Ceylon cat is a small breed of wild cats on which, according to legend, the Buddha himself left his mark. The birthplace of this breed, as the name implies, is the island of Ceylon.
A bit of history
In the 80s of the last century, these cats were not so popular, they became famous after visiting the island by the doctor Paolo Pelegatt. It was he who noticed miniature cats that had a drawing in the form of an open cobra hood on their forehead. The doctor asked the locals in more detail about these animals and found out that they are sacred. Indeed, according to legend, the Buddha himself on this breed left a mark on his forehead.
The doctor did not return home alone, but took several animals with him, in Italy he made an exhibition for this breed and many immediately became interested in breeding issues. Ceylon breed shows are held both abroad and in Russia, but not everywhere this cat breed is very popular due to its high cost.
Gradually, the wild origin of the breed was nullified, but still preserved the natural virtues of these cats with large well-set ears.
Animals can easily adapt in any room, like to travel.
Famous felinologists fully described the breed, officially registered it, she received her recognition from international associations of felinologists.
Description
Ceylon cats come from the reed variety, which is famous for its incredible grace and predatory beauty. But even despite the small size of the animal, in all its qualities it is no different from ordinary domestic cats.
- The animals have a beautiful muscular and strong body, the back is slightly convex and wide chest.
- An adult can weigh up to 4 kilograms.
- The paws of a cat are small, there are soft pads.
- The tail is not very long, quite flexible and the tip is sharp.
- The head has pronounced cheekbones and a large round chin.
- The eyes are almond-shaped; the color of the eyes is green or yellow. A cat always looks as if she is sleeping or dreaming about something.
- The coat is soft, smooth and silk; it can have various shades from golden to silver.
Colors
The color of these cats is very similar to the Abyssinian breed, for the most part they are found in the same color, sometimes there is a small ticking. There are several types of ticking, the continental is considered the most valuable, since the body has unevenly scattered colored hairs. In Ceylon cats, there are several common types of colors: black, red, tortie, cream, blue-cream.
There are also rare colors of cats from blue to brown. Usually they have a pattern on the back, tail and legs in the form of stripes. Each such cat has a certain pattern on its forehead either in the form of the head of a snake or the letter “M”.
On the animal’s belly there is a spotted pattern, which is presented in several rows, and a ticking pattern is on the tail.
Character
Wild blood flows in the veins of this breed, but this does not affect the character. Cats are pretty flexible and friendly, they easily become attached to the owners. Ceylon cats are patient and obedient, they can be left even next to small children, they will never offend small owners. But cats love to play a little foolish no less than ordinary pets, but they do it carefully so that the owner does not get upset.
Kittens immediately begin to explore the whole world nearby, they should not be made where they cannot find friends. The breed of these animals requires a lot of attention, but the Ceylon cat, if the owner is busy, will not be imposed, so as not to distract him from important matters.
Friendliness with other pets is also a hallmark.
The cat’s favorite vacation spot will be next to the ownermay sleep with him on the bed, if allowed, and may also sit on the owner’s shoulder. This does not hurt too much because cats are light in weight. If a huge dog lives in the house, then the cat will treat it like his friend. But if the cat feels at least a small threat, it can show its claws.
This breed is easy to train, it can be trained in several teams that it will understand. But all training processes are best carried out in the form of a game, it will be better for an animal, cats like active games. And if they will be held with the owner, then the cat will be doubly pleased. Also, this breed is disciplined, it can be easily accustomed to the claw-point.
It is good if the cat has enough toys with which she will play on her own, occupy herself when the owner is busy. It is best to start this breed in pairs, as they will complement each other and at the same time entertain.
Do not forget that this is a wild breed, so cats are hunters by nature, and they need to constantly maintain this quality.
Care
There are no great difficulties in the care and maintenance of Ceylon cats.
- Like ordinary short-haired pets, Ceylon cats need to be combed.
- Animals of this breed do not like water. You do not need to bathe them, if not needed.
- Ears and eyes should be monitored and periodically wiped with napkins.
- Ceylon cat does not need a street, they feel great in the apartment.
Also, do not forget about oral hygiene, teeth should be monitored carefully, if at a young age they may not need it, then at a more mature age a stone forms on the teeth. Do not forget about the health of these animals, they are very afraid of drafts, so do not do them, the cat can catch a cold. They have a too short nose and are located so that cats can easily catch a cold.
If you properly monitor the health of pets, then they will be able to live long enough, there are even such animals who survived to 17 years. If the owner wants to mate the animal, then it is best to do this with the same breed.
With a mixture of blood, the gene pool can be disrupted, and the result will no longer be a real Ceylon cat.
How to feed?
For feeding use expensive, high-quality feed. But here it is worth knowing the measure, since animals can not be overfed, they are prone to obesity. It’s best to have a feeding balanced and had all the necessary vitamin supplements and trace elements. But you can easily transfer cats to other food. For small kittens of this breed, dairy products must be present in the diet before the year of life. At a more mature age, the animal can be given chicken or turkey.
Fresh water must also stand, because the cat uses a lot of fluids because of the playful disposition.
Ceylon cats are a rare breed of animals, so finding a kitten of this breed can be problematic. After all, these cats cannot just be found in any cattery, they are bred and sold only in Italy. In order to find out the exact price of kittens of this breed, you need to contact the breeders. Of course, there are many scammers on the Internet who can offer such a breed, but here it is worth asking for documents for kittens, while the cost will not be small.
The breed is unique and rare, it is bred only abroad, but also in Russia they can be seen at special exhibitions. By their nature, cats quickly become attached to the owner, and if he is constantly on the road, it is better not to get an animal. It can simply die of boredom and boredom, that no one will be around. Although such cats are gullible, they can still show their character at the right time if they feel the danger is approaching. Also, this breed cannot have genetic diseases, therefore animals can boast of excellent health.
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