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The Snowshoe is a lively cat
breed that originated as a cross between the American Shorthair and the
Siamese
Snowshoe CatHistory
The Snowshoe cat breed was developed in the late 1960s by Siamese breeder Dorothy Hinds-Daugherty of Philadelphia. He crossed American Shorthair with a Siamese to produce a sturdy, pointed cat with white markings on the face, chest and feet. The breed was further developed by breeder Vikki Olander of Norfolk, Virginia. In 1974 CFF and ACA accepted the Snowshoe as an experimental breed. Snowshoe obtained championship status from CFF in 1983 and from ACFA IN 1990. Appearance Snowshoe is a medium-sized cat. It is well-knit, powerful but not bulky. It has bright, sparking and expressive eyes that are blue colored. Snowshoe Kittens are born all white. Color and markings start becoming visible between 1 and 3 weeks of age. The patterns or markings are different on every kitten. Snowshoe is found in the usual Siamese colors, most commonly seal, chocolate, lilac, and blue in two patterns, mitted and bicolor. It is also found in red (flame), cream, cinnamon, and fawn. Personality Snowshoes are playful and affectionate cats. They love to touch and be touched. They are very intelligent and can be trained easily. They are very talkative and are famous for their fascination with water. They enjoy indoor living.
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