Color The Exotic cat is currently shown in a wide variety of coat colors including: white, blue, black, red, cream, lilac, chocolate, chinchilla silver, shaded silver, blue chinchilla silver, blue shaded silver, chinchilla golden, peke-face red, shaded golden, blue chinchilla golden, blue shaded golden, shell cameo, shell cream, shaded cream, shell tortoiseshell, and shaded tortoiseshell….
Color The CFA accepts Egyptian Mau cat in the colors silver, bronze and smoke, although black and blue do occasionally occur and make terrific pets. Green eyes are the standard for this breed. Grooming The Egyptian Mau cat’s coat is short and pretty much carefree. Combing will reduce shedding and is a better choice than…
Color The CFA accepts the European Burmese cat in ten colors. When the Burmese cat was first introduced to the UK, Breeders crossed it with the Siamese cats there. In the UK, Siamese come in many colors including red points, so the introduction of this red gene to the existing four Burmese colors (brown, chocolate,…
Color The CFA accepts the Devon Rex cat for show in any genetically possible color and pattern and any combination of genetically possible color and pattern are allowed. Grooming Devons are low maintenance. A quick shampoo and towel dry (or even a wipedown with a damp cloth) and a nail-trim is all the grooming most…
Color The CFA accepts the Cornish Rex cat for show in every imaginable color, including colorpoints, lavender, chocolate and white, in addition to all of the basic colors. Grooming Cornish Rex cats have a short, fine textured coat which many people believe to be hypoallergenic because of the belief that these cats don’t shed. This…
Color The Colorpoint Shorthair cat, while a separate breed, is related to the Siamese. This cat is distinguished by its availability in 16 different “point” colors beyond the four Siamese colors. The body color should be free of shading or marking and is a variation of white. Grooming Much like their relatives the Siamese, Colorpoint…
Color The Chartreux cat is available in many shades of blue-gray, ranging anywhere from lightest ash to a deep gunmetal, with the tips being lightly brushed with silver. Grooming The Chartreux cat has a very thick coat, but happily, it does not mat and it requires little maintenance. Seldom requiring more than petting and an…
Color The CFA accepts the Burmese cat for showing in the colors sable, champagne, blue, and platinum. These colorations are usually in the form of points on the ears, nose, face, feet, and tail. Grooming Occasional brushing and frequent petting is often all that is needed to keep their short, glossy coat, looking fabulous and…
Color The British Shorthair cat is most commonly seen in blue, but is available in any color or pattern, with the exception of Himalayan patterns. Chocolate and lavender colors are welcomed in TICA, but not accepted for show in CFA. Most Brits are blessed with rather remarkable copper colored eyes. Grooming The British Shorthair has…
Color The CFA accepts the Bombay cat in only one color, jet black. A medium-long, muscular and sinuous body combined with graceful movements are typical of this breed and are enhanced by the all black coloration, which includes nose leather, whiskers, and paw pads. Grooming Bombay cats require very little grooming. Just petting is usually…
