BREED RECORDS
BENGAL BREED RECORDS
Breed Recording is important for the future of the Bengal cat in the UK.
After as successful application by the Bengal Breed Advisory Committee (BAC), the Brown (Black) Spotted Bengals were granted promotion to Championship status by the GCCF at the Council meeting in October 2005 with effect from 1st June 2006.
The Brown (Black) Marble Bengals and the Snow Spotted Bengals (Blue-Eyed and AOC-Eyed), were granted Championship status in October 2002 with effect from 1st June 2003. The Snow Marble Bengal (Blue-Eyed and AOC-Eyed), have since followed them into gaining Championship status.
At the time of writing, the Silver Bengals and the Blue Bengals are both in Assessment (Provisional) classes, although we are hoping by the end of 2017 the Silver Bengals will have gained championship status
OUR BREEDING POLICY WAS UPDATED IN 2016 - you can view the file by clicking below:
Breed Recording is important for the future of the Bengal cat in the UK.
After as successful application by the Bengal Breed Advisory Committee (BAC), the Brown (Black) Spotted Bengals were granted promotion to Championship status by the GCCF at the Council meeting in October 2005 with effect from 1st June 2006.
The Brown (Black) Marble Bengals and the Snow Spotted Bengals (Blue-Eyed and AOC-Eyed), were granted Championship status in October 2002 with effect from 1st June 2003. The Snow Marble Bengal (Blue-Eyed and AOC-Eyed), have since followed them into gaining Championship status.
At the time of writing, the Silver Bengals and the Blue Bengals are both in Assessment (Provisional) classes, although we are hoping by the end of 2017 the Silver Bengals will have gained championship status
OUR BREEDING POLICY WAS UPDATED IN 2016 - you can view the file by clicking below:
| BENGAL BREEDIN POLICY 2016 |
GCCF REGISTRATION POLICY FOR BENGAL CATS
The GCCF Registration Policy for Bengal cats was amended on 24th October 2007
Click the link below to download the latest Bengal Registration Policy 24/10/2007
http://www.gccfcats.org/Portals/0/Bengal.RegPol.pdf
GCCF STANDARD OF POINTS FOR BENGAL CATS
The Standard of Points (SOP) for Brown and Snow Bengal cats was amended on 1st June 2007. Click on the link below to download the latest SOP for Brown, Snow and Silver Bengals only.
http://www.gccfcats.org/Portals/0/Bengal.SOP.pdf
NEW EMS CODES AS OF 2015
Below are the new EMS codes with the old GCCF codes shown bracketed and in italics. Also their GCCF status at the time of writing.
BROWN (BLACK) SPOTTED BENGAL
BEN n 24 (76 30) Championship
BROWN (BLACK) MARBLED BENGALS
BEN n 22 (76 20) Championship
ANY OTHER COLOUR (AOC) EYED SNOW SPOTTED BENGAL
BEN n 24 32 (76a 30) Championship
ANY OTHER COLOUR (AOC) EYED SNOW MARBLED BENGAL
BEN n 22 32 (76a 20) Championship
BLUE-EYED SNOW SPOTTED BENGAL
BEN n 24 33 (76b 30) Championship
BLUE-EYED SNOW MARBLED BENGAL
BEN n 22 33 (76b 20) Championship
BLUE-EYED BLUE SNOW SPOTTED BENGAL
BEN a 24 33 (76b 30a) Championship
BLACK SILVER SPOTTED BENGAL
BEN ns 24 (76 30s) Championship
BLACK SILVER MARBLED BENGAL
BEN ns 22 (76 20s) Championship
BLUE SPOTTED BENGAL
BEN a 24 (76 30a) Preliminary
BLUE MARBLED BENGAL
BEN a 22 (76 20a) Preliminary
AOC EYED BLUE SNOW SPOTTED BENGAL
BEN a 24 32 (76a 30a) Preliminary
AOC EYED BLUE SNOW MARBLED BENGAL
BEN a 22 32 (76a 20a) Preliminary
AOC EYED SILVER SNOW SPOTTED BENGAL
BEN ns 24 32 (76a 30s) Preliminary
AOC EYED SILVER SNOW MARBLED BENGAL
BEN ns 22 32 (76b 20s ) Preliminary
BLUE-EYED BLUE SNOW MARBLED BENGAL
BEN a 22 33 (76b 20a) Preliminary
BLUE-EYED SNOW SPOTTED BENGAL
BEN n 24 33 (76b 30) Preliminary
BLUE-EYED BLUE SNOW SPOTTED BENGAL
BEN a 24 33 (76b 30a) Preliminary
BLUE-EYED SILVER SNOW SPOTTED BENGAL
BEN ns 24 33 (76b 30s) Preliminary
BLUE-EYED SILVER SNOW MARBLED BENGAL
BEN ns 22 33 (76b 20s) Preliminary
GENERAL TYPE STANDARD
The Bengal should be alert, friendly and affectionate and in excellent physical condition with a dependable temperament. The Bengal's wild appearance is enhanced by its distinctive spotted or marbled tabby coat which should be thick and luxurious. The Bengal is a large to medium cat, sleek and muscular with a thick tail which is carried low. The females may be smaller than the males.
