What are the ear traits of the Chinchilla cat?
Expert Answer
The Chinchilla cat has small, pointed, low-set ears with rounded tips, a moderate gap between them, and a moderate, triangular shape. A healthy Chinchilla is sturdy with short, thick legs and large, round paws; a broad chest, level back, and firm hips; and a long, fluffy tail in good proportion. When choosing one, check body coordination and obvious defects.
I've met a few Chinchilla Persians and those small, rounded-tip ears low on the head are a breed trademark, plus the broad face and round eyes. The "Chinchilla" part is the silver-tipped coat, not ear shape per se. When picking one, check the body is sturdy with no obvious defects and the ears sit right with a moderate gap. They're lovely but flat-faced lines can have breathing issues, so pick a healthy-structured one.