From time immemorial, cats live with people under one roof and share not only a table with them, but also a bed. Who doesn’t know how nice it is to fall asleep under the soothing purr of a fluffy and warm cat? We will tell you about the most popular cat breeds with photos and names.
When taking a cat to the house, you need to know what to expect from it
The history of domesticating a wild cat has long been forgotten. There are only legends left. These animals are given mystical properties. Some researchers claim that if a cat settled in the house, then peace and peace came to him along with him. Cats are the only animals that are allowed to enter the temples of all religious denominations.
Cat owners know that life with their pets is not as simple as it seems at first glance. Cats of all breeds are very fond of sharpening claws on furniture, fluffy fibers of molting hair settle on clothes and furniture, giving them an untidy look.
British scientists conducted a study and found that cats are the most skilled manipulators. With affection, indifference or resentful appearance, fluffy households persistently make it clear to their owners what they want from them. Sometimes, in fact, it seems that the rules of the house are set by the cat, not by the person.
Cats can like regardless of age and appearance. They deftly adapt to the person who is interested in them and force them to obey and fulfill the desired or, in case of failure, to experience an acute sense of guilt.
Cats are the most beautiful, cutest, but also the most wayward and selfish pets. Depending on the breed, they better or worse adapt to their owners, eat a variety of foods well, or agree only on something special, are weak in health or are not afraid of either frost or heat. Nevertheless, it is not customary to choose a cat from considerations of the benefits of content or other characteristics, because all of them are united by two common features, this is an independent character and the ability to achieve their goal. The main criterion is the appearance, or, scientifically speaking, the exterior. We will consider the most popular cat breeds in the world, and you will choose the one that you want to adapt to.
So, the top of the most popular breeds is further.
Exot
This is currently the most popular and fashionable breed. It is no coincidence that she leads the top of the popular cat breeds. When it was bred, breeders sought to create an animal that combines a pleasant appearance, flexible character and ease of maintenance. They succeeded. Exot, or an exotic cat, inherited from its parents of the Persian breed the cutest flattened face and a phlegmatic disposition, and from the American shorthair relatives - the mind, the length of the hairline and unpretentiousness in leaving. The result was a cat with very thick short, velvet (almost like a chinchilla) hair, short, thick and strong legs, with a general miniature, and a toy face. It is no coincidence that when asked what is the most popular cat breed in Russia and in the world, many answer - exotic. She is easily accustomed to order, affectionate and unforgettable.
Maine Coon
Recently, many pet lovers like big cats. Popular breeds of large sizes are led by Maine Coon. These giants can reach a weight of 18 kg. They come from the northern states of America, where winters are characterized by severe frosts. Maine Coon they are not afraid. Thick and long hair, almost like a raccoon, coloring of the same colors, as well as a massive skeleton with a wide chest, can make a mistake and not recognize the domestic purr in this athlete of the cat world. Maine Coon is an excellent hunter and will be able to give odds to another dog, but by nature he is not a predator at all. Maine-coon, until old age, remains playful like a little kitten, loves children very much, unlike a silent exotica, likes to talk and purrs very loudly.
Its coat has a non-uniform length, and it grows even at the tips of the ears, causing a resemblance to the lynx tassels. Maine Coon's tail is the longest of all breeds - it reaches to the shoulders. A sign of the breed are a white shirt-front and socks.
Ragdoll
Rugdoll breed is especially popular in Europe and North America. The people called this cat a rag doll. The fact is that she has very weak muscle tone. If you take the ragdoll in your arms, you can feel how it literally spreads. This is the only cat that needs to be protected from jumping from a height, as this is fraught with injuries, and after all, the ragdoll loves to play and run.
Animals of this breed are very attached to their owners, almost dog-like. If you do not pay attention to them, they will nick and yearn.
The regdoll has long, strong legs, furry and different lengths. This large cat grows slowly and reaches its maximum size by only four years. Males are much larger than females and weigh up to 9 kg.
Brit
Speaking about the popular cat breeds in Russia, you can not get around the British. There are two breeds of cats with this name - British Shorthair and British Longhair. Longhair bred recently, a little over thirty years ago. Breeding continues on this breed. Genetic traits in these cats are poorly inherited. Great-grandchildren, even with a small admixture of another breed, no longer have the properties of a real long-haired British cat. But, getting a pet, who will think about such a trifle? After all, it is difficult to find a more kind and sociable cat, besides she has a delightful long coat that does not fall off at all. If you bring a long-haired Briton to the house, then do not hesitate, he will make friends with all members of the family and everyone will purr his song.
Shorthair British - an old English breed. Housewives love these cats very much. Their plush coat almost does not fade, which allows less vacuuming of carpets and furniture. The character of the short-haired cat is not much different from its long-haired fellow.
Scottish
Scottish fold in many countries tops the ratings describing the most popular cat breeds. It is the only cat with drooping ears. They are larger than other cats. It looks very funny. You need to buy Scottish fold from good breeders, since this breed has mutations in the form of fused vertebral discs, which is not always noticeable when buying a small kitten. Scottish fold is a short-haired cat, but there is also a long-haired variety bred in the USA. Its name is Highland Fold.
