"Plush" cat: breed, photo and name, description

2024 Author: Priscilla Miln | [email protected]. Last modified: 2023-12-16 00:21

Pet lovers often prefer affectionate and cute cats. Special attention deserved "plush" breeds of cats, whose representatives outwardly resemble soft toys. If you are also faced with the question of establishing such an animal, you should figure out which breeds you will have to consider in search of your four-legged friend.

British Shorthair

This cat breed is quite popular right now. They brought it to England in the 19th century, crossing the Persian and English domestic. When the "plush" British cats began to be shown at exhibitions, they were recognized as the best. The aristocratic public spoiled these cats with their attention. And later the breed began to be in demand in other countries.

Today, cats with "plush" coats of the British Shorthair breed are so common that they can be found in almost every home.

Description and nature of the breed

The standards of this variety of cats include the followingsigns:

• the head is large, round, the skull is flat, with wide cheekbones and drooping cheeks;
• neck short, with skin fold around;
• nose of medium length, wide, at the point of transition to the forehead forms a depression;
• chin strong;
• medium sized ears, rounded tips, low rise;
• eyes are large and round, set wide apart, have a rich color - bright orange, blue or green;
• body of medium size or large, massive;
• back is even, smooth, chest is wide, weight from 4 to 6 kg;
• legs are dense, muscular, short;
• tail is short, thickened at the base and tapering towards the tip;
• wool is thick, dense, short, reminiscent of plush, the same length, there is an undercoat, the color may be different.

The character of the British cat is complex. She is balanced, not too active, prefers a measured life. With age, it becomes even more sedate. The British are not very attached to the owner, they shun strangers. It is important for them to have their own space, they can hide in a secluded corner to be alone. Caring for a cat does not take much time, it is enough to brush her hair weekly.

Exotic breed

These cats are loved by many for their good looks, friendly nature and activity. Outwardly, Exotics look like charming toys: big eyes with a surprised expression, a flattened nose and plush fur.

The first representatives of the breedappeared in the 50s of the XX century as a result of an unsuccessful experiment on crossing the Persian with the American Shorthair. The breeders set a goal to change the color and weight the backbone. As a result, the result turned out to be completely different from what was expected, but the breeders were pleased with the new species, and it was decided to continue breeding such cats.

This is how the breed of exotic shorthair appeared, repeating the parameters of the Persian cat by its standards, but differing in unusual wool.

Description of "plush" cats of exotic breed

The appearance of the representatives of this breed is simply unique, and it will simply not work to confuse them with any others. Animals are distinguished by a strong physique and rounded body shapes. The eyes of exotics are round and large, set wide apart. Wool is thick, plush.

Appearance description:

• large-sized skull, wide, massive head, short, strong neck, short, neat nose, full cheeks, strong chin and jaws;
• ears are small, set wide apart, with rounded tips;
• the eyes are large, round and expressive, it is for the expression of the eyes that such a parameter of the breed as "sweet expression of the muzzle" is noted;
• body stocky, muscular, broad chest;
• paws are short, strong, tufts of wool between the toes;
• The tail is short, fluffy, the tip is rounded.

The wool of exotic cats looks like plush. Her lengthmedium, color can be anything except light beige and cinnamon.

By nature, exotics are friendly and accommodating with any family members. However, they need time to get used to new people or animals. Once in the family, the cat will first observe the behavior of its owners. Looking closely, he will choose for himself the main person to whom he will be devoted like a dog, with everyone else he will be simply friendly.

Scottish Fold, or Scottish Fold

"Plush" Scottish Fold cats are incredibly popular due to their appearance. Such a cat resembles an owl cub - ears are almost invisible on its round muzzle, and its eyes are large and round.

The breed originated in Scotland. In 1961, William Ross bought a cat and named her Susie. It was from her that the breed originated after several crossings. The first representatives of the Scots were not very attractive, but after crossing with the British smooth-haired cat, it acquired unique features, and the breed was recognized as independent.

However, the further path to recognition turned out to be very difficult. In 1971, thanks to research, they learned that the gene responsible for the shape of the ears often leads to deafness in animals. Genetics banned the breed. But photos of "plush" cats have already spread around the world and won the hearts of cat lovers. Therefore, they began to look for ways to fix the problem, and as a result, a solution was found: the mating of two Scottish folds was prohibited, they are crossed with straights.

Breed standards:

• bodymedium in size, stocky, with dense bones and voluminous chest, broad back, cat weight - 4-7 kg;
• neck short, massive, tail of medium length, tapering to the tip;
• head round;
• paws are not long, muscular, thick, very similar to the legs of plush toys;
• eyes are big, round, yellow or green;
• nose short;
• ears are small, folded over the shell, set wide, turned forward;
• wool is short and dense, resembling plush, its color can be different.

Scottish Fold Character

According to their liking, cats of this breed are docile and unflappable. They cannot be called mischievous and mobile, they are rather intellectuals who do not allow themselves to hang on curtains or rush around the apartment. It is more pleasant for them to soak up on the couch near the owner, but excessive caresses are useless.

Scottish Fold like people who respect personal space. Although outwardly the cat looks indifferent, in fact it is devoted, it simply does not show its feelings. This is almost the calmest cat breed in the whole world. Scottish folds do not show aggression, do not fall into conflicts, rarely meow. These cats love to take interesting poses - extend their paws, stand in a column like meerkats, sleep on their backs.

One of the characteristics of the breed is the inability to jump from a height, so Scottish folds try to stay in the lower part of the room.

"Plush" cats of the Scottish Fold breed are very friendly, attached tomembers of the human family where they live. They are ideal four-legged friends for children, you can play with them, but you should not offend them, these cats have a vulnerable psyche.

Scottish folds have a developed intellect, they are well trained in commands and tricks, but they strive to do only what they are interested in. Their unwillingness to go along with someone is often interpreted as laziness.

Caring for a cat of this breed involves combing the fur once a week, but you should not do it with a slicker.

Cornish Rex

This breed of "plush" cats (pictured below) appeared in the 50s of the XX century, when a strange kitten with "plush" hair was born in cat litter on an English farm. They called him Kalibunker. The owner of the cat decided to take him for castration, but the veterinarian saw in the pet the future founder of a new breed. Nina Ennismore, the owner of the cat, became responsible for the development of this breed and coined its name, the Cornish Rex.

The breed was on the verge of extinction several times until it was finally registered by the felinological organization in 1983.

Description

Representatives of the Cornish look sophisticated and gentle, but behind this appearance lies a rather robust animal. Curly hair, strong bones and strong muscles, sharp claws and teeth - that's what distinguishes these cats.

Breed standards:

• Egg or triangular head, wedge-shaped muzzle, noseRoman style, high cheekbones, well defined.
• The ears are wide at the base, cone-shaped, set wide apart. The tips are rounded.
• Eyes slanting, wide apart.
• The neck is long, graceful.
• The body is strong and mobile, the torso is slender, the stomach is taut, the waist is noticeable.
• The tail is long, mobile.
• The limbs are thin-boned, muscular, long fingers on the paws.
• Soft and silky coat - the dignity of the breed. It has a snug fit to the body, lies in even waves, curly.
• Color can be different, including Siamese (in this case the cat is called a Sea Rex).

Character

This "plush" Cornish Rex cat is really unique not only in appearance, but also in character. Representatives of the breed are considered very active and playful. Lying on the couch is definitely not for them. Cornish are inquisitive and mobile, constantly exploring the room. Any item is regarded as a toy, so the owner of the animal should take care of the safety of valuable and fragile things. Cornish Rexes love chasing and other outdoor games.

Here are the main breeds of "plush" cats, known and popular all over the world.