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Bengal Cat Club
25th July 2009
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Once again our thanks to Elaine, John & Lisa for giving us such a special show.
The atmosphere was so friendly and everything was so well organised. Each year they manage to give it that special something – it is a show to look forward to. Many thanks again to Helen Hardwick for stewarding for me. I do enjoy her company and can totally relax knowing that she has everything under control.
GRAND CLASS – PREMIER BENGAL NEUTER MALE OPEN (1 Present)
1 GR PR EGAN’S GR CH & IGR PR ZAWADI SHAMWARI 76 30 (26.06.06).
Only one present, but a worthy winner. Large, gentle boy with well-muscled body, long, sturdy legs and large, round paws. Tail, with black tip, balances body. Nicely glittered soft plush coat. Lines running over coat merging in with broken spine line. Good spots but would prefer a little more contrast with background, but still very acceptable. Well spotted tummy. Head slightly longer than wide with medium to large well-spaced ears. Profile shows gentle slope to broad, even nose and deep, level chin. Green well-spaced eyes with pale spectacles. Blunt end to balanced muzzle displaying very good whisker pads. Superb temperament. In fact, I was so impressed with his temperament I gave him my Judge’s Special Rosette.
GRAND CLASS – PREMIER BENGAL NEUTER FEMALE OPEN (2 Present)
1 GR PR MORELAND’S PR TOBYSDEN FANTASIA 76 30 (04.06.07)
Large well-grown muscular lady with presence. Straight back, strong limbs and large paws. Substantial tail with black tip which balances body well. Plush silky close-lying coat with glitter. Good contrast with two-tone brown/sorrel spots and arrowhead with pale gold background. Head slightly longer than wide with large to medium ears of very good shape and set. Widely-spaced round to oval green nocturnal eyes with pale spectacles, giving lovely wild look to head. Well-formed muzzle showing very pronounced whisker pads. Broad even nose with gentle slope in profile. Level, slightly shallow chin. Lovely self-possessed young girl.
2 RES GR PR GOODGER’S GR PR WELLMAR ARAPAHOKIOWA 76a30 (15.03.02)
Lovely mature girl with substantial muscular body, strong limbs, rounded chest and correct tail with rings and dark tip. Dark spots on a plush glittered background showing very good contrast for her age. Head slightly longer than wide with medium well-set ears wide at the base with slight forward tilt. Strong blue colour to well-spaced eyes with pale spectacles. Clear pencilling on cheeks. Broad nose and good balance to muzzle with excellent whisker pads. Profile shows tiny bump on nose and strong level chin. A delightful cat with all the aplomb of a real professional.
SILVER KITTEN ASSESSMENT (2 Present)
NO MERIT: AHMED’S KARSUKA TATYANA F 76 30S (05.12.08)
Overall impression: – slightly unusual colour for a silver, leans towards the snow coat colour.
Head, inc Ears: Good width to top. “M” on forehead. Ears medium, well-set. Muzzle a little fine and pointed, needs to develop some whisker pads. Broad nose with slight dip in profile. shallow chin.
Eyes: Green, widely-spaced and expressive.
Body, inc Legs & Feet: Muscular feel with straight back, sturdy limbs and rounded paws.
Tail: A little bony. Tip not solid black.
Coat: Soft and slightly long.
Colour/Pattern: Pale charcoal spots with some rosettes forming. Also two-toned arrowheads. Spots on paws.
Temperament & Condition: Sweet nature, well presented.
General Remarks: Unfortunately she has a fixed deviation of the sternum, as confirmed by the Duty Vet, so I was unable to award her a merit.
MERIT: HUNTER’S SUPERNOVA ANGEL OF TALLICA F 70 30s (17.01.09)
Overall impression: – Very attractive kitten.
Head, inc Ears: Head slightly small for body. Medium ears, broad, even nose with gentle slope to profile. Chin just a little shallow. Whisker pads forming. Just a hint of tarnish on the muzzle.
Eyes: Golden, widely-spaced and expressive
Body, inc Legs & Feet: Muscular body, strong limbs and rounded paws.
Tail: Very good tail for shape and length with black tip and rings.
Coat: Soft and plush – close-lying with diamond glitter
Colour/Pattern: Black clearly-defined spots and arrowheads. Some vertical alignment. Spots on paws. Excellent silvering to background coat. Wide unbroken spine line.
Temperament & Condition: Lovely condition
General Remarks: Grumbles, but harmless!
SILVER NEUTER ASSESSMENT (1 Present)
MERIT: HUNTER’S SILVERGLAM DARWIN MN 76 30s (20.02.08)
Overall impression: – Well-grown lad with excellent contrast.
Head, inc Ears: Head slightly longer than wide. Medium to large ears, well set with slight forward tilt. Gentle curve to broad even nose and level chin. Well-developed whisker pads Minimal tarnishing on muzzle only.
Eyes: Pale green widely-spaced and expressive.
Body, inc Legs & Feet: Well-muscled strong lad with sturdy legs and rounded paws.
Tail: Good length and shape with dark tip – balances body.
Coat: Excellent texture, plush and silky with diamond glitter
Colour/Pattern: Very striking with dense, large, black spots and excellent silver background, showing amazing contrast.
Temperament & Condition: Excellent condition
General Remarks: A really lovely example of a Silver Bengal.
AC SPOTTED ADULT MALE (7 Present)
1: DAVIES’ SUNTOUCHED SANTINO
Very muscular boy with strong shoulders and neck, extremely well grown for age with mature body, rounded chest and very sturdy limbs and balanced tail. Lovely texture to well-presented glittered coat with golden background to well-defined rosettes. Broken spine line. Double necklaces. Clear lines over head. Head slightly longer than wide. Very broad, even nose showing gentle slope in profile. Medium/small correct ears. Well-spaced greenish yellow, oval eyes. Good whisker pads forming. Promising lad.
2: HERKES’ ZAWADI MATRIX
Rangy but muscular lad with straight back, sturdy legs and rounded paws. Tail balances body well. Lovely soft, dense, well-presented glittered coat with clear buff background and two-toned rosettes and arrowheads. Head slightly longer than wide with medium well-set ears. Green well-spaced eyes of oval shape with pale spectacles. Muzzle just a fraction fine, but good whisker pads forming. Sweet cat.
3: HENDERSON’S NEWTONS DUKE
AC SPOTTED ADULT FEMALE (6 Present)
1: RILEY-JONES GR CH BAMBINO SHADOWDANCER
I just love this girl. She was born way before her time! Lovely head, deep-green eyes, excellent whisker pads, small balanced ears, and lovely muscular body with well-defined spots well spaced apart. She takes some beating!
2: FYFE’S GLITTERGLAM OOH LA LA
Sexy little girl – very friendly and calling! Long body with rounded chest and correct limbs. Balanced tail. Silky texture to clearly-marked, glittered coat with large two-toned doughnut rosettes and arrowheads. Head slightly longer than wide – top of head rather flat. Ears medium to large of good shape and set. Widely-spaced expressive green eyes, round to oval. Whisker pads starting to form. Profile shows slight dip to nose and firm chin.
3: RICHMOND-WATSON’S CH OWNLSDENE LODESTAR RISING
AC JUNIOR ADULT (8 Present)
1: FYFE’S GLITTERGLAM OOH LA LA 76 30) F
2: HERKES’ ZAWADI MATRIX (76 30) M
3: RILEY-JONES’ BAMBINO SUNSHADOW (76 30) M
AC SENIOR ADULT (4 Present)
1: RILEY-JONES GR CH BAMBINO SHADOWDANCER (76 30) F
2: RICHMOND-WATSON’S CH OWNLSDENE LODESTAR RISING (76 30) F
3: WELLINGTON’S CH ZUGZOG ROMEO NAMOURAI (76 30) M
AC SPOTTED NEUTER MALE (4 Present)
What a lovely class!
1: CRUTCHLEY’S IMP GR PR TOBYSDEN BALOU
Large substantial boy of very good overall type. Soft plush close lying coat. Black spots on a golden background. Broken spine line. Lovely broad even nose showing gentle slope in profile and level chin. Strong green eye colour with pale spectacles. Very stylish.
2: RANSOM’S TYPHAST ULYSSES
Another very stylish boy and extremely well grown for under a year old. Long bodied with good tail. large black two toned rosettes and arrowheads with pale gold background. Very busy coat. Head slightly longer than wide with broad even nose showing slight dip and deep strong chin. Ran winner very close.
X2: WILLIAMS & KENNEDY’S TYPHAST JALAL
Strong muscular boy with lovely clear large black spots and arrowheads. Pale gold background to glittered soft close-lying coat. Tail balances. Head slightly longer than wide with medium to large well-set ears. Broad nose with slight dip. Level chin. Widely spaced expressive yellow oval to round eyes. Good whisker pads.
3: BOLTON’S WOTHORPE RUBENS
AC SPOTTED NEUTER FEMALE (1 Present)
1: MORELAND’S PR TOBYSDEN FANTASIA
AC DEBUTANTE NEUTER (3 Present)
1: RANSOM’S TYPHAST ULYSSES (76 30) MN
2: JESSOP’S GLITTERBUG POLKA DOT (76 30) MN
Large well-grown boy – very heavy to pick up! Lovely, muscular feel with strong neck, sturdy limbs and balanced tail. Head slightly longer than wide with yellow eyes and pronounced whisker pads.
3: BARBER’S KINYOZI KAORI (76 30) FN
AC SPECIAL LIMIT NEUTER (5 Present)
1: GR CH & IGR PR ZAWADI SHAMWARI (76 30) MN
2: HYLAND’ TYPHAST XERXES (76a-+ 20) MN
Lovely mature older boy with strong muscular body, rounded chest and sturdy limbs. Deep ivory background to glittered brown two toned marbled snow coat of lovely soft texture. Head slightly longer than wide with very good whisker pads. Profile shows gentle slope to nose and level chin. Sweet lad.
