What is colourpoint or colorpoint?
Q: What is colourpoint or colorpoint?
A: Colourpoint or colorpoint refers to the point coloration of an animal's coat (fur).
Q: What is Colourpoint according to the World Cat Federation?
A: Colourpoint is the World Cat Federation name for a breed classification which includes all cats showing this feature.
Q: What are some separate breeds listed by other registries?
A: Other registries may list separate breeds, such as the Himalayan cat, and the Javanese cat Colorpoint Shorthair.
Q: What is the Colorpoint Shorthair?
A: The Colorpoint Shorthair is a cat breed recognised by the Cat Fanciers' Association and some others. It is a Siamese cat.
Q: What is meant by Colourpoint Longhair?
A: Colourpoint Longhair refers to a cat breed term with several meanings.
Q: What do lowercase "colourpoint" and "colorpoint" refer to?
A: Lowercase "colourpoint" and "colorpoint" refer to any animal with point colouration.
Q: Is the colourpoint classification limited to cats?
A: No, the colourpoint classification can also refer to animals such as rabbits with point colouration.