Brindle cats. Toyger, sokoke, tabby - breed description

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Miniature tiger cubs and leopards have been living next to humans for many centuries. Unusual brindle cats attract attention at specialized exhibitions. The structure of the body resembles a predatory relative living in the wild.

Origin of brindle cat breeds

The cat family belongs to the group of mammals from the carnivorous order, they live all over the world. The domestication and artificial breeding of new breeds pleases with the presence at home of a pet of an unusual color. A prerequisite is dark stripes and spots, reminiscent of the coloring of a tiger, leopard or jaguar. Color - from yellow and sandy to dark brown. The structure of the body resembles predatory species of wild cats - a long tail, small paws, a head with a wide nose and a thin elongated body with a powerful neck. Tiger in miniature.

Purebred breeds of brindle cats are bred only in official catteries. On average, an adult weighs between 6 and 9 kg.

By the way, our domestic Siberian cat with thick fur that hides the true pattern has the mostdirectly related to the tiger. The weight of an adult pet reaches 12 kg. Very loyal to her master.

Asian tabby

Tiger pattern is found among both shorthair and longhair felines.

The Asian tabby cat is an animal with an exotic tiger color. The coat color can reach gray and silvery shades, not at all reminiscent of a predatory fellow. The formation of the color of kittens can take from several weeks to two to three months. Acquisition of an expensive friend is possible only in a specialized breeding farm for pre-order.

The cost of a pet depends on the history of the pedigree, color contrast and characteristic pattern. Belonging to a certain class determines the final price. The pet class with differences from the standard color is estimated at 15–30 thousand rubles, the Brit class with minimal errors in the standard - from 30–40 without the right to 60–70 thousand with the right to further breeding. Show class is a brindle cat with a perfect pattern and the right to breed. It costs from 80 thousand.

Toyger. Description

The elite of cats, perfectly similar to the powerful "big brother". The name comes from the word "tiger". The toyger breed was bred by the breeding method by mating a Bengal cat and a purebred Indian cat. It has perfect transverse stripes, characteristic of a tiger skin. Representatives of the breed have a muscular physique of a wild cat and a weight of up to 7-8 kg, and cats - up to 5 kg. Animals have a broad chest andstrong paws, perfect color contrast.

Reproduction in nurseries of this breed is strictly controlled by the owner. The toyger was officially recognized in 2007, the animals are considered rare and valuable. You can buy a kitten at a price of 1 to 2 thousand dollars (about 65-130 thousand rubles), depending on the color received at birth. They sell nurseries of pre-sterilized felines for home keeping. Breeding work to develop the ideal miniature domestic tiger continues.

Sokoke. Description of the breed and its representatives

Medium sized sokoke cat with a marbled tabby pattern on a sandy background. The ears are large with tassels. A slanting look gives an original expression of the muzzle to an elegant representative of the Kenyan forests. Sokoke is the forest African progenitor of Asian cats. The breed was registered in 1993. A feature of the color of a tiger cat is the presence of a necklace around the neck. The coloring of the skin, similar to the bark of a tree, makes it distinguishable from other subspecies.

A miniature copy of a cheetah has a restless character and irrepressible energy. Strong attachment to the owners and playfulness will make the pet unhappy if its owners are constantly absent or busy with work. Sokoke is ready to play around the clock, which is suitable for families with small children. Hide and seek, catching up and constant movement around the apartment is what an active animal needs. African origin makes itself felt with the onset of cold weather, which is difficult to tolerate this heat-loving breed.

Bengal and Egyptian Mau

The Bengal breed was the result of artificial mating of a wild leopard cat with outbred Californian cats in 1963. The breed was registered in 1983 and is more common than the Toyger.

Egyptian Mau are spectacular cats with short hair and slender legs, with the grace of a queen and big eyes. The four subspecies include smoky and silver with black spots, honey and sand with leopard brown patterns.

When a sacred pet died in ancient Egypt, she was buried with honors in the family crypt or in a separate animal cemetery. An embalmed feline was escorted to another world by mummified mice.

British and American breeds

Brindle color of the British cat attracts many breeders. Representatives of this breed have an obstinate character and the appearance of a fabulous Cheshire cat. The animal requires a lot of free space for constant movement and a separate place for solitude. The purchase price in the nursery is about 10 thousand rubles.

The American Shorthair is an active and strong cat, ready to jump and play all day long. Tiger stripes can be any color. A long-liver among domestic cat varieties.

Scottish cat and Munchkin

Scottish brindle cats are characterized by a marbled tabby color on the back and a large mark on the forehead inthe shape of the letter M. Yellow eyes and small ears characterize this breed. It is estimated at an average of 25 thousand rubles.

Short-legged Munchkin often found with striped coloration. Shades of stripes it comes in different colors. Very mobile and playful, loves to be in the company of small children. Short legs make it look like a dachshund. This breed has been known since the 90s. You can buy it at a farm for breeding animals at a price of 5 to 20 thousand rubles.

Maine Coon and Oncilla

Maine Coon is the closest relative to the Siberian cat, only enlarged in size and weight. Has tassels on the ears, like a lynx. The color is very similar to the tiger. A large striped representative weighs an average of about 12-15 kg.

Oncilla is a representative of wild tiger breeds living in the wild. A smaller copy of the jaguar, can swim and jump far. In the conditions of the house, they are practically not kept, in isolated cases - in open-air cages near the dwelling.

Character of domestic "tigers"

The character of a brindle cat is as diverse as the patterns on the animal's skin. Representatives of the cat are emotional, which is immediately noticeable in the expression of the eyes and muzzle. They are very active, adapt quickly, inquisitive and intelligent.

The hunter's instinct manifests itself in the constant search for game, sometimes the animal stores food for future use. Nighttime movement around the apartment is dictated by nature's inherent need for security.

But not all cats have this character. Some breeds, such as the Scots and the British, are very calm and balanced. Before buying an animalBe sure to check with the breeder. He will tell you about all the features of the breed and the nature of the kitten you have chosen.

Extra Care

Man-made varieties of the tiger breed are highly valued. Genetic studies prove a direct connection between the genes responsible for body color and the animal's immunity. Breeding cats, despite the fact that their wild counterparts have excellent immunity, require additional attention to nutrition and pet care.

The need for annual vaccinations and additional vitamin intake is a must for valuable felines. Monitoring the he alth of the eyes, heart and blood vessels will allow timely prevention of a possible disease.

Representatives of many tiger breeds are long-lived, their life span is about 20 years with proper nutrition and lifestyle. The need for walks in the fresh air obliges the owner to think over the ways and time for such activities.

Food

The diet of a domestic predator should be varied, it includes meat and lactic acid products, vegetables, vitamin supplements. Not enduring monotonous food due to their belonging to natural hunters, tiger individuals consume only fresh nutritious food. Additional care is required for long-haired cats that undergo seasonal molting. Frequent bathing is not particularly recommended, the animals clean their own fur.

Striped representativesfelines have become so close to humans that life without them becomes boring and uninteresting. But it is not always worth "chasing" the breed. Any rootless cat is able to turn into a gorgeous handsome man, feeling the care and affection of the owner.