Little Peterbald, the cat of the Petersburg region

Peterbald is a new breed created in Russia. The name of this breed originated in Saint Petersburg, their homeland. This is a breed of cat that has a very special appearance when it has no outer coat, although the environment of Peterbald cats is cold.

The Peterbald breed was created in 1994. Compared to many other breeds, breeds like cats.

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Peterbald cats have very little body hair.

This is quite new, because there are breeds of cats a few hundred, even a few thousand years old.Peterbald appears in St. Petersburg is the result of a cross between a male and a fish Oriental Shorthair i. Despite this, many Peterbalds were crossed from Siamese cats and Oriental cats, which significantly affected their appearance.

The Peterbald breed was developed by a cat researcher named Olga S. Mironova . The first two groups including four Peterbalds became the official ancestors of this breed. Peterbalds are like Oriental cats and contemporary Siamese cats, meaning they must have long snouts, large, wide eyes, wide ears, flat cheekbones and slender bodies with long and slender legs.

Appearence

Peterbald is a medium-sized cat with a slender and graceful body, a tail shaped like a whip and slender legs. Pretty similar to the Oriental Shorthair cat. The head has a wedge-shaped shape, big almond-shaped eyes, characteristic ears. The feet are oval and have membranes that allow the cat to control objects and even open the door. This breed includes many types of cats, distinguished by their fur type.

Character

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Peterbalds cats are suitable to live in families and are willing to support their owners in their daily work.

It seems that Peterbalds likes to be alone for a few days after moving to a new house. However, they will gradually adapt and become more sociable.

Peterbalds cats are suitable to live in families and are willing to support their owners in their daily work. They are quite friendly and play with children whenever possible. These cats do not hate dogs, but they can even play together.

In addition to being friendly, Peterbalds cats are also very gentle with their owners. They like to be caressed and played. Peterba is also very smart (more than average), so

Peterbald and interesting facts

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Peterbald cat.

Brush style fur is characteristic of the Peterbalds variety. There is no other breed with such fur.

Peterbalds do not cause allergies (about two-thirds of cats who are allergic to cats are caused by agents in cat's saliva). Fewer cats or frequent baths can reduce allergic reactions.

Peterbalds are usually healthy, but they may suffer from diseases specific to Siamese cats and Oriental cats. These include liver amyloidosis and dilated cardiomyopathy. They are also prone to cavities, so dental care is important. Similar to other hairless cats, Peterbalds needs to be heated in cold months and covered in the hottest months (due to the risk of sunburn).