Chartreux Cats: Dog-like, Intelligent, Blue-gray, Gold Eyes

Table of Contents

• Physical Characteristics

  • Weight
  • Coat
  • Eyes
  • Points of Conformation

• Breed Characteristics

Physical Characteristics

Weight

Female 7-10 (3.5-4.5), male 10-17 lb (4.5-7.5 kg)

Coat

Short-medium length double haircoat is dense and soft, with a plush, wooly standoff texture. Naturally water repellant, the coat can take up to five years to fully develop.

It is light to dark blue-gray (ash to slate) in color, with silver tipping. Ghost barring may be seen in kittens, and tail rings may be seen in juvenile cats up to 24 months of age.

Eyes

Rounded large eyes are copper to gold in color. A vivid orange hue is favored.

Points of Conformation

Their rounded broad heads have full cheeks and well developed jaws. They possess a medium-short straight nose with a slight break. Ears are high set and medium sized, with minimal furnishings and rounded tips. This is a medium sized cat, less heavy in constitution than the Blue British Shorthair.

They possess a short neck, deep chest, broad shoulders, short limbs with fairly fine leg bones; paws are small and round. Tail is fairly short, thick and tapers to a rounded tip.

Breed Characteristics

• Gentle and placid but playful, they love climbing and are good mousers
• Dog-like in behavior
• Intelligent
• Likes close human contact and may shadow their owners around the home, but are not demanding
• Good with children and other pets
• They are known for a very gentle “smiling” expression
• Not very vocal, they have a quiet high-pitched voice and a chirp—some do not meow
• Adaptable, travel well
• May play fetch, and love activities with family