Laperm: description of cats, their character and features of the content

The Laperm cat is a unique creation, these pets are very beautiful. Adorable cats and cats have a distinctive feature - it is their curly hair. This feature was laid down in the basis of the name of the breed: "laperm" consists of two words - "la" and "perm". "La" is an article from the French language, "perm" is an English word, it has a translation - "permanent perm".

About the Laperm breed became known only recently. Many believe that these cats were able to appear due to a genetic mutation that occurred in the genotype of a simple pet. In the US state of Oregon, on a farm located in Dallas, in 1982, Speedy, a mongrel cat, was able to give birth to 6 cubs. Five kittens were simple, they looked alike, and the last kitten had no fur, ears were set wide, there were blue stripes on the skin and curled vibrissae.

The owners of the cat Linda and Richard Coel thought that the last kitten was weak, and did not draw any conclusions about the appearance of the cub. The kitten grew up, and as soon as the second month ended, the cub began to have a soft and wavy coat. By the third month, the kitten's whole body was completely overgrown with curly hair. The kitten became charming, he was given the name - Curly, this name meant "curly".

When Curly grew up, she was able to give birth to five cubs, and they all had wavy hair. For the next 10 years, the pets were freely crossed, and curly cubs with both long and short coats were born. The owners were surprised at this breed, but they did not think that the breed was new.When there were too many pets with unusual fur, the owners decided to come to the felinological organization and declare unusual cats.

Having conducted studies of this species, the researchers were able to find out that the curly-haired gene can be predominant, and both cats and cats can carry it. The laperm pet was shown to the public only in 1992, when a cat show was held in the city of Portland, which is located in the state of Oregon. After that, the researchers began to breed these animals. Siamese and Manx pets were used to produce Laperm babies. Only in 2008 the Laperm breed was officially recognized, and only this year the CFA was able to recognize the breed.

The head of a pet laperm has the shape of a triangle, its corners are gently rounded. The muzzle has a wide appearance, at the bottom there is a strong and strong chin. You can see the round outlines on the pads of the mustache. The vibrissae are too long and flexible. There is a small indentation on the lower lines of the eyes that goes to the nose, this indentation can be felt. The entire profile is straight up to the end of the spout. The forehead is flat.

The ears are medium to large in size, cupped and wide. There is a small pubescence on the inside of the auricles. There are tassels on the tips of the ears of the pet.

In animals of the Laperm breed, eyes are widely spaced, they have the appearance of almonds and slight inclinations towards the base of the ears. When cats are alert, their eyes begin to widen. The shade of the eyes is varied and cannot be correlated with the color of the fur.

The constitution of animal lairms is of medium size, the bone skeleton is of medium thickness or it is slightly thin. If you have a balanced physique, then males will be larger in size than females. The size may depend on the mass: the weight of a cat can reach about 6 kilograms, and a cat's weight can be up to 5 kilograms. Males may be slightly taller than females.

The tail in animals is proportional to the body and can taper well towards the tip. Pet feet are of medium length, but the front feet are slightly shorter than the hind feet. The paws have rounded pads. The entire fur of the laperm is curly, but it may appear not from birth, but only after reaching 4-6 months. Before that, the cubs can live without hair or have a straight coat, then they begin to shed and become curly.

Some matured males can change their appearance: they lose their fur, and then grow back again with curly hair. The color, length of the hairs and the degree of their curl may differ in different individuals of a given breed. There are pets that have both long and short hair. All cats can have a light springy coat, which can be wavy or curly. Too much curly hair grows on the pet's belly, near the ears and on the neck.

Lapermas come in a variety of colors. These animals have counted about 30 color options.... The main and not too rare colors are white, red, ivory, chocolate and cinnamon. In pets with these exact colors, the paw pads and nose have a pink tint. In black cats, the paw pads and nose are black in color.

Cats of the Laperm breed are very cute creatures, they can require care and attention to themselves. Cats want to be noticed and attract the attention of their owner in different ways. Pets want to establish contacts with people. As soon as this beautiful animal sees the approaching owner, it will begin to purr.

When observations were made, it became clear that The Laperm breed is too loving. Cats and cats can constantly reach out with their paws to the face of their owner, in order to show the owner all their love.These pets cannot imagine their life with a lack of affection, and for this reason, animals show tenderness to humans and in return receive affection from the owner. Laperm likes to be near the chest, on the arms or on the shoulders of a person.

Animals of this breed are responsive and loyal. If the owner calls out to them, the cats will immediately come running to him. Usually cats have a very quiet voice, but if they want to draw attention to themselves, they can make a ringing sound. If the cat lives in a private house, then she can catch mice and rats in the yard. But even with a hunting instinct, they can take root well in apartments.

Pets of the Laperm breed have a special character, they get used to different living conditions.

Lapermas are unpretentious, and they do not have any needs for the place of residence. Since animals love their owners, you need to place the cat's bed next to your sofa or chair. For the most part, cats prefer to lie close to their owner, or even in his place. For this breed, life in the country is quite suitable.

For the animal to feel comfortable, you need to take care of it.

