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- Origin: FranceCat Fanciers' Association: Chartreux Breed Profile
- First brought to U.S.: 1970Fanciers Breeder Referral List: Chartreux Cat Profile
- Coat color: Ash/slate gray/blue grayFanciers Breeder Referral List: Chartreux Cat Profile
- Eye color: Copper/goldCat Fanciers' Association: Chartreux Breed Profile
- Physical maturity: 2 to 3 yearsCat Fanciers' Association: Chartreux Breed Profile
- Can be trained to fetch and come when calledCat Fanciers' Association: Chartreux Breed Profile
- Breeders traditionally give kittens names that begin with a certain letter for each yearCat Fanciers' Association: Chartreux Breed Profile
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Chartreux cats are known for their large bodies, short, thin legs and a facial structure that makes them look like they are smiling. They have a gray or blueish gray fur that is uniquely woolly.Cat Fanciers' Association: Chartreux Breed Profile
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Grooming
Grooming the Chartreux's fur should be done with a comb rather than a brush. Brushes should be avoided because they can pull out the undercoat of the cat leaving patches of guard hairs. Grooming is not necessary unless the cat is shedding.Fanciers Breeder Referral List: Chartreux Cat Profile -
History
The Charteux originated in France, documented as early as the 16th century although the origins of the name of the breed is uncertain. It is thought to have originated from the name of a Spanish wool of the 18th century, because of the breeds woolly fur.Cat Fanciers' Association: Chartreux Breed ProfileDuring World War II the Charteux was in danger of extinction and breeders bred them with Persians and British shorthairs in an attempt to save the breed. When the charteux was imported to the United States in 1970,Fanciers Breeder Referral List: Chartreux Cat Profile they were collected from the French countryside to get the pure bloodline.Cat Fanciers' Association: Chartreux Breed Profile
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Chartreux Related Merchandise
- CafePress.com: Chartreux T-Shirts and Gifts
- Amazon.com: Chartreux Cat Books
- eBay: Chartreux Cat Merchandise
- AllPosters.com: Chartreux Cat Posters
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