STANDARDS Page 2 White Black Blue Chocolate Cinnamon Lilac Fawn Red Cream (epistatic) (eumelanistic) (eumelanistic) (eumelanistic) (eumelanistic) (eumelanistic) (eumelanistic) (phaeomelanistic) (phaeomelanistic) Seal Sepia (Sable) Blue Sepia Chocolate Sepia Cinnamon Sepia Lilac Sepia Fawn Sepia Red Sepia Cream Sepia Seal Mink Blue Mink Chocolate Mink Cinnamon Mink Lilac Mink Fawn Mink Red Mink Cream Mink Seal Point Blue Point Chocolate Point Cinnamon Point Lilac Point Fawn Point Red Point Cream Point

PATTERNS STANDARDS Page 3 TABBY PATTERNS There are four patterns - Classic, Spotted, Mackerel and Ticked (A combination of any two is a serious fault). CLASSIC All markings to be clearly defined and dense. On the forehead there should be a letter “M” giving the impression of a frown. There should be an unbroken stripe running back from the outer corner of the eye and narrow lines on the cheeks. On the neck and upper chest there should be unbroken necklaces, the more the better. The edges of the ears to be the same colour as the markings with a central patch of ground colour resembling a thumbprint. A series of lines runs from above the “M” marking, over the top of the head and extends to the shoulder markings. The shoulder markings form the outline of a butterfly, when viewed from above. Both upper and lower “wings” should be clearly defined with the central areas broken by small areas of ground colour. On the back there should be an unbroken line running down the spine from the butterfly to the tail, and there should be a stripe on either side of this, running parallel to it. These stripes should be separated from each other by stripes of ground colour. There should be an oyster-shaped” patch, which should be surrounded by one or more unbroken rings on each flank. The legs should be barred evenly with bracelets from the body markings to the toes, which are spotted. The denser concentration of colour should extend from the feet up the back of the leg to the hock joint. The tail should have complete rings, as numerous as possible, with the tip of the tail being the same colour as the markings. The abdominal region should also be spotted. Ground colour and markings should be evenly balanced and both sides of the cat should have identical markings.

STANDARDS Page 4 SPOTTED All markings to be clearly defined and dense. The spots may vary in size and should be round and evenly distributed. They should not run together in a mackerel pattern in any part of the coat. On the forehead there should be an “M”. Lines should extend from the top of the head down the back of the neck, breaking into spots on the shoulders and along the spine. There should be an unbroken line running from the outer corner of each eye, and pencilling on the cheeks. The edges of the ears should be the same colour as the markings with a central patch of ground colour resembling a thumbprint. Any necklaces should be broken. The denser concentration of colour should extend from the feet up the back of the leg to the hock joint. The legs should be barred or spotted and the tail should be ringed with complete or broken rings and have a solid tip of the darker colour. In an adult coat a solid spine line is a serious fault. An apparent solid spine line in kittens should show signs of breaking into spots. The spots should not be speckled with any agouti hairs and should be solid to the roots, (except in silver tabbies), showing good contrast with the ground colour. The abdominal region should be spotted. Ground colour and markings should be evenly balanced and both sides of the cat should have identical markings.

STANDARDS Page 5 MACKEREL All markings to be clearly defined and dense. On the forehead there should be a letter “M” giving the impression of a frown. There should be an unbroken stripe running back from the outer corner of the eye and narrow lines on the cheeks. On the neck and upper chest there should be unbroken necklaces, the more the better. The edges of the ears to be the same colour as the markings with a central patch of ground colour resembling a thumbprint. A narrow unbroken line runs from the back of the head to the tail, on either side of which is a broken spine line from which narrow lines which form the Mackerel Pattern run vertically down the body; these lines should be as narrow and numerous as possible. The tail rings, which should be as narrow and numerous as possible, may be complete or broken with the tip of the tail being the same colour as the markings. Ground colour and markings should be evenly balanced and both sides of the cat should have identical markings.

STANDARDS Page 6 TICKED All markings to be clearly defined and dense. The coat should be evenly ticked with two or three bands of colour extending well down each hair. On the forehead there should be an “M”. There should be an unbroken line running from the outer corner of each eye, and pencilling on the cheeks. The edges of the ears should be the same colour as the markings with a central patch of ground colour resembling a thumbprint. Any necklaces should be broken. The darker colour should be more apparent down the spine line, shading to a paler but harmonious colour on the belly and inside the legs. The denser concentration of colour should extend from the feet up the back of the leg to the hock joint and be seen on the tip of the tail. The body should be free from spots, stripes or blotches. There should be tabby markings on the legs and tail. Ground colour and markings should be evenly balanced and both sides of the cat should have identical markings.

