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Every Association has their own distinct standard. These are
developed by Sphynx breeder participants who are members in good
standing of their respective and chosen association. |
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As you can see, the differences in each standard can be slight to major, depending on your point of view, but these differing views of the 'Ideal' Sphynx, helps to ensure that the genetic homozygosisty within the breed on a world level remains somewhat diverse, therefore healthy and viable. |
"What
is a standard? It is not a cat. A Standard is an abstract aesthetic
ideal. The realization of a good standard would result in a work of art
or, at the very least, an object possessing artistic unity. Artistic
unity requires that individual parts be in harmony with one another;
that they possess balance and proportion; that together they enhance
each other and strengthen the whole...."
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