🐈 CatsColorpoint Shorthair
Felis catus
✨ Fun Fact
Colorpoint Shorthairs carry the same colorpoint gene as Siamese — kitten colors appear on cooler body parts (ears, face, paws, tail) as they mature.
A colorpointed version of the Siamese in non-traditional colors including red, cream, tortie, and lynx/tabby points. Same elegant, svelte body and vivid blue eyes. Created by crossing Siamese with American Shorthairs and Abyssinians.
🏷️ Breed
Colorpoint Shorthair
💭 Temperament
Vocal, intelligent, affectionate, demanding, playful, people-oriented
📏 Size
Medium (2.3-4.5 kg)
⏳ Lifespan
12-16 years
🎨 Colors
Red, cream, tortie, lynx (tabby) points in seal, blue, chocolate, lilac
🌍 Origin
United States/United Kingdom, 1940s-1960s
🏠 Habitat
Indoor; needs human companionship and interaction
🍽️ Diet
High-quality protein-rich cat food