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Chartreux

Country of origin
France
Breed standards (external links)
CFA, ACFA, CCA, ACF, TICA, FIFe

The Chartreux is a recognized breed of cat. Chartreux cats are from France, reportedly originally bred by Carthusian monks for the purposes of catching mice. Legend has it the Chartreux's ancestors were feral mountain cats from what is now Syria, brought back to France by returning Crusaders in the 13th century.

Physically, the Chartreux is large and muscular with short but powerful limbs, big paws and very fast reflexes. They are known for their blue (grey) double-thickness fur coats and gold- or copper-colored eyes. Chartreux cats are known for their "smile"; due to the structure of their heads and long, tapered muzzle, they often appear to be smiling.

Chartreux cats tend to be quiet, rarely making noises such as mewing or crying. Some are mute. They are quite intelligent, with some Chartreux learning to operate radio on/off buttons and to open screen door latches. Chartreux cats are also fond of chasing and playing well into their adult years; some can be taught to fetch small objects in the same manner as a dog. Chartreux are good with children and other animals, are nonaggressive, good travelers and are generally very healthy.

Historically famous Chartreux owners include the French novelist Colette and French general/president Charles de Gaulle.

The Chartreux breed was advanced to championship status in 1987 by the Cat Fancier's Association (CFA.)

External links

MEINGUIDOUNE

CFA profile

fr:Chartreux (chat)

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+!Chartreux
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+|- align=center
-{{Taxobox_phylum_entry | taxon = [[Chordate|Chordata]]}}
+|[[Image:Chartreux_Cat_1.jpg|225px|Chartreux cat]]
-{{Taxobox_classis_entry | taxon = [[mammal|Mammalia]]}}
+|- align=center bgcolor=pink
-{{Taxobox_ordo_entry | taxon = [[Carnivora]]}}
+!Country of origin
-{{Taxobox_familia_entry | taxon = [[Felidae]]}}
+|- align=center
-{{Taxobox_genus_entry | taxon = '''''[[Oncifelis]]'''''}}
+|[[France]]
-{{Taxobox_species_entry | taxon = '''''O. geoffroyi'''''}}
+|- align=center bgcolor=pink
-{{Taxobox_end_placement}}
+!Breed standards (external links)
-{{Taxobox_section_binomial_simple| color = pink | binomial_name = Oncifelis geoffroyi }}
+|- align=center
-{{Taxobox_end}}
+|[http://www.cfainc.org/breeds/standards/chartreux.html CFA], [http://www.acfacat.com/breeds/standards/chartreuxstd.html ACFA], [http://www.cca-afc.com/Chad.html CCA], [http://www.acf.asn.au/Standards/Chartreux.htm ACF],<br> [http://www.tica.org/cxstd03.pdf TICA], FIFe
+|}
+The '''Chartreux''' is a recognized [[cat breed|breed]] of [[cat]]. Chartreux cats are from [[France]], reportedly originally bred by [[Carthusian]] monks for the purposes of catching [[mice]]. Legend has it the Chartreux's ancestors were feral mountain cats from what is now [[Syria]], brought back to France by returning [[Crusaders]] in the 13th century.
-The Geoffroy's cat is probably the most common wild cat in [[South America]]. It is about the size of a [[domestic cat]]. Their fur has black spots, but the background color varies from region to region; in the north, a brownish yellow coat is most common. Farther south, their coats are grayish. The Geoffroy's cat primarily preys on rodents, small lizards, insects, and occasionally frogs and fish. Although they appear to be plentiful, some conservationists are concerned because the Geoffroy's cat is hunted extensively for its pelt.
+Physically, the Chartreux is large and muscular with short but powerful limbs, big paws and very fast reflexes. They are known for their blue (grey) double-thickness fur coats and gold- or copper-colored eyes. Chartreux cats are known for their "smile"; due to the structure of their heads and long, tapered muzzle, they often appear to be smiling.
-{{stub}}
+Chartreux cats tend to be quiet, rarely making noises such as mewing or crying. Some are mute. They are quite intelligent, with some Chartreux learning to operate radio on/off buttons and to open screen door latches. Chartreux cats are also fond of chasing and playing well into their adult years; some can be taught to fetch small objects in the same manner as a dog. Chartreux are good with children and other animals, are nonaggressive, good travelers and are generally very healthy.
+Historically famous Chartreux owners include the French novelist [[Colette]] and French general/president [[Charles de Gaulle]].
+The Chartreux breed was advanced to championship status in 1987 by the Cat Fancier's Association (CFA.)
+== External links ==
+MEINGUIDOUNE
+*[http://www.cfainc.org/breeds/profiles/chartreux.html CFA profile]
+[[Category:Cat breeds]]
+[[fr:Chartreux (chat)]]