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Asian Cat Association
9th May 2009
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Many thanks to Anna and the Committee for inviting me to Judge, and to Terry Blake for coming all the way from Leicestershire to steward for me. Congratulations to the Club on such a successful 3rd Sanction Show.
AC Asian Burmilla Adult: 1 BOB LADY BRUCE-GARDNER’S CH FRILFORD SILVER FILIGREE, 72 43sq, stylish girl, with a short wedge, distinct break and level chin. Lovely eye set & shape; excellent ear set and rounded top of head. Muscular body, balancing legs and tail. Coat is superb – short, close-lying and satin in texture, with good brown shading on a silver undercoat. I was delighted that she later went on to become Best Overall Exhibit; 2 ROBINSON’S CH KARESAMA SILVER SEASHADOW, 72 43sq, gentle girl, with a short wedge, distinct break, slightly shallow but level chin. Eyes very good set and shape, a pale green-blue colour; lovely ear set and gently rounded top of head. Very good, balanced body, legs and tail. Coat is just a touch long, but close-lying and satin in texture, with good brown shading on a silver undercoat 3 LOVELL’S HOBBERDY WHITE NILE, 72 43hsq, just starting to call! Short wedge, distinct break, level chin. Eyes lovely set and shape; excellent ear set and gently rounded top of head. Good body, legs and tail. Coat is a bit too long, rather open and moulting at present, but has good chocolate and red shading on a silver undercoat; 4 AGUS’ INYANGA CHINA-TREE, 72 43asq, sweet-tempered girl, with a short wedge, very good break, level chin. Eyes excellent set and shape; lovely ear set and gently rounded top of head. Muscular body, legs a little heavily-boned, tail is a tad short to balance and has an invisible end defect. Coat is a little long and thick in texture, blue shading on a silver undercoat, looking a little creamy-toned on her feet.
Tabby Adult Male: 1 DAVIES’ CH MALBRANT XAVIER, 72 45q, Spring is obviously in the air, as this boy was obviously thinking of things other than showing! Short wedge, rather curved nose lacks a defined break, level chin. Lovely eye set and shape; excellent ear set and gently rounded top of head. Lacking weight on his loins at present, he has good legs and tail. Coat is short and fairly close-lying, with rather grey roots and dark brown ticking – I’d prefer a warmer overall appearance.
Female: 1 BOB PILKINGTON’S CH GARES OYSTERCATCHER, 72 45q, short wedge, distinct nose break, nose is just slightly too long in profile and chin could be deeper. Eyes excellent set and shape; lovely ear set and gently rounded top of head. Very good, balanced body, legs and tail. Coat has super texture – short, close-lying and glossy – well ticked with dark brown a cool-toned, paler base; 2 LOVELL’S CH KENNBURY AMENARTAS , 72 45bq, sweet-tempered girl, with a short wedge, distinct break, level chin. Lovely eye set and shape; excellent ear set and gently rounded top of head. Good body and legs, tail is a little thin to balance. Lovely coat, short, close-lying and very good ‘feel’, warm milk chocolate ticking on a paler ground; 3 FRANCIS’ HOBBERDY STILEWAY MATILDA, 72 45hq, feisty girl, with a short wedge, a little fine at the muzzle, distinct break, firm chin. Eyes excellent set and shape; lovely ear set and gently rounded top of head. Good body, legs and tail. Coat is a little thick but fairly close-lying, very good chocolate and red ticking on a paler ground.
AOC Tiffanie Neuter: 1 BOB STEVENS’ TIFFKINS DANDYDANDELION, 68dq, MN. Grumbly boy, with a short wedge, distinct nose break, level chin, marginally scissor bite (overshot) confirmed by Duty Vet. Correct eye shape and set; very good ear set and rounded top of head. Balanced but rather heavy-boned body, legs and tail. Coat of medium length, well prepared, the ruff developing nicely. Good red colour coat, some white around the chin area.
SH Breeders Kitten: 1 LAWRENCE’S LAWRENCO WOODLANDS ZIVA, 72 45q, female. Short blunt wedge, only a ski-slope break at present, level chin. Excellent eye set and shape; lovely ear set and gently rounded top of head. Very good body, legs and tail. Coat super texture, with good brown ticking on a paler ground; 2 ROBINSON’S KARESAMA SILVER SEAPEARL, 72 43as, sweet-tempered purring girl, with a short wedge, very good nose break, level chin. Lovely ear set and gently rounded top of head; excellent eye shape and set. Good body, legs and tail. Coat is a little long on her spine, with nice shading on her sides, but quite a lot of ticking in the hair on her back, good blue with silver undercoat, some tarnish on her nose; 3 LADY BRUCE-GARDNER’S FRILFORD PATINEUSE, 72 43bq, Good short wedge, ski-slope nose break at present, level chin. Huge eyes of correct set and shape; very good ear set and rounded top of head. Slightly small for her age, but well balanced body, legs and tail. Super coat texture, rather pale and very faint shading, pale milk chocolate against a paler ground.
Tiffanie Breeders Kitten: 1 HAMILTON’S INYANGA CLARINDA, 68 43q, super head, with a short blunt wedge, distinct nose break, firm chin. Eyes lovely set & shape; excellent ear set and gently rounded top of head. Very good body, legs and tail. Coat is silken in texture, with very good brown shading on a warm-toned paler ground.
Super show as ever many thanks to everyone for making it
a really special day and especially to Anna for the invitation.
