A Don Sphynx cat looks on during the international pets and zoo industry exhibition Pet Expo 2019 in Riga, Latvia March 23, 2019. REUTERS/Ints Kalnins

A Canadian sphinx is seen during the "World Golden Cat" international exhibition in Minsk, Belarus February 4, 2018. REUTERS/Vasily Fedosenko

A Sphynx cat is seen during the Mediterranean Winner 2016 cat show in Rome, Italy, April 3, 2016. REUTERS/Max Rossi

A Sphynx cat is seen during the Mediterranean Winner 2016 cat show in Rome,, Italy, April 3, 2016. REUTERS/Max Rossi

A Sphynx cat is seen during the Mediterranean Winner 2016 cat show in Rome, Italy, April 3, 2016. REUTERS/Max Rossi

A Sphynx cat is seen during the Mediterranean Winner 2016 cat show in Rome, Italy, April 3, 2016. REUTERS/Max Rossi

A Sphynx cat looks on during the Catsburg 2016 International cat show in Moscow, Russia, March 6, 2016. REUTERS/Sergei Karpukhin TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY

A cat sits between the legs of a sphinx sculpture at the Egyption Museum near Tahrir Square in Cairo, Egypt, December 16, 2015. Picture taken December 16, 2015. REUTERS/Mohamed Abd El Ghany

A Canadian Sphynx cat is evaluated during an international feline beauty show in Bucharest March 9, 2014. REUTERS/Bogdan Cristel (ROMANIA - Tags: ANIMALS SOCIETY TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY)

A Canadian Sphynx cat looks on while it is being evaluated during an international feline beauty show in Bucharest March 9, 2014. REUTERS/Bogdan Cristel (ROMANIA - Tags: ANIMALS SOCIETY)

A Sphinx is kissed by its owner during the Sofisticat feline show in Bucharest April 6, 2013. REUTERS/Radu Sigheti (ROMANIA - Tags: ANIMALS SOCIETY)

A child plays with a Sphinx cat during the Sofisticat feline show in Bucharest April 6, 2013. REUTERS/Radu Sigheti (ROMANIA - Tags: ANIMALS SOCIETY)

A Sphinx cat called Fay plays in the arms of jury member Ad de Bruijn of the Netherlands during the Sofisticat feline show in Bucharest April 6, 2013. REUTERS/Radu Sigheti (ROMANIA - Tags: ANIMALS SOCIETY)

A Sphinx cat called Fay is tested by jury member Ad de Bruijn of the Netherlands during the Sofisticat feline show in Bucharest April 6, 2013. REUTERS/Radu Sigheti (ROMANIA - Tags: ANIMALS SOCIETY)

A Canadian Sphynx cat poses for a photographer during an international "Pet Expo" show in Riga March 30, 2013. REUTERS/Ints Kalnins (LATVIA - Tags: ANIMALS SOCIETY)

An exhibitor shows a Sphynx cat during an international cat show in Medellin February 16, 2013. About 18 breeds of cats were part of the show. REUTERS/Albeiro Lopera (COLOMBIA - Tags: ANIMALS SOCIETY)

A woman holds a Sphynx cat during the Athens 21st International Cat Show January 27, 2013. REUTERS/John Kolesidis (GREECE - Tags: SOCIETY ANIMALS)

A Don Sphynx cat takes part in a cat exhibition in the south Russian city of Rostov-on-Don April 1, 2012. Over 500 cats competed competed for cash prizes up to 100,000 roubles ($3,400). REUTERS/Vladimir Konstantinov (RUSSIA - Tags: ANIMALS)

A Don Sphynx cat is seen during a cat exhibition in Bishkek March 18, 2012. About 100 animals from Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan took part in the event, according to organizers. REUTERS/Vladimir Pirogov (KYRGYZSTAN - Tags: ANIMALS SOCIETY)

A woman holds her Sphinx cat during an international cat exhibition held in Holon near Tel Aviv January 14, 2012. REUTERS/Amir Cohen (ISRAEL - Tags: ANIMALS SOCIETY)

Canadian Sphynx cats sit together inside a cage during the Sofisticat International Autumn Cat Show in Bucharest October 1, 2011. REUTERS/Radu Sigheti (ROMANIA - Tags: ANIMALS SOCIETY)

