Tortie Cameo Longhair: Black, red, and cream tips combine in the Tortie Cameo to produce a stunning, luxurious coat.Like that of the Chinchilla, the Cameo's attractiveness stems from the contrast between its white undercoat and its tipped guard hairs, which can be red, cream, tabby, or tortie.
History
A breeding program for Comeos was established in the US during the 1950s. Originally produced from smoke and Tortoiseshell pairings, Cameos can now count other colours in their lineage.
Temperament
Languorous and amenable.
Varieties
The extent to which the tipping is distributed along the length of the Cameo's hair shaft varies to produce different and dramatic coats. Shell varieties have short coloured tips that give a subtle misty effect, Shaded Cameos have longer coloured tips that glint against the white, and Smoke varieties have such long tips that the white undercoat cannot be seen until the cat moves.
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HeadRound and broad, with a snub nose that should have a pink nose pad. Firm chin.
Eyes
Large and round. Colour should be deep orange or brilliant copper.
Ears
Small and round-tipped. Ear tufts.
Facial Characteristics
Tortie Cameo Longhair
Cream Shaded Cameo LonghairThe nearly matching coat and eye colour of the Cream Shaded create an irresistible combination. As in all varieties, the deepest colour should be confined to the mask, along the back, and on the legs and feet.
Body
A typical cobby type. Full neck ruff
Coat
The fur is silky, thick, and dense. The colour must be white with cream tips.
Tail
Short and bushy, carried uncurved, usually lower than the line of the back.
Legs
Short and firm.
Feet
Paws are large and round with pads that should be pink.
