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- SCALE OF
POINTS FOR BIRMANS
Head includes size, shape of eyes, ear shape and set 25
Body includes shape, size, bone and length of tail 25
Coat/Condition 10
Gloves and Gauntlets 10
Colour 10 for points/10 for body 20
Eye Colour 10
TOTAL 100
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
The Birman is a strong boned semi-longhaired cat.
- There must be strong definition between
colour of points and white of paws and gauntlets.
BODY COLOUR
HEAD Strongly boned, slightly rounded in the muzzle.
- Broader than high, forehead slopes well
back, is slightly convex in profile with flatter appearance in front of and
between cars.
JAWS Strong, cheeks full and well developed.
NOSE Medium in length, in proportion to size of head. Slightly Roman
in shape, but not to excess.
CHIN Full and strong with a straight bite.
EARS Medium in size, set moderately far apart and slightly flared.
EYES Almost round in shape, widely spaced but not bold.
BODY Of good length, yet muscular and solid. Neck strong and of medium
length.
- Broad chest. Males much more robust
than females.
LEGS & PAWS Strongly boned. Medium in length. Large round paws.
Stiff rear legged gait.
TAIL Length to just before the shoulders. Bushy, fur slightly oval at
tip, flowing in respose but carried thrown backwards with a curl at the tip.
COAT Medium in length, silken in texture, with no undercoat. Full ruff
around neck slightly curled on belly and fur of such texture that it will not
matt.
BODY COLOUR
HEAD Mask (adult) should cover the face to over the eyes but joined to ears
by tracings. Chin shaded to match mask.
LEGS Leg point colour to go up to just above the elbows on the front and to
merge into flanks at the rear. Leg colour lighter inside legs.
GAUNTLETS Front paws white gloved in an even line across the paws at the
third joint. Back paws have white gauntlets which cover back paws
extending in a line up the back of the legs in the shape of a spearhead, to
reach a point just below the middle of the hock. Evenly matched gloves
and gauntlets are desirable.
FAULTS
- Strongly almond shaped eyes
- Areas of white in points other than glove/gauntlets
- Blotches/spots of colour in gloves or gauntlets
- Lack of width in head
- Small rounded ears
WITHHOLD CHALLENGE
- Lack of white gloves on any paw
- Lack of gauntlets on back legs
- Crossed eyes
- Kink in tail
- Coloured toes
- White chin spot
- Squint
NB. The white feet are characteristic of the Birman and whilst it is
desirable to have them perfect, they should not be given preference over the
TYPE of the cat. A cat may be SLIGHTLY imperfect in gloves and gauntlets
yet still be eligible for top awards. While allowances should be made
for incomplete points colour in kittens; in adult cats it is desirable to have
even point colour.
STANDARD OF POINTS
In the following Colour Standards for all Birmans:
The paws are white gloved giving the characteristic look of the Birman cat.
PAW PADS Pink or pink blotched with the points colour.
EYE COLOUR Blue, clear and bright, the deeper the better.
BREED NO: 52 SEAL POINT CHALLENGE
BODY COLOUR Cream, shading gently into pale fawn on the back. The
beige of the coat is slightly golden. Nose leather dark brown.
POINTS COLOUR To be dark seal brown.
BREED NO: 52A BLUE POINT CHALLENGE
Body Colour Glacial white, shading gently into grey-blue on back, the same
cold tone as the Points. Nose leather blue.
POINTS COLOUR To be grey-blue.
BREED NO: 52B CHOCOLATE POINT CHALLENGE
BODY COLOUR Ivory all over, shading, if at all, to the colour of the points.
Nose leather chocolate to mushroom pink.
POINTS COLOUR Very light chocolate ranging to darker chocolate shades.
BREED NO: 52C LILAC POINT CHALLENGE
BODY COLOUR Off-white (magnolia), shading, if at all, to the colour of the
points. Nose leather faded lilac.
POINTS COLOUR Lilac, mushroom pink.
BREED NO: 52D RED POINT CHALLENGE
BODY COLOUR White, shading, if at all to apricot on the back. The body
colour should be free of barring. Nose leather pink.
POINTS COLOUR Ranging from apricot to red.
