Peterbald Standard
Category IVPEBPeterbald Standard
GeneralHistoryThe breed is created as a result of introduction of the semidominant Don Sphynx mutation to the genotype of oriental breed.
AppearanceThe ideal cat is hairless, svelte, elegant, with long tapering lines, supple and well muscled
Sizemedium
HeadShapeMedium size, in proportion to the body, well balanced;
wedge shaped with straight lines.
The wedge starts at the nose and gradually increases in width in straight lines on each side to the ears. There should be no whisker break in these two lines.
SkullViewed in profile slightly convex
Profile - nose Long and straight continuing the line from the forehead without any break
Muzzle & ChinNarrow.
Of medium size.
The tip of the chin forms a vertical line with the tip of the nose
EarsShapeLarge and pointed, wide at the base
Placementto continue the lines of the wedge
EyesShapeMedium in size, neither protruding nor recessed.
Almond in shape and set slightly slanted towards the nose to be in harmony with the lines of the wedge
ColourGreen, or blue for pointed.
Neck long and slender
BodyStructureLong and svelte, well muscled but still dainty and elegant.
The shoulders are not wider than the hips
Legs long and fine, in proportion to the body
PawsLong and oval
Tail very long; thin, also at the base; tapers to a fine point
CoatSkinThin, wrinkled.
Residual flock furnishing, no more than 2 mm length, on the whole of the body may occur, as well as short sparse coat on the muzzle, ears and legs. Single hairs may also occur on the tail.
Complete hairlessness is preferred.
ColourAll colour varieties and patterns are permitted, including those with white and points varieties.
Any amount of white is permitted
In completely hairless cats it is impossible to define a specific tabby pattern.
RemarksCoat The x variety "brush" has fine wavy, often wiry fur on the whole body, with bald areas on the head, upper part of neck or on the back.
These cats can be used for breeding, participate in shows, but cannot obtain certificates.
Outcross with other breeds:
BAL/OLH/OSH/SIA/SYL/SYS,
only for the breeding of Peterbalds
 RegistrationOnly naked cats will be registered as PEB – Peterbald. However, following the registration, kittens from such outcrosses are first registered as XSH and can then be presented in Control Class and possibly be re-registered as PEB.
All others will remain registered as XSH and can only be used for the breeding of PEB after permission from the national FIFe Member.
Breeding these XSH with BAL/OSH/OLH/SYL/SYS/SIA is strictly forbidden.
FaultsHead
  • too short, broad or round head
  • short muzzle
  • break in profile
  • pinch
  • chin too strong or too weak
  • ears too small or too close set
  • eyes too small, round or, insufficiently slanted
  • snub nose
 Body
  • short, massive body
  • short legs
  • too finely boned
 Skin
  • a too thick leatherly skin and too many wrinkles
  • too many long and curly hairs

Peterbald Standard scale of points
Scale of PointsPoints
Total100
Headgeneral shape, nose and profile,
muzzle and chin, jaws and teeth, forehead
placement and shape of the ears
size, shape and placement of the eyes		25
Eye colour 15
Body

shape, size, bone structure
height of legs and shape of paws

shape of the tail		25
Coat & Skin quality, texture and wrinkles30
Condition 5

Peterbald Standard colour varieties
Recognized Colour Varieties
RemarksThe Peterbald are judged in five colour groups, i.e. one certificate can be awarded in each colour group
ColourEMS Code
Group I
WhitePEB w
Black/Blue/Chocolate/Lilac/Cinnamon/Fawn solid PEB n/a/b/c/o/p
Black/Blue/Chocolate/Lilac/Cinnamon/Fawn agouti PEB n/a/b/c/o/p 21
Group II
Black/Blue/Chocolate/Lilac/Cinnamon/Fawn solid with whitePEB n/a/b/c/o/p 01/02/03/09
Black/Blue/Chocolate/Lilac/Cinnamon/Fawn agouti with whitePEB n/a/b/c/o/p 01/02/03/09 21
Group III
Red/Cream/Tortie solidPEB d/e/f/g/h/j/q/r
Red/Cream/Tortie agouti PEB d/e/f/g/h/j/q/r 21
Group IV
Red/Cream/Tortie solid with white PEB d/e/f/g/h/j/q/r 01/02/03/09
Red/Cream/Tortie agouti with white PEB d/e/f/g/h/j/q/r 01/02/03/09 21
Group V
Pointed PEB n/a/b/c/d/e/f/g/h/j/o/p/r/q 31/32/33
Tabby Pointed PEB n/a/b/c/d/e/f/g/h/j/o/p/r/q 21 31/32/33
Pointed with white PEB n/a/b/c/d/e/f/g/h/j/o/p/r/q 01/02/03/09 31/32/33
Tabby Pointed with white PEB n/a/b/c/d/e/f/g/h/j/o/p/r/q 01/02/03/09 21 31/32/33