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General: First impression should be an unmistakably
spotted cat, with a long, strong, cylindrical-type body and a hunter-like
gait.
Body: Shape long, lean, muscular, well supported; size medium; carriage
typically low and even; ample bone without undue bulk; musculature
very well developed overall.
Head: Shape sculpted; wide cheekbones; medium length and width;
forehead slightly domed; muzzle well developed; chin and jaw strong,
fully developed; gentle stop between forehead and nose.
Ears: Base and height approximately equal; rounded tip; size medium;
placement high and back from face.
Eyes: Shape open almond; size medium large; placement wide, gently
sloping. Color amber to brown, cocoa to gray-brown, sand, or yellow-gray,
depending upon coat color. Snow Leopard eyes blue.
Coat: Length short and close across the back, sides, neck, and face;
short but slightly longer on tail and underbelly.
Color: Silver/smoke and tabby divisions, spotted pattern only: silver,
bronze, brown, gold, red, blue, black, and charcoal. Snow Leopard
is a recessive phase of any of the accepted colors.
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