new conditions. Often, animals never manage to get used to a new home and new owners (although, of course, a lot here depends on you yourself). Therefore, it is still better to opt for a small kitten. And of course, one of the most important questions when choosing a future pet is the intended gender of the animal. At the time of purchase, it would seem that it does not matter: both cats and cats are equally cute and cute. But sooner or later the animal will grow up, and its gender will make itself felt very noticeably. Both cats and cats have their pros and cons, so the decision depends only on the future owner.

Whom to choose - a kitten or an adult rex?

Some lovers are sure that keeping a cat is much more convenient and pleasant than a cat. Males are significantly larger and often more beautiful than females. If you decide to get a cat, then you will not have to think about how to get rid of unwanted offspring. However, in addition to these obvious advantages, the biological characteristics and character of cats can have certain negative sides.

First of all, the cat being more independent. Loving you, he will still claim leadership in the house. Very often, a cat perceives its owner as a necessary and useful object that exists to satisfy its needs. A person feeds his pet, plays with him, strokes his fur, and for this the cat thanks him in his own way, expressing love and affection.

Cats are extremely active and curious, they explore every new object that catches their eye, and this is not always a pleasure for the owner. And sometimes, especially during the mating season, they are able to show great anxiety.

Finally, the most compelling reason not to choose a male kitten is that, once they reach puberty, cats sometimes start marking their territory, as a result of which an unpleasant smell will certainly appear in your house. It should be noted that Rex cats very rarely bring such trouble to their owners. If this does happen, it is quite difficult to deal with it, raising a pet is unlikely to help.

You can let the cat outside, but in this case, you should be prepared for the fact that your rex may get lost, suffer as a result of contact with other (sick or aggressive) animals. It can simply be stolen, and you will never see your pet again (although, of course, this does not always happen). It remains the opportunity to go for a walk with your cat. However, it should be mentioned that the Selkirk Rex loves walking, while the Cornish and German Rex are indifferent to them.

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Cats are cleaner than cats; they can lick their fur all day long. Such a trait of the pet's character will undoubtedly be very convenient for you: the owner of the cat will not have to worry about the cleanliness of her plush fur, as well as the problem of an unpleasant smell in the apartment.

The most radical and effective measure is castration, but not every owner is able to decide on this.

True, it should be noted that all these negative aspects are manifested in Rex to a minimal extent, compared with animals of other breeds, and their maintenance essentially does not require much effort.

If you decide to opt for a cat, it is also necessary to take into account some features of its future character and behavior. Females are more affectionate than males, they are more emotional and always openly express their trust and ardent affection to the owner. The cat will constantly strive to win your love and sympathy, but because of this, it will require a lot of attention from the owner.

However, choosing a female kitten, you will soon have to face great difficulties. They will appear when the animal reaches puberty. It is practically impossible to suppress the instinct of procreation in a cat with the help of psychological influence, so there are only two ways to solve this problem: either allow it to realize this need (in this case, you will have to think about breeding kittens), or sterilize the animal.

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Some potential owners take into the house the kitten they like, even if he has signs of some kind of disease. But if other animals or small children already live in the house, this is not recommended.

Finally, having decided on all these issues, it is necessary to decide where to buy Rex. At present, in our country there are many nurseries for breeding all breeds of Rex, and if there are sufficient funds for this, it is better to buy a kitten there. In finding an animal that meets the established standards, cat clubs can help you.

A qualified felinologist will always recommend you a healthy kitten with a good pedigree that meets all breed standards. At the same time, it is necessary to examine not only the kitten on which you have chosen, but also its parents, since genetic traits will certainly affect the appearance, character and health of your future pet.

You can buy a kitten at the exhibition, but you need to consult with an expert who should tell you about all the positive and negative qualities of the animal, as well as tell you which breeding class it belongs to.

Pet stores should not be neglected either. In a good store, it is quite possible to buy a healthy kitten for a low price, which will become an excellent friend for you.

If you intend to purchase a pet to participate in prestigious competitions, choose only a show class kitten. Such animals exactly meet all breed standards and may well become champions at any international exhibitions. True, not everyone can afford to buy a show-class cat, since their cost is very high. In addition, such a baby is quite difficult to find: show-class Rex are born infrequently, and it is not surprising that most breeders tend to keep them in order to improve the breed line. Cats are a little cheaper, since after the first birth, according to existing rules, they cannot take part in competitions and win prizes at exhibitions. The cost of kittens of the breed class is much lower. The breed class includes only females intended for breeding offspring and having minor deviations from the standards. Cats that have these traits do not have breeding potential. And finally, if the kitten you have chosen belongs to the pet class, this means that it has any disqualifying vices (for example, a kink in the tail or an eye color that does not match the color). Such an animal is not allowed to participate in exhibitions (if it has not been neutered), however, this circumstance in no way detracts from the other advantages of the kitten and, moreover, significantly reduces its cost.

If you want to participate in exhibitions, treat the purchase of a kitten with special attention.

If compliance with standards and the presence of a pedigree are not of great importance to you, you can purchase a kitten from an individual breeder (by ad), from friends, and even at the bird market. However, you should always remember that in doing so you risk buying a sick animal or facing other serious deficiencies that may appear later. Therefore, if you do not receive specialist advice when purchasing a kitten, you need to be aware of certain general signs on the basis of which you should choose a pet. First of all, pay attention to the condition of the premises where your potential pet is kept. If the house is clean and there are no unpleasant odors, then the breeder carefully cares for the kittens and their mother, and this is the first sign of animal health. If possible, carefully examine not only the kittens themselves, but also the mother cat: the animal must be healthy and well-groomed, have a clean, smooth, shiny coat. The behavior of the cat is also of great importance, because that very often the main character traits are transmitted to kittens from the mother.

Breeders recommend buying kittens that are 1.5-2 months old.

The age of the kitten at the time of purchase, as a rule, is 1.5-2 months. Around this time, the first teeth appear, and the body weight reaches 700-800 g. Two-month-old kittens are already completely independent, they no longer need mother's milk, and you will not have any problems with feeding. On the other hand, cats older than 2-3 months get used to their first owner, and they can sometimes be difficult to tame and educate.

When a kitten ceases to feed on mother's milk, he is supposed to be vaccinated. This process usually takes several months. Therefore, before buying a kitten, be sure to ask the seller or breeder what kind of vaccinations he has already been given.

It is very important that your future pet is absolutely healthy. The physical condition of a kitten can be judged by its appearance. A healthy kitten is moderately well-fed, but not paunchy; protruding vertebrae and ribs are a clear sign of exhaustion. There should not be any formations on the body: in most cases, they are signs of any deviations from the norm. Bumps and swelling may indicate heart disease, cancer, or the presence of parasites.

When choosing a Rex kitten, it is necessary to carefully examine its coat. The coat of a healthy animal is slightly wavy (the coat will be formed within another 2 years), soft, without pollution and signs of damage by ectoparasites. The skin should be free from breaks, ulcers and hairless areas.

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The degree of waviness of the coat can vary