3: HUNTER’S SILVERGLAM DARWIN (76 30a) MN
DR GWENDA LEEDHAM MEMORIAL CLASS (10 Present)
I was delighted to have the privilege of judging this class. When we took on Gwenda’s cats to find them homes they were mainly elderly much-loved neuters. I therefore chose the winner of this very special class as I felt she would have liked. The choice was Goodger’s Snow Female Neuter Gr. Pr. Wellmar Arapahokiowa, a much-loved seven-year-old.
Thanks to Team Robinson for the invite to this friendly show. I had a pleasant day amongst the Bengals and many thanks to my husband Keith for stewarding.
OPEN CLASSES
SNOW SPOTTED (AOC-EYED) KITTEN FEMALE
1ST & BOB BAKER’S OWLSDENE ALASKA (76a 30) F 26.02.09
A well-grown young girl of not quite 5 months & of a good weight for her size. Head of medium length & slightly longer that wide with rounded contours. Good chin & level bite but her muzzle needs to broaden. Large nose & good width between the ears. Shallow concave curve to the profile. Well-set ears that are not too large but rather tall. Large oval eyes set on a slant. Elegant body with muscular limbs to balance, moderately long tail but it is a little fine. Close-lying coat that is a fraction long & could be denser but probably changing at this age. Lovely clear pattern for a snow with large arrowhead spots on a tan base on the body, spine line breaking up & pearl dusting showing. Excellent cheek markings and complex scarab. Spotted tummy & ringed tail with a dark tip. She grumbled a little but was OK to handle.
BROWN MARBLED NEUTER, FEMALE
1ST PC & BOB LEE’S GR PR KALUKIKATZ ARABESQUE (76 20) FN 01.03.05
A big strong girl of 4 years with a powerful body. Strong head, a broad medium wedge with a large nose & broad muzzle with pronounced whisker pads. Good profile & strong chin, bite slightly untidy but level. Well-set ears of medium size and large oval eyes of a good green colour. Thick neck & strong muscular body with muscular limbs of medium length and large round feet. Excellent tail of medium length and even thickness. Dense soft coat with a marbled pattern of black & brown marking on a golden base, asymmetrical with horizontal flow. Spotted tummy, barred limbs & ringed tail. Shown in lovely condition and easy to handle.
SNOW SPOTTED NEUTER MALE
1ST PC MACLAINE’S BOMBASTIC MIDNIGHT (76b 30) MN 01.05.07
A handsome blue-eyed fellow of 2 years with a lovely dense coat. Broad masculine head slightly longer than wide with rounded contours. Large nose & broad muzzle, scissor bite & rounded chin. Well-set reasonably small ears that are not too tall. Large oval eyes of good shape & set & stunning blue colour. Strong muscular body with strong limbs to balance, good tail of medium length, thick at the base and only slightly tapering. Short soft coat clearly spotted, well-spaced spots that could be a little larger, some linkage on the shoulders. Clear head markings & well-marked limbs. Pink nose leather, paw pads mainly brown but some pink on the back pads. Shown in lovely condition.
SNOW SPOTTED BENGAL NEUTER FEMALE
BOB GOODGER’S GR PR WELLMAR ARAPAHOKIOWA (76a 30) FN 15.03.02
A mature girl of 7 years with a lovely coat, soft & dense. Lovely head, a medium wedge slightly longer than wide. Well-set ears & large greeny-blue eyes. Level bite. Well-fed body with limbs & tail to balance. Lovely feel to her coat which has distinct spotting of arrowhead spots but a little ticking showing in the ground colour. Lots of pearl dusting. Happy to stand on the table & be admired, a pleasure to judge.
MISCELLANEOUS CLASSES
AC MARBLED ADULT MALE
1ST LONG’S KERRYDOWN CARAMEL SURPRISE (76 20) M Brown Marbled
A young chap of 13 months with amazing clarity to his marbled coat pattern. Head obviously still developing but good width between his ears. Shallow chin & scissor bite. Wide-set ears with a broad base & rounded tips, large green eyes. Strong muscular body with muscular limbs of medium length and moderately long tail. Coat short & soft but could be denser, swirls of black & brown marking on a golden base, slightly asymmetrical with horizontal flow. Shown in lovely condition but a little shy, he was happier in his pen.
AC MARBLED ADULT FEMALE
1ST RICHMOND-WATSON’S DIJATI CHAMPAGNE BUBBLES (76b 20) F Snow Marbled
A mature girl of a good weight for her size. Head of medium length & slightly longer than wide but her muzzle could be a little broader. Strong chin & level bite. Medium-sized ears set well apart. Lovely blue eye colour though it was difficult to get her to open her eyes. Strong muscular body with limbs to balance, tail of medium length but it could be thicker and tapers slightly. Marbled pattern on the body on a pale base with pearl dusting. Complex scarab marking, spotted tummy & under ring on the tail. Pink nose leather with a dark outline.
AC ADOLESCENT ADULT
1ST JESSOP’S GLITTERBUG THEA (76 30) F Brown Spotted
A young girl of 12 months who needs to mature. Head broad between the ears but her profile is a little straight, strong chin and level bite. Good breadth to the muzzle and pronounced whisker pads. Her ears are a little large and they could be wider apart, large eyes of a greeny colour. Quite long body with medium limbs but they are a touch fine with small paws, tapering tail. Soft coat with large spots of a single colour & good contrast with the ground colour, broken spine line.
2ND MERCIER-SAUNDERS & HERBST’S PUREBLISS FICTION (76 30) M Brown Spotted
A young lad of 13 months but well-developed with a broad masculine head and good width between the ears. Large nose & broad muzzle but his chin could be stronger. Well-set ears with a broad base & rounded tips, medium in size and short. Large eyes of oval shape but they are a touch bold. Muscular body with limbs to balance & medium length tail but sadly with a small fault at the tip. Soft coat clearly spotted with rosetted spots with a dark outline on a golden base. Good head markings, ringed tail with a dark tip.
AC NOVICE KITTEN
1ST CHISNALL’S BUNDLE BENGALS ASLAN (76 30) M Brown Spotted
A lively boy of 5 months with a playful nature. Head longer than wide with a curve to the profile plus a large nose bump. His ears are held a touch upright, large oval eyes set on a slant. Sleek body with muscular limbs, moderately long tail of reasonable thickness. Coat a little long & so the pattern is a little diffuse but large rosetted spots visible. Spotted tummy.
2ND BOIZARD-NEIL’S BAMBINO TRULY SCRUMPTIOUS (76 20) F Brown Marbled
A young girl of not quite 4 months who was rather apprehensive and had a worried expression. Head a medium wedge with a gentle curve to the profile and shallow chin. Wide set ears with a broad base but they are rather pointed. Large oval eyes, a little full but probably because of her mood. Short soft coat with a warm colour to the underparts, marbled pattern a little diffuse and showing some ticking in the ground colour.
AC ARISTOCRAT NEUTER
1ST MACLAINE’S BOMBASTIC MIDNIGHT
AC NOT HAVING WON A PC, IC OR MERIT NEUTER
1ST WILLIAMS & KENNEDY’S TYPHAST JALAL (76 30) MN Brown Spotted
A well-grown young man of only 12 months with a lovely dense soft coat. Head small in relation to his body, a medium wedge slightly longer than wide. Large nose but his muzzle could be broader. Curve to the profile, level bite & rounded chin. His ears are a little tall but set wide with a broad base & rounded tips. Large eyes of good shape & set. Long muscular body with elegant limbs and round feet. Moderately long tail that tapers a little and is rather bony at the tip. Coat clearly spotted with large spots with a dark outline & good contrast but the overall colour could be richer. Spine line a little solid but hopefully it is still breaking up. Well-marked limbs and ringed tail. Super temperament and shown in lovely condition.
2ND EYRE-BROOK’S WOTHORPE WICKHAM (76 30) MN Brown Spotted
A young lad of only 15 months but very well grown with a strong muscular body but elegant too. His head reflects his age, good width between his ears but his muzzle needs to broaden. Gentle curve to the profile but his chin could be stronger. Moderately large ears with a broad base & set wide apart. Large eyes of oval shape set on a slant. Muscular body with limbs to balance & moderately long, slightly tapering tail. Soft dense coat clearly spotted with large spots spaced wide apart. Good head & leg markings. Easy to handle though he preferred to hide under his blanket.
HOUSEHOLD PET CLASSES
OPEN CLASSES
AC SH NON-PEDIGREE PET
1ST SAUNDERS’S BOBBY DAZZLER
A well-grown silver spotted & white boy of 7 months. A handsome fellow who looks as if he has some Exotic or Persian in his background. Soft dense well-groomed coat with patches of silver spotting on the body contrasting with white on his chest, limbs & feet and an inverted white “V” on his face. Shown in lovely condition, a gentle boy if a little reserved.
MISCELLANEOUS CLASSES
AC ADULT OR KITTEN WITH MOST UNUSUAL COAT PATTERN
1ST FRANKLIN’S LOUIE
A happy fellow of 3 years, a short-haired spotted tabby on a ticked background. Lovely expressive greeny-coloured eyes. A confident boy enjoying his day out!
2ND O’SHEA’S WATSON O’SHEA
Another short-haired tabby with a dense coat with large spots on a ticked base. A well-grown fellow of 1 year with a gentle nature. Difficult to choose between the 2 boys.
A nice show with plenty of space to move around. Thank you for the invite.
Many thanks to Rob Murton for his company and attention during the day, a bit introduction for me to the Bengals.
BROWN (BLACK) SPOTTED ADULT MALE.
BOB. Moreland’s GR CH LLANDAR SABU.
All the following boys are still very young and have some maturing to do.
1st Ch. Boizard-Neil’s BAMBINO SEAPRINCE. Quite tense. A young lad and still quite rangey needing to develop muscle. Good length of body with even broad tail. Head of right proportions to body. Medium to small ears well set. Has slight concave nose line and firm level chin. Cheeks developing well, a little fine in the muzzle as yet. Almost round eyes a little full. Very good short dense, luxurious coat with distinctive markings. Large arrowheads. Some slight linkage.
