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There is a breed of cats that are surprisingly similar to rabbits. A small short tail, movement by jumping - everything speaks of this. These cats are called Manx. True, their character is by no means hare-like - bold and courageous.

Why can't a cat be crossed with a rabbit?

You can get a cross between some animals, such as a wolf and a dog, and domestic and some types of wild cats are crossed because they are genetically closely related to each other. You can also get a hybrid of a horse, a donkey and a zebra; they are also closely related to each other, but their descendants will be sterile. But it will never be possible to get a hybrid from a cat and a rabbit, since they are not related in any way and are too different genetically from each other, which means that all attempts can be classified as oddities.

So why can't a cat be crossed with a rabbit? But imagine, if you, for example, have an Audi car, then you will most likely be looking for an auto parts store for Audi, and not for agricultural machinery. So why should it be different in this case? A cat is a carnivore and its entire body is adapted for hunting and eating meat, while a rabbit is a herbivore, and accordingly everything about it is adapted for consuming plant foods. Even if you have a cat and a rabbit living at home, and the first one tries to mate with the second one, rest assured, it is impossible to produce offspring. Even if you try to artificially fertilize an egg, it will die literally after a few cell divisions (as soon as it comes to building a body). Too contradictory instructions will be given to the cell by the cat and rabbit genes, and therefore the embryo will not be able to work as a single organism.

The digestive system of herbivores evolved to allow time to digest cellulose, resulting in the formation of a long intestine, within which a special enzyme is produced. Even in the presence of such an enzyme, rabbits initially do not completely digest plant food and they can eat their excrement again, and only then the output will be what we usually see - solid, practically odorless waste.

Cats sometimes eat grass and plant foods for a completely different purpose - to cause a gag reflex or to cleanse the intestines, since their digestive tract cannot extract any nutritional value from grass; they simply do not have the necessary enzyme to break down cellulose. Some grass and plant foods pass through the intestines, and these foods act like a brush and leave the intestines undigested.

In addition, their offspring are impossible for one more reason: the mating habits of animals are different, and the gestation periods of rabbits and cats differ almost twice. Moreover, all cats, with the exception of four species (Margi, Ocelot, Oncilla, Geoffroy) have 19 pairs of chromosomes, and rabbits have 22 pairs (44 chromosomes). Chinese scientists conducted many experiments in this direction, but all attempts to obtain at least some kind of hybrid were unsuccessful.

But even despite all this evidence, people stubbornly want to believe that it is possible to get cat-rabbits, and even some foreign breeders, trying to increase interest in their cat breed (for example, Ragdoll), try to pass off wishful thinking. And after watching the Johnny Carson show in 1977, where they showed an allegedly new breed - the cat-rabbit, which they managed to breed by crossing a cat and a rabbit, many accepted this fiction as the pure truth.

British scientists have released sensational information about the results of an equally sensational experiment. In one of the laboratories of Foggy Albion, researchers managed to create a new species of animal based on the genetic codes of a cat and. a rabbit.

The little creature, which was released just a few days ago, received the name Toby and is now under the close attention of scientists. According to the latter, the baby is developing well and in a few months it will be possible to begin creating a pair for Toby, which will make it possible to recreate a new species of animal in natural rather than laboratory conditions.

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So, everyone has known for a long time that when a cat is crossed with a rabbit, a wonderful creature is obtained - CATCROL !!

And it looks like this:

Well, or like this still very small cat-rabbit:

Cat rabbits are omnivores, so they are easy to feed. If there is no meat and fish, then vegetables, grains and even grass will do. In view of the latter, you can save a lot of money by taking them out onto the lawn in the yard. But just be careful - cat rabbits run very fast, so if they run away from you, you are unlikely to catch up with them.

maybe it’s like that =))) Although he looks unhappy))) Maybe it’s just a bad luck brightening up)))

When you cross a cat and a rabbit, you will get such an infection that will not only steal sour cream from your table, but will also gnaw all the carrots in the garden. In short - double trouble.

Outwardly, I also imagine her in the form of a large white cat with rabbit ears, jumping like a hare.

The question is - will he meow? Perhaps - yes, but even more disgusting!

At the same time, the rules will remain: “they fuck like cats” and “breed like rabbits.” Here, too, everything will be bigger, more intense, more frequent and louder.

