Kurilian Bobtail
History
Kurilian bobtail (not to be confused with Kurilsky) - the tailless breed of cats native to Russia. Traditionally, their place of residence is the Karelian isthmus, and for the first time, they were noticed by a man in the area of Lake Ladoga. Yes, you understood correctly - they were not brought out by any breeders, these cats are aboriginal and have an ancient history of origin.
Until now, no one can say when exactly the bobtails appeared in the territory of the Karelian isthmus and other related areas, but scientists suggest that many centuries ago their closest relatives could be Norwegian forest cats. Somehow in the process of development and resettlement in new territories, Norwegian got to the territory of modern Russia or the then Kievan Rus.
The short tail gene is dominant, and originated among cats living in the area, spontaneously, exactly when. It was also transmitted, spontaneously, and still, cats with tails about 5 centimeters long, can be found in local settlements. In fact, the breed of Karelian bobtail is quite rare, and if it were not for the locals and their belief that a cat with a short tail brings happiness to the house, they would be much less. Moreover, according to some experts, they could disappear altogether.
The Kotofei Tribal Commission began to create the first standard of the Kurilian Bobtail breed in 1987. To do this, cats were taken from the nursery Lilia Dvoryanovich. Unfortunately, at the time of recognition in the World Federation of Cats, the kennel Dvornovich no longer existed, and by the mid-2000s there were no cats left alive from this kennel. Now there are only 2 breeding kennels - "North-western Sky" in Karelia, and KLK "Kotofey" (although it is not a specialized nursery breed, it is engaged in breeding and these cats).
Characteristics of the breed
Adaptability 09/10
Attachment to the family 07/10
Gaming activity 09/10
intelligence 10/10
General health 10/10
Wool fallout 04/10
Friendliness to children 10/10
Friendly to dogs 10/10
Love for meows 03/10
Breed information
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The Origin |
Russia |
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lifetime |
15-18 years old |
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size |
Average |
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weight |
Cats: 4.5-6 kg, Cats: 2.5-4 kg |
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The type of wool |
shorthaired |
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Color |
any colors except chocolate and brown-and-brown |
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lifestyle |
Outdoors / indoors |
Kurilian bobtail price |
500 - 1000 $ |
Description
Kurilian bobtail - an ancient cat, with a rich history and
inner world, which this wealth is quite consistent. This breed is perfect for
large families, and for single owners, it will feel great in the apartment, and
in a private house. Flexible, kind character, mind and expressive appearance
make this pet a wonderful companion.
The Kurilian bobtail has a medium-sized body, medium-length
paws, ears also, medium. The muzzle is wedge-shaped, the eyes are large,
rounded. The tail is not straight, and rarely reaches a length of more than 10
cm. Colors there is a mass, although not all possible shades and combinations
of patterns. By the way, the length of the wool can vary and it has an
undercoat. The average life expectancy is 15-18 years.
Personality
Karelian bobtail - a cat kind and affectionate. Apparently,
not for nothing the locals so love these animals - centuries of beliefs in the
empty place are not born. The Kurilian tailless cats have a very balanced and
soft character, they perfectly find a common language with the person, well
understand what is required of them. Also, these pets perfectly feel the mood
and emotional state of the owner, and try to maintain their affection and even
just their presence in a difficult moment.
The cat breed Kurilian bobtail has a very sharp, developed
mind, opens doors and simple snaps, understands when it is talked about and in
general - gives the impression of a reasonable being. Have a large supply of
internal energy, love different types of activity, games, if the cat lives in
the apartment, she needs toys and her own corner. They get along well with
children, love to play with them.
These cats are very inquisitive, they are interested in
exploring the world around them, and if you live in the private sector,
consider this point. It is said that the Kurilian bobtail has been a good
swimmer in the past, and that even now it can be observed in the very vicinity
of Ladoga Lake, and who knows - maybe your pet will actually swim. Especially
given the fact that Norwegian forest cats, the closest relatives of The
Kurilian bobtails, have been doing this for centuries.
Common diseases
In general, The Kurilian Bobtail is a healthy cat and the
short-tail gene does not cause serious complications in other systems of the
body. Also, it is necessary to take into account the fact that the number of
standardized specimens of the breed is extremely small, and therefore there are
no deep studies today.
Care
Wool of these cats needs weekly regular combing, they need
to bathe about once every 2-3 months. The claws are cut on average once every
10 days. Be sure to clean your cat's eyes from sediments daily, ears clean
twice a week. Also, a good solution is to brush your teeth 3 times a week.
