Colorpoint Shorthair

Colorpoint Shorthair

These outgoing, affectionate, and active cats are easy to maintain.

Breed Overview

This Siamese hybrid is similar in body style, personality, coat length, and color pattern as the Siamese, however it has untraditional colors. These friendly, outgoing, active, affectionate, and seek affection from others in return. Intelligent and talkative, these cats are sensitive to their owners needs. They get along with children and other pets and require minimal grooming. Ideal owners would be families with older children, families with other pets, and singles with pets.

Breed Characteristics

Grooming requirements:
1 = little grooming - 5 = much grooming
 
Energy level:
1 = low energy - 5 = high energy
 
Friendliness toward strangers:
1 = shy - 5 = very friendly
 
Ease of training:
1 = difficult - 5 = easy
 
Affection toward owners:
1 = independent - 5 = very affectionate
 

Breed Details & Traits

Body: Long, svelte, muscular
Coat: Short, fine, glossy, close to body

Breed Traits

Attentive, Intelligent, Vocal,

Health Concerns

Common Health Concerns for Colorpoint Shorthair:

Less Common Concerns for Colorpoint Shorthair:

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