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This new breed called the "Dossow", this is not the same cat as
the Donskoy or Savannah. This is a very different breeds and
should not be confused with the others. Donskoys and Peterbald
were specially bred to be hairless cat for hairless cat fanciers,
and they have become fairly popular pets among people who have
allergies to cat dander. While the Dossow is breed to be a hair
curling gene and the Donskoy to be a hair releasing gene which
goes bald by 2 yrs old. The Don sphynx used to be the only breed
of this type of exotic cats in Russia's existence; now, there are
several other types, such as the Peterbald, Bramble, Ukrainian
Levkoy and now the Dossow. Which are breeds made from the same
Rusian hairless gene as the Don Sphynx {Donskoy}, only they are
bred with different outcrosses to be different looking types of
cats. All Russian hairless breeds thrive on a simple,
well-balanced raw or cooked cat diet, dry high fiber and protein
dry diet. Overall, the Dossow is a fascinating new American breed
that is perfect for someone looking for something hypoallergenic
and a little more exotic with a more wild look than the average
domestic cat breed.
Most Dossow cats are very outgoing and love to have affection 99%
of the time. They are very smart and will teach you a few thing
too. When born some have a little rat-like appearance with their
very large ears, compact heavy bodies and big paw pads. They have
surprisingly long toes and some have extra toes like little thumbs
that are used to hold things like your hands. The Dossow cat loves
to hug you tight with their long arms. also They have a mildly
wild look about them, so be prepare for more than a few breed
questions from inquisitive visitors.
The specific feature of this breed is a hair curling gene caused
by spontaneous dominant mutation. There can be a bald one born
from time to time form a hormonolized balding gene that can carry
within the breed, but these types are not used in our breeding
program. We have found the balder the breeder, the more unhealthy
the cat becomes for reproduction of future litters. The Dossow
should have a wire hair feel to their fur or a smooth velour type
feeling. These kittens are born with a normal hair coat and by the
age of 3 weeks old their hair type starts to change. This change
can take up to 2 yrs to get the their full hair type as they will
be at adult age. Some Dossows are born polydactyl feet too. We
have taken the Elegance of the Peterbald, the Sprit and caring of
the Donskoy, the Appreciation of the American Polydactal and the
Activeness of the Savannah all in one; to make a great breed of
exotic cat so that people with allergies can have a cat of their
own to love, care for and hold without becoming ill.
What a Cool Cat!
I have been a breeder/rescuer for these Russian breeds for almost
a decade now. I have become very close with the breed and many
breeders around the world. I have found these breed to be
extremely above all the rest of the cats in the world. Their
Personality is to DIE for! Always willing to please. Very Social
with the ones they love and enjoy the daily visitor that may enter
your home. The bond with other pets in your home well, being other
cats, rats, birds or dogs.. They love everyone equally. They are
very outgoing and love to play. What clowns they become with you
take out their favorite toy or treat.. Speaking of treats... They
love to eat, little piggies we call them.. They have to have a
higher fiber and protein diet to keep them very healthy and
active. So home-made foods along with daily bowl of dry bag food
are best to give them everything they need to live a long and
loving life style. {I send home a easy to understand booklet all
about a great diet for them in every kittens take home package.}
Since some these cats have little to no hair they have a high body
temperature, you can feel the heat come off of them. I don't use a
blanket in winter time here. I rap a couple of kitties around me
and a deep warm sleep we have. You need to set up a warming
station for them to retreat to when your not around to keep them
warm. A covered cat bed with a fluffy blanket works the best. They
will cover up when cold or just hang out there to keep the
purrfect temp. they need to be..
I have my Dossows breed registered with the Rare and Exotic Feline
Registry (North America) as the New breed of crazy hair type cats.
All my kittens come with a birth cert. of Authenticity and a
pedigree. These are Pets only, kitten/cats are not to be breeders
or dragged around from cat show to cat show. By breeding my
different breeds of cats together I have made a cat that is best
of all worlds. Loving, fun, caring, active, pleasing and really
cool looking. If your looking for a great pet and something that
is out of this world, {little Alien} than the Dossow is the cat
for you!
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