TIFFANY
The Chantilly/Tiffany is a semi-foreign medium-sized cat
of striking appearance. Its rich colour and full, silky
semi-long coat, plumed tail, contrasting neck ruff and ear
streamers make it distinctive and showy. The medium-sized
head has a gently sloped nose and short, broad muzzle that
is softly squared with gentle contours and a break. The chin
is firm. The cheekbones are broad and high.
The preferred eye colour is gold-yellow-amber. The eyes
are a modified oval shape, with an expressive look. The ears
are broad at the base and medium sized, with rounded tips
tilting forward and outward.
Breeders responsible for the wide re-acceptance of this
breed have placed emphasis on retention of traditional
conformation, free of health and maintenance concerns, as
the breed was during its American breeding of 1967-1987. The
breed is of medium musculature and boning - females are 6-8
pounds, males are 8-10 pounds. The breed standard requires
rich and lustrous colouration in blue, chocolate
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(which is the most well-known), cinnamon, lilac, and fawn,
in both solid and tabby patterns. This, as well as a silky
coat texture of appropriate length, make it a special cat.
Full beauty develops with maturity; shedding is minimal. The Chantilly/Tiffany is a breed of loyalty,
and easily becomes a close, affectionate companion that is
not overly demanding or mischievous. They are not as placid
as Persians, nor as active as Orientals, and are best
described as moderate. Usually, they develop particular
affinity to one person in the home, with whom they bond,
conversing in quiet "chirps" or trills characteristic of the
Tiffany. It does not thrive in endless hours of solitude,
and may become quite lonely. Persons working full time
should plan on a companion pet. Tiffanies integrate well
with children and other pets and require little maintenance.
The breed is gentle and easily managed. It will prefer
the company of its special person to any other amusement.
They are usually friendly, but conservative with strangers.
They leave no doubt as to their affection if you are their
"person," follow you constantly and respond well to their
name.
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The breed is very healthy, not given to any particular
problems. Some manifest "finicky" digestion; they do not
tolerate food adjustment or high corn-content foods well.
Mothers are prolonged in labour, and not too anxious to
wean. Kittens are quite slow to accept solids.
The Chantilly/Tiffany is a breed of minimal care. Its
silky little-shedding coat is often well tolerated by the
allergic and needs only occasional combing, paying
particular attention to the modified ruff and hindquarters.
The coat is not given to matting. Ears seem inclined to
waxiness and should be swabbed regularly.
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