Video with an unusual cat
The girl posted a photo of the kitten on the social network Instagram. In just a few days, this photo was seen by a huge number of people. Many found it frightening, while others, on the contrary, admired the beauty of the Valkyrie. The photos were followed by videos in which the special structure of the muzzle and the penetrating, understanding human gaze are even more noticeable; it amazes, and plunges the especially impressionable into horror. Today the video has already been watched more than 1.5 million times.
Valkyrie has become a real Internet star. Memes are made with her face, major portals write news about her, comparing her to a chimera, people from all over the world repost this video. Many note her similarity with the hero of the mobile application, Tom the cat, because he also has features that make him look like a person.
Breed characteristics
The Scottish Straight cat is an affectionate, sociable and devoted animal. She is not very active and as she grows up, her interest in outdoor games remains behind. Possesses good health. Scottish Straights are very friendly and sociable animals. Average life expectancy is 12-15 years.
Coat and color
The Scottish Straight cat is the owner of a chic short fur coat. It feels like soft plush to the touch and you just want to touch it! The fur covers the body tightly.
Depending on the type of color of the animal, the texture of the coat also changes.
Scottish Straights are awarded by nature with a large number of colors, and each of them is recognized as a standard. The most common cats are:
- plain;
- tortoiseshells (tricolor);
- marble;
- tabby (hunting pattern of stripes, curved lines and dots);
- striped;
- bicolor;
- ticking.
Colors can also be different: black, white, brown, gray, harlequin, chinchilla, fawn, blue point, color point, mackerel and others.
Constitution
The appearance of the animal is misleading, as it is too similar to the British Shorthair cat. These breeds do not have much in common, except that both cats come from British lands.
Scottish Straights are distinguished by a rounded skull and a noticeably rounded area of the cheekbones and cheeks. The nose is almost without stop. The eyes stand out on the muzzle - large and perfectly round. Their gaze is open, attentive and as if asking the world about something. The ears are straight, with rounded, straight-looking tips. On the outside they are decorated with short hair, and on the inside with hair brushes that complement the exterior of the muzzle.
Males have more rounded cheeks and cheekbones than females.
What the eyes of an adult cat will look like is determined by the color. Thus, the blue color is characterized by yellow eyes, the golden or silver color is characterized by green eyes, and bicolors, solids, harlequins and vans have blue eyes.
The body of the Scottish Straight cat is long and clearly smaller than the body of the British cat, with whom they are often confused. The body can be called muscular, especially in the pelvis and paws. They are folded proportionally. The paws are powerful, rounded at the ends. The tail is long (it can reach the cat's forelimbs), mobile, round at the end.
Character
The Scottish Straight cat is considered to have an extremely calm and dispassionate character. Let's not deny this - representatives of the breed are indeed distinguished by restraint, although there are individuals who clearly show emotions. Scottish Straights are considered affectionate cats, and this is true - they will happily be near their owner, but still, if you decide to pick up the cat at the wrong time, the animal will definitely report it.
Representatives of the breed are calm and friendly. They get along well with other animals and do not mind being around dogs, provided that you teach the latter to live peacefully. Scottish Straights also treat small children well.
Scots are playful up to the age of one year, just like babies. After this, their interest in activities decreases and they prefer to spend their days contemplating the world and thinking.
You should not test the animal’s patience and create discomfort for it. The cat is proud and values personal space, so attempts to hold it in your arms or active calls to play may be regarded negatively. Animals tolerate loneliness well and do not require constant attention, but are happy to meet their owner after work and spend time with him.
Some say that these cats are highly trainable, while others deny this. It is known for sure that Scottish Straights are smart and can be trained to follow house rules. It is important to do this as soon as you have a kitten. Teach how to use a scratching post and litter box, and the results will not be long in coming!
Mr. Cat recommends: Maine Coon Valkyrie
When Valkyrie was born, she was no different from ordinary kittens. However, with age, her muzzle began to look more and more like a human face, and her facial expressions became more and more different from a cat’s. Even the Cheshire cat himself would envy the emotionality of this cat; by the way, they are very similar in appearance.
It's all about the special structure of the muzzle of this breed. Maine Coons are often compared to actor Ron Perlman for their massive faces and human-like features.
Ron Perlman
By the way, you can read an article about the Maine Coon breed on our website. There are many photos of these cats, the history of their development, as well as rules of care.
Valkyrie
There are also those who are frightened by the Valkyrie’s appearance and people who predict a career in cinema for the cat. Valkyrie was born from famous parents with good pedigrees - Lucien and Vatican, while her brothers and sisters have absolutely ordinary appearance. Even experts are unable to explain what causes Valkyrie’s “human” appearance. Perhaps it’s the special structure of the skull or the heavy but intelligent look.
