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are sharply and clearly defined the cat will be 

 handicapped in the show pen. 



The Dutch markings on the face are points of 

 beauty, viz. the "blaze" or light triangular strip up 

 the face, ending at the back of the neck. 



The white feet and stops, with white chest, are 

 essentials, but there is no collar as in the Dutch 

 rabbit. 



The white markings must not be fused with the 

 body colour, whilst the line of delimitation must 

 be sharp, for judges are keen upon quality in this 

 respect, as so many Tortoise-shells are defective in 

 this matter ; in fact, it is one of the chief difficulties 

 a breeder of Tortoise-shells has to contend against. 



If there is no white, then the amount of black 

 hair should be small, compared with the red and 

 yellow markings. Uniformity of markings in size, 

 etc., is of paramount importance, and a Tortoise- 

 shell will never stand high up in the prize-list if 

 deficient in' this respect. The eyes should be a 

 dark amber a light eye being a serious defect. 



When selecting a sire or queen to breed from, 

 endeavour to procure one particularly good in 

 respect to its markings; but really good specimens 

 are not easily obtained, and, when obtained, as a 

 rule, command a high price. 



The Black. 

 This whole-coloured variety must be of a raven 



