Breed standard. Breed standard The cat's front legs are shorter than his hind legs, why?

Most often, the x-shaped paws of a Scottish cat are nothing more than a breeding defect. However, in this case, the cat/cat needs to be neutered so that they do not pass on defective genes to children. In addition, honest breeders reduce the price of such kittens.

In the Scottish cat, the hind legs of the X are quite common, because. This breed, in principle, has problematic bone genes. Therefore, you can turn a blind eye to a slight curvature, if it does not interfere with anything, if you are not going to win titles at exhibitions and produce kittens. Minor deformations that are not accompanied by disease do not interfere with the cat’s life: it can run and jump perfectly without experiencing pain.

Often, curvature of paws in Scottish cats occurs during unclean mating, for example, Scottish Fold and British, which is prohibited by felinological organizations. So when buying a kitten, you need to ask for documents from the parents or at least see them in person. But even if these are two Scots, crossed according to the safe fold + straight rule, there is no guarantee that this genetic deviation will not shoot out in one of the kittens. But it happens that people who bought a cat in order to make extra money on it do not bother themselves with studying genetics or do not want to lose money, and therefore do not exclude animals with defective genes from breeding. Therefore, it is so important to purchase a kitten from a reliable breeder who, first of all, cares about the purity of the breed and the health of its animals.

Here is what the expert of the MURKOTIKI website, felinologist Elena Shabaeva, says about this: “The breeder has knowledge, he strives to improve the breed, mostly at a loss for the family budget. Unlike a simple “breeder” who bought a cat for three rubles, phenotypically similar to a thoroughbred, and tries to make money by breeding those who are phenotypically similar."

Lack of microelements

If the curvature is severe or if the cat has problems with gait, you need to be examined.

The problem genetics of Scots can be aggravated by a lack of microelements and vitamins. And sometimes it happens that the genes are normal, but the Scottish cat still has crooked hind legs like a frog. This can be caused by a lack of microelements, primarily calcium and phosphorus. This is especially dangerous in childhood, when the skeletal system is just developing.

In case of curvature, an x-ray and a blood test to determine the content of calcium and phosphorus in the body are indicated. Based on these studies, you can draw conclusions and make a diagnosis, or conduct additional examinations.

If a problem is detected, chondroprotectors are prescribed, the diet is revised if necessary, and moderate exercise and massage are recommended.

Musculoskeletal disease

Crooked paws, paws with growths, lameness and a cat’s negative reaction to touching the limbs indicate joint dysplasia, to which Scots are genetically prone. Moreover, it is not necessary that all of the signs listed be present, because they develop over time, and some may be completely absent.

JOINT DYSPLASIA - congenital inferiority of the joint resulting from improper development.

“X-position of the legs indicates a tendency to dysplasia and discopathy (progressive wear of the vertebral discs - MURCOTICS) or its initial stage. It is not at all necessary for such an animal to develop thickening of the joints, etc. in the future. symptoms with deterioration to the point of disability. An animal can live with this for the rest of its life. Such anomalies occur in unsuitable couples, when choosing a partner incorrectly, etc. Or just bad luck. X-posture and osteochondrodysplasia often begin to appear only at one year of age. You may not see anything for up to a year. When choosing a kitten, it is advisable to look at the parents and other graduates of the nursery,” comments Elena Shabaeva, an expert on the MURKOTIKI website, felinologist and owner of the Kristal Rose*RU Scottish cattery.

As a rule, the disease worsens with age, and if nothing is done, the story will end in tears. Therefore, if you suspect a disease, you need to go to a veterinary clinic. A competent veterinarian will take an x-ray and do a blood test. If he does not prescribe this, but tries to make a diagnosis by eye only on the basis of an examination, you should contact another specialist.

The general impression of the Scottish Fold is that of a medium-sized cat with well-developed muscles, consisting entirely of rounded lines: a pretty round face, large round eyes, giving the look a touching, childish expression, small tightly pressed ears, emphasizing the softness, smoothness and roundness of the features. In the article general information about the breed it was already stated that the standard is a written description of a desirable representative of the breed, and it was also explained why it is needed. Our nursery is registered in the world's largest federation WCF, so we work according to the standards of this organization. In this material we will dwell in more detail directly on the Scots standard itself. But before you can evaluate a cat for compliance with a specific breed standard, you need to check it for defects that are common to all breeds. The presence of such defects does not allow the cat to compete for titles, that is, it makes it impossible, in principle, to be assessed for compliance with the standard of its breed. Some of these defects deprive the cat of this opportunity forever, and some only temporarily: for example, underweight or excess weight, which can be easily corrected (of course, if the cat does not have metabolic disorders), or pregnancy, in relation to which the term “defect” completely wrong. What can you do, translation difficulties - in English, instead of “defects,” the word “faults” is used, which has a slightly different semantic connotation.

