Colorpoint Shorthair

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Description

The Colorpoint Shorthair has the Siamese personality and body type, and appears in red point, cream point, lynx (tabby) point, and tortie point colors.

Like the Siamese, the Colorpoint Shorthair is a highly interactive, talkative breed. They are devoted, playful, fun-loving cats who thrive on company. For this reason, it's best to keep them with cats of their own activity level or in busy households where they are not left alone for long periods of time.

The Colorpoint Shorthair was recognized in CFA in 1964 to distinguish it from the traditional colors of seal, chocolate, blue, and lilac (solid) point.

Associations: The Colorpoint Shorthair is accepted in all major associations, although in most associations (all except CFA and CCA) it is simply a color class of the Siamese. See also Siamese for information on standards and more links.

Because it is only a recognized, separate breed in two North American registries, cat seekers outside North America looking for these cats should look under the Siamese listings instead.

Breed Information

• Oriental & Colorpoint Shorthair Page
• Colorpoint Shorthair Breed Profile (CFA)
• Red Web: Red Orientals and Siamese

Show Standards

• Colorpoint Shorthair Breed Standard (CFA)

Clubs/Associations:

• United Colorpoint Shorthair Fanciers (CFA)