Japanese cats: characteristics, choices and rules of care

Japan is an amazing country with its own traditions and cultural nuances. The national color in it leaves an imprint on everything that is possible, including the species diversity of breeds of cats. Due to the peculiarity of the approach, breeding is carried out purposefully. The material of this article will tell the reader what Japanese cats are unique about, how to choose such a pet and what are the main nuances of caring for it.

The cat of the Japanese breed enjoys the special respect of its breeder, to which it is obliged to the traditions of its country. As a rule, individuals do not have a long tail, which is considered to be the focus of devilish power. The short tail, according to popular opinion, has long been recognized as belonging to a unique species. Breeds of such cats are remarkable in that the tail is not chopped off: kittens are born without it. The basis of selection was a cat with the name "Japanese Bobtail."

This cat is different from other members of the cat family. the harmony of body size and proportions. One of the distinguishing features of this animal is the characteristic "samurai stance". The head of the cat tends to form an equilateral triangle, the muzzle is rather elegant, the eyes are large and expressive.

In fact, it is a feline breed bred in Japan, which differs from other varieties by the presence of two or more shades of color. Its coat is single-layered: the lack of undercoat is due to the fact that the origin of the species originated in a mild climate. As for the lack of a tail, the breed is considered conditionally tailless: for some representatives, its length can vary from 2 to 7 cm. Due to its greater thickness and length of hair, it resembles a pompon.

Big-eyed Japanese cats have their own exterior requirements; they must:

• be sure to have a short tail bud;
• inherit the genotype of the Japanese bobtail;
• be directly related to him;
• differ in good health;
• have colors of two or more colors with a predominance of white.

The Japanese cat weighs no more than 4 kg, its body is muscular, its front paws are shorter than the rear ones. Because of this physiological peculiarity, it cannot walk smoothly: its movements more resemble jumps. Purebred Japanese cats do not have different eye colors: such individuals are considered representatives of the American selection.

A variation of the Japanese bobtail is a long-haired bobble, bred by breeders about 20 years after the recognition of the breed by the CFA association. It is noteworthy that the long-haired representative of the tailless breed had other names (“chrysanthemum cat”, “bobby”). However, in the circles of breeders, the individual remained a long-haired bobtail.

A distinctive feature of short-haired cats is the oblate shape of the face. The distance between their ears is already, the muzzle does not have a depression at the transition from the nose to the forehead. Long-haired fellows have a small wool collar, their molting usually takes place within 5-6 days. Other representatives of the breed have a color "mikay", combining three colors: white, black and red.

Despite the fact that tailless cats are considered to be livable creatures, their character can be different. Some of them are tender and agreeable, others are unbearable.They can become attached to the owner, rarely sit idle and constantly find a reason for entertainment. In this case, the active animal will never give up the game with the owner. They are not indifferent to flying insects and rustling candy wrappers.

Because of their activity, they cannot sit around without work, and therefore they will be bored with their masters leading a sedentary lifestyle.. Boblails cannot do without movement and active games, they are extremely inquisitive and are amenable to training. If desired, they can be taught to some teams, and individual individuals after training can bring the necessary items. Others wear their toys in their teeth for a long time and love to play with the owner in pulling objects.

Usually, they support the neighborhood with representatives of their own kind, they will always find a reason for games and other feline entertainments. Unlike many fellows of other breeds, they are not afraid of water, willingly splash in the bathroom and can swim. Breeders claim that these cats more than the rest single out one family member whom they trust, trying to show him their affection with affection. Walking in the fresh air is a favorite activity of Japanese cats. They have no fear when meeting with strangers or animals, they have a pleasant purring voice.

Bobtail is a hunter by nature. This cat is not indifferent to small rodents and domestic birds. Sooner or later, no matter how friendly he is, he will turn his hunting attention to them.

It is quite difficult to purchase a Japanese cat, the reason for which is the search for a proven nursery where purebred kittens are raised. Any member of the breed must have documentation. As for the nurseries in our country, then, unfortunately, we have only one, located in Zavidovo (Moscow region).

It is necessary to choose a kitten approximately when it will be 3-4 months old. At this time, the representative of the breed is already quite active and inquisitive, he can quickly adapt to new conditions of life. The body of the kitten is thin, but it is not weak, the back should have an even bend. The ears must be standing, the eyes of the individual may not only be large, but also set at an angle. Their color will depend on the color of wool, and therefore may be different.

Active kitten is persistent and confident. This is a researcher who is drawn to everything new. Unlike other breeds, the bobtail is considered talkative, friendly and playful. You need to take the most mobile cat, looking to his behavior. With regard to color, the most popular is the color of tortoise-white. However, if there are no such kittens in the nursery, you will have to be content with those that are.

A three-month-old kitten costs an average of 30,000 to 70,000 rubles. The price may vary depending on the gender, nature of the kitten, color and class pedigree. For example, the most expensive representative of the breed will be a female kitten of a tortoise color. In addition, kittens with blue eyes are valued higher.

