Breeds of white cats

The breeds of white cats are most often the result of breeding. The fact is that the original color of animals -brown. Such cats are much better able to camouflage themselves among trees and in the grass. Also, brown hair protects cats from the negative effects of sunlight. Note that in the desert, all cats have a tawny color. A white cat can not survive there, because her wool will not protect the delicate skin from the effects of ultraviolet radiation.

White is not the color of the coat, but rather the absence of it. The coloring pigment melanin, which is presentin the skin of an animal, it also stains a fur. White cats do not have this pigment or it is too small. So it turns out that neither the skin nor the coat of the animal is colored. You can draw an analogy with albino people whose skin and hair also have a white color. As you know, such people can not be in the sun, and they have to constantly use protective creams. That's why white cats can not stay under the scorching rays of the sun for a long time. But it is worth considering that even inside the breeds of white cats, there are almost no true albinos.

All breeds of white cats need special care. They can not stay in the sun for a long time, otherwiseanimals risk getting burned. Also, white cats are much more likely to have skin cancer than other animals of darker color. And if you decide to release the animal to walk, you should use a cream that will protect the delicate skin on the ears, nose and lips of the cat from the effects of ultraviolet.

It is worth saying that different breeds of white cats may differ in the color of the coat. That's it Snow-white wool, and is also found with a cream shade. Another feature of the breeds of white cats iseye color. It is in white cats that you can often see blue eyes. Yes, such cats are very beautiful, but they have hearing impairments. It is wrong to think that a cat with blue eyes is completely deaf. Indeed, in fact, only 5% of all white kittens are born deaf. The rest may have hearing problems, but the owner will hear the owner's voice. Cats with green or amber eyes do not suffer from deafness.

Also it is worth noting that there is cats with different eyes: one is blue, the other is green or amber. In this case, the blue color will indicate possible hearing loss in the cat from the side with which this eye is located.

But still let's talk in more detail about the breeds of white cats. Do not talk about the white color of specimens that are found inside almost every breed. And it's worth mentioning The breeds of white cats, whose ancestors were also white. And the kittens of such animals will also be white. But only on condition that in the genus the cats did not have animals with other colors.

Turkish angora Is the most famous breed of white cats. These cats are distinguished by a beautiful thin long hair and a complaisant character. The Turkish angora has very large ears, an elongated muzzle and blue eyes. This description is familiar to almost everyone. But only the felinologists will say that Turkish Angora also often come in eyes of different colors, and the coat color can be not only white. The Turkish angora has a very unusual soft and thin coat, which is liked by many cat lovers.

Van Cat - a very rare breed that got itsThe name is from Van County, which is in Turkey. As you guessed, the breeds of white cats are all from Turkey. And if the angora is very common and known, few know about the cat's cat. Cats of this breed are only white. Inside the breed there are cats with blue or amber eyes. But there are also animals with eyes of different colors. Distinctive features of the vans cat can be called her mind, the love of hunting and playing in the water.

One of the most popular breeds at the moment is the Persian one. Yes, Persian breed of cats different colors, but among themspecially selected animals with white hair color. Within the white breed of Persians, there are three varieties: cats with blue, orange or different eyes. Especially valuable cats with different eyes.