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Gwynedd Cat Club
18th July 2009

Mrs C Bamford

I thank Marie, Carol, Joan and the rest of the committee for the invitation to judge at their show.  Wendy Russell stepped in at the last minute when my arranged steward had a family problem which meant she couldn’t come to the show.

AC Self Champion, Male:  1 GR CH. PRIESTLEY’S CH SHIMBA EYECATCHER.  (5) 29/05/07.    He is a lovely mature boy with a nicely balanced head, a slightly adolescent shape to his body, excellent bone and a tail length in proportion.  His well rounded top of head had neat ears, a broad nose with a good break, round orange eyes, an almost level bite, fat cheeks and a strong chin.  His coat could have been longer and sounder but Creams are a difficult colour to get perfectly right for a show and this boy was showing seasonal shading and coat length.  Lovely temperament.

Blue-Cream Kitten: 1 & BOB. ROGERS’ HURAH HEAVEN SENT.  (13) 28/12/08.  Attractive kitten with a good box shape to her body, nice bone, short cobby legs and a tail length in proportion.  Her head was nicely rounded with neat ears set well apart, round orange eyes, a broad nose with a good break, slightly undershot bite, well rounded cheeks and a good chin.  Her soft silky coat was a good length and showed pale cream and pale blue.  The coat colour on her body was quite well intermingled as were all her legs except for her front left leg which was predominantly cream.  The colour on her face was mostly cream below her eyes and mostly blue above them.

The rest of my classes were miscellaneous ones.

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Mrs D Brown

It must be almost 20 years since I lasted visited this venue as an exhibitor. The family on my Fathers side all come from this area so it was good to be back. My thanks for the judging invitation and first class hospitality. I am grateful to Peter Kilmartin for his expert stewarding, he made a busy day much easier.
OPEN CLASES
A.V. Oriental Premier Male
GD PC – Hinchcliffe’s PR MYLYNN MUMBO JUMBO (62 36) 25/01/08. A big
strong boy of excellent type. Broad medium length wedge with wide top line and
large wide based ears excellently set. Oval shape to eyes that he tends to hold a touch wide, colour excellent – vivid green. Strong almost straight profile, deep spot-on chin and level bite. Long substantial body, long strong limbs and large oval well tufted paws, tail almost balances. Black smoke coat showing rather more silver undercoat than ideal, particularly as the coat, although acceptable for length, could be a little longer all over, time of year perhaps? Lovely texture to coat and plume reasonably furnished. A friendly boy who handled beautifully. Excellently presented.
R – Lord’s PR DRUIDSWAY BLACK PANTHER (37) 07/05/08. A large elegant
and stylish boy. Typy head with very good top and large flared ears very well set
though not quite the balance or strength of the winner. Oriental eye shape and set
with yellowish green colour. Dip to profile centre nose, chin could be stronger but
bite level. Long weighty and really well muscled body, long elegant limbs and neat
oval paws, tapered tail just about balances. Dense glossy black coat of medium
length, lying close and of very good texture, completely sound to roots. A very
relaxed lad, excellently presented.
Oriental Longhair Kitten Male
1st & BOB – Keith’s STARAPPEAL SAYNOMORE (62 43c) 25/10/08. A well
developed boy of very good type. Broad head with excellent top line and large very
wide based ears very well set. Oriental eye shape and set with pale green colour. Tiny dip to nose with good strong chin and level bite. Very good length and substance to body, strong boned limbs and large oval paws, good length tail. Not totally convinced that this lad is lilac rather than lilac based caramel but in the available lighting it was impossible to be sure, shading not easy to see in this colour, although the undercoat could have been a little paler and thus give better definition, again lighting made this difficult. Coat length in keeping with what you would expect at this age and the texture was beautifully silky and fine. A very sweet chap excellently presented.
2nd – Fullerton’s STARAPPEAL SCENESTEALER (62 43a) 25/10/08. Litter
brother of the winner, he ran him very close for the 1st place, and it could very well be
reversed on another occasion, coat texture being the difference between them today.
Also well developed and of very good type. Stylish head with very good top and large
well furnished ears wide set. Oriental eye shape and set with snooty expression and
clear green colour. Good profile and chin with level bite, slight pinch to muzzle.
Long weighty body with long limbs and oval paws, tail needs a touch more length to
balance. Coat colour looking more obviously caramel since we last met with plum
coloured nose leather and paw pads, shading also better defined with clear paler
undercoat evident on the lower half of the hair shaft now and marginally better than
his brother, texture fine but could be more silky, length what you would expect to see
at this age. Super temperament and excellently presented.
Oriental Longhair Kitten Female
1st – Browning’s PIPPASTRO COCO CHANEL (62 36b) 25/01/09. A well grown
baby of good type. Medium length head with good top and large ears that had super
long fluted hairs at the base, - most attractive. Oval shape to eyes, setting good, with
vivid green colour. Profile very uneven at present with pronounced dip to nose and
bump at the tip, hopefully this will straighten somewhat as she grows, chin good, bite
scissored over. Well developed, firm toned body of promising length, quite neat
limbs and paws for this breed, tail good. Chocolate colouring to coat fairly warm for
a smoke, silver undercoat just beginning to show at the base of the hairs on the body, more evident under the neck and on the face. Coat length very good for age and the texture was excellent. A very sweet baby, excellently presented.
Oriental Longhair Neuter Male
Judged for BOB and awarded - Hinchcliffe’s PR MYLYNN MUMBO JUMBO
(62 36) 25/01/08
MISCELLANEOUS CLASSES
A.C. Oriental Adult.
1st – Willis’ LEBRETON FINLAY (48 40b) M 28/02/08. I do love this boy, he has
such presence. Type very good indeed, the head is a touch long for true balance, but
he has the wide top and very large ears to carry it off. He is very elegant with long
well muscled body and very long whip tail. Chocolate points good and warm in tone
for a Bicolour and he has enough white in all the right places to just over the one third required. A lovely boy – I did try and nominate him for BIS but nominations were
only permitted from Open classes.
2nd – Hirst’s CH TOGHAR PASTICHE (37h) F 17/07/07. This lady looked very
good today, her colour was warm in tone, even in the dubious lighting, and the tortie
mingling was most attractive - and sound. Coat texture gorgeous today. Excellent
temperament.
3rd – Clay’s METEXA MARQUESA (37h) F 29/04/08. This lady was not as
relaxed as on our last meeting, she would insist on holding her eyes very wide which
spoiled her expression. She also looked very dark today.
A.C. Oriental Debutante Adult
1st – Rathbone’s BELLIS COPPER (29) F 13/09/07. A dainty lady of good type
and style. Pupils very enlarged so colour hard to assess. Coat rather dark and it was
uneven and unsound today, texture excellent, short and very sleek. Excellent to
handle.
A.C. Oriental Maiden Adult
1st – Rathbone’s BELLIS COPPER (29) F 13/09/07
A.C. Oriental Non Breeders Kitten
1st – Duffy’s KYOMI KISS-N-TELL (29) F 12/02/09. Gorgeous little baby, very
promising indeed, with huge bat ears and super vivid green eyes – just my cup of tea. Coat of fairly good warm colour, showing a good deal of ghosting at present but this should clear as she grows. I hope to see how she develops. A very poised and self confident young miss.
2nd - Fullerton’s STARAPPEAL SCENESTEALER (62 43a) 25/10/08
3rd – Whiting’s MERRYTAIL SONG OF SONGS (29c) F 04/01/09. A well grown
female of overall good type. Head a touch narrow for my personal taste, but eye shape\set and colour very good. Lilac coat rather dark but lighting was not kind to dilutes,  showing tabby ghosting on body at present but almost sound, texture good. A gentle baby.
A.C. Oriental Maiden Kitten
1st – Ellis’ EIREACHDAIL MAZPAHSMOSAIC (48e) F 20/11/08. Attractive
female with good type. Top of head very good but she does tend to bonnet her very
large ears at times, she is marginally full in the eye but the colour is very good. Coat
shows dramatic patches of rich red and glossy black, with plenty of white. Promising.
2nd - Browning’s PIPPASTRO COCO CHANEL (62 36b) 25/01/09
3rd - Whiting’s MERRYTAIL SONG OF SONGS (29c) F 04/01/09
A.C. Oriental Visitors Kitten
1st – Debowska’s METEXA MONDADORI (48b) M 04/02/09. An endearing chap
of good type but he appears a bit dainty for a male as yet, although his body is very
long indeed so maybe he will get to be a big boy in the end. Shorter wedge head with wide top and fairly good sized ears, eyes rather straight set at the moment. Coat
colour very dark chocolate, he has a good deal of white - well over he required third,
but there is extensive bleeding into the base colour. Sweet person.
A.C. Oriental Junior Neuter
1st - Hinchcliffe’s PR MYLYNN MUMBO JUMBO (62 36) MN 25/01/08
2nd - Lord’s PR DRUIDSWAY BLACK PANTHER (37) MN 07/05/08
3rd – Anderson’s FIORDILISO EARL GREY (37a) MN 21/06/08. A very stylish
and attractive boy who needs to mature. Coat looked a touch dark and the texture
was slightly soft today.
A.C. Visitors Neuter
1st – Gould’s LEBRETON CALIFORNIADREMING (48a) MN 06/07/06. Long
time no see, he is still very handsome, with good cool mid blue coat colour. Head type good though perhaps a touch long for balance, eye shape and set very good with lovely vivid colour. He has just over the one third white required with an attractive inverted “v” on face. Super long whip tail. Hasn’t forgotten his show manners!
2nd - Anderson’s FIRODILISO EARL GREY (37a) MN 21/06/08
A.C. Siamese/Balinese Debutante Kitten
1st – Whiting’s THOWRA ANGELO (24a) M 07/01/09. A well grown boy of good
overall type. Head a touch narrow but ears of good size. Points colour very good, soft cool blue, coat shaded overall at present but hopefully will clear - even at this age. Superb coat texture for a kitten, very short indeed and beautifully sleek and close. Rather shy but handled okay.
2nd – Bohanna’s BURNTHWAITES COCO CHANEL (24b) F 20/01/09. This
baby has a stylish head with a wide top and very large flared ears, but the profile is
uneven and the eyes are straight set at present, colour good. It is a pity that she is
such a dark chocolate. A sweet baby to handle.
A.C. Siamese/Balinese Debutante Neuter
1st – Harrison’s OWAISSA OZIMANDIUS (24b) MN 10/01/07. A dear boy of
fairly good type. Head a touch long with ears that could be larger, he has a pinch and
rather square muzzle. Profile uneven and the chin needs strength. Points colour dark
and he is fairly heavily shaded for a Chocolate point. Tail short for balance. Lovely
nature, very friendly bless him.
A.C. Siamese/Balinese Novice Neuter
1st – Green’s BELROO PEPPIEMINT (24n) MN24/08/08. This boy is very
attractive for type but he is rather small for an adult, has a lot of maturing to do yet
and his colour is very uncertain. – neither lilac nor caramel. Good eye shape albeit
marginally small, colour mid blue. A sweet boy to handle.

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Dr P Collin

Many thanks to Marie and the Gwynedd committee for their kind invitation to judge at this local show. There was a lovely atmosphere at the show and I had some lovely cats to handle- thank you. I was lucky to have my friend Maggie Armstrong to steward for me- thanks Maggie and I look forward to next time!
Class 405 Brown Burmese Kitten
2nd (1st place withheld) Boardman’s Amabile Brown Desdemona (27) F 28.10.08
Unfortunately this very pretty kitten was extremely upset today. She has a lovely short wide wedge with very good width at her cheekbones and tapering to a short muzzle with a blunt finish. She has excellent rounding to the top of her head and very good width between her ears that are set well apart and continue nicely the shape of the upper part of her face. Her ears are medium in size and have a broad base and rounded tips. Her eyes are a nice large size and are set well apart and have a well rounded bottom line and a top line that is a little full but is still flatter than the bottom line and angled towards her nose. She has a lovely Burmese expression. In profile the depth of her head is very good and her ears show a slight forward tilt. Her brow is gently rounded and her nose break is very well defined. Her nose is short and not quite straight due to a small bump. It finishes in the same vertical plane as her chin which is medium in depth. Her bite is undershot by 3-4 mm and this was confirmed by the duty vet. Her body is small for her age. Her body is fairly heavy for her size. Her chest is rounded and her back is straight. Her tail is of medium thickness at the base and tapers to a rounded tip and is long enough to balance. Her coat is medium in length and a little harsh in texture on her back. She is a warm seal brown and is clear coated except for a few smudges on her inner back legs. I was sorry to withhold first place on this attractive kitten but her bite precluded the award. I was also somewhat concerned at her small stature and her obvious distress at being at the show.

Class 407 Chocolate Burmese Kitten
1st and Bob Vaughan’s Maharani Jamborie (27b) M 31.10.09
A very well grown 5 month old boy with a super coat for colour, length and texture.  He has a moderately short wedge with very good width at his cheekbones and tapering to a muzzle that is slightly long but has nice width and a blunt finish. He has very good rounding to the top of his head and excellent width between his ears that are set well apart. His ears are medium/large in size and have a correct shape with a broad base and rounded tips. His eyes are moderately large in size and set well apart. They are slightly deep set but have a nice well defined shape with a rounded bottom line and a flatter top line angled towards his nose. He has a very nice Burmese expression. In profile the depth of his head is good and his ears show a slight forward tilt. His brow is gently rounded and his nose break could do with slightly more definition. His nose is slightly long but straight. His chin is medium in depth and is slightly set back. His body is well grown and he is developing good muscularity with a rounded chest and a straight back. His tail is of medium thickness at the base and tapers to a rounded tip and is long enough to balance. His coat is moderately short and a super soft texture which lies very well. He is a lovely pale and warm honey coloured chocolate with some facial masking at present. He is clear coated. His condition is excellent and he was totally calm, friendly and handled very well.

Class 408a Lilac Burmese Kitten Male
1st Hughes’s Maharani Vanilla Ice (27c) M 31.01.09
A well grown shy chap of good Burmese type. He has a moderately short wedge with very good width at his cheekbones and then tapering to a fairly short muzzle with a blunt finish. He has very good rounding to the top of his head and very good width between his ears that are set well apart. They are medium/large in size and have a broad base and a rounded tip. His eyes are moderately large in size set well apart and have a well rounded bottom line and a top line that was initially a little too round but did settle to a flatter shape angled towards his nose. They are yellow in colour and he has a very nice Burmese expression when relaxed. In profile his depth of head is good and his ears show a slight forward tilt. His brow is gently rounded and his nose break is moderately well defined. His nose is slightly long but straight. His chin is medium in depth and is slightly set back. His bite is correct. His body is long and well grown and he has good muscularity with a rounded chest and a straight back. His tail is a little thick at the base and tapers to a rounded tip and is long enough to balance. His coat is medium in length and soft in texture and lies well. He is a pale lilac colour with minimal pink tones apparent today. He is clear coated. He is in very good condition and was shy but handled well and gained in confidence as we handled him.
Class 408b Lilac Burmese Kitten Female
1st and Bob Giles’s Raweke In High Definition (27c) F 09.04.09
Very sweet 3 month old girl of very nice Burmese type. She has a short wedge with very good width at her cheekbones and tapering to a muzzle that was slightly long but had a nice blunt finish. The top of her head shows very good rounding and she has good width between her ears that I would have preferred set slightly lower. Her ears are medium in size and have a broad base and rounded tips with small ear tufts present today. Her eyes are a nice large size and set well apart. They have a well rounded bottom line and a top line that is angled towards her nose and which is flatter than the bottom line but is slightly full and better at rest. They are yellow in colour and she has a very nice Burmese expression. In profile the depth of her head is good and her ears show a slight forward tilt. Her brow is gently rounded and her nose break is fairly well defined. Her nose is fairly short and straight. Her chin is medium in depth and slips back slightly today. Her bite is correct. Her body is appropriate size for her age and she felt heavy. Her chest is rounded and her back is straight and she has elegant legs and neat oval shaped paws. Her tail is of medium thickness at the base and tapers to a rounded tip and is just long enough to balance. Her coat is medium in length and lies well and is a mid toned lilac with some pinkish tones developing. She is clear coated. Her condition is good and she is a well natured sweet kitten. Promising lass.

Class 666 AC Aristocrat Adult
1st Bartlett’s Raweke Minima (27c) F 20.08.07
A mature girl of very nice Burmese type who was a little grumpy today. She has a short wedge with very good width at her cheekbones and tapering to a fairly short muzzle with a blunt finish. She has very good rounding to the top of her head and excellent width between her ears that are set well apart. Her ears are medium/small in size and have a broad base and rounded tips. Her eyes are a lovely feature. They are large in size and set very well apart and have a well defined shape displaying a well rounded bottom line and a flatter top line angled towards her nose. They are yellow chartreuse in colour and she has a super Burmese expression. In profile the depth of her head is fairly good and her ears show a slight forward tilt. Her brow is gently rounded and her nose break is fairly well defined. Her nose is slightly long and slopes downwards. It finishes in the same vertical plane as her chin which is a little shallow. Her bite is correct. Her body is medium in size and she felt heavy with good muscularity. Her chest is rounded and his back is straight. Her tail is of medium thickness at the base and tapers to a rounded tip with a slight end irregularity and is long enough to balance. Her coat is slightly long but lies well with a soft texture. She is a pale lilac shade and the colour was patchy today as if she had been sunbathing. She is clear coated except for a couple of smudges on her outer back legs. Her condition is good and she handled well despite being a little unhappy.  
2nd Andrew’s Isajen Miss Marbles (27e) F 05.08.08
A very nice young brown tortie girl who was feeling a little frisky! I judged this girl as a kitten and nice to see her fulfilling that early promise. She has a short wedge with very good width at her cheekbones and then tapering to a nice short muzzle with a blunt finish. The top of her head shows good rounding and she has fair width between her ears that I would like set a little lower. Her ears are medium in size with a broad base and rounded tips. Her eyes are moderately large in size and set well apart and have a well defined shape with a rounded bottom line and a flatter top line angled towards her nose. They are chartreuse in colour and she has a very good Burmese expression. In profile the depth of her head is good and her ears show a slight forward tilt. Her nose break is quite strong and her nose is fairly short and straight and finishes in the same vertical plane as her chin that is medium in depth. Her bite is correct. Her body is compact in size and she feels heavy with good muscularity developing. Her chest is rounded and his back is straight. Her tail is of medium thickness at the base and tapers to a rounded tip and is long enough to balance. Her coat is medium in length and lies well with a soft texture. She is a mixture of dark seal brown and bright tangerine and this is well mingled on her body and she has a vertical divide on her face. Her condition is good and she was superbly friendly today!  
3rd  Clarke’s Adsetbu Marina (27) F 03.01.07
A mature brown girl of moderate Burmese type. She has a medium length wedge with fair width at her cheekbones and tapering to a longish muzzle with a blunt finish. She has reasonable rounding to the top of her head and fairly good width between her ears that are set fairly well apart. Her ears are medium in size and have a broad base and rounded tips. Her eyes are moderately large in size and are slightly deep set. They are set well apart and have a well defined shape with a rounded bottom line and a flatter top line angled towards her nose. They are chartreuse in colour. She has a fair Burmese expression. In profile the depth of her head is good and her ears show a slight forward tilt. Her nose break is fairly well defined and her nose is long and slopes downwards but is straight. It finishes in the same vertical plane as her chin that is medium in depth. Her bite is correct. Her body is medium in size and she has good muscularity and felt heavy. Her chest is rounded and his back is straight. Her tail is of medium thickness at the base and tapers to a rounded tip and is long enough to balance. Her coat is medium in length and lies well with a soft texture. She is a darker toned seal lacking warm tones. She is clear coated and has only 2-3 white hairs on her neck. Her condition is good and she is a very friendly natured soul.

Class 667 AC Debutante Adult
1st Holt & Higgins Isajen Broom Stix (27) F 22.03.07
A  two year old brown girl with a nice Burmese expression. She has a moderately short wedge which needs a little more width at the cheekbones and top of her head to balance the length. Her muzzle is fairly short and has a blunt finish. The top of her head shows fairly good rounding and she has reasonable width between her ears which are set well apart. Her ears are medium in size and have a broad base and rounded tips. Her eyes are moderately large and set well apart and have a very nice well defined shape with a rounded bottom line and a flatter top line angled towards her nose. They are chartreuse in colour and she has a nice Burmese expression. In profile the depth of her head is good and her ears show a slight forward tilt. Her brow is gently rounded and her nose break is reasonably well defined. Her nose is a little long but straight and finishes in the same vertical plane as her chin which is medium in depth. Her bite is correct. Her body is medium in size. Her chest is rounded and her  back is straight. Her tail is of medium thickness at the base and tapers to a rounded tip and is long enough to balance. Her coat is medium in length and lies well with a soft texture. She is a warm seal brown with a nice glossy finish and is clear coated except for a few smudges on her inner back legs and outer front legs. Her condition is good and she has a very nice calm show temperament.

Class 672 AC Senior Adult
A super class-thanks you!
1st Giles’s Ch Raweke Serendipity (27c) F 12.03.07
Sweet natured and with lovely type. Super head with a short wide wedge with good width at her cheekbones and tapering to a blunt finish to her short muzzle. She has very good rounding to the top of her head with very good width between her ears that are set well apart with their outer line continuing the shape of the upper part of her face. Her ears are medium in size and have a broad base and rounded tips. Her eyes are large and lustrous and set well apart. The bottom line is well rounded and the top line is angled towards her nose and is acceptably flatter than the bottom line when relaxed but does initially have a tendency to round. They are yellow in colour and she has a lovely Burmese expression at rest. In profile her depth of head is good and her ears show a slight forward tilt. Her brow is gently rounded and she has a reasonably well defined nose break. Her nose is fairly short and is straight and finishes in the same vertical plane as her chin that is medium in depth. Her bite is level but her upper incisors are concave. Her body is medium in size and with nice muscularity.  Her chest is rounded and her back is straight. She has elegant legs finishing in neat oval shaped paws. Her tail is medium thickness at the base and tapers to a rounded tip that has a small bony excrescence. It is long enough to balance. Her coat is medium in length and lies well with a soft texture. She is a very nice mid toned lilac with some warm pinkish overtones and is clear coated. Her condition is excellent and she is calm and handles well with a sweet disposition.
2nd Tegg’s I GrCh Minotosa Rhea (27h) F 17.07.03
Very nice 6 year old chocolate tortie with lovely Burmese expression. She has a short wedge with very good width at her cheekbones and tapering to a short muzzle with a blunt finish. The top of her head is a little flat but she has excellent width between her ears that are set very well apart. Her ears are medium in size and have a broad base and rounded tips. Her eyes are moderately large and set well apart and have an excellent shape with a rounded bottom line and a flatter top line angled towards her nose. They are chartreuse in colour and she has a very good Burmese expression. In profile the depth of her head is excellent and her ears show a slight forward tilt. Her brow is slightly flat and her nose break is well defined. Her nose is fairly short and has a bump.. It finishes in the same vertical plane as her chin which is medium in depth. Her bite is correct. Her body is medium in size and she is a little plump. Her chest is rounded and his back is straight. Her tail is a little thick at the base and tapers to a rounded tip and is a little short to balance. Her coat is medium in length and lies well and felt a little harsh is texture on her back. She is mixture of dark chocolate and pale red and has a few smudges on her inner back legs. She is in good condition and comes across as a somewhat feisty matriarch.  
3rd Boardman’s GrCh Nicanory Daisy May (27) F 21.05.04
A lovely mature brown girl. She has a short wide wedge with excellent width at her cheekbones and tapering to a short blunt muzzle. She has very good rounding to the top of her head with excellent width between her ears that are set very well apart and continue the shape of the upper part of her face. They are medium in size and have a broad base and rounded tips. Her eyes are large in size and are set well apart. They have a very well defined shape with a well rounded bottom line and a flatter top line angled towards her nose. They are yellow chartreuse in colour. She has an excellent Burmese expression. In profile her depth of head is good and her ears show a slight forward tilt. Her brow is gently rounded and she has a well defined nose break. Her nose is fairly short and straight and finishes in the same vertical plane as her chin that is of medium depth. Her bite is correct. Her body is medium/large in size and is a little overweight but still elegant. Her chest is rounded and her back is straight.  Her tail is medium thickness at the base and tapers to a rounded tip and is long enough to balance. Her coat is medium in length and has a soft texture and a nice glossy finish. She is a warm darker seal brown and is clear coated. Her condition is excellent and she handled well today- somewhat more relaxed than previously!

AC Junior Neuter
1st Negus’s Rossikhan Darling Daisy (27a) FN 21.07.08
A young pretty girl with a lovely Burmese expression. She has a short wedge with good width at her cheekbones and tapering to a slightly long muzzle with a blunt finish. The top of her head shows good rounding and she has very good width between her ears that are set well apart. Her ears are large in size and have a broad base and rounded tips. Her eyes are a lovely large size and have a well defined shape with a well rounded bottom line and a flatter top line angled towards her nose. They are chartreuse in colour and she has a very nice Burmese expression. In profile her depth of head is reasonably good and her ears show a slight forward tilt. Her brow is gently rounded and her nose break is well defined. Her nose is fairly short and straight and finishes in then same vertical plane as her chin which is a little shallow in depth. Her bite is correct. Her body is compact and of good weight. Her chest is rounded and his back is straight. Her tail is of medium thickness at the base and tapers to a rounded tip and is long enough to balance. Her coat is fairly short and close lying and of a nice soft texture. She is a well silvered blue colour and is clear coated. Her condition is good and she is a friendly busy girl.

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Mrs E Corps

This was my first trip to this show, and I am grateful to the show management for asking me. I had a very enjoyable day and was assisted by Chris Swift who volunteered to spend a day with the Siamese when my booked steward was unable to attend. Chris quickly picked up the different ways of cats in this section and was a very good companion. I do hope that she will assist me again.

AC SIAMESE/BALINESE IMPERIAL GRAND CHAMPION, MALE. 1MP.G.P. to OWEN'S GR. CH. ROYSTERER SNOWDANDY, 24c, Lilac point Siamese, 2yr10m. A huge calm boy who handled well. Medium even wedge, quite deep chin and untidy bite. Large well set ears nicely open at the base, angled eyes of depth of blue that was pleasing for this colour, weighty body of good length on sturdy limbs and balancing length of tail tapering quite nicely. Points of a pleasing pale Lilac shade and short close coat of excellent quality and clear Magnolia. Although he was not quite elegant enough for my personal taste, he was "all of a piece" and a typical entire male with weight and substance entirely suited to his status.
FEMALE. IMP. GR. CH. to MORGAN'S GR. CH. ASTRALBLAESE ANDROMEDA, 24n, Caramel point Siamese, 4yr7m. A fairly senior lady who was quite stylish but nervous, needing persuasion to show herself to advantage, but it was worth the effort! Quite long wedge narrowing gradually to the muzzle, fairly good depth of chin and untidy bite but quite acceptable for her age. Very large wide set ears and eyes, inclined to fullness at the start but much better when she relaxed, being orientally slanted and of a good depth of blue. Elegant neckline, body, limbs and tail, which was of balancing length and tapering well. Points of a palish cool-toned Caramel and coat a trifle open but short and clear off-white. I debated over the awarding of the certificate and was surprised when I found out who she was, as she looked far better than I remembered seeing her on other occasion, so congratulations to her owner. RESERVE IMP.GR.CH. to GREEN'S GR. CH. MAPU FIRENZE, 24n, Caramel point Siamese, 2yr3m. Another cat of style with a longish wedge, bump at the base of her skull, chin sloping back very slightly and just acceptable bite. Very large well set ears and slanted eyes of a pleasing depth of blue. Elegant body lines and tail just of balancing length, points of a bluish Caramel and warmish white short close coat with slight shading to tone on her flanks.
While this was a very close result, I liked the look of the winner slightly better once she relaxed, and her coat colour was nearer to the standard as seen in the admittedly rather yellow lighting in the hall. Who knows what would happen on another day!

AC PREMIER MALE. GR PR. to COPELAND'S GR. PR FLOWERDEW GTX PECTATIONS, 24, Seal point Siamese, 1yr5m. A pleasing cat both in looks and temperament, with a long wedge, ok bite, Roman profile and enormous fly-away ears set with lots of width between them. Nicely slanted eyes of bright and fair depth of blue which could have been deeper for perfection, elegant neckline, body and limbs and tapering tail of balancing length. Dense dark seal points showing some warmth and matching shading on his sleek short coat but still plenty of contrast. A handsome with a superior expression. RES. GR. PR. to THORPE'S PR. JOHPAS DROPREDGORGEOUS, 32a, Red point Siamese, 1yr8m. Another stylish chap who was rather fidgety and difficult to assess when out of the pen. Medium-long wedge, straight profile, ok bite although chin a touch shallow and large ears with good width between them. Haws up slightly but eyes nicely angled and of a bright blue. Well built body on sturdy but still elegant limbs and tail of good length. Points of a light red looking rather orange in the available light (as did his blankets!) so I gave this the benefit of doubt as with other exhibits. Coat rather soft and long but clear and warm toned.

SEAL POINT SIAMESE ADULT MALE. CC. WITHELD. UNDERHILL'S CH. ADATEAM ANTAEUS, 1yr2m. This well-built chap was slightly anxious at being out of his pen but was basically well-tempered. Strong masculine wedge, fairly good chin and bite and wide set ears of good size. Slanted eyes of a good depth of blue but he inclined in his right eye every time he looked up. Well fed body on strong limbs and pleasingly tapered tail of good length. Points of a dark seal and heavy shading on coat of good quality with some contrast still but it was a close thing! Sadly I felt I had to withhold the certificate due to his squinting at us and I went back a number of times to see if it had changed - hopefully it is transient.
FEMALE. CC., BOB. SIMPSON'S SENSAY SILKY SUE, 2yr3m. Neat medium wedge with large ears following the lines perfectly, bite even and expressive eyes with a depth of blue. Elegant neckline, body. Limbs and tail apart from a rather portly midriff! Points of a dark seal showing some warmth and tonally matching shading on her short close coat with good contrast still. Sweet temperament being easy to handle, and well presented.

LILAC POINT SIAMESE ADULT MALE. CC, BOB, OWEN'S GR CH. ROYSTERER SNOWDANDY. 2. MORGAN'S CH ASTRALBLAESE PEGASUS, 3yr1m. This overly friendly chap had an unbalanced look, having a smallish head with a medium wedge, fairly good chin and acceptable bite. Well set reasonably sized ears and nicely angled eyes held a little full of a bright blue. Huge strong body of length with tail just long enough, and points of a bluish lilac. His off-white coat was too soft and woolly and not the expected sleek and close quality expected - had he needed to be bathed or powdering perhaps?

CREAM POINT SIAMESE ADULT MALE. CC, BOB, SIVITER'S CH. SIMPLISIAM SPECIAL MENTION, 1yr3m. A lovely temperament and easy to assess. Medium/long wedge, almost straight profile, slightly shallow chin and untidy bite missing some incisors now but basically good. Very large well set ears and expressive eyes of bright blue. Well developed and muscular body on long and elegant limbs and tail just adequate for length. Points appeared rather a warm cream but given the benefit of doubt due to the hall lighting. His coat was a trifle open but it was getting quite hot in the hall by this time.

TABBY POINT SIAMESE MALE. CC, BOB, HIRST'S TOGHAR BY DESIGN, 32 3, Chocolate tabby point, 9m. This super youngster had style and substance for one just adult. Strong long masculine wedge, spot-on bite with all incisors present, ears excellent for set and size and orientally slanted eyes of good depth of blue. Elegant long body and limbs and tail of just enough length but a trifle thick. All markings present and of a darkish but warm chocolate, including single tracings, faint bracelets and rings on over half of tail. Coat a touch long but of good texture, being warm off-white and still quite clear.
FEMALE. CC, GRAY & JOHNSON'S TOGHAR MAID TOORDER, 32 1, Seal tabby point, 9m. Another stylish youngster who turned out to be a litter sister to the boy but not quite as "finished" as him. Longish wedge, perfect bite again, large well set ears and slanted eyes of good depth of colour. Elegant body, limbs and tail slightly thick and needing another inch for perfect balance. All markings clear and present of a dark seal with double tracings and rings on most of tail, and short close coat of good texture, with some tonally matching shading. 2. OWEN'S POLLYBEE PUSSY GALORE, 32 4, Lilac tabby point, 1yr6m. Medium wedge with tiny bump in profile and at the base of the skull, acceptable bite, ears well set and of good size and eyes that were a bit overly dominant but angled well and of a brilliant blue. Muscular and well developed body on long limbs and tail of balancing length. Points showing markings of pale lilac and coat of good texture and clear off-white.

LILAC POINT SIAMESE KITTEN. With the male and one of the female kittens absent, it was left to the one remaining female to "carry the flag"!
1, BOB. OWEN'S POLLYBEE YOURS-TRULY, 4m1wk. A sweet little personage and well developed for her age. Lengthening wedge with slight pinch as yet, acceptable bite, wide set large ears and nicely angled eyes with good depth of blue. Elegant baby body developing nicely on long limbs and good length of tapering tail. Bluish lilac nose but paler and correct pinkish shade elsewhere with baby-soft coat of correct magnolia.

TABBY POINT SIAMESE KITTEN. Wrong colour unfortunately. WILLIAMS' ROYSTERER LADY DAZZLE, entered as 32 8, Caramel tabby point female, 6m3wk. I confess to having a problem here, as she was a lovely little girl with many good qualities, but try as I might - and I did try with other lighting and getting her parentage checked on the entry form - I could not see any sign of the entered colour. There were elements of warm cream on her ears and nose and hot rings on her tail but no other signs to point to a definitive decision. It will be interesting to see how she develops. Medium wedge, good chin and bite, large well set ears and slanted eyes of a bright blue. Muscular body and slightly thick tail of fair length and nicely tapering. Coat of super quality and great temperament.

SEAL POINT SIAMESE NEUTER MALE. PC. HOWARD & HANBY'S PR. AMARRICHI PRICELESS PRINCE, 2yr4m. Medium pinched wedge lacking a touch in masculinity. Acceptable bite, slight dip in profile, very wide set large ears and deep set eyes of dark but dull blue. Elegant neckline, long body developing muscle, elegant long limbs and tail of balancing length. Dark seal points and coat a little long but shaded to tone and of good quality. Easy to handle and assess and well presented. BOB to COPELAND'S GR. PR. FLOWERDEW GTX PECTATIONS.

RED POINT SIAMESE NEUTER MALE. BOB only and willingly awarded to THORPE'S PR. JOHPAS DROPREDGORGEOUS.

