The Elf Cat The Elf can now be shown under New Traits in the Sphynx Breed Group. The Elf is currently being developed using foundation cats from Sphynx and American Curl breeds. Each of these two breeds have a single trait that makes them distinct from all other breeds. The Elf combines these traits to create a unique breed of cat that is different from each of the contributing foundation breeds. These two traits are independent of each other and when combined pose no harm to the health and well being of the new breed Elf. Head: Shape: The head is slightly longer than it is wide with prominent cheek bones and a distinctive whisker break with prominent whisker pads. The skull is slightly rounded with a flat plane in front of the ears. Eyes: Shaped as a walnut, oval on top and round on the bottom. Placement should be at a slight angle between base of ear and tip of nose . Wide set with a minimum of one eye width apart. Color should be clear and brilliant with no relation to cat color, except that blue eyes are required on all pointed cats. Body: Torso: Medium in length, hard and muscular with broad rounded chest and full abdomen as if just finished a meal. Legs: Medium in proportion to the body. Sturdy well muscled with rear legs being slightly longer then the front. Front legs widely set. Females may have slightly finer boning. Feet: Medium in size, oval shape with long slender toes. The paw pads are thick giving the appearance of walking on cushions. Tail: Slender, flexible and long while maintaining proportion to body length. Whip-like, tapering to a fine point. Musculature and Boning: Hard and muscular, not delicate. Medium boning. Coat/Color/Pattern: Length: Appears hairless. Short fine hair may be present on feet, ears, nose, tail and scrotum. The remainder of the body can range from completely hairless to a covering of down-like fur whose length doesn't interfere with the appearance of hairlessness. Whiskers if present are sparse and very short. Texture: Can be chamois-like to smooth skin. A feeling of resistance may be felt when stroking the skin of some cats. The skin is very wrinkled in kittens. Adults should retain as many wrinkles as possible, especially on the head. Color and Pattern: Any color or pattern genetically possible. General Description: The Elf is a medium to large size cat with sturdy boning and good muscle development and should have a bit of a belly as if they just finished a meal. Whiskers and eyebrows may be present but sparse. Males can be up to 25 percent larger so long as proper proportions are maintained. The most distinctive features of this cat is it's appearance of curled ears and hairlessness, although it is not truly hairless. The skin may be covered with a fine down which is almost imperceptible to both eye and touch. The Elf by nature is very people-oriented and affectionate. They are extremely inquisitive and love to be the center of attention. They are active and alert with gentle and even dispositions. Penalize: Hair: Other than described Delicate or frail appearance. Should not resemble the Oriental body type. Lack of wrinkles on the head. Ears: Abrupt change of direction without smooth curve, pinch, horizontal/vertical crimp, interior surface which appears corrugated. Non-amenable disposition. Allowances: Lockets. Disqualify (DQ): Any evidence of debilitating, plucking, shaving or clipping or any other means of hair removal. Inability to handle. Kinked or abnormal tail. Extreme curl in adult where tip of ear touches back of ear or head. Ears that are straight, severely mismatched, thick or having inflexible tips. Lack of firm cartilage in base of ear. Ears in which the lower portion of the ear is abnormally flattened, has compressed ridges of cartilage and does not have a normal, visible ear cavity. Inability to handle. Elf Standard, 02/22/2008 |
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Elf Cats Have been Featured in Brazilian Pet Magazine English Translation Creature from fairies tales In science fiction, Elf Cats are semi divine beings, with long life, magic powers and pointed and curved ears. The cat beside, the Elf, seems to bring these creatures from fairies tales to the reality. It has started to be developed in less than three years, through breedings (matings) among individuals of the breeds American Curl (cat breed with ears curved backwards) and Sphynx (characterized by the absence of coat). “The purpose was that the Elf inherited these two characteristics and presented unique look: bald and with ears curved backwards in a Elf style”, tells the North-american Kristen Leedom, one of evolved in the formation of the cat. It also intended to obtain a sociable, affectionate and active behavior. “The Elf is full of energy and is docile and outgoing!”, says Karen Nelson, from United States, other one engaged in the improvement of the breed. The Elf should have size from medium to large (weighs from 3,6 up to 6,8 kg) and curve of the ears between 90 up to 180 degree . Thin and short hairs can be present in some regions, as feet, ears, muzzle and tail. The remainder of the body should be hairless or present a fuzz coat almost imperceptible. The estimation is that the population of this new cat be around only ten individuals, spread in only five catteries. All in United States. The breeder Kristen, of Quendi Cattery, can be touched through the e-mail elfcats@wi.rr.com. |
