History of occurrence
Stories of strange cats with curly Urals has long been known. Many scientists after arriving shared with friends and even wrote in their reports that were able to observe interesting shorthair cats on the streets of the Ural villages. These were the 40s of the twentieth century, so that in our time the representatives of this rare breed is considered extinct, since most of the family took in cats and not cats. But what was a surprise when in 1988 in Zarechnyi simple cat gave birth to two kittens at once with characteristic Ural Rex fur. One of them was named Basil and left to live in the family. It was he who was the “progenitor” of all registered breed Selkirk Rex cats.
At the moment, the breeding of this breed are actively engaged in the kennel “Uralochka».
General form
Ural Rexes are a new breed of curly-haired cats discovered in Russia in 1991. Though their "curls" are very much similar to those of the Cornish Rex, the quality of fur is totally different. As for the gene controlling it, that has nothing in common with the Cornish gene at all.
The Urals are always calm and not vocal. The never mew loudly or start a commotion even when they're in heat. They're very cautious and learn to avoid danger easily. Owners claim that the cats are very adaptable and tolerate changes, even radical ones, very well.
Отличительная особенность породы Ural Rex
Head is a short broad equilateral wedge. The broad forehead is flat.
Profile is slightly curved at the level of the lower lid.
Cheekbones are prominent with an obvious pinch.
Muzzle is broad.
Chin and lower jaw are strong.
Ears are medium sized, rounded at the tips, set high on the head and upright.
Eyes are large, oval and slightly slanted. They are set wide apart (at least the width of an eye). Eye colour to harmonize with coat colour.
Body is medium sized, muscular and relatively short, but still slim and elegant.
Legs are medium long and slender with oval feet.
Tail medium long, not broad at base, ending in a slightly rounded tip.
Coat is medium long, fine, soft, silky and dense. It covers in loose waves and curls the whole body and the tail. A special feature of this breed is a conspicuous elastic quality of the wave.
Character
Everybody loves playful kittens who can spend hours chasing bow, but when becoming older the animal begins to feel free to meow at the house, demanding your attention or another batch of cat food, its “aliveness “and” activity “are beginning to cause annoyance at best. However, the owners of the Ural Rex did not know such problems. Cats of this breed perfectly distinguish the boundary between the permissible and the forbidden, simply because they know the measure. Yes, they are not averse to a little play, but only when it is clear that you have free time. These animals are delicate and will not impose their society, but still they are very fond of people, it is felt at the time of return to work when the cat starts to follow you closely, humming to himself some of his cat-like melodies. The host becomes Ural Rex if not center of the universe, or at least a very important part of a good, happy life. Therefore it is not surprising that these cats somehow adapt themselves to the daily routine of the host and become for him a true friend for life.
Maintenance care
How true Siberians, Ural Rex differ truly excellent health. For example, all you need to care for their hair – ironed them regularly (on wool can be carried silk cloth, chamois or simply hand). Of course, particularly pleased to stroke cats hands because they shёrstka surprisingly soft, and the animal will be pleased to present the human touch. But it is better not to bathe them, because that can dry up your skin, and it naturally takes the cat a lot of inconvenience, and you will make nervous. And if after all there was a need to bathe, you should try to do it for two weeks prior to any competition, because the wool will not fit well. Due to the fact that in themselves Ural Rex molt rather weakly, during molting they need help arranging trimming (plucking). Especially easily removed wool animals with slightly weakened immunity. In litter they have an average of three kittens are born, and the cats are trying in every way to protect their offspring.
Cats of this breed are ready to eat anything, and because they have a wonderful appetite, and health Herculean, and special eating habits in the long run no. But all the same as any animal they will go to benefit a varied diet. For Ural Rex diet is divided into three equal parts: the first of which is, of course, the same meat protein rich foods (like predatory animals rex ever thank you), the second part consists of foods rich in carbohydrates, such as porridge, well and in the third part includes a variety of fruits and vegetables.
Lifespan — 12 years.
Dignity
Ther Ural differ truly excellent health.
Cats of this breed perfectly distinguish the boundary between the permissible and the forbidden, simply because they know the measure. Yes, they are not averse to a little play, but only when it is clear that you have free time.
Difficulty keeping
The breed is easy going and may be kept and bred without any problems.
Diseases
The Ural Rex is a healthy cat.
