British tabby cats: what they look like, how to contain and name?

For true connoisseurs of calm and silence, a British shorthair straight-up cat is ideal as a pet. These animals have an aristocratic character and a calm disposition. True, this does not apply to kittens of this breed. At a young age, the British are active and playful, therefore, they need education and control.

If you are a busy person, loving order, silence and four-legged friends, opt for this breed. Soft lumps feel calm in the absence of a person. Unlike some members of the feline family, the British do not single out one owner for themselves. They distribute all their love among all members of the family equally.

Purebred British cats perfectly find common ground with other animals in the house. It should be noted a great love for children. Balanced character and endurance are ideal for the role of a nanny.

Often they are compared with the Cheshire Cat. It's all about the structural features of the muzzle. Chubby cheeks with a slightly protruding tongue resemble a famous smile according to the description.

The coat of any Briton is thick, can be long or short, resembles a teddy bear. This ensures the same length of the coat itself, as well as the undercoat. Among all the existing varieties, the British distinguish the main types of color:

• the black;
• blue;
• chocolate;
• lilac;
• red;
• cream;
• white;
• cinnamon;
• faun;
• tortoiseshell;
• color point;
• bicolor;
• tabby
• silver.

Color cinnamon appeared relatively recently, is considered one of the rare among this breed. Its second name is ground cinnamon. Due to genetic characteristics, only cats can have this coat color.

Tabby can be divided into three groups:

• marble;
• brindle or striped;
• spotted.

Striped seals gained popularity after the release of the Wiskas advertisement with the main character - a cute British cat with stripes. Today we will consider in more detail the features of the British tabby cat, try to determine which name is best for the boy and girl.

The main rule for fluffy striped cats is that the lines should be clear, without breaks. The more stripes, the more beautiful the pet. On the forehead is a pattern resembling the letter “M”. A spot the size of a fingerprint on the surface of the ear.

The coat of a purebred kitten is gray with many stripes of various shades, up to black. On the breast closed stripes resembling a girl’s necklace.

Clean animals spend most of their time in a dream. Constant monitoring and attention to them is useless. There are times when a pet is hiding from people to be alone with itself.

The mind, combined with intelligence, allows the pussies to quickly understand what they want from them. These skills are the best help at the time of accustoming to the toilet or scratching post. If you caught a shkodnik for the wrong thing, just shout at him. In no case should you use physical force.

It’s easy to take care of your pet. If you want to show your tiger cub at the exhibition or decide to breed anti-stress lumps of happiness, then pay due attention to the coat.

It is easier to do this with a comb brush, twice a week is enough. Thus, you will not only get rid of dead hair, but also delight the cat with a pleasant massage.

Aristocrats bathe a maximum of twice a year or after severe pollution.

Be sure to cut the claws. This should be done once or twice a month. For this procedure, special scissors for cats are suitable. You can buy them at any pet store.

Every day, you should wipe your eyes with a cotton pad. Clean the ears with a cotton swab or disc moistened with ear drops.

The teeth of the Briton also need a daily inspection. If you find any troubles, you should immediately seek help from a specialist.

Proper nutrition directly provides the beauty of your pet's hair. Cats need vitamins, minerals and other useful elements.

You can buy ready-made food, but only of the highest quality. Depending on the age, gender, taste preferences, the type of feed is selected. If you decide to feed your pet yourself, remember the allowed foods:

• lean meat and offal;
• boiled fish of low-fat varieties;
• quail eggs;
• any porridge;
• sprouted cereals;
• grass for cats.

Food intended for an adult animal should not be given to a small kitten. Pork should be abandoned for good. As a meat food, a bird or a rabbit is best suited. Dairy products should be as low-fat as possible, sugar in the composition is excluded. You can’t always pre-process products. Sometimes it’s worth pampering with raw vegetables and meat products..

Do not forget about the water. A bowl of clean water should always be visible. Make sure that no pieces of feed or other debris get into the water.

The health of your four-legged friend is above all.A strong immune system allows British cats to get sick much less often than other representatives of the cat family. They have two weaknesses - a draft and a cold. This should be considered when choosing a personal place for your pet.

This breed is least likely to undergo cancer, and with proper care reaches a very old age. It is recorded that castrated cats live longer than their counterparts.

Even if you took fluff from the nursery, and he already has a name - it does not matter. You can always name your friend as you like. Stately, intelligent animals must have an appropriate name. What to name the boy of the striped British?

Here is a list of the most common nicknames for cats:

• Thomas;
• Whiskas
• Caesar;
• Leopard;
• Oliver;
• Baron
• Marsik;
• Donut
• Fluff.

Common kitty names:

• Alice;
• Asya;
• Mouse
• Belle
• Ponochka;
• Lynx
• Anfisa;
• Haze.

For more information on British cats, see the video below.