Other Name
It’s been said that the Chartreux resembles a potato atop toothpicks. This beautiful blue cat, who hails from France, has a plush, medium-length double coat, Halloween-colored eyes that range from copper to gold, and a chunky body.
The Chartreux is a French breed and is said to date to the 18th century and perhaps earlier. One of the tales of his origin is that the cats were bred by Carthusian monks. No doubt they helped to keep the monasteries free of mice and rats. Unfortunately for them, people also liked them for their pelts.Chartreux made their debut into cat society in 1931 at a cat show in Europe. In 1970, the first Chartreux were imported to the United States. The Cat Fanciers Association gave the breed full recognition in 1987.
