Chartreux

The Chartreux is an old French breed — a robust blue-grey cat with a dense, woolly water-repellent coat, copper eyes and a gently smiling face.

History

It is a long-established French cat wrapped in monastery legend, prized for centuries for its hunting skill and its plush blue coat. The woolly double coat and sturdy "potato on toothpicks" build are its signatures.

Temperament

The breed is known for being quiet, calm and devoted — an observant, gentle cat that attaches to its people and is often notably silent, communicating with a look rather than a voice. It is a steady, undemanding companion.

Care

The dense coat is best brushed rather than combed and sheds seasonally. This is a placid cat that appreciates company and gentle play.

Health

The breed is generally robust; noted considerations include patellar luxation and, in some cats, urinary stones. These are patterns for the breed rather than a verdict on one cat; the measured facts and trait ratings are in the panels.