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SHORT HAIRED CATS
FOREIGN WHITE CAT
White cats with foreign type have appeared
in litters of British cats several times over the years, and
were much admired, but it was only a few years ago that the
possibility of creating such a breed was appreciated. Several
breeders worked hard to produce cats in accordance with t
provisional standard. The numbers of these cats have grown
considerably and they have now been granted recognition, as
have cats with similar characteristics but with lilac-coloured
fur. Except for colouring, their standard is much the same.
Standard Points
Type The Foreign White cat should be a well-balanced
animal of
foreign type. It should be fine in bone, lithe and sinuous
and of
graceful proportions.
Colour The coat should be pure white, untinged
with yellow. Paws
and nose leather should be pink.
Head and
ears Head and profile long, well proportioned and wedge-shaped,
neither round nor pointed, narrowing to a fine muzzle. Ears
large
and pricked, wide at the base with good width between. Expression
should be alert and intelligent.
Eyes Slanting and Oriental in shape. Golden
yellow or bright blue in
colour. No tendency to squint.
Body Medium in size, long and svelte. Well muscled
and graceful in
outline. Legs proportionately slim, hind legs slightly higher
than
the front. Feet small and oval.
Tail Long and tapering. No kink.
Coat and
condition coat short fine, glossy and close-lying. Even and
sound
throughout, excellent physical condition. Not fat, inclined
to muscle.
Faults Cobby shape, round head, short,
thick or kinked tail. Thick
upstanding coat. Green, grey or odd eyes. Kittens sometimes
show a few black hairs on the head before changing coat. This
should not be held against an otherwise good exhibit.
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