Miscellaneous classes.
AC BREEDERS ADULT. 1. OWEN'S POLLYBEE PUSSY GALORE. 2. DAVIES' BURNTHWAITES SUPERTROOPER, 24a, Blue point Siamese female, 11m. Medium wedge with dip and slight pinch, OK bite, extremely large ears held too low at times and bonneted and eyes slanted, rather open and of a blue that could have been deeper for preference. Elegant body lines with tapering tail of balancing length, points of a darkish shade of blue and shading on coat to match. Excellent condition and loving nature. 3. MORGAN'S ASTRALBLAESE APHRODITE, 24n, Caramel point Siamese female, 1yr3m.

AC LIMIT ADULT. 1. OWEN'S POLLYBEE PUSSY GALORE. 2. MORGAN'S ASTRALBLAESE ATALANTA, 24b, Chocolate point Siamese female, 1yr3m. A very fine-boned cat who was madly calling. Medium narrow wedge with pinch which was accentuated by the incomplete mask as yet. Untidy bite, very large ears well set, eyes of good shape and set and of a deep blue and elegant neckline and body. Tail of just balancing length, points of a dark but warm chocolate and almost clear coat with tonally matching shading on flanks.

AC VISITORS ADULT. 1. OWEN'S GR. CH. ROYSTERER SNOWDANDY. 2. STORK'S WICCANWAYS WINTER SOLSTICE, 32a, Red point Siamese female, 1yr8m. A deeply unhappy girl who was difficult to judge but we managed! Neat medium wedge, slight dip in profile, wide top between large ears and expressive eyes of a bright blue. Long body on long limbs and tail of adequate length and points of a light red. 3. OWEN'S POLLYBEE PUSSY GALORE.

NON-BREEDERS KITTEN. 1. DAVIES' JOHPAS RUBY TALLULAH, 32a, red point Siamese female, 5m. A sweet girl and promising, with shortish wide wedge, perfect bite, very wide set huge ears and eyes a little deep-set but of a bright blue. Muscular body well developed for her age on sturdy limbs and tail of balancing length. Points pale red, developing on ears and mask but very little on limbs and tail as yet. Clear warm white coat of good texture. 2. BOHANNA'S BURNTHWAITES COCO CHANEL, 24b, Chocolate point Siamese female, 5m. A lively kitten with a medium wedge, slight dip and pinch, acceptable bite, large well set ears and rather straight set eyes of good depth of blue. Well developed body on long limbs and tail nicely tapering and of good length. Points of a dark shade but showing warmth and coat of good quality and with slight tonally matching shading on flanks. Prominent Manubrium at present. The other two entries were absent.

AC NOVICE KITTEN. 1. OWEN'S POLLYBEE YOURS TRULY. 2. WILLIAMS' ROYSTERER YOURS-TRULY, wrong colour.

AC MAIDEN KITTEN. 1. WHITING'S THOWRA ANGELO, 24a, Blue point Siamese male, 6m. A well grown boy with a masculine look already. Lengthening wedge, deep chin and good bite. Ears well set and of good size, eyes slanted and of mid blue and muscular and sturdy body limbs with tail of balancing length, slightly thick at the base. Points of a dark shade of blue already which I would hope do not darken any further and quite heavy shading already on the coat which was short and close.

AC LIMIT NEUTER. 1. GREEN'S BELROO PEPPIEMINT, 24n, Caramel point Siamese male, 10m. A pleasing exhibit, with a medium wedge showing very slight dip, O.K. bite, large well set ears and eyes a touch small and straight set but of a deep blue. Elegant body limbs and tail which tapered well. Points of a bluish shade of caramel, all matching, and clear warm white coat. 2. HARRISON'S OWAISSA OZIMANDIUS, 24b, Chocolate point Siamese male, 2yr6m. Longish wedge with slight dip and pinch, O.K. bite, large ears held a little too high and eyes too full but of a good blue. Long body with tail needing another inch for balance, points of a dark warm chocolate and coat of pleasing texture and almost clear - just some tonally matching shading along the spine line.

AC JUNIOR NEUTER. 1. COPELAND'S GR. PR. FLOWERDEW GTX PECTATIONS. 2. THORPE'S PR JOHPAS GROPREDGORGEOUS. 3. GREEN'S BELROO PEPPIEMINT.

AC VISITORS NEUTER. 1. THORPE'S PR JOHPAS DROPREDGORGEOUS. 2. AGGETT'S AMYDAY SOLAR LIGHT, 32fn, Apricot point Siamese male, 2yr10m. This chap had his faults but still looked super. Long wedge, chin slopes back and no incisors left. Ears super for set and size and superior Siamese expression in bright blue eyes. Elegant neckline, limbs and tapering tail of good length. Points appeared to b e a good example of this colour in the available light, and warm off-white coat of quality. The other two entries were absent.

Club class -
GWYNEDD C.C. AC ADULT. 1. MORGAN'S GR. CH. ASTRALBLAESE ANDROMEDA. 2. WILLIAMS' GR. CH. ROYSTERER ASIFBYMAJGIC. 3. SIVITER'S CH. SIMPLISIAM SPECIAL MENTION. X3. MORGAN'S GR. CH. ASTRALBLAESE PEGASUS.

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Mr S Crow

Many thanks go to Marie and the Committee for the invitation to judge, my first time at the Gwynedd, I have a very busy and enjoyable day meeting some lovely cats; grateful thanks also go to Simon Twigg who came especially to steward for me.

A V Foreign Imperial Grand Premier, Male:  Four cats entered.  Imp GCC.  PENNY & PENNY’S GR PR HOADHILL FUNTIME FRANKIE.  Brown Spotted Bengal.  5/11/06.  A large and impressive boy of good type, mature, masculine and very handsome.  Long slender well filled body is heavy and substantial, nicely balanced and feeling firm and muscular with good strong boning, broad gently rounded chest and slender well shaped limbs ending in compact round paws in proportion.  Head is slightly small and forms short broad wedge with strength to gently rounded muzzle, nose is fairly broad and slightly puffed.  Well spaced medium size ears are broad at the base and of good shape.  Large lustrous pale yellowish green eyes are shaped like rounded almonds and set wide apart and at a slight slant to give typical expression.  Very gentle curve to brow, concave curve in profile line to nose, chin is level and of fairly good depth.  Superb dense fine silky smooth coat lies close and has a very good resilient feel, shown in lovely condition with a glossy shine.  Well defined pattern of spots each a rosette with a rich dark seal brown rim with lighter warm medium brown centre, is evenly distributed and contrasts well with rich warm golden toned agouti ground, attractive glitter clearly visible along sides and on flanks.  Spine line is well broken, broken bracelets and spots on legs, triple necklace, broken rings on tail; lovely define facial markings with “M” and complex scarab, very attractive mascara effect to eyes surrounded by light spectacles, well defined barring on cheeks and bold chin-strap.  Tail tapers slightly to rounded tip and is of medium length to balance.  Super boy with a temperament to match.   Res Imp GCC. PLAW’S IMP GR PR RAINSONG STEVIE GERRARD.  Asian Red Ticked Tabby.  28/6/05.  Handsome boy, who I’ve met many times before and looking mature, well balanced and of good overall type.  Slender well filled body is of medium size and very good weight, feeling well muscled and of good substance, with straight back, correctly rounded chest and slender well shaped legs ending in compact oval paws in proportion.  Head shows short wide wedge with slightly rounded top between well spaced medium ears, broad at the base and of good shape.  Large lustrous rich yellow eyes are of very good shape and set wide apart to give typical Burmese expression.  Very slight curve to brow, a touch heavy boned over the eyes, very good break, straight nose slopes down, chin is level and of fairly good depth.  Coat is of medium length, fine and close-lying with a smooth satiny texture; in lovely condition and displaying a gleaming shine.  Pattern of well defined ticking in rich intense medium to dark tangerine red is evenly distributed over bright pale tangerine ground, spine line, necklace is well defined and just broken, a few short narrow bars on forelegs and short smudged bars on knees.  “M” and scarab on forehead, mascara effect to eyes surrounded by light spectacles, defined pencilling on cheeks.  Tail tapers evenly to rounded tip and is a fraction short to balance.  Relaxed and good natured; unlucky to meet the winner today!     
Cornish Rex Adult:  One boy entered.  1.  CC withheld.  DESOLLA’S CH INDASIA INKREDIBLE.  Black Smoke.  16/4/05.  Mature handsome boy who was very nervous and tense, overall appeared of pleasing type, but not showing himself to advantage today.  Long slender body is balanced, firm and elegant, of very good weight with good muscle tone, elegant well shaped legs of good length ending in compact oval feet in proportion.  Head shows medium wedge with good breadth to gently rounded muzzle and high cheek-bones; medium large ears are broad at the base and of good shape, but he persisted in flaring them and holding them low, I could not get him to raise them to an acceptable height on his head.  Large expressive eyes are shaped like rounded almonds and set wide and straight.  Flat skull curve forward at brow, slight dip in profile line to nose which shows a tiny bump, chin recedes slightly and needs a little more depth.  Well covered in fine quite silky hair, but coat lacked density, being a little thin, very gentle curl to hairs giving very shallow ripples on sides and flanks that could not really be felt, broad strip of almost straight hairs down back, shallow ripples down legs, a slight rexing on chest; very loose waves on tail.  Tail tapers evenly to rather fine tip and is a little short to balance.  Very shy boy, who just wanted to hide under his blankets, but very good natured.   Sorry to withhold, I spent quite a bit of time with him but the combination of his poor ear-set and lack of wave in his coat precluded me awarding him the certificate today.
Egyptian Mau Adult:  One girl entered for Best of Breed only.  BOB to LLOYD’S GR CH NAMOONA DAMARA.  Bronze.  22.12.04. Very pretty girl, mature and of good overall type.  Elegant slender body is of medium size and very good weight, well balanced and feeling firm and well muscled with gently rounded chest and elegant slender shapely legs ending in neat rounded paws in proportion.  Head forms modified wedge with gently rounded contours, good width to cheeks and breadth to gentle rounded muzzle, nose is of uniform width.  Well spaced medium size ears are broad at the base, of good shape and cupped forward, I would like them just a little bit larger.  Lovely large lustrous gooseberry green eyes are shaped like rounded almonds and set wide apart under level brows to give typical “worried” expression.  In profile has gentle curve to brow, slight dip in profile line to nose, chin is level and of fairly good depth.  Coat is fine and very close lying, smooth and silky in texture and quite dense but could have a little more resilience for perfection, in very good condition with a gleaming shine.  Pattern of well defined small spots in warm rich medium brown are evenly distributed and contrast well against a rich bright golden-bronze toned agouti ground, spine line is quite well broken, just a little solid on lower back, necklace also well broken, broken bracelets and spots on legs and broken rings on tail.  Very attractive and well defined facial markings with “M” and complex scarab on forehead, beautiful mascara effect to eyes surrounded by lighter spectacles, lines over top of head break into rows of tiny spots, barring on cheeks, very pale ivory on chin and throat.  Tail tapers evenly to finer round tip and length just balances.  Shy girl who I liked very much, gentle and very sweet natured
 Devon Rex Kitten, Male:  Very pleased to see so many Devon kittens today.  Three kittens entered.  1.  BRYNES;S BOUNTIFUL REDHOTLOVER.  5/2/09. In my book as a Black Smoke, but clearly a Red Tabby.  Very handsome little chap, full of purrs and of good overall type.  Long slender body is of good size and weight for age and feeling firm and well muscled with good underlying foreign boning; slender well shaped limbs end in neat oval paws in proportion.  Head forms short broad wedge with good width to high-cheek-bones and good breadth to strong gently rounded muzzle showing defined whisker break and with short stubby whiskers.  Large well spaced ears are wide at the base and of very good shape, set quite low, modest muffs and tiny tufts at tips.  Large rounded almond shaped eyes are set wide apart and at a slight slant to give typical “wicked” expression.  Flat skull curve forward at brow, fairly good stop, but could be better defined, short straight nose, chin recedes very slightly and is of reasonably good depth.  Covered in fine short silky coat, too short to curl except on lower legs which show shallow ripples and loose waves on tail; well covered on face and backs of ears, fine down on tummy.  Tail tapers evenly to fine tip and almost balances.  Delightful temperament, confident, playful and very affectionate; a promising boy, I look forward to seeing how he matures.  HAYHURST’S CURLYPURPOT LOVE ME. Brown BCR & White.  4/1/09.  Handsome young man and well grown for six and a half months.  Slender long body is firm and well muscled of very good weight for size, elegant slender shapely legs ending in neat oval paws in proportion.  Head shows short fairly broad wedge although I’d like a little more width to high cheeks, quite good breadth to muzzle, but slightly square look, defined whisker break and no whiskers visible.  Ears are quite large, wide at the base and of good shape, spaced well apart but not set low enough, no muffs, tiny tufts at tips.  Expressive rounded almond shaped eyes are set wide apart and at a slight slant.  Flat skull curve forward at brow, fairly good stop, nose is just a fraction long and leather falls away at tip, chin is just level and of reasonably good depth.  Well covered in fine silky coat with very gently curl to hairs giving shallow regular waves on sides and flanks, almost straight along back, slight rexing on chest and back of neck, very slight ripples down legs, well covered tummy and loose wave on tail.  Tail is of good shape tapering to slightly thickened tip, (but no fault), length just balances.  Calm friendly boy.  3.  HAYHURST’S CURLYPURPOT ALL MYLOVIN.  Red BCR &  White.  Litter brother to boy immediately above and similar in overall appearance.  Long slender body is of good size and weight and feels firm and well muscled, elegant well shaped legs ending in compact oval paws in proportion.  Head shows short fairly broad wedge although again I’d like a little more width to high cheeks, muzzle is of sufficient breadth (just) and slightly pointed with defined whisker break and short stubby whiskers.  Large wide based ears are of good shape and spaced well apart, set fairly low, no muffs or tufts.  Expressive eyes are shaped like rounded almonds and set wide apart and at a slight slant.  Flat skull curves forward, fairly good stop, nose is a touch long and chin recedes and is rather shallow.  Covered in fine very short down, silky but much too short to curl, a little longer on the face, lower legs and tail still not enough length to curl.  Tail tapers to fine tip and length balances.  Calm, relaxed and very good natured. 
Devon Rex Kitten, Female:  Five kittens entered.  1 & BOB.  BRYNES’S BOUNTIFUL DESIGNER LABEL.  Black Smoke.  10/4/09.  What a little honey – a very pretty baby of good type.  Slender firm elegant body is of good size and weight for fourteen weeks, feeling firm and well muscled with elegant slender shapely legs ending in neat dainty oval paws in proportion.  Head forms short broad wedge with good width to high cheek-bones and strong blunt muzzle showing defined whisker break and curled whiskers.  Large well spaced ears are wide at the base and of very good shape, set correctly low, very slight muffs and tiny tufts at tips.  Large eyes are shaped like rounded almonds and set wide apart and at a slight slant to give delightful “wicked” pixy expression.  In profile has flat skull which curves forward to brow, good stop, short straight nose, chin is level and of quite good depth.  Well covered in fine short silky coat, too short to curl except some gentle rexing down legs, on top of head and down chest, and loose waves along tail.  Tail tapers evenly to finer tip and just balances.  Delightful temperament and very promising, I look forward to seeing her as she matures and develops.  Definitely my take-home cat of the day and later my choice for Best Foreign Kitten.  2.  BRYNES’S BOUNTIFUL BLUE CHINA.  Blue Self.  10/4/09.  Litter sister to winner above and very similar in appearance and showing the same good type.  Good size and weight for age, feeling firm and well muscled with elegant well shaped slender limbs ending in dainty oval paws in proportion.  Head shows short broad wedge with good width to high cheek-bones and strength and breadth to gently rounded muzzle, with defined whisker break and curled whiskers.  Large wide based ears are well spaced and of good shape, set fairly low, but  need to be a bit lower for perfection, very slight muffs and tiny ear-tufts.  Large rounded almond shaped eyes are set wide apart and at a slight slant to give typical “wicked” expression.  Flat skull curves forward at brow, good stop, short straight nose, chin recedes just a touch and is of reasonably good depth.  Well covered with short fine coat, too short to curl except for slight rexing on face, legs and lower flanks, hairs long on tail but almost straight.  Tail tapers to finer tip and just balances.  Talkative and full of purrs, a very sweet natured girl, as with her sister I look forward to seeing how she develops.  3.  SHEPHERD’S MAGICAL JEMIMA PUDDLEDUCK.  Seal Silver Tabby Point  & White.  6/11/08.  Attractive girl of quite good size and weight for just over eight months and of pleasing type.  Long slender body is firm and well muscled with elegant well shaped limbs ending in neat oval feet in proportion.  Head shows short fairly broad wedge, I would like just a little more width to high cheek-bones, quite good breadth to gently rounded muzzle with defined whisker break and short curled whiskers.  Ears are medium large, broad at the base and of good shape, spaced well apart, but not set quite low enough, hint of slight muffs at base and tiny tufts at tips.  Large expressive eyes are shaped like rounded almonds and set wide apart and at a slight slant.  Flat skull curves forward at brow, stop is quite well defined, nose is a touch long and chin recedes a little and needs more depth.  Well covered with fine silk quite dense coat, very slight curl to hairs giving rexing all over but no real regular waves on back and sides, very shallow ripples on flanks, slight ripples on upper forelegs, plush on lower part of all legs, rexing down chest and well covered under-parts, loose waves on tail.  Tail is of good shape and almost balances.  Calm, affectionate girl.,  4.  STRETTON’S CHARNFIELD CHEECHAQUA.  Seal Point.  30/10/08.  Well grown girl of good size and weight for eight and a half months and of moderately pleasing type.  Long slender body is firm and well muscled, of good substance with good underlying foreign boning; legs are elegant, slender and shapely ending in neat oval paws in proportion.  Head shows short fairly broad wedge with sufficient width to cheeks, a touch fine across the muzzle and showing a definite pinch rather than a defined whisker break, giving a slightly square and angular appearance to the muzzle.  Medium ears are broad at the base and spaced well apart, but not set low enough.  Expressive rounded almond shaped eyes are of good size and set wide apart with a slight upward slant to outer edges.  Flat skull curves forward to brow, good stop, chin is just level and of reasonably good depth.  Well covered in fine silky coat, quite dense but with very only slight rexing so appears almost straight on back, sides and flanks, shallow ripples in lower flanks, plush on legs, slightly more curl on chest and back of neck and loose ripples along tail, tummy is well covered.  Tail tapers evenly to finer rounded tip, length just balances.  Very affectionate girl and demanding of attention.  5.  EDMOND’S SCHARNFIELD CHIQUI.  Darker Points coat pattern. 10/4/09.  Litter sister to fourth placed girl and very similar in appearance.  Well grown for her age and of good weight and substance with slender long well-muscled body and elegant well shaped slender legs ending in neat oval feet in proportion.  Head shows same definite pinch to muzzle and lack of breadth, whiskers are short and curled.  Ears are medium large, broad at the base and of good shape, spaced well apart but not set low enough, overall more of a Burmese look to top of head.  Expressive rounded almond shaped eyes are set wide apart and at a slight slant.  Flat skull curves forward at brow, good stop, slightly long in the nose, chin recedes and needs a little more depth.  Well covered with fine coat, but rather open, thick and fluffy rather than silky, again only very slight rexing so no regular waves or ripples and appearing almost straight on back and sides and with harsh guard hairs along spine-line and on lower back, very slight ripples on flanks, plush down legs, well covered tummy.  Tail of good shape is short to balance.  Good natured and talkative.
Korat Neuter, Male:  One cat entered.  1PC & BOB.  EVANS’S MAIPENRAI DOWJAI.  20/8/07.  Mature handsome lad, balanced and of good overall type.  Balanced  semi-cobby body is well filled and of very good weight and substance, feeling firm and muscular with good foreign boning, gently rounded chest and slender elegant well shaped legs ending in compact oval paws in proportion.   Heart-shaped face with broad flat forehead and good width to cheeks tapering to gently rounded muzzle of good breadth.  Medium large broad based ears are of good shape, set high enough when he is settled and alert.  Lovely large luminous eyes are of very good shape, held well open and set wide apart to give typical alert expression, colour is clear green with only very slight hint of yellow to outer edges of iris.  In profile shows good depth to skull with quite good stop, nose sloped down and has just the hint of a tiny bump, chin is level and of fairly good depth.  Fine medium length coat lies very close and has a super silky texture, in superb condition and displaying a gleaming shine.  Attractive medium blue-grey colour, even in tone with good silvery sheen to body, limbs, ears and face, just a few faint ghost rings near end of tail.  Tail tapers from heavier base to finer rounded tip and is just short to balance.  Calm, good natured boy who showed himself to advantage
Korat Neuter, Female:  One cat entered.  1PC.  RUSSELL’S PR KOORAHK SUMI.  4/3/07.  Mature attractive girl, but not in a very lady-like mood today and distinctly unwilling to be handled.  Slender semi-cobby body of medium size and very good weight and substance, well muscled and firm with gently rounded chest and elegant well shaped limbs ending in neat oval feet in proportion.  Heart-shaped face has good width to cheeks and quite broad flat forehead, tapers to slightly fine and pointed muzzle.  Medium size ears are broad at the base and of good shape, held almost too high.  Large lustrous eyes are of good shape, held fairly well open considering her bad mood, and set wide apart and at a slight slant, colour is green with an amber cast.  In profile shows slight stop, nose slopes down, chin is just level and a little shallow.  Coat is fine and of medium length, perhaps a touch long on the back and not quite as close lying or silky as the boy above, but acceptable and in very good condition with a gleaming sheen.  Rather dark blue grey in colour with some silvery tipping in places.  Tail tapers evenly to finer tip and appears a little short to balance.  Not a happy bunny and full of hiss and grumbles, I gave her some leeway because she was upset and after some reflection decided to award the certificate by a small margin.
Egyptian Mau Neuter:  One boy entered, plus one to be considered for Best of Breed.  1.  PC withheld.  LLOYD’S SHANTARNIA KHEPHREN.  Bronze.  29/3/07.  Attractive young man, who looks younger and less mature that his age would indicate.  Slender long body is of medium size, a little rangy and slightly lean in the flanks, but of very good weight for size and feeling firm with sound muscle tone, gently rounded chest and elegant well shaped slender legs ending in compact rounded paws in proportion.  Head shows modified wedge with rounded contours and good breadth to gently rounded muzzle, nose is of uniform width.  Ears of medium size are broad at the base and of good shape and spaced well apart.  Large lustrous rounded almond shaped eyes are set wide apart under level straight brows; colour is gooseberry green with a slight amber cast.  Very gentle curve to brow, slight dip in profile line to nose, chin is level and of fairly good depth.  Fine close lying coat is of medium length, although a touch long on the back, but is rather flat, lacking the density and resilience typical of a Mau, in very good condition with a healthy sheen.  Pattern of well spaced small spots in warm medium brown is evenly distributed and contrasts quite well against the warm golden toned agouti ground, spine line is rather solid, broken bracelets and spots on legs and broken rings along tail, necklace is well broken; “M” and scarab on forehead, mascara effect to eyes surrounded by lighter spectacles, fairly faint bars on cheeks.  Tail tapers evenly to finer tip which has a definite fixed deviation, and is a fraction short to balance.  Calm, gentle boy and very good natured.  Sorry to withhold – he has a rather feminine look and lacks maturity, this coupled with his rather flat coat texture and the distinct tail fault meant I felt unable to award him a PC.  BOB to ANDERSON-KEEBLE’S GR PR SANTILLO FEROMESES MERCURY.  Silver.  10/7/07.  A large handsome lad, who is well balanced, mature and of good overall type with a distinctly strong masculine appearance.  Long slender muscular body is very well filled, heavy and substantial, feeling firm with level back, gently rounded chest and slender, well shaped slender limbs ending in compact rounded paws in proportion.  Head forms balanced modified wedge with rounded contours and good breadth to muzzle and uniform width to nose.  Well spaced medium size ears are broad at the base, cupped forward and of good shape.  Large lustrous rounded almond shape eyes are set wide apart under level brows to give super “worried” expression, gooseberry green in colour with just the hint of a yellow cast.  Good profile line to nose shows slight dip, chin is level and of fairly good depth.  Coat is fine, close-lying, dense and resilient with a good silky texture and a lovely glossy sheen.  Well defined pattern of dark charcoal spots is evenly distributed and contrasts against a clear silver agouti ground; one or two lined spots on sides near shoulders, slightly solid on lower back, double necklace, both broken, bars and spots on legs, good facial markings with defined “M” and complex scarab and attractive mascara effect to eyes surrounded by light spectacles.  Tail is slightly heavy at the base and tapers evenly to finer rounded tip, length almost balances.  Confident, alert and friendly boy.
Snowshoe Neuter Assessment:  Three cats entered.  Unfortunately the copies of the critiques I wrote on the day have been misplaced and so I cannot reproduce them here, although the owners received the handwritten copies on show-day.  Merit to HOGAN’S BITZAGLITZ ICE-STORM.  Male Blue Point.  13/7/08.  Merit to MACKENZIE’S DEANFIELD FANCIFUL.  Female Seal Point.  19/4/06.  No merit to COLDENUFFORSNOW QANUK.  Male Blue Point.  18/5/07. 
A V Breeders Adult, part a:  Five cats present, but one withdrawn and one not willing to be handled today, so only three cats judged.  1.  BRYNES’S GR CH BOUNTIFUL O’SU’GAR. Female Black Smoke Devon Rex.  9/8/07.  Very attractive mature lady of good type.  Slender well balanced body is of very good weight, firm and muscular to the touch with good underlying foreign bone-structure, elegant slender well shaped legs ending in neat oval feet in proportion.  Head forms short broad wedge with high cheek-bones of good width and strength and breadth to gently rounded muzzle, showing defined whisker break and short curled whiskers.  Large wide based ears are of good shape, spaced well apart and set low, modest muffs and tiny tufts at tips.  Large lustrous eyes are shaped like rounded almonds, set wide apart and at a slight slant to give typical “wicked” expression.  Flat skull curves forward to brow, good stop, short straight nose, chin is level and of fairly good depth.  Well covered with silky fine coat, dense and with good curl to hairs giving regular defined waves that can be felt along back, sides and flanks, a little sparse around the neck and throat and at tops of forelegs, ripple down legs and chest, down on tummy, loose waves along tail.  Tail tapers evenly to finer rounded tip, length almost balances.  Delightful temperament, very relaxed and a real purr-box.  2.  KURPHY’S KALTES RHAPSODY IN BLUE.  Female Blue Self Devon Rex.  18/8/08.  Attractive girl looking mature and well developed and of very pleasing type.  Long slender body is firm and well muscled with elegant shapely limbs ending in neat oval paws in proportion.  Head shows short broad wedge with good width to high cheeks and breadth to gently rounded muzzle with defined whisker break and curled whiskers.  Fairly large ears are broad at the base and of good shape, spaced well apart but could be set just a touch lower for perfection, some slight muffs and tiny tufts at tips.  Large rounded almond shaped eyes are set wide apart and at a slight slant to give typical expression.  Flat skull curves forward to brow, good stop, short nose, chin recedes very slightly and is of fairly good depth.  Covered is fine silky coat, but hairs are too short to curl except very slightly on flanks to give small ripples, slightly rexing on chest and down on tummy, very loose waves along tail.  Tail is of good shape and just short to balance.  Good natured girl and very easy to handle.   3.  TAMS’S POOLSIDE TANTALIZINGTORTIE.  Blue Tortie Devon Rex.  14/9/08.
A V Breeders Adult, part b:  Five cats present.  1.  HOLT & HIGGINS’S NEMOREZ ALLTHATHEAVENALLOWS.  Female Asian Blue Ticked Tabby.  27/5/07.  Very attractive young lady, mature and well developed and of good overall type.  Balanced slender body is lithe and elegant and of very good weight and substance, feeling firm and well muscled, straight back, gently rounded chest and elegant slender well shaped legs ending in neat oval paws in proportion.  Head shows short wide wedge, quite blunt in the muzzle with slightly rounded top between well spaced medium large ears of good shape.  Lovely large lustrous rich golden yellow eyes are of very good shape and set wide apart to give typical Burmese expression.  Very gentle curve to brow, very good break, short straight nose and level chin of fairly good depth.  Coat is of medium length, fine and very close lying with a smooth satiny texture, shown in super condition and displaying a glossy sheen.  Pattern of subtle but distinct ticking in medium blue grey is evenly distributed over warm pale mushroom base, well broken necklace, multiple narrow bars on legs; “M” and skullcap on forehead, attractive mascara effect to eyes surrounded by light spectacles, well defined pencilling on face, faint “thumb-prints” on backs of ears.  Tail tapers evenly to “paintbrush” tip and just balances.  Confident lively girl and very sweet natured – lovely expression.   2.  LACHLAN’S YOKOTA BOUDICCA ICENI.  Female Blue Tabby Tonkinese.  8/9/08.  Pretty girl who is developing well and of good overall type.  Elegant slender body is of very good weigh, firm and muscular with gently rounded chest and elegant slender shapely legs ending in neat oval paws in proportion.  Head shows medium wedge with good breadth to gently rounded muzzle with whisker break.  Well spaced medium large ears are broad at the base and of good shape.  Large lustrous slightly blue green eyes are shaped like round almonds and set wide apart and at a slight slant to give typical expression.  Slight curve to brow, gentle break, level chin is of fairly good depth.  Pattern of even well defined ticking in medium blue grey is evenly distributed over warm pale mushroom ground, well broken necklace, multiple narrow bars on legs, “M” and skullcap on forehead, attractive mascara effect to eyes surrounded by lighter spectacles and attractive pencilling on cheeks.  Tail tapers evenly to finer rounded tip and balances nicely.  Sweet natured girl, alert and affectionate.   Extra 2.  DURDEN’S CH SHINARHA TRULI SCRUMPTIOUS.  Lilac Tortie Tonkinese.  3/3/02.  3.  THOMAS’S TOMASTAR LOTTIE.  Female Brown Spotted Bengal.  6/6/08.
A V Junior Adult:  Four cats present.  Junior Adult:  Four cats present.  1.  JOHNSON & JOHNSON’S KASHYK CZAR DOMBROVSKI.  Male Russian Blue.  8/10/08.  Handsome boy just over 9 months old and looking well developed and of good overall type.  Long slender body is of good size, weight and substance, strong yet graceful and feeling firm and muscular with good foreign bone-structure.  Elegant well shaped legs of good length ending in compact oval paws in proportion.  Head forms short wedge with good breadth to muzzle and full prominent whisker-pads.  Flat top of head between medium large ears which are broad at the base and fairly tall with pointed tips, set just high enough on head, but could be just a little more upright and taller for perfection.  Expressive large almond-shaped eyes are set wide apart and at a slight slant, colour is medium green with an amber cast to outer edges of iris at present.  In profile brow shows a very slight curve, but almost flat and I was just able to see correct angle above eyes formed with profile line to nose, which has a shallow dip; chin is level and of fairly good depth.  Good double coat is fine and of medium length, quite soft and velvety in texture, however it lays a little flat to the body as yet and lacks that really typical dense plush feel which will hopefully come as he matures; shown in superb condition.  Colour is an even medium blue grey with a silvery sheen visible particularly around head, shoulders and limbs; a few very faint ghost rings near end of tail.  Tail tapers evenly to rounded tip and is a fraction short to balance.  Confident, relaxed and very good natured young man of some promise, I look forward to seeing how he develops.  2.  HALLIGAN & HALLIGAN’S CH BRAMBLEWOOD CAPERJACK.  Male Brown Spotted Bengal.  7/8/07.  Handsome strong masculine looking boy although of medium size, showing very pleasing type.  Long slender body is firm, muscular and of very good weight and substance, broad gently rounded chest and slender shapely legs ending in compact round paws in proportion.  Head is a touch large to correctly balance body and forms short broad wedge accentuated by well developed jowls, showing good breadth to gently rounded muzzle, nose is fairly broad.  Well spaced medium size ears are broad and the base and of good shape.  Expressive greenish yellow eyes are shaped like rounded almonds and set wide apart and at a slight slant.  Gentle curve to brow, very distinct concave curve in profile line to nose, chin is level and needs a little more depth.  Fine silky coat lies very close to the body, rather lacking in density and resilience, feeling a bit flat, in super condition with a glossy shine.  Pattern of rich warm seal brown spots is evenly distributed and contrasts nicely against warm golden toned agouti ground, rich and quite bright with some glitter visible, a few linked spots on sides of body merge into part rosettes, slightly solid spine line, double necklace is broken, broken bracelets and pots on legs, broken rings on tail.  “M” and scarab on forehead, attractive mascara effect to eyes surrounded by lighter spectacles, well defined facial markings.  Tail is a little fine, especially towards the tip and is of medium length to balance.  Very shy and tense boy, very nervous and not showing himself to advantage today, but very good natured.  3.  TAM’S POOLSIDE TANTALIZINGTORTIE.  Female Blue Tortie Devon Rex.  14/9/07.    
A V Non-breeders Adult:  One cat present.  1.  DESOLLA’S GR CH BRUNNBACKEW’S SAMBESI.  Male Usual Abyssinian.  25/3/07.
A V Kitten:  Six kittens present.  1.  BRYNES’S BOUNTIFUL DESIGNER LABEL.  2.  HOLT & HIGGINS’S NEMOREZ ASHAMAMAGIC.  Male Asian Brown Ticked Tabby.  13/12/08.  3.  SHAPHERD’S MAGICAL JEMIMA PUDDLEDUCK. 
A V Non-breeders Kitten:  Five kittens entered.  1.  DALE’S ADNIOSH FANCY THAT.  Female Sphynx.  18/2/09.  2.  HAYHURST’S CURLYPURPOT LOVE ME DO.  HUTCHINSON’S TOBYSDEN WILLIAMOF ORANGE.  Male Brown Spotted Bengal.  8/3/09.

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Mrs E Culf

My sincere thanks to Marie Rose and the Committee for my invitation to judge today, and for all their hospitality, breakfast was especially welcome after a long journey!  I was extremely fortunate to enlist the excellent help of Dorothy Hughes, whose expertise and good humour kept us both going throughout an exceedingly busy day!  Finally, many thanks to the exhibitors, I had some magnificent cats to judge, and thoroughly enjoyed my day, thank you all.    

