Cute breeds of kittens

If you want to find yourself a furry friend, then be sure to buy yourself a kitten. But before you happily run to buy an animal, read its characteristics. There are about 70 cat breeds, and each of them is significantly different from each other. In this article, you will get acquainted with 13 breeds of kittens that have won the hearts of people.

British fold kittens

An unusual mutation, which is a significant difference in this breed, "rewarded" cats with serious health problems. Therefore, experts advise crossing the fold with representatives of the British breed, whose ears have a normal appearance.

Caring for such kittens will not be difficult. To prevent hairballs from accumulating in your pet's stomach, brush it once a week. Pay special attention to the ears. Due to the peculiarity of their structure, a lot of sulfur accumulates in them, which must be removed with a cotton swab. Animals are not picky about food, they can eat both natural products and ready-made feed... The main thing for them is a balanced diet that will provide the body with the necessary substances and microelements.

The kittens have excellent temperament, they catch everything on the fly. Unlike others, they quickly become accustomed to the tray. They get along well with all the inhabitants of the house. If there are others in your home animals, eg dog, then do not worry, they will soon become best friends. A characteristic feature of fold kittens is the habit of standing on their hind legs, like jerboas. Excellent upbringing and kind character of this breed will allow kittens to become real family members.

Ragdoll

The Ragdoll is an unusual breed that was bred almost by accident, despite this they remain cat lovers to this day. Magical appearance, excellent manners and these are not all the advantages of the breed.

Basic principles care for kittens of this breed:

• It is not often possible to brush your kitten, but since the animal loves this process, pamper him once a day.
• Ragdolls are very afraid of water, so you should not resort to bath procedures often, it is better to use various hygiene products.
• Consult a specialist for a menu for your pet.

Ragdoll in translation sounds like "rag doll", so the behavior and character of the kittens is already included in the name of the breed. Getting into the arms of its owner, the cat relaxes and "spreads". She is able to take various uncomfortable postures, but in this increased degree of relaxation, the animal, when falling, may not have time to land on its paws, which leads to injury. Ragdoll kittens are very transferred to their owner, they are like dogs, are ready to do anything for him.

Persian kittens

Royal kittens can be recognized immediately. Their fluffy coat is a distinctive feature.

The Persian breed, unlike others, requires a lot of care and maintenance. The coat requires daily brushing, otherwise clumps will form. For the procedure, you will need:

• metal comb (at least two teeth);
• soft and hard brush;
• talc, which you can buy at a pet store;
• conditioners.

Often in kittens you can find eye disease, which is accompanied by discharge, and also due to the structure of the nose, breathing becomes more difficult for the Persians, so pay due attention to the eyes and nose of the pet. If you decide to buy yourself a Persian kitten, be prepared for thorough care, and only then can you feel the love that the Persians are capable of.

Kitten owners say that having such a pet is a pleasure. This is a kind animal that loves its master. Persian kittens have a gentle and pleasant voice, but they rarely use it.

Munchkin kittens

The first cat, of the Munchkin breed, was found by a resident of the United States, Louisiana Sandra, it was back in 1983. Then the cat was named Blackberry, at first no one was surprised by her small paws and an elongated body, considering that all this was the result of a hard life, but after The blackberry gave birth to kittens with the same unusual deformations, everyone realized that this was a new unusual breed.

Munchkins are a very clean breed, since childhood they like to go to a closed cat litter box. The animal has excessive curiosity, so before you let your pet home, remove all valuable and fragile things to a height unattainable for him.

Having determined the rate of mats formation, you can create an individual brushing schedule for the kitten. It is advised to feed Munchkin with ready-made feeds, which already contain the required amount of vitamins and minerals. There are no other features in caring for this breed.

The character of these cats is significantly different from others. Due to their short legs, they do not need to hunt, they never climb on tables. But do not think that this is a calm animal. At "their" down-to-earth level, they are quite active. They run well, but they cannot jump.

Bengal kittens

Predators with a playful and affectionate character are Bengal kittens.

Domestic kittens of this breed have independence and special quirks. Their helpful nature allows them to easily succumb to training and new conditions. They are loyal to their owners, one might say that not only home comfort is important to them, but also, as predators, they are ready to protect it. Bengal kittens can be compared to guard dogs that guard the house and report every suspicious rustle to the owners.

The photo shows that Bengal kittens are short-haired, which means they do not require special care for their hair. Like an ordinary cat, you need to brush the Bengal once a week. During molting, which passes quickly and imperceptibly for the owners, the procedure should be increased up to twice a week. The ears should be cleaned as needed, and the claws should be trimmed two millimeters every 2 weeks. Teeth care should be carried out with the help of special rubber toys or toothpaste with a fish or meat flavor. Bengalis are breaking the stereotypes that cats are afraid of water. Unlike others, they will happily take a bath, but this should only be done if it is heavily soiled.

Before you start your kitten home, make sure you consider his playful disposition and hunting instincts. Its spacious couch should be at a height, and gymnastic apparatus should be placed along its perimeter. In order not to harm the little Bengali's sense of smell, make sure that his bed does not have any foreign odors.

Pamper your pet with meat, beef or rabbit meat is best for this. Saltwater fish should be served no more than once a week, as in nature, predatory cats rarely feed on fish. Until your kitten has grown up for meat, feed him baby cottage cheese and kefir. All food should be at room temperature.

Exotic kittens

This is not just a kitten - it is a plush "toy" that will become a favorite of the whole family.

