Spotted cat breeds

The spotted color of the animal is a very striking feature and always attracts attention. Of course, you can’t get a home leopard or tiger in an ordinary apartment, so today many pet lovers are eager to get a spotted pet. But not everyone knows what this or that breed of spotted cats is called correctly. It is worth saying that there are a lot of such breeds, so before choosing a suitable spotted friend, you should familiarize yourself with their list, take into account habits and requirements for caring for a particular breed.

Most breeds of spotted cats are artificially bred. Nevertheless, the genes of such cats contain an admixture of wild animals, which concerns not only wool. It is worth considering why animals generally need such a coloration. The thing is that spotty hair helps wild cats to camouflage themselves in the wild. This allows her to quietly sneak up on prey or hide from the enemy.

Wild feline representatives are first-class hunters. Of course, domestic cats have no desire to search for and capture prey. However, spotted cats are very unpretentious and graceful creatures. This they adopted from their wild brothers. Such animals are extremely independent.

This is especially true for those owners who want to have a pet, but can often be absent at home or do not have time for frequent games with the cat and for careful care of it. It is important to note that some pets may have problems with their stomach or heart system. Unfortunately, such problems are not so rare for breeds that have been bred artificially.

It is worth familiarizing in more detail, what kind of cat breeds with spotty color still exist.

The most popular variety can be called a Bengal cat. The color of the coat of a Bengal cat is very similar to the leopard color. This breed turned out due to the crossing of the genes of an ordinary cat and a leopard. Usually they have a brown shade of wool on which spots stand out.

A Bengal cat is a very beautiful pet. To make her truly homely, it is necessary to accustom her to a person from an early age. This breed is a little wild.

In addition to the fact that the hair of a Bengal cat is very bright and beautiful, it is also short. This is very true for many people planning to get a pet. Cats with long hair everywhere leave “traces” of their presence in the form of lumps of fallen wool on the floor, furniture and clothes. But the Bengal cat does not have such a drawback, as its coat is short, combed and washed easily. Usually representatives of this breed have an elongated body with a long neck. This physique gives the Bengal cat a special grace.

This breed of spotted cats is very beautiful and, one might even say, an intelligent cat. This breed is characterized by a high level of intelligence, fast learner, restraint. Such cats were bred in the 80s of the last century, so the breed is considered quite young. Many owners note that the savannah is practically not afraid of water, although such a problem is common to almost all feline representatives. An adult cat of this breed has large sizes (up to 15 kg) and a long body, which should be taken into account when drawing up a ration for a pet.

This is another bright spotted representative of cats. This breed was recently bred. But, unlike the same Bengal cat, pixibob is more like a lynx. Such cats have gray wool, on which dark spots appear. Ears with "brushes" make pixibob even more like a trot. Nevertheless, experts say that this is an extremely friendly breed. It really is. Piksibobam almost unusual manifestation of aggression. They are very affectionate, love outdoor games, treat all household members well and know how to converge well with other animals.

This breed is also quite bright and young, but many still do not officially recognize it. These cats received great fame in the Arab countries. It is noted that kittens of this breed, being small, are big fidgets. They are extremely active and love outdoor games. Having matured, the Arabian cat becomes more serious and restrained. Many owners call the Arabians "wise" cats.

The California shining cat was bred to increase the population of dwarf leopards. The birthplace of this breed is America. The history of the breed is quite interesting. It is worth considering why it was necessary to increase the population of leopards. The fact is that all over the world in the last century there was a huge fashion for exotic wild cats. The choice fell on many dwarf leopards.

American scientists decided to do the following - to breed a breed that could replace dwarf leopards. The result was a California shining cat, which was a mini-leopard. She has a beautiful coat with pronounced spots. A great advantage of this breed is also its character - it is very peaceful and affectionate.

The spotted breed can also include a fold Scottish cat. Such a breed can have a great variety in color. The spots on their back usually fold into stripes that pass through the body. But the main distinguishing feature of Scottish cats is a very unusual shape of the ears.. They are bent down. By the way, in small kittens of this breed, ears can be ordinary and only with this age acquire such a shape.

Typically, British cats have a marbled or tabby color. Such cats become very attached to their owners and are very loyal. They worry and are sad during a long separation, but they sincerely rejoice even at a simple attention paid by the owner. But the trust of such a cat still needs to be earned.

The birthplace of this breed is South America. However, this is a wild cat, which can be purchased only for very big money. Such a cat is small, although it lives in the wild. She has a rather severe temper.

This is another interesting American breed. Unlike many of its other spotted counterparts, this cat did not appear due to the crossing of a common and wild breed. The ancestors of this cat are quite domestic breeds, for example, Siamese. Such a cat has a short coat and looks very beautiful. The color of the coat may be different. And also the cat has very expressive eyes, which also come in different colors (with the exception of blue). The ears of this breed are quite large and have a rounded shape.

These cats got such an unusual name because toyger means "little tiger." Cats of this breed are very similar to a tiger, but, of course, they are smaller. Nevertheless, they have excellent musculature and a short but very dense coat. It is noted that they do not have an aggressive nature and a tendency to capture prey. On the contrary, toygers are extremely friendly and affectionate.

It is impossible not to single out this breed, as it has become very popular recently. Cats have very fluffy hair and a long tail. They have small ears, very developed paws and dark spots throughout the body. However, the Pallas have a very severe look, which can give the impression that it is a rather aggressive animal. There is no great aggression in the manul.

Before you start a spotted cat, you need to consider a number factors.

