The last bone may be gently felt to be pointed, not blunt. NOTE the tail is to be examined gently with no pulling, twisting or attempts to straighten. All colours and patterns are acceptable, except for ticked tabby and pointed varieties. In all colours,preference is given to bold,dramatic markings and bright,vivid colours and strong contrasts, rather than specific amounts or proportions of any given colour. Nose and paw pad leather are to be appropriate to the indicative coat colour.
Calico is the patched pattern.
Shiny and free from any tinge of rust or tips. Red Deep,rich,clear,brilliant re, the deeper and more glowing in tone the better. Tabby and White Brown Tabby and White,Blue Tabby and White,Cream Tabby and White or Silver Tabby and White Patched Tabby and White Brown Patched Tabby and White,Blue Patched Tabby and White or Silver patched Tabby and White. Parti-Colour and White Tortoiseshell and White or Blue Cream and White. Length and Texture To be medium in length, neither short nor close lying, nor long enough to display a ruff or pantaloons.