There is no person who would be indifferent to little kittens. After all, they cause emotion, even when they play pranks and mess out. There are many breeds of cats that, even in adulthood, remain the size of an ordinary kitten, they are called dwarf. And what are they? Now we find out.
Description
Dwarf cats come in several different breeds. For example, the most popular cat of small sizes is Napoleon. An adult reaches the size of a month and a half regular, familiar kitten. Fur is most often gray-striped color, but there are other, darker and lighter variations. Such cats are fluffy and have short paws.
Small breeds are known to the world relatively recently, but such cats have already gained universal love, for example, munchkin or dachshund (yes, this applies not only to dogs), Minsk and many others. These species were obtained by crossbreeding and long selection.
The main part of the breeds is the product of the crossing of manchkin and other common ones. Now let's look at an example. The Napoleon breed was obtained by crossing munchkin and the Persians. There were other species. For example, the Minsk cat mini-cat was the result of a cross between a munchkin and a sphinx, and then a compound with a burmese. This breed has short legs and looks like a sphinx.
However, not all purrs appear by crossing small and ordinary breeds, the exception is the Singapore cat. She appeared in the city under the same name, and quite naturally - by crossing domestic animals.
The choice is great
Among dwarf breeds, it is quite easy to find a beast to your liking, Singapore and Minsk are suitable for those who do not like fluffy cats. Others, on the contrary, like fluffy animals. Cats that meet these criteria are Napoleon. If at all you want an unusual beast, dwarf rex and boredom are suitable, they have non-standard curly hair. Small cats are unusual and the owners like because they always remain “kittens”. So, the most popular dwarf cat breeds are listed below.
Napoleon
It is known that the Emperor Napoleon was not tall, and was also afraid of cats. For the sake of breeders of this breed, for fun, they decided to name their brainchild by his name.
Jim Smith in the ninety-third year wanted to create a breed reminiscent of the Persian and Manchkina. He crossed a Persian cat with long hair and a manchkin with short legs. The result is a breed with short legs, round cheeks and large, expressive eyes. A flat nose was not transmitted, and therefore Napoleon does not sniff. Dwarf cats of this breed have plush hair, and it can be both long and short. The color is presented in all its diversity and can be any.
These cats are distinguished by excellent health, which is not always characteristic of representatives of artificially bred breeds. Representatives of this breed do not actually get sick, although there is a risk that a disease such as polycystic kidney disease can be transmitted from the Persians . It is important to examine the medical records of parents before having such a pet. The character of this breed is flexible. Napoleon is very devoted to his master, and is also distinguished by patience and non-aggression.
Munchkin
Dwarf cats munchkin are strong, muscular animals with one characteristic sign - short, like a dachshund, paws. When munchkin moves, he vaguely resembles a ferret.
When it becomes necessary to look around, Munchkin steadily sits on his hips, and uses the tail as a lever to maintain balance and improve coordination. In this position, the animal can be for a long time, hanging short legs along the body, thus resembling a kangaroo. For this, the Germans gave cats such a nickname - "kangaroo cat." A distinctive feature of such a purr is the inability to jump high.
These animals are very affectionate, sociable and contact. Domestic cats are small and very attached to the owners, one might even say, dog-like loyal to them. They are non-aggressive and non-aggressive, do not mind playing with representatives of other breeds and species of animals, as well as with children.
The Munchkins perfectly tolerate travel and moving and are ideal for those who often have to move or travel on business, as well as lovers of travel with animals.
The short legs of this breed are a mutation, and in connection with this, health problems can arise.
This animal is endowed with a small, triangular-shaped head, it has large and open eyes, large, highly located ears, a rounded body with well-developed muscles. The tail is of medium length, the coat is loose and does not depend on the time of year; these are not very fluffy animals. Cats of this breed have short limbs and normal other skeleton bones. As you understand, this property appeared during the mutation.