Open Classes
Asian Smoke/Burmilla Kitten 1 & BOB WILLIAMS & PALLET'S KENNBURY GLIMPEOFSHE (72 43aq) female 5 months 2 weeks Stylish and confident young lady of overall very good type. Head forms a short wide wedge with good width at cheeks and jaw hinge tapering to a blunt finish at muzzle. Gentle rounding to top between medium large ears of good shape set well apart. These are broad at their base with rounded tips and slight forward tilt. In profile there is good depth to head with a slight curve to brow leading to a quite good break. Nose is short almost straight just a very slight roll off at the tip. Bite is level with a firm chin of good depth in line to nose tip. Large lustrous pale green eyes are set well apart and of good shape with the top lid forming a slight curve slanting towards the nose and the lower lid more rounded leading to a very good Burmese expression. Firm weighty body, well developed for age with proportionate shapely slender limbs, small oval paws, straight back and well shaped tail with rounded tip just to shoulder. Short shiny coat is of fine silky texture and lies closely to the body. Medium mantle of soft silver grey/blue is clear and evenly distributed across the body shading to a lighter colour at the lower sides and chest. Slightly more intense colour down the spine line to a coloured tail tip and up the hocks. Undercoat is a very pale cool beige extending approximately half way up the hair shaft. Some soft pretty markings to the extremities including a smudgy scarab. Overall a delightful kitten - congratulations on your BIS. 2 LOVELL'S MALBRANT BALHKASH (72 43bsq) female 4 months A further quality kitten very pretty, alert and interested in her surroundings. Head shows a slight teething pinch to a short wedge with good width at the cheeks tapering to a blunt muzzle. Gentle rounding to top between well set broad based ears of good shape. These are at present rather large (to grow into) with neat rounded tips and tilting forward. In profile head shows good depth with a slight curve to brow leading to a fairly well defined break. Nose is short and straight with a level bite and firm deep chin. Moderately large eyes set well apart of good shape with upper lid slanting to the nose and the lower lid rounder and fuller giving her a good Burmese expression. Colour is at present a muddy yellow. Firm well developed body nicely muscled with good weight and substance with level back and proportionate slender limbs. Small dainty oval paws and tapering tail with rounded tip just to the shoulder. Beautifully sleek fine textured coat of good short length gleaming with health. Light mantle of pale milky chocolate shading is clear and even over the body with slight intensity of colour down the spine to a matching coloured tail tip. Pale silvery undercoat extends about half way up the hair shaft. One very faint broken necklace with a smudgy scarab to the head and other light markings to the extremities. Comfortably presented. 3 ROBINSON'S KARESEMA SILVER SEAPEARL (72 43as) female 6 months Attractive lass of overall good type and well developed. Head has a short wide wedge with good width at jaw hinge and cheeks tapered to a blunt muzzle. Gentle rounding to top between large shapely ears with rounded tips and slight forward tilt, broad at base and set well apart. In profile there is good depth to the head with a slight curve to a quite good break. Nose fairly short just a hint of a bump to the surface. Level bite and firm deep chin in line to nose tip. Yellow eyes are large of good shape and set well apart. The upper lid has a good slant to the nose with a fuller lower lid giving a good Burmese expression. Long slender well-filled body is firmly muscled and of good weight. Level back proportionate slim limbs with neat oval paws and balancing length of well shaped tail with rounded tip. Soft fine textured coat is close lying to the body and of good short length. Medium mantle of slightly dark blue is clear and evenly distributed across the body shading to a fractionally lighter colour at the sides. Very slight more intensity of colour down the spine to a coloured tail tip. Silver under coat extends approximately half way up the hair shaft to the sides, a little less to the spine. Unfortunately there is noticeable tarnishing across the nose and paws. Two faint broken necklaces are also tarnished. Lovely condition and excellent manners. 4 BRUCE-GARDNER'S FRILFORD PATINEUSE (72 43bq) female 8 months 2 weeks Attractive girl nearing adulthood but as yet a little on the small side a touch lean. Head shows a moderately short wedge quite wide at the cheeks tapering to a blunt finish at the muzzle. Gentle rounding to top with good width between large well set broad based ears. Nice forward tilt but the tips are a touch pointed than rounded. In profile the head has quite good depth with a slight curve to the brow leading to a fair break. Nose is straight but fractionally long with a level bite, chin shallow but in line to the tip if the nose. Large lustrous eyes of greenish yellow are set well apart. Nicely shaped rounded lower lid but the upper lid is a touch straight and could have a more defined slant to the nose. Long slender adolescent body she needs to fill out and I would prefer that she had a little more weight and substance at this stage of growth. Proportionate slim elegant limbs and neat oval paws with balancing length of well shaped tail with rounded tip. Coat is sleek and shiny, short and fine in texture. Light mantle of pale milky chocolate evenly distributed across the body shading gradually to the pale brown ground colour at the lower sides and chest. Slightly more intensity of colour extending down the spine to the tail tip. Very faint "M" to the head, a broken necklace and some further light markings to the extremities. Excellent presentation.
AC Asian Self or Tortie Kitten 1 & BOB DAVIS' TRUMARK DARKSTAR JET (72) male 4 months Handsome little fellow moderately short wedge needing a little more width at the cheeks but tapering nicely to a blunt finish at the muzzle. Gentle rounding to top between well shaped set somewhat mobile ears that he tends to bonnet then hold a tad high and then he places them correctly! Nicely rounded tips and when they are still - a slight forward tilt. In profile the head has good depth with quite a strong curve to the brow leading to a good break. Slight bump and roll off to fairly short nose with a good level bite and firm chin in line to nose tip. Eyes set well apart a touch small in size of a dark yellow at present slightly muddy in tone. Shape quite good with top lid forming a slight curve slanting towards the nose and the lower lid more rounded. Compact body of good size and development for age, firmly muscled and good weight with level back. Proportionate slim legs, neat oval paws and a well shaped tapering tail with rounded tip a little short to the shoulder. Coat is a little long but fine and soft textured lying well to the body. Shiny jet black well coloured to the roots but there are some scattered white hairs around the neck and down the front of the chest but nowhere else. Beautifully prepared and presented a little overawed at what is probably his first show.
Miscellaneous Classes
AV Non- Breeders Adult 1 TURNER'S CH ELMYRA KINABALU (72) male 2 years
3 months A mature male of very good weight and substance. Head show a
short wedge (beneath his jowls) with good width at the cheeks tapered
to a blunt muzzle. Good width to slightly rounded top between well set
and shaped broad based ears of generous size with rounded tips and typical
forward tilt. In profile the head has good depth with slight rounding
to brow leading to quite a good break. Nose is a touch long but straight
the tip in line to the chin which ideally could be a little stronger.
Bite is clean and level. Pale yellow eyes are large in size, set well
apart with a good upper slant towards the nose and a well rounded lower
lid giving rise to a very good Burmese expression. Body is masculine with
well toned muscle tone and of good proportions. Slightly rounded muscular
chest and straight back with strong slender limbs and neat oval paws.
Good length and shape to tapering tail with rounded tip. Coat is short,
fine and close with a satin like texture. Excellent dense jet black well
coloured to the roots with a super "patent leather" shine. A
full male with a first-rate nature excellently prepared and so easy to
handle. 2 FRANCIS' HOBBERDY STILEWAY MATILDA (72 45hq) female 1 year 2
months Stylish female being a bit of a feisty princess today! Head shows
a short wide wedge with good width at the cheeks tapering to a blunt finish
to muzzle. Top is gently rounded between medium sized broad based ears
set well and of good shape with forward tilt and neat rounded tips. In
profile the head has good depth with a slight curve to the brow leading
to a distinct break. Nose is straight and fairly short with a level bite
and firm chin. Large well shaped eyes of chartreuse green are set well
apart with a nice upper slant and a fuller lower lid giving a good Burmese
expression. Body is firm and muscular and of good weight with elegant
limbs, neat paws and balancing length of tail with rounded tip. Beautiful
short sleek close lying coat. Ticked pattern in a pale warm toned milky
chocolate with two bands the second a little faint. Overall the Tortie/Tabby
pattern is very subtle with almost a "blush" effect of the varying
pale reds throughout the colour of the ticking and the pale brown ground
colour. Slightly more intensity of colouration down the spine line to
a dark tail tip and up the hind legs, one broken necklace and other light
mottled markings to the extremities. Lovely condition and well presented
3 LOVELL'S HOBBERDY WHITE NILE (72 43hsq) female 1 year 2 months Pretty
female head shows a short wide wedge with width at cheeks tapered to a
slightly fine rounded muzzle. Gently rounded top between medium large
broad based ears of good shape and set, she does have a tendency to hold
a touch high and to bonnet. In profile head has good depth with a slight
curve to brow leading to a defined break, Nose straight, quite short,
bite is level and chin fairly firm. Large clear green eyes set well apart
of good shape with the upper lid showing a pleasing slant towards nose,
and a fuller lower lid giving a pleasing expression. Medium long body
of good proportions, firm muscle and of good weight. Elegant slender limbs,
neat oval paws and tapered shapely tail with rounded tip reaching to the
shoulder. Fine textured coat close lying of mid length. Mantle of pale
milky chocolate with "tipped" shading across the body and down
to almost imperceptible tipping at sides over a clear silvery undercoat.
