Size
Medium
Athletic and well-balanced
Eco 247 · Breed Explorer
The Snowshoe the white-mitted charmer
Blue eyes, a pointed coat and four little white 'snowshoes'. The Snowshoe is a sociable, clever and affectionate cat that loves to be part of everything you do.
- 14–19years life expectancy
- Lowgrooming needs
- Mediumenergy — playful and curious
Meet the Snowshoe
Sweet, smart, and sure-footed
The Snowshoe was developed in the United States in the 1960s, when a Siamese breeder noticed kittens born with striking white feet. Crossing Siamese with bicolour American Shorthairs created this pointed cat with white 'snowshoe' paws.
Snowshoe kittens are born almost entirely white, and their points develop as they grow. Every cat's markings are a little different — and every one comes with a big, affectionate personality.
- Pointed coat with signature white paws
- Affectionate and very people-focused
- Clever, curious and easy to train
Snowshoe kittens
From kitten to full-grown
Every Snowshoe starts out as a bundle of curiosity. Kittens grow quickly, and the cat you see above is what yours will grow into.
Always choose a registered breeder. A good breeder will have your kitten vet-checked, vaccinated and microchipped, and will happily answer your questions and introduce you to the parents.
The essentials
The Snowshoe at a glance
Colours
Seal point · Blue point
Always with white mitts, often with a white facial pattern
Coat
Short
Smooth and close-lying
Grooming
Low
A quick weekly brush is plenty
Life expectancy
14–19 years
A healthy, long-lived companion
Personality
Affectionate & social
Sweet, chatty and loves its people
Temperament, honestly
A true people cat
Snowshoes are sociable, gentle and endlessly curious. They follow you from room to room, chat softly about their day and are always keen to join in.
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Affectionate
Loves laps, cuddles and being close to you.
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Soft-spoken
Likes to chat, usually with a gentle, quiet voice.
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Intelligent
Learns tricks, games and even how to open doors.
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Sociable
Prefers company — great in busy family homes.
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Playful
Enjoys interactive games and puzzle toys.
A Snowshoe-friendly home
Life with a Snowshoe
Snowshoes need very little coat care but plenty of company and play — they're happiest at the centre of family life.
Company, please
Snowshoes don't love being left alone for long — they thrive in homes where someone's often around, or with a feline friend.
Games for the brain
Puzzle feeders, clicker training and fetch keep this clever cat busy and happy.
Easy coat care
The short coat needs little more than a weekly brush, so you can spend the time playing instead.
Our Verified Snowshoe Partner
Skiboots Snowshoes
Our trusted Snowshoe partner is a registered breeder, ensuring the highest standards of health, temperament, and ethical breeding practices.
- Registered breeder
- Health-focused
- Sound temperament
- Ethical breeding
More Snowshoe breeders
Find a registered Snowshoe breeder near you
Our partners are just the start. Our free Find a Breeder map shows every registered Snowshoe breeder we know of across Australia, so you can contact them directly.
See Snowshoe breeders on the mapReady for life with a Snowshoe?
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