Felis catus
Serrade Petit
Featured photoserrade-petit.jpgThe Serrade Petit is a small French breed developed in the 1990s in Serrade, France. The breed is characterized by small size, fine bone structure, and a short coat. The Serrade Petit is recognized only by French regional cat clubs and is not registered by CFA, TICA, GCCF, or FIFe. The breed remains very rare with limited worldwide distribution. The standard describes a small, fine-boned cat with a moderate-foreign body type, large ears, and a short coat in any colour and pattern.
Quick facts
- Origin country
- France
- Origin period
- French breed developed in the 1990s; rare French regional breed
- Coat type
- Short
- Coat colors
- All colours and patterns recognized
- Size category
- Small
- Average lifespan
- 12-15 years
- Recognition
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Origin
The Serrade Petit was developed in the 1990s in Serrade, a region of France, by French breeders working with regional small cat populations. The breed is characterized by small size and fine bone structure compared to standard French and European domestic shorthairs. The breed name combines 'Serrade' (the region) and 'Petit' (French for 'small'). The breed remains very rare with limited worldwide distribution.
Recognition
The Serrade Petit is recognized only by French regional cat clubs and is not registered by CFA, TICA, GCCF, or FIFe. Documentation of the breed in international literature is limited. The breed is shown primarily through French regional cat shows.
Standard
French regional breed-club standards describe a small, fine-boned, moderate-foreign cat with a long body, slim legs, and a long fine tail. The head is moderate in size with large ears that appear oversized relative to the small body. The coat is short, fine, and close-lying. All colours and patterns are recognized.
Sources & further reading (3)
- encyclopedia — accessed 2026-04-30
- encyclopedia — accessed 2026-04-30
- encyclopedia — accessed 2026-04-30
Frequently asked questions
Where does the Serrade Petit come from?
The Serrade Petit was developed in the 1990s in Serrade, a region of France, by French breeders working with regional small cat populations. The breed name combines 'Serrade' (the region) and 'Petit' (French for 'small').
Is the Serrade Petit recognized internationally?
No. The Serrade Petit is recognized only by French regional cat clubs. CFA, TICA, GCCF, and FIFe have not published Serrade Petit standards. The breed remains very rare worldwide.
How small is a Serrade Petit?
The Serrade Petit weighs typically 2 to 4 kilograms — significantly smaller than standard French and European domestic shorthairs (which average 4 to 6 kilograms). The breed is comparable in size to the Singapura, Munchkin, and Toybob among small cat breeds.
