Wedge - This describes the head shape of some breeds of cat.
Whip - This describes the long, thin tapering tail in some cats (eg., Siamese).
Whiskers - See Vibrissae ...
Wedge: Head type that has triangular shaped dimensions.
White: Cat color that lacks pigmentation.
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Wedge-shaped, of medium proportions, wide at the top; the contours are soft and graceful. In profile the head shows a soft curve, with neither a stop nor a straight nose. Nose medium long. Chin firm and well developed; muzzle not sharply pointed.
Wedge shaped with short muzzle and long flat skull. Forehead and nose straight, forming a convex angle level with the eyebrows. Prominent whisker pads and strong chin.
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The wedge Siamese is far more elongated and more extreme in body type than the Traditional. The name "wedge" derives from the wedge-shaped head, like a triangle, very sharp and pointed.
Long, wedge-shaped head and elongated body lines
A muscular, tubular body is supported by long legs
A long neck and tail
Short, close-lying coat
Deep blue almond eyes set at a slant ...
Fine, wedge-shaped muzzle.
Graceful, long, and svelte body with a long & slender neck. A distinctive combination of fine bones & firm muscles. Shoulders and hips continue same sleek lines of tubular body. Hips never wider than shoulders.
Modified wedge; head broad but slightly longer than broad; face full-cheeked with pronounced cheekbones and a whisker break; in profile, nose has strongly marked stop; muzzle short and well developed; prominent whisker break; ...
Surgical wedge biopsy. The cat is placed under general anesthesia, and the abdomen is opened surgically. This permits direct visualization of the liver so the exact site for biopsy can be chosen.
No stop; wedge shape with straight profile and flat head. Visible misplacement or abnormality of any joint in tail.
The Friendly Association ...
Head-Broad wedge without flat planes; size proportionate to body; concave curve from nose to brow, or rise to prominent brow; broad unpinched muzzle; prominent whisker pads; gently sloped wide nose; full strong jaws.[10] ...
The Extreme Wedge Siamese has a head shaped like a piece of pie, very sharp and pointed. This is accented by huge ears. The eyes are so set on a slant that they are mere slits on the side of the head.
JAWS - fine, wedge-shaped and medium in size.
CHIN - firm, completing the line of the wedge. In profile, it is of good depth and in a vertical line with the tip of the nose.
The head is a wedge with 7 angular planes that create a pleasing look. The characteristic smile is emphasized by the crossing of the muzzle and cheekbone planes. The wide, high cheekbones frame the large, almost round emerald eye.
Head: modified wedge, slightly rounded, gentle contours
Ears: medium to large in size, slightly flared and cupped
Eyes: medium large, almond shape
Body: medium in size
Legs: medium long, forelegs may be slightly shorter than hind legs ...
It has a long wedge-shaped head. It seems to be aloof but extremely active, affectionate and demanding. The single coat is long, flowing, silky and close-lying with a plumed tail. Colors include: colorpoints in chocolate, blue and lilac.
The Balinese has a wedge head, in the shape of an equilateral triangle, with large flared ears positioned so as to continue the triangle. The eyes are rich brilliant sapphire blue and are oriental or almond in shape.
Wedge: The head and ears will present a long, tapering wedge, when viewed from the front, in good proportion to the body.
Head: Length greater than width, moderately wedge-shaped. Egg-shaped skull. Roman nose. Straight line from middle of the forehead to tip of the nose. Straight nose. Definite whisker break. Strong chin. Curly whiskers and eyebrows.
HEAD AND MUZZLE: the head is a modified slightly rounded wedge somewhat longer than it is wide, with high gently planed cheekbones. The muzzle is blunt, as long as it is wide.
The Balinese is an oriental breed with a fine, silky coat and dark markings (called 'points') on its wedge-shaped face, slender legs and long tail.
The head is wedged shaped and is short from the tip of the nose to the eyes. The distance from the eyes to the ears is at least as long as from the tip of nose to the eyes. The head between the ears is flat.
The head is medium length, with a slightly rounded wedge shape and no flat edges. The muzzle is medium rounded, neither short nor pointed forming a blunt wedge. The cheeks are not full and the chin is firm, not receding or protruding.
The face and head of the LaPerm is somewhat triangular in shape with fairly wide set ears that continue the shape of the wedge, relatively full whisker pads and large expressive eyes.
