Bambino: a description of cats and cats, care and feeding

Bambino cats went around in their exotic all known purrs. This is a unique breed that combines two rare genes - it is devoid of hair and at the same time has short legs. It is interesting that it was derived quite recently - in 2005 - that is why many people do not even know about its existence. Meanwhile, Bambino has already appeared a lot of fans who want to acquire such unusual and at the same time very good creatures. We will tell you more about these exotic mustaches and understand the rules for keeping them at home.

This breed appeared in 2005. An American family from Arkansas bought a naked kitten with short legs of unknown origin. For a small height they decided to call him Bambino - then his owners did not even suspect that this name would become a name for a separate breed. When, over time, the animal remained short-footed, it became obvious that its genetic type has unusual features. It turned out that he is the carrier of sphynx and munchkin genes.

In 2006, the first kittens of mixed genotype were born, and then the International Cat Association decided to give the new breed the status of an experimental one. Until now, the breed has not received official recognition, and in Germany it is not allowed to breed such cats at all. All due to the fact that interbreeding is considered unsafe for animals and condemned by many social activists. Nevertheless, the breed liked many cat lovers. Enthusiasts decided to engage in the selection of such cats under the control of geneticists.

Note that the bambino can be called a kitten, received not earlier than the third generation after mating of the Canadian sphinx and munchkin. By the way, in America, also due to public outrage, the official breeding of such cats has stopped. Minskin is the American equivalent of bambino.

Appearance of bambino is called not just exotic, but alien - these cats have such an unusual appearance. Because of their long strong body, they resemble a dachshund to someone. Their back has a rounded shape, and the belly protrudes a bit like a balloon. The weight of babies is small - usually adult cats have a body weight of 2 to 5 kg. Few noticed that only the lower parts of the legs were shortened in the bambino, the upper ones usually look normal. Here are other features of this unique breed:

• oblong and thin tail;
• a small head resembling a wedge, with angular cheekbones and a rather massive chin;
• straight nose;
• short forehead with folds like a sphinx;
• ears wide at the base;
• Bambino's slanting eyes can have different colors that match one or another color.

Up to a year, the bambino has numerous folds all over the body, which are then smoothed out. In rare animals the skin is covered with wool, more like a colorless down. The skin color of these purrs is allowed any that can be in cats: monophonic, striped, spotted. By six months of age, the kitten becomes fully socialized, however, his moral maturity is still ongoing, and talking about the formation of the personality of the animal is possible only after reaching the three-year milestone.

Unusual can be called not only the appearance of the bambino, but also their character. For all their playfulness, they are completely devoid of craving for hunting, these are kind animals that can get along with other pets and affectionate with their owners.If parrots, canaries or even rodents live in the house, a cat of this breed will not offend its little comrades, but, on the contrary, will be able to make friends with them.

They are smart enough and able to put in the tray not only the need - they run up to it, even when they are sick. Do not forget that the toilet tray for these cats should not have too high sides to make it comfortable to climb on short legs. In addition, their small height does not allow to climb too high, and therefore reduces the risk of falls from a height.

No matter how warm the relationship of these animals with all the household, they tend to choose the main "individual" among the people inhabiting the apartment, and follow their leader on the heels. True, the focus on humans is not as high as that of sphinxes. Bambino do not like loneliness and feel lost when everyone leaves on business, these cats are eternal children who love attention, caress and toys. With their low growth, they are still very active.

Sometimes these alien cats for a long time study objects or toys that are absolutely not interesting for other cats. They also have the briskness and are able to hide in unexpected places where their brothers usually do not climb. Hide sawdust, pen caps and other small items so that the kid does not accidentally eat them.

Even if you live outside the city and have a plot near the house, you should not let the cat walk alone. He is so friendly that he may suffer from other living creatures, because he simply does not expect to meet aggression - it is better to buy a leash for him.

Like sphinxes, bambino need regular bathing. As with any bald cats, their skin glands secrete a special secret that must be flushed from the body. To do this, get shampoo for hairless cats or baby shampoo. Sometimes you can replace bathing with a wipe. As pollution is cleared, the ears of cats are cleared, and it is advisable to wipe the eyes every day with ordinary tea leaves or cat lotion.

Many bambino like to swim, especially if they have been accustomed to this since childhood. They willingly take a bath when the water temperature has comfortable indicators - not hot and not cold. So that the animal does not slip, you can put a rubber mat in the bath, and then your purr will feel more comfortable. Ideally, the water temperature should be +25 degrees.

