The Chartreux is a rare breed of domestic cat from France. The Chartreux is large and muscular, with relatively short, fine-boned limbs, and very fast reflexes. They are known for their blue water-resistant short hair double coats which are often slightly nappy in texture and orange- or copper-colored eyes. Chartreux cats are also known for their "smile": due to the structure of their heads and their tapered muzzles, they often appear to be smiling. Check out our collection of Chartreux cat names for male or female kittens.