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Chartreux

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

The Chartreux is an internationally recognized breed of domestic cat. Chartreux cats are from France, reportedly originally bred by Carthusian Catholic monks at their monastery in Grenoble for the purposes of catching mice to preserve food stores from loss and damage. Legend has it that the Chartreux's ancestors were feral mountain cats from what is now Syria, brought back to France by returning Crusaders in the 13th century, many of whom entered the Carthusian monastic order. The first documented mention of the breed was by the French naturalist Buffon in the 17th century. The first Chartreux were brought to the USA in 1971.

Physically, the Chartreux is large and muscular, with short fine-boned 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 also known for their "smile"; due to the structure of their heads and their long, tapered muzzle, they often appear to be smiling.

Chartreux cats tend to be quiet, rarely making noises such as mewing or crying, and some are mute. They are quite observant and intelligent, with some Chartreux learning to operate radio on/off buttons and to open screen door latches. Chartreux cats are playful cats 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. They are non-aggressive and affectionate, good travelers, and generally very healthy. Chartreux tend to bond with one person in their household, preferring to be in their general vicinity, though they are still loving and affectionate to the other members of the household.

Trivia

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

In 1987, the Cat Fanciers' Association (CFA) advanced the Chartreux breed to championship status (Siegal 1997:27).

Mascot of the worlds largest jazz festival, The Montreal International Jazz Festival, is a blue Chartreux affectionately names 'Ste Cat', after the festivals hub; 'Sainte Catherine' street in Montreal.

References

Siegal, Mordecai (1997). The breeds. Chapter 2 in The Cornell Book of Cats: A Comprehensive and Authoritative Medical Reference for Every Cat and Kitten. Second edition. Edited by Mordecai Siegal. Villard:New York. ISBN 978-0679449539.

Simonnet, Jean (1990). The Chartreux Cat. Translated by Jerome M. Auerbach. Paris: Synchro Company. ISBN 978-2950600905. (This book's ISBNdb.com page lists "Auerbach Pub" as the publisher, but the book itself gives "Synchro Company, Paris" on an unnumbered page immediately following page 190.)

External links

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-The '''Korat''' is one of the oldest stable [[cat breed|breeds]] of [[cat]]. Originating in [[Thailand]], it is named after the [[Nakhon Ratchasima province]], although in Thailand it is often known as Si-Sawat, which means good fortune.  In fact they are often known colloquially as the "Good Luck Cat" and are given in pairs to newlyweds or people of high esteem as a wish for good luck.
-The first known written mention of the Korat was in "The Cat-Book Poems" authored between 1350 and 1767 AD in Thailand, now preserved in the [[National library]] in [[Bangkok]].  They first appeared in America in the [[1950s]] and arrived in [[United Kingdom|Britain]] from there in [[1972]].
-Korats are a shorthair with a small to medium build and a low percentage of body fat; their bodies are often described as semi-cobby, and are surprisingly heavy for their size.  They are an active cat and form strong bonds with people.
-Korats have several characteristics that together distinguish them as a breed:
-*Korats are one of a few breeds that have only one colour: a silvery gray that often has lavender undertones - generally called blue in the cat world, although it is notably different in viewing from other 'blue' cats.
+The '''Chartreux''' is an internationally recognized [[cat breed|breed]] of domestic [[cat]]. Chartreux cats are from [[France]], reportedly originally bred by [[Carthusian]] Catholic monks at their monastery in [[Grenoble]] for the purposes of catching [[mouse|mice]] to preserve food stores from loss and damage. Legend has it that the Chartreux's ancestors were feral mountain cats from what is now [[Syria]], brought back to France by returning [[Crusade]]rs in the 13th&nbsp;century, many of whom entered the Carthusian monastic order. The first documented mention of the breed was by the French naturalist [[Georges-Louis Leclerc, Comte de Buffon|Buffon]] in the 17th&nbsp;century. The first Chartreux were brought to the [[USA]] in 1971.
-*Their eyes are a shade of yellow from birth (sometimes described as a "pale amber") but change to an emerald or peridot green at full maturity (2 to 4 years).  During this change the eyes are green in the centre with a yellow at the edges.  It should also be noted that unlike other cats when viewed at night using a spotlight their eyes reflect green rather than the more common red.
+Physically, the Chartreux is large and muscular, with short fine-boned limbs, big paws, and very fast reflexes. They are known for their [[Blue#Animals|blue]]&nbsp;(grey) double-thickness fur coats and gold- or copper-colored eyes. Chartreux cats are also known for their "smile"; due to the structure of their heads and their long, tapered muzzle, they often appear to be smiling.
-*Korats only have one coat (they lack a downy undercoat possibly due to their long history in a hot and humid climate) and do not shed much hair.
+Chartreux cats tend to be quiet, rarely making noises such as mewing or crying, and some are mute. They are quite observant and intelligent, with some Chartreux learning to operate radio on/off buttons and to open screen door latches. Chartreux cats are playful cats 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. They&nbsp;are non-aggressive and affectionate, good travelers, and generally very healthy.  Chartreux tend to bond with one person in their household, preferring to be in their general vicinity, though they are still loving and affectionate to the other members of the household.
-*Korats are best kept in pairs.  A single Korat will tend to be unhappy, especially if they are not getting enough attention.  They truly love spending time grooming, sleeping and playing with another Korat.
+== Trivia ==
+Historically famous Chartreux owners include the French novelist [[Colette]] and French general/president [[Charles de Gaulle]].
-*Korats can be taught simple, repetitive tricks like "sit" and "retrieve".
+In&nbsp;1987, the [[Cat Fanciers' Association|Cat&nbsp;Fanciers'&nbsp;Association]] (CFA) advanced the Chartreux breed to championship status (Siegal&nbsp;1997:27).
-*Korats are intended to be indoor cats.
+Mascot of the worlds largest jazz festival, ''The Montreal International Jazz Festival'', is a blue Chartreux affectionately names 'Ste Cat', after the festivals hub; 'Sainte Catherine' street in Montreal.
-*Korats are easily startled by loud noises.
+== References ==
+Siegal, Mordecai (1997). The&nbsp;breeds. Chapter&nbsp;2 in ''The Cornell Book of Cats: A&nbsp;Comprehensive and Authoritative Medical&nbsp;Reference for Every&nbsp;Cat and&nbsp;Kitten''. Second&nbsp;edition. Edited&nbsp;by Mordecai&nbsp;Siegal. Villard:New&nbsp;York. ISBN 978-0679449539.
-*Korats seem most at ease living with a quiet household.
+Simonnet, Jean (1990). ''The Chartreux Cat.'' Translated by Jerome&nbsp;M.&nbsp;Auerbach. Paris: Synchro&nbsp;Company. ISBN 978-2950600905. (This&nbsp;book's&nbsp;[http://isbndb.com/d/book/chartreux_cat.html ISBNdb.com&nbsp;page] lists "[http://isbndb.com/d/publisher/auerbach_pub.html Auerbach&nbsp;Pub]" as&nbsp;the&nbsp;publisher, but the&nbsp;book itself gives "Synchro&nbsp;Company, Paris" on an&nbsp;unnumbered page immediately following page&nbsp;190.)
-*Jean Johnson first introduced Korats to the US in 1959. She had lived in Thailand, where she first encountered the breed. Her first pair were named Nara (male) and Dara (female).
+== External links ==
+*[http://www.cfainc.org/breeds/profiles/chartreux.html CFA profile]
+*[http://www.chartreux-europe.com Chartreux d'Europe]
-==External links==
-*[http://www.catfacts.org/korat-cat-facts.htm Korat Cat Photos]
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