The Chartreux is a large, muscular cat with a distinctive appearance: It has a fluffy, plush coat that appears silver-blue and piercing eyes in the color of copper.
Personality
The Chartreux is an extremely affectionate cat breed that seeks close physical contact. It's sweet, easygoing and mellow. They are fairly playful but like to climb and can surprise their owners with their acrobatic agility. The Chartreux is very friendly towards children, other cats and dogs.
Breed Characteristics
| Origin: | France, 1700s |
| Life Span: | 13-16 years |
Chartreux Build Information
The Chartreux is a large, muscular cat with a distinctive appearance: It has a fluffy, plush coat that appears silver-blue and piercing eyes in the color of copper.
| Size: | Large |
Behaviour and Personality
The Chartreux is an extremely affectionate cat breed that seeks close physical contact. It's sweet, easygoing and mellow. They are fairly playful but like to climb and can surprise their owners with their acrobatic agility. The Chartreux is very friendly towards children, other cats and dogs.
| Activity Level: | Low |
| Affection Level: | High |
| Kid Friendliness: | Very Friendly |
Appearance
| Grooming: | Minimal (Weekly brushing, nail trimming, ear and tooth cleaning) |
Chartreux Common Health Conditions
Chartreux Pet Insurance
When adding a dog or cat to your family you want to make sure your pet is happy, healthy and protected. During its lifetime your pet is exposed to many illnesses and diseases and some breeds are affected by a congenital disease which is a condition existing at birth. At these moments when your pet is ill or maybe needs surgery, you want to be protected for the unexpected and high veterinarian costs.