Among the many pets, the cute cat is always the most able to capture our hearts. However, raising a little one is not just about enjoying joy and happiness, there are many factors that need to be carefully considered before the cat can truly become a member of the family. Here, we have listed the following five cat breeds that may not be suitable as family pets in the eyes of many people, and we hope that you will carefully consider and prepare well before deciding whether to get one.
First of all, we want to mention the British Shorthair. Although this cat is loved for its cute appearance, in the actual breeding process, people often find that this cat shedding is very serious. Although the British kitten is not very large, it sheds enough to rival that of a multi-cat family. As a result, when petting or picking up a kitten, you may feel dandelion-like hair drifting through the air. In addition, the British kitten also has a strong revenge mentality, once provoked, it will take various ways to fight back, which undoubtedly increases the burden on the breeder, so that they have the illusion of raising a white-eyed wolf.
Secondly, we are going to introduce the Sphynx cat. As a hairless cat, the Sphynx cat has attracted a lot of attention with its unique appearance and non-shedding characteristics. However, there are many problems with this cat. For example, the skin of Sphynx cats is prone to oil secretion, which makes them prone to adhering to dust and thus requiring frequent cleaning. At the same time, the gastrointestinal function of Sphynx cats is relatively fragile, prone to diarrhea and other symptoms, and due to their weak physique, they are prone to diseases, which undoubtedly brings great trouble to breeders.
Next, we're going to talk about tanuki cats. As a native cat breed in China, the raccoon cat has won the love of the general public with its lively, active, intelligent and clever characteristics. However, this cat also has some headaches. For example, tanuki cats love to fight, especially with other pets or family members, and conflicts often occur. In addition, tanuki cats are unusually energetic, and if they are not given enough space for exercise and movement, they may create chaos in the home, such as running, jumping, destroying objects, and more.
Again, we're going to mention the American Shorthair. Although this cat is quite similar to the tanuki cat in appearance and personality, there are still some issues that need to be paid attention to during the breeding process. For example, American shorthair cats are susceptible to genetic diseases such as polycystic kidney disease and thyroid problems, which not only affect the cat's own health, but can also be passed on to future generations, causing great concern for breeders. In addition, American Shorthair cats are equally energetic, and if they lack proper exercise and activity, they may exhibit hyperactive behaviors such as biting furniture, destroying objects, etc.
Finally, we're going to introduce the folded ear cat. Despite the popularity of the folded ear cat for its cute appearance and docile personality, in reality, this cat is not suitable as a family pet. Fold-eared cats are born with bone diseases such as achondroplasia, which makes them face great pain and inconvenience as they grow up. In addition, the lifespan of folded ear cats is relatively short, averaging only around 13-16 years, which also places a heavy burden on breeders.
To sum up, the above five cat breeds may encounter a variety of problems in the breeding process, including serious hair loss, strong revenge psychology, fragile gastrointestinal function, love to fight, excess energy, genetic diseases, etc. Therefore, before deciding whether or not to get these cats, we strongly recommend that you carefully consider your situation and abilities and make adequate preparations. At the same time, we also call on merchants to provide consumers with comprehensive and accurate information when selling these cat breeds, so that they can make informed decisions.