Chartreux
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The Chartreux is an old natural breed which originated
in France, said to have been raised as a companion by the Carthusian
monks. Cats similar in type to the modern Chartreux were described
in France as early as the 1700s.
The first cat to be shown under the breed name
Chartreux appeared at a European cat show in 1931. They first
arrived in the United States in 1970, and gained championship
status in CFA in 1987.
Known for its woolly blue coat, brilliant orange
eyes, and smiling expression, it is a sturdy, sweet-tempered cat.
Chartreux do not require daily grooming, though regular combing
during shedding seasons is recommended. Chartreux breeders strongly
discourage brushing because a brush pulls out the undercoat and
leaves a very ugly, spiky-looking coat with only guard hair left.
Moreover, a brush just is not nearly as effective a tool as a
comb for removing the huge volume of loose, woolly hairs on this
breed.
Chartreux are very quiet; in fact, some do not
meow at all. They are attentive, gentle, and adaptable cats who
enjoy being nearby their favorite people.
Interesting breed fact: Chartreux breeders
generally follow the French tradition of naming all their kittens
born in a particular year starting with a particular letter of
the alphabet. Chartreux breeders omit the letters K, Q, W, X,
Y, and Z. Chartreux born in the year 2002 will mostly have names
beginning with T, 2003 U, and 2004 V; in 2005 the names will skip
to the letter A.
Photo © Chanan
Associations: Chartreux are accepted by all major registries
except GCCF.
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