British chinchilla: options for the color of cats, nature and content

British chinchillas are artificially bred varieties of the British. "Chinchilla" is a magnificent color of British cats and cats, which partly resembles the fur of those same rodents - chinchillas. Cats of a coloring of "chinchilla" are one of the rarest, exotic and, as a result, expensive for potential owners. British chinchillas have their own character traits, you need to observe the nuances of caring for animals and their feeding.

Today, there are several stories about the origin of British chinchillas, many facts to this day remain controversial. Consider one of the most famous and believable versions. British chinchillas, like the British breed itself, were bred in England.

Unusual coloring is considered the result of crossing a Persian cat and a British cat with a smoky color. After that, lengthy breeding work was carried out to obtain a stable and clean color in animals.

In 1889, the event was officially documented: the appearance of the first British cat with a uniform color. He received a huge number of awards of that time, and therefore in the future cats of this kind became a symbol of aristocracy and luxury in England, because only wealthy persons could afford them. In many respects, the European press also contributed to the spread of this breed, in which the external qualities of the chinchilla Briton were praised in every possible way.

Today's British chinchillas have bright emerald eyes, but very few know how difficult it was for breeders at that time to get just that shade.

Persian cats contributed. So there were silver chinchillas with emerald-colored eyes.

A little later, breeders and felinologists were able to develop a golden chinchilla. And they got a new eye color: blue, which is mainly found in silver chinchillas. Obtaining a gold color for scientists was much easier, since the silver color of the British chinchilla has already been stabilized. For a long time, only silver chinchillas were considered thoroughbreds, but a little later the situation changed in favor of cats with cats that had a golden color.

And also there is information that the British chinchillas were bred by an English breeder, who for a long time was engaged in crossing short-haired British. Another version says that American breeders and breeders participated in obtaining such a beautiful color.

Of course, at the moment it is rather difficult and problematic to check the reliability of this or that information about the origin of cats. However, modern experts say that such stories do occur. This is due to the fact that there are quite a lot of genera of chinchillas-British and several branches of their origin. therefore it is possible that at the same time as they were taken out in England, they could also be taken out in America.

According to the description and main characteristics, the chinchilla fully corresponds to the short-haired representatives of the British breed. The main difference is a luxurious fox fur of an unusual color and dense undercoat.

• British chinchillas have a large, muscular body with a wide chest. The physique is quite powerful, especially in cats, cats are more graceful.
• The breed standard is a large rounded head with wide cheekbones and pronounced fluffy cheeks.
• The nose is wide and small, but not flattened, like the Persians. It has a pale pink or dark brown color.
• The ears are small, slightly beveled, and are at a wide distance from each other.
• The neck is short.
• The eyes are set shallow, while in size they are quite large. The standard eye colors are emerald and blue (cornflower blue).
• The limbs of chinchillas are slightly shorter than those of ordinary Britons, but they are very proportional. Sometimes it seems that cats and cats seem to have too short paws, but in fact this is not so. This effect is achieved due to light coat and muscular limbs.
• The paws of British chinchillas are large. The tail is not very long and fluffy, has a rounded tip.
• The standard weight of cats is usually not more than 8 kg, for cats a little less: up to 3 or 4 kg. Sterilized animals can significantly gain weight if they do not eat properly and actively move.
• The coat of British chinchillas is very dense, but soft, the undercoat is very thick. The wool resembles a fox.

Due to these interesting external signs, which are ideally combined with snow-white or silver fur coat of cats and cats, British chinchillas look truly luxurious.

British chinchillas are very balanced but wayward animals. They can be safely called aristocrats of the cat world: they are very independent. They get used to and become attached to the owner and other family members very quickly, but at the same time they always consider themselves equal to both the person and the other animals in the house.

British chinchillas lead a measured lifestyle, play in moderation, relax more, love when they look after them and pay attention to them. However, they do not interfere in many household chores, preferring to calmly look at them from the side. When the British are out of sorts, even a toy mouse or a favorite treat will not budge them. British Chinchillas are quite picky in their food.

Although British chinchillas look like plush toys, they are not. Therefore, you should not allow children to treat them carelessly. Animals are extremely negative about all kinds of squeezes, and therefore can change their habits to negative when mistreated.

Since childhood, British chinchillas can be easily accustomed to the tray, habitat and place of food. But to force these cats to do something or play is useless: they will remain calm, although they are very educated.