You need to brush your teeth once or twice a month with a brush and paste. However, specially selected power can cope with this function. If the cat sharpens its claws in the right places, then it is not necessary to cut them, but if it spoils the furniture, then trim them once a month.

Among the adverse factors for bambino and the cold, and other animals, the aggression of which he can hardly answer.

These animals do not have the strongest digestive system, and therefore need a balanced diet. Plus, the bambino is that they have an accelerated metabolism, so they do not freeze even without wool, but the minus is in a weak spine, with which it will be difficult for the cat to carry extra weight. That is why it is important not to overdo it with calories when feeding these purrs.

Taking a kitten, you must first feed him the same way as in his former home, so that he adapts faster. After a few weeks, the cat's menu can be changed, and by three months it should already be transferred to super-premium or holistic feed.If you do not trust the fodder of industrial production, you can make it a diet of natural products, which you are sure of.

Usually the main dish of the natural diet of bambino is meat - beef or poultry. It is given raw or scalded. Well, if the cat gets used to eating meat with vegetables, for this rub with a grater carrots or zucchini. Kambi can be given bambino, but they should be no more than 20% of the diet. Dairy products will be useful too - not too fat cottage cheese or kefir, it is also good to give eggs, quail or chicken once a week.

Bambino should not be fed the following products:

• river fish;
• smoked meats, pickles and fried foods;
• pork, sweets;
• milk;
• legumes.

An interesting fact is that these dwarf cats do not perceive the sweet taste. Because of this, they may eat cake or other pastries with a seeming appetite. But this food is very harmful for them, and you cannot give it bambino. From overeating sweets, the animal can be very poisonous or even die. Also, experts do not advise to combine "naturalka" and dry food - because of this, the animal may have problems with the chair, because digestion cannot tune in to such different types of food at the same time.

These can be products from Pro Plan, Royal Canin, Hills Science, Acana, Natural & Delicious and others. These foods do not cause allergies, contain fatty acids and proteins, do not irritate the gastrointestinal tract of these exotic animals. They lack substances for the growth of wool that are completely unnecessary for naked cats. Feed rates take those on the package.

Many countries impose a ban on hybrid breeding, so the breed has not yet become as widespread as others. However, in Russia such bans do not apply.

During breeding work on improving the breed, Devon Rex and Burmese cats were added to the Canadian sphinxes and Munchkins. Since the Bambino breed is young, scientists still find it difficult to identify any genetic defects that would be characteristic of these babies. Very often, hybrid animals get some mutations, but for now the statistics show that representatives of this young breed easily overcome the 10-year threshold; there are those who have reached and older.

You can buy such an exotic cat in the nursery - by the announcement you can hardly find a real bambino. In Russia, there are several nurseries that offer such kids. These are Royal Cat, Lunabella, Baby Moon, Grand Oray and some others.

In the nursery you are guaranteed that the cat received all the necessary vaccinations, grew up in comfortable conditions under the supervision of caring breeders, and, of course, got used to people and is not aggressive with them. After all, even the most friendly breed that grew up in an inappropriate environment can become embittered. When buying an animal, you should get its pedigree, see the baby's parents. The owner of the nursery will always instruct the buyer about the characteristics of the breed: how to feed the bambino, how to care for it, and what are the characteristics of the nature of a particular baby. .

Usually the cost of Bambino kittens is not small and comes to 70 thousand rubles, but in some nurseries you can find a higher price tag - up to 350 thousand rubles. This breed was bred not so long ago, so the price can change rapidly.As a rule, there is a tendency to decrease, as less rare cats and are cheaper.

When your new family member arrives at the house, comfortable conditions should be created there. Keep the air temperature in the range of +22 to +27 degrees. If now you have a cooler apartment, then give the cat a blouse - these are rare animals that have nothing against clothes. Stock up on clothes from the pet store or tie things for your baby yourself.

Anyone who is interested in buying a bambino cat should be prepared for significant expenses. By themselves, these mustaches are not cheap, and how much money will be spent on proper nutrition for these exotic animals! In addition, the transportation of kittens from large cities to more remote regions of the country is costly. It is not easy to find breeders who offer you real bambinos, some prefer to buy kittens exclusively abroad.

And yet, if you want to acquire just such a cat, which, apart from its unusual appearance, is distinguished by a gentle and childishly sweet character, you must make your dream come true. You will certainly get in the face of a bambino cat a loyal friend who will be friendly to all family members and animals that have settled with you before.

Video about cats breed Bambino see below.