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Colors

All colors, in any combination, that are found in felines are acceptable in the Sphynx cat. Note: exposure to sun will intensify all colors, but your cat should not be outdoors or exposed to the sun

White

White to pink coloration.
Nose Leather: pink
Paw Pads: pink

Black

One level tone from nose to tip of tail.
Nose Leather: black
Paw Pads: black or brown

Blue

One level tone from nose to tip of tail. Nose Leather: blue
Paw Pads: blue

Red

Deep, rich, clear, brilliant red, without markings. Lips and chin the same color as the skin.
Nose Leather: brick red
Paw Pads: brick red

Fawn

Pale, pinkish fawn, even throughout.
Nose Leather: pale fawn
Paw Pads: pale fawn

Cinnamon

Even coloration throughout.
Nose Leather: cinnamon
Paw Pads: cinnamon

Lavender

Frosty-grey with a pinkish tone, even throughout.
Nose Leather: lavender-pink
Paw Pads: lavender-pink

Chocolate

Rich chestnut brown, even throughout.
Nose Leather: brown
Paw Pads: brown or cinnamon

Cream

One level shade of buff cream, without markings.
Nose Leather: pink
Paw Pads: pink

Patterns

All patterns, in any combination, that are found in felines are acceptable in the Sphynx cat.

Tortoiseshell Patterns

Tortoiseshell

Black mottled or patched with red and/or cream. Blaze on face desirable.

Blue-Cream Tortoiseshell

Blue mottled or patched with cream. Blaze on face desirable.

Chocolate (Chestnut) Tortoiseshell

Rich chestnut brown mottled or patched with red and/or cream. Blaze on face desirable.

Cinnamon Tortoiseshell

Cinnamon mottled or patched with red and/or cream. Blaze on face desirable.

Lavender-Cream Tortoiseshell

Lavender mottled or patched with cream. Blaze on face desirable.

Fawn-Cream Tortoiseshell

Fawn mottled or patched with cream. Blaze on face desirable.

Calico Pattern

Calico

White with unbrindled patches of black and red. White predominant on underparts.

Van Calico

White with unbrindled patches of black and red confined to the extremities; head, tail, legs. One or two small patches of color on body allowable.

Dilute Calico

White with unbrindled patches of blue and cream. White predominant on underparts.

Dilute Van Calico

White with unbrindled patches of blue and cream confined to the extremities; head, tail, legs. One or two small patches of color on body allowable.

Bi-Color Calico

Solid color and white, tabby and white, tortoiseshell and white, pointed and white, any color and white, etc.

Van Bi-Color Calico

Solid color and white, tabby and white, tortoiseshell and white, etc., with color confined to the extremities; head, tail, and legs. One or two small patches on body allowable.

Calico: Fawn, Lavender, Cinnamon, and Chocolate

Same as for calico above, with appropriate marking color.

Van Calico: Fawn, Lavender, Cinnamon, and Chocolate Calico

Same as for van calico above, with appropriate marking color.

Pointed Pattern

Point restricted colors show little or no color contrast between body and points in the mature Sphynx.
Although born very light in color, the pointed Sphynx will darken and appear solid in color as an adult. The pointed pattern may be combined with ANY other pattern (except mink) and ANY colors, e.g. lilac-silver lynx point and seal-tortie point with white (shown in the Bi-Color Class).
Eye Color: vivid blue
Nose Leather: appropriate to coat color
Paw Pads: appropriate to coat color

Mink Pattern

Point restricted colors show little or no color differentiation between body and points in the mature Sphynx. Although born very light in color, the mink Sphynx will darken and appear solid in color as an adult.
The mink pattern may be combined with ANY other pattern (except pointed) and ANY colors, e.g. natural mink, blue mink, champagne mink, platinum mink, natural tabby mink, blue-cream, tortie mink and white (shown in Bi-Color Class).
Eye Color: aqua
Nose Leather: appropriate to coat color
Paw Pads: appropriate to coat color

Sable

The mature specimen is a rich, warm, sable brown without shadings, barring, or markings of any kind. (Kittens are often lighter in color.)
Nose Leather: brown
Paw Pads: brown

Champagne

The mature specimen should be a warm honey beige without shadings, barring, or markings of any kind.
Nose Leather: light, warm brown
Paw Pads: warm, pinkish tan

Platinum

The mature specimen should be a pale, silvery gray without shadings, barring or markings of any kind.
Nose Leather: lavender-pink
Paw Pads: lavender-pink

Tabby Patterns

Classic Tabby Pattern

Markings clearly defined on legs and tail. Pattern tends to fade on hairless body. Legs evenly barred with bracelets coming up to meet the body markings. Tail evenly ringed. Several unbroken necklaces on neck and upper chest, the more the better. Markings seen on the skin. Frown lines on head form an intricate letter “M”.

