Chinese cats: varieties and nuances of content

It’s hard to surprise modern people with anything. However, everyone wants to stand out one way or another, to acquire something that others do not have. When choosing a pet, people are often guided by the desire to have an exotic animal. Of course, few acquire iguanas or tarantula spiders, however, there are enough unusual creatures among domestic cats so familiar to us. Today we will tell you about Chinese cats - beautiful and very interesting creatures.

Due to archaeological activity in 2001, a group of archaeologists discovered bones that belonged to cats that existed more than 3 thousand years ago. Scientists have long proved that, unlike other countries, in China, cats developed naturally, so China can be called the birthplace of cats.

Due to the fact that China has been a closed state for many years, all indigenous breeds have common characteristics: elongated ears and muzzle, the size of cats is slightly larger than European standard breeds. Cats began to enter Europe after the opening of China's economic borders with other countries. But not all Chinese cats were domesticated by humans.

Chinese cats are currently poorly understood, their habitat is desert areas. At present, cats of Chinese breeds are endangered.Due to over-development of the Republic of China, natural habitats are very affected. These cats are very sociable, affectionate, gentle and insanely loyal to their master. But due to the fact that cats were tamed later than their European relatives, their character remained independent.

Children are treated very patiently, but it is better not to make such a four-legged friend in a house where there are kids. Get along well with other animals. These cats are still poorly studied, so it is difficult to judge their pain, in general, the physiological component is normal.

The cat looks as follows.

• The height of the animal is from 27 to 35 cm, weight - from 3.5 to 5.5 kg.
• The body shape is elongated, proportionally muscular, with a large chest, not very long paws and a long tail in the shape of a brush.
• Due to the peculiarities of the color (points on the face), it seems that the fluffy is smiling. Combined with large expressive eyes, it looks very cute.
• Puberty occurs at the age of three years. The kitten must not be weaned from the mother until it reaches the age of twelve weeks.
• This breed did not succumb to the intervention of scientists and was never crossed with anyone, therefore, it simply does not have genetic problems on this soil.
• You need to comb the hair no more than 1 time per week: the "Chinese" have practically no undercoat, and combing can damage the dense layer of wool.
• You need to bathe the animal as necessary, and carry out a scheduled bathing no more than 1 time per month.

Now let's get acquainted with the famous breeds of Chinese cats.

• Dragons - This is how the Li Hua breed is called in its homeland, due to the fact that it lives in mountainous areas. China is the birthplace of mountain cats. Please note that the mountain cat exists now, and is considered one of the most beautiful cats. But at the moment, the population is at risk and amounts to about 10 thousand individuals. The mountain cat is the progenitor of Li Hua, and now the preservation of the population is the main task of US zoologists involved in the study of these animals. But scientists believe that you should not go too deep into the knowledge about mountain cats, because it can harm the population even more, which threatens not only the extinction of this species, but also the extermination of Li Hua.

• Chinese fold or Li Mao - This breed is the most mysterious of all four-legged species that occurred in China. No country in the world has ever recognized this breed. It is believed that only Scottish cats can be fold. And none of the scientists explained how Li Mao happened and how they ended up in China, but the fact remains: a fold cat comes from China, although the breed is not officially registered.

• Among the Chinese breeds, there is one non-existent individual, which is conditionally called the Chinese sphinx. Very often on the market, resellers call Sphynx cats Chinese and for this they fight a lot of money, but bald cats simply can not be cultivated in China. Felinology in this country is developed at the initial level, so it’s impossible to say that this breed was artificially bred there. In fact, there are opinions that for a new rare breed - the Chinese sphinx - they give out St. Petersburg or, as it is also called, Peterbold.

• Speaking of Chinese breeds, one cannot fail to mention the “cat of happiness”. He actually has many names: “beckoning cat”, “inviting cat”, “calling cat”, “money cat”, and his true name is Maneki-neko.This is not a living cat, but a sculpture waving its paw and thereby, according to Chinese beliefs, inviting happiness and money to the family, bringing prosperity. Such sculptures are exhibited in shops, warehouses, restaurants: if the left paw is raised, then it invites money, and if the right one - clients, which is often the same thing. Most often, a cat is white, yellow or brown.

