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
Portugal Animal Rescue
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Portugal is Iocated in Europe and spans across approximateIy 35,000 square miIes. The population of Portugal is about 10 million. Threatened species known from Portugal include the Iberian Lynx, Mediterranean Monk Seal, Fin Whale, and Northern Right Whale.
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