Head and Neck - Broad medium wedge with rounded contours, slightly longer than it is wide with high cheek bones. The head should be rather small in proportion to the body but not taken to extremes. The profile has a gentle curve from the forehead to the bridge of the nose. The line of the bridge of the nose extends to the nose leather making a very slight concave curve. The nose is large and broad with a slightly puffed nose leather. The muzzle should be full and broad with a rounded, strong chin and pronounced whisker pads created by the widely-set canine teeth. The neck should be thick, muscular and in proportion to the body. Allowance should be made for jowls on adult males.
Ears - Medium to small, rather short with a wide base and rounded tips. Set as much on the side as on the top of the head, following the contour of the face in the front view and pointing forward in profile. Light horizontal furnishings are acceptable but ear tufts are undesirable.
Eyes – Almost round, oval preferred, large but not bold. Set on a slight slant toward the base of the ear. Body - Long, sleek and muscular. Large to medium and robust with the hindquarters slightly higher than the shoulders, showing depth of flank.
Legs and Paws - Legs of medium length, strong and muscular. The hind legs should be a little longer than the front and be more robust. The paws should be large and rounded.
Tail - Medium length, thick and even, with a rounded tip; may be tapered towards the end.
Coat - Short to medium in length, very dense, luxurious and unusually soft to the touch. Allowances should be made for a slightly longer coat in kittens.
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 desirable. 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 should be well defined giving a distinct pattern and a sharp outline to the spots. Rosettes and arrowhead-shaped spots are desirable. These are preferred to single spotting but are not essential. The stomach must be spotted (except in Blue-Eyed Snow kittens). 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.
Marbled 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 run over the head on either side of a complex scarab marking, down the neck and onto the shoulders. Strong, bold chin strap, mascara markings, distinct broken or unbroken necklet(s) and blotchy horizontal shoulder streaks are desirable. There should be a distinct pattern with swirled patches or streaks, clearly defined but not symmetrical, giving the impression of marble, preferably with a horizontal flow. Contrast should be well defined with distinct shapes and sharp outlines. The stomach must be spotted (except in Blue-Eyed Snow kittens). The legs may show broken horizontal lines and/or spots. The tail may be ringed, marbled and/or spotted along its length, with a solid dark-coloured tip. The marbled markings should have as little similarity to the classic tabby as possible. A vertical striped mackerel tabby tendency is also undesirable.
BROWN (BLACK) SPOTTED (BEN n 24)
BROWN (BLACK) MARBLED (BEN n 22)
All variations are allowed in Bengals but a high degree of rufus colour yielding a yellow, buff, golden or orange ground colour is preferred. Markings may be black or various shades of brown. There may be a light coloured “thumb print” on the back of each ear. A very pale colour, preferably white, is highly desirable on the whisker pads and chin and may extend onto the chest, underside and inner legs. Alternatively, the chest, underside and inner legs may be pale in contrast to the ground colour of the flanks and back. White or very light coloured spectacles encircling the eyes are desirable. The eye rims, lips and nose leather should be outlined in black and the centre of the nose leather should be brick red. Paw pads and tail tip must be black. Preference should be given to marbled cats with three or more shades; that is ground colour, markings and dark outlinings of these markings. The overall appearance should be of gold dusting. A grey base coat should not be penalised.
