Bramble Breed Standard

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PERMISSIBLE OUTCROSSES: Bengal and Peterbald after January 2009. Until that time, other breeds may be used in the development of the Bramble for genetic diversity.

HEAD:
Ears: The ears sit just below the line of the eye, but above the wedge. The ears do flare out to the side of the head. They are large, but are in balance with the size of the cat.
Eyes: The eyes are large and are almost almond shaped, but a little more rounded. The eyes are set wide apart.
Chin: The nose is close to Roman, but not completely straight. It has a slight modified break at the eye level.
Muzzle: The muzzle is an almost round circle (almost wide as long) and in proportion with the rest of the head.
Whiskers: The whiskers are long, wiry, and sometimes broken.
Nose: The nose is close to Roman, but not completely straight. It has a slight modified break at the eye level.
Profile: The Bramble has a two Plane profile. The first plane begins at the top of the head and the second begins slightly forward of the ears.

 

BODY:
Torso: Not stocky, but this cat is heavier set than an Oriental. Body is long, large, and muscular.
Back: Level with very slight rise toward the tail, but this should not be apparent upon just glancing at the cat.
Feet: Large feet with defined toes and prominent knuckles.
Tail: Moderately long and in balance with the body. Tail is moderately thick at the base and tapers gradually to a pointed end. The tail is usually held upright when at attention.

 

COAT/COLOR/PATTERN:
Texture: The coat should resemble the feel of a Wire Haired Terrier dog. It is a wonderful rough feel with a rich texture.

Pattern:On patterned coats, the pattern should be clearly visible under the wiry coat. This pattern is usually only noticeable in the light. If the pattern is solid, then only the wire coat is noticeable. Also, on tabby patterned coats, there should be visible stripping on legs and tip of tail.

Color:
All colors are accepted.

 

PENALIZE: No whiskers, no eyebrows.

GENERAL DESCRIPTION: Named after the founder and the wiry underbrush of outside bushes, the Bramble is the deliberate hybrid of the domestic Bengal and a Brush coated Peterbald – however, other cats are being used in the purposeful development of the breed. The desired result is a wire coated, very athletic cat that is extremely people focused. The Bramble should be extremely agile and quick, representing the true form of an undomesticated cat hunter. The hair type is a ticked wire coat with spots or rosettes showing through when in the light. This cat should be extremely friendly to people, outgoing, and full of mischief. They are completely relaxed when being handled, but have the heart of a tiger when playing. Most Bramble’s love water and will play in water, if given the opportunity. This is truly a domestic cat with the instincts that we love to watch in the wild. Overall, this cat should be one of the most athletic cat in the domestic ranks. The eyes should flash of curiosity and remind one of a wild cat. A high jumper and quick turns mark the nature of the hunter. A Bramble will not, usually, give up its prey, even if just a toy in the house. All of this combined with a very sweet natured lap cat on his terms. Temperament is extremely important. Breeders are discouraged from using cats with an uneven or unpredictable nature. This is a tough cat that shows very little fear, however, may be guarded and watchful of new situations initially.