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The Sphynx's distinct hairlessness is generally resulting from a mutation within the KRT71 gene, which also has an effect on other breeds, including the Devon Rex and Selkirk Rex, albeit with different results. This gene is liable for the keratinization in the hair follicle. Inside the Sphynx, the mutation, referred to as "hr", leads to a complete