ABYSSINIAN BREED GROUP (AB/SO) translucent effect. speckling in unticked areas (underside of TABBY DIVISION: The colors of the body, chest and inside legs), tabby stripes or HEAD ...... 35 points Muzzle: The muzzle shall follow gentle Abyssinian/Somali in the Tabby Division bars. Slick coat or excessive plushness. contours in conformity with the head as Shape ...... 10 Wrong color or patching in pads. viewed from the front and in profile. Chin should reflect warmth of color, giving the Ears...... 5 Ticking and Pattern Faults: Uneven- shall be full and neither projecting nor impression of a colorful cat. The more Eyes...... 10 ness of ticking over body, lack of desired receding, having a rounded appearance. rufousing and depth of color the better. Muzzle...... 5 Deeper shades/tones preferred. Darker markings on head and tail. Profile ...... 5 Allowance to be made for jowls in adult males. The muzzle shall not be sharply shading along spine allowed. White or off- Condition: Flabbiness of body, lack of BODY ...... 35 points pointed and there shall be no evidence of white to be confined only to the upper throat coat luster, eye color, evidence of illness, Torso...... 10 snippiness, foxy appearance or whisker area, lips and around nostrils. Preference to emaciation and lack of muscle tone are Legs and Feet ...... 10 pinch. be given to a good, even ticking. faults and points shall be deducted. SILVER/SMOKE DIVISION WITHHOLD ALL AWARDS (WW) Tail ...... 5 Profile: Without flat planes, showing : In the Silver : Boning...... 5 gently curved transition between brow, nose Division, only the undercoat color will be Unbroken necklace. Reversed ticking different from the Tabby Division, with the six Musculature...... 5 and muzzle. (outermost tip of hair light instead of dark). COAT/COLOR/PATTERN . . . 30 points BODY: 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 Texture ...... 10 Torso: Medium long, lithe and graceful, Pattern (Ticking) ...... 10 undercoat color is to be icy white, with ticking nostril, chin and upper throat areas. showing well developed muscular strength appropriate to the particular color, giving an Color...... 10 without coarseness and is solid to the feel. overall sparkling silver effect. The orange- CATEGORY: Traditional. The rib cage is rounded with no evidence of DIVISIONS: brown/sorrel/cream bands within the ticking Tabby and Silver/Smoke. flat sides. The back is slightly arched giving of the Traditional Tabby Division colors are COLORS: Limited to eumelanistic colors the appearance of a cat about to spring. The replaced with white, with the band adjacent and agouti pattern only. flank shall be reasonably level without tuck- to the skin being the lightest. Yellow or PERMISSIBLE OUTCROSSES: None. up. Proportion and general balance to be brown pigmentation on the chest, belly, HEAD: desired more than mere size. under tail, or inside of legs is not desirable, Shape: Modified wedge with rounded Legs: Proportionately slim, long and although minor patches of rufousing are not contours as viewed from the front. A rise well-muscled. The Abyssinian/Somali to be considered a fault if the overall stands well off the ground. from the bridge of the nose to the forehead impression is of silver. Some rufousing may  without evidence of a sharp break. The Feet: Oval and compact. When be present in the areas of ticking, especially standing, giving the impression of being on Temperament must be unchallenging; any sign head should be of ample length in general along the spine, and the rufous polygenes of definite challenge shall disqualify. The cat tip toe. balance with the rest of the cat and gently may have a small effect on the silver may exhibit fear, seek to flee, or generally curved from the forehead over the skull Tail: Long and tapering. undercolor as well, although lack of complain aloud but may not threaten to harm. flowing into an arched neck. Musculature: Well-developed muscular rufousing is more desirable. In accordance with Show Rules, ARTICLE Ears: Large, alert, and moderately strength without coarseness and solid to the GENERAL: The overall impression of the SIXTEEN, the following shall be considered pointed, broad and cupped at base and feel. ideal Abyssinian/Somali is a medium cat, mandatory disqualifications: a cat that bites arched forward, set as though listening. Hair COAT/COLOR/PATTERN: regal in appearance. The Abyssinian/Somali (216.9), a cat showing evidence of intent to on ears short and close-lying, preferably Length (AB): Coat resilient to the touch is foreign in type. Males proportionately deceive (216.10), adult whole male cats not tipped in conformity with the color with a lustrous sheen, fine in texture. larger than females, the female being finer having two descended testicles (216.11), cats requirements. A “thumb print” marking is Medium length, long enough to boned and usually more active than the with all or part of the tail missing , except as desirable on the back of the ear. accommodate four to six alternating light and male. The Abyssinian/Somali shows firm authorized by a board approved standard dark colored bands. The coat lies fairly muscular development and is lithe and (216.12.1), cats with more than five toes on Eyes: Almond shaped, large, brilliant each front foot and four toes on each back foot, close to the body; however, the undercoat panther-like in activity, showing a lively and expressive. Skull aperture follows unless proved the result of an injury or as should be adequate enough to avoid any almond shape of eyes being neither round interest in all surroundings. The coat of the authorized by a board approved standard nor oriental. Eyes accentuated by darker lid evidence of slickness. Woolliness Abyssinian/Somali has an iridescent quality. (216.12.2), visible or invisible tail faults if skin, encircled by a light colored area. undesirable. Coat is longest at the spine, Coat pattern is genetically a form of agouti Board approved standard requires Above each eye appears a short vertical gradually shortening over the saddle, flank, ticking with even, dark-colored ticking disqualification (216.12.4), crossed eyes if darker pencil stroke amidst the light area. At legs and head. contrasted with lighter bands giving a Board approved standard requires the sides of each eye appears a curved Length (SO): The coat, very soft to the translucent effect. The Abyssinian/Somali is disqualification (216.12.5), total blindness darker pencil line as if a continuation of the touch, is extremely fine-textured and double- of sound health and vigor, well-balanced (216.12.6), markedly smaller size, not in upper eyelid. Eye Color to be gold, copper, coated. Semi-long length, except over physically and temperamentally gentle and keeping with the breed (216.12.9), and green or hazel, the more richness and depth shoulders where a slightly shorter length is amenable to handling. depression of the sternum or unusually small of color the better. There is no relationship permitted. The more dense the coat the PENALIZE: diameter of the rib cage itself (216.12.11.1). between coat and eye color. Points shall be better. Preference is to be given to a cat Color Faults: Cold, gray or sandy tone See Show Rules, ARTICLE SIXTEEN for more divided equally between shape and color. with ruff and breeches. to coat color in ruddies, chocolates, or comprehensive rules governing penalties and Pattern: Coat pattern is genetically a cinnamons or gray hair next to skin with disqualifications. form of agouti ticking with even, dark-colored absence of correct undercoat color. Distinct ticking contrasted with lighter bands giving a broken necklaces, leg bars, mottling or

Revised 06/18/08 Abyssinian Breed Group Standard, 05/01/2008 Revised 06/18/08 Abyssinian Breed Group Standard, 05/01/2008 AMERICAN BOBTAIL BREED GROUP (ABT/ABS) (ABS) Medium-short, stands PENALIZE: Tail overly long, past The American Bobtail (ABT) is a medium to large, naturally occurring short-tailed slightly away from the body. Hair the hock. Eyes round. cat. The American Bobtail Shorthair (ABS)is a shorthair version of the American may be slightly longer on belly. Bobtail Breed. Color/Pattern: Ghost markings DISQUALIFY (DQ): No tail, full- HEAD ...... 40 points ocelli markings are desirable. Ears desirable in lynx points. Tarnishing length tail, or docked tail. Tail with Shape ...... 6 may appear pointed when lynx on silvers not penalized. less than 1 inch of bone or fused and Ears ...... 4 tipping is present. not flexible at base. Eyes ...... 8 Eyes: Large, almost almond in GENERAL DESCRIPTION: The Chin ...... 7 shape. Set at a slight bias to the ear. American Bobtail, native to North Muzzle ...... 7 Eye color has no relationship to coat America, is a medium to large, Profile...... 5 color, except in pointed, minks, and naturally occurring short-tailed cat Nose...... 3 sepias. which is a product of natural Chin: Full in width and depth, selection. It is a hearty breed that BODY ...... 40 points aligns with nose. has all the intelligence and skill that nature demands of her creatures.  Torso ...... 10 Muzzle: Slightly wider than long, Temperament must be unchallenging; any Legs ...... 5 muzzle break at well-defined cheeks. The American Bobtail displays the sign of definite challenge shall disqualify. The Feet ...... 2 Prominent whisker pads. look of an athletic animal, well- cat may exhibit fear, seek to flee, or generally Tail...... 10 Profile: Gentle concave curve muscled and solid, with the complain aloud but may not threaten to harm. appearance of power. The breed In accordance with Show Rules, ARTICLE Boning ...... 8 between nose and brow SIXTEEN, the following shall be considered Musculature ...... 5 Nose: Wide, gently curved. should also be noted for an mandatory disqualifications: a cat that exceptional disposition and bites (216.9), a cat showing evidence of intent COAT/COLOR ...... 20 points BODY: 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 Texture/Length ...... 12 Torso: Moderately long and with all or part of the tail missing , except as Pattern/Color ...... 8 substantial with a rectangular stance. authorized by a board approved standard Chest full and broad. Back to be LOCKETS: Allowed. (216.12.1), cats with more than five toes on CATEGORIES: All. straight but not level, rising slightly each front foot and four toes on each back ALLOWANCES: Although straight foot, unless proved the result of an injury or as toward hips. Hips almost as wide as authorized by a board approved standard DIVISIONS: All. chest. Deep flank. Muscular and tails are ideal, a tail may be slightly (216.12.2), visible or invisible tail faults if athletic in appearance. knotted or kinked and also may be Board approved standard requires COLORS: All. Legs: In proportion to the body, curled or hooked at the end, as long disqualification (216.12.4), crossed eyes if as the tail remains flexible where Board approved standard requires of good length and substantial disqualification (216.12.5), total blindness PERMISSIBLE OUTCROSSES: Do- boning. attached to the body. The actual (216.12.6), markedly smaller size, not in mestic longhair/shorthair, not a Feet: Large and round. Toe bone of a kitten’s tail may be shorter keeping with the breed (216.12.9), and member of a recognized breed. tufts are desirable in longhairs. than the 1 inch required on adults. depression of the sternum or unusually small Seasonal variations of coats should diameter of the rib cage itself (216.12.11.1). Tail: Short, with a minimum See Show Rules, ARTICLE SIXTEEN for HEAD: length of 1 inch actual bone. May be recognized. more comprehensive rules governing Shape: Broad modified wedge extend to the hock, but not past it. penalties and disqualifications. 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 Revised 120109 American Bobtail Breed Group Standard, 05/01/2007 COAT/COLOR/PATTERN: former causing the base to appear too AMERICAN CURL BREED GROUP (AC/ACL) Length (AC): Short with tail coat same narrow, the latter causing the base to The American Curl (AC) is a medium-built, well-balanced shorthair cat, semi-foreign in type. length as body coat. appear too wide. The American Curl Longhair (ACL) is a medium-built, well-balanced longhair cat, semi- Length (ACL): Semi-long with tail coat Nose: Deep nose break. foreign in type. full and plumed. HEAD ...... 40 points arc when viewed from the front, side or Texture (AC): Soft, silky, laying flat, DISQUALIFY (DQ): Shape ...... 6 rear. The surface of the curved portion of resilient without a plush dense feel. Tail faults of any kind. Straight or Ears...... 20 the ear should be smooth. Tips rounded Minimal undercoat. severely mismatched ears. Lack of firm Eyes ...... 5 and flexible. Moderately large in proportion Texture (ACL): Fine, silky, laying flat. cartilage in base of ear. Extreme curl in Chin...... 2 to head. Erect, set equally on top and side Minimal undercoat. an adult cat where the tip of the ear Muzzle...... 2 of head. Furnishings are desirable. Pattern: Well-defined, clear pattern. touches the back of the head or the ear Profile...... 5 Sound color. itself. Ear tips that are not flexible. Ears NOTE: When American Curls are alert in which the lower portion of the ear is BODY ...... 30 points with their ears swivelled toward the front, OTHER: Balance/proper proportion is abnormally flattened, has compressed Torso ...... 10 lines following through the curve of the more important than overall size. ridges of cartilage and does not have a Legs/Feet ...... 5 ears should point to the center of the base normal, visible ear cavity. Tail...... 5 of the skull. GENERAL DESCRIPTION: The  Boning/Musculature . . 10 Eyes: Walnut in shape; oval on top American Curl is the result of a Temperament must be unchallenging; any sign of and rounded on bottom. Moderately large spontaneous ear mutation in the domestic COAT/COLOR/PATTERN . . . 20 points in proportion to head. Set on a slight definite challenge shall disqualify. The cat may cat population of the United States. The exhibit fear, seek to flee, or generally complain Length ...... 5 angle between the base of the ear and the first such cat was found aloud but may not threaten to harm. In Texture...... 10 tip of the nose, one eye-width apart. Color in Southern California in 1981 and named accordance with Show Rules, ARTICLE Pattern/Color ...... 5 clear and brilliant with no relation to coat "Shulamith". The distinctive feature of the SIXTEEN, the following shall be considered color, except that blue eyes are required American Curl breed is their unique, mandatory disqualifications: a cat that bites OTHER ...... 10 points on all pointed cats. (216.9), a cat showing evidence of intent to attractive curled ears. American Curls deceive (216.10), adult whole male cats not Balance ...... 10 Chin: Firm, in line with nose and are a well-balanced, moderately muscled, having two descended testicles (216.11), cats with upper lip. medium built cat. They are alert and all or part of the tail missing , except as authorized CATEGORIES: All. Muzzle: Rounded with gentle active with gentle, even dispositions. by a board approved standard (216.12.1), cats transition; no whisker break. with more than five toes on each front foot and DIVISIONS: four toes on each back foot, unless proved the All. Profile: Straight nose with gentle rise ALLOWANCES: Allow for stud jowls in from bridge of nose to forehead which result of an injury or as authorized by a board males. Allow for proportionately larger approved standard (216.12.2), visible or invisible COLORS: All. then flows into arched neck without a size in males. Allow for buttons and tail faults if Board approved standard requires break. lockets. disqualification (216.12.4), crossed eyes if PERMISSIBLE OUTCROSSES: Board approved standard requires BODY disqualification (216.12.5), total blindness Domestic longhair/shorthair, not a : PENALIZE: Torso: Rectangular, length to be (216.12.6), markedly smaller size, not in keeping member of a recognized breed. Body: Excessive size without proper with the breed (216.12.9), and depression of the approximately 1-1/2 times the height at the conformation. sternum or unusually small diameter of the rib HEAD: shoulders. Coat: Heavy undercoat/heavy ruff. cage itself (216.12.11.1). See Show Rules, Shape: Modified wedge without flat Legs: Length medium in proportion to Coarse, cottony or fluffy coat texture. ARTICLE SIXTEEN for more comprehensive rules governing penalties and disqualifications. planes; approximately 1-1/2 times longer body; set straight when viewed from front Dense or plush coat. than wide. or rear. Ears: Vertical/horizontal crimps. Feet: Medium and rounded. Ears: The overall appearance of the Depressions or ripples on the surface of Tail: Flexible, wide at base and American Curl ear should be one that is the curled portion of the ears. Low set tapering; equal to body length. aesthetically pleasing to view. Minimum 90 ears. Abrupt change of direction rather Boning/Musculature: Medium, neither degree arc of curl. Firm cartilage from ear than a smooth curve. fine-boned nor heavy-boned. Moderate base to at least one-third of height of ear. NOTE: Vertical and horizontal crimp are strength and tone. Wide at base and open; curving back in an two opposite and undesirable extremes affecting the base of the curled ear. The

Revised 120109 American Curl Breed Group Standard, 05/01/2004 Revised 120109 American Curl Breed Group Standard, 05/01/2004 APHRODITE BREED GROUP (APS/APL) HEAD ...... 40 points BODY: Shape...... 12 Torso: Large substantial yet elegant, Ears ...... 6 muscular body. Muscular shoulders and Eyes...... 10 hips. Shoulders and hips same width. Muzzle/Chin ...... 8 Boning: Medium-large, well-muscled Profile ...... 4 all over. Legs/Feet: Back legs slightly longer BODY ...... 40 points than front legs. Torso ...... 25 Tail: Medium to long in balance with Legs and Feet ...... 10 body. Thick at body tapering to tip. Tail ...... 5 LH: Well-plumed.

COAT/COLOR/PATTERN . . . 20 points COAT: Length ...... 5 LH - Semi-long; SH - Semi-plush. Texture ...... 7 Length of coat and density of undercoat Pattern ...... 4 may vary with the seasons. Slightly longer Color...... 4 ruff, britches, and belly on the LH. Tail is full and well-plumed on the LH and same CATEGORY: Traditional. length as body coat in the SH. Texture: Soft, silky, lush, luxuriant. DIVISIONS: All. GENERAL DESCRIPTION: The COLORS: All. Aphrodite is a natural-occurring large, athletic, well-muscled, solid cat found on PERMISSIBLE OUTCROSSES: None. the island of Cyprus. They developed in the mountain region where their size and HEAD: strength helped them in catching larger Shape: Long triangle, cheek-line prey. They are slow to mature, females straight and nose ending in a blunt are smaller than males, and allowances square muzzle. should be made when comparing females Ears: Wide at the base, medium to and young cats to the standard. The large ears, placed in form of an open V overall appearance is of excellent with a slightly rounded space between the physical condition, strength, and power, ears on the top of head. while maintaining a gentle temperament. Eyes: Olive-shaped. Set Obliquely. Outer edge of eye points to center of ear ALLOWANCES: base. Eye color independent of coat Breed is slow to mature so coat and color. physical structure should be taken into Muzzle: Straight, slightly longer than consideration when judging kittens, wide, square. females, and young adults. Jowls in adult Chin: Full in width and depth, aligns males. with nose. Profile: Gentle concave curve PENALIZE: between nose and brow Slightly rounded Ears: Narrow base; Very close, set forehead. straight up; Small.

WITHHOLD ALL AWARDS (WW): Lockets.

Revised 05/01/18 Aphrodite Breed Group Standard, 05/01/2018 – – – – – Temperament must be unchallenging; any sign of definite challenge shall disqualify. The cat may exhibit fear, seek to flee, or generally complain aloud but may not threaten to harm. In accordance with Show Rules, ARTICLE SIXTEEN, the following shall be considered mandatory disqualifications: a cat that bites (216.9), a cat showing evidence of intent to deceive (216.10), adult whole male cats not having two descended testicles (216.11), cats with all or part 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 back 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 Board approved standard requires disqualification (216.12.4), crossed eyes if Board approved standard requires disqualification (216.12.5), 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 governing penalties and disqualifications.

Revised 05/01/18 Aphrodite Breed Group Standard, 05/01/2018 AMERICAN SHORTHAIR BREED GROUP (AS/AW) COAT: PENALIZE: Eye color not The American Shorthair (AS) and the American Wirehair (AW) are natural Length: Short, even coat. completely green in silvers, or not American breeds of medium to large size with the female being smaller in size. Texture (AS): Hard, natural gold in browns. Long, pointed ears The head and body type are the same in both breeds with the distinguishing protective appearance, lustrous but or ears set too close together. Neck feature being the unique coarse crimped coat of the Wirehair. The hard, close-lying. that is too short and thick or too long resilient coat of the American Shorthair translates to the dense coat of crimped, Texture (AW): Very dense, and slender (snaky). The tail should coarse hair of the American Wirehair. resilient, coarse, with crimped hair. not be thin, whip-like, too short and HEAD ...... 40 points Ears: Medium size, not too large The overall springy appearance is of thick or carried over the back in a Shape ...... 5 at base, wide-set, rounded at tips. more importance squirrel fashion. The body should Ears ...... 5 Eyes: Color and shape are than the crimping of each hair. The not be foreshortened and stocky nor Eyes ...... 6 valued equally; rounded, medium to points are weighted in this section for long and sleek foreign). The coat Chin ...... 5 large, wide set, at a slight angle with the appropriate coat. should not be fine, thin or long, and Muzzle ...... 5 rounded aperture, eye color to Pattern and Color: In the colors should not have a fluffy texture. The Nose...... 5 conform with coat color, clarity of eye with pattern, color and pattern are hindquarters should not be weak. No Profile...... 5 color desirable. weighted equally. The clarity of part of the cat should look out of Neck...... 4 Chin: Full, strong chin completes markings in patterns is desirable per balance with any other part. squarish effect of the muzzle. color descriptions. WITHHOLD ALL AWARDS (WW) BODY ...... 35 points Muzzle: Medium-short muzzle : OTHER Torso ...... 8 with squarish appearance. : White buttons or lockets in the Solid Legs ...... 4 Nose: Medium-short. Balance: While the breed is Division; incorrect coat in the Feet ...... 4 Profile: With a modified stop. considered medium to large in size, American Wirehair. Tail...... 4 Neck: In proportion to body, balance and proportion are to be Boning ...... 5 medium-short, neither too short and considered of greater consequence. Musculature ...... 10 thick no too long and thin. No part of the cat should look out of balance with any other part.  Allowance is to be made for smaller COAT/COLOR/PATTERN 15 points BODY: Temperament must be unchallenging; any Length ...... 4 Torso: Medium in length, size in females. sign of definite challenge shall disqualify. The Texture...... 5 rectangular in shape rather than Condition: Weight, coat cat may exhibit fear, seek to flee, or generally Color and Pattern . . . 6 slender but well rounded and in condition, general appearance of the complain aloud but may not threaten to harm. cat represents good condition. In accordance with Show Rules, ARTICLE proportion, broad chest, especially in SIXTEEN, the following shall be considered OTHER ...... 10 points males, allowance is to be made for mandatory disqualifications: a cat that bites GENERAL DESCRIPTION Balance ...... 5 females being proportionally smaller : The (216.9), a cat showing evidence of intent to Condition ...... 5 than males. American Shorthair and American deceive (216.10), adult whole male cats not Wirehair are medium-to-large in size. having two descended testicles (216.11), cats Legs: Medium in proportion to with all or part of the tail missing , except as CATEGORY: Traditional. body. The body should be well-knit and authorized by a board approved standard Feet: Medium, rounded. powerful with well-developed chest (216.12.1), cats with more than five toes on each front foot and four toes on each back DIVISIONS: All. Tail: Medium length, thicker at and hindquarters, especially in the males. Females are of proportionally foot, unless proved the result of an injury or as base, tapering from well-rounded authorized by a board approved standard COLORS: All. rump to a rounded tip. Taper is smaller size and allowance must be (216.12.2), visible or invisible tail faults if slight, neither blunt nor pointed, made. The head is broad, with Board approved standard requires disqualification (216.12.4), crossed eyes if PERMISSIBLE OUTCROSSES: carried almost level with back, in cheeks especially well-developed in studs. The nose and face are Board approved standard requires None. proportion to body. disqualification (216.12.5), total blindness Boning: Medium. medium-short, with eyes and ears (216.12.6), markedly smaller size, not in HEAD: Musculature: Well-knit, firm set wide apart. The muzzle should keeping with the breed (216.12.9), and depression of the sternum or unusually small Shape: Broad, medium size, muscle tone, hard, not soft or flabby. present a squarish aspect, but should not be foreshortened. diameter of the rib cage itself (216.12.11.1). rounded, rounded skull, cheeks well See Show Rules, ARTICLE SIXTEEN for developed in studs. more comprehensive rules governing penalties and disqualifications.

Revised 05/01/04 American Shorthair Breed Group Standard, 05/01/2004 Revised 05/01/04 American Shorthair Breed Group Standard, 05/01/2004 AUSTRALIAN MIST (AUM) 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. HEAD...... 40 points leather and chin flanked by well developed Pattern on flanks obscured by over masking Pattern is more apparent when viewed from whisker pads; all four (chin, nose, and resulting in lack of definition. Muzzle...... 9 a distance. whisker pads) of comparable shape and Ears...... 9 Spotted: Body markings symmetrical area, giving the appearance of a four leaf DISQUALIFY (DQ): Any malocclusion, wry Eyes ...... 8 spots of any size or shape over sides, flanks clover. Viewed from the side, all mouth, overshot or undershot jaw. Visible Profile...... 5 and belly. Elongated spots or banding on components aligned in the same vertical tail fault. Fixed deviation of the sternum in Shape...... 4 the legs permissible. plane. adults. Abnormal skull structure. Nose/chin...... 3 Marbled: This is a modified marbled Neck...... 2 Chin: Firm, of sufficient depth and pattern. The marbling consists of DEFINITIONS: width to balance the depth and width of BODY symmetrically placed patches of the darkest MISTING: A term referring to an effect ...... 35 points the nose leather. color, broken internally with blotches of whereby the tabby pattern definition is Torso...... 10 Profile: A concave curve below the lighter colors, on a pale ground. Margins diffused by a combination of the sepia color Boning...... 8 between ground color and dark patches may line of the eyes and a convex curve restriction gene, the relative thickness of the Musculature...... 8 be uneven, but should be clearly delineated. above that line flowing into the curve of agouti hairs and non-agouti hairs, and the Tail...... 6 Ground color has uneven margins along the the forehead, the two parts of the curve length of banding on the agouti element Legs/Feet...... 3 spine. being of equal length. lending an ethereal appearance. COAT/COLOR/PATTERN ..... 25 points Nose: Broad, moderately short and GENERAL DESCRIPTION: OVERMASKING: An occurrence in tabby Dr. Truda patterned cats whereby the pattern color Color...... 9 of even width with no distinct nose Straede created and developed the Pattern...... 9 break. becomes almost uniform over the back and Australian Mists from her initial idea in 1977 down the sides such that no ticking or Texture/Length...... 7 Neck: Curve at back of the skull to full championship in the Australian pattern is visible. flows smoothly into a neck of medium registries in 1986. Developed over more CATEGORY: Sepia ONLY length, in proportion to the body. than 25 years - the Australian Mists have a DIVISIONS: Tabby - Spotted and Marbled very large gene pool derived from 50% ONLY BODY: European style Burmese, 25% Abyssinian, COLORS: Limited to eumelanistic colors Torso: Medium in length. Chest and 25% Domestic Spotted ONLY – – – – – broad and round. tabby. Outcrossing to the original breeds is no longer recommended. Temperament must be unchallenging; any sign of Legs/Feet: PERMISSIBLE OUTCROSSES: None. Proportionately strong, The Australian Mist is known for its definite challenge shall disqualify. The cat may exhibit fear, seek to flee, or generally complain hind legs slightly higher than forelegs. exceptional temperament! It is a well- HEAD: Feet oval. aloud but may not threaten to harm. In balanced gently contoured cat of accordance with Show Rules, ARTICLE Tail: Length in balance with the Shape: Broad modified wedge with moderate foreign type, with no tendency SIXTEEN, the following shall be considered gently rounded contours from front to back body, thick with minimal taper, well- to extremes in any of its characteristics. mandatory disqualifications: a cat that bites and from side to side. Rounded cheek furred. Both males and females have well (216.9), a cat showing evidence of intent to bones of good breadth in proportion to the Boning: Medium deceive (216.10), adult whole male cats not sculpted facial features creating an open breadth of skull. The junction of the nose, Musculature: Hard and muscular, having two descended testicles (216.11), cats generous expression. The males are cheeks, and inner corner of the eyes forms heavier than it appears. with all or part of the tail missing , except as a definite depression on either side of the usually larger than females, with facial authorized by a board approved standard (216.12.1), cats with more than five toes on each bridge of the nose. COAT/COLOR/PATTERN characteristics and musculature more : front foot and four toes on each back foot, unless Eyes: Medium to large, slanting slightly developed. Muscle development, coat Length: Short. proved the result of an injury or as authorized by toward the nose, upper lid nearly straight, Texture: Glossy, dense and resilient. texture and eye color achieve adult a board approved standard (216.12.2), visible or lower lid deeply curved, well open, set wide Color: Overall color should be rich and expression by 2 years of age. invisible tail faults if Board approved standard apart. Lustrous color in clear shadings of warm, paler on the underbody, with rufous requires disqualification (216.12.4), crossed green ranging from chartreuse to toning on nose, cheeks and ears present in LOCKETS: Withhold all awards eyes if Board approved standard requires aquamarine. Points equally divided disqualification (216.12.5), total blindness even the palest colors. Markings are between size, shape, set and color. (216.12.6), markedly smaller size, not in keeping delicate though distinct from the paler ALLOWANCES: Lighter coat color in Ears: Moderately large, wide at the with the breed (216.12.9), and depression of the ground color. Chocolate, lilac, cinnamon kittens. Mature males that exhibit jowls. base, rounded tips, set as much on the sternum or unusually small diameter of the rib and fawn kittens are very much paler than top as to the side of the head, opening to the cage itself (216.12.11.1). See Show Rules, adults, with the rufous toning dominating the PENALIZE: Pinched muzzle; Roman nose; front, not upright, but angled slightly to the ARTICLE SIXTEEN for more comprehensive rules body markings. Full color is not obtained whippy tail. governing penalties and disqualifications. side, tilted slightly forward. until two years of age Muzzle: The muzzle is pronounced but not extremely wide. Foreface blunt, nose

Revised 1/23/2015 Australian Mist 05/01/2015 Revised 1/23/2015 Australian Mist 05/01/2015 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 each front foot and four toes on each back foot, unless proved the result of an injury or as loving, dependable temperament of the authorized by a board approved standard 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) 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 HEAD Eyes: The eyes are medium to large, ...... 35 points line across paws at third joint (where toes of point color in gloves or laces (excluding moderately rounded, and set fairly wide Shape ...... 5 meet paws). The back paws have white the paw pads). apart. They are blue in color, the deeper the Ears ...... 5 gloves covering the front of each paw, better. Eyes ...... 5 extending up the back of the legs ending in WITHHOLD ALL AWARDS (WW): Lack of Chin: The chin has good depth, forming Chin ...... 5 a point approximately half way up the hock any white on any foot, and free areas of a perpendicular line with upper lip. ("laces"). Evenly matched gloves and laces white in the mask, ears, or tail. Muzzle ...... 5 Muzzle: The muzzle has medium give a more balanced look, but variations are Nose...... 5 length, with enough width to prevent a allowed. The paw pads may be all pink or Profile...... 5 pinched look. spotted with color the same as the points. Nose: The nose is medium in length Gloves and Laces are weighted equally in BODY and is roman in shape with nostrils set low...... 25 points evaluation. Although the Gloves and Laces Profile: The forehead is sloped back Torso ...... 5 are important aspects of the Birman, they with a slight transverse flat spot in Legs ...... 5 are secondary to conformation. Feet ...... 5 the middle of the forehead just above the eye ridge. There is a change of direction Boning ...... 5 COLOR: Birmans are pointed in all colors. between the forehead and the roman nose. Musculature...... 5 Coat color and point color are weighted equally in evaluation. BODY: COAT/COLOR/PATTERN . . . 30 points Torso: The Birman is a full-bodied, OTHER: Length ...... 5 medium long, sturdy cat with a level back. Balance: The Birman is a well-balanced Texture...... 5 The overall size is medium to large. The cat, not extreme in any way. Pattern...... 10 neck is strong and well-muscled, thicker on Condition: The Birman should be in top breeding males. In all respects, males are Color...... 10 health condition, with a clean, well-groomed generally larger than females. coat and body. OTHER ...... 10 points Legs: The legs are medium in length,  heavily boned, well- muscled, and in good Temperament must be unchallenging; any sign of Balance ...... 5 definite challenge shall disqualify. The cat may proportion to the body. GENERAL DESCRIPTION Condition ...... 5 Feet: The feet are large, rounded, and : The Sacred exhibit fear, seek to flee, or generally complain firm. Cat of Burma (Birman) is a semi-longhaired aloud but may not threaten to harm. In CATEGORY: Pointed. Tail: The tail is full and in good 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 proportion to the body. mandatory disqualifications: a cat that bites DIVISIONS: Solid Point/White, Tortie Musculature: Firm and strong. heavy boning in proportion to size. Females are appreciably smaller than males. The (216.9), a cat showing evidence of intent to Point/White, Tabby Point/White and deceive (216.10), adult whole male cats not COAT: Birman is to be healthy, muscular, and in having two descended testicles (216.11), cats with Silver and/or Smoke Point /White, good balance. The coat has a tendency not gloved pattern only. Length: Semi-long to long. all or part of the tail missing , except as authorized Texture: Silky with no undercoat. to mat or tangle. The Birman is accepted in by a board approved standard (216.12.1), cats Miscellaneous: Heavy ruff is desirable, all pointed colors with distinctive white gloves with more than five toes on each front foot and COLORS: All. and laces. four toes on each back foot, unless proved the especially in males. Fur can be slightly curly result of an injury or as authorized by a board on the stomach. Seasonal changes should PERMISSIBLE OUTCROSSES ALLOWANCES: Age may produce shading approved standard (216.12.2), visible or invisible : None. be considered when judging coat length. tail faults if Board approved standard requires or darkening of the coat color, which is disqualification (216.12.4), crossed eyes if HEAD: acceptable. Freckling on the lip and/or ear Board approved standard requires Shape: The head is strong, broad, and areas in the Red Factor points is allowed. disqualification (216.12.5), total blindness rounded from frontal view; slightly longer Paw pads spotted with color is allowed. (216.12.6), markedly smaller size, not in keeping than wide in profile. Cheeks are full. Lockets. with the breed (216.12.9), and depression of the sternum or unusually small diameter of the rib Ears: The ears are almost as wide at cage itself (216.12.11.1). See Show Rules, the base as they are tall. They should be ARTICLE SIXTEEN for more comprehensive rules open at the base, have a slightly rounded tip, governing penalties and disqualifications. and be medium in size, and placed moderately far apart with furnishings.

