Videos Snowshoe Breed Information
Country of origin -
United States
Breed standards -
AACE ACFA TICA(*) FIFe(*)
The Snowshoe is a breed of cat. The first
Snowshoes appeared in the 1960s in the
United States as a result of cross-breeding between a Siamese and a bi-colored American Shorthair producing a sturdy,
pointed cat with white markings on the face, chest and feet. The
Snowshoe is a relatively small cat with a lean and muscular
stature. Th ACFA standard for this cat breed states that it
gives the appearance of great power and agility, yet has the look
of a runner rather than a weight lifter.
The ears are large and triangular. The head will also be
triangular and usually has black markings. In purebreds, the eyes are always blue. Coat is
short-haired, and is white and gray. The tail is medium-sized.
Snowshoe cats come in blue, lilac, lynx, fawn, chocolate, and seal
points.
They are generally sweet tempered, energetic, playful,
intelligent, and adaptable. They are a very social breed that
requires more attention than most cats do, and consequently cannot
be left alone for long periods of time. They generally accept
people, cats, and even dogs. They tend to insist on sleeping with
their owners and don't seem to realize they are cats.
Snowshoe kittens are all born white. Their colors and markings
become visible within 1-3 weeks after being born. The pattern on
each of these cats are different for each Snowshoe.
The Snowshoe is considered to be a rare breed.
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