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TICA: http://www.tica.org/pdf/standards/sxstd.pdf
Sphynx (SX) standard
HEAD 40 Points
Shape (10)
Eyes (5)
Ears (10)
Muzzle/Chin (5)
Profile (5)
Cheekbones (5)
BODY/TAIL 30 Points
Torso (20)
Legs/Feet (5)
Tail (5)
COAT/COLOR/PATTERN 30 Points
Color (5)
Coat (25)
CATEGORY: ALL
DIVISION: ALL
COLOR: ALL
HEAD
Shape: Medium-sized, modfied wedge with rounded contours, slightly longer than wide. Skull is slightly rounded with a rather flat forehead and prominent cheekbones and a distinct whisker break.
Eyes: Large rounded lemon shape. SLanting to outer corner of ear. Slightly more than an eye width between eyes.
Ears: Very large, broad at base and open. Set upright, neither low set nor on top of the head. The interior is totally hairless. Slight amount of hair allowed on lower outside edges on the back of the ear.
Muzzle and Chin: Strong rounded muzzle and distinct whisker break and firm chin.
Profile: Slight to moderate stop at bridge of nose.
Neck: Medium in length, rounded and well-miscled. The neck arches from the shoulders to the base of the skull and is powerful, especially in males.
BODY
Torso: Medium in size, medium to medium long inlength. The chest is broad, may tend toward barrel chested. The abdomen is well-rounded, having the apprearances of having eaten a large meal, but not fat.
Legs: Length in proportion with body, with medium boning and firm musculature. Hind legs slightly longer than 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 thicker than in other breeds, giving the cat the appearances of walking on "air cushions". The toes are very long, slender and prominent.
Tail: Whippy tapering from body to tip (rat-tailed). Length is in proportion to body. A lion tail (puff of hair on tip) is acceptable.
Musculature: Hard and muscular, not delicate.
Boning: Medium.
COAT/COLOR/PATTERN
Length: Appears hairless. May be covered with short , fine down. May have puff hair on tip of tail. Whiskers are sparse and short.
Texture: Chamois-like. 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, although wrinkling should not be so pronounced that it affects the cat's normal functions.
Color/Pattern: All colors of all divisions. White lockets and buttons accepted.
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
The Sphynx appears to be a hairless cat, although it is not truly hairless. The skin should have the texture of chamois. It may be covered with very fine down which is almost imperceptible to both the eye and the touch. On the ears, muzzle, tail, feet and scrotum, short, fine hair is allowed. Lack of coat makes the cat quite warm to touch. Whiskers and eyebrows may be present, either whole or broken, or may be totally absent. The cat should not be small or dainty. Males may be up to 25 percent larger so long as proper proportions are maintained. The Sphynx is sweet-tempered, lively, intelligent and above all amenable to handling.
PENALIZE
Overall small cat. Body that is too thin, frail-appearing or delicate or fine-boned; too cobby or foreign. Lack of wrinkles on the head. Straight profile, narrow head. Non-amenable disposition. Significant amounts of hair above the ankle.
WITHOLD ALL AWARDS
Any indication of wavy hair or suggestion of the Devon Rex, or Cornish Rex in molt; any evidence of depilitating, plucking, shaving or clipping or any other means of hair removal. Unable to handle
Temperament must be unchallenging; any sign of definite challenge shall disqualify. The cat may exhibit fear, seek to flee, or generally complain aloud but may not threaten to harm.
Evidence of intent to deceive thejudge by artificial means, cats with all or part of their tail missing (except those breeds whose standard calls for this feature), totally blind cats, cats having more or less than five toes on each front foot and four on each back foot (unless proved to be the result of an injury or authorized by a Board approved standard), male cats in the adult championship class which do not have two descended testicles, and, at thediscretion of the judge, tail faults (visible or invisible) and/or crossed eyes shall be disqualified from championship competition.
NB: American Shorthair and Devon Rex
CFA: http://cfa.org/breeds/standards/sphynx.html
CFA Breed Standard:
Sphynx
The Sphynx is eligible to be shown in the Championship Class.
