Abyssinian Breed Group

ABYSSINIAN BREED GROUP (AB/SO)
HEAD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 points Muzzle: The muzzle shall follow gentle

Shape . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 contours in conformity with the head as
Ears . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 viewed from the front and in profile. Chin
Eyes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 shall be full and neither projecting nor
Muzzle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 receding, having a rounded appearance.
Profile . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Allowance to be made for jowls in adult
males. The muzzle shall not be sharply
BODY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 points
pointed and there shall be no evidence of
Torso . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 snippiness, foxy appearance or whisker
Legs and Feet . . . . . . . . 10 pinch.
Tail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Profile: Without flat planes, showing
Boning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 gently curved transition between brow, nose
Musculature . . . . . . . . . . . 5 and muzzle.
COAT/COLOR/PATTERN . . . 30 points BODY:
Texture . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Torso: Medium long, lithe and graceful,
Pattern (Ticking) . . . . . . 10 showing well developed muscular strength
Color . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 without coarseness and is solid to the feel.
CATEGORY: Traditional. The rib cage is rounded with no evidence of
DIVISIONS: Tabby and Silver/Smoke. flat sides. The back is slightly arched giving
COLORS: Limited to eumelanistic colors the appearance of a cat about to spring. The
and agouti pattern only. flank shall be reasonably level without tuck-
PERMISSIBLE OUTCROSSES: None. up. Proportion and general balance to be
HEAD: desired more than mere size.
Shape: Modified wedge with rounded Legs: Proportionately slim, long and
contours as viewed from the front. A rise well-muscled. The Abyssinian/Somali
from the bridge of the nose to the forehead stands well off the ground.
without evidence of a sharp break. The Feet: Oval and compact. When
head should be of ample length in general standing, giving the impression of being on
balance with the rest of the cat and gently tip toe.
curved from the forehead over the skull Tail: Long and tapering.
flowing into an arched neck. Musculature: Well-developed muscular
Ears: Large, alert, and moderately strength without coarseness and solid to the
pointed, broad and cupped at base and feel.
arched forward, set as though listening. Hair COAT/COLOR/PATTERN:
on ears short and close-lying, preferably Length (AB): Coat resilient to the touch
tipped in conformity with the color with a lustrous sheen, fine in texture.
requirements. A “thumb print” marking is Medium length, long enough to
desirable on the back of the ear. accommodate four to six alternating light and
Eyes: Almond shaped, large, brilliant dark colored bands. The coat lies fairly
and expressive. Skull aperture follows close to the body; however, the undercoat
almond shape of eyes being neither round should be adequate enough to avoid any
nor oriental. Eyes accentuated by darker lid evidence of slickness. Woolliness
skin, encircled by a light colored area. undesirable. Coat is longest at the spine,
Above each eye appears a short vertical gradually shortening over the saddle, flank,
darker pencil stroke amidst the light area. At legs and head.
the sides of each eye appears a curved Length (SO): The coat, very soft to the
darker pencil line as if a continuation of the touch, is extremely fine-textured and double-
upper eyelid. Eye Color to be gold, copper, coated. Semi-long length, except over
green or hazel, the more richness and depth shoulders where a slightly shorter length is
of color the better. There is no relationship permitted. The more dense the coat the
between coat and eye color. Points shall be better. Preference is to be given to a cat
divided equally between shape and color. with ruff and breeches.
Pattern: Coat pattern is genetically a
form of agouti ticking with even, dark-colored
ticking contrasted with lighter bands giving a
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translucent effect. speckling in unticked areas (underside of
TABBY DIVISION: The colors of the body, chest and inside legs), tabby stripes or
Abyssinian/Somali in the Tabby Division bars. Slick coat or excessive plushness.
should reflect warmth of color, giving the Wrong color or patching in pads.
impression of a colorful cat. The more Ticking and Pattern Faults: Uneven-
rufousing and depth of color the better. ness of ticking over body, lack of desired
Deeper shades/tones preferred. Darker markings on head and tail.
shading along spine allowed. White or off- Condition: Flabbiness of body, lack of
white to be confined only to the upper throat coat luster, eye color, evidence of illness,
area, lips and around nostrils. Preference to emaciation and lack of muscle tone are
be given to a good, even ticking. faults and points shall be deducted.
SILVER/SMOKE DIVISION: In the Silver WITHHOLD ALL AWARDS (WW):
Division, only the undercoat color will be Unbroken necklace. Reversed ticking
different from the Tabby Division, with the six (outermost tip of hair light instead of dark).
colors of ticking being the same in both In the Tabby division, white locket or white
divisions. In all Silver varieties, the desirable anywhere on the body other than around
undercoat color is to be icy white, with ticking nostril, chin and upper throat areas.
appropriate to the particular color, giving an
overall sparkling silver effect. The orange-
brown/sorrel/cream bands within the ticking
of the Traditional Tabby Division colors are
replaced with white, with the band adjacent
to the skin being the lightest. Yellow or
brown pigmentation on the chest, belly,
under tail, or inside of legs is not desirable,
although minor patches of rufousing are not
to be considered a fault if the overall
impression is of silver. Some rufousing may yyyyy
be present in the areas of ticking, especially Temperament must be unchallenging; any sign
along the spine, and the rufous polygenes of definite challenge shall disqualify. The cat
may have a small effect on the silver may exhibit fear, seek to flee, or generally
undercolor as well, although lack of complain aloud but may not threaten to harm.
rufousing is more desirable. In accordance with Show Rules, ARTICLE
GENERAL: The overall impression of the SIXTEEN, the following shall be considered
ideal Abyssinian/Somali is a medium cat, mandatory disqualifications: a cat that bites
regal in appearance. The Abyssinian/Somali (216.9), a cat showing evidence of intent to
is foreign in type. Males proportionately deceive (216.10), adult whole male cats not
larger than females, the female being finer having two descended testicles (216.11), cats
boned and usually more active than the with all or part of the tail missing , except as
male. The Abyssinian/Somali shows firm authorized by a board approved standard
(216.12.1), cats with more than five toes on
muscular development and is lithe and
each front foot and four toes on each back foot,
panther-like in activity, showing a lively
unless proved the result of an injury or as
interest in all surroundings. The coat of the authorized by a board approved standard
Abyssinian/Somali has an iridescent quality. (216.12.2), visible or invisible tail faults if
Coat pattern is genetically a form of agouti Board approved standard requires
ticking with even, dark-colored ticking disqualification (216.12.4), crossed eyes if
contrasted with lighter bands giving a Board approved standard requires
translucent effect. The Abyssinian/Somali is disqualification (216.12.5), total blindness
of sound health and vigor, well-balanced (216.12.6), markedly smaller size, not in
physically and temperamentally gentle and keeping with the breed (216.12.9), and
amenable to handling. depression of the sternum or unusually small
PENALIZE: diameter of the rib cage itself (216.12.11.1).
Color Faults: Cold, gray or sandy tone See Show Rules, ARTICLE SIXTEEN for more
to coat color in ruddies, chocolates, or comprehensive rules governing penalties and
disqualifications.
cinnamons or gray hair next to skin with
absence of correct undercoat color. Distinct
broken necklaces, leg bars, mottling or
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AMERICAN CURL BREED GROUP (AC/ACL)
The American Curl (AC) is a medium-built, well-balanced shorthair cat, semi-foreign in type.
The American Curl Longhair (ACL) is a medium-built, well-balanced longhair cat, semi-
foreign in type.
HEAD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 points arc when viewed from the front, side or
Shape . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 rear. The surface of the curved portion of
Ears . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 the ear should be smooth. Tips rounded
Eyes .. . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 and flexible. Moderately large in proportion
Chin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 to head. Erect, set equally on top and side
Muzzle . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 of head. Furnishings are desirable.
Profile . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
NOTE: When American Curls are alert
BODY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 points with their ears swivelled toward the front,
Torso . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 lines following through the curve of the
Legs/Feet . . . . . . . . . . . 5 ears should point to the center of the base
Tail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 of the skull.
Boning/Musculature . . 10 Eyes: Walnut in shape; oval on top
and rounded on bottom. Moderately large
COAT/COLOR/PATTERN . . . 20 points in proportion to head. Set on a slight
Length . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 angle between the base of the ear and the
Texture . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 tip of the nose, one eye-width apart. Color
Pattern/Color . . . . . . . . 5 clear and brilliant with no relation to coat
color, except that blue eyes are required
OTHER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 points on all pointed cats.
Balance . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Chin: Firm, in line with nose and
upper lip.
CATEGORIES: All. Muzzle: Rounded with gentle
transition; no whisker break.
DIVISIONS: All. Profile: Straight nose with gentle rise
from bridge of nose to forehead which
COLORS: All. then flows into arched neck without a
break.
PERMISSIBLE OUTCROSSES:
Domestic longhair/shorthair, not a BODY:
member of a recognized breed. Torso: Rectangular, length to be
approximately 1-1/2 times the height at the
HEAD: shoulders.
Shape: Modified wedge without flat Legs: Length medium in proportion to
planes; approximately 1-1/2 times longer body; set straight when viewed from front
than wide. or rear.
Feet: Medium and rounded.
Ears: The overall appearance of the
Tail: Flexible, wide at base and
American Curl ear should be one that is
tapering; equal to body length.
aesthetically pleasing to view. Minimum 90
Boning/Musculature: Medium, neither
degree arc of curl. Firm cartilage from ear
fine-boned nor heavy-boned. Moderate
base to at least one-third of height of ear.
strength and tone.
Wide at base and open; curving back in an
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COAT/COLOR/PATTERN: former causing the base to appear too
Length (AC): Short with tail coat same narrow, the latter causing the base to
length as body coat. appear too wide.
Length (ACL): Semi-long with tail coat Nose: Deep nose break.
full and plumed.
Texture (AC): Soft, silky, laying flat, DISQUALIFY (DQ):
resilient without a plush dense feel. Tail faults of any kind. Straight or
Minimal undercoat. severely mismatched ears. Lack of firm
Texture (ACL): Fine, silky, laying flat. cartilage in base of ear. Extreme curl in
Minimal undercoat. an adult cat where the tip of the ear
Pattern: Well-defined, clear pattern. touches the back of the head or the ear
Sound color. itself. Ear tips that are not flexible. Ears
in which the lower portion of the ear is
OTHER: Balance/proper proportion is abnormally flattened, has compressed
more important than overall size. ridges of cartilage and does not have a
normal, visible ear cavity.
GENERAL DESCRIPTION: The
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American Curl is the result of a
Temperament must be unchallenging; any sign of
spontaneous ear mutation in the domestic definite challenge shall disqualify. The cat may
cat population of the United States. The exhibit fear, seek to flee, or generally complain
first such cat was found aloud but may not threaten to harm. In
in Southern California in 1981 and named accordance with Show Rules, ARTICLE
"Shulamith". The distinctive feature of the SIXTEEN, the following shall be considered
mandatory disqualifications: a cat that bites
American Curl breed is their unique, (216.9), a cat showing evidence of intent to
attractive curled ears. American Curls deceive (216.10), adult whole male cats not
are a well-balanced, moderately muscled, having two descended testicles (216.11), cats with
medium built cat. They are alert and all or part of the tail missing , except as authorized
active with gentle, even dispositions. by a board approved standard (216.12.1), cats
with more than five toes on each front foot and
four toes on each back foot, unless proved the
ALLOWANCES: Allow for stud jowls in result of an injury or as authorized by a board
males. Allow for proportionately larger approved standard (216.12.2), visible or invisible
size in males. Allow for buttons and tail faults if Board approved standard requires
lockets. disqualification (216.12.4), crossed eyes if
Board approved standard requires
disqualification (216.12.5), total blindness
PENALIZE: (216.12.6), markedly smaller size, not in keeping
Body: Excessive size without proper with the breed (216.12.9), and depression of the
conformation. sternum or unusually small diameter of the rib
Coat: Heavy undercoat/heavy ruff. cage itself (216.12.11.1). See Show Rules,
ARTICLE SIXTEEN for more comprehensive rules
Coarse, cottony or fluffy coat texture.
governing penalties and disqualifications.
Dense or plush coat.
Ears: Vertical/horizontal crimps.
Depressions or ripples on the surface of
the curled portion of the ears. Low set
ears. Abrupt change of direction rather
than a smooth curve.
NOTE: Vertical and horizontal crimp are
two opposite and undesirable extremes
affecting the base of the curled ear. The
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AMERICAN SHORTHAIR BREED GROUP (AS/AW)
The American Shorthair (AS) and the American Wirehair (AW) are natural
American breeds of medium to large size with the female being smaller in size.
The head and body type are the same in both breeds with the distinguishing
feature being the unique coarse crimped coat of the Wirehair. The hard,
resilient coat of the American Shorthair translates to the dense coat of crimped,
coarse hair of the American Wirehair.
HEAD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 points Ears: Medium size, not too large
Shape . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 at base, wide-set, rounded at tips.
Ears . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Eyes: Color and shape are
Eyes .. . . . . . . . . . . . 6 valued equally; rounded, medium to
Chin . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 large, wide set, at a slight angle with
Muzzle . . . . . . . . . . . 5 rounded aperture, eye color to
Nose . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 conform with coat color, clarity of eye
Profile . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 color desirable.
Neck . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Chin: Full, strong chin completes
squarish effect of the muzzle.
BODY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 points Muzzle: Medium-short muzzle
Torso . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 with squarish appearance.
Legs . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Nose: Medium-short.
Feet . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Profile: With a modified stop.
Tail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Neck: In proportion to body,
Boning . . . . . . . . . . . 5 medium-short, neither too short and
Musculature . . . . . . 10 thick no too long and thin.
COAT/COLOR/PATTERN 15 points BODY:

Length . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Torso: Medium in length,
Texture . . . . . . . . . . . 5 rectangular in shape rather than
Color and Pattern . . . 6 slender but well rounded and in
proportion, broad chest, especially in
OTHER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 points males, allowance is to be made for
Balance . . . . . . . . . . 5 females being proportionally smaller
Condition . . . . . . . . . 5 than males.
Legs: Medium in proportion to
CATEGORY: Traditional. body.
Feet: Medium, rounded.
DIVISIONS: All. Tail: Medium length, thicker at
base, tapering from well-rounded
COLORS: All. rump to a rounded tip. Taper is
slight, neither blunt nor pointed,
PERMISSIBLE OUTCROSSES: carried almost level with back, in
None. proportion to body.
Boning: Medium.
HEAD: Musculature: Well-knit, firm
Shape: Broad, medium size, muscle tone, hard, not soft or flabby.
rounded, rounded skull, cheeks well
developed in studs.
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COAT: PENALIZE: Eye color not
Length: Short, even coat. completely green in silvers, or not
Texture (AS): Hard, natural gold in browns. Long, pointed ears
protective appearance, lustrous but or ears set too close together. Neck
close-lying. that is too short and thick or too long
Texture (AW): Very dense, and slender (snaky). The tail should
resilient, coarse, with crimped hair. not be thin, whip-like, too short and
The overall springy appearance is of thick or carried over the back in a
more importance squirrel fashion. The body should
than the crimping of each hair. The not be foreshortened and stocky nor
points are weighted in this section for long and sleek foreign). The coat
the appropriate coat. should not be fine, thin or long, and
Pattern and Color: In the colors should not have a fluffy texture. The
with pattern, color and pattern are hindquarters should not be weak. No
weighted equally. The clarity of part of the cat should look out of
markings in patterns is desirable per balance with any other part.
color descriptions.
WITHHOLD ALL AWARDS (WW):
OTHER: White buttons or lockets in the Solid
Balance: While the breed is Division; incorrect coat in the
considered medium to large in size, American Wirehair.
balance and proportion are to be
considered of greater consequence.
No part of the cat should look out of
balance with any other part.
Allowance is to be made for smaller yyyyy
Temperament must be unchallenging; any
size in females. sign of definite challenge shall disqualify. The
Condition: Weight, coat cat may exhibit fear, seek to flee, or generally
condition, general appearance of the complain aloud but may not threaten to harm.
In accordance with Show Rules, ARTICLE
cat represents good condition.
SIXTEEN, the following shall be considered
GENERAL DESCRIPTION: The (216.9), a cat showing evidence of intent to
American Shorthair and American deceive (216.10), adult whole male cats not
having two descended testicles (216.11), cats
Wirehair are medium-to-large in size.
with all or part of the tail missing , except as
The body should be well-knit and authorized by a board approved standard
powerful with well-developed chest (216.12.1), cats with more than five toes on
and hindquarters, especially in the each front foot and four toes on each back
foot, unless proved the result of an injury or as
males. Females are of proportionally authorized by a board approved standard
smaller size and allowance must be (216.12.2), visible or invisible tail faults if
made. The head is broad, with Board approved standard requires
cheeks especially well-developed in disqualification (216.12.4), crossed eyes if
studs. The nose and face are Board approved standard requires
medium-short, with eyes and ears (216.12.6), markedly smaller size, not in
set wide apart. The muzzle should keeping with the breed (216.12.9), and
present a squarish aspect, but depression of the sternum or unusually small
should not be foreshortened. diameter of the rib cage itself (216.12.11.1).
See Show Rules, ARTICLE SIXTEEN for
more comprehensive rules governing
penalties and disqualifications.
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AUSTRALIAN MIST (AUM)
HEAD. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 points leather and chin flanked by well developed
Muzzle. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 whisker pads; all four (chin, nose, and
Ears. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 whisker pads) of comparable shape and
Eyes ... . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 area, giving the appearance of a four leaf
Profile. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 clover. Viewed from the side, all
Shape. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 components aligned in the same vertical
Nose/chin. . . . . . . . . . . . 3 plane.
Neck. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Chin: Firm, of sufficient depth and
width to balance the depth and width of
BODY. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 points the nose leather.
Torso. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Profile: A concave curve below the
Boning. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
line of the eyes and a convex curve
Musculature. . . . . . . . . . . 8
Tail.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 above that line flowing into the curve of
Legs/Feet. . . . . . . . . . . . 3 the forehead, the two parts of the curve
being of equal length.
COAT/COLOR/PATTERN .. . . . 25 points Nose: Broad, moderately short and
Color. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 of even width with no distinct nose
Pattern.. . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 break.
Texture/Length. . . . . . . . 7 Neck: Curve at back of the skull
flows smoothly into a neck of medium
CATEGORY: Sepia ONLY length, in proportion to the body.
DIVISIONS: Tabby - Spotted and Marbled
ONLY
BODY:
COLORS: Limited to eumelanistic colors
Torso: Medium in length. Chest
ONLY
broad and round.
PERMISSIBLE OUTCROSSES: None. Legs/Feet: Proportionately strong,
hind legs slightly higher than forelegs.
HEAD: Feet oval.
Shape: Broad modified wedge with Tail: Length in balance with the
gently rounded contours from front to back body, thick with minimal taper, well-
and from side to side. Rounded cheek furred.
bones of good breadth in proportion to the Boning: Medium
breadth of skull. The junction of the nose, Musculature: Hard and muscular,
cheeks, and inner corner of the eyes forms heavier than it appears.
a definite depression on either side of the
bridge of the nose. COAT/COLOR/PATTERN:
Eyes: Medium to large, slanting slightly Length: Short.
toward the nose, upper lid nearly straight, Texture: Glossy, dense and resilient.
lower lid deeply curved, well open, set wide
Color: Overall color should be rich and
apart. Lustrous color in clear shadings of
warm, paler on the underbody, with rufous
green ranging from chartreuse to
toning on nose, cheeks and ears present in
aquamarine. Points equally divided
even the palest colors. Markings are
between size, shape, set and color.
delicate though distinct from the paler
Ears: Moderately large, wide at the
ground color. Chocolate, lilac, cinnamon
base, rounded tips, set as much on the
and fawn kittens are very much paler than
top as to the side of the head, opening to the
adults, with the rufous toning dominating the
front, not upright, but angled slightly to the
body markings. Full color is not obtained
side, tilted slightly forward.
until two years of age
Muzzle: The muzzle is pronounced but
not extremely wide. Foreface blunt, nose
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Pattern: The spotted and marbled WITHHOLD ALL AWARDS (WW):
patterns should be seen despite the White toes. Blue, amber or orange eyes.
diffusing effect of the characteristic misting. Pattern on flanks obscured by over masking
Pattern is more apparent when viewed from resulting in lack of definition.
a distance.
Spotted: Body markings symmetrical DISQUALIFY (DQ): Any malocclusion, wry
spots of any size or shape over sides, flanks mouth, overshot or undershot jaw. Visible
and belly. Elongated spots or banding on tail fault. Fixed deviation of the sternum in
the legs permissible. adults. Abnormal skull structure.
Marbled: This is a modified marbled
pattern. The marbling consists of DEFINITIONS:
symmetrically placed patches of the darkest MISTING: A term referring to an effect
color, broken internally with blotches of
whereby the tabby pattern definition is
lighter colors, on a pale ground. Margins
diffused by a combination of the sepia color
between ground color and dark patches may
restriction gene, the relative thickness of the
be uneven, but should be clearly delineated.
agouti hairs and non-agouti hairs, and the
Ground color has uneven margins along the
length of banding on the agouti element
spine.
lending an ethereal appearance.
OVERMASKING: An occurrence in tabby
GENERAL DESCRIPTION: Dr. Truda patterned cats whereby the pattern color
Straede created and developed the becomes almost uniform over the back and
Australian Mists from her initial idea in 1977 down the sides such that no ticking or
to full championship in the Australian pattern is visible.
registries in 1986. Developed over more
than 25 years - the Australian Mists have a
very large gene pool derived from 50%
European style Burmese, 25% Abyssinian,
and 25% Domestic Spotted
tabby. Outcrossing to the original breeds is
no longer recommended. Temperament must be unchallenging; any sign of
The Australian Mist is known for its definite challenge shall disqualify. The cat may
exhibit fear, seek to flee, or generally complain
exceptional temperament! It is a well- aloud but may not threaten to harm. In
balanced gently contoured cat of accordance with Show Rules, ARTICLE
moderate foreign type, with no tendency SIXTEEN, the following shall be considered
to extremes in any of its characteristics. mandatory disqualifications: a cat that bites
Both males and females have well (216.9), a cat showing evidence of intent to
deceive (216.10), adult whole male cats not
sculpted facial features creating an open having two descended testicles (216.11), cats
generous expression. The males are with all or part of the tail missing , except as
usually larger than females, with facial authorized by a board approved standard
characteristics and musculature more (216.12.1), cats with more than five toes on each
front foot and four toes on each back foot, unless
developed. Muscle development, coat proved the result of an injury or as authorized by
texture and eye color achieve adult a board approved standard (216.12.2), visible or
expression by 2 years of age. invisible tail faults if Board approved standard
requires disqualification (216.12.4), crossed
LOCKETS: Withhold all awards eyes if Board approved standard requires
(216.12.6), markedly smaller size, not in keeping
ALLOWANCES: Lighter coat color in with the breed (216.12.9), and depression of the
kittens. Mature males that exhibit jowls. sternum or unusually small diameter of the rib
cage itself (216.12.11.1). See Show Rules,
PENALIZE: Pinched muzzle; Roman nose; ARTICLE SIXTEEN for more comprehensive rules
whippy tail. governing penalties and disqualifications.
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AMERICAN BOBTAIL BREED GROUP (ABT/ABS)
The American Bobtail (ABT) is a medium to large, naturally occurring short-tailed
cat. The American Bobtail Shorthair (ABS)is a shorthair version of the American
Bobtail Breed.
HEAD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 points ocelli markings are desirable. Ears
Shape . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 may appear pointed when lynx
Ears . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 tipping is present.
Eyes .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Eyes: Large, almost almond in
Chin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 shape. Set at a slight bias to the ear.
Muzzle . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Eye color has no relationship to coat
Profile . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 color, except in pointed, minks, and
Nose . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 sepias.
Chin: Full in width and depth,
BODY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 points aligns with nose.
Torso . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Muzzle: Slightly wider than long,
Legs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 muzzle break at well-defined cheeks.
Feet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Prominent whisker pads.
Tail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Profile: Gentle concave curve
Boning . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 between nose and brow
Musculature . . . . . . . . . 5 Nose: Wide, gently curved.
COAT/COLOR . . . . . . . . 20 points BODY:

Texture/Length . . . . . . 12 Torso: Moderately long and
Pattern/Color . . . . . . . . 8 substantial with a rectangular stance.
Chest full and broad. Back to be
CATEGORIES: All. straight but not level, rising slightly
toward hips. Hips almost as wide as
DIVISIONS: All. chest. Deep flank. Muscular and
athletic in appearance.
COLORS: All. Legs: In proportion to the body,
of good length and substantial
PERMISSIBLE OUTCROSSES: Do- boning.
mestic longhair/shorthair, not a Feet: Large and round. Toe
member of a recognized breed. tufts are desirable in longhairs.
Tail: Short, with a minimum
HEAD: length of 1 inch actual bone. May
Shape: Broad modified wedge extend to the hock, but not past it.
with gently rounded contours, without Boning: Substantial.
noticeable flat planes or doming. Musculature: Substantial, firm
Size in proportion to the body. and especially noticeable in males.
Ears: Medium to moderately
large with slightly rounded tips and COAT/COLOR/PATTERN:
wide at the base. Placement should Length: Resilient, all weather.
be as much on the top of the head as Double coat in both hair lengths.
the side, following the shape of the (ABT) Medium-long, shaggy.
wedge. Lynx tipping, furnishings and Slightly longer hair on ruff, britches,
belly and tail. Mutton chops
preferred with long hair.
Revised 120109 American Bobtail Breed Group Standard, 05/01/2007

(ABS) Medium-short, stands PENALIZE: Tail overly long, past
slightly away from the body. Hair the hock. Eyes round.
may be slightly longer on belly.
Color/Pattern: Ghost markings DISQUALIFY (DQ): No tail, full-
desirable in lynx points. Tarnishing length tail, or docked tail. Tail with
on silvers not penalized. less than 1 inch of bone or fused and
not flexible at base.
American Bobtail, native to North
America, is a medium to large,
naturally occurring short-tailed cat
which is a product of natural
selection. It is a hearty breed that
has all the intelligence and skill that
nature demands of her creatures. yyyyy
The American Bobtail displays the sign of definite challenge shall disqualify. The
look of an athletic animal, well- cat may exhibit fear, seek to flee, or generally
muscled and solid, with the complain aloud but may not threaten to harm.
appearance of power. The breed In accordance with Show Rules, ARTICLE
should also be noted for an mandatory disqualifications: a cat that
exceptional disposition and bites (216.9), a cat showing evidence of intent
adaptability. Breed is slow to to deceive (216.10), adult whole male cats not
mature, taking 2-3 years. having two descended testicles (216.11), cats
authorized by a board approved standard
LOCKETS: Allowed. (216.12.1), cats with more than five toes on
each front foot and four toes on each back
ALLOWANCES: Although straight authorized by a board approved standard
tails are ideal, a tail may be slightly (216.12.2), visible or invisible tail faults if
knotted or kinked and also may be Board approved standard requires
curled or hooked at the end, as long disqualification (216.12.4), crossed eyes if
as the tail remains flexible where
attached to the body. The actual (216.12.6), markedly smaller size, not in
bone of a kitten’s tail may be shorter keeping with the breed (216.12.9), and
than the 1 inch required on adults. depression of the sternum or unusually small
diameter of the rib cage itself (216.12.11.1).
Seasonal variations of coats should
be recognized. more comprehensive rules governing
Revised 120109 American Bobtail Breed Group Standard, 05/01/2007

B E N G A L B R E E D G R O U P (BG/BGL)
HEAD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 points and pointing forward in the profile view. Light
Shape . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 horizontal furnishings acceptable; lynx
Ears. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 tipping undesirable.
Eyes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 BGL Ears: Medium to small, relatively
Chin. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 short, with wide base and rounded tops. Set
Muzzle. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 as much on side as top of head, following
Nose . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 the contour of the face in the frontal view,
Profile . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 and pointing forward in the profile view.
Neck . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Horizontal furnishings are desirable. Lynx
BODY. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 points tipping is permissible.
Torso. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Eyes: Oval, almost round. Large, but
Legs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 not bugged. Set wide apart, back into face,
Feet. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 and on slight bias toward base of ear. Eye
Tail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 color independent of coat color except in the
Boning. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 lynx points. The more richness and depth of
Musculature . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 color the better.
COAT/COLOR/PATTERN . . . . . 35 points Chin: Strong chin, aligns with tip of
Texture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 nose in profile.
Pattern . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Muzzle: Full and broad, with large,
Color . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 prominent whisker pads and high,
CATEGORIES: All. pronounced cheekbones. Slight muzzle
DIVISION: Tabby, Silver/Smoke. break at the whisker pads.
COLORS: Brown Tabby, Seal Sepia Tabby, Nose: Large and wide; slightly puffed
Seal Mink Tabby, Seal Lynx Point, Black nose leather.
Silver Tabby, Seal Silver Sepia Tabby, Seal Profile: Curve of the forehead should
Silver Mink Tabby, Seal Silver Lynx Point. flow into the bridge of the nose with no
Spotted or Marbled Patterns ONLY. break. Bridge of nose extends above the
PERMISSIBLE OUTCROSSES: None. eyes; the line of the bridge extends to the
HEAD: nose tip, making a very slight, to nearly
BG Shape: Broad modified wedge with straight, concave curve.
rounded contours. Longer than it is wide. Neck: Long, substantial, muscular; in
Slightly small in proportion to body, but not to proportion to the head and body.
be taken to extreme. The skull behind the BODY:
ears makes a gentle curve and flows into the Torso: Long and substantial, not
neck. Allowance to be made for jowls in oriental or foreign. Medium to large (but not
adult males. Overall look of the head should quite as large as the largest domestic
be as distinct from the domestic cat as breed).
possible. BG Legs: Medium length, slightly
BGL Shape: Broad modified wedge longer in the back than in the front.
with rounded contours. Longer than it is BGL Legs: Medium length, slightly
wide. Slightly small in proportion to body, but longer in the back than in the front. Britches
not to be taken to extreme. The skull behind should be medium to short. Toe hair is
the ears makes a gentle curve and flows into acceptable.
the neck. Allowance to be made for jowls in Feet: Large, round, with prominent
adult males. Feathering behind the ears and knuckles.
into ruff, giving a frontal effect of roundness BG Tail: Medium length, thick, tapered
framing the head is desirable. A mane is at the end with a rounded tip.
acceptable but not required. Overall look of BGL Tail: Medium length, thick, tapered
the head should be as distinct from the at the end with a rounded tip. The tail hair
domestic cat as possible. should be long and voluminous. Allowance
BG Ears: Medium to small, relatively for shorter tail hair in kittens.
short, with wide base and rounded tops. Set Boning: Sturdy, firm; never delicate.
as much on side as top of head, following Musculature: Very muscular, especially
the contour of the face in the frontal view, in the males, one of the most distinguishing
features.
Revised 05//01/17 Bengal Breed Group Standard, 05/01/2017

COAT/COLOR/PATTERN: nearly straight, concave profile and relatively
BG Length: Short to medium. short ears with wide base and rounded tips
Allowance for slightly longer coat in kittens. add to the Bengal’s distinctive and unique
BGL Length: The coat should be appearance. The short, dense coat has a
medium to long in length lying close to the uniquely soft and silky feel. The coat may be
body, with furnishings. Allowance for slightly glittered or not glittered, with neither type to
shorter coat in kittens. be given preference. A thick, low-set,
Texture: Dense and luxurious, close- medium-length tail adds balance to the cat.
lying, unusually soft and silky to the touch. ALLOWANCES: Smaller size, in balanced
Patterns: Spotted or marbled. proportion, of females. Slightly longer coat
Spotted: Spots shall be random, or in kittens. Jowls in adult males. Eyes slightly
aligned horizontally. Rosettes showing two almond shaped. Mousy undercoat. Paw
distinct colors or shades, such as paw print pads not consistent with color group
shaped, arrowhead shaped, doughnut or description.
half-doughnut shaped or clustered are PENALIZE: Spots on body running together
preferred to single spotting but not required. vertically forming a mackerel tabby pattern
Contrast with ground color must be extreme, on spotted cats; circular bulls-eye pattern on
giving distinct pattern and sharp edges. marbled cats; substantially darker point color
Strong, bold chin strap and mascara (as compared to color of body markings) in
markings desirable. Virtually white Seal Sepia, Seal Mink, or Seal Lynx Point
undersides and belly desirable. Blotchy cats. Any distinct locket on the neck, chest,
horizontal shoulder streaks, spotted legs and abdomen or any other area.
spotted or rosetted tail are desirable. Belly WITHHOLD ALL AWARDS (WW): Belly not
must be spotted. patterned.
Marbled: See TICA Uniform Color
Description (74.1.1.2.1).
Colors:
Brown Tabby: All variations of brown
are allowed. Markings various shades of –––––
brown to black. Light spectacles encircling Temperament must be unchallenging; any sign
the eyes and a virtually white ground color of definite challenge shall disqualify. The cat
on the whisker pads, chin, chest, belly and may exhibit fear, seek to flee, or generally
inner legs is desirable. complain aloud but may not threaten to harm.
Seal Sepia Tabby, Seal Mink Tabby, In accordance with Show Rules, ARTICLE
and Seal Lynx Point Tabby: Pattern can be SIXTEEN, the following shall be considered
various shades of brown. There should be mandatory disqualifications: a cat that bites
very little or no difference between the color (216.9), a cat showing evidence of intent to
of the body (pattern) markings and point deceive (216.10), adult whole male cats not
color. having two descended testicles (216.11), cats
GENERAL: The goal of the Bengal with all or part of the tail missing , except as
breeding program is to create a domestic cat authorized by a board approved standard
which has physical features distinctive to the (216.12.1), cats with more than five toes on
small forest-dwelling wildcats, and with the
loving, dependable temperament of the
domestic cat. Keeping this goal in mind, (216.12.2), visible or invisible tail faults if
judges shall give special merit to those Board approved standard requires
characteristics in the appearance of the disqualification (216.12.4), crossed eyes if
Bengal which are distinct from those found in Board approved standard requires
other domestic cat breeds. A Bengal cat is disqualification (216.12.5), total blindness
an athletic animal, alert to its surroundings; (216.12.6), markedly smaller size, not in
a friendly, curious, confident cat with keeping with the breed (216.12.9), and
strength, agility, balance and grace. It is a depression of the sternum or unusually small
medium to large cat which exhibits a very diameter of the rib cage itself (216.12.11.1).
muscular and solid build. Its wide nose with See Show Rules, ARTICLE SIXTEEN for more
prominent whisker pads and large oval, comprehensive rules governing penalties and
almost round eyes in a slightly small head disqualifications.
enhance the wild appearance and
expressive nocturnal look. Its very slight, to
Revised 05//01/17 Bengal Breed Group Standard, 05/01/2017
B I R M A N (BI)
HEAD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 points Eyes: The eyes are medium to large,
Shape . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 moderately rounded, and set fairly wide
Ears . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 apart. They are blue in color, the deeper the
Eyes .. . . . . . . . . . . 5 better.
Chin: The chin has good depth, forming
Chin . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 a perpendicular line with upper lip.
Muzzle . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Muzzle: The muzzle has medium
Nose . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 length, with enough width to prevent a
Profile . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 pinched look.
Nose: The nose is medium in length
BODY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 points and is roman in shape with nostrils set low.
Torso . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Profile: The forehead is sloped back
Legs . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 with a slight transverse flat spot in
Feet . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 the middle of the forehead just above the
eye ridge. There is a change of direction
Boning . . . . . . . . . . . 5
between the forehead and the roman nose.
Musculature . . . . . . . 5
BODY:
COAT/COLOR/PATTERN . . . 30 points Torso: The Birman is a full-bodied,
Length . . . . . . . . . . . 5 medium long, sturdy cat with a level back.
Texture . . . . . . . . . . . 5 The overall size is medium to large. The
Pattern . . . . . . . . . . 10 neck is strong and well-muscled, thicker on
Color . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 breeding males. In all respects, males are
generally larger than females.
OTHER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 points Legs: The legs are medium in length,
heavily boned, well- muscled, and in good
Balance . . . . . . . . . . 5
proportion to the body.
Condition . . . . . . . . . 5 Feet: The feet are large, rounded, and
firm.
CATEGORY: Pointed. Tail: The tail is full and in good
proportion to the body.
DIVISIONS: Solid Point/White, Tortie Musculature: Firm and strong.
Point/White, Tabby Point/White and
Silver and/or Smoke Point /White, COAT:
gloved pattern only. Length: Semi-long to long.
Texture: Silky with no undercoat.
Miscellaneous: Heavy ruff is desirable,
COLORS: All. especially in males. Fur can be slightly curly
on the stomach. Seasonal changes should
PERMISSIBLE OUTCROSSES: None. be considered when judging coat length.
HEAD:
Shape: The head is strong, broad, and
rounded from frontal view; slightly longer
than wide in profile. Cheeks are full.
Ears: The ears are almost as wide at
the base as they are tall. They should be
open at the base, have a slightly rounded tip,
and be medium in size, and placed
moderately far apart with furnishings.
Revised 050109 Birman Breed Standard, 05/01/2009

PATTERN: Gloves and Laces: All Birmans PENALIZE: Areas of white extending above
should have white feet. Front paws have the level of the dew pad on the rear of the
white gloves, preferably ending in an even front leg, lack of one or both laces, free spots
line across paws at third joint (where toes of point color in gloves or laces (excluding
meet paws). The back paws have white the paw pads).
gloves covering the front of each paw,
extending up the back of the legs ending in WITHHOLD ALL AWARDS (WW): Lack of
a point approximately half way up the hock any white on any foot, and free areas of
("laces"). Evenly matched gloves and laces white in the mask, ears, or tail.
give a more balanced look, but variations are
allowed. The paw pads may be all pink or
spotted with color the same as the points.
Gloves and Laces are weighted equally in
evaluation. Although the Gloves and Laces
are important aspects of the Birman, they
are secondary to conformation.
COLOR: Birmans are pointed in all colors.

