Blue-eyed Briton Kobe is an Internet star! (13 photos)

History, character and description of the Kobe cat breed

Koby the cat was born in the United States of America in 2020. Just 3 months after birth, his owner Rebecca opened an Instagram account for him.

Coby is the name of a cat belonging to the British Shorthair breed.

Famous cat named Kobe

Note! The chinchilla shade can be either gold or black, blue, or chocolate.

Many people believe that Kobe is a cat breed, but this is only the name of the animal, and it belongs to the British shorthair variety of black and silver chinchilla point color. This breed is distinguished by its black or gray color and brown eyes, but there are animals with blue eyes and a snow-white shade of fur. However, even in such specimens, if you look closely, you will notice that the tips of the villi are gray.

Koby's owner is an illustrator and designer, so many doubt the naturalness of her pet's color. However, people who wanted to buy a cat assured that the appearance of the animal had not been changed. Consequently, the cat had animals in his family that were prone to albinism, which is why Koby inherited this coat color.

The Kobe cat is not known in nature, but a cat with the same nickname has already gained more than 150,000 subscribers. But this furry pet probably would not have taken any place at the exhibition, since purebred “British” or “Scottish” dogs are valued higher.

Note! The British Shorthair Chinchilla breed was specially bred to live with humans. Her behavior and interactions with people are much different from other cats.

Chinchilla point

Kobe's health

Many people wonder whether they will be able to raise a cat correctly? Koby's behavior only pleases the owner. In general, this breed makes good contact with humans. In matters of behavior, much depends on the health of the pet. If your cat starts walking past the litter box, you definitely need to take her to the vet. Pets are at high risk of developing urolithiasis. Most likely, the cat is afraid of the litter box - it hurts him to urinate in it.

Fortunately, Kobe doesn't have such problems. He loves to eat tuna from a jar and looks with contempt at a mountain of corn chips and wine. He periodically checks the refrigerator. Jumping onto the middle shelf, he inspects the supplies. The prankster can also jump on the kitchen table, so Rebecca tries not to leave anything on it.

Animals that do not have access to the street get sick more often. The same cannot be said about Kobe. He is walked on a harness and gets the opportunity to nibble on grass. This is important for cats' digestion.

Tolerance for children

White cat with blue eyes: examples of breed names

The Kobe cat is a breed that is quite peaceful with children. These animals tolerate children rather than feel love for them.

The cat with blue eyes, Koby, will not scratch, lunge, hiss or snort at the child, but he will not endure torture either. He will simply retire to his corner.

It will be easier to adopt a pet as a small kitten. He will quickly adapt to small households and will be friendly and playful with them. This cat with beautiful eyes perceives children as human cubs. She is ready to protect the baby, is able to tolerate constant pestering, but will treat the child without much interest.

Pets have a patient attitude towards children

Cobby-type description and photo

The Cobby -type Chihuahua has a notably dense and stocky body build. Small dogs of this type have distinctive features: • Head: voluminous, rather large. Large distance between ears and eyes. The eyes are quite expressive and large, and the small ears at the base are quite wide. • Neck: massive • Chest: deep and voluminous. • Limbs: compact • Back: straight, straight topline. • Tail: thick with a thickening and flattening in the middle. • Movement: active forward movement of the front legs and a good push with the hind legs, energetic movements. • Coat: thick, pronounced undercoat.

There are currently two types recognized by breeders. But preference is unquestioningly given to the cobby type. Among modern experts there is no unity regarding the types of Chihuahuas. This question remains open, scientific discussions and research are being conducted.

The only thing that experts who have devoted their years to the life of Chihuahuas agree on is that, in addition to the above types of dogs, there are no other varieties. All the seller’s efforts to present you with new types of breed with a wonderful name are tricks, the purpose of which is to sell a small dog that does not meet generally accepted standards at an artificially increased cost. So, how can you avoid falling for the tricks of an unscrupulous seller?

Attachment to family

The breed is unsentimental, unobtrusive, but very attached to its owner. This famous cat adores his owner. He follows her around, loves to sleep with her, next to her things. When communicating with his owner, he purrs and meows gently.

Chocolate Labrador with blue eyes

This breed shows its love touchingly and tactfully. When the family is resting, he will not wake them up ahead of time and will give them the opportunity to sleep. The animal will lie down next to the owner and will patiently wait for her to wake up.

Note! The cat does not play favorites among other family members; he treats everyone equally.

