As is known, the American felinologists are trendsetters for the type, breed characteristics and temperament of many breeds of cats such as Persians, Siamese, Devon and Cornish Rex, Maine Coon, Exotic Shorthair, Ragdoll, and many others including even the domestic breed - the Russian Blue. However, the tireless energy, interest and love for creativity do not give the Americans staying there. They are constantly experimenting with the available breeding material, inventing ever new breed that was originally given to the characteristics, or simply relying on luck.

 

Enthusiasts-felinologists, many of whom are professional breeders, overcome tremendous difficulties to obtain registration and participation in the show for a beloved and wards of the new breeds of cats. In this article we will rock cats, the birthplace of which - the United States. Some of them created under the influence of the environment themselves and others - through the hard work of many, many breeders. We concentrate on the breeding group, which arose on the basis of the U.S. dikozhivuschih cats, by pouring them blood purebred producers. Some of these species are extremely popular in the U.S., on the other are just beginning to learn amateurs and professionals. In our country, these little-known breed of cats. Maybe some of them the reader will learn the first time today.

However, perhaps our breeders interested in any of the species, which will be discussed, but someone might dedicate his life.

 

Thus, we present the following breeds: American Shorthair, American-haired, Bombay, snow noise (snow-shoe), American Curl (American with colored ears), a California spangled (California carnival) and the exotic shorthair. We discuss in detail the history of origin, breed characteristics, temperament and health of these wonderful breeds of cats.

 

American Shorthair.

 
American Shorthair - native breed to the United States, there appeared a few centuries ago - apparently, was imported by pilgrims. Despite this, it was not recognized until the early 1900's. This cat can be found on farms, ranches, barns or houses around, where she implemented a "sanitary control", fighting tirelessly against rodents and becoming a stable, strong, healthy breed. In 1900 and 1901 was registered the first short-haired cat. But in fact it was a cat breed British Shorthair named Belli, red merle. Then, in 1904, was registered cat named Buster Brown, black smoke color, which became the official founder of the breed. Was developed by a clear program of breeding American Shorthair to stabilize it as a species distinct from its European ancestors. Progress was evident by 1930, and in 1950 the CFA has published a book manufacturers domestic shorthair, which included 50 animals. Until 1966 the breed was known by that name until 1985, and the cat phenotype (appearance) correspond to the standard American shorthair, were registered in CFA as domestic shorthair. Currently, this breed is stabilized, and involved in breeding purebred producers only. The crown of toil fanatics of this breed has become a luxury cat color brown classic tabby, who received in 1996, the highest title CFA - «Cat of the Year". The second in this breed became the 12th best cat brown tabby CFA color.

 

Breed.

 

In the CFA adopted almost all the possible colors of the cats of this breed: black, white, blue, red, cream, chinchilla, silver sheyded, shell cameo, cameo sheyded, smoky and bi-colors, partikolor, Tabby (classic, mackerel and ; patched, including a cameo-tabby). Not yet taken chocolate, lavender and Himalayan colors. Color of eyes and paw pads and nose lobe may vary, depending on coat color cat. American Shorthair - a surprisingly powerful, strong and sturdy cat, as evidenced by its appearance. This cat's medium or large size, with a pronounced sexual type, ie, males are much larger, more powerful and heavier than females. Very interesting description of the standard CFA regulations limiting the cat. Limiting the height of a cat is equal to distance her from the floor to the withers, that is the maximum size is limited. Its length is the distance from the sternum to the most convex point of the buttocks. American Shorthair has extended format and can be visually divided into three parts: from the sternum to the elbow, from elbow to the front surface of the rear legs and the front surface of the rear legs to the back of the buttocks. The tail is long, equal in length to the distance from the withers to its base. Cats of this breed should have a large elongated head, that is, when viewed from the front head should be long rather than wide. Cheeks full, the forehead somewhat truncated, not bulge between the ears. Medium-sized ears are fixed on the ends and put on a good distance away from each other. Large open eyes are somewhat obliquely relative to the nose, so that the outer corner of the eye is slightly higher inland. The nose is medium in length with a slight slope at the junction with the forehead. The American Shorthair strong square muzzle with strong jaws and long, firm chin. This breed has a hard core of strong, well muscled, broad chest and powerful legs. The back is broad, powerful, somewhat oblique at the site of the tail. The legs are strong, medium length, with strong muscles. American Shorthair has a round, solid, compressed into a ball and full legs, thick tail with a blunt end. Characterized by thick, dense, short coat.

