Snowshoe Siamese Cat Personality

The origin of the snowshoe Siamese cat in America is relatively recent. It is a rare breed that was the result of interbreeding a Siamese cat with an American Shorthair during the 1960s by a Siamese cat breeder Dorothy Hinds-Daugherty. Although breeding Snowshoe Siamese cats was taken over by Vikki Olander of Virginia, who with other breeders continued with the breeding program, soon she was the only one left who was doing the job. The typical pattern of the splash of white on the face in the form of an inverted V, along with the white paws and the dash of brown at the correct places which is so typical of the breed of the snowshoe cats, made many breeders back out. However, by 1977 the CFF granted the snowshoe Siamese cat championship status. Soon thereafter the look that so besotted Dogherty also captivated the hearts of other animal lovers. Besides the looks, it was the snowshoe Siamese personality that endeared it to most people, and thus, catapulted the cat to its popularity.

Snowshoe Siamese Cat Appearance

Snowshoe Siamese cats have a medium build. These are sturdy cats with an athletic body that is long with legs of medium length. The coat of this cat breed is short to medium, bright and soft. As per cat associations, the coat color of this breed should have point coloration with a light, pale body color and darker extremities. A typical snowshoe should have white colored paws that gives a feeling that these cats have just had a walk in the snow (which give them their name) and the standard white, inverted V marking on their face covering the nose and the muzzle. However, slight variations within the standard coat pattern are also seen in the snowshoe Siamese cat breed. The head may be triangular or an applehead shape. It has a flat forehead and large ears with rounded tips. The most mesmerizing physical feature of this cat are the eyes that are a bright shade of clear, crystal blue.

Snowshoe Siamese Personality

Snowshoe Siamese cat is an adorable breed that is liked for its friendly and calm nature. These cats are known to be fond of human company and make a good choice for those with a family. Although these cats may show greater attachment to a particular member of a family, they gel well with other members as well. In fact, these cats do not like to be left alone. Although of a docile nature, they may express their displeasure at being left alone just quite as animatedly as their more talkative Siamese relatives, although in a much mellower voice. Nevertheless, they will be quite persistent in registering their complaints. Hence, next time you want to go out of the house, ensure that your snowshoe has some company. One plus point of the snowshoe Siamese cat personality is that these animals are comfortable with other felines or kittens of the house. Hence, if not with a family member, it would not mind being left with another cat while the owner is out of home. Although of a calm disposition, these cats are very energetic and playful. Snowshoes are extremely good around children and do not get disturbed by noise.

In case, your snowshoe Siamese goes missing and you just can't find him anywhere in the house, try to recall if you checked the high places, some overhead rack or top of the cupboard. Like many other cats these cats are fond of high places and are often found perched at some elevated place in the house. Also water, specially when running, seems to hold a strange attraction for these cats. It is not difficult to give a bath to the snowshoe Siamese cats and they enjoy playing with swiping at the water falling from an open faucet.

Ask the owners of snowshoe cat behavior and they would tell you that these cats are intelligent animals. If you have a snowshoe at home be sure to lock doors and cabinets as these cats can open them. Some can even open the refrigerator door! These cats seem to pick quite a few tricks with considerable ease. They love to carry objects in their mouth like their Siamese cousin and enjoy retrieving objects that you might throw to be brought back.

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The snowshoe Siamese cat personality is the one that you would want for your pet. Playful, yet mellow, seeking attention yet comfortable to be left with another feline, attached to the owner, yet very friendly with the rest of the family. It is the gregarious yet adjusting snowshoe Siamese personality that makes this cat an adorable pet.