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The biggest domestic cats in the world

The biggest domestic cats in the world

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  1. Features
  2. Popular breeds
  3. Guinness World Records
  4. How to choose?
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Cats - the embodiment of grace and independence. Voluntary beauties delight people with their gentleness, hiding the deadly claws. About 10 thousand years the cat accompanies the person, being his companion and the defender from rodents and any evil spirits. Over the centuries, approximately 200 breeds of domestic cat have been bred, among which are miniature creatures weighing up to 1.5 kg and real giants whose weight reaches 13 kg and more.

Features

All cats are part of the cat family, which is divided into subfamilies large and small. Big cats include such famous predators as:

  • lions;
  • tigers;
  • leopards;
  • jaguars;
  • Snow leopards.

All other types of cats, as well as cheetahs, cougars, caracals, servals and lynx are included in the suborder small.

The house purr is a subspecies of a forest cat from a suborder of small cats. Domestic cats do not differ in large size. On average, the weight of an adult cat ranges from 3 to 6 kg, and the length of the body with a tail is about 90 cm. Cats have the most developed sense organs, compared to most animals. The developed hearing, sight, smell, tenacious claws and the jaw structure, ideal for a predator, were made of a small cute animal as an excellent hunter.

Despite the fact that the cat prefers to hunt alone, she knows how to communicate with other individuals, using sounds, body movements and pheromones. The range of sounds produced by the cat is very wide, and the animal uses them to express emotions, often accompanying the “conversation” with movements of the tail, paws or head.

Like humans, some cats are particularly talkative, while others rarely hear.

A cat over the long centuries of living next to a man did not become completely dependent on him, retaining the ability to survive independently. But at the same time, she is an ideal companion, soft and gentle. It is believed that the cat is able to determine the sore spot of the owner and heal, lying on it or being located next to the source of pain. Stroking the silky hair of an animal relieves nervous irritation and has a calming effect on the psyche.

The small size of the animal can keep it even in small apartments, but in recent years the fashion for cats of large sizes is gaining momentum. Increasingly, cat lovers are turning their attention to breeds that can be compared to a medium sized dog.

Such a pussy looks impressive, reminding some wild fellows not only in appearance, but also in character.

Popular breeds

In the process of long-term breeding, about 13 breeds were bred, large cats of which reach significant sizes. Topping the list of cat giants living next to a man is a savannah cat.

Savannah

Savannah is an exotic beauty, obtained by crossing a domestic cat and a resident of the African continent Serval. The breed was bred in America in the early 80s of the last century, when breeders set themselves the task of getting an animal of the original wild color, but with a soft character.

The basis of the breed was wild serval and such types of domestic cats as:

  • Egyptian Mau;
  • Shorthair Oriental;
  • Ocicat;
  • Bengali

The very first savannah kittens were born in the spring of 1986, and after a while the breed standards were developed. Officially, savanna was added to the list of breeds at the very beginning of the XXI century. To save the species, only serval and savanna or cats of the same breed are allowed to cross.

Egyptian Mau
Shorthair oriental

The height of an adult cat at the withers reaches 0.4 m, and the weight can be about 15 kg. The maximum size of an adult animal kitten reaches three years, with cats a little smaller than cats. The body of the savanna is oval, the neck is elongated, the legs are long, and the hair is thick and covered with specks. On the round face there are large eyes with a yellow-golden or greenish iris. Shaggy ears of decent size with a rounded tip are widely set on the elegant head.

Savannah possesses calm nature and dog loyalty to the owner. Cats of this species are distinguished by high intelligence and friendliness to other pets. Active animals love walking in the fresh air, they are not afraid of water, and they need quite a lot of space in the apartment.

Ocicat
Bengal

Cats are characterized by colors such as:

  • brown;
  • chocolate;
  • golden;
  • silver;
  • cinnamon tabby or cinnamon (this is a new color, much lighter than brown chocolate, with a warmer red tint; the nose and paw pads of a cat with a pinkish-brown color).

