Royal fleece
Cats who have stolen
the sheep's coat...
Breed Standards
WCF Standard
World Cat Federation
Body:
Medium sized, elegant cat, slim and muscular. Body long and supple. Rib cage and shoulders not wider than hip. Legs long and slim; paws dainty and oval; tail very long, slender from the base, rounded tip.
Head:
Wedge-shaped skull; long and straight profile, flat forehead. Well developed chin, lining up with
tip of nose in the same vertical plane; pronounced whisker pads.
Ears:
Very large, wide at base with slightly rounded tips; set high on head.
Eyes:
Almond shaped, slightly slanted.
Coat:
Completely free of guard hairs, therefore velvety soft and supple texture, short and wavy coat; whiskers and eyebrows crinkled.
Colour Varieties:
Any colour is accepted, the descriptions of colours are listed in the General Colour Guide.
Faults:
Bare patches are considered a serious fault.
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