I've always wondered how domestic longhaired cats keep their fur in decent shape if they're living in the wild? My DLH Beans requires daily grooming. She doesn't really try to keep herself clean like any DSH I've ever owned either. it's either she's lazy, or maybe just overwhelmed by her gigantic coat.
Do ferel DLH's have mats all over themselves? I understand a lot of long haired cats were bred to have extra long fur, but natural breeds such as Persians and Maine Coons evolved long hair via natural selection.
It seems counterintuitive for nature to do this to keep the animal warm, yet not give the animal the instincts to take care of their fur.
Just something that's been rattling around in my head lately. Beans has been especially naughty this year when I try to trim her hind end for sanitary reasons. Who can blame her really? But it's got to be done.
Do ferel DLH's have mats all over themselves? I understand a lot of long haired cats were bred to have extra long fur, but natural breeds such as Persians and Maine Coons evolved long hair via natural selection.
It seems counterintuitive for nature to do this to keep the animal warm, yet not give the animal the instincts to take care of their fur.
Just something that's been rattling around in my head lately. Beans has been especially naughty this year when I try to trim her hind end for sanitary reasons. Who can blame her really? But it's got to be done.