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146 C A T AL OG OF BREED S

PERSIAN—SHADED SILVER

AN EXQUISITELY COLORED CAT WITH LUMINOUS BLUE-GREEN EYES

Blue-green
Place of origin UK This Persian bears some resemblance to the Chinchilla (p.140), eyes
Date of origin 1800s both breeds having white coats tipped on the ends of the hairs with
Breed registries CFA, FIFe, a darker color. At one time, these cats were described as silvers.
GCCF, TICA
However, over decades of development from the 20th century
Weight range 8–15lb (3.5–7kg)
onward, Chinchillas have become paler and the Shaded Silver
Grooming
can now usually be distinguished by having the darker coloring of
the two. In particular, breeders of Shaded Silvers strive to
Colors and patterns achieve the characteristic dark mantle that falls over the back.
White with black tipping.

Silver
shaded coat
Eyes, nose,
Rose-pink and lips are
nose leather black-rimmed

Well-developed
nose stop
White fur on
chin and chest
White
underside Mantle of black
to tail tipping, darkest on
back, flanks,
and tail

Short, sturdy legs