In general, all that remains is to hide the sour cream under lock and key, and fence the garden with barbed wire!

History of the Cornish Rex breed

Few people know that the world could have seen a new breed much earlier than in the middle of the 20th century. A few years earlier, its first representative was seen in Berlin near one of the hospitals. Passers-by did not pay due attention to either the kitten’s charm or its short curly fur: the post-war years forced the Germans to think about more important things than a homeless, albeit unusual, animal. For this reason, the Cornish Rex breed officially began its existence in 1950, and the reason for this was simple accident.

On a July morning, Nina Ennismore, the owner of a small farm near the village of Bodmin Moor in Cornwall, received a surprise in the form of an unusual kitten, which was radically different from its brothers from the litter. While the four-legged inhabitants of English farms had a dense coat, a round head and an impressive bone structure, the newborn baby became the owner of curly hair, a flexible body and a wedge-shaped head. The locator ears gave the kitten a resemblance to a representative of an extraterrestrial civilization, and the chosen nickname was no less eccentric: the baby was named Kalibunker.

Miss Ennismore was fascinated by her new charge, seeing in him something more than a pronounced mutation. However, due to her shortsightedness, the woman almost gave up on the Cornish Rex by deciding to take the matured pet for castration. Fortunately, the veterinarian whom Nina turned to had a solid store of knowledge in the field of genetics and recognized in Kalibunker a possible progenitor of the new breed. Having listened to the doctor’s recommendations, Miss Ennismore turned to breeders who at that time enjoyed authority and were highly respected people - A. K. Jude and B. Stirling-Webb.

Dr. Jude confirmed the veterinarian’s words: Kalibunker is the first representative of a new breed, which is fundamentally different from those already registered. Responsibility for its development fell on the shoulders of Nina Ennismore, who came up with the name - Cornish Rex. The first part of the word indicated the homeland of the breed, while the second did not speak of aristocratic origin, but served as some kind of reference to the woman’s previous activities. So, she bred Astrex rabbits, which, like Kalibunker, had curly fur.

First of all, Jude and Stirling-Webb suggested testing the kitten's mutation for stability. When the animal reached sexual maturity, Miss Ennismore crossed him with his mother Serena, who was an ordinary mongrel cat. As a result of mating, three kittens were born, two of which had the same remarkable appearance as Kalibunker. Unfortunately, only one of them survived, later named Poldu.

Nina continued the experiment of crossing Serena with two cats, while noting the percentage of “curly-haired” kittens to smooth-haired kittens. It was 55% in favor of baby rexes. This served as clear evidence of a recessive type of inheritance: characteristics characteristic of the future breed appeared if both parents were its carriers.

Six years after breeding began, Nina Ennismore encountered financial problems that made breeding cats difficult. First of all, this affected Serena and Kalibunker, who suffered a cruel fate. Previously beloved by women, the cats were euthanized at the request of their owner. A similar fate awaited Cornish Poldoux, if not for the timely intervention of Stirling-Webb, who bought the cat and continued working on the breed on his own. However, this decision also had unpleasant, almost fatal consequences. When the tissue was collected, Poldu was neutered due to negligence. The only representative of the breed that survived by 1960 was Sham Payne Charlie, who later began to be crossed with other cats. Cornish Rex cats were officially registered in Great Britain seven years later.

However, Foggy Albion was not the only haven of the new breed. In 1957, Frances Blancherie acquired two Cornish dogs and transported them from the British Isles to the United States. However, one of the rexes (red in color, also called “tabby” or “tabby”) never had offspring. The blue beauty named Lamorna Cove was luckier: she arrived in America almost pregnant and soon gave birth to two Cornish Rex blue and white cats. It is noteworthy that the father of the kittens was the long-suffering Englishman Poldu even before the ill-fated meeting with the veterinarian’s scalpel. With these charming babies, the spread of the breed throughout the United States began.

Mixed cat, what does it mean?

Metis is not a cat breed. Such animals appear in a parent couple, where one is a representative of an elite breed, and the second is outbred. Another option is possible - when both parents are elite, but belong to different breeds. Crossing between them is allowed, and the litter acquires the qualities of the parent pair and is able to continue the race.

There is another concept - a cat hybrid. This means that individuals from different branches of the biological tree participated in the crossing. For example, a caracal from the Moscow Zoo mated with an ordinary cat, which subsequently gave birth to a healthy large kitten.

