Snowshoe
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Origin
United States
Height
9"- 11"
Adult Weight
6-12 pounds
Life Span
14-19 years
TEMPERAMENT
Loving, curious, family-oriented, vocal
OTHER NAMES
Silver Lace, American longhair
Group
Medium to large short-haired
Price
$600 - $1200
Personality and Temperament
Care
- NUTRITION
- GROOMING
- EXERCISE
- HEALTH
Characteristics
History
The Breed Standard
Body
The body should be long and lean, powerful but not bulky. This cat should feel heavy for its size.
Head
The head should be wedge-shaped with high cheekbones and a straight nose. The muzzle should be of good length, without excessive broadness or square lines. Snowshoe cats should display an inverted white "V" on the muzzle, which may be prominent or so faint that it's difficult to see.
Eyes
A Snowshoe cat should have walnut-shaped eyes that are set one eye’s width apart. All Snowshoe cats have blue eyes, with deeper colors being preferable.
Ears
The ears should be medium to medium-large in size, with wide bases, slightly rounded tips, and positioning that continues the head’s wedge profile.
Legs & Paws
The legs should be slender and well-proportioned to the body. The paws should be medium-sized ovals. The extent of white color on the Snowshoe cat’s paws should be similar on both front feet and both hind feet.
Tail
The tail should be of medium to long length, with a medium base and a gentle taper toward the tip.
Coat
The coat should be medium-short, with no noticeable undercoat. It should feel dense and resilient, and should appear glossy and smooth.
Color
All Snowshoe cats should have four white paws that contrast with the cat’s colored points, which are usually seal or blue. The cat may exhibit no more than ⅓ white on its body overall. White may extend to include a bib, white legs, a white tummy, and an inverted V on the face that extends from the bridge of the nose across the whisker pads and down to the chin. The chin should be white as well. Depending on registry, colorpoint snowshoe cats, bi-color snowshoes, and high white or harlequin snowshoe cats might be considered suitable for show. Longhaired Snowshoe cats might be accepted for show but are typically not considered suitable for breeding.
Frequently Asked Questions
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How much does a Snowshoe cat cost?
How much does a Snowshoe cat cost?Snowshoe cats cost between $600 - $1200. -
How big do Snowshoe cats get?
How big do Snowshoe cats get?Snowshoe cats tend to be medium in size. A fully grown Snowshoe cat might weigh between 6-12 pounds or more and range in height anywhere from about 9"- 11" inches tall. -
How long do Snowshoe cats live?
How long do Snowshoe cats live?The Average lifespan for Snowshoe is 14-19 years. -
Do Snowshoe cats shed?
Do Snowshoe cats shed?Snowshoe are short-haired cats. Therefore, they do not shed as much as long-haired cat breeds.