A St.Petersburg Sphinx cat, dressed to participate in a feline autumn fashion show, looks on during the International cat exhibition in Russia's southern city of Rostov-on-Don September 11, 2011. REUTERS/Vladimir Konstantinov (RUSSIA - Tags: ANIMALS SOCIETY)

A Canadian Sphynx cat looks through a screen of a cage during an international cats exhibition in Russia's southern city of Stavropol May 14, 2011. REUTERS/Eduard Korniyenko (RUSSIA - Tags: ANIMALS SOCIETY IMAGES OF THE DAY)

A Canadian Sphynx reacts to patting as she waits for her turn during an international cat show in Bucharest April 17, 2011. REUTERS/Radu Sigheti (ROMANIA - Tags: ANIMALS SOCIETY)

A Canadian Sphynx waits for her turn during an international cat show in Bucharest April 17, 2011. REUTERS/Radu Sigheti (ROMANIA - Tags: ANIMALS SOCIETY)

A Canadian Sphinx cat is held by its owner at the "Catsburg" international cat show in Moscow March 6, 2011. Owners brought over 1000 cats to the show to be judged by international experts, and to have the chance to win a gold and diamond key to "Catsburg". REUTERS/Alexander Natruskin (RUSSIA - Tags: SOCIETY ANIMALS)

A Canadian Sphinx cat watches proceedings at the "Catsburg" international cat show in Moscow March 6, 2011. Owners brought over 1000 cats to the show to be judged by international experts, and to have the chance to win a gold and diamond key to "Catsburg". REUTERS/Alexander Natruskin (RUSSIA - Tags: SOCIETY ANIMALS)

An owner holds her Sphynx cat before an international cat exhibition in Holon near Tel Aviv January 8, 2011. REUTERS/Baz Ratner (ISRAEL - Tags: ANIMALS SOCIETY)

A Sphynx cat is seen in its cage during a regional cat exhibition in Russia's southern city of Stavropol December 19, 2010. REUTERS/Eduard Korniyenko (RUSSIA - Tags: ANIMALS ODDLY)

An owner holds her Sphynx cat that has been prepared for a regional cat exhibition in Russia's southern city of Stavropol December 19, 2010. REUTERS/Eduard Korniyenko (RUSSIA - Tags: ANIMALS ODDLY)

A Sphynx cat named Phoenix, who appears in the film, attends the premiere of the "Cats & Dogs, The Revenge of Kitty Galore" in Los Angeles July 25, 2010. REUTERS/Phil McCarten (UNITED STATES - Tags: ENTERTAINMENT ANIMALS)

A Sphynx cat waits to be judged at a feline beauty contest during the Sofisticat Feline Association's Spring Show 2010 in Bucharest April 25, 2010. REUTERS/Bogdan Cristel (ROMANIA - Tags: ANIMALS SOCIETY)

A Sphynx cat with its awards seen behind it, rests during the International Cat Show in Minsk March 27, 2010. REUTERS/Vasily Fedosenko (BELARUS - Tags: ANIMALS)

A Don Sphynx cat sits during an international cat show in Bishkek March 20, 2010. REUTERS/Vladimir Pirogov (KYRGYZSTAN - Tags: SOCIETY)

A cat is seen during an international cat exhibition in Ljubljana February 14, 2010 . Some 500 cats were judged during the exhibition which featured cats from ten European countries. REUTERS/Srdjan Zivulovic (SLOVENIA - Tags: SOCIETY ANIMALS)

A woman holds a Don Sphinx cat during an international cat show in Moshav Bet Hefer near Netanya December 25, 2009. The annual event organised by the World Cat Federation (WCF) featured about 250 breeds of cats. REUTERS/Amir Cohen (ISRAEL - Tags: ANIMALS)

A Canadian Sphynx cat sits during an international cat show in Moshav Bet Hefer near Netanya December 25, 2009. The annual event organised by the World Cat Federation (WCF) featured about 250 breeds of cats. REUTERS/Amir Cohen (ISRAEL - Tags: ANIMALS SOCIETY)

A Sphynx cat dressed in a coat is held by a model during the 8th International Cats Exhibition in Moscow December 5, 2009. REUTERS/Alexander Natruskin (RUSSIA SOCIETY ANIMALS)

A Sphynx cat dressed in a coat is held by a model during the 8th International Cats Exhibition in Moscow December 5, 2009. REUTERS/Alexander Natruskin (RUSSIA ANIMALS IMAGES OF THE DAY)

