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General: Being a large cat, the Chartreux male may weigh from 10-14 pounds. Its well proportioned body is robust with large muscular shoulders and a well developed chest, giving it a solid, sturdy appearance. In balance with the body, the head is large, broad, but not round with a narrow muzzle, but not pointed. It is a solid cat, muscular, lithe, clam, affectionate, intelligent and easily handled.
NOTE: For general information only. See approved Standard below.
Head:
Shape/Size: Large and broad but not round. Nose short and straight with very slight break. Muzzle narrow in relation to head, but is not pointed. Cheeks well developed in adult male. Powerful jaw, especially in adult males over two years. Sweet smiling expression. Ears: Small to medium ears set high with slightly rounded tips. Inside furnishings cover one-half of ear. Extremely fine coat on outer ear. Eyes: Large, round, very expressive. Color range, pale gold to copper.
Body:
Shape/Size: Large, well proportioned, robust but not gross. Shoulders large and muscular. Well developed chest giving solid, sturdy appearance. Males much more massive than females. Mature males weigh from 10 to 14 pounds and mature females from 6 to 9 pounds. Neck: Short, strong and heavy set. Legs: Straight, finely boned and comparatively short for body size. Feet: Small and round. Tail: Heavier at base, tapering slightly to tip.
Coat:
Dense, soft and plush and of medium length.
Color:
Blue only. Any shade of solid blue with silver highlights. Nose coat is silver gray on blue leather. Blue lips. Foot pads are rose-taupe. Allowance to be made for faint striping and tail rings in kittens and young adults. Tail rings sometimes persist until two years of age.
Condition:
Excellent muscular condition giving appearance of a solid, muscular, lithe cat. Calm, affectionate, intelligent, easily handled, gentle voice but seldom used.
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