History Legends says that the Chartreux is named after the Charthusian monks in France, but also indications lately suggest that the cat was named after the Spanish known wool because of their wooly fur. The body is of robust and strong boning with a deep chest, medium length, broad shoulders.
Feet are of medium size.
Head is rounded and broad with powerful jaws and full cheeks. The cat's head raises high with slightly contoured forehead. The nose is straight and of medium size. The muzzle is small, narrow. The neck is short and heavy set.