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# The Peterbald: temperament, price, health, and breeders
Russia
A hairless, elegant cat that is very attached to its human.
Size MediumLife expectancy 10–15 yearsBudget ≈ €65/monthKitten €700 – €1,300
[Find a breeder 3](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-peterbald) [ Compare with other breeds](https://www.pedibase.com/en/compare-cat-breeds?races=peterbald)
The right choice?
## Is this breed right for you?
[Which cat is right for you?](https://www.pedibase.com/en/choose-your-cat)
Families and children Excellent
Daily exercise needs Very high
Apartment living Very good
First-time owners Fair
Other pets Very good
Tolerance of being alone Limited
Vocalization Talkative
Strengths and weaknesses
- Very affectionate: The Peterbald forms a close bond with its human and readily seeks daily contact.
- Sociable: It generally lives well with children and other animals when it is well socialized.
- Lively and playful: Its active temperament makes it a stimulating companion for present and dynamic households.
- Doesn't tolerate solitude well: This cat needs company and may struggle with absences that are too long or repeated.
- Regular skin care: Its lack of a true coat requires more frequent skin care than one might imagine.
- Very vocal: Its talkative nature may not suit people looking for a discreet cat.
Who is it for?
Ideal for
- Households often at home: The Peterbald thrives with people who are available to interact with him often.
- Fans of demonstrative cats: It is well suited to those who appreciate a clingy, communicative cat that is close to humans.
- Active families: Its energy and sociability make it a good companion in a lively and enriching daily life.
Not recommended for
- People often away: Long days alone may cause frustration, boredom, and distress in him.
- Households not very invested in care: His skin requires regular attention and good management of the thermal environment.
- Fans of very independent cats: His need for interaction and his constant closeness do not match this expectation.
Meet the breed
## What does it look like?
1,75 mHuman
33 cmPeterbald
- Height at the withers
- 30–35 cm
- Weight
- 2–4 kg
- Coat
- Hairless, very short
- Origin
- Russia
- Grooming
- High-maintenance coat
## Photos and videos
See the Peterbald in photos and videos: coat colors, size, and distinctive expressions.
Origins
## Where does it come from?
The Peterbald is a recent feline breed that appeared in Russia in 1994. It comes from an initial cross between a Donskoy and an Oriental, carried out by the breeder Olga S. Mironova to bring together Oriental elegance and the distinctive skin of the Donskoy. Subsequently, crosses with the Donskoy became rarer in favor of matings with Siamese and Orientals, and a first standard was drafted in Russia in 1996.
Appearance
## What does it look like?
The Peterbald is an Oriental-type cat, long-limbed, athletic and elegant, with fine but firm musculature. Its head is long and triangular, its eyes are almond-shaped and its ears are large, wide at the base and well spaced. Its tail is long and there are several coat varieties, from the hairless cat to the subject covered with very short hair, even brush, with short, curly and harder hair.
Temperament
## Temperament and personality
The Peterbald is an expressive cat, very close to its human, lively, extroverted and often talkative. It constantly seeks attention and affection, tolerates solitude poorly and likes to follow its owner throughout the house. It generally gets along well with children, other cats and other animals when it is properly socialized.
Affectionate Playful Intelligent Sociable
Living together
## Living with children and other pets
Very active on a daily basis, the Peterbald needs regular interactions, games and an enriched environment. It can live in an apartment if it is well arranged with perches, scratching posts and a cat tree, but it also appreciates space to burn off energy. Its strong need for presence makes it a companion better suited to available households than to prolonged absences.
Training
## Training and socialization
The education of the Peterbald is based on consistency, enrichment and positive reinforcement. This intelligent cat quickly learns household routines, accepts care better when it is accustomed to it early and responds well to short, playful sessions. It is important to offer it daily interactions to channel its energy and prevent boredom.
Budget
## Price and budget for the Peterbald
The Peterbald remains a rare breed, which explains a purchase price that is often high compared to more widespread cats. The price mainly depends on the seriousness of the breeding, the lineage, compliance with the standard, and the health guarantees provided.
[See cost breakdown](https://www.pedibase.com/en/cat-breed/peterbald/price)
Health
## Health at a glance
The Peterbald is generally a robust cat, but its lack of fur or very reduced coat requires particular vigilance for the skin and thermoregulation. It rarely gets sick when it is well monitored, but it is advisable to maintain the usual preventive care for cats and to watch for sensitivities specific to hairless breeds.
[Prevention and things to watch for](https://www.pedibase.com/en/cat-breed/peterbald/health)
Nutrition
## Feeding your pet well
The Peterbald’s diet must cover the needs of an active cat while avoiding overfeeding. A complete, high-quality food, suited to its age, activity level and body condition, forms the basis of its nutritional balance.
[Our feeding advice](https://www.pedibase.com/en/cat-breed/peterbald/food)
Did you know?
## Fun facts and popularity
The name Peterbald refers to Saint Petersburg, cradle of the breed, and to the English word bald which means hairless. Despite its image as a naked cat, the breed includes several skin and coat textures, from the completely naked subject to the subject covered with a very short down or a brush coat. The standard often favors the velour variety.
FAQ
## Frequently asked questions about the Peterbald
Answers to common questions from future owners before their new companion arrives.
### Is the Peterbald really hairless?
Not always. The breed includes completely hairless individuals, cats with a very short velour-type down, and brush individuals with short hair, harder and sometimes curly.
### Can the Peterbald live in an apartment?
Yes, provided that the apartment is well enriched and that the cat benefits from interactions, games, and daily presence. It copes poorly with boredom and prolonged solitude.
### Is the Peterbald suitable as a first cat?
Not ideally. Its need for presence, its marked vocalization, and the particular maintenance of its skin require a home that is available and ready to follow a care routine.
## Find a Peterbald breeder
The areas where Pedibase lists the most Peterbald breeders, along with their litters and typical prices.
### Peterbald breeders by country
[7 breeders of Peterbald in Germany](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-peterbald/germany) [3 breeders of Peterbald in Austria](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-peterbald/austria) [3 breeders of Peterbald in France](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-peterbald) [2 breeders of Peterbald in Denmark](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-peterbald/denmark) [1 breeder of Peterbald in Switzerland](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-peterbald/switzerland)
[All breeders of Peterbald in France](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-peterbald)
## Ready to welcome a Peterbald?
Find a registered, verified breeder near you and meet your future companion with confidence.
[View breeders](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-peterbald)
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