Page 48 - The Complete Cat Breed Book (DK)

46 C A T AL OG OF BREED S

ORIENTAL—SMOKE

THIS STRIKING CAT IS NOT YET AS POPULAR AS OTHER ORIENTAL COLORS

Place of origin UK In 1971 a cross between a shaded silver hybrid cat and
Date of origin 1970s a red-point Siamese produced a litter of kittens in mixed colors.
Breed registries CFA, FIFe, One kitten, which had the coat pattern known as smoke,
GCCF, TICA
inspired breeders to create a new look of Oriental. Each hair of
Weight range 9–14lb (4–6.5kg)
a Smoke’s coat has two color bands. The top band may be either
Grooming
a solid color—including blue, black, red, and
chocolate—or tortoiseshell; beneath this, the hair
Colors and patterns is very pale or white for at least one-third of its
Any Oriental solid colors
in tortoiseshell and length. The pale hair shows through the darker
parti-color patterns. color and is particularly noticeable
when the cat moves.
Vivid green eyes slant
down toward nose
Ears with rounded
Ghost tabby tips continue
markings wedge-shaped
line of head

Long,
tapering tail
Black smoke coat is
short, fine, and glossy

Slender,
graceful neck

Hindlegs longer
than forelegs
Legs with same
color tone
as face
Taut belly