As the pressure of life increases, more and more people choose to keep pets for comfort. Pets can not only provide companionship, but also effectively relieve stress. With its independent and cute nature, cats have become ideal for busy office workers. Choosing a cat that suits you requires consideration of several factors, including breed characteristics, care needs, and personal lifestyle. This article will provide a detailed purchasing guide to help you choose the cat companion that suits you the most, making raising cats a great pleasure in life.
Cat breed suitable for novice breeds
Chinese pastoral cats
Weight: about 6㎏ (there is no specific standard for the weight of orange cats, which may be much more than 6㎏)
Lifespan: 14 ~ 21 years Origin: The market price of Chinese
kids: 0 ~ 500 yuan (If you are lucky, you can get a cute pastoral cat for free on the way home!)
Advantages: Most Chinese pastoral cats are very relatives, easy to feed, and have strong adjustment ability. They are very smart and very human. Unlike most breeds of cats, pastoral cats have very powerful mouse-catching ability. They are not only able to accompany you in life, but also a good helper for catching insects and mice.
Disadvantages: There are many pastoral cats and their appearance is uneven. Some cats have outstanding appearances, while others have slightly inferior appearances. Some cats are independent and don’t like to be confined at home. They often go out alone to play.
Rubodd cat
Weight: about 5.5 cm~9 cm
Life-span: 15 ~ 25 years
Origin: The market price of kittens in the United States: 5,000 ~ 30,000 yuan (Rubodds of good quality are often tens of thousands)
Advantages: The beauty of the rugdoll cat is unquestionable. It is often called "fairy cat" with noble and elegant temperament. It has a gentle personality, is very clingy, and is very obedient to its master. The Ragdoll cat has strong environmental regulation ability and basically does not react too much. It can integrate into the family in about two or three days.
Disadvantages: The price of mutants is relatively high and has a long development time. Its hair is long and is more likely to shed hair, especially during the hair change period, the home will be filled with doll hair, which is not suitable for rhinitis patients.
British Shorthair Cats
Weight: 8㎏~16㎏
Life-span: 13~16 years
Origin: The market price of kittens in the UK: 2000~10,000 yuan (the prices vary from different types, among which the gold gradual layer is the highest)
Advantages: The colors and types of British shorts are very rich, among which the blue cat, gold gradual layer and silver gradual layer are more popular. Their appearance has their own characteristics and can meet the needs of most people. The short English appearance is very cute, with a round head and big eyes, and most of them are gentle and sticky. It has strong regulation ability and is very easy to maintain, and is very suitable for novices.
Disadvantages: English shortness is prone to gain weight. When raising, feeding should be done regularly to avoid excessive obesity. Its stomach and intestines are weak, and it takes a long-term process to change grain. Yingshou is prone to two genetic diseases: hypertrophic cardiomyopathy and polycystic kidney disease. If you have related symptoms, you should seek medical treatment as soon as possible.
American Shorthair cats
Weight: The weight of adult cats is about 5 cm, and most male cats will be greater than 5 cm
Life-life: 15 ~ 20 years Origin: The market price of American kittens: 1000 ~ 3000 yuan
Advantages: The beauty and short personality are gentle, and generally do not yell or scream. It has strong resistance and is also relatively strong in environmental regulation. Meishao is a cat that does not hold grudges and is easily satisfied. At the same time, it is also very smart. Through training, you can understand the owner's instructions and satisfy most people's fantasies about cats.
Disadvantages: Meishao is full of energy and is very easy to break up. Moreover, Meishou is prone to diseases of myocardial hypertrophy, and the older you are, the greater the disease record, so you should take your cat for physical examination in the later stage.
Maine cat
Weight: Adult female cats weigh between 4 and 6, while male cats are heavier, about 7 and 11,000
Life-span: About 15 years Origin: The market price of kittens in the United States: 2,000-10,000 yuan
Advantages: Maine's body size is much larger than that of ordinary cats, and can reach the size of a medium-sized dog after adulthood. It belongs to a long-haired cat with big clump ears, long neck cats, and very handsome in appearance. Maine is known as the "gentle giant". Although it looks domineering, its personality is very calm and generous. It is calm and calm when encountering things, and is easy to get along with other animals, and is very easy to raise.
Disadvantages: Raising Maine requires certain economic conditions. Because of its large size, its appetite is three times that of ordinary cats. It requires daily combing to prevent hair from being knotted. It should be noted that due to genetic inheritance, Maine cats are prone to hip dysplasia, and owners should pay more attention when raising them.
