WCF Standard

World Cat Federation

Revision: 2010

Body	The medium sized cat is solid and compact. The back is very short and ends in an extremely round rump (round like an orange). The deep flanks are an essential feature of this breed. The legs are muscular, the front legs are short, set well apart and display a broad chest. The hind legs are longer than the front legs. The paws are round. The following tail varieties are recognized:
	Rumpy	The tail is completely absent. At the end of the spine is a pronounced hollow
	Rumpy riser	The spine rises at the base upwards to a slight bow such, that the hand stroking over the base will not be stopped in its movement.
	Stumpy	The tail should not be longer than 3-4 cm.
Head	The head is large and rounded with prominent cheeks. The nose is of medium length and curved, but without a stop. The chin is firm.
Ears	The ears are medium sized, open at the base, narrowing to rounded tips. They are placed
Eyes	The eyes are large and round. All colours are permitted, but they should correspond with the coat colour.
Coat	CYM	The coat is of medium length, of silky texture and has a dense, soft undercoat. A prominent frill and knickerbockers complete the impression.
	MAN	The coat is short with a dense, soft undercoat. The top coat has a firm texture.
Colour varieties	All colours and patterns are recognized. Any amount of white is permitted. The description of colours is listed in the general list of colours.

SCALE OF POINTS

	Points
Body	25
Shortness of the back	10
Taillessness, length in the Stumpy	25
Head	15
Shape and colour of the eyes	5
Coat texture, colour and pattern	15
Condition	5
Total:	100