The Sphynx (also known as Canadian Hairless) is a rare breed of cat known for its lack of a coat. The contemporary breed of Sphynx (known also as the Canadian Sphynx distinct from the Russian Sphynx breeds - Peterbald Don Sphynx) started in 1966 in Roncesvalles Toronto when a hairless kitten named Prune was born. The kitten was mated with its mother which produced one more naked kitten. Together with a few naked kittens found later it founded the first attempt to create a hairless breed.