CLASS 128       AOV SLH CHAMPION, MALE
GCC, GRANT’S NOYNAROCK MIKA, 67 31ft, CREAM TABBY & WHITE NORWEGIAN FOREST, 15.08.07
Very handsome boy, posing beautifully in his double pen and really looking the part, distinguished and poised.  Very good shape head, triangular, with all sides equal, slightly rounded forehead and profile is almost completely straight, firm and strong chin and muzzle, white markings around the chin.  Once you have his full attention, he has well opened large oval shaped eyes, that are set slightly obliquely.  Very good width at base of well positioned ears that are well furnished and well tufted, but could ideally be a fraction larger to enhance the balanced appearance some more.  His coat is in good condition, the woolly undercoat being covered by a smoother overcoat with long, coarse and glossy guard hairs, just a touch of greasiness near tail which is long and bushy, easily reaching to the neck.  Big and strongly built boy, with a powerful yet elegant long and muscular body and standing high on legs, back legs visibly longer than the front, tufted large round paws. I can well imagine him foraging in the great outdoors of his natural heritage, yet he has the perfect showbench temperament, friendly and relaxed. 
RGCC, GRANT’S CH NOYNAROCK ZACH, 67 31a, BLUE & WHITE NORWEGIAN FOREST, 21.06.07
I really loved this boy’s regal stance, and his whiskers are surely the most stunning long and curled ones of the day!  Nicely shaped head, equal sided triangle, long and straight profile, with slightly rounded forehead.  Fairly strong chin and level bite.  Well set large, oval eyes set obliquely and vivid green in colour, super alert expression.  Large ears are set high with the lines of the ears following the line of the head to the chin, with good width at the base, good furnishings but lacking tufts at the tips.  He was wearing a distinct double coat, with the undercoat being covered by the overcoat of coarser guard hairs covering the back and sides, but the condition felt a little greasy in places, and was separating slightly along the back, but I made allowances for this given the heat of the day.  Good body length and fairly reasonable weight, I would prefer to see a little more substance to the body, though his body and legs did feel strong and muscular.  Ideally the tail could be a fraction longer to reach the neck, though it does reach the shoulder blades.  He has a wonderful aristocratic expression and enjoyed being handled. 

CLASS 129       AOV SLH CHAMPION FEMALE
GCC, ASSINDER’S CH GEBUHRCOONS’ DREAM DATE, 64 41, BROWN TABBY MAINE COON, 29.03.01
What a wonderful, mature female, oozing style and quality.  Wonderful size and structure, particularly for a female, whilst retaining her femininity.  Excellent shape to head, being medium long and slightly less wide, super high cheek bones and full cheeks, uniform width to nose with shallow concave curve to the profile, pencil straight line from nose leather to strong deep chin, and square muzzle.  Her slightly obliquely set eyes are full and round, vibrant green in colour, helping to provide such an alert and exquisite expression.  Very pleasing body size and balance, standing on strong legs, with a long flowing tail to balance.  Superb presentation of her brown tabby coat, glossy on top and lengthening down the back and flanks, very nice pattern definition with strong black markings on an attractive warm copper agouti ground colour, showing just a touch of white around her mouth.  A fabulous example of the breed. 
RGCC, BULLIVANT’S CH DESTINY SILVER ZE SVOBODY, 63s, USUAL SILVER SOMALI, 29.10.05
What a playful character this young lady was today, such a happy and charismatic girl.  Her head is a moderate wedge shape, with gently curving contours, the forehead is high and she has a gently rounded muzzle and cheeks, and the desired smiling, if slightly cheeky and impish, expression!  Profile shows slight break, with a very slight bump towards the tip of the nose.  Good width between large ears that are set well apart, with delicate silvery tufts on the tips, displaying the desired crescent shape when viewed from behind.  Large and expressive almond shape eyes, bright and rich amber to copper colour, framed by dark pencil surround and lighter coloured spectacles.  Her body is medium in build, firm and muscular feel to the body and limbs, long legs and tufted oval paws, long well furnished tail that tapers slightly.  Her coat is soft and fine, laying flat along the spine and a little seasonally short at the moment, needing her ruff to develop some more to complete the picture.  The base hair of the coat is silvery white ticked with black, and although there is some slight tarnishing in places, the overall impression is silver.  Her ear tips and tufts and facial markings are black, as are the toe tufts and heels.  She was so very friendly, we thought she could be calling as she chattered away to us, nibbling my hands gently and demanding some extra attention!

CLASS 168       AC BIRMAN PREMIER MALE
GPC, SKELDING’S PR POLAPAWZ DRAKOS STAR, 13c5, RED POINT, 16.07.06
I do not believe I’ve seen this gorgeous lad since he was a kitten, he really does look extremely stylish and was wearing a wonderfully presented thick and silky soft coat, the palest of cream in colour with a hint of a golden halo,  and contrasting well with his orangey red points.  Lovely Birman type, the head is broad and rounded, medium length nose, full round cheeks tapering gently to a full chin.  Medium sized ears are spaced well apart.  Almost round blue eyes have such a soulful expression, could be a touch deeper in colour for perfection.  Nicely proportioned boy, the body is long and strong, medium length thick set legs and short round clean white paws, bushy tail in proportion.  Gloves, socks and gauntlets are fairly well matching.  Exudes such a super nature, very friendly and keen to show himself off. 
RGPC, MURRAY’S PR DALTEEMA KREAMKRAKA, 13c7, CREAM POINT, 03.06.08
Excellent body size and weight on this young man, just over a year old and looking extremely handsome and beautifully proportioned.  Excellent Birman type, head shape is broad and rounded with well placed medium sized ears, fairly full cheeks and firm chin.  Medium length to nose with slight dip to the profile.  Almost round expressive eyes are vibrant deep blue colour.  Sparkling white feet markings, even gloves and matching length full gauntlets.  Presented to absolute perfection, his palest his off-white coat was long and thick, so soft and he has a ruff to frame the head, whilst his soft cream points show some ghost tabby markings, which is not unusual for this colour.  Unfortunately today he really didn’t seem to be over-enamored with proceedings, as he was curling himself up into a ball and holding his ears flat most of the time during his assessment, such a shame as otherwise he was a very close contender for the top award.

CLASS 134a     TABBY/TORTIE TABBY BIRMAN ADULT MALE
CC, FRANCIS’ NORVIN ROYALPRIDE, 13c12, BLUE TABBY POINT, 07.06.08
An extremely handsome youngster, of most pleasing Birman type.  His skull is broad and rounded, full cheeks taper gently to a firm chin, level bite.  Medium sized ears are placed well apart and show delicate thumb marks.  Medium length nose with gentle dip to the profile, flattering butterfly marking under the nose, adding to his appeal.  I loved his gorgeous expression, his deep blue eyes are almost round and framed by light coloured spectacle markings.  Excellent body size and structure already, with a firm muscular feel to the body, thick set limbs and short paws, his tail is reasonable length and displaying rings on the underside.  Sparkling white feet markings, gloves are almost level albeit the right front has a minimal amount of white on the inner toe, and his gauntlets are medium in length and rounded, left is a little more untidy.  Striking blue tabby markings, that contrast well with his soft and expertly presented pale bluish white coat, the head shows some colour over the top of the forehead, I hope this doesn’t go too far as a hooded appearance will detract from his overall look.  Wonderful nature, great to handle. 
2ND, ALLEN’S LALOLA MISTER DARCY, 13c14, LILAC TABBY POINT, 11.06.08
I really loved this boy’s type and size, his head is broad and rounded, he has full cheeks that taper gently to a firm chin, medium sized well place ears.  Medium length nose with slight dip to the profile, a very slight nose bump present.  Stunning deep blue eyes, almost round in shape and framed by light coloured spectacle markings, a really vibrant and piercing expression.  Excellent body size and weight, well proportioned limbs and bushy tail to balance well.  Sparkling white feet markings, good even gloves and matching tapered gauntlets.  His pale magnolia coat is perhaps a little short at the moment, he needs his ruff to develop to frame the head, but the coat was prepared well and shows good contrast with his lilac tabby points colouring and pattern.  When I first saw both these boys together in their pens, I must say that I expected this fellow to be my winner, but sadly, when I checked his bite I discovered that it was overshot, which was confirmed by the duty vet, and this negative meant he slipped down the rankings.  He also let himself down slightly with his temperament today. 

CLASS 134b     TABBY/TORTIE TABBY BIRMAN ADULT FEMALE
BOB, BROWN’S GR CH MLYWARD MILLICENT MARTIN, 13c14, LILAC TABBY POINT, 13.04.04
A serene and beautiful looking female, of excellent Birman type.  She has wonderful deep blue eyes, such a dreamy expression.  Very good body size and weight, well proportioned girl.  Her silky soft palest magnolia coat had been presented to heavenly perfection, not a hair out of place, and showing delicate contrast with soft lilac tabby points colouring, Vidal Sassoon would be proud!   I understand she gained a new title today, many congratulations on her Imperial!

CLASS 140a     BROWN/BLUE TABBY (INC BI-COLOUR) MAINE COON ADULT MALE
CC, KILMARTIN’S RUMTUMTUGGER DE NIRO, 64 41, BROWN CLASSIC TABBY, 11.09.08
A handsome young lad, just ten months old and understandably still looking a little kittenish, needing to puff his chest out a little, like his filmstar namesake!  Good head proportions, being medium long and slightly less wide, high cheek bones and cheeks filling out well.  Uniform width to nose with shallow concave curve to profile, good line from nose leather to chin, excellent square muzzle.  Well placed ears are large and wide at the base, good furnishings and long tufts.  Expressive green eyes, full and round and spaced wide apart.  Lovely length to body, just looking a tad narrow at the moment, substantial legs and large tufted paws, long flowing tail to balance well.  Well groomed coat, the undercoat is developing, top coat is glossy and a little short, ruff and breeches coming through.  Nicely patterned, though the black spine line is fairly wide.  Very friendly lad, delightful to handle.

CLASS 140b     BROWN/BLUE TABBY (INC BI-COLOUR) MAINE COON ADULT FEMALE
BOB, ASSINDER’S CH GEBUHRCOONS’ DREAM DATE, SEE CLASS 129

CLASS 141       SILVER TABBY SERIES MAINE COON ADULT
BOB, KILMARTIN’S CH LADY MARMALADE OF COONCITY, 64 41esw, TORTIE SILVER CLASSIC TABBY & WHITE FEMALE,  05.08.07
An attractive female, wearing a well presented coat, such a striking mix of colours, with a silver ground intermingling well with black and strong tortie elements.  Nicely balanced female, with good head proportions, alert and expressive green eyes, super profile with a perfect shallow concave curve, fairly strong square muzzle.  Lovely ears for size, though she had a tendency to hold them slightly outwards at times.  Well grown and lovely nature. 
CC, MELIA’S NITERAP LADYSTARDUST, 64 41sw, SILVER CLASSIC TABBY & WHITE FEMALE, 19.08.08
Another impressive female, just eleven months old.  Very pleasing head proportions, the length to breadth ratio is just right, she has high cheek bones and cheeks filling out well.  Super ears for size and set, large and tall with plenty of width between them, well tufted.  Full and round green eyes are expressive and alert.  Shallow concave curve to the profile, reasonably square muzzle and chin, I did ask the duty vet to check her bite, who duly confirmed that as her left lower canine teeth are slightly short, it does create an illusion of being very slightly twisted.  I was relieved to hear my initial fears were unfounded, as I really didn’t want to withhold on such a lovely exhibit.  Excellent body size and weight already, substantial limbs and large round tufted paws, flowing tail to balance.  Very well presented glossy silver tabby top coat, clean white markings and displaying slight tarnishing, particularly on the head and shoulders.  Very friendly girl, enjoying her day out. 

CLASS 145a     AC COLOURPOINTED/MITTED (INC RED & TABBY SERIES) RAGDOLL ADULT MALE
CC & BOB, GRIFFITHS & SCOTT’S RAGTASIA JAQUE SON, 66a, BLUE COLOURPOINTED, 21.06.08
Very gentle and placid young lad, just over a year old and going through the inbetween phase of his development, where he still looks a little immature.  Good head shape, broad with a flat plane between medium sized ears that tilt forwards gently.  Cheeks and muzzle still filling out, needing just slightly more roundness for perfection, his chin also falls away a little.  Medium nose with gentle dip to the profile.  Large, well opened eyes are slightly obliquely set, colour could be a little deeper but is bluer at the centres.  Well grown and well proportioned boy, excellent body length and structure, strong and sturdy limbs and well tufted paws, long tail to balance well.  His coat is beautifully presented, soft and silky, medium in length and fairly dense, palest bluish white and contrasting exquisitely with his soft blue points colour, slightly darker area on the tummy.  Lovely boy to handle, just wanted to cuddle!

CLASS 145b     AC COLOURPOINTED/MITTED (INC RED & TABBY SERIES) RAGDOLL ADULT FEMALE
CC, GRIFFITHS & SCOTT’S RAGTASIA DAISY MAE, 66a, BLUE COLOURPOINTED, 21.06.08
Pretty young lady, the litter sister to the boy, and at the moment she is a little more forward in her development, as she does have a slightly more rounded and balanced look than him.  Sadly, she didn’t seem to be enjoying her day out as much, and was a little timid whilst being handled and also tending to stare, making her lovely blue eyes a little bold in shape.  Good head shape, nice width between medium sized ears, well developed cheeks and rounded muzzle, gentle dip to the profile, good chin.  Lovely body size and weight for a female, strong and sturdy with proportionate limbs and bushy tail to balance.  Like her brother, she was prepared to perfection, also wearing a soft and silky dense pale bluish white coat, contrasting well with her points. 

CLASS 148a     SEAL POINT BIRMAN KITTEN MALE
Three very promising young kittens, they were all of a high quality and I would not be surprised to see the placings and the BOB being swapped around as they develop, I shall enjoy watching all their progress in the months ahead.
1ST, WATKINS’ KRYSTALTOZE UDOLPHO, 24.03.09
What a lovely character this boy has, running to the front of the pen and so keen to come out and play and reluctant to be left alone!  Very pleasing Birman type, his skull already shows good breadth with well placed medium ears, cheeks filling out well and tapering gently to firm chin.  Medium length nose with slight dip in profile, a very slight bump.  Almost round expressive eyes, the colour is memorably sensational, deep sapphire blue.  Good body size and weight, proportionate limbs and bushy tail.  Sparkling white feet markings, gloves are even across the paw, socks are even if a tad short, gauntlets are matching length, the left has a more squared off finish than the right.  Well presented pale beige coat contrasting well with seal points colour that is coming through nicely. 

CLASS 148b     SEAL POINT BIRMAN KITTEN FEMALE
1ST & BOB, KEEPING’S BAYGAZER SELESTE, 22.03.09
An extremely pretty female, a real sweetheart.  Lovely Birman type, broad and rounded skull, with medium sized well placed ears.  Medium length nose with dip in profile, cheeks filling out well and tapering gently to firm chin, and bite appears level though she is teething at the moment, her bottom front baby teeth must be with the tooth fairy having already vanished!  Beautiful eye shape and colour, such a serene and gentle expression.  Well grown and well proportioned female, good body weight and structure.  Chalk white feet markings, her gloves are even, socks good and gauntlets almost match, the left is slightly shorter than the right.  Wearing a well presented soft and silky pale beige kitten coat that contrasts well with her deep seal points colour, she has the beginnings of a ruff to frame the head, it was her soulful and poised look that tipped the scales for BOB her way today.  Delightful nature to boot, purring and kneading with her front paws. 
2ND, JONES’ DOMUSFELIUM AMORE MIO, 04.02.09
Another pretty girl, just needing a little more time as she goes through the phase where she is developing at different rates.  Her skull is fairly broad and rounded, needing a fraction more fullness to the cheeks and chin area for perfection.  Medium length to nose with dip to the profile, although she does have a nose bump too.  Gorgeous deep blue eyes, shape is almost round when she is relaxed though she did tend to stare a little.  Excellent body size and weight, with sturdy limbs and short strong paws, good tail length that just needs to be bushier.  Her gloves and gauntlets are symmetrical, even gloves and just medium length tapered gauntlets, pristine white in colour.  Well presented soft pale beige coat, seal points colour still developing.  Lovely nature, she just needs to relax a little more as she becomes used to the show scene. 

CLASS 151a     RED/CREAM/TORTIE GROUP BIRMAN KITTEN
1ST & BOB, BROWN’S DALTEEMA CHAMPAGNE QUARTZ, 13c5, RED POINT MALE, 23.02.09
Here is another extremely promising kitten, looking so very handsome already.  Very good Birman type, cheeks are filling out well, tapering gently to a firm chin, medium length nose with dip to the profile, well placed medium sized ears and expressive almost round blue eyes.  Well grown young man, body is long and filling out well, excellent weight and muscular tones, proportionate limbs and bushy tail.  He is still very young and his points colouring is very pale red, making exact definition of his white feet markings more than a little difficult, but I believe they are acceptable, with the gloves being generous but within the limits, gauntlets may be slightly shorter than the ideal, particularly the right but today I was happy to give him the benefit of any doubt, whilst his colouring is still developing.  Beautifully presented soft and silky palest cream coat is still growing.  An affectionate youngster, delightful to judge.
 
CLASS 152       TABBY/TORTIE TABBY BIRMAN KITTEN
1ST & BOB, BAXTER’S ELMARLAY BABBLING BROOKE, 13c20, LILAC TORTIE TABBY FEMALE, 03.02.09
What a beautiful looking female, she has a real chocolate box expression.  Very promising young lady, looking well balanced and very composed.  Lovely head type, cheeks filling out well, nicely placed medium sized ears, medium length nose with slight dip in the profile, good chin.  Irresistible expression from gorgeous deep sapphire blue eyes, of perfect almost round shape.  Well grown and well proportioned female, already showing excellent body size and weight, medium length thick set limbs and short paws, lovely tail to balance.  Her markings are still developing, and I would be keen to see more tabby markings coming through, as at the moment she has lilac and pale cream colours on the points, but the tabby element is less visible, albeit there is the faintest line for an M marking on the forehead and some barring on the front legs.  Gloves and gauntlets appear to be even, though the points colouring does need to develop more to distinguish the white areas fully.  Wonderful nature, so happy to be handled, I could have taken her home with me! 

CLASS 159a     SILVER TABBY SERIES MAINE COON KITTEN MALE
1ST & BOB, OATES’ NITERAP MICKYFLYNN, 64 41dsw, RED SILVER CLASSIC TABBY & WHITE, 02.03.09
I really liked this young man, excellent head shape already, medium in length and slightly less wide, high cheek bones and cheeks filling out well, uniform width to nose with perfect shallow concave curve to the profile, pencil straight line from nose leather to strong chin, excellent squareness to muzzle, level bite.  Lovely ears for size and set, good space between them already, held tall and with tufts.  Expressive, full and round amber coloured eyes, such a vibrant look.   Well grown boy, showing strength to body and limbs, long flowing tail to balance well, creating the desired rectangular appearance the breed is renowned for.  Very pale coat, showing defined tabby markings, the silver ground colour is strong, with pale creamy red patterning on top, though I have to say I am not entirely convinced that he is “with white”, particularly due to the paleness of his overall colouring, particularly on his paws, and the hall lighting.  It will be interesting to see how he develops!  Handsome and promising boy.

2ND, RYAN’S FOXDAWN MOONSHINE, 64 41s, SILVER CLASSIC TABBY, 24.02.09
A friendly young chap, just a baby and with lots of time on his side for everything to come together, as he wasn’t looking quite as well balanced yet as my winner did today.  Good head length, high cheek bones and cheeks needing to fill out some more, as the head looks a little narrow from the cheeks down to his reasonably square muzzle, chin could be broader but is deep.  His ears are very large just now, but set well apart and are tufted.  Uniform width to nose with shallow concave curve to the profile.  Very pleasing body size and structure, firm and muscular tones and standing on substantial limbs, good size rounded and well tufted paws, long tail to reach the shoulders. Well presented and well patterned coat, showing slight mushroom tones to the head.  He was not in the best frames of mind today, grumbling gently throughout his assessment. 
3RD, BRYANT’S MIGATOBONITO CIELO CELESTE, 64 44as, BLUE SILVER MACKEREL TABBY, 13.03.09
This young man knew far too much bad language and was in a most disagreeable mood today.  He has good length to the head, but really looked too narrow across the cheeks and muzzle at the moment.  Super tall, large ears are well positioned and have tufts and furnishings.  Full, round eyes are spaced apart and slightly obliquely, pale green in colour and sharing a fiery expression with us today.  Excellent body size and structure, strong and weighty feel, substantial limbs and large round tufted paws.  Mackerel tabby patterning developing well, with unbroken spine line and numerous lines vertically down the body, well defined head markings, strong blue with silver undertones.  Such a shame he was so unhappy to be handled. 

CLASS 159b     SILVER TABBY SERIES MAINE COON KITTEN FEMALE
1ST, KILMARTIN’S NITERAP MARMAZETTE, 64 41sw, SILVER CLASSIC TABBY & WHITE, 02.03.09
Delightful youngster, the litter sister to my male winner, and again very promising.  Lovely head shape, good length to breadth ratio, cheeks are filling out well, super shallow curve to the profile, pencil straight line from nose leather to chin that is deep but could be a fraction broader to balance, excellent square muzzle, level bite.  Her ears are well set and large, good space between them and wide at the base, lovely soft and wispy tufts.  Full and round eyes, set slightly obliquely, alert and playful expression.  Well grown and well proportioned female, good body size and weight, with substantial limbs and long tail to balance well with the body contours.  Wearing a soft and slightly fluffy kitten coat, that was well presented and shows striking silver tabby defined markings, clean white feet, white chin, chest and belly.  A lovely girl. 
PEN 106, Wrong colour, therefore very sorry, I could not judge.

CLASS 172       SEAL POINT BIRMAN NEUTER
PC & BOB, COWARD’S LIZZARA SUNBEAM, MALE, 28.08.08
A gentle young lad, just a little shy this morning.  Good Birman type, he is developing well and growing quickly, especially since I last saw him as a kitten.  He has the most stunning deep blue eyes, almost round in shape and so so expressive.  Medium sized ears are well placed, fairly full cheeks that taper to chin that could be stronger, his bite appears overshot, but the duty vet confirmed this is very marginal and she did comment that he has a fine set of teeth!  Good body size and weight, strong body and medium length thick set limbs, short white paws, tail length just long enough.  His soft and silky pale beige coat was beautifully presented, and contrasts well with his seal points colouring, mask is showing slight brindling.  Sparkling white feet, good gloves and gauntlets practically match, the left responds to teasing into shape to match the right. 

CLASS 175       RED/CREAM/TORTIE GROUP BIRMAN NEUTER
BOB, SKELDING’S PR POLAPAWZ DRAKOS STAR, SEE CLASS 168
PC, MURRAY’S PR DALTEEMA KREAMKRAKA, SEE CLASS 168
2ND, SKELDING’S GR PR POLAPAWZ JUST SEB, 13c7, CREAM POINT, 16.07.06
Fabulous looking boy who I have had the pleasure of judging before.  He really looks sensational with lovely type and body size.  Broad, rounded skull, full cheeks taper gently to a firm chin, medium sized ears are well spaced apart. Medium length nose with gentle dip to the profile.  Almost round eyes, the colour is a little disappointing being pale blue.  Excellent body length and structure, muscular and well toned, with proportionate limbs and bushy tail.  His coat was in fabulous condition, so silky and presented to the last hair, contrasting delicately with soft cream points colour.  His gloves are even and sparkling white, gauntlets are very short, particularly the right one and, combined with his pale eye colour, this did just preclude him from the top honour today.  Such a friendly lad, confidently showing himself off so well.  

CLASS 183       SILVER TABBY SERIES MAINE COON NEUTER
BOB, SWIFT’S CH & PR NITERAP SWEET PETE, SILVER TABBY & WHITE MALE, 08.05.06
Handsome lad, entered solely for the BOB today, which it was a pleasure to award.  I have judged him before and he always looks so poised, exuding much confidence and appeal.  Wonderful head shape, excellent ear size and set, expressive full and round green eyes.  His body is firm and muscular, long and substantial, with thick set limbs and huge round tufted paws, long flowing tail to complete the picture.  Wearing a fabulous coat, that Burberrys would be proud to endorse, the undercoat is covered by a substantial glossy top coat, and he has a full ruff to frame the head magnificently.

CLASS 571a     AV NON-BREEDERS ADULT
1ST, ASSINDER’S CH GEBUHRCOONS’ DREAM DATE, BROWN TABBY MAINE COON FEMALE, 29.03.01
2ND, BROWN’S GR CH MLYWARD MILLICENT MARTIN, 13c14, LILAC TABBY POINT BIRMAN FEMALE, 13.04.04
3RD, POOL’S DALTEEMA STARDUST, SEAL TORTIE POINT BIRMAN FEMALE, 03.06.08

CLASS 571b     AV NON-BREEDERS ADULT
1ST, BLADES’ BIG-HANNIBAL’S DARK DEVIL, 63 31, BLACK & WHITE MAINE COON MALE, 30.05.08
2ND, MELIA’S NITERAP LADYSTARDUST, 64 41sw, SILVER CLASSIC TABBY & WHITE FEMALE, 19.08.08
3RD, PORTER’S NOYNAROCK SIGNYSVALDATTER, BROWN TABBY NORWEGIAN FOREST FEMALE, 23.05.08
4TH, CHADWICK’S INDYS JUPITER BLUE, 64 36a, BLUE SMOKE MAINE COON MALE, 19.06.08

CLASS 589a     AV NEUTER
1ST, BURGESS’ GR CH & PR COONARIA SHAMWARI, 64 41, BROWN TABBY MAINE COON MALE, 28.04.07
2ND, SKELDING’S PR POLAPAWZ DRAKOS STAR, 13c5, RED POINT BIRMAN MALE, 16.07.06
3RD, RANCE’S PR BAYGAZER VISION IN BLUE, 13c2, BLUE POINT BIRMAN MALE, 07.06.07

CLASS 589b     AV NEUTER
1ST, FEARNLEY’S PR COONARIA FIRESTORM, 64 41d, RED CLASSIC TABBY MAINE COON MALE, 25.01.08
2ND, HANDY’S NORSKMAGI TAVARIS, 67 31ts, SILVER TABBY & WHITE NORWEGIAN FOREST MALE, 24.06.08
3RD, SWITFT’S CH & PR NITERAP SWEET PETE, 64 31ts, SILVER TABBY & WHITE MAINE COON MALE, 08.05.06

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Mrs L Dutton

Gwynedd Cat Club 18th July 09. Thanks to Marie & the team for the invite, I had a thoroughly lovely day & thank you to Hayley for being such an able steward, hope we can work together again soon.
Exotic SH Non-Self Kitten Male 
1 & Bob WYATT’S EXOTIQUESAMOUR VANTASTIC 70 12a2, 7.4.09 Blue & White Bicolour of 14 weeks. What a little poppet, he is a good size & weight with a cobby shape supported on short fat legs with a short tail. Good top of head, neat ears that need to drop, smooth skull with a round head shape. Round eyes are a mid orange colour, still needing to settle. His nose is short, cheeks quite full, firm chin & a level bite but with his left canines the wrong way round, I hope this corrects itself on his second teeth. Good preparation to coat, pristine white & medium blue with blue to head & blue tail, white body. Lovely baby that I will watch with interest.
AV Kitten (14 weeks – 6 months) a
1 CROOK’S BEARDWOOD LEONARDO DAVINCI 64 41w, 28.2.09 Brown tabby & White Maine Coon male of 4.1/2 months. Handsome boy of good size with a long quite muscular body rectangular in shape with a square rump, tail in proportion, substantial legs & large round tufted paws. Medium length head, width slightly less than the length, square muzzle with firm chin & level bite with chin upper lip & nose leather falling in perpendicular line. Fairly full cheeks with high cheek bones, uniform width nose with a shallow concave curve in profile. Large tall ears, good width at base tapering to appear pointed at tip, set high & well apart complete with tufts & feathered inners. Eyes are full & round, set well apart with slightly oblique aperture & set. Excellent preparation to semi long hair coat, undercoat covered by glossy topcoat, fur short on head, neck & shoulders being longer on back, flanks & tail. Breeches & belly fur shaggy, ruff in place with good classic black tabby pattern on warm bronze ground colour. 2 WATKINS KRYSTALTOZE UDOLPHO 13c1, 24.3.09 Seal Point Birman male of almost 4 months. Lovely boy of excellent weight. Broad rounded head, medium length nose with slight dip in profile, full cheeks, firm well developed chin & level bite. Medium ears spaced well apart, almost round eyes of dark blue which are very expressive. Good size body with medium length thickset legs & short strong paws, medium length well covered tail to balance. Excellent preparation to his almost full coat, seal points well matched with mask not complete as yet, coat colour clear pale beige with slight golden hue on the back. Front paws with white symmetrical gloves ending in an even line across the paw, not going above the angle formed by the 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 CROOK’S BEARDWOOD THEO ROUSSEAU 64 41, 28.2.09 Brown Tabby Maine Coon male.
AV Kitten (14 weeks – 6 months) b
1 OATES NITERAP MICKYFLYNN 64 41dsw, 2.3.09 Red Silver Tabby & White Maine Coon male of 4.1/2 months. A beautiful boy of excellent size, weight & shape. He has a medium length head, width slightly less than length. His muzzle is square with firm chin & level bite, upper lip, chin & nose leather falling in perpendicular line. Large tall ears with good width at base tapering to appear pointed at tip, set high & well apart, tufted & feathered inners. Full round eyes which are set well apart with slightly oblique aperture & set. Long body which has good muscular feel for his age, rectangular shape, standing on substantial legs with large round paws, moderate length neck with square rump & long tail. In almost full coat which has some undercoat present being covered by glossy topcoat, fur shorter on head, neck & shoulders, longer down back, flanks & tail. Ruff & breeches coming in well. 2 CROOK’S BEARDWOOD KATE GREENAWAY 64 41e, 28.2.09 Tortie Tabby female of 4.1/2 months. A lovely girl with a medium length head width slightly less than length, square muzzle, cheeks fairly full with high cheekbones, uniform width nose with shallow concave curve in profile. Ears are large, tall, wide at base & taper towards tip, tufted with furnishings, set high & well apart. Full round eyes well spaced with slightly oblique aperture & set. Medium body of good length, rectangular shape with square rump standing on substantial legs with large round tufted paws, tail good length & well covered. Excellent preparation with black markings on warm agouti background overlaid with shades of red, some undercoat present plus glossy topcoat, lacking ruff today, fur shorter on head, neck & shoulders but longer down back, flanks & tail. A lovely young lady. 3 KILMARTIN’S NITERAP MARMAZETTE 64 41sw, 2.3.09 Silver Tabby & White female of 4.1/2 months.
AV Breeders Kitten a
1 DELANEY’S DEENLAY SHWEDAGON 13c4, 6.4.09 Lilac Point Birman male of 14 weeks. A lovely young male with good weight & shape. He has a broad rounded skull, medium length nose with slight dip in profile & lilac leather. Quite full round cheeks, well developed chin & a level bite. Medium well spaced ears, eyes a good blue colour & almost round. Good length to body with medium length thickset legs & short paws. His tail is medium length & balances well with his body. Excellent preparation to his full coat, pinkish grey points matching to all areas, mask not yet fully developed, body coat off-white magnolia colour. Front paws with pure white symmetrical gloves ending in even line across paws, not passing beyond the angle formed by the paw & leg. Back paws with pure white socks covering entire paw & gauntlets tapering up back of the leg finishing just below the point of the hock. A lovely kitten to handle. 2 KEEPING’S BAYGAZER SELESTE 13c1, 22.3.09 Seal Point Birman female of 14 weeks. Another attractive kitten with a medium broad round skull, medium length nose with slight dip in profile & seal leather. Quite full round cheeks, chin well developed & level bite. Ears are well spaced & medium size, almost round eyes of good blue colour. Body is good length with medium length legs & round paws, tail balances well with body. Good preparation to quite full coat, seal points matching quite well, mask not yet fully developed, body coat clear beige with a golden hue. Front paws with pure white symmetrical gloves ending in even line across paws, not passing beyond the angle formed by the paw & leg. Back paws with pure white socks but not matching at the front & back. 3 JONES DOMUSFELIUM AMORE MIO 13c1, 4.2.09 Seal Point Birman female.
AV Breeders Kitten b1 CHADWICK’S LIONMAINE MASAI MARA 64 41, 11.1.09 Brown Tabby Maine Coon female of 6 months. What a stunning girl, she has a medium length head, nasal bridge equidistant from ear line & nose tip, width slightly less than length of head. Her muzzle is square with a firm chin, chin, upper lip & nose leather falling in a perpendicular line. Cheeks fairly full, high cheekbones & a level bite. She has a uniform width nose with a shallow concave curve at nasal bridge in profile. Ears are large, tall & wide at base tapering to appear pointed at tip, tufted & feathered, set high & well apart. Full round eyes well spaced with slightly oblique aperture & set. She has good weight for age, solid & quite muscular  with good breadth of chest, long with substantial legs & large round tufted paws in proportion creating the rectangular shape with a squared rump & a long tail which is wide at base tapering to tip & well covered. Excellent preparation to her almost full coat, her undercoat is covered by a substantial glossy topcoat; fur is shorter on neck, head & shoulders becoming longer down back, flanks & tail, ruff & breeches in place with shaggy fur to breeches & tummy area. Black tabby markings on a warm copper agouti ground colour, brick nose leather with brown paw pads & eye rims. A very attractive girl that I look forward to seeing again. 2 BULLIVANT’S BARANCHRI GUINEVERE 63cs, 13.2.09 Blue Silver Somali female of 5 months. This is a very feminine, graceful & pretty girl that was obviously a silver. She has a moderate wedge with brow, cheek & profile lines having gentle contours, there is a slight rise form nose to forehead which is quite high with good width between her ears. There is a shallow indentation forming the muzzle when viewed from the front & a slight break in profile with a firm neck. Ears are set wide, broad at base & large & in proportion, pricked well, cupped & tufted with inner edges well furnished. She has large almond shaped eyes with an oblique set & amber colour, very expressive & bright. Eyes have a dark surround circled by lighter ‘specs’ with short dark pencil lines at both edges of eyes, inner being vertical with outer pointing to ears. Her body is firm & lithe of medium size with a level back, long legs with oval tufted paw & a long well covered tail which is broad at base tapering slightly to tip & of well balanced length. Excellent preparation to this young lady, her coat is soft & fine, dense & laying flat along her spine, medium length apart from being shorter on shoulders. She has a ruff & breeches in place although not as full as an adult. Coat is a good colour appearing glacial, silvery blue ticked with darker blue, ticking, ear tips & tufts, facial markings, top & tip of tail, toe tufts & heels are blue, colour to heels not quite covering heels. Chest, belly, underside of tail, inner legs & breeches a silvery white. She is a beautiful young lady with excellent balance & foreign type. 3 CROOK’S BEARDWOOD THEO ROUSSEAU 64 41, 28.2.09 Brown Tabby Maine Coon male.

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Mr B Fox

I thank the management for the invitation to judge here, and for the hospitality. Though not a huge entry of Burmese, yet again there were some really splendid specimens on show, and I hope everyone took the opportunity to appreciate them – I certainly did!

Class 416, Burmese Premier Female (3)

GP: Jubb’s Pr. Maharani Gabriella (14.8. ’07) Brown. Medium size, fit, muscular, and elegant, with an easily balancing tail that tapers evenly to a rounded tip. Short, finely textured coat, of warm mid-seal, correctly shading from the points, and to the roots. Broad head with correct slight rounding of the top and brow, well set and shaped ears, and a strong, short, wedge. Large, greenish-yellow eyes are set obliquely with the correct slant of the upper line, and rounded lower. In profile, a distinct and beautifully unexaggerated nose break, virtually straight nose, and a level chin.

