Persian cat
A soft, but at the same time very independent character, the original shape of the nose and beautiful long fluffy hair at one time made the Persian one of the most popular breeds. Separately, it should be noted the huge eyes and affectionate, reserved character.
A slightly upturned nose makes the cat look more arrogant. However, by nature they are real good-natured people and devoted friends of man. However, get ready to spend a lot of time caring for your pet’s beautiful coat.
Persians
Persian cats are big owners, so they have a hard time with it if the owner devotes time to another pet. But they are very loyal and affectionate creatures that require constant communication and attention. These airy hairballs cause an irresistible desire to pet them constantly.
Their high intelligence allows them to engage in training if desired, which will bring pleasure to both the owner and the cat, and the results of such training can be shown off in front of guests.
Toyger
This is not just one of the most beautiful cats in the world. This is also a rather rare breed of pets, which is bred in only a couple of dozen nurseries. Toyger literally translates as “toy tiger”. And the appearance of the animal fully reflects its name. As a result of selection, breeders managed to get pets with stunningly expressive eyes and stripes all over their bodies.
At the same time, despite their wild appearance, toygers are the most friendly and sociable cats. They love to play, chase toys and get along easily with other pets.
What colors are considered the most beautiful?
It is impossible to definitely name the most beautiful color of a cat. Every country and every animal lovers club has its own specific rating of beautiful cats.
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Note! The beautiful colors of cats speak not only about the breed and character of the animal, but also about the preferences of the owner.
Solid
The color, which practically does not need explanation, can be called monochromatic in another way. Cats with this color have absolutely the same shade of hair both at the roots and at the tips. Otherwise it will be considered a lack of coloring. This color excludes thin stripes, spots or iridescence. In addition to the coat, the nose, eyelids and pads on the paws should be plain.
Interesting! The exception is the red color, since in red cats the overflow of fur is determined at the gene level.
Solid (solid) color
Tabby
Beautiful cats with unusual colors are very common in nature. Tabby is a fur coat that is decorated with a pattern. Often the pattern is similar to the colors of predators, such as a cheetah, lynx or tiger. Also, the fur may contain various patterns in the form of hearts, circles and much more. There is always a pattern on the muzzle from the forehead to the nose.
Tabby colors are divided into several types:
- markel, or brindle - there are many stripes of different colors throughout the body;
- marble - wide stripes are arranged randomly along and across, forming a marble effect;
- spotted - spots decorate the entire body and face of the animal, often the color resembles a real cheetah;
- ticked - without a specific pattern, but the remains of stripes are visible on the muzzle, and the fur on the body is colored as if it had been given an ombre.
Spotted Tabby
Shaded color
Unlike a ticked tabby, where the cat has at least some stripes, the shaded color is considered a true ombre cat. Beautiful cats with this color look monochromatic at first glance, but as soon as the animal takes the first step, the fur begins to play. This is especially noticeable in sunlight or good lighting.
Note! Beautiful British or Persian breeds most often have a shaded color .
Shaded color includes silver color, when the base of the hairs is light or almost white, and the tips are colored gray. The shaded color subsection also includes smoky and anti-smoky colors.
Shaded color
Color point
Color point is zonally colored fur, usually the tail, boots on the paws, muzzle and ears. This wool color always follows one pattern: the base color (base), then the pattern (if any) and the point itself. But some cat breeds already have their own color point names, for example, Burmese have a lilac, chocolate or sable color.
Color point color
Tortoiseshell color
This color combines all of the above. This is a combination of stripes, spots and other varieties of patterns and colors on the cat's luxurious fur. Colors can range from smoky to red or cream to purple.
Tortoiseshell color
Scottish lop-eared
I take pride in my fold-eared brothers. These independent and slightly detached cats from everything that happens are deservedly included in the ranking of the most beautiful cat breeds in the world. Scottish Folds were developed relatively recently. However, even from the name it is clear what is special about these cute creatures. Moreover, these are real handsome men with character. Majestic and proud cats today have become favorites of thousands of people.