2nd. Mercier Saunders and Herbst’s PUREBLISS FICTION. A very strong muscular body. Very well developed, but has some more maturing to do. Good length broad tail but has a slight fault. Basically good head lines. Head small in proportion to body. Medium size ears. Almost round eyes. Good nose line. Reasonably broad nose. Really nice lustrous coat with glitter. Well defined markings. Pity about the tail.
3rd. Henderson’s NEWTONS DUKE. Quite well developed lad with good length of tail which tapers slightly. Good legs and oval paws. Very broad in the cheeks. Medium size ears well held. Almost round eyes. Muzzle still to develop. Coat on the longer side and a little harsh. Needs more definition of markings. Some arrowheads.
4th. Davies’ SUNTOUCHED SANTINO. A very powerful lad with well muscled body. Good length tail, broad at base. Strong legs and oval paws. Head rather on the long side to balance. Medium to small ears. Quite long in the nose . Broad nose. Eyes well set. I really liked this boys coat, extremely good texture with well developed markings and showing glitter.
BROWN (BLACK) SPOTTED ADULT FEMALE.
1st Ch. Fyfe’s GLITTERGLAM OHH LALA. A lovely girl. A lovely girl. Really nice strong muscular body with good length tail reasonably broad. Well balanced head lines with medium size ears, well held. Well developed cheeks. Good nose line, a little fine in the muzzle. Super coat quality. Very distinctive markings, showing arrowheads.
2nd. Davies’ SUNTOUCHED ANYA. A rather nice girl, still young and needs to mature. Lither body with good length broad tail, rather slight legs. Well proportioned head in relation to body. Medium size ears well placed. Good open eyes. Has slight nose dip, reasonably broad nose. Very good coat texture and really strong distinct markings. Has that really wild look.
3rd. Donald & Bradley’s ZAWADI BARBURY BELLE. A slightly more mature girl. Has quite strong body and reasonably broad tail. Head of good proportions with really broad nose. Ears held tall. Rather full in the eyes. Has some nose dip. Really shows glitter. Well developed markings.
SNOW MARBLED (BLUE-EYED) MALE KITTEN.
1st. Richmond Watson’s OWLSDENE ICE-BLAZE. A very nicely developed well grown young lad at four months. Sturdy feel to body with good length tail. Good legs and feet. Well proportioned head lines with medium size slightly tall held ears. Good eye set of reasonably blue colour, tendency to a wandering eye. Good nose line and broad muzzle. Shows real pearl dusting, coat pattern developing.
SNOW MARBLED (BLUE-EYED) FEMALE KITTEN.
1st BOB. Richmond-Watson’s OWLSDENE DIAVAC DREAMER. A very nice promising girl at nearly nine months. Good size well matured body of good substance. Good length broad tail. Strong legs and oval paws. Very nice gentle head contours with rounded head lines. Medium size ears well held. Good eye shape of reasonable blue colour. Extremely good quality coat showing pearl dusting, and very distinctive marbled markings.
2nd Mercier Saunders’ SPARKESPOTS BLOSSOM. Quite nicely grown girl at five months. Goode length body, needs to fill out. Good length broadish tail. Broad head with medium size ears well held. Good eye shape of medium blue colour. Good nose line. Chin falls away a little. Very good coat quality with nice marble markings developing. Clear pearl dusting.
Thank you for the invitation to judge at this friendly show. My grateful thanks to Beverly Griffiths for coming especially to steward for me and for handling the cats with such care and consideration.
BENGAL GRAND CHAMPION: MALE
GR CH HEDGES GR CH KALUKIKATZ AMARILLO 76 30
Well structured boy who is muscular and robust, well muscled limbs, large round paws, thick even tail well proportioned. Dense luxurious coat has well defined pattern showing rosettes and arrowhead spots, streaks and smaller spots, complex scarab and well defined facial markings, warm ground colour and glittered appearance. Broad medium head has rounded contours, gentle profile curve, large broad nose & puffed leather, full muzzle, wide-set canines. Medium ears well placed, large oval eyes are well set, lovely expression.
RES RICHMOND-WATSON CH OWLSDENE MR DARCY 76 30
Young boy very well muscled with nice substance to long body, very good tail and limbs in proportion, large round paws. His coat feels soft and luxurious to touch, all markings are clear against a bright golden ground, arrowhead spots, rosettes, well defined tail and leg markings, nice scarab and facial markings. His head is balanced, rounded contours, high cheeks, broad nose has slightly puffed leather, good muzzle and whisker pads, wide canines. Ears medium to large at present and he has time to grow into them. Large oval eyes have lovely expression.
BENGAL GRAND CHAMPION: FEMALE
GR CH RILEY-JONES GR CH BAMBINO SHADOWDANCER 76 30
Mature lass of excellent type, robust and very well balanced. Sleek and muscular body on firm limbs, paws large and rounded, very good tail. Her coat is very dense and feels luxurious, well defined pattern, rosettes and arrowheads, streaks and tiny spots, lovely facial markings all clearly marked. Showing overall glitter. Broad medium wedge has rounded contours, medium ears well placed, very good profile line, strong broad muzzle, pronounced whisker pads, wide-set canines. Almost round eyes are well set, lovely expression. Rather tense.
RES RICHMOND-WATSON CH OWLSDENE LODESTAR RISING 76 30
Sleek and muscular body on firm limbs, large rounded paws, tail in proportion. Very nice coat texture is soft and luxurious, showing warmth to the ground colour with clearly defined pattern, rosettes and arrowheads, tail and leg rings well marked, very nice head and facial markings. Neat head has rounded contours, medium ears well set, profile shows slight concave curve at nose, fullness at muzzle, wide-set canines, pronounced whisker pads, slightly puffed nose leather. Large oval eyes set well, nice expression.
SNOW SPOTTED (BLUE OR AOC EYED) ADULT: MALE
1 CC BOB CHISNALL PUREBLISS KUDOS 76b30
Excellent size and structure for his age, sleek and muscular with strength at neck. Well proportioned tail and limbs, large round paws. Lovely coat texture feels dense and luxurious, his pattern is generally well marked on light ivory ground, rosettes and arrowheads evident, leg rings, well defined head markings, overall he is nicely dusted in pearl. His head has broad medium wedge with rounded contours, well defined profile line, his muzzle just needs to fill-out. Broad nose with slightly puffed leather, wide-set canines, large oval eyes are deep blue. A handsome good natured boy.
SNOW SPOTTED (BLUE OR AOC EYED) ADULT: FEMALE
1 CC BENNETT AFFECTIONATE MOONSTONE 76a30
Pretty girl who is alert and lively. Muscular body on firm legs, well shaped paws, very good tail, all in proportion. Her coat is soft and has a very nice ‘feel’ to it, the pattern clearly visible on warm ivory ground, showing very good spotting, leg and tail markings, nice head and facial markings including scarab. Overall has appearance of pearl dusting. Her head is shaping-up well, very good profile line, ears are set well, nose is quite broad with slightly puffed leather. Large expressive eyes are well set, showing very nice expression.
SILVER BENGAL ASSESSMENT ADULT: FEMALE
MERIT TO: COULTHURST SILVERGLAM ESTELLE 76 30s
Such an attractive young lady! Very good substance and muscle to body, tail and limbs in proportion, well rounded paws. Lovely coat texture and the jet black spotting contrasts well with excellent silver ground, each spot clearly defined, lovely facial markings, overall she has diamond dusting. Very good head, ears set well, very nice profile line, good muzzle, lovely white teeth showing wide canines. Large oval eyes are well set, lovely expression.. She is a real sweetie and I loved her.
AC NOVICE ADULT:
1 SILVERGLAM ESTELLE
2 SUNTOUCHED ANYA
Lovely girl with a stunning pattern to her coat, head developing well and she looks promising.
1 PUREBLISS FICTION
SPECIAL LIMIT ADULT:
1 CH ZUGZOG ROMEO NAMOURAI
Big handsome boy of super type and coat, broad head is a little flat above eyes, large expressive eyes, very nice temperament.
1 NEWTONS DUKE
Well structured youngster very nice overall, lovely coat pattern with glitter. Broad well shaped head, good muzzle, chin could be stronger, lovely eyes and expression.
1 PUREBLISS KUDOS
MAIDEN KITTEN:
1 GIRADELLE SUMMER BREEZE
Super kitten with a lovely coat, plenty of clear spots and nice glitter. Head has good shape, very nice face and expression.
1 SUPERNOVA ANGEL OF TALLICA
Another super kitten with a clear silver coat showing distinct pattern and diamond dusting.
1 OWLSDENE HARMONY
KITTEN 6-9 MONTHS:
1 ZAWADI FIRECRACKER
Well grown kitten feeling solid and robust. Lovely coat and pattern, very good head, growing into ears, lovely eyes and expression.
1 GIRADELLE SUMMER BREEZE
2 KARSUKA TATYANA
MARBLED NEUTER: MALE
1 SOOSTEE WHITE KNIGHT
Old friend of mine, super coat has such a lovely ‘feel’ about it. Very good head. A friendly boy, robust and alert.
MARBLED NEUTER: FEMALE
1 GR PR KALUKIKATZ ARABESQUE
Large well structured girl feeling really solid and in proportion. Very good coat texture and markings, broad well shaped head, lovely face and expression.
2 TOBYSDEN DAISYMAE
Well muscled and well proportioned lass, very good coat texture, good head, lovely clear blue eyes.
ADULT, KITTEN OR NEUTER BORN JULY-SEPTEMBER:
1 AFFEECTIONATE ACE VENTURA
Alert and lively youngster developing well, very nice coat texture and pattern, head shaping up well, lovely eyes and expression.
2 TYPHAST XERXES
Huge well-fed fellow, dense coat has lovely texture, very good head and ears, large expressive eyes.
