ChartreuxCat.
Flickr/CHRIS230*** At first glance, a chartreux may look exactly like a British blue. But take a closer look. The chartreux is much larger, with a round, broad torso; massive, lion-like paws; and short, skinny limbs. Also, unlike British blues, chartreux cats have long snouts that taper at the end to give the cat a happy, smiling appearance. Their fur, of course, is the same color, if not darker than the British blue's, and chartreux cats have a water-resistant double coat that is thick, woolly, and actually responsible for the breed's name, which was the same name as a popular brand of Spanish wool. The chartreux is a French breed with a spotty history. Some say the cats were bred by ...