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The origin and domestication of cats
Many argue that the first cats were tamed and domesticated by the ancient Egyptians, but there is no general opinion on this matter. It is believed that the history of…

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The origin and domestication of cats
Many argue that the first cats were tamed and domesticated by the ancient Egyptians, but there is no general opinion on this matter. It is believed that the history of…

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Gray cat
Gray cats: the mystery of true silver Silver-gray coat color of cats is rarely called banal gray: as a rule, it is called blue, although, of course, there are several…

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The weirdness of cats
Cats: oddities and secrets Threw the cat from the chair - ruined karma. This saying is common today in many countries of the world, and this is not a joke…

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Choosing a cat by character

Today in the world there are more than two hundred very different breeds of cats, which differ in the most diverse colors and behaviors. Sometimes, in order to make the right choice of a cat, one has to face some difficulties, since not everyone knows which breed is suitable for a particular person. Every fan of these amazing animals wants to find in a cat not only a pet, but also a true friend who will help to create warmth and comfort in the house. Therefore, before you buy a kitten, you need to determine exactly which breed is best for you.
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How to choose a breed

How to choose a cat?
This decision must be serious! Therefore, if you are wondering how to choose a cat, you should pay attention to several aspects at once. The first one is to decide what you are buying an animal for. If you are just acquiring a pet, you may not be too concerned about which cat to choose – it is enough to find a beast that you just fall in love with at first sight. If your goal is exhibitions, medals and breeding kittens, then you only need a pedigree cat, and you decide which breed of cats to choose. The first category of kittens can be sought from friends, in animal shelters, as well as in the markets, the second – from professional breeders and in the respective clubs. Continue reading

Cats of rare colors

Coloring cats: the most incredible options
Thanks to constant crossbreeding and various experiments, felinologists managed to bring out a lot of feline colors, many of which look simply amazing and unusual. However, the genetics of the colors of cats even made the most unusual colors standard for certain breeds: these standards must meet not only the color of cats, but also the color of their nose lobes, paw pads and eye color, and only this strict correspondence can be considered proof of the cat’s true identity. to a particular breed. Continue reading

Two-colored cat

The bicolor color of cats is differently called bicolor. As a rule, such features of color are peculiar only to some breeds of animals, and in general, bicolor cats were recognized quite recently – mainly in 1969, when they began to be actively shown at exhibitions and specially bred. Prior to this, two-colored cats were for some reason considered “defective”.
Today it is believed that two-color cats are the softest, kind, balanced, obedient and friendly. They are very easy to comb out and bathe, which must be done quite often – two-colored cats require care at least once every 10 days, and it is better to comb them daily. However, perhaps the need for such careful care and reduces the demand for bicolor cats, which are less popular than animals of other colors. Continue reading

Ginger cat

Ginger cat: a sign of happiness
Even in ancient times, it was believed that the red cat is the support and hope of all the suffering and sick. It was the red cats and cats that were considered to be real advocates (sometimes magical properties were attributed to them), and later they were even elevated to the rank of healers: it was believed that if the red cat started to take care of the patient, the latter would recover much faster after the operation or serious illness.
Moreover, cats with such an amazing color are also called gold: people letting in the house of such a “solar” beast are sure that it will bring joy and fun for all households, and at the same time wealth, which is symbolized by its red hair. Continue reading

British shorthair cat
What qualities are strongly associated with the Victorian era? Most likely, this is aristocracy and power. For many people, the British Shorthair cat has the same associations. And this is…

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European shorthair cat
There is an opinion that European cats originate from Egyptian cats, which, in due time, were brought by Roman legionaries first to Italy, and from there the cats spread throughout…

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Shows domestic mongrel cats
Most of the cats living with a person under the same roof are courtyards of the Murka who do not have any documents and regalia. However, the stars of the…

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