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CHARTREUX

A CHUNKY BUT AGILE BREED WITH A “SMILEY” EXPRESSION

Round head with
Place of origin France Just how far back the history of this very old French breed full cheeks
Date of origin Pre-18th century goes is open to debate. The Chartreux was first named in the
Breed registries CFA, FIFe, mid-18th century, and some legends link it to the Carthusian
TICA
monks, makers of the renowned Chartreuse liqueur, though
Weight range 7–17lb (3–7.5kg)
there is no proof that they ever kept woolly coated blue cats
Grooming
like this one. With its calm, undemanding personality and soft
voice, this breed is an unobtrusive yet affectionate house cat.
Colors and patterns It enjoys quiet play and occasionally explodes in
Blue-gray only.
a burst of extra energy when in a hunting mode.

Blue-gray nose straight
with slight stop Narrow, tapering
muzzle with
“smiling”
Short, dense expression
blue-gray coat

Round golden
eyes

Short neck

Weather-resistant
coat is slightly
woolly in texture

Blue lips

Body solid and
muscular but
not stocky
Sturdy,
fine-boned
legs