Longhair Scottish cats: varieties and features of the content

Scottish long-haired cat is a very rare breed. The cat has a stunning coat color. These pets are flexible.

Representatives of this breed are original and beautiful. The cat has its own distinctive features. She has a muscular physique, strong limbs. Females weigh less than males, their mass is about 5.7 kg. The tail of cats is long, mobile and proportional to the body.

The muzzle is round, the profile is smooth, the cheeks are full, the cheekbones do not have acute shapes. Males have too full cheeks. Their chin does not protrude, the neck is short, the ears are narrow, have medium dimensions. If the ears are large or lying, then this is a defect in the breed. The color of the coat and eye color are consistent. The nose of these animals is short, has a small deflection.

Almost all varieties of coat color are considered standard: bicolor, marble, spotted, plain, harlequin, brindle, etc. Unlike other breeds, Scottish cats have a huge range of colors of their hair. The hairs are dense and do not adhere to the body. If the wool to the touch is like cotton wool, then this is also a disadvantage.

This breed is gentle and calm. Cats are very smart and patient. If the owner is busy with something, the pets will not bother him. But even with such qualities, cats of this breed, and especially kittens, are too playful, they will not be boring.

These pets are communicative, they like to be among people. Typically, cats like to spend time with the youngest in the family.It is only necessary to ensure that children do not accidentally offend the pet.

An adult pet will behave with dignity and restraint. A long-haired cat will play with other pets and share their food with them.

Even if this breed has a wonderful disposition and calm behavior, these pets can not be scolded or beaten, as you can easily lose the trust of your pet. Pets don’t like it when someone swears in a house. They need peace, attention and care.

Females of this breed are sensitive to their cubs. Cats raise their kittens on a par with cats.

This breed has several disadvantages.

• Isolation. Cats do not like if someone will invade their personal space. They do not like to be stroked for too long. Cats like to feel free, so the pet owner must respect this pet’s need.
• Grudge. Representatives of this breed do not tolerate violent acts, humiliation, and therefore cats remember the insults inflicted by the owner. Animals can take revenge on their master, for example, by stripping the wallpaper.
• Vulnerability. Long-haired pets are too tender and sensitive, they can not stand screams and abuse. If the owner will have a quick-tempered character and will constantly raise his voice, then his pet will avoid his owner. This cat needs to be acquired by those people who have a calm and balanced psyche.

Lop-eared Highland fold. In appearance, these pets may look very large, but in fact they just have too fluffy hair and a large bone. Therefore, these pets are not obese and overweight. Cats of this breed have such signs.

• The head is round, has a medium size, it has a chin, cheeks and jaw.
• The body has a small length, it is proportional to the head. Paws are small, have a round shape, look too furry. The mass of an adult pet can reach 7-8.5 kilograms.
• A cat has a hallmark - it's her ears. They are always folded. On the ears there are single, double, sometimes triple folds that determine their shape. When the kittens reach the age of 3 weeks, they can already see the folds. Ears are the main characteristic that determines the pedigree of a pet.
• The eyes are wide, large. They are round in shape, so they go well with the roundness of the pet. The shade of the eyes is combined with a shade of hair. All parts of the face give the cat a surprised expression.
• The cat's coat is very soft, light and silky to the touch. The hind legs and chest have a longer fur.

The color of the coat can be varied, but it will not have white spots and it will not have a purple and chocolate tint. There is such a color as color point - the body color of the pet has light colors, and the legs, tail and muzzle have dark shades.

The shade of the cat's hair is monophonic, striped, spotty. Least of all you can meet a marble shade. The most popular are tortoiseshell, gray, smoky, white and black shades of wool. There are representatives of the breed who have such colors as bicolor and tabby.

The rarest color is the "tortoise in flaps." This color can be found only in females. It appears due to the combination of tortoise color and bicolor. In this case, the body of the animal will have 3 colors. The lower part of the body will have a light shade, and the upper - a tortoise tone.

The straight-eared fluffy Highland Straight is a rare breed, therefore, such cats can only be seen at exhibitions and in special nurseries. These animals have close relatives - these are Persian and British cats. Due to this, the animal has a coat of rare color. A distant ancestor of these breeds is a wild cat that lived in the mountains of Scotland in the 18th century.

This breed is usually bred by crossing a highland straight with a highland fold. If you use a female and a male from the same breed, then a genetic pathology can develop. When crossing kittens may appear, which have both standing and hanging ears.

The long-haired cat has a massive, but small body. Its weight varies from 4 to 6 kg. The head has a round appearance, plump cheeks bulging slightly. The forehead is wide, has a small notch near the nose. The eyes of animals are set wide apart. The coat is long, silk, has many color options, each of which can be combined with the eyes.

