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SHORTHAIRS
A FINE-BONED AND ELEGANT CAT WITH AN ATTRACTIVELY MARKED COAT
CEYLON
Named after its native home (now Sri Lanka), the Ceylon
was imported to Italy in the early 1980s, where the breed was
developed. It is now found worldwide and, if not as widely known
as other breeds, has achieved some popularity in Italy. With its
beautiful ticked coat and sandy coloring, this cat is similar in
appearance to the Abyssinian (p.83), though the two are not
related. The Ceylon has a distinctive pattern on its forehead
called the cobra mark, which is much valued. Breeders praise the
cat’s friendly nature and its responsiveness to attention.
Darker lines
on cheeks
and forehead
Yellowish green eyes
with dark rims
Sandy-colored,
black-ticked coat
Necklace
markings
around
throat
Well-defined
stripes on legs
Kitten
Clearly defined
ticking on body
Fine-boned but
muscular legs
Place of origin Sri Lanka
Date of origin 1980s
Breed registries Other
Weight range 9–17lb (4–7.5kg)
Grooming
Colors and patterns
Manila (black-ticked on
sandy-gold ground color);
various other markings and
tickings, including blue, red,
cream, and tortoiseshell.
Broad chest
Distinctive
cobra mark on
forehead
Large ears set
high on head
Short, fine-haired coat
with minimal undercoat
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