Choosing a cat breed is a responsible matter. Each has its own requirements for maintenance, food quality, and character.
But the most important thing is that a number of breeds were bred artificially, which could not but affect the health and life expectancy of pets.
Many people believe that non-pedigree cats are more resilient and less demanding in this regard. Is this really true?
Sphinxes
They have special requirements for air temperature. Many animals need clothes already in autumn, even if they do not leave their homes.
In addition, a cat's skin needs special care.
They say that a 15-year-old sphinx is already a long-liver. On average, they live up to seven years.
Abyssinians
They are considered hardy, but are genetically predisposed to a number of diseases.
Because of this, the average life expectancy of pets does not exceed ten years.
Bengal
It was developed by crossing a domestic cat with an Asian wild cat.
It is very popular, but its susceptibility to diseases makes the cat's body susceptible to stress.
The average lifespan of the breed is 7-8 years.
Californian
They started talking about it 40 years ago. The cat is valued for its coloring, which imitates the skin of a leopard.
But again, the intervention of geneticists did its job.
The life expectancy of a cat of this breed does not exceed 10 years.
Bobtail
These cats have an unusual bobtail tail. Bobtails are widely distributed in Japan.
But their lifespan, compared to that of a mongrel cat, is shorter – only 10-12 years.
Total
If you take a mongrel kitten into your home, the animal will easily live for 15 years or more.
And with proper care, you can expect your pet to last 20 years.