Revised 050109 Birman Breed Standard, 05/01/2009 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 COAT: muzzle; extreme stop or break; pinched accidental mating between a (European) Burmese and a Chinchilla Silver Length: muzzle; weak chin; tabby markings in Persian. The breed name was formed from a concatenation of the two original (BM): Short, smooth-lying with tipping; solid colored hairs; uneven breeds – BURM (ese-chinch) ILLA. It is a medium-sized cat in all respects. The sufficient undercoat to give a slight lift. tipping; tarnishing in coat. Any color on Burmilla Longhair is the longhaired version of the breed. (BML): Medium long except over the hocks on chinchillas. shoulders; should appear dense but lie HEAD………………….... …40 points slight forward tilt in profile. Viewed from flat over the spine; should lengthen WITHHOLD ALL AWARDS (WW): Eyes…………………....10 the front the outer line of the ear down the body to form fringes or “frills” Incorrect eye color in adults; cobby or Chin/Nose/Muzzle………9 continues that of the face. This may not along the lower edges of the body and Oriental body type; shaggy coat in under two years of age. be so in mature males which develop a underparts. A ruff is desirable in mature Shorthair; excessive undercoat in Profile………………….... 8 fuller cheek. cats. Ear tufts, furnishings are Longhair. Shape………………….... 7 Eyes: Large and expressive; placed preferable. Full tail plume is desirable. Ears…………………....…6 well apart at a slightly oblique setting; Texture: DISQUALIFY (DQ): Tail faults as fixed curved upper line angled towards the (BM:) Silky deviations BODY………………….... 35 points nose with a fuller curved lower line. Eye (BML): Fine, silky without woolly Torso……………………10 color is luminous outlined with the basic undercoat Boning……………………8 color. Color any shade of green, but – – – – – Musculature………….... 7 clear green is preferred. A yellow tinge PATTERN: Shaded or Chinchilla ONLY. Temperament must be unchallenging; any sign of Legs & Feet……………6 acceptable in kittens and young adult Refer to the UCD for detailed definite challenge shall disqualify. The cat may Tail………………………..4 cats under two years of age. In reds, description. exhibit fear, seek to flee, or generally complain creams, and torbies amber is allowed. aloud but may not threaten to harm. In COAT/COLOR/PATTERN…25 points Chin: Firm chin with good depth. COLOR: Pure silver white ground color, accordance with Show Rules, ARTICLE Color……………………..8 Nose: Tip of nose and chin should be in with shading or tipping in the recognized SIXTEEN, the following shall be considered Pattern…………………...7 line. colors. Refer to the UCD for detailed mandatory disqualifications: a cat that bites Length…………………5 Profile: A definite nose stop at eye descriptions. (216.9), a cat showing evidence of intent to Texture…………………..5 level with no appearance of a break; deceive (216.10), adult whole male cats not straight nose bridge; level bite GENERAL DESCRIPTION: The having two descended testicles (216.11), cats CATEGORY: Traditional, Sepia Muzzle: Good width at the jaw hinge, Burmilla is an elegant cat, medium in with all or part of the tail missing , except as tapering gently to a medium, blunt finish size, with a sweet and open expression. authorized by a board approved standard DIVISIONS: Silver and/or Smoke with gentle curves. Neither pointed nor Their unique appearance is a striking (216.12.1), cats with more than five toes on each excessively rounded. contrast between colored shading/ front foot and four toes on each back foot, unless COLORS: All - Shaded and Chinchilla tipping and a pure silver base. Their proved the result of an injury or as authorized by Pattern Only BODY: luminous green eyes are captivating. a board approved standard (216.12.2), visible or Torso: Medium size and length. Burmillas tend to be mellow, outgoing, invisible tail faults if Board approved standard PERMISSIBLE OUTCROSSES: Rounded chest medium in width. Back loving and playful. requires disqualification (216.12.4), crossed Burmese, Persian straight from shoulder to rump. eyes if Board approved standard requires Legs: Legs proportionate to the body. LOCKETS: WW disqualification (216.12.5), total blindness HEAD: Hind legs slightly longer than forelegs. (216.12.6), markedly smaller size, not in keeping Shape: Gently rounded top of head Feet: Medium oval. ALLOWANCES: Toe tufts, in longhairs, with the breed (216.12.9), and depression of the with medium width between ears; wide Tail: Medium to long with medium which make the paws appear larger than sternum or unusually small diameter of the rib at eyebrow level and jaw hinge, tapering thickness at the base; tapering to a they are. cage itself (216.12.11.1). See Show Rules, to a medium, blunt muzzle. rounded tip. ARTICLE SIXTEEN for more comprehensive Ears: Medium to large, broad at base Boning: Medium PENALIZE: Bump on end of nose (i.e. rules governing penalties and disqualifications. with slightly rounded tips. Set with a Musculature: Firm and strong. Roman nose); extremely shortened

Corrected 05/25/15 Burmilla Breed Group Standard, 05/01/2013 Corrected 05/25/15 Burmilla Breed Group Standard, 05/01/2013 BRITISH BREED GROUP (BS/BL) COAT/COLOR/PATTERN: WITHHOLD ALL AWARDS (WW): Straight,dense,standing away from Lockets. The British Shorthair (BS) and British Longhair (BL) are powerful cats; semi- the body, with natural protective cobby, wide and firm in body. Their round face has a sweet, open expression. appearance, even in length. DISQUALIFY (DQ): Crossed eyes. Length (BS): Short. HEAD ...... 35 points head, set wide apart to show width of (BL): Semi-long, with ruff and Shape ...... 8 nose. Intense, eye color preferred. britches desirable. Eyes...... 8 Color conforms to coat color with Texture: So dense that it is Ears ...... 6 exception of silver division where difficult to see the skin when parting Profile+Nose...... 6 copper is accepted as well as green. the hair. Muzzle+Chin ...... 5 Eye shape is more important than (BS): Firm, crisp, plush Neck...... 2 color. Muzzle+Chin: Heavy muzzle with (BL): Fluff-plush Pattern: In torties brindling is BODY ...... 35 points great width and smooth transition allowed. Torso ...... 8 towards the cheekbones. Firm chin in Boning ...... 8 line with nose, completing the circle of GENERAL DESCRIPTION: The Musculature...... 7 the face. British is an imposing breed. Their Legs+Feet ...... 6 Profile+Nose: Short straight snub large, round face should have a Tail...... 6 nose, stop, well pronounced change of direction towards the rounded front sweet open expression, with a smug rounded muzzle. Chubby cheeks COAT/COLOR/PATTERN 30 points head. No flat planes above the nose. and no-neck, blend into a stocky, Length ...... 12 Neck: Short, thick, heavily semi-cobby, muscular, wide and firm Texture...... 12 muscled, creating the appearance of body. Their coat is dense and rich, Pattern/Color ...... 6 no neck, blending with the cheeks. yyyyy Especially pronounced on mature plush and thick in both shorthair and longhair varieties. Slightly reserved Temperament must be unchallenging; any CATEGORIES: Traditional and males. sign of definite challenge shall disqualify. The in temperament, they are a four feet Pointed. cat may exhibit fear, seek to flee, or generally on the floor breed, and like to be DIVISIONS: All. BODY: complain aloud but may not threaten to harm. handled with gentle firmness and In accordance with Show Rules, ARTICLE COLORS: All. Torso: Semi-cobby. Wide, sturdy, supported when carried. SIXTEEN, the following shall be PERMISSIBLE OUTCROSSES: muscular, firm,powerful, well rounded, considered mandatory disqualifications: a None. chest and considerable depth of flank. cat that bites (216.9), a cat showing evidence The shoulders are broad and flat at ALLOWANCES: Seasonal changes of intent to deceive (216.10), adult whole male cats not having two descended testicles the wither; the hips are the same in coat density, length and texture. HEAD: Slightly softer texture in colors other (216.11), cats with all or part of the tail Shape: Round, a series of 3 width. Back is level. Females missing , except as authorized by a board than blue. circles defines the head 1st broad proportionately smaller. approved standard (216.12.1), cats with more than five toes on each front foot and four toes round muzzle, 2nd broad round head Legs+Feet: Legs medium to short PENALIZE: on each back foot, unless proved the result of and 3rd full round chubby cheeks. length from floor to belly should be Eyes: Almond shape, slanted set an injury or as authorized by a board Broad, wide cheek bones with smooth slightly less than from belly to back. approved standard (216.12.2), visible or Musulature: Lack of muscle tone transition to muzzle, great width at eye Round feet, medium to large in size. invisible tail faults if Board approved Legs: cow hocks. standard requires disqualification level. Rounded front and top head, Tail: Thick at base, straight, Coat: Lack of/or poor undercoat, (216.12.4), crossed eyes if Board approved well rounded from any angle. Large in tapering slightly to a rounded tip. coat not standing away from body standard requires disqualification males, medium in females. Two-thirds the length of the body. (216.12.5), total blindness (216.12.6), (BS): Long or soft coat, Ears: Small to medium, broad at Boning: Substantial. Large to markedly smaller size, not in keeping with the (BL) short or silky coat, long breed (216.12.9), and depression of the the base and rounded. Set wide apart medium. flowing coat like in Persians sternum or unusually small diameter of the rib on the rounded top head, but not Musculature: Sturdy, firm, not Boning: light delicate cage itself (216.12.11.1). See Show Rules, extreme or flared. soft. ARTICLE SIXTEEN for more comprehensive Eyes: Large, round, level in rules governing penalties and disqualifications.

Corrected 05/25/15 British Breed Group Standard, 05/01/2015 Corrected 05/25/15 British Breed Group Standard, 05/01/2015 BURMESE/BOMBAY BREED GROUP (BU/BO) 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, The Burmese (BU) is cat of medium size with substantial bone structure, good lying. Allowance should be made for open facial expression, the ideal muscular development. The Bombay (BO) is a medium-sized cat, well- kittens and younger cats up to 2 Bombay has an unmistakable look of balanced, friendly, alert, and outgoing. years of age. its own. Color: HEAD ...... 35 points PERMISSIBLE OUTCROSSES: (BU): Color should be rich and PENALIZE: Shape ...... 7 None. sound to the root, with slight (BO) Ranginess, fine boning; Ears ...... 5 lightening on the underparts. long, whippy tail; flat plane to Eyes ...... 10 HEAD: Although a sepia solid color is forehead. Thick or open-lying coat. Chin ...... 2 Shape: Medium in size. preferred, allowance should be made Muzzle ...... 3 Rounded, without flat planes. Face for the extremities to be slightly WITHHOLD ALL AWARDS (WW): Nose...... 2 to be full with considerable width darker than the torso in colors other Lockets. (BO) Nose leather or Profile...... 5 between the eyes. than sable. paw pads other than black; green Neck...... 1 Ears: Medium in size. Wide set, (BO): Dark to the roots. eyes; extreme Exotic type of break; but not flared. Slightly rounded tips. Shimmering, patent leather sheen. extremely protruding eyes; and/or BODY ...... 35 points Alert, tilting slightly forward. (Allowance should be made for protruding chin. Torso ...... 10 Eyes: Large, round, wide set, in kittens and younger cats up to 2 Legs ...... 2 line with the base of the ear. Color: years of age.) DISQUALIFY (DQ): Improper bite. Feet ...... 1 (BU) Gold. Tail...... 2 (BO) Copper to gold--copper OTHER: Boning ...... 8 preferred. Balance: Well-balanced. Musculature...... 12 Chin: Firm, rounded. Condition: Excellent. Muzzle: Rounded, short, broad, Temperament: Unchallenging. COAT/COLOR/PATTERN 25 points well-developed. Length ...... 8 Profile: GENERAL DESCRIPTION:  Texture...... 7 (BU) Visible break. The overall impression of the Temperament must be unchallenging; any Color...... 10 (BO) Visible stop. sign of definite challenge shall disqualify. The ideal Burmese would be a cat of Nose: The end is slightly cat may exhibit fear, seek to flee, or generally medium size with substantial bone complain aloud but may not threaten to harm. OTHER ...... 5 rounded down. structure, good muscular In accordance with Show Rules, ARTICLE Balance ...... 1 Neck: Well-developed. Short to development and a surprising weight SIXTEEN, the following shall be considered Condition ...... 2 medium . mandatory disqualifications: a cat that bites for its size. This together with a Temperament...... 2 (216.9), a cat showing evidence of intent to rounded head, expressive eyes and BODY: deceive (216.10), adult whole male cats not a sweet expression presents a totally having two descended testicles (216.11), cats CATEGORY: Torso: Medium in size. distinctive cat which is comparable to with all or part of the tail missing , except as (BU) Sepia. Somewhat compact. authorized by a board approved standard no other breed. The Burmese is a (BO) Traditional. (BO) Torso somewhat longer. (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 Rounded, ample chest. excellent muscle tone. There should foot, unless proved the result of an injury or as DIVISIONS: Legs: Sturdy, proportionate. be no evidence of obesity, authorized by a board approved standard (BU) Solid and Tortoiseshell. Feet: Rounded. (216.12.2), visible or invisible tail faults if paunchiness, weakness, or apathy. (BO) Solid. Tail: Medium in length. Tapering Board approved standard requires The Bombay originated as a to blunt tip. disqualification (216.12.4), crossed eyes if hybrid between the Burmese and the Board approved standard requires COLORS: Boning: Sturdy. Broad rib cage. American Shorthair. However, it has disqualification (216.12.5), total blindness Musculature: Firmly muscled. (216.12.6), markedly smaller size, not in (BU) All. distinctive features which separate it (BO) Black ONLY. Surprising weight for its size. 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 more comprehensive rules governing balanced, friendly, alert, and penalties and disqualifications. outgoing; muscular and deceptively Revised 05/01/04 Burmese Standard, 05/01/2004 Revised 05/01/04 Burmese Standard, 05/01/2004 CORNISH REX (CR) COAT/COLOR/PATTERN: Length: Short. HEAD ...... 29 points Ears: Large. Deep conical shape Texture: Fine, soft hair should Shape ...... 5 with a modified point. Set high, but have distinct ridges giving it a Eyes ...... 5 not so high as to suggest "donkey" wavelike appearance. Like velvet Ears...... 6 ears. Usually naked on outer pile on head and legs. Chin...... 3 surface. Color: Recognized in all colors. Muzzle...... 4 Chin: There should be a straight Profile...... 4 line from nose to chin, neither OTHER: Neck...... 2 receding nor protruding, and in Condition: Hard and muscular keeping with the rounded egg-shape. with no indication of obesity or BODY ...... 29 points Muzzle: Definite break. emaciation. Abdomen tight. Eyes Torso...... 8 Profile: Roman, with a high, bright and clear. Coat with healthy Feet...... 2 prominent bridge. There can be a sheen. An overall appearance of Tail...... 4 very slight change of direction, even health and vitality. Boning...... 8 with the eyes, separating two convex Balance: The overall physical Musculature...... 7 curves or one continuous convex appearance of the cat should be a curve. distinctive combination of fine bones COAT/COLOR/PATTERN 32 points Neck: Slender and medium in and firm muscles with each part in Length ...... 4 length. proper proportion to the whole Texture...... 26 animal. The Cornish Rex has a very Color ...... 2 BODY: alert and athletic look. Shape: Long, with full and deep GENERAL DESCRIPTION OTHER ...... 10 points rib cage. Trunk follows upward curve : A Cornish Rex is a curly-coated, fine-  Balance ...... 5 of back bone forming a "tuck-up' with Temperament must be unchallenging; any Condition ...... 5 rounded hips that are somewhat boned cat that stands high on its sign of definite challenge shall disqualify. The heavy in proportion to rest of body. legs. It has a distinctive arched back, cat may exhibit fear, seek to flee, or generally CATEGORIES: All Small to medium in size, males deep rib cage and "tuck-up" complain aloud but may not threaten to harm. resembling a greyhound. The In accordance with Show Rules, ARTICLE proportionately larger. SIXTEEN, the following shall be considered DIVISIONS: All. Boning: Very fine. Cornish Rex has a hard, muscular mandatory disqualifications: a cat that bites Musculature: Hard and body that is warm to the touch. The (216.9), a cat showing evidence of intent to COLORS: All. muscular. coat quality, texture, waviness, as deceive (216.10), adult whole male cats not Tail: Long, slender and tapering well as the distinctive body type are having two descended testicles (216.11), cats of prime importance. with all or part of the tail missing , except as PERMISSIBLE OUTCROSSES: slightly from body to end. Covered authorized by a Board approved standard American Shorthair, British Shorthair, with fine dense hair with waves (216.12.1), cats with more than five toes on ALLOWANCES European Shorthair. preferred, but no penalty for baldness : 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 on upper surface of tail. Abnormality authorized by a Board approved standard HEAD: of the tail should not be confused (216.12.2), visible or invisible tail faults if PENALIZE Shape: Medium, egg-shaped with a slight natural curve of the last : Lack of a definite Board approved standard requires with a pronounced occiput, vertebrae found in some Cornish muzzle break. Extreme wedge- disqualification (216.12.4), crossed eyes if Rex. shaped head. Bareness on large Board approved standard requires accentuating the oval. Longer than disqualification (216.12.5), total blindness wide, but not extremely long. Feet: Small, oval. portion of the body, except ears and (216.12.6), markedly smaller size, not in Eyes: Medium sized, oval in tail. keeping with the breed (216.12.9), and shape. Set an eye's width apart and depression of the sternum or unusually small WITHHOLD ALL AWARDS (WW): diameter of the rib cage itself (216.12.11.1). slanting slightly upward. Color in See Show Rules, ARTICLE SIXTEEN for keeping with coat color. Presence of coarse hairs. more comprehensive rules governing penalties and disqualifications.

Revised 06/18/08 Cornish Rex Breed Standard, 05/01/2008 Revised 06/18/08 Cornish Rex Breed Standard, 05/01/2008 CHAUSIE (CU) 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. HEAD...... 40 points Ears: Tall, large ears are set at a slight range in color from off-white to sandy-gold. Shape...... 7 outward angle on top of head, about two Some flecking or speckling may occur on PENALIZE: In tabbies, a lack of tabby Ears...... 7 fingers apart between the inside bases. the stomach. The nose leather is brick markings on legs or tail. The ears are fairly wide all the way up with Profile...... 6 with a dark outline. Paw pads may be rounded ear tips. Ear tufts preferred; lack Eyes ...... 5 black, black with rosy tones, pink or any DISQUALIFY (DQ) of tufts not a penalty. : Tail too short, Nose...... 5 combination of these. Allow for faint tabby Neck: The neck is of medium length resulting from a mutated gene Chin...... 4 markings on body of kittens up to one year and thickness. (MX/PB/ABT-ABS). Tail kinked or lacking Muzzle...... 4 old. Muzzle: Long to balance the flexibility. White lockets. Neck...... 2 Black: Solid black. cheekbones, ending in full slightly rounded Black Grizzled Ticked Tabby : A BODY contours, full chin and puffy nose leather...... 40 points pattern acquired from the breed’s Jungle Chin: Full, both in profile and frontal Torso...... 10 Cat (Felis chaus) ancestors. The pattern view, and of medium depth. Legs ...... 8 is a dominant trait that may possibly be Nose: Medium to wide, slightly broader Boning...... 7 caused by a mutation at the agouti locus between the eyes. Nose leather is convex – – – – – Musculature...... 7 or extension locus. The hair shaft is Feet...... 4 and full. Temperament must be unchallenging; any sign banded with lighter coloration at the skin of definite challenge shall disqualify. The cat Tail...... 4 (akin to mouse coat) alternating dark and BODY: may exhibit fear, seek to flee, or generally lighter bands of ticking and ending with a Torso: Long, lean, flat-sided and deep complain aloud but may not threaten to harm. dark tip. Nose leather is aways solid black. In accordance with Show Rules, ARTICLE COAT/COLOR/PATTERN chested. The large rectangular body is ..... 20 points Paw pads may be solid black, black with SIXTEEN, the following shall be considered Pattern ...... 8 firm, but not broad or bulky. rosy tones, pink or any combination of mandatory disqualifications: a cat that bites Color...... 7 Legs: Long, with medium boning. these. Allow for minimal grizzling in kittens (216.9), a cat showing evidence of intent to Feet: The feet are medium in size and Texture...... 5 GENERAL DESCRIPTION deceive (216.10), adult whole male cats not oval in shape. : The Chausie having two descended testicles (216.11), cats CATEGORY: Traditional. Tail: Slightly short, medium width, with should resemble its non-domestic with all or part of the tail missing , except as DIVISION: Solid ,Tabby slight taper and fully articulated. ancestor, Felis chaus. Accordingly, the authorized by a board approved standard Chausie is a tall, long-legged, lean and COLORS: Black, Brown Ticked Tabby, Musculature: Long and lean rather (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, Black Grizzled Ticked Tabby. than bulky. Boning: Long legs with medium boning jumping over water, reed beds, and other unless proved the result of an injury or as that complement a deep chested torso of obstacle-filled terrain. Like a basketball authorized by a Board approved standard PERMISSIBLE OUTCROSSES: None (216.12.2), visible or invisible tail faults if medium width. player or an Olympic long jumper, the Chausie is ectomorphic, with musculature Board approved standard requires HEAD : and lanky body low on bulk, built with the disqualification (216.12.4), crossed eyes if COAT/COLOR/PATTERN: Board approved standard requires Shape: Modified wedge, medium in limberness and reach for a log stride and width from frontal view. High, angular, long Length: Short to medium, with enough disqualification (216.12.5), total blindness length to accommodate at least two bands lightning pounce The breed has a deep (216.12.6), markedly smaller size, not in cheekbones create a change of direction at chest for lung capacity, but flat sides for the muzzle. The long muzzle balances the of ticking. keeping with the breed (216.12.9), and Texture: A dense, soft undercoat with light weight and flexibility. Like Felis depression of the sternum or unusually small cheekbones and ends in smooth, full chaus, Chausies have large, upright, diameter of the rib cage itself (216.12.11.1). contours, a full chin and puffy nose leather. a somewhat resilient, slightly coarser outer coat. Solid black may feel softer. Black preferably tufted ears, a long forehead and See Show Rules, ARTICLE SIXTEEN for more Eyes: Medium to slightly small in size. muzzle, and a slightly short tail. The eyes comprehensive rules governing penalties and Bottom is a half oval that slants toward the grizzled cats may feel coarser in proportion to the amount of grizzling present. are flattened above and rounded below, disqualifications. outer base of the ear. Top is a markedly above exotically slanting high cheekbones. flattened, horizontal half oval. Gold or COLORS Temperament is predominantly domestic. yellow eye color preferred, hazel to light : BrownTicked Tabby: Mouse gray Chausies are good-natured, loyal, highly green allowed. intelligent and trainable. They are active, Profile: Long, sloping forehead ends in color next to the skin with sandy gray to reddish gold base coat. The coat will have curious, playful cats that require a gradual, slight convex bend over the stimulation and company. eyebrows. Just above the eyes, the profile two or three bands of dark ticking. Tabby barring is preferred on the tail, upper descends in a gentle concave curve to ALLOWANCES: The tail may range from below the eyes. The nose rises near its end inside front legs and to the hock on the back legs. The neck may or may not have 3/4 to full length, with slightly shorter than to form a slight bump above the convex a normal length tail being the preference. nose leather. necklaces. The backs of the ears will

Revised 05/17/12 Chausie Breed Standard, 05/01/2013 Revised 05/17/12 Chausie Breed Standard, 05/01/2013 C H A R T R E U X (CX) Color: Any shade of blue-gray comparatively short for the body size. from ash to slate. Tips may appear PENALIZE HEAD ...... 39 points Eyes: Rounded and open. Alert to be lightly brushed with silver. : Severe nose stop. Shape ...... 7 and expressive. Large but not Emphasis on uniformity and clarity of Snubbed, humped or upturned nose. Ears ...... 10 overpowering. Moderately wide set. color rather than shade. Preferred Broad, heavy muzzle. Almond- Eyes ...... 10 Color is gold to copper. Clear, deep, tone is a bright, unblemished blue shaped eyes. Eyes too close Muzzle ...... 3 brilliant orange preferred. with an overall iridescent sheen. together giving an angry look.. Nose...... 2 Muzzle: Narrow in relation to Nose leather is slate gray; lips blue; paw pads are blue with rose-taupe Profile...... 3 head but is not pointed. WITHHOLD ALL AWARDS (WW): overtones. Allowance for ghost Neck...... 4 Nose: Straight (from slight stop at Green eyes. White lockets. the end of the nose); medium in barring in kittens and tail rings in BODY ...... 32 points length in width. juveniles under 2 years. Torso ...... 5 Profile: High, softly contoured GENERAL DESCRIPTION Size ...... 5 forehead; slight stop permitted. : The Legs ...... 6 Neck: Short, strong, heavy-set. Chartreux is a sturdy French breed Feet ...... 2 coveted since antiquity for its hunting Tail...... 4 BODY: prowess and its dense, water Boning ...... 5 Torso: Sturdy with broad repellent fur. Its husky, robust type is Musculature ...... 5 shoulders and deep chest, medium- sometimes termed primitive, being long in length. Size in females neither cobby nor classic/domestic. COAT/COLOR ...... 29 points medium; males large. Though large, Chartreux are Coat ...... 14 Legs: Short to medium in length extremely supple and agile cats; Color...... 15 with fine; strong boning. Musculature refined, never coarse or clumsy. of upper portion of leg is medium for Males are much larger than females CATEGORY: Traditional. females, and may be heavier for and slower to mature. Coat texture,  mature studs. coat color and eye color are affected Temperament must be unchallenging; any DIVISION: Feet: Small and round. by sex, age and natural factors. sign of definite challenge shall disqualify. The Solid. cat may exhibit fear, seek to flee, or generally Tail: Heavy at base; tapering to complain aloud but may not threaten to harm. COLOR: Blue. oval tip. Lively and flexible; of The qualities of strength, intelligence In accordance with Show Rules, ARTICLE moderate length, measuring short of and amenability, which have enabled SIXTEEN, the following shall be considered mandatory disqualifications: a cat that bites PERMISSIBLE OUTCROSSES: the shoulder blades. the Chartreux to survive the centuries unaided, should be evident in all (216.9), a cat showing evidence of intent to None. Musculature: Dense, solid. deceive (216.10), adult whole male cats not exhibition animals and preserved having two descended testicles (216.11), cats HEAD: COAT/COLOR: through careful selection. The with all or part of the tail missing , except as authorized by a board approved standard Shape: Comparatively large, Length: Medium-short. Chartreux has a gentle but seldom used voice and is a calm, (216.12.1), cats with more than five toes on rounded and broad, but not a sphere, Texture: Dense. Slightly wooly. each front foot and four toes on each back with slightly rounded forehead. Resilient, all weather coat. Silkier, affectionate cat. foot, unless proved the result of an injury or as Cheeks are full, and jaws are thinner coat permitted on females authorized by a Board approved standard (216.12.2), visible or invisible tail faults if powerful, especially in adult males and cats under 2 years. The robust body is large and well- proportioned but never gross. The Board approved standard requires over 2 years. Overall, the cat has a disqualification (216.12.4), crossed eyes if sweet, smiling expression. shoulders are large and muscular Board approved standard requires Ears: Small to medium in size, with a well-developed chest giving a disqualification (216.12.5), total blindness (216.12.6), markedly smaller size, not in placed high on the head with erect solid, sturdy appearance. The males will be more massive than the keeping with the breed (216.12.9), and posture, minimal flare at base; depression of the sternum or unusually small slightly rounded tips. 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 Revised 05/01/04 Chartreux Breed Standard, 05/01/2004 DEVON REX (DR) Density: The cat is well-covered PENALIZE: Narrow, long or with fur, with the greatest density domestic head. Ears that are small HEAD ...... 40 points Ears: Large, low-set, wide at the occurring on the back, sides, tail, or set too high. Misaligned bite. Shape ...... 10 base, tapering to rounded tips. Well legs, face, and ears. Slightly less Short, bare or bushy tail. Straight or Ears ...... 10 covered with fine fur, sparse density is permitted on the top of shaggy coat; bare patches. Eyes...... 5 furnishings, with or without ear muffs head, neck, chest, and abdomen. WITHHOLD ALL AWARDS (WW) Muzzle and Chin ...... 5 and tufts. Sparse hair on temples not Bare patches are a fault in kittens : Profile...... 5 a fault. and a serious fault in adults; Extensive baldness. Neck...... 5 Eyes: Large, wide set. Oval in however, the existence of down on shape, sloping toward the outer edge the underparts of the body should not DISQUALIFY (DQ): Weak hind legs. BODY ...... 25 points of the ear. Any eye color acceptable, be misinterpreted as bareness. Torso ...... 10 generally conforms to coat color. Sparse hair on the temples (area in Legs and Feet...... 10 Neck: Medium long and slender. front of the ears) is not a fault. Tail...... 5 Waviness: A rippled wave effect BODY: should be apparent when the coat is COAT/COLOR ...... 35 points Musculature: Hard, muscular. smoothed with one's hand. The Texture...... 25 Torso: Slender shape, medium wave is most evident where the coat Length ...... 5 length but broad chested. Carried is the longest, on the body and tail. Color...... 5 high on legs. Tail: Long, tapering, medium fine GENERAL DESCRIPTION: The CATEGORIES: All. boned, well covered with short fur. Devon is a breed of unique Legs: Long, medium fine in appearance. Its large eyes, short muzzle, prominent cheek-bones and DIVISIONS: All. boning with length of hind legs  huge low-set ears create a emphasized. Temperament must be unchallenging; any COLORS: All. Feet: Small and oval. 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 complain aloud but may not threaten to harm. PERMISSIBLE OUTCROSSES: COAT/COLOR: covered with short, full-bodied, wavy fur; the fur is of a distinctive texture, In accordance with Show Rules, ARTICLE American Shorthair, British Shorthair, Texture: Fine, dense, wavy. SIXTEEN, the following shall be considered European Shorthair, Burmese, (Full-bodied, rexed appearing to be as the mutation causing its wavy coat mandatory disqualifications: a cat that bites Bombay, Sphynx, Siamese. without guard hairs). is found in no other breed. Devons (216.9), a cat showing evidence of intent to Length: Coat is short on the 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 HEAD: back, sides, upper legs, and tail. It is with all or part of the tail missing , except as Shape: Modified wedge, with very short on the head, ears, neck, Allowances may be made for lack of authorized by a board approved standard very full cheeks. In the front view, paws, chest, and abdomen. Kittens full coat development on kittens with (216.12.1), cats with more than five toes on each front foot and four toes on each back the wedge is delineated by a may have very short fur all over; very good type, over fully coated lesser type. Devon males may be up foot, unless proved the result of an injury or as narrowing series of three (3) distinct even if not long enough to wave, it authorized by a Board approved standard convex curves: outer edge of ear must cover the kitten evenly, so that to 25 percent larger than females. (216.12.2), visible or invisible tail faults if lobes, cheekbones, and whisker no bare patches are evident. This is not a fault so long as proper Board approved standard requires disqualification (216.12.4), crossed eyes if pads Forehead curving from stop to proportion is maintained. The Devon is alert and active and shows a lively Board approved standard requires flat skull. Head comparatively small disqualification (216.12.5), total blindness in size. interest in its surroundings. (216.12.6), markedly smaller size, not in Profile: Strongly marked stop. keeping with the breed (216.12.9), and ALLOWANCES: Lockets. depression of the sternum or unusually small Muzzle: Short, well-developed, diameter of the rib cage itself (216.12.11.1). with a strong muzzle break with See Show Rules, ARTICLE SIXTEEN for prominent whisker pads. more comprehensive rules governing Chin: Strong, well-developed. penalties and disqualifications.