BAMBINO SUMMERLOVE
NON-PEDIGREE LIVING WITH A PEDIGREE:
1 TWINKLE
Well presented puss in lovely condition and such a sweet temperament
ROYAL CANIN: AOC NON-PEDIGREE:
1 BOBBY DAZZLER
A most attractive puss in lovely condition, she has a super temperament.
Another great show – one of my favourites with Elaine, Lisa and John at the helm. I thank them for my invitation to Judge together with the hospitality extended. To have so many Bengals under one roof is great. I also give my apologies to the Show management team and the exhibitors for the delay in my forwarding this report.
BROWN (BLACK) SPOTTED 14WKS – 6MTHS MALE KITTEN: This class was really great with some quality kittens present. Alas only four placings available.
1 AND BOB GIRAUDY’S GIRADELLE CHEETARO: DOB 3.3.09: A beautifully balanced head with fairly broad muzzle. Good clear face markings and pattern. Profile shows gentle rounded brow, slight curve to nose line, moderately firm chin and level bite. Ears medium in size, wide at base with good width between and correctly set. Eyes fairly round in shape, large in size and correctly set. Body medium to long in length and feeling very strong and muscular. Legs medium in length, moderately strong and muscular with largish rounded paws. Leg pattern very clear being a mixture of broken rings and small spots. Tail long, although medium thick and even. Body pattern extends unbroken down one third of tail and then breaks into clear rings ending in a black tip. Coat super short, very dense, luxurious and with the correct feel. Coat colours a pale gold ground with dark brown large, very distinct spots, most of which are rosetted. Tummy clearly spotted, two necklaces and one chinstrap complete a super pattern. A really super boy who was well presented and very easy to assess.
2 HERKES’ ADNIOSH PURE CHAOS: DOB17.2.09: Another super boy who ran the winner very close. Head well balanced being a broad medium wedge with strong broad muzzle and a large and broad nose. Face markings and pattern very clear and running over head and down neck flowing into a very complex shoulder pattern. Profile good showing gentle curve to nose line, firm chin and level bite. Ears a fraction on the large side at present but do have good width between and are correctly set. Eyes large in size, oval in shape and correctly set. Body has a good strong feel to it and is medium in length and well developed. Legs medium in length and strong with large rounded paws. Leg pattern shows primarily rings with spotted paws. Tail long, which balances body well but needs to be thicker. Pattern very clear being a mixture of rings and dashes. Coat super being short in length, dense and soft to the touch. Coat colours a pale gold ground with medium sized dark brown spots, most of which are rosetted and clearly defined. There are a couple of rib stripes on each side of the body at present. Tummy clearly spotted, one chinstrap and two necklaces evident. A well presented lad with a super temperament. Lost out to the winner on rib stripes and a slightly fine tail.
3 FYFE’S GLITTERGLAM AGASSI: DOB 11.03.09: Another welcoming lad with an absolutely stunning coat pattern and a lot to say for himself. Head at present needs more width across top to balance its length. Muzzle needs to be broader, at present it is too narrow and gives the impression of having a slight pinch. Maybe teething? Good clear pattern and markings to face. Profile shows the slightest of curves to the nose line, firm chin and level bite. Ears medium in size with correct width between and well set. Eyes almond in shape, large in size and correctly set. Body very long and muscular with the correct feel to it. Legs medium in length, muscular with a pattern of some rings but primarily spotted. Tail long and very fine, almost a whip and a pattern of rings interspersed with small spots. Coat very short, not particularly dense, although moderately soft to the touch. Coat colours a pale gold ground with very dark brown spots, almost all of which were rosetted and very distinct. Tummy very clearly spotted, two necklaces and one chin complete the pattern. A very welcoming and chatty chap. I awarded maximum points for coat pattern but felt his head, at present, was a little unbalanced.
4 PEACE’S BARIJKA RUPERT: DOB 30.3.09: This lad was the baby of the group. Head very nice indeed being a broad medium wedge with a full and broad muzzle. Nose large and broad with puffed nose leather. Moderately good face markings and pattern. Profile shows gentle curve to nose line, firm chin and level bite. Ears medium in size with good width between and correctly set. Eyes oval in shape, large in size and well set. Body long in length and for his age well developed. Legs of medium length, muscular and showing broken rings by way of pattern. Paws medium to large in size and rounded. Tail of correct length but I would prefer it thicker as I felt it a little lean. Tail markings and pattern good, showing clear, mostly complete rings. Coat excellent being short in length, very dense, luxurious and soft to the touch. Everything it should be and I felt the best in the class. Coat colours are a bright gold ground with mid brown spots and a lovely pale tummy with clear mid brown spots. Spot sizes range from medium to large, some of which are arrowheaded and most are generally well defined.
A well presented lad who compared very favourably with higher placed cats. It was a case of my deciding that the coat contrast was not as strong as the other kittens. Temperament was good and he was easy to assess although rather shy and retiring today.
BROWN (BLACK) SPOTTED 14 WKS – 6MTHS FEMALE KITTEN:
1 HERKES’ ADNIOSH HIPPY CHICK: DOB 17.2.09: This girl was the eldest in the class and litter sister to the male kitten placed second above, with strong similarities. Head well balanced being a broad medium wedge with strong broad muzzle and large and broad nose. Face markings and pattern good and run over head and down neck where it scatters into many little spots over shoulders. Profile good showing gentle curve to nose line, firm chin and level bite. Ears small to medium in size with good width between and well set. Eyes large in size, slightly oval in shape and correctly set. Body medium to long in length and feeling strong and muscular for her size. Legs medium in length and muscular with a pattern of mostly small spots. Paws medium in size, rounded in shape and with a scattering of very small spots on toes. Tail very nice, medium in length, thick and even with a rounded tip. Coat very nice, short in length, dense and very soft to the touch. Coat colours very pale gold ground with black spots. Spot sizes are primarily small although there are lots and lots of them, giving a busy pattern with an excellent contrast. Some spots are arrowheaded. One chinstrap, two necklaces and a very well spotted tummy complete a good overall pattern. This girl has a good temperament making her easy to assess.
2 GIRAUDY’S GIRADELLE CHARISMA: DOB 3.3.09: Another case of keeping it in the family as this girl is litter sister to the winner of the male class above. Head a well-balanced broad medium wedge with good strong broad muzzle. I would like the nose to be a fraction larger and broader. Excellent face markings and pattern. Profile very nice, showing the slightest of curves to nose line, moderately firm chin and level bite. Ears medium in size with correct width between and well set. Eyes large in size, slightly oval in shape and well set. Body medium to long in length with a very good muscular feel to it. Tail a little long but nonetheless moderately thick and seven. Tail pattern a mixture of broken rings with a few small spots. Coat short in length, although not particularly dense is fairly soft to the touch. Coat colours a mid gold ground with large black spots, many of which are rosetted and all are clear and distinct. Tummy moderately well spotted, two necklaces and one chin complete an overall good pattern. A kitten with an excellent temperament making her easy to assess and who was well presented.
3 PEACE’S BARIJKA RHEEA: DOB 30.3.09: This girl was almost the youngest in the class and oh so worried. Head something of a short rounded wedge although with good width across top. Muzzle full and broad but does need to be longer. Nose moderately broad with slightly puffed nose leather. Good clear face markings and pattern that runs clearly over head and down neck onto shoulders. Profile shows a rounded brow but does have a gentle curve to nose line, shortish muzzle, moderately deep chin and level bite. Ears very nice, small, wide at base with good width between and correctly set. Eyes large in size, almost round in shape and correctly set. Body medium to long in length and very muscular for her age. Legs medium in length, strong and muscular with large rounded paws. Legs show a pattern of broken rings interspersed with a few spots. Tail medium in length, fairly thick and even from base to tip. Tail pattern good with clear broken rings. Coat really lovely, short in length, fairly dense and luxurious and soft to the touch. Coat colours pale beige ground with a pattern of medium sized black spots giving excellent contrast. I really loved this little baby and could have taken her home. She was well presented but unfortunately very frightened by her surroundings.
4 ZAGNI’S ZUGZOG JESSICA ARAMIS: DOB 20.2.09: I am really sorry but something has been spilt on this page of my judges book and I cannot read enough of my notes to make a sensible report.
AC BREEDERS ADULT MALE:
1 RICHMOND WATSON’S CH. OWLSDENE MR. DARCY(76 30):
2 DAVIES’ SUNTOUCHED SANTINO(76 30):
3 ZICCARDI’S AFFECTIONATE ACE VENTURA(76 30):
4 HEDGES GR.CH. KALUKIKATZ AMARILLO(76 30):
AC BREEDERS ADULT FEMALE:
1 FYFE’S GLITTERGLAM OOH LA LA(76 30):
2 DAVIES’ SUNTOUCHED ANYA(76 30):
3 RICHMOND WATSON’S CH. OWLSDENE LODESTAR RISING(76 30):
AC DEBUTANTE ADULT:
1 LONG’S KERRYDOWN CARAMEL SURPRISE(M)(76 20):
2 COULTHURST’S SILVERGLAM ESTELLE(F)(76 30s):
3 BOIZARD NEIL’S BAMBINO SEA PRINCE(M)(76 30):
AC LIMIT KITTEN:
1 EYRE-BROOKES WOTHORPE RUBY TUESDAY(F)(76 30):
2 HERKE’S ADNIOSH PURE CHAOS(M)(76 30):
3 ZAGNI’S ZUGZOG JESSICA ARAMIS(F)(76 30):
ANY BENGAL ADULT, KITTEN OR NEUTER BORN OCTOBER-DECEMBER:
1 MORELAND’S GR.CH.LLANDAR SABU(M)(76 30):
2 RICHMOND WATSON’S OWLSDENE DIAVIC DREAMER(F)(76b20):
3 FINCHE’S ZAWADI FIRECRACKER(M)(76 30):
A most enjoyable breed show with some really stunning cats present; I thoroughly enjoyed my day in the good company of Irene Roos and thank Elaine, Lisa, John and the Club for the kind invitation and warm hospitality. Many thanks also to Irene for her excellent attention to detail and gentle handling of the cats, always presenting them to their advantage; I look forward to the next time Irene.
