Laperm: description of cats, their nature and features of the content

Laperma cat is a unique creature, these pets are very beautiful. Adorable cats and cats have a distinctive feature - this is their curly hair. This attribute was laid in the foundation of the name of the breed: “laperm” consists of two words - “la” and “perm”. “La” is an article from the French language, “Perm” is an English word, has a translation - “permanent wave”.

The laperma breed has only recently become known. Many believe that these cats could appear due to a genetic mutation that occurred in the genotype of a simple pet. In the US state of Oregon, on a farm in Dallas in 1982, 6 cubs were born to a Speedy cat, which was not purebred, which was purebred. Five kittens were simple, they were similar to each other, and the last kitten was missing hair, ears were widely set, there were blue stripes on the skin and curled vibrissa.

The owners of the cat Linda and Richard Coel thought that the last kitten is weak, and did not draw any conclusions about the appearance of the cub. The kitten grew, and as soon as the second month ended, the cub began to appear soft and wavy. In the third month, the kitten's whole body is completely covered with curly hair. The kitten became charming, he was given the name - Curly, this name meant "curly hair".

When Curley grew up, she was able to give birth to five cubs, and they all had wavy hair. The next 10 years, the pets were freely crossed, and curly cubs with both long and short fur could be born. The owners were surprised at such a breed, but they did not think that the breed is new.When there were too many pets having an unusual fur, the owners decided to come to a felinological organization and declare unusual cats.

Conducted studies of this species, the researchers were able to find out that the curly gene can be predominant, and it can be carried by cats and cats. Lapermus was shown to the public only in 1992, when a cat show was held in Portland, Oregon. After that, the researchers began to breed these animals. To get the cubs of lapermi, Siamese and Manck pets were used. Only in 2008 was the Lapper breed officially recognized, and only this year was the CFA able to recognize the breed.

The head of the pet laperm has the shape of a triangle, its corners are softly rounded. The muzzle has a wide view, below - a strong and strong chin. You can see the round shape on the pads of the mustache. Vibrisses are too long and flexible. On the lower lines of the eyes there is a small depression that goes to the nose, this depression can be felt. To the end of the spout, the entire profile has a direct view. The forehead laperm has a flat shape.

Ears have medium or large sizes, their shape is cupped and wide. On the inside of the auricles there is a small pubescence. There are tassels at the ends of the pet’s ears.

The animals of the lapermis breed have wide-set eyes, they look like almonds and have slight tilts towards the base of the ears. When cats are alert, their eyes begin to widen. The shade of the eyes can be varied and cannot correlate with the color of the coat.

The physique of animal lapermi is of medium size, the bone skeleton is of medium thickness or it can be slightly thin. If you have a balanced physique, then the males will be larger than the females. The size may depend on the mass: the cat’s weight can reach about 6 kilograms, and the cat’s weight can be up to 5 kilograms. Cats may be slightly taller than cats.

The tail in animals is proportional to the body and can taper well toward the tip. Paws are medium in length, but the front legs are slightly shorter than the hind legs. Paws have rounded pads. The whole laperma fur is curly, but it can not appear from birth, but only after reaching 4-6 months. Before this, the cubs can live without wool or have a straight coat, then they begin to molt and become curly.

Some mature males can change their appearance: they lose their hair, and then again grow in curly hair. The color, length of the hairs and the degree of their curl may vary among different individuals of this breed. There are pets that have both long and short hair. All cats can have a light springy coat, which can be wavy or curly. Too much curly hair grows on the belly of the pet, near the ears and on the neck.

Laperma have a variety of colors. These animals counted about 30 color options. The main and not too rare colors are white, red, ivory, chocolate and cinnamon. In pets that have precisely these colors, the paw pads and nose have a pink tint. In black cats of laperma, the paw pads and nose are black.

Lapper cats are very cute creatures, they can require care and participation. Cats want to be noticeable and in different ways attract the attention of their owner. Pets want to make contact with people. As soon as this beautiful animal sees an approaching host, it will begin to purr.

When observations were made, it became clear that Lapermsky breed is too loving. Cats and cats can constantly reach with their paws to the face of their master, so as to show the master all their love.These pets cannot imagine their life with a lack of affection, and for this reason the animals show affection for the person and in return receive affection from the owner. Laperm likes to be near his chest, on his arms or on his shoulders.

Animals of this breed are responsive and loyal. If the owner calls them, then the cats will immediately run to him. Usually cats have a too low voice, but if they want to attract attention, they can make loud sounds. If the cat lives in a private house, then it can catch mice and rats in the yard. But even with a hunting instinct, they can well take root in apartments.

Pets of the laperm breed are of a special nature, they get used to different living conditions.

Laperma are unpretentious, and they do not have any needs for a residence. Since animals love their owners, you need to place the cat’s bed next to their sofa or chair. For the most part, cats prefer to lie close to their owner or even in its place. For this breed, life in the country is quite suitable.

To make the animal feel comfortable, you need to take care of it.

