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Coventry & Leicester Cat Club
28th February 2009
Thanks to Mark, Lesley and the committee for the kind invitation to judge at the show this year. A very busy but enjoyable day all round, made even better by having my dear friend Anna to steward! She is such a great steward as well as super company and the cats appreciate her gentle handling as much as I do!!!
AOV SLH PREMIER MALE: What a fantastic class of quality neuters!
GR PR TURNER’S PR GROOVICATS SPIRIT OF AMERICA 66. A most impressive young man who just had such presence! Super head and type with nicely set ears on a flat plane. Nicely rounded muzzle and cheeks. Expressive eyes of lovely deep blue in colour. Super profile with retrousse nose. Chin balances nicely. Very well grown with super physique. Medium length limbs with strong paws. Tail balances his body. Very well shown and such a lovely boy to handle.
RES GR PR TURNER’S PR MAJANCO INDIGO GEM 64 20a. Another really very lovely exhibit with large high set ears with lovely tufts and tips. High cheek bones. Nice head balance width to length. Shallow concave curve to profile just a hint of a slight bump on his nose. Lovely perpendicular line and firm chin. Massive frame with lovely boning to his long legs. Tail in proportion to his body. Lovely mushroom ground colouring with a pleasing shade of blue and distinct tabby patterning. Very well shown.
AOV SLH PREMIER FEMALE:
GR PR BUNCE’S GR PR KEVERSTONE CLEMENTINE 64 31et. I have not seen this lovely girl for a while and she was looking absolutely lovely today. Very balanced head type with large nicely set ears with super tufts and tips. Expressive eyes that were large and slightly obliquely set. High cheek bones with very nice breadth to length balance. Shallow concave curve to profile and nice perpendicular line from nose tip to chin. Substantial frame with lovely boning and long tail. Her coat was very well shown and with lovely vibrant colours and patterning. She was very nervous but we were able to appreciate her finer qualities while she was happy on our table.
RES GR PR STABLES IMP GR CH & PR CANONNA MERLIESIN MELODY 63b. Super Somali who pushed Clementine very close in deed. In the most fantastic condition for a 91/2 year old! Such a sweet girl with the most lovely head type, so gently rounded and with the typical Somali smile. Very nicely set ears with the real crescent shape. Expressive eyes large, and accentuated by the dark surrounding colouring and her spectacles. Slight nose break to profile. Her body was very well muscled and well fed! Long elegant limbs with oval paws. Her tail just a little on the sort side for balance. Her coat was fine and close lying along her spine, with a pleasing ruff and breeches. Very nicely ticked coat with rich chestnut brown colouring, consisting of dark chocolate ticking and a warm apricot base coat. Very well shown.
RED SELF ADULT FEMALE:
1 CC BOB MORRIS’S COUNTRYGIRL CHERRYBLOSSOM 4. Sweet young female of 10 months. Broad top of head with neat well ears. Round eyes of excellent colour and adequate size. Short nose with wide cheeks. Good bite and firm chin. Small but compact body. Short, full tail. Well shown quite sound red coat of very nice texture.
TORTIE/CHOCOLATE TORTIE AND WHITE ADULT:
BOB ONLY GR CH DAYZEE SUMTHINSPECIAL 12 1. This quality female was very nicely balanced with super head type. Cobby frame covered with high white nicely patched coat. Very well shown and very sweet to handle.
BLUE/LILAC TORTIE AND WHITE ADULT:
1 CC BOB WILLIAMS ALINDAS FORWISTERRIA 12 2. I did debate about awarding this female the CC. She had a good top of head and smooth skull with well set quite neat ears. Round eyes of sound orange colouring. Short nose with wide cheeks. Scissor bite and firm chin. Cobby frame that was a little lightweight, I would suspect she had been calling. Her coat was clearly patched with cream and blue on her back, with white patches to her face, bib, legs and tummy. She would have benefitted from a bit more preparation but taking into account the changing coats at this time of year I eventually decided to give her the CC.
BLACK, RED, TORTIE ETC SHADED AND TIPPED CAMEO ADULT MALE: Two young males with considerable quality.
1 CC BOB MERCHANT’S HONEYGEM SUNKISSED HERO 51d. Super broad top to head with neat, well set ears. Round eyes of super colour. Short nose with wide cheeks. Scissor bite and firm chin. Large yet cobby frame with short tail. In full coat that was very well groomed and was a super tone of red with almost white contrasting and very evenly distributed.
2 BAYLISS’S TAMOSAH GREAT EXPECTATIONS 51. Another very young male but not quite so well balanced facially as yet. Promising top of head with quite neat ears. I felt he was a little top heavy in his facial balance as yet with quite a strong brow. Round eyes with the colour still not completely set. Short nose and wide cheeks. Acceptable bite and chin, I would like a shade more strength around his jaw. Large frame with good boning and short tail. His coat was full and well shown, but in the process of changing which resulted in his contrasts not being as well defined and I did think that he was rather heavily shaded on his face.
BLACK, RED, TORTIE ETC SHADED AND TIPPED CAMEO ADULT FEMALE:
1 CC WITHHELD MERCHANT’S BARRKUDOS KISSEDBYABREEZE 51d. This young lady was really showing her coat to the best advantage both for colouring and contrast. Sadly I considered that her face was not completely straight and she was also missing a canine tooth.
GOLDEN PERSIAN ADULT: I was very sorry but due to excessive amount of powder I had to disqualify the only exhibit in this class.
BROWN/BLUE TABBY INC BI COLOUR MAINE COON ADULT MALE: I was asked to judge this class at lunch time. I do hope exhibitors were not too disappointed at the substitute!
1 CC BOB BLADES DOTCOM LINCOLN 64 41W. Very mature looking young man with large upright ears, set apart but not at all low. Super furnishings. Pleasing length to width balance. High cheeks. Expressive eyes nicely set. Shallow concave curve to profile with super square muzzle and nice chin. Long body and tail with super weight and substantial long legs. Tail well furnished and in proportion to his body. Very nicely presented with very clear classic tabby patterning and with such a warm colour.
2 GREEN’S CH KEVERSTONE ROCKNROLLREBEL 64 20. I have given this chap a CC in the past and do admire him very much too. He also has very refined and stylish head type but today his coat colouring was slightly colder than Lincoln and was needing a little more finish to his preparation. His coat was definitely on the verge of moulting and as such I do appreciate it is not easy to keep them looking at their best.
BROWN/BLUE TABBY INC BI COLOUR MAINE COON ADULT FEMALE:
1 CC HORTON’S RUTTERKIN GANSTER’S MOLL 64 41W. Just 9 months old but looking the most mature of the young ladies on the day! Decent head type with large ears set nicely on her skull with nice furnishings. Large, expressive eyes that were slightly obliquely set and very expressive. I would not like to see any more curve to her profile but she did have a very nicely developed squareness to her muzzle and perpendicular line from nose tip to chin. Long body that was nicely developed for her age and long tail to match! Nice well boned long limbs with substantial rounded paws. Well shown with full ruff and breeches. Her coat patterning was classic and fairly well marked, just a little diffused along her spine. Handled well.
2 BUTLER’S JINGLEBELLES LADYOF ATHENA 64 41w. Just one week older than the winner and fundamentally a pleasing girl. She just needs more time to develop further width to her face to balance it completely. Shallow concave curve to profile and I would prefer slightly more strength to her chin to make the squareness of muzzle more complete. Long frame and tail. Nice body weight. Rather diffused patterning to her coat that was nicely shown.
3 not named in catalogue. Although the oldest at 9 months 3 weeks this little lady was the least mature looking and again needing to develop the width of her head to balance her strong muzzle and chin. I also felt that on the day her eyes were rather too round – perhaps down to being a little nervous and overawed by it all. Pleasing body and tail with good weight and substance with solid limbs and large round paws. Well shown and just needing more time to pull it all together.
SILVER TABBY MAINE COON ADULT FEMALE:
1 CC NICOLSON’S LYNXELOT MISTINGUET 64 41s. 1 year 10 months and slightly tetchy today! Very well developed and muscled lass. Pleasing head type with large, high set ears that were nicely furnished. Large, slightly obliquely set eyes that were very expressive. Shallow concave curve to profile and quite a firm chin. I would just have liked a little more squareness to her muzzle for perfection! Very well shown with slight diffusing to her patterning but very clear silver and well shown.
2 ROBERTS’ JERNAHAN JULIE MAY 64 41gs. Much younger lass of 11 months and slightly adolescent as yet but with much to commend her. Pleasing head type with decent width to her cheeks. Large, well set ears and nicely tufted. Expressive large eyes slightly obliquely set. Shallow concave curve to her nose. Nice muzzle developing. Very nice body and tail, short of coat that was nicely marked and clear silver. Overall just needing more time to develop further.
3 KILMARTIN’S NITERAP CATRAYA 64 41sw. Baby of the class at just 9 months and I really did like her very clear silver colouring and nice patterning. For me she was just a little fine in her head and yet, needing to develop more width to her cheeks and muzzle. Very lovely eyes that were large, expressive and well set. Shallow concave curve to profile. Just needs to develop further in her muzzle and cheeks. Very lovely to handle and so self assured.
BOB WAITE’S CH OLIROSE SILVER STORM 64 41sw. Looking very much the part with very pleasing head type and well shown.
AOC MAINE COON KITTEN MALE:
1 BOB EDWARDS DARKTOWER INDIGO 64 16. I really liked this young boy he has such a stylish look and very nice personality. Super head type with large, upright ears well set and nicely tufted. Slightly obliquely set eyes that were large and bold. Shallow concave curve to profile and finishing with super square muzzle. Substantial frame for a 8 month old! Long body and tail with substantial boning. Long coat with full ruff and breeches. Nice texture and well shown.
2 CHADWICK’S INDYS JULPITER BLUE 64 36a. Another really very nice boy who has super quality too, also having very pleasing head type but the deciding factor was his chin just needs a little more depth to balance. What a super class to judge.
AOC MAINE COON KITTEN FEMALE:
1 KILMARTIN’S LIONMAINE LIMITED EDITION 64 41ew. I have judged this young lady before and her qualities are very promising indeed! She has a super expression and nicely balanced head type. Large, well set ears with lovely furnishings. Expressive large eyes slightly obliquely set. Shallow concave curve to profile and a very promising muzzle developing. Well put together proportioned frame with nice length to that and her tail. Super coat that was so well shown and displaying nice patterning and vibrancy in her tortie colours. Very confident and flashy young lady!
2 HARTE’S RUSKITA CHANDALINI ELPHIE 64 41ew. Another very pleasing young lady with nicely balanced head type developing. Large well set ears, Expressive eyes of good size and setting. Her nose just spoilt the overall balance as she had a nose bump in profile. Firm chin and nice muzzle developing. Long body and tail that was of lovely weight. Long nicely furnished tail. Very well shown with decent length ruff and breeches. Again very nicely coloured and tabby pattern.
3 ATKINSON’S KATMEA FELICITY SHAGWELL 64 15. I thought this kitten would give the others a real run for their money and she does have the most delightful type and expression. I was mortified to find that she has an incorrect bite. I pray that it corrects itself as she matures further.
SELKIRK REX ADULT INTERMEDIATE MALE:
1 BOB HAZEL’S WYREWOOD CONQUEROR 79S 15 1 year 7 months. I just loved this male’s physique as well as his very handsome head and type! Lovely round, broad head with really full cheeks, slightly rounded forehead and curved top of head. Short thick neck. Lovely eyes that were round and well opened. Short nose with slight downward slant. Loved his muzzle with well padded whisker pads and that desired rectangular impression. Very nicely curly and broken whiskers. Level bite with firm chin. Cobby body of rectangular shape and wonderful boning to his legs. Lovely muscled feel to him! I was very taken with his coat that was thick and dense and so well curled everywhere! Well shown and very self assured.
2 CREATON & WALKER’S CURLU NATE 79L 15 10 months. This was just a really hard decision and I loved this young man too and he is going to be equally as stunning with a few more months development under his belt!! Very pleasing head type again and with the most wonderful long coat that was carrying really lovely tousled and randomly curled. So sweet to handle as well.
SELKIRK REX ADULT INTERMEDIATE FEMALE:
1 IC BEARD-SMITH’S MEWSOS WALTZIN MATILDA 79L 15b 21/2 years.
Smaller female with quite nice type. Her ears were perhaps a little small in size but nicely set within the contours of her round head. Nice size round eyes. Medium width muzzle with well padded whisker pads and good chin to balance. Cobby rectangular frame with nice limbs and paws. Medium length tail that was thick and round at the tip. Her coat was really dense and well curled. Well shown.
SELKIRK REX NEUTER INTERMEDIATE MALE:
1 IC BUCKS CURLU OSCAR 79L 40/7. I really liked this young man, he does have really very nice rounded broad head with very pleasing forehead and curved top of head. Medium sized ears that were set nicely into the contours of his head. Expressive eyes that were round and large. Short, broad nose with slightly downward tilt. Super muzzle with well padded whisker pads. Lovely broken curly whiskers. Firm chin. Stocky cobby frame with medium length and nice limbs. Medium, rounded tail. His coat was a real picture, semi long with a wealth of random, tousled curls. So well shown and great to handle.
2 MINSHALL’S TRUEBLU ROCKABILLY 79S 15d. Mature lad with nice rounded head and medium ears well set on his skull. Nice curve to the top of his head. For me his eyes although round were a little overshadowed by his brow making them look less bold. Very broad nose with slightly downward tilt. Broad cheeks. Padded whisker pads giving the desired rectangular impression. Curly and broken whiskers. Massive frame supported by substantial medium length legs. Medium length tail with rounded tip. Short coat that was well curled and of plush dense feeling.
SELKIRK REX NEUTER INTERMEDIATE FEMALE:
1 IC GILLOTT’S AMAZOLOU EDNA MODE 79S 36e. This lady was a little nervous to handle but was of pleasing head type. Medium ears nicely set on her rounded skull. Expressive eyes that were round and of nice size. Short, broad nose and nice rectangular muzzle. Her coat was very nicely curled, random with thick, plush texture and well shown.
2 GILLOTT’S CURLU COCO 79L 21. I actually preferred this more mature female’s head and balance but sadly her owner had not managed to keep on top of her coat and it needed far more work to get her ready for the show bench. I look forward to her being back on the show bench later in the season with a super new season’s coat.
RADIUS MALE OR FEMALE:
1 CH KEVERSTONE ROCKNROLL REBEL
2 GR CH FUSHOULU CARSOO 13c2. A very mature 9 year old male with very nice head type, strong, broad head with medium sized ears very well spaced apart on his skull. Almost round eyes that I would have preferred just a shade larger but a strong shade of blue. Medium length nose with slight dip in profile. Full round cheeks. Acceptable depth of chin. Lovely body weight with medium length tail balancing well. His gloves dipped slightly to the inner on his front legs. His hind sock covering the entire paw, with the gauntlets half way up his hocks, good width but just a little blunt in their finish. Pale grey points that were evenly coloured and minimal shading to his body colouring. Well shown.
3 PENBERIS EVENING STAR 13c5
AV BREEDERS MALE OR FEMALE:
1 CALDWELL’S GR PR CALLOUI ENRICO 13c2. Impressive very mature 12 year 9 month exhibit. Very broad top of head with full rounded cheeks. Medium sized ears spaced well apart on his head. Expressive sound deep blue eyes that were a little deep set to really balance his head. Medium length nose with shallow dip. Chin balances his face. Long, large body and tail in proportion. Medium length legs with short, strong paws. His points colouring were nice tone of blue-grey and his body fur was long and silky in texture. His gloves and gauntlets were evenly matched.
2 ALLEN’S PR SPIRITDANCERS DARCEY 66 31. Pleasing exhibit with nice overall head and type with good width and well set medium sized ears slightly forward tilting. Expressive eyes of decent blue colouring. Correct profile with slight retrousse end to nose. I would just have liked him to be a little heavier in the body. Well shown and sweet to handle.
3 STABLES CH MERLIESIN ITSAKINDA MAGIC 63d
AV NOT BRED BY EXHIBITOR MALE OR FEMALE:
1 GR PR KEVERSTONE CLEMENTINE
2 GRANT’S MABALAKAT SILVER SURFER 64 41sw. This young man was really impressive. Shown in absolute top condition, he has a superb head type with super breadth and high cheek bones. Large, high set ears with extravagant ear furnishings. Very expressive green eyes, large and slightly obliquely set. Shallow concave curve to profile and a wonderful muzzle and chin His physique very well developed with substantial frame and long tail. Very well shown coat with clear classic tabby pattern and with just a minimal amount of tarnishing on his nose. Such a sweet boy to handle.
3 IMP GR CH & PR CANONNA MERLIESIN MELODY
AV SLH CAT/KITTEN/NEUTER BORN IN MAY:
1 TAYLOR’S CH BRIZLINCOAT ARABIAN NITE 63a. What an amazingly friendly male. He was so pleased to come and show himself off. Very pleasing head and with that typical Somali look and elegance. His coat was of a really rich colour with super texture and ticking. Very nicely shown and a pleasure to judge.
2 Not in catalogue placed third in Brown tabby Maine coon female open
My thanks to Mark and the Club for inviting me back to this ever popular, busy show. Special thanks to Rowena Murphy for having the commitment to fly over from Cork with me to steward, which she did with efficiency and enthusiasm.
AV ORIENTAL IMPERIAL GRAND CHAMPION MALE - IGCC, TARBOX'S GR CH TIJANMEEK MCLAREN, 37fn, 18mths. A sturdy looking fellow who still had plenty of grace and elegance. Strong head, almost perfectly straight profile. Ears wide based and well set, ideally could be a touch larger. Even chin, bite complete but a little irregular. Eyes oriental shape, beautiful almond green with a wistful expression, a real heartbreaker. Good length firm body, long fine limbs and lovely long tail. Shining coat of very good texture, roots a little pale on the sides but fully in tone with his warm apricot colour, which had correct dusted effect. Handsome cat with a good steady temperament.
AC SIAMESE/BALINESE IMPERIAL GRAND PREMIER MALE - IGPC, SHAWLEY'S UK GR PR HIGHIQ XTRAVAGANZA, 32 1, 3yrs 9mths. Long wedge and wide spaced ears formed a beautiful triangle. Fairly straight profile, even chin, bite meets although there were some teeth missing. Eyes of gorgeous shape and expression, intense sapphire colour. Long well nourished body carrying a bit of weight, long legs with neat oval feet. Clear tabby markings on head with "M" and single ribbons, leg bars, well ringed tail just long enough, dark heels. Short close lying coat of good texture, unfortunately very shaded on the body, retaining a patch of contrast on top of head. He had presence and poise to go with his extremely good looks. Once they start darkening I don't know that there is much one can do to stop it, so I was glad to award him an Imperial before he gets any darker!
Res IGPC w/h. 2, MEEK'S GR PR ABICASA DONGIOVANNI, 24a, 5yrs 9mths. Although his extravagant ears did give him a certain glamour, I felt his head was out of balance. Wedge very wide at top narrowing to a rather sharp muzzle. Good profile, flat forehead, chin slides back a fraction, teeth missing. Ears very low slung, almost hugging his face. Occipital bone prominent at back of head. Widely spaced eyes, oriental shape and lovely blue colour. Long fine neck, long firm body and fine legs. Long tail, almost perfect but for a "suspicion" at tip. Beautiful coat quality, shining condition, shaded on body and rather dark points. Gentle temperament.
AC SIAMESE/BALINESE IMPERIAL GRAND PREMIER FEMALE - IGPC w/h. 1, MEEK'S GR PR SHERMESE CHINA DOLL, 24, 1yr 8mths. Elegant girl with a medium wedge and well set pointed ears. Slight dip on profile, strong chin and acceptable bite. Well shaped eyes of medium bright blue, showing the haws a little. Long neck and limbs, solid body, superb long tail. Excellent coat condition, lovely deep seal points, heavy shading over body. She was almost there, very pretty and elegant but just lacking that outstanding quality demanded for this award.
2, GODWIN'S CH & GR PR GENETTA BLUE HYACINTH, 24a, 5yrs 7mths. A strong reliable sort who also needed more of the top quality. Good enough wedge, ears well placed but could be a bit larger. Profile fairly good with bump over the brow. Chin even, bite scissored over. Eyes lovely shape and excellent hue. Long elegant neck, long substantial body, long legs and neat paws. Tail fine and excellent length. Beautiful coat and colouring with soft blue points, the tail turning darker.
ORIENTAL RED ADULT - 1, CC & BOB, TARBOX'S CH TIJANMEEK NAVHRA, M, 18mths. Medium to long wedge on this strong masculine boy. Very good profile, firm chin, bite acceptably even. Well set ears of good size and flare. Oriental green eyes. Long lithe body, strong elegant limbs and long fine tail. Coat short and sound but felt a bit harsh down the spine. Nice bright colouring showing some pattern.
ORIENTAL TORTIE KITTEN - 1 & BOB, SHORT'S CHAPELROSE FROM ME TO YOU, F, 37m, 8mths 1wk. A lovely girl with lots of character. Well shaped wedge with good top, ears well set and wide at base. Exemplary straight profile, firm chin, bite almost perfect. Eyes good oriental shape, hazel tinted green toning nicely with her ensemble. Long elegant body of good size and weight, long legs and tail. Soft fine coat of well mixed colours, basic warm spicy cinnamon with shades of red, including bright red and sound enough. Talkative and sweet natured.
ORIENTAL BLUE NEUTER - 1, PC & BOB, LLOYD'S GR CH SEIDO SEASCAPE, FN, 8yrs 10mths. Excellent girl for her age, preserving all her teeth and bite was ok. Long wedge, medium sized ears which were well shaped and set. Slight dip on profile, firm even chin. Lovely eyes of super green. Not much of a neck but a long strong body, she obviously enjoys her food like a happy neuter should! Long elegant legs and neat spoon feet. Tail fine and tapered but needs a bit more length. Short sound coat of even blue, in shining condition. A pleasure to handle.
ORIENTAL LILAC NEUTER - 1, PC & BOB, LORD'S GR PR TENAJ PINK PANTHER, MN, 3yrs 5mths. Elegant boy with good type and balance. Even medium to long wedge, good profile with just a hint of a bump midway, even chin. Bite crooked and slightly scissored at one end but on the whole nothing serious. Oriental eyes of bright green with solemn expression. Very alert ears, well placed and wide at base. Long firm well muscled body, long fine legs and tail of adequate length. Even lilac colour on a beautiful quality coat, showing just a little ghost marking on thighs. Very good natured but obviously disturbed by people on the balcony. I know people like to watch the proceedings but cats don't like the distraction!
ORIENTAL RED NEUTER - 1, PC & BOB, MANSFIELD'S TOGHAR SERENGETI, MN, 11mths 1wk. Agile and elegant boy. Long rather fine wedge, well set ears when he relaxed and didn't prick them up. Profile almost straight, had just a gentle curve. Even chin, bite acceptable (he was an accomplished wriggler). Nicely slanted eyes with dilated pupils but a good green colour observable in corners. Long neck on athletic muscled body, fine legs and tail. Close short coat of a bright rich red, sound enough but showing strong markings.
ORIENTAL SHADED NEUTER - BOB to LUND'S GR PR SMAUG TY, MN, 43ds, 2yrs. Lovely head on this handsome boy, good profile and chin, bite complete and fairly even. Well set large open ears. Olive green eyes of excellent shape. Long neck and strong rangy body with good muscle, fine legs and balanced tail. Delicate colouring on close shaded coat of excellent texture, a little hard to detect the silver content under the hall lighting. Well worth BOB.
SIAMESE LILAC POINT ADULT MALE - 1, CC, WILLIAMS' POLLYBEE LORD BOYSTERER, 16mths. Lovely wedge shape on strong head with well set ears and good top. Noble profile and even chin with signs of a little acne underneath it. Eyes of good colour, inclined to squeeze them half shut, a reaction to tension. Strong body, not overfine but well balanced with long limbs and tail. Beautiful coat texture but hardly any points colour except for a faint blush over mask and ears - he must live in a hothouse! Gentle but rather nervous.
2, WHYTE'S GENETTA GLENGARRY, 1yr 7mths. Quite a good wedge shape with fine muzzle. Ears well set when relaxed, wide at base. Profile had slightly uneven line, good chin and bite. Eyes medium bright blue, again a better shape when relaxed. Tall elegant cat with a long firm body and legs, spoon feet. Tail adequate length, turning a bit rusty. Very nice lilac points elsewhere and shown in lovely condition.
BOB to OWEN'S GR CH ROYSTERER SNOWDANDY, 2yrs 5mths. Mature and imposing fellow, obviously the dad of CC winner. They had many similarities, including the tendency to squeeze up the eyes. Amusingly, they seemed to recognise each other while he was on the trolley, he almost said "hello son." Strong head with good profile and deep chin, he had lost a number of incisors from bite. Long strong body and well balanced limbs. Super coat quality with lightly coloured points of even soft lilac.
SIAMESE LILAC POINT ADULT FEMALE - 1, CC, DAVIES' BURNTHWAITES DANCING QUEEN, 9mths 1wk. Very pretty and feminine. Head somewhat fine with straight profile, good chin and bite. She was inclined to push whisker pads forward, disturbing the lines of the wedge. Lovely large ears, wide based and well set. Oriental shaped eyes with good bright colour. Elegant fine neck and body, long legs and long tapered tail. Soft pinky lilac points, colour shy on the legs. Well presented and now just needs time to develop.
SIAMESE RED POINT ADULT - 1, CC & BOB, STOKES' LITTLEFEAT ROSARITA, F, 15mths 2wks. Very sweet but a tense young girl at first. Good wedge and profile, even chin, bite marginally scissored. Beautifully flared ears. Sapphire eyes looking full through tension. Long fine neck, substantial firm body. Fine legs and dainty feet, tapered tail of adequate length. Superb coat quality, close lying and silky textured. Points colour developing, fiery red gold on the ears. She settled after a bit of petting.
SIAMESE TABBY POINT ADULT - CC & BOB w/h. 1, ELLIS'S NITSILIK SOUND OF SEIL, F, 32 1, 12mths 3wks. She was so beautiful but for a withholding fault. Medium length wedge, broad across the eyes, which were a beautiful shape and intense colour. Good profile, narrow but even chin, excellent ear set and wide top of head. Muscular body, elegant legs and fine dainty feet. Tail fine and well ringed, of balanced length, more's the pity she had a definite kink at the tip so the outcome was inescapable. Strong thumbmarks and facial tracings, faint leg bars and nice dark heels. Most attractive contrast, with body as yet barely shaded.
AC Breeders Burmese Kitten - I did enjoy being among the Burmese, and this was an interesting class of 5 little girls with not an awful lot to divide them. 1, MOORE'S DULCAMARA PETRONELLA, F, 27c, 7mths 3wks. Short broad head with blunt muzzle. Gently rounded dome, good distinct break in profile, nose a little rounded off, chin could be deeper but was well aligned, even bite. Eyes set well apart, of good shape and size. Ears on the large side but well placed and tilted. Muscular body, lovely paws and tail. Excellent coat, quite mature in texture, soft close and shiny in an even pale lilac. 2, BOARDMAN'S AMABILE BROWN DESDEMONA, F, 27, 17wks. Pretty kitten with a lovely domed head, distinct nose break, slight curve over the nose, good chin, nothing much wrong with the bite as far as could be seen. Well proportioned ears in good setting. Eyes set well apart, good shape and size, colour at the moment a dull gold. Lithe healthy body, excellent length of tail, fine legs, sweet little feet. Coat soft and kittenish with good depth of even colour. She was absolutely charming until I looked at the bite! 3, COLLINS' AUREUS SWEET JULIET, F, 27, 21wks. Excellent type short wedge, broad muzzle. Quite a good nose break, deep firm chin and level bite. Large beautiful Burmese eyes with rounded shape underneath, looking a bit apprehensive, colour probably changing but at the moment dull and unfortunately pale or I would have placed her higher. Well proportioned body with fine strong legs, oval feet, good tail. Close lying coat with sheen, rich warm brown with slight ghosting on thighs.
AC Burmese Kitten Not Bred by Exhibitor - 1, WRIGGLESWORTH'S SYKRIS AKHENATEN, MN, 27, 7mths 3wks. Good looking boy, gently rounded top of head on short wide wedge with blunt muzzle. Well placed and tilted ears of medium size. Rounded brow and quite good nose break in profile, firm chin and level bite. Large expressive eyes of fairly bright golden colour. Magnificent coat of sheer brown silk, muscular body of good weight, sturdy limbs and nice tail to balance. 2, WARD'S ADATEBU LADY CASSANDRA, F, 27, 7mths 2wks. Attractive girl with a good short head and broad muzzle. Curved nose break, firm chin, perfect bite. Forehead a little flat, well set ears. Large widely spaced eyes tinged with green, wearing an expression of innocent wonderment. Firm body, slim legs with sweet dainty paws. Tail good shape, could do with more length. Even coloured coat, a bit long but still to mature. Delightful temperament. 3, WARD'S COOMAKISTA BAZILLE, M, 27, 6mths 3wks.
AV Breeders Oriental Adult Male - 1, TARBOX'S GR CH TIJANMEEK MCLAREN. 2, TARBOX'S TIJANMEEK NAVHRA. 3, ARMITAGE'S CH CHAPELROSE OHMEOHMY, M, 37a, 15mths 2wks. Slim and elegant fellow, good profile, but nose slightly in advance of chin which was deep enough, had a few teeth missing. Ears well set on wedge. Lovely solemn oriental eyes of good green, with a small tendency to turn in the right eye but it was not a fixed astigmus. Long evenly coloured body with straight back, long tail, elegant limbs and feet. Very sweet disposition.
AC Siamese Junior - 1, FOSTER'S BOSSKIP LOTTIE, F, 24a, 13mths. Dainty young lady with a fine wedge, good profile, even chin and perfect bite. Well set ears, nicely slanted bright blue eyes. Fine sculpted body with long fine legs and feet, long whip tail. Body lightly shaded with tonal colour, soft close lying coat. Very calm and cooperative, shown in excellent condition. 2, MEE'S KINGSHAVEN HONEYBABE, F, 32b8, 10mths 1wk. Fine wedge and straight profile, well aligned chin. Bite marginally scissored. Large well set ears, rather full shaped eyes of good colour. Lovely fine neck, body and limbs, long tail showing tabby rings. Beautiful unblemished coat of good texture, with base colour of good blue caramel. I would have liked more colour breaks, especially on the left hind foot. Unfortunately very tense and coiled herself up. 3, ELLIS'S NITSILIK SOUND OF SEIL.
AC Siamese Senior - 1, OWEN'S GR CH ROYSTERER SNOWDANDY. 2, GILLEN'S CH PENDLEMIST CASTA DIVA, F, 24a, 2yrs 5mths. Calm and collected. Rather a short head but had a nice wide top with spaced large ears. Widely set eyes of beautiful shape and colour. Quite a good profile and firm chin, bite a bit irregular. Long neck and rather substantial body, long elegant legs and tail in balance. Shading over back tinged with fawn, blue points. 3, BARLOW'S DRUIDSWAY SADEH, F, 24a, 3yrs 5mths.
AC Breeders Siamese Kitten Male - 1, HIRST'S TOGHAR BY DESIGN, 32 3, 4mths 2wks. Growing up gracefully, good size and length. Elegant head with straight profile, chin a little shallow at tip, bite slightly crooked but meeting properly. Wide based and flared ears. Balanced eye shape and beautiful intense colour, ribbons developing well. Muscular and shapely body, long whip tail with plenty of rings. Chocolate tabby markings coming in nicely on a clear short and close lying coat. 2, STOKES' LITTLEFEAT READY TEDDY GO, 32a, 3mths 3wks. Lovely and lively! Excellent profile and chin, huge spaced and flared ears, wide top of head. Fabulous eyes for shape and colour. Muscular body with rather fat sides, fine legs and long fine tail. Coat of excellent close texture, points developing the required fire on ears and tail. Super little fellow, he just lost out by a whisker to the better grown kitten. Two beautiful little boys.
AC Breeders Siamese Kitten Female - 1, PALMER'S STYPERSON TOP DRAWER, 32 1, 7mths 3wks. She lived up to her name. Beautiful profile and front facial view. Very wide based ears held low at sides of head, maybe a response to the busy surroundings, she was not at ease. Chin and bite all right. Eyes quite bright colour and good shape when relaxed. Elegant body with long neck and topline, long fine legs. Strong thumbmarks and patterning, excellent long tail with rings three-quarters of the way up. 2, JONES' SARAMESE ALWAYSONMYMIND, 24c, 6mths 1wk. Long even wedge, gorgeous flared ears. Oriental blue eyes with a worried expression. I could barely see the upper incisors though there appeared nothing wrong with the profile or set of the chin, she wriggled madly at this point. Firm little body a bit overfed, fine legs and neat little feet, long whip tail. Pale points as yet on a clear close coat. Sweet kitten but very tense. 3, HANDLEY'S BABADAG MIDSUMERNITE DREAM, 24, 6mths. Another hectic wriggler. Short wedge with slightly uneven profile on forehead. Grand deep chin, bite ok. Open based well set ears. Oval eyes with good depth of colour. Long lean body and limbs, long stringy tail. Excellent contrast of warm cream body and dense seal points, mask still to develop fully as she was wearing small spectacles.
AC 24 Series Siamese Neuter - 1, COPELAND'S FLOWERDEW GTX PECTATIONS, MN, 24, 1yr 3wks. Tall standing boy, very handsome. Lovely face on long wedge with just a suggestion of a pinch. Aristocratic profile, chin near perfectly aligned and strong enough. Clear blue oriental eyes. Excellent set of large open ears. Long neck, firm strong body, long legs and long tail brindled at the root. Good seal points on a coat in sound condition. 2, MEEK'S GR PR SHERMESE CHINA DOLL. 3, COUSINS' PR RENDZINA BOND JAMESBOND, MN, 24b, 2yrs 5mths.
AC 32 Series Siamese Neuter - 1, HOCKEN'S PR EPITOME SUNDANCE, MN, 32a, 2yrs 4mtns. Lovely tall lad, profile a bit heavy over the brow. Firm even chin, bite all right. Well set ears, beautiful eyes with oriental slant, beguiling expression. Good length well toned body, limbs slender but strong, long fine tail. Ears fiery red gold, paler points and warm golden shading along back. Excellent coat and condition.
My thanks to all exhibitors who showed under me.
Thanks to Mark, Lesley and the committee for inviting me to the show. I had a busy, and very enjoyable day in the company of Nicky Butler, who is not only and excellent steward but also great company. We were fortunate to have some lovely exhibits to handle.
AV SLH IMPERIAL GRAND PREMIER FEMALE
IGP, ATTLEY’S CH & GR PR SRYALETTE BLUSHING BRIDE, 13c1, 15.11.93
Seal Point Birman. My first cat of the day – and what a way to start a show. This female is truly exquisite with a beautiful expression! She exudes wonderful Birman type with a strong broad round feminine head and well balanced, wide set ears of medium size. Full round cheeks which taper to a well developed muzzle and full chin. Large, expressive, deep blue eyes, almost round in shape. Medium length nose with a slight dip in profile. Level bite. Long bodied with a substantial feel to her, well boned limbs leading to short strong paws. Bushy tail, proportionate to body length and very well balanced. Beautiful long silky coat, pale beige in colour and showing excellent contrast with the dark seal brown points. The points were even in depth all round including the tail. Front feet had slightly scalloped gloves, easily covering all the toes. Evenly marked socks covered the back feet. Gauntlets ended about two-thirds of the way up to the hocks, a little rounded in shape rather than really tapering to points. Yes, the date of birth is correct – she really is over fifteen years old and doesn’t look a day over five – amazing! The eye colour is fantastic for her age, the coat is so pale and not shaded and she has a full set of teeth. Presented to perfection. To top everything, this girl has real presence, she knows that she is really special and behaves impeccably. I later spoke to her owner and she told me that this certificate made her up to Imperial Grand Premier. Congratulations, a very worthy winner in a large class of girls.
RESERVE, BUNCE’S GR PR KEVERSTONE CLEMENTINE, 64 31et, 11.02.07
Tortie-Tabby & White Maine Coon. A very well balanced female showing a lot of maturity for being just two years old. Lovely strong head of medium length, slightly longer than it’s breadth with fairly full cheeks and high set cheek bones. Large green eyes, set well apart and in a slight oblique setting. Shallow concave curve to the nose. Well defined square muzzle, firm deep chin. Long weighty body, very well muscled. Lovely large boning to limbs and large round tufted paws. Very well furnished flowing tail, tapering slightly towards the tip and reaching the shoulders. Full ruff framing the face, coat shorter over the shoulders and increasing down the back and sides of the body, full breeches. Beautiful coat colours, a mixture of bright red and rich brown tabby, very well marked classic tabby pattern, (which is not often seen on torties), white to chin, bib, chest, tummy and some white on all four feet. Rather shy, and like many cats today, she didn’t like the tannoy system, a typical wriggly tortie. Another very nice girl who was presented in tiptop condition.
AC BIRMAN PREMIER MALE
GRP, KEMP’S GR PR SHANDATAL IMABLUE TIGER, 13c12, 29.03.01
Blue Tabby Point Birman. A handsome chap with good breadth to the round skull and medium sized ears sitting wide apart. Well filled round cheeks, tapering to a well developed muzzle. Chin could be a little firmer though had good fullness. Large eyes, not quite round and exhibiting quite a deep shade of blue. Medium length nose with a slight dip present. Lovely long body, a large male with thick-set limbs and short strong paws. Very well balanced bushy tail. Currently in full coat with a well grown ruff and silky texture to the body. Bluish white body colour, slight top shading evident down the back. Nicely marked points, quite a deep shade of blue with a light beige agouti base colour. He had a well marked ‘m’ to the forehead, spotted whisker pads and some evidence of thumb prints to the ears. Broken stripes were present on the legs and he had several rings to the tail. Scalloped shape to gloves, white covering all the toes. Socks were a little uneven though acceptable, gauntlets showed some tapering and ended about three-quarters of the way up to the hocks. Lovely to handle, a very gentle boy.
RESERVE, SKELDING’S PR POLARPAWS DRAKOS STAR, 13c5, 16.07.06
Red Point Birman. A well grown and substantial male showing a really strong round head of very good breadth. Wide spaced ears of medium size. Full round cheeks, tapering to a very well developed muzzle, full chin. Large eyes, good almost round shape though palish blue in colour and I had to use this factor when sorting out placings. Medium length nose, slight dip present though he does have a slight nose bump. Lovely long and large body, balancing the head size well. Substantial boning to medium length limbs, short strong paws. Very well furnished tail, bushy texture and in proportion to the body. Full coat, very well developed ruff framing the face, coat was long and silky in texture. Coat colour was pale cream. Nicely marked mask and ears, limbs and tail slightly paler, the points were orange in colour. Very well marked front feet with white gloves ending just below the angle of paw and leg. Well marked socks and gauntlets which tapered to end about two-thirds of the way up to the hocks. Groomed beautifully.
AC BIRMAN PREMIER FEMALE
I took this class over when Mrs Worth was unable to come and hope that the exhibitors were not too disappointed.
IGP, ATTLEY’S CH & GR PR SRYALETTE BLUSHING BRIDE, 13c1, 15.11.93
Seal Point Birman. My Imperial winner, reported previously.
RESERVE, WALKER’S PR LACHMERE LATITA, 13c18, 22.06.05
Blue Tortie-Tabby Point Birman. A smaller female though very well balanced all round. Lovely rounded shape to the skull, showing good breadth and strength with well filled cheeks and a well defined muzzle. Medium sized ears, in balance with the head size and set wide apart. Medium shade of blue to the eyes, initially they were a little on the bold side, though much better once she relaxed. Slight dip to a nose of medium length. Full chin though it recedes a fraction. Good length to the weighty body, in balance with the head, nicely boned limbs of medium length, short paws. Well furnished bushy tail, proportionate to body length. Lovely coat qualities, long and very silky coat with a really full ruff around the neck. Off-white body colour, showing very good contrast with the points. Really well mingled points, all showing evidence of blue and shades of cream. Despite being a dilute, where the tabby markings can be more difficult to see, she did have a well marked tabby pattern to mask and limbs with some rings to the tail. Great to handle and groomed to perfection.
SORREL SOMALI ADULT
BOB, TAYLOR’S BRIZLINCOAT ARABIAN NITE, 63a, M, 31.05.07
A very elegant male of medium size with a lovely muscular feel to the body and long elegant limbs. Large ears, cupped and pricked, nicely furnished and set well apart on the head. Head shows a good moderate wedge with gentle contours, a slight indentation forming the muzzle and a nice Somali smile. Green eyes, slightly hooded, set quite obliquely and of nice size, almond in shape. Slight nose break with a slight rise to the forehead. Firm chin. Oval feet, nicely tufted. Tail balanced the body length very well, full brush, broad at its base and tapering slightly towards the end. Rich apricot base colour, very well ticked with cinnamon, darker spineline and top of tail. Well marked head with spectacles and pencil lines. Very well marked heels. Soft fine texture to the medium length coat, some ruff around the neck, well grown breeches. The coat lies flat along the spineline. A very playful and chatty chap who was well presented.
CHOCOLATE/LILAC POINT BIRMAN
PC & BOB, KEEPING’S CH BAYGAZER BIJOUBIRMON TROY, 13c3, MN, 12.01.05
Chocolate Point. A very impressive lad on the table, he comes out well and knows how to show himself off. Broad strong rounded skull with a masculine expression and very well filled round cheeks. Ears of good medium size, balancing the head and sitting wide apart. Medium shade of blue to large almost round eyes. Medium length nose, slight dip evident though he does have a nose bump and slight drop-off towards the tip. Full chin. Long body, a large male who was deceptively heavy and very muscular. Lovely large bone structure to medium length legs and short strong paws. Very well balanced tail, nicely furnished with a bushy texture. Well developed ruff framing the face, long coat over the body, ivory in colour. Even depth to milk chocolate points, including the tail which had minimal bridling. Scalloped shape to gloves on front feet, nicely marked white socks and I was particularly impressed with his gauntlets which tapered well to end about three-quarters of the way up to the hocks. Very well groomed and lovely to handle.
2ND METHVEN’S IMP GR CH NORVIN FARRARI DINO, 13c4, 25.06.03
Lilac Point. This boy has a huge broad round head with very well filled cheeks indeed. Ears were very well placed, sitting wide apart on the head, though I feel that they a fractionally small to be truly medium sized in comparison to his massive head. Mid blue eyes, today he really didn’t want to open them fully, even when I used the teaser and this detracted from the expression for me. Slight dip in profile to the nose which was very slightly short of medium. Full chin. Long body, length balanced the head size well and he had a substantial feel to him. Really substantial bone to medium length legs and short strong paws. Very well furnished bushy tail, in balance with the body. Full ruff around the neck, coat of medium to long length, silky in texture. Well marked left glove ending just below the angle of paw and leg, right glove was very slightly scalloped in shape. Full white socks to back feet, gauntlets tapered nicely and ended just below the hocks, left gauntlet marginally longer than the right. Great temperament, he is a joy to handle.
AOC SOMALI (EX SILVER) NEUTER MALE
PC, STABLES’ CH MERLIESIN ITSAKINDA MAGIC, 63d, 06.03.06
Lilac. A mature looking male with a nice smile. Proportionately large ears, set high and well apart, cupped and pricked. Head shows a moderate wedge, slight indentation forming the muzzle and well developed gentle contours. Bright green eyes, large and expressive, almond in shape and set obliquely, enhanced by spectacles and pencil lines. Rise from the nose to the forehead with a slight nose break present. He does have a small nose bump. Chin quite firm and full. Lovely body length and very well muscled indeed, long limbs, giving him and aire of elegance. Long tail, balancing the body length very well, nicely furnished and tapering slightly towards the tip. Dense coat with a soft fine texture and laying flat along the spineline. Full ruff and breeches. Very well marked heels and darker spineline clearly visible. Colour gives the impression of a dove grey with a mushroom base colour ticked with lilac. A nice exhibit all round.
AOC SOMALI (EX SILVER) NEUTER FEMALE
PC & BOB, STABLES’ IMP GR CH & PR CANONNA MERLIESIN MELODY, 63b, 15.07.99
Chocolate. A very substantial mature female indeed, and though she has such substance she retains elegance and femininity and has a lovely expression. Crescent shape between the proportionately large ears, when viewed from the back. They were well furnished, cupped, pricked and set well apart on the head. Strong head with good gentle contours and a slight rise from the nasal bridge to the forehead. She has a good slight indentation forming the muzzle and a firm chin. Bright eyes, green in colour and almond shaped, set obliquely. They were well marked with pencil lines and spectacles. Medium sized elegant body, balancing the head very well. Long limbs, oval paws which were nicely tufted. Tail had a full brush with a broad base and tapering slightly towards the tip. Ideally I would like to see the tail a touch longer to really balance body length. Medium length coat to the body, dense and silky, currently in full coat with a well grown ruff and breeches. She gives the impression of a warm chestnut brown colour with a bright apricot base which was very well ticked with dark chocolate. Super to handle and beautifully groomed.
AV SENIOR MALE OR FEMALE ADULT
1ST JONES’ UK & IMP GR CH SILKIESTAR RAPHAEL, 66 31, M, 03.04.04
Seal Bi-Colour Ragdoll with a huge masculine head of lovely shape and strength. He has really substance and a feeling of power to the large body and wonderful large boning. Currently in full coat and generally a nice bicolour pattern.
2ND NELSON’S LANEGA HEATHERGLOW, 13c4, F, 13.08.05
Lilac Point female with a very pleasing head shape and expression. Medium sized body, balanced tail. Well developed coat including a full off-white coat contrasting with the pinkish grey points.
3RD JONES’ GROOVICATS KOKOMO, 66a, M, 24.08.05
Blue Colourpointed Ragdoll.
AV KITTEN NOT BRED BY EXHIBITOR MALE
1ST TAYLOR’S SHIMMERCOON STAIRWAYTHEVEN, 64 41, 08.07.08
Classic Brown Tabby Maine Coon. Lovely long body, deceptively weighty and muscular with very well boned limbs and a balanced tail. Very clear classic tabby pattern, really rich colours, coat length just starting to develop, especially over the rump. Good large ears, head of medium length with cheeks filling, square muzzle, firm chin.
2ND SANDFORD’S KATMEA MALI CHITO, 64 20, 12.08.08
Brown Tabby. Loved this boy’s strength of head and strong square muzzle. Wonderful large boning to limbs and a long muscular body with a long tail reaching the shoulders. Could have won this class but unfortunately he was slightly undershot. Nicely marked classic pattern quite a warm brown tabby.
3RD WORRELL’S DARKTOWER MR BOJANGLES, 64 41s, 25.06.08
Classic Silver Tabby Maine Coon.
AV KITTEN NOT BRED BY EXHIBITOR FEMALE
1ST HORTON’S KYNOBI TRINITY, 13c2, 08.08.08
Blue Point Birman. Very promising kitten with lovely breadth to the head and gorgeous deep blue eye colour developing. Well grown and nicely boned, full silky coat
2ND BAXTER’S ESAYA ZAHARA OF ELMARCAY, 82 20, 20.07.08
Brown Tabby Siberian. I now see that this is the girl I had in the Open at Shropshire three weeks ago. I just love her head shape and expression. Balanced body and tail. Coat has dense undercoat with guardhairs developing length.
3RD HARRIS’ ALEXANDRITE ILLYANAMENTOBE, 82 31t, 22.07.08
Brown Tabby & White Siberian.
AV KITTEN LIMIT MALE
1ST EDWARDS’ DARKTOWER INDIGO, 64 16, 25.06.08
Blue Maine Coon. A very well grown male of lovely size, substance and boning with a rectangular frame to the body. Medium length head, nice breadth with cheeks filling out. Very well furnished large ears. Ruff developing, coat showing an increase in length down the back and sides of the body.
2ND WORRELL’S DARKTOWER MR BOJANGLES, 64 41s, 25.06.08
Classic Silver Tabby Maine Coon. Really massive lad with wonderful rectangular body shape and really large boning. Broad head of medium length, muzzle could be a little more defined in square shape to really balance the top section of head. Very good coat length for age.
3RD PARKES’ PETALPAWS LEO GINGERLILY, 66d, 30.06.08
Red Colourpointed Ragdoll.
AV KITTEN LIMIT FEMALE
1ST HORTON’S KYNOBI TRINITY, 13c2, 08.08.08
Blue Point Birman. Reported above.
2ND GIBSON’S SAPPHIRENSTEEL ASYA, 82 40/16w, 18.06.08
Seal Tortie Colourpointed Siberian. Really large female with a short broad wedge shaped head and well developed rounded contours. Chin could be a little stronger for perfection. Lovely body size and shape, dense undercoat with longer guardhairs already well developed for age. Lovely to handle.
3RD LYNCH’S MAGISRAGS PERSEPHONE, 66 31, 04.10.08
Seal Bi-Colour Ragdoll.
AV NEUTER MAIDEN MALE OR FEMALE
1ST WORMALD’S IMP GR CH DANLEIGH STARBUST, 13c6, FN, 25.04.04
Seal Tortie Point Birman. Lovely mature girl showing excellent Birman type and a strong broad rounded head. Long body, thick set limbs, balanced bushy tail. Excellent contrast between will mingled tortie points and the fawn body colour.
2ND FEARNLEY’S COONARIA FIRESTORM, 64 41d, MN, 25.01.08
Classic Red Tabby Maine Coon. A very impressive young man indeed with a really pleasing head shape and really long rectangular body. He has huge boning and a very well balanced and nicely furnished tail. Currently a typical adolescent coat being on the shorter side at the moment. He should look fantastic once that coat length comes in.
3RD WATKINS’ GR CH KRYSTALTOZE RHAPSODY, 13c1, FN, 13.12.99
Seal Point Birman.
AV SLH CAT/KITTEN/NEUTER BORN IN NOVEMBER
1ST WILSON’S CH ZEDELO ROBERT REDFURRED, 64 19, MN, 14.11.04
Red Tabby Maine Coon
2ND DALE’S ADSETLO BRUN TRUSSEL, 67 31t, MN, 16.11.06
Brown Tabby & White Norwegian Forest Cat.
Thanks to Mark & the team for the invite, I had some superb cats. Thanks also to Maureen Jameson who handled the cats in her usual competent manner.
AC TURKISH VAN KITTEN:
1 & BOB JOHNSON’S AKDAMAR TAZI 13d od, M 29.10.08. Odd eyed Auburn. A lovely baby of 17 weeks who wanted to see everything going on around him. He has a good wedge shaped head for his age, medium length nose, straight but showing a barely perceptible dip in his profile complete with pink leather. Ears are a good size & well feathered set close & high, however he had a tendency to flatten them when he was trying to see what was going on elsewhere. Large oval eyes with an alert expression & pink rims, the amber being quite pale, the blue a little better, both with pink rims, colour in both eyes still needing to develop. Body quite long & sturdy showing signs of muscular development, decent weight for age. Medium length legs, good boning, neat rounded tufted feet & pink paw pads. Tail in proportion to body length. Medium length wispy kitten coat, chalk white colour without any signs of shading, it had a soft silky texture with very good preparation. He has the requisite auburn colour markings to his head, separated by a white blaze, colour doesn’t extend below eyeliner level nor does it go beyond the base at rear of his ears, both ears show pink inners. Brush is a pale auburn colour ringed with darker auburn rings. A very attractive young boy who was full of himself wanting everyone to notice him, look forward to seeing him as he develops.
AC NOVICE MALE:
1 THORPE’S CLANDELIA PRINCE CHARMING, 6f, M 8.4.08, Cream Smoke Persian. This is a huge boy with a full coat, excellent top of head, neat ears, smooth skull, round copper eyes, full cheeks, firm chin & level bite. Groomed to perfection showing the textbook smoke coat with a pale cream top coat. Excellent body shape on short fat legs with short tail, lovely to handle.
2 DAY’S DAYZEE BEMYGUEST, 12a5, M 21.4.08. Red & White Bicolour Persian. At just over 10 months this boy has used his time well, he has excellent weight, cobby shape standing on short fat legs with tail in proportion to body. Very good top of head, smooth skull, ears needing to drop, large round copper eyes, full cheeks, firm chin with a level bite. Short nose complete with a pink leather. Coat is quite full with very good preparation, the white is clear & red is sound. He has a mainly red face, showing white on both cheeks & above nose, a red patch on each leg. Body is mainly white with a large red patch & red tail. A very nice example of the breed who was a little nervous today.
3 WALLACE’S VIVALDI TRILBY, 70 8, M 12.11.07, Brown Classic Tabby Exotic.
AC NOVICE FEMALE:
1 HALLIDAY’S DALLIHAY ARTIC GEM, 53, F 15.5.08, Pewter Persian. What a stunning young girl, she has it all. Excellent top of head complete with neat well set ears, smooth round skull, large round deep orange eyes, short nose with brick leather & full cheeks. Firm chin & level bite. Wonderful cobby body shape supported on short fat legs complete with a short full tail. Dripping in coat which was excellently prepared, the coat colour was a typical pewter colour, slight staining below her eyes was the only thing that marred her overall perfection.
2 MORRIS’S HEATHROSE MERIDIAN CHASE, 6e, F, 17.5.08. Tortie Smoke. Another beautiful girl & the best example of a tortie smoke I have seen in a long time, it was a shame she came up against the winner. At 9 months she was a dinky girl, lovely cobby shape with short fat legs & short tail, weight is good. Very good top of head, smooth skull, tiny well placed ears, round copper eyes, short nose, almost full cheeks, firm chin & level bite. Coat is quite full, prepared to the last hair. Top coat is dense black with shades of red, undercoat ash white. A dream to handle. I look forward to seeing more of these 2 girls.
3 MERCHANT’S BARRKUDOS KISSEDBYABREEZE, 51d, F 27.8.07, Red Shaded Cameo. Another lovely young female.
AV LIMIT MALE:
1 HOWARD’S NOYNAROCK AUGUSTO, 67 31, 11.5.08, Black & White Norwegian Forest Cat. This was a huge male of 9.1/2 months, perfect to handle, a real gentleman. He has a triangular shaped head with equal sides, a long straight profile & a slightly rounded forehead, chin balances with head. Ears are medium to large, not pointed having good width at base, they are set high & open so follow head line down to chin. He has lynx tufts with medium length hairs out of his ears. Bite is level. Eyes are medium size, oval shape with an oblique set & alert expression. Body is strong & well built, good weight, long & muscular with good boning, deep chest & powerful neck. He stands high on legs, back legs being higher than front, large round tufted paws which are in proportion to legs. His tail is long & bushy plus in excellent proportion to his body. Full coated with a woolly undercoat covered by a smoother top coat with long, coarser & glossy guard hairs on his back, sides & tail. Shirt front, full ruff & knickerbockers all present. His black areas are sound, with the white clear. A pleasure to handle such a lovely boy.
2 EDWARDS OLTOMAINE DARKTOWER DJ, 64 41dw, 12.11.07. Red Tabby & white Maine Coon of 15.1/2 months. Another huge male who ran the winner close. He has a massive head with medium length, square muzzle & firm chin. Cheeks full & high cheekbones. Level bite, uniform width nose with a shallow concave curve when seen in profile. Large tall ears are wide at base, taper to the tip, set high but well apart, tufts to tip. Round well spaced eyes, slight oblique aperture & set, very nice expression. His large long body is solid, muscular with a deep chest, long thick neck & legs in proportion creating the rectangular appearance desired, finished with a square rump. Substantial legs, large round tufted paws & long tapering tail complete this beautiful boy. Full coat has undercoat covered by a glossy topcoat, fur shorter on neck, head & shoulders, increases in length down back, flanks & tail. He has full, shaggy breeches & belly fur with a good ruff. Rich red classic tabby markings on apricot agouti ground colour. Another lovely male to handle.
3 PULLEN’S DIZZIPAWS ZEMO, 66aw, 12.4.08. Blue Solid Point Mitted Ragdoll.
AV LIMIT FEMALE:
1 BUTLER’S JINGLEBELLES LADYOF ATHENA, 64 41w, 15.5.08, Brown Tabby & White Maine Coon. At just over 9 months this was a girl with good weight, shape & size. She has a medium length head, square muzzle & firm chin with level bite. High cheekbones & full cheeks, nose is uniform width & brick leather complete with a shallow concave curve in profile. Ears are large & tall, good width at base, taper at tip, set high but apart, tufted with ear furnishings. Round well set eyes with oblique aperture & set. She has a long body with tail in proportion, thick neck, legs in proportion with good boning, large round tufted paws. Rectangular body shape with a squared rump. Coat is quite full with undercoat topped by a smooth glossy topcoat, fur shorter on head, neck & shoulders increasing in length on back, flanks & tail. Shaggy breeches & belly fur with good ruff complete this girl. Good black classic tabby markings on a warm copper agouti ground colour. A pleasure to handle.
2 MILLER’S FUSHOULU SHOU XING, 13c3, 5.12.07. Chocolate Birman of almost 15 months. A pretty girl with good weight, her head is broad & rounded, medium length nose with chocolate leather, slight dip in profile, full cheeks, well developed chin & level bite. Ears are medium size & well spaced, skull is smooth. Eyes are almost round with a medium blue colour. Good size body for a female, medium length legs, paws short. Her tail is medium length & well covered, in proportion to body length. Coat is quite a good length with a silky feel, almost full ruff. Points on ears & face well matched being a milk chocolate, leg points paler than those of face & ears, tail not as sound as other coloured areas, showing some brindling. Body coat ivory in colour & with good preparation. Front paws with white symmetrical gloves ending in even line across paws, back colour not beyond angle formed by paw & leg. Back paws with white socks covering entire paw & gauntlets, tapering to finish just below point of hock. Quite happy being handled.
3 HASSETT’S HAPPYTYME MISS BEHAVING, 66 31a, 3.3.08. Blue & White Bi-Colour Ragdoll.
AV MAIDEN MALE:
1 SOUTHERN’S ELLANDBEE SUNSET, 13c5, MN 3.6.08, Red Birman Kitten of almost 9 months. This was a good size male, strong body whose head needs to catch up. Head is nice wedge shape & rounded, medium length nose with pink leather, slight dip in profile, full cheeks, well developed chin & level bite. Medium size ears being well spaced, skull is smooth. Eyes are almost round with a deep blue colour. Medium length legs with strong short paws. Medium bushy tail in proportion to body. Excellent preparation to quite full coat, red points to face & ears well matched, paler to legs & tail, body coat of pale cream. Front paws with white symmetrical gloves ending in even line across paws, back colour not beyond angle formed by paw & leg. Back paws with white socks covering entire paw & gauntlets, tapering to finish just below point of hock. Handled well.
2 TAYLOR’S SHIMERCOON STAIRWAYTHEAVEN, 64 41, 8.7.08. Brown Classic Tabby Maine Coon. A huge boy with excellent weight, medium length head, square muzzle & firm chin with level bite. His cheekbones are high with full cheeks, nose is uniform width & brick leather complete with a shallow concave curve in profile. Ears are large & tall, complete with tufts & ear furnishings, good width at base, tapering to tip, set high but apart. Round well set eyes with oblique aperture & set. He stands tall on legs & large rounded paws, toes carried close, 5 in front 4 behind. Body is long with oblong shape & squared rump, long tail in perfect proportion to body. Very good preparation to good length coat, undercoat present with glossy topcoat in place. Short fur to head, neck & shoulders, longer down back, flanks & tail. Shaggy breeches & belly fur, ruff in place. Black classic tabby markings on warm copper agouti ground colour.
3 CHADWICK’S INDYS JULPITER BLUE, 64 36a, Blue Smoke Maine Coon.
AV MAIDEN FEMALE:
1 GIBSON’S SAPPHIRENSTEEL ASYA, 82 40/16w, 18.8.08, Siberian. At 8 months this was a huge girl with excellent body shape & conformation. Head forms a short wedge with rounded contours, slightly rounded muzzle & chin. Slightly domed lower forehead, profile with a slightly concave curve. Low cheekbones are broad & connected by a gentle rounded line to chin & whisker pads, producing the desired expression for the breed. Medium size wide set ears with rounded tips, well furnished. Good size slightly oval eyes, having a rounded lower line, slightly oblique set. Body is rectangular, medium size with a short neck. Legs in proportion to body, good boning, large rounded tufted paws. Tail is broad at base with slight taper towards tip, length in proportion to body & well covered. Medium length coat, dense soft undercoat covered with a coarse substantial top coat. A very attractive girl who handled well.
2 CAWLEY’S CHATMARE BRODIE, 13c1, 10.10.08. Seal Birman of 20 weeks. This was a lovely baby who handled well. She has a broad rounded head, medium length nose with slight dip in profile, cheeks quite full with firm chin & level bite. Medium size ears set well apart, smooth skull. Eyes almost round, deep blue colour. Good length body for such a baby, medium length legs with short paws. She has matching dark brown points to face, ears & tail, lighter to legs, body coat is clear & pale beige in colour, seal nose leather. Front paws pure white socks with even line across front, extending to the angle formed by paw & leg, back paws with pure white socks covering entire paw & gauntlets tapering up back of leg finishing just below the point of the hock.
3 DAVIES RAGSHAVEN SONNYS SUMAMAGIC, 66 31a, 25.10.08. Blue & White Bicolour Ragdoll.
AV NOVICE MALE OR FEMALE:
1 STABLES CH MERLIESIN ITSAKINDA MAGIC, 63d, MN 6.3.06. Lilac Somali of almost 3 years. This boy has a moderate wedge with gentle contours to his brow, cheeks & profile. The bridge of nose to forehead shows a slight rise, forehead is high, good width between ears. He has a shallow indentation forming his muzzle with a slight nose break in profile, chin is firm with an elegant neck. Ears are set wide apart, not low, broad base, size balances with head, cupped & tufted & inner edges furnished with long hair. Large almond shaped eyes with oblique set & well spaced. He has dark surrounds with lighter coloured spectacles, short dark pencil lines at either edge, inner one is vertical, outer points towards the ear. Medium size body which felt muscular & firm, level back. Long legs complete with oval tufted feet. He has a long well furnished tail, broad at base & tapers slightly towards tip, balances well with body length. His coat is soft & fine, quite dense laying flat along the spine, medium length apart from shoulders where it is shorter. He has a ruff & breeches which complete the overall picture. The coat is a warm shade of dove grey with a mushroom undercoat ticked with lilac. Ear tips & tufts, markings to face, top & tip of tail, toe tufts & heels are lilac which match the ticking to his coat, broken necklace in place. He has darker shading along the spine & top of tail. Chest, belly & underside of tail, inner legs & breeches are a mushroom colour. Mauve pink nose leather & paw pads. A lovely male who enjoyed being handled.
2 KRASNER’S SURREPTITIOUS KINGMAGNUS, 64 41, MN 12.6.07. 20 months old Brown Tabby Maine Coon. Good size & weight to this boy, he has a long body standing on substantial legs with large round tufted paws, tail is long & well balanced with body. Medium length head with a square muzzle, firm chin & level bite. Cheeks are quite full with high cheekbones. Uniform width nose with a shallow concave curve in profile. Large ears, wide at base tapering to tip, high set but well apart. Round eyes set well apart with oblique aperture & set. Fairly full coat with undercoat covered by a glossy topcoat, shorter on neck, head & shoulders, good length down back, flanks & tail. An impressive male who still has some developing still to do.
3 WATKINS GR CH KRYSTALTOZE RHAPSODY, 13c1, FN 13.12.99. Seal Birman.
My thanks to Mark and his Committee for the invitation to this popular show. A wonderful day, weather wise, which made the event a pleasure after the trials of the previous weeks. My steward was Richard Barlow who was excellent company and handled the exhibits with great care. Thank you, Richard.
A/C SIAMESE/BALINESE GRAND CHAMPION MALE:
IMP GR CH BROWNING’S GR CH PIPPASTRO HAWKMOTH (61n) M 5.5.07. A wonderful example of the breed and a pleasure to judge. He is in a class of his own with outstanding type and excellent temperament. Balanced wedge with excellent width between large fronded ears. Lovely profile, level bite and good chin. Excellent oriental eye shape and set with deep blue colour and unfathomable expression. Proud head carriage and a body of good type and excellent muscle tone. Legs a bit on the heavy side and a well plumed tail which would benefit from an extra inch. Excellent caramel points colour with a silky coat of good length lying smoothly along the spine. A template for the breed.
RES IMP GR CH GIBBONS’ GR CH FOXTWIST AL FRESCO (24b) M 14.1.99. I had to check my book twice in order to confirm that this gentleman was more than ten years old. An absolute credit to his owner, shown in exemplary condition with an outstanding temperament. Well grown and muscular with a strong straight head and good width between large ears. Straight profile, level bite with teeth, and good chin. Straight set eyes of oriental shape and deep blue colour. Long, slightly heavy body of good muscle tone with slim legs and a long, slightly thick tail. Warm chocolate points colour and an outstanding, clear ivory coat which was short and close lying, just fractionally harsh. A credit to both owner and breeder.
SEAL POINT NEUTER MALE:
1 PC BOB COPELAND’S FLOWERDEW GTX PECTATIONS 2.2.08. Beautifully grown young man of excellent type. Large head with balancing width between large ears. Excellent profile, pinch to muzzle, level bite and firm chin. Oriental eye shape and set with clear blue colour which needs to be deeper for perfection. Regal head carriage and long, muscular body of stylish type with slender legs and long whip tail. Dark seal points and a short smooth coat becoming a little shaded now but still showing adequate contrast. Very confident, shows himself to advantage.
2 ELLIS’ ADSETAM WILLIEWONKA 12.12.06. Unlucky to meet an opponent in such sparkling form. Good length head with well placed ears which he held a fraction high. Straight nose, slightly flat on the brow, level bite and good chin. Oriental eye shape and set with clear blue colour which needs to be deeper for a seal point. Muscular body of good type with slim legs and whip tail which needs an extra inch. Dark seal points and some shading on a coat of excellent length and texture.
SEAL POINT NEUTER FEMALE:
1 PC GOURLEY & WARD’S UK GR CH SHERMESE PEPPERMINT 17.4.03. Mature and well grown with a straight balanced wedge with good width between large ears. Straight profile, level bite and good chin. Oriental eye shape and set with deep blue colour and confident expression. Well defined neckline and long, well developed body with slender legs and whip tail which could be longer for balance. Warm seal points and a shaded coat of excellent quality showing some contrast. Beautifully presented.
2 DAVIES’ SATIVA BLUEYEDBELLE 9.5.08. Much younger than the winner and lacking her composure. Good top of head and large ears. Dip in profile, pinch to muzzle, Oriental eye shape and set with colour which needs to be deeper for a seal. Fine type overall with a svelte body, slender legs and whip tail. Warm seal points and a beige and cream coat of excellent length and texture. Needs to mature.
CHOCOLATE POINT NEUTER MALE:
1 PC BOB COUSINS’ PR.RENDZINA BOND JAMESBOND 13.9.06. Large powerful boy of stylish type. Long wedge with pinch to muzzle and good width between large ears. Straight profile, level bite and good chin. Oriental eye shape and set with bright blue colour. Elegant head carriage and long, muscular body with slim legs and long whip tail. Warm chocolate points colour and some shading on an ivory coat which was short, smooth and close lying.
2 BLACKBOURN’S PLEZETOBE PRINCE CHARMING 15.5.08. Just an adult by one week and full of beans. Good type overall with a balanced wedge with good top of head and large ears. Straight profile, level bite and good chin. Straight set eyes of oriental shape and deep blue colour. Well defined neckline and long body of stylish type with slim legs and long whip tail. Warm chocolate points and an ivory coat of excellent length and texture.
OPEN CLASSES
AV ORIENTAL IMPERIAL GRAND PREMIER MALE:
1 & Imp GR PR to LUND’S GR PR SMAUG TY (43ds) 2 years. Strong stylish gentlemen impeccably prepared and presented and of very good type. Masculine expression, even wedge head with large open ears set well apart. Expressive eyes of dark hazel – I would have preferred a clearer green but you can’t have it all. Good profile, bite and firm chin. Long elegant muscular body, long limbs and neat oval paws balancing length of tapering tail. Short sleek coat with even and clear ticked based shading in an impressively bright rich red over a good silver undercoat. Excellent condition a touch shy but very easy to handle.
Res Imp GR PR to LORD’S GR PR TENAJ PINK PANTHER (29c) 3 years 5 months. Old friend looking good who I have recently judged and today was unlucky to meet the class winner. Excellent preparation and lovely type. Dark warm toned lilac to a short sleek coat clear and even in tone and sound. Expressive eyes of good green and today I didn’t have to wait for him to drop his ears.
AC BALINESE ADULT:
1 CC & BOB BROWNING’S GR CH PIPPASTRO HAWKMOTH (61n) Balinese Caramel Point male 1 year 9 months. What a treat my first Balinese adult class and such a pleasure to award a certificate to this superb exhibit. Relaxed gentleman with impeccable manners and excellent type. Beautiful stylish head and a lovely masculine expression. Even lines to wedge with excellent width to his top between large open well set ears which are beautifully furnished with flowing fronds at their base. Gorgeous profile with a good level bite and strong chin. Deep vivid blue to well set and shaped eyes. Strong masculine body long and elegant with super muscle tone. Proportionate long strong marginally sturdy limbs and neat paws although the tail could be longer for total balance. Silky flowing cool of-white coat lightly shaded across the shoulders is of good length but the plume could be fuller. Points of a very good lilac based caramel clearly showing the brownish overtones typical to this colour. Comfortably presented and tip top condition.
SIAMESE SEAL POINT KITTEN:
1 & BOB HANDLEY’S BABADAG MIDSUMERNITE DREAM (24) Siamese Seal Point female 6 months. Somewhat wriggly little female of overall good type. Slightly short near even wedge with a broad top between large open ears set well apart. Profile straight with a good clean level bite and firm chin. Well set and shaped eyes mid blue quite bright but ideally they could be deeper in colour. Long fine body with elegant neck and slender limbs, neat paws and good length of fine tapering tail to balance. Short sleek coat of a slightly muddy fawn with dark dense seal points showing a modicum of warmth. Comfortably presented in a nest of blankets.
SIAMESE BLUE POINT KITTEN:
1 & BOB DAVIES’ BURNTHWAITES SUPERTROUPER (24a) Siamese Blue point female 6 months 1 week. A stylish young female with medium long near even wedge head. Very good top between large open flared ears set well apart which she does have a tendency to bonnet on occasion. Slight rise to nose between the eyes otherwise profile is straight with a level bite and firm chin. Well set and shaped eyes of medium dark brilliant blue. Long fine elegant body with proportionate limbs and dainty oval paws. Balancing length of fine whip tail. Coat is slightly long but lays well and texture is good. Blue points are a little dark with the colour to the tail marginally darker contrasting well against a fractionally shaded glacial white body.
MISCELLANEOUS CLASSES
AC SIAMESE/BALINESE RADIUS ADULT:
1 STOKES’ LITTLEFEAT ROSARITA (32a) Siamese Red Point female 15 months 2 weeks. Dainty queen of overall good type at first rather tense but showed her qualities as she relaxed. Stylish head with a medium long even wedge. Very good top between large open ears set well apart. Profile almost straight with just level bite and firm chin. Expressive eyes showing a good depth of brilliant blue are of good set and shape the latter improved vastly as she relaxed and no longer held them wide open. Long svelte body, elegant neckline, slender limbs and neat oval paws with balancing length of fine tapering tail. Sleek textured short coat of near clear warm white and points of a good bright reddish gold. Well presented.
2 GILLEN’S CH PENDLEMIST CASTA DIVA (24a) Siamese Blue Point female 2 years 5 months. A neat and tidy female of overall good type. Near even wedge of medium length with a good top between large open ears set well apart. Straight profile, bite just level and chin fairly firm. Expressive eyes of good set and medium blue bright in tone. Long elegant body of good proportions with fine tapering tail to balance. Coat sleek and quite short shaded glacial white with points of a rather dark blue. Very good condition and well presented.
3 SIVITER’S SIMPLISIAM SPECIAL MENTION (32c) Siamese Cream Point Male 10 months 3 weeks
AC SIAMESE/BALINESE VISITORS ADULT:
1 BROWNING’S GR CH PIPPASTRO HAWKMOTH (61n) Balinese Caramel Point male 1 year 9 months
2 MASON’S CH EPITOME SWEETDREAMS (32b8) Siamese Caramel Tortie Point female 2 years 4 months. Lovely queen of style and maturity. Balanced even wedge head with a very good top between large open ears set well apart. Slight dip to profile, bite is level and chin firm. Well set and shaped eyes showing a good depth of vivid blue. Well covered long elegant firm and toned body with proportionate limbs and balancing length of tapering tail. Slightly shaded short sleek coat of off white with lilac based brownish grey points correctly broken with good bright tones of apricot. Well presented – a touch shy today and unlucky to meet the class winner
AC SIAMESE/BALINESE RADIUS NEUTER:
1 CROWLEY & LAMBERT’S JOHPAS RAFAEL (32fn) Siamese Apricot Point Male Neuter 9 months 2 weeks. Young male neuter just old enough for adult class and very pleasing to the eye. Stylish well balanced longish near even wedge with a good top between large open ears set well apart. Profile good with a near level bite - marginally scissored over and firm (cleaned) chin. Well set and shaped eyes (very slightly straight across top line) showing a good depth of bright blue. Long elegant body of good proportions and firm muscle. Long fine limbs, neat paws and tapering tail just to balance. Sleek fine close creamy white coat with short minimal shading down spine with apricot points quite hot in tone. A very promising exhibit.
2 COUSINS’ ROLSEN YEWRWHATZWISHEDFOR (24c) Siamese Lilac Point Male Neuter 17 months 2 weeks pc. Well grown substantial gent. Very slightly pinched wedge, top quite good between large well set ears. Tiny dip and bump to nose otherwise the profile is straight. Bite just level, chin slightly shallow and marginally set back. Well set shaped eyes of a quite good depth of brilliant blue. Long strong weighty body with good firm muscle tone retains degree of elegance. Proportionate limbs and paws, tapering tail which is slightly thick could be a little longer for balance. Slightly shaded dark magnolia coat is of close lying texture sleek and shiny. Points are a dark lilac and could be warmer and have a more pinkie tone. Well presented excellent condition and a very nice nature.
3 GODWIN’S CH & GR PR GENETTA BLUE HYACINTH (24a) Siamese Blue Point Female Neuter 5 years 7 months
AC SIAMESE/BALINESE/ORIENTAL CAT/KITTEN/NEUTER BORN IN SEPTEMBER:
1 COUSINS’ ROLSEN YEWRWHATZWISHEDFOR 24c 17 m MN
AC TURKISH VAN ADULT
1 CC BOB LOAMBARD’S YENICIZGI IZAMBARD HEDIYE
Turkish Van with auburn markings that were symmetrical and separated by a white blaze, the colour encroached on the front part of his well placed ears, rich auburn colouring to his well furnished tail that continued slightly past the base, he has a nicely shown chalky white coat covering his strong body that was supported by nicely boned legs and nicely shaped paws, his head showed a broad wedge with nicely placed and feathered ears, oval eyes a light shade of amber giving him and alert expression, he has a medium length nose with a barely perceptible dip at the nasal bridge, nicely shaped muzzle and a good chin.
TURKISH VANKEDISI ADULT ASSESSMENT
MERIT LOMBARD’S ADATELO BEYAZ KABADAM
A nicely shown young man with good length to his chalky white coat that was very nicely presented, his long lithe body needs to fill out but this should come as he matures, his wedge shaped head could be broader well placed a feathered ears, good length nose with a very slight dip at the bridge of his nose, alert eyes pale blue in colour, I would prefer his chin to be firmer, a nicely furnished tail balancing his body, he was very nervous when taking out of the pen but playful when returned to the pen.
AOC SOMALI (EX SILVER)
1 CC W/H TAYLOR’S BRIZLINCOAT OMAR KHAYYAM
Fawn Somali a very nice looking young lady who was very feisty today making for difficult to handle, I have judged her before and this appears to right out of character for her, I was very reluctant to with hold her certificate, her fine dense coat a slightly dark fawn ticking to the light oatmeal base coat, she has a dark line running down her spine the tip of her tail was a little bleached of colour, long legs and oval tufted paws, the colour on the underside of her paws extended to the hock, nicely shape cupped that were well feathered, her chest and inside of her legs were a pale mushroom in colour, she has an elegant neck holding up her wedge shaped head, her amber eyes outlined by light spectacle marking’s, nicely formed cheeks and muzzle,
SILVER TABBY SERIES MAINE COON NEUTER
1 PC BOB BUNCE’S IMO GR PR COONTASTIC NYJINSKI
Classic Silver Tabby & White Maine Coon a large with a long muscular body standing on strong legs of good length finishing in big nicely rounded paws, his long silky coat was very nicely presented and showed good tabby markings, his long nicely furnished easily reached to his strong shoulders, tall tipped ears held upright, well developed cheeks and a good muzzle and chin, well developed cheeks and a shallow concave curve at the bridge of his nose, alert slightly oblique eyes.
AC SPAYED FEMALE
1 PEPPERELL’S PR ADSETLO LADY LOUISIANA
Seal Tortie Tabby Colourpoint a compact lass with a full soft textured coat that was very nicely presented, the body colouring setting off the tortie mask and points, medium length bushy tail balancing her body, wide rounded ed with good width between her ears, bright blue eyes and a good chin and bite.
2 CARR’S LAFREBELLA LADY INNOCENT
Blue Tortie & White a cobby girl with short legs, well prepared coat with nice distribution of white and well defined patches of mid blue and hot cream, head round and wide with good width separation her well placed ears, nose broad and short with a well defined break, good cheeks and muzzle firm chin bite a little undershot.
3 SMITH’S ALTHALUS SWEETPEA
AV ARISTOCRAT MALE – FEMALE
1 MILLER’S FUSHOULO SHOU XING
Chocolate Birman girl her silky coat was very nicely groomed the light colouring on her back and flanks setting off the chocolate of her mask and points, nicely marked gloves and gauntlets, she has dark blue eyes nicely shaped, a slight dip to her nose and good cheeks and muzzle.
2 JONES GROOVICATS KOKOMO
Blue Colourpointed Ragdoll with a firm body balanced by a well furnished tail, her silky coat was nicely shown the body colouring showing off the blue of her mask and points, nicely shaped blue eyes and a slight dip in her profile, good head with a flat plane between her nicely placed ears,
3 NELSON’SLANEGA HEATHERGLOW
AV BREEDERS FEMALE
1 DAVIES RAGHAVEN SONNYS SUMAMAGIC
Blue Bi-colour Ragdoll who will soon be and adult, he has a very nicely presented coat of good length, well defined inverted V on his face, all legs white to the underside of his body, bushy tail tapering at the tip, good head ears nicely placed either side of the flat plane on his forehead, rounded cheeks and muzzle, good chin and bite.
2 HOBSON’S TWINKLETOES COSMOS DELIGHT
Chocolate Birman young lady who has a friendly disposition and wanted to be played with, clear silky coat contrasting with the chocolate of her mask and points nicely marked white gloves and gauntlets, good ear set and a slight dip in her profile, nicely shaped cheeks and chin
3 ROY’S PETALPAWS TIGERLILY
A really enjoyable show with some gorgeous cats to judge. I took over some classes from Joyce Worth who was unwell. I do hope she will be much better soon. I would like to thank Mark and Lesley for the invitation and the warm hospitality. I was very grateful to Mark’s son for making sure I had a taxi in time to catch my train. Finally I must thank my steward, Jean Lamb for her hard work and excellent company and congratulate her on the success of her beautiful Mau.
AC PERSIAN NON-SELF PREMIER, MALE
1 TONKS’ GR CH & PR ICEMOOR TORANDOT, 70 31FT, MN, 23.8.2006
Excellent type and balance overall, a really handsome Exotic that was beautifully presented. The head was massive and well rounded with breadth to the skull. Neat ears, rounded at the tips, set well apart and low. Rounded forehead and short, broad nose of even width with fully formed leather. Full cheeks and muzzle. Strong chin. Short, thick neck. Large eyes that were full and round. Excellent copper tone and a bold, confident expression. Large body with cobby type and a solid, muscular feel. He stood low on short, thick legs with large, round paws. Short tail that was rounded at the tip. Excellent coat quality, it was dense, soft and plush; it stood well away from the body. The white was immaculate and the cream tabby was in well defined patches with a well ringed tail. Excellent temperament and condition.
2 (RES W/H) LEWIS’ PR BUNCHILLE SILVERLINING, 6A, MN, 4.6.2004
A mature blue Smoke who was an excellent size with substantial boning and solid muscle tone. The head was broad and well rounded with excellent width between the ears. They were reasonably small, rounded at the tips and well furnished. Snub nose. Full cheeks and muzzle. Strong chin. The eyes were large and round with a very pleasing expression but unfortunately the colour was a pale yellow. Cobby body with short, thick legs and well tufted paws. The tail was short and bushy His coat was beautifully prepared and presented. The frill framed the face. The coat was a good length, dense, silky and fine. Medium blue and showing contrast to the light undercoat. Some darker roots on the back and sides. Excellent condition and temperament, and he was beautifully presented to his best advantage. I was sorry to withhold the Reserve certificate but I felt his eyes were too pale in colour.
AC PERSIAN NON-SELF PREMIER, FEMALE
1 GPR SIGNEY’S GR PR YANKIDOODLE CALYPSO, 10, FN, 4.12.2001
A stunning Chinchilla who was my “cat of the day”! She was so glamorous, really ethereal and she knew just how beautiful she was. Outstanding type and expression. The head had breadth and was well rounded with breadth between her small, well furnished ears. Lovely width to the muzzle. Short, snub nose with a brick red leather. Strong chin. Stunning eyes that were large, round and SO expressive. Excellent emerald tone and the black outline emphasized their size and expression. Excellent size and substance overall. Cobby body that was well muscled with short, thick legs. Short, bushy tail. Superb coat that was long, dense, silky and fine. The undercoat was pure, silvery white with light but even black tipping on the head, back, flanks and tail. She was so well balanced and had a wonderful temperament. Wonderful presentation, an honour to judge!
RES: EDWARDS’ GR CH & PR DELAVALE SWEETDREAMS, 12A7, FN, 25.6.2002
Mature female with type, size and substance. The head was round with good breadth of skull. Neat ears, rounded at the tips and well furnished were set wide apart and low in the contours of the head. Rounded forehead and short, broad nose of uniform width. Full cheeks and muzzle. Firm chin. The eyes were large, full and round with a bold expression. Pale orange tone. Cobby body type with breadth to the chest and solid muscle tone. Short, sturdy legs and large, round, tufted paws. Short, reasonably bushy tail. The coat was long and thick with a fine, soft texture. Full frill to frame the face. She was well prepared although there was some staining to the face. The ears were cream with a white outline. There was an inverted chevron of white to the face with cream to the forehead. There was quite a busy pattern of patches to the body. The cream was medium in tone with slightly paler roots but clear of shading or markings. Excellent condition and temperament.
AV SLH IMPERIAL GRAND PREMIER, MALE
1 IGP BUNCE’S IMP GR PR COONTASTIC NIJINSKY, 64 31T, MN, 27.10.2005
A really handsome Maine Coon of excellent type and style. He was presented to perfection and had such a wonderful temperament, he shows himself to great advantage. The head is of medium length with large, tall ears that were well furnished and tufted. Square muzzle and firm chin. His cheeks are fairly full with high cheek bones. Shallow concave curve to the profile. Very expressive eyes that were full and round, spaced well apart with a slightly oblique setting. Long, muscular, rectangular body with substantial legs and an excellent tail to balance. Excellent coat quality and texture. Rich brown classic tabby with pristine white. Excellent condition and oozing quality.
2 (RES W/H) WOODCOCK’S GR PR DARKTOWER SAXON KING, 64 31, MN, 27.10.00
Large, muscular Maine Coon of good type and balance overall. Very good head with large, tufted ears but he held them rather wide. Good profile and chin. Expressive eyes of excellent size, shape and setting. Long, rectangular body with substantial legs and tufted paws. Tail gave overall balance. The coat was a good length and had a glossy top coat, but the texture was a little fine and woolly. The black was rusty in tone on the back and flanks. He was rather feisty and we were not able to assess his bite. Shown in excellent condition, I did realise the coat colour was seasonal, but I did not feel he was worthy of this high award on the day.
AC BI-COLOUR KITTEN
1 + BOB HIGGINS’ ALINDAS BAM BAM, 12A1, M, 6.6.2008
A very handsome Bi-Colour kitten who was so relaxed and confident. Excellent head type with breadth of skull. Neat ears, well furnished and rounded at the tips were set well apart and low in the rounded contours of the head. Full cheeks and muzzle. The forehead was rounded. Short, broad nose with a stop. Good bite and firm chin. Strong, cobby body with a firm, muscular feel. The chest had breadth; he is developing well. Short, thick legs with large, round, tufted paws. Short, bushy tail to balance. Excellent coat quality, it was long, thick, soft and fine; he was very well presented. Pleasing frill to frame the face and cover the shoulders. Patches to each side of the top of head and a black tail. There was a small patch on the lower back. The black was dense and virtually sound, the white was pristine. Excellent condition and delightful temperament.
BLACK ETC. SHADED CAMEO KITTEN
1 + BOB DANKS’ TAMOSAH GEORGIE GIRL, 51, F, 26.8.2008
Another delightful kitten to judge, she was very pretty and very confident. Promising type with a broad, round head. Small ears, set well apart and well furnished. Snub nose and firm chin with a level bite. Large eyes that were very expressive. The colour at present is still a little “muddy” but promising. Cobby body with a solid, muscular feel but not at all coarse. Short, strong legs. Short tail forming a full brush. Coat developing well, it was a good length and dense with a silky, fine texture. Frill developing. There was good contrast between the black shading and the light, silvery white undercoat. The face had the deepest intensity of shading, at present she appears to have a mask. The intensity was also noticeable along the spine, down the tail to the tip and on the legs and feet. On the sides, the black shading extended around one third of the hair shaft. Black nose leather and paw pads. Frill silver, as was the ear furnishing. Well presented in sparkling condition and with a sweet temperament.
CHOCOLATE/LILAC BIRMAN ADULT, MALE
1 CC/WH METHVEN’S CH LADYPAWS CARUSO, 13C3, M, 9.1.2008
I thought this male was looking rather immature for 13 months with a long, rather rangy body. The head had reasonable breadth with medium sized ears set well apart. The eyes were a good depth of blue but rather deep set which made his expression appear hard. The profile needed a slight dip. Full cheeks and reasonable muzzle. Good legs and tail. The coat was silky but lacking fullness which made him appear finer boned. Good chocolate points and showing excellent contrast to the ivory body, but the tail was bleached. The front gloves were scalloped. The socks were low but the gauntlets were well shaped. Shown in good condition and with a sweet temperament.
CHOCOLATE/LILAC BIRMAN ADULT, FEMALE
1 CC + BOB DELANEY’S DEENLAY MISSDIOR, 13C4, 31.3.2008
A very pretty and well balanced Birman female of excellent type and style. Only young, but a good weight and substance. The head had breadth with full cheeks and a good muzzle. Medium ears set well apart. Good profile showing a slight dip and the chin had depth. Large eyes, almost round and a beautiful blue, giving her a soft, gentle expression that was most appealing. Very good body, legs and tail. Long, silky coat that was beautifully presented. Soft lilac points with a pink tinge and a magnolia body offering excellent contrast. Neat, well shaped and pristine gloves and gauntlets. Excellent condition and delightful temperament.
2 MILLER’S FUSHOULU SHOU XING, 13C3, F, 5.12.2007
Young female with good type and balance. Good head with breadth of skull and well set ears of medium size. Full cheeks and a developed muzzle. Slight bump on the nose when viewed in profile and the chin sloped away. Very expressive eyes of bright blue. Muscular body with good legs and tail to balance. Silky coat that was well presented. Warm chocolate points and lovely contrast to the ivory body. Tail bleached. Neat gloves and gauntlets. Excellent condition and temperament.
3 NELSON’S LANEGA HEATHERGLOW, 13C4, F, 13.8.2005
I was surprised to note this female was more than three years old as she appeared immature and rather small. The head lacked breadth and the cheeks fullness. The muzzle was pinched. Large eyes, almost round and a very good blue with a soft, gentle expression. Her body, legs and tail were in balance for her size. Silky coat that was well presented. Excellent points colour and contrast. Gloves were a little low but the gauntlets were well shaped. Excellent temperament.
CHOCOLATE BURMESE NEUTER
1 PR + BOB BAKER’S SESUANE LINOSA HOLLYWOODS, 27B, FN, 10.7.2002
An attractive female with excellent muscle though still elegant. The head was in proportion, forming a moderately short wedge with a blunt finish to the muzzle. There was width at the cheeks. The ears were medium in size with breadth at the base and rounded tips. They had the correct forward tilt. The eyes were set well apart; the top line slanted towards the nose and the lower line was nicely rounded. Clear chartreux tone. Excellent body, legs and tail. Excellent coat quality, it was short, fine and glossy and lay close. Warm chocolate that was even in tone. Shown in excellent condition and with an excellent temperament.
AV PERSIAN AKN BORN IN JULY
1 MORRIS’ GR CH WESTHOLME CAPTIVATION, 11, F, 31.7.2005
A really impressive Tortoiseshell Persian with excellent type, balance and style. The round head showed great breadth of skull. Small, round tipped ears, set wide apart and low in the contours of the head. The ears were fully furnished. Full cheeks and muzzle. Short, broad nose with a stop and fully formed leather. Firm chin. Excellent eyes that were seen to their full advantage in the natural light of the hall. They were large, full and round with a bold expression and a clear copper tone. Cobby body with a solid, muscular feel. The chest was broad and deep. Short, thick, sturdy legs and large, round, tufted paws. Short, bushy tail to finish. Excellent coat quality presented to perfection; it was long and thick but soft and fine with a full frill. Wonderfully clear tortie pattern that was well broken. The black was lustrous and dense, virtually sound to the roots and the red mainly rich and deep in tone. Excellent condition and temperament.
AV SLH VISITORS MALE OR FEMALE
1 PULLEN’S DIZZIPAWS ZEMO, 66AW, M, 12.4.2008
Well, there were 10 cats present in this class but this young mitted Ragdoll was a clear winner! Superb type, quality and style. Excellent head with breadth of skull and a flat plane between the medium ears that were set wide with a slight forward tilt. Excellent eyes that were large, well-opened, very expressive and a lovely shade of blue. Well developed cheeks and a rounded, strong muzzle with a firm chin. Perfect profile showing his nose was of medium length with a gentle dip and the desired, slightly retroussé tip. Long, muscular body developing well for his age with medium legs showing substantial bone and a long, bushy tail to finish. Silky coat that was dense and a good length. Ruff and knickerbockers coming along well. Excellent glacial bluish-white body with blue points and excellent contrast. The chin, bib and chest were white and that extended along the underbody to the tail. White mittens that were virtually even and the back legs white to the level of the underbody. A stunning young male who has tremendous potential in my opinion.
2 KILMARTIN’S NITERAP CATRAYA, 64 41SW, F, 23.5.2008
A very pretty young Maine Coon with lovely type and style. Good medium head with a square muzzle and fairly full cheeks and high cheek bones. Large, tall, tufted and furnished ears set and held well. Very expressive eyes of excellent shape and setting. Good profile and chin. Long body with firm muscle tone. Legs show good boning and had substance. Very good tail to balance. Lovely classic silver tabby markings that were clean. Excellent coat quality. Can I just suggest that she has white litter rather than the pine pellets, as the latter stain her white feet yellow – a great shame!
3 NEWMAN’S AMIGAMIA GYPSY ROSE, 66 31A, F, 6.9.2007
AC VISITORS SIAMESE
1 HANDLEY’S BABADAG MIDSUMERNITE DREAMS, 24, F, 25.8.2008
A very attractive and balanced Seal Point kitten with promising type and style. Long wedge with the width between the large, pricked ears to give balance. Even lines to the muzzle. Long, straight profile and good depth to the chin. Oriental eyes of excellent shape and set. Brilliant blue and very expressive. Excellent neck and head carriage. Long, svelte body with excellent muscle tone. Long, fine legs and neat oval paws. Superb whip tail. Very short, fine coat that was close-lying. Dense seal points and excellent contrast to the warm, beige body. Very slightly brindled around the eyes but a quality female shown in excellent condition and with a superb temperament.
2 JONES’ SARAMESE ALWAYSONMYMIND, 24C, F, 16.8.2008
A pleasing kitten but I would like more width between the ears to balance the length. The ears were large and pricked. Good profile and chin. The eyes were of Oriental shape but set a little straight and deep. Good profile and chin. Long body with a firm, muscular feel. Good legs and tail. Good frosty lilac points and showing good contrast to the magnolia body. Medium coat that was fine in texture and close lying. Excellent condition and temperament.
Thank you very much to Mark Lewis and all the Committee for a very enjoyable show and for all the generous hospitality. Also very many thanks to Jenny Ekstein who came especially to steward for me.
Asian Smoke or Burmilla Neuter. PR. Mr & Mrs I R & M P Taylor’s. PREFERE STOMU YAMASHTA (72 43dsq) MN I5/03/08 A huge boy of good type and a friendly nature, he has a large, wide, fairly short wedge head, very wide top and medium sized well placed ears, good break in profile, his nose has quite a “roll off”, deep chin and level bite, expressive yellowy green eyes of correct shape and set, huge body, strong legs and oval paws, slightly thick tail of medium length. Slightly long, close lying Burmese colour restriction rather dull red silver shaded coat. Well presented in good condition. BOB. J Kemp, GR PR NATZKATZ IRISH-CREAM (72 43nsq) MN 16/05/07 This boy has that very Special” Look” he is a real character and of very good overall type, he has a large, wide, short wedge head, wide rounded top and large well set ears, good profile break, deep chin and level bite, lovely green eyes, huge body, strong legs and oval paws, tail needs to be a little longer. Very short, fine, Burmese colour restriction, lilac based, caramel silver shaded coat. A complete extrovert well presented in excellent condition.
Blue Point Adult. CC. Mr & Mrs R & M Barlow’s. CH DRUIDSWAY SADEH (24a) F 01/09/05506 A strong girl of very good type, she has a large slightly pinched wedge head, wide top and large well set ears, straight profile, firm chin and level bite, deep blue oriental eyes, large strong body, long legs and oval feet, fairly long tapering tail, mid blue points, tail a little darker, some shading on her glacial body, still enough contrast, fairly short coat of good texture. A friendly girl well presented in excellent condition. 2. Mr & Mrs B & L Foster’s, BOSSSKIP LOTTIE (24a) F 27/01/08 A young girl of good type who still needs time to mature, she has a medium sized wedge head, wide top and large well set ears, straight profile, firm chin and level bite, deep blue oriental eyes, firm body, long legs and neat feet, long tail, mid blue points and only a little shading on her glacial body so very good contrast, slightly long soft coat. A very sweet girl well presented in excellent condition. BOB. Mr. A Gillen’s, CH. PENDLEMIST CASTA DIVA (24a) F. 10/09/06 A large strong girl of very good type, she has a large strong wedge head, wide top and huge well set ears, straight strong profile, deep chin and level bite, oriental eyes of deep blue, large muscular body, long legs and oval feet, long tapering tail, mid blue points and shaded body, still enough contrast, short fine coat, a lovely girl well presented in excellent condition.
Chocolate Point Adult . BOB. Mrs S Gibbons’, GR CH FOXTWIST AL FRESCO (24b) M 14/01/99 A huge boy of very good type, he has a large strong wedge head, wide top and large well set ears, almost straight profile, deep chin and level bite, oriental eyes of fairly good blue, huge body, long legs and oval feet, long tail, slightly dark chocolate points and clear ivory body so very clear contrast, short coat, a very aristocratic gentleman well presented in excellent condition.
Red Point Kitten. 1& BOB. Mrs A J Stokes’, LITTLEFEAT READY TEDDY GO (32a) M. 07/11/08 A smart young man of very good type and a super nature, he has a large even wedge head, lovely top and large well set ears, straight profile, deep chin and level bite, deep blue oriental eyes, strong firm body, long legs and oval feet, long tapering tail, pale red points and off white body, good contrast, short fine coat. A really super kitten well presented in excellent condition
End of Report
Diana Harper
Thank you to Mark, Lesley, assistant Samantha & committee for my invitation to judge at this ever popular show. I handled some impressive exhibits & was more than ably assisted by Peter Collin who acted as my steward, which made for a very enjoyable day. Excellent lunch, the crumble in particular was superb.
AC Non-Self Exotic Kitten; Male;
1st & BOB. PLATEK’S KHANATE ACHILLES. 70 12a 1t. 01-06-08. Brown Tabby & White, extremely well grown & handsome looking young lad of excellent type overall. Head broad well rounded, fat full cheeks, skull is beautifully rounded, quite deep stop, short nose, broad muzzle & deep chin, bite a little under. Ears set wide & low if a little open at the base & could be neater & tidier. Large well open eyes, round in shape, reasonably bold, still a muddy hue to fully clear. Excellent substance & bone structure to the low legs, large round paws, broad heavy tail. Coat could be a little more stand away & livelier particularly over the lower back where it is a little harsh, but that aside it has very good density. 60% white to pattern, very good tabby facials on the right cheek, ‘M’ on the brow, offset flash of patched white over the left cheek, small spot of tabby on the nose leather, which is quite well developed. Tabby patch of elongated striped spots over the right shoulder, large patch showing broken spine line over the lower back where is harsher showing more indication of spotting, well ringed tail, small tabby spot on each front leg at the back, with larger one on the hocks on both legs. Pattern well contrasted. His condition excellent, a little shy but very gentle with it.
2nd PRIEST’S MARLEESH AUREUS. 70 54. 17-09-08. Golden, much more of a baby with wonderful confident nature. Head still to round more fully & fill out at the cheeks, muzzle a fraction narrow, beautifully rounded skull, shallow stop, lot of chin, bite is under & would not close fully, appears to have a very slight misalignment (confirmed by he DV) teething badly with double canines. Ears small & quite neat if carried a little high. Lovely eyes, large & bold, well rounded, excellent green, black outline. Body is marginally long & still to develop a little more, age on his side for that, a little high in the legs, ideally need more substantial bone, small round paws, tail a little long & thin. Coat very good density & excellent plush lively texture, standing well form the body, well prepared. Colour not helped by the lighting which tends to drain form certain colours, this making his appear just a little dull, though in actual fact he had no grey areas, though showing a little too much ghosted pattern, heavy leg bars & tai rings, some muzzle paling extending to the chin & throat. Brick nose leather & paw pads, black heels. Lovely temperament, excellent condition.
Persian Blue or Lilac Smoke Neuter;
1st PC & BOB. LEWIS’S PR BUNCHILLE SILVERLINING. 6a. 04-06-04. Blue, his type could undeniably be a little better but his coat & particularly his contrast gave him a distinct advantage. I would have preferred more fullness & breadth across the cheeks, good breadth muzzle, well rounded skull, shallow stop, nose a little long, good depth chin, bite a little under. Ears are set wide & low, well furnished streamers. Eyes golden in colour, well open & round, good larger size & reasonably bold. Beautifully boned lad who was well grown albeit perhaps a little long in the body, well boned legs & large paws, proportionate full brush tail. Full coat well prepared, good degree of ruff & frill, soft texture with plenty of density. His colour though initially appearing a little dark was an even blue on the surface of the coat with a very well defined contrast to his undercoat showing clear silver, no deeper masking & free of ghosting, overall a true cat of contrast as a Smoke should be. A gentle lad whose condition was excellent.
Cornish Rex Adult Male;
CC & BOB Not Awarded. 1st DESOLLA’S INDASIA PHANTOM OF THE OPERA. 33 17. 02-03-08. Cream, a very composed chap who was very easy to handle. Head about a third longer than wide, quite well defined cheeks, a little pinched requiring a little more rounding to the muzzle, flat brow, some break at the eye line in profile, chin tending to be shallow, giving rather sharky effect when viewed in profile, excellent bite. Ears set quite tall when fully relaxed in his pen, good larger size. The eyes are a little full & more rounded than wide oval, yellowy green tone. Good neck, lithe & little lean albeit firm, stands tall on slim legs, small dainty oval paws, fine tail of well balanced length. His coat is short & there is an excellent amount of wave over the body, but has a slightly greasy effect, ripples on the legs, thin bare line indicating stud tail at the base for about 3 inches, which was clean & obviously being treated. Colour a warm even cream tone. Lovely natured lad, his condition was excellent.
Devon Rex Male, Adult;
1st CC & BOB. RICHARDSON’S NIDORAN FEARDORCHA. 33a 30bs.
06-02-08. Chocolate Silver Spotted, though not without his faults this lad looked impressive head on. Cheeks wide & high, well defined, good whisker break, rounded muzzle, has good flat plane between the ears, to be critical the stop was by no means as good as I would have wished, quite a good chin, excellent bite. Ears are moderately large & have wide flared base, setting I would have preferred a little lower ideally, small tuft on the tips. Lovely eyes, wide full oval shape, with a gentle slant, green in colour, quite a quizzical expression. Body has medium length he is perhaps carrying a little more weight than he needs to, slim legs, oval paws, medium length well proportioned tail. Well covered with no bare areas, the coat having a very good degree of density, with an abundant amount of tight waving evident, with ripples on the legs, good wave on the tail well covered soft tummy, slight amount of guard hairs on the back which detracts a little from the softness as a result, some whiskers & eyes brows some of which are more stubbly. He has a very pleasing warm colour, spotting though not very distinct was present & not altogether relevant as there is no points for pattern, well marked facial tracings, good tail rings & leg bracelets. Wonderful temperament for a male, very amicable& composed, his condition was splendid.
2nd EDMOND’S CHARNFIELD CATECHU. 33a 27bx. 13-08-07. Chocolate Darker Points ( Chocolate Colourpointed), Masculine looking chap, whose coat still needs to come back fully. Good definition to the high cheeks, some (though could be better) whisker break, flat skull, very shallow break as opposed to stop, fair chin, bite good. Ears have well tufted tips, but I would have preferred these larger & also lower in set, requiring a little more flared to the base to give a more jug handle effect. Eyes have full oval shape, with hint of slant, pale albeit if definite blue tone. Muscular neck, strong body, well proportioned legs & oval paws, tail of medium length & moderately fine. Coat short & well covered if still to how more evidence of wave on the body itself, showing quite a good density, thinner on the tummy but still covered, showing more evidence of wave on the shoulders, chest, legs & tail, the texture soft & virtually free of guard hairs. Light ivory body colour, which contrasted well against the chocolate points which are a rather cold dark chocolate perfectly acceptable. Another lad who had a lovely nature for a full male, his condition was excellent.
FOSTER’S JONSCOTT STUDY INBLACK. 33a 36. 25-09-07. Black Smoke, quite a lean youngster not showing the degree of masculinity of the other 2 boys. Good width to the high cheeks, but rather too fine on the muzzle, not much whisker break, good flat skull between the ears, not much in the way of stop merely a very slight hint of break, chin rather shallow, bite okay. Ears well tufted with some muffs at the base, set a little high & he also bonnets them. Eyes looking rather tight & the shape looking far too slanted & oriental in the pen though to his credit these assumed a much better wide oval shape when out, good definite green colour. Elegant neckline, body still quite slender & too muscle up a little more, slender limbs, neat paws, reasonably fine tail of medium length. Well covered, but the coat little flat & requiring more obvious evidence of wave, it was also a little on the coarser side, softer on the tummy, rexing better on the neck & tail. Condition was excellent & he was again a well mannered young lad.
Devon Rex Adult, Female;
1st & CC BRAMLEY’S IZZYSFRIZZIES LITTLEWOO. 33a 36d. 03-01-07. Red Smoke, firm mature girl of generally good type & balance. Short wide wedge, cheeks high & well defined, good whisker break & gently rounded muzzle, pleasing flat skull, the nose stop could be better, short nose, chin requires a little more depth, level bite. Tufted tips to the ears, which were a good larger size with wide base, just tends to carry a mite higher than I would have preferred with muffs at their base. Expressive eyes, good larger size, wide oval shape, pale green tone. Body of medium length, firm tone, slim legs, medium thickness to the tail which could be a fraction longer ideally to balance. Coat short & soft, pleasing density, beautiful degree of waving over the body, with well covered tummy, gentle ripples on the legs, good wave on the tail. Attractive warm red colour considering she is silver, good silver undercoat, some broken whiskers & eyebrows. She has a lovely confident disposition, lovely condition.
2nd WARRENER’S REXIRU DEVONWEARS PRADA. 33a 36. 20-11-06. Black Smoke, this girl though quite petite & fine, looked very good type head on. Wide high cheeks, good whisker break, with gentle rounding to the muzzle, flat plane to the brow, needs more evidence of nose stop, chin requires a little more depth, bite good. Ears large & wide at the base, just tens to prick a little tall, well tufted tips & muffs at their base. Petite girl quite dainty & fine, medium length, slender limbs, neat spoon shaped paws, well proportioned tail. Well covered, with coat everywhere but lacks a little in actual wave definition, softer ripples on the legs, quite good wave on the tail. The texture has a pleasing degree of softness. Attractive Black Smoke which always suits Devons so well. She has a delightful personality, very sweet disposition, her condition was excellent.
3rd BROWNING’S POOLSIDE RUBY RIPPLE. 33a 30sw. 18-01-08. Black Silver Spotted & White, according to her breed number, though I am less than convinced, I would suggest Brown Spotted Tabby & White. Very elegant girl with splendid neckline. Very good width at the high well defined cheeks, fair whisker break, the muzzle a little fine, very good flat plane to the skull, shallow break as opposed to stop, quite a short nose, shallow chin, bite okay. Impressively large ears, wide flared base, tufted tips, could be lower in set. Her eyes are large full wide oval shape, with slight slant, green colour, mischievous expression. Body is long & very narrow as yet, but still young so with a little more maturity may well fill out a little more, slim legs, neat paws, good length moderately fine tail. The coat is soft & in the main has a very good degree of rexing but a little patchy & with some thinner areas, particularly on the neck & throat also on the sides a little, ripples on the legs & tail. Offset splashed flash down her throat, with white on the paws, brown spotted pattern on the body with quite a good degree of warmth to it. Ger condition was excellent, very extrovert young lady.
Brown Spotted Bengal Adult, Male;
CC Not Awarded. 1st JONES’S ADSETSH CHEBONA BULA. 20-01-07. Quite a muscular lad but not quite balanced. Head could be a little broader to create a more rounded wedge shape, the muzzle in particular not as well developed as I would wish, rounded brow with gentle break, the chin very shallow, bite good if minimally over. Ears quite large & open, tends to hold as little high. Good larger size to the eyes which are a wide rounded oval shape & very good green tone. Good length & muscularity to his body, with well proportioned legs & paws, tail slightly on the longer side & I would prefer it as little heavier ideally. Coat is generally of very good quality, being quite dense & a good medium length, very soft texture. Well defined cheek striations, spotted whisker pads, with a good ‘M’, to his brow, the body pattern is well spotted including the tummy, excellent leg bracelets, offset tail rings, black heels & tail tip. His undercoat colour has very good degree of richness to it but the surface ground colour could be a little more intense to define his contrast better, but that said he also has some glitter which the light picked up when viewed in certain directions. His condition was excellent & though a little vocal was easy to handle.
2nd NUTTER’S ADSETSH ASIL SERHAM. 76 30. 23-04-07. This lad is rather too long in the head in relation to its width, the cheeks not as defined or as wide as I would like to see, muzzle requires a more rounded effect, longer in the nose & also virtually straight in profile, good bite requiring just a little more depth of chin. Ears again quite large & he is inclined to carry a little high. Eyes have an excellent vivid green colour, good larger size, wide full oval shape. Body has very good length but a leaner tone than the other lad, long legs, round paws, long tail also which is very fine & tapers to a pointed tip. Coat lays well, the density & texture both excellent, ultra soft feel to it. Well marked on the facial tracings, double ribbons on the cheeks, good ‘M’ & scarab on the brow, broken spine line with good clear spotted pattern of various shapes & sizes, spotted tummy, leg bracelets & tail rings both good. Has generally good contrast with a good warm light golden ground colour & as result the pattern contrasted, fair of amount of glitter evident on occasion. Very loud & noisy but not difficult, condition excellent.
Brown Spotted Bengal Adult, Female;
1st CC & BOB. JONES’S GLITTERGLAM KATANA. 26-05-08. At literally just over 9 months she still has a degree of maturity to achieve, that said she has very good type & absolutely stunning pattern if something of an evil farmyard animal & no I don’t mean a sheep. Head marginally small in relation to the body size, medium length slightly rounded wedge, good definition to the cheeks, quite a good muzzle, rounded top with very slight break at the eye line, small bump on the nose, strong chin, wide set canines, level bite, which she appeared keen to test. Ears moderately small, well set, quite short, rounded tips. Quite large almost round eyes, flashing green with indignation. Body is beautifully firm, still with some maturing to achieve but perfectly in keeping with her young age, quite well boned legs & paws, tail of medium length. Beautiful coat, medium length, very good density, laying well, superb ultra soft luxurious texture. Her pattern is extremely dramatic & beautifully contrasted. Very clear cheek stripes almost linking up beneath her chin, complicated scarab & ‘M’ on the brow, lines break as they run over her neck, long rosetted swirling spotted pattern outlined by darker brown, very dramatic longer lined spots along her back, looking completely different top normal spotted breeds having a very wild appearance, it really was a real pleasure to see such a complicated random spotted pattern, needs to be seen to get the full effect, lovely leg bracelets, excellent tail rings, solid coloured tip, colour well up the hocks. The overall colour effect is a beautiful golden effect with richer coloured undercoat, contrasting beautifully against the rich colours of her pattern, lovely spotted tummy. Her condition was quite superb, pity she is such an evil madam as there is not a lot of opportunity to view at close quarters, which is likely to impede her show career.
2nd BROOKES’S COADRATH CAPE OF LIGHTS. 03-05-05. Quite a mature lady, who was in the main has quite a pleasing look about her. Quite a well rounded medium wedge, just a little finer on the muzzle than I would have preferred, rounded top, slight profile break, quite a good chin, bite good. Ears are well set, quite a good smaller medium size. Eyes large, good green colour, full rounded oval shape. Body has very good firm feel, well proportioned legs & paws, well balanced medium thickness to the tail. Coat quite close, excellent density, lovely ultra soft texture to the touch. Good facial markings, with spotted whisker pads, good cheek stripes, fair ‘M’, body pattern quite good but there was a little agouti which blurred the edges a little, clearer spotting on the tummy, very good leg bracelets & tail rings. Her ground colour was quite an intense ruddy tone which tended to lack a little in contrast to some degree, distinct apricot undercoat colour. Condition was excellent, she was a little tense but by no means difficult.
3rd LEWIS’S PENTRANCH GRAFFITI MAGIC. 05-05-08. young girl but not looking 100%. Still has quite a lot of hopefully growth & development to achieve. Head type good, shorter rounded wedge shape, fair muzzle, gentle break in the profile, chin & bite good. Ears moderately smaller size, ears rounded on the tips, tends to prick a little high. Good green to the eye colour, the shape wide full oval, hint of slant. Body is very lithe & requires more weight & tone, rather fine boned legs & smaller dainty paws, well balanced tail. Coat was not typical of her breed in that it was rather long, woolly & very stary & open, with a slightly greasy appearance. The pattern is quite heavily brindled & agouti invaded which obviously detracts from the level of contrast, as there is no sharpness to define the pattern, facial tracing could be clearer, quite good leg bracelets & tail rings, blurred spotting on the body. The colour is also a little duller than I would have preferred. Very sweet disposition, not in show condition.
Brown Spotted Bengal Neuter, Female;
1st & PC MORELAND’S LLANDAR AVALON. 09-03-03. Lovely big girl, but with type to boot. Head has a broad rounded wedge with good high cheeks, puffed whisker pads & as result good breadth to the muzzle, gentle break in profile, strong chin, widely spaced canines & the bite itself good. Ears have rounded tips, set quite well, medium size. Lovely eyes, large rounded oval shape, very slight hint of slant, pleasing expression & a very good green colour. Large lady of generous proportions, well boned strong legs & paws, medium length to her tail which was gently tapering & moderately thick. Coat has very good medium length & a good degree of density, not the ultra luxurious texture of the male (below, who shares the same prefix) but by no means bad at all (purely on a comparison basis). Good cheek stripes& clear ‘M’ with scarab on the brow, the body pattern consists of varied size & shaped spots, including some where they are rosetted, spotted tummy, well marked leg bracelets & very good tail rings which are offset, black heels & tail tip. Deep ruddy orange undercoat the top coat quite an intense ruddy tone still with very good contrast to the pattern. Her condition was really super & she is a most amenable lady, a worthy contender for the BOB.
Also Considered for & Awarded. BOB. CRUTCHLEY’S IMP GR PR TOBYSDEN BALOU. 28-10-05. This lad looked distinctly Bengal & extremely handsome. Masculine breadth to his head with well developed high cheeks, puffed well developed muzzle, rounded head with slight break in profile, good depth chin, bite good. Ears on the smaller side of medium, slightly angled set round tips. Eyes of round full oval shape, excellent green tone, very expressive. Mature strong body good breadth to his chest, good length, strong legs, round paws, medium length gently tapering tail. This lad’s coat was extremely impressive it was of medium length, excellent density & the most wonderful ultra soft texture to boot. Excellent tracings, multiple cheek ribbons almost linking up under his chin, spotted whisker pads, excellent ‘M’ & scarab, some thumbprints on his ears, body has a lot of rosetted spots along its length, with paler colour inner spotting & darker outline of colour, quite a few larger & varied shapes also, excellent leg bars & very good tail rings which were a little offset, black heels & tail tip. Colour is rich & bright with deeper ruddy apricot undercoat, the ground colour a deep bright gold effect enhanced further by the glitter which was present, the contrast was quite striking, pale near white muzzle & chin areas. He was super condition & though appearing a little tense actually handles well.
AC Ocicat Neuter;
1st & PC PARRY’S NWELA FRECKLES. 73bs. 21-05-08. Chocolate Silver, young lad who though still looking very adolescent, was not out of keeping with his young age, plus he has a typically athletic wild appearance. Head a little wider than its length, very good blunt muzzle curving gently into his cheek lines, with prominent pads, very slight break at the eye line, good strength chin, bite good. Ears medium size, angular setting, tiny tufted tips, wide base. Eyes are large fuller almond shape, set marginally straight, gold in colour. Body showing the development which is typical of his adolescent age, well proportioned legs, oval paws, medium length tail with gentle taper, very slight fleshy tip. Lustrous sleek coat, excellent texture & density. Well marked facial striations, sharply contrasted cheeks stripes, spotted whisker pads, well defined ‘M’ on the brow, broken spine line, well spotted along the body, with a bulls eye encircled pattern on one side more defined than the other, very clearly marked leg bracelets & tail rings, solid coloured tip, colour well up the hocks also. Has very dark bitter chocolate as is so often the case with silvers, the pattern well contrasted against the silver ground, rather a lot of tarnish evident on the muzzle, legs & paws. He has lovely relaxed disposition & excellent condition.
Also Considered for & Awarded. BOB. CRUDEN’S PR MERRYDANCER MORESCO. 73bs. 25-03-06. Chocolate Silver, absolutely huge lad who one can’t deny has to some degree (actually quite a vast degree)lost his athletic appearance. However there is no denying he is very handsome lad ho possesses a degree of presence. The head is slightly longer than its width, slight whisker break, with excellent breadth to the muzzle, strong chin of depth, bite meets but only just. Ears have very good 45% angular setting, good width at their base, slight rounding to the tips which gave very slight tufts on the tips. Eyes are large full almond shape with gentle slanted top line, yellowy tone. Body is undoubtedly over his optimum weight & is incredibly large, with swinging udders beneath, strong legs (he needs them to carry his body weight), larger oval paws, slightly broader base gently tapering tail, which for a lad of his size was relatively well balanced. Coat has good medium length, with an excellent density, close lying impressive lustrous glossy sheen. Well marked spotted whisker pads & striped cheeks, complicated ‘M’ & scarab on the brow, some thumbprints present on the ears, body spotting though not quite as distinct as the younger lad was still well in evidence & ran in horizontal lines along the body with both sides showing bulls eye pattern formation on the flanks, excellent leg bracelets, good tail bands ending in a solid coloured tip, fully coloured hocks. Again the chocolate pattern colour is very bournville bitter chocolate tone, the silver ground colour could be a little clearer but nonetheless the contrast was still very evident. A very amicable chap (luckily) superb condition & obviously not nutritionally challenged in any way.
Snow Spotted Bengal Neuter, Male:
Considered for & Awarded BOB. GOODGER’S PR SOOTSEE WHITE GOLD. 76b 30. 09-11-04. Blue Eyed, well grown & muscular lad. Head has quite good breadth across the cheeks, which are high & well defined, the muzzle could be a little broader, top rounds, the break very slight, quite a good chin, bite scissored over, canines set wide apart. Ears marginally large, rounded tips, set well. Eyes showing slightly more slanted setting than I would have preferred & could be a little larger, very good shade of blue with a pleasing degree of brightness to it. Long well grown body, excellent muscle tone, well boned legs of good length, round paws, tail of slightly longer length, moderately heavy. Excellent coat texture, beautifully soft, dense & very good medium length. The facial tracings are well marked, spotted whisker pads, very good cheek stripes, well marked ‘M’ on the brow, elongated well defined spots along the body, excellent leg bracelets & tail rings, solid coloured tail tip. Warm seal brown/charcoal pattern elements contrasting well against the pearlised ground colour. Condition was excellent & though he was vocal, he was easy t handle.
AV SLH Cat/Kitten Or Neuter Born in May;
1st PEPPERELL’S PR ADSETLO LADY LOUISINANA. 13b 16. 18-05-07. Seal Tortie Tabby Colourpointed, quite an impressive looking exhibit showing a good degree of maturity. Head broad & well rounded with well filled out cheeks, good muzzle, skull well rounded, quite a heavy brow, good stop, short snub nose, deep chin, bite a little too under. Ears spaced well apart & quite low, rounded tips, well feathered interiors, tidy appearance. Large, fully rounded bold shaped eyes, colour a paler shade of blue. Body well grown, compact cobby shape, low on the well boned legs, round paws, short full brush tail. Excellent full coat, which was well prepared, full ruff & frill. Body has a very slight amount of shading but this was warm & tonal & possessed excellent contrast, points a good combination of Tabby tracings overlaid by the tortie elements. Her condition & presentation both excellent.
2nd PRIESTLEY’S SHIMBA EYECATCHER. 5. 29-05-07. Cream, generally well balanced lad. Head ideally requiring just a little more breadth, god fullness at the cheeks themselves, rounded skull, quite a short nose with good stop, well developed nose leather, strong chin, bite marginal. Ears relatively neat & tidy, smaller size, set well, good furnishings. Eyes could be a little larger & bolder, but the shape was nonetheless well rounded, orange colour. Body could be little more compact, well proportioned legs & paws, brush tail which was marginally long. Very good length coat, well prepared & quite full, good ruff. Colour was a pleasing soft shade of relatively even cream which though not 100% sound was quite impressive for the time of year & far better than most. Condition was excellent, as were his manners.
3rd OAKES’S JENZJEWELS ZACHARIE. 1.
AV SLH Debutante Kitten:
1st HARRIS’S ALEXANDRITE ILLYANMENTOBE. 84 31t. 22-07-08. Brown Tabby & White Siberian, most attractive kitten who was not only well grown & developed but also most beautifully presented. Excellent short broad wedge with rounded contours beneath the cheeks, low well rounded muzzle, with slight prominence to the pads, slight dome to the forehead & gentle concave dip tot eh uniform width nose, good depth chin & her bite good. Rounded tips to the medium size ears, set well apart. Most lovely eyes, large, slight oblique setting, rounded lower line to the fuller oval shape, clear green tone. Body is well developed & possessing good bone, slightly rectangular shape, strong legs & paws, Well furnished tail of good length to balance. Coat has excellent length & density with soft fine undercoat with the required gentle springy feel, top coat was still perhaps a mite soft but perfectly in keeping with her young age, some ruff well in the process of developing. Most attractive combination of warm brown tabby & white, with good facial markings, leg bracelets & tail rings which whilst with no points score were worthy of mention, beautiful clean white areas with white paws, white chest locket area, tiny fleck of white on her nose looked very appealing. Her condition was superb, very confident young lady.
2nd JOHNSON’S AKDAMAR TAZI. 13d od. 29-10-08. Odd Eyed Auburn Turkish Van, very young chap with a degree of potential. Head obviously not yet attained a broad substantial wedge, but the width is good for his age, profile shows just the slightest of break to his medium length straight nose, good chin, swollen gums due to teething. Ears quite large & set high, well feathered with shell pink interiors. Eyes oval in shape still a little baby small in keeping with his age, the amber eye still to attain a little more depth & clarity of colour, the other blue, pink rims. Body has good length & promising bone, tufted paws. Coat wispy baby soft texture & the length showing the promise of things to come, tail not yet developed his brush but of good length. Excellent chalk white coat, with vertical blaze separating his auburn head markings the right side slightly smaller than the left, body free of other markings just the very slight overhang to his auburn tail still with rings. Pink lips & paw pads, the Auburn colour a very good degree of brightness for his young age. His condition & temperament both excellent.
3rd SANDFORD’S KATMEA MALI CHITO. 64 20. 12-08-08. Brown Tabby Maine Coon, handsome kitten but undershot, pity.
AV British Cat/Kitten Or Neuter Born in March:
1st BROWN’S LYNBRO LAYLA. 16. 21-03-08. Blue, attractive adolescent girl, who was well developed in relation to her age. Apple rounded head, shape, well filled cheeks, good muzzle, rounded brow, good depth of chin, bite level. Moderately small well placed ears fitting well into the head shape. Eyes large & well open, round shape, the colour just making the light golden yellow tone. Body has very pleasing compact cobby body shape, good bone & substance to her legs & paws, quite a heavy medium length tail. Her coat is still very soft requiring a crisper texture, reasonably dense, okay for length. Her colour is a medium shade of blue & reasonably sound but with some darker tipping present. Her condition was super, not completely relaxed & a little worried, but very gentle nature.
AV Foreign Aristocrat Adult;
1st LAMB’S NATANGO’S GHANIYAH OF GENIEMALL. 78 30. 04-11-07. Bronze Egyptian Mau, a lovely girl who is still quite young & though with a degree of finish to attain has a great deal to recommend. Wedge slightly rounded, muzzle gently flowing into the head contours beneath the cheeks, uniform width to her nose, with slight rise at the nasal bridge in profile, adequate chin, bite good. Moderately large ears, wide at their base, with a slightly pointed effect, cupped slightly forward, quite an alert appearance, well set. Eyes are moderately large with the required rounded almond shape, set straight with slightest upward slant on the lower line combined with a slightly worried expression all enhanced by the gooseberry green colour. Graceful lithe body of medium length, firm tone, slim legs, neat paws, gentle taper to the medium length tail. Coat is close & with a good density, lustrous sheen. She has lovely pattern & contrast with well marked facial tracings, body spotting of irregular size with smaller dots over the shoulder area, very good leg bracelets & tail rings, spotted tummy. Her colouration is bright & vivid & an excellent example of the term bronze, which contrasts beautifully against the pattern. She was quite a reserved young lady in excellent condition.
2nd BRAMLEY’S IZZYSFRIZZIES LITTLEWOO. 33a 36d
3rd BANDY’S CH SITHEE GENERAL GORDON. 16a.
AV Oriental Limit Adult;
1st SHAWLEY & HUDSON’S SHADOWSQUAD LUCIFER LEGASY. 37.
17-03-08. Black, well grown young lad who has a pleasing look about him. Good length wedge, very minimal pinch, slight break in profile, quite good depth chin, bite good. Ears large & set quite low & well apart, wide at the base. Eyes very good shape & slant, good green colour, almost (but not quite) pulling off the wicked look that suits blacks so well & gives then that little extra. Good length of neck, long firm well muscled body, a little tense (shy no difficult), long legs, oval paws, fine tail could be longer to balance more fully. His coat was slightly long, though close lying, good texture. Very good dense sound black colour to his coat but was little matt requiring a glossier sheen. An incredibly gentle lad, who was rather retiring, lovely condition.
AC Siamese Maiden Adult;
1st WILLIAMS’S POLLYBEE LORDBOYSTERER. 24c. 27-10-07. Lilac Point, very handsome youngster. Well balanced head lines, with medium length strong wedge, very good profile, chin has good depth, bite good. The ears are large & wide at the base which complement his wedge, excellent set. Most lovely eyes, the shape & set both typically oriental with a very good deep blue colour, slightly apprehensive expression. Excellent firm muscular body, slim legs & neat paws, well balanced length firm tail. His coat preparation was superb, extremely sleek & close lying, good shorter length. Very pale perfectly clear delicate magnolia colour which should have afforded excellent contrast to the points but these were not very evident, pale pinky lilac incomplete mask, subtle colour on the ears & that really was more or less it, no colour at all on the legs & virtually none on the tail either, whilst I am a great advocate for pale points, a Siamese should have points. His condition was exemplary & he was extremely gentle, just a little reticent & could not relax fully to show to better advantage.
2nd SIVITER’S SIMPLYSIAM SPECAIL MENTION. 32c. 05-04-08. Cream Point, quite stylish but as yet a little effete for my preference, hopefully a little more maturity will give him a greater degree of masculinity. Very even virtually equilateral wedge if marginally fine on the muzzle, almost straight profile, chin has reasonable depth if a little narrow, some acne, bite good. Lovely flared wide base to his large ears, which are set in a very good fixed wide position. Eyes have typical oriental shape & slant, with a pleasing vivid blue tone, very good expression. Elegant neckline, lithe well toned body, still to achieve a more masculine muscular hardness, slender limbs, oval paws, well balance fine tail. His coat though a fraction on the longer side but beautifully close & well presented, lovely texture. Creamy white coat, warm tone, points are showing a warm cream tone on the mask & ears the tail & hocks little on the hotter side, paler stockings as is often the case on red/cream or apricots. Lovely nature, excellent condition.
3rd DAVIES’S BURNTHWAITES DANCING QUEEN. 24c.
AC Siamese Novice Kitten;
1st STOKES’S LITTLEFEAT READY TEDDY GO. 32a. 07-11-08. Red Point, gorgeous little fellow with a lot of style. Very good wedge, even lines, developing profile which is virtually straight already, good chin & bite. Lovely ears, well flared base, excellent set. Eyes though initially a little wide, were nonetheless an excellent shape & slant, combined with an intense bright blue colour. Slender neck, body developing length, monorchid at present (more accurately perhaps not yet fully descended), slim legs, dainty paws, fine whiptail. Sleek coat, close lying marginally baby long as yet, excellent texture, well prepared. Milky white body, points a little pale but these will hopefully brighten as he develops. Wonderful confident temperament, lovely condition.
2nd OWEN’S POLLYBEE SNOWDRIFTER. 24c. 06-10-08. Lilac Point, well balanced little chap, even lines just lacking a little impact. Wedge of good length, profile very good, chin has good depth, bite good. Ears good for size, would benefit with a little more width & flare, set well with width between. Eyes pleasing oriental shape & slanted setting, very good depth of blue. Good neckline, body firm & of good length, the legs slim with small oval paws, well balanced length tail. Lovely coat, short & close, excellent texture. Light magnolia body with excellent contrast to the points which are marginally bluey in tone & could show a little more evidence of pinky tones. Condition & temperament both excellent.
3rd JONES’S MOONTHIEF MYSTIC MERLIN. 32/1.
AV Siamese Cat/Kitten Or Neuter Born in February:
1st COPELANDS’S FOWERDEW GTX PECTATIONS. 24. 02-02-08. Seal Point, a very poised & extremely elegant young lad. Excellent head with long even lines to the wedge, lovely profile, firm chin, very good bite. Ears large with flared wide base, complementing the wedge, excellent set. Gorgeous eyes, beautiful shape & slant, deep blue colour, very inscrutable lofty expression. Long very elegant neckline, incredibly long body, lithe yet muscular, long slender limbs, neat oval paws, long whiptail to give finish. His coat was very close lying, quite a good shorter length, sleek well prepared texture. His points are still showing a little brindling & could be warmer, body quite shaded for his young age. He has a wonderful disposition & his condition was splendid, oozes style, much to recommend.
Many thanks to Mark Lewis and his team for the invitation to judge at their 47th Championship Show and for all their kind hospitality. I was delighted to have the company of Patti Tegg. She is an excellent steward who caters for one’s every need, and her calm, friendly manner made the day run very smoothly. We both enjoyed the super lunch and the beverages served throughout the day by a very courteous young waiter. Altogether a most enjoyable day.
Chocolate Burmese Kitten: (1 kitten entered) 1st & BOB: Johnson’s LOHR MALINALDA (27b F 6/6/08) Very promising young girl of good weight and shown in superb condition. Gently rounded top of head between medium size ears of correct shape: broad at the base with rounded tips and showing the desired forward tilt when viewed in profile. Beautiful large lustrous eyes of well developed yellow chartreuse tone: spaced wide apart and displaying correctly slanted topline and rounded lower line. Her short wide wedge tapers to a blunt finish. Very good depth to skull with, in profile, well-rounded brow and defined break with the nose showing a slight bump at this stage. Virtually level chin of good depth. Level bite. Firm, well grown body with proportionate limbs and oval paws. Correctly shaped tail with a paintbrush tip almost balances her body. Warm toned milk chocolate coat is clear, of medium length, and feels soft and silky to the touch. Very close lying. This affectionate endearing girl was very friendly and totally unfazed by all the noise and movement in the hall. A little sweetheart and a joy to handle.
Lilac Burmese Kitten: (2 kittens entered) 1st and BOB: Moore’s DULCAMARA PETRONELLA (27c F 4/7/08) Alert ultra friendly young lady who has already mastered the art of being a showgirl. Gently rounded top of head with plenty of frownlines to grow into as time goes on. Correctly sized, well-spaced ears displaying the correct forward tilt when viewed in profile. Large lustrous yellow eyes widely set and correctly shaped with slanted topline and well rounded lower line. In profile her skull has reasonable depth and brow is amply rounded. Nose break is defined and her nose has a slight bump at this stage of development. Somewhat shallow chin is on a level vertical plane with her nose tip. Her bite is level. Her body is elegant and very firm and she has proportionate limbs and neat oval paws. Her correctly shaped tail balances her body and finishes with a paintbrush tip. Her clear silky coat lies very close and the delicate dove grey displays a distinct pinkish caste. This very attractive girl has excellent Burmese expression and captivated both my steward and myself with her dainty feminine manner.
2: Baker’s VINTARN CHO LINOSA (27c F 18/7/08) Pretty, very feminine kitten who was a little unsure and shy to begin with but friendly and affectionate when handled. The hall was quite cold in the morning and this may have added to her preference for her security blankets. Top of head somewhat flat between well-spaced, very mobile ears. She was alert to the mildest sound and thus her ears did not settle despite my steward’s calming words. Her wedge is a trifle long and was narrowed by a teething pinch on the day. Lustrous rather deep-set yellow eyes with a slight green inner rim could be a little larger for perfection. Topline is rounded causing her to appear anxious. Lower line is correctly rounded. In profile her skull has adequate depth and her brow is rounded. Defined nose break with longish nose and slightly receding chin. Her bite is level. Her body is firm and elegant with well-proportioned limbs and neat oval paws. Her tail balances her body but is a little thick at this stage and the tip is rounded. Her clear, silky close lying coat is a pale dove grey with a distinct pinkish caste. She is a dear little girl and it was a pleasure to meet and handle her.
Any Colour Burmese Breeders Female: (8 females entered) 1st: Chapman’s Gr.Ch.Tribune Eliza Doolittle (27e F 14/8/98) Eye catching ultra friendly girl of ten and a half years shown in superb condition and displaying excellent Burmese expression. Rounded top of head between correctly shaped ears set well apart and displaying the desired forward tilt when viewed in profile. Her short wide wedge tapers to a blunt muzzle. In profile she has excellent depth of skull, well-rounded brow, a defined break, straight nose and deep level chin. Her bite is level and her dentition in excellent order and pure white. Her large lustrous chartreuse eyes are placed well apart with correct slanted topline and well-rounded lower line. Her weighty muscular body is complemented with proportionate elegant limbs and neat oval paws. Correctly shaped tail with paintbrush tip just balances her body. Her close lying coat is gleaming seal brown mingled with shades of red and particularly rich tangerine, and free from any undesirable markings. She was a little shy to begin with but is basically very friendly and she stood proudly on the table for assessment displaying her straight back and slightly longer back limbs. A really lovely example of a Burmese female and a credit to her owner/breeder.
2: Tarbuck’s Mollyrossi Starbuck (27c F 18/9/07) Another beautiful Burmese queen, somewhat younger than the winner and indeed unlucky to meet her on the day. Well grown, weighty and muscular and also show in superb condition. Proportionate and well balanced. Gently rounded top of head with well spaced medium ears of correct shape and with a distinct forward tilt when viewed in profile. Short blunt wedge and, in profile, excellent skull depth and rounded brow. Well-defined break with straight nose and level chin. Her bite is level. Her large yellow chartreuse eyes are spaced well apart and display correct slanted topline and rounded lower line, which together create her intelligent, typically Burmese expression. Feminine body has super muscle tone and firm proportionate limbs with neat oval paws. Her fractionally fine tail balances her body. Her clear silky coat is very fine and close lying and is a delicate tone of palest dove grey with a distinct pinkish caste. She was alert, gentle and very beautiful: a joy to handle and assess.
3: Bridges’ Ch.Sanlis Prima Donna (27 F 23/3/07) Eye catching, very compact brown queen of excellent weight and balanced appearance. Rounded top of head with slight central indentation. Neat correctly shaped ears set well apart and with desired forward tilt in profile. Short blunt wedge with very good width at jaw hinge. In profile good depth to skull and well rounded brow. Defined nose break with straight nose, which falls away very slightly at leather. Rather shallow chin which is virtually level. Bite is level. Large, very lustrous chartreuse eyes are placed well apart and afford her a typical Burmese expression. She has very good muscle tone and a strong rounded chest. Strong elegant limbs with neat oval paws. Her correctly shaped tail tapers to a paintbrush tip and just balances her body. Clear dark seal brown coat lies very close and displays a super satiny sheen. She was a little tense but the hall was very cold at the time and I think she preferred to be cocooned in her blanket. She is basically friendly and is an extremely attractive example of the breed.
Extra 3: Moore’s Ch.Dulcmara Sousanna (27 F 24/10/06) Another excellent brown female in tip top condition. Well balanced and with super muscle tone. Correctly sized ears with broad base and rounded tips placed well apart across her gently rounded top of head. In profile they have the correct forward tilt. Short wide wedge tapering to a blunt finish and with, in profile, a good depth to her skull. Brow is somewhat flat. Well-defined nose break with virtually straight nose and deep level chin. Level bite. Expressive large, lustrous yellow chartreuse eyes placed well apart and with correct slanted topline and rounded lower line. Well-muscled elegant body with rounded chest and strong limbs with neat oval paws. Well-shaped tail balances her body. Her coat is a rich dark seal brown, is short, very close lying and gleaming with health. On the day she had four longish white hairs in her right ear canal and a sprinkling on the top her head: perhaps the younger members of her feline family have been a little over keen on patting her head? She was a little shy at first but when out of her pen she was very friendly and easy to assess. As with the previous exhibit I think she preferred to be in the comparative warmth of her pen as the hall was very cold at the time of assessment.
4: Hutchinson’s Gr.Ch.Irrep Amondi (27e F 21/5/06) Delightful ultra friendly brown tortie girl of well-balanced appearance and shown in excellent condition. Gently rounded top of head between correctly shaped medium size ears set well apart and with the desired forward tilt when viewed in profile. Her short wide wedge tapers to a blunt finish and, in profile, she has very good depth of skull and a well-rounded brow. Defined nose break with a very slight bump to her nose and a deep chin, which recedes fractionally. Her pale chartreuse eyes are set well apart and are correctly shaped with slanted topline and round lower line. On the day she was not of a mind to open them fully: she was too intent on telling us how pleased she was to see us and purred loudly with eyes almost closed in feline rapture. She has a weighty muscular body with a well-rounded chest, elegant limbs and neat oval paws. Her tail is correctly shaped ending with a paintbrush tip and of sufficient length to balance her body. Her coat of rich seal brown is attractively mingled with shades of red and is short and silky in texture. On the day it was slightly open due, I’m sure, to the low temperature of the hall. She has a wonderful friendly and engaging temperament and purred constantly both in and out of her pen. A really adorable and typical Burmese queen.
Extra 4: Chase’s Starrychats Total Eclipse (27e F 23/2/08) Another lovely female: the youngest of the three superb brown torties at the show. She has only just joined the adult classes and has plenty of time for her star quality to shine. Well grown and beautifully balanced with superb typical Burmese expression and an endearing friendly personality. Rounded top of head with correctly shaped medium size ears placed well apart when she relaxed and with the desired forward tilt when viewed in profile. Short wide wedge tapering to a blunt finish with straight nose and chin of very good depth, which recedes very slightly. Her nose leather falls away very slightly at this stage. Her bite is level. She has large, well-placed, sparkling yellow chartreuse eyes of the correct shape and with an inquisitive intelligent expression. The topline is slanted and the lower line well rounded giving her a true Burmese “look”. She was a little lightweight on the day but is still young and has plenty of time to mature. Her body is strong and elegant with well-rounded chest and slender shapely limbs with neat oval paws. Her tail tapers to a paintbrush tip and balances her body with the tip easily reaching her shoulder. Her clear rich seal brown coat is well mingled with shades of red and has a very silky texture. On the day it was a trifle long but lies very close and has a distinct healthy sheen. She is very alert and friendly and her main aim at the show was “investigation, investigation, investigation”. A wriggler par excellence!
5: Stephens’ Gr.Ch.Millgill Theatrics (27j F 14/3/06) Very attractive lilac tortie queen of almost three years. Proportionate and balanced and shown in excellent condition. Gently rounded top of head with neat correctly shaped ears set well apart and, in profile, displaying an alert forward tilt. Short wide wedge with blunt finish at the muzzle. In profile defined break, straight nose and virtually level chin. Her bite is level. She has good depth to her skull and a rounded brow. Large chartreuse eyes of correct shape with slanted topline and rounded lower line giving her a good Burmese expression. Weighty, well-muscled body with rounded chest, elegant limbs and neat oval paws. Her correctly shaped tail is just long enough to balance her body. Clear coat is a delicate dove grey prettily mingled with shades of cream. A trifle long on the day but very close lying and silky to the touch and with a healthy sheen. She is a real showgirl who has a super friendly nature and an endearing gaze.
6: Stephens’ Millgill Yackety-Yak (27g F 15/4/08) Another beautiful tortie girl who was just adult and shown in superb condition. Compact and weighty for her tender age and already well balanced in appearance. Rounded top of head between medium size well shaped ears placed well apart and with an alert forward tilt when viewed in profile. Short wide wedge tapers to a blunt finish and, in profile, has good depth to skull. Definite nose break with straight nose, which falls away slightly at the leather. Chin of medium depth recedes a little. Bite is level. Large expressive yellow chartreuse eyes of correct shape with slanted topline and rounded lower line. Excellent Burmese expression. Muscular body with slender limbs and neat oval paws. Tail is a little thick and just balances her body. Clear blue grey coat is attractively mingled with shades of cream. Could be a little shorter but lies very close and has a silky texture and satiny sheen. A pretty young girl who was a little tense when handled. She is basically friendly and like several of the other exhibits she was feeling the cold and so preferred to be snug on her blankets inside her pen.
The above was a difficult class as I needed far more first prizes for the many beautiful girls entered. Thank you to all the breeders for the opportunity to assess these important Burmese queens.
Any Colour Burmese Visitor (one cat entered) 1: Riddle’s Gr.Pr.Oakford Olympic Flame (27d MN 2/7/04) Medium size strong elegant lad in his prime. Shown in superb condition with a wonderful Burmese expression and proportionate balanced appearance. Gently rounded top of head between medium size correctly shaped ears, which, in profile, display an alert forward tilt. Short wedge tapering to a blunt finish with very good width at jaw hinge. Profile shows good depth to skull and a slightly flat brow. Well-defined nose break with straight nose, which could be a trifle shorter for perfection. Chin of good depth recedes very slightly. His bite is level. Large lustrous chartreuse eyes placed well apart and correctly shaped with slanted topline and rounded lower line giving him a good Burmese “look”. Muscular longish body with well-rounded chest and strong limbs with neat oval paws. Well-shaped tail tapers to a neat paintbrush tip and is short to balance his body. Clear rich tangerine coat is very close lying and silky to the touch. He has a couple of small darker red smudges on his back legs. A very wriggly friendly boy who clearly enjoys the show scene and all the proceedings of the day. He was a pleasure to handle and assess.
Any Variety British/Foreign/Burmese Adult, Kitten or Neuter (2 cats entered) 1: Chapman’s Gr.Ch.Tribune Eliza Doolittle
2: Sedgwick’s Catwo Dimitri (16a 14c M 21/4/08) Magnificent well grown Russian White lad with gorgeous sparkling snow-white coat and expressive green jewels for eyes. Flat top of head between large pointed high set ears. In profile, very gentle, almost imperceptible curve from his nose to eye placement. Above his eyes the brow is straight. His nose is absolutely straight with endearing pink leather. His deep chin recedes fractionally. His prominent whisker pads complete the strong appearance of his head. Almond shaped widely set eyes are a most beautiful shade of vivid green and his expression would melt the hardest heart. His elegant graceful body is strong and well muscled and his long limbs finish with small oval paws. His longish tail is well shaped and completes the elegant lines of this stunning boy. His short fine pure white coat has a very dense undercoat and is very silky to the touch. Unique to this breed it felt soft and warm and I imagine is essential to withstand the harsh Russian winter which I have experienced first hand in Moscow at temperatures of minus 20 degrees. His gentle temperament is restrained and extremely laid-back. He was easy to handle and shown in superb condition - a credit to his owner. I was delighted to be afforded the opportunity to assess this rare, beautiful cat and thank his owner for entering him.
Any Colour Burmese Neuter (one cat entered) 1: Plaw’s Gr.Pr.Rainsong Xabi Alonso (27 MN 7/3/07) Impressive large weighty brown lad of almost two years and shown in excellent condition. Proportionate and balanced in appearance. Rounded top of head with correctly shaped medium size ears set well apart and displaying the correct forward tilt when viewed in profile. Short wide wedge tapers to a blunt finish at his muzzle and, in profile, he has good depth of skull and a well-rounded brow. Defined nose break with straight nose and deep virtually level chin. His bite is level. His large lustrous chartreuse eyes are placed well apart and correctly shaped with slanted topline and rounded lower line giving him a good Burmese expression. Weighty and very well muscled with rounded chest and strong limbs finishing with neat oval paws. Well-shaped tail tapers to a paintbrush tip and balances his body. His clear, rich seal brown coat is short and close lying: gleams with health and is silky to the touch. He was rather bored with the show proceedings by the time we handled him and he swore to release his feelings. However with a cuddle and soothing conversation we won him over and he is basically friendly and altogether a fine example of the breed.
My thanks to Mark, Lesley, Samantha & the committee for inviting me to judge at the show. I had some super cats & a very enjoyable day. Thanks to Stef Beirne for coming to steward for me, & handling the cats in her usual able manner.AC BURMESE IMPERIAL GRAND CHAMPION, MALEA pair of nice boys in this class; I was sorry to withhold but sadly neither was up to Imperial standard today.
IGC W/H 1ST BRIDGES’ GR CH SANLIS DIAMOND GEEZER 27A M 21/3/07 A well grown boy of just 23 months, with a very broad top of head & prominent muscle dip,. Ears of good shape but set low. Large pale yellow eyes of good set, rather full at lower edge. Short very wide wedge is a little narrow at jaw hinge, & tapers to rounded muzzle. In profile, flattish slightly heavy brow, good break, & shallow chin. Mouth shows very untidy bite. A muscular compact boy, with strong proportionate limbs, & a tail of good shape, short to balance, with paintbrush tip. Short close lying coat of dark-toned blue, with correct silvering, in good condition. Not a happy lad this morning, unfortunately, & consequently not showing himself to best advantage.
RES W/H 2ND MOORE’S GR CH ANOKHI BOY GEORGE 27C M 6/3/07 Another young lad of 23 months, & he was a very soppy boy with a super temperament. Good width to gently rounded top of head, between ears of good size, shape & set. Expressive chartreuse eyes of good size, shape & set. Short wide balanced wedge, tapering to a blunt muzzle. In profile, depth of forehead was slightly long for balance, with good break, nose fractionally long, & chin of correct depth which recedes a little. A muscular boy, well grown, with tail which is a little thick in shape, & slightly short to balance. Short close lying coat of darkish lilac was satin in texture & in superb condition.
AC BURMESE IMPERIAL GRAND CHAMPION, FEMALE
Four lovely girls in the class today.
IGC BOARDMAN’S GR CH NICANORY DAISY MAY 27 F 21/5/04 Super young lady of almost five. Good width to gently rounded top of head, between slightly large ears of good shape & set. Short wide pleasingly balanced wedge, tapering to blunt muzzle. Expressive pale yellow eyes of excellent size, shape & set. Profile show slightly rounded brow, good break & level chin of correct depth. Muscular young lady, weighty & just a little plump. Elegant limbs & tail of good shape, with paintbrush tip, just very slightly short to balance. Super coat of rich dark brown, glossy short, close lying & very satiny in texture. A lovely girl, shown in excellent condition.
RES IGC GR CH MILLGILL THEATRICS 27J F 14/3/06 Another lovely girl with personality plus. Gently rounded top of head has good width, between well set ears of good size, shape & set. Short wide well balanced wedge, tapering to blunt muzzle. Large expressive chartreuse eyes of excellent size, shape & set. In profile, gently rounded brow, good break & level chin of correct depth. Muscular elegant girl of good size & weight, with elegant limbs & tail of good shape & correct length to balance. Short close lying coat off nicely mingled lilac & cream, in good condition.
CHOCOLATE BURMESE ADULT
BOB ONLY WILSHAW’S CH ROSSIKHAN CUPCAKE 27B F 16/8/07 Gently rounded top of head has fair width between slightly large ears of good shape & set. Short wide well balanced wedge, tapering to blunt muzzle. In profile, gently rounded brow, good break & level chin of correct depth. Muscular elegant girl of good weight, although I would prefer her to be a little larger. Elegant limbs & tail which is a little whippy in shape & slightly short to balance. Close lying, slightly long coat of warm medium chocolate, showing some contrast between points & body. A nice girl but still quite immature at present.
1 PC BESWICK’S PR MAINMAN LEONARDO 27 MN 6/4/07 Nice friendly lad of 22 months, rather worried this morning. Top of head is gently rounded & has good width between ears of good size, shape & set. Short wide balanced wedge, tapering to blunt muzzle. Large expressive pale yellow eyes of good size & set, which he is rounding a little today. Profile shows flattish brow, good break & level chin of correct depth. Weighty well grown boy, rather plump, with large oval paws & tail which is a little thick in shape & slightly short to balance. Short close lying coat of rich dark brown, in excellent condition.
BROWN BURMESE NEUTER F
1 PC CH RAWEKE MIRROR IMAGE 27 FN 20/7/07 Good width & slight muscle dip to top of head, between ears of good size, shape & set. Short wide wedge has good width & tapers to narrow blunt muzzle. Large expressive pale yellow eyes of good size, shape & set. In profile, gently rounded brow, good break, nose has slight bump, & level chin of correct depth. Muscular elegant girl of good size, with tail of good shape which is slightly short to balance. Short close lying coat of warm dark brown, in good condition but showing a few scattered white hairs.
AC ADOLESCENT BURMESE M OR F
1 STEPHENS MILLGILL YACKETY-YAK 27G F 15/4/08 A friendly young lady of just 10 months, of good size & weight. Gently rounded top of head has good width between ears of good size, set & shape. Short wide well balanced wedge, tapering to blunt muzzle. Expressive yellow eyes of good size, shape & set. Profile shows gently rounded brow, adequate break & level chin of correct depth. Muscular girl, just a little plump, with tail of good shape, slightly short to balance. Close lying coat of nicely mingled blue & warm cream is a little long at present.
2 GILES’ RAWEKE SOMETHING BLUE 27G F 14/4/08 Good width to top of head between ears of good size, shape & set. Wedge has good width but is fractionally long for balance at present, tapering to blunt muzzle. Profile shows rounded brow, good break & level chin of correct depth. An elegant kitten of good weight with elegant limbs & tail of good shape, slightly short to balance. Short close lying coat of intermingled blue & cream, in good condition. Very wriggly young lady, keen to be back in her pen.
3 STACY’S RUMBA LILAC SPIRRIT 27C F 14/5/08 Gently rounded top of head is a little lacking in width at present, between ears of good size & set which are flared at the base. Wedge is fairly short but needs a little more width for balance, tapering to blunt muzzle. Expressive yellow eyes of good size, shape & set. In profile, rounded brow, acceptable break & level chin which is a little shallow. Muscular elegant girl, just an adult & needs to mature, with elegant limbs & tail of good shape with paintbrush tip, slightly short to balance. Close lying coat of blue toned lilac is still a little long & kittenish at present, in good condition. Avery friendly little girl of super temperament.
AC DEBUTANT BURMESE
1 WILSHAW’S CH ROSSIKHAN CUPCAKE
AC BURMESE MALE K
1 RIDDLE’S OAKFORD SWEET WILLIAM 27F MN 20/6/08 Well grown lad of just 19 weeks, good width & slight muscle dip to gently rounded top of head between ears of good shape & set, just a little large at present. Short wide balanced wedge, tapering to blunt muzzle. Large expressive yellow eyes of good size, shape & set. Muscular boy of good size, with large oval paws & tail of good shape with paintbrush tip, just slightly short to balance. Short close lying coat of warm cream, in excellent condition. A nice boy of super temperament, just a little worried today.
AC BURMESE FEMALE K
1 BOARDMAN’S AMABILE BROWN DESDEMONA 27 F 28/10/08 A super baby of just 17 weeks, just a little overawed today. Top of head has good width between ears of good size, shape & set. Short wide well balanced wedge, tapering to blunt muzzle. Large expressive yellow eyes of good size, shape & set. In profile, gently rounded brow, good break, & level chin of correct depth. An elegant kitten that I would prefer to have a little more weight, as I could feel her vertebrae. Tail is a little whippy in shape, with paintbrush tip, & correct length to balance. Fairly short, close lying coat of warm brown, showing some shadow barring on limbs at present, in good condition.
2 MOORE’S DULCAMARA PETRONELLA 27C F 4/7/08 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. In profile, gently rounded brow, good break & level chin of correct depth. Elegant muscular kitten of good size, with tail of good shape which is just slightly short to balance. Short close lying coat of darkish lilac, in good condition.
3 BAKER’S VINTARN CHO LINOSA 27C F 18/7/08 Super-friendly young lady of just 7 months. Top of head is gently rounded with adequate width between ears of good size & shape which she is inclined to pull upright. Short wide balanced wedge, tapering to blunt muzzle. Expressive pale yellow eyes of good shape & set; I would prefer them to be larger. In profile, rounded brow, good break & level chin of good depth. Muscular elegant girl with elegant limbs & tail which is just a little thick in shape & slightly short to balance. Close lying satin-like coat of pale lilac is still a little long at present. A very sweet girl of excellent temperament.
4 BROWNING’S ROMID OLYMPIK KOKOPOPS 27 F 6/7/08 Adequate width to top of head, between ears of good size, shape & set. At, present wedge is rather long & narrow for balance, tapering to rounded muzzle. Expressive yellow eyes of good size & set, just a little full in shape. In profile, rounded brow, acceptable break, nose has slight bump & rolls away a little at the tip. Chin is level & of correct depth. Muscular elegant girl of just under 8 months, with elegant limbs & tail of correct length to balance, just a little whippy in shape. Another very friendly girl, just under 8 months & very immature at the moment.
Thanks firstly to the Committee and Club for inviting me again to this great show and secondly to my steward Grace Wylde for all her tireless help on the day.
RED SELF KITTEN:
1 & BOB WHEELWRIGHT’S KRISESKRITTER LADYINRED (4) F 22 08 08. Wide head with tiny ears neatly set low on skull. Fractionally bumpy skull but not unduly so. Wonderful deep copper round eyes, still a little muddy but clearing to excellent depth of colour. Wide face and firm chin. Good short nose and defined stop. Teeth slightly undershot. Cobby, well proportioned body and short legs with tufted paws. Full brush. Coat yet to mature as shady overall with paler red kitten coat especially on ruff and underneath tummy. Ghost tabby markings at present on kitten coat which was wispy, soft textured and medium length. Super little girl.
AC RADIUS MALE:
1 BRITTLETON’S CH LADYGEM PICASO (12A2) M 24 04 07. Very handsome blue and white bicolour male adult. Round wide head with ears disappearing into skull. Huge orange eyes, round and brilliant. Broad nose with deep break. Teeth marginally undershot. Cobby body with huge paws and wee short tail in proportion to body. Medium to blue patches, large patch over right ear and spreading over forehead with tiny patch over left forehead. Small blue patch on left lower back, full blue tail. White is pristine and clear. Very soft coat, well separated and in super condition. A beautiful exhibit.
AC RADIUS FEMALE:
1 SOUTHALL’S PETINDERAL PRETTYMISS (13) F 25 09 07. Blue cream female adult. Lovely round head with good width between neat ears. Tiny nose and nose leather. Lovely deep copper eyes. Level bite and firm chin. Surprisingly heavy frame for such a feminine cat with close coupled body and neat rounded paws. Fully furnished tail. Blue and cream nicely intermingled, slight shadiness on back and small cream patch over right eye. Medium length coat very well presented and soft in texture.
2 HAYCOCKS CH TAMOSAH CHABLIS (10) F 04 08 04. A chinchilla lady who ran the winner close. Round smooth skull with very neat tiny ears shaped well into the contour of the head. Broad medium length brick coloured nose with outlining. Huge aqua coloured eyes that dominate her face, and well outlined. Excellent level bite, slightly weak muzzle. Good body weight and full medium length brush to finish. Nice pale tipping with white undercoat, just a little coarse textured on back and tail, but sparkling effect overall to her long flowing coat.
AC VISITORS MALE:
1 WRIGHTS CH HERRAFARESIAH MRBOJANGLES (3) M 24 05 05. Blue adult male. Very broad top of head and ears held low on smooth skull. Wide snub nose with large nostrils and good break. Level bite with firm chin. Short legs on heavy, cobby body and amply furnished tail in proportion. Super full ruff. Coat of medium blue in colour, sound to roots and well separated. Soft texture to medium length flowing coat. Excellent preparation. This very handsome boy was a credit to his owner.
2 WYATT’S CH AMZENI EYESTOTHELEFT (70 1) M 16 02 07. Black exotic male adult. Excellent wide head with well placed ears on smooth skull. Short broad nose with wide nostrils and deep stop. Big round copper eyes. Marginally undershot bite, wide cheeks. Heavy body on short chunky legs and thick short tail. Dense black coat, plush and soft textured, almost sound to roots. Excellent temperament on this lovely boy.
3 OAKES’ JENZJEWELS ZACHARIE (1) M 16 05 08. Again, ran very close for the second place exhibit. Black male adult. Ears held wide apart on wide head. Super round skull and face. Big bold orange eyes. Short snub nose with large nostrils. Level bite, full wide cheeks. Very heavy muscled body standing on chunky legs. Full furnished tail. Excellent dense black coat virtually sound to roots and glossy. Slight shadiness underneath. Well prepared soft coat with some guard hairs which made the coat a little coarser to back and tail. Fabulous boy.
AC VISITORS FEMALE:
1 PRESTIDGE’S UK GR CH JAZZYCATS BELIEVE IN MAGIC (13b7) F 02 10 02. Outstanding cream point colourpoint female adult. Broad head with neatly placed furnished ears. Huge deep blue eyes, round and full, wee snub nose and good defined stop, nice sized nose leather and nostrils. Excellent level bite and firm muzzle. Cobby body standing on short legs and short tail in proportion. All points a good pale cream and matching and with creamy white body colour. Full soft coat, finished with expert preparation.
2 DAY’S GR CH DAYZEE SUMTHINSPECIAL (12 1) F 22 05 07. Very pretty dominant tortie white female adult. Round head and face, small ears placed low on skull. Round copper eyes, snub nose with petite nose leather, good nostril size. Level bite and firm chin. Surprisingly heavy girl with super short thick legs and paws. Full flowing tail. Sparkling white patches to head, rich red and dense black patches of two over right eye, 1 over left eye. Lovely white clear bib and red chin. Both red and black on lower back, and tail. White to legs. Texture soft and well separated. Super sweet temperament.
3 DAVIES’ MIDLANDER MAKING RIPPLES (70 11) F 01 03 08.
AC LIMIT MALE:
1 PLATEK’S KHANATE ACHILLES (70 12a 1t) M 01 06 08. Golden exotic male kitten. Super well grown kitten. Round head with tiny well positioned ears. Wonderful enormous eyes of blue/green still changing colour with outlining. Bite marginally undershot with top teeth a little concave. Nose outlined and brick coloured, good nostrils. Muscular body already, balanced by thick tail and sturdy legs. Ghost tabby markings on tipped seal coat with apricot undercoat, paler on chest and stomach. Plush soft coat to this sweet boy.
AC SELF BREEDERS:
1 COX’S SSAFASEC DAGWOOD BUMSTEAD (5) MN 21 06 07. Cream male neuter. Massive masculine head with small ears fitting well into contour of head. Wide face dominated by big copper eyes. Good broad nose and deep stop. Level bite and firm chin. Very good size and weight and in excellent condition with fully furnished tail. Thick legs and large rounded paws. Long soft coat well groomed. Coat was medium cream, a little unsound and shady overall, paler at roots and with some hotter guard hairs on back and tail. A big handsome gentleman with a laid back personality.
AC SELF NOT BRED BY EXH:
1 TAYLOR’S IMP GR PR LAFREBELLA ESPRIT (2a) MN 15 04 03. Orange eyed white male neuter. Excellent wide head and well positioned ears held wide apart. Large round orange eyes, short nose with good stop. Fractionally undershot bite, firm chin. Very heavy muscular body on thick legs and with short broad brush. Long flowing coat free of shading and super white. Soft textured thick full coat. This boy was very well groomed considering the thickness of his coat and had a wonderful temperament.
2 JOHNSTON’S PR SSAFASEC THUNDER (3) MN 06 06 07. Blue male neuter. Broad head with wide apart ears, held a little high on head. Excellent round orange eyes when he opened them. Short wide nose and break. Good level bite. Very good size and weight with chunky legs and wide rounded paws. Fully furnished tail. Coat pale to medium blue in colour. Long coat shady in places on back, flanks and tail and paler at roots. Soft texture to his perfectly groomed coat.
AV PERSIAN CAT/KITT OR NEUTER BORN IN JUNE:
1 EDWARDS’ GR CH & PR DELAVALE SWEETDREAMS (12a7) FN 25 06 02. Cream & white bi colour female neuter. Very wide head with tiny ears disappearing into round skull. Large round orange eyes. Snub nose with small nose leather and nostrils. Level bite, firm cream coloured chin. Lovely pale cream patches over head and on down to chest with white necklace. White large inverted chevron on face over nose and cheeks. Generously proportioned girl standing on thick sturdy limbs and with tiny full flowing tail. Excellent long free flowing coat, soft textured, well separated and prepared.
AV PERSIAN/SLH ADULT, KITTEN OR NEUTER:
1 KEMP’S GR PR SHANDATAL IMABLUE TIGER (13c12) MN 29 03 01. Blue tabby point Birman male neuter. Good rounded skull and ears with excellent width between. Slight dip in profile of nose. Super blue colour to almost round eyes. Level bite, firm chin. Blue tabby markings evident on all points including ‘M’ to mask and tail ringed with beige agouti background. Spectacle markings evident on face and lovely brick pink nose leather. Big muscular conformation, with medium length bushy tail. Silky textured bluish white coat. Good almost matching gloves and gauntlets. Sweet gentleman.
AC PERSIAN NEUTER:
1 WHITE’S IMP GR CH & IMP GR PR MARDIGRAS THECANDY MANCAN (12a7) MN 07 03 05. Cream & white male neuter. Huge frame with head to match and ears well apart on wide skull. Large luminous copper eyes. Slightly untidy but level bite. Wee short nose with deep break, cream chin. Massive body with thickset legs and super full cream tail with a few hotter guard hairs present. Pale to medium cream patches to shoulders, lower back and over head extending down over forehead. Very long coat which was powder puff soft and expertly prepared. A superb boy.
2 STANAWAY’S CH & GR PR BUNCHILLIE MRBOJANGLES (51d) MN 25 06 04. Cream shaded cameo male neuter. Good top of head with well positioned ears. Short nose with good stop. Large bold orange eyes. Undershot bite, chin could be a little stronger for perfection. Cobby bodied boy standing on firm legs, full brush. Excellent pale cream contrasts overall to his soft coat with light cream undercoat. Full mantle and ruff. Coat was full and flowing and had been well prepared and separated.
3 LEWIS’ PR BUNCHILLE SILVERLINING (6a) MN 04 06 04.
Many thanks to Lesley and the team for inviting me to judge at this show, which is such a special one for the household pets. We met some lovely cats – and people. A big thanks to Philippa Miller for stewarding and handling the cats so well, even the ones that did not want to see us.
HOUSEHOLD PETS
TABBY/TABBY & WHITE SHORT HAIRED MALE: All three were absent.
TABBY/TABBY & WHITE SHORT HAIRED FEMALE:
1 & BOB Moreland’s M C ROSIE POSIE. A relaxed, confident tabby girl in super condition for her age of 11 years. She enjoyed being judged and was very happy to have a cuddle. Everything a good show pet should be.
2 Lancaster’s SOPHIE. A pretty tabby and white girl with a cute pink nose and good tabby markings. Still looks very kittenish. Very well presented but unfortunately, she was upset by another cat and did not show her best.
3 Hutchinson’s M C LILYBETH. A beautiful looking girl with very attractive markings. However, despite looking as if butter wouldn’t melt in her mouth, she did not want to be taken out of her pen today and told us so in no uncertain terms.
RED, GINGER OR TORTOISESHELL MALE:
1 Hill’s SAM. A semi-long hair ginger and white boy with a lovely rich red colour to his coat. He was quite shy at first but responded well when fussed. If he can grow in confidence, he has good potential.
2 Tooth’s OLIVER TWIST. A very handsome ginger and white short hair with a lovely full face. Very good condition. Although he was happy to be handled in the pen, he really did not want to come out.
RED, GINGER OR TORTOISESHELL FEMALE:
1 & BOB Edward’s MARBELLA. A stunning looking girl with an unusual silver tortie coat pattern and huge ears. Very playful and interested in everything that was going on around her.
2 Turner’s MAISIE. A typical naughty tortie. A compact, cobby girl with a lovely rich, dark coat. Very sweet in her pen but gave us some very bad language when she was taken out.
EX-STRAY CAT OR KITTEN MALE:
1 Creaton & Walker’s M C LITTLEMAN RAFFLES. A calm, confident long haired boy. His white coat was beautifully prepared and he knew exactly what was expected of him to show himself off to perfection. Very friendly and happy. A credit to his owners.
2 Rossi & Edgar’s TEDDY. A very handsome ginger boy aged only 6 months. A good rich coat colour with strong markings. Good solid body weight. Unlucky to come up against the winner.
3 Taylor’s M C FLUFFY. A longhaired black boy with huge expressive eyes. A little bit shy but very easy to handle.
4 Tooth’s OLIVER TWIST
EX-STRAY CAT OR KITTEN FEMALE:
1 Webb’s MC ALYS. A well-presented tabby who was very happy to be judged. A solid girl who obviously enjoys her food. Just the sort of cat that I could imagine sitting by the fire.
2 Rossi & Edgar’s NAUGHTY. A lovely looking tortie tabby and white with a long flowing coat. Despite her name, she was very well behaved even though she preferred sitting in the litter tray to coming out of the pen.
3 Rossi & Edgar’s CHEEKY MONKEY. The baby of the class at only 18 weeks. Attractive cream blaze contrasting with her black coat. Excellent presentation. Not too happy out of the safety of her pen.
4 Turner’s MAISIE.
VETERAN CAT: Three excellent cats in super condition for their ages.
1 Moreland’s M C ROSIE POSIE. Just managed 1st place by giving us a good purr.
2 Creaton & Walker’s M C LITTLEMAN RAFFLES
3 Hunter’s GIZRATTY. A handsome blue tabby who was treadling and purring in his pen but much less confident when handled. Unlucky to be in such a strong class.
AC RADIUS CAT OR KITTEN:
1 Moreland’s ROSIE POSIE
2 Jones’ FELIX. A maxi-sized boy who obviously enjoys his food. Very relaxed. Handsome face.
3 Hunter’s GIZRATTY
AC VISITORS CAT OR KITTEN:
1 Pepperell’s M C LOUIE. A laid-back seal point long hair who was groomed to perfection. Very relaxed and friendly and demanded that we rubbed his tummy.
2 Davies’ LIBBY. A really cute chocolate-box kitten aged only 14 weeks. A bit wiggly but that’s what babies do. I could very easily have put her in my pocket.
3 Lancaster’s SOPHIE.
4 Jones’ MAXWELL.
AV BORN IN FEBRUARY:
1 Townsend’s ELLIE. Wide-eyed girl who was relaxed in the safety of her pen which is where she wanted to stay. Very attractive tabby-tortie markings.
AV BORN IN MAY:
1 Guy’s SIMBA. Perfect temperament. Loved a fuss and a cuddle and would have been happy to stay in our arms all day. Handsome face – good ear tufts. Although his coat was not at its best, his temperament made up for it.
2 Hill’s SAM.
AV BORN IN AUGUST:
1 Swingler’s M C AUTUMN. A friendly, extrovert who just demanded to be loved and fussed. Unusual ticked tortie tabby coat and large eyes make a very attractive girl who has the perfect show temperament. Still very kittenish despite being 2 years old.
2 Rossi & Edgar’s CHEEKY MONKEY
ROYAL CANIN BLACK, WHITE OR BLACK & WHITE SHORTHAIR:
1 Taylor’s M C SOOTY. A handsome boy with large eyes. Well presented with a shiny black coat. Very pleased to see us and enjoyed a cuddle. Relaxed temperament.
2 Jones’ FELIX.
3 Bates DOMINO.
Coventry & Leicester Club Class – UNREGISTERED HALF PEDIGREE: The last class of the day and one of the closest with two super cats.
1 Swingler’s M C AUTUMN
2 Pepperell’s M C LOUIE.
USUAL ABYSSINIAN ADULT MALE:
CC DESOLLA'S CH. BRUNNBACKEN'S SAMBESI: A lad of almost two years of age. Head a slightly short wedge with correct contours lines and gentle muzzle indentation. Clearly defined face markings. Profile shows slight nose break, firm chin and level bite. Ears very large, very wide at base, rather low set and with huge width between and held bonneted. Eyes large, slightly almond shaped, set well apart and very expressive. Body medium in length and build, feeling strong and muscular. Legs slender and elegant with small oval feet and short black hocks. Tail of sufficient length to balance body well, thick at base and tapering to a short black tip. Coat excellent, short and fine and lying close with a resilient feel, almost harsh to the touch. Very clear four bands of ticking on a bright apricot base. Overall colour a warm and rich golden brown. No white, no leg baring, no necklet and no grey roots. Overall a nice exhibit and whilst I would have preferred him a little larger, he was in excellent condition, was easy to handle and represents the breed admirably.
BOB SHAKESPEARE-ENSOR'S GR.CH. WAVETAIL DOMINO: This lad was considerably older at three years and seven months, was very mature and in perfect condition. Head very nicely balanced generally, although I would prefer a slightly softer appearance to the muzzle which is a little fine. Body very strong and muscular with a lovely feel to it. Excellent warm colour with clear four bands of ticking. Best of Breed awarded on account of better coat texture and general maturity.
OCICAT ADULT:
CC AND BOB ATKINSON'S ALLAGASH TEXASDOTS(M)(73s): A boy approaching nine years of age, very stylish and in excellent show condition. Head well balanced, slightly longer than wide with a strong well defined muzzle with a slight suggestion of squareness. Very heavy jowls and with a strong and muscular neck. Profile shows slight dip in nose line, firm chin and level bite. Face markings and pattern good and clear, with scarab marking to head and with lines extending back and along spine. Ears medium to large in size, wide at base with correct width between and correctly set. Eyes large, slightly almond shaped and tending towards round, but he was very worried about being handled. Body super, long, solid, muscular and with an athletic appearance and in perfect condition given his age. Legs medium in length, well muscled and with oval paws. Legs show pattern of spots and broken bracelets. Tail long in proportion to body, broad at base with a slight taper to black tip. Coat excellent, short with a lovely sheen and lying close. Pattern very clear with a mixture of medium and large black agouti spots contrasting well with a silvery white ground. Only down side was slight tarnishing around nostrils. This lad was very nervous out of his pen but was easy to assess whilst in it.
SORREL ABYSSINIAN NEUTER:
BOB LEITH'S GR.PR.RINTINABY RED HERRING: A really lovely girl of three and a half years of age. Nicely balanced head with good width across top and showing gentle contour lines and correct muzzle indentation. Profile shows slight nose break, firm chin and level bite. Ears large in size with good width between and correctly set. Eyes large and very expressive, slightly almond shaped and correctly set. Body strong and muscular, medium in length. Tail medium in length and balancing body well, tapering to a short dark chocolate tip. Coat super, short, fine and close lying. Coat colour excellent, overall a lustrous copper on a bright apricot base with clear ticking. A rather pale cream around nostrils and chin, no leg baring and no necklet. A beautifully balanced Aby with a good temperament.
BROWN MARBLED BENGAL NEUTER:
BOB NOT AWARDED COULTER'S PR. JACOU MARBELLA(FN)(76 20): A girl of almost three years of age and with a delightful temperament. Head nicely balanced with good clear face markings with a well defined pattern running over head and down neck. Profile shows gentle curves, slight dip in nose line, firm chin but bite overshot. Ears medium in size and well set. Eyes large in size, almond shaped and correctly set. Body medium in length with a good muscular feel to it. Coat colours a bright gold ground with generally a clear swirling pattern of black and mid brown. Pattern rather indistinct along spine line, somewhat solid. A well presented girl and a joy to handle. I am sorry not to award the BOB but the bite was a problem.
AV JUNIOR FEMALE:
1 NEWTON'S ARCHANGEL HAYLEYS COMET(84 31t):
2 SHORTEN'S AMEEKA KESTERL SPIRIT(73 41k):
3 LAMB'S NATANGO'S GHANIYAH OR GENIEMALL(83aw):
AV SENIOR MALE:
1 SHAKESPEARE-ENSOR'S GR.CH. WAVETAIL DOMINO(23):
2 JONES' ADSETSH CHEBONA BULA(76 30):
AV RADIUS:
1 PARRY'S PARDALIS GENISIS(FN)(73b):
2 WARD'S HUGGIBEAR AUTUMN PROMISE(F)(68 45):
AV VISITORS:
1LEGGETT'S YESSO MIRIANDER(F)(73 41bs):
2OAKLEY'S KREMLINKATZ CZAR OBOLOSKY(M)((16a):
3 TAM'S POOLSIDE TANTALISING TORTIE(F)(33a 28):
AV BREEDERS:
1 KEMP'S GR.PR.NATZKATZ IRISH CREAM(MN)(72 43nsq):
2 GOODGER'S PR. SOOSTEE WHITE GOLD(MN)(76b 30):
AV NOT BRED BY EXHIBITOR:
1 EVAN'S MAIPENRAI DOWJAI(MN)((34):
2 TITLEY'S WAVETAIL FLORIAN(MN)(23):
3 CUDEN'S PR. MERRYDANCER MORESCO(MN)(73bs):
AV FOREIGN CAT/KITTEN OR NEUTER BORN IN MARCH:
1TAYLOR'S PREFERE STOMU YAMASHTA(MN)(72 43dsq):
2 SAVAGE'S GR.PR.TRAMPUSS TICKETY BOO(FN)(74b):
To Mark & Lesley & the Committee, many thanks for the invitation – a most enjoyable day. Lindsey Grant was my steward & was, as ever, a tower of strength – thank you, Lindsey, for all your help & great company.
OPEN CLASSES.
AOV SLH CHAMPION MALE.
GCC.JONES’ UK & IMP.GR.CH.SILKIESTAR RAPHAEL 66 31 M– 4yrs 10mths. This cat is a really class act, in his prime & with the most delightful temperament – he was a joy to handle. Lovely broad flat plane between neat forward tilting ears with rounded tips bearing long curling furnishings. Large & most expressive well opened sapphire blue eyes topped with long curling eye brows, nose of medium length with gentle dip at the bridge & a slight retrousse tip in profile. Bite level, & strong, gently rounded muzzle & firm white chin. Excellent substance & strength to long body, white legs of medium length show very strong bone & feet are large, round & tufted. Tail was bushy & slightly tapered & of length to balance. Full coat, dense & silky with profuse ruff framing the head & full knickerbockers. White conforms to the standard & the inverted V on the face is nicely balanced. He was an impressive lad.
RES.GCC.TAYLOR’S CH.BRIZLINCOAT ARABIAN NITE 63a M – 1yr 8mths.
A lovely responsive & well grown chap who shows himself very well. Most expressive face with a real smile & stong yet gentle head contours. Ears large & well furnished, giving the correct crescent silhouette from the rear, large almond shaped eyes, set obliquely, lovely nose break, level bite & firm chin. Body lithe & elegant, well muscled, tail of good length needing more furnishing, limbs strong, slim & elegant with neat tufted paws & the heels marked to the hocks with cinnamon. His coat, though beautifully ticked & showing a cinnamon spine line, is rather short at present & it will make a huge difference when it comes in. He has everything else going for him.
AOV SLH CHAMPION FEMALE.
1ST (GCC W/H) LYNCH’S CH. RAGAMEWS WHOSE THAT LADY. 66 31a F – 2yrs 1mth. A sweet shy female who was very tense & bunched today. I with-held the GCC because although she had a lovely head of good type, I thought her eyes very pale in colour, her substance flimsy & her bone light for the breed. Broad flat plane between moderate sized ears, widely spaced & forward tilted & furnished. Cheeks full, eyes large & with slight oblique aperture, set well apart rather pale in colour. Lovely profile & slight retrousse tip to medium length nose & muzzle well developed & gently rounded. Body of medium length & lacking in substance for her age, bone moderate & bushy tail just to balance. Pattern conforms to the standard.
BROWN/BLUE TABBY/TABBY & WHITE MAINE COON KITTEN MALE.
1ST & BOB.SANDFORD’S KATMEA MALI CHITO 64 41 M – 6mths 2wks. A super kitten, who seemed to be enjoying his day out. Nice broad top to the Head with huge ears set high & held erect, an ears breadth apart & tufted & furnished. Cheeks high, eyes large & rounded, gentle curve to bridge of the nose with the suggestion of a slight bump below, level bite, square muzzle & strong deep chin. Body very long & strong, substantial bone to long legs & huge tufted feet & super very long flowing tail. Excellent pattern definition & coat developing well with the firmer shining top already showing along the back. A very stylish lad.
2ND.TAYLOR’S SHIMERCOON STAIRWAYTHEVEN 64 41 M – 7mths 2wks. A very well grown boy. Large ears with lovely long furnishings, slightly low set & tending to flare, eyes nicely rounded, nice profile, level bite, muzzle a little narrow & chin tends to slope giving the head a reather wedge shape. Body long with lovely long tail, limbs well boned with large tufted feet. Beautiful clear tabby pattern over a rich copper agouti base, well presented with the adult top coat coming in along the spine. At a transitional stage of development today.
BROWN/BLUE TABBY/TABBY & WHITE MAINE COON KITTEN FEMALE.
1ST.WHITE’S SHEERCLASS BLUE MOON 64 41a F – 6ths 2wks. A beautiful girl, so alert & interested in her surroundings. Enormous ears, held erct & set high, with tufts at the tips & very long furnishings. Cheeks high, beautiful large rounded eyes, most expressive, lovely profile, level bite, muzzle very strong & square & chin deep. Head looks a fraction long today but as she matures & it broadens out, I think it wil be beautifully balanced. Broad chest & long body, substantial bone to long legs & enormous tufted feet, lovely long profusely furnished tail. Beautiful full kitten coat with good pattern definition & the beginnings of the adult coat starting to show.
SILVER TABBY SERIES MAINE COON KITTEN.
1ST & BOB. DARKTOWER MR BOJANGLES 64 41s M – 8mths. Huge size & substance to this lad with massive bone.Large nicely furnished ears set well apart but a little low & flaring, cheeks high, bite level & reasonable depth of chin. I could feel the squareness of the muzzle but it is not very defined visually at present. Lovely long limbs, enormous tufted paws, strong muscular body & long flowing tail. Nice clear silver base coat, top developing well & classic tabby pattern clearly marked.
BROWN/BLUE TABBY/TABBY & WHITE MAINE COON NEUTER.
1ST & PC.HUNTER’S MAJANCO IORINGEL 64 31at MN – 1yr 11mths. Attractive lad with a very well developed coat. Large ears with long tufts & well furnished, positioned quite widely on broad top of head, held erect but a little low set. Good breadth at high cheeks, lovely large expressive rounded eyes, gentle concave curve to bridge of nose which has a bump below, level bite, good square muzzle & deep chin. Long strong limbs with large tufted feet, body long & muscular, long flowing tail. Beautifully presented coat with nicely defined blue classic tabby pattern showing flow to the top, full frontal ruff & shaggy breeches.
2ND.KRASNER’S SURREPTITIOS KINGMAGNUS 64 41 MN – 1yr 8 mths. A very sweet but extremely anxious lad, of nice type but let down by poor presentation. Lovely large ears with very long tufts & well furnished, set high & held erect, beautiful large & well rounded eyes with slight oblique aperture, minimal concave curve at bridge of very broad flat nose, muzzle square, bite level & chin a little shallow. Good size & substance, strong bone, feet large & tufted & very long tail. Full coat & lavish frontal ruff.
3RD.BURGESS’ GR.CH.COONARIA SHAMWARI 64 41 MN – 1yr 10mths. Big lad with enormous tufted & furnished ears – unfortunately he was intent on fanning them & despite all our efforts, refused to hold them up. Reasonable breadth at high cheeks, eyes rounded but showing a rather level top profile, nice square muzzle, level bite & deep strong chin. Lovely strongly boned limbs, feet huge & tufted, body substantial & strong & long flowing tail. Beautifully presented full coat.
BOB.BUNCE’S IMP.GR.PR.COONTASTIC NIJINSKY 64 31t MN – 3yrs 4mths. A real quality cat in his prime with style & presence, beautifully presented. Lovely head, so balanced & defined with broad rectangular top & lovely deep square muzzle. Impressive size, body muscular & truly rectangular with lovely square rump & long flowing tail.
NORWEGIAN FOREST NEUTER FEMALE.
1ST,PC & BOB. LEESE’S SHANLIVLE DELTA 67 22 F – 1yr 10mths.A very pretty young female, beautifully presented. Beautifully defined triangular head extended by the well furnished ears which ideally could be larger. Well opened & obliquely set eyes, lovely long straight profile, level bite & chin slightly shallow. Strongly boned long limbs with large tufted paws, long solid body & very long bushy tail. Superb coat quality with a really harsh gleaming topcoat & lovely deep woolly undercoat, full shirtfront & knickerbockers. A confident & stylish girl who was a delight to handle.
MISCELLANEOUS CLASSES.
AV SLH MAIDEN MALE.
1ST.LOMABARD’S YENICIZGI IZAMBARD 13d M – 9mths 1wk.A super lad, really strong & confident. Substantial broad wedge of head, excellent set to large well feathered ears, eyes large & most expressive, medium amber in colour & medium length of nose with the slightest dip in profile & lovely deep strong chin. Legs well boned with rounded & tufted paws, body sturdy & of good length & substance & long brush of banded tail. Super silky chalk white coat with the chest ruff developing & full breeches. Well balanced head markings conform to standard.
2ND.PULLEN’S DIZZIPAWS ZEMO 66aw M – 10mths2wks. A very handsome lad of excellent size with very strongly boned limbs, body long & muscular with good deep chest & long bushy tapering tail to balance. Strong broad head with flat plane between well spaced forward tilting ears, well developed cheeks, eyes large & expressive though pale in colour, lovely profile with retrousse tip to nose & strong rounded muzzle. White throughout underneath, well matched mittens. Super full coat, silky & dense with ruff & knickerbockers. A mature looking lad with a gentle temperament.
AV SLH MAIDEN FEMALE.
1ST.TAYLOR’S BRIZLINCOAT SAHARA 63e F – 13mths 2wks. Recently reported on at the Shropshire, this beautiful fawn girl continues to impress. Balanced, elegant & feminine with a beautiful head, excellent nose break & a lovely smiling expression. She sparkles with ticking, a dark fawn over the softer coloured pinky fawn base colour, heals are dark fawn to the hocks, legs slim & elegant, body lithe & feminine & full brush of tail. Ruff & breeches developing well, a most charming little cat.
2ND.NEWMAN’S AMIGAMIA GYPSY ROSE 66 31a F – 17mths 3wks.A lovely girl with such a sweet expression. Very pretty head with a broad flat top & widely spaced ears with a forward tilt, full cheeks, large dreamy eyes with slight oblique set, mid blue in colour, gentle dip to the nasal bridge & a defined retrousse tip to the medium length nose, good rounded muzzle & firm chin. Excellent substance to the strong long body, legs are well boned & paws large, round & tufted. Tapering tail to balance, rather sparsely covered today, otherwise the coat is dense & silky & of medium length with profuse ruff & knickerbockers. Balanced white inverted V on the face & white conforms to the standard.
3RD.BUTLER’S JINGLEBELLES LADYOF ATHENA 64 41w F – 9mths1wk.
AV SLH MALE KITTEN.
1ST.MLYNEK & HAYWARD’S MLYWARD MUNCHKIN 13c2 M – 8mths.A beautiful kitten with a fantastic temperament. Lovely broad head, cheeks full, fantastic deep blue eyes that are large & almost round, beautiful nose of medium length with gentle dip in profile & lovely broad rounded muzzle. Lovely thick set legs, body substantial & bushy tail in proportion. Lovely symmetrical marking to the feet & gauntlets, very full beautifully presented coat. Lovely temperament.
2ND.CHADWICK’S INDYS JUPITER BLUE 64 31a M – 8mths 1wk. A handsome lad, very well grown. Nice head definition with broad rectangular top showing high cheeks & deep square muzzle. Huge tufted ears positioned well on top of head & held erect, lovely large rounded amber eyes. Body shows good length & substance, legs are very strongly boned & tufted paws enormous. Lovely long flowing tail, coat well developed.
3RD.GIBSON’S ALEXANDRITE PHOENIX 82 31t M – 7mths.
AV SLH FEMALE KITTEN.
1ST.MLYNEK & HAYWARD’S MLYWARD SONIC LARE 13c4 F – 8mths. A lialc version of her brother who was first in the previous class & all the superlatives used for him apply – an absolute stunner!
2ND.DAVIES’ RAGSHAVEN SONNYS SUMAMAGIC 66 31a F – 8mths. What a beauty, if only I’d had two first places! Excellent substance to long body, lovely chunky limbs with impressive bone & large firm round tufted paws & balanced length of tapering bushy tail. Lovely breath of skull with flat plane between widely spaced forward tilting ears, expressive large strong blue eyes set wide over broad cheeks, beautiful profile with lovely retrousse tip to the nose & strong rounded muzzle. Lovely balanced inverted V, dense silky coat & white comforms to the standard.
3RD.GIBSON’S SAPPHIRENSTEEL ASYA 82 40/16w F – 8mths 1wk.
AV SLH JUNIOR.
1ST.STABLES’ CH. MERLIESIN ITSAKINDA MAGIC 63d MN – 2yrs 11mths. He has managed to loose a little weight since I last saw him at the Southern Counties & is all the better for it as he is regaining his elegance. Beautifully presented with full ruff & beeches & distinctive bloom of lilac ticking over the soft mushroom undercoat. Large ears well set & furnished, lovely pale green large almond shaped eyes outlined with lilac, good nose break, firm chin & smiling expression. Long elegant limbs & well furnished brush of tail to balance.
2ND.GRANT’S MABALAKAT SILVER SURFER 64 41sw MN – 13mths 2wks. A super lad with a lovely earnest expression. Very well grown with massively boned legs, huge tufted feet, muscular rectangular body & long flowing tail. Lovely head, ears very large, tufted & furnished & held erect, broad high cheeks, eyes large & well rounded with slight oblique aperture, slight curve to the nasal bridge in profile, & deep square muzzle & chin. Huge full coat with full frontal ruff & mane breaking over the shoulders, shaggy beeches & tummy. Top coat shows flow, classic tabby pattern distinct in spite of length of coat & silver base is clear.
3RD.BUTLER’S SNOWSHADOW BLUE LAGOON 13c12 MN – 9mths 2wks.
AV SLH CAT, KITTEN OR NEUTER BORN IN JUNE.
1ST.BLADES’ DOTCOM LINCOLN 64 41w M – 1yr 8mths. A very handsome lad with a lovely friendly temperament. Ears large, tufted & furnished & held erect, defined rectangular top to head which contrasts well with deep square muzzle & strong chin, eyes could be a little more rounded but are most expressive. Very strongly boned, feet large & tufted, body substantial & rectangular & long flowing tail. Lovely full coat with flow to top, huge full frontal ruff & mane breaking over shoulders & shaggy breeches. Lovely warm copper agouti base coat.
2ND.ROY’S PETALPAWS TIGERLILY 66t F – 7mths 4wks. A lovely sturdy kitten, beautifully presented. Head broad with tilted medium sized ears, showing faint thumb print & well spaced, cheeks full, eyes set wide, rather round & owlish but of good strong blue, lovely profile & retrousse & broad strong muzzle. Strong body, lovely thick well boned medium length limbs showing strong barring & bushy tail showing some barring underneath, of length to balance. Coat full & silky, soft beige in colourbeautifully prepared & tabby markings on the head developing nicely.
3RD.WALKER’S PR.LACHMERE LALITA 13c18 FN – 3yrs 8mths.
An enjoyable day with some lovely cats. Many thanks to my steward Kaye Wilson, excellent as always, I look forward to the next time. Also my thanks to Mark and Lesley for the invitation to judge and to the Coventry and Leicester cat Club for their hospitality.
AOV FOREIGN PREMIER MALE
1 GPC CRUDEN’S PR MERRYDANCER MORESCO 73bs MN 25.3.06
Chocolate Silver Ocicat. Very large nearly three years old boy, very weighty and with excellent muscle tone and well balanced. Excellent head with modified wedge, longer than wide with slight curve from muzzle to cheek. Profile shows gentle rise from bridge of nose to brow, slight dip at eye line, straight line to tip spoilt by very slight bump. Broad, well defined muzzle and moderate whisker pinch. Untidy bite, level chin which I would prefer deeper. Moderately large ears, wide at base and set well apart and at 45 degree angle, gently rounded at tufted tips. Large, almond shaped eyes set angled slightly upwards to the outer ear, yellow in colour. Large body, solid and well boned with a deep, broad chest and straight back. Medium length, proportionately strong legs and large, oval paws. Fairly long tail to balance body, broad at base and slightly tapering to tip. Fairly short coat of excellent satiny texture, close lying and with a sheen to it. Warm tone to pale silvery ground colour with clear, deep, chocolate spotting and virtually no linkage, lovely. Well defined facial markings and broken necklaces. Broken lines on legs and spots on toes. Spots on tummy and rings on tail which finishes with a chocolate tip. Minimal tarnishing on muzzle. Excellent temperament.
RGPC GOODGER’S PR SOOSTEE WHITE GOLD 76b 30 MN 9.11.04
Blue-eyed Snow Spotted Bengal. Mature four plus year old boy of excellent size and weight. Body long, sleek and muscular with proportionate length, well boned legs and large rounded paws. Good length to slightly fine, tapering tail. Fairly short coat could be denser but is soft and luxurious. Ivory ground colour, with fawnish overtones, with light and dark brown spotting, showing some downward linkage back from shoulders. Some elongated spots, I would prefer the spotting to be more distinct down shoulders and sides of body. Good clear ‘M’ on face and pencil lines on cheeks. Vertical streaks over head. Broken lines and spots on legs and spots on tummy. Nice pearly dusting overall. Fairly good breadth to fairly broad wedge with rounded contours, high cheek bones and head correctly small in proportion to the body. Slightly long in profile but gentle curve from forehead to bridge of nose, slight concave curve to nose then straight to tip. Large, broad nose with puffed nose leather. Fairly broad muzzle, level bite but shallow chin. Pronounced whisker pads. Thick muscular neck. Largish ears but wide at base and rounded at tips. Rather pale blue colour to full, almond shaped eyes, large and correctly slanted towards the base of the ear. Nice natured.
AOV FOREIGN PREMIER FEMALE
1 GPC HAINES’S PR VALISA APRIL WISPURR 77 FN 24.4.04
Singapura. Delightful nearly five year old lady with a sunny disposition. Rounded skull with rounded width at outer eye, narrowing to definite whisker break. Medium, short, broad muzzle with blunt nose. Profile shows rounded skull and slight stop just below the eye line, then nose straight to tip spoilt by slight bump. Level bite but shallow chin. Good sized ears, wide at base, deep cupped and tilted slightly outwards. Large eyes with dark outline, held wide open and green in colour. Medium size and length to body, moderately stocky and muscular with a good firm feel. Legs muscled at body and tapering to small oval feet. Tail measures just short of shoulder, slender and with a blunt dark tip. Coat a trifle long but fine, silky and close lying. Base colour of pale ivory with soft warm effect and with sepia brown ticking, excellent, showing two bands of colour separated by light, dark at tips and light at roots. Muzzle, chest, stomach and inner legs of unticked ivory. Barring on inner front legs and back knees only. Yellowy broken necklace. Nose leather mid-dark salmon with dark outline. Cheetah lines from inner corner of eye towards just behind whisker pads. Brown spurs on lower back hind legs.
2 RGPC Withheld COULTER’S PR JACOU MARBELLA 76 20 FN 3.4.06
Brown Marbled Bengal. Medium body, long, sleek and muscular with medium length, slender legs and rounded paws. Medium length tail, thick and even, carried low and with a rounded, dark tip. Medium length coat is soft and luxurious in texture but lacks density. Pale rufus ground colour spoilt by grey overtones which made her dark brown and black marbled pattern a bit indistinct. Clear ‘M’ on face, pencil lines on cheeks, chin straps and vertical streaks over head. Broken lines and spots on legs, rings on tail and spots on tummy. I would prefer a little more breadth to medium wedge which has rounded contours and high cheek bones. Head is correctly small in proportion to body. In profile slightly flattened from forehead to bridge of nose but slight concave curve to nose then straight to tip. Fairly broad nose and good muzzle but unfortunately she has a slightly overshot and untidy bite and shallow chin. Puffed up whisker pads. Medium sized ears following the outer contours of the head, wide at base and rounded at tips. Full, almond shaped yellow eyes, large and correctly slanted towards the base of the ear. Nice natured.
SELKIRK REX KITTEN MALE
1 BEARD-SMITH’S MEWSOS VINCENT 79S 15c M 31.8.08
Nearly six month old boy of excellent size and weight. Rounded underlying bone structure to broad, round head with full cheeks. In profile rounded forehead, medium nose break and short, straight broad nose with a downward slant. Medium width to muzzle with fairly well padded whisker pads, could be stronger for better definition. Short, curled whiskers. Level bite but slightly shallow although level chin. Medium sized ears are broad at base and set well apart but are held just slightly upright so not quite following the outer contours of his face. He was noticeably teething and this may have been distorting his face shape. Good size to round, yellow eyes which appeared slightly deep set and I would prefer them slightly larger. Good length, level back to cobby and muscular body giving a rectangular appearance with shoulders and rump being equally broad. Well boned, medium length legs and firm, rounded paws. Medium length tail, thicker at base and with a rounded tip. Shorthaired coat of uniform length which is thick and dense and stands out from the body in short, loose individual curls over whole body and tight curls down legs to toes. Lovely soft, plush feel to coat. Short ruff framing face and plush, close lying tail curls. Lovely temperament.
SELKIRK REX KITTEN FEMALE
1 & BOB AMARILLI’S AMAZOLOU TING-TINGS 79L 75 F 18.6.08
Eight month old young lady with lots of presence. Broad, round head with lovely full cheeks and set on a short thick neck. Pleasing profile line with rounded brow, medium nose break and short, broad, straight nose with a downward slant. Medium width to well defined muzzle with well padded whisker pads and long whiskers with a slight curl. Level bite and good depth, firm, level chin. Medium sized ears, broad at base and set well apart and following the contours of the face. Nice tufts at tips and curly furnishings. Large, round, well opened eyes set wide apart, green in colour. Good sized girl, deceptively weighty with a level back to cobby body giving a good rectangular appearance with equal breadth to shoulders and rump. Medium length, well boned, proportionate legs and firm, rounded paws. Medium length tail, thicker at base and with a rounded tip and with plumy curls to fur. Semi-longhaired coat is thick, dense and of good length standing out from the body in loose individual curls with a soft, plush feel. Tousled, random curls to body with shorter, tighter curls down legs to toes. Lovely curls to full ruff framing face. Lovely temperament.
TONKINESE ADULT
BOB BERNARD’S COPERNICUS CHERRYBLOSSOM 74e F 23.5.06
Nearly three year old elegant but deceptively weighty lady. 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 and medium depth 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. Medium length, slender body with good muscle tone, well balanced with rounded chest, slender, proportionate legs and neat oval paws. Medium length tapering tail. Fairly short, close lying coat, fine, soft and silky with a good sheen to it. Brown Tortie of rich deep brown, well mingled with very pale shades of red, tones of colours slightly deeper to points. A little bit grumbly but handled well.
1 CC BERNARD’S MIMAPERKS WINDMILL GIRL 74b F 14.3.08
Elegant young lady of eleven months. Gently rounded top of head of good width between ears, moderately proportioned wedge with a rounded muzzle and definite whisker pinch. In profile slight flattening to brow, slight nose break then nose straight to tip. Level bite and medium depth chin. Slightly large 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 bluey in colour with a vague hint of green at centre. Medium length body of good weight and muscle tone, well balanced with rounded chest, slim legs and neat oval paws. Medium length, slightly fine but tapering tail. Fairly short, close lying coat, fine, soft and silky in texture with a good sheen to it. Chocolate of fairly even pale chocolate body just showing slightly darker shading on haunches and with warm toned darker chocolate points of mask, ears, legs, feet and tail. Lovely temperament.
EGYPTIAN MAU ADULT
1 CC & BOB LAMB’S NATANGO’S GHANIYAH OF GENIEMAL 78 30 F 4.11.07
Sixteen month old young lady shown in lovely condition. Slightly rounded wedge just slightly short of medium in length with nicely rounded cheeks. Profile shows gentle contour with slight rise from bridge to forehead and down neck. Uniform width down nose to gently rounded muzzle. Level bite and fair depth chin. Largish ears, broad at base, slightly pointed, set well back and cupped forward to follow line of head. Large, rounded almond shaped eyes, set straight under a level brow, gooseberry green at centre paling to yellowy tones at outer edge. Medium to longer body, firm and muscular, well balanced and very weighty. Elegant legs and small rounded paws. Medium length tail, thicker at base and tapering gently towards tip. Medium length, close lying coat of excellent texture. Bronze of bright, coppery brown ground colour just showing slight grey overtones on haunches but with deep brown and black markings. Clear ‘M’ on forehead, slight frown marks, relaxed rather than ‘worried’ look. Complex scarab over top of head breaking into spots along spine. Randomly spotted, clearly defined just showing slight linkage back from shoulders. Broken necklaces, bars on legs with spots on lower legs. Ringed tail with a dark tip. Lovely temperament.
DEVON REX KITTEN FEMALE
1 & BOB HOOLE’S REXTACULAR FIZZY LIZZY 33a 20 F 28.7.08
Smart, alert seven month old girl with that lovely ‘pixie’ look to her face. Lovely short, broad wedge with high cheek bones and strong muzzle with a well defined whisker break. Level bite and good depth, level chin. In profile brow curves back to flat skull, definite stop and short nose. Large ears wide at base and tapering to rounded tips are set low and wide apart and well covered in fur. Short ear muffs around the base of ears and neat tufts at tips. Large, oval shaped eyes, set wide apart and sloping towards outer edges of ears. Very well grown with a well rounded tummy, firm body with good muscle tone, medium in length and with a broad chest. Elegant neck, slender legs and neat oval paws. Long, tapering tail well covered in wavy fur. Excellent coat overall, soft in texture, short, dense and even in length over body, well rippled along back and sides. Coat just slightly sparse on lower throat and neck. Chewed eyebrows and whiskers. Delightful temperament.
2 MURPHY’S KALTES RHAPSODY INBLUE 33a 16 F 18.8.08
Well grown six month old girl with a short, broad wedge with high cheek bones and strong muzzle with a well defined whisker break. Level bite and fair depth chin. In profile brow curves back to flat skull, fairly good stop and short nose spoilt by slight bump on it. Large ears wide at base and tapering to rounded tips are set low and wide apart and well covered in fur. Short ear muffs around the base of ears. Large oval shaped eyes, set wide apart and sloping towards outer edges of ears with a good expression. Very well grown with a hard body with good muscle tone, medium in length and with a broad chest. Slender neck, slim legs and neat oval paws. Long, tapering tail. Soft texture to coat but very sparse over body with slight wave to it down spine. Better growth to fur on face, tail, flanks and legs all with a gentle wave. Short, curly whiskers and eyebrows. Sweet natured.
3 EDMOND’S CHARNFIELD CHEECHAQUA 33a 27x F 30.10.08
Baby of the class at seventeen weeks. Head has short, fairly broad wedge cheek bones could be stronger, rounded muzzle, untidy bite but obviously teething, good depth, level chin. Top of head still gently rounded, rounded brow, adequate stop and short nose which has a slight bump on it. Whisker break could be better defined. Ears are set low and wide apart, fairly wide at base and tapering to rounded tips but I would prefer them larger. Slight ear muffs around bases. Large oval shaped eyes, set wide apart and sloping towards outer edges of ears. Elegant, hard body with good muscle tone, medium in length and with a nicely rounded chest. Slender neck. Long, slim legs and neat oval paws. Long, tapering tail lightly covered in fur showing a slight wave. Very short, fine coat, even in length over body but lacking density at present but with wave developing along back and sides but no wave to legs. Crinkled eyebrows and whiskers. Lovely temperament.
4 KINDELL’S GRIZABELLA LADY LYNDA 33a 36g F 1.8.08
Very good size and weight to this nearly seven month old girl just a bit out of balance at present. Short, fairly broad wedge with fairly high cheek bones, good muzzle, level bite and firm chin. Brow curves back to flat skull, fairly good stop and short nose slightly spoilt by bump, well defined whisker break. Very good ears are set low and wide apart, covered in fur, large and wide at base, tapering to rounded tips with slight tufts, hint of ear muffs around base. Large oval shaped eyes, set wide apart and sloping towards outer edges of ears. Hard body with good muscle tone, medium in length, slender and with a rounded chest. Slender neck. Long slim legs not quite balancing body at present and neat oval paws. Long, tapering tail, well covered in wavy fur which is just slightly long. Soft texture to fairly short coat, even in length over body, rippled along back and sides. Short, chewed whiskers. Fur sparse at base of ears and neck. Sweet natured.
5 WILSON’S KALTES HONKYTONK ANGEL 33a 36e F 18.8.08
Six month old girl who needs to develop. Slightly long wedge needs more breadth to top and at cheek bones, good muzzle, level bite but shallow chin. Brow curves back to rounded rather than flat skull and I would prefer more skull depth, fairly good stop but slightly long nose, slight whisker break. Large ears are wide at base and tapering to rounded tips but held a trifle high and tilted forwards. Short ear muffs around base. Large eyes, set wide apart but tending to round in shape. Firm body medium in length, slender and with a fairly broad chest. Slender neck, slim legs and neat oval paws. Long, tapering tail, well covered in fur with a minimal wave. Soft texture to fairly short, dense coat, even in length over body with a light wave along back and sides. Fur sparse on front of neck. Crinkled eyebrows and whiskers. Lovely temperament.
6 TAMS’S POOLSIDE TANTALISING TORTIE 33a 28 F 14.9.08
Five month old girl still needing time to develop. Wedge is a bit narrow and long for my liking making it fine at the muzzle. Level bite but shallow chin. Brow curves back to flat skull but profile line then virtually straight with no stop, poorly defined whisker break. Very large ears are set low and wide apart, covered in fur, wide at base, tapering to rounded tips, short ear muffs around the bases. Oval shaped eyes, set wide apart and sloping towards outer edges of ears. Good muscle tone to body of medium length, slender and with a rounded chest. Slim legs and neat oval paws. Long, tapering tail. Short, fine coat, with a slight wave along back and sides. Could be denser on body and more even in length with fur being a bit longer down legs and tail. Long, straight whiskers. Sweet natured.
USUAL ABYSSINIAN NEUTER
1 PC & BOB TITLEY’S WAVETAIL FLORIAN 23 MN 13.10.07
Large and well grown sixteen month old boy, 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 slightly rounded muzzle, formed by a slight indentation. In profile slight nose break then nose a trifle long and rounds to tip. Level bite but shallow 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, deep yellow eyes set well apart, full almond shape and oriental in set. Good body with a straight back and rounded rib cage. Slender legs in proportion to body and small oval feet. 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. Usual Abyssinian with ruddy orange base colour and black ticking, showing distinct ticking having bands of colour, quite intense over whole body and more so down spine and tail. 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 tail tip and slightly up the hocks. Faint broken necklace.
SNOWSHOE NEUTER ASSESSMENT
Merit to MACKENZIE’S COLDENUFFORSNOW QANUK 83aw MN 18.5.07
Well grown nineteen month old boy with good muscle tone. Broad slightly rounded wedge, slightly flat brow, good profile line, level bite, slightly shallow chin, good muzzle, medium sized ears following lines of face. Well slanted large – medium sized eyes, blue in colour. Medium boned, long body, proportionate legs and oval paws. Good length tail to balance, gently tapering. Fairly short coat, close lying with good texture. White to balanced inverted ‘V’ on face, chin, chest, stomach, front mittens and back boots, ideal pattern. Bluish grey points against a bluish white base colour, slight shading tones with points. Smart boy. Lovely nature.
Merit to MACKENZIE’S DEANFIELD FANCIFUL 83w FN 19.4.06
Mature nearly three year old of very good size and weight. Fairly broad, slightly rounded wedge with rounded top of head between medium sized ears well set. Slight flattening to brow with distinct planes to tip. Large blue eyes well set. Good length, medium boned body with proportionate legs and oval shaped paws. Tail thicker at base and tapers slightly to tip. Fairly short coat, close lying and of good texture. Beige body colour showing heavy shading that tones with points. Lovely rich seal brown to points. No white inverted ‘V’, white chin, chest, centre of tummy, mittens to front and boots to back. Shown in lovely condition and sweet natured.
AOC TORTIE BURMESE NEUTER
1 BOB HUTCHISON’S PR HYPNOS TIGERLILYOF IRREP 27h FN 11.2.00
Nine year old lady of very good size, very weighty but still well balanced and with a good firm feel to her. Good length to body with proportionate, shapely legs and neat oval paws. Well shaped tail of good length to balance body. Coat a trifle long, slightly plush but close lying and of excellent texture. Chocolate Tortie of warm toned, darkish chocolate prettily mingled with shades of red. Fairly short blunt wedge. Very good width to gently rounded top of head between well set and shaped ears of good size. Slight rounding to brow, good nose break and fairly, short, straight nose. Level bite and medium depth, level chin. Good size and shape to pale chartreuse eyes, well set and with nice ‘burmese’ expression. Lovely temperament and shown in lovely condition.
It’s been quite a while since I judged HPs, so I was delighted to be asked by Lesley Szwed to do so. I was immediately struck by the very respectable entry of HPs and the very high quality of the cats on show. In most cases a lot of work had gone into their preparation and that makes all the difference. It’s always a privilege to be able to have an excuse to stroke and cuddle such lovely cats and I took full advantage of that! It was a tough call for Best HP in Show, but my fellow judge Alex Crutchley agreed on Creaton and Walker’s M/C Little Man Raffles. A superb white longhair lad, in senior years but looking far younger, and beautifully presented. Many thanks to my steward Sheena and to Lesley and all at the Coventry & Leicester Cat Club for making us both so very welcome. Superb lunch, too!
HOUSEHOLD PETS
Any Non Self Coloured Longhaired Cat Male:
1 & BOB PYWELLS’ FLYTE 9 Months. Cream Bali Type. Beautiful Coat, colour and markings. Striking blue eyes. Very calm and laid back. A joy to handle and judge. Solid big lad for 9 months.
2 GUY’S SIMBA 9 months 1 week. Red Persian Type. VERY handsome fellow. Big lad. Lovely temperament. Very nice thick coat. Small knot on hest. Lovely colour and markings. A delight to judge.
Any Non Self Coloured Longhaired Cat FEMale:
1 WEBB’S M/C ALYS 1 year 8 months. Brown Tabby and White. No stranger to the food bowl. Lovely thick coat. Nice dark markings. Well prepared. Very nice temperament. Lovely white socks. Overall a very happy, pretty cat.
2 TOWNSEND’S ELLIE 2 Years. Tortie Tabby and White. Very attractive cat, but very put out – growled. Did not want to come out of the pen. Very bright eyes. Lovely markings and colour. Nice luxurious coat.
3 Rossi and Edgar’s NAUGHTY 6 years, 6 months. Tortie Tabby and White. Big Girl. A bit shy, preferring to stay in the pen. Lovely luxurious coat. Beautiful markings and colour. Clear eyes. Nice temperament in pen. Well presented.
ANY COLOUR UNREGISTERED CAT WITH REGISTERED SIRE OR DAM MALE:
1 PEPPERELL’S M/C LOUIE 5 years 6 months. Big Birman Type. Very nice dark face and coat. Thick lustrous coat. Well prepared. Very friendly cat in the pen, keen to get back in there when he was out. A lot of cat to go round!
ANY COLOUR UNREGISTERED CAT WITH REGISTERED SIRE OR DAM FEMALE:
1 & BOB SWINGLER’S M/C AUTUMN 2 years 1 ½ months. Black Ticked Tortie Tabby and White. Very beautiful cat. Lovely markings – very striking. Totally soppy and friendly. Very well prepared and excellent overall. Delightful Cat.
CAT OR KITTEN SHOWN BY CHILD UNDER 16:
1 EDWARD’S MARBELLA 2 years. Silver Tortie S/H. Very attractive cat. Lovely markings and colour. Very laid back out of the pen but a bit defensive in it. Nice temperament. Well prepared.
2 TAYLOR’S M/C SOOTY 4 years. Black S/H. Very nice overall. Good clean coat. A bit anxious out of the pen, prefers it under his blankets. Good temperament though.
3 HILL’S SAM 1 year 9 months. Ginger and White L/H. Bit nervous but settled down ok. Lovely coat and colour etc. Well prepared. Beautiful cat.
3 DAVIES’ LIBBY 19/11/2008. Grey Tortie S/H. Very sweet baby. Lovely colour and markings. Quite calm. Well presented.
4 BATES’ DOMINO 28/10/2008. Black and White S/H. Preferred to be in his pen. Lovely markings. Bit grubby on his face, but otherwise ok.
CAT SHOWN BY A NOVICE EXHIBITOR:
1 LANCASTER’S SOPHIE 01/11/2007. Tabby and White S/H. Small, neat cat. Lovely markings but a bit nervous. (Apparently put out earlier by adjacent cat). Nice markings, lovely white bib. Well prepared.
UNREGISTERED HALF PEDIGREE CAT OR KITTEN:
1 PYWELL’S FLYTE
2 GUYS SIMBA
3 PEPPERELL’S M/C LOUIE
CUDDLIEST CAT OR KITTEN:
1 GUY’S SIMBA
2 DAVIES’ JACK 19/11/2008 Black S/H. Cute cuddly black baby.
3 PYWELL’S FLYTE
4 TAYLOR’S M/C FLUFFY 4 years. Black L/H. Handsome cat, happy to be cuddled.
5 JONES’ FELIX 3 years Black and White S/H. Very large, placid boy.
6 MORELAND’S ULTIMATE M/C TOBY THE TABBY 12 years. Brown Tabby. Nice calm, big boy.
6 HILL’S SAM
AC HOUSEHOLD PET BORN IN NOVEMBER:
1 LANCASTER’S SOPHIE
AOC SHORTHAIR ADULT OR KITTEN (Royal Canin Midland Challenge):
1 ROSSI AND EDGAR’S CHEEKY MONKEY 18 weeks. Black and Cream S/H. Lively coat diver! Very lovely colour and markings. Nice temperament.
HP NON SELF ADULT OR KITTEN (National at Club/ Crystal Clear Class):
1 EDWARD’S MARBELLA
2 ROSSI AND EDGAR’S CHEEKY MONKEY
3 ROSSI AND EDGAR’S NAUGHTY
4 TOOTH’S OLIVER TWIST 1 year 4 months. Attractive cat but preferred to stay in his pen. A bit shy. Lovely markings and coat.
5 BATES’ DOMINO
ANY COLOUR NON PEDIGREE CAT OR KITTEN MALE (Coventry and Leicester Cat Club):
1 TAYLOR’S M/C FLUFFY
2 TAYLOR’S M/C SOOTY
3 HILL’S SAM
AC HOUSEHOLD PET CAT OR KITTEN (Northern Birman Cat Club):
1 CREATON AND WALKER’S M/C LITTLE MAN RAFFLES 10 years 6 months. White L/H. Beautiful white fur. Well groomed. Big Lad. Very friendly. Well presented.
AC HOUSEHOLD PET CAT (Shropshire Cat Club):
1 SWINGLER’S AUTUMN
AC HOUSEHOLD PET CAT OR KITTEN:
1 HILL’S SAM
Thanks to Mark and the show management team for the invitation to judge, thanks also to Pat Caney who stood in as steward when Jane Haggar was unable to make it – out first time together, but I would be happy to repeat the experience.
OPEN CLASSES
ORIENTAL CINNAMON NEUTER MALE:
1 PC & BOB Lowell’s PR SUSPIRIA WILLIAM BECKFORD MN 21 Apr 07. A very large lad of good type. Medium length wedge a little rounded in the muzzle, good width at the top, well set ears which would ideally be a little larger. Profile almost straight, firm deep chin and level bite. Eyes of good shape and set, of a clear pale green. Long very well fed body, its girth detracting a little from the desired elegance, long legs with neat paws, tail needs an extra inch or two to balance. Colour a darkish warm cinnamon not quite sound to the roots, and showing a faint ghost classic pattern on the sides and tail. Coat a little long along the back, but of good texture. Superb temperament, unmatchable for friendliness, excellent presentation.
CREAM POINT SIAMESE ADULT:
1 (CC N/A) Siviter’s SIMPLISIAM SPECIAL MENTION M 5 Apr 08. An attractive lad of good type, and of an adequate degree of maturity for his 10 and a bit months, though obviously still adolescent in appearance. Longish wedge with minimal pinch, good width at the top, well set large ears. Small dip in profile, firm though slightly shallow chin, level bite. Eyes of good shape and set, which would ideally have a little more depth of blue. Long firm body, long legs with neat paws, well tapered tail needs an extra inch to balance. Body lightly shaded along the back. Coat a fraction long, and a little open, but since it was distinctly cold in the morning that was understandable. Points a dark cream, distinctly warm in tone to the hocks and tail, and showing some warmth at the base of the ears. Excellent temperament and presentation. In the available light, there did appear to be a brownish overcast to the points, but I did not place too much trust in that since my experience with this venue is that it always gives that appearance to dilute cats, so I was prepared to accept him as cream point with points which were over-warm in tone – my reason not to award the certificate. TORTIE POINT SIAMESE ADULT:
1 CC & BOB Mason’s CH EPITOME SWEETDREAMS (32b8) F 28 Oct 06. An attractive mature girl of very good type. Long wedge with minimal pinch, good width at the top, well set large ears. Profile straight except for a small bump on the nose, firm slightly shallow chin, level bite. Expressive eyes of very good shape and set and good depth of blue, though a little paler at the rims. Long well fed body, long legs with neat paws, tail needing an extra inch to balance. Points of a darkish lilac-based caramel, well broken everywhere except on the tail with shades of apricot; I would prefer more evidence of deep apricot, but there was some to be seen. Lightly shaded body, close coat of excellent texture. Excellent temperament and condition.
2 Mee’s KINGSHAVEN HONEYBABE (32b8) F 20 Apr 08. An adolescent girl of goodish type. Longish even wedge needing more width at the top, large ears set in line. Straight profile, firm chin and level bite. Eyes of a good basic shape though rather full, well set and with a good depth of blue. Long slender body, long legs with neat paws, tail needs an extra fraction to balance. Points I think a pale blue based caramel all well broken with shades of apricot. Unshaded cool-toned body, close coat of excellent texture. Excellent temperament and presentation.
RED POINT SIAMESE NEUTER:
BOB Hocken’s PR EPITOME SUNDANCE MN 28 Oct 06. A handsome lad of good type. Long even wedge, not quite enough width at the top for ideal balance, well set large ears. Profile straight apart from a slight bump on the nose, firm deep chin, level bite. Eyes of excellent shape and set and a good depth of blue. Long lean body, which I really would prefer to see carrying more substance, long legs with neat paws, balancing length of tail. Points of an excellent bright red, very lightly shaded warm white body, close coat of very good texture. Excellent temperament and presentation.
APRICOT POINT SIAMESE NEUTER:
1 IC & BOB Crowley & Lambert’s JOHPAS RAFAEL MN 9 May 08. A handsome lad of good type, very well developed for one only just adult. Long even wedge, which ideally would be a little broader at the top, well set large ears. Straight profile, chin ebbs slightly, bite scissored over. Eyes of very good shape and set which he did hold a little wide until he relaxed, I should prefer a little more depth of blue. Long well fed body, long legs with neat paws, balancing length of tail. Points a good warm toned dingy apricot, very lightly shaded body, close coat of excellent texture. Excellent temperament and presentation.
MISCELLANEOUS CLASSES
AV ORIENTAL SPAYED FEMALE:
1 Lloyd’s GR CH SEIDO SEASCAPE (37a) FN 24 Apr 00. An attractive girl of reasonably good type. Medium length wedge needing a little more width at the top, well set ears needing to be a fraction larger for balance. Dip in profile, firm deep chin, remarkably for her age all incisors were still present, but unfortunately revealed her to be definitely undershot. Eyes of an excellent vibrant green. Medium length well fed body, Long legs with neat paws, tail needs an extra inch or two to balance. Colour a slightly dark blue showing an impressive degree of soundness, coat close and of good texture. Excellent presentation and temperament, even if a little inclined to wriggle.
NON-BREEDERS MALE KITTEN:
1 Jones’s MOONTHIEF MYSTIC MERLIN (32/1) MN 9 Aug 08. A well grown lad of good type. Head long down to eye level, but then rather short in the muzzle, which imbalance he tried to make look worse by puffing out his whisker pads, good width at the top, well set large ears. Profile almost straight, firm chin and level bite. Eyes of good shape and set needing significantly more depth of blue. Well marked in a darkish warm seal, with multiple facial ribbons, clear thumbprints and “M”, good leg bars, well ringed tail. Very lightly shaded body, excellent coat for length and texture. Excellent temperament and presentation.
NON-BREEDERS FEMALE KITTEN:
1 Matthews & Pugh’s LOLUJA MISS BEHAVED (32t1) F 23 Oct 08. A very promising baby of very good type, my highlight of the day. Medium length even wedge, good width at the top, well set large ears. Straight profile, firm chin and level bite. Eyes of excellent shape and set, and good depth of blue. Well marked in a good warm seal lightly sprinkled with breaks of pale red, a solid line to the top of the tail as yet. Very lightly shaded warm toned body, close coat of excellent texture. Superb temperament, a real charmer, excellent presentation.
AC JUNIOR NEUTER (24 Series):
1 Cousins’s ROLSEN YEWRWHATZWISHEDFOR (24c) MN 8 Sep 07. A large lad of good type. Long wedge with a slight pinch, needing a little more width at the top, well set large ears. Profile a little uneven, chin ebbs slightly, bite level. Eyes of very good shape and set, needing a little more depth of blue. Long well fed body, long legs with large paws, balancing length of tail could be better tapered. Mask and tail rather a blue-toned lilac, the mask darker than the tail, paws paler but a bit sludgy underneath, all points lacking in pinky tones. Moderately shaded body, close coat of excellent texture. Excellent temperament and presentation.
2 Davies’s SATIVA BLUEYEDBELLE (24) FN 9 May 08. A girl of good type but still much too kittenish as yet. Medium length wedge with rather a pinch, good width at the top, well set large ears. Small dip in profile, firm chin and level bite. Eyes of good shape and set though she was inclined to open them rather wide, of a good depth of blue. Long body, long legs with neat paws, tail needs an extra fraction to balance. Colour a dense warm-toned seal except rather brindled round the eyes, Lightly shaded warm toned body, close coat of good texture. Excellent temperament and presentation.
AC JUNIOR NEUTER (32 Series):
1 Crowley & Lambert’s JOHPAS RAFAEL (32fn) MN.
AC SENIOR NEUTER:
1 Shawley’s UK GR PR HIGHIQ XTRAVAGANZA (32/1) MN 18 May 05. An extremely handsome lad of excellent type. Long even wedge, very good width at the top, well set large ears. Straight profile, firm deep chin, level bite. Expressive eyes of excellent shape and set and a very good depth of blue. Long well fed body, long legs with neat paws, balancing length of tail. Well marked in a dark seal: clear “M”, one and a bit ribbons, thumbprints, good leg bars, almost completely ringed tail. Heavily shaded body (showing good spots) but still adequate contrast, close coat slightly harsh in texture. Excellent temperament and presentation.
2 Cousins’s RENDZINA BOND JAMESBOND (24b) MN 13 Sep 06. A handsome lad of good type. Longish wedge with a small pinch, good width at the top, well set large ears. Straight profile, chin ebbs slightly, bite scissored over. Eyes of good shape and set needing slightly more depth of blue. Long well fed body, long legs with neat paws, very good length of tail. Points a darker chocolate than I should prefer but within the acceptable range and with good warmth, body moderately shaded over the back and hindquarters, close coat of excellent texture. Excellent temperament and presentation.
3 Meek’s GR PR ABICASA DONGIOVANNI (24a) MN 2 May 03
I thank Mark & Lesley for the invitation to judge, and congratulate them on a well organised show with lots of beautiful cats to judge. The lunch as usual was super. I also would like to thank my steward Anne (Clay) for her very enjoyable company and for handling all the exhibits with expertise and gentleness.
AC SIAMESE/BALINESE CHAMPION MALE
GR. CC OWEN’S GR.CH.ROYSTERER SNOWDANDY 24c 2yrs.5mnths. Well grown and gentle boy of very good balance and excellent colour. Strong head and profile, good chin, very good top of head. Large well set ears. Eyes of good shape, colour and set. Good length firm body, long fine legs, neat paws. Good tail. Coat of very good texture, clear. Shy boy – beautifully presented.
RG CC GIBBON’S GR.CH.FOXTWIST AL FRESCO 24b 10yrs.1mnth. Huge well grown boy in superb condition for 10 with outstanding temperament. Strong head, very slight dip in profile, good chin and very good top of head. Eyes of good shape and colour. Long firm and well nourished body, long firm legs, neat paws, good tail. Points darkish in tone now, coat ivory with some shading. Beautifully presented.
AC SIAMESE/BALINESE CHAMPION FEMALE:
GR CC MASON’S CHEPITOME SWEETDREAMS 32b8 2yrs 4mnths. Girl of very good type and colouring. Strong head, straight profile, good chin and very good top. Large well set ears. Eyes of very good shape and colour .Good length firm body, dainty legs and paws. Good tail. Coat of good texture, slight shading. Points of very good colour. All points showing breaks and mingling. Super temperament, beautifully presented.
RG CC BARLOW’S CH.DRUIDSWAY SADEH 24a 3yrs.5mnths. Finer boned girl with medium wedge, hint of pinch today. Very good top of head, good chin and profile. Large ears well set. Eyes when relaxed of good shape and of a very good colour. Medium length firm body, dainty legs and paws, tail of good length. Coat texture good, very slight shading, points of good colour. Again super temperament, and beautifully presented.
BLUE POINT NEUTER:
PC GODWIN’S CH.& GR.PR. GENETTA BLUE HYACINTH FN 24a 5yrs.7mnths. Girl with medium well balanced head, good chin and top of head. Large ears well set. Eyes of very good shape, set and colour. Medium length firm body, tail could be a touch longer for balance. Coat of very good texture, slight shading, points of good colour. Loved being judge – beautifully presented.
BOB MEE’S GR.PR.ABICASSA DONGIOVANNI MN 24a 5yrs.9mnths. Super boy of very good balance and colouring with a wonderful temperament. Beautifully presented.
LILAC POINT NEUTER:
PC COUSIN’S ROLSENS YEWRWHATZWISHEDFOR 17mnths. Well grown long boy with strong head, hint of pinch, straight profile, good chin, very good top of head. Large ears of good set. Eyes oriental and of very good colour. Long firm body, long legs, neat paws. Good tail. Coat texture very good, again slight shading, points of good colour. Loved being judge – beautifully presented.
BOB WILLIAM’S PR.ROYSTERER SNOWDAZZLER 1yr 9mnths. Handsome and well grown boy of excellent colour and very good type – wonderful temperament, beautifully presented.
TABBY POINT NEUTER:
PC BOB BENNETT’S CH.DAZZLING SWEETALKING GURY 32/8 2ys. Boy of super type and temperament. Very well grown. Very strong head, straight profile, good chin and very good top of head. Large ears well set. Eyes oriental and of very good colour. Long firm body, long fine legs, neat paws. Long well ringed tail. Coat of very good texture, points of good colour. Good tabby markings – beautifully presented.
AV BREEDERS MALE:
1 MCPARLIN’S STARAOOEAK SCENE STEALER 62 20a 18 wks. Very stylish kitten with medium well balanced head, straight profile, good chin and top of head. Large well set ears. Eyes of very good shape, set and colour. Medium length firm body, firm legs and paws. Tail of good length, plume yet to develop. Coat of good length silky, colour good with good ground colour. Lovely temperament, beautifully presented.
2 OWEN’S POLLYBEE SILK EMPEROR 29c 20 wks. Well grown with medium wedge, good profile and chin, good top. Large ears of good set. Eyes when relaxed of good shape, colour good. Medium length body, fine legs, neat paws, good tail. Coat of good texture and colour.
Lovely temperament, beautifully presented.
AV NOT BRED BY EXHIBITOR:
1 SHORT’S CHAPELROSE FROM ME TO YOU 37m F 8mnths 1wk. Kitten of very good type with medium well balanced head, straight profile, good chin and top. Large well set ears. Eyes good shape and colour. Medium length firm body, dainty legs and paws, good tail. Coat of good colour, tortie markings evident but also some tabby markings. Loved being judged – beautifully presented.
AV BREEDERS:
1 LLOYD’S GR.CH.SEIDO SEASCAPE 37a 8yrs.19mnths FN. Medium wedge with slight dip in profile, good chin, fair top. Ears of good size and set. Eyes oriental and of very good colour. Medium length well nourished body, dainty legs and paws, good tail. Coat of good colour, a touch plus. In lovely condition for her age with a super temperament – beautifully presented.
AV NOT BRED BY EXHIBITOR:
1 LORD’S DRUIDSWAY BLACK PANTHER 37 MN 9mnths 3 wks. Very stylish boy with strong head, profile strong but with slight dip. Good chin and very good top of head. Large well set ears. Eyes of good shape and of a good green. Long firm body, long fine legs, neat paws, long tail to balance. Coat of very good texture, dense with a beautiful sheen. Super boy.
2 MANSFIELD’S TOGHAR SERENGETI 37d MN 11mnths. Another stylish and well grown boy with strong head, good profile, chin slopes a touch, bite OK. Very good top of head. Large ears well set. Eyes good shape and colour. Good length firm body, long legs, neat paws, good tail. Coat rich red, tabby markings evident which are acceptable. Another super boy.
3 LOWELL’S PR.JUSPRIRIA WILLIAM BECKFORD 37k MN 1yr.10mnths.
AC LIMIT:
1 MEE’S KINGSHAVE HONEYBEE 32b8 F 10mnths. Super girl with a wonderful personality – medium well balanced head, straight profile, good chin and very good top of head. Large ears well set. Eyes of very good shape, set and colour. Medium length firm body, dainty legs and paws, good tail. Coat of good texture, all points showing breaks and mingling – points of a good colour. Beautifully presented.
2 STOKES LITTLEFEAT ROSARITA F 32a 15mnths. Well grown girl of good balance and type. Medium well balanced head, straight profile, chin slope a touch, bite level. Very good top of head. Large well set ears. Eyes of very good shape, set and colour. Medium length firm body, dainty legs and paws. Good tail Coat of good texture, very slight shading to tone with her points which are a rich red. Super temperament, beautifully presented.
3 DAVIES SIMPLISIAM SPECIAL MANTION F 24c 9mnths 1wk.
AC DEBUTANTE:
1 STOKES LITTLEFEAT READY TEDDY GO M 32a 16wks. Lovely baby with strong head, very good profile, good chin and very good top of head. Large well set ears. Eyes of good shape, set and colour. Medium length firm body, fine legs, neat paws, good tail. Coat of good texture, clear, points of good colour.
2 JONES SARAMESE ALWAYSONMYMIND F 24c 6mnths 1wk. Stylish girl with strong head and profile, good top and chin. Large ears well set. Eyes oriental and very good colour. Medium length body, dainty legs and paws, good tail. Coat of good texture – points darkish in tone. Lovely temperament – beautifully presented.
3 JONES MOONTHIERF MYSIC MERVIN F 24a 6mnths
AC SIAMESE/BALINESE/ORIENTAL CAT/KITTEN OR NETUER:
1 PALMER’S STYPERSON TOP DRAWER F 32/1 7mnths. Very stylish baby with strong head and profile, spoilt by her overlarge ears which are held too low. Eyes oriental and of very good colour, good length firm body, dainty legs and paws, long well ringed tail with whip. Coat of very good texture, points of good colour, very good tabby markings. Outstanding temperament, beautifully presented.
Thank you Mark & Lesley for the invitation to judge. I had a lovely day and handled some very nice cats. Thank you to Mark Pearman for his help and expertise, I hope we can repeat soon.
CREAM ADULT:
1CC MRS R PRIESTLEY’S SHIMBA EYECATCHER (5) M 29/5/07 – Cream of good shape and size being cobby in shape and standing low on the legs. Round head with nice width to top with small neat ears that are well furnished. Round copper eyes. Short broad nose with good break and full pink leather. Full cheeks, strong chin. Good bite. Coat a pleasing shade of cream which was unsound on the day but was well prepared. Full brush.
BOB MRS R HUTCHINSON’S CH HERRAFARESIAH BUTTER BALL (5) M 24/5/07 – Cream who is cobby in shape and stands low on the legs on large round paws. Round head with smooth skull. Good width between neat well furnished ears. Large round expressive copper eyes. Short broad nose with good stop and full pink leather. Good bite. Full cheeks firm chin. Well prepared coat which is a lovely shade of cream, a little unsound near the roots today but this is obviously seasonal. Tail short and full.
BLUE CREAM ADULT:
1CC MRS L SOUTHALL’S PETINDERAL PRETTYMISS (13) F 25/9/07 – Blue Cream who is cobby in shape and stands low on the legs. She is well balanced for type. Round head with excellent width between neat well furnished ears. Round expressive copper eyes. Short snub nose with good stop and full leather. Good bite. Full cheeks firm chin. Well prepared coat of a rather dark shade of blue and a good shade of cream, it is well intermingled and all extremities have cream on them. Coat on the body is a little unsound today. Her face is showing patches of cream. Tail in proportion to body.
GOLDEN PERSIAN KITTEN:
1 BOB MRS T BRAY’S LORINA PEACHES’N’CREAM (54) F 6/8/08 – Golden baby who is cobby in shape and stands low on the legs. Head broad and round with good width between neat well furnished ears. Round eyes of a good emerald green which are outlined in black. Short broad nose with good stop and full brick leather which is also outlined in black. Good bite. Cheeks filling nicely. Coat well prepared. The coat consists of a warm apricot deepening to gold undercoat. The chin, ear furnishings, stomach and chest is a pale apricot. The head and tail are a warm shade of gold with the body and flanks a little colder in tone with greying at the roots. It is sufficiently tipped with black. At the moment she is showing tabby markings on her legs and tail which is quite normal in a Golden kitten. Tail in proportion to her body. Very pretty young lady with a lovely temperament.
AOC SILVER TABBY KITTEN:
1 BOB MISS J MARTIN’S WELLMAR ALLEGRO (18b) M 14/7/08 – Chocolate Silver Tabby who is going through the adolescent stage at the moment and is a little rangy in shape but is a good weight for his age and has good boning. Head is round with good width between ears that are a little large. Large round orange eyes which are set wide apart and well opened, I would have liked them a little deeper in colour and they also show a slight green rim. Short straight broad nose with full leather. Rounded cheeks. Level bite with firm chin but a little muzzly at present. Coat is dense short and crisp. Ground colour is a pale silvery chocolate with chocolate classic Tabby markings. M to forehead, spotted whisker pads, spectacles and thumbprints to his ears. On the body he has an outline of a butterfly across his shoulders with an oyster shaped patch on each flank which at the moment is not fully complete on either side. On his back he has an unbroken line with a stripe on either side of it. His markings are brindled at the moment. Tail is thick medium in length with rings.
AOC SPOTTED KITTEN:
1 BOB MRS S CHANCE’S CHARMODEN DYNOMITE (30a) F 30/7/08 – Pretty Blue Spotted who is cobby in shape, stands low on the legs on round firm paws. Round head with lovely rounded cheeks. Ears are small, rounded at the tips and spaced nicely apart. Large round orange eyes showing just a faint hint of a green rim. Nose is short, broad and straight. Level bite, chin recedes slightly. Coat a little soft in texture today and a little long. Ground colour is a bluish fawn with markings that are deep blue. Head pattern shows a well defined M to forehead, spectacles, spotted whisker pads and thumbprints to her ears. Pattern on the body and legs shows well defined elongated oval spots. Tail is medium in length and well ringed.
AV PERSIAN CAT/KITTEN/NEUTER BORN IN APRIL:
1 MRS A BRTTLETON’S CH LADYGEM PICASO (12a2) M 24/4/07 – Blue and White Bi Colour of good size and shape. Cobby in shape and standing low on short thick legs. Large round head with good width between neat well furnished ears. Round copper eyes. Short snub nose with good stop and full leather. Good bite. Full cheeks firm chin. Well prepared coat of a sparkling white and a dark blue. Mainly white coat with blue patches to his face, a blue patch on his body and a fully coloured tail. Tail in proportion. A very nice male.
2 MR I MORRIS’S COUNTRYGIRL CHERRYBLOSSOM (4) F 16/4/08 – Red who is cobby in shape and stands low on the legs. Round head with good width between neat well furnished ears. Round expressive copper eyes. Short snub nose with good break and full pink leather. Good bite. Full cheeks firm chin. Well prepared rich red coat which is showing faint tabby markings at the moment. Tail in proportion to her body. Lovely temperament.
AV NOVICE:
1 MRS S CHANCE’S CHARMODEN SIMPLYOB (16) M 31/5/08 – Blue kitten of excellent size and shape for his age. He has nicely balanced British type. Body is cobby and compact showing good depth. Round head with good width between small rounded ears. Large round copper eyes that are nicely spaced. Nose is short broad and straight. Level bite. Cheeks are full and rounded. Firm chin. Coat is a lovely shade of blue and is slightly unsound near the roots. Coat is a good texture, dense and crisp. Tail is medium in length with a rounded tip.
2 MRS S CHANCE’S CHARMODEN DYNOMITE (30a) F 30/7/08
3 MR A HOWARD’S ADATESH KINGSTANDING BLUE (16) F 29/8/08 – Blue kitten of excellent size and shape. Very pretty young lady with a lovely temperament. Cobby and compact showing good depth to her body. Round head with good width between ears which are a little large today. Large round expressive orange eyes which are nicely spaced well apart. Nose is short broad and straight. Level bite. Cheeks are full. Firm chin. Coat is a medium shade of blue; it is a little unsound at the moment near the roots. Coat is a little long, dense and soft in texture at this time, rather than crisp. Tail is medium in length and thick with a rounded tip.
AV SPAYED FEMALE:
1 MISS K GILLOTT’S CURLU COCO (79L 21) FN 24/7/05 – Long Haired Tortoiseshell Selkirk who felt solid and muscular. Body cobby standing on strong legs which are medium in length. Head was broad with rounded contours. Nose short and broad with a downward slant. Ears are medium in size needing just a little more width between them for perfection. Eyes are large and round. Cheeks are full and she has a well padded muzzle which is rectangular in shape. Good bite. Coat was wonderful and had very striking colours, it is fairly uniform in length, thick and dense and it was random with loose curls and waves all over, just needing a little more preparation underneath. Thick tail with rounded tip.
2 MRS A LEONARD’S CH GRAYGEES SILVER TRINITY (18) FN 1/10/05 – Black Silver Tabby. Cobby in shape standing low on the legs on round firm paws. Head is nicely rounded with ears that are a little tall and needing more width between them. Eyes are hazel in colour, round with good width. Nose broad and straight with full brick leather. Level bite. Chin is a little weak but cheeks are quite full. Coat short dense and crisp. Well defined black classic tabby markings on a silver ground colour. M to forehead, spotted whisker pads, thumbprints to ears with spectacles to eyes. Butterfly well defined across shoulders. Oysters not quite full. Spine lines apparent. Markings are slightly brindled today. Tail well ringed thick and medium in length.
3 MISS K GILLOTT’S AMAZOLOU EDNA MODE (79S 36e) FN 3/4/07 – Tortie Smoke Selkirk who is Short Haired. Good shape and size, she is solid but I would have liked stronger boning on her legs. Face is nicely rounded and she has full cheeks but she needs a little more padding to her muzzle. Ears are medium in size but needing a little more width between them. Round eyes which are nicely set. Rounded brow with a short, broad nose which is straight and in profile it has a downward slant. Good bite. Good coat that was fairly uniform in length. It has random structured waves which where very well rexed around neck, tail and underparts but on the body it is a little straight at the moment which is probably hormonal or seasonal. Tail in proportion to body.
AV BRITISH CAT/KITTEN/NEUTER BORN IN MAY:
1 MRS L BUCK’S CURLU OSCAR (79L 40/7) MN 11/5/08 – Cream Colourpoint Long Haired Selkirk Rex who is so laid back he is almost horizontal. Very good overall type and balance. He is solid and muscular with good shape standing on strong legs which are medium in length. Head is well rounded with full cheeks. Good muzzle although could have been a little broader for perfection with well padded whisker pads. Top of the head gently rounded and his nose is short broad and straight with a downward slant. Good bite. Ears are medium in size and spaced nicely apart fitting well into the contours of his head. Coat is a lovely texture; it stands out from the body and has random, unstructured waves. It is very well rexed around the neck, tail and underparts. Tail in proportion to his body.
2 MRS E BENGER’S GR PR STONNALL ROCKEE (30d) MN 15/5/05 – Red Spotted who is compact and well balanced in size and shape, cobby body standing on short strong legs on round firm paws. Head is round with good width between small rounded ears. Round orange eyes which are spaced well apart. Nose is short broad and straight. Cheeks are round with firm chin. Good bite. M to forehead, spotted whisker pads, spectacles and thumbprints to ears. Coat is short and dense crisp but at the moment is very open and has a lot of old coat in it so that it has a very harsh feel to it. Spots are hard to see because of the condition of the coat. Tail thick, medium in length and has a rounded tip.
3 MR & MRS HARRIS’S ADATESH IRIS (16) F 30/5/08 – British Blue of good shape and size. Body is compact and she stands on short strong legs. Head could be a little larger and broader so that it balances with her body. Round head needing just a little more width between ears which are a little tall today. Large round copper eyes showing a faint green rim. Nose is short, broad and straight. Good bite. Cheeks filling nicely chin a little weak. Coat is a very dark shade of blue and is quite unsound. It is short, dense and crisp. Tail is medium in length.
Many thanks to Mark and Lesley for the invitation to this great show. I had a lovely day with some nice exhibits and the day was made all the better by my very competent steward Steve Parkin.
OPEN CLASSES
BLACK/CHOCOLATE/LILAC TORTIOSESHELL KITTEN:
1 & BOB KNAPP’S KERNMERE TREACLE TART (21b) 30/07/08. A promising young chocolate tortie lady. She has a round head with slightly tall ears that are open at their bases but set well apart on the nicely rounded top of head. Her eyes are a touch deep set, reasonably round, just a little flat across their tops. The eye colour is good for this stage of her development with a very slight central green rim; hopefully this will clear as she matures. Her bite is level and she shows good depth of chin but the muzzle is a touch square currently. Her cheeks are filling out nicely. Overall she shows good body conformation and shape. Her tail is of the correct length and shape and well coloured. Her coat is kitten soft but with good density. It is a warm chocolate tortie colour that is well mingled with broken colour on all four paws. She has an attractive 50:50 split of cream and chocolate on her chin. A nice kitten although a little nervous today.
BLUE CREAM KITTEN:
1 & BOB KNAPP’S KERNMERE CONSTANCE SPRY 30/07/09. Litter sister to the previous exhibit. A very attractive kitten. She has a round head with slightly upright and open based ears that are positioned well on the round top of head. Her eyes are basically round with slightly flat tops of pale gold colour at this stage. She has a nice short nose with a very small blue nose leather. Shows a good dip in profile, level bite and good chin. She has a slight muzzle pinch currently. Her cheeks are filling out nicely lending balance to the head. Overall she shows good body development and conformation, standing firm on short sturdy legs with neat round paws all demonstrating broken colour. She has a good, short, dense coat although a touch soft at this time. The coat is pale blue with very well mingled cream apart from a cream patch on her throat. The tail is of the correct length and shape and well coloured. Overall a promising kitten.
2 MANN’S PURRADE SULALCOS ARWEN 21/07/08. This lady has a pleasing top of head with ears that are of an acceptable size with slightly open bases. Her eyes are not fully round but are of an acceptable colour for this stage of her development. Her bite is level but the chin is shallow, combined with the rectangular muzzle spoils the overall head shape. Hopefully this will rectify as she matures. She shows good body development with good sturdy limbs and round paws, the back right paw appears not to show broken colour, although this was rather difficult to assess in the hall lighting. She has a good coat for length and texture, being much darker than the previous exhibit with both colours being well mingled. The tail is of the correct length and shape with some rings evident. Pleasing personality.
BLUE TORTOISESHELL & WHITE KITTEN:
2ND 1 & BOB WITHELD JONES’ ADATESH MADDISON AVENUE 22a 07/07/08. A well grown girl with a rather long body although the tail length balances nicely. She shows a reasonably round head but with large, upright ears. Her eyes are round and gold in colour. She shows a good length of nose and profile. Her bite is level with good depth of chin with an attractive cream dot on it. The muzzle tends towards the triangular and the narrowness chin emphasises this appearance. She has long, firm limbs with round paws. The coat is slightly long and soft. The coat pattern comprises a white blaze on the nose and left side of her face. Her throat, chest, front legs and abdomen are completely white. Where there is colour it is reasonably patched but with multiple white hairs bleeding into the patches. Overall, in my opinion, she is more than half white hence the award.
BI-COLOURED KITTEN MALE:
1 & BOB PARRISH’S PARDILLEO BEAU JANGLES 31a 18/09/08. What a charmer, certainly lives up to his ‘beau’ title. A lovely, cobby, four square kitten standing firm on short limbs. His roundness of head is developing nicely. A short, broad nose with a good profile, a nice muzzle, level bite and chin depth with a blue dot. He shows an inverted white Y on his nose and muzzle. He has acceptable ear size and position. His eyes are round and of gold colour. He shows good breadth across his shoulders and a depth of chest. He has a white throat, chest and right front leg, the left is blue to the ankle and then a white foot. He has a white on his tummy and a little around his neck. The lower halves of his back legs are also white. The rest of him is a pleasing blue which is almost sound. A very attractive boy who shows much promise. Congratulations to his owners on a very well prepared exhibit.
BI-COLOURED KITTEN FEMALE:
1 MARTIN’S WELLMAR SUZY BLISS 31a 23/07/08. A sweet girl with a round head and neat ears. Round, gold eyes. A short nose with a good profile and level bite. Her chin is a touch weak and also a touch dirty, made all the more obvious as it is white. She has nice cheeks developing fullness. She shows good body development, cobby, broad shoulders and deep chest with sturdy limbs. Her coat is slightly soft but of good density. It is medium blue in colour and reasonably sound. She has white on the right side of her face from central on her forehead, all along her nose and then down onto both sides of her muzzle. She shows a white lower jaw, throat, chest with a central line on her abdomen. Both front legs are white and she has a complete narrow collar. There is some white on both rear legs. Overall she is a pleasing exhibit that needs a little more show preparation, she was unlucky to come up against the boy in the previous class.
2 HARRIS’ ADATESH FREESIA 31a 30/05/08. Overall she has a round top of head when viewed from in front; however in profile she lacks depth of forehead which tends to give a flat appearance between her ears which are themselves set in an acceptable position. She has round, copper eyes. A short nose with a good dip in profile and a level bite and good depth of chin. She shows a white inverted Y down her nose and muzzle with blue dots on either whisker pad. Overall good body conformation and correct tail. Her coat is a touch long and harsh, lacking in body. It is dark blue in colour and reasonably sound. She has a white throat and chest. Overall there is sufficient white for the standard but with lots of stray white hairs in the blue of the left flank and some ‘bleeding’ from the throat around the neck, not sufficient to be a collar. She handled reasonably well but definitely didn’t like her back being touched.
AC COLOURPOINTED (EXC CINAMON & FAWN) KITTEN MALE:
1 FELLOWS’ DEVAKAT JUST WILLIAM (40 2) 09/06/08. A round top of head with large open ears. Round, very pale blue eyes. A very long, broad nose. Good bite with a triangular muzzle and weak chin. He has a long, rangy body standing on tall, slender limbs. Overall he lacks the typical British type at this time. He has dark blue points and body shading which shows tabby markings, his tails also has rings. The coat is flat lying and soft. Despite this critique he was a lovely boy for his temperament and enjoyed the attention.
AC COLOURPOINTED (EXC CINAMON & FAWN) KITTEN FEMALE:
1 & BOB HUMPHRIES’ WESTMUKATZ AMETHYST (40 4) 11/09/08. A sweet baby with good British type and conformation. A nicely balanced, open head with round very pale blue eyes. She has a good nose for length and profile, with a level bite and good depth of chin. Her cheeks are developing nicely. She has short firm limbs with good body substance. Her coat is a touch long on her back but acceptable elsewhere. The body colour is clear and the lilac points are developing clarity nicely. She has a lovely temperament and thoroughly enjoyed her cuddles.
2 RODWELL’S JAPEETA MANDOLIN (40 7) 23/08/08. A round top of head with slightly large ears but set well apart. Round pale blue eyes that demonstrated nystagmus which was confirmed by the duty vet and her team. She has reasonable nose length and profile. A level bite but weak depth of chin and a rather triangular muzzle. Her cheeks have yet to develop roundness. She shows reasonable body development and conformation but she could use more substance. Her coat is long and soft. She has good ear points and her mask is developing its definition. She shows some bars on her legs but as yet no real points. The cream colour is hot colour but not red. Her tail is broad at its base, very hot in colour and with rings of base colour. A sweet temperament kitten that put up with being examined by the veterinary team.
3 JUKES’ LARNIKAT AMELIA JABE (40 3) 20/08/08. A very typy girl with a round head and ears of acceptable size and set. She has a very short nose with a pronounced dip in profile which is at mid-eye level. Very full cheeks. Unfortunately she is undershot with a forward tilting chin, this was confirmed by a senior judge. She shows good body development and conformation. Her coat is slightly long but of an acceptable texture. She has warm chocolate points which are developing well. The body colour is of a clear magnolia. She has a nice temperament. What a pity about the bite.
MISCELLANEOUS CLASSES
AV JUNIOR MALE:
1 EDNEY’S CH ROCADANNE MR BEAN 30d. What a whopper! A mature, full, round British head with excellent jowls. Neat ear size with rounded tops set well apart. Full, round copper eyes. A short broad nose with a good dip in his profile, level bite and good depth of chin. A large cobby body standing four square with short, thick legs and huge round paws. He has a good tail for length and shape. His coat is short, dense and crisp showing good spotting pattern. He has the tabby M on his forehead and tracings on his face. Complete LMCs and legs bars. He shows a broken spine line although there are some linkages of the spots over his shoulders but otherwise good spotting pattern. A real softy, reminding me so much of my old red spotty – Gulliver.
2 LEE’S SODACHICATS STORMIN MORMAN 16. A very mature boy! He has a large Bramley apple head with a neat top and ears that are well placed continuing with the overall line of the head. Round, copper eyes. A broad short nose with a good profile, level bite and good depth of chin. Mature, very full jowls. He has a broad chest and good depth of body. He stands well on firm stocky limbs with huge round paws. He has a short, dense, crisp coat that is of a darker shade of blue but sound. Appropriate tail length. Lovely temperament.
3 HAZEL’S WYREWOOD CONQUEROR 79S 15. A stunning boy. A full, mature round head showing good breadth. Round open eyes. He has neat ears of medium size that fit well into the overall head shape. He has full cheeks, level bite and good depth of chin. He has a short, broad nose with a downward slant in profile. His whisker pads are rectangular, standing out from the overall muzzle, his whiskers are broken. He shows good depth and breadth of body equally across the shoulders and rump, overall of the correct length and rather heavier towards the hind quarters. The coat is thick and dense standing out from the body in loose unstructured curls with a lovely plush feel. The tail is acceptable but could have used a little more preparation.
AV BREEDERS MALE:
1 EDNEY’S CH ROCADANNE MR BEAN 30d. Please see my previous report.
2 LEE’S SODACHICATS STORMIN MORMAN 16. Please see my previous report.
3 LEE’S CH SODACHICATS MICHELMCMURPHY 18d. A nice boy showing a good, mature head with round, copper eyes. He has nice ear size and position. He shows good development and conformation on the whole but I guess that he has been working recently as he is a little slim around his hindquarters. Good pattern with contrast between the red markings and his silver ground colour.
AV BREEDERS FEMALE:
1 JAY’S JANSTAN JUSTLUVSTOBOOGIE 40 9. A very attractive girl who is developing good breadth and depth of body. She has a round, open expression with round, pale blue eyes. Her ears are of an acceptable size and position. She has a level bite and good depth of chin. Her coat is slightly long but of an acceptable density. She shows good chocolate tortie points on her legs, ears and mask. Her body colour is clear of markings and points colour. She has a lovely temperament and enjoyed the fuss and attention.
2 HUMPHRIES’ CAKIES COTTON CANDY 21c. Another attractive girl with a neat, round head, good ear size and position. Gold coloured, round eyes. A nice nose for length and profile, level bite and good depth of chin. She shows good body development for her are of 10 months. She is a pleasing lilac tortie, being well mingled and exhibiting broken colour on three of her paws. Her coat is slightly long but showing body.
3 SMITH’S CH TERSHEE CRYSTAL TIPS 39. A nice girl with a neat round head. She has round, green eyes with correct mascara lines. Her ears are rather upright. She has a good nose length ending in a pink nose leather, but touch flat in profile. A level bite and good depth of chin. She shows reasonable body development. The tipping is generally even although there is a spine line evident as well as tail rings.
AV NOT BRED BY EXHIBITOR MALE:
1 POTTS’ GR CH SHADOWSMINE SNOWFIRE 30ds. A full, mature head showing lots of breadth, he could use a little more depth of chin to balance overall. He has neat, well placed ears, set well apart. Pale gold eyes that could be a touch rounder, nice full cheeks. He has a thick neck and powerful shoulders and overall good depth of body. The tabby spotting pattern elements are all present with a few linkages. For perfection I would have liked a little more contrast between the pattern and the ground colour. Overall a nice boy.
2 NEALE’S POSITIVELY ZAMBEZI 15. A short, squat, cobby boy with a round head and slightly flared ears. Round copper eyes. A short nose with a good dip in profile. Level bite and good depth of chin. Nice, full cheeks. His body conformation and substance are developing well as he is only just over the nine months. He has an excellent black coat, being sound and crisp. He shows a slightly brindled patch on his throat which I hope clears as he matures. His tail is correct for length and shape. A lovely boy with lots of potential.
3 CHANCE’S GR CH LYNBRO MISTER MAGNUM 31a. A cobby boy with a full, round head. Neat ears and round, gold eyes. He has a broad nose with a good dip in his profile. Unfortunately he was rather excitable and I was unable to assess his bite. The blue patches are slightly tipped but sound, he shows a good proportion of white to colour with white on his nose, muzzle, chin and chest. Due to his excitement and preference for my fingers I didn’t fully assess him so as not to distress him any further.
AV NOT BRED BY EXHIBITOR FEMALE:
1 CHANCE’S CHESLO FRITTON SADIE 15. A lovely well grown girl for her nine months, showing lots of promise. A round head with round, copper eyes. Acceptable ear size and position. A short nose with a good dip in profile. Full cheeks and a level bite and good depth of chin. Good overall depth of body and breadth of chest on firm, sturdy limbs. An excellent, short, dense and crisp coat of sound black. Nice temperament.
2 MARTIN’S CH ADTSETSH BLUE SAFFIRE 16. This lady has a neat, round head with slightly large ears. Round copper eyes. She has a good nose length and dip in profile, level bite and a slightly weak chin for balance. She shows good overall body conformation. A short, dense, sound coat with some tipping in evidence today.
3 BROWN’S CH CHARMODEN SIMPLYGRACE 16. A very typy girl. Neat ears and round copper eyes a short nose and level bite with good depth of chin. Nice mature cheeks. Overall good body conformation and substance standing firm on short legs. A slightly long and soft coat of a mid blue colour with some tipping.
AV MAIDEN KITTEN:
1 HUMPHRIES’ WESTMUKATZ AMETHYST (40 4) F. Please see my previous report on this exhibit.
2 SPRINGETT’S GLENICA ONLY A ROSE 15c F. An attractive, open expression. A round head with slightly large ears. Round copper eyes. A short nose with a good dip in profile, level bite and acceptable depth of chin. Her cheeks are developing nicely. She shows good overall body development. Her coat is slightly long and soft. In the hall lighting the coat colour lacked the pinkish tone and wasn’t fully sound.
3 HARVEY’S WELLMAR GILT EDGE 17 M. What a sweetie! A nice British head is developing. He has copper eyes already and acceptable ears for size and position. His nose is slightly long and his has a muzzle pinch today. His bite is level and the chin is of an acceptable depth. He is standing very tall at this stage of his development. He is a pleasing cream colour but with the inevitable tabby markings at this age. The coat is a touch long and soft. He really enjoyed all the fuss and attention.
AV RADIUS NEUTER:
1 RODWELL’S PR JAPEETA FATSDOMINO 40 3 MN. A lovely mature exhibit with a typical British expression. A full open face and round blue eyes. He has a good nose for length and profile. His bite is level and the chin is of good depth. He has a cobby, four square body that is very well developed. However it does mean that his tail is a touch short for balance. He has a good coat for length and texture. His points are a pleasing chocolate colour and remarkably the coat shows minimal shading despite his seven and a half years.
2 LEONARD’S CH GRAYGEES SILVER TRINITY 18 FN. A mature girl with a full, round head and slightly upright ears. Round pale green eyes, acceptable bite and chin and full cheeks. She shows mature body development and conformation. She has dense markings on a dark silver ground. Her coat is short and dense.
AV VISITORS NEUTER:
1 BUCK’S CURLU OSCAR 79L 40/7 MN. A nine and a half month old neuter with lots of presence. He has been excellently prepared with no knots evident despite his very full, gleaming coat. He has a good round head, excellent nose profile and blue round eyes. He has a level bite, rectangular whisker pads and good depth of chin, the bite is level. He has full cheeks. His chest and shoulders are broad and although he is cobby in stature he still has some growing to do. He has a wonderful coat of loose, unstructured curls all over his body. His tail is very well furnished. He is a lovely boy with bags of potential.
2 PALMER’S PR ZINGFRO LEO 17 MN. An excellent cobby body and fully mature head. Excellent round, copper eyes, neat ears. He has a level bite and full cheeks. The coat colour is acceptable cream if somewhat warm and showing a few tabby spotting, not fully sound on the day. Correct tail.
3 GARNER’S ADCINSH MISTOFF TOO 16 MN. A full round head with heat ears. Round, gold coloured eyes. A short, broad nose. Slight muzzle pinch with an acceptable bite and slightly weak chin, nice full cheeks. A very well grown body, cobby and squat. Good coat length and texture if a somewhat dark blue for my liking.
AV DEBUTANTE NEUTER:
1 HUMPHRIES’ WESTMUKATZ AMETHYST (40 4) 11/09/08
2 RODWELL’S JAPEETA MANDOLIN (40 7) 23/08/08
3 FELLOWS’ DEVAKAT JUST WILLIAM (40 2) 09/06/08
Please see my open class reports on these exhibits.
My sincere thanks to Mr Lewis and Mrs Szwed for inviting me to judge at the Coventry and Leicester cat clubs 47th Championship Show.It was a busy day with some wonderful exhibits. My grateful thanks to my steward Miss Anita Platt that continued to steward for me even after sustaining a painful bite during the course of the day. Anita's good company and excellent handling of the cats made our day run smoothly and enjoyably.
CLASS 221
SEAL POINT BIRMAN KITTEN FEMALE
1ST & BOB CAWLEY'S CHATMARE BRODIE (13C1) F 10/10/08
A very pretty seal point girl. Strong,broad rounded skull, with medium
ears set well apart. Cheeks full and round. Level bite. Medium nose with
a slight dip in profile. Chin tapers slighty. Almost round eyes of deep
blue. Well developed mask, cheeks just a shade lighter at the moment.
Excellent bodyweight and correct proportions. Medium,thick set legs with
short strong paws. Medium length tail with excellent seal colour developing.
Points colour coming in well being darker near to the paws than further
up the limbs. Long silken coat of pale beige and a slight seal halo. The
left glove is lower and scalloped with just a small amount of white to
the inner toe. Right glove scalloped and fuller with slight dip of colour
between the two inner toes. Socks even and matching. The gauntlets are
matching and taper 2/3 towards point of hock, tapering towards the outside
of the legs.
Lovely temperament a pleasure to handle.
2ND NOT AWARDED
3RD NELSON'S ADATELO HANKERKAT SUPASTAR (13C1) F 20/06/08
This young girl was very nervous and upset today. Strong,broad rounded skull, with medium ears set well apart. Her eyes are a little two tone at the moment, being lighter on the rim, and appeared a little bold when out of the pen, which could have been because she was so nervous. Medium nose . strong chin,level bite. Her muzzle was slightly pinched and may improve with maturity if her cheeks fill out. Body and limbs are all in proportion, but was lacking in bodyweight for her age. Medium length full bushy tail, just a little brindled. Mask and points colour well developed and matching. Long,silken coat of pale beige. Left glove is low and scalloped, with a detached white spot next to the stop pad. Right glove is fuller and extends up the outside of the leg but withing the standard. Socks even and matching. The gauntlets taper towards a point 2/3 to point of hock, the right gauntlet being fractionally longer than the left.
CLASS 222
BLUE POINT BIRMAN KITTEN MALE
1ST & BOB MLYNEK & HAYWARD'S MLYWARD MUNCHKIN (13C2)) M 27/06/08
A well grown boy,with a lot of presence. Strong,broad,rounded skull with medium ears set well apart. Almost round eyes of excellent deep blue. Medium nose with correct dip to profile, slate grey nose leather. Full round cheeks, & strong chin that tapers slightly and level bite. Full mask of solid blue grey. Long,massive body with medium thick set limbs and short strong paws. Long silken coat and full ruff, clear and glacial, beautifully prepared. Medium length tail, well furnished and solid in colour matching the other points.Full,white matching gloves,both trickle to the stop pad. The left glove had a slight discoloration near to the stop pad. Socks match and are even. The gauntlets are full,extend 2/3 towards the point of hock and have a rounded tip that match on both. This boy shows real promise and has a fabulous temperament, a joy to handle. Well done.
2ND BLATHERWICK'S KYNOBI LUCAS (13C2)
Very friendly boy, with good bodyweight for his age. Strong,broad rounded skull, with medium ears set well apart. Almost round eyes of medium blue, with a slightly lighter rim at present. Medium nose with slate grey nose leather. Full cheeks, strong chin that tapers slightly. Mask and ears colour well developed,and at this time quite a lot darker than the limbs and tail colour. Long,massive body with proportionate limbs, and short strong paws. Medium tail, well furnished. Long,silken coat that is just changing from kitten coat to adult giving a slightly coarse appearance down the spine area. The coat colour is clear and glacial. The left glove is scalloped and slightly irregular. The right glove is also scalloped and trickles right to the stop pad on reverse. Socks are even and match. The gauntlets are even and match, they taper to a neat point 2/3 towards the point of hock. This boy was beautifully prepared and a pleasure to handle.
CLASS 222
BLUE POINT BIRMAN KITTEN FEMALE
1ST HORTON'S KYNOBI TRINITY (13C2) F 08/08/08
A very pretty girl with a lot of promise. Strong,broad,rounded skull, with medium ears set well apart. Cheeks full and rounded, strong chin and level bite. Almost round eyes of medium blue, having a slightly lighter rim at present. Medium nose and slate grey nose leather. This girl has a lovely balanced head and exquisite birman expression. Her body & limbs are all in proportion and excellent size for her age. Medium tail with well developed colour, matching her limbs. Long silken coat, ruff developing well. Clear and glacial in colour. Mask and ears fractionally darker than the other points at this time. Low,matching gloves that trickle right to the stop pad on reverse. The right sock is slightly shorter than the left. The gauntlets are even and taper to a point, 2/3 towards the point of hock. Lovely girl a worthy first place.
2ND BAILEY'S NICADAEMUS DREAMONFOXYLADY (13C2) F 29/06/08
Lovely friendly girl who enjoyed being handled. Strong,broad
rounded skull, with medium ears set well apart. Almost round eyes of excellent
blue. Medium nose with slate grey nose leather.Cheeks developing, but
a little fine in the muzzle at this time. Chin tapers, but not receding.
Level bite. Well grown for age with body and limbs all in proportion.
Long,silken coat of bluish white,ruff developing nicely. Medium length,bushy
tail with good blue grey colour. All points colour developing well, but
pale whisker pads at this time. Low matching gloves. The gauntlets match,being
narrow and pointed reaching just over halfway towards the point of hock.
Socks are low,even and matching.
CLASS 223
CHOCOLATE/LILAC POINT BIRMAN KITTEN FEMALE
1ST & BOB MLYNEK & HAYWARD'S MLYWARD SONIC LARE
(13C4) F
27/06/08
WOW what a stunner this girl is, and so mature in her development
for her actual age.
Strong,broad rounded skull,excellent width between the medium ears. Almost
round eyes of deep blue. Slight spectacles around the eyes.medium nose
with correct dip to profile, lilac nose leather. Full,well developed chin
that tapers slightly. Level bite.Long ,massive body with medium,thick
set limbs and short strong paws. Beautifully prepared long,silken coat
of magnolia, & well developed full ruff. Points colour all matching
pinkish grey. Full bushy medium length tail. Full, white gloves,even and
matching. Left sock ¼ inch longer than the right. The gauntlets
match and taper to a point, towards the inner side of legs,length 2/3
towards point of hock. An absolutely delightful girl who enjoyed being
handled. Well done.
2ND HOBSON'S TWINKLETOES COSMOS DELIGHT (13C3) F 01/09/08
A pretty chocolate girl with mask developing well for her age. Strong,broad rounded skull, with medium ears set well apart. Almost round eyes of medium blue. Spectacles around the eyes at the moment. Cheeks need to develop, she is a little fine in the muzzle at this time.Her whisker pads are pale, and colour is just starting to develop on her chin. The chin tapers correctly and level bite. Medium nose and chocolate nose leather. Well grown body and proportionate limbs, short strong paws. Medium length tail with slight brindling. Long,silken coat of clear ivory,well prepared. Gloves are full and even, the right trickles right to the stop pad on reverse. Socks match and are even. Her gauntlets are matching in length being 2/3 towards point of hock, the left gauntlet tapers to a point slightly off centre towards the inner leg.lovely natured girl, a pleasure to handle.
CLASS 224 A
RED/CREAM/TORTIE GROUP FEMALE
1ST & BOB BROWN'S DALTEEMA FANTASIA (13C10) F 03/06/08
A very pretty girl,with excellent bodyweight. Strong,broad,rounded skull with medium ears. The ears have a good even distribution of creams and lilac in a speckled pattern. Full cheeks, strong chin and level bite. Almost round eyes of medium blue. Medium nose with a predominantly lilac nose leather and two pink spots on it. Mask developing well with shades of creams and lilac, a lilac stripe down the centre of the mask and nose. Strong chin and level bite. Long massive body with medium limbs and short strong paws. All limbs have points colour of creams and flecks of lilac intermingled. Medium length,bushy tail, predominantly cream with barely discernable flecks of lilac appearing. Long,silken coat of magnolia,beautifully prepared. Full matching gloves. Socks match and are even. The gauntlets match and taper very slightly to a rounded end, ½ way to point of hock. A really friendly girl, a pleasure to handle.
MISCELLANEOUS CLASSES - ADULTS
CLASS 263
AV MALE
1st PULLEN'S DIZZIPAWS ZEMO (66aw) M 10MTH 2 WKS
A very well grown boy,of excellent temperament. Broad head with flat plane,medium ears with slight forward tilt. Large, well opened eyes of medium blue, set slightly oblique. Well developed muzzle, firm chin and level bite. Full mask of greyish blue. Long muscular body, all in proportion. Medium limbs with substantial bone.large round paws. Long bushy tail. All points colour greyish blue and matching. Dense, silky coat of bluish white, well developed ruff. Full white front paws. White extends up to lower body on the hind limbs. A very handsome boy,beautifully prepared.
2nd LOMBARD'S ADATELO BEYAZ KABADAM (13W BL) M 9TH 1WK
A very striking young boy of excellent temperament, His head is a substantial broad wedge,with a medium nose, slight dip to profile. Large ears,the inside of which are shell pink, set high on head with some feathering. Nose leather pink. Large,oval expressive pale blue eyes, with pink rims. Long,sturdy,muscular body, all in proportion. Well boned medium limbs, neat well rounded feet with pink paw pads.. Well furnished tail in correct proportion to the body. Long silky coat of pristine chalky whate, beautifully prepared.
3RD RUSSELL'S NORVIN CHEREKEE WARRIOR (13C2) M 9MTH 1 WK
CLASS 264
AV FEMALE
1ST NEWMAN'S AMIGAMIA GYPSY ROSE (66 31A)F 17MTH 3 WK
A well grown,beautifully prepared girl, of excellent temperament. Broad head with flat plane. Medium ears with slightly forward tilt. Medium nose slightly retrousse at the tip pink nose leather. Well balanced inverted white V. large well opened medium blue eyes, set slightly oblique. Well developed muzzle, firm chin and level bite. Long,muscular body, short neck and medium limbs well boned. Medium length well furnished tail. Good distribution of blue and white to the body,white bib,chest and underbody. Lovely girl, a pleasure to handle.
2ND GRIERSON'S POLLYMANDIANT MISTYIE BLUE (13C12) F 11MTH 2WK
A very pretty girl with exquisite birman expression. Strong, broad, rounded skull with medium ears set well apart. Clear M to top of head,slight thumb prints to ears. Medium nose with pinkish nose leather outlined in blue. Almost round eyes of medium blue. Spectacles around the eyes. Speckled whisker pads. Cheeks need to fill out, she is just a little fine in the muzzle at the present time. Chin tapers and level bite. Long,massive body with medium limbs. Tabby barring to legs. Mediu tail displaying tabby rings. Long,silken coat of bluish white,well prepared. Gloves are scalloped and low, and trickle to stop pad on reverse. Socks are even. The left gauntlet is full to the point of hock, the right gauntlet tapers to a point 2/3 towards point of hock. Lovely temperament a pleasure o handle.
3RD BLADES' ALISIKA STARLIGHT EXPRESS (64 41SW)F
MISCELLANEOUS CLASSES - KITTENS
CLASS 296
AV RADIUS MALE OR FEMALE
1st BAXTER'S ESAYA ZAHARA OF ELMERLAY (82 20 ) F 7MTH 1WK
What a pretty girl! Her head is in good proportion to her body, and is a short broad wedge, with rounded contours. Her muzzle and chin are slightly rounded and her top of head slightly domed. Medium ears, rounded at the tip, with plenty of width between. Large slightly oval green eyes. Medium body with short neck. The limbs are in proportion to the body and large rounded paws with tufts. Well furnished tail that tapers towards the tip, again in correct proportion to her body. Medium length coat, still kitten coat at the moment,the dense undercoat developing well. She is a well balanced girl, who shows much promise.well prepared for the show today. Lovely temperament and a pleasure to handle. Well done.
2ND ROY'S PETALPAWS TIGERLILY (66T) F
I would have liked to award 1st to both these girls. A very
pretty girl with gentle temperament. Broad head with flat plane. Medium
ears slightly tilted forward. Clear M to top of head. Well developed muzzle,
strong chin and level bite. Medium nose slightly retrousse at tip. Pink
nose leather with seal outline. Well open eyes of medium blue, spectacles
around the eyes.
Long muscular body with broad chest. Medium, limbs with substantial one.
Medium well furnished tail displaying tabby rings. Tail in correct proportion
to the body. Tabby barring to legs. Dense,silky coat of beige , well prepared.excellent
ruff and knickerbockers. A pleasure to handle.
CLASS 297
AV VISITORS MALE OR FEMALE
1ST KILMARTIN'S LIONMAINE LIMITED EDITION (64 41 EW) F 8MTH
A well grown girl with excellent temperament. Medium length head, square muzzle. Firm chin and level bite.good cheek bones, fairly full cheeks. Large,tall ears set high and well apart. Full,round gold eyes. Medium/large body, long in length with proportionate limbs. Large round paws. Excellent long tail beautifully furnished and displaying a good range of reds and black. White to bib,chest,belly and all four legs. Glossy top coat well prepared for show day.good distribution of reds and black to head,eras and body. Very easy to handle a real lady.
2ND EDWARDS' DARKTOWER INDIGO (64 16) M 8MTH
A very handsome young boy, with excellent size for age.
Medium length head, large,tall,high set ears. Full round eyes. Square
muzzle and firm chin, level bite. Full cheeks. Overall a nicely balanced
head. Well groomed top coat of solid blue. Long body and proportionate
limbs. Long proportionate tail fully furnished. Large round paws. Nose
leather and paw pads correct matching colour to coat.
Paws tufted. Full breeches and ruff. A very pleasing boy,maturing well.
3RD LYNCH'S MAGISRAGS PERSEPHONE (66 31) F 21WKS
MISCELLANEOUS CLASSES - NEUTERS
CLASS 304
AV RADIUS MALE OR FEMALE
1ST BUTLERS'SNOWSHADOW BLUE LAGOON (13C12) MN 9MTH 2WK
A very handsome young boy,showing good maturity to head for his age. Strong,broad rounded skull, clear M to top of head, thumb marks just visible to ears. Medium ears set well apart. Almost round eyes of deep blue,spectacles around the eyes. Full cheeks, speckled whisker pads.firm chin that tapers, could be a little stronger for overall balance. Medium nose with pinkish nose leather and blue outline. Long,massive body, medium legs showing even tabby barring. Short strong paws. Gloves match and even, socks match and even. Gauntlets match and taper evenly to a point 2/3 towards point of hock. Medium length bushy tail, showing well defined rings. Long/silken coat of glacial bluish white and bluish halo to shoulder area. Lovely nature, a pleasure to handle.
2ND WILSON'S CH ZYDELO ROBERT REDFURRED (64 19) MN 4YRS 3MTH
Excellent,well grown boy with clearly marked classic tabby pattern. Medium length head with large,tall ears set high but well apart. Square muzzle, full cheeks,strong chin and level bite. Full, round eyes of copper colour, with slightly oblique aperture and set. Long body and proportionate limbs. Large round paws,well tufted. Full belly fur. Long well furnished tail. Glossy top coat of excellent deep reds. Beautifully prepared. Fabulous soft nature, a pleasure to handle.
3RD KRASNER'S SURREPTITIOUS KINGMAGNUS (64 41) NM1YR 8MTH
CLASS 305
AV VISITORS MALE OR FEMALE
1ST ATTLEY'S CH & GR PR SYRALLETTE BLUSHING BRIDE (13C1) FN 15YR 3 MTH
This girl is amazing for her age, still all her teeth sound
and present!!her eye colour still sound and coat colour clear and in fantastic
condition.
Strong broad,rounded skull, medium ears set well apart. Dark seal mask,points
tail all matching. Seal nose leather. Almost round eyes of dark blue.
Strong chin, level bite. Exquisite feminine birman expression. Full cheeks.
Excellent bodyweight,body and limbs all in proportion. Short strong paws.
Long silken coat of pale beige and a hint of a halo. Full ruff. Beautifully
prepared. Gloves are slightly scalloped, the right being slightly lower
than the left. Socks even and match. Gauntlets match and taper to a point
2/3 towards point of hock. What a beautiful girl, that so obviously enjoyed
her day at the show, well done.
2nd WORMALD'S IMP GR CH DANLEIGH STARBURST (13C6)FN 4YR 10MTH
A very attractive tortie girl, with a wonderful temperament. Strong,broad,rounded skull with medium ears set well apart, a balanced intermingling of reds and seal to the ears and full mask. Mediun nose with correct dip to profile. Pink and seal nose leather. Almost road eyes of medium blue,with a very slightly lighter rim. Full cheeks, strong chin and level bite. Long massive body,medium limbs, short strong paws. Excellent,balanced intermingling of reds and seal to all limbs and tail. The medium length tail lacked full furninshing at the moment. Full matching pristinely white gloves. Socks match and are even. Gauntlets match and taper evenly to a point, 2/3 towards point of hock.long,silken coat of clear fawn with a slight halo of reds & seal down the centre of the back.
3rd ALLEN'S PR SPIRITDANCERS DARCEY (66 31)MN 2YRS 6MTH
BIRTHDAY CLASSES
CLASS 317
AV SEMI LONG HAIR CAT/KITTEN OR NEUTER BORN IN JULY
1ST SKELDING'S PR POLARPAWS DRAKOS STAR (13C5) MN 2YR 7MTH
A well grown boy,beautifully prepared.
Strong,broad rounded skull with medium ears set well apart. Almost round
eyes of medium blue, which have a slightly paler blue rim. Full,rounded
cheeks,strong muzzle. Strong chin, level bite. Medium length nose with
pink nose leather. Long,massive body with medium limbs. All points colour
solid deep red. Medium length tail. Long,silken coat of cream, and a red
halo. Gloves matching and slightly scalloped. Socksmatch and are even.
The left gauntlet is slightly narrower than the right but equal in length
and taper to a point . excellent full coat and ruff, beautifully prepared.
Excellent temperament.
CLUB CLASSES
BIRMAN CAT CLUB
CLASS 991
AC BIRMAN CAT
1ST DELANEY'S DEENLAY MISSDIOR (13C4) F 10MTH 4WK
A well grown girl in beautiful show condition, and very well prepared.
Strong,broad,rounded skull with medium ears set well apart. Almost round
eyes of deep blue. Medium nose with lilac nose leather. Full cheeks, strong
chin and level bite. Full mask of pinkish grey. Long,massive body wih
medium limbs. Medium length tail just slightly brindled. Excellent pinkish
grey points colour to limbs. Short strong paws, all pristinely white.
Gloves match and are even. Socks match and are even. The left gauntlet
is fractionally longer than the right, and slightly blunter than the right.
Long,silken coat of clear magnolia, full ruff. Lovely temperament, a pleasure
to handle.
2ND BAILEY'S CH NICADAEMUS ROMANY MAGIC (13C2)M 13MTH 1WK
This boy was just a little upset out of his pen today and gave me a clear
look at his level bite!
Strong,broad rounded skull, medium ears set well apart. Almost round eyes
of medium blue, with a slightly paler rim. Medium nose with slate grey
nose leather. Full cheeks, strong chin, level bite. Full bluish grey mask.
Full ruff, long,silken coat of clear glacial bluish white. Long,massive
body, medium limbs. Medium/long tail fully furnished and solid blue/grey.
Short strong paws. The right glove is slightly more scalloped than the
left. The left glove trickles right to the stop pad on reverse. Socks
match and are even. The gauntlets taper towards the centre and to a point,
both match. Length of gauntlets 2/3 towards point of hock.
3RD DAVIES' GR CH CARRISMOON REDADAIR (13C5) 4YRS 9 MTH
NORTHERN BIRMAN CAT CLUB
CLASS1120
1ST BROWN'S CH DALTEEMA DIAMANTE DOLLY (13C7) 2YRS
Absolutely fabulous girl, wonderfully prepared. Strong,broad
rounded skull, with medium ears set well apart. Almost round eyes of deep
blue. Very slight pale spectacles around the eyes. Medium length nose
with pink nose leather. Full cheeks, strong chin, and level bite. Exquisite
birman expression, lovely well balanced head . Fully developed cream mask,
matching ears and points colour. Full ruff. Long,massive body with medium,thick
set limbs. Short strong paws. Medium length tail,well furnished. The right
glove is slightly lower and more scalloped than the left. Socks are even
and match. The gauntlets are even,match and taper to a point, 2/3 towards
point of hock. Lovely gentle temperament, a pleasure to handle.
2ND KAPLAN'S GR CH BAYGAZER KLAWNIQUEKATARINA (13C2) F 2YRS 6MTH
Another lovely girl, I would have liked to have given both
these girls a first place in this class. Strong,broad,rounded skull with
medium ears set well apart. Full blue/grey mask and matching ear colour.
Almost round eyes of deep blue. Medium length nose, slate grey nose leather.
Strong chin, that tapers correctly, excellent bite, lower incisor missing.
Full cheeks. Lovely birman expression, very pretty. Excellent bodyweight
and all in proportion. Medium,thick set limbs. Short strong paws. Medium
length tail,well furnished and with blue grey colour to match the points.The
gloves are matching and even. Socks match and even. The left gauntlet
is slightly blunter than the right, but match in length 2/3 towards point
of hock. Long silken glacial coat, with some shading, clear at the roots.
Wonderful temperament.
This is my most local show and I was looking forward to a calmer day than the last time I was at Bingley Hall just three weeks before but not to be. We had been getting on well until lunch time when I suddenly found myself with the Oriental part of Mrs Higgins book to judge so it was almost back to the beginning again. I hope the exhibitors were not too disappointed with their results that were rather late in the day. My very able steward was Penny Jackson who as always handles the exhibits with great care and sympathy and was an invaluable asset when the extra load arrived, thank you Penny once again.
AV ORIENTAL CHAMPION MALE
GR CH ARMITAGE’S CH CHAPELROSE OHMEOHMY 37a M 13/11/07 very handsome and stylish young man with excellent head and huge well placed flared ears, wonderful oriental set bright green eyes and straight profile with good chin, his bite is a fraction untidy as he is losing one or two incisors but still appears level. Elegant neck lines and long svelte body of good tone with a really short close lying coat, my one criticisms is that the blue is slightly darker than desired but he is sound to the roots in top show condition. Slender long legs with neat oval paws and an excellent length of whip like tail for balance, wonderful friendly nature but then he is still a baby yet.
RES GR CH TARBOX CH TIJANMEEK NAVHRA 37d M 28/8/07 handsome red boy with nicely balanced head and large flared ears well set, oriental pale green eyes and straight profile with good chin and level bite. Long slender svelte body with rich red coat that appears sound though fractionally long and slightly open possibly with the cold. Long legs and neat oval paws with good length of whippy tail to balance, a lovely gentle boy who was rather overwhelmed by events so maybe not showing himself to his fullest potential, lovely presentation.
AV ORIENTAL CHAMPION FEMALE
GR CH SAXON’S CH TIJANMEEK MERCEDES 37a F 19/04/07 nice young queen with well balanced head and large flared ears of good set. Just a tiny dip in her profile but practically straight, lovely bright green oriental eyes firm chin and level bite. Slender long body with slightly darker blue coat that is sound to the roots and short although fractionally open I presume with the cold. Long legs with neat oval paws and whippy tail although for personal preference I would have just liked maybe another half inch on its length, sweet natured girl in generally good condition.
ORIENTAL BLACK ADULT MALE
1 CC SHAWLEY & HUSDON’S SHADOWSQUAD LUCIFER LEGACY 37 M 17/3/08 well grown young male with quite nicely balanced had and huge well placed flared ears, mid green oriental eyes and straight profile, I would have liked a slightly deeper chin but his bite is level, just a tiny pinch to his muzzle. Lovely length of firm body with dense sound black coat a fraction long although it lies well I would have just liked a slightly softer texture. Really long legs with neat paws but with all that body length he really needs another inch on his tail for complete balance, nice presentation and sweet natured.
ORIENTAL BLACK ADULT FEMALE
1 CC & BOB RICE’ SEIDO SULTRESS OF SWING 37 F 13/4/08 very stylish young lady with a lovely head and huge wide based ears, wonderful bright vivid green eyes and strong profile with firm chin and level bite. Lovely length of slender body and really well developed for her tender age with dense black shining short close coat. Slender long legs and neat oval paws and a long stringy tail that balances beautifully with her slender body, a very promising young queen with a superb temperament.
ORIENTAL BLUE ADULT
1CC TARBOX CH TIJANMEEK MERCEDES 37a F
BOB AMITAGE’S CH CHAPELROSE OHMEOHMY 37a M
ORIENTAL LILAC KITTEN
1 & BOB OWEN’S POLLYBEE SILK EMPEROR 29c 6/10/08 lovely young lilac baby boy with good head that is looking quite masculine for this age and large flared ears with good width across the top. Oriental set bright green eyes and straight profile with firm chin and clean bite. Long body of really stout substance and an excellent short close lying soft pinkie lilac coat that is sound to the roots, lovely texture. Long legs with neat paws which suggest he will be a big boy when fully grown, and lovely long whippy tail to balance, super temperament.
ORIENTAL LONGHAIR KITTEN
1 & BOB MCPARLIN’S STARAPPEAL SCENE STEALER 62 20a M 25/10/08 delightful young baby boy with excellent head and huge flared ears well placed with tufts at the tips and thumb prints. Oriental bright green eyes and straight profile with good chin and level bite, M to brow eye ribbons and whisker spots all present. Long body, coat length, texture and condition is quite good for this age. Quite a solid spine line and mackerel tabby stripes on his flanks although I felt the blue colour penetration could have been better and although I would not wrong pattern him at this stage because it just meets the criterion, I do feel that he will probably prove to be a shaded as he grows and matures. Long legs with bracelets and tufts developing between his toes, his tail just about has rings with plume developing.
ORIENTAL BLACK NEUTER
1 PC & BOB LORD’S DRUIDSWAY BLACKPANTHER 37 MN 7/5/08 lovely handsome young lad who is only just adult, excellent head with huge wide based ears and wonderful deep green oriental eyes, strong roman profile with good chin and level bite. Really long slender body with a good firm feel to him although he does need to grow and mature more but he is in excellent condition with a short close lying sound black coat. Long legs and neat paws which he has yet to grow into and an oh so long whippy tail, wonderful temperament and good presentation.
LILAC POINT KITTEN MALE
1 & BOB OWEN’S POLLYBEE SNOWDRIFTER 24c M 6/10/08 quite handsome young boy with good head and large flared and wide at base ears with width across the top line. Almost straight profile with good chin and level bite, lovely bright clear blue eyes that are fractionally straight set at this stage until his head lengthens and soft pinkie lilac toned mask that is developing well. Good length of body well cover and really short close magnolia coat in excellent condition. Slender long legs with neat paws that suggest he will be a big boy when fully mature, very pale lilac colouring just appearing on his legs, lovely length of whip tail well matched for lilac colour, lovely temperament and nicely presented.
LILAC POINT KITTEN FEMALE
2 1ST WITHHELD JONES SARAMESE ALWAYSONMYMIND 24c F 16/8/08 rather anxious young lady with large wide based ears of good set and wonderful deep blue oriental eyes, good strength of profile with a really strong chin but sadly her bite is quite markedly undershot at the moment which was my reason for withholding 1st place, nice soft lilac toned mask developing. Slender long body with lovely short magnolia coat that lies well and quite nicely grown for her age and gender. Long legs and dainty oval feet well matched pale lilac stockings and lovely long whippy tail nicely matched for colour, quite a stylish baby girl, such a pity about her bite.
TABBY POINT KITTEN MALE
1 HIRST’S TOHGAR BY DESIGN 32.3 M 12/10/08 quite a stylish looking young chocolate tabby point boy with nicely balanced head and large wide based ears with thumb prints, good profile firm chin and level bite with soft milk chocolate facial tabby markings, M eye ribbons and whisker spots, oriental eyes that are rather a pale almost chin blue. Slender neck and body lines with short close lying clear ivory coat in nice condition, slender legs with paler chocolate bracelets just starting to show and quite well ringed tail that he was fluffing which didn’t help although for my preference I would have liked at least another inch on its length.
2 JONES MOONTHIEF MYSTIC MERLYN 31.1 MN 9/8/08 gentle nature boy who is really big for 6months quite nice head with large flared ears showing clear thumb prints, rather pale blue eyes that are slightly full in shape with single ribbons, straight profile with scarab to brow and whisker spots, firm chin and level bite. Long solid body rather too well fed which does little for his overall elegance, short close coat that is fairly heavily shaded although there is still contrast. Slender legs of good length with well defined leg bracelets and neat paws, again I would have liked at least another inch on the length of his ringed tail, nicely presented but he needs to watch his figure.
TABBY POINT KITTEN FEMALE
1 & BOB MATTHEWS & PUGH’S LOLUJA MISS BEHAVED 32t1 F 32/10/08 delightful little girl full of bounce, excellent head with huge wide based ears well set showing thumb prints and tiny flashes of red, fabulous deep blue oriental eyes and lovely profile with firm little chin and clean level bite, she has M to brow and eye ribbons developing and with the start of some tortie in her mask making her facial markings slightly indistinct. Graceful neat little slender neck and body lines with a clear short close cream coat, long legs with dainty paws and leg bracelets and there appears to be breaks in colour on all paw pads, stringy long tail with rings and tiny flashes of red, lovely presentation and personality.
2 PALMER’S STYPERSON TOP DRAWER 32.1 F 1/7/08 lovely well grown young queen with good head and strong roman profile, good chin and level bite full seal brown facial tabby markings M eye ribbons and whisker spots and lovely deep blue oriental eyes, however, her huge ears with thumb prints are just too low set I almost wonder if they are too heavy for her to raise and now she is also inclined to bonnet them. Long slender neck and body lines with virtually clear cream coat that is short and close lying just a little light shading on her lower back, slender legs with neat oval paws with well defined bracelets and wonderful long whippy tail that is well ringed. Such a pity about her ear set she was gorgeous back in October at Yorkshire, I just hope they may adjust some as her head lengthens and she matures.
AV ORIENTAL JUNIOR ADULT
1 ARMITAGE’S CH CHAPELROSE OHMEOHMY 37a M
2 RICE’ SEIDO SULTRESS OF SWING 37 F
3 TARBOX CH TIJANMEEK MERCEDES 37a
AV ORIENTAL VISITORS ADULT
1 ARMITAGE’S CH CHAPELROSE OHMEOHMY 37a M
2 RICE’ SEIDO SULTRESS OF SWING 37 F
3 TARBOX CH TIJANMEEK MERCEDES 37a
AV ORIENTAL VISITORS KITTEN
1 OWEN’S POLLYBEE SILK EMPEROR 29c M
2 SHORT’S CHAPELROSE FROM ME TO YOU37m F 18/6/08 sweet little cinnamon tortie girl with medium wedge and large well set ears, olive green slightly straight set eyes and almost straight profile with quite good chin and level bite. Well mingle cinnamon and red tortie coat short and close but inclined to be slightly open, fairly good length of slender body and of reasonable overall size for her age. Long slender legs with neat little oval paws and long stringy tail, she is a delightful personality who craves attention.
AV ORIENTAL RADIUS NEUTER
1 MANSFIELD’S TOGHAR SERENGETI 37d MN 18/3/08 quite handsome young red boy with lovely even wedge and large well placed flared ears and nice top line. Oriental set olive green eyes and straight profile with quite nice depth of chin and level bite although he does have a tiny teething pinch to his muzzle at the moment. Slender neck and body lines but of good weight and size for his age with short close sound red coat in excellent condition, long legs with neat paws and lovely long whippy tail, good temperament and presentation.
AV ORIENTAL VISITORS NEUTER
1 LORD’S DRUIDSWAY BLACKPANTHER 37 MN
2 LOWELL’S PR JUSPRIRIVA WILLIAM BECKFORD 37k MN 21/4/07 great big mature cinnamon boy who is a great gentle giant. Moderate even wedge with large well placed ears and oriental set bright green eyes with straight profile good chin and even bite. Huge long body with sound cinnamon coat that is perhaps just a fraction long but in lovely condition and it lies quite nicely. Long strong legs as they need to be to support his frame, neat paws and good length of whip tail, I just think that he needs to watch his figure slightly now as he is starting to lose the overall elegance that should belong to the oriental breed.
3 LLOYD’S GR CH SEIDO SEASCAPE 37a FN 24/4/00 mature blue girl who is looking well for her almost 9years, moderate even wedge with large well placed ears and lovely bright green oriental eyes, she has a slight dip in her profile now which is to be expected with maturity but good chin and bite with an almost complete set of teeth. Quite nice length of body and lovely soft toned blue coat that is fractionally long but basically sound and in nice condition, long legs and neat paws with quite good length of whip tail to balance, lovely natured queen.
AV SIAMESE MALE
1 GIBBONS GR CH FOXTWIST AL FRESCO 24b M 14/1/99 mature chocolate point boy with broad masculine head and large wide based ears that are quite well set and oriental mid blue eyes that are slightly straight set, straight profile with good chin and level bite. Slightly dark chocolate mask but the colour has a degree of warmth. Huge solid muscular long body and a short close lying clear ivory coat that is absolutely clear of any shading. Powerful long legs and paws with well matched chocolate points colour and long tail that is slightly broad now. For an obviously working boy at 10years of age I feel he is in excellent condition
AV SIAMESE FEMALE
1 CH EPITOME SWEETDREAMS 32b8 F 28/10/06 lovely big mature girl of real substance, good head with large wide based ears well set and bright mid blue oriental eyes, nice profile with good chin and level bite and full caramel and apricot tortie mask and ears. Lovely long firm muscular body with soft textured coat that lies well, there is some slightly patch tonal shading along her back. Slender long legs and neat paws with slightly paler caramel tortie stockings and a wonderful long whippy tail well matched for colour.
2 FOSTER’S BOSSSKIP LOTTIE 24a F 27/1/08 quite a nice young queen with good head and large wide based ears well set and lovely deep blue oriental eyes, straight profile with firm chin and level bite and complete soft toned blue mask. Long body with some tonal shading and quite a short coat that lies well with a good degree of contrast. Slender long legs and neat paws with paler blue stockings well matched and lovely length of whippy tail.
3 BARLOW’S CH DRUIDSWAY SADEH 24a F 1/9/05 mature blue point queen with medium even wedge and large well placed wide at base ears and wonderful deep blue oriental eyes, straight profile with good chin and level bite and complete mask in quite a dark shade of blue. Long body with a short close lying coat that is quite heavily shaded although there is still sufficient contrast, slender long legs with neat paws and the same shade of darker blue stockings, well matched, I really would have liked another inch on her tail for balance.
X3 STOKES LITTLEFEAT ROSARITA 32a F 14/11/07 rather tense red point young lady with fair head and large wide based ears that she was holding quite high but the set was good when she relaxed, mid blue oriental eyes slightly full in shape and almost straight profile with good chin and level bite and basically complete bright red mask, Long slender body with short close lying off white coat with some tonal shading, long legs with neat paws and paler red colouring on her feet, good length of whippy tail. My first impressions of this queen were not wonderful and she did herself no favours being very tense but looking at her again as she became more relaxed in her pen.
AC SIAMESE SPAYED FEMALE
1 MEEK’S GR PR SHERMESE CHINA DOLL 24 FN 8/6/07 really stylish young queen with lovely even wedge and huge wide based ears that follow the lines of the head beautifully. Wonderful deep blue oriental eyes and straight profile with firm chin and level bite and full warm seal brown mask. Long slender body with some warm tonal shading to her short cream coat along her back, excellent lie and condition. Slender legs and neat oval feet and a wonderful long tail that seems to go on and on, all her points are well matched in the same shade of warm seal brown, good presentation and temperament.
2 GOURLEY & WARD’S UK GR CH SHERMESE PEPPERMINT 24 FN 17/4/03 another lovely girl mature queen with lovely head and large wide based ears that are well set. Deep blue oriental eyes and straight profile with firm chin and a full set of teeth, level bite and a full seal brown mask. Long body that is slightly rounded now and short close lying coat in nice condition although quite heavily shaded now but there is still adequate contrast. Slender legs with neat oval paws and well matched seal brown stockings, lovely length of whip like tail also well matched for colour, it was very close between these two girls.
3 DAVIES SATIVA BLUEYEDBELLE 24 FN 9/5/08 sweet little queen who is only just adult, medium length even wedge with large well placed wide based ears and lovely deep blue eyes although inclined to be rather full in shape. Almost straight profile with firm chin and level clean bite she just has a slight teething pinch to her muzzle and basically complete seal brown mask. Slender long body with almost clear short cream coat, there is just a little light shading along her spine. Long legs and neat oval paws with quite well matched seal brown stockings, I would have just liked another inch on her tail length for balance, lovely nature nicely presented.
AC SIAMESE/BALINESE/ORIENTAL A K or N BORN IN APRIL
1 GOURLEY & WARD’S UK GR CH SHERMESE PEPPERMINT 24 FN
2 LOWELL’S PR JUSPIRIA WILLIAM BECKFORD 37k MN
CLUB CLASS
AC SIAMESE NEUTER
1 HOCKEN’S PR EPITOME SUNDANCE 32a MN 28/10/06 lovely big handsome red point boy with long yet well proportioned head and huge wide based ears that follow the lines of the wedge. Lovely bright clear blue oriental eyes and straight profile, fractionally sharp in his muzzle but the bite is level and quite well defined bright red mask with a few freckles on his lips. Really neck and long slender yet svelte body with short close lying off white coat with some warm tonal shading to flanks. Long legs that match the length of his body with neat paws and slightly paler red stockings and a tail the goes on and on to balance out his length everywhere else, really laid back temperament with good presentation.
2 GODWIN’S CH & GR PR GENETTA BLUE HYACINTH 24a FN 18/7/03 mature blue point queen with quite well balanced head and large wide at base ears, bright clear mid blue oriental eyes and straight profile with good chin and level bite and soft toned blue mask that is complete. Long body of really good weight and substance and an almost clear short close lying coat, there is just a little powder blue shading along her spine which is lovely to see on a blue point of this age, slender legs with neat oval paws and good length of whip tail to balance, all points are well matched in the same shade of blue, lovely temperament and presentation.
My thanks to Mark and Lesley for again inviting me to this popular Show and for the hospitality shown to me. My thanks also to Richard Lord for his good company, enthusiasm and careful handling of the exhibits. I hope that we will have another day out together soon.
AV Oriental Premier Male
GPR to Lund's GR. PR. SMAUG TY (43ds) Red Silver Shaded 2yrs. A long and elegant cat with an elegant neck line, long legs and neat paws and an excellent long tail to balance. Longish wedge, large and beautifully placed ears, wide at the base, profile flattens marginally over his brow, good chin and slightly untidy mouth. Beautifully shaped and set oriental eyes of olive green colour. Bright red coat with clear silver undercoat well up the hair shaft to more than a half. The surface of the coat showing no tabby markings, indicating a probable ticked based shaded. Lovely gentle temperament and a very attractive cat. 2nd Reserve not awarded to Lowell's PR. JUSPRIRIA WILLIAM BECKFORD (37k) Cinnamon. 1yr 10 months. A very large and slightly overweight person, whose girth and fat tummy rather undermined his oriental appearance. A very laid back person who was a pleasure to handle. Long body, strong legs and feet and a good length tail to balance. Medium wedge, straight profile, deep chin and level bite. Good green eyes of pleasing set and shape. Good sized ears of acceptable set. Dark cinnamon coat showing some paler roots in places on his back and some places down his lower spine where the hairs were rather sparse and with considerable dandruff around the lower back and root of his tail. The coat also a fraction long on his back. Otherwise the coat was short and fine textured.
Oriental Cream or Apricot Adult
1st CC & BOB to Tarbox' GR. CH. TIJANMEEK MCLAREN (37fn) Apricot M. 18 months. A well grown and muscular young cat of overall oriental type and balance. Medium wedge, straight profile, firm chin and level bite. Good sized and well placed ears, oriental eyes of greenish colour, well set. Rich sandy coloured coat of good texture and soundness, a fraction long and dense - suggesting perhaps that he sits outside? The coat had minimal tabby markings. A very sweet natured boy who was a pleasure to judge.
Oriental Caramel Kitten Intermediate
This class was in the catalogue with my name as the judge, but in fact was missing from my judge's book. However, I had this kitten in a miscellaneous class (Coventry & Leicester Club Breeds Kitten).
Oriental Bi-Colour Neuter Intermediate
1st IC N/A to Southall's SENSAY SQADRON LEADER (48 40) MN. 1 yr 8 months. A large and long boy of substance and elegance. Medium wedge, straight profile, chin a little shallow but bite meets. Pale blue well shaped and set eyes with his haws a little up, large ears which unfortunately he holds tipped forward spoiling the lines of the wedge. .Seal colour on his upper face with white around the muzzle, which had a significant pinch. White also around the base of his ears and one small patch of white on his otherwise seal back and the white hairs bleeding into the seal colour. White under his chin, chest and all down his tummy unbroken by seal colouring. White also on all four legs and on his haunches. Overall he had the correct amount of white to well over a third of the body.
AV Oriental Not Bred by Exhibitor Male
1st Shawley & Hudson's SHADOWSQUAD LUCIFER LEGACY (37) Black M. 11 months 1 week. A well grown young man of lovely laid back temperament. Medium wedge, large and well placed ears, good deep green eyes of pleasing set and shape, profile not quiet straight, good chin and level bite. Coat of good length and texture but rather 'rusty' at the roots and on his front legs and paws. His tail, of good length, had a very tiny pip at the tip, which was impossible to see, but just discernable when felt carefully.
AV Oriental Not Bred by Exhibitor Female
1st Rice's SEIDO SULTRESS OF SWING (37) Black. 10 months 2 weeks. A long and adolescent looking young lady whose body needs to develop a little more substance and muscle tone. Long and elegant limbs, her tail needs another inch or two to balance her long body, neat paws. Medium wedge, profile nearly straight, lovely large flaring, well placed ears open at the base. Excellent top of head. Chin could be a little deeper and bite does not quite meet at this stage of head development. Lovely green eyes of excellent shape and set. Coat dense black, short and fine textured. A little poppet to handle.
AV Oriental Neuter
1st Mansfield's TOGHAR SERENGETI (37d) Red MN. 11 months 1 week. A long and elegant young man with a lovely temperament. Long bodied, elegant limbs and feet. Medium wedge, profile not quite straight, large and well placed flaring ears, open at the base. Good chin and bite. Eyes of excellent set and shape of olive green colour. Bright red coat, a fraction long but sound and of good texture. 2nd Lowell's PR. JUSPIRIA WILLIAM BECKFORD (37k) Cinnamon MN. 3rd Lord's DRUIDSWAY BLACKPANTHER (37) MN. 9 months 3 weeks. A young adolescent who needs to develop more substance and muscle tone, especially on his back. Very long in the body and with long legs and a very long tail. Medium wedge at present lacking some muzzle strength for good balance. Large, well placed ears, his chin falls back a little but the bite is level. Green eyes of good set and shape, but today with a pronounced squint, especially in the left eye. 4th Southall's SENSAY SQUADRON LEADER (48 40).
AV Oriental Senior
1st Lund's GR. PR. SMAUG TY (43ds). MN. 2nd Lord's GR. PR. TENAJ PINK PANTHER (29c) Lilac MN. 3 years 5 months. A Medium sized boy of good overall oriental type and balance, with a well muscled boy, good length tail. Medium wedge, profile virtually straight, good chin and slightly untidy mouth. Pale green eyes of good set and shape. Ears of good size, which he tended to hold a little upright, but better when relaxed in his pen. Dark lilac coat of good length and texture and sound to the roots.
AC Siamese/Balinese/Oriental Cat/Kitten or Neuter born in October
1st Hocken's PR. EPITOME SUNDANCE (32a) Red Pointed Siamese MN. 2 years 4 months. A large and superbly elegant boy with great presence. Long bodied and with strong tall legs and neat feet. Lovely balanced wedge, straight profile, good chin and bite. Excellent placed flaring ears, open at the base following the lines of the head. Lovely oriental eyes of excellent shape, set and deep blue colour. Bright red points colour and a pale cream body. The coat of excellent length and texture. A very dear boy.
Oriental Cat Association Club Breeds Kitten
1st Short's CHAPELROSE FROM ME TO YOU (37m) Cinnamon Tortie. 8 months 1 week. A well grown pretty little lady of good oriental type. Excellent warm cinnamon colour wit lovely reds mingled through the coat, which showed considerable barring on her sides and haunches. However, she is clearly a self not an agouti cat. The coat of fine short texture and sound in the cinnamon areas. Shortish wedge, straight profile, good chin and bite. Pleasing oriental eyes of greenish colour. Good sized ears, well placed with good top of head. A very sweet little person.
AV Foreign/Oriental Cat
1st Bernard's MIMAPERKS SOLITAIRE (74e) Tonkinese Tortie. A dear little lady of Burmese type with a short wedge, good stop to profile, good chin and bite. Good sized and well placed ears. Large bluey-green eyes of good set and shape. Coat with lovely bright and paler reds throughout and the coat short and fine textured.
Carol Ward
01.03.09
My thanks to Mark, Isabel and Lesley for their kind invitation to judge at their show and to Liz Prescott, my stalwart steward who steered me through a very busy day. We saw some beautiful cats and I thank the exhibitors for entrusting them to me. Especial thanks to Jill and Mick Coomer for their wonderful hospitality. I give them five stars.
AC BURMESE IMPERIAL GRAND PREMIER MALE: 2 in class. Unfortunately I had to withhold the Imperial Certificate as neither of these boys were looking their best on the day.
1 Riddle’s Gr Pr Oakford Olympicflame (27d). A shy boy with well rounded dome between ears that are of good shape and set. Good eye shape and set. They are lustrous and of pale green chartreuse in hue. The wedge has good width. In profile he has a flattish brow, a distinct nose break and a long nose. Shallow chin and level bite. The body is firm and the coat is rather long, soft in texture. It was a bit open today. Tail is a fraction short for balance and he has sturdy limbs and spoon shaped paws. His coat is of a very rich tangerine hue with distinct dark red tabby markings on the face and there are a few smudges on the body
2 Plaw’s Gr Pr Rainsong Xabi Alonso (27). A friendly boy with well rounded dome between ears that are of good shape and set. Good eye shape and set. They are lustrous and green chartreuse in hue. The wedge has good width. In profile he has a flattish brow, a good nose break and straight nose. Shallow chin which recedes and level bite. The body is firm and the coat is satin-likeand dark seal brown in hue. It was also a bit open today. Tail is a fraction short for balance and he has sturdy limbs and spoon shaped paws.
OCICAT KITTEN MALE:
1 Leggate’s Yesso Barnaton M. DOB is given in catalogue as 09/10/08 but listed in my book as 20wks. So, judging by the size of the kitten I am assuming that there is a misprint – possibly of the year. A sweet boy with a lovely nature and the characteristic “wild” appearance. The head is wedge-shaped, slightly longer than wide and there is a slight curve from muzzle to cheek and a gentle rise from the bridge of the nose to the top of the head. Slight dip in the nose when viewed in profile. The muzzle could be a bit wider and there is some whisker pinch – possibly due to his age. The eyes are almond shaped but incline towards the ‘oriental’ shape as they lack some fullness on the lower rims. They are correctly spaced apart and the outer corners incline upward and outward to the lower outer edge of the ears. Green in hue. The ears are held at a 45 degree angle on the head, rounded at the tips which have tiny tufts and are correctly spaced. Chin is of moderate depth and bite is level and there are some necklaces on the chest. He has a firm, muscular body which is long and a very long tail, broad at the base, which is inclined to be whippy. The coat is short and satiny in texture. There is a clear ‘M’ marking on the forehead which extends over the top of the head into lines over the neck and shoulders which does not break into clear spots down his back. Dark marks run from the outer aspect of the eye. There are clearly defined ‘bull’s eyes’ on both sides of the abdomen and the spots on his body are also both clear and well-defined. They are also well-distributed. There are rings on the tail which has a dark chocolate hued tip. The thumb shaped spots and rings are of a warm chocolate hue on a pale copper agouti ground. There is a good smattering of spots on the abdomen and the legs are marked with broken bracelets.
OCICAT KITTEN OPEN FEMALE:
1 & BOB Parry’s Pardalis Genesis FN DOB 02/06/08. A well-grown girl giving the overall impression of being well-spoted and with a ‘good’ wild expression. Head has a modified wedge, just about longer than wide. There is a slight curve from muzzle to cheek and a gentle rise from the bridge of the nose up to the forehead. In profile there is a slight nose dip and the nose rolls off a little. Muzzle could be broader for perfection. Chin is not very strong. Bite is level. There is some whisker pinch. Ears are alert, moderately large at the base and set at a 45 degree angle on the head. There is not quite an ear’s width between them. The tips are gently rounded without tufts. Eyes are large, pale green in hue and need a little more fullness on the lower rims. They are angled upwards and outwards towards the lower outer edge of the ears and are a good width apart. Solid body – inclined to be a little plump – chest deep and broad. Sturdy limbs and paws. Tail is broad at the base and a little short for balance. Coat is short, satiny in texture, close lying and well spotted with dark chocolate hued spots on a pale copper coloured agouti ground. Eyes are rimmed in dark chocolate which is surrounded by a lighter colour and there are dark marks running from the outer aspect of the eye. The “M” marking on the forehead is distinct and extends in lines over the head and shoulders where they break into small spots along until the mid-spine where they become solid down to the tail. The coat is spotted with dark brown chocolate hue spots on an agouti ground. Nose leather is not very pink. There is a well-defined ‘bull’s eye’ pattern on both sides of the abdomene and the tummy has well defined spots. Legs are sturdy, spotted and ringed and the tail tip is of dark chocolate hue.
BLUE BURMESE ADULT:
BOB Bridges’ Gr Ch Sanlis Diamond Geezer (27a). A good looking boy with well rounded dome between ears that are of good shape but a fraction small. Good eye shape and set. They are lustrous and of pale green hue. The wedge is short and has good width. In profile he has a rounded brow, a good nose break and a nose of good length. Chin of medium depth and and level bite. The body is firm and the coat is rather short and soft in texture, gleaming with health. Tail just balances and he has sturdy limbs and spoon shaped paws. His coat is of dark pewter blue with sparkling silver on face, tips of ears and paws.
BROWN TORTIE BURMESE ADULT:
CC Chase’s Starrychats Total Eclipse (27e). A very good natured, dainty girl with rounded dome between ears that are of good shape and set. Good eye shape and set. They are large, lustrous and of pale green hue. The wedge has good width. In profile she has a rounded brow, a distinct nose break and a straight nose. Her chin is shallow chin and level bite. The body is firm and the coat is close lying and satin-like in texture. Tail is of good length for balance and she has dainty limbs and oval shaped paws. Her coat is a lovely mixture of rich brown, red and cream.
Shown in beautiful condition.
BOB Hutchinson’s Gr Ch Irrep Amondi (27e). A lovely girl with a very typical Burmese expression. Rounded dome between ears of good shape that are well spaced and set. Eyes are large and lustrous, of good shape and set. Pale chartreuse green in hue. Short wedge with good width at jaw. In profile she has a rounded brow with a good nose break, straight short nose and chin of medium depth. Level bite. The body is firm with a broad chest and the tail is of correct length for balance. Limbs and oval shaped paws are in proportion. Coat is of medium length, satin like in a mixture of rich brown, red and cream. Shown in excellent condition.
AOC TORTIE BURMESE ADULT:
CC Williams’ Molymeux Ineuxendo (27g). A very pretty girl with an affectionate nature and a lovely Burmese expression. She has a well rounded dome between ears that are of good shape and set. Good eye shape and set. They are large and lustrous and of pale chartreuse yellow hue. She has a good short wedge with width. In profile she has a rounded brow, a distinct nose break and a short, straight nose. Chin of good depth and level bite. The body is firm and the coat is rather close lying and satin-like in texture.. Tail is of correct length for balance and she has dainty limbs and neat oval shaped paws. Coat is a gorgeous mixture of deep blue and cream. Shown in beautiful condition.
2 Stephens’ Millgill Yackety Yak (27g). Another pretty girl with a lovely temperament. Her dome is well rounded between ears that are of good shape and set. Good eye shape and set. They are large and lustrous and of pale chartreuse yellow hue. She has a good short wedge but the muzzle was inclined to be a bit pinched. In profile she has a rounded brow, a good nose break and a short, straight nose. Chin of medium depth and level bite. The body is firm and the coat was rather woolly today. Maybe she was a bit cold. Tail is of correct length for balance and she has dainty limbs and neat oval shaped paws. Coat is a lovely mixture of deep blue and cream.
3 Giles’ Raweke Something Blue (27g)
BOB Stephens’ Gr Ch Millgill Theatrics (27j). A lovely girl of excellent type who was very happy today. Well rounded dome between nicely spaced and set ears. Rounded brow, good nose break and firm, level chin. Large, lustrous eyes, pale chartreuse green in hue. Short, blunt wedge. Body needs a bit more substance that has a super close lying, glossy coat of attractive hues. Tail just balances. Dainty limbs and neat oval paws. Excellent presentation.
AV SENIOR FEMALE:
1 Bernard’s Ch Copernicus Cherryblossom (74e). Brown Tortie Tonkinese. A stunning girl of medium size. Gently rounded dome with good width between ears that are of medium size, slightly taller than wide, held forward and with rounded tips. Eyes are large and expressive, inclined to be almond shaped and well set apart. Greenish blue in hue. There is a moderate wedge with slightly rounded muzzle and some whisker pinch. Body is long and firm with slightly rounded chest and straight back, the rear being slightly longer than the front. Slender legs with the rear limbs being slightly longer than the front. Tail tapers and is of medium length. Coat is short, close lying and satin-like in texture and is a mixture of warm brown with some red hues mingled in. Darker brown on the points. Shown in excellent condition.
2 Bradley’s Gr Ch Kamehahd Milady Morticia (72 43s). Asian Black Silver Burmilla. A lovely girl with gently rounded dome between ears that are of good shape and set and with a slight forward tilt. Good eye shape and set with lower lids being quite full and rounded. They are large and lustrous and of pale chartreuse yellow hue. She has a good short wedge with width. In profile she has a rounded brow, a distinct nose break and a short, straight nose. Chin of good depth and level bite. The body is of medium length with a straight back and the coat is rather close lying and satin-like in texture.. Tail is of correct length for balance and tapers to a fine tip and she has dainty limbs and neat oval shaped paws. Shown in beautiful condition.
3 Shorten’s Thickthorn Calypso (73 41b). Classic Tabby Ocicat. A mature girl of medium size and reasonably muscular. She has quite a good ‘wild’ appearance, typical of the breed. Head is of modified wedge shape and has a slight curve from muzzle to cheek and a gentle rise from the bridge of the nose to the brow. In profile there is a slight dip in the nose. The muzzle is broad and slightly square. Chin is of medium depth, there is a little whisker pinch and her bite is level. The ears are moderately large and set at about a 45 degree angle on the head. Wide at the base the tips are softly rounded and have tiny tufts at the peaks. They are held slightly forward but are the correct width apart. Eyes are quite large, almond shaped and have slightly rounded lower rims and are green in hue. They are the correct distance of an eye’s width apart. The body is long and could be a bit more athletic, the back being slightly higher than the front. Legs and feet are in proportion to her size. The tail is broad at the base and of correct length for balance. The coat is short, close lying and sleek with a lustrous sheen. The markings are clearly defined and chocolate in hue on a pale copper agouti. There is a stripe running from the outer aspect of the eye and there is an ‘M’ shaped mark on the fore head which extends over the top of the head to the shoulders where they join with the shoulder markings to form the shape of a butterfly. The two wings are clearly defined and the central “body of the butterfly” is of pale copper hue. There is a central solid line running down the spine from the ‘butterfly’ to the base of the tail with broken stripes running parallel to it. There are ‘oyster’ shaped circles on each side of the abdomen which are surrounded by unbroken rings. There are a couple of necklaces and the legs are barred. Tail has numerous rings and a dark chocolate hued tip.
AV NOT BRED BY EXHIBITOR FEMALE:
1 Bradley’s Gr Ch Kamehahd Milady Morticia (72 43s).
2 Lamb’s Natango’s Ghaniyah of Geniemall (78 30). Egyptian Mau. An elegant boy with a very ‘worried’ look on his face, characteristic of the breed. Head has a slightly rounded wedge and is of medium length. In profile there is a gentle rise from the bridge of the nose to the forehead which continues over the head down to the neck. Muzzle is gently rounded and he has a firm chin with level bite. Ears are moderately large, broad at the base and gently pointed at the tips. Well set back on the head, they are slightly cupped forward. Eyes are large and almond shaped, gooseberry green in hue and the lower lid slants slightly upward. Body is long and graceful and quite muscular. Limbs and paws are in proportion to his size and the rear limbs are a little higher than the front. Coat is close lying and has a satin-like sheen and is randomly spotted in irregular shapes and size They combine into a strip on the lower part of the back. There is a broken necklace. There is a characteristic ‘M’ marking together with frown lines on the face are of dark, coppery brown with pale rootswhich extends over the head and break into spots along the spine. There are dark lines on the face and the tail is ringed and has a black tip. The legs are barred and spotted. The feet are roundish in shape and proportion to his size.
3 Shorten’s Thickthorn Calypso 73 41b 03/01/07
AV NOVICE KITTEN:
1 Hunt’s Genieman Suki (78 30). Egyptian Mau. An elegant little lad with a very ‘worried’ look on his face, characteristic of the breed. His head has a slightly rounded wedge shape and is of medium length. In profile there is a gentle rise from the bridge of the nose to the forehead which continues over the head down to the back of the neck. The muzzle is gently rounded and he has a firm chin with level bite. Ears are moderately large, gently pointed at the tips and broad at the base. They are set well back on the head, and are slightly cupped forward. Eyes are large and almond shaped, turning gooseberry green in hue and the lower lid slants slightly upward. Body is long and graceful and quite muscular. Limbs and paws are in proportion to his size and the rear limbs are a little higher than the front. Coat is close lying and still a bit kittenish and is randomly spotted in irregular shapes and sizes. They combine into a strip on the lower part of the back. There are broken necklaces. There is an ‘M’ mark and frown lines on his face which extends over the head and break into spots along the spine. There are dark lines on the face and the tail is ringed and barred and has a black tip. The legs are barred and spotted. Feet are in proportion to his size.
2 Tam’s Poolside Tantalising Tortie F (33a 28). A dear little girl of good weight for her age but lacking somewhat the overall Devon expression. She possibly needs to mature a little. The head shape is that of a short, broad wedge with cheekbones that need to be a bit higher and she has a bit of a pinched the muzzle but a defined whisker break. The ears are large and set just a little too close. They also need to be larger at the base. They taper to round tips which have tiny tufts. She also has ear muffs but there is little fur on her ears. Almond shaped, green eyes, could be larger are of correct set and slant slightly upwards at the outer edges towards the base of the ears. Whiskers and eyebrows are short and crinkly. In profile the nose stop is not very well defined and has a bump on it. Her brow that curves back to a flat skull. Chin of shallow depth and level bite. She has a slender neck and a body, broad chest and straight back. The rear limbs are slightly higher than the front limbs. The tail tapers from base to tip and is covered in fur. It is of correct length for balance and has a tuft at the tip. Coat is soft in with some rippling and waving on the head and body. The abdomen is also covered in fur. The limbs and paws are in proportion to her size.
3 Ward’s Huggibear Ebony Chieftain (72)
AC ARISTOCRATIC CAT:
1 Bartlett’s Raweke Minima (27c). A bright, alert girl with a good Burmese expression. Rounded dome between ears that are well spaced and set. Rounded dome, good nose break, short nose Chin of medium depth. Level bite. Short blunt wedge. Eyes are nicely spaced and set, pale greenish chartreuse in hue. Firm body with close lying coat, soft in texture. Tail is just about the correct length for balance. Dainty limbs and neat oval paws.
AC JUNIOR:
1 Beswick’s Pr Mainman Leonardo (27). A lovely boy with a good Burmese expression. Rounded dome between well spaced and set ears. Rounded brow, reasonable nose break, shallow receding chin. Large pale chartreuse green eyes that are well shaped and set. Short blunt wedge. Firm body with dark seal brown glossy coat that is a little long. Tail of good length for balance. Sturdy limbs and paws. Superb temperament.
2 Wrigglesworth’s Molynmeux Treuxbleux (27a). A big heavy boy with a good Burmese expression. Rounded dome between ears of good shape that are well spaced and set. Eyes are large and lustrous, of good shape and set. Pale green in hue. Short wedge with good width at jaw. In profile he has a rounded brow with a reasonably good nose break, quite long nose and chin of medium depth. Level bite. The body is firm with a broad chest and the tail is of correct length for balance and has a slight bony excrescence. Limbs and oval shaped paws are in proportion. Coat is of medium length, of excellent texture and it is of a lovely pewter blue in hue with gleaming silvering. He was a little upset and not showing himself well.
AC OCICAT NEUTER:
1 Parry’s Nwela Freckles MN dob: 21/05/08 (9mth 1 wk). A firm, muscular boy of good size for his age who gives an overall impression of being well spotted and quite ‘wild’ in appearance. Head has modified wedge, longer than wide and there is a slight curve from muzzle to cheel and a gentle rise from the bridge of the nose to brow. Nose is long and rolls of a little. Muuzzle is broad, square and longer in length than width. Nose has only the slightest dip when seen in profile. Chin is shallow and bite is level. The ears are bright and alert, and sit at a 45 degree angle to the head. They are well spaced apart. The eyes are large and almond shaped with the outer apects slanting upwards to the lower base of the ears with dark marks running from the outer aspect of the eyes. Solid long body. Tail is broad at the base and tapers to a tip. It is of correct length for balance. Legs and paws are in proportion to size. The ‘M’ marking on his forehead extends in lines over the head and shoulders where they break into spots which, at first glance appear as lines but, on closer examination they can be seen as spots. There are good ‘bull’s eyes’ patterns on the sides of the abdoment. Overall the cat is well spotted inluding the tummy. The tail is ringed with a dark tip. Legs have rings and broken bracelets. There is some tarnishing on the coat.
DEVON REX NEUTER:
1 Edmond’s Charnfield Charmian (33a 18) FN 13/09/04 (4yrs 5 mths). A lovely girl of very good type and with a good ‘pixie-lile’ expression that gives her a wicked look. Head has a short, broad wedge with high cheekbones strong muzzle together with a slight whisker pinch. The ears are large and set low and of correcr width apart. They taper to round tips which have tiny tufts. She also has ear muffs and the ears are covered in fur. Large, lustrous, almond shaped, green eyes, correctly set and which slant slightly upwards at the outer edges towards the base of the ears. Whiskers and eyebrows are short and crinkly. In profile the nose stop is well defined and the brow that curves back to a flat skull. Chin of medium depth and level bite. She has a slender neck and a body, broad chest and straight back. The rear limbs are slightly higher than the front limbs. The tail tapers from base to tip and is covered in fur. It is of correct length for balance and has a tuft at the tip. Coat is soft with some rippling and waving on the head and body. The abdomen is also covered in fine fur. The limbs and paws are in proportion to her size.
2 Bailey’s Magical Buttercup (33a 18) FN 27/02/08 (12 mths). A personable girl with a typical ‘pixie’ expression. Short, broad wedge shape of her head has high cheekbones and broad muzzle. There is a well-defined whisker break. The ears are large, set low and correctly spaced an ear’s width apart. They taper to round tips which have tiny tufts. There little fur on her ears. Large almond shaped, pale yellow eyes, are of correct set and slant slightly upwards at the outer edges towards the base of the ears. Whiskers and eyebrows are short and crinkly. In profile the nose stop is well defined and she has a brow that curves back to a flat skull. Chin of medium depth and level bite. She has a slender neck and a body, broad chest and straight back. The rear limbs are slightly higher than the front limbs. The tail tapers from base to tip and is covered in fur. It is of correct length for balance and has a tuft at the tip. Coat is soft in texture and well curled on the neck, body and limbs. The abdomen has a suede-like surface. The limbs and paws are in proportion to her size.
3 Bramley’s Lydford White Lily (33a 14c) FN 07/07/07 (1yr 7 mths). A good tempered girl and friendly girl with a typical ‘pixie’ expression. Her head has a short, broad wedge with high cheekbones and strong muzzle. The whisker break is not very well defined. The ears are quite large but could be bigger, but set at not quite the correct angle on her head, are low and spaced an ear’s width apart. They taper to round tips which have tiny tufts. There are ear muffs but there little fur on her ears. Large almond shaped, pale green eyes, are a bit deep set and slant slightly upwards at the outer edges towards the base of the ears. Whiskers and eyebrows are short and crinkly. In profile the nose stop is not too well defined. Her brow that curves back to a flat skull. Chin of shallow depth and level bite. She has a slender neck and a body, broad chest and straight back. The rear limbs are slightly higher than the front limbs. The tail tapers from base to tip and is covered in fur and has some guard hairs. It is of correct length for balance and has a tuft at the tip. Coat is loosely waved and curled on the sides of the neck and on the body. The abdomen is covered in fine fur. The limbs and paws are quite long in proportion to her size.
DEVON REX ADULT:
1 Warrener’s Rexiru Devonwears Prada F (33a 36) dob: 20/11/06 (2yrs 3 mths). A good tempered girl size with the typical ‘pixie’ expression. She has a short, broad wedge shaped head with high cheekbones. The muzzle is a little narrow and there is a defined whisker break. The ears are large and set an ear’s width apart. They taper to round tips which have tiny tufts. She also has ear muffs. Large almond shaped, pale green eyes, are of correct set and slant slightly upwards at the outer edges towards the base of the ears. Whiskers and eyebrows are short and crinkly. In profile there is an acceptable nose stop and the a brow that curves back to a flat skull. Chin of medium depth and level bite. She has a slender neck and a body that could do with more muscle, broad chest and straight back. The rear limbs are slightly higher than the front limbs. The tail tapers from base to tip and is covered in fur. It is of correct length for balance. Coat is sparse with not much rippling nor waving. There is a peach-like down on the underside of the abdomen. The limbs and paws are in proportion to her size.
2 Foster’s Jonscott Study Inblack (33a 36) M dob: 25/09/07 (17mths). A muscular boy of good size for his age, but he lacks the typical ‘pixie’ expression. His head has a short, broad wedge with high cheek bones, a reasonable muzzle and a defined whisker break. The ears are not very large and set low and are spaced an ear’s width apart. They taper to round tips which have tiny tufts. Large almond shaped, pale green eyes, are of correct set and slant slightly upwards at the outer edges towards the base of the ears. Whiskers and eyebrows are short, coarse and crinkly. In profile there is a shallow nose stop and the a brow that curves back to a flat skull. Chin of shallow depth and level bite. He has a slender neck, muscular body, broad chest and straight back. The rear limbs are slightly higher than the front limbs. The long tail tapers from base to tip and is sparsely covered in fur. It is a shade long for balance for balance. Coat is very sparse on the back with not much rippling or waves. There is suede-like down on the underside of the abdomen. The limbs and paws are in proportion to his size.
3 Edmond’s Charnfield Catechu (33a 27bx) M dob: 13/08/07 ((18mths 2 wks). A strong and muscular boy of good size for his age, but lacking good type and the typical ‘pixie’ expression. He has a short, broad wedge shaped head with high cheek bones, a barely reasonably strong muzzle and a not very well defined whisker break. The ears are large and set low and are spaced an ear’s width apart. They taper to round tips which have tiny tufts. Large almond shaped, pale blue eyes, are of correct set and slant slightly upwards at the outer edges towards the base of the ears. Whiskers and eyebrows are short, coarse and crinkly. In profile there is a shallow nose stop and the a brow that curves back to a flat skull. Chin of shallow depth which recedes and level bite. He has a slender neck, muscular body, broad chest and straight back. The rear limbs are slightly higher than the front limbs. The tail tapers from base to tip and is covered in fur. It is a shade short for balance. Coat is short and soft but very sparse on the neck and back and very unevenly waved. There is suede-like down on the underside of the abdomen. The limbs and paws are in proportion to his size.
My thanks to Mark & his team for a most enjoyable day & to Ross Davis my steward for the day.
AV BRITISH CHAMPION MALE:
1 GCC EDNEY’S CH ROCADANNE MR BEAN (30d) 15/10/07 Male. Good size lad for age with pleasing round head & neat well placed with good width between, round copper eyes, full cheeks & level bite. Well developed solid body with good width of chest & short strong legs. Coat short & dense, rich red with good contrast & clear pattern. Thick tail of correct length. Good temperament.
2 RGCC WADE’S CH RODWAYE BARBAROSSA (40/7) 03/07/04 Male. Another good size boy with round head of good size, neat ears, he was puffing his whisker pads slightly which spoiled the roundness of his head, round pale blue eyes, level bite. Good solid body well developed & short strong legs. Coat short & dense with no shading, good mask & points. Thick tail. Good temperament.
AV BRITISH CHAMPION FEMALE:
1 GCC MARTIN’S CH ADSETSH BLUE SAFFIRE (16) 09/09/04 Female. Very nice girl with round head & neat well set ears, round gold eyes, full cheeks & level bite. Good size solid body with short strong legs. Coat short & dense, sound medium blue. Good tail. Easy to handle girl.
2 RGCC BROWN’S CH CHARMODEN SIMPLYGRACE (16) 06/05/04 Female. Round head & neat well set ears, round deep gold eyes, full cheeks & level bite. Good size well developed body with short strong legs. Coat short & dense, sound medium blue. Good tail. Happy girl.
BSH BLACK TORTIE & WHITE NEUTER:
BOB MARTIN’S GR CH & GR PR WELLMAR KALEIOSCOPE (22) 29/09/96 Female. Have judged the old girl several times this year already, she is looking good for her age & I think I have said all I can say about her.
BSH AV SELF MALE:
1 LEE’S SODACHICATS STORMIN NORMAN (16) 1/04/07 Male. Young lad with good round head & neat ears, round gold eyes, full cheeks & level bite. Good size body developing well, short strong legs. Coat short dense & sound. Good tail. Happy lad.
2 NEALE’S POSITIVELY ZAMBEZI (15) 21/05/08 Male. Young lad still maturing but looking good, round head & neat ears, round gold eyes, full cheeks & level bite. Body developing well, short strong legs. Coat short dense & sound, shining black. Good tail. Happy lad.
3 MELIA & COLBOURNE’S KISWAHILL THEDUKEOFOAKHAM (16) 10/09/07 Male.
BSH AV SELF FEMALE:
1 CHANCE’S CHESLO FRITTON SADIE (15) 28/05/08 Female. Young girl just adult & developing well, good round head with neat well set ears, round gold eyes, full cheeks & level bite. Solid body with short strong legs. Coat short & dense, sound & shining black. Good tail. Happy girl.
2 BROWN’S CH CHARMODEN SIMPLYGRACE (16) 06/05/04 Female.
3 BROWN’S LYNBRO LAYLA (16) 21/03/08 Female.
BSH AV NON SELF:
1 CHANCE’S GR CH LYNBRO MISTER MAGNUM (31a) 31/03/07 Male. Have judged this lad twice this year already & not much more I can say about his except he is a very nice lad.
2 WADE’S CH RODWAYE BARBAROSSA (40/7) 03/07/04 Male.
3 LEE’S CH SODACHICATS MICHELMCMURPHY (30d) 01/08/06 Male.
BSH AV RADIUS KITTEN:
1 PARRISH’S PARDILLEO BEAU JANGLES (31a) 10/09/08 Male. Very nice young lad with round head & neat ears, round gold eyes, full cheeks & level bite. Good size body with short legs. Coat short & dense 2/3 medium blue 1/3 sparkling white. Good tail. Happy lad.
2 EDNEY’S DOCADANNE CHAELIE (16) 01/09/08 Male. Young lad with round head & neat ears, round gold eyes, full cheeks & level bite. Good body with short legs. Coat short & dense medium blue. Good tail. Happy lad.
3 KELLY’S PAEDILLEO PRINCEOTHEBES (16) 19/08/08 Male.
BSH AV VISITORS KITTEN:
1 HARRIS’S ADATESH IRIS (16) 30/05/08 Female. Round head & neat ears, round gold eyes, full cheeks & level bite. Solid body developing well, short legs. Coat short & dense, medium blue. Good tail. Happy girl.
2 BINNS PITTICOTE THEGODFATHER (16) 09/06/08 Male. Round head & neat ears, round gold eyes, full cheeks & level bite. Body developing well with short leg. Coat short & dense, almost sound. Correct tail length. Good temperament.
3 KNAPP’S KERNMERE CONTANCE SPRY (28) 30/07/08 Female.
BSH AV NEUTER:
1 ANDERSON-CARTER PR ROCADANNE BLACKJACK (15) 04/10/07 Male. Good round head & neat well set ears, round gold eyes, full cheeks & level bite. Good size solid body for age developing well, short strong legs. Coat short & dense, sound & shining black. Good thick tail. Happy lad.
2 EDNEY’S CH WELLMAR BOYGEORGE (16) 17/06/06 Male. Another very nice boy with round head & neat ears, round deep gold eyes, full cheeks & level bite. Solid body with short strong legs. Coat short dense sound medium blue. Good tail. Easy to handle lad.
3 CHANDLER’S GR PR KOLINGA BLUEBELLA (28) 04/06/07 Female.
BSH AV NOVICE MALE:
1 MELIA & COLBOURNE’S KISWAHILL THEDUKEOFOAKHAM (16) 10/09/07 Male. Good round head & neat ears, round gold eyes, full cheeks & level bite. Large solid lad with short strong legs. Coat medium blue, short & dense. Good tail. Happy lad.
2 WEST-MULLEN’S WESTMUKATZ CUSTARDCREAM (17) 03/05/07 Male. Good round head & neat ears, round copper eyes, full cheeks & level bite. Good solid body with short strong legs. Coat short & dense, sound medium cream. Good tail. Happy lad.
3 SMITH’S DIXYLAN SONELIUS (40/3) 09/04/08 Male.
BSH AV JUNIOR FEMALE:
1 CHANCE’S CHESLO FRITTON SADIE (15) 28/05/08 Female.
2 JAY’S JANSTAN JUSTLUVSTOBOOGIE (40/9) 24/04/08 Female. Good round head & neat ears, round pale blue eyes, full cheeks & level bite. Good solid body with short legs. Coat short & dense minimal shading, good mask & points. Good tail. Happy girl.
3 WILLIAMS CROWVALLEY SILVER PANTHEA (18) 02/05/08 Female.
My thanks go to Mark and his team for their kind invitation to judge and their hospitality at this popular well run show. I had a fabulous entry and was very well looked after by my steward Sheryl Edwards who was efficient, handled the cats with care and kept me laughing all day! Thanks Sheryl – hope we can do it again soon
Asian Self or Tortie Kitten Male 1 entered
1 Wards HUGGIBEAR EBONY CHIEFTAN (72) M 19/09/08
I see I judged this baby Bombay boy recently and he is maturing nicely. He has a firm weighty body for his age with a rounded chest and straight back, medium thick tail tapers to a rounded tip and balances. He has a gently rounded top of head but needs more width between his medium sized ears that have rounded tips and a broad base, and are set with a slight forward tilt . He has a short broad wedge that narrows to a blunt muzzle with a level bite. In profile he has a rounded brow and distinct break to his short straight nose. His eyes are of a rich yellow but are slightly round in shape. His coat is on the long side but lays well and a glossy patent black in lovely condition. He has a sprinkling of white hairs over his shoulders and a patch in his groin that lacks black pigment and appears a mid grey colour. A sweet kitten with a lovely temperament.
Asian Self or Tortie Kitten Female 2 entered
1 BOB BRADLEYS NEMOREZ SCARLETOHARA (72g) 06/11/08 F
At first glance I didn’t think this dinky blue tortie baby was my winner as she has a very fluffy coat but on handling her and when she relaxed I could see her type was lovely. She is just 16 weeks old and if I wanted to be ultra critical I could say that she needs a little more substance but has a nicely rounded chest and straight back, elegant limbs and neat oval paws. Her tail is a little thin at present but tapers to a paintbrush tip and balances her body. She has gentle rounding to her top of head with well spaced correctly shaped ears that have a broad base and rounded tips and are set with a slight forward tilt their outer line following the outline of her wedge. In profile she has reasonable depth to her head with a distinct break and to her straight nose. Firm level chin, level bite. She has a short broad wedge narrowing to a blunt muzzle. Large lustrous yellow eyes that have good set with the top line slanting towards the nose and a fuller more rounded lower lid, set wide apart giving the correct Asian expression, with that slightly surprised look that some kittens have. Her coat is quite long and fluffy with a kittenish texture (but to be expected at this age) and is a dark blue prettily mingled with cream that is coloured to the roots. A lovely baby girl who was a little over awed by the day but soon relaxed and enjoyed our cuddles. One to watch for the future.
2 Edneys ROCADDANE ASIA (72b) 03/11/08 F
A dear little soul of just 16 weeks looking quite mature for her age. She has a strong sturdy body of good weight for size with rounded chest and straight back. Legs are elegant and slender with neat spoon shaped paws. Her tail is of good length and thickness and tapers to a paintbrush tip. Slightly rounded top of head with good width between very large well set ears of good shape. Short wide wedge looking a little pinched at the moment, possibly due to teething. Her profile shows a slightly heavy brow with an adequate nose break although the nose has a small bump, strong level chin and reasonable depth to head, level bite. I would prefer her eyes to be a bit larger but they are of good shape and set with the top line slanting towards the nose and a more rounded bottom line and a rich yellow in colour. Her coat is short glossy and close lying and warm chestnut brown that shows colour to the roots. A very sweet kitten who was just a little unsure of everything today.
BROWN BURMESE KITTEN Male 2 entered
1 & BOB Wrigglesworth SYKRIS AKHENATEN 03/07/08 M
Super brown boy, with probably the best coat I have seen on a Burmese with a lovely firm well muscled body of very good weight and size. He has a straight back and rounded chest, with proportionate limbs and neat oval paws. His tail is of medium thickness and tapers to a rounded tip and balances his body. He has a gently rounded top of head with good width between his ears which are wide at the base with rounded tips and are set with a slight forward tilt their outer edges following the outline of his face. In profile he has good depth to his head, a rounded brow and distinct break to his short straight nose, firm chin that lays back a fraction and a level bite. His wedge is short, broad and narrows to a blunt muzzle. He has large lustrous yellow chartreuse eyes that are correctly shaped with a gentle curve to the topline which slants toward his nose and a fuller more rounded lower lid and are set well apart. He has the most fabulous short close lying coat of a warm seal brown that gleamed with health. A promising boy with a lovely temperament.
With held Wards COOKAMISTA BAZILLE (27) 02/08/08
A nice size to this lad, he has a strong well muscled body with broad rounded chest and straight back, proportionate limbs and large oval paws. His tail is of medium thickness and tapers to a rounded tip and just balances his body. He has a slightly flat top of head with good width between his large well shaped and set ears that have a wide base, rounded tips and are set with a slight forward tilt. I would like to see more depth to his head but he has a rounded brow, distinct break to his nose that just slopes away and he has a firm level chin. His wedge is short, wide and tapers to a blunt muzzle and he has a level bite. Lustrous almost khaki coloured eyes are correctly shaped with the topline slanting towards his nose and a fuller more rounded lower lid but they just need to be larger and he has a distinct squint with the right eye turning in (confirmed by a senior judge) His coat is a little long but lays well, is of a coolish seal brown and felt a little coarse and lacked sheen. A happy boy with a lovely temperament. I am sorry to withhold but his eyes left me no option
BROWN BURMESE KITTEN (female) 5 entered
1 Moores DULCAMARA ANNABELINDA (27) 24/07/08 F
Promising brown girl of good type with a strong body that I just felt could be a bit heavier for her size with rounded chest and straight back and elegant slender legs with neat spoon shaped paws. Her tail is of good length and thickness and tapers to a paintbrush tip. She has gently rounded top of head with well set medium sized ears that are of good shape and set on a broad base with rounded tips and have a slight forward tilt. Her wedge is short and broad with a blunt muzzle that is just looking a little pinched at the jaw hinge today and she has a level bite. She has a pleasing profile with distinct nose break, short nose that just rolls of a little, strong firm chin. Her eyes are large, lustrous and yellow chartreuse and are of the desired shape and set with the topline slanting towards her nose and a fuller more rounded lower lid, they are set well apart giving her that special Burmese look. Her coat satiny in texture and is a lovely warm seal brown but is just a little long and lays well. A sweet confident kitten who enjoyed a cuddle!
2 Boardmans AMABILE BROWN DESDAMONA (27) 28/10/08 F
Dear little baby girl just old enough to be shown. She is of reasonable weight for her size, with a well balanced body with rounded chest and straight back. Her legs are slender with neat oval paws and her tail is a good shape and tapers to a rounded tip and balances. She has a gently rounded top of head with good width between her medium well set ears that have a broad base with rounded tips and set with a slight forward tilt. Her eyes are large lustrous and a muddy yellow of the correct shape and set with the topline slanting towards her nose and a fuller more rounded lower lid.. She has a short wide wedge that narrows to a blunt muzzle with a level bite. Her profile shows a gently rounded brow with good depth to head, a distinct nose break, strong chin and level bite. Her cost is a pale warm seal brown and still kittenish in texture. An absolute little poppet who just couldn’t stop purring.
3 Collins AUREUS SWEET JULIET (27) 30/09/08 F
Nice sized kitten, of good weight and overall type. She has a strong body with a straight back and rounded chest, sturdy legs and neat oval paws. Tail balances her body and is of the desired thickness and tapers to a paintbrush tip. She has a gently rounded top of head with very good width between her ears that are of good shape with broad base, slightly rounded tips and set with a slight forward tilt. Very short wide wedge with a blunt muzzle and level bite. She has a balanced profile with distinct nose break, short straight nose, strong level chin and bite. Her large lustrous yellow chartreuse eyes have the topline slanting towards her nose and a more rounded lower lid but appeared a little prominent and watery when we had her first thing but I noticed they improved as the day wore on. Beautiful short close fitting coat is a warm seal brown and shows a healthy gloss. An aptly named baby, with a sweet temperament.
4 Brownings ROMID OLYMPIK KOKOPOPS (27) 06/07/08 F
Well grown kitten of very good weight and feeling firm and muscular. She has a rounded chest and straight back with proportionate limbs and neat oval paws. Her tail is a little thin, narrows to a paintbrush tip and balances. She has a slightly flat top of head with good width between her well shaped and set ears that have a broad base and rounded tips and are set with a slight forward tilt. Her wedge is a little long but has a blunt muzzle but shows a teething pinch at the jaw hinge today. In profile she has a gently rounded brow with acceptable break to her slightly long nose that has a small bump. She has large lustrous pale yellow eyes of good shape and set, showing the top line slanting towards her nose and a fuller more rounded lower lid they are set well apart giving typical expression. Beautiful texture to her warm seal brown coat that is short glossy and close lying. Shown if very good condition with a lovely temperament. There must be a story around her name!!
5 Wards ADATEBU LADY CASSANDRA (27) 10/07/08 F
Very good weight to this brown kitten, she has a medium body with a straight back and rounded chest with elegant slender legs and neat spoon shaped paws. Her tail is of medium thickness that tapers to a rounded tip and balances. She has a gently rounded top dome but needs a little more width between her large ears that are set on a broad base with rounded tips and gentle forward slant but she tends to hold them upright. She has a longish somewhat narrow wedge that is looking pinched at the jaw hinge (maybe due to teething?) Her eyes are of a good colour but appear more rounded than desirable and need to be larger. Her coat is a pale cool brown in tone and felt harsh to the touch and lacked gloss. She did however have a lovely temperament and enjoyed a cuddle.
Cream Burmese Kitten Male 1 entered
1 BOB Riddles OAKFORD SWEET WILLIAM (27f) 20/06/08 MN
Almost adult and looking mature and relaxed. His well muscled heavy body has a straight back with rounded chest, proportionate limbs and neat oval paws. His tail is of medium thickness and is well shaped, tapering to a paintbrush tip and balances. He has a gently rounded top of his head with good width between his ears that are of the correct shape and are set on a broad base with rounded tips and with a slight forward tilt. His short broad wedge narrows to a blunt muzzle and he has a level bite. His profile shows a distinct nose break with a straight slightly long nose, good depth to head with a strong level chin. His large lustrous yellow eyes have the topline slanting towards his nose and a more fuller rounded lower lid and are set wide apart to give him the correct Burmese expression. He has a short glossy coat of a warm cream showing a distinct bloom on his ears, head and back but that looked a little open in the very cold hall. A friendly chap with a super temperament.
AV Junior Foreign Male 7 entered 1 absent
1 Shortens S*MARBLE & SILKS N. TIRAMASU (73 41) 03/02/08 M
Very nice tawney classic tabby Ocicat, he has a long well muscled body with a deep broad chest and straight back, strong sturdy legs with compact oval paws and long proportionate tail. He has a longish modified wedge with wide top and large ears set well apart, square muzzle with a strong chin and level bite. His profile shows a gentle rise from nose to brow and a slight dip. His medium to large ears are well set with gently rounded tips and tufts. He has large almond shaped that are an attractive hazel in colour. Most beautiful short, satiny close lying coat that has a healthy sheen and showing clear black tabby markings on a tawny ground. He has an M on his forehead, pencilling on his cheeks and a pleasing mascara effect around his eyes. There are unbroken lines down her spine to her tail with a butterfly effect on his back and oysters on his flanks. He has a ringed with a solid tip, bars on all four limbs and a spotty tummy. A lovely lad shown in tip top condition.
2 Taylors PREFERE SEBASTIAN YRAIDER (72 43dsq) 15/03/08 M
Red silver shaded Burmilla with Burmese Colour Restriction. Very good size to this lad, he has a rounded chest and a straight back with elegant proportionate legs and with neat oval paws. His well shaped medium to thick tail tapers to a rounded tip and balances his body. He has a pleasing head with a nicely rounded top and good width between his medium sized ears that are set on a broad base with rounded tips and a slight forward tilt, their outer line following his upper wedge. He has a short broad wedge that narrows to a blunt muzzle and he has a level bite. In profile he has good depth to his head a rounded brow and a distinct break to his nose which has a tiny bump, his chin is firm but lays back. His eyes are large and lustrous and a rich amber colour but are set on a straight plane with the topline lacking the slant towards his nose with a full rounded lower lid and set well apart. His coat is short and close lying and shows warm red mantle over a sparkling silver ground. He is lightly shaded with the colour descending from his spine line. He has an M to his forehead, pale spectacles with dark mascara around his eyes, faint thumb prints to his ears and a faint broken necklace, some colour on his heels. A very sweet boy enjoying his day out.
3 Richardsons NIDORAN FEARDORCHA (33a 36) 06/02/08 M
Very pretty girl with that exclusive Devon pixie look. Lithe well muscled body, proportionate limbs and neat oval paws. Her head formed a short wide wedge with characteristic high cheek bones, strong chin, level bite and a distinct stop. She has large low set ears set wide apart tapering to rounded tips. In profile she has a flattish top to head with a curved brow, moderate stop and short nose. Large oval eyes are set wide apart giving her that lovely expression. Long tapering tail balances. She has a short dense coat that is soft in texture and well waved. A delightful girl with a lovely temperament
X3 Nutters ADSETSH ASIL SERHAM (76 30) 23/04/07 M
This brown spotted Bengal has a medium body with strong proportionate legs and large rounded paws. Good length to his tail which is thick and even carried low and with a rounded tip. His head forms a medium wedge that just appears a little short but has rounded contours, high cheek bones. His profile shows a more defined break than is ideal, but it is large and broad with a broad muzzle and pronounced whisker pads, a firm level chin with a level bite. He has large almost round eyes of a bright green colour and set with a slight slant towards the base of his ears. He has a short and dense coat with large orangey brown spots on a pale beige base that I felt needed a little more contrast. He has good facial markings with a very pale muzzle, ‘M’ on forehead, pencil lines on cheeks, chin straps and vertical streaks over head. Broken lines and spots on legs, rings on tail. Shown in lovely condition with a very nice temperament.
4 Sedwicks CATWO DIMITRI (16A 14c) 21/04/08 M
Russian White
5 Edmonds CHARNFIELD CATECHU (33a 27bx) 13/08/07 M
Devon Rex
AV Debutante Kitten 10 entered 1 absent
1 Baxters INYANGO STETANEK MUNGO (68 43asq) 16/07/08 MN
Super blue silver shaded Tiffanie boy with Burmese colour restriction. He has a well filled firm body with a broad rounded chest and straight back, elegant proportionate limbs and neat oval paws. He has a lovely Burmese head with a gently rounded top and good width between his well shaped and set ears that have a broad base with rounded tips and are set with a slight forward tilt. The outer edges of his ears follow the line of his wedge, which is short broad and has a blunt muzzle with good width at the jaw hinge. His profile shows pleasing depth to his head with a gently rounded brow and well defined break to his short straight nose, his chin is of acceptable depth and level. His large lustrous yellow chartreuse eyes are of the desired shape with the topline slanting towards his nose and a fuller more rounded lid and are set well apart giving him a good Asian look. His shading appeared a cool toned bluey fawn colour that was more intense along his spine line. He has an M on his forehead, a faint well broken necklace, and pale spectacles with dark mascara around his eyes, attractive pencilling to his cheeks and narrow leg bars. His coat is fine, silky and medium in length and lies flat to the body and flows down his sides and flanks. His ruff is developing and his tail shows a nice plume and he has ear furnishings. In the hall light his coat did not appear to have the soft silvery grey colouring I would expect of a BCR blue and I did wonder if he could Caramel but was happy to give him the benefit of the doubt as his colour is still developing.
2 Bradleys NEMOREZ SCARLETOHARA
Extra 2 Leggetts YESSO BARNATO (73b) 09/10/08 M
Sweet chocolate Ocicat of just 20 weeks with an elegant graceful body, strong sturdy legs with compact oval paws and long proportionate tail. Longish modified wedge with wide top and large ears set well apart, square muzzle with a strong chin and level bite. He has a gentle rise from nose to brow and a slight dip in profile. Well set ears with gently rounded tips and tufts. He has large almond shaped deep hazel eyes. His coat is short, satiny close lying with a healthy sheen and showing warm chocolate spots on a pale copper ground. Mascara around eyes, M on forehead and rings and a solid chocolate tip to his tail. A promising baby with a very sweet temperament.
3 Hools REXTACULAR FIZZY LIZZY (33a 20) 28/07/08 F
Promising 6 month old brown tabby Devon Rex girl with a firm muscular body she has a gently rounded chest, straight back and of good weight for her size. She has long slender elegant limbs with small oval paws, her well covered tail tapers to the tip and balances. Her wedge is short and wide with characteristic high cheek bones, strong chin, level bite and a distinct stop. She has large low set ears set wide apart tapering to rounded tips. In profile she has a flattish top to head with a curved brow, moderate stop and short nose. Her large pale green oval eyes are set wide apart giving her that lovely wicked expression. Short, soft textured coat was a little sparse today but showed some rexing in her body. A very sweet kitten who purred her way through our cuddles.
AV Foreign Cat Kitten or Neuter 2 entered 1 absent
1 Brownings POOLSIDE RUBY RIPPLE (33a 30sw) 18/01/08 F
Looking a little immature for her 13 months this pretty Devon had a firm muscular body with good weight with slender elegant limbs and neat oval paws. Good shape to her tapering tail that balances. She has a short wide wedge, with high cheek bones
AV Foreign Cat Kitten or Neuter born in November
1 Bradleys NEMOREZ SCARLETOHARA
AC Burmese Radius Adult
1 Tarbucks MOLLYROSSI STARBUCK (27c) 18/09/07 F
Looking mature for her 17 months this classy lilac has a mature weighty body with rounded chest and straight back. She has elegant limbs and neat oval paws. Well shaped tail that balances and tapers to a paintbrush tip. Beautifully balanced Burmese head with slightly rounded top and good width between her ears which are set with a slight forward slant are wide at the base with rounded tips. Short broad wedge with blunt muzzle and level bite. Large lustrous yellow chartreuse eyes set wide apart with the top line slanting towards her nose and a fuller more rounded lower lid giving a typical Burmese expression. In profile she has good depth to her head, a rounded brow and distinct break to her short straight nose and a firm medium chin. Her coat is short glossy and close lying and is of a pale dove grey with pinky overtones. Shown in excellent condition and with a lovely temperament.
2 Stephens Gr Ch MILLGILL THEATRICS (27j) F 14/03/06
Lovely mature lilac tortie with weighty muscular body of pleasing proportions with rounded chest and straight back, elegant proportionate limbs with neat oval paws. Her tail is of medium thickness, tapers to a rounded tip that balances her body. She has a gently rounded top to her head with well spaced and set ears that are broad at the base with rounded tips, set with a slight forward tilt. She has a short wide wedge with a blunt muzzle and level bite. Large lustrous pale yellow eyes are of the desired shape with the top line slanting towards her nose and a fuller rounded bottom lid; they are set well apart giving her the typical Burmese expression. In profile she has excellent depth to her head with a rounded brow, distinct nose break with a straight nose and medium chin. Short close lying coat of nicely mingled dove grey and cream. Shown in good condition with a friendly temperament
3 Bridges SANLIS PRIMA DONNA (27) 23/03/07 F
A very nice brown girl with a well muscled body of good weight and size with a straight back and rounded chest. Her tail is of the correct shape and length and tapers to a rounded tip. Her legs are elegant and slender with neat spoon shaped paws. Gentle rounding to top of head with excellent width between her well shaped ears, that have gently rounded tops and follow the outline of her face, in profile they have a slight forward tilt She has a short broad wedge with blunt muzzle, distinct break to her short straight nose, nice depth to head, medium level chin and level bite. Large lustrous yellow eyes that were just little prominent are of the correct shape with the top line slanting towards the nose with a more rounded fuller bottom line, set well apart giving the typical Burmese expression. Short glossy coat of a rich dark seal brown. A lovely girl with a fabulous temperament.
4 Wilshaws Ch ROSSIKHAN CENTREFOLD (27c) 03/11/07 F
Another nice youngster with medium length strong body with rounded chest and straight back. Slender elegant legs ending in neat spoon shaped paws. Tail is of good shape and thickness and tapers to a paintbrush tip but could be a fraction longer. Slightly rounded top of head with good width between well set largish ears that have a broad base with rounded tips and set with a slight forward tilt, the outer line following the line of her wedge. Good profile with distinct nose break and straight nose, strong chin and good depth to head. Short wide wedge narrowing to a blunt muzzle, level bite. Large lustrous yellow eyes are of good shape and set with the top line slanting towards the nose and a more fuller rounded bottom and set well apart giving that give that typical Burmese look. Ears are well shaped with slightly rounded tip and set with a slight forward tilt. Coat is glossy, close fitting and a pale dove grey with pinky overtones. Shown in excellent condition
AC Burmese Visitors 12 entered 2 absent
What a super class this was – I was really spoilt for choice
1 Moores Ch DULCAMARA SOUSANA (27) 24/10/06 F
Stylish brown girl who I have met and admired before and she has really matured into a beautiful young lady. Her body is lithe and muscular with a rounded chest and straight back. She has elegant slender limbs and neat spoon shaped paws. Her tail of the correct length and thickness is well shaped narrowing to a rounded tip. Slightly flat top of head with good width between her well shaped ears. They are set with a slight forward tilt and follow the outline of her face. She has a short broad wedge narrowing to a blunt muzzle, level bite. She has reasonable depth to head with a rounded brow and well defined nosebreak and deep firm chin. Large lustrous yellow chartreuse eyes are well set with the topline slanting towards her nose and a fuller more rounded lower lid and are set well apart giving the typical Burmese expression. Beautiful seal brown coat is short glossy and close lying. A feisty girl, muttering very bad words was she was easy handle!
2 Bartletts RAWEKE MINIMA (27c) 20/08/07 F
Attractive lilac girl with a weighty body that feels firm, and muscular, with a rounded chest and straight back elegant proportionate limbs and neat oval paws. Her tail is well shaped with a rounded tip and balances to the shoulder. She has a gently rounded top of head with good width between her small well shaped ears that have a broad base, rounded tops and are set with a slight forward tilt, their outer line following the line of her face. Her wedge is short and wide and tapers to a blunt muzzle she has a level bite. Large lustrous yellow eyes are the correct shape with the top line slanting towards her nose with a fuller more rounded lower line; they are set well apart to give the desired Burmese expression. In profile she has good depth to her head with a rounded brow and distinct nose break, straight nose, firm level chin that could do with a touch more depth. She has the most beautiful fine glossy coat that is a little long but close lying and a pale dove grey with a pinky cast. A lovely girl whose temper did not match her looks today!
Extra 2 Gormans MOLYNMEUX DEMEUXRE (27c) 07/12/07 F
Another lovely young lilac who appealed but I think something must have upset this row of cats as like the two above was she was very cross. She has a firm weighty body with a nicely rounded chest and straight back, her legs are elegant and slender with neat spoon shaped paws. Her tail is of medium thickness and tapers to a paintbrush tip and balances. She has a gently rounded top of head with good depth and good width between her medium well shaped ears that are set on a broad base with rounded tips and a slight forward tilt. She has a short wide wedge that tapers to a blunt muzzle and she has a level bite. Her eyes are yellow chartreuse in colour and are large and lustrous, being of the correct shape and set with a gentle curve to the topline which slants towards her nose and a fuller more rounded lower lid. Her profile shows a rounded brow and distinct break to her short straight nose and a firm level chin. Her coat is a warm dove grey with pinkish overtones and is short glossy and close lying. Shown in lovely condition.
3 Moores Gr Ch ANO0KHI BOY GEORGE (27c) 06/03/07 M
A gentle lad who I have judged before and who is maturing nicely. His body is lithe and elegant with a straight back with rounded chest, slender proportionate legs and neat oval paws. His tail is a fraction thick but narrows to a rounded tip and balances. He has a gently rounded top of head with very good width between his ears that are of the desired shape and set, with the base wide, rounded tips and set with a slight forward tilt their outer edges following the line of his wedge. He has a short broad jowly wedge with a blunt muzzle, and level bite. In profile he has a good depth to his head with a rounded brow and distinct nose break, the tip of his nose is a straight line to his chin, which could deeper for perfection. He has lustrous yellow chartreuse eyes that are correctly shaped with the top line slanting towards his nose and a fuller more rounded lower lid I feel for perfection they could be a fraction larger. Beautiful soft dove grey coat was just looking a little blue today and is short glossy and close lying. A handsome young gentleman shown in excellent condition and that was a pleasure to judge.
4 Chapmans Gr Ch TRIBUNE ELIZA DOOLITTLE (27e) 14/09/98 F
I had to double check this lovely brown tortie’s age as I couldn’t believe she was ten and a half as she is fabulous condition. She has weighty muscular body of pleasing proportions with rounded chest and straight back. Elegant proportionate limbs with neat oval paws. Her tail is of the desired thickness and tapers to a rounded tip and just balances her body. She has slight flattening to the top pf her head with very good width between her well shaped ears that are broad at the base with rounded tips and are set with a slight forward tilt, their outer line following the outline of her face. She has a short broad wedge with a blunt muzzle and level bite. Large lustrous greeny yellow eyes are of the desired shape with the top line slanting towards her nose and full rounded bottom lid, they are set well apart giving her the typical Burmese expression. In profile she has excellent depth to her head with a rounded brow, distinct nose break but nose just slopes off a little and deep level chin. In superb condition her short close lying coat gleaming with health, the red and brown well mingled. A lovely girl with a fabulous temperament.
Extra 4 Williams MOLYNMEUX INEUXENDO (27g) 01/04/08 F
AC Burmese Novice Kitten 2 entered 1 absent
1 Johnsons LOHR MALINALDA (27b) 06/06/08 F
Almost an adult and looking mature for her age, she has good weight and feels firm and muscular with a rounded chest and straight back, elegant limbs and neat spoon shaped paws. Her tail is of medium thickness and tapers to a rounded tip and balances. She has gentle rounding to her top of head with very good width between her small ears that are broad at the base with rounded tips, their outer edge following the outline of her wedge and set with a slight forward tilt but that she was tending to hold a little upright today. She has a short broad wedge that narrows to a blunt muzzle with a level bite. She has good depth to her head, rounded brow and distinct nosebreak that just rolls off at the tip and firm level chin. Large lustrous yellow chartreuse coloured eyes have the top line slanting towards her nose and a fuller more rounded lower line, set wide apart with a nice Burmese expression. Most beautiful pale milk chocolate coat is short and close lying with a super satiny texture. A very promising kitten shown in wonderful condition with a delightful temperament.
AC Burmese Breeders Neuter 2 entered
1 Brownings Pr ROMID LUCIE (27j) 11/04/01 FN
This lovely mature lilac tortie had a weighty muscular body of pleasing proportions with rounded chest and straight back and elegant proportionate limbs with neat spoon shaped paws. Her tail is of medium thickness, tapers to a paintbrush tip and balances her body. She has a lovely rounded dome with well spaced and set ears that are broad at the base with rounded tips, set with a slight forward tilt, the outer edges following the line of her upper face. She has a short wide wedge with a blunt muzzle and level bite. Her large lustrous pale yellow eyes are of the desired shape with the top line slanting towards her nose and a fuller rounded bottom lid; they are set well apart giving her a super expression. In profile she has excellent depth to her head with a rounded brow, distinct nose break with a straight nose and medium chin. Short close lying coat of nicely mingled dove grey and cream. Shown in good condition with a friendly temperament
2 Giles Ch RAWEKE MIRROR IMAGE (27) 20/07/07 FN
I really needed two red cards for this class. Super brown girl with a well muscled body of good weight for her size, she has a rounded chest and straight back. Slender elegant legs and neat spoon shaped paws, her tail is a little thinner than ideal but of good shape with a paintbrush tip and balances. Beautifully proportioned head with gently rounded top and excellent width between her medium sized ears that are wide at the base, gently rounded tips and set with a slight forward tilt, their outer line following the outline of her face. She has a short wide wedge narrowing to a blunt muzzle, with a level bite. In profile she has very good depth to her head, rounded brow, distinct nosebreak with a short straight nose. Her chin is of acceptable depth but it just lays back a little. For perfection I would like her eyes a bit larger but they are of the desired shape with the topline slanting towards her nose and a fuller more rounded bottom lid and set well apart giving her the typical Burmese expression. She has beautiful short satiny coat of a warm seal brown. A lovely girl with some very bad language who was not at all happy with us today.
AC Burmese Non Breeders Neuter 2 entered
1 Hutchinsons Pr HYPNOS TIGERLILY OF IRREP (27h) 11/02/00 FN
Mature classy girl in super condition, she has a rounded chest and straight back, proportionate legs and spoon shaped paws. Her tail is of correct shape and thickness and narrows to a very good width between her small ears that have a broad base with rounded tips. They are well set with a slight forward tilt, their outer edges following the lines of her face. She has a short broad wedge that narrows to a blunt muzzle with a level bite. Large lustrous pale yellow chartreuse eyes have the desired shape and set with the top lid slanting towards her nose with a fuller more rounded lower line and set well apart giving the correct Burmese expression. Her profile shows a rounded brow, distinct break to her short straight nose and level strong chin. Her coat is short and close fitting with a healthy satiny sheen and of a very pretty mingling of warm chocolate and red. A lovely girl with a sweet disposition.
2 Wrigglesworth MOLYNMEUX JUST BENTLEY (27a) 01/02/08 MN
A nice sized boy just past his first birthday with a strong muscular body with rounded chest and straight back, strong elegant limbs and neat spoon shaped paws. His tail is well shaped and tapers to a rounded somewhat bony tip and balances his body. He had a longish wedge that narrows to a blunt muzzle with a level bite. Slight rounding to the top of head and with good width between his largish ears, which are broad at the base and have rounded tips and are set with a slight forward tilt. Acceptable size to his greeny yellow eyes that have nice shape with the top line slanting towards his nose and a fuller rounded lower lid and are set wide apart giving a typical Burmese expression. In profile he has reasonable depth to his head, a rounded brow, distinct nose break and a shallow level chin. His coat was short glossy and close lying and of a soft mid blue with silvering in his rounded areas. Shown in beautiful condition with a lovely temperament.
AC Burmese Cat, Kitten or Neuter born in February 2 entered
1 Swinglers ITHCUS SMOKEY JOE (27a) 06/02/04 M
A mature blue boy with big weighty firm body, straight back and rounded chest. He has a sturdy legs and neat oval paws with a well shaped but rather thick tail that is just a little short to balance. Slightly flat top of head with good width between his neat well shaped ears of good shape with a broad base and rounded tips. They are set with a slight forward tilt, their outer edge following his wedge. Short broad wedge that narrows to a blunt muzzle with a level bite. His profile shows reasonable depth to his head with a gently rounded with a good break to his short nose that rolls off and I would prefer a stronger chin. Medium lustrous pale green chartreuse eyes have the topline sloping towards the nose and the bottom line needs more rounding, set well part giving him a nice Burmese look. His short close lying coat felt a little coarse along the spine line as was a darker blue with a slight brown hue. A perfect gentleman with lovely manners.
2 Wrigglesworth MOLYNMEUX JUST BENTLEY
AV Foreign Kittens 1 entered
1 Edmonds CHARNFIELD CHEECHAQUA (33a 27x) 30/10/08 F
Very pretty Devon Rex girl with a lithe well muscled body, proportionate limbs and neat oval paws. Long tapering tail balances. Her head shows a nice short broad wedge with high cheek bones, large ears that are set low and just need a bit more width between them. Strong muzzle with well defined whisker break. Deep level chin and level bite, in profile she has a flattish top to head with a curved brow, moderate stop and a small bump on her short nose. Large oval pale blue eyes are set wide apart giving her a lovely expression. Excellent coat quality short dense and well waved. A really relaxed girl in super condition