Garfield
Weight: about 5 cm
Life-life: 8 ~ 10 years
Origin: The market price of kittens in the United States: 5,000 ~ 30,000 yuan
Advantages: The impression that Garfield gives people is round. It has a round head, big eyes, small ears, thick and short tail and legs, and it looks very cute and honest overall. In fact, Garfield is indeed a kind of cat with a calm and honest personality. It can get along well with other cats and dogs, and is suitable for families who want to achieve both cats and dogs.
Disadvantages: The stomach and intestines are poor, so you need to try to choose cat food containing probiotics. Because Garfield's face is relatively flat, it is prone to cat rhinitis and needs to clean the face frequently. Adding fat will cause tears to make you cry often, and not paying attention to cleaning will leave tears. You need to wipe it with a clean wet tissue in the morning and evening..
Sphinx cats
Weight: 3.5㎏ ~ 5.5㎏
Life-span: 9 ~ 15 years
Origin: The market price of kittens in Canada: 3000 ~ 20,000 yuan
Advantages: Sphinx cats are hairless cats, which are very suitable for novice people who want to raise cats but are allergic to cat hair. It has a gentle personality and good patience, and is generally not angry.
Disadvantages: It is more sensitive to temperature and light, and is prone to sun tanning, so you need to apply sun protection when going out; it is best to keep the indoor temperature between 24 and 30 degrees so that the cat will feel comfortable. Moreover, since hairless cats secrete fast oil, they need to be cleaned frequently.
Persian cats
Weight: 3㎏ ~ 5.5㎏
Life-span: 13 ~ 15 years Origin: The market price of kittens in the UK: 2000 ~ 6000 yuan
Advantages: Persian cats are long-haired cats, with fluffy and thick hair and soft texture, giving people a sense of elegant and dignifiedness. Its face is relatively flat, its head is round and large, and it looks very cute and cute. Persian cats have a gentle personality, like quietness, and will be quietly by their owners. It has strong ability to regulate the environment and can adapt as soon as possible when it reaches the new environment.
Disadvantages: Although Persian cats are very easy to masturbate, they hate being held in summer because of their long hair. Therefore, the owner should not be too enthusiastic at this time. Persian cats have poor stomach and intestines. They should have sufficient water. It is best to feed them soft and easy-to-digest food.
Siamese cats
Weight: 2.5㎏ ~ 5.5㎏
Life-span: 12~20 years
Origin: Siam (Thailand) The market price of kittens: 500~1500 yuan
Advantages: Siam has strong regulation ability and can quickly adjust unfamiliar environments. It is not prone to illness, has a small body odor, and is very friendly to novices. Siam is lively and active, and has a strong curiosity. It is very smart and can understand the owner's face. After training, it can understand the command. It is a cat that can be taken out for a walk. At the same time, it is also a cat pet that recognizes its owner very much. If Siam is forced to separate from its owner, it may cause the cat to suffer from depression.
Disadvantages: Because Siam is full of energy, it has the nickname "Husky in Cats" and has strong destructive power. It belongs to a shorthair cat, which is not cold-resistant and will turn black when frozen.
German Curly Cat
Weight: Adult females are about 2.5 cm, males are about 4 cm, lifespan: 10 ~ 15 years Origin: Devon, England The market price of kittens: 3000 ~ 6000 yuan
Advantages: German looks very delicate and cute. It has a pair of big ears, long body, curly and soft hair, looking like an elf. Devin is a social expert among cats. He has a lively and active personality. He likes to get close to humans and usually likes to play with his owner. When you are happy, the curly cat will shake its tail like a dog, so it also has the nickname "poodle". Because Devin's hair is short and curly, the hair loss is lighter than other types of cats, and it is more suitable for friends who love cleanliness and have mild rhinitis.
Disadvantages: German is clingy, so he needs more attention from his master. When you work, it will often come to play with you. Moreover, due to short hair, the oil on the skin of German skin will be secreted more and need to be cleaned regularly, otherwise it is easy to produce odor. It has poor cold resistance and needs to be kept warm when the weather gets cold.
Choose a suitable pet cat is the key to starting a happy journey. Think carefully and be prepared and you will gain a loyal friend that will bring laughter and happiness to your home. Pet cats can not only accompany you through every day, but also create countless beautiful memories with you. Let them be a part of your life and enjoy the time you spend with these little lives.