Nebelung
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- LOOF
The Nebelung is an elegant breed that is slowly perceived by cat breeders. The name Nebelung, a portmanteau of smoke and the Nibelungenlied, can be made of the silky blue-gray coat and the name of the progenitors Siegfried and Brunhilde, named after two main characters of the Nibelungenlied, derived.
History
The two cats Siegfried (1984) and Brunhilde (1985 ), bred by Cora Cobb were descendants of a short-haired black cat and a long haired black cat that resembled a Persian cat. Both Siegfried and Brunhilde were in their litters are all blue cats with long fur and long legs. The two full siblings were the progenitors of a new race ( first litter 1986), which was Cora Cobb confirm with the help of Dr. Solveig Pflueger in TICA in 1987. The standard has been adapted to the Russian Blue, by which it is distinguished only by the hair length.
Appearance
The Nebelung is a medium sized cat. It has a powerful, muscular and long body. The coat is medium length and dense, so that regular grooming is necessary. The hairs have silver (light ) peaks, which gives the skin a silky, glossy, foggy appearance. The tail is long and dense hairs. The eyes are set wide and yellowish - green to green. The ears are large in proportion to the head.
Nature
The Nebelung has a gentle nature. Towards strangers and children, she is often shy. It takes time to find your way in a new environment. But if she has acclimatized, she wants to be petted by their owners and often requires a lot of attention. It builds usually to one or two people an active relationship and is active, affectionate and good-natured.