Siberian cats have long won the love of their breeders. They are valued not only for their character traits, but also for their special appearance. One of the favorites of cat beauty connoisseurs is a blue cat. Since a considerable part of the owners still believe that Siberians have such color, it is time to put an end to this issue. We will tell you which cat is credited with blue color, and what is the reason for the delusion.
General concepts
Often, the authors write not about the Siberian cat of smoky color, but about the Russian blue breed of cats. Despite the controversial opinions indicated on the Internet information portals, there is no Siberian blue cat in nature. The inhabitants are often confused with Russian blue. However, its connection with the Siberian is not confirmed. In addition, the Russian cat is originally from Arkhangelsk and has short hair.
The name "Russian Blue" is considered conditional. At one time, these animals received recognition in England, they were called cats of "foreign type." Breeding was approved abroad, while Russian cats have only the Russian roots and name. For the rest, they have nothing to do with Siberians.
Siberians are descended from the Bukhara cats, they are considered conditionally aboriginal breed. These pets originated from large and long-haired cats, and the best animals of Krasnoyarsk, Novosibirsk and Kemerovo were selected for breeding. They were recognized in Russia, where the breed standard was fixed, which happened not so long ago.
The name "blue" in the Siberian cat is explained characteristic smoky color with a touch of barely noticeable blueness (the so-called "blue smoke"). That is what explains why the cat is called Siberian blue.
In the further article, we will look at pets of a smoky color, calling them conditionally “blue”.
Color features
The characteristic smoky-blue color of the animals was obtained as a result of the interbreeding of silver-colored congeners and recessive colors with no agouti. The color standard provides for monochromatic coloring of the animal without any pronounced pattern or points. Whitish spots on the face, chest or torso are unacceptable. Externally, this color looks noble, a fur coat, casting a light silver shine, gives the appearance of pets a special status.
The degree of saturation of the color can be different (both light and dark), however, the shade should be the same in one animal. The shading of individual parts of the body is considered a disadvantage. Usually this is typical for small kittens: their paws and back are often darker, and the tebby pattern is traced along the body. However, with the first molt, this disadvantage is eliminated, the color is leveled to monotonous. So that the pet does not get rusty spots, it has to be protected from the sun.
Breed description
Siberian blue cats have a large, rather developed and heavy body. They have a thick and long coat, powerful and developed paws, proportional to the body. The average weight of Siberians is 6 kg, however, it often reaches 12 kg. In this case, as a rule, less weight in females, height at withers may be 30-33 cm and more. These cats have a pubescence between the fingers of the rounded paws.
Pet head is rounded, rounded chin, not protruding.The length of the tail in these animals is medium, it is proportional to the body, the width of the tail is longer at the base, at the end it is somewhat narrowed. The fur coat has a thick and double undercoat.
Siberians' ears may be small and large, they are slightly bent forward, round at the ends. Ideally, the distance between them is equal to the width of one ear. The base of the ears is covered with pubescence. At the ends of the ears can be brushes, like a lynx. The eyes of Siberian blue cats are large, round, the outer corners are inclined towards the base of the ears. The upper part of the head has a flattening, the nose is slightly arched, has a small cavity. The neck is round, strong, muscular. The average life of cats is 15 years.
Character
Siberian smoky cats are distinguished by waywardness and high self-esteem. They consider themselves important family members, demanding due respect, like the head of a family. Unlike other relatives, Siberians do not tolerate the presence of other pets in the house. They always take a leadership position and from among the household one person is recognized as authority. As a rule, this is the person who pays them more attention, care, affection, he who feeds them, walks and heals them.
In most cases, it is the rules of this person that the cat performs perfectly.
However, in the absence of proper and timely upbringing, the animal may not recognize it either. An educated cat sometimes listens to all households, it is active and playful.
In general, the breed is considered to be peaceful and good-natured. In addition to loyalty to their masters, the Siberians are tactful. They will never allow themselves to crawl under their feet and beg attention. These pets, on the contrary, will create a look that they allow themselves to be stroked, and not beg for affection.
