Cat Napoleon, also known as the Minuet, was developed with by crossing munchkins with Persian cats. Miniature the sight of Napoleon makes it look like the Pekingese or Corgi in the world cats.
The breed has a round muzzle with large eyes and vertical ears, fluffy hair and tail, as well as short legs. Napoleons known for their humble behavior and may be constant a source of joy and laughter for their owners.
Breed history
Napoleon was first bred in the USA by a basset hound breeder Joseph Smith One of Joseph’s favorite cat breeds was munchkin, but he decided that the short-footed breed is practically no different from many others. As a result, in the mid-90s, Joseph decided to create a new a breed that will have its own unique features, distinct from all other cats, and long-legged, and short-legged.
Smith selected a Persian cat as an additional breed, since it has a rather exotic look and unusual body type. As a result, as planned, Napoleon received unique wool combined with short paws.
In January 2015, after voting at the International The Cat Association name Napoleon was changed to “Minuet.” However, the breed is still regarded as Napoleon in many other international organizations.
Napoleon’s character
Like the Persians, Napoleons or minuets have a pleasant and obedient character. They are focused on the person and his family, love affection and hugs, therefore, are in many ways ideal home pets.
Napoleons also have high intelligence and can easily understand the needs of its owner. They quickly adapt to any home setting. The breed does not require too much attention, therefore, it is quite quiet and rarely meows.
Napoleons with their highly developed mental abilities are very curious, they often greet their family members at the door and follow them all over the house. These cats are practically devoid of aggressiveness, therefore they are safe for other pets and children. With all his good nature, Napoleon will remain loyal to its owner throughout his life.
Care and maintenance
There are two varieties of Napoleon – short-haired and longhair, and the latter definitely needs more thorough grooming. Napoleons molt relatively weakly, but to maintain a good look they should be combed out one or two once a week to avoid tricks. Also make sure that the animal’s claws did not grow too long, you can trim them once a month.
As for feeding, for kittens and adult Napoleons general or regular diet for cats is recommended.
Health problems
Most of these cats are in good health and live in an average of 14-15 years. They are typically characterized only common common problems for all cats. However, since the breed partially has the genetics of a Persian cat, it should avoid those individuals who have stenosis of the nostrils, epiphora (lacrimation) and flat features.
Interesting Facts
- Napoleons (minuets) can jump, but they do it wrong like other cats
- These cats are not dwarf sizes, but medium – their weight ranges from 2.5 to 4 kg in adults
- The breed has a striking sweet and innocent facial expression.
- Napoleons are considered “puppies from the cat world”
Kitten price Napoleon
The breed is poorly distributed in Russia and the CIS countries. Kittens with pedigrees have a relatively high price starting at 40 thousand rubles and more. Private breeders cost a cat slightly less and starts, as a rule, from 30 thousand rubles.
