Minuet

Standards

Minuet Talls

Standards

(Subject to changes)

Head:

Shape:

Round when viewed from every direction, with the appearance of being broader at the cheek line. A gentle curve at the cheeks creates the impression of warmth and charm. Allow for stud jaws in males.

Round when viewed from every direction, with the appearance of being broader at the cheek line. A gentle curve at the cheeks creates the impression of warmth and charm. Allow for stud jaws in males.

Ears:

Medium, well-rounded ears, with rounded tips and broad bases. Ears set wide apart on the head, as much on the top of the head as the side of the head.

Medium, well-rounded ears, with rounded tips and broad bases. Ears set wide apart on the head, as much on the top of the head as the side of the head.

Eyes:

Large and round, giving a sense of innocent wonder in the cat.  Set wide and level.  The inside of the eyes should be outside the breadth of the nose leather.  No evident cheekbones to detract from the openness of the eyes.  Eyes not recessed or protruding. Eye color will be independent of coat color. 

Large and round, giving a sense of innocent wonder in the cat.  Set wide and level.  The inside of the eyes should be outside the breadth of the nose leather.  No evident cheekbones to detract from the openness of the eyes.  Eyes not recessed or protruding. Eye color will be independent of coat color. 

Chin:

Full and rounded. Complements the cheeks and forehead, and contributes to a cohesive look that is both charming and robust.  From the profile, the chin is in line with the nose, neither protruding nor recessed.

Full and rounded. Complements the cheeks and forehead, and contributes to a cohesive look that is both charming and robust.  From the profile, the chin is in line with the nose, neither protruding nor recessed.

Nose:

Short, broad, and with an obvious stop, but no break. Not snub.  Top of the nose leather should not come above the lower edge of the eye.  Nose leather should be a petite feature that compliments the sweet look of the cat; however, nostrils should be open for good respiration.

Short, broad, and with an obvious stop, but no break. Not snub.  Top of the nose leather should not come above the lower edge of the eye.  Nose leather should be a petite feature that compliments the sweet look of the cat; however, nostrils should be open for good respiration.

Muzzle:

Rounded with more breadth than height, broken into four portions: the top quadrant being the nose, the sides being padded whisker pads, and the bottom quadrant being the chin. Each portion should fit together like a puzzle, and no part should be extreme or out of alignment. Whisker pads should not be exceedingly prominent, with no whisker break, blending gently into the cheeks. Length of muzzle is short but not snub.

Rounded with more breadth than height, broken into four portions: the top quadrant being the nose, the sides being padded whisker pads, and the bottom quadrant being the chin. Each portion should fit together like a puzzle, and no part should be extreme or out of alignment. Whisker pads should not be exceedingly prominent, with no whisker break, blending gently into the cheeks. Length of muzzle is short but not snub.

Profile:

The length of the nose is short, where there is a prominent stop from the nose to the forehead, with a soft, round change in direction; no break. Forehead is smooth and round from the brow to the back of the head, but not domed. 

The length of the nose is short, where there is a prominent stop from the nose to the forehead, with a soft, round change in direction; no break. Forehead is smooth and round from the brow to the back of the head, but not domed. 

Neck:

Has a muscular feel. When paired with a rounded, broad head, it enhances the overall appearance of strength and sound structure. Neck is in proportion to the body, medium-short; neither too short and thick, nor too long or thin; well-muscled.

Has a muscular feel. When paired with a rounded, broad head, it enhances the overall appearance of strength and sound structure. Neck is in proportion to the body, medium-short; neither too short and thick, nor too long or thin; well-muscled.

Body:

Torso:

Medium-short, rounded body with a broad chest. Flanks not deep. Depth of torso in the front should be almost even to the depth of torso at the hips. Torso exudes a sense of strength that compliments the physical appearance of the cat. Back should be straight from shoulders to the hips, either level with ground or with a slight rise to the hindquarters.

Medium-short, rounded body with a broad chest. Flanks not deep. Depth of torso in the front should be almost even to the depth of torso at the hips. Torso exudes a sense of strength that compliments the physical appearance of the cat. Back should be straight from shoulders to the hips, either level with ground or with a slight rise to the hindquarters.

Legs:

Short, well-developed, and sturdy, and with firm musculature. Outer upper thigh may be thick and pronounced due to shortened legs and musculature. Inner front legs straight with little to no bowing, although slight bowing is acceptable.  Legs should not be less than one quarter the length of the body. Back legs to be straight and aligned. 

Length differs from the dwarf version by being the length of a medium-sized non-dwarf cat. Well-developed, firm, musculature. Back legs to be straight and aligned

Feet:

Round and large, tufts on longhairs.

