1. Short-haired cat
Cats have short hair, neat and smooth hair, fine texture, strong bones, agile movements, and wild characteristics. Daily care is relatively easy, understands human language, and is docile. Humans, as companion animals, are particularly lovable.
There are many varieties of short-haired cats distributed almost all over the world. The main varieties are as follows:
British short-haired cat, American short-haired cat, European short-haired cat, Oriental short-haired cat , Siamese cat, curly cat (four varieties), Burmese cat (divided into American Burmese cat and European Burmese cat), Havana cat, Singapore cat, Isle of Man cat (Manx cat), Egyptian cat, Bengal cat, Scottish cat Fold-eared cat, American Curl, California Shiny, Canadian Hairless (Sphynx), Japanese Bobtail, Korat, Abyssinian, Bombay, Russian Blue, Asian Cat group (including Pomera cat).
2. Long-haired cat
The hair is 5 to 10cm long, soft and smooth, and varies slightly depending on the season. It has a graceful figure and steady movements; it has a docile personality and is highly dependent, and likes to be close to others; it has a soft voice and likes to act coquettishly in front of its owner. Although the fur needs to be combed every day, it will shed a lot of hair in early summer. Daily care is a little troublesome, but as companion animals, they are also loved by people.
The main varieties of long-haired cats are as follows:
Persian cat (called longhair in the UK), Chinchilla cat, Himalayan cat, (generally speaking, Chinchilla cat and Himalayan cat are considered Persian cats A kind of) Maine Coon cat, Birman cat, Angora cat, Turkish Van cat, Norwegian Forest cat, Siberian Forest cat, Ragdoll cat, Somali cat.
3. Civet cat
Civet cat originates from China and is a natural cat. It is a breed that has been preserved through the natural elimination of many species over thousands of years. The story that people are most familiar with is the story of "a civet cat exchanged for a prince" (Song Dynasty). This is also the earliest record of the civet cat that can be found. Therefore, the civet cat has such an English name DragonLi, by CFA Cats will be granted. It is very popular among people because it has beautiful, thick fur and a healthy body. Easy to feed and very good at catching mice. From January 1st to 3rd, 2003, the civet cat appeared on the stage at the cat exhibition on the 4th floor of Xindong'an Market in Beijing. In 2004, the Chinese civet cat evaluation standards compiled and compiled by the CFA China Great Wall Cat Club were recognized by the CFA, an authoritative organization in the international cat industry. This is the first purebred cat breed standard independently formulated by the country.
The civet cat has a very independent character, loves sports and is very cheerful. If the surrounding environment changes, it will be very sensitive. Its dependence on its owner is very high. If it is suddenly changed to another owner, its psychology may become depressed. Although an adult cat does not like to play with people very much, it will still move around within sight at any time. It is a very reserved animal, confident in itself and loyal to its owner.
Cat appearance: The civet cat has a very round head. The distance between the two ears is not short. The size of the ears is very appropriate. It has a very wide ear base, a deep auricle, and a very deep auricle at the tip. Some parts are smoother. Cihuahua cats have very wide cheeks, which give their heads a very rounded feel. Its very large eyes are round, slightly slanted and vary from yellow to gold to green. The color of the nose is brick red with a black "stroke". The civet cat has a very moderate build, and its chest is not only wide, but also deep and thick. The limbs, like the tail, are of moderate length, very suitable, have well-developed muscles, and have great strength. The impression left on people is that he has a very strong body and a round face that rivals the British Shorthair. Very cute when I was little.
Coat and coat color: The coat of the civet cat is composed of long guard hair and short fluff. It is relatively short and hard, very shiny, and very smooth. Cihuahua cats have very clear and obvious markings. The association only recognizes mackerel spots, preferably the "Broken Mackerel Tabby" with a break in the middle. People usually call it civet stripes, because the stripes are very similar to those on wild ocelots (racoon cats); on its There are M-shaped patterns on the forehead that are unique to all tabby cats, and there are connected and extended "eyeliners" at the corners of the eyes. Ring-shaped necklaces will appear on its neck, limbs and tail; spiky markings (complete mackerel spots) or "spots" (broken mackerel spots) will appear on its body.
Key points of cat feeding: In the family, feeding the civet cat is very simple. It does not need too much attention, as long as there is very clean water and a suitable ration for it. This is how it lives. Essential conditions for a happy life. Cats have evolved over thousands of years, and ordinary minor problems will not trap them because they have a very high ability to adjust and are not afraid of cold weather.