In order for the cat's fur to look great, you need to comb it thoroughly. This process is simple and necessary. You need to comb your pet 2 times in 7 days using a massage brush, which has widely spread teeth. If you do not comb the cat, then curly hair will form tangles. Then you have to cut the cat a little, which will not give the animal an attractive appearance.

If pets begin to molt, they must be combed. 4 times in 7 days, but usually cats do not molt profusely. You should also remember about bathing a cat. These animals should be bathed once in 45-60 days, using shampoos and conditioners that have a natural base. No need to buy cheap detergents, as they contain a harmful composition. Such a composition will easily spoil the coat of the animal. After the owner bathes his pet, you need to make sure that the coat can dry itself, without using a hair dryer.

Your pet’s ears need to be cleaned constantly. Each week it is necessary to check the ears of the animal, because some pets can accumulate earwax in 7 days, and in some individuals, nothing accumulates in 60 days.

You need to clean your ears using cotton buds and aids, such as drops "Otifri". Before cleaning, it is necessary to drip two drops of the substance into the ears so that the contaminated area can break down a little. After that, you need to take a cotton swab and carefully clean the outer ear canal with a circular motion. Cotton buds must be purchased with a stop to prevent accidentally damaging the eardrum of a pet.

The teeth of cat lapermi need to be cleaned often, because tartar can deposit in animals, which can cause teeth to fall out. Teeth must be cleaned using a special, lightweight toothbrush. If the pet resists and does not accept the brush, then use a clean, lint-free cloth. The fabric must be wound on a finger, applied with tooth powder or toothpaste and gently brush your pet's teeth.

Eyes need to be rubbed to cats every week. To wipe your eyes, you need 2 separate cotton pads and a disinfectant. For example, you can use a solution of boric acid, which has a weak concentration, potassium permanganate, a decoction of herbs or tea brewing.You also need to use special wipes, for example, from the Trixie brand. You need to know that on the inner corners of the eyes of a cat, transparent secretions or brown crusts can accumulate. If purulent or blood clots appeared on the eyes, then such an animal must be taken to a veterinarian.

The claws of the animal need to be trimmed 2 times in 45 days, for this it is necessary to use sharp forceps so that the cat is not exposed to painful sensations. You need to cut 2 millimeters of the tip of the claw. If the owner is afraid to cut the claws of his pet himself, then you need to purchase a claw tip. This device needs to be accustomed to the animal when it is still small.

Lapper cats always have a good appetite. In order for cats to have excellent tone and natural activity, they need a balanced diet. Feeding should be enriched with proteins. You need to know some recommendations for feeding animal laperma.

Kittens aged 1.5-2 months should be given food 5 times in one day. Older 2.5-4.5-month-old kittens need to be given food 4 times in one day, 4.5-6.5-month-old kittens should be given 3 times in a day. When the kitten is 8 months old, you need to switch to an adult diet and feed such a pet 2 times in one day. Food should not be too cold or too hot.

Cats and cats can be fed with dry food. The feed must be of high quality, have all the necessary trace elements, nutrients and vitamins. You can also feed your pet natural food, but not waste. If the owner will give cats natural food, then he must not forget that vitamins must be added to food, since natural food does not have enough vitamins.

But in order for cats to have good digestion, they need to be fed in a balanced way, that is, apply both dry food and natural food. Dry food should be given separately from natural food: for example, in the morning give dry food, and in the evening give natural food.

Products that can be given from natural foods:

1. meat found in chicken, beef, veal, lamb, turkey;
2. vegetables such as zucchini, pumpkin, carrots, beets, broccoli;
3. rice, buckwheat, millet porridge;
4. heart, lungs and liver, which are offal;
5. boiled fish;
6. products that contain milk: low-fat kefir, fermented baked milk, yogurt and cottage cheese, they must be given once every 7 days;
7. bones and cartilage that have a soft structure, such as bones from pork or beef.

Meat products, cereals and vegetables must be cooked before serving. But sometimes it is allowed to give raw meat.

Prohibited Products:

1. sweet products;
2. salty products;
3. salted cheese;
4. smoked products;
5. sausage and similar products;
6. pork meat;
7. beef kidneys;
8. fish that has fat;
9. egg protein;
10. milk, butter, cream, sour cream;
11. potato;
12. fruits;
13. the beans.

Since cats have too curly hair, fleas can appear on them. All owners of the Laperma breed must have a special tool in their medicine cabinet that protects animals from fleas. If parasites appear on cats, then animals can suffer from serious allergies. If the cats still have fleas, they need to be constantly vaccinated and apply a special flea remedy to them.

There are no hereditary and genetic diseases in the laperma breed. If the cat just caught a cold, it must be carefully monitored so that it lies in a warm place and eats well. The average life expectancy of cats of the breed Laperma is quite large - about 13-16 years.

Thus, the representatives of the Laperma breed are very friendly animals, they always need to be given attention. The main thing is to recreate comfortable conditions for your cats and cats, feed them in a balanced manner and properly care for them. So the animal will feel all the care and affection of a person and will delight its owners!

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