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- BODY: medium, rounded, and even from shoulder to pelvic
girdle. The cat should stand firm with a well padded body. There must be no hint
of thickness or lack of mobility in the cat due to short, coarse legs. Toes to
be neat and well rounded with five in front and four behind. Overall appearance
is that of a well founded cat with medium bone; fault cats obviously lacking in
type. Females may be slightly smaller.
- TAIL: tail should be medium to long but in proportion to
the body. Tail should be flexible and tapering. Longer, tapering tail preferred.
- COAT (SHORTHAIR): dense, plush, even. Short to
medium-short in length. Soft in texture. Full of life. Standing away from body
due to density, not flat or close lying. Coat texture may vary due to color
and/or regional/seasonal changes.
- COAT (LONGHAIR): medium-long to long hair length. Full coat
on face and body desirable but short hair permissible on face and legs.
Britches, tail plume, toe tufts, and ear furnishings should be clearly visible
with a ruff being desirable. Seriously penalize: cottony coat, except in
kittens.
- PENALIZE: brow ridge
- DISQUALIFY: kinked tail. Tail that is foreshortened. Tail
that is lacking in flexibility due to abnormally thick vertebrae. Splayed toes,
incorrect number of toes. Any evidence of illness or poor health. Visible or
palpable nose break.
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