Snowshoe Cat
hi every one today we will talk about this sweet kind of cats they say its have beautiful name call : snowshoe cats
The Snowshoe is a breed of cat originating in the United States of America in the 1960s. Snowshoes were first produced in Philadelphia when a Siamese
breeder's cat gave birth to three kittens with white feet. The breeder,
Dorothy Hinds-Daugherty, then began a breeding program to produce what
were originally called "Silver Laces",[1] crossing the strangely marked Siamese cats with bi-color American Shorthair
cats and other breeds. When Hinds-Daugherty left the program, Vikki
Olander began working with the cats and recruited new breeders, as well
as worked towards full recognition within cat associations.
Despite having existed for 45 years, Snowshoes are rare due to the
difficulty of reproducing the correct coat markings. The marks are based
on recessive genes for color points and on the co-dominant but
variably-expressed piebald pattern gene, making it difficult to predict
the appearance of offspring.
The coat coloration recognized by registries and associations is
point coloration, and it comes in a variety of colors, though some
organizations do not recognize certain colors. Snowshoe cats have an
affectionate and docile disposition. Due to this, they do not do well
under circumstances where they are left alone for long periods of time.
Snowshoes are also very vocal, though their voices are not as loud as
the Siamese, a cat found in their breed heritage. They are noted as
being very intelligent and have the ability to learn tricks and open
doors. These cats also enjoy water, and may swim
..Personality
Snowshoes are generally affectionate, sweet-tempered, and mellow.[2][3] They enjoy the company of humans and being given attention, and are compatible with children and other pets.[2] Snowshoes are very social
and docile, and show great devotion and love towards their owners.
Consequently, the breed dislike being left alone for long periods of
time and are able to cope with working hours better if they have another
cat companion.[3] Snowshoes may express themselves and their complaints vocally, though their meows
are not as loud as the Siamese. It is not unusual for a snowshoe to
look concerned, they generally have a worried or concerned expression on
their face for the majority of the time. [2][3]
The cats are also noted as being intelligent; they can learn to open
various types of doors, and can be taught tricks, especially fetch.[3] Snowshoes also enjoy water, particularly running water, and may on occasion swim.[2][3] Though very active, they are not restless or easily agitated, and they have a fondness for perching in high places.[3]
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