The owner of this now famous kitten, breeder Tatyana Rastorgueva , is a big fan of Maine Coon cats, a breeder, owner and founder of the Catsvill County nursery, which has existed since 2002. In 2008, when there were already 5 cats living in her apartment, there was not enough space , Tatyana began construction of a private house in the village of Marusino, Lyubertsy district, Moscow region, the project of which was developed personally by her so that the pets would be as comfortable as possible. There is also a place for walking outside - these are special enclosures for cats and cats of approximately 100 square meters. m. each.
Today there are about 60 Maine Coons in the nursery, which are part of Tatyana’s breeding program, the goal of which is to obtain a specific type of animal that she likes. Kittens whose exterior is not suitable for further work are put up for sale.
Veterinary care of animals, their transfer to new owners and any other manipulations with them occur officially, through the conclusion of an agreement.
Interesting Facts
There are many facts about this breed, here are the most interesting of them:
- They were actively used for hunting small game due to their canine habits.
- The average weight of an adult varies from 9 to 12 kg and depends on the sex of the animal. A newborn kitten weighs on average twice as much as an outbred baby.
- The first pet cloned for commercial purposes was a Maine Coon named Little Nicky.
Representative of the Maine Coon breed
- The record for the longest body length belongs to a representative of this breed. The length of an extended Stewie is 123 cm.
- Maine Coons love water very much.
- Some individuals have 6 toes on their paws.
- Despite their size, these animals cannot rightfully be called the largest among cats. They take only 3rd place, behind Persians and exotics.
May-Coon breed: character and habits
The first thing that distinguishes Maine Coons from other representatives of the cat family is their natural sense of self-esteem. By their nature, they are very independent and independent, but at the same time they become very attached to their owner and try to never lose sight of him. Peace-loving, friendly and affectionate - cats get along well in the house with other pets. The exception is rodents, at the sight of which the animals' hunting instinct immediately awakens.
Mei-coons love active games, and can play even without human intervention. Any household items, as well as various foods, are used as toys. With a half-eaten piece of meat, a cat can tumble on the floor for hours, performing amusing acrobatic tricks.
They are highly trainable, thanks to their developed intelligence, and literally pick up intonation on the fly and remember commands, especially if they are pronounced in the owner’s voice. Manx cats quickly get used to their new place of residence, since they become attached to the person, and not the habitat.
They behave civilly and patiently towards children. They are often called natural-born nannies for their ability to calmly respond to children's harassment and pranks. This breed is also very musical. Cats are very talkative, but they never bother you with loud purrs. On the contrary, it is pleasant to listen to their quiet purring and relieve their nervous system.
A girl breeds Maine Coons, whose faces make you ask: “Why does this person have fur?”
In our century, as if in the times of Ancient Egypt, a real cult of cats has arisen again. Every day our feeds are full of millions of videos and photos featuring cats that collect an insane number of likes. It is becoming increasingly difficult to surprise a sophisticated viewer. However, Tatyana Rastorgueva, the owner of the Catsvill County nursery, did an excellent job with this, and she bred a breed of Maine Coons with human faces.
The author of Bright Side talked with Tatyana and learned some interesting things about her work and this breed. But we don’t want to stop you from enjoying these beautiful faces, so watch a lot of photos and videos.
— Tatyana, how did you come to breed cats? Why Maine Coons?
— I love animals very much, and cats have always been a part of my life. And one day I realized that they were also my calling. I began breeding professionally in 2002, and have been working directly with Maine Coons since 2004. They completely captured my heart. Amazing breed.
— Why are the faces of some cats so similar to humans?
— Each breeder has his own vision of the breed, and he selects for further selection individuals with those traits that are important to him. I can say that while working with the breed, I focused on the type of Maine Coon that I like. That is why now I have a recognizable “face” of my nursery. This is just a long, painstaking work of a breeder (a breeder is a person who is engaged in breeding and selection. - Note from AdMe.ru).
History of the breed
The Scottish Straight is the closest relative of the Scottish Fold, and their origin story is common. Cats with a characteristic kink in their ears appeared in England in the 60s of the last century. They were excellent mousetraps and therefore they began to be taken into homes for their benefit.
The breeding activity was started in Great Britain by an ordinary village resident, and then continued by experienced breeders. They were faced with the fact that kittens with straight ears sometimes appeared from lop-eared parents. For a long time this was considered a waste, and the popularity of their fold-eared counterparts was too great to think about breeding a straight-eared breed.
