Neck is short, heavy and strong, particularly in older males. Ear opening or bottom of the ear is to come off the check bones. Very large, walnut shaped, moderately wide set the eyes contribute to the characteristic sweet look. The more intense the eye color, the better. The fur is to be medium to medium-long.
Texture is to be dense and silky, similar to a heavily furred rabbit.
Fur length is to be slightly longer around neck and outer edges of face, resulting in the appearance of a ruff, and increasing in length from top of head down through shoulder blades and back, with the coat on the sides and stomach being medium to medium-long. The fur on the front legs is thick and short to medium in length. The fur on the hind legs is medium to medium-long and thick with the appearance of a wispy frill on the hindquarters. Solids, Tabbies, Torties, Lynx, Mink, as well as blue-eyed pointed varieties. They get along well with children and other pets, and they love to be where the action is.