standard

Head	*Shape*	Modified wedge, appearing small in relation to body.
	*Profile*	On top of the skull almost flat. NoseOf medium length, straight. A short, softly curved bridge to the front. Broad, with a relatively abrupt end of the tip.
	*Cheek bones*	High and well defined
	*Whisker pads*	Well defined, not pinched
	*Chin*	Strong and broad, in line with the tip of the nose
Ears	*Shape*	Medium large; broad at the base. Tips slightly rounded. Tufts desirable on the tips
	*Placement*	Medium high set, should have the distance of one era's breadth in between
Eyes	*Shape*	Large slightly almond in shape
	*Placement*	set wide apart, slightly slanted towards the nose
	*Colors*	brilliant and expressive. Amber to light green, outlined with the same color as in the solid areas of the pattern
Body	*Structure*	medium long, slender, well muscled and with a strong bone structure. Well developed prominent chest.
Legs	*Shape*	Long, slender, well muscled. Hind legs longer than front legs. Well angled on the hind legs. The position of the hind legs is very characteristic for this breed
	*Paws*	Oval
Tail		Medium long, wider at the base than at the end.
Coat	*Structure*	Very short, close lying and glossy, but not silky. With little or no undercoat
	*Color*	Any shade of black tabby
Pattern		As for all blotched tabbies. However it is desirable that the pattern shows agouti hairs in the solid areas, which makes the special appearance that identifies the sokoke breed
Colours	*Nose leather*	Brick red, outlined with the same color as the pattern
	*Paw pads*	Black or seal
Remarks	*Novices*	Only Sokoke cats imported from the Sokoke district in Kenya (Africa). Their origin must be officially proved by documents
Faults	*Head*	Type too oriental, Stop too distinct, Pinch
	*Neck*	Short and thick
	*Body*	Too cobby, Lack of elegance

Head (30)

Body (40)

Coat (30)

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Shape 5
Ears 4
Eyes 4
Chin 2
Muzzle 4
Nose 4
Profile 5
Neck 2
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Torso 6
Legs 9
Feet 3
Tail 6
Boning 9
Musculature 7
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Texture 10
Pattern 12
Color 8

The Sokoke is a recently discovered breed, found in and near the threatened Arabuko Sokoke Forest on the coast of Kenya. The first Sokoke Cats were discovered in the 1970’s, and exported to Europe where a breeding program was started. The Kenyan Sokokes are a naturally occurring breed, free roaming and self-sufficient, yet living in close proximity to human settlements.
The Sokoke is a sleek, slender, naturally athletic, muscular cat, with a medium frame dressed in a tight, short, ticked modified classic tabby coat. The local Girama natives describe them as "looking like tree bark". Even when relaxed, their slightly longer rear legs give the appearance of being "at the ready".
Their graceful athleticism, alert intelligence, and peaceful personality combine to make the Sokoke a true companion - animal who thrives on affection. They can exhibit a vocal possessiveness towards their feline families and human companions whom they deeply bond with.

Head	Shape: modified wedge, appearing small in relation to body, top of the skull almost flat, and length should be slightly longer than width at temples. Cheek bones high and well defined.
	Ears: Medium large; broad at the base, upright with tips slightly rounded. Tufts on the tips desirable, but not required. Set medium high, with a distance of one ear's breadth in between preferred.
	Eyes: Moderately large, set wide apart, slightly slanted towards the base of ears. Slightly almond in shape. Brilliant and expressive. Color: Amber to light green, outlined with black.
	Chin: Strong and broad, in line with the tip of the nose. Not fleshy.
	Muzzle: Whisker pads: Well defined. There may be more bulk, or definition to the rear of the whisker pad than to the forefront, giving the frontal view a smooth look, with gently rounded contours.
	Nose: Broad, with a relatively abrupt end of the tip.
	Profile: Nose of medium length, straight; with a short, softly convex curved bridge.
	Neck: Slender, medium to slightly long in length yet strong, muscular.
Body	Torso: Medium long, slender, lithe and graceful, with well developed chest, level back, and rounded rib cage. Males tend to be from 10 to 40% larger than females.
	Legs: Long, slender with medium or fine boning. Hind legs well angled and muscular and longer than the front legs. The position of the hind legs gives a "tip toe" gait that is very characteristic of this breed, when standing at ease the back remains level.
	Feet: Oval and medium small. Should be in balance with overall size.
	Tail: Medium to long, and has a firm, tight, muscular feel from base to tip; tapers, whip like, to a narrow pointed tip.
	Boning: A fine to medium boning giving a slender, yet sturdy look.
	Musculature: Well developed musculature especially pronounced in neck and shoulders. These cats look fine and delicate; but, when lifted should be surprisingly solid and give the feel of strength.
Coat	Texture: Very short, close lying with an almost hard - not silky feel and little or preferably no undercoat.
	Pattern: Modified classic tabby. The pattern should be muted by ticking. This ticking, along with the modifications of the pattern are hallmarks of the Sokoke breed. The Sokoke pattern differs from the standard classic pattern in the following manner: at least one chin strap (broken allowable); the shoulder butterfly may be broken, just a blotch or not obvious; the bullseye should be broken, and the forehead "M" may be broken, but must be vestigally present.
	Color: Any shade of brown tabby. It should be noted that the Sokoke is not a highly rufoused cat and the shades of brown can range from cool to warm. Black tail tip may also be ticked.
Penalize	Head: Type too oriental, or too round, stop too distinct. Neck: Short and thick. Body: Too cobby, lack of elegance. Pattern: Weak ticking.
Disqualify	Lockets Tail faults No ticking