Fascination About Abyssinian
The Sphynx's unique hairlessness is mainly as a consequence of a mutation in the KRT71 gene, which also affects other breeds, such as the Devon Rex and Selkirk Rex, albeit with distinct results. This gene is responsible for the keratinization of the hair follicle. Inside the Sphynx, the mutation, referred to as "hr", leads to a whole loss of purpos