Aphrodite's Giant Longhair - APL
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 | 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. | 5 |
Profile | Long straight nose, with a very slight dip under the height of the eyes. | 5 |
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. | 5 |
Legs and paws | The legs are long and strong in boning. Hind legs slightly longer than forelegs. Round paws. | 5 |
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 | Medium long. | 5 |
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 |
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Total |
| 100 |
Special breed faults | Too prominent muzzle. |
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Without certificates | Strong similarity with MCO or NFO. |
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Disqualify |
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Remarks | The novice class is not permitted outside of Cyprus island. |
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Outcross with other breeds | None |
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