Pixiebob Profile and drawings
Pixiebob Profile
Descriptions with illustrations in explanation of the standard.
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Introduction
Originating in the North-western USA, the loyal Pixiebob is a muscular, brawny cat bred to resemble the wild Coastal Red Bobcat. These intelligent barn cats replicate the look of the wild bobcat but have the loving personality of the domestic cat. Often called dogs in disguise, the affectionate Pixiebob is devoted to its family and can be taught to walk on a leash and to participate in family outings. A loving, trusting, tractable nature with either shorthair or longhair which can also have polydactyl (extra toed) or non-polydactyl (straight) feet. The most notable characteristics are the deep-set, heavily hooded eyes, well developed fleshy chin and short tail.
Head: 24 Points
Overall the head is medium to large with an inverted pear shape.
The profile has a slightly rounded forehead; concave curve and eye ridge to bridge of nose.
The Chin / Muzzle / Nose form an equal-sided soft diamond.
Sources
TICA 2008 Pixiebob Standard. www.tica.org/public/breeds/pb/intro.phb
TICA Pixiebob Breed Committee http://www.ticapb.com
Nathalie BENT - This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it and http://www.pixiebob.net
Sarah Hartwell http://www.messybeast.com/poly-cats.html
Donna Cox - Alsoomse Pixiebobs http://www.alsoomsepixiebob.com
Michael Phillips - Pixieroo This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Richard Frame - Pixieroo This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
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Correct Pixiebob Head
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Medium height, wide deep based ears | ||
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Medium to large inverted pear shaped head |
Deep Set Heavily Hooded Eyes |
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Nose - wide, slightly convex large Brick |
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Well developed fleshy and fuzzy chin |
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Back of Head |
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Medium to large inverted pear |
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shaped head |
Deep based ears |
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Deep set heavily hooded eyes |
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Head Profile
Correct
Fault - Flat Head
Chin:
The Chin is well-developed, fleshy and has coarse fuzzy fur.
Aligns with nose with obvious depth.
A deficient chin is a fault
Chin Presentation
Correct
Fault - Deficient Chin
Muzzle:
Full broad muzzle.
Fleshy gently rounded whisker pads with a definite whisker break.
The Chin / Muzzle / Nose form an equal-sided soft diamond.
Muzzle Presentation
Correct
Incorrect - Muzzle Too Short
Neck: Thick, well muscled and of average length, in proportion to body.
Nose:
Wide, slightly convex, with large brick nose leather.
Brick red in colour.
Slight nose bump.
Profile: Slightly rounded forehead; concave curve from eye ridge to bridge of nose.
The head and neck with emphasis on the Chin and Muzzle are critical
to the overall look of the Pixiebob and equal 24 points.
Ears: 6 Points
Medium height, wide and deep based.
Set as much on the side as on top of the head with a slight outward tilt.
Rounded Top.
Lynx tipping desirable, more prominent on the longhair.
Pale thumbprint on back of ears.
Ear Height
Correct
Incorrect - Ears Too Small
Ear Height
Correct
Incorrect - Ears Too Tall
Eyes: 10 Points - 5 for Shape and 5 for Colour
Medium sized with heavily hooded soft triangle. The bushy brow is one side of the triangle.
Deep set, one eye-width apart, it is common for the Pixiebob to appear to be half asleep.
A white or cream band must surround the eye.
Mascara markings must follow the outer corner of the eyes down through to the cheeks.
Appearance of heavy fur above eyes.
Eye colour should be Gold or Brown or Gooseberry Green.
Eye with tear drop triangular shape
The Correct Pixiebob Eye
Body: 26 Points
Torso
Back Shape
Correct
Incorrect - Back Too Flat
Legs: 10 Points
Longish, with hind legs slightly longer.
Muscular with Heavy Boning.
Cow Hocking is a fault.
Correct
Boning
Correct
Disqualify - Fine Boning
Feet:
Large, long and wide, almost round, with large fleshy toes.
All toes, except dew claws, must rest on the floor pointing forward.
Polydactyl: allowed with a maximum of seven toes.
Leg and wrist should be straight when viewed from front.
Fault is when Polydactyl toes, excluding dew claws are not touching the floor.
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Tail - Back
Correct
Incorrect - Roach Backed
Disqualify - Missing Tail or Below 1 inch
Coat - Colour - Pattern 16 Points 6 + 5 + 5
Coat 6 Points
Faults Belly too dark.
Shorthair - coat too close lying
Longhair - too long
Disqualify Ruff around neck of a Longhair
Pattern: 5 Points
Colour: 5 Points
Condition: 5 Points
General Appearance:
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