Definitions in the Standard
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The following terms are used both in the parts of the standard and in
the scale of points: |
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Body / Type |
- general appearance of the cat,
which should be harmonious and well proportioned in all
breeds
- torso
- legs and paws
- tail
- neck,
if not mentioned separately.
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Head |
- shape
- forehead
- cheeks/ cheek bones
- nose
- profile
- muzzle
- jaws and bite
- chin
- eyes,
if not mentioned separately
- ears,
if not mentioned separately
- the breed specific expression
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Ears |
- shape of ears
- size of ears
- placement of ears
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Eyes |
- eye shape
- size
- placement of eyes
- colour,
if not mentioned separately
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Coat |
- length
- texture
- colour und pattern,
if not mentioned separately
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Condition |
- physical condition
- grooming
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Faults |
- serious faults,
specific for the breed concerned *)
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*) All other deviations from the Standard are considered as
faults and are not mentioned separately. |
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