The hairless Elf cat is not entirely hairless! If you're familiar with hairless cats, they don't have fur, but they do have a very fine covering of down. This makes them feel as though they've got a fine covering of chamois.  This 'chamois' is nearly invisible to the eye so that the cats appear as though they have no fur.  Soft and warm to the touch, the Elf is a surprisingly sturdy cat that likes to be handled. The ears are curled, which gives the cat its Elfin appearance, and the eyes are open, large, and intelligent.