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The Snowshoe is a breed
of cat. The
first Snowshoes appeared in the
1960s, as a result of cross-breeding
a
Siamese and an
American Shorthair.
The ears are large, with a triangular head that usually has black markings.
The eyes are blue. The coat is short-haired and is white and gray. The tail is
medium-sized. There are several varieties, such as Blue-point, Fawn-point,
Chocolate-point and Seal-point.
Known to be very sweet tempered, energetic, and well adaptable. Very social
breed that needs more attention than most and cannot be left alone for long
periods of time. This breed is best suited to the experienced cat owner.
External link
Animal Planet cat Breed Profile: Snowshoe - Has information on breed history
and characteristics.
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