Coat color and point color are weighted
equally in evaluation.
OTHER:
Balance: The Birman is a well-balanced
cat, not extreme in any way.
Condition: The Birman should be in top
health condition, with a clean, well-groomed
coat and body.
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definite challenge shall disqualify. The cat may
GENERAL DESCRIPTION: The Sacred exhibit fear, seek to flee, or generally complain
Cat of Burma (Birman) is a semi-longhaired aloud but may not threaten to harm. In
pointed cat with white feet. He is imposing in accordance with Show Rules, ARTICLE
appearance, medium to large in stature, with SIXTEEN, the following shall be considered
heavy boning in proportion to size. Females mandatory disqualifications: a cat that bites
(216.9), a cat showing evidence of intent to
are appreciably smaller than males. The
Birman is to be healthy, muscular, and in having two descended testicles (216.11), cats with
good balance. The coat has a tendency not all or part of the tail missing , except as authorized
to mat or tangle. The Birman is accepted in by a board approved standard (216.12.1), cats
all pointed colors with distinctive white gloves with more than five toes on each front foot and
and laces. four toes on each back foot, unless proved the
result of an injury or as authorized by a board
approved standard (216.12.2), visible or invisible
ALLOWANCES: Age may produce shading
tail faults if Board approved standard requires
or darkening of the coat color, which is disqualification (216.12.4), crossed eyes if
acceptable. Freckling on the lip and/or ear Board approved standard requires
areas in the Red Factor points is allowed. disqualification (216.12.5), total blindness
Paw pads spotted with color is allowed. (216.12.6), markedly smaller size, not in keeping
Lockets. with the breed (216.12.9), and depression of the
sternum or unusually small diameter of the rib
Revised 050109 Birman Breed Standard, 05/01/2009

BURMILLA BREED GROUP (BM, BML)
The Burmilla Shorthair is a hybrid breed originating in the UK in 1981 from an

accidental mating between a (European) Burmese and a Chinchilla Silver
Persian. The breed name was formed from a concatenation of the two original
breeds – BURM (ese-chinch) ILLA. It is a medium-sized cat in all respects. The
Burmilla Longhair is the longhaired version of the breed.
HEAD………………….... …40 points slight forward tilt in profile. Viewed from

Eyes…………………....10 the front the outer line of the ear
Chin/Nose/Muzzle………9 continues that of the face. This may not
under two years of age. be so in mature males which develop a
Profile………………….... 8 fuller cheek.
Shape………………….... 7 Eyes: Large and expressive; placed
Ears…………………....…6 well apart at a slightly oblique setting;
curved upper line angled towards the
BODY………………….... 35 points nose with a fuller curved lower line. Eye
Torso……………………10 color is luminous outlined with the basic
Boning……………………8 color. Color any shade of green, but
Musculature………….... 7 clear green is preferred. A yellow tinge
Legs & Feet……………6 acceptable in kittens and young adult
Tail………………………..4 cats under two years of age. In reds,
creams, and torbies amber is allowed.
COAT/COLOR/PATTERN…25 points Chin: Firm chin with good depth.
Color……………………..8 Nose: Tip of nose and chin should be in
Pattern…………………...7 line.
Length…………………5 Profile: A definite nose stop at eye
Texture…………………..5 level with no appearance of a break;
straight nose bridge; level bite
CATEGORY: Traditional, Sepia Muzzle: Good width at the jaw hinge,
tapering gently to a medium, blunt finish
DIVISIONS: Silver and/or Smoke with gentle curves. Neither pointed nor
excessively rounded.
COLORS: All - Shaded and Chinchilla
Pattern Only BODY:
Torso: Medium size and length.
PERM ISSIBLE O U T C R O SSES: Rounded chest medium in width. Back
Burmese, Persian straight from shoulder to rump.
Legs: Legs proportionate to the body.
HEAD: Hind legs slightly longer than forelegs.
Shape: Gently rounded top of head Feet: Medium oval.
with medium width between ears; wide Tail: Medium to long with medium
at eyebrow level and jaw hinge, tapering thickness at the base; tapering to a
to a medium, blunt muzzle. rounded tip.
Ears: Medium to large, broad at base Boning: Medium
with slightly rounded tips. Set with a Musculature: Firm and strong.
Corrected 05/25/15 Burmilla Breed Group Standard, 05/01/2013

COAT: muzzle; extreme stop or break; pinched
Length: muzzle; weak chin; tabby markings in
(BM): Short, smooth-lying with tipping; solid colored hairs; uneven
sufficient undercoat to give a slight lift. tipping; tarnishing in coat. Any color on
(BML): Medium long except over the hocks on chinchillas.
shoulders; should appear dense but lie
flat over the spine; should lengthen WITHHOLD ALL AWARDS (WW):
down the body to form fringes or “frills” Incorrect eye color in adults; cobby or
along the lower edges of the body and Oriental body type; shaggy coat in
underparts. A ruff is desirable in mature Shorthair; excessive undercoat in
cats. Ear tufts, furnishings are Longhair.
preferable. Full tail plume is desirable.
Texture: DISQUALIFY (DQ): Tail faults as fixed
(BM:) Silky deviations
(BML): Fine, silky without woolly
undercoat

PATTERN: Shaded or Chinchilla ONLY. Temperament must be unchallenging; any sign of
Refer to the UCD for detailed definite challenge shall disqualify. The cat may
description. exhibit fear, seek to flee, or generally complain
aloud but may not threaten to harm. In
COLOR: Pure silver white ground color, accordance with Show Rules, ARTICLE
with shading or tipping in the recognized SIXTEEN, the following shall be considered
colors. Refer to the UCD for detailed mandatory disqualifications: a cat that bites
descriptions. (216.9), a cat showing evidence of intent to
GENERAL DESCRIPTION: The having two descended testicles (216.11), cats
Burmilla is an elegant cat, medium in with all or part of the tail missing , except as
size, with a sweet and open expression. authorized by a board approved standard
Their unique appearance is a striking (216.12.1), cats with more than five toes on each
contrast between colored shading/ front foot and four toes on each back foot, unless
tipping and a pure silver base. Their proved the result of an injury or as authorized by
luminous green eyes are captivating. a board approved standard (216.12.2), visible or
Burmillas tend to be mellow, outgoing, invisible tail faults if Board approved standard
loving and playful. requires disqualification (216.12.4), crossed
eyes if Board approved standard requires
LOCKETS: WW disqualification (216.12.5), total blindness
ALLOWANCES: Toe tufts, in longhairs, with the breed (216.12.9), and depression of the
which make the paws appear larger than sternum or unusually small diameter of the rib
they are. cage itself (216.12.11.1). See Show Rules,
ARTICLE SIXTEEN for more comprehensive
PENALIZE: Bump on end of nose (i.e. rules governing penalties and disqualifications.
Roman nose); extremely shortened
Corrected 05/25/15 Burmilla Breed Group Standard, 05/01/2013

BRITISH BREED GROUP (BS/BL)
The British Shorthair (BS) and British Longhair (BL) are powerful cats; semi-
cobby, wide and firm in body. Their round face has a sweet, open expression.
HEAD. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 points Intense, eye color preferred. Color

Shape. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 conforms to coat color with exception
Ears. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 of silver division where copper is
Eyes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 accepted as well as green. Eye shape
Muzzle+Chin.. . . . . . . . 5 is more important than color..
Profile+Nose.. . . . . . . . 6 Muzzle+Chin: Heavy muzzle with
Neck. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 great width and smooth transition
towards the cheekbones. Firm chin in
BODY. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 points line with nose, completing the circle of
Torso. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 the face.
Legs+Feet. . . . . . . . . . 6 Profile+Nose: Short straight snub
Tail. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 nose, stop, well pronounced change
Boning . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 of direction towards the rounded front
Musculature. . . . . . . . . 7 head. No flat planes above the nose.
Neck: Short, thick, heavily
COAT/COLOR/PATTERN. 30 points muscled, creating the appearance of
Length. . . . . . . . . . . . 12 no neck, blending with the cheeks.
Texture. . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Especially pronounced on mature
Pattern/Color. . . . . . . . 6 males.
CATEGORIES: Traditional and BODY:

Pointed. Torso: Semi-cobby. Wide, sturdy,
DIVISIONS: All. muscular, firm,powerful, well rounded,
COLORS: All. chest and considerable depth of flank.
PERMISSIBLE OUTCROSSES: The shoulders are broad and flat at
None. the wither; the hips are the same
width. Back is level. Females
HEAD: proportionately smaller.
Shape: Round, a series of 3 Legs+Feet: Legs medium to short
circles defines the head 1st broad length from floor to belly should be
round muzzle, 2nd broad round head slightly less than from belly to back.
and 3rd full round chubby cheeks. Round feet, medium to large in size.
Broad, wide cheek bones with smooth Tail: Thick at base, straight,
transition to muzzle, great width at eye tapering slightly to a rounded tip.
level. Rounded front and top head, Two-thirds the length of the body.
well rounded from any angle. Large in Boning: Substantial. Large to
males, medium in females. medium.
Ears: Small to medium, broad at Musculature: Sturdy, firm, not
the base and rounded. Set wide apart soft.
on the rounded top head, but not
extreme or flared.
Eyes: Large, round, level in head,
set wide apart to show width of nose.
Revised 060414 British Breed Group Standard, 05/01/2015

COAT/COLOR/PATTERN: WITHHOLD ALL AWARDS (WW):
Straight,dense,standing away from Lockets.
the body, with natural protective
appearance. DISQUALIFY (DQ): Crossed eyes.
Length
(BS): Short.
(BL): Semi-long, with ruff and
britches desirable.
Texture: So dense that it is
difficult to see the skin when parting
the hair.
(BS): Firm, crisp, plush
(BL): Fluff-plush texture
Pattern: In torties brindling is
allowed.

British is an imposing breed. Their
large, round face should have a
sweet open expression, with a smug
rounded muzzle. Chubby cheeks
and no-neck, blend into a stocky,
semi-cobby, muscular, wide and firm
body. Their coat is dense and rich,
plush and thick in both shorthair and
longhair varieties. Slightly reserved Temperament must be unchallenging; any
in temperament, they are a four feet sign of definite challenge shall disqualify.
The cat may exhibit fear, seek to flee, or
on the floor breed, and like to be generally complain aloud but may not
handled with gentle firmness and threaten to harm. In accordance with Show
supported when carried. Rules, ARTICLE SIXTEEN, the following
shall be considered mandatory
disqualifications: a cat that bites (216.9), a
ALLOWANCES: Seasonal changes
cat showing evidence of intent to deceive
in coat density, length and texture. (216.10), adult whole male cats not having
Slightly softer texture in colors other two descended testicles (216.11), cats with
than blue. all or part of the tail missing , except as
PENALIZE: each front foot and four toes on each back
Eyes: Almond shape, slanted set foot, unless proved the result of an injury or
Musulature: Lack of muscle tone as authorized by a board approved standard
Legs: cow hocks. (216.12.2), visible or invisible tail faults if
Coat: Lack of or poor undercoat,
disqualification (216.12.4), crossed eyes if
coat not standing away from body Board approved standard requires
(BS): Long or soft coat, disqualification (216.12.5), total blindness
(BL) short or silky coat, long (216.12.6), markedly smaller size, not in
flowing coat like in Persians keeping with the breed (216.12.9), and
depression of the sternum or unusually small
Boning: light delicate diameter of the rib cage itself (216.12.11.1).
Revised 060414 British Breed Group Standard, 05/01/2015

BURMESE/BOMBAY BREED GROUP (BU/BO)
The Burmese (BU) is cat of medium size with substantial bone structure, good
muscular development. The Bombay (BO) is a medium-sized cat, well-
balanced, friendly, alert, and outgoing.
HEAD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 points PERMISSIBLE OUTCROSSES:

Shape . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 None.
Ears . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Eyes .. . . . . . . . . . 10 HEAD:
Chin . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Shape: Medium in size.
Muzzle . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Rounded, without flat planes. Face
Nose . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 to be full with considerable width
Profile . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 between the eyes.
Neck . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Ears: Medium in size. Wide set,
but not flared. Slightly rounded tips.
BODY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 points Alert, tilting slightly forward.
Torso . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Eyes: Large, round, wide set, in
Legs . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 line with the base of the ear. Color:
Feet . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 (BU) Gold.
Tail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 (BO) Copper to gold--copper
Boning . . . . . . . . . . . 8 preferred.
Musculature . . . . . . 12 Chin: Firm, rounded.
Muzzle: Rounded, short, broad,
COAT/COLOR/PATTERN 25 points well-developed.
Length . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Profile:
Texture . . . . . . . . . . . 7 (BU) Visible break.
Color . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 (BO) Visible stop.
Nose: The end is slightly
OTHER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 rounded down.
Balance . . . . . . . . . . 1 Neck: Well-developed. Short to
Condition . . . . . . . . . 2 medium .
Temperament . . . . . . 2
BODY:
CATEGORY: Torso: Medium in size.
(BU) Sepia. Somewhat compact.
(BO) Traditional. (BO) Torso somewhat longer.
Rounded, ample chest.
DIVISIONS: Legs: Sturdy, proportionate.
(BU) Solid and Tortoiseshell. Feet: Rounded.
(BO) Solid. Tail: Medium in length. Tapering
to blunt tip.
COLORS: Boning: Sturdy. Broad rib cage.
(BU) All. Musculature: Firmly muscled.
(BO) Black ONLY. Surprising weight for its size.
Revised 05/01/04 Burmese Standard, 05/01/2004

COAT/COLOR/PATTERN: heavy for its size. With its jet black,
Length: Short. "patent leather" coat; "new copper
Texture: Fine, satin-like, close- penny" eyes; solid body and sweet,
lying. Allowance should be made for open facial expression, the ideal
kittens and younger cats up to 2 Bombay has an unmistakable look of
years of age. its own.
Color:
(BU): Color should be rich and PENALIZE:
sound to the root, with slight (BO) Ranginess, fine boning;
lightening on the underparts. long, whippy tail; flat plane to
Although a sepia solid color is forehead. Thick or open-lying coat.
preferred, allowance should be made
for the extremities to be slightly WITHHOLD ALL AWARDS (WW):
darker than the torso in colors other Lockets. (BO) Nose leather or
than sable. paw pads other than black; green
(BO): Dark to the roots. eyes; extreme Exotic type of break;
Shimmering, patent leather sheen. extremely protruding eyes; and/or
(Allowance should be made for protruding chin.
kittens and younger cats up to 2
years of age.) DISQUALIFY (DQ): Improper bite.
OTHER:
Balance: Well-balanced.
Condition: Excellent.
Temperament: Unchallenging.
GENERAL DESCRIPTION: yyyyy

The overall impression of the
sign of definite challenge shall disqualify. The
ideal Burmese would be a cat of cat may exhibit fear, seek to flee, or generally
medium size with substantial bone complain aloud but may not threaten to harm.
structure, good muscular In accordance with Show Rules, ARTICLE
development and a surprising weight
for its size. This together with a (216.9), a cat showing evidence of intent to
rounded head, expressive eyes and deceive (216.10), adult whole male cats not
a sweet expression presents a totally having two descended testicles (216.11), cats
distinctive cat which is comparable to
no other breed. The Burmese is a (216.12.1), cats with more than five toes on
cat of perfect physical condition, with each front foot and four toes on each back
excellent muscle tone. There should foot, unless proved the result of an injury or as
be no evidence of obesity, (216.12.2), visible or invisible tail faults if
paunchiness, weakness, or apathy. Board approved standard requires
The Bombay originated as a disqualification (216.12.4), crossed eyes if
hybrid between the Burmese and the Board approved standard requires
American Shorthair. However, it has disqualification (216.12.5), total blindness
(216.12.6), markedly smaller size, not in
distinctive features which separate it keeping with the breed (216.12.9), and
from its parent breeds. Created to depression of the sternum or unusually small
resemble a "mini-panther", the diameter of the rib cage itself (216.12.11.1).
Bombay is a medium-size cat, well- See Show Rules, ARTICLE SIXTEEN for
balanced, friendly, alert, and penalties and disqualifications.
outgoing; muscular and deceptively
Revised 05/01/04 Burmese Standard, 05/01/2004
CORNISH REX (CR)
HEAD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 points Ears: Large. Deep conical shape
Shape . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 with a modified point. Set high, but
Eyes .. . . . . . . . . . . . 5 not so high as to suggest "donkey"
Ears . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 ears. Usually naked on outer
Chin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 surface.
Muzzle . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Chin: There should be a straight
Profile . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 line from nose to chin, neither
Neck . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 receding nor protruding, and in
keeping with the rounded egg-shape.
BODY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 points Muzzle: Definite break.
Torso . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Profile: Roman, with a high,
Feet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 prominent bridge. There can be a
Tail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 very slight change of direction, even
Boning . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 with the eyes, separating two convex
Musculature . . . . . . . . 7 curves or one continuous convex
curve.
COAT/COLOR/PATTERN 32 points Neck: Slender and medium in
Length . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 length.
Texture . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Color . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 BODY:
Shape: Long, with full and deep
OTHER . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 points rib cage. Trunk follows upward curve
Balance . . . . . . . . . . . 5 of back bone forming a "tuck-up' with
Condition . . . . . . . . . . 5 rounded hips that are somewhat
heavy in proportion to rest of body.
CATEGORIES: All Small to medium in size, males
proportionately larger.
DIVISIONS: All. Boning: Very fine.
Musculature: Hard and
COLORS: All. muscular.
Tail: Long, slender and tapering
PERMISSIBLE OUTCROSSES: slightly from body to end. Covered
American Shorthair, British Shorthair, with fine dense hair with waves
European Shorthair. preferred, but no penalty for baldness
on upper surface of tail. Abnormality
HEAD: of the tail should not be confused
Shape: Medium, egg-shaped with a slight natural curve of the last
with a pronounced occiput, vertebrae found in some Cornish
accentuating the oval. Longer than Rex.
wide, but not extremely long. Feet: Small, oval.
Eyes: Medium sized, oval in
shape. Set an eye's width apart and
slanting slightly upward. Color in
keeping with coat color.
Revised 06/18/08 Cornish Rex Breed Standard, 05/01/2008

COAT/COLOR/PATTERN:
Length: Short.
Texture: Fine, soft hair should
have distinct ridges giving it a
wavelike appearance. Like velvet
pile on head and legs.
Color: Recognized in all colors.
OTHER:
Condition: Hard and muscular
with no indication of obesity or
emaciation. Abdomen tight. Eyes
bright and clear. Coat with healthy
sheen. An overall appearance of
health and vitality.
Balance: The overall physical
appearance of the cat should be a
distinctive combination of fine bones
and firm muscles with each part in
proper proportion to the whole
animal. The Cornish Rex has a very
alert and athletic look.
GENERAL DESCRIPTION: A
Cornish Rex is a curly-coated, fine- yyyyy
boned cat that stands high on its sign of definite challenge shall disqualify. The
legs. It has a distinctive arched back, cat may exhibit fear, seek to flee, or generally
deep rib cage and "tuck-up" complain aloud but may not threaten to harm.
resembling a greyhound. The In accordance with Show Rules, ARTICLE
Cornish Rex has a hard, muscular mandatory disqualifications: a cat that bites
body that is warm to the touch. The (216.9), a cat showing evidence of intent to
coat quality, texture, waviness, as deceive (216.10), adult whole male cats not
well as the distinctive body type are having two descended testicles (216.11), cats
of prime importance. authorized by a Board approved standard
ALLOWANCES: White lockets or each front foot and four toes on each back
buttons are permitted. foot, unless proved the result of an injury or as
authorized by a Board approved standard
(216.12.2), visible or invisible tail faults if
PENALIZE: Lack of a definite Board approved standard requires
muzzle break. Extreme wedge- disqualification (216.12.4), crossed eyes if
shaped head. Bareness on large Board approved standard requires
portion of the body, except ears and (216.12.6), markedly smaller size, not in
tail. keeping with the breed (216.12.9), and
WITHHOLD ALL AWARDS (WW): diameter of the rib cage itself (216.12.11.1).
Presence of coarse hairs. more comprehensive rules governing
Revised 06/18/08 Cornish Rex Breed Standard, 05/01/2008

CHAUSIE (CU)
HEAD. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 points Ears: Tall, large ears are set at a slight
Shape. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 outward angle on top of head, about two
Ears. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 fingers apart between the inside bases.
Profile.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 The ears are fairly wide all the way up with
Eyes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 rounded ear tips. Ear tufts preferred; lack
Nose. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 of tufts not a penalty.
Chin. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Neck: The neck is of medium length
Muzzle. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 and thickness.
Neck.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Muzzle: Long to balance the
cheekbones, ending in full slightly rounded
BODY. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 points contours, full chin and puffy nose leather.
Torso. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Chin: Full, both in profile and frontal
Legs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 view, and of medium depth.
Boning. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Nose: Medium to wide, slightly broader
Musculature. . . . . . . . . . . 7 between the eyes. Nose leather is convex
Feet. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 and full.
Tail. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
BODY:
Torso: Long, lean, flat-sided and deep
COAT/COLOR/PATTERN. . . . . 20 points chested. The large rectangular body is
Pattern . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 firm, but not broad or bulky.
Color. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Legs: Long, with medium boning.
Texture.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Feet: The feet are medium in size and
oval in shape.
CATEGORY: Traditional. Tail: Slightly short, medium width, with
DIVISION: Solid ,Tabby slight taper and fully articulated.
COLORS: Black, Brown Ticked Tabby, Musculature: Long and lean rather
Black Grizzled Ticked Tabby. than bulky.
Boning: Long legs with medium boning
PERMISSIBLE OUTCROSSES: None that complement a deep chested torso of
medium width.
HEAD:
Shape: Modified wedge, medium in COAT/COLOR/PATTERN:
width from frontal view. High, angular, long Length: Short to medium, with enough
cheekbones create a change of direction at length to accommodate at least two bands
the muzzle. The long muzzle balances the of ticking.
cheekbones and ends in smooth, full Texture: A dense, soft undercoat with
contours, a full chin and puffy nose leather. a somewhat resilient, slightly coarser outer
Eyes: Medium to slightly small in size. coat. Solid black may feel softer. Black
Bottom is a half oval that slants toward the grizzled cats may feel coarser in proportion
outer base of the ear. Top is a markedly to the amount of grizzling present.
flattened, horizontal half oval. Gold or
yellow eye color preferred, hazel to light COLORS:
green allowed. BrownTicked Tabby: Mouse gray
Profile: Long, sloping forehead ends in color next to the skin with sandy gray to
a gradual, slight convex bend over the reddish gold base coat. The coat will have
eyebrows. Just above the eyes, the profile two or three bands of dark ticking. Tabby
descends in a gentle concave curve to barring is preferred on the tail, upper
below the eyes. The nose rises near its end inside front legs and to the hock on the
to form a slight bump above the convex back legs. The neck may or may not have
nose leather. necklaces. The backs of the ears will
Revised 05/17/12 Chausie Breed Standard, 05/01/2013

have thumbprint markings of a lighter Larger size and slightly heavier boning on
color. Off-white color should outline the males. Jowls on males that pull the ears a
eyes and muzzle. The underside will little lower than otherwise desirable.
range in color from off-white to sandy-gold.
Some flecking or speckling may occur on PENALIZE: In tabbies, a lack of tabby
the stomach. The nose leather is brick markings on legs or tail.
with a dark outline. Paw pads may be
black, black with rosy tones, pink or any DISQUALIFY (DQ): Tail too short,
combination of these. Allow for faint tabby resulting from a mutated gene
markings on body of kittens up to one year (MX/PB/ABT-ABS). Tail kinked or lacking
old. flexibility. White lockets.
Black: Solid black.
Black Grizzled Ticked Tabby : A
pattern acquired from the breed’s Jungle
Cat (Felis chaus) ancestors. The pattern
is a dominant trait that may possibly be
caused by a mutation at the agouti locus

or extension locus. The hair shaft is Temperament must be unchallenging; any sign
banded with lighter coloration at the skin of definite challenge shall disqualify. The cat
(akin to mouse coat) alternating dark and may exhibit fear, seek to flee, or generally
lighter bands of ticking and ending with a complain aloud but may not threaten to harm.
dark tip. Nose leather is aways solid black. In accordance with Show Rules, ARTICLE
Paw pads may be solid black, black with SIXTEEN, the following shall be considered
rosy tones, pink or any combination of mandatory disqualifications: a cat that bites
these. Allow for minimal grizzling in kittens (216.9), a cat showing evidence of intent to
GENERAL DESCRIPTION: The Chausie having two descended testicles (216.11), cats
should resemble its non-domestic with all or part of the tail missing , except as
ancestor, Felis chaus. Accordingly, the authorized by a board approved standard
Chausie is a tall, long-legged, lean and (216.12.1), cats with more than five toes on
supple cat. It is built for running and each front foot and four toes on each back foot,
jumping over water, reed beds, and other unless proved the result of an injury or as
obstacle-filled terrain. Like a basketball authorized by a Board approved standard
player or an Olympic long jumper, the (216.12.2), visible or invisible tail faults if
Chausie is ectomorphic, with musculature Board approved standard requires
and lanky body low on bulk, built with the
limberness and reach for a log stride and disqualification (216.12.5), total blindness
lightning pounce The breed has a deep (216.12.6), markedly smaller size, not in
chest for lung capacity, but flat sides for keeping with the breed (216.12.9), and
light weight and flexibility. Like Felis depression of the sternum or unusually small
chaus, Chausies have large, upright, diameter of the rib cage itself (216.12.11.1).
preferably tufted ears, a long forehead and See Show Rules, ARTICLE SIXTEEN for more
muzzle, and a slightly short tail. The eyes comprehensive rules governing penalties and
are flattened above and rounded below, disqualifications.
above exotically slanting high cheekbones.
Temperament is predominantly domestic.
Chausies are good-natured, loyal, highly
intelligent and trainable. They are active,
curious, playful cats that require
stimulation and company.
ALLOWANCES: The tail may range from

3/4 to full length, with slightly shorter than
a normal length tail being the preference.
Revised 05/17/12 Chausie Breed Standard, 05/01/2013

C H A R T R E U X (CX)
HEAD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 points Eyes: Rounded and open. Alert
Shape . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 and expressive. Large but not
Ears . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 overpowering. Moderately wide set.
Eyes .. . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Color is gold to copper. Clear, deep,
Muzzle . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 brilliant orange preferred.
Nose . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Muzzle: Narrow in relation to
Profile . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 head but is not pointed.
Neck . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Nose: Straight (from slight stop at
the end of the nose); medium in
BODY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 points length in width.
Torso . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Profile: High, softly contoured
Size . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 forehead; slight stop permitted.
Legs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Neck: Short, strong, heavy-set.
Feet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Tail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 BODY:
Boning . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Torso: Sturdy with broad
Musculature . . . . . . . . 5 shoulders and deep chest, medium-
long in length. Size in females
COAT/COLOR . . . . . . . . 29 points medium; males large.
Coat . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Legs: Short to medium in length
Color . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 with fine; strong boning. Musculature
of upper portion of leg is medium for
CATEGORY: Traditional. females, and may be heavier for
mature studs.
DIVISION: Solid. Feet: Small and round.
Tail: Heavy at base; tapering to
COLOR: Blue. oval tip. Lively and flexible; of
moderate length, measuring short of
PERMISSIBLE OUTCROSSES: the shoulder blades.
None. Musculature: Dense, solid.
HEAD: COAT/COLOR:
Shape: Comparatively large, Length: Medium-short.
rounded and broad, but not a sphere, Texture: Dense. Slightly wooly.
with slightly rounded forehead. Resilient, all weather coat. Silkier,
Cheeks are full, and jaws are thinner coat permitted on females
powerful, especially in adult males and cats under 2 years.
over 2 years. Overall, the cat has a
sweet, smiling expression.
Ears: Small to medium in size,
placed high on the head with erect
posture, minimal flare at base;
slightly rounded tips.
Revised 05/01/04 Chartreux Breed Standard, 05/01/2004

Color: Any shade of blue-gray comparatively short for the body size.
from ash to slate. Tips may appear
to be lightly brushed with silver. PENALIZE: Severe nose stop.
Emphasis on uniformity and clarity of Snubbed, humped or upturned nose.
color rather than shade. Preferred Broad, heavy muzzle. Almond-
tone is a bright, unblemished blue shaped eyes. Eyes too close
with an overall iridescent sheen. together giving an angry look..
Nose leather is slate gray; lips blue;
paw pads are blue with rose-taupe
WITHHOLD ALL AWARDS (WW):
overtones. Allowance for ghost
Green eyes. White lockets.
barring in kittens and tail rings in
juveniles under 2 years.

Chartreux is a sturdy French breed
coveted since antiquity for its hunting
prowess and its dense, water
repellent fur. Its husky, robust type is
sometimes termed primitive, being
neither cobby nor classic/domestic.
Though large, Chartreux are
extremely supple and agile cats;
refined, never coarse or clumsy.
Males are much larger than females
and slower to mature. Coat texture, yyyyy
coat color and eye color are affected Temperament must be unchallenging; any
by sex, age and natural factors. sign of definite challenge shall disqualify. The
cat may exhibit fear, seek to flee, or generally
complain aloud but may not threaten to harm.
The qualities of strength, intelligence In accordance with Show Rules, ARTICLE
and amenability, which have enabled SIXTEEN, the following shall be considered
the Chartreux to survive the centuries mandatory disqualifications: a cat that bites
unaided, should be evident in all (216.9), a cat showing evidence of intent to
exhibition animals and preserved having two descended testicles (216.11), cats
through careful selection. The with all or part of the tail missing , except as
Chartreux has a gentle but seldom authorized by a board approved standard
used voice and is a calm, (216.12.1), cats with more than five toes on
affectionate cat. foot, unless proved the result of an injury or as
The robust body is large and well- (216.12.2), visible or invisible tail faults if
proportioned but never gross. The Board approved standard requires
shoulders are large and muscular Board approved standard requires
with a well-developed chest giving a disqualification (216.12.5), total blindness
solid, sturdy appearance. The males (216.12.6), markedly smaller size, not in
will be more massive than the keeping with the breed (216.12.9), and
females, with the mature male diameter of the rib cage itself (216.12.11.1).
weighing from 10-14 pounds and the See Show Rules, ARTICLE SIXTEEN for
mature females at least 6-9 pounds. more comprehensive rules governing
The legs are straight, fine-boned and penalties and disqualifications.
Revised 05/01/04 Chartreux Breed Standard, 05/01/2004

DONSKOY (DSK)
HEAD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 points from breakage.

