The homeland of these cats, distinguished by their aristocratic character, is Great Britain, and at the time of their appearance they became a symbol of this country. Creatures of different sizes, which invariably have short plush fur and a charming “Cheshire” smile, were officially registered in 1987. And even then the British breed began to gain popularity around the world.
The first species of British murka, which was recognized at the official level, had a pure white color. However, breeders were haunted by the desire to create a large cat, distinguished by power, endurance, calmness and intelligence. As a result, today British cats are available to many, which include more than 25 types of color , including black, red, etc. Among them there are also quite rare specimens that are of great value not only as animals, but also as an object for sale.
CHOCOLATE BRITISH CAT: COLOR STANDARD
The British Chocolate cat can come in any coat color range, ranging from light brown to almost black. The most valuable specimens are those with a dark, rich color. This warm color should not have residual tabby patterns, white spots characteristic of patterned colors, or hairs of a different color.
The eye color of a British chocolate cat can be either copper or dark orange. The nose and paw pads should be chestnut-chocolate color
History of appearance
Many years of painstaking work to improve the appearance and obtain various types of color did not go without reward. The British chocolate cat has become a real decoration of exhibitions and the pride of breeders. The first representative of this British variety received its chocolate shade almost by accident, as a result of selection with colorpoint Persians.
However, this circumstance does not reduce interest in the new unusual color. British chocolate kittens are rapidly gaining popularity. They are carriers of the color point gene, so British chocolates are often used to breed cats of the corresponding color.
CHOCOLATE BRITISH: PHOTOS OF ADULT CATS
Below is a gallery of photos of British chocolate-colored cats.
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You can stroke the fur of British cats endlessly, because their fur is soft, delicate, and flowing. The standard coat is shiny, short, loose and of an elastic texture. Too dense or soft, downy will be considered a disadvantage. The thick undercoat makes the coat plush without being fluffy.
Chocolate-colored pets take on their final appearance only by the age of one and a half years. Before this, the color may change.
Ideally, cats' fur becomes a noble, deep color without stripes or spots. The hair at the base and along its entire length should be evenly colored.
BRITISH CHOCOLATE KITTENS: PHOTOS OF SMALL KITTENS
The gallery contains photos of British chocolate-colored kittens.
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Character and education
Chocolate British kitten is a future aristocrat. These cats are freedom-loving, proud and tactful. But a certain coldness and detachment is not all that defines their character. At the same time, the British are very affectionate, playful, and become attached to their owner from the first days. These are calm and friendly pets, good with children and other animals.
To ensure that they know their place, they need to be trained without wasting time immediately upon arrival at their new home. Praise must be present along with severity. The breed is endowed by nature with intelligence and the ability to train.
The Briton is not just a beautiful soft toy. With good upbringing, he will become your best friend, unobtrusive and intelligent. They are the real masters of the house; they prefer to know about everything that is happening.
They demand appropriate respect for themselves, as well as for other family members. They are picky about food, quickly get used to the feeding schedule and remind them if they are not fed on time.
How to choose the right color
When mating a pet, the owner strives to preserve the purity of the species with the desired color. To obtain the desired color of a British cat, they study the recommendations and rules of felinologists.
- Solid, monochromatic, solid colors. They form two groups with primary colors: black and red. Derivatives from them are called diluted (chocolate; cinnamon; gold; silver, peach). They differ:
- uniform, from base to tip, coloring of hairs;
- all parts of the body, limbs, ears, chest, stomach without visible traces of a pattern;
- the appearance of spots, inclusions of white hairs, pigmentation of the nose and paws are not allowed.
- Marbled, British tabby color (peach; tortoiseshell; brindle), characterized by:
- clear drawing without blur with dense color;
- wide stripes from head to tail;
- on the tail there are 2-3 encircling rims;
- A necklace around the neck with several closed rings.
Anomalies of merle color in the British, leading to a defective breed according to the standard, are considered:
- excessive contrast of stripes to the background;
- shaded, blurred pattern in the drawing;
- too wide stripes in excess;
- stripes are torn, spots form.
