The cat from the Gourmet Gold advertisement. The “face” of the Whiskas brand and other “stars” of cat advertising. The cat breed from the Sheba advertisement "Sheba"

There is probably not a person who has not seen an advertisement for the popular cat food Whiskas featuring the cutest creatures - small gray plush kittens. They captured the hearts of millions of television viewers and became very popular among pet breeders. Many viewers wondered: “What breed are the kittens from the Whiskas advert?”

These are representatives of the most aristocratic breed - the British Shorthair

British Shorthair cats were first bred in Great Britain in 1987. Initially, when this breed was first recognized, there was only a white British dog. Later, through crossbreeding, new varieties of the British Shorthair cat breed appeared. At the moment there are more than 25 colors.

Varieties of tabi coloring

All subtypes of silver tabi coloring are attractive and make the cat look like a toy. It’s hard to take your eyes off kittens with this fur color, which is why they are used in Whiskas advertising to make people associate the product with something very pleasant and attractive. The cat from Whiskas is just as smart. The main varieties of silver tabi color are as follows:

mackerel or tiger - with this color, black stripes along the silvery coat are similar to those of a tiger. This subtype is the most common and is what is usually seen in Whiskas food advertising;
spotted - black fur forms spots of different sizes, which are densely scattered throughout the body. Such a pet resembles a leopard or jaguar in a reduced form and with an unusual noble coloring;
marble is the most beautiful and rare color. The black stripes on the cat's body are arranged in a complex pattern, and on the shoulders they are always intertwined in such a way that they form a butterfly. A cat with a similar coloring is also used in Whiskas food commercials, but less often than with a brindle cat.

The cost of kittens is largely determined by the pattern of their fur, its accuracy and brightness. The more elegant the baby, the more you will need to pay for it. Unlike the blue-colored kittens familiar to everyone, British Shorthair kittens with a color that is typical of those featured in Whiskas commercials are usually bred in large nurseries. Breeders who have a limited number of animals for breeding offer silver tabis less often. This is worth taking into account in order to undoubtedly buy exactly the same kitten as in the Whiskas advertisement.

External features of the British

physique – strong and massive. Adult cats that have been raised correctly can weigh more than 10 kg;
The head is round, massive, with pronounced cheeks. The ears are small, round in shape, set quite far apart;
eyes – round, large; their color is rich orange or amber. British people with green and blue eyes are extremely rare;
The coat is short, with a well-developed undercoat and at the same time loosely fitting, which makes the cat feel comfortable even in extreme heat.

Giving a general description of the cat as in the Whiskas advertisement, we can say that it looks like a large, soft toy with unusually beautiful eyes, which it is difficult not to want to have in your home. The colors of the British are not limited to just blue and silver. Such cats come in tortoiseshell, chinchilla color, and less commonly, red and golden tabi. In the advertising video, the silver representative of the breed was chosen as the face of the Whiskas brand, since it looks most advantageous in various settings, and it is easier to find such an animal than a rarer color.

"Gourmet Gold" - Persian

The enormous popularity of Gourmet Gold cat food owes much to the Persian cat that was featured in the commercial. This breed was brought to Europe from Persia back in the 16th century, where such cats were favorites of courtiers.

After so many years, there are about 100 varieties of Persian cats by color. There are black, white, gray, blue, red, cream, red, and lilac cats. Most often, a pet's eye color is dark orange, blue, copper, and green. If the cat is of the same color, it should not have spots or shades. Cats with markings on the head, paws and tail are called color point.

The Persian breed has the following external characteristics:

Round eyes;
large head with drooping ears;
rounded body;
long and thick coat up to 12 cm;
disproportionate small paws;
rounded fluffy tail of medium length.

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Fluffy pets are calm and friendly. They quickly adapt to a new place and get along well with other pets. Persians are not prone to aggression, although they can stand up for themselves. In general, cats are capricious and stubborn, sometimes even vindictive. Families often choose an owner who is loved and respected. Although Persians are considered “couch” cats, they are quite active and playful.

