burmese(cfa) 2003
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The Burmese
“This together with a rounded head, expressive
eyes and a sweet expression presents a totally distinctive cat
which is comparable to no other breed.”
A Burmese should be unique in its appearance and should be clearly
distinguishable from other breeds based on its type.
The ultimate Burmese
The Burmese Standard• Rounded head without flat planes• short, well developed muzzle• visible nose break• firmly rounded chin• medium sized ears set well apart tilting
forward slightly• muscular in development with substantial
bone structure• compact body with rounded chest• back level from shoulder to tail• fine, glossy, short, close lying coat• large, expressive, rounded eyes set far apart• yellow to gold color eye color
•Kinked/abnormal tail•Blue or crossed eyes•Distinct barring on torso•Lockets/spots•Malocclusion of jaw, protruding teeth
• Distinct barring on front/rear outer legs
• Elongated muzzle with severe narrowing
• green eyes
Penalty:
Disqualify:
Ideal Burmese:
The Burmese Point Score
• Head, Ears, Eyes 30 points• Body 30 points• Color 30 points• Coat 10 points• Total 100 points
Head, Ears, Eyes
The Burmese head should be “rounded without flat planes whether viewed from the front or
side.”
Rounded head shape Flat planes on head, narrow muzzle
The Burmese muzzle should be broad, short
and well developed.
Muzzle - too narrow, detracting from round
contours of head
Muzzle - broad, maintaining round contours of head
The Burmese profile should have a visible nose break with a short muzzle, rounded chin and proper
bite.
Correct profilesCorrect profiles
Incorrect Burmese Profiles
Muzzle is broad, but too long and without nose
break
Not enough of a nose break, weak chin
The Burmese ears should be medium size, set well apart tilting slightly forward.
Correct ear set Ears too large
Incorrect ear set and size
Ears too tall, too high Ears too scooped outwards
The Burmese eyes should be large, set far apart, with a rounded aperture.
Correct eye size, shape and color
“The ideal Burmese is a cat of medium size with substantial bone structure, good muscular
development and surprising weight for its size.”
A Burmese should have a compact appearance with a level back...
And a rounded chest
Incorrect body
Too long
Legs too tall
Sable - “a rich, warm, sable brown”
Champagne should be a warm honey beigePaw pads - warm pinkish tan
Nose leather - light warm brown
Correct champagne colorsCorrect champagne colors
Light color with more point contrast
Light color with lesser contrast
Incorrect Champagne color
Uneven and blotchy color Heavy point color is undesirable
Blue should be a medium blue with fawn undertones
Paw pads - from slate gray to warm pinkish blueNose leather - slate gray
Correct blue color - has fawn undertone
Incorrect blue color - too dark and no fawn
Incorrect Blue colors
“PLUE”--Actual color is too unclear - are these cats platinum or blue?
Platinum - a pale silvery gray with fawn undertones
Paw pads and nose leather - lavender-pink
Correct platinum colorCorrect platinum color
Incorrect platinum colors
Color is too dark Color is too white, no fawn
Coat - fine, glossy short lying
Burmese