Modern people are already difficult to surprise than anyway. However, everyone wants to stand out one way or another, to acquire something that others do not have. When choosing a pet, people are often guided by the desire to have an exotic animal. Of course, few are visited by iguanami or tarantula spiders, however, there are enough unusual creatures and among so familiar domestic cats. Today we will tell you about Chinese cats - beautiful and very interesting creatures.
Distribution and origin
Thanks to archaeological activity in 2001, the bones that belonged to cats existing more than 3 thousand years ago were found by the archaeological activity. Scientists have long been proven that in contrast to other countries, in China, cats developed naturally, so China can be called birthday cat.
Due to the fact that China has been a closed state for many years, all indigenous rocks have common characteristics: Ensured ears and muzzle, cat size slightly more European standard breeds. On the territory of Europe, the cats began to fall after the opening of the economic borders of China with other countries. But not all Chinese cats were domesticated by people.
So, the Chinese mountain cat Huang Mo Mao, whose name is literally translated as "a cat living in deserted terrain with scanty vegetation," is rarely found at home - these animals are very fond of freedom.
Description
Chinese cats have been little studied at the moment, their habitat is deserted terrain. At the moment, cats of Chinese breeds are under threat of disappearance. Due to the excessive development of the Chinese Republic, natural ranges suffer very much. These cats are very sociable, affectionate, gentle and insanely committed to their owner. But due to the fact that cats were tamed later than their European relatives, the character of them remained independent.
Children include very patiently, but it is better not to make such a four-legged friend in the house where there are kids. Perfectly get along with other animals. These cats are still poorly studied, so it is difficult to judge their pain, as a whole, the physiological component is normal.
In care, they are completely non-conddable and do not require constant care and care.
Looks like a cat as follows.
- Animal growth ranges from 27 to 35 cm, weight - from 3.5 to 5.5 kg.
- The body shape is elongated, proportionally muscular, with big breasts, not very long legs and a long tail in the shape of a brush.
- Due to the peculiarities of the color (dots on the face) it seems that the fluffy smiles. In combination with large expressive eyes, it looks very cute.
- Sexual maturity occurs at the age of three years. The kitten cannot be excused from the mother until it reaches the age of twelve weeks.
- This breed was not amented to interference by scientists and was never crossed with anyone, so she simply does not have genetic problems on this soil.
- It is necessary to prevent wool more often than 1 time per week: the "Chinese" have almost no bleeding, and the deduction can damage the dense layer of wool.
- You need to bathe animal as needed, and the planned bathing is not more often available than 1 time per month.
Varieties
And now let's get acquainted with the famous rocks of Chinese cats.
- Dragons - That's how the breed of Hua is called at home, due to the fact that it lives in mountainous areas. China is home to mountain cats. We draw your attention that the mountain cat exists now, and is considered one of the most beautiful cats. But at the moment the population is threatened and is about 10 thousand individuals. Mountain Cat is a progenitor Lee Hua, and now the preservation of the population is the main task of US zoologists involved in the study of these animals. But scientists believe that it is not worth too far into the deepening of knowledge about the mountain cats, because it can harm the population even more, which threatens not only the extinction of this species, but also to the extermination of Hua.
Unfortunately, because of their rarity, they suffer very much from poaching. Mountain cats are very expensive in the markets, so worshi will encine a lot. It should be borne in mind that outside the country to buy officially such cats is impossible.
- Chinese Fold or Mao - This breed is the most mysterious of all kinds of four-legged, which occurred in China. No country of the world has not recognized this breed. It is believed that only Scottish cats can be plaid. And none of the scientists explained how Mao had happened and as they found themselves in China, but the fact remains a fact: there exists a false cat from China, although the breed is not officially registered.
- Among Chinese breeds there are one non-existent individual, which is conventionally called Chinese Sphinx. Very often, the discoversion market is called Chinese Sphinx cats and for it fights big money, but bald cats simply cannot cultivate in China. Felinology is developed in the initial level in this country, so it is impossible to say that this breed has been brought out artificial way. In the very case, there are opinions that for a new rare breed - the Chinese Sphynx - give out Petersburg or, as it is also called, Peterbold.
Therefore, be attentive and not "Follow" to the tempting offer to purchase exotic Chinese sphinx.
- Speaking of Chinese breeds, it is impossible not to mention the "cat of happiness". He actually has a lot of names: "Manygoing cat", "inviting cat", "Calling Cat", "Money Cat", and his true name - Maeki-Neko. This is not a living cat, but the sculpture, a laptop, and thereby, in Chinese believers, which calls happiness and money in a family, carrying well-being. Such sculptures are exhibiting in stores, warehouses, restaurants: if the left paw is raised, then it calls money, and if the right - customers, which is often the same. Most often the cat is white, yellow or brown.