GR PR BENGAL NEUTER MALE:
1 and IGP to EGAN GR CH & IGR PR ZAWADI SHAMWARI (76.30) 26.6.06. A strong and balanced cat with a charming temperament; long firm well muscled body with depth of flank, strong legs with large rounded paws, tail thick, even and balanced, well ringed with a rounded tip; ears of moderate size, rounded and well set, balanced head with a curve to broad nose, puffed leather, good broad muzzle with pronounced whisker pads, firm chin and level bite; eyes large, dark rimmed and bright green colour with an excellent expression. Coat fine dense and silky, showing rich rosettes in black and warm brown on a warm buff background, covered in glitter and spots go right down his legs almost to his toes; excellent condition and presentation.
RESERVE to CRUTCLLEY IGR PR TOBYSDEN BALOU (76.30) 20.10.06. Another big strong cat with excellent musculature and boning, long firm body, strong legs with large rounded paws and balanced thick even tail that is well ringed; ears fairly large, rounded and well set, balanced head with a curve to broad nose, puffed leather, rounded muzzle with prominent whisker pads, firm chin and level bite; eyes large, well set and vivid green, dark rimmed and excellent expression. Coat fine and dense, covered in glitter and showing dark rosettes with a paler centre on a warm buff background; excellent condition and well presented.
GR PR BENGAL NEUTER FEMALE:
1 and IGR PR to LEE GR PR KALUKIKATZ ARABESQUE (76.20) 1.3.05. A charming female with a lovely temperament; firm well muscled body, strong legs with rounded paws, tail thick, even and balanced; ears of moderate size, rounded and well set, balanced head with a curve to broad nose, puffed leather, good broad muzzle with prominent whisker pads, firm chin and level bite; eyes large, well set and vivid green colour dark rimmed and with an excellent expression. Coat dense and silky showing loads of glitter and a rich marbled pattern in black and brown on a warm buff background; excellent condition and beautifully presented.
RESERVE to GOODGER GR PR WELLMAR ARAPAHOKIOWA (76a30) 15.3.02. A mature female with a charming temperament; long firm body, strong legs and paws, tail balanced and even showing thick even rings; ears moderate, rounded and well set, balanced head, nose broad with a slight curve to profile, puffed leather, good broad muzzle with prominent whisker pads, good chin and level bite; eyes large, well set and pale blue colour, dark rimmed. Excellent coat, dense, fine and silky showing charcoal spotting on a pale background with pearl dusting, her leg spots going right down to her toes; excellent condition and well presented.
BROWN MARBLED ADULT, MALE:
1 CC and BOB to LONG KERRYDOWN CARAMEL SURPRISE (76.20) 16.6.08. A shy but good natured young male with a long firm well muscled body showing breadth of chest and depth of flank, strong legs with rounded paws, tail balanced broad and even, just tapers a little towards the tip; ears moderately large, rounded and well set, balanced head with a slight curve to broad nose, puffed nose leather, broad muzzle with pronounced whisker pads, good chin and level bite; eyes large, well set and hazel green, dark rimmed and expressive. Coat short and silky, quite dense and showing a beautifully clear marbled pattern in brown outlined in black on a warm buff background showing glitter; excellent condition and well presented.
SNOW MARBLED NEUTER MALE:
1 IC and BOB to HYLAND TYPHAST XERXES (76a20) 7.8.03. A big, strong and mature cat with a firm muscular body showing breadth of chest, strong legs with rounded paws, tail broad, even but tapers towards the tip; ears moderately large, rounded and well set, balanced head longer than wide with a slight curve to broad nose, puffed leather, good broad muzzle with prominent whisker pads, firm chin and level bite; eyes large, well set and hazel green, dark rimmed and expressive. Short dense and silky coat showing a marbled pattern in soft brown on a cream background with lots of pearl dusting; excellent condition and beautifully presented.
2 to GOODGER SOOSTEE WHITE KNIGHT (76b20) 9.11.04. Another strong and mature cat with a long firm well muscled body, legs and paws in proportion, tail long, thick at base and tapers towards tip, well ringed; ears moderate, rounded and well set, balanced head slightly longer than wide with a slight curve to broad nose, good puffed leather, muzzle a little fine, good chin and level bite; eyes large, well set and bright blue colour, dark rimmed. Coat soft and dense, showing charcoal markings on a pale ivory background with pearl dusting, slightly darker on points; excellent condition and well presented.
SNOW MARBLED NEUTER, FEMALE:
1 and IC to CRUTCHLEY TOBYSDEN DAISYMAE (76a20) 28.4.05. A good natured female with a firm body, legs and paws in proportion, tail balanced but a little on the fine side, well ringed; ears moderately large, rounded and well set, medium length wedge with a slight curve to broad nose, good broad muzzle with pronounced whisker pads, good chin and level bite; eyes large, well set and pale blue-green colour, dark rimmed. Coat short and fairly dense, showing a marbled pattern with some light ticking present; excellent condition and well presented.
AC BREEDERS KITTEN, MALE (A) a quality class of 5 gorgeous young males:
1 to GIRAUDY GIRADELLE CHEETARO (76.30) 3.3.09. A charming young male, strong and balanced with a long firm well muscled body showing depth of flank and breadth of chest, legs and rounded paws in proportion, tail quite thick and pretty even to balance; ears moderate, short, rounded and excellent set, balanced head with a curve to broad nose, puffed leather, good broad muzzle with pronounced whisker pads, firm chin and level bite; eyes large, well set and hazel green dark rimmed. Short silky coat quite dense and showing an excellent fully rosetted pattern in warm dark brown and rich gold on a warm buff background full of glitter; excellent condition and presentation.
2 to DONALD/BRADLEY ADNIOSH REMUS (76.30) 15.4.09. A strong young male in sparkling condition, only just over 3 months old but well developed and strong with a long firm body, medium legs and rounded paws, tail balanced and pretty even, it just tapers towards the tip; moderate ears rounded and well set, balanced head with a slight curve to broad nose, good broad muzzle with prominent whisker pads, firm chin and level bite; eyes large, well set, colour muddy and changing at present. Coat short, fine and close, showing an excellent clear well spotted pattern in black and brown on a warm buff background; excellent condition and presentation.
3 to HARKES ADNIOSH PURE CHAOS (76.30) 17.2.09.
AC BREEDERS KITTEN MALE (B):
1 to MERCIER-SAUNDERS SPARKLESPOTS PRINCE SUNSET (76.20) 15.2.09. A handsome young male of excellent type, balance and pattern; long firm well muscled body with breadth of chest and depth of flank, strong legs with large rounded paws, tail even and just tapers slightly towards the tip; moderate ears rounded and well set, head longer than wide, slight curve to broad nose, good broad muzzle, firm chin and level bite; eyes large, well set, dark rimmed and green colour with an excellent expression. Coat short and dense with a perfectly clear marbled pattern in dark brown and black on a rich rufous background, full of glitter; excellent condition and presentation, congratulations on later becoming BIS Bengal Kitten.
2 to PEACE BARIJKA VIKAS (76.30) 7.4.09. A good natured young male of 3 and a half months with a firm lithe body, legs and paws in proportion, tail on the fine side at present but balanced; ears moderate and well set, balanced head with a curve to broad nose, puffed leather, good broad muzzle, firm chin and level bite; eyes well set and bright green colour, dark rimmed and expressive. Coat short and dense showing a rich rufous pattern on a warm buff background, full of glitter and showing lots of large spots; excellent condition and presentation.
3 to HERBST SONARGAON TOTO (76.30) 2.1.09.
AC BREEDERS KITTEN, FEMALE (A):
1 to ZAGNI ZUGZOG JESSICA ARAMIS (76.30) 20.2.09. A beautiful young female with a friendly temperament; long muscular body, strong legs with rounded paws, tail even and balanced; ears of moderate size well set, balanced head, slight curve to broad nose, puffed leather, good broad muzzle, firm chin and level bite; eyes large, well set and golden colour, dark rimmed; coat short, close and silky, quite dense for her age and showing a lovely clear pattern of spots and rosettes on a warm buff background, full of glitter, excellent condition and presentation.
2 to EYRE-BROOK WOTHORPE RUBY TUESDAY (76.30) 7.1.09. A strong and well developed young female with a firm muscular body, strong legs and paws, tail even, balanced and well ringed; ears moderately large, rounded and well set, head longer than wide, very slight curve to profile, good broad muzzle, chin rounds off slightly, bite level; eyes large, well set and hazel colour, dark rimmed and expressive. Coat quite dense and showing a pattern of spots and rosettes in black and brown on a buff background, slightly cold in tone; excellent condition and beautifully presented.
3 to HERKES ADNIOSH HIPPY CHICK (79.30) 17.2.09.
AC BREEDERS KITTEN, FEMALE (B):
1 to RICHMOND-WATSON OWLSDENE DIAVIC DREAMER (76b20) 28.10.08 A very pretty female, strong and balanced with a firm muscular body, legs and paws in proportion, tail balanced, even and well ringed; ears moderately large, rounded and well set, balanced head with a curve to broad nose, puffed leather, good broad muzzle, firm chin and level bite; eyes large, well set and vivid blue colour, excellent expression. Coat quite dense and showing a marbled pattern in charcoal on an ivory background, full of pearl dusting; excellent condition and beautifully presented.
2 to GIRAUDY GIRADELLE SUMMER BREEZSE (76.30) 29.10.08. A strong and well developed female with a long muscular body, legs and paws in proportion, tail rather long and fine at present; ears fairly large, rounded and well set, balanced head with a slight curve to broad nose, good broad muzzle, chin slightly shallow, bite level; eyes large, well set and hazel colour, dark rimmed. Coat silky and fairly dense, showing a clear well rosetted pattern in black and brown on a dark buff background; excellent condition and well presented.
