Breeds of cats: pixibob

The pixibobe was obtained as a result of crossing various domestic cats with wild American and Canadian cats. And all in order to get pets, who with their appearance will be very much like wild cats. And it should be noted that the breeders did it!

In the late 1980s, the American breeder of cats Carol Ann Brewer received from the hybrids of one kitten, which strongly resembled a small lynx. He had a short tail, like a wild onerelatives. But at the same time the character of the kitten was very meek and soft. This kitten was named Pixie (which in English means "elf"). Later, the breeder decided to bring out a completely new breed of cats, which all of its kind would be similar to Pixie. In this case, a special gene material was obtained by outcrossing. And the kitty Pixie herself became not only the ancestor of the breed, but also gave her a name - pixibob ("short-tailed elf"). Further in the development of pixibobs, there were still many other breeds of cats involved, but this pixibob is considered one whose pedigree starts from Pixie's cat.

Cat peeksibob looks exactly like a lynx in miniature. To achieve this result in crossingused wild cats. But do not assume that the cats of this breed have a wild temper. All exactly the opposite. Like many other breeds of cats, pixibob has a very good temper and complaisant character.

The breed of pixibobs has its own distinctive features. For starters, this is the appearance of cats. This includes a short tail, small eyes closed, a massive chin, whiskers. All this gives the cat a resemblance to real lynxes. The structure of the cat's body also basically resembles wild cats: strong large paws, a broad chest and slightly coarse wool.

But that's not all. Pixibob - this is the only breed of cats, in the standards of which is prescribed polydactyly (the presence of an extra finger on the front legs). It is thanks to the polydactyly that the cats create an image of such massive and strong paws. Cats with a fifth finger - this is a rarity, so every breeder seeks to get yourself this.

By the way, a cat Pixiobob with poly-fingers differs in its mind from other representatives of the same breed with normal paws. Multi-fingered cats learn much faster, show their wit. In general, if you have caught a multi-fingered cat, you can consider yourself lucky.

It is worthwhile to tell about the nature of these lovelycats. Pixibob is a kind and non-aggressive cat. She is very disciplined and clean. Not inclined to "ruin" flowers or spoil furniture. Yes, and bore their meow very rarely. Because of crossing with wild cats, pixibobs have excellent health.

Pixibob wool is very soft and silky, not prone to stalling. It is very easy to care for the coat: it is enough to comb the animal from time to time. Also piksibob practically does not shed. Moulting is not very pronounced and occurs only once a year. By the way, pixibobs are represented in two varieties: short-haired and long-haired cats.

Despite all these positive qualities, piksibob has some disadvantages. To begin with it is worth considering that these cats are veryare conservative. They do not like moving. Any change of terrain for them is a great stress. This is why pixibobs are so few in other countries. And it is worth considering that piksibob is considered an American property, so the Americans try not to give representatives of this breed to other nurseries.

Another negative quality of pixibob is considered its rapid wildness. If this cat does not communicate much, and especially inchildhood, the animal becomes wild (genes make themselves felt). To avoid such a development, try to take the kitten as often as possible.

In all other respects to contain a pixybob is a pleasure. Pixibob is unpretentious to eat. He gets along well with other animals and people. He never tries to show his domineering character and does not make himself a leader. Also this cat is very careful. It is not peculiar to recklessness, so the pixiebox will not go to another person, but from the dog it will hide right away.