In everyone's impression, as long as it is a blue-grey cat, it is either a British shorthair or a Russian blue. In fact, there is another French cat from France called Chartreuse cat, also called Chartreuse cat and Cartel cat. Together with the British short-haired blue cat and the Russian blue cat, it is known as the three major blue cats in the world. It is said to be a breed cultivated by monks at Chartres Abbey in France.
In France, Chartreuse cats It is widely popular among citizens for its ability to catch mice, and because of its elegant appearance and excellent temperament, it has also become a popular companion pet. So, when choosing a Chartreuse cat, how should you choose? Next, the editor will take you to know about the Chartreuse cat.
1. Appearance characteristics
Head: broad, round, non-spherical, with a flattened area between the ears.
Nose: straight and broad, not turned upward.
Muzzle: The connection with the head is straight, gradually getting smaller but not sharp toward the end, the muzzle pad is large, and the boundary between the cheek and chin is obvious, thus forming the unique "smile" of this breed of cat Face".
Ears: Small to medium in size, set high, erect, with rounded tips and narrow bases.
Eyes: Large and round, with the outer eye tips slanting upward, the color is orange to gold, no green is allowed.
Neck: short and thick.
Legs and feet: short to medium length, very muscular; pads small and round, wide claws.
Tail: Medium in length, thick at the back, tapering slightly towards the tip, and the tip of the tail is rounded.
Coat: short, thick, extremely dense, shiny, and slightly woolly.
Color: Any blue from smoky blue to slate gray is acceptable, but bright blue is preferred.
PS: The main difference between Chartreuse cats, British Shorthair cats and Russian Blue cats is their face shape. The face shape of the Russian Blue is long, the tips of the ears are relatively pointed, and the hair on the face is not too fluffy; the face shape of the British Shorthair is round, the nose does not protrude too much, the hair is fluffy and ball-shaped, and the tips of the ears are round; The cat's face shape is trapezoidal. Therefore, when you choose a Chartreuse cat, you must remember not to mistake it with the British Shorthair and Russian Blue.
2. Personality characteristics
Chartreuse cats are somewhat introverted and conservative, and they like to be alone and quiet. Although wary of strangers, they will not attack people. If you treat it well, it will quickly become close to you. So when you are buying, if you find that the cat is showing its teeth and claws at you, it is best toWell don't think about it.
3. Other matters
When selecting a Chartreuse cat, two aspects should be examined: the cat itself and the cattery environment.
The cat itself mainly determines whether it is healthy. In addition to the body shape and personality we mentioned above, you should also check whether the cat's eyes, nose, ears and butt are clean, and whether there are any defects in the body parts.
The environment of the cattery mainly determines its socialization training. If the merchant isolates the cat in a narrow cage and feeds it, you can refuse to buy it. Cats raised under this condition will find it difficult to socialize and get along well with humans in the future.
Okay, I will share the tips for selecting Chartreuse cats here today. I hope everyone can bring home a satisfied little cutie~
