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Jämförelse mellan FIFe och CFA standarden
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A comparison between FIFe and CFA Standard
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General
FIFe
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The Cornish Rex is distinguished by its slender
and graceful appearance. It is surprisingly heavy due to its
strong muscle tone. It is covered in characteristic wavy, soft
coat and gives an overall appearance of being high on legs
Size: Medium |
General
CFA |
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. |
Head
shape |
Viewed from above, egg shaped, slightly longer
than wide, of equal width from cheekbones to the end of skull.
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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. |
| Skull |
Flat |
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. |
| Nose |
Straight |
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. |
| Chin |
Strong |
Chin |
Strong, well-developed. |
Whiskers/
Eyebrows |
Crinkled or curved. |
Cheeks |
Cheek bones high and prominent, well chiseled. |
| Muzzle |
Narrowing slightly to a rounded end. |
| Ears |
Shape: Large, wide at the base and tapering to
rounded tips, well covered with fine hair
Placement: Set high on the head, held alert. |
Ears |
Large and full from the base, erect and alert;
set high on the head. |
| Eyes |
Shape: Oval shaped slanting slightly upward, medium
in size.
Color bright, clear and pure. |
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. |
| Body |
Structure: Of medium length, elegant, hard and
muscular – especially hips and thighs. Delicate bone structure.
Body weight heavier than the cat’s appearance indicates. |
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.
Neck: long and slender. Bone: fine and delicate. Shoulders:
well-knit.
Rump: rounded, well-muscled. |
| Legs |
long, straight and slender, giving an overall
appearance of being high on legs. |
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 |
Small and oval, dainty. |
Paws |
Dainty, slightly oval. Toes: five in front and
four behind. |
| Tail |
Long, fine and tapering, well covered with wavy
hair, preferably without bare patches or being bushy. |
Tail |
Long and slender, tapering toward the end and
extremely flexible. |
| Coat |
Structure: Short, not shaggy, but slightly plush
and dense, close lying to the body, without guard hairs.
Wavy, particularly on the back and sides.
Color: all colour varieties and patterns are recognized, including
those with white
any amount of white is permitted |
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. |
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| Faults |
Too broad head
Too long head
Small ears
Slanted almond shaped eyes
Cobby body, lack of firm muscles
Short tail, bare or bushy tail
Coat shaggy or too little waves in coat Bare patches –
a fault in kittens, in adults a serious fault. |
Faults |
Sparse coat.
Bare spots.
Kinked or abnormal tail.
Incorrect number of toes.
Any coarse or guard hairs.
Any signs of lameness in the hindquarters.
Signs of poor health. |
