✨ Quick Facts ✨

• 🌍 Origin: United States & United Kingdom
• 🎭 Signature Look: Sleek, slender body with various color points
• 🗣️ Personality: Vocal, affectionate, intelligent
• ⌛ Lifespan: 12-16 years
• 🏃 Body Type: Graceful, athletic, and slim

📖 Breed History: The Expanded Siamese

The **Colorpoint Shorthair** was developed in the **1940s** when breeders aimed to **expand the color range of Siamese cats**. By introducing **American Shorthairs and other breeds**, they created a **beautifully diverse cat with the same charming personality as the Siamese!**

🎭 Appearance: A Colorful Showstopper

Like the Siamese, these cats have **sleek bodies, large ears, and striking blue eyes**. However, unlike their traditional relatives, they come in **16 different point colors**, including **red, cream, and lynx!**

😻 Personality: A Social Butterfly

These cats are **talkative, intelligent, and affectionate**. They **love interacting with their owners**, often following them around and **”talking” about their day** in their signature **chirpy meows**.

🍽️ Care Tips: Attention & Engagement Needed! 🧠

Colorpoint Shorthairs **love socializing and mental stimulation**, so keep them engaged with **interactive toys and playtime**. They are **not fans of being left alone for long periods!**

💰 Price Range

• 🏡 Pet Quality: $1,500 – $3,500
• 🏆 Show Quality: $3,500 – $6,000

🚨 Health Considerations

• 💓 Heart Disease: Some may develop **hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM).**
• 🗣️ Very Vocal: If you prefer a quiet cat, **this breed may not be for you!**

🏡 Who Should Get a Colorpoint Shorthair?

If you want a **social, playful, and talkative cat**, the **Colorpoint Shorthair is for you!** Best for **owners who enjoy interactive, intelligent felines.**