British golden cats: color features and breed description

Golden British cats are pets loved by many. They earned their popularity due to the unusual color of the fluffy coat. It is important to note that British gold is rare rather than widespread. Therefore, if you want to become the owner of an unusual pet, then you should pay attention to just such cats.

British cats, whose fur is dyed in various shades of gold, are considered the rarest, most valuable and expensive. It is important to remember that a real golden Briton will never have gray spots on his fur. If such inclusions are present, then you should immediately abandon the purchase of the animal. Such marks are considered a marriage and a significant defect.

The coat of this breed is rather long, not too dense and thick with a double undercoat. In addition, it is important to consider that the more pronounced the golden hue in the color, the more purebred and thoroughbred the cat is. Moreover, the undercoat should be colored apricot. If it is gray, then the animal is rejected.

A distinctive feature of these animals is also the fact that they reproduce rather poorly... This explains their high cost and rarity. There are also quite a few such cats in nature.That is why it is very difficult to find 2 purebred individuals for crossing and procreation. In addition, the offspring of such Britons develops rather slowly and difficult.

Golden British are a special color of cats. However, it is not solid - there are several subgroups of golden cats:

• shaded;
• veiled;
• tabby (which includes ticked, spotted, striped, and marbled).

Let's consider each of the above types in more detail.

• British shaded. Such a cat has a rather original color. So, the lower part of the hairs on the wool is colored in golden and apricot shades. A characteristic feature is also the presence of the so-called white collar. This group is fairly common within the golden British breed.

• Veiled. This subgroup of gold Britons is called chinchilla. This name is due to the fact that a small part of the hairs of a cat's fur has a so-called plaque. This British variety is considered the rarest and therefore the most expensive.

• Tabby. This color group includes several variations: ticked, spotted (or leopard), striped and marbled. The main feature is the heterogeneity of color, the presence of a pattern on the coat.

Caring for a kitten should begin in the very first days of its appearance in the house. During this period, the animal adapts and gets used to new environmental conditions, to people.

Therefore, special attention should be paid to the animal at this stage.

• You should not constantly hold the kitten in your arms, try to catch or pet him. Try to constantly be near the animal and talk to him affectionately, do not show aggression or discontent.
• Place the toilet, water and food dishes as close to each other as possible (you can arrange them later). Thus, you minimize the amount of movement of the cat, and he will quickly get used to new conditions.
• Close doors, windows and closets.
• Move carefully around the apartment and sit on sofas, chairs, etc. Pay attention to where the kitten is at the moment.

As for the diet, in the early days it must be fed in the same way as the animal was fed by the previous owners. Gradually, other foods can be added to the diet. So, the animal can be fed with special dry food or natural products.

At the same time, it is worth remembering that food for the cat should always be fresh and prepared separately.... Do not give your pet leftovers and leftovers from the master's table. In addition, there is a list of prohibited products, the use of which is contraindicated and can cause negative consequences (from mild ailments to death). These products include:

• raw meat;
• raw fish;
• milk (if your pet is older than 3 months).

On the other hand, it is advisable to include the following products in the cat's diet:

• boiled meat (except pork - it is completely prohibited);
• raw chicken eggs;
• dairy products (cottage cheese, kefir, sour cream);
• boiled vegetables;
• porridge with vegetable oil;
• boiled fish (but not more often than once a week).

If you decide to feed the cat with dry food, then choose only high-quality brands and purchase them only in trusted stores.

Remember to visit your veterinarian regularly for preventive check-ups. It is also necessary not to forget about the need for vaccinations, the systematic removal of worms from the body (family members must also drink courses of tablets for worms), treatment for insects (for example, fleas).

In addition, due to this unusual color of light colors, it is important to observe the hygiene of the cat. It needs to be bathed and brushed. Bathing should be carried out in case of heavy contamination and using specially designed hygiene products. Combing is a more regular procedure that needs to be done at least once a week. Use special combs and brushes. Also, don't forget to trim your claws.

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