York Chocolate Cats & York Chocolate Cat Breeders

The York Chocolate (or simply York) is an uncommon and relatively recent American breed of show cat, with a long, fluffy coat and a tapered tail and most of them are mostly or entirely chocolate-brown. The breed was named after New York state, where it was established in 1983. This breed was created by color-selecting domestic long-haired cats of mixed ancestry. The breed is not widely recognized by cat registries.

The York is a medium to large cat with a rounded head and a moderately long muzzle. They have large, almond-shaped eyes that are either gold ("hazelnut" in WCF terms) or green. Their bodies are slender and mid-way between the Oriental and foreign types, with long necks. The cats have full, tapered tails, tufted feet, and sometimes ruffs. The coat is semi-longhaired and very fine. Acceptable colors in this breed vary by registry, but are solid chocolate or lilac,; bicolor chocolate–white, lilac–white or chocolate–lilac; and mixed chocolate–lilac–white. The kittens are much lighter; tabby "ghost" markings and tipping are acceptable in kittens.

The York Chocolate is a very friendly, even-tempered breed that is very content as a lap cat. They love to be held and cuddled. The cats are intelligent, energetic, and curious, happily following their owner around. They are good companions and good hunters.