DOMESTIC LONG HAIR

The Domestic Long Hair is the same breed of cat as the Domestic Short Hair, but with longer fur. It is descended from cats that were brought to America aboard ships to hunt rats and was selectively bred in America into today's Domestic Long Hair. The name Domestic Long Hair is given to cats whose parentage is in question; otherwise, it is referred to as an American Long Hair and only American Long Hairs can be show cats.
This long haired cat does require regular grooming if it does not like to groom itself and must be bathed every one to two weeks as part of the grooming process. For this reason, and many others, Domestic Long Hair cats do not make good outdoor cats - their coats are prone to matting which, if not attended to properly, can lead to infections.
Domestic Long Hair coats can come in a wide range of colors and patterns - there is no standard or predictability in color. This breed of cat also has almost as many different personalities so it is relatively easy to find a suitable cat for any environment and family. There is no average weight for this breed, but Domestic Long Hairs tend to be a medium sized cat. On average, they will live for twelve to twenty years.
Domestic Long Hairs are a hearty breed of cat (as part of their 'working cat' heritage) and do not have any specific medical problems or concerns, but they can be prone to obesity so it is important to monitor their diet.


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Munchkin

 

 

 

Munchkin (cat)

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Munchkin
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Teenage munchkin kitten.
OriginUnited States
Breed standard
TICAstandard
Notes
Color: Seal color point long haired.
Cat (Felis catus)

The Munchkin is a cat breed created by a naturally occurring genetic mutation that results in cats with abnormally short legs. However, the shortness of their legs does not seem to interfere with their running and leaping abilities.[1] The gene responsible has been compared to the one that give Welsh Corgis, Basset Hounds and Dachshunds their short stature; however, Munchkins do not suffer from the many spinal problems that are typically associated with those canine breeds[2] as cats' spines are physically different from dogs'. The spine of a Munchkin cat is usually indistinguishable from that of other cats.

History
Throughout history and around the globe there have been sightings of short-legged cats from Russia to Germany to Great Britain.[4] A breeding population existed in Europe around the middle of twentieth century but the lines died out during and after the Second World War.[5]
The breed was first discovered in the United States in 1964 by Ellen Kasten in the town of Westbury, New York. Growing up on a farm, Mrs. Kasten was particularly inclined to welcome any animal into her home. She named the first Munchkin "Little One" due to her tiny legs as a kitten. However, the cat was not bred and therefore was not discovered again until 1983 when Sandra Hochenedel, a music teacher in Louisiana, found 2 pregnant cats who had been chased by a bulldog under a truck.[6] She kept one of the cats and named her Blackberry and half of her kittens were born short-legged. Hochenedel gave a short legged male kitten from one of Blackberry's litters to a friend, Kay LaFrance, and she named the kitten Toulouse. It is from Blackberry and Toulouse that today's Munchkin breed is descended.
The Munchkin was first introduced to the general public in 1991 via a national network televised cat show held by The International Cat Association (TICA) in Madison Square Garden.[7] Critics predicted that the breed would develop back, hip and leg problems similar to those that plague some Dachshunds.[8] Studies were conducted by Dr Solveig Pflueger (Chief of the genetics committee for TICA) who determined that the Munchkins were physically sound.[6] Amidst much controversy, TICA accepted the Munchkin into its New Breed development program in September 1994. One veteran show judge—who had Munchkin supporters threatening to burn her house[9]—resigned in protest, calling the breed an affront to breeders with ethics.[10] The Munchkin achieved TICA Championship status in May 2003.

Characteristics

Munchkin kitten, 7 months old The Munchkin is generally described as a sweet-natured, playful, people-oriented, outgoing and intelligent cat which responds well to being handled.[3][11]

The Munchkin is a small to medium sized cat with a moderate "semi-foreign" body type. A male Munchkin typically weighs between 6 to 9 pounds (3–4 kg) and is usually larger than a female Munchkin, which typically weighs between 4 to 8 pounds.[7] The short legs of the Munchkin may be slightly bowed, although excessive bowing is a disqualification in the show ring. Cow-hocked legs are also penalized. The hind legs can be slightly longer than the front. According to the Animal Planet show Cats 101, there are three types of legs on Munchkins: standard, super-short, and rug hugger.
As pets they are very playful and outgoing; they don't let their shorter legs hinder them from doing things that other cats do. Munchkins are also a very smart cat breed.
The body of the Munchkin cat is medium sized with a level spine with a slight rise from the shoulder to the rump.[12]
For TICA shows, they are separated by fur length into two groups: Munchkin and Munchkin Longhair. The short-haired variety has a medium-plush coat while the Long-haired has a semi-long silky coat. The Munchkin comes in all colors and patterns.[4] This variety stems from the outcross program, which allows the use of any domestic cat that does not already belong to a recognized breed. Similarity to other breeds is grounds for disqualification.







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How to Make Your Cats Drink Water?

People often think of cats as animals that don't like to drink water. I will show you how to get your cats to drink water. I have four water dishes that I pour water in each day for my cats. I always fill it up with refreshing and cold Arrowhead water. The water should be cold enough to be cool but not ice cold or too cold. It is important that cats have clean and fresh tasting water everyday. I also give the cats dry food to make them thirsty so that they will drink. My cat was once at the waterbowl for five minutes because she was so thirsty from the dry food. It is important that you give cats wet/canned food too because that is good for their health. If your cats don't want to drink plain unflavored water then you should go to your local pet store such as Petco to see if they have any special tuna flavored water available.

Try tis :



  • Feed your cats dry food to motivate them to drink.



  • Have five to seven bowls of clean,fresh, and cold water available


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  • Sprinkle some tuna juice from a can of cat fod into the water to motivate them to drink


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