The Snowshoe cat combines the color series of the Siamese cat, featuring a white V-shaped mask, with four snow-white paws and short fur. They are large in size, with some male cats even exceeding 5 kilograms. Newly born Snowshoe cats are pure white all over, and markings only appear after two years. Originally based on the Siamese cat coat color, various other coat colors have now also been bred.

　　【History】

　　The Snowshoe cat was bred in 1960 by Americans crossing Siamese cats with bicolor American Shorthair cats. Many enthusiastic breeders develop new breeds every year, with the Snowshoe cat being a new breed developed in the United States. Its snowy white feet are the charming focal point.

　　【Body Size】

　　The Snowshoe cat is muscular, and its large body size is due to the American Shorthair bloodline. Its body length shows Siamese cat characteristics. Male cats are generally noticeably larger than females, with weights reaching up to 5.4 kilograms.

　　【Appearance Features】

　　Head: Slightly rounded triangular shape, with a nose of moderate length.

　　Ears: Medium to large size, wide at the base, ear tips slightly curved. Sparse fur inside the ear.

　　Eyes: Quite large, oval-shaped, chestnut-shaped, with the eye corners slightly raised. The distance between the eyes is equal to the width of one eye. Color: blue, the deeper the better.

　　Nose: Moderate length.

　　Limbs: Moderate length.

　　Paws: Moderate size and round, similar to the Burmese cat, with white tips on the claws.

　　Tail: Length proportionate to the body. Moderately thick at the base, thinning gradually towards the tip.

　　【Coat】

　　Coat: Short, thick, glossy, lying flat on the body surface. Slight undercoat.

　　Coat Color: Seal brown, blue, chocolate, and lilac. The color of the extremities should contrast distinctly with the body color, and the body color should be lighter than the extremities. Eye color should be blue. There is an inverted V-shaped marking on the forehead and white spots on the paws. Ideally, the “gloves” should be evenly distributed on all four paws. The nose leather should be white with no discoloration, and the color should be bright or multicolored.

　　【Personality】

　　Extremely lively, strong personality, excellent hunter. Sociable, gets along well with other cats and dogs. Playful, a perfect companion for children. Gentle, emotionally attached to the owner. Slightly less domineering than the Siamese cat. (Source：PetsZone)