Coat Types

At this time, the following shall be standardized for show:

Standard
Fur to be dense, even, and lustrous - should lay flat and smooth. Long guard hairs or slightly coarser fur are permissible in Males. Whiskers are long and straight. Color and markings should conform to recognized standard.

Rex
Fur to be thick and densely curled. Guard hairs should be coarse and easily felt. Whiskers to be curled.
Faults: Frizzed, loose coat, bald patches.

Satin
Fine to the touch, with longer and softer guard hairs that give an overall glossy look or sheen. Satin lends some colors a sparkling appearance, and a yellowish cast on white and Siamese. Whiskers to be wavy and point in varying directions.

Doublerex
Several variations may appear on the table. Bald patches among short, wirey coat that resembles that of a poodle or partially sheared lamb. A rat nearly bald with small areas of 'peach fuzz' on the muzzle, legs, and base of tail. A very short, wirey coat that looks similar to a 'buzz cut'. Whiskers and eyelashes should be curled.
Faults: Fully furred with hair that is too long or soft and resembling a standard coat, or one that is fully furred with medium-length, wirey coat resembling a regular rex.

Hairless
To be as hairless as possible. Any recognized color and markings allowed. Eye color to match the appropriate color. Skin should be clean, healthy, and free of any imperfections. Whiskers to be curly or absent. Preference given to the least amount of hair. Ears in either variety, should appear larger.