As one of the rare and striking variations, Chocolate Point Siamese cats embrace space in the hearts of all cat lovers with their warm, milk-chocolate coloring and friendly personalities. While they may not be as common as Seal Points, Chocolate Points stand out with their gentle color tones and lovable, playful personalities. Although Chocolate Point Siamese cats have been known since the 1880s, they are less common than Seal Points. They gained official recognition from cat registries in 1950.
Today, we’ll discuss all the details of Chocolate Point Siamese Cats from color appearance to personality traits. At Siamese Cat World, we’re passionate about discussing this affectionate and funny breed of Siamese cats.
Color Traits:
Chocolate Points have ivory-white fur with lighter-diluted brown points, a pinkish undertone on the nose and paw pads which resemble their color with Milk-Chocolate. The points are the facial mask, ears, tail paws nose leather and paw pads. Their ivory-white remains quite pale as they grow old as opposed to Seal Points, which darken with time.
They are also called “Choccie Points” Siamese cats. They cannot easily differentiated by Seal Points when they’re young but as they grow old, they can easily distinguished.
Personality Traits:
Chocolate Points, like other Siamese cats, are extremely friendly and love being close to their owners. They are eager to seek the attention of the owner and are also very loyal and affectionate. They are highly active, curious and love to play. Chocolate Points Siamese cats are known as “Jokers” and “Comedians” in the Royal Siamese cat family. They are very intelligent and curious. They can spend hours investigating the house when a guest leaves. Chocolate Points happily love to play with available toys.
They are very vocal and communicate frequently very loudly to express their needs and desires. They do not hesitate to tell their owners if they are not liking anything. They can’t sit too long while awake. Chocolate Points Siamese Cats are not shy, they do not run to hide when a stranger visits their home.
Kittens:
Chocolate Points kittens are born white and take more time to develop their coloring than Seal and Blue Points. They can be difficult to differentiate from Seal Points when they are young.
Health and Lifespan:
- Lifespan: They typically live between 12 to 15 years, depending on their overall health and care.
- Health Issues:
Respiratory issue due to short muzzle
Hip dysplasia
Asthma
Differentiate Chocolate Points from Seal Points:
This question is asked quite often at many forums, TV shows and breeding programs but here’s a detailed answer to this question.
- Seal Points are dark-coated and also have cold-toned fur on their body.
- Chocolate Points are much paler and also have warm-toned fur on their body.
A reliable way to distinguish a Siamese cat whether it is Seal Point or Chocolate Point is through its Paw-Pad. Seal Points have dark-brown almost black paw-pad and Chocolate Points have milk-chocolate brown paw-pads with a pinkish undertone.
You can also read about this beautiful Siamese cat breed from the detailed page of Seal Points Siamese Cats.
Conclusion:
Chocolate Point Siamese cats bring warmth, humor, and charm to any home. With their unique milk-chocolate coloring, playful personalities, and affectionate nature, they stand out as one of the most loving Siamese varieties.
If you want to learn more about Chocolate Points and other Siamese breeds, be sure to check out our other blog posts at Siamese Cat World!
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