Persian chinchilla is a breed of cats, and not a kind of furry rodents, as it may seem from the name itself. These are unusually beautiful cats with a noble color. That is why they are deservedly called aristocrats of the cat family.
Breed description
At beauty contests often chinchillas win prizes. The appearance of the Persian chinchilla is unusual, bright, elegant. The eyes of these cats can not be forgotten - huge, emerald colors with a dark rim. The nose of the nose is brick-colored, the lips are surrounded by a dark edging. The pads on the paws are also black.
Persian chinchilla is a cat with only the tip of the hair painted. This is about eighth the length of the coat. The rest is white or beige. This color is also called typed. If the type is chocolate, the species will be called chocolate chinchilla, if blue, then blue chinchilla. The only exception is cats with red and cream tips. They are called, respectively, a red cameo and a cream cameo. When talking about chinchillas, they are mostly Persian silver chinchilla.
Persian gold and silver chinchillas have eyes of emerald green, green or bluish-green color. A red and creamy eye of copper color. Gray Persian and golden chinchillas have a pink nose, and the stones can have a pink and black nose.
History of the breed
The first representatives appeared at the end of the last century. It is still unclear why this breed received such a name. The first representatives of chinchillas were a bit darker and more like today's silvery shaded Persians. The ancestors of chinchillas were Persian marble cats. It is believed that the cat, which was bred in 1885 as a result of crossing a smoky cat and a silvery marble cat, was the first chinchilla.
For the first time in London in 1885, a Persian chinchilla was seen at the exhibition, which was called a silver lamb. He simply amazed everyone with his beauty and when he died, he was made from a scarecrow that is still in the British Museum.
Chinchillas, who live in Australia and Europe, are refined and elegant, and representatives of this breed from the US are more similar to Persian cats and are larger. But, despite the refinement, Persian chinchillas are strong and hardy cats. They often appear on the pages of magazines.
Character
However, that each cat has its own character and temper, there are some common features that are inherent in all representatives of this breed. They are affectionate, playful, intelligent and love the company of people. The character of the Persian chinchilla is friendly and peaceful. Cats love the atmosphere of peace and coziness and are themselves great companions. Chinchillas very originally build relationships with their masters. Often they go with him from room to room only to be constantly in his sight. Persian chinchillas are excellent moms, and kittens of Persian chinchillas
Care
Care for the Persian chinchilla should be thorough. Their hair must be washed and combed. The procedure of combing should be done daily, so that six do not fall down and not be confused. Begin to comb the cat followed by a comb with large teeth, and then with a brush of natural bristles. The frequency of washing depends on the individual characteristics of the animal. This breed of cats has a short tongue, so they can not take care of themselves. Particular care must be taken to care for the eyes, as they have increased tearing.