BREED NO: 52G CREAM POINT CHALLENGE
BODY COLOUR White, shading, if any, gradually into the colour of the points.
The body should be free of barring. Nose leather pink.
POINTS COLOUR Ranging from rich Devon cream to a pale sand.
BREED NO: 52E SEAL TORTIE POINT CHALLENGE
BODY COLOUR Pale cream, shading, if any, gradually to a warmer tone.
The body colour should be free of barring. Nose leather plain or
blotched, brown or pink.
POINTS COLOUR To be red, lighter red and seal evenly distributed on all
points - however lack of even distribution should not initiate against an
otherwise outstanding exhibit.
BREED NO: 52E/A BLUE TORTIE POINT CHALLENGE
BODY COLOUR White, shading, if any, gradually into the points colour.
The body colour should be free of barring. Nose leather plain or
blotched, blue or pink.
POINTS COLOUR To be blue and cream evenly distributed on all points,
patching allowable - however lack of even distribution should not initiate
against an other outstanding exhibit.
BREED NO: 52E/B CHOCHOLATE TORTIE POINT CHALLENGE
BODY COLOUR Ivory, shading, if any, to pale chocolate/pale red on back and
sides. The body colour should be free of barring. Nose leather
plain or blotched, chocolate to mushroom pink.
POINTS COLOUR To be chocolate, red and lighter red evenly distributed on all
points - however lack of even distribution should not militate against an
otherwise outstanding exhibit.
BREED NO: 52E/C LILAC TORTIEPOINT CHALLENGE
BODY COLOUR Off white (magnolia), shading if any, gradually to pale lilac/pale
cream on back and sides. The body colour should be free of barring.
Nose leather plain or blotched, pinkish/faded lilac and/or pink.
POINTS COLOUR To be lilac/mushroom pink and shades of cream evenly
distributed on all points, patching allowable - however lack of even
distribution should not militate against an otherwise outstanding exhibit.
TABBY POINT BIRMANS
DESCRIPTION NOTES
There should be a clearly define "M" marking on the forehead, light coloured
'spectacle' markings round the eyes with spotted whisker pads. Ears
solid with no stripes. Clear 'thumbmarks' which are less apparent in
dilute colours (and mottled in the Tortie Tabby Point Birmans). The legs
should have clearly defined, varied sized broken stripes and/or rings with
solid markings on the back of the hind legs above the gauntlets. The
tail should have many clearly defined rings, in varied sizes ending in a solid
coloured tip.
NOTES
1. The nose leather should be pinkish outlined in pigment or to tone with
the points.
2. Markings in kittens are less well defined.
3. A ringed tail is desirable but a solid top-tail, ringed on the underside,
is not a fault.
4. Pale body coat is desirable, preferably free from body markings, however,
body shading of light ghost striping toning with points is acceptable.
TABBY POINT BIRMANS (EXCLUDING TORTIE TABBY)
These colours show distinct tabby markings, although they are more diffuse
in the dilute colours.
BREED NO: 52F SEAL TABBY POINT CHALLENGE
BODY COLOUR As for 52A
POINTS COLOUR Seal Brown markings on a pale brown agouti background.
BREED NO: 52F/A BLUE TABBY POINT CHALLENGE
BODY COLOUR As for 52A
POINTS COLOUR Blue/Grey markings on a light beige agouti background.
BREED NO: 52F/B CHOCOLATE TABBY POINT
BODY COLOUR As for 52B.
POINTS COLOUR Chocolate markings on a light bronze agouti background.
BREED NO: 52F/C LILAC TABBY POINT
BODY COLOUR As for 52C.
POINTS COLOUR Mushroom/pink markings on a pale beige agouti background.
BREED NO: 52F/D RED TABBY POINT
BODY COLOUR As for 52D.
POINTS COLOUR Rich red markings on a light apricot background.
NB. 'Freckles' may occur on nose, lips, eyelids and ears. Slight
freckling in a mature cat should not be penalised.
BREED NO: 52F/G CREAM TABBY POINT CHALLENGE
BODY COLOUR As for 52G.
POINTS COLOUR Cream (take 'cream' to mean as 52G, 'rich devon cream to a
pale sand') markings on a paler cream agouti background.
