HEAD: Skull: Round, broad and full-cheeked in both males and females. Round underlying bone structure with no flat planes. Muzzle: The muzzle is medium width. The underlying bone structure is rounded with well-padded whisker pads to give the impression of squareness. The length is equal to 1/2 the width. Profile shows a short muzzle, clearly visible beyond the curve of the cheek. The tip of the chin lines up with the tip of the nose and the upper lip in the same vertical plane. Profile reveals a nose stop. The nose has a downward slant with a convex curve and is set below the eye line. Chin: Firm and well-developed, balanced in proportion to rest of head. Ears: Medium in size, broad at the base, tapering, set well apart. Should fit into (without distorting) the rounded contour of the head. Furnishings, if present, are curly.

Eyes: Large, rounded, set well apart. The eyes should not appear almond-or oval-shaped and should be placed on the same horizontal plane when viewed from the front.

BODY: Torso: Medium to large and well-balanced. The substantial muscular torso is more rectangular than square, but not long. Back is straight with a slight rise to the hindquarters. Shoulders and hip should appear to be the same width. Legs: Medium to long. Substantial boning. Should be in proportion to the body. Feet: Large, round, and firm. Toes: Five in front, four behind. Tail: Medium length, proportionate to body. Heavy at base, neither blunt nor pointed at tip.

COAT: Texture: The coat texture is soft, plushy, full and obviously curly. Density: The coat is dense and full with no bald or thinly covered areas of the body. The coat stands out from the body and should not appear flat or close-lying. Curl: This is a random, unstructured coat, arranged in loose, individual curls. The curls appear to be in "clumps" rather than as an all over wave. Although curl varies by hair length, sex and age in an individual, entire coat should show the effect of the rex gene. Curliness may be evident more around the neck, on the tail and the belly. Allowance should be made for less curl on younger adults and kittens. Coat length: Two lengths: short and long. The differences in coat length are most obviously seen on the tail and ruff. On the shorthairs the tail hair is the same length as the coat (approximately 1-2") and tail curls are plush and lie compactly around the tail. The ruff is the same length as the coat fur. On the longhairs, the tail curls are plumy and stand out away from the tail. The hair length is obviously long. The ruff hairs are also longer and frame the face.

COLOR: Coat Color: Any genetically possible color or combination of colors is allowed. Eye Color: Eye color can be copper, gold, yellow or green; blue in van, colorpoint or odd-eyed white cats. Eye color should complement coat color.

PENALIZE: Excessive cobbiness or sleek oriental appearance.

DISQUALIFY: Extreme nose break, lack of visible muzzle, malocclusion, tail kinks, crossed eyes, obvious physical deformities, including polydactl feet, no evidence of curl.

Selkirk Rex Colors: All colors possible

ALLOWABLE OUTCROSS: Persian (until 2010), Exotic Shorthair (until 2010), British Short hair (until 2015) and American Shorthair (until 1997).

TICA Selkirk Rex Longhair (SL) Standard

GENERAL DESCRIPTION: The Selkirk Rex is produced by a dominant gene affecting the guard, down, and awn hairs. The curl is most prominent around the neck and tail. Guard hairs tend to have a slightly coarse texture. The coat is very dense and plush. The whiskers are curly. This is a medium to large cat with good balance between medium legs and body. Heavy boning gives the cat surprising weight. Females are less massive than males, but both sexes have definite jowls. Coat continues to develop until about 2 years of age, so kittens should be judged mainly on head and body type. Kittens are curly at birth, lose their coat, and begin to develop a curly coat again at about 8-10 months of age.

HEAD: The head should be round and full-cheeked; forehead is rounded. The top of the head is gently rounded. The muzzle is short, with a nose stop which gives a very unique profile. The muzzle is clearly visible beyond the cheek. The squared-off muzzle creates an excellent showcase for curly whiskers. Medium, pointed ears are set well apart on the broad head. Eyes are round and set far apart.

BODY: The muscular torso is rectangular. Legs are medium and substantially boned, complimented by large paws. There is a slight rise to the hindquarters. The tail is thick, medium and tapers slightly to a rounded tip.

