British tabby cats: what do they look like, how to contain and name?

For true connoisseurs of tranquility and silence, the British short-haired straight-eared cat is ideal as a pet. These animals are characterized by an aristocratic character and a calm disposition. True, this does not apply to kittens of this breed. At a young age, the British are active and playful, so they need education and control.

If you are a busy person who loves order, silence and four-legged friends, opt for this particular breed. Soft lumps feel calm in the absence of a person. Unlike some representatives of the feline family, the British do not single out one owner for themselves. They distribute all their love equally among all family members.

Purebred British cats perfectly find a common language with other animals in the house. It should be noted the great love for children. Balanced character and self-control are ideal for the role of a nanny.

They are often compared to the Cheshire Cat. It's all about the features of the structure of the muzzle. Chubby cheeks with a slightly protruding tongue resemble a famous smile in description.

The coat of any Briton is thick, it can be long or short, reminiscent of a teddy bear. This is ensured by the same length of the coat itself, as well as the undercoat. Among all the existing colors among the British, the main types of color are distinguished:

• black;
• blue;
• chocolate;
• lilac;
• Red;
• cream;
• White;
• cinnamon;
• faun;
• tortoiseshell;
• color point;
• bicolor;
• tabby;
• silver.

The cinnamon color appeared relatively recently, it is considered one of the rare among this breed. Its second name is ground cinnamon. Due to genetic characteristics, only cats can have this coat color.

Tabby can be divided into three groups:

• marble;
• brindle or striped;
• spotted.

Tabby cats gained popularity after the release of the Whiskas ad featuring the main character, a cute British cat with stripes. Today we will take a closer look at the features of the British tabby cat, try to determine which name is most suitable for a boy and a girl.

The main rule for striped fluffy cats is that the lines should be clear, without breaks. The more stripes, the more beautiful the pet. There is a pattern on the forehead that resembles the letter "M". On the surface of the ear there is a spot the size of a fingerprint.

The coat of a purebred kitten is gray with many stripes of various shades, up to black. Closed stripes on the chest, reminiscent of a girl's necklace.

Clean animals spend most of their time sleeping. They don't need constant control and attention. There are times when a pet hides from people to be alone with itself.

Intelligence combined with intelligence allows pussies to quickly understand what they want from them. These skills are the best way to help out at the time of training to the toilet or scratching post. If you caught the mischievous man doing the wrong thing, just yell at him. In no case should physical force be used.

Taking care of your pet is easy. If you want to show your tiger at an exhibition or decide to breed anti-stress balls of happiness, then pay due attention to the coat.

It is easier to do this with a combing brush, twice a week is enough. Thus, you will not only get rid of dead hairs, but also please the cat with a pleasant massage.

Aristocrats are bathed at most twice a year, or after heavy pollution.

Be sure to trim your claws. This should be done once or twice a month. For this procedure, special scissors for cats are suitable. You can buy them at any pet store.

Every day, you should wipe the eyes with a cotton pad. Clean the ears with a cotton swab or a disc moistened with ear drops.

Briton's teeth also need a daily check-up. If you find any trouble, you should immediately seek help from a specialist.

Proper nutrition directly contributes to the beauty of your pet's coat. Cats need vitamins, minerals and other useful elements.

You can buy ready-made feed, but only of the highest quality. Depending on age, gender, taste preferences, the type of feed is selected. If you decide to feed your pet yourself, remember the permitted foods:

• lean meat and offal;
• boiled fish of low-fat varieties;
• quail eggs;
• any cereals;
• sprouted cereals;
• grass for cats.

Food intended for an adult animal should not be given to a small kitten. Pork must be completely abandoned. A poultry or rabbit is best suited as a meat feed. Dairy products should be as low-fat as possible, sugar in the composition is excluded. It is not always possible to pre-process food. Sometimes it is worth pampering with raw vegetables and meat products..

Don't forget the water. A bowl of clean water should always be visible. Make sure that no food pieces or other debris gets into the water.

The health of your four-legged friend comes first. A strong immune system allows British cats to get sick much less often than other members of the feline family. They have two weaknesses - draft and cold. This should be taken into account when choosing a personal location for your pet.

This breed is less likely to suffer from oncological diseases, and with proper care it reaches a ripe old age. The fact that castrated cats live longer than their counterparts has been recorded.

Even if you took a furry from the nursery, and it already has a name, it doesn't matter. You can always call your friend whatever is convenient for you. Stately, intelligent animals should have an appropriate name. What should you call a striped British boy?

Here is a list of the most common cat nicknames:

• Thomas;
• Whiskas;
• Caesar;
• Leopard;
• Oliver;
• Baron;
• Marsik;
• Donut;
• Pooh.

Common names for cats:

• Alice;
• Asya;
• Mouse;
• Belle;
• Ponochka;
• Lynx;
• Anfisa;
• Haze.

For more information on British cats, see the video below.