Asian cat

Recognized by the LOOF, WCF, GCCF

The Asian cat It is a breed of cat native to England. Your name can be quite misleading. The first litter accidentally appeared in 1981, as a result of an inadvertent crossing between a Chinchilla cat, a variant of Persian cat, and a female European Burmese Cat.

The owner of the two cats, the baroness Miranda von Kirchberg, she was quickly seduced by kittens, what they looked like burmese but they had the silver colors of the Chinchilla cat. The following year, launched a breeding program to preserve the silver color of the Burmese kittens and named the variety as “Burmilla“.

But, breeders who participated in the program saw cats of many other colors. Some even had long hair due to their descent from the Persians. They realized they had a large enough gene pool to create a whole new group of cats..

The long-haired cats were called Tiffanie, while the short-haired ones were called asian. The Asian breed thus defined includes all colors and coats of short-haired cats that are not recognized in the Burmese cat.: striped, shaded gold and silver (both corresponding to the race Burmilla), solid black (a variety called “bombay”, not to be confused with race bombay), self, smoke, etc.

The race of Asian cat is recognized by the LOOF (Livre Officiel des Origines Félines), and its standard is common with the Burmilla and the Tiffanie. El GCCF (Governing Council of the Cat Fancy), the leading feline organization in Great Britain, he also recognizes it. But, a WCF (World Cat Federation) does not consider the Asian as a race in its own right, but as a variety of the European Burmese Cat.

The breed is relatively young, but it is developing rapidly and its popularity is growing, although it is not very present outside of Great Britain.

The Asian cat It is physically very similar to the European Burmese Cat.: only the colors of the cats' fur differ between the two breeds.

The Asian it is a medium-sized cat of semi-linear type, with strong muscles and a medium tail rounded at the tip. The front legs are slightly shorter than the back legs. They are both thin. They are very elegant, with a straight back and an athletic look. The Asian female is usually much smaller and less bulky than the male.

The head of the Asian cat wedge shaped, with a rounded forehead and slightly rounded top of the head. His ears are wide apart, they are wide and slightly inclined forward, with rounded tip. The cheekbones are high and the eyes are large, yellow to green, or more rarely gold with a silver border. The eyes have a rounded lower line and a slanted upper line..

The coat of the Asian is fine, short and bright. Among all existing cat coat patterns, can take three: smoked, self or tabby. All feline coat colors are allowed.

El LOOF (Livre Officiel des Origines Félines) considered at the Asian cat and to the Tiffany cat as varieties of the European Burmese Cat, corresponding the tiffany the semi-long-haired cats and the Asian short-haired cats with a fur not allowed in the Burmese.

The Asian cat can be divided in turn into several varieties:

The Asian it is a perfect pet. In fact, he is a smart cat, easy to carry, friendly and cheerful, that brightens the house with its simple presence. Similar to the Burmese, the Asian it's a cat that meows a lot, with a clear and powerful voice, and who knows how to make himself heard when necessary. But, even if you like pampering, not especially invasive.

It also, perfectly suited to indoor life, without feeling the particular need to leave home. So, It is a breed of cat adapted to life in a flat.

His temperament is very similar to that of Burmese, but less impetuous. He is also a very sociable cat, much more than him Persian cat, and he doesn't like to be alone for a long time. Very loving and docile, this cat appreciates the company of children, but also that of other cats or even that of dogs. They are very intelligent: for example, it is not unusual or surprising to see an Asian cat manage to open a door.

They like to be the center of attention and do not hesitate to show themselves. So, needs a master who is available and present, towards which he will not fail to show great affection, but will not ask for less in return. He can spend days following his master around the house., keeping you company while you do the dishes or sitting on your lap while you watch TV.

Consider yourself a family member in your own right. The Asian cat is very sensitive to the emotions of its owner and is an excellent companion.

The Asian cat It, like his cousin Burmese, an iron health cat. But, some lines are prone to developing conditions that commonly affect Burmese.

These may include, may suffer a hypokalemic polymyopathy, a disease that causes periodic drops in potassium levels in the blood, causing severe pain and muscle weakness. This genetic disease is hereditary, but it can only be passed on if both parents carry the deficient gene. Thus, the breeders of asian cats they try to eliminate it by making sure that two carriers do not breed together.

There are also some cases of congenital malformation of the rib cage, that cause breathing difficulties in the affected individual. In the most serious cases, the disease can be fatal, but normally the cat's health improves over the years.

Last, the asian cats run the risk of developing diabetes in cats, which requires close monitoring of your diet.

Of 12 to 15 years

The short coat of the Asian does not require as much maintenance as that of long-haired breeds, since it comes off less. Brushing your cat once a week is more than enough.

And this routine is unlikely to turn into an ordeal: being a very affectionate cat, the Asian cat especially appreciates the petting and attention that grooming brings.

The price to adopt a asian kitten round the 1200 EUR, for both males and females.

Coexistence is important that you have with your new friend. Before considering the acquisition of a cat of the breed "Asian cat" you know certain factors. You must take into account their character, their need for exercise, their interaction with other pets, their care and if you have small children, their level of tolerance towards them.