Breeds of cats with blue eyes

Very popular are cats and cats with eyes the color of the sky. This phenomenon is rare, mostly animals have yellow and green eyes. It is the exclusivity of blue-eyed cats that explains their popularity. Representatives of many breeds have such a distinctive feature.

Eye color is directly related to coat color. This is due at the genetic level. If the coat is white, then the eyes are almost always blue. The nature is rather mysterious, and mestizo cats may also have blue eyes, but non-standard colors of wool. If one of the parents of the animal was white and blue-eyed, then the gene can be transmitted.

There is another option - acromelanic colors, they are the same color-point. Such animals have a main color - white, and specks can be black, brown, fawn, beige, peach. On the face there may be spots around the eyes with black arrows. This phenomenon is also explained by genetics.

Animal lovers and experts in this field appreciate blue-eyed animals. Not every white pedigree cat is distinguished by such a sign, it is rather an exception to the rules. The most beautiful cat is an animal with snow-white coat and bright blue eyes. Such pets conquer all participants of exhibitions and competitions.

• Turkish Angora. Ancestors of the breed were known in the XVII century. The combination of attractive appearance and docile nature. Blue eyes are not a mandatory sign of the breed, however, it occurs quite often. Shades can be from heavenly to sapphire. In Turkey, Angora is considered a national treasure. It is noteworthy that representatives of the breed have white wool and eyes of different colors - one is blue, and the second is yellow.

• Kao Mani. For the first time they wrote about cats in the XIV century. In those days they lived only with royal families. Many believe that short-haired animals have mystical abilities and attract good luck. Initially, the cat had only blue eyes, but over time other colors of the iris became possible. If you decide to take yourself such a pet, then be prepared for the increased sociability of a handsome man.

• Turkish van. One of the oldest breeds, is recognized as an aboriginal. The ancestors of pets lived in Turkey near Lake Van, and therefore received such a name. Cats are not pure white, but are a prime example of the gene for spotting. The animals have a colored tail and 2 spots on the head, while the body and paws are white. Blue eye color is common, it is also possible copper, amber and a combination of several.

• Sphinx. Bald cats are predominantly white in color, so they can have blue eyes just like others. Sphinxes are very fond of people, so they are used even in procedures for zootherapy. Such an animal will be a wonderful blue-eyed member of the family.

A cat with blue eyes does not have to be white. We give the breed color-color point, which can boast blue eyes of different shades.

• Siamese and Thai cats. The most ardent representatives of the group of Siamese Oriental breeds. Externally, the cats are different, however, the color of the coat and eyes are similar.The color point is known to be associated with the blue eye gene. The body of the animal is white, and the paws, tail and muzzle are dark. The eyes are always blue, but may differ shades.

• Balinese cat. Semi-long wool distinguishes this animal from a Siamese cat. The breed was bred in America. By standards completely duplicates siamok. Active and noisy cats with a sharp muzzle are different from the Siamese also with a tail, which is more like an ostrich feather in shape.

• Tonkinesis The crossing of the Siamese and Balinese breeds led to the emergence of such animals. The existence of tonkinesis began in the distant 1960 in Canada. Color of color-point in representatives of the breed can have any shade. Eye color is quite attractive, more like aqua, aquamarine.

• Himalayan cat. Even today, the felinological organizations did not come to the exact conclusion that this breed should be considered as a separate or a variety of Persian. The hue of the iris can be absolutely any. The most common option - pale blue eyes.

• Sacred Burma. Breed with the same color can have eyes not just blue, but even blue. The shade of the iris is always saturated. The hair is semi-long, therefore representatives of the breed are often confused with the Burmese cat. The latter are distinguished from sacred Burma by white socks on the paws in front and boots on the rear.

• Snow shu. Breed with short hair was obtained by crossing a Siamese cat with a two-color American shorthair. Breed in translation means "snow slipper", because the legs, chest and muzzle is white. The iris has an intense deep blue color.

• Ragdoll The appearance of the representatives is similar to the Burmese cats, but differs in a more dense physique. Semi-long wool with a characteristic color-point color. The eyes are wide and expressive, the iris is intense blue, there may be different shades.

• Neva Masquerade or Siberian color-point. Not all felinological organizations recognize these animals as a separate breed. There are even those who do not recognize this color among representatives of the Siberian breed. The breed is particularly common in Russia. On the muzzle of cats there is an attractive mask, which is typical for the color of this type. The iris can be any shade of blue.

White wool and color-color can be found among representatives of other breeds. Among the Scottish, British, Bobtails, Sphynx, Exotic, Rex and many others may be blue eyes, it just happens less often. We give rare breeds with eyes the color of the sky.

• Foreign White. Translated from English means "white foreigner." Representatives have common roots with the Siamese breed. Foreign White bred in the UK. Cats have exclusively white wool and eyes with rich blue irises.

• Ojos Azules. The breed name in Spanish means "blue-eyed". This is the color of the eyes is the card of the breed. It is noteworthy that the coat color can be any other than white and color-point. Only small white spots on the case are possible.

Select the appropriate breed. Learn not only about the appearance, but also about the habits, features of care for the animal. You should not start a Persian snow-white cat, if you rarely go home. Such a pet requires many affection and quality care for hair and eyes. First, decide why you need a blue-eyed cat. Perhaps you want to win at shows, breed a breed, or just want to get a new friend.

To purchase a baby visit the nursery, where they breed the desired breed. There you can look at the kittens and their parents in their natural habitat. Perhaps, already at the first visit, some kid will choose you. In any case, it is very important to buy a kitten just in person.

You should not make a purchase of a kitten in a pet store or in the bird market. There, they are unlikely to provide you with documents and will not accurately tell you about possible problems with a particular baby. Too great a risk to buy a half-breed or a kitten with diseases. Even if you start the baby just as a member of the family, it is not worth the risk.

Experts believe that snow-white cats are the best to participate in exhibitions, but the requirements for them are quite high. It is important that even short wool requires special care. It is required for pets with blue eyes and white color. We give some tips on the content of these cats.

1. Limit walks down the street. Outside the house, the animal may become very dirty. Wool quality may also deteriorate.
2. Bathe your pet regularly. Normal regularity - once in 2 months or as far as pollution.
3. You need to comb the animal often. Long-haired blue-eyed cats during moult scratch 2 times a day.
4. During washing, use only quality products from pet stores. Otherwise, not only wool can deteriorate, but also health.
5. Use natural care products. Not only simple shampoos, but also powders, pastes for white wool may be needed.

It is particularly difficult to contain a blue-eyed Persian cat. To frequent bathing and combing is to teach your pet since childhood. Eyes require a lot of attention from the owners. They need to be regularly washed and cleaned, otherwise the animal will start to hurt.

Look at the blue-eyed cat in the next video.