Common Faults for All Breeds (WCF)

In breeding and show cats, a scissor bite is considered the norm, when the lower canines fit tightly into the interdental space between the third upper incisor and the upper canine, and the upper incisors fit tightly onto the lower ones. The norm is a pincer bite, in which the incisors close together straight, and an underbite or overbite of no more than 2 mm is also allowed.

As a result of selective selection, the upper part of the skull undergoes more dramatic changes, as if overtaking the lower part, since it is more plastic and easier to shorten or lengthen. Therefore, breeds with a round skull and a short muzzle, which include Scots, are more prone to overbiting, and breeds with an elongated muzzle are more prone to underbiting

If no disqualifying defects are found, you can proceed to assessing compliance with the standard. All cats are assessed on a 100-point system. 100 points corresponds to an “ideal cat”; points are deducted for each deviation from the standard. The distribution of the maximum number of points on an animal's characteristics is different for all breeds, so what is a minor fault for one breed may be a very significant fault for another breed, and vice versa. For example, among the Scots the quality of coat texture and color can be rated at a maximum of 10 points, and among the British - at 35 points. Therefore, British breeders in their work pay great attention to the quality of the famous “British” plush coat and its color, while for Scottish breeders the lack of texture or color of the coat is just a minor nuisance compared to the tightness of the ears to the head, their shape, size and setness . Indeed, in the Scottish Fold standard, the ears “weigh” 30 points out of 100 possible!

This is what happens if you don’t selectively select animals with incorrect bites

Now directly about the standard for the Scots. Things are very difficult with this issue in WCF. To fully understand the complexity of the situation, it is necessary to compare the standards of European and American type organizations, and also compare them with the European standard of the British breed. We have already briefly discussed this important nuance when we talked about the breed, let us explain in more detail.

Felinological organizations are divided into two types: European and American. They differ mainly in the rules of judging, but now something else is important - differences in standards. The largest European-style federations are the WCF and FIFe, the latter of which does not recognize the Scots as a breed and does not have a breed standard. The largest American federations are CFA and TICA, whose standards are almost identical. Therefore, for comparison we will use the WCF and CFA standards.

Scottish kitten of an overly massive type: a consequence of mating a Briton and a Fold. In this case, the goal was to obtain a rare, exclusive color - red ticked with white. There is no irreparable “brownness” of the type, the ears are well built, but excessive massiveness and stockiness are corrected by reasonable selection of pairs and further selection

When comparing, several surprises await us, the reason for which is as follows. Not so long ago, Scottish cats in Russia, and in Europe in general, were intensively crossed with British shorthairs. Moreover, straight-eared descendants from these matings were registered by the British. Naturally, with this approach to breeding, the Scottish Fold became similar to a British cat with floppy ears, and it was precisely this Scotsman that was described by the WCF standard. Subsequently, this breeding strategy revealed a number of problems. Moreover, problems began to appear both in British cats that have Scottish Folds in their family, and in fold-eared descendants. The former often began to give way at exhibitions in competition to the British purebred breeding lines, since they were less massive, had a different set of ears, head shape, and type of coat. For lop-eared individuals, the consequences of such breeding turned out to be more severe. On massive, large-boned, square-format individuals, the negative impact of the Fd mutation was manifested in all its glory. Animals began to develop health problems as they grew older. The mobility of the joints was impaired, fusion of the vertebrae was observed, all this ultimately turned the animal into a disabled person. The general appearance of the animal did not improve either. Therefore, it was decided to stop mass matings of Scottish Folds with the British. In 2003, the WCF decided that only matings between Scottish Folds and Scottish Straights, that is, straight-eared offspring from Scottish Fold cats, are allowed. That is, the American version of breeding was taken as a model, in which straights have long served as the main partners for folds. But if the straight-eared descendants of Folds were categorically prohibited from being registered as British, matings of Folds with the British still remained acceptable - by decision of the breeding commissions of the clubs.