Some evidence of Tortie -a smudgy scarab, some mottling to ears and paws/pads-vestigial
tabby markings to extremities slightly darker colour along spine to tail
tip. Red extremely pale to be a mere hint of colour. Beautifully prepared
and presented and a lot more relaxed today.
AV Adult Born January - April 1 DAVIES' CH MALBRANT XAVIER (72 45q) male
2 years 1 month Handsome male of good well balanced type. Head shows a
short wide wedge with width at cheekbones tapering to a blunt finish at
the muzzle. Gentle rounding to top between medium broad based ears of
good shape which have neat rounded tips, are set well apart and possess
the typical forward tilt. There is good depth to head with a gentle curve
to the brow leading to quite a good break. Good level bite, firm chin
and short straight nose. Large lustrous chartreuse yellow eyes with good
slant to upper lid and fullness to lower give rise to a very good Burmese
expression. Strong muscular svelte body of good weight and substance.
Elegant slim limbs neat oval paws and tapering tail of balancing length,
good shape with rounded tip. Coat short and close lying, texture good.
Clear and even ticking showing two bands in a rich seal brown over a warm
base. Slight intensity of colour down the spine to the tail tip. Other
vestigial markings to the extremities including a broken necklace and
well coloured hocks. Super boy excellent nature. 2 FRANCIS' HOBBERDY STILEWAY
MATILDA (72 45hq) female 1 year 2 months 3 LOVELL'S HOBBERDY WHITE NILE
(72 43hsq) female 1 year 2 months
AV Adult Born May- August 1 PILKINGTON'S CH GARES OYSTERCATCHER (72 45q)
female 1 year 10 months Beautiful queen of lovely type, balance and maturity.
Short wide wedge with good width at cheekbones tapering to a blunt muzzle.
Good width to a gently rounded top between shapely broad based ears of
medium size with nicely rounded tips and slight forward tilt. In profile
the head has good depth with very slight curve to brow leading to a good
break. Nose is straight fairly short in length with a level bite and firm
chin. Large lustrous chartreuse yellow eyes are set well apart with pleasing
slant to the nose and fullness to the lower lid giving her a very good
Burmese expression. Svelte body muscular and well toned with very good
weight. Proportionate slender limbs neat oval paws well shaped tapered
tail to balance with rounded tip. Coat of super satin like texture, short
and tight to the body. Even pattern with two clear bands of ticking in
warm seal brown over a ground of pale creamy beige. Smudgy scarab to the
top of her head and other light markings to the extremities. Colour slightly
more intense down the spine to a matching tail tip. Cream to the muzzle,
chin and throat very pale but not white. Well mannered and beautifully
presented. 2 BRUCE-GARDNER'S CH FRILFORD SILVERFILAGREE (72 43sq) female
2 years 11 months A further lovely queen of style and presence. Short
wide wedge head with good width at the cheeks tapering to a blunt finish
at the muzzle. Top is of good width and gently rounded between medium
sized shapely broad based ears rounded tips. In profile the ears have
slight forward tilt and the head good depth. Brow is slightly curved leading
to a good break. Nose is short and straight with a level bite, chin is
a fraction shallow. Large lustrous eyes of clear pale green are set well
apart showing slight curve towards the nose on the upper lid and a fuller
and more rounded curve to the lower giving rise to a good Burmese expression.
Body of good weight for size, straight back with gentle rounding to chest,
limbs slender and neat oval paws. Tail of good shape and balancing length
with rounded tip. Coat short sleek and close with a clear and even mantle
of seal brown shading on a ground of pristine silver. Slightly more intensity
of colour down the spine to the tail tip and some vestigial markings to
the extremities. 3 WILLIAMS & PALLETT'S CHAMORE EVENINGTHYME (72a)
female
AV Adult born September to December 1 ROBINSON'S CH KARESEMA SILVER SEASHADOW
(72 43sq) female 3 years 8 months Beautiful mature queen stylish and of
quality type. Head forms short wide wedge with width at cheeks tapering
to a blunt finish at the muzzle. Gentle rounding to top between medium
sized ears of good shape spaced well apart, broad at base with slight
forward tile and neat rounded tips. In profile quite good depth to head
with a very slight curve to brow leading to a good break. Bite is level
with a firm chin, nose quite short and straight. Expressive chartreuse
eyes of generous size with a slanting top lid towards the nose and a more
rounded lower lid giving rise to a good Burmese expression. Body is of
good weight and size and has firm well toned muscle. Back is level with
a gently rounded chest, slender elegant limbs with neat oval paws. All
in proportion with a balancing length of shapely tail with rounded tip.
Close lying coat of medium length with a satiny texture and super gleaming
surface. Mantle of medium shading in rich seal brown evenly distributed
over a clear silver base. Faint markings to the extremities finish the
overall picture. Well presented in tip-top condition.
AV KITTEN from DEVON/SOMERSET 1 WILLIAMS & PALLET'S KENNBURY GLIMPEOFSHE (72 43aq) female 5 months 2 weeks 2 LOVELL'S MALBRANT BALHKASH (72 43bsq) female 4 months 3 LAWRENCE'S LAWRENCO WOODLANDS ZIVA (72 45q) female 8 months 2 weeks
AV Junior Neuter A really nice class with some quality exhibits competing
strongly for the top places 1 EK'S KARESAMA SILVER SEAMERCURY (72 43nsq)
male neuter 1 year 5 months A handsome young man stylish and lovely type.
Head shows a short wide wedge with good width at the cheekbones tapering
to a blunt muzzle. Gentle rounding to the top between well-set broad based
ears of moderate size and good shape with rounded tips and slight forward
tilt. In profile the head has good depth with a very gentle curve to brow
leading to a distinct break. Nose is short and straight with just a hint
of a bump to the surface, good clean bite and firm level chin. Expressive
well set and shaped pale green eyes with the correct slant to the top
line and appropriate fullness to lower giving rise to a good Burmese expression.
