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LONG-HAIRED CATS

LONG-HAIRED SMOKE

A smoke is exceedingly difficult to breed, but a good one that conforms to the recognised standards is distinctive and beautiful. Invariably it is referred to as a ‘cat of contrasts’, for the body must be black shading to silver on the sides and flanks. The mask and feet should be black also, with no sign of tabby markings, the frills and eartufts should be silver, and the undercoat pearl-white. The silvery frill against the dark face and cobby body is most alluring, and with the large round copper eyes set wide apart, this cat presents an exceedingly lovely picture. In particular, of all the long-haired varieties, Smokes require constant grooming, to prevent their striking appearance being marred by shaggy and disreputable coats. They are very hardy, of high intelligence, and make lovely and affectionate pets.
In the past there were some very fine Smokes in Britain, but during the war they appeared to die out. Some conscientious breeders have been endeavouring to revive the breed, and a few specimens are now appearing on the show bench; some fine examples very near the pre-war standard may be see. In Holland, breeders have done much work in endeavours to produce really excellent Smokes. They have tried crossing Chinchillas with Blue long-hairs, and the resulting Blue Chinchillas with Blacks. This produces Smokes and Blue Smokes. Blue Smokes are also a recognised breed here, but as blue replaces the black colouring, the results are not nearly so striking.
The kittens are born black, with no white showing at all. It is not until they are some weeks old that the lighter undercoat can be seen, and it is very difficult for an inexperienced breeder to assess a kitten’s possibilities until it is some months old.

Standard Points

Colour Body, black, shading to silver on sides and flanks;
mask and feet, black with no markings; frill and eartufts,
silver; undercolour, as nearly white as possible 40

Coat and
Condition Silky in texture, long and dense, extra long frill. 20

Shape Head broad and round, with width between ears, snub
nose. Ears small and tufted. Body cobby, not coarse but
massive, short legs. 20

Eyes Orange or copper in colour, large and round in shape,
pleasing expression. 10

Brush Short and bushy. 10


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