POINT
SCORE HEAD
(25) - Size
and shape - 5
- Muzzle
and Nose - 5
- Ears
- 5
- Eyes - 5
- Profile
- 5
BODY
(30) COAT
(40) - Texture
- 10
- Length
- 5
- Wave, extent
of wave - 20
- Close
lying - 5
COLOR
(5) GENERAL:
the Cornish Rex is distinguished from all other breeds by its extremely soft,
wavy coat and racy type. It is surprisingly heavy and warm to the touch. All contours
of the Cornish Rex are gently curved. By nature, the Cornish Rex is intelligent,
alert, and generally likes to be handled.
PROFILE:a
curve comprised of two convex arcs. The forehead is rounded, the nose break smooth
and mild, and the Roman nose has a high prominent bridge.
HEAD:comparatively
small and egg shaped. Length about one-third greater than the width. A definite
whisker break, oval with gently curving outline in front and in profile. MUZZLE:
narrowing slightly to a rounded end. EARS:
large and full from the base, erect and alert; set high on the head. EYES:
medium to large in size, oval in shape, and slanting slightly upward. A full eye's
width apart. Color should be clear, intense, and appropriate to coat color. NOSE:
Roman. Length is one-third length of head. In profile a straight line from end
of nose to chin with considerable depth and squarish effect. CHEEKS:
cheek bones high and prominent, well chiseled. CHIN:
strong, well-developed. BODY:
very distinctive, small to medium in size, males proportionately larger but never
coarse. Torso long and slender, not tubular, showing a deep, but not broad chest.
The general outline is comprised of graceful arches and curves without any sign
of flatness. The back is naturally arched and evident when the cat is standing
naturally. The underline gently curves upward from the ribcage to form a smallish
(tucked up in appearance) waistline. Hips and thighs muscular and feel somewhat
heavy in proportion to the rest of the body. SHOULDERS:
well-knit. RUMP:
rounded, well-muscled. LEGS:
very long and slender. Thighs well-muscled, somewhat heavy in proportion to
the rest of the body. The Cornish Rex stands high on its legs. PAWS:
dainty, slightly oval. Toes: five in front and four behind. TAIL:
long and slender, tapering toward the end and extremely flexible. NECK:
long and slender. BONE:
fine and delicate. COAT:
short, extremely soft, silky, and completely free of guard hairs. Relatively dense.
A tight, uniform marcel wave, lying close to the body and extending from the top
of the head across the back, sides, and hips continuing to the tip of the tail.
Size and depth of wave may vary. The fur on the underside of the chin and on chest
and abdomen is short and noticeably wavy. CONDITION:
firm and muscular. PENALIZE:
sparse coat or bare spots. DISQUALIFY:
kinked or abnormal tail. Incorrect number of toes. Any coarse or guard hairs.
Any signs of lameness in the hindquarters. Signs of poor health. CORNISH
REX COLORS WHITE:
pure glistening white. Nose leather and paw pads: pink. Eye color: deep blue or
brilliant gold. Odd-eyed whites shall have one blue and one gold eye with equal
color depth.
BLACK:
dense coal black, sound from roots to tip of fur. Free from any tinge of rust
on the tips. Nose leather: black. Paw pads: black or brown. Eye color: gold. BLUE:
blue, lighter shade preferred, one level tone from nose to tip of tail. Sound
to the roots. A sound darker shade is more acceptable than an unsound lighter
shade. Nose leather and paw pads: blue. Eye color: gold. RED:
deep, rich, clear, brilliant red; without shading, markings, or ticking. Lips
and chin the same color as the coat. Nose leather and paw pads: brick red. Eye
color: gold. CREAM:
one level shade of buff cream, without markings. Sound to the roots. Lighter shades
preferred. Nose leather and paw pads: pink. Eye color: gold. CHINCHILLA
SILVER: undercoat pure white. Coat on back, flanks, head, and tail sufficiently
tipped with black to give the characteristic sparkling appearance. Legs may be
slightly shaded with tipping. Chin, stomach and chest, pure white. Rims of eyes,
lips, and nose outlined with black. Nose leather: brick red. Paw pads: black.
Eye color: green or blue-green. SHADED
SILVER: undercoat white with a mantle of black tipping shading down from sides,
face, and tail from dark on the ridge to white on the chin, chest, stomach, and
under the tail. Legs to be the same tone as the face. The general effect to be
much darker than a chinchilla. Rims of eyes, lips, and nose outlined with black.
Nose leather: brick red. Paw pads: black. Eye color: green or blue-green. BLACK
SMOKE: individual hair shafts white or silver, each deeply tipped with black.
