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Black Asian
Smoke
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The Smoke is a non-agouti
cat, and is best described as a cat of contrasts. This is especially
apparent in the Black Smoke where the dense black of the top coat is
dramatically offset by the pure white undercoat, which should extend to no
more than one-half of the total hair length.
The ideal Smoke appears at first glance to be a solid coloured cat, with the white undercoat only being revealed when the cat moves, or as the hair is turned back. A Smoke should show little or no tabby markings anywhere although ghost markings are permitted in kittens. |
Asian Smokes were originally produced in the early stages of the development of the breed, when first-generation Burmillas were mated back to Burmese to establish type. The name "Burmoire" was given to these original Smokes, to denote the "watered silk" effect which was displayed on their coats - due to the Classic Tabby pattern that some of the early cats were carrying (inherited from the Chinchilla). This appearance is no longer desirable, and most Smokes now carry only the Ticked Tabby pattern, in common with many other Asians.
