Chartreux Cat: Breed Profile
A quiet, smiling blue cat with a woolly coat and a hunter's instinct.
- Origin
- France
- Size
- Medium
- Typical weight
- 3–7 kg (7–16 lb)
- Life expectancy
- 12–15 years
- Coat
- Short coat
- Best for
- Apartments, calm families
Temperament and personality
Chartreux cats are quiet, observant and loyal. They often attach to one person, follow them around and communicate with chirps rather than loud meows. They are playful when invited and calm otherwise.
They adapt well to apartment life and moderate time alone.
Size and appearance
Robust with fine-boned legs, a woolly, water-repellent blue-grey coat and copper to gold eyes. The shape of the head gives them a "smiling" expression.
Activity and enrichment
Moderate. They love chase games with wand toys.
Coat care and grooming
Weekly brushing; the woolly coat sheds heavily twice a year.
Typical health concerns
Every cat is an individual, and most cats of any breed live long, healthy lives with good preventive care. These are the conditions most often discussed for this breed — ask a breeder for health-testing results and discuss screening with your vet.
- Patellar luxation.
- Obesity if overfed.
Who is the Chartreux right for?
A good match if you…
- want a quiet, loyal cat
- live in an apartment
Think twice if you…
- want a very talkative, extroverted cat
Featured in: Best Cat Breeds for Apartments.