A visitor at the "Meet the Breeds" exhibition pets a Sphynx cat in New York October 17, 2009. The exhibition featured about 200 breeds of dogs and cats. REUTERS/Natalie Behring (UNITED STATES ANIMALS)

Hale Bop, a hairless Sphynx cat, is dressed in a green costume at the "Meet the Breeds" exhibition in New York October 17, 2009. The exhibition featured about 200 breeds of dogs and cats. REUTERS/Natalie Behring (UNITED STATES ANIMALS IMAGES OF THE DAY)

A cat wears an attire by a designer during the Pets Fashion Week Russia in Moscow, May 31, 2009. REUTERS/Alexander Natruskin (RUSSIA SOCIETY ANIMALS)

A cat wears an attire by a designer during the Pets Fashion Week Russia in Moscow, May 31, 2009. REUTERS/Alexander Natruskin (RUSSIA SOCIETY ANIMALS)

A cat wears an attire by a designer during the Pets Fashion Week Russia in Moscow, May 31, 2009. REUTERS/Alexander Natruskin (RUSSIA SOCIETY ANIMALS IMAGES OF THE DAY)

A Canadian Sphynx cat sits during an event at the Pets Fashion Week Russia in Moscow, May 30, 2009. REUTERS/Alexander Natruskin (RUSSIA ANIMALS SOCIETY IMAGES OF THE DAY)

A Sphynx cat is seen during the International Cat Show in Minsk April 11, 2009. REUTERS/Vasily Fedosenko (BELARUS ANIMALS SOCIETY)

Baldwin, a Sphynx cat in a tuxedo, watches the crowd at the CFA-Iams Cat Championship in New York, October 18, 2008. The cat show runs through the weekend at Madison Square Garden and includes show cats, trained cats and rescued cats looking for a good home. REUTERS/Chip East (UNITED STATES)

A Sphynx cat is presented to the judges during an international feline beauty contest in Bucharest September 28, 2008. REUTERS/Bogdan Cristel (ROMANIA)

A Sphinx cat is presented during an international feline beauty contest in Bucharest April 12, 2008. Cat breeders from Romania, Bulgaria, Moldova, Ukraine and Serbia gathered in Bucharest for the Cat Spring Show 2008. REUTERS/Bogdan Cristel (ROMANIA)

A woman holds a Canadian Sphinx during a cat exhibition in the Kyrgyz captial Bishkek March 30, 2008. Cat lovers from Kyrgyzstan, Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan took part in the exhibition. REUTERS/Vladimir Pirogov (KYRGYZSTAN)

A woman holds a Canadian Sphinx during a cat exhibition in the Kyrgyz capital Bishkek March 30, 2008. Cat lovers from Kyrgyzstan, Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan took part in the exhibition. REUTERS/Vladimir Pirogov (KYRGYZSTAN)

An owner holds his Sphinx before judging during the International Cat Championships in Budapest February 3, 2008.
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Disco Nofurno, a Sphynx cat, is seen during a media preview for The Cat Fanciers' Association 5th Annual CFA-Iams Cat Championship in New York October 10, 2007. REUTERS/Shannon Stapleton (UNITED STATES)

Billy Idol, a Sphynx cat, sits with his owner during a media preview for The Cat Fanciers' Association 5th Annual CFA-Iams Cat Championship in New York October 10, 2007. REUTERS/Shannon Stapleton (UNITED STATES)

A Don Sphinx cat wears a blue hat during the international "Pet Expo" show in Riga September 23, 2007. REUTERS/Ints Kalnins(LATVIA) BEST QUALITY AVAILABLE

A Canadian Sphinx cat is seen during international "Pet Expo" show in Riga September 23, 2007. REUTERS/Ints Kalnins(LATVIA)

A Don Sphinx cat wears a blue hat during the international "Pet Expo" show in Riga September 23, 2007. REUTERS/Ints Kalnins(LATVIA) Also see image: GF2DWSYYPGAA

A Don Sphinx cat wears a blue hat during the international "Pet Expo" show in Riga September 23, 2007. REUTERS/Ints Kalnins(LATVIA)

A woman holds a Sphynx cat during a local cat show in Almaty September 9, 2007. REUTERS/Shamil Zhumatov (KAZAKHSTAN)