History of occurrence
The Ussuri is a natural hybrid from Russia’s Amur River region in the Amur Forest.
The origins of the Ussuri are sketchy, and not a lot is known about their development or history.
The general consensus however is that domestic cats in the region bred with Amur Leopard Cats, a subspecies of the wild Asian Leopard Cat (Prionailurus bengalensis) which was also the wildcat used to develop the Bengal breed (not tigers!)
This resultant hybrid also cross-bred with the Siberian (again, not tigers!) and the Domestic Shorthair.
There is no formal breeding program for the Ussuri, which means it will remain among the rarest of cats and will also remain relatively unknown for the time-being.
At this time, the Ussuri is not formally recognized by TICA (The International Cat Association) or The Cat Fancier’s Association.
General form
There is a dark dorsal stripe, while the flank pattern is made up of spots, strips, or rings on goldish-fawn to golden-brown background. The stomach area is lighter and has bronzed buttons. The body is muscular, but not massive.
Отличительная особенность породы Ussuri
The ears often have "lynx" brushes.
The body is muscular, but not massive.
The neck is firm but not long.
The legs are medium length, muscular and in proportion with firm, rounded paws.
The tail has a rounded tip (like the European Wildcat).
The short coat of Ussuri cats is glossy and close-lying, with thick undercoat. Occasional grooming should be fine. Shedding is seasonal.
The pattern is distinctive modified tabby. The legs must have bronze colour lines at the top part and ground colour lines at the lower part. The cheeks have two or three distinctive bronze lines.
The neck and the chest have one or several bronze lines that can be either merged or broken. There is a distinctive dark line along the back. The sides of the body can have stripes, rings, merged or solid vertical spots. The tail must have a dark ground color tip and be ringed. There is also a dark dorsal stripe.
Character
As well as other breeds that have wild heritage, Ussuri cats are very intelligent, smart, and adroit. Naturally talented at hunting, so you can be sure there will be no mice and rats left around. Usually form strong bonds with only one person in the house. They are not lap cats and hardly be called indoor cats; they do need to spend time outdoors. Ussuri cats won't follow you everywhere begging for food or attention. They can easily eat in the morning and then disappear till the evening or even the next day.
Maintenance care
The Ussuri cat is an affectionate and loyal breed in spite of its wild heritage. It usually forms a strong bond with one person.
They are very intelligent and active, but not very vocal.
Though wary of strangers, the Ussuri Cat makes a lovely pet for the right family, assuming you can get your hands on one!
This beautiful breed is quite low-maintenance, and doesn’t require the same daily upkeep as long-haired breeds.
It has a glossy top top with a thick, course undercoat thanks to its forebears. They also are not very heavy shedders.
Lifespan — 12-16 years.
Dignity
Good health and immune system.
Difficulty keeping
They are not the best choice for families with young children.
Diseases
This exotic cat breed has no known hereditary afflictions. This is probably due to the varied gene-pool of this hybrid.
