GCCF Standard of Points
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Scale of Points
Head & neck...........................................25 points
Ears.............................................................10
Eyes.............................................................5
Body & tail...............................................30
Coat; texture, density & length........15
Coat; colour & pattern........................15
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General Type Standard
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General
The Lykoi breed name derives from the Greek word for wolf, reflecting the cats' appearance which is thought to resemble a mythical werewolf. The Lykoi coat is unique in appearance; it can come in any colour or pattern (with the exception of white and bicolours) and both long haired and short haired coats, but all should exhibit roaning - an even admixture of white hairs throughout the coat. The Lykoi has a reduced coat volume compared to normal coated cats, depending on the cycle of the hair. The unique natural recessive genetic mutation responsible for the Lykoi appearance has been observed on several occasions in domestic cats and the breed was started from four such kittens (two sibling pairs) in 2011. The Lykoi is a very friendly cat that demands attention from people.
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HEAD & NECK
Shape: Modified wedge with rounded contours from nose to cheeks to ears. Slightly longer than wide. Allowance for stud jowls in adult males.
Mask: There is a partially hairless mask that connects the nose, muzzle, chin, eyes and ears giving the classic werewolf-like face.
Profile: A slight change of direction forming a concave curve from brow to bridge. No stop.
Muzzle: Muzzle is medium in length; fleshy with gently rounded hairless whisker pads and a definite whisker break.
Forehead: Slightly rounded forehead.
Nose: Nose is hairless and leathery to the touch, slightly rounded down at the end.
Chin: Muzzle ends with a well developed chin aligned vertically with the nose, having a rounded appearance; full but neither projecting or receding.
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EARS
Large, wide at the base and pointed at the tips. Set high on the head, vertical and erect. Hairless with some sparse hair on outer surface allowed.
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EYES
Shape: Medium, oval in shape to almost round. Inside corner points to the nose, outside corner points to the outside ear edge. The rims are hairless giving the appearance of white eye liner. The eyes may be smaller in proportion to head in cats under 8 months old.
Colour: Gold or amber colour preferred.
NECK
Medium length. Neither thin nor overly muscular. Neck can be thicker and more muscular in males than females.
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BODY
Semi-foreign type. Lithe, slender. Having solid weight without excessive bulk. Males may be substantially larger than females.
Legs: Legs and feet may exhibit a greater reduction in coat volume. Medium boning, medium length.
Paws: Feet are medium in size and oval shaped. Toes are long in appearance. Paw pads not consistent with colour.
Tail: Long and tapering, to balance with the body.
COAT
Length:
Lykoi Short hair: Medium short length. May appear longer in some areas than others.
Lykoi Long hair: Semi long hair coat with medium long length.
Texture: The coat volume is reduced with minimal undercoat and longer guard hairs covering the body. The greatest reduction in coat volume occurs on the underparts and legs, which may at times only be covered with a light down, especially in kittens. The coat may vary in length and fullness according to the season and maturity of the cat and the cycle of hair growth, but more coat is desirable over less coat. Flat to the body and surprisingly soft to the touch. Medium length straight whiskers, which mat exhibit roaning.
Colour: All colours and patterns are permitted for showing apart from white self and bicolours. All should exhibit roaning - an even admixture of white hairs throughout the coat. Between thirty and seventy percent of the coat may be made up of unpigmented white hairs, with the ideal being around fifty percent. These should be randomly spread throughout the coat. The contrast will be stronger with darker colours and more subtle with paler colours. The roaning should be evident both on close examination of the coat and from the overall appearance of the cats colour.
Note: Lockets are allowed. Pigmentation spots and tanned areas can occur when exposed to sunlight.
Withhold Certificates or First Prizes in Kitten Open Classes for:
1. Absence of face mask
2. Absence of roaning
3. Total hairlessness
4. Round head
5. Flat face
6. Cobby body
7. Any other defect as listed in the preference of this SOP booklet
Faults
1. Overly substantial undercoat
2. Uneven distribution of pigmented hairs
3. Undersized ears
4. Narrow muzzle
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