Japanese cats: characteristics, choice and rules of care

Japan is an amazing country with its own traditions and nuances of culture. The national color in it leaves an imprint on everything that is possible, including the species diversity of bred cat breeds. Due to the peculiarity of the approach, selection is purposeful. The material in this article will tell the reader why Japanese cats are unique, how to choose such a pet, and what are the main nuances of caring for it.

The cat of the Japanese breed enjoys the special respect of its breeder, to which it owes its country's traditions. As a rule, individuals do not have a long tail, which is considered the focus of devilish power. The short tail, according to popular belief, has long been recognized as belonging to a unique species. The breeds of such cats are remarkable in that the tail is not cut off: kittens are born without it. The basis of the selection was a cat called "Japanese Bobtail."

This cat is different from other representatives of the cat family harmonious body size and proportions. One of the distinguishing features of this animal is its characteristic “Samurai stance”. The cat's head strives for the shape of an equilateral triangle, the muzzle is quite elegant, the eyes are large and expressive.

In fact, this is a cat breed bred in Japan, which differs from other varieties in the presence of two or more shades of color. Its coat is single-layer: the absence of undercoat is explained by the fact that the origin of the species originated in a mild climate.As for the absence of a tail, the breed is considered conditionally tailless: in individual representatives its length can vary from 2 to 7 cm. Due to its greater density and length of hair, it resembles a pompom.

Japanese cats with big eyes have their own requirements for the exterior, they must:

• it is necessary to have a short rudiment of the tail;
• inherit the Japanese Bobtail genotype;
• be in direct kinship with him;
• differ in good health;
• have a coloring of two or more colors with a predominance of white.

The Japanese cat weighs no more than 4 kg, its body is muscular, its front legs are shorter than its hind legs. Due to this physiological peculiarity, she cannot walk smoothly: her movements are more like jumps. Purebred Japanese cats do not have different eye colors: such individuals are considered to be representatives of American breeding.

A variation of the Japanese bobtail is a long-haired bobbleyl, bred by breeders about 20 years after the CFA recognized the breed. It is noteworthy that the long-haired representative of the tailless breed had other names (“cat-chrysanthemum”, “bobby”). However, in the circles of breeders, the individual remained a long-haired bobtail.

A distinctive feature of short-haired cats is the oblate shape of the muzzle. The distance between their ears is narrower, the muzzle has no indentation at the transition from the nose to the forehead. Long-haired brothers have a small woolen collar; their molting usually takes place within 5-6 days. Other representatives of the breed have a color “mi-kei”, combining three colors: white, black and red.

Despite the fact that tailless cats are considered to be livable creatures, their character may be different. Some of them are affectionate and complaisant, others are unbearable. They can become attached to the owner, rarely sitting idle and constantly find a reason for entertainment. In this case, the active animal will never give up playing with the owner. They are not indifferent to flying insects and rustling candy wrappers.

Due to their activity, they cannot sit idle, and therefore they will be bored with the owners leading a sedentary lifestyle. Bobbleys cannot live without movement and active games, they are extremely curious and amenable to training. If desired, they can be taught to some teams, and individual individuals after training can bring the necessary items. Others carry their toys in their teeth for a long time and love to play with the owner in tugging objects.

Usually, they maintain a neighborhood with representatives of a kind, they will always find a reason for games and other cat-like entertainments. Unlike many brothers of other breeds, they are not afraid of water, willingly splash in the bathroom and can swim. Breeders claim that these cats more than the others single out one member of the family they trust, trying to show him their affection by affection. Walking in the fresh air is a favorite pastime of Japanese cats. They do not feel fear when meeting strangers or animals, they are distinguished by a pleasant purring voice.

Bobtail is a hunter by nature. This cat is not indifferent to small rodents and domestic birds. Sooner or later, no matter how friendly he may be, he will turn his hunting attention to them.

It is quite difficult to get a Japanese cat, the reason for which is the search for a proven nursery where purebred kittens are raised. Any representative of the breed must have documentation. As for the nurseries in our country, unfortunately, we have only one, located in Zavidovo (Moscow region).

You need to choose a kitten approximately when he is 3-4 months old. At this time, the representative of the breed is already quite active and inquisitive, he can quickly adapt to new living conditions. The body of the kitten is thin, but it is not weak, the back should have a smooth bend.The ears should be standing, the eyes of the individual can be not only large, but also set at an angle. Their color will depend on the color of the coat, and therefore may be different.

Active kitten is persistent and confident. This is a researcher who is attracted to everything new. Unlike other breeds, bobtail is considered talkative, friendly and playful. You need to take the most moving cat, looking closely at its behavior. As for color, the tortoise-white color is most demanded. However, if there are no such kittens in the nursery, you will have to be content with those that are.

A three-month-old kitten is worth an average of 30,000 to 70,000 rubles. In this case, the price may vary depending on gender, the nature of the kitten, color and class of pedigree. For example, the most expensive representative of the breed will be a female kitten of a tortoise color. In addition, kittens with blue eyes are valued higher.

