Physical Traits

CLASSIC SHEDUS & CROSSES :
( b1x )     Classic Slim
( b2x )     Classic Heavy
( b14 )     Asian x Any classic
( b15 )     25% Komainu build
( b16 )     50% Komainu build
( b17 )     75% Komainu build
( b22 )     Bayun x Any classic

ASIAN SHEDUS & CROSSES :
( b3 )     Asian Fenghuang
( b4 )     Asian Tiangou
( b5 )     Asian Alenko
( b6 )     Asian Shugo
( b14 )     Asian x Any classic
( b18 )     Bayun X Fenghuang

OTHER SHEDU SUB-SPECIES :
( b12 )     Arabian * Technically a Cross of other Sub-species
( b13 )     Munchkin * Technically from Komainu / Baketora Sub-species

KOMAINU SHEDUS & CROSSES :
( b7 )     Pure Komainu
( b15 )     25% Komainu build
( b16 )     50% Komainu build
( b17 )     75% Komainu build
( b19 )     Baketora X Komainu cross

BAKETORA SHEDUS & CROSSES :
( b8 )     Pure Baketora
( b19 )     Baketora X Komainu cross

BAYUN SHEDUS & CROSSES :
( b9 )     Pure Bayun
( b18 )     Bayun X Fenghuang
( b21 )     Djibb X Bayun cross
( b22 )     Bayun x Any classic

DJIBB SHEDUS & CROSSES :
( b10 )     Djibb
( b11 )     Jotun
( b21 )     Djibb X Bayun cross

CLASSIC EARS : ( e1 )
Classic Shedu ears range in shape from rounded like that of big-cats to pointed like that of modern oriental cats. The size of Classic ears though stand tall and and of average to small in size. In part, ear shape is determined by breeding. Komainu and Classic Shedus tend to have more rounded ears, while Asian and Arabian Shedus tend to have very pointed ears.

BIG EARS : ( e2 )
Like the name suggests the Big Ear trait on Shedus expands the height and the base width of all Shedus' ears. Though the overall shape of rounded like a big-cat or otherwise, is still in part determined upon its breeding.

FOLDED EARS : ( e3 )
A very un-desired trait among many breeders, though some still love the 'silly' looking Folded Ears trait. The reason many breeders consider this to be an undesired trait is that the folding of ears is often noted as a sign of issues with cartilage tissues, therefore breeders expect that these cats will have issues with their joints as well. However, at this time, no significant research has been done about this. Folded ears can range from just having the tips of the ears folded, all the way to having very close lying folded ears. In part, this is determined upon its breeding and genetic makeup.

CURVED EARS : ( e4 )
Rather un-desired among the high-class breeders of many Shedus, the Curved Ear Trait takes the Classic ears of a Shedu and turns the trips of the ears in and down toward each other and the Shedus' skull. Though most Shedus' only have a slight curve to their ears, it's been found that line breeding this trait can cause deformities of the skull when attempting to breed for 'more curl' to a Shedus' Curved ears.

CUT EARS : ( e5 )
Founded from the un-popular street-breed Shedus of the world, Cut Ears Trait has been adored among those who enjoy the bloody side of life. With the help of Scientists, likely not of their own will, these nearly earless Shedus sport a Doberman dog like feel and tend to be hoarded by gangs who use them in illegal racing and fighting alike.

BIG FOLDED EARS : ( e6 )
While originally thought by many to be the result of Big Ears Bred to Folded, the theory has been begrudgingly de-bunked by Elsevier scientists since the early 2020's. The Big Folded Ears Trait was officially found to be its own gene, though how it works with others is yet unknown as many from the tested pool are yet young.

BIG CURVED EARS : ( e7 )
While originally thought by many to be the result of Big Ears Bred to Curved, the theory has been begrudgingly de-bunked by Elsevier scientists since the early 2020's. The Big Curved Ears Trait was officially found to be its own gene, though how it works with others is yet unknown as many from the tested pool are yet young.

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ADDITIONAL EAR TRAITS :

EAR TUFTS : ( +e )
A very new trait to the known genetic world as of 2022, the Ear Tufts Trait in reality has been around for as long as the Asian Shedu breed itself. Borrowing its genetic makeup from its wild cat ancestors, the tested pool of Ear Tuft carriers sports very long fur at the ends of their Ears and often times, extended hair growth of their chins* and fur between their toes**.

* Chin fur growth often presents on older Shedus and/or males.
** Toe fur growth is fully random, but tends to be more apparent in those born from colder climates.