Shape . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Profile: Shows a definite curve to the
Ears . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 straight nose of medium length, similar to
Eyes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 a roman profile.
Neck: Medium in length in proportion
Muzzle/Chin . . . . . . . . 7 to body size, rounded and well muscled.
Profile . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 The neck arches from the base of the
Neck . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 skull and is well set into angulated
BODY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 points shoulders. Powerful, especially in males.
Torso . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Legs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 BODY:
Feet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Torso: Medium in size. Medium to
Tail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 medium-long in length, dense, muscular,
COAT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 points strong-boned, with wide breast and croup.
Deep groin-line. The abdomen is well-
CATEGORY: All rounded, having the appearance of
DIVISIONS : All. recently eaten a large meal, but not fat.
COLORS: All. Medium boning. Hard and muscular, not
delicate. The male has stud jowls, a
PERMISSIBLE OUTCROSSES: thicker neck, wider shoulders, and a
Domestic Shorthair, not a member of broader head than the female. The male
a recognized breed is more muscular and gets significantly
larger than the female.
HEAD: Legs: Length in proportion with body,
Shape: Medium sized modified with medium boning and firm
wedge with flat forehead and finely musculature. Hind legs slightly longer
outlined cheek-bones and eyebrows. The than front. Front legs widely set.
head is approximately 1/3 longer than it is Females may have slightly finer boning.
wide. Just above and between the eyes is Feet: Medium in size, oval with long
a palpable indentation. slender toes. Toes are very long, slim
Ears: Large, wide open, wide at the and distinguished with thumbs that bend
base, set upright and tilted slightly inward rather than downward on the front
forward, neither low nor on top of the paws giving the appearance of slender
head. Set wide apart, about the width of hands (monkey fingers). Webs separate
the ear base. Outer edges of the ears the long toes. Paw pads are thick and
continue the line of the head. Ear tips are cushion-like giving the appearance of
rounded. walking on clouds.
Eyes: Medium to large size in Tail: Whippy. Medium long, straight,
proportion to head size, almond-shaped, tapering from body to tip. Length in
set slanted toward outer corner of ear. Not proportion to body size. Young cats can
wide open. No relationship between eye have hair on their tails disappearing by
color and coat color. Eyebrows may be the age of two. Older cats may have
whole, broken or totally absent. some residual fluff-hairs on the tail tip
Muzzle/Chin: The muzzle is clearly which is allowable although bald is
defined, of medium length in proportion to preferred.
head size, slightly rounded, with a slight
pinch. Canine teeth are long, may be COAT: Skin is elastic,”excessive”, with
protruding from behind the upper lip. Chin pronounced wrinkles on the cheeks, jowls
and jaws are well-developed. Whiskers and under the chin. Vertical wrinkles
may be curly, thick, broken, long or short, separate the ears and run down the
sparse or appear to be completely absent forehead and spread into horizontal lines
Revised 06/18/08 Donskoy Breed Standard, 05/01/2008

above the eyes. Wrinkles are also found females. The Donskoy is a very
at the base of the neck, in the breast intriguing, unique, soft-hearted and social
area, at the base of the tail, on the front cat of medium size with soft hairless
and undersides of the legs, down the wrinkled skin that feels hot and velvety to
sides of the body to the underbelly and the touch. The Donskoy is very active,
groin; the more wrinkles the better. Adults friendly and highly intelligent. The
should retain as many wrinkles as Donskoy is very good-natured and gentle,
possible, although wrinkling should not be easy to groom and handle as a result of
so pronounced that it affects normal their loving and amiable disposition.
functions. Allowable residual flock coat
on the whole body as well as short sparse ALLOWANCES: Lockets and white
fur on the muzzle, ear and legs. buttons
Allowance is to be made for residual fur
on the “points” - muzzle, ears, legs and PENALIZE:
tail. The residual fur must fully disappear Head: Too short or round; long
from adult cats by two years of age. narrow wedge. Lack of wrinkles. Small or
Allowance will be made for sparse low set ears. Round eyes.
furnishing of fur trimming the whole body Body: Too cobby or foreign. Round
in winter. Slight down hair is tolerated. paws, thin skin and/or not enough
Full hairlessness is preferable. The wrinkles. Standing tail that curls a total
texture of the bald and some of the flock circle over the back (ring tail); sitting tail
coated cats offers resistance when their that does not hold close to the body or is
skin is stroked; it is similar to stroking a laying straight along side the body.
chamois. The texture of the velour is Significant amounts of hair above the
smooth and soft, offering no resistance. ankle.
Coat Types:
Born Bald: Born bald and remain that DISQUALIFY: Any indication of wavy
way throughout its life. Show coat. hair, or suggestion of Devon Rex or
Flocked: Appears hairless; has the Cornish Rex in molt; any evidence of
texture of a chamois. Show coat. depilitating, plucking, shaving or clipping,
Velour: Born with a bald spot or or any other means of hair removal. One
Monk’s cap on the top of the head. Body or both eyelids turned inward.
is covered with a wavy coat which Malocclusion greater than 2mm.
disappears gradually within the first year.
There may be some residual hair yyyyy
remaining on the face, legs and tail, but Temperament must be unchallenging; any sign of
most are usually hairless by 2 years of definite challenge shall disqualify. The cat may exhibit
fear, seek to flee, or generally complain aloud but may
age. Show coat. not threaten to harm. In accordance with Show
Brush: Bristly, soft, wavy, often wiry Rules, ARTICLE SIXTEEN, the following shall be
fur on the whole body; bald area on the considered mandatory disqualifications: a cat that
head, upper part of neck or on the back. bites (216.9), a cat showing evidence of intent to
deceive (216.10), adult whole male cats not having
Admissible for breeding program but not two descended testicles (216.11), cats with all or part
for show. of the tail missing , except as authorized by a Board
approved standard (216.12.1), cats with more than
five toes on each front foot and four toes on each
GENERAL DESCRIPTION: The back foot, unless proved the result of an injury or as
Donskoy is the result of a spontaneous authorized by a Board approved standard (216.12.2),
mutation that originated in the city of visible or invisible tail faults if Board approved
Rostov-on-Don in Russia in 1987. The standard requires disqualification (216.12.4),
crossed eyes if Board approved standard requires
gene occurring from this spontaneous disqualification (216.12.5), total blindness
mutation is dominant and resulted in the (216.12.6), markedly smaller size, not in keeping with
first truly hairless cat. Donskoys are quite the breed (216.12.9), and depression of the sternum
or unusually small diameter of the rib cage itself
elegant and sturdy with strong boning. (216.12.11.1). See Show Rules, ARTICLE SIXTEEN
Males as a rule are generally larger than for more comprehensive rules governing penalties
and disqualifications.
Revised 06/18/08 Donskoy Breed Standard, 05/01/2008

DEVON REX (DR)
HEAD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 points Ears: Large, low-set, wide at the
Shape . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 base, tapering to rounded tips. Well
Ears . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 covered with fine fur, sparse
Eyes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 furnishings, with or without ear muffs
Muzzle and Chin . . . . . . . . . 5 and tufts. Sparse hair on temples not
Profile . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 a fault.
Neck . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Eyes: Large, wide set. Oval in
shape, sloping toward the outer edge
BODY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 points of the ear. Any eye color acceptable,
Torso . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 generally conforms to coat color.
Legs and Feet . . . . . . . . . . 10 Neck: Medium long and slender.
Tail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
BODY:
COAT/COLOR . . . . . . . . 35 points Musculature: Hard, muscular.
Texture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Torso: Slender shape, medium
Length . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 length but broad chested. Carried
Color . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 high on legs.
Tail: Long, tapering, medium fine
CATEGORIES: All. boned, well covered with short fur.
Legs: Long, medium fine in
DIVISIONS: All. boning with length of hind legs
emphasized.
COLORS: All. Feet: Small and oval.
PERMISSIBLE OUTCROSSES: COAT/COLOR:

American Shorthair, British Shorthair, Texture: Fine, dense, wavy.
European Shorthair, Burmese, (Full-bodied, rexed appearing to be
Bombay, Sphynx, Siamese. without guard hairs).
Length: Coat is short on the
HEAD: back, sides, upper legs, and tail. It is
Shape: Modified wedge, with very short on the head, ears, neck,
very full cheeks. In the front view, paws, chest, and abdomen. Kittens
the wedge is delineated by a may have very short fur all over;
narrowing series of three (3) distinct even if not long enough to wave, it
convex curves: outer edge of ear must cover the kitten evenly, so that
lobes, cheekbones, and whisker no bare patches are evident.
pads Forehead curving from stop to
flat skull. Head comparatively small
in size.
Profile: Strongly marked stop.
Muzzle: Short, well-developed,
with a strong muzzle break with
prominent whisker pads.
Chin: Strong, well-developed.
Revised 006/18/08 Devon Rex Breed Standard, 05/01/2008

Density: The cat is well-covered PENALIZE: Narrow, long or
with fur, with the greatest density domestic head. Ears that are small
occurring on the back, sides, tail, or set too high. Misaligned bite.
legs, face, and ears. Slightly less Short, bare or bushy tail. Straight or
density is permitted on the top of shaggy coat; bare patches.
head, neck, chest, and abdomen.
Bare patches are a fault in kittens WITHHOLD ALL AWARDS (WW):
and a serious fault in adults; Extensive baldness.
however, the existence of down on
the underparts of the body should not DISQUALIFY (DQ): Weak hind legs.
be misinterpreted as bareness.
Sparse hair on the temples (area in
front of the ears) is not a fault.
Waviness: A rippled wave effect
should be apparent when the coat is
smoothed with one's hand. The
wave is most evident where the coat
is the longest, on the body and tail.

Devon is a breed of unique
appearance. Its large eyes, short
muzzle, prominent cheek-bones and
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huge low-set ears create a
characteristic elfin look. A cat of sign of definite challenge shall disqualify. The
medium frame, the Devon is well- cat may exhibit fear, seek to flee, or generally
covered with short, full-bodied, wavy complain aloud but may not threaten to harm.
fur; the fur is of a distinctive texture,
as the mutation causing its wavy coat mandatory disqualifications: a cat that bites
is found in no other breed. Devons (216.9), a cat showing evidence of intent to
may have down on underparts of the deceive (216.10), adult whole male cats not
body; this is not bareness. having two descended testicles (216.11), cats
Allowances may be made for lack of authorized by a board approved standard
full coat development on kittens with (216.12.1), cats with more than five toes on
very good type, over fully coated each front foot and four toes on each back
lesser type. Devon males may be up authorized by a Board approved standard
to 25 percent larger than females. (216.12.2), visible or invisible tail faults if
This is not a fault so long as proper Board approved standard requires
proportion is maintained. The Devon disqualification (216.12.4), crossed eyes if
is alert and active and shows a lively Board approved standard requires
interest in its surroundings. (216.12.6), markedly smaller size, not in
keeping with the breed (216.12.9), and
ALLOWANCES: Lockets. depression of the sternum or unusually small
Revised 006/18/08 Devon Rex Breed Standard, 05/01/2008

EGYPTIAN MAU (EM)
HEAD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 points Muzzle: Medium-rounded, neither

Shape . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 short nor pointed, rounded planes blending
Ears . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 with overall head shape. Allow for jowls in
Eyes .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 mature males.
Muzzle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Nose: Even in width throughout
Profile . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 length.
Profile: Gentle rise from bridge of
BODY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 points nose to forehead which then flows into
Torso . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 arched neck without a break.
Legs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Feet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 BODY:
Tail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Torso: Balance between cobby and
foreign types; Medium in size, medium-
COAT/COLOR/PATTERN . . 40 points long length. The shoulder blades are high
Length . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 and angulated. There is a loose skin flap
Pattern . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 (belly flap).
Color . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Legs: Medium in length, with hind legs
proportionately longer. Medium boning
CATEGORY: Traditional. with well-developed musculature. The hind
legs are longer than the front, but carried
DIVISIONS: Tabby and Silver/Smoke. flexed so the back is level.
Feet: Slightly oval, almost round.
COLORS: Spotted pattern ONLY, Small in size, with very long toes on back
Bronze spotted tabby, Black Silver feet.
spotted tabby, and Black Smoke ONLY. Tail: Medium length, medium at base,
with slight taper.
Boning: Medium.
PERMISSIBLE OUTCROSSES: None.
Musculature: Well-developed.
HEAD:
COAT/COLOR:
Shape: Medium length, slightly
Length: Medium, long enough to
modified wedge without flat planes.
carry two bands of ticking.
Cheeks are not full.
Texture:
Ears: Medium to medium large,
Bronze and Black Silver - resilient,
moderately pointed, broad at base.
close-lying
Upstanding with ample width between
Black Smoke - fine, silky, close-lying
ears, set well-back on head, cupped
forward, alert. Short, close lying hair on
PATTERN: There is good contrast
outside, may have lynx tips.
between pale ground color and deeper
Eyes: Large, rounded almond
markings. The forehead has characteristic
shape. Aperture is level in head with
tabby "M" and frown lines which run
slight upward slant to lower lid. Neither
between the ears and down the back of the
round nor oriental. Gooseberry green
neck, becoming elongated spots along the
(light green). Allowance is made for
spine. On the haunches the spine lines
changing eye color, with some
meld into a dorsal stripe which continues to
discernable green by 8 months of age
the tip of the tail. The tail is banded with
and full green eye color by 18 months of
the tip dark.
age. Preference given at all ages for
greener eyes.
Revised 05/01/08 (Corr: 01/29/10) Egyptian Mau Breed Standard, 05/01/2008

The cheeks have mascara lines, from PENALIZE: Lack of green ring in eye color
the corner of the eye along the contour of of cats over the age of 7 months and
the cheek, with the second line starting at amber cast in eye color in cats over the
the center of the cheek and curving age of 1.5 years. Short or round head;
upward, almost meeting the first line pointed muzzle; full cheeks, small ears;
below the ear. There are one or more small, round or oriental eyes; cobby or
necklaces, broken in the center. oriental body, short or whippy tail; spots on
The shoulder markings are a transition body which run together; unbroken
between stripes and spots. The upper necklaces; poor condition.
legs are heavily barred but do not
necessarily match. The spots on the WITHHOLD ALL AWARDS (WW): Lack of
body are random, with variance in size spots; wrong eye color; white locket or
and shape. The pattern on the sides of spots; lack of ticking in silver or bronze;
the body may be unmatched, but spots ticking in smoke; red coloring in bronze.
should not form a broken mackerel Lack of gray undercoat in bronze. Glitter,
pattern. The haunches and thighs have rosettes, pelt-like coat.
stripes which break into elongated spots
on the lower leg. Belly spots should have
good contrast against pale ground color.
COLORS:
Black Silver: Markings are charcoal
to black with good contrast. Back of ears
grayish-pink tipped with black. Upper
throat, chin and nostrils silver, appearing
white.
Bronze: Color darkest on saddle,
fading to tawny buff on sides and creamy
ivory on undersides. Back of ears tawny
pink tipped in dark brown. Bridge of nose yyyyy
ocherous. Upper throat, chin and nostrils Temperament must be unchallenging; any sign
pale, creamy white. of definite challenge shall disqualify. The cat
may exhibit fear, seek to flee, or generally
Black Smoke: Charcoal gray to
complain aloud but may not threaten to harm. In
black with silver undercolor with no accordance with Show Rules, ARTICLE
ticking. All markings jet black with SIXTEEN, the following shall be considered
enough contrast to make a well-defined mandatory disqualifications: a cat that bites
pattern plainly visible. (216.9), a cat showing evidence of intent to
Egyptian Mau is the only natural with all or part of the tail missing , except as
domestic breed of spotted cat. The body (216.12.1), cats with more than five toes on each
is graceful, showing well-developed front foot and four toes on each back foot,
muscular strength. It strikes a balance unless proved the result of an injury or as
between the heftiness of the cobby and authorized by a Board approved standard
svelteness of the oriental types. It is an (216.12.2), visible or invisible tail faults if Board
alert, active, strong, colorful cat of approved standard requires disqualification
medium size. It should be well-balanced (216.12.4), crossed eyes if Board approved
standard requires disqualification (216.12.5),
physically and temperamentally. General
total blindness (216.12.6), markedly smaller size,
balance is more to be desired than size not in keeping with the breed (216.12.9), and
alone. depression of the sternum or unusually small
diameter of the rib cage itself (216.12.11.1). See
ALLOWANCES: Broad head and jowls Show Rules, ARTICLE SIXTEEN for more
in mature males. Very muscular necks comprehensive rules governing penalties and
and shoulders in mature males. disqualifications.
Revised 05/01/08 (Corr: 01/29/10) Egyptian Mau Breed Standard, 05/01/2008

H A V A N A (HB)
HEAD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 points HEAD:
Shape . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Shape: Longer than wide.
Ears . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Size: Must be in proportion.
Eyes .. . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Ears: Large, round tipped, wide
Chin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 set, but not flaring, pricked slightly
Muzzle . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 forward, alert. Very little hair outside,
Nose . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 furnishings, almost non-existent.
Profile . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Eyes: Oval, appear large but not
Neck . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 bugged. Oval aperture, placement
begins at top of nose outward. Color
BODY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 points is any vivid and level shade of green.
Torso . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Allow for changing eye color up to 1
Legs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 year.
Feet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Chin: Strong, with sparse hair.
Tail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Muzzle/Whisker Pinch: End
Boning . . . . . . . . . . . 10 appears almost square. Break
Musculature . . . . . . . . 2 Definite, behind whisker pad.
Profile: Definite stop at eyes.
COAT/COLOR . . . . . . . . 15 points Neck: Length and size, medium.
Length . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Texture . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 BODY:
Color . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Torso: Medium. Neither cobby
nor rangy.
OTHER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 points Legs: Long for size of cat, with
Balance . . . . . . . . . . . 3 slim but not fine boning.
Condition . . . . . . . . . . 5 Feet: Oval in shape, compact in
Temperament . . . . . . . 2 size.
Tail: Slender, medium in length.
CATEGORY: Traditional. Not too broad at base, tapers at the
end.
DIVISION: Solid. Musculature: Firm and muscular.
COLOR: Chocolate based COAT/COLOR/PATTERN:

eumelanistic colors ONLY, Length: Short.
(Chocolate, Lilac). Texture: Smooth and soft to
touch. Allow for fuller coat on lilacs.
PERMISSIBLE OUTCROSSES: Color: Chocolate; lilac.
None.
Revised 05/01/04 Havana Breed Standard, 05/01/2004

CONDITION/BALANCE/TEMPERA-
MENT:
Condition: The Havana should
be clear-eyed and firm bodied,
neither fat nor thin. The coat should
have a pronounced glossy sheen.
Balance: Each separate physical
part should be in perfect proportion to
the whole cat resulting in a well-
balanced animal of symmetrical and
pleasing lines.
Temperament: The cat should be
gentle and amenable to handling.
GENERAL DESCRIPTION: Overall,

this is a medium-sized semi-foreign
short hair cat. Males will be larger
and heavier boned than females.
The head stop and muzzle break are
distinctive features of the breed. The
ear set should give the animal a very
alert look. Animal should stand high
on the legs with a level back. Cats
respond to a firm but gentle hand.
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ALLOWANCES: Allow for stud jowls Temperament must be unchallenging; any
in males. Allow for tabby markings in sign of definite challenge shall disqualify. The
kittens. Allow for plusher coat in lilacs. cat may exhibit fear, seek to flee, or generally
PENALIZE: Absence of whisker SIXTEEN, the following shall be considered
pinch. Absence of head stop. Weak mandatory disqualifications: a cat that bites
chin. (216.9), a cat showing evidence of intent to
WITHHOLD ALL AWARDS (WW): with all or part of the tail missing , except as
White locket. Wrong eye color. authorized by a board approved standard
Roman profile. (216.12.1), cats with more than five toes on
Revised 05/01/04 Havana Breed Standard, 05/01/2004

HIGHLANDER BREED GROUP (HG/HGS)
The Highlander (HGS) and Highlander Longhair (HG) are medium to large
muscular and athletic appearing cats. Distinguishing features are the straight
to slightly convex forehead, wide nose bridge, blunt profile, and the loose
relaxed curl to its wide based ears.
HEAD. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 points Slightly flattened or hooded oval in
Shape. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 shape. Eye color is independent of coat
Ears. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 color except in the Pointed and Mink
Eyes .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Category.
Chin. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Ears: Medium to large, wide at the
Muzzle. . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 base, set as much on the top of the
Nose. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 head as on the side, as erect as
Profile. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 possible. Ears must be firm at the
base, flexible at the tips. Loose
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BODY. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 points relaxed curl of no more than 90 ,
Torso. . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 allowing the tips of the ears to be
Tail. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 visible in a frontal view. No preference
Boning. . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 given to the direction the ear tips point
Musculature. . . . . . . . . 7 in. Ear furnishings and ear tufts are
Legs/Feet . . . . . . . . . . 5 desired but not required. Kittens may
have a greater degree of curl but not
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COAT/COLOR/PATTERN.20 points more than 90 by adulthood.
Length.. . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Muzzle: Full, wide, strong with a
Texture. . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 definite break. Prominent whisker
Pattern .. . . . . . . . . . . . 4 pads should make the muzzle appear
Color. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 squared.
Chin: Strong and deep. Must align
CATEGORY: All. with the top of the jaw.
Profile: Rounded back skull,
DIVISION: Solid, Tortie, Tabby, straight to slight rounded forehead,
Silver/Smoke with a change of direction at the eye
ridge, may have a slight curve to nose
COLORS: All. bridge. Nose, muzzle and chin form a
straight line in profile.
Nose: Wide with substantial nose
leather.
Domestic longhair/shorthair, not a
member of a recognized breed.
BODY:
Torso: Medium to large in size with
HEAD:
noticeable depth. Rectangular in
Shape: Wide, inverted pear-
shape. Straight back with hips higher
shaped head with substantial width
than shoulders. Overall muscled,
to the muzzle.
athletic appearance. Males are
Eyes: Medium to large sized, set
proportionally larger than females.
far apart. Set on a slight bias.
Legs: Medium in length, back legs
longer than front.
Revised 102414 Highlander Breed Group Standard, 05/01/2015

Feet: Medium to large, rounded LOCKETS: Withhold all awards.
with large knuckles. Longhair (HG)
must have toe tufts. ALLOWANCES: Tarnishing in silvers.
Tail: Short and thick. Bone
length must be a minimum of 1 inch PENALIZE: Ears that are not open or
in adults with proportional length in wide based, ears too small or low set.
kittens. Should not extend past the Tail too long. Excessive dip in the
hock. Kinks and curls are allowed. nose.
Boning: Moderately heavy and
substantial. DISQUALIFY: Ears not erect. Tail too
Musculature: Well-muscled. short or docked.
COAT/COLOR/PATTERN:
Length: (HGS) Short, dense and
resilient.
Length: (HG) Longhair up to 2½
inches with shaggy belly hair that is
longer than the rest of the coat.
Texture: There will be texture
variations depending upon the color
and coat length of the cat.
Pattern:
Tabby: All tabby patterns are
allowed.
Pointed: Expression of the
underlying tabby pattern is desirable.

OTHER: definite challenge shall disqualify. The cat may
Balance: All parts of the body in exhibit fear, seek to flee, or generally complain
proportion. aloud but may not threaten to harm. In
Condition: Should reflect accordance with Show Rules, ARTICLE
excellent health, good muscle tone.
Temperament: Must be unchal- (216.9), a cat showing evidence of intent to
lenging. deceive (216.10), adult whole male cats not
GENERAL DESCRIPTION: The authorized by a board approved standard
Highlander is a muscular, athletic (216.12.1), cats with more than five toes on each
cat. Highlander cats come in both front foot and four toes on each back foot, unless
shorthair and longhair. Physical proved the result of an injury or as authorized by
a board approved standard (216.12.2), visible or
characteristics include a straight to invisible tail faults if Board approved standard
slightly convex forehead and wide requires disqualification (216.12.4), crossed
nose, with the nose and muzzle eyes if Board approved standard requires
forming a blunt look in profile. The disqualification (216.12.5), total blindness
curled ear is seen in profile as a with the breed (216.12.9), and depression of the
loose, relaxed curl. The ears are sternum or unusually small diameter of the rib
wide-based, open and stand tall. cage itself (216.12.11.1). See Show Rules,
Revised 102414 Highlander Breed Group Standard, 05/01/2015

HOUSEHOLD PET (HH)
Beauty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 points PERSONALITY: The Household Pet
Personality . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 points should be alert, friendly, and easy to
Condition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 points handle. Allowance may be made for
Coat . . . . . . . . . . 20 points some nervousness due to unfamiliarity
Eyes, Ears, Nose, Mouth, with shows. If a cat which must be
and Claws . . . . 15 points removed from the cage by its handler is
Balance then fully amenable to being handled by
and Proportion 15 points the judge, no penalty shall be attached.
COLOR DIVISIONS All categories, all CONDITION:

divisions, all colors. Coat: The coat must be absolutely
clean and free of any trace of mats or
GENERAL DESCRIPTION: The parasites. The cat must be well-
Household Pet comes in all colors and groomed. The coat should have a
combinations of colors imaginable. Coat pleasant appearance and feel.
lengths may be short and sleek, full and Eyes, Ears, Nose, Mouth and Claws:
fluffy, any combination of those, or Must be clean. Eyes and nose must be
somewhere in between. Tails may be free of any matter. Ears should be
long, short, kinky or non-existent. Eye judged in a cursory way that doesn't
color may be coordinated with coat color disturb the cat, since a majority of
in almost any fashion according to the rescue cats have had ear problems in
whims of Mother Nature. All coat and the past, intense examination by the
eye colors, and coat and tail lengths judge, tends to hurt or upset the cat.
shall be acceptable. Claws must be clipped.
The most important consideration for BALANCE AND PROPORTION: The

the Household Pet is its overall condition cat should display overall proportion;
and well-being. The ideal Household thus, a small head on a large cat or vice-
Pet is scrupulously clean, well-fed, and versa would be somewhat
altered. He seems to smile with good disproportionate. The cat should also be
health and contentment. of proper weight for its size. Overweight
and underweight shall both be
BEAUTY: These points shall be considered undesirable. Muscle tone
assigned according to the taste of the should be sound. Some allowance may
individual judge. Many judges notice be made for older alters.
pleasing markings, colors and patterns.
Overall grace and balance are often SEXUAL STATUS: All adult Household
factors to be considered in the Pets (8 months and over) must be
determination of beauty. In the altered. Household Pets may not be
Household Pet, beauty is very definitely registered without proof of altering.
in the eye of the beholder.
Revised 05/01/09 Household Pet Standard, 05/01/2009

DEFINITION OF LONGHAIR OR
SHORTHAIR: Where there is a
question as to the proper class of any
entry, the length of fur on the tail shall be
the determining factor. Hair of 1-1/2
inches or more and fluffy shall be
considered longhair (length may be
slightly less in younger kittens). If there
is still some question, notice should be
paid to such details as long ear and toe
tufts.
APPARENT PUREBRED
HOUSEHOLD PETS: Household Pets
of apparent purebred background shall
be judged on exactly the same basis as
all other Household Pets. They shall be
neither penalized nor rewarded solely on
the basis of their resemblance to one of
the recognized breeds.
CONSIDERATIONS: Physical
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anomalies not allowed by most purebred Temperament must be unchallenging; any sign of
standards shall be acceptable for the definite challenge shall disqualify. The cat may
Household Pet. No penalties shall be exhibit fear, seek to flee, or generally complain
attached for crossed eyes, kinked tails, aloud but may not threaten to harm. In
accordance with Show Rules, ARTICLE
extra toes or the like. As many SIXTEEN, the following shall be considered
Household Pets are redeemed strays, mandatory disqualifications: a cat that bites
there shall be no penalties attached to (216.9), a cat showing evidence of intent to
such physical damage as torn or missing deceive (216.10), adult whole male cats not
having two descended testicles (216.11), cats with
ears unless it appears that the problem all or part of the tail missing , except as authorized
is an on-going one indicating lack of by a board approved standard (216.12.1), cats
care. with more than five toes on each front foot and
result of an injury or as authorized by a Board
KITTENS: Kittens shall be judged as a approved standard (216.12.2), visible or invisible
single group, without regard to color tail faults if Board approved standard requires
class; i.e., longhair kittens judged as one disqualification (216.12.4), crossed eyes if
group, shorthair kittens judged as one Board approved standard requires
group. Kittens do not receive divisional (216.12.6), markedly smaller size, not in keeping
awards. with the breed (216.12.9), and depression of the
WITHHOLD ALL AWARDS(WW): No cage itself (216.12.11.1). See Show Rules,
awards should be made to a cat which is governing penalties and disqualifications.
obviously dirty or in poor condition.
Revised 05/01/09 Household Pet Standard, 05/01/2009

JAPANESE BOBTAIL BREED GROUP (JB/JBL)
The Japanese Bobtail (JB) is a medium sized cat with short hair, long clean lines
and bone structure. The Japanese Bobtail Longhair (JBL) is the longhaired
version of this breed.
HEAD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 points Eyes: The eyes are large, oval, wide

Shape . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 and alert. They are set into the skull at a
Eyes .. . . . . . . . . . . . 7 rather pronounced slant when viewed in
Ears . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 profile. The eyeball shows a shallow
curvature and should not bulge beyond the
Chin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 cheekbone or the forehead.
Muzzle . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Ears: The ears are large, upright and
Nose . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 expressive. They are wide set, but at right
Profile . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 angles to the head, rather than flaring, and
Neck . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 give the impression of being tilted forward in
repose.
BODY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 points Chin: In alignment with the end of the
Torso . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 nose.
Legs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Muzzle: Fairly broad, rounding into
noticeable whisker break. It is neither
Feet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
pointed nor blunt.
Tail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Profile: A gentle dip at or just below eye
Boning . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 level.
Musculature . . . . . . . . 5 Nose: The nose is long and well-defined
by two parallel lines from the tip to the brow.
COAT/COLOR/PATTERN . . . . 30 points
Length . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 BODY:
Texture . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Torso: Long, clean lines, straight and
Pattern/Color . . . . . . 20 slender. When the cat is standing relaxed,
the torso is nearly level, rather than rising
toward the rear.
CATEGORIES: All. Legs: The legs are in keeping with the
body, long, slender and high, but not dainty
DIVISIONS: All. or fragile in appearance. The hind legs are
noticeably longer than the forelegs, but
COLORS: All. deeply angulated. When standing, the cat's
forelegs and shoulders form two continuous
PERMISSIBLE OUTCROSSES: None. straight lines, close together.
Feet: Oval in shape.
HEAD: Tail: The shape is straight or curved or
Shape: Almost equilateral triangle, angled; appears as pom-pom. The tail is
gentle curves. Although the head appears usually carried upright when the cat is
long and finely chiseled, it forms an almost relaxed. The hair on the tail is somewhat
perfect equilateral triangle with gentle longer and thicker than the body hair,
curving lines, high cheek bones and a growing outward in all directions to create a
noticeable whisker break. pom-pom or bunny-tail effect. The pom-pom
appears to commence at the base of the
Revised 120109 Japanese Bobtail Breed Group Standard, 05/01/2004

spine, and camouflages the underlying bone ALLOWANCES: Lockets.
structure of the tail. The tail bone is usually
strong and rigid rather than jointed (except at PENALIZE: Short, round head; cobby build.
the base), and may be either straight or
composed of one or more curves and DISQUALIFY (DQ): Tail bone absent or
angles. The furthest extension of the tail extending too far beyond body; delayed bob-
bone from the body should be approximately tail effect (the pom-pom being preceded by
2 to 3 inches, even though it might be 4 or 5 an inch or two of normal tail with close-lying
inches long if it were straightened to its full hair, rather than appearing to commence at
length. the base of the spine.)
Musculature: Lean but shapely and
well-muscled.
Boning: Slender; not dainty. Medium;
allowance should be made for females, as yyyyy
they can be smaller than males. Temperament must be unchallenging; any sign of
COAT/COLOR/PATTERN: exhibit fear, seek to flee, or generally complain
Length (JB): Medium. The coat is accordance with Show Rules, ARTICLE
medium in length, soft and silky but without SIXTEEN, the following shall be considered
noticeable undercoat. It is relatively non- mandatory disqualifications: a cat that bites
shedding. (216.9), a cat showing evidence of intent to
Length (JBL): The coat is medium-long deceive (216.10), adult whole male cats not
to long, soft and silky without noticeable having two descended testicles (216.11), cats with
undercoat. May have a ruff. The coat will lie all or part of the tail missing , except as authorized
by a board approved standard (216.12.1), cats
fairly flat and flow into "pantaloons" on the
with more than five toes on each front foot and
hind legs. four toes on each back foot, unless proved the
Texture: Soft and silky. No noticeable result of an injury or as authorized by a Board
undercoat. approved standard (216.12.2), visible or invisible
Color: Any color may predominate with tail faults if Board approved standard requires
preference given to bold, dramatic markings disqualification (216.12.4), crossed eyes if
and vividly contrasting colors. Eye color may Board approved standard requires
harmonize with coat color or may be odd- disqualification (216.12.5), total blindness
eyed.
with the breed (216.12.9), and depression of the
GENERAL DESCRIPTION: The Japanese cage itself (216.12.11.1). See Show Rules,
Bobtail should present the overall impression ARTICLE SIXTEEN for more comprehensive rules
of a medium-sized cat with long clean lines governing penalties and disqualifications.
and bone structure. It is well-muscled, but
straight and slender rather than massive in
build. The unique set of its eyes, combined
with high cheekbones and a long parallel
nose, lends a distinctive Japanese cast to
the face, especially in profile, which is quite
different from the other Oriental breeds
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KURILIAN BOBTAIL BREED GROUP (KB/KBL)
The Kurilian Bobtail Shorthair (KB) is a Natural Breed, domestic cat, that traces
its ancestry to the Russian Kamchatka peninsula, Kuril Islands and the Island
of Sakhalin. This cat has substantial boning and is known for its pom-pom like
tail. The Kurilian Bobtail Longhair (KBL) is the semi-longhaired version of the
breed.
HEAD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 points rounded at the tips. Light to medium

Shape . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 furnishings.
Eyes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Muzzle: Rectangular muzzle,
Ears . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 wider than long, slightly rounded with
Muzzle/Chin . . . . . . . . 9 an obvious whisker break.
Nose/Profile . . . . . . . . 6 Chin: Well-developed wide chin. A
BODY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 points bit rounded in profile.
Torso . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Nose: Medium in length, broad
Legs/Feet . . . . . . . . . . 8 and straight.
Tail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Profile: Flat to ever-so-slightly
Boning . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 rounded forehead with a very slight
Musculature . . . . . . . . 4 dip at the eyes and a straight nose.
COAT/COLOR . . . . . . . . 20 points BODY:
Length . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Torso: Medium to large, compact,
Texture . . . . . . . . . . . 10 semi-cobby. Chest is broad. Back
Color/Pattern . . . . . . . 3 may be slightly arched, rump slightly
CATEGORY: Traditional. raised. Females may be noticeably
DIVISION: All. smaller than males.
COLORS: All traditional colors. Legs: Legs medium in length,
PERMISSIBLE OUTCROSSES: substantial. Hind legs are longer than
None. front. Legs almost form a square with
HEAD: the body.
Shape: Large, moderate modified Feet: Rounded paws.
wedge with rounded contours, wide at Tail: Composed of one or more
the cheekbone level. kinks or curves or any combination
Eyes: Walnut, oval on top and thereof, appearing as a pom-pom or
round on bottom. Set on slight angle brush. VISIBLE tail length with the
between base of ear and tip of nose. coat is from 1.5 cm to 8 cm [.59-3.15
one eye width apart, moderately inches] for the shorthair and up to 13
large. Color to be clear, brilliant, no cm [5.12 inches] for the semi-
relation to coat color. White cats, longhair. May be rigid or flexible or a
vans and harlequins can have blue or combination of both (part rigid, part
odd eyes. flexible). Size and shape of the tail
Ears: Medium-sized, wide at the should harmonize with the common
base, slightly sloped forward. appearance of the cat. When
Distance between the ears is equal to palpated, the tail consists of at least 2
the width at the base of the ear. Ears vertebrae, with at least one kink or
are triangular in shape, slightly curve or any amount of combinations
Revised 09/05/07 Kurilian Bobtail Breed Group Standard, 05/01/2008

thereof. Palpated length of the tail is ears. Allow up to 12 cm [4.72 inches]
from 1.5 cm to 8 cm [.59-3.15 inches],
counting length of kinks and curves. palpated length for “snag” or “spiral”
The tail can be described as “snag”, tails, counting length of all kinks and
“spiral” or “whisk”. The direction of the curves, if visible length is no longer
tail is not important. than 8 cm [3.15 inches] for shorthair
Boning: Substantial. or 13 cm [5.12 inches] for semi-
Musculature: Well-muscled and longhair.
firm.
COAT: PENALIZE: Tail length that is more
Length: than 4 inches [actual length] or less
(KB): Short. Tail coat, same than 2 vertebrae. A Delayed Bobtail
length as body coat. effect. Extremely arched back.
(KBL): Semi-long. Britches, toe Slender or oriental in body type and
tufts and ruff are desirable. Tail coat: head type. Roman nose. Short hind
full and plumed. legs.
Texture:
(KB): Soft, silky, laying flat, DISQUALIFY (DQ): Absence of a
resilient without a plush dense feel, tailbone. Deformations of the spinal
moderate undercoat. vertebrae. Any tail without a kink or
(KBL): Fine, silky, laying flat, curve. Tails longer than 6 inches.
moderate undercoat.
Color: All traditional colors yyyyy
Temperament must be unchallenging; any sign
accepted. Any amount of white is of definite challenge shall disqualify. The cat
allowed, including but not limited to: may exhibit fear, seek to flee, or generally
blaze, lockets, chest, belly or paws on complain aloud but may not threaten to harm.
any accepted coat color. In accordance with Show Rules, ARTICLE
GENERAL DESCRIPTION: The mandatory disqualifications: a cat that bites
Kurilian Bobtail is a naturally (216.9), a cat showing evidence of intent to
occurring bobtailed cat with deceive (216.10), adult whole male cats not
substantial boning exhibiting a having two descended testicles (216.11), cats
compact semi-cobby body. The authorized by a Board approved standard
impression one gets when viewing the (216.12.1), cats with more than five toes on
Kurilian Bobtail is one of strength and each front foot and four toes on each back foot,
power. This breed is known as an
amazing hunter and fish catcher. (216.12.2), visible or invisible tail faults if
They are affectionate and active, and Board approved standard requires
must be in the company of their disqualification (216.12.4), crossed eyes if
people. Board approved standard requires
ALLOWANCES: Standard favors the (216.12.6), markedly smaller size, not in
male. Allowance MUST be made for keeping with the breed (216.12.9), and
size difference between the male and depression of the sternum or unusually small
female. Breed is slow to mature.
See Show Rules, ARTICLE SIXTEEN for more
Allow for wider head and ear set on comprehensive rules governing penalties and
mature m ales. Lynx tips allowed on disqualifications.
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K O R A T (KT)
HEAD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 points Ears: Large with rounded tip,
Shape . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 large flare at base. Set high on head
Ears . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 with the outer ear flare in line with the
Eyes .. . . . . . . . . . . . 15 outer contour of the head. Alert.
Chin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Sparse furnishings inside; outside
Muzzle . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 extremely short and close.
Nose . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Eyes: Oversized for face. Fully
Profile . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 rounded when open with an Asian
Neck . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 slant when partially or fully closed,
with breadth between and across the
BODY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 points eyes. Alert. Expressive. Luminous
Torso . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 green color preferred, amber cast
Legs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 acceptable. Kittens and adolescents
Feet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 have yellow or amber to amber-green
Tail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 eyes. Color is not usually true until
Boning . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 maturity (2-4 years).
Musculature . . . . . . . . 8 Chin and Jaw: Strong. Well-
developed. Allowance for jowls in
COAT/COLOR/PATTERN 30 points males.
Length . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Muzzle: Properly completing the
Texture . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 heart shape. Neither overly squared
Color . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 no sharply pointed.
Nose: Length in proportion to
CATEGORY: Traditional. head. Lion-like downward curve just
above the leather.
DIVISION: Solid. Profile: Well-defined. Slight stop
between forehead and nose.
COLOR: Blue ONLY. Neck: Medium in length, strong.
Conforming to size of cat.
None. BODY:
Torso: Semi-cobby. Medium-
HEAD: sized. Females are smaller and may
Shape: Heart-shaped. Smooth, appear daintier. All smooth, curved
curved lines. Broad. Face is heart- lines. Distance along back from
shaped with smooth curved lines. nape of neck to base of tail appears
The brow ridges form the upper equal to distance from base of tail to
curve of the facial heart. The floor. Broad-chested with good
forehead is large and flat. An space between forelegs. Back is
indentation or crease, predominantly carried in a curve.
in males, accentuates the heart Musculature: Well-muscled,
shape, giving the ideal head the powerful, with a feeling of hard-coiled
appearance of a double heart, or a spring power and unexpected weight.
heart within a heart . Boning: Medium, strong.
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Legs: Length in proportion to the breed. The male is usually larger
body. Front legs slightly shorter than than the female and must look
back legs. powerful and fit.
Feet: Oval-shaped. Five toes
front; four back. ALLOWANCES: Kittens and
Tail: Heavier at base, tapering adolescents may have shading or
to a rounded tip. Medium in length. tabby markings as well as amber or
amber-green eye color.
COAT/COLOR:
Length: Short to medium. Single PENALIZE: Small or dull looking
coat lying close to the body. The eyes. Pinch or narrowness in the
coat over the spine is inclined to head, particularly between and
break as the cat moves. across the eyes.
Texture: Fine. Glossy, satiny.
Color: Blue, silver-tipped all WITHHOLD ALL AWARDS (WW):
over; each hair is lighter at the roots, Any color but blue. White spots,
shading to darker with a silver tip, white toes, white locket.
giving a frosty or silver sheen or halo
effect over the entire cat, intensified DISQUALIFY (DQ): Tail Kink (visible
where the hair is the shortest. Paw or invisible).
pads: dark blue ranging to lavender
with a pinkish cast. Nose and lip All Korats, including kittens and alters
leather is dark blue or lavender. must be registered in TICA prior to
entry in shows.
GENERAL DESCRIPTION: The yyyyy
Korat is an imported, natural breed. Temperament must be unchallenging; any
Outcross with any other breed is not cat may exhibit fear, seek to flee, or generally
accepted. Rare, even in its native complain aloud but may not threaten to harm.
Thailand where paintings establish its In accordance with Show Rules, ARTICLE
existence as early as 1350. It is SIXTEEN, the following shall be considered
greatly cherished by the Thai people (216.9), a cat showing evidence of intent to
who regard it as a “good luck” cat. It deceive (216.10), adult whole male cats not
is renowned for its affection and having two descended testicles (216.11), cats
loyalty to its owners. Its general with all or part of the tail missing , except as
appearance is of a silver blue cat (216.12.1), cats with more than five toes on
with a silver sheen, medium-sized, each front foot and four toes on each back
broad-chested, hard-bodied, foot, unless proved the result of an injury or as
powerful, and muscular. All smooth authorized by a Board approved standard
curves with large, wide open, Board approved standard requires
luminous green eyes. The Korat is disqualification (216.12.4), crossed eyes if
silver blue from birth to death. It can Board approved standard requires
exist in no other color as a Korat. disqualification (216.12.5), total blindness
The Korat reaches maturity between keeping with the breed (216.12.9), and
2 and 4 years of age. The breed depression of the sternum or unusually small
enjoys considerable longevity, with diameter of the rib cage itself (216.12.11.1).
many living beyond 20 years. See Show Rules, ARTICLE SIXTEEN for
Perfect physical condition and penalties and disqualifications.
balance is typical, and expected, of
Revised 05/01/04 Korat Breed Standard, 05/01/2004