Eye-Colour - Gold, green or hazel, deep shades preferred.
BLUE-EYED SNOW SPOTTED (BEN n 24 33)
BLUE-EYED SNOW MARBLED (BEN n 22 33) (Provisional)
(Siamese restriction of coat pattern)
The ground colour should be ivory to cream. The pattern may vary in colour from charcoal to dark or light brown with light coloured spectacles, whisker pads and chin. There may be a light coloured “thumb print” on the back of each ear. The eye rims, lips and nose leather should be outlined in black and the centre of the nose leather should be brick red. Paw pads should be brown with rosy undertones. The colour may be darker on the points than on the body; as little contrast as possible is preferred. The tail tip must be dark brown or charcoal. The overall appearance should be of pearl dusting.
Eye Colour - Blue, deep shades preferred.
AOC-EYED SNOW SPOTTED (BEN n 24 32 )
AOC-EYED SNOW MARBLED (BEN n 22 32 ) (Provisional)
(Burmese/Tonkinese restriction of coat colour).
The ground colour should be ivory to tan with the pattern clearly visible. The pattern may be charcoal or shades of brown with light coloured spectacles, whisker pads and chin. There may be a light coloured “thumb print” on the back of each ear. The eye rims, lips and nose leather should be outlined in black and the centre of the nose leather should be brick red. Paw pads should be dark brown with rosy undertones. The tail tip must be dark brown or charcoal. The overall appearance should be of pearl dusting.
Eye Colour - Gold, green or blue-green.
BLACK SILVER SPOTTED (BEN ns 24) (Preliminary)
BLACK SILVER MARBLED (BEN ns 22) (Preliminary)
Markings should be black on a silvery-white ground colour showing extreme contrast. The base of the hair should be glacial white. There may be a light coloured “thumb print” on the back of each ear. A very pale colour, preferably silvery-white, is highly desirable on the whisker pads and chin and may extend onto the chest, underside and inner legs. Silvery-white coloured spectacles encircling the eyes are desirable. The eye rims, lips and nose leather should be outlined in black and the centre of the nose leather should be brick red although a black nose leather is acceptable. Paw pads and tail tip must be black. There should be little or no tarnish (brown pigmentation) present in the coat colour. The overall appearance should be of diamond dusting but this is not essential.
Eye Colour - Gold, green or hazel, deep shades preferred.
BLUE-EYED SILVER SNOW SPOTTED (BEN ns 24 33) (Preliminary)
BLUE-EYED SILVER SNOW MARBLED (BEN ns 22 33) (Preliminary)
(Siamese restriction of coat pattern)
Markings may vary from charcoal or shades of brown on a silvery-white ground colour showing good contrast. The base of the hair should be glacial white. There may be a light coloured “thumb print” on the back of each ear. A very pale colour, preferably silvery-white, is highly desirable on the whisker pads and chin and may extend onto the chest, underside and inner legs. Silvery-white coloured spectacles encircling the eyes are desirable. The eye rims, lips and nose leather should be outlined in black and the centre of the nose leather should be brick red although a black nose leather is acceptable. Paw pads should be brown with rosy undertones. The tail tip must be dark brown or charcoal. The colour may be darker on the points than on the body; as little contrast as possible between the points and the body is preferred. There should be little or no tarnish (brown pigmentation) present in the coat colour. The overall appearance should be of diamond dusting but this is not essential.
Eye Colour - Blue, deep shades preferred.
AOC-EYED SILVER SNOW SPOTTED (BEN ns 24 32) (Preliminary)
AOC-EYED SILVER SNOW MARBLED (BEN ns 22 32) (Preliminary)
(Burmese/Tonkinese restriction of coat colour)
Markings may vary from charcoal to shades of brown on a silvery-white ground colour with the pattern clearly visible. The base of the hair should be glacial white. There may be a light coloured “thumb print” on the back of each ear. A very pale colour, preferably silvery-white, is highly desirable on the whisker pads and chin and may extend onto the chest, underside and inner legs. Silvery-white coloured spectacles encircling the eyes are desirable. The eye rims, lips and nose leather should be outlined in black and the centre of the nose leather should be brick red although a black nose leather is acceptable. Paw pads should be brown with rosy undertones. The tail tip must be dark brown or charcoal. There should be little or no tarnish (brown pigmentation) present in the coat colour. The overall appearance should be of diamond dusting but this is not essential.
