The short, glossy fur comes in
a wide variety of colors, and the mask,
ears, legs, and tail can be solid or
patterned.
Physical
Attributes
The Colorpoint, a Siamese in
nontraditional colors, is a svelte cat
with a wedge-shaped head; large, flaring
ears; and blue, almond-shaped eyes.
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Personality
A member of the Siamese family, the
Colorpoint is Siamese in temperament and
intelligence--active, demanding, vocal,
loving, and smart. These cats love to
play; give them a paper bag and you'll
provide both cat and human with an
evening's entertainment.
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Health
Problems
The Colorpoint has the same
breed-related health problems as the
Siamese: crossed eyes due to an inherited
neurological defect; nystagmus (a slight
but very rapid jerking back-and-forth of
the eyes); congenital heart defects.
Reader's Comments on this
Breed
From Jess, Spain This breed makes a very affectionate and loving pet, they like to be
involved with everything, they will jump on your kitchen counters, on your bed,
on your dinner table and there is absolutely nothing you can do about it !
Good
Litter Box Manners
Cats are extraordinarily fastidious creatures. Outdoors they tend to
urinate and defecate in relatively open and previously unused areas. More...