Smoky-colored Siberians have high intelligence and curiosity. Therefore, some owners try to teach them different teams. For example, pets very quickly understand their name, the commands “eat”, “let's play”, “walk”. They do not worry because of the changing situation, adapt to the new situation in a private house and apartment.
These cats are naturally born hunters, which explains the playfulness of small kittens. Often, laziness is not typical of adult cats, and therefore there should be no birds or small domestic rodents in the house. Even a raised animal can be tempted and eat moving "prey." As for street rodents, Siberians destroy them not only on their territory, but also from their neighbors.
The body of hunters is well developed, in lazy individuals it is weak. In relation to people pets behave differently. Some they do not like and do not admit to themselves, others and at all try not to admit to their beloved master. Still others try to show indifference to all, despite the fact that nothing seems to slip from their seemingly indifferent look.
Siberians love children, sometimes showing parental instincts. They can in their own way nurse with children, protect their sleep, grumble at those who are suitable and prevent pets from playing with children. When communicating with babies, pets do not allow themselves to release claws. They take care of themselves, and therefore do not flirt, so as not to hurt the kids.
Nuances of content
Both an adult cat with a conditional blue color and a little kitten need proper care. On the first day of appearance in the house the kitten must have its own couch. If you put him on the bed with him, he will not understand the division into “his” and “alien”. This will affect the disobedience and non-recognition of the authority of the owner. In addition to the beds, immediately buy a tray with low sides. The first toilet should not be large and expensive. It is better to buy another one later, but it will be inconvenient for the kitten to go straight to the deep pot.
To the pet in the future did not create problems with natural needs, it can be accustomed to go for it on the street.
A small kitten is taken out for a walk more often, and walks at first should not be long. Bring your baby out after vaccination. After each walk, you need to inspect the fur coat in order not to miss the infection with parasites (ticks or fleas). If you have them, you should immediately contact a veterinarian who will quickly and effectively help solve the problem.
As for the care of wool, these procedures will require a lot of time, but they will save the pet from dead wool, which he can wear for months. In addition, combing will help reduce the amount of hairs rolling around the house and sowing the weight of things during shedding. In addition to the comb and pooderki, have to buy furminator. He will not spare the cat from the tangles, but after combing it out with the usual comb, he will remove the dead hair quickly and efficiently.
As pollution will have to clean the ears and teeth of a pet.. If you do not monitor the condition of the teeth, the enamel will be covered with yellowness, in addition, the erasure of the teeth will accelerate. For the care will have to pick up a special brush and paste. Those hygiene products used by humans are not suitable for cats. Ears need to be rid of earwax using a cotton pad dipped in warm boiled water. From time to time it is necessary to visit a veterinarian and carry out antiparasitic treatment.
The Siberian claws need to be trimmed regularly, for which the owners buy a special device - a claw cutter. It will relieve the cat from the tedious cutting of claws, reduce the duration of the procedure. In order for a pet not to tear wallpaper, furniture and carpeting, it must have its own scraps. Ideally, they should be at least two. Feed the kitten more often than an adult. Meals should be balanced and complete. Animal needed vitamins and nutrients.
Food can be natural or industrial, while mixing wet with dry is not recommended.
It is necessary to accustom the pet to a new feed gradually so as not to upset its digestive system. Given an active lifestyle, Siberians need high-calorie food. However, it should not be oily. In order to strengthen tooth enamel, it is necessary to ensure that the pet receives the necessary vitamin and mineral complexes with food.
You can not feed the kittens and adult cats smoked sausage, dumplings, sausages, chips, smoked fish. Meat in the diet can be raw or boiled. If natural food is chosen as the basis of nutrition, it is not recommended to give the cat dry food too often. The diet should include fish, kefir, eggs, cottage cheese and seafood. To rid a pet of wool accumulating in the body, it is necessary to give it sprouted cereals.
About the features of the breed, see the next video.