COAT: The thick, medium length coat is arranged in loose individual curls, particularly prominent in the neck and tail areas. Guard hairs are slightly coarse, but the overall effect is still soft and plush. The curliness of the coat on the saddle area of back is variable due to climate, seasons and hormones, particularly in the female. As the original Selkirk Rex carried the longhair gene, the Selkirk Rex Longhair is part of the breed group.

COLOR: All color patterns are acceptable, attention being paid to clarity. The original cat carried the pointed gene. Eye color is independent of coat color.

ALLOWANCES: White lockets are permitted. Kittens judged mainly on head and body type, as curly coat takes up to 2 years to develop.

WITHHOLD ALL AWARDS: Nose break. See Show Rules, ARTICLE SIXTEEN for rules governing penalties/dis-qualifications applying to all cats.

HEAD
Shape: Round and broad.
Size: Medium.
Muzzle: Short; squared off. Clearly visible beyond the cheek.
Forehead: Rounded.
Top of Head: Gently rounded.
Profile: Nose stop.
Cheeks: Full.
Jowls: Definite.
NECK
Length: Short.
Size: Rather thick; substantial.
EARS
Shape: Rounded with a pointed tip.
Size: Medium.
Placement: Set well apart.
EYES
Shape: Round.
Size: Large.
Placement: Wide apart.
Color: No correlation to coat color. Points awarded for intensity of color.
BODY
Shape: Semi-cobby; rectangular. Surprising weight.
Length: Medium.
Chest: Full.
Boning: Substantial.
Musculature: Substantial.
TAIL
Shape: Tapers slightly to a rounded tip. Thick.
Length: Medium.
LEGS
Length: Medium.
Hind legs: Slight rise to hindquarters.
Boning: Substantial.
Musculature: Substantial.
FEET
Shape: Round.
Size: Large.
COAT
Length: Semi-long.
Texture: Soft and plush.
Density: Thick
Miscellaneous: Loose, individual curls.
COLOR
All colors, attention being paid to clarity.
CONDITION/BALANCE
Should reflect excellent health, with good muscle tone. A sweet and endearing disposition. All parts of body in proportion.


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TICA Selkirk Rex Shorthair (SR) Standard

HEAD		32 points
	Large, roundness	10
	Muzzle	10
	Ears	4
	Eyes	4
	Nose	4
BODY		25 points
	Torso	10
	Legs and Paws	10
	Tail	5
COAT		25 points
	Density	10
	Curl	10
	Texture	5
COLOR		8 points
	Eye Color	3
	Coat Color	5

CONDITION AND BALANCE		10 points
RECOGNIZED CATEGORIES,DIVISIONS, COLORS:		All Categories, all Divisions, all colors.

GENERAL DESCRIPTION: The Selkirk Rex is produced by a dominant gene affecting the guard, down, and awn hairs. The curl is most prominent around the neck and tail. Guard hairs tend to have a slightly coarse texture. The coat is very dense and plush. The whiskers are curly. This is a medium to large cat with good balance between medium legs and body. Heavy boning gives the cat surprising weight. Females are less massive than males, but both sexes have definite jowls. Coat continues to develop until about 2 years of age, so kittens should be judged mainly on head and body type. Kittens are curly at birth, lose their coat, and begin to develop a curly coat again at about 8-10 months of age.

HEAD: The head should be round and full-cheeked; forehead is rounded. The top of the head is gently rounded. The muzzle is short, with a nose stop which gives a very unique profile. The muzzle is clearly visible beyond the cheek. The squared-off muzzle creates an excellent showcase for curly whiskers. Medium, pointed ears are set well apart on the broad head. Eyes are round and set far apart.

BODY: The muscular torso is rectangular. Legs are medium and substantially boned, complimented by large paws. There is a slight rise to the hindquarters. The tail is thick, medium and tapers slightly to a rounded tip.