Firm well muscled and proportionate body of good size and weight with
straight back and gently rounded chest. Elegant limbs, neat oval paws
and tapering tail of good shape with a rounded tip just to balance. Very
good beautifully sleek short coat which hugs the body closely. Medium
mantle of a soft "sludgy-toned" caramel is beautifully clear
and evenly distributed across the body. Shading down the sides and chest
over a silvery undercoat which extends approximately half way up the hair
shaft. Good "metallic" sheen typical to caramel evident across
the surface of the whole coat. Well mannered and beautifully presented
a "take-home" job. 2 WOODHEAD'S KENNBURY TIPU MOHAN (72 43bsq)
male neuter 1 year 10 months Large strong handsome pleasing maturity.
Mature strong and muscular fellow of overall good type. Head shows a short
broad wedge with width at cheekbones tapering to a reasonably blunt finish
at the muzzle. Gentle rounding to top between medium to large open ears
set well apart with rounded tips and slight forward tilt. In profile the
head has good depth with very gentle curve to the brow leading to a fair
break. Level bite with a straight moderately short nose the tip in line
to the chin which is fractionally shallow. Pleasing Burmese expression
to large lustrous eyes of pale green with a good slant to the nose, lower
lid quite full. Strong and weighty, body is well muscled with a straight
back and rounded chest. Proportionate strong elegant limbs, oval paws.
Balancing length of well shaped tail with a rounded tip that has a small
soft pip at the end. Excellent coat short and lying well to the body lovely
shiny surface. Medium mantle of clear mid milky chocolate shading down
the sides over a beautifully clear silver undercoat extending well up
the hair shaft. Marginally darker colour to the spine down to the tail
tip and some attractive light markings to the extremities in matching
colour. Ran the class winner closely a lovely boy. 3 WAIN & BROWN'S
STRIPEYCATS CHUHA (72a) male neuter 11 months 2 weeks
I would like to thank Anna and her committee for inviting me to judge and also for the delicious lunch and the two presents. My grateful thanks to Steve Hillman who stewarded for me. She handles the cats with great care and I am sure they appreciate it.
AC SILVER TIFFANIE ADULT
1 BOB JAMES’ FILANDRE CHASINSHADOWS (68 43sq)
Not too happy today. Good short wide wedge, distinct nose break but the nose leather rolls off slightly, a strong deep chin. Gently rounded top of head with well set ears. Chartreuse eyes of very good shape and set. Soft silky coat, nice colour. A dainty cat with neat paws heavier than she looks. Good tail to balance with a nice plume.
AOC TIFFANIE ADULT MALE
1 BOB HAMILTON’S CH JETSTAR REGAL QUEST (68 43bq)
Good short wide wedge, very distinct nose break, level chin. Gently rounded top of head with well set ears. Large chartreuse eyes of very good shape and set. Soft silky coat, nice colour. A medium sized cat with good tail length to balance showing a nice plume. Lovely temperament and easy to handle.
AOC TIFFANIE ADULT FEMALE
1 HINKS’ INYANGA TIFFKINS MIA (68 aq)
Only just an adult. Good short wedge, distinct nose break, level chin. Gently rounded top of head with well set ears. Yellow eyes of very good shape and set but her haws were up slightly. A pretty girl but still immature. Nice coloured coat, silky in texture but quite short. A neat girl with correct tail to balance.
AC ASIAN BURMILLA NEUTER MALE
1 BOB EK’S KARESAMA SILVER SEAMERCURY (72 43 nsq)
Very good short wide wedge, distinct nose break and level chin. Gently rounded top of head with well set ears. Chartreuse eyes of very good shape and set. Sleek coat, nice colour. A well muscled boy, correct tail to balance with a nice paint brush tip.
2 WOODHEAD’S KENNBURY TIPU MOHAN (72 43bsq)
Good short wedge, distinct nose break, level chin. A little flat on top of head, well set ears. Very good eyes for shape and set, chartreuse in colour. Nice expression. A well muscled boy with a good tail for length and shape. Sleek glossy coat, nice colour.
3 TURNER-RUSSELL’S WELLBRAND LAMBS WOOL (72 43asq)
A large boy, correct tail to balance. Short wedge, distinct nose break. Gently rounded top of head but ears set a little high. Very nice coat for colour and texture. Nice temperament.
4 HARBOTTLE-SEAR’S PR KARESAMA SILVER SEAPRINCE (72 43bsq)
AC ASIAN BURMILLA NEUTER FEMALE
1 ROBERTSHAW’S CH SHADOWS SWEETHEART LILY (72 43sq)
A compact girl, good tail for length and shape with a nice paint brush tip. Short wedge, fair nose break, level chin. Gently rounded top of head with well set ears. Large chartreuse eyes of very good shape and set. Sleek coat, nice texture.
AC ASIAN SELF OR TORTIE NEUTER
1 WAIN & BROWN’S STRIPEYCATS CHUHA (72a)
A short wedge, I would prefer it to be wider, fair nose break and a level chin. Gently rounded top of head with well set ears. Golden yellow eyes of good shape and set. A well grown and muscular boy with correct tail to balance. Sleek glossy coat, dark in colour but tipped.
AV SH BREEDERS ADULT
1 LADY BRUCE-GARDNER’S CH FRILFORD SILVER FILAGREE (72 43sq)
Congratulations to Sheila on her BIS win. Good short wedge, distinct nose break, level chin. Gently rounded top of head with well set ears. Large well set chartreuse eyes. A neat compact muscular girl with correct tail to balance. Sleek glossy coat.
2 DAVIES’ CHMALBRANT XAVIER (72 45q)
A very attractive cat. Very good short wedge, distinct nose break, deep level chin. Gently rounded top of head with very good ear set. A muscular boy but rather small for his age. Tail a fraction short to balance. Lovely temperament.
3 WILLIAMS & PALLETT’S CHAMORE EVEN IN THYME (72a)
AV DEBUTANTE KITTEN
1 HAMILTON’S INYANGA CLARINDA (68 43q)
Very good short wide wedge, distinct nose break, level chin. Gently rounded top of head with well set ears. Large expressive eyes, well set, colour is still quite muddy and changing. Soft silky coat. Fantastic whiskers. A well plumed tail to balance. Congratulations to her owner/breeder on her BIS win.
2 LADY BRUCE-GARDNER’S FRILFORD PATINEUSE (72 43cq)
Small for age but feeling quite muscular. Good short wedge, fair nose break, deep level chin. Gently rounded top of head with well set ears. Large expressive chartreuse eyes, good shape and set. Mature coat, nice colour and texture. Good tail for length and shape.
3 DAVIS’ TRUMARK DARKSTAR JET (72)
AV ASIAN PREMIER NEUTER MALE
1 FARINTON-STEPHEN’S PR CHAMORE CAPTAIN CLOUDY (72 43aq)
A large boy, tail just about long enough to balance. Short wide wedge, distinct nose break, level chin. Large chartreuse eyes of good shape and set. Gently rounded top of head with well set but smallish ears.
2 HARBOTTLE-SEAR’S PR KARESAMA SILVER SEAPRINCE (72 43bsq)
Good short wide wedge, fair nose break, deep chin. A little flat between well set ears. Very good eyes for shape and set, chartreuse in colour. Sleek silky coat, nice colour. A well grown boy, tail just a little short to balance, but well shaped with a paint brush tip.
