[header] How to identify a sphynx cat [title] Look for a sphynx coat. [step] The sphynx is sometimes referred to as the hairless cat. However, this cat's coat can range anywhere from a very short covering of fur to none at all. 
This is caused by a natural genetic mutation. It does have a bit of fine hair around its nose, even when there is no fur anywhere else on the cat's body.