The largest domestic cats in the world. What are the biggest cats Breed of big cats: giant pets

Among the variety of felines, domestic breeds are distinguished into a special group. The peculiarity of these animals is that they get along with other pets and humans, they are not difficult to care for and feed, they are docile and not dangerous for children. Compared to their wild counterparts, domestic cats are modest in size, but this group also has its record holders. We will talk about big cats in our article.

Big cats: an overview of large breeds

There are five breeds of domestic cats, representatives of which are considered the largest.

Savannah (ashera)

Despite the fact that some consider them to be representatives of different breeds, the Ashera differs from the savanna, approximately like a hippopotamus from a hippopotamus. In fact, this is one animal that has different names.

Savannah is the largest and most expensive domestic cat

The first kittens with breed characteristics of the modern savannah were born in 1986. They were the result of the work of American breeders who crossed the African serval with a domestic cat. After 15 years, the breed was recognized as an independent unit. And after 5 years, Ashera “appeared”, which they began to position as the largest and most expensive domestic cat. She surprisingly resembled the savannah - not only externally, but also genetically. DNA analysis put an end to this issue, and the names "ashera" and "savannah" became synonymous with one breed.

Savannah kitten

The truth was not revealed immediately, as the kittens received from the "wild" father and "home" mother, as they grew older, the breeders crossed with representatives of the "paternal nationality". The more serval blood flowed in the veins of the offspring, the more the kittens outwardly resembled a wild beast. Such animals were sold for a lot of money, passing off as representatives of a completely new breed. Today, the Ashera Savannah remains the rarest and most expensive domestic cat.

The weight of the animal is 8-13 kg, but felinologists say that there are individuals weighing up to 20 kg. The height at the withers can reach 1 m. The cat belongs to the short-haired breeds of the “sporty” type. With proper care, she retains a good shape all her life, without overgrowing with excess fat. It is better to keep the savannah in a spacious house with a garden. It is recommended to take outside the estate on a leash.

Accustomed to it since childhood, a cat on a walk behaves like a normal dog.

Interesting fact! Savannah is hypoallergenic, so it is recommended for those who suffer from hypersensitivity to pet hair and skin scales.

You can read more about this breed, its features, care and maintenance of the Savannah Asher on our website.

Video - Interesting facts about the Savannah breed

From English, the name of this variety of domestic cats is translated as "Manx raccoon", that is, a raccoon from the US state of Maine. Bright, luxurious giant cats make an unforgettable impression with their size, the beauty of the coat and the wild look, which the breeders dubbed as "wild look".

The presence of such an animal can seriously frighten if you do not know that representatives of the breed are distinguished by an extremely calm, even character, they get along well with children and pets, even dogs. In part, they themselves are considered dogs, as these felines have high intelligence and are quite amenable to training. Maine Coon can be trained to fetch a paper ball and even slippers!

Furry giants are flexible and graceful. Adults seem huge because of the elongated body, long tail and thick hair. Their parameters inspire awe and respect, because:

• adult males weigh up to 13-16 kg, and females - up to 8;
• The “length” from the nose to the tip of the fluffy tail can reach 1 m, and the maximum officially registered Maine Coon length is 1 m 23 cm.

Interesting fact! Cats of this breed "rake" the water before drinking. It is believed that this habit was inherited by their ancestors, who removed leaves and blades of grass from the surface of forest puddles.

Video - Maine Coon breed

The progenitor of all ragdolls is Josephine, a feline person of Angora appearance, born in the 60s of the last century. She had an amazingly docile personality. To the appearance of the breed put a paw and her husband - cat b. The offspring turned out to be unusually calm and beautiful. The name of the animals of this breed is translated as "rag doll". And, indeed, ragdolls are extremely phlegmatic and good-natured.

A warm and cozy cat can be stroked, hugged and kissed, nursed, seated and laid down, and he will not mind. At the World Championship of laziness, the ragdoll would become the absolute leader, having acquired the entire prize fund. This is a living toy for children, who must be able to properly handle the animal without causing it pain and harm.

The coat of medium-length cats resembles the Siamese version in color, but this is where the similarity with the eccentric breed ends. Ragdolls are surprisingly sweet and good-natured, which is why they are very popular.

