How many breeds of cats are there in our time? It is likely that no one knows the exact amount. There are a lot of them. Now there are different breeds of cats. All of them are divided into 4 categories: short-haired, half-long-haired, Siamese-oriental and long-haired.
This division was proposed by the World Cat Federation. There are breeds whose representatives will cost you up to three to four thousand rubles. These are relatively inexpensive cats. There are purrs, the cost of which is 15-20 thousand rubles or more. These are expensive cat breeds. Of course, not all of these animals can be brought on. Therefore, we will talk about one such. It is called Balinese.
Occurrence
The history of the breed begins in 1928. This year in the United States, the Siamese Shorthair cat has the first kitten with long hair. And this, as you know, is unusual for them. At first, such animals were considered defective, but over time, everything changed. In 1963, a new breed was bred - a long-haired Siamese.
Two years later, it was registered. Five years later, this breed was given the name "Balinese cat," or "balinese." She was recognized by TICA and CFA, and soon - FIFe. In 1970, the first breed standard adopted by the CFA was assigned. A true connoisseur of these animals, Sylvia Holland, has created an association called The Balinese Breeders and Fans of America (BBFA). This organization brought together all the fans and breeders of this breed.
Appearance
According to the standards of FIFe, GCCF, TICA, the Balinese cat should be identical to the Siamese, except for the length of the coat. In her body, everything is flexible and elegant, smooth lines harmoniously combined with excellent physical condition and muscularity. In a good representative of the breed, everything should be proportional and long: limbs, neck, body and tail. Balinez head of medium size, proportional, in the form of an elongated wedge. The ears are surprisingly large, with a wide base. Chin without bulges and dips, straight from the crown to the tip of the nose.
The eyes are almond-shaped, widely set, deep blue. Strabismus is not allowed. Deep set, dull, pale-colored eyes are also considered a disadvantage. The coat is silky, adjacent, of medium length, gradually lengthening to the tail. Representatives of this breed also have no undercoat. The tail is whip-like, long, flattening towards the tip. Long hair forms a plume on it.
The color in balines is color point. Body areas that have a bright coat color are called points. These include: a “mask” on the head, tail, ears and lower limbs. The rest of the body is as light as possible, clearly contrasting with points. These spots should be the same tone. Where the points are, there are no white marks or individual white hairs. Representatives of the breed of old age have a tendency to darken the coat throughout the body. Currently, there are more than fifty different color variations of such cats.
Character
Representatives of the breed are very active animals, they do not like to sit still. The kittens are playful and funny, with age the Balinese cats remain the same. A pet can be taught various tricks. The cat will be able to jump over obstacles, bring a toy, ask for food, and also run on command. Balinese loves companionship and jumping. He joyfully greets guests, pays attention to everyone who came to the house.
The Balinese cat loves affection and attention, responds to the owner's love with a gentle purr. She is very sensitive to the mood of the owner. If something happened, then she will empathize with him, support him. The cat will accompany you around the house all the time, especially if there are no other pets to play with.
Such a cat needs love and care, without it she will be bored. Be prepared to feel the warmth that comes from a nearby pet at night. She will faithfully guard you in the dark. The Balinese cat, the photo of which you have already seen more than once in the article, is very curious, she is interested in everything new and unknown. Such a pet is neat and clean. If she wants to attract your attention, she will do it in the most sophisticated ways. A little advice: it is very important that the owner takes part in the development of his pet, since it depends on who grows up from a small lump - a noisy tyrant or a gentle purr.
Care and maintenance
If you started balinese, then be sure to purchase a cat complex and a lot of toys so that the pet does not get bored alone.
Since the coat of representatives of the breed is deprived of undercoat, they do not need regular combing. In this wool, no mats are formed. To comb a pet is possible only for pleasure, and jointly. Claws should be cut only when necessary. For bathing balinese, you need to use a special shampoo for long-haired cats. It is also advisable to use air conditioning. In addition, you can use cosmetics for cats with a white color. Dry better with a towel. You can dry your pet’s hair dryer with a hairdryer. Since the Balinese cat does not have an undercoat, they like warmth and are cold in the cold season, therefore they need special clothes.
Such animals are suitable only for housing. It is very risky to release balines in a summer cottage. The ancestors of this breed lived only at home. Balinese cats are not suitable for catching mice, such fun can be even dangerous, as these rodents carry various infections.
If you want to go outdoors with balinese, use a leash or harness. The kitty will quickly get used to such ammunition. Representatives of this breed have good health, with proper nutrition and maintenance, the animal will live a long time. The life expectancy of balinesis is 15 years.
There are times when kittens are born with defects, for example, with a tail fracture or squint. Such deviations in appearance do not prevent the animals from living normally, but they are not used for breeding.
Due to increased activity, balines retains its shape until old age. If for some reason your pet cannot move much, then for this period you need to slightly limit the diet so as not to spoil the figure of the animal. It is necessary to carefully monitor the condition of the gums and teeth of the pet. Sometimes you need to clean them and treat the gums to avoid the formation of tartar.
Food
In nutrition, the Balinese cat is not whimsical. Such an animal can be fed with both natural food and vitamins, as well as premium or super premium industrial feeds. In no case should you mix the two types of feeding, as you can spoil the work of the stomach of the pet. There are food products that affect the color of balinesis.
If you will feed your pet with natural food, then avoid large quantities of foods such as liver, algae, carrots and buckwheat, as they just lead to darkening. White varieties of meat and vegetables do not affect the quality of the color.
Balinese cat: price
How much does a representative of such a breed cost? The cost is different. Of course, you cannot name a cheap breed either. For five thousand rubles, you definitely won’t be able to get such a kitten, since balinese is a rather rare animal in Russia. It is best to buy them in nurseries. They breed purebred cats. The price for one representative of the pet class is about twelve thousand rubles. This is the average cost, there are, of course, more expensive cat breeds. We conclude that balinesis is available to a person with an average income.
At what age should a kitten be acquired?
Self-respecting breeders give kittens at the age of three to four months. Before that, babies still need breast milk. After three months, the kittens begin to study the world around them, gain independence. By this age, long hair becomes clearly visible in babies.
Up to three months, Balinese cat kittens resemble ordinary Siamese. Before buying a pet, be sure to purchase everything you need (toys, a tray, a scratching post, a sleeping bag, etc.).
Nurseries
It is advisable to buy thoroughbred kittens in nurseries. There are several of them in Russia. They are all registered with felinological organizations. There are Balinese nurseries in Chelyabinsk, Kemerovo and, of course, in Moscow.
Conclusion
Now you know that there is a Balinese cat breed. We hope you find the information useful. It is possible that you or your friends will want to make such a furry, purring friend.