The color of the animal depends on the breed of cat, which was taken for the base. A special feature of the savannah is that males are sterile up to the 4th generation, when serval is significantly reduced in the blood. In the first generation of kittens, the serval's blood index is 50%, but in the next offspring it will be half less, decreasing with each successive generation.

Savannah kittens are considered the most expensive in the world, and the price depends on the amount of blood of the ancestor.

Maine Coon

The aboriginal American breed of Maine Coon or Maine Coon cat comes from the northeastern American state of Maine. The result was a natural breed under the influence of the harsh climate. The first mentions of the Maine Coon date from the beginning of the 70s of the XIX century, and the list of feline breeds of the Maine occupy the fifth place. Officially, breed standards were recorded only in 1967, and twenty years later the breed began to gain popularity.

Cats of this breed are considered one of the largest domestic cats. The height of the animal varies from a quarter of a meter to a little over 40 cm. The cats weigh from 6 to 8 kg, the cats are much lighter - 3.5-5.5 kg, but the emasculated individuals are one and a half times heavier. The length of an adult without a tail is about a meter, and the full length is 1.20 m. The body of the longest cat reached 123 cm.

Adult maine coons reach the age of 3-5 years, unlike classic breeds of cats that grow by the year.

Kittens of the Manx cat are born much larger than their fellows. The smallest viable kitten in the litter weighs about 80 g, while normal newborn babies weigh on average 150 g. At the same time, cats are much smaller than cats already at an early age.

Maine-coons are long-haired breeds with short hair on the head and shoulders, and longer on the sides. Some cats have a noticeable collar around the neck. This breed is characterized by bunches of long hair between the paws, facilitating walking through the snow. Thick undercoat and long hair protect against frost and wind, which are so famous Men.

Mandatory and tassels on the ears, required to preserve heat.

For purebred cats, any natural coloring of the hair and eyes is allowed, while artificial colors are not recognized everywhere. Violation of standards are blue eyes or irises of different colors in cats whose color is different from white. Most often, Maine wool is dyed brown or smoky tabby, known in our country as “wild”. Maine-coons live for about 13 years and have excellent health. Of the diseases, they rarely have genetically determined problems with the heart, muscles and joints, as well as polycystic kidney disease.

In the diet the raccoon cat is not capricious. There can be anything.It is desirable that ¾ of the diet should be meat, and the rest of the food should include vegetables, grains, dairy and seafood, eggs and vitamin supplements. Be sure to add vitamins to the diet of kittens, even when using natural food. It is possible to use dry food, but only upscale, suitable for long-haired cats. Two or three times a week you can give canned food.

Bowls are better to use iron or glass, it is better to abstain from plastic because of possible allergies.

Siberian cat

In the XVI century beyond the Urals, the first representatives of the Siberian cat appeared. It is believed that the ancestor of the breed is a Bukhara cat, brought to the Siberian lands by merchants and settlers. Under the influence of winds, frost and snow, cats developed thick fur with a rich undercoat, protecting it from adverse weather conditions.

A strong strong animal of medium size with the makings of an excellent hunter is distinguished by its calm character. Siberian cats are wonderful family men. The cat gently cares for the kittens, and in education can replace the dead mother. For Siberians characteristic stable couples providing better offspring survival and community connections.

And having young rival friends helps the cat to keep itself in better shape.

The first impression of a cat is that it is smooth. Everything in it has a rounded shape with smooth transitions. The rounded trapezoid head sits on a sturdy, rounded neck, turning into a barrel-shaped body. Round large eyes have a slightly elongated outer corner. Wide-set round ears crowned at the tips with small tassels. Thick round tail tapers slightly towards the end. Large rounded legs with tufts of wool between the pads help to run through deep snow, easily withstand the weight of the animal.

The weight of adult cats and cats is different: the former can weigh 6–9 kg, whereas females are slightly lighter — 3.5–7 kg. But among them there are giants, which can be more than 10 kilograms. Long or long hair has a double undercoat that protects in extreme cold. Representatives of Siberians are characterized by natural coat colors, while rare, artificially obtained colors are not allowed by the breed standards.

