Description and content of cats breed karaket

Currently, a purebred pet is considered common. But not everyone boasts a unique, extravagant breed of pet. A caraket cat is an animal that looks like a wild person, but the character is domestic and kind.

Breed karaket is a hybrid, it was obtained by crossing a domestic cat and a wild African Caracal, that is, a steppe lynx. The first crossing was carried out in Russia in 1998 randomly. After the passage of 9 years in America, scientists conducted a planned mating of a steppe lynx with an Abyssinian cat breed in order to bring out an exotic creature. The experience ended with the birth of one kitten, however, the offspring was not characterized by health and resistance, so the experiments were discontinued.

In 2014, Irina Nazarova began to work, she crossed the caracal and domestic lynx. Selection of the Russian felinologist ended in success and getting healthy kittens. Nowadays, generated species of several species are known.

• F1 - characterized by a genotype, in which 50% falls on admixture of lynx. This offspring is the result of crossing a domestic cat with a caracal.
• F2 - has a 25% impurity African wild cat. This litter was the result of crossing F1 and ordinary cats. The price of such pets is lower than the previous version, due to which it has less exotic features.
• F3 - the result of mating females F2 and domestic cat. In such an animal there is only 16% of the wild representative.
• F4 - considered the lowest regeneration, it was obtained by crossing F3 and a male of a different breed. From the wild breed, this kitten has only 6% of the genotype.

Caraket is a breed that includes characteristics of caracal and domesticated cat. This hybrid has in its genotype the best characteristics of both parents, namely: the exotic nature of a wild creature and the appeasibility of a pet.

The appearance of the cat of this breed is bright and catchy, much is taken from her trotFor example, the presence of black tassels on the ears.

The size of a karaket is much smaller than that of a steppe caracal, but if the animal is provided with proper care and nutrition, then its mass can reach 15 kg. If you compare with other domestic cats, the caraket is much larger than them in size. The length of an adult representative reaches 0.9 meters, height of withers - 0.45 meters. The body of an exotic pet is characterized by muscularity and high elegant limbs. On the cat's belly there is a fat fold, the main purpose of which is to protect the internal organs during battles.

The head of the animal is small in size when compared with the body. It has an elongated wedge shape. The eyes of a karaket are almond-shaped, they are characterized by a clever look and expressiveness. The iris is colored yellow-green. Due to the dark edging visual organs seem to be even larger. This breed inherited fur color from the steppe lynx. The shade of wool can be either light sandy or dark brown. The bottom of the body, namely: the belly - has a lighter color.

Sometimes there are dark stripes with contrasting color on the limbs and face.Cubs often have bright spots, which disappear with age. Kittens from the first generation are strong and tall representatives of the animal world, they can not make any sounds except hissing and rumbling.

Kittens karaketov born with a weight of 115 grams. They have no eyesight, and ears are arranged horizontally. On the 25th day of life, the young stand on legs and begin to walk on their own. By the month their ears grow almost twice and have half-centimeter brushes. Kitten's almond-shaped eyes are usually colored honey or blue-green.

The maturing karaket changes in color, the specks on the body become lighter, and the fur coat becomes more uniform.

One of the features of this exclusive breed is that they do not know how to meow, but, instead, they hiss, snort and whine. Toddlers can actively “talk” and squeak if they feel comfortable and also hiss in case of danger. Kittens may be frightened by a new toy, the presence of a stranger or a pet. The period of adaptation to something new is happening quickly. Animals have excellent hearing, so they are able to determine even a slight noise in the far distance.

Karakets have well-developed hunting skills, as well as a love for active games, but despite this, their character is friendly and non-aggressive. Like any other domestic cat, an animal of this breed is affectionate, loves attention to itself. They tend to desire to sleep on their host, these pets love to knead a person, rub against him and purr. Each individual is individual, but, in general, this breed is considered friendly.

This is an obedient, intelligent breed of cats, which is perfect for growing in the family. This representative of the animal world is quiet, it is characterized by silence in movement, even during entertainment.

Despite the fact that karakets have wild roots, they feel great in city apartments, if they are not compact. This animal loves space, it actively moves around the room, running and jumping.

Already from the age of 3 months, the pet should be taught to walk, while it should be kept on a leash so that the cat does not play and did not run away. Self walk excluded.

A cat should make a house. The pet’s own place must be at a certain height and closed so that it has a good view and a sense of security. In the pot should be present filler, which is regularly replaced. This cat does not tolerate loneliness, if most of the day people are not at home, he should start a friend in the form of a second cat or a dog of medium or large size.

Coat is thick and short, and needs constant care. In the spring of molting pet should be combed daily. In the usual time twice for 7 days. Bathing an animal should be done no more than once per quarter. This procedure does not bring troubles and problems, as karakets love water procedures. If the cat is often on the street, then he should carry out the treatment of fleas and ticks with the help of collars, sprays, drops.