Revised 006/18/08 Devon Rex Breed Standard, 05/01/2008 Revised 006/18/08 Devon Rex Breed Standard, 05/01/2008 DONSKOY (DSK) 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 HEAD ...... 40 points from breakage. and undersides of the legs, down the wrinkled skin that feels hot and velvety to Shape ...... 10 Profile: Shows a definite curve to the sides of the body to the underbelly and the touch. The Donskoy is very active, Ears ...... 7 straight nose of medium length, similar to groin; the more wrinkles the better. Adults friendly and highly intelligent. The Eyes...... 6 a roman profile. should retain as many wrinkles as Donskoy is very good-natured and gentle, Neck: Medium in length in proportion Muzzle/Chin ...... 7 possible, although wrinkling should not be easy to groom and handle as a result of to body size, rounded and well muscled. Profile...... 6 so pronounced that it affects normal their loving and amiable disposition. The neck arches from the base of the functions. Allowable residual flock coat Neck...... 4 skull and is well set into angulated ALLOWANCES: BODY on the whole body as well as short sparse Lockets and white ...... 40 points shoulders. Powerful, especially in males. fur on the muzzle, ear and legs. buttons Torso ...... 15 Allowance is to be made for residual fur BODY: Legs ...... 9 on the “points” - muzzle, ears, legs and PENALIZE: Feet ...... 8 Torso: Medium in size. Medium to tail. The residual fur must fully disappear Head: Too short or round; long Tail...... 8 medium-long in length, dense, muscular, from adult cats by two years of age. narrow wedge. Lack of wrinkles. Small or COAT ...... 20 points strong-boned, with wide breast and croup. Allowance will be made for sparse low set ears. Round eyes. Deep groin-line. The abdomen is well- CATEGORY: All furnishing of fur trimming the whole body Body: Too cobby or foreign. Round rounded, having the appearance of DIVISIONS : All. in winter. Slight down hair is tolerated. paws, thin skin and/or not enough recently eaten a large meal, but not fat. Full hairlessness is preferable. The wrinkles. Standing tail that curls a total COLORS: All. Medium boning. Hard and muscular, not texture of the bald and some of the flock circle over the back (ring tail); sitting tail delicate. The male has stud jowls, a coated cats offers resistance when their that does not hold close to the body or is PERMISSIBLE OUTCROSSES: thicker neck, wider shoulders, and a skin is stroked; it is similar to stroking a laying straight along side the body. Domestic Shorthair, not a member of broader head than the female. The male chamois. The texture of the velour is Significant amounts of hair above the a recognized breed is more muscular and gets significantly smooth and soft, offering no resistance. ankle. larger than the female. Coat Types: HEAD: Legs: Length in proportion with body, Born Bald: Born bald and remain that DISQUALIFY: Any indication of wavy Shape: Medium sized modified with medium boning and firm way throughout its life. Show coat. hair, or suggestion of Devon Rex or wedge with flat forehead and finely musculature. Hind legs slightly longer Flocked: Appears hairless; has the Cornish Rex in molt; any evidence of outlined cheek-bones and eyebrows. The than front. Front legs widely set. texture of a chamois. Show coat. depilitating, plucking, shaving or clipping, head is approximately 1/3 longer than it is Females may have slightly finer boning. Velour: Born with a bald spot or or any other means of hair removal. One wide. Just above and between the eyes is Feet: Medium in size, oval with long Monk’s cap on the top of the head. Body or both eyelids turned inward. a palpable indentation. slender toes. Toes are very long, slim is covered with a wavy coat which Malocclusion greater than 2mm. Ears: Large, wide open, wide at the and distinguished with thumbs that bend disappears gradually within the first year. base, set upright and tilted slightly inward rather than downward on the front There may be some residual hair  paws giving the appearance of slender forward, neither low nor on top of the remaining on the face, legs and tail, but Temperament must be unchallenging; any sign of head. Set wide apart, about the width of hands (monkey fingers). Webs separate 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 the ear base. Outer edges of the ears the long toes. Paw pads are thick and age. Show coat. cushion-like giving the appearance of not threaten to harm. In accordance with Show continue the line of the head. Ear tips are Brush: Bristly, soft, wavy, often wiry Rules, ARTICLE SIXTEEN, the following shall be rounded. walking on clouds. fur on the whole body; bald area on the considered mandatory disqualifications: a cat that Eyes: Medium to large size in Tail: Whippy. Medium long, straight, head, upper part of neck or on the back. bites (216.9), a cat showing evidence of intent to tapering from body to tip. Length in deceive (216.10), adult whole male cats not having proportion to head size, almond-shaped, Admissible for breeding program but not two descended testicles (216.11), cats with all or part set slanted toward outer corner of ear. Not proportion to body size. Young cats can for show. of the tail missing , except as authorized by a Board wide open. No relationship between eye have hair on their tails disappearing by approved standard (216.12.1), cats with more than five toes on each front foot and four toes on each color and coat color. Eyebrows may be the age of two. Older cats may have GENERAL DESCRIPTION: The some residual fluff-hairs on the tail tip back foot, unless proved the result of an injury or as whole, broken or totally absent. Donskoy is the result of a spontaneous authorized by a Board approved standard (216.12.2), Muzzle/Chin: The muzzle is clearly which is allowable although bald is mutation that originated in the city of visible or invisible tail faults if Board approved preferred. Rostov-on-Don in Russia in 1987. The standard requires disqualification (216.12.4), defined, of medium length in proportion to crossed eyes if Board approved standard requires head size, slightly rounded, with a slight gene occurring from this spontaneous COAT: disqualification (216.12.5), total blindness pinch. Canine teeth are long, may be Skin is elastic,”excessive”, with mutation is dominant and resulted in the (216.12.6), markedly smaller size, not in keeping with protruding from behind the upper lip. Chin pronounced wrinkles on the cheeks, jowls 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 and jaws are well-developed. Whiskers and under the chin. Vertical wrinkles elegant and sturdy with strong boning. separate the ears and run down the (216.12.11.1). See Show Rules, ARTICLE SIXTEEN may be curly, thick, broken, long or short, Males as a rule are generally larger than for more comprehensive rules governing penalties sparse or appear to be completely absent forehead and spread into horizontal lines and disqualifications.

Revised 06/18/08 Donskoy Breed Standard, 05/01/2008 Revised 06/18/08 Donskoy Breed Standard, 05/01/2008 EGYPTIAN MAU (EM) 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 HEAD ...... 35 points Muzzle: Medium-rounded, neither the center of the cheek and curving age of 1.5 years. Short or round head; Shape ...... 4 short nor pointed, rounded planes blending upward, almost meeting the first line pointed muzzle; full cheeks, small ears; Ears...... 8 with overall head shape. Allow for jowls in below the ear. There are one or more small, round or oriental eyes; cobby or Eyes ...... 15 mature males. necklaces, broken in the center. oriental body, short or whippy tail; spots on Muzzle...... 4 Nose: Even in width throughout The shoulder markings are a transition body which run together; unbroken Profile ...... 4 length. between stripes and spots. The upper necklaces; poor condition. Profile: Gentle rise from bridge of legs are heavily barred but do not BODY ...... 25 points nose to forehead which then flows into necessarily match. The spots on the WITHHOLD ALL AWARDS (WW): Lack of Torso...... 10 arched neck without a break. body are random, with variance in size spots; wrong eye color; white locket or Legs ...... 5 and shape. The pattern on the sides of spots; lack of ticking in silver or bronze; BODY: Feet...... 5 the body may be unmatched, but spots ticking in smoke; red coloring in bronze. Tail ...... 5 Torso: Balance between cobby and should not form a broken mackerel Lack of gray undercoat in bronze. Glitter, foreign types; Medium in size, medium- pattern. The haunches and thighs have rosettes, pelt-like coat. COAT/COLOR/PATTERN . . 40 points long length. The shoulder blades are high stripes which break into elongated spots Length ...... 5 and angulated. There is a loose skin flap on the lower leg. Belly spots should have Pattern...... 20 (belly flap). good contrast against pale ground color. Color...... 15 Legs: Medium in length, with hind legs proportionately longer. Medium boning COLORS: CATEGORY: Traditional. with well-developed musculature. The hind Black Silver: Markings are charcoal legs are longer than the front, but carried to black with good contrast. Back of ears DIVISIONS: Tabby and Silver/Smoke. flexed so the back is level. grayish-pink tipped with black. Upper Feet: Slightly oval, almost round. throat, chin and nostrils silver, appearing COLORS: Spotted pattern ONLY, Small in size, with very long toes on back white. Bronze spotted tabby, Black Silver feet. Bronze: Color darkest on saddle, spotted tabby, and Black Smoke ONLY. Tail: Medium length, medium at base, fading to tawny buff on sides and creamy with slight taper. ivory on undersides. Back of ears tawny Boning: Medium.  PERMISSIBLE OUTCROSSES: None. pink tipped in dark brown. Bridge of nose Musculature: Well-developed. ocherous. Upper throat, chin and nostrils Temperament must be unchallenging; any sign HEAD: pale, creamy white. of definite challenge shall disqualify. The cat COAT/COLOR: may exhibit fear, seek to flee, or generally Shape: Medium length, slightly Black Smoke: Charcoal gray to Length: Medium, long enough to complain aloud but may not threaten to harm. In modified wedge without flat planes. black with silver undercolor with no carry two bands of ticking. accordance with Show Rules, ARTICLE Cheeks are not full. ticking. All markings jet black with SIXTEEN, the following shall be considered Texture: Ears: Medium to medium large, enough contrast to make a well-defined mandatory disqualifications: a cat that bites Bronze and Black Silver - resilient, moderately pointed, broad at base. pattern plainly visible. (216.9), a cat showing evidence of intent to close-lying Upstanding with ample width between deceive (216.10), adult whole male cats not Black Smoke - fine, silky, close-lying GENERAL DESCRIPTION: The having two descended testicles (216.11), cats ears, set well-back on head, cupped with all or part of the tail missing , except as forward, alert. Short, close lying hair on Egyptian Mau is the only natural PATTERN: There is good contrast authorized by a board approved standard outside, may have lynx tips. domestic breed of spotted cat. The body between pale ground color and deeper (216.12.1), cats with more than five toes on each Eyes: Large, rounded almond is graceful, showing well-developed front foot and four toes on each back foot, markings. The forehead has characteristic shape. Aperture is level in head with muscular strength. It strikes a balance unless proved the result of an injury or as tabby "M" and frown lines which run slight upward slant to lower lid. Neither between the heftiness of the cobby and authorized by a Board approved standard between the ears and down the back of the round nor oriental. Gooseberry green svelteness of the oriental types. It is an (216.12.2), visible or invisible tail faults if Board neck, becoming elongated spots along the (light green). Allowance is made for alert, active, strong, colorful cat of approved standard requires disqualification spine. On the haunches the spine lines (216.12.4), crossed eyes if Board approved changing eye color, with some medium size. It should be well-balanced meld into a dorsal stripe which continues to standard requires disqualification (216.12.5), discernable green by 8 months of age physically and temperamentally. General the tip of the tail. The tail is banded with total blindness (216.12.6), markedly smaller size, and full green eye color by 18 months of balance is more to be desired than size the tip dark. not in keeping with the breed (216.12.9), and age. Preference given at all ages for alone. depression of the sternum or unusually small greener eyes. 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 Revised 05/01/08 (Corr: 01/29/10) Egyptian Mau Breed Standard, 05/01/2008 H A V A N A (HB) CONDITION/BALANCE/TEMPERA- MENT: HEAD ...... 40 points HEAD: Condition: The Havana should Shape ...... 5 Shape: Longer than wide. be clear-eyed and firm bodied, Ears ...... 5 Size: Must be in proportion. neither fat nor thin. The coat should Eyes ...... 5 Ears: Large, round tipped, wide have a pronounced glossy sheen. Chin ...... 2 set, but not flaring, pricked slightly Balance: Each separate physical Muzzle ...... 8 forward, alert. Very little hair outside, part should be in perfect proportion to Nose...... 2 furnishings, almost non-existent. the whole cat resulting in a well- Profile...... 8 Eyes: Oval, appear large but not balanced animal of symmetrical and Neck...... 5 bugged. Oval aperture, placement pleasing lines. begins at top of nose outward. Color Temperament: The cat should be BODY ...... 35 points is any vivid and level shade of green. gentle and amenable to handling. Torso ...... 10 Allow for changing eye color up to 1 Legs ...... 5 year. GENERAL DESCRIPTION: Overall, Feet ...... 5 Chin: Strong, with sparse hair. this is a medium-sized semi-foreign Tail...... 3 Muzzle/Whisker Pinch: End short hair cat. Males will be larger Boning ...... 10 appears almost square. Break and heavier boned than females. Musculature ...... 2 Definite, behind whisker pad. The head stop and muzzle break are Profile: Definite stop at eyes. distinctive features of the breed. The COAT/COLOR ...... 15 points Neck: Length and size, medium. ear set should give the animal a very Length ...... 5 alert look. Animal should stand high Texture...... 5 BODY: on the legs with a level back. Cats Color...... 5 Torso: Medium. Neither cobby respond to a firm but gentle hand. nor rangy. ALLOWANCES  OTHER ...... 10 points Legs: Long for size of cat, with : Allow for stud jowls Temperament must be unchallenging; any Balance ...... 3 slim but not fine boning. in males. Allow for tabby markings in sign of definite challenge shall disqualify. The Condition ...... 5 Feet: Oval in shape, compact in kittens. Allow for plusher coat in lilacs. cat may exhibit fear, seek to flee, or generally complain aloud but may not threaten to harm. Temperament...... 2 size. PENALIZE In accordance with Show Rules, ARTICLE Tail: Slender, medium in length. : Absence of whisker SIXTEEN, the following shall be considered CATEGORY: Traditional. Not too broad at base, tapers at the pinch. Absence of head stop. Weak mandatory disqualifications: a cat that bites end. chin. (216.9), a cat showing evidence of intent to deceive (216.10), adult whole male cats not DIVISION: Solid. Musculature: Firm and muscular. WITHHOLD ALL AWARDS (WW) having two descended testicles (216.11), cats : with all or part of the tail missing , except as COLOR: Chocolate based COAT/COLOR/PATTERN: White locket. Wrong eye color. authorized by a board approved standard eumelanistic colors ONLY, Length: Short. Roman profile. (216.12.1), cats with more than five toes on each front foot and four toes on each back (Chocolate, Lilac). Texture: Smooth and soft to foot, unless proved the result of an injury or as touch. Allow for fuller coat on lilacs. authorized by a Board approved standard PERMISSIBLE OUTCROSSES: Color: Chocolate; lilac. (216.12.2), visible or invisible tail faults if None. Board approved standard requires disqualification (216.12.4), crossed eyes if Board approved standard requires disqualification (216.12.5), 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 governing penalties and disqualifications.

Revised 05/01/04 Havana Breed Standard, 05/01/2004 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 Ears...... 10 coat color except in the Pointed and Eyes ...... 5 Mink Category. Chin...... 6 Ears: Medium in size, 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 BODY ...... 40 points relaxed curl of no more than 90o. No Torso...... 10 preference given to the direction the Tail...... 10 ear tips point in. Ear furnishings and Boning...... 8 ear tufts are desired but not required. Musculature...... 7 Kittens may have a greater degree of Legs/Feet ...... 5 curl but not more than 90o by adulthood. COAT/COLOR/PATTERN20 points Muzzle: Full, wide, strong with a Length ...... 6 definite break. Prominent whisker Texture...... 6 pads should make the muzzle appear Pattern ...... 4 squared. Color...... 4 Chin: Strong and deep. Must align with the top of the jaw. CATEGORY: All. Profile: Rounded back skull, straight to slight rounded forehead, DIVISION: Solid, Tortie, Tabby, with a change of direction at the eye Silver/Smoke ridge, may have a slight curve to nose bridge. Nose, muzzle and chin form a COLORS: All. straight line in profile. Nose: Wide with substantial nose PERMISSIBLE OUTCROSSES: 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 012717 Highlander Breed Group Standard, 05/01/2017 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. Full length tail.

COAT/COLOR/PATTERN: Length: (HGS) Short in length, laying loosely against the body. Dense. Length: (HG) Longhair up to 2½ inches falling smoothly to the sides, 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. – – – – – Temperament must be unchallenging; any sign of definite challenge shall disqualify. The cat may exhibit fear, seek to flee, or generally complain OTHER: aloud but may not threaten to harm. In Balance: All parts of the body in accordance with Show Rules, ARTICLE SIXTEEN, the following shall be considered proportion. mandatory disqualifications: a cat that bites Condition: Should reflect (216.9), a cat showing evidence of intent to excellent health, good muscle tone. deceive (216.10), adult whole male cats not Temperament: Must be unchal- having two descended testicles (216.11), cats with all or part of the tail missing , except as authorized lenging. by a board approved standard (216.12.1), cats with more than five toes on each front foot and GENERAL DESCRIPTION: The four toes on each back foot, unless proved the result of an injury or as authorized by a board Highlander is a muscular, athletic approved standard (216.12.2), visible or invisible cat. Highlander cats come in both tail faults if Board approved standard requires shorthair and longhair. Physical disqualification (216.12.4), crossed eyes if characteristics include a straight to Board approved standard requires disqualification (216.12.5), total blindness slightly convex forehead and wide (216.12.6), markedly smaller size, not in keeping nose, with the nose and muzzle with the breed (216.12.9), and depression of the forming a blunt look in profile. The sternum or unusually small diameter of the rib curled ear is seen in profile as a cage itself (216.12.11.1). See Show Rules, ARTICLE SIXTEEN for more comprehensive rules loose, relaxed curl. The ears are governing penalties and disqualifications. wide-based and open. Revised 012717 Highlander Breed Group Standard, 05/01/2017 HOUSEHOLD PET (HH) DEFINITION OF LONGHAIR OR SHORTHAIR: Where there is a question as to the proper class of any Beauty ...... 20 points PERSONALITY: The Household Pet entry, the length of fur on the tail shall be Personality...... 30 points should be alert, friendly, and easy to the determining factor. Hair of 1-1/2 Condition ...... 50 points handle. Allowance may be made for inches or more and fluffy shall be Coat ...... 20 points some nervousness due to unfamiliarity considered longhair (length may be Eyes, Ears, Nose, Mouth, with shows. If a cat which must be slightly less in younger kittens). If there and Claws .... 15 points removed from the cage by its handler is Balance then fully amenable to being handled by is still some question, notice should be and Proportion 15 points the judge, no penalty shall be attached. paid to such details as long ear and toe tufts. COLOR DIVISIONS All categories, all CONDITION : APPARENT PUREBRED divisions, all colors. Coat: The coat must be absolutely HOUSEHOLD PETS clean and free of any trace of mats or : Household Pets GENERAL DESCRIPTION: The parasites. The cat must be well- of apparent purebred background shall Household Pet comes in all colors and groomed. The coat should have a be judged on exactly the same basis as combinations of colors imaginable. Coat pleasant appearance and feel. all other Household Pets. They shall be lengths may be short and sleek, full and Eyes, Ears, Nose, Mouth and Claws: neither penalized nor rewarded solely on fluffy, any combination of those, or Must be clean. Eyes and nose must be the basis of their resemblance to one of somewhere in between. Tails may be free of any matter. Ears should be the recognized breeds. long, short, kinky or non-existent. Eye judged in a cursory way that doesn't CONSIDERATIONS color may be coordinated with coat color disturb the cat, since a majority of : Physical  in almost any fashion according to the rescue cats have had ear problems in anomalies not allowed by most purebred Temperament must be unchallenging; any sign of whims of Mother Nature. All coat and the past, intense examination by the standards shall be acceptable for the definite challenge shall disqualify. The cat may eye colors, and coat and tail lengths judge, tends to hurt or upset the cat. Household Pet. No penalties shall be exhibit fear, seek to flee, or generally complain shall be acceptable. attached for crossed eyes, kinked tails, aloud but may not threaten to harm. In Claws must be clipped. accordance with Show Rules, ARTICLE extra toes or the like. As many SIXTEEN, the following shall be considered The most important consideration for BALANCE AND PROPORTION: The Household Pets are redeemed strays, mandatory disqualifications: a cat that bites the Household Pet is its overall condition cat should display overall proportion; there shall be no penalties attached to (216.9), a cat showing evidence of intent to and well-being. The ideal Household thus, a small head on a large cat or vice- such physical damage as torn or missing deceive (216.10), adult whole male cats not having two descended testicles (216.11), cats with Pet is scrupulously clean, well-fed, and versa would be somewhat ears unless it appears that the problem all or part of the tail missing , except as authorized altered. He seems to smile with good disproportionate. The cat should also be is an on-going one indicating lack of by a board approved standard (216.12.1), cats health and contentment. of proper weight for its size. Overweight care. with more than five toes on each front foot and and underweight shall both be four toes on each back foot, unless proved the BEAUTY KITTENS result of an injury or as authorized by a Board : These points shall be considered undesirable. Muscle tone : Kittens shall be judged as a approved standard (216.12.2), visible or invisible assigned according to the taste of the should be sound. Some allowance may single group, without regard to color tail faults if Board approved standard requires individual judge. Many judges notice be made for older alters. class; i.e., longhair kittens judged as one disqualification (216.12.4), crossed eyes if pleasing markings, colors and patterns. group, shorthair kittens judged as one Board approved standard requires SEXUAL STATUS disqualification (216.12.5), total blindness Overall grace and balance are often : All adult Household group. Kittens do not receive divisional (216.12.6), markedly smaller size, not in keeping factors to be considered in the Pets (8 months and over) must be awards. with the breed (216.12.9), and depression of the determination of beauty. In the altered. Household Pets may not be sternum or unusually small diameter of the rib Household Pet, beauty is very definitely registered without proof of altering. WITHHOLD ALL AWARDS(WW): No cage itself (216.12.11.1). See Show Rules, ARTICLE SIXTEEN for more comprehensive rules in the eye of the beholder. awards should be made to a cat which is governing penalties and disqualifications. obviously dirty or in poor condition.

Household Pet Standard, 05/01/2009 Revised 05/01/09 Revised 05/01/09 Household Pet Standard, 05/01/2009 JAPANESE BOBTAIL BREED GROUP (JB/JBL) spine, and camouflages the underlying bone ALLOWANCES: Lockets. structure of the tail. The tail bone is usually PENALIZE Japanese Bobtail (JB) strong and rigid rather than jointed (except at : Short, round head; cobby build. The is a medium sized cat with short hair, long clean lines the base), and may be either straight or Japanese Bobtail Longhair (JBL) and bone structure. The is the longhaired composed of one or more curves and DISQUALIFY (DQ): Tail bone absent or version of this breed. 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 HEAD ...... 30 points Eyes: The eyes are large, oval, wide 2 to 3 inches, even though it might be 4 or 5 an inch or two of normal tail with close-lying Shape ...... 7 and alert. They are set into the skull at a inches long if it were straightened to its full hair, rather than appearing to commence at Eyes ...... 7 rather pronounced slant when viewed in length. the base of the spine.) Ears ...... 6 profile. The eyeball shows a shallow Musculature: Lean but shapely and curvature and should not bulge beyond the well-muscled. Chin ...... 1 cheekbone or the forehead. Boning: Slender; not dainty. Medium; Muzzle ...... 1 Ears: The ears are large, upright and allowance should be made for females, as  Nose...... 3 expressive. They are wide set, but at right they can be smaller than males. Temperament must be unchallenging; any sign of Profile...... 4 angles to the head, rather than flaring, and definite challenge shall disqualify. The cat may Neck...... 1 give the impression of being tilted forward in COAT/COLOR/PATTERN: exhibit fear, seek to flee, or generally complain aloud but may not threaten to harm. In repose. Length (JB): Medium. The coat is accordance with Show Rules, ARTICLE BODY ...... 40 points Chin: In alignment with the end of the medium in length, soft and silky but without SIXTEEN, the following shall be considered Torso ...... 7 nose. noticeable undercoat. It is relatively non- mandatory disqualifications: a cat that bites Legs ...... 6 Muzzle: Fairly broad, rounding into shedding. (216.9), a cat showing evidence of intent to Feet ...... 1 noticeable whisker break. It is neither Length (JBL): The coat is medium-long deceive (216.10), adult whole male cats not pointed nor blunt. to long, soft and silky without noticeable having two descended testicles (216.11), cats with Tail...... 16 Profile: A gentle dip at or just below eye undercoat. May have a ruff. The coat will lie all or part of the tail missing , except as authorized Boning ...... 5 level. fairly flat and flow into "pantaloons" on the by a board approved standard (216.12.1), cats Musculature...... 5 with more than five toes on each front foot and Nose: The nose is long and well-defined hind legs. four toes on each back foot, unless proved the by two parallel lines from the tip to the brow. Texture: Soft and silky. No noticeable result of an injury or as authorized by a Board COAT/COLOR/PATTERN ....30 points undercoat. approved standard (216.12.2), visible or invisible Length ...... 5 BODY: Color: Any color may predominate with tail faults if Board approved standard requires Texture...... 5 Torso: Long, clean lines, straight and preference given to bold, dramatic markings disqualification (216.12.4), crossed eyes if Pattern/Color ...... 20 slender. When the cat is standing relaxed, and vividly contrasting colors. Eye color may Board approved standard requires the torso is nearly level, rather than rising harmonize with coat color or may be odd- disqualification (216.12.5), total blindness toward the rear. eyed. (216.12.6), markedly smaller size, not in keeping CATEGORIES: All. with the breed (216.12.9), and depression of the Legs: The legs are in keeping with the sternum or unusually small diameter of the rib body, long, slender and high, but not dainty GENERAL DESCRIPTION: The Japanese DIVISIONS: cage itself (216.12.11.1). See Show Rules, All. or fragile in appearance. The hind legs are Bobtail should present the overall impression ARTICLE SIXTEEN for more comprehensive rules noticeably longer than the forelegs, but of a medium-sized cat with long clean lines governing penalties and disqualifications. COLORS: All. deeply angulated. When standing, the cat's and bone structure. It is well-muscled, but forelegs and shoulders form two continuous straight and slender rather than massive in PERMISSIBLE OUTCROSSES: None. straight lines, close together. build. The unique set of its eyes, combined Feet: Oval in shape. with high cheekbones and a long parallel HEAD: Tail: The shape is straight or curved or nose, lends a distinctive Japanese cast to Shape: Almost equilateral triangle, angled; appears as pom-pom. The tail is the face, especially in profile, which is quite gentle curves. Although the head appears usually carried upright when the cat is different from the other Oriental breeds 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 Revised 120109 Japanese Bobtail Breed Group Standard, 05/01/2004 KURILIAN BOBTAIL BREED GROUP (KB/KBL) thereof. Palpated length of the tail is ears. Allow up to 12 cm [4.72 inches] The Kurilian Bobtail Shorthair (KB) is a Natural Breed, domestic cat, that traces from 1.5 cm to 8 cm [.59-3.15 inches], its ancestry to the Russian Kamchatka peninsula, Kuril Islands and the Island counting length of kinks and curves. palpated length for “snag” or “spiral” of Sakhalin. This cat has substantial boning and is known for its pom-pom like The tail can be described as “snag”, tails, counting length of all kinks and tail. The Kurilian Bobtail Longhair (KBL) is the semi-longhaired version of the “spiral” or “whisk”. The direction of the curves, if visible length is no longer breed. tail is not important. than 8 cm [3.15 inches] for shorthair Boning: Substantial. or 13 cm [5.12 inches] for semi- HEAD ...... 40 points rounded at the tips. Light to medium Musculature: Well-muscled and longhair. Shape ...... 10 furnishings. firm. Eyes...... 5 Muzzle: Rectangular muzzle, COAT: PENALIZE: Tail length that is more Ears ...... 10 wider than long, slightly rounded with Length: than 4 inches [actual length] or less Muzzle/Chin...... 9 an obvious whisker break. (KB): Short. Tail coat, same than 2 vertebrae. A Delayed Bobtail Nose/Profile ...... 6 Chin: Well-developed wide chin. A length as body coat. effect. Extremely arched back. BODY ...... 40 points bit rounded in profile. (KBL): Semi-long. Britches, toe Slender or oriental in body type and Torso ...... 9 Nose: Medium in length, broad tufts and ruff are desirable. Tail coat: head type. Roman nose. Short hind Legs/Feet ...... 8 and straight. full and plumed. legs. Tail...... 15 Profile: Flat to ever-so-slightly Texture: Boning ...... 4 rounded forehead with a very slight (KB): Soft, silky, laying flat, DISQUALIFY (DQ): Absence of a Musculature ...... 4 dip at the eyes and a straight nose. resilient without a plush dense feel, tailbone. Deformations of the spinal COAT/COLOR ...... 20 points BODY: moderate undercoat. vertebrae. Any tail without a kink or Length ...... 7 Torso: Medium to large, compact, (KBL): Fine, silky, laying flat, curve. Tails longer than 6 inches. Texture...... 10 semi-cobby. Chest is broad. Back moderate undercoat. Color: All traditional colors  Color/Pattern ...... 3 may be slightly arched, rump slightly Temperament must be unchallenging; any sign CATEGORY: Traditional. raised. Females may be noticeably accepted. Any amount of white is of definite challenge shall disqualify. The cat DIVISION: All. smaller than males. allowed, including but not limited to: may exhibit fear, seek to flee, or generally COLORS Legs: Legs medium in length, blaze, lockets, chest, belly or paws on complain aloud but may not threaten to harm. : All traditional colors. In accordance with Show Rules, ARTICLE PERMISSIBLE OUTCROSSES substantial. Hind legs are longer than any accepted coat color. : GENERAL DESCRIPTION SIXTEEN, the following shall be considered None. front. Legs almost form a square with : The mandatory disqualifications: a cat that bites HEAD: the body. Kurilian Bobtail is a naturally (216.9), a cat showing evidence of intent to deceive (216.10), adult whole male cats not Shape: Large, moderate modified Feet: Rounded paws. occurring bobtailed cat with substantial boning exhibiting a having two descended testicles (216.11), cats wedge with rounded contours, wide at Tail: Composed of one or more with all or part of the tail missing , except as the cheekbone level. kinks or curves or any combination compact semi-cobby body. The authorized by a Board approved standard Eyes: Walnut, oval on top and thereof, appearing as a pom-pom or impression one gets when viewing the (216.12.1), cats with more than five toes on each front foot and four toes on each back foot, round on bottom. Set on slight angle brush. VISIBLE tail length with the Kurilian Bobtail is one of strength and power. This breed is known as an unless proved the result of an injury or as between base of ear and tip of nose. coat is from 1.5 cm to 8 cm [.59-3.15 authorized by a Board approved standard one eye width apart, moderately inches] for the shorthair and up to 13 amazing hunter and fish catcher. (216.12.2), visible or invisible tail faults if large. Color to be clear, brilliant, no cm [5.12 inches] for the semi- They are affectionate and active, and Board approved standard requires longhair. May be rigid or flexible or a must be in the company of their disqualification (216.12.4), crossed eyes if relation to coat color. White cats, Board approved standard requires vans and harlequins can have blue or combination of both (part rigid, part people. ALLOWANCES disqualification (216.12.5), total blindness odd eyes. flexible). Size and shape of the tail : Standard favors the (216.12.6), markedly smaller size, not in Ears: Medium-sized, wide at the should harmonize with the common male. Allowance MUST be made for keeping with the breed (216.12.9), and depression of the sternum or unusually small base, slightly sloped forward. appearance of the cat. When size difference between the male and female. Breed is slow to mature. diameter of the rib cage itself (216.12.11.1). Distance between the ears is equal to palpated, the tail consists of at least 2 See Show Rules, ARTICLE SIXTEEN for more the width at the base of the ear. Ears vertebrae, with at least one kink or Allow for wider head and ear set on comprehensive rules governing penalties and are triangular in shape, slightly curve or any amount of combinations mature m ales. Lynx tips allowed on disqualifications.