COAT: The thick, medium length coat is arranged in loose individual curls, particularly prominent in the neck and tail areas. Guard hairs are slightly coarse, but the overall effect is still soft and plush. The curliness of the coat on the saddle area of back is variable due to climate, seasons and hormones, particularly in the female. As the original Selkirk Rex carried the longhair gene, the Selkirk Rex Longhair is part of the breed group.

COLOR: All color patterns are acceptable, attention being paid to clarity. The original cat carried the colorpoint gene. Eye color is independent of coat color.

ALLOWANCES: White lockets are permitted. Kittens judged mainly on head and body type, as curly coat takes up to 2 years to develop.

WITHHOLD ALL AWARDS: Nose break. See Show Rules, ARTICLE SIXTEEN for rules governing penalties/dis-qualifications applying to all cats.

HEAD
Shape: Round and broad.
Size: Medium.
Muzzle: Short; squared off. Clearly visible beyond the cheek.
Forehead: Rounded.
Top of Head: Gently rounded.
Profile: Nose stop.
Cheeks: Full.
Jowls: Definite.
NECK
Length: Short.
Size: Rather thick; substantial.
EARS
Shape: Rounded with a pointed tip.
Size: Medium.
Placement: Set well apart.
EYES
Shape: Round.
Size: Large.
Placement: Wide apart.
Color: No correlation to coat color. Points awarded for intensity of color.
BODY
Shape: Semi-cobby; rectangular. Surprising weight.
Length: Medium.
Chest: Full.
Boning: Substantial.
Musculature: Substantial.
TAIL
Shape: Tapers slightly to a rounded tip. Thick.
Length: Medium.
LEGS
Length: Medium.
Hind legs: Slight rise to hindquarters.
Boning: Substantial.
Musculature: Substantial.
FEET
Shape: Round.
Size: Large.
COAT
Length: Medium.
Texture: Thick; arranged in loose individual curls. Soft and plush.
Density: Double coat.
Undercoat: Thick.
Guard Hairs: Slightly coarse, but overall effect soft and plush.
Miscellaneous: Curly coat prominent in neck and tail areas.
COLOR
All colors, attention being paid to clarity.
CONDITION/BALANCE
Should reflect excellent health, with good muscle tone. A sweet and endearing disposition. All parts of body in proportion.


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ACFA Selkirk Rex Longhair Standard

	HEAD   30 Points     Shape (10)     Muzzle (5)     Ears (5)     Eyes (5)     Nose (5) BODY/TAIL 30 Points     Torso (15)     Legs/Feet (10)     Tail (5) COAT 30 Points     Density (5)     Curl (15)     Texture (10) COLOR 10 Points     Coat Color (5)     Eye Color (5)		The ACFA SELKIRK REX - Longhair Standard General: The Selkirk Rex is the result of a dominant, spontaneous mutation that causes each hair (guard, down & awn) to have a gentle wave or curl giving the coat a soft feel. This is a medium to large cat with heavy boning that gives the cat surprising weight and an impression of power. Females may be less massive than males but not dainty in appearance. The Selkirk Rex has a sweet, alert and active personality. Head: Shape: Round, broad and full-cheeked in both males and females. The underlying bone structure is round, with no flat planes. Nose: This has a downward slant with a convex curve and is set below the eye line. The profile reveals a nose stop. Muzzle: The profile shows a short muzzle, clearly visible beyond the curve of the cheek. It is of medium width, the length being equal to half the width. The underlying bone structure is rounded with well-padded whisker pads to give the impression of squareness. The tip of the chin, tip of the nose and the upper lip line up on the same vertical plane. Chin: Firm and well-developed. Ears: Medium in size, broad at the base, tapering, set well apart. Should fit into [without distorting] the rounded contour of the head. Furnishings, if present, should be curly. Eyes: Large, rounded, set well apart. The eyes should not appear almond or oval shaped and should be on the same horizontal plane when viewed from the front. All eye colors allowed, in keeping with coat color.
	Body and Tail: Body: Medium to large and well-balanced. The muscular torso is rectangular. The back is straight with shoulders and hips appearing the same width. Objections: excessive cobbiness or sleek oriental appearance. Legs/Feet: Medium, substantially boned, complimented by large paws. Tail: Thick, medium, with length in proportion to the body. The tail tapers slightly, neither blunt or pointed at the tip. Coat: The texture is soft, plushy, dense and obviously curly. There are no bald or thinly covered areas of the body. The coat stands out from the body and should not appear flat or close-lying. The curls are random, unstructured, and arranged in loose, individual curls. Although curl varies by hair length, sex and age in an individual, the entire coat should show the effect of the rex gene. Curliness may be evident more around the neck, on the tail and the belly. Allowance should be made for less curl on younger adults and kittens. The longhair Selkirk Rex should have plumy tail hairs standing away from the tail. The body hairs are obviously long [2" or more] with ruff hairs longer, framing the face. Accepted Colors: All body colors and color patterns that are genetically possible in the cat may occur in the Selkirk Rex. Color is secondary in importance to other factors. DISQUALIFY:   Extreme nose break, lack of visible muzzle, malocclusion, tail kinks, crossed eyes, obvious physical deformities, including polydacty feet, no evidence of curl.