This event became a sensation in world felinology and forced a new look at the process of breeding hybrid cats. Thus, the Chausie breed appeared - a hybrid of the wild jungle cat Felis Chaus and the Abyssinian cat, and the Savannah - a mestizo cat bred by mating an African serval and a bengal.

Basic moments

• The Cornish Rex is considered one of the most active cat breeds, so prepare in advance to become the owner of a playful fidget.
• This rare cat breed is distinguished by a curly coat that is so soft that many compare it to astrakhan fur or velvet.
• The graceful body of the animal hides strong and well-developed muscles, which help it reach the highest and most inaccessible corners of the apartment.
• “The British” and “Americans” have minor differences in their appearance: for example, the former look more massive and larger.
• The Cornish Rex loves to take part in the life of his family and therefore often spins underfoot, “commenting” on what is happening with a joyful meow.
• It gets along well with children and does not conflict with other animals, but a feeling of jealousy is still inherent in this breed.
• Cornish Rexes do not like to spend their days alone, so try to give your pet most of your free time.
• Representatives of the breed are highly trainable due to their developed intelligence and do not create problems during the training process.
• They are unpretentious in care and therefore will not cause difficulties even for people without experience in keeping cats.
• Animals are famous for their excellent health and the almost complete absence of genetic diseases.

What are the characters of animals?

Bunny's temperament

The domesticated rabbit is considered a little coward because unknown surroundings, smells and loud noises cause him stress. When appearing indoors, the animal may even be afraid of its owner and hide from him in its rabbit hutch. This is how the rabbit instinctively tries to escape. However, there are warlike individuals that fight back against a cat or dog. The rabbit has strong hind legs with which it can kick a cat, which can even lead to a fracture. And also quite sharp claws, with which the long-eared animal inflicts deep scratches. In addition, he clearly knows his territory and drives away strangers from it. The rabbit is especially annoyed if the cat eats from a rabbit bowl or encroaches on other “personal” things. If a kitten appears in a house where an adult long-eared cat already lives, the lagomorph will scare the baby and they will never become friends.

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Cat's temperament

You should not do the experiment if the owner already has a Nibelung cat.

Cats are hunters by nature. Breeders do not recommend getting a rabbit if a young cat of the following breed lives in the house:

• Javanese;
• Manx;
• Maine Coon;
• Siberian;
• Nibelung;
• Cymric;
• Russian blue.

Such a cat perceives the long-eared animal as prey and can eat it, especially if the rabbit rustles or gnaws something. Even the playful behavior of a cat, when he releases his claws, can injure the rabbit, increase fear, or, conversely, put the animal on alert. In addition, cats also have a developed sense of their own territory and the animal will defend it. However, if a cat with a developed maternal instinct lives in the same room, she can perceive the rabbit as a kitten, lick it and become a guardian.

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Sharing pets

When the animals live together, the cat can go into the rabbit's cage, and the rabbit can sleep in the cat's corner. Animals that have become friends can go to the toilet in one tray.

Often pets try to find something edible in each other's bowls, while no one defends their possessions. You should not allow your rabbit to eat cat food; its stomach is not designed to digest this food. A cat will not find anything harmful for itself in a rabbit bowl.

Friends sleep together

What is the year of birth of the Rabbit according to the eastern horoscope?

When the year of the Cat-Hare begins, the fourth cycle of the eastern horoscope begins. According to legend, when Buddha called animals to him, the 12 that swam first across the river became the years of the horoscopic cycle. In the East, they believe that the world consists of 5 substances: metal, wood, water, fire, earth . It is these substances that are assigned each year. That is, for example, the year of the Wooden Rabbit, like others, will repeat every 60 years.

The next year 2023 should pass under the sign of the Water Rabbit

Characteristics of a Rabbit man according to the Chinese horoscope

The Rabbit guy is a typical gentleman. He knows perfectly well how to behave not only with ladies, but also in any society. His refined manners are not pretentious or ostentatious, but they attract attention. For women who dote on him, such behavior is an indicator of his mystery and mystery. Any lady who knows him would not mind getting to know this incognito man better. However, in reality, most of the guys of this zodiac sign are completely unadapted to the conditions of modern realities.

