Shorthair cats. Rex. /  

The fur of cats in this group is not as beautiful as a long-haired, yet they belong to an interesting and enjoyable pet. Among the hairless cats, there are no fewer species, variety and contrast of the colors are completely offset the "modesty" of hair. They are hardy, undemanding, does not require such care compared with long-haired. Smooth cats are different and the structure of the skull - it's not as round, but the body, legs and tail are longer than their long-haired counterparts. Most species of this group of European origin, but there are also those who came from Africa and Asia. The most popular breeds are: Abyssinian, Burmese, Russian Blue, black haired, white haired, blue, Dutch, Siamese and Manx.

 

cat with an elongated, graceful body. The backbone of the average. The tail is rather long, tapering to an end. Feet high. Feet are narrow, oval. Head short, conical, flat skull, forehead and nose straight, at the base of the nose forms an angle. Ears large, pointed, set well apart. The skin of the ears is thin and transparent. Under his mustache expressed swelling.

 

fur is short, dense, very soft, silky, is beaver. Fur with a silvery overflow, is very different from other kinds of fur. In appearance and texture of wool and is the main peculiarity of this breed. On the inner side of the ear hair is almost there. Blue, clean, and even in adults - no shades and design. Medium-blue color is valued higher. Eyes wide apart, almond-shaped, bright green. Vices are white spots, drawing on the wool, heavy body, square head, "Siamese" type of addition.

 

The tone and drawing as much as possible dark red. Drawing the same as that of the previous species, clear, not fade into the background. Eyes hazel or orange.

 

The tone even, warm brown or beige. Picture as the previous two species, but it a deep black color, white hairs are not allowed, from the figure you want clarity. Eyes orange, dark yellow or green.

 

The tone and the tone of the picture - like a striped cat (silver, red, or silky, see above). The brighter and sharper image, the better. Drawing up of many elements of the spine to the abdomen are narrow vertical strips, rings on his chest, collar-like, on the front foot tigrivost; on the tail of uniform rings (colored tip.)

 

Eye color - like a striped cat, respectively, the tone color.

 

Color is made up of three basic colors (black, red and cream), separated by white. A small white spot may be on the chin, preferably a white spot on his forehead. Eyes orange, copper or hazel.

 Siamese cat, seal point  

Siamese cats are distinguished elegance and flexibility of addition, elongation of lines. They are of medium size, long body, hind legs slightly longer than the front. The head is also a long, good proportions, excellent straight lines form a transition to a soft muzzle. The ears are large, straight-set, broad at the base, set wide apart. Strong chin, the nose is long. The neck is long and soft. The feet are small, oval. The tail is long, straight, tapering to the tip (a small knot at the end of the tail is undesirable, but let's say). As you can see, the word "long" describes almost all the body parts of Siamese cats. Proportionality is also very important addition to the overall impression. Eyes almond shaped, well-placed (in relation to the nose placed obliquely) should not be a tendency to squint. Form and supplied all the common eye of Siamese cats. The coat is short, soft, shiny and tight.

 

All Siamese cats - akromelanisty: they are born blond; only later darker muzzle, ears, legs and tail. Color Corps in seal-point cream darkening to the back to light brown. "The Mask", ears, feet, tail deep black-brown. Full "mask" on the face is connected to the ears of bands (this is not the young). His eyes are bright, luminous, deep blue. Disadvantages: white feet, greenish eyes.

 Siamese cat, blue point  

snow-white body color on the back goes into the blue, the same tone that marks, but lighter. The markings are as in previous species, but monochromatic blue. The ears should not be darker than the other markings. Eyes bright, vibrant, glowing blue.

 Siamese cat, CHOCOLATE-POINT  

Case ivory, if with a touch, the shade should be the same color as the markings. Last color of coffee with milk, plain. Eye color - as in previous species.

 

color of fur from animals of this breed is very similar to the color of a wild rabbit. The coat is soft, silky, short, with a brilliant hue. The elegant structure of the body, slightly slanting eyes, large ears distinguish it from other breeds in this group. Double or triple the guard hair color (red-brown with the addition of black or brown hues) is preferred over solid colors of each hair. In addition to the longitudinal dark line along the ridge, on the background color of the main bands and rings are not allowed. The color of the abdomen and the inner parts of the extremities in the Abyssinian cat should match the main color. The eyes of birds of this species are large, luminous, expressive, amber or green. Paw pads black.

 

Abyssinian cats are usually endowed with a balanced, accommodating character, they quickly give in to training, but more freedom than other cat breeds, and not like a long stay in the premises.

 

Cats of this breed are painted as well as long-haired: white hair, no color stains, marks. The coat is short, lying close to the body and shiny. Blue eyes.

 

and thick black hair and a complete absence of a yellowish hue - the most important advantage of this breed. Like other animals with black fur, this breed of cats sometimes there are individuals with individual white stripes or markings on the scalp. The latter is considered a marriage, and is decorated with strips of these animals. His eyes were black hairless cats should be bright orange or amber.

 

Smooth Blue cat. The fur animals of this breed is short, soft, pleasant grayish blue. Among them is a very beautiful variety - a Russian Blue cat. Her body is elongated, and elongated head shape ("snake"). For other varieties of this breed is desirable round head.

 

In cats, this breed is not the tail, hind legs are long, strong claws small. The fur can be painted in white, brown or silver color. Animals with brown and silver color fur - striped. In cats, the white color of the eyes should be blue, brown - gold, silver green. The back is arched.