| Although you may not ever have heard of the Colorpoint Shorthair cat, due to the fact that they’re often mistaken for their close relative -- the Siamese -- it’s more than likely that you’ve met several of these cats. The only difference between the Siamese and Colorpoint -- both elegant animals -- is that the Colorpoint has a variety of point colors.
Color And Patterns
These cats have a graceful body, a long, tapered tail, and a tan or white body color. The points, which include the feet, tail, ears, and face, are in a different color. Recognized Colorpoint colors include Red, Cream, Cinnamon, Fawn, Smoke, or Silver. In addition, this breed can have tortoiseshell, tabby, or particolor patterns in any color. These cats have a long, narrow face with an almost triangular shape and almond shaped eyes.
Low-allergy Kitty
One of the main reasons people decide to own a Colorpoint Shorthair is the fact that these cats are less likely to cause allergies than most other cat breeds. Of course, someone with allergy induced asthma who is allergic to cats still should not add a cat of any kind to the home, but if you or a family member just suffer from mild allergies and you want to own a cat, then you may want to take a close look at this breed. Just be sure to spend some time around a few Colorpoints before buying a kitten so that you know that you can handle your allergies.
Curious Cat
In addition to being a low allergy cat, the Colorpoint is an outgoing, sociable cat breed. They truly enjoy all the comings and goings in a household and love spending time with their family and visitors. Of course, those intriguing grocery bags you bring home will definitely entertain both you and your kitty for many moments.
All Alone And Blue
If you are away from home a lot, the Colorpoint is a poor choice, since the breed thrives on attention. If you do own a Colorpoint and work long hours, you may want to add a second cat to your household. Of course, two cats can get into twice as much mischief and these cats are very active and more playful than most cat breeds.
Grooming
The Colorpoint requires very little grooming. However, if you are allergic to cats, you may want to give your cat a monthly bath to help control dander. Don't over bathe your cat or he will suffer from dry skin. In addition, you should groom your cat weekly to remove dander and loose hair.
Healthy Felines
This breed is very healthy overall. However, since the Colorpoint is very active, you should consider feeding your cat a high protein diet to keep him feeling healthy and strong. In addition, you should be sure that you discuss an immunization schedule with your veterinarian to keep your cat from contracting any common diseases, such as Distemper, Rabies, or Feline Leukemia.
Perfect Breed
If you are looking for a friendly, intelligent low-allergy cat, the lovely Colorpoint Shorthair may be just the right breed for you. |