The British are wayward and freedom-loving, do not always prefer to be the center of attention when they live in a house without neighborhood with other animals. British chinchillas learn very quickly, especially when they have a desire, or in the process of training, the owner gives them refreshments to be encouraged. The British love house order. They should have their own place to sleep. It can be either a pillow or a whole house in which animals can not only relax, but also play.

The British never create a mess in the house, even when they are alone. Moreover, they do not like vanity. Therefore, sometimes they prefer to impressively relax while the silence is in the house or in the apartment. Of course, until they get tired of it.

They are always glad to see the owner. Proud chinchillas rarely beg for food, especially from the table. They are accustomed to wait until the owner treats them himself. If animals eat according to a certain diet and schedule, then they will not at all beg for goodies once again.

If they are too much pissed off, then they can hide. British chinchillas are essentially non-aggressive, they quickly forget their grudges. But if the offense is serious, then the animal will prefer to proudly retire for a long time until it is called.

British chinchillas like to relax right after eating. Lying idle is their favorite pastime. Sometimes, going out into society, they can lazily drive a ball or mouse, but they prefer to play with the owner, especially adults. Even at 6–7 years of age, the British do not become overly phlegmatic.

It is worth noting that British chinchillas practically do not meow. Experts differ in what this is connected with. Some say that this is beyond their feline dignity. These animals are among the most silent and reserved, even when very hungry.

Meow in extremely rare cases, for example, in a veterinary office or when caught in an unfamiliar environment. However, the voice of British chinchillas is very melodic. Some of them are very talkative. When they are stroked, they can rumble and make peculiar sounds of joy.

The British have no habit of waking everyone up in the morning if they are not fed. They will tactfully wait, although their schedule is best not to break. They easily get used to any regime of their master.

Today, professional breeders are breeding silver and gold chinchillas, but besides them, there are other varieties in their colors.

• Silver chinchillas. Their hair tone is pure white, but at the same time all the hairs at the ends are painted one-eighth of a dark color, which creates an amazing effect of haze and iridescent silver. All undercoat by breed standards has a pure white color.

The chest and stomach of British chinchillas are almost white, the bulk of the silver color falls on the back, ears and tail. The muzzle is usually light. Eyes and nose are as if encircled by a bright black charcoal pencil.

• Golden british chinchillas have cream or light apricot tender undercoat. At the same time, the tips of the hairs in them can be painted both black and gray. Shades of brown, black and gold alternate in the coat with smooth transitions without spots. Sometimes it may seem that the color gives red. As a rule, the ears, tail and sides of the British are more darkened in comparison with the whole body. The chest and abdomen are the same color as the undercoat; dark-colored hairs rarely appear on them.

• There are also silver shaded chinchillas. Compared to ordinary silver cats, their fur coat looks darker. The coat is dyed one third dark. At the same time, the undercoat, like the classic silver chinchillas, always remains white. In shaded chinchillas, this color can slightly go to the stomach and chest. The tail and legs are striped, the tip of the tail can also be painted black.

It’s quite difficult to keep British chinchillas properly and properly, especially for beginners.

• Combing out. It is recommended to look after British chinchillas regularly. Several times a week, pets should be combed out. This should be done according to the growth of the coat and gently against it. The procedure during molting is especially important. It is best to choose soft brushes for scratching, which do not cause discomfort to the animal.

• Bathing. It is best to bathe British chinchillas with a specialized shampoo for white or light wool, when it comes to silver chinchilla. Or with shampoos for dark colors - for golden chinchillas.

• Walks. If the animal is often walking, especially in the summer, special drops from fleas should be dripped at the withers. You can use collars, which, in addition to fleas, have a detrimental effect on ticks. And also in the summer it is very important to check the ears of pets.

• The ears. Ear cleaning should also be done infrequently. If the ears are noticeably dirty, then they can be wiped with cotton wool and a special spray from the pet store. When cleaning the ears do not use ear sticks, only cotton pads.

• Teeth. If the cat or cat is given not food, but ordinary food, then it is recommended that they brush their teeth as often as possible to avoid caries and plaque. To do this, you should purchase a special toothpaste for cats and a non-rigid brush. Teeth are cleaned once every 1 or 2 weeks. If the animal does not tolerate the procedure, it is possible less often, the main thing is to do it periodically.

