General Appearence
The specific feature of this breed is hairlessness.
The Don Sphynx is a solid cat with strong bones, soft and warm to the touch.
Males are significantly bigger than females.
Size Medium
Head Shape
Short wedge, a little longer than broad.
finely outlined cheekbones and forehead
Skull Wedge-shaped, with prominent eye brows.
Flat forehead with many vertical wrinkles spreading in horizontal lines above the eyes
Profile
Showing a definite curve to a straight nose of medium length.
Cheeks Very prominent
Muzzle/chin Medium long and slightly rounded, with a slight muzzle break and a light pinch.
strong
Whiskers Curly, thick, may be broken off.
Neck Medium long, very strong and muscled, a medium long, well developed, rounded neck.
Especially powerful in males.
Ears Shape Large, with rounded tips. Set high, slightly tilted forward. Outer edges of the ears continue the lines of the head. The distance between the ears to be no more than one ear width.
The inside is totally hairless.
Placement Upright, the external edge continues the line of cheekbones
Eyes Shape Medium large, almond-shaped, slanted, set widely apart.
Noticeable eye-balls.
Alert expression.
Colour ideally to conform to skin colour
Body Structure Medium long, strong and muscular, with level back and broad hips.
Broad rounded chest strong and solid shoulders and back.
Legs In proportion to body, long, medium strong, hind legs longer than front legs.
Paws Rounded, with long toes (monkey fingers).
Tail Fine, broader at the base and tapering to the tip.
Length in proportion to body.
Tail tip up to 3 cm may be covered with soft, dense, close lying, slightly curly coat.
Coat and skin Skin Elastic, well wrinkled on the head, neck, legs and on the belly. In young cats the muzzle may be covered with short thin fur.
Residual flock furnishing, no more than 2 mm length, on the whole of the body may occur as well as short harsh hair on the muzzle, ears and legs. Equally, the tail may be covered with single hairs.
Complete hairlessness is preferred.
Wrinkles Wrinkled skin desirable especially around the muzzle, between the ears and around the shoulders, although wrinkling should not be so pronounced that it affects the cat’s normal functions.
Colour All colour varieties and patterns are permitted, including those with white and with points. Any amount of white is permitted. It is impossible to define a specific tabby pattern in a completely hairless cat.
For colour varieties refer to the table below.
Remarks The only permitted outcross for the DSP is the x-variety "brush".
These cats have fine wavy, often wiry fur on the whole body, with bold areas on the head, upper part of neck or on the back.
They can be used in breeding, take part in shows, but cannot obtain certificates.
Registration Brush varieties are registered as DSP x and may only be used for breeding.
All other varieties with coat are registered as XSH (not recognized shorthairs) and are only permitted for breeding after permission from the national FIFe Member.
The registration rules concerning XSH apply.
the cat should not be small or dainty.
Males may be significantly larger so long as proper proportions are maintained.
Faults
Head
straight profile
lack of wrinkles on the head
short or long and narrow head
weak chin
too round head (persian type)
small or low set ears
round or straight set eyes
Body
overall small cat
body that is too thin
appearing frail, delicate or fine-boned
too cobby or too oriental
short, light, weak body
short tail
too long legs
Coat
significant amounts of hair anywhere else as described under "coat and skin"
any indication of wavy hair or suggestion of the DRX or CRX in mouilt
any indication of hair removal
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