The Colorpoint Shorthair
The Colorpoint Shorthair comes in sixteen different colors and, as an extrovert like the Siamese, loves to play and adores his owners.
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Background:
The Chinese Crested is more likely a native of South Africa than China. They’re called “Chinese,” because Chinese sailors carried them on their ships throughout the 13th century. At that time the Crested was used as a ratter.
The Chinese Crested is actually available in two varieties: the hairless Crested has hair on his head, tail and feet. The Powderpuff is covered by a soft, straight, double coat. Both types could be born into the same litter because hairlessness is simply a genetic mutation.