Why the Chartreux ?

Cats were present in our childhood as well as in adult life (we are vets). The Chartreux cats amazed us by their calm, balanced temper and mood which are the main trumps of this breed. They are nor much lazy nor active. This big ang heavy cats found it easy to jump over every obstacle. They aren't agressive. Always look with trustful and wise eyes. The Chartreux are rather quiet breed. They can call attention to themselves durign heat.

Our cattery is registered in SMK Zory, proud member of Felis Polonia. Our cats are Felv and Fiv negative.



The Chartreux is a big cat, with strong muscles but not in extreme type - everything is well-balanced. Kittens grow fast but they become physically matured at the age of 3-4 years old. His temper is basically formed by his environment. Contacts with people are important for socialization. They love to be stroked but they are not importunate. They can sit still whenever needed. Males are much bigger than females. In the chartreux breed this disproportion is particularly visible.

These cats endear by their courage and fragility. They make strong bond with the owner, walking after him step by step. Despite their strong body build they are fragile and subtle. Many breed fanciers emphasize the intelligence of these cats. Their expression make them look smiling and happy.

This cat is not very active, patient, non-agressive with balanced temper. He is very devoted to the owner.

The Chartreux is a perfect companion for the elder but he also does well with family with children. He jumps very well. He can jump very high without run-up. We were wondering very long who destroyed our plants - once we were amazed by the jump worth the best acrobat!

He senses well the mood of the owner. We experienced it when our daughter was sick and was to stay in bed for few months. The best consolation was our Amelka (Mizia) who was by our daughter's side day by day till she was healthy.

Charteux' fur is two-layered, with dense, fleecy coat. Medium blue shade is preferable. Dark blue is also acceptable only when all body and tail have the same shade. Eyes are from deep yellow to dark copper. Eyes' color should be clean without any mark of green.

FIFe standard
III category	CHA	Chartreux Standard
General		WA clean distinction should be drawn between the Chartreux, the Russian Blue and the British Blue. Crossing of the Chartreux with these two breeds is undesirable.
	Size	medium to large
Head	Shape/jowls	Head wide at the base, well-developed skull, not bulging, with a narrow, flat space between the ears. The jowls lend the head the shape of a trapezium, wide at the base, narrow at the top.
	Nose	Broad and straight, not snubbed.
	Muzzle	The extremity of the muzzle may jut out from the jowls.
Ears	Shape	Medium in size
	Placement	Set high on the head giving cat an alert look
Eyes	Shape	Large and open, not too rounded; the outer corner being slightly turned upwards
	Color	Vivid color from deep yellow to deep copper; no traces of green, no watery, i.e. faded colour tones the colour should be pure; preference will be given to the most intensive colour.
Body	Build	Solid, firm, muscular broad, well developed chest the Chartreux, above all the male, should always appear solid in relation to its size. Legs of medium length in proportion to the body.
Legs		Strong muscles, not too high and large paws.
	Paws	big
Tail		Tail of medium length, in proportion to the body it may taper, but the tip must be rounded in shape of the same colour as the body.
Fur	Structure	Glossy, dense; slightly woolly at the base, luxurious in growth double coat, making the hair stand out.
	Color	All shades of blue are permissible, ranging from pale blue-grey to a deeper blue-grey, pale blue-grey is preferred uniformity in tone is essential.
Nose's skin, paws pad		blue-grey
Remarks		Well-developed jowls in males, slightly seen in females. Females are smaller than males.
Faults	Nose	Snubbed
	Eyes	Round Unclear eye colour Absence of outline around eyes
	Body	Cobby type
	Tail	Rings on tail (permissible on young cats)
	Fur	Coat cold or sandy tone in colour. Tabby shadows on legs and tail.
	Head	siamese type round head
	Eyes	green blurry shades
	Fur	Ghost markings or other tabby markings on the body and legs; White hairs; too pronounced difference in colour to the undercoat; brownish or reddish tinges in the coat colour. shading, ghost-markings, tipping.

Scale of points		Points
Sum		100
Head	General shape, nose, jowls and teeth, forehead, chin, shape and ears' placement, shape and eyes' size	25
Eyes		10
Body	Shape, size and bones's structure, paws and legs' shape	25
Tail	Shape and lenght	10
Fur	Color, quality and structure, lenght	25
Condition		10