Popular breeds of brown cats and cats

Brown cats are not just pets, but symbols of harmony, stability and tranquility. Their dedication and ability to train make them akin to dogs. Choosing the right pet and providing proper care will help you find a loyal friend who will accompany your owner everywhere.

All breeds with a brown coat are artificially bred.

Only the parents have a direct influence on the formation of the color, the rest of the representatives of the pedigree do not pass on their genes for the color of the coat. Males inherit color from their mother, females receive a combination of coat color from both parents.

Brown cats have an unusual character: they are very dependent on their owners.

All individuals of brown breeds have common character traits:

• good nature;
• curiosity;
• sociability;
• friendliness;
• increased activity;
• playfulness;
• devotion.

Separation from the owner is extremely difficult for representatives of brown breeds, therefore it is recommended to travel with them. On the road, they are unpretentious, easily adaptable and ready to follow their owner to the ends of the world.

Individuals with faulty coloring are not allowed to the exhibitions, because the appearance does not meet the accepted standards. They are also not allowed to mate, since they have poor health, and genetic diseases may appear in subsequent generations. It is recommended that such individuals be sterilized.

Before purchasing a kitten, you should familiarize yourself with the requirements for the appearance of different breeds of brown cats.

Representatives of the brown breeds have a wide variety of appearances, from sophisticated smooth-haired Abyssinians to long-haired Persian fat men. Cats are larger than cats.

The Abyssinian cat was considered a sacred animal in Egypt.

Features of the appearance of the Abyssinians:

• average build;
• weight 3-4.5 kg;
• toned developed muscles;
• short, smooth coat without undercoat (therefore molting is less noticeable than in other brown cats and cats);
• color can vary from dark brown to light apricot;
• the coat on the tummy is lighter, but should not contrast with the general color.

Havana also belongs to the breeds of brown cats, it was bred from crossing a Siamese cat with a black American shorthair cat (after several generations, a persistent rich color was obtained). It has the following features:

• rather large muscular body;
• weight 4-6 kg;
• narrow muzzle and wide-set ears with an inclination forward;
• bright green eyes;
• short coat of uniform red-brown color.

Individuals of this breed often have dental problems, so it is recommended that the kitten be prevented from dental diseases by a veterinarian from 4 months.

The Chocolate Persian is the laziest sofa breed of all brown breeds.

Distinctive features:

• muscular squat body;
• weight can reach 6-8 kg;
• strong stocky body with correct proportions;
• the muzzle is flattened;
• a miniature upturned spout in a light coffee shade;
• thick short neck and rather massive paws;
• round head with small, low-set ears;
• round, expressive eyes can range in color from orange to copper;
• long soft coat with a thick gray undercoat.

The chocolate exotic was bred in America; the representatives of this breed have a very capricious character.

Distinctive features:

• weighs from 4 to 7 kg;
• stocky physique;
• round head;
• massive lower jaw;
• the color varies from a shade of a tree bark to a rich coffee color;
• the coat is short, silky, tight to the body;
• wide-set eyes.

The Burmese is an American breed, the standard of which is the marbled color.

Peculiarities:

• weight from 3 to 6 kg;
• the physique is strong, muscular;
• sable color (deep dark brown, almost black ears) and champagne (coffee with milk color, brown tail and muzzle), while the tummy should be lighter than the back and should not contrast with the main color;
• short silky coat;
• yellow eyes are especially prized.

The Devon Rex is the most difficult breed to breed. Individuals of this breed have an unusual appearance:

• weight from 2 to 4.5 kg;
• the physique is fragile;
• long thin legs and tail;
• small head with large ears;
• narrow muzzle;
• color from honey to brown;
• curly soft six;
• almond-shaped eyes.

Devon Rexes have non-standard body proportions.

The British Chocolate Cat is a true domestic bear. The distinctive features are as follows:

• weight of cats from 3 kg, cats - up to 7 kg;
• strong physique;
• short legs;
• very dense short-haired coat with an even thicker undercoat;
• color from cream to rich chocolate.

The British chocolate color is distributed as evenly as possible throughout the body, in contrast to representatives of other brown breeds. Color development can last up to two years of age.

Scottish Fold brown cats and cats are the result of a natural mutation:

• weight 4-7 kg;
• strong body with a wide chest;
• overhanging ears, the tips of which are inclined towards the head;
• the coat is rather short and thick, a fluffy tail is allowed as the standard;
• brown color;
• large brown or golden eyes.

Chantilly Tiffany was bred in New York.

Appearance:

• weight about 5 kg;
• the body is elongated with soft contours;
• wedge-shaped head;
• silky coat without undercoat;
• fluffy tail;
• according to the standard, coloring is allowed from lilac shades to brown with various spots or stripes;
• bright expressive golden oval eyes.

Cats and kitties of this breed have the fluffiest hair on their paws and in the collar area.

It is better to choose a kitten at the age of 4 months, it is at this time that all defects of the breed appear. A marriage of color indicates a non-purebred origin or incorrect crossing.

Before buying, you need to decide on the sex of the animal: cats are more independent and with age may begin to avoid affection, cats are affectionate all their lives (of course, it all depends on the nature of a particular individual).

Neutering cats gives more complications and takes longer to heal than neutering cats.

It is best to take kittens from people you know to be sure of their health, or in catteries with a good reputation. You should not buy pedigree kittens with discounts, this may mean that the animal is sick, the individuals are not simply discarded.

It is not recommended to take kittens before the age of four months, the cat teaches them to wash all this time, teaches them to use the litter box, in addition, through the mother's milk, the pet's immunity is laid for life.

Immediately after purchasing the pet, it is best to take the pet to the veterinarian for a comprehensive examination and tests for the presence of parasites, as well as for scheduling vaccinations, determining the diet.

A thoroughbred kitten must have a veterinary passport on a special form, which contains the following information:

• date of deworming;
• date and name of three vaccinations;
• the seal and signature of the doctor.

Acne or vascular mesh on the kitten's skin indicates poor health, attempts at unsuccessful treatment (for example, bald patches are signs of lichen).

The anal opening should be clean, pale pink, if there is redness, the kitten most likely has worms.

Even if the kitten has just woken up, the eyes should not water, the iris is clear, without dragging.

The ears must be clean, free from scratches and stains, both inside and outside.

The kitten should watch the finger moving from side to side, if it cannot focus - there are problems with the development of the brain, such a kitten will not be able to train to the litter box, with age it can become very aggressive.

Check the bite: the upper jaw should cover the lower jaw, an irregular bite will cause digestive problems, because the food will not be properly chopped.

The main indicator of a pet's health is the state of its coat (a healthy cat has a silky coat).

Also, a healthy individual has clear eyes, clean ears and good teeth.

It is necessary to wash cats of brown breeds exclusively with special shampoos for animals, taking into account a certain type of coat. It is better to choose shampoo after consulting a veterinarian.

A brown cat needs a complete diet, trace elements and vitamins.

In addition to containers for food and water, cats and cats need a tray, scratching post, a house for rest and privacy, as well as safe toys. Long-haired individuals and cats with an undercoat will additionally need a furminator.

Proper care prolongs the life of the animal and helps to maintain its health until a ripe old age.

Brown kittens, especially in early childhood, are very active, love to play and explore every corner of the apartment, with age, representatives of some breeds become phlegmatic.

Brown cats are very friendly, sociable and inquisitive, but they require increased attention from the owner and it is very difficult to tolerate separation even for one day. Such pets are most suitable for couch potatoes, despite the fact that they are quite easy to adapt when traveling.

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