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Sokoke

Alternative Names
Khadzonzos
Country of origin
Kenya
Breed standards (external links)
CCA, FIFe

The Sokoke is a breed of cat. The original name of the breed was Khadzonzos. The Khadzonzos cats were discovered in the Sokoke-Arabuke forest, on the Kenyan coast, by Jeni Slater in 1978. Gloria Moeldrop, a friend of Slater's, brought some of the cats home with her to Denmark to breed. In 1990, she imported more cats from Kenya to strengthen the breeding stock. The cats were first shown in Copenhagen in 1995. The breed was officially recognized by the FIFe in 1993, with the name changed to Sokoke, after where they came from.

Sokokes have blotched tabby coats in shades of brown, with amber to light green eyes. Their coats are short and coarse, with little to no undercoat. Their bodies are long and thin, with long legs. The back legs should be longer than the front legs, similar to an ocelot. Sokokes are very active and enjoy climbing and "talking" to their people.

For more on Sokokes and pictures see "The Cats of Lamu", Couffer, Jack and Mike: New York. The Lyons Press c 1998. ISBN 1-85410-568 X

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+The '''Sokoke''' is a [[cat breed|breed]] of [[cat]]. The original name of the breed was Khadzonzos. The Khadzonzos cats were discovered in the [[Sokoke-Arabuke]] [[forest]], on the [[Kenya|Kenyan]] coast, by [[Jeni Slater]] in [[1978]]. [[Gloria Moeldrop]], a friend of Slater's, brought some of the cats home with her to [[Denmark]] to breed. In [[1990]], she imported more cats from Kenya to strengthen the breeding stock. The cats were first shown in [[Copenhagen]] in [[1995]]. The breed was officially recognized by the [[Fédération Internationale Féline|FIFe]] in [[1993]], with the name changed to Sokoke, after where they came from.
-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 storages from loss and damage. Legend has it the Chartreux's ancestors were feral mountain cats from what is now [[Syria]], brought back to France by returning [[Crusade]]rs in the 13th 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 century. The first Chartreux were brought to the [[USA]] in 1971.
+Sokokes have blotched [[tabby cat|tabby]] coats in shades of brown, with amber to light green eyes. Their coats are short and coarse, with little to no undercoat. Their bodies are long and thin, with long legs. The back legs should be longer than the front legs, similar to an [[ocelot]]. Sokokes are very active and enjoy climbing and "talking" to their people.
-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 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, are non-aggressive and affectionate, good travelers and are generally very healthy.  Chartreux tend to bond with one person in their household, preferring to be in their general vicinity, though are still loving and affectionate to the other members of the household.
+For more on Sokokes and pictures see "The Cats of Lamu", Couffer, Jack and Mike: New York. The Lyons Press c 1998. ISBN 1-85410-568 X
-Historically famous Chartreux owners include the French novelist [[Colette]] and French general/president [[Charles de Gaulle]].
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-The Chartreux breed was advanced to championship status in 1987 by the Cat Fancier's Association (CFA.)
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