Point Score
Head 35 points
Size/Shape (5)
Ears (10)
Muzzle/Chin (5)
Profile (5)
Cheekbones (5)
Eyes (5)
Body 35 points
Neck (5)
Chest (10)
Abdomen and Rump (10)
Legs and Feet (5)
Tail (5)
Coat/Skin 30 points
GENERAL The most distinctive feature of this cat is its appearance of
hairlessness. The Sphynx is of medium size and body conformation with
surprising weight for its size. The head shape is a modified wedge, with prominent cheekbones and whisker pads giving a squared appearance to the muzzle. The body is warm and soft to the touch, with a chamois-like texture to the skin. Females (six to eight pounds) are generally smaller than males (eight to ten pounds). The Sphynx is sweet-tempered, lively, intelligent, and amenable to handling.
HEAD:
The head is slightly longer than it is wide, with prominent cheekbones and a distinctive whisker break. The skull is slightly rounded with a flat plane in front of the ears. The nose is straight and there is a slight to moderate stop at the bridge of the nose.
CHEEKS AND CHEEKBONES:
Prominent, rounded cheekbones which define the eye and form a curve above the whisker break.
MUZZLE AND CHIN:
Whisker break with prominent whisker pads. Strong, well developed chin forming perpendicular line with upper lip.
EARS:
The ears are large to very large, full at the base tapering to a
rounded tip. They are set at a slight angle on the head, but are not
flaring. The interior of the ears is naturally without furnishing.
EYES:
Large, lemon shaped eyes slanted slightly upward at outer edges. They
are set wide apart. Color should be clear and appropriate to coat color.
BODY:
The body is medium length, hard and muscular with broad rounded chest
and full round abdomen. The rump is well rounded and muscular. Back line is slightly arched. Boning is medium.
NECK:
The neck is medium in length, rounded, well muscled, with a slight
arch. Allowance to be made for heavy musculature in adult males.
LEGS AND FEET:
Legs are medium in proportion to the body and are sturdy and well muscled. Paws are oval with five toes in front and four behind. The
toes are long and slender, more so than in other breeds. The pawpads are thick, giving the appearance of walking on cushions.
TAIL:
Slender flexible tail, in proportion to the body length, heavier at
the base and tapering to the tip.
COAT/SKIN:
The appearance of this cat is one of hairlessness. However, there
is a very fine down on the skin, giving the overall feel of soft warm
chamois. Short, soft, fine hair is allowed on the feet, across the bridge of the nose and cheekbones, back of the ears, the scrotum, and tail. This lack of coat on the body creates a feeling of resistance when stroking the cat.
Wrinkled skin is desirable, particularly around the muzzle, between the
ears, and around the shoulders. There are usually no whiskers but if
whiskers are present they are short and sparse..
COLOR:
Since this cat is hairless, color and pattern are difficult to
distinguish and should not affect the judging of the cat. White lockets, buttons, or belly spots are allowed.
PENALIZE:
Visible down-like hair on the body. Delicate or frail appearance;
body too short and heavy or too long and slender. Thin abdomen or rump, or narrow chest.
DISQUALIFY:
Kinked or abnormal tail. Structural abnormalities other than
hairlessness. Any indication of hair anywhere other than the extremities as described above.
The following information is for reference purposes only and not an official part of the CFA Show Standard.
Sphynx Provisional Color Class Number
All Colors 5100 5101
ALLOWABLE OUTCROSS BREEDS:
American Shorthair, Domestic Shorthair,
For the purpose of establishing our foundation cats, the foundation cats may show a Devon Rex in the pedigree within three generations but no Sphynx with a Devon Rex parent is eligible for registration. As of January 1st, 2000, a Sphynx with Devon Rex on a three-generation pedigree will not be registerable.
