Buyer question
How long does a Colorpoint Shorthair live?
Our Animal Library gives the Colorpoint Shorthair a lifespan of 15–20 years.
Source: the Colorpoint Shorthair page in the Everybarn Animal Library. Colorpoint Shorthair in the Animal Library
The detail
A Siamese in point colors outside the four traditional ones, such as red, cream, lynx and tortie points. CFA registers it as a separate breed; in temperament, voice and care it is a Siamese.
- Origin
- US and UK, 1940s–60s
- Best fit
- Homes with people around
- Temperament
- Vocal, clever, social
What to weigh
A Colorpoint is loud and needs company, and a bored one gets destructive. It shares the Siamese risks of inherited eye disease, amyloidosis and dental problems.