New variety standards for Downunder

DU�s as from the Annual NFRS cup show in Sept 02

Hooded Downunder
The hood; The hood should be unbroken and clean cut covering the head, throat, chest and shoulders except in the case of light coloured rats where a pale throat is normal. the hood shall be continuous with the saddle, extending down the spine to the tail with as much of the tail coloured as possible.
The saddle; The saddle width shall be 2-3.5 cm in the adult(proportionally smaller in the kitten), as even as possible and unbroken.

Under; The belly stripe should be 2-3.5 cm wide and unbroken (proportionally smaller in the kitten). Side areas should be devoid of spotting.
Colour; Colour to conform to a recognised colour variety. The white areas shall be devoid of a yellowish tinge or staining.

Points:
Saddle.................................................10
Hood....................................................10
Under...................................................15
Colour..................................................10
Tail........................................................5

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Spotted Downunder

The head; The colour not to extend past the ears and to follow the line of the lower jawbone. It should not extend under the chin. A white blaze or spot is highly desirable.
The body; The body should be broken marked, giving the effect of spotting over the back and belly. Side spots are desirable.
Colour: Colour to conform to a recognised colur variety. the white areas shall be devoid of a yellowish tinge or staining.
Points:

Cap........................................................15
Body markings; Top.................................15
Belly.......................................................10
Colour.....................................................10

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