Head:
Shape/Size: Viewed from above; longer than it is wide; narrows to
a rounded muzzle with a break, or indentation, on both sides behind the
whisker pads. The somewhat narrow muzzle and whisker break are
distinctive characteristics of the breed and will be evident in a
typical specimen. Allow for stud jowls in males. Viewed in profile,
there is a distinct stop at the eyes, the end of the muzzle appears
almost square, illusion is heightened by a well developed chin, the
profile outline is more square than round. Allow for sparse hair on
chin. Ears: Large and round-tipped, with very little hair inside
or out; wide set but not flaring; pricked slightly forward, lending the
cat an aspect of alertness. Eyes: Aperture is neither round nor
oriental, but oval shaped. Color: any vivid and level shade of green,
the deeper the color the better. Allow for changing eye color in
kittens.
Body/Tail:
Body: Firm and muscular, and of medium length. Front and hind leg
proportions present a level back. The neck is medium in length and in
proportion to the body. Legs/Feet: The typey specimen stands
relatively high on its legs for a cat of medium proportions in trunk and
tail; however, this characteristic must not be exaggerated to a freakish
dimension. Legs are straight. Legs of females are slim and dainty. As is
to be expected, slender-ness and length of leg will be less evident in
the more powerfully muscled, matured males. Paws are oval and compact.
Five toes in front, four in back. Tail: Neither long nor short,
but medium in length, and in proportion to the body. The tail is
slender, neither whip-like nor blunt. Not too broad at base, it tapers
at the end.
Coat:
Neither open nor extremely close lying. The coat is short and smooth
with a pronounced sheen.
Accepted Color:
A rich and even shade of warm brown throughout; color tends toward
red-brown rather than black-brown or sable; coat must not be so dark as
to eclipse the warmth and richness of color which distinguishes the
breed. Whiskers are the same shade of brown as the coat. Nose leather is
brown with a rosy flush. The foot pads must have a rosy tone. Allow for
ghost tabby markings in kittens and young adults to the age of 18
months.
Condition:
A well conditioned specimen is clear eyed and firm of body, without
being fat or thin. The coat should have a pronounced glossy sheen.
Balance:
Disposition – The cat should be gentle and amenable to handling.
Appearance – Each separate physical part should be in perfect
proportion to the whole cat, resulting in a well balanced animal of
symmetrical and pleasing lines.
Allowable Outcrosses: None.
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Head: |
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Muzzle too broad when viewed from above: deduct ½ to 1 point.
Complete absence of whisker break: deduct 5 points.
Weak chin: deduct ½ to 4 points.
Stop partially absent: deduct 2 to 8 points.
Ears too small, not properly set, excessive hair, pointed,
flaring out to sides: deduct ½ to 1 point for each fault.
Eyes round or oriental: deduct 2 points.
Eyes pale in color or tending decidedly to yellow, gold, or
copper:
Deduct 1 to 8 points.
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Body: |
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Cobby, rangy or tubular: deduct 1 to 10 points.
Neck short and thick or long and slender: deduct 1 point.
Legs too long or too short: deduct ½ to 5 points.
Splayed feet: deduct 5 points.
Tail too short or too long: deduct ½ to 5 points.
Tail too blunt or whip-like at end: deduct ½ to 1 point.
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Coat: |
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Coarse or open coat: deduct ½ to 3 points.
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Color: |
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Sable brown [melanistic]: deduct 5 points.
Tabby markings in adults over 18 months: deduct 2 to 5 points.
White hairs: deduct ½ to 5 points.
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Condition: |
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Dull lusterless coat: deduct 5 points.
Too fat or undernourished: deduct ½ to 5 points.
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Although the objectionable traits listed above
do not include all possible departures from the Standard for
which an exhibit may be penalized, they are listed here as the
more common faults which are to be avoided. The total number of
points deducted for a fault shall not be greater than the cat
would have earned if perfect in that detail.
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| WITHHOLD: |
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No stop; wedge shape with straight profile and
flat head. Visible misplacement or abnormality of any joint in
tail. |
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