NEWS
Amendments to GCCF Standards of Points since 1st June 2005
- Tabby Persians
- Tabby & White and Tortie Tabby & White Exotic Shorthairs
- Turkish Van
- British Shorthair
- Devon Rex
- Ocicat
- Bengals
- LaPerm
- Sphynx
- Oriental Bicolour
- Siamese - Tabby Points & Lilac Tortie Point
- Balinese
All previous amendments to Standards of Points are included in the current (June 2005) GCCF Standards of Points booklet, available from the GCCF Office.
TABBY PERSIANS (7, 8, 9) - Approved 26.10.2005, effective 1.6.2006
Recognition of Mackerel Tabby Persians (7, 7a-j, 8, 8a-c, 8e-j and 9) and Spotted Tabby Persians (7 30, 7a-j 30, 8 30, 8a-c 30, 8e-j 30 and 9 30) to be included in Open classes for Tabby Persians from 1.6.2006.
Mackerel Tabby Pattern
The Mackerel Tabby pattern differs from the Classic Tabby pattern only
in the body markings. There should be a narrow unbroken central spine
line, on either side of which is a broken spine line from which the narrow
lines which form the Mackerel pattern run vertically down the body; these
lines should be as narrow and numerous as possible. The tail rings, which
should be as narrow and numerous as possible, may be complete or broken
with the tip of the tail being the same colour as the markings.
Spotted Tabby pattern
The Spotted cat has the same head pattern as the Classic and Mackerel
tabbies. The pattern on the body and legs should consist of numerous oval,
round or rosette shaped spots, which must be clearly separated from each
other, and which follow the tabby pattern in distribution. The tail should
have rings and/or spots, the tip of the tail being the same colour as
the markings.
TABBY & WHITE AND TORTIE TABBY & WHITE EXOTIC SHORTHAIRS - Approved 26.10.2005, effective 1.6.2006
Tabby & White Exotic (70 31t - 70 31dt, 70 31ft)
In the Tabby and White {delete: and Tortie Tabby and
White Exotics} the coloured fur to show the tabby pattern (classic,
mackerel or spotted) on the appropriate ground colour. The white fur to
be pure white and free from marks or shading of any kind.
The minimum white permitted is some white to all four limbs, underbelly
and chest, with some colour allowed to these areas of the body; the face
to show both colour and white. Some white on the tail is acceptable.
The minimum colour permitted is to the head area accompanied by a fully
coloured tail.
All pattern variations occurring in between the minimum white and the
minimum colour are acceptable.
Tortie Tabby & White Exotic (70 31et - 70 31jt)
In the Tortie Tabby and White the coloured fur to show the
tabby pattern (classic, mackerel or spotted) overlaid with shades
of red or cream on the appropriate ground colour. Both elements
of the tabby and tortie must be clearly visible. The white fur to
be pure white and free from marks or shading of any kind.
The minimum white permitted is some white to all four limbs, underbelly
and chest, with some colour allowed to these areas of the body; the face
to show both colour and white. Some white on the tail is acceptable.
The minimum colour permitted is to the head area accompanied by a fully
coloured tail.
All pattern variations occurring in between the minimum white and the
minimum colour are acceptable.
TURKISH VAN (13d - 13d 18 od) - Approved 21.6.2006, effective 1.6.2007
Note (to Colour and Pattern): The foregoing description is the ideal.
1) Occasional small 'thumb-prints' of colour irregularly placed on the
cat, colour extending from the root of the tail onto the back and small extensions
of the colour beyond the defined limits of the head markings are undesirable
but should not penalise an otherwise good specimen. Also note that
the pink areas may show coloured spots appropriate to the markings colour.
BRITISH SHORTHAIR - Approved 21.6.2006, effective 1.6.2007
GROUND COLOUR - Even in all areas other than the lips and chin, which may pale significantly but should not be white. A silvery colour in those breeds with the silver gene.