Revised 09/05/07 Kurilian Bobtail Breed Group Standard, 05/01/2008 Revised 09/05/07 Kurilian Bobtail Breed Group Standard, 05/01/2008 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 colors accepted. Points are evenly Profile/Nose...... 4 implies that characteristics more Neck...... 2 divided between eye color and 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, width apart. Allow for light furnishings. Feet...... 5 completely white cat with odd-colored playful, curious cats. They love to Tail...... 5 Muzzle: Medium in length and width. interact with people and hate to be left Muzzle break is moderate, forming eyes, or same-colored eyes. Indeed, alone and ignored. The Khao Manee is COAT/COLOR/PATTERN.. . . 20 points boundary of hemispheric, rounded muzzle. the original eye color of the breed highly intelligent. This is not a Length/Texture...... 12 Chin: Moderate, proportionl to the may have been limited to blue. 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. ALLOWANCES: Stud jowls in Neck: Medium in length and width. described in the Tamra Maew, the 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 Torso: Medium. Underbelly is mostly when the cat fanciers of ancient Siam musculature. Colored spots limited to born in Thailand, Malaysia, Burma or Viet firm, level and parallel to the ground, but began to favor odd-eyes in the Khao- the head in kittens and young adults. Nam of very average, moderate body and some loose skin on the underbelly is Tail faults that do not significantly head type. Cat breeds that originate in plort, it was probably about 100 years permissible. Thailand, have proof of Thai ancestry and ago. The cats at that time came to be shorten the length of the tail or Musculature: Very firm, but cat maintain moderate conformation called Khaomanee which means significantly distract from the overall should look agile and feel flexible and resembling SE Asian cats: Korat, and the “white gem”. Khaomanee as of the appearance. springy, not meaty or heavy. Males should Experimental TICA breed, Maew Boran. twentieth century had become the have more muscule than females, but PENALIZE should not be cobby or thick-necked. preferred name in Thsilsn for the : Males resembling HEAD: Boning: Medium to slightly refined in breed, although the breeders still females in size, boning or Shape: Modified wedge, medium females and slightly robust in males. often use Khao-Plort as a alternative musculature; females so large, heavy 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 just below outer corners of eyes. Fairly Khao Manees are derived from resemble males. Round eyes. proportion to cat. prominent cheek bones lie along an inner the native race of cats still seen in Oriental eyes. Short or blunt muzzle; Tail: Medium. Proportionl to the ellipse with same focus points. Tip of Thailand today. Like other native cats very long or pointy muzzle. Narrow 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. or ears set low or high (significantly COAT/COLOR: wet, tropical climate, including a lithe, Eyes: Slightly to moderately large, but not extreme, body, medium length above or below 11 and 1 o’clock. Length: Medium length short coat, but not oversized, nocturnal or protruding. 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

– – – – – Temperament must be unchallenging; any sign of definite challenge shall disqualify. The cat may exhibit fear, seek to flee, or generally complain aloud but may not threaten to harm. Profile In accordance with Show Rules, ARTICLE SIXTEEN, the following shall be considered mandatory disqualifications: a cat that bites (216.9), a cat showing evidence of intent to deceive (216.10), adult whole male cats not having two descended testicles (216.11), cats with all or part 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 back 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 Board approved standard requires disqualification (216.12.4), crossed eyes if Board approved standard requires disqualification (216.12.5), 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 governing penalties and disqualifications.

Revised 042814 Khaomanee Breed Standard, 05/01/2015 K O R A T (KT) Legs: Length in proportion to the breed. The male is usually larger body. Front legs slightly shorter than than the female and must look HEAD ...... 40 points Ears: Large with rounded tip, back legs. powerful and fit. Shape ...... 6 large flare at base. Set high on head Feet: Oval-shaped. Five toes ALLOWANCES Ears ...... 5 with the outer ear flare in line with the front; four back. : Kittens and Eyes ...... 15 outer contour of the head. Alert. Tail: Heavier at base, tapering adolescents may have shading or Chin ...... 2 Sparse furnishings inside; outside to a rounded tip. Medium in length. tabby markings as well as amber or Muzzle ...... 2 extremely short and close. amber-green eye color. COAT/COLOR Nose...... 4 Eyes: Oversized for face. Fully : Profile...... 4 rounded when open with an Asian Length: Short to medium. Single PENALIZE: Small or dull looking Neck...... 2 slant when partially or fully closed, coat lying close to the body. The eyes. Pinch or narrowness in the with breadth between and across the coat over the spine is inclined to head, particularly between and BODY ...... 30 points eyes. Alert. Expressive. Luminous break as the cat moves. across the eyes. Torso ...... 12 green color preferred, amber cast Texture: Fine. Glossy, satiny. Legs ...... 3 acceptable. Kittens and adolescents Color: Blue, silver-tipped all WITHHOLD ALL AWARDS (WW): Feet ...... 1 have yellow or amber to amber-green over; each hair is lighter at the roots, Any color but blue. White spots, Tail...... 3 eyes. Color is not usually true until shading to darker with a silver tip, white toes, white locket. Boning ...... 3 maturity (2-4 years). giving a frosty or silver sheen or halo Musculature ...... 8 Chin and Jaw: Strong. Well- effect over the entire cat, intensified DISQUALIFY (DQ): Tail Kink (visible developed. Allowance for jowls in where the hair is the shortest. Paw or invisible). COAT/COLOR/PATTERN 30 points males. pads: dark blue ranging to lavender Length ...... 5 Muzzle: Properly completing the with a pinkish cast. Nose and lip All Korats, including kittens and alters Texture...... 5 heart shape. Neither overly squared leather is dark blue or lavender. must be registered in TICA prior to Color...... 20 no sharply pointed. entry in shows. Nose: Length in proportion to GENERAL DESCRIPTION: The  Korat is an imported, natural breed. Temperament must be unchallenging; any CATEGORY: Traditional. head. Lion-like downward curve just sign of definite challenge shall disqualify. The above the leather. Outcross with any other breed is not cat may exhibit fear, seek to flee, or generally DIVISION: Solid. Profile: Well-defined. Slight stop accepted. Rare, even in its native complain aloud but may not threaten to harm. between forehead and nose. Thailand where paintings establish its In accordance with Show Rules, ARTICLE existence as early as 1350. It is SIXTEEN, the following shall be considered COLOR: Blue ONLY. Neck: Medium in length, strong. mandatory disqualifications: a cat that bites Conforming to size of cat. greatly cherished by the Thai people (216.9), a cat showing evidence of intent to PERMISSIBLE OUTCROSSES: who regard it as a “good luck” cat. It deceive (216.10), adult whole male cats not None. BODY: 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 Torso: Semi-cobby. Medium- authorized by a board approved standard HEAD: sized. Females are smaller and may appearance is of a silver blue cat (216.12.1), cats with more than five toes on Shape: Heart-shaped. Smooth, appear daintier. All smooth, curved with a silver sheen, medium-sized, each front foot and four toes on each back foot, unless proved the result of an injury or as curved lines. Broad. Face is heart- lines. Distance along back from broad-chested, hard-bodied, powerful, and muscular. All smooth authorized by a Board approved standard shaped with smooth curved lines. nape of neck to base of tail appears (216.12.2), visible or invisible tail faults if The brow ridges form the upper equal to distance from base of tail to curves with large, wide open, Board approved standard requires curve of the facial heart. The floor. Broad-chested with good luminous green eyes. The Korat is disqualification (216.12.4), crossed eyes if forehead is large and flat. An space between forelegs. Back is 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 indentation or crease, predominantly carried in a curve. (216.12.6), markedly smaller size, not in in males, accentuates the heart Musculature: Well-muscled, The Korat reaches maturity between keeping with the breed (216.12.9), and shape, giving the ideal head the powerful, with a feeling of hard-coiled 2 and 4 years of age. The breed depression of the sternum or unusually small appearance of a double heart, or a spring power and unexpected weight. 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 heart within a heart . Boning: Medium, strong. more comprehensive rules governing Perfect physical condition and penalties and disqualifications. balance is typical, and expected, of

Revised 05/01/04 Korat Breed Standard, 05/01/2004 Revised 05/01/04 Korat Breed Standard, 05/01/2004 LAPERM BREED GROUP (LP/LPS) (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 LaPerm (LP) but hair may be wavy. type curls at the base of the ears and on the The is a medium-sized, curly-coated cat, with a semi-foreign type Texture: underside of the neck running into the ruff on body. The LaPerm Shorthair (LPS) differs only in hair length. (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 HEAD ...... 40 points Almond shaped at rest and rounder when breeds. It has a springy, textured feel. IT IS and heavy. Shape ...... 6 alert. Set moderately far apart and slightly NOT WIRY. The feel to the touch in degree Ears...... 8 slanted to the bottom of the outside ear of softness may vary among individual cats. ALLOWANCES: Lockets; a frizzy-type Eyes ...... 8 base. Eye color has no relation to coat The coat should be loose and bouncy and appearance. Lack of ear furnishings and/or Chin...... 5 color. should stand away from the body. A coat lack of, or short, whiskers in kittens. Muzzle...... 5 Muzzle: Slightly broad in proportion to you can run your fingers through to the skin. Nose ...... 2 the wedge. Allowances should be made for The coat is light and airy enough to part with PENALIZE: Lack of ear furnishings (LP). Profile...... 4 jowls on mature males. a breath. The coat will have an almost Lack of, or short whiskers.. Neck...... 2 Profile: Straight nose with gentle convex unkempt appearance (the"Gypsy Shag" curve rising from the base of the eye to the look). Longest and tightest curls are in the WITHHOLD ALL AWARDS (WW): Cobby BODY ...... 23 points top of the eye, Forehead should be a flat ruff and base of ear, The coat may vary in body, short legs, straight coat Torso...... 5 plane to the top of head, then smooth gentle length and fullness according to the season Legs ...... 2 curve back over top of head flowing down and maturity of the cat. Feet...... 2 into neck. The brow, cheeks and profile (LPS) Curly or wavy. The feel to the Tail...... 6 should show gentle contours, with each touch is unique among Rex breeds. It is a Boning...... 3 flowing smoothly into the next. textured feel. IT IS NOT WIRY. The feel to Musculature...... 5 the touch in degree of softness may vary Ears: Placed to continue the modified among individual cats. A springy coat  COAT/COLOR/PATTERN .....27 points wedge of the head; slightly flared and texture standing away from the body with Temperament must be unchallenging; any sign of Length ...... 8 cupped; medium to large with furnishings waves over most of the cat. Does not have definite challenge shall disqualify. The cat may Texture...... 15 and earmuffs. Lynx tipping is desired. a ruff or ringlets and the tail will be like a exhibit fear, seek to flee, or generally complain Pattern ...... 2 Neck: Carried erect. Is medium long in bottle-brush. At times this coat will part aloud but may not threaten to harm. In Color ...... 2 proportion to body length. naturally down the middle of the back. accordance with Show Rules, ARTICLE Chin: Strong and firm. Is in a Pattern: All. SIXTEEN, the following shall be considered mandatory disqualifications: a cat that bites OTHER ...... 10 points perpendicular line with tip of nose. Colors: All. (216.9), a cat showing evidence of intent to Nose: Broad and straight with moderate Balance ...... 3 deceive (216.10), adult whole male cats not Condition ...... 4 length. GENERAL DESCRIPTION: The LaPerm is having two descended testicles (216.11), cats with Temperament...... 3 BODY: a naturally occurring mutation producing both all or part of the tail missing , except as authorized Legs: Medium long to match the body. long and shorthaired cats. It is medium-sized by a Board approved standard (216.12.1), cats CATEGORY: All. Forelegs may be slightly shorter than hind and curly-coated, with a semi-foreign type with more than five toes on each front foot and legs. Boning is medium . body. All colors are acceptable. All parts of four toes on each back foot, unless proved the result of an injury or as authorized by a Board DIVISION: All. Feet: Rounded. the body are in harmony with the size of the Tail: Is in proportion to body. The LP approved standard (216.12.2), visible or invisible cat. There is evidence of surprising weight tail faults if Board approved standard requires COLORS: All. will have a full plume tail and the LS will have for size. The cat is alert and seems to be disqualification (216.12.4), crossed eyes if "bottle brush" tail. The tail will be thicker at walking high on his legs. Coat texture will be Board approved standard requires PERMISSIBLE OUTCROSSES: Domestic the base and taper toward the tip. distinctly different than that of any other Rex disqualification (216.12.5), total blindness longhair/shorthair, not a member of a Boning: Medium. mutation and will vary within the breed. (216.12.6), markedly smaller size, not in keeping recognized breed.. Musculature: Well-muscled. Whiskers will be very long and curly, ear with the breed (216.12.9), and depression of the COAT/COLOR/PATTERN: furnishings and eyebrow hairs may also curl sternum or unusually small diameter of the rib HEAD: Length: cage itself (216.12.11.1). See Show Rules, and may grow long enough to curl into eye. ARTICLE SIXTEEN for more comprehensive rules Shape: A modified wedge, slightly (LP) Medium-long to long; both males The perfect cat will have a moderately soft, governing penalties and disqualifications. rounded, gentle contours. Whisker pads and females may have ruff on neck at but textured coat that will be loose and should appear full and rounded. maturity. The tail is plumed with some bouncy, standing away from the body, Eyes: Medium large and expressive. curling. resembling a "Gypsy Shag". A coat you can

Revised 120109 LaPerm Breed Group Standard, 05/01/2004 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 of definite challenge shall disqualify. The cat 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 mandatory disqualifications: a cat that bites (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 (216.12.1), cats with more than five toes on 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 them, but then want to do nothing but approved standard requires disqualification (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) COAT/COLOR/PATTERN: PENALIZE: This Breed Group is comprised of the Maine Coon (MC) and the Maine Coon Length: Uneven; shorter on shoulders, Eyes: Slanted, almond-shaped Flat gradually lengthening down the back and tops on openings. Polydactyl (MCP). sides. Long, full, shaggy belly fur and Ears: Very close, set straight up. britches. Tail fur long, full, flowing. Frontal Narrow bases. Wide-set, flared. HEAD ...... 40 points Ears: Large, wide at base with outer ruff becomes more developed with age. Chin: Weak or receding, narrow, lack of Shape ...... 8 base set just slightly farther back than inner Texture: All-weather coat. A slight depth. Eyes ...... 5 base. Outer base just above the level of the undercoat gives the coat body but coat still Muzzle: Prominent whisker pads. Ears ...... 10 top of the eye. Outside edges have a very falls smoothly. Not cottony. Profile: Straight. Roman nose. slight outward tilt that is not past eleven and Muzzle and Chin . . . 10 Color: Particolors must have some Pronounced bump. one o'clock. Set fairly high on head with Profile...... 7 white on all four feet. Torso: Narrow. inner edge of bases no more than one ear's Tail: Short tail. width apart. Taller than the width at base Feet: Toes (excluding dewclaws) not BODY ...... 35 points GENERAL DESCRIPTION: The Maine but still in balance with head length. Coon is America's native longhaired cat. touching the table. Torso ...... 10 Moderately pointed ears appear taller due The breed, with its essentially amiable Coat: Lack of slight undercoat or belly Legs and Feet ..... 3 to lynx tips. Furnishings extend beyond disposition, developed through a natural shag . Overall even coat. Tail...... 5 outer edge of ear. selection process where only the fittest Color: Obvious lockets. Boning ...... 7 Chin: Wide and deep enough to survived. It should always be remembered Musculature...... 10 complete square look of muzzle. Firm, in that the Maine Coon developed basically as line with upper lip. a "working cat" able to fend for itself in Muzzle: Square. COAT/COLOR/PATTERN . . . 25 points rough, woody terrain and under extreme Profile: Gently curving forehead. climatic conditions. The Maine Coon is a Length ...... 10 Gentle concave curve at bridge of nose Texture...... 5 large breed with big ears, broad chest, flowing into a smooth nose line. Slight nose substantial boning, a long, hard-muscled, Color...... 5 bump allowed in kittens. rectangular body and a long, flowing tail, Pattern...... 5 and large feet with tufts. BODY: CATEGORY: Traditional. Torso: Large, long, substantial, ALLOWANCES: Standard favors the male. rectangular, equal in breadth from Allowance MUST be made for a significant DIVISION: All. shoulders to hips. Broad chest. Level back. size difference between the male and the yyyyy Females may be noticeably smaller than female. Type should not be sacrificed for Temperament must be unchallenging; any sign of males. definite challenge shall disqualify. The cat may COLOR: All. size. Breed is slow to mature. Allow for exhibit fear, seek to flee, or generally complain Boning: Substantial. tight ear set in kittens and wider ear set in Musculature: Substantial, powerful. aloud but may not threaten to harm. In mature adults. Polydactyly is a trait with accordance with Show Rules, ARTICLE PERMISSIBLE OUTCROSSES: None. Legs: Medium length to form a SIXTEEN, the following shall be considered rectangle with the body. variable expression and may produce anything from a single extra dew claw mandatory disqualifications: a cat that bites Overall balance and proportion are Feet: (216.9), a cat showing evidence of intent to essential to the Maine Coon and no one MC: Large, round and well-tufted. to extra toes on each foot. Any of these deceive (216.10), adult whole male cats not feature should dominate the eye’s MCP: Large, well-tufted. Additional expressions are acceptable and there is having two descended testicles (216.11), cats with all or part of the tail missing , except as attention over any other. toes allowed on either fore or hind paws or no preference for more rather than both. Paws may be mitten or patty foot. fewer additional toes. Polydactyl mitten authorized by a board approved standard Symmetrical expression preferred. (216.12.1), cats with more than five toes on each HEAD: paws may appear to toe out. front foot and four toes on each back foot, unless Maximum of 7 toes on any one foot. proved the result of an injury or as authorized by Shape: Broad, modified wedge. Size Tail: At least as long as the body. Wide in proportion to body. Slightly longer than a Board approved standard (216.12.2), visible or at base and tapering to tip with full, flowing invisible tail faults if Board approved standard wide. Distinct muzzle break can be seen fur. requires disqualification (216.12.4), crossed under high prominent cheekbones . eyes if Board approved standard requires Eyes: Large, slightly oval, appear disqualification (216.12.5), total blindness round when wide open. Outer corner of eye (216.12.6), markedly smaller size, not in keeping points toward outer base of ear. Wide-set. with the breed (216.12.9), and depression of the Color: Any shade of green and/or gold. No sternum or unusually small diameter of the rib relation to coat color. Blue and odd-eyes cage itself (216.12.11.1). See Show Rules, accepted in whites and particolors. ARTICLE SIXTEEN for more comprehensive rules governing penalties and disqualifications.

Revised 09/24/14 Maine Coon Breed Group Standard, 05/01/2015 Revised 09/24/14 Maine Coon Breed Group Standard, 05/01/2015 MUNCHKIN BREED GROUP (MK/MKL) Texture (MK): Semi-plush, all- PENALIZE: Cowhocking, protruding The Munchkin and the Munchking Longhair are short-legged cats. They are weather, resilient, with medium undercoat sternum, snub or excessively long nose. and lustrous appearance. Round eyes. Round head. distinguished only by the appearance of the coat, the shorthair having a Texture (MKL): Flowing and silky, all- medium-plush, resilient all-weather coat and the longhair a semi-long silky all- weather, with moderate and medium WITHHOLD ALL AWARDS: Short, weather coat. undercoat. Slight to moderate ruff cobby body, curly coat. permissible. Britches are shaggy, tail has HEAD ...... 40 points wide apart giving an open and alert full plume. DISQUALIFY (DQ): Sway back. Shape ...... 10 expression, and at a slight angle toward Excessive bowing. Appearance of being Ears ...... 6 the base of the ears. No relationship GENERAL DESCRIPTION: The a recognized breed miniaturized. Eyes ...... 12 between coat and eye color. Munchkin is a short-legged cat. Its Chin/Nose/Muzzle..... 7 Chin: Firm, but not overly prominent. distinctive short legs developed from a Profile ...... 3 (Aligns with nose.) spontaneous autosomal dominant Neck ...... 2 Muzzle: Moderate with gentle mutation which has occurred several  contours in proportion with head. times in the domestic cat. Munchkins BODY Temperament must be unchallenging; any sign ...... 40 points Prominent whisker pads are acceptable. exhibit shortening and may have slight of definite challenge shall disqualify. The cat Torso...... 9 Nose: Medium in length; slight bump bowing of the long bones. The spine is may exhibit fear, seek to flee, or generally Legs ...... 10 is acceptable. unaffected and similar in form and complain aloud but may not threaten to harm. Feet...... 3 Profile: Slight stop. Forehead is flat. flexibility to that seen in other domestic In accordance with Show Rules, ARTICLE Tail ...... 8 Neck: Firm musculature on males, cats. The short legs do not hamper SIXTEEN, the following shall be considered Boning...... 5 slightly less on females. mobility or survival ability. The breed has mandatory disqualifications: a cat that bites Musculature...... 5 been established from spontaneously (216.9), a cat showing evidence of intent to deceive (216.10), adult whole male cats not BODY: occurring domestic cat lines with COAT having two descended testicles (216.11), cats ...... 20 points Torso: Thick semi-foreign body, not augmentation by outcrosses to other with all or part of the tail missing , except as Length ...... 10 compact. Back gently slopes upwards domestic cats. Munchkins are outgoing, authorized by a board approved standard Texture ...... 10 from shoulders to tail. Well-rounded chest intelligent, and respond well to being (216.12.1), cats with more than five toes on and firm hips. Females generally handled. They are accepted in both long each front foot and four toes on each back foot, CATEGORY: All. smaller/lighter than males. Angulated and short coat lengths. The Munchkin unless proved the result of an injury or as shoulder blades are acceptable. and the Munchkin Longhair are authorized by a Board approved standard DIVISIONS Legs: Short, set evenly apart when (216.12.2), visible or invisible tail faults if : All. distinguished only by the appearance of Board approved standard requires viewed from front or back. Upper and the coat, the shorthair having a medium disqualification (216.12.4), crossed eyes if COLORS: All. lower forelegs equal in length. Hind Legs: length plush, resilient all-weather coat and Board approved standard requires Thigh and lower leg approximately equal the longhair a semi-long silky all-weather disqualification (216.12.5), total blindness PERMISSIBLE OUTCROSSES: in length. Back legs slightly longer than coat. (216.12.6), markedly smaller size, not in Domestic longhair/shorthair, not a front legs is acceptable. keeping with the breed (216.12.9), and depression of the sternum or unusually small member of a recognized breed. Feet: Round, compact in proportion LOCKETS: Allow with body. All four feet pointed directly diameter of the rib cage itself (216.12.11.1). straight forward, not inward or outward. ALLOWANCES See Show Rules, ARTICLE SIXTEEN for more HEAD: : Stud jowls in males. No comprehensive rules governing penalties and Tail: Carried erect when in motion, Shape: Modified wedge with rounded other non-standard attributes allowed. disqualifications. 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 Revised 120109 Munchkin Breed Group Standard, 05/01/2007 MINUET BREED GROUP (MNT/MNL) GENERAL DESCRIPTION: The Minuet – – – – – Temperament must be unchallenging; any sign The Minuet and the Minuet Longhair are short-legged, medium to substantially is a hybrid of the Persian Breed Group and the Munchkin Breed Group. The of definite challenge shall disqualify. The cat boned cats. They are distinguished only by the appearance of the coat with the desired result is a cat that should be may exhibit fear, seek to flee, or generally shorthair having a plush all-weather coat and the longhair a long silky coat complain aloud but may not threaten to harm. In medium in size and strong, with accordance with Show Rules, ARTICLE with britches and a plumed tail. noticeable boning and musculature. This SIXTEEN, the following shall be considered cat should have a very open and round mandatory disqualifications: a cat that bites HEAD...... 40 points Nose: Moderately short, broad and face with a sweet expression and large (216.9), a cat showing evidence of intent to eyes that do not tear. The ideal Minuet Shape...... 10 with an obvious stop, but no break; not deceive (216.10), adult whole male cats not is an active yet laid-back cat with a having two descended testicles (216.11), cats Eyes...... 10 snub. Top of the nose leather should not playful attitude. with all or part of the tail missing , except as Ears...... 8 come above the lower edge of the eye. authorized by a Board approved standard Chin/Nose/Muzzle...... 7 Profile: Gentle curve to a moderate ALLOWANCES: Lockets, nose bump. (216.12.1), cats with more than five toes on each Profile...... 4 stop front foot and four toes on each back foot, unless Neck...... 1 Neck: Head should blend into proved the result of an injury or as authorized by PENALIZE: moderately short neck. Brow ridge, dome, snub a Board approved standard (216.12.2), visible or BODY...... 40 points nose invisible tail faults if Board approved standard requires disqualification (216.12.4), crossed Legs...... 10 WITHHOLD ALL AWARDS (WW) Torso...... 8 BODY: : eyes if Board approved standard requires disqualification (216.12.5), total blindness Torso: Semi-cobby, well rounded. Excessive tearing. Tail...... 7 (216.12.6), markedly smaller size, not in keeping Boning...... 7 Straight top-line preferred, slight rise from DISQUALIFY (DQ): Nose break, with the breed (216.12.9), and depression of the Musculature...... 8 the shoulders to tail is acceptable. sternum or unusually small diameter of the rib Feet...... 2 Legs: Short, well developed, firm crooked nose, excessive bowing, long cage itself (216.12.11.1). See Show Rules, musculature. Outer upper thigh boning legs. ARTICLE SIXTEEN for more comprehensive COAT...... 20 points and musculature may be thick and rules governing penalties and disqualifications. Length...... 10 pronounced due to short legs. Inner leg Texture...... 10 straight with little to no bowing though slight bowing is acceptable. CATEGORY: All. Feet: Rounded and neat, tufts on longhairs. DIVISIONS: All. Tail: In proportion to body length or longer, not short. Long hairs should be COLORS: All. plumed and flowing Boning: Medium to substantial. In PERMISSIBLE OUTCROSSES: Persian front, legs should be short and straight Breed Group, Munchkin Breed Group. from the breadth of the chest adding to sturdy appearance. Musculature: Substantial, firm and HEAD: noticeable on front legs. Shape: Round, broad, with well rounded contours when viewed from any COAT/COLOR/PATTERN: angle. Cheeks moderately full, top head Length (MNT): Short. Dense but rounded but not domed. slightly longer than other shorthairs; Ears: Medium with preference standing away from body. given to slightly smaller ears but not Length (MNL): Dense, full, allowing extreme. Rounded tips. Set wide apart. for seasonal variations. Eyes: Large and round, wide open Texture (MNT): Plush, double coat but not protruding. No brow ridge. Deep 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.

