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CEYLON

A FINE-BONED AND ELEGANT CAT WITH AN ATTRACTIVELY MARKED COAT

Place of origin Sri Lanka Named after its native home (now Sri Lanka), the Ceylon
Date of origin 1980s was imported to Italy in the early 1980s, where the breed was
Breed registries None developed. It is now found worldwide and, if not as widely known
Weight range 9–17lb (4–7.5kg) as other breeds, has achieved some popularity in Italy. With its
Grooming
beautiful ticked coat and sandy coloring, this cat is similar in
appearance to the Abyssinian (p.83), though the two are not
Colors and patterns related. The Ceylon has a distinctive pattern on its forehead
Manila (black-ticked on called the cobra mark, which is much valued. Breeders praise the
sandy-gold ground color);
various other markings and cat’s friendly nature and its responsiveness to attention.
tickings, including blue, red,
cream, and tortoiseshell.
Distinctive
cobra mark on
forehead Darker lines
Yellowish green eyes
with dark rims on cheeks
and forehead
Large ears set
high on head

Well-defined Necklace
stripes on legs markings
around
throat
Kitten
Sandy-colored,
black-ticked coat

Clearly defined
ticking on body

Broad chest

Short, fine-haired coat
with minimal undercoat

Fine-boned but
muscular legs