Which cat is better to have in the apartment?

The most popular and sought-after pets, which most often can be seen living in the difficult conditions of modern apartments, are all beloved cats. Of course, not all breeds of these cute animals can be suitable for permanent residence in a cramped apartment. Choosing a future pet for yourself, it is better not to forget that an apartment is not the largest space. In addition, the cat clearly will not be able at any convenient time to go for a walk on the street, because experts recommend to buy cats for apartments breeds of medium size.

Deciding which breed is best to have in your apartment, There are several specific requirements for the pet you are seeking:

• the ability to quickly adapt to everything new and unknown;
• the cat should not make so much noise that neighbors complain about it;
• the ability to endure prolonged loneliness;
• appeasability and sociability.

Also, when searching for a pet, some nuances should be taken into account.

• A certain level of activity of the four-legged friend. Do not opt ​​for an overly active and spoiled animal.
• Many feline breeds are very calm and positive towards their owners. If you have a child, this characteristic needs special attention.
• Whimsical care. Kota with an elongated coat will be troublesome than a short-haired individual. However, the length of the coat is not the main aspect of care, because some cats will need frequent cleaning of the ears, they will need to cut the claws, monitor the condition of the skin.

Much will depend on the habits of the owner of the dwelling itself. If you like inviting guests to your house, you obviously will not fit a pet who loves solitude. And if a dog also lives in your home, an overly pampered cat will experience discomfort in the house.

Many experts argue that the best residential breed of cats can be considered animals without the presence of breed, picked up on the street or selected in a shelter. With these pets you can be sure that your saved cat will remember your kindness for a long time and repay with good behavior.

True, sometimes among the purebred cats you can find individuals with a heavy character, but still such cats can have different advantages.

• Most purebred cats are very unpretentious in feeding and do not have a tendency to allergies.
• They have a very developed intellect, because without it, a cat today simply cannot survive on the street.
• Many purebred pets do not have hunting skills, but ordinary individuals will successfully exterminate pests.

Compliant nature - one of the main criteria for choosing a cat for not the largest living space. Therefore, you need to choose a pet from the calmest breeds of cats.

The following breeds will be distinguished by good temper and high ability to learn.

• Scottish Fold Cat quickly finds a common language with people of any age category. Amenable to training and education, quite unpretentious in food, very quickly attached to the new owners. These cats are not very fond of guests and will hide from them, they are also irritated by the noise.

• British shorthair breed. Externally, the kittens are like soft toys, because they cause sympathy and affection from future owners. They are perfectly adapted to the new home, but it is worth knowing that such an animal will have a special character - it can not be very annoying.

• Persian cats can not live without the attention of their owners, so you have to allocate a separate time for close communication with your favorite. A quiet pet, which only in special cases begins to demonstratively show its claws.

• Burmese cats they will not require separate care, playful, very affectionate, they will perfectly live in families with children.

• Russian blue cat. This is a very friendly individual. Calmly endure a long absence of people at home. Easily surrender to training, requires minimal care and attention.

• Shorthair Exot This is one of the most loyal pets, he will not bother or pester at an inappropriate time to the busy owner. Caring for him to carry extremely easy.

• Canadian Sphynx. One of the most suitable cat breeds for a modern apartment. The reason for such demand in the ordinary people is obvious, because sphinxes have no wool. Bald cats do not know what aggression is, they become attached to their master, like dogs. Sphinxes can be taught tricks, they tolerate street walks in a harness, instantly build relationships and make good friends with other animals.

• Siamese cats are considered the most sociable among all the other breeds of cats, so if your apartment has thin walls, and the neighbors do not like too much noise, the activity of the Siams is unlikely to please them. But if the walls in your home are thick, this will not be a serious problem. Siamese cats are very smart, they learn quickly, they like to perform different tricks, they are always ready to play.

• Java breed. Seals who love to run around, indulge and therefore are considered quite noisy. Javanese breed calmly endure loneliness throughout the daylight hours. Apartment owners are advised by experts to take this interesting breed, it is also perfectly suited for the entertainment of elderly people.

• Ragdoll. If you choose this cat, you can quickly appreciate its light character. Ragdolls perfectly adapt to life in a small apartment.

The easiest way to care for the medium-sized cats that do not have increased activity and at the same time are distinguished by their silence. It is better to abandon the purchase of large animals such as Maine Coon or Bengal cat for urban living space. These cats will feel themselves in it, as if in a close space, which can negatively affect the character and even the health of the four-legged friend.

For a small room, it is better to select the most passive animals, the most popular of which are rated according to the rating: British cat, Peterbald, Scottish Straight, Scottish Fold, Burmese cat, exotic Shorthair.

They will not run all day for all the rooms, knocking everything on the way. Very rarely they can show aggression, they will very calmly treat children and other animals living here.

Sometimes they are too noisy, but they are passive, sometimes capricious, but they will not deliver such extravagant behavior to their owners. Living in an apartment implies the life of a pet strictly within the premises.It turns out that you will not always have the opportunity to walk your pet, and therefore everything that is directly related to the pet will always be in your home.

And these are not always pleasant “aromas” and wool everywhere. They can be considered familiar evidence of being in the house of a representative of the family of felines. In addition, any pet can begin to behave not entirely predictable. You should be prepared for such surprises and not be very upset: Our four-legged friends can not always behave as well-mannered as their owners.

However, there are breeds of cats, for which care is the easiest. These include:

• all breeds of sphinxes (they have no wool, they have low activity, the cats will not “mark” the corners, females are trouble-free during heat);
• Scottish Fold (she has a short coat, so she can rarely be combed, she easily gets used to the cat's toilet, is very clean);
• Cornish Rex (occasionally shedding, losing a small amount of wool).

Many cats are easily accustomed to the difficult conditions of existence in a modern apartment. Having bought a cat for a cat you will avoid scratches on your wallpaper and pieces of furniture, and the sterilization of the cat will save you from unpleasant odors in your home.

A variety of breeds will allow you to choose the most suitable color for your future pet.

Many cats thanks to the excellent care can live for about 15 years, even in conditions of a difficult existence in the confined space of an apartment. Obviously there is no need to start this tender animal in your apartment, if you are not sure that you can love him for such a long time.

For good care of a cat you need to feed him correctly (and this may depend on the characteristics of the breed), you need to take good care of his fur, and as necessary to make visits to the veterinarian. And for many cats it is very important that you always have time to fully communicate with the pet.

The characteristic features of a particular breed, the character traits of the cat should fully coincide with the characters of your family members.

It is also worth finding all the available information about the selected breed of cat, about what kind of food he will need to buy, how often he will have to wash, how well to comb out, and it is worth asking what diseases are characteristic of your pet.

When buying a pet, you may notice varying prices, which may depend on certain factors.

• Rating of a specific cattery. A good nursery will give you all the documents from the pedigree to the pet. Show-class pets will have the highest price - they will have prize-winners in rating exhibitions.
• The presence of certain standards in a particular breed. Experts will immediately see incest in any kitten. This will be considered a serious natural defect. Such defects are even in a kitten quite thoroughbred parents. But such a pet will no longer be a participant in prestigious contests, and therefore the cost of it will be lower.
• The age of the kitten you like will also play a significant role. It is better to buy it at the age of three months. Grown kittens are much cheaper.
• Sometimes breeders determine that the kitten is sick, and then try to “get rid of” it as soon as possible, until this disease becomes noticeable. In this case, the cost of the animal will also be low.

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