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Siamese cat CFA standard

Siamese cat CFA standard

2026-03-18 08:29:05 · · #1

Head: Slender wedge-shaped. Medium size, well-proportioned to the body. The wedge shape begins with a vertical line from the muzzle to the top of the head, forming a triangle that continues uninterrupted at the sideburns. The distance between the eyes is no less than the width of an eye. The bone structure is visible when the beard extends smoothly backward. A prominent jawbone is permissible.

Skull: Flat, appearing as a long wedge shape from the top of the head to the tip of the nose. Eyes do not protrude, and the bridge of the nose connects smoothly and naturally to the skull.

Ears: Large and pointed, with a wide base, blending seamlessly with the wedge shape of the head.

Eyes: Almond-shaped, medium-sized. Neither protruding nor sunken.

Siamese cat CFA standard

Nose: Long and straight, extending directly to the forehead without interruption.

Mouth and nose: well-developed, wedge-shaped.

Chin and jawbone: Medium size, with the tip of the chin, the tip of the nose, and the lips forming a vertical plane, neither short nor heavy.

Body: Medium size, graceful, slender and lean. The body has a perfect combination of bone structure and strong muscles. The smooth curves of the shoulders and hips connect to the tubular body, the hips are not wider than the shoulders, and the abdomen is tight.

Neck: Slender

Legs: Long and slender, with the hind legs being taller than the forelegs, but in proportion to the body.

Claws: graceful, small, and oval-shaped. Toes: five in the front and four in the back.

Tail: Long, thin, with a pointed tip.

Coat: Short, of good quality, and glossy. Close-lying to the body.

Physical condition: Excellent physical condition, clear eyes, well-developed muscles, strong and flexible body. Neither weak nor thin, nor obese.

color:

Body: Smooth color, with slight shading allowed. It is permissible for the black on a Siamese cat to deepen with age, as is typical. However, this color depth must be between the body color and the point color.

Pointed coloration: The points on the face, ears, legs, and tail are dense and distinct, and all are the same color. The facial points, like a mask, cover the entire face to the whisker pads and may extend to the ears, but this color should not extend to the top of the head. There should be no light-colored or white hairs on the pointed areas.

Faults: Inappropriate (different color from the standard below or spotted) color of the nose and paw pads, excessively soft and mushy body (translator's note: feeling like it's falling apart), and no obvious protruding cartilage that can be felt by normal touching.

Disqualification: Any obvious disease or unhealthy condition. Weak or feeble hind legs, mouth with obstructed breathing, nasal tone, or poor closure. Thin, with visible matted coat. Eyes other than blue. Toes and/or feet of a different color. Incorrect number of toes. Underjaw or overjaw due to malocclusion. Long hair.

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