AV ASIAN PREMIER NEUTER FEMALE
1 TIBBOTT’S PR KENNBURY SEA-FAIRIE (72 45eq)
Not too happy today. Very good short wedge, distinct nose break, deep level chin. Gently rounded top of head with well set ears. Very good eyes for shape and set, pale chartreuse in colour. Lovely sleek silky coat. A muscular compact girl, tail a fraction short to balance.
AV ARISTOCRAT NEUTER
1 FARINTON-STEPHEN’S CHAMORE DAYTHYMELORD (72 43dsq)
Short wedge, adequate nose break, deep level chin. Rather flat on top of head, well set ears. Yellow eyes looking oval in shape. Lovely coat for colour and texture. A large mature muscular boy with correct tail for length and shape.
AV KITTEN
1 HAMILTON’S INYANGA CLARINDA (68 43q)
2 ROBERTSHAW’S SHADOWS WINTERSEVE (72 45s)
Short wedge, fair nose break, level chin. Golden yellow eyes of good shape and set. Sleek glossy coat. A small cat for her age, correct tail to balance.
My sincere thanks to Anna Virtue for inviting me to judge at the Asian Cat Association Show. As usual, she and the Show Committee had organised the show in a truly superb manner and on the day there was a wonderful atmosphere making it a great day out for all. My steward, Sue Harbottle-Sear, was making her debut stewarding and did a fantastic job-my thanks and well done Sue!! Best of luck to the ACA Club for next year’s first Championship Show!
OPEN CLASSES
A.C.ASIAN TABBY KITTEN, FEMALE. 3 entered, 1 absent. 1 & BOB LAWRENCE’S LAWRENCO WOODLANDS ZIVA (72 45q) Brown Ticked Tabby. F. 14.8.08. Shy young lady who preferred the safety of her pen today. Body of reasonable size for age though for preference I would have liked her to be a little larger. Chest is gently rounded, straight back and slender legs ending in neat oval shaped paws. Tail of good shape though just a touch short to balance. Head has a very nice short wide wedge tapering to a blunt finish at the muzzle. Top of head is gently rounded. Ears are medium/large in size, broad at the base, gently rounded at the tips and in profile have the correct slight forward tilt. When viewed from the front they follow the outline of the wedge giving rise to a butterfly effect. The nose break when viewed in profile could do with a little more definition. Nose is straight and chin is level and of good depth. Eyes are a greenish chartreuse in colour and are large and lustrous with the correct shape and set with the upper line having a slight slant and the lower line being more gently rounded giving rise to a very nice Asian expression. Coat is short and close lying with a very nice texture. Colour is a warm seal brown over a creamy beige ground. Nice, even distinct ticking with clear bands of colour extending well down each hair shaft across the body. Colour more intense down the spine line with rings on the tail and a solid tip of colour at the end of the tail. Bars on all four limbs, spotting on the tummy, thumb prints on the backs of the ears, complex scarab on the forehead and pretty facial makings with eyeliner running from the eyes and pencilling on the cheeks. Presented in very good condition and although shy, handled well.
2 ROBERTSHAW’S SHADOWS WINTERS EVE (72 45s) Black Silver Shaded Ticked Tabby. F. 17.10.08. What a wriggly girl today! Body of good size for age with a gently rounded chest, straight back and slender legs ending in neat oval shaped paws. Head has a short wide wedge and in profile shows a moderate nose break. Nose is straight but a touch long. Chin is level. Ears are large in size and rather broad at the base but gently rounded at the tips. In profile, the ears being rather large in size give a rather exaggerated forward tilt when viewed from the side making the head appear a little unbalanced. Eyes are chartreuse in colour and have the correct shape and set with the upper line having a slight slant and the lower line being more gently rounded. Coat is slightly long and could have benefitted from being more close lying. Colour is jet black with a silver undercoat. Although I could see some ticking present it was not present in the majority of the coat overall. As this was a kitten I did give her the benefit of the doubt but would be very interested to see how the coat develop. Presented in good condition and although a bit of a wriggler, was relatively easy to handle.
AOC TIFFANIE KITTEN. 1 entered. 1 & BOB HAMILTON’S INYANGA CLARINDA (68 43q) Brown Standard Shaded Tiffanie. F. 30.10.08. Very pretty young lady. Of good weight for size feeling firm and muscular. Gently rounded chest and straight back. Legs are medium slender though for preference I would prefer them to be a touch longer for her body. Neat oval paws. Tail of good shape and length. Head has a very nice short wide wedge with good width across the cheeks and ending in a blunt shaped muzzle. Top of head is gently rounded with medium/ large ears set well apart. The ears are broad at the base, gently rounded at the tips and with very nice ear furnishings. In profile they have the correct slight forward tilt. Also when viewed in profile there is a very good nose break, straight nose and level chin of good depth. Very expressive large and lustrous eyes which are a greenish chartreuse in colour. The eye shape shows the lower line being gently rounded and the upper line has a very slight slant-for preference I would have preferred a touch more slant. Very nice expression. Beautiful coat which is medium long in length and a very nice fine, silky texture. The coat lengthens down the spine forming frills along the lower edges of the body. The tail had a lovely plume. Full ruff and breeches yet to develop. Colour is a mantle of warmish brown paling to a creamy beige at the roots. Colour more intense down the tail and on the hocks of the legs, slight smudges on the limbs. Darker scarab on the forehead, slight necklace and attractive facial markings. Presented in excellent condition and gentle and easy to handle.
MISCELLANEOUS
AV ADOLESCENT ADULT. 2 entered, 1 W/D. 1 AGUS’S INYANGA CHINA-TREE (72 43asq) BCR Blue Silver Shaded Burmilla. F. 17.4.08. A gentle girl. Body of good weight for size- just needing a little more muscle tone. Tail medium/thick in shape-for preference I would have liked it to be a touch more slender. Just balances for length. Head has a short wide wedge. Ears are medium/large in size and follow the contours of the head. Wide at the base, gently rounded at the tips and in profile have the slight forward tilt. Top of head is gently rounded with the ears placed well apart. The head when viewed in profile shows a moderate nose break, straight nose and level chin. Eyes have the correct shape having a slight slant on the upper line and more rounded on the lower line-just slightly deep set and could have benefited from being a touch larger. Colour is a pale chartreuse green with just a hint of a possible blueish tone to them. Coat needed to be shorter and more close lying. Colour is a mantle of greyish blue over an undercoat of pristine silver, colour slightly darker on the face, pretty facial markings, thumb print on the backs of the ears, scarab on the forehead and colour more intense down the spine line, rings on the tail, smudges on the limbs and solid tip of colour at the end of the tail. Slight tarnishing to the muzzle. Very easy to handle and presented in good condition.
