Black Siberian cat: breed description and color features

Siberian cat has been popular for many years. Despite the fact that new diverse exotic breeds constantly appear, many remain loyal to the Siberians. And this is not surprising. Beautiful fluffy animals will not leave anyone indifferent. In addition, there is a wide variety of colors for every taste. Fans of monochromatic colors will be attracted by a black Siberian cat. Before you get a pet, you should take a look at the description of the breed and its features.

These are quite large animals. A cat can reach a weight of 12 kg, a cat is 1.5–2 times smaller. Their hair is of medium length, it can be of the most diverse color: white, gray, red, black, striped and spotted. And each animal is interesting and attractive in its own way. The black Siberian cat is no exception.

She also has a long hair, strong body, large eyes, widely spaced ears, at the ends of which there may be small tassels. On the chest there is a chic collar, and on the paws - wool trousers, due to which the cats look simply luxurious. The coat is very soft and pleasant to the touch. The tail is usually long and fluffy. Black animals usually have green or yellow eyes.

Siberian cat, like Maine Coon and Norwegian, refers to the forest. It is believed that it comes from the Siberian forests. Therefore, similarities can be found between these rocks. Siberian cat not only has a strong physique and elegant appearance, but also has endurance and good health.

Black Siberian cat should have a uniform saturated color. So that a beautiful fur coat does not change the shade, it is necessary to limit the animal's stay in the sun, especially if it takes part in exhibitions where it is important to comply with all the stated parameters. As a rule, black beauties even have a black nose.

A black kitten at birth may look different. The hue initially appears brown or dark gray. But over time, the color becomes black.

If you want to make a reliable intelligent friend, a Siberian cat is a good choice. By loyalty, they can be compared to dogs. They wait patiently for their master when he returns from work. All this time, the cat can sleep or just go about its business, but it will not spoil and shkodnichat if it is not a kid who only knows the world and loves to play.

It is believed that the color imposes an imprint on the character. Black cat - calm and friendly. She treats with respect not only the owner, but also all family members. She will not show aggression, hiss, bite or rush at people, unless, of course, she is not specifically teased and offended. She can rumble for hours.

But at the same time the character of the cat is still peculiar. We can not say that she loves to sit on their hands. If she wants to be stroked or taken in her arms, she will inform about it, will come herself, rub her feet. If you take the cat in your arms when it is not ready for it, it may not want to and will resist. And if the pet shows with all its appearance that it does not want to be on hand, it is better to let it go, although calm domestic cats often give themselves to stroke and scratch behind the ear.

If there is a dog in the house, they are usually friends, play together, and they do not have any conflicts. If they run after each other, it's just fun games, nothing more.With regard to birds and fish, the situation becomes more complicated. Even the calmest cat can work instinct, and you should not be surprised if she decides to hunt for a flying canary or catch fish from an aquarium. After all, everyone knows that the cat needs prey, and even more so it comes from the forest.

There is another point in the character of the Siberian cat, and black as well. If a person doesn’t like a cat, it can sizzle and get angry. And there's nothing you can do about it. it is better not to pester him or force him to take extreme measures: it may scratch.

Siberian cats are long-lived. With good and proper care, care and attention of the owner, they can live for 20 years and even more. Care for Siberians has its own distinctive features.

• Wool requires careful and regular care. Special combs can be purchased at the pet store. It is necessary to comb an animal during a molt every day, at other times at least 2 times a week. Otherwise, the cat may appear mats, wool will look felted and ugly. With regular care, they will not appear, but if this happens, you need to carefully unravel them with a special spray and comb. If this is not possible, you need to carefully cut them.
• Cats are clean and do not need frequent bathing, it is enough to do it once every 3 months. For the procedure, you should use shampoo for long-haired cats. Then an air conditioner is applied to facilitate combing, after which they wipe the animal, dry it (it is allowed to do this with a hairdryer if the cat is not afraid of it), comb it.
• Claws trimmed twice a month gently shearing only regrown tips.
• Ears clean with a cotton swab. You can use a spray designed for this purpose.
• Eyes rubbed infusion of chamomile or pure boiled water.
• Not all cats like to brush their teeth with special toothpaste and brush. However, there are specific delicacies for cleaning teeth. They are sold in pet stores.
• The corner of the cat where it takes food should always be clean.. The remnants of uneaten food must be thrown away and the dishes washed. In one of the bowls should always be clean drinking water, especially in the hot season.
• Perfect cleanliness should be in the tray. If there is wet, not clean enough, the cat can go to look for a toilet in another place, and you should not blame it for it. In addition, the tray should be spacious, considering that the animal is quite large. The filler can choose any that is convenient. But it is undesirable to change it. The cat gets used to a certain smell. If the cat owners have taught a small kitten, for example, wood filler, it is better to use it in the future.
• A pet needs to acquire a vertical or horizontal claw-point of a suitable size and place it so that it is convenient for the pet to sharpen its claws.. A game complex with steps, a stove bench and toys will also benefit the animal.
• Care for kittens is different in that they require more attention in terms of special nutrition and education. It is important to instill all good habits in childhood, and then an adult cat will not give trouble to the owners.

As for nutrition, veterinarians recommend using high-quality dry food, rich in vitamins and minerals, designed specifically for long-haired cats, given the nuances. For a neutered cat or a pregnant cat, as for kittens, different types of feed are used. Liquid feed alternate with dry and give a delicacy.

The second food option is natural food. This kitten is taught from childhood, giving him:

• fish;
• meat;
• milk products;
• porridges;
• vegetables.

Sometimes you can diversify the menu by preparing chicken kidneys, liver, stomachs or heart. Greens and vegetables, not all cats will eat, so they need to be added to meat or fish. The same goes for cereals and eggs. Eggs can be given 1-2 times a week. Cottage cheese and sour cream can be given every other day.

What type of feeding to use - decide the owners, building on their capabilities and preferences of the pet. The main thing is to monitor his health, and if there are any changes for the worse, you need to consult a specialist. Maybe something in the diet needs to be changed.

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