Features of caring for beautiful cats
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When a beautiful cat appears in the house, a person has additional responsibilities for caring for it. Proper animal care consists of several golden rules:
- proper nutrition;
- proper education from childhood;
- veterinary services;
- comfortable living conditions;
- hygiene procedures, grooming.
Important! The more beautiful and purebred the cat, the more attention the pet requires in caring for it. Ordinary non-pedigreed cats are more unpretentious in food and care.
Nutrition
Great attention must be paid to the nutrition of your beloved pet. You cannot feed the animal with leftover food from the owner's table. Food intended for humans is not suitable for the daily diet of an animal. The consequences of neglecting this rule can be poor pet health, digestive disorders and weakened immunity.
Note! A cat's health and longevity depend on a balanced diet. The cat's menu must include meat as the main component, as well as grains and vegetables.
Upbringing
When deciding to buy a cat, the best option would be to buy a kitten. The main advantage of a kitten over an adult cat is that it can be raised according to rules and procedures determined by a person.
It is no longer possible to raise an adult cat, because the animal has already formed its character and habits. If there is no upbringing from an early age, an adult animal can cause trouble in the form of damage to furniture, eating in the wrong places, or lack of habit of relieving itself in a litter tray.
Bengal cat
Bengals are considered a hybrid breed and were created by crossing a regular domestic cat and a beautiful wild Bengal cat.
Despite the fact that some representatives of this breed still live in the wild, breeders offer fully domesticated pets that still retain their wild coloring and amazing hunting instincts. This is a talkative, inquisitive animal with beautiful spots all over its coat and an open look.
Siamese
These cute creatures are very active and playful, and the owner becomes attached to them from the first “meow”. The unusual and memorable appearance of the Siamese has repeatedly made them heroes of cartoons and films, because children are enthusiastic about this breed.
Those specimens that are carefully looked after look especially beautiful, and children take on this function with pleasure, actively grooming Himalayan cats. Most of them like it, so happiness during the process is ensured for everyone: a well-groomed animal, an attentive child, and parents freed from worries.
British cat
The British breed couldn't help but be on the list of the most beautiful cats. Balanced, reserved cats are reminiscent of English nobility. They take little part in active games and prefer to watch everything that happens around them. The British are distinguished by their short, but at the same time soft and plush fur, as well as their characteristic blue color, although fluffies are also found in other colors.
Egyptian Mau
Mau appeared in Egypt, where there was a very reverent attitude towards cats: they were considered sacred animals. Anyone who killed a Mau was subject to the death penalty.
This love of the pharaohs for the Egyptian Mau is easily explained: they are not only very cute to look at, but also friendly, intelligent and active animals that are interested in everything that a person does.
Maine Coon
If you like huge fluffy cats, who at the same time love their owners endlessly, you definitely need a handsome Maine Coon. This cat breed comes in a wide variety of and sometimes non-standard colors. Because of the color of their fur coat and the size of the animal, they are called “raccoon cats.”
Of course, Maine Coons certainly did not have raccoons among their ancestors. Their fluffy fur is nothing more than a consequence of their habitat - these cats lived in northern latitudes and had to adapt to the harsh winter.
Maine Coons have not lost their hunting instincts in the home environment. They love to chase insects and play ball or cuddly toys with you. However, keep in mind that with age, these pets can easily reach 12-15 kg.
Canadian Sphynx
These cats are very sociable and sleep less than other breeds: 15-16 hours instead of 20. Those who have ever seen Canadian Scythians with kittens note that such caring and attentive parents are not found among cats of other breeds.
A cute face and easy-going character makes people buy Sphynxes again, because such interesting representatives can no longer be found in the cat world.
Among the cats you can find a huge number of cute animals. It is worth noting that they touch people’s hearts not only with their external beauty, but also with their kindness, affection and devotion.
