British striped cats: how to look, how to contain and name?

For true connoisseurs of peace and tranquility as a pet, the British Shorthair straight-eared cat is ideal. These animals have an aristocratic character and a calm disposition. True, this does not apply to kittens of this breed. At a young age, the British are active and playful, and therefore in need of education and control.

If you are a busy person, loving order, silence and four-legged friends, stop your choice on this breed. Soft lumps feel comfortable in the absence of a person. Unlike some members of the cat family, the British do not single out for themselves one owner. They distribute all their love equally among all members of the family.

Purebred British cats perfectly find a common language with other animals in the house. It should be noted a great love for children. Balanced temperament and shutter speed are ideal for the role of nanny.

Often they are compared with the Cheshire Cat. It's all about the features of the structure of the face. Chubby cheeks with a slightly protruding tongue resemble the description of a famous smile.

Every Briton's thick, long or short hair resembles a teddy bear. It provides the same length of the wool, as well as the undercoat. Among all the existing colors in the British, the main types of color are distinguished:

• the black;
• blue;
• chocolate;
• purple
• red;
• cream;
• white;
• cinnamon;
• faun;
• tortoiseshell;
• color-point;
• bicolor;
• tabby;
• silver.

Color cinnamon appeared relatively recently, is considered one of the rarest among this breed. Its second name is ground cinnamon. Due to genetic characteristics, only cats can have this coat color.

Tabby can be divided into three groups:

• marble;
• brindle or striped;
• spotted.

Striped cats have gained popularity after the release of "Whiskas" with the main character - a cute British cat with stripes. Today we will look at the specifics of the British tabby cat in more detail, we will try to determine which name suits the boy and girl the most.

The main rule for furry cats in a strip - the lines should be clear, without cliffs. The more bands, the more beautiful pet. On the forehead is a pattern resembling the letter "M". On the surface of the ear spot, the size of a fingerprint.

The fur coat of a purebred kitten is gray with a lot of stripes of various shades, even black. On the breast are closed bands resembling a necklace of a girl.

Clean animals spend most of their time in sleep. Constant monitoring and attention to them to anything. There are times when a pet hides from people to be alone with them.

The mind, combined with intelligence, allows the fluffies to quickly understand what they want from them. These skills help out as well as possible at the moment of toilet training or a scraper. If you caught naughty for the wrong thing, just yell at him. In no case can not use physical force.

Caring for your pet is easy. If you want to show your cub at the exhibition or decide to breed anti-stress lumps of happiness, then pay due attention to wool.

To do it easier with a brush for combing, it is enough two times a week. Thus, you will not only get rid of dead hair, but also please the cat with a pleasant massage.

Bathe aristocrats a maximum of twice a year or after heavy pollution.

Be sure to trim the claws. This should be done once or twice a month. For this procedure, suitable scissors for cats. You can buy them at any pet store.

Every day you should wipe the eyes with a cotton pad. Clean the ears with a cotton swab or disc moistened with ear droplets.

British teeth also need daily inspection. If you find any trouble you should immediately seek the help of a specialist.

Proper nutrition directly ensures the beauty of your pet's hair. Kittens need vitamins, minerals and other useful elements.

You can buy ready-made food, but only the highest quality. Depending on age, gender, taste preferences, the type of feed is selected. If you decide to feed your pet, remember the allowed products:

• lean meat and offal;
• low-fat boiled fish;
• quail eggs;
• any porridge;
• sprouted grasses;
• grass for cats.

Feed intended for an adult animal should not be given to a little kitten. From pork must be abandoned for good. As a meat food, the best bird or rabbit will do. Dairy products must be as fat free as possible, and sugar in the composition is excluded. It is not always possible to pre-process products. Sometimes it is worth pampering raw vegetables and meat products..

Do not forget the water. A bowl of clean water should always be visible. Ensure that no pieces of food or other debris get into the water.

The health of your four-legged friend is paramount. A strong immune system allows British cats to hurt much less often than other members of the cat family. They have two weaknesses - draft and cold. It is worth considering when choosing a personal place for your pet.

This breed is less likely to undergo cancer, and with proper care it reaches a great old age. Recorded the fact that neutered cats live longer than their counterparts.

Even if you took a fluffy from the nursery, and he already has a name - it does not matter. You can always call your friend as you like. Stately, intelligent animals must have an appropriate name. What do you call a striped British boy?

Here is a list of the most common nicknames for cats:

• Thomas;
• Whiskas;
• Caesar;
• Leopard;
• Oliver;
• Baron;
• Marsyk;
• Donut;
• Pooh

Common names for cats:

• Alice;
• Asya;
• Mouse;
• Belle;
• Ponochka;
• Lynx;
• Anfisa;
• Haze.

For more information on British cats, see the video below.