KHAOMANEE (KM) Texture: Resilient and slightly body.
open, smooth enough to reveal Preserving the resemblance to
HEAD. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 points 10 and 2 o’clock.. Eye color may be odd, musculature, with a moderate under native Khao Manees includes, for
Shape. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 one blue and one green or yellow, two coat in most circumstances, very example, preserving the natural sexual
Eyes .... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 blue, two green or two yellow. One or both natural, not overly groomed, not dimorphism. (Males should typically be
Ears. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 eyes may be pigmented with both blue coarse nor very fluffy, naturally varies 8 to 11 pounds and may have slightly
Muzzle/Chin. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 and another color. Brilliance of eye colors with environmental temperature. heavier boning than females. Females
Forehead. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 and eye color contrast preferred.. Any eye Color: Very even snowy white. should typically be 6 to 8 pounds.) It
Profile/Nose. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 colors accepted. Points are evenly
divided between eye color and
implies that characteristics more
Neck. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
shape/size/set. GENERAL DESCRIPTION: typical of Western breeds, such as
BODY. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 points Ears: Slightly large, wide at the base, The ideal cat of this breed is a very round heads are to be avoided.
Torso. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 oval tips, somewhat longer than width at medium-sized cat of semi-foreign The personality of the Khao
Boning. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 base. Ears should point toward 11 and 1 type, descended from and resembling Manee, like that of all the native cats of
Musculature. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 o'clock. Ears should be well separated the native Khao Manees of Thailand, is communicative, though
Legs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 from each other, a bit less thn sn ear base Thailand. It is a shorthaired, not necessarily noisy. They are active,
Feet. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 width apart. Allow for light furnishings. playful, curious cats. They love to
Muzzle: Medium in length and width.
completely white cat with odd-colored
Tail. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 interact with people and hate to be left
Muzzle break is moderate, forming eyes, or same-colored eyes. Indeed,
boundary of hemispheric, rounded muzzle. the original eye color of the breed alone and ignored. The Khao Manee is
COAT/COLOR/PATTERN.. . . 20 points
Length/Texture. . . . . . . . . . . 12 Chin: Moderate, proportionl to the may have been limited to blue. highly intelligent. This is not a
Color. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 nose The history of the Khaomanee reserved, self-sufficient, independent
Forehead: Long, very slightly convex. probably began when the Thai people breed. But it is a great breed for those
CATEGORY: Traditional. Profile/Nose: Nearly straight, but with developed the Khao-plort, an all white who like cats that are all but human in
slight, straight, downhill slope from brow to cat with “mercury” colored eyes (most their personalities and needs.
DIVISION: Solid. just below the eyes. Nose may have
likely gray-blue). The Khao-plort is
slightly convex profile.
described in the Tamra Maew, the ALLOWANCES: Stud jowls in
Neck: Medium in length and width.
COLOR: White ONLY. Siamese Cat Poems, at least 700 males. Males also have significantly
BODY: years ago. Although it is not certain heavier chest and shoulder
PERMISSIBLE OUTCROSSES: Cats when the cat fanciers of ancient Siam musculature. Colored spots limited to
Torso: Medium. Underbelly is mostly
born in Thailand, Malaysia, Burma or Viet the head in kittens and young adults.
Nam of very average, moderate body and
firm, level and parallel to the ground, but began to favor odd-eyes in the Khao-
head type. Cat breeds that originate in
some loose skin on the underbelly is plort, it was probably about 100 years Tail faults that do not significantly
permissible. ago. The cats at that time came to be shorten the length of the tail or
Thailand, have proof of Thai ancestry and
Musculature: Very firm, but cat called Khaomanee which means significantly distract from the overall
maintain moderate conformation
should look agile and feel flexible and appearance.
resembling SE Asian cats: Korat, and the “white gem”. Khaomanee as of the
springy, not meaty or heavy. Males should
Experimental TICA breed, Maew Boran. twentieth century had become the
have more muscule than females, but
should not be cobby or thick-necked. preferred name in Thsilsn for the PENALIZE: Males resembling
HEAD: breed, although the breeders still females in size, boning or
Boning: Medium to slightly refined in
Shape: Modified wedge, medium often use Khao-Plort as a alternative musculature; females so large, heavy
females and slightly robust in males.
width, moderate length. From full front,
Legs: Medium to slightly long. name. in boning or musculature that they
face appears elliptical, with focus points
Feet: Oval in shape, medium in size in Khao Manees are derived from resemble males. Round eyes.
just below outer corners of eyes. Fairly
proportion to cat. the native race of cats still seen in Oriental eyes. Short or blunt muzzle;
prominent cheek bones lie along an inner
Tail: Medium. Proportionl to the Thailand today. Like other native cats very long or pointy muzzle. Narrow
ellipse with same focus points. Tip of
body, tapering gradually to the tip. Tail tip
nose and tips of ears form points of of Thailand, they should have upper head or narrow space between
kinks accepted.
equilateral triangle. Inner eye corners lie characteristics suitable for the hot, the ears; small ears, very large ears,
along line from nose tip to ear tip. wet, tropical climate, including a lithe, or ears set low or high (significantly
Eyes: Slightly to moderately large, COAT/COLOR:
but not extreme, body, medium length above or below 11 and 1 o’clock.
but not oversized, nocturnal or protruding. Length: Medium length short coat,
nose (handles hot air better than short Very straight profile. Tail fault that
Plump oval shape. Set a bit more than naturally varies with environmental
noses), a very short smooth coat, and noticeably shortens the length of the
an eye widths apart. Lines drawn from temperature.
corner to corner of each eye slant toward muscular and athletic but never bulky tail.
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KHAOMANEE (KM) Texture: Resilient and slightly body.
open, smooth enough to reveal Preserving the resemblance to
HEAD. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 points 10 and 2 o’clock.. Eye color may be odd, musculature, with a moderate under native Khao Manees includes, for
Shape. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 one blue and one green or yellow, two coat in most circumstances, very example, preserving the natural sexual
Eyes .... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 blue, two green or two yellow. One or both natural, not overly groomed, not dimorphism. (Males should typically be
Ears. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 eyes may be pigmented with both blue coarse nor very fluffy, naturally varies 8 to 11 pounds and may have slightly
Muzzle/Chin. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 and another color. Brilliance of eye colors with environmental temperature. heavier boning than females. Females
Forehead. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 and eye color contrast preferred.. Any eye Color: Very even snowy white. should typically be 6 to 8 pounds.) It
Profile/Nose. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 colors accepted. Points are evenly
divided between eye color and
implies that characteristics more
Neck. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
shape/size/set. GENERAL DESCRIPTION: typical of Western breeds, such as
BODY. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 points Ears: Slightly large, wide at the base, The ideal cat of this breed is a very round heads are to be avoided.
Torso. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 oval tips, somewhat longer than width at medium-sized cat of semi-foreign The personality of the Khao
Boning. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 base. Ears should point toward 11 and 1 type, descended from and resembling Manee, like that of all the native cats of
Musculature. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 o'clock. Ears should be well separated the native Khao Manees of Thailand, is communicative, though
Legs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 from each other, a bit less thn sn ear base Thailand. It is a shorthaired, not necessarily noisy. They are active,
Feet. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 width apart. Allow for light furnishings. playful, curious cats. They love to
Muzzle: Medium in length and width.
completely white cat with odd-colored
Tail. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 interact with people and hate to be left
Muzzle break is moderate, forming eyes, or same-colored eyes. Indeed,
boundary of hemispheric, rounded muzzle. the original eye color of the breed alone and ignored. The Khao Manee is
COAT/COLOR/PATTERN.. . . 20 points
Length/Texture. . . . . . . . . . . 12 Chin: Moderate, proportionl to the may have been limited to blue. highly intelligent. This is not a
Color. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 nose The history of the Khaomanee reserved, self-sufficient, independent
Forehead: Long, very slightly convex. probably began when the Thai people breed. But it is a great breed for those
CATEGORY: Traditional. Profile/Nose: Nearly straight, but with developed the Khao-plort, an all white who like cats that are all but human in
slight, straight, downhill slope from brow to cat with “mercury” colored eyes (most their personalities and needs.
DIVISION: Solid. just below the eyes. Nose may have
likely gray-blue). The Khao-plort is
slightly convex profile.
described in the Tamra Maew, the ALLOWANCES: Stud jowls in
Neck: Medium in length and width.
COLOR: White ONLY. Siamese Cat Poems, at least 700 males. Males also have significantly
BODY: years ago. Although it is not certain heavier chest and shoulder
PERMISSIBLE OUTCROSSES: Cats when the cat fanciers of ancient Siam musculature. Colored spots limited to
Torso: Medium. Underbelly is mostly
born in Thailand, Malaysia, Burma or Viet the head in kittens and young adults.
Nam of very average, moderate body and
firm, level and parallel to the ground, but began to favor odd-eyes in the Khao-
head type. Cat breeds that originate in
some loose skin on the underbelly is plort, it was probably about 100 years Tail faults that do not significantly
permissible. ago. The cats at that time came to be shorten the length of the tail or
Thailand, have proof of Thai ancestry and
Musculature: Very firm, but cat called Khaomanee which means significantly distract from the overall
maintain moderate conformation
should look agile and feel flexible and appearance.
resembling SE Asian cats: Korat, and the “white gem”. Khaomanee as of the
springy, not meaty or heavy. Males should
Experimental TICA breed, Maew Boran. twentieth century had become the
have more muscule than females, but
should not be cobby or thick-necked. preferred name in Thsilsn for the PENALIZE: Males resembling
HEAD: breed, although the breeders still females in size, boning or
Boning: Medium to slightly refined in
Shape: Modified wedge, medium often use Khao-Plort as a alternative musculature; females so large, heavy
females and slightly robust in males.
width, moderate length. From full front,
Legs: Medium to slightly long. name. in boning or musculature that they
face appears elliptical, with focus points
Feet: Oval in shape, medium in size in Khao Manees are derived from resemble males. Round eyes.
just below outer corners of eyes. Fairly
proportion to cat. the native race of cats still seen in Oriental eyes. Short or blunt muzzle;
prominent cheek bones lie along an inner
Tail: Medium. Proportionl to the Thailand today. Like other native cats very long or pointy muzzle. Narrow
ellipse with same focus points. Tip of
body, tapering gradually to the tip. Tail tip
nose and tips of ears form points of of Thailand, they should have upper head or narrow space between
kinks accepted.
equilateral triangle. Inner eye corners lie characteristics suitable for the hot, the ears; small ears, very large ears,
along line from nose tip to ear tip. wet, tropical climate, including a lithe, or ears set low or high (significantly
Eyes: Slightly to moderately large, COAT/COLOR:
but not extreme, body, medium length above or below 11 and 1 o’clock.
but not oversized, nocturnal or protruding. Length: Medium length short coat,
nose (handles hot air better than short Very straight profile. Tail fault that
Plump oval shape. Set a bit more than naturally varies with environmental
noses), a very short smooth coat, and noticeably shortens the length of the
an eye widths apart. Lines drawn from temperature.
corner to corner of each eye slant toward muscular and athletic but never bulky tail.
Revised 042814 Khaomanee Breed Standard, 05/01/2015 Revised 042814 Khaomanee Breed Standard, 05/01/2015
WITHHOLD ALL AWARDS DIAGRAMS:
(WW): Roman profile; pronounced
stop; pronounced convex forehead. Male
Fluffy or stand-out coat. Cobby body.
Obesity. Colored markings or clumps
of hair on cats over 18 months of age.
Paw pads and nose leather other than
pink.
DISQUALIFY (DQ):Crossed
eyes. Visible protrusion of the
cartilage at the end of the sternum
(xiphoid process).
Female

of definite challenge shall disqualify. The cat
complain aloud but may not threaten to harm. Profile
comprehensive rules governing penalties and
disqualifications.
Revised 042814 Khaomanee Breed Standard, 05/01/2015

LAPERM BREED GROUP (LP/LPS)
The LaPerm (LP) is a medium-sized, curly-coated cat, with a semi-foreign type
body. The LaPerm Shorthair (LPS) differs only in hair length.
HEAD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 points Almond shaped at rest and rounder when

Shape . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 alert. Set moderately far apart and slightly
Ears . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 slanted to the bottom of the outside ear
Eyes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 base. Eye color has no relation to coat
Chin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 color.
Muzzle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Muzzle: Slightly broad in proportion to
Nose . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 the wedge. Allowances should be made for
Profile . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 jowls on mature males.
Neck . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Profile: Straight nose with gentle convex
curve rising from the base of the eye to the
BODY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 points top of the eye, Forehead should be a flat
Torso . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 plane to the top of head, then smooth gentle
Legs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 curve back over top of head flowing down
Feet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 into neck. The brow, cheeks and profile
Tail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 should show gentle contours, with each
Boning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 flowing smoothly into the next.
Musculature . . . . . . . . . . 5
Ears: Placed to continue the modified
COAT/COLOR/PATTERN . . . . . 27 points wedge of the head; slightly flared and
Length . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 cupped; medium to large with furnishings
Texture . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 and earmuffs. Lynx tipping is desired.
Pattern . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Neck: Carried erect. Is medium long in
Color . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 proportion to body length.
Chin: Strong and firm. Is in a
OTHER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 points perpendicular line with tip of nose.
Balance . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Nose: Broad and straight with moderate
Condition . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 length.
Temperament . . . . . . . . . 3 BODY:
Legs: Medium long to match the body.
CATEGORY: All. Forelegs may be slightly shorter than hind
legs. Boning is medium .
DIVISION: All. Feet: Rounded.
Tail: Is in proportion to body. The LP
COLORS: All. will have a full plume tail and the LS will have
"bottle brush" tail. The tail will be thicker at
PERMISSIBLE OUTCROSSES: Domestic the base and taper toward the tip.
longhair/shorthair, not a member of a Boning: Medium.
recognized breed.. Musculature: Well-muscled.
COAT/COLOR/PATTERN:
HEAD: Length:
Shape: A modified wedge, slightly (LP) Medium-long to long; both males
rounded, gentle contours. Whisker pads and females may have ruff on neck at
should appear full and rounded. maturity. The tail is plumed with some
Eyes: Medium large and expressive. curling.
Revised 120109 LaPerm Breed Group Standard, 05/01/2004

(LPS) Short to approximately medium run your fingers through to the skin but will
long. There is no ruff. The tail is not plumed appear very curly. The cat will have ringlet
but hair may be wavy. type curls at the base of the ears and on the
Texture: underside of the neck running into the ruff on
(LP) Curly or wavy, curl is preferred. the longhaired version. The coat should be
The feel to the touch is unique among Rex free of matting, so it should not be too thick
breeds. It has a springy, textured feel. IT IS and heavy.
NOT WIRY. The feel to the touch in degree
of softness may vary among individual cats. ALLOWANCES: Lockets; a frizzy-type
The coat should be loose and bouncy and appearance. Lack of ear furnishings and/or
should stand away from the body. A coat lack of, or short, whiskers in kittens.
you can run your fingers through to the skin.
The coat is light and airy enough to part with PENALIZE: Lack of ear furnishings (LP).
a breath. The coat will have an almost Lack of, or short whiskers..
unkempt appearance (the"Gypsy Shag"
look). Longest and tightest curls are in the WITHHOLD ALL AWARDS (WW): Cobby
ruff and base of ear, The coat may vary in body, short legs, straight coat
length and fullness according to the season
and maturity of the cat.
(LPS) Curly or wavy. The feel to the
touch is unique among Rex breeds. It is a
textured feel. IT IS NOT WIRY. The feel to
the touch in degree of softness may vary
among individual cats. A springy coat yyyyy
texture standing away from the body with Temperament must be unchallenging; any sign of
waves over most of the cat. Does not have definite challenge shall disqualify. The cat may
a ruff or ringlets and the tail will be like a exhibit fear, seek to flee, or generally complain
bottle-brush. At times this coat will part aloud but may not threaten to harm. In
naturally down the middle of the back. accordance with Show Rules, ARTICLE
Pattern: All.
Colors: All. (216.9), a cat showing evidence of intent to
GENERAL DESCRIPTION: The LaPerm is having two descended testicles (216.11), cats with
a naturally occurring mutation producing both all or part of the tail missing , except as authorized
long and shorthaired cats. It is medium-sized by a Board approved standard (216.12.1), cats
and curly-coated, with a semi-foreign type with more than five toes on each front foot and
body. All colors are acceptable. All parts of
result of an injury or as authorized by a Board
the body are in harmony with the size of the approved standard (216.12.2), visible or invisible
cat. There is evidence of surprising weight tail faults if Board approved standard requires
for size. The cat is alert and seems to be disqualification (216.12.4), crossed eyes if
walking high on his legs. Coat texture will be Board approved standard requires
distinctly different than that of any other Rex disqualification (216.12.5), total blindness
mutation and will vary within the breed. (216.12.6), markedly smaller size, not in keeping
Whiskers will be very long and curly, ear with the breed (216.12.9), and depression of the
furnishings and eyebrow hairs may also curl
and may grow long enough to curl into eye. ARTICLE SIXTEEN for more comprehensive rules
The perfect cat will have a moderately soft, governing penalties and disqualifications.
but textured coat that will be loose and
bouncy, standing away from the body,
resembling a "Gypsy Shag". A coat you can
Revised 120109 LaPerm Breed Group Standard, 05/01/2004

LYKOI (LY)
The Lykoi is a natural mutation from the wild domestic cat population. The
breed has a unique color pattern which makes the hair coat roan. It is also
partially hairless. The combination of the color pattern and partial hairlessness
gives the Lykoi a werewolf-like appearance.
HEAD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 points Ears: Large, wide at the base and

Muzzle/Chin/Nose. . . . 8 pointed on the tips. Set high on the
Shape . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 head, vertical and erect. Hairless with
Ears . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 some sparse hair on outer surface
Eyes .. . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 allowed.
Profile . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Eyes: Medium, oval in shape to
Neck . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 almost round. Bias inside corner
BODY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 points points to the nose, outside corner
Torso. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 points to the outside ear edge.
Musculature . . . . . . . . 6 Waxing moon. The rims are hairless
Legs/Feet . . . . . . . . . . 5 giving the appearance of white eye
Boning. . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 liner. Gold color preferred.
Tail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Muzzle/Chin/Nose: Muzzle is
COAT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 points medium in length; fleshy with gently
Texture (Density) . . . 12 rounded hairless whisker pads and a
Color/Pattern. . . . . . . 12 definite whisker break. Muzzle ends
Length. . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 with a well-developed chin aligned
Mask . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 vertically with the nose, having a
rounded appearance; full but neither
CATEGORIES: Traditional. projecting nor receding. Nose is
DIVISIONS: Solid. hairless and leathery to the touch,
COLORS: Black roan only. Other slightly rounded down at the end.
colors are allowed for breeding, but There is a hairless mask connecting
not showing. the muzzle, chin, nose with the ears
PERMISSIBLE OUTCROSSES: and eyes.
Solid black Domestic Shorthair. Due Profile: A concave curve from brow
to the limited gene pool available, any to bridge. No Stop.
cat naturally born to have the sparse Neck: Medium length. Neither thin
hairless and roan color, regardless of nor overly muscular.
show standard, can be used for BODY:
breeding ONLY. They can be used in Torso: Foreign type.
showing if they meet the standard. Musculature: Lithe, slender.
HEAD: Having solid weight, without excessive
Shape: Modified wedge with bulk.
rounded contours from nose to Legs/Feet: Legs and feet are
cheeks to ears. Slightly rounded sparsely haired. Medium boning;
forehead. Slightly longer than wide. medium length. Feet are medium in
size and oval shaped. Toes are long
in appearance.
Boning: Medium.
Tail: Tail is shorter than body and
tapers to a point.
Corrected 08/03/2017 Lykoi Breed Standard, 05/01/2017

COAT: phases of hair growth. Eyes to be
Length: Short to medium length. smaller in proportion to head in cats
Texture: Partially hairless. less than 8 months old. Paw pads not
Undercoat is minimal; longer guard consistent with color. Allow for stud
hairs cover body. Amount of coat will jowls in males. Males may be
vary depending on cycle of hair, but substantially larger than females.
more coat is desirable over less coat. Pigmentation spots to full tanning can
Coat resembles the look of an occur when exposed to sunlight.
opossum coat. Soft to the touch. PENALIZE: More than sparse
Color/Pattern: Thirty percent to undercoat.
seventy percent range of dark black WITHHOLD ALL AWARDS (WW):
from root to tip hair intermixed with Absence of hairless face mask. Any
white amelanistic from root to tip hair base color other than black. No
with 50/50 being ideal. Roan(amelanistic hair). Tempera-
Mask: There is a hairless mask ment must be unchallenging; any sign
that connects the nose, muzzle, eyes of definite challenge shall disqualify.
and ears giving the classic werewolf The cat may exhibit fear, seek to flee,
face. or generally complain aloud but may
GENERAL DESCRIPTION: The not threaten to harm.
Lykoi is an ancient Greek word that
means wolf. Lykoi come in many
colors, but only solid black roan is
allowed to show. When one looks
straight into the face, the cat has the
appearance of the mythical werewolf.
The Lykoi is a partially hairless cat
that can be almost entirely hairless to Temperament must be unchallenging; any sign
almost completely coated, depending may exhibit fear, seek to flee, or generally
on the cycle of hair. The hair coat is complain aloud but may not threaten to harm.
unique in appearance in that it In accordance with Show Rules, ARTICLE
resembles the coat of an opossum SIXTEEN, the following shall be considered
when mostly coated. The Lykoi is a (216.9), a cat showing evidence of intent to
natural mutation that has been deceive (216.10), adult whole male cats not
reported intermittently over the past having two descended testicles (216.11), cats
few years. The Breed has been with all or part of the tail missing , except as
started from two separate sibling authorized by a board approved standard
litters in 2011. The Lykoi is a very each front foot and four toes on each back foot,
friendly cat and demands attention unless proved the result of an injury or as
from people. Most people consider authorized by a Board approved standard
them unattractive when they first see (216.12.2), visible or invisible tail faults if Board
approved standard requires disqualification
them, but then want to do nothing but
(216.12.4), crossed eyes if Board approved
hold them when they recover from the standard requires disqualification (216.12.5),
first impressions. Some people, after total blindness (216.12.6), markedly smaller
seeing them, want a little wolf. size, not in keeping with the breed (216.12.9),
LOCKETS: Allow. and depression of the sternum or unusually
small diameter of the rib cage itself
ALLOWANCES: Hairlessness varies (216.12.11.1). See Show Rules, ARTICLE
from almost completely hairless to SIXTEEN for more comprehensive rules
almost completely coated during governing penalties and disqualifications.
Corrected 08/03/2017 Lykoi Breed Standard, 05/01/2017

MAINE COON BREED GROUP (MC/MCP)
This Breed Group is comprised of the Maine Coon (MC) and the Maine Coon
Polydactyl (MCP).
HEAD. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 points gold. No relation to coat color. Blue and

Shape. . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 odd-eyes accepted
Eyes ... . . . . . . . . . . 5 in whites and particolors.
Ears: Large, wide at base with outer
Ears. . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
base set just slightly farther back than
Muzzle and Chin.. . . 10 inner base. Outer base just above the level
Profile. . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 of the top of the eye. Outside edges have
a very slight outward tilt that is not past
BODY. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 points eleven and one o'clock. Set fairly high on
Torso. . . . . . . . . . . . 10 head with inner edge of bases no more
Legs and Feet. . . . . . 3 than one ear's width apart. Taller than the
Tail. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 width at base but still in balance with head
length. Moderately pointed ears appear
Boning. . . . . . . . . . . . 7
taller due to lynx tips. Furnishings extend
Musculature. . . . . . . 10 beyond outer edge of ear.
Chin: Wide and deep enough to
COAT/COLOR/PATTERN. . . . . 25 points complete square look of muzzle. Firm, in
Length. . . . . . . . . . . 10 line with upper lip.
Texture. . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Muzzle: Square.
Color.. . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Profile: Gently curving forehead.
Pattern. . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Gentle concave curve at bridge of nose
flowing into a smooth nose line. Slight
nose bump allowed in kittens.
CATEGORY: Traditional.
BODY:
DIVISION: All. Torso: Large, long, substantial,
rectangular, equal in breadth from
COLOR: All. shoulders to hips. Broad chest. Level
back. Females may be noticeably smaller
PERMISSIBLE OUTCROSSES: None. than males.
Boning: Substantial.
Musculature: Substantial, powerful.
Overall balance and proportion are Legs: Medium length to form a
essential to the Maine Coon and no one rectangle with the body
feature should dominate the eye’s Feet:
attention over any other. MC: Large, round and well-tufted.
MCP: Large, well-tufted. Additional
HEAD: toes allowed on either fore or hind paws or
Shape: Broad, modified wedge. both. Paws may be mitten or patty foot.
Size in proportion to body. Slightly longer Symmetrical expression preferred.
than wide. Distinct muzzle break can be Maximum of 7 toes on any one foot.
seen under high prominent cheekbones Tail: At least as long as the body.
Eyes: Large, slightly oval, appear Wide at base and tapering to tip with full,
round when wide open. Outer corner of flowing fur.
eye points toward outer base of ear. Wide-
set. Color: Any shade of green and/or
Revised 09/24/14 Maine Coon Breed Group Standard, 05/01/2015

COAT/COLOR/PATTERN: Flat tops on openings
Length: Uneven; shorter on Ears: Very close, set straight up.
shoulders, gradually lengthening down Narrow bases. Wide-set, flared.
the back and sides. Long, full, shaggy Chin: Weak or receding, narrow,
belly fur and britches. Tail fur long, full, lack of depth.
flowing. Frontal ruff becomes more Muzzle: Prominent whisker pads.
developed with age. Profile: Straight. Roman nose.
Texture: All-weather coat. A slight Pronounced bump.
undercoat gives the coat body but coat Torso: Narrow
still falls smoothly.. Not cottony. Tail: Short tail.
Color: Particolors must have some Feet: Toes (excluding dewclaws)
white on all four feet. not touching the table.
Coat: Lack of slight undercoat or
GENERAL DESCRIPTION: The belly shag . Overall even coat.
Maine Coon is America's native Color: Obvious lockets
longhaired cat. The breed, with its
essentially amiable disposition,
developed through a natural selection
process where only the fittest survived.
It should always be remembered that
the Maine Coon developed basically as
a "working cat" able to fend for itself in
rough, woody terrain and under
extreme climatic conditions. The Maine
Coon is a large breed with big ears, Temperament must be unchallenging; any
sign of definite challenge shall disqualify.
broad chest, substantial boning, a
The cat may exhibit fear, seek to flee, or
long, hard-muscled, rectangular body generally complain aloud but may not
and a long, flowing tail, and large feet threaten to harm. In accordance with
with tufts. Show Rules, ARTICLE SIXTEEN, the
following shall be considered mandatory
ALLOWANCES: Standard favors the disqualifications: a cat that bites (216.9), a
male. Allowance MUST be made for a cat showing evidence of intent to deceive
significant size difference between the (216.10), adult whole male cats not having
male and the female. Type should not two descended testicles (216.11), cats with
be sacrificed for size. Breed is slow to all or part of the tail missing , except as
mature. Allow for tight ear set in
kittens and wider ear set in mature each front foot and four toes on each back
adults. Polydactyly is a trait with foot, unless proved the result of an injury or
variable expression and may as authorized by a Board approved standard
produce anything from a single (216.12.2), visible or invisible tail faults if
extra dew claw to extra toes on Board approved standard requires
each foot. Any of these Board approved standard requires
expressions are acceptable and disqualification (216.12.5), total blindness
there is no preference for more (216.12.6), markedly smaller size, not in
rather than fewer additional toes. keeping with the breed (216.12.9), and
Polydactyl mitten paws may appear diameter of the rib cage itself (216.12.11.1).
to toe out. See Show Rules, ARTICLE SIXTEEN for
PENALIZE: penalties and disqualifications.
Eyes: Slanted, almond-shaped
Revised 09/24/14 Maine Coon Breed Group Standard, 05/01/2015

MUNCHKIN BREED GROUP (MK/MKL)
The Munchkin and the Munchking Longhair are short-legged cats. They are
distinguished only by the appearance of the coat, the shorthair having a
medium-plush, resilient all-weather coat and the longhair a semi-long silky all-
weather coat.
HEAD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 points wide apart giving an open and alert

Shape . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 expression, and at a slight angle toward
Ears . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 the base of the ears. No relationship
Eyes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 between coat and eye color.
Chin/Nose/Muzzle . . . . . 7 Chin: Firm, but not overly prominent.
Profile . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 (Aligns with nose.)
Neck . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Muzzle: Moderate with gentle
contours in proportion with head.
BODY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 points Prominent whisker pads are acceptable.
Torso . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Nose: Medium in length; slight bump
Legs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 is acceptable.
Feet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Profile: Slight stop. Forehead is flat.
Tail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Neck: Firm musculature on males,
Boning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 slightly less on females.
Musculature . . . . . . . . . . 5
BODY:
COAT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 points Torso: Thick semi-foreign body, not
Length . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 compact. Back gently slopes upwards
Texture . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 from shoulders to tail. Well-rounded chest
and firm hips. Females generally
CATEGORY: All. smaller/lighter than males. Angulated
shoulder blades are acceptable.
DIVISIONS: All. Legs: Short, set evenly apart when
viewed from front or back. Upper and
COLORS: All. lower forelegs equal in length. Hind Legs:
Thigh and lower leg approximately equal
PERMISSIBLE OUTCROSSES: in length. Back legs slightly longer than
Domestic longhair/shorthair, not a front legs is acceptable.
member of a recognized breed. Feet: Round, compact in proportion
with body. All four feet pointed directly
straight forward, not inward or outward.
HEAD:
Tail: Carried erect when in motion,
Shape: Modified wedge with rounded
tapering to a rounded tip. Not overly
contours, in proportion with body. High,
thick. Length of the body
defined cheekbones. (Males can appear
Boning: Medium, without undue bulk.
larger than females.)
Musculature: Firmly developed
Ears: In proportion with head,
muscular strength, not bulky feeling on
broader at base, ending in slightly
females.
rounded tips. Placed as much on top of
the head as on the sides; not flaring; alert
COAT:
Furnishings: Lynx tips are acceptable on
Length (MK): Medium to short.
Longhair cats only.
Solids may have a less dense coat.
Eyes: Walnut shaped. Spaced rather
Length (MKL): Semi-long.
Revised 120109 Munchkin Breed Group Standard, 05/01/2007

Texture (MK): Semi-plush, all- PENALIZE: Cowhocking, protruding
weather, resilient, with medium undercoat sternum, snub or excessively long nose.
and lustrous appearance. Round eyes. Round head.
Texture (MKL): Flowing and silky, all-
weather, with moderate and medium WITHHOLD ALL AWARDS: Short,
undercoat. Slight to moderate ruff cobby body, curly coat.
permissible. Britches are shaggy, tail has
full plume. DISQUALIFY (DQ): Sway back.
Excessive bowing. Appearance of being
GENERAL DESCRIPTION: The a recognized breed miniaturized.
Munchkin is a short-legged cat. Its
distinctive short legs developed from a
spontaneous autosomal dominant
mutation which has occurred several
yyyyy
times in the domestic cat. Munchkins Temperament must be unchallenging; any sign
exhibit shortening and may have slight of definite challenge shall disqualify. The cat
bowing of the long bones. The spine is may exhibit fear, seek to flee, or generally
unaffected and similar in form and complain aloud but may not threaten to harm.
flexibility to that seen in other domestic In accordance with Show Rules, ARTICLE
cats. The short legs do not hamper SIXTEEN, the following shall be considered
mobility or survival ability. The breed has mandatory disqualifications: a cat that bites
been established from spontaneously
occurring domestic cat lines with having two descended testicles (216.11), cats
augmentation by outcrosses to other with all or part of the tail missing , except as
domestic cats. Munchkins are outgoing, authorized by a board approved standard
intelligent, and respond well to being (216.12.1), cats with more than five toes on
handled. They are accepted in both long each front foot and four toes on each back foot,
and short coat lengths. The Munchkin unless proved the result of an injury or as
and the Munchkin Longhair are
distinguished only by the appearance of Board approved standard requires
the coat, the shorthair having a medium disqualification (216.12.4), crossed eyes if
length plush, resilient all-weather coat and Board approved standard requires
the longhair a semi-long silky all-weather disqualification (216.12.5), total blindness
coat. (216.12.6), markedly smaller size, not in
LOCKETS: Allow depression of the sternum or unusually small
ALLOWANCES: Stud jowls in males. No comprehensive rules governing penalties and
other non-standard attributes allowed. disqualifications.
Revised 120109 Munchkin Breed Group Standard, 05/01/2007

MINUET BREED GROUP (MNT/MNL)
The Minuet and the Minuet Longhair are short legged, medium to substantially
boned cats. They are distinguished only by the appearance of the coat with the
shorthair having a plush all weather coat and the longhair a long silky coat with
britches and a plumed tail.
HEAD. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 points come above the lower edge of the eye.
Shape.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Profile: Gentle curve to a moderate
Eyes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 stop
Ears. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Neck: Head should blend into
Chin/Nose/Muzzle. . . . . . 7 moderately short neck.
Profile. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Neck. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 BODY:
Torso: Semi-cobby, well rounded.
BODY. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 points Straight top-line preferred, slight rise from
Legs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 the shoulders to tail is acceptable.
Torso. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Legs: Short, well developed, firm
Tail. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 musculature. Outer upper thigh boning
Boning. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 and musculature may be thick and
Musculature. . . . . . . . . . . 8 pronounced due to short legs. Inner leg
Feet. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 straight with little to no bowing though
slight bowing is acceptable.
COAT. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 points Feet: Rounded and neat, tufts on
Length. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 longhairs.
Texture. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Tail: In proportion to body length or
longer, not short. Long hairs should be
CATEGORY: All. plumed and flowing
Boning: Medium to substantial. In
DIVISIONS: All. front, legs should be short and straight
from the breadth of the chest adding to
COLORS: All. sturdy appearance.
Musculature: Substantial, firm and
PERMISSIBLE OUTCROSSES: Persian noticeable on front legs, not to be
confused with bowing
Breed Group, Munchkin Breed Group.
COAT/COLOR/PATTERN:
HEAD: Length (MNT): Short. Dense but
Shape: Round, broad, with well slightly longer than other shorthairs;
rounded contours when viewed from any standing away from body.
angle. Cheeks moderately full, top head Length (MNL): Semi-long, guard
rounded but not domed. hairs long and straight. Stands away from
Ears: Medium with preference the body. Noticeable ruff but not extreme.
given to slightly smaller ears but not Seasonal variations in coats shall be
extreme. Rounded tips. Set wide apart. recognized. Britches are shaggy.
Eyes: Large and round, wide open Texture (MNT): Short, plush double
but not protruding. No brow ridge. Deep coat preferred, all weather, not lying flat.
brilliant eye color is preferred which Texture (MNL): Soft, slight undercoat
conforms to coat color. gives the coat body but coat still falls
Chin: Rounded and moderate smoothly. Not cottony. Possible curls on
Muzzle: Moderately short and broad underbody.
with well rounded whisker pads.
Nose: Moderately short, broad and CONDITION AND BALANCE: Good
with an obvious stop, but no break; not muscle tone; well-muscled, but not fat.
snub. Top of the nose leather should not
Revised 1/23/15 Minuet Breed Group Standard, 05/01/2012

Legs disproportionally short but no more
than 1/3 shorter than the body length to
avoid overly short legs.
GENERAL DESCRIPTION: The Minuet

is a hybrid of the Persian Breed Group
and the Munchkin breed group. The
desired result is a cat that resembles the
Persian of earlier eras with the shortened
legs of the Munchkin. The ideal Minuet
is an active cat with a playful attitude, PROPER LEG LENGTH
medium sized and strong with noticeable
boning and musculature, especially on
the short hair group. The cat should have
a very open and round face with a sweet
expression and large eyes that do not
tear. The coat should be non-matting
LOCKETS: Allow
PENALIZE: Brow dome, snub nose,

wedge shaped head, thin muzzle, large
pointed ears, small and close set eyes,
tearing, inadequate nose, tiny nares,
protruding sternum, tail fault, crossed
eyes. Legs that are too short, less than TOO SHORT
1/3 the length of the body.

