Snowshoe

They are generally considered sociable, gentle and cuddly.

Daily play sessions are a great way to keep them active and satisfy their need for exercise.

They have a reputation for being both calm and lively, finding a nice balance between periods of rest and play.

Inquisitive and insightful, Snowshoes like to explore their environment, coming up with clever solutions to their constraints and figuring out how to achieve their ends. They are excellent candidates for training to teach them specific behaviors such as sitting down on demand or pawing.

They are usually extremely interested in novelty. But of course, there are many factors that can influence them to be less trusting of humans, such as their past experiences.

These cats can acclimatise to quite a solitary life if their stimulatory needs are met and physical activities are provided. Bear in mind, though, that many individuals are very sociable.

Many cats of this breed are quick to vocalise. They are very loquacious and pretty happy to talk to their family members.

Snowshoes have a great need for exercise, which can be met by playing games on their own or together with their family.

Always in search of discoveries, these felines have a reputation for being little explorer cats. You must be vigilant.

Since they’re so active, these cats can develop a tendency towards gluttony. Feeding them using interactive bowls should help satisfy their need for stimulation and manage their appetite.

There are many factors that can make life with two cats at home easier. These include an appropriate socialisation process for the kitten, a gradual introduction with the other cat, and an environment that has plenty of high places for either of them to escape when they want to.

These cats can adapt to life with a dog, especially as they seek so much social interaction. However, they must be introduced gradually and in an environment with high places that they can can escape to whey they want to avoid unwanted interactions.

It’s important to take the time to fully explain to children how to interpret the cat’s body language. To build a relationship that benefits all, children must learn to respect their feline’s limits - then hours of shared play, cuddles and pleasure will follow.

It goes without saying that there are many behavioural variations between cats, even within the same breed. Since Snowshoes are both calm and active, they could make a great companion for a calmer person, as long as they are able to fulfill their responsibilities throughout their cat’s life.