Cats of Napoleon breed: description and features of care

The dwarf cat Napoleon is differently called the minuet. The breed is very small and cute. She has a special, friendly look. Such pets like any person. A detailed description of the breed is given in the article.

Cats of the Napoleon breed appeared not so long ago - in 1977. Breed brought Joe Smith, who lived in the US. He was a breeder. One day, while reading the newspaper, he came across an article about the Munchkins. He loved the animals. He decided himself to bring a new breed of cats. He wanted to create a breed that looks like a Persian pet and a munchkin.

He took the Persian baleen, because they seemed to the breeder very cute and fluffy, so the Napoleons have such a special appearance. It resembles Persians because of a flat face. The cat has a rather majestic look. From the munchkins, this category of pets adopted a small stature and small legs. All attempts of the breeder to create a new breed were on the verge of defeat. Cats were completely unsuitable for further reproduction due to serious defects.

Soon attempts by the breeder to create a new breed of tails were crowned with success. Kittens were born completely healthy and without any defects. The selection of such cats was very expensive. The breeder soon decided not to experiment any more and castrated all the cats of this breed. Only females of this breed remained. Other breeders decided to try to cross them with exotic cats with short hair. The appearance of the minuets was some kind of special. In 2005 they became known as the Napoleon breed.

In cats, Napoleon has a very exotic appearance. They look like Persians. This breed has a rather strong body. Due to their small stature, they weigh much less than other breeds of pets. Their bodies are round and elastic. Wool can be different. Some cats have dense, thick and short hair. Other types of cats have long hair. The color of the coat can also be completely different.

The breed Napoleon bred the following types:

1. ordinary Napoleon - he has a completely ordinary look, his paws are big and long;
2. dwarf Napoleon - it is also called the mini-Napoleon, its main difference is small paws, but there are significant differences between the Persian and Napoleon breeds, such as
   • the size of a cat is the weight of Napoleon - no more than 2 kilograms, cats can reach a weight of 3 kg;
   • the dignity of a cat is its tiny size - a large cat of this breed is about the same height as a kitten, which is only half a year old;
   • from the Persian pet Napoleon got a low structure of the body;
   • they have a special shape of the head, the muzzle has a flattened nose, a straight nose and a slightly long body.

Napoleons reach sexual maturity at 6 months. If the cat needs to be neutered or spayed, then this must be done by 10 months. The best time for mating cats is the age from 1 year to 1.5 years. In cats mating begins a little earlier, at 1 year. They can be paired with such categories of pets as:

• Himalayan;
• munchkin;
• exotic cats with short hair;
• Persian

Females carry kittens for about 65 days. She is born about 5 kittens at a time. They take care of their kittens, feed them and lick them, which lasts up to one and a half months.Kittens are born in the same color as their parents. Cats live on average about 12 years. Napoleons are not long-lived.

The appearance of Napoleon is very outstanding. The head is large, round in shape, with a powerful lower jaw. The cheeks are pretty round. Chin is small in size, it looks very neat. The neck is in proportion with the body, although it is short in cats of this breed, but very strong. The eyes of a large size are rather wide and have a round shape.

Ears are at a great distance from each other. They are slightly rounded inside. Inside there is a beautiful edge. Small ears look very neat. The nose is rather wide and short. They do not have a strong flattened nose, such as the Persian breed.

The cats have a flat back. Paws are very strong and quite wide. In cats with long hair between the fingers there is an edge. The tail is long when compared with the body. It is exactly lowered over the entire length. Wool is very soft, short and fluffy. Their coat is mostly of medium length.

Color can be white or red. Quite often there are other shades of wool. Often the breed can combine several shades at once (white, gray and peach). The weight of the classic Napoleon is the same as the weight of an ordinary cat. For the breed Napoleon extreme pet's weight is about 2 kg. The cat weighs about 3 kg. They are very short. He can reach the withers 20 cm.

Consider the following signs of the Napoleon breed:

• short legs;
• straight nose;
• no increased tearing;
• on the ears there are sharp tips;
• front paws shorter than rear.

It is believed that Napoleon has a rather short coat, but this is not quite the case. They can be of such types as:

• with long hair - they have well-developed undercoat;
• with a semi-long wool - wool has a small length;
• with short hair - they are also called "plush", because they have very short hairs, the fluff stands vertically.

This breed is becoming very famous among those families who have children in the house. Pets are very touched by children that they look like fluffy toys. Napoleons are very easy to learn new teams. They think well. Problems with the education of Napoleon should arise.

They are very interesting jump. Their jump seems a bit awkward due to the fact that they have short legs and a long body. Cats do not like to be alone, on the contrary, they love to be in the center of the view. They like it when a person is next to him. The cat very quickly gets used to its owner. She can also give herself to stroke and strangers.

Their character is very gentle and tender. The best occupation for a cat is to lie down on its master's lap. Sometimes they can be unnecessarily intrusive, requiring constant affection and attention. They are very friendly and peaceful. Young children are allowed to play with the cat, while Napoleon does not scratch the child.

Cats are very sociable, get along well with other pets. They are non-aggressive, well in contact with other categories of cats and dogs. Napoleon really trusts people, even too much. He can easily sit on the hands of a stranger. In no case can not leave the cats alone on the street. Walking them on a leash is necessary.

