Aphrodite's Giant Shorthair - APS

This is a preliminary standard. 
Final version is to be approved by the Standard Commission, and will soon be published.

General  

The Aphrodite’s Giant is a natural breed from the mountain regions of the Cyprus island.  

Points 

Head:  

 

20 

Shape  

Top of head 

Wedge shaped, viewed from the front it forms a long triangle with straight cheek line. The forehead is slightly convex. 

10 

Muzzle and chin 

Long straight muzzle continuing the shape of head. Strong chin. 

Profile  

Long straight nose, with a very slight dip under the height of the eyes. 

Eyes 

Olive shaped, including a slightly rounder to a slightly more oval shape. Eyes are placed at an angle. All colours allowed, intensity and shade not to influence judgement. Colour should be uniform.  

5 

Ears 

Medium to large in size, placed in form of an open V. Wide at the base. 

5 

Body: 

 

35 

Size and boning 

Big and strong, but looking elegant, not cobby. 

15 

Torso 

Long rectangular format. Muscular shoulders and hips. Boning develops quickly.  

10 

Neck 

The neck is firm. 

Legs and paws 

The legs are long and strong in boning.  Hind legs slightly longer than forelegs. Round paws. 

Tail 

Tail medium to long and in balance with the body measures. It is broad at base, tapering to the tip, more obviously in SH.  

5 

Coat: 

 

25 

Length 

Short. 

Texture  

Silky and soft in texture with not much top coat covering. Noticeable undercoat in winter time and almost no undercoat in summertime. 

10 

Colour 

All colours and patterns, except pointed, mink and sepia colours, are recognized. Any amount of white is allowed. The less symmetry in the distribution of white the better. 

10 

Condition  

See General part 

5 

 

 

 

Total  

 

100 

Special breed faults 

Too prominent muzzle.
Fine boning.
Weak musculature.
Not enough body size in adults. 

 

Without certificates 

Strong similarity with MCO or NFO. 

 

Disqualify 

 

 

Remarks 

The novice class is not permitted outside of Cyprus island.
Due to development of breed, kittens could be less muscular but heavily boned from the beginning 

 

Outcross with other breeds 

None