For people who want to find a reliable four-legged friend, a Thai kitten may be an ideal option. There are many photos of the Thai cat, which is one of the ancient breeds in the world.
It is considered a clean pet, attached to its owner. He will wait for his owner from work and will sincerely rejoice at his return home. He will worry about sweet sleep, and with full mutual understanding, he can wake you up in the morning.
Historical facts
The first memories of the breed existed in the 14th century, historical data is kept in Bangkok. Their homeland is Thailand. This breed came to Europe in 1884 and in 1920 representatives of this breed appeared on the American continent.
According to ancient illustrations, the modern description of the Thai cat breed largely coincides with their ancestors:
- the weight of an adult is 4.5-6.8 kg for a cat and 3.6-5.4 kg for a cat;
- height at withers approximately 30 cm;
- kittens are white in color, as they grow older it darkens;
- large blue eyes;
- the tail is of medium length, its ending tapers.
In Russia, breeding work on this breed began in 1980, thanks to which its original appearance has not changed.
Character traits
The character of the Thai cat has the following features:
- these animals are smart and quite friendly;
- their habits resemble dogs;
- have developed intelligence, they can be accustomed to certain commands;
- are sociable and very curious;
- need the owner's attention.
They get along great with small children and play. They always have a sense of tact and get along easily with animals, but they can be jealous and offended by the lack of attention from the owner.
Cohabitation
Despite the fact that she gets along with other animals very easily, acquaintance still needs to be carried out in several stages. This will avoid frightening your pets and negative reactions to each other.
Initially, you need to place them in adjacent rooms behind a closed door. Through the gap below they will sniff each other and will know that there is someone else in the house besides them.
Only after this will it be possible to begin a closer acquaintance by opening the door. It is better to carry out this procedure at an early age, when pets are not so strong and active, but they are already interested in everything.
Color
All colors of Thai cats have the following features:
- kittens are born with white fur;
- as it gets older, it begins to darken;
- the adult has a dark muzzle, ears, lower parts of the paws and the end of the tail.
This animal’s fur can also darken depending on its nutritional diet. The worse the food, the darker the color.
Cat food
It is best to use premium and superpremium ready-made food. They contain a sufficient amount of vitamins, minerals and nutrients that are necessary for the full development and maintenance of the body in good shape.
- Natural food also has a place, but it is necessary to avoid seafood and liver, because they will place an increased burden on the pet’s gastrointestinal tract.
- Ready-made food must be chosen that contains the optimal amount of protein, carbohydrates and fiber.
- If only protein ready-made food is used, it will be necessary to take care of the missing components.
Content specifics
The Thai Siamese cat is not picky, but has its own characteristics. These include:
- great curiosity often leads to it falling out through the window; it is necessary to close all window openings with a net in advance;
- they are sociable and fearless, which makes them similar to dogs;
- friendly, can independently choose their approach to communication with the owner;
- have developed facial expressions;
- are well accustomed to walking on a leash;
- afraid of drafts and cold weather;
- Occasionally they need to be bathed, protecting their ears from water.
These cats are considered long-lived, with an average lifespan of approximately 14 years, but with proper care they can live up to 30 years.
What is Tibet: state, religion or place?
Map of Tibet and surrounding areas. 1906 Royal Geographical Society
Rather a place. Tibet is a geographical area consisting of a large number of distinct regions. They are inhabited by peoples who speak the same language. In addition, they share a common religion, culture and history. Today these areas belong to different administrative regions and even countries. Central Tibet forms the Tibet Autonomous Region of the People's Republic of China, the northern region of Amdo is partially included in the provinces of Qinghai and Gansu of the People's Republic of China, eastern Kham is in the provinces of Sichuan and Yunnan of the People's Republic of China, the western regions (Ladakh and others) belong to India.
Training
It is generally accepted that cats are not trainable. However, this is one of the few breeds with characteristic dog traits that greatly contribute to the training of the animal:
- everything should happen through daily communication in the form of a game;
- it is necessary to identify the kitten’s abilities and, with the help of praise and treats, accustom him to following commands;
- Under no circumstances should you resort to violence, this will negatively affect your trusting relationship with your pet.
These are amazing representatives of cats who will play with their owner with great pleasure and follow his commands.
Origin of the Tibetan cat
This representative of the breed did not come from the mountains of Tibet, but was bred by crossing Balinese, Tonkinese and Burmese cats in Holland. However, the first cat similar to the Tibetan was introduced in 1928 under the name Siamese Longhair. Tonkinese are considered the main breeding animals. Semi-longhaired kittens often appeared in the litter, which breeders selected for further selection. The final version of the Tibetan cat was registered in 1997, but has not yet been recognized as an official breed by world felinological organizations.
Price
On the territory of the Russian Federation, the price of Thai cats can have a large discrepancy:
- the cost of a kitten with documents is in the range of 3-5 thousand rubles;
- a kitten without documents can cost from 300 to 3 thousand rubles;
- From purebred and famous parents, the cost of a kitten can reach 25 thousand rubles.
It all depends on the breeder’s purpose, why he is purchasing a kitten. All kittens have their own individuality and are a “blank slate” that the owner fills in every day with his actions and interactions with his pet.
Thus, a person has the opportunity to raise a friend according to his own requirements.
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At the same time, they are 100% devoted to their owner and have an easy-going character. It all depends on the owner himself, his love and respect for his pet!
Who rules Tibet?
Dalai Lama XIV in exile in India. 1959 © John Topham / Public domain
Government of the People's Republic of China We are talking about that part of Tibet that is part of the People's Republic of China. It controls all aspects of life - state, administrative, political, economic, cultural and others. However, there is also a so-called government of Tibet in exile: it was formed in 1959, after the flight of the fourteenth Dalai Lama and the Tibetans who followed him from Tibet. The goal of this government is the liberation of Tibet. At the same time, it deals with issues of education and culture of Tibetans living in exile. There are about 150 thousand people like that.