SILVERS STANDARDS Page 7 TIPPED, SHADED, AND SMOKE All markings to be clearly defined and dense. Silver Tipped (Chinchilla) Shaded Silver Silver Tabby Smoke Golden Tipped (Chinchilla)

SILVER SHADED/TIPPED (Chinchilla) STANDARDS Page 8 Coat Colour The undercoat to be as white as possible. Back, flanks, head, ears and tail to be tipped with colour. This tipping should be evenly distributed to give a sparkling effect and it is the even distribution rather than the degree of tipping which is of paramount importance. Heavily tipped cats must not be penalised so long as the tipping is even and free from tabby markings. In fact they are preferable to cats, which carry so little tipping that, they are almost white. The legs may be very slightly shaded with tipping, but the chin, stomach, chest and under tail to be as white as possible. Nose Leather Brick-red, outlined with the colour of the tipping. Eye Rims & Paw Pads The same colour as the tipping. COLOUR NOTES All faults and remarks listed at the general description of Shaded/Tipped apply to all colour varieties. Faults Head White chin Coat Coat too pale or too grey in tone. Grey undercoat. SMOKES Coat Colour Hairs are tipped with the appropriate colour with a narrow silver-white band at the roots, which can be seen only on parting the hair. Undercoat silver-white. In repose the cat appears to be solid coloured, but in motion the silver-white undercoat is clearly visible. The cats are silvery around the eyes and have silvery frown markings. Frill and ear tufts are silver-white. The belly and underside of the tail may show the paler undercoat due to the decreased guard hairs in these areas. A smoke cat without ghost tabby markings is preferred. Remarks A smoke cat is a cat of contrast. Often kittens have some marks or reverse contrast which usually disappears with the development of the kitten.

PARTI-COLOURS STANDARDS Page 9  BI-COLOUR Coat Colour The colour patches must be clearly separated from each other, even in colour and harmoniously distributed. The ideal bi-colour should be half coloured and half white. On an otherwise excellent exhibit allowance should be made for less white such as on paws, chest or head. Minimal white should be in a pattern pleasing to the eye. Tortie The patches are large and well defined, and should be distributed over the whole body. Tabby The pattern can be classic, mackerel, spotted, or ticked. Nose Leather Non-Tabby Non-Tortie Pink or according to the solid colour. Tortie Pink/pinkish-red, outlined with the appropriate coat colour. Paw Pads Non-Tortie Pink or according to the solid colour. Tortie The colour can be patched and/or mottled with pink. Remarks Tortie Large and small patches of the two colours are permitted in the colour distribution. Tabby No points are deducted for a white chin. Tabby Bi-Colours are judged together in the same class regardless of their tabby pattern.

HARLEQUIN STANDARDS Page 10 Coat Colour The solid coloured patches must cover at least one quarter, but less than half of the body’s surface. Preferably the coloured parts should consist of various patches surrounded by white. No single white hairs in the coloured parts. Tabby Tabby pattern can be classic, mackerel, spotted or ticked. Nose Leather Non-Tabby Non-Tortie Pink or according to the solid colour. Tortie The colour can be patched and/or mottled with pink. Tabby Pink/pinkish-red, outlined with the appropriate coat colour. Paw Pads Non-Tortie Pink or according to the solid colour. Tortie The colour can be patched and/or mottled with pink. Remarks   All eye colours of a variety are judged together in the same class. Tabby No points are deducted for a white chin. Tabby Harlequins are judged together in the same class regardless of their tabby pattern.

VAN STANDARDS Page 11 Coat Colour Two colour patches in the face, separated by a white blaze.Tail to be coloured. The colour may extend onto the rump. No white hairs in the solid colour parts. Three small irregularly distributed colour patches on the body and/or on the legs are to be tolerated. Chest and stomach must be white. White ears with pink inner surface of the pinna are desirable. Tabby Tabby pattern can be classic, mackerel, spotted or ticked. Nose Leather Non-Tabby Non-Tortie Pink or according to the solid colour. Tortie The colour can be patched and/or mottled with pink. Tabby Pink/pinkish-red, outlined with the appropriate coat colour. Paw Pads Non-Tortie Pink or according to the solid colour. Tortie The colour can be patched and/or mottled with pink. Remarks   All eye colours of a variety are judged together in the same class. Tabby Tabby Vans are judged together in the same class regardless of their tabby pattern.

