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Peterbald |
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TranslationFrancis Vandersteen |
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OriginThe Peterbald is a breed of cat that originated in Russia. |
| This cat is characterized by its hairless coat. |
A brief historical overview |
| This young breed was created in St. Petersburg in 1994. It is the result of an experimental cross between a Donskoy (or Don Sphinx) and an Oriental shorthair. The gene responsible for the absence of hair in the Don Sphynx being dominant, it was combined with the Oriental's typical physique. The first two litters produced four kittens: Mandarin iz Murino, Muscat iz Murino, Nejenka iz Murino and Nocturne iz Murinoqui. These were the first representatives of the breed. The breed was recognized in 1996 by the Russian Cat Federation. At the same time, the standard was established. A year later, The International Cat Association (TICA) recognized the breed, followed by the World Cat Federation in 2003. Since then, breeders have devoted themselves to maintaining the typical appearance of Oriental and Siamese cats. |
Behavior / characteristics |
| Peterbalds are described as temperate and peaceful, yet energetic and curious. Like Siamese and Orientals, they can't stand solitude and need a lot of attention. They also enjoy the company of other cats, and generally get on well with other animals and children. However, these character traits are entirely individual and depend above all on the history of each cat, whatever its breed. |
Head |
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Cranial region |
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Head |
Triangular head with prominent cheekbones, large ears and almond-shaped eyes (blue and green are permitted). | |
Facial region |
Body |
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Generality |
Peterbalds have an Oriental physique, i.e., a long body. | |
Limbs |
| Long, slender legs, oval paws with elongated toes. | ||
Forequarters |
Hindquarters |
Coat |
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Coat and texture |
There are 3 varieties : - Nudes, with hairless, elastic skin (reminiscent of silicone to the touch). - Velvets, whose skin is covered with a small amount of down (reminiscent of chamois or velvet). The extremities (legs, nose, ears, tail, testicles...) are often a little fuller. - Brushes are covered with short, curly, hard hair, sometimes scattered over the body. Traditional and colorpoint dresses are accepted in all colors. Mustaches are not always present, but if they are, they are curly. |
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Authorized marriages |
Permitted marriages are : Peterbald x Peterbald. Peterbald x Oriental. Peterbald x Siamese.All kittens, whatever their appearance, as long as one of the parents is Peterbald, will be of the Peterbald breed (or Peterbald type if there is no pedigree). |
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