Group Classification: shorthair
Country of Origin: U.K.
Date of Origin: 1980s
Weight (M): lbs.
Weight (F): lbs.
Life Expectancy: years

History
Seychellois is a cross between a Tortie and White Persian and a Siamese. The resulting cat may have both short and long hair. They are recognized by the British Cat Association in both coat lengths. FIFe recognizes the breed as well (FIFe is a society of member associations in 39 countries.)

FIFe's breed standard describes the Seychellois as a Balinese and Siamese cat with white patches of fur; by that description the cat is a pointed white cat.

General Description
These cats have the slender oriental build of the Siamese. All are white coated, splashed with various colors. All have blue eyes.

Colors
They are categorized in three variations according to the proportion of white to colored areas:
Septieme (seventh) is a white cat with more color than the other two categories of Seychellois. Cats graded Septieme have color patches on the head, legs and body.
Huitieme (eighth) denotes a white cat with a colored tail and patches of color and head and legs.
Neuvieme (ninth) is the term for cats of this breed that are more white than the others. These are white cats with a colored tail and patches of color on the head.

Coat
The short hair variety has short, fine fur that is extremely glossy on healthy cats. The semi-longhair or mixed hair variety has less gloss to the fur.

Notable Features
Splashes of color on a white ground are the notable feature of the Seychellois.

Health and Care
Since the majority of Seychellois have short hair much like that of their Siamese ancestors, they need little grooming since they maintain themselves quite well. Bathe only when necessary. To remove loose hairs, dampen your hands and rub them through the cat's fur in the wrong direction; the loose hairs will stick to your hands. Inspect their large ears from time to time.

Resources
The BOSS Cat Club at www.bosscatclub.eu