Buyer question
How long does a Snowshoe live?
Our Animal Library gives the Snowshoe a lifespan of 14–19 years.
Source: the Snowshoe page in the Everybarn Animal Library. Snowshoe in the Animal Library
The detail
A pointed cat with white paws, developed in the US in the 1960s from Siamese and bicolor American Shorthairs. Snowshoes are affectionate and social, softer-voiced than Siamese, and their markings are hard to breed consistently.
- Origin
- United States, 1960s
- Best fit
- Families, homes with company
- Temperament
- Affectionate, social, clever
What to weigh
Snowshoes dislike being alone and can become vocal when bored. White markings vary widely, so show-quality patterns are rare.