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CLEAR ALLIf you’re a cat lover who has lots of love and attention to give, the Snowshoe is the perfect fit for you! With their bright, beautiful blue eyes, their white “snow boot” paws and their very sweet personality, it’s no surprise that this cat breed is becoming a favourite among cat enthusiasts.
There are two distinctive features of this cat breed which are their coat and their colour markings, both reflecting their Siamese ancestors. They are born all-white and develop their dark features in the first few years of their life. This cat breed is a blue point or seal point, just like a Siamese. However, Snowshoes have a unique coat where their feet are a different colour, coming from their American shorthair genes. As they age, the contrast of the white against their point colours darkens.
Snowshoes have a beautiful, elegant look, mixed with their athletic build, which makes for an outstanding combination. Unlike their Siamese cousins, this cat breed has a rounder and fuller face and body. Males are much sturdier than their female counterparts, but both have muscular bodies. Typically, their head is triangular with long ears that are rounded at the tips. Another striking feature of the Snowshoe is their eyes, with colours ranging from deep to pale blue, always bright and shining.
The Snowshoe’s nature is as exceptional as their appearance. Like snowflakes, no two are the same. Some are shy, some are bossy, and some are caregivers. All of them, though, are highly intelligent, entertaining and loyal. They are an excellent choice for families with young children or other cats and are easy to maintain by brushing weekly.
If you’re a cat lover who has lots of love and attention to give, the Snowshoe is the perfect fit for you! With their bright, beautiful blue eyes, their white “snow boot” paws and their very sweet personality, it’s no surprise that this cat breed is becoming a favourite among cat enthusiasts.
There are two distinctive features of this cat breed which are their coat and their colour markings, both reflecting their Siamese ancestors. They are born all-white and develop their dark features in the first few years of their life. This cat breed is a blue point or seal point, just like a Siamese. However, Snowshoes have a unique coat where their feet are a different colour, coming from their American shorthair genes. As they age, the contrast of the white against their point colours darkens.
Snowshoes have a beautiful, elegant look, mixed with their athletic build, which makes for an outstanding combination. Unlike their Siamese cousins, this cat breed has a rounder and fuller face and body. Males are much sturdier than their female counterparts, but both have muscular bodies. Typically, their head is triangular with long ears that are rounded at the tips. Another striking feature of the Snowshoe is their eyes, with colours ranging from deep to pale blue, always bright and shining.
The Snowshoe’s nature is as exceptional as their appearance. Like snowflakes, no two are the same. Some are shy, some are bossy, and some are caregivers. All of them, though, are highly intelligent, entertaining and loyal. They are an excellent choice for families with young children or other cats and are easy to maintain by brushing weekly.
The Snowshoe is a medium to large feline weighing between 7 to 14 pounds. They have inherited a good mix of the Siamese and American Shorthair appearance traits. For example, they have the length of the Siamese and the slight stockiness of the American Shorthair. This gives them an athletic structure with a more rounded look than the Siamese. Males will have significantly muscular bodies than females, too.
Their heads are usually triangular shaped but sometimes can be more rounded. They have long, wide-set ears and striking walnut-shaped eyes, which can be any shade of blue. Some Snowshoes have pale blue eyes, whereas others have a deep ocean blue shade. However, regardless of the tone, they always look bright and shiny. Another distinctive facial feature of this breed is their upside-down “V” marking.
Their short, single-coat fur has point colouring that resembles a tuxedo. It consists of a light body with darker patches on the ears, face, legs and tail. Their chest, paws, and some parts of their face will usually be white. The shading can differ but is typically a seal point or blue point.
Although Snowshoe cats have been around for some time, they remain rare because of the difficulty of reproducing the correct coat markings. It’s also hard to predict how a Snowshoe’s coat will look, and their markings tend to darken over time, too.
Snowshoe Cats can have varying personalities, but they are always very kind, loving and affectionate. They adore being around humans, children and animals, seeking attention from everyone. They can be a bit needy, though, and will make their presence known to you at all times. When they want attention, they’ll tell you either by rubbing against your leg, sitting on your lap, or even just watching you.
Snowshoes can be pretty vocal, but they are not as loud as their ancestors, the Siamese. They love to climb and jump and will seek out high spots to perch on. Therefore, a tall cat tree always goes down a treat with this kitty, but they will love it if you clear a top shelf for them, too.
Snowshoe cats are very smart, and they are eager to learn tricks to show off to everyone they meet. Their intelligence makes it easy to teach them commands, too. However, this also means they need interactive play and challenging puzzle toys to keep their brains active.
Snowshoes are known to be devoted, loyal companions and some will even act as the protector of their favourite human. This close bonding does mean that they don’t like to be left alone for too long, though, and they are certainly at their happiest when the entire family unit is at home together.
Snowshoe cats do well with young families as they enjoy the attention of children. However, some Snowshoes will choose a favourite human so bear that in mind if you’re getting a Shoeshoe for a particular child. Because of this, they can make the ideal pet for someone who lives alone and works from home.
The only requirement they have is that they receive plenty of attention and love. Therefore, they will be much happier with someone who is at home frequently and has the time to cuddle and play with them, as opposed to someone who lives a busy life and is often out and about. These kitties also tend to thrive with furry friends to keep them company, so they make an excellent addition to multi-pet homes.
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