The ears are medium in size with rounded ends. The pet has thick legs, so it seems full. But the body itself is not fat, it has medium dimensions.

These animals are gentle creatures, but cats and cats do not require particularly complicated care. It is necessary to vaccinate from time to time, apply anti-parasitic agents to the coat, which the veterinarian will appoint, and also check the animals for the presence of worms, ticks and fleas. If any disease is found, the cat must be taken to the veterinarian.

Long-haired Scots molt not very abundantly, but all the same, cats definitely need to comb their hair with a special brush about 3 times a week. With this, you can save the pet from unnecessary hair, and the blood circulation will improve in the animal. If the molting period begins, then you need to use a brush-slicker.

You can bathe this breed no more than 4 times a year. You need to know that this breed is very sensitive, so you can not use ordinary shampoos, as cats will have an allergy because of them. For animals, you need to purchase special shampoos that soften the coat. After bathing, the pet needs to be dried with a hairdryer.

It is unpretentious in leaving. She feels good at home, so she practically does not leave the house. If the pet owner wants to walk his animal, then the walk should be postponed to cloudy, cool weather. This breed does not tolerate heat.

Scottish cats like to retire, so they need to equip a sleeping room. For this, a clawcloth with a stove bench or a closed house can serve.

Hygiene procedures include the following:

• in Scottish cats, you need to wipe the hair around the eyes;
• if contamination appears on the auricles, they must be cleaned with a damp cotton pad;
• pets need to brush their teeth about 2 times in 7 days;
• cut nails monthly.

Highlands are clean cats, so their tray should be kept away from a bowl of food. The toilet for the cat may be a bathroom. Cats should have constant access to their toilet, so the door of the room should always be open.

You need to buy a filler with large granules, as small ones can stick to the fur.For cats, you can purchase absorbent or clumpy filler. No need to purchase flavored products. Due to odors, animals will not go to their toilet. The filler needs to be changed from time to time, and the tray itself must be cleaned.

This pet must be accustomed to the tray, carrying and hygiene procedures from a young age. Cats and cats feel good at home, but they need to highlight the space where the mattress is located.

For small kittens, you need to purchase toys such as a mouse, a ball, a small fishing rod. Toys must be safe and free of toxins.

No need to let cats out for an independent walk. Before walking the cat, you need to vaccinate your pet and spray it with a special spray that protects against fleas.

The coat of this breed is amazing, but you don’t need to wash the animal often, just comb it. When molting occurs, a furminator can be used. You need to bathe a cat of this breed using a special shampoo, which is intended for such pets.

If the pets have tears in their eyes, a plaque in their ears, and discharge from the nose, this is a sign of illness. In this case, it is necessary to take the pet to the veterinarian. For prevention, the nose, ears and eyes should be periodically inspected and cleaned from secretions. The inner corners of the eyes need to be cleaned every other day. For this procedure, clean cotton pads with a cat-eye care product should be used. Do not wipe your eyes with dry cotton wool.

If there is a slight inflammation, then you need to use disinfectants - hydrogen peroxide, chlorhexidine, boric acid. Ears should be cleaned with a cotton pad, but it is forbidden to insert a cotton pad deep into the ear, otherwise the animal will be injured. Every time you need to use a clean cotton pad.

Claws need to be trimmed carefully; for this procedure, special tweezers are used, which you can buy at a pet store. Claws will not exfoliate, tweezers will not bring an infectious disease. Claws that are located on the front legs, it is necessary to cut once every 14 days, on the hind legs - once a month. It is forbidden to use ordinary scissors for cutting claws, as the pet may get injured.

These thoroughbred cats do not have any hereditary diseases, but they can get rickets. It may appear due to calcium deficiency. Cats should be given food that contains enough of it.

Long-haired Scottish cats need to be fed, which are intended for thoroughbred pets. These foods contain all the necessary vitamins and nutrients. It’s better not to buy cheap feed, as many of them are of poor quality.

There is no need to pour too much food into a bowl because cats often overeat. Also, a bowl with clean water should be in the free access of the pet.

Cats can eat natural food, but you can’t feed pets with human food, because animals will begin to have digestive problems. No need to dramatically change the diet, it is better to consult with the breeder.

Some owners of long-haired Scottish cats combine dry food, canned food and goodies. The pet will remain healthy, and their digestive system will function well.

Scottish longhair cats are the most beautiful pets with a kind and peaceful character. The main thing is that you need to carefully look after such pets and create good living conditions for them.

More about the nature of Scottish cats is described in the video below.