China’s local cat, the world’s famous cat
The civet cat is originally from China and belongs to the category of natural cats. In the Song Dynasty, there was a story of “civet cats exchanging for princes”, so it is a breed that has been preserved through natural elimination for thousands of years;
The Chinese civet cat was once considered a difficult to climb native cat, and it is not rare in China, and its price is also very cheap;
In recent years, many people have been committed to the cultivation of purebred Chinese civet cats. In 2010, after seven years of efforts by the Great Wall Cat Club of China, the civet cat was recognized as a “temporary breed” by the CFA and named “Chinese Li Hua”
In 2018, the CFA expelled the Chinese civet cat due to “impure bloodline”;
The advantages of civet cats
Excellent body, delicious to eat
The civet cat, which has been naturally selected and bred without human intervention, has a strong physique and relatively stable digestive system! Moreover, as of now, no disease has been identified as a genetic disease of civet cats.
A skilled rat catcher with a first-class professional ability
The civet cat has a quick and agile response, and can run at lightning speed. Catching mice, moths, cockroaches, and so on are all effortless~
Smart Loyalty
The civet cat has a versatile personality, but is usually very close and loyal to its owner.
The civet cats in their infancy are more clingy and mischievous, and they are full of energy;
As I grow up, I become more stable and independent.
The difference between the civet cat and the beauty short cat
Civet Cat: The pattern on the back is a “bone spur” pattern
American short cat: The most common feature is the tiger spot pattern, commonly known as the “Chuan Zi Bei”
Judging by body shape
Civet cat: Small in size, with a slender and emaciated figure, but strong in limb strength, so it has strong hunting ability
American short cats: They have a relatively larger body size and larger bones. As adults, American short cats have a more agile body shape
Looking at the eyes
The civet cat: Its eyes are mostly yellow in color, with a slightly flattened shape, making it look more aggressive
Beautiful short cat: The color of the eyes is mostly yellow green, green, and the eyes are relatively flat, looking very simple and cute
Look at the nose
Civet cat: The length of the nose is significantly larger than the length of the nose, with a high nose bridge
American short cat: The width of the nose is basically the same as the length, with a collapsed nose bridge
Look at the head
Civet cat: The civet cat has a sharp face shape that looks like an inverted triangle, and it does not have gills
American short cat: With a round face and a larger face plate, male American short cats are prone to developing cheeks
The difference between the civet cat and the sparrow cat
The civet cat and the sparrow cat look similar, and in the process of natural reproduction, it is inevitable that there will also be a string of civet cats and sparrow cats. After generations of development and changes, there are also many cats that appear between civet cats and sparrow cats, which is even more difficult to distinguish.
Look at the patterns
Sparrow Cat: There are usually no protruding patterns on the body, and only a small amount of residual patterns appear in the neck, tail, and other small areas
Civet cat: The vast majority of them have short patterns of gray and black, with beautiful patterns on their back fur.
Judging by appearance
Sparrow Cat: With a long face, pointed ears, large eyes, and a small pointed mouth, it has a slender and robust body shape
The civet cat has a relatively round head, a wider face, and a moderate body shape
Types of civet cats
The civet cat can be divided into fish bone pattern, classical pattern, and spotted pattern according to its fur pattern
Yi Pang: Once domesticated, the potential for civet cats to gain weight is astonishing
When it comes to overweight cats, I believe everyone will first think of orange cats or English short cats.
In fact, the neighboring civet cat is also very good at eating. Getting fat is not just for fun, and if you accidentally become a “civet pig”
However, excessive obesity in cats poses many fatal threats to their health, and poop collectors need to urge cats to do a good job in weight management!
How to help cats lose weight?
- Make eating a small challenge
Using a jigsaw feeder to encourage physical and mental activity in cats can not only overcome boredom but also limit their food intake. And insist on small and multiple meals, feeding regularly and quantitatively
- Make exercise fun
Provide cats with a large number of vertical climbing surfaces and take turns using various toys to interact with them