Typical gentleman guy-Rabbit

The Cat Man will never hide the passions raging in his heart. He honestly and openly confesses his love to the lady. However, it is always worth remembering that he is not interested in fleeting flirting and non-binding relationships. He is always in search of a woman who is destined for him by fate. It is very important for him to feel the love and sincerity of his passion, to understand that he is accepted with all his advantages and disadvantages.

The Rabbit man always strives to create a family, so he gets married very early

Sincerity and fidelity in relationships can perhaps cover up the shortcomings of his character. The main one is the denial of other people's opinions. It is quite difficult for him to compromise, and he demands complete submission. Sometimes this is a manifestation of character akin to infantilism.

In society, men of this sign are respected and popular. They practically do not use harsh attacks and words to pacify any conflict. He is unlikely to allow injustice or foul language , especially towards a lady.

The Rabbit man is a born businessman . He has well-developed business skills, so if he wants to achieve a certain level of well-being, he gradually improves his financial situation. He has a healthy dose of adventurism; to achieve a positive result, the Cat can even resort to deception. He is not a gambler, so he always knows how to stop on time.

The Cat Man is a born businessman

How do rabbits and cats get along?

If the owner is patient, eliminates the lagomorph's fears, and pays attention to the cat so that it does not get jealous, the animals can get along well. However, when the cat does something the rabbit doesn't like, a fight can happen. But domestic long-eared animals never attack first. Owners should discourage the rabbit from trying to dominate and be the leader, as it may begin to imitate the act in which the animals mate. A cat cannot become pregnant from a rabbit, since these are different biological species that are not similar and there is no genetic compatibility. However, if the animals mate, this causes psychological trauma to both pets.

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Description of the breed

Manx cats are very reminiscent of ottomans, as their head, eyes, body, and limbs are rounded. The body should not be elongated. The animals' croup resembles an orange.

The round head is large and wide, with developed cheekbones. The ears are wide, the tips are rounded. The nose is medium in size, there are no stops, the transition from the forehead to the muzzle is soft. The eyes are wide open and slanted; if this sign is not present, the cat may be disqualified. The eye color matches the coat color. If, for example, a cat has a white coat, then the shade of the eyes will be blue or red, and different colors may also be allowed.

Compatibility of people born under the sign of the Rabbit (Cat, Hare)

Cat people (Rabbits) are able to get out of any situation. They hate being bossed around or pushed around. However, if you understand this person correctly, you can convince him that you are right without any problems. It is better for the Rabbit not to have a relationship at all with the Rat. This is a relationship that is doomed to confusion and eternal chaos.

An alliance with an Ox in love is possible, but their relationship can be confusing and complex. The Rabbit cannot stand being bossed around, while the Ox is used to telling everyone their place. In this case, the Cat will have to show all his diplomacy.

With the Tiger, despite the fact that both are from the cat family, the Cat will not have a very pleasant relationship. If a breakup is planned, then it will be the Rabbit who initiates it

A union of two Rabbits is not a good idea. Both sophisticated and enthusiastic, they will interrupt each other, trying to prove their talents and claim primacy. Each of them is a cat walking on its own, so a strong family will definitely not work out.

In tandem with the Dragon, the Cat will in every possible way bow to the power and energy of the first. He will allow the fire-breathing monster to feel truly at his best, trying to obey him and show his delight. In turn, an alliance with the Snake will not give the desired peace of mind. The Rabbit, who loves to chat with friends, will always irritate the homebody Snake, who will seek solace on the side.

The tandem with the Horse promises to be good. Both partners are suitable for each other, love freedom and will give it to each other, while trying to control their actions at the same time. In the Goat, the Cat values ​​enthusiasm, artistry and creativity. With a restless and meticulous Monkey, the Rabbit will become unhappy. He will never play forced roles and will not tolerate the squabbles of a monkey.

The impressive and bright Rooster will outshine the calm and intelligent Cat. The latter will not tolerate competition and will not tolerate constant scandals and nagging. The ideal for the Rabbit is a Dog; together they will have a serene and happy life. The same can be said about the kind, forgiving and understanding Pig.

Compatibility of Rabbit (Cat) and Dog in love

Compatibility table for Rabbit (Cat) and other signs of the eastern horoscope:

Persian cat mixes

The Persian cat is one of the most popular breeds in the world. The variability of colors is amazing; in this regard, Persians have no equal. In this regard, the number of Persian cat mestizos is growing steadily. The most widespread is the cross between the Persian and the British. Mixes of an ordinary cat and a Persian are often found. Of particular value are the Scottish Fold and Persian half-breeds.