Unbroken line runs back from outer corner of eye. Swirls on cheeks. Vertical lines over back of head extend to shoulder markings which are in the shapeof a butterfly with both upper and lower wings distinctly outlined and marked with dots inside outline. Back markings consist of a vertical line down the spine from butterfly to tail with a vertical stripe paralleling it on each side, the three stripes well separated by stripes of the ground color. Large solid blotch on each side to be encircled by one or more unbroken rings. Side markings should be the same on both sides. Double vertical rows of buttons on chest and stomach.

Mackerel Tabby Pattern

Markings clearly defined on legs and tail. Pattern tends to fade on hairless body. Legs evenly barred with narrow bracelets coming up to meet the body markings. Tail barred. Necklaces on neck and chest distinct, like so many chains. Head barred with an “M” on the forehead.

Unbroken lines running back from the eyes. Lines running down the head to meet the shoulders. Spine lines run together to form a narrow saddle. Narrow pencillings run around body.

Spotted Tabby Pattern

Markings on the body to be spotted. The spots can be round, oblong, or rosette-shaped. Any of these are of equal merit but the spots, however shaped or placed, shall be distinct. Spots should not run together in a broken Mackerel pattern. A dorsal stripe runs the length of the body to the tip of the tail. The stripe is ideally composed of spots. The markings on the face and forehead shall be typically tabby markings. Underside of the body to have “vest buttons.” Legs and tail are barred. Markings clearly defined on legs and tail. Pattern tends to fade on hairless body.

Patched Tabby Pattern

A patched tabby (torbie) is an established silver, brown, blue, lavender, fawn, cinnamon or chocolate tabby with patches of red or cream clearly defined on both the body and extremities; a blaze on the face is desirable.

Silver Tabby

Skin ground color, including lips and chin, pale clear silver. Markings dense black.
Nose Leather: brick red
Paw Pads: black

Brown Tabby

Skin ground color brilliant coppery brown. Markings dense black. Lips and chin the same shade as the rings around the eyes. Back of leg black from paw to heel.
Nose Leather: brick red
Paw Pads: black or brown

Blue Tabby

Skin ground color, including lips and chin, pale bluish ivory. Markings a very deep blue affording a good contrast with skin ground color.
Nose Leather: old rose
Paw Pads: rose

Red Tabby

Skin ground color red. Markings deep, rich red. Lips and chin red. Nose Leather: brick red
Paw Pads: brick red

Cream Tabby

Skin ground color, including lips and chin, very pale cream. Markings buff or cream sufficiently darker than the ground color to afford good contrast but remaining within the dilute color range.
Nose Leather: pink
Paw Pads: pink

Chocolate (Chestnut) Tabby

Skin ground color is warm fawn, markings are rich chestnut brown.
Nose Leather: chestnut, or pink rimmed with chestnut
Paw Pads: cinnamon

Chocolate-Silver Tabby

Skin ground color, including lips and chin, is silver. Markings rich chestnut.
Nose Leather: chestnut, or pink rimmed with chestnut
Paw Pads: cinnamon

Cinnamon Tabby

Skin ground color, including lips and chin, a pale, warm honey, markings a dense cinnamon, affording a good contrast with skin ground color.
Nose Leather: cinnamon, or coral rimmed with cinnamon
Paw Pads: cinnamon

Cinnamon-Silver Tabby

Skin ground color, including lips and chin, a pale glistening silver. Markings dense cinnamon.
Nose Leather: cinnamon
Paw Pads: coral

Lavender Tabby

Skin ground color is pale lavender. Markings are a rich lavender, affording a good contrast with skin ground color.
Nose Leather: lavender, or pink rimmed with lavender
Paw Pads: lavender-pink

Lavender-Silver Tabby

Skin ground color, including lips and chin, a cold clear silver. Markings lavender.
Nose Leather: lavender, or pink rimmed with lavender
Paw Pads: lavender-pink

Fawn Tabby

Skin ground color, including lips and chin, pale ivory, markings dense fawn, affording good contrast with skin ground color.
Nose leather: pale fawn
Paw Pads: pale fawn