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History

Legends says that the Chartreux is named after the Charthusian monks in France, but also indications lately suggest that the cat was named after the Spanish known wool because of their wooly fur.

Type and characteristics

Body, legs and feet
The body is of robust and strong boning with a deep chest, medium length, broad shoulders. Legs are short and straight,sturdy and fine boned.. Feet are of medium size.

Head
is rounded and broad with powerful jaws and full cheeks.The cat's head raises high with  slightly contoured forehead.  The nose is straight and of medium size. The muzzle is small, narrow.  The neck is short and heavy set.

Eyes
are rounded and alert with color ranging from golden to copper, an orange color is preferred.

Ears
are of medium height and width; set high on the head.

Tail
is of moderate length and heavy at the base and an oval tip. Vivad and Lively.

Coat
is medium short and a woolly in texture depending on age, sex and living space. Resilient undercoat, longer topcoat.

Temperament

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Genetic Concerns

CUI Members and other Links

More Breed Descriptions on the Net

CFA Breed Profile: Chartreux

CFA Chartreux Breed Council Homepage

TICA

Chartreux Breed Standard - CFA Breed Standard

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