Balinese — breed standard (CFA & TICA: size, coat, temperament, type)

Balinese — breed standard (CFA & TICA: size, coat, temperament, type)

Claims

• *[Paraphrased derived summary — non-Open-Access source.]* The CFA describes the Balinese as a svelte, medium-sized semi-longhair pointed cat of oriental type, with a long tapering wedge-shaped head.
• *[Paraphrased derived summary — non-Open-Access source.]* Under the CFA point schedule the breed is allocated HEAD 20, EYES 5, BODY 30, COAT 20 and COLOR 25.
• *[Paraphrased derived summary — non-Open-Access source.]* Under the TICA Siamese Breed Group schedule the Balinese is scored HEAD 35, BODY 35 and COAT/COLOR/PATTERN 30.
• *[Paraphrased derived summary — non-Open-Access source.]* The coat is of medium length, longest on the tail, fine and silky with no downy undercoat, and may appear shorter than it is.
• *[Paraphrased derived summary — non-Open-Access source.]* Required eye colour is a deep, vivid blue (CFA); TICA likewise requires blue eyes, and any other eye colour is a disqualification.
• *[Paraphrased derived summary — non-Open-Access source.]* The body is an even colour with only subtle shading, while the points (mask, ears, legs, feet, tail) are dense and clearly defined in a single shade, linked by tracings.
• *[Paraphrased derived summary — non-Open-Access source.]* The CFA disqualifies cats showing illness or poor health, crossed eyes, white toes or feet, an incorrect toe count, or a definite double (downy) coat.