3 to BOIZARD-NEIL BAMBINO TRULY SCRUMPTIOUS (76.20) 26.3.09.
AC NON-BREEDERS KITTEN, MALE:
1 to FINCH ZAWADI FIRECRACKER (76.30) 21.11.08. A big strong male with a long firm well muscled body, strong legs and large rounded paws; tail slightly long but even; ears moderately large, rounded and well set, balanced head, curve to broad nose, muzzle a little fine at present, good chin and level bite; eyes large, well set and hazel colour. Coat fairly dense, close and silky showing spots and rosettes on a buff background with glitter; excellent condition and presentation.
2 to NICHOLL BEAUSANCY LAURANCE (76b30) 7.11.08. Another strong and well developed male, slightly tense but he handled well; long firm body, legs and paws in proportion, tail even balanced and well ringed; ears moderately large, rounded and well set, head a little short, muzzle a little fine, slight curve to broad nose, good chin and level bite; eyes large, well set and green colour. Coat dense and showing charcoal spots on an ivory background, darker on the points and showing pearl dusting; excellent condition and well presented.
AC NON-BREEDERS KITTEN, FEMALE:
1 to MURTON SUNTOUCHED THIZALOWE TOTO (76.30) 22.2.09. A noisy baby who had a lot to say for herself; firm lithe body with legs and paws in proportion, tail even but quite long; ears moderate rounded and well set, balanced head with a curve to broad nose; muzzle quite broad, good chin and level bite; eyes large well set and green colour, dark rimmed. Coat quite dense and showing a well spotted pattern covered in rosettes on a buff background; excellent condition and well presented.
2 to FENNELL ADNIOSH OHLALALOLA (76b30) 19.11.08. A young female who grumbled all the time she was handled; firm muscular body, strong legs and paws and balanced even well ringed tail; ears moderately large, rounded and well set, balanced head longer than wide, curve to broad nose, muzzle fairly broad, good chin and level bite; eyes large, well set and blue colour. Coat soft, silky and quite dense, showing a charcoal pattern on an ivory background, darker on the points; excellent condition and well presented.
AC MAIDEN NEUTER:
1 to RANSOM TYPHAST ULYSSES (76.30) 27.9.08. A handsome young male with a firm muscular body, strong legs and paws and balanced even tail; ears fairly large but rounded and well set, balanced head longer than wide with a curve to broad nose, puffed leather, muzzle fairly broad, good chin and level bite; eyes large, well set and hazel colour, dark rimmed. Coat quite dense, showing an excellent pattern full of rosettes in black with rich brown centres on a warm buff background full of glitter; excellent condition and well presented.
2 to LOVEDAY TYPHAST URRANUSS (76.30) 27.9.08. A big strong male with a long firm well muscled body with breadth of chest, strong legs and paws, tail even, balanced and well ringed; ears moderately large, rounded and well set, balanced head longer than wide, good broad muzzle, firm chin and level bite. Coat dense and silky, showing a well rosetted pattern in warm browns on a warm buff background also with glitter; excellent condition and well presented.
3 to BARLOW KINYOZI KAORI (76.30) 19.10.08.
My steward Colin Stone was excellent as always, handling the cats with care and confidence and great company. Many thanks for coming to steward for me especially, I look forward to the next time. A big thank you to Elaine for the invitation to judge at this excellent breed show and to the Bengal Cat Club for their hospitality.
BENGAL GRAND CHAMPION MALE
1 IGR CC MORELAND’S GR CH LLANDAR SABU 76 30 M 9.10.04
Nearly five year old boy with a lovely temperament and showing himself off to advantage. Excellent size and weight to medium to large body, long with good muscle tone and medium length, strong legs and large rounded paws. Medium length tail, thick and even, carried low and with rounded tip. Excellent short to medium length coat, showing good density, soft and luxurious. Brown Spotted Bengal of pale rufus ground colour with well coloured rosettes in shades of brown clearly defined and surrounded by small dark brown spots. Nice glitter overall. Clear facial markings, strong necklaces, strong broken lines and spots on legs, spots on tummy and multi-coloured rings on tail. Strong head with broad, medium wedge with rounded contours, high cheek bones and correctly small in proportion to the body. In profile slight concave curve from forehead to bridge of nose, slight dip to nose then straight to tip. Large, broad nose with puffed nose leather. Good broad muzzle, level bite but slightly shallow chin. Pronounced whisker pads. Thick muscular neck. Medium sized ears, wide at base and rounded at tips and well set. Full, almond shaped eyes, large and correctly slanted towards the base of the ear, green in colour.
RIGR CC HEDGES’S GR CH KALUKIKATZ AMARILLO 76 30 M 1.3.05
Excellent size and weight to this four plus year old boy. Large, long and muscular body with proportionate, well boned legs and large rounded paws. Slightly long tail thick at base tapers slightly, carried low and with a rounded, dark brown tip. Good length coat could be denser, fairly soft and showing seasonal changes in texture. Brown Spotted Bengal of rufus ground colour with clearly defined neat black spotting fairly well defined with no linkage. Slightly darker overtones diffusing definition of pattern but some glitter overall. Clear facial markings with ‘M’ on forehead, pencil lines on cheeks, chin straps, broken lines and spots on legs, spots on tummy and rings on tail. Good head with a broad, medium wedge with rounded contours, high cheek bones and correctly small in proportion to the body. In profile slight concave curve from forehead to bridge of nose, slight dip to nose line then straight to tip. Large, fairly broad nose and fairly broad, rounded muzzle, level bite but slightly shallow chin. Pronounced whisker pads. Good sized ears, wide at base and rounded at tips. Full, almond shaped, pale green eyes, large and correctly slanted towards the base of the ear. Lovely temperament and a nice purr.
BENGAL GRAND CHAMPION FEMALE
1 IGR CC RILEY-JONES’S GR CH BAMBINO SHADOWDANCER 76 30 F 25.6.02
Smart seven year old lady of excellent size and weight, well balanced and with a good firm feel to her. Broad medium wedge with rounded contours, high cheek bones and head proportionately small to the body. Broad nose and strong, broad muzzle. In profile slight curve from forehead to bridge of nose, slightly strong concave dip to nose then straight to tip spoilt by slight bump. Level bite and good depth, rounded chin. Neat ears, wide at base, rounded at tips and set well apart. Full almond shape to pale green eyes, set well apart and correctly slanted towards the base of the ear. Longish body with proportionate length, well boned legs and firm, rounded paws. Fairly thick, good length tail tapers slightly to dark tip. Good length coat, could be a little denser but soft and luxurious. Brown Spotted Bengal of bright rufus ground colour with well spaced large, brown spotting with some good arrowhead spots, slight downward linkage at shoulders. Slightly darker overtones to colour down spine. Nice glitter overall. Clear facial markings with ‘M’ on face and pencil lines on cheeks, broken lines and spots on legs, rings on tail and spots on tummy. Lovely mature lady.
SNOW MARBLED BENGAL ADULT MALE
1 IC RICHMOND-WATSON’S IKLAS ROMEO 76b 20 M 4.8.05
Nearly four year old strong boy with a good length, muscular body of good size and weight. Medium length, strong legs and large rounded paws. Medium length tail a trifle fine but carried low. Good length coat with some density but a bit open and greasy with evidence of stud tail. Medium wedge with very rounded contours, high cheek bones and head correctly small in proportion to the body. In profile level plane from forehead to bridge of nose, slight concave curve to nose then straight but slightly long line to tip. Nose could be a bit broader perfection and a trifle fine at muzzle, level bite but shallow chin. Medium sized ears, wide at base and rounded at tips. Strong blue colour to eyes, very full almost round in shape and slightly small for my preference. Snow Marbled Bengal of ivory ground colour with marbling in shades of brown which is fainter on sides, better on left than right side, deeper colour down spine and across shoulders and down legs and tail. Some evidence of classic tabby pattern but fortunately not quite matching and some ticking down spine. Good facial markings with ‘M’ on face, pencil lines on cheeks and vertical streaks over head. Broken lines and spots on legs, rings on tail and spots on tummy. Nice natured.
SNOW MARBLED BENGAL ADULT FEMALE
1 IC & BOB RICHMOND-WATSON’S DIJATI CHAMPAGNE BUBBLES 76b 20 F 2.10.02
Attractive nearly seven year old lady with a medium to large body, long, sleek and muscular with medium length, well boned legs and large rounded paws. Medium length tail, thick at base but tapering slightly to dark tip. Short to medium length coat, fairly dense, soft and luxurious in texture. Snow Marbled Bengal of ivory ground colour with markings in shades of brown. Colour more intense down spine and tail. Well defined and coloured marble pattern with good horizontal flow. Clear ‘M’ on face, pencil lines on cheeks, chin straps and vertical streaks over head. A few broken lines and spots on legs, rings on tail and spots on tummy. Broad, medium wedge with rounded contours, high cheek bones and head correctly small in proportion to body. Good profile line from forehead to bridge of nose, slight concave curve to nose then straight to tip. Broad nose and rounded, broad muzzle, level bite but shallow chin. Pronounced whisker pads. Small to medium sized ears following the outer contours of the head, wide at base and rounded at tips. Full, almond shaped, blue eyes, large and correctly slanted towards the base of the ear. Nice natured.
PREFIX BRACE
A splendid entry in this breeders class and a real pleasure to judge.
1 MERCIER-SAUNDERS’S
SPARKLESPOTS PRINCE SUNSET 76 20 M 15.2.09
SPARKLESPOTS BLOSSOM 76b20 F 15.2.09
This pair of kittens really sparkled and lived up to their prefix name. The boy has a stunning marble pattern in black and brown against a rufus ground colour to his superb textured coat. He has a good head although the chin is slightly shallow and is well balanced with proportionate body and legs. The tail is just slightly long and fine. His sister has a lovely textured pale creamy coat with a pale brown marbled pattern and clear facial markings. Good head with bright blue eyes, just a bit shallow on the chin. They both had lovely temperaments and were in tip top condition. Congratulations to their breeder/owners.
