The most beautiful cats: the best breeds

The life of a modern person cannot be imagined without many things. Now the Internet, smartphones, beautiful clothes, gourmet food, apartments and much more have become important. From time immemorial, one thing remains unchanged. But this one thing and cannot be called a thing - these are pets. At any time, in any country, pets were prized. Somewhere they were even worshiped and worshiped to this day. For example, in India a cow is a sacred animal, in China - a tiger, in Thailand - an elephant.

People kept and keep a wide variety of exotic animals. What is the most popular animal in Russia? Of course, there are two kinds - dogs and cats.

And given that we live in the modern world, among the simplest, but, of course, cute breeds, there are those, at the sight of the beauty of which you are simply thrilled.

Of course, it is impossible to single out the most beautiful breed, given that now, according to conservative estimates, there are thousands of them, but comparing all the polls and ratings, you can still try. On purpose, the article will not give places to different types of cats, since each cat is good in its own way. Color, grace, charm, eyes, coat size, even among representatives of the same breed, are different.

An unusual name for the same unusual representative of the feline world. It is distinguished from an ordinary cat by character traits, since it will suit even avid dog lovers. The fact is that Burmese possesses devotion and is also easy to train... The commands "sit", "lie down", "bring" - all this she will easily do after a short training course.As you know, cats are very wayward animals, and, of course, proud. But it is Burmese who contradicts all these statements. In addition, she is insanely beautiful and looks like a panther. She always needs company, and she perfectly tolerates travel in transport. Her eyes have a stunning golden tint, and her coat is shiny.

The Cornish Rex has an amazing look and structure. The fact is that he is a descendant of that very Egyptian cat breed. But taking into account their characteristics, not everyone likes Egyptian cats, and not everyone is ready to have them at home. The Cornish Rex is indeed very similar to the Egyptian, but unlike its relative, it has a short hair that is harsh to the touch., which most often has a gray noble color. He has large ears and an elongated stately body. He is not thin, his physique is in great harmony with large ears as well as big eyes. He is also very thermophilic. It is possible that a battery or a lamp will become his favorite place in the apartment. They are also very smart.

Those about whom you can definitely say that they are cute domestic kittens. It is kittens, since exotic animals have huge eyes, large ears, but a very compact body. The combination of these factors makes you think all your life that in front of you is a kitten, and not an adult cat. Exots add frequent purrs and incredible tenderness to the owner to their cute look.

These are not only beautiful animals, but also some of the largest cat breeds on Earth. Their weight can reach 20 kg, and their height (length) is 1.2 meters! All over the world, Maine Coon owners are proud of their furry inhabitants of apartments and houses. His coat, despite its fluffiness and beauty, needs minimal maintenance. This breed combes itself out and does not allow lumps to form. True, help will not be superfluous to him. In Russia, the largest representative is considered to be the cat Adam with a height of 117 cm. And the world record was set by a handsome man from the United States named Stewie. His height was 123 cm.

Another representatives of the feline world with a canine mindset. Their unique color is similar to that of a cheetah. And unlike most cat breeds, these have absolutely no dislike for water, but, on the contrary, run into it themselves.

A popular cat breed around the world. You can't ignore these slightly lazy couch potatoes. The fact is that Persian cats love to sleep. Their sleep can take 18 hours out of 24. Now there are more than 100 varieties of Persians, various in color, coat length, eye color. Even their "trademark" snub nose is now not found in all representatives of the breed.

Not to be confused with Burmese. Completely different species, just with very similar names. Monks brought Burma to Asia. These cats are very similar to each other in coat color and eye color. All of them have a penetrating blue color of the iris, and the coat is of medium length and is always light and soft to the touch.

Once this species was exclusively white in color and had multi-colored eyes. Over time, everything changed a little, but the beauty of the breed remained unchanged. The breed was bred from the wild feline species, but completely domesticated and turned into an affectionate miracle that remains the favorite cat of the Turks. From this cat you rarely hear the usual "meow". She likes to communicate more with very interesting sounds, without opening her mouth. The snow-white color, although not often found, is still there.

A relatively recently bred cat breed, which is famous for two features at once. First, they are exactly like lynxes, but only several times smaller. And secondly, they have a very short tail by nature. The name came exactly from this phenomenon, because the translation of the breed's name is "short-tailed elf".

There are many domestic felines on the planet that look like small predators. Toyger is one such representative. The name itself speaks for itself - tiger. Its light orange coat and black stripes look so natural that it could even be mistaken for a real tiger cub. Of course, it will not grow to a tiger size, since its maximum weight is only 6 kg, but having such beauty at home is a pleasure. Apart from their beauty, toygers are infinitely smart, muscular and very playful.