Reserve: Gilberts’ IGP Marshmist Eleanor (20.9.’01) Choc Tort. Medium plus size, correctly proportioned, and firmly fleshed. Evenly tapering tail just balances. Medium length, fairly finely textured coat. Good width head, gently contoured on the top and brow, and a short wedge, though the outer line of the ear does not flow as smoothly from the wedge. Pale greenish-yellow eyes have the required upper line slant with fuller lower line to impart the Burmese look. In profile, a distinct nose break, straight nose, and firm chin.

Class 397, Burmese Brown Adult (4 females)

BOB: Boardmans’ Gr. Ch. Nicanory Daisy May (21.5.’04). Medium sized, elegant proportions, and muscular, but decidedly plump, and an evenly tapering tail that just balances.. Short, finely textured coat of warm seal. Superbly typical head type: broad, and slightly rounded on the top and brow, with a strong, short wedge enhanced by the set of neat, dynamic ears. Eyes typify the breed, having a slanted upper line and full lower. Excellent in profile with a distinct nose break, straight nose, deep muzzle, and a firm chin. The business!

1st; CC: Holt and Higgins’ Isajen Broom Styx (22.3.’07). Petite to medium size, and firmly muscled. Tail just balances. Short, finely textured coat has a few white hairs around the neck. Burmese looks, but head could have a better width to length ratio. Well-shaped ears. Greenish yellow eyes set correctly, with the upper slant and fuller lower line. In profile, a distinct nose break, slight bump to the nose, and the chin could be a little firmer.

2nd: Jones’ Sigismund Nitnurse (5.6.’08). Medium size, elegant, extremely fit and muscular, with a bit of a tummy. Balanced tail. Short, finely textured coat, of warm seal with bars on limbs and neck. Ideally the head could be a little broader to set off the ears and emphasise the wedge. Large eyes are fairly full in shape. In profile, a modest nose break, straight nose, and level chin.

3RD: Clarkes’ Adsetbu Marina (3.1.’07). Petite to medium size, and fit, but needs a bit more flesh along the back. Good tail. Fairly short and fine, clear coat. Rather narrow in the face and shallow in the muzzle, with a full top line to the eye.

Class 399a, Burmese Chocolate Male (1)

1st; CC; BOB: Bradley’s Ch. Aureus Champagne Charlie (3.11.’07). Good size and muscular, with a balanced tail, and fairly short, finely textured coat of uneven shading. Head width OK, but pinched at the muzzle, so not demonstrating an ideal wedge. Good ear shape and set, and pale eyes, set obliquely, could have a more distinct upper line slant. An acceptable nose break, straight nose, and the chin recedes very slightly.

Class 403, Burmese Brown Tortie Adult (1)

1st; CC; BOB: Andrews’ Isajen Miss Marples (5.8.’08). Medium sized, elegantly proportioned and firmly fleshed, with a balanced, evenly tapering tail. Medium length, fairly finely textured coat. Good width head, gently rounded on the top and brow, with ears held rather high, and a short wedge. Obliquely set eyes. Very good in profile, having a distinct but unexaggerated nose break, straight nose, and deep muzzle with a firm chin.

Class 404, Burmese AOC Tortie Adult (2)

BOB: Tegg’s IGC Minotosa Rhea (17.7.’03). Chocolate tortie of medium size, but overweight, with a short tail. Short to medium length coat could be finer in texture. Very strong head with neat ears, and a very short wedge. Greenish yellow eyes are set correctly, but should be fuller in the lower line. In profile, a distinct nose break, very short nose, and a deep muzzle with firm chin.

1st; CC W/h: Coulter’s Jacou Latte Chocolatsurprise (18.7.’08). Petite slim, and elegantly proportioned, but should be heavier with more muscle, especially along the back. Balanced tail. Coat should be shorter and finer in texture to be typical. Head width is Ok, but the wedge could be slightly shorter, and ears a little larger than proportionate – at least, at this stage of development. Obliquely set eyes of bright yellow. Rather lacking in nose break, but a straight nose and level chin.

Class 417, Burmese Brown Neuter (2)

BOB: GP: Jubb’s Pr. Maharani Gabriella (see class 416)

1st; PC: Taylor’s Pr. Raweke Cleopatra (12.3.’07). Female. Petite to medium size, rather down in flesh, most noticeably along the back. Good tail just balances. Medium length, finely textured coat is unevenly shaded. Head type is excellent – broad, with very good ears that have a dynamic attitude, and enhance the short wedge. Super eyes have that oh so typical expression. Faultless in profile, with a distinct nose break, virtually straight nose, and a firm and level chin. Real Burmese looks, but not at her optimum today.

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Mrs J Francis-Wilson

A pleasure to be invited to this popular busy show. Rather a lot of absentees - I hope it was only the wet and windy weather of the previous day that prevented attendance. Many thanks to my cheerful and supportive steward Kaye (Wilson); I look forward to another outing in your company.

Open Classes

AV Oriental Champion Female Three very nice ladies very closely matched - should I thank the exhibitors for the headache? 1 & GR CH HOGAN'S CH HEMLOCK LADY MARMALADE (37fn) 3 years 2 months It has been some time since I have met this lady and she has matured well! Well balanced wedge head of good length with well spaced large open ears. Good profile, teeth untidy but bite level with a firm chin. Beautifully set and shaped expressive eyes of clear pale green. Long elegant svelte body, slender limbs dainty oval paws and tapered tail to balance. Coat short close of a clear even apricot with soft metallic sheen across the surface. A somewhat shy person who was encouraged to relax and in doing so displayed her qualities. Tip top condition and beautifully presented. Res GR CH HIRST'S CH TOGHAR PASTICHE (37h) 2 years Lively lady a typical Tortie! Lovely type and elegant with wedge head of medium length balanced by large open shapely ears. Good profile, teeth somewhat untidy but the bite is level and a firm chin of good depth. Long svelte body with proportionate limbs neat paws and tapering tail to balance. Short sleek coat of rich chocolate correctly broken and mingled throughout with varying bright reds. Excellent presentation and condition, I do so like a good Tortie and today she was unlucky to meet the class winner.

Oriental Black Adult Considered for BOB and awarded to HOGAN'S CH SESUAL MIDNITEMAGIC (37) female 3 years 11 months I was pleased to award the BOB to this stylish mature queen who I have had the pleasure of meeting before, especially as today she had been "pipped" at the post in the Grand class and I was able to reward her qualities.

Oriental Lilac Kitten 1 & BOB WHITING'S MERRYTAIL SONG OF SONGS female 6 months An elegant little female of pleasing type with a wedge head of medium length. Slight pinch, top very good between well spaced large open ears. Bite is level with a firm chin and a near straight profile. Long body proportionate limbs and neat paws and tapered tail to balance, overall she is nicely developed for her age. Short sleek coat mid lilac appearing a little cool in the disadvantageous hall light, is clear and even in tone. A touch anxious but beautifully presented in lovely condition.

Oriental Bi-Colour Intermediate Male Kitten 1 DEBOWSKA'S METEXA MONDADORI (48b) 5 months 2 weeks A beautifully presented sweet natured little person. Overall of good type with even wedge of medium length. Top is good between large open ears set well. Profile is near straight with a level bite and firm chin. Eyes of good shape slightly straight set across the top line of very pale but clear green. Firm well covered body of medium length with proportionate limbs, neat paws and tapering tail to balance. Coat is quite short of close fine texture. Goodly amount of pristine white correctly distributed but the delineation is not of the best as there is quite a considerable amount of bleeding between the chocolate and white. Also the former, although allowed for by the SOP, is for my taste very dark and rather cold in tone. Very good condition.

Oriental Bi-Colour Intermediate Female Kitten 1 & BOB ELLIS' EIREACHDAIL MAZPAHSMOSAIC (48e) 7 months 4 weeks Fine boned lass of overall good type. Stylish head showing an even longish wedge with a very good top between large open flyaway ears set well apart. Profile is straight with a level bite and firm chin. Eyes of pale olive, shape and set good just marginally straight across the top. Elegant lithe and long body with long slender limbs and dainty paws, tapering tail to balance. Coat quite short, fine close texture. Good balance of correctly distributed white with patches of jet black and vibrant red - most attractive. Overall the delineation is generally good, I noted some white in the black to one side and some slight bleeding between the white and patches of colour. Alert and lively as usual with the Tortie variety - to be picky I would have liked her to be a wee bit larger but her condition is excellent.

Oriental Black Neuter 1PC & BOB LORD'S PR DRUIDSWAY BLACK PANTHER Male neuter 1 year 2 months Large long fellow of elegant type with stylish head. Medium long wedge with large open flared ears set well apart. Good profile line with a level bite, teeth a touch untidy and a firm chin. Expressive pale green eyes of good set and shape. Long well covered body with proportionate limbs, neat oval paws and tapering tail to balance. Quite short sleek coat slightly long down the back. Just sound very slight fading at the roots at the sides, jet black with a gorgeous glossy surface. Well presented in lovely condition and beautifully presented.

Oriental Blue Neuter 1 PC & BOB ANDERSON'S FIORDILISO EARL GREY (37a) male neuter 1 year 3 months Handsome fellow of elegant type. Stylish head with longish even wedge and good top between large open ears set well apart. Good profile, bite just level and firm chin very slightly narrow. Well set and shaped expressive eyes of pale green. Well covered long firm body and proportionate slender limbs with neat paws and fine tapering tail to balance. The latter has a terminal "pip" felt but not seen. Coat short sleek and virtually sound and of a clear and even toned fractionally dark blue with a soft sheen to the surface. Well presented with perfect manners.

Oriental Bi-Colour Intermediate Neuter 1IC & BOB GOULD'S LEBRETON CALIFORNIADREMING (48a) 3 years 1 week A calm and confident handsome chap of lovely type and maturity. Longish even wedge head with a very good top between large open ears set well apart. Good profile, bite (gums!) level with a firm chin displaying a dinky goatee beard. Expressive well set and shaped eyes of clear pale green. Long strong elegant muscular body with slender limbs, neat oval paws and balancing length of tapering tail. Short coat close and of good texture. Good delineation between a medium dark blue and pristine white. The latter is of correct distribution and after deliberation I did decide that there was a sufficiency of the required quantity - just! A really lovely boy.

Siamese Chocolate Point Kitten 1 (BOB N/A) BOHANNA'S BURNTHWAITES COCO CHANEL (24b) female 5 months 4 weeks A neat and tidy female of modest type. Near even wedge of medium length with top good between large open well set ears. Slight dip to the profile, with a level bite and firm chin. Eyes are slightly small and tend to roundness rather than of Oriental shape. They are a bright blue but needing to be deeper in colour. Long elegant firm body and slim limbs with dainty paws and tapering tail to balance. Ivory coat lightly shaded down the spine in tone to the points of dark chocolate which given the nature of the hall light - could be warmer in colour. Well presented and perfect manners.

Siamese Red Point Kitten 1 & BOB DAVIES' JOHPAS RUBY TALLULAH (32a) female 5 months Gorgeous kitten of lovely type with a beautiful stylish head. Wedge even of medium length with a very good top between large open flyaway ears set well apart. Profile near straight with a level bite and firm chin possessing good depth. Expressive eyes of good bright blue, slightly small of almond shape and at present very slightly straight set. Elegant firm body, slender limbs and dainty paws with fine tapering tail just to balance. Warm white coat quite short and of fine close texture. Points of bright reddish gold. A most engaging personality and very promising.

Miscellaneous Classes

AC Oriental Breeders Adult 1 HIRST'S CH TOGHAR PASTICHE (37h) female 2 years 2 SHARP-POPPLE'S DENSON LOUISIANA (29) female 1 year 10 months Pleasing queen for type with medium wedge head. Near straight profile, level bite and firm chin just a touch fine at the muzzle. Large well set open ears and top good. Well set and shaped eyes of very pale but clear green. Long elegant body and limbs with tapering tail to balance. Coat quite short near sound of darkish but warm toned chocolate. Well presented. 3 RATHBONE'S BELLIS COPPER (29) female 1 year 10 months

AC Oriental Limit Adult 1 WILLIS' LEBRETON FINLAY (48 40b) 1 year 4 months We just met a couple of weeks ago - and opinion is the same and there is no change in my critique. He's a gorgeous fellow such lovely type with a super strong masculine head. Beautifully expressive well set and shaped eyes of vivid blue. Very good top between large open ears set well apart. Bite level and firm chin. Long elegant body with excellent hard manly muscle. Proportionate limbs and tapering tail. Very short tight fitting coat with shiny surface. Plenty of white to contrast to warm chocolate points and lightly shaded ivory body. Excellently prepared and presented and a touch calmer to-day.

AC Oriental Senior Adult 1 HOGAN'S CH SESUAL MIDNITEMAGIC (37) female 3 years 11 months

AC Siamese/Balinese Debutante Adult 1 HIRST'S TOGHAR BY DESIGN (32 3) Chocolate Tabby point male 9 months 6 days Beautifully developed young male of stylish type. Longish even wedge head with large open ears set well just needing a touch more width to the top. Profile near straight, good level bite, chin could be a fraction stronger. Oriental eyes set well of deep brilliant blue possessing that inscrutable Siamese expression. Long elegant well covered body standing tall on long slim limbs with neat oval paws and tapering tail just to balance. Very good coat short sleek and close of near clear ivory with well defined tabby tracings in a medium chocolate appearing quite warm in tone despite the effects of the hall light. Excellent condition and well presented.

AC Siamese/Balinese Senior Adult 1 MORGAN'S GR CH ASTRALBLAESE ANDROMEDA (24n) Siamese Caramel point female 4 years 7 months A mature queen of very good type and balance. Medium length even wedge with very good top and beautifully set large open ears. Profile good with a firm chin, bite appears level although teeth a touch untidy. Expressive eyes of bright vivid blue well set and shaped. Long elegant body of good substance with slender limbs, dainty paws and near balancing length of tapering tail. Well matched lilac based caramel points contrasting well to a virtually clear off white coat, a touch long but of excellent close texture. Tip top condition. 2 GREEN'S GR CH MAPU FIRENZE (24n) Siamese Caramel point female 2 years 3 months Balanced queen with a stylish medium even wedge head. Large open ears set well with good top. Well shaped and set oriental eyes of brilliant mid blue. Good profile line, chin slopes back marginally, teeth untidy but bite is just level. Long well covered but elegant body, proportionate slim limbs and dainty paws, tail needs just a touch more length for balance. Lilac based brownish grey caramel points matching well with good contrast to an off white short close coat lightly shaded over the hips. Excellent nature and well presented.

AC Siamese/Balinese Radius Neuter 1 HOWARD'S PR AMARRICHI PRICLESS PRINCE (24) Siamese Seal Point male neuter 2 year 4 months Stylish male, long bodied and elegant. Near even longish wedge with a good top between large well set open flared ears. Profile near straight, bite near level chin quiet firm has slightly slopes away. Well set and shaped Eyes of medium blue ideally need to be deeper in colour possess a super supercilious expression. Very long svelte and elegant body with proportionate limbs, neat oval paws and fine tapering tail to balance. Coat shaded cream a little long but fine and close affording good contrast to points of dark dense warm seal. Handsome exhibit presented in very good condition and well presented.

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Mrs J Gee

 A lovely show. Thanks to Marie, Joan and the show committee for the invitation. Thanks
also to my steward, Sue Attley, for her efficient help and good company. I hope we will get
the chance to work together again, Sue.

AC Non-Self Premier Male
 GCC   WALL'S   CH & PR   SHEERBLISS NIKOLAI
 A handsome Silver Spotted Tabby Exotic with a huge head, a wide top and big round orange
eyes.  Short nose with a clear break.  Full cheeks, firm chin.  Cobby body, sturdy legs and a
short thick tail.  Soft dense coat, clearly patterned all over. Well shown.
 Res   MARKS'S   PR   NIROKI   ROMEO
 A very nice Red Tabby Colourpoint.  Good size, shape, weight and condition.  Round head
with widely spaced ears, full cheeks and a deep chin.  Round blue eyes and a short, broad
nose with a clear break.. Pale coat with faint tabby markings on the mask and points.  Thick
legs and a well furnished tail.  Well groomed.

 AC Non-Self Premier Female
 GCC   EDWARD'S   DELAVALE    CALYPSO
 A Red and White Bi-Coloured Exotic lady, nearly six years old.  Wide top of head, round
orange eyes, full cheeks.  Medium length nose with a good break and a bright pink leather.
White on both cheeks, the feet and the underparts.  The white clean, the red tabby patches
quite rich in colour.  Some rings on the short, thick tail. 
 
Black Tortie / Chocolate Tortie & White Adult
 BOB   THORNBURN'S   ALINDAS   TUPPENCE   HA'PENNY
 
Blue / Lilac Tortie & White Adult
 1CC   BOB   THORNBURN'S   ALINDAS   JUSTKISS   ME
 A pretty Blue Tortie and White, not large but everything in proportion.  Good type and
widely spaced ears with long furnishings. Short broad nose with a clear break. Round orange
eyes, firm chin.  All three colours on the face and on the cobby body. Attractively marked
coat of clean white with distinct patches of pale blue and cream. Very well shown.

AC Bi-Colour Adult
 A very strong class.
 1 CC   BOB   CASE'S   GEMKIN   JAZZY   JASPER
 A very nice Red & White youngster, just over eleven months old. Good body shape and
lovely head type and balance.  Plenty of space between the well furnished ears. Short nose
with a good break.  Full cheeks, firm chin.  Both colours to the face and legs. Sparkling white
bib and underparts.  Short full tail. Lovely temperament and show preparation.
 2   WYATT'S   LEVINA   KODY
 A good-looking Blue & White with a full coat of clean white and a fairly pale shade of blue.
Very nicely prepared.  Large head with a wide top, full cheeks and round eyes of a nice rich
colour.  Short nose with a good break.  White on the lower half of the face and on the centre
of the forehead. Both colours on the cobby body.  White feet and a short, fully furnished tail.
 3   COOK'S   CH   NYKLANI   LORENZO   MEDICIE
 Another nice boy of good type, this time a Black & White.  Well set ears, big round orange
eyes, full cheeks and a short nose.  The white on the lower part of the face broken by a small
black spot just below the left side of the nose.  Deep black chin.  Cobby body, thick legs and
long tufts of fur between the toes.  Well separated coat of jet black and clean white. Cobby
body, full tail..
 4   HACKING'S   BALOOBOO   JUSTAN   ILLUSION
 A wriggly Black & White not showing himself to advantage today.  Nice wide top of head , a
short nose and a firm chin. Round orange eyes.  White ear tufts, a white moustache and white
feet.  Beautifully prepared coat of jet black and sparkling white.  Cobby body and a well
furnished tail.

 AOC   Self Colourpoint Adult
 1   WATKINS'S   MOWGRAINE   CHELSEY
 A Chocolate Colourpoint female of fair type.  Wide top of head, a medium length nose and
round eyes of pale blue.  Well marked mask and points. A large dark patch on the spine near
the base of the tail.  The coat greasy and untidy-looking and needing much more show
preparation to look at its best.

A/C Adult (Part 1)
 1  .ELLIS'S   CH   ROSJOY   WHAT   ASHOCK
 A handsome Red Tabby Colourpoint male. Lovely head type with well spaced ears, a short
broad nose, full cheeks and big blue eyes.  Sturdy body and legs.  Apricot white coat with the
red mask and points all having tabby markings. Short, full tail.  Excellent grooming,
temperament and condition.
 2   THORNBURN'S   ALINDAS   JUSTKISS   ME
 3   BALOOBOO   JUSTAN   ILLUSION

A/C Adult (Part 2)
 1  THORNBURN'S   RIASCATZ   DREAM   LOVER
 An attractive Red Tabby & White male.    Large round head and good type.  Wide top, short
nose, balanced chin.  Big round eyes of rich orange.  Beautifully prepared coat of bright white
and distinct patches with tabby markings.  Cobby body, thick legs and a short, full tail.
 2   DUNLOP'S   PIPPAKITS   HARRY   WEBB
 A Cream Tabby & White Exotic male of good type. Widely spaced ears, short nose, full
cheeks.  Round eyes of good colour, brow a fraction heavy.  White moustache and feet.
Cobby body and short, strong legs.  A dense coat with tabby markings on the coloured areas.
Short, ringed tail.                
 3   WALLACE'S   SHARISHIMA   BILLY   BOB

A/C   Non-Breeders Neuter
 1   WHITE'S   I GR CH & I GR PR   MARDIGRAS   THECANDY   MANCAN
 A super Cream & White.  Excellent size, weight and condition.  Lovely head type and eye
colour.  A long coat of a very pleasing texture.  Groomed to perfection.
 2   WALL'S   CH & PR   SHEERBLISS NIKOLAI
 3   CARR'S   GR PR   BESSJET   RAY    OF   SUNSHINE.  A handsome Red with a coat
of a lovely deep, rich colour.

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Mrs S Heavens

My thanks to Sylvia Rose and her committee for the invitation; it is the first time I have been to this show I had a lovely day with some super cats. It also the first time I have been able to get Cheryl Edwards stewarded for me, for me she handle the cats with easy, has a great sense of humour so is superb company, her only fault is she does like to stop you cuddling the kittens for too long. I hope we can get together again very soon.   

IMPERIAL GRAND CHAMPION MALE

1.  I.G.C.C.EDNEY’S GR CH ROCADANNE MR BEAN (30d) M 15/10/07
Red spotted. What a lovely boy, the head butting and purr alone would get him anything he wants in my book. Well rounded head with wide top,  good set to medium sized ears with rounded tips, gorgeous round deep orange eyes, short straight nose, full cheeks and rounded muzzle, level bite and good chin. Compact well filled body with deep chest, short level back, sturdy well boned limbs with neat oval paws. Short dense coat a rich red with clear markings on a lighter red ground, M to face, the spine line is beginning to separate the side spots are much clearer, balanced length  fully  ringed tail.

IMPERIAL GRAND CHAMPION FEMALE

1.  I.G.C.C. W/H MARSLAND-ROUND’S GR CH CASTBALU CANDY-CRISP (21b) F 7/04/06
Chocolate Tortoiseshell. Such a sweet girl with a nature to die for, I have seen her before when she looked lovely, either she’s had a litter or been calling so much she has worn herself out as she just looked so tiny today. Round head with smooth top and well set medium sized ears, well spaced round deep orange eyes, short straight nose with very thin cheeks and rather square muzzle at present, level bite  (she has broken her right canine), and fair chin. Small framed and very light weight. Her coat  lacked undercoat so seemed rather long, also the colour mingling wasn’t clear and she seemed to have a dark spine line, all paws show both colours, balanced length tail. So sorry  to withhold, but I know when she is in full coat and weight she will do stunningly.

A.C. SELKIRK REX ADULT MALE

1.  C.C. B.O.B. CREATON & WALKER CURLU NATE (79L 15) M 19/04/08
Black Longhair. A young boy with lovely nature and superb preparation. Good broad head with round underlying bone structure, the ears are well set a medium size with broad base and rounded at the to tips. Expressive round well opened eyes a rich orange colour, short nose with downward slant, depth coming to muzzle it has a rectangular shape but could be fuller, he needs to puff his whisker pads out more, level bite his chin could be firmer. Nice weight and size to body with a rectangular shape and sturdy boned limbs. Lovely coat very well prepared thick and dense, curly ruff frames his face and there are curls evident to his sides and tummy but more crimped than curled to his back. Medium length tail with crinkles rather than curls.

2.  MARSLAND-ROUND’S CATBALU INDIANA (79S 31D) M 26/06/04
Red and White Bi-Colour Shorthair. This boy had a nature to die for and I could have wasted all day with him it was such a difficult choice. Large round head with broad top and full cheeks set on a short thick neck , wide set to ears with good width to base more small than medium, his eyes are round and well opened and he has a lovely expression, just a little closely set. Short nose that has a real curve when viewed in profile, full round cheeks and also rounded muzzle, level bite and quite firm chin. Huge body with massive boning a square shape, very short coat a little sparsely covered to the top it has good clear curls, medium thick tail with compact curls.
     
A.C. SELKIRK REX ADULT FEMALE

1.  C.C. COLLINS’S CURLU POPER (79L 40 4) F 01/09/08
Lilac Colourpointed Longhair. A sweet girl with lovely nature a little light  weight but she is only young so has plenty of time. Small round head with good width between well set ears with broad base and tufted tips, lovely large round eyes with a rich blue colour developing, short nose slanting downward tending towards a fractionally deep curve, she needs to fill her cheeks to balance this up, her muzzle is full but needs to be squarer, level bite and good chin. Rectangular shape to body with good boning to limbs she just needs to pack on some weight,  Long coat, thick and dense with lots of random unstructured curls to her back and sides, very full tail.

BRITISH CREAM KITTEN

1.  B.O.B. MANN’S SULALCO SARGENT VINES (17) M 28/03/09
What a sweetie with a nature to die for and a super expression. Well rounded head with good width between medium sized ears, lovely expressive round eyes with a super orange colour, short nose with a slight curve balanced well by full cheeks, the muzzle has good width just a fraction square, level bite and good chin. Lovely boning to body he’s going to be a big boy when he grows up, his coat was just superb it was a lovely pale fudge based cream short and dense and just amazingly clear such a rarity in a cream, short thick balanced length tail with rounded tip. I could quite happily have taken him home.

BRITISH BROWN/BLUE/CHOC/LILAC TABBY KITTEN.

1.  B.O.B. EDNEY’S ROCADANNE BARLEY (20e) F 09/04/09
Tortoiseshell Tabby. What a darling, I could have easily hidden her in my pocket but her purr would have given it away, she was a small but very confident little girl. Lovely apple shaped head with wide top and neat small well set ears, bold round eyes a muddy brown colour, short straight nose full fat cheeks and rounded muzzle, level bite and good pale coloured chin. A little square box on short sturdy legs with solid body, fat tummy and neat oval paws. Superb coat, short and dense with the most wonderful markings, M to face, butterfly to shoulder, matched oysters to side, barrs to legs and rings to tail , the pattern was clearly overlaid with shades of red and cream, I hope I get to see her again when she is larger.
         
A.C. SELKIRK REX KITTEN

1.  B.O.B. BEARD-SMITH’S MEWSOS JULIE (79L 40 3) F 12/03/09
Chocolate Colourpointed Longhair. What a poppet, small round quite broad head with smooth top between well set slightly small ears with tufts to tips, she was so relaxed it was difficult to get her to open her eyes, she has a good blue colour developing  they weren’t completely round and had a slight slant to the sides, short broad nose with slightly deep downward curve, her muzzle lacks width and is rather triangular shaped, level bite and slightly weak chin. Not huge but with nice boning to frame,  fabulous coat it has great length is thick and dense  very random and unstructured with loose individual curls,  medium length tail with plumy curls.

A.C. SELKIRK REX NEUTER MALE

1.  P.C. CREATON & WALKER CRINKLES JACK FROST (79L 15D) MN 02/05/07
Red Longhair. A large boy with super coat in my favourite colour. Broad head with good breadth across full cheeks and clear round underlying bone structure, set well on thick short neck. Medium sized ears with width to the base and rounded to tips, large round eyes with wide set a rich orange colour, short straight nose with downward slant, medium width to muzzle which has well padded whisker pads when viewed from the side and rectangular shape to the front, level bite and firm chin. Large mature body with rectangular torso set on medium length legs with substantial boning and large firm round paws. Fabulous coat that stood well away from the body was an attractive rich red with  lots of loose curls and lovely  waves to his legs and paws, medium length well plumed tail. Congratulation on becoming the first Premier Selkirk today a real achievement. I am sure he has many more titles to come he is gorgeous.
     
A.C. SELKIRK REX NEUTER MALE

1.  P.C. B.O.B. GREGORY’S BEAUMARIS ANGELINA CURLY (79S 21) FN 20/05/06
Tortoiseshell Shorthair. A stunning girl with real presence who was a softie  to handle and adored the attention she was a real time waster. Lovely head, broad with full cheeks and super round underlying bone structure set on a short thick neck. Medium sized ears with width to base and rounded to tips  fitting neatly into the contours of the head. Such expressive large round eyes, short broad downward slanting nose, good width to muzzle with well padded whisker pads that have a very clear rectangular shape that is visible from the side and front view, level bite and firm chin. Cobby body with chunky boning she’s a solid girl and likes her food but still looks in proportion. Compliments to her hairdresser as her coat was prepared to perfection, it stood away from the body had a lovely feel and there were lots of clear curls and waves, she has  super mingling of lovely vibrant reds in her solid jet black and whilst there may be no points for this it is so attractive and makes her a stunning girl. She was overall Best of Variety Neuter which she richly deserved.       

DEVON REX ADULT

B.O.B. BRYNES’S GR CH BOUNTIFUL O’SUGAR (33a36) F 09/08/07
Lovely friendly girl with great coat and super wicked look.

1.  C.C. MURPHY’S KALTES RHAPSODY IN BLUE (33 16) F 18/08/08
Blue. A very cute girl with a great personality. Short wedge with high cheek bones, large eyes that are rounded to centre and  slope to outer edge, curved brow to narrow flat skull between low set ears that are more medium than large with width to the base. Very short nose with slope rather than stop, she has a strong muzzle,  level bite and slightly sloping chin, the whisker break  has good definition and cute half chewed whiskers. Lovely size and muscle to body with broad chest sturdy legs and  elegant neck. Short soft coat covers all of her body  with some slight ripple to the flanks, long tail covered with short fur. 

2.  TAMS’S POOLSIDE TANTALIZINGTORTIE (33a28) F 14/09/08
Blue Cream. Another girl with a superb nature, short wedge with high cheek bones, wide set to eyes that are oval shaped and sloping to outer edge but could be a fraction larger. Curved brow and skull between low set medium sized ears with width to base, short nose but really a slope and not a break, her whisker break lacks definition she does have gorgeous long whiskers, her chin is on the weak side, level bite. Good size and weight to body with firm muscle tone and elegant neck, held on slim legs with small oval paws. Super coat, short and dense with lovely soft texture it covers all of her body and has well defined waves, long tail covered with short fur.
      
DEVON REX NEUTER MALE

B.O.B. MARSHALL’S GR PR MAGICAL MISTERFANTASTIC (33a36b) MN 19/04/06

1.  P.C. EDMOND’S CH CHARNFIELD CATECHU (33a 27b) MN 13/08/07
Chocolate Colourpointed. A very large boy who had a super nature but boy did he know how to wriggle. Short broad wedge with medium cheek bones, wide set to lovely large oval eyes that slope towards the outer edge. He has a very rounded brow and rather narrow flat skull between medium sized high set ears with tufts to tips. Short nose with slope rather than stop the colouring makes it look longer than it is, full muzzle and fairly firm chin the whisker break has short chewed whiskers and could be more defined, level bite. Lovely size and substance to his body with broad chest, a firm muscle tone, fairly slender legs with firm oval paws. Short coat covering all of his body, this is not very dense there is some curling to flanks. Long tail well covered with close lying hair.

DEVON REX NEUTER FEMALE

1.  P.C. TAMS’S POOLSIDE CHEEKY RASCAL (33a 30bs) FN 06/09/05
Chocolate Silver Spotted. A lovely friendly girl who obviously enjoys her food, she gave us a great glare when we put her back just in case we thought she was too much of a pushover. Short broad wedge with high cheek bones, rounded brow curves to flat skull between low set ears that are medium in size but have width to base and cute tufts to tips. Large eyes a little on the round side, short nose with stop her whisker break needs more definition, level bite and fair chin. She’s built for comfort and not speed and obviously enjoys life and is on the rotund side, very well covered coat with a slight crimp all over a fraction on the long side, long well covered tail.

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Mrs A Ivinson

I would like to thank Mrs Rose, Mrs Brady, and their Committee for inviting me to judge at this very friendly and well run Show. I also want to thank my Steward, Jo Morgan, for her usual competence in handling me and the cats so well.

BRITISH GR CH MALE: 1. GR. CH. BROWN'S CH KOLINGA JAGUAR. 16. M. 18.6.07. A well grown, mature, and placid lad of 2yr. showing good British type and conformity. Round head with good depth and breadth; small ears with good space between; cheeks developed well to muzzle line; level bite, short broad nose, fair chin; round eyes of pale gold. Good size and weight to cobby body; broad chest; short well boned legs, neat paws; balanced tail. Coat going through a seasonal change at the moment; mid-blue in shade; slightly darker on spine line where it lies a little flat; slightly paling to roots. He has a lovely gentle temperament and was well presented.
2. RES. GR CH: ROBINSON'S CH PENNYDOWN MOONTIGER. 39. M. 29.6.07. A medium size boy of just over 2yr. showing good British type. Round head; neat ears fitting well into head shape; balanced cheeks to head size; level bite, short broad nose, firm chin; round eyes of a good shade of green, well outlined in black as was his red brick nose leather. A not over-large cobby body; broad chest; short well boned legs, neat paws; balanced tail. A good coat, short, dense, and firm; black tipping evenly distributed to a silver undercoat. A gentle lad who handled well, and shown in good condition.

BLUE ADULT MALE: BOB BROWN'S CH KOLINGA JAGUAR. 16. M. 18.6.07.

BLACK SILVER TABBY ADULT FEMALE: 1. CC. BOB. WESTERMAN'S FINEGOLD SILVER BUCKLE. 18. F. 14.4.08. A well grown girl for just over 1yr. showing good British type. Round head; neat ears; cheeks developing to muzzle line; level bite, short broad nose, firm chin; round eyes of a good green shade giving her an attractive expression. Good weight and tone to her cobby body; a broad chest; well boned legs, neat paws; balanced tail. Coat short, of good density, and firm; clear black classical tabby pattern to silver ground colour; thumbprints on ears; 'M' on forehead; spectacles; butterfly; spine lines; clear oyster on left side, not fully complete on right side; necklaces; bracelets; spots on abdomen and toes; well ringed tail. A gentle girl who was easy to handle, and shown in good condition.
2. POTTS'S VINMAR SILVA BELLA. 18. F. 11.4.07. A shy young lady of over 2yr. Round head; ears standing a little tall; cheeks developed to muzzle line; level bite, short broad nose, firm chin; round eyes of a hazel shade. Body a little long, standing tall on well boned legs, neat paws; balanced tail. Coat slightly on the long side, soft, with good density; classical black tabby pattern to silver ground colour which was slightly brindled; thumbprints on ears; 'M' on forehead; butterfly; spine lines; oysters symmetrical but incomplete; necklaces; bracelets; well ringed tail. She had a gentle personality, and shown in good condition.