ACFA: http://www.acfacats.com/sphynx_standard.htm
HEAD 35 Points
Shape/Size (5)
Muzzle/Chin (5)
Profile (5)
Cheekbones (5)
Ears (10)
Eyes (5)
BODY/TAIL 35 Points
Neck (5)
Chest (10)
Abdomen (10)
Legs/Feet (5)
Tail (5)
COAT/SKIN 25 Points
COLOR 5 Points
The ACFA SPHYNX Standard
General: The Sphynx appears to be a hairless cat, although it is not truly hairless. The cat should not be small or dainty. Males may be up to 25% larger as long as proper proportions are maintained. The Sphynx is sweet-tempered, lively, intelligent and above all, amenable to handling.
Head:
Shape/Size: Medium. Modified wedge with rounded contours, slightly longer than wide. Skull slightly rounded with a rather flat forehead. Muzzle/Chin: Strong rounded muzzle with distinct whisker break and firm chin. Profile: Slight to moderate stop at bridge of nose. Cheekbones: Prominent. Ears: Very large. Broad at base and open. Set is upright, neither low set nor on top of the head. Eyes: Large, shaped like a rounded lemon. Placement: Slanting to outer corner of ear; slightly more than an eye width between eyes. Eye color should ideally conform to coat color, but green and hazel acceptable.
Body and Tail:
Body: Medium. Very hard and muscular, not delicate. Medium to medium long in length with medium boning. Neck is medium, rounded and well muscled. Arches from shoulders to base of skull; powerful, especially in males. Chest: Broad, may tend toward being barrel-chested. Abdomen: Well rounded, having the appearance of having eaten a large meal, but not fat. Legs/Feet: In proportion to body but not fine-boned; the legs are firm and muscular to the feel. Female's legs may be more slender. The hind legs are slightly longer than the front. The forelegs are widely set. Paws are oval with long, slender toes and the paw pads are thicker than those in other breeds, giving the appearance of walking on "air cushions".
Coat:
Length: Appears hairless. May be covered with short, fine down. May have lion tail [puff of hair on tip of tail]. Short, soft, fine hair is allowed on ears, muzzle, tail, feet and scrotum. Lack of coat makes the cat quite warm to the touch.
Texture: Chamois-like. A feeling of resistance may be felt when stroking the skin of some cats.
Whiskers and Eyebrows: Short and sparse. May be present, either whole or broken, or may be totally absent.
Wrinkles: Skin is very wrinkled in kittens. Adults should retain as many wrinkles as possible, especially on the head, although wrinkling should not be so pronounced that it affects the cat's normal functions.
Color:
Any accepted ACFA color is allowable.
Allowable Outcrosses
Devon Rex and American Shorthair.
PENALIZE:
Overall small cat. Body that is too thin, frail appearing or delicate or fine-boned. Too cobby or foreign Lack of wrinkles on head. Straight profile, narrow head. Non-amenable disposition. Significant amounts of hair above the ankle.
WITHHOLD: Any indication of wavy hair or suggestion of the Devon Rex, or Cornish Rex in molt; any evidence of depilitating, plucking, shaving, clipping or any other means of hair removal. Unable to handle.
FIFe: http://www.fifeweb.org/wp/breeds/std/sph_std.html
FIFé standard SPHYNX (SPH)
GENERAL
Size: medium.
HEAD
Shape: Modified wedge with rounded contours, slightly longer than wide.
Skull: Skull slight rounded with a rather flat forehead.
Profile: Slight to moderate stop at bridge of nose.
Cheeks: Prominent cheekbones
Muzzle/Chin: Strong rounded muzzle with distinct wisker break and a firm chin.
Whiskers: Without or with, whole or broken.
EARS
Shape: Large, broad at base and open. Interior is totally hairless. Slight amount of hair allowed on lower outside edges and on the back of the ear. Placement: Upright, neither lowset nor on top of the head.
EYES
Shape: Rounded lemon, large, slanting to outer corner of ear. Slightly more than an eye width between eyes.
Colour: Ideally to conform to coat colour, but green and hazel acceptable.
NECK
Medium lenght, shape is rounded and well muscled. Arches from shoulders to base of skull. Powerfull, especially in males.
