Standard of Points Page 2

Coat Colour

Markings - Markings of the appropriate colour to be clearly defined and dense in colour, without brindling, affording a good contrast with the ground colour. the colour should reach as near the roots as possible especially in the Standard Tabby colours; in the Silver Tabby colours the roots of the hair will tend to be silvered.

Ground Colour - Even, a silvery colour in those breeds with the silver gene.

Scale of Points

Head and Ears ...................................................... 25

Eyes........................................................................... 15

Body, Legs, Paws and Tail .................................. 20

Coat, Colour, Markings and Condition .............. 40

  Total 100

Withhold Certificates or First Prizes in Kitten Open Classes for:

1. Incorrect eye colour

2. Lack of pattern contrast or clarity

3. Any defect as listed in the SOP booklet

Faults:

1. White anywhere

2. Solid back, blurred markings, lack of leg pattern

3. Brindled or uneven ground colour

Note: Tabby kittens with a tendency to near-white in the immediate area of the lips and lower jaw should not be penalised.