A cat is, perhaps, the most popular pet today. Previously, it was considered a separate biological species. However, now scientists came to a conclusion, it is a predator that belongs to the cat family, a subspecies of forest cats. In total there are approximately 260 breeds of these mammals in the world, all of them are very different from each other both in size, length of wool, etc.
The smallest are the cats of the Singapore breed, they are even listed in the Guinness Book of Records. The weight of an adult cat does not exceed two kilograms. But the title of the largest cat is shared by the Savannah and Maine Coon breeds.
Maine Coon cat breed
For a long time, the Maine Coon cat had an advantage. Some adult cats can weigh up to fifteen kilograms. This amazingly beautiful and noble long-haired cat comes from North America. There are many legends about the origin of this cat. According to one of them, the breed Maine Coon is a relative of the lynx (due to similar tassels on the ears) and a wild forest cat. Another legend attributes these cats the relationship with the raccoon: in America they are also called the Maine raccoon cat.
In addition to the unusual tips of the ears, the biggest breed of cats has one more distinctive feature: three lengths of wool. Their undercoat is dense and fluffy, there is a long coat of hair, and also an outer protective layer of wool, coarser and longer than an ovoid. This layer of wool has water-repellent properties, preventing wetting undercoat. The longest coat of a cat - on the tail, belly and hind legs (panties).
The colors of Maine Coon can be any, except chocolate, lilac and fawn. Black and white cats of this breed are rare. Cats are active, mobile and playful, very attached to the owner. With strangers are not aggressive, but careful. The voice of such cats is very quiet, similar to the chirping of birds. The breed has excellent health, and care of cats is absolutely not complicated, as they do not need daily combing out of wool.
The breed of cats Savannah
Savannah is a large and, that is characteristic, high cat. The weight of an adult animal can reach 15 kg, and the height at the withers - up to 60 cm. It appeared as a result of crossing a domestic shorthair cat and wild African serval. This breed also claims to be the largest domestic cat in the world.
The body of Savannah cats is flexible and oblong. Short thick coat of spotted color. The animal is very active and jumping: an adult cat can jump upwards by 3 meters, in length - up to 6 meters. Therefore, such a cat is better off living in a private house, and not in an apartment.
The character of the cats of one of the largest breeds Savannah is friendly and sociable. They are extremely inquisitive and have high intelligence. But lonely cats do not like loneliness and require constant attention. To the cat was healthy, it should be regularly strolled, and combing will save you from the cat's hair in the house.
Some mistakenly consider the Asher cat to be the biggest contender, however it has been scientifically proven that Asher is a myth. Such an independent breed does not exist. These big beautiful cats are classic representatives of the Savannah breed. Externally similar to a leopard, Asher cat is today considered the most expensive cat in the world.
The breed of Chausi cats
A domestic reed cat - this is one of the biggest shorthair cats of the Chausi or Shausi breed. It is bred by crossing an Abyssinian cat and a wild cane cat. The species of animals is impressive and even wild. The adult cat can weigh up to 18 kg. Cats are extraordinarily graceful and plastic.
Despite their wild ancestors, Chausi's cats are quite friendly and affectionate. True, they do not like to sit on their hands. These animals are intelligent and ubiquitous, do not fear water, easily open doors and doors, so they can climb into the closet and arrange a pogrom there. More often it happens at night, and in the afternoon the cats sleep more.
Feeling your care and appropriate care, a cat of any breed will thank you with your love, affection and devotion.