Many cat owners would like their mustachioed pet to remain a tiny funny kitten forever. However, unfortunately, and perhaps fortunately, this is not possible, and kittens, like children, tend to grow and grow up. But miniature domestic cats exist, as, however, are small wild animals from the same family. Moreover, even dwarf breeds of domestic cats have been bred, whose adults are placed in the palm of a person.
The smallest cats from the Guinness Book of Records
The title " The smallest cat in the world" is assigned and registered in the famous Guinness Book of Records. After filing an application for a record from the editorial office, clearly stated instructions on what and how should be done come. Then, by regular mail, by no means electronic, the requested evidence is sent to the Guinness office. So who is she and what is the smallest cat in the world?
Tinker Toy
That was the name of the tiny Himalayan-Persian cat from the state of Illinois (USA). This kid belonged to a couple from the town of Taylorvill Katrina and Scott Forbes. The height of the cat was 7 cm, and its body length was only 19 cm (tail length was not taken into account). With these sizes, the weight of the cat was 681 grams.
At the time of entry in the Guinness Book of Records, he was 2.5 years old, and he was recognized as the smallest cat in the world. Tinker Toy died in 1997 at the age of six. Studies to determine the causes of the dwarfism of the cat have not been conducted.
Mr. Peebles
This cat is also from Illinois, but from a small town in Beijing. The first owner of the cat, Robin Svendson, named him by the name of the ventriloquist doll from the American series Seinfeld.
Mr. Peebles lives in a pet clinic as the pet of all the staff. Donna Sassman, a veterinarian, brought him there from the farm where she went to vaccinate the dog. It would be difficult for a miniature cat to survive in those conditions, and the farmer gave it to a female veterinarian.
In the clinic, the animal was examined, after which it turned out that it was not a kitten, as everyone thought at first, but an adult two-year-old dwarf cat, due to genetic anomalies.
In 2004, at the request of the clinic, Mr. Peebles is recognized as the smallest cat in the world, and his name is entered in the Guinness Book of Records as the smallest cat in the world. With a weight of 1.3 kg, the length of the baby’s body, excluding the tail, was only 15 cm. Unfortunately, to this day it is not known whether this famous cat is alive.
Fizz Gel
This baby munchkin breed from San Diego (California, USA) became the smallest cat in the world on July 23, 2010, when her record was registered. At the time of registration in the Fizz Gel Book of Records, she reached two years of age, her height was 15.24 cm (growth rate is measured from floor to withers) with a weight of slightly less than 2 kg.
The owner of the cat is a certain Tiffany Kjeldergaad, who claimed that Fizz is an absolutely healthy cheerful baby, and her small growth, even for a short-legged breed, does not prevent her from climbing onto furniture and window sills.
Breeds of cats with small sizes
So, descriptions and photos of the smallest cats in the world were presented. And now we will talk about dwarf breeds of domestic Mus and Murziks.
The smallest cat breed in the world is, without a doubt, the Scyth-Thai-Don. These cats remain mischievous kittens for the rest of their lives. And not only because of its miniature, but also because of the playfulness and playfulness of the character inherent in the breed. The color of these cats resembles Siamese.
With a dark mask on the face, dark ears, paws and tail, which, by the way, is more like a short hare pompom. The weight of Scyth-tai-dong cats varies from 800 to 1500 grams.
Next on the list is the Kinkalou breed, which was bred from Manchkin and the American Curl. These miniature cats inherited short legs and small ears with bent tips from their ancestors. The weight of adult Kinkalows is from 2 to 3 kg.
Minskin is a breed resulting from the crossing of Manchkins and Sphinxes. These strange bald cats are also called hobbits for fluffy tufts of wool at the tips of short paws. Minskians are amazingly smart, and their character is friendly and complaisant. Weight, like Kinkalou, 2-3 kg.
Singaporean cat represents the East. These babies are graceful, their coat shimmers surprisingly and has an almost mystical radiant effect, and their eyes are huge, almond-shaped and bewitching. At one time, an American Tommy Middow was conquered by these cats. He brought several individuals to America. The weight of adult animals is 2.5-3 kg.
And, of course, munchkin is a well-known short-legged cat with a long body like a dachshund. Their short-legged nature went to these babies. Representatives of the breed are restless and agile. However, if the cat climbed onto the closet, and she is quite able to do this, despite the short legs, the owner will have to rescue her from there. Manchkins weigh 2-3.5 kg.
Another interesting breed of the smallest cat in the world (the photo of its representative in the article is the main thing) is Napoleon, named after the famous Frenchman Napoleon Bonaparte, who was terribly afraid of cats. Again, selection from the Manchkin, but this time with a Persian longhair cat. Representatives of the breed are short-legged and long-haired charm with flattened snouts of Persians and huge saucer eyes. Here the weight is already a little more: from 2.5 to 4 kg, as, however, the cost of kittens. Napoleons are one of the most expensive cats in the world.
Little wild cats
Not only among domestic, but also among wild cat representatives, there is the smallest wild cat in the world. The people nicknamed it “rusty”, although the Latin name is more harmonious: Prionailurus rubiginosus. However, in 90% of cases, the color of these animals is gray. The remaining 10% have brown or red hair. The spots of red color are located on the back, legs and sides of the predator.
The body length of a rusty cat with its tail is 50-80 cm with a weight of 1.5, less often 2 kg. She has a thin long tail, short legs, a round head, with compact ears and honey-red or gray expressive big eyes. The coat of the cat is short and soft, and there are often white stripes on the face. Her voice sounds unexpectedly soft.
Habitat - Sri Lanka and South India with rainforests and highlands. A rusty cat feeds on insects, birds, lizards, as well as frogs and small rodents.
The smallest wild cat in the world is an endangered species, which happened due to changing conditions in suitable habitats.
Advantages and disadvantages of small cats
Photos of the smallest cats in the world are touched and touched. The small size of the animals is suitable for keeping in apartments and traveling. But along with the advantages, it is necessary to remember some features and caution of content.
Small cats require regular visits to the veterinarian to rule out or heal injuries in a timely manner. They often have paw problems. They should not be allowed to walk alone, as the small size is a reason for other animals to offend a small cat.
Otherwise, small pets are ordinary cats that will deliver many pleasant minutes to their owners.