Kao Mani: features, choices and subtleties of care

Cats Kao Mani, barely appeared in the free market, managed to become a real hit among the rich and famous breeders. For many years this breed was completely closed from free sale and remained available only to elected representatives of the Thai aristocracy. In Thailand, these animals are still valued incredibly high, only about 100 purebred cats are breeding. Outside the country, the number of livestock is also not too high - about 200 individuals - which makes the breed one of the most expensive on the planet.

Khao Manee is also often referred to as hao mani or diamond-eyed cats. Snow-white animals have a royal grace and unique appearance. The main features of this breed of cats are associated with different eye color. In addition, they have high intelligence, are fairly well socialized and are able to decorate with their presence the most respectable interior.

Before studying the description of the appearance of the Thai cats Kao Mani, you need to dive into the history of their origin. For the first time the mention of snow-white cats from Thailand is found in the national literature in 1350 years. The breed in its modern version was recognized by felinologists from TICA in 2009, and was allowed to enter exhibitions in 2012. Moreover, experts from other popular organizations are still not ready to admit kao mani because of its small number.

For a long time - more than seven centuries in a row - the only breeder of the breed “diamond eye” was the Thai royal court. This factor, according to experts, allowed to keep the blood clean. Animals were bred inside the population, with almost no admixture of fresh blood.

Interestingly, the original or local name of the breed sounded like Khao Plort is all white. It is assumed that the breeding of animals with snow-white color were involved Siamese cats color-seal point, which, when mixed with domestic pedigree animals, can produce such offspring. In addition, the kittens obtained with such a crossing, there is a heterochromia - a genetic abnormality that provides animals with the presence of eyes of different colors.

Kao Mani - not the largest representatives of the cat family. Adult cats grow up to 5 kg, cats - up to 3.6 kg at the height at the withers of 25-30 cm. The musculature of the animal is fairly well developed, the outlines of the body are elongated, the back is straight, the chest is much wider than that of the Siamese brethren. For the eastern breed, the kao mani are quite strong and short legs - they are not distinguished by excessive grace, testify to the strength and strength of the composition. On the limbs are uniformly painted paws, without the manifestation of spotting.

Tail in cats of medium length, agile. With active movement, he helps the animal to sail and perform the most risky jumps and somersaults. The color of the animal's fur is exclusively snow-white, the fur coat is dense, smooth, silky, with a small amount of undercoat.

The head of the cat of the breed kao mani is wedge-shaped, has a shape characteristic of all the eastern representatives of the cat family. The line of the cheekbones is high, with a slight rounding, in young animals the cheeks may be a bit dense, as they grow older, this characteristic appears brighter. The area located under the mustache is pronounced, the nose with a clear foot, bulging on the bridge of the nose, the forehead is wide, giving the cat solidity. Wide-set large ears slightly pubescent, arranged vertically.

Special attention of felinologists and just fans of the breed deserve the eyes of cats kao mani. Large, with an almond-shaped incision, they have a characteristic glow, similar to the brilliance of diamonds. If the animal has a monochromatic iris, it has a blue tint.

The manifestation of heterochromia is also a sure sign of purebred breeding. With a different color of the iris, one eye is blue, the second is usually green or yellow.

Kittens and adult kao ko mani are allowed to participate in exhibitions only as part of TICA events. Here the exterior of purebred animals is assessed, their potential is revealed, as producers. The breed breeding marriage includes:

• the appearance of copper hue eyes;
• strabismus;
• underdevelopment of the chin;
• deformation of the tail (kinks, wrong growth direction);
• blotches of a different color on the surface of a white fur coat;
• excessive elegance of physique;
• overly small ears or eyes;
• display of aggression in character.

Cat breed Kao Mani - an excellent companion for a person in need of a pleasant society. A friendly animal is not aggressive, it easily masters the basic rules of behavior and can even learn various tricks. High intelligence combined with sociability allows cats of this breed to easily find a common language with children. Kao mani get along well with other pets.

It is important to remember that the breed is notable for its social activity - it has high needs for communication, games, and human care. The animal literally walks behind the owner on the heels, in addition, he is characterized by "talkativeness" - the range of sounds made may surprise people familiar with oriental cats only by silent Siamese.

If a representative of the breed, kao mani, has to be left alone for a long time, the breeders recommend taking a second cat or a cat to them. In this case, the animal will not yearn, show signs of destructive behavior or fall into aggression. It is important to note that Thai royal cats have a loud piercing voice and do not hesitate to express their needs. For people who are not inclined to dialogue with the pet, such a moment in communicating with a cat can be a problem.

Kittens Kao Mani - representatives of a unique breed with a certain set of external features. Not every animal with a white color and eyes of a different color belongs to this unique species. That is why when buying and choosing a baby should not be in a hurry. Do not believe the promises of selling a kitten from a Russian nursery or from the territory of the CIS countries. The breed is so small that it barely has 200–300 adult individuals.

Kennels and breeders Kao Mani today is only in the United States, Britain, Spain, Thailand. The most famous of them - Odyssey, Nova, WhiteGemCattery.

How to identify healthy kittens in the selection and purchase? First of all, you need to look at the state of the fluffy coat. On the white surface should not be yellow or contrasting dark, colored spots.The appearance of the animal does not differ in adult and infancy, only the wool has a more fluffy, tattered appearance. As they grow older, the coat becomes smooth and dense enough.

