Snoopy cats: what breed is it and the reasons for their popularity

Very often Internet users type in "cat snoopy" or "breed of snoopy cats" in the search line. This is not entirely true, since the Snoopy breed does not exist in principle. The reason for this delusion of users of the world network was the huge popularity of a cute cat named Snoopy.

More than 5 years ago, the attention of users of the Instagram application was attracted by a separate page of a cat named Snoopy, created by his owner especially for him. Thousands of subscribers were literally touched by the appearance of the cat. And it is worth saying that they did it for a reason. Snoopy attracted his attention with huge trusting eyes, a flattened muzzle, cute ears, beautiful hair and an extremely friendly character.

In addition, the owner of this cute pet is a girl from the Chinese province named Ninh, she accompanied each photo of Snoopy with funny outfits. Therefore, Snoopy became not only the cutest cat in the world at that time, but also the most "fashionable". The variety of outfits of this fluffy handsome man would be the envy of any fashionista. In a very short time, Snoopy gained wild popularity and acquired an army of fans.

Every pet lover is eager to buy a cat of the same breed as Snoopy. Therefore, on the Internet there were a huge number of requests to search for the "snoopy" breed. So, what breed does this cat belong to? Many people, based on the fact that the cat lives in China, attributed it to the Chinese breed of cats. Some call the breed "Japanese cat". In fact, the true breed of this pet is exotic, and its homeland is in the United States of America.

The exotic breed appeared relatively recently - in the 60s of the last century. And her appearance is as funny as the appearance of the most popular representative of this breed - the cat Snoopy. It so happened that American scientists set themselves the following task - to improve the coat and make the skeleton of the standard American shorthaired cat more robust. For this, representatives of this breed began to cross with a Persian cat.

The result was amazing - cute kittens with large eyes, short legs and a flattened muzzle were born. For a long time, the breed was not officially recognized, and only at the beginning of the XXI century these cats were given an official name - exotic cats. Indeed, these cats have a very exotic appearance.

An exotic cat has a very docile and friendly character. Exots simply cannot imagine their life without a person, therefore they are extremely attached to the owner. With a long separation, they are really very sad and very bored. Cats of this breed are ideal pets - they have developed intelligence and memory, they are very quiet and do not have the habit of bullying.

Exots are very curious, they love active games with their master. They also lend themselves very well to training, so the standard training in the form of training to the tray or a ban on scratching with claws on furniture and walls with exotics will be very quick and easy. Many note that exotics treat children very well, so this will be relevant for families with small children.

Exotes have a long, but very dense coat. Therefore, they should be thoroughly bathed at least once a month. It is advisable to use special degreasing agents, since the wool is so dense that not every shampoo is able to wash it completely. Drying after bathing should be done with a hairdryer - this will not harm its appearance. Exotic should be combed at least once a week. This procedure removes loose hairs and tidies up the cat's fur. In principle, exotics are very unpretentious in both care and nutrition. They are even called "Persians for the lazy."

“Persians” because of the similarity with the Persian cat breed, but “for the lazy”, because caring for them is much easier than for the same Persians or other exotic breeds. The diet of exotics does not require any extra costs, but it is also undesirable to feed them the same thing every day. For good health and an increase in the life span of a pet, he should periodically be given dairy products, natural meat.

You can also sometimes trim the claws of cats. Especially if they got into the habit of tearing up furniture. In this case, it is advisable to purchase a special scratching post at a veterinary store and scissors for trimming claws. In no case should this be done with ordinary scissors, otherwise there is a risk of damaging the cat's blood vessels. Special scissors, as it were, pinch off the tip of a cat's claw.

The appearance of exotic animals is very cute and attractive: big eyes, flattened nose, neat ears. But it is precisely these characteristics that sometimes bring some health problems. A flattened nose can cause respiratory problems, and large eyes can be prone to watery eyes. When caring for a cat, it is advisable to periodically clean his ears, wipe his nose and eyes. Even in the presence of a disease, exotics may not give a look, but they will silently endure it, since they are completely quiet and give a voice very rarely.

Therefore, it is necessary from time to time to take your pet to the veterinarian for examination. The specialist will be able to give the necessary recommendations regarding the care and even the diet of the exotic. Like all other breeds, exotics are at risk of kidney problems. Many cats are susceptible to this. This is due to the wrong and unhealthy diet.

Today, many pet lovers want to buy an exotic cat. How much does such a cat cost? There is no definite answer. The price can start from 6 thousand rubles. for a kitten. Sometimes cats with good pedigree or former participants of various exhibitions and shows are sold. Their price can start from 20 thousand rubles. On the Internet there are a large number of ads for the sale of exotic plants at different prices.

Many people are professionally engaged in breeding exotic plants, as it is a fairly profitable and relevant business. Of course, you shouldn't count on getting easy money. Breeding and caring for any animal is a very responsible process. And people engaged in breeding exotics are forced to look after several individuals at once, so they give them most of their time. Also exotic can be purchased in a special nursery. Before purchasing, you should inquire about the habits of the kitten, find out what he likes from food. Of course, it's worth finding out if the cat is litter-trained.

In general, the reviews of the lucky owners of cats of this breed are mostly positive. Exotic cats shed infrequently, can be trained and are very affectionate. Some owners note that exotic animals may have breathing problems. As mentioned above, this is due to the peculiarities of the structure of the nose. You should not try to treat the disease yourself - you need to urgently show your pet to a specialist.

It was also noted that exotics are almost uncharacteristic for the manifestation of aggression towards the owner or family members. They practically do not scratch and do not have the habit of biting. Exotics also tend to make contact with other animals. Users also note the vulnerability of cats of this breed.

The activity of the animals is very "delicate" as many owners say. Exotics will not rush around the apartment at night and disturb the peace of the owners. But if the owner himself wants to play with the exotic, then the cat will support him with great pleasure. Exots love various toys, the main thing is that they do not have any sharp edges that can harm the animal.

Exots, similar in color to their brightest representative, Snoopy, have a significantly higher price than their counterparts of a different color. These cats are extremely loyal and hardly leave humans. However, if the owner is busy, then they try not to bother him. Cats of this breed have the smallest nose among other cats. The most famous exot Snoopy has his own pages on social networks, where the number of his subscribers is in the thousands. This breed has gained immense popularity all over the world, despite its "accidental" appearance. Exotic cats are the ideal domestic cat breed that does not require much grooming.

The story about snoppy is in the next video.