Page 184 - The Complete Cat Breed Book (DK)

182 C A T AL OG OF BREED S

NAPOLE0N

THIS SHORT, ROUND CAT COMES WITH A LUXURIOUS FUR COAT

Place of origin US A sturdy, low-to-the-ground cat, the Napoleon longhair is a hybrid Round head
with full
Date of origin 1990s specially bred to combine the very short legs of the Munchkin (p.181) cheeks
Breed registries TICA with the luxuriant fur of the Persian (pp.136–55), including versions
Weight range 7–17lb (3–7.5kg) with a colorpointed coat. There is also a shorthaired variant of
Grooming
the Napoleon. This breed is very active, despite its short stature,
and has plenty of character. The Persian influence has ensured
Colors and patterns that the Napoleon likes spending time as a lap
All colors, shades, and cat too, and it loves to be made a fuss of,
patterns, including colorpoint.
although it is not overly demanding.

Round,
wide-open
Smallish ears with
rounded tips eyes
Semi-long white
Muzzle fairly coat stands
short with round out from body
whisker pads

Short nose with
well-defined stop
Ruff around
neck

Long, plumed tail

Shaggy
breeches

Short,
firm legs