An unusual, bright, beautiful breed of cats, which is popular not only with domestic but also with foreign breeders, is a British cat. There is nothing surprising in such popularity. White Britons are very similar to teddy bears, they are affectionate, soft, fluffy and cute.
Appearance and description of the British
A distinctive feature of the British is their spectacular appearance. The breed is characterized by excellently developed trunk and head. The cat’s head is round, cheeks are pronounced, in the area of the cheekbones is wide. Kittens have a squat body of large sizes. Muscular torso. The British can boast of an aristocratic posture: a broad back, massive shoulders, and the neck is short. The cat has large paws, muscular legs. The tail is fluffy, of medium length, with a rounded brush on the tail. The ears of small kittens are rounded. With some species there are fold British kittens. White cats are usually large, eyes wide set. You can meet blue-eyed puffies, sometimes with honey eyes.
Particular attention should be paid to wool. The cover is quite dense, a dense undercoat is noted. The mouth is thick, short.
The weight of an adult cat does not reach 5 kilograms. As for the males, they can gain up to 7 kg.
British color
Initially, back in the 19th century, the British saw the British as a breed with a blue color. Kittens with this color of fur made a splash at the shows. It is thanks to the exquisite beauty that the breed has spread throughout the globe. As for the present, the British are also bred with other colors of wool. They are divided into 2 large types:
- Plain. It can be lilac, chocolate, smoky, black and other colors.
- Mixed colors.
The most popular varieties of colors:
- Smoky. The ends of the hair are dark, the undercoat is as light as possible. The kitten has bright belly, ears and neck. The eyes are usually orange.
- Two-tone, or bicolor. Since the twentieth century, this is every third Briton.
- Siamese Briton with a white body. Only the ears, paws and tail are painted dark. Also on the face there is a characteristic spot, or mask. This type of British has a characteristic feature. If the ambient temperature changes, then the color of the coat may change.
- Tortoiseshell. A mixture of black and red. Perhaps a combination of blue and cream.
- White fluffy british. The fur is absolutely white, no other colors are observed. The nose and paw pads are always pinkish. Eyes are either orange or blue. There are cases of heterochromia. The owners choose nicknames for white British cats: Fluff, Snowball, Belyak, Busya. Since it is the color of purity, sincerity and innocence.
Character
Each breed is distinguished by temperament and even intelligence. A distinctive feature of British kittens is their independent character. Loneliness is endured firmly, easily. This does not mean that they are indifferent to the owner: in separation, they really miss. The Brit is an aristocrat. Even alone, they will not make a mess in the house. You won’t have any torn curtains or upturned flower pots.
The breed is sociable, friendly. In the house, cats take root quickly and easily. Of all the members of the family, the British choose one owner who will not be left alone. They will follow him on the heels.
Tolerance to these kittens does not hold. They get along well with children, perceive other animals. Children can scratch them behind the ear, carry them on their hands, the cat does not react to this in any way. But in any case, she can release her claws if they begin to offend her.
Positive sides
The idea of the nature of the pet is best determined by the reviews of people. The lucky owners of the British note a number of advantages of this animal:
- Tolerant, kind and calm character.
- Cleanliness. They spend a lot of time caring for their fur coat.
- Expressive eyes.
- Amazing appearance.
- Ease of care.
Breeding and playing British
Raising this breed is not necessary. White Britons are smart enough. Even a small kitten understands where to relieve their need, where is his bowl of food. The pet will be grateful if he has his own little world. Most of the time this animal likes to sleep (however, like cats of other breeds).
After a tasty dinner, the kitten will not play. He needs to find a secluded place where he can relax. This does not mean that the kitten is not active. Up to a year, the British love to play, have fun. They just need a little time to sleep after eating. After a delicious dinner and a good night's sleep, the kitten is cheerful and playful. He will find any bag, lace and immediately begin to play with him.