One of the fluffiest purebred cats. It has the most beautiful long hair of a grayish tint, and the framing of its neck is snow-white. It is very similar to the Maine Coon, but has its own unique image, which no other cat breed in the world has. She is very proud, but at the same time, she will not let herself get bored due to the fact that she does not like sharp attention to her person. This breed cannot be called affectionate, but it can be confidently called friendly. Easily gets along with other felines. Does not recognize hugs and kisses, but respects scratching.

"Round" pet. It has a very cute face, chubby cheeks, a round pelvis and thick fur. One of the distinguishing features is the complete absence of a tail. The tail is the strongest exponent of emotions, but the absence of it in the Manx does not mean that this breed cannot express itself. On the contrary, they are emotional, like to play and swim. And thanks to their powerful muscular legs, cats of this breed can jump excellently both in height and in length.

This is indeed the name of the breed. Of course, the breed was bred by crossing, but the child of this crossing turned out to be amazing. It has a thick, beautiful coat and very short legs.

They were bred through the relationship between the Munchkins and the Persians. And the genes of these cats, when combined, often mutate and form various diseases. In addition to short paws, the cat has a very small muzzle, which gives it charm. However, with regards to the paws, there is also a species called Napoleon Classic. This subspecies has quite normal feet.

And this breed is not only very beautiful, it is also truly exclusive and insanely expensive. The look of this cat combines all the features of domestic and carnivorous cats. This can be understood from the mere sight of this lovely creature. An ordinary domestic cat and an Asian leopard cat became her dad and mom.

True, the cost of such a pet can reach $ 100,000.

Just as it is impossible to name the most beautiful breed, the most beautiful color cannot be called unequivocally. The taste and color, as they say. Different colors say a lot not only about the breed and character of the pet, but also about the tastes of the owner.

Color, which hardly needs any explanation. It's simple. In another way, the color can be called monochromatic. This means that all hairs on the skin have exactly the same shade and there are no deviations, either at the roots or at the ends. Otherwise, we will talk about the lack of colors. In this color, even thin stripes, overflows or spots are excluded.

In addition to the fur, the eyelids, pads on the paws, and a nose should be monochromatic.

But pets of white color do not have this color. The explanation is that they are colorless, that is, they are naturally devoid of any colored pigment. If a white cat has at least a couple of specks or a slight ebb in beige or gray, then it is no longer considered white and monochromatic.

The name is unusual, as is the color itself. But it occurs in nature very often. Tabby is called a color that decorates the wool with a pattern. Most often it is similar to the colors of predators such as cheetah, tiger, lynx and other representatives of felines. In addition, all kinds of patterns can be seen on the fur coat: hearts, circles and much more. On the face, starting from the forehead, there is always a pattern that comes from the very nose. Lowered eyes and bright cheekbones - this is nature and tabby.

The tabby color is divided into several types.

• Mackerel or brindle. Lots of stripes all over the body. Their color can be different.

• Marble. Wide stripes, randomly located along and across, form a marble effect. Interesting patterns may appear.

• Spotted color. This is the color of a real cheetah. The spots are located on the body and muzzle of the cat. In rare cases, they almost form stripes, but a gap is still visible between them.

• Ticked tabby. Such a complex name hides a very unusual beauty of color. It does not have a definite pattern, but the remnants of stripes are visible on its face. But the hair on the body is dyed unevenly, as if they made an ombre for it.

If a ticked tabby still has stripes on it, then the shaded color can be called a real feline ombre. The hairs seem to be slightly not brought to the ideal, but nevertheless cats - the owners of this beauty - really look rich. Most often, the British breed and Persian cats are lucky with this color.

This also includes a subsection of color - silvery. Here, a pattern is created, thanks to the differently colored ends of the hairs. The base of the hair is very light or almost white.

The shaded color includes smoky and anti-smoky colors.

Smoky color refers to a color that has a uniform colorless base and, from about the middle, hair of a different color. With this pattern, while walking, the wool begins to diverge to the sides, forming the effect of "walking smoke".

Anti-haze coloring is less common. In this case, the hair from the root is dyed with one color, and the very tip is white.

In other words, it is a zone-dyed coat. The zones are always the same: tail, "boots" on the legs, muzzle, ears.

But, in addition to such basic schemes, some types of cats have their own personal names for color points. For example, already known to us Burmese are called lilac, chocolate, sable and others.

This is a kind of color. As mentioned above, the white color of the coat is the area of ​​the cat devoid of pigment, which is called colorless. However, it is impossible not to single it out as a separate subspecies. To be literate, the name will be "with white". Why it happens? In this case, the coat can be of any color, for example, red. It can have any drawing, for example, a tabby. But among all this, it will be possible to easily discern white spots. Such a description would sound like “tabby red and white”. Even if the predominant color of the cat's coat is white, the postscript will still remain unchanged.

