Asian

01.02.2017 16:33

Asian

 

 To Shorthair breeds
Body

The body is medium sized and of medium length. It is muscular and more solid and heavier than it appears. 
The chest is solid and rounded, when viewed in profile. The back is straight from the shoulders to the rump. 
The legs are proportionally fine, the paws are dainty and oval in shape.
The tail is straight and of medium length. It continues from a gentle base to a slightly rounded tip. 
Head

The head has the shape of a short, blunt wedge. The contours are gently rounded. 
The prominent cheek bones are set wide apart. 
The profile is clearly curved. Chin and lower jaw are firm.
Ears The ears are large, set wide apart and slightly tilted forward. They are broad at the base with slightly 
rounded tips. The outer lines of the ears continue the upper part of the face.
Eyes The eyes are large and set wide apart. The upper line of the eyes is set at an oriental slant towards 
the nose, while the lower line is rounded. 
Colour varies from yellow to amber.
Coat

The coat is very short, fine and glossy. It is close lying to the body and has almost no undercoat.
 
Colour varieties

self

 

 all colours, including cinnamon, fawn and caramel
 

The description of colours is listed in the general list of colours.
Remarks
  • The Asian is a cat of Burmese type.
Faults
  • pinch
  • hollow cheeks
Faults excluding 
the CAC
  • green eyes
  • white patches in the coat
 
Scale of points
Body 20 points
Head, ears 25 points
Eyes 20 points
Coat texture 15 points
Body colour 15 points
Condition 5 points

 

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