Russian cats: description, breed, choice and nuances of care

Cats are probably the most popular pets. These clever, proud, independent predators have long been famous for their beauty and unique abilities. Some protect the house and food supplies from rodents, others heal ailments and save from stress. As well as many other curious qualities, including mystical, are attributed to cats.

Cats of foreign breeding are popular and famous all over the world. But little is known about the Russian rocks. The whole thing is that in our country breeding cat breeds are relatively recent. Each breed has its own history. Russian breeds are not inferior to foreign ones in beauty, abilities and character traits, and even surpass them in some ways. It is worth getting to know some breeds more closely, having considered the nuances of choice, content and proper care for them.

This breed comes from the Arkhangelsk region. It is widely distributed throughout the world. It is believed that this contributed to the British and Russian sailors who visited the port of Arkhangelsk. This breed is appreciated for its hunting qualities and luxurious gray fur with blue tint. The cat has rare emerald eyes.

These cats are very active at night. Russian blue is considered a fighter of rats and mice. If the house has pets like rats, mice or birds, you should take precautions. With other pets, the cat lives quietly. She has a balanced convivial character and self-sufficiency, will make you company, but will not let herself be squeezed. She does not release the claws, so as not to scratch the owner or his children. The cat always shows its affection to the host, but with the guests it behaves with caution.

Requires minimal maintenance. It is the same as for ordinary cats: prevention of parasites, combing, alternating the diet.

The description of such a breed is rare. This is a short-haired cat with black coat. She is graceful and elegant. It has the external features of the Russian blue: the general elegant structure of the body, short fur, eye color. However, the black cat has a different character.

Intellectual abilities of cats at height. Self-sufficient cat is not very tied to the house, calmly transfers transfers, known for stress resistance. She gets along badly with dogs. Special care does not requireresidual grooming and prevention of parasites. By old age, diseases of the genitourinary system can develop.

This breed was bred on the basis of the Russian blue in 1971 in Australia. She has a short and dense fur, a flexible body and green eyes. The cat has a shy character: with the guests he behaves wary, perfectly tolerates loneliness. She calmly refers to the change of residence.

Requires grooming. If you do not control the state of health of the beast, the fur may turn yellow. Need grooming. The cat is very intelligent and trained. She will be a great companion and friend. The cat is playful, often takes part in children's games.

These are large and beautiful animals. It is believed that the breed comes from the Siberian forests, where he acquired such qualities as: a thick undercoat, which helps to endure low temperatures, physical endurance and confident character. The weight of an adult individual can reach more than 10 kilograms.The build is fine, strong: muscular, proportional body, round head and powerful paws with big fingers. She has large round eyes and large ears.

Wool thick and fluffy - tdaily combing and specific care required. Animals are monophonic and multi-colored. White spots, mauve, cinnamon and faun are excluded.

This breed with an attractive color and blue eyes resembles a Siamese, but is a direct descendant of the Russian Siberian cat. She was called masquerade for the color of her face: it seems that she is wearing a masquerade mask. It is called Nevskaya by place of origin, since it was bred in St. Petersburg. The main features include the following:

• strong body with a broad chest;
• trapezoid head shape;
• ears with tassels at the ends;
• round eye shape.

This is a unique Russian breed. Cats with curly hair were found in the Ural region, but during the war the population decreased to almost complete extinction. In 1988, in the Sverdlovsk region, a kitten with curly hair, named Vaska, was born from an ordinary yard cat. Having crossed a cat with mother, have received breeding base for cultivation of this interesting breed.

These are medium sized cats. They reach a weight of 4 kg, cats can weigh more than 6 kg. The body is short, strong, muscular. The head is wedge-shaped, the forehead is wide, the chin is massive. Eyes large, round, set wide apart.

The breed is a curly, soft, pleasant to the touch wool. Curls of wool spread throughout the body - even on the tail. Color may be different. Cats have a soft character. They are contact, affectionate and sociable, do not tolerate loneliness, subtly feel the mood of the owner, are very attached to the person. Rex unpretentious content, like houses. Such a beast will be a great friend and companion, will not let you get bored.

It is believed that the basis of the breed is - Russian Siberian cat, bred in Russia. It combines several important qualities: a large furry beast with high-quality fur and a developed hunting instinct. Despite the careful work of the felinologists, these animals still carry a bit of wildness. They have a large number of color options.

