Cats breed metis: description and features of care

At present, approximately 256 breeds of cats are officially recognized in the world. Many of them were withdrawn quite recently, some are still under development. All in all, according to statistics, about 600 million furry pets live in houses and apartments. Most of them are crossbreeds.

Cats were tamed by man more than ten thousand years ago. Initially, there were no breeds, the differences of animals were determined by the climate of the area where they lived.

Later, with the beginning of the migration of peoples, the development of navigation, cats began to fall into other regions. As a result of mating individuals from different territories, the first mestizos appeared. Gradually, individual species began to form. Now half-breeds or half breeds are called kittens whose parents belong to two different breeds.

The cat breed mestizo carries the features of appearance and character, characteristic of the paternal and maternal lines. It is absolutely impossible to guess what will happen from such a crossing.

Metis, having inherited the hereditary characteristics of two or more breeds, most often choose the best of them. It is necessary for the survival of a new species.

Typically, these cats have better health, docile temper and ingenuity. They easily adapt to different conditions of life, undemanding to food, respond to the love and care of the owners with affection and devotion.

Character traits cat-mestizo depend on several factors.

• Origin. If the kitten appeared as a result of the pairing of purebred specimens, it can be assumed that he will inherit the temperament that is dominant in these two breeds. It is much more difficult to determine the disposition of the baby, when one of his parents is of unknown origin, there may be the most unexpected situations.
• Accommodations. When a cat grows up at home, in a family, with loving owners who care about him, he will be calm, friendly and affectionate. And it is quite another thing if an animal has to get food for itself, to struggle for survival on the street. In this case, the possible manifestation of aggression, distrust of people, fear. At the same time, if you shelter such a cat, she will be very grateful to her owner, she will become a true friend.
• Appropriate care. Any pet - no matter if it is of elite blood or the most ordinary yard cat - needs proper nutrition. You also need to take care of timely consultation with a specialist - a veterinarian, who will give useful recommendations regarding vaccinations, diet, and will help in case of illness. Of course, when a cat is healthy and well fed, it will show its most positive qualities.

The appearance of mestizo is completely dependent on the genetic qualities of the parents. There is such a tendency that most often kittens inherit not obvious features of the breed, but the length and color of hair, eye color, size and shape of the body, head, face, paws. And the combination can be the most unpredictable.

Some breeds appeared in this way, when, by chance, an oversight of the pairing of representatives of two species occurred, and as a result, the cubs have new, interesting and unusual data.

The undoubted advantage of mestizo is their immunity, stronger than that of purebred brethren. These cats are different good health, stamina, get along well with other pets. They also higher intelligence and learning ability.

The so-called disadvantages include the fact that no matter how prominent and beautiful the cat is, he will never be able to take part in exhibitions, will not receive prizes and medals. But this small minus is fully compensated by the tremendous love, devotion and friendship that it will give to its owners.

Depending on which breeds the kitten's parents belonged to, some characteristic varieties can be distinguished.

The most prominent example of metis is a well-known breed - the British. They appeared as a result of the crossing of English short-haired domestic cats with Persian cats, specially brought to the UK. The result was good, and it was decided to recognize the offspring as an independent species. Nowadays, a cross between a British cat and other breeds is already called mestizo.

Concerning Maine Coon, then crossing them with any other species is not allowed, because the positive intellectual qualities of this amazing breed are completely lost.

However, there are situations when large fluffy kittens are sold under the guise of coons.

The most interesting in terms of exterior can be called the following mixed breeds.

• Napoleon, Himalayan, Tiffany - were obtained on the basis of Persian cats, their hallmark is the long fluffy wool of the most varied colors.
• Neva Masquerade. Bred by the efforts of Russian breeders. Very beautiful cat, half siberian and Siamese specimens. The quality of the fur was taken from the Siberians, and the colors from the Siamese.
• Nibelung A mixture of purebred Russian blue with long-haired breeds. The color of the soft wool is greyish-blue.

In addition to these, there are many other species.

It so happens that mestizas are radically different in nature from their parents. Thus, Thai cats are distinguished by a higher level of intelligence, calmness, sociability.

Metis cats are sold everywhere and are inexpensive. However, to avoid disappointment in the future, you should seriously consider buying a kitten and take into account some recommendations.

• Be sure to look at mom. Ask the owner what breed cats were mating.
• Learn as much as possible about the features of both parents, their temperament, behavior, and state of health.
• On a mandatory basis, kittens should be examined by a veterinarian, as well as the necessary vaccinations are made.
• Pay attention to the appearance of the kids.In healthy cats fur is clean, smooth and shiny, eyes look fun, they are playful, curious and good to contact.
• You should not take the timid, or, conversely, too angry individuals. It is possible that they will have a complex, unpredictable character.

Feeding mixed breed cats is easier than their pedigree counterparts. However, there are general rules for those and others that must be followed.

• Cats are predators, carnivores, therefore meat and offal must be present in their diet.
• The second component is vegetables in boiled form, they are mixed with the main food.
• You can add porridge on the meat broth.
• Fermented milk drinks such as kefir, ryazhenka will serve as a dessert. Yogurt can not be given - it contains sugar and various fillers.
• To improve the work of the stomach is useful fresh greens, besides it is an additional source of vitamins and minerals. You can sow special grass for cats in a shallow container, then the pet will not attempt on indoor plants.
• No matter how much you want to treat your pet with some delicacy, you should not do this. It should be remembered that much of what a person eats is harmful to cats.

To avoid health problems, do not give the following products:

• sweets;
• salty;
• smoked
• pickled;
• food with lots of spices and seasonings.

If the choice is made in favor of ready-made feeds, they are selected taking into account the age and general condition of the animal. It is better not to chase for cheapness, since the economy class weighed in feed contains quite a lot of flavor enhancers and other food additives that, with prolonged consumption, can provoke the development of urolithiasis.

Caring for mestizo is not difficult. The most important thing is to undergo preventive check-ups at a specialist - a veterinarian, to carry out all his recommendations, as well as to be vaccinated.

• If the pet belongs to the long-haired variety, it is necessary to comb it periodically.
• Many cats do not like water procedures and often do not need bathing.
• To avoid damage to furniture and wallpaper, you need to equip a special scraper. Also, for the entertainment of your pet, you can make or buy him a few toys.
• Bowls from under the feed and water are periodically washed, the filler in the tray change as it gets dirty.

In general, mixed breed cats have good health and good immunity. If there were no injuries, congenital abnormalities or any genetic abnormalities, these animals do not cause trouble to their owners.

Most often, diseases can occur due to improper diet. First of all, the following points should be alerted:

• indigestion - diarrhea, vomiting;
• lethargy, loss of appetite, complete rejection of food and water;
• inappropriate behavior that is not typical for a given cat — apathy or, on the contrary, excessive arousal;
• sloppy appearance - discharge from the eyes, nose, drooling, unkempt, felted wool.

But the disease is easier to prevent than to cure. Therefore, preventive measures play a huge role - a balanced diet, timely vaccination, and maintenance of cleanliness.

Thanks to the caring, proper care, the half-breed cat will give love and affection to its owners for a long time. And it doesn’t matter what breed her parents were, this intelligent and faithful creature can become a true friend and family member.

You will learn how the kittens from the Bengal cat and the Abyssinian cat look in the video below.