BLACK SILVER SPOTTED KITTEN: 1. BOB. HIBBINS'S LIMATZ MAGICALMERLIN. 30s. M. 20.2.09. A well grown lad of nearly 5 month showing good British type. Round head; neat ears with good space between; cheeks developing well to muzzle line; level bite, short broad nose, firm chin; round eyes of a hazel shade with green developing from the centre. Good weight and muscular tone to developing cobby body; short well boned legs, neat paws; balanced tail. Good coat, short, dense and firm; dense black spots to a silver ground colour; spots broken on spine line, elongated on shoulders, clear on sides of body; well ringed tail. A delightful lad who enjoyed his time with us, purring non-stop!
2. HIBBINS'S LIMATZ HUBBLEBUBBLE. 30s. M. 20.2.09. Obviously a litter brother to the winner, and there was very little to separate them. This boy is well grown for his age, showing good British type. Round head; ears a little open at base; cheeks developing well to muzzle line; level bite, short broad nose, firm chin; round eyes of a hazel shade. Body just starting to be a little rangy; however, of good weight and muscular tone; well boned legs, neat paws; balanced tail. Coat short, dense, and firm; black spots, not quite as dense as his brother's, to a silver ground colour; spots broken on spine line, elongated on front shoulders; spots on abdomen and paws; well ringed tail. He has a wonderful temperament and was shown in good condition.

BLACK SILVER TABBY NEUTER: 1. PC. BOB. LEONARD'S CH PR GRAYGEES SILVER TRINITY. 18. FN. 1.10.05. A large well grown lady of over 3yr. showing good British type. Round head; neat ears; cheeks developed well to muzzle line; level bite, short broad nose, firm chin; round eyes of a pale green shade. Well grown mature cobby body of good weight and muscular tone; broad chest; short well boned legs, neat paws; balanced tail. Coat short, dense, and firm; a dense black tabby pattern to a silver ground colour which was slightly brindled; thumbprints on ears; clear 'M' on forehead; butterfly; spine lines; symmetrical complete oysters; bracelets; necklaces; rings on tail; spots on abdomen and feet. A gentle girl who handled well, and was shown in good condition.

BI-COLOURED NEUTER: 1. PC. BOB. BELL'S CHARMODEN SIMPLYSONIC. 31a. MN. 6.6.08.
A well grown lad for his 1yr. showing good British type. Round head; neat ears with good space between; cheeks well rounded to muzzle line; level bite, short broad nose, firm chin; round eyes of good golden shade. Good size and muscular tone to cobby body; broad chest; short well boned legs, rounded paws; balanced tail. Coat short, of good density, and firm; medium blue, sound to roots, to one third white; clear distinction between colours, blue on head, back, sides of body and tail, white on chest, abdomen, and legs, white on face, with a lovely white blaze on nose; an attractive blue beauty spot on a whisker pad. Delightful temperament, so easy to handle. Shown in good condition.

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Mrs H Marriott-Power

Many thanks to my steward Emma Matthews an excellent steward and great company I look forward to the next time. Also my thanks to Marie for the invitation to judge and to the Gwynedd Cat Club for their hospitality, a most enjoyable day.
AV FOREIGN GRAND CHAMPION MALE
1 IGR CC DESOLLA’S GR CH BRUNNBACKEW’S SAMBESI  23  M  23.5.07
Delightful two plus year old boy with only the required four legs, paws making pastry and a super purr, a real pleasure to judge and my nomination for best Foreign adult. Gently rounded contours to head and gently rounded from top of head to brow. Good, gently rounded width between the ears forming a moderate wedge which tapers to a slightly rounded muzzle, formed by a slight indentation. In profile slightly rounded brow, very slight nose break then nose straight to tip but shallows slightly in depth. Level bite but slightly shallow although level chin. Large, well cupped ears, pricked and with furry inner edges, tufts at tips and set wide apart. Outer line of the ear follows the outer contours of the face. Large, hazel coloured, expressive eyes set well apart, full almond shape and oriental in set. Lithe, muscular and well developed with medium build and size to long body, straight back and rounded rib cage.  Long, slender legs in proportion to body and neat oval paws. Tail, thick at base, tapering gently to tip and of good length to balance body. Coat is a trifle long but fine, dense in texture and close lying.  Usual Abyssinian of ruddy orange base colour and black ticking, showing distinct bands of colour. Ticking more intense down spine and tail.  Black pigmentation lines from eye to top of head and pencil lines on cheeks. Pale hair around eyes and dark edge to eyelids. Ruddy orange ears with darker tone at tips. Cream chin and lips. Black just slightly up the hocks.  
AV FOREIGN GRAND CHAMPION FEMALE
1 IGR CC LLOYD’S GR CH NAMOONA DAMARA  78 30  F  22.12.04
Four and a half year old lady with a shy and gentle nature . Slightly rounded wedge of medium length.  Profile shows gentle contour with very slight rise from bridge to forehead and down neck.  Uniform width down nose to gently rounded muzzle. Level bite but slightly shallow chin.  Medium ears, broad at base, slightly pointed, set well back and cupped forward to follow line of the head.  Large, rounded almond shaped eyes, set straight under a level brow, gooseberry green in colour.  Well balanced with a medium length body, firm and muscular and deceptively weighty.  Elegant, proportionate legs and neat rounded paws.  Good medium length tail, thicker at base and tapering gently towards tip.  Bronze Egyptian Mau with medium length, close lying coat with a lovely sheen to it.  Warm tone to golden coppery ground colour paling to undersides with brown markings. Clear facial markings of ‘M’ on forehead with frown marks, complex scarab over top of head breaking into spots along spine. Mascara lines on cheeks. Pale lips, chin and upper throat. Randomly spotted, clearly defined and broken spine line. Broken necklaces, bars on legs with spots on lower legs right down to her toes and ringed tail with a dark tip.  Shy but gentle nature.
RIGR CC BRYNES’S GR CH BOUNTIFUL O’SU’GAR  33a36  F  9.8.07
Nearly two year old lady with a wonderful temperament. Short, broad wedge with good breadth to the top of the head between ears set low and wide apart, large, wide at base and rounded at tips without tufts. For perfection I would prefer a little more width at high cheek bones. In profile slight flattening to brow before curving back to flat skull.  Fairly good stop and straight nose shallows in depth towards tip.  Level bite and firm chin. Good, rounded muzzle and fairly good whisker break. Large, green well set eyes oval in shape.  Slender neck and firm, long, slender body of excellent size and weight, rounded chest and with elegant, long legs and small oval paws. Long tail to balance body tapering nicely to tip and finishing with a curl to the fur. Superb short coat, fine with an excellent, pronounced rippled effect all over body and well down legs and tail. Just slightly sparse on top of head, around the neck and chest, and patch on flanks. Tail well covered in wavy fur. Slight muffs around the base of the ears. Short eyebrows and whiskers.
AOV FOREIGN CHAMPION MALE
1 GCC Withheld HALLIGAN’S CH BRAMBLEWOOD CASPAJACK 76 30  M  7.8.07
Brown Spotted Bengal of nearly two years of age. Good size and weight to medium body, long and with good muscle tone. Long, proportionate legs and neat rounded paws.  Medium length tail, thick and even, carried low and with a rounded, dark tip.  Short to medium length coat, fairly dense, soft and luxurious in texture.  Bright, golden rufus ground colour, slightly darker overtone down back, large well coloured black and brown rosettes with a nice glitter overall. Clear facial marking with ‘M’ on face, pencil lines on cheeks and vertical streaks over head.  Broken lines and spots on legs, rings on tail and spots on tummy.  Broad, medium wedge with rounded contours, high cheek bones and head correctly small in proportion to body.  In profile gentle curve from forehead to bridge of nose, slight concave curve to nose then straight to tip. Large, broad nose with puffed nose leather. Full, broad muzzle but undershot bite (confirmed by the Duty Vet) and protruding shallow chin. Pronounced whisker pads. Thick muscular neck. Largish ears follow the outer contours of the head, wide at base and rounded at tips.  Almond shaped, green eyes which I would prefer fuller and larger but correctly slanted towards the base of the ear.
2 COPLEY’S CH KEVONA SIMPLYAPERFECT END  68 43csq  M  19.3.08
Fifteen month old boy who was very difficult to handle and assess today, possibly had other things on his mind. Good size and weight to medium length body with good muscle tone.  Proportionate length but slightly chunky rather than slender legs and largish rounded paws. Good length tail to balance body. Probably seasonal coat which needed to develop more length on sides and to give fullness to plume effect of tail. Very little ruff at present. Lilac Silver Shaded Tiffanie with burmese colour restriction showing slight shading which was more evident down spine and on flanks. Medium lilac facial markings. Yellowy overtones to coat overall. Good width to gently rounded top of head between medium to large ears set well apart. In profile slight rounding to brow, adequate nose break of dished appearance, nose a bit long and rounds at tip. Level bite but shallow chin and a bit fine at muzzle.  Good size and shape to pale green eyes but were slightly deep set for my liking.
AOV FOREIGN CHAMPION FEMALE
1 GCC DURDEN’S CH SHINARHA TRULI SCRUMPTIOUS  74j  F  3.3.02
Seven plus year old lady who was a delight to handle. Gently rounded top of head of good width between ears, moderately proportioned wedge with a slightly square look rather than rounded muzzle which may be due to her lack of teeth but definite whisker pinch.  Lovely profile line shows slight nose break then nose straight to tip.  Level gums and fair depth chin.  Good medium sized 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-green in colour.  Medium build to longish body with a rounded chest, very good weight, well filled tummy but still well balanced with a good firm feel to her. Proportionate length, slender legs and neat oval paws.  Long, gently tapering tail to balance body.  Coat fairly short, close lying, fine, soft and lovely and silky in texture with a good sheen to it. Lilac Tortie Tonkinese of palish lilac body colour mingled with warm toned shades of cream and deeper tones to points of ears, mask and tail, legs and paws slightly paler. Faint hotter cream bars on legs.  Lovely temperament.
2 Reserve Withheld HIBB’S CH CHRISJAY TWICE ASNICE  76 30  F  12.2.06
Three and a half year old lady looking rather slim and elegant for a Bengal but deceptively weighty and with good muscle tone.  Moderate wedge but I would prefer more breadth to top of head, however she has gently rounded contours and high cheek bones and head is correctly small in proportion to body. Nice in profile with good line from forehead to bridge of nose then slight concave curve to nose before straight to tip. A trifle fine at muzzle and whisker pads could be more pronounced. Largish ears, wide at base and rounded at tips but held upright and turned slightly outwards. Level bite and fair depth chin.  I would like more fullness to the rounded muzzle.  Almond shape to eyes but I would prefer more fullness, green in colour and correctly slanted. Good length body with proportionate length slim legs and neat rounded paws.  Medium length tail tapering to a fine, dark tip.  Short to medium length coat lacks density but is soft and luxurious. Brown Spotted Bengal of pale rufus ground colour with excellent clear black and brown spotting with only slight downward linkage at shoulders.  Broken lines and spots on legs, spots on tummy and rings on tail. Clear deep brown facial markings with ‘M’ on face and pencil lines on cheeks.  Nice natured lady but not quite up to the mark today.   
AOV FOREIGN PREMIER MALE
1 GPC PLAW’S IGR PR RAINSONG STEVIE GERRARD  72 45d  MN  28.6.06
Mature four plus year old boy shown in excellent condition. Lovely size and weight, solid and with good muscle tone. Good length and build to body, well balanced with shapely proportionate legs and oval paws. Good length and shape to tail to balance body. Coat is fairly short, just slightly dense but close lying and of excellent texture. Red Ticked Tabby Asian with a rich deep red coat with ticking better defined on sides and flanks than along spine. Colour pales slightly under body and on chin. Fairly short blunt wedge. Very good width to gently rounded top of head between well set and shaped ears of medium size. Slight rounding to brow, good nose break, fairly short, straight nose which rounds slightly at tip. Level bite and good depth, level chin. Pale green eyes, set wide apart, full round shape to bottom line, for preference I would like a bit more fullness to top line for perfection. Lovely temperament.
RGPC ANDERSON-KEEBLE’S GR PR SANTILLO FEROMESES MERCURY  78 30s  MN 10.7.07
Excellent size to this two year old boy shown in lovely condition. Slightly rounded wedge of medium length.  In profile gentle contour with slight rise from bridge to forehead and down neck.  Uniform width down nose to gently rounded muzzle. Level bite and good depth, rounded chin.  Generous size to ears, broad at base, slightly pointed, set well back and cupped forward.  Lovely expression to large, rounded almond shaped eyes, set straight under a level brow, pale gooseberry green in colour. Good length body, strong and muscular, very weighty particularly on the rump so just slightly spoiling his overall balance. Long, proportionate legs and rounded paws.  Medium length tail, thicker at base and tapering gently towards the tip.  Medium length, close lying coat of excellent texture and with a good sheen to it.  Silver Egyptian Mau of silver ground colour with no tarnishing, black markings paling to charcoal colour around sides. Clear ‘M’ on forehead with frown marks, complex scarab over top of head breaking into spots along spine. Mascara lines on cheeks. Clearly defined, randomly spotting, broken necklaces, broken lines and spots on legs with spots down to his toes, rings on tail with a dark tip.  Lovely temperament, ran winner very close.  
AC BURMESE CHAMPION MALE
1 GCC BRADLEY’S CH AUREUS CHAMPAGNE CHARLIE  27b  M  3.11.07
Very good size and weight to this twenty month old boy with good muscle tone.  Medium to slightly longer body with proportionate length, shapely legs and largish oval paws.  Wee shaped tail is of good length to balance body.  Coat fairly short and close lying and of good texture. Warm toned medium chocolate in colour with darker contrast masking to face and ears. Very good width to gently rounded top of head between well set and shaped ears just a trifle oversized for his face for my preference. Jowls developing. In profile slight flattening to brow, good nose break, nose a trifle long but straight. Level bite and fair depth chin. Large and lustrous yellow eyes set well apart, almost a bit too full a shape to top line. Nice natured. 
AC BURMESE GRAND PREMIER FEMALE
1 IGR PC GILBERT’S IGR PR MARSHMIST ELEANOR   27h  FN  20.9.01
Charming nearly eight year old lady of excellent size and weight with a good firm feel to medium length body and proportionate shapely legs and neat oval paws. Good tail for length and shape to balance body.  Coat fairly short, slightly dense but close lying and of soft, silky texture.  Chocolate Tortie of prettily mingled warm toned, deepish chocolate with shades of red, darker shades to face and ears. Faint broken necklace. Fairly short blunt wedge. Good width to gently rounded top of head between well set and shaped ears of goodly size.  Slight rounding to brow, good nose break and fairly short, straight nose until nose leather falls away at tip.  Level bite and medium depth chin. Chartreuse colour to eyes of good size and shape well set giving a lovely expression.  Excellent temperament.
BRITISH TIPPED ADULT
1 CC & BOB ROBINSON’S CH PENNYDOWN MOONTIGER  39  M  29.6.07
Good overall balance to this cat of good size and weight with good muscle tone and my nomination for best British adult. Nice broad head has full cheeks to a round face when viewed from the front with a rounded top of head with good width between the ears set far apart so following the outer contours of the head, medium in size and rounded at tips. In profile rounded brow, fairly good nose break, nose a trifle long but straight and broad.  Level bite but slightly shallow chin. Lovely large and well open eyes vivid green in colour and set wide apart. Medium build to compact body with a short neck and short level back, low on legs and with a good broad, deep chest. Short, well boned legs and firm, rounded paws. Good tail medium in length, thicker at base and rounded at tip.  Coat a trifle long but fairly dense and with a crisp texture.  Black Tipped British with light covering of black tipping on a very pale silver undercoat. Tipping slightly more intense down spine and tail and gradually fading down legs to paws.  Excellent temperament.
BRITISH BLUE-CREAM KITTEN
Two nice kittens.
1 & BOB MANN’S SULALCO LADY-SYBIL VIMES  28  F  28.3.09
Very confident three month old kitten and of very good size for her age. Good overall balance and a good firm feel to her. When viewed from the front head has full cheeks to a round face with good breadth to skull and rounded top of head with good width between neat ears set far apart so following the outer contours of the head, small in size and rounded at tips. Rounded brow and straight, broad nose just appeared a trifle long but she was teething. Level bite and fair depth, level chin. Large and well open eyes set wide apart, colour still developing as still a muddy baby tone.  Chunky, compact body, equally broad across rump and chest, short level back, low on legs and with a well rounded chest. Well boned, short legs and firm, rounded paws.  Well shaped tail thicker at base and rounded at tip just a trifle long for perfection.  Coat fairly short with some density but not surprisingly soft and kittenish. Well intermingled colours of pale blue and shades of cream. Very cute kitten who I look forward to seeing as she grows up. My nomination for best British kitten.
2 PORTER’S WAYDANKES LADY LOLA  28  F  13.2.09
Smart five month old kitten who was not far behind the winner. Good overall balance and of good size and weight with a good firm feel to her. Full cheeks to a round upper face when viewed from the front with good breadth to skull and rounded top of head with good width between the ears set far apart so following the outer contours of the head, medium in size and rounded at tips. In profile rounded brow and straight, broad nose which was a trifle long. Level bite but double upper canines were distorting her lower face shape and giving a pinched look at the jaw hinge, slightly shallow chin. Deep golden colour to large and well open eyes set well apart.  Very good size and weight to compact body with a short level back, low on legs and with a good breadth, rounded chest. Stocky legs and firm, rounded paws.  Medium length tail, thicker at base and rounded at tip.  Fairly short coat with some density a fairly crisp, mature texture.  Medium blue in colour intermingled with shades of cream. Lovely temperament.
BROWN SPOTTED BENGAL KITTEN MALE
1 & BOB HUTCHINSON’S TOBYSDEN WILLIAMOF ORANGE  76 30  M  8.3.09
Four month old boy of good size and weight for age and still developing. Medium build to body, long and with good muscle tone, medium length and boning to legs and large rounded paws.  Slightly long and fine tail with a dark tip.  Short to medium length coat, fairly dense, soft and luxurious in texture. Brown Spotted Bengal of pale golden ground colour with nice multi-coloured black and shades of brown spots. Clear ‘M’ on face, pencil lines on cheeks and vertical streaks over head.  Broken lines and spots on legs, rings on tail and spots on tummy.  Wedge needs to develop more breadth but has rounded contours, high cheek bones and head is correctly small in proportion to body.  Slightly long profile line with slight concave curve from forehead to bridge of nose, slight dip to nose then straight but slightly long to tip. A bit fine at muzzle, level bite but shallow chin. Fairly pronounced whisker pads. Ears are oversized for his face at present and are held slightly upright but are wide at base and rounded at tips.  Full, almond shape to pale green eyes, large and correctly slanted towards the base of the ear.  Not too happy today but he was teething and this was probably bothering him.
BROWN SPOTTED BENGAL KITTEN FEMALE
1 THOMAS’S THOMASTAR MINNIE  76 30  F  6.3.09
Four month old baby who needs time to develop. Long, fine body, muscular with medium length legs and rounded paws.  Medium length tail, fairly thick and even and with a rounded, dark tip. Short to medium length coat, fairly dense, soft in texture.  Brown Spotted Bengal of pale golden ground colour with grey overtones which slightly spoilt the definition of her well coloured rosettes. Clear ‘M’ on face, pencil lines on cheeks, chin straps and vertical streaks over head.  Broken lines and spots on legs with spots down to her toes, rings on tail and spots on tummy. Wedge needs to develop more breadth to the top but shows rounded contours, high cheek bones and head is correctly small in proportion to the body.  Profile incorrectly shows slight curve from forehead to bridge of nose then a straight line to tip. Fairly broad nose and good breadth to muzzle, level bite but shallow receding chin. Fairly pronounced whisker pads. Largish ears follow the outer contours of the head are wide at base and rounded at tips.  Full, almond shaped eyes, large and correctly slanted towards the base of the ear, pale yellow in colour.  Noisy young girl.
LILAC BURMESE ADULT
1 CC & BOB BARTLETT’S RAWEKE MINIMA  27c  F  20.8.07
Very good size and weight to this nearly two year old lady. Medium length body with a good firm feel, proportionate shapely legs and neat oval paws.  Well shaped tail of good length to balance body. Coat fairly short and close lying and of very good texture.  Fairly pale lilac but the hall lighting was not doing any favours to the tone of the  colour,  even over body with minimal bluey contrast masking to face and ears. Good width to gently rounded top of head between well set and shaped ears of medium size. Slight rounding to brow, fairly good nose break, nose a trifle long but straight. Level bite but slightly shallow chin.  Good size and shape to pale yellow eyes spaced well apart.  A bit grumbly but handled well.
2 YARDLEY’S PAPAGENA YANA YARDLEY  27c  F  1.9.08
Well grown young girl of just ten months of age.  Substantial medium to longer length body well muscled with proportionate shapely legs and beat oval paws. Good tail for length and shape to balance body.  Coat fairly short and close lying and of very good texture.  Fairly even paleish lilac but again the lighting was not helping the tone of the colour. Minimal bluey contrast masking to face and ears.  Good width to gently rounded top of head between oversized ears which are well set and rounded at tips. In profile gentle rounding to slightly elongated brow, fairly good nose break, nose a bit long but straight. Level bite but slightly shallow chin. Good size and shape to pale chartreuse eyes well set.  Some staining on face from watery eyes.  Sweet natured girl.

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Mr S Morris

MANY THANKS TO THE COMMITTEE FOR THE INVITATION TO THE SHOW I HAD AN ENJOYABLE DAY IN CHESTER

AC SIAMESE / BALINESE IMPERIAL GR PR MALE

1ST IMP GR PR COPELAND’S GR PR FLOWERDEW GTX PECTATIONS  24 MN 02.02.08.
Handsome seal pointed male neuter of excellent type. Strong even wedge of very good length. Large well placed ears with very good top of head. Straight profile firm chin with level bite. Oriental shaped deep vivid blue eyes of very good shape and expression. Long elegant neck carried on a firm muscular body. Elegant legs and feet. Short close coat of very good length and texture with some tonal shading. Dense warm seal brown points. Tail of very good length to balance. A perfect gentleman in very good condition and very well presented.

BLUE POINTED SIAMESE  FEMALE ADULT

1CC WH DAVIES’S BURNTHWAITES SUPERTOOPER 24A  F  15.08.08.
Dainty miss of quite good type. Large well set ears that she tends to bonnet. Dip and bump in profile. Chin ebbs muzzle pinch and bite messy. Eyes rather deep set but of a good colour. Graceful neck carried on a dainty firm muscular body. Short close coat slightly shaded and of good texture. Points of a medium blue colouring. Elegant legs and feet. Tail of a good  length. Very good temperament condition and presentation.

CHOCOLATE POINTED SIAMESE FEMALE
1CC & BOB WILLIAMS GR CH ROYSTERER ASIFBYMAGIC  F 24B  14.12.00.
Chocolate pointed Siamese female of excellent type very good for age. Even wedge. Large well set ears with very good top of head. Straight profile firm chin with level bite. Oriental eyes of good shape and colour. elegant neck carried on a firm well muscled body. Elegant legs and feet. Short close ivory coat of good texture. Points of a good milk chocolate tone. Tail of good length to balance. Very good temperament condition and presentation

2ND MORGAN’S ASTRALBLAESE ATALANTA  24B  F  22.03.08.Young chocolate pointed Siamese female  who appears immature at present. Ears of good size and set with good top of head. Almost straight profile muzzle pinch and biteis a fraction undershot. Oriental eyes of good shape and colour. Graceful neck carried on a firm muscular body. Elegant legs and feet. Short close coat of good colour length and texture. Points of a medium chocolate tone. Tail of good length. Very good temperament condition and presentation.

3RD HOWARD & HANBY’S AMARRICHI AURORA SQUISITA 24B  F  31.05.08.
Chocolate pointed Siamese female of fair type. Long rather narrow wedge. Ears of good size and set requiring more width between them. Profile almost straight Chin firm bite level. Eyes slightly deep set but of a good colour. Elegant neck carried on a well muscled body. Elegant legs and feet. Coat rather long of a good ivory colour. Tail of good length. Points of a medium chocolate tone. Good temperament condition and presentation.

RED POINTED SIAMESE FEMALE ADULT

1CC BOB STORK’S WICCANWAY’S WINTER SOLSTICE  32A  F 06.11.07.
Red pointed Siamese female of very good type. Even wedge of good length. Ears of good size and set with very good top of head. Straight profile firm chin with level bite. Oriental shaped eyes of very good shape and colour. Graceful neck carried on a firm well muscled body. Elegant legs and feet. Short close coat of very good length and texture. Tail of good length with very slight pip. Points of a very good red tone. Very good temperament condition and presentation. 

BLUE POINTED SIAMESE KITTEN OPEN
1ST & BOB WHITING’S THOWRA ANGELO  M  07.01.09.
Blue pointed male kitten of good type. Ears of good size and set with good top of head. Straight profile firm chin with level bite. Eyes of a good colour slightly full in shape but better when relaxed. Elegant neck carried on a firm well muscled body. Elegant legs and feet. Short close coat of good texture. Some tonal shading. Points of a rather dark toned blue. Tail of good length to balance. Very good temperament condition and presentation.

CHOCOLATE POINTED SIAMESE MALE NEUTER

1PC & BOB HARRISON’S OWAISSA OZIMANDIUS  24B  MN  18.01.07.
Chocolate pointed male neuter of good type. Ears of good size and set with very good top of head. Slight dip in profile firm chin level bite, slight muzzle pinch. Oriental eyes of very good shape and colour. Elegant neck carried on a firm well muscled body. Elegant legs and feet. Short close ivory coat of good texture. Points of a medium toned chocolate. Tail of good length to balance. Very good temperament condition and presentation.  

APRICOT SIAMESE NEUTERED MALE
1PC & BOB AGGETT’S AMYDAY SOLAR LIGHT  32FN MN  21.08.06.
Strong masculine apricot Siamese male neuter of excellent type and colour. Large well set ears with very good top of head. Straight profile firm chin with level bite. Expressive oriental eyes of a deep vivid blue colour. Long elegant neck carried on a firm muscular body. Elegant legs and feet. Short close coat of a very good length colour and texture. Tail of good length to balance. Points of a good apricot colouring. Very good temperament condition and presentation. A lovely lad

AC NON- BREEDERS ADULT
1ST WILLIS’S LEBRETON FINLAY 48 40B  M 28.02.08.
Chocolate and white oriental bicolour lad of very good type. Strong almost even wedge of good length. Large well set ears with loads of width between them. Straight profile chin ebbs slightly but the bite is level. Expressive oriental shaped eyes of a good clear vivid blue. Long elegant neck carried on a long lean well muscled body. Elegant legs and feet. Short very close coat of an excellent texture. Very good distribution of white on face all legs and underside. Warm milk chocolate markings complimenting the pattern. Tail of good length to balance. Very good temperament condition and presentation a good example of the breed.

2ND CLAY’S METAXA MARQUESSA  37H  F  29.04.08.
Attractive chocolate oriental tortie of very good type. Almost even wedge of good length. Ears of a good size and set with good top of head. Straight profile slight muzzle pinch. Chin firm with level bite. Oriental shaped eyes of a good green colour of good expression. Graceful neck carried on a well muscled body. Elegant legs and feet. Short close coat of very good texture of a warm chocolate tone with very good random flashes of red mingling. Tail of good length to balance. Delightful temperament in very good  condition and presentation.

3RD CLARKE’S CH HEMLOCK LADY MARMALADE 37FN  F  08.05.06.
Apricot female of good type. Almost even wedge of good length. Ears of good size and set with good width between them. Straight profile firm chin with level bite. Slight pinch to the muzzle. Oriental shaped eyes of a good clear green colour. Elegant neck carried on a firm well muscled body. Elegant legs and feet. Short close coat of a good texture almost sound and of a good apricot colour. Tail of good length to balance. Very good temperament condition and presentation.

4TH HOGAN’S CH SENSUAL MIDNITEMAGIC  37 F 10.08.06.
Oriental black female of good type. Medium wedge. Medium ear of good set with good top of head. Almost straight profile. Chin firm with level bite. Oriental shaped eyes of a good green colour of good expression. Elegant neck carried on a medium length body. Elegant legs and feet. Short close jet black coat of good texture with scattered white hairs across the shoulders. Tail in keeping with the length of body and whip like. Good temperament condition and presentation.

AC DEBUTANTE KITTEN

1ST WHITING’S MERRYTAIL SONG OF SONGS  29C  F  04.01.09.
Oriental lilac female of very good type.  Almost  even wedge of good length ears of good size and set with very good width between them. Straight profile slight pinch to the muzzle. Oriental shaped eyes of a good clear  green colour. Graceful neck carried on a firm well muscled body elegant legs and feet. Short close coat of very good pinkie lilac tone. Tail of good length to balance. Delightful temperament condition and presentation. A lovely little girl.

2ND KEITH’S STARAPPEAL SAYNOMORE 62 43C  MN  25.10.08.
Lilac shaded oriental male neuter of very good type. Even wedge of good length. Ears of very good size and set with good top of head. Straight profile firm chin of good depth with level bite. Oriental eyes of good shape and a clear green colour. Elegant neck carried on a firm muscular body. Elegant legs and feet. Coat of good texture of a good shaded pattern, and a good lilac colour, the coat length is still developing so the coat is not as long as desired. Tail of good length developing plume well. Very good temperament condition and presentation.

3RD DEBOWSKA’S METAXA MONADORI 48B  M  04.02.09.
Chocolate & white oriental bicolour male kitten of good type. Even wedge of good length ears of good size and set with good top of head. Straight profile firm chin with level bite. Oriental eyes of good shape but rather full better when relaxed, good green eye colour. Elegant neck carried on a muscular body. Elegant legs and feet. Short close coat with good distribution of white with white on ears face all legs and underside, the chocolate area’s being of a rather dark bitter colour. Tail of good length. Very good temperament condition and presentation.

4TH ELLIS’S EIREACHDAIL MAZPAHSMOSAIC  43E  F  20.11.08.
Oriental bicolour black tortie of good type. Ears of good size and set she tends to bonnet them but with good width between. Straight profile firm chin with level bite. Oriental eyes that were rather full with excitement  better when she relaxed. Elegant neck carried on a firm well muscled body. Elegant legs and feet. Good distribution of white in comparison with the black and red markings. Good temperament condition and presentation. 

AC NOVICE KITTEN
1ST DUFFY’S KYOMI KISSNTELL 29  F  12.02.09.
Havana female kitten of very good type. Almost even wedge of good length. Ears of good size and set with good width between them. Almost straight profile firm chin with level bite. Oriental shaped green eyes of a good expression. Graceful neck carried on a firm well muscled body. Elegant legs and feet. Short close warm chesnut coat that is not quite sound at present good texture. Tail of good length to balance. Very good temperament condition and presentation.

2ND DEBOWSKA’S METAXA MONDADORI  48B  M  04.02.09.

AC NEUTER

1ST GOULD’S LEBRETON CALIFORNIADREING  48A  MN  06.07.06.
Very stylish blue & white oriental bicolor male neuter of very good type. Strong even wedge of good length. Large well set ears with very good width between them. Straight profile firm chin with level bite. Oriental shaped green eyes of good expression. Elegant neck carried on a firm muscular body. Elegant legs and feet. Short close coat of very good length and texture, The blue areas are very well defined against the white areas, there is white on the face all legs and underside the distribution of white on the underside is borderline 1 1/3rd  but his type is excellent . Tail of good length to balance. Excellent temperament condition and presentation.

2ND LORD’S PR DRUIDSWAY BLACK PANTHER  37  MN  07.05.08.
Oriental black male neuter of very good type. Strong even wedge of good length. Ears of very good size and set with very good width between them. Straight profile firm chin with level bite. Expressive oriental eyes of a very good clear green colour. Elegant neck carried on a firm muscular body. Elegant legs and feet. Short close jet black shiny coat sound to the root. Tail of very good length to balance. Very good temperament condition and presentation.

3RD LUND’S GR PR SMAUG TY  43ds MN 28.02.07.
Stylish red silver shaded male neuter of very good type. Strong even wedge of good length. Ears of good size and set very good top of head. Straight profile firm chin with level bite. Oriental shaped eyes of a good green colouring of good expression. Elegant neck carried on a firm well muscled body elegant legs and feet. Short close coat of very good length and texture with silver undercoat and good red undercoat with good  shaded pattern extending two thirds up the hair shaft. Tail of good length to balance. Very good temperament condition and presentation.

AC NON-BREEDERS NEUTER

1ST HINCHIFFE’S PR MYLYNN MUMBO JUMBO 62 36  MN  25.01.08.
Black smoke oriental longhair of super type and showing strength and style. Strong even wedge of good length. Large well set ears with very good width between them. Straight profile firm chin with level bite. Oriental vivid green eyes of very good shape and haughty expression. Long elegant neck carried on a long firm well muscled body Elegant legs and feet. Soft coat of very good length showing a very good black colour with silver smoked undercoat. Tail of good length well plumed to balance. Delightful nature in tip top condition and well presented. A lovely lad indeed.

2ND GOULD’S LEBRETON CALIFORNIADREMING 48A MN  06.07.06.

3RD ANDERSON’S FORDISO EARL GREY  37A  MN  21,06.08.
Oriental blue male neuter of very good type. Almost even wedge of good length. Large well placed ears with very good top of head . Straight profile chin firm level bite. Muzzle shows a pinch. Vivid green oriental shaped eyes of good expression. Elegant neck carried on a firm muscular body. Elegant legs and feet. Tail of good length to balance. Coat of a very good length and texture of a quite dark blue tone but sound and shining. Very good temperament condition and presentation.

4TH LUND’S GR PR SMAUG TY  43DS  MN  28.02.07.

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Mr S Parkin

My thanks to Marie and the committee for the invitation to judge at the show. Debbie Copeland, stewarded for me looking after both the cats and I with her customary care.  
 I hope that we will be able to fit in one more engagement before your departure to the Antipodes.

USUAL ABYSSINIAN ADULT
BoB Desolla’s GR CH BRUNNBACKEN’S SAMBESI, 25.03.07.
A pleasure to see this boy again. A well balanced exhibit. Body of good length with a hard muscular feel to it, for preference I would like him just a fraction larger overall. Legs commensurate to the body with neat oval feet. Tail in proportion to the body, with a gentle taper from a broad base. Balanced head with a medium wedge, strong muzzle and whisker indent, Large, well set ears with a wide base. Very expressive eyes, rounded almond in shape and in an oriental set.  Profile shows a gentle break, good depth of chin, despite missing several front teeth, an even bite. Distinct facial markings some white on the lips and chin, with a little cream extending down the throat.  No necklets, or leg bars. Clear spine line and a solid black tail tip, just a very small amount of black on the hocks. A rich apricot basecoat, well ticked with black. Coat short and close-lying, fine with a resilient texture.  His temperament is impeccable and a real pleasure to assess.