DISQUALIFY (DQ): Nose break, severe Temperament must be unchallenging; any sign
malocclusion, non-standard leg length, of definite challenge shall disqualify. The cat
severe tail fault. may exhibit fear, seek to flee, or generally
(216.12.2), visible or invisible tail faults if Board
total blindness (216.12.6), markedly smaller
size, not in keeping with the breed (216.12.9),
and depression of the sternum or unusually
small diameter of the rib cage itself
(216.12.11.1). See Show Rules, ARTICLE
SIXTEEN for more comprehensive rules
Revised 1/23/15 Minuet Breed Group Standard, 05/01/2012

MINSKIN (MS)
HEAD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 points Muzzle: Short and broad.

Shape . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Prominent whisker pads.
Ears . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Nose: Slight curvature at the end,
Eyes/Color .. . . . . . . . 10 neither straight nor humped.
Muzzle/Chin . . . . . . . 10 Profile: Visible stop.
Nose . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Neck: Well-developed and flexible.
Profile . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Not bulky.
Neck . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
BODY:
BODY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 points Torso: Semi-cobby, may appear
Torso . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 longer due to short legs. The back is
Legs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 straight but allowance may be made
Feet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 for a slight rise from shoulders to tail as
Tail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 the back legs are, or may appear to be,
Boning . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 slightly longer than the front legs. The
Musculature . . . . . . . . 8 chest is broad, strong and well-
muscled.
COAT/COLOR/PATTERN 25 points Legs: Short. The front upper and
Length . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 lower forelegs should be equal in
Texture . . . . . . . . . . . 10 length. The back thigh and lower legs
Color/Pattern . . . . . . . 5 approximately equal in length and may
be slightly longer than front legs.
CATEGORY: All. Feet: Rounded, compact and
strong. All four feet point directly
DIVISION: All. straight forward and not inward or
outward.
COLORS: All. Tail: Slightly longer than the body,
tapering gently from the base to a
PERMISSIBLE OUTCROSSES: slightly blunted tip.
Domestic shorthairs, not a member Boning: Sturdy, not fine boned,
of a recognized breed. may appear and feel heavier with
muscling.
HEAD: Musculature: Hard, lean and mus-
Shape: Rounded, wider than cular.
long,
with no flat planes. COAT:
Ears: Large, open and alert, with Length: Short. Fur-points (short,
slightly rounded tips. Broad at the closely packed soft fur, covering the
base with bell cups or jugs. entire mask, ears, legs, tail and
scrotum). Fur-points are defined by
Placement is as much on the side of
the density of the fur on the outer
the head as the top.
extremities in comparison to the rest of
Eyes: Large and round. Set the body which is visibly more
wide, more than an eye’s width apart. sparsely coated. The fur extending
Expression is open and alert. from the legs may rise up onto the
Chin: Firm and strong, aligning shoulders, the hips and the buttocks.
with the tip of the nose.
Revised 05/01/08 Minskin Breed Standard, 05/01/2008
The temples (forehead in front of WITHHOLD ALL AWARDS (WW):
ears) are noticeably sparse with Lack of fur-points.
bareness extending from the top of
the eyes to the frontal base of the DISQUALIFY (DQ): Sway back.
ear. Furnishings, if any, are sparse.
Ear muffs may or may not be
present. Whiskers may be present,
sparse, broken or absent. The neck,
chest and abdomen may appear
hairless but are covered in a very
thin, fine down. Both adults and
kittens may have some wrinkling to
the skin but this is more apparent in
kittens.
Texture: Rippled and soft like a fine

cashmere garment.

Minskin is a noticeably small and
stocky cat with a sweet and alert
expression. They have a rounded
head, large round eyes and a
semi-cobby body. Minskins are easy
to identify by their short, soft
fur-points and their short-stature.
The Minskin coat has an overall look
and feel of a soft cashmere garment yyyyy
and they are quite warm to the touch. of definite challenge shall disqualify. The cat
The short stature of the Minskin may exhibit fear, seek to flee, or generally
accentuates their otter-like appeal; complain aloud but may not threaten to harm. In
this is the result of a natural accordance with Show Rules, ARTICLE
spontaneous autosomal dominant mandatory disqualifications: a cat that bites
mutation. Their size and stature do (216.9), a cat showing evidence of intent to
not hamper mobility or quality of life. deceive (216.10), adult whole male cats not
They are swift and agile, sweet- having two descended testicles (216.11), cats
tempered and respond well to being authorized by a Board approved standard
handled. (216.12.1), cats with more than five toes on each
front foot and four toes on each back foot,
ALLOWANCES: Mild bowing in the unless proved the result of an injury or as
front legs is allowed. Consideration (216.12.2), visible or invisible tail faults if Board
should be given to seasonal and approved standard requires disqualification
hormonal variations in the coat. (216.12.4), crossed eyes if Board approved
PENALIZE: Lockets. Narrow chest; not in keeping with the breed (216.12.9), and
cow-hocked; foreign type; undershot depression of the sternum or unusually small
chin; small or close-set eyes. diameter of the rib cage itself (216.12.11.1).
disqualifications.
Revised 05/01/08 Minskin Breed Standard, 05/01/2008
MANX BREED GROUP (MX/CY)
DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE MANX AND CYMRIC: The Manx and
Cymric are essentially the same in all respects, the Cymric having a longer
coat. The Cymric (CY) has a medium/semi long coat with a silky texture, which
varies with coat color. Britches, tufts of hair between the toes and full
furnishings in the ears distinguish the Cymric from the Manx. The Manx (MX)
has a short well-padded coat with a crisper texture, which varies with coat color.
Sparse furnishing in the ears and no tufts between the toes exemplify the Manx
as a shorthair cat.
HEAD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 points Ears: Rather wide at base,
Shape . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 tapering to rounded tip. Medium-
Ears . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 sized, set wide apart; when viewed
Eyes . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 from behind, they resemble the
Chin . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 rocker of a cradle. Hair may be
Nose/Muzzle/Profile . 8 tufted with sparse furnishings in the
Neck . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Manx, and full furnishings in the
Cymric.
BODY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 points Eyes: Rounded and large
Torso . . . . . . . . . . . 10 angled, slightly higher at the outer
Legs and Feet . . . . 10 edge of the eye. Color conforms to
Tail(less) . . . . . . . . . . 8 coat color but should only be
Boning/Musculature 12 considered if all other points are
equal.
COAT/COLOR/PATTERN 15 points Chin: Strong.
Coat Length . . . . . . . 5 Muzzle: Slightly longer than
Coat Texture . . . . . . 5 broad with definite muzzle break.
Pattern/Color . . . . . . 5 Round whisker pads.
Profile: Gentle nose dip with a
OTHER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 points moderately rounded forehead.
Balance . . . . . . . . . . 5 Neck: Short and thick.
Condition . . . . . . . . . 5 BODY:
Torso: Cobby, medium-sized
CATEGORY: All. body. Great depth of flank, short
back which forms a smooth
DIVISION: All. continuous arch from the shoulders
to the round rump. Body should not
COLORS: All. be so short that it appears out of
balance.
PERMISSIBLE OUTCROSSES: Legs: Sturdy boning and well-
None. muscled. Forelegs shorter than hind
legs. Hind legs with substantial
HEAD: musculature, should be straight when
Shape: Rounded and slightly viewed from behind.
longer than broad. Medium size. Feet: Round shape of medium
Cheeks are prominent and stud jowls size. Suggestion of toe tufts in the
in the mature stud cat. Cymric.
Revised 05/01/04 Manx Breed Group Standard, 05/01/2004

Tail: Appears tailless. No back and over the rump. The rump
penalty for a rise of bone or cartilage of the Manx and Cymric is felt with
which does not stop the judge’s hand the palm of the hand ONLY. The
when the palm is stroked down the flank should have greater depth than
back and over the rump. any other breed, adding much to the
Boning: Sturdy. short, cobby appearance.
Musculature: Well-muscled. ALLOWANCES: Seasonal changes
COAT/COLOR: in coat length and texture. White
Length: button or lockets are permitted and
(MX): Short, double coat, but not are not penalized.
close-lying. PENALIZE: Eyes set straight across
(CY): Medium double coat. in head or eyes close together; rangy
Texture: body, level back; short hind legs, fine
(MX) Soft. Texture can vary with boning, bowed or cow-hocked
the coat color. The coat should have (knock-kneed) hind legs.
a soft, well-padded quality due to the WITHHOLD ALL AWARDS(WW):
open outer coat and thick, close Evidence of illness or poor health.
undercoat. Seasonal changes in DISQUALIFY (DQ): Any congenital
coat and texture are allowed. deformity. Weak hindquarters
(CY): Silky. Texture can vary causing inability to stand or walk
with the coat color. The coat should properly.
have a well-padded quality due to the
open outer coat and thick close
under coat. Seasonal changes in
coat length and texture are allowed.
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Pattern: All. Temperament must be unchallenging; any
Color: All, white buttons or sign of definite challenge shall disqualify. The
lockets are permitted and are not cat may exhibit fear, seek to flee, or generally
penalized. complain aloud but may not threaten to harm.
GENERAL DESCRIPTION: The SIXTEEN, the following shall be considered
overall appearance should be that of mandatory disqualifications: a cat that
a medium-sized, compact, muscular bites (216.9), a cat showing evidence of intent
cat. The Manx and Cymric have a to deceive (216.10), adult whole male cats not
round head with a firm muzzle and with all or part of the tail missing , except as
prominent cheeks, short front legs, authorized by a board approved standard
height of hindquarters, great depth of (216.12.1), cats with more than five toes on
flank, and a short back which forms each front foot and four toes on each back
a smooth continuous arch from the authorized by a Board approved standard
shoulders to the round rump. Manx (216.12.2), visible or invisible tail faults if
and Cymric are slow in maturing and Board approved standard requires
allowance should be made for young disqualification (216.12.4), crossed eyes if
cats in judging depth of flank, stud disqualification (216.12.5), total blindness
jowls in the male, and overall lack of (216.12.6), markedly smaller size, not in
maturity. The Manx and Cymric keeping with the breed (216.12.9), and
should appear tailless. There is no depression of the sternum or unusually small
penalty for a rise of bone or cartilage See Show Rules, ARTICLE SIXTEEN for
which does not stop the judges hand more comprehensive rules governing
when the palm is stroked down the penalties and disqualifications.
Revised 05/01/04 Manx Breed Group Standard, 05/01/2004

NEBELUNG (NB)
HEAD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 points Ears: Large and pointed, set to
Shape . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 continue the modified wedge.
Eyes .. . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Chin: Straight line from the tip of
Ears . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 the nose to the tip of the chin.
Chin . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Muzzle: Medium length. Puffy
Muzzle . . . . . . . . . . . 3 whisker pads, which may give a pouty
Profile . . . . . . . . . . . 10 look in females. Allowance to be
made for jowls in the stud cat. Nose
Neck . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
pad is charcoal gray.
Profile: The forehead should
BODY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 points appear straight to the level of the upper
Torso . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 edge of the eye. The profile from here
Legs . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 to the tip of the nose has such a
Feet . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 shallow concave curve that it appears
Tail . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 virtually straight. This creates a
Boning . . . . . . . . . . . 5 distinctive angle level with the upper
Musculature . . . . . . . 5 edge of the eye. There must be no
stop, break or nose bump, nor must
COAT/COLOR/PATTERN 35 points there be a straight profile from the top
Length . . . . . . . . . . . 15 of the head to nose tip. A straight line
Texture . . . . . . . . . . . 5 is seen from tip of the nose to the tip of
Pattern/Color . . . . . 15 the chin. These lines may be obscured
by longer hair.
CATEGORY: Traditional. Neck: Long, gracefully slender,
but may appear shorter because of
dense fur.
DIVISION: Solid.
BODY:
Torso: Should appear well-
COLOR: Blue. proportioned and athletic, semi foreign
in
PERMISSIBLE OUTCROSSES: type. The overall body structure is
Russian Blue. long and graceful with medium boning.
The cat should appear neither rangy
HEAD: and leggy, nor cobby and short. Males
Shape: Modified wedge in good are proportionately larger than
proportion to the body. More pointed females. Proportion and general
than rounded, although longer hair balance is to be desired more than
may give a rounded look. mere size.
Eyes: Very slightly oval, of Legs: Long with medium boning.
medium size and widely spaced. Feet: Medium-sized, well-rounded
Color: Green with yellow/green mixture ovals with generous tufting between
allowed. In kittens, changing from the toes. Appears to stand and walk
yellow to green. Should show green on balls of feet.
halo around pupil by 8 months. As Tail: Hair must be longer than on
vividly green as possible at maturity, body. Length is in balance with the
which could be at 2 years or more. The length of the body. Ideally, at least
more richness and depth of color, the equal to the body length from rump to
better. shoulder blades.
Revised 05/01/04 Nebelung Breed Standard, 05/01/2004

Musculature: Athletic, not bulky, and the eyes range in color from
and proportioned to carry the body yellowish green to green. Size is
length and weight. Both males and medium and the body well-muscled.
females should be well-muscled. The coat is medium long on the body,
COAT/COLOR/PATTERN: longer on the tail, with lighter colored
Length: Medium-long over the guard hairs. The overall appearance is
body with increasing length from the long, sturdy and well muscled.
shoulder area to tail. Males may ALLOWANCES: Seasonal changes in
display a neck ruff, but females to a coat length and texture. Ghost tabby
lesser extent. Fur is longer on the tail. markings permitted in kittens. In
Feathering behind the ears of a lighter kittens and young adults: yellow eyes
shade of blue is desirable. changing to green (green halo should
Texture: A soft two-layered coat, be around pupil by 8 months). Allow
suitable for all weather, resistant to for size differences between males and
water. Outer coat is fine and silky, females. Jowling of mature males.
semi-long over the body, beginning at PENALIZE: Rangy or cobby body.
the shoulders, where the coat is Underweight, poor condition. Weak
slightly shorter. Pantaloons on hind chin. Any white spots or lockets.
legs. Allowance for seasonal changes:
winter coat is denser, fuller, longer and
softer. Summer coat is less dense and
tends to drape over the body. Adult
coats may take up to 2 years to fully
develop.
Color: Coat color is blue, sound to
the roots, with a soft lustrous sheen. yyyyy
Silver tipping is desirable, but not sign of definite challenge shall disqualify. The
mandatory. Often, silver tipping is only cat may exhibit fear, seek to flee, or generally
evident over the head and shoulders, complain aloud but may not threaten to harm.
since it is frequently covered by the In accordance with Show Rules, ARTICLE
outer coat on the rest of the body. SIXTEEN, the following shall be considered
Lighter shades of blue desirable but (216.9), a cat showing evidence of intent to
silver tipping may not be evident. deceive (216.10), adult whole male cats not
Undercoat layer is very soft down, having two descended testicles (216.11), cats
lighter blue in contrast to the guard with all or part of the tail missing , except as
hairs of the outer coat. May give authorized by a board approved standard
appearance of being "shaded" when
back brushed against the nap. foot, unless proved the result of an injury or as
Emphasis is to be on soundness of authorized by a Board approved standard
color, but not on individual hue. There (216.12.2), visible or invisible tail faults if
should be no bias given to body color Board approved standard requires
alone. disqualification (216.12.4), crossed eyes if
GENERAL DESCRIPTION: The goal disqualification (216.12.5), total blindness
of Nebelung breeding program is to (216.12.6), markedly smaller size, not in
produce a blue cat with the same type keeping with the breed (216.12.9), and
as those imported from Russia in the depression of the sternum or unusually small
nineteenth and early twentieth diameter of the rib cage itself (216.12.11.1).
centuries and to combine this type with
a thick shimmering coat of medium penalties and disqualifications.
length. The body and tail are long, the
ears large in proportion to the head
Revised 05/01/04 Nebelung Breed Standard, 05/01/2004

NORWEGIAN FOREST (NF)
HEAD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 points outer edge of each ear are desirable.
Shape . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 The outer edge of the ear should follow
Ears . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 the line of the head down to the chin.
Eyes .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Muzzle: Following the line of the
Chin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 triangular head, with no evidence of
Muzzle . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 pinch or snippiness.
Profile . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Profile: Long, straight profile from
tip of nose to brow without break in
BODY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 points line, i.e., no stop.
Torso . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Neck: Muscular; medium in length.
Legs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Tail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 BODY:
Boning . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Torso: Medium long and
Musculature . . . . . . . . . 7 substantial.
Legs: In proportion to the body
COAT AND COLOR . . . . 25 points length, with hind legs higher than fore
Length . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 legs.
Texture . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Feet: Large, round, well-tufted.
Tail: Long and bushy. Should be
CATEGORY: Traditional. at least as long as the body.
DIVISION: All Divisions. Musculature: Strongly built and
sturdy.
COLORS: All Colors.
COAT/COLOR:
PERMISSIBLE OUTCROSSES: Length: Semi-long.
None. Texture: The dense, woolly
undercoat is covered by a smooth,
HEAD: water repellant upper coat which
Shape: Triangular, where all sides consists of long, coarse and glossy
are equally long when measured from hair covering the back and the sides.
the outer base of the ears to the chin A fully coated cat has a full ruff and
and between the outer base of the britches.
ears; good height when seen in profile; Colors: All colors of all divisions
forehead is sloped back. of the traditional category are
Eyes: Large, almond shaped, set recognized including all colors with
obliquely. Alert expression. All eye white. Any amount of white is allowed
colors except odd-eyes or blue anywhere on the cat.
permitted regardless of coat color.
Odd-eyes and blue eyes permitted in OTHER:
white and with white only. Balance: Muscular and well-
Ears: Large, wide at the base, proportioned.
arched forward as if listening, slightly Condition: Not applicable/
rounded tips that appear pointed when assumed.
lynx tips are present. Lynx tips and Temperament: Intelligent and
furnishings that extend beyond the independent.
Revised 05/01/04 Norwegian Forest Breed Standard, 05/01/2004

GENERAL DESCRIPTION: The and imposing, often weighing 12-15
Norwegian Forest has evolved through pounds or more. The females can be
the centuries as a product of its considerably smaller. This breed is not
environment. They had to feed, fully developed until 5 years of age.
defend, and protect themselves from
the elements in the forests. Only the ALLOWANCES: Buttons, spots and
cats that were good hunters and fast to lockets allowed in all colors. Length of
escape from predators survived. coat and density of undercoat vary with
Norwegian Forest cats that survived the seasons. Under no circumstances
their first winter had the correct, semi- should a cat be penalized for having a
long, water-repellant coat and were semi-long coat. Coat is evaluated
well-proportioned, strong, and primarily on texture and quality. Allow for
intelligent. These no nonsense traits size difference between males and
carry into the show ring. The females. Very slow maturing of this
breed should be taken into account.
Norwegian Forest is intelligent,
Mature males may have broader heads
independent and alert to its
than females.
surroundings. A Norwegian Forest is
large to medium-large size overall and
PENALIZE: Too small and finely built
strongly built. They are high on their
cats. Round or square head; profile with
legs, with a medium long, rectangular a break (stop). Round eyes. Ears too
body. Their hind legs are higher than small or narrow at the base. Legs that
their fore legs. They are muscular and are short, thin - not in proportion to the
heavily boned. Their head is body, or cowhocked. Short tail. Cobby
triangular, with all three sides equal or extremely long body. Dry or silky
when measured between the outer texture on coat.
base of each ear and from these points
to the chin. The profile is long and yyyyy
straight with no break or stop and Temperament must be unchallenging; any
displays a strong chin. Their eyes are cat may exhibit fear, seek to flee, or generally
expressive, large, wide almond- complain aloud but may not threaten to harm.
shaped, and set on an oblique tilt. In accordance with Show Rules, ARTICLE
Their ears are large, open and set in SIXTEEN, the following shall be considered
line with the triangular shape of the mandatory disqualifications: a cat that bites
head. They may be well-tufted and (216.9), a cat showing evidence of intent to
have lynx tips. Their tail is long, having two descended testicles (216.11), cats
flowing and carried high. The with all or part of the tail missing , except as
Norwegian Forest is known for its authorized by a board approved standard
dense, rich fur with a woolly undercoat (216.12.1), cats with more than five toes on
covered by long, coarse guard hairs. each front foot and four toes on each back
This coat is warm and water-repellant. authorized by a Board approved standard
A fully coated cat has a full ruff and (216.12.2), visible or invisible tail faults if
britches. In the summer, the coat is Board approved standard requires
short. The coat feels dense, especially disqualification (216.12.4), crossed eyes if
on tabbies. Solid, bicolor and tri-color Board approved standard requires
cats often have a softer coat. The disqualification (216.12.5), total blindness
length of the Norwegian Forest coat is keeping with the breed (216.12.9), and
semi-long, which means that it should depression of the sternum or unusually small
not be as long as a Persian coat. diameter of the rib cage itself (216.12.11.1).
The overall appearance is of an See Show Rules, ARTICLE SIXTEEN for
alert, healthy, firm, muscular and well- more comprehensive rules governing
proportioned cat. The males are large
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OJOS AZULES BREED GROUP (OA/OAL)
The Ojos Azules (OA) is a moderate shorthair breed. The Ojos Azules Longhair
(OAL) has medium-long hair with moderate density and a silky texture.
HEAD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 points an arched and supple neck of moderate

Shape . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 length. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Ears . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Ears: Medium size, slightly rounded at
Eyes .. . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 the tips, and are set relatively high with the
Chin and Muzzle . . . . . . 5 distance between the ears being slightly less
Nose and Profile . . . . . . 5 than their width at the base.
Neck . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Eyes: Should be the dominant feature
BODY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 points of the face. Shape is a nearly round almond,
Torso . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 as large as possible without protruding, set
Legs/Feet . . . . . . . . . . . 10 slightly obliquely and separated by just
Tail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 slightly more than the width of one eye. Eye
Boning/Musculature . . . . 5 color should be clear blue or blue-grey, not
COAT/COLOR/PATTERN . . . . . 25 points turquoise or lavender. In odd-eyes, the
Coat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 second eye may be gold, copper, or green.
Color/Pattern . . . . . . . . 15 A deeper eye color is preferred.
OTHER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 points Chin: Neither prominent nor receding;
Balance . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 should fill out the bottom of the muzzle
Condition . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 inconspicuously.
Muzzle: Square.
CATEGORY: All. Profile: Top skull should be gently
rounded and there is a slight nose break.
DIVISION: All.
BODY:
COLOR: All. Preference is given to colors Torso: Should appear well-
and patterns which would not be expected to proportioned, with the cat standing about the
have blue eyes in the absence of the Ojos same height at the shoulders as the body
trait. Pointed cats and those in the “any length from shoulders to rump; neither rangy
color with white” divisions must exhibit the and leggy nor cobby and short-coupled. A
characteristic white tail tip, as these colors cross-section of the body should be oval, not
may have blue eyes for reasons unrelated to slab-sided or round. The cat should appear
the unique Ojos gene. Solid white is supple and graceful rather than powerful or
discouraged for breeding and exhibition delicate.
since it may be difficult to distinguish a white Legs: Hind legs should be moderately
Ojos from the usual blue-eyed white. angulated and slightly longer than the
forelegs, so that the top line rises gently from
PERMISSIBLE OUTCROSSES: Domestic shoulders to hindquarters.
longhair/shorthair, not a member of a Feet: Small, consistent with the medium
recognized breed. to fine bone and moderate musculature
throughout.
HEAD: Tail: Tapering, in proportion to the body.
Shape: Equilateral triangle from the The patterning of hair follicles may make the
outer ear base to the tip of the muzzle, with tip appear wider when viewed from the side
a whisker break caused by prominent than when viewed from above in some
cheekbones. Neither large nor small in specimens.
proportion to the torso; carried gracefully on
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COAT: and neck than on the body. This is due to
Length/Texture: the action of the Ojos gene and is not
(OA) The moderate shorthair coat is considered a fault.
soft, fine, and silky in texture, shiny and
clean. All hair types are present. The GENERAL DESCRIPTION: The Ojos
undercoat is not unusually prominent, but Azules cat should impress one immediately
may be more noticeable in colors such as with its sweet and appealing expression and
the dilutes, which often have a finer coat its large and lovely blue or odd eyes. A cat
texture. of medium size, it is medium to fine-boned
Length/Texture: and of moderate type, not cobby nor rangy,
(OAL) The longhair coat is medium long nor noticeably oriental. The cat should
with moderate density and a silky texture. A appear supple and graceful, balanced and
moderate ruff may be present but is not proportionate in all parts. It should be alert
required. The tail has a full plume. The and amiable. Males should not show
britches may have a shaggy appearance. exaggerated masculinity, nor females
extreme delicacy. The word "pretty" should
COLOR AND PATTERN: come to mind when looking at either sex.
All colors and patterns of all divisions
are permitted, however, any cat being shown ALLOWANCES: Peripheral white patches in
for championship must be blue or odd-eyed. solids, tabbies, torties, and silvers, providing
The general color descriptions apply, the markings are confined to tail tip, muzzle,
however, because of the unique action of the and feet. The white in these divisions must
Ojos gene, cats will often show characteristic not extend up onto the legs or involve the
white patches on the most peripheral chest or abdomen.
portions of the body, including the tip of the
tail, face, muzzle, and toes of the hind feet. PENALIZE: Rangy or cobby. Snippy
White limited to these areas on a solid, for muzzle. Short tail. Eyes pale, white, small, or
example, is not considered a fault but rather oriental. Distinct lockets on the chest or
is simply a manifestation of the Ojos trait and abdomen. Excessive plushness. Oversize
as such should not result in transfer to the or overweight. Poor condition. Fearfulness
particolor divisions. In general, lesser or ill temper.
degrees of white are to be preferred.
Distinct lockets or belly spots are considered WITHHOLD ALL AWARDS (WW): Neither
a fault and do not appear to be a eye blue. Lack of white tail tip in particolors,
characteristic expression of the Ojos trait. pointed, or intermediate colors.
The pointed colors must exhibit peripheral
white patches, preferably including the tail yyyyy
tip, to identify the cat as being a true Ojos. Temperament must be unchallenging; any sign of definite
challenge shall disqualify. The cat may exhibit fear, seek to flee,
Bicolors and particolors (resulting from or generally complain aloud but may not threaten to harm. In
interaction between the Ojos gene and accordance with Show Rules, ARTICLE SIXTEEN, the
following shall be considered mandatory disqualifications: a
traditional white spotting) will always have a cat that bites (216.9), a cat showing evidence of intent to deceive
white tail tip, which may involve the majority (216.10), adult whole male cats not having two descended testicles
(216.11), cats with all or part of the tail missing , except as
of the tail, and must have four white feet. authorized by a board approved standard (216.12.1), cats with
Otherwise, the particolor patterns will be more than five toes on each front foot and four toes on each back
foot, unless proved the result of an injury or as authorized by a
similar to the general descriptions for cats Board approved standard (216.12.2), visible or invisible tail faults
with white. Solid white is strongly if Board approved standard requires disqualification
(216.12.4), crossed eyes if Board approved standard requires
discouraged as it may be impossible to disqualification (216.12.5), total blindness (216.12.6), markedly
identify the Ojos trait in the presence of smaller size, not in keeping with the breed (216.12.9), and
depression of the sternum or unusually small diameter of the rib
dominant white. Tortoiseshell Ojos will often cage itself (216.12.11.1). See Show Rules, ARTICLE SIXTEEN for
exhibit larger patches of color on the head more comprehensive rules governing penalties and
disqualifications.
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OCICAT (OC)
HEAD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 points allowed. No relationship between
Shape . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 coat and eye color.
Ears . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Neck: Arched.
Eyes .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Muzzle . . . . . . . . . . . 10 BODY:
Torso: Moderate, semi-foreign,
BODY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 points with some depth to chest, ribs slightly
Torso . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 sprung. Back level to slightly higher
Size . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 in rear. Reasonably level flank.
Legs/Feet . . . . . . . . . 10 Boning: Moderate.
Tail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Musculature: Substantial, yet with
athletic appearance.
COAT/COLOR/PATTERN 40 points Tail: Slight taper, medium slim,
Texture . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 fairly long with dark tip.
Pattern . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Legs: Medium long, in good
Color . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 proportion to body. Good substance
and well-muscled.
CATEGORIES: Traditional. Feet: Oval, compact and in
proportion to legs.
DIVISIONS: Tabby and
Silver/Smoke. COAT:
Length: Long enough to carry
COLORS: Spotted pattern ONLY, several bands of ticking..
eumelanistic colors ONLY. Texture: Fine, thick, tight, close-
lying.
Abyssinian, Siamese COLOR: Each hair should carry
several bands of color. All colors
HEAD: should be clear. The color is usually
Shape: Modified wedge, with lighter around the eyes, on the chin
slight curve from muzzle to cheek. In and lower jaw: with the darkest color
pleasing proportion to body. on the tip of the tail. Clarity of
Profile: Visible but gentle rise contrast is preferred. Distinctive
from bridge of nose to brow. markings should be clearly seen from
Muzzle: Well-defined, suggestion any angle. Those on the face, legs
of squareness; in profile shows good and tail may be darker than those on
length, no suggestion of snippiness. the torso. Ground color may be
Jaws firm with proper bite. darker on the saddle and lighter on
Chin: Strong. the underside, chin, and lower jaw.
Ears: Moderately large. Set so Pale colors will show less contrast
as to corner the head. Lynx tips are than darker ones
a bonus when present.
Eyes: Large almond shaped. PATTERN:
Angled slightly upward toward the There is an intricate tabby “M” on
ears with more than the length of an the forehead, with markings
eye apart. All eye colors except blue extending up over the head between
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the ears, breaking into small spots on on the face, legs and tail may be
the lower neck and shoulders. darker than those on the torso.
Mascara markings are found around Ground color may be darker on the
the eyes and on cheeks. Rows of saddle and lighter on the underside,
round spots run along the spine from chin, and lower jaw. This powerful,
shoulder blades to tail. The tail has athletic-yet-graceful spotted cat is
horizontal brush strokes down the particularly noted for its wild
top, ideally alternating with spots, appearance. Preference is to be
and a dark tip. Spots are scattered given to the athletic, powerful and
a c r o s s t he s h o u l d e r s a n d lithe.
hindquarters, extending as far as
possible down the legs. There are ALLOWANCES: Stud jowls in adult
broken bracelets on the lower legs males. Pale colors will show less
and broken necklaces at the throat, contrast than darker ones.
the more broken, the better. Large,
well-scattered, thumb print-shaped PENALIZE: Elongated spots
spots appear on the sides of the following a mackerel pattern.
torso, with a subtle suggestion of a
classic tabby pattern; a spot circled WITHHOLD ALL AWARDS (WW):
by spots in place of the bulls eye. White locket or spotting, or white
The belly is also well-spotted. The anywhere other than around eyes,
eyes are rimmed with the darkest nostrils, chin, and upper throat. Any
coat color and surrounded by the cat displaying phaeomelanistic color.
lightest color.

