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Breed Standards
CFA Standard
Cat Fanciers' Association
GENERAL:
The Cornish Rex is distinguished from all other breeds
by its extremely soft, wavy coat and racy type. It is surprisingly
heavy and warm to the touch. All contours of the Cornish Rex are
gently curved. By nature, the Cornish Rex is intelligent, alert, and
generally likes to be handled.
PROFILE:
A curve comprised of two convex arcs. The forehead is
rounded, the nose break smooth and mild, and the Roman nose
has a high prominent bridge.
HEAD:
Comparatively small and egg shaped. Length about onethird
greater than the width. A definite whisker break, oval with
gently curving outline in front and in profile.
MUZZLE:
Narrowing slightly to a rounded end.
EARS:
Large and full from the base, erect and alert; set high on
the head.
EYES:
Medium to large in size, oval in shape, and slanting slightly
upward. A full eye’s width apart. Color should be clear, intense,
and appropriate to coat color.
NOSE:
Roman. Length is one-third length of head. In profile a
straight line from end of nose to chin with considerable depth and
squarish effect.
CHEEKS:
Cheek bones high and prominent, well chiseled.
CHIN:
Strong, well-developed.
BODY:
Very distinctive, small to medium in size, males proportionately
larger but never coarse. Torso long and slender, not
tubular, showing a deep, but not broad chest. The general outline
is comprised of graceful arches and curves without any sign of
flatness. The back is naturally arched and evident when the cat is
standing naturally. The underline gently curves upward from the
ribcage to form a smallish (tucked up in appearance) waistline.
Hips and thighs muscular and feel somewhat heavy in proportion
to the rest of the body.
SHOULDERS:
Well-knit.
RUMP:
Rounded, well-muscled.
LEGS:
Very long and slender. Thighs well-muscled, somewhat
heavy in proportion to the rest of the body. The Cornish Rex
stands high on its legs.
PAWS:
Dainty, slightly oval. Toes: five in front and four behind.
TAIL:
Long and slender, tapering toward the end and extremely
flexible.
NECK:
Long and slender.
BONE:
Fine and delicate.
COAT:
Short, extremely soft, silky, and completely free of guard
hairs. Relatively dense. A tight, uniform marcel wave, lying close
to the body and extending from the top of the head across the
back, sides, and hips continuing to the tip of the tail. Size and
depth of wave may vary. The fur on the underside of the chin and
on chest and abdomen is short and noticeably wavy.
CONDITION:
Firm and muscular.
PENALIZE:
Sparse coat or bare spots.
DISQUALIFY:
Kinked or abnormal tail. Incorrect number of toes.
Any coarse or guard hairs. Any signs of lameness in the
hindquarters. Signs of poor health.
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