Original Turkish Angora

Original Turkish Angora 

EMS code OTA

The medium to big sized cat has a solid bone structure with well developed muscles . The body is slightly elongated . The legs are medium lenght, the paws are  rounded with toe tufts. The tail  reaches to the shoulders blades,well bushed.The neck is rather short and solid.

The head is of medium size and  triangular-shaped. The profile is slightly curved. Cheek bones are slightly developed.The muzzle is fine and forms a gently rounded point. 
The chin is firm.

The ears are medium size,set slightly wide apart , the medium at the base. They become slightly rounded, tapering to the tip. The inner sides are well furnished.

The eyes are large and almond-shaped. They are set at a slight slant. 
The eye colour shall be even and correspond with the coat colour.

The coat of medium length and dense with a soft texture and glossy shine.It is shorter on the body and shoulders  but longer on the neck  and  breeches . The undercoat could be more developed in cold season.  

The colours chocolate and cinnamon, as well as their dilution (lilac and fawn) are not recognized 
in any combinations (bicolour, tricolour, tabby). The pointed pattern is also not recognized. 
All other colours are recognized. Any amount of white is permitted. The description of colours is listed in the general list of colours.

extremely elongated, oriental type

missed undercoat

shaggy, water repellent uppercoat

The  cross-breeding with other breeds in not permitted!