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Colorpoint Shorthair
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Physical Characteristics
- Glistening, muscular, hard tubular bodies
- Color descriptions start with the primary Siamese colors, to which the mottling of red or cream has been added
Temperament
- Loving, yet independent
Medical Conditions
- Healthy breed
- Needs boosters by 12 weeks old
- Annual vet visit for checkups is important
While the listed ailments may be common in this breed, not all members of the breed suffer from these conditions. Responsible breeders screen for orthopedic and genetic diseases.
At Home
- Does best indoors
- Needs sufficient scratching device
- Declawing is not recommended
- Kittens are available after 12-16 weeks
- Low maintenance
- Good for owners with allergies
Grooming
- Occasional bath is recommended, but allow the freshly-bathed coat to air dry in a warm spot; Do not bow dry
- Do brush the coat with the concave or short side of a small rubber brush to remove loose hair and make the coat lie smooth
- Coat can be “finished” by smoothing the coat with a chamois cloth
- Trim nails regularly
Other Facts
- First cousins of the Siamese
- Distinguished by its elegance in sixteen different “point” colors beyond the four Siamese colors
Breed History
- Continuous breeding of the Siamese has led to the Colorpoint Shorthair’s recognition circa 1947-48
- In the early breedings, breeders concentrated on cats with red or cream restricted to the points (face, legs, ears, tails and genitals)
- Early hybridization with domestic shorthairs, and the refinement by concentrating the Siamese gene with the red gene, produced the first of the colors to be called Colorpoint Shorthairs
For more information about this breed and breeder referral contacts, please visit the Harrier Club of America For breed rescue opportunities, visit HCA Rescue
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