The head is a broad modified wedge with a rounded appearance. The eyes are very large and walnut-shaped which, coupled with a puffy whisker pad, gives the cat its distinctive sweet look. The body is long, rectangular and solid.
The American Bobtail cat possesses a strong, broad modified wedge-shaped head, with a distinctive brow above large almost almond shaped eyes giving it a natural hunting gaze.
The American Bobtail head is a broad wedge with oval eyes beneath a distinctive eyebrow. The body is fairly large and relatively stocky.
The Siamese is a small to medium sized slender and elegant cat with a long body, neck and tail with a long wedge shaped head. The main point colours include blue, chocolate, lilac and seal.
Large, broad modified wedge with gentle rounded contours. Nose is broad between eyes with narrowing toward tip. Slight concave curvature to nose profile. Top of head is flat; forehead is domed. Medium in width with high cheek bones.
Its head is described as a slightly rounded wedge with no flat planes, medium in length. The Mau cat has a rather delicate face and this is noted when the CFA say she is not "full-cheeked".
The Balinese's oriental body type, with a long, tubular body and a wedge-shaped head, is softened by the semi-long coat that graces its body. The Balinese head type is the same as the Siamese and includes a flat profile and flared ears.
The Cornish Rex is a medium sized cat with long legs, the head wedge shaped with large ears set high and oval eyes. The coat is soft and plush, with a distinctive wave. On the other hand, the Devon Rex is quite unlike any other breed.
The head is a modified wedge, slightly curved from the jaw to the cheek and is proportionate in size to the body. The muzzle is broad and well defined with a suggestion of squareness and in profile shows good length.
The Sphynx breed is known for a sturdy, heavy body, a wedge-shaped head, and an alert, friendly temperament. A cat being hairless is not necessarily a Sphynx! ...
Their head forms a long, tapering wedge with a long, straight profile. Ears are large and continue the wedge. Eyes are blue and almond shaped.
It is a medium-sized cat, with a gently rounded head, wider at eyebrow level and tapering to a short, blunt wedge. The ears are medium to large with slightly rounded tips.
From the front, the outline of the face presents a smooth wedge with large ears that complete the wedge. The outstanding feature of the head is the pair of deep blue almond eyes (an eye's width apart which are set at a slant.
It has a rounded wedge-shaped head and large, walnut-shaped eyes. This cat's most compelling feature is, of course, the backward-curling ears.
Ears are large and continue the wedge. Eyes are blue and almond shaped. In fact, the Balinese is exactly like a Siamese except for the coat, which is medium in length, fine and silky without a downy undercoat.
The head is like a tapering wedge starting at the nose out to the top of the ears forming a triangle. The ears are large. pointed and wide at the base. The nose is like the Siamese. straight and long.
The head shape is a modified wedge, with prominent cheekbones and whisker pads giving a squared appearance to the muzzle. The body is warm and soft to the touch, with a chamois-like texture to the skin.
The head of the Russian Blue is a medium sized wedge with a bluntish muzzle, a broad face and a flat topped scull. The ears are set wide apart towards the side of the head. They are wide at the base, large and taper to a rounded point.
The Turkish Van is a long, sturdy animal with tufted paws and a short, wedged-shaped head with a long straight nose and, being a swimmer, it has a water-proof coat that does need some grooming.
These cats have a slim yet muscular body. It has a wedge shaped head and big ears. The cats are mostly medium in size, but a few have a small appearance.
Their faces are wedge-shaped with large almond-shaped eyes. Perhaps, the single most arresting feature of the Turkish Angora is their large, extremely high-set erect ears which give them a perpetually alert expression.
The body should be of medium size and length and they are muscular and lithe with a slightly rounded wedge shaped head. Abyssinians come in a variety of colours some of which include : ...
The head is wedge shaped, the eyes slanted and vivid blue, the ears are remarkably large, open and pointed, and the profile is linear. Colors are standard with the Siamese as well: seal point, blue point, lilac point, and chocolate point.
Today's Siamese display a very long, slender body type, and a long, wedge-shaped head with huge ears. Some breeders work with a more moderate, rounded type of Siamese, known as the Traditional (Applehead) Siamese.
His hair was short and curly and, instead of possessing the cobby body like that of his litter mates and mother, Kallibunker?s body was long and lithe. He possessed large ears, a slender tail, and a foreign wedge-shaped head.
 See also: Taper, Modified Wedge, Champion, CFA, Behavior
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