Color The CFA accepts the Russian Blue Cat in only one color- Blue. The coat should be an even bright blue throughout. Lighter shades of blue are preferred. The CFA breed standard includes the following notations: “Guard hairs distinctly silver-tipped giving the cat a silvery sheen or lustrous appearance. A definite contrast should be noted…
Color The Ragdoll cat is accepted by the CFA in bi-color and van patterns, mitted and colorpoints for showing in the full array of color combinations. Grooming The Ragdoll’s semi long coat is plush and silky, and requires minimal grooming to keep it looking its best. Although the Ragdoll’s fur does not mat, experts advise…
Color The CFA accepts the RagaMuffin cat in every color and pattern, with or without white, except pointed colors. Eyes may be any color. This breed is considered by the CFA to be “Provisional”. Provisional competition is for those breeds which have not yet achieved championship status. This class is the next-to-last step before a…
Color The CFA accepts the Persian cat in seven divisions: solid color, silver and golden, shaded and smoke, tabby, parti-color, bicolor and Himalayan. Grooming This cat’s luxurious coat does not react well to neglect. It can mat and will tangle easily if not properly groomed. Prospective Persian owners should be aware that this breed requires…
Color The Oriental Cat generally shows in a solid color or tabby-patterned in a wide variety of colors. Approximately 300 various colors and patterns are recognized. This is true for both the shorthair and longhair varieties. The CFA allows Oriental Longhairs and Oriental Shorthairs to compete as divisions within a single breed. Longhair variety: Recently…
Color The Ocicat is a man made breed derived from a combination of Abyssinian, Siamese and the American Shorthair. Ocicats come in many colors and at least all those colors associated with the three foundation breeds: tawny, chocolate, cinnamon, blue, lavender, fawn, silver, chocolate silver, cinnamon silver, blue silver, lavender silver, and fawn silver. Grooming…
Color The Norwegian Forest Cat is accepted by the CFA in every color and pattern (with the exception of those showing hybridization resulting in chocolate, Himalayan patterns, lavender/lilac, or these combinations with white). The color and pattern should be clear and distinct. In the case of the spotted, classic and mackerel tabbies, the pattern should…
Breed note:While generally the Manx cat is thought of a the “Tail-less” cat, in fact, a Manx can be born with a full tail, partial tail or no tail at all! While only the tail-less or partly tailed are usually accepted for show, all have the same loving and friendly personality and all make excellent…
Color The Maine Coon cat is most often a brown tabby or brown tabby with white, but the breed is available in almost every color, with the exceptions being the chocolate and lavender colors and pointed or ticked tabby patterns. Their eyes are golden to green, though white colored Maine Coons can also be seen…
Color The CFA recognizes the LaPerm cat in longhair and shorthair divisions. Both are accepted in every genetically possible color and coat pattern. Some kittens can be born hairless, but most have short wavy hair or straight hair at birth. Grooming LaPerms are low-maintenance cats which need very little grooming. Their fur is similar to…