Eye Colour - Gold, green or blue-green.
SCALE OF POINTS
Head and Neck ....................................................................................................15 Ears.........................................................................................................................5
Eye Shape and Colour...........................................................................................5
Body .....................................................................................................................20
Legs and Paws .....................................................................................................10
Tail ............................................................................................................. ............5
Coat Texture..........................................................................................................10
Coat Colour ...........................................................................................................10
Pattern and Contrast.............................................................................................20
Total 100
Withhold All Awards for:
1. Aggressive behaviour.
Withhold Certificates or 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 and Blue-Eyed Silver Snow)
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 defect as listed in the preface to this SOP booklet
The GCCF Registration Policy for Bengal cats was amended on 24th October 2007
Click the link below to download the latest Bengal Registration Policy 24/10/2007
http://www.gccfcats.org/Portals/0/Bengal.RegPol.pdf
GCCF STANDARD OF POINTS FOR BENGAL CATS
The Standard of Points (SOP) for Brown and Snow Bengal cats was amended on 1st June 2007. Click on the link below to download the latest SOP for Brown, Snow and Silver Bengals only.
http://www.gccfcats.org/Portals/0/Bengal.SOP.pdf
NEW EMS CODES AS OF 2015
Below are the new EMS codes with the old GCCF codes shown bracketed and in italics. Also their GCCF status at the time of writing.
BROWN (BLACK) SPOTTED BENGAL
BEN n 24 (76 30) Championship
BROWN (BLACK) MARBLED BENGALS
BEN n 22 (76 20) Championship
ANY OTHER COLOUR (AOC) EYED SNOW SPOTTED BENGAL
BEN n 24 32 (76a 30) Championship
ANY OTHER COLOUR (AOC) EYED SNOW MARBLED BENGAL
BEN n 22 32 (76a 20) Championship
BLUE-EYED SNOW SPOTTED BENGAL
BEN n 24 33 (76b 30) Championship
BLUE-EYED SNOW MARBLED BENGAL
BEN n 22 33 (76b 20) Championship
BLUE-EYED BLUE SNOW SPOTTED BENGAL
BEN a 24 33 (76b 30a) Championship
BLACK SILVER SPOTTED BENGAL
BEN ns 24 (76 30s) Championship
BLACK SILVER MARBLED BENGAL
BEN ns 22 (76 20s) Championship
BLUE SPOTTED BENGAL
BEN a 24 (76 30a) Preliminary
BLUE MARBLED BENGAL
BEN a 22 (76 20a) Preliminary
AOC EYED BLUE SNOW SPOTTED BENGAL
BEN a 24 32 (76a 30a) Preliminary
AOC EYED BLUE SNOW MARBLED BENGAL
BEN a 22 32 (76a 20a) Preliminary
AOC EYED SILVER SNOW SPOTTED BENGAL
BEN ns 24 32 (76a 30s) Preliminary
AOC EYED SILVER SNOW MARBLED BENGAL
BEN ns 22 32 (76b 20s ) Preliminary
BLUE-EYED BLUE SNOW MARBLED BENGAL
BEN a 22 33 (76b 20a) Preliminary
BLUE-EYED SNOW SPOTTED BENGAL
BEN n 24 33 (76b 30) Preliminary
BLUE-EYED BLUE SNOW SPOTTED BENGAL
BEN a 24 33 (76b 30a) Preliminary
BLUE-EYED SILVER SNOW SPOTTED BENGAL
BEN ns 24 33 (76b 30s) Preliminary
BLUE-EYED SILVER SNOW MARBLED BENGAL
BEN ns 22 33 (76b 20s) Preliminary
GENERAL TYPE STANDARD
The Bengal should be alert, friendly and affectionate and in excellent physical condition with a dependable temperament. The Bengal's wild appearance is enhanced by its distinctive spotted or marbled tabby coat which should be thick and luxurious. The Bengal is a large to medium cat, sleek and muscular with a thick tail which is carried low. The females may be smaller than the males.
