Description
Size: 6-10lbs
The Colorpoint Shorthair is a long, attractive cat. The tail, torso, and legs are all quite lengthy. Despite being somewhat smaller than the Siamese, it is strongly muscled.
Red, lynx (tabby), cream, and tortie points are all present in Colorpoint Shorthairs.
Behavior
Activity Level: High
Social needs: Always need company, talkative
The Colorpoint Shorthair likes to converse and express its opinions. In a loud, raspy voice, it will express its opinions to you accurately, and wants you to pay attention and follow the recommendations. They love their people dearly, color points. They like being “helpful,” so they will follow you around and keep an eye on everything you do. When people can’t be around, Colorpoint Shorthairs need to have at least one active playmate to keep them entertained. Due to their strong affinity for food, colorpoints will take unattended food, even if they are “unattended” within a cabinet or drawer.
Origin/History
Several cat breeders in England and the US made an effort in the 1940s to produce a Siamese cat with red points as opposed to the customary seal, chocolate, blue, or lilac tones. A red tabby American shorthair cat and a seal point Siamese cat were mated at some point during this period, and the resulting litter effectively established the colorpoint shorthair breed.
Care as a Pet
Nutrition and Diet
Maintaining your cat at a healthy weight will help you avoid health problems like diabetes, heart disease, and arthritis. Colorpoint shorthairs should be long and slim. Feed your colorpoint shorthair cat food in measured portions on a regular basis (twice daily for adult cats) and steer clear of free-feeding, which promotes constant nibbling.
For guidance on the best food to feed your colorpoint shorthair cat, consult your veterinarian or breeder.
Exercise
You can encourage your colorpoint shorthair in a few different ways to receive enough exercise and indoor enrichment. First, offer plenty of cat condos and cat trees for them to climb and perch on. Additionally, scratching is a necessary and pleasurable behavior for all cats. Give your colorpoint shorthair a variety of appropriate scratching posts, both vertical and horizontal (cardboard or sisal scratchers that lie on the ground), to keep your couch and rugs in good condition.
Grooming needs
The colorpoint shorthair’s coat requires little maintenance. For stray hair removal, weekly brushing is sufficient. Colorpoints are susceptible to dental issues, thus this needs to be regularly watched.
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