The color of the iris can be any, and does not depend on the overall color of the cat.

Although cats are distinguished by long hair, but they can be recommended for people with allergies, as Siberians are hypoallergenic. Siberians live to the age of thirteen, maintaining reproductive functions until old age. Since the breed belongs to the natural, they are characterized by early maturity. Although Siberian cats mature only by five years, the first litter can be given at the age of half a year. But the best kittens are obtained in cats aged one and a half to six years.

Siberians have a special tolerance for small children, allowing them to pull at themselves and to be patient with painful sensations.

They are also characterized by loyalty to their owners, but for strangers, it is better to be more careful in dealing with this soft beauty and keep your hands from strong tenacious claws.

Norwegian Forest

The Norwegian forest beauty is similar in character and origin to the Siberian cat. Introduced in Norway in the 16th century, the Angora cat has acclimatized and adapted to survival in harsh conditions, acquiring a thick undercoat and long smooth guard hairs with water-repellent properties.

For the first time they started talking about this breed in the 40s of the last century, but judging by the old engravings, the Vikings kept cats similar to the Norwegians for a very long time, and it was they who brought the ancestors of the breed to their current habitat. Officially, the breed was recognized in 1977 at the next FIFe meeting, when felinologists presented documents confirming the presence of three generations of cats of the Norwegian forest breed.There are suggestions that the Norwegians are among the pioneers of Maine Coon cats.

Cats of this breed are large, with semi-long thick hair of different colors, not afraid of water. The triangular head is crowned with wide ears with tassels, like a lynx. Oval large eyes iris by breed standards must be in harmony with the coat of wool. Cats of this breed are characterized by the presence of a "collar", "beard", "panties" and a fluffy long tail, the tip of which can reach the cat's shoulders.

The weight of adult cats can reach 10 kilograms, but this does not prevent them from running freely through snowdrifts due to the soft, wide legs with tufts of wool between the pads. Norwegian females are a bit smaller than their relatives. The Norwegian Forest can descend upside down, unlike cats of other breeds, and is a remarkable angler thanks to the developed strong claws. Kittens of the Norwegian Forest Murka are born healthy and reach adulthood by the age of five.

The characteristic coat is manifested by five months.

Norwegian character ideal for families with children. Playful, patient, smart cat easily accepts the rules of living in the house without creating big problems with hygiene training. She is very attached to the owners, demanding attention and communication, but can sometimes play alone.

It is easy to purr and on contact with other pets, differing in high tolerance. But strangers trust she is in no hurry, showing reasonable care.

The Norwegian Forest is an ideal companion for humans.

Ragamaffin

Ragamuffin or ragged - a breed of cats, bred by crossing ragdolls with outbred domestic cats for more options colors. The first time cats of this breed were introduced to the world in 1994. The cat's long muscular body rests on strong legs of medium length with large rounded legs, between the pads of which are visible tufts of wool. The tail is long and very fluffy, like the whole cat. The coat is long, thick and silky to the touch.

The weight of cats can reach about 10 kg, but at the same time they remain active and playful.. Color can be any, except for color-point. The nature of cats is very appeasable. They are playful, easily adapt to any conditions and love to sit in the hands of the owners. A feature of the breed is the complete absence of hunting instincts, so in case of danger they hide, not trying to resist. But in general she is a smart cat, easy to train and able to get along with any pet.

There is no particular difficulty in caring for ragaffin. It is only necessary to carefully comb the thick fur with a rich collar, and when feeding to offer special additives to help get rid of the lumps of wool in the cat's stomach.

Ragdoll

Ragdoll cats are the forefathers of ragaffins and differ from them only in their coloring. The cat got its name for the ability to completely relax at the hands of the owner, hanging like a rag doll (this is exactly what the word "ragdoll" translates from English).

Breed author Anne Baker was a Persian cat breeder. When creating the breed, individuals were selected with a calm, gentle character that characterize this species.

As a result, a cat was obtained, which is very attached to the person and has a maximum of trust.