AV JUNIOR ADULT. 4 entered, 1 absent. 1 FRANCIS’S HOBBERDY STILEWAY MATILDA (72 45hq) BCR Chocolate Tortie Ticked Tabby. F. 4.3.08. Rather a prima donna today but so beautiful! Body of good weight for size feeling firm and muscular. Gently rounded chest, straight back and slender legs ending in small neat oval paws. Tail of good length and shape ending in a nice paintbrush tip. Head has a pleasing short wide wedge, good width across the cheeks and tapering to a blunt finish at the wedge. Top of head is gently rounded with medium sized ears set well apart. The ears are broad at the base and with gently rounded tips and follow the contours of the head. When viewed in profile there is a slight forward tilt. Also when viewed in profile there is a good nose break, straight nose and level chin of good depth. Very nice eyes which are pale chartreuse green in colour, large and lustrous, of very good set and shape with the correct slight curve slanting towards the nose on the upper lid and a fuller and more rounded curve on the lower lid giving rise to a wonderful expression. Coat is short and close lying and has a satin like texture. Ticking is even across the body and is a warm chocolate with varying shades of pale tangerine in colour over a warm beige ground. Colour more intense down the spine and tail ending in a solid tip of colour at the tip. Smudges on the limbs and darker colour on the hocks. Broken necklace and darker coloured scarab. Very pretty facial marking with attractive mascara lines and pencilling on the cheeks. Presented in very good condition and although a little feisty, handled reasonably well.
2 HAMILTON’S CH JETSTAR REGAL QUEST (68 43bq) BCR Chocolate Standard Shaded Tiffanie. M. 19.11.07. A gentle lad interested in everything he could see! Body of good size for age. Just needing a touch more muscle and weight on the flanks but probably a working lad. Chest is gently rounded, straight back, slenderish legs and tail of good shape and length. Head has a short wide wedge tapering to a blunt finish at the muzzle. Top of head is gently rounded with ears set well apart. Ears are medium in size, broad at the base, gently rounded at the tips and in profile have the desired slight forward tilt. Also in profile there is a good nose break and straight nose. Chin recedes. Teeth are a little untidy but bite appears level. Eyes are greenish chartreuse in colour and have the correct shape and set. Coat is silky in texture and medium long in length lengthening down the spine forming frills along the body. Lovely plume of a tail and ruff and breeches forming. Colour is a mantle of warm chocolate slightly more intense down the spine line, darker scarab and darker down the tail. Colour pales towards the body with slightly grey coloured roots. Presented in good condition and easy to handle.
3 AGUS’S INYANGA CHINA-TREE (72 43asq) BCR Blue Silver Shaded Burmilla. F. 17.4.08.
AV SENIOR ADULT. 5 entered. 1 DAVIES’S CH MALBRANT XAVIER (72 45q) Brown Ticked Tabby. M. 30.3.07. Not a happy chap today. Body of reasonably good size for age-could have benefitted from a touch more weight and muscle across the flanks-probably a working lad. Chest is gently rounded, straight back and tail of good length and shape ending in a paintbrush tip. Slender legs ending in neat medium large paws. Head has a short wide wedge with good width across the cheeks and tapering to a blunt finish at the muzzle. Top of head is gently rounded with medium sized ears which are broad at the base, gently rounded at the tips and in profile have the slight forward tilt. Also in profile there is a good nose break, straight nose and level chin. Eyes are a pale chartreuse green in colour, large and lustrous with the correct shape and set showing a slight curve slanting towards the nose on the upper line and a fuller and more rounded curve on the lower line giving rise to a very nice Asian expression. Beautiful coat which is short and close lying with a satin like texture and distinct, even ticking of clear bands of colour being a rich warm seal brown on a creamy beige ground. Colour more intense down the spine line with a solid tip of colour at the tip of the tail. Neck shows a broken necklace and a darker scarab on the head. Bars on the legs and colour up the hocks. Presented in very good condition. A handsome chap!
2 BRUCE-GARDNER’S CH FRILFORD SILVER FILAGREE (72 43sq) Brown Silver Shaded Burmilla. F. 19.5.06. Another very nice exhibit who ran the winner very close. Body of good weight for size, gently rounded chest, straight back and slender legs ending in neat oval shaped paws. Tail of good length and shape ending in a paintbrush tip. Head has a nice short wide wedge, good width at the cheeks and tapering to a blunt finish at the muzzle. Top of head is gently rounded with medium sized ears set well apart. The ears are broad at the base, gently rounded at the tips and in profile have a slightly forward tilt. Also when viewed in profile there is a reasonably good nose break and straight nose. For preference I would like a slightly more defined nose break and a little more depth for the chin. Eyes are a very pale greenish chartreuse in colour, large and lustrous with the correct shape and set with a slight slant on the upper line and a more rounded curve on the lower line giving rise to a very nice Asian expression. Coat is short and close lying with an even mantle of warm seal brown over a ground of pristine silver. Colour slightly more intense down the spine line, solid tip of colour at the tip of the tail and smudges on the limbs. Pretty facial markings with attractive mascara lines and darker scarab on forehead. Presented in very good condition and although rather wriggly today still relatively easy to handle. Just lost out to the winner who had a slightly better coat and head.
3 ROBINSON’S CH KARESAMA SILVER SEASHADOW (72 43sq) Brown Silver Shaded Burmilla. F.1.9.05.
AV NEUTER BORN JANUARY TO APRIL. 4 entered. 1 TIBBOTT’S PR KENNBURY SEA-FARIE (72 45eq) Brown Tortie Ticked Tabby. FN. 10.4.07. Not a happy girl and rather reluctant to be judged and only very slightly more relaxed when back in her pen. Body of good weight for size feeling firm and muscular. Chest is gently rounded, straight back and slender legs ending in neat oval shaped paws. Tail of good shape ending in a paintbrush tip and just slightly short to balance. Head has a short wide wedge with good width at the cheeks and tapering to a blunt finish at the muzzle. Ears are medium in size, broad at the base and gently rounded at the tips. It was difficult to assess if they had the desired slight forward tilt when viewed in profile as she would insist in holding them slightly down due to her mood. In profile she had a good nose break, straight nose just rolling off very slightly at the tip and level chin which for perfection needed a touch more depth. Eyes are very expressive, large and lustrous in size and a very pale greenish chartreuse in colour, of the correct shape and set with the upper line having a slight slant and the lower line being more gently rounded giving rise today to a rather withering expression! This girl can really glare! Very nice coat of good texture which is short and close lying with very even ticking with clear bands of colour of warm seal brown with some pale tangerine shades over an undercoat of pale beige which occasionally appeared a slightly greyish in tone. Colour more intense down the spine line with a solid tip of colour at the tip of the tail. Presented in very good condition, an attractive girl but unfortunately not at all easy to handle and judge.
