Cats of breed Napoleon: description and features of care

The dwarf cat Napoleon is also called a minuet. The breed is very small and pretty. She has a special friendly look. Such pets will appeal to any person. A detailed description of the breed is given in the article.

Males of breed Napoleon appeared not so long ago - in 1977. The breed was bred by Joe Smith, who lived in the United States. He was a breeder. Once, while reading a newspaper, he stumbled upon an article about the Manchkins. He really liked the animals. He decided to breed a new breed of cats. He wanted to create a breed that would look like Persian pets and Manchkin.

He took the Persian mustachioed, because they seemed to the breeder very cute and fluffy, so the Napoleons have such a special appearance. It resembles the Persians due to a flattened muzzle. The cat has a rather magnificent look. From the Manchkins, this category of pets adopted a small stature and paws of a small size. All attempts by the breeder to create a new breed were on the verge of defeat. Cats were completely unsuitable for further breeding due to serious defects.

Soon, the breeder's attempts to create a new breed of caudate were successful. Kittens were born completely healthy and without any defects. Breeding such cats was very expensive. The breeder soon decided not to experiment anymore and castrated all the cats of this breed. Only females of this breed remained. Other breeders decided to try to cross them with exotic short-haired cats. The appearance of the minuets was somehow special. In 2005, they became known as the Napoleon breed.

Napoleon cats have a very exotic appearance. They look like Persians. This breed has a rather strong body.Due to their small growth, they weigh much less than other breeds of pets. Their body is round and elastic. The coat may be different. Some cats have a dense, thick and short coat. Other types of cats have long coats. The color of the coat can also be completely different.

The breed Napoleon is bred of the following types:

1. ordinary Napoleon - he has a completely ordinary look, paws are large and long;
2. dwarf Napoleon - it is also called mini-Napoleon, its main difference is its small paws, but there are significant differences between the rocks of the Persians and Napoleon, such as:
   • cat size - Napoleon's weight - not more than 2 kilograms, cats can reach a weight of 3 kg;
   • the dignity of a cat is its miniature size - a large cat of this breed is about the same height as a kitten, which is only six months old;
   • from a Persian pet Napoleon got a low body structure;
   • they have a special shape of the head, their muzzle is flattened, their nose is straight and their body is slightly longer.

Napoleons reach puberty at 6 months. If the cat needs to be neutered or sterilized, then this must be done by 10 months. The best time for mating cats is considered the age of 1 year to 1.5 years. In cats, mating begins a little earlier, at 1 year. They can be mated with categories of pets such as:

• Himalayan
• munchkin;
• exotic cats with short hair;
• Persian.

Females hatched kittens for about 65 days. She is born about 5 kittens at a time. They take care of their kittens, feed them and lick, which lasts up to a month and a half. Kittens are born in the same color that their parents have. Cats live on average about 12 years. Napoleons are not centenarians.

The appearance of Napoleon is very outstanding. The head is large, round in shape, with a powerful lower jaw. The cheeks are rather round. The chin is small, it looks very neat. The neck is in proportion with the body, although it is short in cats of this breed, but very strong. The eyes of a large size are set quite wide and have a round shape.

Ears are at a great distance from each other. They round off a bit inward. Inside there is a beautiful edge. Small ears look very neat. The nose is quite wide and short. They have no strong flattening of the nose, as, for example, in the Persian breed.

Cats have a flat back. Paws are very strong and quite wide. Cats with long hair have an edge between the fingers. The tail is long when compared with the body. It is evenly lowered along its entire length. The coat is very soft, short and fluffy. Their coat is mostly of medium length.

Color can be white or red. Quite often there are other shades of wool. Often the breed can combine several shades at once (white, gray and peach). The weight of a classic Napoleon is the same as the weight of a regular cat. For the Napoleon-Extreme breed, the weight of the pet is about 2 kg. The cat weighs about 3 kg. They are very short. It can reach the withers of 20 cm.

It is worth considering the following features of the Napoleon breed:

• short paws;
• flat nose;
• there is no increased lacrimation;
• there are sharp tips on the ears;
• legs in front shorter than hind legs.

It is believed that the Napoleons have a rather short coat, but this is not entirely true. They can be of such types as:

• with long hair - they have a well-developed undercoat;
• with semi-long hair - the hair has a short length;
• with short hair - they are also called "plush", because they have very short hairs, the down is upright.

This breed becomes very famous among those families who have children in the house.Pets are very touching children that they look like fluffy toys. Napoleons are very easy to learn new teams. They think well. Problems with the education of Napoleon should not arise.

They jump very interestingly. Their jump seems a little awkward due to the fact that they have short legs and a long body. Cats really do not like to be left alone, on the contrary, they love to be in the center of observation. They really like when a person is next to him. The cat very quickly gets used to its owner. She can also pet herself to strangers.

Their character is very gentle and affectionate. The best thing for a cat is to lie on his owner’s lap. Sometimes they can be too intrusive, requiring constant caress and attention. They are very friendly and peaceful. Young children are allowed to play with the cat, and Napoleon will not scratch the child.

Cats are very sociable, get along well with other pets. They are non-aggressive, in good contact with other categories of cats and dogs. Napoleon trusts people very much, even too much. He can easily sit in the hands of an outsider. In no case can cats be left alone on the street. It is necessary to walk them on a leash.

