In the world there is a large number of breeds of cats with short hair, many of them existed long before the appearance of more fluffy brethren.
For example, a Russian blue cat , was the favorite breed of Tsar Peter I, and British short-haired animals - lived in England back in the Middle Ages.
Cats with very short hair are suitable for maintenance in the family, where they do not want or do not have the opportunity to devote sufficient time, frankly speaking, not small, caring for the wool cover of the pet. Nevertheless, minimal care for the hair of such an animal, all the same, is necessary.
Popular breeds of shorthair cats
The most popular breeds of cats with short hair, to date, are - British shorthair and scotish fold. These are large, muscular animals, similar to teddy bears, unpretentious, with good health, an active temperament. Cats of these breeds are very affectionate, are attached to children, easily adapt for living in an apartment.
The short-haired breed of cats "exot" is some version of the Persian cat, they have very similar faces, they are also called "Persian for the lazy", you can take care of the wool somewhat less often. These pets are very playful, have an easy, livable character.
Recently, very fashionable for the content, become cats with a short curly hair, they like no other breeds, attract attention to themselves. The owner of a lean body, long and thin paws, graceful head - the ancestor of cats with wavy, curly hair - Cornish Rex.
Close to the gherkins, the Devon Rex breed, originated in 1960, the wool cover of these cats is similar to the caracul.
Reks are very attached to the owners, like dogs, they are smart, have strong immunity, almost do not cause allergies.