In repose, the cat appears black. In motion, the white base of the hairs is readily
apparent. Points and mask black with narrow band of white at base of hairs next
to skin which may be seen only when fur is parted. Nose leather and paw pads:
black. Eye color: gold. s BLUE
SMOKE: individual hair shafts white or silver, each deeply tipped with blue.
In repose, the cat appears blue. In motion, the white base of the hairs is readily
apparent. Points and mask blue with narrow band of white at base of hairs next
to skin which may be seen only when fur is parted. Nose leather and paw pads:
blue. Eye color: gold. RED
SMOKE: individual hair shafts white or silver, each deeply tipped with red.
In repose, the cat appears red. In motion the white base of the hair is readily
apparent. Points and mask red with narrow band of white at base of hairs next
to the skin, which may be seen only when fur is parted. Nose leather and paw pads:
rose. Eye color: gold. CREAM
SMOKE: individual hair shafts white or silver, each deeply tipped with cream.
In repose, the cat appears cream. In motion the white base of the hair is readily
apparent. Points mask cream with narrow band of white at base of hairs next to
skin, which may be seen only when fur is parted. Nose leather and paw pads: pink.
Eye color: gold. CLASSIC
TABBY PATTERN: markings dense, clearly defined, and broad. Legs evenly barred
with bracelets coming up to meet the body markings. Tail evenly ringed. Several
unbroken necklaces on neck and upper chest, the more the better. Frown marks on
forehead form an intricate letter "M." Unbroken line runs back from
outer corner of eye. Swirls on cheeks. Vertical lines over back of head extend
to shoulder markings which are in the shape of a butterfly with both upper and
lower wings distinctly outlined and marked with dots inside outline. Back markings
consist of a vertical line down the spine from butterfly to tail with a vertical
stripe paralleling it on each side, the three stripes well separated by stripes
of the ground color. Large solid blotch on each side to be encircled by one or
more unbroken rings. Side markings should be the same on both sides. Double vertical
rows of buttons on chest and stomach. MACKEREL
TABBY PATTERN: markings dense, clearly defined, and all narrow pencillings.
Legs evenly barred with narrow bracelets coming up to meet the body markings.
Tail barred. Necklaces on neck and chest distinct, like so many chains. Head barred
with an "M" on the forehead. Unbroken lines running back from the eyes.
Lines running down the head to meet the shoulders. Spine lines run together to
form a narrow saddle. Narrow pencillings run around body. SPOTTED
TABBY PATTERN markings on the body to be spotted. The spots can be round,
oblong, or rosette-shaped. Any of these are of equal merit but the spots, however
shaped or placed, shall be distinct. Spots should not run together in a broken
mackerel pattern. A dorsal stripe runs the length of the body to the tip of the
tail. The stripe is ideally composed of spots. The markings on the face and forehead
shall be typical tabby markings. Underside of the body to have "vest buttons."
Legs and tail are barred. PATCHED
TABBY (classic, mackerel, spotted): an established silver, brown, or blue
tabby with patches of red and/or cream. Eye color: gold. Patched Tabby & White
(classic, mackerel, spotted): white with colored portions, the colored portions
to conform to the currently established patched tabby color standards. Eye color:
gold, blue, or odd-eyed. BROWN
PATCHED TABBY: ground color brilliant coppery brown with classic or mackerel
tabby markings of dense black with patches of red and/or cream clearly defined
on both the body and extremities; a blaze of red and/or cream on the face is desirable.
Lips and chin the same shade as the rings around the eyes. Eye color: brilliant
gold. BLUE
PATCHED TABBY: ground color, including lips and chin, pale bluish ivory with
classic or mackerel tabby markings of very deep blue affording a good contrast
with ground color. Patches of cream clearly defined on both body and extremities;
a blaze of cream on the face is desirable. Warm fawn overtones or patina over
the whole. Eye color: brilliant gold. SILVER
PATCHED TABBY: ground color, including lips and chin, pale silver with classic
or mackerel tabby markings of dense black with patches of red and/or cream clearly
defined on both body and extremities. A blaze of red and/or cream on the face
is desirable. Eye color: brilliant gold or hazel. SILVER
TABBY (classic, mackerel, spotted): ground color, including lips and chin,
pale clear silver. Markings dense black. Nose leather: brick red. Paw pads: black.
Eye color: green or hazel. RED
TABBY (classic, mackerel, spotted): ground color red. Markings deep, rich
red. Lips and chin red. Nose leather and paw pads: brick red. Eye color: gold.
