The Chinchilla, originally from England, has ancestors in the Angora and Persian cats. Some people call Chinchilla an artificial cat. From this alias, we can get a small glimpse of the origin of Chinchilla cats, which were deliberately bred by humans. Another thing that most people may not know is that the Chinchilla was the first purely artificially bred cat, and they appeared with 1894.
Today’s Chinchilla has the characteristics of the silvery tiger spot and smoke cat breeds (even though they do not appear to be obvious on the outside). In fact, the recognized ancestry of the Chinchilla is difficult to verify, as it was bred from many breeds, but the origin of the breed is well documented, and all clues indicate that the breeding was actually developed by a female cat named Chinnie, born in 1882. So it is not clear whether the name “Chinchilla” came from Chinnie or whether the breed had some similarities with the Chinchilla, commonly known as the chinchilla.
The most successful Chinchilla in history was Ms. Decies’ Ch Fulmer Zaida, born in 1895, who won 17 consecutive cat show championships between the ages of 6 and 10 (1901-1905)! The current top record holder is Ms. Crockmore’s Snow Cloud, who won a total of 18 championships, 5 reserve championships and 1 third place between 1948-1955.
There are two most distinctive features of the Chinchilla: 1. Chinchilla eyes are large and they are the largest of almost all cats; 2. When viewed from the side, the Chinchilla’s face is flat and it has been jokingly said that they are the angels that land face first when they fall to earth. And it is because of these two characteristics that the Chinchilla has become one of the most popular cats in the world.
- Chinchilla cat morphological characteristics
Many people may not be able to clearly state exactly what morphological characteristics a Chinchilla has, so they are easily led by the seller when buying a cat. In fact, the Chinchilla has a number of unique features, such as a flat face from the side and a nose (only shorter).
Detailed morphological description of the Chinchilla
Head: Round, thick and sturdy, with a wide skull; round face and round chin; the whole head grows nicely on a short thick neck. The skull is rounded to the touch from the forehead to the back of the head, like the curve of the head between the ears. When viewed from the side, the front of the eyes are in a vertical line with the forehead, nose and jaw.
Nose: Short, flat and wide, with a “break” (i.e., a distinct indentation) between the eyes.
Cheeks: full. The muzzle is not obviously protruding (i.e. the whole face is rounded, not pointed), smooth and perfectly blended in the cheeks.
Upper jaw: wide and strong.
Jaw: full, well developed and rounded, with a normal bite.
Ears: Small, with rounded tips, facing forward, and with the right width at the base of the ears. The ears are wide apart, low, and the entire round head blends (rather than changing the round contour of the head) into a perfect whole.
Eyes: Large, round and full. They are horizontal and far apart, allowing for a sweet facial expression. The eyes must be green or blue-green.
Body: Dwarf horse type with short thick limbs, broad chest, body thick and thin from shoulder to hip like a thick, straight pipe, round and firm, and with a very flat back. Well muscled, with no apparent excess fat. Medium or large body type, where overall mass is more important than body size.
Legs: Short and stout. The front legs are straight and the hind legs are straight from the rear.
Paws: Large, round and sturdy. Toes are closely spaced, with five toes on the front paws and four toes on the back paws.
Tail: Short, but proportional to the length of the body. Not curled, slightly below the body and at an angle to the horizontal back.
Coat: Long and thick, standing erect on the body like a blast. Well textured, vigorous and shiny. Long and over the body, including the shoulders. The neck ring is very large, thick and very nicely covered between the two front legs. The hair on the ears and toes is very long and the tail is very thick.
Color: There are four main types – Silver Chinchilla, Silver Shaded Chinchilla, Golden Chinchilla, and Golden Shaded Chinchilla.
If you want to buy a pure Chinchilla cat, then be sure to pay attention to the cat’s quality, preferably the seller has a breed certification certificate and birth certificate, etc. In addition, you can also find an “insider” to accompany you in your purchase to avoid being cheated by unscrupulous merchants. Of course, although some Chinchillas do not reach the competition level, they are also gentle and perfect as companion pets.
- Chinchilla cat personality characteristics
Chinchilla cats are bred from Persian cats (details), so their personalities are similar to Persian cats, such as they like to be quiet and do not always disturb their owners; they are understanding and willing to get close to people; they are naturally intelligent and easily trained. However, there are some personality traits that are more obvious than those of Persian cats, so let’s take a look at which personalities are more prominent in Chinchillas.