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ACFA Selkirk Rex Shorthair Standard

	HEAD 30 Points     Shape (10)     Muzzle (5)     Ears (5)     Eyes (5)     Nose (5) BODY/TAIL 30 Points     Torso (15)     Legs/Feet (10)     Tail (5) COAT 30 Points     Density (5)     Curl (15)     Texture (10) COLOR 10 Points     Coat Color (5)     Eye Color (5)		The ACFA SELKIRK REX - Shorthair Standard General: The Selkirk Rex is the result of a dominant, spontaneous mutation that causes each hair (guard, down & awn) to have a gentle wave or curl giving the coat a soft feel. This is a medium to large cat with heavy boning that gives the cat surprising weight and an impression of power. Females may be less massive than males but not dainty in appearance. The Selkirk Rex has a sweet, alert and active personality. Head: Shape: Round, broad and full-cheeked in both males and females. The underlying bone structure is round, with no flat planes. Nose: This has a downward slant with a convex curve and is set below the eye line. The profile reveals a nose stop. Muzzle: The profile shows a short muzzle, clearly visible beyond the curve of the cheek. It is of medium width, the length being equal to half the width. The underlying bone structure is rounded with well-padded whisker pads to give the impression of squareness. The tip of the chin, tip of the nose and the upper lip line up on the same vertical plane. Chin: Firm and well-developed. Ears: Medium in size, broad at the base, tapering, set well apart. Should fit into [without distorting] the rounded contour of the head. Furnishings, if present, should be curly. Eyes: Large, rounded, set well apart. The eyes should not appear almond or oval shaped and should be on the same horizontal plane when viewed from the front. All eye colors allowed, in keeping with coat color.
	Body and Tail: Body: Medium to large and well-balanced. The muscular torso is rectangular. The back is straight with shoulders and hips appearing the same width. Objections: excessive cobbiness or sleek oriental appearance. Legs/Feet: Medium, substantially boned, complimented by large paws. Tail: Thick, medium, with length in proportion to the body. The tail tapers slightly, neither blunt or pointed at the tip. Coat: The texture is soft, plushy, dense and obviously curly. There are no bald or thinly covered areas of the body. The coat stands out from the body and should not appear flat or close-lying. The curls are random, unstructured, and arranged in loose, individual curls. Although curl varies by hair length, sex and age in an individual, the entire coat should show the effect of the rex gene. Curliness may be evident more around the neck, on the tail and the belly. Allowance should be made for less curl on younger adults and kittens. The Shorthair Selkirk Rex should have tail hairs the same length as the coat [approximately 1-1 ½"] and tail curls are plush and lie compactly around the tail. The ruff is the same length as the coat fur. Accepted Colors: All body colors and color patterns that are genetically possible in the cat may occur in the Selkirk Rex. Color is secondary in importance to other factors. DISQUALIFY:   Extreme nose break, lack of visible muzzle, malocclusion, tail kinks, crossed eyes, obvious physical deformities, including polydacty feet, no evidence of curl.