Rounded and neat, tufts on longhairs.

Tail:

Long, to be at least the length to the shoulder or longer. Even thickness starting at the base with a gradual taper to a blunt end. Longhairs can have a plumed or flowing tail.

Long, to be at least the length to the shoulder or longer. Even thickness starting at the base with a gradual taper to a blunt end. Longhairs can have a plumed or flowing tail.

Boning:

Overall substantial and solid; not fine-boned. Front legs should be straight from the breadth of the chest, adding to a sturdy appearance; however, should not have a “bull-dog” appearance.  Boning should support a healthy, well-proportioned body weight and contributes to overall athleticism and strength without being overly fragile or stocky.

Overall substantial and solid; not fine-boned. Front legs should be straight from the breadth of the chest, adding to a sturdy appearance; however, should not have a “bull-dog” appearance.  Boning should support a healthy, well-proportioned body weight and contributes to overall athleticism and strength without being overly fragile or stocky.

Musculature:

Substantial and firm. Well-developed in mature adults. Thicker in legs and chest. Females will be comparably less robust than adult males. The forelimbs, shoulders, and upper limbs are strong, allowing for quick bursts of motion and good pouncing skills.

Substantial and firm. Well-developed in mature adults. Thicker in legs and chest. Females will be comparably less robust than adult males. The forelimbs, shoulders, and upper limbs are strong, allowing for quick bursts of motion and good pouncing skills.

Coat/

Color/

Pattern:

Minuet Short hair:

Short but slightly longer than other shorthair breeds. Dense and stands away from the body. Not lying flat or tight.

Short but slightly longer than other shorthair breeds. Dense and stands away from the body. Not lying flat or tight.

Minuet Long hair:

Semi-long to long, with more length appearing in the ruff, britches, and tail, which have more body from an undercoat. Hair over the shoulders and saddle area should fall smoothly over the body.

Semi-long to long, with more length appearing in the ruff, britches, and tail, which have more body from an undercoat. Hair over the shoulders and saddle area should fall smoothly over the body.

Texture/ short hair:

Plush, all weather double coat. Soft. Allow for seasonal variations, area climates, and hormonal changes.

Plush, all weather double coat. Soft. Allow for seasonal variations, area climates, and hormonal changes.

Texture/ long hair:

Full, soft, and silky. Not cottony; however, having a double coat that will vary due to seasons, area climates, and hormonal changes.

Full, soft, and silky. Not cottony; however, having a double coat that will vary due to seasons, area climates, and hormonal changes.

General description:

The Minuet is a hybrid breed that was created from the cross of the Persian Breed Group and the Munchkin; however, a growing gene pool allows breeders to breed more and more within the Minuet Breed Group itself. The desired result is a cat that should be medium in size and strong, with sturdy boning and musculature. The forelimbs, shoulders, and upper limbs are strong, allowing for quick bursts of motion and good pouncing skills, The hind limbs, thighs, and calves are powerful, allowing for good running and jumping skills. This cat should have a very open and round face with an expression of innocent wonder, and large eyes that do not tear. The ideal Minuet is an active yet laid-back cat with a playful attitude.

The Minuet is a hybrid breed that was created from the cross of the Persian Breed Group and the Munchkin; however, a growing gene pool allows breeders to breed more and more within the Minuet Breed Group itself. The desired result is a cat that should be medium in size and strong, with sturdy boning and musculature. The forelimbs, shoulders, and upper limbs are strong, allowing for quick bursts of motion and good pouncing skills, The hind limbs, thighs, and calves are powerful, allowing for good running and jumping skills. This cat should have a very open and round face with an expression of innocent wonder, and large eyes that do not tear. The ideal Minuet is an active yet laid-back cat with a playful attitude.

Allowances:

Slightly less round head type in kittens.  Ears slightly larger on kittens. Jowls in mature males. Nose bump. Females will be smaller and less robust than mature males. Lockets. Eye color does not have to represent the coat color.

Slightly less round head type in kittens.  Ears slightly larger on kittens. Jowls in mature males. Nose bump. Females will be smaller and less robust than mature males. Lockets. Eye color does not have to represent the coat color.

Penalize:

Brow ridge, evident cheekbones, doming, excessive tearing. Finer boning. Snub nose.

Brow ridge, evident cheekbones, doming, excessive tearing. Finer boning. Snub nose.

Disqualify:

Nose break, wry mouth, excessive bowing, protruding eyes. Undershot or overshot jaw.

Nose break, wry mouth, excessive bowing, protruding eyes. Undershot or overshot jaw.