Body length of adult animals, including tail:

• up to 80 cm in cats weighing up to 7 kg;
• up to 1 m in cats weighing up to 10 kg.

Interesting fact! The representative of this breed, Ragtime Bartholomew, became the largest cat in the world, according to the Guinness Book of Records in 1986.

Video - Ragdoll

Individuals of this species are among the five not only the largest, but also the most expensive cats in the world. They have an exotic appearance and an interesting origin. Chausie progenitors are reed cats and domestic cats. The combination of different colors and characters resulted in an amazing animal with a wild appearance and complaisant disposition. The breed was officially registered in 2003, and cats of rare beauty have gained worldwide popularity. There are not many of them in Russia yet, but the prospects of Chausie as an unusual pet are obvious.

Chausie is one of the most expensive cats in the world.

If we talk about the advantages and disadvantages of the breed, then the first include:

• exotic appearance;
• good health;
• sociability;
• lack of fear of water.

As for the disadvantages, these are, of course:

• high cost of a pedigree animal;
• difficulties in breeding ( crossed with cats);
• possible manifestations of a wild temper, which are expressed more in the desire to "travel" around the upper tier of the apartment;
• the habit of eating a lot, or rather, constantly. Chausie has an excellent appetite, but the tendency to overeat leads to digestive disorders and excess weight.

The weight of a mature individual is from 10 to 15 kg, height at the withers is 40 cm. Males are larger than cats, but young ladies are more active and mobile.

Interesting fact! Chausie cats have strong hunting instincts, so keeping them in the same house with domestic rodents and birds is dangerous for the lives of the latter.

Video - About Chausie

Siberian cat

The origin of this breed is already clear from the name, it is from Russian Siberia. Life in harsh conditions contributed to the fact that cats acquired a brutal appearance, strong constitution and thick coat.

It is believed that the progenitors of modern "Siberians" came to the Russian expanses from Bukhara. It was from there that they were brought by merchants and travelers during the time of Yermak. The transformation of Bukhara mini-predators into Siberian ones took place over many years and, by the way, without human intervention. "Visiting" cats naturally communicated with each other and with local murks. As a result, a new breed of animals appeared: with a noble appearance, wild color and confident character.

The backbone of the "Siberians" is strong, the body is strong and muscular. Despite their considerable size, these cats are playful and agile, they love to jump and fool around, especially at an early age. Many of them are not afraid of water, so they do not mind bathing.

Cats can bond with humans just as much as dogs. There are many stories about how mustachioed-striped people saved people's lives by timely reporting domestic gas leaks, fires and earthquakes. They happily live together with a person, are unpretentious in food and care, adore their owners and bitterly yearn for loneliness.

Interesting fact! One of the most famous representatives of the breed is the cat Dorofei, owned by Russian Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev. The fluffy pet of the politician took part in the meeting« no ties” with the family of former US President Barack Obama and brought the American guests to indescribable delight.

Video - All about Siberian cats

Other varieties of big cats

Completing the list of the largest domestic cats, it is worth recognizing that it is not exhaustive. There are other varieties of fluffy pets that are distinguished by their beauty and impressive size. These include the following cat breeds:

british

British, whose homeland is England. This is a soft, plush cat-bun, unusually cozy, but often with an independent character. At the beginning of the acquaintance, she demonstrates royal restraint and composure, but soon becomes kind and affectionate. The more time she spends with the owner, the stronger her trust and affection. The weight of an adult British cat is from 4 to 8 kg.

You can read more about this breed, its features, care and maintenance of British cats on our website.

norwegian forest cat

From the name it is clear that her homeland is Norway. The breed is very popular in the states of Northern Europe and has an outward resemblance to the "Siberians", Turkish Van and Maine Coons.

Norwegian Forest cats are classified as long-haired breeds. They have a strong physique and impressive size. These animals are distinguished by a kind character and good manners. "Norwegians" are not characterized by bad behavior. They are tolerant even of dogs and capricious children, and are reserved about strangers. It is noteworthy that cats of the Norwegian breed are attached to a person, and not to a house, as is commonly believed. With all their friendliness, it is difficult to call these animals completely tame. "Norwegians" do not like to be picked up, squeezed and seated on their knees, like a doll. But they love it when they scratch their backs and behind their ears.

