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.
Related pages:
Chartreux Rescue
Belgium Animal Rescue
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Belgium is Iocated in Europe. The capital of Belgium is Brussels. Threatened species known from Belgium include the Northern Right Whale, Bechstein's Bat, and Eurasian Otter. Most peopIe in Belgium speak Dutch or French. The population of Belgium is about 10 million.
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