Silver British chinchilla: description and content of cats

Silver British chinchillas are real English aristocrats who are revered not only in Great Britain, but all over the world for their luxurious color and plush coat. It is believed that British chinchillas were bred artificially, but this does not mean at all that their genetic data has suffered, and they are weak in health. Far from it. Rather, the opposite is true. These animals are very hardy, they have excellent immunity, moreover, they have a rather calm character.

Before purchasing a British chinchilla, we recommend that you familiarize yourself with the description of the breed, the features of caring for kittens and adults, as well as other nuances.

British chinchillas have more rounded body shapes compared to other colors of this breed. In silver chinchillas, you can always observe a thick and large tail and rounded plump cheeks.

The coat is dense, the undercoat is dense and dense. The color of the short-haired silver chinchillas is more pronounced than that of the long-haired. According to the breed standard, silver chinchillas can have:

• green (olive);
• blue (violet).

Both eye colors go well with a silver fur coat. The color of the coat itself can be:

• silvery;
• silvery shaded.

Consider other breed standards.

• A small nose of a pale pink or darker shade.
• Rounded and at the same time small ears, which are at a wide distance from each other.
• Short, but rather muscular limbs, due to which the animals seem a little low, especially if they are long-haired.
• On average, cats weigh up to eight kilograms, and cats weigh up to 4.5. Weight increases if animals are spayed or neutered.

In silver British chinchillas, the basic tone of the coat and undercoat is snow-white, and only at the tips a dark color predominates, creating a play of silver shade. The tip of each hair is colored only one eighth black, the rest is white.

Silvery shaded chinchillas have a richer silver color on the coat. Their hairs are dyed not by one eighth, but by one third. The undercoat is also pure white.

British chinchillas are by nature the same as any other true British. They are distinguished by a special independence and a certain pride in behavior. They very quickly become attached to their master, but at the same time they do not believe that humans prevail in these “feline-human” relationships, because the British are very self-sufficient and independent.

They get along rather badly with other felines, only if they do not grow up with childhood, but they get along quite well with dogs and other animals, and even play together. Most of the time they prefer to relax, sometimes they walk around their territory and play.

The British never beg for food from the table, especially if they are accustomed to their own diet. They also don't have the habit of waking everyone up in the morning. These animals are very non-capricious, do not get bored when they are left alone, and even completely enjoy their loneliness, do not do dirty tricks while no one is at home.

British silver chinchillas are very non-aggressive animals, but they are extremely negative about being gripped by children. Therefore, it is very important to explain to your children that cats are not toys, so as not to introduce animals into special stress.

British chinchillas are easy to keep.

However, for this it is recommended to study some basic points.

• The plush fur of silver chinchillas has to be carefully looked after to keep it beautiful. For this, it is recommended to comb out the animals 1-2 times a week, long-haired ones are combed out more often so that tangles do not form on the wool. The British are bathed infrequently, usually several times a year. For bathing, use special shampoos for light coat.
• Claws should be cut once every two or three weeks; a special nail clipper is suitable for this. The claws must be cut carefully so as not to injure the animal.
• You only need to take care of your ears as they become dirty. To do this, use a cotton pad and special ear lotion for cats.
• Animals get used to the tray without problems. Therefore, if you decide to replace the filler, this will not be a problem for them.
• Eyes should be wiped with a cotton pad dipped in boiled water or chamomile solution. At the same time, hands must be clean.
• If a cat or cat is not kept on a specialized food, then brush their teeth as often as possible to avoid the formation of tartar or other problems with the oral cavity. To clean your teeth, you will need to purchase a special brush and paste with silver ions. Human hygiene products are not suitable for this.
• British chinchillas should receive basic vaccinations once a year. In front of them, cats and cats must be given anthelmintic medicine.

When observing pus in the eyes, apathy of the animal, coughing, nasal discharge or other changes in the behavior of the animal, it is recommended to immediately consult a veterinarian rather than self-medicate.

You can feed the animals with ready-made food (wet or dry) or self-prepared food.

In general, both prepared food and self-prepared food have their pros and cons. The main thing is that any meal for an animal must be balanced and nutritious, and therefore ready-made feeds are considered leaders in this, because they have everything that is so necessary for animals at very different ages. In addition, ready-made feed does not take time to prepare it. But it should be understood that British chinchillas will have to be fed premium and super premium food, which is quite expensive.

If you feed the animals yourself, then you should definitely include lean meat in the diet, namely: turkey, chicken and rabbit meat, you can also give lamb, and necessarily - boiled vegetables. It is also very important to give cereals and cereals: buckwheat and rice, and others. You can also offer raw meat, even to kittens.

Meat and vegetables should be finely chopped; large pieces should not be given that animals simply will not chew. For very young British kittens, it is recommended to grind food or use a blender to grind it.

Fatty meat in any form should be avoided, especially fried meat is contraindicated. Cow's milk is not recommended, it is best to replace it with fermented milk products: yoghurt, cottage cheese or sour cream in a small amount. It is strictly forbidden to give animals meat and fish with bones that they cannot digest. Fish products are not recommended for sterilized animals. The animals are usually fed twice a day.

Small treats can be given during the day. Be sure to thoroughly wash the dishes of the animals after each meal.

Chinchilla British are considered quite rare, and therefore they cannot be purchased from a dubious breeder, whom you found in the ad or in the first cattery you come across.

As a rule, silver and gold chinchillas are bred only in specialized nurseries that have an appropriate license. Such catteries are mostly monobreed, other kittens are not bred in them. Moreover, it should be understood that such kittens cannot cost several thousand rubles. The average price for a British chinchilla with documents and pedigree (for sterilization or castration) varies from 20 to 40 thousand rubles. Breeding animals cost many times more.

The price of a kitten may also depend on color, possible defects on it, eye color and some other factors. Kittens, whose parents are champions and have corresponding titles, are even more expensive.

For more information on the British chinchilla breed, see the next video.