What is a polecat?
A polecat is not a cat, or a pole. It is a nocturnal European weasel.
“The Sphynx's hairlessness comes from a mutation in the KRT71 gene, the same gene that causes the Devon Rex's curly coat, just a different version of it.”
Reference: Gandolfi et al., Mammalian Genome (2010)
More facts about cats.
More cat facts
Are Sphynx cats completely hairless?
Sphynx cats aren't totally hairless. Most are covered in a fine peach-fuzz down that makes their skin feel like warm suede.
What colors do Labrador Retrievers come in?
The AKC recognizes only three Labrador Retriever colors: black, yellow, and chocolate. "Fox red" Labs are technically a dark shade of yellow, and "silver" Labs aren't accepted under the breed standard.