Himalayan (cat) - Colourpoint Classification Definitions

Colourpoint Classification Definitions

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Blue Point:

• A cat whose blue coat color is confined to the points: the feet, ears, tail, and face mask.

Lilac Point:

• A diluted, brighter version of blue point. Body color is whiter and brighter than on a blue point cat.

Seal Point:

• Sealbrown color on the points.

Chocolate Point:

• Chocolate color on the points (face mask, ears, tail, and legs), as opposed to the darker seal brown. Body color is whiter and brighter than on a seal point cat. One distinction between the chocolate point and seal point is the color of their paw pads. The chocolate point will have pink paw pads, whereas the seal point will have dark brown paw pads.

Red/Flame Point:

• If both parent cats are definitely dilutes (blue, cream or bluecream), the offspring cannot be a flame point.

Cream Point:

• Flame and cream colors can be very close. There are hot creams and light reds. Body color is whiter and brighter than on a seal point cat.

All colorpoints can also be patterned. Tortie and lynx are two pattern variations.