Devon Rex Standar

 

FIFe Breedstandard Devon Rex
 
General
Size
Medium.
Head
Shape
Short wedge. Forehead curving back to a flat skull.
Forehead
Rounded.
Cheeks
Prominent cheek bones, full cheeks.
Nose
Very short, with the rounded forehead giving the impression of a stop.
Muzzle/Chin
Short muzzle with a strong chin and "whisker break".
Whiskers/Eyebrows
Crinkled, rather coarse and of medium length.
Ears
Shape
Very large, very wide at the base tapering to rounded tips. Well covered with fine hair; with or without hair growing from a crease behind the ears to form ear muffs.
Placement
Set very low.
Eyes
Shape
Large, oval in shape, set well apart; sloping towards the outer edges of the ears.
Colour
Bright; pure and clear in colour.
Neck
 
Long and slender.
Body
Structure
Of medium length, hard and muscular, slender. Broad chest.
Legs
 
Long and slender. Length of hind legs emphasized and front legs set on the body so as to give a slightly bandy look.
Paws
Small and oval.
Tail
 
Long, fine and tapering; well covered with short hair.
Coat
Structure
Very short and fine; soft, wavy and/or curly, with or without guard hairs.
Colour
All colour varieties and patterns are permitted, including those with white. Any amount of white is permitted.
Remarks
 
Many Devon Rex have the underparts covered only with down; complete covering with hair is preferable.
Faults
Head
  • Narrow, long oriental typed.
  • Broad British type.
Ears
  • Small ears.
  • High set ears.
Body
  • Cobby body.
  • Lack of firm muscles.
Tail
  • Short tail.
  • Bare or bushy tail.
Coat
  • Straight hair.
  • Shaggy coat.
  • Bare patches, permitted in kittens, in adults a fault.

Scale of Points
Total
Points
100
Head
General shape, nose, jaws and teeth, forehead, chin, shape an colour of eyes.
25
Ears
Size and placement.
10
Whiskers/Eyebrows
Crinkling.
5
Body
Shape, size, bone structure, neck, length and shape of legs and paws, length and shape of tail.
20
Coat
Curling/waves, quality and texture.
35
Condition
 
5