• A Bill for the suppression of the practice was introduced into the British House of Commons in 1802, but was defeated by 13 votes, and it was not till the year 1835 that it was finally put down by Act of Parliament, called the Cruelty to Animals Act 1835
  • The Bulldog shoulders should be muscular, very heavy, widespread and slant outward, giving stability and great power. The elbows should be low and stand well out and loose from the body. The forelegs should be short, very stout, straight and muscular
  • Bulldogs and Terriers were developed in the British Isles. Both breeds became increasingly popular around the start of the 16th century when hunting was a major form of entertainment.
  • The Bullmastiff typically has a powerful build, symmetrical, showing great strength, sound and active. A well socialised animal will be high spirited, alert and faithful.

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Cymric Cat

The overall impression of the Cymric Cat is that of roundness: round head with firm round muzzle, and prominent cheeks, broad chest, substantial short legs, short back which arches from the shoulders to a round rump, greater depth of flank, and rounded muscular thighs. The heavy glossy double coat is of medium length and accentuates the round appearance, feeling firm and muscular, neither too fat nor too lean. The Cymric cat should be alert and clear of eye with a glistening, clean, well-groomed coat. The Cymric is the longhaired variety of the Manx cat.

Head
Shape: The head should be slightly longer than it is broad, with prominent cheeks, [also stud jowls in the male] which make it appear rather round. There should be a break at the whiskers with large, round whisker pads. Well developed muzzle, moderate in length and width, with a strong chin and short, thick neck. Profile: There is a gentle nose dip. Ears: Medium in size, rather wide at the base and tapering gradually to a rounded tip, with heavy furnishings inside. The Cymric may have ear tufts at the tip which make the ears appear pointed; this is permissible. Ears are rather widely spaced and are set slightly outward so that, when viewed from behind, they resemble the rocker of a cradle. Eyes: Eyes should be round and full, set at a slight angle [outer corner a little above inner corner]. The ideal eye color conforms with the requirements for color of coat, but should only be considered if all other points are equal.

Body
Shape: Medium to large in size, compact, with a short back that arches up from the shoulders to haunches. Sturdy bone structure. Stout in appearance, with broad chest; surprisingly heavy when lifted. Legs: The hindlegs should be longer than the forelegs, making the rump higher than the shoulders. The hindlegs should have substantial bone and should be straight, when viewed from behind. The cat should have muscular thighs. The soundness of the legs should be judged by watching the cat’s movement when stepping back into the cage. Feet: Round and firm, with 5 toes in front and 4 in back.

Depth of Flank
The flank should have greater depth than in any other breed, adding much to the short, cobby appearance. Depth of flank should be measured vertically in the fleshy area between the rib cage and the thigh. The depth of flank, height in the hindquarters, shortness of forelegs, shortness of back, and roundness of rump produce the characteristic gait of the Cymric.

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Taillessness and Roundness of Rump
Absolute in the perfect specimen. The Cymric should appear tailless. There is no penalty for a rise of bone or cartilage which does not stop the judge’s hand when the palm is stroked down the back and over the rump. No probing of the dimple or rise by the judge is allowed. The rump of the Cymric may be felt with the palm of the hand only. The ideal rump will be as round as an orange.

Coat
The double coat should be medium length [1/2 – 2 ½ inches] over the main body. The frontal ruff begins behind the ears and moves downward along the jawline and backward into the body. Ruff length should be in keeping with overall coat length, but may be slightly longer and heavier in the adult male. Coat length below the elbow on the front legs and the hocks on the back should be shorter than on the body but full in appearance and of the same texture.

Britches are full and thick to the hocks giving the appearance from the rear [in the mature cat] of pantaloons. Toes and ear tufts are desirable. Coat length on the face, ahead of the ears and jawline, should be in keeping with the shorter coat of the lower leg areas. The double coat of the Cymric is dense and full. Texture is silky and dense lending a non-matting quality to the coat. The coat should fall smoothly around the body yet being a “double coat” it will be thick and plush and appear padded. Season and age variations in the coat should be recognized.


Color/Markings
Color allowances may be made for some patterns given the longer coat length. Buttons and lockets are not considered faults; do not penalize. Faded color is undesirable.

Condition/Balance
The overall appearance should be that of a medium to large sized, compact, muscular cat. The head, neck, body and legs should blend smoothly to form a well balanced Cymric. Roundness should result from muscle, not fat. Gentle and amenable to handling.

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