Cats of this breed are rather large, with long thick flowing hair, almost devoid of undercoat. Short hair on the head turns into a lush collar and extends over the whole body, turning into a fluffy long tail. Permitted Colors:

  • blue;
  • purple
  • chocolate;
  • dark gray color-point;
  • bicolor;
  • mitted

The wedge-shaped head with widely set rounded ears, which have characteristic tassels at the ends, is decorated with large oval eyes of blue color. They are the ragdoll "calling card".Kittens mature by four years. Adult males can weigh from 7 to 10 kilos, whereas females are one third less in weight. Despite the playful character, the cat never releases its claws when playing.

British cat

British shorthair cats and their long-haired relatives also belong to large breeds of cats. The British are extremely independent in nature, for any reason they have their own opinion, which they can defend quite aggressively. therefore An important step in establishing relations with the future pet is his upbringing.

A sturdy, squat cat with a large round head, on which large, wide-open eyes and small, low ears with rounded tips are clearly visible, has a thick, soft fur. Adults can weigh up to 12 kg, but these cats are prone to obesity, so it is extremely important to monitor the pet's diet.

British cats possess strong immunity, but at the same time susceptible to coldstherefore, you should regularly examine the animal with a specialist. If you properly care for a cat, then it can easily live up to 20 years, so the British refer to the breed of long-livers.

For a long time only short-haired individuals of this species were considered purebred. But in the process of getting cats new colors of the British crossed with the Persians and Somali cats, from which new generations received a recessive gene responsible for long hair. At first, kittens with long hair were rejected, but subsequently lovers achieved recognition of the long-haired breed of British cats, and today both subspecies exist on equal terms.

The hair of the British is smooth, with a thick undercoat that requires careful care, especially when changing seasons. The color of the coat can be any, but the most sought after are the British following colors:

  • blue;
  • gray-blue;
  • black
  • purple;
  • chocolate;
  • tabby and silver tabby different options.

The most common color of the iris of the eyes of the British beauty - yellow honey. But there may be cats with blue eyes, usually they are individuals of point color, and in chinchilla purrs the iris may also have a lavender or emerald green color.

Due to their independent character, the British do not require constant attention and can be alone for a long time.

Pixie bob

In the XX century, American breeders set out to get a pet, looks like a forest lynx. The basis of the breed were taken domestic cat and short-tailed forest cat. For a long time, the work did not give a result, until in the eighties of the last century it was not possible to get a kitten, the color and appearance resembling a forest predator. By 1995, managed to consolidate the necessary characteristics, and the breed has been entered in the TICA registry.

A rather large cat weighing up to 8 kg has a massive body, standing on strong large paws, covered with thick short or semi-long (up to 2 inches) hair. The head of a cat has the shape of an inverted pear with lynx-like sideburns. The eyes are set deep and half closed, which is why their appearance resembles soft triangles. Ears are topped with characteristic tassels. A special detail stands out for a short tail, just like a wild fellow.

The coat of the animal is colored in all shades of leopard color (Brown Spotted Tabby). Despite a look that resembles a wild lynx, a pixie bob or a short-tailed elf has gentle obedient character and does not require special care.

Representatives of the pixie-bob breed are considered to be the national treasure of America, and practically banned for export to other countries of the world.

American Bobtail

In North America, in the 60s of the 20th century, they began to develop a new species of large cats with a short tail, called the American Bobtail or Yankee Bob. The ancestor of this breed is a kitten, found in one of the Indian reservations.The cat belonged to the aboriginal species of domestic cats that lived alongside people for more than one century. We paid attention to the baby because of its beautiful color and original short tail.

Already in the 70th year, standards for the breed were developed and Yankee beans were recognized as a separate species. Now recognized are two subspecies of the American bobtail: the short-haired and the long-haired. Pretty tough cats weighing up to 7 kg (females can weigh significantly less) look like a forest lynx, from which the ancestor of the breed is supposed to have originated.

Large almond-shaped eyes are set deep and have a very expressive appearance. The bobtail tail may be quite short, almost absent, or slightly elongated. The coat of the American Bobtail is soft and silky, with a thick undercoat. For a purebred cat, different natural colors are allowed, but wild tabby is considered preferable.