The weight of the Norwegian cat, like most breeds, changes markedly as the animal grows older. Representatives of this species grow slowly, reaching full maturity only by the age of five. At this age, the female weighs about 5.5 kg, and the cat - from 6 to 9 kg.

Carthusian cat (chartreuse)

The Carthusian cat (Chartreuse) is a French breed of unusually beautiful and equally jealous purr with thick gray-blue fur and orange (bright yellow) eyes. There are different versions of the origin and history of the breed. According to one of them, chartreuse in the Middle Ages were considered cats of commoners. However, peasants and artisans valued them not for their beautiful eyes and character, but for their fluffy skin and tender meat. Fortunately, the dark times are over, and today Cartesian beauties are purchased as pets. These cats are able to become attached to people, but do not tolerate the presence of other animals in the house. They are calm and silent, have a thin voice, which they demonstrate extremely rarely. They normally tolerate loneliness if there is an interesting toy in sight.

The weight of a cat is 6-7 kg, and the cats are lighter - from 4 to 5 kg. Carthusians increase in size and reach maturity by the age of 5, while fluffy Chartreuse young ladies do not grow after 3 years.

Chartreuse are calm and silent, have a thin voice

Diseases that large domestic cats are susceptible to

The health of domestic cats, including large ones, depends on genetics, as well as how they are cared for and fed. If the set of hereditary diseases depends on the breed, then the consequences of malnutrition and maintenance for all cats are the same. They lead to such pathologies as:

Each variety of domestic cats has a predisposition to certain diseases.

Table. Breed diseases of big cats

Breed name	A photo	Possible health problems
		The breed has no genetically determined pathologies, which is explained by the good health of the ancestor - the serval. Possible inflammation of the urinary system
		Joint diseases (arthritis, arthrosis, osteoarthritis, hip dysplasia), skin pathologies (abscesses, cellulitis, ostiofolliculitis, eczema), disorders of the urinary system (nephritis, nephrosis, pyelitis, urethritis, cystitis)
		Hip dysplasia, feline hypertrophic cardiomyopathy
		Digestive disorders, obesity
		Food allergies, inflammatory eye pathologies (conjunctivitis and others), obesity

How to care for a domestic cat?

In order for a pet to demonstrate the best breed qualities, to become the pride of the family and the envy of others, it is necessary to properly care for it. The general principles of feeding and keeping domestic cats, regardless of their type, are the same. Small differences may be due to the characteristics of the breed, for example, the length and quality of the coat.

In order for a cat to live happily ever after in the family, it is important to remember the following:

• choosing a kitten is a responsible event. It is worth buying a pet only from trusted breeders who are ready to document the breed and health of the animal;
• cats need to be vaccinated, especially if they go out into the yard. The types and regimen of vaccinations can be clarified at the local veterinary clinic;
• There are no trifles in the nutrition of pets. All the owner's mistakes are reflected in the condition and appearance of the cat. The ideal nutrition system is considered to be the use of premium dry food, which can be bought, taking into account the characteristics of the breed. Contrary to popular belief, these compounds are not dangerous in terms of the formation of urates (kidney stones). It is important to ensure that the cat always has enough fresh water. Adherents of natural nutrition should be aware that an unbalanced diet worsens the condition, well-being and appearance of the pet. Vitamin and mineral deficiency will have to be replenished with special supplements;
• caring for a cat is to maintain its neat appearance and normal health. Among other things, this includes combing, infrequent bathing, clipping of nails, cleaning of the ears and checking the condition of the eyes and teeth;
• the animal should have its own place in the house (apartment), where you can safely retire without fear of interference in your personal cat space;
• a small predator requires understanding and respect for oneself. This is more true when there are children in the house. Adults should explain to the baby that the animal is not a toy, but a member of the family.

The largest domestic cats are popular and cost a lot of money. Such specimens are a real decoration of the family and home. However, the yard murka also has a chance to become a treasure. With good care, a mongrel cat can easily grow into a smart and chic beast that will be no worse than a top 5 person.