The history of the origin of Maeki-Naco begins from the distant 1615. One monk sheltered the homeless kitten and settled him in his temple, but the condition of the room was terrible. And one day he turned to the cat with the phrase: "I do not blame you that you do not help, you're just a cat. Now if you were a man, you would bring more benefit. " Literally a few days later, the ruling prince went to the storm, and in search of asylum stopped under the tree near the temple. But he saw the building only thanks to the cat hearing his paw. The monk naturally accepted such an important guest as follows. Prince as a sign of gratitude allocated finances on the restoration of the temple.
In fact, the legends about the origin of Maeca-Nako is very much, but most literary criticism is inclined to this version.
Reproduction
Cats from the Middle Kingdom are developing natural way, and some breeds simply evolve one of the other, for example, Dragon Lee is considered a direct descendant of the Chinese mountain cat. Scientists believe that it is not necessary to interfere in natural selection, because the appearance is already on the verge of extinction.
Kittens of Chinese breeds up to 12 weeks can not be excused from the mother. In general, such cats can not be called prolific: they appear no more often than 1 time in 3 years.
Features of content
The advantages of this type of four-legged friends are that they are not addictable in the content. They evolved naturally, and therefore they are less likely to have health problems, because of the "Chinese" very easy to care for.
- It is necessary to make an animal all vaccinations and from time to time to withdraw him to the street. "The Chinese" are very freedoming, so it is impossible to lock them in 4 walls.
- Bathing such cats is not more often 1 time per month. Naturally, if the pet is blocked, wash it in order to avoid skin problems.
- Nutrition "Chinese" will suit any: both ready-made feed from manufacturers (dry or wet) and natural food. If you choose feed, pay attention to what will be better if you choose the premium and higher products. These animals need vitamins and carbohydrates, namely in these rules their maximum amount. The perfect choice on your part will be Royal Canin or Acana Regionals Grasslands Cat.
If you are a supporter of natural nutrition, then it is necessary to remember the carbohydrates needed to generate energy, as well as the proteins contained in eggs and meat (pork, chicken, zaitanin, turkey, boiled fish without bones).
In the diet must be found different colors (Perlovka, Arnualka, bone). As well as kefir, yoghurts, cottage cheese, but with reduced fat.
It is very important that the cat had his place in the house: either a cot made with his own hands from the blanket, or a huge house, but his own place must be sure.
It is worth thinking about the preservation of furniture in the house and install a quottech for a pet so that he can always blow the claws if desired.
Now let's talk about hygiene. Once a month it is necessary to trim the claws. Every day, wipe the eyes by tea with welding or special veterinary compositions. Clean the ears once every 10 days with a cotton wand. To deduct the wool once a week, but it is worth it carefully, since the "Chinese" has almost no bleeding. Veterinarians consider it necessary once in 5 days to brush the pet teeth with a special brush and paste.
Diseases, their prevention and treatment
Chinese rocks rarely sick. The causes of the deterioration of the state are often rare walking, a small apartment (lack of room for games and movements), lack of personal location and unbalanced nutrition.
In the event of a stomach disorder, it is necessary to urgently take action, namely, it is to find out that it eaten your favorites in the last 2-3 days, exclude this food from his diet. Buy in a pharmacy adsorbing drugs to remove toxins from the body. For a couple of days, feed the pet only porridge and boiled chicken to restore the correct operation of the gastrointestinal tract. And give better small portions. If it does not help, you need to refer to the specialists for diagnostics.
If the pet has a bad mood, then it is worth paying more attention to him, take it to the street, play with him, pamperusha.
If you notice that the pet began to walk "by the need" past the tray, make sure its clean and freshness. If everything is in order with the toilet, you need to refer to the veterinarian, it is possible that the cat has problems with the urinary system.
Chinese rock cats have a very strong immunity, so we can safely declare that the diseases develop in most cases due to the poor emotional state of the pet, lack of attention or its own space.
When choosing such a kitten, it is worth thinking about whether you can provide him with all the necessary conditions for a comfortable existence. After all, a good mood of a pet is a guarantee of a good mood of the owners.
Based on the above, the following conclusions can be drawn.
Positive aspects of "Chinese":
- devotion;
- exotic origin;
- easy character;
- Easy to get along with other pets and patiently belong to children;
- very smart;
- Not dangerous, not aggressive;
- Have a strong health, which facilitates care for them.
Negative sides:
- It is difficult to find a purebred pet on the territory of our country: and for purchase, and for the mating will have to visit China or USA;
- The cost of such exotic exceeds two minimum Russian salaries;
- It is difficult to choose a partner for mating, you need to contact a specialist, because often the "Chinese" are trying to give cats of other breeds similar to external characteristics;
- It is necessary a lot of space or frequent walking.
Even more about Chinese cats Li Hua, look in the video below.