Snowshoe
Developed in the US in the 1960s from a Siamese with white feet, the Snowshoe combines point coloration with white markings on the paws and face.
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- Snowshoes inherit a Siamese 'colorpoint' pattern.
- The white pattern is highly variable - no two are alike.
- Recognized by TICA in 1994.
- Kittens are born white and develop points over time.
- Famous Snowshoe 'Grumpy Cat' wasn't actually a Snowshoe but resembled one.
⚡ Auf einen Blick
Größe
Mittel
Gewicht
7-12 lbs (3-5.5 kg)
Lebenserwartung
14-19 years
Energielevel
Mittel
Kinderfreundlich
Ja
Wohnungstauglich
Ja
💖 Charakter & Verhalten
Active, intelligent, and chatty - but softer-voiced than a full Siamese.
🍖 Futter & Leckerlis
Balanced diet; they can be selective so transitions should be slow.
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🧶 Spiel & Aktivitäten
Lieblingsspiele und -aktivitäten:
- Fetch
- Puzzle toys
- Water play
- Hide and seek
Engaged play sessions twice a day work well.
🏡 Lebensumgebung
Best with companion pets or owners home most of the day.
✨ Wissenswertes
- Snowshoes inherit a Siamese 'colorpoint' pattern.
- The white pattern is highly variable - no two are alike.
- Recognized by TICA in 1994.
- Kittens are born white and develop points over time.
- Famous Snowshoe 'Grumpy Cat' wasn't actually a Snowshoe but resembled one.