Very affectionate and loving discribes the Chartreux. Athletic with quick reflexes.,water-resistant top coats and a frendly disposition.
The comical Chartreux cat never turns down an invitation to play fetch or learn dog-like tricks. This hardy-sized cat is a gentle giant who speaks in a soft mewo to communicate. This breed is great around children, and other cats and dogs. This is also a cat who tolerates travel and is well-mannered. The Chartreux is regarded for its mousing skills and prefers to play in short bursts and then take a cat nap. Definitely a cat who likes set daily routines. This breed tends to like everyone, but be particularly bonded with one person in the home.
The Chartreux welcomes affection, but prefers all four feet on the ground rather than being picked up and placed in your lap. This cat is very sensitive and responds better to positive reinforcement than scolding or physical punishment. The Chartreux is genetically prone to patellar luxation and hip dysplasia.
Chartreux History:
The Chartreux breed originated in the 13th century as a mountain cat in what is now Syria. Historic records show that Crusaders brought these cats back to France. The breed was a favorite feline of Carthusian monks of France and an admired mouser. Some claim that the breed got its name after the world-famous Chartreuse liquors made by these monks. This breed nearly became extinct between World War I and II. The first of this breed came to the United States in 1971. American breeders have worked hard to improve this breed and the North American Chartreux bloodline is now regarded as the purest in the world.
The Characteristics of the Chartreux:
This breed features a medium-length woolly, blue-toned fur with a dense undercoat that feels like sheep’s wool. The blue coat is similar to the Russian Blue. The Chartreux is noted for its round-shape head and soulful eyes that are gold or copper colored. Weekly brushing is a must and increase to two to three times a week during the spring and fall shedding seasons. Females weigh between 6 and 9 pounds and males average between 10 and 14 pounds.
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