Snowshoe cat
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| Origin | United States |
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| FIFe | standard |
| TICA | standard |
| ACFA/CAA | standard |
| Domestic cat (Felis catus) | |
The Snowshoe is a breed of cat. The first Snowshoes appeared in the 1960s in the United States as a result of cross-breeding between a Siamese and a bi-colored American Shorthair producing a sturdy, pointed cat with white markings on the face, chest and feet. The Snowshoe can be, but not necessarily a relatively small cat with a lean and muscular stature. The ACFA standard for this cat breed states that it gives the appearance of great power and agility, yet has the look of a runner rather than a weight lifter.
The ears are large and triangular. The head may be triangular, however can be an "applehead' with a traditional cat look. Snowshoe kittens are all born white. Coat is short-haired, and is white and gray when young,and have dark markings. You will notice the coat on their back will darken considerably with long exposure to the sun. In purebreds, the eyes are always blue. young. The tail is medium-sized. Snowshoe cats come in blue, lilac, lynx, fawn, chocolate, and seal points.
They are generally sweet tempered, energetic, playful, quite vocal, intelligent, and adaptable. They are a very social breed that requires more attention than most cats do, and consequently cannot be left alone for long periods of time. They usually are friendly to everyone in the household, but will typically be primarily focused on one person in the household.
Their colors and markings become visible within 1-3 weeks after being born. The pattern on each of these cats are different for each Snowshoe.
The Snowshoe is considered to be a rare breed.[who?]
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