Sit Stay Fetch - High Conversion Rate!
Earn $27.75 per sale selling SitStayFetch: Stop Your Dog's Behavior Problems! See our affiliates area for tips.
Author: Mitch Endick
The Chartreux cat has blue fur which is medium in length, very wooly and with an undercoat. The Chartreux has a large, sturdy frame with large eyes that are gold to copper in color. The Chartreux always appears to be smiling.
Health
Although they are considered a healthy breed, owners should be mindful of a hereditary condition called Patellar luxation. Patellar luxation can result in displacement of the kneecap. Cats who reside in the house should generally visit the veterinarian yearly, unless health problems are evident. Cats who enjoy the outdoors may need to see the vet as many as four times a year. When you take your cat to the vet, be sure to bring along a fresh stool sample so the vet can do a fecal exam to check for internal parasites such as tapeworm, round worm, whip worms and hook worms. The vet will also check for external parasites such as fleas, ticks and ear mites.
The vet check should include a dental examination and a cleaning if necessary. Cats who are eight years of age or older are considered geriatric and additional blood and urine tests may be necessary to screen for any health problems. At about six months of age, the kitten should also be examined for sexual maturity and decisions about birth control should be made.
Grooming
The Chartreux coat needs little care except some brushing during shedding time. Be careful not to overfeeding and human food.
Chartreux Cat History
The ancestor of all domestic cats is the African Wildcat, the genus Felis Lybica. This genus is comprised of smaller cats. Cats are thought to have been domesticated with the advent of farming and the storage of grain. The grain attracted rats and other vermin which naturally attracted wild cats. As time evolved, certain of these cats were domesticated for the mutual benefit of both cat and man. The African Wildcat has certain features which is obvious in the housecat of today.
The Chartreux is an old breed from France. The history behind this cat is somewhat cloudy and full of possibilities. There have been notations of this breed as early as the sixteenth century. The breed was either named for the Carthusian monks of France or they were named after a type of wool which resembles their coat.
Special Considerations
Said to be a great mouser
These are quiet cats
Can be a one person cat
Some say that they cannot meow
They travel well
Some terms used to describe the Chartreux Cat include gentle, loving, calm, mild, intelligent, playful, non-aggressive and tolerant.
Some Chartreux Cat Registries and Clubs
* Club du Chat des Chartreux (France)
* Club del Gatto Certosino (Italy)
* CFA Cat Fanciers Association
* TICA International Cat Association
* TCA The Traditional Cat Association, Inc.
* CCA Canadian Cat Association
* The Australian Cat Federation Inc.
* AACE American Association of Cat Enthusiasts
* ACFA American Cat Fanciers Association
* CFF Cat Fanciers Association
* UFO United Feline Organization
Chartreux Kittens
Kittens are generally available and the price depends upon bloodlines color and markings. Unlike puppies, kittens should not be separated from their mother until twelve to sixteen weeks of age. Some very important developmental stages occur during this period including emotional, mental and health. Curtailing this development may lead to any number of medical and behavioral problems.
Kittens that are separated from their mother at too young an age often fail to gain weight fast enough, have immune system problems because they have not had enough mothers milk. The may also develop eating and eliminating problems, and can have problems socializing with other cats and with people.
Every cat and kitten is an individual so not everything in this information may be correct for your cat or kitten. This information is meant as a good fait
Tags:
|
Print this page
