Chantilly or Tiffany is a longhaired cat breed. It originated in United States.
Chantilly/Tiffany is a feline breed that originated in United
States. It goes either by the name of Chantilly or Tiffany and was
first discovered in the late 1960's by a breeder in New York. The breed
was not immediately recognized and it was only after these cats were
found to be occurring naturally in Canada, that Chantilly or Tiffany
cats were formally recognized as a breed.
Physical make-up of the
Chantilly/Tiffany resembles that of a semi-foreign feline. Body is
medium in size, length and musculoskeletal structure. Weight is in the
range of six to ten pounds, with males being slightly larger than
females. Coat is silky and lustrous with chocolate being the
predominant color. Other colors also occur and include blue, cinnamon,
fawn and lilac. Lack of an undercoat means there is very little
shedding. A prominent neck ruff and plumed tail adds to the cat's
beauty. Face has a prominent bony structure, with bright and slightly
oval eyes and broad based ears.
A unique feature of Chantilly or
Tiffany cats is that they are slow in growth and maturation. They are
fully developed by age two in contrast to most other breeds who mature
at half that age. Mothers take long in labor and subsequently in
weaning, with the young cats developing their full coat by twenty four
months. As a result, often regular breeders make Chantilly/Tiffany
kittens available for adoption not before fourteen weeks of age.
Chantilly/Tiffany
cats are ideally medium in their personality and attitude. They are
playful though not quite demanding. Their single layered coat does not
develop matts, though their somewhat tufted ears require periodic
swabbing for wax. Overall, these adorable felines are quite healthy and
loving animals. They are peaceful and go along well with other pets and
family members, though they usually distance themselves from strangers.