There is another feature - a short pedigree. In the presence of certain characteristics of the Siberian breed can be attributed to an ordinary cat. Unscrupulous breeders sometimes use this: they substitute kittens, since buyers are mostly interested in appearance and price. In this case, the beast grows, whose traits and character remind the breed a little.

It is also noteworthy that in the line of Russian breeds there are all types of cats, namely:

• hairless - sphinxes;
• Shorthair - Bobtails;
• semi-longhair - Siberian, masquerade, blue;
• Breed with a coat that resembles curled locks - Ural Rex.

Before choosing a kitten, you should decide on the breed: which one you like, what will be the conditions of its maintenance, family nuances (whether there are children in the family and the presence of allergies among family members) and many other parameters. To get started is to determine the floor of the kitten. When the choice is made, you should decide where to get it: from breeders, in a nursery or in a shelter. It is worth paying attention that the pedigree kitten should have the following set of documents:

• pedigree;
• metrics;
• veterinary passport;
• contract of sale.

You should not immediately take the kitten from the mother-cat - you should not hurry. Early weaning from the mother is a great stress for an immature organism with an unformed immune system, which can cause diseases and digestive disorders. At the age of one month, the kitten is only formed immunity. He still needs breast milk, which contains all the necessary vitamins and amino acids.

By the age of two months, the kitten learns from the mother the basic skills: washing, self-feeding, and the hunting instinct develops. The body becomes stronger and more developed. 3 months - the optimal age because the immune system was formed and the psyche became stable, the kitten learned the necessary skills and was accustomed to the tray, the kitten normally contacts people and animals. At this age, the beast must undergo compulsory vaccination.

When the choice is made, you should pay attention to the state of the animal: a healthy kitten must be mobile and inquisitive. Try playing with him, a reaction should follow. And also check the response to sounds. White kittens require special attention: due to the peculiarities of the genes there are representatives with complete or one-ear hearing loss. Pay attention to how the kitten moves: it should not fall to the side, there should be no limp, the tail should “stand by the pipe”.

During the inspection should pay attention to the following nuances:

• eyes should not tear, fester and be inflamed;
• the nose should be cold, there should be no discharge from it;
• the mouth should be pink, any deviations indicate that not everything is in order;
• check for teeth in the mouth;
• ears should be clean, without secretions and ear mites.

Keeping Russian cats is no different from proper care, but each breed has its own nuances. Some breeds require the predominance of certain nutrients in the diet, others - washing when caring for the eyes. Fluffy and semi-long-haired animals require attention to wool: combing and periodic water treatments. Animal care is individual. It depends not only on the breed, but also on the following factors:

• age;
• sterilization / castration or lack thereof;
• past illnesses.

Food should be regular and balanced, it is impossible to feed the animal exclusively dry food. Food should be nutritious and energetically valuable. The diet should be a lot of protein (contained in meat and milk), 20% fat is allowed, and there should not be a lot of carbohydrates. The diet of sterilized / castrated animals is different from the nutrition of ordinary cats and cats. So, it must contain minerals and vitamins, previously selected by a veterinarian.

The diet should include the following components:

• meat - rich in amino acids and nutrients; do not eat fatty meat like pork;
• a fish - rich in phosphorus, calcium and protein;
• milk products should be given with caution, since some breeds are lactose intolerant;
• will be useful cereals with a dash of vegetables, for the interest of the beast is to add meat or fish.

Cats perfectly maintain personal hygiene, but some breeds require separate care. Cats with longer hair require daily combing and occasional water treatments. Ears require attention: they should be inspected and cleaned periodically, with ear drops instilled to prevent ticks and ear diseases. Moistened cotton pad should wash the eyes in the morning.

Most of the diseases that an animal can undergo can be prevented by timely vaccination and periodic vet examinations. De-worming should be carried out once a year. If the animal has access to the street, in the warm season it should be examined for ticks that can carry viruses. To prevent external parasites (ticks, fleas, lisps) are successfully used protective collars that should be changed periodically. Such a measure will completely protect the pet from many troubles. And also from parasites, special drops are used that drip onto the scruff of the neck.

The way of life of the animal must be monitored: so that it does not overcool, does not catch a cold, and does not chill the kidneys. Diseases of the urinogenital system of an animal are very unpleasant, intractable and often have irreversible consequences. From walking, the animal may come injured, scratched or injured. In this case, contact your veterinarian as soon as possible. If this is not possible, according to the rules, treat the wound, prevent combing and licking.

On the Russian blue cat, see the following video.