British golden chinchillas are truly amazing creatures that get along great with their master and other animals in the house. However, few people know that the golden chinchilla is not a separate breed of cats, but only the color of the British. The golden color of the chinchilla is quite rare, and therefore the representatives of cats with such a plush coat are very much appreciated. In this article, we will take a closer look at the description of golden British chinchillas, find out the features of their character and all the nuances of keeping and caring at home.
Origin history
It is believed that the gold and silver colors of British chinchillas were bred artificially by crossing Persians with the British.
Today, there are several plausible versions of the origins of the British with such a color. Some sources say that the golden color was first obtained by English scientists, breeders, while others emphasize that American breeders and felinologists participated in the breeding of the color.
Among the many stories of origin, only one conclusion can be drawn that thanks to the long-term and painstaking work of professionals, such a luxurious coat color was obtained that you can still enjoy it. At the same time, British chinchillas have good health and immunity, and also have a very mild character.
Description
Golden British chinchillas, as a rule, are owners of soft and rounded shapes. The hair of representatives of this breed is very knocked down and thick, the undercoat is also stuffed.The coat is so soft that it resembles a fox.
British chinchillas boast well-developed muscles, their front and hind legs sometimes look shorter than they actually are.
Due to this, cats and cats seem a little low and squat, but this even adds to them a special elegance.
The tail of the golden chinchillas is large, thick and fluffy, the hair on it is longer than on the whole body.
The head and ears are small. The ears are slightly slanted and are at a sufficient distance from each other. The eyes are large.
The wool of golden chinchillas is only partially dyed. The undercoat usually has a cream, apricot or milky color, and the coat itself is gray-red, that is, each tip is only slightly dyed in dark color, which creates such an amazing shade of playing gold on a fur coat.
A distinctive feature of golden chinchillas is eyeliner around the eyes and nose of a dark brown, almost black color.
Adult cats can gain weight up to 8 kg, while cats weigh up to 4-5 kg. It is also worth noting that sterilized and neutered animals in weight can reach 10 kg.
Character Features
Golden chinchillas inherited all the character traits of aristocratic Britons.
We can say that British chinchillas are very mannered and at the same time calm animals. They prefer to relax a lot, eat and play on schedule. They tolerate times when they are left alone.
It is quite difficult to get along with representatives of feline other breeds, but they get along much better with dogs and other animals in the house.
Without any problems, you can accustom the British to the tray. They do not beg for food from the owners, considering it inappropriate for their behavior, do not wake everyone in the morning.
Playful at any age, but prefer to play with the owner. They themselves are inactive. Golden chinchillas are very affectionate, but do not tolerate constant grip on the part of children. If they are tormented, they can hide and take offense for a while.
British chinchillas rarely meow, but it is believed that they are still talkative, because they can make very original sounds, especially when ironed.
Which are there?
Golden chinchillas are short-haired and long-haired. If it seems that caring for long hair is more difficult than short hair, then this, of course, is a misconception. Any animals need care, and seasonal moulting simply cannot be avoided by animals with long or short hair. Everyone needs to be combed out constantly.
According to breed standards, the most common are golden chinchillas with green eyes, but variants with a blue and yellowish tint of the eyes are not excluded. Blue color is mainly inherent in silver chinchillas.
Gold-colored chinchilla Britons should not have a pronounced wool pattern, as a rule, these are soft and gentle transitions from one shade to another.
Conditions of detention
Taking care of British chinchillas at home is easy. The main thing is not to forget about anything.
- The animal should be combed several times a week, during the molting season, you can comb out the hair more often. To do this, use a soft cat brush.
- It is also recommended that cats and cats brush their teeth once a month. Preferably more often. But since the procedure is not the most pleasant, not all animals tolerate it with great pleasure, even if they are taught from childhood. The best prevention of tartar formation is still dry food, particles of which gently cleanse the teeth.
- Claws should be cut once every 2-3 weeks or as they grow. For this procedure, a special claw cutter should be used.
- Bathing British chinchillas should be several times a year, using a special shampoo.
In order to protect the animal from the most common feline diseases, it is very important to give him the main vaccinations once a year, they are usually given a cure for parasites.
To care for the eyes of cats should only be using a clean cotton pad soaked in boiled water or a solution of chamomile. Use special drops to cleanse the eyes is not worth it. But the ears should be cleaned with a special lotion, but for this it is also recommended to use cotton pads, not sticks.
It’s easy to teach British chinchillas to the toilet. Therefore, even when changing the filler, the animals easily adapt to the new tray.
If the animal is walking in the warm season, then for him it is necessary to purchase a collar for fleas and ticks. If the animal has apathy, cough or runny nose, as well as any other symptoms of the disease, it is very important to immediately consult a veterinarian without resorting to self-medication.
About the features of care and maintenance of the golden British chinchilla, see the next video.
Feeding
Feeding British chinchillas is very important in a balanced way, because the right feed not only contributes to the improved functioning of the cat's body, but also saturates it with vitamins and minerals, which from the best side affect the quality of the coat.
Ready-made feeds contain everything necessary for the proper nutrition of adults and kittens. Of course, when it comes to professional premium feeds.
It is difficult to say which diet is better to choose - natural food or prepared feed. Many veterinarians and felinologists argue over this issue for several years. therefore the choice should be made based on personal preferences, the needs of the animal and their own abilities.
Ready-made feeds are presented in a huge variety of lines. There are different tastes of feed, as well as special treatment lines, which, for example, can serve as prevention of ICD (urolithiasis) for neutered and sterilized individuals or as prevention of acute food allergies. Professional brands have a lot of such lines. But medicinal feed should be purchased only after consultation with the attending veterinarian.
Among ready-made feeds, you can choose the one even for the most finicky animal.
When choosing a natural diet, it is worthwhile to understand that it should be present daily:
- lean meat - turkey, chicken, lamb and others;
- boiled vegetables;
- porridge - rice, buckwheat;
- the eggs, can be quail, but it is advisable to feed only with yolk;
- dairy products, especially yogurts and low-fat cottage cheese.
The meat should be given to animals, finely chopped, the same applies to vegetables. It is necessary to refuse everything fatty, for example, pork, and fried. Do not give milk in its pure form. Cats and cats contraindicated meat and fish with bones.
After each meal, the animal bowls should be washed thoroughly. And eat up the half-eaten food as quickly as possible. Feed animals should be 2 times a day at the same time.
Breeding
Golden chinchillas for breeding are very expensive. The price of individuals under castration or sterilization usually varies between 15-40 thousand rubles, and for breeding an animal with all the documents and a pedigree can cost 100 thousand rubles at all.
Knitting animals for lovers is not recommended. It should be understood that only professional nurseries are engaged in such professional activities. But if you want to start a business, then you should weigh the pros and cons, calculate all the costs and consider where the animals will be kept. And only then should you acquire a pair of beautiful golden chinchillas.
Knitting is a painstaking affair; caring for a pregnant cat is also.
And therefore, before starting to create your own nursery, you should definitely take courses of felinologists and study in detail the features of the British breed.