• Eyes. British cats do not always clean their eyes themselves, so the owners have to look after them.If small clots, which usually appear after sleep, are found in the eyes, they can be removed with a cotton pad moistened with warm water. With purulent discharge from the eyes, it is best to immediately contact a veterinarian. For prevention, veterinary pharmacies have non-aggressive eye drops that can be used once every few months, but only if the animal often has eye problems.

• Claws. Care for the claws of a pet is very important, otherwise it will spontaneously spoil not only furniture, but also floor coverings. Usually trimmed claws once a month. For this, a special claw cutter is used, which does not cause inconvenience to the animal. Ordinary scissors will not work. And also British chinchillas are very fond of sharpening their claws on a claw point, therefore, its installation should be taken care of in advance.

• Tray. As for the toilet, usually chinchillas get used to the tray in an extremely short time. Almost all kittens that are raised in nurseries immediately know where their toilet is. Therefore, even when changing the filler, no worries should arise at the owner.

To engage in training and education of kittens is only when they are already used to their habitat. In the process of upbringing, it is very important not to yell at the animal, otherwise it will not only not learn anything, but will be angry.

Veterinarians, felinologists and owners of British cats cannot agree on what and how best to feed animals. There are several feeding options. We consider each of them in detail, taking into account all the nuances. British Chinchillas are fed:

• natural food prepared on their own;
• prepared dry food and canned food.

To choose a particular feeding method, consider their pros and cons. When choosing a ready-made feed of a super-premium class, you can be completely sure that it is of high quality and balanced, not dangerous to the health of animals.

Ready-made feeds can not bother the animal, because they are produced with different tastes. In addition to dry food, you can feed the British canned food and wet food. The main thing is to choose all products from one company.

Another advantage of ready-made dry feeds is that they perfectly brush the teeth of pets, often prone to caries and plaque. Specialized feeds are available in a huge variety, many of them adapted specifically for the British breed. They include an option for castrated and sterilized pets, as well as low-fat feed for the prevention of ICD (urolithiasis). There are also high-quality feeds that remove excess hair from the body.

Manufacturers offer ready-made feeds for Britons of different ages: for small kittens and for older individuals. The main advantage is that the owner does not have to think when buying food that there is something in it that will not suit the pet, as is the case with the choice of ordinary meat. When feeding Britons with dry food, you can sometimes add raw meat, such as chicken, to their diet.

By cons include a rather high price for quality feed. And also the animal gets used to them, but it most likely occurs when the feed is not of the highest quality.

As for natural nutrition, it must also be balanced, otherwise the animal will not receive all the trace elements necessary for its life. Save on home meals will not work.

However, when choosing a natural diet, it is worthwhile to understand that it will take time, since it takes several hours to cook even ordinary meat. We recommend that you familiarize yourself with products that are suitable for animals, and which should be excluded from the diet.

• Low-fat meat of turkey, chicken, rabbit, young sheep and calf is always recommended. Pork of any kind, fat duck or goose is not recommended. Any fried and smoked meat products, as well as store sausages, should be completely eliminated. The meat should be given in boiled form, sometimes you can pamper the animal with raw treats, for example, poultry, but first you need to freeze it for at least 12 hours, and then pour over boiling water before serving. It is only possible to feed meat cut into small pieces, and it is recommended that kittens even twist it in a meat grinder or grind it in a blender.
• The British can be given offal, for example, liver, heart and kidneys.
• Sometimes, but not often, you can give sea fish, but only without bones. If the cat or cat is sterilized, then the fish is not recommended to them, since it can cause relapse of the ICD.
• It is very important to know that cats should never be given chicken with bones. They are not absorbed by the body, not only the British, but also any other cats. The same goes for fish products with bones.
• It is recommended to exclude milk from a natural diet: it can cause bloating in the animal. It is best to give preference to fermented milk products, for example, kefir, yoghurts without additives and low-fat cottage cheese.
• And also for a balanced diet, it is recommended to give cats eggs: chicken (only yolk) or quail.
• Boiled vegetables will also be an excellent addition to finely chopped meat. It is desirable that the diet had boiled carrots and zucchini. Potato is undesirable. Vegetables for adults should be finely chopped; kittens are best grated.
• Cereals and cereals will appeal to the British. They especially like buckwheat, oatmeal and rice.