On the left in the photo is a British kitten, on the right is a straight-eared Scotsman, Scottish Straight. It will be difficult for a non-specialist to distinguish a British kitten from a Scottish one

Therefore, unfortunately, in Europe, and in some Russian nurseries, this process is still ongoing. Sometimes the progress of a breed requires an influx of blood from other breeds to achieve some breeding goal, but when no specific goal is pursued, and a Fold is bred to a Briton only because there is a knitting British cat at hand... Then one can only sympathize with the buyers of such kittens.

In 2006, WCF accepted Straights for participation in exhibitions as an independent breed with the award of titles. The American type of Scottish cat was taken as the basis for creating the breed standard. A temporary standard was created, but the work on its adoption was not completed. The temporary standard has sunk into oblivion, and at the moment WCF does not have its own standard for straights. Therefore, as befits a member organization of the WCC (World Cat Congress) in such a situation, the WCF uses the standards for the straights of other WCC members. If we are not mistaken, WCF uses the ACF - Australian Cat Federation standard, which is close to the unfinished WCF standard and also describes the American type of Scottish cat.

As the kittens grow up, the difference will be more visible. On the left in the photo are the British, on the right are the Straights. The British have a pronounced cobby type: heavy bones, short and powerful legs, a massive head with wide-set ears, thick cheeks. Scots should be of the average type: lighter boned, longer legs, round head with slightly less pronounced cheeks than the British, high set ears and a sweet facial expression

Thus, a paradox emerged. The current WCF standard for Fold still describes a European-style Scotsman, more like a Brit with floppy ears. And straights, who must be matched to folds, are judged by a standard that describes a completely different type of Scotsman, an American! We don’t know how the judges solve this problem, but today at shows, including European ones, Scottish Fold cats of the American type are leading, that is, of average body type, slightly (but not excessively) stretched, and always with a long and agile tail. Scots with this type not only look more harmonious, but also have better health.

Next, you can familiarize yourself with all the mentioned breed standards, summarized in a general table for easy comparison. Unfortunately, neither the WCF website, nor especially the CFA and AFC websites, are presented in Russian versions, and the breed standard translated into Russian, adopted by the same felinological organization and published on various unofficial Russian-language Internet resources, may differ significantly from site to site. In order not to guess whose translation is more correct, and not to mislead readers, we did it simpler: we took the standards from the official websites of felinological organizations and translated them into Russian ourselves, since the profession of a linguist-translator allows such freedom. The translation of the standards is followed by comments explaining some of the terms used in describing the standards, and a few more comments on the differences between the Scottish and British breeds, which are important in light of the above.

Comparison of breed standards

*Coat is the only difference in the standards of Shorthaired and Longhaired Scots. According to the standard, the Highland coat should be of medium length, very dense, with a thick undercoat, and not lying flat.

Grading scale

*Evaluation of the “body” article includes the evaluation of the “tail” article
**Evaluation of the “head” article includes evaluation of the “ears” and “eyes” articles

The Briton (left) has a large heavy body, on short powerful limbs, a short thick tail, rounded at the end. In height from the withers to the floor, the body occupies 2/3 and the legs 1/3. The Scotsman (right) has a lighter constitution, longer limbs and a long, tapering tail. In height from the withers to the floor, the body and legs occupy 1/2 each

Cobby (from the English cobby - stocky) is the physique of a massive, squat, compact animal with a wide chest and a short thick tail. Characteristic of British, Persian and some other breeds. When it is said that the Scotsman is lighter and more stretched out, this is meant in comparison with the Coby-type British cat. This is important to understand because in absolute terms a Scotsman should not be easy. The Scottish is a strong cat that stands firmly on its limbs, a farmer cat, don’t forget where it comes from. The type characteristic of the Scottish cat is called medium. Lighter cats are of a type called intermediate. It is characteristic, for example, of the European Shorthair, Angora and many other breeds. The lightest cats are of a type that is called light, or oriental, for example, a Siamese cat.

From the table of distribution of evaluation points on a cat’s body, it can be seen that the largest number of possible shortcomings are concentrated on the head, since the standards allocate for its evaluation among the Scots from 45 (straight) to 60 (fold) points out of 100 possible. Therefore, pay close attention to the head, and not to the color, as most novice amateurs do.

