Features, character and content of British cats black color

Classic British cats are recognizable by their fur of a rich gray color. But there are many varieties of this breed, including luxurious black British girls, which many consider not only mysterious, but also mystical.

The British are considered one of the oldest breeds, and their homeland is England. According to some reports, they came to this country with French sailors, and remained to live there. For many years they were ordinary street cats, and only nature was responsible for their breed. During this time, they have developed some genetic features that are inherent in this particular breed. That is, the animal had a huge body, large round eyes, as well as a very dense and water-repellent coat.

In addition, British cats are pretty neat and intelligent animals, which allowed them to become the favorites of the British. Already at the end of the 18th century, breeders began to cross-breed these beauties with representatives of other breeds. At first, their color was only blue, but over time it turned out to diversify the color range. And at the end of the XIX century certain standards of cats of this breed were established. These are the two main colors that are responsible for the formation of secondary colors: black and red.

For the formation of black color is responsible for such a gene as zumelanin. However, for its appearance, it is necessary for the British cat to have two genes: B and D, but the B gene must necessarily dominate. In addition, the British can be smoky. Among them, it is worth noting cats with a color of black smoke. Their fur is black only on the tips, but at the roots it is white. Paws and attractive face are completely black.

However, this British cat has a smooth color, without any transitions or shades. The same applies to the undercoat. Animal hair can be long and short. Black British cats are slightly different from their gray relatives.

• They have a tougher and brighter coat, which appeared in animals due to black pigmentation.
• The body of the British is quite dense, with a wide back and short legs.
• The front legs have five fingers each, while the hind legs have only four.
• The tail is long and thick.
• The muzzle is rounded in shape on the wide neck. In addition, there is a fold on it, which only representatives of this breed have.
• The ears of the British are small, with rounded tips.
• Their eyes are huge, wide open.
• The weight of cats can reach up to 10 kilograms, but cats weigh no more than 6 kilograms.

Despite the color of these handsome men, which makes them mysterious and strict, the British are quite affectionate and sociable. They have a great reaction and sharp mind. They quickly get used to a new place of residence, and also become attached to their owners. However, in front of strangers they only love to show off and show their self-sufficiency. Even they will not allow themselves to be patted, they will keep some distance.

Representatives of this breed in close contact with people can affect their health. This is especially useful for those who suffer from hypertension or cardiovascular diseases. Although the British love affection, they never feel lonely. These beauties can perfectly cope with their loneliness, playing with the tail or any toy.Therefore, such cats are often turned on by busy people who love animals, but do not have much time to play with them.

British cats are quite unpretentious animals that can live in the house up to 15 years. To do this, follow only a few of the most simple rules of care.

Particular attention should be paid to their thick wool. Once a week this animal needs to be combed. You can use a special comb with “droplets” on the tips of the teeth, so that the animal does not hurt. But during the molting period it is necessary to do it more often every two days. In addition, it is necessary to accustom to combing from the very childhood, it can be done already in 2 months, when the furry pet begins to explore everything around.

Such cats love to lick themselves, which is very dangerous during the molting period. After all, the hair will settle in their stomach, as a result of which problems with the intestines may occur.

Already from the age of six months you can begin to bathe the British. This should be done as they are contaminated. However, for their health, bathing should be carried out no more than 2 times a year. You can use a special shampoo, which is sold in any veterinary pharmacy. In the most extreme cases - for example, participation in various exhibitions or heavy pollution, pets can be bathed more often.

In addition, bringing home a little kitten, you need to take care of its housing. He can equip a small corner: build or buy a special house. You can install it in a convenient place for the owners, but if the pet does not like it there, you will need to give up. Otherwise, the proud Briton will live where he wants.

However, no special effort will be required, as the cats are notable for cleanliness. When buying a tray for a toilet, you need to pay attention to its dimensions. The tray must be large, as the cats themselves are rather big. It is better if the toilet is closed.

The filler should also please the cat, otherwise it will not go to the toilet. Therefore, when buying British people you should definitely ask the breeders what they used. If there is no such information, then it is necessary to buy fillers that do not soak, so that the pet does not spread the dirt throughout the house.

Be sure to take care of the claws of their pets. They should either be cut regularly or a scraper should be installed in the house so that the pet does not damage the wallpaper or expensive furniture.