 

Requirements for show animals.

 

A cat may be disqualified for any changes in appearance, which may indicate hybridization, such as long or fluffy coat, pronounced stop, bulging eyes and protruding nose. Abnormal tail, incorrect number of toes, undershot or overshot, obesity or malnutrition, inappropriate behavior can lead to disqualification. Penalized for being too American Shorthair rude body and short tail.

 

Maintenance and care.

 

American Shorthair owners should encourage their pets to employment "physical exercise", as these cats are very lazy and have a tendency to obesity. Short dense coat needs combing brushing, especially during the moult (usually spring). Typically, these cats love to eat, showing the absorption of food amazing greed and preferring to do it in the distance, hiding in a secluded place. In the U.S., in large nurseries American Shorthair often contain outdoors in specially designed enclosures, climate permitting. Most of the time in this case, an American Shorthair spends in the contemplation of the world, comfortably sprawled on the rug ... Features of behavior. American Shorthair adapts perfectly to any living conditions and environment (people, animals, birds, etc.). It is a very intelligent and obedient, easy to nurture. It likes to pomurlykat, clinging to the owner, has a gentle voice. In everyday life are very clean and intelligent. Has a tendency to be independent and is an excellent guard - smart, fast, tireless. Possible medical problems. American Shorthair - very strong and healthy breed, have consolidated their genetic basis in the struggle for survival.

 
The first cat of this breed was born on 5/3/66 in the attic of a barn in New York. The unusual hair kittens born to two American Shorthair parents, Bootsy, and Fluffy was seen as a spontaneous mutation. Joan O'Shea, a professional breeder of cats, I bought this curly-haired kitten and named it «Council Rock Farm Adams of Hi-Fi». The hostess immediately decided that this kitten will be the founder of a new breed of cats, and began his difficult bridding-program to obtain it. Mutation was identified poludominantnoy that manifests itself only in a specific wool. Breeding wirehaired wirehaired not provided with success, thus haired offspring depended on that one parent was a good type of wool.

So far, it is difficult to get cats of this breed desired type of wool. American-haired now is of a small rock at the difficulties of its reception. In 1992, the U.S. had only 400 registered cats of this breed.

 

Breed.

 

In the CFA, that all colors are approved for the American Shorthair. Cats of this breed can have any color or design, eliminating the resulting hybridization, such as chocolate, lavender, the Himalayan, or a combination with white. Coarse, curly hair - a unique feature of this breed. This is easily understood by touching the whiskers, hair on the face or ears. Each hair is individually hook or curl - tough as wire. Preferably coat is thick, dense, full of life, with a strong curl. American-haired head is round with prominent cheekbones, well, "well developed" facial features and strong chin. The nose is slightly bent inwards. Eyes - clean, large, widely spaced. Of the eyes slightly slanting to the highest point at their outer corners. The body is medium to large size on the strong, muscular legs. The ears are rounded at the ends, the tail is thick, with a blunt end.

 

Requirements for show animals.

 

Cats of this breed is disqualified for incorrect coat, any deformation of the tail, incorrect number of toes, and any color, indicative of its receipt by hybridization. Fined cat with a fluffy long hair or pronounced stop. None of the representatives of this breed do not get to the "Top 25 Cats CFA», although there are already winners in this breed regions. In 1996 he became the best of breed cat color brown-patched tabby-GC, RW Proceed Miracolous Wire, second - male brown-colored tabby GC Cactuscats Stiff Stuff.

 

Maintenance and care.

 

The unusual structure of wool wire-haired American requires special care for her. This absolutely can not comb your hair or a comb or brush, as it tends to fall out beds. Owners must strictly adhere to the rules of grooming to obereganie it from fractures and bald patches, right, 1 time in three weeks, washing and proper nutrition.

 

The characteristic behavior.

 

American-haired - a very independent and reserved emotional displays in the cat. Quickly adapted to children and animals in the house. Usually not in the habit of meowing, just hums when eating food.

