Cats are beautiful and charming creatures by nature. Even at a certain age, cats remain affable and youthful in appearance, showing the world that the feline species is always wonderful.
However, in this article we decided to highlight five breeds of exotic cats, so that you will be surprised by the different specimens selected by the team of Animal Expert.
- Read on to discover the 5 breeds of exotic cats: the sphynx cat.
- The scottish fold.
- The Ukrainian levkoy.
- The savannah and the carey cat.
The cat sphynx, also known as egyptian cat, appeared in the late 1970s. It is a cat that has become very famous for its apparent lack of hair.
These cats are usually very sociable and kind to guardians. They are very affectionate but also a little dependent. What you probably don’t know is that these cats have recessive hair genes. Their bodies are covered by a thin layer of hair, although at first glance they do not appear to have hair. Therefore, contrary to what many people think, these animals are not suitable for allergy sufferers.
The heads of these kittens are small compared to their bodies. The ears stand out, which are very large. Another typical feature of these felines are deep eyes and an almost fascinating look, considered mystical by many people.
It is a cat that needs a comfortable bed and pleasant temperatures indoors, especially in winter, since it has very sensitive skin.
The Scottish Fold breed is, as the name suggests, originating in Scotland, although its ancestors are originally from Susie, a Swedish cat that crossed a British Shorthair, which may explain some of the similarities of these breeds as the ears. Small appearance, hunched, round and robust.
The morphology and appearance of these cats often resembles a stuffed animal. The peaceful appearance of these cats is accompanied by a friendly and peaceful personality, making them ideal companions for children. In addition, it is a very tolerant animal compared to other animals, regardless of species.
Recently, the British Veterinary Association asked that cats of this breed no longer reproduce due to their serious health problems. This species has a genetic mutation that affects the cartilage and, as a result, its ears fold and look like an owl. This genetic mutation turns out to be an incurable disease, similar to arthritis and very painful for the animal. Some defenders of this race have claimed that if they crossed paths with the British Shorthair or the American Shorthair, they would not have these problems. However, the Association of British Veterinarians said this was not true, as all cats with the appearance of curved ears have the genetic mutation.
A raça deste gato teve origem na Ucrânia muito recentemente. O primeiro exemplar desta raça nasceu em janeiro de 2014, fruto do cruzamento de um sphynx com um scotish fold, a raça de que falamos anteriormente.
Its physical characteristics include inward bent ears, angular shape of the face and sexual dimorphism. Males reach considerably larger sizes than females.
He’s a smart, sociable, family cat. It’s not common in the world because breeders are still developing it.
This breed could be defined as the exotic cat par excellence. It is a cat of the African serval cross (wild cats native to Africa that live in the savannahs).
You can see its typical large ears, long legs and leopard fur
Some of these cats are very intelligent and curious, learn different tricks and enjoy the company of tutors. However, these cats, being hybrid (result of a cross with a wild animal), retain many of the characteristics and behavioral needs of their ancestors. The abandonment rate of these animals is high, especially when they reach sexual maturity, as they can become aggressive. These cats have already been banned in countries like Australia due to their negative effect on native wildlife.
The carey cat is not a definite breed. On the contrary, this cat stands out and is distinguished by the thousand brown colors attributed to it by its ancestors. We decided to include this carey cat as a final grade to emphasize that mixed cats or bastards are less likely to develop diseases and are also or more beautiful than any purebred cat.
We’re done with the Carey cat story
Legend has it that centuries ago, the Sun begged the Moon to cover it for a while because it wanted an alibi to leave the sky and be free.
The moon, lazy, accepted and, on June 1, when the sun shone more intensely, it approached him and gradually covered and made his wish. The sun, which had been observing the earth for millions of years, had no doubts and to feel totally free and go unnoticed, became a more discreet, fast and charming being: a black cat.
After a while, the moon got tired and, unannounced to the sun, slowly drove away. When the sun realized, it ran to the sky and so fast that it had to leave the earth, left some of it: hundreds of sun rays that got trapped in the black cat turning it into a layer of yellow and orange tones.
They say that in addition to their solar origin, these cats have magical properties and bring luck and positive energy to those who adopt them.
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