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Pictures of Cats Chartreux Cats Pictures and Chartreux Cats Breed Informations

By Pictures of cats

on February 14, 2009

Pictures of Cats Chartreux Cats Pictures and Chartreux Cats Breed Informations

Chartreux is an internationally recognized breed of domestic cats from France. It is a large, muscular and a quiet cat. It is very popular as a companion cat. Chartreux has a fine-boned limbs, big paws and fast reflexes. They have a distinct bluish grey water resistant and short double coat and gold or copper colored eyes. They always appear to be smiling due to the unique structure of their head and long and tapered muzzle. Owing to their exceptional hunting qualities, they were highly prized by the farmers.

Chartreux is a lovable, affectionate, observant and intelligent cat. It rarely makes noise such as mewing or crying and emits a sweet chirrup. They are known to accept children, other pets and household noises with little fuss. Chartreux is playful cat that can be taught to fetch small objects in the same manner as dogs. They are non-aggressive, healthy and good travelers. Chartreux generally tend to have bond with only one person in the household and often following their favorite person from room to room. They have a short to medium length coat that varies in color from ash to slate grey.