Chapter 3: Standard of Points.
A variety of feline publications will include the following accepted standard of points for the British shorthair cats
which attend shows, or whose owners strive for 'perfection.'
Its inclusion here is principally to ensure continuity with other publications.
The British Shorthair cat is compact, well balanced and powerful.
Showing good depth of body, a full broad chest, and short strong legs, rounded paws, tail thick at base with a rounded tip.
The head is round with a good width between the ears, round cheeks, firm chin, small ears, l
arge round and well opened eyes and a short broad nose. The coat is short and dense.
Specifically: ---
Head: Round face with full cheeks and good breadth of skull with round underlying bone structure.
The head should be set on a short thick neck.
Nose: The nose itself should be short broad and straight. In profile, a rounded head should lead to a short,
straight nose with a nose break, which is neither too pronounced nor too shallow.
Chin: A strong, firm deep chin is essential. Any deviation from this is to be considered a fault.
The bite MUST be level, the tip of the chin to line up with the tip of the nose in the same vertical plane.
Ears: Small, rounded at the tips, Set far as part fitting into (without distorting) the rounded contour of the head.
External ear to be well covered in fur, internal furnishings not to be excessive.
Eyes: Large rounded and well opened. Set wide apart with no tendency to oriental shape. No squint.
Body: Cobby type with short level back. Low on legs with a short deep chest.
Equally massive across the shoulders and the rump. Medium to large, but not rangy.
Paws: Round and firm with toes carried close, five on each forefoot (including dew claw) and four on each back foot.
Tail: Should be thick and of medium length, thicker at the base with rounded tip.
Coat: Must be short, dense and crisp. An over- long/ or soft coat and fluffy coat is incorrect.
Condition: Perfect physical condition, muscular with alert appearance.
