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

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

Claims

• *[Paraphrased derived summary — non-Open-Access source.]* The Oriental is a svelte, medium-sized cat with a long, tubular, fine-boned body and a long tapering tail, shown in both shorthair (very short, fine, glossy) and semi-longhair (silky) coats.
• *[Paraphrased derived summary — non-Open-Access source.]* TICA recognizes it in pointed (SI/BA) and traditional (OS/OL) categories, with all pointed colours accepted in the pointed division.
• *[Paraphrased derived summary — non-Open-Access source.]* The head is a long wedge with strikingly large, pointed ears and almond-shaped eyes set with an Oriental slant.
• *[Paraphrased derived summary — non-Open-Access source.]* The breed is described as strong, lithe and muscular, very active and affectionate.
• *[Paraphrased derived summary — non-Open-Access source.]* The TICA standard disqualifies a visible tail fault, crossed eyes, and visible protrusion of the xiphoid process (sternum cartilage).
• *[Paraphrased derived summary — non-Open-Access source.]* The temperament must be unchallenging; any sign of definite challenge disqualifies.