All about the breed of cats minskin

Minskin cats are not often found in Russian apartments. The fact is that kittens of this breed are extremely rare, and you can buy a real purebred minskin almost only in America. However, those who decided to buy such a kitten never regretted their choice. A short-legged cheerful pet quickly conquers all household members with its charm, leaving no one indifferent.

The first minskin kitten appeared in the USA in 2000. Work on breeding a new breed had begun a couple of years earlier in Boston. Breeder Paul Maksorlei wished to develop a short-footed cat with shaded areas of fur similar to the Siamese breed. By 2005, Paul was able to achieve the birth of 50 cats that fully met his requirements. To obtain a minskin, a hairless Canadian Sphynx and a short-legged Munchkin were crossed.

Later, Burmese cats and Devon Rexes provided assistance in breeding the breed. The result was somewhat similar to Bambino cats, the kitten was born with short legs and unusually silky skin.

Due to the fact that the first kitten was born quite recently, the breed is considered young and even experimental, and therefore very rare. Work on improving the breed continues at the present time. In 2008, minskins were allowed to participate in exhibitions and received recognition from the International Cat Association. Today in the world there are just over 100 individuals of this amazing breed.

The size of a purebred adult cat is a semi-cobby. The figure of the animal resembles a munchkin, of which he is a cross. The stature is rather short and the neck is long.The weight of an adult is up to three kilograms.

According to the standards of the International Cat Association, the purebred minskin has the following standards:

• a round, wide head, a pronounced chin, a short and wide muzzle, mustache pads are prominent, the neck is flexible and well developed;
• the ears are large, tense, wide, the tips are slightly rounded, wide at the base, there are cats with hairless ears;
• eyes are round, large, set wide apart, look expectant, sensitive, somewhat perplexed;
• the nose at the end has a slight bend, there is no hump;
• whiskers in different specimens are rare, broken, in some specimens there are no whiskers;
• the body seems long, in the area of ​​the thighs the line of the spine is slightly raised, the broad chest has strong muscles;
• the legs are short, above and below the knee joint have the same distance, the hind limbs are slightly longer than the front;
• the tail is longer than the body, the diameter tapers from base to tip, the end of the tail is slightly blunt;
• the coat is short; fur points are observed on the face, ears, paws, on the tail and under the tail; there are specimens with fur paws, hips, shoulders, but a hairless belly;
• at a young age, in some individuals, folds on the skin, borrowed from the sphinx, are noticeable;
• the color of cats is solid, cake, tabby, colors with white inclusions, colorpoint colors are considered popular.

Despite their short stature, minskins are very active, dexterous and nimble animals. They easily climb on a hill, easily jump on cabinets and other pieces of furniture. Their manner of movement resembles ferrets. They are curious cats and cats, but not so self-confident. Minskins lend themselves well to training, since they have a high intelligence, in relation to humans, these individuals are quite agreeable, they learn quickly and think well.

Despite their curious nature, these cats are not particularly brave. They are very fond of care, attention and do not tolerate loneliness very well. The minskin cat prefers to always be in the area of ​​attention of its owner, she likes to follow his movements, participate in household chores, and follow the owner. And although the cat loves affection, she tries not to impose this on the owner. If the owner goes on vacation, it is recommended to take the pet with you.

He will not deliver problems due to his accommodatingness and ability to quickly adapt to new conditions, and at home alone he will yearn and may even get sick.

Individuals of this breed get along well with other animals, even with another cat, the male representative of the minskin will find contact. These cats are excellent for dogs, birds, rodents. This animal does not need walking in the fresh air, the cat feels quite comfortable in a city apartment. She does not need a large area. The naughty nature and desire to play in this breed persists until old age, so it is recommended to change toys often.

There is nothing difficult in caring for a minskin, this animal does not need any special conditions. It is recommended to brush the points on the cat's body every day, for this use a brush with soft natural bristles. It is required to regularly smooth the body with a damp sponge and wipe the lacrimal paths with a cotton swab. Bathing is carried out 2-3 times a month, use shampoo for short-haired cats for this procedure.

Take your pet to the veterinarian to brush its teeth every month. Check your ears once a week and use a cotton pad to clean up dirt and wax from your ears as needed. It is recommended to trim the minskin's claws once a month. Wipe the cat's tail with a degreasing agent regularly.The fact is that all cats have sebaceous glands hidden under the hair on the outer side of the tail process, while in minskins they are not hidden by anything, and therefore the tail requires special care.

Due to their ingenuity, kittens quickly get used to the tray, nthese are very clean animals, and if the owner did not clean the pot in time, a neat pet can go to the toilet in a cleaner place, which will annoy the owner... Therefore, do not forget to clean the pet's toilet thoroughly.

Cat food should be dry and wet premium and super premium food. In the United States, it is customary to feed these cats exclusively with commercial food, since all the elements necessary for the health of the pet are balanced in them. In Russia, some owners occasionally pamper their cats with natural food, but even here it is important not to offer food “off the table”. The natural diet of any cat should include boiled meat and fish, cottage cheese, vegetables.

Visit your veterinarian regularly, treat the cat for worms once a quarter. To date, the breed has been little studied, and there is practically no information about its health. However, it is already known that representatives of minskins are prone to allergies and diseases of the musculoskeletal system. To avoid problems of curvature of posture and deformation of the chest, it is important for the pet to provide daily physical activity.

It is allowed to cross cats of this breed with Sphynxes, Munchkins, Burmese or domestic short-haired cats. On average, representatives of the breed live 10-14 years.

See a video about the features of the Minskin cat breed below.