Character

Of particular interest to the owner is what character his pet will have. Because of the cat’s cozy appearance, many people think that it should be extremely affectionate and try to spend every minute in the arms of its owner. In reality this is not the case. The cat from the Whiskas advertisement is not prone to aggression and does not have character traits that will cause minor troubles for its owners, but at the same time, it does not really like human company. She likes to communicate with the owner only if she herself has expressed her desires. When the pet does not go to his knees, it is useless to take him, as he will refuse to lie down and purr.

A cat will not tolerate rude and annoying treatment, but it will not bite or scratch a person. Taking advantage of her size and strength, she will simply free herself and leave, ruffling the fur on her back with displeasure and twitching her tail. This feature of the British cat will become an obstacle to children playing with it, who usually want the pet to do everything that seems appropriate to them. If you need an animal that will be a faithful companion in children's games, you should look for someone else.

The British Shorthair breed is distinguished by its innate cleanliness. For a pet there is no confusion of such concepts as a tray, the owner's shoes, a corner of the carpet and a bed. Also, the Whiskey cat will not spoil the apartment by confusing all the corners with his scratching post. Based on this behavior, it begins to seem that the pet himself likes it when the house is clean and comfortable, and he considers himself not just a four-legged friend, but also a family member who does everything right.

The Wiskas food ad was filmed with beautiful, healthy cats. However, having found out what breed of cats is presented in it and having made such a friend, you must remember that the advertisement offers economy-class food. Therefore, if you want your British cat to live a long and happy life, you should not feed him Whiskas, like any other cheap artificial food.

Your friends gave you a kitten or you bought one without a pedigree. You will also want to find out over time what kind of breed it is, because... each of them has its own characteristics.

I bring to your attention a guide to identifying cat breeds based on external characteristics. Not only popular cat breeds are collected here, but also unusual ones. The main criterion for dividing the breeds was the length and structure of the coat. By clicking on the desired link, you can use a diagram with pictures to determine the breed. And under these links there is information about the breeds of the most famous cats.

100% result is not guaranteed!
Your cat may not be a purebred, but a mixed breed or outbred. The identifier shows which breed your pet is most similar to.

British character

If British kittens, like all children, are playful, restless and curious, then adult cats are respectable, intelligent, phlegmatic and leisurely. They will not allow themselves to spoil property, walk past the tray, impose themselves on others, or “chat” in vain. British women will not tolerate familiarity towards themselves and annoying caresses, but they will not take revenge or show aggression either - they will simply move away, maintaining their sense of self-esteem. This quality helps them coexist peacefully with all family members, including small children and other pets.

The British are couch potatoes who prefer to approach life philosophically

An independent animal will calmly endure forced loneliness, but then can joyfully greet the owner at the door, keep him company in front of the TV, and even rub against his legs, showing special affection. It is impossible to force a Briton to do something against his will. A smart “bun” will easily remember his name, adapt to the rules adopted in the house, feel the mood of the owner, but will never play the role of a clown and amuse people with funny tricks. She will even hide from strangers in a secluded place, where she will begin hygiene procedures or indulge in sleep.

Breeds of the most famous cats

Cats from advertisements

Perhaps the breed of this cat is of interest to most Internet users. If you use our identifier, you can come to the conclusion that this is an American Shorthair. In fact, the unusual color causes confusion, otherwise it is a typical British Shorthair

The blue color, narrow muzzle and delightful green eyes - all this suggests that this is a Russian Blue

. Yes, this particular breed was used to advertise Sheba.

Well, it’s quite simple here. This pet boasts long, lush hair and a wide, short muzzle. That is, before us is the Persian

cat.

There is a lot of controversy surrounding this pet. Some believe that this is a Maine Coon, others think that this is a Siberian cat. However, looking at the sharp transition of the muzzle, you can be sure that this is a Maine Coon

, despite the absence of tassels on the ears.

Surprisingly, the newly minted television star Boris the cat is a mongrel

. As you can see, you don't have to have an elite background to reach heights.

