Cats like everything, and little kittens in particular. It is unlikely that there will be a person who would remain indifferent to the charming face of his pet. However, some breeds of cats, even at a respectable age, look like a kitten.
The smallest domestic cats - breeds
When it comes to which breed of cats is the smallest, it is usually called singapore . Her path to the Guinness Book of Records resembles a fairy tale in which a homeless creature has become a real princess. The weight of the female does not exceed two, and the male weighs three kilograms. The wool of cats, which has no undercoat, is short and very soft. Elegant and at the same time unpretentious, the cat fascinates everyone with big eyes.
Skif-tai-don (toy-bob) , with a look like a Thai cat toy sizes. Its weight rarely reaches 2.5 kg. The cat is quick and incredibly brave. She likes to store things or, like a doggy, bring them on a team. And the tail of a dwarf bobtail sometimes has the appearance of a pompon.
The Napoleon breed, named after Napoleon Bonaparte, is one of the most defenseless and beautiful. She should never be let out into the street alone. Cats exist in two types: with short and regular paws. Equally trusting, they are excellent companions for young children.
Many do not even realize that there is a breed of small cats, similar to the dachshund , called Minskin . From other cats it is distinguished by the fact that the coat covers only the head, large ears, tail and paws. On the body it is so rare that it is practically invisible.
In weight not more than 4 kg Balinese cat was originally called Siamese long-haired. It has a triangular face and a fluffy tail. The present name of the cat was given thanks to the graceful movements of dancers. She likes to talk like a cat and never claws at you.
Devon Rex - this is one of the most mysterious in appearance rocks, reminiscent of a fairy-tale character from the films about Harry Potter. Deprived of proportions, the body is covered with curling hair that never molts. In the nature of this mini kitty, there is something from the dog, as it always growls, if someone pozaritsya on her property and something from the monkey.
The Munchkin breed unites blue-eyed creatures with short or long hair of the most diverse coloration with legs, like the dachshund. The hosts lead them often, like dogs on a leash. Cats quickly get used to the new situation with new people. They like to sit on their hind legs, leaning on the tail.
Among all the variety of pets, belonging to the definition of the smallest domestic cat, it is impossible not to mention the breed boredom . She has low legs, taken from munchkin and curly hair, like a lamb. Eyebrows and mustache must be curly. And, still she is not at all afraid of water.
A miniature lamb is like a cat lamkin (dwarf rex), which appeared just recently. The breed is very mobile and has a cheerful disposition.
The smallest wild cat
In India and on the island of Sri Lanka, the smallest wild cat in the world lives. The gray coat, covered with red spots, gave the name of the breed a rusty cat . Large individuals barely reach a weight of 1.5 kg.
In southern Africa, a black-footed cat with a weight of females slightly over one kilogram was found. Leading a separate way of life, brave and rather aggressive, they are almost not studied.
If you forget about the breed, and talk about the cat as a person, the championship in the list of the smallest cat in the world in previous years was given to a cat named Mr. Peebles, who in two years had a weight of 1.5 kg.
His fellow countryman Tinker-Toi weighed less than 700 grams at a height of 7 cm and a length of 19 cm.
To date, this pedestal is taken by an American beauty with short paws growing 15.24 cm.