The cat should be a French blue cat. Its scientific name is Chartres blue cat, and its English name is Chartreux. It is native to France and originated in the 14th century. Together with the British short-haired blue cat and the Russian blue cat, it is known as the three largest blue cats in the world. The Chartres cat has a long history and was recorded in a publication in 1558. It is believed that this ancient French breed was bred by the Cassiusian monks of the Grand Chartreuse Abbey near Grenoble, so it is named after him. For the name. The monastery is said to have been founded in the 14th century or earlier, but no one knows the true origins of the breed. Legend has it that these cats were brought back by the Crusader knights and then given to the care of the monks. The monks only issued castrated cats, thereby controlling the number of this breed. These cats are uniquely colored, but no other color is actually recognized.

In France, for centuries, it has been valued because of its ability to catch mice. Although cats that can catch mice are very popular among farmers, in order to maintain the shiny coat of the Chartres blue cat, It was not bred as a specialized mouse-hunting cat. Instead, it was often raised by people. However, for a period of time, it was bred for skinning because of its exceptionally beautiful coat. It had a tragic history of being on the verge of extinction. It was not until around 1970 that its lineage spread to the United States.

The Chartres blue cat is relatively thick, very strong and slightly fat. The weight of an adult cat can reach 7kg. It has broad shoulders and chest, well-developed muscles, thick and powerful limbs, and a walking gait. Elegant, male cats are more powerful than female cats. It has a blue-gray elastic coat with silver tips. The fur is dense, thick, soft, and waterproof. It is a short-haired cat with slightly longer fur. The head is slightly larger and has an irregular quadrilateral shape, with a pair of bulging cheeks, a straight nose and high ears, protruding upper and lower jaws, and round and bright golden or orange eyes, which form a beautiful contrast with the blue of the body hair. Rich, looks quite smart and cute.

Chartres blue cats are strong and tolerant, and can adapt to various environments. It has a gentle personality, is very well-behaved and well-educated, and is easy to get close to people. It will show its love and dedication to its owners. Although it will be wary of strangers, it will not attack people. If you can treat it gently, it will quickly get close to you.

Shape: Female cats are medium-sized and male cats are large-sized. The body is large and strong. The shoulders and chest are large and strong, the muscles are thick and hard, and the bones are strong;

Head: Slightly larger, wider, like a round outline, but not spherical. The forehead is high, with gentle curves, and the cheeks are bulging. The jaws are powerful, especially those of adult cats. The face is smaller than the head and tapered at the front. The nose is straight, medium in width and length. Neck short, but powerful;

Ears: small to medium. Slightly wider at the base and slightly rounded at the tip. Standing high on the head;

Eyes: large and round, with very rich expressions. The distance between the eyes is slightly wider. Colors range from golden to orange, with deep and shiny orange being preferred. Kittens are born blue, turn brown as they grow, and finally turn golden or orange;

limbs: slightly shorter than body length, but very powerful. Female cats have moderate muscle attachments on the upper part of their feet, while male cats have more muscle attachments. The soles of the feet are round and medium in size.

Coat: shiny blue-gray with silver tips, soft, rich and elastic. Cats under two years of age will develop thin, silky coats.

The dog is a Spanish Beagle

Full name: Spanish Beagle/Clumber Spaniel

Abbreviation: Spanish Beagle

English name: clumber spaniel

Type: Medium-sized dog

Category: Gun Hound

Height at withers: 48-51 cm

Weight: 29-36 kg

English spaniel (English cocker spaniel, a sporting dog)

History

Known land spaniels One of the oldest breeds in the world, descended from spaniels, members of this large family vary widely in size, type, color and hunting ability.

Before the 17th century, members of this family were called spaniels, regardless of size, body length, or foot strength. Gradually, the significant differences in body size impressed those who used them for hunting, with the result that the large ones were used for jumping games and the smaller ones for bird hunting. The names of the jumping spaniel and the bird hunting spaniel often go hand in hand. In 1892, the British Kennel Club finally classified them as an independent breed.

3 Characteristics

It has extremely important character traits. Its love and loyalty to its owner and family, its vigilance and courage are all hallmark characteristics. He is a smart and very happy puppy.

The Clumber Spaniel is a long, short, solid dog. His heavy brows, deep chest, straight front legs, powerful hindquarters, ample bone mass, and beautiful feet give him the strength and stamina to move through dense bushes in pursuit. His white coat makes him easily visible to hunters when working within a shotgun range. He has a commanding manner and a pensive expression, but at the same time he also shows a love of work and play.