Scoko, also known as the "cat in sheep's clothing", has a natural coat that looks like it has been permed and curled, and even a beard. It's curly. Although it is a medium-sized cat, it is the largest of all curly cat breeds. If you want to raise a naturally curly cat that is smart, flexible, and trustworthy, then Scokoko should be a great choice. It has good looks, a good personality, and a high IQ... There are many advantages. Now, follow the editor to learn more about it!
Pa Yipa Hukou
Alias: Selkirk Cat
English name: Selkirk Rex
Origin: United States
Origin: In 1987, a calico cat in Wyoming, USA gave birth to a litter of kittens, one of which had curly hair (this is the ancestor of the Scokoko cat). Its peculiar appearance aroused great interest from a breeder, who then cross-bred this curly cat with a Persian cat. After more than ten years of hard breeding and improvement, this curly cat was finally recognized by the CFA in 2000. Recognized as a new type of cat, the Scokoko cat gradually became popular in the United States and entered Europe in 1990, but it is still rare today.
Get a glimpse of the appearance
Build size: similar to the British shorthair cat. They are both large and heavy-framed breeds, and the weight is generally 2.5-6 between kilograms.
Head: The head is medium in size, round and wide, the curve of the skull is slightly concave; the muzzle is short and triangular; the ears are medium in size, widely spaced, the tips of the ears are slightly arced, and the hair inside the ears is curly; both eyes Bright, round, and widely spaced.
Body: The neck is short but muscular; the legs are medium-long, strong-boned, and muscular; the claws are large and round; the tail is medium-length, thick, and the tip of the tail is rounded.
Coat: Since it is called a "cat in sheep's clothing", the loose and curly coat must be the most distinctive appearance feature of the Scokoko cat. It has curly hair covering the whole body. The hair around the neck, abdomen and tail is especially thick and rich. The hair on the back is relatively straight, with large gaps between the curly hair. Scokoko cats can have both long and short curly hair. The coat is composed of three layers. It looks messy, but it is actually very easy to take care of. its coatThe degree of curling is related to climate, season, and sex hormone levels, which is especially obvious for female cats. In terms of color, Scokoko cats have ever-changing coat colors, and the eye color also depends on the coat color. All colors are acceptable, but bright colors are preferred, and locks are allowed.
Discover the personality
Scoko is lively, naughty, considerate, and can get along well with other cats and dogs. It likes to be close and clingy to people, making it a pleasant companion cat. It loves to play and jump, and is also a good playmate for children, making it very suitable for apartment living.
In addition, it also has strong learning ability and memory. It can draw inferences from one example and apply the methods it has learned to different scenarios. Sometimes it can even turn on the faucet to drink water by itself. Close it again. It has a strong sense of time and can predict when its owner will feed. It can even sense that the owner may be going away or on vacation, so it will become even closer to its owner. If given patient training, Scokoko cats can also learn skills such as standing on their hind limbs and picking up thrown objects. Their intelligence is amazing.
After learning more about Scokoko cats, do many friends want to buy one? Before purchasing, be sure to carefully compare the above-mentioned appearance and personality characteristics. On this basis, try to choose one with good mental state, good exercise condition and a vaccine certificate. So...if you are tempted, act quickly~
