Buyer question
How long does a Peterbald live?
Our Animal Library gives the Peterbald a lifespan of 12–15 years.
Source: the Peterbald page in the Everybarn Animal Library. Peterbald in the Animal Library
The detail
A slender, Oriental-type cat from St. Petersburg, bred in the 1990s from a Donskoy and an Oriental Shorthair. Coats range from fully hairless to a short brush, and the temperament is social, chatty and loving.
- Origin
- St. Petersburg, Russia, 1994
- Best fit
- Homes with company
- Temperament
- Social, vocal, loving
What to weigh
Hairless and thin-coated cats need warmth, sun protection and regular bathing. Coat can change through the first two years, so the adult look is not guaranteed.