Ural Rex is an extremely rare and truly unique breed of cats that were bred in Russia. Unfortunately, there are very few specimens of this species, as breeders do not actively breed and popularize the breed.
The history of the appearance of the cat breed Ural Rex
For the first time these cats were sighted in the middle of the 20th century, when geologists and biologists conducting research in the Urals noted in their records the fact of observing strange animals of the cat family. They had a strange wool, which was all twisted into curls and curls. The first attempts to breed the breed were made in 1999 by the staff of the kennel "Fagot". It was in their result that the successors of the species were obtained. Reks are recognized as one of the most promising and interesting breeds that are available at the moment.
Standards of the Ural Rex
External signs defining the breed were identified and approved in Russia in 1994, and a few years later they were supplemented and refined. The official world recognition was received only in 2006 at the WCF exhibition and is obliged to have such data:
- an animal of medium size, strong and muscular;
- wool wavy, short or medium length;
- Head in the form of a triangle with rounded corners;
- huge eyes of almond shape should be widely placed;
- high and erect ears;
- the curl is necessarily clear, the color of the coat can be any.
It is forbidden to cross the cat of the Ural Rex with any other species to maintain the development of the species.
The content of the Ural Rex
The biggest difficulty that awaits the owner of such a pet is care for the chic hair of an animal, which almost entirely consists of a thick and dense undercoat. Dead hairs do not fall out themselves, which requires constant combing out with a special brush.
To make the curls of shine and silky, you need to go through them with a velvet or suede cloth. During moulting it is desirable to provide the pet with professional trimming. The positive side of the content of rex can be considered a complete absence of hairs throughout the house, which is not only convenient in terms of hygiene, but also nice for allergy sufferers.
In bathing, cats do not need much, differ excellent appetite and lack of propensity to obesity.
The character of the Ural Rex
It is necessary to reconcile with the fact that this cat will behave as a full-fledged mistress and family member. The owner becomes the center of the universe for her, she will follow him on his heels, adapt to his lifestyle and try to express his affection and love in every possible way.
Rexes are unusually active, playful and rarely know the measure of their pranks. This makes them an ideal friend for children or young people. Congenital grace and self-esteem allow the cat to behave exponentially at exhibitions, demonstrating an excellent bearing and obedience.
During the mating games pets behave quietly and do not disturb the hosts with loud meowing or destructive games.
Kittens of the Ural Rex
Rex babes are born with a straight fur that becomes curly only when they reach the age of one. Feeding a young pet should consist of high-quality feeds or homemade food. The diet includes foods rich in protein, vegetables, fruits and a variety of cereals. Do not accustom a kitten to spicy, salty, fatty or fried foods, which will avoid further health problems.