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Colorpoint Shorthair
Temperament:
*Compassionate
*Unpredictable
*Cuddly
*Assertive
*Intelligent
"These beautiful cats are compassionate and eager to be loved."
With so much the emphasis on their striking good looks, its no wonder that
Colorpoint Shorthairs love high theater. Always performing, always aware of
their audience, they believe they are scene-stealers...and they are right!
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| Head: Wedge
shaped; long nose |
| Eyes: Medium,
almond shaped; vivid blue |
| Ears: Large,
pointed |
| Body: Medium,
elongated, svelte |
| Coat: Short,
close, fine, glossy |
| Tail: Long,
thin and tapered |
| Patterns: Point
colors include red, cream, seal tortie, chocolate tortie, blue- or lilac-
cream; also lynx patterns |
Breed History: Stylish,
sleek and exotic are words that come to mind when viewing the Colorpoint
Shorthair. But those who know these cats well will tell you that beneath the
exquisite exterior beats one of the most empathic hearts in catdom. They are
loving and sensitive- cats that like to be involved in everything that goes on
in their family.
Colorpoint Shorthairs emerged in England in the late 1940's, when breeders
mated Siamese with red tabbies and Abyssinians. The result? Tortoiseshell
point Siamese Cats. Breeding these cats with each other, and their offspring
with Siamese produced litters of standard color Siamese but with colored
points- red, cream, and tortie. In the 1960's lynx (or tabby) patterns were
introduced and the Colorpoint Shorthair continued to evolve, adding exciting
new colors and patterns to its points.
Although Colorpoint Shorthairs are genetically Siamese cats, the CFA and the
Canadian Cat Association consider them a separate breed. Other associations
classify them as a "new color" Siamese. Whichever way you classify
them, this cat makes a striking appearance.
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