British Shorthair - An Overview
The Sphynx's distinct hairlessness is primarily as a consequence of a mutation from the KRT71 gene, which also has an effect on other breeds, including the Devon Rex and Selkirk Rex, albeit with distinct outcomes. This gene is accountable for the keratinization from the hair follicle. In the Sphynx, the mutation, called "hr", results in a whole lac