It should be well-fleshed and muscular, without being overly fat. The tail is short, reaching halfway to the hock, and should stand erect when the cat is alert. The look belies a tractable temperament, though the cat may be initially reserved with strangers.
Males can be proportionately larger than females, and have male characteristics such as jowls.
Seasonal variations of the coat should be recognized. This cat should be a cat with a wild look, not a wild temperament. Please read the Appropriate Usage Statement before using the FBRL for any commercial purpose or to solicit listed breeders for any goods or services. Also read our Copyright Notice and Disclaimer statement. All copyrighted illustrative photos used with permission of Richard Katris of Chanan Photography and may not be downloaded, copied, or otherwise used without his express and advance permission.