This is a medium to large cat with heavy boning that gives the cat surprising weight and an impression of power. Females may be less massive than males but not dainty in appearance. The Selkirk Rex is an active cat with a sweet and endearing personality. Round underlying bone structure with no flat planes. The underlying bone structure is rounded with well-padded whisker pads to give the impression of squareness.
Profile shows a muzzle, clearly visible beyond the curve of the cheek.
The tip of the chin lines up with the tip of the nose and the upper lip in the same vertical plane. Profile reveals a nose stop. The nose has a downward slant with a convex curve and is set below the eye line. Furnishings, if present, are curly. The eyes should not appear almond or oval-shaped and inside and outside corner of eyes are in the same level horizontal plane.