! TECHNICAL NOTE : At this time, this gene is only 'choose-able' at the birth of a Shedu of whose litter is marked eligible for the trait.

CLASSIC MANE : ( m1 )
Classic Shedu Manes are stiff horse mane-like Mow-hawks that range from just above a Shedus' brow down to its shoulders along its neck. These manes can be braided, styled, cropped short or even shaved off, often referred to as 'cobbing' in the horse world. Although a Shedus' mane can grow back, it naturally will not grow past about 10-20 cm in length.

SILKY MANE : ( m2 )
Silky Shedu Manes are long horse-like manes that fall down to a Shedus barrel in average length. Like Classic manes these too can be styled in any ways the owner chooses, though be wary, many Shedus who sport this mane, often seem to like their manes and may get a bit 'snippy' about loosing them. Shedus with this mane type also often sport long silky haired tails, though this seems to be in-part at least voided out in some sub-species / with some body traits.

FULL MANE : ( m3 )
Full Maned Shedus manes follow the general rule of Classic manes, but they also sport a rimming of, rather plush, fur that follows down their shoulder line and meets around to center point of the Shedus' sternum. Sometimes this mane can further tail and reach all the way to the end of the Shedus' sternum ending just prior to where their stomach naturally tucks up at the end of their rib cage.

MANELESS : ( m4 )
As its name suggests, Shedus with the Maneless trait do not have the natural phenomenon that is the Shedu Cat's classic mane. Instead, like all cats, they have nothing disrupting their coats. Its noted by geneticists that the Maneless gene, or rather the lack of the Classic Mane gene, found to be prevalent in Maneless cats, seems to be rather susceptible to being 'over written' when bred to other maned Shedus. 

RAPUNZEL MANE : ( m5 )
Originally Genetically mutated from the Silky gene, Rapunzel Mane Trait has become a staple of many catteries by 2022. With an overabundance of a growth hormone that directly effects the mane of a Shedu alone. These 'mutants' follow their name sake for their manes, and if effected, tails, will continue to grow throughout its life.

KOMAINU MANE : ( m6 )
Originating from their namesake, the Komainu Mane resembles that of a Lion. Not only covering the neck of the Shedu, but often times also causing additional hair growth on the elbows and forelocks of the Shedu. Being as such it's not surprising that this mane does not effect pure Blooded Komainu females. Though, it has been found through breeding that this mane can be successfully bred to other sub-species with ease.

SINGTOO MANE : ( m7 )
Originating from the Asian Fenghuang Shedu cats, the Singtoo mane type was originally a classification of Sub-species, often confused by new-age breeders when rummaging through old documents about Shedus. In recent years, sometime in the late 1990's ( exact records were lost due to a fire at the facility they were held ), the gene was found to be linked and thusly mutated from classic Shedu manes, though, how exactly is yet unclear. The Singtoo mane itself spots much like that of a Komainu, except trailing down the spine of the Shedu further beyond the shoulders down the the tail itself, where the 'mane' and tail become one flowing unit. In 2020 the first recognized Pure Komainu Male sporting this mane, Gronzy quickly has become a fan favorite, and a new drive of breeders by 2022 have been craning for a chance at his cubs and the Singtoo mane on Shedus other then Asians.

SOFT MANE : ( m8 )
Found by a curious geneticists, the Soft Mane Trait was originally not thought to be anything other then weak genetics. Though through testing and research the geneticist was able to confirm the presence of a mutated gene in the Shedus sporting this oddly 'floppy' mane style. Though much like the mane it mutated from, Classic, the Soft mane does not grow very long, but is much easier to manipulate and style, though many breeders, knowing it is a mutation, still stick their nose up to this mane trait.

SILKY KOMAINU MANE : ( m9 )
Still rather new, though originally spotted on Komainus as early as 2010, the Silky Komainu Mane has only become officially recognized as of 2019. As its name suggests this trait, like the mane it mutated from, Komainu mane, the Silky Komainu mane reflects the same as very long lions' mane. This mane, as you may guess, requires a lot of grooming attention, for this only die-hard breeders tend to own these flashy manes. Too, like Komainu manes, the Silky Komainu mane does not effect pure blooded Komainu females.

BAKETORA MANE : ( m10 )
Originating from, you guessed it, Baketoras, the Baketora Mane itself actually finds its true origin from one specific Baketora, Kenpachi. Only those who can trace their lineage back to him as of 2022 have been found to have this mane trait.

