All about the breed of cats Minsk

Minsk breed cats are not so common in Russian apartments. The fact is that kittens of this breed are extremely rare, and you can buy a real purebred Minskskin almost exclusively in America. However, those who decided to buy such a kitten never regretted their choice. The short-legged cheerful pet quickly conquers all household members with its charm, leaving no one indifferent.

The first Minskskin kitten appeared in the USA in 2000. Work on the breeding of a new breed began a couple of years earlier in Boston. Breeder Paul Maksorlei wished to develop a short-legged cat with shaded patches of hair similar to the Siamese breed. By 2005, Paul was able to achieve the birth of 50 cats that fully met his requirements. To obtain Minsk, the hairless Canadian sphinx and the short-legged munchkin were crossed.

Later, assistance in breeding was provided by Burmese cats and Devon Rex. The result turned out to be somewhat similar to bambino cats, the kitten was born with short paws and unusually silky skin.

Due to the fact that the first kitten was born recently, the breed is considered young and even experimental, and therefore very rare. Work on improving the breed continues to this day. In 2008, Minsk cats were allowed to participate in exhibitions and received recognition from the International Cat Association. Today in the world there are a little more than 100 individuals of this amazing breed.

The size of a purebred adult cat is semi-kobby. The figure of the animal resembles manchkin, the cross of which it is. Growth is rather low, and the neck is long.The weight of an adult is up to three kilograms.

According to the norms of the International Cat Association, purebred Minsk has the following standards:

• round broad head, pronounced chin, muzzle short and broad, mustache pads relief, neck flexible and well developed;
• ears are large, strained, wide, tips are slightly rounded, wide at the base, cats with hairless ears are found;
• eyes are round, large, set wide, look expectant, sensitive, somewhat perplexed;
• the nose at the end has a slight bend, no hump;
• whiskers in different specimens are rare, broken, in some individuals there are no whiskers;
• the body seems long, the line of the spine is slightly raised in the thigh area, the broad chest has strong muscles;
• the legs are short, above and below the knee joint they have the same distance, the hind legs are slightly longer than the front;
• the tail is longer than the body, the diameter narrows from the base to the tip, the end of the tail is slightly dull;
• the coat is short; on the muzzle, ears, paws, on the tail and under the tail, fur points are observed; there are specimens with furry legs, hips, shoulders, but a hairless belly;
• at a young age, some individuals noticeable folds on the skin, borrowed from the sphinx;
• the color of cats is solid, cake, tabby, coloring with white inclusions, colorpoint coloring is considered popular.

Despite their short stature, Minsk animals are very active, agile and nimble animals. They climb climbs without problems, easily jump on cabinets and other pieces of furniture. Their manner of movement resembles ferrets. These are curious cats and cats, but not so self-confident. Minskians lend themselves well to training, as they have a high intellect, in relation to humans, these individuals are quite flexible, they quickly learn and think well.

Despite their curious nature, these cats are not very courageous. They are very fond of care, attention and do not withstand loneliness. The Minskskin cat prefers to always be in the attention zone of its owner, she likes to monitor its movements, participate in household chores, and follow the owner. And although the cat loves affection, she tries not to impose herself on the owner with this. If the owner goes on vacation, it is recommended to take your pet with you.

He will not cause problems due to his coping ability and ability to quickly adapt to new conditions, and at home alone he will be homesick and may even get sick.

The individuals of this breed get along well with other animals; even with another cat, the male representative of Minsk will find contact. Excellent these cats are dogs, birds, rodents. This animal does not need a walk in the fresh air, the cat feels quite comfortable in a city apartment. She does not need a large area. The mischievous nature and desire to play with this breed persists until old age, so it is recommended to often change toys.

There is nothing complicated in caring for Minsk; this animal does not need any special conditions. Every day it is recommended to comb points on the cat’s body, for this use a brush with soft natural bristles. It is required to regularly smooth the body with a wet sponge and wipe the lacrimal paths with a cotton swab. Bathing is carried out 2-3 times a month, use shampoo for shorthair cats for this procedure.

Take your pet to the veterinary clinic monthly for toothbrushing. Inspect your ears once a week, and if necessary, remove dirt and sulfur from your ears using a cotton pad. Once a month, it is recommended to cut the claws of Minsk. Wipe the cat’s tail regularly with some degreasing agent.The fact is that in all cats on the outside of the caudal process, the sebaceous glands are hidden under the hair, while in Minsk they are not hidden by anything, and therefore the tail requires special care.

Due to their ingenuity, kittens quickly become accustomed to the tray, buto these are very clean animals, and if the owner did not clean the pot on time, a neat pet can go to the toilet to a cleaner place, which will cause dissatisfaction with the owner. Therefore, do not forget to carefully clean the toilet of the animal.

Cats should be kept dry and wet with premium and super premium classes. In the USA, it is customary to feed these cats exclusively with purchased food, as they balance all the elements necessary for the health of the pet. In Russia, some owners occasionally indulge their cats with natural food, but here it is important not to offer food “from the table”. The natural diet of any cat should include boiled meat and fish, cottage cheese, vegetables.

Visit your veterinarian regularly, once a quarter, treat your cat for worms. To date, the breed has been little studied, and there is practically no information about its health. However, it is already known that Minsk representatives are prone to allergies and diseases of the musculoskeletal system. To avoid problems with postural curvature and chest deformation, it is important for the pet to provide daily locomotor load.

Crossing of cats of this breed with sphinxes, munchkins, burmese or domestic short-haired cats is allowed. On average, representatives of the breed live 10-14 years.

A video about the features of the Minsk breed of cats is shown below.