 The
Snowshoe is a breed
of cat.
The first Snowshoes appeared in the 1960s,
as a result of cross-breeding
a Siamese
and an American
Shorthair.
The ears are large, with a triangular head that usually has black
markings. The eyes are blue. The coat is short-haired and is white
and gray. The tail is medium-sized. There are several varieties,
such as Blue-point, Fawn-point, Chocolate-point and Seal-point.
Known to be very sweet tempered, energetic, and well adaptable.
Very social breed that needs more attention than most and cannot be
left alone for long periods of time. This breed is best suited to
the experienced cat owner. In a typical household, they will be
friendly to everyone but will usually devote themselves almost
entirely to one person.
The Snowshoe is a lively breed that enjoys indoor
living. It is affectionate and playful, yet laid back -- combining
some of the best personality traits of its parent breeds.
The snowshoe cat cattery will usually have a
waiting list for an available kitten. This breed appeared in 1960,
when a Siamese was bred to a bi-colored American Shorthair. It
resulted in a unique creature with pointed coat pattern, white feet
and large blue eyes. The body typical of the breed should be sturdy
and well muscled. The snowshoe cat cattery will usually have a
waiting list for an available kitten.
The Snowshoe is still a rare breed.
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