Charming plush British cats of 10 exclusive, rare colors are popular among breed lovers and win gold medals at competitions and exhibitions in our country and around the world.
Where to buy kittens?
We all have a natural desire to save money, and unscrupulous people often take advantage of this. Buying a purebred animal is no exception to the rule; today such deceptions are not uncommon.
A purebred kitten cannot be cheap; if you are offered a show-class kitten, then you should immediately suspect something is wrong. Either they openly want to deceive you, or you are faced with an inexperienced cat lover who doesn’t even know all the ins and outs about the breed. In this case, immediately refuse the purchase.
Do not take kittens only based on an advertisement on the Internet; they can sell you a British kitten without documents. How much such a kitten costs is not even worth finding out, because no one can guarantee that both parents are purebred and have no defects in their pedigree.
The best purchasing option would be to contact a specialized nursery, where they will not only sell you a purebred animal, but will also give you detailed advice on raising and feeding a kitten.
Where is the price higher?
If you ask how much a British kitten costs in Moscow or another metropolis, and compare the prices with the cost of kittens in the regions, you will be unpleasantly surprised. Pedigree animals in the capital will cost more than kittens from the regions.
The reason for this is clear - everything is more expensive in Moscow. But another question arises: is it worth buying kittens from the regions or paying more, but buying in the capital? And here not everything is clear.
In big cities, prices may be higher, but there is also more choice. In addition, you can find breeders who have been breeding this breed for more than one year and regularly participate in exhibitions. This means that you will be able to purchase not just a kitten from breeding parents, but also, possibly, champions of your breed. But you need to be prepared for the high cost of the animal.
In small regions there is another extreme - there are practically no professional breeders, and there is no need to talk about participation in exhibitions.
Care and maintenance
British cats do not cause much trouble for their owners. Their dense and thick fur practically does not tangle or mat, so to care for the fur, it is enough to go through the fur coat with a special brush once or twice a week and remove fallen hairs. During periods of seasonal molting (spring and autumn), the procedure must be carried out more often, otherwise furniture and clothes will become unexpectedly fluffy.
Brushing a British kitten
Ears are cleaned once every two weeks, it is advisable to wipe eyes with cotton swabs soaked in boiled water once a week.
It makes sense to give your pet fur-dissolving medications from time to time, since when licking, some of the thick fur gets into the stomach and can cause serious health problems.
Frequent washing of a cat is undesirable, since the natural fat layer is a barrier to many infections and bacteria. If for any reason the animal is so dirty that washing cannot solve the problem, be sure to use gentle products recommended by veterinarians and make sure that water does not get into the ears - this can cause inflammation of the ear canal.
Time for yogurt
The immune system of the British allows them to take long walks outside without health consequences when the air temperature does not drop too low, but in large cities heavy traffic, dog attacks and the actions of intruders pose a serious danger, so keeping them at home would be preferable.
This breed is prone to obesity, which is the root cause of a number of diseases. Relatively low physical activity of adults leads to rapid accumulation of excess weight. A balanced diet and strict adherence to recommended serving sizes will help avoid problems. When eating natural foods, do not forget about the need to take vitamin and mineral supplements.
Regular preventative examinations at the veterinary clinic, timely vaccinations and regular dental and ear care will help ensure a good standard of living for your pet. Please note that all reputable breeding and cat owner organizations strongly oppose the practice of declawing and tendonectomy (a surgical procedure in which part of the tendon responsible for the claw release mechanism is removed). The most humane ways to protect your furniture and wallpaper is to carefully trim off the sharp ends and train them to use a scratching post.
How many breeds are there?
There are not as many cat breeds as there are dog breeds, but there are still plenty to choose from. Even an avid cat lover cannot give the exact figure, because there are many associations and clubs in the world involved in the classification and exhibition of cat breeds. And their accepted breed standards may differ from each other, and if in one association a breed is considered recognized, then in another it will be only a branch of another.
On average, today there are over a hundred cat breeds, and together with the varieties there will be all seven hundred. Among them there are both large and small breeds, as well as with different colors and coats.
The British breed is recognized as one of the most popular in the world, and how much a kitten of the British species costs depends on a number of factors, which we will discuss below.
