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58 C A T AL OG OF BREED S

COLORPOINT SHORTHAIR

A LOVING, PLAYFUL CAT WITH A LOOK-AT-ME ATTITUDE

Place of origin US Developed specifically for its beautiful color combinations, Deep blue
eyes
Date of origin 1940s/1950s this breed was created during the 1940s and 50s, initially
Breed registries CFA by crossing a Siamese with a red tabby American Shorthair
Weight range 6–12lb (2.5–5.5kg) (p.61). If not for its different range of colors, the Colorpoint
Grooming
Shorthair would be impossible to distinguish from the Siamese,
since it possesses the same elongated body, slender head,
Colors and patterns oversized ears, and brilliant blue eyes as its relative. Intelligent,
Various solid, sociable, and highly vocal, this cat likes to be the center of
tabby, and lynx
point colors. attention. A Colorpoint Shorthair needs family life—the more
fun going on, the better—and is not suitable for owners
who are out of the home for long periods.

Clearly defined mask
covers entire face
Long neck
Long, tapering,
wedge-shaped head

Very large,
Finely boned, broad-based ears
elongated body

Long,
slender legs

Short, fine,
close-lying light
coat with chocolate
tabby points

Thin, tapering tail
Small,
delicate paws