CATDOLL : What are the differences between “local cats” and “pet cats”?

Many people compare pet cats with Chinese rural cats, so what is the difference between them? You will know after you raise one. In fact, there is a big difference between pet cats and rural cats. I am not lying to you.

①Differences in price

The price of local cats is usually very low, sometimes just the price of a cup of milk tea. People get them in a variety of ways, they may be given by friends, or adopted, or if they are lucky, they can even find stray cats on the street.

Domesticated cats are mostly artificially raised and bred, so they involve transportation and labor costs, and are generally more expensive. To get a purebred cat with a pedigree certificate, it may cost thousands of yuan. Even the cheaper breed cats are much more expensive than local cats.

② Differences in survival ability

Native cats are mostly somewhat wild because they are a naturally bred breed and can adapt well to various environments. They can survive even if they wander outside.

On the contrary, most domestic cats are raised under artificial conditions. They have experienced less hardship and know little about the dangers of the world. Once they become stray cats, they may not survive for long.

③Differences in appearance

Because of genetic hybridization, the appearance of local cats is not very stable. They may be very good-looking or average-looking, just like the randomness of blind boxes, which may not necessarily meet people's aesthetic needs.

Purebred cats are specially bred to satisfy the public's aesthetic taste. Their appearance and personality are relatively stable. They usually look beautiful and there are almost no individuals with poor appearance.

④Differences in personality

Due to the influence of their living environment, native cats are often more alert and difficult to approach. It may take them a long time to adapt to humans, and some may even attack humans.

Domestic cats, because they have been domesticated and selected for a long time, are usually more stable and docile, and prefer to be close to humans.

⑤ Differences in physical constitution

Native cats are usually the result of crossbreeding with a variety of cats, which helps avoid problems with certain genetic diseases. They have stronger physiques, are less likely to get sick, and have relatively longer lifespans.

Relatively speaking, in order to maintain the purity of their bloodline, breed cats often have inbreeding, which may lead to some genetic diseases and health problems. For this reason, pet owners should choose nutritious cat food as the staple food to enhance the cat's physique and health.