BROWN TABBY
(classic, mackerel, spotted): ground color brilliant coppery brown. Markings
dense black. Lips and chin the same shade as the rings around the eyes. Back of
leg black from paw to heel. Nose leather: brick red. Paw pads: black or brown.
Eye color: gold. BLUE
TABBY (classic, mackerel, spotted): ground color, including lips and chin,
pale bluish ivory. Markings a very deep blue affording a good contrast with ground
color. Warm fawn overtones or patina over the whole. Nose leather: old rose. Paw
pads: rose. Eye color: gold. CREAM
TABBY (classic, mackerel, spotted): ground color, including lips and chin,
very pale cream. Markings buff or cream sufficiently darker than the ground color
to afford good contrast but remaining within the dilute color range. Nose leather
and paw pads: pink. Eye color: gold. TORTOISESHELL:
black with patches of red or softly intermingled areas of red on both body
and extremities. Presence of several shades of red acceptable. Blaze of red on
face is preferred. Nose leather and paw pads: black and/or brick red. Eye color:
gold. TORTOISESHELL
SMOKE: individual hair shafts white or silver, each deeply tipped with red
or black. In repose, cat appears tortoiseshell. When the coat is parted, the white
base of the hairs is readily apparent. Points of the cat may exhibit deeper tipping
than in the rest of the coat. Nose leather and paw pads: black and/or brick red.
Eye color: gold. CALICO:
white with unbrindled patches of black and red. White predominant on underparts.
Eye color: gold, odd-eyed or blue. CALICO
SMOKE: white with unbrindled patches of black and red. In non-white areas,
individual hair shafts are white or silver, each deeply tipped with red or black.
Cat in repose appears calico. When the coat is parted, the white base of the hairs
is readily apparent. Points of the cat may exhibit deeper tipping than in the
rest of the coat. Eye color: blue, gold, or odd-eyed. VAN
CALICO: white cat with unbrindled patches of black and red confined to the
extremities; head, tail and legs. One or two small colored patches on body allowable.
Eye color: gold, blue or odd-eyed. DILUTE
CALICO: white with unbrindled patches of blue and cream. White predominant
on underparts. Eye color: gold, blue or odd-eyed. TORTOISESHELL
AND WHITE: black with patches of red softly intermingled (brindled) and white
on both body and extremities. Presence of several shades of red acceptable. Less
than 1/4 of body being white. Eye color: gold, blue or odd-eyed. BLUE-CREAM
AND WHITE: blue with patches of cream softly intermingled (brindled) and white
on both body and extremities. Less than 1/4 of body being white. Eye color: gold,
blue or odd-eyed. BLUE-CREAM:
blue with patches of solid cream. Patches clearly defined and well broken
on both body and extremities. Eye color: gold. BLUE-CREAM
SMOKE: individual hair shafts white or silver, each deeply tipped with blue
or cream. Patches clearly defined and well broken on both body and extremities.
In repose, the cat appears blue-cream. In motion, the white base of the hairs
is readily apparent. Points and mask blue or cream with narrow band of white at
the base of hairs next to skin, which may be seen only when fur is parted. Eye
color: gold. DILUTE
VAN CALICO: white cat with unbrindled patches of blue and cream confined to
the extremities; head, tail, and legs. One or two small colored patches on body
allowable. Eye color: gold, blue or odd-eyed. BI-COLOR:
solid color (black, blue, red and cream) and white; tabby (brown, blue, silver,
red and cream) and white; smoke (black, blue, red and cream) and white; and any
pointed and white. Cats with no more white than a locket and/or button do not
qualify for this color class. Such cats shall be judged in the color class of
their basic color with no penalty for such locket and/or button. Eye color: gold,
odd-eyed or blue. VAN
BI-COLOR: solid color (black, blue, red and cream) and white; tabby (brown,
blue, silver, red and cream) and white; smoke (black, blue, red and cream) and
white; and any pointed and white. White cat with color confined to the extremities;
head, tail and legs. One or two small colored patches on body allowable. Eye color:
gold, odd-eyed or blue. POINTED:
body color can range from white, bluish white, ivory to pale fawn depending on
the point color the cat is. The points on the legs, tail, ears and head will be
much darker than the body color. Nose leather and paw pads: same color as points.
Eye color: blue. POINTED
AND WHITE: a bi-color cat with point color on the head, ears and tail with
spots of point color on body and legs along with white. Eye color: blue. ORC:
(Other Rex Colors): any other color or pattern. Eye color: appropriate to the
predominant color of the cat. Eye color (where any other color or pattern is coupled
with white, exclusive of buttons or lockets): gold, blue or odd-eyed. |