It would be strange if the Persian cat were shown as the standard for an active lifestyle. For this purpose, they selected a cat with short hair, similar in appearance to a wild one. In fact, this is not a leopard or a panther, but an ordinary Bengal

cat.

Cats - movie characters

7) Garfield (films “Garfield” and “Garfield 2”)

Yes, this fluffy fatty already has millions of fans. Although Garfield was born thanks to computer graphics, he is based on a cat whose breed is the Exotic Shorthair

8) Cheshire cat (film “Alice in Wonderland”)

And this mysterious beast, which became famous for its stunning smile, also has a certain breed. If you look closely, you can see that this is a British Shorthair

with an unusual tabby color.

9) Midnight (film "Catwoman")

Wild color and big beautiful eyes... Yes, this is what the symbol chosen by the authors of the film looks like. The Midnight cat belongs to the Egyptian Mau

(I recommend reading the article ““).

10) Crookshanks (Harry Potter films)

A favorite of Harry Potter fans and not only the cat Crookshanks is Persian

. The flattened muzzle and long hair confirm the pedigree of this fluffy beauty.

Cats are celebrity pets

11) Shanti - Ksenia Borodina’s cat

In addition to the dog Zima, in the apartment of TV presenter Ksenia Borodina lives the cat Shanti, who is a Scottish Straight

(
Scottish Straight
).

Cats are Youtube and Instagram stars

A Japanese cat named Maru has already captivated millions of Internet users around the world; a book has already been written on his mustachioed “personality.” This animal belongs to the Scottish Straight

13) Coby the Cat (Instagram page - Coby The Cat)

Seeing such beautiful blue eyes, people involuntarily become interested in the breed, so that after choosing a kitten they can take home the same beauty. Well, Coby is a British Shorthair

Despite the unusual color, the cat Cookie, the faithful assistant of the SlivkiShow presenter, is outbred

15) Snoopy the cat (Instagram page - SNOOPY babe)

Earning thousands of likes all over the internet, this cute cat is an Exotic Shorthair.

16)Grumpy Cat - angry cat (Instagram page - realgrumpycat)

Grumpy Cat is a true example of how you can use your shortcomings to your advantage. Despite the malocclusion and congenital dwarfism, this cat has already become the “Meme of the Year” and continues to gain enormous popularity. And this angry pet belongs to the Snowshoe

17) Cat Luhu (Instagram page - Maggie Liu)

The Pekingese pessimistic cat, which has captivated thousands of users with its unusual face, belongs to the Asian tabby

.
Note: this breed is not included in the guide due to its low prevalence. 6
“Whiskas” is a popular brand of economy class cat food. In this article we will not discuss its quality, pros and cons. We will talk about the animals that became the face of this product line of the American company Mars. As you know, advertising is not only the engine of trade, but also the spreader of the most ridiculous misconceptions. Let us immediately note that there is no “ Whiskas Breed”

", "Okras Whiskas" does not exist. British shorthair (Scottish Straight) cats, cats and kittens took part in the filming of advertising videos for the brand. This is the famous cat breed from the Whiskas advertisement.

Where can I buy a kitten of this breed?

Now, if you wish, you can purchase a representative of the breed, with all the appropriate documents, in a specialized nursery or from professional felinologists. Be sure to ask whether any vaccinations have been done before purchasing. If you can't decide on the gender, who would fit better into your family - a male cat or a male cat? Experts will help you make your choice. It is advisable to take at least two months.

The question of which cat breed is the most charming and attractive can be discussed endlessly. But, without a doubt, in the Whiskas ad they filmed a handsome guy who touched not only children’s, but also adult’s hearts. How inimitable the striped baby looks, walking around the apartment and looking for his mommy. The already popular British Shorthair cat has become fashionable and the number of pets of this breed has increased significantly. As a rule, they become everyone's favorites and get along well with all family members. But do not forget that this lovely creature is alive and real, and if tomorrow another breed or even another animal gains popularity, you will live with it for many years.