For a cat's coat to look great, it needs to be combed well. This process is straightforward and mandatory. You need to brush your pet 2 times in 7 days using a massage brush with wide teeth. If you do not brush the cat, the curly coat will form tangles. Then you have to trim the cat a little, which will not give the animal an attractive appearance.

If pets start to shed, they need to be combed. 4 times in 7 days, but usually cats do not shed profusely... You should also remember about bathing your cat. It is necessary to bathe these animals once every 45-60 days, using shampoos and conditioners that have a natural base. You do not need to buy cheap detergents, as they contain a harmful composition. Such a composition will easily ruin the animal's coat. After the owner expiates his pet, you need to make sure that the coat can dry itself, without using a hair dryer.

Your pet's ears need to be cleaned constantly. Every week it is necessary to check the ears of the animal, because some pets can accumulate earwax in 7 days, and in some individuals, nothing accumulates in 60 days.

You need to clean your ears using cotton swabs and aids, for example, drops "Otifree"... Before cleaning, you need to drip two drops of the substance into the ears so that the contaminated area can split a little. After that, you need to take a cotton swab and carefully clean the external ear canal in a circular motion. Cotton swabs need to be purchased with a stopper so as not to accidentally damage your pet's eardrum.

The teeth of Laperm cats should be cleaned frequently because tartar can build up in animals, which can cause teeth to fall out. The teeth must be cleaned using a special, lightweight toothbrush. If the pet resists and does not accept the brush, then you need to use a clean, lint-free cloth. Wrap the cloth around your finger, apply tooth powder or paste, and gently brush your pet's teeth.

Eyes should be wiped on cats every week. To rub your eyes, you need 2 separate cotton pads and a disinfectant. For example, you can use a solution of boric acid, which has a weak concentration, potassium permanganate, herbal decoction or tea leaves.You also need to use special napkins, for example, from the Trixie brand. You need to know that transparent secretions or brown crusts can accumulate on the inner corners of the cat's eyes. If purulent or blood clots appear in the eyes, then such an animal must be taken to a veterinarian.

The claws of the animal must be trimmed 2 times in 45 days, for this it is necessary to use sharp forceps so that the cat does not undergo painful sensations. You need to cut 2 millimeters of the tip of the claw. If the owner is afraid to cut the claws of his pet himself, then you need to purchase a scratching post. You need to accustom the animal to this adaptation when it is still small.

Laperm cats always have a good appetite. For cats to have excellent tone and natural activity, they need a balanced diet. Feeding should be enriched with proteins. It is necessary to know some recommendations for feeding animals with lager.

Kittens at the age of 1.5-2 months should be given food 5 times in one day. Older 2.5-4.5-month-old kittens should be given food 4 times in one day, 4.5-6.5-month-old kittens should be given food 3 times a day. When the kitten turns 8 months old, you need to switch to an adult diet and feed such a pet 2 times in one day. The food should be neither too cold nor too hot.

Cats and cats can be fed with dry food. The feed must be of high quality, have all the necessary trace elements, nutrients and vitamins. You can also feed your pet natural food, but not waste. If the owner will give the cats natural food, then he needs to remember that it is necessary to add vitamins to food, since natural food does not have enough vitamins.

But for cats to have good digestion, they need to be fed in a balanced way, that is, use both dry food and natural food. Dry food should be given separately from natural food: for example, give dry food in the morning, and give natural food in the evening.

Foods that can be given from natural food:

1. meat that is found in chicken, beef, veal, lamb, turkey;
2. vegetables such as squash, pumpkin, carrots, beets, broccoli;
3. rice, buckwheat, millet porridge;
4. heart, lungs and liver, which are by-products;
5. boiled fish;
6. products that contain milk: low-fat kefir, fermented baked milk, yogurt and cottage cheese, they must be given once every 7 days;
7. bones and cartilage that have a soft structure, such as bones from pork or beef.

Meat products, cereals and vegetables must be cooked before serving. But sometimes raw meat is allowed.

Prohibited products:

1. sweet products;
2. salty products;
3. salted cheese;
4. smoked products;
5. sausage and similar products;
6. pork meat;
7. beef kidneys;
8. fish that has fat;
9. egg white;
10. milk, butter, cream, sour cream;
11. potatoes;
12. fruits;
13. beans.

Since cats have too curly coats, fleas may appear. All owners of the Laperm breed need to have in their first-aid kit a special agent that protects animals from fleas. If the parasites appear on the cats, the animals can suffer from serious allergies. If cats do have fleas, they need to be constantly vaccinated and given a special flea remedy.

The Laperm breed does not have hereditary and genetic diseases. If the cat just caught a cold, it should be carefully monitored so that it lies in a warm place and eats well. The average life expectancy of cats of the Laperm breed is quite long - about 13-16 years.

Thus, representatives of the Laperm breed are very friendly animals, they always need to be paid attention. The main thing is to recreate comfortable conditions for your cats and cats, feed them in a balanced way and take proper care of them. So the animal will feel all the care and affection of a person and will delight its owners!

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