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| Peterbald | |
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 Lilac Peterbald, female | |
| Origin | Russia |
| Domestic cat (Felis catus) | |
The Peterbald is a hairless cat breed of Russian origin. It was created in St. Petersburg in 1994 from an experimental cross of a Don Sphynx and an Oriental Shorthair. They have an Oriental build with a dominant hair-losing gene. The breed was accepted for Championship status in 2009.