Reed cat - a predator in your home

Wild cane cat became the progenitor of several breeds of domestic cat. Large sizes and color cats of these breeds are inherited from their wild progenitor, and affectionate disposition from the domestic cat. In the seventies of the last century breeders brought out a new breed. Chausi or domestic reed cat appeared as a result of crossing a wild cane cat with Abyssinian breed cats.

A reed cat, the photo of which is taken from the guide of breed codes and TICA color, is an amazing beast.

This is one of the largest breeds among domestic cats. The weight of an adult animal varies from 6 to 12 kilograms. The body is strong, rectangular with a broad chest, while it remains flexible and graceful. The head is triangular, with rounded cheeks. From his wild ancestor domestic reed cat inherited large ears with tassels and a short tail. The coat is short, tightly pressed to the body. Color gray-yellow, gray-brown, there are also black and silver-black individuals. Eyes are small oblong, yellow, nutty or golden in color.

Thanks to the efforts of breeders, the domestic reed cat has a good-natured, livable and playful character. Cats of this breed are mobile and playful, love attention, but do not tolerate frivolities. Chauzy can come to the owner, so that he caresses her noble head, but he will not sit for a long time in his arms. Very fond of playing, running and jumping. Beautiful hunters. With pleasure catch birds and small rodents. Care and feeding of a domestic reed cat does not differ from the needs of an ordinary smooth-haired beauty. True, they are prone to obesity, especially when the diet is a lot of cereals. And since all world producers of feeds add cereals to their production, cats of chowzy breed should be supplemented with sea fish and meat. Problems can arise in the spring, in the season of mating games. In February-March the chauzy become a little nervous and aggressive.

Since 2003, cats of the Chauzy breed have received official status and are inserted at TICA exhibitions.

At one time in our country there was a dubious fashion - to keep wild animals at home. This tendency was not avoided, and the ancestor of the chauzy was a wild cane cat. On the Internet, you can still find ads wishing to buy a kitten of a cane cat. I would like to warn exotic fans from this mistake.

In ancient Egypt reed cats tamed and bred for hunting waterfowl. In the drawings that have survived to our time, you can see the cats, which are taken out on the chain. But this does not mean that a wild animal can be kept in an apartment. Even nurtured by the milk of a domestic cat, a reed cat remains a predator. Cat is reed, photo of which is made during hunting - a dangerous beast.

A wild cane cat can be tamed. But for this it is necessary to have a great restraint and patience. And also a spacious country estate with a high blind fence. The kitten must be very small. It should often be picked up, caressed and played with it. And even this does not guarantee that wild genes will not manifest. Food should also be specialized. Ready-made food for a wild cane cat is unacceptable. Feed the domesticated predator with meat. At home, a reed cat lives about 16 years. And every day of his life the owner should show caress and care. And even in this case, you can not turn your back on him. And the more so leave alone with the cane cat of young children.