What breed is the Maru cat from Japan? famous cat maru

Our article will talk about the famous cat Maru. This cute animal has won a lot of fans. Therefore, people would like to know what breed of cat Maru is.

First I would like to tell you a little about the cat himself. This is a charming and fat animal with a round head. The movements of this cat are very graceful.

Note that his name is translated from Japanese as “round” or “circle”. His nickname matches his appearance perfectly. This cat was born on May 24, 2007. He lives with his owner in Japan.

This cat is the main character of many YouTube videos. By August 2012, videos of this beast had received more than 170 million views. So what is the name of the breed of Japanese cat Maru? Scottish Straight. The cat glorified his breed throughout the world. Later in the article we will talk about it.

History of the origin of the breed

The Scottish Straight cat has recently become an independent breed. The fact is that representatives of this breed are direct descendants of the Scottish Fold cat, which, upon reaching the age of one month, did not acquire the characteristic fold ears.

Some children of fold-eared cats remained with straight ears for the rest of their lives - this is how the Scottish Straight breed appeared. The homeland of this breed is Scotland.

In order to get a healthy straight-eared Scottish cat, his mother must be fold-eared and his father must be straight-eared. Only under this condition can mutations at the gene level be avoided.

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In the near future, the street cats Ken and Go, who have made the small Japanese town of Onomichi famous throughout the world, will no longer be homeless. And all thanks to the help of caring Russians - residents of the resort town of Zelenogradsk (Kaliningrad region).

In the Russian resort town of Zelenogradsk they decided to take special care of two Japanese cats who have recently gained worldwide fame.

Ken and Gou became Internet stars after the whole world learned about the unsuccessful repeated attempts of two stray cats to visit a museum in the Japanese city of Onomichi. The fate of the tailed intellectuals seriously worried many netizens. One of the first to introduce cats to art came from Zelenogradsk, a Russian resort located in the Kaliningrad region that positions itself as a city of people and cats.

“We officially invited Ken and Gow, along with their entourage, to visit the Russian Baltic coast in March, when the city traditionally celebrates Zelenograd Cat Day. In addition to the rich holiday and museum program, they could get acquainted with their brothers and with the only cat chef in the world, Svetlana Logunova. Take a walk around our city, where there are many interesting “cat” art objects. — said the director of the Murarium museum Sergei Sharanov. “In response, we received a very kind and touching letter from Japan from the director of the local museum, where, in addition to words of sincere gratitude, the reason for the impossibility of such a visit is explained. People in Onomichi are worried that homebodies Ken and Gou won't be able to handle such a long trip.

Despite the polite refusal, caring Zelenograd residents figured out how to convey greetings from Russia to two Japanese cats.

“It’s customary to give gifts on New Year’s Eve, and our entrepreneurs made personalized amber collars for Ken and Gou, and built a house so that street cats from Onomichi would cease to be such,” explained the head of the Zelenogradsk administration, Sergei Koshevoy. “We hope that our correspondence and correspondence will eventually develop into a strong friendship between the residents of our two cities.”

The parcel with sunstone collars, according to the postmen, will arrive in Japan in a couple of weeks.

“There are some difficulties with the house,” said Sergei Koshevoy. – According to the law on the special economic zone, in order to send such a large parcel from Kaliningrad duty free, it is necessary to collect documents confirming that all the materials from which the house is made were produced in our region. Therefore, the certification process will take some time, but we hope that by the time of the New Year according to the Eastern calendar, Ken and Gow will definitely celebrate their housewarming.”

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Description of the breed

The Scottish breed is often confused with the British breed as they have many similar visual traits. However, the Scots have specific characteristics:

• their head shape is more rounded;
• the body is slightly smaller than that of the British, and more elongated;
• weight is also less (females - about 3.5 kg, males - 5 kg).

Representatives of this breed are mobile and flexible. Their body is proportional, the width from the croup to the shoulders is the same. The paws are strong and short. The tail is long and mobile.