2 GIRAUDY’S
GIRADELLE CHEETARO 76 30 M 3.3.09
GIRADELLE CHARISMA 76 30 F 3.3.09
This pair of kittens ran the winners very close but I definitely had a preference for the boy of these litter mates. An excellent overall kitten with excellent brown and black spotting against a pale, but warm toned rufus ground colour. Only four months of age and looking the part with a good head of very good breadth. His sister needs to develop a little more breadth to her head and grow into her ears but she had the most stunning spotting to her coat with spots right down to the end of her toes. Babies with lovely temperaments and lots of time to fulfil their early promise. Congratulations they did you proud.
Many thanks to the Elaine and John and the show committee for the their kind invitation to the show. It was great to see such lovely cats and there were so many attractive and well behaved cats which was a credit to the breed. My special thanks fo Gina Zagni who stepped into steward for me and so ably. Well done Gina I hope we steward together again.
BROWN (BLACK) MARBLED MALE KITTEN
1 AND BOB MERCIER-SAUNDERS SPARKLESPOTS PRINCE SUNSET (76 20) M 15.2.09
A very good looking and well balanced Bengal kitten and while making allowances for his age he did have the correct balance of being slightly longer than wider to the head. The wedge was broadish and there were clearly rounded contours, for perfection I would have liked it a little broader but given his age, allowance had to be made. The eyes were of good shape being oval and set with a slight slant to the ears. They were currently a deep golden-green green and clearly changing. He did have a broadish nose and the dip in profile was more than acceptable. The chin was acceptable but could have had a little more depth. The bite was good. The body showed a good muscle tone, it had length and was strong with good muscle tone developing. The legs were of medium length and they were slim but strong. The paws were of good shape, being almost round. The tail was very good for length and it tapered well not quite having the thickness as yet. The coat on this boy was so attractive and of quality. It was short and quite dense which may develop with age and did have some softness. The pattern was outstanding especially the contrast between the base coat and the darker patterning which contained three colours – the ground, the markings and the dark outline. The base coat had a most attractive and super golden/orange rufous colouring to it and this was consistent throughout the coat with a slight paling to the belly but continued down to the legs and feet. The marbling pattern was distinct with swirled patches which were non-symmetrical. There was clearly horizontal flow to the pattern on the flanks. There was a well defined ‘M’ on the forehead and lines over this led over the head over the neck and down to the shoulder. There were clear mascara markings with a bold chin strap. The upper legs had defined stripes. The tummy was well spotted. The eyes rims, lips and nose leather were outlined in black and the paw pads and tail tip were black. A very attractive kitten and his coat with its lovely rufous colouration across the coat made this boy a worthy winner of the BOB today. Shown in really good condition.
BROWN (BLACK) MARBLED FEMALE KITTEN
1 BOIZARD-NEIL’S BAMBINO TRULY SCRUPTIOUS 76 20 M 26.03.09 A lovely kitten undoubtedly living up to her name and she was so cooperative and with a super nature. I really liked her head showing good ear set with good width at the base. The shape showed a slightly longer head than wide and with good rounded contours. She possessed slightly raised whisker pads. There was a dip in the profile but it almost came to the edge of being too pronounced. The chin was of good depth and the bite was good. The eyes were very good for shape and size they were quite round but with a slight oval shape. They showed a good greenish colour in this light. The body was appropriately muscled for a female of this age. The legs were of medium length and she had well rounded paws of appropriate size. The tail was very good for length with a lovely shape and it was slightly thick. The coat quality on this girl I would place above the BOB winner. She had a super texture it was soft and dense and really quite mature to the touch. Naturally this diffused the contrast a little but I believe the balance was correct between coat texture and definition. The patterning was very good on the head and lower body. It was really unfortunately that the marbling on the sizde showed so much agouti invasion that the ticking obscured the pattering too much. This clearly reduced the contrast. There was some quality rufous orangey colouration to the base coat and the legs were nicely coloured. The ‘M’ on the forehead was well defined as were the lines that ran over the head on to the shoulders. The chin strap and mascara marking were so well defined as was the broken necklet. The stomach was well spotted. The tail was well defined with rings. The eyes rims, lips and nose leather were outlined in black and the paw pads and tail tip were black. This was such a lovely kitten whose coat quality was impressive I was just so disappointed that the marbled pattern was obscured. Let us hope...! Shown in lovely condition.
AC NOT HAVING WON AC C, IC OR MERIT ADULT
1 HERKES ZAWAKI MATRIX 76 30M M 19.4.08 A strong male with good braod medium wedge. He was slightly longer than wide in the head. The profile did show a definite break though it was quite shallow. The muzzle was defined with raised whisker pads. The ears sat well on the head and were of good shape in medium size with good width at the base and correctly set as much to the sides as on top. The eyes were of good size but were not bold and were correctly shaped in round almost oval. The chin was of pleasing depth and the bite was good. The nose was quite broad. The body was sleek and muscular though he was just a little out of condition and being a working boy this could be in some ways expected. The coat too had many good qualities but it was not at its best I am sure. The legs were of good shape and were well muscled and the feet were almost rounded. The tail was medium length with a rounded tip and it did taper but could not be classified as particularly thick. The coat had good constrast between the spotting and the base coat which had a lovely orange rufous colouration to it. There was the usually agouti feature with paling around the lips and the head had an ‘M’ from which lines rose over the head breaking into spotting on the shoulders. There were mascara lines. The tummy was well spotted. He was a little darker on the spine line where the contrast was more diminished. He cooperated really well. Present so well.
2 RICHMOND-WATSON IKLAS ROMEO 76B20 M 4.8.05 Another strong looking boy who had quite good balance to the head which was just slightly longer than wide. He was just a little finer in the muzzle than I would have liked. There was good space on top and the ears were well set more to the sides than top and they were medium sized. The dip in profile was good being gentle and quite acceptable. The chin was of pleasing depth and the bite was good. There was a slight raising of the whisker pads. The eyes were of super blue and they were rather good for shape and size almost rounded but not too bold. The body was firm and pleasingly well muscled. There was very pleasing contrast with the marking which were asymmetrical and quite unlike classic tabbying. For perfection i would have like more horizontal flow to the major pattern. There was rather a lot of agouti invasion on the head which reduced the contrast and definition of head pattern. The body showed pleasing contrast. The coat has a good dense yet soft and plush quality to it. There was a visible ‘M’ on the forehead and lines could be seen over the head. There were spine lines down the body. The bold chin straps and mascara markings were seen. The tail was good for both length and shape having a really good thickness to it. The legs and feet were of good shape, well muscled and the feet themselves were quite rounded. Very cooperative.
3 RILEY-JONES’S BAMBINO SUNSET 76 30 M 9.10.08
76 30 M 9.10.08 It was such a pity this boy was upset and a little confused and he was such a good looking boy. We went several time to get him out and it was decided not to test him. A really good head with excellent ears of smallish size sitting well on the head more on the sides than top. His eyes were lustrous and of good shape and set. The head showed a good broad medium wedge with rounding in the appropriate contours. A pleasing chin and good bite. However, for pefection I would have liked him to have just a little more length to the head. The coat was of excellent condition it was softish yet dense. There was an excellent orange rufousing to the base coat. The spotting pattern show really good contrast being in dark brown. The definition too was very good. The legs were of good length and the tail gave balance though it could have been a little thicker. The legs were of good length and the feet were quite rounded. Such a pity he was not in a good mood. He appeared to be in excellent condition.
AC SPOTTED KITTEN MALE A good class of kittens and difficult to tease apart.
1. HERKES ADNIOSH PURE CHAOS 76 30 M 17.02.09 I chose this boy who was of average age in this class at 5 months. He has such excellent balance and the head was of really good type. There was go dwith on top with a head that was slightly longer than wide. He had a super side profile which just the required amount of dip. The ears were so well set on the head being medium small and they were as much on the side as on the top. I would have liked them just a little less held upright. The eyes were of very good size and shape being almost round with a slight oval setting set with the require slant toward the base of the ear. The whisker pads were raised. A good bite. Though the overall effect was of gentle rounding to the head. The body was firm and had good developing muscle tone. The legs were of good length and gave elegance to the boy. The tail was good for length and shape. The coat quality was excellent being soft and dense but it lay quite well. The contrast was good with excellent spotting to the coat which showed well. There were clear mascara lines and a well defined ‘M’ on the head. The tummy was well spotted. There was a really good rufous golden yellow to the base coat and the spotting were well defined. A striking boy. Shown in very good condition.
2. FYFE’S GLITTERGLAM AGASSI 76.30 M 11.03.09 Another strong kitten and he was only 4months old. A good head overall. I would have like the muzzle to be a little shorter. It possibly possessed just a little too much length. The ears were quite well set on the head and the dip in profile was good with a chin of pleasing depth. A good bite. The eyes were of good setting and shape almost rounded though slightly oval.The coat was of excellent quality. There was excellent contrast between the pale base warm base coat and the spotting on the coat. There was excellent rosetting and some super arrowheads in the coat. The definition was so good as well. The legs were really good for shape, length and they ended in quite rounded paws. The tail was good for length and shape just needing a little more thickness for perfection. Shown in very good condition.
3. NICHOLL’S BEAUSANCY LAURANCE 76B30 MN 7.11.08 This male also showed strength and overall had very good type. He had a good shaped head with pleasing rounded contours showing overall more length than breadth. The ears were well set on the head being medium small and tending to be just more to the side than top. They had good width between. The dip in profile was just a little more pronounced than I would have like but did not constitute a nose break. The chin was of pleasing depth. The bite was level. The body was lithe of good length and it was well muscled. The legs were of good length, were well muscled and showed pleasing rounding to the paws. The coat on this boy was of good quality it was medium length quite dens and pleasingly soft. The ground colour was a cream colour with light brown spotting. There was some darkening to the points. The pattern showed quite well on the flanks but on the upper flanks and nearer the spine there was less contrast than desirable. The tummy was well spotted. There was an ‘M’ on the forehead and mascara markings. Shown in good condition.