LONG MANE : ( m11 )
Originating from Tiangou Shedus, this trait, along with the presence of Bobtail and Big Ears, was thought to, in early years, be a sub-species of its own. Though, after many years of breeding proving the genes to be passable to other sub-species with ease. The Long Mane Traits itself is as it suggests, though, unlike what would be thought, the hair is rather stiff, standing like a mowhawk though grows from 20 - 40 cm in length. Due to its stiffness these manes are rather difficult to style, making them rather un-popular as they have migrated onto Classic Shedus.

CHINESE MANE : ( m12 )
Originating from the Djibb Shedu Cats, the Chinese mane Trait was found to be a rather specific mutation of its own, though currently its unsure if it is a mutation of the Maneless gene, or from the Classic mane gene, as research funding for Djibb genes has been... lacking... This mane shows itself with quite a forelock instead of the mane and whoshy-whasy tail hair (think of a Zebra's Tail). In recent online twitter and Instagram posts, owners have been seen 'styling' these 'manes' like unicorn horns with "#uni-jibb ".

SILKY SINGTOO MANE : ( m13 )
As its name suggestions, this mutation trait of the Singtoo mane gives a long, silky flow the the already very plush Singtoo. A fun specific trait noted specifically of Silky SIngtoo Maned Shedus, is that if gives them a 'forelock' that often grows stiff, holding itself up for about 15 or so cm up off the Shedu's head before the weight of it's length forces it to bend over in a ever 'emo' looking style.

RAPUNZEL KOMAINU MANE : ( m14 )
As the theme has gone, the Rapunzel Komainu Mane is a hyper mutated gene only recently spotted in the breeding world. The Males spotting this overly heavy mane have thought to be carrying up to their body weight in hair from their mane alone. Though, the truth of this has yet to be determined, as breeders of these Koms have explicitly refused to shave their Shedus for this research...

CLASSIC COAT : ( c1 )
The actual Coat of a Classic coat Trait Shedu actually varies very slightly among the sub-species and individuals, the common trait of all Classic Coat Shedus, is their hair is quiet short and close lying to the body.
While Arabians have a very short, almost velvet to the touch coat, Djibbs have a rather... coarse grain to their coats.
Further, Komainus may look soft, but they too have a bit of a coarse texture similar to a lion's coat, while Baketoras coats are softer and more similar to that of Arabian Shedus.
It is also to note that those Shedus born to, or acclimated to colder climates tend to have denser, longer coats in the winter months.

SPHYNX COAT : ( c2 )
Liked real life Sphynx cats, Shedu Cats with the Sphynx Coat trait are NOT fully hairless, rather, they have very VERY short, SUPER soft velvet to the touch fur that can grow to average length on their noses, ears, tails, toes, and sometimes, when sporting heavy white markings, longer fur on their darker markings. Cats with this coat often have 'deformed' whiskers that curl or do not grow very long at all.
Cats with this coat type are known to be prone to sun-burns and are very susceptible to extreme cold conditions, though tend to thrive in excessive heat, even seeking out heat sources during the hottest of days. It has also been noted in recent studies that those with this Coat trait have been found to have skin and heart conditions when line bred in excess. This coat type is known for making those sub-species with more 'coarse' coats to be softer to the touch.

CURLY COAT : ( c3 )
As its name suggests, Shedus with the Curly Coat Trait have very... curly coats. Though too, this mutation effects the overall look of a Shedus mane, no matter the type. This coat type is known for making those sub-species with more 'coarse' coats to be softer to the touch.

LONGHAIR COAT : ( c4 )
Found originally in both Classic and Komainu Shedu cats, the Longhair Coat Trait may not be the most loved by groomers, but is highly sought after by serious Komainu breeders and outdoorsmen alike. The dense, long, dog-like double coat offers the normally cold -intolerant Shedu Cat (all excluding Asian Fenghuang and Shugo Shedus), a chance to safely travel the frozen expanses of the World.
Though specific length of coat can range by individual, thought with the Longhair coat trait often look similar to a medium to long haired dog. ( Think of an Australian Shepherd and a Rough Collie for general ideas )

LYKOI COAT : ( c5 )

Otherwise known as 'were-cats', Shedus with the Lykoi Coat trait have been only discovered and studied very little in recent years. Those studied in-so-far with this trait have been confirmed to contain a mutating gene that is yet not yet fully understood.
Those living with this mutation have been found to in-so-far to have predominant hair loss around their eyes and muzzle, while some also show hair loss on their feel, tails, belly and face. Nearly all studied with this coat mutation also seem to have a rather wiry texture to their coats.
*Technical Note: This Coat type is only able to be produced in the Special October breeding season.

