Munchkin Longhair
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Update 01.01.2010 |
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Body |
The medium-sized cat is muscular and has a solid, slightly
elongated body with medium bones. The body is not compact.
The back rises slightly to the hind legs, the chest is well
rounded and the hips are firm.
The legs are short. The upper part and the lower part of the
front legs are equally long, the upper part and the lower
part of the hind legs are equally long. The paws are firm
and round, and point straight forward on all 4 legs, neither
twisted inwards nor outwards.
The tail is as long as the body, only moderately thick and
tapering to a rounded tail tip. |
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Head |
The head is a modified wedge with gently rounded contours, in
proportion to the body. The forehead is flat, the profile
shows a slight stop. The nose is of medium length.
The muzzle is moderate with gently rounded contours,
pronounced whisker pads are acceptable.
Firm chin, which forms a vertical line with the tip of the
nose. |
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Ears |
The ears are in proportion to the head, broader at the base
with rounded tips. The ears are set relatively upright at
the corners of the head and not flared.
Ear tufts are tolerated. |
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Eyes |
The eyes are almond-shaped, open and alert. They are set wide
apart and at a slight slant to the base of the ear.
All eye colours are permitted. |
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Coat |
The coat is of medium length, flowing and silky, an
all-weather-coat with moderate undercoat. A moderate ruff
and breeches are desired. The tail is fully furnished and
plume like. |
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Colour varieties |
All colours and patterns are recognized. Any amount of white
is permitted. The description of colours is listed in the
general list of colours. |
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Faults |
- short and cobby body
- round head
- snub-nose or too long nose
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Faults excluding the CAC |
- bowed legs, which are twisted outwards
- cowhocking
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Scale of points |
| Body |
30 points |
| Legs |
10 points |
| Head |
25 points |
| Eyes |
10 points |
| Coat |
20 points |
| Condition |
5 points |
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