It's no secret that cats have long taken over the Internet. They attract users with their cute and funny appearance, become the heroes of numerous memes and are simply pleasing to the eye. And it is not surprising that they are the ones who more often than others become the main characters of popular cartoons and even the face, or rather, the face of many famous brands. Sheba cat food was no exception. The manufacturer featured a cute fluffy in his advertisement, who settled in the hearts of millions.

He took over the leadership from his former stars: the cat Boris, known from the commercials for food "" and the cute kitten from the commercials "". One of the first options that so caught the viewer’s attention was an advertisement featuring Eva Lognoria and that very same breed of cat. Thousands of TV viewers were eager to buy the same “purr” for themselves.

positions itself as a manufacturer of super premium cat food. In addition, the manufacturer produces products and accessories for pets. Mars Inc. founded the brand back in 1985, but it appeared on the shelves of the domestic market much later. However, thanks to well-made advertising, Sheba has already managed to win the love of Russian cat owners.

Why the British?

The British Shorthair cat is associated with the ideal of a pet: plush, well-groomed fur, a pretty face, beautiful eyes - these animals evoke affection even in the most callous people. Moreover, when viewing advertising, we intuitively project the effect of consuming this brand of food onto our own cat. In this regard, the British Shorthair has become a collective image of the classic domestic cat, due to several reasons:

Harmonious, proportional body structure;
Beautiful plush wool;
Absence of obvious signs of exclusivity of the breed;
The ability to match the cat from the advertisement with your own pet;
Equally beautiful adults and kittens.

For the average person, the British Shorthair cat is just a well-groomed and well-fed pet. People who are far from felinology are not very knowledgeable about breeds and make the conclusion that the advertiser needs: “my outbred cat will be just as beautiful if I feed her with the products of this brand.” Of course, the aesthetics of the cats in the Whiskas advertisements are not a consequence of feeding the animals exclusively with these foods.

Cost and where to look?

Now the cat breeds from the Whiskas advertisement have gained immense popularity in all countries of the world.

, including Russia due to its cute appearance and plush soft coat. Their beautiful faces will not leave anyone indifferent. Many show business stars are happy owners of these beautiful furry creatures. For those who also want to become the owner of a British Shorthair cat, it is best to look for a plush friend in a cattery.

The cost of a Briton depends on the color and class of the kitten (“show”, “breed” or “pet”). Representatives of the first class are the most prestigious and, accordingly, the most expensive. Breed class cats are purebred cats with an excellent pedigree. “Pets” are no less beautiful cats, but with some shortcomings (wrong eye color, broken ear or tail). Representatives of this beautiful breed will cost their owner from 3,000 to 40,000 rubles.

Due to such popularity, there are many offers for the sale of mixed-blooded British dogs.

. The cost of such a cat is low. Amateur breeders sell kittens from 500 rubles. Of course, for such a price you cannot count on the purebred and pedigree of your new pet, but they are in no way inferior in fluffiness and beauty to their elite relatives.

According to many owners of British shorthair cats, this is simply a gift of fate. They are absolutely sure that happiness is measured in cats.

Which cats star in Whiskas commercials?

Traditionally, Whiskas advertisements feature kittens and adult cats bred in the German nursery Silver Treasure. The best representatives of the British Shorthair breed in Europe are traditionally bred here. Cats from this cattery appear in commercials, films, and participate in international exhibitions. It is obvious that the diet of Silver Treasure animals includes not only popular food of the economy and premium classes. Pay attention to the key features of keeping cats that allow you to raise Britons of amazing beauty:

Excellent heredity;
Rich diet;
Constant supervision by veterinarians;
Professional care;
Natural selection.

Moreover, out of all the healthy and beautiful animals, they choose the most touching cats and kittens with stunning appearance. But the TV advertising audience gets the impression that the key reason for the beauty of these animals is constant feeding with specific food from a specific manufacturer. Accordingly, their animal can supposedly become just as beautiful and healthy if they feed it the product indicated in the advertisement. This is a natural property of advertising, there is nothing surprising in it. The main conclusion from the above: a responsible and competent cat owner must understand that the beauty and health of his pet is the result of many factors and his work, care, and love for the animal. By the way, the vast majority of cats that appear in commercials have never eaten the food they advertise.

