Golden British chinchilla: description of cats, character traits and rules of care

British golden chinchillas are truly amazing creatures that get along well with their owner and other animals in the house. However, few people know that the golden chinchilla is not a separate breed of cats, but only the color of the British. The golden color of chinchilla is quite rare, and therefore representatives of felines with such a plush coat are very highly valued. In this article, we will take a closer look at the description of golden British chinchillas, find out the features of their character and all the nuances of keeping and caring at home.

It is believed that the gold and silver colors of British chinchillas were artificially bred by breeders by crossing the Persians with the British.

Today there are several plausible versions of the origins of the British with this color. Some sources say that the golden color was first obtained by British breeders, while others emphasize that American breeders and felinologists participated in the development of the color.

Among the numerous origin stories, only one conclusion can be drawn that thanks to the long-term and painstaking work of professionals, such a luxurious coat color was obtained, which can be admired to this day. At the same time, British chinchillas have good health and immunity, and also have a very mild character.

British gold chinchillas tend to be soft and rounded. The coat of the representatives of this breed is very knocked down and thick, the undercoat is also printed.The coat is so soft that it looks like a fox.

British chinchillas boast well-developed muscles, their front and hind legs sometimes look shorter than they really are.

The tail of golden chinchillas is large, thick and fluffy, the hair on it is longer than on the entire body.

The head and ears are small. The ears are slightly sloping, well spaced apart. The eyes are large.

The coat of golden chinchillas is only partially dyed. The undercoat is usually cream, apricot or milky in color, and the coat itself is gray-red, that is, each tip is only slightly dyed dark, which creates such an amazing shade of playing gold on the fur coat.

A distinctive feature of golden chinchillas is the eyeliner around the eyes and nose that is dark brown, almost black.

Adult cats can gain weight up to 8 kg, while cats weigh up to 4-5 kg. It is also worth noting that neutered and neutered animals can weigh up to 10 kg.

Golden chinchillas inherited all the traits of the aristocratic British.

We can say that British chinchillas are very mannered and at the same time calm animals. They prefer to rest a lot, eat and play on schedule. They perfectly tolerate the times when they are left alone.

It is quite difficult to get along with representatives of felines of other breeds, but they get along much better with dogs and other animals in the house.

Without too much trouble, you can train the British to the litter box. They do not beg for food from the owners, considering it inappropriate for their behavior, do not wake everyone up in the morning.

Playful at any age, but prefer to play with the owner. They themselves are inactive. Golden chinchillas are very affectionate, but do not tolerate constant gripping from children. If they are tortured, they can hide and be offended for a while.

Golden chinchillas are short-haired and long-haired. If it seems that looking after long hair is more difficult than short, then this, of course, is a delusion. Any animal needs care, and seasonal molting simply cannot be avoided either by animals with long or short hair. All need to be combed out constantly.

By breed standards, golden chinchillas with green eyes are most common, but variants with blue and yellowish eyes are not excluded. The color blue is mainly found in silver chinchillas.

Golden British chinchillas should not have a pronounced pattern on the coat, as a rule, these are soft and gentle transitions from one shade to another.

Taking care of British chinchillas at home is easy. The main thing is not to forget about anything.

• The animal should be combed several times a week; during the shedding season, the fur can be combed out more often. To do this, use a soft cat brush.
• Brushing your teeth is also recommended for cats and cats once a month. Desirable more often. But since the procedure is not the most pleasant, not all animals tolerate it with great pleasure, even if you teach them from childhood. The best prevention of tartar formation is still dry food, the particles of which gently clean the teeth.
• Claws should be trimmed every 2-3 weeks or as they grow back. For this procedure, you should use a special nail clipper.
• British chinchillas should be bathed several times a year using a special shampoo.

You should take care of cats' eyes only using a clean cotton pad dipped in boiled water or chamomile solution. You should not use special drops to cleanse your eyes. But the ears should be cleaned with a special lotion, but for this it is also recommended to use cotton pads, and not sticks.

Toilet training for British chinchillas is easy. Therefore, even when changing the litter, the animals can easily adapt to the new tray.

If the animal walks in the warm season, then it is imperative to purchase a flea and tick collar for it. If the animal develops apathy, cough or runny nose, as well as any other symptoms of the disease, it is very important to immediately consult a veterinarian without resorting to self-medication.

For the features of the care and maintenance of the golden British chinchilla, see the following video.

It is very important to feed British chinchillas in a balanced way, because the right food contributes not only to the improved functioning of the cat's body, but also saturates it with vitamins and minerals, which have the best effect on the quality of the coat.

Ready-made food contains everything necessary for proper nutrition of adults and kittens. Of course, when it comes to premium professional feed.

It is difficult to say which diet is better - natural food or ready-made food. Many veterinarians and felinologists have been arguing over this issue for several years. That's why the choice should be made based on personal preferences, the needs of the animal and their own capabilities.

Ready-made feeds are presented in a huge variety of lines. There are both different tastes of feed, and special therapeutic lines, which, for example, can serve as the prevention of urolithiasis (urolithiasis) for castrated and sterilized individuals or the prevention of acute food allergies. Professional brands have a lot of such lines. But medicated feed should be purchased only after consultation with the treating veterinarian.

Choosing a natural diet, you should understand that it should be present on a daily basis:

• lean meat - turkey, chicken, lamb and others;
• boiled vegetables;
• porridge - rice, buckwheat;
• eggs, you can quail, but it is advisable to feed only with yolk;
• dairy products, especially yoghurts and low-fat cottage cheese.

Meat should be given to animals, finely chopped, the same applies to vegetables. You should refuse everything fatty, such as pork, and fried. You should not give pure milk either. Meat and fish with bones are contraindicated for cats and cats.

The bowls of the animals should be rinsed thoroughly after each meal. And remove uneaten food as quickly as possible. Animals should be fed 2 times a day at the same time.

Gold chinchillas are very expensive to breed. The price of individuals for castration or sterilization usually varies between 15-40 thousand rubles, and for breeding an animal with all the documents and pedigree can cost even 100 thousand rubles.

It is not recommended to knit animals for lovers. It should be understood that such professional activity is carried out exclusively by specialized nurseries. But if you want to start your own business, then you should weigh the pros and cons, calculate all the costs and consider where the animals will be kept. And only then should you buy a pair of beautiful golden chinchillas.

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