Learn About the Chausie Breed!

Diet: 

 No matter of the generation, thanks to close wild ancestor, Chausies have shortened intestine; that means they have sensitive stomachs. They are only able to eat Holistic grain free cat food! No fruits or veggies are either allowed. If you worry about your cat drinking enough water each day, here’s a tip from cat behaviorists – place the water bowl at least three feet away from any food. 

Temperament: 

 Affectionate, active, people-oriented cats, Chausies are all about pleasing their humans and giving out lots of love and attention. They are highly intelligent and sometimes very talkative. Chausies love to learn new tricks —playing fetch and walking on a leash are two of their most successful abilities. Constantly curious, their playful demeanor stays with them long into adulthood, making them seem forever young. 

Activity Level: 

 Active, playful, and outgoing, on the energy scale Chausie’s are an eleven. People considering this breed should be prepared for a cat that gets into everything… all the time. They love the challenge of getting into a cabinet and removing its contents. As a result, many owners have been known to install child proof latches. Chausie’s are active for long periods of the day and require a lot of interaction and playtime. They like to run and have been known to jump six feet straight up in the air. 

 Due to their high activity level, Chausies don’t like to be left alone for long periods of time and do well with a companion cat. They are best suited for adults and families without young children. Despite their high energetic traits, they are still affectionate and form strong and loving bonds with their families.

For Breeders: 

 Chausies are tough to raise for a breeder. It's not for everyone, they are not regular kittens. Raising Chausie kittens is more like raising puppies, but who have feral cat behavior until about 2 months of age, and only if you do it right! If a breeder does it wrong - their kittens will stay problematic and feral for their lifetime. 

Ancient Egypt: 

 Mummified Jungle Cats have been discovered in Egyptian tombs attesting to the high regard in which they were held. Chausie cats were often mummified with their owners in formal funeral rights to accompany them in the afterlife. It is believed that the statues of the Goddess Bastet was modeled after the Jungle Cat. Chausie cats sit like an Egyptian Sphinx. 

TICA: 

 The Chausie should resemble its non-domestic ancestor, Felis Chaus. Accordingly, the Chausie is a tall, long-legged, lean and supple cat. It is built for running and jumping over water, reed beds, and other obstacle-filled terrain. Like a basketball player or an Olympic long jumper, the Chausie is ectomorphic, with musculature and lanky body low on bulk, built with the limberness and reach for a long stride and lightning pounce The breed has a deep chest for lung capacity, but flat sides for light weight and flexibility. 

Appearance: 

 Like Felis Chaus, Chausies have large, upright, preferably tufted ears, a long forehead and muzzle, and a slightly short tail. The eyes are flattened above and rounded below, above exotically slanting high cheekbones. The TICA breed standard only accepts three colors: Brown (Black) Ticked Tabby, Black, and Black Grizzled (this color is only carried by Felis Chaus and Chausies!) Even a white locket is a Show disqualification.