‹‹Snowshoe

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Snowshoe overview

Originated in Pennsylvania, USA in early 1960s from American Shorthair and Siamese breeds. Three kittens of Siamese parentage that were born with white feet formed the foundation of the breed and American Bi-coloured Shorthairs were used to develop the breed.

Intelligent, people-oriented, very affectionate and moderately docile. Active without being high-strung. Requires grooming once a week.

Snowshoe foreign names

Snowshoe Silver Laces (Spanish)

Origin

United States

Breed number/code

No 83 (GCCF) / SNO (FIFe)

Biological data

Size
Medium to large:
Males are 9-12 pounds.
Females are 7-10 pounds.
Build
Muscular
Intermediate body, between a Siamese and American Shorthair.
Hair quality
Short haired.
Smooth, glossy coat with resilient texture.
Colours
Seal 
Blue
Chocolate
Lilac
Cinnamon
Fawn
Red
Cream 
Eye colours
Blue eyes
Patterns
Colour-pointed, mitted. Preferred pattern bicolour and harlequin.
The Snowshoe pattern is complex, with the white markings superimposed on the Siamese pointing. The preferred pattern being white to the ankles in front, white to the hocks at the back and an inverted 'V on the face.

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Snowshoe – Breed standard

The below links are external
GCCF, FIFe, TICA, AACE, ACFA

Snowshoe references and further reading

UK
Snowshoe Cat Society 
Snowshoe Cats UK 
Snowshoe Cat Club

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Featured image

AP-8TO401 - Snowhoe cat
Photo © Animal Photography, Alan Robinson