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NOTE: For general information only. See approved Standard below.
Head:
Shape: The head should be pleasingly rounded with no sharp angles. The face should be full with considerable breadth between the eyes, tapering slightly to a short well-developed muzzle. In profile, there should be a visible nose break; however, it should not present a "pugged" or "snubbed" look. Chin: Firm, neither receding nor protruding, reflecting a proper bite. Ears: Medium in size and set well apart on a rounded skull; alert, tilting slightly forward; broad at the base and with slightly rounded tips. Eyes: Set far apart with rounded aperture. Eye color ranges from gold to copper, the greater depth and brilliance the better.
Body:
Body: Medium in size, muscular in development, neither compact nor rangy. Allowance is to be made for larger size in males. Legs: In proportion to body and tail. Feet: Five toes in front, four in back. Tail: Straight, medium in length; neither short nor "whippy".
Coat:
Texture: Fine, short, satin-like texture; close-lying with a shimmering patent leather sheen.
Color:
Accepted color - Black. The mature specimen should be black to the roots. Kitten coats should darken and become more sleek with age. Nose leather and paw pads - Black.
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