Head and Neck - Broad medium wedge with rounded contours, slightly longer than it is wide with high cheek bones. The head should be rather small in proportion to the body but not taken to extremes. The profile has a gentle curve from the forehead to the bridge of the nose. The line of the bridge of the nose extends to the nose leather making a very slight concave curve. The nose is large and broad with a slightly puffed nose leather. The muzzle should be full and broad with a rounded, strong chin and pronounced whisker pads created by the widely-set canine teeth. The neck should be thick, muscular and in proportion to the body. Allowance should be made for jowls on adult males.
Ears - Medium to small, rather short with a wide base and rounded tips. Set as much on the side as on the top of the head, following the contour of the face in the front view and pointing forward in profile. Light horizontal furnishings are acceptable but ear tufts are undesirable.
Eyes – Almost round, oval preferred, large but not bold. Set on a slight slant toward the base of the ear. Body - Long, sleek and muscular. Large to medium and robust with the hindquarters slightly higher than the shoulders, showing depth of flank.
Legs and Paws - Legs of medium length, strong and muscular. The hind legs should be a little longer than the front and be more robust. The paws should be large and rounded.
Tail - Medium length, thick and even, with a rounded tip; may be tapered towards the end.
Coat - Short to medium in length, very dense, luxurious and unusually soft to the touch. Allowances should be made for a slightly longer coat in kittens.
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 desirable. 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 should be well defined giving a distinct pattern and a sharp outline to the spots. Rosettes and arrowhead-shaped spots are desirable. These are preferred to single spotting but are not essential. The stomach must be spotted (except in Blue-Eyed Snow kittens). 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.
Marbled 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 run over the head on either side of a complex scarab marking, down the neck and onto the shoulders. Strong, bold chin strap, mascara markings, distinct broken or unbroken necklet(s) and blotchy horizontal shoulder streaks are desirable. There should be a distinct pattern with swirled patches or streaks, clearly defined but not symmetrical, giving the impression of marble, preferably with a horizontal flow. Contrast should be well defined with distinct shapes and sharp outlines. The stomach must be spotted (except in Blue-Eyed Snow kittens). The legs may show broken horizontal lines and/or spots. The tail may be ringed, marbled and/or spotted along its length, with a solid dark-coloured tip. The marbled markings should have as little similarity to the classic tabby as possible. A vertical striped mackerel tabby tendency is also undesirable.
BROWN (BLACK) SPOTTED (BEN n 24)
BROWN (BLACK) MARBLED (BEN n 22)
All variations are allowed in Bengals but a high degree of rufus colour yielding a yellow, buff, golden or orange ground colour is preferred. Markings may be black or various shades of brown. There may be a light coloured “thumb print” on the back of each ear. A very pale colour, preferably white, is highly desirable on the whisker pads and chin and may extend onto the chest, underside and inner legs. Alternatively, the chest, underside and inner legs may be pale in contrast to the ground colour of the flanks and back. White or very light coloured spectacles encircling the eyes are desirable. The eye rims, lips and nose leather should be outlined in black and the centre of the nose leather should be brick red. Paw pads and tail tip must be black. Preference should be given to marbled cats with three or more shades; that is ground colour, markings and dark outlinings of these markings. The overall appearance should be of gold dusting. A grey base coat should not be penalised.
Eye-Colour - Gold, green or hazel, deep shades preferred.
BLUE-EYED SNOW SPOTTED (BEN n 24 33)
BLUE-EYED SNOW MARBLED (BEN n 22 33) (Provisional)
(Siamese restriction of coat pattern)
The ground colour should be ivory to cream. The pattern may vary in colour from charcoal to dark or light brown with light coloured spectacles, whisker pads and chin. There may be a light coloured “thumb print” on the back of each ear. The eye rims, lips and nose leather should be outlined in black and the centre of the nose leather should be brick red. Paw pads should be brown with rosy undertones. The colour may be darker on the points than on the body; as little contrast as possible is preferred. The tail tip must be dark brown or charcoal. The overall appearance should be of pearl dusting.
Eye Colour - Blue, deep shades preferred.