The British have a low-set head on the neck, while the Scots have a higher-set head on the neck.

In addition to the general correct shape, there is a standard for the cheeks, nose, eyes, ears, and forehead. Although in the standard these parameters are considered separately, in fact, the correct placement of the eyes is directly related to the length and width of the nose, as well as the shape of the muzzle, they are interrelated, and they should be considered as a whole. If you look at the animals in profile, the first thing you need to pay attention to is that the British have a head set lower on the neck, which creates the impression of a powerful scruff. This enhances the impression of massiveness and compactness of the body. Among the Scots, the head is set higher on the neck, which makes the transition of the head to the neck slightly noticeable (but not pronounced).

In profile you can also see that the head shape of a Scot is more rounded than that of a Briton. In the standards, this difference is expressed by the definitions “well rounded” for a Scot and simply “rounded” for a British person. The transition from forehead to nose in both breeds is smooth, outlined, but without a stop. A stop is a sharp, deep transition from the forehead to the nose; such a transition is required by the standard for Persians and exotics. Moreover, please note that even if the Scottish people still have a slight hint of a stop, for the British even this will be considered a gross deviation from the standard. The muzzle of Folds and Straights is slightly shorter than that of the British, but not as short as that of Persians or Exotics. Still, the Scottish profile would be too extreme for a Brit.

Compared to the Scots, the British have a flatter forehead and a longer muzzle; a sharp transition (“stop”) from the forehead to the nose is considered a gross violation of the standard

Compared to the Scots, Persians and exotics have a convex forehead and a shorter, “snub-nosed” muzzle, an upturned nose with a sharp transition (“stop”) from forehead to nose

The muzzle of folds and straights is slightly shorter than that of the British, but not as short as that of Persians or exotics; a pronounced “stop” is penalized. The head of the Scots is more rounded

The British have fuller cheeks, the full face of the head does not fit into the circle. The Scotsman's cheeks are less full, and here we will also be dealing with an almost ideal circumference, which in the Fold is emphasized by the ears pressed to the head. If you mentally fit a Briton’s face into an oval, then a strong, regularly shaped chin will create a single smooth line with the pads of his mustache, without disturbing it. The pads of a Scot's mustache, like everything else, are more rounded; for a Briton this shape would be pinched. A pinch is a form of muzzle when the whisker pads (whisker pads) are too pronounced and do not form a single smooth shape with the cheekbones.

1 – normal, strong chin; 2 – chin is too prominent (possible overshot); 3 – weak chin (possible underbite)

The eyes should also be round, wide open, giving the muzzle a touching childish expression, the so-called “baby face”. Correct placement of the eyes implies, firstly, that the eyes should not be slanted, that is, the inner corners of the eyes should not be pulled down, and secondly, the eyes should be set wide enough. To do this, the distance between the eyes should be from one to one and a half eye diameters. Such a wide set of eyes implies the presence of a wide nose that separates them. The nose should not have a hump and should not noticeably taper towards the lobe. A narrowing nose not only disrupts overall harmony, but can also cause difficulty breathing.

Comparative diagram of the structure of the muzzle and ear set of a British (left) and Scottish (right) shorthair cat

A lot has already been said about fold ears, and they are described in detail in the standard. We can only add that the tightness of the ears to the head is immeasurably more important than their size, that is, large, but tightly fitting ears are much better than small, but distant from the skull. Ideally, the ears should not extend beyond the round contour of the head, or, as stated in the original CFA standard, they should lie “in a caplike fashion” - like a cap.

Straight ears are small or medium in size, wide at the base. Should be high (higher than the British), but set wide. When viewed from the front, the outer edge of the Straight's ear is almost vertical, with the tips of the ears slightly apart. Ears that are set too high and set too straight are considered a fault for both breeds, but what is “too much” for a Brit will be the norm for a Straight. Large, excessively high and straight ears are called “bunny” ears in professional slang (another typical fault is “rabbit” ears, which are turned back and give the impression that the cat is always listening to something).