Although the cat is very similar to a wild animal, her character is affectionate. Purring strongly attached to the place and the person who chooses herself, and friendly with all family members and pets living with her on the same territory. A clever, intelligent animal is easy to learn and calm about a leash.

It is noticed that the Yankees do not like loneliness and are difficult to transfer their place of residence.

Due to its size and active nature Yankee beans are best kept in private houses or large apartments, where they will have room for games. But you need to carefully monitor that the animal does not run away, fascinated by the awakened hunting instinct. Also, cats are trying to take a leading position, even if it will have to fight with tribesmen.

Because the breed is based on a wild animal, Yankee beans have excellent health. Care for cats is simple, consisting of combing and bathing. The Yankees can live for up to 15 years, if you care for them properly and avoid stressful situations. Today, American Bobtail is the pride of the United States, and official nurseries are located only in America.

Kuril Bobtail

At the end of the last century, an aboriginal cat was introduced to the mainland from the Kuril Islands, featuring a short pompon tail. This cat was christened Kurilian bobtail.

The animal has a muscular body with a slightly arched back and strong legs on round paws. The large trapezoid head is crowned with wide-set, medium-sized ears with a rounded tip. Slightly oblique to the nose, the eyes have an iris that is in color in harmony with the general color of the coat. The weight of an adult male can reach 9 kg, cats weigh a little less.

Since the Kuril cat has a natural origin, it is characterized by excellent health and lack of genetic diseases. A distinctive feature of this breed is a tiny, from 30 to 80 mm tail, adorned with long hair, forming a shaggy ball. Tail shorter or longer than the specified parameters is a violation of breed standards adopted in the USSR in 1991.

Today, two subspecies of the breed are registered: semi-long-haired and short-haired cats. The coat of the Kuril Bobtail is silky, with a weak undercoat. Color is allowed many, except chocolate of any shades, purple, faun, acromelanic. The character of the island purrs is similar to the dog. She is faithful, can carry out some commands, even bring things. A cat is tied to one, maximum two people who will enjoy its full confidence.

The rest of the household will be friendly, but no more.

Cats are active, playful, but have a rather contradictory character. With their dislike for water, they are excellent anglers. The saying that curiosity is not a vice, but a source of knowledge, comes to Kuril Bobtails. What they are actively and enjoy.

It is prohibited to knit Kuril bobtails with other pedigree and not very special individuals in order to preserve the breed. And for new members of the breed, whose pedigree on the mainland does not have its own line, it is necessary to confirm that they have been exported from the Kuril Islands.

Turkish van

A decent sized Murka with an unusual feline love of water has been known for a very long time. There are representatives of this species on the shores of Lake Van, located on the Armenian Highlands in Turkey. There is an assumption that the first white-red beauties were brought to Europe by the Crusaders, who were returning from their campaigns.

Officially, the formation of the breed began in the 60s of the last century, when the first breeder of Van cats Laura Lushington from her trip to Turkey brought a couple of kittens with amazing character and beautiful coloring. The parameters of the species were entered in the register of breeds in 1971.

Turkish vans are distinguished by the muscular structure of a large body with a rectangular, tapering to the sacrum, back. The limbs of medium length end in large round legs with pink pads, between which tufts of wool are peeped. On the wedge-shaped head are medium-sized, fluffy ears. Iris of an eye for a pedigree cat is allowed amber, copper and blue, but heterochromia is also acceptable. The length of the body of an adult cat from pink nose to the tip of the tail reaches 1.2 m, and weight - from 6 to 9 kg. Kitties are noticeably smaller in size, and a third lighter in weight.

The semi-long silky wool of the bath does not have an undercoat or it is very rare, which is very convenient for fast drying. The classic color of the coat is white, with a red or cream tail of medium length. Small spots are allowed. Additionally, colors are allowed when black, blue or tortoise is present instead of red. Colored spots can be located on the head or on the back in the area of ​​the right shoulder blade, and a fluffy tail must also be painted.

