THE LONG-HAIRED CAT 155 



Dark being almost black on the surface with a shade 

 underneath, easily seen by blowing or parting the hair, 

 of real smoke colour ; and the Light is almost blue on 

 the surface, and a delicate light grey of the shade known 

 as French grey underneath. All the points or ex- 

 tremities, such as face, ears, legs, feet and brush, should 

 mainly appear of the darkest shade of the coat. 



The general effect of these cats is very pleasing at 

 least that is my view of them and they, particularly those 

 entitled to be classed as Dark Smokes, always give me the 

 impression of bearing a strong resemblance to a sheikh, 

 in the picturesque contrast those Eastern folk offer in 

 their peculiar garb ; and I remember how much I was 

 fascinated with the first specimen of the variety which 

 came under my notice at a show many years since, where 

 I was an exhibitor and I was pleased to see the judge, 

 whose name I do not remember, give him first prize in a 

 large mixed class of all kinds of long-haired cats. 



One of my Crystal Palace winners is given as an 

 illustration of this variety ; also, a well-known Champion. 



STANDARD OF EXCELLENCE FOR JUDGING 

 LONG-HAIRED SMOKE CATS 



Head, large, round, with short, broad face .10 Points 

 Ears, rather full and open, tufted, but not 



much tipping to the points . . . 5 

 Eyes, prominent, large, round and intelligent ; 

 orange for Dark, yellow orange for 

 Light *. . . ;.' . v 10 



