Temperament

Independent, Intelligent, Friendly

Height

Medium to large

Weight

11 to 15 pounds (Male), 6-12 pounds (Female)

Life Expectancy:

11 to 15 years

Nutrition

It’s important to select cat food in a size and shape that makes them chew their food before swallowing. This is especaily important for dry food as that helps them clean their teeth.

Trainability

Easily trainable to use the litter box and learns what you do not want it to do.

Exercise

Requires a moderate amount of exercise. However this exercise is not high intensity as it can be as simple as walking or playing with a string. Laser pointers will also do the trick.

Grooming

Comb the cat once a week. This breed does not shed as much as almost all other breeds.

Health

Their facial structure makes the breed more susceptible to respiratory issues and periodontal disease. They can also be cross eyed or have krinkled tails that don't require medical attention. They may develop glaucoma, heart problems, and bladdar stones later in life.

Traits

They are a moderate size. They are extremely friendly and crave attention. They adapt well with other animals and people. This breed is also highly intelligent. So it's a good idea to get them toys or a playmate so they don't get mischievous. They also have muscular legs. They have a medium to large inverted pear shaped head, medium-sized ears and large, wide eyes that come in several colors. Their fur comes in 4 main colors: Seal point, chocolate point, blue point, and lilac point. They also have very pointy triangle shaped ears. They also typically make a rasp or yaw sound when they communicate with you.