{"id":2075,"date":"2021-12-09T14:53:08","date_gmt":"2021-12-09T13:53:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/onlinecatworld.com\/?p=2075"},"modified":"2021-12-09T16:27:23","modified_gmt":"2021-12-09T15:27:23","slug":"laperm-shorthair","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/onlinecatworld.com\/laperm-shorthair\/","title":{"rendered":"The LaPerm Shorthair: a loving breed with a striking coat."},"content":{"rendered":"
The LaPerm Shorthair is a breed known for its curly coat<\/strong> that can appear in different colours. It is also known for its friendliness and playfulness.<\/strong> They are very active, gentle and affectionate. Besides his coat, the LaPerm Shorthair can also be recognized by his striking eyes. So, this breed has many advantages, but are there things to take into account when choosing the LaPerm Shorthair? What is the best way to raise this breed? You can read it all in this article.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Just like the LaPerm Langhaar, the origin of this breed lies in America. The<\/strong> breed originated in 1982 on the farm of Linda Koehl. Her cat had a litter of six kittens. One of those kittens didn’t look at all like the other kittens in the litter and had a new striking mutation. He was completely bald at birth and had strange patterns on his skin. What was even more remarkable was that after about six weeks this kitten started to develop a soft, curly coat. Weeks passed and eventually this cat had a wavy coat with lots of curls in certain places. More and more people heard the stories about this cat, more and more kittens came along who also had this mutation. Finally, Linda started a breeding programme and gave the cats the name ‘LaPerm’, which means ‘wavy’.<\/p>\n After years of breeding the LaPerm was recognized as a real breed by the CFA, the GCFF and the TICA. Now<\/strong> the breed is known as a friendly and playful cat and is an ideal family cat.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n The LaPerm Shorthair is a very curious cat.<\/strong> They are very intelligent and know how to get what they want. They are also very active and like to get attention from their owner and other family members. They may even follow you around the house just because they are interested in what you are going to do. They prefer to stay close to you and have no problem lying to you in front of the television.<\/p>\n The LaPerm Shorthair gets along very well with children and small children. It is important that they are well informed about how to deal with a cat. These cats also get along well with other pets, such as cats and dogs. This makes this breed an ideal family cat. He is sweet, playful and does not hurt a fly.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n The two most striking external features are the wavy coat and its expressive eyes.<\/strong> The eyes of the LaPerm Shorthair are enormously present and have a powerful appearance. The head of the cat is round shaped. He has a long and broad nose and a strong, present chin. This cat also often has slightly thicker whisker pads and long flexible whiskers. He also has very long sideburns. His body has a normal length, just like his legs. However, it is quite muscular. The LaPerm Shorthair weighs on average between 3.5 and 5.5 kilograms.<\/p>\n The coat of the LaPerm Shorthair is very special. As the name suggests, this cat has short to medium length hair that is curly or wavy. The coat is light, airy and resilient. The texture of the hair of the short-haired cat can be harder than that of the long-haired LaPerm and can also differ from cat to cat. The tail of this cat is not plumed like many other cats.\u00a0 If we look further into the coat, we notice that most of the curls are at the neck. The coat colour of the LaPerm is very different. All coat colours, shades and patterns are possible. The most common colours are:<\/p>\n These colours can occur with different patterns such as a point, tabby or chinchilla pattern. For more information about the different colour combinations it is wise to take a look at the breed standard<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n The LaPerm Shorthair has little undercoat. The advantage of his coat is that the curls ensure that the loose hairs remain in place, so not much falls on the ground. It is important that you brush this on time, you will read more about this later.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n The upbringing starts as soon as the kitten is born.<\/strong> The first fourteen weeks of the upbringing is also called the socialisation period. During this period the kitten learns to deal with all the stimuli around him. In the first eight weeks of his life the kitten learns most things from its mother. In particular, she teaches the kitten how to behave. They also learn how to make social interaction with their brothers and sisters.\u00a0 These first weeks a good socialisation is very important, because in this period the kittens are most influenced. His mother has to make sure he is raised well. When a kitten has passed the socialisation period he can only leave his mother, this will be done sooner than it is bad for his health.<\/p>\n After these 8 weeks the socialisation between humans and animals starts, although for these 8 weeks it is also important that a kitten comes into contact with human touch now and then. When your kitten quickly gets used to different people and animals around him, it will become a more sociable and curious cat. You can get them used to this by playing with them and picking them up and stroking them from time to time.<\/p>\n As soon as you take in a LaPerm Shorthair it is important to have everything in order.<\/strong> So, plan everything in advance. Is the environment safe? Where will the LaPerm Shorthair sleep? Are all necessities present, such as a feeding bowl and toys? These are all important parts for a healthy upbringing. It is important to start immediately when you bring it into the house. The earlier you start, the easier it is to teach the LaPerm Shorthair a routine. This makes him feel safer and at ease. It is also easier to take care of it in the right way. Make sure you have a fixed rhythm around eating and sleeping, as these are the two most important life needs for your cat.<\/p>\n Tell everyone in the house how to handle the cat, this way he will be raised correctly by everyone living in the house and your LaPerm Shorthair will grow old healthy.<\/a><\/a><\/p>\n Taking care of the LaPerm Shorthair does not take a lot of time compared to other breeds. On average two to three times a week combing is sufficient. <\/strong>His coat only needs to be combed lightly to remove the loose hairs. This way you avoid hairballs. Once in a while a bath is also good for the coat. Drying his coat is easy and there is no need to use a hairdryer, just dab it gently with a towel.<\/p>\n Provide enough food and clean drinking water every day, this is also part of the care. It is also wise to buy some toys so that your LaPerm Shorthair can enjoy itself at any time of the day, even when no one is at home. It is not recommended to leave this breed alone at home for a longer period of time. If it does happen, then toys offer a solution. In general, a combination always works very well.<\/p>\n The teeth of the LaPerm Shorthair also need to be taken care of. It is best to do this every day at a fixed time. This way your cat will get used to it and you won’t forget it yourself. Dental problems are very common in cats, brushing and cleaning your teeth regularly will prevent this.<\/p>\n It is also important to clean his ears regularly to prevent inflammation. Checking is very easy. Again: start early and keep a fixed routine, this way he gets used to it and taking care of it is a lot easier.<\/p>\n So, you can see that the quality of the socialisation period has an enormous impact on the care of the cat. That’s why human touch is so important during the socialisation period. If this is not done properly, the care will also become more difficult.<\/p>\n <\/p>\nThe origin: its origin lies in America<\/h2>\n
The character: intelligent and curious<\/h2>\n
The appearance: curly coat and striking eyes<\/h2>\n
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The upbringing: ensuring good socialisation<\/h2>\n
The care: comparable to other cats<\/h2>\n
The nutrition: sufficient animal protein<\/h2>\n