Current standard hairless cat breed DSP - Don Sphynx, sfinx.
Don sphynx - DSP (in EMS*), standard FIFe**.
*EMS - code system of marking by cats outdoor signs.
* EMS - Easy Mind System - detailed article on the FIFe page
**FIFe - The Fédération Internationale Féline FIFe official site
General
Appearance
The Don Sphynx is a solid cat, soft and warm to the touch.
The specific feature of this breed is hairlessness.
The specific feature of this breed is hairlessness.
Size
Medium
Head
Shape
Wedge shaped, slightly longer than broad, with prominent eye brows.
Forehead
Flat
Cheks
Prominent cheekbones
Nose
Medium long and straight, with a definite curve to the forehead.
Muzzle
Well defined, of medium length, slightly rounded, with a slight whisker break - "pinch".
Jaws, chin
Well - developed jaws, strong chin.
Whiskers
Curly, thick, of any length, may be broken off
Ears
Shape
Large, tapering to rounded tips. The inside is totally hairless.
Placement
Set high on the head, slightly tilted forward, held alert. Outer edges of the ears continue the lines of the head.
The distance between the ear to be no more than one ear width.
The distance between the ear to be no more than one ear width.
Eyes
Shape
Almond - shaped, slightly slanting upwards, medium in size and open, alert expression.
Colour
Bright, pure and clear; corresponding to the skin or coat colour.
Neck
Of medium length, very strong and muscled, rounded in shape. Powerful, especially in males.
Body
Structure
Medium long, medium strong and muscular. Broad rounded chest, strong, solid shoulders and back, broad hips.
Legs
Medium long, medium strong in proportion to the body, hind legs longer than front legs.
Paws
Oval with long, prominent toes - "monkey fingers".
Tail
Slender, broader at base and tapering to the tip. Length in proportion to body. The tip of the tail may be covered with soft, dense, close lying, slightly curly coat.
Coat and skin
skin and wrinkles
Elastic, well wrinkled on the head, neck, legs and on the belly.
Wrinkles desirable especially around the muzzle, between the ears and around the shoulders, although wrinkling should not be so pronounced that it affects the cat`s normal functions.
Short harsh hair on the muzzle, ears and legs may occur. The tail may be covered with single hairs.
Complete hairlessness is preferred.
Wrinkles desirable especially around the muzzle, between the ears and around the shoulders, although wrinkling should not be so pronounced that it affects the cat`s normal functions.
Short harsh hair on the muzzle, ears and legs may occur. The tail may be covered with single hairs.
Complete hairlessness is preferred.
Hairless
Appears hairless
Flock
Residual flock hair with no more than 2mm length on the whole body.
Brush*
Fine wavy, often wire hair on the whole body, with bold areas on the head, upper part of neck or on the back of more than 2mm in length.
Colour
All colour varieties and patterns are permitted, including those with white. Any amount of white is permitted.
Standard Don sphynx (original).