If there is still some question, notice should be paid to such details as long ear and toe tufts.

Toe tufts are commonly found on cats with medium to long coats.

Although toe tufts do not cause additional hairballs in cats, it does make some aspects of hygiene a bit more difficult.

Therefore, a cat with extra long toe tufts should be checked regularly for tangles and taken in for grooming.

In addition to soft paw pads, toe tufts help a cat to silently stalk its prey by muffling excess noise.

For example, cat litter, dirt and other particulates may stick to toe tufts and cause the cat some discomfort.

However, outdoor cats tend to lose their toe tufts due to excessive abrasion on the rougher outdoor surfaces.

The hips are substantial, almost as wide as chest, and hind legs longer than fore legs with large round feet which may have toe tufts.

They can also have a mane similar to a Maine Coon's, as well as toe tufts and ear tufts.

Ticking, ear tips and tufts, facial markings, top and tip of tail, toe tufts and heels to be the same colour as in the appropriate non-silver variety.