It is completely contraindicated for an animal to eat what a person consumes. Cats are not suitable food that is very salty, peppered and seasoned. There are products that are not recommended by British chinchillas.

• Sausages, dairy and smoked sausages.
• Raw goat or cow milk.
• Chocolate, sweets and any bakery products. Despite the fact that some cats are not averse to grabbing a piece of bun, it is not worth accustoming them to this.
• Any pickles, preservation, spicy and spicy dishes.
• Fruits and berries. Of course, most cats will refuse citrus or cranberries, but you should not experiment.

If the pet’s diet is not drawn up correctly, this may be one of the reasons that it constantly sheds, and the color of its coat is dull.

Giving cats vitamins without need is not worth it, before using them, you should definitely consult your veterinarian. This is due to the fact that not all vitamins are suitable for a particular breed and for one or another pet, all have their own characteristics and contraindications.

The most important point - cats should always have fresh and clean water for drinking. It should be regularly changed and refilled. Bowls should be washed thoroughly after eating. To do this, it is best to use environmentally friendly detergents.

Kennels with elite British chinchillas sell kittens:

• under castration or sterilization;
• for breeding.

When purchasing for sterilization, the pedigree is issued after the procedure, or the nursery marks it that the animal is not intended for mating.The price of such a kitten will be an average of 20-25 thousand rubles. In some nurseries even babies are neutered, although many veterinarians are rather skeptical about this.

Breeders are very serious about kittens, which are sold for subsequent breeding. The average price for an individual ranges from 60 to 100 thousand rubles.

To breed British chinchillas is quite difficult, without special skills. Starting such work, it is recommended to take courses of felinologists and study all the information about the breed. It is also very important to take care of the place where cats and cats will be kept, because they need a lot of space. To breed animals in small apartments is violence not only over animals, but also over their owners.

Before deciding to mate animals, it is very important to weigh the pros and cons. Moreover, it is very important to take into account the genetic component of potential parents and their ancestors. Otherwise, a luxurious color can not be obtained.

The key to the health of British chinchillas is a strong immunity, which is supported by:

• proper balanced nutrition;
• constant care, which necessarily includes regular deworming and vaccinations.

If the animal is not purchased for breeding, then veterinarians recommend castrating or sterilizing it. This is due to the fact that animals that are not knitted are much more likely to get sick. In addition to physiological diseases, they also suffer morally, especially cats.

And also animals that do not meet British breed standards or have minor defects are required to sterilize.

Castrated cats and sterilized cats are very often prone to develop urolithiasis (ICD). To prevent it from occurring or relapse, a special herbal medicine should be given to the animal several times a year, which the veterinarian will prescribe. For example, Kot Erwin is often prescribed. And also recommended a special diet, which should not be fish products.

Sometimes, with a lack of vitamins, you may find that the cat is lethargic, has begun to molt, its coat has changed color. To resolve this problem, it is best to consult a specialist, since the owner can not always decide which vitamins are suitable for the animal and which are not. If you act at random, then the situation can only be exacerbated.

It is believed that British chinchillas are in good health, but they are not immune to disease.

Before vaccination, the animal should be given a drug for parasites (it is best to use suspensions, not tablets, since many Britons are very picky).

After each walk on the street, cats should wash their feet. If it is noticed that the pet has become lethargic, does not eat for a long time or behaves strangely, it is best to take him to the veterinarian right away.

• With a viral disease the animal may begin to cough and sneeze, as well as refuse to eat. Such symptoms cannot be ignored, since viral diseases for cats can be fatal, for example, calcivirosis or panleukopenia. They are vaccinated.
• Any digestive problems may be associated with gastritis or other diseases of the gastrointestinal tract. Diarrhea, refusal of food, and other similar symptoms in an animal may indicate a viral infection or poisoning.
• Lichen also very often occurs in representatives of the British breed. Called mainly by fungi. It is quite easy to treat if it is started in a timely manner.

Of course, many diseases can have similar symptoms, and therefore self-medication is strictly prohibited. But it is worth noting that complex vaccinations, for example, "multifel-4", are very effective and can protect the pet from several viral diseases at once.

Choosing kittens of British gold and silver chinchillas is recommended only in trusted nurseries, from breeders with a good reputation. It is very important to study the pedigree of the kitten and see its parents before buying. It should be understood that purebred British chinchilla will be expensive. But it will be a real thoroughbred aristocrat of a unique color.

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