 

Possible medical problems.

 

While no known specific to this breed disease. The main problem is easily damaged, prone to hair loss.

 
Start breeding of this species with previously established manner, "minipantery" was laid in 1958 by Mikki Horner. The result of interbreeding with burmezov sable color black American Shorthair has surpassed all expectations. In 1976, after 20 years of hard work of breeding blue-black, with shiny hair, oranzhevoglazaya "minipantera" was registered in CFA.

 

Breed.

 

Bombay - absolutely anthracite-black cat, including the nose and paw pads. Wool unusually short, lying close to the body, so lively and brilliant, that gives the impression of patent leather. The Americans described the way this cat since: lacquered leather kid with eyes in the form of new pennies (pennies or cents - copper-colored coin). So, Bombay - medium-sized cat with a deep shimmering black hair and gold or copper eyes. Head - round, without ridges or angles, with a strong, strong chin. Medium-sized ears are wide and some are sitting bent forward. Characterized by a nose with a pronounced break (stop), which, however, should not look snub.

 

Requirements for show animals.

 

Bombay may be disqualified if the marks or blemishes, or if the nose and paw pads other than black, color. Green eyes are unacceptable or excessively pronounced stop, leading to difficulty breathing or wheezing. Cats of this breed must have a correct bite and the correct number of fingers. Any defects in the tail are disqualifying fault. Fined excessively rough, heavy animals and having weak muscles. In general, Bombay - this is the cat, whose evaluation on show at the 55% depends on color and quality of wool. The best first and second representative of the breed in 1996 became the cat GC, RW Ratatat's Night After Nite and Cat GC, RW Tangyi's H. M. Mistress of the Night.

 

Maintenance and care.

 

Bombay needs frequent washing to keep hair shiny in clean condition. He shed at the age of 1 year, when brown, downy coat should be combed with a brush. After a while, a totally "stripped" the animal acquires a new hair. Peculiarities of behavior. Bombay - a very gentle and loving cat. They like to eat tasty and dense. Usually well apply to all family members remaining, however, unfriendly to children.

 

Possible medical problems.

 

Bombay may have different genetically determined heart disease, spinal canal and the skull, or be their bearers. Deformation of the skull are many bloodlines. Often encountered difficulty in nasal breathing, due to extremely severe for this species stop.

 
Snow shu - a cat with Siamese markings, reminiscent of an elegant white shoes. The breed was founded some 30 years ago Mrs. Dorothy Hinds-Dougherty in the nursery Kensing. Its unusual color breed gained by crossing Siamese color and classic American Shorthair superimpozantnyh bicolor (bicolor) color. Given that the bicolour is dominant, and Siamese - recessive, the first generation of hybrids has been bi-color. Hybrids when crossed with each other were the first to obtain a new breed of cat. After creating a noise like rocks Snow Mrs. Hinds-Dougherty gave it to Vikki Olander. It was written standard and a new breed registered in TICA, ACA, and ACFA.

 

Breed.

 

Snow shu - a cat of medium to large size, which inherited power from the American Shorthair and Oriental grace of a Siamese. This is a well-balanced harmonious, animal well-muscled. Snow shu forces have color or blyupoynt with white markings. The perfect color - a short white triangle in the form of the letter V on the face, nose, and a spectacular nose. White markings can be spread across his chin on his chest in the form of a white line. The same pure white to be "shoe" on the front and hind legs. The head is shaped snowpark noise of an equilateral triangle, it is not as long as the Siamese ancestors. The eyes should be blue, bright and sparkling, large, oval. The ears are large and broad at the base. The body is medium in size and not too strong bone and well muscled. The coat is short, shiny, firm, slightly coarse to the touch.

 

Requirements for show animals.

 

disqualified cats with any eye color, blue thunder, long hair, light or dark markings in areas not covered by the standard, lack or excess of white markings in the ground (on the face and legs). White should not be present in other parts of the body (including the tail, ears, etc.). In the CFA breed has not yet been registered.

 

Maintenance and care.

 

Snow shu has a short, easy-care wool. As swimmers, these cats are happy to take baths.

 

features.

 

Snow shu love people.                                                             Â