To care for the claws, the pet must be provided with a quality claw, for example, sisalevy. This item is safe, durable and durable. But also do not forget about shortening the claws of the animal, it should be done once in 14 days.During the procedure it is necessary to use a clipper - pruner, which has a protective limiter.

Thanks to this newfangled fixture, you can protect furniture and other household items from the claws claws. Anti-scratch consists of a material and medical glue, with the help of which it is placed on a claw. This accessory is safe for the cat, but it can create some discomfort because the animal will not be able to climb any height.

The organs of hearing karaket should be inspected once every 45 days. During the procedure, it is necessary to turn out the cat's ear, fix it, and then clean it with a cotton pad. After that, a cotton swab should be moistened in boiled water and cleaned again. The use of cotton swabs for cleaning the ear canal is strictly prohibited to use.

And it is also worth wiping the eyelids of an exotic cat with a cotton pad that is dipped in tea brewing or chamomile broth. To wipe the eye stands in the direction from the outer corner to the inner, while the eye must be closed. Purulent discharge from the optic organ of a karaket is the reason for visiting the doctor. A pet that eats raw meat products does not require tooth brushing. The animal does not form tartar due to self-cleaning and massage on the gums.

When playing with a caraket, you should not use your hands and fingers, as an adult can harm a person unwittingly. As toys, he will be fits with balls and flies. Accessory with feathers can only be used for kittens aged 3-4 months. When choosing toys it is better to give preference to items of high strength. If the attribute of entertainment is always available to the animal, it will lose interest in it.

An excellent entertainment option for a cat of this breed is considered to be a sports complex, which is qualitatively fixed. Caraquet is important physical activity and vigorous entertainment, so the owner should take care of the equipment for the playground in advance.

Since this animal is quite clever, it quickly gets used to the toilet. The filler can be used any, for example, wood or gel. The pot should be placed in the corner of the room where the pet is constantly. Problems with addiction does not arise, man does not even have to teach this animal, he does everything himself.

Since karaket is considered a rare breed, breeding them remains a problem. On the territory of the Russian Federation one cattery breeds this breed, which has several subsidiary branches. Each mating can be called genetic experience, which can not give an excellent result. In order for caracal to fertilize a small animal, scientists create special conditions of housing and nutrition.

The basis of the normal growth and development of a pet is considered proper nutrition. Especially pay close attention to the kittens in this matter. At the time of intensive growth, they need a lot of vitamins, nutritional components and vital elements. According to experts, quail and chicken head are those products that are best suited for small kittens.

From one month of age, the young should be given mince, after which - meat with a bone. By 6 months of age, 3 quails per day will be the norm for an animal. After six months of age, the growth rate decreases, by which time beef, fish and chicken should be present in the diet.

Karaket food should be exclusively natural, such products should also be present in the diet:

• rabbit meat;
• lean fish;
• products of fermented milk origin;
• mineral and vitamin complex with calcium and phosphorus;
• filtered or bottled water in large quantities.

Despite the fact that the digestive tract of Karaket has the ability to digest the skins and bones, the health of a pet can be seriously affected if it is not properly fed. After the end of the meal you should definitely remove the leftovers. The animal requires food per day, which is from 5 to 10% of its weight.

An adult can be transferred to an industry-wide, seedless superpremium or holistic class:

• Canadian Acana, Go Natural;
• Czech Carnilove;
• French Grandorf;
• Italian Farmina N & D.

Since the ancestor of the Karaket is the steppe lynx, the animal is characterized by good health and strong immunity. They also have a good digestive tract, so the cat is able to digest meat and bones.

Due to the strength of immunity, an exotic cat rarely suffers from common cat diseases. However, the owner should not forget about regular vaccination against viral infections and rabies. This is especially important if your pet regularly walks outside. There is no exact information on the duration of karaket health, however, it is known that such a pet lives several years less than an ordinary domestic cat.

If the owner does not plan to get offspring from a karaket, then it is worthwhile to castrate or sterilize the pet. Otherwise, the animal will be nervous, intensively mark the territory, and may subsequently become ill. Such operations are going well, after 7 days the cat no longer remembers what happened. The optimal age for castration is 8-11 months. A month before the procedure, it is worthwhile to inculcate a Karaket, and for 14 days - to treat for fleas.

For half a day before the surgery, it is worthwhile to provide the cat with a hungry diet and plenty of drink. After castration, the animal needs rest and regular treatment of the wound with Chlorhexidine. In the first days after the procedure, feed the pet is minced.

Karaket is a breed difficult to breed, and therefore quite expensive. This calm and intelligent animal will quickly remember its name and will follow all the necessary rules in the apartment. These cats never climb on the table for food and do not make noise while their owner is resting.

Watch the video about cats of the caraket breed below.