Pet Cats
American shorthair cats and Chinese civet cats are two very similar cat species. Many cat lovers often confuse the two or think they are two different species. Cats are the same species. American shorthair cats are native to the United States, and Chinese civet cats (certain introduction) are native to China. The two cats have different origins, shapes, and habits, and they are completely different species. Friends who love cats may wish to identify them from the following aspects.
1. Shape identification
American shorthair cat: slender body, big head, mostly oval face, and bulging cheeks. Cat ears are thin and round, evenly spaced on the top of the head, and the distance between the two ears is twice the distance between the eyes. Short-haired cats have smooth foreheads and large, bright and energetic eyes. The mouth and nose are square, the jawbone wheel is clear and obvious, and the neck is of moderate length. The body is healthy and rich, and the muscles of the shoulders, chest, and back are strong and strong. Cat's paws are round, with five toes in front and four in back, and thick scratching pads. The tail is of medium length and suddenly becomes tapering from the root to the tip of the tail. The hair on the whole body is short and abundant, and the quality of the hair is hard and smooth.
Chinese civet cat: The face is roughly called hexagonal, and the eyes are mainly yellow-green and brown. There is a semicircular skull with protrusions between the ears. The bridge of the nose is straight and moderate in size. Cihuahua cats have rich, straight and healthy chins. The neck is relatively short, but strong and rich, the body is long and strong, the chest muscles are well developed, the back is flat, the muscles of the hands and feet are well developed and strong, with 5 fingers on the front paws and 4 fingers on the back paws. The tail is shorter than the body length and does not suddenly taper from the root to the tail. The hair on the whole body is short, hard, shiny, conforms to the body, and is not unkempt.
2. Character Identification
American shorthair cat: strong body, courageous character, hard-working, gentle character, never messing around, likes peace, does not argue, is very lovable like. Shorthair cats are extremely intelligent and can get along harmoniously with other animals.
Chinese civet cat: Strong independence, strong memory and simulation abilities, rich emotions, courageous personality, and will be extremely loyal to the owner after getting along with it. In daily life, civet cats always give people a solemn feeling. Normally, the civet cat is active and cheerful, but when it comes to changes in the surrounding environment, it becomes particularly sensitive and relaxed, and it becomes extremely sensitive to the owner's needs.The dependence will be stronger.
Both types of cats are very popular among friends, and the way to raise them is also very simple. If you decide to raise a cat of one type, you must research and understand the two types before purchasing to avoid The one I purchased is not the one I need.
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