How to determine the breed of cats and cats?

Cats and cats are good regardless of whether they are pedigree or not. But for many, such a factor as belonging to a certain breed still plays an important role. It can be difficult to determine this factor when taking a kitten from the nursery or buying it from the hands. But still possible.

When buying a cat or choosing a mating partner for it, it is possible to determine the breed of an animal in only one way - to see the documents. If they are not there, then it is best to abandon your decision. After all, there are breeders who allow the mating of purebred and simple animals. Then give them up for the "elite".

You can determine their breed by the following documents.

• Pedigreewhich must be issued by the club where the animal is composed. She must be certified by a wet seal. The document must contain the name of the organization, as well as the name of the head of the club. Such documents are issued upon purchase of adults.
• Small kittens must have certificate for litter especially if their registration was carried out in the American club. For those animals that appeared in the European club, a rather ordinary individual metric is sufficient.

A veterinary passport cannot serve as evidence of the breed of an animal, since all data is recorded in it only from the words of the owner. For greater confidence, you can refer to the felinologist, who will be able to more accurately determine the characteristics of a particular breed.

First of all, it should be said that stray animals very rarely can be thoroughbreds. According to external signs, one can only determine which breed of cats belonged to the ancestors of kittens born on the street. To use such animals for breeding is not worth it, even if they are very beautiful. But such a cat may well become a good friend for its owner.

At the same time, it is still important to determine whether a cat belongs to a particular breed, since this will make it possible to understand which diseases animals are prone to. After all, there are such diseases of cats that are transmitted only by inheritance.

The following signs will help distinguish a purebred cat from an ordinary one.

• Color In a certain breed of cats it may be different, besides, some of the shades are completely unacceptable.
• Body type. And this is not only the structure of the body, but also the placement of the ears, tail and other parts of the body.
• Fur. There are short-haired and long-haired, as well as bald animals.

In addition, you can determine the breed of a cat or a cat by photo.

1. If the photo is digital, then you can try to use such a function as “search by image”. If it was placed with the owner in a personal album, then you can contact him directly and find out the answers to all your questions.
2. In addition, you can very carefully examine the photos and determine the breed on the external characteristics.
3. Take a photo and go to the exhibition of pedigree cats.There you can and just look at the appearance of animals, and consult with breeders who can answer any questions.

Breed standards include a number of characteristics that distinguish one breed of animals from others. They are made up of specialists who are members of felinological organizations. However, they all belong to different systems that have their own standards. In addition, not every one of them recognizes a particular breed.

In the CIS countries, the main organizations are:

• CFA - This is the International Cat Association, part of the World Congress of Felinologists;
• WCF It is also considered Worldwide and accommodates up to several thousand different clubs.

For a number of tests conducted, several breeds of cats were found. The most common ones are the following animals.

Animals of this breed are extremely loyal to man. They are rather curious, besides they like to hunt. Therefore, for them to catch a mouse or a small bird will not be difficult. In addition, they also boast it in front of their owner. At the same time, they absolutely do not like being petted, but they allow them to do it. Maine-coons are absolutely not afraid of strangers, they love to play with children.

If we talk about their size, then these are huge animals. Their backs are even and their head is a bit square in shape. Their fur is long, and closer to the paws, it is slightly longer. On the neck it looks like a collar, and on the paws like pants. The ears of such cats are large, narrowed to the very end.

Such cats have great peace of mind, but they are very masterful. They do not like it when they are stroked or taken in their arms. But at the same time, they like to sit a little near the owner, watching his every movement. They are always ready to help him if necessary. It is at such moments that an animal resembling a teddy bear can turn into a real beast itself.

Their body is quite compact and powerful. The tail is a bit like a carrot: thickened from above, and slightly narrowed downwards. The muzzle of such cats is plump and has slightly rounded cheeks. The fur is very short and thick, and even after the cat has been stroked, the fur will not fit snugly to the body.

Cats are playful and curious. They can watch for hours of interest to their subject. Abyssinians are "reticent", so they meow only in the most exceptional cases. However, if this happens, then the meow is loud enough.

If we talk about the standards of the breed, then the head of such animals has a wedge-shaped form, and the body is quite proportional. Abyssinian eyes have edging, their color can be of any green hue. The fur is short and tight to the body, and the tips are almost always painted darker.

These cats are considered excellent companions. They are very cute, can perfectly coexist with other animals, and also love to play with small children. They love to lie in the hands of their owners and even take a nap there. Persian cats purr loudly, love to play with a bow or run for a clockwork mouse.

Their spring looks a bit like a soft toy. There are three types of Persian cats.Some of them have the most common nose and belong to the classic cats. However, now they practically do not participate in breeding. To date, preference is given to cats that have the following standards: a short nose, a large head with small ears and large round eyes. Eyes can be orange, yellow. In addition, blue eyes are allowed.

These animals differ at the same time and calm, and playful character. Meow very often, but do it quietly. They love the company, will happily be in the same room and with their owners, and with other pets, if they are in the house.

Size have average. The body is slightly rounded, the ears are erect or sagging. The eyes are huge, which makes their expression very naive. Such a cat can be both short-haired and long-haired.

Such cats are distinguished by great curiosity and also mischief. They love to play a lot and climb into the most inaccessible places. Sometimes can independently open the doors of cabinets. They love people with similar characters. Breed, as a rule, has a natural origin, however experts allow crossing with other breeds of cats.

These animals are distinguished by curly hair, long legs and the same long tail. Their ears are set low, the muzzle has a slightly elongated shape. The chest is sufficiently developed and wide.

Animals are restrained and even tolerant. They are friendly and love to be in the same room with their masters. Even if breeders absolutely do not have time to play with their pets, they can just lie down next to each other.

They do not indulge the children in the family too much, however they do not offend them. Bombers are very affectionate and non-aggressive. They can find a common language with other pets in the house, even with small dogs.

There are American and British Bombay cats. Both breeds body structure rather elegant. Their size is medium, and their eyes, according to the standards, are bright orange or golden. Their tail is very thin and straight. The coat is rather short, and the undercoat is practically absent. However, their main feature is their color. They are completely black, from the very nose to the pads on the paw tips themselves.

These cats are distinguished by great sociability and curiosity. In addition, they are highly intelligent. They love both adults and children, moreover, they can live with other pets who are under the same roof with them.

Animals are completely non-aggressive, but they can easily stand up for themselves. They have very short legs, but this does not prevent them from moving quickly. In addition, they are loyal to their owners without a trace, so they will brighten the loneliness of any person.

Summarizing, we can say that you can even determine the breed by external signs. However, for breeding still need official confirmation of their pedigree. But even if it is the most common kitten, do not throw it on the street.

For information on how to identify purebred Maine Coon, see the video below.