Chausie

Chausie
Origin
Egypt, South Asia
Height
36 - 46 cm
Adult weight
5 - 11 kg
Life Span
10-15 years

Personality and Temperament

If the Chausie cat reminds you of an extra-large Abyssinian, you're on the right track! These incredible felines were developed by crossing jungle cats – also known as swamp cats or reed cats – from Southeast Asia with domesticated Abyssinians.

Weighing in at up to 30 pounds, Chausies are among the largest domesticated cats in existence. As a hybrid, every Chausie cat is a unique individual, with a big personality to matChausie it's size. Chausie cats develop strong bonds with their families and do not like to be left alone.

About the Chausie Cat
Chausie Cat Care

Care

Nutrition

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Grooming

Grooming

Exercise

Exercise

Health

Health

The Chausie requires an all meat diet. Many Chausie cats are incapable of breaking down plant matter, so it's important to avoid foods that contain vegetables or grains.

Chausie cats have short coats that require very little attention. A weekly brushing gives you an opportunity to bond with your cat while reducing shedding.

Because Chausie cats are so energetic and playful (and so large!), it's a very good idea to keep their claws clipped short. They don’t mean to damage their families’ belongings, but it can happen easily.

Chausie cats require plenty of exercise. Their wild nature demands access to a tall cat tower, multiple scratching posts, and plenty of toys. A Chausie cat happily engages in exercise on its own, but appreciates interaction from human family members.

Chausie cats are generally healthy, but can suffer from malnutrition without a diet that consists of animal products alone.

History

It is believed that Chausie cats share some Characteristics with early domesticated hybrid cats from Egypt and the surrounding area. These cats share similarities with some of the mummified cat remains found in Egyptian tombs.

Even though hybrid cats have been in existence since ancient times, the Chausie cat stands out for its fairly modern roots. Breeders began to experiment with crossing jungle cats (Felis Chaus) with Abyssinians in the 1990s. The result was the Chausie, a robust hybrid cat with wild looks and an independent personality.

The Chausie cat breed was formally recognized by The International Cat Association in 1995.

Chausie Cat History
About the Chausie Cat

The Breed Standard

Eyes

Chausie cats have striking eyes with an intense gaze, usually in shades of green or gold.

Legs & Paws

The legs are muscular, with a powerful appearance. The hind legs are slightly longer than the front legs.

Tail

The tail is short in comparison with the body; it is thick and muscular, without much of a taper.

The Breed Standard

Body

The body should be long and slender, with well-defined musculature. Females typically weigh 15 to 20 pounds, while males average 25 pounds.

Head

The Chausie cat has a rounded head with pronounced features and prominent whisker pads.

Ears

The ears are large and well proportioned, with wide bases that taper to rounded tips.

Coat

The coat is short with a plush undercoat and a coarser upper layer.

Color

Chausie cats have grizzled coat colors, typically in shades of tan, black, and brown. Often, there is cream to white shading at the muzzle. TICA recognizes three patterns: solid black, grizzled tabby, and brown ticked tabby. Chausies appear in three pretty patterns — brown-ticked tabby, solid black and grizzled tabby. The brown-ticked tabby pattern displays barring on the inner legs.