Ocicat is a large, well-spotted cat of sign of definite challenge shall disqualify. The
moderate type. It displays the look of cat may exhibit fear, seek to flee, or generally
an athletic animal, well-muscled and complain aloud but may not threaten to harm.
solid, graceful and lithe, yet with a In accordance with Show Rules, ARTICLE
fullness of body and chest. It is alert mandatory disqualifications: a cat that bites
to its surroundings and shows great (216.9), a cat showing evidence of intent to
vitality. The Ocicat is bred in many deceive (216.10), adult whole male cats not
colors. Each hair, except on the tip having two descended testicles (216.11), cats
of the tail, has several bands of color. authorized by a board approved standard
Where these bands fall together a (216.12.1), cats with more than five toes on
thumb print spot is formed, darker each front foot and four toes on each back
spots on a lighter background. foot, unless proved the result of an injury or as
Within the markings, hairs are tipped (216.12.2), visible or invisible tail faults if
with a darker color, while hairs in the Board approved standard requires
ground color are tipped with a lighter disqualification (216.12.4), crossed eyes if
color. All colors should be clear. Board approved standard requires
The color is usually lighter around the (216.12.6), markedly smaller size, not in
eyes, on the chin and lower jaw; with keeping with the breed (216.12.9), and
the darkest color on the tip of the tail. depression of the sternum or unusually small
Contrast is scored separately. diameter of the rib cage itself (216.12.11.1).
Distinctive markings should be more comprehensive rules governing
clearly seen from any angle. Those penalties and disqualifications.
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PIXIEBOB BREED GROUP (PB/PBL)
The Pixiebob (PB) is a domestic cat with a visual similarity to the North
American Bobcat yet a loving, trusting, tractable nature. The Pixiebob
Longhair (PBL) is the longhaired version of this breed.
HEAD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 points coarse fuzzy fur. Aligns with nose,

Shape . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 obvious depth.
Ears . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Muzzle: Full broad muzzle.
Eyes .. . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Fleshy gently rounded whisker pads.
Nose . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Definite whisker break.
Chin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Nose: Wide, slightly convex.
Muzzle . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Large brick nose leather. Slight nose
Profile . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 bump.
BODY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 points NOTE: Description of Chin/Muzzle/
Torso . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Nose: Form an equal-sided soft
Legs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 diamond.
Feet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Profile: Slightly rounded
Tail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 forehead; concave curve, eye ridge to
Boning . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 bridge of nose.
Musculature . . . . . . . . 7
COAT/COLOR/PATTERN 21 points BODY :
Length . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Torso: Substantial and rangy.
Texture . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Medium to large in size. Prominent
Pattern . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 shoulder blades. Back not level, slight
Color . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 upward slope toward hips. Hips
medium width, prominent, slightly
CATEGORY: Traditional. higher than shoulder sloping
downward to tail. Deep flank, broad
DIVISION: Tabby. chest. Primordial belly pouch.
Females proportionately smaller than
COLOR: Brown Spotted Tabby. males.
Legs: Long, hind legs slightly
PERMISSIBLE OUTCROSSES: None. longer. Muscular with heavy boning.
Feet: Large, long, wide almost
HEAD: round, large fleshy toes. All toes
Shape and Size: Medium to large except dew claws must rest on floor
inverted pear. pointing forward.
Ears: Medium height, wide, deep Tail: Tail bone must be 2 inches
base. Set as much on side as on top minimum, maximum length to hock
of head, slight outward tilt. Rounded with leg extended. Articulated tail
top. Lynx tipping desirable, more desirable, kinks and curls acceptable.
prominent on the longhair. Pale Boning: Heavy.
thumbprint on backs. Musculature: Muscular build.
Eyes: Medium-sized, heavily
hooded soft triangle. Bushy brow. COAT/COLOR/PATTERN:
Deep set, one eye width apart. Gold Length (PB): Short stand-up coat
or Brown or Gooseberry Green Belly hair longer
Chin: Well-developed, fleshy, Length (PBL): Medium, under 2
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inches. Belly hair longer. Body: Lacking primordial belly
Texture (PB): Soft and wooly, pouch. Narrow hips. Tail under 2
having loft. Is resilient to the touch. inches or past the hock. Cow
Texture (PBL): Soft, lying closer hocking.
to the body than shorthair. Semi- Feet: Poly toes, excluding dew
dense. claws, not touching table.
COLOR: All shades of Brown WITHHOLD ALL AWARDS (WW):

Spotted Tabby; mouse coat; reversed Coat: Any color/pattern not
ticking; light color throat to belly; paw described. Lack of ticking or pattern
pads/hocks dark brown/black; tail tip throughout coat. Ruff around neck
should be dark brown/black; white or (PBL).
cream band must surround eye; Head: Round eyes.
mascara marking from outer corner Body: Fine boning.
down through cheek.
DISQUALIFY (DQ): Tail under 1 inch
PATTERN: Small to medium spots; or full length tail.
muted by ticking; random spotting
preferred. Belly must be spotted.
MISCELLANEOUS: Coat, color and

pattern, secondary to type. Both
coats facial hair is full and bushy, with
downward growth pattern. Coat yyyyy
separates easily and is weather
resistant. may exhibit fear, seek to flee, or generally
GENERAL DESCRIPTION: The goal In accordance with Show Rules, ARTICLE
of the Pixiebob breeding program is to
create a domestic cat with a visual (216.9), a cat showing evidence of intent to
similarity to the North American deceive (216.10), adult whole male cats not
Bobcat. The Pixiebob comes in having two descended testicles (216.11), cats
shorthair and longhair varieties. The authorized by a Board approved standard
most notable characteristics of the (216.12.1), cats with more than five toes on
Pixiebob are the deep-set, heavily each front foot and four toes on each back foot,
hooded eyes, well-developed fleshy unless proved the result of an injury or as
chin and short tail. (216.12.2), visible or invisible tail faults if
ALLOWANCES: Polydactyl; seven disqualification (216.12.4), crossed eyes if
toes maximum. Broken mackerel Board approved standard requires
pattern allowed. Seasonal color (216.12.6), markedly smaller size, not in
changes. White lockets. keeping with the breed (216.12.9), and
PENALIZE: diameter of the rib cage itself (216.12.11.1).
Coat: Belly too dark. Close lying comprehensive rules governing penalties and
(PB). Too long (PBL). disqualifications.
Head: Deficient chin or brow.
Flat head.
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PETERBALD (PD)
HEAD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 points Chin: Strong, straight line from tip of

Shape . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 nose to tip of chin. Not protruding.
Ears . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Neck: Long and slender.
Eyes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Profile . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 BODY:
Muzzle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Torso: Medium-sized, long and
Chin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 graceful. Shoulders and hips equal in
Neck . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 width.
BODY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 points Legs: Long, medium-fine boned. Firm
Torso . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 muscles. Straight vertical forelegs. Hind
Musculature . . . . . . . . . . 10 legs slightly longer than front legs.
Boning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Feet: Oval, medium in size with long,
Legs and Feet . . . . . . . . . 5 agile prominent toes and non-prominent
Tail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 foot pads.
COAT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 points Tail: Long, strong and whippy.
Texture . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Musculature: Firm and well-
developed.
CATEGORIES: Traditional and pointed. Boning: Medium-fine.
DIVISIONS: All. COAT: The Peterbald coat is the single

most important feature of the breed. A
COLORS: All. Peterbald may have a single coat type or it
may have a combination of coat types.
PERMISSIBLE OUTCROSSES: Generally, if there is more than one coat
Oriental Shorthair, Siamese, Donskoy type, the body has one type and the
extremities or points have another. A
HEAD: Peterbald may be born with one coat type
Shape: Long, inverted triangle, which changes to a different type over
measuring from ear tip to ear tip to time. Peterbalds may be born with or
blunted muzzle, forming a wedge. Flat without coat. Those born bald may be
forehead and flat high cheekbones. 100% hairless or may have barely
Ears: Extra large, pointed, and broad discernible fine residual hair at the base of
at the base, slightly flared. Set to extend the ears, on the muzzle, feet, lower legs
just below the line of the wedge. and tail that feels like velvet. Except in
Eyes: Medium in size, almost those Peterbalds that are born completely
almond in shape. Obliquely set, flush hairless with no whiskers or eyebrows, the
with the skull, neither protruding nor Peterbald coat changes or evolves with
recessed. Distance between eyes not age. For those born with coat, that
less than width of one eye. Eye color become hairless, loss of coat begins at the
independent of coat color. top of the head or nape of the neck and
Profile: Straight nose and flat continues down the body to the tail. Short
forehead forming two distinct flat planes fine down may be retained on the
meeting midway over the eyes in a extremities. There are two basic Peterbald
convex angle. Two-planed. coat textures: hairless and brush. The
Muzzle: Strong, slightly blunt and hairless Peterbald has soft, warm, elastic
not narrow. Smooth wedge with no skin that may range from ”sticky” to having
whisker pinch, although whisker pads will a texture akin to suede or peach skin or
be evident. Whiskers, if present, should feeling like silk. The hairlessness can
be crinkly and kinky and may be or range from being 100% hairless to having
appear to be broken. almost imperceptible fine hairs, to having
short fine, down which appears truly
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hairless when viewed from a distance.
When inspected closely there are clearly
visible hairs. Coat that is retained on the
extremities is short, close-lying and
downy. Brush coat ranges from a sparse
wiry coat of irregular texture in which the
skin is seen through the coat, to a dense,
wiry, short, wavy or kinky brush coat.
Brush coat ranges from 5mm or longer in
length and should in no way feel or look
like a normal coat when closely
inspected. A cat with heavy dense brush
coat will not lose its coat.
GENERAL DESCRIPTION: The overall

impression of an ideal Peterbald is an
elegant and intelligent cat. The Peterbald
has a sturdy, long, lean body that
contributes to its graceful movement. The
first Peterbalds were born in Russia in
January, 1994, the result of breeding an
Oriental Shorthair (Radma vom Jagerhof)
to a light-boned Oriental-looking Donskoy
(Afinoguen Myth). The original litter
demonstrated that the
Peterbald/Donskoy gene is a dominant
gene, unlike the (Canadian) Sphynx
gene. Typical of the breed are various
unusual coat textures ranging from
hairless to full brush coat to normal coat.
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LOCKETS: Allowed. of definite challenge shall disqualify. The cat
PENALIZE: complain aloud but may not threaten to harm. In
Head: Curved profile; weak chin; accordance with Show Rules, ARTICLE
muzzle break. SIXTEEN, the following shall be considered
Body: Heavy, rounded body; bowed mandatory disqualifications: a cat that bites
forelegs.
WITHHOLD ALL AWARDS (WW): Long with all or part of the tail missing , except as
haired cats; normal coat. authorized by a Board approved standard
. (216.12.1), cats with more than five toes on each
DISQUALIFY (DQ): Protruding sternum; front foot and four toes on each back foot,
visible tail fault; crossed eyes. Any sign unless proved the result of an injury or as
of any means of artificial hair removal.
not in keeping with the breed (216.12.9), and
diameter of the rib cage itself (216.12.11.1). See
Show Rules, ARTICLE SIXTEEN for more
disqualifications.
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PERSIAN BREED GROUP (PS/HI/ES)
The Exotic Shorthair (ES) is the shorthair equivalent of the Persian and Himalayan
breeds and is differentiated from the Persian and Himalayan by coat length ONLY. It
is accepted in ALL colors. Its plush, dense coat and similar type give the breed a teddy
bear-like appearance. The Himalayan (HI) is a man-made hybrid breed identical to the
Persian, but distinguished by the points on the cats' extremities (the facial mask, feet,
ears, and tail) which results in a Persian-type cat with the coloring and deep blue eyes
of the Siamese-patterned cat. The Persian (PS) has a long coat, flowing all over the
body with a dense undercoat giving the coat full volume. The ruff should be immense.
All traditional, sepia and mink colors are accepted.
HEAD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 points to body. Jaws broad and powerful with
Shape . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 perfect tooth occlusion. Cheeks should
Ears . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 be full and prominent. Overall sweet
Eyes .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 expression.
Chin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Ears: Small and round tipped, not
Nose . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 unduly open base. Set wide apart, fitting
Profile . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 into contour of head.
Neck . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Eyes: Large, round, and full. Set
level and far apart giving a sweet
BODY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 points expression to the face, eye color has
Torso . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 equal importance to size and shape.
Feet and Legs . . . . . . . . . 5 PS/ES: Deep brilliant eye color
Tail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 preferred which conforms to coat color.
Boning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 HI: Deepest blue preferred, but light
Musculature . . . . . . . . . . . 5 to medium blue is acceptable.
Chin: Strong, full, well-developed,
COAT/COLOR/PATTERN . . 20 points fitting into the face.
Length/Texture . . . . . . . 10 Nose: Almost as broad as long with
Color/Pattern . . . . . . . . . 10 open nostrils. Muzzle should be short,
broad and full.
OTHER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 points Profile: Short, snub-nose, definite
Condition . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 break directly between eyes. Forehead,
Balance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 nose and chin in straight line.
Neck: Short, thick, and well-
CATEGORIES: muscled.
PS: Traditional, Sepia, and Mink.
HI: Pointed. BODY:
ES: All. Torso: Cobby, firm, well-rounded
mid section, in proportion. Medium to
DIVISIONS: All. large in size. Back short and level. The
chest is to be deep; equally massive
COLOR: All. across the shoulders and rump with a
short, well-rounded abdomen and ribs
PERMISSIBLE OUTCROSSES: None. Legs: Large bones, well-developed
and with firm musculature. In front view,
HEAD: the forelegs should be short and straight
Shape: Round, broad, smooth from breadth of chest adding to sturdy
domed, with great breadth. Should be appearance, not to have a bull dog
medium to large in size and in proportion appearance. When viewed from the rear,
the legs should be straight.
Feet: Round and large.
Tail: Short and straight. In
proportion to body length.
Revised 05/01/04 Persian Breed Group Standard, 05/01/2004
Boning: Heavy, sturdy and in
proportion. PENALIZE: Long or narrow head; long
Musculature: Firm and well- Roman nose; thin muzzle; mild overshot
developed, not overly fat. or undershot jaw; bite deformity. Missing
canine teeth in whole adult cats.
COAT/COLOR/PATTERN: Asymmetry: while nature never creates a
Length: perfectly symmetric structure, recognition
(PS/HI) Long all over the body. Full should be given to any obviously
of life. Dense undercoat giving the coat asymmetric head structure, (i.e., crooked
full volume. Ruff should be immense. or off-center nose, mouth, etc.). Such
Seasonal variations in coat shall be asymmetry should be penalized
recognized. according to severity. Ears that are
Length: large, pointed, slanting out from the head
(ES) Short, but slightly longer than or set too close together. A narrow
other shorthairs. Soft, dense, plush; chest, or long back. Poor muscle tone.
standing away from body. Seasonal Poor coat condition. Slab flanks. Small
variation in coat and density should be or close-set eyes. Pale, weak eye color.
recognized.
Color): WITHHOLD ALL AWARDS (WW):
(PS/ES) As described in TICA Color Overall lack of merit. Lockets or buttons.
Descriptions. Poor overall condition. Eye color other
Color: than blue in Himalayans.
(HI) Clear color preferred with
subtle shading allowed. Allowance DISQUALIFY (DQ): Kinked tail. Severe
should be made for darker shaded areas malocclusion or extremely asymmetric
on coats of mature cats. There must be face structure; crossed, slanted or
a definite contrast between the body and improperly focusing eyes. Severe
point color. The points, comprising of the overshot or undershot jaw.
ears, legs, feet, tail, and mask, must yyyyy
show the basic color of the cat. Temperament must be unchallenging; any
OTHER: cat may exhibit fear, seek to flee, or generally
Condition/Balance: Should reflect In accordance with Show Rules, ARTICLE
excellent health and robust power with SIXTEEN, the following shall be considered
good muscle tone, well-muscled, but not mandatory disqualifications: a cat that bites
fat. All parts of the body should be in (216.9), a cat showing evidence of intent to
proportion to each other. deceive (216.10), adult whole male cats not
GENERAL DESCRIPTION: The ideal with all or part of the tail missing , except as
PS/HI/ES is a strong cat with excellent (216.12.1), cats with more than five toes on
boning and musculature, a well-balanced each front foot and four toes on each back
cat, giving the impression of robust foot, unless proved the result of an injury or as
power. The face should be round with a authorized by a Board approved standard
sweet, pleasant expression and large, (216.12.2), visible or invisible tail faults if
round expressive eyes. The cat should Board approved standard requires
be well-balanced physically and disqualification (216.12.4), crossed eyes if
temperamentally, gentle and amenable to Board approved standard requires
handling. (216.12.6), markedly smaller size, not in
ALLOWANCES: Consideration should depression of the sternum or unusually small
be given to the fact that females will diameter of the rib cage itself (216.12.11.1).
generally be smaller than males, but See Show Rules, ARTICLE SIXTEEN for
should be in proportion and balance for more comprehensive rules governing
their size. penalties and disqualifications.
Revised 05/01/04 Persian Breed Group Standard, 05/01/2004

RUSSIAN BLUE (RB)
HEAD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 points Ears: Almost as wide at base as
Shape . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 tall; appear pointed; slightly rounded
Ears . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 tips. Rather large, set far apart, as
Eyes .. . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 much on the side as top of head. The
Neck . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 outside covered with short, fine hair
and furnishings cover approximately
BODY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 points ½ inside ear.
Torso . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Eyes: Rather large, almost round,
Tail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 just oval enough to show oriental
Legs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 slant. Set far apart. Color is green in
Feet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 adults, with kittens changing from
yellow to green.
COAT/COLOR/PATTERN 40 points Neck: Long, (but may appear
Color . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 shorter due to dense fur) and slender.
Texture . . . . . . . . . . . 20
BODY:
CATEGORY: Traditional. Torso: Foreign.
Size: Males proportionally larger
DIVISION: Solid. than females.
Length: Long.
COLOR: Blue ONLY. Boning: Fine. Note: Cat will
appear to be chunkier due to density
PERMISSIBLE OUTCROSSES: of coat. Fine bones do not mean a
None. small cat.
Musculature: Lithe, slender.
HEAD: Having solid weight, not excessive
Shape: Modified Wedge with bulk.
seven flat planes. The seven flat Legs: Long, fine-boned, firm and
planes are: A vertical line from the tip lithe.
of the nose to the bottom of the chin. Feet: Well-rounded, small,
The profile from the tip of the nose to appears to stand and walk on tiptoe.
the forehead. The flat top head from Tail: Long, straight, tapering from
the front of the forehead back. Two a rather thick base to slender tip.
planes in the muzzle (one on each
side). Two planes formed by the COAT TEXTURE:
high, wide cheekbones (one on each Length: Short.
side). Texture: Fine, soft, silky.
Profile: Straight nose and flat Density: Dense, plush double
forehead forming two planes. coat.
Muzzle: Medium length.
Muzzle Break: None.
Skull: Top flat and narrow;
forehead high.
Chin: Flat vertical plane from tip
of nose to bottom of chin.
Revised 05/01/04 Russian Blue Breed Standard, 05/01/2004

COLOR: Even bright blue PENALIZE: Weak chin, eye color not
throughout. Deeper tipping preferred completely green. Full penalty for
making the cat appear lighter in eyes with no green.
color. Guard hairs tipped with silver,
with the deeper tipping preferred. WITHHOLD ALL AWARDS (WW):
This silver tipping is not due to the Any white spots or lockets.
action of the Inhibitor (silver) gene.
Ghost tabby markings permitted on
kittens.
Russian Blue is a distinctively
elegant cat of foreign bodytype with
an angular, modified wedge-shaped
head consisting of seven flat planes.
The slightly upturned corners of the
mouth give a sweet smiling facial
expression. Its most outstanding
characteristic is its double coat:
Short, silky and upstanding. Of a
medium blue color with silver tipping
of the guard hairs, the coat reflects
light, giving a silvery sheen to the fur.
Silver-tipped guard hairs should
contrast against solid blue ground
color when the hair is stroked against
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the grain. The coat is an even bright Temperament must be unchallenging; any sign
blue throughout, with deeper tipping of definite challenge shall disqualify. The cat
preferred making the cat appear may exhibit fear, seek to flee, or generally
lighter in color. Ghost tabby In accordance with Show Rules, ARTICLE
markings permitted on kittens. The SIXTEEN, the following shall be considered
nose leather is charcoal gray; paw mandatory disqualifications: a cat that bites
pads rose flesh pink. The eyes are as (216.9), a cat showing evidence of intent to
vividly green as possible at maturity. deceive (216.10), adult whole male cats not
Russian Blue kitten eyes change with all or part of the tail missing , except as
rapidly through yellow to green. By 4 authorized by a Board approved standard
months, a green ring should appear (216.12.1), cats with more than five toes on
around the pupil. Cats whose eyes unless proved the result of an injury or as
are not completely vivid green should authorized by a Board approved standard
be penalized, the amount determined (216.12.2), visible or invisible tail faults if
by the quantity and vividness of Board approved standard requires
green as well as by the age of the disqualification (216.12.4), crossed eyes if
cat. No green in eyes—full penalty. disqualification (216.12.5), total blindness
Russian Blues are gentle and shy, (216.12.6), markedly smaller size, not in
with soft, sweet voices. keeping with the breed (216.12.9), and
disqualifications.
Revised 05/01/04 Russian Blue Breed Standard, 05/01/2004

RAGDOLL (RD)
HEAD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 points torso.
Shape . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 BODY:
Ears . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Torso: Medium-long to long,
Eyes .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 substantial. Broad chest. Fat pad on
Chin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 lower abdomen acceptable. Females
Muzzle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
may be smaller than males.
Profile . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Neck . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Legs: Substantial boning, in
BODY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 points proportion to body, hind legs slightly
Torso . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 longer then front legs.
Legs/Feet . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Feet: Large, round, tufting desirable.
Tail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Tail: Equal to length of body.
Boning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Thicker at base, with slight taper.
Musculature . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Boning: Substantial.
COAT/COLOR/PATTERN . . . 25 points Musculature: Well-muscled with
Length . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 solid weight.
Texture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 COAT:
Pattern . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Length: Semi-long, allow for
Color . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 shorter coats on unaltered adults and
CATEGORY: Pointed.
seasonal variations.
DIVISIONS: Solid Point Division, Tortie
Texture: Silky soft, plush. Minimal
Point Division, Tabby Point Division, Solid
Point /white, Tortie Point/white, Tabby undercoat gives the coat body but
Point /white Divisions (mitted and bicolor coat still falls smoothly. Not wooly or
pattern ONLY). cottony.
COLORS: All pointed colors. COLOR: Even, lighter color on the
PERMISSIBLE OUTCROSSES: None. body with minimal shading. Definite
HEAD: contrast between body and point
Shape: Broad modified wedge, color. Allow for darker body color in
with slightly rounded contours, slightly older cats. Allow for undeveloped
rounded forehead (not domed), color in young cats.
appearance of flat plane in area SOLID POINT DIVISION:
between ears, skull medium in size. Points: Ears, mask, legs, feet and tail
Ears: Medium in size, broad at to be darker, well-defined color.
base, rounded tip. Set as much on top Body: Chest bib and chin areas may
of the head as on the side, slightly be somewhat lighter in color. Soft
shadings of color are allowed.
tilted forward.
ANY COLOR AND WHITE
Eyes: Blue, large, oval, moderately
DIVISION:
wide-set, outer aperture to fall in line with
Mitted Pattern:
base of ear.
Chin: Well-developed. Head: May have a broken or
Muzzle: Rounded, medium in length; evenly matched white blaze on nose
in line with wedge. and/or between eyes. White not to
Profile: Chin well-developed in line extend into the inner corner of the
with nose. Straight nose to bridge eye, nose leather or whisker pads.
followed by change of direction to Chin must be white.
gentle curve to brow. Appearance of
flat plane between ears.
Neck: In proportion to head and
Revised 1/30/09 Ragdoll Breed Standard, 05/01/2009

Front feet: Evenly matched white white on ears and/or tail.
mittens not to extend above bend of Bicolor: White beyond the outside
paw. All toes to be white. edge of the eye. White on ears and/or
Back Legs: White goes up to and tail.
around the hocks entirely and extends WITHHOLD ALL AWARDS (WW):
no higher than mid-thigh. General: Crossed eyes, any eye
Body: White stripe extending from color other than blue.
chin through chest and length of belly. Pointed: Any white.
Bicolor Pattern: Mitted: Lack of white chin.
Head: White inverted "V" on face Bicolor: Any dark markings inside
that completely surrounds the pink the white “V” including the chin.
nose leather and does not extend
beyond the outer edge of the eye on
either side. The "V" to be as
symmetrical as possible. White Chin.
Body: Chest, stomach and ruff are
white. Saddle may include white or
shading in body color.
Feet and Legs: All white yyyyy
preferred. Small spots of point color Temperament must be unchallenging; any sign
allowable. may exhibit fear, seek to flee, or generally
Paw Pads: Pink preferred, but complain aloud but may not threaten to harm.
mixture of color on paw pads In accordance with Show Rules, ARTICLE
acceptable because of two colors in SIXTEEN, the following shall be considered
pattern. (216.9), a cat showing evidence of intent to
GENERAL DESCRIPTION: The deceive (216.10), adult whole male cats not
Ragdoll is a semi-long haired, blue having two descended testicles (216.11), cats
eyed pointed cat with a sweet with all or part of the tail missing , except as
personality. The Ragdoll grows large (216.12.1), cats with more than five toes on
and heavy, but is slow to mature and each front foot and four toes on each back foot,
may not reach full weight and size for unless proved the result of an injury or as
four years. Full color is not reached authorized by a Board approved standard
until 3 years old. The Ragdoll is Board approved standard requires
muscular with little fat except on the disqualification (216.12.4), crossed eyes if
lower abdomen fatty pad. Board approved standard requires
ALLOWANCES: Seasonal changes disqualification (216.12.5), total blindness
in coat length. keeping with the breed (216.12.9), and
PENALIZE: depression of the sternum or unusually small
General: Short tail, pointed ears, diameter of the rib cage itself (216.12.11.1).
short legs; cobby body, round eyes, See Show Rules, ARTICLE SIXTEEN for more
Roman nose, straight profile, disqualifications.
wooly/cottony coat texture.
Mitted: Lack of white belly stripe;
Revised 1/30/09 Ragdoll Breed Standard, 05/01/2009

SIBERIAN (SB)
HEAD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 points ear is short and thin. From the
Shape . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 middle of the ear, the furnishings
Ears . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 become longer and cover the base of
Eyes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 the ear. Lynx tipping allowable.
Chin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Eyes: Large, almost round, with
Muzzle . . . . . . . . . . . 10 the outer corner angled slightly
Profile . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 towards the base of the ear. The
Neck . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 eyes should be set more than one
BODY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 points eye’s width apart. There is no
Torso . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 relationship between eye color and
Legs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 coat color/pattern.
Feet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Chin: The chin is well-rounded
Tail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 but not protruding, and is in line with
Boning . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 the nose.
Musculature . . . . . . . . 6 Muzzle: The muzzle is short in
COAT/COLOR . . . . . . . . 15 points length, full and rounded. There is a
Length . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 slight muzzle curvature, but the
Texture . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 transition between the side of the
Pattern . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 head and the muzzle is gentle and
Color . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 inconspicuous.
OTHER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 points Profile: The top of the head is
Balance . . . . . . . . . . . 5 almost flat, with a slight nose
Condition . . . . . . . . . . 3 curvature of a gentle slope from the
Temperament . . . . . . . 2 forehead to the nose and a slight
CATEGORY: Traditional and convex curvature before the tip when
Pointed. viewed in profile.
DIVISIONS : All. Neck: Rounded, substantial and
COLORS: All. well-muscled.
PERMISSIBLE OUTCROSSES: BODY:
None. Torso: The body is medium in
HEAD: length, and well-muscled with the
Shape: Modified wedge of back arched slightly higher than the
medium/large size with rounded shoulders, with a barrel-shaped, firm
contours, in good proportion to the belly giving the sensation of solid
body. The head is broader at the top weight (which appears with age).
of the skull and narrows slightly to a Legs: Medium in length. The
full-rounded muzzle. The hind legs are slightly longer than the
cheekbones are neither high set nor front, and should have substantial
prominent. boning.
Ears: Medium-large, rounded, Feet: The feet are big and
and tilt slightly forward. The ears rounded, with toe tufts desirable.
should be set as much on the sides Tail: The tail is medium in length,
of the head as on top. Ideal position wide at the base, tapering slightly to
is one to one and one half ear width a blunt tip. The tail should be
apart. The hair over the back of the somewhat shorter than the length of
the body.
Revised 05/01/05 Siberian Breed Standard, 05/01/2005
Musculature: Substantial, power- ALLOWANCES: Because the
ful. Siberian is a slow maturing breed,
COAT/COLOR/PATTERN: coat and physical structure should be
Length: This is a moderately long taken into consideration when
to longhaired cat with a triple coat. judging kittens and young adults.
The hair on the shoulder blades and Buttons, spots, and lockets.
lower part of the chest being thick PENALIZE: Straight profile, narrow
and slightly shorter. There should be muzzle, long tail, delicate boning,
an abundant ruff setting off the head. non-muscular, long body, almond-
There is a tight undercoat (in mature shaped eyes, very long legs.
cats), thicker in cold weather. Allow WITHHOLD ALL AWARDS (WW):
for warm weather coats. The hair Evidence of illness, poor health,
may thicken to curls on the belly and emaciation, visible tail fault.
britches, but a wavy coat is not
characteristic.
Texture: Varies coarse to soft,
varying according to color.
Pattern: Clear patterns are
desirable, but secondary to type.
Color: All traditional and pointed
colors and combinations are
accepted with or without white.
White or off-white allowed on chin,
breast and stomach of tabbies; white
allowed in most areas. Strong colors yyyyy
are desirable, but secondary to type. Temperament must be unchallenging; any
OTHER: sign of definite challenge shall disqualify. The
cat may exhibit fear, seek to flee, or generally
Balance: Well-proportioned. complain aloud but may not threaten to harm.
Condition: Excellent health in In accordance with Show Rules, ARTICLE
good overall condition. SIXTEEN, the following shall be considered
Temperament: Must be unchal- mandatory disqualifications: a cat that bites
lenging. deceive (216.10), adult whole male cats not
Siberian is a medium-large cat with with all or part of the tail missing , except as
the overall appearance of excellent authorized by a Board approved standard
physical condition, strength and each front foot and four toes on each back
power, modified by a sweet facial foot, unless proved the result of an injury or as
expression. The general impression authorized by a Board approved standard
of the body is one of circles and
roundness. Siberians are slow to disqualification (216.12.4), crossed eyes if
mature, taking as long as 5 years to Board approved standard requires
reach full maturity. Females are disqualification (216.12.5), total blindness
considerably smaller than males, and (216.12.6), markedly smaller size, not in
allowances should be made when depression of the sternum or unusually small
comparing females and young cats to diameter of the rib cage itself (216.12.11.1).
the standard. Size is secondary to See Show Rules, ARTICLE SIXTEEN for
type. more comprehensive rules governing
Revised 05/01/05 Siberian Breed Standard, 05/01/2005

SERENGETI (SE)
HEAD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 points Ears: Wide and deep at the base with

Shape . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 rounded tips. Strikingly large, equal to the
Ears . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 length of the head. Set upright and close
Eyes .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 together on the top of the head.
Chin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Eyes: Round and large. Neither
Muzzle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 protruding nor recessed. Separated by a
Nose . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 broad nose. Much more than an eye
Profile . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 width apart. Gold or yellow eye color
Neck . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 preferred, hazel to light green allowed.
Chin: Strong and lines up with tip of
BODY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 points nose in the same vertical plane, neither
Torso . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 receding nor excessively massive.
Legs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Muzzle: Medium with moderately full
Feet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 and rounded whisker pads. With a slight
Tail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 break at the whiskers.
Boning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Nose: Moderately wide, even width
Musculature . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 throughout the length.
Profile: Straight line from the nose to
COAT/COLOR/PATTERN . . . 35 points the brow, then gently sloping to the top of
Length . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 the head, flowing into an arched neck.
Texture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Neck: Long in proportion to body.
Pattern . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Flowing from the shoulder with no taper
Color . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 into the back skull.
BODY:
CATEGORY: Traditional. Torso: Semi-foreign and solid with a
substantial torso of good depth. Rump
DIVISIONS: Tabby, Solid, and and shoulders should be the same level
Silver/Smoke. giving a very upright posture. Males may
be somewhat larger than females.
COLOR: Tabby Division: Brown spotted Legs: Extremely long with medium
tabby ONLY; Solid Division: Black ONLY; boning and musculature.
Silver/Smoke Division: Black silver Feet: Medium, oval.
spotted tabby and black smoke. Tail: Thick and tapering slightly from
the body to the end. Medium, ideally
PERMISSIBLE OUTCROSSES: Oriental short of shoulder when laid along torso.
Shorthair, Bengal. Boning: Medium leg boning.
Musculature: Long and lean.
HEAD:
Shape: The head is longer than it is COAT:
wide; a modified wedge, starting at the Length: Short and even.
nose and flaring out in a straight line to Texture: Fine textured, dense, with
base of ears forming a triangle with a some loft.
slight break at the whiskers. Cheeks
should not be prominent.
Revised 05/01/13 Serengeti Breed Standard, 05/01/2013

COLOR:
Tabby Division: Any shade of brown
with high contrast between the ground
color and spots. Light to white underbelly,
chin and front of muzzle. Back of ears
with eye spot. Glitter acceptable.
Solid Division: Black solid, ghost
spots may be visible.
Silver/Smoke Division: Black spots on
a clear silvery body; black smoke.
PATTERN: Random spotted or solid. In

spotted cats preference given to random
high contrast spot pattern; spot pattern on
shoulders and hips extending down the
legs and black rings around the tail. Two-
toned spots (rosettes) should be
penalized.
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OTHER: of definite challenge shall disqualify. The cat
Balance: Square build with level top may exhibit fear, seek to flee, or generally
line. complain aloud but may not threaten to harm.
Condition: Well-muscled. In accordance with Show Rules, ARTICLE
Temperament: Confident. Must be SIXTEEN, the following shall be considered
unchallenging. mandatory disqualifications: a cat that bites
GENERAL DESCRIPTION: The ideal
Serengeti cat is a medium-sized cat with with all or part of the tail missing , except as
long legs. It should be in excellent authorized by a Board approved standard
physical condition, strong and muscular. (216.12.1), cats with more than five toes on
It should appear as a graceful, each front foot and four toes on each back foot,
statuesque, squarely built cat with a very unless proved the result of an injury or as
upright posture. Also noticeable is the authorized by a Board approved standard
long neck, which blends into the base of (216.12.2), visible or invisible tail faults if
the skull without tapering. Strikingly large disqualification (216.12.4), crossed eyes if
round-tipped ears, equal to the length of Board approved standard requires
the head are one of the main features of disqualification (216.12.5), total blindness
the Serengeti. They should have a (216.12.6), markedly smaller size, not in
gentle, confident, outgoing and alert keeping with the breed (216.12.9), and
temperament. depression of the sternum or unusually small
PENALIZE: Spots tending towards bars
on side of body; two-tone (rosetted) spots; disqualifications.
heavy ticking; small ears; short legs.
WITHHOLD ALL AWARDS (WW): White

tail tip, or toes. Blue eyes.
DISQUALIFY (DQ): Miniaturization.
Revised 05/01/13 Serengeti Breed Standard, 05/01/2013

SCOTTISH BREED GROUP (SF/SFL/SCS/SCL)
The Scottish cats are best known for the Scottish Fold (SF) with its distinctive ears
and large, round eyes, which give it a sweet, open expression. The Scottish Fold
Longhair (SFL) is the longhaired version of this breed. The Scottish Straight (SCS)
is the straight eared version of the Scottish Fold. The Scottish Straight Longhair
(SCL) is the straight eared, longhaired version of this breed.
HEAD. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 points look should have a sweet, open expression.
Shape. . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Should be round from any angle.
Ears. . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Ears:
Folds: Folded forward and downward.
Eyes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Small, tightly folded ear preferred. The ears
Chin. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 should be set in a cap-like fashion to expose
Muzzle. . . . . . . . . . . . 3 a rounded cranium, not set high on the
Nose. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 head. Size of ear is not as important as ear
Profile. . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 set and fold. Ear tips to be rounded.
BODY. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 points Straight: Size is medium to small with
Torso. . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 rounded tips. The set is the same wide set
Legs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 to show a rounded top head.
Eyes: Wide open, large and round with
Feet. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
sweet expression. Eye color to conform to
Tail. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 coat color.
Boning. . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Chin: Should be moderate.
Musculature. . . . . . . . 5 Muzzle: Moderate wide muzzle to have
COAT/COLOR/PATTERN. . . 15 points well-rounded whisker pads.
Length. . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Nose: Broad and short.
Texture. . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Profile: Gentle curve, brief stop is
Pattern. . . . . . . . . . . . 3 permitted.
Neck: Head should blend into a short
Color.. . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
neck.
OTHER.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 points
Balance. . . . . . . . . . . 2 BODY:
Condition. . . . . . . . . . 2 Torso: Body should be medium and
Temperament.. . . . . . 1 well rounded. Should be even from
shoulder to pelvic girdle.
CATEGORIES: Traditional and Pointed. Legs: Length in proportion to body. Cat
should stand firmly and show no signs of
weakness or lack of mobility in the
DIVISIONS: All.
hindquarters.
Feet: Toes to be neat and well-
COLORS: All. rounded.
Tail: Must show normal flexibility and be
PERM IS S I B LE O UT CRO SSES: in proportion to the body.
American Shorthair, British Shorthair, Boning: Medium boning.
British Longhair Musculature: The Scottish should have
a firm, muscular body, no sign of softness or
flabbiness should be present.
HEAD:
Shape: Well rounded. Prominent
cheeks with a jowly appearance. Overall
Revised 050114 Scottish Breed Group Standard, 05/01/14

COAT/COLOR/PATTERN: ALLOWANCES: Seasonal changes in coat
Length: length and texture for the longhair
(SF/SCS) Should be short, double coat fold/straight. Lockets.
preferred. Should not lie flat to the body.
(SFL/SCL) Semi-long. Toe tufts and PENALIZE: A heavy brow ridge is to be
ear furnishings should be clearly visible. penalized as it closes down the face, making
Ruff and britches desirable. the cat look as if it is scowling or frowning
Texture: and detracts from the sweet, open
(SF/SCS) Should be plush, dense and expression. The forehead should be
resilient. smooth. A definite nose break is considered
(SFL/SCL): Should be soft and stand a fault. Any hint of lack of mobility in the cat
away from the body. due to short coarse legs.
Pattern: All patterns.
Color: All traditional and pointed colors WITHHOLD ALL AWARDS (WW):
accepted. Evidence of illness, poor health, emaciation.
OTHER: DISQUALIFY (DQ): Kinked tail. Tail lacking

Balance: Body should be medium and in flexibility.
well-balanced and well-proportioned.
Condition: Cat must exhibit a healthy condition.
Temperament: Unchallenging. The
Scottish is a sweet-tempered, affectionate
cat and enjoys being with people.