And this color can combine all of the above colors. Its colors can range from smoky to reddish and from cream to purple. Shaded, silvery, pointed - all this can be tortoiseshell.

Choosing a kitten is a very responsible occupation. Most people choose a cat for living together and for taking care of it.But some people specifically take a cat to participate in various competitions. The most important thing is to look at the future pet and understand that this is your pet. Beauty does not go to the last place, but all people like different breeds. Let's still try to find out what the kitten's traits can say about him.

There is a belief that cats love their owners more, and cats love their housewives. Indeed, this is partially true. But there are exceptions to any rule. It is impossible to say which of them is more affectionate. Again, it all depends on the breed, because there are completely unfriendly, brutal breeds, but there are, on the contrary, those that do not get off the knees of their beloved owner.

The color of the kittens' eyes is almost always the same and it is difficult to choose a particular cat without knowing what kind of eyes they will have in the future. However, if you know the peculiarity of the breed, then you can confidently assume an approximate shade. For example, Burmese will necessarily have a shade of gold, Thai - exclusively blue, and Siamese - bright blue, less often blue.

Eye color can fade with age. And it is set in the desired color by about a year. The cat's landmark in the dark also depends on the color of the eyes. Green-eyed favorites see best of all, blue-eyed ones worse.

The tail, its length and shape also matter. The tail is an extension of the spine, which is why it should not be stepped on under any circumstances. Also, a cat's tail is its mood and state of health. When choosing a kitten, pay attention to the fact that the tail is not shabby and freely "walks" on the sides.

Here it is impossible to say unequivocally. Purebred cats are often more intelligent. It is easier to train them to use the litter box, to explain that tearing up furniture is ugly, to prohibit them from jumping on the bed. At the same time, mongrel cats are less whimsical to food, care and even filler.

Pedigree cats have fewer or no diseases. In the case of cats from the yard, this is unknown. And if there are already pets at home, a mongrel cat can infect them.

And here you can immediately make a reservation that yard cats have immunity at times stronger than thoroughbred ones.

You can choose purebred cats that are unusual and very interesting in appearance. Short legs, large ears, narrow eyes, long hair. Dvorovykh are usually not chosen, but given “at the request of the soul”.

Whatever kitten is - purebred or yard - it should not be taken earlier than 10 weeks of age. They, like children, have unformed immunity up to this age and depend on their mother for their nutrition. At this age, the kitten gets used to the extraneous noise of the apartment better, such as a vacuum cleaner, washing machine, and more. And it is easier to train him to the tray at this age.

• The cat must be active. Again, this speaks of his health.
• The cat should eat well. Of course, given the stress of being taken to a new place by new people, his appetite may be slightly impaired, but not for long.
• All hair (body, ears, eyes, whiskers) must be solid, soft and beautiful. Deviations can be caused by vitamin deficiencies.
• It should be dry under the ponytail.
• If you have chosen a certain breed, think about whether you can provide it with all the conditions for living. After all, some breeds are especially finicky.
• Buying a kitten or taking it for free is also a task. Most often, either yard cats, or outbreds, or adults are given away for nothing.And the most common reason is an allergy in a child. If you still decide to take a cat with you from a year, then keep in mind that he can behave very capriciously with you, or he may not get along at all.
• The best pedigree kittens are sold at all kinds of exhibitions. Such exhibitions are held in any city. You can come to admire, find out all the rules for caring for a particular breed, view the pedigree of a cat and even see how he behaves with other kittens.

Well, now that the breed of the kitten has been determined, the kitten itself has been chosen, and he is healthy and beautiful, you need to study all the rules of caring for him. And then the kitten will grow into a beautiful "lion" and for many years will delight you and your family with its cute antics.

These include: tray, filler, shovel, bowls for food and water, food for kittens, scratching post, bed for sleeping, furminator, cat scissors, deterrent and accustoming spray, carrier. About everything in order in more detail.

They are different - with a mesh, open and closed.

Mesh tray does not imply a filler, but it is not entirely convenient, since the smell is not absorbed anywhere, and if you leave the house, then even more so the smell will hover in the atmosphere of the apartment.

An open regular tray suggests litter. This tray has bumpers, thanks to them the filler does not fall out of the container when the cat is burying "cases". True, if you do this very actively, then the sides will not save you well.

The third type is a closed toilet. This is a toilet with a roof. The most expensive, but the most convenient. Filler is poured inside, the kitten enters through the door to relieve needs. When instilled, the filler will not leave the toilet, and the excess smell will not go through the apartment.

