Chausie Cat
History / Profile of Chausie Cat
Chausie cat is an unusual breed. That's putting it mildly. The
whole point is that Chausie is a hybrid of the wild cat Felis Chausie (which is
directly reflected in the name) and Abyssinian cat. Nay. Wild reed cats
are used for interbreeding constantly, up to the present day, although not
always. Such uniqueness determines the price - a Chausie kitten can cost 10 or
more thousand dollars, thanks to which the breed is among the five most
expensive in the world.
There is a clear classification (F1-F4) in four stages,
which reflects the percentage of wild blood in the pet. Group F1 are kittens
obtained directly from crossing a wild reed cat and an Abyssinian cat. However,
now the breeding program allows you to cross wild cats with domestic
short-haired cats.
In subsequent groups, the percentage of wild blood is less,
which directly affects the character and size of the animal. It looks something
like this:
F2 - derived from the F1 group and the Chausie cat of any of
the four groups. They have a very large size, a quarter of wild blood, and a
freedom-loving temperament.
F3 - the percentage of wild blood is 1/8, which directly
affects the build and character. Close in size to domestic cats, highly
socialized.
F4 - have the size of a common domestic cat, have maximum
socialization, and are used for crossing with types F1 and F2.
We will talk more about the characteristics of the character
of each of the groups below.
The history of the Chausie breed, according to some
felinologists, is rooted in ancient times. In particular, some ancient peoples
mated domestic cats and wild cats. The resulting individuals had a calmer
disposition, their socialization was easier, while they retained excellent
hunting qualities, knew how to swim, and were used for hunting.
The Egyptians, for example, used them primarily to hunt
waterfowl. There are ancient Egyptian frescoes that depict large cats paired
with a person, having ears with small tassels. The first modern Chausies were
bred in America in the 60s. Today, the breed is registered with TICA.
Chausie Kitten |
Characteristics of the Chausie cat breed
Adaptability 10/10
Attachment to the
family 10/10
Gaming
activity 09/10
intelligence 10/10
General
health 10/10
Wool
fallout 06/10
Friendliness to
children 06/10
Friendly to
dogs 10/10
Love of meows 02/10
Breed
Information of Chausie cat
Country of origin |
Egypt |
Lifetime |
12-14 years |
Size |
large |
Weight |
Cats: 7-12 kg, Cats: 7-9 kg |
Coat type |
shorthair |
Color |
ticked tabby, black or gray |
Lifestyle |
outdoors / indoors |
Chausie Price |
1 000 - 20 000 $ |
Description of Chausie cat
Chausie is a cat with a temperament, do not forget about it.
In Ukraine, these animals can be counted on the fingers, so they are rare.
Despite the many innate qualities of the wild reed cat, the Chausie, first of
all, is a pet, even if we are talking about animals of category F1 and F2.
It is noted that they do not like prolonged loneliness, and,
on the contrary, love the company of their family and master. Very loyal.
Chausie is a big cat. Males can reach 10 or more kilograms,
have a body length of up to 1 m. In the wild, even a person should be afraid of
them during the mating season. The color is of three types - black, tabby and
silver (ticked). However, the tip of the tail should invariably be black. The
ears are slightly elongated, with small tassels. Chausies have a very strong
body, thanks to which they can make just incredible jumps and amazingly climb
trees, especially given their size.
Personality
Depending on which of the above groups your pet belongs to,
the presence of certain, wild personality traits is also determined. As an
example, we can cite one condition put forward by breeders to future owners -
individuals of categories F1 and F2 do not sell to those who live in an
apartment. These animals need a private home with the ability to often be
outside, in a natural environment. Moreover, the presence of an aviary is also
necessary.
In other words, the more wild blood, the more wild
instincts, aggression, and the need for a natural environment and appropriate
life. On the other hand, even Chausie cats of the first category show great
friendliness to humans. Accordingly, the less wild blood, the more affection
and kindness in the pet, the greater the socialization and the less he needs to
satisfy his natural hunting needs.
In battle, they cannot be stopped or frightened, and given
the size and power of such a cat, it is better to keep it away from the cats of
neighbors. Since the enemy will not have a chance. In addition to the fact that
Chausie cats are excellent hunters, they are not afraid of water, are able to
hunt and swim. They normally perceive other pets, only if they are not rodents,
fish or birds - there may be problems for obvious reasons.
But with a friendly dog, the Chausie cat will always find a
common language and even try to make friends. But with children, these animals
may have difficulties, due to innate aggression, however, this is more likely
to apply to the first two types. That is, in general, they are neutral to
children, as long as they do not overdo it. Chausies are intelligent,
quick-witted, perfectly oriented in space, and remember the terrain.
Common diseases
The health of these cats is excellent, for this thanks to
Mother Nature and natural selection. However, given the cost of the Chausie
cat, it needs to provide perfect nutrition and conditions, since even excellent
health can be undermined by the fault and oversight of the owner.
How to take care of Chausie cats?
The beautiful coat of the Chausie breed needs periodic
combing, however, since these are short-haired cats, it often does not make
sense to do this. Also, it is necessary to brush your teeth at least three
times a week, take a bath once a month, or as necessary, and monitor the
cleanliness of the ears. Do not forget that you need to trim the claws,
preferably at least once a month or as needed.