Revised 05/01/16 Minuet Breed Group Standard, 05/01/2016 Revised 05/01/16 Minuet Breed Group Standard, 05/01/2016 MINSKIN (MS) 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 HEAD ...... 40 points Muzzle: Short and broad. the eyes to the frontal base of the DISQUALIFY (DQ): Sway back. Shape ...... 8 Prominent whisker pads. ear. Furnishings, if any, are sparse. Ears ...... 5 Nose: Slight curvature at the end, Ear muffs may or may not be Eyes/Color ...... 10 neither straight nor humped. present. Whiskers may be present, Muzzle/Chin...... 10 Profile: Visible stop. sparse, broken or absent. The neck, Nose...... 2 Neck: Well-developed and flexible. chest and abdomen may appear Profile...... 3 Not bulky. hairless but are covered in a very Neck...... 2 thin, fine down. Both adults and BODY: kittens may have some wrinkling to BODY ...... 35 points Torso: Semi-cobby, may appear the skin but this is more apparent in Torso ...... 8 longer due to short legs. The back is kittens. Legs ...... 5 straight but allowance may be made Feet ...... 2 for a slight rise from shoulders to tail as Texture: Rippled and soft like a fine Tail...... 4 the back legs are, or may appear to be, cashmere garment. Boning ...... 8 slightly longer than the front legs. The Musculature ...... 8 chest is broad, strong and well- GENERAL DESCRIPTION: The muscled. Minskin is a noticeably small and COAT/COLOR/PATTERN Legs: Short. The front upper and 25 points stocky cat with a sweet and alert lower forelegs should be equal in Length ...... 10 expression. They have a rounded length. The back thigh and lower legs Texture...... 10 head, large round eyes and a Color/Pattern ...... 5 approximately equal in length and may semi-cobby body. Minskins are easy be slightly longer than front legs. to identify by their short, soft CATEGORY Feet: Rounded, compact and : All. fur-points and their short-stature. strong. All four feet point directly The Minskin coat has an overall look DIVISION straight forward and not inward or : All. and feel of a soft cashmere garment  outward. and they are quite warm to the touch. Temperament must be unchallenging; any sign COLORS Tail: Slightly longer than the body, of definite challenge shall disqualify. The cat : All. The short stature of the Minskin tapering gently from the base to a may exhibit fear, seek to flee, or generally accentuates their otter-like appeal; complain aloud but may not threaten to harm. In PERMISSIBLE OUTCROSSES: slightly blunted tip. this is the result of a natural accordance with Show Rules, ARTICLE Boning: Sturdy, not fine boned, Domestic shorthairs, not a member spontaneous autosomal dominant SIXTEEN, the following shall be considered may appear and feel heavier with mandatory disqualifications: a cat that bites of a recognized breed. mutation. Their size and stature do muscling. (216.9), a cat showing evidence of intent to not hamper mobility or quality of life. deceive (216.10), adult whole male cats not Musculature: Hard, lean and mus- HEAD: They are swift and agile, sweet- having two descended testicles (216.11), cats Shape: Rounded, wider than cular. with all or part of the tail missing , except as tempered and respond well to being authorized by a Board approved standard long, handled. COAT: (216.12.1), cats with more than five toes on each with no flat planes. front foot and four toes on each back foot, Length: Short. Fur-points (short, Ears: Large, open and alert, with ALLOWANCES: Mild bowing in the unless proved the result of an injury or as closely packed soft fur, covering the slightly rounded tips. Broad at the front legs is allowed. Consideration authorized by a Board approved standard entire mask, ears, legs, tail and (216.12.2), visible or invisible tail faults if Board base with bell cups or jugs. should be given to seasonal and scrotum). Fur-points are defined by approved standard requires disqualification Placement is as much on the side of hormonal variations in the coat. (216.12.4), crossed eyes if Board approved the density of the fur on the outer the head as the top. standard requires disqualification (216.12.5), extremities in comparison to the rest of Eyes: Large and round. Set PENALIZE: Lockets. Narrow chest; total blindness (216.12.6), markedly smaller size, the body which is visibly more not in keeping with the breed (216.12.9), and cow-hocked; foreign type; undershot wide, more than an eye’s width apart. sparsely coated. The fur extending depression of the sternum or unusually small chin; small or close-set eyes. diameter of the rib cage itself (216.12.11.1). Expression is open and alert. from the legs may rise up onto the Chin: Firm and strong, aligning See Show Rules, ARTICLE SIXTEEN for more shoulders, the hips and the buttocks. comprehensive rules governing penalties and with the tip of the nose. disqualifications. Revised 05/01/08 Minskin Breed Standard, 05/01/2008 Revised 05/01/08 Minskin Breed Standard, 05/01/2008 MANX BREED GROUP (MX/CY) 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 DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE MANX AND CYMRIC: The Manx and which does not stop the judge’s hand the palm of the hand ONLY. The Cymric are essentially the same in all respects, the Cymric having a longer when the palm is stroked down the flank should have greater depth than coat. The Cymric (CY) has a medium/semi long coat with a silky texture, which back and over the rump. any other breed, adding much to the varies with coat color. Britches, tufts of hair between the toes and full Boning: Sturdy. short, cobby appearance. furnishings in the ears distinguish the Cymric from the Manx. The Manx (MX) Musculature: Well-muscled. ALLOWANCES: Seasonal changes COAT/COLOR: has a short well-padded coat with a crisper texture, which varies with coat color. in coat length and texture. White Sparse furnishing in the ears and no tufts between the toes exemplify the Manx Length: button or lockets are permitted and as a shorthair cat. (MX): Short, double coat, but not are not penalized. HEAD ...... 35 points Ears: Rather wide at base, close-lying. PENALIZE: Eyes set straight across Shape ...... 6 tapering to rounded tip. Medium- (CY): Medium double coat. in head or eyes close together; rangy Ears ...... 6 sized, set wide apart; when viewed Texture: body, level back; short hind legs, fine Eyes...... 5 from behind, they resemble the (MX) Soft. Texture can vary with boning, bowed or cow-hocked Chin ...... 5 rocker of a cradle. Hair may be the coat color. The coat should have (knock-kneed) hind legs. Nose/Muzzle/Profile . 8 tufted with sparse furnishings in the a soft, well-padded quality due to the WITHHOLD ALL AWARDS(WW): Neck...... 5 Manx, and full furnishings in the open outer coat and thick, close Evidence of illness or poor health. Cymric. undercoat. Seasonal changes in DISQUALIFY (DQ): Any congenital BODY ...... 40 points Eyes: Rounded and large coat and texture are allowed. deformity. Weak hindquarters Torso ...... 10 angled, slightly higher at the outer (CY): Silky. Texture can vary causing inability to stand or walk Legs and Feet .... 10 edge of the eye. Color conforms to with the coat color. The coat should properly. Tail(less)...... 8 coat color but should only be have a well-padded quality due to the Boning/Musculature 12 considered if all other points are open outer coat and thick close equal. under coat. Seasonal changes in coat length and texture are allowed. COAT/COLOR/PATTERN 15 points Chin: Strong.  Pattern: All. Coat Length ...... 5 Muzzle: Slightly longer than Temperament must be unchallenging; any Coat Texture ...... 5 broad with definite muzzle break. Color: All, white buttons or sign of definite challenge shall disqualify. The Round whisker pads. lockets are permitted and are not cat may exhibit fear, seek to flee, or generally Pattern/Color ...... 5 complain aloud but may not threaten to harm. Profile: Gentle nose dip with a penalized. GENERAL DESCRIPTION: The In accordance with Show Rules, ARTICLE OTHER ...... 10 points moderately rounded forehead. SIXTEEN, the following shall be considered Balance ...... 5 Neck: Short and thick. overall appearance should be that of mandatory disqualifications: a cat that BODY: a medium-sized, compact, muscular bites (216.9), a cat showing evidence of intent Condition ...... 5 to deceive (216.10), adult whole male cats not Torso: Cobby, medium-sized cat. The Manx and Cymric have a round head with a firm muzzle and having two descended testicles (216.11), cats CATEGORY: All. body. Great depth of flank, short with all or part of the tail missing , except as back which forms a smooth prominent cheeks, short front legs, authorized by a board approved standard DIVISION: continuous arch from the shoulders height of hindquarters, great depth of (216.12.1), cats with more than five toes on All. each front foot and four toes on each back to the round rump. Body should not flank, and a short back which forms a smooth continuous arch from the foot, unless proved the result of an injury or as COLORS: All. be so short that it appears out of authorized by a Board approved standard balance. shoulders to the round rump. Manx (216.12.2), visible or invisible tail faults if PERMISSIBLE OUTCROSSES Legs: Sturdy boning and well- and Cymric are slow in maturing and Board approved standard requires : disqualification (216.12.4), crossed eyes if muscled. Forelegs shorter than hind allowance should be made for young None. cats in judging depth of flank, stud Board approved standard requires legs. Hind legs with substantial disqualification (216.12.5), total blindness jowls in the male, and overall lack of HEAD: musculature, should be straight when (216.12.6), markedly smaller size, not in maturity. The Manx and Cymric keeping with the breed (216.12.9), and Shape: Rounded and slightly viewed from behind. Feet: Round shape of medium should appear tailless. There is no depression of the sternum or unusually small longer than broad. Medium size. penalty for a rise of bone or cartilage diameter of the rib cage itself (216.12.11.1). size. Suggestion of toe tufts in the See Show Rules, ARTICLE SIXTEEN for Cheeks are prominent and stud jowls which does not stop the judges hand in the mature stud cat. Cymric. 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 Revised 05/01/04 Manx Breed Group Standard, 05/01/2004 NEBELUNG (NB) 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. HEAD ...... 30 points Ears: Large and pointed, set to females should be well-muscled. The coat is medium long on the body, Shape ...... 3 continue the modified wedge. COAT/COLOR/PATTERN: longer on the tail, with lighter colored Eyes ...... 5 Chin: Straight line from the tip of Length: Medium-long over the guard hairs. The overall appearance is Ears ...... 5 the nose to the tip of the chin. Muzzle: Medium length. Puffy body with increasing length from the long, sturdy and well muscled. Chin ...... 2 shoulder area to tail. Males may ALLOWANCES: Seasonal changes in Muzzle ...... 3 whisker pads, which may give a pouty look in females. Allowance to be display a neck ruff, but females to a coat length and texture. Ghost tabby Profile...... 10 lesser extent. Fur is longer on the tail. markings permitted in kittens. In Neck...... 2 made for jowls in the stud cat. Nose pad is charcoal gray. Feathering behind the ears of a lighter kittens and young adults: yellow eyes shade of blue is desirable. changing to green (green halo should BODY Profile: The forehead should ...... 35 points appear straight to the level of the upper Texture: A soft two-layered coat, be around pupil by 8 months). Allow Torso ...... 5 edge of the eye. The profile from here suitable for all weather, resistant to for size differences between males and Legs ...... 5 to the tip of the nose has such a water. Outer coat is fine and silky, females. Jowling of mature males. PENALIZE Feet ...... 5 shallow concave curve that it appears semi-long over the body, beginning at : Rangy or cobby body. Tail...... 10 virtually straight. This creates a the shoulders, where the coat is Underweight, poor condition. Weak Boning ...... 5 distinctive angle level with the upper slightly shorter. Pantaloons on hind chin. Any white spots or lockets. Musculature ...... 5 edge of the eye. There must be no legs. Allowance for seasonal changes: stop, break or nose bump, nor must winter coat is denser, fuller, longer and COAT/COLOR/PATTERN 35 points there be a straight profile from the top softer. Summer coat is less dense and tends to drape over the body. Adult Length ...... 15 of the head to nose tip. A straight line coats may take up to 2 years to fully Texture...... 5 is seen from tip of the nose to the tip of the chin. These lines may be obscured develop. Pattern/Color ..... 15 Color: Coat color is blue, sound to by longer hair.  the roots, with a soft lustrous sheen. CATEGORY: Traditional. Neck: Long, gracefully slender, Temperament must be unchallenging; any but may appear shorter because of Silver tipping is desirable, but not sign of definite challenge shall disqualify. The dense fur. mandatory. Often, silver tipping is only cat may exhibit fear, seek to flee, or generally DIVISION: Solid. BODY: evident over the head and shoulders, complain aloud but may not threaten to harm. In accordance with Show Rules, ARTICLE Torso: Should appear well- since it is frequently covered by the COLOR: SIXTEEN, the following shall be considered Blue. proportioned and athletic, semi foreign outer coat on the rest of the body. Lighter shades of blue desirable but mandatory disqualifications: a cat that bites in (216.9), a cat showing evidence of intent to PERMISSIBLE OUTCROSSES: type. The overall body structure is silver tipping may not be evident. deceive (216.10), adult whole male cats not Russian Blue. long and graceful with medium boning. Undercoat layer is very soft down, having two descended testicles (216.11), cats The cat should appear neither rangy lighter blue in contrast to the guard with all or part of the tail missing , except as authorized by a board approved standard HEAD: and leggy, nor cobby and short. Males hairs of the outer coat. May give appearance of being "shaded" when (216.12.1), cats with more than five toes on Shape: Modified wedge in good are proportionately larger than each front foot and four toes on each back proportion to the body. More pointed females. Proportion and general back brushed against the nap. foot, unless proved the result of an injury or as than rounded, although longer hair balance is to be desired more than Emphasis is to be on soundness of authorized by a Board approved standard may give a rounded look. mere size. color, but not on individual hue. There (216.12.2), visible or invisible tail faults if Eyes: Very slightly oval, of should be no bias given to body color Board approved standard requires Legs: Long with medium boning. disqualification (216.12.4), crossed eyes if medium size and widely spaced. Feet: Medium-sized, well-rounded alone. GENERAL DESCRIPTION: The goal Board approved standard requires Color: Green with yellow/green mixture ovals with generous tufting between disqualification (216.12.5), total blindness allowed. In kittens, changing from the toes. Appears to stand and walk of Nebelung breeding program is to (216.12.6), markedly smaller size, not in yellow to green. Should show green on balls of feet. produce a blue cat with the same type keeping with the breed (216.12.9), and halo around pupil by 8 months. As Tail: Hair must be longer than on as those imported from Russia in the depression of the sternum or unusually small diameter of the rib cage itself (216.12.11.1). vividly green as possible at maturity, body. Length is in balance with the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries and to combine this type with See Show Rules, ARTICLE SIXTEEN for which could be at 2 years or more. The length of the body. Ideally, at least more comprehensive rules governing more richness and depth of color, the equal to the body length from rump to a thick shimmering coat of medium penalties and disqualifications. better. shoulder blades. 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 Revised 05/01/04 Nebelung Breed Standard, 05/01/2004 NORWEGIAN FOREST (NF) GENERAL DESCRIPTION: The and imposing, often weighing 12-15 Norwegian Forest has evolved through pounds or more. The females can be HEAD ...... 40 points outer edge of each ear are desirable. the centuries as a product of its considerably smaller. This breed is not Shape ...... 8 The outer edge of the ear should follow environment. They had to feed, fully developed until 5 years of age. defend, and protect themselves from Ears...... 8 the line of the head down to the chin. ALLOWANCES Eyes ...... 8 Muzzle: Following the line of the the elements in the forests. Only the : Buttons, spots and lockets allowed in all colors. Length of Chin...... 4 triangular head, with no evidence of cats that were good hunters and fast to coat and density of undercoat vary with Muzzle...... 4 pinch or snippiness. escape from predators survived. the seasons. Under no circumstances Profile...... 8 Profile: Long, straight profile from Norwegian Forest cats that survived their first winter had the correct, semi- should a cat be penalized for having a tip of nose to brow without break in semi-long coat. Coat is evaluated BODY long, water-repellant coat and were ...... 35 points line, i.e., no stop. primarily on texture and quality. Allow for Torso...... 7 Neck: Muscular; medium in length. well-proportioned, strong, and intelligent. These no nonsense traits size difference between males and Legs ...... 7 females. Very slow maturing of this Tail...... 7 BODY: carry into the show ring. The Norwegian Forest is intelligent, breed should be taken into account. Boning...... 7 Torso: Medium long and Mature males may have broader heads independent and alert to its Musculature...... 7 substantial. than females. Legs: In proportion to the body surroundings. A Norwegian Forest is large to medium-large size overall and COAT AND COLOR .... 25 points length, with hind legs higher than fore PENALIZE: Too small and finely built strongly built. They are high on their Length ...... 5 legs. cats. Round or square head; profile with legs, with a medium long, rectangular Texture...... 20 Feet: Large, round, well-tufted. a break (stop). Round eyes. Ears too Tail: Long and bushy. Should be body. Their hind legs are higher than small or narrow at the base. Legs that their fore legs. They are muscular and CATEGORY: Traditional. at least as long as the body. are short, thin - not in proportion to the Boning: Substantial. heavily boned. Their head is body, or cowhocked. Short tail. Cobby triangular, with all three sides equal DIVISION: All Divisions. Musculature: Strongly built and or extremely long body. Dry or silky sturdy. when measured between the outer texture on coat. base of each ear and from these points COLORS: All Colors. COAT/COLOR: to the chin. The profile is long and  straight with no break or stop and Temperament must be unchallenging; any PERMISSIBLE OUTCROSSES: Length: Semi-long. displays a strong chin. Their eyes are sign of definite challenge shall disqualify. The None. Texture: The dense, woolly cat may exhibit fear, seek to flee, or generally undercoat is covered by a smooth, expressive, large, wide almond- complain aloud but may not threaten to harm. HEAD: water repellant upper coat which 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 Shape: Triangular, where all sides consists of long, coarse and glossy line with the triangular shape of the mandatory disqualifications: a cat that bites are equally long when measured from hair covering the back and the sides. head. They may be well-tufted and (216.9), a cat showing evidence of intent to the outer base of the ears to the chin A fully coated cat has a full ruff and deceive (216.10), adult whole male cats not have lynx tips. Their tail is long, and between the outer base of the britches. having two descended testicles (216.11), cats flowing and carried high. The ears; good height when seen in profile; Colors: All colors of all divisions with all or part of the tail missing , except as Norwegian Forest is known for its authorized by a board approved standard forehead is sloped back. of the traditional category are dense, rich fur with a woolly undercoat (216.12.1), cats with more than five toes on Eyes: Large, almond shaped, set recognized including all colors with covered by long, coarse guard hairs. each front foot and four toes on each back obliquely. Alert expression. All eye white. Any amount of white is allowed foot, unless proved the result of an injury or as This coat is warm and water-repellant. colors except odd-eyes or blue anywhere on the cat. authorized by a Board approved standard A fully coated cat has a full ruff and permitted regardless of coat color. (216.12.2), visible or invisible tail faults if britches. In the summer, the coat is Odd-eyes and blue eyes permitted in OTHER: Board approved standard requires short. The coat feels dense, especially disqualification (216.12.4), crossed eyes if white and with white only. Balance: Muscular and well- on tabbies. Solid, bicolor and tri-color Board approved standard requires Ears: Large, wide at the base, proportioned. cats often have a softer coat. The disqualification (216.12.5), total blindness arched forward as if listening, slightly Condition: Not applicable/ (216.12.6), markedly smaller size, not in length of the Norwegian Forest coat is rounded tips that appear pointed when assumed. keeping with the breed (216.12.9), and semi-long, which means that it should lynx tips are present. Lynx tips and Temperament: Intelligent and 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). furnishings that extend beyond the independent. 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 penalties and disqualifications.

Revised 05/01/04 Norwegian Forest Breed Standard, 05/01/2004 Revised 05/01/04 Norwegian Forest Breed Standard, 05/01/2004 OCICAT (OC) 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. HEAD ...... 25 points allowed. No relationship between Mascara markings are found around Ground color may be darker on the Shape ...... 5 coat and eye color. the eyes and on cheeks. Rows of saddle and lighter on the underside,

Ears ...... 5 Neck: Arched. round spots run along the spine from chin, and lower jaw. This powerful, Eyes ...... 5 shoulder blades to tail. The tail has athletic-yet-graceful spotted cat is Muzzle ...... 10 BODY: horizontal brush strokes down the particularly noted for its wild Torso: Moderate, semi-foreign, top, ideally alternating with spots, appearance. Preference is to be BODY ...... 35 points with some depth to chest, ribs slightly and a dark tip. Spots are scattered given to the athletic, powerful and Torso ...... 10 sprung. Back level to slightly higher across the shoulders and lithe. Size ...... 10 in rear. Reasonably level flank. hindquarters, extending as far as ALLOWANCES Legs/Feet ...... 10 Boning: Moderate. possible down the legs. There are : Stud jowls in adult Tail...... 5 Musculature: Substantial, yet with broken bracelets on the lower legs males. Pale colors will show less athletic appearance. and broken necklaces at the throat, contrast than darker ones. COAT/COLOR/PATTERN 40 points Tail: Slight taper, medium slim, the more broken, the better. Large, PENALIZE Texture...... 5 fairly long with dark tip. well-scattered, thumb print-shaped : Elongated spots Pattern ...... 20 Legs: Medium long, in good spots appear on the sides of the following a mackerel pattern. Color...... 15 proportion to body. Good substance torso, with a subtle suggestion of a and well-muscled. classic tabby pattern; a spot circled WITHHOLD ALL AWARDS (WW): CATEGORIES: Traditional. Feet: Oval, compact and in by spots in place of the bulls eye. White locket or spotting, or white proportion to legs. The belly is also well-spotted. The anywhere other than around eyes, DIVISIONS: Tabby and eyes are rimmed with the darkest nostrils, chin, and upper throat. Any Silver/Smoke. COAT: coat color and surrounded by the cat displaying phaeomelanistic color. Length: Long enough to carry lightest color. COLORS: Spotted pattern ONLY, several bands of ticking.. GENERAL DESCRIPTION: The  eumelanistic colors ONLY. Texture: Fine, thick, tight, close- Temperament must be unchallenging; any lying. Ocicat is a large, well-spotted cat of sign of definite challenge shall disqualify. The PERMISSIBLE OUTCROSSES: moderate type. It displays the look of cat may exhibit fear, seek to flee, or generally complain aloud but may not threaten to harm. Abyssinian, Siamese COLOR: Each hair should carry an athletic animal, well-muscled and solid, graceful and lithe, yet with a In accordance with Show Rules, ARTICLE several bands of color. All colors SIXTEEN, the following shall be considered HEAD: should be clear. The color is usually fullness of body and chest. It is alert mandatory disqualifications: a cat that bites Shape: Modified wedge, with lighter around the eyes, on the chin to its surroundings and shows great (216.9), a cat showing evidence of intent to deceive (216.10), adult whole male cats not slight curve from muzzle to cheek. In and lower jaw: with the darkest color vitality. The Ocicat is bred in many colors. Each hair, except on the tip having two descended testicles (216.11), cats pleasing proportion to body. on the tip of the tail. Clarity of with all or part of the tail missing , except as Profile: Visible but gentle rise contrast is preferred. Distinctive of the tail, has several bands of color. authorized by a board approved standard from bridge of nose to brow. markings should be clearly seen from Where these bands fall together a (216.12.1), cats with more than five toes on each front foot and four toes on each back Muzzle: Well-defined, suggestion any angle. Those on the face, legs thumb print spot is formed, darker spots on a lighter background. foot, unless proved the result of an injury or as of squareness; in profile shows good and tail may be darker than those on authorized by a Board approved standard length, no suggestion of snippiness. the torso. Ground color may be Within the markings, hairs are tipped (216.12.2), visible or invisible tail faults if Jaws firm with proper bite. darker on the saddle and lighter on with a darker color, while hairs in the Board approved standard requires the underside, chin, and lower jaw. ground color are tipped with a lighter disqualification (216.12.4), crossed eyes if Chin: Strong. Board approved standard requires Ears: Moderately large. Set so Pale colors will show less contrast color. All colors should be clear. The color is usually lighter around the disqualification (216.12.5), total blindness as to corner the head. Lynx tips are than darker ones (216.12.6), markedly smaller size, not in a bonus when present. eyes, on the chin and lower jaw; with keeping with the breed (216.12.9), and depression of the sternum or unusually small Eyes: Large almond shaped. PATTERN: the darkest color on the tip of the tail. Contrast is scored separately. diameter of the rib cage itself (216.12.11.1). Angled slightly upward toward the There is an intricate tabby “M” on See Show Rules, ARTICLE SIXTEEN for ears with more than the length of an the forehead, with markings Distinctive markings should be more comprehensive rules governing eye apart. All eye colors except blue extending up over the head between clearly seen from any angle. Those penalties and disqualifications.

Revised 05/01/04 Ocicat Breed Standard, 05/01/2004 Revised 05/01/04 Ocicat Breed Standard, 05/01/2004 PIXIEBOB BREED GROUP (PB/PBL) inches. Belly hair longer. Body: Lacking primordial belly The Pixiebob (PB) is a domestic cat with a visual similarity to the North Texture (PB): Soft and wooly, pouch. Narrow hips. Tail under 2 American Bobcat yet a loving, trusting, tractable nature. The Pixiebob having loft. Is resilient to the touch. inches or past the hock. Cow Longhair (PBL) is the longhaired version of this breed. Texture (PBL): Soft, lying closer hocking. to the body than shorthair. Semi- Feet: Poly toes, excluding dew HEAD ...... 40 points coarse fuzzy fur. Aligns with nose, dense. claws, not touching table. Shape ...... 4 obvious depth. Ears ...... 6 Muzzle: Full broad muzzle. COLOR: All shades of Brown WITHHOLD ALL AWARDS (WW): Eyes ...... 10 Fleshy gently rounded whisker pads. Spotted Tabby; mouse coat; reversed Coat: Any color/pattern not Nose...... 5 Definite whisker break. ticking; light color throat to belly; paw described. Lack of ticking or pattern Chin ...... 6 Nose: Wide, slightly convex. pads/hocks dark brown/black; tail tip throughout coat. Ruff around neck Muzzle ...... 5 Large brick nose leather. Slight nose should be dark brown/black; white or (PBL). Profile...... 4 bump. cream band must surround eye; Head: Round eyes. BODY ...... 39 points NOTE: Description of Chin/Muzzle/ mascara marking from outer corner Body: Fine boning. Torso ...... 11 Nose: Form an equal-sided soft down through cheek. Legs ...... 5 diamond. DISQUALIFY (DQ): Tail under 1 inch Feet ...... 5 Profile: Slightly rounded PATTERN: Small to medium spots; or full length tail. Tail...... 3 forehead; concave curve, eye ridge to muted by ticking; random spotting Boning ...... 8 bridge of nose. preferred. Belly must be spotted. Musculature ...... 7 COAT/COLOR/PATTERN 21 points BODY: MISCELLANEOUS: Coat, color and Length ...... 4 Torso: Substantial and rangy. pattern, secondary to type. Both Texture...... 7 Medium to large in size. Prominent coats facial hair is full and bushy, with Pattern ...... 5 shoulder blades. Back not level, slight downward growth pattern. Coat  separates easily and is weather Temperament must be unchallenging; any sign Color...... 5 upward slope toward hips. Hips of definite challenge shall disqualify. The cat medium width, prominent, slightly resistant. may exhibit fear, seek to flee, or generally CATEGORY: Traditional. higher than shoulder sloping complain aloud but may not threaten to harm. downward to tail. Deep flank, broad GENERAL DESCRIPTION: The goal In accordance with Show Rules, ARTICLE DIVISION: chest. Primordial belly pouch. of the Pixiebob breeding program is to SIXTEEN, the following shall be considered Tabby. mandatory disqualifications: a cat that bites Females proportionately smaller than create a domestic cat with a visual (216.9), a cat showing evidence of intent to COLOR: Brown Spotted Tabby. males. similarity to the North American deceive (216.10), adult whole male cats not Legs: Long, hind legs slightly Bobcat. The Pixiebob comes in having two descended testicles (216.11), cats PERMISSIBLE OUTCROSSES: shorthair and longhair varieties. The with all or part of the tail missing , except as None. longer. Muscular with heavy boning. authorized by a Board approved standard Feet: Large, long, wide almost most notable characteristics of the (216.12.1), cats with more than five toes on HEAD: round, large fleshy toes. All toes Pixiebob are the deep-set, heavily each front foot and four toes on each back foot, Shape and Size: Medium to large except dew claws must rest on floor hooded eyes, well-developed fleshy unless proved the result of an injury or as chin and short tail. authorized by a Board approved standard inverted pear. pointing forward. (216.12.2), visible or invisible tail faults if Ears: Medium height, wide, deep Tail: Tail bone must be 2 inches Board approved standard requires base. Set as much on side as on top minimum, maximum length to hock ALLOWANCES: Polydactyl; seven disqualification (216.12.4), crossed eyes if of head, slight outward tilt. Rounded with leg extended. Articulated tail toes maximum. Broken mackerel Board approved standard requires desirable, kinks and curls acceptable. pattern allowed. Seasonal color disqualification (216.12.5), total blindness top. Lynx tipping desirable, more (216.12.6), markedly smaller size, not in prominent on the longhair. Pale Boning: Heavy. changes. White lockets. keeping with the breed (216.12.9), and thumbprint on backs. Musculature: Muscular build. depression of the sternum or unusually small Eyes: Medium-sized, heavily PENALIZE: diameter of the rib cage itself (216.12.11.1). COAT/COLOR/PATTERN: Coat: Belly too dark. Close lying See Show Rules, ARTICLE SIXTEEN for more hooded soft triangle. Bushy brow. comprehensive rules governing penalties and Deep set, one eye width apart. Gold Length (PB): Short stand-up coat (PB). Too long (PBL). disqualifications. or Brown or Gooseberry Green Belly hair longer Head: Deficient chin or brow. Chin: Well-developed, fleshy, Length (PBL): Medium, under 2 Flat head. ______Revised 120109 Pixiebob Breed Group, 05/01/2008 Revised 120109 Pixiebob Breed Group, 05/01/2008 ______Revised 120109 Pixiebob Breed Group, 05/01/2008 PETERBALD (PD) Brush: These cats typically exhibit PENALIZE: a sparse wiry coat irregular in texture. Head: Curved profile; weak chin; Skin may be seen through the coat, it muzzle break. HEAD ...... 40 points Muzzle: Strong, slightly blunt and not may be dense, wiry, short, wavy or kinky. Body: Heavy, rounded body; bowed Shape...... 9 narrow. Smooth wedge with no whisker Brush ranges from 5mm or longer and forelegs. Ears...... 7 pinch, although whisker pads will be should not feel or look like a normal coat. Eyes ...... 7 evident. Whiskers, if present, should be It is important to note that these WITHHOLD ALL AWARDS (WW): Long Profile...... 7 crinkly and kinky and may be or appear to descriptions are points along a haired cats; normal coat. Muzzle...... 5 be broken. continuum from completely naked to fully . Chin...... 3 brush coated. DISQUALIFY (DQ): Protruding sternum; BODY Neck...... 2 : Straight: These cats exhibit a visible tail fault; crossed eyes. Any sign of BODY ...... 40 points Torso: Medium-sized, long and “normal” straight haired coat. These cats any means of artificial hair removal. Torso...... 12 graceful. Shoulders and hips equal in DO NOT carry the gene for hair loss and Musculature...... 10 width. will never lose the coat that they are born Boning...... 8 Legs: Long, medium-fine boned. Firm with. They may be used in breeding Legs and Feet...... 5 muscles. Straight vertical forelegs. Hind programs but are not eligible for the Tail...... 5 legs slightly longer than front legs. show ring. COAT...... 20 points Feet: Oval, medium in size with long, Peterbalds may be born bald and Texture...... 20 agile prominent toes and non-prominent 100% hairless but may also have barely foot pads. discernible fine residual hair at the base CATEGORIES: Traditional and pointed. Tail: Long, strong and whippy. of the ears, on the muzzle, feet, lower Musculature: Firm and well- legs and tail that feel like velvet. DIVISIONS: All. developed. Generally, kittens born with coat who Boning: Medium-fine. carry the hair losing gene will lose coat COLORS: All. on or near the top of the head or nape of COAT: The Peterbald coat is a unique the neck continuing down the body and PERMISSIBLE OUTCROSSES: The and important feature of the breed. A towards the tail and may appear in a entire Siamese Breed Group (Siamese, Peterbald may have a single or transitional state while being shown. Balinese, Oriental Shorthair, Oriental combination coat. It is very common for a Short fine down may be retained on the – – – – – Longhair) and Donskoy. Peterbald to be born with one coat type extremities. While kittens born with coat Temperament must be unchallenging; any sign that may change several times over its life may lose it, they may also return to being span. While this breed has a hair losing of definite challenge shall disqualify. The cat HEAD coated and change several times over may exhibit fear, seek to flee, or generally : gene, it does exhibit several basic coat Shape: Long, inverted triangle, the first few years of life. Generally, the complain aloud but may not threaten to harm. In types. These textures are exhibited but hair losing/growth phase, settles into a accordance with Show Rules, ARTICLE measuring from ear tip to ear tip to not limited to the Peterbald. It is blunted muzzle, forming a wedge. Flat permanent coat by the age of three. SIXTEEN, the following shall be considered important to note that no one coat type mandatory disqualifications: a cat that bites forehead and flat high cheekbones. be given preference in the show ring. GENERAL DESCRIPTION: The overall (216.9), a cat showing evidence of intent to Ears: Extra large, pointed, and The most commonly seen are deceive (216.10), adult whole male cats not broad at the base, slightly flared. Set to impression of an ideal Peterbald is an described as naked, chamois, flock, brush elegant and intelligent cat. The Peterbald having two descended testicles (216.11), cats extend just below the line of the wedge. with all or part of the tail missing , except as and straight with the latter not eligible for has a sturdy, long, lean body that Eyes: Medium in size, almost the show ring. authorized by a Board approved standard contributes to its graceful movement. (216.12.1), cats with more than five toes on each almond in shape. Obliquely set, flush Naked: These cats typically exhibit a with the skull, neither protruding nor The first Peterbalds were born in Russia front foot and four toes on each back foot, unless soft, warm almost elastic skin that may feel recessed. Distance between eyes not in January, 1994, the result of breeding proved the result of an injury or as authorized by sticky to having a soft silk like feel. less than width of one eye. Eye color an Oriental Shorthair (RADMA VOM a Board approved standard (216.12.2), visible or Chamois: These cats typically exhibit independent of coat color. JAGERHOF) to a light-boned Oriental- invisible tail faults if Board approved standard a suede or peach fuzz texture that is dry to requires disqualification (216.12.4), crossed Profile: Straight nose and flat looking Donskoy (AFINOGUEN MYTH). the touch and very soft. eyes if Board approved standard requires forehead forming two distinct flat planes The original litter demonstrated that the Flock: These cats typically exhibit a Peterbald/Donskoy gene is a dominant disqualification (216.12.5), total blindness meeting midway over the eyes in a (216.12.6), markedly smaller size, not in keeping convex angle. Two-planed. velour/velvet, fine to slightly dense coat gene, unlike the (Canadian) Sphynx that is soft without any guard hair. with the breed (216.12.9), and depression of the gene. Typical of the breed are various sternum or unusually small diameter of the rib unusual coat textures ranging from cage itself (216.12.11.1). See Show Rules, hairless to full brush coat to normal coat. ARTICLE SIXTEEN for more comprehensive rules governing penalties and disqualifications. LOCKETS: Allowed.