In general, such animals are not purchased from the hands of the breeder, as there is a high risk of buying an unclean pet. There are cases when they were ordered directly from Japan, where there is a richer selection. When buying, it is important to ensure that so that the kitten is the heir to the Japanese bobtail. No other bobtail (American, Kuril) will replace him, this is already an unclean breed, no matter who says it.

It is generally accepted that Japanese short-tailed cats are unpretentious in grooming and quickly get used to living conditions, regardless of whether it is an apartment or a private house. Their immunity is strong, they rarely get sick. Their average life expectancy is 15 years. During this time, the animal must be taken to the vet in a timely manner.

It is necessary to carry out vaccination and deworming on time. Despite the fact that these cats are not susceptible to hereditary diseases, they can attract fleas and ticks. Therefore, every time after a walk you need to inspect the pet for parasites. To walk a cat you need to get a leash.

Bobtails are extremely sensitive to temperature changes, and therefore can freeze if the house is cold. The reason for this is the lack of undercoat. As for their attitude to changing their place of residence, in this regard they are not picky. These cats travel well with their owners and do not suffer from frequent transfers from place to place.

With a japanese cat you need to constantly engage in training, which will allow you to develop not only friendly relationships, but also to grow a fairly intelligent animal with a sociable character. These animals seem faithful to many breeders, like dogs. With proper upbringing, they do not allow themselves any aggression, never offend children, preferring to leave if they are offended.

You need to feed a Japanese cat correctly. To do this, you can contact a specialist who will help draw up a balanced nutritional diet. The breeder must understand that industrial feeds alone will not be able to replenish the animal with the necessary nutrients for muscle development and vital energy. It is necessary that in addition to dry and wet food, the cat receives food and natural products.

For instance, he must constantly eat marine fish, veal, chicken, and offal. In addition to vitamin and mineral complexes, he will need fresh milk, cottage cheese and water. As for the choice of industrial feed, you need to buy it taking into account the age category of the animal. Cats don’t usually pounce on food, but if it’s noticed that the animal too often goes to the bowl of food, it’s worth watching the amount of food it receives.

Overfeeding is fraught with a loss of activity and, as a result, a decrease in immunity. It is worth considering that some representatives of the breed are quite picky in food, and therefore will not eat what they do not like.

Food must be ground before serving. As for the number of meals, you can feed the cat twice a day (in the morning and evening hours). It is advisable to do this at the same time, removing the bowl after the bobtail has eaten. It is important to pay attention to the fact that vegetables, some fruits, and even dairy products are included in the nutritious diet. He needs lean meat as well as boneless boiled fish.

Less often, you can give the animal boiled chicken yolks. As for milk, it is good for small kittens, but adults can not tolerate it, which is sometimes accompanied by digestive problems. Do not forget to feed the bobtail and weed from the pet store.

The served dish should not be too hot. It is strictly forbidden to treat the pet with food from its table, for example, fried sausage, bacon or exotic delicacies. Such feeding can lead to serious health problems.

Regardless of the type of cats, they need to comb out their hair. If this is a representative of the main breed, then the regularity of the procedures is not more than once a week. Individuals with long hair will be happy if combing their hair is paid attention twice in a week. In addition, the multiplicity can be increased during molting.

Hygiene of the ears and eyes is performed as they become dirty. Their ears become polluted faster than their breeds of other breeds. Due to the specific structure, they have to be cleaned more often, otherwise it can lead to such consequences as inflammatory processes. As for the claws, you can’t do without a claw point. In addition, it will be necessary to conduct preventive examinations in a timely manner, because long claws will bend and cause trouble to the pet, because of which the animal will be limited in movement.

In general, bobtail They are quite clean and constantly clean themselves from any dirt, including dust. When processing wool, you can not use chemicals: you can moisten cotton pads in chamomile broth or ordinary warm water. No need to constantly bathe your pet: it is enough to do this once every few months.

The first sign that the cat has worms is an eyesore. If the corners of the eyes seem covered by something white, you need to urgently lead the animal to the veterinarian, who will select the dosage of the drug based on the weight of the Bobtail. Depending on the recommendations of a specialist, the processing may be repeated.

As for combing the hair, some pets are very fond of such procedures.

In our country, the process of breeding Japanese purebred cats is problematic due to the fact that it is not easy to find an individual of the opposite sex for mating. No matter how much you would like to have offspring, mixing the breed with non-purebred cats leads to the appearance of kittens with long tails.

The fact that the cat is ready for mating, she reports with her behavior. As a rule, individuals during this period begin to scandal with all households. Heart-rending screams are not characteristic of them, as is the case with ordinary cats. Cat moms are usually very caring, for one litter they can bring no more than 3-4 kittens. However, you can not be afraid that the kittens will not survive: the probability of their death is too low.

To get a litter, it is necessary to ask when buying a kitten who has an individual of the opposite sex. Perhaps this is what will be the solution to the problem.

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