The history of the origin of Maneki-neko begins in the distant 1615. One monk sheltered a homeless kitten and settled him in his temple, but the condition of the premises was terrible. And once he turned to the cat with the phrase: “I do not blame you for not helping, you are just a kitten. Now, if you were a man, you would do more good. ” Literally a few days later, the ruling prince passing by fell into a storm, and in search of refuge he stopped under a tree near the temple. But he saw the building only thanks to the cat, inviting his paw. The monk, naturally, received such an important guest as he should. The prince, in gratitude, allocated finance for the restoration of the temple.

Cats from the Middle Kingdom develop naturally, and some breeds simply evolve one from another, for example, Dragon Li is considered a direct descendant of a Chinese mountain cat. Scientists believe that there is no need to interfere in natural selection, because the species is already on the verge of extinction.

Kittens of Chinese breeds cannot be weaned from their mother for up to 12 weeks. In general, such cats cannot be called prolific in any way: their offspring appear no more often than once every 3 years.

The advantages of this type of four-legged friends are that they are not picky in the content. They evolved in a natural way, and therefore they have less common health problems, which is why it is very easy to take care of the “Chinese”.

• It is necessary to make the animal all vaccinations and from time to time to bring him outside. The "Chinese" are very freedom-loving, so you cannot lock them in 4 walls.
• You can bathe these cats no more than 1 time per month. Naturally, if the pet is dirty, wash it in order to avoid skin problems.
• Any “Chinese” food will suit anyone: either ready-made feed from manufacturers (dry or wet) or natural food. If you choose feed, note that it will be better if you choose premium products and above. These animals need vitamins and carbohydrates, namely in these lines their maximum amount. Your ideal choice would be Royal Canin or Acana Regionals Grasslands Cat.

If you are a supporter of natural nutrition, then you should remember about the carbohydrates necessary for energy production, as well as the proteins found in eggs and meat (pork, chicken, hare, turkey, boiled fish without bones).

Different cereals must be included in the diet. (barley, arnautka, barley). As well as kefir, yogurt, cottage cheese, but with reduced fat content.

It is worth thinking about preserving the furniture in the house and installing a clawclaw for the pet so that he can always sharpen his claws if desired.

Now let's talk about hygiene. Once a month, you need to trim the claws. Every day, wipe the eyes with tea leaves or special veterinary compounds. Clean your ears once every 10 days with a cotton swab. Comb hair once a week, but it should be done carefully, as the "Chinese" have almost no undercoat. Veterinarians consider it necessary to brush a pet’s teeth with a special brush and toothpaste every 5 days.

Cats of Chinese breeds rarely get sick. The reasons for the deterioration are often rare walking, a small apartment (lack of space for games and movements), lack of personal space and unbalanced food.

In case of indigestion, it is urgent to take measures, namely to find out what your pet ate in the last 2-3 days, to exclude this food from his diet. Buy in the pharmacy adsorbing drugs to remove toxins from the body. For a couple of days, feed the pet only cereals and boiled chicken to restore the correct operation of the digestive tract. And give better in small portions.If this does not help, you must consult a specialist to conduct a diagnosis.

If the pet is in a bad mood, then it is worth paying more attention to it, taking it out to the street, playing with it, and treating it to delicious treats.

If you notice that the pet began to walk "out of need" past the tray, make sure it is clean and fresh. If everything is in order with the toilet, you need to contact the veterinarian, perhaps the cat has problems with the urinary system.

Cats of Chinese breeds have very strong immunity, so we can safely say that diseases develop in most cases due to a poor emotional state of a pet, lack of attention or their own space.

Based on the foregoing, the following conclusions can be drawn.

The positive aspects of the "Chinese":

• devotion;
• exotic origin;
• light character;
• easily get along with other pets and patiently treat children;
• very smart;
• not dangerous, not aggressive;
• have good health, which makes it easier to care for them.

Negative sides:

• it is difficult to find a purebred pet in the territory of our country: you will have to visit China or the USA for both purchase and mating;
• the cost of such exotics exceeds two minimum Russian salaries;
• it is difficult to choose a partner for breeding, you need to contact a specialist, because often they try to give out cats of other breeds that are similar in appearance to "Chinese";
• you need a lot of space or frequent walking.

See more about Chinese Li Hua cats in the video below.