Felinology: this is what science

Felinology is an opportunity for everyone to become a reliable support for your fluffy pet.

Many people have pets. According to statistics, almost a third of these fans get cats. These house animals are so beautiful, interesting, independent and at the same time affectionate, that by right have long won love and veneration. In order to improve the conditions of your pet's content and more responsibly monitor his behavior and health, you need to have a certain amount of knowledge. This knowledge can be obtained by getting acquainted with such a science as felinology.

How did it come about and where did it come from

Felinology is the science of cats, which has a long history. Develop it began in the late 19 th century, when the first societies of cat lovers in the UK began to be created. To date, felinology is not only information that is passed orally among all interested. In 2002, in Russia, the official direction of obtaining higher education in the specialization of "felinology" appeared. Scientists who develop this area are called felinologists.

Everyone who wants to become a specialist in cats breeding should remember: felinology is a serious discipline, and in order to master it, it will be necessary to obtain at least basic knowledge in zoology and selection methods.

About the breed

As already mentioned above, areas of interest in felinology are not only in pure zoology and the physiological characteristics of a cat. Much attention is paid to methods of breeding and improving existing breeds. Consequently, felinology is a science that studies the characteristics of breeds of cats, methods of excretion and care.

The breed is called the group of domestic animals, consisting of a large number of individuals, obtained with the participation of a person who has the same origin, similar physiological and typical features, which are steadily transmitted by inheritance. The main difference between an animal belonging to a particular breed is the constant, necessary human influence on the binding and transmission of hereditary traits.

The main features of the formed breed

The main features of the breed include:

1. Common origin - all animals of this breed originated from a limited number of ancestors, ideally from one common ancestor.
2. Common features - animals, represented in one breed, have a similar physiological characteristics.
3. The value of the number of individuals - the breed can be considered as such, when there is a sufficiently large population in which the possibility of related mating is excluded.
4. The territorial distribution of the breed is the presence of reproduction points for the representatives of the breed in different places that differ in climatic, geographical and natural conditions.
5. The consistency of the breed - the stability in the transfer of characteristics characteristic of this breed, by inheritance.

Methods for breeding new breeds

Felinology is the science of cats, which also studies the anatomical and physiological characteristics of a domestic cat.

All variety of breeds arises in the process of carrying out long-term selection work. The main methods of carrying out selection work remains the method of selection and selection.

Selection is the process of leaving for a subsequent breeding of animals of a certain type with a set of desired characteristics and properties.

In order for selection to be possible, it is necessary to identify the direction in which it will be conducted, by identifying the types and characteristics required, and then selecting the most suitable specimens from the offspring.

Selection - a method of crossing the selected pairs of animals in order to obtain from them descendants with approximately the expected characteristics.

It should not be ignored at the same time that, in fact, the methods of selection and selection are the stages of one path for the breeding of a new breed. To pick up the established attributes it is necessary from already selected individuals.

Felinology is the science of our furry favorites. Do this science and become the best owners for your cats.