Traditional Category, Solid Division, blue only. The Chartreux is a sturdy French breed coveted since antiquity for its hunting prowess and its dense water repellant fur.
Males are much larger than females and slower to mature.
Coat texture, coat color and eye color are affected by sex, age and natural factors. The qualities of strength, intelligence and amenability, which have enabled the Chartreux to survive the centuries unaided, should be evident in all exhibition animals and preserved through careful selection. The Chartreux has a gentle but seldom-used voice and is a calm, affectionate cat. The large head, while it is broad, is not round. The nose is medium and straight with a slight stop permitted.