Exotic kittens inherited a lot from their ancestors - the Persians. Therefore, their breed can also be called "Persian-exotic". Kittens have a cute face, quiet voice and calm character. They differ from representatives of other breeds in their intelligence and cheerfulness. They are perfect for you if you have children in the house. They suffer from loneliness and, like the Persians, they love excessive attention to their person. If you need to go somewhere, take it with you. Moving exotic will survive easier than parting with the owner.

Caring for kittens is not as easy as we would like. Like the ancestor of the Persian, exotics have health problems associated with physiological characteristics:

• due to the specific structure of the nose, representatives of an exotic breed have breathing problems;
• deformation of the teeth;
• tearing of the eyes.

Also, "primitive" care procedures should not be ignored:

• get a scratching post, and trim the claws every 2-3 weeks;
• you need to comb it once a week and bathe the kitten every three months, more often during molting;
• after bathing procedures, help the kitten dry with a hair dryer or a towel, otherwise the kitten may catch a cold;
• drive out worms before vaccination and fleas;
• closely monitor the diet of the animal, which should be filled with vitamins and minerals.

Exotic kittens will make wonderful pets for any family.

American shorthair

When purchasing such a kitten, be prepared for its active lifestyle.

These kittens have an affectionate, gentle and kind character, they have excellent health and endurance. At the same time, kittens are very lazy, so the owner must pay a lot of attention to the physical activity of the pet, otherwise the kitten will gradually turn into a short-haired ball.

"Americans" love to eat very much, especially alone, when they eat they show their negative quality - greed. Kittens require constant care, in addition to physical activity, they need careful combing, even if their fur is not particularly fluffy, this is especially important in the spring during molting.

American kittens get along well with new owners, animals and children. They are easy to train, although their favorite pastime is to snuggle up to the owner and purr.

As already mentioned, such kittens are very lazy, but this does not prevent them from being real hunters, they have excellent speed and endurance.

Siberian kittens

They were mentioned by great Russian poets, they are considered a real treasure of Russia, the breed is close to the Norwegian forest and Maine Coons.

Siberian-blooded kittens are born hunters. Such a pet feels best in the open air. Therefore, you need to walk such a kitten at least once a week.

The character of the "Siberian" is more characteristic of a dog than a cat. They have a very strongly developed sense of territory and at the mildest danger they will immediately inform the owner about it. Representatives of this breed love independence and clarity in actions.

Siberian kittens are naturally overly curious. They are easy to train. Such pets love unusual and difficult intellectual tasks. Ask him to perform an acrobatic stunt or go through a maze, he will easily do it, do not forget about the sweet reward.

Caring for the "Siberian" is manifested in regular combing and water procedures. You should definitely buy a scratching post at a pet store.

Norwegian forest

Despite their size, cats from Norway are well-mannered.

Norwegians demand a lot of attention, they are not only friendly, but also independent kittens. If you don’t have time to play with the kitten, don’t worry, he is able to entertain himself. With age, this playfulness does not go away.

From a young age, such a pet will amaze you with its hunting abilities and curiosity, so do not be surprised when you find it in the most unexpected place.

Kittens "Norwegians" are not used to trusting people, so at first it may seem that this is a bit of a wild cat, but over time, when the kitten realizes that you love him, he will become a loyal pet.

Norwegian kittens have a beautiful long coat from birth that requires weekly brushing.

Snow shu

The character of Snow-shou is a mixture of the temperament of the American Shorthair cat and the "talkativeness" of the Siamese. These are curious and active kittens. Their favorite habitat is the highest part of the apartment, from where they can satisfy their curiosity.

Kitten owners note that they are such intelligent animals that they are able to open doors and even a refrigerator on their own. Like a dog, kittens can bring you toys to re-throw.

These are healthy kittens and only occasionally they can show squint, which was passed on to them from their ancestor - a Siamese.

They do not need special care. It is enough to comb the coat and cut the claws in a timely manner.

American curl

The American Curl or “reverse folds” have their own distinctive mark, which is visible to the naked eye. This kitten is perfect for any family. He is cheerful and curious, and every new day is a new adventure for him. Curl require a lot of attention to their person, they love when the owner participates in his affairs. This will be your best friend. Such a pet will become an excellent nanny for a child.

These are quiet kittens that will pamper their owner with gentle purring. They are very neat and tidy.

Brush them once a week, and clean the ears as they become dirty (do not try to straighten them, as you can break hard cartilage). The American Curl has beautiful claws that grow very quickly, so trim them 1 to 2 millimeters once a week.

Toyger

Toy tiger, this is how "toyger" is translated.

This is a cross between a shorthaired cat and a Bengal. Kittens have such qualities as friendliness, learnability, docility and curiosity.

Cats have good health, only occasionally they have heart problems.

The treatment is a standard procedure: brushing once a week, brushing teeth and ears, and trimming nails. As a result of selection, cats have lost their track-finding skills. Therefore, do not lose the cat, he will not find his way back.

So that in the future your cat does not suffer from obesity, carefully monitor his diet. Better to feed him quality ready-made food, chicken breast and pork heart.

Maine Coon kittens

Cheerful but calm Maine Coon kittens will be able to dilute your routine life.

Although kittens have a long and thick coat, it does not get tangled as quickly as in Persian cats, so you need to comb them 2-3 times a week. From time to time spend water procedures with your pet and trim the claws if necessary.

It is better to feed your pet with premium food.