Persian cats are often used to develop new breeds. One of these is an exotic cat. Externally, the exotic resembles a Persian, but has short hair.

Other famous breeds derived from the Persian cat:

• Napoleon - a mixture of a Persian and a Munchkin;
• Himalayan - a cross between a Persian and a Siamese;
• Cherub - a curly-haired Selkirk Rex with the face of a Persian cat;
• Tiffany - a mix with a Burmese, with an unusually soft and silky coat;
• The Alaskan Snow Cat is a cross between a Somali and a White Persian.

Reference. Interspecific crossing does not affect the health of mixed-breed Persians and other cats, except for the risk of genetic diseases.

How do a cat and a rabbit play?

Pets usually have the same game - they run after each other. The roles change all the time, and both the cat and the rabbit can catch up. Watching your favorites while playing is a lot of fun. Catching up often involves obstacles, jumping on the sofa, and moving rugs. Animals can also roll on the floor, clinging together in one ball. It is important for fans of such games not to have sharp claws.

Catch-up

A game of chase usually begins with a rabbit running away. A cat instinctively catches its prey, so the felines catch up first. The roles change when the rabbit reaches the wall and turns around.

It also happens that a cat treats a rabbit as its cub and licks it. Some zoologists explain this behavior by saying that the cat does not like the smell of its friend and wants them to smell the same. Other experts consider this a manifestation of location.

Mating

If you do not want to breed Manx cats, then the best options would be castration or sterilization, which is carried out as early as six months. But if you are planning to breed cats, then remember that they will be ready to reproduce quite early. Females begin estrus as early as 4 months, males are ready to become dads at 5-7 months, by the age of one and a half years, and all cats already have offspring.

But remember that Manx cats are different from other cats because they continue to grow until they are 4-5 years old.

Nutritional Features

The diet of mestizos is no different from the diet of purebred cats. Considering that felines are obligate animals, the main ingredient in their menu should be meat. In second place are animal fats, in third place are carbohydrates in minimal quantities.

Cats can be fed natural foods:

• rabbit or lamb meat;
• chicken;
• turkey;
• veal;
• chicken giblets;
• sea ​​fish;
• greens;
• fresh vegetables;
• eggs;
• fermented milk products.

You should not give salted, fried, spicy, sweet foods, whole milk, river bony fish, tubular bones. Forbidden delicacies cause excess weight gain, metabolic disorders, and failure of the endocrine, cardiovascular, and urinary systems. Buy treats at veterinary pharmacies or pet stores.

Meals are selected individually. Energy value and nutrient requirements depend on:

• physiological state of the cat (pregnancy, castrated and sterilized animals);
• body weight, constitution;
• health conditions;
• age;
• conditions of detention;
• activity level.

If your choice falls towards dry food, buy premium and super-premium products, as well as dried and canned food labeled holistic. Holistic food contains natural meat and fish, vegetables, berries, fruits and herbs. They do not contain artificial additives to improve taste and smell, unlike economy class feeds.

The need to use other crossing methods

Other crossing methods are simpler and depend little on the individual (except for complex factory crossing). Only the variable procedure has some features that every farmer should understand. This method is used to increase profits after certain results of industrial crossing. For the crossing itself, the best female rabbit is selected (obtained from an industrial method or left for posterity) and mixed with the paternal and maternal breeds alternately.

The popular question among people, what kind of hares will be obtained by crossing white and black rabbits, is also associated with some selection features. White and black animals can produce grey, white or black rabbits. It all depends on genetic accuracy. In addition, the quality of animal wool will depend on how “nature” decides. But the task is simplified, since with the help of knowledge about some laws of genetics it is possible to calculate the external characteristics of the offspring with an accuracy of 95-98%.

Domesticated hares gradually lose the characteristics of their breed and require its restoration. In addition, each rabbit deteriorates her productivity indicators very quickly. The task is still the same: improving the breed that this or that male can produce. The resulting litter is kept separately from the livestock, females are selected and later crossed with other males of the improving breed. The most favorable age for crossing is from -5 months after birth.

It is necessary to carry out the crossing in time, because with age the female rabbit becomes fat and becomes unprofitable for further breeding.