In 1966 a domestic cat gave birth to a hairless kitten in Toronto, Canada.  It was discovered to be a natural mutation and the Sphynx cat, as we know it today, came into existence.  This cat and a few other naturally hairless cats have been found worldwide.  These have magically been produced by Mother Nature and are the foundation for this unusual breed.  This is a very robust breed with a few health or genetic problems.  The Sphynx is not always totally hairless; there can be a fine down on the body, which makes the cat feel like a warm peach.  Some light hair is often present on the nose, tail and toes. The texture of the Sphynx skin has been compared to a suede covered hot water bottle or a heated chamois.  All colors and patterns are possible and may be presented at any stage of maturity.

     This is a substantial cat, medium sized and strong, with adult males being larger than adult females.  Sphynx have sturdy boning and good muscle development and should have a bit of a belly as if they just finished dinner.  They have an open-eyed, intelligent face and a friendly expression.  The Sphynx are extremely inquisitive and love to be the center of attention.  They perform silly antics for your entertainment and are sometimes downright clumsy, on purpose it seems.  They prefer human attention but enjoy the company of dogs and other cats.  They have an abundance of energy and mischief and are always with you, on you or showing off for you.  "Love mooch" is the perfect term for these amazing cats. 

     Because of the lack of hair that would normally absorb body oils, the Sphynx needs periodic bathing and ear cleaning.  This is not a difficult task with a cat that has been acclimated from kitten hood with bathing and grooming proper for the Sphynx.  Some people who suffer from cat allergies can tolerate living with Sphynx cats.  However, depending on the type and severity of the individual's allergic reactions, there are still people who cannot live with this breed.  The Sphynx is rare and most breeders have a waiting list for their kittens. 

** This information was taken from www.cfainc.org

     Doberman Pinschers are among the most common of pet breeds, and the breed is well known as an intelligent, alert, and loyal companion dog.  Careful breeding has improved the disposition of this breed, and the modern Doberman Pinscher is an energetic and lively breed ideally suited for companionship and family life. 

     Doberman Pinschers typically have a deep, broad chest, and a powerful, compact, and square muscular body of medium size.  However, in recent years some breeders have primarily bred, shown, and sold a slimmer or more sleek-looking Doberman Pinscher.  This has become a popular body type among many owners, especially those who show their Doberman Pinschers competitively.  The traditional body type is still more desirable to many casual owners and to those who want the dog for protection.  Two different color genes exist in the Doberman, one for black and one for color dilution, which provides for four different color phenotypes:  black, red, blue, and fawn. 

In 1976, a "white" Doberman Pinscher bitch was whelped, and was subsequently bred to her son, who was also bred to his litter sisters.  This tight inbreeding continued for some time to allow the breeders to "fix" the mutation, which has been widely marketed (beware of breeders selling their white Dobermans as "special" or "unique" for ridiculous prices).  Doberman Pinschers fo the color possess a mutation, which is called Agouti signalling peptide (also known as the "chinchilla" gene) which leave the coat and eye color pale, regardless of the genotypes of either of the two color genes.  This gene is also shared with white tigers and white lions.  Though soem potential Doberman Pinscher owners find the color attractive, white Doberman Pinschers face increased risk of sun exposure due to ale fur and abnormal development of the retina.  They are also not a correct representation of the breed, with many having unpredictable temperaments, and serious behavioral
problems.

     The Doberman Pinscher's natural tail is fairly long; the short tail is the result of docking, a procedure in which the majority of the tail is surgically removed within days of the dog's birth.  Today, docking is illegal in many countries, but not in North America, France, Russia, Japan, and a number of other countries with large Doberman populations.  One argument for docking the Doberman's tail is that while the dog itself is large and strong, its long delicate tail is easily injured; many working breeds thsu have traditionally had the tail docked off in puppy hood as a preventative measure.  It is also thought that docking completes the sleek look that Louis Doberman has originally envisioned for this dog.
Doberman Pinschers will often have their ears cropped, as do many other breeds, a procedure that is functionally related to breed type for both the traditional guard duty and effective sound localization.  Like tail docking, ear cropping is illegal in some countries, and in these Doberman Pinschers have natural ears. 

     Doberman Pinschers are, in general, gentle, loyal, loving, and intelligent dogs.  Although there is a variation in temperament, a typical Doberman attacks only if it has been mistreated or believes that it or its family are in danger.  The Doberman Pinscher is less frequently involved in attacks on humans resulting in fatalities than several other dog breeds such as pit bull type dogs, German Shepherd Dogs, Rottweilers, and Alaskan Malamutes.

     An average, healthy Doberman Pinscher is expected to live about 10-14 years.  Common health problems are dilated cardiomyopathy, cervical vertebral instability, von Willebrand's disease (a bleeding disorder for which there is genetic testing). 

**Taken from www.wikipedia.org