Breeders have long been working on improving the breed, and in the 80s of the last century they managed to get rid of the mutant gene. As a result, Scottish Straight kittens appeared, with ears sticking out like all other breeds.
In no case is it possible to cross two lop-eared cats - this is fraught with mutations in the offspring, therefore, they take lop-eared and straight-eared as parents.
It is customary to take kittens from their mother in 2.5-3 months. They easily get used to independent life. If you take a kitten of this age, it is impossible to say what his ears will be - they are all born fold, and only by the age of 7 months the ears become sticky or remain hanging.
Abyssinian
In our country, the Abyssinian cat came only about ten years ago, although it has been popular in the world for a very long time - this breed was bred in 1896. A distinctive property of the breed is color. In the process of hair regrowth, melanin is oxidized sequentially. It turns out graduated coloring. Previously, Abyssinian hair was more like rabbit hair and had the same grayish color. It has even been suggested that there are rabbits and cats among the ancestors of the Abyssinian.
Popular breeds of Abyssinian cats in recent years have been very diversified by skillful breeders. Now individuals of various shades have appeared - sorrel (red-red), cinnamon (brown), faun (beige) and others.
In the litter of Abyssinians, males prevail - for one female - three cats, and the fertility of these cats breaks records in comparison with all other breeds.
The Abyssinian is a very energetic and agile breed. In the house where this cat settled, there should be a lot of free space for games and running, as well as the ability to climb up and jump. You can go for a walk with the Abyssinian, wearing the appropriate collar. This nimble cat will not let its owner get bored.
They are especially loved for their melodic voice - the loud and tender “Mur-Mur” of the Abyssinian will charm anyone who hears it.
Sphinx
Sphinxes, or naked cats, are ideal for allergy sufferers. You can not bathe them, but only wipe them. They are more like dogs in character. These are very smart cats that perfectly understand their owners and remember their teams, however, they are not always in a hurry to obey. Sphinx is a breed of centenarians. On average, they live 19 years. In addition, they are exclusively devoted to their owners and enjoy playing with children.
In addition to the famous Canadian sphinx, characterized by numerous folds on the skin, there are other breeds. In our country, two were brought out - Don, one-colored and St. Petersburg (Petersburg), spotted.
Sphinxes boast a greater appetite and less legible food than other cats. The lack of fur makes them vulnerable to drafts and temperature changes.
Popular cat breeds with photographs on a humorous theme are most often headed by plots on which sphinxes are shot from different angles.
Oriental
Oriental cat is a crossbreed of Siamese and Shorthair breeds. The result is Oriental Longhair and Oriental Shorthair. They are similar in character - they are equally friendly both with their owners and with strangers. This is very good if guests are often in the house. The oriental will not hide, like representatives of other breeds, but will gladly take a place in the most surveyed place and respond to the call of anyone who addresses it. As you know, this property does not mean the spinelessness of a cat - popular breeds are not always determined by their appearance. Very often, this is the ability to adapt to various conditions, because there are people who, even going on a long journey, take a pet with them.
The long-skinned skin should be carefully looked after, as it tends to stall and form tangles, but there are no such problems with the short-haired one. She looks more like her ancestor, Siamese, but does not have characteristic tan marks. This is a very graceful and graceful cat of a beautiful fawn color.
Devon rex
It is very easy to recognize Devon Rex by its long wavy coat. In general, the appearance of these cats is truly amazing - they have large ears and bright, expressive eyes that change expression depending on their mood. And their mood is rarely bad. These are the most socially adapted cats.
Popular breeds of Devon Rex are not headed only because of the high cost. One drawback of Devon Rex makes these cats quite rare inhabitants of our homes - they have an unusual composition of blood. Like people, it comes in a different group. To obtain offspring, it is important to do an analysis with both parents, otherwise the kittens will be unviable.
Devon Rex easily tolerate nail clipping, bathing and medical procedures. Males do not mark territory.
Siamese
This is one of the oldest breeds of cats. Siamese are unusually graceful. They have a small and flexible body with strong muscles. Everyone knows the unsociable, vicious and vengeful nature of Siamese cats. In fact, they are not as terrible as they say. Siamese cats just love attention and affection. In this way they achieve what they want. Siamese are the greatest masters in building relationships with owners and, until recently, are the most popular cat breeds in Russia.
Their appearance conquers at first glance - a triangular muzzle with a small nose, blue, slightly slanting, almond-shaped eyes, a chocolate-colored mask and limbs of the body. It is interesting that this coat color is explained by the reaction to a temperature difference, because depending on whether the cat is cold or hot, its coat will become darker or lighter.
If you dream of a Siamese, but are afraid of the complex nature of the cat, and also prefer fluffy long-haired animals, then get a Balinese cat. She is painted the same way as her short-haired relative, but by nature is much softer and more flexible.