GENERAL DESCRIPTION: The Scottish Temperament must be unchallenging; any sign of
Fold occurred as a spontaneous mutation in definite challenge shall disqualify. The cat may
farm cats in Scotland. All bona-fide exhibit fear, seek to flee, or generally complain
Scottish trace their pedigree to Susie, the aloud but may not threaten to harm. In
first fold-ear cat discovered by the founders accordance with Show Rules, ARTICLE
of the breed, William and Mary Ross. The SIXTEEN, the following shall be considered
Breed was subsequently established by mandatory disqualifications: a cat that bites
outcrosses to both pedigreed breeds and (216.9), a cat showing evidence of intent to
domestic cats in the United States. One deceive (216.10), adult whole male cats not
word can describe the Scottish and that is
ROUND in every sense of the word. Round authorized by a Board approved standard
head, body, eyes, and feet. The Scottish (216.12.1), cats with more than five toes on each
Fold is best known for its distinctive ears front foot and four toes on each back foot, unless
and large, round eyes, which give it a sweet, proved the result of an injury or as authorized by
open expression. They retain a "kittenish" a Board approved standard (216.12.2), visible or
expression their entire life. The shorthair is invisible tail faults if Board approved standard
medium in size with a plush, dense coat. requires disqualification (216.12.4), crossed
The longhair has the same standard as the eyes if Board approved standard requires
Shorthair Fold/Straight with the exception of disqualification (216.12.5), total blindness
the coat, which is semi-long and stands (216.12.6), markedly smaller size, not in keeping
with the breed (216.12.9), and depression of the
away from the body. However, the longhair
gives the breed a somewhat softer overall cage itself (216.12.11.1). See Show Rules,
look. The Scottish Straight is identical with ARTICLE SIXTEEN for more comprehensive rules
the same sweet open expression but with governing penalties and disqualifications.
straight ears.
Revised 050114 Scottish Breed Group Standard, 05/01/14

S I N G A P U R A (SG)
HEAD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 points deep cup. The deep cupping of the base
Shape . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 of the ear leather is an important
Ears . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 contributor to their large appearance, and
Eyes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 a narrow or shallow base is undesirable.
Chin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Set is medium broad. Definite light
Muzzle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 colored ear furnishings.
Profile . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Eyes: Large eyes in an almond
Neck . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 setting, neither protruding nor receding,
BODY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 points giving neither a rounded nor oriental
Torso . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 appearance. The eyes are accented by a
Legs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 darker lid skin encircled by a light-colored
Feet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 area and facial markings highlighting the
Tail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 eyes. Eyes not set less than an eye's
Boning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 width apart. Color shading to Celadon
Musculature . . . . . . . . . . . 5 green, hazel, green, gold or copper with
COAT/COLOR . . . . . . . . . . . 35 points brilliance preferred. Blue eyes are not
Length . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 permitted.
Texture . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Neck: Short and thick.
Pattern . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Profile: There should be a short,
Color . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 curved rise to the nose between the brow
CATEGORY: Sepia. and muzzle with a very slight stop below
DIVISION: Tabby. eye level. Not to be considered a break,
COLOR: Sable Ticked ONLY. this is a slight indentation marking the
PERMISSIBLE OUTCROSSES: None. transition to the muzzle.
HEAD: BODY:
Shape: The skull should be rounded Torso: Medium to small, neither
in both directions, not domed, not flat, cobby nor rangy. The body, legs and
with rounded width at the outer eye and floor should form a square when viewed
well balanced with the rest of the cat, of from the shoulder blades to the base of
medium length and in proportion to the the tail. Mid-section not tucked but firm.
muzzle length. Proper width at the eyes Rib cage rounded, back slightly arched.
and through the muzzle will give an Legs and Feet: Legs heavy and
impression of “high cheekbones” when well-muscled at the body, tapering to a
combined with the roundness of the fine lower leg boning with small, short,
head. There should be a smooth flow oval feet.
from the nose bridge over the top of the Tail: Length to be short of the
head. Proper head type is a very shoulder when laid along the torso. It
important consideration when judging this tends toward slender but is not whippy
breed. Allowance for jowls in adult and ends with a blunt tip.
males. Boning/Musculature: A Singapura is
Muzzle: The muzzle is medium muscular, but should not be a fat cat, and
short in length and is broad, with a blunt excess weight is undesirable. The
nose. There should be a definite though overall impression is of a moderately
not extreme whisker break. The muzzle stocky and muscular cat, solid to the feel
should not be slender or pointy, or especially through the neck and chest.
appear “foxy”. COAT:
Chin: The chin is well-developed, Length/Texture: Fine texture, not
rounded and not noticeably receding or plush or springy, lying close to the body.
projecting. Not an oriental "painted on coat", but one
Ears: Large with an alert which can carry sufficient bands of
appearance, slightly to moderately ticking. Allowance for slightly thicker or
pointed, wide open at the base with a longer coat in kittens. Woolliness
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undesirable. Coat is longest at the spine coloring. The ideal Singapura cat does
where the ticking is most intense. not bear a strong resemblance to any
Pattern: Ticked tabby, with four or other recognized breed This is not a
more alternating bands of light and dark long-bodied cat, nor should the torso be
color. At least two bands of dark with the tubular. Males are proportionally larger
outer tip band dark and the lightest band than females. All Singapuras should have
next to the skin. Outer part of the body a lively interest in the surroundings and
has less noticeable ticking. The most are, above all, outgoing, gentle cats,
intense ticking is across the upper back amenable to handling, well-balanced
allowing for a fully ticked, dark spine line. physically and of sound health.
Space between ears can be dark but PENALIZE: Small ears, small eyes,
must be ticked. Underside of body springy or plush coat, coldness and
usually appears unticked. Ticking should predominant gray tones, lack of leg
exhibit intense contrast and is a most barring, prominent outer front leg barring,
important feature of this breed. Barring dark necklaces, protruding eyes, too
on the inner front legs and on the back short a muzzle, anything more than a
knees is another important feature and slight indentation as a nose stop, non-
should be readily apparent. Allowance to visible tail faults.
be made for slow development of faint WITHHOLD ALL AWARDS (WW):
barring in immature cats. Barring on the Unbroken necklaces and circular leg
outer front legs is a fault. Well-defined bracelets, barring on the tail, white
facial markings should set off the eyes in lockets, definite blue or aqua eyes,
contrast to the lighter base color. Curved unticked top of head, removed ear
"puma lines" extending from the inside furnishings. Paw pad or tail tip color
eye corners onto the cheeks are inconsistent with sepia category. Lack of
preferred. A definite tabby "M" is the only any ticking (a solid cat).
forehead pattern allowed. Dark spine DISQUALIFY (DQ): Visibly kinked tail.
line is not a fault. Undershot or overshot jaw, or any
Color: Rich sable ticking only. malocclusion of the jaws.
Ground color a warm "old ivory" tending
to yellow tones. Muzzle, chin, chest and yyyyy
stomach the color of unbleached muslin. Temperament must be unchallenging; any sign of
Nose leather a pale to dark salmon. exhibit fear, seek to flee, or generally complain aloud
Eyeliner, nose outline, whisker apertures, but may not threaten to harm. In accordance with
hair between the toes to be dark brown. Show Rules, ARTICLE SIXTEEN, the following
shall be considered mandatory disqualifications:
Paw pads to be dark seal brown with rosy a cat that bites (216.9), a cat showing evidence of
undertones allowed. Tail tip to be dark intent to deceive (216.10), adult whole male cats not
seal brown. Salmon tones to the ears having two descended testicles (216.11), cats with all
or part of the tail missing , except as authorized by a
and bridge of nose desirable. The Board approved standard (216.12.1), cats with more
preferred color effect is of a warm, than five toes on each front foot and four toes on
glowing, lightly shaded, richly ticked cat each back foot, unless proved the result of an injury
with strongly contrasting markings. or as authorized by a Board approved standard
Coldness and gray tones are not approved standard requires disqualification
desirable, but allowance may be made (216.12.4), crossed eyes if Board approved
for kittens because warmth generally standard requires disqualification (216.12.5), total
blindness (216.12.6), markedly smaller size, not in
improves with age. keeping with the breed (216.12.9), and depression of
GENERAL DESCRIPTION: Overall the sternum or unusually small diameter of the rib
impression of the ideal Singapura is a cage itself (216.12.11.1). See Show Rules, ARTICLE
medium to small, compact cat with a SIXTEEN for more comprehensive rules governing
striking face dominated by large eyes
and ears. The intensely ticked coat has a
muted iridescent quality giving the
impression of refined and delicate
Revised 05/01/04 Singapura Breed Standard, 05/01/2004

SIAMESE BREED GROUP (SI/BA/OS/OL)
The Siamese (SI) is a medium-sized shorthair, pointed cat, oriental in type. The
Balinese (BA) is a medium-sized semi-longhair, pointed cat, oriental in type. The
Oriental Shorthair (OS) is a medium-sized shorthair, non-pointed cat, oriental in type.
The Oriental Longhair (OL) is a medium-sized, semi-longhair, non-pointed cat, oriental
in type.
HEAD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 points Eyes: Almond-shaped, medium-

Shape . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 large, set with an Oriental slant
Ears . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 toward the nose such that a line from
Eyes .. . . . . . . . . . . . 12 inner corner through outer corner is
Chin . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 in line with center of base of ear. No
Profile . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 less than the width of an eye
Neck . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 between the eyes. Deeper more
BODY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 points vivid color preferred in all breeds
Torso . . . . . . . . . . . 10 SI/BA-Blue; OS/OL-Green is
Legs . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 preferred in all coat colors, with gold
Feet . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 acceptable, except in solid white
Tail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 and/or particolors where eye color
Musculature . . . 10 may be green (gold), blue or odd-
COAT/COLOR/PATTERN 30 points eyed. Points shall be divided equally
Texture . . . . . . . . . . 10 between eye color and
Length . . . . . . . . . . . 10 size/shape/set.
Color . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Chin: Tip of nose in line with tip
Pattern . . . . . . . . . . . 5 of chin.
CATEGORY: SI/BA - Pointed; Neck: Long and slender
OS/OL - Traditional. Miscellaneous: Allow for jowls in
DIVISIONS: All. males.
COLORS: BODY:
SI/BA: All pointed colors. Torso: Long and tubular with
OS/OL: All traditional colors. equal width at shoulders and hips.
PERMISSIBLE OUTCROSSES: Medium-sized. Fine-boned.
None. Musculature: Very firm, lithe,
HEAD: well-muscled
Shape: Wedge, created by Legs: Long with hind legs higher
straight lines extending from the nose than front legs; finely boned but
to the tips of the ears forming a proportioned to carry the body length
triangle; fine muzzle with no muzzle and weight; firm muscles.
break. Forehead is flat. Feet: Small and oval.
Profile: Long straight line from Tail: Long, in proportion to overall
forehead to nose OR slight change of cat.
angle midway over eyes (i.e. two- (SI/OS): Narrow at base,
planed). tapering to fine point; whippy.
Ears: Wide at base, strikingly (BA/OL): Plume. Long and
large. Set to continue the line of the feathery.
wedge; neither too high nor too Miscellaneous: Allow for propor-
flared. tionately larger size in males.
Revised 05/01/08 Siamese Breed Group Standard, 05/01/2008

COAT/COLOR/PATTERN: 12 months. SI/BA: Incomplete point
Coat: color and mask in kittens and young
(SI/OS): Very short, tight, close- adults to 12 months.
lying; fine textured. PENALIZE: Receding or exces-
(BA/OL): Semi-longhair, close- sively massive chin. Roman profile.
lying; slight undercoat; fine, silky Roman nose. Miniature size. Any
texture. A shorter coat is permitted evidence of poor condition. SI/BA:
over the shoulders. Belly spots and/or flank spots; tabby
Color/Pattern: It is understood markings on the torso of lynx points
that there is a range of colors within WITHHOLD ALL AWARDS (WW):
each color class. Emphasis is to be Evidence of illness, poor health,
on soundness and clarity of color, not emaciation. White lockets and
on individual hue. buttons; white toes and feet
(SI/BA): Even color on the body (including paw pads) except in
with any shading to be in the color of particolors; patches of white in the
the points. Allowance for darker points, except in particolor points.
body shading in older cats; however, DISQUALIFY (DQ): Visible tail fault.
definite contrast between body and Crossed eyes. Visible protrusion of
points must exist. Particolor points the cartilage at the end of the
will have various markings of color sternum (xiphoid process).
and white throughout the body and at
no time should color patches or
patches of shading on the body be
considered a fault. Lack of leg and
tail barring desirable, except in lynx
points. Lack of body barring yyyyy
desirable in all patterns. sign of definite challenge shall disqualify. The
(OS/OL): Even solid color for cat may exhibit fear, seek to flee, or generally
solid colored coats. Pattern should complain aloud but may not threaten to harm.
be well-defined with definite contrast In accordance with Show Rules, ARTICLE
between pattern and ground color. mandatory disqualifications: a cat that bites
GENERAL DESCRIPTION: The (216.9), a cat showing evidence of intent to
ideal cat of this breed group is a deceive (216.10), adult whole male cats not
svelte, graceful, refined cat of having two descended testicles (216.11), cats
medium size with long tapering lines. authorized by a Board approved standard
It is in excellent physical condition, (216.12.1), cats with more than five toes on
very strong, lithe and muscular giving each front foot and four toes on each back
the sensation of solid weight without foot, unless proved the result of an injury or as
excess bulk. While the breed is (216.12.2), visible or invisible tail faults if
considered "medium" in size, balance Board approved standard requires
and proportion are to be considered disqualification (216.12.4), crossed eyes if
of greater consequence. The cat Board approved standard requires
should "fit together". If it is extreme (216.12.6), markedly smaller size, not in
in one part, all parts should be keeping with the breed (216.12.9), and
extreme to retain balance. depression of the sternum or unusually small
ALLOWANCES: Dip above the eyes diameter of the rib cage itself (216.12.11.1).
(headache band) in kittens and more comprehensive rules governing
young adults to 12 months. Ghost penalties and disqualifications.
barring in kittens and young adults to
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SOKOKE (SK)
HEAD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 points Color: Amber to light green, outlined
Shape . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 with black.
Ears . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Chin: Strong and broad, in line
Eyes .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 with the tip of the nose. Not fleshy.
Chin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Muzzle: Whisker pad-well
Muzzle . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 defined. There may be more bulk, or
Nose . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 definition to the rear of the whisker pad
Profile . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 than to the forefront, giving the frontal
Neck . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 view a smooth look, with gently
rounded contours.
BODY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 points Nose: Broad, with a relatively
Torso . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 abrupt end of the tip.
Legs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Profile: Nose of medium length,
Feet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 straight; with a short, softly convex
Tail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 curved bridge.
Boning . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Neck: Slender, medium to slightly
Musculature . . . . . . . . 7 long in length yet strong, muscular.
COAT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 points BODY:

Texture . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Torso: Medium long, slender, lithe
Pattern . . . . . . . . . . . 12 and graceful, with well- developed
Color . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 chest, level back, and rounded rib
cage.
CATEGORY: Traditional. Size: Males tend to be from 10 to
DIVISION: Tabby. 40% larger than females.
COLOR: Brown Classic Tabby Legs: Long, slender with medium
ONLY. or fine boning. Hind legs well angled
PERMISSIBLE OUTCROSSES: and muscular and longer than the front
None. legs. The position of the hind legs
HEAD: gives a "tip toe" gait that is very
Shape: Modified wedge, characteristic of this breed, yet even
appearing small in relation to body, when standing at ease the back
top of the skull almost flat, and length remains level.
should be slightly longer than width Boning: A fine to medium boning
at temples. Cheek bones high and giving a slender, yet sturdy look.
well defined. Musculature: Well-developed
Ears: Medium large; broad at the musculature especially pronounced in
base, upright with tips slightly neck and shoulders. These cats look
rounded. Tufts on the tips desirable, fine and delicate; but, when lifted
but not required. Set medium high, should be surprisingly solid and give
with a distance of one ear's breadth the feel of strength.
in between preferred. Feet: Oval and medium small.
Eyes: Moderately large, set wide Should be in balance with overall size.
apart, slightly slanted towards the Tail: Medium to long, and has a
base of ears. Slightly almond in firm, tight, muscular feel from base to
shape. Brilliant and expressive. tip; tapers, whip like, to a narrow
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pointed tip. combine to make the Sokoke a true
COAT: companion-animal who thrives on
Texture: Very short, close lying affection. They can exhibit a vocal
with an almost hard - not silky feel possessiveness towards their feline
and little or preferably no undercoat. families and human companions with
Pattern: Modified classic tabby. whom they deeply bond.
The pattern should be muted by PENALIZE: Head type too oriental or
ticking. This ticking, along with the too round, stop too distinct; neck short
modifications of the pattern are and thick; body too cobby, lack of
hallmarks of the Sokoke breed. The elegance; weak ticking on pattern.
Sokoke pattern differs from the WITHHOLD ALL AWARDS (WW):
standard classic pattern in the Lockets, no ticking.
following manner: at least one chin DISQUALIFY (DQ): Tail faults.
strap (broken allowable); the
shoulder butterfly may be broken,
just a blotch or not obvious; the
bullseye should be broken, and the
forehead "M" may be broken, but
must be vestigially present.
COLOR: Any shade of brown tabby.
It should be noted that the Sokoke is
not a highly rufoused cat and the
shades of brown can range from cool
to warm. Black tail tip may also be
ticked.
Sokoke is a recently discovered Temperament must be unchallenging; any sign
breed, found in and near the may exhibit fear, seek to flee, or generally
threatened Arabuko Sokoke Forest complain aloud but may not threaten to harm. In
on the coast of Kenya. The first accordance with Show Rules, ARTICLE
Sokoke Cats were discovered in the SIXTEEN, the following shall be considered
1970’s, and exported to Europe (216.9), a cat showing evidence of intent to
where a breeding program was deceive (216.10), adult whole male cats not
started. The Kenyan Sokokes are a having two descended testicles (216.11), cats
naturally occurring breed, free with all or part of the tail missing , except as
roaming and self-sufficient, yet living (216.12.1), cats with more than five toes on each
in close proximity to human front foot and four toes on each back foot,
settlements. The Sokoke is a sleek, unless proved the result of an injury or as
slender, naturally athletic, muscular authorized by a Board approved standard
cat, with a medium frame dressed in approved standard requires disqualification
a tight, short, ticked modified classic (216.12.4), crossed eyes if Board approved
tabby coat. The local Girama natives standard requires disqualification (216.12.5),
describe them as "looking like tree total blindness (216.12.6), markedly smaller size,
not in keeping with the breed (216.12.9), and
bark". Even when relaxed, their depression of the sternum or unusually small
slightly longer rear legs give the diameter of the rib cage itself (216.12.11.1). See
appearance of being "at the ready". Show Rules, ARTICLE SIXTEEN for more
Their graceful athleticism, alert comprehensive rules governing penalties and
disqualifications.
intelligence, and peaceful personality
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SNOWSHOE (SN)
HEAD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 points Chin: Firm.
Shape . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Muzzle: Proportional to the head with a
Ears . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 gentle break. Neither extremely broad,
Eyes .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 square nor pointed.
Chin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Nose: Medium width, not too wide, not
Muzzle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 too narrow with a flat or slight nose bump.
Nose . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 In proportion to head.
Profile . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Profile: Two distinct, even planes
Neck . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 separated by a slight stop or gentle curve at
BODY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 points the nose bridge.
Torso . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Neck: Between the American Shorthair
Legs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 and the Siamese. In proportion to the head
Feet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 and body.
Tail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 BODY:
Boning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Torso: Semi-foreign, moderately long
Musculature . . . . . . . . . . 4 but not extreme or oriental. Not cobby or
COAT/COLOR/PATTERN . . . . . 30 points delicate. Proportionally well-balanced
Length . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 overall, well-built, powerful, agile; no
Texture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 extremes. Males are medium to medium-
Pattern . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 large size. Females are proportionately
Color . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 smaller then males, ranging from medium-
OTHER 10 points small to medium size.
Balance . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Legs: Of good length the legs of a
Condition . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 runner or jumper, medium boning, in
CATEGORY: Pointed. proportion to torso.
DIVISION: Solid Point/white, Tortie Feet: In proportion to legs and torso.
Point/white, Tabby point/white, Silver and/or Oval tips.
Smoke Point/white, mitted and bicolor Tail: Medium at base, slightly and
patterns ONLY. gradually tapering to the end; length in
COLORS: As defined by the TICA proportion to the torso.
Uniform Color Descriptions for pointed Boning: Medium. Consideration for
cats. finer boning in smaller females.
PERMISSIBLE OUTCROSSES: American Musculature: Firm and muscular. Well-
Shorthair, Siamese. knit, powerful but not bulky, not delicate.
Surprising heft in proportion to size when
HEAD:
lifted. Consideration for lesser heft in
Shape: Broad modified wedge. High-
females.
set cheekbones with gentle contours.
Overall shape is nearly as wide as long and COAT/COLOR/PATTERN:
resembles an equilateral triangle. Stud jowls Length: Short to medium-short.
are acceptable, but when the whiskers are Texture: Smooth to the touch. Density
smoothed back, the underlying bone permits the coat to lie moderately close-
structure must be evident. Size, in lying. Seasonal and geographical changes
proportion to torso and legs. to be considered.
Ears: Medium-broad at the base; Color: All pointed colors. As defined
continuation of the modified wedge, slightly by the TICA uniform color description for
rounded tips, in proportion to body. pointed cats.
Eyes: Shape; oval to medium oval or Points: Clearly defined, connected to
rounded oval with greater length than width. the ears by tracings except for undeveloped
Slanted to the base of the ears. Not points in kittens and younger cats. Some
protruding. Any shade of blue. white in point color around pattern areas is
Revised 11/15/08 Snowshoe Standard, 05/01/2009

acceptable. Nose leather and paw pads may melodic. The Snowshoe has an outgoing
be point color, flesh tone or mottled. personality, although some cats may be
Body Color: A lighter shade of point somewhat shy with strangers, most
color. A range of hues within each color Snowshoe are outgoing, loyal and ideal
class. Subtle shading to point color on back, companions and generally get along well
shoulders and hips, toning to a lighter shade with other cats. Full colors, points, and
near chest and stomach. Dilute colors, white area development may take up to 2
especially blue points, root color may be years, especially in dilute colors.
darker or lighter than end hairs. ALLOWANCES: Ghost barring in kittens
Patterns: Mitted and bicolor: Some and young cats up to 2 years of age, darker
white is required on the paws. Patches of coat color in older cats. Lockets.
color in white areas are acceptable. Overall PENALTIES: No white on all four paws.
appearance predominates shape and detail Plush, wooly or double undercoat. Long
of point and white areas. There should be a hair. Eye color other than blue. Bulky or
definite contrast between point colors and cobby torso, frail or dainty torso, extreme
white. Preference should be given to clarity torso length. Thin, whip-like tail.
and contrast, not to hue, however, white
areas should be sparkling white. White on
the underside of the head, throat, body, belly
and uppermost part of the inner thighs
commonly occurs and should not be
penalized or credited.
Mitted: White is limited to paws, back
legs, chest, and chin. Cat is typically about yyyyy
one-quarter white. Temperament must be unchallenging; any sign of
Bi-color: A white facial pattern is definite challenge shall disqualify. The cat may
exhibit fear, seek to flee, or generally complain
required. Various markings of white and
pigment may occur. White areas generally accordance with Show Rules, ARTICLE
occur on legs, thighs, chest and chin. The SIXTEEN, the following shall be considered
cat is typically between one-quarter to one- mandatory disqualifications: a cat that bites
half white. Less white is preferred over high (216.9), a cat showing evidence of intent to
white. deceive (216.10), adult whole male cats not
OTHER: having two descended testicles (216.11), cats
Balance: Well-balanced, with all parts with all or part of the tail missing , except as
in good proportion to each other; no one part (216.12.1), cats with more than five toes on each
more extreme than the other. Proper front foot and four toes on each back foot, unless
proportions and balance are more important proved the result of an injury or as authorized by
than exact size. Excellence in one aspect a Board approved standard (216.12.2), visible or
does not offset deficiency in another invisible tail faults if Board approved standard
Condition: Top health condition, with a requires disqualification (216.12.4), crossed
clean, well-groomed coat and body. No eyes if Board approved standard requires
indication of fat or emaciation. A belly flap disqualification (216.12.5), total blindness
commonly occurs and should not be with the breed (216.12.9), and depression of the
penalized or credited. sternum or unusually small diameter of the rib
GENERAL DESCRIPTION: The Snowshoe cage itself (216.12.11.1). See Show Rules,
breeding program produces a cat that is ARTICLE SIXTEEN for more comprehensive
unique because of the combination of short rules governing penalties and disqualifications.
hair, modified wedge, semi-foreign build and
particolor points that sets the Snowshoe
apart from other breeds. The Snowshoe is a
strikingly marked cat in a variety of unique
patterns. May be vocal or non-vocal; when
vocal, the voice is generally soft and
Revised 11/15/08 Snowshoe Standard, 05/01/2009

SELKIRK REX BREED GROUP (SR/SRL)
The Selkirk Rex (SR) is the shorthair version of the group and the Selkirk
Rex Longhair (SRL) is the longhair version.
HEAD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 points HEAD:

Shape . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Shape: Round, full-cheeked.
Ears . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Forehead round and broad.
Eyes .. . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Ears: Medium-sized, rounded
Chin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 with pointed tip, set well apart.
Muzzle . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Eyes: Large and round, set well
Profile . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 apart.
Neck . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Chin: Firm.
Muzzle: Short, square, visible
BODY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 points beyond the cheeks. curly whiskers.
Torso . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Profile: Rounded forehead,
Legs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 nose stop and firm chin.
Feet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Neck: Short and thick. Curly
Tail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 fur prominent on neck.
Boning . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Musculature . . . . . . . . 5 BODY:
Torso: Chest full, muscular,
COAT/COLOR/PATTERN20 points semi-cobby. Rectangular with a
Length . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 slight rise toward the hindquarters.
Texture . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Legs: Medium length,
Color . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 substantail boning.
Pattern . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Feet: Large and round.
Tail: Medium length, thick,
OTHER . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 points tapering to rounded tip.
Balance . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Boning: Substantial.
Condition . . . . . . . . . . 3 Musculature: Substantial.
Temperament . . . . . . . 5
COAT:
CATEGORIES: All. Length: In both coat lengths,
the curls are most prominent on the
DIVISIONS: All. neck and tail. The curliness of the
coat on the saddle area of the back
COLORS: All. is variable due to climate, seasons
and hormones, especially in
PERMISSIBLE OUTCROSSES: females.
American Shorthair, British Breed (SR): Medium.
Group, Persian Breed Group. (SRL): Semi-long.
Texture: Soft and plush.
(SR): Double coat, with thick
undercoat and deep waves with
Revised 120109 Selkirk Rex Breed Group Standard, 05/01/2008
curled ends. ALLOWANCES: White lockets are
(SRL) Loose individual curls. acceptable. Kittens may lack fully
Pattern: All patterns curly coat.
acceptable.
Color: Clear, intense colors WITHHOLD ALL AWARDS (WW):
preferred. Eye color independent of Nose break
coat color.
OTHER:
Balance: Good proportions.
Condition: Good muscle tone.
Excellent health.
Temperament: Sweet and
loving. yyyyy
sign of definite challenge shall disqualify.
GENERAL DESCRIPTION: The The cat may exhibit fear, seek to flee, or
Selkirk Rex is produced by a generally complain aloud but may not
threaten to harm. In accordance with Show
dominant gene affecting the guard,
Rules, ARTICLE SIXTEEN, the following
down and awn hairs. The curl is shall be considered mandatory
most prominent around the neck disqualifications: a cat that bites (216.9), a
and tail in both coat lengths. Guard cat showing evidence of intent to deceive
hairs tend to have a coarse texture, (216.10), adult whole male cats not having
two descended testicles (216.11), cats with
but the coat is very dense and all or part of the tail missing , except as
overall soft and plush. The whiskers authorized by a Board approved standard
are curly as are the eyebrows. The (216.12.1), cats with more than five toes on
Selkirk Rex is a medium to large cat
foot, unless proved the result of an injury or
with good balance between legs and as authorized by a Board approved standard
body. Heavy boning gives the cat (216.12.2), visible or invisible tail faults if
surprising weight. Females are less Board approved standard requires
massive than males, but both sexes disqualification (216.12.4), crossed eyes if
have definite jowls. Coat continues disqualification (216.12.5), total blindness
to develop until about 2 years of (216.12.6), markedly smaller size, not in
age, so kittens should be judged keeping with the breed (216.12.9), and
mainly on head and body type. depression of the sternum or unusually small
Kittens are curly at birth and may See Show Rules, ARTICLE SIXTEEN for
lose their coat and begin to develop more comprehensive rules governing
an adult curly coat at 8-10 months of penalties and disqualifications.
age.
Revised 120109 Selkirk Rex Breed Group Standard, 05/01/2008

SAVANNAH (SV)
HEAD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 points of the eye resembles a boomerang set at

Shape . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 the exact angle so that the corner of the eye
Ears . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 slopes down the line of the nose. The
Eyes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 bottom half of the eye has an almond shape.
Chin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 The eyes are moderately deep set, low on
Muzzle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 the forehead, and at least one eye width
Profile . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 apart. Tear stain markings are present
Nose . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 along and between the eye and the nose.
Neck . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 All eye colors are allowed and are
BODY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 points independent of coat color.
Torso . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Chin: From the frontal view the chin
Legs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 tapers to follow the triangle of the head. In
Feet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 profile, the nose is slightly protruding so that
Tail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 the angle from the nose to the chin slants
Boning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 back, which may cause the chin to appear
Musculature . . . . . . . . . . 7 recessed
COAT/COLOR/PATTERN . . . . 20 points Muzzle: The muzzle is tapered with no
Texture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 break. It falls within the bottom portion of the
Pattern . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 facial triangle that runs from the brow to the
Color . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 point of the chin. Whisker pads are not
CATEGORY: Traditional. pronounced
DIVISIONS: Solid, Tabby and Profile: The forehead is a straight to
Silver/Smoke Division. slightly convex curve from the top of the
COLORS: Black, Brown (Black) Spotted head to the ridge just above the eye where
Tabby, Black Silver Spotted Tabby and there is a slight change of direction and a
Black Smoke. straight to very-slight concave curve from
PERMISSIBLE OUTCROSSES: None that ridge to the tip of the nose. In profile,
HEAD: the face also forms a triangle from the top of
Shape: The face forms an equilateral the eye to the tip of the nose, turning to
triangle: the triangle is formed by the brow follow the jaw line and back up to the eye.
line over the eyes; and the sides follow Nose: Viewing from the front, the nose
down the jaw bone with a rounded finish at is wide across the top with low set nostrils.
the muzzle. Above this triangle the In profile, there is a slight downward turn at
forehead and ears form a rectangle from the the end, giving a rounded appearance.
brow line to the tops of the ears. The head Nose leather is slightly convex and wraps up
is small in proportion to the body. over the nose.
Ears: Ears are remarkably large and Neck: Long and lean.
high on the head. They are wide with a BODY:
deep base. They should be very upright Torso: The torso is long, lean and well-
and have rounded tops. The outside base of muscled with a full deep rib cage, prominent
the ear should start no lower on the head shoulder blades, a slight, but not extreme,
than the height of the eyes, but may be set tuck-up and a rounded rump. The hip and
higher. The inside base of the ears is set thigh are full and long and somewhat heavy
close at the top of the head; ideally, a in proportion to the rest of the body.
vertical line can be drawn from the inner Legs: Longer than average, well
corner of the eye up to the inner base of the muscled, without appearing heavy or overly
ear. Ear furnishings may be present; delicate. Back legs are slightly longer than
pronounced ocelli are desirable. the front legs.
Eyes: Medium sized and set Feet: Oval, medium in size.
underneath a slightly hooded brow. The top
Corrected 6/1/2013 Savannah Breed Standard, 05/01/2012

Tail: Medium to thick in width. Medium other bold markings, on a background color
in length, ending between the hock and just of any shade of brown, silver, black or black
above ground level when standing with smoke. The Savannah cat is a domestic
preferred length just below the hock. Tail breed which closely resembles its ancestral
should taper slightly to a blunt end. Whippy source the African Serval, but is smaller in
tails are not desired. stature. Affectionate and outgoing, with
Boning: Medium boning with exceptionally long neck, legs, and tall ears,
densityand strength. as well as a medium length tail, the
Musculature: Firm, well-developed, yet Savannah is both unusual and beautiful.
smooth. The Savannah is also an exceptionally
COAT: Short to medium in length with graceful, well-balanced cat with striking color
good substance and a slightly coarse feel to and pattern.
it. Coarser guard hairs cover a softer ALLOWANCES: Females proportionately
undercoat; the spots have a notably softer smaller than males
texture than the guard hairs. The coat is not PENALIZE: Rosettes. Spots that are any
inordinately dense and lies relatively flat color other than dark brown to black. Any
against the body. distinct locket on the neck, chest, abdomen
COLORS: Black, brown (black) spotted or any other area not provided for in the
tabby, black silver spotted tabby, black standard. Vertically aligned spots or
smoke. No preference is given to ground mackerel tabby type stripes. Cobby body.
color on the brown (black) spotted tabby. Small ears.
Bold, solid markings are preferred on all DISQUALIFY (DQ): Extra toes.
tabbies. In any variation the lips are black,
and the tear duct lines are prominent. On
the spotted Savannahs the nose leather can
be pink to brick red surrounded by liner,
solid black, or black with a pink to brick
center stripe. In black Savannahs, the nose
leather must be solid black. Paw pads in
either color variation should be deep –––––
charcoal or brownish black. Temperament must be unchallenging; any sign of
PATTERN: SPOTTED PATTERN ONLY. definite challenge shall disqualify. The cat may
The spotted Savannah pattern is made up exhibit fear, seek to flee, or generally complain
of bold, solid dark-brown to black spots, aloud but may not threaten to harm. In
accordance with Show Rules, ARTICLE
which can be round, oval, or elongated. A
series of parallel stripes, from the back of mandatory disqualifications: a cat that bites
the head to just over the shoulder blades, (216.9), a cat showing evidence of intent to
fan out slightly over the back and the deceive (216.10), adult whole male cats not
spotting pattern follows the line of the having two descended testicles (216.11), cats
stripes from the shoulders continuing the with all or part of the tail missing , except as
length of the body. Smaller spots will be authorized by a Board approved standard
found on the legs and feet as well as on the (216.12.1), cats with more than five toes on each
front foot and four toes on each back foot, unless
face. In the black Savannah ghost spotting proved the result of an injury or as authorized by
may occur. A visible spotting pattern on the a Board approved standard (216.12.2), visible or
smoke Savannah is preferred. In all invisible tail faults if Board approved standard
divisions, any visible pattern must be requires disqualification (216.12.4), crossed
spotted. eyes if Board approved standard requires
TEMPERAMENT: The ideal Savannah is to disqualification (216.12.5), total blindness
be a confident, alert, curious and friendly (216.12.6), markedly smaller size, not in keeping
cat. with the breed (216.12.9), and depression of the
GENERAL DESCRIPTION: The overall cage itself (216.12.11.1). See Show Rules,
impression of the Savannah is a tall lean ARTICLE SIXTEEN for more comprehensive
graceful cat with striking dark spots and rules governing penalties and disqualifications.
Corrected 6/1/2013 Savannah Breed Standard, 05/01/2012

SPHYNX (SX)
HEAD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 points Muzzle and Chin: Strong
Shape . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 rounded muzzle with distinct whisker
Eyes .. . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 break and firm chin.
Ears . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Profile: Slight to moderate stop
Muzzle and Chin . . . . . 5 at bridge of nose.
Profile . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Neck: Medium in length,
Neck . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 rounded and well-muscled. The neck
arches from the shoulders to the
BODY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 points base of the skull and is powerful,
Torso . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 especially in males.
Legs and Feet . . . . . . . 5
Tail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 BODY:
Torso: Medium in size, medium
COAT/COLOR/PATTERN 30 points to medium long in length. The chest
Color . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 is broad, may tend toward barrel
Coat . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 chested. The abdomen is well-
rounded, having the appearance of
CATEGORY: All. having eaten a large meal, but not
fat..
DIVISION: All. Legs: Length in proportion with
body, with medium boning and firm
COLOR: All. musculature. Hind legs slightly
longer than front. Front legs widely
PERMISSIBLE OUTCROSSES: set. Females may have slightly finer
American Shorthair, Devon Rex. boning.
Feet: Medium in size, oval shape
HEAD: with long, slender toes. The paw
Shape: Medium-sized, modified pads are thicker than in other breeds,
wedge with rounded contours, giving the cat the appearance of
slightly longer than wide. Skull is walking on "air cushions". The toes
slightly rounded with a rather flat are very long, slender and prominent.
forehead and prominent cheekbones Tail: Whippy, tapering from body
and a distinct whisker break. to tip (rat-tailed). Length is in
Eyes: Large, rounded lemon proportion to body. A lion tail (puff of
shape. Slanting to outer corner of hair on tip) acceptable.
ear. Slightly more than an eye width Musculature: Hard and
between eyes. muscular, not delicate.
Ears: Very large, broad at base Boning: Medium.
and open. Set upright, neither low
set nor on top of the head. The
interior is totally hairless. Slight
amount of hair allowed on lower
outside edges and on the back of the
ear.
Revised 05/01/04 Sphynx Standard, 05/01/2004

COAT/COLOR/PATTERN: WITHHOLD ALL AWARDS (WW):
Length: Appears hairless. May Any indication of wavy hair or
be covered with short, fine down. suggestion of the Devon Rex, or
May have puff of hair on tip of tail. Cornish Rex in molt..
Whiskers are sparse and short.
Texture: Chamois-like. A feeling DISQUALIFY (DQ): Any evidence of
of resistance may be felt when depilitating, plucking, shaving or
stroking the skin of some cats. The clipping or any other means of hair
skin is very wrinkled in kittens. removal. Inability to handle.
Adults should retain as many
wrinkles as possible, especially on
the head, although wrinkling should
not be so pronounced that it affects
the cat's normal functions.