• To begin with, it is worth deciding which animal is suitable. That is, whether it will be wild breed or domestic. If the choice fell on a wild kitten, then he will have to spend a lot of time to properly educate and tame. No matter how a wild animal is raised, it still will not become as close to a person as a domestic breed. In addition, wild cats quickly wean from a person with a long separation.
• Keeping a wild cat in the apartment is also quite problematic. These animals need will and more free space. With its lack, they begin to spoil furniture, walls, and so on.Like it or not, these are predators, which are very difficult to tame.
• The purchase of a wild cat is more expensive financially. Some owners note that among wild representatives, breeds such as ocelot, geoffroy and serval are best trained. Of course, even the choice of such breeds will not be able to 100% guarantee the complete taming of the animal to home conditions.

If you plan to buy a domestic cat, then everything is simpler, although it also has its own characteristics. To date, a large number of domestic breeds are presented (listed above), which are similar in appearance to wild cats, but have a very friendly and affectionate character.

If a spotted cat has already been purchased, it is important to care for the selected animal. It is noted that thoroughbred care is needed for thoroughbred cats than for purebred ones. Ordinary cats are more hardy and picky in their diet. They are less susceptible to various diseases.

One of the main factors that should be considered when keeping a thoroughbred cat is nutrition. A properly designed diet is the key to good animal health. Do not feed your cat exclusively prepared feed from supermarkets. Periodically, you need to give your pet natural meat, make cereals from various cereals, give dairy products. These products contain a large amount of vitamins and proteins, thanks to which the animal will have beautiful coat and strong bones.

Already at a young age, the kitten must be shown to the veterinarian. He will be given all the necessary vaccinations, and a specialist will give advice on the proper maintenance and care. A visit to the veterinarian is mandatory for any deterioration in the health of the pet. In no case should you engage in self-treatment.

Do not forget about the hygiene of your pet. Periodically, they need water procedures. It's no secret that almost all feline representatives, to put it mildly, do not like water. This causes big problems for the owners when they try to bathe their cat. Such a procedure may require a lot of time and effort, but over time, the animal can be accustomed to swimming.

It is worth highlighting the main aspects that you need to consider when bathing your pet.

• Before proceeding to the water procedure, it is necessary to prepare for it. Before the bathing process itself, you need to carefully comb out the cat's hair. Since the animal is likely to dodge and scratch, it is worth cutting its claws in advance, which is done with a special nail clipper. In no case can you cut off the claw completely. Just cut the tip by about 2 mm. Cats have blood vessels in their claws, if they are damaged, the animal will be very painful, and this can also cause some problems - improper claw growth in the future, infection, and so on.

• It is also worth pre-laying a rubber mat on the bottom of the bathroom or containerin which the cat will bathe, which will avoid slipping.

• It is necessary to use a special shampoo for cats. For purebred cats, specialized shampoo series are often used. You can buy it at pet stores. And also many owners use baby shampoo when bathing cats, but it is undesirable to use it to care for a thoroughbred cat.

• No need to wet the cat with the head. The head of the pet must be gently moistened with a sponge or cloth. It is necessary to ensure that water does not get the cat in the ears.And also experts advise to pre-make cat ear swabs of cotton wool to completely eliminate water ingress.

• One of the main points is to constantly talk with the animal during the bathing process. The human voice and the sound of its own name are very calming to the animal.

• Breeds with fluffy wool must be bathed more carefully. And it is advisable to dry their hair with a hairdryer, as towel drying will be longer and more problematic. And many breeds, although they have short hair, but it grows quite densely in them, so it is also worth applying shampoo very carefully so that it penetrates deeply.

• As a reward for patience and stress, you can give your pet a treat. You should not often carry out the bathing procedure. Pets are not susceptible to large pollution, so do not injure them with frequent water procedures.

The subject of hygiene is the toilet of the animal. The tray is the first item that should be at the time the cat appears in the house. Today, there are various variations of cat trays, including biological trays, and trays with automatic cleaning. The cat’s toilet needs to be monitored - clean and change the filler on time. It is necessary to teach a kitten to the tray from an early age. Usually this process does not take much time and effort. Cats themselves find a suitable place for going to the toilet, and in the apartment such a place is only a tray.

The next aspect is illness. Cats are often susceptible to diseases of the nose, eyes and ears. This may be due to the structural features of these organs, since they can differ in different breeds. Therefore, it is worth periodically wiping and cleaning the ears with cotton swabs and sticks. Wipe the nose and eyes with a cotton swab dipped in warm water. Such conventional hygiene can prevent the development of serious diseases.

Sometimes cats have problems with their teeth. Their teeth can also hurt, therefore care is also important for them. The most common disease is tartar. To prevent its occurrence, it is sometimes worth brushing a cat’s teeth. This procedure, like swimming, is difficult, but quite feasible. The main thing is to securely fix the animal.

Problems with the stomach and heart are completely dependent on the diet of the animal and its physical activity. About the diet has been said above. The main thing is to prevent overeating and not to give the pet too much fat. Excess weight and low physical activity greatly reduce the level of heart function and lead to a reduction in life expectancy. Many owners do not keep cats constantly in the apartment. Sometimes they take them for walks on special leashes. New impressions, fresh air and space will benefit the animal only.

In general, grooming depends on the size of the cat, the length and density of its coat. For more precise recommendations, it is advisable to periodically show the cat to the veterinarian. The main breeds of spotted cats were given above. Knowing their names and understanding how this or that breed should look, you can not be mistaken when choosing. But the main thing is to choose an animal not because it is rare and beautiful.

A spotted Bengal cat can be seen in the video below.