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.
¿Sabías que…?
- 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.
⚡ Datos rápidos
Tamaño
Mediano
Peso
7-12 lbs (3-5.5 kg)
Esperanza de vida
14-19 years
Nivel de energía
Medio
Bueno con niños
Sí
Apto para piso
Sí
💖 Personalidad y comportamiento
Active, intelligent, and chatty - but softer-voiced than a full Siamese.
🍖 Comida y premios
Balanced diet; they can be selective so transitions should be slow.
⚠️ Información general — para necesidades alimentarias específicas, consulta a un veterinario.
🧶 Juego y actividades
Juegos y actividades favoritos:
- Fetch
- Puzzle toys
- Water play
- Hide and seek
Engaged play sessions twice a day work well.
🏡 Entorno de vida
Best with companion pets or owners home most of the day.
✨ Curiosidades
- 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.