AOC-EYED SNOW SPOTTED (BEN n 24 32 )
AOC-EYED SNOW MARBLED (BEN n 22 32 ) (Provisional)
(Burmese/Tonkinese restriction of coat colour).
The ground colour should be ivory to tan with the pattern clearly visible. The pattern may be charcoal or shades of brown with light coloured spectacles, whisker pads and chin. There may be a light coloured “thumb print” on the back of each ear. The eye rims, lips and nose leather should be outlined in black and the centre of the nose leather should be brick red. Paw pads should be dark brown with rosy undertones. The tail tip must be dark brown or charcoal. The overall appearance should be of pearl dusting.
Eye Colour - Gold, green or blue-green.
BLACK SILVER SPOTTED (BEN ns 24) (Preliminary)
BLACK SILVER MARBLED (BEN ns 22) (Preliminary)
Markings should be black on a silvery-white ground colour showing extreme contrast. The base of the hair should be glacial white. There may be a light coloured “thumb print” on the back of each ear. A very pale colour, preferably silvery-white, is highly desirable on the whisker pads and chin and may extend onto the chest, underside and inner legs. Silvery-white coloured spectacles encircling the eyes are desirable. The eye rims, lips and nose leather should be outlined in black and the centre of the nose leather should be brick red although a black nose leather is acceptable. Paw pads and tail tip must be black. There should be little or no tarnish (brown pigmentation) present in the coat colour. The overall appearance should be of diamond dusting but this is not essential.
Eye Colour - Gold, green or hazel, deep shades preferred.
BLUE-EYED SILVER SNOW SPOTTED (BEN ns 24 33) (Preliminary)
BLUE-EYED SILVER SNOW MARBLED (BEN ns 22 33) (Preliminary)
(Siamese restriction of coat pattern)
Markings may vary from charcoal or shades of brown on a silvery-white ground colour showing good contrast. The base of the hair should be glacial white. There may be a light coloured “thumb print” on the back of each ear. A very pale colour, preferably silvery-white, is highly desirable on the whisker pads and chin and may extend onto the chest, underside and inner legs. Silvery-white coloured spectacles encircling the eyes are desirable. The eye rims, lips and nose leather should be outlined in black and the centre of the nose leather should be brick red although a black nose leather is acceptable. Paw pads should be brown with rosy undertones. The tail tip must be dark brown or charcoal. The colour may be darker on the points than on the body; as little contrast as possible between the points and the body is preferred. There should be little or no tarnish (brown pigmentation) present in the coat colour. The overall appearance should be of diamond dusting but this is not essential.
Eye Colour - Blue, deep shades preferred.
AOC-EYED SILVER SNOW SPOTTED (BEN ns 24 32) (Preliminary)
AOC-EYED SILVER SNOW MARBLED (BEN ns 22 32) (Preliminary)
(Burmese/Tonkinese restriction of coat colour)
Markings may vary from charcoal to shades of brown on a silvery-white ground colour with the pattern clearly visible. The base of the hair should be glacial white. There may be a light coloured “thumb print” on the back of each ear. A very pale colour, preferably silvery-white, is highly desirable on the whisker pads and chin and may extend onto the chest, underside and inner legs. Silvery-white coloured spectacles encircling the eyes are desirable. The eye rims, lips and nose leather should be outlined in black and the centre of the nose leather should be brick red although a black nose leather is acceptable. Paw pads should be brown with rosy undertones. The tail tip must be dark brown or charcoal. There should be little or no tarnish (brown pigmentation) present in the coat colour. The overall appearance should be of diamond dusting but this is not essential.
Eye Colour - Gold, green or blue-green.
SCALE OF POINTS
Head and Neck ....................................................................................................15 Ears.........................................................................................................................5
Eye Shape and Colour...........................................................................................5
Body .....................................................................................................................20
Legs and Paws .....................................................................................................10
Tail ............................................................................................................. ............5
Coat Texture..........................................................................................................10
Coat Colour ...........................................................................................................10
Pattern and Contrast.............................................................................................20
Total 100
Withhold All Awards for:
1. Aggressive behaviour.
Withhold Certificates or 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 and Blue-Eyed Silver Snow)
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 defect as listed in the preface to this SOP booklet