The fluffiness of your pet is only increasing with age, but because of the lack of undercoat, there are no problems with grooming. Also, the water-repellent properties of the cat's coat lead to the fact that the dirt simply does not stick to the beautiful purr. The character of a thoroughbred cat is quite independent, but at the same time friendly and energetic. The animal loves communication, can “talk” with domestic animals for a long time and clearly express its needs. Vans are good-naturedly related to all family members, but most emotionally they are attached to one person.

Due to the playful nature of a large cat, it is not suitable for keeping in small apartments. She needs a lot of space for games and movement. The cat loves to walk, calmly refers to the leash and harness. In a private house, she can isolate an aviary where she can run freely, even in winter. A distinctive feature of the Turkish bath is his love of water. Cats love to swim, swim or just lie in the water. They like to watch the trickle of water flowing from the faucet. At home, the Vans enjoyed playing in shallow water and fished.

Chartreuse

The blue-gray shorthair beauty chartreuse is a French-blooded cat that began its journey around the world from the monasteries belonging to the Cartesian Order. They are located in the mountains of Chartreuse in France. One of the mountains belonging to the Chartreuse mountain range, called "Mountain of gray cats", and carries it still.

Medium-sized cats with a powerful squat physique lived in monasteries in the middle of the XVI century. Initially, the Cartesian cats had green eyes, but in the process of breeding and recognizing the breed, individuals with honey-colored eyes were bred. This feature of the cat was genetically fixed, and today's cats should have a smooth, shiny coat with a thick undercoat equal in length to the guard hair, gray-blue, and dark amber eyes without a single green flash. The weight of adult cats is about 7 kg, the cats reach the 5-kilogram mark.

The nature of the cat corresponds to the place of their initial habitat. Calm, slightly talkative purrs have a quiet voice that does not disturb the tranquility of the monastery. Their slightly arrogant appearance does not match the good-tempered, balanced temperament. The independent nature of the cat allows people to keep them, forced to leave the pet alone for a long time. Characteristic of the chartreuse degree and slowness of movements does not prevent them from being successful hunters.

Since the chartreuse is a rather old breed of cats obtained naturally, individuals of this species can boast excellent health and lack of genetic abnormalities.

Chawzi

Another representative of large domestic cats is chawzi (hausi). Relatively young breed, obtained by artificial means. In order to obtain an animal that looks similar to a wild, an Abyssinian cat was crossed with a wild reed cat. The resulting offspring and gave rise to a new species. But genetically, the breed is not fixed, and to maintain it requires a constant infusion of fresh blood.

Representatives of hausi have a strong muscular body, resting on long limbs with large legs. Small head crowned with large ears with tassels. Almond-shaped eyes have a golden or greenish iris. Chausi wool is only short, dense, and can have three coloring options:

  • black tick tabby;
  • silver ticket-tabbie;
  • tabby

The first two options are most natural for the wild ancestor of the breed.

Kittens of the first generation look more like a reed cat, and are not suitable for keeping in apartments. They are very mobile, do not like to sit on their hands at all, they can show aggression if something does not suit them. When playing, the chauzi can jump quite high, so for keeping cats of this breed you need to build a large aviary so that they have where to frolic.

The second generation of kittens is already a little calmer. Adult cats can gain weight of 10 kg or more, which does not prevent them from being good hunters, cheerful and playful. Any generation of tea houses get along easily with people and other pets. Well can get along with the dog. Appreciate the attention of the person and are very loyal to the owners.

Guinness World Records

Many big cats and record holders worthy of entry into the world Guinness Book of Records.

Among them is the world's largest domestic cat Maine Coon. By the time they reach adulthood (the Maine Coons are five years old), Stewie, namely the name of a pet, from nose to tip of the tail has grown to 1 meter 23 cm and 19 mm. This record was made in the Guinness book after neighbors and familiar hosts often began to pay attention to the enormous size of the pet. And still Stewie is the owner of the longest tail in the world among domestic cats. Its length is 415 mm, while the average length of this process in cats is about 300 mm.