It is worth paying tribute to the authors of advertising in Whiskas products, who not only select stunning kittens of the British breed in demand in Europe for filming, but also create a real cat philosophy during the filming process. Everything here is thought out to the smallest detail, even the color of the animals. According to marketers, cats of tortoiseshell and tabby colors are deliberately chosen for advertising - they look beautiful on television and in photographs - they are pleasant to the human eye, and do not evoke unnecessary emotions. It is important for the brand that the animal evokes an association with the manufacturer, so cats of other breeds are never used in Whiskas advertising - only the British Shorthair.

As for the behavior of cats in advertising, they are always relaxed and playful. They do not exhibit excessive activity, much less aggression. These are classically domestic, calm and balanced animals, touching and cheerful. According to legend, it is the manufacturer’s food that makes them so flexible and wonderful overall. In fact, the British have a calm, balanced character. However, during the filming process, many takes are made in order to select the best moments of the cat’s behavior, feeding, playing and resting.

How often annoying is advertising that is repeated day after day, over and over again, completely uninteresting, even unpleasant. But among this many boring plots, no, no, and something truly interesting will flash, especially if cats appear on the screen.

Every cat, cat or kitten symbolizes home, comfort, affection. It’s a rare person who will deny himself the pleasure of admiring the funny antics of furry characters in commercials.

Eva Langoria and gorgeous Nick

The most popular advertisement in the history of the Sheba brand was the video featuring Eva Langoria and the magnificent cat Nick. The brilliant dances of the popular actress, wonderfully chosen music, the chic interior of the scenery and, of course, the mesmerizing beauty of the cat, allowed the commercial to gain thousands of views on the Internet day after day. Eva Langoria and cat Nick actually became the face of the Sheba brand. It’s hard to imagine advertising brochures, commercials, printing and packaging design without their participation. So what breed is this wonderful cat named Nick? The answer is simple:

Russian blue

Interestingly, many people mistakenly call the breed of this animal Chartreuse. The key difference between the Russian Blue and the Chartreuse is the color of the eyes. According to the standard approved by international felinological associations, the eye color of a Chartreuse cat is sand (brown). In the advertisement, the cat has the green eye color characteristic of the Russian Blue breed. Breeds can also be distinguished by physiological characteristics: shape of the skull, ears, body type. However, only specialists can do this.

Why Russian Blue?

Attentive TV viewers have probably noticed that only cats of smoky, silver and always monochromatic color take part in Sheba advertising. This is a kind of marker of the company’s corporate identity. While “variegated” cats evoke associations with other brands, and black cats are intuitively disliked by some superstitious potential buyers, the smoky color of the animal was the ideal choice for a beautiful advertising campaign. In general, we can highlight several features of the Russian Blue breed, which allowed the cat to become an ideal actor for a commercial:

Monotonous silver-smoky coat color;
Beautiful, powerful physique;
Bright ruby eye color;
The special grace of the animal;
Photogenic, trainable.

Obviously, the animal was also chosen to match the famous actress Eva Langoria. She herself is often compared to a cat, especially because of her grace, proud, and somewhat playful manner. Eva is very neat, somewhat domineering, regardless of the situation. Accordingly, an extremely active or at least somewhat aggressive cat would not suit her. Many lovers of the Russian Blue breed notice how closely Nick the cat and actress Eva Langoria look alike. They look great together, both in commercials and on all kinds of printed products.

In addition, Eva Langoria admitted that filming with Nick was truly easy for her. The Russian Blue breed is traditionally characterized as a calm, balanced animal. The gracefulness of movements, elegance, simple and at the same time incredibly well-groomed, somewhat even luxurious appearance explains the incredible attractiveness of the animal for shooting in advertising.

Whiskas is a famous brand of cat food. This product is advertised by very cute cats with unusual original colors. The people even have a stable expression “cats whiskey”. The kittens and adult cats appearing in the food commercials are representatives of the German nursery “Silver Treasure”, which breeds British shorthair cats (Scottish Straight).

What commercials do cats appear in?