2 WAIN & BROWN’S SHADOWS MISHTI (72 42) Black Smoke. FN. 5.1.06. Again not a happy lady who had a great deal to say about her neighbours! Body of good weight for size feeling firm and muscular. Chest is gently rounded, straight back and slender legs ending in neat oval shaped paws. Tail of good shape ending in a paintbrush tip and just balances for length. Head has a short wide wedge, good width across the cheeks and tapering to a blunt finish at the muzzle. Top of head is very gently rounded. Ears are medium/ large in size, broad at the base, gently rounded at the tips and in profile have the slight forward tilt. Also when viewed in profile there is a moderate nose break, straight nose just rolling off at the tip and level chin which just needs a touch more depth for perfection. Eyes are chartreuse in colour, of the correct shape and set with the top line having a slight slant and the lower line being more gently rounded. Coat is short and close lying and a dark brownish black with an undercoat of near white just over one third of the total hair length. Just a sprinkling of dandruff around the lower back. Lost out to the winner who was more balanced overall and in particular had a better profile.
3 ALLEN’S ADATESH SILVERY-MIST (72 43bsq) BCR Chocolate Silver Shaded Burmilla. MN. 3.2.08.
AV NEUTER BORN MAY TO AUGUST. 1 entered. 1 WAIN & BROWN’S STRIPEYCATS CHUHA (72a) Blue Self. MN. 23.5.08. A shy lad who preferred the safety of his pen. Body of very good weight for size feeling firm and muscular. Chest is gently rounded, straight back and slender legs ending in medium/ large oval shaped paws. Tail of good length and shape ending in a paintbrush tip. Head has a rather long wedge lacking width at the cheeks and having a rather square shaped muzzle. Top of head is very gently rounded with generous sized ears set well apart. Ears are of good shape and set being broad at the base, gently rounded at the tips and in profile have the correct slight forward tilt. In profile there is a moderate nose break, nose is slightly long and chin recedes and lacks some depth. Eyes are a darkish gold in colour, slightly round in shape and could benefit from being larger in size. Coat is short and close lying and a medium to dark pewter like blue sound to the roots. Presented in very good condition and although rather shy was very easy to handle.
AV NEUTER BORN SEPTEMBER TO DECEMBER. 4 entered. 1 ROBERTSHAW’S CH SHADOWS SWEETHEART LILY (72 43sq) Brown Silver Shaded Burmilla. FN. 21.9.06. Body of good weight for size. Gently rounded chest straight back and slender paws ending in neat oval shaped paws. Tail of good length and shape ending in a paintbrush shaped tip. Head has a short wide wedge. Top of head is gently rounded with medium sized ears set well apart. The ears are broad at the base, gently rounded at the tips and in profile have the desired slight forward tilt. Also in profile there is a moderate nose break, straight nose and level chin. Very pale chartreuse coloured eyes which are large and lustrous with the correct shape and set with the upper line having a slight slant and the lower line being more gently rounded. Coat short and close lying. This girl was down in my Judge’s book as a Brown Silver Shaded Burmilla however I had grave difficulties with this description as in my opinion she did not appear to have the required rich warm seal brown mantle. I was therefore just about to wrong colour her when the show manager informed me that her owner had corrected the description on the entry form and that it should be 72 43pq making her a BCR Caramel Tortie. This I felt was much more appropriate as her coat was more of a cool toned brownish grey with a honey overtone with very definite tortie shades of intensive pinkish cream and tortie markings on her paw pads. Colour more intense down the spine line, complex scarab. Presented in good condition and easy to handle.
2 EK’S KARESAMA SILVER SEAMERCURY (72 43nsq) BCR Caramel Silver Shaded Burmilla. MN. 1.11.07. Rather a cross lad today. Body of good weight for size feeling firm and muscular. Gently rounded chest, straight back and slender legs ending in oval shaped paws. Tail of good shape ending in a paintbrush tip and just balances for length. Head has a reasonable short wide wedge tapering to a blunt finish at the muzzle. Top of head is gently rounded with medium sized ears set well apart. Ears are broad at the base, gently rounded at the tips and in profile have the desired slight forward tilt. Also in profile there is a good nose break, nose is a touch long with just a slight bump. Level chin. Eyes are a pale greenish chartreuse just slightly deep set. Very nice short and close lying coat of good texture. Colour is a rather cool toned brownish grey but with a metallic sheen evident across the head and with a pristine silver undercoat. Presented in good condition but not the easiest to handle today. Just lost out to the winner who had the better overall head.
3 FARINTON-STEPHEN’S PR CHAMORE CAPTAINCLOUDY (72 43aq) BCR Blue Standard Shaded Burmilla. MN. 17.10.02.
X3 BELANGER’S RUXHILL NAUGHTY BUT NICE (72 45q) Brown Ticked Tabby. MN. 4.10.07.
AV DEBUTANTE ADULT, KITTEN OR NEUTER. 4 entered. 1 LOVELL’S MALBRANT BALHKASH (72 43bsq) BCR Chocolate Silver Shaded Burmilla. F. 7.1.09. Feisty little character who clearly enjoyed being the centre of attention! Body of good weight for size feeling firm and muscular. Chest is gently rounded, with a straight back and slender legs ending in neat oval shaped paws. Tail of good shape ending in a paintbrush tip and of good length to balance the body. Head has a very nice short wide wedge, good width at the cheeks and tapering to a blunt finish at the muzzle with just a slight teething pinch. Top of head is gently rounded with generous sized ears set well apart. The ears are broad at the base, gently rounded at the tips and in profile have the desired slight forward tilt. The head when viewed in profile has a good nose break, straight nose and level chin of good depth. Eyes are large and lustrous with the correct shape and set having a slight slant on the upper line and a more gently rounded lower line giving rise to a rather sweet Asian expression. Eyes are a pale chartreuse in colour and just a little more rounded in shape than the ideal. Very nice coat which is short and close lying and of good texture. Silvering coming through very nicely. Colour is warm chocolate with colour more intense down the spine and tail. Pale scarab. Thumbprints on the ears. Slight smudges on the limbs. Darker tail with solid colour at the tip. Feint broken necklace. Presented in very good condition. Had a little grumble or two when being handled.
2 WAIN & BROWN’S SHADOWS MISHTI (72 42) Black Smoke. FN. 5.1.06.
3 LOVEGROVE’S CHAMORE WILDTHYME (72 42hq) BCR Chocolate Tortie Smoke. F. 18.7.06.
AC SMOKE Neuter 1 entered. 1 BOB WAIN & BROWN’S SHADOWS MISHTI (72 42q) Female. 05.01.06. A lively, alert girl with a superb expression so typical in this breed. Blunt wedge is short with generous breadth at the cheek bones and over the gently rounded top of head between large ears continuing the lines of the face. Large yellow eyes showing the required full lower line with straighter upper line, widely placed. Good depth of head in profile, brow showing modest rounding, definite nose break on a nose slightly rolling off at the tip, level chin just deep enough. Muscular body of appropriate size and weight, slender legs with neat paws, tail short. Short coat feeling soft and satin-like, close lying, a warm, mid brown showing smoke effect about ½ way down the shaft, some smoke breaking through on the shoulders and flanks. Overall a very pleasing lass, full of character, not sure whether to hiss or purr so she did both!
