Chartreux
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Chartreux

3.6
19 reviews
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The Chartreux is a rare and ancient French breed, associated with the Carthusian monks who may have bred them at the Grande Chartreuse monastery near Grenoble. Known for their distinctive blue-grey coat with a slightly woolly texture, copper or amber eyes, and a gentle, observant personality, the Chartreux is a quietly exceptional cat. They are loyal, calm, and devoted — a breed that wears its affection quietly but consistently.

Pros

  • Exceptionally calm, quiet, and undemanding
  • Deeply loyal — forms strong bonds with their family
  • Dense, water-repellent blue coat is beautiful and relatively easy to maintain
  • Good with children and other pets
  • Robust and healthy — natural breed with few genetic issues

Cons

  • Slow to warm up to strangers — reserved with new people
  • Less demonstrative than some breeds — affection is quiet and subtle
  • Can seem aloof to those expecting more expressive cats
  • Relatively rare — finding a reputable breeder takes research

Reviews 19

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DustyArmadillo309
· Dec 22, 2009
3/5

Chartreux is a magnificent cat

Chartreuse is a magnificent cat. This pussy appeared in my house recently. We learned a month later from a veterinarian what a gray hairball picked up on the street was.

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DustyLemur396
· Jul 13, 2018
3/5

Smart cat!

Smart cat! Calm, self-sufficient, friendly towards people and other animals. Shows activity only in hunting:( Pros in my opinion: - Beautiful and healthy; - independent...

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SleepyPenguin815
· Apr 06, 2013
3/5

Selfish monkey + photo

Selfish monkey + photo Our cat was picked up by our parents 6 years ago when they were returning home. She just ran up to them, chased them for a long time, and then ran to the lake, where...

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LazyQuokka654
· Jul 13, 2018
3/5

The best breed for a family

The best breed for a family Many people often think about what breed of cat they should choose. Most often, the question arises when a family wants to get a pet.

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RedNarwhal593
· Sep 04, 2016
3/5

The best cat in the world)

I got the best cat in the world, Osik, after losing my cat. Nobody liked him at first. Mom said it would be better to take another, prettier one.

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GrumpyArmadillo847
· Feb 18, 2020
3/5

Very smart, kind and affectionate cat

A very smart, kind and affectionate cat. Good afternoon everyone! Our cat has been with us for eight years now, and she is already 9 years old. We adopted her as an adult, my husband brought her from a business trip, having taken her from the previous one...

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