Snowshoe

Pointed cat with white "snowshoe" feet. Affectionate Siamese cousin.

GroupShort Hair
OriginUnited States
Weight3.5–5.5 kg
Height20–25 cm
Lifespan14–19 years
Energy level
Trainability
Grooming needs
Good with kids
Good with other pets
Hypoallergenic
Watchdog instinct
Novice-owner OK

The Snowshoe was created in 1960s Philadelphia by crossing Siamese with bicolour American Shorthairs. Pointed coat with characteristic white feet ("snowshoes") and chest. Affectionate and family-oriented.

Temperament

Affectionate, vocal but quieter than Siamese, sociable, intelligent.

Exercise needs

Moderate.

Grooming

Short coat, weekly brush.

Common health issues

Generally robust. Watch for: amyloidosis, eye issues.

👍 Best for

Families, multi-pet homes, first-time owners.

👎 Not best for

Owners who want a fully aloof cat.

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Siamese

Talkative, intelligent, intensely bonded. The vocal aristocrat of the cat world.

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Tonkinese

Burmese × Siamese cross. The talkative, playful "Tonk" combines the best of both.
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