CLASSIC TAIL : ( t1 )
Shedus with the Classic Tail trait sport long, sturdy tails that, when stretched over their back, can touch the top of their head with the very tip, if head is upright and back is straight. Though some Shedus are born with longer tails then others, they tend to normally be rather long.

BOBTAIL : ( t2 )
As the name suggests the Shedus who sport the Bobtail trait have rather short tails. Though the exact length of this 'bobtail' can vary, it normally is at least one third the length of a classic tail or shorter.
Having originally been thought to be a rampant birth defect by serious breeders, thanks to the dedicated work of the SRRF (Shedu Rabbitry Racing Foundation) Studied over the years have proven the bobtail traits to actually be distantly inherited by outcrossing ancestors from street bred and backyard bred Shedus.
Though many serious OERS breeders still turn their nose up to the Bobtail trait as a whole, many very loved Shedus of the universe have this trait. That doesn't mean that ever event will accept it though...
Notably, Shedus with this Trait, tends to appear the same at a glance, to Extreme Bobtail when accompanied by Silky or Rapunzel Mane Traits. The only difference is when the Shedu's decide to 'Flag' their tails while running, much like Arabian Horses.

EXTREME BOBTAIL : ( t3 )
Like the Bobtail trait, the Extreme Bobtail was originally thought to be a rampant defect brought on by street and backyard breeders by the serious breeders of the Shedu Community. But once again, thanks to the efforts of SRRF, the trait was revealed to be a naturally inherited trait from the ancestors of the Shedu cats of the present day.
Though, also like the Bobtail trait, the Extreme Bobtail trait is still frowned upon in many circles. The tail itself of those with this trait is similar to that of a naturally bobtailed Australian Shepherd dog, close to the body, very very short, and normally can barely wiggle.
Notably, Shedus with this Trait, like the Bobtail trait, tend to appear the same at a glance when accompanied by Silky or Rapunzel Mane Traits.

CURLED TAIL : ( t4 )
This trait was originally thought to be a birth deformity, though, after the Shedus' presenting the trait proved out, and research efforts were made, the Curled trait became an officially accepted, though not always approved, trait. Many of those researched with this tail were found to have a tail that was one third shorter then the average classic Shedu tail, as well as having an excessively tight tendon running from the base of their tail to the tip, causing many to have very tight curled tail that cannot ever stretch straight.

FOXTAIL : ( t5 )
Genetically registered in 2022 by Elsevier scientists, Foxtail is still being researched to this day. The first specimen with this trait also is the founding sire to the Siran Fox Shedu Line, which too was officially recognized as of 2022. Foxtail, as it's name suggests is a very plush tail that has a shape of that which is seen on winter coat bearing foxes. Another notable trait of this tail, aside from the excess of hair upon it, is that these tails seem to be abnormally long, stretching up to one third the length of an average Shedus tail. At this time it is yet unknown how foxtail reacts when bred to other tail types.
*NOTE - only those whom are directly related to Siran have this genetic trait, as this trait was created by scientists, and not naturally mutating.

SABERLESS : ( s1 )
Though its name suggests that the Shedu has no sabers at all, really this 'classification' refers to the fact that a Shedus' sabers do not, in fact, pass the lip of the Shedu, meaning they are fully hidden when the mouth is closed and relaxed.

HALF SABERS : ( s2 )
As with Saberless, the Half Saber Trait refers to the amount of the Shedus' saber exposed by the mouth. Though in actuality the amount of tooth shown never passes the bottom jaw of the shedu when the mouth is closed and relaxed.

FULL SABERS : ( s3 )
Though its name suggests otherwise, the 'Full' Sabers trait has some variations to it. While normally this simply refers to the fact a Shedu's saber has grown past the bottom of its jaw, some Shedu's Sabers can grow as long as 35 cm in length, specifically those on Komainu, Baketora and Bayun Shedus.

DOUBLE SABERS : ( s4 )
Though originally though to be a trait exclusive to Asian Shugo Shedus, the Mutation of which is called the Double Sabers trait is now known to be prevalent in other sub-species. As the name suggests this mutation forces the growth of a pair of canine teeth behind the first set on the top jaw. This additional pair of Sabers tend to never grow longer then the bottom of the Shedus' jaw.

CLASSIC FACE : ( f1 )
The Classic profile of a Shedu face is that of which resembles a Cheetah cat, or, in the case of other Shedus, a Leopard, Lion or Hyena's profile. Though the general concept remains the same ; From the brown to the nose the line of the bridge should be straight or slightly descended / concaved to the tip of the nose.

