This breed is neither a true longhair nor a shorthair, since the outer coat is longer than that of a shorthair, but not as long as that of most longhairs. A Chartreux cat has a body that is solid and muscular, while its legs are on the short side and slender. Some breeders say this breed looks like a potato with toothpick legs. However, despite its build, the Chartreux moves quickly and gracefully and has a reputation for being an excellent mouser.
ang Chartreux pusa mag-anak may a makapal, lana balutan di a mayaman abuhin bughaw kulayan. ito mag-anak ay ni sino man ay hindi a true longhair nor a iklilat, mula ang outer balutan ay longer kaysa atipan ng pawid ng a iklilat, datapuwa't hindi gaya long gaya atipan ng pawid ng ang lalong nakararami longhairs.