English Angora Texture

When studying the Standard of Perfection, some of the concepts are easy to quantify, such as lenth of the wool.   Some concepts have rules, such as the depth and width of the body, some concepts can be understood by feeling, such as density.   The hardest concept to grasp is the texture.  

  

English Angora texture is described as:
The wool is to have a silky texture and should be alive, healthy, and fall free - not parting over the back displaying a "flat" appearance.   Guard hairs are to be evident in separating and protecting the underwood.  Underwool should be crimped.  

It's hard to get an English Angora to have the perfect texture, it is fortunate that currently one has an almost perfect representation.  It's silky, airy, and full of crimp. 

The above three photos were taken under the sun, shows all the great characteristics and also excellent color.

This is the same coat in the shade.  Though color does not show as bright as under the sun, the crimp is so detailed.    This picture is provided to aid the understanding of the concept of texture.