BODY
Structure: Medium to medium long of size and lenght, hard and muscular, not delicate.
Well rounded abdomen, having the appearance of having eaten a large meal, but not fat.
Broad chest, may tend toward barrel chested.
LEGS
Lenght in proportion with body. Hind legs slightly longer than front. Front legs widely set. Medium boning, firm and muscular.
Paws: Oval with long slender, prominent toes. Medium size. Pads thicker than in other breeds, giving the cat the appearance of walking on "air cushions".
TAIL
Whippy, tapering from body to top. Lenght in proportion to body. Lion tail (puff of hair on tip) acceptable.
COAT & SKIN
Appears hairless, may be covered with short, fine down. May have a puff of hair on tip of tail.
Texture: Chamois-like, a feeling of resistance may be felt when stroking the skin of some cats.
Wrinkles: The skin is very wrinkled in kittens. Adults should retain as many wrinkles as possible, especially on the head, although wrinkling should not be so pronounced that it affects the cat's normal functions.
COLOUR
All colour varieties and patterns are permitted, including those with white. Any amount of white is permitted.
REMARKS
The cat should not be small or dainty.
Males may be up to 25% larger so long as proper proportions are maintained.
The Sphynx is sweet-tempered, lively, intelligent and above all amenable to handling.
FAULTS
Head: Straight profile, narrow head.
Body: Overall small cat, body that is too thin, frail appearing or delicate or fine-boned;
too cobby or foreign. Lack of wrinkles on the head.
Coat: Significant amounts of hair above the ankle; Any indication of wavy hair or suggestion of DRX or CRX in molt; any means of hair removal.
General: Unable to handle.
SCALE OF POINTS
Total 100 points
Head 25 points
Shape and size 5
Profile 5
muzzle and chin 5
cheekbones 5
shape and colour of eyes 5
Ears
Size and placement 10 points
Body 35 points
Chest 10
Abdomen 10
Neck 5
Lenght & shape
of legs & paws 5
Tail 5
Coat & skin
Quality and texture 25 points
Condition 5 points
CCA: http://www.cca-afc.com/standardsSphynx.html SPHYNX
The most distinctive feature of this cat is its appearance of hairlessness.
The skin should have the texture of chamois. It may be covered with a fine down that is almost imperceptible to both the eye and touch. On the ears, muzzle, tail, feet and scrotum, short, fine, soft hair is allowed. It is important to note that during certain times of the year (and certain stages of development) the Sphynx may develop a thicker down on the body, which eventually will be shed. Lack of a thick insulating coat makes the cat quite warm to the touch. Whiskers and eyebrows may be present, either whole or broken, or may be totally absent. A lion tail (puff of hair on tip) is acceptable. The skin is very wrinkled in kittens. Adults should retain as many wrinkles as possible, especially on the head, although wrinkling should not be so pronounced that it interferes with the cat's normal functions. The female of this breed is generally smaller than the male in all aspects. The Sphynx is sweet-tempered, lively, intelligent and above all, amenable to handling.
I - BODY TYPE/ CONFORMATION (35 Points)
Body - The shape of the body is distinctive. The medium length body is hard, muscular with a broad, rounded chest and a full round abdomen. The rump is rounded and muscular. The back is slightly arched to the touch. The boning is medium with an allowance for a larger size and musculature in adult males.
Neck (5) - The neck is medium in length, rounded and well muscled with a slight arch extending from the shoulders to the base of the skull. An allowance is to be made for heavy musculature in adult males.
Chest (10) - The chest is broad and may tend towards "barrel chested".
Abdomen & Rump (10) - The abdomen is thick and well rounded, having the appearance of having eaten a large meal, but not fat.
Legs & Feet (6) - The leg length is in proportion to the body but not fined-boned.
The legs are firm and muscular to the feel. Female's legs may be more slender than those of the males. The hind legs are slightly longer than the front. The forelegs are widely set. The paws are oval with five toes in front and four behind. The toes are long and slender and the paw pads are thicker than in other breeds, giving the appearance of walking on air cushions.