AV ADULT
1st Desolla’s GR CH BRUNNBACKEN’S SAMBESI
2nd Lloyd’s GR CH NAMOONA DAMARA, Female Bronze Egyptian Mau. 22.12.2004.
Well proportioned girl, elegant body with balanced limbs with small dainty feet. Tail has a gentle taper from a fairly broad base and is in harmony with the body for length. Head has a moderate wedge, gently rounded, uniform lines to the nose, “face on” and with a gentle curve to the profile. Muzzle balances the wedge, and is gently rounded. Strong chin and an even bite. Large almond shaped eyes, a bright light green in colour.  Ears of good size to balance the head well set on the back of the head.  Strong facial markings with a clear scarab on the top head.  Random brown spots, sharply defined on a warm copper basecoat, very little linkage on the body. A little worried at first but settled quickly and handled very well.
3rd Thomas’s THOMASTAR  LOTTIE.

AV Debutante Adult
1st Johnson’s KASHYK CZAR DOMBROVSKI, (16a), M. 08.10.2008.
Well developed youngster, long and elegant body with a solid feel to it. Commensurate long legs with neat oval feet. Tail in proportion to the body with a gentle taper to the tip. The head shows a short wedge with prominent whisker pads, giving a broad look to the muzzle.  Firm chin with a level bite.  Profile shows a well developed angle for his age with a very shallow curve to the nose.  The top of head is virtually flat, He can hold his ears upright but they are set slightly to the side of the head and they are a little too wide at the base.  Eyes almond in shape, a rather muddy green with a clear green centre. Coat very soft in texture, short and fine, a double coat beginning to develop. Mid blue with very little shading to the roots. Slivering well developed over the whole of the body, head, legs and feet. Very faint tail rings. Handled well out of the pen.
2nd Murphy’s KALTES RHAPSODY IN BLUE, Female Devon Rex. 18.08.2008.
Balanced youngster. Well proportioned, muscular body with good breadth across the chest. Legs appropriate to the body, for length with neat oval feet. Tail in proportion to the body. Elegant neck supports the head, which has a short wedge and a broad top of head, with strong high cheek bones.  Well developed muzzle a very good depth of chin with a level bite. For Perfection the nose stop could do with a little more definition. Large oval eyes well set.  Large ears low set.  Body is evenly covered strongly waved on the head, limbs and tail but a little sparse on the neck and body. Handled very well out of the pen.
3rd Lachlan’s YOKOTA BOUDICCA ICENI.

Av Radius Adult
1st Thomas’s THOMASTAR LOTTIE, Female Brown Spotted Bengal 06.06.2008
Overall shows good Bengal conformation, although she is a little small for her age. Body has a solid hard feel to it, legs well muscled and in proportion to the body.  Tail medium length and even to the tip. Head well proportioned with high cheek bones, gentle curve to the profile, broad muzzle firm chin and an even bite. Neck in proportion to the head and body. Medium ears well set, eyes large and well rounded. Distinct facial markings. Clear well defined black spots set against a warm apricot basecoat, but with a slight dark cast to the top coat. Glitter well distributed over the body and limbs.  Soft coat but needs a little more density. A little worried at first but handled well.
2nd Halligan’s CH BRAMBLEWOOD CASPAJACK, Male Brown Spotted Bengal. 07.08.2007
A very angry exhibit, making a full assessment impossible. Good conformation but again rather small for his age. Well shaped head in balance with the body, good strength to muzzle, ear shape and set impossible to judge, as they were held flattened down.  Eyes very round. Bite not assessed. Coat showed some ticking as well as glitter, spots distinct with some linkage.  A pity he was so unhappy.

AV Breeders Kitten
1st Holt & I Higgins’s NEMOREZ ASHAMAMAGIC, Male Brown Ticked Asian, 13.12.2008.
A lively boy, with a balanced Burmese conformation. Body slim with a hard muscular feel. Commensurate legs with oval feet. Tail medium thickness with a rounded tip. Head has a short balanced wedge, with good width at the cheekbones. Profile shows a distinct nose break, well developed broad muzzle. Level bite and a firm chin. Medium ears well set, eyes well set and of the correct Asian shape. Strong facial markings clear “M” on the forehead.  Clear seal ticking overall, on a cream basecoat. White on lips and chin nearly extending down the throat. Coat short and fine with a satiny feel to it.  Handled well once he had seen all there was to see.

2nd Shepherd’s MAGICAL JEMIMA PUDDLEDUCK, Female Devon Rex F. 08.11.2008.
Pleasingly proportioned girl, body well developed with good breath to the chest. Legs appropriate to the body, tail balances the body for length. Head has a short wedge, fairly well developed cheek bones excellent depth of chin and an even bite. Profile needs more depth to the stop. Large expressive oval eyes. Ears large and set low with good width to the base.  Well developed neck.  Well covered with short soft hair waves well developed on legs and tail and evident over all the body.   A happy exhibit who handled well.
3rd Brynes’s, BOUNTIFUL REDHOTLOVER.

AV Limit Kitten
1st Brynes’s BOUNTIFUL DESIGNER LABEL, Female Devon Rex 10.04.2009.
A very appealing, dainty kitten, very young but all ready showing well developed Devon type. Body has a hard, firm feel to it. Limbs are in proportion with neat oval feet. Tail in harmony with the body for length and of good shape. An elegant neck supports a head with very good Devon expression, with a short wedge and well developed, high cheekbones. Profile shows a distinct stop, firm chin and an even bite. Large low set ears, eyes well set oval eyes. Well covered with soft short fine with good density. Waves beginning to develop. A very friendly exhibit who was unphased by the bustle of show.

AV Neuter
1st Evans’s MAIPENRAI DOWJAI, Male Neuter Korat. 20.08.2007.
A very pleasing exhibit, body is of medium build, with well developed muscle tone on a good bone structure. Legs in proportion to the body, with neat oval feet. . Tail balances the body for length. Head has a distinct heart shape, although the muzzle is a little more pronounced than I would prefer. Profile shows a slight stop, a gentle down wads curve to the nose, chin a fraction shallower than I would wish, but not weak, bite even.  A large flat forehead with high set ears of good shape and size. Wide set eyes large and very expressive.  Round in shape and a bright green with the narrowest of outer hazel rings. Coat is a light mid blue, with extensive silver tipping all over the body, limbs and head. Short and fine, sound to the roots, a pleasing glossy fee to it. A Very well behaved boy, in a very tense section of the show hall. He was happy to come out and be assessed.
2nd Penny’s GR PR HOADHILL FUNTIME FRANKIE, (76 30), MN.  05.11.2006.
Good overall conformation, body of good length, with well developed muscle. Legs of appropriate length for the body, with large round paws. Tail even and balances the body for length. Head well proportioned a medium wedge, slight curve in profile, broad muzzle firm chin and an even bite. Medium ears well set. Large well set eyes. Clearly defined facial markings, strongly spotted on the body with little linkage. Coat dense and soft a little ticking, but also glitter on the body face and limbs. Very worried out of the pen but much happier and very friendly once back inside.
3rd Russell’s CAMACOONA VALENTINO, (34c), MN. 14.02.2008.
A very well grown and mature exhibit.  Body is of medium length, well muscled but still lithe. Legs in proportion to the body, with neat oval paws. Tail tapers gently from a broad base to the tip and is in balance with the body.  Head is a well formed heart shape, with a flat forehead.  Large ears, set high, flared at the base.  Very expressive eyes large and rounded, uniform green in colour but with a very slight yellow tinge.  Profile shows a slight stop short, the nose has a gentle downward curve. Strong chin and an even bite.  Coat fine and short, a warm, dove-grey, lilac in colour with some silver tipping, lilac to the roots.  Very vocal when asked to come out but settled rapidly, handled well and had to be persuaded to go back in the pen

AV Limit Neuter
1st Hogan’s BITZAGLITZ  ICE-STORM,  Male Neuter Blue Point Snowshoe. 13.07.2008.  
Well grow boy, solid yet elegant long body, legs in proportion to the body with matching oval paws. Tail balances the body for length. Well balanced head with a moderate wedge. Gently rounded high cheekbones, muzzle balances the wedge, firm chin and an even bite.
Large ears well set.  Eyes in balance with the face, with good depth of blue to the colour.  Coat short and resilient.  Pattern shows white on all the feet.  White inverted V well defined on the face.  Clean division of white on the body. Well behaved lad who was unworried by the noise of his neighbour very friendly and easy to assess.
2nd Fielding’s NORDIQUESTAR SUPER SHADOW, (76 30), MM. 06.10.2007.
A very unhappy boy who was rather a hand-full, but did permit a complete assessment. A medium sized boy body has good muscle tone. Limbs in proportion with round paws tail balances the body for length. Head well balanced apart from the profile which is a little too straight.  Good depth of chin and an even bite. Coat medium in length, soft but needs more density. Good facial markings, spots clearly defined on a rather dark base coat, some linkage on the flanks.
3rd Fielding’s  NORDIQUESTAR SANS PRIX.

AV Senior Neuter
1st Plaw’s IGR PR RAINSONG STEVIE GERRARD, Red Shaded Asian, Male Neuter. 28.06.2005.
A very solid, medium sized body, with a good breadth to the chest, but will need to watch his weight.Well balanced limbs with neat oval feet.  Tail is commensurate to the body with an even shape. Head well proportioned with a short wedgeand a wide jaw-line, a commensurate blunt muzzle, good depth of chin and an even bite. Very good top of head with a gently rounded brow. Medium sized ears of good shape and set.Eyes of good shape and set. A fine, short coat, close-lying, with a very good satin-like texture. Evenly shaded, distinct facial markings and very faint tabby markings on the legs. Handled well late on, he seemed very pleased to see us and demanded fuss and attention.
2nd Penny’s GR PR HOADHILL FUNTIME FRANKIE.
3rd Russell’s PR KOORAHK SUMI, Female Neuter Korat. 04.03.2007.
Well grown girl, of good proportions. Body has a solid muscular feel to it.   Tail just a little short to balance the body, legs strong and elegant with neat oval paws.  Head shows a heart shape, but the muzzle is a little too fine.  Large well set ears, flared at the base.  Large expressive eyes well set with good width between them.  Eye colour two shades of green with a very faint narrow hazel rim. Profile shows slight stop, the nose has a gentle downward turn.  A good depth of chin and an even bite.  Coat is an even medium blue with silver tipping well developed on the limbs and head but is not so evident on the body.  Coat length medium and soft in texture.  Very upset today and vas much happier in the pen.

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Mr M Pearman

Thank you very much to the Show Manager, Mrs M Rose, and her assistant, Mrs J Brady, for my invite.  I had an enjoyable day in Queensferry handling many lovely cats.  Mrs Pat Tegg stewarded for me, handling the cats with care and expertise.  Thank you for your hard work and good humour.
AC SELF PREMIER MALE
(Both the boys in this class were of a high quality and a pleasure to judge)
GR PC – WHITE’S CH & GR PR SHARISHIMA THE GOV’NOR (4) (MN) 13.1.06
Three and a half year old red lad of very good size and weight. Lovely cobby body on short head with neat ears, well furnished and placed.  Bold round deep orange eyes, wide snub nose , near level bite apple cheeks and firm chin. Excellent head balance.  Full coat prepared to the last hair, soft and free flowing. The overall colour was of a rich red, just slightly paler to the ruff and flanks. Lovely temperament.
RES PC – CARR’S GR PR BESSJET RAY OF SUNSHINE (4) (MN) 11.6.04
Five year and one month old red lad of again good size and weight. Cobby body on short sturdy legs. Broad well rounded masculine head with neat ears well furnished and placed. Round eyes of a deep orange colour with snub nose, near level bite, apple cheeks and firm chin. Excellent head balances. Full coat, well prepared, soft and free flowing, just a little curly to the underneath.  The overall red was of a good rich tone reasonably sound, with just a slightly paler red to the flanks. Short full tail balanced the boy. Another lovely lad with a super temperament.
CREAM ADULT MALE
1CC BOB PRIESTLEY’S CH SHIMBA EYECATCHER  (5) (M) 29.5.07
Two year and one month old lad of medium size and weight. Cobby body on short legs. Broad rounded head with neat ears well furnished and placed. Round eyes of a good orange colour, snub nose, bite slightly undershot, apple cheeks and firm chin. Head well balanced, coat of reasonable length well prepared, soft texture. The overall cream tone was pale and quite sound. Short full tail balanced the body. Lovely temperament.
2nd FARMER’S RIVERFERNOLYMPUS OF PANTILE (5) (M) 8.8.08
Eleven month old lad looking very mature at present. A medium sized boy looking rather rangy and tall on legs as yet. Reasonable breadth to the head, although slightly bumpy at the moment with medium sized ears, well furnished, just needing to settle. Round eyes of a nice orange colour.  For perfection the eyes could have been larger. Snub nose, bit near level, unfortunately at present slightly maloccluded.  Cheeks need to fill out some more , firm chin. Head needs more time to balance.  The coat was rather short due to a moult and rather shady with a pale cream to the roots and covered with a medium cream old coat. The coat needs time to clear. Short rather sparse tail balanced the body. Good temperament.
TABBY COLOURPOINT ADULT
1CC PICKFORD’S ROSJOY SHINE ALIGHT (13b12) (M) 4.7.08
Twelve and a half month old Blue Tabby Colourpoint lad of medium size and weight.  He was looking a little immature at present. Cobby body on short legs. Broad rounded head with medium sized ears, well furnished and placed. Round eyes of a pale blue colour. Short nose, cheeks still need to fill out a little more. Level bite and firm chin. Head quite well balanced. The coat was of a reasonable length, quite well prepared, just a little staining to the front paws and bib.  The coat was of a lovely glacial white, free from shading as was his tummy.  Full mask to the face with clear M to the forehead and pencilling to the cheeks. The thumb prints were evident to the ears and the legs displaying barring.  There were some rings to the tail.  The tabby markings were of a good blue colour shown off by a nice beige agouti ground colour. Short tail balanced the body. Lovely temperament.
BOB ONLY
BOB ELLIS’ CH ROSJOY WHAT ASHOCK (13b15 (M) 23.7.05
Three year and eleven month old Red Tabby Colourpoint lad who was structurally a good size, but today lacking some weight and muscle, probably due to being a busy working lad.   Cobby body on short legs. Broad well rounded masculine head with neat ears well furnished and placed. Large bold round eyes of a really good blue colour. Wide snub nose, near level bite, apple cheeks and firm chin. Excellent head balance.  The coat was a little short, lacking undercoat. What coat there was had been well prepared.  The coat was a lovely apricot white free from shading as was his tummy.  Full mask to the face, displaying an M and pencilling to the cheeks.  The ears displayed thumb prints.  The red to the legs was a little paler but did show barring.  The tail displayed some rings.  The tabby markings were of a rich red shown off by an apricot ground colour.  Short tail balanced the body. Lovely lad with a super temperament.
EXOTIC SH AOC NON SELF ADULT
1 CC BOB WALLACE’S SHARISHIMA BILLY BOB (70 12a5) (M) 3.4.08
Fifteen month old red and white lad of medium size and weight. Cobby body on short sturdy legs, good breadth to chest and firm rump. Broad rounded head with neat ears well rounded and placed. Large bold round eyes of a deep orange colour.  Wide snub nose, bit slightly undershot with concave uppers, apple cheeks and firm chin. Head quite well balanced.  The coat was quite plush, just lacking a little undercoat, standing well from the body.  The coat had been well prepared, the white pristine, red rich although not very sound, showing ghost tabby markings. White areas to the right cheek to red face, white bib and tummy, large red areas to the body broken up by white. Legs broken with colour. Short thick tail balanced the body. Lovely temperament.
AC TABBY BI OR TRI COLOUR ADULT INTERMEDIATE (INCL SMOKE & WHITE, CAMEO & WHITE, SILVER TABBY & WHITE)
1 IC BOB THORNBURN’S RIASCATZ DREAM LOVER (12a 5t) (M) 14.2.08
Seventeen month old red tabby and white lad of good size and weight. Cobby body on short sturdy legs. Broad well rounded masculine head with neat ears, well furnished and placed. Round eyes of a deep orange colour, wide snub nose, near level bite, apple cheeks and firm chin. Excellent head balance. Coat of good length, very well prepared, soft and free flowing, the white areas pristine, and the red tabby pattern rich in tone, shown off well by the apricot ground colour.  White areas to the cheeks, muzzle, nose and centre of forehead, red patches to white body, all showing a tabby pattern. White bib and tummy. Coloured areas to the face displayed a nice tabby pattern. Short full tail nicely ringed balanced the body well. Lovely lad, good temperament.
BLACK KITTEN MALES
1ST BOB MELLOR’S FLEURIELLE MOONSHINE (1) (M) 6.4.09
Three month and one week old boy of good size and weight for his age. Lovely cobby body on short wide legs. Good breadth to the head with neat ears well furnished and placed. Round eyes of a nice muddy orange colour. Wide snub nose, bite slightly overshot, apple cheeks and quite firm chin. Head balance developing very well.  Coat of good length, very well prepared. The overall black colour to the coat was of a pleasing tone, showing a temperature mark at present. Short firm tail balanced the body. Lovely kitten with a promising future.
2ND HACKING’S BALOOBOO SWEET SUCCESS (1) (M) 9.4.09
Three month and one week old lad of quite good size and weight for his age. Lovely cobby body on little legs. Broad head, just a little bumpy at present, with neat ears well furnished and placed. Round eyes of a pleasing muddy orange colour. Wide snub nose, level bite, apple cheeks and firm chin. Head developing good balance. The coat was well prepared, soft texture, every bit a kitten coat at present, the roots displayed a nice black tone with the rest of the coating showing a lot kitten greying to the body ruff and tail.  Hopefully when the coat clears he should have a pleasing black tone. Short tail balanced the body. Lovely temperament.
BLACK TORTIE, CHOCOLATE TORTIE & WHITE KITTEN
1ST BOB GRIFFITH’S MYKLANI FREYA OFJUBIL (12/1) (F) 28.3.09
Three and a half month old dominant tortie and white girl of good size and weight for her age. Cobby body on short little legs. Broad rounded head with neat ears well furnished and placed. Round eyes of a promising muddy orange colour, snub nose, level bite, apple cheeks and firm chin. Head already well balanced. The coat was of a good length, well prepared, soft texture, the white pristine, tabby pattern of a dense black shown off by a warm brown agouti ground colour.  White areas to the muzzle, chin, bib and tummy. Coloured body showing a good pattern, legs barred and nice  rings to the tail.  Tail balanced the body well. Super lad, lovely temperament. Another kitten with a promising show career ahead.
TABBY COLOURPOINT NEUTER
1 PC BOB MARK’S PR NIROKE ROMEO (13b15) (MN) 29.5.08
Thirteen month old red tabby point lad of good size and weight. Cobby body on short sturdy legs . Broad rounded head with neat ears well furnished and placed. Round eyes, very slightly two toned, the inner rim a nice blue paling to outer rim. Wide snub nose, bit e near level, concave uppers, apple cheeks and firm chin. Head well balanced. Coat of good length, quite well prepared, just a little curly to the undersides. The coat was of a nice apricot white colour, free from shading as was the tummy. Full mask to the face displaying an M to the forehead and very faint pencilling to the cheeks. Thumb prints to the ears.  As yet the legs were still lacking the depth of colour I would like to see, with only ghost tabby barring visible. Short firm tail showing faint rings. The real markings were of a reasonable tone shown off by an apricot ground colour. I hope as he matures, his points colour matches up better, deepens in colour to give better pattern definition. Lovely temperament.
EXOTIC SH AOC NON SELF NEUTER
1ST PC BOB EDWARDS’ PR DELAVALE CALYPSO (70 31d) (FN) 24.9.03
Five year and nine month old red and white bi colour girl of medium size and weight. Cobby body on short  legs, good breadth to the chest and firm rump. Reasonable width to the head with medium sized ears, well rounded and placed. Round eyes of a pale orange colour, medium length nose with break. I would have preferred the nose shorter for better balance. Level bite, cheeks reasonably full and firm chin.  Head quite well balanced. The coat was well shown, soft and plus in texture, standing well from the body. White areas pristine, red areas rich in tone and reasonably sound. White chevron to face, white bib and tummy. Coloured body and tail. Faint ghost tabbying present to coloured areas. Short thick tail balanced the body. Lovely temperament.
BROWN/BLUE TABBY (INC BI COLOUR) MAINE COON KITTEN MALE
1ST BOB CROOK’S BEARDWOOD LEONARDO DAVINCI (64 41w) (M) 28.2.09
Four and a half month old Brown Classic Tabby and white lad of good size and weight for his age. Long body developing good bone and muscle. Nice breadth to chest and firm rump. Long tapering tail balanced the body. Good width to the head with large ears very feathered and tufted, held high on head with a good gap between. Round amber eyes of a slightly oblique aperture and set nose of a uniform width with a shall concave curve to the profile. Cheek bones high, level bite, square muzzle of good breadth with nice width and depth to the chin. The head already showed very good balance. The coat was excellently prepared, soft texture and glossy. Developing length of fur to the flanks, belly and breeches shaggy, feet tufted. White areas to the chin, bib, tummy and all four feet, all pristine. The tabby markings were of a dense black shown off by a warm brown agouti ground colour. The fact displayed a good tabby pattern. Lines run over head to a nice classic tabby pattern to the body. Coloured areas to legs barred, and tail ringed. Lovely temperament.
2ND CROOK’S BEARDWOOD THEO ROUSSEAU (64 41) (M) 28.2.09
Four and a half month old Brown Classic Tabby, litter brother of the kitten above, of quite good size and weight. Long body developing bone and muscle. Nice breadth to the chest and firm rump. Long tapering tail balanced the body. Good width to eh head with large ears well feathered and tufted, held high on the head with a good gap between.  Round amber eyes of a slightly oblique aperture and set. Nose of uniform width, as yet a little straight in the profile. Cheek bones high, scissor bite, teething in progress. Muzzle square of quite good width, there was nice depth to the chin just needing a little more width. Head balance developing well.  The coat was well shown, a glossy kitten coat. The tabby markings were developing good density, shown off by a warm brown agouti ground colour. Good tabby markings to the face, lines run over the head to a butterfly over shoulders. Spine lines down back and oysters to flanks. Legs well barred and rings to the tail. Lovely temperament.
BROWN/BLUE TABBY (INC BI COLOUR) MAINE COON KITTEN FEMALE
1ST CHADWICK’S LIONMAINE MASAI MARA (64 41) (F)
Six month old brown classic tabby girl of good size and weight. Long body developing good bone and muscle, nice breadth to the chest and firm rump. Long tapering tail balanced the body. Good width to the head with large ears well feathered and tufted, held high on the head with a good gap between. Round golden eyes of a slightly oblique aperture and set. Nose of a uniform width with a shallow concave curve to the profile. Cheek bones high, level bite, muzzle square of quite good breadth. Although the chin was of good width and depth it did recede slightly. Head quite well balanced.  The glossy kitten coat was very well prepared, developing nice length.  The tabby markings were of a good black density shown off by a warm brown agouti ground colour. Good tabby pattern to the face and a nice classic tabby pattern to the body. Legs barred and rings to the tail. Good temperament.
AOC MAINE COON KITTEN MALE
1ST BOB ATKINSON’S KATMEA BASILDON BERTIE (64 31s) (M) 5.12.08
Seven month and one week old black smoke and white lad of good size and weight. Long body well boned and muscled with good breadth to the chest and firm rump. Long tapering tail balanced the body. Good width to the head with large ears well feathered and tufted, held quite high on head with a good gap between. Round hazel eyes of a lightly oblique aperture and set. Nose of a uniform width with a shallow concave curve to the profile. Cheek bones high, level bite, muzzle square of good breadth. The chin was of quite good depth, needing a little more width.  For perfection the chin could be firmer. Head balance developing well.  The coat was reasonably well prepared, lacking a little finish, with some staining to the front and back feet.  This made me waver on awarding the BOB.  The kitten coat was glossy, developing good length to the flanks and frontal ruff, belly and breeches shaggy, feet tufted. White areas were to the chin, bib, tummy, front feet and back legs.  The body was of a nice black with a lovely ashen white undercoat giving good contrasts. Lovely temperament.
2ND RATHBONE’S CELTICOON RAFFERTY (64 41A) (M) 1.2.09
Five and a half month old classic tabby lad of quite good size and weight. Long body developing bone and muscle, nice breadth to the chest and firm rump. Long tapering tail balanced the body. Reasonable width to the head with large ears well feathered and tufted, held high on head. Round golden eyes of a slightly oblique aperture and set. Nose of a uniform width with a shallow concave curve to the profile. Cheek bones high, scissor bite. Muzzle square of reasonable width, nice depth to the chin just needing a little more width. Head balance still developing.  The glossy kitten coat was well shown, a little short at present. Belly and breeches shaggy, feet tufted. The tabby markings were of a rich red shown off by a nice apricot ground colour. Good tabby markings to the face, lines ran over the head to a clear well defined classic tabby pattern to the body. Legs barred and rings to the tail.
AOC MAINE COON KITTEN FEMALE
1ST CROOK’S BEARDWOOD KATE GREENAWAY(64 41e) (F) 28.2.09
Four and a half month old tortie classic tabby girl of quite good size and weight. Long body developing bone and muscle. Reasonable breadth to the chest and firm rump. Long tapering tail balanced the body. Quite good width to the head with large ears well feathered and tufted, held high on the head. Round amber eyes of a slightly oblique aperture and set. Nose of a uniform width with a very shallow concave curve to the profile. Cheek bones high, level bite, muzzle square of reasonable width. Nice depth to the chin, just needing a little more breadth. Head balance developing. The glossy kitten coat was well shown, a little short as yet. Belly and breeches shaggy, feet tufted. The tortie markings were rich tabby pattern that was evident, quite dense and the ground colour of a warm brown agouti.  The face showed a nice tabby pattern, the classic pattern to the body wasn’t very clear. Legs barred and rings to the tail. Lovely temperament.
2ND LAWSON’S DARKTOWER GEORGIA (64 41e) (F) 19.10.08
Nearly nine months old tortie classic tabby girl who was rather small and the reason for second place.  Good length to the body, quite well boned and muscled with nice breadth to the chest and firm rump. Long tail balanced the body. Good width to the head with large ears, well feathered and tufted, held high on head with a good gap between.  Round hazel eyes of a slightly oblique aperture and set.  Nose of a uniform width with a shallow concave curve to the profile. Cheek bones high, level bite, muzzle quite square of nice breadth.  The chin was of good depth needing a little more width. Head showing quite good balance.  The coat was well shown, glossy, need to develop more length to the coat, belly and breeches shaggy, feet tufted.  The coat displayed nice tortie colouring, the tabby markings were of a good density, shown off by a warm brown agouti ground colour. Good tabby markings to the face, lines run over the head to a butterfly over the shoulders. Spine lines are not clear down the back, oyster to the flanks, legs barred and rings to the tail. Lovely temperament.
BROWN/BLUETABBY (INC BI COLOUR) MAINE COON NEUTER MALE
1 PC BURGESS’ ROCKOON PELLINOR (64 41) (MN) 6.11.07
One year and eight month old Brown classic tabby lad of good size and weight. Long body well boned and muscled, with good breadth to the chest and firm rump. Long tapering tail balanced the body. Good width to the head with large ears well feathered and tufted, held quite high on the head with a good gap between round hazel eyes of a slightly oblique aperture and set. Nose of a uniform width with a shallow concave curve to the profile. Cheek bones high, level bite, muzzle quite square of reasonable width. The chin was of quite good depth, needing more width for perfection. I would have liked the chin firmer. The head was quite well balanced. The coat was well shown, with a glossy substantial top coat with quite good length to the flanks and frontal ruff, belly and breeches shaggy. Feet tufted and profuse flowing fur to the tail.  Soft texture. The tabby marking s were of a good density shown off by a warm brown agouti ground colour. Nice tabby markings to the face, lines run over the head to a butterfly over the shoulders.  The spine lines were just visible down the back, oyster to flanks, legs barred and rings to the tail.  Good temperament.
FOR BOB ONLY
BOB BURGESS’ GR CH & PR COONARIA SHAMWARI (64 41) (MN) 28.4.07
Two year and two month old brown classic tabby lad of very good size and weight. Long body very well boned and muscled, good breadth to the chest and firm rump. Long tapering tail balanced the body. Good width to the head with large ears well feathered and tufted, held high on the head with a good gap between.  Large round green eyes of a slightly oblique aperture and set. Nose of a uniform width with a shallow concave curve to the profile. Cheek bones high, scissor bite. Muzzle square of good breadth with nice width and depth to the chin. Excellent head balance. The coat was prepared to the last hair, soft texture.  There was a lovely substantial glossy top coat with a good length to the flanks and frontal ruff, belly and breeches shaggy Feet tufted and profuse flowing fur to the tail. The tabby markings were of a dense black, shown off by a warm brown agouti ground colour. The face was well marked with a tabby pattern. Lines run over the head to a clear well defined classic tabby pattern. Legs well barred and rings to the tail. Super lad with a great temperament.
AC NOVICE ADULT
1ST PRESTIDGE’S PORTIA VIVA LA DIVA (9) (F) 18.9.08
Ten month old red tabby girl of medium size and weight. Lovely cobby body on short legs. Broad rounded head with neat ears well furnished and placed. Round eyes of a deep orange colour, snub nose, bite fractionally undershot, apple cheeks and firm chin. Excellent head balance. The coat was of a good length, very well prepared, soft and free flowing. The tabby markings were of a rich red shown off by an apricot ground colour. Nice tabby markings to the face, lines ran over the head to a well defined classic tabby pattern to the body. Legs were barred and rings to the tail. Lovely girl with a sweet temperament
2ND BARRETT’S FINCHFIELD FASHIONISTA (70 7) (F) 28.5.08
Thirteen month old black silver tabby girl of medium size and weight. Cobby body on short legs, good breadth to the chest and firm rump. Broad head slightly bumpy with neat ears, well rounded and placed. Round eyes of a reasonable orange colour. Snub nose, bite a little undershot, apple cheeks and firm chin. Good head balance. The coat was well prepared, plush and standing well from the body. The tabby pattern was of a dense black shown off by a nice silver ground colour. Face well marked. Lines ran over head to a well defined classic tabby pattern to the body. Legs barred and rings to the tail. Short thick tail balanced the body. Lovely temperament.
3RD WYATT’S LEVINA KODY (12a2) (M) 11.8.08
Eleven month old blue and white Bi Colour lad of good size and weight. Cobby body on short legs. Broad rounded head with neat ears well furnished and placed. Round eyes of a nice orange colour, snub nose, bit near level. Cheeks quite full and firm chin. Head well balanced. Full coat well prepared, the white pristine, blue of a nice tone quite sound.  White face with blue patches to both sides of the face, white bib and tummy. White body with a blue patch to the back. White legs. Short fully coloured tail balanced the body. Good temperament.
AC NOVICE KITTEN
1ST GRIFFITH’S NYKLANI FREYA OFJUBIL (12/1) (F) 28.3.09 (Repeat)
2ND GRAY’S ONNYDALE BO PEEP (70 12a1t) (F) 8.4.09
Three month and one week old brown tabby and white Exotic girl of good size and weight for her age. Cobby body on short little legs. Broad rounded head with neat ears well rounded and placed. Round eyes of a nice orange colour. Snub nose, level bite, apple cheeks and firm chin. Head already showing good balance. The coat was well shown, soft and plus, standing well from the body. White chevron to the face, nice tabby pattern to the face, white bib and tummy.  Clear classic tabby pattern to the body, short thick nicely ringed tail balanced the body. White areas pristine, good dense tabby markings shown off by a warm brown agouti ground colour. Lovely temperament.
3RD MACKERETH’S PIPPAKITS DOUBLE TROUBLE (70 12a 75) (M) 4.3.09
Four and a half month old cream tabby and white Exotic lad of good size and weight. Cobby body on short legs. Broad rounded head with medium sized ears well rounded and placed. Round eyes of a nice orange colour, snub nose, near level bite, apple cheeks and firm chin. Head developing good balance. The coat was plush and stood well from the body.  Well prepared, pristine white. The cream tabby markings were of a good dense tone shown off by a pale cream ground colour. White areas to the chin, bib, tummy and legs. Colour to the face body and tail. Good markings to the face and a spotted tabby pattern to the body. Short thick well ringed tail balanced the body.  Good temperament.
AC NEUTER
1ST CARR’S GR PR BESSJET RAY OF SUNSHINE (4) (MN) 11.6.04 (Repeat)
2ND BALYSS’ GR PR TAMOSAH FADE TO GREY (53a) (MN) 6.6.07
Two year and one month old Blue Pewter lad of good size and weight. Lovely cobby body on short legs. Broad rounded head with neat ears well furnished and placed. Round eyes of a nice orange colour, snub nose, level bite, apply cheeks and firm chin. Head was balanced. Coat of quite good length, well prepared, soft texture. The coat displayed a lovely light undercoat, silvery white, with a good blue mantle to the back. Ghost tabby barring to the legs. The chin, stomach, chest and undersides of the tail were all sparkling silvery white, face silvery white, lightly tipped with blue. Short full tail balanced the body. Good temperament
3RD LEE’S CH SHEERBLISS OHSO THEO (70 12a 7t) (MN) 14.4.07
Two year and three month old cream tabby and white Exotic lad of medium size and weight. Cobby body on short sturdy legs. Broad rounded head with medium sized ears, well rounded and placed. Round eyes of a nice orange colour, snub nose, bite near level. Apple cheeks and firm chin. Head well balanced. The coat was well prepared, plush and stood well from the body. Dense cream tabby pattern shown off by a pale cream agouti ground colour. The white areas pristine. White to the muzzle, white bib and tummy. Coloured areas to the head and coloured body, all displayed a tabby pattern. Legs broken with colour. Short this fully coloured tail, displaying rings, balanced the body. Good temperament.
AV NOVICE ADULT
1ST ASSINDER’S CELTICOON AMETHYST ROSE (64 41g) (F) 10.8.08
Eleven month old blue tortie classic tabby girl of good size and weight. Long body well boned and muscled with good breadth to the chest and firm rump. Long tapering tail balanced the body. Good width to the head with large ears well feathered and tufted, held high on the head with a good gap between. Rounded hazel eyes of a slightly oblique aperture and set.  Nose of a uniform width with a shall concave curve to the profile. Cheek bones high, scissor bite, muzzle square of good breadth with good depth to the chin, just needing a little more width. Good head balance. The coat was well shown with a reasonably substantial glossy top coat with length to flanks and frontal ruff. Belly and breeches shaggy, feet tufted and profuse flowing fur to the tail. The coat displayed nice tortie patches, the tabby markings were of a good dense blue shown off by a beige agouti ground colour. Good tabby pattern to the face, lines ran over the head to a reasonably clear classic tabby pattern to the body.  The spine lines weren’t too clear. Legs well barred and rings to the tail. Lovely temperament.
2ND BULLIVANT’S BARANCHRI AUTUMN FUGARA (64 41e) (F) 22.9.08
Nearly ten month old tortie classic tabby Maine Coon girl of good size and weight. Long body well boned and muscled with good breadth to the chest and firm rump.  Long tapering tail balanced the body. Good width to the head with large ears well feathered and tufted, held high with a good gap between.  Round hazel eyes of a slightly oblique aperture and set. Nose of a uniform width with a shallow concave curve to the profile. Cheek bones high, level bite, muzzle square of quite good breadth with reasonable width and depth to the chin. Head balance quite good. The coat was well shown, soft texture, with a glossy substantial top coat with length of fur to the flanks and frontal ruff. Belly and breeches shaggy. Feet tufted and profuse flowing fur to the tail. The coat displayed nice tortie patches over a dense tabby pattern which was shown off by a nice brown agouti ground colour. Good tabby markings to the face. Lines ran over the head to a classic tabby pattern to the body, the spine lines weren’t very clear as yet. Legs barred and rings to the tail. Good temperament.
3RD CHADWICK’S INDYS JUPITER BLUE   (64 36a) (M) 19.6.08
Thirteen month old blue smoke Maine Coon lad of very good size and weight. Long body well boned and muscled, good breadth to chest and firm rump. Long tapering tail balanced the body. Good width to the head with large ears well feathered and tufted, slightly flared in set. Large round golden eyes of a slightly oblique aperture and set. Nose of a uniform width with a shallow concave curve to the profile. Cheek bones high, level bit, square muzzle of good breadth. Nice depth to the chin just needing a little more width. Head quite well balanced. The coat was well shown, soft texture, displaying a glossy substantial top coat with length to the flanks and frontal ruff, belly and breeches shaggy. Feet tufted and profuse flowing fur to the tail. The blue top coat was of a nice tone covering a lovely pale undercoat giving a super contrast. Lovely temperament.
AV DEBUTANTE KITTEN (A)
1ST BULLIVANT’S BARANCHRI GALADRIEL (63b) (F) 13.2.09
Five month old chocolate Somali girl of medium build and of a nice weight, lithe and muscular with a level back. Long well furnished tail balanced the body. The head was of a moderate wedge with gentle contours to the cheeks and profile lines. The eyes were of a nice almond shape, obliquely set, amber in colour, bright and expressive. Nice pencil lines at either edge of the eyes. The nose displayed a slight break in the profile. Level bite and firm chin. Very good head balance. The coat was soft, fine and dense, lying flat along the spine. Nice length to the coat. The coat displayed a lovely apricot base colour covered with a vivid coppery brown which in turn was ticked with dark chocolate. The ear tips, tufts, facial markings, top and tip of tail, the tufts and heels were all a dark chocolate colour. The chest, belly, under tail, inside of legs and breeches were all of a nice apricot colour. Lovely temperament.
2ND OATE’S NITERAP MICKYFLYNN (64 41dsw) (M) 2.3.09
Four and a half month old Red Silver Classic Tabby and White Maine Coon lad of good size and weight. Long body developing good bone and muscle with nice breadth to the chest and firm rump. Long tapering tail balanced the body. Good width to the head with large ears well feathered and tufted, held high on the head with a good gap between. Round golden eyes of a slightly oblique aperture and set. Nose of a uniform width with a very shallow concave curve to the profile. Cheek bones high, level bit, muzzle square of good width with good depth and width to the chin. Head well balanced.  The cost was well prepared, a lovely glossy kitten coat, belly and breeches shaggy. Feet tufted. White areas were to the chin, bib, tummy, front feet and back legs. The tabby markings were of a nice red shown off by a silvery ground colour. Good tabby pattern to the face. Lines ran over the head to a clear classic tabby pattern to the body. Coloured areas to legs barred and rings to the tail. Good temperament.
3RD DELANEY’S DEENLAY SHWEDAGON (13c4) (M) 6.4.09
Three month and one week old Lilac Birman lad of good size for  his age. Long body developing nice boning. Bushy tail balanced the body. Good breadth to the head with medium sized ears, spaced well apart. Almost round eyes of a nice blue colour. Medium length nose with a slight dip to the profile. Cheeks full and round, level bite, chin reasonably firm. Head developing good balance. The coat was very well prepared, silky in texture. The coat was of a pleasing off white magnolia colour and the points colour to the ears, mask and tail were of a pleasing pinkish grey. The legs were slightly lighter in colour as yet. Mask developing well to the face, even white gloves to the front feet and even white socks to the back feet. The white gauntlets were of a nice length, both tapered and matched well.  Lovely temperament.
AV DEBUTANTE KITTEN (B)
1ST KILMARTIN’S NITERAP MARMAZETTE (64 41sw) (F) 2.3.09
Four and a half month old silver classic tabby and white Maine Coon girl of good size and weight for her age. Long body developing good bone and muscle with nice breadth to the chest and firm rump. Long tapering tail balanced the body. Good width to the head with large ears, well feathered and tufted, held high on the head. Round amber eyes of a slightly oblique aperture and set. Nose of a uniform width with a shallow concave curve to the profile. Cheek bones high, level bite, muzzle square, of nice breadth with good width and depth to the chin. Head well balanced. The coat was of nice length, well prepared. Soft texture, displaying a glossy kitten coat. White areas to the muzzle, nose, bib, tummy and to all legs.  The tabby markings were dense shown of by the silver ground colour. The face displayed nice tabby markings, lines ran over the head to a good classic tabby pattern to the body.  Tail nicely ringed. Lovely temperament.
2ND RYAN’S FOXDAWN MOONSHINE (64 41s) (M) 24.2.09
Four month and three week old silver classic tabby Maine Coon lad of good size and weight for his age. Long body developing nice bone and muscle. Good breadth to chest and firm rump. Long tapering tail balanced the body. Good width to the head with large ears, well feathered and tufted, held high on head. Round hazel eyes of a slightly oblique aperture and set. Nose of a uniform width with a very shall concave curve to the profile. Cheek bones high, level bite, muzzle square, of nice breadth with good width and depth to the chin. Head well balanced. The coat was well shown, soft texture, developing length.  A nice glossy kitten coat. The tabby markings were dense shown off by a nice silver ground colour.  There was a little tarnishing to the face. Nice tabby pattern to the face, lines ran over the head to a clear classic tabby pattern to the body. Legs barred and rings to the tail. Lovely temperament.
3RD CROOK’S BEARDWOOD KATE GREENAWAY (64 41e) (F) 28.2.09 (Repeat)
4TH BAXTER’S KOOLBLUE KLEVERKLOGS (82 31s) (M) 15.11.08
Eight month old black smoke and white Siberian lad with lovely rounded contours.
AV LIMIT NEUTER
1ST WAREING’S ALEXANDRITE TASHA (82 18) (FN) 6.6.08
Thirteen month old silver tabby Siberian girl of good size and weight, showing lovely rounded contours. Medium sized ears fitting well into the contours of the head. Medium length to the nose, full cheeks and rounded muzzle, level bite and good chin. Head well balanced. The coat was of a lovely texture and good length.  Very well prepared. Lovely tabby pattern. Super temperament.

