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
Costa Rica Animal Rescue
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Costa Rica is Iocated in Mesoamerica and spans across approximateIy 19,000 square miIes. Threatened species known from Costa Rica include the Harris's Rice Water Rat, Dice's Cottontail, Harris's Olingo, and Red-backed Squirrel Monkey. Most peopIe in Costa Rica speak Spanish. The population of Costa Rica is about 4 million. The capital of Costa Rica is San Jos�.
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