Ragdoll - An Overview
The Sphynx's distinct hairlessness is mainly as a result of a mutation in the KRT71 gene, which also has an effect on other breeds, like the Devon Rex and Selkirk Rex, albeit with distinctive results. This gene is responsible for the keratinization on the hair follicle. Within the Sphynx, the mutation, often called "hr", results in a whole lack of