Chantilly Cat and Kitten Information - By: Mitch Endick

The Chantilly cat is also called the Tiffany. This cat has a semi long coat that is silky smooth and soft with no undercoat. They come in many colors including the original chocolate, fawn, blue, lilac and cinnamon. Many patterns are accepted for this breed. The tail is plumed and this cat has contrasting neck ruff. The eye color of the Chantilly cat is gold yellow amber.

The Chantilly is a loyal breed that is very affectionate to humans. They can be a one person cat. Many people who own these cats try to own more than one for companionship. Chantillys take easily to training, are easy to care for and love the company of their favorite humans.

Chantilly Cat History

The Chantilly cat or Tiffany cat as it is sometimes called was first discovered at an estate sale in 1967. Little was known about the two cats purchased at this sale except for their striking appearance. Work was done on this possible breed and the ACA registered several of these cats in the 1970s as Foreign Longhairs. It is thought that this breed might be an offshoot of the Burmese breed.

The ancestor of all domestic cats is the African Wildcat, the genus Felis Lybica. This genus is comprised of smaller cats. Cats are thought to have been domesticated with the advent of farming and the storage of grain. The grain attracted rats and other vermin which naturally attracted wild cats. As time evolved, certain of these cats were domesticated for the mutual benefit of both cat and man. The African Wildcat has certain features which is obvious in the housecat of today.

Feline Health Considerations

Cats who reside in the house should generally visit the veterinarian yearly, unless health problems are evident. Cats who enjoy the outdoors may need to see the vet as many as four times a year. When you take your cat to the vet, be sure to bring along a fresh stool sample so the vet can do a fecal exam to check for internal parasites such as tapeworm, round worm, whip worms and hook worms.

The vet will also check for external parasites such as fleas, ticks and ear mites. Feline Enteritis, Rhinotracheitis, Calicivirus pose serious health dangers to cats and vaccinations against these diseases should be given as soon as recommended by your veterinarian.

Any vet check should include a complete dental examination and a cleaning if necessary. Cats who are eight years of age or older are considered geriatric and additional blood and urine tests may be necessary to screen for any health problems. At about six months of age, the kitten should also be examined for sexual maturity and decisions about birth control should be made.

Chantilly Kittens

The Chantilly cat or Tiffany cat as it is sometimes called is a rare breed but may be found for sale as kittens. Kittens are generally available and the price depends upon bloodlines color and markings. Either way, these cats are not inexpensive. Unlike puppies, kittens should not be separated from their mother until twelve to sixteen weeks of age. Some very important developmental stages occur during this period including emotional, mental and health. Curtailing this development may lead to any number of medical and behavioral problems.

Kittens that are separated from their mother at too young an age often fail to gain weight fast enough, have immune system problems because they have not had enough mothers milk. The may also develop eating and eliminating problems, and can have problems socializing with other cats and with people. Kittens, regardless of the breed, have much to learn the mother so early separation should be avoided.

Every cat and kitten is an individual so not everything in this information may be correct for your cat or kitten. This information is meant as a good faith guideline only.

About the Author

Mitch Endick is a short article writer for the popular skyline picture site Dallas Skylines.com. He provides informative advice on purchasing beautiful, framed and unframed Dallas skyline pictures and panaromas. Shop Dallas Skylines.com today.

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