First of all, like the Persian cat, the Chinchilla looks noble and gorgeous, and they are a nobleman on high. They do not think they are your “subjects”, but they do everything to make a better life for themselves. Therefore, if you want to make your Chinchilla listen to you, you’d better guide your cat as a friend, otherwise they will also have rebellious feelings.
Secondly, although Chinchillas also like to be quiet, they are a bit more active than Persian cats and they are also more agile. To ensure that the cat has enough exercise, the owner can have a little game with the cat every day. If there is not enough time to accompany the cat, then prepare a few more toys, so the cat will not feel lonely without company.
Third, Chinchilla cats can sometimes be a bit capricious, when the owner encountered the cat to make a small nature, you can induce by using snacks and other ways, so the cat is more likely to accept your instructions.
Finally, Chinchilla loves cleanliness, they will lick their paws, clean their body hair and so on, they do so to remove the body odor and dust. It should be noted that cats that lick their bodies a lot may swallow too much hair, and owners can feed them cat grass regularly in general.
- Chinchilla cat care knowledge
Chinchilla is a clean cat, so in the process of maintenance owners must pay attention to ensure the clean living environment; Chinchilla is a cat that likes to run and jump, so in the process of maintenance owners need to take time to play with the cat; Chinchilla is also a smart cat, as long as a little training, they can complete the instructions you teach them, and may even bring you some small surprises. So what exactly do you need to do to raise a good Chinchilla?
A. Pay attention to gastrointestinal skin care
Keeping a Chinchilla cat is the same as taking care of a Persian cat, pay more attention to its gastrointestinal and skin care. Due to the excessive facial secretions of the cat, facial cleaning care is also essential.
2. Keep the home dry
If you love cats, you may want to turn on the air conditioner or dehumidifier for your cat to lower the humidity and make it more comfortable.
Third, daily combing
In terms of grooming, owners should spend 5 to 10 minutes daily. Comb the cat’s hair to avoid tangling the undercoat. Cats that are not combed frequently may need to have their hair cut or trimmed due to too many knots and too tight; a messy coat is also a breeding ground for bacteria, so you can’t be lazy if you love cats!
Four, regular cleaning body
If the living environment is humid and the house is full of debris, cats often have the opportunity to walk around and get dusty, owners should clean their cats’ bodies every 2 to 3 weeks.
V. Feeding at regular intervals
In terms of feeding, it is advisable to feed your cat in a “regular and quantitative” manner, as this will make it easier for the owner to detect when the cat has lost its appetite and prevent illness or indigestion early.
Sixth, patient training
In order to achieve the best results, owners can train their cats before meals, as this is the time when cats are most receptive to training. If the cat cannot learn the skills you teach for a long time, you cannot reprimand or even physically punish the cat, otherwise they may never be willing to learn again.
- Chinchilla cat feeding essentials
The diet plan for Chinchilla cats needs to be made according to their age. When cats are in their early years, owners may have to feed their cats 4-5 meals a day, as kittens have a smaller stomach capacity, but they need a lot of nutrition and calories every day, so they need to be fed much more often than adult cats. The diet of young cats can gradually move from soft food to dry food. If soft food is eaten for a long time it is not beneficial to the cat’s teeth, but may lead to diseases such as dental calculus. If dry food is fed too early, the kitten may suffer from indigestion and diarrhea, which is a great burden for the kitten’s body, so the diet of young cats must be careful.
Adult cats are easier to feed than young cats, the owner can feed the cat twice a day, but the time and amount should be controlled, do not appear after the meal time or feed the cat too much food at one time, which can easily lead to various digestive diseases and so on. Some owners may say that adult cats can basically control the amount of food they eat, and even if the owner feeds too much, they will not eat too much. This is true, but cat food exposed to the air for too long will become bland in taste, which is not what cats want, and they like food with a strong taste.
In addition to the fixed and quantitative supply of staple food, the owner can also prepare some snacks for the cat, the supply of snacks also needs to do a good job of controlling the amount, because snacks eat too much and lead to obesity or other diseases are not uncommon in clinical practice, if you do not want to see your cat suffer, the owner must be ruthless in ignoring the cat’s various cute begging food.
Some cats like to eat when the master around the master, then the owner if the cat to eat it, afraid of their health is not good, do not give food it, and can not stand their innocent look of pity. In fact, owners can prepare food for their cats before eating, and when you start to eat, let your cat also start to enjoy their own meal. It should be noted that do not let the cat start in the same room with you, such as you eat in the restaurant, then let the cat eat in other rooms, in short, do not let them see you also eating.
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