Cat breed lifespan
Sphynx lifespan
Reviewed: 2026-09-08 · Model: cat-lifespan-v0.1
Direct answer
Sphynx uses a 6.7-year expected baseline and 5.0 to 10.0-year starting range in cat-lifespan-v0.1, anchored to the VetCompass 2024 breed result.
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A breed baseline is not a prognosis for an individual cat. Current age, body condition, indoor lifestyle, preventive care, and known health information can materially change the educational range.
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Sources and limits
Lifespan numbers on this page are traced to the listed source set or the versioned PetLifeYears model. They are educational planning ranges and do not replace veterinary advice.
- Royal Veterinary College VetCompass: New research from the RVC predicts the future life expectancy for companion cats
- Journal of Feline Medicine and Surgery / PubMed: Life tables of annual life expectancy and mortality for companion cats in the UK
- PMC Open Access: Life tables of annual life expectancy and mortality for companion cats in the UK
- Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine: Cornell Feline Health Center
- AAHA / AAFP: 2021 AAHA/AAFP Feline Life Stage Guidelines