The Breed

A local judge from CFF called the Yorks "totally unique",
another from England said they are "superbe".

Championship status in CFF (Cat Fancier's Federation) and CCA (Canadian Cat Association)
New Breed status and Color in ACFA (American Cat Fancier's Association)
Exibited in TICA (The International Cat Association) and CFA (Cat Fanciers Association)
Championship status in WCF (World Cat Federation)

The York Chocolate is called this because of its state of origin and the color of its coat. It is a big cat, with glossy and silky coat flowing over body lines accentuating graceful, flexible body movement. This cat has beautiful almond-shaped eyes that are a striking gold, green or hazel.
The bone structure is similar to that of the Siamese, but Yorks are bigger and heftier, with substantial boning and firm musculature. Mature males can weigh from 10 - 15 pounds, the females are smaller, from 6 - 10 pounds.
The breed comes in four colors: solid chocolate, solid lavender, chocolate and white bicolor, lavender and white bicolor.
Solid colors have a rich chocolate or a soft lavender color coat, and can have a white spot on the stomach or the chest. Bicolors, chocolate and white, lavender and white, are a combination of the two colors, with white located on ruff, chest, stomach, legs and feet, and can have white markings on the face.

Chocolate and white bicolor

The rich chocolate color is slow to develop. The kittens are lighter than mature adults and may have some barring and tipping. Allowance should be made up to 12 months of age in judging color.
The absence of a whooly undercoat makes the breed an excellent choice for people with allergies.

Solid chocolate

York Chocolates strike a nice balance between high energy and loving devotion. They love all the family, but they show to prefer the person who take usually care of them. The love to snuggle into the lap of their favourit human and being held, loved and cuddled. Although they are generally quiet, Yorks are enthusiastic purrers and also make a characteristic "purrrt?" announcing their arrival.
Somebody calls York Chocolates "satellite cats" because they constantly orbits the owner for attention. Whether their favourite human is reading the paper or working on his desk, they want to keep on top of things, literally.
Yorks are affectionate with family, but they are cautious with strangers.
Yorks also have a fascination with water and take every opportunity to leap into the sink or tub, even a sink full of soapy dishwater.
Because of their background, (they came from farm cats) Yorks are working cats, hardy and healthy, and they have strong instincts.
Accordingly, Yorks are fond of toys that move or involve their human friends. They become bored rather quickly with playthings that just sit there.