British bicolor cat, black and white

El bicolor british cat It is the oldest breed in Great Britain. In fact, today we can still see many specimens in its streets. Although we might think that it is a common cat, that is, a mongrel, the true pedigree of this cat is very different from the furry ones that you can find in the field.

Let's get to know more depth to this wonderful cat. 

Origin of the British Cat

To find the origin of this breed we have to know where British cats come from. Well, This breed arose from the domestic cats of, neither more nor less, Rome, where they began to earn the love and respect of people who soon admired their ability to hunt. These furry ones proved to be very loyal animals, and that was something that, of course, everyone who had a pussycat in their home appreciated.

From the nineteenth century it was when the best cats began to be selected, to reproduce them and thus improve the breed. Soon after they were brought to feline shows and meetings in order to establish what would be the breed standard. After a few decades, In 1892 Harrison Weir (1824-1906) made a study where the characteristics of the British cat were explained.

During that time these cats were very loved by all, but unfortunately the two world wars were about to bring them to extinction. So it was urgent to get it back, so Persian cats were introduced to the selective breeding program. As expected, the British cat inherited the gene for long hair, although it was also achieved that it had a more rounded body and a more intense eye color.

Characteristics of the bicolor British cat

The bicolor British cat is an animal that it has the two well defined colors, either white / black, white / orange, white / cream or white / blue. Both shades are evenly distributed. To be truly of this breed, less than half of the body must be white, and two-thirds of the body must be of a single color.

These furry They have known how to reach the hearts of the people for their beautiful eyes and their plump body but without looking obese. It is a large and muscular cat that weighs around 5kg for males and 3-4kg for females. Their eyes are wide and wide, dark orange or coppery. The tail is short and thick, and its ears are also small.

Its body is covered by dense fur, which can be short or long depending on the variety. With a very soft texture, -as if it were cotton-, it will give us the impression that we are caressing a stuffed animal that does not stop purring 🙂.

Character

The character and behavior of this cat will not leave anyone indifferent. He is very affectionate and playful, so it turns out to be an excellent companion for all kinds of people, whether they live with children or alone. He loves to play and be with his caregiver, but he will not mind being alone for a while while his family works.

Of course, you should know that kittens of this breed, like all cats, they are extremely curious and mischievous. Thus, you must prepare your home for the arrival of a member who will need to be taught that they have to sharpen their nails in a specific place, and that they cannot bite or scratch, otherwise it could cause harm. It takes time to achieve this, but in the end all the work will have been worth it. What's more, at this age he learns very fastSo much so that there are those who say that their brains resemble a sponge, because everything you teach them, they will end up doing well. Sure.

The British bicolor cat is one of those felines capable of cheering up your family throughout your life. And by the way gets along very well with other cats and even dogs. But just in case, it is advisable to socialize him as a child to avoid taking unnecessary risks. Thus, it will be easier for you to interact with other animals, becoming the best friend of all of them.

For all these reasons, he is increasingly sought out for company. It is a beautiful teddy that loves to give and receive affection, so if you are looking for a faithful and cuddly friend without a doubt this is your race.

What care do you need?

This is a cat that does not need more care than other breeds. However, it will be convenient to brush it once or twice a day (depending on whether he has long or short hair) in order to keep his coat soft and shiny. In the shedding season, which begins when temperatures begin to be high and ends when the weather cools, we must increase the frequency of brushing, in such a way that if you have long hair we will do it up to 4 times / day, and if it does has short will be 2 times / day. Thus, in addition, we will prevent the dreaded hairballs from forming that could cause a lot of damage to your digestive tract.

Another thing that we do not have to forget is that of buy him a litter tray. As they are large cats, it will be convenient to choose one that is wide and a little high, so that you cannot remove the sand from it when you go to relieve yourself. Likewise, it should be placed in a quiet room, where the family does not live, and always away from his feeder and his bed.

The scratching post is one of the 'toys' that no cat should be without. The most recommended are those that reach the ceiling, but if you don't just like them, you can always choose to put shelves wrapped with raffia rope hooked to the wall at different heights so that you can observe them from above.

Two-colored British cats are much loved and appreciated among lovers of these little felines. Due to their physical characteristics and character, is making millions of people fall in love all over the world.