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Seychellois
Small frame, big personality
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Weight
3–5 kg
Size
Small
Lifespan
12–18 ans
Energy
Moyen
Coat
Colourpoint and bicolour
Maintenance
Faible
Training
Moyen
The Seychellois is a cat breed whose distinctive feature is that it combines colorpoint and bicolor patterns. The Seychellois is recognized by the International Cat Federation.
Profile
At a glance
Energy
Modéré
Trainability
Modéré
Maintenance
Faible
Indicative profile — every animal is an individual.
⚡ Key facts in 30 seconds
L'essentiel
- 1Small size (3–5 kg), adapts to most living spaces.
- 2Life expectancy: 12 to 18 years on average, depending on hygiene and diet.
- 3Moderate energy — 30 to 60 minutes of exercise per day are sufficient.
- 4Minimal grooming — little shedding, occasional brushing.
Chapter 1
Getting to know the Seychellois
Origins & history
A story told
The Seychellois is a Siamese whose distinctive feature is that it combines colorpoint and bicolor patterns.
Physical
Breed standard
The FIFe standard is identical to that of the Siamese and Oriental Shorthair. The Seychellois is a slender cat with fine and elegant curves, lightweight structure, with defined musculature. The head is elongated and slightly concave in profile. Face-on, it has the shape of a triangle. The eyes are almond-shaped and placed slightly oblique. The eyes are blue. The coat is short. To the touch, it is fine and silky. The extremities (head, paws and tail) are colored.
What if you adopted your future companion?
The Seychellois of your dreams may already be waiting in a shelter. Hundreds of seychellois (and equally wonderful crossbreeds) are looking for a family in France — every adoption starts a new story.
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What human age for a seychellois ?
The calculator is already set to the breed's adult size (espérance de vie 12–18 ans). Drag the slider to see the equivalence and corresponding life stage.
Equivalent human age
28years
Adulte
Most stable period. Monthly weigh-in, annual vet visit, dental care — this determines quality of life in later years.
Method: AAFP/AAHA table: 15 human years in year one, +9 in year two, then +4 per year.
These equivalences are statistical benchmarks drawn from published veterinary tables. Every animal ages at its own pace, depending on genetics, diet and care. This calculator is neither a diagnosis nor veterinary advice.
Alert
To avoid for cat
Our database lists toxic ingredients and problematic additives by species.
- cocoa pasteModerate
- onion piecesModerate
- low-fat cocoa powderModerate
- chilliModerate
Calculator · daily ration
How much to give a seychellois ?
Estimate based on the veterinary formula RER × DER, adjusted for cat. Adjust according to package recommendations.
Result
52 g
per day · 198 kcal
26 g / repas (2 par jour)
Calculation for food of 380 kcal/100g.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about Seychellois
Does the Seychellois adapt well to apartment living?+
How long does a Seychellois live?+
Does the Seychellois shed a lot?+
Does the Seychellois tolerate solitude?+
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For more information
Sources & official links
Supplementary documentation on reference sites — breed clubs, encyclopedias, veterinarians.
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