PERMISSABLE OUTCROSSES: Sphynx, Munchkin, Domestic Longhair

HEAD:
Shape: Medium modified wedge, longer than wide, blunted by almost square muzzle. Gently curving lines form slight muzzle break.
Ears: Large, upright and moderately pointed, set well on top of head, bottom even with corner of eye with outer line not flaring out side of head but continuing the upward sweep of the facial line. Lynx tipping desired.
Eyes: Large almond-shaped. Separated enough to allow the flat plane of the nose to be completely visible. Outer corner of eye even with beginning of the rise of the ear. Round eyes considered unacceptable.
Profile: Gentle curving line forehead. Gentle concave curve ay bridge of nose flowing into a smooth nose line.
Muzzle: Medium in length. Square appearance, not Roman, tapering to an almost blunt end. Nose should be smooth with gentle stop.
Chin: Firm chin that lines up straight with tip of nose to complete the square muzzle.
Neck: Proportionate to the length of the body. Thick and strong preferred to thin. As with the rest of the cat, the neck should be straight and well muscled..

Body:
Torso: Medium, sturdy, rectangular with broad chest. Back should be as level as possible with a slight rise in the back legs allowed but not desired.
Legs: Short, well developed. Giving the appearance of strength and power.
Feet: Medium with well defined toes and prominent knuckles.
Tail: Long, slender and flexible tapering to a point. Ideal tail is graceful and slender accenting the athletic appearance. Tail tufts are desirable.
Boning: Medium
Musculature: Well muscled with a stocky appearance.

COAT/COLOR/PATTERN:
Length: Skin gives the appearance of being hairless but is actually covered by a very fine down which is virtually imperceptible to the eye but can be felt by touch. Whiskers and eyebrows may be short or totally absent.
Texture: Skin should be very soft and have the texture of a warm supple suede.

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:
Bambinos are the deliberate hybrid of long-boned shortened dwarf cats, including the Munchkin and the extremely short-coated or hairless cats including the Sphynx, the desired results being a hairless, short cat with an athletic appearance and a gentle but lively, outgoing and affectionate personality. It is an intelligent, friendly cat that is agile as it's size does not hamper it's movements. The Bambino responds well to being handled as they are very interactive, social cats.

ALLOWANCES: Less musculature in females. A feminine appearance in an altered male. Lockets or buttons.

PENALIZE: Frail, fine boned body.

WITHHOLD AWARDS (WW): Any sign of hair removal. Aggressive behavior.

Temperament must be unchallenging; any sign of definite challenge shall disqualify. The cat may exhibit fear, seek to flee, or generally complain aloud but may not threaten to harm. In accordance with Show Rules, ARTICLE SIXTEEN, the following shall be considered mandatory disqualifications: a cat that bites (216.9), a cat showing evidence of intent to deceive (216.10), adult whole male cats not having two descended testicles (216.11), cats with all or part of the tail missing , except as authorized by a board approved standard (216.12.1), cats with more than five toes on each front foot and four toes on each back foot, unless proved the result of an injury or as authorized by a Board approved standard (216.12.2), visible or invisible tail faults if Board approved standard requires disqualification (216.12.4), crossed eyes if Board approved standard requires disqualification (216.12.5), total blindness (216.12.6), markedly smaller size, not in keeping with the breed (216.12.9), depression of the sternum or unusually small diameter of the rib cage itself (216.12.11.1). See Show Rules, ARTICLE SIXTEEN for more comprehensive rules governing penalties and disqualifications.