Minskin cats are found in Russian apartments less frequently. The fact is that kittens of this breed are extremely rare, and you can only buy real thoroughbred Minskskins only in America. However, those who decided to buy such a kitten, never regretted their choice. Short-haired cheerful pet quickly conquers all households with its charm, leaving no one indifferent.
History of origin
The first kitten Minskin appeared in the United States in 2000. Work on breeding a new breed began a couple of years before in Boston. The breeder Paul Maxorley wished to develop a short-haired cat with shaded areas of Siamese-type wool. Already by 2005, Paul was able to achieve the birth of 50 cats that fully met his requirements. For Minsk, the hairless Sphynx and the short-legged Munchkin were crossed.
Later, Burmese cats and Devon Rexes assisted in breeding the breed. The result was a bit like bambino cats, The kitten was born with short legs and unusually silky skin.
Due to the fact that the first kitten was born recently, the breed is considered young and even experimental, and therefore very rare. Work on improving the breed continues at the present time. In 2008, Minskians were allowed to participate in exhibitions and received recognition from the International Cat Association. Today in the world there are a little more than 100 individuals of this amazing breed.
Description
The size of a purebred adult cat is semi-cobby. The animal's figure resembles a Munchkin, a mixture of which is. The height is rather low, and the neck is long. The weight of an adult individual is up to three kilograms.
According to the rules of the International Cat Association, purebred Minskin has the following standards:
- a round broad head, a pronounced chin, a muzzle short and wide, the pads of whiskers are embossed, the neck is flexible and well developed;
- the ears are large, tense, wide, the tips are slightly rounded, at the base are wide, there are cats with hairless ears;
- eyes round, large, set wide apart, looking expectant, sensitive, somewhat puzzled;
- nose at the end has a slight bend, there is no hump;
- mustache in different specimens are rare, broken, some individuals have no mustache;
- the body appears long, in the thighs the spine line is slightly raised, the broad chest has strong muscles;
- legs short, above and below the knee joint, have the same distance, hind limbs somewhat longer than the front;
- the tail is longer than the body, the diameter tapers from the base to the tip, the end of the tail is slightly blunted;
- coat short; fur points are observed on the muzzle, ears, paws, on the tail and under the tail; there are specimens with fur paws, thighs, shoulders, but a hairless belly;
- at a young age, some individuals have folds on the skin, borrowed from the sphinx;
- the color of cats is solid, tortie, tabby, color with white inclusions, the colorpoint is considered popular.
Character
Despite their short stature, Minsk dogs are very active, agile and nimble animals. They easily climb up the hill, easily jump on the cabinets and other pieces of furniture. Their manner of movement resembles ferrets. These are curious cats and cats, but not so self-confident. The Minskskins are amenable to training, as they have high intelligence, in relation to a human being these individuals are quite agreeable, they learn quickly and have a good understanding.
Despite the curious character, these cats are not very bold. They are very fond of care, attention and bad stand loneliness. The cat Minskin prefers to always be in the zone of attention of its owner, she likes to follow his movements, participate in household affairs, follow the owner. And although the cat loves affection, she tries not to impose this on the owner. If the owner goes on vacation, it is recommended to take a pet with you.
He will not cause problems due to his livability and ability to quickly adapt to new conditions, and at home alone he will yearn and may even get sick.
Individuals of this breed get along well with other animals, even a male representative of the Minskskins will find contact with another cat. Excellent these cats belong to dogs, birds, rodents. This animal doesn’t need any fresh air, the cat feels quite comfortable in a city apartment. A large area is not required. The mischievous character and desire to play in this breed persists until old age, therefore it is recommended to frequently change toys.
Do not forget to equip a separate rest house for your pet and equip it with a scraper.
Conditions of detention
In the care of Minsk there is nothing difficult, in some special conditions, this animal does not need. Every day it is recommended to comb the points on the cat's body, for this use a brush with soft natural bristles. It is required to smooth the body regularly with a damp sponge and wipe the tear paths with a cotton swab. Bathing is carried out 2-3 times a month, use shampoo for short-haired cats for this procedure.
Do not use hygienic and cosmetic products.
Monthly drive your pet to brush your teeth to a veterinary clinic. Once a week, inspect the ears, and if necessary, remove dirt and sulfur from the ears with a cotton pad. Once a month it is recommended to shear the claws of Minskin. Regularly wipe the cat's tail with some degreasing agent. The fact is that all the cats on the outer side of the caudal process hide the sebaceous glands under the fur, while the Minskins do not hide them, and therefore the tail requires special care.
Do not use alcohol products.
Due to their quick wits, kittens get accustomed to the tray rather quickly,About this very clean animals, and if the owner did not clean the pot on time, a neat pet could go to the toilet in a cleaner place than it would cause the owner’s dissatisfaction. So do not forget to carefully clean the toilet of the animal.
Feeding cats should be dry and wet food premium and super premium classes. In the USA, it is customary to feed these cats exclusively with purchased feeds, since they contain all the elements necessary for the health of the pet. In Russia, some owners occasionally indulge their cats with natural food, but here it is important not to offer food "from the table." The natural diet of any cat should include boiled meat and fish, cottage cheese, vegetables.
Despite their small size, the daily rate is the same as that of other breeds, however, it is recommended to feed Minskin more often, since they do not have additional heating in the form of wool and therefore the energy is processed faster.
Regularly visit the veterinarian, once a quarter, treat the cat from worms. To date, the breed has been little studied, and there is practically no information about its health. However, it is already known that representatives of the Minskins are prone to allergies and diseases of the musculoskeletal system. To avoid the problems of posture distortion and chest deformity, it is important for the pet to ensure daily movement load.
Cats of this breed are allowed to cross with sphinxes, munchkins, Burmese or domestic short-haired cat.On average, representatives of the breed live 10-14 years.
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