NB 'Freckles may occur on nose, lips, eyelids and ears. Slight
freckling in a mature cat should not be penalised.
BREED NO: 52F/G CREAM TABBY POINT CHALLENGE
BODY COLOUR As for 52G.
POINTS COLOUR Cream (take 'cream' to mean as 52G, 'rich devon cream to a
pale sand') markings on a paler cream agouti background.
NB 'Freckles may occur on nose, lips, eyelids and ears. Slight
freckling in a mature cat should not be penalised.
TORTIE TABBY POINT BIRMANS
These colours show the normal Tabby pattern which has been overlaid with
shades of light and dark red or cream. The extent and distribution of
the Tortie areas are not important providing that both elements, Tortie and
Tabby, are clearly visible.
NB. The nose leather should be mottled pink and pigmented or to the
tone with the points.
BREED NO: 52F/E SEAL TORTIE TABBY POINT
BODY COLOUR As for 52E.
POINTS COLOUR Seal brown markings on a pale brown agouti background overlaid
and intermingled with shades of light and dark red.
BRED NO: 52F/EA BLUE TORTIE TABBY POINT
BODY COLOUR As for 52E/A
POINTS COLOUR Blue markings on a light beige agouti background overlaid and
intermingled with shades of light and dark cream.
WITHHOLDING FAULTS
1. Solid points
2. Tortie point - any one point showing complete absence of red or cream.
SILVER TABBYPOINT BIRMANS
Refer to General description for Tabbypoint Birmans.
The degree of silvering varies. Some cats look like Tabbypoints,
whilst other show extreme contrast between the colour and the ground.
The ideal is the silver with the extreme contrast.
BREED NO: 52S/F SEAL SILVER TABBYPOINT CHALLENGE
Refer to General description for Tabbypoint Birmans.
The degree of silvering varies. Some cats look like Tabbypoints,
whilst other show extreme contrast between the colour and the ground.
The ideal is the silver with the extreme contrast.
BREED NO: 52s/F SEAL SILVER TABBYPOINT CHALLENGE
BODY COLOUR As for 52
POINTS COLOUR Dense SEAL brown markings on a silver agouti background.
BREED NO: 52s/F/A BLUE SILVER TABBYPOINT CHALLENGE
BODY COLOUR As for 52A
POINTS COLOUR BLUE/GREY markings on a silver agouti background.
BREED NO: 52s/F/B CHOCOLATE SILVER TABBYPOINT
BODY COLOUR As for 52B.
POINTS COLOUR CHOCOLATE markings on a silver agouti background.
BREED NO: 52s/F/C LILAC SILVER TABBYPOINT
BODY COLOUR As for 52C
POINTS COLOUR MUSHROOM/PINK markings on a silver agouti background.
BREED NO: 52s/F/D RED SILVER TABBYPOINT
BODY COLOUR As for 52C
POINTS COLOUR RICH RED markings on a silver agouti background.
NB: 'FRECKLES' may occur on nose, lips, eyelids and ears. Slight
freckling in a mature cat should not be penalised.
BREED NO: 52s/F/G CREAM SILVER TABBYPOINT
BODY COLOUR As for 52G
POINTS COLOUR CREAM (take 'cream' to mean as 52G, 'rich devon cream to a
pale sand') markings on a paler silvery cream agouti background.
NB: - As for Red Tabby Point above.
TORTIE TABBY POINT BIRMANS
These colours show the normal tabby pattern which has been overlaid with
shades of light and dark red or cream. The extent and distribution of
the tortie areas are not important providing that both elements, tortie and
tabby, are clearly visible.
NB: The nose leather should be mottled pink and pigmented or tone with the
points.
BREED NO: 52s/F/E SEAL TORTIE SILVER TABBYPOINT
BODY COLOUR As for 52E
POINTS COLOUR SEAL brown markings on a silver agouti background overlaid and
intermingled with shades of light and dark red.
BREED NO: 52s/FE/A BLUE TORTIE SILVER TABBYPOINT
BODY COLOUR As for 52E/A
POINTS COLOUR BLUE markings on a silver agouti background overlaid and
intermingled with shades of light and dark cream.
WITHHOLDING FAULTS
1. Solid points
2. Tortiepoint - any one point showing complete absence of red
or cream.
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