The Chartreux cat is an incredibly rare breed of cat; so rare that even in France, their country of origin, they are hard to find. The Chartreux is one of the oldest French breeds and have been around since the 1700’s. If you are lucky enough to get your hands on one of these kitties, they are definitely worth it. The Chartreux are very muscular cats and slightly resemble a British Shorthair excep
t that the Chartreux is not as massive and the faces are smaller. The Chartreux are known for their distinctive smiles and their blue-gray coats, with fur that is almost waterproof. They also have beautiful copper to gold eyes which makes them very striking. Not only are these cats beautiful, but they are also very intelligent. In fact, they are so smart that they have been known to push buttons, open latches, and even turn on lights that they can reach. The Chartreux are known to be great hunters and are very loyal, yet independent. With their loving personalities they are absolutely wonderful with children. They tend to be very healthy cats and get along great with other animals. Only moderate grooming is required, once a week is generally sufficient. These attributes make these rare kitties a great find