In general, such animals are not acquired from the hands of the breeder, since there is a great risk of buying an unbreeding pet. There are cases when they were ordered directly from Japan, where there is a richer choice. When buying it is important to make sure that that the kitten was the heir to the Japanese bobtail. No other bobtails (American, Kuril) will replace it; this is already a bloodless breed, no matter what anyone says.

It is believed that the Japanese short-tailed cats are unpretentious in the care and quickly get used to the living conditions, regardless of whether it is an apartment or a private house. Immunity is strong, they rarely get sick. Their average lifespan is 15 years.During this time, the animal must be promptly transported to the veterinarian.

It is necessary to carry out vaccination and deworming in time. Although these cats are not susceptible to hereditary diseases, they can attract fleas and ticks. And because every time after a walk you need to inspect a pet for the presence of parasites. For walking kitty need to acquire a leash.

Bobtails are extremely sensitive to changes in temperature, and therefore can be cold if the house is cold. The reason for this is the lack of undercoat. As for their attitude to the change of residence, in this plan they are not picky. These cats travel well together with the owner and do not suffer from frequent moves from place to place.

With a Japanese cat you need to constantly engage in training, which will allow you to develop not only friendly relations, but also to grow a smart enough animal with a sociable character. These animals seem to many breeders to be true, like dogs. With proper upbringing, they do not allow themselves any aggression, never offend children, preferring to retire if they are offended.

To feed a Japanese cat is necessary correctly. To do this, you can contact a specialist who will help you create a balanced nutritional diet. A breeder should understand that industrial feed alone will not be able to replenish the animal with the necessary nutrients for muscular development and for obtaining vital energy. It is necessary that in addition to dry and wet food, the cat received in food and natural products.

For example, he must constantly eat sea fish, veal, chicken, and offal. In addition to vitamin and mineral complexes, he will need fresh milk, cottage cheese and water. As for the choice of industrial feed, then you need to buy it, taking into account the age category of the animal. Cats usually do not pounce on food, but if it is noticed that an animal too often approaches a bowl with food, it is worthwhile to follow the amount of food it receives.

Overfeeding is fraught with loss of activity and, as a consequence, a decrease in immunity. It is worth considering that some members of the breed are quite picky about food, and therefore will not eat what they do not like.

Products before serving must be crushed. As for the number of meals, you can feed the cat twice a day (in the morning and evening). It is advisable to do this at the same time, removing the bowl after the bobtail has eaten. It is important to pay attention to the fact that the nutritional diet includes vegetables, some fruits and even dairy products. He needs and lean meat, as well as boiled boneless fish.

Less often, you can give the animal boiled chicken yolks. As for milk, it is good for small kittens, but adults can not tolerate it, which is sometimes accompanied by problems with digestion. We must not forget to feed the bobtail and weed from the pet shop.

Served dish should not be too hot. It is strictly forbidden to treat your pet with food from your table, for example, fried sausage, bacon or exotic delicacies. Feeding like this can lead to serious health problems.

Regardless of the type of cats, they need combing wool. If it is representative of the main breed, then The regularity of the procedures is no more than once a week. Individuals with long hair will be happy if combing their hair will be given attention twice a week. In addition, the multiplicity can be increased during the molting period.

Hygiene of the ears and eyes is performed as it is polluted.Their ears are polluted faster than those of other species. Due to the specific structure, they have to be cleaned more often, otherwise it can lead to such consequences as inflammatory processes. As for the claws, then do without the scraper will not work. In addition, it will be necessary to conduct preventive examinations in a timely manner, because the long claws will bend and bring trouble to the pet, because of which the animal will be restricted in movement.

In general, the bobtails fairly clean and constantly clean themselves of any dirt, including dust. When processing wool, you can not use chemicals: you can moisten cotton pads in chamomile broth or plain warm water. You do not need to constantly bathe your pet: it is enough to do this every few months.

The first sign that a cat has worms is an eyesore. If the corners of the eyes seem to be covered with something white, an animal must urgently be taken to the vet, who will select the dosage of the drug based on the weight of the bobtail. Depending on the recommendations of the specialist, the treatment can be repeated.

As for combing out wool, some pets like these procedures very much.

In our country, the process of breeding Japanese purebred cats is problematic due to the fact that it is not easy to find an individual of the opposite sex for mating. No matter how much you want to get offspring, mixing the breed with mongrel cats leads to the birth of kittens with long tails.

The fact that the cat is ready for mating, she tells her behavior. As a rule, individuals during this period begin to make trouble with all households. They are not typical of heart-rending cries, as is the case with ordinary cats. Mothers of cats are usually very caring, for one litter they can bring no more than 3-4 kittens. However, you can not be afraid that the kittens will not survive: the probability of their death is too low.

To get litter, you must also ask when you buy a kitten who has an individual of the opposite sex. Perhaps this will be the solution to the problem.

All about the features of this breed, see below.