British Shorthair silver – shaded cats are extremely popular among cat lovers due to their charming appearance and gentle temperament. When we select a British Shorthair silver – shaded cat, in addition to the important features such as coat color, eyes, nose line, and eye line mentioned before, the paw pads are also a crucial element that cannot be ignored.
The color of the paw pads of silver – shaded cats has clear standards. Usually, they are black or dark chocolate – colored, never pink. At the same time, the hair around the paw pads also appears dark gray or black. For friends who come into contact with silver – shaded cats for the first time, this feature may cause misunderstandings. They may think that the cat’s feet are dyed or soiled, and even rush to clean them. In fact, this coloring is an inherent characteristic of the silver – shaded cat breed and cannot be washed off. In the video I shot, the second segment shows the kitten sleeping on its back, clearly revealing the color of its paw pads.
This feature has been present since the silver – shaded kitten was very young, contrary to what some unscrupulous sellers claim, that it doesn’t exist when the kitten is young and will appear when it grows up. With excellent genes of the parents, it is impossible for the black paw pads not to appear when the kitten is young and grow out later. Just like the silver – shaded kitten in the video that has just opened its eyes, the color of its paw pads already meets the breed standard. Therefore, when selecting silver – shaded cats, everyone must distinguish carefully and not be misled by the false statements of the sellers.
The color of the paw pads is not only an appearance feature but also reflects the purity of the cat’s bloodline to a certain extent. If the paw pad color of a silver – shaded cat does not meet the standard, its bloodline may be in question. This is crucial information for those cat lovers who pursue pure – bred cats. By observing the paw pad color and combining other appearance standards, we can more accurately screen out silver – shaded kittens that meet our expectations.
In addition to the paw pad color, other reference standards of silver – shaded cats are also worthy of attention. Since silver – shaded cats belong to British Shorthair, British Shorthairs with excellent bloodlines naturally have their strict standards. For example, in terms of the overall structure, British Shorthair silver – shaded cats should have a round head, thick limbs, and a plump body. The proportion of the head should be coordinated, and the ears should be of moderate size and reasonable distance apart. The skeletal structure of the body should be solid, with well – developed muscles, showing the unique strong physique of British Shorthair cats. These standards are elaborated in detail in the CFA British Shorthair cat evaluation standards, and interested friends can study them in depth.
When we plan to buy a silver – shaded kitten, it is very wise to choose one that is self – bred and whose parents have clear bloodlines and genes. Clear bloodlines and genes can provide a strong guarantee for the future appearance and character development of the kitten. By understanding the appearance and character characteristics of the kitten’s parents, we can roughly predict what the kitten will look like when it grows up. With the inheritance of bloodlines and genes, the kitten will gradually show its unique charm and breed characteristics. In this process, we can witness their changes bit by bit and feel the wonder of life and the joy of growth.
Selecting a high – quality British Shorthair silver – shaded cat requires us to comprehensively consider multiple factors. The paw pad color, as an intuitive and important identification feature, provides us with an important clue to judge the cat’s bloodline and appearance. At the same time, by combining other standards and paying attention to the cat’s bloodline and genes, we can select a healthy, cute, and breed – standard silver – shaded kitten and start a wonderful cat – raising journey.
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