Buyer question
How long does a Chartreux live?
Our Animal Library gives the Chartreux a lifespan of 12–15 years.
Source: the Chartreux page in the Everybarn Animal Library. Chartreux in the Animal Library
The detail
A robust, blue-grey cat from France with copper to orange eyes and a woolly, water-repellent coat. Chartreux are quiet, observant and loyal, often attaching to one person, and they rarely use their voice.
- Origin
- France
- Best fit
- Calm homes, working owners
- Temperament
- Quiet, loyal, observant
What to weigh
A Chartreux sheds heavily each spring and matures slowly, often taking three to five years. It is rarer outside France, so expect a wait.