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One of the biggest breeds. Evolved naturally within Cyprus, possible from Turkish-type cats. The heavy boning, thick coat and large size is an adaptation to cold wet winters and hot dry summers. Long triangular head with long straight nose and muzzle, strong chin and slightly rounded forehead. Olive shaped eyes, any colour from pale blue and light yellow to dark blue and green. Large ears, wide at the base. Big, elegant, lean muscular body, but not cobby. Smaller cats are not accepted for breeding. Longer hind legs. Long back and neck and slender shoulders and hips. Medium to long tail, tapering slightly. Very soft cotton-woolly coat in Winter, but shorter in summer. Little topcoat. The longhair variety has a plumed tail. All colours except brown dilution or colourpoints. In bicolours, random patterns are preferred.