Colorpoint Short Hair

Colorpoint Shorthairs are very similar to their Siamese cousins in terms of body type. They have a long and lean appearance, a wedge-shaped head and large ears. There are some colors not seen in Siamese cats, including Himalayan patterns and many different colored dots.

Features
Active
Need for attention
Very playful
Siamese close relative
Very vocal
Ideal human companion
Families with older children
Families with other pets
Single with other pets
People who have nothing against a cat who talks a lot
What they live with
Colorpoints share the same temperament as Siamese. They are vocal and require attention. They are also very active and love to play.

Colorpoints are intelligent cats that get along well with children and other pets.

What you need to know
Colorpoints are very noisy cats, who demand attention while crying.

They are very close to Siamese twins.

Colorpoints are sensitive to their owner's mood.

History of the Shorthair Colorpoint
The development of the Shorthair Colorpoint began in the 1940's when British and American Siamese breeders tried to produce cats similar to the Siamese, but in pointed colors other than those typically seen in the Siamese breed. They crossed Siamese with Abyssinians and Red Tabby Domestic Shorthair. The results were mixed, but these cats were finally crossed with Siamese.

These cats were still considered Siamese, which caused controversy within the breed. Eventually these cats were given the name Colorpoint Shorthair. The Cat Fanciers Association (CFA) recognized them as a separate breed from the Siamese in 1974. Today, the American Cat Fanciers Association (AFCA) and the International Cat Association (TICA) recognize them as a type of Siamese.

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