The cat's relationship with other family members depends on the attention they are willing to give to it. The simplest and most effective way to make friends with a kitten that belongs to this breed is outdoor games with an object tied to a rope.

The cat's beautiful eyes, emphasized by black arrows, will not leave any family member indifferent. Everyone will be happy to pet her. However, the animal does not like to sit in your arms and will not tolerate kisses or excessive affection.

This breed will find a common language not only with people, but also with other pets.

Kobe the cat

Characteristics of British Chinchillas

When breeding the breed, beauty came first. But highly intelligent varieties of the British, Burmese and Persians took part in the crossing, so there was no reduction in intelligence for the sake of beauty. As a result, the character of chinchillas is still different from their ancestors; it represents the proud dignity of British cats and the consciousness of their own perfect beauty inherent only in chinchillas.

This is truly a royal combination of character traits of this cat breed. Kobe is no exception. It seems that he forgives Rebecca a lot - both dressing up in ridiculous outfits and being photographed with a bottle of wine. On his face you can read regret that the owner has drinks in the house that are so bad for the cat. However, he loves her so much that he obediently takes pictures next to the glass.

All chinchillas love to talk. They make short sounds that resemble “meow.” Although their vocabulary is poor, they have rich facial expressions and intonations. Understanding a chinchilla is not difficult. You can have a simple dialogue with the cat about whether he wants to eat or play, whether he needs to go for a walk, or whether he is tired and it’s time to sleep, or maybe he should be petted. The cat will answer.

Reaction to strangers

With strangers who come to visit, cats try to be nice and friendly, behave restrained and peacefully. They can also run away and hide in a secluded place, from where they will watch new faces with curiosity.

Long-haired merle dachshund with blue eyes

If a stranger tries to grab the animal and pet it, it will not immediately rush to attack. Before this, the cat will begin to meow loudly or hiss at the stranger. If this does not frighten the insolent one, he will begin to hit him with his paw, releasing his claws, and may even bite him.

There are cats that are happy to have guests. Some guests treat animals with special adoration and even allow themselves to be carried and stroked.

Note! "Britons" of this variety can become very sociable. They will take an active part in events and enjoy the love of friends and relatives.

Disadvantages and vices

All deviations from the standard parameters for Chihuahuas are divided into two types:

• flaws;
• vices.

Options for disadvantages:

1. some teeth are missing;
2. presence of double teeth;
3. jaw deformation;
4. pointed ears;
5. shortened neck;
6. elongation of the body;
7. shortened legs;
8. too close hind legs;
9. inverted elbow position;
10. incorrect placement of the tail, its curl, short size.

Vices leading to disqualification

• manifestation of aggressiveness or cowardice;
• the presence of features characteristic of the deer version (atypical or overly stylized build, sharpened head, elongated legs and neck, excessive thinness);
• presence of floppy or short ears;
• body too long;
• no tail;
• identifying bald spots for smooth-haired breeds;
• detection of excessively long thin or shaggy hair for a long-haired breed;
• body weight exceeds 3 kg;
• the presence of a large fontanel.

Breed allergies

Experts are unanimous in their opinion that cats that do not cause allergies do not exist in nature. There are hypoallergenic, which means less allergenic pets. This type of cat produces less of the irritating protein that causes an allergic reaction.

A list of 10 less allergenic fluffies has been compiled, but the breed in question is not among them. However, there is a way to manage your allergies. But this event cannot be carried out for people who are allergic to cats or have asthma. Any treatment should be carried out only with the permission of a doctor.

Fluffy cat is a source of allergies

This method is based on the body’s gradual adaptation to allergens. The immune system reacts only to a small number of them. Gradually increasing allergens, often interacting with the animal. By playing and stroking it, the body, which begins to be exposed to a greater number of irritants that penetrate inside along with saliva, through scratches, with food, ceases to treat them as a threat, and the allergic reaction weakens.

This method must be used very carefully, take anti-allergy medications on time and consult with a specialist before starting the experiment.

Important! You can take risks like this for no more than 21 days. If during the experiment allergic edema and asthma attacks begin to appear, then it should be stopped.

Deer-type description and photo

This type of Chihuahua dog is often called the deer type because it resembles a fawn.

For dogs of this type, it is noteworthy: • Head: small in volume with large ears, which is why the dog resembles a bat. The muzzle is lighter and longer. • Chest: smaller compared to the cobby type. • Limbs: the paws are thinner and narrower, the angles of the hock joints are less pronounced. • Tail: thinner and longer than the cobby. The propulsion of the hind limbs is weaker, which is why this type of small dog has to take more steps. • Coat: less dense. There is almost no undercoat.