Almost every home has pets, and most often they are cats. Miniature and lightness are always associated with them.

Cats love to climb everywhere, jump off cupboards, etc. How graceful and silent these jumps look!

But, one has only to imagine what this jump will be like if a domestic kitty weighs more than six kilograms? Probably not everyone will like this.

There are many myths about what they really are, big house cats. . Their breeds are also numerous.

Some argue that such a cat is difficult to feed, there will be no more order in the house, others - that such a kitty can easily strangle if it lies on you at night.

All this is nonsense. Big cats are incredibly graceful and elegant, sometimes even more? than their smaller relatives.

So, what is she, the largest breed of cats? So, we present you the top 10 called "Big Cat Breed".

10th place

The hit parade "Big Cat Breed" from the 10th place opens the Kuril Bobtail - the owner of a short tail

These cats will show their owner what real devotion, friendliness, and intelligence are. They even look like dogs.

They love to go out to the guests who have come, sniff, run after toys, bring them.

The Chartreuse are incredibly loyal to the one they love. They need constant company, care and tenderness.

8th place

Their outward strict appearance in no way coincides with their meek and gentle disposition.

Anyone who becomes a happy owner of a pixie-bob will forever have to be faithful to this breed, otherwise nothing.

7th place

Ragdoll is a chic animal with a beautiful appearance and wonderful disposition.

Wool of medium length, very soft and pleasant to the touch, does not fall off and does not require much care.

It is a pity that the breed is quite rare and is common only in its homeland.

It remains only to dream and wait for the interest in it to increase.

6th place

The Norwegian Forest cat has a luxurious long and thick coat that helps to survive in the strict conditions of Norway. These animals are incredibly hardy, easily enduring both snow and wind.

Excellent hunters. They love freedom, but this does not prevent them from easily living in harmony with the person to whom they are friendly.

The Norwegian Forest Cat can become a genuine friend.

5th place

Medium length coat, no undercoat.

Special care is not required, except for periodic combing.

Surprisingly, Turkish Vans love to swim.

More information on how to properly wash a cat can be found here: https://website/kak-pomyit-kota/

4th place

The breed appeared in the Siberian taiga. But since it is aboriginal, it is very difficult to fully find out its origin.

3rd place

Cats are prone to weight gain and oral problems.

Despite the short coat, the thick undercoat requires constant grooming.

In the spring-autumn period, the British molt occurs - the time for reverent coat care and haircuts.

2nd place

It was bred over 150 years ago.

Legend has it that Maine Coons descended from a cat and a raccoon, from which such a rich striped tail and other habits were inherited.

The rock foundation was laid in North America.

Coons are peaceful, neat and graceful, despite their huge size. They quickly become attached to the owner.

Physical activity is an important element in the proper development of the Maine Coon big cats.

Photos with coons always look outrageous. They will suit the originals that the lynx wants to have at home.

Cats are indifferent to ammunition. They love to walk and do not want to run away somewhere.

1 place

It's time to take stock. So, the Savannah becomes the winner of the "Best Breed of the Biggest Cats" rating.

This is not only the largest breed, but also the most expensive.

Bred by crossing an ordinary cat and a serval.

Big Cat Breed: Giant Pets

Breed of big cats. Do you want to know which cat is the largest in the world? We present the Top 10 largest pets, the most chic and exotic, the most beautiful and smartest animals.

Cats have long been true friends of people, while large breeds, real giants in the feline world, are very popular. It is interesting to observe their funny habits, to be surprised at their impressive size. Let's talk about the largest cats of our time.

Maine Coon

These are the largest cats that came to us from the North American continent. By their appearance, a cat resembles a lynx, but the breed is considered natural - that is, it was formed without artificial crossing. The features of the breed are:

The average weight of a male up to 12 kg, and females are much lighter, only 5–6 kg. Individual cats reach a weight of 15 kg.

The nature of cats is peaceful, they are happy to play with the owner. Maine Coons are very smart, rarely worry and are not prone to stress. Having decided to get yourself this feline giant, you should think about it - will you be ready to comb out his luxurious hair at least twice a week for 30-40 minutes?