SHORT MUZZLE : ( f2 )
As its name suggests, Shedus with the Short muzzle trait have a muzzle length that close to one half or more of it's standard length. Though research into this trait is still underway the population of Shedu cats with this traits has seen a rise since 2020.

RAM PROFILE : ( f3 )
Similar to the idea of the 'Ram Profile' noted on horses, the Ram Profile Trait of Shedu Cats causes a Convex of the nose bridge. From brown to tip of the Shedus' nose, the bridge arches very lightly outwards as it makes its way downward.
Initially referred to, in almost disgust, as a 'Bee' nose, the Ram Profile trait was, you can guess it, initially thought as a genetic flaw, or deformity by the first to see it.
Thankfully, the initially breeders who saw this, rushed to research the cause. They found the trait to be a mutation, genetically inheritable by offspring and by no means harmful to the Shedu with it.

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ADDITIONAL FACE TRAITS :

CHEEK TUFTS : ( +f )
A very new trait to the known genetic world as of 2022, the Cheek Tufts Trait in reality has been around for as long as the Asian Shedu breed itself. Borrowing its genetic makeup from its wild cat ancestors, the tested pool of Cheek Tuft carriers sports very long fur along their Jaw and often times, extended hair growth of their chins ( Chin fur growth often presents on older Shedus and/or males. ) Though it has been thought this trait was only seen on Fenghuang and Alenko Shedus, the discovery of it being its own gene only came about thanks to the discovery of the Fox Cheek trait.

FOX CHEEKS : ( -f )
A very new trait to the genetic pool. Originating from the Siran Fox Shedu Lineage  it is yet unknown the extent of this gene, though its thought to possibly be liked to the Foxtail gene also originating from the Siran Fox Line.
*NOTE - only those whom are directly related to Siran have this genetic trait, as this trait was created by scientists, and not naturally mutating.

! TECHNICAL NOTE : At this time, this gene is only 'choose-able' at the birth of a Shedu of whose litter is marked eligible for the trait.

STANDARD HEIGHT : ( h1 )
For most Shedus, the height range for this 'Classification' is between 140 cm and 250 cm. Munchkin Shedus Standard Range : 90-170 cm. Arabian Shedu Standard Range : 140-210 cm. Bayun, Komainu, Baketora and some of their Crosses can be as tall as 300 cm for their standard range.
While these ranges show the Maximum 'figured' height for these sub-species by the scientists of Elseviers, it is smart to warn that excessive breeding for things, such as height, can result in very... unfortunate health concerns to appear on cubs, as theories have suggested on testing done with creatures such as mice.

DWARFISM : ( h2 )
Found as an inheritable deformity of the Shedu, the Dwarfism Trait causes a Shedus legs to shorten, though, astonishingly the rest of the cat seems to be rather 'unaffected' by this deformity. Thought it has been noted that the figured ranged of Dwarfism affected Shedus is 45-129 cm, it is currently unresearched the full list of health effects associated with this deformity, as it stands, even still in 2022, a legitimate recognized, and often disqualified for, Deformation of any Shedu cat. Research however has shown that both Munchkin and Arabian Shedu cats alike share a distinct lack of the base gene of which the Dwarfism deformity has been found attached to, what this gene is, has yet to be discovered.

SHORTIE : ( h3 )
A semi-recently new 'Classification' of Shedu height indicates that any Shedu under 139cm in height ( 89cm for Munchkins / 129cm for Asian and Asian x Classic Crosses ). Shedus of those heights and less are here-in-out referred to as 'Shorties' under the Elsevier Breed By-laws for Pedigree Registration.
Though this is simply a reference term for Shedus under 139 cm who do not display Dwarfism, many see 140cm as the minimal height for a valid for a human to ride safely (just below the average height of a pony). Due to this, may racing organization decline the entry of Shedus who are classified as 'Shorties'.

TOY : ( h4 )
A very new classification set in place for the theorized shortest range of acceptable Shedu cats based off their ancestry. Though the actual research behind this has been lacking, the Elseviers officialized the Classification in 2022. The range for Toy Shedus stands as ; 45-60  cm at the shoulder as an adult.

GIANT : ( h5 )
This classification initially was a term simply used by street breeders who experienced larger than normal cubs being born in their litters, the Elseviers decided to officialized the Classification in 2022 along with the Toy Shedu Classification. The requirements for a Giant Classified Shedu are as follows ;

• The cub born must weigh at least twice that of the average of the sum of the remaining cubs. 

• The cub must, by 6 months of age be significantly taller then its siblings of the same gender. 

• Lastly, at the time of Official registration during SPC testing, the cub must be at least 25 cm taller then its tallest parent.