Although the Angora is sometimes spoken of as distinctive from the Persian, yet it is so closely allied to the latter that any attempt to classify it as a distinctive variety is inadvisable. Therefore we have included it under the Persians.

The fur should be pure white, abundant, of great length, glossy, and of soft fleece-like texture.

There must be an abundant frill.

Ears small, tufted, and fine in texture.

Eyes must be a rich blue: judges pay particular attention to these. Normally, during youth, the iris is pale in colour, gradually increasing with the cat's growth as the pigmentation deepens - or ought to do. This is where many Angoras fail. Light washy blue eyes are faulty. Odd eyes are equally objectionable. The body conformation should correspond with that given under the "General Characteristics."