Elf Breed
| Elf Cats |
HYBRID NEW BREED: A breed developed from a deliberate cross between two existing
breeds, incorporating characteristics of both parental breeds into the new breed.
| HEAD........ ...................................40 points Shape.............................................10 Eyes............................................... 5 Ears................................................10 Muzzle and Chin........................... 5 Profile............................................ 5 Neck.............................................. 5 BODY .................................. 30 points Torso..............................................20 Legs and Feet................................ 5 Tail................................................. 5 COAT/COLOR/PATTERN...30 points Color.............................................. 5 Coat...............................................25 |
| The Elf Cat The Elf is currently being developed using foundation cats from Sphynx and American Curl breeds. Each of these two breeds have a single trait that makes them distinct from all other breeds. The Elf combines these traits to create a unique breed of cat that is different from each of the contributing foundation breeds. These two traits are independent of each other and when combined pose no harm to the health and well being of the new breed Elf. |
HEAD:
Shape: The head is slightly longer than it is wide with
prominent cheek bones and a distinctive whisker break with
prominent whisker pads. The skull is slightly rounded with a
flat plane in front of the ears.
Eyes: Shaped as a walnut, oval on top and round on the
bottom. Placement should be at a slight angle between base
of ear and tip of nose . Wide set with a minimum of one eye
width apart. Color should be clear and brilliant with no
relation to cat color, except that blue eyes are required on all
pointed cats.
Shape: The head is slightly longer than it is wide with
prominent cheek bones and a distinctive whisker break with
prominent whisker pads. The skull is slightly rounded with a
flat plane in front of the ears.
Eyes: Shaped as a walnut, oval on top and round on the
bottom. Placement should be at a slight angle between base
of ear and tip of nose . Wide set with a minimum of one eye
width apart. Color should be clear and brilliant with no
relation to cat color, except that blue eyes are required on all
pointed cats.
Ears: The ears are moderately large, wide at the base and open, curving back in a smooth arc when viewed
from the front, side, or rear. Curl minimum of 90 degree arc, not to exceed 180 degrees. Firm cartilage from
ear base to at least 1/3 height. When viewed from the front, the outer base of the ear should begin at the level
of the eye, neither low set nor on top of the head. When Elf's are alert ears swiveled toward front, line
following curve of ear through tips should point to the center base of skull
Muzzle and Chin: Whisker break with prominent whisker pads. Chin is firm, in line with nose and upper lip.
Profile: Slight to moderate stop at bridge of nose.
Neck: Medium in length, rounded, well muscled, with a slight arc from the base of the skull to the shoulders.
Allowances to be made for heavy musculature in adult males.
BODY:
Torso: Medium in length, hard and muscular with broad rounded chest and full abdomen as if just finished a
meal.
Legs: Medium in proportion to the body. Sturdy well muscled with rear legs being slightly longer then the
front. Front legs widely set. Females may have slightly finer boning.
Feet: Medium in size, oval shape with long slender toes. The paw pads are thick giving the appearance of
walking on cushions.
Tail: Slender, flexible and long while maintaining proportion to body length. Whip-like, tapering to a fine
point.
Musculature and Boning: Hard and muscular, not delicate. Medium boning.
COAT/COLOR/PATTERN:
Length: Appears hairless. Short fine hair may be present on feet, ears, nose, tail and scrotum. The
remainder of the body can range from completely hairless to a covering of down-like fur whose length doesn't
interfere with the appearance of hairlessness. Whiskers if present are sparse and very short.
Texture: Can be chamois-like to smooth skin. A feeling of resistance may be felt when stroking the skin of
some cats. The skin is very wrinkled in kittens. Adults should retain as many wrinkles as possible, especially on
the head.
Color and Pattern: Any color or pattern genetically possible.
GENERAL DESCRIPTION:
The Elf is a medium to large size cat with sturdy boning and good muscle development and should have a bit of
a belly as if they just finished a meal. Whiskers and eyebrows may be present but sparse. Males can be up to
25 percent larger so long as proper proportions are maintained. The most distinctive features of this cat is it's
appearance of curled ears and hairlessness, although it is not truly hairless. The skin may be covered with a
fine down which is almost imperceptible to both eye and touch. The Elf by nature is very people-oriented and
affectionate. They are extremely inquisitive and love to be the center of attention. They are active and alert
with gentle and even dispositions.
