Origin of the LaPerm cat
This beautiful feline breed arose from a genetic modification that occurred spontaneously in a litter born in the barn of some American farmers, specifically they were born in the state of Oregon, with a curious peculiarity, some of them kittens were born bald and didn't develop their fur until a few months later.
Several breeders were attracted to these rare kittens, creating different breeding programs to develop the breed, which was recognized in 1997 through the creation of the LPSA club and a few years later the TICA established the LaPerm breed standard. These cats are considered a hypoallergenic breed, as they hardly shed hair.
Characteristics of the LaPerm cat
The LaPerm are cats of medium size, weighing between 3 and 5 kilos in females and 4 and 6 in males, these being also a little higher. His body is strong and fibrous, with marked musculature that hides his fur. Its strong hind legs are slightly longer than the front legs. The tail is wide at the base and somewhat thinner at the tip and has a dense and long coat of hair
The head is, like the body, medium in size with a triangular shape and ending in a long snout whose nose is also long and straight. This head is topped by wide, triangular ears with small plumes similar to those of lynxes. His eyes are oval in shape and with a color according to that of his coat
As for the coat, there are two varieties, the LaPerm with long hair and the one with short hair or medium, both are recognized and their colors and patterns can be any of the possibilities that exist, there are no limitations in this regard. The most particular characteristic is that his hair is curly
LaPerm cat character
LaPerm felines are Incredibly affectionate, they love that their owners give them all their attention and spend hours and hours petting and pampering them, so it is understandable that they do not tolerate loneliness well, so it is not recommended to leave them alone for too long. They are also very obedient and intelligent cats, so many decide to teach them various tricks that they are delighted to learn.
They adapt to life almost anywhere, whether it's a tiny apartment, a large house or with outside land. They also adapt to all companies, children, other cats and any other pet, although we always have to socialize them at an early age Otherwise they can show behavioral problems, such as fear or aggressiveness, in their adult stage.
LaPerm cat care
The time required to maintain the coat will depend on its length, so if our feline has long hair we will have to brush it dailyto prevent tangles and hairballs, while if it has medium or short hair, a couple of weekly brushings will suffice to keep its coat soft and shiny. Despite being very calm cats, it is advisable to provide them with time for play and exercise, as this will ensure that they are balanced and he althy physically and mentally.
In the market there are many toys that we can buy or if we prefer there are also many homemade toys that we can make. There are thousands of ideas to prepare them, if we have children they can help us and make toys for the family pet, they will surely love it.
LaPerm Cat He alth
Due to its origins, the breed is relatively he althy, since there are no recorded congenital diseases, even so our felines could suffer from other diseases cats, so we will have to keep them vaccinated and dewormed, thus avoiding fleas, worms and viral and bacterial diseases that could end their robust he alth. To maintain your he alth, it is recommended to visit the veterinarian regularly for check-ups and vaccinations, following the corresponding vaccination schedule.