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United Feline Organization (UFO) Longhair Standard

	Points
	HEAD	32
	Size/Roundness	15
	Muzzle	5
	Ears	4
	Eyes	4
	Nose	4
	BODY	25
	Torso	10
	Legs/Paws	10
	Tail	5
	COAT	25
	Density	5
	Curl	10
	Texture	10
	COLOR	8
	Eye Color	4
	Body Color	4
	CONDITION/BALANCE	10
SELKIRK REX LONGHAIR

General: The Selkirk Rex is produced by a dominant gene affecting the guard, down, and awn hairs. The curl is most prominent around the neck and tail. Guard hairs sometimes tend to have a slightly coarse coat texture. The coat is seasonally very dense and plush. The whiskers are curly. This is a medium to large cat with good balance, females are somewhat smaller. Coat continues to develop until about two (2) years of age, so kittens should be judged mainly on head and body type. Head: The head should be round and full-cheeked; forehead is rounded. The top of the head is gently rounded. The muzzle is short, with a nose stop, which gives a very unique profile. The muzzle creates an excellent showcase for curly whiskers. Medium ears are well set on the rounded head. Eyes are oval to round. Body: The muscular torso is of medium length with legs in proportion to the body. The tail is medium length, creating a picture of overall balance. Coat: The thick, medium to long length coat is arranged in loose waves or curls, particularly prominent in the neck and tail areas. Guard hairs can be slightly coarse, but the overall effect is still soft and plush. The curliness of the coat on the saddle area of the back is variable due to climate, seasons, and hormones. Color: Any color or combination of colors and/or patterns genetically possible is acceptable. Any eye color is acceptable. Condition and Balance: The cat should reflect excellent health with good muscle tone and a sweet and endearing disposition. All parts of the body should be in proportion. Allowances: White lockets are permitted. Kittens to be judged mainly on head and body type as curly coat takes up to two (2) years to develop. Objection: No VISIBLE tail faults allowed. No Further Awards: Extreme nose break. Allowable Outcrosses: Exotic, Persian, Himalayan, Himalayan Reflection, and American Shorthairs. Shorthairs in the litters will be registered as Selkirk Rex Shorthair, and any longhairs will be registered as Selkirk Rex Longhair. Any straight hairs will be registered as Seltics, both Long and Short haired.

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General: The Selkirk Rex is produced by a dominant gene affecting the guard, down, and awn hairs. The curl is most prominent around the neck and tail. Guard hairs sometimes tend to have a slightly coarse coat texture. The coat is seasonally very dense and plush. The whiskers are curly. This is a medium to large cat with good balance, females are somewhat smaller. Coat continues to develop until about two (2) years of age, so kittens should be judged mainly on head and body type.

Head: The head should be round and full-cheeked; forehead is rounded. The top of the head is gently rounded. The muzzle is short, with a nose stop, which gives a very unique profile. The muzzle creates an excellent showcase for curly whiskers. Medium ears are well set on the rounded head. Eyes are oval to round.

Body: The muscular torso is of medium length with legs in proportion to the body. The tail is medium length, creating a picture of overall balance.

Coat: The thick, short to medium length coat is arranged in loose waves or curls, particularly prominent in the neck and tail areas. Guard hairs can be slightly coarse, but the overall effect is still soft and plush. The curliness of the coat on the saddle area of the back is variable due to climate, seasons, and hormones.

Color: Any color or combinations of colors and/or patterns genetically possible are acceptable. Eye color is acceptable.

Condition and Balance: Should reflect excellent health with good muscle tone. A sweet and endearing disposition. All parts of the body should be in proportion.

Allowances: White lockets are permitted. Kittens to be judged mainly on head and body type as curly coat takes up to two (2) years to develop.

Objection: No VISIBLE tail faults allowed.

No Further Awards: Extreme nose break.

Allowable Outcrosses: Exotic, Persian, Himalayan, Himalayan Reflection, and American Shorthairs. Shorthairs in the litters will be registered as Selkirk Rex Shorthair, and any longhairs will be registered as Selkirk Rex Longhair. Any straight hairs will be registered as Seltics, both Long and Short haired.