The difference from a Siamese is the coat color, not the build or the voice, so a Colorpoint boards the way a Siamese does.
Same build, more colors
The CFA says breeders developed the Colorpoint in the mid-1950s by adding the red gene to the four traditional Siamese colors, which produced red, cream and tortie points and, later, lynx points. The CFA gave championship status in 1964. Type, temperament and communication match the Siamese, so everything we say about a talkative, affectionate Siamese carries over.
A vocal cat
The CFA describes the personality as vocal, affectionate and active, sometimes insistent, and says the cat protests loudly if left alone for long. A cat that wants to be involved can be loud at drop-off. A tower with four levels gives a curious cat plenty to watch while staff move through the cattery.
Athletic and inventive
The CFA calls the breed athletic, agile and inventive and says these cats make their own toys, such as a crumpled ball of paper. Bring one favorite toy, ideally a simple one. A medium-sized, slim, long-legged cat uses the upper tower levels well.
Short silky coat
The coat is short and silky and needs only minimal care to control shedding, according to the CFA, which suggests a rubber brush or damp hands to lift loose hair. No bath is needed for a stay. The CFA adds that point coloring is temperature-sensitive.
What it costs
One cat is $35 a night on the 2026 rates, so eight nights is 8 x $35 = $280. A second cat sharing the condo is $30 a night, and the CFA notes many Colorpoints form close friendships with other cats. Medications are given at no extra charge, and the house pate plus chicken-and-rice kibble is free.
Arrival day
Drop-off runs 7:30 to 11:30 AM and 2:00 to 5:00 PM every day. Bring your cat in a carrier and upload rabies and FVRCP records to your online account beforehand. The kennel confirms every reservation. A talkative cat settles faster when the hand-off is calm and short.