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Chausie. Information, FAQs and Pictures on the dog-like Chausie. Chausie breed description, history and origins of Chausies and more...
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CHAUSIE
With long legs and a lean, powerful body, the Chausie [pronounced
'chow'-see'] is a highly active and athletic cat; one which manages
to keep busy in all manner of mischief.
Chausies are almost dog-like
in their eagerness for nonstop play and their deep devotion to their
owners.
History
The Chausie (also known as the Jungle Cat) was found in ancient Egypt and was accorded sacred
status in the time of the Pharaohs, perhaps for their role in
helping to keep rats from infesting grain supplies.
In fact, it is
the tall, slender, elegant physique of the Jungle Cat that is
immortalized in the Egyptian feline statues which honor the goddess
Bastet.
Some Jungle Cats were trained by Egyptian royalty to hunt
wild water fowl. Others were entombed with the Pharaohs to be their
companions in the afterlife.
The name 'Chausie' was derived from
the Latin name for the breed's wild ancestor, the Jungle Cat, which
is felis chaus. The objective of Chausie breeders is to
develop a cat that retains the appearance and superior
intelligence of the Jungle Cat, but has a fully domestic
temperament.
The Jungle Cat is a distinct species and one
of the largest among the smaller wild cats.
Chausies were and are a breeding between a Jungle Cat and a domestic
shorthaired cat. Early Jungle Cat hybrids were bred to offer those
interested in exotic cats a more reasonable alternative to the often
ill-fated attempts to make a pet out of a wild animal.
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What do you get when you cross a wild African Jungle Cat with a
domestic? The gorgeous, playful and affectionate creature known as
the Chausie! These exotic and extremely beautiful cats are a new
breed that is gaining immense popularity throughout the world.
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Description
The Chausie has
a long, graceful and slender body with long legs that give this cat
it's amazing jumping ability.
The Chausie has a long neck and large
ears that contribute to its wild, exotic look. Males can weigh
up to 30 pounds and females up to 22 pounds.
Their silky, shiny
coats come in a wide range of shades including golden, black,
silver-tipped and leopard spotted. (The last two are quite rare).
Characteristics and Temperament
The Chausie personality should be friendly, outgoing, non-threatening,
active, alert, responsive, and affectionate.
Chausies are very playful, intelligent and inquisitive.
They make excellent companions and wonderful family
pets.
Special Requirements
Although the Chausie is a highly domesticated breed they still
maintain the grace, movements and speed that has evolved in them
over centuries of natural selection.
The chausie is extremely
intelligent, active and loyal. They need a lot of attention and
objects (toys, etc.) to keep their very active minds busy especially
during the kitten phase of their life.
Owning a chausie is not
for everyone and should be considered carefully. They are not lap
cats and would rather be playing and exploring rather than laying
around. Depending on the breeder and cats used in breeding,
chausies can get quite large.
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