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CLEAR ALLThere are numerous cat fanciers and adventurous cat owners who are looking for breeds of extraordinary domesticated cats. Because of this, many breeds have been developed from cross-breeding small wild cats with domestic breeds, resulting in a number of hybridised cats, namely Bengals, Toygers and Chausies.
Chausies, similar to numerous hybrids, have many endearing characteristics that make them distinctive to other “average” domestic relatives. They are highly intelligent and trainable, extremely active, adventurous, water-loving and very social.
These affectionate cats are all about pleasing their human companion by giving out lots of attention and love. They are very talkative too. You can expect to have very entertaining moments whenever you interact with this cat. And because they are highly intelligent, you can train your Chausie to play fetch and walk on a leash. They also remain playful even until adulthood.
The cat breed name, Chausie, is derived from its Latin name, felis chaus. The Jungle Cat is a unique cat breed living by rivers and lakes from the Nile Valley to the Caspian Sea and can also be found in South Asia as far as Vietnam.
Chausies are a tall, long-legged, statuesque cat that is made for jumping and running. Similar to the Jungle Cat, Chausies have a body type like that of an athlete. With a slender body type, Chausies are built with an agility that projects a sense of elegance and balance. Chausies have a deep chest that allows them to breathe deeply, so they seem to have an infinite source of energy.
Like the Jungle Cat, these cats have upright, large, preferably tufted ears. They also have a long oblique forehead and muzzle with a slightly shortened tail. Their eyes are flattened with a little rounded bottom. Their cheekbones are exotically oblique.
Chausies are wonderful feline companions. They get along very well with other pets in the household. However, due to their high energy and constantly in motion, this cat may not be suitable for families with small children.
There are numerous cat fanciers and adventurous cat owners who are looking for breeds of extraordinary domesticated cats. Because of this, many breeds have been developed from cross-breeding small wild cats with domestic breeds, resulting in a number of hybridised cats, namely Bengals, Toygers and Chausies.
Chausies, similar to numerous hybrids, have many endearing characteristics that make them distinctive to other “average” domestic relatives. They are highly intelligent and trainable, extremely active, adventurous, water-loving and very social.
These affectionate cats are all about pleasing their human companion by giving out lots of attention and love. They are very talkative too. You can expect to have very entertaining moments whenever you interact with this cat. And because they are highly intelligent, you can train your Chausie to play fetch and walk on a leash. They also remain playful even until adulthood.
The cat breed name, Chausie, is derived from its Latin name, felis chaus. The Jungle Cat is a unique cat breed living by rivers and lakes from the Nile Valley to the Caspian Sea and can also be found in South Asia as far as Vietnam.
Chausies are a tall, long-legged, statuesque cat that is made for jumping and running. Similar to the Jungle Cat, Chausies have a body type like that of an athlete. With a slender body type, Chausies are built with an agility that projects a sense of elegance and balance. Chausies have a deep chest that allows them to breathe deeply, so they seem to have an infinite source of energy.
Like the Jungle Cat, these cats have upright, large, preferably tufted ears. They also have a long oblique forehead and muzzle with a slightly shortened tail. Their eyes are flattened with a little rounded bottom. Their cheekbones are exotically oblique.
Chausies are wonderful feline companions. They get along very well with other pets in the household. However, due to their high energy and constantly in motion, this cat may not be suitable for families with small children.
Chausies are large cats, weighing between 10 to 25 pounds when fully grown. Compared to other well-known breeds, they are bigger than the Siamese but smaller than the Maine Coon. What's more, like all cats, the females are smaller than the males, usually weighing less than 15 pounds.
Both males and female Chausies have lean, athletic bodies with long legs, made for running and jumping. They have a deep chest, shortened tail and a long, sloping muzzle. Furthermore, they have visually high cheekbones and tall, wide-set ears, often with small tufts.
Chausies have a short double-layered coat that is exceptionally easy to look after. Their fur can be one of these three colours and patterns; brown-ticked tabby, solid black or grizzled tabby. However, although these are the only ICA standard colours, it is possible to find Chausies in other shades.
As baby kittens, it can be challenging to determine the Chausie's coat colour as solid black, and "grizzled" tabbies can look similar. This is because solid black Chausies can have faint tabby markings initially, and grizzled tabbies may have minimal markings when they are newly born.
The grizzled black pattern is unique and comes from their jungle cat ancestors. Along with tabby markings, their fur can also have a ticking effect. It usually first appears on their neck, chin, belly, and ears and extends to other body parts.
Chausies are certainly an energetic and playful breed, and it's easy to see that they have retained their wild cat instincts. They are excellent runners, jumpers and hunters, and as a result, they are much more likely to be on the move than lazing around.
Being an energetic breed, Chausie's need regular interaction and playtime. They can get bored of their toys quickly, so it's best to give them a few on rotation. However, they are super intelligent cats, so you can easily teach them to fetch or perform tricks.
While they may not be lap cats, Chausies are not aloof or affectionate by any means. On the contrary, they develop strong and lasting bonds with their owners. This deep connection strengthens with the more time their owners dedicate to interacting with them. What's more, despite their high energy, it's not uncommon for a Chausie cat to curl up close to their owner when they finally tire out.
Because of their high social needs, Chausie cats do not like to be left alone for too long. Therefore, they will do best in a home where someone is present regularly. They also do well when they grow up with another cat as a furry friend will help keep them satisfied and entertained.
The second most important thing a Chausie needs from their home is an enriched environment in the form of toys, cat trees and scratching posts. Bear in mind that these kitties love to jump and climb, so having some high platforms that they can access will do wonders for their well-being.
Chausie cats typically get on well with dogs, provided you introduce them properly. However, they are not the best feline to have around young children due to their wild traits. Additionally, they do not adapt well to changes within their family unit. Therefore, bear this in mind if you plan to have children after getting a Chausie cat.
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