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CHAUSIE

THIS SLENDER, SLINKY CAT HAS A CHARISMATIC AIR

Place of origin US Although the wild jungle cat and the domestic cat could, Eyes inclined to
outer edge of ear
Date of origin 1990s and probably did, interbreed naturally in the past, the Chausie
Breed registries TICA originated from hybrids created during the 1990s. Initially,
Weight range 12–22lb (5.5–10kg) the jungle cat was crossed with a variety of cats, but today, to
Grooming
maintain consistency of the Chausie’s shape and coat color, only
the Abyssinian (p.83) and certain domestic shorthairs are used.
Colors and patterns Like other hybrid cats, the Chausie is very active and enjoys
Black solid and ticked tabby exploring. It is intelligent and insatiably curious—a Chausie quickly
pattern in brown and
grizzled black. becomes adept at opening doors to pry into cupboards. This cat
requires an experienced owner who
is able to spend plenty of time at home
to provide companionship.
Long, high
Ears have
rounded tips cheekbones

Long head with
sloping profile
Tall ears positioned
on top of head and
fairly close together
Round paws small
in proportion to
cat’s size
Large, lean, well-
muscled body

Brown-ticked coat

Full whisker
End of tail has pads on
tabby barring muzzle
and dark tip

Long legs with
faint barring
on outer sides