Cat Fanciers' Association says the breed needs no special grooming, only a weekly comb, though it does shed. It describes the cats as affectionate, laid back and usually patient with children. They are calm, and intelligent enough to learn basic tricks.
| Adult weight, male | 4.5 to 6.5 kg |
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| Adult weight, female | 3.5 to 5.5 kg |
| Coat | shorthair: dense, plush, even; longhair: medium-long to long with britches, tail plume, toe tufts and ear furnishings |
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