Chartreux
Facts:
« Date of Origin ~
16th Century
« Place of Origin ~ France
« Came From ~ Not stated
Description: Chartreux
are described as "a potato on toothpicks" because
of its sturdy body and finely boned legs.
Its blue coat is of medium length with a dense
undercoat which makes his fur feel like wool. The Chartreux
is not a very talkative breed and often "chirps" instead of
meowing when it finds something interesting. They love to watch
TV an become a real member of your family.
An interesting bit of information about this
breed is that traditionally kittens are named with specific
letter of the alphabet for the year they are born. This alphabet
contains only 20 letters leaving out the K, Q, W, X, Y and
Z.
Think Twice If:
Hereditary
Problems: Displacement of the knee cap
(Patellar Luxation). If it is a mild condition generally
there will be no symptoms. If the condition is severe it
can cause lameness.
Weight Range: 7
- 17 Lbs
Life Span:
Average Litter
Size:
Colors
And Patterns:
SOLIDS:
« Blue
Out Crosses: None
Accepted Associations:
CFA, TICA, ACFA
See all of our
Chartreux breeders here!
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