4. PEACE’S BARIJKA RUPERT 76 30 M 30.3.09 A good size male whose coat was impressive but I felt the head was just a little too short to meet the standard. The ear set was very good being medium small with good width at the base and with rounded tip. The dip in the profile was good and the chin depth was pleasing. The muzzle was short and he did show raised whisker pads. It was perhaps just a little fine, however. The chin was of pleasing depth. The bite was good. The eyes were of good overall shape being slightly oval with the correct turning of the lower lid towards the ear. The coat has a lovely texture it was soft, of medium length and dense. The orange rufousing was very rich and provided an excellent base coat to this cat. The darker brown spotting provided very good contrast especially on the lower flanks. However, there was a little lack of contrast near the spine line Shown in very good condition.
5. PEACE’S BARIJKA VIKAS 76 30 M 7.4.08 A strong looking kitten with overall very good type. The head again just appeared, at the moment to be a little shorter overall. He possessed a good ears set and the eyes were typically oval in shape and set well. The dip in profile was acceptable and the chin was of pleasing depth and the bite good. The muzzle was just a little short. The coat quality was good with pleasing texture, medium length and good overall density. The base coat had a lovely deep orange rufous colouration The spotting was of good quality with very pleasing contrast. There was a well defined ‘M’ with lines over the head, mascara markings and chin straps. There was spotting on the tummy. Shown in good condition.
6 HERBST’S SONARGAON TOTO 76 30 M 2.1.09 This kitten had a really well balance head which was unfortunately let down by a rather too defined nose break and bump on the nose. This was such a pity as he did have a nicely balance head overall. The head was just longer than the width. The ear set was good and they were of good size. The ears were of pleasing oval shape almost rounded. The muzzle was of good rounding with raised whisker pads. The bite was good and the chin was of pleasing depth. The coat showed good contrast to the spotting pattern and the coat had discernable glitter. The tummy was spotted. There was a defined ‘M’ as well as a strong chin strap and mascar markings with an unbroken necklet. He had legs of good length and shape and feet of good rounding. Shown in very good condition.
AC SPOTTED KITTEN FEMALE
1 ZAGNI’S ZUGZOG JESSICA ARAMIS 76 30 F 20.2.09 I was really impressed by this young female who had an excellent balance of good type and good coat quality hence putting her into first place. A lovely well balanced head just slightly longer than wide with good width on top and showing good ears set of medium small size just so well set on the head. She possessed a very good side profile with an ideal dip in the profile and a chin of pleasing depth. A good depth of chin and a good bite. The eyes were very good begin slightly oval from round and the colour was a deep amber. The body was lithe amd muscular and typical for a female of this breed and age. The legs wer of medium length and were strong and muscular. The tail was of mdium length and had some thickness and ended in a rounded tip. The coat was of very good quality it was medium in length and was quite luxurious with a noticable density yet possessing a softness to the touch. The pattern was excellent shwoing excellent contrast betwen the spotting and pale rufous undercoat which had very little agouti invasion to it. There was also a noticeable glitter. The spots were largish in size and some were well shaped as arrow heads. She was just a little darker to the base coat at the spine line but this did not detract significantly from the excellent overall contrast. The definition of the spotting was good. The tummy was spotted. There was a well defined ‘M’ and lines ran over the head. There was a strong chin strap and mascara lines and un-broken necklet. A really attractive girl of good quality and shown so well.
2 HERKES ADNIOSH HIPPY CHICK 76 30 F 17.2.09 Another very attractive girl and overall not a great deal between the winner and this girl them apart from the coat. The type was again very good indeed. There was a good balanced head with a broadish medium with rounded contours being slightly longer than wide. The profile was very good having a slight dip as required. The chin was of good depth. The ears were well set on the head and quite typical with good width at the base and being medium small in size. The eyes were of good shape roundish with a slightly oval shape. They were set on a slight slant towards the base of the ears. The whisker pads were raised. The bit was good and the chin of pleasing depth. The body was firm with good muscle tone developing. The legs had good length and were appropriately muscled. The feet were almost roundish. The tail was excellent having good length being thickish and it tapered well. The coat was of good quality. The base coat was a little cooler toned than the winner of this class but the contrast with the spotting was good; some of these larger spots were arrow-heads and were quite striking. She did have a well defined ‘M’ and mascara lines and chin strap. Shown in very good condition.
3 EYRE-BROOK WOTHORPE RUBY TUESDAY 76 30 F 7.1.09 For type a nice looking girl with a good head shape with a broadish medium wedge with rounded contours. The whisker pads were slightly raised. The dip in the profile was good and chin had pleasing depth. The bite was fine. The ears were quite typical being medium small and they were well set on the head as much to the sides as on top. The eyes were of good rounded oval shape and of good size though not bold. The coat on this girl was of good texture and it lay well with a softish touch. It was a little cool toned however though had very pleasing contrast and definition. There was a little agouti invasion with was more obvious in the base coat and there for this did reduce the contrast. There was some good largish spots and arrow heads in the coat. It was such a pity there was a distinct lack of warmth as she did had good type. Shown in very good condition.
4 PEACE’S BARIJKA RHEA 76 30 F 30.3.09 This girl was a very feminine and very pretty girl. A good overall head though just a little short for my liking though she was the youngest and this may change as she grows. Her eyes at the moment were just a little too full and rounded but again allowance needed to be made for her age. An excellent side profile with a really good dip which was quite typical. The bite was fine and the chin had depth. She had an excellent coat with really good patterning and contrast. There were some super rosettes which were well defined on the coat. The texture was good and it was quite soft though overall I would have liked it slightly paler for contrast. A good well defined ‘M’ and she also had good mascara markings and chin strap. A really attractive girl who was challenged probably more by age than type but on the day... Shown in lovely condition.
AC ADOLESCENT NEUTER
1 LOVEDAY’S TYPHAST URRANUSS 76 30 MN 27.9.08 A strong large neuter male of really good type and with an attractive coat. The head had a good broad medium wedge with the rounded contours as required. There was a pleasing and slight dip in the profile. The chin was of pleasing depth. The bite was fine. The nose was broad . He possessed slightly raised whisker pads. The ears were of medium size and were well set on the head as much on the sides as on the top. The eyes were of good shape large but not bold and they possessed an almost round appearance. The body was of good size quite firm and well muscled with a good foreign stance. The legs were of good length and shape and the paws were almost round. The tail was good for shape and length. He had a good coat with a lovely text. It possessed softness and was dense yet soft and of medium length. The spotting was of good size and had excellent contrast with the base coat which possessed some rich attractive rufous colouration. The definition of the pattern allowing for the soft and denseness of the coat was very good. A well defined ‘M’ and mascara lines were present. The tummy was spotted. Shown in lovely condition and well deserving his first place.
2 STEVENTON’S ZAWADI LEGADEMA 76 30 MN 10.6.08 Another strong neuter male. He had good type with the balance of length over width just being correct. There was a good broad medium wedge and they contours were rounded. The profile had a gentle curve as required. A good bite. The nose was quite broad and the chin of pleasing depth. The ear were well set on the head as much as to the sides as on top and the eyes were of good rounding with a slight oval shape were of good size large without being bold. The coat was of good quality it was soft and it was of medium length. The patterning was generally very good with good large spots contrasting well against a paler background. It was slightly darker on the upper body which did reduce the contrast and spoilt an otherwise good coat. Shown in good condition.
3 BOLLON’S WOTHOROPE RUBENS 76.30 MN 27.3.08 This boy also possessed very pleasing type. A good head with gentle rounding to contours on a broad medium wedge. It was longer than wide. The chin was good as was the bite. The nose had width and the profile was a gentle contour as required. He possessed the usual agouti feature. However, his coat was rather dark and there was just a little too much agouti invasion which detracted from the spotting which was generally good. There was a pleasing glitter in the coat. Shown in very good condition.
4 JESSOPS’ GLITTERBUG POLKA DOT 76 30 MN 10.7.08 A large boy who had a generally good shaped head as required by the standard. The ears however were small but were just a little upright and detracted from the top of the head which was generally good. The eyes were of good shape and were almost rounded but not bold. The dip in profile was good and the bite and chin were good. He had raise whisker pads. The coat had a pleasing quality to it. It was of medium length and had a softness to it. The pattern did lack some contrast and the base coat was rather dark and this did affect the definition as well. The legs were of pleasing shape and length and they ended in good rounded paws. The tail was of acceptable length and shape though there was a tail defect. Shown well.
ANY BENGAL ADULTKKITTEN OR NEUTER BORN JAN TO MARCH
1 ZAGNI’S ZUGZOG JESSICA ARAMIS 76 30 F 20.2.09 repeat
2 LEE’S GR PR KALUKIKATZ ARABESQUE 76 20 FN Overall a strong and pleasing girl. A good head overall though I would have preferred her tobe a little longer than wide with a good rounded profile. There were raised whisker pads and the chin and bite were good. The ears were quite well set on the head as much on the sides as on top and they had good widht at the base. The eyes were of good size but not bold and they were in a slightly oval setting. The chin was good and the bite was level. The body was quite firm and well muscled. The legs were of good length and gave good balance. The feet were almost rounded. The tail had pleasing length and shape. The coat was good for length and it lay well however it was just a little coarse to the touch lacking the required softness that it more typical of the Bengal. The marbling was well defined and the contrast and definition were good. The pattern was asymmetrical and clearly not classic is appearance though I would have liked more horizontal flow to it. She had a spotted tummy. She had the usual agouti features. A strong bold chin strap, mascara making and and unbroken necklet. There was a well defined ‘M’ and with lines over the head which broke up on the sholders to medium sized spots. The tail was ringed and ended in a black tip. Shown in good condition.
3 HERKES ADNIOSH HIPPY CHICK 76 30 F 17.2.09 repeat