Mary Allen
The Chausie is a hybrid breed. It was created by crossing domestic cats with wild cats. Find out everything about the origin, character, nature, attitude, and care of the Chausie cat breed in the profile.
The Appearance Of The Chausie
The Chausie is a medium to a large-sized cat with a long, rectangular body. She is well muscled and appears athletic. The legs are of medium length and muscular. The hind legs are slightly longer than the front legs, making this cat a good runner and jumper. The paws are round and small compared to the body. The tail is three-quarters long and reaches the hock. The Chausie’s head is wedge-shaped and medium-sized with a strong chin and prominent cheekbones. The Chausie has oval eyes. Gold and yellow are the preferred colors, but hazel and light green are also acceptable. The ears are large, wide at the base, and rounded at the tips. Pronounced hair on the ears is desirable. The Chausie’s coat is short, but can sometimes be slightly longer than other shorthaired breeds. It is dense and fits snugly to the body. The permitted colors are black, brown ticked tabby, and black grizzled ticked tabby.
The Temperament Of The Chausie
The Chausie is loving and friendly. This cat has retained the temperament of its wildcat ancestors. She loves to hunt and is very playful. Active and curious, she is always exploring. She climbs and jumps excellently. Intelligent and inquisitive, she follows her human’s every step. Her affection and attention make her such a lovable companion.
Keeping And Caring For The Chausie
Because of their temperament and their joy of movement, the Chausie is only conditionally suitable for keeping in an apartment. Although affectionate, she loves freedom and the hunt. Therefore, keeping them free range is the best option. If she is kept in the apartment, a variety, and activities must be provided with many play options and a large scratching post. The Chausie loves company, so professionals should definitely consider keeping multiple cats. The short coat is easy to care for, regular brushing removes dead hair and makes it shine.
Disease Susceptibility of the Chausie
There are no known breed-specific diseases of the Chausie. Of course, like all cats, she can also get sick with regular diseases. These include diseases of the upper respiratory tract and bacterial infections in the stomach and intestines. To limit the risk, Chausie should be vaccinated against diseases such as cat flu and cat disease. If the cat is allowed to run free, there is an increased risk of parasite infestation. However, here there are special collars and means. The vet knows what to do. If the Chausie is allowed to roam freely, it must also be vaccinated against rabies and leucosis.
Origin And History of the Chausie
The Chausie is a hybrid breed. It was created by crossing domestic cats with wild cats. This breeding form is based on the desire to breed a cat that looks like a wild cat but is similar to a domestic cat in its nature. In expert circles, the use of wild cats for breeding is morally highly controversial. The Chausie originated from the mating of domestic cats with reed cats, which are native to Egypt, among other places. The first breeding attempts were made in 1960 and were successful. In 1995 this breed was officially recognized by the TICA. In Germany, this breed is still very rare.
Did You Know?
The Chausie owes its name to its wild ancestor, the reed cat. The correct Latin name is “felis chaus”. This is how the quieter, domesticated variant became the “Chausie”.