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".
The Elf by nature is very people-oriented, faithful
affectionate soul mates, they are extremely inquisitive and
love to be the center of attention.  They perform silly antics
for your entertainment.  They have a "look at me" attitude.  
They prefer human attention but enjoy the company of dogs
or other cats.  Like the Sphynx they have an abundance of
energy and mischief and are always with you, on you or
showing off for you.

GENERAL:  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. The most
distinctive feature of this cat is it's appearance of
hairlessness and curled ears.

HEAD:  The head is slightly longer than it is wide with
prominent
cheekbones and a distinctive whisker break with prominent
whisker pads.  The skull is slightly rounded with a flat plane
in front of the ears.  The nose is straight.

CHEEKS / CHEEKBONES:  Prominent, rounded
cheekbones
which define the eyes and form a curve above the whisker
break.

MUZZLE / CHIN:  Whisker break with prominent whisker
pads.  Chin is firm, in line with nose and upper lip.

EARS:  The Elf's ears are moderately large, wide at the base
and open, curving back in a smooth arc when viewed from
the front and rear.  Curl minimum of 90 degree arc, not to
exceed 180 degrees.  Firm cartilage from ear base to at least
1/3 height.  When viewed from the front, the outer base of
the ear should begin at the level of the eye, neither low set
nor on top of the head.  The interior of the ears is naturally
without furnishings.
When Elf's are alert ears swiveled toward front, line
following curve of ear through tips should point to center
base of skull.

EYES: The Elf's eyes are 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. Eye color immaterial.

BODY:  The body is medium in length, hard and muscular
with broad rounded chest and full round abdomen.  The
rump is well rounded and muscular.  Back line rises just
behind the shoulder blades to accommodate longer back legs
when standing.

NECK:  The Elf's neck is medium in length, rounded, well
muscled, with a slight arc.  Allowances to be made for heavy
musculature in adult males.

LEGS / FEET:  Elf legs are medium in proportion to the
body.  They are sturdy and well muscled with rear legs being
slightly longer then the front.  Paws are oval with well
knuckled toes The paw pads are thick, giving the appearance
of walking on cushions.

TAIL:  The Elf tail is slender, flexible and long while
maintaining
proportion to body length.  Whip-like, tapering to a fine
point.

COAT/SKIN:   The appearance of this cat is one of
hairlessness.  
Short, fine hair may be present on the feet, outer edges of the
ears,the nose, the tail and the scrotum.  The remainder of the
body can range from completely hairless to a covering of
down-like fur whose length does not interfere with the
appearance of hairlessness.  This coat/skin texture
creates a feeling of resistance when stroking the cat.  
Wrinkled skin is desirable, particularly around the muzzle,
between the ears, and around the shoulders.  There are
usually no whiskers but if whiskers are present they are short
and sparse.  

COLOR: The color of the Elf and pattern are difficult to
distinguish
and should not affect the judging of the cat.
PERMISSIBLE OUT CROSSES: Sphynx , American Curl
Non-standard Elf and Domestic Short Hair.

PENALIZE:  Hair other than described. Delicate or frail
appearance.  Thin abdomen, thin rump or narrow chest.  
Bowed front legs. Should not resemble the Oriental body
type. Ears, abrupt change of direction without smooth curve;
 pinch, horizontal or vertical crimp; interior surface which
appears corrugated.

DISQUALIFY:  Kinked or abnormal tail.  Structural
abnormalities.  
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.

Last edited 4/29/2008
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