POINTED STANDARDS Page 12 HIMALAYAN POINTED Points Ears, legs, feet, tail and face (mask) show the basic colour of the cat, and should be as equal in colour density as possible. The ideal mask extends from above the eyes down through the chin and stretches beyond the eyes from side to side, and is connected by tracings to the ears. Body Colour Body colour fades gradually to a paler tone on chest and stomach. There must be a good contrast between points and body colour. Eye Colour Pure blue, as deep as possible. Remarks For all colour varieties slight shading on the body harmonising with the point colour is permissible. A deeper body colour is allowed in older cats. Faults Coat Dark patches on the stomach and the flanks. White/lighter coloured hairs or brindling in the points. Bars in the points in non-tabby varieties. Disqualification Eyes Legs Coat Any trace of colour other than blue. White toes. White patches. HIMALAYAN NON-TABBY POINTED Points Solid Pointed The points are of the appropriate colour. Tortie Pointed The colour is patched and/or mingled with red/cream; the tortie patches are clear and distinct. Large and small patches are permitted. A blaze – in red/cream – on the face is desirable. Body Colour Pale, preferably without shading.

STANDARDS Page 13 Points Tabby Pointed The mask must be clearly tabby marked, especially around the eyes and the nose; the cheeks have distinct stripes and the whisker pads are spotted. The ears are unmarked, but have a thumb print. The legs have bars of varying length; the back of the hind feet is solid coloured. The tail is evenly ringed and ends in a solid coloured tip. Tortie Tabby Pointed Tabby markings are coloured in the colour of the tortie patches. The tortie patches superimpose the tabby markings. Distribution of colour patches is the same as for Tortiepoints. The ears are patched. The tail is evenly ringed, patches are permitted. Body Colour Pale, preferably without shading.

STANDARDS Page 14 BURMESE POINTED (Sepia) Points Points are on the face (mask), ears, legs and tail. The colour of the points is the same as the body colour. The points show a little contrast, but their colour should be even. Body Colour In all colours the underparts of the body will be slightly paler than the back and the legs. Remarks In non-tabby varieties in kittens and adolescents allowance should be made for faint tabby barring or ghost markings and an overall paler body colour than adults. Instead of the colour Black, put the colour Brown. Faults Coat Too many tabby markings in adults in non-tabby varieties, especially in red/cream. Noticeable number of white hairs. The Sepia (Burmese brown) factor reduces the amount of pigment in the melanin granules, resulting in a paler colour than in the corresponding full colour solids. Kittens are born light and darken with age. Allowance for paler colour or possible faint ghost tabby markings to be made for kittens and young cats.

STANDARDS Page 15 TONKINESE POINTED (Mink) Points Mask, ears, legs and tail are densely marked, but merging gently into body colour. The point colour is the same as body colour, but denser and darker. Body Colour The adult cat should have a rich, even, unmarked colour, shading almost imperceptibly to a slightly lighter hue on the underparts of the body, but there must be a distinct contrast between body colour and points. Eye Colour Aqua (like the water in an “aquarium”), a definitive characteristic of Tonkinese pointed. Depth, clarity and brilliance of colour preferred. Remarks Allowance to be made for lighter body colour in young cats. Allowance to be made for slight barring in young cats in non-tabby varieties. Colour darkens with the age of the cat. With the dilute colours development of full body colour may take up to sixteen months. Disqualification Yellow eyes. The sepia trait is an allele at the same locus as the pointed factor. The expression between sepia and colourpoint (i.e. a cat which carries both the sepia and pointed alleles) produces the slightly pointed solids with blue-green or aqua eyes, referred to as “mink” tones. Coat colour is lighter than the corresponding sepia colours, yet darker than the body colour of the corresponding pointed colour. The mature specimen should be a rich, sound colour, shading almost imperceptibly to a slightly lighter hue on the underparts. Allowance may be made for lighter colour in kittens and young cats and for darker body colour in older cats, but there must be definite contrast between body colour and points.