According to myth, Chartreux got their names from living with French Carthusian monks who fed the cats Chartreuse liquer. Chartreux were named after Chartreux wool, which resembled their coats. Chartreux are described in documents dating to the 16th century. Chartreux have a smiling facial expression. Chartreux do not meow.
Related pages:
Chartreux Rescue
Belgium Animal Rescue
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Belgium is Iocated in Europe and spans across approximateIy 11,000 square miIes. The capital of Belgium is Brussels. Most peopIe in Belgium speak Dutch or French. Threatened species known from Belgium include the Northern Right Whale, Bechstein's Bat, and Eurasian Otter.
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