4. Persian cat
English name: Persian (monochromatic cat)/Longhair (non-monochromatic cat)/Himalayan (key color cat)
Persian It is the name of ancient Iran. Persian cat is the most common and typical breed. Persian cat is actually based on the long-haired cat in ancient Persia (now Iran) and the Angora cat in Turkey or Armenia. After more than 100 years of selective breeding in the UK, it was A breed born in 1860. Persian cats have a cute baby face, long and gorgeous coat, and elegant manners, so they are very valuable. A purebred Persian cat can cost thousands of dollars and is one of the most popular cats among cat lovers in the world.
Persian cats are short horse-shaped in appearance, with a strong and round body, a round head and face, and four limbs; they are thick and short, have a short nose, and have large, round eyes. The coat is particularly plump. This is a double-layered coat, consisting of two types of hair: long, soft and fluffy underground down and slightly longer and rough awn hair (the awn hair of good purebred cats at the exhibition can reach up to 12 cm). From snow white to jet black; from silver gray double layer gradient to obvious tortoise shell color. Persian cats that meet exhibition standards are extremely expensive.
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A large or medium-sized body, with a broad and deep chest, a plump middle part between the shoulders and hips, a straight and muscular back. But not too fat.
The head is round and large, the skull is very broad, and the cheeks are plump.
The ears are small, with rounded tips and tilted forward. The base is not too wide; the ears are widely spaced, located low on the head, and follow the rounded lines of the head.
The eyes are large and round, with bright color and wide distance between them, giving people a lovely look.
The nose is short, flat and broad. In the UK, the tip of the nose must be below the lower edge of the eye.
The chin is full, strong, round, and well developed, reflecting a good bite.
The limbs are short and thick, with the forelimbs straight; viewed from behind, the hind limbs are straight.
The soles of the feet are strong, round and large. The toes are close together, with five toes on each forelimb and four on each hind limb.
The tail is short but proportional to the body.
The coat has a double coat with a dense undercoat and is covered by a long, smooth, waterproof coat. In winter, the dense undercoat is fully grown, so the winter coat is fuller than the summer coat. The quality and type of coat are most important, color and pattern are less important.
Persian cats are talented, gentle, responsive and considerate. The temperament is quiet on the outside and active on the inside. On the surface, it is quiet and lazy, but it hides its inner emotions and desires the care of its master. It combines the excellent temperament of a pet, is elegant, quiet and cute, optimistic, honest to people and easy to communicate with. He is also a famous mouse catcher. Persian cats meow softly and melodiously, and have strong adaptability to the environment. But Xia Tian hates being hugged and likes to sleep alone on the floor.
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In related anime, the cat (Carubin) raised by Ryoma Echizen in "The Prince of Tennis" is this kind of cat.
5. Burmese cat
Origin: Burma. In the early 1930s, Dr. Joseph Thomson of San Francisco, USA obtained an attractive walnut-brown female from Burma. He named the cat "Wong Mau". At that time, because he couldn't get a male cat of the same breed, he had to mate it with a Siamese cat. After breeding with Siamese cats, this unique breed - Burmese cat was created. During the breeding process, some kittens with lighter coat colors will be obtained, and American breeders require the U.S. CFA to also confirm these light-colored cats. Initially, these light-colored cats were listed as another breed, Malayan, and later became Burmese cats. DiluteDivision in.
Appearance characteristics: Burmese cats are plump and muscular; their limbs are slender, with forelimbs shorter than hind limbs; their claws are small and oval; their tails are of moderate length. The head is moderately wedge-shaped, with high cheekbones and a slightly short nose.
The upper eye sockets of the eyes hang upward, the lower eye sockets are round, and the eyeballs are yellow; the ears are medium in size, with slightly oval tips; the coat is short and dense, round and shiny, as smooth as satin, and is prized by people.
He is of medium build, muscular and strong. The muscles are well developed, the limbs are slender, and the claws are small.
The head is round whether viewed from the front or side, and the face is short and wide, and is well developed. The chin is strong and rounded to reflect a good bite.
The ears are thin and basically short, with broad roots and a wider position connecting to the head. The tips of the ears are rounded and positioned slightly downward.
The eyes are large, round, and widely spaced.
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