In Russia, one of the longest cats is also registered, whose total length is 1 m 20 cm. The Maine Coon cat, nicknamed Pinochet, lives in Novosibirsk and is the unofficial record holder. One of the loudest cats on the planet is the British Smokey, belonging to the Adams family.

The murmur of a cat reaches 92.7 decibels, and is able to muffle the sound of a Boeing taking off.

Smokey
Stewie

The longest mustache on the ground among domestic Murok boasts a cat Missy breed Maine Coon. This beautiful cat lives in Finland, and affects the surrounding vibrissae with a length of 190 mm (on average, cats have a mustache length of 70 mm). The Savannah Island Trable Cat, living in one of the states of America, was recently recognized as the tallest representative of domestic cats. His height at withers reached 483 mm.

Of the long-living cats today known Maine Coon cat named Rabble, who lives in the UK. He was born in 1988, and according to unverified information, he continues to this day.

How to choose?

Often, the future owners, choosing a pet, do not think about the consequences, being seduced by cute kittens. But when choosing a large cat, it is necessary to take into account several important factors in order not to repent of what you have done and not to look for new owners or a place of residence for your pet. Therefore, before you decide to take the kitten home, familiarize yourself with the features of the selected breed and the conditions of its maintenance. Consult with experts, look at the behavior of adult animals, and only then make a decision.

If you are a busy person, often absent at home, then calm cats that do not require special attention, such as a chartreuse or a British cat, will suit you. For families with children, you should choose playful cats with a patient character, especially if there are young children in the house. In this case, you should pay attention to the Siberian cat or Ragdoll.

The first are very patient with the little ones, and the second always play only with “soft” legs.

In a private house with the possibility of building an open-air cage, you can take a chauzi, bobtails or a Turkish bath. They are very active and require a lot of free space for games.

Of great importance is the purpose with which the kitten is selected:

  • as a pet;
  • for breeding;
  • to participate in exhibitions.

In the first case, any cat you like will be suitable, whereas for participation in exhibitions it is important to pay attention to whether the cat meets the breed standards. After all, even the most insignificant defect reduces the likelihood of obtaining recognition. For breeding breeding is important health and compliance with the breed on external signs.

Minor defects that are not inherited, have no value for reproduction.

Pedigree cats must have a metric, pedigree and veterinary passport. All breeders who officially breed cats of certain breeds have a metric for each kitten. The pedigrees are not formalized by everyone, but the new owner, if he plans to take part in exhibitions or become a breeder with his pet, is obliged to get a kitten pedigree so that there will be no problems with recognition later on.

Veterinary passport is necessary in order to monitor the health of the pet and mark the vaccinations. Having a vetpasport is necessary when transporting an animal, especially if you have to fly by plane. It is also impossible to transport a cat across the border without this document. But anyway, Before you choose a kitten, you should listen to yourself: are you ready to let into your home and your life a rather independent and self-willed creature who can become you the most loyal friend and devoted admirer.

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Domestic cats of large sizes are gaining more and more fans because of their unpretentiousness.

The most difficult thing in keeping cats of these breeds can be the area of ​​a dwelling house where a small, large-sized small predator will dwell. Most large cats carry the genes of wild animals that require large hunting spaces. Active, agile, playful, big cats require frequent walks in the fresh air, where they can throw out excess energy and satisfy their hunting instincts.

The diet for such representatives purr should bevaluable and balancedso that a large weight put by the standards of the breed does not become obese. It is best to feed the cats natural foods, which include meat of different varieties, seafood, eggs, cereals, vegetables and dairy products, also need to add vitamins. But you can use high-quality dry food, occasionally complementing canned. Feed must be selected, focusing on the cat breed and the length of its fur.For cats with thick undercoat are needed drugs that prevent the formation of lumps of wool in the stomach.

Caring for animals is combing the coat. If the cat lives in an apartment, it can sometimes be washed and sheared with claws. But most often these cats are able to care for themselves independently, keeping themselves clean, especially living in an aviary.

Another important requirement for keeping cats is love: love your pets, respect them, and they will repay you with trust and devotion.

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