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This breed, which proudly bears the nickname of a rodent, has recently acquired the right to exist. And now it is very difficult to see such beauty, so you have to be content with viewing the photo. The golden chinchilla is similar to the perfect cat Murchun, looking at whom there are only feelings of emotion, and the desire to stroke.
Before meeting with a cat, it is necessary to explore all of its characteristic features inherent only to her. But only if it is not about chinchillas. After all, even experts can not yet be noted clear features of this animal. Therefore, even those who are fans of golden chinchillas, do not know that they are not a separate breed, but only a subspecies of British or Persian cats that have such a special color.Especially against the background of all known chinchillas stand British kitties. Their color is purely artistic. And it influenced to make this species a separate breed, although today this issue is not fully resolved.
The history of the breed
The first chinchilla was born in the UK by crossing two different cats, which had all the necessary qualities to achieve the desired result. Breeding occurred between a British cat with a smooth coat and gray color. Now we can draw conclusions why chinchillas have such soft fur, but not long like a Persian, and not smooth - its length is average.
At the very beginning of the selection, the breeders only got gray kittens. But they could not stop at this, so they continued to continue experiments to get a golden color. And not in vain, because a Persian cat or a cat with a red color in coloring always participated in the binding. Therefore, in order to achieve the result, it only needed to be fixed only.
The very first representative of golden chinchillas was born back in 1880 in the United States of America.For this reason, it is this country that everyone considers the birthplace of these cute and fluffy animals. For the first successful result, the breeders crossed a smoky-colored cat and a tabby-colored cat. As a result, a cat was born that had a rather unusual coat color. Therefore, this cat was the beginning of the development of the breed.
Those who are actively engaged in crossing the animals to breed new interesting breeds, could not help but notice this beauty when the kitten's silvery fur shimmered in different shades. Because of such a successful option, the breeders began to work tirelessly to get such options.
The cat of the golden chinchilla looks pretty gorgeous, but, besides this, she has taken pride from her parents, which borders on tenderness and nobility.
Color
The fur of cats in this subspecies is a trait that distinguishes them from other breeds. But It is worth noting that, despite the golden color, with a detailed examination of the representative, it turns out that he is not so uniform and completely golden. This makes cats of this species more interesting and unusual.
Each animal's hair is not just golden, but has a gradient from a light peach color to almost black, which is visible on the tips. Therefore, the colors of the golden chinchilla has smooth transitions that are more pronounced on the sides and on the back. These transitions are similar to the strong black feathering.
Character
If we talk about the interaction of chinchilla and man, then it is worth noting that representatives of this kind are a true friend and honorary member of the family. The nature of the aristocrat is manifested in the details. Such cats always go only to a special tray, and do not have the slightest desire to spoil in other places. Cats eat only in the kitchen, play with their toys, but do not scratch the furniture. And also do not aggravate the life of the owner with their loud meow.
Such a representative is not dangerous even for children, and even for the smallest, who still do not understand that you should not pull a cat by the tail or a mustache. She does not show aggression to the smallest, even if they belong to the human race, and not to the cat. This trait conquers those who choose a pet for themselves, and who already have small children.
But, despite this calm, golden chinchillas, although they value their owners, as well as all family members, they do not like being invaded by their territory.If the cat currently does not want to be stroked and squeezed, she will let know about it. And it is better at this moment to stop pestering, and leave the pet to go about their business.
Distinctive features of a golden chinchilla
British and Scottish representatives with a golden coat look quite soft, but harmonious creatures. Cats look very harmonious, their body has a rounded shape. If we talk about the head, it is, albeit small, but massive. The chin of a cat has an expressive form, and the forehead of a representative of golden chinchillas has a pronounced plane.
The so-called "knitness" of wool and roundness of forms is achieved not due to the density of the animal's fur, as many people think, but due to its musculature of the body. Chinchilla legs, both front and rear, have the same length. Their tail is of medium length, and its tip has a slightly rounded shape.
The ears of the animal are small, but rather wide. And if we talk about the eyes, then in this breed they are very expressive and planted widely. Basically, they are greenish, but there are options with golden eyes.
Pet Care
The most difficult step in the care of the golden chinchilla is their thick wool, which must be combed. Although the coat is not long, it has a dense undercoat. Combing and combing wool is necessary for the cat to have a decent look. To do this, use special brushes. This should be done quite often, and when a cat sheds, it is generally every day. In addition, the cats still cut their claws and grind off.
Feeding these noble persons should be based on the principle of balance. For this, cats of this breed are better fed with specially prepared feed, which contains all the nutritional elements necessary for the cat.
You can also feed them with natural food. But it is worth noting that it must also be balanced. The diet of the animal should include both fish and white meat of chicken, milk and its derivatives, as long as they are not fat. Also golden chinchilla give vegetables with fruits, which before that you should definitely wash. What to say about meat and fish - they must necessarily undergo heat treatment. In addition, the cat should always be a bowl of clean water.
Acquiring a representative of this breed requires a special approach. Before you make a purchase, you should buy toys for a cat, a scraper. For an animal it is necessary to make a separate corner, to organize its personal space. This is a must, because the golden chinchilla is a noble animal that will not sharpen its claws on furniture.
In addition to home inspection and monitoring of health and condition, the animal must be led for routine checks to the vet. To get a veterinary passport, kittens make a couple of vaccinations. But before the breeder sells kittens, he makes these vaccinations himself. The only thing that the new owner will have to do is vaccinate each year. Also, do not forget that the cat must be given a remedy for worms. And it doesn’t matter whether the cat goes outside or not.
It is important to periodically clean the cat's ears and rinse eyes, if necessary. Also it is necessary to monitor the condition of the teeth, when they fall out, there may be some difficulties. In this case, you must go to the vet.
The acquisition of a golden chinchilla, their value
Cats of this breed have always been distinguished by their softness and affection. Those who deliberately chose such a friend to their family will never regret it. Because, as noted above, the golden chinchilla has a number of advantages.
It is recommended to buy kittens only from professionals who are serious about animals and their breeding. Because it happens that when an unreasonable cross, you get sick kittens that can not be cured because of a genetic problem. In order not to be mistaken when choosing, it is worth thinking not only about the appearance of the animal, but also to see and “get to know” the parents of the baby. Indeed, many traits kittens adopt from them.
Do not hesitate to ask questions, because we are talking about a small living creature, which, at the same time, costs a lot of money. Especially, if in the future the new owner plans to breed the kittens himself. In this case, it is necessary to take the matter seriously, because the further fate of the kittens and the person who wishes to breed the golden chinchilla, a rather rare, but very beautiful breed, depends on this choice.
Video: British Gold Chinchilla
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