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

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

Claims

• *[Paraphrased derived summary — non-Open-Access source.]* The Siamese is a medium-sized, svelte and refined cat with long, tapering lines and a muscular, lithe build.
• *[Paraphrased derived summary — non-Open-Access source.]* The coat is short, fine in texture, glossy and lies close to the body.
• *[Paraphrased derived summary — non-Open-Access source.]* The body is even in colour with subtle shading where allowed; the points (mask, ears, legs, feet and tail) are dense, clearly defined and all of the same shade.
• *[Paraphrased derived summary — non-Open-Access source.]* The eyes are blue.
• *[Paraphrased derived summary — non-Open-Access source.]* The standard describes the temperament as unchallenging; any cat showing definite challenge is disqualified.
• *[Paraphrased derived summary — non-Open-Access source.]* Disqualifying faults include evidence of illness or poor health, weak hind legs, mouth breathing from nasal obstruction, emaciation, a visible tail kink, eyes other than blue, white toes, crossed eyes and a visible xiphoid cartilage protrusion.