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Mrs P Perkins

My thanks to Marie, Joan and all the Team for the invitation to Gwynedd, I had an enjoyable day with some lovely cats and kittens to judge, Pat Parrish stewarded for me, she is excellent at handling the cats and good company, my thanks for all her help

PERSIAN RED SELF – NEUTER
2 Super boys for BOB

BOB WHITES CH. & GR. PR. SHARISHIMA THE GOV’NOR – (13.1.06) Mature well developed lad, cobby with sturdy bone. Mature head, excellent width between small well furnished ears, wide nose with strong break, firm chin. Round eyes of a rich copper.  Lovely coat groomed to perfection, sound rich red, full frill, tufted feet, and wide short tail – quality boy with a great temperament.

PERSIAN AC BI-COLOUR – NEUTER

BOB WHITES IGR. CH & IGR. PR MARDIGRAS THECANDY MANCAN – (7.3.05) Cream/White boy, who as usual was an object lesson in grooming, long full soft coat, pristine white and pale sound cream. Balanced type, big eyes, firm chin. Frill framing his head, feet feathered, very wide short tail – gentle lad a pleasure to handle.

PERSIAN PEWTER/BLUE PEWTER – NEUTER

BOB BAYLISS GR. PR TOMOSAH FADE TO GREY – (6.6.07) Solid well made Blue Pewter, cobby build and conformation, short thick legs, big feet. Wide top of head, rich orange eyes, full cheeks, well set small ears.  Thick coat with lovely white contrasts top to toe, mantle a good even blue, ghost tabby on legs, chest and tummy white, tail showing good contrasts, short and full.

AOC SOMALI (EX SILVER) KITTEN

1ST.  & BOB BULLIVANTS BARANCHRI GALADRIEL – 63b (13.3.09) attractive Chocolate youngster, only 5 months but well balanced, body lithe with long legs and neat oval feet, tufts just starting to show. Moderate wedge shape to head muzzle slightly rounded, slight break to nose, chin just needing to firm up, ears set nicely apart, crescent shape from back, apricot furnishings. Bright hazel eyes, obliquely set, well spaced, chocolate surround with lighter spectacles, eye lines just coming in, pinkish chocolate to nose leather and paw pads.  Coat soft with chocolate ticking well developed on shoulders, head and spine line, starting to come through on sides, rich apricot base coat, very warm on tummy, sound with no darkening to roots, hocks colour not fully developed as yet, slightly paler towards top, tail in balance with body, needing a tad more fullness, top of tail well ticked in chocolate, dark tip – super temperament on this little lady

BROWN SPOTTED BENGAL ADULT – MALE

BOB ONLY HALLIGANS CH. BRAMBLEWOOD CASPAJACK – (7/8/07) Strong muscular boy, with length to lithe body, strong limbs, slightly raised on back legs. Broad medium wedge, ears wide based, bright oval eyes, good muzzle. Lovely glossy dense coat clear spotting and arrow heads, slight linkage to shoulders, scarab over head, whisker spots.  Legs ringed, clear necklaces, lots of tummy spots, rich golden rufus ground, tail ringed with dark tip, slightly tapered – super temperament.

FEMALE

1ST. & CC THOMAS THOMASTAR LOTTIE – (6.6.08) Very attractive young lady, well marked soft dense coat, arrowhead markings to sides, back and tummy spotted, necklaces, rings to legs, toe spots, distinct scarab to head continuing over to neck, back lines break nicely, tail distinctly ringed, dark tip. Well set ears, perhaps still a touch high, bright oval eyes, greenish hazel with spectacles and spots on whisker pads, spectacles round eyes – lively lass.

AC PERSIAN SENIOR ADULT

1ST. ELLIS CH. ROSJOY WHAT ASHOCK – Solid butch Red Tabby Colourpoint boy, strong masculine head, small feathered ears, short nose, large eyes of a fair blue.  Super well groomed warm cream coat, red to ears legs and mask, bushy wide red tail – laid back lad.

2ND. PRIESTLEYS CH. SHIMBA EYECATCHER  – Cream, well developed, good bone, round head, deep copper eye colour, nice overall balance. Coat soft slightly deeper cream to back, short well furnished tail –nice temperament.

3RD. GRAYS ONNYDALE DREAMLOVER – Brown Tabby Exotic boy with solid bone and good substance.

AC PERSIAN KITTEN (14 WEEKS – 6 MONTHS)

1ST. GRIFFITHS NYKLANI FREY OFJUBIL – Super Tortie & White youngster mot yet 4 months, solid and cobby, round head with neat ears, long furnishings, short nose, round open eyes the colour not yet set. Super coat showing bright tortie patches to head and legs, pristine white, to chest and paws, minimum white to face, tiny fluffy tail – a quality youngster.

2ND. MACKERETH PIPPAKITS DOUBLE TROUBLE – 4 month old Cream Tabby & White Exotic, nice thick coat, good texture, warm cream to body and head, showing nice tabby markings, short thick ringed tail. Apple head with lovely big orange eyes, short nose, well set ears – delightful lad.

3RD. GRAYS ONNYDALE BO PEEP – Super Brown Tabby & White Exotic youngster

 AV SEMI-LH ADULT

1ST. BROWNS GR. CH. MLYWARD MILLICENT MARTIN – Lilac Tabby Birman lady in super show condition, excellent well prepared coat of a pale magnolia with soft lilac to points and mask. Broad head, ears well set, curve to nose, super deep blue eyes, firm chin, tabby showing to face and legs, tail wide and full – quality lass.

2ND. KILMARTINS RUMTUMTUGGER DE NIRO  - Brown Tabby Maine Coon youngster of just 10 months, very long and lean, excellent boning, good head, square muzzle, still a touch pinched, high wide based ears, bright oblique set eyes. Coat showing good overall classic tabby markings on a warm ground, very long tail, still adolescent but a very promising lad with a super temperament.

3RD. POOLS DATEEMA STARDUST – Attractive Tortie Birman girl.

AV SEMI-LH KITTEN (6 MONTHS – 9 MONTHS)

1ST. ATKINSONS KATMEA BASILDON BERTIE – Black Smoke and White Maine Coon lad wearing a glossy black coat, the white sparkling, excellent white contrasts. Head broadening out, ears set high on head, wide based, tipped and well furnished, curve to nose, good chin. Long lean body and high limbs, finished off with a long tail past shoulders – a quality lad.

2ND. CHADWICK LIONMAINE MASAI MARA – Attractive Brown Tabby Maine Coon girl, good bone, length to body, bright alert expression with large oblique set eyes, curve to nose, firm chin, well set high ears.  Glossy soft coat showing good overall classic tabby markings, finished off with a long ringed tail – friendly girl.
               
3RD. BAXTERS KOOLBLUE KLEVERKLOGS – Black & White Smoke Siberian young man already showing good body “heft”.

AV SEMI-LH BREEDERS – NEUTER

1ST. CLADWELLS GR. PR. CALLOW ENRICO – Mature Blue Birman, well balanced body, strength to limbs strong rounded skull, slight dip to profile, firm chin, eyes round of a rich blue. Lovely long full coat of bluish white, well developed mask and points, even white paws and gauntlets, bushy tail – quality boy with super temperament.

2ND. GRANTS NOYNAROCK AUGUSTUS – Brown Tabby & White Norwegian youngster of 13 months, length to body, thick shaggy coat showing good tabby markings, tail full reaching shoulders. Triangular head, profile almost straight, ears wide based and starting to fit into shape of head, bright oblique eyes – friendly lad.

AV VISITORS FOREIGN ADULT -A

1ST. JOHNSONS KASHYK CZAR DOMBROVSKI – Russian Blue lad, at 9 months a little adolescent but has length to body, long legs and neat oval feet. Coat a good even blue with a slight sheen developing, tail in balance slightly tapered. Head wedge shaped, lovely green eyes, firm chin, ears set well – nice youngster to handle.

2nd. TAMS POOLSIDE TANTALIZING TORTIE – Attractive Blue/Cream Devon of just 10 months, very nice coat dense to back, soft and well rippled, nicely mingled in blue and cream, long tapered tail. Short wedge shaped skull, firm muzzle, high cheeks, big oval eyes, large ears set low and wide apart – gentle lass.

3RD. DESOLLA CH. INDASIA INKREDIBLE – Black Smoke Cornish with a good coat.

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1ST. HOLT & HIGGINS NEMOREZ ALL THAT HEAVENALLOWES – Asian Ticked Tabby a little on edge but handled alright, short wedge shaped head, good width to cheeks, medium ears set well apart, large bright eyes, firm chin. Close fine coat showing good ticking, slender body, elegant legs and neat paws, tail in balance just past shoulders.

2ND. LACHLAN YOKOATA BOUDICCA ICENI – Blue Tabby Tonkinese youngster, Silky close coat with a nice sheen, bluish grey marking over a warm ground, M to forehead and spectacles, eyes large and expressive eyes, the colour a soft bluish green.  Firm balanced body, slim legs, near oval feet, tail slightly tapered – gentle lass.

3RD. LLOYDS GR. CH. DAMOONA DAMARK – Mature attractive Bronze Mau lady.

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Mrs S Tokens

My sincere thanks to Marie and the committee for inviting me to judge at their show. I had a very busy day with some super cats.
AC NON SELF CHAMPION MALE; GRCC Cook NYKLANI LORENZO MEDICIE black and white bi colour lad of just over two years old. Excellent strong bone and a short cobby body. Small ears which are well set. Cheeks full and well rounded skull. Bold eyes of a very good copper. Short broad nose with a good stop. Level bite. White to the paws, chest and tummy. White chevron to the face. Black spot adjacent to the nose. Very good black coat which was long and full with a nice undercoat. Short full tail. Jet black in colour and sound to the roots. RES GR CC; Dunlop CH PIPPAKATS HARRY WEBB cream and white tabby exotic of nearly two years old. Lovely bone structure and nice weight. Ears well positioned just a touch open at the base. Cheeks full and round. Eyes large and of a good copper. Short broad nose with a lovely stop and good size leather and nostrils. Level bite. White to the paws, chest and tummy. Some tabby markings evident to the sides. Feint m to the forehead. Coat of a soft texture with a small amount of undercoat at present.
AC NON SELF CHAMPION FEMALE; GRCC Thornburn CH ALINDAS TUPPENCE HAPENNY tortie and white girl of fifteen months old. Nice bone structure and good weight. Quite a dainty female whom I would have preferred a touch larger in size. Ears tiny and placed low on the side of the head. Skull nicely formed. Cheeks quite full and good copper colouring to the eyes which were a touch small in size. Level bite. Colour to all the limbs. Long coat which had been well prepared with a nice undercoat. Soft texture. Very nicely patched with vibrant red and black and clean white to set it off. Short full tail also nicely patched.
AV SLH IMPERIAL GRAND CHAMPION MALE; IMP GR CC; Allen GR CH CARAMLEIGH SPRINGTIME BEAU red tabby lad of just over two years old. Very good bone structure and adequate weight. Well set ears with nice full cheeks and a good muzzle. Lovely shape to the eyes of a medium blue colouring. Profile with a slight dip. Level bite. Gloves evenly matched. Socks nice and level. Left gauntlet just a touch longer in length. Coat lacking in undercoat today and feeling a touch harsh along the spine with a very slight golden hue. Well defined m to the face and feint lines from the corner of the eyes across the cheeks. Some tabby markings to the legs. Tail nicely covered and reaching the shoulders. RES IMP GR CC; Allen GR CH TISANTI PEDRO-DE-ARBUES blue lad of nearly two years old. Excellent strong bone and very good weight. Ears medium in size and well positioned. Cheeks nice and full just a little pinched in the muzzle today. Medium length nose with a slight dip in profile. Level bite. Strong blue colouring to well shaped eyes. Scalloped gloves, left sock a touch higher. Gauntlets of a good length and breadth. Small amount of shading to the muzzle. Slight shading to the body coat which was soft in texture and with a small amount of undercoat. Tail well furnished. Lovely depth of blue to all the points which were well matched.
AV SLH IMPERIAL GRAND CHAMPION FEMALE; IMP GR CC; Brown GR CH MLYWARD MILLICENT MARTIN lilac tabby birman of just over five years old. Very good bone and nice weight. Medium size ears which are well set. Cheeks full and well developed muzzle. Eyes almost round and of a very good blue. Lovely profile with a slight dip. Level bite. Scalloped gloves. Right sock just a touch higher. Gauntlets broad and even in length. Clear body coat with a small amount of undercoat which was soft in texture and nicely prepared. Some tabby markings to the legs and a nicely marked m to the forehead. Tail lacking in rings but well furnished.
AC BIRMAN CHAMPION MALE; GR CC; Mlynek & Hayward CH MLYWARD MUNCHKIN blue lad of fifteen months old. Well developed bone and very good substance. Still quite young but very well formed. Ears medium in size and well set. Cheeks full and muzzle nicely formed. Eyes almost round and showing a very good blue colour. Lovely profile with a slight dip. Level bite. Gloves well marked. Socks evenly matched. Gauntlets broad and even in length. Coat clear with a small amount of undercoat, soft to touch. Full tail which reaches the shoulders.
AC BIRMAN CHAMPION FEMALE; GR CC WITHHELD; Brown CH DALTEEMA DIAMANTE DOLLY nearly two and a half years old and this girl for me was too small in size and this was my reason for not awarding the certificate. Well positioned ears of a medium size. Cheeks quite full and the muzzle just a tiny bit pinched today. Level bite. Profile very shallow. Pale cream to all the points which were well matched. Some undercoat to the body. Gloves even. Socks of a nice length. Gauntlets broad and even in length. Tail lightly furnished and balances with the body.
AOV SLH PREMIER MALE; GR PC Burgess GR CH & PR COONARIA SHAMWARI brown classic tabby maine coon just over two years old. A huge lad with excellent strong bone and very good substance. Ears large in size and with small tufts and good furnishings. High set cheek bones with the cheeks fairly full. Square muzzle. Well shaped eyes of  a green colouring. Slight concave curve at the nasal bridge. Nice breadth and depth to the chin. Coat fairly full with a nice undercoat and soft top coat. Varying lengths to the coat. Butterfly marking to the shoulders and oysters to the flanks. Very full tail with profuse and flowing fur. A very nice lad. RES GR PC; Fearnley PR COONARIA FIRESTORM red classic tabby lad who ran the winner very close. Seventeen months old and another strapping boy with excellent bone and weight. Rectangular body shape. Well set ears which were large in size with small tufts and very good furnishings. Cheeks fairly full with high set cheek bones. Eyes with a slightly oblique aperture and set and gold in colour. Medium length nose with a slight concave curve at the nasal bridge. Square muzzle. Level bite. Lovely breadth and depth to the chin. Rich red markings on a very good red ground colour. Soft texture to the top coat and just a small amount of undercoat today. Coat with varying lengths and well prepared. Tail reaches to the shoulders and is nicely covered with a few rings.  
AOV SLH PREMIER FEMALE; GR PC; Leese PR SHANLIVLE DELTA (67.22) FN 13.4.07 Tortie and White Norwegian forest girl of just over two years old. Displaying a long body with a typical Norwegian stance. Very good bone and nice weight. Tail reaching to the shoulders and is quite bushy. Good triangular head shape with all sides equal. Ears well set high and open and fitting well into the line of the head. Small tufts and nicely feathered. Eyes large and slightly oblique being green in colour. Long nose with  a straight profile. Just a tiny bit pinched in the muzzle today. Level bite. Chin just falling away slightly. Good balance to the head. Coat of a lovely length with a nice depth of woolly undercoat and glossy top coat. Some coarseness can be felt along the back and to the flanks. Vibrant colours to the coat. Small shirt front and knickerbockers. 
EXOTIC NON SELF ADULT MALE; 1 CC Gray ONNYDALE DREAMLOVER brown tabby lad of just over two years old. Nicely developed bone structure and adequate weight. Ears well set just a touch open at the base. Skull well rounded. Cheeks full and well developed muzzle. Eyes large and open and showing a very good copper colour. Short broad nose with a good break. Acceptable bite. Coat of a very good length and texture, standing away from the body. Soft to touch and with a nice undercoat. Mackerel pattern. Nicely marked m to the forehead.
EXOTIC NON SELF ADULT FEMALE; 1 CC & BOB Barrett FINCHFIELD FASHIONISTA black silver tabby girl only just over a year old and a female whom I have judged before. Very well grown with lovely bone structure and very good weight. Short cobby body set low on the legs. Ears of a good size and well set. Cheeks nice and full and rounded in the muzzle. Eyes large and open with a very good copper colour. Short broad nose with a lovely break. Level bite. Very nicely balanced type. Strong black markings on a silver agouti ground colour. Super texture to the coat which had a very good undercoat and stood away from the body. Tail with numerous rings and nicely furnished. Well marked butterfly and good oysters. Spine line with a line running either side.  2 Conway SUPURRNOVA TABBY TH brown tabby female of thirteen months old. A very compact girl with lovely bone and nice weight. A little nervous. Small ears placed low on the side of the head. Skull nicely rounded. Cheeks full and a good muzzle. Eyes large and open with a lovely copper colour. Short nose with a strong break and good size leather and nostrils. Level bite. Coat of a very good length and nice texture, standing away from the body. Well defined butterfly and oysters visible on the flanks. Good m to the forehead and lines from the corner of the eyes across the cheeks. Odd ring to a nicely covered tail.
EXOTIC NON SELF KITTEN MALE; 1 & BOB Lees SHEERBLISS GIFTWRAPPED black silver spotted lad of eight months old and a super little chap with excellent bone and very good weight. Already showing a lovely broad chest. Ears well set just a touch open at the base. Skull well formed. Cheeks full and good muzzle. Large round eyes of a very good copper. Short nose with a strong break. Level bite. Coat of a very good length and texture, standing away from the body. Soft to touch with a nice undercoat. Not all the spots are broken yet to the sides. Very good facial markings. Short full tail. 2 Mackareth PIPPAKITS DOUBLE TROUBLE cream tabby and white baby of four months old. A solid little kitten with very good bone and weight. Very talkative. Short cobby body set low on the legs. Ears small in size and well set. Cheeks of a good width and level bite. Short nose with a lovely break. Round eyes showing a very good copper. Tabby markings visible to his sides. Lightly marked m to the forehead and lines from the corner of the eyes across the cheeks. Only a small amount of undercoat at present. Soft texture with a good length standing away from the body. Good tail.  3 Gray ONNYDALE BODIDDLEY red tabby and white and only just over three months old. A very impressive little lad who just lost out today with the others being that much older and more developed. Ears well set just a touch open at present. Very good type with a short nose and lovely stop. Rounded eyes which were of a very good copper. Cheeks developing well and a nicely formed skull. Level bite. Coat of a very good length and texture, standing away from the body. Soft to touch with a small amount of undercoat. Well defined butterfly and very good oysters. Spine line and a line running either side. White to the paws, chest and tummy. Very good red markings on a good red ground colour. Good tail.  
EXOTIC NON SELF KITTEN FEMALE; 1 Gray ONNYDALE BO PEEP brown tabby and white lass of just over three months old. A very pretty girl with lovely bone and good substance. A very bonny baby. White to the muzzle, chest, tummy and paws. Nearly a full white collar and a small patch to the back. Well set ears which are set low on the side of the head. Cheeks developing well. Good eye shape and nice copper colour. Short nose with a lovely break. Level bite. Coat just lacking in undercoat today of a soft texture and a very good length. Tail nicely covered.
EXOTIC NON SELF NEUTER; 1 PC & BOB Wall CH & PR SHEERBLISS NIKOLAI black silver spotted lad nearly three years old and looking very impressive today. Very good bone structure and excellent weight. Ears of a good size and well set. Skull nicely rounded. Cheeks of a good width. Short broad nose. Level bite. Bold eyes of a very good copper colour. Some undercoat present to the body coat, soft to touch and of a good length. Well broken spots to the sides and good facial markings. Large rounded paws. Tail balances with the body, showing the odd ring and nicely covered. 2 Lees CH SHEERBLISS OHSO THEO cream tabby and white just over two years old. White to the paws, chest and tummy. Medium cream colouring to the coat with slightly darker markings which can be seen to the sides. Tail lightly covered and having some tabby markings. Well set ears which are slightly open at the base. Skull nicely formed. Cheeks full and round with a good muzzle. Short broad nose with a lovely stop. Eyes large and round and showing a very good copper. Level bite. Limited amount of undercoat to the body which was of a good length and texture and standing away from the body. Good tail.
SEAL POINT BIRMAN ADULT; 1 CC & BOB Cawley CHATMARE BRODIE only just into adulthood and a lovely female with sound bone and lovely substance. Ears of a good size and well set. Cheeks quite full and muzzle filling out well. Almost round eyes of a medium blue colour. Slight dip in profile. Level bite. Gloves a little low but even in length. Socks equally marked. Gauntlets broad and even in length. Clear body coat displaying a small amount of undercoat and soft texture. Tail of a slightly lighter shade of seal and reaching the shoulders. 2 Wignall BIJOUBIRMAN HERITAGE LUC another young lass just over nine months old. Strong bone and adequate weight. Medium size ears which are well placed. Cheeks full and the muzzle nicely formed. Well shaped eyes of a medium blue colour. Slight dip to the profile which balances well. Coat fairly full with minimal shading and a soft texture. Symmetrically marked gloves, socks equal. Gauntlets a little short but equal. Good seal brown to the points. Another nice youngster. 3 Slevin ASHANNAS COCOCHANELLE thirteen months old and a good size girl with lovely sound bone and very good weight. Ears of an adequate size and well set. Cheeks nice and full and muzzle well developed. Medium length nose with a slight dip in profile. Almost round eyes which were of a medium blue colour. Level bite. Front markings to the legs reach the stopper pad but do not go past. Left sock a touch higher. Scalloped gloves. Gauntlets of an equal length and breadth. Strong seal brown to the points. Small amount of undercoat to a fairly clear body coat with a soft texture.
RED CREAM TORTIE BIRMAN ADULT; 1 CC & BOB Pool DALTEEMA STARDUST thirteen month old seal tortie girl and a girl with substance and lovely bone. Still quite young but a promising girl. Ears well set and of a good size. Cheeks well formed and muzzle nice and full. Good eye shape and lovely depth of blue colouring. Super profile with a  slight dip. Level bite. Clear body coat displaying a small amount of undercoat, soft in texture and free from any shading. Symmetrically matched gloves. Socks equal in length. Gauntlets broad and even in length. Seal brown and good red to all the points. Full tail. 2 Pool DALTEEMA SARMOYAH TOPAZ cream girl of thirteen months. Lovely bone and nice weight. Good ear set and medium in size. Nice width to the cheeks and a firm muzzle. Lovely profile with a slight dip. Eyes almost round and of a strong blue. Coat just feeling a little harsh along the spine today and with a limited amount of undercoat. Scalloped gloves which were a touch low. Socks are a little short as were the gauntlets but they were all of equal length. Pale cream to all the points with the tail just slightly lighter in colour.
AOC MAINE COON ADULT MALE; 1 CC & BOB Edwards DARKTOWER INDIGO huge blue lad of fifteen months old. Rectangular body shape. Large ears set quite high with a good width apart. Cheeks fairly full with high set cheek bones. Eyes having a slightly oblique aperture and set and green colouring. Slight concave curve at the nasal bridge. Square muzzle. Level bite. I would prefer a little more breadth and depth to the chin. Coat of a good length with a soft top coat and small amount of undercoat. Varying lengths to the coat with a little old coat still left in the flanks otherwise of a nice blue colouring. Tail with profuse and flowing fur and reaching the shoulder blades. 2 Blades BIG-HANNIBALS DARK DEVIL black and white lad of thirteen months old and another huge lad. Excellent strong bone and very good weight and he ran the winner extremely close. Well tufted ears which were large in size and set quite high with a good width apart. High set cheek bones with the cheeks fairly full. Slightly oblique aperture and set to the eyes which were green in colour. Medium length nose with a slight concave curve at the nasal bridge. Good breadth and depth to the chin. Square muzzle. Level bite. Coat with varying lengths and a lovely gloss to a jet black coat with a soft texture. Lacking in undercoat today. White to the paws, chest and tummy and a white chevron to the face. Tail reaching the shoulders and is well furnished. 3 Chadwick INDYS JUPITER BLUE blue smoke lad of sixteen months old. Another huge lad with excellent bone and very good weight. Rectangular body shape. Large ears set quite high with a good width apart and showing off nice tufts. High set cheek bones with I would have the cheeks a little fuller. Well shaped eyes which were gold in colour. Very good profile with a slight concave curve at the nasal bridge. Square muzzle. Level bite. Lacking in breadth and depth to the chin. Coat showing a soft top coat just lacking in undercoat today. Small ruff to frame the face. Tail balances with the body and is well furnished. Just showing the odd contrast today. 4 Haden KIRMINAC EBONY ANDIVORY black and white lad of thirteen months old. Very strong bone and lovely substance. Unfortunately today he was in need of a little more preparation to his under parts. Small tufts to large ears set quite high with a good width apart. Slightly oblique aperture and set to the eyes which were green in colour. Lovely profile with a slight concave curve at the nasal bridge. Level bite. Square muzzle. Needing a little more breadth to the chin. Small amount of undercoat to the body with a fairly soft top coat. White to the chin, paws, chest and tummy. Lightly furnished tail which reaches to the shoulders.
AOC MAINE COON ADULT FEMALE; 1 CC Assinder CELTICOON AMETHYST ROSE blue tortie classic tabby female of just eleven months old and very well developed for her age. Strong bone and lovely substance. Small tufts to large ears set quite high with a good width apart. I would have preferred a little more width to the cheeks. Eyes of a slightly oblique aperture and set with green colouring. Slight concave curve at the nasal bridge. Level bite and a square muzzle. Lacking in breadth and depth to the chin. Small amount of undercoat to a soft top coat. Very good colours to the coat with a medium blue and fairly pale cream. Butterfly can just be seen to the shoulders. Well marked m to the forehead. Tail lightly furnished and in proportion to the body length. 2 Bryant MIGATOMBONITO ROXXY MUSIK tortie mackerel tabby and white. Ten months old and she appears to be going through the adolescent stage with good bone and quite a sleek body at present. Good tufts to well placed ears which were large in size. I would have preferred a little more width to the cheeks. Well shaped eyes with a slightly oblique aperture and set and green colouring. Square muzzle can be felt. Profile a touch short with a slight concave curve at the nasal bridge. Level bite. Chin lacking in breadth and depth today. Limited amount of undercoat with a reasonable soft top coat. Varying lengths to the coat. Very vibrant colouring with a rich red and jet black and tabby markings evident. Lightly furnished tail which reaches to the shoulder blades. 3 Bullivant BARANCHRI AUTUMN FUGARA tortie classic tabby only just over the nine months old. Strong well boned female with lovely substance. Well placed ears of a large size with small tufts. Cheeks fairly full with high set cheek bones. Gold colouring to the eyes which were of a slightly oblique aperture and set. Profile very straight and lacking in the concave curve at the nasal bridge. Square muzzle. Level bite. Nice depth to the chin just needing a little more breadth. No undercoat present today. Soft texture to a fairly shiny top coat. Tail lightly furnished and in proportion to the body length. Lovely depth of colour to the tabby markings and very good red and black to form the tortie pattern. Strong facial markings with a nicely marked m and lines from the corner of the eyes across the cheeks. 
SIBERIAN KITTEN ASSESSMENT; MERIT; Baxter KOOLBLUE KLEVERKLOGS very well developed for his age. Short broad wedge with rounded contours, yet to develop fully in the muzzle. Medium size eyes and set well apart. Very strong body with lovely bone and plenty of substance. Tail reaches the shoulders and is nicely covered. Lovely depth of undercoat already present. Medium in length. Coarseness coming along. Contrasts can be seen with white to the paws, chest and tummy with half a white chevron to the face. Very laid back and a lovely kitten who is developing well.
AOC MAINE COON NEUTER; BOB Fearnley PR COONARIA FIRESTORM red classic tabby.
SIBERIAN NEUTER ASSESSMENT; MERIT; Wareing ALEXANDRITE TASHA Strong silver colouring lacking in tabby markings to the body today. Medium broad wedge with rounded cheeks falling away slightly in the muzzle. A little more chin for balance. Oval shaped eyes green in colour. Lovely build with a nice weight. Good bone structure. Well furnished tail to the shoulders. Small amount of undercoat present, coarseness to the flanks and along the spine. Tabby to the face and legs, markings to the body diffused by the length of coat. A little nervy. Filling out well and nicely developed for her age.
AC NON BREEDERS ADULT; 1 Case GEMKIN JAZZY JASPER red and white bi colour lad only eleven months old. A very strong well developed boy with very good weight. Tiny ears which are well placed. Skull well rounded. Cheeks full and round. Level bite. Short broad nose. White to the paws, chest and tummy with a white collar and small teardrops to the face. Coat of a very good red and gleaming white. Soft to touch and excellent preparation. Short fully coloured tail. 2 Cook CH NYKLANI LORENZO MEDICIE black and white bi colour. 3 Wyatt LEVINA KODY black and white bi colour.
AC NON BREEDERS ADULT; 1 Thornburn RIASCATZ DREAM LOVER red tabby and white lad of seventeen months old. Very good type and strong eye colour to well shaped eyes. Cheeks full and round. Level bite. Tiny ears which are well set. A real huge heavy weight lad. Colour to the back right limbs. Two large coloured areas to the back. Coat long and full and very well prepared. Tabby markings evident in the coloured areas. A lovely lad.  2 Dunlop CH PIPPAKITS HARRY WEBB cream tabby and white exotic. 3 Wallace SHARISHIMA BILLY BOB red and white bi colour.
AV BREEDERS ADULT; 1 Mlynek & Hayward CH MLYWARD MUNCHKIN blue birman. 2 Allen GR CH TISANTI PRDRO-DE ARBUES blue birman. 3 Francis NORVIN ROYALPRIDE blue tabby birman.
AV BREEDERS ADULT; 1 Edwards DARKTOWER INDIGO blue maine coon. 2 Grant CH NOYNAROCK MIKA (67.31ft) M 15.8.07 cream tabby and white Norwegian. Very good Norwegian stance being large in build and fairly long bodied. Tail reaches to just beyond the shoulders and is nicely furnished. Ears of a good size and set quite high and open. Small tufts and good feathers. Eyes a touch small being green in colour and slightly oblique in set. Long nose with a straight profile. Level bite. Fairly good balance to the head with a firm chin. Semi long hair coat which was showing a glossy top coat and a small amount of undercoat. Lacking in guard hairs today and coarseness not present at this time of year. Very small shirt front and knickerbockers developing. 3 Grant CH NOYNAROCK ZACH blue and white Norwegian.

