Gentle and amenable to handling,  giving the appearance of a well-balanced cat, both physically and mentally - it should “fit together” with all parts balanced without emphasizing any particular quality.  It is a medium-sized cat, long, lithe, and svelte, giving the sensation of solid weight without excessive bulk.  It is fine-boned, but firm and muscular.  Its head is a long, evenly proportioned, tapering wedge with straight lines narrowing to a fine muzzle.  The profile appears to be a straight line from the center of the forehead to the tip of the nose.   The four accepted patterns, Solid Point, Lynx Point, Tortie Point, and Tortie Lynx Point - have a variety of colors.