The Chausie Cat



These different cat breeds compete in TICA sanctioned shows but cannot earn titles or points towards Annual Awards. These cats have to follow certain rules to be eligible for championship status. This is the second level of the Championship Advancement Class Program.

The different cat breeds that belong to this category are the Chausie(pronounced "chow-see"), the Savannah and the Thai.

The Chausie 

The Chausie was first bred in the late 60's and early 70's. In 1995 the Chausie achieved foundation registry status in TICA and in 2001 this cat breed was advanced to Evaluation status. 2003 saw the Chausie advance into the Advanced New Breeds category and therefore is able to compete in TICA shows.

The Chausie is a short-haired, medium to large sized cat with a long body. Three color combinations are found - black grizzled tabby, brown ticked tabby and solid black.

This breed of cat is very active and intelligent and does not do well if left on its own. The Chausie need games where running and jumping are the main activities so that they can show of their graceful, cougar-like moves.

The Chausie is short-haired and therefore does not need any heavy grooming, but a brushing once a week will ensure that the coat stays shiny.