On the round head, plump cheeks, a convex forehead, and an expressive chin are clearly visible. The ears are straight, set high and wide, their tips spread to the sides. Large expressive eyes usually match the color of the coat.

The coat of the Scottish Straight cat is medium length, quite dense, but thin. The thick undercoat fits securely to the body.

Abyssinian

This breed is one of the most ancient cats; they were saints, and tombs were decorated with their images.
Since those times, these creatures have become very refined and sophisticated, because of this they are not at all suitable for living together with an ordinary person. During wartime, in the last century, these cats were on the verge of extinction, but professionals in their field corrected this situation and returned to their former glory. There are 8 different color variations in this breed. They are quite densely built, have well-developed large muscles, and a medium-sized body. The wedge-shaped head with huge, widely set ears is located on a long and flexible neck. They have the same long tail and slender but powerful legs. The black rim is located around the spectacular and beautiful almond-shaped eyes. The fur is very soft and silky, does not fall out in large clumps and is tender to the touch.

Abyssinian cats are extremely proud, as if they themselves understand how beautiful and graceful they look, they definitely have a sense of their own greatness. But, despite all this, they will always be affectionate and gentle towards their owner. They are sensitive, understanding and even a little jealous. They are very playful, love active and lively games, have good health, do not insist on special care, but need attention.

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Color options

The colors of the fur coats of representatives of the Scottish Straight breed are very diverse. The following color options for the Scottish Straight cat are possible:

• ginger;
• black;
• blue;
• chocolate;
• lilac;
• white;
• cream (beige);
• tortoiseshell;
• marble (which, by the way, decorates the fur coat of the cat Maru).

Maneki neko symbolism

A cat with its right paw raised up was considered a talisman that is designed to attract good luck, monetary well-being and financial well-being. The cat figurine itself may even have the corresponding hieroglyphs written on it: 金運満足 (kin-un manzoku), which literally means “wealth and good luck in money.” If a cat's left paw is raised, then, according to the Japanese, it will help attract more buyers and guests. Therefore, such Maneki Neko are often installed in crowded places: shops, cafes, restaurants. Sometimes there are Maneki neko with two legs raised up.

As for the colors of Maneki neko, beloved in Japan, the figurine of a tricolor cat is considered a classic option. Although recently you can find a wide variety of lucky talisman colors. In addition to the white, black and red colors that have already become traditional for Maneki neko, today you can find a talisman in pink, green, blue or even gold.

Color also determines the meaning and essence of the talisman. Maneki neko, black in color, was an amulet of good fortune and good fortune and was a talisman that helped eliminate all kinds of troubles and misfortunes. Red maneki neko was revered as a symbol of resistance to various diseases, since in ancient times in Japan it was believed that the color red could cure chicken pox and measles. Therefore, Maneki, a red neko, is a talisman that resists disease. And, for example, the pink color of a cat symbolizes good luck in love. Neko maneki are green in color as a talisman of traffic safety and to enhance academic success.

Character

The Scottish Straight cat has a calm, sedate character. She is patient, friendly, very accommodating. Such a cat is able to find a common language with all family members and pets living in the house. However, there is only one owner for her.

Scottish Straight normally tolerates loneliness and silence, as well as noisy, cheerful companies. At the same time, being alone for a long time, the straight-eared cat will be very happy to see the owner, which will be very clearly demonstrated when he appears.

Representatives of this breed are affectionate, but do not like to be held by force. It is generally not common for them to sit on their owner’s lap. Scots are more likely to sit close to you, allowing a person to scratch them behind the ear or pat them on the head.

Straight-eared Scottish cats are quite smart and smart. They respond correctly to comments and understand what they can and cannot do. The Scottish Straight's body is a little heavy, so you won't find your pet hanging from the curtains or swinging from the chandelier. However, these cats are very inquisitive and can climb into places that interest them. A good example is the box-loving cat Maru, a representative of the Scottish Straight breed.