This breed behaves rather brazenly when it wants to be caressed. They quite easily get used to a new place of residence, are very loyal to people and at any age very curious and playful. They are very patient when it comes to children. They allow you to stroke, touch, carry on your hands, while they do not let out claws.

Before you buy a kitten of Napoleon breed, you need to carefully look at its appearance. It is best to purchase one from a reliable breeder. If this was not possible, then you should buy a kitten already grown up. It will immediately be seen from it whether it meets the standard of this breed or not. The thoroughbred kitten Napoleon should have the following features:

• there should be no tearing;
• paws are small;
• the head is wide;
• the nose is quite long;
• walnut-shaped eyes;
• eye color depends on the coat color of the animal.

It should have a soft and shiny coat, fluff should not fall out. Eyes must be clean. There should be no exfoliation on the claws. They must be very energetic and playful, as well as have a good appetite.

You must also see the kitten's pedigree. Does his parents have any diseases, as they can be inherited. You can buy a cat in cities like Moscow and Voronezh. A kitten costs an average of about 80 thousand rubles. The price can vary from larger to smaller depending on the external data of the pet. Dwarf kittens are much more expensive than kittens with a standard paw size.

Cats really need affection and love. Napoleons do not live long, but if they are properly looked after, they will be able to live much longer. They are intended for maintenance in a house or apartment, but not in the street. They will not be able to run along the street as fast as other breeds of cats, because of their small paws, dogs can also attack them. The health of this breed is not very good. The main diseases are as follows:

• polycystic kidney disease;
• cardiomyopathy;
• impaired mobility of the spine.

It is necessary to monitor the health of the pet very well. If something goes wrong, you should immediately take the cat to a veterinary clinic. In order to prevent the pet from getting sick, it is necessary to deworm the cat once a quarter, and daily treat fleas and other parasites with special means.

In the house it is necessary to ensure that the cat does not jump from a great height. This can be a threat to her small paws.Taking a mustached friend for a walk, it is necessary to walk only in quiet and calm places. Avoid too much accuracy of the people. Walking with a pet is necessary on a leash. Napoleons are very shy. They can be frightened by a barking dog or some other sound, they can climb a tree or run away somewhere far away.

This breed of cats requires special care, despite the fact that they are unpretentious. They love to wash themselves. The owner can not particularly focus on their hygiene. If the cat has short hair, then it needs to be combed once a week, which will remove fluff and excess hair. If cats have long or medium-long hair, then it must be combed daily.

It is recommended to bathe them up to four times a year. But it is better to discuss the frequency of bathing with the veterinarian. Cats really do not like water. It is necessary to accustom them to water procedures from a young age. Basically, they are washed once every three months. The best shampoos for them are BioVax, Velvet and Tar Celandine. They protect the cat from parasites, give shine to the coat.

It is necessary to clean the ears of the pet twice a week. But it would be better to clean your ears daily. In a pharmacy you need to buy cotton buds with a limiter. To clean your ears, you can take vegetable oil or buy a special tool in the store.

The eyes and face are also thoroughly cleaned. This is done using a cotton pad. It is better to moisten it with ordinary water or tea infusion. It is also necessary to monitor the nails of the pet. For this purpose, you can buy a special scratching post. You need to choose its coating is not too hard. Claws are cut to cats very rarely.

Napoleons love to eat. It is necessary to monitor how much the pet eats. If this is not done, then the cat can quickly get fat. They need to be fed only with specialized feed. They can be ProPlan, WellKiss, Hills, Royal Canin, Grandin. It is necessary to follow the manufacturer's recommendations regarding the rate of food eaten per day. For each age and weight category, a different amount of food will be the norm. You need to make a daily diet for your pet.

Manufacturers recommend giving wet food every day in a proportion of 5% of the total weight of the pet. Good food can be spiders, stews or canned food. Dry food must be given in an amount of 25 grams if the animal weighs 3 kilograms. And also do not forget about water. The animal should drink about 80 grams of water per day. The number of feedings can vary from 2 to 4 times a day.

You can give natural products. They can be low-fat meats or dairy products. You can give boiled sea fish, liver, egg yolk, vegetables.

In general, products from the table are better not to give. At the moment, there is no information on how the animal will react to a particular product. Care must be taken that the pet consumes both dry and wet food. It is recommended that cats with long hair be given a special paste daily, which helps dissolve the hair that can enter the esophagus.

Even a very good food can not fully provide the cat with vitamins, minerals and trace elements that are very necessary for health. Now a very large number of vitamins are sold. But they are not always effective. You need to be responsible in choosing vitamins. The most popular vitamins are AgroVetzashchita, Farmaks, 8 in 1, Beaphar. They improve the coat and skin of the animal. Shedding time is greatly reduced.

It is necessary to create a pet optimal conditions for its maintenance, then the cat will be healthy and strong. It is necessary to comply with such rules as:

• timely vaccination - it should be done only with the appointment of a veterinarian;
• clean your ears every day;
• purchase a special clawcloth for the home;
• give food up to 4 times a day;
• comb the hair of a cat;
• comb out excess accumulated fluff;
• you need to keep the tray for the pet clean;
• need to play and caress animals.

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