The Fluff Standard

Preamble:  A Fluffy is a truly rare breed.  There are only 60 or so in existence.  Interbreeding of Fluffies is not recommended, but rather that Fluffies find other "fluffy material" to mate with.  Fluffies are, by nature, fluffy.  They are full of love, kindness, caring, and a sarcastic wit unmatched in other circles.  A true Fluffy has the power of "vibes," a much sought after trait.  Fluffies should be hardy, long-lived, and require very little sleep.  The must be semi-literate, and able to learn to use computers (at least the e-mail functions).  Above all a Fluffy lives and breathes his or her Sheltie babies and all other furkids.  Fluffies are thus sworn to raise 'em, rescue 'em, and nurture 'em 'til do they part.

Body:  The body is to be of sufficient substance to withstand guffaws,  hardy-hars, and bear hugs.  Chest should be deep enough and of sufficient  width to encompass the huge hearts of true Fluffies.  There may be a  slight to noticeable bulge around the middle and/or rear parts from sitting at the computer instead of exercising.

Forequarters:  Arms are to be strong and sinewy.  Fingers especially so,  to allow for constant typing.  Any weakness of the wrists, hands, or  fingers is to be faulted to the extent it prohibits posting.  Arms should  be sufficiently long to provide group or individual hugs to Fluffies in  need.

Rearquarters:  Legs must be strong enough to get the Fluffy to the  bathroom, kitchen and computer.  Any excessive muscling of the legs is to  be penalized, as it indicates time spent away from the computer.

Head:  Head should be well set on the shoulders.  It should be of  adequate size to contain a fluffy brain, and this size can vary greatly  depending on the Fluffy in question.  Eyes:  Eyes should be slightly bugged, and moderately glassy from staring at the 'puter screen.  Eye color and shape is immaterial.

Ears:  ears should be set into the side  of the head, and should not be mistaken for feathers or eggplants or  cheeseheads.

Coat and color:  Coat should be easily maintained without the aid of  purple or green dyes.  Any extreme hairdos should be avoided, as they take time away from the computer.  Colors cover then entire range of the spectrum, and individuality of color is to be commended.  Particularly fluffy would be any Fluffy sporting a raspberry hairdo.

Temperament:  Fluffies are devoutly loyal to their friends and intensely vengeful with their enemies.  Any Fluffy showing fondness for Beavers or Farkoffs is to be so severely penalized as to be disqualified.  Snappiness or ill-temper in a Fluffy is to be greatly faulted.  When viewing a Fluffy, they should have a special glow about them, caused by the circle of love of which they are all a part.

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