Adult white Britons are calm and balanced. Games, they prefer a dream or contemplation of landscapes outside the window. All cats of this breed are prone to obesity. Therefore, the owners need to stir them up. To date, in pet stores you can buy a huge number of different devices and toys for cats. If he does not respond to them, try to play with him.
Health
British cats are famous for good health, have a good immune system. Unlike many other breeds, this one has no hereditary predisposition to serious illnesses. But in any case, a regular visit to a qualified specialist will not hurt. Like any other animal, the Briton should be vaccinated in a timely manner and treated for parasites. In addition, a timely examination by a veterinarian will help to identify any disease at an early stage, which will greatly facilitate further treatment.
Kittens up to 5 months old may have tears. Lacrimation passes independently, without the intervention of a specialist.
The weak point is the claws. A fungus often arises on them, during a manicure, the owners should pay attention to them. If you suspect a disease, you should consult a specialist.
Main problems
The main problems - with the intestines - can occur due to thick coat. The British are clean, so they constantly lick their fur coat. In this case, the stomach may become clogged with lumps of wool, which is difficult to remove without the help of a veterinarian. In advanced cases, you will have to resort to surgery. To avoid such a nuisance, the owners need to constantly comb their pet, at least once a week. During molting, resort to combing every other day. For preventive purposes, you can purchase special food that helps cleanse the body.
Preventive actions
Cats are prone to dental diseases, but the issue of overweight is especially acute. Do not ignore prevention; everyone knows that it is easier to prevent a disease than to treat it later. To do this, you must follow a few simple rules:
- Provide your beloved cat with an active lifestyle. Games will be good for health, and in principle, diversify the leisure of your animal.
- Solid food must be present in the diet. For example, dry food, cartilage and more.
- White Britons do not perceive sweets.
- A preventive examination by a veterinarian should be carried out regularly.
British food
The main problem when choosing food for a cat of this breed is a tendency to be overweight. In principle, their appetite is moderate, but sometimes cats can overeat. For example, if the owner himself gives a large amount of food. As mentioned above, a distinctive feature of this breed is that its representatives are phlegmatic. Therefore, the owner must choose the right food, carefully monitor the serving size. If possible, create a menu. There are 2 ways to feed a Briton:
- Dry food. For a day, a cat should not be given more than 70 grams of food, this is about 300 kilocalories. It must be ensured that it is balanced: fats, carbohydrates and proteins are in the right ratio. Premium feeds are best.
- Feeding with natural products. Ideal for nutrition, scalded with boiling water, lean meat of turkey, chicken, beef or rabbit meat. You can diversify the diet by-products, but they must be cooked. Once a week, arrange your pet a fishing day. But seafood should not be abused, since an excess of them in the diet can lead to the development of urolithiasis. Digestion helps water-cooked porridge: buckwheat, oatmeal, rice. But in most cases, aristocrats refuse it.
Improper nutrition can harm the Briton. Owners should not feed pussies from the general table. And completely excluded from the diet should be: sweets, smoked fish with bones, pork, chicken bones, butter.
Water. Clean water should be available at all times. This is especially important if dry feeds are used.
The health of your pet depends on a balanced, properly selected nutrition. The diet affects the condition of the teeth and hair, cardiovascular and digestive systems. In addition to the daily diet, you can add sprouted weed to pamper your Brit. Parsley, oats, catnip and others are well suited for this.
British knitting
To make you happy with the white blue-eyed British, you must responsibly approach the choice of a partner. Pay attention to external data and do not forget to look at the veterinary documentation to avoid possible infection.
It should be remembered about the age, you can not happen to cats under one year of age. Otherwise, the offspring will be sick, kittens may be lost.
If you want to make a white long-haired Briton, then mating should be done only with white cats. And remember: the lady goes to mate to the gentleman, and not vice versa.
If you want to make yourself an affectionate and calm friend, with aristocratic manners, British kittens are ideal. Strong immunity, calm disposition and ease of care allow keeping such animals not only to experienced breeders, but also to lovers.