European Cat


It is important to emphasize above all that a cat, which generally thinks that it is a cat, without the coat of arms of a well-defined race, often belongs to the great family of Europeans Of course we do not speak of the fruits of crossbreeding between different races).
The European cat does not need to be presented. It is the cat that we all know and love, the protector of the cellars and granaries and our meat thief. The copies of European Cats are unique and original; Their character varies according to the subject because it has not been set by a selection program.
All European cats share in common the vivacity, the malice and, above all, the capacity to give a sincere affection. There is no standard that defines his ideal master, because he lives well with all the people who love him and who respect his desire for freedom and independence.

The origins of the European cat

The European race is the most "original": its beauty has been created with time without man intervening to "build" his character and his physiognomy. The history and origins of the European cat are among the most ancient: it seems to be the descendant of Felis silvestris libyca, the small wild cat of North Africa.

Having landed on the shores of the Mediterranean, it then spread throughout Europe, probably on merchant ships, and drawings, sculptures and frescos testify to its presence throughout history. The European can be considered as the ancestor of all cats because the so-called "pure" races count among their ancestors the feline of North Africa.

We can no longer regard the European as a "whimsical" twink, since he has recently been recognized as a purebred cat and his standard has been set: he can now participate in exhibitions and become a champion.

The perfect cat

The appearance of the European cat presents a very wide variety, since the crosses occur between subjects very different from each other. The associations have in any case set the standard and have imagined the ideal type. The dimensions of the body vary: it can be medium or large.

The head has a strong bone and its jaws well developed. The neck, robust and of average size, unites the body to the head in the form of rounded triangle, with full cheeks; The skull and forehead appear slightly rounded, the chin is compact and the nose straight. The ears, slightly oblique on the head and well apart, are broad at the base, long and slightly rounded at the point.

The round, well-spaced and open eyes are slightly oblique and green, yellow or orange in color. The legs, of average length, are solid and strong, with feet dry and round. The tail, which must reach the withers, is broad at the base and slightly rounded at the tip. The dress has a short coat and adheres to the body; It seems tight and shining.

The hair color

The variety of colors that characterize her fur, apparently at random, is magnificent in their assemblage. All tones are allowed: black charcoal, pure white, intense red hot, cream pale, tortoiseshell (mixture of red and black), marbled, blue or gray.

The character

The European cat is the domestic cat par excellence: docile and affectionate, he loves the companionship of man, to which he gives himself without hesitation. The females are very affectionate with the whole family and are more domesticated than the males.

The character of the European is really that of a feline: malicious, curious and courageous; Moreover, he has great qualities as a hunter. He is really smart, very active and lively. He loves independence and freedom even if he never abandons his master and his house. To fully understand and appreciate its singularity, it is necessary to observe it and learn to respect its habits and preferences.