The Snowshoe is an American breed created from Siamese and American Shorthair crosses, recognisable by its distinctive white-mittened paws and blue eyes. They combine the pointed colouring of the Siamese with the white markings of the American Shorthair, creating a uniquely beautiful cat. Snowshoes are sociable, affectionate, and moderately vocal, making them excellent family companions.
My Snowshoe has the most precise and beautiful markings of any cat I have owned. Her white paws are perfectly symmetrical, her blue eyes are vivid, and her colourpoint pattern is clear and beautiful. She is stunning to look at. She is also wonderfully affectionate and sociable without being demandin…
Read full review →My Snowshoe's blue eyes are as vivid and striking as any cat's eyes I have ever seen. They are a deep, saturated blue that seems to glow in certain light. Combined with her white paws and pointed colouring she is a genuinely beautiful cat. Her personality matches her appearance with warmth and beaut…
Read full review →My Snowshoe is the most sociable cat I have owned. He greets visitors, integrates with pets, and is genuinely friendly without being pushy. He is moderately vocal, inheriting something of the Siamese expressiveness but in a more moderate form. He is affectionate with my family and has been a wonderf…
Read full review →My Snowshoe has been the perfect family companion. She is patient with my children, sociable with their friends, and adapts to our busy household without stress. She is not hyperactive or demanding. She is present, warm, and engaging at a sustainable level. She has been everything I wanted in a fami…
Read full review →My Snowshoe is a wonderful cat but I want to mention that the white mitten markings are notoriously difficult to breed predictably. My girl's markings are slightly asymmetrical which is not a health issue but affects her showability. If you intend to show a Snowshoe, be prepared that perfect marking…
Read full review →My Snowshoe is the easiest cat I have ever loved. She is not complicated, not demanding, and not high-maintenance. She is simply warm, beautiful, and genuinely pleasant to share a home with. She has made my daily life better in a quiet, consistent way. I am grateful for her every day.
Read full review →My Snowshoe has the ideal moderate temperament for my lifestyle. She is active enough to be engaging, calm enough to be restful. She is vocal enough to be communicative without being overwhelming. She is affectionate without being demanding. She is the ideal middle ground in temperament and I find h…
Read full review →My Snowshoe is devoted to my family in a warm, generous way. She is not attached to one person but distributes her affection across the household with apparent pleasure. She sleeps with different family members on different nights, sits with whoever is in the living room, and greets everyone's retur…
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