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Mrs J Tonkinson

Sincere thanks to Marie and her well oiled team for once again inviting me to judge at one of my favourite shows. I have been travelling to Queensferry as an exhibitor, steward and now judge for the better part of 30years and feel very much at home here. Richard Lord was my very able and trustworthy steward and I thank him for his good care of the exhibits and total reliability and discretion in all aspects of the task.

AV ORIENTAL IMPERIAL GRAND PREMIER MALE
IGR PR LUND’S GR PR SAMAUY TY 43ds MN 28/2/07 red silver shaded boy who was rather upset by a very noisy and aggressive Bengal directly behind him. Lovely head with large flared ears set at just the right angle to complete the triangle, oriental pale green eyes and good strength of profile with firm chin and level bite. Long firm svelte body and a really short close coat, bright red and silver shaded with at least fifty percent silver base in excellent condition. Slender legs with some barring and neat oval feet, nicely whipped tail that could just have benefited from an extra inch for complete balance, beautifully presented, such a pity about his neighbour so he was not showing himself to his fullest advantage, for which I made allowance.

HAVANA ADULT
Two pleasing Havana queens so close in age and there was little to separate them. I had no idea that I knew the breeding of either of these girls but it goes to prove that you do not need cinnamon to breed the correct colour of Havana the cinnamon gene was not introduced into the oriental breeding for many years after the Havana was well established.
1CC & BOB SHARP-POPPLE’S DENSON LOUISIANA 29 F 31/8/07 sweet natured young queen with lovely even wedge and large flared ears set at the correct oriental angle to form the triangle. Bright green oriental eyes and lovely strength of profile with good chin and level bite, she is just inclined to puff out her whisker pads which gave the slightly false impression of a pinch. Elegant neck lines and slender long body of good weight and substance with rich warm chestnut brown coat short and close lying and sound to the roots. Slender long legs and neat oval paws with lovely long whip tail to balance, good presentation.
2 RATHBONE’S BELLIS COPPER 29 F 13/9/07 another very pretty girl with really nicely balanced head and large flared ears that form the correct oriental triangle, bright clear green oriental eye set and straight profile with good depth of chin, her bite is just a fraction untidy as she has lost a couple of incisors. Slender neck lines and good length and weight of body again with a bright rich chestnut coat short and close, sound to the roots and in excellent condition. Long slender legs with neat oval feet and wonderful long whip like tail to balance, fractionally shy but easy to handle and well presented.

ORIENTAL CREAM OR APRICOT
1 CC & BOB CLARKE’S CH HEMLOCK LADY MARMALADE 37fn F 3/5/06 pretty apricot girl with well balanced head and large well placed flared ears and pale green oriental eyes that are just a fraction full in shape. Straight profile with firm little chin and the bite appears level if a fraction untidy as she is losing some teeth now. Good neck lines and slender long body with firm muscle tone and lovely short close coat sound to the roots and clear apricot colour. Fine slender limbs with neat paws and lovely whip like tail of excellent length, lovely temperament and presentation.

ORIENTAL TORTIE ADULT
1 CC & BOB HIRST’S CH TOGHAR PASTICHE 37h F 17/7/07 mature and very attractive chocolate tortie queen with good head showing lovely balance with large flared ears well placed. Strong profile with good chin and bite although she is losing a few teeth now, lovely expressive oriental green eyes. Graceful neck lines and long firm muscular boy with richly mingled warm chocolate and red short close tortie coat in lovely condition. Long slender legs with neat paws and good length of whip tail to balance, excellent temperament nicely presented.
2 CLAY’S METEXA MARQUESA 37h F 29/4/08 pretty young queen with medium length even wedge and large flared ears with width across the top. Lovely green eyes a fraction full in shape and straight profile with firm chin and clean level bite. Quite good length of slender body with lovely soft textured short close lying coat and well mingled chocolate and red tortie, I just felt that the chocolate was quite dark and needed more warmth to the colour. Long slender legs with neat little paws and good length of whip tail, a lovely friendly girl who really just needs to mature and finish growing, lovely presentation.

ORIENTAL BI-COLOUR ADULT
1 IC & BOB WILLS LEBRETON FINLAY 40.40b M28/2/08 big handsome chocolate pointed Bi-colour boy with very stylish head and huge flared ears with white tips. Oriental set blue eyes and strong roman profile but he is quite shallow in his chin although his bite dose just meet, inverted V of white on his face with a couple of chocolate spots on his nose whish probably makes his nose appear slightly more prominent than it possibly is. Elegant neck lines and strong firm svelte body and rally short close coat that is mostly ivory over his back and pure white through the tummy region. Long elegant limbs and neat paws with white on all four feet and extremely long whippy chocolate tail, lovely natured boy well presented.

HAVANA KITTEN FEMALE
1 & BO DUFFY’S KYOMI KISS-N-TELL 29 F 12/2/09 darling little baby girl with lovely head and huge wide ears she has yet to grow into, very promising strength of profile with good chin and level bite, and oriental eye set and shape the colour is still rather a muddy green at present with the colour still developing. Proportionate length of body, her coat is a slightly darker toned chestnut in this light and some ghost tabby markings are apparent but the coat basically sound if still slightly baby fluffy. Slender little limbs with tiny dainty paws and long stringy tail, very excited and sweet natured baby girl enjoying the attention, good presentation.

ORIENTAL SHADED NEUTER
BOB LUND’S GR PR SMAUG TY 43ds

BALINESE KITTEN
1 & BOB BROWNING’S PIPPASTRO A LOVE OFAIR 61p F 24/1/09 delightful young baby girl with well balanced wedge head and large wide based ears with good width between and tufts at the sides. Her head is not overly long at the moment but there is still length to come, oriental eye set and shape, I would have liked a slightly deeper shade of blue but hopefully this will continue to develop. Almost straight profile with deep chin and lovely clean level bite, well developed blue based caramel mask mingled with apricot matched for colour to her ears. Good length and weight of body and almost clear magnolia coat of really good length for this age, lovely even lie, texture and flow. Long legs with quite broad little paws with good breaks of caramel and apricot tortie although slightly paler than her mask, tufts developing between her toes. Reasonable length of tail, it could perhaps benefit for another inch in length but her plume is really well developed and mingled for colour.

AC NOVICE ADULT
1 WILLS LEBRETON FINLAY 48.40b
2 RATHBONE’S BELLIS COPPER 29

AC JUNIOR ADULT
1 SHARP-POPPLE’S DENSON LOUISIANA 29
2 WILLS LEBRETON FINLAY 48.40b
3 CLAY’S METEXA MARQUESA 37h

AC VISITORS ADULT
1 SHARP-POPPLE’S DENSON LOUISIANA 29
2 HOGAN’S CH SENSUAL MIDNITEMAGIC 37 F 10/8/05 lovely friendly queen with nice even wedge head and large flared and well placed ears, brilliant green oriental eyes and straight profile with firm chin and level bite, she is just inclined to puff her whisker pads. Good neck lines and slender long body with really short close black coat that is sound to the roots and with a lovely shine and texture. Slender long legs with neat oval paws and lovely length of whippy tail, nicely presented.
3 CLARKE’S CH HEMLOCK LADY MARMALADE 37fn

AC KITTEN
1 FULLERTON’S STARAPPEAL SCENESTEALER 62.43a MN 25/10/08 very stylish blue shaded boy with excellent head and huge flared ears fully furnished, brilliant green oriental eyes and lovely strong profile with firm chin and level bite and full facial tabby markings. Firm muscular long body and blue shaded coat on a soft beige ground and of good length for his age just some faint superficial tabby pattern to lower flanks and spots on his tummy. Long firm legs with well tufted broad paws and a really good length of tail with well developed plume, excellent temperament and presentation.
2 KEITH’S STARAPPEAL SAYNOMORE 62.42c MN 25/10/08 another lovely boy just a shade shy and litter brother to the above I see, slightly shorter broader head with large wide based ears well furnished. Oriental set bright green eyes and straight profile with good chin and level bite and full facial tabby pattern. Huge long body with quite good length of flowing coat with some superficial tabby markings to lower flanks, some spots on his tummy. It was difficult to be certain about his coat colour in the available hall light, certainly his coat is shaded on a cool beige ground but there were things that made me wonder if he is caramel rather than lilac but decided to give him the benefit of the doubt, I would just say that for such a young boy I felt that he was rather too rounded his owner needs to watch his diet not to detract from the overall elegance. Long sturdy legs and broad tufted feet with good length of well plumed tail, nicely presented.
3 DUFFY’S KYOMI KISS-N-TELL 29

AC LIMIT KITTEN
1 KEITH’S STARAPPEAL SAYNOMORE 62.43c
2 BROWNING’S PIPPASTRO COCOA CHANEL 62 36b F 25/1/09 pretty little chocolate smoke baby girl with good overall balance to her head and huge flared ears with tufts, oriental set green eyes. Slight dip and bump on nose in profile which will hopefully straighten out as she grows, firm little chin with clean level bite. Well grown long slender body with pleasing length of flowing chocolate smoke coat for this age with the silver base coming through to just acceptable degree of one third of the coat length. Slender long legs and neat paws with tufts just starting to develop between her toes, long stringy tail with plume developing quite well, nicely presented and sweet natured baby.
3 ELLIS’ EIREACHDAIL MAZPAHSMOSAIC 48e F 20/11/08 quite pretty black and red tortie Bi-colour young lady of good overall size for her age and generally good head and large ears that she was inclined to bonnet. Good profile and firm chin but her bite was slightly untidy as she is teething, white on her face with black ears. Long slender body with short close lying coat and good patches of red and black on her back and clear white tummy but there is quite a lot of colour overlay at the boarders of all the colour edges. Slender long legs and neat paws with white on all four feet and lovely length of whip like tail, nicely presented and excellent temperament.

 AC NON-BREEDERS  SIAMESE ADULT
A good class of quality cats on the whole, I just felt that colour was important here.
1 GRAY & JOHNSON’S TOHGAR MAID TOORDER 32.1 F 12/10/08  pretty little seal tabby point queen who is only just adult, lovely head with huge wide based ears well set with clear thumb prints. Wonderful deep blue oriental eyes with double ribbons, straight profile with M to brow, good depth of chin and level bite and whisker spots. Slender long body and short close lying coat with some light tonal shading along her flanks. Long legs and dainty oval feet with well defined warm seal brown bracelets and lovely length of whippy tail that is well ringed, lovely temperament and condition.
2 GREEN’S GR CH MAPU FIRENZE 24n F 10/4/07 mature caramel point queen with quite nicely balanced head and large wide based flared ears and good profile although I would have liked a little more depth to her chin, her bite is level, bright blue oriental eyes of good colour and full caramel mask well matched to her ears. Slender graceful body with basically clear magnolia coat that is just a fraction longer than desired but good smooth lie and condition. Long legs with well matched caramel stockings and neat oval paws, I would have just liked another inch on the length of her tail to completely balance out her body length, excellent temperament and presentation.
3 OWEN’S GR CH ROYSTERER SNOWDANDY 24c M 8/9/06 big chunky lilac point boy with broad masculine head  and large wide based ear with good flare, bright blue oriental eyes and straight profile with firm chin and level bite and excellent soft pinkie lilac toned mask and ears. Huge strong svelte body and crystal clear magnolia coat that is really short and close lying in lovely condition for a working boy. Long legs and proportionately neat paws with paler lilac stockings and a lovely length of whip tail also well matched for colour, a lovely big teddy bear of a boy with a delightful temperament.

AC BREEDERS SIAMESE KITTEN
1 OWEN’S POLLYBEE YOURS-TRULY 24c F 7/3/09 very pretty lilac point young lady of really good size and weight for her age, lovely even wedge head and large wide based ears well set. Bright clear blue oriental eyes just a fraction full with excitement, straight profile with good depth of chin and clean bite and soft pinkie lilac toned mask developing nicely to match her ears. Slender body of good length with close lying clear magnolia coat just a fraction long at present, long legs with dainty oval paws and pale lilac stockings, wonderful long whippy tail that she was using to great effect to express her joy with life.
2 BROWNING’S PIPPASTRO A LOVE OFAIR 61p F
3 WHITING’S THOWRA ANGELO 24a M 7/1/09 quite nice little blue point boy with moderate even wedge with large wide based ears that are reasonably well set. Lovely deep blue oriental eyes and straight profile with fairly prominent chin but the bite meets and well developed soft toned blue mask well matched to his ears. Good length of slender body and fairly short coat slightly fluffy in texture with some tonal shading to his flanks although there is good contrast with his points. Long legs with neat oval paws and well matched blue stockings and lovely length of whip like tail, sweet natured boy well presented.
WRONG COLOUR WILLIAMS ROYSTERER LADY DAZZLE 32.8 F 23/12/08 charming young lady who was a pleasure to handle, lovely head with huge wide based flared ears and brilliant blue oriental eyes. Almost straight profile just a tiny bump on her nose, good chin and lovely clean bite. Her tabby markings are really very pale and difficult to distinguish at the moment but her ears suggest she is of the red series possibly apricot. Slender long body with creamy white short close coat that is totally free of any shading in excellent condition. Long legs and dainty oval paws with very faint leg bracelets and ringed tail that is of good length which also suggests apricot so I felt I had no choice but to wrong colour her as her open class judge had done the same, however when I spoke to her breeder later genetically she cannot be other than lilac or caramel a very interesting kitten.

AC NON-BREEDERS NEUTER
A good class of quality neuter boys
1 COPELAND’SGR PR FLOWERDEW GTX EXPECTATIONS 24 MN 2/2/08 lovely big mature handsome seal point boy with and excellent wedge head and huge well placed wide based ears. Strong roman profile with firm chin and level bite and very oriental bright blue eyes, that if I were to be picky I would have just preferred a slightly deeper shade of blue especially on a seal with a full warm seal brown mask. Elegant neck lines and long svelte body his short close coat is showing some shading but there is still a good degree of contrast and in excellent condition, really long legs that he liked to wrap around your neck and neat oval paws with well matched seal brown stockings and a whip like tail that goes on forever a stunning boy in top show form.
2 THORPE’S PR JOHPAS DROPDEADGORGEOUS 32a MN 19/10/07 handsome red point boy with good even wedge head and large wide based ears that he was inclined to hold almost horizontal today. Lovely brilliant blue eyes and straight profile with firm chin, but his bite is fractionally untidy now as he is losing some of his canine teeth, full red mask well matched to his ears. Elegant neck lines and long firm svelte body with an almost clear creamy white coat that is a fraction long but in excellent condition. Slender long legs with neat oval feet and slightly paler red gauntlets and good length of whippy tail well matched for colour, friendly boy nicely presented.
3 AGGETT’S AMYDAY SOLAR LIGHT 32fn MN 21/8/06 soft gentle natured apricot boy quite good head with large wide based ears with good flare although I would have liked a little more width between Bright blue oriental eyes and straight profile with good depth of chin and level bite but his chin was slightly dirty maybe from his food, full apricot mask, I just felt that for his age he still has a slightly innocent expression. Long svelte body with short close lying coat that is quite shaded but in tone with his point and excellent texture and condition. Slender legs and neat oval paws with paler stockings and lovely length of whip like tail to balance, good presentation.

AC SENIOR NEUTER
AGGETT’S AMYDAY SOLAR LIGHT 32fn MN

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Mrs M Walkden

Many thanks to Marie & Committee for my invite to my local show. I was ably assisted today by Sheila Webb, thanks Sheila for all your help.
OPENS
CLASS 200a BRITISH CHOCOLATE ADULT, MALE
1ST  CH & BOB, BEARD-SMITHS, TOPMARX  ARTHUR PENDRAGON. Solid cobby lad of 2 years 2 months with dark chocolate, slightly unsound coat, moulting badly today.  Well rounded head & full cheeks, good depth to chin. Lovely round copper eyes of correct set. Neat well-set ears. Good tail shape & length.

CLASS 200b BRITISH CHOCOLATE ADULT, FEMALE
1ST CH W/H BEEVERS, TOPMARX AS YOU LIKE IT. Compact girl of 10 months with short dense coat, a touch unsound & showing slight ghost spots. Good rounding to head, cheeks developing well, bite is unfortunately undershot, firm chin. Neat well-set ears. Round golden eyes with very slight green tone to centre. Good tail to balance.
2ND MARSLAND-ROUNDS, CATBALU DLIGHTFUL. Timid, frightened girl just turned 10 months with very spotted unsound coat. Fair rounding to head, needs to gain strength to lower jaw line, level bite & good depth to chin. Slightly large ears fairly good set. Round golden eyes of correct set. Good tail shape & length.

CLASS 379a BROWN SPOTTED BENGAL NEUTER, MALE
BOB PENNYS, GR.PR.HOADHILL FUNTIME FRANKIE. Lovely boy of 2 years 8 months
eventually I gave him Overall B.I.S. Superb coat of excellent colour, length & texture showing clear rosettes & spots, visibly glittered. Lovely proportions & balance to head gentle profile & firm chin. Expressive eyes of correct shape, set & colour. Ears of good shape & set. Well ringed tail.
1ST & PR FIELDINGS, NORDIQUESTAR SUPER SHADOW. Upset boy of 1 year 9 months with lovely coat colour, length & texture, clear spots & arrowheads, visibly glittered. Good balance to head, profile fairly straight, good depth to chin. Ears of correct shape & set. Expressive eyes of good shape set & colour. Well ringed rail.

CLASS 379b BROWN SPOTTED BENGAK NEUTER, FEMALE
1ST & PR FIELDINGS, NORDIQUESTAR SANS PRIX. Young female of 14 months with warm rich coat & clear spots & arrowheads. Well proportioned head, gentle profile slope & firm chin. Lovely eye shape, set & colour. Slightly large ears of very good set. Well ringed tail.

CLASS 424 AOC TORTIE BURMESE NEUTER
BOB GILBERTS, I.GR.PR MARSHMIST ELEANOR. Chocolate Tortie girl of almost 8 years who is a real matriarch. Lovely overall type & balance. Sweet natured girl with superb expression.

CLASS 489 AC SIAMESE CHAMPION, MALE
GR.CH.UNDERHILLS, CH.ADATEAM ANTAEUS. Gentle Seal Point lad of 14 months with long, firm muscular body & slender limbs. Intense seal points & sleek short coat of good contrast. Long head showing good strength, straight profile, level bite & good depth to chin. Large well-set ears & well rounded top of head. Oriental eyes of correct set, slightly dull dark blue in colour. Good whip tail.
RES.GR.CH.SIVITERS,CH.SIMPLISIAM SPECIAL MENTION. Cream lad of 15 months showing good growth. Slightly long coat of good contrast & colour, delicate cream points. Long even head, straight profile, acceptable bite & good chin. Dark, bright blur oriental eyes of good set. Large well-set ears. Tail of good shape, showing a few rings, could be a fraction longer for perfection.

CLASS 490 AC SIAMESE CHAMPION, FEMALE
GR.CH MORGANS, GR.CH.ASTRALBLAESE ANDROMEDA. Rather timid, dainty Caramel point female of 4 years 7 months showing very good contrast & clear caramel points, coat a touch long. Good length & balance to head, straight profile, good bite & depth to chin. Large well-set ears. Bright dark blue oriental eyes of good set when she finally relaxed. Lovely whip tail.

CLASS 499 CARAMEL POINT SIAMESE, FEMALE
BOB MORGANS, GR.CH.ASTRALBLAESE ANDROMEDA.
1ST CH W/H MORGANS, ASTRALBLAESE APHRODITE. Dainty female of almost 16 months with fairly even points, good contrast to lovely pale sleek coat. Medium length, fairly balanced head, straight profile, very red sore gums to level bite & good depth to chin. Large well-set ears. Oriental eyes of good set, bright dark blue in colour. Good whip tail.

CLASS 529 CARAMEL POINT SIAMESE NEUTER, MALE
1ST PR & BOB GREENS, BELROO PEPPIEMINT. Young lad of 10 months showing good growth & weight. Fairly even points & pale short, sleek coat of good texture. Long even head of good balance, almost straight profile, level bite, chin could be deeper. Large well-set ears. Bright blue oriental eyes a fraction deep set. Lovely whip tail.

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Mrs S Walker

Thank you to Marie and Joan for my invitation to judge the Household Pets for the very first time and to my wonderful friend Nicole who came all the way especially to steward for me.  The new pedigree pet classes are a great addition and well done to the Gwynedd for laying these on.  I had some lovely cats to judge today and Nicole had to prise more than one from me and give them back to their owners!

Class 780 AC Pedigree Pet Master Cat (Grand Class)
1st (GMC not awarded) Hutchinson’s MC Lilybeth Black Spotted Bengal FN 4years
What a shame that this stunning looking lady just wasn’t happy today.  She was very tense and unsettled when we first went to her pen so we left her to relax and came back later.  But she really wasn’t at all relaxed, did not show herself off at all and seemed very worried and unhappy.  Her condition and presentation were both excellent – she has a super soft silky coat which gleams and she has lustrous really attractive eyes and an expressive face.  She is in great health and looks wise she certainly shines. As I explained to her owner later, temperament and personality make up such a large part of the judging criteria in this section, that whilst I was willing to award a Master Cat certificate, I didn’t feel able to award the Grand Master Cat Certificate today as she lacked the extra sparkle required for such a high award.

Class 774 Self (Single Colour) Cat with or without White (non pedigree)
1st MC BOC Dale’s Ruby Rose Black FN 1year 11months
Very sweet black lady.  She was beautifully presented and in tiptop condition (although she obviously likes her tuna!).  She has a lovely dainty head with appealing eyes which was so elegant and pretty.  She was a little nervous out of her pen to start with but extremely affectionate and loving in her pen, making bread with her paws and demanding that we fuss her which of course we were only too happy to do!
2nd Elsby’s Charlotte Black FN 1year 11months
I really like this dainty and well proportioned young lady.  But today she was quite shy and not really happy to be out of her pen.  She has a sweet expressive face and was in lovely condition and well presented and is obviously a very much loved cat.   She just needs a little more confidence to truly shine.

Class 778a Any Colour Shorthair Non Pedigree Kitten Male
1st Doran’s Gingee Ginger & White MN 8 months
My notes say WOW! I loved this boy – he was so poised and gentle.  His coat is fabulous – soft silky and with a very attractive glitter effect to his cinnamon spotty coat.  In lovely condition he literally gleamed with health and a credit to his owner.  He really enjoyed the attention and flopped back in his pen for tummy rubs.  He was a teeny bit nervous but I understand this is only his second show and that confidence will come.  He has a very promising future and I shall watch him with interest.
2nd Doran’s Fudge Brown Tabby MN 8 months
From the same house as Gingee above and presented in the same sparkling condition.  He is a really smart chatty young man.  He was very affectionate in his pen but today he really didn’t want to come out onto the table for very long.  I am sure this was just a touch of nerves as he was a darling in the pen.  Lovely silky soft coat, he is a touch larger than his brother with very appealing eyes and expression.  Very vocal but just a chatterbox! Again he is still a relative newbie to the show bench and a fraction more confidence and he will be showing himself off to his very best.

Class 778b Any Colour Shorthair Non Pedigree Kitten Female
1st BOC Crane’s Tinsel Silver Tabby FN 8 months
Very pretty lady with attractive tufty ears which gave her a very unusual and striking look.  She was very affectionate and poised and it was her extra confidence which just gave her the Best of Colour Award over Gingee today.  She was alert and interested in the goings on around the show hall and quite happy to sit in both my arms and my steward’s, enjoying her cuddles.  She was moulting a little which is normal for the time of year and her coat was a fraction dry but her overall condition is really good.  Her extra sparkly personality today just gave her the edge over the boys but this was such a tough class with 3 obviously much loved and very well cared for kittens; a credit to their owners.
 
787a Shorthair Pedigree Pet – Tabby Cat of Any Pattern with or without White Male
1st MC BOC Plaw’s Pepe Reina Brown Ticked Tabby MN 1 year
My notes say “everything a pedigree pet should be” My steward opened the pen door and he stepped out onto the trolley and demanded adoration which we were only too pleased to give him.  He was extremely easy to handle and was shown in excellent condition.  I loved his ticked tabby silky coat and his heart shaped head with such expressive eyes.  He was so happy on the trolley that he curled up and refused to go back in so we gave him some more cuddles.  Another cat presented to full advantage and I was only too pleased to award him the MC and Best of Colour awards.  I couldn’t believe he is only 1 year old as he was such a pro.
2nd Jones’ Leon Brown Spotted MN 10 months
What a handsome lad!  He has a superb silky coat and is another boy in great condition.  He has big lustrous eyes, a very appealing expression and a lithe body and strong legs.  He was nervous today and not really happy out of his pen but he was in no way aggressive and I am sure as his confidence grows he will go on to win certificates but Pepe Reina’s extra experience and confidence just gave him the edge.  I do hope his owner continues to show him as he has masses of potential.

787b Shorthair Pedigree Pet – Tabby Cat of Any Pattern with or without White Female
1st MC Hutchinson’s MC Lilybeth Black Spotted Bengal FN 4years (already reported on Class 780)

Miscellaneous Classes

Class 793 AC Adult or Kitten Debutante
1st Hall’s Gizmo Delightful baby, playful, charming and passes the kisses test with flying colours.   Lovely size and weight for his young age and in wonderful condition.  I adored his cheeky face and mischievous nature.  I would query his colour and he looked to be a SH black and not a SLH smokey black but that wasn’t relevant to the judging of the class.  He has a promising career on the show bench ahead of him and was later Best Non Pedigree Kitten in Show – Congratulations to his owner!
2nd Gray’s George WOW! On looks alone this boy stole my heart – he has huge round green eyes which just draw you in and a long beautifully prepared coat.  He is totally chocolate box with a loving gentle nature but today at his first show he was just a tiny bit nervous and didn’t show himself off quite as well as Gizmo.  He got more and more relaxed throughout the day and is sure to go far. 

Class 796 AC Adult or Kitten Judge would most like to take home (7 entered and present)
1st Gray’s George nothing more to add really – it was love at first sight!
2nd Wareing’s Leo It was so close between the top 3 cats in this class and any one of them was welcome to come home in my extra large bag and I would have needed it for this boy!  VERY friendly, huge SLH lad.  He is extremely affectionate, made bread with his paws continually and kept rolling over for tummy rubs.  Wonderful condition and presentation, he was very expressive and my notes simply say “FAB!”.  I was so thrilled to be able to award him the Best Pedigree Pet award later that day and with my fellow judges award him Best in Show Household Pet.  Thoroughly well deserved and a real credit to his loving owners.
3rd Creaton & Walker’s MC Rainbow Dreamcatcher What a super girl! She was obviously a pro at this as she was very poised and friendly.  We had a lovely chat and cuddle and she was quite content to sit on my shoulder for the rest of the day watching the world go by! I love her expression and she is in excellent condition with a short plush well prepared coat and sparkling white patches.  Nicely proportioned body and short thick tail which just adds to her character and appeal.  Another who was worthy of first place and a total credit to her owners but this was such a difficult class to judge with so many wonderful cats. I was very pleased with my fellow judges to later award this girl the overall Royal Canin Stakes win – 100% deserved today.

Class 799 Prettiest Female
(6 entered 1 absent) This was another really tough class with all 5 girls worthy of rosettes but I was only allowed 3!
1st Dale’s Ruby Rose See class 774 – very elegant pretty lady – she has so much style and appeal
2nd Hutchinson’s MC Lilybeth See class 780 – stunning eyes and coat
3rd Creaton & Walker’s MC Rainbow Dreamcatcher See class 796 – my new friend very pretty tortie and white lady.

Class 803 Any Tabby or Tabby & White Shorthair Cat or Kitten (Except Ginger)
1st Plaw’s Pepe Reina See class 787a
2nd Crane’s Tinsel See Class 778b
3rd Doran’s Fudge See Class 778a

Class 806 Gwynedd Cat Club Class AC Non Pedigree Cat or Kitten
1st Creaton & Walker’s UMC Littleman Raffles (TICA RW&SGM) Immaculately groomed and prepared sparkling white boy.  He is so poised and assured although we judged him just before lunch and he was a little quieter than normal (probably worn out from everyone hugging him all morning!)  He still posed on the table like a star and enjoyed a nice cuddle with my steward and me.  Oodles of class and perfect manners, at 11 years old he is in superb condition and a credit to his owners – he really does not look or act his age and still just has the extra sparkle a household pet needs to excel on the show bench. Congratulations on later becoming Best Household Pet Neuter.
2nd Doran’s Gingee See Class 778a – unlucky to meet the winner today but his day will come!
3rd Doran’s Fudge See Class 778a – ditto the above but at 8 months he has years ahead and tons of promise.

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Mr A Welsh

My thanks to Rose & her team for a most enjoyable day & to Ross Davis my steward for the day.

BSH Black Adult.

1. CC & BoB WILD’S BLUERAIN BLACK SAMBUCA (15) 05/07/08 Male. Young lad still maturing but good size for age, round head with neat well set ears, round gold eyes, cheeks filling out well, level bite. Body solid & developing well, short legs. Coat short & dense, slightly unsound paling towards the roots, shining black. Thick tail in balance with body. Good temperament.

BSH AC Colourpointed Adult.

1. CC & BoB TYWENTYMAN & SKOVLND’S FARLEYWOOD DAISY (40/4) 12/06/08 Female. Nice young girl with round head & neat ears, round pale blue eyes, cheeks filling out well, level bite. Good body size for age, short legs. Coat short dense & crisp with no shading, good mask & points, balanced in colour. Good tail. Happy girl.

BSH Chocolate Tortie.

1. BoB BEEVER’S TOPMARX MAKEMYDAY (21b) 13/11/08 Female. Nice young girl developing well, head round with neat ears, round cooper eyes, cheeks filling out well, level bite. Good size body with short legs. Coat short & dense, pleasing chocolate colour well mingled. Good tail of correct length. Happy girl.

BSH AC Colourpointed Kitten.

1. BoB BIENIAS’S ALEJANDRO BOTTICELLO (40/4) 18/02/09 Female. Very nice young girl with round head & neat ears, round pale blue eyes, cheek filling out well, level bite. Good solid body developing well, short legs. Coat short & dense with no shading, good mask & points. Thick tail of correct length. Good temperament.

BSH Black Neuter.

1. PC & BoB DAVIES’S DOMUSFELIUM CIAO BELLA (15) 10/04/08 Female. Nice lad with head size developing well, round with neat ears, round good eyes, full cheeks & level bite. Good solid body with short strong leg. Coat short & sound but would have preferred more body to it but it is summer, shining black. Good tail. Happy lad easy to handle.

2. ROBINSON’S PR NANNKAY AMBERTIA (15) 03/09/03 Female. Not looking at her best today coat rather dull with a brownish overlay, round head & neat ears, round very pale gold eyes, cheeks lacking fullness, level bite. Body good size but quite light in weight & thin, short legs. Coat short but not looking at its best. Good temperament.

BSH AC Breeders Adult.

1. MARSLAND-ROUND’S CATBALU INDIANA (79s 31d) 26/06/04 Male. Pleasing head shape & ears, round copper eyes level bite. Good size well developed body & legs. Coat good rexing from head to past the shoulders & fading of towards the tail, well presented sparkling white & good red colour. Good temperament.

2. BROWN’S CH KOLINGA JADUAR 18/06/07 Male. Big lad with round head & neat ears, round gold eyes, full cheeks & level bite. Well developed solid body with short legs. Coat medium blue, short but harsh in texture with a dark blue line partway down spine line. Good temperament.

3. POTTS VINMAR SILVA-BELLA (18) 11/04/07 Female.

BSH AC Debutante Adult.

1. WILD’S BLUERAIN BLACK SAMBUCA (15) 05/07/08 Male.

2. MARSLAND-ROUND’S CATBALU DELIGHTFUL (15b) 26/08/08 Female. Quite small for age needs time to mature, reasonable head size, neat ears, round gold eyes, level bite. Coat short but rather flat in texture. