NEWS
Bristol & District Cat Club
18th April 2009
My sincere thanks to Elaine, Lisa and John for the kind invitation to judge. An excellent show as always with a super friendly warm atmosphere. The jam went down very well on my toast thank you. Carol Blakemore came along to steward for which I thank her. I was impressed by the quality of the exhibits today that were a pleasure to judge
OPEN CLASSES
Imperial Class AC British Gr Pr Neuter Male
1st Imp Keeling’s Pr IGP Moormist Perseus (40.5) 21.03.2004
I have now judged this cat on many occasions and my comments remain the same. He is always presented and prepared well.
Res Benger’s IGP Stonall Rockee ( 30d) 15.06.2005
Another lovely boy who showed himself so well today and whom I have not seen for some time. He is a lovely balanced boy with a good broad round head shape with ears which fit into the contour well. Nice profile with a short broad nose. Expressive eyes of deep golden colour. Good width to his cheeks and a rounded muzzle line. His bite is a tad untidy but level his chin fades away slightly He is not an overlarge chap, but beautifully balanced being four square and cobby with good width to his chest and lovely depth to the flank area. Stands on strong legs with rounded paws. Medium length tail with round tip. Lovely rich coloration to his coat which for perfection was showing a little unsoundness at the roots today, and I have seen his pattern showing more clarity , but this does not detract from his overall qualities. A real gentleman who as always shows himself so well.
Imperial Class- AC British Gr Pr Neuter Female
1st & Imp Pr Steele’s Gr Ch & Gr Pr Steelaway Samsara (22) 08.08.2004
I have not judged this girl for some time and she is super balanced chunky cobby lady. Superb broad round head with a lovely feminine expression. Wee small ears placed well with good topline between. Round profile with a short broad nose. Expressive eyes of pale colour now. Lovely well rounded cheeks and a broad round muzzle, firm chin and level bite. Superb deep powerful body being balanced and cobby carried on short little strong muscular legs and round paws. Tail balances with round tip. Super patching of colours to her coat which is short thick and dense. She has almost a white chest with colour to all four legs, with a runner coming up on the left hand side of her body. There was good balance of patching to white with just some stray white hairs invading the coloured areas. A super gentle well mannered girl.
Res Wilderspin’s Ch & Gr Pr Janamel Miss Silversox (40.4) 20.05.1994
I could not believe the age of this girl she is in super condition for almost fifteen years old. A gentle and sweet natured girl who showed herself to her best advantage. Feminine shape to her head with ears which fit into the contour well albeit slightly open at the base. Nice profile which leads to a short broad nose. Round expressive eyes. Cheeks round and a good muzzle line, firm chin and level bite. Lovely cobby balanced body of good weight with nice legs finished in rounded paws. Tail balances with round tip. Lovely dense coat which shows good contrast between her magnolia body colour and lilac points. A real sweetie so placid and gentle.
Brown Spotted Adult
1st Ch & BOB Grimmett Adfursh Juliesnewman (30) 07.05.2004
A ‘block and tackle’ job here as this boy was huge and powerful albeit just a tad unhappy. But he did let me fully assess him. Huge broad masculine round head with well spaced ears which fit the head shape well. Good profile with a short broad nose. Eyes of pale gold colour which were just a little deep set. Excellent width across his cheeks and a broad muzzle line which balanced his head overall, firm chin and level bite. Huge broad, deep powerful body of excellent weight. Showing super width to his chest and excellent depth to his flanks. Excellent strong thick powerful muscular legs finished in spotted paws. Tail a little short but with some complete rings which just needed more show preparation to the top. Lovely short thick dense coat which had a good texture to it. Nice ground colour with well defined spotting There was some linkages present across his shoulders. Shown in superb condition.
Black Silver Spotted Adult
1st Ch & BOB Maxted’s Sargenta Silver Zeno (30s) 05.06.2008
A young boy of just over ten months old who is developing well. Round head shape with ears which at present are a little on the generous size for balance and they were open and wide at the base. Nice profile with a short broad nose. Eyes not fully round in shape but of pleasing colour. Cheeks filling out well, but he needs to strengthen from behind his muzzle lines to fully balance his head. Firm chin and level bite. Lovely body strong and solid and of super weight with legs of good bone with round spotted paws. Tail balances with some complete rings present. He has a lovely silver ground colour with clear dense spotting. There were some linkages across his shoulders and down the flanks and also a little brindling between the pattern. Shown in super condition and presented very well.
AOC Spotted Adult
1st but Ch n/a O’Connor’s Humbug Blueberrystar 02.05.2008
This sweet Blue Tortie Spotted young lady is going through the teenage stage of body and head development she is only young so has plenty of time to develop on more. Fairly round head shape with large tall ears which are also wide and broad at the base. They do need to develop more width between them. Profile a little flat between ears with a short broad nose. Bold eyes with colour to still fully settle. Cheeks needing to fill out more and a round muzzle line. Bite acceptable and balanced chin. At present her body is very long and lean and adolescent and she also stands rather tall on her legs. Balanced tail with round tip. Short coat of good length, but still a little soft in texture as yet. She has fairly good mingling of ground colour down her legs and side of body, but this does seem to not as yet developed on her body. She was also showing a very solid block of colour down her spine which shows as yet no clarity of pattern. I am afraid not really up to the standard today.
Red, Cream or Tortie Tabby Kitten
1st & BOB O’connor’s Humbug Minniminx (20e) 16.09.2008
A typical naughty Tortie today, she could have wriggled for England. Open expression to her head shape with ears which are rather generous at present, but have good width between them and fit well into the contours. Short broad nose. Well opened bold round eyes of pleasing colour which has still to fully develop. Cheeks filling out and she already has a nice balance to the muzzle line with a firm chin and level bite. Lovely well grown girl who was lovely and solid to the touch with a good weight to her. Short legs finished in round spotted paws. Tail in balance to her body and legs with round tip. Beautiful coat colouration which showed all the elements present overlaid with a well defined pattern which was clearly visible. A super girl shown in lovely condition.
AC Selkirk Rex Kitten Intermediate Male
1st & BOB Naudo’s Curlu Quincy (79s15) 24.09.2008
What a super chap of just over six months old. Lovely expression to his head with good ears with tufts which just needed to develop a little more width between, but did fit the contour of his head shape well. Large round expressive eyes. Nice muzzle line which is developing well and padded whisker pads. Cheeks filling out nicely which overall balance his head. Good chin and level bite. Super body conformation being broad, deep and strong and of lovely size and weight. Nice strong legs with good bone finished in round paws. Tail in balance with lovely curl present. Super coat which stood away from his body well with plenty of random curl in evidence on his legs, tummy and sides with a good plush feel. He is only young so as yet his coat has to curl down his back, but such a super chap so playful and friendly.
AC Selkirk Rex Kitten Intermediate Female
1st n/a 2nd Collin’s Curlu Piper (79L 40.4) 01.09.2008
A super seven month old lady of lovely type, conformation and balance. Attractive young lady who had a good head shape with well spaced ears with tufts at the tips and furnishings. Broad across browline with a nice profile and short broad nose. Good width across her cheeks, but as yet she needs to develop the correct shape to her whisker pads with lovely curly whiskers. Unfortunately her bite was slightly undershot (as confirmed by a Senior Judge) She as yet does not have the full compliment of teeth, so hopefully this may sort itself out once this has been achieved. Lovely strong body being muscular and of good size and weight with short strong legs and round paws. Tail in balance with lovely curls. Super plush coat which stood away from her body well with plenty of loose random curls and no bare patches present. She is a super girl and very much enjoyed her cuddles.
Blue Neuter
1st Pr & BOB Hill’s Cateloro Mumbo Jumbo (16) 18.01.2008
A super chap of excellent British type, conformation and overall balance. Super full round broad head with good underlying bone structure. Good sized ears which fit into the head shape well. Good profile with a short broad nose. Round bold expressive eyes of lovely colour. Super full wide cheeks and balanced muzzle line with a firm chin and level bite. Superb body being deep, broad and wide and of very good size and cobby and lovely and solid to the touch carried on short thick strong legs and finished in large round paws. Good tail thick at base with round tip. Lovely coat for length, texture and density of super even blue. There is some silver across the top of the hairs but this did not detract from this boys overall qualities. Shown in superb condition and handled well.
MISCELLANOUS CLASSES
AV Local Adult
1st Phillip’s Mibaybese Myleekla (40.4) 20.06.2007
A pretty balanced Lilac Colourpointed girl who had a super expression with bold pale blue expressive eyes. Lovely balance and weight to this girl with good bone and substance. Lovely coat which contrasts well between her points and magnolia body colour. A super person who was lovely to handle
2nd Gayton’s Pridycats Golden Compass (75) 26.09.2007
Lovely to see this colour being shown. Feminine head shape with good ears for size and set. For perfection I would have like a more rounded muzzle line. She is not overlarge, but balanced and all in proportion with short legs and round paws. Lovely depth of colour to her face and chest but the colour seemed to pale on her body and she was still showing some ghost pattern. A most sweet lady.
3rd Thomson’s Ch Glasnost Matylka (16a) 09.07.2006
AV Visitor Adult
1st Caunter’s Auxarcs Homer Thickthorn (7341bs) 12.02.2008
What a wonderful chap being strong muscular and of excellent substance. Superb type to his head with expressive eyes. Excellent bodylines being strong muscular and of super size and weight. Good legs and balanced tail. Excellent coat closed lying and with a superb well defined pattern. What a time waster!!
2nd Case’s Ch Tarjjika Skylark (74at) 13.07.2005
A super Blue Tabby Tonkinese of three years old showing lovely maturity. Expressive head with good ear placement. Pinch to muzzle. Firm chin and level bite. Long slender muscular bodied girl with muscular legs with neat oval feet. Lovely long balanced ringed tail. Super close lying coat. A super girl who was so friendly.
X2nd Beale’s Hurtlepuss Talullah (6845e) 17.07.2008
3rd Turner’s Gr Ch Wellbrand Haymaker (7243cq) 04.05.2005
AC British or Selkirk Rex Limit Kitten
1st Naudo’s Curlu Quincy (79s15) 24.09.2008
Already reported on
2nd William’s Busykitz Pebblesflinestone (15) 19.10.2008
Sweet lady who was developing well with a good head shape with ears which are generous at present and also very wide at the base. Cheeks filling out nicely, but lacks strength to muzzle at present. Small deep set eyes with colour still to fully develop. Balanced body of good weight with nice legs and balanced tail. Lovely short coat of dense colour. A sweet young lady who was presented well.
3rd Tricker’s Mibaybese Entrepreneur (17) 04.09.2008
AC British or Selkirk Rex Junior Neuter
1st Hill’s Cateloro Mumbo Jumbo (16) 18.01.2008
Already reported on
2nd Withey Stonall Flyboy (17) 15.05.2008
A solid and muscular boy of good overall substance. Nice shape to his head with ears which are rather large still and also very wide at the base. Expressive eyes. Solid cobby heavy weight body with legs on which he still tends to stand a little tall. Short cream coat just showing some ghost markings. Easy to handle and a real gentleman.
3rd McLean’s Moormist Chocolate Parfait (15b) 18.04.200
Any British Adult, Kitten or Neuter Born in January – June
1st Ross Adatesh Burlington Bertie (16) M 01.03.2008
2nd Crook’s Mibaybese Zara (40.4) FN 30.03.2006
3rd Windymeadow Fabio Aurelio (40.5) F 15.05.2008
Any British Adult, Kitten or Neuter Born July – December
1st David’s Ch Marozka Frolika (39) FN 19.09.2005
2nd Gray’s Stonemarr King-of-Leon (16) M 31.10.2008
Best Groomed SH Adult or Kitten
Oh for three lst places in this class
1st Kitson’s Morgan (Shorthair Black) 5 years old
2nd Wyatt’s Cara (Shorthair White with Black Spots) 1 year old
3rd Taylor’s Pearl (Shorthair Tabby) 1 year old
A large and busy Show ably piloted by Elaine, Lisa and John, to whom many thanks for the invitation, and to Sarah Finch who stepped in to steward, performing the role with expertise, diligence and panache; we had a most enjoyable day and I hope that she enjoyed meeting the Siamese and Orientals.
AC GR CH SIAMESE/ORIENTAL ADULT MALE
What a wonderful start to the day; two splendid gentlemen. 1, IMP GR CC. COOK’S GR CH JOHPAS LOOKSLIKEGOLD. (32a) 2yrs. Glorious lad, with great self assurance and presence. Excellent balanced, equilateral wedge with large ears magnificently spaced and flared, beautiful oriental incline to his deep blue eyes. Profile shows a little bump over the muzzle which is of good depth, chin lines up, bite meets. Body long and strong, balanced limbs and tail, all lazily and gracefully disposed on his blankets. Clear body , warm white in tone and of excellent satiny texture, short and close, graced by contrasting soft red-gold points. I learned later that this was his fifth Imperial certificate; congratulations. 2. RES IMP GR CC. MORT-WILLIAMS’ IMP GR CH CHAIROSS DEMETRIUS. (24b) 5yrs 11mths. Another wonderful gentleman, also fully deserving of Imperial status. Long wedge showing just a hint of a pinch beneath his superior cheek bones, broad top between large, well placed ears, lovely oriental eyes of blue that had an appealing hint of violet in the hall light. Long profile showing the slightest dent below the brow line, good deep chin, level bite. Mature long body, lithe and slightly spare, limbs and tail graceful and strong, in balance. Coat slightly long, good texture to it, showing wonderful, unshaded ivory body, truly remarkable, with good contrast from his warm mid chocolate points.
FOREIGN WHITE KITTEN, FEMALE.
1. BOB. MUIR-TAYLOR’S TILDEN WICKEDINWHITE. 6mths 4wks. Very pleasing little girl who has an even wedge on which large ears are well placed and spaced, flared in line, bonneted a tad when she checked out all that interesting Show activity. Eyes well shaped, set marginally straight, good depth of blue. Body quite well developed, graceful and firm, matching limbs, and slightly knobbly tail that was appealingly bottlebrushed with excitement, and might be just a little longer. Very good clear pristine white coat. Nice.
ORIENTAL BLACK KITTEN, FEMALE.
1 BOB withheld. VERLANDER’S KAMKAI WHATCHAMACALLIT. 7mths 3wks. Glossy coated lady with a slightly pinched wedge on which ears of size are held marginally up. Eyes a little open, hint of olive round the pupils, gold outwith that. Profile shows an appealing little bump above the muzzle that is of depth, excellent level bite. Body graceful, limbs and tail in proportion. Coat slightly long, excellent sheeny sound black throughout. Just one or two little problems prevents the award of BOB at present.
ORIENTAL BLUE KITTEN, MALE.
1. BOB HOLT’S ADATESH DOT N DASH. MN. 8mths. Lovely big strong lad of very good type. Long wedge, slightest pinch, large ears following its lines out becomingly, orientally shaped eyes of clear light green. Super straight profile, excellent depth of muzzle, chin lines up, incisors meet. Very well grown body, matching limbs and tail that might be just a little longer for preference. Superb texture to his coat that is of sound and very even toned, good blue in the pen though when he was out there was a touch of sepia and his paw pads still show a hint of pink.
ORIENTAL LONGHAIR KITTEN, FEMALE.
1. BOB. POUNDS’ PIPPASTRO SILVER PHANTOM. (62 43s) What a lovely head this young lady has, an even equilateral, almost masculine in its strength. Large ears widely spaced and flared in line, excellent oriental eyes for shape and tilt, light green tone. Very good straight profile, chin lines up and of good depth, level bite. Firm body, balancing limbs and tail, though she would not extend it for us. Coat already of almost adult length with established flow. Silver undercoat to about 2/3 of the shaft length. The tipping shows just a little tabby patterning on the body, but it is not too pronounced.
ORIENTAL RED NEUTER MALE.
1. PC. BOB. CLOTHIER’S PR KASSALIC ROBIN REDFEET. 1yr 11mths. Slender elegant chap of good type. Neat even wedge, very good ears for spacing and flare, excellent eyes for shape and incline, olive tones, would like a little more vividness ideally. Very good straight profile, good depth of muzzle, chin lines up, good bite. Body firm, would like a little more substance in an adult male neuter, limbs and tail in proportion. Good red to his healthy coat showing only faint tabby patterning. Needs a manicure for the benefit of both judge and steward.
ORIENTAL CREAM or APRICOT NEUTER MALE.
1. PC BOB. CLOTHIER’S KASSALIC ARTHUR OHEARTS. (37fn) 1yr 4mths. Another slender gent of good basic type, needing a little more size for preference. Good equilateral wedge head, well placed ears flared nicely, oriental eyes of pale green. Good straight profile, chin slopes back rather noticeably, incisors all over the place, some meeting. Graceful body, limbs and tail in keeping. Coat of good condition showing fairly sound and even apricot tones, permitted tabby evident.
ORIENTAL CINNAMON NEUTER MALE.
1. PC BOB. HACKING’S ALLIBEAR MICKEY MOUSE. 3yrs 3wks. Somewhat of a shrinking violet this gentleman with a slightly blunt but otherwise even wedge head, on which ears are set and flared quite well, almond eyes of clear light green. Very good straight profile, chin lines up well, excellent even bite. Body big and strong, proportionate limbs, tail needs a little more length to balance. Coat of very good texture, close, and fine, almost sound, rather a cool shade of cinnamon, nicely even.
AV SIAMESE/BALINESE VISITOR’S ADULT.
1. COOK’S JOHPAS SABINA PURDITA. F. (32c) 11mths 1wk. This girl has a lovely look to her, excellent type. Super even wedge, adorned by huge fly-away ears, well aligned, excellent oriental eyes , blue good. Profile shows the gentlest arch, level chin and bite. Graceful body and limbs, matching tail. Points of palest cream with excellent unshaded body to enhance them. 2. SMOUT’S LOLUJA CHERRY TART. F. (32a) 2yrs 5mths. Lovely lass of very good type with and even, triangular wedge head on which large ears are very well spaced and flared, very good oriental eyes of deep blue. Profile straight, very good firm chin and bite. Body compact, proportionate limbs and tail. Soft red points, good contrast from the clear warm white body. 3. STEPHENSON’S CH MAGICAL BECKSTAR BALOO. M. (24) 2yrs 3wks. X3 SIVITER’S SIMPLISIAM SPECIAL MENTION. M. (32c
AC SIAMESE/BALINESE BREEDER’S KITTEN.
1. HOLT’S ADATEAM SHARANZ SAKURA. F. (24n) 8mths Lass of good type with a fine, even wedge head, excellent inclined almond eyes of blue with touches of violet, large, well set ears, very good straight profile, chin lining up and level bite. Fine lithe body, balancing limbs and tail. Close fine coat, very striking clear body, not a hint of shading, with contrast to the points at the lilac end of the caramel range. 2. GRAY’S LYNNOX KASANOVA. M. (24b) 6mths 4wks. Boy with a handsome lengthy wedge head, adorned by large ears flared well upon it, excellent eye shape, blue needing more depth. Profile straight, level chin and bite that meets. Lovely long body, balancing limbs and tail. Well matched mid chocolate points with excellent contrast to the beautifully clear, unmarked ivory body. 3. SIDNELL’S LOLUJA MISSHOITYTOITY. F. (24) 5mths 3wks. Long girl, well grown. Lengthy wedge, slight pinch, spaced, flyaway ears, oriental eye shape, blue good. Profile nearly straight, shallow forehead depression at present, chin slopes away a bit but bite meets; a friend has been chewing her whiskers. Slender body and limbs, matching tail. Sleek coat, showing warm seal points with good contrast to the body that is a little cold in tone.X3 TWYFORD’S KITAMBER HEPIZIBAH. F. (61et) 4mths 1wk. Lass with a lovely even wedge, excellent ears for placement and flare, oriental eyes of deep blue, good straight profile, excellent chin and bite that meets. Body well developed for her extreme youth, limbs and tail in keeping. Coat developing, showing points softly broken in various red shades, only hints of tabby evident on ears and mask. Promising babe. .
AC SIAMESE/BALINESE NON-BREEDERS KITTEN.
1. MAAK’S JOMESE JUSTLOOK AT ME. M (24b) 5mths 2wks. Flashy lad with a wedge that is slightly pinched, crowned by huge flared ears, oriental eyes of good blue. Very good straight profile, firm chin, incisors meet. Very good long typy body, spidery limbs, matching tail. Excellent coat texture, matching mid chocolate points, good contrast to the clear ivory body. 2. LUDWIG’S MAFDET MAFIOSO M. (24) 6mths 2wks. Very comely lad of good type and maturity with an even wedge, large ears spaced and flared well, oriental, violet blue eyes, profile dead straight, deep muzzle, level bite. Well developed body, matching limbs and tail. Dense seal body with good contrast to the excellent warm body. Appeared monorchid on the day. 3. MATTHEWS & PUGH’S LOLUJA MISS BEHAVE. F. (32t1) 5mths 4wks.
AC ORIENTAL SELF NEUTER.
1. CLOTHIER’S KASSALIC ROBIN REDFEET MN (37d) 1yr 11mths. 2. CLOTHIER’S PR KASSALIC ATHUROHEARTS MN (37fn) 1yr 4mths.
AC ORIENTAL NON-SELF NEUTER.
1. TAYLOR’S JADEVYN BRYCHAN TROEDMAWR. MN (48 40bt) 10mths 4wks. Lovely, calm boy of very good type. Excellent, even wedge adorned by ears of size, well spaced and flared in line, almond shaped eyes, inclined and of good blue. Superior profile, just convex. Firm chin, level bite. Mature, firm body, balancing limbs and tail. Coat of healthy quality, showing clear chocolate tabby pattern, a little darker on the mask than elsewhere, good tail ringing. Good body contrast evident. Plenty of white, present on the shoulders, all limbs, all down tummy and on mask and ears. Virtually no invasion of the pattern by white.
AC SIAMESE/BALINESE BREEDER’S NEUTER.
1. SMOUT’S KAMIK FIRECRACKA MN (32a) 9mths. Just adult, very elegant lad. Very attractive, even wedge head, graced by lovely ears for size and spread, eyes of very good oriental shape and incline, very good blue tone. Proud profile, chin aligned and bite that meets.. Firm body, slender limbs, matching paws and tail. Healthy coat quality, light red points giving good contrast to the unmarked warm white body 2. WATSON’S CH MALIKASIAM SHAKIRA ATHALJ. FN. (24c) 2yrs 10mths. Handsome madam with plenty of self esteem. Long wedge, on which large ears are placed and flared well, eyes of very good blue shade, well shaped. Profile almost straight, strong chin, bite only glimpsed in passing, lower incisors seemed to be lacking but it seemed prudent not to persist. Good lithe body, matching slender limbs, tail needs a tad more to balance. Good lilac points, with contrasting pleasing pale clear magnolia body. 3 WATSON’S MALIKASIAM MALAIKA SAEEDA. FN. (24a) 1yr 6mths. Lass with a nice even wedge head, on which ears are set well, though might be just a little more widely spaced for preference. Eyes of good shape and blue colour. Profile shows gentle dish below the brows, chin slopes back a little, incisors almost meet. Smooth coat shows good soft blue points contrasting to the body that shows toning shading
AC SIAMESE/BALINESE NON-BREEDER’S NEUTER.
1. HART’S CH & UK GR PR APRIKAT SKULLDUGGERY. MN. (61t) 4yrs 11mths. Lovely big fellow of very good type and development. Strong, equilateral wedge, large ears well spaced and flared becomingly in line, excellent oriental eyes of mid blue. Profile just convex, level chin and bite, excellent dentition. Body large and strong, proportionate limbs and tail. Excellent coat, profuse and showing very good flow, furnished plume. Showing soft seal patterning to the points, some body shading now, but less than I seem to recall when last we met, sufficient contrast evident. Splendid fellow. 2. EMMENS’ PR JOHPAS JACKSPARROW. MN. (32c) 1yr 4mths. Lovely fellow of very good type. Super equilateral wedge, large spaced and flared ears, inclined oriental eyes of good blue. Profile shows a tiny dent at the bridge, good chin and level bite. Strong lithe body and limbs, balancing tail. Sleek coat shows pale red points, excellent clear warm white body for contrast. X2 BRINE’S PR LYNNOX MYSIAMEEZ GALILEO MN. (24c) 2yrs 8mths. Stylish gentleman with a long, elegant wedge on which large ears are placed and flared well in line. Eyes of very good oriental incline, pleasing blue shade. Straight profile, wayward incisors, basically level. Long strong body and limbs with tail showing a little terminal pip. Close coat shows soft mid lilac points needing just that trace of pink to it, contrasting body, slightly shaded to tone.,3. MILLS & COLLINS’ BARBECCO RUBY-STAR. FN. (32 5) 1yr 4wks.. X3. TALBOTS’ PR MORALYN RED ARROW. MN (32a) 2yrs 1mth. .
AV DEBUTANTE NEUTER
1. WATSON’S MALIKASIAM MICKAEL MAGNUM MN. (24b) 11mths 2wks. Nice lad with a long, slightly narrow wedge showing a little pinch. Large ears needing just a little more space between. Oriental eyes, blue good. Profile undulates gently, good chin and bite. Huge body with limbs and tail to match. Pleasing warm mid chocolate points, matching soft body shading but good ivory contrast
Many thanks to Elaine & Lisa for inviting me to the Bristol & District Show once again. I had a lovely day with some lovely cats and kittens and also in the company of Val Anderson who kindly stewarded for me. It was a nice lunch and even a gift at the end of the day!
Russian Blue Adult Male
1ST & CC HIPKIN’S GLASNOST NEBO (16a) M 10.7.07 Strong, mature looking male who handled OK but was grumbling. Mature head with a short wedge, quite jowly. Fairly large ears slightly wide set. Flat skull and good angle. Nose has a slight bump. Level bite and good deep chin. Fairly prominent whisker pads. Slightly deep set eyes of good green colour. Thick mid blue coat although much paler at the base. Good silvery sheen. Elegant body and limbs. Oval paws which are very silvery.
Russian Blue Adult Female
1st CC & BOB THOMSON’S GR. CH. GLASNOST MIMI (16a) F 29.5.06 Female with a good Russian “look”. Nicely balanced head. Fairly large well set ears. Green, almond shaped eyes. Good broad muzzle and excellent prominent whisker pads. A good sized well made girl. Really thick and plushy mid blue coat, paler at the roots. Good silvery sheen. Straight nose. Level bite and good chin. Tail of balanced length with a slight taper and faint ghost rings at the end.
2ND SEDGEWICK’S CATWO LOVE IN THE MIST (16a) F 21.6.08 A very pretty young female with a sweet Russian expression – quite a pale silvery blue colour overall. Handled well. Fair size well set ears. Short wedge. Angle not quite clear yet. Almost straight nose with a slight upward tilt at the tip. Scissor bite at the moment and slightly uneven incisors. Good chin. Showing some whisker pads. Fairly short coat, just fractionally harsh to the touch. Pale blue and slightly lighter at the base. Tail a little thick and fur rather long, slight tail rings. Dense and plushy coat.
3rd THOMSON’S CH. GLASNOST MATYLKA (16a) F 9.7.06 Female with a good Russian expression. Well set ears. Level bite. Slightly darker than medium blue and paler at the roots. Nose has a gentle slope. Good balanced head proportions although she tended to “square” her muzzle/whisker pads. Almond shaped pale green eyes, Good angle. Good chin. Slight tail rings. Texture of coat a little harsh. Would have been place higher but that she could do with more weight and substance to her.
4TH HIPKIN’S GLASNOST OLENKA (16a) F 4.5.08 Large well set ears. Almond shaped eyes green with a hint of yellow. Slightly long wedge which is rather narrow and is slightly pinched. Level bite. Chin falls away. Almost straight nose. Angle could be better. Very slight whisker pads. Elegant girl, long legs and body. Slightly immature look overall. Coat is rather long and dull looking – lacking the silvery sheen except on her paws. Coat is pale at the roots. Tail has only a slight taper. Perhaps wasn’t quite herself today as her haws were up although she is very sweet natured and handled well.
Korat Adult
1st CC & BOB CHERKAS’ CH. JUSARKA PUSSYWILLOW (34) F 18.8.02 A good heart shaped look to this female. Well developed muzzle. Eyes set well apart.
Good large pale green eyes. Level bite. Shallow chin. Slight nose break and downward curve. Very well set ears. Large flat forehead. Short, close lying coat, spine line breaking. Tapered tail of balanced length. Good silver tipping.
Ocicat Adult
1ST CC & BOB CAUNTER’S THICKTHORN MADRAS (73b) F 19.9.07 A lovely mature girl. Fairly large well set ears with small tufts. Head shape is longer than wide. Almond shaped eyes of fairly deep green. Level bite. Shallow chin. Good strong muscular body and limbs. Moderately long tapered tail. Warm chocolate brown spots. Tummy spotted and bull eyes on both sides of body. Intricate scarab, triple lines along spine. Very slight linkage on shoulders. Clear facial tracings extend on top of the head. Broken necklet and rings on tail.
2ND MCLEOD’S NWELA SPOTA LOT (73b) F 21.5.08 A female rather lacking in type and poor chocolate colour. Paw pads are a rosy brown colour and the nose leather is pink. The tail tip is a very dark chocolate. Head is short and rather round and the ears are held upright. Amber eye colour. Slight rise at the bridge of the nose. Level bite and very shallow chin. Coat rather longer than desired and spots are brown rather than chocolate. Spots are also rather indistinct. Agouti ground colour is very pale.
Ocicat Classic Adult Assessment
MERIT CAUNTER’S AUXARCS HOMER OF THICKTHORN (73 41bs) M 12.2.08 A substantial and mature cat. I thought his head did look unbalanced which was mainly because of his rather wide ear set and slightly rounded rather than square muzzle.. However he does have many good points in his favour – not least of which is his gentle temperament. Fairly large almond shaped eyes of fairly deep yellow (eye colour kept changing in the hall light). Very strong and muscular boy with a long body and wonderful “athletic” appearance – he feels (and I am sure is) heavy. Fairly long tail of balanced length. Superb short close lying coat with a good sheen. Warm chocolate colour more to the upper end of his body. Very clearly defined pattern with tabby M on forehead, cheek lines, broken necklets, butterfly on shoulders, stripes along the spine. Disinclined to have his bite checked but in the fraction of a second I had to see it – it looked OK.
Usual Abyssinian Kitten
1ST & BOB HAMILTON’S MARJANWA ASHANTI GOLD (23 ) F 21.10.08 Very relaxed female, posing so nicely in her pen but was very unhappy when we got her out so most of my judging of her was in the pen. Head has gentle contours. Large, very well set ears which are well cupped. Brow to top of head well rounded. Good eye shape and set well apart with a slight oriental slant – hazel in colour. Slight nose break. Level bite. Balanced length tail with a black tip. Very short black hocks. Well ticked coat, darker spine line to tail tip. Chest almost clear. Lovely size and weight and feel to her. Cream extends a little down the neck. Ear furnishings. Clear facial markings. Rich golden brown ticked with black and ruddy orange base coat.
2ND GEAR’S AGAPAE AETHRA (23) F 28.9.08 Moderate wedge and fairly gentle contours. Large, well set ears – nicely pricked and with width between them. Brow to top of head rounded. Muzzle a little fine. Level bite although chin falls away. Slight nose break and a bump. Long, slender body and limbs. Tail a little fine – black tip. Faint broken necklet. Very short black hocks. Slight smudges on inner front limbs at the moment. Hazel eye colour.
Devon Rex Kitten
1ST & BOB DAVIES’ PHILOKALIA BAD PENNY (33a 36a) F 27.9.08 A lovely gentle Devon Rex female with a good head type. Short, broad wedge, flat skull. Eyes oval when relaxed. Slender neck. Could have a better stop to short nose. Strong muzzle. Whisker break. Brow curves back to flat skull Very large ears which are very wide at the base and have rounded tips. Broad chest. Slight muffs which are curly. Well covered all over, rexing better on the shoulders and chest. Waving coming on the legs. Some guard hairs on the tail. Down on tummy. Long tapered well waved tail.
AV Foreign Adult
1ST CAUNTER’S THICKTHORN MADRAS (73b) F 19.9.07
2nd SPENCER-MILLS’ CH. GLAMOOR MAGICAL MERMAID (33a36e) F5.1.04 Tortie Devon Rex female who has a short, broad wedge, large low set ears that are very wide at the base. Fair stop to short nose. Bite marginally undershot. Tail rather thick at the base with only a slight taper. Coat is dense and very curly. Tail has waves. Tummy just down.
3RD ARNOLD’S CH.PAPAVER ANDROMEDA (33 31s) F 20.9.07
AC Abyssinian Breeders Adult
1st SHAMMAS’ CH. MIKKAR ASHANTI WARRIER (23) M 31.12.07 A lovely Usual Aby Male. Very good balanced head proportions which are gently contoured. Very clear coated without barring. Even ticking. Rich ruddy orange undercoat and black ticking. Chest clear of necklets. Colour to chin, lips and nostrils. Clear facial markings. A very strong boy – only had a very brief look at his bite and it seemed OK. Slight nose break. Large pricked ears with tufts. Short black hocks and tail tip. Darker spine line.
2nd SHAMMAS’ CH. MIKKAR LITTLE MYNX (23) F 29.12.06 Another nice cat with a good Aby expression. Large, well set ears with width between. Level bite. Slight nose break. Chest almost clear – just very faint smudges. Short, close lying coat which is well ticked. Rich ruddy orange undercoat. Short black hocks. Chin, lips and nostrils cream.
3RD BARRETT’S HIGHLIGHT KATRINA (23ats) F 29.5.08 Sorrel Silver Tortie female. Head is slightly unbalanced. Shortish wedge head. Fairly large well set ears. Good eye shape – amber colour. Good size and weight. Overall colour an attractive cool silvery peach. Clear silvery white base – Difficult to see her tortie pattern but some tortie colouring on paws and front legs.
AV Foreign Kitten (14wks – 6 mths)
1ST HAMILTON’S MARJANWA ASHANTI GOLD (23 ) F 21.10.08
2ND WILLIAMS & PALLETT’S CHAMORE EVENINGTHYME (72 43aq) F 25.11.08 Blue Shaded Asian female of lovely size, weight and condition. Good Asian expression. Slight nose break although nose rolls off at the tip. Expressive green eyes of good shape and set. Tapered tail of balanced length. Short, silky close lying coat with even shading. Super temperament.
3RD CASE’S TARJJIKA MOONSTONE (74c) M 3.1.09
AV Foreign Kitten (6 – 9 months)
1ST SHEPPARD’S CATOMINE JOYOUS JASPER (77) M 29.7.08 Singapura male of good size and weight. Lovely short close lying coat. Large green eyes. High set large ears. Tapered tail – tip held a little tense. Smudges on inner front legs but no marks on back knees. Good width between the eyes. Warm sepia colour to ticking and ivory base coat.
2ND DAVIES’ PHILOKALIA BAD PENNY (33a 36a) F 27.9.08
3RD CASE’S YOKOTA BOUDICCA ICENI (74at) F 8.9.08
AC Abyssinian Non-Breeders Neuter
1st REEVES’ PR. ANNERA LYNX (23) MN 20.9.06 A big strong Usual Abyssinian MN. Large well set ears. Longish wedge and nose. Nose has a slight dip. Chin, lips and nostrils cream. Amber eye colour. Level bite but rather weak chin. Good coat for ticking and texture. Short black hocks. Chest almost clear. Tail thick at the base and tapering.
2ND GEAR’S KOPERKAT RAINBOWS END (23a) MN 3.5.07 Head shape is rather triangular as the ears are flared and muzzle a little narrow. Wonderful green eyes slightly full shape. Short coat which is well ticked, darker spine line to black tail tip. Broken necklet. Handled well and, although moulting, is in good condition.
A lovely day with some super cats, thanks to Elaine Liza and John for inviting me and many thanks to Sue Danks for coming to steward for me.
AC NON-SELF PERSIAN CHAMPION ADULT FEMALE
GR MRS LOVESY CH PERSILUS NEAPOLITANA 12a1 F 20/11/06 A well developed black and white girl of two years four months old showing a well balanced head and stocky body. Smooth forehead with well placed ears that are well furnished. Round orange eyes that are starting to pale a little. Short snub nose with good leather and full cheeks. Near level bite with firm chin. Cobby body standing on short legs. Coat full, soft and well presented mostly white body with black over her ears and head with patches on legs full black short bushy tail. Sweet temperament.
BLUE OR LILAC TORTIE & WHITE KITTEN
1ST BOB MRS WILSON TYTHERTON CANTBUY MELOVE 12 2 F 3/11/08 I judged this baby a few weeks ago and she is growing into a lovely girl. Round head with neat little ears set low on smooth forehead. Round bold eyes of a good orange colour, short snub nose with well formed leather and a very good bite and firm chin, full cheeks. Cobby body well covered with short legs and tail. Coat soft full flowing and very well presented showing pale blue and cream to head and tail with a patch of colour on body. Lovely temperament.
BI-COLOUR KITTEN
1ST BOB MRS HENDERSON MAVOURNEEN HOKUS POKUS 12a1 F 29/10/08 A black and white baby of five months showing excellent balance and type. Nice round head with smooth skull and neat well placed ears with long flowing furnishings. Short snub nose with good break and full leather, good kitten bite with firm chin. Stocky cobby body with little legs and tail. Coat full long and flowing showing a black smudge under her nose and over her eye with white full cheeks, white tummy and legs her back is mostly black. A very promising girl with lovely nature. Congratulations on Best in show Persian.
2ND MRS HAMMETT & MRS COKER SHOU LILACBLOSSOM 12a4 F 21/9/08 Another nice girl and well grown for her age, I think she must like her food as she was quite weighty. Broad head with well placed ears and well furnished slight crown to forehead at the moment and her eye colour needs to develop. Short broad nose with good leather and nostrils. Near level bite with firm chin. Good body shape and size standing on short legs. Coat is full and a lovely shade of lilac, not blue. She has a white chevron and cheeks; white chest with a white tummy going down to her legs, full lilac tail. Very nice to see a lilac and white girl of such a good colour.
AC EXOTIC SH NON-SELF NEUTER MALE
1ST PC MR & MRS CLEMENTS PR SUZERRAIN LOUIS SAMILTON 70 8a MN 9/5/07 Blue tabby boy showing nice balance to head and body. Smooth forehead with well placed ears set wide, round open orange eyes, short snub nose with deep break and full leather. Good bite and firm chin. Nice body shape and size standing on thick legs with thick tail. Coat not at his best today as he is losing it by the handfuls but it is still thick and plush and a nice shade of blue but his back is a little solid, rest is well marked. Laid back temperament.
AC EXOTIC SH NON-SELF NEUTER FEMALE
1ST PC BOB MRS CLARK CH HONEYGEM ETERNAL FLAME 70 36e FN 25/5/05 A tortie smoke girl of lovely type, nice round head with neat little ears set wide and low on smooth head nice short snub nose with good leather and good bite with firm chin. Cobby well covered body that is showing a well patched coat with very good contrast. She has stocky legs and a thick tail, her coat is soft and plush standing well away from her body. Nice temperament.
AV NOVICE ADULT
1ST MRS WILSON FIRANTY ELECTRA 1 F 12/6/08 Black girl of ten month I see I judged this girl when she was a baby and she has kept her promise of being a beauty. Full flowing jet black coat with full bushy tail. Smooth head with well placed ears set wide. Round pale orange eyes of a good shape and size. Short snub nose with good leather and good bite with firm chin. Cobby well covered body standing on stock legs, nice temperament.
2ND MRS & MISS BOWKER VALKEA AURORAS BLUE ANGEL 66aw F 14/3/08 Blue mitted ragdoll girl of one year one month showing nice type, well place ears tilting slightly forward, nice eye set of a good blue. Medium length nose with gentle dip and full leather. Good bite and firm chin. Good body shape and size with bushy tail. Points well matching. Nice temperament.
3RD MS BURN SAPPHIRENSTEEL RUSLAN 82 31t M 5/5/08 Brown tabby and white Siberian
AV VISITORS ADULT (A)
1ST MRS ASSINDER GEBUHRCOONS DREAM DATE (IMP) 64 41 F 29/3/07 A very well grown girl of two years, large framed and lovely type. Large ears and long tufts, set high and wide at base. Eyes full round and a copper colour. High cheeks with medium nose and full leather and very good bite with square muzzle. A long muscular body with long legs and long full bushy tail. Nice tabby pattern to glossy coat that was very well presented. Lovely temperament.
2nd MRS HILLMAN LUVUMCATS LOVEBUG 66 F 22/4/07 Seal ragdoll girl near two years old and showing very nice type with lovely deep blue eyes and very good bite with firm chin. Rich seal point’s well matching. Coat just starting to shade a little on shoulders but a nice texture and well presented. Laid back temperament.
3RD Ms SLEVIN ASHANNAS MAMMA MIA 13c1 F 9/7/08 Seal Birman
AV VISITORS ADULT (B)
1ST MRS MITCHELL VALLEYCATS HEAVEN-SENT 66 31a F 4/5/06 Blue bi coloured ragdoll girl of nearly three year old and showing very nice type with pale blue markings with white inverted V and nice flat plane to head with well placed ears slightly tilted forward nice eye shape and good blue level bite with firm chin. Lovely soft silky coat well presented and a lovely temperament.
2ND MISS FITTEN CH FINEARTE ZEPHYR ROSE 66 31a F 17/8/06 Blue bi coloured ragdoll of two years eight months and again showing very nice type, shape and size. Her coat today was not as good as my first in that her points were paler on her legs and tail, the blue on her head was a darker shade so they were not matching, she may be changing her coat. Nice temperament.
3RD MS BURN SAPPHIRENSTEEL RUSLAN 82 31t M 5/5/08 repeat
AC PERSIAN LOCAL KITTEN
1ST MRS HENDERSON MAVOURNEEN SPELLBOUND 12a2t M 29/10/08 Blue tabby and white but was too pretty to be a boy very sweet expression with extra long curly furnishings. Smooth forehead with neat little ears set low and wide. Nice round bold eyes of a good orange colour. Short snub nose with well formed leather and good bite. Cobby well covered body standing on thick legs with short full tail. Coat very long and flowing well presented body showing pale blue with white under parts and legs, tabby marking showing very well on head but were lacking on body and tail at the moment. Nice temperament.
2ND MR & MRS EMERY SWINGLETREE ANDY PANDY 13b2 M 30/7/08 Blue colourpoint boy just short of being an adult and still looking like a youngster, very nice open type with smooth head and well placed ears with round open eyes of a reasonable blue. Broad short nose with well formed leather and good bite with strong chin. Good body shape but needs to grow a bit more for his age. Nice pale blue points well matching with a super pale coat free from shading and well presented. A friendly boy.
AV IMPERIAL, GRAND OR PREMIER NEUTER
1ST MR & MRS STABLES IGR CH & PR CANONNA MERLIESIN MELODY 63b FN 15/7/99 A lovely looking Somali girl of nine years in tiptop condition nice head type with well placed ears and nice hazel eyes of a good almond shape. Muscular body standing on long legs with long tapering tail. Her chocolate coat is a warm chestnut brown with deep rich apricot to tummy and inside of legs, top coat showing very good ticking. Lovely temperament.
2ND MRS PEPPERELL PR ADSETLO LADY LOUISIANA 13b16 FN 18/5/07 Tortie Colourpoint girl that I have not come across before. Open type with nice eye colour. Well built and in full coat her points today were lacking red but the tabby markings were very good slight shading to shoulders and flanks soft in texture and well presented. Nice temperament.
AV ARISTOCRAT NEUTER
1ST MRS SALTER ADSETLO ONECOOLCAT 66 MN 27/6/07 A nice seal ragdoll boy. Broad head with good flat plane with well set ears of a medium size and tilting forward. Nice profile with good bit and firm chin. Muscular body and well covered. Rich seal points and well matching. Coat full soft and silky long and a little curly on tummy. Excellent temperament.
2ND MRS BUSH KUTAZA KITO 13c2 MN 21/2/08 Blue Birman male neuter very friendly boy and happy to be handled. Head a nice shape, ears well placed of a medium size and spaced well apart. Almost round eyes of a deep blue. Nose medium in length with a slight dip and full leather. Very good bite with firm chin. Well cover body, coat soft and silky in texture. Points well matching of a nice shade of blue. Even socks and gauntlets, nice temperament.
3RD MRS PERKINS ZENITH BI GOLLY 12a1 MN 23/5/05 Black and white boy
ANY PERSIAN ADULT KITTEN OR NEUTER BORN JULY-DECEMBER
1ST MRS LOVESY CH PERSILUS NEAPOLITANA 12a1 F 20/11/06 repeat
2ND MISS FORSTER POPUP SALTAN PEPPER 70 12a1 M 21/8/08 Well grown Black and white Exotic boy of seven months. Showing very nice type with lovely round head and neat well placed ears set wide on smooth skull. Round open eyes of a good orange, short snub nose with well formed leather, full cheeks and good bite and firm chin. Well covered stocky body standing on little legs. Short thick tail. Coat plush and very sound black with white chevron, chest, tummy and legs. Handled well with nice temperament.
3RD MRS THORNBURN ALINDAS JUSTKISS ME 12 2 F 3/7/08
MOST FRIENDLY ADULT OR KITTEN
1st MISS WYATT CARA SH-WHITE WITH BLACK SPOTS FN 1 YR Only one in the class so it was hard to say if she was most friendly as there was nothing to compare her with but she handled well and gave us a purr. Well developed white with a few black spots to top of her head, her coat was sparkling white, short and crisp free from any staining. She was well built with a long legs and tail and a nice expression.
Thank you to the committee for the invitation and my very capable steward.
CLASS 129 CHOC OR LILAC POINT BIRMAN ADULT
1ST CC BOB MS C DELANEY CH DEENLAY MISSDIOR (13c4) F
A lovely typy girl showing strong boning, broad head, well set medium ears, medium nose with slight dip. Full cheeks and strong chin. Eye shape almost round and of excellent deep blue colouring. Gloves and gauntlets well defined. Full plush coat, well prepared tail a little short and brindled, lovely temperament.
Class 130A
Cats 45 and 46 for BOB CNJ
RED, CREAM OR TORTIE POINT BIRMAN ADULT FEMALE
1ST but CC W/H MRS S BLEWITT PAZAJEN GLOW AMBER (13c7) F
A well prepared exhibit but did not have enough substance – very slight in stature – Gloves and gauntlets matching and even although gloves scalloped. Eyes rather too round not giving birman expression. I did not consider that she warranted a CC today.
2ND MRS J NUTLEY CARAMELEIGH SIOLUPEREDUR (13c9)
A chocolate tortie of reasonable type. Her eyes are a little sore today. Good breadth of head, ears well set. Full cheeks and strong chin. Good bite. Medium nose. Her right gauntlet is far too short and left goes to hock. Very little evidence of tortie points to back feet. Plush shortish coat, well prepared. Tail full and bushy, nice temperament.
CLASS 131a – TABBY OR TORTIE TABBY POINT BIRMAN ADULT MALE
49 BOB MR & MRS W ALLEN GR CH CARAMLEIGH SPRINGTIME BEAU (M) (13c15)
CLASS 131b – TABBY OR TORTIE TABBY POINT BIRMAN MALE
1ST CC 50 MRS DB DE SWARTE SIMISOLA SHIA GRACE (13c11) F
A seal tabby point growing well but needing more development around the cheeks although otherwise showing potential. Strong broad head, medium ears. Good bite, strong chin. Eye shape and colour good. Gloves and gauntlets matching and even. Well prepared coat, pale and giving contrast to tabby point markings. Tail long and busy.
CLASS 138 MAINE COON SILVER TABBY SERIES
1ST CC BOB 55 MRS J MASKELL KELFERROI SCARAMOUCHE (64 41S) F
A lovely female of excellent type showing medium length of head, square muzzle and firm chin. Level bite. Excellent eye shape full and round. Very well grown for hear age. Excellent ears, tall and well placed with some feathering apparent. Long body with substantial legs and large round paws. Coat could have done with a little more show preparation but otherwise showing undercoat and glossy top coat. Tail long and flowing. Full of potential.
2ND 54 MR PA KILMARTINS NITERAP CATRAY (64 41sw) F
Growing well and showing medium length head, level bite, full cheeks and strong chin. Nose of even width good ear set tall and well placed – long well boned body showing excellent contrast between silver undercoat and top coat – Strong legs and lovely long tail. Another exhibit with potential.
3RD 53 MISS S CHANT SHEERCLASS SILVA FOOLS (64 41sw) F
Very young but developing well. Medium length head, level bite. Ears set well. Eyes full and round. Strong chin, square muzzle, long well boned body, solid and muscular. Well prepared coat showing top coat and undercoat. Some tarnishing to nose and head. Nice contrast to top coat and silver undercoat, tabby markings well defined. Has promise.
CLASS 142 NORWEGIAN FOREST ADULT
I was looking forward to this class but 4 were absent!
1ST BOB 77 MRS J MANSELL FORESTSHADOW CHLOE (67 31ats) F
A Lovely exhibit, beautifully prepared showing triangular head and long straight profile, balanced well. Ear set excellent. Eyes large oval and well opened. Well boned sitting high on legs with backs longer than the fronts. Paws large and round. Tail long and bushy. Showing woolly undercoat, knickerbockers and top coat. An exhibit of great potential.
CLASS 156 MAINE COON SLIVER TABBY SERIES KITTEN
1ST 99 BOB MRS L JENKIN & MRS J GREY JULESCOON GRACIE CAPRI (64 41es)
A lovely kitten, still developing, but showing potential with medium length of head, full cheeks, square muzzle and strong chin. Lovely long well boned with large boned legs and round paws. Ear set excellent being tall and set well. Level bite. Nose of even width short kitten coat at the moment but tabby markings apparent to front legs and on mask. Tail of good length well prepared and of good temperament.
2ND 100 MR AND MRS S WHITE BRITHOIR FIREFLY (64 41es) F
Another nice kitten, well developed with fullish cheeks, strong chin and level bite. Medium length of head and square muzzle. Eyes full and round. Ear set tall wide at the base and set well. Eyes full and round. Nose of even width. Showing silver undercoat and tabby markings to coat. Full of promise.
3RD 98 MRS A ALAND JEMAHAN SWEET PEA (64 41esw) F
A tortie silver classic tabby and white which needs more cheek development at the moment but otherwise a nice exhibit showing medium length head. Good ear set, wide at the base and tapering. Square muzzle and strong chin. Nose of even width long well boned body. Still in kitten coat. Long tail giving balance.
CLASS 172a RED, CREAM OR TORTIE POINT BIRMAN NEUTER MALE
1ST PC 126 MR KP AND MRS JE WELCH K;ASSYKLOGS KLARETT (13c5) MN
A lovely boy of excellent type. Has strong top of head. Full cheeks, strong chin. Eyes almost round and of excellent blue colouring. Level bite. Medium ears well set. Gloves matching and gauntlets tapering well. Lovely pale plush coat with excellent red point markings. Tail of good length. A lovely example of the breed.
CLASS 172b RED CREAM OR TORTIE POINT BIRMAN MEUTER FEMALE
1ST PC 122 MRS C LOXTON PR ISNWENDO FAT BOTTOMED GIRL (13c7) FN
A well developed girl of good type, beautifully prepared today and showing strong top of head, medium ears well set. Full cheeks and strong chin. Level bite. Eyes almost round and of good colour. Medium nose with slight dip to profile. Gloves and gauntlets good. Well boned body and excellent point markings giving contrast. Tail of good length giving balance.
CLASS 173 TABBY OR TORTIE TABBY POINT BIRMAN NEUTER
1ST C BOB 123 MRS J E BEAUMONT TONDORG JUST-STARSNSTRIPES (13c13) MN
A lovely well boned exhibit of excellent type. Strong top of head, with medium ears well net – full cheeks and strong chin. Eyes almost round and of good colours – Gloves matching, gauntlets tapering. Well boned body, well prepared coat – lovely tabby markings to front legs, rings to tail.
Many thanks to Elaine, Lisa, John and the Committee for the kind invitation to judge at this very friendly and well run show which is always a pleasure to come to. My thanks also to my friend Sue Walters who, once again, has given up her Saturday to come and steward for me. I appreciate it and so do the cats.
ORIGINAL FOREIGN SH CHAMPION ADULT MALE
GR.C.C. Shammas’ Ch Mikkar Ashanti Warrior. Usual Abyssinian. He was just a little nervous when he first came out but settled down later on. Gently rounded head contours. Moderate wedge with slightly rounded muzzle with slight indentation. Slight nose break but also has a little bump on nose. Firm chin. Elegant neck. Large ears set wide apart with ear tufts. Hazel eyes of good shape and set. Muscular body with slender legs and small oval feet. Tail, thick at base, tapering to good length. Short fine coat, dense and close lying. Distinctly ticked.
RES GR. C.C. Keate’s GR Ch Stickybicky Jumpn Jakflash. Chocolate Smoke Devon Rex. Short broad wedge with high cheek bones. Strong muzzle but chin a little weak, well defined whisker break. Short nose but would like stop to be a little deeper. Large ears, could be a little larger and slightly lower set. Eyes of good shape and set. Neck could be a little more elegant. Muscular body with broad chest, slim legs and small oval paws. Long tapering tail showing signs of stud tail but clean. Short, dense coat of good texture. Well rippled all over.
ORIGINAL FOREIGN SH CHAMPION ADULT FEMALE (9 entered)
GR. C.C. Cherkas’ Ch Jusarka Pussywillow. Korat. Delightful little lady. Lovely heart shaped head. Short nose with slight downward curve showing slight stop between forehead and nose. Firm chin. Large ears with rounded tip and flared at base, set high on the head. Large and luminous green eyes of good shape and set. Medium sized body with legs and paws in proportion. Medium length tail, heavier at base and tapering to a rounded tip. Coat of good length and texture, medium blue tipped with silver.
RES GR.C.C. Shammas’ Ch Mikkar Little Minx. Usual Abyssinian. Head with gently rounded contours. Moderate wedge with slight indentation to slightly rounded muzzle. Slight nose break. Chin could be a little firmer. Large ears set wide apart with tufts. Green eyes of good shape and set. Elegant neck on a muscular body with slender legs and oval paws. Tail thick at base and tapering to good length. Short fine and distinctly ticked coat, dense and close lying.
SINGAPURA KITTEN
1ST BOB. Sheppard’s Catomine Joyous Jasper. Male. Rounded skull with rounded width at outer eyes narrowing to a definite whisker break. Short, broad muzzle with blunt nose. Slight stop to nose profile. Large ears of good shape and set. Green eyes of good shape and set with dark outline. Medium muscular body with legs in proportion and small oval paws. Slender tail of good length with blunt tip. Short, fine coat, silky and close lying, golden ivory in colour ticked with sepia brown. Well marked.
RUSSIAN BLUE NEUTER MALE
P.C. BOB. ANDERSON’S SEMILLA ANGELO. Short wedge with flat top of head between ears. Prominent whisker pads. Shallow concave curve to nose profile giving good angle. Chin slopes away a little. Large ears of good shape and set well on head. Green eyes of good shape but just a little deep set. Muscular body with long legs and small oval paws. Tapering tail in proportion to body. Coat of good length and texture with silvery sheen.
RUSSIAN BLUE NEUTER FEMALE
PC. YOUNG’S PR SASHOVA SIYKATERENKA. Just a little long in the wedge. Flat top of head between ears. Muzzle a little narrow. Shallow concave curve to nose profile giving good angle. Firm chin. Large ears of good shape and set and set well on head. Green eyes of good shape and set. Muscular body, long legs and small oval paws. Long tapering tail. Medium blue coat of good length and texture with silvery sheen.
LA PERM NEUTER
IC. BOB. TAYLOR’S AMORCATZ SCARLETTOHARA. Red LH..FN. Modified wedge with slightly rounded gentle contours. Whisker pads could be more prominent. Good nose profile. Would like muzzle to be a little broader. Firm chin. Good whisker break. Ears of good size, shape and set. Eyes of good shape and set. Medium size muscular body with legs and paws in proportion. Tapering tail of good length well covered with full plume. Slight ruff on neck. Medium length wavy fur with springy textured feel. Long whiskers.
MISC. CLASSES
AV FOREIGN JUNIOR ADULT. (A)
1ST. GRIFFITH’S ADATESH ICEWITCH. White Devon Rex Female. Wonderful temperament to this little girl. Short broad wedge with high cheekbones. Chin recedes just a little. Well defined whisker break. Short nose with definite stop. Large ears, set low and wide apart. Yellow eyes of good shape and set. Slender neck on a firm and muscular body with slim legs and small oval paws. Long tapering tail well covered with short fur. Short coat of good texture and well rippled apart from sparse slightly coarse fur along back.
2nd. ARNOLD’S PAPAVER ARTEMIS. Black smoke Cornish Rex Female. Medium wedge with high cheekbones narrowing to rounded muzzle with chin that recedes a little. Good nose profile. Large ears, set rather high on head tapering to rounded tips. Eyes of good shape and set. Elegant neck on a firm and muscular body with long legs and small oval paws. Long tapering tail. Short dense coat silky in texture. Loosely waved on body and plush on shoulders.
3rd. ARNOLD’S PAPAVER ARIADNE. Chocolate smoke Cornish Rex Female. Litter sister to above. Same critique applies except that the coat is loosely waved along the spine and is plush on sides and shoulders.
AV FOREIGN JUNIOR ADULT (B)
1ST. CAUNTER’S AUXARCS HOMER OF THICKTHORN, Chocolate silver Classic Ocicat. Male. Modified wedge with slight dip to nose profile. Broad well defined muzzle with definite suggestion of squareness. Chin recedes a little. Moderate whisker pinch. Ears of good size, shape and set. Hazel coloured eyes of good shape and set. Muscular body with legs and paws in proportion. Tail of good length and shape. Short coat, close lying, satiny in texture with lustrous sheen . Good classic pattern.
2ND AGUS’ INYANGA CHINA-TREE. Blue silver shaded Burmilla br. Female.
Lovely temperament to this girl. Short balanced wedge with width at the cheekbones. Gently rounded top of head with width between the ears. Nose with distinct nose break. Chin slightly recedes. Ears of good size and set well on head with slight forward tilt. Green eyes of good shape and set. Muscular body, legs could be a little more slender. Tail of good length. Short fine and close lying coat, well shaded.
3rd. GRIMMETT’S BITZAGLITZ STORM PRINCE. Blue and white Snowshoe Male.
AV LOCAL KITTEN
1st. PHILLIPS’ AMECABLE HARVEY WALLBANGER. Red colourpointed BSH. Male. Round face with full cheeks. Short nose with nose break. Firm chin. Small ears, rounded at the tip. Set well on head. Blue eyes of good shape and set. Cobby body with short legs and round paws. Medium length thick tail with rounded tip. Coat perhaps a little long but good texture and well pointed.
AV VISITORS KITTEN
1st. FINCH’S ZAWADI FIRECRACKER. Brown spotted Bengal male. What an extrovert, excellent personality and thoroughly entertaining. Medium wedge just slightly long in the nose. Good nose profile. Broad muzzle with firm chin and pronounced whisker pads. Ears of good shape and set. Pale green eyes of good shape and set. Long, sleek muscular body, with strong legs and large rounded paws. Long tail, could be a little thicker, with rounded tip. Short coat dense and luxurious and soft to the touch. Wonderful coat pattern with glitter.
2nd. SHEPPARD’S CATOMINE JOYOUS JASPER. Singapura Male.
3rd.COLLINS’ CURLU PIPER. Lilac colourpointed LH Selkirk Rex. Female.
AC CORNISH OR DEVON REX, LA PERM OR SPHYNX BREEDERS NEUTER
1ST. ARNOLD’S UK & IGR CH & GR PR PAPAVER CRESSIDA. Black smoke and white Cornish Rex FN. What a lovely girl she is and looking so well for her age. A credit to her owner. Medium wedge with high cheekbones narrowing to rounded muzzle with firm chin. Large ears set rather high on head tapering to rounded tips. Eyes of good shape and set. Elegant neck on a muscular body with long legs and small oval paws. Long tapering tail. Short and dense coat, silky in texture. Well rippled all over.
2nd. FRICKER’S PERIBROOK EVELYN TENT. Silver spotted Devon Rex MN. Short broad wedge with high cheekbones. Strong muzzle with firm chin and well defined whisker break. Short nose but lacks stop. Large ears of good shape and set fairly well on head. Eyes of good shape and set. Elegant neck on a muscular body with broad chest and legs and paws in proportion. Good length to tail. Short coat of good texture, well rippled but a little flat along spine line.
AC CORNISH OR DEVON REX, LA PERM OR SPHYNX NON-BREEDERS NEUTER
1ST. TAYLOR’S AMORCATZ SCARLETTOHARA. Red LH La Perm.FN.
2nd. RICE’S PR DIADEM MOODY BLUE. Blue smoke Devon Rex MN. Short broad wedge with high cheekbones. Strong muzzle with firm chin and well defined whisker break. Short nose with definite stop. Large ears of good shape and well set on head. Eyes of good shape and set. Elegant neck on a muscular body with broad chest, slim legs and small oval paws. Good length to tail. Short coat of good texture, well rippled except that it was a little sparse and straight along spine line.
3rd. FRICKER’S PERIBROOK EVELYN TENT. Silver spotted Devon Rex MN.
Many thanks to Elaine John and Lisa for the invitation to judge at this friendly show. My grateful thanks to Sylvia Rose for stewarding for me so efficiently, handing the cats with true kindness and care, making my task so easy. We had some very nice cats and kittens today.
OPEN CLASSES
CORNISH REX NEUTER
BOB Arnold UK & IGR CH & GR PR PAPAVER CRESSIDA 33 31s Black Smoke and White Cornish Rex female neuter born 30/04/98, Now almost 11 years old and with all her teeth she is still a superb example with a typical Cornish expression. Good medium wedge1/3 longer than wide, flat skull, good curve at brow almost straight profile, gently rounded muzzle, firm chin, bite level, elegant neck, large mussel shaped alert ears, good rather high set, yellow oval eyes of medium size with good set, slanting towards ears. Medium size, hard plump muscular body of good length, slender limbs higher at rear, dainty oval paws, tail fraction short, fine and tapering to pointed tip just a little stud tail showing, short coat, soft and fine, good density and excellent all over rexing, excellent temperament and condition. Nice to see she also took Overall BIS Foreign Exhibit.
DEVON REX NEUTER MALE
1st pc withheld Spencer-Mills PR DIADEM CHUNKY MONKEY 33a 36a Blue smoke male neuter born 28/03/05. Flat skull, medium wedge, high cheek bones, fair stop, fairly firm chin, bite a little undershot, broad muzzle, good whisker break, some curly whiskers, elegant neck, medium sized ears, fairly low set but held a bit too high, wide apart, wide at base, rounded tips, medium size, pale yellowy green eyes, too full rounded oval shape, good set slanted to outer edge, medium, long solid body, broad chest, good length slender limbs, higher at rear, oval paws, good length tapering tail with pointed tip well covered, medium length coat soft and fine, very good density on body, rexing all over, tummy covered in down, good temperament and condition. Sorry to withhold today just too many minor faults with ears, eyes and bite.
2nd Rice DIADEM MOODY BLUE 33a 36a Blue Devon rex neuter male neuter born 28/03/05. Flat skull, medium wedge, high cheek bones, shallow stop, firm chin, fairly level bite teeth untidy, fairly broad muzzle, good whisker break, some long curly whiskers, long elegant neck, large sized ears, a little high set, fairly wide apart, wide at base tapering to a rounded tip with slight tufts, large size, yellowy green eyes, full round shape, fair set slanted to outer edge, medium, solid body, broad chest, good length slender limbs, higher at rear, oval paws, good length tapering tail with pointed tip well covered, very short length coat, lacking density on body, rexing not very evident on body better on limbs and tail, tummy covered in down, very good temperament and condition.
BOB Fricker PR FRIXYLINE DUNLAUGHIN 33a 30s Silver Tabby Devon Rex male neuter born 13/03/07. Flat skull, medium wedge, high cheek bones, fair stop, broad muzzle, good whisker break, firm chin, level bite, elegant neck, medium ears, low set, wider apart, wide at base with pointed tips, some muffs and tufts, medium pale greeny yellow eyes with Devon expression, oval shaped and fairly well set, slanting towards nose, large, slim solid body, broad chest, long limbs, higher at rear, oval paws, good length tapered tail with pointed tip, short coat, good density, rexing all over, soft and fine but slightly harsh on spine line, tummy covered, very good temperament and condition.
DEVON REX NEUTER FEMALE
1st & pc Fricker PERIBROOK EVELYN TENT 33a30s Silver Tabby Devon Rex female neuter born 12/08/05. Flat skull, short wedge, high cheek bones, fair stop, broad muzzle, good whisker break, firm chin, level bite, elegant neck, medium ears, falow set but held fraction high, wide apart, wide at base with pointed tips, some muffs and tufts, medium greeny yellow eyes with Devon expression, oval shaped and fairly well set, medium, solid body, broad chest, long limbs higher at rear, oval paws, good length tapered tail with pointed tip, short coat, good density, rexed waves all over, slightly harsh spine line, tummy covered, very good temperament and good condition.
MISCELLANEOUS CLASSES
AC RUSSIAN KORAT OR THAI BREEDERS ADULT
1st Cherkas CH JUSARKA PUSSYWILLOW 34 Korat female born 18/08/02. Nice mature alert and muscular Korat girl., Heart shaped head and face with good width across and between eyes, gently curving to a well developed rounded muzzle, short nose with a slight downward slope, slight stop, strong firm chin, level bite, large flat forehead, large size, alert ears, flared at base, rounded tips, set high on head, large prominent luminous green eyes, well rounded when wide open but when closed showing an Asian slant, medium size, strong, muscular body, semi cobby, gently curving back, well proportioned limbs, small neat oval paws, correct toes, medium tail heavier based tapering to pointed tip, single coat, medium length, glossy, fine and close lying, mid blue with silvery tipping, very good temperament and condition.
2nd Thomson GR CH GLASNOST MIMI 16a Russian Blue female born 29/05/06. Good Russian look, flat top of head, short wedge, good angle to profile, shallow concave curve from eye brow to tip of nose, nose to chin straight, firm deep chin, level bite, good broad muzzle, very prominent whisker pads, large wide based ears with pointed tips, set almost vertical, continues the outer line of the face, medium size, almond shaped eyes, good vivid green, set wide apart, long graceful body, medium boned and well muscled, long limbs, small oval paws, moderately long tail tapered to a point, good medium length dense double coat, soft and fine texture, much lighter mid blue with good silvery sheen, very good temperament and condition.
3rd Sedgewick CATWO LOVE IN THE MIST 16a Russian Blue female born 21/06/08.
AC RUSSIAN KORAT OR THAI NON BREEDERS ADULT
1st HIPKIN GLASNOST NEBO16a Russian Blue male born 10/07/07. Russian look, flat top of head, shorter short wedge, good angle to profile, shallow concave curve from eye brow to tip of nose, nose to chin straight, firm chin, fairly deep, level bite, broad muzzle, prominent whisker pads, medium size, wide based ears with pointed tips, set fairly vertical, continues the outer line of the face, medium size, almond shaped, pale green eyes, set wide apart, long graceful body, medium boned and well muscled, long limbs, small oval paws, moderately long tail tapered to a point, long length dense double coat, soft and fine texture, mid blue with good silvery sheen, a touch brindled very good temperament and condition.
AV SENIOR ADULT
1st Lady Bruce-Gardner CH FRILFORD SILVER FILAGREE 72 43sq Silver Shaded Burmilla with Burmese restriction female born 19/05/06. Gently rounded top, short broad wedge wide at jaw hinge, blunt muzzle, good width between medium broad based ears with rounded tips and forward tilt, brow to nose curved, distinct nose break, firm chin, level bite, full expressive green eyes, oriental set, well apart, rounded almond shaped, medium muscular body, broad chest, good limbs and oval paws, medium tapered tail, rounded end, good close lying even silver shaded coat, soft fine and silky, good temperament and condition.
2nd Spencer-Mills CH GLAMOOR MAGICAL MERMAID 33a36e Tortie Devon Rex female born 05/01/04. Flat skull, short wedge, high cheek bones, shallow stop, broad muzzle, very pronounced whisker break, firm chin, fairly level bite, elegant neck, medium ears, low set, wide apart, wide at base with pointed tips, slight muffs and good tufts, long curly whiskers, medium green eyes, oval shaped and well set, medium, solid body, broad chest, long limbs higher at rear, oval paws, very good length thick based tapered tail with pointed tip, medium length coat, very good density and good loose rexing all over, soft and fine, tummy well covered, very good temperament and condition.
3rd Millwood CH YOKOTA LUCIE LOCKET 74c Lilac Tonkinese female born 02/03/07.
AV FOREIGN NEUTER
1st Taylor AMORCATZ SCARLETTOHARA 80L 15d Red Longhair La Perm female neuter born 10/04/06. A Fine example of a Longhair La Perm. Modified wedge with gently rounded contours, longer than wide, full whisker pads, good profile flat skull with convex curve to straight nose, gentle nose break, fairly broad muzzle, strong firm chin, level bite, magnificent long curly whiskers, medium ears, slightly flared and cupped, tufts, ears continue wedge, medium expressive greeny yellow eyes, medium muscular foreign body, good medium limbs, long bushy plumbed tail, good ruff, good curly coat springy texture with slightly harsh feel nice hot red colour. Excellent temperament and condition.
2nd Williams GR PR SANTILLO JASMIN 78 30s Silver Spotted Egyptian Mau female neuter born 03/07/07. Rounded medium wedge, slight rise from bridge of nose to forehead, uniform nose width, gently rounded muzzle, firm chin, level bite, medium ears, broad based cupped forward alert, line of ears continue head plane, large rounded almond green eyes, medium, long graceful, very muscular body, elegant well balanced limbs, round paws, medium tail, thicker at base, tapering slightly, coat medium length, close lying with a good sheen, M, frown marks, cheek marks, broken necklet and scarab on head breaking into 3 lines down back, barred limbs and ringed tail black tipped, very good contrasting black spots on sides and tummy, on a silver base colour. good temperament and condition. Difficult to chose between 1st and 2nd placing.
3rd Witts CH LOHR BLACK CHERRY 72e Tortie Asian female neuter born 01/01/06.
AC RUSSIAN KORAT OR THAI BREEDERS NEUTER
1st Anderson SEMILLA ANGELO 16a Russian Blue male neuter born 24/05/08. Nice Russian look, flat top of head, longer short wedge, good angle at brow, profile shows shallow curve, nose to chin vertical, firm and fairly deep chin, level bite, prominent whisker pads, large size, wide based ears with pointed tips and tufts, set vertical, continues the outer line of the face, medium size, almond shaped eyes, set wide apart, pale green coloured, a fraction deep set long graceful body, medium boned and well muscled, long limbs, small oval paws, moderately long tail tapered to a pointed tip, double coat, medium length, dense, soft and fine texture, lighter mid blue with good silvery sheen, some tail very good temperament and very good condition.
AC RUSSIAN KORAT OR THAI NON BREEDERS NEUTER
1st Young PR SASHOVA SIYKATERENKA 16a Russian Blue female neuter born 13/08/04. Nice Russian expression, flat top of head, short wedge, good angle to profile, shallow concave curve from eye brow to tip of nose, straight vertical line from tip of nose to deep but firm chin, level bite, prominent whisker pads, fairly broad muzzle, large wide based ears with pointed tips, good vertical set, continuing the line of the face, medium size, good green, almond shaped eyes, set wide apart, long graceful body, medium boned, well muscled, long limbs, small oval paws, good moderately long tail tapering to a pointed tip, medium length double coat, good density, soft and fine texture, mid blue with silvery sheen, very good temperament and condition.
AV FOREIGN JUNIOR NEUTER
1st Williams GR PR SANTILLO JASMIN 78 30s Silver Spotted Egyptian Mau female neuter born 03/07/07.
2nd Parkes LITTLESTAR RAINMAN 76 30s Silver Spotted Bengal female neuter born 30/04/08. Broad medium wedge with rounded contours, high cheek bones, head small in proportion to body, gently curved forehead to bridge of large broad nose, puffed leather, full broad muzzle, firm chin, level bite, medium ears wide at base with rounded tips, medium rounded oval shaped, greeny yellow eyes, long sleek and muscular body, high on rear legs, medium limbs, strong and muscular, large round paws, medium tail thick and even to rounded tip, short length dense luxurious very soft pelt like coat, clear neat dark jet black spots on silver ground with excellent contrast, some elongated spots on left side, a little tarnish around mouth (could be dried food stains), lovely good temperament and excellent condition.
3rd Anderson SEMILLA ANGELO 16a Russian Blue male neuter born 24/05/08.
AV FOREIGN SENIOR NEUTER
1st Amor AMORCATZ FURRERO ROCHER 74bt Chocolate Tabby Tonkinese female neuter born 29/05/09. A super well balanced Tonkinese girl. Gently rounded top of head with good width between ears, moderate wedge, slightly rounded muzzle with definite whisker pinch, slight nose break in profile, medium depth firm chin, level bite, medium ears, taller than wide, pricked forward, fairly broad based, oval tips, equally balanced side to top, continues line of face, large expressive, greenish blue, almond shaped eyes, top slanting to nose, bottom rounded, long, very well balanced, solid and muscular body, flanks level, rising to rear, slender limbs of good proportion, higher at rear, oval paws, tapering medium length tail, short close lying, fine and silky coat with luxurious sheen, good contrast dark chocolate markings on beige agouti ground at darker points gradually merging into lighter warm chocolate marking on warm beige agouti ground body colour which also gradually lightens to under parts, good temperament, clean healthy and well presented.
2nd Taylor AMORCATZ SCARLETTOHARA 80L 15d Red Longhair La Perm female neuter born 10/04/06
3rd Young PR SASHOVA SIYKATERENKA 16a Russian Blue female neuter born 13/08/04
X 3rd Stephens PR CHAMORE CAPTAINCLOUDY 72 43aq Blue Burmilla with Burmese restriction male neuter born 17/10/02.
BRISTOL CLUB CLASSes
ANY FOREIGN ADULT KITTEN OR NEUTER BORN JAN-JUNE
1st Taylor AMORCATZ SCARLETTOHARA 80L 15d Red Longhair La Perm female neuter born 10/04/06
2nd Lady Bruce-Gardner CH FRILFORD SILVER FILAGREE 72 43sq Silver Shaded Burmilla with Burmese restriction female born 19/05/06
3rd Case TARJJIKA MOONSTONE 74c Lilac Tonkinese male born 03/01/09.
ANY FOREIGN ADULT KITTEN OR NEUTER BORN JULY - DEC
1st Arnold CH PAPAVER ANDROMEDA 33 31s Black Smoke and White Cornish Rex female born 20/09/07. Excellent.
2nd Case STARRSAILOR MAUVELOUSMISTY 78 30s Silver Spotted Egyptian Mau female born 23/12/08.
3rd Lewis PENTRANCH GUILTY PLEASURE 76 30 Brown Spotted Bengal female born 3/10/08.
END OF REPORT JUDGE Phil Cornish
Many thanks to Elaine, Lisa and the Committee for the invitation to judge, I had a busy and very enjoyable day meeting some lovely cats. My grateful thanks also go to Karen Kempsell who stewarded with such care and attention and was good company on the day.
A O Foreign Grand Premier, Male: Three cats entered. GPC. FARINTON STEPHENS’S PR CHAMORE CAPTAINCLOUDY. Asian Blue Shaded with BCR. 17/10/02. Mature and very large lad, strong and masculine and of good overall type. Body is rather plump, very heavy, solid and substantial and feeling muscular, however, he really does need to lose some weight as he is beginning to look unbalanced, level back, gently rounded chest and slender well shaped legs ending in compact oval paws in proportion. Head forms short wide wedge, quite blunt in the muzzle with slightly rounded top between well spaced broad based ears of medium size and good shape, good jowls and distinctly masculine appearance. Large lustrous pale greenish yellow eyes are of very good shape and set wide apart to give typical Burmese expression. In profile shows good depth to skull, very slight curve to brow, very good break, short straight nose and level chin if fairly good depth. Coat of medium length is fine, a little long on the back, but lies close and has a good satiny texture especially for a working boy, in super condition with a gleaming shine. Mantle of heavy shading in medium to dark blue grey is evenly distributed over a warm pale oatmeal base, a few short bars on legs, well broken double necklace, “M” and skullcap on forehead, mascara effect to eyes surrounded by lighter spectacles, well defined pencilling on face. Tail is of good shape tapering to “paintbrush” tip but is short to balance very plump body. A little shy and apprehensive out (big baby), but relaxed and friendly in this pen. I did briefly debate whether I should award the certificate because his excessive weight spoils his overall balance; however, he has super head type and good pattern and colour which outweighed my reservations. 2. Res GPC withheld. BREWLEY’S PR JANAMEL KEYJAYAN. Singapura. 2/8/04. Handsome boy of pleasing type. Long slender body is elegant and of very good weight, but a little too long to look balanced, almost rangy, feeling firm and well muscled with gently rounded chest and slender, elegant well shaped legs ending in neat oval paws in proportion. Head shows rounded skull with quite good width to cheeks and just about sufficient breadth to muzzle, nose is quite blunt but a touch long. Medium large broad based ears are cupped and of good shape, at best I could get him to hold them fairly high, but they still remained too low and distinctly wide of parallel. Large lustrous yellow hazel eyes are of very good shape, held well open and set wide apart and at a slight slant. Very gentle curve to brow, stop is so slight it is really a dip, nose leather falls away, chin is level and of reasonably good depth. Fine close-lying coat is of medium length and good silky texture, in super condition with a gleaming shine. Pattern of well defined ticking in seal rather than sepia brown is evenly distributed over pale ivory ground, slight spine line, well broken yellow-toned necklace; a few narrow bars just remain on acceptable side on inner forelegs, smudges on knees. “M” and skullcap on forehead, mascara effect surrounded by light spectacles, quite well defined “Cheetah” marks on cheeks, ear back are rather cool in tone, palish slightly warmer salmon tone to tips. Tail tapers evenly to blunt tip and is short to balance long body. Hissed and growled when handled and unhappy out, a little more relaxed in his pen. Sorry to withhold but too many faults taken together precluded the award today.
A O Foreign Grand Premier, Female: Two girls entered. 1. GPC withheld. BROOKS’S GR PR JANAMEL SAMPAGITA. Singapura. 18/7/00. Pretty girl of pleasing type. Long slender elegant body is firm and well muscled, sleek and lithe and slightly too rangy to look balanced, gently rounded chest and slender elegant limbs ending in neat oval feet in proportion. Head shows rounded skull with fairly good width at cheeks, but a touch fine and lacking strength and breadth in muzzle, nose is quite blunt. Medium ears are broad at the base, cupped and held correctly high to be just wide of parallel. Large lustrous slightly greenish yellow eyes are of very good shape and held well open when she is alert and set wide apart. Very slight curve to brow, dip rather than even slight stop, nose leather falls away, chin is just level and of reasonably good depth. Medium length to coat, fine and very close lying with a silky smooth texture and in very good condition with a glossy shine. Well defined pattern of ticking in warm seal brown, rather than rich sepia, is evenly distributed of very pale, slightly cool-toned ivory ground, well broken yellow toned necklace, a few inner leg bars on forelegs, “M” and skullcap on forehead, very faint Cheetah lines on cheeks, mascara effect to eyes surrounded by light spectacles, colour of ear-backs is rather cold and lacks rich salmon tone. Tail is of good shape tapering to blunt tip, length just balances. A little nervous out of her pen, calm, talkative and affectionate back in her bed. Sorry to withhold but too many small faults for a Grand certificate today. 2. HAAS’S PR CHINKTONKS CHIKU. Blue Tabby Tonkinese. 23/9/07. Attractive girl of medium size and pleasing type. Slender long body is of good weight, firm and well muscled with gently rounded chest and elegant well shaped legs ending in neat oval paws in proportion. Head shows medium wedge, a little too fine and pointed in the muzzle, with very distinct whisker break. Large broad based ears are of good shape and held far apart and rather low and flared. Large expressive rounded almond shaped eyes are set wide apart and at a slight slant, colour is bluish green. Very slight curve to brow, no break only a shallow dip, nose is a touch long, chin is just level and of reasonably good depth. Fine close lying coat is of medium length, just a touch long on the back, texture is smooth and silky and in super condition with a gleaming sheen. Pattern of ticking in medium blue grey is evenly distributed over a very pale mushroom ground, blue has a distinct fawnish overtone; faint multiple narrow bars on legs and broken rings on tail, well broken necklace, “M” and scarab on forehead, attractive mascara effect to eyes surrounded by lighter spectacles, faint pencilling on face. Tail tapers evenly to round tip and almost balances. Sweet natured girl, relaxed and very easy to handle.
Cornish Rex Adult, Female: Three litter sisters present, two entered in the Open, plus one to be considered for Best of Breed only. 1. CC withheld. ARNOLD’S PAPAVER ARIADNE. Chocolate Smoke. 20/9/07. Pretty young lady of pleasing type. Elegant slender sleek body is long, firm and well muscled, gently rounded chest and standing tall on slender elegant limbs of good shape ending in neat oval paws in proportion. Head shows modified wedge with high cheek-bones, muzzle is rather fine and pointed, attractive long curled whiskers. Medium large broad based ears are of good shape and held correctly high when she is alert, good mussel-shell shape when viewed from behind. Expressive rounded almonds shaped eyes are of very good size and set wide apart and almost straight top line. Flat skull curves forward at brow, slight dip in profile line to nose, chin recedes a little and is of reasonably good depth. Well covered with fine silky coat, quite dense with fairly good curl to majority of hairs giving loose shallow waves on lower back, sides and flanks, straight along spine-line, plush on upper back, across shoulders and around neck and throat, also plush down forelegs, slight ripples down hind-legs, very slight rexing down chest and well covered tummy, loose wave along tail. Tail tapers evenly to finer tip and length is just short to balance. Very calm girl, affectionate and very sweet natured. Sorry to withhold, she is just a little too fine, particularly in the face and this coupled with a few other small faults and relative lack of wave. 2. ARNOLD’S PAPAVER ARTEMIS. Black Smoke. 20/9/07. Attractive girl of pleasing type, a similar in overall appearance to her sister above, but somewhat thinner. Long slender body slightly thin and lean, of good weight for size and with firm muscle tone, but lacking substance and feeling bony along spine and across shoulders and hips, gently rounded chest and slender elegant legs of good length, well shaped and ending in neat oval paws in proportion. Head shows medium wedge with high cheek-bones and sufficient breadth to gently rounded muzzle, but rather thin in the face. Medium ears are broad at the base and of good shape, held correctly high when she is alert. Expressive rounded almond shaped eyes are of very good size and set wide apart under straight brows, she can hold them a little too full and rounded at times. Flat skull curves forward to brow, slight dip in profile line to nose, chin recedes noticeably and is shallow. Well covered with fine silky coat, dense and with good curl overall giving regular loose waves on back, sides and flanks, plush across the shoulders, slight ripples down legs and some rexing on chest and well covered under parts, loose waves on tail. Tail tapers evenly to finer tip and almost balances. Tense and rather nervous, but very gentle and sweet natured. BOB to ARNOLD’S CH PAPAVER ANDROMEDA. Black Smoke & White. 20/9/07. Elegant attractive girl of good overall type, looking more mature and finished that either of her sisters above. Slender sleek body is of very good weight, feeling firm and well muscled with good foreign boning, gently rounded chest and standing tall on well shaped elegant legs ending in neat oval feet in proportion. Head forms medium wedge with high cheek-bones and quite good breadth to gently rounded muzzle, although slightly pointed, curled whiskers. Medium large broad based ears are of good mussel-shell shape and held correctly high to give typical alert stance. Large rounded almond shaped eyes are of very good shape and set wide apart with almost straight top line. Flat skull curve forward at brow, slight dip in profile line to nose, chin recedes very slightly and is of quite good depth. Well covered with fine dense silky coat, good curl to hairs giving good regular, though shallow, waves on back, sides and flanks, looser waves on tail, ripples down hind-legs, a little plush across shoulders and down forelegs, slight rexing down chest and well covered tummy. Tail tapers evenly to finer tip and just balances. Alert, lively and very affectionate.
Asian Smoke or Burmilla Adult, Male: One cat entered. 1CC. TURNER-RUSSELL’S GR CH WELLBRAND HAYMAKER. Lilac Shaded with BCR. 4/5/05. Handsome boy of good overall type. Slender slightly long body is of very good weight, sleek and a little lean in the flanks, but feeling firm and well muscled with straight back, gently rounded chest and slender shapely legs ending in compact oval paws in proportion. Head shows short wide wedge, quite blunt in the muzzle with slightly rounded tip between well spaced neat medium size ears of good shape. Large lustrous pale yellow chartreuse eyes are of very good shape and set wide apart to give typical expression. Very slight curve to brow, very good break, straight nose with leather falling away at tip, chin is level and of fairly good depth. Coat is short to medium in length, fine and close lying, texture is a little dry and lacking in satiny smooth feel, but quite acceptable for a working boy, in very good condition with a healthy sheen. Mantle of medium to heavy shading in warm medium dove grey is evenly distributed over a warm pale beige base, faint well broken necklace, fairly faint multiple narrow bars on legs and broken rings on tail. “M” and skullcap on forehead, mascara effect to eyes surrounded by lighter spectacles, pencilling on cheeks. Tail tapers evenly to round tip and is just short to balance. Slightly apprehensive out on the table, more relaxed in his pen and good natured.
Asian Smoke or Burmilla Adult, Female: Four cats entered, plus two present to be considered for Best of Breed only. 1CC & BOB. ROBINSON’S KARESAMA SILVER SEANYMPH. Brown Shaded Silver. 11/4/08. Very attractive girl of good overall type, well balanced and looking mature and finished for her age. Compact slender body is lithe, elegant and of very good weight and substance, feeling firm and well muscled with straight back, correctly rounded chest and elegant well shaped legs ending in neat oval paws in proportion. Head forms short wide wedge, quite blunt in the muzzle with slightly rounded top between well spaced medium large broad based ears of good shape. Lovely large lustrous chartreuse yellow eyes are of very good shape and set wide apart to give typical Burmese expression. Very gentle curve to brow, very good break, short straight nose and level chin of fairly good depth. Coat is of medium length, fine and very close lying with a smooth satiny texture and in beautiful condition displaying a glossy shine. Mantle of medium shading in rich seal brown is evenly distributed over a clear sparkling silver base, a noticeable number of ticked hairs visible among the shaded especially along sides of the body, well broken necklace, a few short narrow bars on knees and elbows. “M” and skullcap on forehead, very attractive mascara effect to eyes surrounded by light spectacles, well defined pencilling on cheeks. Tail tapers evenly to “paintbrush” tip and just balances. Talkative girl, alert, inquisitive and very good natured. 2. LOVEGROVE’S CHAMORE WILDTHYME. Chocolate Tortie Smoke with BCR. 18/7/06. Attractive mature girl of very pleasing type. Slender balanced well filled body is of very good weight and substance, feeling firm, lithe and muscular with straight back, gently rounded chest and slender well shaped legs ending in neat oval paws in proportion. Head shows short wide wedge with slightly rounded top between well spaced medium large broad based ears of good shape. Large lustrous yellow chartreuse eyes are of very good shape and set wide apart to give typical expression. In profile shows good depth to skull, very gentle curve to brow, very good break, hint of a bump and nose leather falls away, chin is level and of fairly good depth. Medium length coat is fine, a touch long on the back but lies close to the body as has good satiny texture, in super condition with a gleaming shine. Mantle of mainly warm quite rich milk chocolate mingled with some pale to medium tangerine intermingled over clear silver base, silver extends half way up hair shafts; showing typical speckled effect on face and clown marks around eyes. Tail tapers evenly to “paintbrush” tip and length is just short to balance. Alert, friendly girl, very sweet natured. 3. LOVELL’S HOBBERDY WHITE NILE. Chocolate Tortie Shaded Silver with BCR. 4/3/08. Compact pretty girl of pleasing type. Slender elegant body is of very good weight for size, feeling firm and well muscled with level back, gently rounded chest and slender elegant well shaped legs ending in neat oval paws in proportion. Head shows short wide wedge, a touch pointed in the muzzle which is of just sufficient breadth, very gently rounded top between well spaced large broad based ears of good shape. Expressive large yellow chartreuse eyes are of good shape overall, although with rather hooded effect to top eye-lids, and set wide apart but slightly too straight. Very gentle curve to brow, good break, nose leather falls away at tip, chin is level and of reasonably good depth. Medium length coat is quite fine, slightly long on the back but lies close and has satiny texture, in very good condition with a healthy shine. Mantle of light shading in quite warm milk chocolate is evenly over clear sparkling silver base, a couple of very small areas of tangerine – on head and one toe, confirm she is a tortie. “M” and skullcap on forehead, attractive mascara effect to eyes surrounded by light spectacles, faint pencilling on face, appeared clear of leg and tail markings. Tail is slightly thick at base, tapering to finer round tip; length is a fraction short to balance. Nervous out on the table, relaxed and affectionate in her pen. 4. AGUS’S INYANGA CHINA-TREE. Blue Shaded Silver with BCR. 17/4/08. Pretty girl, just one year old and still developing, needs more time to reach her potential. Slender long slightly lean body is of good weight and feels firm and well muscled with straight back, gently rounded chest and slender shapely limbs ending in neat oval paws in proportion. Short wide wedge-shaped head with slightly rounded top between well spaced medium size ears of good shape. Large expressive pale green eyes are of very good shape and set wide apart. Very slight curve to brow, fairly good break, straight nose and level chin of reasonably good depth. Overall coat is just a little too long and slightly thick with some undercoat evident, however coat lies close and has a satiny feel, in very good condition with a healthy sheen. Mantle of medium to heavy shading in warm medium blue grey is evenly distributed over a clear silver base, some ticking visible in shaded pattern, especially along sides of body, also showing a little tarnishing on feet and around muzzle. Very faint well broken necklace, faint multiple narrow bars on legs and faint broken rings along tail, “M” and skullcap on forehead, mascara effect to eyes surrounded by light spectacles, faint pencilling on cheeks. Tail tapers evenly to round end where there is a tiny fixed deviation, length is just short to balance. Good natured girl, quiet and calm.
Asian Tabby Adult: One cat entered, plus two to be considered for Best of Breed. 1CC. FRANCIS’S HOBBERDY STILEWAY MATILDA. Chocolate Tortie Ticked Tabby with BCR. 4/3/08. Mature attractive girl of good overall type. Slender balanced elegant body is well filled and of very good weight and substance, firm, lithe and muscular with straight back, gently rounded chest and slender well shaped elegant legs ending in neat oval feet in proportion. Head forms short wide wedge with gently rounded top and well spaced medium large ears, broad at the base and of good shape. Large lustrous rich chartreuse yellow eyes are of very good shape and set wide apart to give typical expression. Very slight curve to brow, good break, short straight nose but leather falls away at very tip, chin is level and of fairly good depth. Fine close-lying coat is of medium length and smooth satiny texture, in superb condition with a glossy shine. Good pattern of well defined ticking in warm rich medium milk chocolate is evenly distributed over a rich warm pale beige ground, very faint well broken necklace, “M” and scarab on forehead, attractive mascara effect to eye surrounded by lighter spectacles, well defined pencilling on face. Tail tapers evenly to “paintbrush” tip and just balances. Alert, affectionate girl who showed herself to advantage. BOB to LOVELL’S CH KENNBURY AMENARTAS. Chocolate Ticked Tabby with BCR. 30/11/06. Mature and attractive lady of good overall type and looking just that bit more “finished” than the girl above. Balanced well filled body is slender, firm and muscular, of very good weight and substance with level back, correctly rounded chest and slender elegant well shaped legs ending in neat oval paws in proportion. Head forms short wide wedge, blunt in the muzzle with slightly rounded top between well spaced medium size ears, broad at the base and of good shape. Lovely large lustrous yellow chartreuse eyes are of very good shape and set wide apart to give typical Burmese expression. Very slight curve to brow, very good break, short straight nose and level chin of fairly good depth. Fine satin-like coat is of medium length and lies very close to the body, in beautiful condition with a gleaming shine. Pattern of well defined ticking in rich medium milk chocolate with some areas of warm rich medium tangerine intermingled is evenly distributed over a warm pale beige and very pale tangerine ground, slight spine line, well broken necklace, multiple narrow bars on legs and broken rings along tail. “M” and scarab of forehead, very attractive mascara effect to eyes surrounded by lighter spectacles, defined pencilling on cheeks. Tail is just a little thin overall, tapering evenly to “paintbrush” tip, length is short to balance. Contented good natured girl, and very easy to handle.
Egyptian Mau Kitten: One kitten entered. 1 & BOB. CASE’S STARRSAILOR MAUVELOUSMISTY. Female Silver. 23/12/08. Very pretty baby girl of very pleasing type. Slender lithe body is of good size for age but is slightly bony, especially along spine and across shoulders, however, she is of good weight for size and muscle tone is firm, although a little lacking in substance; level back, gently rounded chest and elegant well shaped limbs ending in neat rounded feet in proportion. Head forms medium wedge with rounded contours and fairly good breadth to slightly pointed muzzle, nose is of uniform width. Well spaced medium large ears are broad at the base, of good shape with moderately pointed tips and cupped forward. Expressive eyes are shaped like rounded almonds and set wide apart under level brows; colour is gooseberry green with a distinct amber cast at present. Coat is of medium length, fine and close lying with a smooth silky texture, well developed for such a young kitten, in super condition with a glistening sheen. Well defined pattern of dark charcoal grey spots is evenly distributed and contrasts well against clear silver ground, one or two linked spots near shoulders, spine line is a little solid at present, necklace is just broken, broken bracelets and spots on legs and broken rings on tail. “M” and complex scarab on forehead, attractive mascara effect to eyes surrounded by light spectacles, well defined barring on cheeks and lines running from out corner of eyes. Tail tapers evenly to finer tip, length just balances. Lively, alert and talkative, a very sweet little girl of some promise.
Brown Tortie Burmese, Adult: One girl entered for Best of Breed only. BOB to VIRTUE’S CH HOBBERDY HIGGLEDY PIGGLEDY. 4/2/06. Lovely mature lady, looking well balanced and of good type. Slender well filled body is of very good weight and substance, feeling firm and muscular with straight back, correctly rounded chest and slender well shaped limbs ending in neat oval paws in proportion. Head forms short wide wedge, blunt in the muzzle with slightly rounded top between well spaced medium size ears, broad at the base and of good shape. Lustrous large warm yellow chartreuse eyes are of very good shape and set wide apart to give typical glowering Burmese expression. Brow has very slight curve, very good break, short straight nose and level chin of fairly good depth. Fine coat of medium length is very close-lying with a smooth satin-like texture, in beautiful condition with a glossy shine. Rich warm dark seal brown with rich warm medium tangerine intermingled. Tail tapers evenly to “paintbrush” tip and balances nicely. Confined and very affectionate girl, full of purrs and a delight to judge.
AOC Tortie Burmese, Adult: A good class with five girls entered, plus two to be considered for Best of Breed only. 1CC. DAVIS & DAVIS’S STILEWAY BEAUJOLAIS. Blue Tortie. 11/10/06. Very attractive girl, mature, well developed and of good type. Balanced slender body is lithe, firm and muscular with straight back, gently rounded chest and slender well shaped legs ending in neat oval paws in proportion. Head forms short wide wedge, quite blunt in the muzzle with very gently rounded top between well spaced medium large broad based ears of good shape. Large lustrous palish yellow eyes are of very good shape and set wide apart to give super Burmese expression. Very slight curve to brow, very good break, short straight nose and level chin of good depth. Coat is quite short, fine and very close lying with a superb smooth satin-like texture and in lovely condition with a glistening shine. Warm soft medium blue grey predominates with some rich cool-toned medium cream intermingled, very attractive silvery edges to head, ears and limbs. Tail tapers evenly to “paintbrush” tip and just balances. A confident girl with plenty to say for herself, a little unhappy out on the table but good natured in her pen where she could not see other cats; a lovely girl who I hope to see again. 2. GREET’S JANAMEL ROTARA RIPPLE. Chocolate Tortie. 18/6/08. Mature attractive girl of good overall type. Balanced slender well filled body is of very good weight and substance, firm and well muscled with straight back, gently rounded chest and slender well shaped legs ending in neat oval paws in proportion. Head shows short wide wedge with slightly rounded top between well spaced medium large broad based ears of good shape. Large lustrous rich golden yellow eyes are of very good shape and set wide apart to give typical expression. Very gentle curve to brow, very good break, nose leather falls away at tip, chin is level and of fairly good depth. Medium length coat is a touch long on the back, fine and close-lying with a good satiny texture, in super condition with a glossy shine. Warm rich pale to medium milk chocolate predominates with some pale warm tangerine intermingled. Tail tapers evenly to round tip, length is a fraction short to balance. Relaxed friendly girl, full of purrs. 3. WYATT’S CH TYPHA WARRIORPRINCESS. Lilac Tortie. 5/3/07. Another mature attractive girl showing good overall type. Slender well filled body is firm and well muscled and of very good weight and substance, gently rounded chest and slender well shaped legs ending in neat oval paws in proportion. Head shows short wide wedge with slightly rounded tip and well spaced medium large broad based ears of good shape. Large lustrous rich chartreuse yellow eyes are of very good shape and set wide apart to give typical Burmese expression. Very gentle curve to brow, very good break, short straight nose and level chin of fairly good depth. Coat is of medium length, fine and close-lying with a good satiny texture and shown in superb condition with a gleaming sheen. Cool toned rich medium cream is mixed with medium to slightly dark dove grey, a touch cool and bluish in tone, faint well broken necklace visible, good frosted effect to head and ears. Tail tapers evenly to “paintbrush” tip and is a little short to balance. Relaxed and affectionate girl, very easy to handle. 4. STEPHENS’S MILLGILL YACKETY-YAK. Blue Tortie. 15/4/08. Charming girl of very pleasing type. Firm slender body is of very good weight, well muscled and of very good substance with straight back, gently rounded chest and slim shapely limbs ending in neat oval paws in proportion. Short wide wedge-shaped head has slightly rounded top between well spaced medium size ears, broad at the base and of good shape. Large expressive yellow chartreuse eyes are of very good shape when she is fully relaxed and set wide apart. Very gentle curve to brow, good break, nose leather falls away; chin is level and needs more depth. Medium length coat overall, although a little long on the back, slightly soft and open today and not lying as close to the body as I’d like, lies better when stroked down and in very good condition with a gleaming sheen. Warm soft medium blue grey is mixed with rich medium cool-toned cream, good silvery edging to head, ears and limbs – very attractive tortie colours. Tail just a touch thick at the base and tapers evenly to “paintbrush” tip; length is a fraction short to balance. Playful, contented girl, and very good natured. 5. CLARKE’S DOREVALLEY NEFERTITI. Lilac Tortie. 28/11/03. BOB to VIRTUE’S GR CH PAPAGENA VERA BORONEL. Chocolate Tortie. 28/4/04. Gorgeous mature girl of good type with a super Burmese expression. Very well filled body is heavy and very substantial, firm and muscular with straight back, correctly rounded chest and slender well shaped legs ending in neat oval paws in proportion. Head forms short wide wedge, blunt in the muzzle with very gently rounded top between well spaced medium large broad based ears are of good shape. Lovely large lustrous warm yellow chartreuse eyes are of very good shape and set wide apart to give excellent glowering Burmese expression. In profile shows good depth to skull with very gentle curve to brow, very good break, short straight nose, chin is level, firm and of quite good depth. Coat is fine, of medium length and very close-lying, beautiful smooth satin-like texture with rich glossy shine. Warm rich quite dark milk chocolate with rich warm bright medium tangerine intermingled. Tail tapers evenly to “paintbrush” tip and is a fraction short to balance. Confident girl with plenty to say for herself, she was my selection as Best Burmese Adult.
A V Novice Kitten: Six kittens entered. 1. CASE’S STARRSAILOR MAUVELOUSMISTY. 2. PEACE’S BARIJKA PSYCHE. Female Brown Spotted Bengal. 31/8/08. 3. WILLIAM’S CERINDACAT ROYAL EMPRESS. Female Lilac Colourpointed British. 24/8/08.
A C Tonkinese, Singapura or Egyptian Mau Breeders Neuter: Two cats entered. 1. AMOR’S AMORCATZ FURRERO ROCHER. Chocolate Tabby Tonkinese. 29/5/05. 2. GR PR JANAMEL SAMPAGITA.
A C Tonkinese, Singapura or Egyptian Mau Non-Breeders Neuter: Three cats entered. 1. WILLIAM’S GR PR SANTILLO JASMIN. Female Silver Egyptian Mau. 3/7/07. 2. CROUCH’S CWMDARRAN AZRAFF. Male Smoke Egyptian Mau. 29/6/08. 3. HAAS’S PR CHINKTONKS CHIKU.
A C Burmese Breeders Neuter: Two cats entered. 1. TRUSCOTT’S IGR CH & PR JANAGAR MISS SAPPHIRE. 5/3/02. 2. STEPHEN’S GR PR MILLGILL PANDEMONIUM. 12/7/04.
A C Burmese Non-Breeders Neuter: Six cats entered. 1. THOMPSON’S CH & GR PR MAYRLING LAVENDERS BLUE. 30/9/96. 2. WILLIAMS’S UK IGR PR ZAMPETTO LIMITED EDITION. 12/3/03. 3. DAVIES’S GR PR HOBBERDY WICKEDWITCH WIZZI. 13/12/03.
Very many thanks to ‘the team’ Elaine, Lisa and John for the invite to judge at this popular show. On a very warm day, Jonathon Emery stewarded for me and looked after me and the cats very well. Thanks Johnathon.
IMPERIAL A.V. SLH GR CH ADULT MALE
IMP. ALLEN GR CH CARAMLEIGH SPRINGTIME BEAU
Red Tabby Point Birman boy with good temperament, medium size well placed ears and eyes of nice size, shape and colour. Profile has a slight dip, good cheeks and nice chin. Good tabby on his mask and clear bracelets on his legs with a ringed tail. Gloves and gauntlets show a pleasing match. Good size and shape boy with a well prepared nice texture coat.
R.IMP DAVIES GR CH CARRISMOON REDADAIR
Red Point Birman boy who was very talkative but handled O.K. Nice size and shape body covered in a well prepared coat. Well placed ears and nice shape, size and colour eyes. Slight dip in his profile, nice cheeks, bite and chin. Nice mask points and tail very pleasing match to his gloves and gauntlets.
BROWN, BLUE, CHOCOLATE OR LILAC TABBY ADULT
1ST CC BOB HILL-QUICK ELLAQUIN KODA KODAK
Nice size brown tabby boy with lovely bone and a good length coat showing a pleasing tabby pattern and so well prepared. Big broad head with neat well placed ears and good shape and size eyes. Short broad nose scissor bite and ample chin to give him balance. Lovely curly whiskers. Easy to handle.
2ND WILTSHIRE SHOU CENTENNAL
Another Brown Tabby boy this one 11 ½ months and having such a sweet nature. Nice top of head with well set ears. Good eye colour and a broad short nose with good size leather and nostrils. Nice chin which had a little dirt present. Nice texture coat covering his well fed body.
SEAL POINT BIRMAN ADULT FEMALE
1ST CC BOB SLEVIN ASHANNAS MAMMA MIA
Just 9 months 1 week and so very alert, sat up taking notice of everything. Ears well placed and good colour to her eyes. Profile has a slight dip and a pleasing chin. Good deep seal on her mask, points and tail, Her gloves and gauntlets show a pleasing match. Lovely pale body coat of excellent texture so well prepared. Nice size for her age and easy to handle.
BLUE POINT BIRMAN ADULT MALE
BOB BAILEY CH NICADAEMUS ROMANY MAJIC
Lovely size boy with good bone and so well prepared. Nice head with good eye colour and nice blue mask points and colour. His gloves and gauntlets show a pleasing match. Easy to handle.
1ST CC FISHER PANZALIA PRINCEOFHEARTS
Nice size boy of just 9 months with well placed medium eras. Lovely eye colour and a slight dip to his profile with a good chin. Very nice blue mask points and tail with gloves and gauntlets having a nice match. Well prepared pale body coat.
BLUE POINT BIRMAN ADULT FEMALE
1ST CC BAILEY NAICADAEMUS DREAMONFOXYLADY
Good size girl for her age of 9 ½ months but needing a little more show preparation. Ears well placed and eyes show a good colour with her profile having a slight dip. Mask points and tail show a good blue and her gloves and gauntlets have a pleasing match.
2ND SEYMOUR CH FANCYPAWS LIBERTY BELLE
This lady was very difficult to handle today being very bad tempered so I could only assess a little of her today. Well place eras a nice size shape and colour eyes. Profile shows a slight dip. Her coat on back was a touch shady.
A.C. TURKISH VAN NEUTER
1ST PC BOB TACKLEY IGR CH & PR KLASSYKLOGS KEHLEBEK
What a lovely size this girl is with very strong body covered in a lovely chalky white coat well prepared. Good head with nice size and set ears and eyes of good shape and size. Good length nose and lovely auburn head markings separated by an excellent blaze. Good auburn tail with colour finishing at tail base.
A.C. MAINE COON, NORWEGIAN FOREST OR SIBERIAN BREEDERS ADULT
1ST KILMARTIN NITERAP CATRAYA
Maine Coon with tall tipped ears nice eyes for shape and size a pleasing square muzzle long body and tail. Well presented.
2ND BURN SAPPHIRENSTEEL RUSLAN
Good size Siberian boy with good cheek bones set low and profile showing a slight concave curve. Good coat which did need a little more show preparation.
3RD HADEN KIRMINAC EBONY AND IVORY
A.C.MAINE COON, NORWEGIAN FOREST OR SIBERIAN NON BREEDERS ADULT
1ST KILMARTIN LIONMAINE LIMITED ADITTION
Young Maine Coon girl of 9 months 3 weeks. Having nice size ears and good size and shape eyes and a pleasing square muzzle. Lovely well prepared coat.
2ND MANSELL FORESTSHADOW CHLOE
Norwegian Forest girl with nice straight profile and a good length to her body and tail.
3RD ASSINDER GEBURCOONS DREAM DATE.
A.C. PERSIAN NON-SELF KITTEN 14WKS – 6MTHS.
1ST WILLSON TYTHERTON CANT BUY MELOVE
Attractive Blue Tortie and White girl of 5 ½ months. Nice broad head with good eye colour shape and size. Short broad nose. Lovely pattern well prepared coat
.2ND HENDERSON MAVOURNEEN SPELLBOUND
Blue tabby and white boy dripping in coat which shows nice blue tabby on his face but not on his body as yet. Lovely type.
A.C. PERSIAN KITTEN 6MTHS – 9MTHS
1ST EMERY SWINGLETREE ANDY PANDY
Blue Colourpoint boy of 8 ½ months and having nice blue mask points and tail. Nice shape body. Well prepared coat.
2ND FORESTER POPUP SALTAU
Black & White Exotic boy who is well grown and of pleasing type. The white on his legs was a little grubby.
3RD HAMMETT & COKER SHOU LILACBLOSSOM.
A.C. BIRMAN, TURKISH VAN OR VANKEDISI BREEDERS KITTEN
1ST BLEWITT PURPURITE MYSTIC MERLIN
Lilac Point Birman boy with good mask and tail and pleasing gloves and gauntlets, nice size and bone boy.
2ND WELSH RYUICHI ADRIANA
Sweet Seal Point Birman girl with nice size and shape eyes and good mask points and tail for age. With very pleasing gloves and gauntlets.
3RD COLLINS SNOSHU MADAM BUTTERFLY
A.C. BIRMAN, TURKISH VAN OR VANKEDISI NON BREEDERS KITTEN
1ST BENNETT GAYEMAUDI ROSEOFMUNKCHIP
Red Point Birman of 4 months. What a cutie she is with nice mask points and tail and good match to her gloves and gauntlets. Nice type baby.
2ND COLLINS ADATELO PIMPOM FLORIA
Nice size Blue Point Birman girl with nice mask points and colour and pleasing eye colour.
3RD RUSSELL PETERJEANE ADORABLE JAMIE.
A.C. SOMALI OR RAGDOLL BREEDERS KITTEN
1ST GLEDSTONE ADETELO JOSEPH
Seal Colourpoint Ragdoll boy with strong bone and good mask points and tail. Well prepared coat.
A.C. SOMALI OR RAGDOLL NON-BREEDERS KITTEN
1ST ALAND APPLAUSE SADIE
Nice type Bi-colour Ragdoll girl with good eye colour. Very nice inverted V on her head. Well grown.
2ND EVANS ADNIOLO MARIE-BELLE
Seal Coloupoint Ragdoll girl of pleasing type. Body coat shady and dark on her tummy.
I am very grateful to my steward, Gill Francis, who handled the cats with great care and consideration. We had a very enjoyable day at this well organized show.
IMPERIAL SEMI LH GRAND PREMIER: MALE Three super boys in this class with hardly anything to separate them.IMP GR PR CALDWELL GR PR CALLOUI ENRICO 13c2
Large well structured boy of excellent type. Lovely long silken coat very well prepared, ruff around his neck, nice bushy tail. Overall colouring is very good, good markings to his feet. Broad rounded head, medium well spaced ears, well developed chin. Almost round eyes are clear blue. He has a lovely expression.
RES ROGOLL GR PR KLASSYKLOGS KOBOLT 13c2
Another super exhibit of excellent type. Just slightly short on coat today especially the ruff, although texture and colour very good. Well matched gloves and gauntlets. Broad rounded head, very good profile, well developed chin. Deep blue eyes are amost round. He has a lovely face and expression.
1 BOB BUSH BIRSARUS SEAL OF PERFECTION
Very nice exhibit feeling solid and weighty, strong legs, well shaped paws. Lovely silken coat is pale beige, colour on points developing. Tidy markings to feet. Broad rounded head, ears well set, full cheeks and chin, good blue eyes are almost round, very nice expression.
1 WELCH RYUICHI ADRIANA
Dear little girl who is looking promising. Well proportioned, lovely coat has pale silky fur, points coming through, tidy markings to all feet. Rounded head has good breadth, ears well placed, nice profile line, muzzle developing and she is teething at present. Eyes of good shape and colour. She has a lovely face and expression, a real sweetie.
1 BOB SCANDRETT PETERJEANE WKD BLUE
Lovely well grown kitten for his age, well muscled, tail and limbs in proportion. Lovely coat is pale and texture silky, beautifully prepared. Colour on points developing, tidy feet markings. Broad rounded head, ears set well, deep blue eyes of good shape, he has a lovely face and expression.
2 WELCH RYUICHI ARAGON
Lovely size and substance for his age, well muscled, strong legs, well shaped paws. Lovely coat has silken texture very well prepared, palest colour with points developing, tidy marking to feet, nice bushy tail. Head has good shape, ears well placed, shaping up in the muzzle, very nice eye shape and colour. He has a lovely face and expression.
3 RUSSELL PETERJEANE ADORABLE JAMIE
This kitten was not easy to judge as he was so very nervous and clearly objected to being handled. Litter brother to my winner but not quite as big although he has good substance and muscle. His coat has very nice texture and the colouring pale, good blue mask and ears. Difficult to assess his feet markings. Well shaped head, ears set well apart, muzzle developing, very good eye colour.
1 COLLINS ADATELO PIMPOM FLORIA
Sweet youngster, very nice type with good muscle and substance for age. Well proportioned tail, legs and paws. Her coat has fine silken texture, palest colour on body, points developing, tidy markings to feet. Head well shaped, ears set well apart, shaping up in the muzzle, nice line in profile, almost round eyes of good colour.
1 BOB GAY JULESCOON WHACKER
Large solid muscular boy, substantial legs, large well tufted feet, long furry tail. Very good coat, wearing nice ruff, pattern a little diffuse. Strong head, square muzzle, large ears set well, long tufts at tips of ears, strong chin. Very nice eye shape and expression.
2 KILMARTIN RUMTUMTUGGER DE NIRO
Another very nice type boy, long body, good muscle, very good limbs, large tufted paws. Very good coat with well marked pattern, long fury tail. Well shaped head, square muzzle, good chin, large tufted ears well set. He has nice eye shape and expression. Developing well and looking good for the future.
1 WHITE SHEERCLASS BLUEMOON
Well grown girl feeling solid and muscular, well boned limbs, large well tufted paws. Lovely coat with nice ruff around her neck, super long fury tail. Medium head, still needs to shape-up in the muzzle, good chin and profile line. Large tufted ears set high, very nice eyes and expression.
2 CARDEN SHEERCLASS MOONSHINEMISSY
Body is long and just needs to fill out now, solid legs and large well tufted paws, super long furry tail. Very nice coat has good pattern. Head shaping up well, square muzzle, well defined profile, good chin. Large tufted ears well set, very nice eyes and expression.
1 BOB NORTON SKOGENENGEL FAENYA IOFIEL
Well grown kitten, long and muscular, well boned limbs, large tufted paws. Very good coat and ruff, woolly undercoat, glossy top hair, long bushy tail. Triangular head, long straight profile, firm chin. Large ears of good shape are well placed, showing tufts and streamers. Large oval eyes are well set. Stylish exhibit, lovely type and alert expression.
2 HALL NORSMAGI WHIMSEY
Another stylish kitten of very good type. Long and muscular body feels solid, well boned limbs, large tufted paws, long bushy tail. Coat developing very nicely, glossy topcoat, ruff coming through. Triangular head, long straight profile, firm chin. Large tall ears have tiny tufted tips and long streamers. Large oval eyes set well, she has a lovely face and alert expression.
3 READ KYLERHEA INDIGO
Well grown girl of very good type and structure, firm and well muscled body on well boned limbs, large tufted paws, bushy tail could be just a fraction longer to balance the good body length. Her coat is quite long and profuse, nice ruff around her neck and shirt-front developing. Triangular head, long straight profile, firm chin, large well furnished ears well set. Oval eyes obliquely set.
1 CC PEACE BARIJKA TABOO
Only ten months old but feeling solid and robust. Very good shape to tail, firm limbs in proportion. Lovely coat texture, very good markings, showing warmth and an overall golden appearance. Well shaped head gently contoured, still growing into ears, well formed muzzle, wide canines. Very nice eye set and expression.
SNOWSHOE ADULT ASSESSMENT:
MERIT: BAILEY COLDENUFFORSNOW XSHU XSHU female
Well proportioned young lady of ten months, lithe and elegant and well muscled. Very good tail. Smooth glossy coat lies close, pattern well defined. Gently contoured head, high cheekbones, good muzzle, large broad-base ears well set, eyes could be slightly larger, colour is good.
MERIT: GRIMMETT BITZAGLITZ STORM PRINCE male
Well structured weighty fellow feeling solid and muscular, tail and limbs in proportion. His coat feels dense and resiliant, nice colouring with balanced white blaze on his face. Head has broad wedge with rounded contours, ears well set, eyes of very good shape and colour, nice expression. Gentle boy, very good temperament.
1 FINCH ZAWADI FIRECRACKER
Young kitten of very good size and structure, muscular with proportionate tail and limbs. Close textured coat feels soft and shows warmth to the colouring, very good markings, gold dusting well evident. His head is gently contoured and shaping up well, growing into ears which are well set, slightly puffed leather, good muzzle, expressive green eyes.
1 BOB PEACE BARIJKA PSYCHE
Very nice overall, well muscled and very well balanced. Muscular limbs, large paws, very good tail. Lovely coat is soft and luxurious, clearly defined pattern on bright ground colour, overall gold dusting. Head gently contoured and shaping up well, ears well set, full muzzle, whisker pads quite pronounced, wide-set canines. Large oval eyes are very expressive. Very stylish.
2 LEWIS PENTRANCH GUILTY PLEASURE
This young lady is ‘neat and sweet’. Good muscle to body, well proportioned tail and limbs. Her coat is still quite long and fluffy although the pattern is very nice and good ground colour, showing nice gold dusting around her head. Head gently contoured and still developing, growing into ears which are well placed. Nose has slightly puffed leather, nice eyes and expression.
Much appreciation to the family ‘Robinson’ for the excellent hospitality & excellent show, for which they are renowned, to Elaine & Lisa as always delightful hosts who have a wonderful sense of humour, John as hall manager working to ensure that everything runs smoothly, plus assisted helpers too many to mention. My thanks again for the invitation, to Hayden for his stewarding well done. I thoroughly enjoyed selecting the overall Best Exhibit, the winner of which looked quite superb & well worthy of her relatively new high title, the very lovely IMP GR CH PAPAGENA VERA BARONEL, owned by Anna Virtue & bred by Lady Yardley, oozed ‘Burmese’
AV Foreign Imperial Grand Premier Male;
Imperial Grand Premier Not Awarded, 1st EGAN’S GR PR ZAWADI HAMSINI. 76 30. 09-11-04. Brown Spotted Bengal, in most respects a handsome & very masculine looking lad. His head though possessing width at his high cheeks in is just a little on the longer side, gentle rounding to his skull, nose a little too straight, chin firm, bite good. Ears medium size, slightly wide at their base, rounded tips. The eyes are large rounded oval shape, very good colour green. Strong neck , excellent long muscular body, with strong legs & good sized paws, tail broad at its base, with slight taper, medium length & thickness. Coat was a little on the longer side with a slightly more woolly texture, soft but not the beautiful luxurious feel, which at this level is essential. Though Ideally I would have preferred more dramatic contrast to his pattern elements, the body pattern showed varied shape to the spotting, very well marked facial tracings with multi cheek flashes, well defined ‘M’ on the brow, leg bracelets with spotting towards the toes, well marked tail rings. For preference the ground colour could be richer & more intense which would have given better sharpness to the pattern, black heels & tail tip, pale near white chin & muzzle with some evidence of chin strap. Very composed gentle nature, excellent condition.
AV Foreign Imperial Grand Premier Female;
Imperial Grand Premier. ARNOLD’S UK IMP GR CH & GR PR PAPAVER CRESSIDA. 33 31s. 30-04-98. Black Smoke & White Cornish Rex, gorgeous lady of some quality & presence, age no barrier to her considerable good qualities. She has an excellent ‘Cornish’ head, a little longer than wide, sculpted effect to her high well defined cheeks, narrowing to a rounded muzzle, profile has flat plane to the brow between the ears, with strong profile, excellent chin plus as a bonus despite her age, all her teeth & level bite. Ears are large & most beautifully set typifying that so ‘Cornish’ look, being quite high, with wide base & elusive mussel shell shape. Sultry eyes of full oval shape with slight hint of slant, green with amber flecking (no points, so perfectly permissible), wonderfully trusting. Still has an elegant neckline & the toned body that a much younger exhibit would be proud of, slim legs, neat oval paws, tail fine & yes it could be a little longer. Her coat is most impressive with its short beautifully soft texture, with beautifully rippled waves over its entirety, softer ripples down the inside of the front legs, the covering at the base of the tail a little thin, but still with wave after the half-way stage. Her pattern & colour combination suit her beautifully with her clean white areas showing against the black smoke, attractive tuxedo effect, white paws, with stunning set of crinkled & curling white whiskers & eyebrows. Her condition was superb & her temperament charm personified. She was later Best Foreign Exhibit & was a contender in the final line up for Overall Best In Show, delightful lady.
Res Imperial Grand Premier, WILLIAMS’S GR PR SANTILLO JASMIN. 78 30s. 03-07-07. Black Spotted Egyptian Mau, a very mature impressive looking lady of very good type. Head has moderate wedge, with the muzzle flowing into the contours of the cheeks, nose of good uniform width, level brow, good muzzle, slight rise at the nasal bridge, her chin, could be marginally deeper, bite good. Ears medium size, with slight flare to the base & plenty of width between, cupped forward, tiny tufted tips. Large wide almond shaped eyes, set straight with slight slant upwards on the lower line, most pleasing gooseberry green tone, possessing the required worried expression. Body was very well grown with a slight tendency to rounding on the waistline, elegant legs, oval paws, slightly thicker base to the gently tapering medium length tail. Close lying medium length coat, very good degree of density giving it a very resilient texture, with a very good degree of sheen on the surface. Spotted whisker pads, well traced cheek ribbons, ‘M’ on the brow, with some thumbprints of the ears, small spots on the shoulder blade areas, with larger spots along the length of the body, the leg bracelets evident, tail rings better towards the tip showing some brindling towards the base, the pattern elements of charcoal grey on a silver ground colour. Black heels & tail tip, with well coloured brick nose leather. Her condition was excellent, quite a composed lady.
AOV SLH Grand Champion Male;
GR CH MITCHELL’S CH ADSETLO MERDENS SON. 66. 28-07-07. Seal Colourpointed Ragdoll, well grown lad of generally very good type. Head has good breadth both across & between the cheeks, well filled, well developed muzzle, flat plane to his brow, gentle dip in profile, slight retrousse nose tip, chin tapers a little, bite good. Ears medium size & set well, rounded tips, good inner ear furnishings, just enough evidence of forward tilt. Eyes quite large & open, a gentle oblique setting, quite a good depth of blue, could have a touch more brilliance to the tone. Body is quite firm & well developed, the length good, firm legs & paws, good bushy tail, slightly tapered, I would ideally prefer it a little longer. Good fullness of coat well prepared, silky texture, good full ruff & knickerbockers. The coat though shady still had a very good degree of contrast to the dense seal points, with the exception of some brindling on the tail. His condition & temperament both excellent.
AOV SLH Grand Champion, Female;
GR CH FITTEN’S CH FINEARTE ZEPHYR ROSE. 66 31a. 17-08-06. Blue Bi-Coloured Ragdoll, better out than in, looking very attractive & such a gentle look about her. Good width to her head, good breadth to her cheeks, well developed muzzle, flat brow, gentle dip with slightly retrousse nose tip, good chin, untidy bite. Ears well placed medium size, gentle forward tilt, well furnished interiors. Well open large eyes with slightly oblique slant, bright deep blue eye colour. Body has good length & was well proportioned with good sturdy medium legs & tufted paws, quite a well balanced length of tail with reasonably furnished brush effect. Soft silky texture to the coat, which was well presented (but her nose leather required a little tidy up), some evidence of ruff, longer on the tummy & with good knickerbockers. Balanced inverted white blaze on the face, which extends well through the chin, chest, tummy & front legs, the back legs white to the line of the body, patch of white on the shoulders & another on the lower back, soft blue shading on the neck & back, the remainder of the points, mask, ears & tail a slightly dark shade of even blue. Her condition was excellent & her demeanour very gentle.
RES GR CH MITCHELL’S CH DRAUPNIR LITTLE- MISSCOCO. 66e. 29-07-07. Seal Colourpointed Ragdoll, excellent size & lovely condition, initially appeared to be my winner. Head on very impressive, with breadth both across & to the actual cheeks, strong muzzle, good flat plane to the brow, has gentle concave curve at the brow line as opposed to gentle dip & as a result lacks the more distinctive retrousse tip to the nose, good depth chin, bite good. Ears have rounded tips, set well apart, showing gentle forward tilt, good inner furnishings. Slightly oblique setting to the eyes which are well open & good larger size, the colour showing a very good depth of blue. Lovely firm well proportioned body, good bone to the medium legs, good paws, well balanced full bushy tail. Coat well prepared, very good density, silky texture, full knickerbockers, the ruff could be a little fuller. Body has some very light mottled shading with excellent contrast to the points, dense seal base colour but a little low on the red, with one back leg appearing solid & also her left ear. Her condition was excellent, very amicable temperament.
British Grand Champion, Male;
GR CH Not Awarded. 1st YOUNG’S CH HARLEME HENRY COOPURR. 16. 10-08-07. Blue, this lad had a lovely coat but was quite difficult & would not allow adequate assessment to justify awarding the certificate. His head though appearing rounded this was to some degree optical due to his developing jowls, though ideally the cheeks could be fuller & the muzzle a little broader for balance, rounded brow line, reasonable chin, would not allow his mouth to be examined. Ears set well if slightly open at their base, medium size. Looking a fraction hooded on the eyes, which though round were marginally deep set, the colour taking account of the vagaries in the lighting conditions appeared to be very good, golden orange tone. Chunky compact body shape, good breadth chest, well boned legs, round paws, medium length moderately heavy tail. He has a really super dense, quite short crisp coat, with a lovely scrunchy feel to it. Medium shade of blue with some tipping but nothing excessive, could be a little sounder. His condition was excellent, very tense & despite a number of attempts during the morning he was not going to co-operate, so there seemed little point in stressing him further in order to prove a point.
British Grand Champion, Female;
GR CH. GARDNER’S CH LORASTON FIORRA MAYE. 22a. 10-06-05. Blue Tortie & White, very substantial mature queen of very good type. Full fat face with filled broad cheeks, rounded brow, broad nose, chin & bite both good. Medium size ears which were placed well apart & fitted well into the head shape. Large well open rounded shape to the eyes, the colour a golden bright orange ( & we did take a walk over to daylight to confirm. Excellent body substance & depth, broad chest, square compact body, strong well boned medium length legs & good size paws, broad heavy medium length tail. Dense thick coat which could perhaps have been marginally shorter but with a good degree of crispness to it. Inverted white on her face, clean white collar line, the patches of blue & cream large & with generally good contrast however there are a number of white hairs here & there which could have been tidied up to sharpen it a little, approximately 1/3 white to colour, the white areas clean & well presented, mid blue & slightly warm cream patches. Her condition was splendid & her temperament most agreeable.
No Other Awards. KEELING’S CH GOSPRITLEY BRIGITTE BARDOT. 39. 07-04-08. Black Tipped, very small girl lacking in substance & development. At only just over a year she has a great deal of growth to achieve before she can aspire to this level of certificate, hence I did not feel I could justify an award. Head still looking very adolescent lacking in fullness & rounding at the cheeks, rounded brow, slightly sharp muzzle with a pinch, her chin & bite both good. Reasonably small ears, which she tends to hold a little high. Large eyes, black pigmented line surrounding, quite large & well open, dual yellow green tone which may well have been better in natural light, showing a slight degree of squint to the left eye. Body is rather light in weight & requires a much greater degree of substance, rather narrow body, the legs somewhat slender, more oval paws, tail in proportion to the body. Her coat has a very good degree of crispness & density to it, good for length. Clear silver undercoat with tipping over the body deepening off slightly on the lower back & tail, silver chest, tummy & beneath the tail. Black lips & paw pads, with brick coloured nose leather. Her condition was very good & her temperament was quite charming, she really needs to have a litter of kittens to broaden off & hopefully develop a more grown up shape & appearance.
Oriental Grand Premier, Male;
GR PR & RES GR PR Not Awarded. 1st CLOTHIER’S PR KASSALIC ROBIN REDFEET. 37d. 07-05-07. Red, rather dainty & fine boned for a male for my preference. Head though showing a very impressive even wedge lacked masculine strength being a little on the narrow side, excellent profile, chin requires a little more depth, missing upper incisors. Ears are medium sized & have quite good width to their base, but does tend to prick a little. Quite an extreme shape to his oriental eyes, the colour requiring more evidence of green, whilst I have no doubt that the light drained the colour his only appeared to be a hazel tone, & as result lacked brightness. Good neckline, lithe rather lean body which required more masculine substance, slender slim legs, neat oval paws, fine whiptail of quite well balanced length. Tended to fluff his coat intermittently & as result looked a little on the long side, not laying as close & sleek as I would have wished. Colour quite a bright shade of red showing some degree of pattern but nothing which was too sharply contrasted, it was also virtually sound. His condition appeared to be very good, handled well but very grumbly.
2nd CLOTHIER’S PR KASSILIC ARTHUROHEARTS. 37fn. 12-12-07. Apricot, this lad also required a greater degree of head strength to give presence. Rather narrow wedge, medium length, the actual head requires a greater degree of depth to give a more masculine appearance, very good profile despite the very slightest of rises on the nose, chin shallow, bite over & untidy, some gingivitis. Ears require more size & flare to give the head more balance, he also carries these rather too high. Oriental shape & slant to the eyes, pale green tone. Slender neck, body again rather too fine & dainty for a boy, particularly of his age, slim legs, small oval paws, fine tail requires an inch or so. His coat though a little on the longer side was close lying & well prepared. Hot sandy even toned Apricot with the exception of the slightly deeper tone on the ears, hocks & tail, the usual flat tone throughout. His condition & temperament were both very good.
AC Colourpointed or Mitted Ragdoll Kitten, Male;
1st & BOB. GLEDSTONE’S ADATELO JOSEPH. 66. 13-08-08. Seal Colourpointed, very handsome quality kitten who looked splendid. Beautifully grown & well proportioned throughout. Excellent head type, broad wedge, well filled out cheeks, the muzzle well developed, brow line showing flat plane, gentle dip the retrousse nose tip, firm chin, bite excellent. Ears are very well set & with good width to their base, rounded on the tips, well furnished interiors, slight amount of forward tilt. Large well open eyes in a slight oblique setting, excellent depth of vivid blue. Lovely muscular build for his young age, with well boned legs, good size paws, well balanced length gently tapering, full bushy tail. Coat was really excellent having an impressive degree of density, soft texture, excellent length already with a very good full ruff & knickerbockers. Virtually clear light beige body colour, with merest hint of light tonal shading, excellent contrast to the very dense well matched almost complete seal points. His condition was superb & he has such an air of confidence & presence for one so young, very promising.
AC Colourpointed or Mitted Ragdoll Kitten, Female;
1st MARJASON’S CHICCATS CLOVER WEARMARBEAR. 66w. 13-09-08. Seal Pointed Mitted, pleasing type, attractive kitten, with such a gentle look about her. Head showing very good width across the rounded cheeks & between the eyes, well developed muzzle, good flat brow line, gentle dip to nose with slightly retrousse nose tip, chin reasonable depth, bite good. Medium size ears, with rounded tips, good inner furnishings, touch of forward tilt, set well. Eyes moderately large, well open & slightly oblique setting, the colour requiring a little more depth. Body quite firm, starting to lengthen, well proportioned legs & paws, tail has quite a full brush, quite well balanced length. Well prepared coat, excellent soft texture, good length already evident, with reasonable degree of ruff development & good knickerbockers. The body has some warm beige tonal shading, her points are showing a good degree of density & with a good degree of warmth to the seal, white chin extending through the chest & tummy line, with white mittens on the front paws & to just about the hock line on the back, little white flick on the brow & nose not so often seen these days. Her condition excellent, lovely personality.
2nd EVAN’S ADNIOLO MARIE-BELLE. 66. 14-08-08. Seal Colourpointed, slightly cobby at this stage & could be a little larger. Head showing good breadth across the cheeks, quite a good muzzle, flat plane to the brow, gentle dip with retrousse tip to the nose, chin requires a little more depth, bite good. Medium size ears set well apart, good inner furnishings, hint of forward tilt. Eyes are well open & slightly oblique, the colour a tad dull, requiring a little more depth. Body still to lengthen more, good legs & paws, good full brush but I would have liked it longer. Very good length & density to her coat, which was well prepared, with a very good soft texture, good amount of ruff becoming evident & full knickerbockers. Slightly shady beige body but nothing excessive, contrast will be more defined when her points densen & complete, still with some brindling evident. Her condition was excellent & her temperament charming.
3rd LYE’S ROSYPOSY DRESS TO IMPRESS. 66gw. 11-10-08. Blue Tortie Pointed Mitted, this girl was looking a little out of balance & her temperament left something to be desired. Head is as yet, rather too narrow & as a result looks a mite long, the cheeks need to be broader & fuller, reasonable muzzle, slightly more rounded than flat on the brow, gentle dip with retrousse tip to the nose. Ears medium size, just a little too pricked & lacks the slight forward tilt. Eyes quite large, well open shape & gentle oblique setting, good depth of blue. Body is developing good length, quite firm, well proportioned legs & tufted paws, good length gently tapering tail, the brush still to develop. Coat has quite good length, her ruff still to come, fluffy tummy & knickerbockers, good texture. Has white mittens on the front with white to the hocks on the back legs, clean white chin chest & tummy, delicate patched shading on the body (very subtle), points well patched including the ears with a large patch of cream on the mask, but the tail rings were very obvious. The blue quite soft slightly warmer toned cream. Her condition was sound worrying degree of attitude for one so young.
AC Bi-Coloured Ragdoll Kitten;
1st & BOB. ALAND’S APPLAUSE SADIE. 66 31. 15-10-08. Seal, attractive baby of very good type & lovely gentle look. Head showing good width across the cheeks, quite good muzzle, flat plane to the brow, gentle dip to the slightly retrousse nose tip, firm chin, just finished teething, excellent bite. Medium size ears, furnished interiors & wispy base, gentle tilt, set quite well. Eyes large the setting slightly oblique, pleasing bright blue colour. Body showing good development, well proportioned legs & paws, tail could be a little longer, still to achieve a little more fullness to the brush. Well prepared silky soft fine coat, good length, some knickerbockers. Balanced inverted white ‘V’ on the mask, extending through the chin, chest tummy & front legs, back legs white to the line of the body, remainder of the points, mask, ears & tail developing a warm seal brown colour, body light beige shading with white spot present, ting seal spot on the right back leg. Condition excellent, confident young girl, charming temperament.
Silver Bengal Assessment Neuter;
Merit to PARKES’S LITTLESTAR RAINMAN. 76 30s. 30-04-08. Spotted, Generally well balanced, even lad of very good type. Head quite broad with well defined cheeks, puffed whisker pads & nose leather, gentle break in profile, good depth chin, bite good. Ears medium size, quite well set. Eyes large & expressive, rounded oval, good green. Excellent body tone, firm & well muscled, good length, well boned legs & paws, tail moderately thick base, medium length. Coat has excellent quality & texture, very luxurious& incredibly soft to the touch, very dense feel. Well marked facial tracings, some chin strap, complicated brow markings, body well spotted, very good contrast even if the silver could be sharper, excellent glistening lustred effect. Excellent condition, he was a little tense & has some tarnish but overall this does unduly detract, pleasing. Speaks the language.
AC Maine Coon, Norwegian Forest or Siberian Breeders Neuter;
1st WILKINSON’S COONTASTIC EDUARDO. 64 41s. 29-04-08. Black Silver Tabby & White Maine Coon, though still with a degree of maturing to fulfil, he was beautifully grown & his type was generally very pleasing. Head is little longer than wide, his cheeks high & well defined, good square effect to his broad muzzle, gentle concave curve in profile, deep chin, excellent bite. Ears are large & set tall pricked with wide base, well furnished interiors & some tufts giving emphasis to the size. Eyes round in shape, slight obliqueness top the setting, light yellow green tone appeared to be the best description regarding their colour. Good length muscular neck, body long & muscular, creating rectangular appearance, heavy strong bone to his legs, large tufted paws, quite a well balanced length tail which is developing a good degree of flow to it. His coat length is showing promise, with slight ruff beginning to become apparent, slightly shaggy tummy & quite well developed breeches, good degree of density, glossy surface sheen. Inverted white on his face with small black spot on his otherwise pink nose leather & a couple of black whisker spots on the right side of his muzzle, the white extending down his chest & his front legs, good way up the legs on the back, sharply defined against the silver tabby pattern where present, his back is a little solid, facial markings more obvious with some stripes present, pattern better on his sides with good rings on the underside of his tail. Excellent condition & presentation, not completely relaxed, but not in any way difficult.
AC Ocicat, Bengal or Snowshoe Breeders Adult;
1st CAUNTER’S THICKTHORN MADRAS. 73b. 19-09-07. Chocolate Spotted Ocicat, most mature in the class as her age would suggest, possessing the lithe athletic appearance as should be the case with her breed. Head has a moderate wedge, slightly longer than wide, with gentle curve beneath the cheeks, gentle rounded brow, the slight rise at the nasal bridge could be just a little more apparent ideally, broad muzzle, giving the impression of squareness, her chin & bite both good. Ears moderately large in size, slightly angular setting, well placed. Eyes wide almond shape, colour light hazel golden tone with slight green rim (no points, so not very relevant). Body has very good length & was showing lovely firm tone, well muscled limbs, oval paws, tail moderately long to balance the body with gentle taper to its tip. Coat has good shorter length, satiny in texture, possessing a very good surface sheen. Well traced facial markings, body spotting is generally well contrasted against the ticked agouti ground of warm chocolate, the bulls eye formation of spots better on one side than the other, broken spine line with smaller spotting on the shoulders, very good leg bracelets & tail rings for most of its length, solid coloured chocolate heels & tail tip. Her condition excellent, quite a reserved albeit gentle nature.
2nd MCKELL’S LYCHETTROYAL SUZI QUATRO. 76 30. 20-05-08. Brown Spotted Bengal, this girl looked better out than in having a more balanced appearance than first impressions suggested. Head has rounded wedge, cheeks well defined, quite a broad muzzle, gentle rounding to the brow, gentle break & slight dip to nose in profile, chin & bite both good. Smaller medium size ears, placed well, tips rounded. Large eyes, full round oval shape, very good green tone. Body is firm & well proportioned for her young age, with well proportioned legs & paws, medium length moderately thick tail. Beautiful coat texture, with a really ultra soft feel to it, pleasing degree of density with a lovely glossy finish enhance by having some evidence of glitter. Clear facial markings, with cheek stripes, complicated ‘m’ & scarab on the brow, body pattern consists varied size & shaped spots some of which were rosetted with darker coloured outline, very good leg bracelets & tail rings, black heel markings well up the hocks. The colour though having the sparkle created by the glitter was otherwise rather pale requiring a greater degree of richness to it which would have made the pattern far more dramatic. Her condition & presentation were both excellent.
3rd PEACE’S BARIJKA TABOO. 76 20. 15-06-08. Brown Marbled Bengal, this girl has the colour which really contrasted sharply against the pattern, but still looking a little juvenile in type, which at her age is understandable & maturity should alter . Head typically slightly small in relation to the body, pleasing rounded wedge, quite well defined cheeks, well developed muzzle, quite a good chi & the bite good, widely set canines. Smaller medium size ears, nicely rounded effect to the tips, set well. Eyes well open almost round full oval shape, bright green colour. Body developing well, lithe yet firm with good length becoming evident, just requiring a degree of maturity to give finish, well proportioned legs, round paws, tail of medium length & thickness, very good density to her coat, which was very soft to the touch, medium length. Quite a dramatic effect to her marbled pattern, which though initially looking very symmetrical is not to be confused with ‘Classic’, hers is more scrolled along the body, very clear facial striations with the cheek flashes almost making a chin strap, complicated scarab on the brow, broad linked tail rings, wide leg bracelets. Rich tawny orange ground colour with as a result sharply contrasted pattern in black. Very gentle nature lady, excellent condition, just to mature a little more fully.
AC Ocicat, Bengal or Snowshoe Non-Breeders Adult;
1st GRIMMETT’S BITZAGLITZ STORM PRINCE. 83aw. 21-06-07. Blue Pointed Snowshoe, extremely fussy chap, but a little compact in body shape. Moderate broad wedge, the muzzle a little pointed, flat brow with gentle slope to the forehead, straight nose, chin very weak, bite okay. Ears more of a smaller medium size, quite alert following the wedge,. Eyes very good depth of blue, slightly more almond than walnut shaped. Body was firm but required a little more length, looking just a little too cobby in shape, slim legs, short oval paws, slightly broader base gently tapering medium length tail. Coat has a slightly more woolly texture than smooth & resilient. Low white inverted blaze, some white on all the paws, white chest, not completely white tummy, quite extensively shaded & requires more contrast to the points form the body colour, he is also becoming almost hooded, points quite a dark shade of blue. He has some staining on his paws, physical condition excellent, loved being handled & chirruped & purred constantly.
2nd BAILEY’S COLDNEUFFORSNOW XSHU XSHU. 83aw. 18-06-08. Blue Pointed Snowshoe, very small & fine for her age. Head requires more width to her wedge, good muzzle, some rounding to the contours, brow quite flat, with the appearance to two planes in profile created by the gentle slope at the brow line, chin could be a little deeper, bite good. Ears medium size, tending to prick a little high. Eyes of slightly straight setting & rather deep set also, lacking the required walnut shape having a definite oriental, bright blue but the colour could be deeper. Body has good length but rather narrow & fine, legs rather dainty & fine boned, oval paws, well balanced tail. Coat medium length, reasonably smooth & with a good degree of resilience but lacking glossy shine. Quite a lot of white, with a small blue patch on the nose, white on all the legs the remainder of the points blue, some light tonal blue body colouration. Condition good, not the sweetest of temperaments.
AC Ocicat, Bengal or Snowshoe Breeders Kitten;
1st PEACE’S BARIJKA PSYCHE. 76 30. 31-08-08. Brown Spotted Bengal, gorgeous type kitten. Excellent head with its broad medium wedge & rounded contours, a little longer than wide, high cheeks, well defined broad puffed muzzle & nose leather, profile, has gentle curve, strong chin, excellent chin & bite, wide canines. Ears medium size, to be critical she does prick them a little tall on occasion, rounded tips. Eyes large in size full oval shape, excellent green tone. Body is beautifully firm & developing good length, strong legs, paws quite large & rounded, tail perhaps marginally long & a little finer than ideal but also has a small irregularity at its tip. Gorgeous coat, short & very dense, wonderful ultra luxurious soft texture with excellent glossy sheen. Excellent pattern contrast which was beautifully defined with multi rosetted spotting along the body & excellent spotted tummy also, lovely clear facial tracings, multi cheek ribbons, clear ‘M’ with complicated brow markings also, clear leg bracelets & tail rings, black heels & tail tip colour. Pattern has extreme contrast to the rich warm ground colour with tawny apricot becoming evident. Her condition was excellent, quite an amicable young miss, lovely kitten.
2nd LEWIS’S PENTRANCH GUILTY PLEASURE. 76 30. 03-10-08. Brown Spotted Bengal, much more fluffy kitten all round even taking into effect the allowance for kittens to have longer coats. Head rather short wedge though the width at the cheeks was quite good, muzzle rather fine, gentle curve in profile, chin requires more depth, bite good. Moderately small ears but tends to prick tall, rounded tips. Eyes round in shape, with a definite bluish tinge still evident but this could have been due to the lighting so I did not penalise for this. Body is quite slight as yet, requiring a little more development for her age, legs a little fine boned & the paws quite dainty, medium length tail, with broader base tapering to a fine tip. Coat was long & fluffy, requiring a greater degree of density, texture soft. Reasonable facial tracings but the body pattern rather muted ticked banded spots as opposed to sharp & clearly defined, better leg bracelets, good tail rings. Her colour is a little dull & require more in the way of contrast. Very sweet nature & her condition was sound, somewhat overshadowed by the quality of the winner.
AC Ocicat, Bengal or Snowshoe Non-Breeders Kitten;
1st FINCH’S ZAWADI FIRECRACKER. 76 30. 21-11-08. Brown Spotted Bengal, well grown kitten with some very good qualities. Head still a little long for its width, cheeks quite high but to broaden off to give a more rounded wedge, in profile rather too straight in the nose, very good muzzle, strong chin, good bite, despite teething & swollen gums as a result. Ears marginally on the larger size & he does tend to carry these a little tall, rounded tips. Quite large eyes, full wide oval shape, green colour. Body has good length, with good bone to the legs & quite large paws, tail a little too long & fine, with a small kink at its tip. Coat slightly long but not out of keeping with his age, very good texture, some glitter already becoming apparent giving a sheen to the coat. Excellent facial markings, spotted whisker pads, cheek stripes, good brow markings, spots of varied size, with well marked leg bracelets & tail rings, black tip to the tail & well up the hocks. Pleasing degree of warmth to the colour & very good contrast to the pattern. Excellent condition, bit of a grump.
AC Ocicat, Bengal or Snowshoe Non-Breeders Neuter;
1st PARKES’S LITTLESTAR RAINMAN. 76 30s.
2nd EGAN’S GR CH & IMP GR PR ZAWADI SHAMWARI. 76 30. 26-06-06. Brown Spotted Bengal, mature looking lad of very good type & masculine appearance. Head though perhaps marginally long, possessed good width to the high cheeks, quite well puffed whisker pads, rounded top with gentle break, chin & bite both good. Ears could be slightly smaller ideally, rounded tips, set well. Eyes large full rounded wide oval shape, good green tone. Strong neck, powerful masculine body of good length, well boned strong legs, large paws, moderately thick well balanced medium length tail. His coat though impressively soft was altogether rather too woolly & lacked the required sleekness that is typical. Colour has good degree of brightness with some glitter evident, rich tawny tones to the undercoat. Very well marked facial tracings, double cheek stripes, complicated brow markings, body pattern showing varied shaped spots, excellent spotted tummy, clear leg markings & very good tail rings, black heels & tail tip. His condition was excellent, a very placid gentle lad.
3rd HELLIER’S NEWTONS MOONLIGHT SERENADE. 76 30. 28-04-08. Brown Spotted Bengal, extremely worried miss who was impossible to assess as a result, I really would say it is not in her best interests to be shown.
AV Debutante Oriental, Siamese or Balinese Kitten;
1st SIDNELL’S LOLUJA MISS HOITYTOITY. 24. 23-10-08. Seal Point Siamese, very well grown kitten, excellent weight. Good length slightly pinched wedge at present probably exacerbated due to teething, profile has a slight dip which is emphasised by the twin splodges where the hair changes direction on the nose, good chin & bite. Large well placed ears, good width at their base. Eyes have pleasing oriental shape & slant, the blue a very good depth & intensity of colour. Good neckline, excellent firm tone to the body, with slim legs & neat paws, quite a well balanced length fine whip tail. Well prepared, short tight fitting coat, very sleek. Cool beige tone to the body, points look slightly cold toned but this may well improve as they become denser & more complete. Her condition & temperament were both excellent, beautifully presented.
2nd RUDGE’S ASHJOLEX SANDIMESE STORM. 48 40n. 04-08-08. Caramel Pointed Oriental Bi-Colour, not altogether convinced about the Caramel but given the lighting & the amount of white, felt obliged to give the benefit of leeway. Quite broad medium wedge, some degree of pinch, profile developing well, good depth chin, bite good. Ears medium size, wide base, set well. Eyes a little on the fuller side & fractionally straight in set, very good bright deep blue tone. Firm well toned body, slender limbs, neat paws, quite a good length fine whiptail. Excellent short, close lying coat, well presented. Has colour on the ears with small amount of colour on the mask with tiny spots of colour on each point, fully coloured tail, the colour looking more like marginally dark lilac as opposed to sludgy caramel, body has some light tonal shading with the remainder white including the throat chest & tummy with about 55% white at this stage, this may well be less by the time the body colours completely as she matures. Her condition was excellent & she has a very calm relaxed temperament.
3rd VERLANDER’S KAKAI WHATCHAMCALLIT. 37. 30-08-08. Oriental Black,
AV Maiden Oriental, Siamese or Balinese Kitten;
1st TWYFORD’S KITAMBER HEPIZABAH. 61et. 09-12-08. Seal Tortie Tabby Point Balinese, not overtly flashy but beautifully balanced even baby who sells herself well. Very even equilateral wedge, excellent profile developing well, good deep chin, excellent bite. Ears are beautifully set in a pleasing fixed position, with wide base, well furnished interiors & soft fronds at their base, very good for size. Excellent vivid blue colour to the eyes which have a very pleasing oriental shape & slant, charming expression. Body still small as yet perfectly in keeping with her age, slender limbs, neat paws, quite good length tail, still to attain its flowing plume. Coat is an excellent length for a baby, following the lines of the body, with all the required soft wispy edges denoting her breed, lovely soft silken texture. Clear coated, very good contrast to her tracings with slight amount of paler red overlaid in a couple of places to indicate her Tortie colouring on her Tabby tracings, tail with rings faintly evident on the underside, quite good facial ribbons. Her temperament was charming, excellent condition.
2nd MATTHEWS & PUGH’S LOLUJA MISS BEHAVE. 32t 1. 23-10-08. Seal Tortie Tabby Point Siamese, attractive girl withy lovely eyes. Good length wedge, minimal pinch as yet, very good profile, fair chin, bite good. Ears large with good width at their open base, very well set. Eyes typical oriental shape & slanted appearance, with a very bright intense blue colour, most pleasing expression. Good length of neck, body lithe & well toned, slender limbs, oval paws, well balanced fine whip tail. Excellent coat, short & close lying, well prepared sleek finish. Body has light beige tone, excellent contrast to her tabby tracings, some cheek flashes, ‘M’ on the brow, some thumbprints, good leg bracelets, some incomplete tail rings, quite a warm colour which may well have been aided by the tortie, which appeared to be very minimal but evidence found, showing some mottles on the paw pads, & slight hint here & there elsewhere. Her condition was excellent & her temperament quite charming.
3rd SIDNELL’S LOLUJA MISS HOITYTOITY. 24.
End of Report.
My thanks to Elaine, Lisa, John & the committee for inviting me to the show. I had a lovely day & some really super cats, & was ably aided by Stef Beirne, who was great company & handled the cats with her usual care & attention.
AC IMP BURMESE GR CH FEMALE
Two lovely girls in the class today.
IMP STEPHENS’ GR CH MILLGILL THEATRICS 27J F 14/3/06 Top of head is gently rounded with good width between well set ears of good size & shape. Short wide pleasingly balanced wedge, tapering to blunt muzzle. Large expressive chartreuse eyes of excellent shape & set. Profile shows gently rounded brow, good break & level chin of correct depth. Elegant girl, muscular & of good size, with proportionate limbs & tail of good shape, just slightly short to balance. Super girl, very relaxed & great to handle.
RES VIRTUE’S GR CH PAPAGENA VERA BORONEL 27H F 28/4/04 Top of head is gently rounded, with good width & slight muscle dip between ears of good size, shape & set, although she is holding them down today. Short wide well balanced wedge, tapering to blunt muzzle. Large, very expressive yellow eyes of good size & set, which she is rounding. In profile, flattish top of head, good break & level chin of good depth. Muscular girl of good size, with elegant limbs & tail of good shape, short to balance. Close lying coat of nicely intermingled mid toned chocolate & pale red is just a little long & of excellent satiny texture, in good condition. Unfortunately very tense this morning & not showing to best advantage.
CHOCOLATE BURMESE NEUTER FEMALE
BOB ONLY DAVIES’ GR PR HOBBERDY WICKEDWITCH WIZZI 27B FN 24/11/03 Good width to top of head & slight muscle dip, between ears of good size, shape & set. Short wide balanced wedge, tapering to blunt muzzle. Large expressive pale yellow eyes of good size, shape & set. In profile, flattish brow, good break, nose is fractionally long for balance & rolls away a little at the tip, & level chin of good depth. Muscular weighty girl of good size, tending rather to plumpness, with elegant limbs & tail of good shape which is short to balance. Short close lying coat of warm medium chocolate, in excellent condition. A very laid back girl, a pleasure to handle.
LILAC BURMESE NEUTER
1 PC BOB BROOKS’ CH JANAGAR JANAMEL JESSICA 27C FN 5/2/04 Good width to gently rounded top of head, between well set ears of good size & shape. Wedge has good width but is fractionally long for balance, tapering to blunt muzzle. Large lustrous pale yellow eyes of good size, shape & set. In profile, flattish brow, good break, & slightly shallow receding chin. Weighty muscular girl of good size, with elegant limbs & tail of good shape, short to balance. Fairly close lying coat of blue toned lilac is a little long. Friendly girl, very wriggly when out of her pen.
AOC TORTOISESHELL BURMESE NEUTER
BOB ONLY CH & GR PR MAYRLING LAVENDERS BLUE 27G FN 30/9/96 Good width to gently rounded top of head, between ears of good size, shape & set. Short wide balanced wedge, tapering to blunt muzzle. Large lustrous pale yellow eyes of excellent size, shape & set. Profile shows flattish brow, good break & level chin of correct depth. Well muscled girl of good size, with tail of good shape with paintbrush tip, short to balance. Close lying coat of blue interspersed with warm cream is a fraction long, in excellent condition. Lovely girl of super temperament, in excellent condition for her 12 years.
AC BURMESE JNR ADULT
1 STEPHENS’ MILLGILL YACKETY-YAK 27G F 15/4/08 Good width to top of head between ears of good size, shape & set. Short wide balanced wedge, tapering to blunt muzzle. Expressive chartreuse eyes of good size, shape & set. In profile, gently rounded brow, good break & slightly shallow receding chin. Elegant girl of good size, with tail of good shape which is short to balance. Fairly short, close lying coat of nicely mingled blue & pale cream, in good condition. A nice girl who was unfortunately rather cross today.
2 GREET’S JANAMEL ROTARA RIPPLE 27H F 18/6/08 Top of head is gently rounded & has good width between ears which are slightly large at present. Short wide balanced wedge, a little narrow at jaw hinge & tapering to blunt muzzle. Large expressive yellow eyes of good size, shape & set. Profile shows gently rounded brow, good break, nose rolls away a little at the tip, & slightly receding chin of good depth. Elegant muscular girl of good size, with elegant limbs & tail which is a little thick in shape & short to balance. Short close lying coat of pale chocolate intermingled with pale red, in good condition. A very friendly young lady of just 10 months.
3 CLARKE’S DOREVALLEY SWEET SIESTA 27B F 17/2/08 Good width to top of head between ears of good size, shape & set. Wedge is long for balance & a little lacking in width, tapering to blunt muzzle. Pale yellow eyes of good size, shape & set. In profile, rounded brow, lack of break, & level chin of correct depth. Big well developed girl of 14 months, with elegant limbs & tail of good shape which is slightly short to balance. A very sweet friendly girl.
AC BURMESE SNR ADULT
What a super class this was, very hard to place the winners.
1 GRICE’S CH KIMARLIM SIMPLY WILDSILK 27 F 27/2/06 Good width to gently rounded top of head, with slight muscle dip between ears of good size, shape & set. Short wide balanced wedge, tapering to blunt muzzle. Large lustrous pale yellow eyes of good shape & set. In profile, flattish brow, good break & level chin of correct depth. Compact girl of good weight, a little plump, with elegant limbs & tail of good shape with paintbrush tip, which is short to balance. Short close lying coat of rich dark brown, in excellent condition. A very nice girl, unfortunately rather cross today.
2 VIRTUE’S CH HOBBERDY HOCUS POCUS 27B F 28/1/07 Good width to gently rounded top of head, between ears of good size, shape & set. Short wide balanced wedge, tapering to blunt muzzle. Expressive pale yellow eyes of good size, shape & set. Profile shows rounded brow, good break & level chin of correct depth. Muscular elegant girl of good size, with elegant limbs & tail of good shape, with paintbrush tip & slightly short to balance. Short close lying coat of rich even medium red, in excellent condition. Another lovely girl.
EX 2. BELL’S HOBBERDY MEDORAS GOLDBERRY 27D F 24/6/05 Good width to gently rounded top of head, between ears of good size, shape & set. Short wide balanced wedge, tapering to blunt muzzle. Very large expressive yellow eyes of good size, shape & set. In profile, gently rounded brow, good break & level chin of correct depth. Muscular elegant girl of good size, with elegant limbs & tail of good shape, with paintbrush tip & slightly short to balance. Short close lying coat of glossy warm medium chocolate, in excellent condition. Lovely girl, very wriggly out of her pen.
1 KASAMUN’S CH BIENZOLI SUGAR PLUM 27B F 4/4/06 Good width to gently rounded top of head, between well set ears of good size & shape. Short wide balanced wedge, tapering to blunt muzzle. Expressive pale yellow eyes of good size, shape & set. Profile shows rounded brow, good break & level chin of good depth. Muscular elegant girl of good size, with elegant limbs & tail of good shape, just slightly short to balance. Short close lying coat of warm medium chocolate, in excellent condition but rather uneven in tone & showing some contrast with her points.
AC BURMESE SNR ADULT
1 STEPHENS’ GR CH MILLGILL THEATRICS
2 VIRTUE’S HOBBERDY HIGGLEDY PIGGLEDY 27E F 4/2/06 Good width to gently rounded top of head, between ears of good size, shape & set. Short wide balanced wedge, tapering to blunt muzzle. Large lustrous pale yellow eyes of good size shape & set. In profile, slightly rounded brow, good break & level chin of good depth. Big girl, weighty & muscular, with tail of good shape, with paintbrush tip & correct length to balance. Close lying coat of nicely mingled brown & pale red is just a little long, in good condition. A nice girl, a little fed up this afternoon.
3 DAVIES’ STILEWAY BEAUJOLAIS 27G F 11/10/06 Top of head is gently rounded with slight muscle dip & god width between ears of good size, shape & set. Short wide balanced wedge, tapering to blunt muzzle. Large expressive pale yellow eyes of good size, shape & set. In profile, gently rounded brow, good break & level chin of correct depth. Well muscled girl of good size with elegant limbs & tail of good shape, with paintbrush tip, slightly short to balance. Short close lying coat of intermingled chocolate & pale red, in excellent condition. Not at all keen to come out of her pen today!
AV DEBUTANTE KITTEN
1 WILLIAMS & PALLET’S KENBURY GLIMPSEOFSHE 72 43AQ F 25/11/08 Top of head is gently rounded with good width between well set ears of good size & shape. Short wide balanced wedge, slight teething pinch, tapering to blunt muzzle. Large expressive eyes of good shape & set. Profile shows rounded brow, good break, & level chin of good depth. Well grown kitten of 4 months, with elegant limbs & tail of good shape & correct length to balance. Short close lying coat in good condition. A very friendly baby.
2 PHILIPS’ AMECABLE HARVEY WALLBANGER 40 5 M 12/11/08 Short rounded head with good width at cheeks. Good width to top of head between neat ears of good shape & set. Eyes are expressive, large & round. In profile, rounded brow, good break & firm deep chin. Currently has untidy bite due to teething. Compact cobby kitten of good size, with a thick tail of good length wit rounded tip. Coat is a little long at present but crisp and dense, of rich red.
EX 2. FINDLAY & FINDLAY-PHILLIPS’ SILKIWITCH SPELLBOUND 27E F 12/9/08 Gently rounded top of head has good width between ears of good size, shape & set. Short wide balanced wedge, tapering to blunt muzzle. Expressive yellow eyes of good size, shape & set. In profile, gently rounded brow, adequate break & level chin of correct depth. Muscular elegant kitten of 7 months – I would prefer her to be a little larger. Tail of good shape, slightly short to balance. Short close lying coat of brown interspersed with very pale red, in good condition.
3 CASE’S TARJJIKA MOONSTONE 74C M 3/1/09 Top of head has good width between ears of good size, shape & set. Well proportioned wedge. Expressive pale blue-green eyes of good shape & set. Muscular elegant kitten of good size, with elegant limbs & tail of good shape & correct length to balance. Short close lying silky coat of warm lilac, in excellent condition. A little sweetie!
AV IMPERIAL, GRAND OR PREMIER NEUTER
1 ARNOLD’S UK & IGR CH & GR PR PAPAVER CRESSIDA 33 31S FN 30/4/98 Medium wedge of correct length, narrowing to rounded muzzle. Expressive yellow eyes, oval in shape & of excellent size & set. Profile shows gently rounded brow, straight nose & firm chin. Muscular elegant girl with elegant limbs, oval paws & tail of good shape & correct length. Short dense coat is nicely waved & in excellent condition. Super stylish girl with a personality to match.
2 FRICKER’S PR FRIXYLINE DUNLAUGHIN 33A 30S MN 13/3/07 Good width to top of head between well set ears of good size & shape. Short broad wedge, tapering to strong muzzle. Pale yellow eyes of excellent size, shape & set. Profile shows gently curving brow, well defined stop & firm chin. Muscular elegant boy with slender proportionate limbs & tail of good shape & length. Short dense coat in excellent condition. A super boy, very wriggly this afternoon.
3 THOMPSON’S CH & GR PR MAYRLING LAVENDER’S BLUE
AC BURMESE ADULT
1 VIRTUE’S CH HOBBERDY HOCUS POCUS
2 HILLMAN’S SEYSIANA SUNDAYBEST 27C M 20/5/08 Well grown friendly lad of 10 months. Gently rounded top of head has good width between ears of good size, shape & set. Wedge has adequate width but is a little long for balance at present, tapering to rounded muzzle. Large expressive pale yellow eyes of good size, shape & set. In profile, gently rounded brow, break is very lacking at present, & level chin of correct depth. Big boy, weighty & muscular, with proportionate limbs & tail of good shape which is slightly short to balance. Close lying satin like coat of pinky lilac is still a little long, in very good condition. Friendly little lad, still very unbalanced & immature.
AC BURMESE KITTEN
1 FRANCIS’S STILEWAY MASQUERADER 27A F 17/8/08 Good width to gently rounded top of head, between ears of good size, shape & set. Short wide balanced wedge, tapering to blunt muzzle, with slight teething pinch. Large expressive pale yellow eyes of good size, shape & set. Profile shows gently rounded brow, break is a little lacking at present, & level chin of correct depth. Elegant muscular kitten of 8 months, with elegant limbs & tail of good shape & correct length to balance. Close lying coat of medium toned blue with correct silvering, still a little long, in good condition.
AC BURMESE NEUTER
1 WILLIAMS’ UK IGR PR ZAMPETTO LIMITED EDITION 27 FN 12/2/03 Gently rounded top of head has good width between ears of excellent size, shape & set. Short wide pleasingly balanced wedge, tapering to blunt muzzle. Expressive pale yellow eyes of excellent size shape & set. In profile, flattish brow, good break & level chin of correct depth. Muscular weighty girl, with elegant limbs, tending rather to plumpness, & tail of good shape with paintbrush tip, very fractionally short to balance. Short close lying coat of rich dark brown, in excellent condition. What a smashing girl!
2 DAVIS’ GR PR HOBBERDY WICKEDWITCH WIZZI
3 BROOKS’ CH JANAGAR JANAMEL JESSICA
I would like to thank Elaine, John, and Lisa for my invitation
to judge at this very busy and friendly Show. I would also like to say
a special 'Thank you' to Susan Cant for stepping in to steward for me.
This was her first time at stewarding and she made a first class job of
it! I look forward to our next time together.
BLUE TORTIE & WHITE ADULT: BOB. GARDNER'S CH. LORASTON FIORRA MAYE.
22a. F. 10.6.05. A mature lady of nearly 4yr. showing good British type.
Round head with good breadth and depth; neat ears well set in head shape;
mature cheeks; level bite, short broad nose, firm chin; round eyes of
pale gold. Good weight and balance to a mature cobby body; well boned
legs, neat paws; balanced tail. Coat of good density, short and firm;
patches of mid-blue sound to roots on head, ears, shoulders, and back;
cream sound to roots on head, back, and hindquarters; white of one third
on face, neck, legs, and abdomen. She has a wonderful friendly personality,
and easy to handle.
BI-COLOURED ADULT: 1. CC. & BOB. GRIMMETT'S BREEZING SNOW CLOUD. 31c.
M. 30.5.08. A shy lad of over 10 months going through a development stage.
Round head; ears standing tall with good space between; cheeks nicely
rounded and developing to muzzle line; level bite, short broad nose, firm
chin; round expressive eyes of pale gold. Developing cobby body of good
weight; well boned legs, neat paws; balanced tail. Coat a little soft,
of good density, and short; lilac sound to roots showing good pinkish
hue to white of one third on neck, face, chest, abdomen, and legs; white
on paws a little stained as was his tail. He was happier in his pen today.
TIPPED ADULT. BOB. KEELING'S CH. GOSPRITELY BRIGITTE BARDOT. 39. F. 7.4.08.
Still a young girl of 1yr. showing good British type. Round head; neat
ears; cheeks nicely rounded to muzzle line; level bite, short broad nose,
firm chin; round eyes of a nice green shade. Cobby shaped body. Coat short,
of good density, and even black tipping.
1. CC. GAYTON'S MAROZKA VIKTORIA. 39a. F. 25.4.08. An attractive and feminine
looking lady of just under 1yr. Round head; neat ears; cheeks rounded
to muzzle line; level bite, short broad nose, firm chin; correct shape
and colour to eyes which are outlined in black as is her red brick nose
leather. Nicely rounded cobby body of good weight for her age; short well
boned legs, neat paws; balanced tail. Coat a little soft, of good density;
shorter on sides of body, longer on spine; delicate blue tipping evenly
distributed to an undercoat of a pale silvery shade. She has a sweet temperament
and handled well.
GOLDEN TIPPED ADULT: 1. CC. & BOB. GAYTON'S PRIDYKATS GOLDEN COMPASS.
75. F. 26.9.07. An attractive young lady of a year and a half showing
good British type. Balanced round head; neat ears; cheeks developing to
muzzle line; level bite, short broad nose, firm chin; round expressive
green eyes outlined in black as was her red brick nose leather. Balanced
cobby body of good weight and muscular tone; broad chest; short well boned
legs, neat paws; balanced tail. Coat short, of good density, and firm;
of a rich apricot colour, sound to roots with evenly distributed black
tipping; pale apricot colour to her chin, chest, and under her tail; slightly
ringed tail. A gentle girl who handled well. Shown in good condition.
AC COLOURPOINTED ADULT MALE: 1. CC. & BOB. HOLLOWAY'S WINDYMEADOW
PEPE REINA. 40.3. M. 15.5.08. It was hard to believe that this lad is
not quite a year old! He is well grown and shows good British type. Round
head of good breadth and depth; neat ears fitting well into head shape;
cheeks well rounded to muzzle line; level bite, short broad nose, firm
chin; round eyes of a fine blue shade. Cobby shaped body of good weight
and muscular tone; broad chest; well boned legs, with neat paws; balanced
tail. A lovely coat short dense, and firm; points of a rich chocolate
shade on ears; mask developing well from the centre to his cheeks; legs
and tail a paler shade of chocolate; ivory body colour with some slight
shading matching points on his hind quarters. A pleasure to handle and
shown in good condition.
2. OUGHTIBRIDGE HEARLEY'S TANGLEKEYS TOMINTOUL. 40.7. M. 24.6.08. This
is a very interesting young man of just over 9 months who is going through
a development stage. His head still needing to develop more to his well
grown body size. Round head; ears rather large, open at the base; cheeks
developing to muzzle line; level bite, short broad nose, firm chin; round
eyes of pale blue. Good weight to his slightly long body; short well boned
legs, neat paws; balanced tail. Lovely coat, short, dense, and firm; points
of cream, darker on backs of ears, paler on mask, legs, and tail; a clear
creamy-white body colour. A friendly lad, who handled well. Shown in good
condition.
3. PHILLIPS' S NORTONWOOD STORMSHADOW . 40.3. M. 19.8.05. A large mature
of over 3yr. Round mature head; neat ears with good space between; cheeks
developed behind muzzle line; level bite, short broad nose, firm chin'
round eyes of pale blue. Large cobby body; broad chest, short well bone
legs, neat paws; balanced tail. Coat lying flat on spine line, firmer
and denser on sides of body; dark shade of chocolate to points on ears,
and on mask extending beyond top of head, also extending beyond the cheeks;
colour on legs and tail is a paler shade of chocolate; body colour of
ivory, though heavy shading over whole of body matching points.
AC COLOURPOINTED ADULT FEMALE: 1. CC. PHILLIPS'S MIBAYBESE MYLEEKLA. 40.4.
F. 20.6.07. An alert and balanced lady of over one and a half years showing
good British type. Round head; neat ears with good space between; balanced
cheeks to muzzle line; level bite, short broad nose, firm chin; round
eyes of pale blue. Cobby shaped body of good weight; broad chest; short
well boned legs, neat paws; balanced tail. Coat of good density, short,
and firm; lilac points with pinkish hue on ears, mask, legs, and tail;
magnolia white to her body. A very friendly girl who was easy to handle.
Shown in good condition.
2. DAVIES'S WICKEDWITCH DAISY MAY. 40.10. F. 18.11.07. A lovely soft expression
to this lady of nearly one and a half years. Round head; ears standing
tall; cheeks developing well to muzzle line; level bite, short broad nose,
firm chin; round eyes of pale blue. Good size to cobby body; broad chest;
short well boned legs, neat paws; balanced tail. Coat short, dense, and
firm; points clearly showing all shades of lilac, cream, and red; body
colour of magnolia white with some shading matching points. Easy to handle
and shown in good condition.
3. HOLLOWAY'S WINDYMEADOW FABIO AURELIO. 40.5. F. 15.5.08. This young
lady of 11 months just needs a little more time to mature. Round head
a little small to body size; ears standing tall; cheeks rounded to muzzle
line; level bite, short broad nose, firm chin; round eyes of pale blue.
Good weight to a longish body at the moment; broad chest; short well boned
legs, neat paws; balanced tail. Coat short, dense, and firm; rich red
points to ears; paler on mask and legs; ringed tail at the moment; body
colour of a good creamy white. A gentle girl who handled well, and shown
in good condition.
BLACK SILVER SPOTTED KITTEN: 1. BOB. GRIBBEN'S CRAZIPUSS CALAMITY JANE.
30s. F. 25.9.08. What an extrovert lady of 6 months showing good British
type. Round head; neat ears; cheeks developing well to muzzle line; level
bite, short broad nose, firm chin; round eyes of hazel shade with green
developing from the centre. Good weight and balance to her cobby body;
short well boned legs, neat paws; balanced tail. Very good coat, short,
dense, and firm; very good dense black spots to silver ground colour;
'M' on forehead; thumbprints on ears; spots on spine broken; good spots
on sides on body; large dense black spots on sides of body with a few
elongated on hind quarters; good spots on abdomen; well defined smaller
spots on paws; well ringed tail; several necklaces. A delightful girl
who was easy to handle, and shown in good condition
BLACK CHOCOLATE OR LILAC TORTIE NEUTER: 1. PC. & BOB. GRIBBENS'S GR.
CH. & PR. TRYANITE THOMASINA. 21. FN. 15.9.03. A well matured lady
of over five and a half years showing good British type. Mature round
head; neat ears; cheeks well developed to muzzle line; level bite, short
broad nose, firm chin; round eyes of a pale golden shade. Large cobby
body a little rotund; broad chest; short well boned legs, neat paws; balanced
tail. Excellent coat, short with good density, and firm; well mingled
with a mixture of black, rich red, and paler red; all four feet mixed
with colour. Not too happy today and pleased to return to her pen. Shown
in good condition.
BLACK, CHOCOLATE, LILAC TORTIE & WHITE NEUTER: BOB. STEELE'S GR. CH.
GR. PR. STEELAWAY SAMSARA. 22. FN. 8.8.04. A large, balanced mature lady
of over four and a half years, showing good British type. Round head;
neat ears; cheeks matured to muzzle line; level bite, short broad nose,
firm chin. Good sized cobby body. Coat short, dense, and firm; patches
of a rich red and black on head and body; white of one third on face,
neck, abdomen, and legs. A gentle lady with perfect manners and shown
in good condition.
Thank you to Elaine, Lisa and John for my invitation to Judge. Yet again a very polished performance and I am sure almost everyone enjoyed their day – I certainly did.
BENGAL BROWN SPOTTED ADULT:
CC AND BOB McKELL'S LYCHETTROYAL SUZI QUATRO(F):
A girl of eleven months of age, very well grown and mature. Head moderately well balanced but ideally would be a little broader across top. Contours gently rounded with a full and broad muzzle but nose a fraction on the narrow size. Profile shows gentle curves, slight dip in the nose line, chin recedes a little but bite level. Good clear face markings which run in an unbroken pattern over top of head and down onto neck. Ears large in size and needing a little more width between and correctly set. Eyes large in size, oval in shape, good width between and correctly set. Body long in length, sleek, very muscular and deceptively strong. Legs medium in length, strong and muscular with medium sized rounded paws. Legs show clears bars and some spots with small spots on paws. Tail medium in length, moderately thick overall and showing rings by way of pattern. Coat short, quite dense with a good soft feel to it. Coat colours show a bright gold ground with dark brown, mainly large spots, many of which are arrow headed. Tummy well spotted, one chin strap and two necklaces complete a good clear pattern. A nice girl who was easy to assess and well presented.
AV DEBUTANTE ADULT:
1 ROBINSON'S KARESAMA SILVER SEANYMPH(F)(72 43sq):
2 CHILCOTT'S NISHALKA JUNO(F)(23):
3 GRIFFITH'S ADATESH ICEWITCH(33a)(F):
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AV IMPERIAL, GRAND OR CHAMPION ADULT:
1 SHAMMAS' CH. MIKKAR ASHANTI WARRIOR(M)(23):
2 BRUCE GARDNER'S CH. FRILFORD SILVER FILIGREE(F)(72 43sq):
3 WYATT'S CH. TYPHA WARRIORPRINCESS(F)(27j):
Ex 3 SHAMMAS' CH. MIKKAR LITTLE MYNX(F)(23):
AV LOCAL NEUTER:
1 PARKE'S LITTLESTAR RAINMAN(MN)(76 30s):
AV VISITORS NEUTER:
1 REEVES' PR. ANNERA LYNX(MN)(23):
2 LEONARD'S CH. GRAYGEES SILVER TABBY(FN)(18):
3 McLEOD'S BREAKFASTAT VANCLEEFS(MN)(68d):
AV VISITORS NEUTER:
1 WRIGGLESWORTH'S MOLYNMEAX JUST BENTLEY(FN)(27g):
2 WITT'S CH. LOHR BLACK CHERRY(FN)(72e):
3 FINCHES BRANDYWELL XPLORERS REWARD(MN)(72 43bsq):
AV LOCAL KITTEN:
SINGLES SINOPE FERN(F)(24c):
My thanks go to Elaine and Lisa for the invitation to judge at this popular all breed show, it was good to see a good entry of Siamese and Orientals. Huge thanks to Liz Corrigan who stepped in to steward for me – her first time and she did a brilliant job, I hope we can do it again sometime Liz.
OPEN CLASSES
Oriental Tortoiseshell Adult
1st CC BOB DAWE’S CH BARBECCO WALLISIMPSON (37e) F 04.10.06
A good start to the day, an elegant feminine queen of stylish type, not a big cat but all in proportion with a well balanced even wedge head. Straight ‘roman’ profile, level bite, chin slopes away a touch. Expressive oriental eyes of clear green. Large ears, open based and very well set. Elegant neckline, lengthy fine boned body, long slender limbs, fine stringy tail that needs an inch for perfect balance. Short sleek coat of sound jet black all beautifully mingled throughout with shades of red. Relaxed and easy to handle, beautifully shown and presented.
Oriental Bicolour Intermediate Kitten
1st BOB RUDGE’S ASHJOLEX SANDIMESE STORM (48 40n) F 04.08.08
Oriental bicolour kitten, promising in type but rather small for 8 months old, although she felt weighty and was well covered. Medium wedge head, small pinch and good topline. Straight profile, neat level bite, chin a touch shallow. Eyes oriental in set and shape of clear bright blue held just a little full. Large ears open based and very well set. Lengthy firm body, long legs, neat paws. Long fine tail. Short sleek coat with points rather bluey in tone with pale shading on back and flanks. White flash across nose, on chin and down chest continuing in an unbroken line under stomach, on front legs and up around shoulders and white on both back paws. In all approx 35 – 40% white. A relaxed friendly kitten, very good condition and comfortably presented.
Seal Point Siamese Adult Male
FOR BOB ONLY (WITHHELD) STEPHENSON’S CH MAGICAL BECKSTAR BALOO (24) M 28.03.07
Seal point male, although over 2 years old he is rather small and lacks masculinity. Medium rather pinched wedge head with very good topline. Profile with small rise between eyes, good bite and chin. Oriental eyes needing more depth to the blue. Large open based very well set ears. Long svelte body, long slender limbs, long tapering tail. Short fine textured coat with very dark seal points and dark almost black heavy shading lacking contrast. Very good to handle, well shown and presented.
Blue Point Siamese Adult Female
1st CC BOB HAND’S CH SANDTUM KEIRA (24a) F 10.11.06
Lovely big strong queen yet still feminine. A mature girl of very good overall type with a medium wedge head, small pinch and very good topline. Almost straight profile, bottom front teeth missing but bite looked level, firm chin. Expressive oriental eyes of bright mid blue she just tends to hold them a touch wide. Large wide based very well set ears. Long slightly plump body, long slender limbs, tail needs length to balance. Sleek short coat showing some shading but plenty of contrast and lovely to see good soft blue points colour. A gentle purry queen shown in excellent condition and well presented.
2nd HARPER’S LYNNOX JEZEBELLE (24a) F 26.06.08
Lovely type to this young queen but she needs more time to fully mature into adulthood. Well balanced straight wedge with broad topline. Straight profile, bite teeth marginally undershot but bite meets, firm chin. Expressive deep blue oriental eyes. Large ears, very wide based and beautifully set. Lengthy well covered body, long slim legs, dainty paws. Fine tail of length to balance. Sleek short coat with light tonal shading and mid blue points colour. Delightful temperament, very well shown and presented.
3rd COUSINS’ OWAISSA WHIMSICAL MIST (24a) F 09.12.07
Another stylish young queen in this strong class, medium wedge head with small pinch and very good topline. Profile almost straight, neat level bite and firm chin. Oriental set and shape to eyes of deep brilliant blue. Large ears, wide at base and very well set. Long firm body, long legs, neat paws. Long tapering tail. Sleek close lying coat lightly shaded with rather dark blue points showing slight brownish overtones. A shy retiring girl very well shown and presented.
Red Point Siamese Adult Male
1st CC DICKINSONS’ ALFACENTORY MYSTERS COOLDUDE (32a) M 19.04.08
A large well developed young red point male with a medium wedge, small pinch and very good top of head. Profile with small rise between eyes, neat level bite, chin slopes back a touch. Oriental eyes of bright mid blue. Large flared very well set ears. Long muscular body, long strong limbs, long tapering tail. Fine textured coat of good length with very light tonal shading and good bright red gold points colour. He handled well for us although I understand he was a little tense later in the day. Excellent condition and presentation.
BOB to COOK’S GR CH JOHPAS LOOKSLIKEGOLD (32a) M 18.04.07
Huge and handsome male, very masculine and of stylish type with a medium wedge, minimal pinch and broad topline. Profile rather uneven, good bite and chin. Oriental eyes of medium blue. Large open based beautifully set ears. Lengthy heavy body, long strong limbs. Long tapering tail. Super coat, very short and sleek and still only lightly shaded. Warm reddish gold points colour. A relaxed and friendly lad, excellent condition and very well presented.
Red Point Siamese Adult Female
1st CC SMOUT’S LOLUJA CHERRYTART (32a) F 13.11.06
Petite dainty queen of very good type with a shorter wedge head, small pinch and balanced topline. Almost straight profile, level bite, chin slightly shallow. Eyes rather deep set, oriental in set and shape of vivid blue. Large open based very well set ears. Long fine boned body, long legs, dainty paws. Long fine tail. Coat fine textured, slightly long and almost clear warm white. Good reddish gold points colour, paler on paws. Delightful temperament, excellent condition and presentation.
Cream Point Siamese Adult Male
1st CC SIVITER’S SIMPLISIAM SPECIAL MENTION (32c) M 05.04.08
Good sized young male of stylish type but I would prefer a little more masculinity for perfection. Medium almost even wedge with balanced topline. Straight profile, good bite and chin. Expressive oriental eyes of deep bright blue. Large wide at base very well set ears. Lengthy well muscled body, long legs, neat paws. Long tapering tail. Short sleek coat just lightly shaded with cream points just a trifle on the warm side. A very good boy to handle, excellent condition and comfortably presented.
Cream Point Siamese Adult Female
1st CC BOB COOK’S JOHPAS SABINA PURDITA (32c) F 09.05.08
Beautiful queen, well grown and developed for her age, strong stylish wedge with wide topline. Straight profile, level bite and firm chin. Oriental eyes of medium blue, the haws up across the corners today. Large very wide based ears set following the lines of the wedge. Elegant neckline, long firm body, long legs, neat paws. Good length fine tail. Short coat, fine in texture and lightly shaded wth very good soft pale cream points colour. A little tense to handle, her owner later told me she was coming into call! Excellent condition and presentation.
Caramel Point Siamese Kitten
1st BOB HOLT’S ADATEAM SHARANZ SAKURA (24n) F 18.08.08
Well grown kitten of good type, medium wedge, small pinch, topline needing a touch more width for perfect balance. Profile almost straight, neat white level bite and firm chin. Oriental eyes of bright mid blue. Large ears, flared and well set. Long firm body, long slender limbs, extra long tapering tail. Short fine textured coat, clear with good soft lilac based caramel points colour. Very good to handle, excellent condition and comfortably presented.
Chocolate Point Siamese Neuter Male
This class I found difficult as there was no clear winner, in the end I decided on the cat with the best points’ colour.
1st PC BOB JUDGE’S MALIKASIAM MICKAEL MAGNUM (24b) MN 02.05.08
Huge and lengthy neuter who was marginally the best type in the class, although the certificate was marginal because of his excess weight! On speaking to his owner later in the day I was pleased to hear he is on a strict diet! Longer wedge head with small pinch and very good topline. Small bump between eyes on profile, good bite and chin. Oriental eyes of medium blue, held a touch full at times. Large open based very well set ears. Very lengthy very plump body, stood tall on long legs with neat paws. Tail needs an inch for perfect balance. Super coat, very short and sleek, just lightly shaded with good soft warm chocolate points colour. A purry friendly young cat, very well shown and presented.
2nd CRUMPLER’S SARNAJES SULTANOFSWING (24b) MN 03.02.08
Another big strong chocolate point neuter who ran the winner closely for type but his points colour was dark and rather cold toned. Longer wedge head with pinch and very good topline. Uneven profile, good bite and chin, Oriental set and shape to eyes of vivid blue. Large ears, wide based and very well set. Long firm body, long legs, neat paws, tail rather thick and needs length to balance. Fine textured short coat almost clear pale ivory with points colour as described, the tail showing brindling. Excellent condition and comfortably presented, rather nervous and difficult to handle.
3rd JUDGE’S MALIKASIAM JERRY JERABOAM (24b) MN 02.05.08
I see this young cat is litter brother to the winner, a large lad with a medium wedge head, small pinch and good sized flared ears just needing a touch more width between them for perfect balance. Profile almost straight, level bite, chin could be deeper. Oriental eyes of bright mid blue. Lengthy lithe body, long slender limbs, tapering tail of good length. Close lying short coat almost clear warm ivory with good warm mid chocolate points colour. Super temperament, gentle and purry, very well shown and presented.
4th MORGAN’S ASTRALBLAESE ACHILLES (24b) MN 22.03.08
This young man was extremely nervous and difficult to extract from his pen, although not aggressive in any way, he could not wait to get back to its safety! Longer wedge head with pinch and topline needing more width to balance. Almost straight profile, few front teeth but bite looked level, shallow chin. Oriental eyes of a good depth of blue. Good sized ears fairly well set. Long firm body, long legs, neat paws. Long tapering tail. Short coat, fine textured and almost clear pale ivory with just a dark line down the spine line. Chocolate points on the dark side and rather cold in tone. Very good condition and comfortably presented.
Chocolate Point Siamese Neuter Female
1st (PC withheld) CARTHY’S ADATEAM SUKI TAMARA (24b) FN 11.04.08
Rather small chocolate point female who typewise was not up to the standard required for the award. Short rounded head needing more width across the topline for balance. Small dip in profile, level bite, shallow chin. Eyes rather rounded in shape needing more depth of blue and with an intermittent squint. Fairly good sized ears held too high. Long firm body, long legs, neat paws. Thick tail of balanced length. Short fine textured coat, very pale almost clear ivory with dark chocolate points colour. Another who was tense and difficult to handle, shown in good condition.
Lilac Point Siamese Neuter Male
1st PC BOB BRINE’S PR LYNNOX MYSYAMEEZ GALILEO (24c) MN 07.08.06
One of my favourite lilac points and one of the few with correct points colour! A very large and lengthy cat of stylish type with a longer just slightly pinched wedge head and very good topline. Straight profile, good bite and chin. Expressive oriental eyes of bright mid blue. Large wide based very well set ears. Elegant neckline, lengthy svelte body, stood tall on long legs with neat paws and a long tapering tail. Coat just a touch long, fine in textured and still almost clear magnolia with excellent soft grey toned lilac points showing pinky tones. The perfect show cat, relaxed and friendly, excellent condition and presentation.
2nd LEWIS’ BACCHANTES DANAUS (24c) MN 18.04.07
Large strong somewhat chunky lilac point neuter with a medium rather rounded wedge needing a little more width across the topline for balance. Small dip in profile, level bite, shallow chin. Expressive eyes of deep vivid blue, oriental shaped, straight set. Fairly good sized and set to ears but they need to be more open based. Strong body, long legs and neat paws. Tail thicker at base and needs an inch to balance. Coat thick and plush, lightly shaded with rather blue toned lilac points colour. Show in excellent condition, very good to handle and comfortably presented.
Also considered for BOB: KERSEY’S PR MALIKASIAM THEO MAYSPIRIT (24c) MN 30.05.04
Another large strong lilac point neuter, very good type with a medium slightly pinched wedge head and good topline. Uneven profile, good bite and chin. Oriental eyes of good deep blue. Large flared well set ears. Long firm body, long legs, neat paws. Tapering tail of good length. Short sleek coat, clear pale magnolia with dark lilac points colour. Very difficult to handle, excellent condition and presentation.
Lilac Point Siamese Neuter Female
1st PC WATSON’S CH MALIKASIAM SHAKIRA ATHALJ (24c) FN 22.05.06
Lilac Point female neuter, a large strong looking cat who nevertheless still managed to look feminine. Medium wedge head with minimal pinch and very good topline. Almost straight profile, good bite and chin. Expressive oriental eyes, bright clear blue in colour. Large ears, open based and very well set. Lengthy rather plump body, long slim legs, neat paws. Tail needs an inch to balance. Excellent coat, very short and close lying, clear magnolia with very good soft pinky grey lilac points colour. Rather tense and difficult to handle, very well shown and presented.
2nd FRASER’S SNOWSEAL STARLIGHT (24c) FN 16.06.07
Another very nice lilac female neuter but she was in a dreadful mood and we did not have her out for long! A feminine cat of very good type with a medium wedge, pinch and very good top of head. Straight profile, level bite and firm chin. Oriental eyes of mid blue. Large wide based very well set ears. Lengthy svelte body, long slender limbs, tapering tail of good length. Short fine textured coat, almost clear magnolia with good soft grey toned lilac points. Excellent condition and presentation.
Cream Point Siamese Neuter Male
1st PC BOB EMMEN’S PR JOHPAS JACKSPARROW (32c) MN 05.09.07
Very shy and retiring cream point neuter, a large cat with a strong almost straight wedge and wide topline. Profile nearly straight, level bite and firm chin. Eyes very oriental in set and shape, the colour medium blue. Large ears, wide based and beautifully set. Long well nourished body, long slender limbs. Good length tapering tail. Fine textured slightly long coat with light even tonal shading and very good soft pale cream points colour. Very good condition and presentation.
MISCELLANEOUS CLASSES
AC Oriental/Oriental LH Breeders Adult
1st DAWE’S CH BARBECCO WALLISIMPSON (37e) F
2nd WILLS’ KASSALIC NITIKA (37d) F 05.07.04
Dainty fine boned queen of good type, medium rather pinched wedge head with good topline. Almost straight profile, level bite and firm chin. Almond shaped eyes slanting towards the nose, pale green in colour. Large open based well set ears. Long svelte body, long slender limbs, whippy tail of good length. Sleek short coat of rich red almost fully sound and with the body pleasingly clear of pattern. A calm gentle girl, well shown and presented.
3rd WILLS’ KASSALIC FORBIDDEN SECRET (29) F 25.06.08
Small adolescent Havana queen of good type with a medium wedge head, minimal pinch and good sized flared ears held a touch high. Straight profile, good bite and chin. Eyes almond in shape but rather straight set, pale green in colour. Lengthy fine boned body, long slim legs, dainty paws. Whip tail of length to balance. Fine textured coat of good length very dark Havana in tone with some unsoundness overall. A purry friendly girl shown in good condition.
AC Oriental/Oriental LH Non-Breeders Adult
1st DAWE’S CH WESTGARTH FOOLSGOLD (37k) M 23.03.08
My notes start with ‘stunning’ for this gorgeous cat - I have admired since seeing him as a kitten and at eleven months old he is large, masculine and very stylish with an equilateral straight wedge head and broad topline. Straight ‘roman’ profile, level bite, chin slopes back. Expressive oriental eyes of pale green. Large very wide based ears set following the lines of the wedge. Elegant neckline, length muscular body, long legs, neat paws. Long fine tail. Super coat, very short and sleek, the colour warm bright cinnamon brown sound to the roots. Comfortable in his double pen, the perfect show cat to handle.
2nd THOMPSON’S GR CH CLAERPENTON PIMPERNEL (29c) M 23.03.07
Very handsome oriental lilac male who was unlucky to meet the winner today. A mature cat with a medium almost straight wedge head with very good topline. Profile nearly straight, good bite and chin. Slightly deep set eyes, very oriental in set and shape of bright clear green. Large wide at base very well set ears. Long body which felt hard and muscular, long legs, neat paws. Tapering tail of length to balance with a little patch of stud tail near the base. Short fine textured coat, just a touch paler at roots in places of good lilac. A relaxed friendly male, very well shown and presented.
3rd CHIVER’S DANDY DES PETITES BAVARDES (48 40) M 03.04.08
AC Siamese/Balinese Tabby, Tortie or Tortie-Tabby Pointed Adult
1st POUND’S CH JOMESE JENNY MANYDOTS (32b1) F 03.08.07
Stylish young queen, a small dainty girl but all in proportion with a well balanced strong head. Straight profile, bite just a touch over, firm chin. Slightly deep set eyes oriental in set and shape of very good colour. Large wide at base beautifully set ears. Long fine boned body, long slender limbs, long fine tail. Sleek short coat with dark seal points and light even shading. All points very well mingled with shades of mainly pale red but some brighter red also. A bright lively youngster very well shown and presented.
2nd BLACKBOURN’S MINERVAMOON MIMOSA MAE (32b1) F 06.07.07
An attractive good sized seal tortie queen of very good type, medium wedge head with small pinch and very good topline. Profile with small bump between eyes, level bite and firm chin. Expressive oriental eyes of deep vivid blue. Large ears, wide based and very well set. Lengthy svelte body, long slender limbs, long tapering tail. Short coat coat, shaded but with contrast and dark seal points all well broken with mainly pale red. Delightful temperament, excellent condition and presentation.
3rd DAWE’S CH BARBECCO STAY WITH ME (32/5) M 18.09.06
AV Maiden Adult
1st SIVITER’S SIMPLISIAM SPECIAL MENTION (32c) M
2nd DICKENSON’S ALFACENTORY MYSTERS COOLDUDE (32a) M
3rd HARPER’S LYNNOX JEZABELLE (24a) F
AC Siamese/Balinese Junior Neuter
1st EMMENS’ PR JOHPAS JACKSPARROW (32c) MN
2nd ROBINSON’S PR NATHIFA DELICATEDREAMER (32b1) FN 20.06.07
Very pretty girl unlucky to meet the winner, a feminine elegant cat of very good type with a medium slightly pinched wedge and very good topline. Almost straight profile, level bite, firm chin. Expressive oriental eyes of very good colour. Large wide based very well set ears. Long firm body, long slender limbs, balanced length to tapering tail. Coat short and sleek, shaded but with contrast and dark seal points all patched and mingled with shades of red, mainly pale but some bright red also. Excellent temperament, condition and presentation.
3rd MILLS & COLLINS’ BARBECCO REDFORD SHINE (32/5) MN 22.03.08
Ext 3rd WATSON’S MALIKASIAM MALAIKA SAEEDA (24a) FN 07.10.07
AC Siamese/Balinese Senior Neuter
1st HART’S CH & UK GR PR APRIKAT SKULLDUGGERY (61t) MN 21.05.04
Big strong mature Balinese with a short strong head and broad topline. Profile with small bump between eyes, good bite and chin. Expressive brilliant blue eyes, slightly deep set very oriental in set and shape. Large wide at base beautifully set and well furnished ears. Lengthy heavy body, long legs, large tufted paws. Long well plumed tail. Excellent coat, fine and silky and of very good length, shaded but showing contrast and dark seal tabby tracings. Thumbprints, clear ‘m’ and facial tracings, good leg bars, partial rings seen when plume shaken out. Delightful temperament excellent condition and presentation.
2nd TALBOT’S PR MORALYN RED ARROW (32a) MN 04.03.07
Very large strong red point neuter, handsome and masculine with a medium rather pinched wedge and very good tope of head. Small bump between eyes on profile, good bite and chin, Deep brilliant blue oriental eyes. Large wide based very well set ears. Long firm body, stood tall on long strong limbs with a good length tapering tail. Fine textured coat, a touch long, lightly shaded with very good red gold points colour. Handled well, excellent condition and comfortably presented.
3rd KERSEY’S PR MALIKSIAM THEO MAYSPIRIT (24c) MN
Ext 3rd HUTCHING’S PR WILLHAVETODO SIR PERCY (24n) MN 27.05.06
My thanks to the committee for the invitation to judge and the delicious present. To my excellent steward, Mel Brooks, a big thank you for all your help.
AC BURMESE CH MALE
1 GR W/H KITSON'S CH MOOTAM BARTHOLOMEW (27b)
An immature boy. Good short wedge, flat between ears set a little high.
Yellow eyes of very good shape and set. Distinct nose break but the nose
is not straight, level but shallow chin. Nice coat for colour and texture.
A smallish boy with neat limbs and paws. Very good tail for length and
shape.
AC BURMESE CH FEMALE
1. GR CH KASAMUN'S CH BIENZOLI SUGAR PLUM (27b)
Very good overall type. Good short wedge, distinct nose break, strong
level chin. Gently rounded top of head with well set ears. Chartreuse
eyes of very good shape and set. Sleek glossy coat, a warm milk chocolate
colour, slightly darker on the back. A well grown girl with correct tail
to balance.
Res VIRTUE'S CH HOBBERDY HIGGLEDY PIGGLEDY (27e)
Very good short wide wedge, distinct nose break, level chin. Gently rounded
top of head with well set ears. Large chartreuse eyes of good shape and
set. Sleek, glossy coat. A well grown girl, neat paws, correct tail to
balance.
TONKINESE KITTEN MALE
1 CASE'S TARJJIKA MOONSTONE (74c)
Good head with slight whisker pinch. Rounded top of head with well set
ears. Nice profile with slight nose break and a level chin. Good eyes
for shape and set. The colour is still muddy. Good tail to balance. Rather
a cold lilac colour but this could change as he matures.
TONKINESE KITTEN FEMALE
1 BOB LACHLAN'S YOKOTA BOUDICCA ICENI (74at)
Very good head and profile which shows a slight dip in the nose and a
level chin. Rounded top with well set ears. Good eyes for shape and set,
colour is more chartreuse than yellow. Long lithe body, good tail to balance.
Attractive coat.
ASIAN SELF/TORTIE (INC BOMBAY) NEUTER
1 PC BOB WITTS' CH LOHR BLACK CHERRY (72e)
Very good short wide wedge, distinct nose break but the nose is not quite
straight. Gently rounded top of head with well set ears. Golden yellow
eyes of good shape and set. Beautiful rich coat. A compact well grown
girl, neat paws, correct tail to balance.
ASIAN SMOKE OR BURMILLA NEUTER
1 PC BOB FINCH'S BRANDYWELL XPLORERS REWARD (72 43b sg)
Good short wide wedge, distinct nose break but the nose leather rolls
off, strong level chin. Gently rounded top of head with very well set
ears. A well grown boy, correct tail to balance, neat paws. Large expressive
yellow eyes of good shape and set.
2. FARINTON STEPHENS' CHAMORE DAYTHYMELORD (72 43 dsg)
Good short wide wedge, fair nose break and level chin. Quite a wide bridge
to the nose making the eyes look too far set apart. Chartreuse in colour.
Lovely coat for colour and texture. A well muscled boy with a good tail
to balance.
BROWN BURMESE NEUTER MALE
1 PC DE ROSA & JOHNSON'S ILLUMI GEMINI
Short wedge, distinct nose break, level chin. Gently rounded top of head
with well set ears. Chartreuse eyes of good shape and set. Darkish coat,
glossy and close lying. Correct tail to balance.
2 JANAMEL RAHMATI
Short wedge, slight pinch, fair nose break, level chin. Gently rounded
top of head with well set ears. Yellow eyes of good shape and set. Sleek
coat, nice colour. Long, lean muscular body. Correct tail to balance.
BROWN BURMESE NEUTER FEMALE
1 PC BOB WILLIAMS' UK GR PR ZAMPETTO LIMITED EDITION
An old favourite, still looking good. Short wide wedge, distinct nose
break and a level chin. Gently rounded top of head with very well set
ears. Chartreuse eyes, large and well set. Dark, glossy coat. A large
girl, good tail to balance but a little thick.
BLUE BURMESE NEUTER MALE
1 PC WRIGGLESWORTH'S MOLYNMEUX JUIT BENTLEY (27a)
Good short wedge, fair nose break, deep level chin. A little flat on top,
well set ears. Yellow eyes of good shape and set. Sleek blue coat, nice
silvering. A muscular boy with correct tail to balance.
2. RIDDLE'S UK GR PR OAKFORD SENOK DINAMICO (27a)
Good short wide wedge, very good nose break and a level chin. A little
flat on top with smallish ears. Chartreuse eyes, large and well set. Coat
rather open today. A large boy, tail a little short to balance but with
a nice paint brush tip.
BLUE BURMESE NEUTER FEMALE
1 PC BOB TRUSCOTT'S IGR CH & PR JANAGAR MISS SAPPHIRE
Short wide wedge, distinct nose break, but the nose is not quite straight,
level chin. Large chartreuse eyes of good shape and set. A compact girl
with correct tail to balance A sleek coat, nice colour.
2 WRIGGLESWORTH'S PR MOLYNMEUX ISOBEL (27a)
Short wedge, slight pinch. Gently rounded top of head with well set ears.
Golden yellow eyes of good shape and set. A neat dainty girl, good weight
and muscle. Sleek coat, good colour.
AV NOT WON A CC ADULT 638a
1 ROBINSON'S KARESAMA SILVER SEANYMPH (72 43sq)
Good short wide wedge, deep nose break and chin. Gently rounded top of
head with well set ears. A smallish girl, tail a little long to balance.
Chartreuse eyes of good shape and set. Sleek coat.
2 WILLIAMS' CROWVALLEY SILVER PANTHER (18)
Round face with full cheeks. Short nose, level chin. Small rounded ears
well set. Yellow eyes, green around the pupil, large and open. Short dense
coat. Tail thick and medium length.
3 ARNOLD'S PAPAVER ARIADNE (33 36b)
AV NOT WON A CC ADULT 632b
1 MCKELL'S LYCHETTROYAL SUZI QUATRO (76 30)
Broad medium wedge, medium ears well set. The profile shows a gentle curve
and a level chin. Large oval eyes yellowish in colour. Lovely coat. A
well grown girl, tail a little long to balance.
2 CLARKE'S DOREVALLEY NEFERITIT (27j)
Good short wedge, Flattish top of head with well set but small ears. Chartreuse
eyes of good shape and set. Sleek coat. Showing quite a large tummy at
the moment. Correct tail to balance.
3 SHEPPARD'S JINNOMNI DARLING DARCY (77)
AV ARISTOCRAT ADULT 639a
1 ARNOLD'S PAPAVER ARTEMIS (33 36) F
A slender cat, well balanced medium wedge, high cheekbones. Profile shows
gentle curve at brow and a level but shallow chin. A well waved coat.
Oval eyes well set. Large well set ears. Long fine tail to balance.
2 O'CONNOR'S HUMBUG TOPPLESLAD (16) M
Round face with full cheeks. A mature boy with a good tail to balance.
Short nose, level chin. Small ears well set. Large orange eyes good shape
and set. Plush thick coat.
3 HIPKIN'S GLASNDSY NEBO (16a)
AC BURMESE LIMIT KITTEN
1 LANG'S LAMONDOR SAMIR SUNDAR (27c)
Very nice overall type. Good short wedge, distinct nose break, level chin.
Gently rounded top of head with well set ears. Beautiful sleek glossy
coat just a little dark. Yellow eyes of good shape and set. A well grown
muscular boy with correct tail to balance.
2 BEALE'S TEIGNAGE BETTY BOOP (27)
A very promising girl. Good short wide wedge, distinct nose break and
a level chin. Gently rounded tip of head with well set ears. Very good
eyes for shape and set, the colour is still
changing. Nice even coat colour still a little kittenish. Well grown for
her age (not quite 4 months old). Correct tail to balance.
3 FRANCIS' STLEWAY MASQUERADER (27a)
My thanks to Eleanor Stone for stepping in at the last minute when my booked steward was taken ill, she handles the cats very well in all sections we judged and is just embarking on the stewarding scheme so I hope we can get together again soon!
BLACK SILVER TABBY BSH ADULT MALE
1ST CC& BOB CAFFEL’S RONALDO SILVER PABLO 1 YR 2MTHS Quite a well grown lad of very good muscle tone and body development with reasonable bone to his short legs. Good breadth to chest and flanks. Tail is fairly thick at base tapering to a rounded tip but is short to balance. Round head shape but his ears are flared and do not quite sit into the rounded contours, they are also a tad too wide at the base. Large eyes, a nice green spreading from the centre, hazel outer at present. Shortish nose, brick leather, level bite and chin just slopes back a little. Good fullness to cheeks. His coat is short and fairly dense for the season, but is slightly soft. The pattern today is a reasonable density of black and shows sufficient contrast against a bright silver ground, unfortunately there is typical seasonal brindling developing as with all silvers in the spring summer this can detract from clarity. The tramlines are fairly straight, the ground is brindled either side though. The butterfly is densely marked on the shoulder blades but is vague towards the shoulders where it is more brindled. The rings surrounding the oyster should be more complete in fairness and the shape of the oysters are fractionally elongated but dense in their colour tone so do stand out. Necklaces and thumbprints evident. I hope his ear set improves and the brindling
BLACK SILVER TABBY BSH ADULT FEMALE
1ST CC N/A CHADWICK’S COUNTRYSTYLE SILVER LEONA 1yr 5mths. Sorry to withold, she is out of balance, lost weight due to probably calling as she was twittering in her pen and the seasons had taken its toll on her pattern today. Small body, cobby though just need more muscle tone, weight and substance. Lovely type, open face, super expression, rounded green eyes, nice size. Long nose with a bump in profile, level bite but her chin recedes unfortunately and as her cheeks had all but disappeared this accentuated her out of balance look. Her coat isn’t that dense at present so appears long and is actually very soft in texture. Vague and muddled butterfly and oysters. Nice contrast, nice light bright silver ground but is brindled. The tail is very short! Super spots to her paws.
2nd. WILLIAMS’ CROWVALLEY SILVER PANTHEA (11MTHS ) Another girl who is not at her best probably due to the seasons. Small boned lightweight lass standing long and tall needing to fill out that frame and develop substance to her body. Fairly rounded head shape, large ears sitting high on her head at present so look too close together. Round eyes, short nose with bump in profile. Muzzle tapers to a point. Round eyes of pleasing green but slightly small. Very brindled ground at pattern, I see from my notes I judged her a few months ago and she has lost the clarity of pattern totally now. Good rings around the oysters but the whole pattern is brindled as is the ground. Coat has lost some of its earlier texture. Tail tapers to a point.
BLACK CHOC LILAC TORTIE ADULT
1ST CC&BOB HEMMINGS’ HINDERSLYNE HECATE (21) 9MTHS. Solid well grown lass of good body shape and bone. Roundish head shape, just bordering on oval. Good with across the brow and top of head between fairly neat ears. Round orange eyes, good size and set. Short nose, level bite and good cheeks but her chin recedes. Cobby body. Short dense coat, fraction soft, lovely bright mingling of a good dense black and varying tones of reds. Cute split chin of black and red. Colours virtually sound to roots. 3 paws broken for colour. Mingled broad based tail.
SELKIRK REX INTERMEDIATE ADULT
1ST IC & BOB HAZEL’S WRYEWOOD CONQUEROR (79s 15) 1yr 9mths. Well I have had the honour of judging this stunning chap since he came on the show bench in all his glory as a kitten. He epitomizes a Selkirk for type, bone, powerful build and super coat! His is just a superb example, I just wish we saw his head shape which is a large apple head with excellent width between his ears, his bone and his body development, in some of our British shorthairs!
CREAM BSH NEUTER
1ST (PC & BOB N/A) WITHEY’S STONNALL FLYBOY 11MTHS. Such a pity about this lovely lad! His owner approached me after judging, the breeder is quite correct about him being a super shade of cream, alas he is almost like a smoke, his colour is virtually white at the roots. He has a good round head shape, good width between fractionally large ears at present. Short straight nose, level bite and good chin and cheeks. Cobby body of very good weight, nice solid lad! Good tail. Short but soft coat a pale cream with some typical ghost spotting yet to clear. The coat is as I said almost like a smoke at the roots and has a band of cream running all through the coat before the tips of the hair shaft which are pale cream. His eyes are quite rounded and a nice shade of gold but also have a green rim. So, he currently has 2 witholding faults, I would hope the rim clears but do worry about the very unsoundness of his coat at the roots, such a pity!
BOB: AWARDED TO BURFORDS’ GR CH & PR MIBABYESE BOWJANGLES. A super cat, correct colour, super type and coat and bone and sound to the roots. I see he won the Imperial today, well done!
BLACK SILVER TABBY BSH NEUTER
1ST PC & BOB LEONARD’S CH GRAYGEES SILVER TABBY FN 3YRS 6MTHS. Excellent type, coat and pattern! Super bone and body shape too, short strong legs and rounded paws. Excellent size, weight and build, stands 4 square. Super head and ears. Eyes large round and correct light green. Pattern is a good black against a mid bright clear silver ground. Trams are slightly uneven, good oysters and butterfly. Loved her!
RED CREAM OR TORTIE TABBY BSH NEUTER
BOB ONLY AWARDED TO: BENGER’S IGR PR STONALL ROCKEE.
CHOCOLATE BURMESE KITTEN
2ND (1ST & BOB N/A) BEALE’S ADNIOBU GUCCI GIRL 5MTHS. I was grateful of the opportunity to speak to the owners of this kitten, sadly she has a fixed deviation at the end of the tail which was confirmed by the Duty vet who signed my book. Such a pity as there is no other reason at all to withold on this kitten. She is a very good size for her age and of very deceptive weight, a nice solid lithe kitten with elegant slender legs and oval paws. Her tail for shape is good and length is balanced. The head forms a pleasing short blunt wedge that is marginally pinched at the moment and shows good width at the cheeks and from her gently rounded top of head to lower jaw the depth is good too. The ears are medium in size; tilt gently forward and ser set well apart. The bite is level and chin is a good depth. Reasonable break to her, which is short but rolls off at the tip. Her eyes are a pleasing yellow bordering on golden, correct shape, set wide apart, but fractionally small, I would prefer to see them larger. Her coat is short and fine and lays well. The colour is a pleasing pale warm chocolate, slight contrast masking to the face and she has 1 necklace evident, very feint smudges to her thighs but they are minimal.
AOC TORTIE BURMESE KITTEN
1ST&BOB NORTON’S JANZANCO AYANEFFE (27g) 8mth. Promising very well grown girl that oozed style, excellent weight to her lithe body supported by elegant limbs and oval paws. Her tail is balanced and of good shape and thickness. Her head forms a short wide deep blunt wedge, with a slightly rounded top of head between correctly set medium-large forward tilting ears, the outer line of which continues the shape of the upper part of the face. In profile her short straight nose has a good break. The bite is good as is the chin which lines up although she has a slight muzzle pinch at present. The eyes are large and lustrous, set well apart, have good rounding to the lower line and the upper line gently slant to the nose, expressive too and of pale yellow in tone. Her coat lays really well, is reasonably short and fine and has a promising texture. The mingling of the soft blue and pale creams is very pretty, pale areas to her throat and lower belly but not white. Lovely nature and quite inquisitive!
2nd HACKETT’S KIMARLIM KHAZAROX STARR (27h) 8mths. Another well-grown lass of deceptive weight and good muscle tone for her age with slender legs and large oval paws. Good shape to the tail but it is fractionally short to balance. The head forms a moderate wedge with good depth and width at the cheeks, tapering to a slightly fine muzzle. Her ears are a good shape and are broad at base, gently tilting forward but she did tend to hold them high on her head at times. In profile the nose is fractionally long, is straight but I would prefer a more distinctive break. Good bite and chin of medium level depth. Her eyes are a good shape and are set wide apart but for perfection I would like them to be slightly larger. Colour is a pale yellow with a green rim. Super coat, lays beautifully, satin like in texture and is a pleasing mix of pale warm chocolate and varying shades of reds, very attractive and suited her personality!
3rd.POWER’S MATAG MOONMARCASITE (27j) 3mths. Baby of the class and what a super little personality, handled well and was very relaxed in what must be her 1st outing? When I met with her owner later she was just flopped in her arms looking very contented thankyou! Although she is marginally small for her age she is a good weight and is balanced with elegant legs and dainty oval paws with a well-shaped tail but is rather short to balance. The wedge is short with quite good width at the cheeks and overall depth tapering to a pinched muzzle but then she is teething. Her nose is short and straight with quite a good break in profile, bite is good, chin is level and has good depth. Typical baby coat which although is fractionally long, lays well and is a nice even warm pale dove grey and yes there are pinky tones, just slightly uneven today. We had lots of natural daylight and the hues are easy to see. The eyes tended to round, which I suspect may well have been due to her 1st outing as I would prefer to see more of a slant to the nose so would be interested to see how she looks after a few outings.
4th. DUNN’S HOBBERDY VERITAS (27g) 4mths. A little character of a kitten very alert and enjoyed her cuddles! She is a good weight for her size, nice rounded chest, elegant limbs and dainty oval paws with a balanced tail of good shape. Her head forms a short wedge of quite good depth and good width at the cheekbones. Fraction flat just above her pale yellow eyes with gentle rounding to her top of head between large but well shaped ears of slight forward tilt and set fairly wide apart. Reasonable break to her short straight nose but then she is teething and one side shows more break than the other side when viewing in profile. Level bite and chin but it is slightly less than medium in depth. Good rounding to lower line of the chartreuse eyes with the upper line being full and slanting gently to the nose, would just prefer them slightly larger. Super coat! Short fine and lays close, very regrettably there is a small but noticeable white locket on her throat and some white hairs to her lower belly, as confirmed by a senior judge.
AC BSH OR SELKIRK REX SELF BREEDERS ADULT
1ST. HAZEL’S WYREWOOD CONQUEROR
2ND ROSS’ ADATESH BURLINGTON BERTIE (16) M 1YR 1MTH Cracking chap of super type with a large apple head shape, plenty of width between neat ears set well too. Huge lad, fabulous bone! A tad long bodied and tall but this is his age. Super expression to his gold eyes, open type. Super palish blue coat that is sound, not much silvering but a tad soft. Very nice thick british tail, very promising chap indeed.
3rd. YOUNGS’ CH HARLEME HENRY COOPURR (16) Nice head shape and ear set, good size and weight, well muscled. Unfortunately he was very tense and attempted to bite so well didn’t see the teeth properly but almost felt them! Super coat texture and length but very silvered.
Extra 3rd. O’CONNORS’ HUMBUG TOPPLESLAD (16) M 1YR 8MTHS. Very well grown lad of good muscle tone and bone. Apple head shape with medium ears set well apart. Short nose, level bite and chin. Good cheeks. Cobby big body, shortish legs. Tail thick and balanced. Large round pale gold eyes, nice expression. Excellent coat for length and texture, rather dark though, little silvering and is sound to roots.
4th. CHADWICK’S ABELLACHARDAN MIO EMILIO (16) M 9MTHS.
AC SELF NON BREEDERS BSH OR SELKIRK.
1ST GRAY’S PAMPURRED LADY BAZBRITZ (16) F 3YRS 3MTHS. Lovely lady of quality. Big chunky lass of very good bone and type. Lovely open face with good expression to gold rounded eyes. Crisp short dense coat, sound but rather silvered.
AC BSH OR SELKIRK KITTEN (14WKS-6MTHS)
1ST GRAY’S STONEMARR KING-OF-LEON (16) M 5MTHS. Cobby chap of fabulous bone too! Solid and chunky with a good apple head shape and fairly neat ears set well apart. Nice type, but a fraction squared at the muzzle. Pale gold eyes, rounded. Lovely coat colour, pleasing mid sound blue, quite a good ;length, nice and thick but a fraction soft. Very good bone and substance. Good tail.
2nd WILLIAMS’ BUSYKITZ PEBBLESFLINTSTONE (15) F 5MTHS. Rather a plain looking lass with an oval head shape and pinched at the muzzle. Fair size and weight, needs more bone and substance really. Good tail. Soft flat coat, needs more density and texture as its very soft and silky, almost sound to roots.
AC BSH OR SELKIRK 6-9 MTHS KITTEN
1ST HOLLOWAY’S WINDYMEADOW BABYSHAMBLES (40/10) F 8MTHS. Well first of all congratulations on being my choice for Best Kitten! Another high quality kitten from this stable, she really keeps the standard up with colourpointeds! All I need to write really is that she is probably one of the best kittens in this breed I have ever judged.
2nd. GRIBBEN’S CRAZIPUSS CALAMITY JANE (30s) F 6MTHS. Judged recently and my comments remain the same except I am happy to see in this light her eyes are more hazel!
3rd. GOULD’S MIBABYESE SAFFRON WALDON (17) M 7MTHS. Gorgeous type, coat and colour, pity about the bite as its just going marginally undershot but would have been acceptable for me today.
AC BURMESE KITTEN 14 WKS TO 6MTHS
1ST DUNN’S HOBBERDY VERITAS
AC BURMESE KITTEN 6-9 MTHS
What a lovely class of kittens!
1ST LAMONDOR SAMIR SUNDAR (27c) MN 6 MTHS. Super sized chap who is very well developed and of very deceptive weight carried by slender legs and large oval paws. Tail of good shape tapering to a rounded tip to balance. His ears are a tad large at the moment but they are set nicely wide apart a gently rounded top of head and the outer line follows the line of the wedge. Fairly short straight nose which has in profile has a distinctive break. The bite is correct and the chin of medium depth lines up well and is level. The head forms a short blunt wedge that is wide at the cheekbones and of excellent overall depth. Super typical expression to his large lustrous pale chartreuse eyes that are set wide apart and of correct shape. Lovely coat! Pale dove grey that lays well, is short and fine and even in tone. Very slight hue evident mainly on this upper back and head. Promising chap indeed and a lovely person!
2nd NORTON’S JANZANCO AYANEFFE
EXTRA 2ND FINLAY& FINLAY-PHILLIPS’ SILKIWITCH SPELLBOUND (27e) F 7mths. Pretty girl who was very alert! Very good weight to here lithe body that was of very good weight and substance for her age. Her legs are elegant and shapely with neat oval paws and the tail is a good shape and balances to shoulder; ends in a paintbrush tip. The ears are of correct set and gentle forward tilt and are set wide apart; nice rounding to the top of head in-between. The nose is short and straight with a good break in profile. Bite is correct, good depth to the level chin. Expressive large chartreuse eyes of good fullness to lower line and upper gently slants to the nose, set nice and wide apart thus creating typical expression. Super short fine coat that lays beautifully, lovely bright tortie colours.
3rd. SAUNDERS’ PAPAGENA YESLOW WOLSEY (27c) MN 7MTHS.Judged very recently I see from my notes his colour is slightly different as I can see him in proper daylight today! He is a handsome looking lad, although slightly smaller that the others of same age he is well muscled and weighty. Good rounding to chest and stands on elegant proportionate shapely legs with neat oval paws. Tail is of good shape and ends in a paintbrush tip, just fractionally short to balance. His top of head is very gently rounded with good width between good ears for shape tilt and set wide apart. In profile there is a reasonable break to his nose, which is straight but just rounds off at the very tip. Good bite and good depth to level chin. Good shape to his eyes, large and expressive and set wide apart of pale yellow but today I noticed a slight green tinge to the centre. Beautiful short close lying coat of pale even dove grey, not quite so blue toned to his face and body today.
4th HACKET’S KIMARLIM KHAZAROX STARR
AC BURMESE NEUTER
1ST WILLIAMS UK IGR PR ZAMPETTO LIMITED EDITION (27) FN 6YRS. Statuesque lady of excellent size and weight and muscle tone for her age. Elegant limbs with neat oval paws. Tail of super shape to balance with a paintbrush tip. Short deep wedge of very good width. She has a nicely rounded brow between medium ears of correct tilt and size. Good break to her short straight nose, level bite and medium depth level chin, just recedes marginally. Super coat, short, glossy, even warm chestnut brown. Her eyes are a good shape, set wide apart, pale chartreuse in colour and have typical Burmese expression, today, having slight tension in her temperament she tended not to show herself until we left her to relax in the pen. Then she became alert and opened her eyes which makes all the difference.!
2nd RIDDLE’S UK GR OAKFORD SENOR DINAMICO (27a) MN 8YRS 6MTHS. Gorgeous laid-back temperament, he just melts in your arms! Large masculine and substantial chap of excellent weight supported by shapely proportionate legs and large oval paws. Tail is marginally short to balance, is a good shape and ends in a nicely rounded tip. Slightly rounded top of head between medium gently forward tilting ears of correct set and sit wide apart. The nose is short and straight with a reasonable break in profile and just rolls off at the tip. Good bite and chin. His head forms a super deep and wide wedge that tapers to a blunt finish. His coat is a tad long but is a super texture and lays well. His colour is a pale even blue, nearer slate in colour with good silvering at the tips. Large full and lustrous pale yellow eyes with gentle slant to the nose of the topline with the lower line being more fully rounded, set wide apart and thus giving good expression. A big softee!
3rd. STEPHENS GR PR MILLGILL PANDEMONIUM (27) MN 4YRS 9MTHS. A well-grown chap of good size and of deceptive weight. Elegant shapely legs and oval paws. His tail is a good shape ends in a rounded tip and balances. The wedge is short and blunt of good depth and width. His ears are on the generous side and he kept holding them upright which spoilt the balance of the wedge. He has a slight flattening to the top of heads in-between. In profile the nose is straight, a trifle long with quite a good break. Bite is level and his chin lines up. His eyes are pale chartreuse with quite a nice expression but he was a little tense and didn’t show himself well today. The shape is correct and they are of a good size. His coat is a lovely rich chestnut brown that shone with health but is a trifle long and he has a few white hairs.
4th DE ROSA’S 7 JOHNSON’S ILLUMI GEMINI (27) 2YRS 8MTHS.A smaller lad but of good muscle tone and of very deceptive weight for his size. His legs are elegant and shapely with neat oval paws. The tail is slightly fine, balances with rounded tip. His head forms a short blunt wedge that has good width at the cheekbones and good overall depth but is slightly square at the muzzle. His ears are a little large, broad at base and have a gentle tilt and set wide apart. The nose is a little long; it’s straight with a good break in profile. The bite is untidy; chin is level and lines up. The coat is fairly short, is glossy and in good condition, lays well and is short. The colours is a warm even seal brown but he has a sprinkling of white hairs around his chest, on his shoulders and back. Good expression to his large eyes that have correct shape and are set wide apart, pale chartreuse in colour. Lovely nature.
A great show for the Bristol and District Cat Club, a most enjoyable day with some lovely cats. Many thanks to my steward Peter Colin for coming down to steward for me especially, excellent as always, I look forward to the next time. Also my thanks to Elaine, Lisa and John for the invitation to judge and to the club for their hospitality.
AC BRITISH PREMIER MALE
1 GPC BURFORD’S GR CH & PR MIBAYBESE BOWJANGALS 17 MN 2.11.06
Massive two and a half year old boy well balanced and with good muscle tone. Head has full cheeks to a round face with good breadth to skull and rounded top of head of good width between neat ears set far apart so following the outer contours of the head, small in size and rounded at tips. Good profile line with rounded brow and short, straight, broad nose. Level bite and strong, firm, deep chin. Large, orange, well open eyes set wide apart. Short neck, cobby body with a short, level back, low on legs and with a lovely broad, deep chest. Proportionate, strong, well boned legs and large, rounded paws. Medium length tail, thicker at base and rounded at tip. Coat fairly short, lovely and dense with a crisp texture. Cream British of pale toned cream sound to the roots but just showing very faint tabby markings and rings on tail.
RGPC BENGER’S IGR PR STONNAL ROCKEE 30d MN 15.6.05
Powerfully built nearly four year old boy with good overall balance, very weighty and good muscle tone. Full cheeks to a round face with good breadth to skull and rounded top of head with good width between the ears set far apart so following the outer contours of the head, medium in size and rounded at tips. Pleasing profile line with rounding to brow and short, straight, broad nose. Level bite but slightly shallow chin. Large and well open eyes set wide apart, deep golden in colour. Strong, cobby body with a short level back, low on legs and with a full, broad, deep chest. Short, strong, well boned legs and firm, rounded paws. Slightly long tail but thicker at base and rounded at tip. Coat a trifle long but fairly dense, just the soft side of crisp in texture. Red Spotted British of rich red ground colour with deeper red markings. Clear facial markings and rings on tail, spotting on body could have stronger definition.
AC BRITISH PREMIER FEMALE
GRIBBEN’S GR CH & PR TRYANITE THOMASINA 21 FN 15.9.03
Lovely chunky five and a half year old lady with good overall balance. Very good size and weighty with good muscle tone. Head has full cheeks to a round face with good breadth to skull and rounded top of head with good width between neat ears set far apart so following the outer contours of the head, fairly small in size and rounded at tips. Rounded brow and short, straight, broad nose. Level bite and fair depth chin. Deep golden colour to large and well open eyes set wide apart. Compact body with a short level back, low on legs and with a full, broad, deep chest. Short, strong legs and firm, rounded paws. Medium length tail, thicker at base and rounded at tip. Coat fairly short, lovely and dense just slightly on the soft side of crisp in texture. Black Tortie British of evenly inter mingled black and shades of red with just a small patch of red on chest. Naughty but nice.
AOV FOREIGN CHAMPION FEMALE
1 GCC MILLWARD’S CH YOKOTA LUCIE LOCKETT 74c F 2.3.07
Very attractive two year old lady shown in lovely condition. Very good head with gently rounded top of good width between ears, moderately proportioned wedge with a well rounded muzzle and definite whisker pinch. Profile shows slight nose break then nose straight to tip. Level bite but slightly shallow chin. Medium ears, slightly taller than wide, broad at base, oval tips and pricked forward and set well apart. Large full almond shaped eyes, set well apart greeny-blue in colour. Longish body of good weight and muscle tone well balanced with rounded chest, slender legs and neat oval paws. Fair length tapering tail could be a fraction longer to balance body for perfection. Excellent coat, fairly short, close lying, fine, soft and of excellent silky texture with a good sheen to it. Lilac Tonkinese of fairly even warm toned lilac body colour with deeper lilac points.
RGCC LOVELL’S CH KENNBURY AMENARTAS 72 45bq F 30.11.06
Two plus year old lady of very good size and weight to medium length body with good muscle tone. Well rounded chest and straight back. Slender, proportionate legs and neat oval paws. Good length and shape to slightly tapering tail with a rounded tip. Coat short and fine, close lying and with a satin like texture. Asian Chocolate Ticked Tabby with burmese colour restriction with clear bands of chocolate ticking with warm toned beige base colour. Clear facial markings with ‘M’ on face, half bars on outer side of all limbs and rings on tail. Very good width to slightly rounded top of head between well set and shaped, medium sized ears. In profile very slight rounding to brow, good nose break, nose a trifle long but straight. Level bite and fair depth level chin. Very good size and shape to pale green eyes set well apart. Lovely temperament.
AC BURMESE PREMIER MALE
1 GPC HUTCHINGS’S IGR PR TALIPAW BURLINGTON BERTIE 27b MN 13.12.04
Super fellow of four and a half years of age of excellent size and weight well balanced and with good muscle tone. Medium length body with proportionate, shapely legs and largish oval paws. Tail well shaped but a trifle thick overall and just a fraction short to balance body for perfection. Coat a trifle long but close lying and of excellent satiny texture. Warm toned medium chocolate, fairly even over body slightly paler across neck shoulders and with slightly darker chocolate contrast masking to face and ears. Good width to gently rounded top of head between well set and shaped ears of good size. Very slight rounding to brow, good nose break, nose a shade long but straight. Level bite and good depth chin. Good size and shape to pale chartreuse eyes well set. Lovely temperament.
2 RGPC Withheld STEPHENS’S GR PR MILLGILL PANDEMONIUM 27 MN 12.7.04
Nearly five year old boy of good size and weight with good muscle tone. Medium length body with proportionate shapely legs and neat oval paws. Good tail for length and shape to balance body. Coat a trifle long but close lying and of good texture. Deep, shiny brown with a nice sheen to it. Slight sprinkling of white hairs. Good width but slightly flat top of head between largish sized ears held a bit upright today. In profile slight flattening to brow, fair nose break, nose a bit long but straight. Level bite and fair depth chin but looking a bit fine at muzzle. Pale chartreuse eyes set well apart but tending to round in shape maybe because he was not too happy today.
AC BURMESE PREMIER FEMALE
A lovely class of cats, a real pleasure to judge.
1 GPC TRUSCOTT’S IGR CH & PR JANAGAR MISS SAPPHIRE 27a FN 5.3.02
Weighty but still well balanced six year old lady of excellent size to medium length body with proportionate shapely legs and neat oval paws. Well shaped tail is a fraction short for perfection. Coat a trifle long but close lying coat and of good texture. Even, medium to deeper blue in colour with silvering to rounded areas. Fairly short blunt wedge. Good width to gently rounded top of head between well set and shaped ears of goodly size. Slight rounding to brow, good nose break and fairly short, straight nose. Level bite but slightly shallow although level chin. Good size and shape to chartreuse eyes set well apart. Lovely temperament.
RGPC DAVIES’S GR PR HOBBERDY WICKEDWITCH WIZZI 27b FN 24.11.03
Five plus year old lady of very good size and weight with a good firm feel to her. Medium to longer body with proportionate, shapely legs and neat oval paws. Well shaped tail of good length has minor excrescence at tip. Coat fairly short and close lying and of very good texture. Warm toned medium to darker chocolate nice and even over body with slightly darker contrast masking to face and ears. Very good width to gently rounded top of head between well set and shaped ears of good size. Slight flattening to brow, good nose break, nose a bit long and rounds slightly Level bite and fair depth chin. Good size and shape to pale chartreuse eyes well set. Nice natured.
AOC MAINE COON KITTEN MALE
1 MASKELL’S JEHOZACAT JOHNNIEBGOODE 64 31d M 27.8.08
Seven month old promising boy of excellent size and weight. Head is medium in length and of good breadth being slightly less than the length. Fairly full cheeks and high cheek bones. Shallow concave curve at the nasal bridge being equidistant from the ear line and the tip of the nose and with nose of uniform width. Excellent large ears, feathered, wide at base, tall and set high but well apart and tapering to appear pointed at tufted tips. Golden colour to round shaped eyes, fairly good size spaced wide apart and with slightly oblique aperture and set. Square muzzle could be slightly broader for perfection, slightly shallow although level chin and level bite. Large, long body, solid and muscular, square rump and good breadth to chest giving a rectangular appearance. Proportionate length, substantial legs and large round paws with tufts emanating from under paws. Lovely tail, long and wide at base tapering towards the tip and with long profuse, flowing fur. Undercoat with more substantial glossy top coat developing. Some breeches and shaggy belly fur and start of frontal ruff. Red and White of bright red with white to nose, lips, chin, bib, front paws, centre of tummy and back boots. Lovely temperament.
AOC MAINE COON KITTEN FEMALE
1 & BOB FORD’S RUMTUMTUGGER QLEO 64 44gw F 26.10.08
Just five months old and of excellent size and weight for age. Head is medium in length but needs to develop a little more breadth, fairly full cheeks and high cheek bones. Shallow concave curve at the nasal bridge being equidistant from the ear line and the tip of the nose and with nose of uniform width. Tall, large ears, nicely feathered, set high but well apart and tapering to appear pointed at nicely tufted tips. Full and round shape to eyes, spaced wide apart and with slightly oblique aperture and set, golden in colour. Fairly broad, square muzzle with a firm, level chin and level bite. Good length body, solid and muscular, square rump and good breadth to chest giving a rectangular appearance. Proportionate length, substantial legs and large round paws with tufts emanating from under paws. Moderately long neck. Excellent tail long and wide at base and tapering towards the tip and with long flowing fur. Good undercoat with more substantial glossy top coat of good texture with length developing down back, flanks and tail. Full breeches, shaggy belly fur and good frontal ruff. Blue Tortie Mackerel Tabby and White showing faint, broad downward stripes. Nice natured.
2 POWELL’S ZECOONA WINTER SPICE 64 44e F 17.10.08
Six month old young girl not showing at her best advantage today. Head is medium in length but needs to develop more breadth. Fairly full cheeks, high cheek bones and shallow concave curve at the nasal bridge. Tall, large ears, feathered, wide at base, set high but well apart and tapering to appear pointed at tufted tips. Lovely eyes of full round shape, spaced wide apart and with slightly oblique aperture and set. Strong muzzle with a medium depth chin but unfortunately her bite was undershot which was confirmed by the Duty Vet. Long, slightly lean body with fairly good breadth to chest and proportionate long, medium boned legs and large round paws with tufts emanating from under paws. Moderately long neck. Excellent long tail, wide at base and tapering towards the tip and with long profuse, flowing fur. Undercoat with more substantial top coat developing but was open and had slightly greasy feel to it. Some breeches, shaggy belly fur and slight frontal ruff. Tortie Tabby with faint mackerel pattern.
BRITISH CHOCOLATE NEUTER MALE
1 IC Withheld McLEAN’S MOORMIST LAIRD 15b MN 19.5.08
Good size and weight with good muscle tone to this ten month old boy. Round face has full cheeks with good breadth to skull and rounded top of head with good width between the ears held a bit low so not following the outer contours of the head, rather large in size and rounded at tips. Rounded brow and short, straight, broad nose. Level bite but slightly shallow chin. Large, deep golden coloured eyes, well open and set wide apart. Cobby body with a short level back, low on legs and with a well rounded chest. Short, well boned legs and firm, rounded paws. Medium length tail, thicker at base and rounded at tip. Coat is a bit long and needs to be denser, feels the soft side of crisp in texture. Warm toned chocolate to surface colour but pales to roots and shows heavy tabby markings and a sprinkling of white hairs across the shoulders and chest. Nice natured. Sorry to withhold but his coat was not up to the mark today.
2 PRITCHARD’S MIPRIDE BLADON 15b MN 15.5.08
Eleven month old boy of good size and weight with good muscle tone but lacking balance at present. Head has full cheeks to a round face with good breadth to skull and rounded top of head. Large ears are held upright so not following the outer contours of the head, rounded at tips. Rounded brow and fairly short, straight, broad nose. Slightly undershot scissor bite confirmed by the Duty Vet. Slightly shallow chin. Slightly deep set and small, yellow eyes. Longish rather than cobby body but with a straight back and broad chest. Strong, well boned legs and firm, rounded paws. Slightly long tail but thicker at base and rounded at tip. Coat a bit long and lacks density and is rather soft instead of crisp in texture. Warm toned medium chocolate in colour which pales to roots.
BRITISH CHOCOLATE NEUTER FEMALE
1 IC & BOB McLEAN’S MOORMIST CHOCOLATE PARFAIT 15b FN 18.4.08
Nice overall balance to this year old young lady of good size and weight with good muscle tone. Pleasing head with full cheeks to a round face and good breadth to skull. Rounded top of head with good width between the ears set far apart so following the outer contours of the head, small to medium in size and rounded at tips. Rounded brow and short, straight, broad nose. Level bite and fair depth, level chin. Large and well open eyes set wide apart. Compact body with a short level back, low on legs and with a nicely rounded chest. Short, well boned legs and firm, rounded paws. Medium length tail, thicker at base and rounded at tip. Coat a bit long but fairly dense, just the soft side of crisp in texture. Rich, deep, warm toned chocolate in colour which pales minimally to roots. Very faint tabby markings on body. Sweet natured.
USUAL ABYSSINIAN ADULT MALE
1 CC & BOB SHAMMAS’S CH MIKKAR ASHANTI WARRIOR 23 M 31.12.07
Excellent size and weight to this fifteen month old fellow looking lithe, muscular and well developed. Gently rounded contours to head and gently rounded from top of head to brow. Good, gently rounded width between the ears forming a fairly moderate wedge which tapers to a good, slightly rounded muzzle, formed by a slight indentation. In profile slight nose break then slightly long nose for my preference has slight bump towards tip. Level bite but slightly shallow chin. Good well cupped, large ears, pricked and with furry inner edges, tufts at tips and set wide apart. Outer line of the ear follows the outer contours of the face. Large, amber coloured, expressive eyes set well apart, full almond shape and oriental in set. Medium build and size to body, straight back and rounded rib cage. Fairly slender, well boned legs in proportion to body and small oval feet. Good length tail to balance body but a trifle thick overall. Coat is short, fine, dense in texture and close lying. Usual Abyssinian of ruddy orange base colour with black ticking, showing excellent ticking having bands of colour. Clear facial markings with black pigmentation lines from eye to top of head and pencil lines on cheeks. Pale hair around eyes and dark edge to eyelid. Rufus colour to ears with darker tone at tips. Cream chin and lips. More intense black ticking colour extending down spine and tail to a black tip and black slightly up the hocks. Faint broken necklace.
USUAL ABYSSINIAN ADULT FEMALE
1 CC SHAMMAS’S CH MIKKAR LITTLE MYNX 23 F 29.12.06
Lithe, muscular and well developed, smart two plus year old lady. Gently rounded contours to head and gently rounded from top of head to brow. Good, gently rounded width between the ears forming a moderate wedge which tapers to a slightly rounded muzzle, formed by a slight indentation. Pleasing profile line with slight nose break then nose straight to tip. Level bite but shallow chin. Large, well cupped ears, pricked and with furry inner edges and set wide apart. Outer line of the ear follows the outer contours of the face. Large, expressive eyes set well apart, full almond shape and oriental in set, hazel in colour. Medium build and size to body, straight back and rounded rib cage. Slender legs in proportion to body and small oval feet. Tail, thick at base and gently tapering, good length to balance body but spoilt by slight defect at the tip. Coat a trifle long but dense in texture and close lying. Usual Abyssinian with slightly pale ruddy orange base colour but black ticking, showing distinct ticking. Black pigmentation lines from eye to top of head, pencil lines on cheeks. Pale hair around eyes and dark edge to eyelid. Ruddy orange ears with darker tone at tips. Cream chin and lips. Black ticking colour extending down spine and tail to a black tip and black slightly up the hocks. Nice natured.
2 CHILCOTT’S NISHALKA JUNO 23 F 8.7.08
Well developed young lady of just nine moths looking lithe and muscular. Gently rounded contours to head and gently rounded from top of head to brow. Gently rounded width between the ears forming a fair wedge which tapers to a slightly rounded but fine muzzle. Profile line virtually straight with no nose break. Level bite but shallow chin. Large, well cupped ears, pricked and with furry inner edges and set wide apart. Outer line of the ear follows the outer contours of the face. Expressive, amber eyes set well apart, full almond shape and oriental in set. Medium build and size to body, straight back and rounded rib cage. Proportionate slim legs and small oval feet. Tail, thick at base, tapering gently to tip and of good length to balance body. Coat a bit long but dense in texture and close lying. Usual Abyssinian of ruddy orange base colour and black ticking with distinct bands of colour. Pigmentation lines in black from eye to top of head and pencil lines on cheeks. Pale hair around the eyes and dark edge to eyelids. Deep ruddy orange ears with darker tone at tips. Cream chin and lips. More intense ticking colour extending down spine to tail with a black tip. Black slightly up the hocks. Faint broken necklace.
SORRELL ABYSSINIAN ADULT
BOB WARREN’S CH CATSMAGIC NARTJIE 23a F 14.12.05
Lithe, muscular three plus year old lady, well balanced. Gently rounded contours to head and gently rounded from top of head to brow. Good, gently rounded width between the ears forming a moderate wedge which tapers to a slightly rounded muzzle, formed by a slight indentation. In profile slight nose break then nose straight to tip. Level bite and firm, level chin. Large, well cupped ears, pricked and with furry inner edges, tufts at tips and set wide apart. Outer line of the ear follows the outer contours of the face. Large, expressive hazel eyes set well apart, well shaped and oriental in set. Elegant body, straight back and rounded rib cage. Slender legs in proportion to body and small oval feet. Good tail, thick at base and tapering gently to tip, good length to balance body. Lovely short coat is fine, dense in texture and close lying. Sorrel Abyssinian of bright apricot base colour with chocolate ticking, well ticked showing distinct bands of colour. Pigmentation lines from eye to top of head, pencil lines on cheeks. Pale hair around eyes and dark edge to eyelid. Apricot ears with darker tone at tips. Cream chin and lips. Chocolate ticking colour extending down spine and tail to a chocolate tip.
TONKINESE ADULT
1 CC & BOB MILLWARD’S CH YOKOTA LUCIE LOCKETT 74c F 2.3.07
2 AMOR’S AMORCATZ LARA CROFT 74a F 22.2.07
Two year old lady shown in lovely condition. Gently rounded top of head of good width between ears, moderately proportioned wedge with a rounded muzzle and definite whisker pinch. Profile shows slight nose break then nose straight to tip. Level bite but shallow chin. Medium ears, slightly taller than wide, broad at base, oval tips and pricked forward and set well apart. Large, rather full shaped eyes, set well apart greeny-blue in colour. Longish body of good weight and muscle tone well balanced with rounded chest, fine legs and neat oval paws. Medium length tapering tail. Coat fairly short and close lying fine, soft and silky with a good sheen to it. Blue Tonkinese of slightly deep blue body colour which pales over shoulders and with deeper blue points.
ABYSSINIAN ADULT ASSESSMENT
Merit to BARRETT’S HIGHLIGHT KATRINA 23ats F 29.5.08
Nicely balanced young lady of medium build and good weight. Moderate wedge with rounded top of head. Slight indentation to form muzzle which I would prefer stronger. Level bite, slightly shallow chin. Slight break to profile line. Large ears set fairly wide apart, well pricked, following lines of wedge. Amber colour to almond shaped eyes but I would prefer them slightly larger. Lithe body with proportionate slender legs and small oval paws. Good length tail to balance body. Coat a trifle long but fine and dense in texture. Silvery white base colour ticked with chocolate, most evidence of silvery red on front paws and back of neck. Nice facial markings. Chocolate ticking more intense down spine to tail. Nice condition, lovely temperament.
BLUE ABYSSINIAN KITTEN
1 & BOB WARREN’S MARJANWA NALADAWN 23c F 21.10.08
Well grown five month old girl lithe and muscular. Gently rounded contours to head and gently rounded from top of head to brow. Good, gently rounded width between the ears forming a good moderate wedge which tapers to a slightly rounded muzzle, formed by a slight indentation. In profile slight nose break then nose straight to tip. Level bite and medium depth chin. Well cupped ears, pricked and with furry inner edges, tufts at tips and set wide apart but slightly oversized for her face at present. Outer line of the ear follows the outer contours of the face. Large, expressive eyes set well apart, full almond shape and oriental in set. Elegant body, straight back and rounded rib cage with slim legs in proportion to body and small oval feet. Good tail, thick at base, tapering gently to tip and of good length to balance body. Coat is short, fine, dense in texture and close lying. Blue Abyssinian of pinkish mushroom base colour with bluey-grey ticking fairly well defined. Bluey pigmentation lines from eye to top of head and faint pencil lines on cheeks. Pale hair around eyes and dark edge to eyelids. Cream chin and lips. More intense ticking colour extending down spine to tail to a blue tip and blue slightly up the hocks. Sweet natured.
BROWN BURMESE ADULT
BOB GRICE’S CH KIMARLIM SIMPLY WILDSILK 27 F 27.2.06
Very good size and weight to this three year old lady. Medium length body with a good firm feel. Nicely rounded chest and straight back. Slender, proportionate legs and neat oval paws. Good length and shape to slightly tapering tail which feels rigid at tip. Coat fairly short and close lying and of good texture. Nice and even warm, seal brown in colour. Fairly short wedge, wide at cheek bones and finishing with a blunt muzzle. Good width to slightly rounded top of head between well set and shaped, medium sized ears. In profile gently rounded brow, good nose break and fairly short, straight nose which shallows slightly in depth to tip. Level bite and fair depth chin. Pale yellow eyes of good size and shape, set well apart and with ‘typical’ burmese expression.
BLUE BURMESE ADULT
1 CC & BOB STEPHENS’S CH MILLGILL SOLILOQUY 27a F 24.9.05
Mature lady of three and a half years of age. Very good size and weight to medium length body with good muscle tone. Nicely rounded chest and straight back. Slender, proportionate legs and neat oval paws. Good length to slightly tapering tail which feels tense at tip. Coat a trifle long, close lying on back and sides but a bit woolly on tummy. Medium blue in colour with slight sandy overtones. Good width to slightly rounded top of head between well set and shaped, medium sized ears. In profile slight rounding to brow, acceptable nose break, nose a trifle long but straight. Level bite but shallow chin. Pale chartreuse eyes of good size and shape set well apart. Sweet natured.
Many thanks to Elaine, Lisa, John and their committee for all their kind hospitality and a big thank you to my friend Jo Clements for working with me today, we handled some beautiful cats.
AC SELF PERSIAN CHAMPION ADULT FEMALE. 1GRCC HOWES’ GRCH HONEYMIST WHITE ALPINROSE. Very pretty Orange-Eyed White just over two years two months of age. She has short broad open type with bold clear eyes showing excellent orange. Fat wide cheeks, strong depth of chin. Lovely wide nostrils with full leather. For perfection, I would like to see her ears reduce in height and close a fraction at base. Lovely breeding shape, body low to the ground covered with a good size coat that lacked a full undercoat today. Fail full and well in proportion. Very well shown.
BLUE OR LILAC TORTIE & WHITE ADULT. 1CC BOB THORNBURNS’ ALINDAS JUSTKISS ME. Lovely Blue Tortie and White just into adulthood by a couple of weeks. She is not a big girl and still has very much a kitten look about her – having said that she has used her development time well. Very wide spacing between neat ear placement which matches her wide fat cheeks and strong chin. Bold eyes with colour not strong in today’s light but much better when taken to the daylight. Very Persian body shape covered with a good size coat that had been prepared to a high shown standard.
BICOLOURED ADULT MALE. 1CC COOKES’ HOITYTOITY WINSTON. Most handsome Black and White boy who celebrated his first birthday yesterday. He is a high white with little if anything to improve on. His bold clear expressive eyes compliment his lovely short broad open type. Wide spacing between neat set ears which match his fat wide cheeks and deep chin. Very heavy cobby body covered with a good size well shown coat.
2nd PAYNES’ LEVINA MYLO. Very butch Cream and White boy who will not be a year old until the first of next month. His ears are at just the right angle and position with his full wide cheeks and deep chin which gives him a wonderful Persian look. Bold clear eyes that are a deep deep pigmentation. His cobby low body was covered with a big coat of sparkling white and pale cream to the roots. He still has to sort out his dentition and as I said to his Mum on the day that given his age I truly believe he will do this – once this has happened I see no reason why he shouldn’t have a great career on the show bench.
BOB WILSONS’ GRCH TYTHERTON TILLTHERE WAS YOU. Entered for BOB only.
SINGAPURA ADULT. 1CC BOB SHEPPARDS’ JINNOMMI DARLING DARCY. Very pretty girl exactly 11 months old today. Very alert playful and loving. Large wide open at base ears with well positioned large eyes showing a solid green in today’s light. Medium, short broad muzzle and well developed chin completes a well balanced head shape. Medium length body with a golden ivory well ticked coat. Slender in proportion tail.
2nd PAVEYS’ VALISA DAISYBELLE. What a handful this lovely girl is she, just over two years old and has lost none of her enthusiasm for life. Large well set eyes, green in centre and hazel to extremities in today’s light. Large ears wide open at base. Well rounded skull with medium short broad muzzle. Medium overall length body of moderate build with a fine close-lying coat of old ivory in colour. Tail well in proportion.
AC PERSIAN JUNIOR ADULT. 1 HILL’QUICKS’ ELLAQUIN KODA KODAK. Stunning Brown Tabby boy just coming up to sixteen months old – markings to die for.
2nd WILSONS’ GRCH TYTHERTON TILLTHERE WASYOU. Blue and White Bicolour girl who’s name says it all – just a touch over 20 months old.
3rd COOKES’ HOITYTOITY WINSTON.
AC PERSIAN JUNIOR ADULT. WILTSHIRES’ MONMARINER ASTRA. Seal Tabby Colourpoint approximately 13 months old. Lovely markings with toning creamy-white body colour.
AC PERSIAN SENIOR ADULT. 1 LOVESYS’ CH. PERSIULUS NEAPOLITANA. Very pretty Black and White Bicoloured girl close to two and a half years old – she is hi-white which was sparkling.
AV IMPERIAL, GRAND OR CHAMPION ADULT. 1 WILSONS’ GRCH TYTHERTON TILLTHERE WAS YOU. Already commented upon.
2nd SWARTES’ CH. SIMISOLA SANTERINA. Seal Tabby Point Birman just over seven years two months old – showing amazing markings.
3rd FITTENS’ CH. FINEARTE ZEPHYR ROSE.
AV NOT WON A CC ADULT. 1 WILSONS’ FIRANTY ELECTRA. Stunning Longhaired Black girl between adulthood and one year old.
2nd WILTSHIRES’ SHOU CENTRENNAL. Longhaired Brown Tabby boy who will be one year old at the very beginning of next month – very handsome with wonderful markings.
3rd MATTHEWS’ GALLDORA SWEET EMOTION.
AV ARISTOCRAT ADULT. 1 HILL-QUICKS’ ELLAQUIN KODA KODAK. Already commented upon.
2nd HOWES’ HONEYMIST BLACK MAXIMUS. Longhaired Black boy who will be two years old in early June – broad to open type – coat jet and sound.
3rd SWARTES’ SIMISOLA SHIA GRACE.
AC PERSIAN SELF (14wks-6mths) KITTEN. 1 HENDERSONS’ MAVOURNEED HOKUS POKUS. What a future this beautiful Black and White Bicolour girl must have ahead of her – she is just a touch over five and a half months old and at this age she is just where she should be in her development.
AC PERSIAN LOCAL NEUTER. 1 BURNETTS’ 1GRCH & GRPR LOMORAS RUBY TUESDAY. This most beautiful Blue Tortie and White has done it all in her most four years of life as her title suggests – a joy to handle today.
2nd PROBERT & DAVIS’ TROUILLORD HEATWAVE. Very handsome Red and White Bicolour boy heading towards three years old around mid summer.
3rd EMERYS’ PR. CUSHHKA PANSY POTTER.
HOUSEHOLD PET – AC KITTEN. 1 HOWES’ JINGLE BELLS. Semi Longhair Tabby and White girl of six months old who was a joy to handle and was clearly enjoying her day out.
G.E.MARTIN
A nice easy show for us to get to and was run for the first time by Team Robinson and Talboys. As ever well done you lot and many thanks for the pots of lovely jam. Heather Fraser came over from the Siamese Section to steward for me today and my special thanks to her for all her work.
AC NON SELF PERSIAN PREMIER NEUTER MALE. 1GRPR PERKINS’ PR. ZENITH DUDLEY. Very impressive Black and White Bicolour boy of going on three years of age. Handsome typy face with a beautifully groomed flowing coat and a broad fluffy tail. On congratulations on his BIS Neuter win.
RESGRPR CLEMENTS’ PR. SUZERAIN LOUIS SAMILTON. Gentle big Blue Tabby Exotic of coming up to two years of old. Very well developed strong body with a lovely handsome face and a medium blue dense coat with good markings for a dilute, just a little diffused to spinal line from shoulders to mid back and was coming out in handfuls today.
AC NON SELF PERSIAN PREMIER NEUTER FEMALE. 1GRPR BURNETTS’ IGRCH & GRPR. LOMORAS RUBY TUESDAY. This mature Blue Tortie and White lady is very lovely and was looking a picture today. She has a big Persian head with a gentle feminine expression with a coat that was in very good condition and had been so well prepared.
RESGRPR EMERYS’ PR. CUSHKA PANSY POTTER. Very pretty Lilac Cream Colourpoint girl of not quite two years of age. Sweet expression with a beautifully prepared soft pale coat with very good points colouring. Darling to handle.
AC BIRMAN PREMIER NEUTER MALE. 1GRPR TACKLEYS’ PR. LKASSYKLOGGS KABERNET. Super Red boy who is such a darling and has a wonderful big body with outstanding body and lovely big paws. Good looking mature face with deep blue eyes to die for and a fabulous full pale soft coat with hot red points and well matched feet.
RESGRPR SEYMOURS’ GRPR FANCYPAWS MR. BOJANGLES. Big mature Seal gentlemen who has impeccable manners. Broad strong head with very good Birman expression. Heavyweight with well prepared cot and deep seal head, just a tone paler to his other points.
AC BIRMAN PREMIER NEUTER FEMALE. 1GRPR LOXTONS’ PR.INNUENDO FAT BOTTOMED GIRL. This Cream girl was not to happy today and was making a lot of noise about being handled. Not the biggest of girls but she has good bone with a well presented coat, just a little shorter in length to saddle and with feet quite well matched. Pretty type with super bright very blue eyes and a very nice body shape and in proportion tail. Points colour just a tad hot at present.
CREAM ADULT. 1CC BOB EDWARDS’ PURRSRUS PULP FICTION. Strong well developed young man of 15 months with a big rounded head with good ear set. Vivid pink nose, short and broad with bold orange well shaped eyes and muscular round cheeks with deep full chin. Teddy bear coat today of middle of the range cream, nearly sound in colour, just a little warmer in tone towards tail. Appeared a little high on leg today due to his shortness of coat. Excellent bone with wonderful big feet. Short in proportion tail.
2nd Not Awarded
3RD HOWES’ HONEYMIST CREAM TOPSTAR. Young man of just over nine months who has what I would class as very open type. His head needs to broaden and his skull has a slight dent and dome with ears needing to lower and close at base. Round eyes of pale orange in today’s light with a nose that is off centre and has a small leather which has fur encroachment. Cheeks need to develop and expand and muzzle at present has a slight pinch. Looking directly in his face, due to the position of his nose his jaw and chin looks misaligned, but he has, in fact, a perfect bite. Topstar has a well built body with strong bone and has a super cold cream coat which shades to an even paler cream at the roots. Full pale tail which he strangely arching over his back and down over his flanks, but on examination his tail has no abnormalities that I could find. I was not able to speak to the breeder owner on the day but a couple of days after the show she rang me and we had a “frank discussion” about my placings and generally spent 90 minutes putting the cat fancy to rights. I hope Mrs.Howes takes up my challenge to steward for me one day and she may then understand that you cannot judge a cat from outside of the pen and judging cats isn’t as easy as she thinks.
WHITE (ORANGE EYED) NEUTER. BOB TAYLORS’ 1GRPR LAFREBELLA ESPRIT. Big chunky mature handsome boy.
CHOCOLATE OR LILAC POINT BIRMAN KITTEN. 1 BOB BLEWITTS’ PURPURITE MYSTIC MERLIN. Merlin is a huge Lilac boy at going on nine months, with a well develop rounded skull and well positioned ears. Lovely shaped blue eyes with dip to nose and good expanding cheeks, but I would just like a little more chin to balance his big head. Super shaped body with a splendid soft pale coat, points lovely and subtle and a well balanced tail.
RED, CREAM OR TORTIE POINT BIRMAN KITTEN. 1 BOB BENNETTS’ GAYEMAUDI ROSEOFMUNKCHIP. Tiniest in the class at just four months this wee Red babe is such a darling and so pretty with it. Lovely little face with a super body shape and excellent cone with a fabulous coat that promises to be huge later. Dainty well matched feet with excellent points colouring already. A beautiful baby who could have just fitted well into my pocket.
2nd ALLENS’ TISANTI VALENTINA GRACE. Very promising Lilac Tortie girl of going on seven months who has a very sweet expression. Well shaped blue eyes with a broadening head and lowering ears. Broad nose with a slight bump, round cheeks with expanding muzzle and a good tapering chin. Good weight body with a very soft well groomed shining coat with super subtle points colouring and well matched feet. Good full tail.
3rd COLLINS’ SNOSHU MADAM BUTTERFLY. Well named Seal Tortie who at going on nine months certainly is a bit of a madam. She was very unhappy today and therefore did not show herself off to best advantage. She has very nice type with a good head and well held ears, pretty blue eyes with a broad nose and nicely expanded cheeks, muzzle and balancing chin. Not overly big for her age but her coat was in excellent condition, silken in texture with rich tortie point colours, just paler to her tail with quite well match gloves and gauntlets.
TABBY OR TORTIE TABBY POINT BIRMAN KITTEN. 1 BOB HARRISONS’ RAPTINFLUFF BOUDICCA. Little Blue Tabby baby girl with a wonderful expressive typy face and already has markings to die for. Sweetest of natures with lovely bespectacled bright blue eyes and a super body shape with a coat of the palest silk. Such a bonny girl and showed like a dream.
SINGAPURA NEUTER MALE. 1PR BOB BEWLEYS’ PR. JANAMEL KEYJAYAN. Super mature boy of going on five years of age who is so full of confidence and power. Big well developed head with excellent ear set and very expressive green outlined eyes, broad salmon leathered nose with solid cheeks, good muzzle and well balance chin. Big strong well muscled body with a lovely well ticked coat, legs well marked with neat feet and an in proportion tail.
BROOKES’ GRPR JANAMEL SAMPAGITA was only entered for BOB and I really could have taken her home. She is so beautiful and gave me lots of kisses but I’m afraid on the day I was overly impresses by the macho boy.
AC PERSIAN SELF ADULT. 1 WILSONS’ FIRANTY ELECTRA. Ten month old Black girl with a lovely very well balance face and very full beautifully groomed coat. Such a friendly girl and super outgoing temperament.
2nd EDWARDS’ PURRSRUS PULP FICTION. Already commented upon.
3RD HOWES’ HONEYMIST BLACK MAXIMUS.
AC PERSIAN NON SELF ADULT. 1 THORNBURNS’ RIASCATZ DREAM LOVER. Red Tabby and White, so good looking with super bone and a white shimmering coat with vivid deep red patches.
2nd COOKES’ NOITYTOITY WINSTON. Superb Black and White boy of very solid weight with wonderful big eyes, the dearest black chin and a coat to die for.
3rd LOVESYS’ CH. PERSILUS NEAPOLITANA.
AV SLH ADULT. 1 BAILEYS’ CH. NICADAEMUS ROMANY MAGIC. Super Blue Birman who I have admired for some time. Looking splendid today.
2nd SEYMOURS’ CH. FANCYPANTS LIBERTY BELLE. Lovely Blue Birman girl so well balanced.
3RD MITCHELLS’ CH. ADSETLO MERDENS SAN. Seal Ragdoll.
AV MAIDEN ADULT. 1 THORNBURNS’ ALINDAS JUSTKISS ME. Darling Blue Tortie and White who is so pretty and has an excellent coat with super colours.
2nd FISHERS’ PANZALIA PRINCEOFHEARTS. Fabulous Blue Birman boy so friendly and so good looking.
3rd BAILEYS’ NICADAEMUS DREAMOFFOXY LADY.
AV NOVICE KITTEN. 1 BUSHS’ BIRSARUS SEALOFPERFECTION. Superb Seal Birman of great promise.
2nd BLEWITTS’ PURPURITE MYSTIC MERLIN. Already commented upon.
3rd WELCHS’ RYVICHI ADRIANA.
Linda Martin
Thank you very much Elaine, Lisa and John for the invitation to judge at this successful and smooth running show, and for the jam. My thanks also to my very competent steward, Bron Keeling, and for her excellent company.
BLACK ADULT
1 CC & BOB DAVIS’ HANCOBAN MOVIESTAR (15) 16.05.08 Black Female. Medium ears set quite well on her head which tapers a little towards the chin. Level bite, firm chin, narrow muzzle. Large, round, wide-open eyes of deep gold. Broad, short nose. Fine whiskers. Longish legs with big, round paws. Her body is filling out nicely. Tail of correct length and shape. Glossy coat, just about sound to the roots but lies flat. Jet black and very well prepared.
2 NASH’S ADATESH BUSYKITZ ROLYPOLY (15) 09.10.07 Black Female. Round head with small ears set wide apart. Broad, straight nose. Untidy bite but the teeth do meet. Firm chin, rounded muzzle. Fairly full cheeks. Large, round, wide-open eyes of deep gold. Well balanced overall with short legs, round paws, tail which was thicker at the base and had a rounded tip. Coat crisp, quite short and fairly dense. It is jet black but not sound to the roots and showing a lot of dandruff.
BLUE ADULT, MALE
1 CC & BOB ROSS’ ADATESH BURLINGTON BERTIE (16) 01.03.08 Blue. Large, round head with small, well-spaced ears. Short, broad nose. Level bite. Chin just a little on the weak side and squarish muzzle. Round copper eyes of good set. Cheeks quite full. Short, thick neck leads to a substantial well-balanced body on thick legs. Round paws. Good thick tail. Coat short, crisp and dense. It is quite a pale blue and almost sound to the roots. This is a cat who shows himself well.
2 O’CONNOR’S HUMBUG TOPPLESLAD (16) 15.09.07 Blue. Round head with medium ears. Broad, straight nose. Level bite, rounded muzzle, chin falls away a tad. Large wide-open, deep gold eyes. Full cheeks. Heavy, cobby body which is well-balanced. Strong legs, large round paws, tail which is thicker at the base and has a rounded tip. Very short, dense coat of medium blue. It is sound to the roots near the head but on his lower back it pales to the roots.
3 CHADWICK’S ABELLACHARDAN MIO EMILIO (16) 17.07.08 Blue.
A young boy but well grown already. Round ‘apple’ head with medium ears, open at the base. Round gold eyes. Short, straight, broad nose. Level bite, firm chin, rounded muzzle. Cheeks already quite full. Substantial, cobby body with broad chest. Short, strong legs, large round paws. Good thick tail. Well-balanced. Very good coat texture being short, crisp and very dense. It is of a pale blue but heavily silvered. Promising boy.
BLUE ADULT, FEMALE
1 CC GRAY’S PAMPURRED LADY BAZBRITZ (16) 06.05.05. Blue. Round head with rounded top and large ears, open at the base. Short, broad nose. Untidy bite. Firm chin, squarish muzzle but she was throwing out her whisker pads. Round, wide-open, gold eyes. Cobby with short legs, round paws. Tail a bit skimpy. Good coat texture being short, crisp and dense. It is of medium blue, mainly sound to the roots but with silver tipping.
2 NORRIS’ ANASTAN BLUE PANDORA (16) 22.06.06. Blue. Head with rounded top but it lacks the British ‘apple’ look. Short, straight nose. Level bite, firm chin, rounded muzzle. Large, round, gold eyes. Quite a small cat but well-balanced with short legs and correct tail. Coat quite dense but rather long and very soft. It is heavily silvered and not sound to the roots, in fact there is a strong appearance that the coat is silver as it pales to the roots.
BLACK KITTEN
1 BOB WILLIAMS’ BUSYKITZ PEBBLESFLINTSTONE (15) 19.10.08 Black Female. Fairy round head with ears she needs to grow into. Short, straight nose. Level bite, firm chin. Good, round, deep gold eyes. Standing tall at present on slender legs. She is at that stage in development where everything is long – body, legs, tail. Her coat is lying flat, glossy black but paling to the roots.
BLUE KITTEN, MALE
1 BOB GRAY’S STONEMARR KING-OF-LEON (16) 31.10.08. Blue.
Round head with medium ears which were very wide at the base. Short, broad nose. Level bite, firm chin, rounded muzzle. Round gold eyes with a green rim but this is acceptable in a kitten. Cheeks beginning to fill. Cobby and in good balance with short, thick legs, and large,round paws. The tail is of correct length and thicker at the base but has a pointed tip. Coat quite crisp, rather long, very dense. It is of palish blue and almost sound to the roots but there is silver tipping.
BLUE KITTEN, FEMALE
1 YOUNG’S MIBAYBESE MINNIE HAUK (16) 04.09.08. Blue.
Round head with medium ears. Very short nose which is broad and straight. Level bite, firm chin, rounded muzzle. Gold eyes. She has a long body, long tail and stands tall on slender legs. Her coat is crisp and dense. It is of medium blue, almost sound to the roots but with silvering.
CREAM KITTEN
1 BOB TRICKER’S MIBAYBESE ENTREPRENEUR (17) 04.09.08. Male.
Round head with medium ears. Short, straight nose. Level bite, firm chin and rounded muzzle. Very good copper eyes. A bit gangly in appearance at present. He needs to bulk up. Large round paws, good thick tail of correct length and shape. Coat short, crisp and fairly dense. It is a cool cream with heavy spotted ghosting in a darker shade.
2 GOULD’S MIBAYBESE SAFFRON WALDON (17) 04.09.08. Male. Litter brother to the above kitten with round head and medium ears open at the base. Short, broad nose. Eyes have an almond slant and so are not really round but they are a good copper colour. Unfortunately his bite is undershot and this was confirmed both by the Duty Vet and a Senior Judge. Cobby and well balanced overall. Short, dense, fairly crisp coat of cool cream with some darker ghost spotting. Lovely temperament.
AC NON-SELF BREEDERS ADULT
1 MAXTED’S SARGENTA SIVER ZENO (30s) 05.06.08. Black Silver Spotted Male. Large head with medium bonneted ears set wide apart. Short, broad nose. Level bite, firm chin, rounded muzzle. Round eyes with the green developing. Full cheeks. Deep chest, strong legs with round paws, good tail for length and shape. Coat short and quite dense but the texture is harsh rather than crisp. Very good pattern with clear black spots showing just some linkage on his flanks. Broken spine line, good tail rings, black tail tip, spotted paws and abdomen.
2 LEIGHTON’S PORTEOUS SPIN THE BOTTLE (15 45a) 20.05.08. Male Blue Ticked Tabby. Round head with medium ears of good set. Straight, broad nose. Round gold eyes. Level bite and firm chin. Very good overall balance with cobby body, strong legs and tail of correct length and shape. The coat was short, crisp and quite dense. The ticked pattern clearly showed three bands of colour from the medium blue to the bluish fawn base colour at the roots. The ticking was heavier down the spine line but even otherwise on the body, legs and tail. Spots on his abdomen. A very good natured cat who tolerated all the interest with aplomb.
3 DAVIES’ WICKEDWITCH DAISY MAY (40 10) 18.11.07 Female Lilac-Cream Colourpointed.
AC NON-SEF NON-BREEDERS ADULT
1 OUGHTIBRIDGE-HEARLEY’S TANGLEKEYS TOMITOUL (40 7) 24.06.08 Male Cream Point Colourpointed. I judged this boy recently and my comments remain the same. Round head with ears into which he still needs to grow. Level bite, firm chin, rounded muzzle. Cheeks beginning to fill. Round, clear blue eyes set a little deep. He has a long body and stands tall at present with round paws and correct tail. He is well grown and shows good boning. Very good crisp, short, dense coat. Face mask, ears and tail are of a warm cream, leg points are paler and show faint tabby markings. Almost no tonal shading on his creamy white body.
2 KEELING’S CH GOSPRITELY BRIGITTE BARDOT (39) 07.04.08 Female Black Tipped. Very pretty girl with round head and neat ears. Short, straight nose. Level bite, firm chin, rounded muzzle. Good width across the face. Her green eye colour is still developing but her eyes are well outlined. She is rather small but is very well balanced with a cobby body, short thick legs, round paws, thick tail. Coat is crisp and dense, just a little long. She has light even black tipping, virtually free of tabby ghost markings. Her undercoat is pale silver. Pink nose leather.
3 PHILLIPS’ MIBAYBESE MYLEEKLA (40 4) 20.08.07 Female Lilac Point Colourpointed.
NON-SELF BREEDERS KITTEN
1 GRIBBEN’S CRAZIPUSS CALAMITY JANE (30s) 25.09.08 Female Black Silver Spotted. Round head with ears of good set. Short, straight nose. Level bite and firm chin. Dark hazel eyes at the moment. Well balanced and cobby, tail a little on the thin side. Excellent pattern with the spots very well defined and hardly any linkage. Correct head markings, necklaces, broken spine line, very good, multiple, complete tail rings. Spots on toes and abdomen. Her markings are deep black on a clear silver ground. A delightful kitten.
2 HOLLOWAY’S WINDYMEADOW BABYSHAMBLES (40 10) 04.08.08. Female Lilac-Cream Colourpointed. Medium ears set quite well on her round head. Short, broad nose. Level bite, firm chin. Round eyes of very pale blue. She is well balanced overall. Coat is quite short, crisp and dense. It is of a cold bluish lilac and warm cream with the colours well mingled on all points and her magnolia coat very clear of any shading. She looked much better out of the pen than in it.
3 O’CONNOR’S HUMBUG MINIMINX (20e) 16.09.08 Female Tortie Tabby.
AV LIMIT NEUTER
1 WITHEY’S STONNALL FLYBOY (17) 15.05.08 Cream Male Neuter.
Nice boy, developing well, but let down by his coat which pales severely to the roots.
2 McLEAN’S MOORMIST CHOCOLATE PARFAIT (15b)18.04.08. Round head with medium ears and good orange eyes. She is a dark chocolate which is not sound to the roots but the paling is acceptable. Unfortunately she did not show herself to advantage, hiding in a corner under her blanket.
3 PARKES’ LITTLESTAR RAINMAN (76 30s) 30.04.08 Silver Brown Spotted Bengal
Many thanks to Elaine & Lisa for my invite to judge. I had a lovely day at this friendly show. I was ably assisted by Andrew with expert trolley pushing & cleaning, as I didn’t have a steward for the day! We had a great Mum & son day & I had some lovely cats to judge. I must just give a mention to the very wonderful ELLAQUIN KODA KODAK – a gorgeous Brown Tabby lad to whom I had the pleasure of awarding BIS Persian Adult later in the day. A quite outstanding Brown Tabby & a delight to judge.
AC Self Persian Premier Neuter Male; GPC TAYLOR’S IGR PR LAFREBELLA ESPRIT (2a, 15/4/03). Really lovely start to the day – this Orange-Eyed White’s been a great favourite of mine for many years & he was looking on top form today. Super top of head with fairly neat ears. Bold eyes of excellent size & shape, paling slightly with age but still orange. Very short broad nose. Full cheeks & firm chin. Bite fractionally undershot. Huge full coat which was expertly prepared & pristine white. Very well grown. Cobby body & short full tail. Really super boy – a pleasure to judge.
Black Adult Male; 1 CC HOWES’ HONEYMIST BLACK MAXIMUS (1, 2/6/07). Young lad who’s still looking rather adolescent at present. Quite good top of head – ears needing to settle a little. Bold orange eyes of good size & shape. Fairly short nose. Quite good width to cheeks. Almost level bite. Good chin. Coat fairly full. Jet black & sound. Needing much more preparation underneath today. Fairly well grown. Short full tail. Slightly nervous. Very borderline for his CC today on type, and let down by his mum on grooming.
Black Adult Female; 1 CC & BOB WILSON’S FIRANTY ELECTRA (1, 12/6/08). Lovely girl – young but already very well balanced. Good top of head – ears just needing to close & settle a touch. Bold eyes of mid orange – excellent size & shape. Very short broad nose. Full cheeks & firm chin. Almost level bite. Coat full & very well prepared. Jet black, just fractionally shady. Very cobby body. Short full tail.
White (Orange-eyed) Adult Female; BOB HOWES’ GR CH HONEYMIST WHITE ALPINEROSE.
Blue or Lilac Tortie & White Neuter; BOB BURNETT’S IGR CH & GR PR LOMORAS RUBY TUESDAY.
Bi-Colour Neuter Male; BOB PERKINS’ PR ZENITH DUDLEY. 1 PC PROBERT & DAVIS’ TROUILLORD HEATWAVE (12a5, 19/7/06). Attractive Red & White lad of good balanced type. Good width to head with neat ears. Pale orange eyes, bold & of good size & shape. Very short broad nose. Full cheeks & firm chin. Bite fractionally undershot. Full coat which was well prepared. Around 80% clear white with a few patches of mid red to back. Mid red to head & tail. White patch to face with white tummy & legs. Well grown with good body shape. Short full tail. 2 PERKINS’ ZENITH BI GOLLY (12a1, 23/5/05). Huge Black & White lad of good type. Good top of head with fairly neat ears. Eyes quite bold & of good size & shape, pale orange in colour just showing faint green rim. Very short broad nose with cute black leather. Quite good width to cheeks. Level bite & good chin. Coat full & well prepared. Jet black to back, head & tail, just slightly shady. White inverted ‘V’ to face & white underneath & to legs. One black patch to front left leg. Very cobby body. Short full tail. Another lovely lad who ran the winner very close – just losing out on eye colour & width to cheeks.
Blue Colourpoint Neuter Female; 1 PC BOB MATHER-BARTLETT’S STOWAWAY GOTTHEBLUES (13b2, 30/5/04). Very pretty girl of excellent type. Good top of head with neat ears. Lovely expressive eyes of excellent size & shape. Bold & pale blue in colour. Very short broad nose. Full cheeks & firm chin. Bite slightly undershot. Coat quite full & well prepared. Slightly shady to body. Mid blue to all points. Fairly well grown with cobby body shape. Short full tail.
Tortoiseshell Colourpoint Neuter; 1 PC BOB EMERY’S PR CUSHKA PANSY POTTER (13b10, 26/4/07). Sweet Lilac Tortie girl of open type. Quite good top of head, ears just needing to settle a little. Slightly heavy brow. Bold eyes of good size & shape, pale but definitely blue. Fairly short nose. Good cheeks & chin. Level bite. Coat full & well prepared. Clear to body & mid lilac & pale cream to all points. Cobby body. Short full tail.
Brown Burmese Kitten; 1 BOB BEALE’S TEIGNAGE BETTY BOOP (27, 19/12/08). Very sweet girl with lovely laid-back temperament. Gently rounded head with ears of good size held well. Pale chartreuse eyes of good shape – I would prefer them a fraction larger for better balance. Nose showing good break. Slightly pinched in the muzzle at present. Level bite. Good depth to chin. Coat rather kitten soft at present & a touch long. Fairly close lying. Mid seal brown shading gently to the roots, paler to flanks & underneath. Well grown girl with good muscle tone. Looking just a fraction long in the body at this stage in her development. Slender legs with good oval paws. Medium tail tapering to rounded tip.
Blue Burmese Kitten Female; 1 BOB FRANCIS’ STILEWAY MASQUERADER (27a, 17/8/08). Nicely balanced girl whom I judged a couple of weeks ago. Good type with fairly short wedge, just now starting to go through her teenage development stage. Gently rounded head with ears of good size, just needing to grow into them a touch as she matures. Pale chartreuse eyes of good size & shape. Nose showing break. Fairly good width to cheeks, just showing a slight whisker pinch today. Level bite. Good depth to chin. Coat of good satin texture & close lying. Mid blue in colour, shading gently to the roots. Silvering is still to fully develop. Well grown girl with good muscle tone & excellent body shape. Strong yet slender legs with good oval paws. Medium tail tapering to rounded tip.
AV Semi-LH Local Adult; 1 FISHER’S PANZALIA PRINCEOF HEARTS. Sweet young Blue Point Birman lad of good type. Good width to head, ears just needing to drop a touch. Deep blue eyes of good size & shape. Nose showing slight dip & slightly roman. Quite good width to cheeks. Level bite & fairly good chin. Excellent coat which was very well prepared. Clear to body & mid blue to all points. Well matched gloves & socks. Matching tapered gauntlets. Well grown with good body shape. Medium tail, well furnished. A promising lad. 2 BLEWITT’S PAZAJEM GLOW AMBER. Sweet Cream Point Birman girl of quite good type. Good width to head with medium ears held well. Her eyes look rather round & bold out of the pen, but much better in the pen when she’s relaxed. Medium nose with good dip. Quite good width to cheeks. Level bite. Chin could be a touch stronger. Well prepared coat of good length. Clear to body & pale blue to all points. Well matched gloves & socks. Matching tapered gauntlets. Fairly well grown. Medium tail, well furnished. 3 CORRIGAN’S ADATELO NATALIA-DAX.
AV Semi-LH Kitten (14 weeks-6 months); 1 NORTON’S SKOGENENGEL FAENYA IOFIEL. Attractive Blue Tortie Silver Tabby & White Norwegian Forest girl of good type. Good triangular head shape with ears of good size held well. Well opened eyes of pale hazel and good size. Good straight profile. Well developed chin & level bite. Coat well prepared & of good length. Good double coat already developed. Mid blue & shades of cream with good tabby markings. White to paws. Excellent body shape & well grown. Long tail, well furnished. 2 HARRISON’S RAPTINFLUFF BOUDICCA. Blue Tabbypoint Birman girl of good type. Quite good width to head –ears of good size, just needing to settle a little. Excellent deep blue eyes of good size & shape. Medium nose with good dip. Good width to cheeks. Level bite & good chin. Coat of good length – needing a little more preparation to do her justice. Quite clear to body & good mid blue tabby markings to all points. Well matched gloves & socks. Matching tapered gauntlets. Well grown girl with good body shape. Medium tail, well furnished. 3 JENKIN & GAY’S JULESCOON GRACIE CAPRI.
AV Semi-LH Kitten (6-9 months); 1 SCANDRETT’S PETERJEANNE WKD BLUE. Super Blue Point Birman lad of excellent type. Good width to head with medium ears held well. Excellent deep blue eyes of good size & shape. Very good width to cheeks. Medium nose with good dip in profile, just slightly roman. Excellent clear coat of good length which was beautifully presented. Mid blue to all points. Good gloves & socks. Matching tapered gauntlets. Well grown boy with good body shape. Medium tail, well furnished. 2 GAY’S JULESCOON WHACKER. Lovely Blue Tabby & White Maine Coon lad of excellent balanced type. Good width to head with ears of good size held well & showing good tufts. Amber eyes of good size & shape. Nose showing gentle curve, just with slight bump in profile. Good width to muzzle. Level bite & good chin. Coat of good length & well prepared. White to muzzle, tummy & paws. Pale biscuit ground colour to head, back and tail. Clear ‘M’ to forehead and spectacles to eyes. Well ringed tail. Fairly clear butterfly to shoulders. Lines to back & oysters to flanks slightly diffused. Very well grown lad with good body shape. Long tail to balance, well furnished. 3 COLLINS’ SNOSHU MADAM BUTTERFLY.
AV Semi-LH Senior Neuter; 1 CALDWELL’S GR PR CALLOUI ENRICO. Really lovely Blue Point Birman lad of excellent balanced type. Good width to head with medium ears set well. Expressive deep blue eyes of very good size & shape. Medium nose showing good dip in profile. Very good width to cheeks. Level bite & good chin. Lovely coat which was very well prepared. Just fractionally shady to body. Mid blue to all points. Well matched gloves & socks. Matching tapered gauntlets. Very well grown lad with good body shape. Medium tail, well furnished. 2 LOXTON’S PR INNUENDO FAT BOTTOMED GIRL. Cream point Birman girl of lovely type. Good width to head with medium ears set well. Expressive mid blue eyes of very good size & shape. Medium nose showing good dip in profile. Very good width to cheeks. Level bite & good chin. Lovely coat which was very well prepared. Just fractionally shady to body. Mid cream to points, just showing some tabby rings to tail. Mid blue to all points. Well matched gloves & socks. Matching tapered gauntlets. Well grown girl with good body shape. Medium tail, well furnished. 3 SEYMOUR’S GR PR FANCYPAWS MRBOJANGLES.
AC Burmese Breeders Adult; 1 STEPHENS’ GR CH MILLGILL THEATRICS. Lovely Lilac Tortie girl with good type & nicely balanced short wedge. Gently rounded head with ears of good size held well. Mid chartreuse eyes of excellent size & shape. Nose showing break. Good width to cheeks. Level bite. Good depth to chin. Coat fairly close lying & of quite good satin texture. Lovely pale pinkish lilac & pale cream intermingled softly throughout. Well muscled body of good shape. Slender legs with good oval paws. Medium tail, tapering to rounded tip. Lovely show temperament – purred like a ‘Trim phone’…which is showing my age isn’t it?! 2 KASAMUN’S CH BIENZOLI’S SUGAR PLUM. Attractive Chocolate girl of good type. Gently rounded head with medium ears held well. Lustrous mid chartreuse eyes of excellent size & shape. Nose showing good break. Good width to cheeks. Level bite. Very good depth to chin. Coat of good satin texture & close lying. Mid chocolate, just a fraction cool in tone. Well grown body with good muscle tone. Slender legs with good oval paws. Medium tail, tapering to rounded tip. 3 HILLMAN’S CH TOSCANA EUGENIE.
Sincere thanks to Elaine, Lisa and John for the invitation to judge at Bristol, the show ran like clockwork under the now well established and very organised team of show managers. My steward once again was the very able Richard Lord who very kindly stepped in at the 11th hour when Penny Jackson was detained at home on maternity duty. Thanks once again Richard for your very good company and enthusiastic and kind handling of the cats.
IMPERIAL GRAND PREMIER FEMALE
IGPR WITHHELD HUTCHINGS GR PR WILLHAVETODO IMJUSTDEVINE 43e FN 4/8/07 very anxious young lady who we had to persuade out of her pen, quite nice overall type with good head and large ears that probably have a good flare but she would insist on flattening them right back. Pale green oriental eyes and straight profile, I would have liked a little more depth to her chin and her bit is a fraction untidy now as she loses some canine teeth. Long slender body with short close coat standard tortie shaded with good mingling of black and red, slender long legs when she could be persuaded to unfold them with neat paws and long whip tail which she held firmly tucked under herself. I really don’t like to withhold but she really was not showing herself at all hiding under her blanket right at the back of her pen and I felt that she really rather lacked in show preparation and presentation, maybe she would have been happier she felt more comfortable.
HAVANA ADULT
1 CC & BOB WILLS KASSALIC FORBIDDEN SECRET 29 F 25/6/08 quite promising young queen only just adult and in full season, quite nicely balanced head with huge well placed flared ears and lovely deep green oriental eyes, good strength of profile but she would benefit from a slightly deeper chin but her bite is level. Graceful neck lines and slender long body with warm chestnut coat that appears sound and lovely soft texture, maybe a fraction long. Slender legs with dainty oval paws and lovely length of whip like tail, lovely natured girl well presented, I would just like to know why she was not entered for her breed show?
ORIENTAL LILAC ADULT
BOB THOMPSON’S GR CH CLAERPENTON PIMPERNEL 29c M 23/3/07 lovely big mature lilac boy with well balanced strong head and large flared with good width between. Straight profile with quite nice depth of chin, level bite and oriental set and shaped green eyes. Solid muscular long body with nice pinkie lilac toned coat that is basically sound although a fraction longer than desired and slightly woolly in texture but he is obviously a working boy. Slender long legs with neat paws and long whip tail which has a little stud tail near the base, he would just benefit from a good firm stroking with a chamois before he comes out, good natured boy.
ORIENTAL CINNAMON ADULT MALE
1 CC & BOB DAWE’S CH WESTGARTH FOOLSGOLD 37k M 23/3/08 really stylish young cinnamon boy with wonderful strength of head and huge flared and wide based ears. Brilliant green oriental eyes and excellent profile with lovely strong chin and level bite and his head is carried very elegantly on long neck. Svelte long body he is solid muscle and short close lying sound rich cinnamon coat with virtually no ghosting of any kind. Slender legs with neat oval paws and lovely long whip tail to balance, an extremely handsome young boy with a temperament to match, he was my choice for best adult.
SEAL POINT SIAMESE KITTEN MALE
1 & BOB LODWIG’S MAFDET MAFIOSO 24 M 4/10/08 young man with lovely strength of head and large wide based flared ears and oriental blue eyes the colour of which varied from deep almost violet blue to quite a pale blue within seconds along with his rather unpredictable temperament which leaves something to be desired for one so young. Lovely strong profile with deep chin and level bite with a well developed seal brown mask. Slender body of good overall length and development for his age and clear cream coat that is fractionally long but close lying and in lovely condition. Long legs with neat oval paws and well matched warm seal brown stockings and very expressive and at time rather angry seal brown whip tail of good length. Nicely presented but a pity about his mood which so markedly varied the eye colour but I gave him the benefit of the doubt overall I just hope his temperament settles for the future.
SEAL POINT SIAMESE KITTEN FEMALE
1 SIDNELL’S LOLUJA MISSHOITYTOITY 24 F 23/10/08 very friendly young lady with nice even wedge and huge wide based ears that are well set and lovely deep blue oriental eyes, slight dip in profile at the moment but good depth of chin and level bite with seal brown mask developing quite well but there is some evidence of brindling just now which gives her the slight impression of spectacles. Well grown for her age with good length of slender body with basically clear cream coat, just a little light shading to lower back. Slender legs with dainty little paws and well matched seal brown stockings although the colour is still developing, lovely long whippy tail and a delight to handle.
AC BALINESE KITTEN
1 & BOB TWYFORD’S KITAMBER HEPIZABAH 61et F 9/12/08 an absolutely delightful young seal tortie tabby baby girlwith nicely balanced wedge and super deep blue oriental eyes. Straight profile with lovely deep chin and level bite huge wide based ears with tiny tufts and seal brown and red tortie tabby mask developing well, showing facial tabby markings among the tortie. Good length of slender little body with clear cream coat that lies really smoothly against her form with length quite promising for her age. Long slender legs and neat paws with breaks of colour on all four feet along with some leg bracelets and long tail with good early signs of a plume starting to develop with good breaks in colour and faint tail rings, she was absolutely full of energy and mischief enjoying wreaking her pen and attention seeking.
2 HART’S HARTRIDGE HEVENLY SOLITAIRE 61d F 20/12/08 sweet little red point baby with medium length even wedge and large wide based ears that are quite well set and pale blue eyes a fraction full in shape. Straight profile with good chin and level bite with red colour starting to develop on her mask and ears. Proportionate length of slender little body with clear off white coat that is just very baby fluffy at present with very little length as yet. Slender legs with dainty paws with a tiny amount of red just evident on her paws and along the length of her tail but not really any signs of a plume just now, a darling baby well presented.
AC SIAMESE/BALINESE JUNIOR ADULT
1 POUNDS CH JOMESE JENNY MANYDOTS 32b1 F 3/8/07 pleasing seal tortie point queen with large wide at base flared ears with flashes of red and lovely deep blue oriental eyes, straight profile with good chin and level bite and full seal brown and red tortie mask. Lovely long slender body that is quite shaded although there is still good contrast, her coat is fractionally long but lies well against her form in excellent condition. Slender long legs with neat oval paws with seal and red tortie stocking and long whippy tail, all point show good breaks in colour including red, good temperament and presentation.
2 TAYLOR’S MAHEREROE KANDASSIE 24b M 29/11/07 chocolate point young male with quite nicely balanced head and large flared and wide based ears, lovely deep blue oriental eyes and good strength of profile, I would have liked a little more depth of chin but his bite is level and full darkish chocolate mask although there is warmth to the colour. Long slender body and he is a lovely size but needs to develop a little more muscle as yet, basically clear ivory coat just a little light shading to lower back. Slender legs and neat paws with slightly paler chocolate stockings and good length of whip tail well matched for colour, good natured boy nicely presented.
3 BUDDEN’S ELEKTRA AMBER ROSE 32b3 F 9/1/08 nice young chocolate tortie point queen of good overall size, well balanced head with large wide based ears set at a lovely angle. Bright clear blue oriental eyes quite expressive and straight profile with good depth of chin and level bite and full mask of warm chocolate intermingled with red and cream, and she has red on her ears too. Slender long body with lovely short close lying ivory coat that is completely clear and of soft smooth texture, long legs and neat oval paws with god breaks of chocolate and red on her stockings and nice length of whippy tail to balance, lovely presentation.
AC SIAMESE/BALINESE SENIOR ADULT
1 MORT-WILLIAMS IGR CH CHAIROSS DEMETRIUS 24b M 22/4/03 big handsome mature chocolate point boy with lovely strong masculine head and large wide based ears of good set and broad top line. Wonderful deep blue oriental eyes and strong profile with firm chin and level bite with full slightly dark chocolate mask but there is a nice degree of warmth to the colour matched to his ears. Firm muscular long body with short close lying clear ivory coat that is fractionally harsh in texture along his spine but he is a working boy. He stands quite tall on slender legs with proportionate neat paws with well matched chocolate stockings and good length of tail that is slightly thick but in keeping with his size and masculinity, lovely even temperament.
2 STOKES CH LITTLEFEAT TATTOO HEART 32b1 26/11/05 rather anxious seal tortie point queen who was not the easiest to handle but she had quite a good head with large well placed and wide based ears, wonderful deep blue oriental eyes with a rather wicked expression, straight profile good chin and level bite and full tortie mask with good breaks of seal and cream but ideally I would have liked to see more red. Slender body of good length and close lying coat that is quite shaded and perhaps a fraction long but lovely condition. Slender legs with neat oval paws with well matched tortie stockings and long whippy tail, there are good breaks of colour on all points but again I would have liked to see more red.
3 STEPHENSON’S CH MAGICAL BECKSTAR BALOO 24 M 28/3/07young seal point boy of good overall type with balanced head and large wide based ears well set, really deep blue oriental eyes and straight profile with good chin and level bite, full seal mask but rather more black than seal brown. Long slender body and for a boy he rather lacks muscle tone and substance, short close lying coat that is really heavily shaded to the point that there is almost no contrast at all. Slender long legs with neat oval paws and long whippy tail all with the same dark seal colour with minimal contrast, the overall impression was of almost a totally black cat, however he was good natured and nicely presented.
AV ADULT NOT WON A CC
1 MORGAN’S ASTRALBLAESE APHRODITE 24n F 22/3/08 delightful young lady with beautifully balanced head and large wide based ears set at just the right angle. Deep blue and expressive oriental eyes with lovely even profile, good depth of chin and level bite with complete caramel mask. Graceful slender neck lines and long body of good size and condition with clear magnolia coat short and close lying, slender legs with neat oval paws with slightly paler caramel stockings that are well matched and lovely length of whip like tail. She is a lovely young queen with overall good balance and super even temperament presented in the peak of condition.
2 WILLS KASSALIC FORBIDDEN SECRET 29 F 25/6/08
3 DICKINSON’S ALFACENTORY MYSTERS COOLDUDE 32a M 19/4/08 young red point boy who is very adolescent at the moment, quite a nice head but slightly out of balance just now, large well placed wide based ears and almost straight profile with quite nice depth of chin and level bite, rather pale blue oriental eyes and basically complete red mask. However, I felt that his head needs time to catch up with his long body of really good size with short close coat in excellent condition although there is quite a lot of shading along his back. Slender long legs with oval paws that match his size with slightly paler red stockings and long whip like tail, when everything catches up he should be a lovely big boy, excellent temperament and presentation.
AC ORIENTAL SELF KITEN 6-9 MONTHS
1 HOLT’S ADATESH DOT N DASH 37a MN 18/8/08 well grown young man with strong even wedge and large flared ears nicely placed and lovely deep green oriental eyes set and shape, lovely even profile with firm chin and level bite. Slender long body of good weight with a really short close coat that is sound to the roots if a fraction dark. Long legs with neat oval paws and lovely length of whippy tail to balance, good natured and well presented.
2 MUIR-TAYLOR’S TILDEN WYCKEDINWHITE 35 F 21/9/08 Quite promising little white baby girl with nicely balanced head and huge well placed ears, oriental set bright clear mid blue eyes and straight profile with quite nice depth of chin and clean level bite. Slender body of good development and weight with pristine white coat that lies well against her form if a fraction long. Long slender legs and dainty little paws, I would have just liked another inch on her tail but there is still time for it to grow, lovely temperament and presentation.
3 VERLANDER’S KAMKAI WHATCHAMCALLIT 37 F 30/8/08 good sized girl for her age with moderate even wedge and large ears that she was inclined to hold quite high. Pale green to hazel eyes slightly full in shape with a dip in profile and bump on her nose, but quite nice depth of chin and level bite. Good length of body with sound black coat in lovely condition although slightly longer than desired, slender legs and neat oval paws with lovely long whip tail, sweet natured young lady nicely presented.
AC ORIENTAL JUNIOR NEUTER
1 CLOTHIER’S PR KASSALIC ARTHUROHEARTS 37fn MN 12/12/07 stylish young man with good head showing excellent balance and large wide based ears well set, super deep green oriental eyes and strong profile with firm chin and level bite. Long svelte body with really short close lying and sound to roots apricot coat in excellent condition. He stands tall on slender long legs with neat paws and super long whippy tail to balance, and an outstanding temperament to match.
2 HUTCHINGS GR PR WILLHAVETODO IMJUSTDIVINE 43e
AC ORIENTAL SENIOR NEUTER
1 HACKING’S ALLIBEAR MICKEYMOUSE 37k MN 25/3/06 rather shy cinnamon boy with medium length wedge and large ears that were a fraction high but the set improved as he relaxed a little. Pale green eyes that are slightly full in shape, almost straight profile with reasonable chin and level bite. Long body with really rich warm cinnamon coat that is basically sound and in excellent condition, long legs with neat paws and long whip tail with slightly blunt end, good natured boy nicely presented.
AV LIMIT NEUTER
1 MILLS & COLLINS BARBECCO REDFORD SHINE 32.5 MN 22/3/08 handsome young red tabby point boy, good head with a degree of style, huge well placed wide at base ears with faint thumb prints. Brilliant blue oriental eyes and good strength of profile developing, I would have preferred a slightly deeper chin but the bite is level, scarab to brow single eye ribbons and whisker spots all present, he is just inclined to have a tiny pinch to his muzzle which could still be teething. Elegant neck lines and long svelte body with soft silky smooth short close coat, there is some light tonal shading but his coat is perfect. Slender long legs with pale red bracelets and neat paws, and well ringed super long tail, presented in excellent condition with a temperament to match.
2 COCKWELL’S CARBEILE BOJI STONE 32.1 MN 13/7/07 nice seal tabby point boy with nicely balanced head and large wide based ears with thumb prints. Deep blue oriental eyes with double ribbons and straight profile, good chin and level bite, scarab to brow and whisker spots present. Long svelte body with short close lying coat some shading presents but quite acceptable and still good contrast, lovely weight and size. Slender legs with neat oval paws and well defined legs bracelets in warm seal brown and nice length of well ringed tail to balance, good natured and well presented he ran the winner quite close.
3 JUDGE’S MALIKASIAM JERRY JERABOAM 24b MN 2/5/08 nice young chocolate point boy with good head and large wide based ears with width across the top line. Bright clear blue oriental eyes and straight profile, deep chin and level bite, he has quite a dark chocolate mask but there is a degree of warmth. Long solid firm muscular body with clear ivory coat that lies well if just a fraction long, slender legs with neat paws and slightly paler chocolate stockings and nice length of whip tail to balance, sweet natured boy nicely presented.
X3 TAYLOR’S JADEVYN BRYCHAN TROEDMAWR40 48BT (48 40bt) MN 19/5/08 chocolate tabby pointed bi-colour boy with lovely even wedge head and large wide based ears with white tipping. Straight profile with good chin and level bite, he has Scarab to brow and chocolate nose but white cheeks and chin. Slender long body with ivory saddle area along his back with some tonal shading, completely white all through his tummy and his coat is really short and close in nice condition. Long legs with some milk chocolate barring but white on all four feet and long well ringed chocolate tabby tail, good natured boy nicely presented.
Class 402a Lilac Kitten Male - 1 BOB - LANG'S LAMONDOR SAMIR SUNDAR - 27C - MN 25.09.08 - a well grown boy with a short wide wedge taping to a blunt muzzle. Gentle rounding to the top of head between the ears, which are set wide apart and are broad at the base, with gently rounded tips. Eyes are correct shape with a rounded bottom line, and a slightly flatter top line slanting to the nose, they have a good Burmese expression. The colour of the eyes is a deep yellow tone. In profile there is good depth to the head, the ears have the correct slight forward tilt, a gently rounded brow, a distinct nose break, and a level chin of good depth. The chest is rounded and his body is well developed with good muscle tone. He has slender legs and neat oval paws. The tail is a good length to balance and tapers gently to the tip. The coat is slightly long, but is close lying and is a cool, slightly blue toned lilac with a marginally deeper tone on the extremities of the face and down his back. He was a friendly boy and loved being handled.
2 - SAUNDERS PAPAGENA YESLOW WOLSEY - 27c - MN - 01-09-08 - another good sized boy, with a short wide wedge which tapers down to a blunt muzzle. There is gentle rounding to the top of the head between the ears, which are set wide apart and are broad at the base and have gently rounded tips. The eyes are the correct shape with the bottom line being rounded and the top line to the nose being slightly flatter. The eyes are pale yellow and they have a good expression. In profile there is a gently rounded brow and good depth to the head. The ears have the correct slight forward tilt. I would prefer to see a more distinct nose break. The chin is level. He has a rounded chest, well muscled body with slender legs and neat oval paws. The tail is a good length to balance and tapers gently to the tip. The coat is short, close lying and is a cool tone of lilac, with a slight blue tone, which was evident on the face.
Class 405 - Brown Tortoiseshell Burmese Kitten - 1 BOB - FINDLAY & FINDLAY-PHILLIPS SILKIWITCH SPELLBOUND - 27e - F - 12.09.08 - a good sized kitten with a wedge which is slightly narrow and tapers down to the muzzle. Gentle rounding to top of head between the ears, which are set wide apart and are broad at the base and have gently rounded tips. Eyes are the correct shape with the bottom line being rounded and the top line to the nose being slightly flatter. The eyes are pale yellow and have a good expression. In profile there is good depth to the head and a gently rounded brow. The ears have the correct slight forward tilt. I would prefer a more distinct nose break, the chin is level and is a good depth. She has a rounded chest, with a well muscled body, slender legs and neat oval paws. The tail is a good length to balance and tapers gently to the tip. The coat is a little long, but is close lying, and is tones of brown and red. A friendly girl who handled well.
2 - DUNN'S HOBBERDY AGAPE - 27e - F - 3.12.08 - a good sized kitten with a wide, short wedge tapering down to a blunt muzzle. When viewed from both the front and in profile, the head is slight out of balance to the body as it appears a little small. Gentle rounding to the head between the ears, which are slightly large, are set wide apart and are broad at the base and have gently rounded tips. Eyes are correct shape with the bottom line being rounded and the top line to the nose being slightly flatter. The eyes are pale yellow. In profile there is good depth to the head, the ears have the correct slight forward tilt, a gently rounded brow, distinct nose break; she has a slight bump on the nose. The chin is level. She has a rounded chest, is well built for her age and well muscled. She has neat oval paws and slender legs. The tail is the correct length to balance and tapers gently to the tip. The coat is close lying, but slightly long, and consists of shades of reds and brown and has a glossy finish.
Class 630 - AC Burmese Non-Breeders Adult - 310 - GREET'S JANAMEL ROTARA RIPPLE (27h) - F - 18.06.08 - a chocolate tortie with good width to the wedge, which is short and tapers down to the blunt muzzle. Gentle rounding on the top of head between the ears, which are set wide apart and are broad at the base with gently rounded tips. Eyes are the correct shape with the bottom line being rounded and the top line to the nose being slightly flatter. The eyes are pale yellow and have a good expression. In profile there is good depth to the head, there is a gently rounded brow and the ears have the correct slight forward tilt. There is a distinct nose break and level chin of good depth. She has a rounded chest, the body is well built and muscular, with slender legs and neat oval paws. Her tail, which is slightly short, tapers gently to the tip. The coat is short, and close lying and consists of tones of reds and brown, and was like velvet in texture. A very friendly girl with a good temperament.
2 - DAVIS'S STILEWAY BEAUJOLAIS - (27g) - F - 11.10.06 - F - a blue tortie with a wide short wedge which tapers down to the blunt muzzle. Gentle rounding to the top of head between the ears, which are set side wide apart on the wedge, are broad at the base and have tips that are gently rounded. Eyes are the correct shape with the bottom line being rounded and the top line to the nose slightly flatter. The eyes which are very pale yellow, have a good expression. In profile there is good depth to the head, a gently rounded brow and the ears have the correct slight forward tilt. There is a rounded chest, the body is weighty and well muscled and she has slender legs and neat oval paws. Her tail is the correct length to balance and tapers gently to the tip. The coat is tones of blue and cream and is close lying and short with a smooth texture. An attractive girl.
3 - WYATT'S - CH TYPHA WARRIORPRINCESS (27j) - F - 03.05.07 - a lilac tortie with a short wide wedge which tapers to the muzzle. Gentle rounding to the top of head between the ears, which are set wide on the wedge, are broad at the base and have gently rounded tips. Eyes are the correct shape, the bottom line being rounded and the top line to the nose slightly flatter. Eyes are pale yellow with a good expression. The profile shows a good depth to the head, the ears have the correct slight forward tilt and the brow is gently rounded. She has a rounded chest, the body is weighty and well muscled and she has slender legs and neat oval paws. Her tail is a good length to balance and tapers gently to the tip. The coat is tones of lilac and cream, with some of the cream being very warm toned. The close is close lying and has a smooth texture, but is slightly long over the spine section. Lovely temperament.
Class 635 AV Novice Adult - 1 - ROBINSON'S KARESAMA SILVER SEANYMPH - 72 43sq - F - 11.04.08 - a lovely Burmilla with a short wedge with good width at the cheekbones and tapering to a blunt muzzle. The top of the head is rounded between the ears and are set well apart. There is good depth to the head, and the brow is gently curved. The nose break is distinct and the nose is straight. There is a firm chin. Ears are medium in size, broad at the base with rounded tips. The eyes are large, lustrous and wide apart and have a lower lid which is full and the top line to the nose being slightly flatter. Eye colour is green. She has a rounded chest, a well developed and firm body, with slender legs and neat oval paws. Super coat with a little silvering on the tips of the coat. A really lovely girl who shows herself well.
2 - GAYTON'S - MAROZKA VIKTORIA - (39) - f - 25.04.08 - a round face with full cheeks, good breadth of skull and a short neck. The chin is firm and deep, bite is level. The nose is short, broad and straight. In profile there is a good nose break. The ears are small and have rounded tips, and are set wide on the head. Eyes are large round in shape and well open and are pale yellow. She has a cobby body with short level back, deep chest, and good width across the shoulders and the rump. Short strong legs with round and firm paws. Thick tail of medium length, slightly thicker at the base and a rounded tip. The coat is short and dense there is evidence of tipping. A lovely exhibit.
3 - CLARKES' DOREVALLEY NEFERITITI - 27j - f - 28.11.03 - she has a short wide wedge which tapers to the muzzle. There is gentle rounding on the top head between the ears, which are broad at the base and have rounded tips. Eyes are of good shape and set with the bottom lines being rounded and the top lines to the nose being slightly flatter. The eyes are pale yellow in colour. In profile, there is good depth to the head, the ears have the correct slight forward tilt and there is a gently rounded brow. I would prefer a more distinct nose break, level chin. She has a rounded chest and a well muscled and weighty body, with slender legs and neat oval paws. The tail is distinctly short but does taper gently to the tip. The coat is short, and close lying, in tones of lilac and cream. A gentle girl who handled well.
Class 699 AC Burmese Junior Neuter - 1 - RIDDLE'S OAKFORD SWEET WILLIAM - 27f - MN - 20.06.08 - he has a wide wedge which tapers down to the blunt muzzle. Gentle rounding on the top head between the ears, which are broad at the base and have rounded tips. Eyes are of good shape and set with the bottom lines being rounded and the top lines to the nose being slightly flatter. The eyes have a lovely Burmese expression and are pale yellow in colour. In profile there is a good depth to the head, the ears have the correct slight forward tilt, and a gently rounded brow. I would prefer a slightly more distinct nose break; chin is level and a good depth. He has rounded chest, a well built and muscled body, with slender legs and neat oval paws. He has a good stance. Tail is just a fraction short, but does taper gently to the tip. The coat is very close lying and is short, and pale cream in colour. A very nice boy with a lovely temperament.
2 - WRIGGLEWORTH'S PR MOLYNMEUX ISOBEL - (27a) - FN - 01.02.08 - a blue neuter girl with a wide wedge which tapers down to the muzzle. Gentle rounding to the top of head between the ears, which are broad at the base; have rounded tips and are large in proportion to the head. Eyes are a good shape with the bottom lines being rounded and the top lines to the nose being slightly flatter, eye colour is pale yellow. In profile there is a good depth to the head, there is a rounded brow, and the ears have the correct slight forward tilt. I would prefer the nose break to be more distinct and there is a slight bump on the nose. The chin is level. She has a rounded chest, slender legs and neat oval paws, the body is well muscled. The tail of good shape which tapers to the tip, is short to balance. The coat is a dark shade of blue and is a little open today. There is some silvering on the face and down the back. She seemed a little upset.
Class 700 AC Burmese Senior Neuter - HUTCHINS IGR PR TALIPAW BURLINGTON BERTIE - 27b - MN - 13.12.04 - what a lovely boy; a wide wedge, with very good width at the cheek bones tapering down to the blunt muzzle. Gentle rounding on the top of the head between the ears which are a good width apart. The ears are broad at the bases and rounded at the tips. Eyes are correct shape with a rounded bottom line and a slightly flatter top line slanting to the nose. The colour of the eyes is pale yellow and he has a super Burmese expression. In profile good depth to the head and the ears have the correct slight forward tilt. He has a distinct nose break. The chin is level. The body, which is substantial and weighty, is extremely well muscled. He has a rounded chest, straight back, slender legs and neat oval paws. Tail is a good length to balance and tapers gently to the tip. He has a good stance with the hind legs slightly higher than the front. The coat is close lying, satin in texture and a warm tone of deep chocolate, slightly darker on the face and ears, but even elsewhere. Such a super exhibit with a fantastic temperament.
2 - WILLIAM'S UK IGR PR ZAMPETTO LIMITED EDITION - (27) - FN - 12.03.03 - Brown girl with a wide wedge which tapers down to the blunt muzzle. There is gentle rounding to the top of head between the ears, which are set wide on the wedge, and are broad at the bases and rounded at the tips. Eyes are a good shape with the bottom lines being rounded and the top lines to the nose being slightly flatter, eye colour is pale yellow and she has a good expression. In profile, there is good depth to the head, the ears have the correct slight forward tilt. There is a distinct nose break and level chin. The body is well muscled and a good weight, and has slender legs and neat oval paws. The tail tapers gently to the tip and is a good length to balance. The coat is very close lying and is short, satin in texture and is a very deep tone of warm brown. Another lovely exhibit.
3 - BROOKS' CH JANAGAR JANAMEL JESSICA - (27c) - FN - 05.02.04 - Lilac girl with a wide wedge tapering down to the blunt muzzle. There is gentle rounding to the top of head between the ears, which are set wide on the wedge. They are broad at the bases and rounded at the tips. The eyes are of a good shape with the bottom lines being rounded and the top lines to the nose being slightly flatter, eye colour is a faded yellow tone and has a good expression. Looking at the profile, she has good depth to the head, the ears have the correct slight forward tilt. There is a distinct nose break, and a slight bump on the nose, the chin is level. Her body is well muscled and a good weight, and has slender legs and neat oval paws. The tail tapers gently to the tip and is a good length to balance. The coat is very close lying, short, has a satin texture and is a cool tone of lilac, with a slightly cream tone on the underside of the body.
Class 703 - AV NOVICE NEUTER - 1 - BEWLEY'S - JANAMEL RAHMATI - (27) - MN - 18.06.08 - a young boy with a wide wedge, which tapers to the blunt muzzle. Gently rounded top of head between the ears, which are the correct shape, broad at the bases and gently rounded at the tips. The eyes are a good shape with the bottom lines being rounded and the top lines to the nose being slightly flatter; the colour is pale yellow. In profile there is good depth to the head, the ears have the correct slight forward tilt, and there is a distinct nose break and level chin. He is a substantial boy for his age with a well developed body and slender legs and neat oval paws. Tail is a good length to balance and tapers gently to the tip. The coat colour is a rich warm brown tone, and is close lying and is smooth in texture. There are some white hairs evident over the shoulders.
Class 707 AV ARISTOCRAT NEUTER - 1 WRIGGLESWORTH'S - MOLYNMEUX JUST BENTLEY (27a) - 01.02.08 - a blue boy with a wide wedge, tapering down to the blunt muzzle. The top of head is gently rounded between the ears, which are the correct shape; broad at the bases and gently rounded at the tips. The eyes are a good shape with the bottom lines being rounded and the top lines to the nose being slightly flatter; the colour is pale yellow and he has a good expression. In profile there is a good depth to the head, the brow is gently rounded. I would prefer the nose break to be slightly better defined, the chin is level. He has a substantial body and is well muscled and a good weight. He has slender legs and neat oval paws. His tail is a very good length to balance and tapers gently to the tip. The coat which is close lying and short, is a shade of pewter blue and with a little silvering on his face.
2 - BEWLEY'S - JANAMEL RAHMATI - (27) - MN - 18.06.08
Class 800 - Any Burmese Adult, Kitten or Neuter Born January - June 1 - VIRTUE'S CH HOBBERDY HIGGLEDY PIGGLEDY - (27e) - 04.02.06 - a brown tortoishell with a wide, short wedge, which tapers down to the blunt muzzle. The top of the head is rounded gently between the ears, which are the correct shape; broad at the bases and gently rounded at the tips. The eyes are a good shape with the bottom lines being rounded and the top lines to the nose being slightly flatter; the colour is pale yellow and they have a good expression. In profile the head is a good depth, the brow is gently rounded, there is a distinct nose break, and the chin is level. She is well muscled and has a firm body, slender legs and neat oval paws. The tail is a good length to balance and tapers gently to the tip. The coat is very close lying and short and has a satin feel to it and is in tones of brown and red. A lovely girl, who showed herself well.
2 - WYATT'S - CH TYPHA WARRIORPRINCESS (27j) - F - 03.05.07
3 - HILLMAN'S SEYSIANA SUNDAYBEST - (27c) - M - 20.05.08
Class 801 - Any Burmese Adult, Kitten or Neuter Born - 1 - HUTCHINS IGR
PR TALIPAW BURLINGTON BERTIE - 27b - MN - 13.12.04
2 - KITSON'S CH MOOTAM BARTHOLOMEW - (27b) M - 26.12.06
Many thanks to Elaine and Lisa for their kind invitation to judge at this friendly show. My steward for the day was Saffron Rabey who handled all the exhibits with her gentle expertise I am sure the cats all enjoyed their cuddles as much as I enjoyed my day. I look forward to our next engagement.
A.C PERSIAN NON-SELF BREEDERS ADULT
1ST HILLS-QUICK’S ELLAQUIN KODA KODAK (8) M 01.01.08
A very masculine brown tabby boy of fifteen months with a beautiful appealing expression. Broad well rounded smooth skull. Tiny ears set wide and low and very well furnished. Very bold orange eyes. Short nose, deep break, fully formed brick leather ample width to cheeks and muzzle. Level bite firm chin to balance. Showing very clear markings to head and face ‘M’ to forehead, unbroken lines running from outer edge of eyes. Clear lines over his head extending to butterflies on his shoulders. Clear spine line and two parallel lines of dense black separated by warm brown ground colour. His flanks however did not show clear oysters although they were just about discernable and the ground colour on his sides was much colder in colour. Fully ringed short bushy tail. Two necklaces to chest and bracelets to legs. Back legs had solid coloured hocks excellent soft and full textured coat that had every hair separated and his owner had obviously spent many hours of preparation. He had the most beautiful long curly whiskers and no paling of colour to his chin. A gorgeous boy with the most endearing temperament. My take home cat of the day.
2ND WILSON’S GR CH TYTHERTON TILLTHERE WASYOU (12A2) F 10.08.2007
Blue and White Bi-Colour of twenty months. Good top of head with smooth rounded skull. Small well set ears with excellent width between. Bold round deep orange eyes. Short nose, deep set break and broad pink leather. Slightly undershot bite. Good width to cheeks and muzzle. Strong chin. Cobby body of good weight supported by short thick legs. Medium length wide and fully furnished tail to balance. Left ear blue, right ear white with both colours to face. Blue patches to shoulders and left flank which are sound and even in colour. Spots to three legs fully coloured tail of darker mid blue. Very well prepared coat that is soft in texture with sparkling white but beginning to lose its fullness. An attractive young lady who today is in full call and not in the best of moods.
3RD LOVESY’S CH PERSILUS NEAPOLITANA (21a1) F 20.11.2006
A black and white lady of almost two and a half years. Well rounded skull with good width to top of head. Small ears set well. Round orange eyes. Undershot bite. Short nose with deep break and reduced nose leather. A short cobby girl of good bone and weight. Good preparation to top coat but requiring a little more attention to detail underneath. Head black with white lower half, showing spots of colour under nose and chin. Coloured spots to all legs. Fully coloured tail. Today she unfortunately showed yellowing under her eyes and her feet. Easy girl to handle.
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1ST CLARK’S SHEERBLISS LONGJOHN SILVER (70 51dw) M 23.02.08
Red shade and white Exotic boy of nearly fourteen months. Mature in development with very broad top of head and smooth rounded skull. Excellent width between tiny well rounded ears set low. Bold round copper eyes. Short nose with deep break. Pink leather with wide nostrils, leather a little narrow. Very full cheeks, slightly undershot bite, excellent width to muzzle. Shallow chin. Very big bone and excellent size and weight. Broad chest and very rounded rump. Exceptionally stocky standing low on short thick legs. Beautifully presented coat plush and thick standing away from his body. Today his coat colour showed minimum contrasts to his head and along his spineline and length of tail. The colour was approximately 50% to 50% white on his flanks and sides. Minimum white to face along his top lip line, white bib, four white feet and underbelly. His coat is a rich red which does have some visible tabby markings but he is still young and would expect these to fade. Gentle boy with quiet nature.
2ND THORNBURN’S RIASCATZ DREAM LOVER (12ast)
Fourteen months old red tabby and white boy. Broad top to smooth well rounded skull. Well placed medium sized ears. Round copper eyes of good size. Short broad nose with full pink leather. Full cheeks, wide muzzle. Near level bite with concave top incisors. Good depth of chin to balance. Massive boy with excellent bone and weight, a little longer in body with tail length in proportion. Short thick legs. Red to head, ears and forehead which shows a broken ‘M’ full white collar, chest, legs and underbelly. Red patch to shoulders and red from middle of his back to tip of tail. His tail is fully ringed but held a little tense. Today no other tabby markings discernable to body. Excellent show preparation with every hair separated. His white sparkles and his red is rich and vibrant. Very friendly and talkative lad.
3RD WILTSHIRE’S SHOU CENTENNAL (8) M 1.5.08
Young brown tabby boy of eleven and a half months. Smooth rounded skull with small fully furnished ears that are set low but held a little high giving his top of head a narrower appearance. Round orange eyes a little heavy browed and deep set. Short nose with adequate break and fair sized leather. Full cheeks, muzzle developing. Level bite and firm chin. Good clear tabby facial pattern. Single spine line to body, butterflies discernable but remainder of coat pattern rather diffused. Fully ringed well furnished tail of medium length. Soft coat of shorter length that today was lying quite flat. A gentle boy who is at the ‘teenage’ stage of his development with plenty of time on his side.
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1ST KILMARTIN’S LIONMAINE LIMITED ADITION (64 41EW) F 25.06.08
A tortie classic tabby and white Maine Coon female of almost ten months. Good head shape and size. Medium in length. Ears tall and tufted, set well apart but could be a little larger for perfection. Yellow gold eyes that are full and round with slight oblique setting. Good cheek bones and full cheeks. Wide nose with slight concave curve to profile. Square muzzle, firm chin and level bite. A well grown girl with excellent disposition. A medium large body of excellent weight and good bone conformation. Long fully furnished tail. She has a very warm vibrant coat with clear black tabby markings on a warm copper agouti ground colour overlaid with rich shades of red. Front paws white. Back legs white extending past her hocks. White chest and underbelly that sparkles. Her top coat is glossy and expertly prepared. A very chatty lady with the funniest little squeek when she talks, not Maine Coon like at all but very endearing.
2ND THORNBURN’S ALINDAS JUSTKISS Me (12 2) F 3.7.08
Blue tortie and white female of nine and a half months. Wide top of head with smooth well rounded skull. Small ears set well and showing all three colours with long furnishings. Round eyes of a paler orange shade. Short nose with a good break and a smaller but well proportioned nose leather. Near level bite with concave top incisors. Full cheeks and wide muzzle with good depth of chin to balance. She is small but perfectly formed with very good body weight and bone. Excellent show preparation to soft textured long full flowing coat. Blue and cream patches of soft pastel shades to her body. Blue patch to her shoulders is just a little darker in tone. Legs predominantly white but all showing some colour. Short fully furnished blue and cream tail. A sweet tempered girl who was very easy to handle.
3RD CORRIGAN’S ADATELO NATALIA-DAX (82 31dt) F 22.3.08
Very shy, sweet Siberian girl of thirteen months. Medium sized, round tipped ears set wide. Broad round skull. Large amber eyed with slight oblique set. Concave curve to nose. Gently rounded muzzle and chin. Level bite. Short neck and good width to chest. Heavy girl standing on medium length legs. Tapering tail, well furnished and of adequate length. Medium length coat with softer undercoat and coarser top coat especially to back, flanks and tail. A rich red colour showing clear tabby pattern. White to chin. Shown in lovely condition. Sweet quiet nature.
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1ST FORSTER’S POPUP SALTAN PEPPER (70 12al) M 21.08.08
Black and white Exotic boy of almost eight months. Well grown of excellent weight and bone conformation. Well rounded smooth skull with good width between neat, round tipped, well placed ears. Very bold round deep orange eyes that give him a beautiful owl like expression. Short broad nose, good break and fully formed pink leather. Good width to cheeks and muzzle. Level bite, firm chin. Predominantly glossy jet black with white chevron to face, three quarter white collar, white underbelly. Four white feet and small white patch to left rump. Good sized cobby body standing well away from body, just beginning to shed. Well shown boy in lovely condition just a little unsure of himself today but I understand from his owner it was his first outing.
2ND HENDERSON’S MAVOURNEEN SPELLBOUND (12a2t) M 29.10.08
Blue tabby and white boy of five and a half months. Good width to top of head with smooth rounded skull. Small ears set low and wide with fantastic long curly furnishings. Round orange eyes of good colour that could be larger for perfection. Short snub nose with fully formed leather. Near level bite. Full cheeks, wide muzzle. Good depth of chin to balance. He is exceptionally well grown for his age. Cobby with excellent bone standing on short thick legs with big well rounded paws. Very wide short full tail to balance. Two thirds colour to white with broken chevron to face, spot of colour to chin, white and colour to all legs, white underbelly. Unfortunately he only shows tabby markings to his face. The blue to his body and tail is sound colour and pale with no shading. He has an extremely full flowing long coat that has been well prepared but is rather woolly in texture. A very outgoing young boy with an extrovert temperament that just loved all the attention.
3RD HAMMETT AND COKER’S SHOU LILACBLOSSOM (12a4) F 21.9.2008
A lilac and white lady of almost seven months. Broad top to head with good sized ears set low. Presently a slight bump to forehead. Pale round orange eyes that are a little hooded. Short broad nose with adequate pink leather but sitting central on her face. Flat in profile with cheeks and good depth to her chin but needing a little more width to muzzle. Bottom jaw currently misaligned to right hand side. She is approximately one third white to two thirds a darker shade of lilac that is almost sound to the roots. She has a white chevron to her face, white cheeks, full collar and chest with a white spot to her back. Fully coloured, short well furnished tail. Full soft well presented coat. Adorable temperament. A pretty baby in a colour we so rarely see. I do hope her bite and balance improve as she develops into adulthood.
A.C. PERSIAN NON-SELF BREEDERS NEUTER
1ST MATHER-BARTLETT’S STOWAWAY GOTTHE BLUES (13b2) FN 30.05.04
Female Blue colourpoint girl approaching her fifth birthday. A smaller sized head in proportion to her body size. She has a smooth well rounded skull with good width between small ears set low. Well rounded forehead. Clear ice blue eyes of very good size and shape. Short nose with an adequate break and a small but fully formed blue leather. Full cheeks, firm chin and level bite. Well covered cobby body of medium size with a short full tail. She has good points of a sound, darker shade of blue. Full mask. Her coat is quite full and well prepared. She is showing slight shading to her top coat presently but it is clear at the roots. Her coat is generally soft to touch, just a little coarser along her spine line where she retains some older coat. Gentle tempered girl.
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1ST CLEMENT’S PR SUZERAIN LOUIS HAMILTON
A blue classic tabby exotic boy of almost two years of age. Very well rounded skull with good width between small rounded tipped ears. Smooth forehead. Round eyes of good orange colour and very nice size and shape. Short nose with a deep break and a fully formed dusky pink leather with wide open nostrils. Excellent width to ample cheeks and full very heavy and cobby standing on short thick legs which show multiple rings. Broad across his chest with short thick tail to balance. Excellent show presentation and preparation. His coat is dense and plush standing away from his body. Although he is starting to shed it is still soft and springy in texture. He shows a clear tabby pattern to his face with clear ‘M’ to forehead and lines running from his eyes. He has thumbprints to his ears and lines running over the top of his head extending to a butterfly across his shoulders. Although this is not crisp it is present. His tabby pattern is clear to his lower sides but he presently shows a solid blue back. Three unbroken chains to chest. Where his pattern is clearer he shows a good beige ground colour against the blue. A pleasure to handle this big handsome boy just loved his cuddles.
2ND BURDETT’S IGR CH & GR PR LOMORAS RUBY TUESDAY (12 2) FN 14.06.05
Blue tortie and white of almost four years. Rounded skull with small ears set low and well positioned. Pale round orange eyes. Short nose, deep break, very good leather for size and shape. Level bite with top canines set back. Wide cheeks, broad muzzle. Square short girl of good bone and weight. Face and head showing all three colours. Cream patches to body that is mainly white. Cream and blue short full tail. Very good show preparation with a coat that is soft in texture, full and flowing. Her white is sparkling and her coloured areas are sound and even in tone. Today her full pantaloons were however, a little woolly and she needed a little more attention to her underbelly. Very nicely tempered.
3RD CLARK’S CH HONEYGEM ETERNAL FLAME (70 36e) FN 25.05.05
A tortie smoke exotic female of almost four years. Broad well rounded skull and forehead with small ears of very good colour. Short nose with good break and small black leather. Near level bite with a few missing incisors. Ample width to cheeks but needing a little more width to muzzle for perfection. Firm chin to balance. Cobby and heavy, yet still very feminine, standing on short thick legs with short tail to balance. Super ash white contrasts of approximately 50% white to colour black and vibrant shades of red evenly intermingled and not patched on her top coat. Today she was shedding her coat by the handful although still maintaining a good amount of density and plushness. A sweet natured girl who was just a little nervous today.
A.V. VISITORS NEUTER
1ST WELSH’S KLASSYKLOGS KLARETT 913C50 MN 5.4.08
Red point Birman boy of thirteen months old. Very mature in looks for his age with a strong and muscular body showing excellent bone and balance. Broad rounded skull with medium ears set well apart. Stunning round deep blue eyes. Medium length nose with a slight dip and full rounded cheeks. Level bite with good strength to chin. Even matching gloves with tapering gauntlets. Full ruff and good length coat of lovely silky texture. Excellent contrasts between pale cream body and rich red coloured points. Medium length tail that is well covered and bushy. He had been expertly prepared and had the most wonderful laid back temperament. A joy to handle.
2ND CALDWELL’S GR CH CALLOUI ENRICO (13c2) MN 30.04.06
Blue point Birman boy of almost three years. Broad rounded skull with medium sized ears set well. Very expressive dark blue eyes . Medium length nose with a slight dip in profile and grey leather. Full cheeks, good width to muzzle, level bit and fim chin. Very well built lad with excellent bone and weight with medium length legs, big paws and fully furnished bushy tail in proportionate length to his body. He has a good ruff framing his face. Even gloves and socks. Clear blue points with creamy white body coat showing slight shading. Easy to handle but had a ‘Birman grumble’ all the time he was out of the pen.
3RD PERKIN’S ZENITH BI GOLLY (12a1) MN 11.06.06
Black and white Persian of almost three years. Broad well rounded smooth skull. Small neat well set ears. Very bold round orange eyes. Short nose, good break, full leather. Full cheeks and muzzle. Slightly undershot bite. Shallow chin. Black to head top and ears. Full white collar chest and underside. He is approximately 50% colour to white. The black is rich, glossy and sound with no stray white hairs. Very short, full black tail excellent masculine cobby body of good size and weight with short thick legs. Today he was not a happy boy.
A.V. VISITORS NEUTER
1ST WILKINSON’S COONTASTIC EDUARDO (64 41sw) MN 29.04.08
Classic silver tabby Maine Coon of eleven and a half months. Lovely head for size and shape square muzzle. Shallow curve to nose. Firm chin level bite. Tall well placed ears with lovely tufted tips. Beautiful expressive hazel eyes. Long legs with well rounded large paws and long toe tufts. Very long tail. Glossy top coat with very well defined black classic tabby markings on face. White chin chest and underbelly. His legs all show patches of very clear tabby markings. He has no more than one third white to two thirds colour. A gentle giant with an adorable temper.
2ND PATTERSON’S FORESTSHADOW CONAN (6731t) MN 18.04.08
Brown tabby and white Norwegian Forest Cat celebrating his first birthday today. Triangular head with long straight profile and strong chin. Large ears with good width at base, set high and fully furnished. Large eyes slightly oblique. Very large boy with heavy bone standing tall on legs and long in body. Long tail reaching to shoulders. Beautiful full coat with ruff and knickerbockers but today soft and fluffy in texture and not displaying a water repellent undercoat. His coat is warm copper in colour with black tabby markings. White to chin, bib, underbelly and all four legs. A very laid back boy with excellent temperament.
3RD LYLE’S MIDNIGHTSTAR DREAMSCOMETRU (66 31)MN
Seal Bi Colour Ragdoll boy of just ten months of age and looking much older in appearance. Nice head shape with good width to cheeks and well developed muzzle. Gentle dip to nose that is retrousse at the tip. Medium sized ears, wide at base and well set. Large eyes of deep blue with slight oblique setting. A very large boy with excellent bone and muscle. Strong legs and large Paws with good length to tail which is fully plumed. Good preparation to coat that is soft and fine in texture and of a good length, showing full knickerbockers and ruff chevron to face, white chin, chest and full collar. White to underbelly and legs, face, ears and tail seal. Predominantly warm beige with slight shading to top coat and a white stripe to his back. A difficult lad to handle and not with the best of manners but a beautiful boy to look at.
BRISTOL & DISTRICT CLUB CLASS-
A.C. PERSIAN ADULT
1ST LOVESY’S CH PERSILUS NEAPOLITANA (12a1)
Black & White Bi-Colour Female.
2ND HOWES’S HONEYMIST BLACK MAXIMUS (1)
Black male.
A.C PERSIAN KITTEN
1ST HENDERSON’S MAVOURNEEN HOKUS POCUS (12a1)
Black & White Bi-Colour Female with the most exquisite temperament.
2ND EMERY’S SWINGLETREE ANDY PANDY (13B2)
Blue Colourpoint Male.
A.C. PERSIAN NEUTER
1ST EMERY’S PR CUSHKA PANSY POTTER (13b10)
Lilac-Cream Colourpoint Female.
Many thanks to Elaine, Lisa and John for inviting me to their show and also for such generous hospitality. I had an enjoyable day, ably assisted by my steward, Andy Finch. Always a quiet, gentle handler of the cats and great company. Thanks, Andy.
BSH CINNAMON/FAWN SELF/COLOURPOINTED ADULT INTERMEDIATE
1 IC & BOB. CARNELL’S MISSKIN TOFFEE CREAMS – 02.06.08. Fawn colourpointed male. Rather large ears which he tends to hold forward, good width between. Broad across the rounded forehead and the cheeks are developing well. Large round pale blue eyes. Broad nose leading to a slightly narrow muzzle but this has plenty of time to develop more. Level bite. Broad chest to the body which is of a good size for his age and has a solid feel to it. Good bone to the legs, paws are slightly oval in shape. Balanced length tail showing faint pattern rings. Lovely coat texture, firm and dense . Clear magnolia body colour with well matched pints, the colour of which is difficult to assess in the hall lighting.
AC BSH ADULT ASSESSMENT
Merit to LEIGHTON’S PORTEOUS SPIN THE BOTTLE – 20.05.08. Blue ticked tabby male. A well grown boy of good type. Rounded top of head with neat ears set wide and low. Broad heavy brow and the cheeks show good development. Round eyes of pale orange. Very short broad nose, full rounded muzzle with a firm chin. Level bite. Well grown weighty body with a broad chest and good depth. Short sturdy legs with plenty of bone, firm rounded paws. Thick tail with rounded tip showing some faint rings. Lovely dense, short coat of a firm texture. Mid blue showing good banding and even ticking. Lovely contrast base colour which is clearly shown on his face, chest and legs. Several rings on chest and a clear ‘M’ on his forehead. Relaxed lad in good condition. A very nice example of this new breed to which he should be an asset!
BSH AC COLOURPOINTED (EX. CINNAMON & FAWN) KITTEN MALE
1PHILLIPS’ AMECABLE HARVEY WALLBANGER – 12.11.08. Red. Nicely rounded top of head with good width between ears which I hope he will grow into. Rounded brow and cheeks are filling out well. Round eyes of deep blue in the centre but paler outer. Good break to the broad nose. Muzzle to fill still, level bite. Well grown body which is tall on the legs at present, rounded paws. Balanced tail which tapers almost to a point. Lovely coat which is extremely short and of good density with a crisp texture. Clear creamy body colour apart from. Slight tonal shading at the base of his back. The pints are well developed, deep red on his ears, paler mask, legs and tail.
BSH AC COLOURPOINTED (EX.CINNAMON & FAWN) KITTEN FEMALE
1 & BOB. HOLLOWAY’S WINDYMEADOW BABYSHAMBLES – 04.08.08. Lilac tortie. I loved this girl! Completely round head with tiny ears set well apart. Rounded top of head and forehead. Deep blue eyes which are completely round. Cheeks starting to fill. Short broad nose with a good break. Full rounded muzzle with a firm chin. Level bite. Solid cobby body with well boned short legs and rounded paws. Rounded tip to the correct length tail. Excellent coat, short, dense and crisp. Clear magnolia body with marching points of well mingled pale lilac and cream. Congratulations on being Best British Kitten.
1 WILLIAMS’ CERINDACAT ROYAL EMPRESS – 24.08.08. Lilac. Ears large and open at the base and there is very little width between them. Nicely rounded forehead. Round eyes of clear blue. There is very little cheek development as yet and the muzzle is narrow. Level bite. Long narrow body which is tall on legs which could be sturdier. Correct length tail but it is rather thin with a pointed tip. The coat is long and lays flat on her back. It has fair density but is soft in texture. Some tonal shading to the body with good contrast to the well matched points but the lilac lacks warmth. Seven month old baby obviously going through her gangly stage!
BSH TIPPED NEUTER
1 PC & BOB. DAVID’S CH MAROZKA FROLIKA – 19.09.05. Black tipped female. Lovely round head with very small ears set well in to the contour of the head. Good width across the rounded forehead. Big round eyes of excellent deep green. Full cheeks, short broad nose and a strong muzzle with a good chin. Level bite. Broad chest to a small body but it is all in proportion and there is good boning to the legs. Small rounded feet. Thick tail with rounded tip. The coat is very long but dense and crisp in texture. Quite heavy black tipping but it is evenly distributed and there is good outlining to the eyes and nose leather.
AC COLOURPOINTED (EX. CINNAMON & FAWN) NEUTER MALE
Considered for BOB only – BOB to KEELING’S IGR PR MOORMIST PERSEUS. Very nice lad who went on to be Best British Exhibit, congratulations.
AC COLOURPOINTED (EX.CINNAMON & FAWN) NEUTER FEMALE
1 & PC. CROOK’S MIBAYBESE ZARA – 30.03.06. Lilac. Lovely neat round head. Rounded top with well set small ears. Broad across the brow and well filled cheeks. Big round eyes of deep clear blue. Good break to the short nose. Full rounded muzzle with a firm chin. Level bite. Broad chest to a cobby compact body which is low on short thick legs. Firm rounded feet. Very dense coat of a good texture but it is somewhat long. Body quite shaded but it is tonal and there is good contrast to the points which in the hall lighting looked rather a dark shade of lilac.
AC BSH OR SELKIRK REX JUNIOR ADULT MALE
1 LEIGHTON’S PORTEOUS SPIN THE BOTTLE
2 HAZEL’S WYREWOOD CONQUEROR – 06.07.07. Black Selkirk Rex shorthair..
3 OUGHTIBRIDGE-HEARLEY’S TANGLEKEYS TOMINTOUL – 24.06.08. Cream colourpointed.
AC BSH OR SELKIRK REX JUNIOR ADULT FEMALE
1 HOLLOWAY’S WINDYMEADOW FABIO AURELIO – 15.05.08. Red colourpointed.
2 PHILLIPS’ MIBAYBESE MYLEEKLA – 20.06.07. Lilac colourpointed.
3 DAVIES’ WICKEDWITCH DAISY MAY – 18.11.07. Lilac tortie colourpointed.
AC BSH OR SELKIRK REX SELF BREEEDERS KITTEN
1 GRAY’S STONEMARR KING-OF-LEON – 31.10.08. Blue male.
AC BSH OR SELKIRK REX SENIOR NEUTER
1 LEONARD’S CH GRAYGEES SILVER TABBY – 01.10.05. Black silver tabby female.
2 STEELE’S GR CH & GR PR STEELAWAY SAMSARA – 08.08.04. Black tortie and white.
3. WILDERSPIN’S CH & GR PR JANAMEL MISS SILVERSOX – 20.05.94. Lilac colourpointed.