 In today's video, we are going to talk about some interesting facts and myths about the York Chocolate Cat. Perhaps no other cat has a cooler name out there than the York Chocolate Cat. This breed of cats is named after the great state of New York and also because of its rich chocolate-like coat color. The brown-black coats of York Chocolates are quite unique. Black cats are pretty common creatures as well as varieties of brown-coated felines. When you spot a York Chocolate, you'd know right away that it's of a different breed. If you're interested in getting a York Chocolate Cat, here are some of the interesting facts about the York Chocolate Cat, which will give you some further insight into its characteristics and temperament. The York Chocolate breed was started in 1983 when a black and white spotted female farm cat named Blackie mated with a long-haired black male named Smokey. Within that litter was one brown kitten, thanks to their Siamese ancestry, and she was named brownie. Janet Chifari, the farm owner, took note of this unique kitten, who had both charm and looks. The following summer, brownie had a litter of kittens, and one of her babies was a semi-long-haired black male who also featured a deep brown undercoat, which was quite unique. This kitten was named Minky. A year after that, brownie mated with Minky, and they had a kitten named Teddy Bear, who was solid brown. They also had a brown and white female named Coco. Chifari started breeding the cats and spreading the word about them, and the experimental breed was accepted in 1990. By 1995, it had CFF Championship status and Canadian Cat Association Championship status as well. 2. York Chocolate's Physical Characteristics The York Chocolate cat is a medium to large cat with a muscular body structure. The head is a rounded wedge, the muzzle is moderately long. The large pointed ears till forward. The eyes are almond-shaped and can be green, gold, or hazel. The long fluffy tail is tapering towards the tip. The feet are well tufted. Overall, the physical characteristics are very similar to traditional Siamese cats as the breed has Siamese heritage. Chocolate brown color slow in developing. Kittens are significantly lighter than mature cats and may have some barring and tipping. 3. York Chocolate's Temperament York chocolate cats are known to be true lab cats with a sweet temperament. They love to be cuddled and petted. Their curious nature makes them follow you all the time and participate in almost everything you do, even if it's related to water. Unlike many other cats, York chocolates love it. They are intelligent, energetic, and usually get along well with children and other pets. A good choice for those who do not want a hyperactive cat like the Abyssinian or Bengal, but want a lively and smart companion. 4. York Chocolate's Personality York chocolates are an extremely friendly, even tempered breed. They strike a nice balance between high energy and loving devotion. After a rousing session of fetch or catch the catnip mouse, they want to snuggle into the lap of their preferred person for some purring and petting. Although not generally vocal, York chocolates are enthusiastic purrs and make a characteristic questioning sound when announcing their arrival, or alerting you to serious problems, such as empty food bowls. Most Yorks enjoy being held and cuddled, on their own terms, of course, and are wonderful companions to the one special human person with whom they choose to bond. Although they are usually one person cats and are intelligently cautious of strangers, they are friendly and affectionate to their extended family, including well-behaved children. Ordinarily, they get along well with other pets, as long as the proper introductions are made. Intelligent and energetic, York chocolates enjoy following their favorite humans from room to room to make sure all activities meet with cat approval. Yorks are also inquisitive and curious and insist on helping their preferred persons. Whether you're reading the paper, folding clothes, or working at your desk, Yorks want to keep on top of things. 5. York chocolate cats are playful. While kittens are generally playful, adult cats tend to lose their playfulness after a couple of years. Adult cats can be described as more reserved than anything. However, York chocolate cats remain to be energetic and extremely playful even as they mature. In fact, they might act more like dogs in this respect in the way that they'll follow their owner around all day for attention. York chocolate cats need owners that can provide more attention than average. Hello. This video is sponsored by Beemix Pets. Are you looking for high-quality cat collars at an affordable cost? Check out BeemixPets.com. Use coupon code KittenLife to get 20% off. 6. York chocolate cats have a great coat. The York chocolates coat is what sets it apart from other cats. Most of the time, their coats are medium to long. They have a glossy appearance when properly cared for, and they feel silky smooth to the touch. York chocolate cats have short belly hairs, facial hairs, and leg hairs. One other adorable description of the York chocolate is its tufted ears and toes. They also often have fluffy long tails, and there's nothing else cuter. These cats only require minimal grooming because their coats are self-cleaning. They also don't shed much, so you don't have to worry so much about cat fur as everywhere. 7. York chocolate cats are good hunters. Almost all cats should have this skill because hunting is a natural instinct for them. But there are domestic cats that don't really hunt well. If you happen to have a rodent issue, having a York chocolate cat will help quite a bit. Of course, the hunting skills of a York chocolate can also come in handy during playtime. You can get creative with hide and seek or puzzle toys with your York chocolate cat. Hiding and hunting can be a fun interaction between you and your pet. 8. York chocolate cats are very friendly. Having multiple pets is often a difficulty for many cat parents. Cats tend to be extremely jealous creatures and prefer humans all to themselves. It's a good thing that York chocolate cats are actually some of the friendliest cat breeds around. They can be compatible with any other pets you might have, and they also happen to be great pets for young children. It may take a few days to get your cat acquainted with another pet, but they almost always warm up to the idea of sharing eventually. 9. York chocolate cats have an average lifespan. York chocolate cats have an average lifespan of 13 to 15 years. General breeds will live anywhere from 12 to 16 years, but we've seen some cats live longer. The key to a cat's longer life is a solid and healthy lifestyle full of exercise, proper nutrition, and good mental conditioning. Pets are part of the family, and we all wish our pets could live as long as we can. 10. York chocolate cats exercise needs. York chocolate cats need exercise in order to stay healthy. More importantly, you need to provide them with exercise for your own sanity. These cats are extremely active, and they need a way to expend their excess energy. A great way for York chocolate cats to get exercises on a cat tree. Your cat will spend hours upon hours on a cat tree, and it will give you peace of mind knowing you are helping your cat stay healthy and also helping your own brain relax. 11. York chocolate cats like to talk. There are two types of cats out there, those that communicate, and those that don't. Most cats fall into the first category, but there are cats that just talk a lot. York chocolate cats are pure talkers. They like to purr, they like to meow. They also like to trill. If you pay attention closely enough, you might even be able to discern exactly what they are trying to tell you. 12. York chocolate cats have amazing eyes. The physical features that stand out the most on York chocolate cats are the eyes. York chocolate cats have almond-shaped eyes that may come in a variety of colors, green, golden, or hazel. Cat eyes are already mesmerizing to begin with. Seeing the bright eyes of York chocolate cats against the color of their coat is simply entrancing. It's enough to make you want to cuddle with your pet even more. And that's a good thing too because they like to snuggle up more than anything. If you enjoyed this video, kindly press the like button. Also don't forget to subscribe with notifications on, so that you don't miss out on videos like this. Thank you for watching.