TABBY NEUTER Male 1 entered. 1 BELANGER’S RUXHILL’S NAUGHTYBUT NICE (72 45q) 04.10.07. A sweet natured lad with a somewhat rectangular shaped, long head continuing up into high set, medium sized ears, muzzle rather narrow. The slightly narrow head makes the eyes appear a little close set however, correct in shape. Profile shows better type with gently curving brow, well defined nose break and a deep, level chin. Body of moderate size feeling heavy and well muscled, legs slim with small, oval paws. Tail short for balance. Lovely appearance to the slightly ticked, medium brown coat which is superbly prepared, close lying and short and showing an excellent gloss. Female 1 entered. 1 BOB TIBBOTT’S PR KENNBURY SEA-FAIRIE (72 45eq) 10.04.07. A very feminine Miss with a pert expression today! Short and blunt, rounded, wedge shaped head, just a little narrow over the gently rounded dome between medium ears, tilting forward, rounded at the tips, which she was holding a little close today. (I have not noticed this when I have judged her previously). Large eyes showing the required shape of nearly straight upper line, more fullness in the lower line, widely spaced and showing a muddy tone. Profile shows fair depth in the head from top of skull to lower jaw, strong nose break on a nose with a slight ‘fall-off’ at the tip, level, shallow chin. Heavy and muscular yet graceful body, slender legs, neat paws, short tail of correct thickness leading to a rounded tip. Close lying coat, short, fairly soft to the touch, well presented, a warm, milk chocolate tone with some pale red blended, well ticked near the surface of the hairs, warm, oatmeal toned base coat with some greying at the roots. Overall a lovely girl both in type and temperament.
AV DEBUTANTE ADULT 1 entered. 1 HINKS’ INYANGA TIFFKINS MIA (68aq) 16.07.08. Female A happy lady enjoying her day out, most co-operative and friendly. Head shows a slightly pointed muzzle with fair width at the cheek bones, top of head a little flat between large ears held high. Oval shaped eyes of medium size, clear yellow. Shallow head seen in profile, modest nose break and a chin which I would like a little stronger. Body of fair size and weight, lovely slender legs with small, oval feet, well plumed tail with a slight pip. Coat still developing in length at this stage however feeling soft and silky, showing silvering on nose, chest and legs, a soft pale blue with warmer tones on the shoulders.
AV KITTEN under 6 months. 2 entered. 1 WILLIAMS & PALLETT’S KENNBURY GLIMPSEOFSHE (72 43aq)Female 25.11.08. An appealing babe with an alert, interested character and very good type. Head shows the desired short, blunt wedge shape with gently rounded dome between medium ears which continue the outer lines of the face. Large, lustrous, green eyes set well apart and correctly shaped. In profile generous depth in the head, gently rounded forehead, deep, level chin. For perfection I would have like a little more nose break on a straighter nose. Elegantly slender body with slim legs leading to oval, small paws, well shaped, tapering tail, just short. Coat shows a mature quality for such a youngster, short and close lying, silk-like in texture, a soft, silvery blue/grey. An impressive girl that I shall look out for in the future. 2 DAVIS’ TRUMARK DARKSTAR JET (72) Male 10.01.09. A very sweet nature to this, the youngest babe in the show, content to be handled. Blunt muzzle on the head of medium length and width, medium sized ears held a little high today. Oval shaped, small eyes, a very deep toned golden yellow. Profile shows a fair nose break, deep, level chin, generous depth in the skull. Body of moderate size and weight, already with a feeling of developing muscle, shortish legs at present, small, rounded feet; tail just short for balance and with a slight thickening at the tip. Coat still showing the longer kitten length and more open texture, the black not yet sound to the roots, showing the odd white hair over the shoulders. At this stage this lad’s features will be changing and constantly developing.
AV KITTEN 6-10 months. 6 entered 4 very promising kittens present. 1 LAWRENCE’S LAWRENCO WOODLANDS ZIVA (72 45q) 14.08.08. Superb shape to the head with correct size, shape and set to ears and green eyes giving an overall balanced appearance. Good profile too, depth in the skull, rounded forehead, strong chin, adequate nose break which could have had a little more definition for perfection. Body feels heavy and is well muscled, well grown and with a slender, elegant appearance. Slim legs, small, oval feet, tapering tail short for balance. Coat is very short and fine, close lying and glossy, several clear bands of ticking, attractive leg markings, and, on the head M and skull cap, the eyes enhanced by eye-liner. A lovely example of the breed for her type, coat and excellent nature. 2 HAMILTON’S INYANGA CLARINDA (68 43q) Female 30.10.08. A beautiful girl with a superb short, blunt, broad wedge shaped head, the width continuing at the jaw hinge and over the gently rounded dome. Medium/large, well furnished ears follow the outer facial lines, tilt forward, round tipped. The most expressive, very large, green eyes well shaped and widely placed. In profile generous depth in the head and the level chin, definite nose break. Body of good size and muscular feel, just heavy enough, legs of medium thickness, medium, oval feet, tail length balances. Soft, well prepared coat not yet developed its length, very lightly shaded brown over a warm, beige base. Slightly shy preferring the safety of her blanket to being on the trolley, however perfectly behaved. 3 BRUCE-GARDNER’S FRILFORD PATINEUSE. Ex 3 ROBERTSHAW’S SHADOWS WINTERS EVE.
AV BREEDERS’ NEUTER 1 entered. 1 WAIN & BROWN’S STRIPEYCATS CHUHA (72a) Male 23.05.08. A heavy and large boy, feeling well muscled; an affectionate nature that appeared to enjoy being handled. Moderate length legs with oval, medium paws and a super tail for length to balance, tapering to a fine tip. Long head with rather a pointed, fine muzzle, a pronounced whisker pinch. Large ears continue the angular lines of the head. Golden yellow eyes, large and placed widely, just a little round today. In profile nose break is fair, chin just a little weak. Beautifully prepared, short coat feeling soft and dense, a pewter blue tone with some silvering on the rounded areas.
AV NON BREEDERS’ NEUTER 8 entered. 1 HARBOTTLE-SEAR’S PR KARESAMA SILVER SEAPRINCE (72 43bsq) Male 01.11.07. A heavy, well grown boy with firmly muscled feel, straight back, rounded chest; medium legs with moderately sized, oval feet, tail showing correct thickness and taper, just short for balance. Definite wedge shape to the head with medium ears continuing the lines of the face, rounded tips, tilting forward. Expressive, green eyes, large and well shaped. Coat slightly long though with a soft, fine texture, a warm, milk chocolate tone with a sparkling silver base coat. A pleasing exhibit with a superbly friendly nature. Ex 2 WOODHEAD’S KENNBURY TIPU MOHAN.
CHRISTIAN CAMPBELL THOMPSON MEMORIAL CLASS. AV ADULT, KITTEN or NEUTER for temperament only. 1 ROBINSON’S KARESAMA SILVER SEAPEARL such a sweetheart. 2 LOVEGROVE’S CHAMORE WILDTHYME friendly and with loads of character. Ex 2 HARBOTTLE-SEAR’S PR KARESAMA SILVER SEAPRINCE just wanted to cuddle!