Description of blue British cats and the intricacies of their content

Many people choose a blue British cat as a pet, because this breed is one of the most popular in Russia. Representatives of this breed are very smart, calm and restrained, they perfectly tolerate loneliness. It is worth considering in more detail the history, features and nature of the cat, the nuances of feeding and grooming.

Today there are several versions of genealogies that explain where the British breed came from, but nevertheless, each version has a place for existence. Many claim that the British cat breed was brought from France to other countries. According to legend, sailors took cats of this breed on merchant ships to protect products from rodents. Thus, representatives of the "British" came to various countries.

Interestingly: in L. Carroll’s work “Alice in Wonderland”, the blue British cat was the prototype of the Cheshire Cat.

Already in the XIX century, this breed attracted the attention of those breeders who were fond of exotic animals, because a blue British cat looks very elegant and beautiful. A special contribution to the development of this breed was made by Harrison Weir. In 1871, Tabby the cat was the first representative of short-haired cats of blue color, which won a prize in the exhibition. Already in 1950, this breed was approved in America, after which it became world famous.

To begin with, it is worth considering the description of the breed in more detail. The blue British cat is quite large in size, characterized by muscularity. She has small, but widely spaced ears. Straight-eared cats like many.Representatives of this breed have almost round eyes, the color of which can be from yellow to deep orange. Their nose is quite short and wide.

The main feature of this breed is its large cheeks. Many are attracted to the wool, because it looks like a plush and stuffed, while uniform. It is recommended initially to comb the hair in one direction, and then in the opposite direction, while it will lie down gently. Representatives of this breed have a powerful body, wide chest and short legs..

A distinctive feature of blue British cats is their manners. These are pretty faithful animals that can even be compared to dogs. They obey their masters, respond to prohibitions, and are also able to fully adapt to the host’s lifestyle. This breed is distinguished by high intelligence and unpretentiousness, so it is even called a businessman’s cat.

If a person does not have much free time, then the representative of this breed will be the best choice, since the cat has an independent character, and its coat does not require special care. The Briton perfectly understands the measure in everything, so he does not require special attention.

Shorthair british blue - a faithful companion for all family members. Of course, he needs care, affection and care from the person. Moreover, he may even be offended if he does not receive this in full. A sense of resentment can manifest itself in the fact that the cat completely refuses to caress, not even allowing himself to be stroked. But such an outcome is extremely rare, because the cat is trying to adapt to the rhythm of her master's life.

Blue British cats are mainly represented in blue, therefore they got this name, but other colors are also included in this subspecies. The standard of the breed of the British can be represented in 30 colors, while uniformity should not be adhered to. According to the standard, there may be deviations from solid colors, which consists in smoke, shading and a variety of reflections.

The breed of blue British includes, in addition to blue, cats of such colors as:

• white
• black
• red (practical red);
• cream;
• Chocolate
• pink-blue (lilac).

The colors of the British deserve special attention, which combine different colors.

• Tortoise. Such cats usually combine two colors - it can be cream with blue or red with black. An interesting fact is that the tortoise color is found exclusively in females, since cats cannot be found with such a color. There are still options with the addition of silver - these include chinchilla, shaded and smoky, while a large number of variations are presented.

• Patterned. This variety of colors includes several options - spotted, marble, tiger or mackerel. This also includes British cats two-tone or bicolor and colorpoint.

It is generally accepted, therefore, every person who knows the British symbols, can imagine the appearance of a cat to the smallest speck. The encoding consists of Latin letters, numbers and their combinations. For example, BRI ns12 62 is a Briton who has orange eyes and chinchilla color.

Blue British cats look quite harmonious, so a slight deviation from the standard requirements for appearance can significantly spoil the impression. Not every defect becomes a serious reason to reject an animal, but breeders should be familiar with them. If you make the correct selection of a pair, then a small flaw can easily be leveled, which will allow you to get good offspring.

A ban on breeding is imposed on the representatives of the breed, which are characterized by longhair, have a broken tail or some other flaws.

The Briton is an independent cat, which tolerates loneliness perfectly in adulthood. She attracts attention by the fact that she does not require affection from the owner - she does not jump to her knees, does not fawn, and so on. But she is very attached to her master and is very bored with long partings. The British cat is often compared with the English gentleman, because it is characterized by self-esteem, calm and restraint.

An interesting fact is that blue British cats do not like strangers. They try to stay away from them. This pet attracts attention with calm and affection, although it will not be imposed on the owner. He is pretty smart, loves cleanliness and behaves like an intellectual. These cats are not prone to biting or scratching.

It is worth noting that The representative of blue British cats is the dominant animal that will get along well with other domestic animals, but will become the leader, taking a leading position. But he must understand who is the boss in the house. These cats are quite smart and clean, so there should not be problems with discipline. Representatives of the British breed love to play. They like to chase flies or butterflies. They love freedom in everything, including space. The British are very good at training.

Many experts emphasize that it is the harmonious combination of good behavior and attractive appearance that made British blue cats so famous. Cats are distinguished by aristocracy and grandeur. Outwardly, the cat resembles a teddy bear - you want to stroke it, while it behaves quite restrained and patiently. The unobtrusiveness of the British is their constant advantage.

Special attention deserves the feeding of the British. Already in a month the kitten begins to get acquainted with solid food. At 1.5-2 months, the kitten needs 5 meals a day. Already at 6 months the number of feedings is reduced to three times a day. An adult cat should be given only 2 meals a day. It is not forbidden to treat your pet with various “snacks” between meals, but it is worth remembering the negative effects of overfeeding, which leads not only to obesity, but also significantly reduces the cat's life.

To begin with, you should consult your veterinarian who will select the optimal vitamin complex for your pet, depending on many factors.

For feeding blue British cats, you can use several feeding options.

• Finished feed. Today, a wide range of ready-made feeds is presented for both kittens and adults. Fodders from well-known manufacturers should be preferred. It is strictly forbidden to buy Whiskas products, since they include a rather large number of harmful components. If we consider the protein, which is the main component of the finished feed, then it is made from the bone of carcasses and skins.

• Natural food. If you decide to feed your pet with natural food, then it is worth remembering that a cat is a predatory animal that needs animal products. Initially, any meat, like offal, should be sent for several hours to the freezer. All food should be served warm.It is strictly forbidden to add salt to dishes.

• Combining food. If desired, you can use complex feeding. In this case, the basis is dry food, but fish and meat products of natural origin are used as top dressing.

Blue Britons need care, which is produced in several directions.

• It happens that there are secretions around the eyes, and this is found both in kittens and in adults. For cleaning, you should use a cotton swab previously soaked in a solution for washing the eyes. If the discharge is purulent, then the pet should definitely be shown to the veterinarian.
• Ears also require care. In normal condition, they should be clean, odorless and uniform in color. To clean your ears, you need to take a cotton swab dipped in a special solution.
• To brush the hair, special brushes are used.which are equipped with either rubber or metal bristles that should not injure the skin of the pet. It is worth accustoming to combing from a young age, so that the kittens already understand what they are doing with them. The pet should be patient with this care. Particular care must be taken when combing during the molting period. This procedure will avoid the appearance of wool on furniture, carpets and other places. To collect wool after the procedure, you can use a special rubber glove or a wet hand. Bathing is not included in the set of mandatory actions.

Blue British cats are distinguished by excellent immunity. If they are properly looked after, they are practically not prone to diseases. At the slightest change in the behavior of your pet, you should contact your veterinarian for help, then you can help the animal and avoid serious complications.

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