Gallery: the largest cat breeds (25 photos)

Chausie

These giant cats are direct descendants of the Egyptian reed cats, they turned out as a result of crossing the latter with Abinsk cats. The cats are friendly, very affectionate, love to play with the owner.

Average weight - from 5 to 15 kg life expectancy is 10–20 years. In their appearance, cats have many similarities with the cougar:

1. Slim muscular body.
2. A small head with elongated cheekbones.
3. Developed chin.
4. Erect ears with tassels.
5. Almond shaped eyes.
6. Paws are powerful.
7. The tail is long (according to the standard - at least ¾ of the body length).
8. The coat is short, thick, dense.

Three colors:

• universal - black with silver tips;
• the black;
• ticked brown tabby.

• First of all, a kitten is quite expensive - normal breeders have about 10 thousand dollars.
• The cat needs to be walked at least a couple of times a week.
• They cannot live in cramped apartments, they need a lot of space for active entertainment.
• Weak digestive system. It is important to ensure that grains or vegetables do not accidentally get into the pet's bowl.

In general, Chausie - sweet and energetic breed big cats with a friendly disposition, quite unlike their wild counterparts.

Siberian cat

The long-haired Siberian is one of the big cats. It is distinguished by such features:

By nature, these giants are amazing friendly and peaceful, unobnoxious and will not annoy the owner, demanding constant attention. The breed is very unpretentious in care, the hair of this large domestic cat does not roll, so you can comb it a couple of times a month.

A Siberian takes a bath with pleasure, she is not afraid of water at all, living in a private house, she will excellent mousetrap, often these giants bring home caught rabbits and birds. The only difficulty is the need for daily walks. And also big cats recognize only one owner, they put up with the rest.

Savannah

This is not only one of the champions in the world of cats in terms of size, but also the leader in price, the average cost of a kitten in Russia is from 100 to 500 thousand rubles. The features of the breed are:

Content challenges include: the need for constant communication with the owner; likes to play pranks and tear upholstery on furniture.

Such a cat loves free space, so a small city apartment is not for her, the best option is a country house.

ragdoll

This is a very beautiful breed of large cats, characterized by a very original appearance. The very history of the origin of the breed is unusual: in the early 60s of the last century, after an accident, the Angora cat sharply decreased activity and pain threshold.

Her owner-breeder decided to cross the changed angora with a Birma colorpoint cat. The result was incredibly beautiful and very calm kittens. Therefore, the breed is the best suited name "ragdoll" - Ragdoll.

These big cats quickly earned worldwide popularity due to their owner-friendly nature.

The features of these largest domestic cats are as follows:

• The weight of the male is up to 12 kg, the female is 6–8 kg.
• Body length - up to a meter.
• The body is massive, very well developed.
• Strong limbs with rounded paws.
• Between the fingers - woolen bundles.
• The head is wedge-shaped, the muzzle is rounded.
• The cheeks are thick, the nose is broad.
• Oval slanted eyes.
• Fluffy "collar" on the neck and around the muzzle.
• Ears are rounded.
• Fluffy tail of medium length.

The color of ragdolls is diverse:

1. Bicolor: light body, legs, belly and chest are white, tail, ears, muzzle are painted dark.
2. Color point - the color is similar to the Siamese: the body is light, dark paws, tail, ears and muzzle.
3. Mitted - color point color plus white socks, bib and lower jaw.

The cats of this large breed are very sociable, affectionate, devoted to the owners. But because of the overly malleable disposition, families with children should refuse to keep such a breed: in an attempt to play, children can cause irreparable harm to the kitten.

British Shorthair

This short-haired aristocratic cat came to us from foggy England, this is one of the largest breeds of cats. Distinguishing features are as follows:

Home Brits are different independent proud character behave with dignity and will not forgive a rude attitude towards them. They recognize only one owner, separation from which they may not survive. They are sociable and active with a good attitude towards themselves, but become closed loners if they are not given proper attention.

norwegian forest

Historians believe that the breed of these big cats appeared during the time of the Vikings and at the same time proved to be a wonderful rat trap. On Viking ships, cats settled in the north of Europe, preferring to live closer to a person's house.