Purchasing a Cymri kitten

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is quite difficult to find a purebred Cymric in Russia. Most owners of pet anurans bought their pets abroad. The price for a show kitten can reach a thousand dollars, and if it has some defect or deviation from the standard, then its price is reduced by 2 times. Such kittens can be born in the same litter with healthy and show animals.

Criterias of choice

There are several criteria based on which you can choose the ideal kitten:

• behavior;
• appearance;
• health status;
• availability of documents.

A psychologically healthy kitten is calm about being touched by people and does not show aggression. The baby can be meek, agile, playful, playful and cheerful. If the kitten is distrustful, does not want to be held, or hisses, then there is a possibility that he is afraid of people. Perhaps, during the process of upbringing, communication with humans was limited, and such a cat will have to be “tamed.”

You need to choose a cheerful and friendly kitten

The little Cymric should hold his head well and walk smoothly (without limping). A healthy baby is devoid of external painful signs (cough, runny nose, etc.), his skin is clean, without irritation, wounds and signs of fleas. There is no discharge from the eyes, nose or ears, and your mouth should not smell bad.

The health of the selected kitten should also be indicated by its documents: a veterinary passport with notes on all vaccinations performed and a pedigree (if the kitten is purebred), which includes all the mutations and defects that were in the animal’s family

In the case of Cymrics, you need to pay special attention to such things

Age of the kitten, when is the best time to adopt it?

Veterinarians and breeders recommend adopting a kitten no earlier than 12 weeks after their birth. During the first month of their lives, kittens are absolutely dependent on their mother. The cat takes care of their appearance, drags them from place to place, and feeds them. Kittens receive primary immunity through mother's milk. If you deprive your baby of this protection, he may die after moving to a new home.

A Welsh kitten should be adopted no earlier than 12 weeks of age.

I have heard many stories when people brought home one-month-old kittens, and they died almost within the first day after moving. This happened in my family too. Dad brought a little kitten, who was barely a month old, and a few days later the baby died. I think it’s better to be patient and wait, especially since now you can book the kitten you like.

Some breeders advise waiting until the Cymric is at least six months old. The fact is that all fluffy kittens at a young age are almost the same. But you can appreciate the exterior of a real Cymric only when he grows up a little. The baby should become stocky, cheeky and tailless. If a cat was born with a normal tail (and this is quite possible), then the breeder will dock it.

Care

It is better to purchase a Scottish Straight cat no earlier than 3 months after birth. By this time, the kittens will no longer depend on their mother and will be ready to start an independent life.

Scottish Straight cats are relatively unpretentious in care and maintenance. Hygienic procedures for them are standard - regular nail trimming, combing the fur with a special brush (twice a week), cleansing the eyes and ears.

It must be said that brushing the fur of representatives of this breed is really necessary, because otherwise they may have problems with digestion.

It is also necessary to take measures against the appearance of fleas and worms and get regular vaccinations.

Feeding

You can feed the Scotsman both natural food and special food. The Scottish Straight's diet should include cottage cheese, cereal, milk, and vegetables.

Make sure that your pet receives the required amount of calcium, because their musculoskeletal system especially needs it.

Do not give your pet foods containing a lot of fat and salt. From such products, the animal will become obese, physical activity will be difficult, and its general health will noticeably worsen.

Price

The cost of a Scottish breed kitten depends on its pedigree, color and some other nuances. The average price of a Scotsman is 8,000 rubles. The price range is from 3 to 15 thousand rubles.

It is best to purchase a kitten from a trusted nursery. This way you can be sure of the health of the future pet, its pedigree and, perhaps, you can even take a look at its parents.

The Scottish Straight cat breed is quite common both in the world and in Russia. Therefore, choosing a representative of this breed of the desired color for yourself will not be difficult.

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