European Burmese — breed standard (CFA: size, coat, temperament, type)

European Burmese — breed standard (CFA: size, coat, temperament, type)

Claims

• *[Paraphrased derived summary — non-Open-Access source.]* The European Burmese is a medium-sized, hard and muscular cat with a short, fine, close-lying, very glossy satin-like coat.
• *[Paraphrased derived summary — non-Open-Access source.]* The head has a slightly rounded top with good breadth between the ears, tapering to a short blunt wedge.
• *[Paraphrased derived summary — non-Open-Access source.]* Eyes are large and alert, set well apart, in a lustrous yellow-gold to amber colour.
• *[Paraphrased derived summary — non-Open-Access source.]* The body is of medium length with a strong, rounded chest and a tail of medium length tapering to a rounded tip.
• *[Paraphrased derived summary — non-Open-Access source.]* In the point scale the coat and coat colour carry the highest value at 30 points, with head, ears and muzzle at 25 and eyes at 25.
• *[Paraphrased derived summary — non-Open-Access source.]* Accepted solid colours include brown (rich warm seal brown), chocolate (warm milk-chocolate), blue and lilac.
• *[Paraphrased derived summary — non-Open-Access source.]* Disqualifying faults include white patches, noticeable numbers of white hairs, a visible tail kink and excessive tabby markings.