Description

Chartreux Cat for sale

The Chartreux cat for sale is a medium-sized cat. She is heavily muscled and has heavy boning. She has a thick, rounded appearance. Males are larger than females.

As a powerful cat, all components should be well developed. She has a broad chest, a muscular neck, strong jaws, and a well developed muzzle. The legs are relatively thin but strong. She looks like what it originally was, a cat to keep rodents out of the barn and the house.

The coat of the Chartreaux is thick and dense. It becomes much longer and thicker during the winter. The texture of the coat is relatively hard as it is protection for the cat.

Caring for a Chartreux Cat

The Chartreux’s short, thick coat is easy to care for with weekly brushing. The coat sheds in the spring and may require extra brushing during that time.

A bath is rarely necessary. If your Chartreux does require a bath, remember that it can take time to get the water-repellent coat wet enough for bathing.

Brush the teeth to prevent periodontal disease. Daily dental hygiene is best, but weekly brushing is better than nothing. Trim the nails every couple of weeks. Wipe the corners of the eyes with a soft, damp cloth to remove any discharge. Use a separate area of the cloth for each eye so you don’t run the risk of spreading any infection. Check the ears weekly. If they look dirty, wipe them out with a cotton ball or soft damp cloth moistened with a 50-50 mixture of cider vinegar and warm water. Avoid using cotton swabs, which can damage the interior of the ear.

Keep the Chartreux’s litter box spotlessly clean. Cats are very particular about bathroom hygiene.

It’s a good idea to keep a Chartreux as an indoor-only cat to protect him from diseases spread by other cats, attacks by dogs or coyotes, and the other dangers that face cats who go outdoors, such as being hit by a car. Chartreux who go outdoors also run the risk of being stolen by someone who would like to have such a beautiful cat without paying for it.

Chartreux Kittens Temperament and Personality

The Chartreux is sweet and quiet with a gentle, amenable nature. He enjoys being a lap cat and is the ultimate television-watching pal. When a lap isn’t available he follows his people wherever they go. Throw a ball for him to chase, or be amazed by his acrobatics when you dangle a fishing-pole toy for his entertainment. The Chartreux chirps when he wants your attention but is otherwise quiet.

Gentle he may be, but the Chartreux is also playful and intelligent. Challenge his brain and keep him interested in life by teaching him tricks and providing him with puzzle toys that will reward him with kibble or treats when he learns how to manipulate them.

Always choose a kitten from a breeder who raises litters in the home and handles them from an early age. Meet at least one and ideally both of the parents to ensure that they have friendly temperaments.

Appearance

Chartreux have short gray coats, sweet, round faces, and copper-colored eyes. These cats have large, muscular bodies with short, slender limbs and have been affectionately dubbed “potato on toothpicks.” They typically weigh 6-12 pounds and stand 9-11 inches tall.
“This is a slow-maturing breed that matures in three to five years,” says Purina’s Chief Veterinary Officer Kurt Venator, DVM, PhD.
The solid blue-gray coats of the Chartreux are a distinguishing feature of the breed, though kittens may have light tabby markings or spots that fade with age.

Health

The Chartreux is generally a healthy pet with an expected lifespan of 12–15 years. That said, these cats are prone to some health problems like urinary tract issues and kidney disease. 

Responsible Chartreux breeders will test kittens for genetic health issues, but it’s important to keep regularly scheduled vet appointments and take the advice of your cat’s vet. Health issues can pop up later in life for all cats.