The fantastic appearance of the Ukrainian Levkoy breed cats is never ignored. Its smooth, velvety skin and hanging ears are only a small part of its merits. Get to know this miracle in our article.
- Origin Ukraine, Growth 20 - 40 cm., Weight 3 - 6 kg.
- Lifespan 10-15 years
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Name of the breed: Ukrainian Levkoy
Fit for allergics: Yes
For families with children: Yes
Difficulty of care: No
Interesting Facts
- Despite the fact that the Ukrainian Levka is officially not a breed registered in any international organization, these pets have been approved for participation in specialized exhibitions.
- The fact of the first born kitten of this breed was registered in 2004.
- These cuties love to "share their warmth." They always sleep with their masters with joy and serve as a kind of heater for them.
- The happy owners of these purrs compare their skin with the skin of a baby — it is just as soft, gentle and smooth.
- Outwardly, it is very simple to distinguish a cat from a cat of the Ukrainian Grub - the males are always much larger than the females. This phenomenon is called sexual dimorphism.
History of the Ukrainian Levkoy
The origin of the breed began quite recently, namely at the beginning of our century. Breeders thought out the image of the future breed with its exact characteristics. Key criteria were hanging ears and hairless cover.
Felinologist Biryukova E.V. completely determined the base of the future species and began breeding.
The history of the Ukrainian Levkoy breed and its development were rather quickly crowned with success. After only 6 years of breeding activities, the breed was allowed to participate in exhibitions in Ukraine and Russia.
Levko description
To obtain the desired image, the genes of the Don Sphynx and the Scottish Fold were used. As a result, the cat turned out very elegant, thin and graceful.
His body is closer to small size, thin, but athletic. Chest oval.
Limbs, as well as legs, elongated and mobile. The tail is long and thin.
The head has a wedge-shaped form, rather long rather than wide. The forehead is almost invisible, in contrast to the clear superciliary arches and cheekbones.
Ears, the main distinguishing feature of the breed, can be both curved and straight. A straight-eared cat is a leftist straight. Curved, they can be half or 1/3.
Almond-shaped eyes can be of any color, but bright and saturated shades are more desirable.
The nose is small, straight.
The coat in the description of the Ukrainian left-wing is either completely absent, or there is a residual presence. There is a lot of skin, so it forms numerous folds on the body. Very soft and supple.
The nature of Ukrainian Levkoy
Do not fall in love with this fluff is simply impossible. His character will conquer absolutely any person.
Ukrainian Levkoy is a very soft and humble cat. Unlike other cats, he is not at all proud, but on the contrary loves to always be near his master, walk behind him, look for hours with his beautiful eyes. By the way, they are madly devoted to their family and need the constant presence of all its members.
Relations with other animals are also positive, and there is no aggression as such in the character of the Ukrainian Levkoy.
What to feed a pet?
The quadrupeds of this breed are absolutely not picky in the matter of feeding. The only nuance is that, unlike other breeds, they eat 3 times a day.
It is necessary to pick up a diet correctly and with mind. It is better to consult a professional breeder or veterinarian. Any of the three existing types will be suitable for feeding the Ukrainian Levkoy:
Natural food
Dry food
Mixed type
The main thing is that this diet should be balanced, high-quality and healthy, because good and proper nutrition is the key to the health and longevity of your pet.
When choosing dry food, focus on premium and higher grade manufacturers. In such products there will be no artificial colors or preservatives. Natural food, in turn, should be represented by non-fatty meats, cereals, vegetables, dairy products.
Cat care
There are no pedigree peculiarities in relation to the care of leftism. It is important to remember that this is a "naked" cat. In this regard, the house should always be warm. In the cold season, you can stock up on warmer beds or bedding, as well as clothing for your pet.
It is often not necessary to bathe, only as far as pollution or in the case of special love of the animal to water. Regular wiping of the body with wet wipes will be sufficient.
It is important to keep track of the ears, eyes, teeth and claws, but care for them is exactly the same as that of other breeds.
In the care of the Ukrainian catwalk you should not forget about his thin legs, so be careful to ensure that he does not climb on high surfaces and does not hurt his bones.
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