The Mekong Bobtail-the cat breed without tail. Well, not exactly without a tail: it is very short, with each cat has a unique flexion in its Appendix.
Breed Mekong Bobtail counts from the time of breeding Siamese and Thai cats. In Europe the ancestors of these three species was in 1884, when they were brought from Siam. In USA cats were imported in 1890. Then this breed by the name of her native country was called Siam. Pet this breed was the wife of one of the presidents of America. In our country the Siamese breed was introduced early in the twentieth century.
Animals color Siam, the first arriving in Europe had a significant curvature of the tail. It has become the hallmark of this breed, which is also called the Royal Siam, which suggests that the Royal family loved these cats.
At a later time was spent breeding, during which most cats with curved tails began to cull. If left the Russian enthusiasts who came to love that cats with broken tails, the breed would have long since disappeared.
The breed, known as the Mekong Bobtail, began to engage in Iran, China and Vietnam. In Moscow there was a club of cat lovers "Korgorushi", which was also developed this breed.
Mekong Bobtail, a photo of which adorns not one album has a surprising feature: these cats live much longer than usual. The average life expectancy-20-25 years. Thus to a ripe old age, these animals are able to breed.
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Legends about these cats say that the purpose of animals – to guard temples and palaces from rodents and snakes. While the kinks of the tail called rings, and strabismus these cats were highly valued in the East. The skin of these cats is not enough tight to bones, allowing you to stretch it in different directions, without causing the animal harm. It is believed that it was an opportunity for furry guards quietly endure the bites of venomous snakes because the venom got into the blood.
Another legend tells of how there were strabismus and rings on tail. Cats guarding the valuable vases in the temples, and covered their tails and stared at the object. It twitched their tails and damaged his eyesight. The Mekong Bobtail was closely guarded by the Thais, there was even a ban on the export of animals from the city. For kidnapping the sacred animal, which was thought these cats, the offender was waiting for the death penalty.
However, sometimes the animals left the country, being donated by the kings to those persons that have provided any significant services to the state in General, or the rulers in person.
This breed of cats (Mekong Bobtail) is unique, it is impossible to confuse with any other species. The most noticeable feature – short broken tail, immediately attracts attention.
According to legend, a Princess was taking a bath and hung the ornaments on the kinks of the tail. In addition, this animal has many of the qualities that United them with dogs. So, they can bring a supply in his mouth, quickly get used to walking on a leash, very attached to their owner. And surprisingly for a cat, this breed is able to establish with the owner of the intuitive connection, founded almost at the genetic level.
In a separate breed Mekong Bobtail was made in 2004. It was then finally approved by the standards unique to this breed.
Thus, the Mekong Bobtail, the description of which appeared not so long ago, should look like the following: his body is average, rectangular, small, quite muscular, while elegant and very slender. The back is almost a straight line, oval paws, legs of medium height.
Head with soft contours and an almost flat top. The almost Roman profile with firm chin, well-defined.
The Tail consists entirely of nodes. Their number cannot be less than three. If the nodes are less or not at all, the cat cannot be considered as belonging to the breed. Tail length should not exceed one quarter of the length of the animal.
The Mekong Bobtail has a distinctive, large and very beautiful eyes oval. Preferably, the eyes squinting.
The Ears at the base is very wide, seemingly more than it should be. The rounded tips of his ears slightly laid back.
The Coat is short, tight, smooth, very pleasant to the touch, silky. Has almost no undercoat.
The Most common color-color-point. Kittens are almost always born without spots, bright, and the standard coloration acquire in adolescence.
Cats Weigh about 4-6 pounds, which is not a very high weight compared to many other breeds.
Unique cat breed-Mekong Bobtail. Nature makes them like no other breed. Primarily distinguished by their hunter instinct, expressed unusually bright. Even in a closed room, these animals are able to find a victim. This can be any bug, fly, shadow, anything that you can confidently attack.
In addition,the Mekong bobtails have great muscles, they are extremely energetic and bouncy. To jump from place to half a meter in height – a common thing for Pets of this breed.
The Cats of this breed Mature very early. Even at 5 months they are ready to reproduce. There is information about individuals, which continued to breed when she was 21. In addition, although this early, the animals don't do the house tag.
Parents are Amazing Mekong bobtails (breed Mekong Bobtail). Reviews say that cats, and cats with the same patience are to their offspring. It is important that they care not only for their own children, but can "adopt" a stranger and a kitten.
In the cat family head is female. The cat is the subject, but does not lose its natural vigor.
Bobtails love to sit on your hands is cute. They do not just sit and actively communicate, since the ability to publish different sounds.
The Mekong Bobtail, the description of the breed which you can see above, does not require careful care. These cats are extremely clean, so the owner only have to comb the fur during molting.
To Wash animals can only be as needed, but not more often than twice a month. When washing it is important to ensure that the ears fell into the water. Then pet need a good wipe and leave to dry in a room without drafts. Sometimes it happens that the cat is hysterical from the water. In this case, you just need to wipe it with napkins.
In addition, it is sometimes necessary to clean the ear with special tools, not using cotton swabs. To remove contamination should only the visible parts.
If the eye of the cat fester, it is necessary to wash the eyes with products that are sold in the pharmacy. But not worth it to them to be too aggressive because with minor inflammation cats can help themselves.
Genetically, these cats do not have any inclination. However, you need to regularly drive Pets to the vet checkups and vaccinations, they will recommend a specialist.
Breed breed in many countries. This happens both in nurseries and in the homes of individual breeders. With a couple of purebred animals, to wait until the kittens are not the problem. If the cat and the cat live in the same house, they are a permanent couple. However, different partners will improve the quality of the breed and health of the kittens.
Mekong Bobtail, a photo of which is available in the article, has many advantages. This excellent health and activity, and loyalty. The contents of the Bobtail requires little effort: he's not aiming angles does not emit loud sounds. In addition, like dogs, these animals stand up for your master when you suspect danger.
The Kittens of this breed are not different from others in the process of adapting to a new home. They need to highlight the place where the kitten will spend time until then, until it is time to acquaint him with the whole house. The kid has to provide a house or litter tray, bowls for food and water and toys. If you have other Pets, you need not rush to acquaint them with the new resident, it must be done in a week or two after the settlement of a kitten in a new place.
For a prosperous living of the baby should follow the following rules:
There are some interesting things unique to this breed.
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