Are Elf cats real?

The elf cat was successfully developed by crossing the sphynx
sphynx
The Sphynx cat (pronounced SFINGKS, /ˈsfɪŋks/) also known as the Canadian Sphynx, is a breed of cat known for its lack of fur. Hairlessness in cats is a naturally occurring genetic mutation, and the Sphynx was developed through selective breeding of these animals, starting in the 1960s.
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and American curl, yielding a hairless cat with curled ears
. Although the elf cat has been around for less than 20 years, it has made its mark in cat shows run by TICA (The International Cat Association).
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How much does an elf cat cost?

The price range for Elf cats is $2000-$2500 with an average of $2250. They are known as lap cats and love receiving affection. Elf cats can get along with other animals like dogs.
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How big do elf cats get?

The elf cat is a medium-sized cat that weighs between 3.5 and 7 kg and has a height at the withers of about 30 cm. Their physical appearance is characterized by the absence of hair and their large, bent-backward ears.
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Are elf cats rare?

But, the elf cat is set apart by its curled ears. Are elf cats rare? Elf cats are a very new breed and, as a result, are quite rare. The only reliable way to find one of your own is through an elf cat breeder.
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Can we touch Elf Pets?

Can I touch my Elf Pets®? Yes! Elf Pets® love to be cuddled and hugged! They also love when their families play with them and include them in fun activities.
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Do Elf Pets stay with you all year?

These fuzzy, friendly pals, the Elf Pets® Reindeer, Saint Bernard and Arctic Fox, are able to live with their families all year! They help Santa complete important Christmas duties such as flying his sleigh around the world, and they need your help!
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Do Elf Pets leave every night?

Do Elf Pets move every night? Since children are encouraged to love and cuddle with Elf Pets, they don't need to move on their own as the children will move them. So, no, they don't move every night.
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Do Elf Pets come alive at night?

Do Elf Pets move every night? Elf Pets move at night with you! They go wherever you take them and love to just be near you.
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Where do I hide elf in my house?

Here are 25 places to hide your Elf on the Shelf:
  1. Above the stockings. Difficulty level: EASY. ...
  2. Inside the holiday wreath. Difficulty level: MEDIUM. ...
  3. Inside the family photo area. ...
  4. Tucked in the kids' toys. ...
  5. Poppin' out of a Rice Krispie cereal box. ...
  6. Scaling the wall with bows. ...
  7. Scaling the tree. ...
  8. On the coffee table display.
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How do you get a elf pet?

Celebrate the adoption of your Scout Elf and Elf Pets® by joining the North Pole Registry! Once you officially register a name with the North Pole, you'll receive a free adoption certificate for your North Pole pal as well as a letter from Santa.
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Can you touch elf babies?

The only rule for children is that they can't touch their elf or else the magic might disappear. Elf babies aren't an official toy from the Elf on the Shelf store, though many are dressed in the red outfits that match the signature elf.
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What happens if your elf stops moving?

If your elf didn't move, they may be trying to communicate an important message to you! If your elf is accidentally touched, they may have just enough energy to get to the North Pole but not enough magic to create a whole new scene in your home.
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Do parents move the elf at night?

Each morning, the elf chooses a new vantage point from which to keep an eye on the kids. The night before Christmas, the elf flies off one last time to spend the year with Santa until reappearing next season. Every night, a parent hides the elf in a new place.
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How do Elf Pets get their magic?

Elf Pets® Reindeer

When children adopt a reindeer to love, hug and cuddle, this activates the magic stored in their charm. On Christmas Eve, the Christmas magic swirls, and the reindeer grow to full size to help pull Santa's sleigh.
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What is the oldest age for an elf?

Age: Although elves reach physical maturity at about the same age as Humans, the elven understanding of Adulthood goes beyond physical growth to encompass worldly experience. An elf typically claims Adulthood and an adult name around the age of 100 and can live to be 750 years old.
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Can Elf Pets lose magic?

If you accidentally touch your elf, they could lose their magic and be unable to fly to the North Pole. Luckily, Santa's thought of everything, so restoring the magic is simple.
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Can cats touch Elf on the Shelf?

Elfie and Santa understand that cats and dogs have a mind of their own, so if your pup accidentally decides to play with Elfie, don't worry, just rely on your handy-dandy tongs to separate your pet and the elf. Remember: Humans can't touch, pets can if it's an accident.
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What happens if the ELF touches you?

Per official Elf on the Shelf lore, a touched Scout Elf loses their magic. Learning this fact could leave your kids spiraling down an endless rabbit hole of unwanted outcomes — ending up on the naughty list and Christmas being cancelled being their chief concerns, according to my own kids.
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Can you touch your elf after Christmas?

Santa advises that no family member touch their Elf on the Shelf, but he does describe a few rare instances when an adult may use tongs or potholders to help an elf in an urgent situation.
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Why did my elf not move last night?

Elves need to wait until everyone is asleep before they can move around. If there was too much activity around the house last night, perhaps your elf only had time to get to the North Pole and back, but not enough time to find a new position. Make sure you get to bed early tonight to help them out!
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What night does the elf leave?

According to The Elf on the Shelf: A Christmas Tradition, the night before Christmas, an elf's job comes to an end. On December 24, most Scout Elves say farewell to their families and fly back to the North Pole following Santa's sleigh. This way, they can help him begin preparing for the year ahead.
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What happens if your elf dies?

When elves die, their spirits travel to the Halls, where they rest for a time as disembodied shades. Most of them are then returned to corporeal form and rejoin all the other elves living in Valinor.
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Are parents allowed to move Elf on the Shelf?

The Elf Must Not Be Touched

Considered the most important rule, the Scout Elf must never be touched (of course, apart from when the parents move them around) as that will cause them to lose their magical powers. In some cases, they could also disappear when touched, such as when a dog might get a hold of them.
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Is Santa real or is it your parents?

Santa is real in the sense that he was an actual person. Otherwise known as Saint Nicholas, his story goes all the way back to the 3rd century. He was a monk who was born in 280 A.D. in modern-day Turkey. As an only child, he was given great affection by his parents.
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What to do if your kid finds the elf?

Be honest with your child.

Tell him/her that the Elf on the Shelf is something parents do to make the Christmas season a little more fun for kids, and you are sorry he/she is so smart to have figured it out too soon but Santa (or you) will be proud of him/her for letting siblings/friends continue believing in the elf.
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