Turkish Angora
The Angora cat is one of the most ancient representatives of domestic furry cats. The name of the breed may be a little misleading. The first representatives of this Angora cat appeared not in Turkey, as one might think, but in Africa.
The Turkish Angora was included in the list of the most beautiful cats in the world for a reason. These pets are distinguished by their fluffy coat, elegance and stunning open gaze. It was possible to achieve such a beautiful coat only after many years of selection. Angora has long been considered one of the symbols of Turkey. Previously, a predominantly snow-white coat color was common, but today you can find representatives of this breed with other colors.
By the way, this breed is also distinguished by heterochromia - white cats’ eyes can have different colors (for example, one blue, one green).
Ragdoll
The most “lazy” cat breed, bred in the early 60s by Californian breeders. Literally translated from English as “rag doll” and fully lives up to its name. Visually, the animals are similar to the closest brothers of the Persians, having long, silky hair reminiscent of rabbit fur. Cats are very phlegmatic, obedient and good-natured in nature. They easily get along with different pets and do not require special attention. They are perceived by children as a toy, allowing them to do whatever they want with them.
Abyssinian cat
Despite their miniature size, Abyssinians are distinguished by their special grace and beauty. These cats resemble ancient gold figurines. The first representatives of Abyssinian cats appeared several hundred years ago in Ethiopia.
It is noteworthy that the breed was bred naturally. This is what allowed the Abyssinians to preserve their mystery and beauty. Today, Abyssinian cats come in four different varieties: 3 types of red coloring and a gray joke color.
From their wild origins, these cats only have playfulness and hunting instincts. In all other respects, Abyssinians are quite capable of living at home. They are friendly and affectionate pets who love to cuddle and spend time with their owner.
Himalayan
Cats of this breed have a dark spot on their face that distinguishes them from other species. Himalayan cats appeared as a result of crossing Siamese and Persians, and therefore inherited their main distinctive features.
They love home very much, which is why they rarely go outside, even when they live on private property. These cute animals are very calm in character, but they show all their emotions very clearly on their faces: here you can see fear, bliss, jealousy, and joy.
Savannah
So we have reached the silver medalist in our list of the most beautiful cats in the world. The first Savannah kittens were born at the end of the twentieth century. Today this breed is still rare.
And this is not surprising - after all, in order to breed the savannah, felinologists crossed the domestic cat and the noble wild African serval. In this way, we managed to get a fairly large breed of fluffy, which, however, is distinguished by its docile and affectionate character.
Unlike its undomesticated relatives - wild servals from Africa, the Savannah can be kept indoors. True, you should allocate as much space as possible to it. This breed is quite active and loves to chase insects or toys.
Bambino
This breed arose as a result of a random mutation, which breeders decided to fix. Contrary to expectations, the Canadian Sphynx has a lot of adherents around the world. This cute cat looks naive and cute, but has the intelligence of a dog.
For the bambino, the owner is a source of not only mental, but also physical warmth. Due to his lack of fur, he often gets cold, which forces him to sit on his hands for hours. Often at night the bambino sleeps, sitting comfortably on its owner and purring quietly in its sleep.
No. 4 – Ragdoll
The Ragdoll is an attractive medium-length cat with amazing blue eyes. Very affectionate, playful, loyal and truly domestic, she is distinguished by her love to chase her owner with her tail. It is also noteworthy that when playing with a person, it always hides its claws, trying not to scratch it. Owners boast of Ragdolls' devotion, noting that upon returning home, the pets greet them like dogs, meowing and showing longing for their owner.
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The color of the coat can be different, but they are all united by the difference on the muzzle, it is either darkened or lightened with an “ombre” effect. The shades are also different: sapphire, gray, chocolate, red, peach. For those wishing to own a Ragdoll, you should know and take into account that they shed frequently. Cats' ears and tail are usually darkened. They weigh from 3.5 to 8 kilograms, the average life expectancy is 14 years.
