Celtic Shorthair
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Update 01.01.2010 |
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Body |
The medium to large sized cat is strong and muscular, not too
compact, but lithe. The rib cage is round and well developed.
Strong, solid legs of medium length, which narrow evenly to
firm, round paws.
The tail is of medium length with a broad base and tapers
slightly to a rounded tip. |
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Head |
The broad head gives a rounded impression, it is slightly
longer than broad. The nose is straight, of medium length
and equally broad in the entire length. The profile is
clearly curved.
The neck is of medium length and muscular. |
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Ears |
The ears are medium sized with slightly rounded tips, which
may have tufts.
The ears are wide set and almost upright. The ears are as
high as their width at the base. |
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Eyes |
The eyes are rounded and open, set wide apart and set at a
slight angle.
Eye colour shall be even and corresponds with the coat
colour. |
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Coat |
The coat is short, dense, firm and glossy.
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Colour varieties |
The colours chocolate and cinnamon, as well as their dilution
(lilac and fawn) are not recognized in any combinations (bicolour,
tricolour, tabby). The pointed pattern is also not
recognized.
All other 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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Remarks |
- The Celtic Shorthair cat equates to an average European
domestic cat, which has developed naturally, without any
planned breeding aims.
- The ideal Celtic Shorthair cat is free from any outcross
to other recognised breeds.
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Faults |
- Any signs of an outcross to other recognised breeds.
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Scale of points |
| Body |
25 points |
| Head |
25 points |
| Colour of eyes |
10 points |
| Coat texture |
10 points |
| Coat colour,
pattern |
25 points |
| Condition |
5 points |
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