There are several types of them: clumping, absorbing and locking. Of course, you will choose the one that suits you, but the kitten may not appreciate the choice and refuse to go to it. Most often this happens with absorbent fillers. And in most cases, these are inexpensive wood fillers, which in 90% of cases will not be to the liking of purebred cats, and in 50% - yard cats.

There is no particular philosophy here. Any pets drink and eat well from any bowl, be it a golden bowl or a cup made from a used sour cream can.

This is where you need to consult with experts. A huge number of brands and varieties are now presented on the market. There are gentle and medicinal feeds, there are fatty ones, for the fastidious, short-haired; with chicken flavor, vegetable flavor, with cream ... The veterinarian will advise you on the choice of food specifically for your pet. But you can consult a pet store, where people associated with animals often work.

The kitten has claws from the first weeks of life. They are thin and soft, but over time they only get stronger and grow. Even if you trim them, the cat will still want to sharpen its claws on something. In this case, a scratching post will become an assistant for preserving furniture. Here you can already choose it to match the color of the furniture and the size of the apartment. There are scratching posts that form whole locks in shape, and there are compact ones that neatly stand in the corner. Many scratching posts have a place for a cat to rest.

Although, more often than not, they themselves understand its purpose and begin to sharpen their claws.

Under such a terrible word is meant just a comb. It has thin iron teeth, often located along the surface.Furminator is needed not only for cats with lush hair, but also for short-haired cats. It's just that the second one needs to be used less often.

Firstly, so that there is less wool in the apartment, well, and secondly, so that the wool does not clump.

They are needed so that the kitten knows where to go, what cannot be touched, and what, on the contrary, is at his disposal. If repelling sprays can be sprayed into all the undesirable habitats of the pet in the apartment, then it is better for those who teach it to spray only the tray, since it is he who teaches it to the toilet.

These are the most basic points for meeting a kitten. And now let's turn to the main components of care, which will be needed not only when meeting and during the first time of a pet's life at home.

• Once every six months, it is advisable to visit a veterinarian for prophylaxis. If you visit a private clinic and think that an appointment is expensive, think about it - sudden treatment will be more expensive both in monetary and moral terms.

• I would like to return to nutrition again. Never give the kitten food from the table. You have your own healthy food - he has his own. If you still can't resist, then you can give a little yolk from a hard-boiled egg, kefir, beef and boneless chicken, boiled or raw vegetables.

• Do not forget to cut your cat's nails, but only very carefully so as not to damage the capillary under the nail plate. It usually shows through the nail.

• Clean the kitten's ears so that ear mites do not get in them, and once every six months, dig in from the worms. Also, once a year, preferably in the fall, drip flea remedy on the withers, even if the cat is a couch potato. You can always accidentally bring these parasites on your feet from the street. They are not scary to you, but the cat is very unpleasant.

• Buy special sausages once a month, which are not only delicious, but also a natural toothbrush.

You must be prepared for this period in a kitten's life, and you must also be patient. A small kitten, still not understanding anything, came to a new house, to a new family. Before that, he saw only his mother and another owner, and then someone new. For almost any breed, moving is stressful. The kitten adapts to new conditions within 3 weeks.

You need to play with your baby every day. This way he will quickly get used to your hands, and trust will arise. Just remember that you cannot use aggression during the game.

If during the adaptation period the kitten tore up your slipper, "went" to the wrong place, be sure to scold him, but not with anger. He doesn't understand anything yet. Scold him with a strict intonation, you can take him by the withers, but just do not raise your hand against him! This should never be done.

If there are children at home, then explain to them that the kitten is smaller and weaker than them. That is why there is no need to drag the poor man by the tail and in any convenient situation to wag him in every possible way. But it will be useful to play accurately.

Be sure to get some delicious vitamins at the pet store. If the kitten did something good or right, praise him with a treat. This will benefit your health, and over time, the kitten will understand what is good.

Take your time to neuter or neuter your cat or cat. Sterilization is done before the first heat. It is about 8 months old. And castration can be done up to a year. It is possible later, but this is if your cat behaves well in relation to furniture, you and other animals - the inhabitants of the house.

Well, and most importantly, remember: any pet is, first of all, a responsibility. Think more than once, are you ready to take on the upbringing of a kitten? Are you ready to put up with torn wallpaper and tagging of the territory? Compare the pros and cons. Do family members living with you want to have an animal? And will the other four-legged animals of your house get along with the new resident?

No matter how beautiful and incomparable the kitten is, it will demand attention. And the more thoroughbred he is, the more attention should be. If you survive the first six months, then it will be much easier.

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