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Colorpoint Shorthair

cat Breed Profile

The Colorpoint Shorthair is a long, elegant cat. The body, neck, legs and tail are long. She is medium sized, but nicely muscled, even more so than the Siamese.

Attributes

Size

Weight

medium: 8-12 lbs.

small: <8 lbs.

Coat

Length

Short

Color

Red, Cream, Seal, Chocolate, Blue, Lilac, Bluecream, Lilac Cream

Less Allergenic

No

Care

Longevity

8-12 yrs.

Needs

Low, Moderate

Traits

Grooming Needs

Low

Social Needs

Low, Moderate

Eye Color

Blue

Club recognition

Associations

CFA

Prevalence

So-so

The Colorpoint Shorthair Cat Breed

The Colorpoint Shorthair is very smart and can be trained to do many things but also has a mind of her own.

About the Colorpoint Shorthair

The Colorpoint Shorthair is a long, elegant cat. The body, neck, legs and tail are long. She is medium sized, but nicely muscled, even more so than the Siamese.

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Colorpoint Shorthair personality

The Colorpoint Shorthair cat is not only beautiful but also highly intelligent. While she may not be quite as intelligent as a Siamese, she can be trained to do many things. This does not mean, however, that it can be trained to do everything a parent might wish. Like most other highly intelligent breeds, the Colorpoint Shorthair has her own desires.

The Colorpoint Shorthair is a very affectionate cat and wants her parent to be as dedicated to her as she is to her parent. The parent must be affectionate to the Colorpoint, and some time should be spent playing with her every day.

What to expect

With her long, muscular body, the Colorpoint shorthair can show a potbelly even after indulging in only one day of over-eating. The nutrition must be carefully controlled for this breed. The long, slim legs are not made to hold a fat body.

Colorpoint Shorthairs are great jumpers and love heights. Perches and cat trees should be provided. Colorpoints love to play and appreciate toys around the house for their pleasure. While the coat needs little care, a Colorpoint associates brushing with affection and will enjoy spending time being groomed by her parent.

The Colorpoint Shorthair, as elegant as she looks, can be quite a lap cat. She is extremely affectionate and will sleep next to her parent in the parent's bed.

History of the Colorpoint Shorthair

The Colorpoint Shorthair is a combination of the Siamese and other Shorthaired cats, primarily the American Shorthair. This combination resulted in a cat with the pointing of the Siamese, but with colors not allowed in the Siamese cat. In addition, the body of the breed, while similar in appearance to that of the Siamese, is more muscular although the bones remain fine.

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