THE LONG-HAIRED VARIETIES 43 



Eyes, either green or orange preferably the 

 first-named. 



The Tortoise-shell, and Tortoise-shell and White. 



To breed a first-class specimen of a long-haired 

 Tortoise-shell, or Tortoise-shell and White, is a more 

 difficult task to succeed in than in the corresponding 

 short-haired variety ; clear definition of markings 

 being difficult to attain. 



As the name implies, there should be a com- 

 bination of black, yellow and red, or these colours 

 with the addition of white; sharpness of definition 

 being a sine qua non. So many Tortoise-shells are 

 blurred, and it is this fact that handicaps them in 

 the show pen. 



Colour of the eyes, a deep orange; and coat, 

 conformation, etc., are given under the " General 

 Characteristics " ; likewise under the corresponding 

 " Short-haired Variety " (q.v.). 



The Cream Persian. 



In colour the coat is either light or dark cream, 

 but there must be no tendency towards white, 

 although the cream colour has, obviously, been 

 produced by mating the White with some other 

 light self-coloured Persian. Absolute freedom from 

 markings is essential. 



The eyes should be a deep amber. There must 

 be no smudginess on the face. 