The quality of each color or group of colors has its own special requirements, since each of them has its own specifics; colors are a broad topic of discussion. What we have outlined in the article about, with a big stretch, can only be called an “introduction to colors”; this is just the tip of the iceberg! However, never forget that the quality of the color for the Scots does not play as significant a role as the type; significantly fewer points are allocated to evaluate the color. For example, according to the WCF standard, 5 points are awarded for color, and the same number for assessing the quality and texture of the coat. And one more interesting point: the quality of the type can differ significantly in different color groups. A good type in relatively new color groups, in which breeding work has been carried out not so long ago (for example, golden colors), will be considered mediocre in the “classic” colors, which breeders have been working on for many decades (for example, black, blue and red colors with white ).

This is how tail length is measured in the field: a medium-length tail should reach the cat’s shoulders. Significant deviations in one direction or another mean that the tail is short or long

Sources

In preparing the article, materials were used from the official websites of WCF (www.wcf-online.de), AFC (www.acf.asn.au), CFA (www.cfainc.org), as well as materials from the websites of the British cattery "Softcat" (www.softcat.ru) and the Scottish cattery "Sweet Dream" (

Munchkin is the name given to a breed of cat with short legs. A distinctive feature of all representatives of the line is short stature and stockiness, which is associated with a reduced length of limbs compared to ordinary fluffies. Due to the characteristic feature of their constitution, animals are often compared to dachshunds.

Origin story

People first started talking about munchkins in the 30s of the last century, when animals with short legs began to be born in different litters and from different cats. Then they were nicknamed kangaroos for their amazing ability to stand on their fifth point, copying the posture of a marsupial mammal.

A few years later, 4 more generations of short cats were registered in the UK, which were distinguished by excellent health. During World War II, no one cared about selective breeding and most of the animals were lost, but by the middle of the 20th century, reports of unusual pets began to appear again, first in Russia and then in the United States.

In the Soviet Union, dwarfs were called kangaroo cats - all because their front legs were much shorter than their hind legs, which increased their resemblance to the Australian aborigine.

The development of the line began in 1983, when a teacher from the United States found two stray cats on the street, one of which had short legs. At first, the woman thought that her unusual physique was due to poor nutrition, poor health and those hardships in life that haunt all street unfortunates.

To the surprise of the owner, the newly-made pet gave birth not only to ordinary kittens, but also to “Lilliputians” just like her. Subsequently, it turned out that Blackberry (as the cat was named) is a carrier of the gene for short legs (more correctly, achondroplasia - shortening of the long bones of the limbs), which is inherited. Her son Toulouse became the founder of a new breed.

Local breeders, after conducting a series of studies and experiments, found that the entire new line is absolutely healthy and does not have any physical abnormalities in the structure of the joints or spine, which are usually observed in dogs with a similar physique.

Munchkins were first introduced to a wide range of cat lovers in 1991. This happened at the next TICA exhibition. But then the public did not express much rejoicing over the “small ones.” On the contrary, they became the subject of fierce debate:

• why breed freaks;
• can such pets live without humans;
• Will there be any health problems in the future?

Although all these arguments are meaningless: if the breed was suddenly left without human protection, then in the end it returned to the average appearance of the most common pets.

Despite all the doubts and disputes, cats moved to France, and then to Japan, where they gained great popularity. In 1995, the breed was finally recognized by the International Association, and a standard was developed during the same period.

In our country, the peak of popularity occurred in 2001. The babies came to Russia from a South African nursery.

Relatively recently (in 2014), the little cat Liliput was listed in the Guinness Book of Records as the shortest animal among its relatives. His height was only 13.5 cm.

The breed was named after the little inhabitants of the fairy-tale city of Oz (for those who don’t remember, there was such an American children’s writer Baum, who came up with the magical story). Kittens really look like little sunny gnomes, which make your soul feel light and joyful.

Appearance

All dachshund cats can get into a gopher pose, sitting on their crotch and tucking their front paws, which looks very funny and comical. They can stand in this position for an indefinitely long time - this always causes a storm of delight and positive emotions among those around them.

Kittens with short limbs are born only if one of the parents has a special gene responsible for the length of the legs. The remaining characteristics of Lilliputians do not differ from those of cats of standard shapes and sizes: they have the same flexible spine, they are just as nimble and mobile.

Average weight 2.0-2.5 kg, height at withers no more than 15 cm.

• Against the background of short legs, the body seems elongated.
• The chest is wide and round.
• The muscles are well developed.
• The neck is also short and powerful.
• The head is wedge-shaped.
• The bridge of the nose is clearly defined.
• The eyes are usually slightly slanted, widely spaced, and can be small or large in size. The color of the pupil can be any.
• The ears are rounded at the ends and wide at the base. Long-haired individuals may have tassels.
• The tail is of medium length.
• The legs are naturally short, while the hind limbs are slightly longer than the front ones, so the body of the animal is slightly tilted forward.