By the 30s of the last century, the first nursery of the breed appeared, from that time its rapid ascent began. Distinctive features of the breed:

1. Powerful muscular body.
2. The weight of an adult cat is up to 9 kg, cats - 6-7 kg.
3. Stretched body.
4. Developed chest.
5. Correct proportions.
6. Strong limbs.
7. Almond shaped eyes.
8. Long fluffy tail.
9. Long coat with undercoat.

Big cats are very agile and fast, inquisitive and intelligent are happy to play. They quickly become accustomed to the tray and scratching post.

pixie bob

The maximum weight of these largest cats can reach 10 kg, with their unusual appearance they resemble a domestic lynx: tassels on the ears, a small tail, an interesting color of short hair. With such a bright appearance, this large cat resembles a dog in habits.

Amazing animals, the largest breeds of cats, amaze the imagination with their impressive dimensions. Most of them are very peaceful, sociable and devoted to the owner. But having decided to get yourself such a giant, it is important to understand that he need a lot of space, abundance of food and care and attention.

It is not difficult to become the owner of a record-breaking huge cat: feed it to satiety and do not let it frolic. Seriously speaking, the largest breeds of domestic cats acquired impressive sizes not because they ate a lot, but thanks to skillful selection.

Savannah

It impresses not only with its size - length, height and weight (more than a pood) - but also with an astronomical price, which is explained by a small number (about 1000 individuals). The first kittens of the breed were born in the spring of 1986.

Genetic parents are a domestic cat and a wild African, from which the savannah adopted a spotted color, large ears, long paws, fantastic jumping ability (up to 3 m up) and love for the water element. Savannah not only loves to swim - she is an excellent swimmer, covering long distances.

The savannah has developed intelligence, she is friendly and devoted to the owner, like a dog.

The second largest cat breed. Despite their impressive weight (up to 15 kg) and rather formidable appearance, these creatures easily get along with adults, children and pets.

Maine Coons, reminiscent of the characteristic coloration and powerful tail of raccoons, borrowed their name from them (translated as “Manx raccoon”). Maine is the state of the USA, on the farms of which the progenitors of modern Maine Coons lived.

This breed has no drawbacks, with the exception of biting prices (at least 50 thousand rubles). They are easily trained, and growing up, they demonstrate calmness, nobility, grace and increased intelligence.

This is not only one of the largest cat breeds (the weight of an adult animal is about 14.5 kg), but also rare.

She was bred in 1990, having crossed (with great difficulty!) an Abyssinian cat and a reed cat, called the marsh lynx because of its passion for water.

The breeders wanted to get a hybrid with the guise of a predator and the temperament of a tame cat. They succeeded: the chausie retained its animal power with a developed peacefulness. They become attached to the owner and love to play with the little ones.

Chausie has an athletic body, large head, large ears, green or yellow eyes.

This breed was born in California thanks to the efforts of Ann Baker, who decided to modernize. She set about crossing the latter with Persian, domestic longhair and Himalayan cats.

What happened was first called a “cherub”, but after looking closely, they changed it to a “ragamuffin” (as ragamuffin is translated from English).

These animals mature by the age of four and acquire solid dimensions, including weight (10 kg). They are distinguished by a slightly awkward physique and a variety of coat colors.

These cats are very attentive, calm and, at the same time, playful. They love small children and toys.

Another giant representing the largest cat breeds - its weight can reach up to 7-9 kg.

It is known that the Kuril Bobtails were “deported” from the islands of the same name to the mainland at the end of the last century.

The breed has a remarkable tail: it is very short (3-8 cm) and resembles a pompom. A tail longer than 8 cm is considered a disadvantage, for a 12 cm tail, the cat is removed from the competition.

Water, like frost, is not terrible for bobtails, but they do not like to swim, although they skillfully catch fish.

Their behavior is similar to dogs: they are curious, extremely active, they will not refuse walks, where they will rush for toys and drag them to their owner.

Long fluffy fur and strong bones create a deceptive impression of a huge beast. In fact, an adult Norwegian rarely weighs more than 9 kg (a cat is even less - 7 kg).

According to legend, these cats were brought to Scandinavia by the Vikings in ship holds. On ships, clever rat-catchers protected provisions from rodents, at the same time saving warriors from the bubonic plague carried by rats.

