Buyer question
Is a Peterbald good for beginners?
It can be: our Animal Library rates the Peterbald 3 out of 5 for beginners (friendly but high-care).
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.
- Temperament
- Social, vocal, loving
- Best fit
- Homes with company
- Energy
- 4 out of 5 (Active and acrobatic)
- Grooming load
- 3 out of 5 (Skin care, bathing)
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.