Within the breed there are pets with short and long hair. Typically, short-haired ones are plush, while fluffier individuals have a long, silky and shiny coat.

There is no specific standard regarding color. Munchkins can be of absolutely any color and color combination. Color-points are more common, but there are also tortoiseshell, smoky, black, and red.

A little about selection

Previously, it was allowed to cross short cats with any outbred cat. Usually in a litter from such a union half of the kittens were born with long legs, and half with short limbs. As a result of experiments, trial and error, munchkins received a rich palette of colors and good health. This also has its downside: there is no clear standard:

• nor in size (the weight of individuals ranges from one and a half to 3 kilograms);
• not by body proportions;
• nor in the shape of the ears, eyes, color texture.

Today you can see a variety of munchkins:

• curly (skukum) - the result of a connection with Laperm;
• kinkalow - crossing with an American curl;
• Mei-Toy - a dwarf hybrid of Ocicat or Singapura;
• – from mating with sphinxes;
• munchbobs have not only short legs, but also a tail.

Such combinations are quite dangerous - it is difficult to predict how several mutated genes will behave in one bottle at once.

Currently, the infusion of “dirty” blood is prohibited, although mixing with domus is sometimes allowed for the development of the line.

A few years ago, enthusiasts decided to breed a new breed of short-legged dogs - Napoleon. They purposefully crossbreed munchkins with and exotics. Why they decided to name the new breed this way is unknown.

Breeders of the new breed are going to get taxoids with two types of coat: airy and long or slightly shortened. There is no work being done on color variations and there are no color restrictions. The standard for the odd breed is that it has short legs and a head shape like the classic Persian parents. Breeders are still afraid to go overboard with the extreme structure of the muzzle.

Character

One can sing an ode to the wonderful temperament of little shorties endlessly: they are smart, sociable, kind, loving, curious, and playful. In a word, communicating with them is a pleasure; besides, cats of this breed adore humans with every fiber of their feline soul.

Despite their attachment to people, independence is not alien to them - if necessary, they can be alone. They quickly find a common language with other representatives of the cat family and often become the leaders of the pet community.

Munchkins are unusually curious creatures; they have a constant thirst for knowledge of the world. And the more information they receive, the better they feel.

They have a calm and balanced temperament and almost never get angry. In a difficult situation, with their calm positivity and gentle purring, they will give hope for a better future.

Animals are not typically aggressive, but this does not mean that in the event of an unexpected collision with yard cats, they will not defend themselves. Possessing natural agility, flexibility and cunning, they easily trick the enemy around their finger and win a well-deserved victory.

People-oriented munchkins become strongly attached to their owner, adopting their mood, hobbies, and even character.

They are absolutely not worried about frequent changes of environment or constant movement by vehicle. Traveling with such pets is always a pleasure.

They get along well with children and enjoy participating in their pranks. They are not afraid of swaddling or rides on a toy dump truck - they endure any “bullying” stoically, without losing their cat’s dignity.

These seemingly clumsy pets are incredibly agile, flexible and active creatures. They do not walk, but sneak, as if they are always in the hunting stage. It is clear that they are not able to conquer the heights of furniture, but they can quite afford to climb onto a low chair or sofa.

They climb curtains and trees satisfactorily, not differing much in this regard from standard-sized cats.

They are graceful and harmonious in their movements, reminiscent of a mongoose in their demeanor and habits. They don’t really know how to jump, but they will always find an alternative, how to climb to the top using roundabout routes.

Care and maintenance issues

In principle, these do not differ from the standards that must be observed when keeping other breeds of cats:

• periodic combing: short-haired animals are scratched rarely, pets with rich hair are scratched more often;
• bathe no more than 2 times a year;
• wipe eyes as they become dirty;
• the ears are checked once a week, and if necessary, the ears are cleaned with cotton pads;
• cut the claws 2 times a month and install a scratching post, preferably horizontal, attached to the floor.

An amazing feature of cats is the need for personal space where pets can be alone with themselves. Anything is suitable for organizing your own apartment: a decorated cardboard box, an owner’s chair, a wicker basket, a cat house bought for the occasion, etc. But most likely, the pet will independently find a cozy nest for a relaxing time.