BLACK SILVER TABBY BSH (18)
Coat Colour - Markings, dense black. Ground colour, silver. in all
areas including chin and lips
RED TABBY BSH (19)
Coat Colour - Markings, deep rich red. Ground colour, red. in all areas
including chin and lips
BROWN TABBY BSH (20)
Coat Colur - Markings, dense black. Ground colour, rich copper brown.
in all areas including chin and lips -
DEVON REX (33a) - Approved 22.2.2006, effective 1.6.2006
Amended Scale of Points:
Head - 25 (+5 added to head)
Ears - 10
Eyes - 5
Bdy, Legs and Neck - 20
Tail - 5
Coat - 35 (-5 removed from coat)
Total - 100
OCICAT (73) - Approved 26.10.2005, effective 1.6.2006
Delete "Ideally males should be 12lbs and females 8lbs plus in weight." from the Body section of the SOP.
BENGAL (76) - Approved 26.10.2005, effective 1.6.2006
The amended Standard of Points is available as a PDF file
- Approved 25.10.2006, effective 1.6.2007
Spotted pattern - The spectacles which encircle the eyes should preferably
extend into vertical streaks which may be outlined by an 'M' marking on
the forehead. Broken streaks or spots run over the head on either side
of a complex scarab marking, down the neck and onto the shoulders where
they may break up into rosettes. Rosettes are formed by a part circle
of spots around a distinctly lighter centre. Strong, bold chin strap,
mascara markings, distinct broken or unbroken necklet(s) and blotchy horizontal
shoulder streaks or spots are dsirabale. Spots may vary in size and shape
but should be generally large, well formed and distributed at random or
in horizontal alignment. Contrast with the ground colour must be extreme
giving a distinct pattern and a sharp outline to the spots. Rosettes
and arrowhead-shaped spots are desirable. Larger spots may be rosetted.
This is These are preferred to single spotting but is are
not essential. The stomach must be spotted. The legs may show broken horizontal
lines and/or spots. The tail should have rings, streaks and/or spots along
its length, with a solid dark-coloured tip. Spots should not run together
vertically forming a mackerel tabby pattern.
Withhold Certificates and First Prizes in Kitten Open Classes for:
1. Long, rough or coarse coat.
2. Distinctly ticked coat.
3. Tail tip not the required colour.
4. Whip tail.
5. Stomach not spotted (except in Blue-Eyed Snow kittens).
6. Incorrect paw pad colour.
7. Oriental head type. e.g. straight profile. large flared ears.
8. Burmese head type. e.g. distinct nose break or 'stop'.
9. Cobby or Abyssinian, Burmese or Oriental body type.
10. White patches or spots other than those referred to in the
colour descriptions.
11. Any other defect as listed in the preface to the GCCF SOP booklet.
LAPERM (80L Longhaired, 80S Shorthaired) - Approved/effective 22.2.2006
Amendment to coat description:
Coat -
Longhair: Coat length medium-long; both males and females may have
ruff on neck at maturity. The tail is plumed with some curling. Whiskers
will be very long and curly, ear furnishings and eyebrow hairs may also
curl.
Texture: Curly or wavy, curly is preferred. The feel to the touch is unique
among Rex breeds. The coat has a springy, textured feel. It should
be neither silky nor excessively harsh. The texture is created by the
shape of the curls and the mingling of thicker guard hairs in the coat.
The degree of softness may vary among individual cats. The coat should
be loose and bouncy and should stand away from the body with minimal undercoat.
The coat is light and airy enough to part with a breath and you should
be able to run your fingers through it to the skin. The coat may have
an almost unkempt appearance but must be free of matting. Longest and
tightest curls are on the neck, ruff and base of ear. The coat may vary
in length and fullness according to the season and maturity of the cat.
At times the coat will part naturally down the middle of the back.
Note: The coat matures up to three years of age and younger cats may
have a crisper coat texture.
Shorthair: Coat length short to medium. The tail is not plumed
but hair may be wavy. Whiskers will be long and curly, ear furnishings
and eyebrow hairs may also curl.
Texture: Curly or wavy. The feel to the touch is unique among Rex breeds.
It is a textured feel. It should be neither silky nor excessively harsh
but may have a crisper texture than the longhaired variety. The texture
is created by the shape of the curls and the mingling of thicker guard
hairs in the coat. The degree of softness may vary among individual
cats. The coat has a springy texture, standing away from the body with
waves over most of the cat. There is no ruff or ringlets and the tail
will be like a bottle-brush. At times the coat will part naturally down
the middle of the back.
Note: The coat matures up to three years of age and younger cats may
have a crisper coat texture.