Revised 05/01/16 Peterbald Breed Standard, 05/01/2016 Revised 05/01/16 Peterbald Breed Standard, 05/01/2016 PERSIAN BREED GROUP (PS/HI/ES) Boning: Heavy, sturdy and in proportion. PENALIZE: Long or narrow head; long Musculature: Firm and well- Roman nose; thin muzzle; mild overshot Exotic Shorthair (ES) The is the shorthair equivalent of the Persian and Himalayan developed, not overly fat. or undershot jaw; bite deformity. Missing breeds and is differentiated from the Persian and Himalayan by coat length ONLY. It canine teeth in whole adult cats. is accepted in ALL colors. Its plush, dense coat and similar type give the breed a teddy COAT/COLOR/PATTERN: Asymmetry: while nature never creates a Himalayan (HI) bear-like appearance. The is a man-made hybrid breed identical to the Length: perfectly symmetric structure, recognition Persian, but distinguished by the points on the cats' extremities (the facial mask, feet, (PS/HI) Long all over the body. Full should be given to any obviously ears, and tail) which results in a Persian-type cat with the coloring and deep blue eyes of life. Dense undercoat giving the coat asymmetric head structure, (i.e., crooked of the Siamese-patterned cat. The Persian (PS) has a long coat, flowing all over the full volume. Ruff should be immense. or off-center nose, mouth, etc.). Such body with a dense undercoat giving the coat full volume. The ruff should be immense. Seasonal variations in coat shall be asymmetry should be penalized All traditional, sepia and mink colors are accepted. recognized. according to severity. Ears that are HEAD ...... 35 points to body. Jaws broad and powerful with Length: large, pointed, slanting out from the head Shape ...... 5 perfect tooth occlusion. Cheeks should (ES) Short, but slightly longer than or set too close together. A narrow Ears...... 5 be full and prominent. Overall sweet other shorthairs. Soft, dense, plush; chest, or long back. Poor muscle tone. Eyes ...... 10 expression. standing away from body. Seasonal Poor coat condition. Slab flanks. Small Chin...... 3 Ears: Small and round tipped, not variation in coat and density should be or close-set eyes. Pale, weak eye color. Nose ...... 5 unduly open base. Set wide apart, fitting recognized. Profile ...... 5 into contour of head. Color): WITHHOLD ALL AWARDS (WW): Neck ...... 2 Eyes: Large, round, and full. Set (PS/ES) As described in TICA Color Overall lack of merit. Lockets or buttons. level and far apart giving a sweet Descriptions. Poor overall condition. Eye color other BODY ...... 35 points expression to the face, eye color has Color: than blue in Himalayans. Torso...... 10 equal importance to size and shape. (HI) Clear color preferred with Feet and Legs ...... 5 PS/ES: Deep brilliant eye color subtle shading allowed. Allowance DISQUALIFY (DQ): Kinked tail. Severe Tail ...... 5 preferred which conforms to coat color. should be made for darker shaded areas malocclusion or extremely asymmetric Boning...... 10 HI: Deepest blue preferred, but light on coats of mature cats. There must be face structure; crossed, slanted or Musculature...... 5 to medium blue is acceptable. a definite contrast between the body and improperly focusing eyes. Severe Chin: Strong, full, well-developed, point color. The points, comprising of the overshot or undershot jaw. COAT/COLOR/PATTERN . . 20 points fitting into the face. ears, legs, feet, tail, and mask, must  Length/Texture ...... 10 Nose: Almost as broad as long with show the basic color of the cat. Temperament must be unchallenging; any Color/Pattern...... 10 open nostrils. Muzzle should be short, sign of definite challenge shall disqualify. The broad and full. OTHER: cat may exhibit fear, seek to flee, or generally complain aloud but may not threaten to harm. OTHER ...... 10 points Profile: Short, snub-nose, definite Condition/Balance: Should reflect In accordance with Show Rules, ARTICLE Condition ...... 5 break directly between eyes. Forehead, excellent health and robust power with nose and chin in straight line. SIXTEEN, the following shall be considered Balance...... 5 good muscle tone, well-muscled, but not mandatory disqualifications: a cat that bites Neck: Short, thick, and well- fat. All parts of the body should be in (216.9), a cat showing evidence of intent to CATEGORIES: muscled. proportion to each other. deceive (216.10), adult whole male cats not PS: Traditional, Sepia, and Mink. having two descended testicles (216.11), cats BODY HI: Pointed. : GENERAL DESCRIPTION: The ideal with all or part of the tail missing , except as ES: All. Torso: Cobby, firm, well-rounded PS/HI/ES is a strong cat with excellent authorized by a Board approved standard (216.12.1), cats with more than five toes on mid section, in proportion. Medium to boning and musculature, a well-balanced DIVISIONS: large in size. Back short and level. The each front foot and four toes on each back All. cat, giving the impression of robust foot, unless proved the result of an injury or as chest is to be deep; equally massive power. The face should be round with a authorized by a Board approved standard COLOR: All. across the shoulders and rump with a sweet, pleasant expression and large, (216.12.2), visible or invisible tail faults if short, well-rounded abdomen and ribs round expressive eyes. The cat should Board approved standard requires PERMISSIBLE OUTCROSSES: None. Legs: Large bones, well-developed be well-balanced physically and disqualification (216.12.4), crossed eyes if and with firm musculature. In front view, temperamentally, gentle and amenable to Board approved standard requires (216.12.5), total blindness HEAD: the forelegs should be short and straight handling. disqualification from breadth of chest adding to sturdy (216.12.6), markedly smaller size, not in Shape: Round, broad, smooth keeping with the breed (216.12.9), and domed, with great breadth. Should be appearance, not to have a bull dog ALLOWANCES: Consideration should appearance. When viewed from the rear, depression of the sternum or unusually small medium to large in size and in proportion be given to the fact that females will diameter of the rib cage itself (216.12.11.1). the legs should be straight. generally be smaller than males, but See Show Rules, ARTICLE SIXTEEN for Feet: Round and large. should be in proportion and balance for more comprehensive rules governing Tail: Short and straight. In their size. penalties and disqualifications. proportion to body length. Revised 05/01/04 Persian Breed Group Standard, 05/01/2004 Revised 05/01/04 Persian Breed Group Standard, 05/01/2004 RUSSIAN BLUE (RB) COLOR: Even bright blue PENALIZE: Weak chin, eye color not throughout. Deeper tipping preferred completely green. Full penalty for HEAD ...... 33 points Ears: Almost as wide at base as making the cat appear lighter in eyes with no green. Shape ...... 15 tall; appear pointed; slightly rounded color. Guard hairs tipped with silver, Ears ...... 5 tips. Rather large, set far apart, as with the deeper tipping preferred. WITHHOLD ALL AWARDS (WW): Eyes ...... 10 much on the side as top of head. The This silver tipping is not due to the Any white spots or lockets. Neck...... 3 outside covered with short, fine hair action of the Inhibitor (silver) gene. and furnishings cover approximately Ghost tabby markings permitted on BODY ...... 27 points ½ inside ear. kittens. GENERAL DESCRIPTION Torso ...... 15 Eyes: Rather large, almost round, : The Tail...... 5 just oval enough to show oriental Russian Blue is a distinctively Legs ...... 5 slant. Set far apart. Color is green in elegant cat of foreign bodytype with Feet ...... 2 adults, with kittens changing from an angular, modified wedge-shaped yellow to green. head consisting of seven flat planes. COAT/COLOR/PATTERN 40 points Neck: Long, (but may appear The slightly upturned corners of the Color...... 20 shorter due to dense fur) and slender. mouth give a sweet smiling facial Texture...... 20 expression. Its most outstanding BODY: characteristic is its double coat: CATEGORY: Traditional. Torso: Foreign. Short, silky and upstanding. Of a Size: Males proportionally larger medium blue color with silver tipping DIVISION: Solid. than females. of the guard hairs, the coat reflects Length: Long. light, giving a silvery sheen to the fur. COLOR: Blue ONLY. Boning: Fine. Note: Cat will Silver-tipped guard hairs should appear to be chunkier due to density contrast against solid blue ground PERMISSIBLE OUTCROSSES: of coat. Fine bones do not mean a color when the hair is stroked against  None. small cat. the grain. The coat is an even bright Temperament must be unchallenging; any sign Musculature: Lithe, slender. blue throughout, with deeper tipping of definite challenge shall disqualify. The cat HEAD: Having solid weight, not excessive preferred making the cat appear may exhibit fear, seek to flee, or generally lighter in color. Ghost tabby complain aloud but may not threaten to harm. Shape: Modified Wedge with bulk. In accordance with Show Rules, ARTICLE seven flat planes. The seven flat Legs: Long, fine-boned, firm and markings permitted on kittens. The SIXTEEN, the following shall be considered planes are: A vertical line from the tip lithe. nose leather is charcoal gray; paw mandatory disqualifications: a cat that bites of the nose to the bottom of the chin. Feet: Well-rounded, small, 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 The profile from the tip of the nose to appears to stand and walk on tiptoe. having two descended testicles (216.11), cats the forehead. The flat top head from Tail: Long, straight, tapering from Russian Blue kitten eyes change with all or part of the tail missing , except as the front of the forehead back. Two a rather thick base to slender tip. rapidly through yellow to green. By 4 authorized by a Board approved standard planes in the muzzle (one on each months, a green ring should appear (216.12.1), cats with more than five toes on COAT TEXTURE: around the pupil. Cats whose eyes each front foot and four toes on each back foot, side). Two planes formed by the unless proved the result of an injury or as high, wide cheekbones (one on each Length: Short. are not completely vivid green should authorized by a Board approved standard side). Texture: Fine, soft, silky. be penalized, the amount determined (216.12.2), visible or invisible tail faults if Profile: Straight nose and flat Density: Dense, plush double 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 forehead forming two planes. coat. Board approved standard requires Muzzle: Medium length. cat. No green in eyes—full penalty. disqualification (216.12.5), total blindness Muzzle Break: None. 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 Skull: Top flat and narrow; depression of the sternum or unusually small forehead high. diameter of the rib cage itself (216.12.11.1). Chin: Flat vertical plane from tip See Show Rules, ARTICLE SIXTEEN for more of nose to bottom of chin. comprehensive rules governing penalties and disqualifications.

Revised 05/01/04 Russian Blue Breed Standard, 05/01/2004 Revised 05/01/04 Russian Blue Breed Standard, 05/01/2004 RAGDOLL (RD) Front feet: Evenly matched white white on ears and/or tail. mittens not to extend above bend of Bicolor: White beyond the outside HEAD ...... 40 points torso. paw. All toes to be white. edge of the eye. White on ears and/or Shape ...... 9 BODY: Back Legs: White goes up to and tail. Ears...... 5 Torso: Medium-long to long, around the hocks entirely and extends WITHHOLD ALL AWARDS (WW): Eyes ...... 7 substantial. Broad chest. Fat pad on no higher than mid-thigh. General: Crossed eyes, any eye Chin...... 5 lower abdomen acceptable. Females Body: White stripe extending from color other than blue. Muzzle...... 4 may be smaller than males. chin through chest and length of belly. Pointed: Any white. Profile ...... 9 Bicolor Pattern: Mitted: Lack of white chin. Neck ...... 1 Legs: Substantial boning, in BODY proportion to body, hind legs slightly Head: White inverted "V" on face Bicolor: Any dark markings inside ...... 35 points that completely surrounds the pink Torso...... 8 longer then front legs. the white “V” including the chin. Legs/Feet ...... 5 Feet: Large, round, tufting desirable. nose leather and does not extend Tail ...... 4 Tail: Equal to length of body. beyond the outer edge of the eye on Boning...... 10 Thicker at base, with slight taper. either side. The "V" to be as Musculature...... 8 Boning: Substantial. symmetrical as possible. White Chin. COAT/COLOR/PATTERN . . . 25 points Musculature: Well-muscled with Body: Chest, stomach and ruff are Length ...... 4 solid weight. white. Saddle may include white or Texture ...... 8 COAT: shading in body color. Pattern...... 6 Length: Semi-long, allow for Feet and Legs: All white  Color...... 7 Temperament must be unchallenging; any sign CATEGORY: shorter coats on unaltered adults and preferred. Small spots of point color Pointed. seasonal variations. allowable. of definite challenge shall disqualify. The cat DIVISIONS: Solid Point Division, Tortie may exhibit fear, seek to flee, or generally Texture: Point Division, Tabby Point Division, Solid Silky soft, plush. Minimal Paw Pads: Pink preferred, but complain aloud but may not threaten to harm. Point /white, Tortie Point/white, Tabby undercoat gives the coat body but mixture of color on paw pads In accordance with Show Rules, ARTICLE coat still falls smoothly. Not wooly or acceptable because of two colors in SIXTEEN, the following shall be considered Point /white Divisions (mitted and bicolor mandatory disqualifications: a cat that bites pattern ONLY). cottony. pattern. (216.9), a cat showing evidence of intent to COLORS: All pointed colors. COLOR: Even, lighter color on the GENERAL DESCRIPTION: The deceive (216.10), adult whole male cats not PERMISSIBLE OUTCROSSES: None. body with minimal shading. Definite Ragdoll is a semi-long haired, blue having two descended testicles (216.11), cats HEAD: contrast between body and point eyed pointed cat with a sweet with all or part of the tail missing , except as Shape: Broad modified wedge, authorized by a Board approved standard color. Allow for darker body color in personality. The Ragdoll grows large (216.12.1), cats with more than five toes on with slightly rounded contours, slightly older cats. Allow for undeveloped and heavy, but is slow to mature and each front foot and four toes on each back foot, rounded forehead (not domed), color in young cats. may not reach full weight and size for unless proved the result of an injury or as appearance of flat plane in area SOLID POINT DIVISION: four years. Full color is not reached authorized by a Board approved standard (216.12.2), visible or invisible tail faults if between ears, skull medium in size. Points: Ears, mask, legs, feet and tail until 3 years old. The Ragdoll is to be darker, well-defined color. Board approved standard requires Ears: Medium in size, broad at muscular with little fat except on the disqualification (216.12.4), crossed eyes if Body: Chest bib and chin areas may base, rounded tip. Set as much on top lower abdomen fatty pad. Board approved standard requires be somewhat lighter in color. Soft of the head as on the side, slightly ALLOWANCES: Seasonal changes disqualification (216.12.5), total blindness tilted forward. shadings of color are allowed. (216.12.6), markedly smaller size, not in ANY COLOR AND WHITE in coat length. keeping with the breed (216.12.9), and Eyes: Blue, large, oval, moderately DIVISION: PENALIZE: depression of the sternum or unusually small wide-set, outer aperture to fall in line with Mitted Pattern: General: Short tail, pointed ears, diameter of the rib cage itself (216.12.11.1). base of ear. Head: May have a broken or short legs; cobby body, round eyes, See Show Rules, ARTICLE SIXTEEN for more Chin: Well-developed. comprehensive rules governing penalties and Muzzle: Rounded, medium in length; evenly matched white blaze on nose Roman nose, straight profile, disqualifications. in line with wedge. and/or between eyes. White not to wooly/cottony coat texture. Profile: Chin well-developed in line extend into the inner corner of the Mitted: Lack of white belly stripe; 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 Revised 1/30/09 Ragdoll Breed Standard, 05/01/2009 SIBERIAN (SB) Musculature: Substantial, power- ALLOWANCES: Because the ful. Siberian is a slow maturing breed, COAT/COLOR/PATTERN HEAD ...... 40 points ear is short and thin. From the : coat and physical structure should be Shape ...... 12 middle of the ear, the furnishings Length: This is a moderately long taken into consideration when Ears ...... 5 become longer and cover the base of to longhaired cat with a triple coat. judging kittens and young adults. Eyes...... 5 the ear. Lynx tipping allowable. The hair on the shoulder blades and Buttons, spots, and lockets. Chin ...... 3 Eyes: Large, almost round, with lower part of the chest being thick PENALIZE: Straight profile, narrow Muzzle ...... 10 the outer corner angled slightly and slightly shorter. There should be muzzle, long tail, delicate boning, Profile...... 3 towards the base of the ear. The an abundant ruff setting off the head. non-muscular, long body, almond- Neck...... 2 eyes should be set more than one There is a tight undercoat (in mature shaped eyes, very long legs. BODY ...... 35 points eye’s width apart. There is no cats), thicker in cold weather. Allow WITHHOLD ALL AWARDS (WW): Torso ...... 10 relationship between eye color and for warm weather coats. The hair Evidence of illness, poor health, Legs ...... 5 coat color/pattern. may thicken to curls on the belly and emaciation, visible tail fault. Feet ...... 3 Chin: The chin is well-rounded britches, but a wavy coat is not Tail...... 5 but not protruding, and is in line with characteristic. Boning ...... 6 the nose. Texture: Varies coarse to soft, Musculature ...... 6 Muzzle: The muzzle is short in varying according to color. COAT/COLOR ...... 15 points length, full and rounded. There is a Pattern: Clear patterns are Length ...... 5 slight muzzle curvature, but the desirable, but secondary to type. Texture...... 5 transition between the side of the Color: All traditional and pointed Pattern ...... 3 head and the muzzle is gentle and colors and combinations are Color...... 2 inconspicuous. accepted with or without white. OTHER ...... 10 points Profile: The top of the head is White or off-white allowed on chin, Balance ...... 5 almost flat, with a slight nose breast and stomach of tabbies; white Condition ...... 3 curvature of a gentle slope from the allowed in most areas. Strong colors  Temperament...... 2 forehead to the nose and a slight are desirable, but secondary to type. Temperament must be unchallenging; any OTHER: sign of definite challenge shall disqualify. The CATEGORY: Traditional and convex curvature before the tip when cat may exhibit fear, seek to flee, or generally Pointed. viewed in profile. Balance: Well-proportioned. complain aloud but may not threaten to harm. DIVISIONS : All. Neck: Rounded, substantial and Condition: Excellent health in In accordance with Show Rules, ARTICLE SIXTEEN, the following shall be considered COLORS: All. well-muscled. good overall condition. BODY Temperament: Must be unchal- mandatory disqualifications: a cat that bites PERMISSIBLE OUTCROSSES: : (216.9), a cat showing evidence of intent to None. Torso: The body is medium in lenging. deceive (216.10), adult whole male cats not GENERAL DESCRIPTION HEAD: length, and well-muscled with the : The having two descended testicles (216.11), cats with all or part of the tail missing , except as Shape: Modified wedge of back arched slightly higher than the Siberian is a medium-large cat with the overall appearance of excellent authorized by a Board approved standard medium/large size with rounded shoulders, with a barrel-shaped, firm (216.12.1), cats with more than five toes on contours, in good proportion to the belly giving the sensation of solid physical condition, strength and each front foot and four toes on each back body. The head is broader at the top weight (which appears with age). power, modified by a sweet facial foot, unless proved the result of an injury or as authorized by a Board approved standard of the skull and narrows slightly to a Legs: Medium in length. The expression. The general impression of the body is one of circles and (216.12.2), visible or invisible tail faults if full-rounded muzzle. The hind legs are slightly longer than the Board approved standard requires cheekbones are neither high set nor front, and should have substantial roundness. Siberians are slow to disqualification (216.12.4), crossed eyes if prominent. boning. mature, taking as long as 5 years to Board approved standard requires disqualification (216.12.5), total blindness Ears: Medium-large, rounded, Feet: The feet are big and reach full maturity. Females are considerably smaller than males, and (216.12.6), markedly smaller size, not in and tilt slightly forward. The ears rounded, with toe tufts desirable. keeping with the breed (216.12.9), and should be set as much on the sides Tail: The tail is medium in length, allowances should be made when depression of the sternum or unusually small of the head as on top. Ideal position wide at the base, tapering slightly to comparing females and young cats to diameter of the rib cage itself (216.12.11.1). See Show Rules, ARTICLE SIXTEEN for is one to one and one half ear width a blunt tip. The tail should be the standard. Size is secondary to type. more comprehensive rules governing apart. The hair over the back of the somewhat shorter than the length of penalties and disqualifications. the body. Boning: Substantial.

Revised 05/01/05 Siberian Breed Standard, 05/01/2005 Revised 05/01/05 Siberian Breed Standard, 05/01/2005 SERENGETI (SE) Silver/Smoke Division: Black spots on a clear silvery body; black smoke. PATTERN: Random spotted or solid. In HEAD ...... 35 points Eyes: Round and large. Neither spotted cats preference given to random Shape ...... 4 protruding nor recessed. Separated by a high contrast spot pattern; spot pattern on Ears...... 12 broad nose. Much more than an eye shoulders and hips extending down the Eyes ...... 5 width apart. Gold or yellow eye color legs and black rings around the tail. Two- Chin...... 2 preferred, hazel to light green allowed. toned spots (rosettes) should be Muzzle...... 2 Chin: Strong and lines up with tip of penalized. Nose ...... 1 nose in the same vertical plane, neither Profile ...... 5 receding nor excessively massive. OTHER: Neck ...... 4 Muzzle: Medium with moderately full Balance: Square build with level top and rounded whisker pads. With a slight line. BODY ...... 30 points break at the whiskers. Condition: Well-muscled. Torso...... 5 Nose: Moderately wide, even width Temperament: Confident. Must be Legs ...... 10 throughout the length. unchallenging. Feet...... 2 Profile: Straight line from the nose to Tail ...... 3 the brow, then gently sloping to the top of GENERAL DESCRIPTION: The ideal Boning...... 5 the head, flowing into an arched neck. Serengeti cat is a medium-sized cat with Musculature...... 5 Neck: Long in proportion to body. long legs. It should be in excellent Flowing from the shoulder with no taper physical condition, strong and muscular. COAT/COLOR/PATTERN . . . 35 points into the back skull. It should appear as a graceful, Length ...... 3 BODY: statuesque, squarely built cat with a very Texture ...... 2 Torso: Semi-foreign and solid with a upright posture. Also noticeable is the Pattern...... 20 substantial torso of good depth. Rump long neck, which blends into the base of and shoulders should be the same level Color...... 10 the skull without tapering. Strikingly large yyyyy giving a very upright posture. Males may round-tipped ears, equal to the length of Temperament must be unchallenging; any sign CATEGORY: Traditional. be somewhat larger than females. the head are one of the main features of of definite challenge shall disqualify. The cat Legs: Extremely long with medium the Serengeti. They should have a may exhibit fear, seek to flee, or generally DIVISIONS: Tabby, Solid, and boning and musculature. gentle, confident, outgoing and alert complain aloud but may not threaten to harm. Silver/Smoke. Feet: Medium, oval. temperament. In accordance with Show Rules, ARTICLE Tail: Thick and tapering slightly from SIXTEEN, the following shall be considered mandatory disqualifications: a cat that bites COLOR: Tabby Division: Brown spotted the body to the end. Medium, ideally PENALIZE: Spots tending towards bars short of shoulder when laid along torso. (216.9), a cat showing evidence of intent to tabby ONLY; Solid Division: Black ONLY; on side of body; two-tone (rosetted) spots; deceive (216.10), adult whole male cats not Silver/Smoke Division: Black silver Boning: Medium leg boning. heavy ticking; small ears; short legs. having two descended testicles (216.11), cats spotted tabby and black smoke. Musculature: Long and lean. with all or part of the tail missing , except as WITHHOLD ALL AWARDS (WW): White authorized by a Board approved standard PERMISSIBLE OUTCROSSES: Oriental COAT: tail tip, or toes. Blue eyes. (216.12.1), cats with more than five toes on Length: Short and even. each front foot and four toes on each back foot, Shorthair, Bengal. unless proved the result of an injury or as Texture: Fine textured, dense, with DISQUALIFY (DQ): Miniaturization. some loft. authorized by a Board approved standard HEAD: (216.12.2), visible or invisible tail faults if Shape: The head is longer than it is Board approved standard requires wide; a modified wedge, starting at the COLOR: disqualification (216.12.4), crossed eyes if nose and flaring out in a straight line to Tabby Division: Any shade of brown Board approved standard requires base of ears forming a triangle with a with high contrast between the ground disqualification (216.12.5), total blindness slight break at the whiskers. Cheeks color and spots. Light to white underbelly, (216.12.6), markedly smaller size, not in chin and front of muzzle. Back of ears keeping with the breed (216.12.9), and should not be prominent. depression of the sternum or unusually small Ears: Wide and deep at the base with with eye spot. Glitter acceptable. Solid Division: Black solid, ghost diameter of the rib cage itself (216.12.11.1). rounded tips. Strikingly large, equal to the See Show Rules, ARTICLE SIXTEEN for more length of the head. Set upright and close spots may be visible. comprehensive rules governing penalties and together on the top of the head. disqualifications.

Revised 05/01/13 Serengeti Breed Standard, 05/01/2013 Revised 05/01/13 Serengeti Breed Standard, 05/01/2013 SCOTTISH BREED GROUP (SF/SFL/SCS/SCL) 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. The Scottish cats are best known for the Scottish Fold (SF) with its distinctive ears preferred. Should not lie flat to the body. and large, round eyes, which give it a sweet, open expression. The Scottish Fold (SFL/SCL) Semi-long. Toe tufts and PENALIZE: A heavy brow ridge is to be Longhair (SFL) is the longhaired version of this breed. The Scottish Straight (SCS) ear furnishings should be clearly visible. penalized as it closes down the face, making is the straight eared version of the Scottish Fold. The Scottish Straight Longhair Ruff and britches desirable. the cat look as if it is scowling or frowning (SCL) is the straight eared, longhaired version of this breed. Texture: and detracts from the sweet, open HEAD...... 40 points look should have a sweet, open expression. (SF/SCS) Should be plush, dense and expression. The forehead should be Shape...... 10 Should be round from any angle. resilient. smooth. A definite nose break is considered Ears...... 15 Ears: (SFL/SCL): Should be soft and stand a fault. Any hint of lack of mobility in the cat away from the body. Eyes...... 5 Folds: Folded forward and downward. due to short coarse legs. Small, tightly folded ear preferred. The ears Pattern: All patterns. Chin...... 1 should be set in a cap-like fashion to expose Color: All traditional and pointed colors WITHHOLD ALL AWARDS (WW): Muzzle...... 3 a rounded cranium, not set high on the accepted. Evidence of illness, poor health, emaciation. Nose...... 3 head. Size of ear is not as important as ear Profile...... 3 set and fold. Ear tips to be rounded. OTHER: DISQUALIFY (DQ): Kinked tail. Tail lacking BODY...... 40 points Straight: Size is medium to small with Balance: Body should be medium and in flexibility. Torso...... 5 rounded tips. The set is the same wide set well-balanced and well-proportioned. Legs...... 4 to show a rounded top head. Condition: Cat must exhibit a healthy condition. Feet...... 3 Eyes: Wide open, large and round with Temperament: Unchallenging. The sweet expression. Eye color to conform to Scottish is a sweet-tempered, affectionate Tail...... 20 coat color. cat and enjoys being with people. Boning...... 3 Chin: Should be moderate. – – – – – Musculature...... 5 Muzzle: Moderate wide muzzle to have GENERAL DESCRIPTION: The Scottish COAT/COLOR/PATTERN Temperament must be unchallenging; any sign of . . . 15 points well-rounded whisker pads. Fold occurred as a spontaneous mutation in definite challenge shall disqualify. The cat may Length...... 4 Nose: Broad and short. farm cats in Scotland. All bona-fide exhibit fear, seek to flee, or generally complain Texture...... 5 Profile: Gentle curve, brief stop is Scottish trace their pedigree to Susie, the aloud but may not threaten to harm. In Pattern...... 3 permitted. first fold-ear cat discovered by the founders accordance with Show Rules, ARTICLE Color...... 3 Neck: Head should blend into a short of the breed, William and Mary Ross. The SIXTEEN, the following shall be considered OTHER neck. Breed was subsequently established by mandatory disqualifications: a cat that bites ...... 5 points outcrosses to both pedigreed breeds and (216.9), a cat showing evidence of intent to Balance...... 2 BODY: domestic cats in the United States. One deceive (216.10), adult whole male cats not Condition...... 2 Torso: Body should be medium and word can describe the Scottish and that is having two descended testicles (216.11), cats with all or part of the tail missing , except as Temperament...... 1 well rounded. Should be even from ROUND in every sense of the word. Round authorized by a Board approved standard shoulder to pelvic girdle. head, body, eyes, and feet. The Scottish (216.12.1), cats with more than five toes on each CATEGORIES: Traditional and Pointed. Legs: Length in proportion to body. Cat Fold is best known for its distinctive ears front foot and four toes on each back foot, unless should stand firmly and show no signs of and large, round eyes, which give it a sweet, proved the result of an injury or as authorized by DIVISIONS: All. weakness or lack of mobility in the open expression. They retain a "kittenish" a Board approved standard (216.12.2), visible or hindquarters. expression their entire life. The shorthair is invisible tail faults if Board approved standard Feet: Toes to be neat and well- medium in size with a plush, dense coat. requires disqualification (216.12.4), crossed COLORS : All. rounded. The longhair has the same standard as the eyes if Board approved standard requires Tail: Must show normal flexibility and be Shorthair Fold/Straight with the exception of disqualification (216.12.5), total blindness PERMISSIBLE OUTCROSSES: in proportion to the body. the coat, which is semi-long and stands (216.12.6), markedly smaller size, not in keeping Boning: Medium boning. away from the body. However, the longhair with the breed (216.12.9), and depression of the American Shorthair, British Shorthair, sternum or unusually small diameter of the rib Musculature: The Scottish should have gives the breed a somewhat softer overall British Longhair cage itself (216.12.11.1). See Show Rules, a firm, muscular body, no sign of softness or look. The Scottish Straight is identical with ARTICLE SIXTEEN for more comprehensive rules flabbiness should be present. the same sweet open expression but with HEAD: governing penalties and disqualifications. straight ears. Shape: Well rounded. Prominent cheeks with a jowly appearance. Overall

Revised 050114 Scottish Breed Group Standard, 05/01/14 Revised 050114 Scottish Breed Group Standard, 05/01/14 S I N G A P U R A (SG) 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 HEAD ...... 40 points deep cup. The deep cupping of the base Pattern: Ticked tabby, with four or other recognized breed This is not a Shape ...... 10 of the ear leather is an important more alternating bands of light and dark long-bodied cat, nor should the torso be Ears...... 10 contributor to their large appearance, and color. At least two bands of dark with the tubular. Males are proportionally larger Eyes ...... 10 a narrow or shallow base is undesirable. outer tip band dark and the lightest band than females. All Singapuras should have Chin...... 2 Set is medium broad. Definite light next to the skin. Outer part of the body a lively interest in the surroundings and Muzzle ...... 3 colored ear furnishings. has less noticeable ticking. The most are, above all, outgoing, gentle cats, Profile ...... 3 Eyes: Large eyes in an almond intense ticking is across the upper back amenable to handling, well-balanced Neck ...... 2 setting, neither protruding nor receding, allowing for a fully ticked, dark spine line. physically and of sound health. BODY ...... 25 points giving neither a rounded nor oriental Space between ears can be dark but PENALIZE: Small ears, small eyes, Torso...... 8 appearance. The eyes are accented by a must be ticked. Underside of body springy or plush coat, coldness and Legs ...... 2 darker lid skin encircled by a light-colored usually appears unticked. Ticking should predominant gray tones, lack of leg Feet...... 2 area and facial markings highlighting the exhibit intense contrast and is a most barring, prominent outer front leg barring, Tail ...... 3 eyes. Eyes not set less than an eye's important feature of this breed. Barring dark necklaces, protruding eyes, too Boning...... 5 width apart. Color shading to Celadon on the inner front legs and on the back short a muzzle, anything more than a Musculature...... 5 green, hazel, green, gold or copper with knees is another important feature and slight indentation as a nose stop, non- COAT/COLOR ...... 35 points brilliance preferred. Blue eyes are not should be readily apparent. Allowance to visible tail faults. Length ...... 5 permitted. be made for slow development of faint WITHHOLD ALL AWARDS (WW): Texture ...... 10 Neck: Short and thick. barring in immature cats. Barring on the Unbroken necklaces and circular leg Pattern...... 10 Profile: There should be a short, outer front legs is a fault. Well-defined Color...... 10 curved rise to the nose between the brow bracelets, barring on the tail, white facial markings should set off the eyes in lockets, definite blue or aqua eyes, CATEGORY: Sepia. and muzzle with a very slight stop below contrast to the lighter base color. Curved unticked top of head, removed ear DIVISION: Tabby. eye level. Not to be considered a break, "puma lines" extending from the inside furnishings. Paw pad or tail tip color COLOR: Sable Ticked ONLY. this is a slight indentation marking the PERMISSIBLE OUTCROSSES transition to the muzzle. eye corners onto the cheeks are inconsistent with sepia category. Lack of : None. preferred. A definite tabby "M" is the only HEAD: BODY: any ticking (a solid cat). forehead pattern allowed. Dark spine DISQUALIFY (DQ): Visibly kinked tail. Shape: The skull should be rounded Torso: Medium to small, neither line is not a fault. Undershot or overshot jaw, or any in both directions, not domed, not flat, cobby nor rangy. The body, legs and floor should form a square when viewed Color: Rich sable ticking only. malocclusion of the jaws. with rounded width at the outer eye and Ground color a warm "old ivory" tending well balanced with the rest of the cat, of from the shoulder blades to the base of  the tail. Mid-section not tucked but firm. to yellow tones. Muzzle, chin, chest and medium length and in proportion to the stomach the color of unbleached muslin. Temperament must be unchallenging; any sign of Rib cage rounded, back slightly arched. definite challenge shall disqualify. The cat may muzzle length. Proper width at the eyes Nose leather a pale to dark salmon. and through the muzzle will give an Legs and Feet: Legs heavy and exhibit fear, seek to flee, or generally complain aloud Eyeliner, nose outline, whisker apertures, but may not threaten to harm. In accordance with impression of “high cheekbones” when well-muscled at the body, tapering to a Show Rules, ARTICLE SIXTEEN, the following fine lower leg boning with small, short, hair between the toes to be dark brown. combined with the roundness of the Paw pads to be dark seal brown with rosy shall be considered mandatory disqualifications: head. There should be a smooth flow oval feet. a cat that bites (216.9), a cat showing evidence of Tail: Length to be short of the undertones allowed. Tail tip to be dark intent to deceive (216.10), adult whole male cats not from the nose bridge over the top of the having two descended testicles (216.11), cats with all shoulder when laid along the torso. It seal brown. Salmon tones to the ears head. Proper head type is a very and bridge of nose desirable. The or part of the tail missing , except as authorized by a tends toward slender but is not whippy Board approved standard (216.12.1), cats with more important consideration when judging this preferred color effect is of a warm, breed. Allowance for jowls in adult and ends with a blunt tip. than five toes on each front foot and four toes on Boning/Musculature: A Singapura is glowing, lightly shaded, richly ticked cat each back foot, unless proved the result of an injury males. with strongly contrasting markings. or as authorized by a Board approved standard muscular, but should not be a fat cat, and (216.12.2), visible or invisible tail faults if Board Muzzle: The muzzle is medium Coldness and gray tones are not short in length and is broad, with a blunt excess weight is undesirable. The approved standard requires disqualification overall impression is of a moderately desirable, but allowance may be made (216.12.4), crossed eyes if Board approved nose. There should be a definite though standard requires disqualification (216.12.5), total stocky and muscular cat, solid to the feel for kittens because warmth generally not extreme whisker break. The muzzle improves with age. blindness (216.12.6), markedly smaller size, not in especially through the neck and chest. keeping with the breed (216.12.9), and depression of should not be slender or pointy, or GENERAL DESCRIPTION COAT: : Overall the sternum or unusually small diameter of the rib appear “foxy”. cage itself (216.12.11.1). See Show Rules, ARTICLE Length/Texture: Fine texture, not impression of the ideal Singapura is a Chin: The chin is well-developed, medium to small, compact cat with a SIXTEEN for more comprehensive rules governing rounded and not noticeably receding or plush or springy, lying close to the body. penalties and disqualifications. Not an oriental "painted on coat", but one striking face dominated by large eyes projecting. and ears. The intensely ticked coat has a Ears: Large with an alert which can carry sufficient bands of ticking. Allowance for slightly thicker or muted iridescent quality giving the appearance, slightly to moderately impression of refined and delicate pointed, wide open at the base with a longer coat in kittens. Woolliness

