Speaking of chinchilla, some friends may be unfamiliar with it, but you must have heard of its famous alias - chinchilla! As for the origin of the name "My Neighbor Totoro", there is actually a story: Chinchilla was introduced to Hong Kong as a pet by Zhang Shanghao, president of the Hong Kong Pet Association. However, southerners are not very accepting of rats and mice, and its image coincides with the palace. The Totoro described by Hayao Saki was very similar, so it was renamed "My Neighbor Totoro" and gradually spread.
Nowadays, the super cute chinchillas, poke It has attracted many people’s cuteness and has become a favorite among pet lovers. Therefore, the editor specially compiled this article on chinchilla selection tips. I believe that after reading it, you will definitely gain something and take home a high-quality chinchilla!
Where to buy chinchillas?
It is generally better to buy chinchillas in professional pet stores or chinchilla houses. Depending on the species, the price ranges from a few hundred yuan to several thousand yuan. Usually, the standard gray species are cheaper. At about 500 yuan, it is recommended for novices to buy!
How to choose chinchillas?
When choosing, you must first be able to "recognize" chinchillas. You can't just let the merchants "disguise a deer as a horse" and pass it off as a good one, right~
< strong>Step one: Recognize the appearance
1. The body is relatively large, with a body length of 30~38cm and a weight of 510~710g;
2. The front half of the body is like a rabbit. , the back half of the body is like a rat;
3. Different breeds have different coat colors, but blue-gray is more common;
4. The hair is thick, fine, and evenly distributed throughout the body;
5. The ears are blunt and round; the eyes are dark and bright; the beards are complex and of different lengths;
6. The forelimbs are short and have five toes; the hind limbs are well developed and have four toes;
7. The short-tail type has a tail length of about 10cm; the long-tail type is about 14~15cm.
When selecting, it is not recommended to select chinchillas that differ greatly from the above characteristics, such as being too short, too heavy, or having an inconsistent tail length, as they may not be pure!
After "recognizing" the chinchilla, the next step is to look at its character. After all, no one wants to have a pet with a bad temper and disobedience, right? Haha~
Step 2: Look at the personality
1. It is relatively docile and has a good temper. It is not recommended for those who bite or are particularly irritable.Buy;
2. It is not recommended to buy if it is relatively lazy, likes to sleep, and easily excited;
3. It is not recommended to buy if it is sensitive, afraid of being disturbed, and slow to react. ;
4. It is relatively quiet and does not like to bark. It will only make a "coo" sound under certain circumstances. If it is too noisy, it is not recommended to buy it.
The chinchilla has a simple personality and loves to be cute. Under normal circumstances, its personality should be similar to the above. After observing the character, don’t forget to check its health. You can check it through the following 3 steps.
Step 3: Check the health status
1. Look at the posture: By observing its walking and jumping posture, you can see whether its limbs are sound and normal. ;
2. Look at the hair: As mentioned before, its hair is very fine and dense, and it should be so dense that the skin cannot be seen;
3. Look at the whole body: the whole body of a healthy breed There should be no dirt, scars, etc., and the eyes, nose, mouth, hair, anus and other parts should be inspected thoroughly.
P.S. A chinchilla has a lifespan of 15 to 20 years, so your health must be well controlled. You don’t want your “furry child” to live as long as others!
The above are the three tips for selecting chinchillas. Have you got them?