This breed behaves rather impudently when it wants to be petted. They are quite easy to get used to a new place of residence, very loyal to people and at any age very curious and playful. They are very patient when it comes to children. They allow themselves to be ironed, touched, worn on their hands, while they do not let the claws out.

Before you buy a kitten of Napoleon breed, you need to carefully look at its appearance. It is best to acquire such a breed from a reliable breeder.If there was no such opportunity, then you should buy an already grown kitten. It will immediately show whether it meets the standard of the breed or not. The purebred kitten Napoleon should have the following characteristics:

• there should be no tearing;
• paws are small;
• head wide;
• nose quite long;
• walnut-shaped eyes;
• eye color depends on the coat color of the animal.

It should have a soft and shiny coat, the down should not fall out. Eyes must be clear. On claws should not be detached. They must be very energetic and playful, and also have a good appetite.

It is also necessary to look at the pedigree of the kitten. Does his parents have any diseases, as they can be inherited. The cat can be bought in cities such as Moscow and Voronezh. A kitten costs an average of about 80 thousand rubles. The price can vary from more to less depending on the external data of the pet. Dwarf kittens are much more expensive than kittens with a standard paw size.

Cats really need affection and love. Napoleons do not live long, but if they are properly looked after, they will be able to live much longer. They are intended for maintenance in a house or apartment, but not on the street. They will not be able to run as fast along the street, like other breeds of cats, because of their small paws, they can also be attacked by dogs. The health of this breed is not very good. The main diseases are as follows:

• polycystic kidney disease;
• cardiomyopathy;
• violation of spinal mobility.

It is necessary to monitor the pet's health very well. If something is found wrong, then you should immediately take the cat to the veterinary clinic. In order for the pet not to be ill, it is necessary to de-worming the cat once a quarter, daily to treat fleas and other parasites with special means.

In the house it is necessary to ensure that the cat does not jump from a great height. This can be a threat to her small paws. Bringing a mustache friend for a walk, you need to walk only in quiet and peaceful places. Avoid too much accuracy of the people. Walking with a pet must be on a leash. Napoleons are very shy. They may be frightened by a barking dog or some other sound, they may climb a tree or run somewhere far away.

This breed of cats requires special care, despite the fact that they are unpretentious. They love to wash. The owner can not particularly focus on their hygiene. If the cat has short hair, then it must be combed once a week, which will remove fluff and excess hair. If cats have long or medium length wool, then it must be combed daily.

It is recommended to bathe them up to four times a year. But it is better to discuss the frequency of swimming with a veterinarian. Cats do not like water. It is necessary to teach them to water procedures from a young age. Basically, they are washed once in three months. The best shampoos for them are considered "BioVaks", "Velvet" and "Tar Degass". They protect the cat from parasites, give shine to the wool.

It is necessary to clean the ears of your pet twice a week. But it would be better to brush your ears daily. The pharmacy must buy cotton swabs with a limiter. To clean the ears, you can take vegetable oil or buy a special tool in the store.

Eyes and muzzle must also be thoroughly cleaned. This is done using a cotton pad. It is better to moisten it with ordinary water or tea brewing. And also it is necessary to monitor the pet's nails. For this purpose, you can buy a special kogtetochku. You need to choose its coverage is not too hard. Scarred claws cats are very rare.

Napoleons love to eat. It is necessary to control how much a pet eats.If you do not, then the cat can quickly become fat. Feed them only with specialized feed. They can be ProPlan, WellKiss, Hills, Royal Canin, Grandin. It is necessary to follow the recommendations of the manufacturer about the rate of food eaten per day. For each age and weight category, a different amount of food will be the norm. You need to make a daily diet for your pet.

Manufacturers recommend giving wet food every day in a proportion of 5% of the total weight of the pet. Good food can be pauchi, stews or canned food. Dry food should be given in the amount of 25 grams, if the weight of the animal is 3 kilograms. And also do not forget about the water. The animal should drink about 80 grams of water per day. The number of feedings can vary from 2 to 4 times a day.

You can also give natural products. They can be low-fat meats or dairy products. You can give the sea boiled fish, liver, egg yolk, vegetables.

In general, it is better not to give products from the table. At the moment there is no information about how the animal will respond to a particular product. It is necessary to ensure that the pet consumes both dry and wet food. Cats with long hair are recommended to give a special paste every day, which contributes to the dissolution of wool, which can get into the esophagus.

Even a very good food can not fully provide the cat with vitamins, minerals and trace elements that are very necessary for health. Now for sale a very large amount of vitamins. But they are not always effective. It is necessary to approach responsibly to the choice of vitamins. The most popular vitamins are "Agrovetzashchita", "Farmaks", "8 in 1", Beaphar. They improve the coat and skin of the animal. Molting time is very reduced.

It is necessary to create a pet optimal conditions for its maintenance, then the cat will be healthy and strong. It is necessary to follow rules such as:

• conduct timely vaccination - it should be done only with the appointment of a veterinarian;
• clean your ears every day;
• purchase a special scraper for the house;
• give food up to 4 times a day;
• comb the cat's fur;
• combing excess accumulated fluff;
• it is necessary to keep the pet tray clean;
• need to play and caress animals.

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