Buyer question
Is a Donskoy good for beginners?
It can be: our Animal Library rates the Donskoy 3 out of 5 for beginners (friendly but high-care).
Source: the Donskoy page in the Everybarn Animal Library. Donskoy in the Animal Library
The detail
A hairless breed from Rostov-on-Don, Russia, from a dominant mutation found in 1987, unrelated to the Sphynx gene. Donskoys are affectionate, social and warm to the touch, and some kittens lose their coat gradually.
- Temperament
- Affectionate, social, gentle
- Best fit
- Homes with company
- Energy
- 3 out of 5 (Playful and curious)
- Grooming load
- 4 out of 5 (Bathing and skin care)
What to weigh
Bare skin needs regular bathing, sun protection and warmth. The breed is rare outside Russia and Europe, and its long-term health data is limited.