Pet lovers note that the independence inherent in all individuals of this family to one degree or another is embodied in the representatives of the Chartreuse breed. The cat is really with character, loves loneliness, is ideal for introvert owners. The animal is very calm, loves to wallow in silence, without bothering anyone. It gets along well with other pets in the house, as well as with children.
Opinions differ on the origin of the breed. The fact that it originated in France is beyond doubt. But the question of in honor of what it got its name, there is no single answer. In this country, the breed was recognized in the 19th century. Some believe that cats were named after the city of the same name, while others are inclined to believe that they are so named after the monastery, where they began to breed them. There is a version that it was in Syria and Iran that the ancestors of the Chartreuse breed were born.
The cat has a medium size, very muscular and dense body. This is especially noticeable in males. A characteristic feature of the animals of this breed is the “smile”, which is formed due to the standard structure of the muzzle. The coat of the chartreuse is short and very thick. Its color is only gray, without any impurities. During molting, the hair needs to be combed out. This happens quite often and is plentiful. To facilitate the life of the owners will help special salons, where the wool is treated with special compounds, then comb out everything, even small hairs. Eye color is interesting: in kittens it is blue, with growing into gray, and the final one is yellow. The average weight of chartreuse is 5-7 kg. Strong, strong and squat animal - chartreuse. The cat, whose photo is in the article, looks more like a wild beast than a pet.
The paws of the animal are short and massive, the neck is short and thick, the tail is medium, tapering towards the end. Ears are medium sized, high ranking.
Chartreuses are very smart, but it is a mistake to assume that they can carry out the commands of the host. You need to be able to make friends with a cat without trying to subdue it to yourself. Otherwise, you can constantly find in the house unpleasant "surprises" in the form of torn upholstery, broken vases or damaged wallpaper.
Although the animal has excellent health, it can still have typical diseases. This is hip dysplasia leading to lameness and tooth damage.
Chartrez animals are quite unpretentious in content . A cat eats any home-made food as food: cereals, soups, boiled fish and meat. If dry food is used, then you need to optimally create a menu so that the animal receives a larger set of nutrients. For example, include boiled vegetables in the diet.
Chartresian cat is a born hunter. Keep this in mind if there are birds, hamsters or fish in the house. Here you have to choose: either start a different breed, or give the old pets to friends. The peculiarity of these animals is that they rarely meow, but very often purr.
Chartrez owners will cost quite a lot. The cat, the price of which is several hundred dollars, is truly an expensive animal.
The pet of this breed is universal: it can be kept in an apartment, or it can be in a house outside the city, where it will protect the home from the attacks of rodents.