Rasstandard (FIFe 2002-01-01)

General	The European can be compared to the kind of domestic cat, which has developed naturally, i.e. without having been subjected to special rules for breeding. Appearence The ideal European is presumed to be totally free of any admixture of other breeds. Breeding should be based on the fact that it is a robust and supple cat, which is not different, from the point of view of anatomy, from the European domestic cat. Size Medium to large.
Head	Shape Fairly large. The face gives the impression of being rounded but is a little longer than its breadth. Forehead Forehead and skull slightly rounded. Cheeks Well developed. Nose Straight, of medium length and uniformly broad throughout its length. The transition between the nose and the forehead is marked by a shallow indentation between the eyes. Chin Firm
Ears	Shape Medium in size, slightly rounded at the tips and may be tufted. The height of the ears corresponds to the width of the base. Placement Set well apart and fairly upright.
Eyes	Shape Rounded and open; widely separated and set slightly oblique. Colour Clear and pure colour. Green, amber, blue Odd eyed: one eye blue, the other one amber
Neck	Medium long and muscular.
Body	Structure Robust, strong and muscular, not cobby. Chest round and well developed.
Legs	Strong and sturdy, medium in length and narrowing steadily into firm, round paws. Paws Firm and round.
Tail	Medium long, rather thick at the base, tapers gradually to a rounded tip.
Coat	Structure Short and dense; springy and glossy. Colour For colour varieties refer to the following tables.
Condition	Perfect physical condition, well balanced physically and temperamentally.
Remarks	Colour varieties as a result from cross breeding with other breeds are not permitted.
Faults	Head Hanging jowl-pouches.
Faults precluding the certificate	Head Definite stop of the nose. Body - Too cobby - Too slender Coat - Long or woolly coat - Any appearance of cross breeding (hybrid)