Chausie
| Chausie | |
|---|---|
 Chausie with nearly perfect head conformation | |
 Chausie kitten | |
| Breed standards | |
| TICA | standard |
| Feline hybrid (Felis catus × F. chaus) | |
The Chausie is a breed of cat. The Chausie is a cross between jungle cat and domestic short-haired cat.[1]
History[change | change source]
Chausie was first bred around the 1960s in the United States. The wild jungle cat was crossed with a short-haired domestic cat, giving birth to the Chausie cat breed. In 1995, the breed was recognized by TICA.[2][3]
Appearance[change | change source]
Chausie is a medium-bodied, long and slender cat, with males weighing around 4.5-7.5 kg, and females 3.4-5 kg. Chausies are good jumpers and runners, due to their long body. Chausie is a short-haired cat with a variety of coat colors, including silver, brown, solid black, black tabi, and spotted black.[4][3][5]
Behavior[change | change source]
Chausie is a curious, intelligent, calm, active and playful cat. Chausie also loves to explore outside its home. Chausie doesn't like being left alone in the house. Chausie can also make friends with other pets, such as dogs.[6]
References[change | change source]
- ↑ "TICA Registration Rules, pg. 34". Retrieved 2019-10-27.
- ↑ Bird, Cris. "Chausie Kittens and Chausie Cats in California". Sarsenstone Chausies Cattery. Chausie-kittens.com. Archived from the original on 2014-03-05. Retrieved 2012-09-11.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 "TICA Chausie Breed Information". TICA. Archived from the original on 2018-10-16. Retrieved 2013-05-02.
- ↑ "TICA's Chausie Breed Section Q&A". Retrieved 2019-10-27.
- ↑ "TICA Chausie Breed Standards" (PDF). The International Cat Association (TICA). 2013-05-01. pp. 5, 6. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2017-11-11.
- ↑ Mengenal Kucing Chausie (31 Januari 2013). Diakses 16 Mei 2014.