Pets also love to play, so it doesn’t hurt to stock up on gaming accessories: mice, balls, soft toys. By the way, munchkins love to hide all this in their own hiding places - this is how the “magpie instinct” manifests itself.

According to rumors, cats of this breed easily get used to a harness and are happy to accompany their owner on street walks.

Nutrition

We won’t reveal any secret if we talk about the need for proper nutrition. It is problematic to give any specific advice.

• Firstly, all cats are different, even though they belong to the same breed, which means their taste needs and individual characteristics of the body are different.
• Secondly, owners have different wallet sizes and not everyone can afford to buy expensive (by the way, not always good) ready-made food.

Therefore, when choosing an industrial product, they focus on the composition, and how to use it correctly has already been written more than once.

Munchkins are gluttons, so it is so important to control the amount of food they absorb, otherwise you can end up with a small barrel with short legs. And as you know, obesity is not the best friend of a cat’s health.

Today it is not a particular problem to find useful and relevant information about any breed of cats, kittens and cats, so this project has collected all the best that may be in demand by those who like cats and who want to learn as much interesting things as possible about them.

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You look at this cat and see a rabbit in front of you, its gait, due to the different lengths of its paws, resembles a rabbit's jumps. This is a cat of the Kurilian Bobtail or Cymrik breed.

A cat with lion paws living in Alaska

Life in the north dictates its own conditions. That's why cats living among the snow have unusual paws. They are so massive that they resemble huge lion paws. This feature of the paws helps the Canadian lynx to move easily and silently through deep snow.

Breed of cats with tassels on their paws

Siberian cat breed. An unusual feature of this cat that distinguishes it from other breeds is the tassels on its paws.

Cats are loved by people for their unique appearance and special grace. A cat with long legs always looks especially impressive. Sometimes unusual individuals appear among these pets. One such animal is a cat named Quend from Australia. She is considered to have incredibly long legs. Abnormally long limbs do not prevent her from living a full life.

The cat came to the shelter from the street, but what happened to it before and whether it had owners could not be established. Soon this black girl with a white tie had a home. Her new owners showed photos of their leggy beauty online. It only took a day for the number of views of this post to reach 68 thousand. Not a single user remained indifferent. This cat's fur, tail, ears, body and eyes are no different from those found in ordinary cats. Her breed is unknown.

Quenda, despite her unusual build, does not look strange, but simply because of her proportions she looks more like a dog than a cat. This feature does not prevent the animal from leading an active life and also does not affect its well-being.

It cannot, of course, be said that Quend is the cat whose paws are the longest. Perhaps there are other cats with unusual limb structures whose owners simply did not devote Internet posts to their pets. Of the publicly known cats, this one is the most interesting regarding its paws.

Breeds that have long legs

If the Australian cat is distinguished by its particularly long paws, then there are breeds that have longer limbs compared to others. If you want your pet to have graceful, high paws, you should pay attention to the following breeds:

• Abyssinian cat - has an unusual brown color and is slender. Her legs are long and slender. With good care, this short-haired cat can live up to 20 years. Average life expectancy is 18 years. The animal has certain health problems, and therefore, when choosing such a kitten, you must take into account that veterinary expenses may be required. Some pets will have a short lifespan without treatment;
• Angora cat is a snow-white fluffy beauty with a long and bushy tail. Her paws are high and strong. This cat with long legs and tail is extremely beautiful. Despite their refined and sophisticated appearance, such cats cope well with their hunting purpose, easily catching not only mice, but even rats. The cat of this breed is quite large, and this must be taken into account when buying a kitten. The fact is that a large cat needs space;
• Bengal cat - this pet is similar in color to leopards and jaguars. A strong and muscular body and long legs make the similarity with wild relatives even greater. Despite its menacing appearance, the pet will not show aggressiveness, but it will require constant attention from humans. A special feature of the breed is its love of water and the ability to easily catch fish, which is why, if there is an aquarium in the house, it must be closed very securely so that the four-legged pet does not swim in it or go fishing.

Cats with long paws are always distinguished by their special grace and elegance, which is why they are especially loved by people. You can find no few breeds that have long paws, but outbred cats will also always delight their owner with their beauty. A unique cat with very long legs is a special rarity.

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