SPHYNX (84) - Approved/effective 21.6.2006
The Standard of Points is available as a PDF file
ORIENTAL BICOLOUR (48 Shorthair, 49 Longhair) - Approved/effective 22.2.2006
The Standard of Points is available as a PDF file
SIAMESE - Approved 22.2.2006, effective 1.6.2006
The amended colour standards for all colours of Tabby Point (32) and for the Lilac Tortie Point (32b4) are available as a PDF file
- Approved 25.10.2006, effective 1.6.2007
The amended colour standard for the CHOCOLATE POINT (24b)
"The ears should not be darker than the other points the
mask."
The amended description of nose leather, eye rims & paw pads for Caramel Point, Caramel Tabby Point, Caramel Tortie Tabby Point Siamese (Caramel Tortie Point already covered by SOP)
CARAMEL POINT (24n)
Nose Leather, Eye Rims & Paw Pads - Brownish purple (in blue based)
or pinkish grey (in lilac/fawn based).
CARAMEL TABBY POINT (32 8)
Nose leather Brownish purple or pink rimmed with brownish purple (in
blue based) or pinkish grey or pink rimmed with pinkish grey (in
lilac/fawn based). Eye rims brownish purple (in blue based) or
pinkish grey (in lilac/fawn based). Paw pads brownish purple
(in blue based) or pinkish grey (in lilac/fawn based) or pink.
CARAMEL TORTIE TABBY POINT (32t8)
Nose leather, eye rims and paw pads brownish purple (in blue based)
or pinkish grey (in lilac/fawn based) and/or pink.
BALINESE - Approved 21.6.2006, effective 1.6.2007
CARAMEL POINT (61n)
Points - Dark brownish blue (in blue based) or brownish grey (in lilac/fawn
based), matching on all points although the legs may be slightly paler
in tone than the other points.
Body - (no change)
Nose Leather, Eye Rims & Paw Pads: Brownish purple (in blue based)
or pinkish grey (in lilac based).
CARAMEL TORTIE POINT (61p)
Points - Dark brownish blue (in blue based) or brownish grey (in lilac/fawn
based) with shades of apricot.
Body - (no change)
Nose Leather & Paw Pads - Brownish purple (in blue based) or
pinkish grey (in lilac based) and/or pink.
TABBY POINT (61t, 61at, 61bt, 61ct, 61dt, 61ft, 61fnt, 61nt)
(no change to pattern description)
Withhold Certificates or First Prizes in Kitten Open Classes for:
1. Lack of clear tabby markings on mask except in kittens.
SEAL TABBY POINT (61t)
Points - (no change)
Body - Cream, deepening to pale warm fawn on the back. In kittens the
body colour may be muddy fawn.
CARAMEL TABBY POINT (61nt)
Points - Clear dark brownish blue (in blue based) or brownish grey
(in lilac/fawn based) tabby markings. Nose leather pinkish grey or pink
rimmed with pinkish grey. Eye rims pinkish grey. Paw pads pinkish grey
or pink.
Points - In blue based: Clear dark brownish blue tabby markings. Nose
leather brownish purple or pink rimmed with brownish purple. Eye rims
brownish purple. Paw pads brownish purple or pink.
In lilac based: Brownish grey tabby markings. Nose leather pinkish
grey or pink rimmed with pinkish grey. Eye rims pinkish grey. Paw pads
pinkish grey or pink.
Body: Off-white.
TORTIE TABBY POINT (61et, 61gt, 61ht, 61jt, 61pt) - as for Tabby Point
with the following exceptions:
Points - (no change)
Ears - May be mottled. THumb prints may not be visible.
Nose Leather & Paw Pads - (no change). Tail - (no change)
SEAL TORTIE TABBY POINT (61et)
Points - (no change)
Body: Cream, deepening to pale warm fawn on the back. In kittens the
body colour may be muddy fawn.
CARAMEL TORTIE TABBY POINT (61pt)
Points - Tabby markings dark brownish blue (in blue based) or brownish
grey (in lilac/fawn based) with shades of apricot. Nose leather, eye rims
& paw pads pinkish grey and/or pink.
Points - In blue based: Tabby markings dark brownish blue with shades
of apricot. Nose leather, eye rims & paw pads brownish purple and/or
pink.
In lilac based: Tabby markings brownish grey with shades of apricot.
Nose leather, eye rims & paw pads pinkish grey and/or pink.
Body: Off-white.