Description, character, feeding and breeding cats Japanese bobtail

Cats are rightfully considered to be the most beloved pets that people prefer to bring in their homes. Today there are a huge number of breeds of such animals, many of which attract increased attention due to their exotic appearance. Cats of the Japanese Bobtail breed belong to such pets, in the light of which are in demand among breeders around the world.

Animals are famous for their centuries-old history, because their images are found on fragments of rock art, which is attributed to the first century of our era. Bobtails in their homeland are the subject of admiration and adoration, because The Japanese believe that the animal is able to bring good luck and success to its owner.

East Asia is considered the birthplace of cats with a pom-pom tail, from where the breed gradually spread throughout the world. According to Asian beliefs, negative force was concluded in the tail of the animal, and in order for the animals to become harmless, this source of evil was simply cut off from them.

Externally, Japanese Bobtail cats are not distinguished by their impressive size. The animals have an average non-skimpy build, individuals are not inclined to gain too much weight, so they do not suffer from fullness and obesity. The main sign of the breed is the tail, which also consists of a standard number of vertebrae, but only smaller. The vertebrae in the tail are able to bend, therefore, visually the tail is located on the back of the animal.

The length of the tail in bobtails in the straightened state does not exceed 15 centimeters, in the usual curved form will be half of this length. It may seem to an ordinary man in the street that the tail is cut off, since the bends of the vertebrae can only be felt when probing.

It is believed that the breed is the result of a natural mutation in which a person did not participate.

It should be noted that each individual of this breed has a tail that is unique in its structure, type of vertebrae, and fluffiness. However, experts divide animals into 2 categories:

• animals with a chrysanthemum tail;

• cats with a spiral tail.

In the first case, it is located in cats in the form of a ring, while the hair on the tail will be fluffy, which gives the twisted tail the outline of a bud or pom-pom. Spiral tails at bobtails are closed in the form of a circle, the tail can have several bends-ringlets. As a rule, it fits snugly to the back of the animal, which visually reduces its size.

The breed has distinctive signs that confirm the purebredness of the animal.

• Cats and cats stand out with their slim and fit body. The average weight of a Japanese bobtail is 3-4 kilograms.
• The head will have a triangular shape, with sharp corners and bends on it should not be present. The muzzle is slightly extended forward, with clearly defined cheekbones, rounded, but tucked up cheeks and slightly elongated nose.
• The ears of an Asian cat breed will be big. At the base they expand, rounded at the ends, planted widely.
• No less expressive in bobtail eyes are considered. They will be oval, but not convex. Any color of pupils is allowed.
• The limbs are long, the legs will be oval.
• Wool without a dense undercoat, mostly short. Cats can be a different color.

It should be noted that heterochromia is characteristic of the Japanese bobtail breed, which is manifested by pupils of different colors in one individual. Very often you can meet cats with one yellow eye, while the other will be blue.

The lifespan of Asian cats varies between 12-15 years, but this figure depends largely on the conditions of the animal.

Before purchasing cats of any breed, it is imperative to study the habits and temper of the animal you like. As for the Japanese bobtails, such a pet will not be able to get along with a sedentary owner, who prefers passive rest.

Owners of such animals should take into account the active and playful way of life and the nature of cats, so for them It is recommended to provide maximum free space for movement, as well as to purchase toys, ladders and descents for the cat.

In addition to a pronounced interest in birds, fish and small rodents, which can be prey for a cat, the Asian cat stands out for such a trait as housekeeping, so it should have a few personal beds in the house from which the animal will have a good overview of the entire room. for control. In addition, cats and cats need a private space for privacy, where no one will disturb the pet.

Another feature of the character of Japanese bobtails is a rather jealous attitude towards other pets in the house. If the breeder does not confine himself to one cat in a dwelling, then regular fights between animals in the light of rivalry between themselves are not excluded. A similar situation may occur with dogs.

However, strangers contact cats with a high degree of endurance and tolerance, and bobtails react adequately and without aggression to babies and children.

Cats of the Asian breed rather quickly adopt bad habits from humans and other animals, therefore such a pet is recommended to bring up from an early age.

And also bobtails are very inquisitive and intelligent, so the breeder is able to train animals to simple commands, the main thing is to conduct training in the manner of the game.

Today, the culling of individuals along the length of the hair is not carried out by specialists, therefore, you can meet the following Japanese bobtail types:

• long haired;

• semi-longhair;

• shorthair.

The last option is most common. The coat of the animal is silky and soft; a woolen layer may be present on the hind limbs.

Today the following Japanese bobtail colors are common:

• bicolor;

• calico.

The last type of color suggests the presence of stripes and spots on the coat with clear boundaries. The most common white cats with red or black patches on wool. In this case, red and black will be present on the head, tail and ears.

There is some sort of rejection by color - for example, purple and chocolate are considered to be an unacceptable color for Japanese bobtails, and purebred representatives of the breed cannot have Abyssinian coat color.

Monochrome bobtails are highly valued, as well as tricolor cats with prevailing dark colors.

Japanese bobtail breeders are not required to provide animals with any specific housing conditions. Pets are distinguished by their independence, so they take great care of themselves from a young age. Grooming is reduced to a weekly combing of a cat with a rubberized brush. During the molt, you can do it 2 times more often. Combing will be needed mainly long-haired varieties of the breed.

A feature of Japanese bobtails is sensitivity to a decrease in temperature in the room, since animals lack a natural undercoat, they can freeze and even catch a cold. Therefore, the breeder should maintain the room temperature in the dwelling.

Since cats have rather large auricles, they will need to be cleaned at least once a week. Hygiene procedures should be carried out using a wet cotton pad. As well as the owner of an Asian cat should monitor the cleanliness and health of the animal's eyes, because in the light of their large size, the organs of vision become a forced target for dust and other contaminants that can provoke inflammation of the organs of vision.

Caring for a cat at home will require the breeder to pay attention to the claws of the animal, because they grow back quite quickly, they can turn inside, thereby causing discomfort to the cat in the process of walking.

Japanese bobtails do not require the selection of any specialized food, so they can be fed with ordinary natural food with the obligatory inclusion of lean meats in the diet. A third of the cat's daily menu will be allotted to cereals and vegetables, which the pet needs to replenish its carbohydrate and fiber reserves.

If you choose the option of natural food for bobtails, then the breeder should offer the animal eggs, sea fish, sour cream and dairy products, meat by-products.

Specialized feed industrial production for the breed is not allowed, therefore dry and canned options are allowed to be selected taking into account the length of the animal's coat, as well as special conditions, such as pregnancy or castration. According to the owners, bobtails will be suitable premium food.

To get purebred offspring, you should only cross animals of the Japanese breed of bobtail. As a rule, female animals will be ready for mating at the age of 1.5-2 years after they have 2-3 heats. It is not recommended to use animals for breeding before the due date, as there is a risk of the appearance of underdeveloped kittens. You can give birth to females no more than once or twice a year. As for cats, they will be ready to mate at about the same age as cats.

Usually in a litter bobtail there are 2-4 kittens, the rejection in case of crossing of thoroughbred animals has a fairly minimal percentage.

Pets, which are not planned to use for offspring, it is best to neutered or sterilized. The optimal animal age for such operations will be 10-12 months.For females it is important to sterilize before two years.

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