History

In 1960 a Siamese cat mated with a bi-color American Shorthair cat and result was a cat with the blue eyes and white feet with a sturdy muscularity inherited from the American Shorthair.

No show standards have yet been established.

Type and characteristics

Body, legs and feet.

The body is slender, muscular and medium in length. The Snowshoe breed has thin legs, round, medium-sized paws, and a medium tapered tail.

Head

The head is triangular with a medium nose and pronounced muzzle, large, almond-shaped eyes, and large rounded ears.

Eyes

The eyes are deep blue.

Colors

Two colors have been seen, a seal-point with a fawn coat and a paler chest and underside.  A seal-brown point, and snow white paws.  A  blue-point with a blue-white coat, a pale chest and underside, gray-blue points, and snow white paws. The fur is short, soft, and glossy.

Temperament

The Snowshoe  cat is active, intelligent, and very affectionate. Snowshoe's like to play games and get along well with other pets.

Health Concern
Some cats can have kinked tails and/or crossed eyes.

TICA Breed Standards - Snowshoe

CUI Links to other Snowshoe Links

Snowshoe Breed Standard AACE

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