Wool is short and long and of different colors. In animals with short hair, acromelanic marks (variants of the Siamese color) —colourpoints, minks, and also patterned colors of different types — are more common.
Longhair individuals are less common, but more often have beautiful smoky, silver, two-tone colors.
Singapore
Singapore is an amazing breed. These are dwarf cats, the photo of which is presented in the article, of natural origin. The breed was formed by the efforts of American experts, but has an eastern origin.
Cats of this breed have an unusual appearance and a very good character. Such an animal surprises with its enthusiasm and grace. They have only one variety of color - “sepia agouti”. This is a golden cream background and a dark brown ticking on the tail, along the back and on the head. The eyes of the kitties are huge and very expressive, which everyone immediately draws attention to, they cannot leave indifferent. They don’t have an undercoat, and the coat itself is short and has a silky texture, so stroking such a cat is a pleasure. Singapore is the smallest cat, you can see the photo below. The weight of such a mullet is about 2 kg. Cats weigh one kilogram more.
Fun lover
Such a cat is tireless in games, she is ready to jump for a long time. Very loyal to the owner and walks on his heels. She has absolutely no aggression and accepts all manifestations of love of the hosts with gratitude. Singaporeans are quite smart and will not bother if the owners have no mood for games and entertainment. However, as soon as the opportunity arises, they are able to spend a lot of time in games with people, children and other animals. Other oriental cats are chatty, but not Singaporeans - they “speak” little, and their voice is gentle and quiet. This cat is the best pet in a family where there are children, because it is completely non-malignant and loves to play.
Despite the alleged fragility of these animals, they are full of energy, their size does not affect the state of health. They are perky and full of ideas. Dwarf cats of this breed develop longer than other representatives of the eastern group. Little kittens in the litter, usually no more than three or four. At the age of four months, babies become ready to leave their mother.
Singapore is perhaps one of the rarest breeds in Russia, there are very few nurseries involved in breeding these cats. And in other countries they are an order of magnitude smaller than other species. Singapore kitty is an ideal pet for those who like active games with animals and appreciate their pleasant disposition, quiet voice and unobtrusiveness.
Minskin
Minsk dwarf cats are also one of the most rare breeds. These are short-haired purrs, the color of which is very diverse. The wide-set eyes of the cats are large and very expressive. Paws stand high, medium sized ears. The tail is fully proportional to the length of the whole body. The coat has a silky texture reminiscent of satin or cashmere, but if you bathe such a cat without using special shampoo, then it loses these effects.
Character
Minsk people as a whole are very curious animals of a good disposition, moreover, they are very smart and quick-witted. They are resourceful and confident, as well as very welcoming. Such cats feel very good in a new place and are well oriented. They also get along with other animals in the house, whether it be a cat of a different breed or a dog. Minsk is a cat that does not get bored, but owners are not recommended to be absent for a long time. Despite their restraint and tact, they still do not like loneliness and are unable to endure it for a long time, preferring frequent communication.
The mini-cat Minskskin is distinguished by excellent health and good appetite, unpretentiousness in food. And also they are very clean. The downside of the breed is that combining the two mutations can lead to some diseases.
Advice
When choosing a dwarf cat, you should pay attention to many details. It is better to study in detail the characteristics of the breed and compare them with the conditions in which the animal will be kept. For example, how much the cat gets along with children, how it will perceive the absence of owners or frequent moving, what hereditary diseases it may develop and how to treat them. Dwarf breeds of cats are diverse, so based on the needs and characteristics of each of their representatives, you can find yourself the most suitable animal. However, it is important to remember that any thoroughbred pet needs special care, this applies both to hygiene and nutrition. It is also necessary to often show her to the veterinarian to prevent the development of diseases, only then the cat will be completely healthy, which means that she will always be in a good mood.
Conclusion
As you know, dwarf cats are very funny companions. They bring emotion and joy to the house. If you like these animals, then be sure to get yourself such a pet.