Eyes and ears are important indicators of kitten health. The animal should not have traces of purulent secretions on the face, the hair around the eyes remains snow-white. The inner part of the auricle is another important indicator. Traces of pollution, sores, black spots, combed wounds indicate problems. In addition, when choosing a kitten Kao Mani, you need to follow:

• behind the coat - it must be brilliant, supple, healthy and clean;
• condition of the digestive organs - inflamed, tense tummy, the manifestation of anxiety when probing is an alarming symptom;
• no cold symptoms - sneezing, coughing, nasal discharge;
• manifestations of activity - the baby should be fun, playful, curious;
• lack of hearing anomalies - the kitten must respond to the call, respond to the nickname assigned to it;
• the presence of vaccinated hygiene skills - by the time of moving to a new home, the pet should be able to use the toilet, wash itself.

Do not rush to wean the pet from the mother. Kids kao mani quite successfully adapt to the new house after reaching three months of age. It is important to note that when buying from private individuals (outside nurseries) one should require genetic confirmation of the kitten's belonging to this breed - there are no other ways to prove the purity of the blood.

Choosing a name for a cat kao mani is a serious task. Of course, in the nursery or at the breeder, the animal, most likely, will already receive a loud and pretentious nickname for presentation at exhibitions. But at home, calling a pet with a full name is not very convenient. Among the options for the names of the royal Thai can be considered the following available versions.

• By the names of famous Thai personalities - Vanessa May, Tiger Woods or one of the most popular options in the country. For girls, you can offer options for the Court (meaning "lady"), Vanida ("girl"), Bunsi (a beauty worthy of respect), Tasani ("beautiful eyes"). For boys, the names will be more courageous - Kiet or “honor”, ​​Narong (“winner”).
• By geographic toponyms. Samui, Surin, Mun, Ping - easily remembered nicknames that can emphasize the historical origin of the breed.
• In view of features of appearance. You can call the animal Diamond - a diamond, Snowy, Azur (for blue-eyed cats), Skye.
• Based on the nature of the character. Sweeties, Sunny, Missy suitable for cats. Strong, Thunder, Hiro - for boys.

Accustomed to the royal level of comforts and distinguished by their high cost, the cats of the kao mani still live in conditions of superior comfort. Pets perfectly adapt to life in a city apartment or private house, always demonstrate goodwill to people. But an active and mobile animal needs fun. As a rule, in this quality are a variety of toys, and also imitating the wild nature of tree branches, on which you can jump, beds, fixed at height, claws with different tiers of height.

It is important to know that the cat breed Kao Mani belongs to the category of animals that do not require free range. Bred in the palace chambers, they prefer the coziness and comfort of any other pastime options. It is necessary to protect the pet from prolonged contact with the sun. For cats with white coat and soft skin, ultraviolet is harmful and may cause burns.

Unprotected parts of the pet’s skin should be regularly inspected in order to identify possible signs of a negative impact in a timely manner.

When choosing a bed, you need to focus on the nature of the animal. Cats often prefer open baskets with high sides, from which it is convenient for them to view the whole house. The kitty may prefer an individual shelter in the form of a house or a bed, equipped at a height. For the departure of hygienic needs, it is advisable to purchase a tray for an animal with sides more than 6 cm high.

In matters of nutrition, cat breeds kao mani are relatively unpretentious. For them, it is recommended to purchase a ready-made super premium class ration that allows you to give the animal all the necessary vitamins, minerals and nutrients. Kao Mani is not prone to obesity, it is customary to feed adult animals up to two times a day.

When choosing a natural menu, preference should be given to a balanced set of products with low-fat white meat, by-products, cereals, vegetables and dairy products.

Cats of the Kao Mani breed are fairly clean animals with well-developed hygienic skills. Animals do not have thick undercoat, so they do not require careful and regular combing. It is enough just to purchase rubberized brushes and remove dead hairs weekly. Cats are very favorable to this procedure, and, in general, like to be close to the owner.

Water procedures cats do not need kao mani too often.. For the most part, the animal copes with cleansing the coat on its own. But if the whiteness has faded, it is necessary to subject the capricious Thai to bathing.

Purification of the auricles is a rather delicate matter. It is carried out regularly with a soft tampon or special sanitary napkin. Instead of clipping claws, the animal should be taught to use a special sharpener - then stitching the stratum corneum will not become a traumatic procedure.

The kao mani cats, which are distinguished by a pure white shade of wool, demonstrate an average life expectancy of 10–12 years. But the genetic features of the breed bring to its content some features. For example, if we are talking about the risks of detecting cancer, these cats are in the forefront. Owners of snow-white wool should avoid prolonged contact with sunlight. When visually monitoring the health of the animal, attention should be paid to the areas that are least densely covered with hairs — ears, head.

Another important point - high risk of deafness. Albinos, as well as white-eyed blue-eyed cats are traditionally predisposed to this defect. Up to 35% of animals are rejected precisely because of the lack of hearing.

Another hereditary factor is the predisposition to the development of inflammation of the gums. In order to prevent possible problems, a regular veterinary control should be carried out, to ensure that the animal’s health condition is checked by the doctor when tartar is detected, the enamel color changes, and the bleeding is in the mouth.

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