Snowshoes. They aren't Siamese, though. They do look just like a Siamese, but with white paws instead.
Siamese cats, the breed standard (breeder's organisations and cat fanciers' shows stipulate) must have dark paws. Or maybe ginger paws if a red-point Siamese -- but you get the idea. The "points" must be coloured in.
However, the Snowshoe cat looks like a Siamese, but has a somewhat mellower temperment... and the distinctive white feet. There are different standards for Snowshoes from different show organisations, but most of these cats have a lower half of the face that is also white.
The Snowshoe cat was created by breeding Siamese with two-toned cats, to come up with an variety which has a thicker body and head than the usual Siamese. Snowshoes may come in seal, blue, red and the other usual Siamese colours.
Considered a relatively rare breed everywhere. It is only recognised as a separate breed with its own show standard and Championship possibilities in the USA.
Siamese cats, the breed standard (breeder's organisations and cat fanciers' shows stipulate) must have dark paws. Or maybe ginger paws if a red-point Siamese -- but you get the idea. The "points" must be coloured in.
However, the Snowshoe cat looks like a Siamese, but has a somewhat mellower temperment... and the distinctive white feet. There are different standards for Snowshoes from different show organisations, but most of these cats have a lower half of the face that is also white.
The Snowshoe cat was created by breeding Siamese with two-toned cats, to come up with an variety which has a thicker body and head than the usual Siamese. Snowshoes may come in seal, blue, red and the other usual Siamese colours.
Considered a relatively rare breed everywhere. It is only recognised as a separate breed with its own show standard and Championship possibilities in the USA.
