Colorpoint Shorthairs are the first cousins of the Siamese. The Colorpoint Shorthair is a medium sized, svelte, refined cat with long tapering lines, very lithe, but muscular. Males may be proportionately larger. This breed is distinguished by its elegance in sixteen different "point" colors beyond the four Siamese colors. Half-siblings to the Siamese by virtue of their foundation and continuing breeding with the Siamese, the Colorpoint Shorthair is a hybrid breed of the Siamese. Colorpoints, circa 1947-48, are a far cry from their angular, leggy descendants of today. Today's Colorpoints are the same structural standard of the Siamese, with the only difference being their unique point colors. Like their Siamese cousins, Colorpoint Shorthairs require little grooming and are especially good in households with allergies to cats since both breeds have little dander. The Colorpoint was recognized by the CFA (Cat Fanciers' Association) in 1964. In the all registries except for CFA, the colorpoint shorthair is not considered a separate breed from the Siamese, and are shown as Siamese. More than just a companion or a pet. Count the Colorpoint among your most intelligent, compassionate, feeling friends. Loving, sensitive, intelligent, tolerant, like to jump, and love to be petted and cuddled.