A cat of the chinchilla breed has nothing to do with all the well-known rodent, except that they have the same name. The cat's thick coat at the base is white and dark at the ends. But the rodent chinchilla is the opposite. And it is completely incomprehensible why such a name was firmly entrenched in the cat breed.
The origin and description of the breed
This breed of cats appeared at the end of the 19th century in the USA and Great Britain as a result of crossbreeding of silver tabby and
smoky cat. The born kitten immediately became a participant in many exhibitions, winning all the medals. And soon many pet lovers began to give preference to the given breed.
A chinchilla cat is a long-haired and rather large animal. The weight of an adult cat is about 5-7 kg, and that of a cat is 4. An unusual color is considered the breed's calling card. The undercoat is solid white, but the upper part of the axial hair has a contrasting shade. Color was usually called shaded if the axial hair is black in 1/8 of the total length. If black is present only on 1/3 of the hair, then in front of us is a shaded chinchilla. By the way, a rim of exactly the same color is found around the nose, tassels on the ears, abdomen, eyes and chin of the animal. The eyes of the representatives of the chinchilla breed are green, sometimes they have a bluish-green hue.
Kittens
At a young age, the cat of the chinchilla breed is different in appearance from an adult. On the fur of kittens there is a marble pattern, it is most clearly expressed on the tail. These are the striped marks characteristic of tabbiks. Do not worry about this, because they completely disappear after 6 weeks.
As children grow up, they gain weight, and their fur becomes longer and thicker. Around the neck from the folds of leather and fur a solid collar is formed. With age, kittens begin to look more attractive.
The nature of cats of this breed
Chinchilla cat breed (photo) is distinguished by a peculiar character. These are quite calm, but at the same time very playful animals. They are distinguished by their mind and touching concern for their offspring. Pets are supportive of small children, but individuals of other breeds are not too favored.
Animals can not stand loneliness, and in the absence of attention from the owners can become depressed. It is very important to observe the diet, as the cat breed British chinchilla is prone to obesity. Outdoor games will be useful.
Pet care
Despite the presence of long and thick fur, which is distinguished by each cat of the chinchilla breed, it is not difficult to take care of the pets. In fact, their hair does not fall out and does not fall off, so you do not need to comb the animal constantly. And frequent washing is not needed. With regard to swimming, it is better to adhere to a strict schedule so as not to cause skin problems.
Chinchilla cats are frequent exhibitors. For such a responsible event, the animal must be prepared. Some breeders dust their pet's hair with powder for several days or rinse it with a weak solution of vinegar. But most importantly - do not forget to carefully comb the thick coat of a cat.