During the life of cats among people as pets many breeds were bred, some of which gained popularity and familiar to many, others were few and unknown. Is there breeds preserved from ancient times in the wild and not evolved, today they are very few. Today we get acquainted with very rare breeds.
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- 1 Munchkins
- 2 Serengeti
- 3 Mekong Bobtail
- 4 Caracal
- 5 Toyger
- 6 Elf
- 7 Serval
- 8 Savannah
- 9 Chausie
Munchkins
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Short-footed cat with an elongated body. This breed did not appear in selection process, and as a result of gene mutation.
Cats can sit upright while using their tail as a pillar that makes them look like a kangaroo.
Munchkins are complaisant, friendly, not picky, friends with children and walk on a leash in a harness.
Serengeti
This breed was created in 1994 by mixing Bengal and Oriental Shorthair cats.
Breeders wanted to create a pet similar to the African serval.
Serengeti has the longest paws among domestic cats, they affectionate, faithful, very playful and love communication. The weight of cats can reach 15 kg.
Mekong Bobtail
The breed was bred in Southeast Asia. Cat tail is short and with kinks.
Bobtails have a high level of intelligence. Not tolerate mess in the house and ready to clean up the toys for the baby and bring to the owner of the slippers.
Also, they have a developed genetic attachment not to home, and the owner. The eyes are very expressive and convey the slightest mood changes.
Caracal
The cat looks like a trot, the ears are also decorated with black tassels. It lives in the deserts and steppes of the Arabian Peninsula, in Asia and India.
Although the breed is wild, but the caracal is easily tamed – In ancient times, these cats hunted small animals.
The weight of caracals is up to 15 kg, and height – 50 cm at the withers. Them a spacious enclosure is needed, since caracals are very playful and they can easily turn the whole house upside down.
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Toyger
A new breed of cats, recently bred.
Cats of this breed are similar to tigers, but by nature are best suitable for keeping in an apartment.
They are playful and love company. Toyger can be called perfect. domestic cat.
Now this breed is gaining popularity in America, Canada and Australia
Elf
This breed resembles creatures from another planet. The torso is almost devoid of hair or covered with down, wool – only on the ears of fashion and tail, plus crooked ears.
There are extremely few cats of this breed, only 10 individuals are known, living in the USA. Elves’ weight can reach 6 kg, and the curvature of the ears vary from 90 to 180 degrees.
Until now, the breed has not received official recognition.
Serval
One of the three rarest breeds in the world, the ancestors of these cats were once wild animals.
This is a long-legged and slender kitty, pretty large.
Her weight can reach 18 kg, and body length 135 cm, color wool is like a cheetah.
Savannah
The second rarest breed, a hybrid of a domestic cat and a serval.
This is a very beautiful and spectacular breed. Cats have developed intelligence.
They are large, elegant, love water and require activity.
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Chausie
The breed was obtained as a result of crossing the Abyssinian cat with African breed.
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In Russia, there are only 10 representatives of this breed.
She is characterized by a combination of wild appearance and temperament with domestic character.
There are more than two hundred breeds of cats in the world: from ordinary yard to very rare and expensive, but they all have one thing in common – originality and the beauty. And whoever wants to have a pet is always can choose whether to buy a cat from an elite cattery or take from shelter. In any case, your furry friend will give you his warmth and affection.
