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CHANTILLY/TIFFANY

A RARE BREED WITH A SOFT, FULL, RICHLY COLORED COAT

Place of origin US The history of the Chantilly/Tiffany starts with a litter of
Date of origin 1960s chocolate-brown kittens born to two longhaired cats of unknown
Breed registries Other origin. A once widespread belief that the Burmese was included
Weight range 6–11lb (2.5–5kg) in the breed’s ancestry has now been discounted. The various
Grooming
names registered for this cat during its development—Foreign
Longhair, Tiffany, and Chantilly—caused much confusion, and
Colors and patterns the dual name is now the most commonly
Black, blue, lilac, accepted. Although very attractive and
chocolate, cinnamon,
and fawn; various possessing a sweet personality, the
tabby patterns. Chantilly/Tiffany has not yet
achieved great popularity. It loves High
human companionship but asks for cheekbones
it politely, attracting attention
with a soft trill.

Ears with
rounded tips
Longer ruff
around neck

Silky, semi-long
chocolate coat
has minimal Almond-shaped
undercoat eyes slightly
angled

Nose slopes to
broad muzzle

Legs strong
but not heavy
Medium-
long body

Long tail is
thickly plumed