What kind of cat is better to have in the apartment?

The most popular and demanded pets, which can most often be seen living in the difficult conditions of modern apartments, are everyone's favorite cats. Of course, not all breeds of these cute animals can be suitable for permanent residence in a cramped apartment. When choosing a future pet for yourself, it is better not to forget that an apartment is not the largest space. In addition, the cat obviously will not be able to go for a walk outside at any time convenient for itself, therefore experts recommend purchasing cats for apartments. medium-sized rocks.

When deciding which breed is best to have in your apartment, several specific requirements must be presented to the pet you are looking for:

• the ability to quickly adapt to everything new and unknown;
• the cat should not make so much noise that neighbors complain about it;
• the ability to endure prolonged loneliness;
• complaisance and sociability.

Also, when looking for a pet, you should take into account some of the nuances.

• A certain level of activity of a four-legged friend. You should not stop your choice on an overly active and spoiled animal.
• Many cat breeds are very calm and positive towards their owners. If you have a child, this characteristic needs to be given special importance.
• Whimsical care... It will be more troublesome to keep a cat with an elongated coat than a short-haired individual.At the same time, the length of the coat is not the main aspect of grooming, because some cats will need frequent cleaning of their ears, they will need to trim their nails, and monitor the condition of their skin.

Much will also depend on the habits of the owner of the home. If you enjoy inviting guests to your home, then a privacy-loving pet is clearly not for you. And if a dog also lives in your home, then an overly pampered cat will experience discomfort in the house.

Many experts argue that the best apartment breed of cats can be considered animals without the presence of a breed, picked up on the street or chosen in a shelter. With these pets, you can be sure that the cat you saved will remember your kindness for a long time and will repay with good behavior.

True, sometimes even among outbred seals one can find individuals with a difficult character, but all the same, such cats can have special advantages.

• Most mongrel cats are very unpretentious in feeding and do not have a tendency to allergies.
• They have a highly developed intellect, because without it a cat simply cannot survive on the street today.
• Many pedigree pets do not have hunting skills, but ordinary individuals will successfully exterminate pests.

Compliant character is one of the main criteria for choosing a cat for a small living space. Therefore, you need to choose a pet from the calmest cat breeds.

The following breeds will stand out for their good disposition and high learning ability.

• Scottish fold cat quickly finds a common language with people of any age group. Amenable to training and education, rather unpretentious in food, very quickly becomes attached to new owners. These cats are not very fond of guests and will hide from them, they are also annoyed by the noise.

• Shorthaired British breed. Outwardly, kittens look like soft toys, therefore they cause sympathy and affection among future owners. They perfectly adapt in a new home, but it is worth knowing that such an animal will have a special character - it should not be very annoying.

• Persian cats cannot live without the attention of their owners, so you will have to allocate a separate time for close communication with your pet. Quiet pet, which only in special cases begins to demonstratively show its claws.

• Burmese cats do not require separate care, playful, very affectionate, will get along well in families with children.

• Russian blue cat. This is an extremely friendly individual. She will calmly endure the long absence of people at home. Easily amenable to training, requires minimal care and attention.

• Short-haired exotic. This is one of the most loyal pets, he will not bother or bother a busy owner at the wrong time. Caring for him is extremely simple.

• Canadian Sphynx. One of the most suitable cat breeds for a modern apartment. The reason for such a demand among ordinary people is obvious, because sphinxes do not have wool. Bald cats do not know what aggression is, they become attached to their owner, like dogs. Sphinxes can be taught tricks, they tolerate street walks in a harness, instantly build relationships and make good friends with other animals.

• Siamese cats are considered the most sociable among all other cat breeds, so if your apartment has thin walls, and the neighbors do not like unnecessary noise, the activity of the Siamese is unlikely to please them. But if the walls in your home are thick, this will not be a serious problem. Siamese cats are very smart, they learn quickly, they like to perform different tricks, they are always ready to play.

• Javanese breed... Seals who love to run and play and are therefore considered quite noisy.The Javanese breed will quite calmly endure loneliness during daylight hours. Experts advise apartment owners to take this interesting breed; it is also excellent for entertaining elderly people.

• Ragdoll... If you choose this cat, you can quickly appreciate its light nature. Ragdolls perfectly adapt to life in a small apartment.

It is easiest to take care of medium-sized cats that are not very active and at the same time are characterized by silence. It is better to refuse to purchase such large animals as Maine Coon or Bengal cat for urban living space. These cats will feel like they are in a cramped cage, which can negatively affect the character and even health of a four-legged friend.

For a small room, it is better to select the most passive animals, the most popular of which are rated according to the rating: British cat, Peterbald, Scottish Straight, Scottish Fold, Burmese cat, exotic shorthair cat.

They will not run all day in all rooms, knocking everything in their way. It is extremely rare that they can show aggression, they will be very calm about children and other animals living here.

Sometimes they are too noisy, and sometimes they are passive, sometimes capricious, but they will not cause unnecessary problems to their owners with such mischievous behavior. Living in an apartment means a pet's life strictly within the premises. It turns out that you will not always have the opportunity to walk your animal, and therefore everything that is directly related to the pet will be in your home all the time.

And these are not always pleasant "aromas" and wool everywhere. They can be considered the usual evidence of the presence of a representative of the feline family in the house. In addition, any pet may begin to behave in an unpredictable manner. You should be prepared for such surprises and not be very upset: our four-legged friends can not always behave as well-mannered as their owners.

However, there are cat breeds that are the easiest to care for. These include:

• all sphinx breeds (they have no hair, they have low activity, cats will not "mark" corners, females are trouble-free during estrus);
• fold scottish (she has a short coat, so she can rarely be combed, she easily gets used to the cat's toilet, she is very clean);
• cornish rex (occasionally sheds, losing a small amount of wool).

Many cats easily get used to the difficult living conditions in a modern apartment. By purchasing a scratching post for a cat, you will avoid scratching your wallpaper and furniture, and sterilizing a cat will save you from unpleasant odors in your home.

A variety of breeds will allow you to choose the most suitable color for your future pet.

Thanks to excellent care, many cats can live for about 15 years, even in conditions of a difficult existence in the confined space of an apartment. Obviously, you do not need to start this affectionate animal in your apartment, if you are not sure that you can love him for such a long time.

For good care of a cat, you need to feed him correctly (and this may depend on the characteristics of the breed), you need to take good care of his fur, as necessary, make visits to the veterinarian.And for many cats it is very important that you always have time to fully communicate with your pet.

The characteristic features of a particular breed, the character traits of a cat should completely coincide with the characters of your family members.

It is also worth finding all the available information about the chosen breed of cat, about what kind of food he will need to buy, how often he will have to wash, how well to comb it out, it is worth asking what diseases are typical for your pet.

When buying a pet, you may notice different prices, which may depend on certain factors.

• Rating of a specific cattery... A good nursery will give you all the documents from the pedigree of the pet. Show-class pets will have the highest price - they will have parents-winners in rating exhibitions.
• The presence of certain standards for a particular breed. Experts will immediately see incest in any kitten. This will be considered a serious natural defect. Even a kitten of completely purebred parents can have such defects. But such a pet will no longer be a participant in prestigious contests, and therefore the cost for it will be lower.
• The age of the kitten you like will also play an important role. Better to buy it at the age of three months. Grown up kittens are much cheaper.
• Sometimes breeders determine that a kitten is sick, and then they try to "get rid" of it as soon as possible, until this disease becomes noticeable. In this case, the cost of the animal will also be low.

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