Sphynx appears to be a hairless cat,
although it is not truly hairless. The
skin should have the texture of
chamois. It may be covered with
very fine down which is almost
imperceptible to both the eye and the
touch. On the ears, muzzle, tail, feet
and scrotum, short, soft, fine hair is
allowed. Lack of coat makes the cat
quite warm to the touch. Whiskers yyyyy
and eyebrows may be present, either Temperament must be unchallenging; any
whole or broken, or may be totally sign of definite challenge shall disqualify. The
absent. The cat should not be small cat may exhibit fear, seek to flee, or generally
or dainty. Males may be up to 25 In accordance with Show Rules, ARTICLE
percent larger so long as proper SIXTEEN, the following shall be considered
proportions are maintained. The mandatory disqualifications: a cat that bites
Sphynx is sweet-tempered, lively, (216.9), a cat showing evidence of intent to
intelligent and above all amenable to having two descended testicles (216.11), cats
handling. with all or part of the tail missing , except as
PENALIZE: Overall small cat. Body (216.12.1), cats with more than five toes on
that is too thin, frail-appearing or foot, unless proved the result of an injury or as
delicate or fine-boned; too cobby or authorized by a Board approved standard
foreign. Lack of wrinkles on the (216.12.2), visible or invisible tail faults if
head. Straight profile, narrow head. Board approved standard requires
Non-amenable disposition. Board approved standard requires
Significant amounts of hair above the disqualification (216.12.5), total blindness
ankle. (216.12.6), markedly smaller size, not in
ALLOWANCES: Lockets. diameter of the rib cage itself (216.12.11.1).
Revised 05/01/04 Sphynx Standard, 05/01/2004

TURKISH ANGORA (TA)
HEAD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 points Chin: Firm, gently rounded, with
Shape . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 tip perpendicular to the nose.
Eyes .. . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Muzzle: Should be a continuation
Ears . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 of the smooth lines of the wedge.
Chin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Profile: Consists of two planes
Muzzle . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 formed by the flat top head and the
Profile . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 line of the nose meeting at an angle
Neck . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 slightly above the eyes.
Nose . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Neck: Slim, graceful, medium in
length.
BODY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 points
Torso . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 BODY:
Legs/Feet . . . . . . . . . . 9 Torso: Long and slender, foreign
Tail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 in type. Shoulders should be the
Boning . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 same width as the hips. Medium-
Musculature . . . . . . . . 5 sized. Narrow chest. Rump slightly
higher than shoulders.
COAT/COLOR . . . . . . . . 15 points Legs/Feet: Long. Hind legs
Coat . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 longer than front legs. Feet are small,
Color . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 oval and in proportion with legs. Toe
tufts are desirable.
OTHER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 points Tail: Tapering from a wide base
Balance . . . . . . . . . . . 5 to a narrow end. Long in proportion
to body. With full plume.
CATEGORY: Traditional. Musculature: Firm.
DIVISIONS: All. COAT/COLOR:

Length: Semi-longhair with slight
COLORS: All. undercoat; appearing to be single-
coated. Medium-long on the body.
PERMISSIBLE OUTCROSSES: Texture: Silky and fine, with little
None. undercoat; wavy on stomach.
HEAD: OTHER:
Shape: Small to medium sized, Balance: Proportionate in all
smooth, slightly modified wedge, with physical aspects with a graceful, lithe
flat planes. appearance. This means that the
Eyes: Large, walnut shaped. combination of the long body, legs
Slanting slightly upward, with an and tail with neck, head, and ears
open expression. There is no should look as though they fit
relationship between eye color and together and give an impression of
coat color, but clarity and uniformity gentle flowing motion.
are paramount.
Ears: Large, wide at base,
tufted, and slightly pointed. Set high
on the head, vertical and erect .
Revised 05/01/04 Turkish Angora Standard, 05/01/2004

ideal Turkish Angora is a perfectly
balanced, graceful creature with a
fine, silky coat. When you handle it,
you are struck by the contrast
between the soft flowing coat and the
surprisingly firm, long muscular body
beneath it. The Angora is a very
intelligent, active and inquisitive
breed that responds best to firm, but
gentle handling. In judging the
Turkish Angora, refinement is more
important than size. This should
especially be taken into
consideration when comparing males
to females.
ALLOWANCES: Allowances should

be made for the following in mature
male cats: jowls, a slightly broader
head, and a slightly wider ear set.
Adult males may be larger than adult
females. Kittens and young adults
may not be in full coat until after their
first winter and the britches and ruff
may take 2-3 years to develop. yyyyy
Kittens may have a growth bump on Temperament must be unchallenging; any
the ridge/forehead or the end of their sign of definite challenge shall disqualify. The
nose. Gentle slope in profile. cat may exhibit fear, seek to flee, or generally
Lockets. In accordance with Show Rules, ARTICLE
PENALIZE: Coarseness in any mandatory disqualifications: a cat that bites
feature; broad chest, hips, or (216.9), a cat showing evidence of intent to
shoulders; heavy boning. Break in having two descended testicles (216.11), cats
profile. Pronounced whisker pads or with all or part of the tail missing , except as
pinch. authorized by a Board approved standard
WITHHOLD ALL AWARDS (WW): foot, unless proved the result of an injury or as
Cobby body type. Oriental head or authorized by a Board approved standard
body type. (216.12.2), visible or invisible tail faults if
Revised 05/01/04 Turkish Angora Standard, 05/01/2004

TOYGER (TG)
HEAD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 points BODY:

Shape . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Torso: Medium to deep, long and
Ears . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 muscular with rolling contours; strong and
Eyes .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 robust but not blocky. Strength is in the
Chin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 forequarters. Shoulders may interrupt top
Muzzle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 line. Chest is broad and deep, never
Nose . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 interrupting neckline from head to foreleg.
Profile . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Legs and Feet: Medium length such that
Neck . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 the space between the ground and the body is
BODY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 points equal to the depth of the torso. Legs as long
Torso . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 in back as in front. Long toed, well knuckled
Legs and Feet . . . . . . . . . . . 4 feet seem large.
Tail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Tail: Very long and muscular with blunt,
Boning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 rounded tip; rope-like. Set low and carried
Musculature . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 low.
COAT/COLOR/PATTERN . . . . 40 points Boning: Very large, dense, robust; never
Length/Texture . . . . . . . . . . . 5 delicate.
Pattern . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Musculature: Very muscular and athletic
Color . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 looking, especially in young males.
CATEGORY: Traditional. COAT:
DIVISION: Tabby. Length: Coat is short except: markings
COLOR: Brown Mackerel Tabby ONLY. may be slightly but uniformly longer than
PERMISSIBLE OUTCROSSES: None. ground colored fur on body for a sculpted
HEAD: effect. Longer temple and jowl ruff fur is
Shape: Medium-sized. Long, broad preferred.
and deep. Side view: 1/2 hexagon as Texture/Density: Fur is thick, luxurious
defined by angle change points of chin, and unusually soft, plush but resilient.
nose, forehead and back skull. All contours Glitter: Some glitter required. The more
well-defined, muscular and rounded. the better without undue loss of contrast or
Ears: Rounded. Small preferred. Set whited ground.
as much on the side as on the top. Thickly COLOR: Tabby markings shall be virtually
furred temples and ears preferred. Lynx black to brown or even tan. Very dark
tipping undesirable. markings on a richly colored rufused ground is
Eyes: Small to medium, circular with preferred. Markings uniformly dark from tip of
gentle hooding of upper inside. Set back hair to skin are preferred. Mouse colored
into face, and on slight bias toward base of undercoat is acceptable. Whited ground color
ear. Rich deep color preferred. shall be as uniformly light to as white as
Chin: Very strong. Deep, wide. Bite possible and appears as per pattern
must be correct. requirements below.
Muzzle: Medium length to long and Contrast: All colors next to each other
deep with well-defined, rounded muscular should be as different in value as possible.
contours. Full face view: a long inverted The visibly noticeable difference in color and
heart shape from forehead to rounded value between two coat colors should be
whisker pads. great or high between the tabby markings and
Nose: Muscular, long, and rounded, the background color, and high between the
widening toward end to at least as wide as dorsal orange background ground color and
the space between the eyes. Greater nose ventral whited background ground color, and
leather width is preferred, depth is shallow. high between the dark ear color and the
Profile: Biplaner: angle change above lighter "thumb print," and high between the
the eyes. A slightly concave nose line whited ground color of parts of the face and its
acceptable. modified tabby markings.
Neck: Long and muscular.
Revised 06/18/08 Toyger Breed Standard, 05/01/2008

PATTERN: stately movement; excellent health and
Markings pattern: Modified mackerel longevity are all important and desirable and
tabby. The contrast of markings to ground must be considered an integral part of the
pattern must be extreme and distinct; giving breed profile, breeding program and genetic
a clear, sharply edged pattern. makeup of the Toyger.
Ground pattern: A modified dorsal ALLOWANCES: Females may be somewhat
(upper and outer), colored ground with a smaller and less muscular than males and
ventral (inner and under) whited ground as may exhibit no head ruff. Well-muscled males
described and excepted below. Edges of may lack shoulder to neck definition. Kittens
ground areas should be distinct with may be somewhat longer coated, be less
contrast. rufused and be rather uncoordinated. Color
Body: Body stripes shall generally be may vary somewhat in intensity seasonally.
vertically aligned with encircling markings PENALIZE: Classic alignment of mackerel
on neck, legs and tail. Bold, braided, non- stripes on body (strongly suggesting a bulls
uniform stripes including stretched rosettes eye or curved lines). Substantially darker
are preferred. Some stretched spots are markings on points. A dorsal stripe.
acceptable. Belly and inside of legs must Traditional tabby face markings ONLY. No
be marked. Whited ground shall include glitter. Narrow nose leather. Excessive size
ventral areas of belly, underside of base of or unmuscled bulk. Lockets.
tail, insides of legs, and chest. Spillage or WITHHOLD ALL AWARDS (WW): Ticked fur
wrap of whited ground onto lower sides, that obscures markings. Belly or chest not
backs of legs and sides of chest for a marked. Tail tip not black. Blue eyes.
greater amount of visibility is desirable. Paw DISQUALIFY (DQ): Mouth alignment not
pads and tail tip must be black. proper.
Face and Head: Facial stripes and
markings shall be circularly aligned around
the face. Preference shall be given to
forehead butterfly markings and to
encircling jowl markings. Traditional tabby
markings moving radially away from the yyyyy
face for any distance are undesirable. Temperament must be unchallenging; any sign
Whited ground areas shall include throat, of definite challenge shall disqualify. The cat
chin, outer parts of jowls and cheeks, and may exhibit fear, seek to flee, or generally
lower part of whisker pads as well as areas complain aloud but may not threaten to harm. In
around and over eyes, spilling upward onto accordance with Show Rules, ARTICLE
temples and forehead. Ears having dark SIXTEEN, the following shall be considered
backs, with a lighter to virtually white "thumb mandatory disqualifications: a cat that bites
mark" desirable. Black mascara, lipstick (216.9), a cat showing evidence of intent to
and whisker spot markings and white deceive (216.10), adult whole male cats not
spectacles are desirable.
GENERAL DESCRIPTION: The Toyger is authorized by a Board approved standard
a designer cat: a loving, glittered, medium (216.12.1), cats with more than five toes on each
sized domestic shorthair companion cat front foot and four toes on each back foot,
reminiscent of the big cats in pattern, type, unless proved the result of an injury or as
confidence and movement. Designed with authorized by a Board approved standard
the experience of active cat ownership in (216.12.2), visible or invisible tail faults if Board
the modern urban setting foremost in mind, approved standard requires disqualification
this cat must be a uniquely beautiful and (216.12.4), crossed eyes if Board approved
engaging companion, willing and able to standard requires disqualification (216.12.5),
thrive in a human centered life. Thus, total blindness (216.12.6), markedly smaller size,
companionability traits, such as, but not not in keeping with the breed (216.12.9), and
limited to, dependable, quiet temperament; depression of the sternum or unusually small
laid-back personality, intelligent and easily diameter of the rib cage itself (216.12.11.1).
trained and handled; good athletic ability; See Show Rules, ARTICLE SIXTEEN for more
disqualifications.
Revised 06/18/08 Toyger Breed Standard, 05/01/2008

THAI (TH)
HEAD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 points Muzzle: Medium to slightly long.
Shape . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Wedge-shaped: like a tapering garden
Profile and nose . . . . . . . 5 spade with a rounded end. Little or no
Eyes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 whisker break. Medium-boned.
Ears . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Chin: Neither weak nor too
Muzzle and chin . . . . . . . 7 prominent, aligned vertically with the
Neck . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 nose.
BODY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 points Neck: Medium length, neither thin
Torso . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 nor overly muscular.
Legs and feet . . . . . . . . . . 8
Tail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 BODY:
Boning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Torso: Moderately long, lithe and
Musculature . . . . . . . . . . . 4 graceful like a small panther. Well toned,
COAT/COLOR/PATTERN . . . 20 points but neither tubular nor compact. High
Texture and length . . . . 15 enough on legs for desired foreign type.
Color . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Underbelly is mostly level and parallel to
CATEGORY: Pointed. the ground and firm. However, a slight
DIVISIONS: Solid, Tabby, and Tortie. amount of loose skin on the underbelly
COLORS: All. below the flank is permissible.
Legs: Medium length, graceful in
PERMISSIBLE OUTCROSS: Siamese form, but not coarse.
Feet: Oval shape; medium size in
HEAD: proportion to cat.
Shape: Modified wedge, medium Tail: As long as the torso, tapering
width with rounded cheeks and tapering gradually to the tip.
muzzle. Head is longer than wide, but not Boning: Medium. Graceful. Neither
extreme or narrow. Cheekbones curve refined nor coarse.
inward to where the muzzle begins. Musculature: Firm, but lithe, not
Muzzle is wedge-shaped, but rounded on meaty or dense. When picked up, cat
the end like a tapering garden spade. weighs about as much as, or slightly more
Forehead is flat and long. than, one would predict visually.
Profile/Nose: Nearly straight, but with
a slight downhill slope starting just above COAT/COLOR/PATTERN:
the eyes and ending just below the eyes. Texture: Silky; very little undercoat.
In profile, nose may be straight or slightly Not a “painted on” coat, but definitely
convex. close-lying.
Eyes: Medium to slightly large, a very Length: Very short to short.
full almond shape, not oriental. Set Body Color: Preferably a very pale
slightly more than an eye width apart. A off-white. Evenness of the body color and
line from inner corner through outer contrast with the points are more
corner of eye meets outer base of ear. important than extreme whiteness.
Eye Color: Blue. Deep blue shades Point Color: Appropriate for color
preferred. Brilliance and luminosity are class, dense and even. Mask, ears, feet
more important than depth of color. and tail should match in color.
Ears: Medium in size to slightly large,
wide at the base, oval tips. Tip of ears GENERAL DESCRIPTION: The ideal cat
point outward at an angle slightly closer to of this breed is a medium to slightly large,
the top than side of the head (35 degrees pointed cat of foreign type, descended
from vertical). Allow for very light from and resembling the indigenous
furnishings. pointed cats of Thailand. The Thai is
intended to be both the living equivalent of
the original “Wichien-maat” of ancient
Revised 05/01/2010 Thai Breed Standard, 05/01/2010
Siam and the “marten-faced” Siamese of PENALIZE: Genuinely round eyes.
early 20th century America and Europe. It Extreme oriental eyes. Blunt or pointy
cannot be stated enough that the Thai muzzle. Narrow upper head. Small ears,
should not be extreme in any way, but its very large ears, or ears set low (closer to
appearance and personality should reflect the side of the head than the top).
its Thailand heritage. The Thai is not, and Compact body or distinctly tubular body.
should not resemble, a native Western Whippy tail. Excess undercoat (plush
breed. The breed began in the 1950s coat). Ghost markings in non-agouti adult
when breeders scattered around the world cats.
chose to breed, or sometimes unwittingly
continued to breed, Siamese of the WITHHOLD ALL AWARDS (WW):
moderate, early 20th century type. In the Pronounced stop in profile. Pronounced
1980s, the first breed clubs dedicated to convex forehead. Distinct ear tufts. Fluffy
these cats were established in the United fur with dense undercoat (“teddy bear”
States and Europe. In 2001, breeders coat). Cobby body. Obesity. White
began importing indigenous pointed cats lockets and buttons; white toes and feet
from Thailand in a conscious effort to (including paw pads); patches of white in
expand and preserve a healthy gene pool the points. Eye color other than blue.
for the Thai breed as well as to preserve
the genes of Southeast Asia’s native race DISQUALIFICATION: Visible tail fault.
of cats while they are still distinct from Crossed eyes. Visible protrusion of the
Western cats. The trademark of the Thai cartilage at the end of the sternum
breed is the unique head shape, a (xiphoid process).
laterally rounded upper head from which
projects a distinctly wedge-shaped
muzzle. In keeping with the Thai’s roots
in tropical Thailand, another important
yyyyy
feature is the breed’s very short coat, first Temperament must be unchallenging; any sign
clearly described in the West by Harrison of definite challenge shall disqualify. The cat
Weir in 1889. The Thai is a well balanced may exhibit fear, seek to flee, or generally
cat without any extremes, in harmony in complain aloud but may not threaten to harm.
appearance and character. In accordance with Show Rules, ARTICLE
ALLOWANCE: Incomplete point color mandatory disqualifications: a cat that bites
and mask in kittens and young adults up
to 12 months. Slight tabby markings on having two descended testicles (216.11), cats
the body of lynx points as long as there is with all or part of the tail missing , except as
a good contrast to the points. Darker authorized by a Board approved standard
body shading in older cats as long as (216.12.1), cats with more than five toes on
there is still a definite contrast between each front foot and four toes on each back foot,
body and points. Stud jowls in males. unless proved the result of an injury or as
Females tend to be smaller, slightly finer authorized by a Board approved standard
boned, and less muscular than males. Board approved standard requires
disqualifications
Revised 05/01/2010 Thai Breed Standard, 05/01/2010

T O N K I N E S E (TO)
HEAD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 points profile, the tip of the chin lines with the tip
Shape . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 of the nose in the same vertical plane.
Ears . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Muzzle: Medium length. Good width
Eyes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 at jaw hinge, tapering gently to blunt finish,
Chin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 neither pointed nor excessively rounded.
Muzzle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Muzzle break is definite but gently curved
Nose . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 following the lines of the wedge with no
Profile . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 suggestion of foxiness.
Neck . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Nose: Slight convex curvature, neither
BODY AND TAIL . . . . . . . . . . 30 points ruler straight nor humped.
Torso . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Profile: Slight convex curve from top
Legs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 of head to just above eyes, dipping to a
Feet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 gentle stop at or just below eye level, with
Tail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 no appearance of a break. Cheekbones
Boning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 are high and gently planed.
Musculature . . . . . . . . . . 8 BODY:
COAT/COLOR/PATTERN . . . 30 points Torso: Medium length rectangle,
Length . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 appearing neither compact nor elongated.
Texture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Shape is semi-foreign, neither stocky nor
Pattern/Color: rangy. Size is medium, males larger than
Body . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 females, appearing neither slight nor
Points, Nose Leather, bulky. Chest is of medium width, rounding
Paw Pads . . . . . . . . . . 8 gently in front, ribs slightly curved. Flanks
Eyes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 level. Back rises slightly from shoulders to
OTHER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 points rump.
Balance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Legs: Fairly slim and proportionate in
Condition . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 length and bone to body. Hind legs
Temperament . . . . . . . . . 3 slightly longer than front.
CATEGORIES: Sepia, Mink, Pointed. Feet: Oval in shape and medium in
DIVISION: Solid and Tortoiseshell. size.
COLORS: All. Tail: Wider at base, but not thick,
PERMISSIBLE OUTCROSSES: tapering gently to slightly blunted tip.
Burmese, Siamese, European Burmese. Length is approximately equal to body
HEAD: length from rump to shoulder blades.
Shape: Medium-short, modified Boning: Refined medium,
wedge with clean, gently-curved contours, proportionate to body. Neither heavy nor
just slightly longer than wide. Head and delicate.
ears give the impression of an equilateral Musculature: Solid, well-developed,
triangle when viewed from the front. with clean lines. Not burly or coarse.
Ears: Slightly longer than wide. Abdomen firm and taut. Shoulders may
Broad base with oval tips. Medium in be quite muscular in mature male.
size. Placed as much on the side of the COAT/COLOR/PATTERN:
head as the top with outer line continuing Coat: Medium short in length. Density
line of wedge. Pricked slight forward. is luxuriant, but close-lying.
Eyes: The shape of a peach pit, half Texture: Fine, soft, and silky with
almond on top, slightly more rounded on lustrous sheen.
bottom and in proportion to rest of face; Body Color: Rich and even, without
medium in size and placed well-apart, at dark spots, barring, or noticeable number
least one eye-width between. Slanted of white hairs, shading gradually to slightly
toward outer edge of ear. lighter hue on under parts. Hair may be
Chin: Firmly curved, neither lighter at the roots. Body color in pointeds,
prominent nor weak with proper bite. In a shaded neutral lacking color on under
Revised 05/01/04 Tonkinese Breed Standard, 05/01/2004

parts, showing a marked contrast to more compact type in young kittens, as
points. Body color in minks a distinctly bone structure tends to lengthen during
lighter shade of point color, showing maturation.
definite contrast to points. Body color in PENALIZE: Round or overly oriental
sepias closer to that of extremities, eyes. Definite nose break. Barring on
showing slighter contrast to points. body, tail or legs.
Preference should be given to clarity and WITHHOLD ALL AWARDS(WW): Round
maximum contrast in all colors, not to hue. head with protuberant round eyes, short
Full color development may take up to 18 muzzle, and nose break; extreme
months, particularly in light colors ranginess or cobbiness; white locket or
Point Color: Even and unbarred, button; pigment absent or spotty on
without ticking or white hairs; paw pads leather; emaciation or apparent poor
and nose leather properly pigmented. In health.
pointeds and minks, color comparable on DISQUALIFY (DQ): Rapid oscillation of
mask, ears, feet and tail, with points eyes; depressed or protruding sternum;
dense and clearly marked, but merging miniaturization (mature males less than 7
gently into body color on minks, pounds, females less than 5 pounds); any
particularly on legs. Except in kittens, visible malformation not covered by Show
there should be visible gauntlets and Rules
tracings connecting mask to ears. Mask
should cover entire face including whisker
pads, but must not extend over top of
head like a hood. In sepias there is
darker shading of varying degree on face,
ears, tail, and feet, most noticeable in
young cats and light colors; this is in no
way a fault.
Eye Color: Chartreuse in sepias,
green-gold to yellow-green; aqua in yyyyy
minks, blue-green to green-blue; blue in Temperament must be unchallenging; any sign
pointeds, sky to violet. Deep, clear, of definite challenge shall disqualify. The cat
brilliant, mid-range colors preferred. Color
best determined in natural light. In accordance with Show Rules, ARTICLE
GENERAL DESCRIPTION: The ideal SIXTEEN, the following shall be considered
Tonkinese is a medium-sized cat of mandatory disqualifications: a cat that bites
semi-foreign type, well-muscled, with a (216.9), a cat showing evidence of intent to
firm feel and surprising weight for its size. deceive (216.10), adult whole male cats not
The impression should be of an alert, having two descended testicles (216.11), cats
sociable cat in superb condition, silken with all or part of the tail missing , except as
coated and gracefully athletic. authorized by a Board approved standard
BALANCE/CONDITION: Impression
should be of an alert, active cat in superb foot, unless proved the result of an injury or as
condition, silken coated and gracefully authorized by a Board approved standard
athletic. .Proper proportions and balance (216.12.2), visible or invisible tail faults if
are more important than exact size, and Board approved standard requires
excellence in one aspect does not offset disqualification (216.12.4), crossed eyes if
deficiency in another. Board approved standard requires
ALLOWANCES: Incompletely developed disqualification (216.12.5), total blindness
eye and point color under 1 year of age. (216.12.6), markedly smaller size, not in
Darker body color due to age, provided keeping with the breed (216.12.9), and
acceptable contrast to points is depression of the sternum or unusually small
maintained in pointed and mink colors. See Show Rules, ARTICLE SIXTEEN for more
Apparent greater width and rounding of comprehensive rules governing penalties and
head in adult males due to stud jowls. disqualifications.
Very slightly shorter, rounder head and
Revised 05/01/04 Tonkinese Breed Standard, 05/01/2004

TURKISH VAN (TV)
HEAD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 points Muzzle: The muzzle is neat, rounded,
Shape . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 and proportionate to head, with a definite
Eyes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 but not sharp whisker break (must be felt in
Ears . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 full-coated cats).
Chin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Profile: Slight dip below eye level
Muzzle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 marked by a change in direction of hair
Profile . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 growth. Nose has a slight downward curve,
Neck . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 but not so pronounced as to be a Roman
BODY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 points profile.
Torso . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Neck: Medium short and muscular.
Legs/Feet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 May have full ruff with winter coat in mature
Tail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 adults.
COAT/COLOR/PATTERN . . . . 30 points BODY:
Length/Texture . . . . . . . . . 15 Torso: Sturdy and long. Full chest and
Pattern/Color . . . . . . . . . . 15 substantial musculature. No hard planes or
CATEGORY: Traditional. angles to shape of body. The rib cage is
DIVISIONS: Solid, Solid/white, Tortie/white, somewhat rounded (no slab sides). Size is
Tabby/white, Silver and/or Smoke/white large and imposing in males, females
COLORS proportionately less so. Kittens do not have
Solid: Solid white ONLY. the hard muscular feel of adults. Mature
Any color with white. All traditional males should exhibit marked muscular
colors, Van pattern only. Tabbies are not development in the neck and shoulders.
differentiated among the different tabby Shoulders should be as far apart as head is
patterns. wide. Body tapers slightly to a strong pelvis.
PERMISSIBLE OUTCROSSES: None. Allow for loose skin between the back legs.
Boning: Medium, well-muscled all over.
HEAD: Legs and Feet: Medium length forelegs
Shape: Large to medium size. Broad with hind legs slightly longer. Medium boned
in males, moderately broad in females. with strong trim muscles. Neat, round feet
Modified wedge with rounded contours and with toes tufted.
high cheekbones. Forehead slightly Tail: The tail is a brush or plume,
rounded. Allowances must be made for medium-length and in proportion to the cat.
jowling in the males. Head is slightly longer Hair is at least 2 inches long in adults with a
than it is wide. The face should not look foxy full brush.
or rounded. COAT:
Eyes: Large, walnut to peach pit shape, Length: Semi-long with no wooly
set slightly oblique. Color is amber, blue or undercoat. Due to the extremes in climate
odd eyed. Moderately large, a rounded of their native region, the breed carries two
aperture slightly drawn out at the corners, distinctive coat lengths and allowances
set at a slant, equidistant from the outside must be made for the seasonal coat. The
base of the ear to the tip of the nose. Eyes summer coat is short, conveying the
should be clear, alert and expressive. Allow appearance of a shorthair except for
for faded eye color and greenish cast to feathering of tummy and britches and is not
amber eyes in cats over 18 months of age. as soft. The winter coat is substantially
Rims are pink unless colored from random longer and thicker. Facial fur is short. A
spotting. frontal neck ruff and full brush tail become
Ears: Moderately large to large, set more pronounced with age. The above
fairly high and well apart; the inside edge of description is that of a mature adult,
the ear is slightly angled to the outside with allowances must be made for shorter coats
the outside edge fairly straight but not and tail hair on kittens and young adults.
necessarily in line with the side of the face; Texture: Soft, with the feel of
wide at the base. Tips are slightly rounded. cashmere. Individual hair is fine, water
Insides should be well feathered. resistant and has a slight stand-away
Chin: Rounded somewhat, with an quality, particularly in winter. Winter coat is
even bite. fuller, longer and softer.
Revised 11/15/08 Turkish Van Breed Standard, 05/01/2009

COLOR/PATTERN: females medium to large and well-balanced.
SOLID DIVISION: These cats should not be restrained too
Color: Solid white cats should be free tightly, but should be handled with a firm
of any evidence of color. All nose and gentle pressure. As they are very
leather/paw pads are pink. intelligent and alert cats, they feel more
Pattern: Solid white cats should be free secure and perform best when allowed to
of any evidence of pattern. stand on their own on the table (if
ANY COLOR WITH WHITE DIVISIONS: temperament allows).
Color: White with Van Pattern PENALIZE:
markings. All traditional colors, may be General: Any evidence toward
tabbied or not, and are true to color extremes (i.e., short cobbiness or svelte,
description. All nose leather/paw pads are fine boning); flat profile.
pink unless colored in patches by random Particolor: Color over more than 20
spotting. Since the white spotting gene is percent of the cat; lack of facial blaze.
present, you may also see white patches in Solid: Yellowing on the coat.
the colored areas or a small white tail tip. WITHHOLD ALL AWARDS (WW):
Lockets do not apply. General: Definite nose break, poor
Pattern: Van pattern only, which is a condition.
blazed head patch and colored tail on white. Any Color with White Divisions: Total
Markings are ideally confined to the head absence of color on the head or tail; bicolor
and tail, but up to 20 percent of the cat pattern.
(includes head and tail) may be colored with Solid: Any color other than white. Any
random spotting as long as it does not spot of color on the body, head or tail,
detract from the van pattern. A blaze (a except that which is allowed on any other
white streak up the nose) to at least white cat of other breeds.
between the front edge of the ears is
desirable. Allow for extended color on head
or rump. Color on the tail should be
continuous from base to tip. In tabbied
colors, it should be ringed and darker above yyyyy
than below. Color may extend up rump. Temperament must be unchallenging; any
GENERAL DESCRIPTION: The sign of definite challenge shall disqualify. The
Turkish Van is a natural breed cat that cat may exhibit fear, seek to flee, or generally
originated in the rugged and climatically complain aloud but may not threaten to harm.
varied region of Lake Van, Turkey. In the In accordance with Show Rules, ARTICLE
Van Region, Turkish Van Cats are SIXTEEN, the following shall be considered
traditionally a solid white cat or a white cat mandatory disqualifications: a cat that bites
that has colored markings of a distinctive (216.9), a cat showing evidence of intent to
pattern known as Van Pattern. Van Pattern deceive (216.10), adult whole male cats not
restricts color on a white cat to the head and having two descended testicles (216.11), cats
tail. The Vans are solidly built semi- with all or part of the tail missing , except as
longhaired cat with no undercoat and authorized by a Board approved standard
display seasonal variations in coat (216.12.1), cats with more than five toes on
appearance. The strength and power of each front foot and four toes on each back
these cats is evidenced in a substantial
body and legs, well-developed chest, and (216.12.2), visible or invisible tail faults if
muscularity. These cats take a full 3 to 5 Board approved standard requires
years to reach full maturity and disqualification (216.12.4), crossed eyes if
development; therefore, allowances must be Board approved standard requires
made for age and sex. Despite age and disqualification (216.12.5), total blindness
sex, as adults, individuals should convey an (216.12.6), markedly smaller size, not in
overall impression of a well-balanced and keeping with the breed (216.12.9), and
well-proportioned appearance in which no depression of the sternum or unusually small
feature is exaggerated to foster weakness diameter of the rib cage itself (216.12.11.1).
or extremes. These cats should appear See Show Rules, ARTICLE SIXTEEN for
alert and healthy, and be well-groomed. more comprehensive rules governing
Males should be large and imposing, penalties and disqualifications.
Revised 11/15/08 Turkish Van Breed Standard, 05/01/2009

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ABYSSINIAN BREED GROUP (AB/SO)

HEAD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 points Muzzle: The muzzle shall follow gentle

Revised 06/18/08 Abyssinian Breed Group Standard, 05/01/2008

Revised 06/18/08 Abyssinian Breed Group Standard, 05/01/2008

Revised 120109 American Curl Breed Group Standard, 05/01/2004

Revised 120109 American Curl Breed Group Standard, 05/01/2004

COAT/COLOR/PATTERN 15 points BODY:

Revised 05/01/04 American Shorthair Breed Group Standard, 05/01/2004

Revised 05/01/04 American Shorthair Breed Group Standard, 05/01/2004

Revised 1/23/2015 Australian Mist 05/01/2015

Revised 1/23/2015 Australian Mist 05/01/2015

COAT/COLOR . . . . . . . . 20 points BODY:

Revised 120109 American Bobtail Breed Group Standard, 05/01/2007

Revised 120109 American Bobtail Breed Group Standard, 05/01/2007

Revised 05//01/17 Bengal Breed Group Standard, 05/01/2017

Revised 050109 Birman Breed Standard, 05/01/2009

COLOR: Birmans are pointed in all colors.

Revised 050109 Birman Breed Standard, 05/01/2009

The Burmilla Shorthair is a hybrid breed originating in the UK in 1981 from an

HEAD………………….... …40 points slight forward tilt in profile. Viewed from

Corrected 05/25/15 Burmilla Breed Group Standard, 05/01/2013

Corrected 05/25/15 Burmilla Breed Group Standard, 05/01/2013

HEAD. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 points Intense, eye color preferred. Color

CATEGORIES: Traditional and BODY:

Revised 060414 British Breed Group Standard, 05/01/2015

GENERAL DESCRIPTION: The

Revised 060414 British Breed Group Standard, 05/01/2015

HEAD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 points PERMISSIBLE OUTCROSSES:

Revised 05/01/04 Burmese Standard, 05/01/2004

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Revised 06/18/08 Cornish Rex Breed Standard, 05/01/2008

Revised 06/18/08 Cornish Rex Breed Standard, 05/01/2008

Revised 05/17/12 Chausie Breed Standard, 05/01/2013

ALLOWANCES: The tail may range from

Revised 05/17/12 Chausie Breed Standard, 05/01/2013

Revised 05/01/04 Chartreux Breed Standard, 05/01/2004

GENERAL DESCRIPTION: The

Revised 05/01/04 Chartreux Breed Standard, 05/01/2004

HEAD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 points from breakage.

Revised 06/18/08 Donskoy Breed Standard, 05/01/2008

Revised 06/18/08 Donskoy Breed Standard, 05/01/2008

PERMISSIBLE OUTCROSSES: COAT/COLOR:

Revised 006/18/08 Devon Rex Breed Standard, 05/01/2008

GENERAL DESCRIPTION: The

Revised 006/18/08 Devon Rex Breed Standard, 05/01/2008

HEAD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 points Muzzle: Medium-rounded, neither

Revised 05/01/08 (Corr: 01/29/10) Egyptian Mau Breed Standard, 05/01/2008

Revised 05/01/08 (Corr: 01/29/10) Egyptian Mau Breed Standard, 05/01/2008

COLOR: Chocolate based COAT/COLOR/PATTERN:

Revised 05/01/04 Havana Breed Standard, 05/01/2004

GENERAL DESCRIPTION: Overall,

Revised 05/01/04 Havana Breed Standard, 05/01/2004

Revised 102414 Highlander Breed Group Standard, 05/01/2015

Revised 102414 Highlander Breed Group Standard, 05/01/2015

COLOR DIVISIONS All categories, all CONDITION:

The most important consideration for BALANCE AND PROPORTION: The

Revised 05/01/09 Household Pet Standard, 05/01/2009

Revised 05/01/09 Household Pet Standard, 05/01/2009