CENTERY OF ELITE BRITISH CATS, KITTENS ELITE BRITISH

WHITE BRITISH: COLOR STANDARD

The color of white British cats should be even, clean, uniform, each hair should be equally colored from top to bottom.

A white British cat should not have spots, stripes, or “smoky” dark hairs. There should also be no yellowness; it is most often found near the eyes, at the base of the tail and on the head. The nose and paw pads of a white British breed should be pink.

Important! In childhood, white kittens often have small spots (on the head), which indicates the absence of deafness. As the years progress, all these spots disappear.

The white British cat has an interesting feature: the fact is that the hairs are not white, and the color of the coat is hidden by the W gene.

Eye color in white cats can be in three variations:

• orange (BRI w 64)
• blue (BRI w 61)
• odd-eyed (BRI w 63)

GENETICS OF WHITE COLOR

The genetics of this color are one of the most interesting. The “W” gene is responsible for the white color, which seems to “hide” any other color under the white. In other words, under the white color there can be any other color that is “covered” with white paint.

And it’s not even entirely correct to call animals of a given color colored at all. After all, there is no pigment in their fur at all; more precisely, they are not colored.

White cats have the “W” gene - dominant. Genotype "WW" or "Ww". Cats with the “WW” genotype will produce offspring of only white color (regardless of what color the second sire is), and cats with the “Ww” genotype can produce offspring of both white and other colors.

The first sign of a white color is a pink nose and no rim, which is extremely important, because... many may confuse this color with the silver chinchilla.

Let's take a closer look.

W – white epistasis, covers all colors (dominant gene).

w – allows color to appear

The “W” gene also affects the hearing organs and eye color. Often white animals with blue eyes suffer from deafness.

Eye color in white cats depends on the “c” and “ca” genes.

“c” is a true albino, pink iris, “sa” is an albino with blue eyes.

INTERESTING TO KNOW

• White cats with blue eyes will most often be deaf, since this color is linked to hearing genes.
• Cats with different eye colors (one eye is blue, the other is golden) can be deaf in one ear - exactly on the side where the eye color is blue.
• This color, unfortunately, carries many mutations and often cats of this elegant color cannot boast of such excellent health as their colored counterparts, and their immune system is also weaker.
• Two white cats can produce a kitten of a different color (if the genetic formula of the parents looks like Ww+Ww)
• two non-white parents can never produce a white kitten (since the gene for white color - W - is dominant)

Character

When you look at a white British man, you have an uncontrollable desire to cuddle him. However, the animal itself does not tolerate familiarity. Although kittens do not refuse to play and caress with their owner. Adults do not like to be held. If you pet a British cat while sleeping or when she is busy doing something, the animal will most likely leave or show sharp claws. The owner can only resign himself and caress the pet with his eyes.

Owners of white British cats often admit that they do not feel like their owners. This does not mean that animals do not need care and love. They crave attention just like other cat breeds, but they do it in their own way. A curious pet can follow a person on his heels, carefully watching what the owner is doing.

The white British cat is inherently respectable; she will rarely rush around the apartment or jump on the closet. Having accustomed the pet to the scratching post in a timely manner, the owner does not have to worry about the safety of the furniture. These cats are not annoying or mischievous. In general, British cats have an easy-going character. To prevent your pet from turning into a sofa cushion, you need to monitor its weight.

The British meow on rare occasions. As for heat or severe stress (visit to the clinic, traveling by car), some owners do not hear their cat for months. Begging for food is beneath the dignity of white British people. The most the cat will do is cast a reproachful glance towards the owner.

You should not buy a British cat for families with small children. A rare representative of this breed favors children. Children are too clingy and noisy, which can turn a cat’s life into constant stress and the search for a secluded place to sleep. The British do not like long games and persistent petting. It will be difficult to explain to children that this plush miracle is inviolable.

WHITE BRITISH CATS: PHOTOS OF ADULTS

Below is a gallery of photos of British cats and cats.

Advantages and disadvantages

Pedigree pure white kittens are bred by an officially recognized breeder, with membership in a cat club. The high price for a purebred kitten is justified by the purebred and exclusivity of the pet. These kittens have the following advantages:

1. They have a certificate (passport) confirming all information about the breed:

• name of the breed,
• date of birth, kitten’s name, gender and color;
• the breed and nicknames of his parents; and
• information about the club and breeder.
• mark about the breeding class of the cat;
• purchase agreement

1. Pre-familiar, predictable appearance and character of the animal.
2. The British are well-bred, accustomed from an early age to the tray and scratching post.
3. With proper care they are long-lived, up to 20 years
4. Albinos are distinguished by their noble origin and prestige.
5. Opportunity to participate in cat shows.

The disadvantages of snow-white British people include:

1. Quite a price, determined by the breeding condition of the pet:

• show class for exhibitions;
• breed class for breeding;
• pet class for home, limited by the right of reproduction;

1. Pets are excluded from the breeding class; white cats and female cats cannot be mated with each other.
2. Snow-white kittens have genetic health problems: partial or complete deafness, decreased vision, loss of smell.
3. Maintenance, care, food are expensive, especially for show class.
4. The agreement provides:

• mandatory participation of a snow-white show-class pet in exhibitions;
• For the pet class, castration is recommended.

With all the advantages and disadvantages of the snow-white British, the main thing is to buy a healthy, sociable, affectionate pet. Surround your pet with care, attention, provide decent care and nutrition.

WHITE BRITISH KITTENS: PHOTOS OF SMALL KITTENS

We are pleased to present photos of white British kittens.

History of the origin of the breed

First option

According to historians, the Briton is one of the most ancient breeds. Surely, many remember that cats were especially popular in the Roman Empire for hundreds of years. Emperors, as a rule, had not one or three cats, but about a dozen pets. These cats were brought to Britain by Roman soldiers from Ancient Rome . The images that have been preserved from those times show that they were short-haired gray British dogs not only with large round eyes, but also quite sharp fangs.

Second option

Absolutely opposite to the first version is the second version of the origin of British seals. According to the second story, these wonderful animals appeared on the British Isles thanks to French sailors, who took them with them on voyages in the hope that the cats would protect their ship from rats and mice. In France they were also used as rat catchers in wine cellars.

Appearance

Standards for a British person's appearance were set in 1982. The model is considered to be a stocky animal with a wide chest, muscular body, strong rounded paws and short, plush-like fur. A feature of the breed is the presence of a rather large skin fold near the head. The nose is small, straight, wide.

Developed chin. The cheeks are plump and massive. The ears are small, neat, the same size in width and height. The medium-sized thick tail is rounded at the tip. The eyes are round, their color depends on the type of color of the breed. The average weight of a cat is from 3 to 5 kg, a cat - from 5 to 7 kg.

Main problems

The main problems - with the intestines - can arise due to thick fur. The British are clean, so they constantly lick their fur. In this case, the stomach can become clogged with clumps of fur, which are difficult to remove without the help of a veterinarian. In advanced cases, you will have to resort to surgical intervention. To avoid such trouble, owners need to constantly comb their pet, at least once a week. During shedding, use a comb every other day. For preventive purposes, you can purchase special food that helps cleanse the body.