If a furry animal is filmed in the video, you can be sure that the TV will not be switched to another channel, and the story will be watched to the end. And there will be many such views. Along with attention to the animal, the viewer will also notice the promoted product.

And these are not fantasies or assumptions.

Who else but a lazy cat, who, accompanied by classical music, advertised the “most aerodynamic production car in the world” Mercedes Benz CLA, allowed the automobile giant to end 2014 with a record sales of 1,650 thousand cars.

A little earlier, in 2013, thanks to another cat, who in the video was ready to spend his nine lives to end up inside a Toyota Corolla, the car became the best-selling car in Australia.

Nokia used a whole family of cats to advertise the new Lumia 930 smartphone.

But there are representatives of the cat world who have become real screen heroes, whose fame has spread throughout the world.

Angry cat success story

The Tardar cat, which is called Grumpy Cat, quickly became famous and since September 2012 she has had a career that even people dream of. The beginning was a funny photo of a special kitten with an incorrect bite, which gives the impression of an angry expression on its face. In fact, the cat is not gloomy or angry, but affectionate and very sociable.

The name very soon became a brand. At first, the name and image were used on calendars and other small items, books were published in the name of the cat, one of which was translated into 20 languages of the world and, moreover, became a bestseller, then the Grumppuccino coffee drink appeared.

Tarde's popularity was so great that in 2013 she invited a cat to advertise her brand. The cat food manufacturer's videos featuring the furry star receive millions of views.

Whiskas commercial cats

Advertising for Whiskas food often comes across. And even many of those who have never had cats have watched it from beginning to end at least once. And the reason for this is the cutest kittens, adults, filmed in advertising. They became the face of the popular American brand Whiskas. Cats in advertising have even given rise to misconceptions that there is a certain “Whiskas breed”, even a “Whiskas color”.

These commercials featured Scottish Straights, British shorthair cats that have become real advertising stars today. Animals of this breed were deliberately chosen, specifically those with a tortoiseshell color and tabby pattern, as they are especially pleasing to the eye and do not evoke unwanted emotions. It seems that it is thanks to these foods that cats are so docile, balanced and calm.

Such a cat evokes associations of an ideal pet. She is well-groomed and beautiful, and therefore is capable of causing tenderness in anyone. But it also becomes a reason for a person to begin to think that his pet, even a completely mongrel one, if fed with Whiskas products, will certainly become just as well-groomed. And that’s what the advertiser wanted.

Features of British Shorthair

Of course, like all representatives of the cat world, this breed has its own character traits

British cats are almost impossible to train. They do not like to sit in the arms of even their owners. When a cat wants attention, he will come to his owner. And if he is not in the mood, he will simply run away. The Briton does not respond to “kitty-kitty”, he is above it and prefers to be addressed only by name.

Representatives of the British Shorthair breed are very wary of strangers. They do very well alone. They can be without their owners for as long as they want, which is why they received the nickname “businessman’s cats.” A British person can easily sleep 20 hours a day and this is absolutely normal.

The British quickly get used to their place of residence and their owner. They love their owners very much and get along well with all family members, small children and even dogs. But still, you shouldn’t get yourself a British dog as a soft toy. They are very touchy

and do not tolerate rude treatment. If he is scolded, he can go out of sight for a long time, and you should not expect him to be the first to make peace.

The British do not require special education, care or living conditions. These cats have a lot of advantages. They are very calm, flexible and smart. Create comfortable living conditions for your pet and he will reciprocate with affection and devotion.

Boris the cat from the Kitekat advertisement

Many have already become convinced of the consistently “high quality” of food for the masses, but they never tire of admiring Boris the cat. He brings smiles to faces. The cat is energetic, inquisitive, cheerful and smart, and how similar he is to hundreds of other cats living in ordinary apartments, just as mongrel, but no less loved for that.

By the way, Boris is a star from Yuri Kuklachev’s cat theater, it was thanks to his curiosity that he ended up among the furry artists from the trash heap. They even say that the nickname stuck to him precisely after the advertisement. And before that, according to one version, his name was Yurka, from the word “nimble.”