Tail (5) - The tail is whippy, tapering from body to tip (rat-tailed). The tail length is to be in proportion to the body. A lion tail (puff of hair on tip) is acceptable.
II - HEAD TYPE (35 Points)
Head - The head is slightly longer than it is wide, with prominent cheekbones and a distinct whisker break. The skull is slightly rounded with a flat plane in front of the ears. The profile is gently curved from the tip of the nose to the brow. The eyes are large, rounded lemon in shape, slanting to the outer corner of the ear. There is slightly more than the width of an eye between the eyes. The ears are very large, broad at the base and open with no interior hair. They are upright, neither low set nor on the top of the head.
Size/Shape (5) - The head is a medium size. The shape should be of a modified wedge with rounded contours, being slightly longer than wide.
Ears (10) - The ears are large to very large, broad at the base with tapering lines to a rounded tip. The ears are set at a slight angle on the head, but are not flaring. Upright, neither low set nor on top of head. The interior is totally hairless. Slight amount of hair is allowed on the lower outside edges and on the back of the ear.
Muzzle/Chin (6) - Distinct whisker break with prominent, rounded whisker pads. Strong well developed chin.
Profile (8) - the profile has a gentle curve with a slight to moderate stop at the bridge of the nose.
Cheekbone (5) - Prominent, rounded cheekbones, which define the eyes and form a curve above the whisker break.
Eyes (5) - The eyes are large. They are in the shape of a rounded lemon with the pointed end of the lemon slanting to the outer corner of the ear. Eye color should ideally conform to coat/skin color but green and hazel eyes are acceptable. They are set wide apart. Depth and evenness of color along with brilliance are preferred.
III - COAT & SKIN (25 Points)
Coat & Skin (25) - The appearance of this cat is one of hairlessness. However, there is a very fine down on the skin, giving the overall impression of soft, warm chamois. Short, soft, fine hair is allowed on the feet, across the bridge of the nose and cheekbones, back of the ears, the scrotum and the tail. The lack of hair creates a feeling of resistance when stroking the cat.
The skin can be wrinkled, particularly around the muzzle, between the ears and around the shoulders. The whiskers are sparse and short or may be totally absent in some examples.
IV - COLOURS (6 Points)
Since this cat is hairless, color and patterns are not always easily distinguished. The skin is pigmented with the appropriate color, colors and/or color patterns. The exception being for white, of which the skin is pigmented a faint pink. Allowances should be made of indistinct patterns or markings. Allowances should be white buttons or lockets.
OBJECTIONS DEDUCT
1. Visible downlike hair on the body or too much wrinkling which inhibits
normal functions. 5-10
2. Delicate, frail or fine-boned cats or those with body type too short and heavy or too long
and slender. 5-10
3. Thin abdomen or rump. 5-10
4. Chest that is too narrow. 5-10
5. Lack of wrinkles on the head. 5-10
WITHHOLDS
1. Any indication of normal hair or significant amounts of wavy hair above the ankle, on the tail and/or the hips and anywhere else other than the extremities as described above.
2. Kinked or abnormal tail.
3. Structural abnormalities other than hairlessness.
4. Appearance of a bald Devon or Cornish Rex.
5. Evidence of plucking, shaving, clipping or any other means of hair removal.
6. Unable to handle.
COLOURS ACCEPTED FOR CHAMPIONSHIP
All colors or patterns are permitted.
BREED ORIGIN:
Devon Rex Mutation.
REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS:
For the purpose of establishing our foundations cats, the foundation cats may have a Devon or Cornish Rex parents. Future registration of individual cats or registrations of litters may not occur if a Devon Rex or Cornish Rex parent is shown. This is to be made effective January 1, 1992.
SHOWING REQUIREMENTS:
Fl's cannot be shown if American Shorthair, Devon, DSH, DSL or Cornish Rex breeds are used as an outcross.
ALLOWED ANCESTRY:
American Shorthair. Devon Rex, Cornish Rex, Domestic Shorthair, Domestic Longhair, Sphynx
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