In an effort to fix the gene responsible for the unusual shape of the ear, it was noticed that there was a lot of harm from these experiments. This affected the health of cats, and they showed consequences - thickening of the bones and osteochondrodysplasia. To save the breed, they began to look for suitable animals that could help achieve the desired result without harming the health of the kittens.
A solution was found: for healthy offspring, a lop-eared female and a straight-eared male were required. Thanks to the intervention of previously rejected cats, the breed was able to continue its existence, and straight-eared cats received well-deserved respect and popularity.
In 2004, Scottish Straights were recognized as a separate breed.
Scottish Straight is a Scottish straight-eared cat. Scottish Fold is a Scottish fold cat.
Unusual cat
Tatyana Rastorgueva, which is the name of the breeder, did not think that her publication would cause such a big resonance on social networks. More than a month has passed since the photos were posted, but they still remain in the center of public attention. Moreover, emotions at the sight of a cat that has already become a celebrity are very polar: from tenderness to wild horror and disgust.
So who is she really - this Internet star with human eyes? The cat's name is Valkyrie, the breed is Mei-Cun. Despite her exotic appearance, she has a playful character and a classic set of cat habits. The most interesting thing is that all her brothers and sisters do not differ in any outstanding external characteristics.
From whom Valkyrie inherited such an extraordinary pair of faces remains a mystery. Either it’s the features of the bone structure of the skull, or the structure of the retina, but the fact remains that when you look at this face, it seems that the resurrected Lucifer or, at least, the cat Behemoth from Bulgakov’s “The Master and Margarita” is looking at you.
Who really is the “cat with a human face”?
It turned out that the cute pet is not a cat at all, but a May-Coon cat, and her name according to her passport is Valkyrie (Catsvill County's Valkyrie).
The cat's parents are called Vatican and Lucien (Catsvill County's Vatican and Catsvill County's Lusien). Their daughter was born on May 1 of this year, and her amazing dark fur with a tint is the color “black smoke” (a mixture of mom’s black and dad’s smoky).
Photo source: instagram.com/catsvillcounty/
The cats belong to Tatyana Rastorgueva, who is the owner of the Maine Coon nursery in Lyubertsy (Moscow region). True, the price for such a cat in the nursery is quite high - from 700 to 2000 euros!
Photo source: instagram.com/catsvillcounty/
Valkyrie turned out to be unusual and charismatic, and this is not surprising, because Maine Coons often surprise people with their calm and mysterious expression. You could say that this is their “trick”!
What did this cat look like to you? Does she really have a “human face” or is it just a figment of her imagination? Or maybe you have met such human-cats in your life? We will be glad to see your comments and impressions!
Reviews
I suggest learning more about Scottish Straight dogs from reviews of their owners. All comments are taken from the Otzovik website.
Man in animal form
The author of the first review says that her pet’s habits are very similar to those of humans, and in addition, sometimes the cat looks as if he understands all the problems of the owner. Separately, she notes the curiosity and activity of the animal. A cat behaves differently with strangers: it loves some and fears others.
Best cat breed
The second review is from the breeder, and this makes it very valuable. The author shares: the character of a cat depends on upbringing and the correct choice of animals for reproduction. Based on the experience of interacting with the breed, he concludes: there are many affectionate animals among Straights! They are easy to train, very smart, and get along well with other pets.
Affectionate purr
The author of the third review says that the Scottish Straight is unpretentious in care and maintenance. The cleanliness of the tray and his own hygiene are important to him. The cat is periodically combed, thanks to which the molting period passes smoothly. She is accustomed to trimming her nails and has become friends with the scratching post. The animal is very friendly by nature and behaves calmly with children.
I also suggest looking at an interesting review from the owner about Scottish cats, including Scottish Straights:
Price
The price of a Scottish Straight cat kitten depends on its parents, rarity of color and class. Class is a kind of gradation of cats, depending on the exterior and the degree of compliance with the breed standard.
Pet class implies the presence of minor deviations that do not affect the health or character of the animal. Sometimes pet-class animals are given for mandatory castration so that the genes are not passed on to future generations. Animals of this class can be purchased for up to $200.
Breed-class cats are subject to breeding; they must have a veterinary passport and birth certificate. The price for a breed-class kitten is from 150 to 300 dollars.
Show class kittens have a stunning exterior and are often purchased for participation in exhibitions. The price of such a pet is at least $350 and above. Do not forget that if you want to purchase a purple animal, you will have to pay even more.