Amazing stories are told about the cat from the Kitekat advertisement. For example, instead of sitting peacefully in the aquarium and looking at the “satellite” flying past, as planned in the script, Boris instantly jumped out of the “suit” to attack the glowing thing. Once he even attacked a frog that dared to approach the food bowl. And after his treacherous penetration into the “female” half, five females at once, two months later, pleased with numerous offspring.

Cat from an advertisement for Sheba food

Many people know Sheba products; some even purchase food from this brand for their pet. Only advertising will make it possible to popularize food around the world. Three commercials from this manufacturer are familiar to Russian TV viewers. And in each of them there are individuals of different breeds: Scottish Fold, British Shorthair, etc.

But the video in which Eva Langoria and the magnificent cat Nick, who really became the face of the brand, became especially popular in the history of “Sheba”.

Nick is a representative of the Russian Blue breed. In Sheba advertisements, the cats are usually a solid color, smoke or silver. Nick fit this category perfectly. Moreover, animals of this breed have a beautiful, powerful physique, are graceful, photogenic and are highly trainable. In addition, a furry actor was chosen to match a famous actress and had to match.

History of the breed

The “Oriental cat” (and this is how the name of this breed is translated from English) can boast of a very rich history.
Her first images were found on ancient Thai manuscripts from 1358. The “compatriot” of the Oriental cat is the Siamese cat, since their common homeland is Thailand. Like her compatriot, my friend maintained a travel ban for a very long time. It was only at the end of the 19th century that Oriental cats appeared in England. At some point, the development of the breed was suspended, so breeders for a long time considered the Oriental to be just a fully colored Siamese. And how could you be so mistaken?

The British soon realized their mistake. In the 60s, the breeding of Oriental cats began: they really looked like Siamese, but with a different coat color. At first, the color was limited to only white (my favorite!), later the palette of orientals became much richer. In 1956, a cat of this breed first appeared in America, and in 1989 - in Russia, where it immediately won universal love.

By the way, one of the first Oriental cats was named Kazimir, and my mentioned friend is his great-great-great-granddaughter. What a family tree!

Cartoon cat Felix

Appearing on television screens, cartoon Felix immediately attracted attention and won the hearts of viewers. What miracles of dexterity he demonstrates while begging for his favorite delicacy! He looks like a street kid from the 20s. Never discouraged, savvy, purebred adventurer. It becomes clear that with such food the cat does not need energy.

Persian snow-white beauty from Gourmet advertising,
Maine Coon advertising Purina One,
Bengal cat from the Perfect Fit Active commercial,
the red mongrel from the Friskies commercial.

All TV viewers probably remember the kitten from the Whiskas food advertisement. It is impossible to forget the cute striped mischief maker with big eyes. Today this name has already become a household name. Many people call him that - kitten “Whiskas”. But the cat breed itself from the Whiskas advertisement has become very recognizable and widely popular among lovers. A new name has appeared among a wide circle of people - the British kitten from advertising.

Whiskas kitten colors

Of course, this patterned silver color has a scientific name - mackerel or brindle pattern. The peculiarity is the presence of three wide stripes along the back and many thin stripes throughout the body. The color of the stripes ranges from dark gray to black. The main tone is silver. The large eyes of kittens are mostly yellow-green or yellow in color. Color code ns23. Also, the breed from the Whiskas advertisement has related tones: spotted and marbled. Silver spotted and silver merle colors (coded ns24 and ns22) are colors included in the Tabby group. The cats from the Whiskas advertisement (British Shorthair breed) are similar in color to their close relatives.

Veterinarians' opinion

Veterinarians recommend food for nutrition, but not for daily use. It is best to give it to cats as a treat, while adding natural products or dry food in granules to the diet.

Experts talk about one disadvantage, which is the lack of a detailed description of the ingredients included in the food. In addition, veterinarians believe that the products do not contain enough vitamins and minerals necessary for the full development of the animal.