For blacks, the British will need annual vaccination, as well as treatment from various parasites. This is especially important if the pet walks on the street. You can buy a special collar for it or use suitable drugs. In addition, on the collar you should definitely hang a tag with the address or phone number of the owners - in case the Briton gets lost.

Be sure to monitor the health of the animal. Indeed, despite the excellent immune system, which they inherited from their ancestors, the British are prone to diseases. It can be heart disease, for example, hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, which is incurable. But it is still possible to prevent it. To do this, do your pet once a year ultrasound. It will be better if the same doctor starts monitoring the cat.

Black Britons are prone to diseases of the teeth, so they need to be followed with special zeal. That is, buy special toothpastes and regularly clean the teeth, as well as in time to remove the dental stones. After all, if this is not done, they can lose up to 30 percent of all teeth.

British cats are highly susceptible to obesity, so you need to ensure that they do not overeat. You can feed them with both natural and industrial feed. However, do not mix them, as this will lead to problems with the stomach.

You do not need to buy only those feeds that are intended for the British. First of all, you need to pay attention to their contents, as well as to your pet. After all, all food is completely different, for example, for neutered or sterilized animals, you only need to buy special food, where there is neither phosphorus nor calcium in the composition. In addition, it will be better, you get dry, not wet food. Feed your pets should be 2 times a day. After eating, you need to wash the dishes and pour only fresh water, which should be plenty. So you can avoid overeating the animal.

If natural foods are used for feeding, they should consist of the following products.

• Raw meat. You can give veal or turkey. No need to cook the meat, because it will lose all its benefits. It is enough just to pour boiling water and immediately put in a bowl.
• Fresh or boiled vegetables. It can be a pumpkin, and zucchini, and cucumber.
• Sea fish, best boneless.
• Eggs
• Cottage cheese.
• Sea kale, which will make the British hair more silky to the touch.
• Mineral and vitamin supplements, which can be purchased at a veterinary pharmacy.

This process is not only troublesome, but also pleasant, because as a result small kittens will be born. Puberty in cats of this breed occurs 9 months after birth. However, it is not worth doing knitting immediately. It is necessary to give your pet a good strength. Mating is best after 15 months of life, because if you do it before, then all babies at birth can die.

Knitting should be carried out only after the second or third heat. The cat should be left with the cat for several days. On the first day, the animals only get to know each other. British pregnancy lasting up to 9 weeks. The first signs are swollen and pink cat nipples. In addition, she eats a lot, and after 5 weeks, her stomach will increase significantly.

Be sure to take care of the place of birth. It should be separated from the rest of the space and lay a soft cloth.

For black offspring, the owners will need to work a little, especially in choosing a partner. Consider some rules:

• for mating, only black individuals are chosen;
• there can be no gray relatives in the pedigree;
• Both pets must be completely healthy and have the necessary vaccinations;
• before viscous cats need to be treated from parasites.

If the owner does not know how to get the desired result, then it is best to contact the experts who will be able to find a decent partner for your beloved pet. In addition, you can get acquainted with the tables on the compatibility of rocks, which are compiled by leading experts.

• If one pet is black and the second one is tricolor or bicolor, then the future offspring will consist half of their black kittens, and half of them will consist of bicolors.
• If mating will be carried out between bicolors and tricolors, their offspring may be unpredictable. Half of the kittens will be bicolors, 25% will receive a black color, and the second 25% will be born almost white.

When a little kitty appeared in the house, he should definitely be given a nickname. However, it is not worth it to hurry too much. It is necessary to look at the baby, examine all his habits, and only then choose a nickname for him.

The name for the boy should emphasize not only his beauty, but also his color.. For example, it could be Chernysh, Black or Moor. Interesting names such as Graphite, Dart, Schwartz, Hippopotamus, Beetle, Cosmos, Noir.

The girl can be called Bagira, in honor of the black panther from the cartoon, or Knight, which means night. The name of Nuct sounds very beautiful, it was the name of the Greek goddess of the night.

Other names:

• Smorodinka;
• Shadow;
• Spacey;
• Chanel;
• Night.

All this does not mean that the name should correspond only to color. For example, bringing a baby to the house, you can see that he has distinguished himself with something, and the nickname itself will stick to it. Already after 4-6 months, the pet will respond to it.

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