PENALIZE:
Hair: other than described Delicate or frail appearance. Should not resemble the Oriental body type. Lack
of wrinkles on the head. Ears: Abrupt change of direction without smooth curve, pinch, horizontal/vertical
crimp, interior surface which appears corrugated. Non-amenable disposition.
ALLOWANCES: Lockets.
DISQUALIFY (DQ):
Any evidence of debilitating, plucking, shaving or clipping or any other means of hair
removal. Inability to handle. Kinked or abnormal tail. Extreme curl in adult where tip of ear touches back of ear
or head. Ears that are straight, severely mismatched, thick or having inflexible tips. Lack of firm cartilage in
base of ear. Ears in which the lower portion of the ear is abnormally flattened, has compressed ridges of
cartilage and does not have a normal, visible ear cavity. Inability to handle.
Elf Standard, 02/22/2008
Revised 02/22/08
from the front, side, or rear. Curl minimum of 90 degree arc, not to exceed 180 degrees. Firm cartilage from
ear base to at least 1/3 height. When viewed from the front, the outer base of the ear should begin at the level
of the eye, neither low set nor on top of the head. When Elf's are alert ears swiveled toward front, line
following curve of ear through tips should point to the center base of skull
Muzzle and Chin: Whisker break with prominent whisker pads. Chin is firm, in line with nose and upper lip.
Profile: Slight to moderate stop at bridge of nose.
Neck: Medium in length, rounded, well muscled, with a slight arc from the base of the skull to the shoulders.
Allowances to be made for heavy musculature in adult males.
BODY:
Torso: Medium in length, hard and muscular with broad rounded chest and full abdomen as if just finished a
meal.
Legs: Medium in proportion to the body. Sturdy well muscled with rear legs being slightly longer then the
front. Front legs widely set. Females may have slightly finer boning.
Feet: Medium in size, oval shape with long slender toes. The paw pads are thick giving the appearance of
walking on cushions.
Tail: Slender, flexible and long while maintaining proportion to body length. Whip-like, tapering to a fine
point.
Musculature and Boning: Hard and muscular, not delicate. Medium boning.
COAT/COLOR/PATTERN:
Length: Appears hairless. Short fine hair may be present on feet, ears, nose, tail and scrotum. The
remainder of the body can range from completely hairless to a covering of down-like fur whose length doesn't
interfere with the appearance of hairlessness. Whiskers if present are sparse and very short.
Texture: Can be chamois-like to smooth skin. A feeling of resistance may be felt when stroking the skin of
some cats. The skin is very wrinkled in kittens. Adults should retain as many wrinkles as possible, especially on
the head.
Color and Pattern: Any color or pattern genetically possible.
GENERAL DESCRIPTION:
The Elf is a medium to large size cat with sturdy boning and good muscle development and should have a bit of
a belly as if they just finished a meal. Whiskers and eyebrows may be present but sparse. Males can be up to
25 percent larger so long as proper proportions are maintained. The most distinctive features of this cat is it's
appearance of curled ears and hairlessness, although it is not truly hairless. The skin may be covered with a
fine down which is almost imperceptible to both eye and touch. The Elf by nature is very people-oriented and
affectionate. They are extremely inquisitive and love to be the center of attention. They are active and alert
with gentle and even dispositions.
PENALIZE:
Hair: other than described Delicate or frail appearance. Should not resemble the Oriental body type. Lack
of wrinkles on the head. Ears: Abrupt change of direction without smooth curve, pinch, horizontal/vertical
crimp, interior surface which appears corrugated. Non-amenable disposition.
ALLOWANCES: Lockets.
DISQUALIFY (DQ):
Any evidence of debilitating, plucking, shaving or clipping or any other means of hair
removal. Inability to handle. Kinked or abnormal tail. Extreme curl in adult where tip of ear touches back of ear
or head. Ears that are straight, severely mismatched, thick or having inflexible tips. Lack of firm cartilage in
base of ear. Ears in which the lower portion of the ear is abnormally flattened, has compressed ridges of
cartilage and does not have a normal, visible ear cavity. Inability to handle.
Elf Standard, 02/22/2008
Revised 02/22/08
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