Veterinarian recommendations

Scottish kittens

In many ways they are similar to their British counterparts. The same eyes, like saucers with black rims, cute round faces, the same color code. The Scottish fold breed includes Whiskas fold kittens. These cutest striped whales with lying ears will not leave anyone indifferent. more in demand in the modern world than their straight-eared brothers and sisters. The price is higher. It is set by the kittens’ owners and depends on many factors: how the ears are laid, the “title” of the parents, pedigree, food costs.

British cats

But their brothers are the cats from the Whiskas advertisement (the breed has a wonderful character. They are very calm, self-sufficient, balanced. The British are affectionate, devoted and attached to their owners. They can get along well with all animals, be they birds, dogs, fish, etc.

The games of the cat from the Whiskas advertisement (British Shorthair breed) touches the hearts of those around him. Owners can watch these clumsy and plush “fighters” for hours. Cats can be easily picked up; their fur practically does not stick to clothes and does not require special care.

However, these cats do not like to be held. They prefer free movement. British cats love to sit on an armchair or sofa next to their dozing owner, purring quietly. The British will create comfort in any home. Their intelligent manners do not allow them to scratch wallpaper or jump on carpets and cabinets. But the curious cats from the Whiskas advert can climb onto the dining table. They will not remain indifferent to food.

The ability to perfectly understand the intonation of the owners and capture their feelings allows them to respond correctly to the voice. If the owner raised his voice at the moment when the kitten was about to sharpen its claws on the sofa, then in the future he will avoid this in his presence.

Characteristics of British cats

The breed of cat from the Whiskas advertisement is the British Shorthair cat, which is an ideal pet. She has plush, well-groomed fur, a very pretty face, beautiful eyes, in a word, she can evoke tenderness in even the most indifferent person.

These are very smart, kind and beautiful animals.

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The weight of males can reach 12 kg, but they are generally medium in size. They are considered fairly independent pets and can easily tolerate long periods of absence from their owners. These cats do not like to be cuddled and petted. However, they greet their owners with joy and love to sit next to them. They are wary of strangers
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The British body is strong and proportionate with a short back, broad chest and powerful hips. The eyes are a beautiful orange color, sometimes they can be green or blue.

The ears of this breed are small with rounded tips. Paws are strong and thick

, not too long. The tail is short in length. Since their fur does not adhere to their body, they appear plush.

British cat color

The color of an animal of this breed can be completely different, but it is in the Whiskas advertising that cats and kittens of silver tabby colors are presented

. There are several varieties of tabby coloring:

In addition, British cats can have the following colors:

Caring for British cats

This breed does not require too much care. You just need to know the basic rules:

They need to check their ears once a week. They should be pink in color without any plaque; sulfur is usually light. Clean their ears with cotton swabs, carefully and carefully.
Caring for the British coat is quite simple. It is necessary to brush it once a week with a special brush to prevent the fur from becoming tangled. This breed doesn't need anything more. Usually cats love this procedure and willingly expose their body.
It is necessary to monitor the toilet of a British cat. The tray should always be clean and odorless. It is best to buy wood litter and it must be changed after each cat litter. A clean tray ensures that your pet will do its business in it.
Animals are bathed only when they are very dirty. Every day, the muzzle should be wiped with a cloth soaked in water, because their eyes may become watery. The claws on the front paws are trimmed once every 2 weeks, and on the hind paws - once a month.
The animals are fed twice a day. Be sure to have a bowl of clean water next to your food, which is changed every morning. You need to give your cat vitamins regularly. This breed of cat should not eat skins, skins or paws, because it could cause harm to the pet.

British Shorthair cats have good immunity, but they tolerate cold weather quite poorly, which is why they often get sick.

Conclusion

For advertising of Whiskas food, only the most beautiful kittens and cats are selected, and they must be tortoiseshell or tabby in color. It looks very beautiful on the TV screen and is pleasant to the human eye, without causing negative emotions. The advertisement claims that it is the manufacturer’s food that makes these pets calm and balanced. However, in fact, representatives of this breed are meek, docile, playful

and overall wonderful.

These are representatives of the most aristocratic breed - the British Shorthair