Best Coats On the Cat Walk

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English: 1 year old Russian Blue male cat. (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

Chocolate Himalayan/Colorpoint Persian (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

Three of the breeds of cats that have great coats are the Russian Blue, Persian, and Himalayans. Russian Blues are great cat’s for people with dander issues. Longhaired cats are just beautiful to look at, but require a great deal of attention to their lovely long locks. All these breeds of cats have wonderful personalities in addition to gorgeous coats.

Certain types of cats don't affect human allergies the Russian Blue is one. Originally known as the Archangel Cat or Foreign Blue some believed that they were brought by sailors from the Archangel Isles to England and Northern Europe in the 1860s.Cat Rumor also has the Slavonic Blue as a descendant of the Royal Cat of the Slavonic Czars and as a favored pet of Queen Victoria. Originally known as the Archangel Cat or Foreign Blue some believed that they were brought by sailors from the Archangel Isles to England in the 1860s.

Wile the Russian Blue may at first glance look like a silver grey short hair, they have will a special appearance that is all their own. The Russian Blue cat has a small wedge-shaped head, medium sized snout, straight nose and strong jaws, big pointed ears and big green eyes

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Although they have been used on a limited basis to create other breeds (such as the Havana Brown) or add type to a breed in creation (the Kneeling), Slavonic Blues themselves are shorthaired, blue cats. Russian Blues should be distinguished from 'British Blues' which are not a distinct breed but rather a domestic short hair with a blue coat.

No direct evidence exists to prove this, but the breed's thick coat gives credence to the theory that they developed in a cold climate, blue shorthairs still exist in Russia today.

Russian Blues are quiet, clean cats who are frolicking and loving companions the breed is a gentle, affectionate cat easily distinguished from other breeds. But beyond appearances, the real pleasure of the this blue breed is its unique personality which sets it apart from other cats and makes it an interesting, entertaining and affectionate companion to its owners and friends.

Persians, with their long flowing coats and open pansy-like faces are the number one breed in popularity, and perhaps the most recognizable. Although many people cannot name more than a few cat breeds, almost all of them know to name the Persian.

Credit for the Persian breed is generally given to Turkey, Iran (formerly Persia), and the neighboring countries.

Longhaired cats were associated with these countries from about the 16th century, and possibly earlier. During that period the first cats of this kind began to arrive in Europe. It is assumed that the long cover arose from a mutation in shorthaired cats that maybe were of Egyptian origin. The colder climates of Turkey and Iran certainly favored such a mutation. The long cover aroused great interest among cat owners and made the cats more valuable.

The Persian is a heavily boned, well-balanced cat with a sweet expression and soft, round lines. Despite their heavy appearance, Persians move great agility; despite their bulk. The Persian also sports a long, flowing cover draped on a compact, chunky, short body referred as cobby supported by short, thick legs. Large round eyes are ordered wide apart in a large round head with small wide- rounded ears contribute to the overall full countenance to the breed. A broad, sweeping brush of a tail as wide as the body completes the picture.

Chocolate and lavender Persians are known the Kashmir in CFF. It is still called by this lineage name in some older cat books. CFF also distinguishes between the Persian and the Pekefaced Persian. A Pekefaced Persian is a Persian with an extreme flat face, like that of a Pekingese dog. Some breeders describe their Persians as doll-faced, which means that they possess a less flat faced appearance than most Persian show cats.

The Persian's beautiful cover is long and thick, standing away from the body. An immense ruff continues in a deep frill between the cat's front legs. Proper maintenance of the cover requires a daily run-through with a metal comb to eliminate the potential drawbacks of tangles and hairball. Occasional bathing is required to keep the fur clean, healthy and beautiful. Time and commitment to a daily grooming routine is required of the Persian owners, and will come to enjoy this high quality time with their cats.

Persians are mellow, docile and affectionate. They need affection, notice, and have a natural desire to be played with. They aren't particularly demanding, but most wish to sit on your lap and be petted every day. Persians can develop a particular attachment to one person in the family, and they tend to want more time and affection from the object of their interest; than from the rest of the household. Persians are good with other pets, and with children. The breed is very adaptable, and usually copes well if changes occur such as additions to the family, new pets or a house move.

Persians don't like to be left unaccompanied for long periods of time, so if you're out during the day, it's better to keep them with another pet for company. Their long fur is very prone to matting, and must be combed on a daily basis. Persians sometimes have issues with watery eyes and breathing problems because of their flat faces. Their faces need washing sporadically. At the same time as their lovely personalities mean they make wonderful pets, they are only suitable for people who have the time to care for their long hair and give them the regular affection that they need.

The Persian is a favorite lineage and formed the basis of hybridizations that resulted in the the Himalayan cat. The early evolution of the Persian cat happened in old Persia. When these cats with a longer, silky coat were brought to Europe by the Romans, the Europeans were hooked.

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It was proposed in the 1950's Himalayans that were not Persian, but a new lineage of longhair. With this philosophy as a basis for the Himalayan, these cats received recognition and were granted registration with CFA. Breeders were required to s exhibit three generations of pure chain color point breeding to be eligible for competition.

The chain of a lineage of this long-haired cat is identical in type to the Persian. The appearance differential in Himalayans is eyes and point coloration, These Himalayans comes for the mating of the Himalayans with the Siamese. In some places Himalayans are called color point Persians. While the chain is considered a lineage separate from their almost twin Persians breed; by The International Cat Association. It is grouped together with other exotic short haired breeds.

Himalayans endeavor to be active, but they like their people time best. The best way to describe color point Persians is to say they are people focused. As with any longhair cat, they require grooming maintenance. The breed should be groomed on a daily basis, and weekly baths are in many catteries. Himalayans have been groomed and bathed since they were young kittens so they are used to frequent grooming. Breeders of the color point Iranian are sometimes criticized for breeding very flat faced cats that can have breathing problems. Responsible breeders pay close attention to the overall beauty of expression no matter how short the nose. It's possible to create a lineage of beautiful Himalayans with a very short nose that breathes normally. They are not prone to respiratory problems making them an ideal show or companion cats

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