Buyer question
Is a Snowshoe good for beginners?
Yes: our Animal Library rates the Snowshoe 4 out of 5 for beginners (friendly and adaptable).
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.
- Temperament
- Affectionate, social, clever
- Best fit
- Families, homes with company
- Energy
- 3 out of 5 (Playful, likes water)
- Grooming load
- 1 out of 5 (Weekly brush)
What to weigh
Snowshoes dislike being alone and can become vocal when bored. White markings vary widely, so show-quality patterns are rare.