In the north of Europe, cats have become a little domesticated, having moved closer to the peasants. A dense selection of Norwegians began in 1934: purebred specimens were searched throughout the country. The breed was officially recognized in 1976.

Norwegian cats have a stable psyche: they are self-possessed and courageous. They are not afraid of good-natured dogs and careless children. They are considered one of the smartest cats.

Many biologists believe that Norwegians and Siberians share common ancestors. Even if this is true, our cats are superior to Scandinavian relatives in terms of intelligence, strength of character, and weight (growing up to 12 kg).

The national symbol of Russian felinology matured in the harsh Far Eastern taiga, knowing no fear and not surrendering to natural enemies.

The war with the Siberian is doomed to defeat: he has a lightning-fast reaction and an off-scale IQ.

The Siberian is not only devilishly smart, he is also devilishly handsome, and most importantly, not spoiled by selection. He is an excellent hunter and can even bring home a hare.

The Siberian has hardened nerves, so he is calm with children, but he will definitely declare his leadership in relation to other dogs and cats.

Thanks to perfectly sculpted muscles and unusual wool, she looks huge, although she does not weigh very much: a cat - up to 9 kg, a cat - up to 6 kg.

They are independent, unobtrusive, easily endure long loneliness, which is why they got a second name - “a cat for a businessman”. Strangers are not allowed closer than 1-2 meters. If necessary, it is easy to catch a mouse.

They will accept affection, while maintaining self-esteem.

Recognized as a National Treasure of the United States. The export of animals is under an official ban.

Absolutely artificial breed: breeders tried to get a miniature forest lynx, from which the pixie-bob inherited tassels on the ears and a specific color. There is a resemblance to a bobtail - a short fluffy tail.

An adult cat can pull 8 kg, a cat - 5 kg.

Despite the lynx genes, these cats are distinguished by a calm and affectionate disposition.

(Carthusian cat)

It is medieval, as well as Cartesian. Favorite animal of Charles de Gaulle.

One of the oldest European breeds, leading the pedigree from the Chartreuse mountains, where there is a Catholic monastery. Rumor has it that the brethren's love for cats was also based on gastronomic interest: stews were prepared from their meat (until the 19th century).

Perhaps since then, cats have almost lost their voice: they are silent and resigned. The mass of the male reaches 7 kg, the female - 5 kg.

The largest cats are of particular interest. In the human mind, a dog is associated with large sizes, and a cat is a soft, small and gentle creature. But when you see a cat the size of a huge dog, your heart skips a beat with delight. There are several breeds of large cats.

The largest cats are of particular interest.

Big Beauty Usher

Artificially bred breed has a huge size. There are no other cats like this in the world. The creation of this breed was completed in 2006. African servals and leopard cats became the ancestors. The largest cat breed is sometimes referred to as the domestic leopard. This is not surprising, because they grow up to 1 m and gain weight up to 15 kg. Ashers are real giants. The body is strong and muscular. The limbs are powerful, the head is large. The coat is spotted, with brown or white spots. Ashers are:

• ordinary;
• royal;
• snowy;
• hypoallergenic.

Despite the fact that these are the largest domestic cats, the breed is not distinguished by aggression. Ashers are sweet and kind animals. The character is balanced and restrained. They love active games, they are waiting for attention and encouragement from the owners. Endowed with a developed intellect. Cats and cats of this breed are sociable, easily find a common language with all animals, even with dogs. Not capricious and can easily walk on a leash.

The largest breed of cats in everyday life is unpretentious. Do not think that they need royal care. They are not much different from ordinary cats. Primary requirements:

1. Brush hair regularly.
2. Cut nails and install a scratching post in the house.
3. Bathe only when necessary.
4. The diet includes raw meat, except for pork, to avoid the appearance of helminths.
5. Raw sea fish, boiled river fish.
6. Dry food in minimal quantities, as it can cause urolithiasis.
7. Regular vet checkups and vaccinations.

These days, giant cats are rarely seen in homes, unless you own a luxurious mansion and decide to impress guests. By the way, Ashera is a small breed.

The next largest domestic cat breed is the Savannah.