Colorpoint Shorthair Cat Breed Pictures,Characteristics, & Facts

Size: Small-Medium, 5 to 10 lbs

Energy Level: 4/5 (but with bursts of activity)

Talkative: 5/5

Coat: Short, lustrous and very close to my body.

Hypoallergenic: Yes

Seeking: Anyone with lots of love and a willing ear.

Child Friendly: Yes

Personality Snapshot: Extremely affectionate and social, very vocal and always craves for attention, loves to play, highly intelligent, aloof to strangers

My Colorpoint Shorthair Looks

My look can only be described as regal. My head is noticeably triangular in shape and complemented by a long nose that runs straight down my face. My tall, pointy ears flare upwards and my almond-shaped eyes have an intriguing bright blue sparkle to them.

My svelte physique closely resembles that of my cousin, the Siamese. My body is fairly tubular and lean, giving it a graceful appearance. Now while I may look like a lightweight, I m actually very well-muscled and sport fine, strong bones that give me the distinctive finesse that my breed is known for. My shoulders and hips are very slender and willowy. This sleekness continues to my legs, which tapers down to wiry feet and round, dainty paws that prominently display my thick knuckles.

Interestingly, my front legs are shorter than the hind ones, giving me the look of always getting ready for a pounce.

I wear my coat short and it's very fine in texture. It lies very close to my body and can come in a variety of shades, namely tortoiseshell, seal, blue, tabby, lilac, cream, red and chocolate. These colors also tend to be very prominent in specific areas of my body like my face, tail, legs and ears. They call this coloring "points" in the world of cat fancy, just so you know.

How To Keep Me Happy And Healthy

Cat buffs looking to have me as a pet should put regular play and bonding on top of their checklist when it comes to keeping me as happy and healthy as possible. My preferred spot is the spotlight and I won't hesitate to let you know that I am not happy when I feel ignored.

I only need a meticulous grooming once or twice a week to keep my coat shiny. Interestingly, I don't produce as much dander compared to other breeds and am considered as one of the more hypoallergenic cats in the feline world.

Now while I belong to a breed that's generally resilient against diseases, I need to have a lot of protein in my diet to prevent me from getting bloated. Some of my family members are also prone to dilated cardiomyopathy and liver amyloidosis, which makes regular visits to the vet every five to six months a priority.

How to Keep Me Healthy

It really doesn't take much when it comes to keeping me happy and healthy. To tell you the truth, I am quite self-sufficient and don't need as much attention compared to other felines. Let me give you two very good reasons why.

First, my coat is resilient to matting. Now while it will need a careful brush or two from time to time to keep it clean and dirt-free, you won't need to slave away at it for hours on end compared to the coat of my friend, the Persian. This also means I won't need a bath until it's really necessary. Just keep in mind that I shed the most during fall and spring.

Second, I am not prone to dental issues like gum disease and teeth problems. I simply require a weekly meticulous brushing and that's pretty much it. Don't forget to trim my nails every two weeks though. They tend to grow really fast, especially when I stay indoors most of the time.

However, compared to other felines, I've got a shortened spine and have the tendency to become obese if my food intake is not monitored carefully. Besides checking if my food portions are right, I really do need my exercise. So play with me, okay