Revised 05/01/04 Singapura Breed Standard, 05/01/2004 Revised 05/01/04 Singapura Breed Standard, 05/01/2004 SIAMESE BREED GROUP (SI/BA/OS/OL) points. Allowance for darker body (xiphoid process). The Siamese (SI) is a medium-sized shorthair, pointed cat, oriental in type. The shading in older cats; however, definite contrast between body and points must Balinese (BA) is a medium-sized semi-longhair, pointed cat, oriental in type. The – – – – – exist. ‘Any color with white’ points will Oriental Shorthair (OS) is a medium-sized shorthair, non-pointed cat, oriental in type. have various markings of color and white Temperament must be unchallenging; any sign Oriental Longhair of definite challenge shall disqualify. The cat The (OL) is a medium-sized, semi-longhair, non-pointed cat, oriental throughout the body and at no time in type. may exhibit fear, seek to flee, or generally should color patches or patches of complain aloud but may not threaten to harm. shading on the body be considered a In accordance with Show Rules, ARTICLE HEAD...... 35 points preferred in all coat colors, with gold fault. Lack of leg and tail barring SIXTEEN, the following shall be considered Shape...... 5 acceptable, except in solid white and/or desirable, except in lynx points. Lack of mandatory disqualifications: a cat that bites Ears...... 7 particolors where eye color may be green body barring desirable in all patterns. (216.9), a cat showing evidence of intent to Eyes ...... 12 (gold), blue or odd-eyed. Points shall be (OS/OL): Even solid color for solid deceive (216.10), adult whole male cats not Chin...... 3 divided equally between eye color and colored coats. Pattern should be well- having two descended testicles (216.11), cats Profile...... 5 size/shape/set. defined with definite contrast between with all or part of the tail missing , except as authorized by a Board approved standard Neck...... 3 Chin: Tip of nose in line with tip of pattern and ground color. BODY (216.12.1), cats with more than five toes on ...... 35 points chin. each front foot and four toes on each back Torso...... 10 Neck: Long and slender GENERAL DESCRIPTION: The ideal foot, unless proved the result of an injury or as Legs...... 5 Miscellaneous: Allow for jowls in cat of this breed group is a svelte, authorized by a Board approved standard Feet...... 4 males. graceful, refined cat of medium size with (216.12.2), visible or invisible tail faults if Tail...... 6 long tapering lines. It is in excellent Board approved standard requires Musculature...... 10 BODY: physical condition, very strong, lithe and disqualification (216.12.4), crossed eyes if COAT/COLOR/PATTERN.. . 30 points Torso: Long and tubular with equal muscular giving the sensation of solid Board approved standard requires Texture...... 10 width at shoulders and hips. Medium- weight without excess bulk. While the disqualification (216.12.5), total blindness sized. Fine-boned. breed is considered "medium" in size, (216.12.6), markedly smaller size, not in Length...... 10 keeping with the breed (216.12.9), and Color...... 5 Musculature: Very firm, lithe, well- balance and proportion are to be depression of the sternum or unusually small Pattern...... 5 muscled considered of greater consequence. The diameter of the rib cage itself (216.12.11.1). CATEGORY: SI/BA - Pointed; OS/OL - Legs: Long with hind legs higher cat should "fit together". If it is extreme See Show Rules, ARTICLE SIXTEEN for more Traditional. than front legs; finely boned but in one part, all parts should be extreme comprehensive rules governing penalties and DIVISIONS: All. proportioned to carry the body length and to retain balance. disqualifications. COLORS: weight; firm muscles. SI/BA: All pointed colors. Feet: Small and oval. ALLOWANCES: Dip above the eyes OS/OL: All traditional colors. Tail: Long, in proportion to overall (headache band) in kittens and young PERMISSIBLE OUTCROSSES: None. cat. adults to 12 months. Ghost barring in (SI/OS): Narrow at base, tapering to kittens and young adults to 12 months. HEAD: fine point; whippy. SI/BA: Incomplete point color and mask Shape: Wedge, created by straight (BA/OL): Plume. Long and in kittens and young adults to 12 months. lines extending from the nose to the tips feathery. of the ears forming a triangle; fine Miscellaneous: Allow for propor- PENALIZE: Receding or exces-sively muzzle with no muzzle break. Forehead tionately larger size in males. massive chin. Roman profile. Roman is flat. nose. Miniature size. Any evidence of COAT/COLOR/PATTERN: Profile: Long straight line from poor condition. SI/BA: Belly spots forehead to nose OR slight change of Coat: and/or flank spots; tabby markings on the angle midway over eyes (i.e. two- (SI/OS): Very short, tight, close- torso of lynx points planed). lying; fine textured. Ears: Wide at base, strikingly large. (BA/OL): Semi-longhair, close-lying; WITHHOLD ALL AWARDS (WW): Set to continue the line of the wedge; slight undercoat; fine, silky texture. A Evidence of illness, poor health, neither too high nor too flared. shorter coat is permitted over the emaciation. White lockets and buttons; Eyes: Almond-shaped, medium- shoulders. white toes and feet (including paw pads) large, set with an Oriental slant toward Color/Pattern: It is understood that except in any color with white divisions; the nose such that a line from inner there is a range of colors within each patches of white in the points, except in corner through outer corner is in line with color class. Emphasis is to be on ‘any color with white’ points. center of base of ear. No less than the soundness and clarity of color, not on individual hue. width of an eye between the eyes. DISQUALIFY (DQ): Visible tail fault. (SI/BA): Even color on the body with Deeper more vivid color preferred in all Crossed eyes. Visible protrusion of the any shading to be in the color of the breeds SI/BA-Blue; OS/OL-Green is cartilage at the end of the sternum Revised 120109 Siamese Breed Group Standard, 05/01/2009 Revised 120109 Siamese Breed Group Standard, 05/01/2009 SNOWSHOE (SN) 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 HEAD ...... 30 points Chin: Firm. color. A range of hues within each color Snowshoe are outgoing, loyal and ideal Shape ...... 6 Muzzle: Proportional to the head with a class. Subtle shading to point color on back, companions and generally get along well Ears...... 4 gentle break. Neither extremely broad, shoulders and hips, toning to a lighter shade with other cats. Full colors, points, and Eyes ...... 4 square nor pointed. near chest and stomach. Dilute colors, white area development may take up to 2 Chin...... 2 Nose: Medium width, not too wide, not especially blue points, root color may be years, especially in dilute colors. Muzzle...... 4 too narrow with a flat or slight nose bump. darker or lighter than end hairs. ALLOWANCES: Ghost barring in kittens Nose ...... 3 In proportion to head. Patterns: Mitted and bicolor: Some and young cats up to 2 years of age, darker Profile...... 4 Profile: Two distinct, even planes white is required on the paws. Patches of coat color in older cats. Lockets. Neck...... 3 separated by a slight stop or gentle curve at color in white areas are acceptable. Overall PENALTIES: No white on all four paws. BODY ...... 30 points the nose bridge. appearance predominates shape and detail Plush, wooly or double undercoat. Long Torso...... 10 Neck: Between the American Shorthair of point and white areas. There should be a hair. Eye color other than blue. Bulky or Legs ...... 4 and the Siamese. In proportion to the head definite contrast between point colors and cobby torso, frail or dainty torso, extreme Feet...... 4 and body. BODY white. Preference should be given to clarity torso length. Thin, whip-like tail. Tail...... 4 : and contrast, not to hue, however, white Boning...... 4 Torso: Semi-foreign, moderately long areas should be sparkling white. White on Musculature...... 4 but not extreme or oriental. Not cobby or COAT/COLOR/PATTERN the underside of the head, throat, body, belly .....30 points delicate. Proportionally well-balanced and uppermost part of the inner thighs Length ...... 8 overall, well-built, powerful, agile; no commonly occurs and should not be Texture...... 6 extremes. Males are medium to medium- penalized or credited. Pattern...... 8 large size. Females are proportionately Mitted: White is limited to paws, back Color ...... 8 smaller then males, ranging from medium-  OTHER legs, chest, and chin. Cat is typically about 10 points small to medium size. one-quarter white. Temperament must be unchallenging; any sign of Balance ...... 5 Legs: Of good length the legs of a Bi-color: A white facial pattern is definite challenge shall disqualify. The cat may Condition ...... 5 runner or jumper, medium boning, in required. Various markings of white and exhibit fear, seek to flee, or generally complain CATEGORY: aloud but may not threaten to harm. In Pointed. proportion to torso. pigment may occur. White areas generally DIVISION: Solid Point/white, Tortie Feet: In proportion to legs and torso. accordance with Show Rules, ARTICLE occur on legs, thighs, chest and chin. The SIXTEEN, the following shall be considered Point/white, Tabby point/white, Silver and/or Oval tips. cat is typically between one-quarter to one- Tail: Medium at base, slightly and mandatory disqualifications: a cat that bites Smoke Point/white, mitted and bicolor half white. Less white is preferred over high (216.9), a cat showing evidence of intent to patterns ONLY. gradually tapering to the end; length in white. deceive (216.10), adult whole male cats not COLORS: proportion to the torso. As defined by the TICA OTHER: having two descended testicles (216.11), cats Boning: Medium. Consideration for Uniform Color Descriptions for pointed Balance: Well-balanced, with all parts with all or part of the tail missing , except as finer boning in smaller females. authorized by a Board approved standard cats. in good proportion to each other; no one part Musculature: Firm and muscular. Well- (216.12.1), cats with more than five toes on each PERMISSIBLE OUTCROSSES: American more extreme than the other. Proper knit, powerful but not bulky, not delicate. front foot and four toes on each back foot, unless Shorthair, Siamese. proportions and balance are more important Surprising heft in proportion to size when proved the result of an injury or as authorized by HEAD: than exact size. Excellence in one aspect a Board approved standard (216.12.2), visible or lifted. Consideration for lesser heft in Shape: Broad modified wedge. High- does not offset deficiency in another invisible tail faults if Board approved standard females. set cheekbones with gentle contours. Condition: Top health condition, with a requires disqualification (216.12.4), crossed COAT/COLOR/PATTERN: Overall shape is nearly as wide as long and clean, well-groomed coat and body. No eyes if Board approved standard requires Length: Short to medium-short. resembles an equilateral triangle. Stud jowls indication of fat or emaciation. A belly flap disqualification (216.12.5), total blindness Texture: Smooth to the touch. Density (216.12.6), markedly smaller size, not in keeping are acceptable, but when the whiskers are commonly occurs and should not be permits the coat to lie moderately close- with the breed (216.12.9), and depression of the smoothed back, the underlying bone penalized or credited. lying. Seasonal and geographical changes sternum or unusually small diameter of the rib structure must be evident. Size, in GENERAL DESCRIPTION: The Snowshoe to be considered. cage itself (216.12.11.1). See Show Rules, proportion to torso and legs. breeding program produces a cat that is ARTICLE SIXTEEN for more comprehensive Color: All pointed colors. As defined Ears: Medium-broad at the base; unique because of the combination of short rules governing penalties and disqualifications. by the TICA uniform color description for continuation of the modified wedge, slightly hair, modified wedge, semi-foreign build and pointed cats. rounded tips, in proportion to body. particolor points that sets the Snowshoe Points: Clearly defined, connected to Eyes: Shape; oval to medium oval or apart from other breeds. The Snowshoe is a the ears by tracings except for undeveloped rounded oval with greater length than width. strikingly marked cat in a variety of unique points in kittens and younger cats. Some Slanted to the base of the ears. Not patterns. May be vocal or non-vocal; when white in point color around pattern areas is protruding. Any shade of blue. vocal, the voice is generally soft and

Revised 11/15/08 Snowshoe Standard, 05/01/2009 Revised 11/15/08 Snowshoe Standard, 05/01/2009 SELKIRK REX BREED GROUP (SR/SRL) curled ends. ALLOWANCES: White lockets are (SRL) Loose individual curls. acceptable. Kittens may lack fully Pattern: All patterns curly coat. The Selkirk Rex (SR) is the shorthair version of the group and the Selkirk acceptable. Rex Longhair (SRL) is the longhair version. Color: Clear, intense colors WITHHOLD ALL AWARDS (WW): preferred. Eye color independent of Nose break HEAD ...... 40 points HEAD: coat color. Shape ...... 10 Shape: Round, full-cheeked. Ears...... 5 Forehead round and broad. OTHER: Eyes ...... 5 Ears: Medium-sized, rounded Balance: Good proportions. Chin...... 2 with pointed tip, set well apart. Condition: Good muscle tone. Muzzle...... 10 Eyes: Large and round, set well Excellent health. Profile...... 5 apart. Temperament: Sweet and Neck...... 3 Chin: Firm.  loving. Muzzle: Short, square, visible Temperament must be unchallenging; any BODY ...... 30 points beyond the cheeks. curly whiskers. sign of definite challenge shall disqualify. GENERAL DESCRIPTION: The The cat may exhibit fear, seek to flee, or Torso ...... 10 Profile: Rounded forehead, Selkirk Rex is produced by a generally complain aloud but may not Legs ...... 4 nose stop and firm chin. dominant gene affecting the guard, threaten to harm. In accordance with Show Feet ...... 2 Neck: Short and thick. Curly Rules, ARTICLE SIXTEEN, the following down and awn hairs. The curl is Tail...... 4 fur prominent on neck. shall be considered mandatory most prominent around the neck Boning ...... 5 disqualifications: a cat that bites (216.9), a and tail in both coat lengths. Guard cat showing evidence of intent to deceive Musculature...... 5 BODY: hairs tend to have a coarse texture, (216.10), adult whole male cats not having Torso: Chest full, muscular, two descended testicles (216.11), cats with but the coat is very dense and COAT/COLOR/PATTERN 20 points semi-cobby. Rectangular with a all or part of the tail missing , except as overall soft and plush. The whiskers authorized by a Board approved standard Length ...... 5 slight rise toward the hindquarters. are curly as are the eyebrows. The (216.12.1), cats with more than five toes on Texture...... 10 Legs: Medium length, Selkirk Rex is a medium to large cat each front foot and four toes on each back Color ...... 3 substantail boning. foot, unless proved the result of an injury or with good balance between legs and Pattern...... 2 Feet: Large and round. as authorized by a Board approved standard body. Heavy boning gives the cat (216.12.2), visible or invisible tail faults if Tail: Medium length, thick, surprising weight. Females are less Board approved standard requires OTHER tapering to rounded tip...... 10 points massive than males, but both sexes disqualification (216.12.4), crossed eyes if Boning: Substantial. Board approved standard requires Balance ...... 2 have definite jowls. Coat continues Condition ...... 3 Musculature: Substantial. disqualification (216.12.5), total blindness to develop until about 2 years of (216.12.6), markedly smaller size, not in Temperament...... 5 age, so kittens should be judged keeping with the breed (216.12.9), and COAT: mainly on head and body type. depression of the sternum or unusually small CATEGORIES: Length: In both coat lengths, diameter of the rib cage itself (216.12.11.1). All. Kittens are curly at birth and may the curls are most prominent on the See Show Rules, ARTICLE SIXTEEN for lose their coat and begin to develop more comprehensive rules governing DIVISIONS: neck and tail. The curliness of the All. an adult curly coat at 8-10 months of penalties and disqualifications. coat on the saddle area of the back age. 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 Revised 120109 Selkirk Rex Breed Group Standard, 05/01/2008 SAVANNAH (SV) 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 HEAD...... 40 points of the eye resembles a boomerang set at preferred length just below the hock. Tail breed which closely resembles its ancestral Shape ...... 6 the exact angle so that the corner of the eye should taper slightly to a blunt end. Whippy source the African Serval, but is smaller in Ears...... 7 slopes down the line of the nose. The tails are not desired. stature. Affectionate and outgoing, with Eyes ...... 6 bottom half of the eye has an almond shape. Boning: Medium boning with exceptionally long neck, legs, and tall ears, Chin...... 4 The eyes are moderately deep set, low on densityand strength. as well as a medium length tail, the Muzzle...... 4 the forehead, and at least one eye width Musculature: Firm, well-developed, yet Savannah is both unusual and beautiful. Profile...... 4 apart. Tear stain markings are present smooth. The Savannah is also an exceptionally Nose ...... 3 along and between the eye and the nose. COAT: Short to medium in length with graceful, well-balanced cat with striking color Neck...... 6 All eye colors are allowed and are good substance and a slightly coarse feel to and pattern. BODY ...... 40 points independent of coat color. it. Coarser guard hairs cover a softer ALLOWANCES: Females proportionately Torso...... 8 Chin: From the frontal view the chin undercoat; the spots have a notably softer smaller than males Legs ...... 8 tapers to follow the triangle of the head. In texture than the guard hairs. The coat is not PENALIZE: Rosettes. Spots that are any Feet...... 3 profile, the nose is slightly protruding so that inordinately dense and lies relatively flat color other than dark brown to black. Any Tail...... 7 the angle from the nose to the chin slants against the body. distinct locket on the neck, chest, abdomen Boning...... 7 back, which may cause the chin to appear COLORS: Black, brown (black) spotted or any other area not provided for in the Musculature...... 7 recessed tabby, black silver spotted tabby, black standard. Vertically aligned spots or COAT/COLOR/PATTERN .... 20 points Muzzle: The muzzle is tapered with no smoke. No preference is given to ground mackerel tabby type stripes. Cobby body. Texture...... 8 break. It falls within the bottom portion of the color on the brown (black) spotted tabby. Small ears. Pattern...... 8 facial triangle that runs from the brow to the Bold, solid markings are preferred on all DISQUALIFY (DQ): Extra toes. Color ...... 4 point of the chin. Whisker pads are not tabbies. In any variation the lips are black, CATEGORY: Traditional. pronounced and the tear duct lines are prominent. On DIVISIONS: Solid, Tabby and Profile: The forehead is a straight to the spotted Savannahs the nose leather can Silver/Smoke Division. slightly convex curve from the top of the be pink to brick red surrounded by liner, COLORS: Black, Brown (Black) Spotted head to the ridge just above the eye where solid black, or black with a pink to brick Tabby, Black Silver Spotted Tabby and there is a slight change of direction and a center stripe. In black Savannahs, the nose Black Smoke. straight to very-slight concave curve from leather must be solid black. Paw pads in PERMISSIBLE OUTCROSSES: None that ridge to the tip of the nose. In profile, either color variation should be deep the face also forms a triangle from the top of yyyyy HEAD: charcoal or brownish black. Temperament must be unchallenging; any sign of Shape: The face forms an equilateral the eye to the tip of the nose, turning to PATTERN: SPOTTED PATTERN ONLY. definite challenge shall disqualify. The cat may triangle: the triangle is formed by the brow follow the jaw line and back up to the eye. The spotted Savannah pattern is made up exhibit fear, seek to flee, or generally complain line over the eyes; and the sides follow Nose: Viewing from the front, the nose of bold, solid dark-brown to black spots, aloud but may not threaten to harm. In down the jaw bone with a rounded finish at is wide across the top with low set nostrils. which can be round, oval, or elongated. A accordance with Show Rules, ARTICLE SIXTEEN, the following shall be considered the muzzle. Above this triangle the In profile, there is a slight downward turn at series of parallel stripes, from the back of forehead and ears form a rectangle from the the end, giving a rounded appearance. mandatory disqualifications: a cat that bites the head to just over the shoulder blades, (216.9), a cat showing evidence of intent to brow line to the tops of the ears. The head Nose leather is slightly convex and wraps up fan out slightly over the back and the over the nose. deceive (216.10), adult whole male cats not is small in proportion to the body. spotting pattern follows the line of the having two descended testicles (216.11), cats Ears: Ears are remarkably large and Neck: Long and lean. stripes from the shoulders continuing the with all or part of the tail missing , except as high on the head. They are wide with a BODY: length of the body. Smaller spots will be authorized by a Board approved standard deep base. They should be very upright Torso: The torso is long, lean and well- found on the legs and feet as well as on the (216.12.1), cats with more than five toes on each and have rounded tops. The outside base of muscled with a full deep rib cage, prominent face. In the black Savannah ghost spotting front foot and four toes on each back foot, unless the ear should start no lower on the head shoulder blades, a slight, but not extreme, 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 than the height of the eyes, but may be set tuck-up and a rounded rump. The hip and smoke Savannah is preferred. In all thigh are full and long and somewhat heavy invisible tail faults if Board approved standard higher. The inside base of the ears is set divisions, any visible pattern must be requires disqualification (216.12.4), crossed close at the top of the head; ideally, a in proportion to the rest of the body. spotted. eyes if Board approved standard requires vertical line can be drawn from the inner Legs: Longer than average, well TEMPERAMENT: The ideal Savannah is to disqualification (216.12.5), total blindness corner of the eye up to the inner base of the muscled, without appearing heavy or overly be a confident, alert, curious and friendly (216.12.6), markedly smaller size, not in keeping ear. Ear furnishings may be present; delicate. Back legs are slightly longer than cat. with the breed (216.12.9), and depression of the sternum or unusually small diameter of the rib pronounced ocelli are desirable. the front legs. GENERAL DESCRIPTION: The overall Eyes: Medium sized and set Feet: Oval, medium in size. cage itself (216.12.11.1). See Show Rules, impression of the Savannah is a tall lean ARTICLE SIXTEEN for more comprehensive underneath a slightly hooded brow. The top graceful cat with striking dark spots and rules governing penalties and disqualifications.

Corrected 6/1/2013 Savannah Breed Standard, 05/01/2012 Corrected 6/1/2013 Savannah Breed Standard, 05/01/2012 SPHYNX (SX) COAT/COLOR/PATTERN: WITHHOLD ALL AWARDS (WW): Length: Appears hairless. May Any indication of wavy hair or HEAD ...... 40 points Muzzle and Chin: Strong be covered with short, fine down. suggestion of the Devon Rex, or Shape ...... 10 rounded muzzle with distinct whisker May have puff of hair on tip of tail. Cornish Rex in molt.. Eyes ...... 5 break and firm chin. Whiskers are sparse and short. Ears ...... 10 Profile: Slight to moderate stop Texture: Chamois-like. A feeling DISQUALIFY (DQ): Any evidence of Muzzle and Chin ..... 5 at bridge of nose. of resistance may be felt when depilitating, plucking, shaving or Profile...... 5 Neck: Medium in length, stroking the skin of some cats. The clipping or any other means of hair Neck...... 5 rounded and well-muscled. The neck skin is very wrinkled in kittens. removal. Inability to handle. arches from the shoulders to the Adults should retain as many BODY ...... 30 points base of the skull and is powerful, wrinkles as possible, especially on Torso ...... 20 especially in males. the head, although wrinkling should Legs and Feet...... 5 not be so pronounced that it affects Tail...... 5 BODY: the cat's normal functions. Torso: Medium in size, medium GENERAL DESCRIPTION COAT/COLOR/PATTERN 30 points to medium long in length. The chest : The appears Color...... 5 is broad, may tend toward barrel Sphynx to be a hairless cat, Coat ...... 25 chested. The abdomen is well- although it is not truly hairless. The rounded, having the appearance of skin should have the texture of CATEGORY: All. having eaten a large meal, but not chamois. It may be covered with fat.. very fine down which is almost DIVISION: All. Legs: Length in proportion with imperceptible to both the eye and the body, with medium boning and firm touch. On the ears, muzzle, tail, feet COLOR: All. musculature. Hind legs slightly and scrotum, short, soft, fine hair is longer than front. Front legs widely allowed. Lack of coat makes the cat PERMISSIBLE OUTCROSSES: set. Females may have slightly finer quite warm to the touch. Whiskers  American Shorthair, Devon Rex. boning. and eyebrows may be present, either Temperament must be unchallenging; any Feet: Medium in size, oval shape whole or broken, or may be totally sign of definite challenge shall disqualify. The HEAD: with long, slender toes. The paw absent. The cat should not be small cat may exhibit fear, seek to flee, or generally or dainty. Males may be up to 25 complain aloud but may not threaten to harm. Shape: Medium-sized, modified pads are thicker than in other breeds, In accordance with Show Rules, ARTICLE wedge with rounded contours, giving the cat the appearance of percent larger so long as proper SIXTEEN, the following shall be considered slightly longer than wide. Skull is walking on "air cushions". The toes proportions are maintained. The mandatory disqualifications: a cat that bites (216.9), a cat showing evidence of intent to slightly rounded with a rather flat are very long, slender and prominent. Sphynx is sweet-tempered, lively, intelligent and above all amenable to deceive (216.10), adult whole male cats not forehead and prominent cheekbones Tail: Whippy, tapering from body having two descended testicles (216.11), cats and a distinct whisker break. to tip (rat-tailed). Length is in handling. with all or part of the tail missing , except as Eyes: Large, rounded lemon proportion to body. A lion tail (puff of authorized by a Board approved standard hair on tip) acceptable. PENALIZE: Overall small cat. Body (216.12.1), cats with more than five toes on shape. Slanting to outer corner of each front foot and four toes on each back ear. Slightly more than an eye width Musculature: Hard and that is too thin, frail-appearing or foot, unless proved the result of an injury or as between eyes. muscular, not delicate. delicate or fine-boned; too cobby or authorized by a Board approved standard Ears: Very large, broad at base Boning: Medium. foreign. Lack of wrinkles on the (216.12.2), visible or invisible tail faults if Board approved standard requires and open. Set upright, neither low head. Straight profile, narrow head. Non-amenable disposition. disqualification (216.12.4), crossed eyes if set nor on top of the head. The Board approved standard requires interior is totally hairless. Slight Significant amounts of hair above the disqualification (216.12.5), total blindness amount of hair allowed on lower ankle. (216.12.6), markedly smaller size, not in keeping with the breed (216.12.9), and outside edges and on the back of the ALLOWANCES depression of the sternum or unusually small ear. : Lockets. diameter of the rib cage itself (216.12.11.1). See Show Rules, ARTICLE SIXTEEN for more comprehensive rules governing penalties and disqualifications.

Revised 05/01/04 Sphynx Standard, 05/01/2004 Revised 05/01/04 Sphynx Standard, 05/01/2004 TURKISH ANGORA (TA) GENERAL DESCRIPTION: The ideal Turkish Angora is a perfectly HEAD ...... 40 points Chin: Firm, gently rounded, with balanced, graceful creature with a Shape ...... 9 tip perpendicular to the nose. fine, silky coat. When you handle it, Eyes ...... 4 Muzzle: Should be a continuation you are struck by the contrast Ears ...... 12 of the smooth lines of the wedge. between the soft flowing coat and the Chin ...... 2 Profile: Consists of two planes surprisingly firm, long muscular body Muzzle ...... 2 formed by the flat top head and the beneath it. The Angora is a very Profile...... 5 line of the nose meeting at an angle intelligent, active and inquisitive Neck...... 4 slightly above the eyes. breed that responds best to firm, but Nose...... 2 Neck: Slim, graceful, medium in gentle handling. In judging the length. Turkish Angora, refinement is more BODY ...... 40 points important than size. This should Torso ...... 9 BODY: especially be taken into Legs/Feet ...... 9 Torso: Long and slender, foreign consideration when comparing males Tail...... 8 in type. Shoulders should be the to females. Boning ...... 9 same width as the hips. Medium- ALLOWANCES Musculature ...... 5 sized. Narrow chest. Rump slightly : Allowances should higher than shoulders. be made for the following in mature COAT/COLOR ...... 15 points Legs/Feet: Long. Hind legs male cats: jowls, a slightly broader Coat ...... 10 longer than front legs. Feet are small, head, and a slightly wider ear set. Color...... 5 oval and in proportion with legs. Toe Adult males may be larger than adult tufts are desirable. females. Kittens and young adults OTHER ...... 5 points Tail: Tapering from a wide base may not be in full coat until after their Balance ...... 5 to a narrow end. Long in proportion first winter and the britches and ruff to body. With full plume. may take 2-3 years to develop.  CATEGORY: Traditional. Musculature: Firm. 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 COAT/COLOR nose. Gentle slope in profile. cat may exhibit fear, seek to flee, or generally DIVISIONS: All. : complain aloud but may not threaten to harm. Length: Semi-longhair with slight Lockets. In accordance with Show Rules, ARTICLE COLORS: All. undercoat; appearing to be single- SIXTEEN, the following shall be considered coated. Medium-long on the body. PENALIZE: Coarseness in any mandatory disqualifications: a cat that bites feature; broad chest, hips, or (216.9), a cat showing evidence of intent to PERMISSIBLE OUTCROSSES: Texture: Silky and fine, with little deceive (216.10), adult whole male cats not None. undercoat; wavy on stomach. 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 HEAD: OTHER: pinch. authorized by a Board approved standard (216.12.1), cats with more than five toes on Shape: Small to medium sized, Balance: Proportionate in all WITHHOLD ALL AWARDS (WW) each front foot and four toes on each back smooth, slightly modified wedge, with physical aspects with a graceful, lithe : foot, unless proved the result of an injury or as flat planes. appearance. This means that the Cobby body type. Oriental head or authorized by a Board approved standard combination of the long body, legs body type. (216.12.2), visible or invisible tail faults if Eyes: Large, walnut shaped. Board approved standard requires Slanting slightly upward, with an and tail with neck, head, and ears disqualification (216.12.4), crossed eyes if open expression. There is no should look as though they fit Board approved standard requires relationship between eye color and together and give an impression of disqualification (216.12.5), total blindness gentle flowing motion. (216.12.6), markedly smaller size, not in coat color, but clarity and uniformity keeping with the breed (216.12.9), and are paramount. depression of the sternum or unusually small Ears: Large, wide at base, diameter of the rib cage itself (216.12.11.1). tufted, and slightly pointed. Set high See Show Rules, ARTICLE SIXTEEN for more comprehensive rules governing on the head, vertical and erect . penalties and disqualifications.

Revised 05/01/04 Turkish Angora Standard, 05/01/2004 Revised 05/01/04 Turkish Angora Standard, 05/01/2004

TOYBOB BREED GROUP TB/TBL Feet: Rounded with elongated toes on the feral cats native to Russia. The Toybob has a hind legs. pleasant temperament and is affectionate The Toybob (TB) is a small cat with proportionally balanced features, medium Tail: Bobbed with kinks and curves in any while also obedient to their human muscularity, and bone structure. The cat's bobbed tail is owed to a natural mutation(s) companions. Despite their small size, they are combination but also may be almost straight. found in feral cats from Russia. The Toybob temperament is very gentle and the cat The tail minimum length is 1 inch (minimum active, playful and agile. amenable to handle. Toybob Longhair (TBL) is the semi-longhair version of the breed. two vertebrae) to the maximum length (without ALLOWANCES: Jowls in adult males, males stretching) down to the hock. The last bone smaller than females, longer necks in kittens, HEAD ...... 4 0 points face to mid muzzle, to create a slight to no may gently be felt to be pointed, not blunt. white spotting on feet in pointed coat whisker pinch and ending in a round, modified divisions. Shape ...... 9 Musculature: Firm, solid and well developed Eyes ...... 10 square shaped muzzle. Jowls are prominent in adult males. with clean lines and no bulging appearance. PENALIZE: Ears ...... 5 Boning: Strong, moderately refined and TB: Small eyes. Longer necks in adults. Too Chin ...... 3 Ears: Medium tall, high on the head, one ear width apart and wide at the base. Ears must proportional to the body. Neither heavy nor foreign body type. Oversized cat. Tail length Muzzle ...... 3 be as tall as wide in length, with rounded tips delicate. past hock. Nose ...... 1 and slightly tilted forward. TBL: COAT: Small eyes. Longer necks in adults. Profile ...... 7 Eyes: Eyes must be large, expressive, oval Too foreign body type. Oversized cat. Tail Color/Pattern: All length past hock. Long Persian-like coat. Tufts Neck ...... 2 with a slight upward slant. The line across the on ears. corners of the eye leads to the outer base of Texture/Length — BODY ...... 40 points the ear. When wide open, eyes can appear WITHHOLD ALL AWARDS (WW): No Torso ...... 10 larger and round. The big-eyed expression is TB: Coat is short, soft and slighlty plush to the flexibility to the tail. Crossed eyes. touch, dense but not thick. The coat is rather Legs ...... 4 what gives the Toybob its sweet-faced look. DISQUALIFICATION (DQ): Any sign of the resilient and not close lying to the body. The Eye Color: Traditional eye color is related to "Dominant Blue Eye" mutation (e.g. Ojos Feet ...... 2 coat has developed undercoat where the coat color, pointed divisions are blue; sepia is Azules, Russian Altai/Topaz). Short Tail ...... 10 topcoat is almost the same length as the gold/green, mink is blue/green eyes. Munchkin-like legs. Docked tail. No tail. Boning ...... 7 undercoat. Stomach hair is shorter and softer, Undernourished or frail. Musculature ...... 7 PROFILE: while fur texture on the spine area is slightly thicker and coarser. Kittens can have a COAT ...... 20 points Distinctly curved profile with a dip from the forehead to the nose at the eye-middle level. somewhat woolly coat. Length ...... 5 Definite stop is not allowed TBL: Coat is semi-longhair in length and Texture ...... 10 Chin: Strong with moderate depth, so as to softer than the short-coated variety. Topcoat Color/Pattern ...... 5 still be in line with nose tip. Chin must be is slightly longer in length than the undercoat neither receding nor protruding. but also giving it a plushy but not too thick feel CATEGORY: All through the entire body. The coat has very Temperament must be unchallenging; any sign of definite challenge shall disqualify. The cat may exhibit fear, seek to Neck: Short and Thick. Allowances must be minimal ruff if any over the whole cat’s body DIVISIONS: All made for longer necks in kittens flee, or generally complain aloud but may not threaten to with visible ears and feet furnishings. No ear harm. In accordance with Show Rules, ARTICLE COLORS: All Muzzle: Short, rounded, modified square tufts. SIXTEEN, the following shall be considered mandatory shape in proportion to the face. Nose is disqualifications: a cat that bites (216.9), a cat showing GENERAL DESCRIPTION: evidence of intent to deceive (216.10), adult whole male PERMISSIBLE OUTCROSS: Roman. cats not having two descended testicles (216.11), cats with The Toybob is a naturally small, bobtailed all or part of the tail missing , except as authorized by a Russian Domestic Shorthair and Longhair BODY: board approved standard (216.12.1), cats with more than with similar phenotype. The outcross policy is cat primarily developed in the Rostov and Ural five toes on each front foot and four toes on each back currently permitted during the breed Torso: Small and compact with a solid chest. Regions of Russia. The Toybob name is foot, unless proved the result of an injury or as authorized development and recognition process to Broad rib cage and slight depth of flank add to derived from two words, where “Toy” is meant by a Board approved standard (216.12.2), visible or the solidness of the overall body balance. to describe a playful small-sized cat breed, invisible tail faults if Board approved standard requires ensure the genetic soundness of the breed. disqualification Back is almost straight when viewed from the and “bob” refers to a bobbed tail. Toybobs (216.12.4), crossed eyes if Board approved standard HEAD: side when the cat is in natural walking have compact, muscular bodies with short requires disqualification (216.12.5), total blindness bobbed tails consisting of several kinked (216.12.6), markedly smaller size, not in keeping with the Shape: Medium sized modified wedge with position. vertebrae. The Toybob body should not look breed (216.12.9), and depression of the sternum or rounded contours and a flat plane above the Legs: Strong, medium in proportion to the unusually small diameter of the rib cage itself eyebrows. Head is slightly longer than broader nor feel refined or delicate. The cat’s bobbed (216.12.11.1). See Show Rules, ARTICLE SIXTEEN for body. Hind legs are slightly longer than front tail is unique to the breed and due to a with rounded cheekbones curved inward from legs. more comprehensive rules governing penalties and spontaneous mutation(s) that appeared in disqualifications.

