Are you a cat lover? We are sure that this breed of cats will make you fall in love. They are, in scale, the fourth most popular cats as pets around the world.
Their large eyes, their delicacy, their expressiveness, and above all, the affection they give off make them an irresistible breed for any cat lover (even for those who are not very fans of kittens).
As they are? They are normally dark gray in color, with short hair very similar to the Russian blue cat but, in this case, larger than them.
They are considered a very calm breed of cats, they love calm and shy away from any conflict. Certainly they will be somewhat suspicious when it comes to interacting with other cats but, with the people they love, they will be enormously affectionate, so much so that they are quite dependent and seek to be with their owners all the time. If you are looking for a cuddly cat, the chartreux is your breed.
They are medium to large cats, presenting a large difference in size depending on whether it is female or male. They have a strong personality and their hunting instinct is innate . They resist the cold enormously well due to their dense fur but, on the contrary, they bear the heat quite poorly.
It is one of the most famous and oldest cats in history, so much so that there are already specimens of this type of breed around the world. This breed of cat is also recognized by the FIFe (Fédération Internationale Féline), the CFA (The Cat Fanciers’ Association) and TICA (The International Cat Association).
The texture of their hair is short but woolly , they are strong cats, curious as well as calm, who love the outdoors but also have a home where they can be at ease and comfortable.
They are perfect for a home and family , owners of a very characteristic and very intelligent yellow eyes.
Do you want to know more about this curious breed? From Muy Pets we bring you everything you need so that you fall in love and know everything relevant about the Carthusian cat or chartreux cat
