Arabian Mau

01.02.2017 16:30

Arabian Mau

 

To Shorthair breeds
Body

The medium-sized cat has a strong body structure. The overall appearance is of not being too slender.
The cat should be very muscular and high on legs. The legs are long with oval paws.
The tail is medium-long and tapering towards the tip.

Head

The head appears to be round, but it is slightly longer than broad with well defined whisker pads.
The profile is slightly curved with a prominent chin.

Ears The ears are large and slightly set to the sides.
 
Eyes Eye shape is oval. 
The eye colour corresponds with the coat colour.
Coat

The coat is without undercoat and close lying to the body.
The texture in adult cats should not be too silky, it should be firm to touch.

Colours

red / red white (tabby: mackerel, spotted)

 

Any amount of white 
The typical pattern of the cats living on the asian continent. 

Colour varieties

White (WH)

 

  • Pure white without yellow patches.
  • Looks very clean.
  • Appears silky, but not smooth to touch.
  Black (BLK)
  • Completely black without any rusty traces.
  • Looks very clean, with a sheen.
  • Appears silky, but not smooth to touch.
  Black and White (BW)
  • Pure black with prominent white patches, or pure white with black patches.
  • Looks very clean, with a sheen.
  • Appears silky, but not so smooth
  Brown (BR) (tabby: 
mackerel or spotted)
  • Brown Tabby with dark brown stripes on the back.
  • The typical pattern of the cats living on the Asian continent.
  • The tabby pattern covers the entire body.
  Grey (GR)  and White (tabby: 
mackerel or spotted)
  • Any amount of white.
  • The typical pattern of the cats living on the Asian continent.
  • The tabby pattern covers the entire body.
Remarks
  • A silky texture in young cats is allowed.
 
Scale of points
Body 25 points
Tail 10 points
Head 25 points
Eyes 10 points
Coat 25 points
Condition 5 points