Toybob Breed Group TB/TBL Toybob Breed Group TB/TBL TOYGER (TG) 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 HEAD ...... 35 points BODY: pattern must be extreme and distinct; giving breed profile, breeding program and genetic Shape ...... 2 Torso: Medium to deep, long and a clear, sharply edged pattern. makeup of the Toyger. Ears...... 6 muscular with rolling contours; strong and Ground pattern: A modified dorsal ALLOWANCES: Females may be somewhat Eyes ...... 6 robust but not blocky. Strength is in the (upper and outer), colored ground with a smaller and less muscular than males and Chin...... 6 forequarters. Shoulders may interrupt top ventral (inner and under) whited ground as may exhibit no head ruff. Well-muscled males Muzzle...... 6 line. Chest is broad and deep, never described and excepted below. Edges of may lack shoulder to neck definition. Kittens Nose...... 4 interrupting neckline from head to foreleg. ground areas should be distinct with may be somewhat longer coated, be less Profile...... 4 Legs and Feet: Medium length such that contrast. rufused and be rather uncoordinated. Color Neck...... 1 the space between the ground and the body is Body: Body stripes shall generally be may vary somewhat in intensity seasonally. BODY ...... 25 points equal to the depth of the torso. Legs as long vertically aligned with encircling markings PENALIZE: Classic alignment of mackerel Torso ...... 4 in back as in front. Long toed, well knuckled on neck, legs and tail. Bold, braided, non- stripes on body (strongly suggesting a bulls Legs and Feet ...... 4 feet seem large. uniform stripes including stretched rosettes eye or curved lines). Substantially darker Tail...... 4 Tail: Very long and muscular with blunt, are preferred. Some stretched spots are markings on points. A dorsal stripe. Boning ...... 7 rounded tip; rope-like. Set low and carried acceptable. Belly and inside of legs must Traditional tabby face markings ONLY. No Musculature...... 6 low. be marked. Whited ground shall include glitter. Narrow nose leather. Excessive size COAT/COLOR/PATTERN .... 40 points Boning: Very large, dense, robust; never ventral areas of belly, underside of base of or unmuscled bulk. Lockets. Length/Texture ...... 5 delicate. tail, insides of legs, and chest. Spillage or WITHHOLD ALL AWARDS (WW): Ticked fur Pattern...... 20 Musculature: Very muscular and athletic wrap of whited ground onto lower sides, that obscures markings. Belly or chest not Color ...... 15 looking, especially in young males. backs of legs and sides of chest for a marked. Tail tip not black. Blue eyes. CATEGORY: Traditional. COAT: greater amount of visibility is desirable. Paw DISQUALIFY (DQ): Mouth alignment not DIVISION: Tabby. Length: Coat is short except: markings pads and tail tip must be black. proper. COLOR: Brown Mackerel Tabby ONLY. may be slightly but uniformly longer than Face and Head: Facial stripes and PERMISSIBLE OUTCROSSES: None. ground colored fur on body for a sculpted markings shall be circularly aligned around HEAD: effect. Longer temple and jowl ruff fur is the face. Preference shall be given to Shape: Medium-sized. Long, broad preferred. forehead butterfly markings and to and deep. Side view: 1/2 hexagon as Texture/Density: Fur is thick, luxurious encircling jowl markings. Traditional tabby defined by angle change points of chin, and unusually soft, plush but resilient. markings moving radially away from the  nose, forehead and back skull. All contours Glitter: Some glitter required. The more face for any distance are undesirable. Temperament must be unchallenging; any sign well-defined, muscular and rounded. the better without undue loss of contrast or Whited ground areas shall include throat, of definite challenge shall disqualify. The cat Ears: Rounded. Small preferred. Set whited ground. chin, outer parts of jowls and cheeks, and may exhibit fear, seek to flee, or generally as much on the side as on the top. Thickly COLOR: Tabby markings shall be virtually lower part of whisker pads as well as areas complain aloud but may not threaten to harm. In furred temples and ears preferred. Lynx black to brown or even tan. Very dark around and over eyes, spilling upward onto accordance with Show Rules, ARTICLE tipping undesirable. markings on a richly colored rufused ground is temples and forehead. Ears having dark SIXTEEN, the following shall be considered Eyes: Small to medium, circular with preferred. Markings uniformly dark from tip of backs, with a lighter to virtually white "thumb mandatory disqualifications: a cat that bites (216.9), a cat showing evidence of intent to gentle hooding of upper inside. Set back hair to skin are preferred. Mouse colored mark" desirable. Black mascara, lipstick undercoat is acceptable. Whited ground color and whisker spot markings and white deceive (216.10), adult whole male cats not into face, and on slight bias toward base of having two descended testicles (216.11), cats shall be as uniformly light to as white as spectacles are desirable. ear. Rich deep color preferred. with all or part of the tail missing , except as possible and appears as per pattern GENERAL DESCRIPTION Chin: Very strong. Deep, wide. Bite : The Toyger is authorized by a Board approved standard must be correct. requirements below. a designer cat: a loving, glittered, medium (216.12.1), cats with more than five toes on each Muzzle: Medium length to long and Contrast: All colors next to each other sized domestic shorthair companion cat front foot and four toes on each back foot, deep with well-defined, rounded muscular should be as different in value as possible. reminiscent of the big cats in pattern, type, unless proved the result of an injury or as contours. Full face view: a long inverted The visibly noticeable difference in color and confidence and movement. Designed with authorized by a Board approved standard heart shape from forehead to rounded value between two coat colors should be the experience of active cat ownership in (216.12.2), visible or invisible tail faults if Board whisker pads. great or high between the tabby markings and the modern urban setting foremost in mind, approved standard requires disqualification Nose: Muscular, long, and rounded, the background color, and high between the this cat must be a uniquely beautiful and (216.12.4), crossed eyes if Board approved widening toward end to at least as wide as dorsal orange background ground color and engaging companion, willing and able to standard requires disqualification (216.12.5), the space between the eyes. Greater nose ventral whited background ground color, and thrive in a human centered life. Thus, total blindness (216.12.6), markedly smaller size, leather width is preferred, depth is shallow. high between the dark ear color and the companionability traits, such as, but not not in keeping with the breed (216.12.9), and Profile: Biplaner: angle change above lighter "thumb print," and high between the limited to, dependable, quiet temperament; depression of the sternum or unusually small the eyes. A slightly concave nose line whited ground color of parts of the face and its laid-back personality, intelligent and easily diameter of the rib cage itself (216.12.11.1). acceptable. modified tabby markings. trained and handled; good athletic ability; See Show Rules, ARTICLE SIXTEEN for more comprehensive rules governing penalties and Neck: Long and muscular. disqualifications.

Revised 06/18/08 Toyger Breed Standard, 05/01/2008 Revised 06/18/08 Toyger Breed Standard, 05/01/2008 THAI (TH) Siam and the “marten-faced” Siamese of PENALIZE: Genuinely round eyes. th HEAD ...... 40 points Muzzle: Medium to slightly long. early 20 century America and Europe. It Extreme oriental eyes. Blunt or pointy Shape ...... 15 Wedge-shaped: like a tapering garden cannot be stated enough that the Thai muzzle. Narrow upper head. Small ears, Profile and nose ...... 5 spade with a rounded end. Little or no should not be extreme in any way, but its very large ears, or ears set low (closer to Eyes ...... 4 whisker break. Medium-boned. appearance and personality should reflect the side of the head than the top). Ears...... 7 Chin: Neither weak nor too its Thailand heritage. The Thai is not, and Compact body or distinctly tubular body. Muzzle and chin ...... 7 prominent, aligned vertically with the should not resemble, a native Western Whippy tail. Excess undercoat (plush Neck ...... 2 nose. breed. The breed began in the 1950s coat). Ghost markings in non-agouti adult when breeders scattered around the world BODY ...... 40 points Neck: Medium length, neither thin cats. chose to breed, or sometimes unwittingly Torso...... 15 nor overly muscular. continued to breed, Siamese of the WITHHOLD ALL AWARDS (WW) Legs and feet ...... 8 : moderate, early 20th century type. In the Tail ...... 5 BODY: Pronounced stop in profile. Pronounced 1980s, the first breed clubs dedicated to Boning...... 8 Torso: Moderately long, lithe and convex forehead. Distinct ear tufts. Fluffy these cats were established in the United Musculature...... 4 graceful like a small panther. Well toned, fur with dense undercoat (“teddy bear” States and Europe. In 2001, breeders COAT/COLOR/PATTERN . . . 20 points but neither tubular nor compact. High coat). Cobby body. Obesity. White began importing indigenous pointed cats Texture and length ....15 enough on legs for desired foreign type. lockets and buttons; white toes and feet from Thailand in a conscious effort to Color...... 5 Underbelly is mostly level and parallel to (including paw pads); patches of white in expand and preserve a healthy gene pool the points. Eye color other than blue. CATEGORY: Pointed. the ground and firm. However, a slight for the Thai breed as well as to preserve DIVISIONS: Solid, Tabby, and Tortie. amount of loose skin on the underbelly the genes of Southeast Asia’s native race DISQUALIFICATION: Visible tail fault. COLORS: All. below the flank is permissible. Legs: Medium length, graceful in 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 PERMISSIBLE OUTCROSS: Siamese form, but not coarse. Feet: Oval shape; medium size in breed is the unique head shape, a (xiphoid process). laterally rounded upper head from which HEAD proportion to cat. : projects a distinctly wedge-shaped Shape: Modified wedge, medium Tail: As long as the torso, tapering gradually to the tip. muzzle. In keeping with the Thai’s roots width with rounded cheeks and tapering in tropical Thailand, another important Boning: Medium. Graceful. Neither  muzzle. Head is longer than wide, but not feature is the breed’s very short coat, first extreme or narrow. Cheekbones curve refined nor coarse. Temperament must be unchallenging; any sign Musculature: Firm, but lithe, not clearly described in the West by Harrison of definite challenge shall disqualify. The cat inward to where the muzzle begins. Weir in 1889. The Thai is a well balanced Muzzle is wedge-shaped, but rounded on meaty or dense. When picked up, cat may exhibit fear, seek to flee, or generally weighs about as much as, or slightly more cat without any extremes, in harmony in complain aloud but may not threaten to harm. the end like a tapering garden spade. In accordance with Show Rules, ARTICLE than, one would predict visually. appearance and character. Forehead is flat and long. SIXTEEN, the following shall be considered Profile/Nose: Nearly straight, but with mandatory disqualifications: a cat that bites COAT/COLOR/PATTERN: ALLOWANCE: Incomplete point color a slight downhill slope starting just above and mask in kittens and young adults up (216.9), a cat showing evidence of intent to the eyes and ending just below the eyes. Texture: Silky; very little undercoat. deceive (216.10), adult whole male cats not Not a “painted on” coat, but definitely to 12 months. Slight tabby markings on having two descended testicles (216.11), cats In profile, nose may be straight or slightly the body of lynx points as long as there is convex. close-lying. with all or part of the tail missing , except as a good contrast to the points. Darker authorized by a Board approved standard Eyes: Medium to slightly large, a very Length: Very short to short. Body Color: Preferably a very pale body shading in older cats as long as (216.12.1), cats with more than five toes on full almond shape, not oriental. Set there is still a definite contrast between each front foot and four toes on each back foot, slightly more than an eye width apart. A off-white. Evenness of the body color and unless proved the result of an injury or as contrast with the points are more body and points. Stud jowls in males. line from inner corner through outer Females tend to be smaller, slightly finer authorized by a Board approved standard important than extreme whiteness. (216.12.2), visible or invisible tail faults if corner of eye meets outer base of ear. boned, and less muscular than males. Eye Color: Blue. Deep blue shades Point Color: Appropriate for color Board approved standard requires preferred. Brilliance and luminosity are class, dense and even. Mask, ears, feet disqualification (216.12.4), crossed eyes if more important than depth of color. and tail should match in color. Board approved standard requires disqualification (216.12.5), total blindness Ears: Medium in size to slightly large, GENERAL DESCRIPTION (216.12.6), markedly smaller size, not in wide at the base, oval tips. Tip of ears : The ideal cat keeping with the breed (216.12.9), and point outward at an angle slightly closer to of this breed is a medium to slightly large, depression of the sternum or unusually small the top than side of the head (35 degrees pointed cat of foreign type, descended diameter of the rib cage itself (216.12.11.1). from vertical). Allow for very light from and resembling the indigenous See Show Rules, ARTICLE SIXTEEN for more furnishings. pointed cats of Thailand. The Thai is comprehensive rules governing penalties and intended to be both the living equivalent of disqualifications the original “Wichien-maat” of ancient

Revised 05/01/2010 Thai Breed Standard, 05/01/2010 Revised 05/01/2010 Thai Breed Standard, 05/01/2010 T O N K I N E S E (TO) 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. HEAD ...... 30 points profile, the tip of the chin lines with the tip definite contrast to points. Body color in PENALIZE: Round or overly oriental Shape ...... 5 of the nose in the same vertical plane. sepias closer to that of extremities, eyes. Definite nose break. Barring on Ears ...... 4 Muzzle: Medium length. Good width showing slighter contrast to points. body, tail or legs. Eyes ...... 5 at jaw hinge, tapering gently to blunt finish, Preference should be given to clarity and WITHHOLD ALL AWARDS(WW): Round Chin...... 3 neither pointed nor excessively rounded. maximum contrast in all colors, not to hue. head with protuberant round eyes, short Muzzle...... 3 Muzzle break is definite but gently curved Full color development may take up to 18 muzzle, and nose break; extreme Nose...... 1 following the lines of the wedge with no months, particularly in light colors ranginess or cobbiness; white locket or Profile...... 8 suggestion of foxiness. Point Color: Even and unbarred, button; pigment absent or spotty on Neck...... 1 Nose: Slight convex curvature, neither without ticking or white hairs; paw pads leather; emaciation or apparent poor BODY AND TAIL ...... 30 points ruler straight nor humped. and nose leather properly pigmented. In health. Torso...... 11 Profile: Slight convex curve from top pointeds and minks, color comparable on DISQUALIFY (DQ): Rapid oscillation of Legs ...... 3 of head to just above eyes, dipping to a mask, ears, feet and tail, with points eyes; depressed or protruding sternum; Feet...... 2 gentle stop at or just below eye level, with dense and clearly marked, but merging miniaturization (mature males less than 7 Tail ...... 2 no appearance of a break. Cheekbones gently into body color on minks, pounds, females less than 5 pounds); any Boning...... 4 are high and gently planed. particularly on legs. Except in kittens, visible malformation not covered by Show BODY: Musculature ...... 8 there should be visible gauntlets and Rules COAT/COLOR/PATTERN . . . 30 points Torso: Medium length rectangle, tracings connecting mask to ears. Mask Length ...... 3 appearing neither compact nor elongated. should cover entire face including whisker Texture...... 3 Shape is semi-foreign, neither stocky nor pads, but must not extend over top of Pattern/Color: rangy. Size is medium, males larger than head like a hood. In sepias there is Body...... 8 females, appearing neither slight nor darker shading of varying degree on face, Points, Nose Leather, bulky. Chest is of medium width, rounding ears, tail, and feet, most noticeable in Paw Pads ...... 8 gently in front, ribs slightly curved. Flanks young cats and light colors; this is in no Eyes ...... 8 level. Back rises slightly from shoulders to way a fault. OTHER ...... 10 points rump. Eye Color: Chartreuse in sepias, Balance...... 4 Legs: Fairly slim and proportionate in green-gold to yellow-green; aqua in  Condition ...... 3 length and bone to body. Hind legs minks, blue-green to green-blue; blue in Temperament must be unchallenging; any sign Temperament...... 3 slightly longer than front. pointeds, sky to violet. Deep, clear, of definite challenge shall disqualify. The cat CATEGORIES: Sepia, Mink, Pointed. Feet: Oval in shape and medium in brilliant, mid-range colors preferred. Color may exhibit fear, seek to flee, or generally complain aloud but may not threaten to harm. DIVISION: Solid and Tortoiseshell. size. best determined in natural light. In accordance with Show Rules, ARTICLE COLORS: Tail: Wider at base, but not thick, GENERAL DESCRIPTION: All. The ideal SIXTEEN, the following shall be considered PERMISSIBLE OUTCROSSES tapering gently to slightly blunted tip. : Tonkinese is a medium-sized cat of mandatory disqualifications: a cat that bites Burmese, Siamese, European Burmese. Length is approximately equal to body semi-foreign type, well-muscled, with a (216.9), a cat showing evidence of intent to HEAD: length from rump to shoulder blades. firm feel and surprising weight for its size. deceive (216.10), adult whole male cats not Shape: Medium-short, modified Boning: Refined medium, The impression should be of an alert, having two descended testicles (216.11), cats wedge with clean, gently-curved contours, proportionate to body. Neither heavy nor sociable cat in superb condition, silken with all or part of the tail missing , except as just slightly longer than wide. Head and delicate. coated and gracefully athletic. authorized by a Board approved standard ears give the impression of an equilateral Musculature: Solid, well-developed, BALANCE/CONDITION: Impression (216.12.1), cats with more than five toes on each front foot and four toes on each back triangle when viewed from the front. with clean lines. Not burly or coarse. should be of an alert, active cat in superb Abdomen firm and taut. Shoulders may foot, unless proved the result of an injury or as Ears: Slightly longer than wide. condition, silken coated and gracefully authorized by a Board approved standard Broad base with oval tips. Medium in be quite muscular in mature male. athletic. .Proper proportions and balance COAT/COLOR/PATTERN: (216.12.2), visible or invisible tail faults if size. Placed as much on the side of the are more important than exact size, and Board approved standard requires head as the top with outer line continuing Coat: Medium short in length. Density excellence in one aspect does not offset disqualification (216.12.4), crossed eyes if line of wedge. Pricked slight forward. is luxuriant, but close-lying. deficiency in another. Board approved standard requires Eyes: The shape of a peach pit, half Texture: Fine, soft, and silky with ALLOWANCES: Incompletely developed disqualification (216.12.5), total blindness almond on top, slightly more rounded on lustrous sheen. eye and point color under 1 year of age. (216.12.6), markedly smaller size, not in bottom and in proportion to rest of face; Body Color: Rich and even, without Darker body color due to age, provided keeping with the breed (216.12.9), and medium in size and placed well-apart, at dark spots, barring, or noticeable number acceptable contrast to points is depression of the sternum or unusually small diameter of the rib cage itself (216.12.11.1). least one eye-width between. Slanted of white hairs, shading gradually to slightly maintained in pointed and mink colors. See Show Rules, ARTICLE SIXTEEN for more toward outer edge of ear. lighter hue on under parts. Hair may be Apparent greater width and rounding of lighter at the roots. Body color in pointeds, comprehensive rules governing penalties and Chin: Firmly curved, neither head in adult males due to stud jowls. disqualifications. prominent nor weak with proper bite. In a shaded neutral lacking color on under Very slightly shorter, rounder head and

Revised 05/01/04 Tonkinese Breed Standard, 05/01/2004 Revised 05/01/04 Tonkinese Breed Standard, 05/01/2004 TENNESSEE REX (TR/TRS) The Tennessee Rex is a natural mutation that occurred in the feral cat population. The breed has two characteristics that define a Tennessee Rex; they are a recessive curly hair coat that gives the cat a rex appearance, and a mix of shining hairs (called Satin) that gives the cat a sparkling appearance. The two traits make the Tennessee Rex unique from any other breed of cat. The Tennessee Rex occurs in both longhair and shorthair. HEAD...... 30 points Chin: Rounded, shallow but not Shape ...... 6 receding, gently sloped in profile Ears ...... 3 Profile/Nose: Two planed, flat to gently Eyes ...... 5 rounded forehead, gentle stop, slight Muzzle ...... 5 nose bump. Chin/nose ...... 5 Neck: Short and thick. Athletic. Profile ...... 4 Neck ...... 2 BODY: BODY ...... 30 points Torso: Semi-cobby, large, long and Torso ...... 8 rectangular but not slender. Body Legs/ Feet ...... 7 muscular and athletic. Chest full. Tail...... 6 Back straight, but higher in the hips. Boning ...... 5 Legs and Feet: Medium length Musculature...... 4 legs in proportion bo body with large, COAT/COLOR/PATTERN 40 points rounded fully reed paws. Length/Texture ...... 5 Tail: Wide at base tapering to tip, Texture ...... 18 3/4 to fullly reed. Pattern...... 0 Boning: Substantial. Color ...... 17 Musculature: Firm, athletic. CATEGORIES: All. COAT: DIVISIONS: All. Length: COLORS: All. LH: Medium-long with fully plumed PERMISSIBLE OUTCROSSES: wavy tail. Domestic longhair or shorthair not a SH: Medium short with reed tail. member of a recognized breed. Reed Hair: In both hair lengths, HEAD: the coat will be very curly on neck and Shape: A modified wedge with jowls with less curl under the chin. gently rounded contours with breadth Curly hair at base of ears becoming across prominent cheekbones. wavy towards hips. Small curls at Ears: Medium to medium large base of throat becoming long and wavy size, broad at base, cupped, slightly at flanks. Front portion of leg curly rounded tips. May or may not have including shoulders, front portion of furnishings. Set slightly low and back legs becoming wavy at britches. slightly upright. Satin effect: should shine and Eyes: Large rounded almond, have a rich satin appearance. Hair moderately wide set. Deep color sparkles in light and also intensifies the preferred. color of the coat. Muzzle: Medium long with strong Texture: Soft; should not mat. whisker break, medium wide with COLOR: All. obvious whisker pads, whiskers may PATTERN: Traditional. be curly or wavy.

Revised 05/01/18 Tennessee Rex Breed Standard, 05/01/2018 GENERAL DESCRIPTION: The Tennessee Rex is a naturally o c c u r r i n g m u t a t i o n t h a t spontaneously appeared in the Tennessee Valley in 2004. It is a medium to large-sized cat, which is curly coated from birth. The cost consists of all types of hair (guard, awn, down) with the guard hairs being soft. The curly hair is most prominent on the neck, shoulders, chest, legs and tail. All types of fur on the Tennessee Rex should shine or glisten with a rich satin appearance as well as sparkle when viewed looking across the coat under lights. The satin effect gives the cat the ability to reflect sunlight giving the cat a metallic shine and sparkle in the sunlight. The hair seems to be fragile on the back feet and will appear to “molt” in that area. The whiskers can be long or short, but will always be sightly or extremely curly, as well as being fragile. As kittens, the fur will “molt” in the temple area between he ear and stomach and will – – – – – be symmetrical. The temperament is Temperament must be unchallenging; any sign gentle and loving. of definite challenge shall disqualify. The cat may exhibit fear, seek to flee, or generally LOCKETS: Allowed. complain aloud but may not threaten to harm. ALLOWANCES: “Molting” of coat in In accordance with Show Rules, ARTICLE kittens. SIXTEEN, the following shall be considered DISQUALIFY (DQ): No satin sparkle mandatory disqualifications: a cat that bites (216.9), a cat showing evidence of intent to on coat. deceive (216.10), adult whole male cats not having two descended testicles (216.11), cats with all or part 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 back 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 Board approved standard requires disqualification (216.12.4), crossed eyes if Board approved standard requires disqualification (216.12.5), 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 governing penalties and disqualifications.

Revised 05/01/18 Tennessee Rex Breed Standard, 05/01/2018 TURKISH VAN (TV) 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 HEAD Muzzle: The muzzle is neat, rounded, ...... 35 points of any evidence of color. All nose and gentle pressure. As they are very Shape ...... 7 and proportionate to head, with a definite leather/paw pads are pink. intelligent and alert cats, they feel more Eyes...... 5 but not sharp whisker break (must be felt in Pattern: Solid white cats should be free secure and perform best when allowed to Ears...... 5 full-coated cats). of any evidence of pattern. stand on their own on the table (if Chin...... 5 Profile: Slight dip below eye level ANY COLOR WITH WHITE DIVISIONS: temperament allows). Muzzle...... 3 marked by a change in direction of hair PENALIZE: Profile...... 7 growth. Nose has a slight downward curve, Color: White with Van Pattern markings. All traditional colors, may be General: Any evidence toward Neck...... 3 but not so pronounced as to be a Roman extremes (i.e., short cobbiness or svelte, BODY tabbied or not, and are true to color ...... 35 points profile. fine boning); flat profile. Torso ...... 20 Neck: Medium short and muscular. description. All nose leather/paw pads are pink unless colored in patches by random Particolor: Color over more than 20 Legs/Feet ...... 8 May have full ruff with winter coat in mature percent of the cat; lack of facial blaze. Tail...... 7 adults. spotting. Since the white spotting gene is present, you may also see white patches in Solid: Yellowing on the coat. COAT/COLOR/PATTERN .... 30 points BODY: the colored areas or a small white tail tip. WITHHOLD ALL AWARDS (WW): Length/Texture ...... 15 Torso: Sturdy and long. Full chest and General: Definite nose break, poor Pattern/Color ...... 15 substantial musculature. No hard planes or Lockets do not apply. Pattern: Van pattern only, which is a condition. CATEGORY: Traditional. angles to shape of body. The rib cage is blazed head patch and colored tail on white. Any Color with White Divisions: Total DIVISIONS: Solid, Solid/white, Tortie/white, somewhat rounded (no slab sides). Size is Markings are ideally confined to the head absence of color on the head or tail; bicolor Tabby/white, Silver and/or Smoke/white large and imposing in males, females pattern. COLORS proportionately less so. Kittens do not have and tail, but up to 20 percent of the cat (includes head and tail) may be colored with Solid: Any color other than white. Any Solid: Solid white ONLY. the hard muscular feel of adults. Mature random spotting as long as it does not spot of color on the body, head or tail, Any color with white. All traditional males should exhibit marked muscular detract from the van pattern. A blaze (a except that which is allowed on any other colors, Van pattern only. Tabbies are not development in the neck and shoulders. white streak up the nose) to at least white cat of other breeds. differentiated among the different tabby Shoulders should be as far apart as head is between the front edge of the ears is patterns. wide. Body tapers slightly to a strong pelvis. desirable. Allow for extended color on head PERMISSIBLE OUTCROSSES: None. Allow for loose skin between the back legs. Boning: Medium, well-muscled all over. or rump. Color on the tail should be HEAD: Legs and Feet: Medium length forelegs continuous from base to tip. In tabbied colors, it should be ringed and darker above Shape: Large to medium size. Broad with hind legs slightly longer. Medium boned  than below. Color may extend up rump. in males, moderately broad in females. with strong trim muscles. Neat, round feet Temperament must be unchallenging; any GENERAL DESCRIPTION: The Modified wedge with rounded contours and with toes tufted. sign of definite challenge shall disqualify. The Turkish Van is a natural breed cat that high cheekbones. Forehead slightly Tail: The tail is a brush or plume, cat may exhibit fear, seek to flee, or generally originated in the rugged and climatically rounded. Allowances must be made for medium-length and in proportion to the cat. complain aloud but may not threaten to harm. varied region of Lake Van, Turkey. In the jowling in the males. Head is slightly longer Hair is at least 2 inches long in adults with a In accordance with Show Rules, ARTICLE Van Region, Turkish Van Cats are than it is wide. The face should not look foxy full brush. SIXTEEN, the following shall be considered traditionally a solid white cat or a white cat or rounded. COAT: mandatory disqualifications: a cat that bites that has colored markings of a distinctive (216.9), a cat showing evidence of intent to Eyes: Large, walnut to peach pit shape, Length: Semi-long with no wooly pattern known as Van Pattern. Van Pattern deceive (216.10), adult whole male cats not set slightly oblique. Color is amber, blue or undercoat. Due to the extremes in climate restricts color on a white cat to the head and having two descended testicles (216.11), cats odd eyed. Moderately large, a rounded of their native region, the breed carries two tail. The Vans are solidly built semi- with all or part of the tail missing , except as aperture slightly drawn out at the corners, distinctive coat lengths and allowances longhaired cat with no undercoat and authorized by a Board approved standard set at a slant, equidistant from the outside must be made for the seasonal coat. The display seasonal variations in coat (216.12.1), cats with more than five toes on base of the ear to the tip of the nose. Eyes summer coat is short, conveying the appearance. The strength and power of each front foot and four toes on each back should be clear, alert and expressive. Allow appearance of a shorthair except for foot, unless proved the result of an injury or as these cats is evidenced in a substantial for faded eye color and greenish cast to feathering of tummy and britches and is not authorized by a Board approved standard body and legs, well-developed chest, and amber eyes in cats over 18 months of age. as soft. The winter coat is substantially (216.12.2), visible or invisible tail faults if Rims are pink unless colored from random longer and thicker. Facial fur is short. A muscularity. These cats take a full 3 to 5 Board approved standard requires spotting. frontal neck ruff and full brush tail become years to reach full maturity and disqualification (216.12.4), crossed eyes if Ears: Moderately large to large, set more pronounced with age. The above development; therefore, allowances must be Board approved standard requires fairly high and well apart; the inside edge of description is that of a mature adult, made for age and sex. Despite age and disqualification (216.12.5), total blindness the ear is slightly angled to the outside with allowances must be made for shorter coats sex, as adults, individuals should convey an (216.12.6), markedly smaller size, not in the outside edge fairly straight but not and tail hair on kittens and young adults. overall impression of a well-balanced and keeping with the breed (216.12.9), and necessarily in line with the side of the face; Texture: Soft, with the feel of well-proportioned appearance in which no depression of the sternum or unusually small wide at the base. Tips are slightly rounded. cashmere. Individual hair is fine, water feature is exaggerated to foster weakness diameter of the rib cage itself (216.12.11.1). Insides should be well feathered. resistant and has a slight stand-away or extremes. These cats should appear See Show Rules, ARTICLE SIXTEEN for more comprehensive rules governing Chin: Rounded somewhat, with an quality, particularly in winter. Winter coat is alert and healthy, and be well-groomed. penalties and disqualifications. even bite. fuller, longer and softer. Males should be large and imposing,

Revised 11/15/08 Turkish Van Breed Standard, 05/01/2009 Revised 11/15/08 Turkish Van Breed Standard, 05/01/2009