Care and care

The animal's fur is thick, so it needs constant care. The animal should be brushed regularly, at least 2 times a week with a special brush.

This breed loves to swim, but baths can be taken no more than twice a year. The rest of the time, you can use dry shampoo, which will gently cleanse the hair without water.

Note! Your cat's ears should be inspected every week and cleaned with a cotton swab.

Caring for an animal requires regular activities

It is recommended to care for your animal's eyes daily. Every morning they need to be wiped with a soft cloth or cotton pad, which must first be moistened in warm water.

This breed should receive a dose of exercise every day. The animal can be allowed to run around in the garden or yard.

Note! To maintain health, cats and kittens must eat a balanced diet.

Prepared premium food is suitable for feeding. The animal must have constant access to water.

When choosing natural food, your daily diet should include:

• boiled beef;
• rabbit meat;
• chicken;
• vegetables;
• greenery;
• lean fish;
• eggs.

Important! The pet should be fed three times a day in small portions.

Advantages and disadvantages

Pros:

• look sophisticated and elegant;
• sociable and playful;
• are distinguished by loyalty and love for their owners;
• They make sensitive watchmen;
• do not need a large living space;
• if you accustom your Chihuahua Dir to a tray or diaper, then you can forget about walks in inclement or too cold weather;
• do not require complex and time-consuming care;
• You can take such a dog with you on any trip;
• smart and trainable.

Minuses:

• You cannot buy such dogs for families with children;
• may be injured during a jump or fall;
• if not properly raised, they can show aggression even towards their owner;
• monogamous - they recognize only one owner in the family;
• can bully other people's dogs on the street;
• sometimes they are quite jealous;
• They don't like dogs of other breeds.

IMPORTANT!

When training a Chihuahua Dire, it is necessary to take into account that physical methods of influence cannot be used during training.

Gaming potential

The famous cat Kobe with white fur loves to take water treatments with a rubber duck. Animals of this breed are active. Particularly nimble cats have fun by stealing food from the table. These cats need a play area, their own corner. It must have a scratching post.

Animal's play potential

Note! This breed loves toys that they can play with without assistance.

A ball, a spring, or a tumbler are perfect for this. There are also more complex play sets with an electronic timer, interactive puzzles and other fun that help improve your pet’s intellectual level.

Classification by size

The fashion for dividing breeds into categories based on the overall size of the dog came from foreign countries. In particular from America, where the term “tea cup” has long been established

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In Russia, the following terms are used for classification:

1. standard;
2. mini;
3. super mini.

The classification is carried out not so much by size as by body weight. In the first case, an adult dog corresponds to the weight recommended by cynological federations, i.e. weighs between 1.5 and 3 kg.

The last two miniature types of the Chihuahua breed do not have generally accepted boundaries, so each breeder interprets them to the best of his interests and knowledge. However, stick to the following weights:

• mini: from 1000 to 1500 grams;
• super-mini: from 500 to 1000 grams.

The FCI allows the weight of an adult Chihuahua dog to range between 500 and 1500 grams, but, as a rule, you should not expect high marks from judges at a breed show. In some cases, disqualification will follow, this also applies to the dir type.

To preliminarily determine the puppy's future weight as an adult, a special Chihuahua weight table has been developed. Of course, neither the table nor the seller guarantees the stated indicators.

Why you should not buy mini and super-mini Chihuahuas is described in detail in this article. Read on to avoid common mistakes made by novice breeders and hobbyists.

Rebecca's Favorite

The story began in 2020. An unremarkable girl named Rebecca from the American town of Baltimore (in Maryland) got herself a cat, whom she named Coby. The name can be translated as “fluffy” or “fat.”

Being a designer by profession, that is, a creative person, Rebecca, in between hard shifts in capitalist production, not only cuddled the growing kitten, but also diligently took photographs to relieve stress. The resulting images of Kobe were regularly displayed on Instagram for the amusement of the interested public.

It is unknown what image exactly the “Kobe mania” began with. But quickly enough the “angriest cat” was replaced by the “blue-eyed” cat. Hundreds of thousands of likes from all over the world recognized the beauty of the new social star. networks!

Many cat fans immediately wanted to acquire such a miracle of nature and rushed to look for it in the nearest pet stores, but the sellers just shrugged their shoulders; the cat of the sought-after Kobe breed was not on sale. The reason was the simplest - such a breed does not exist in nature.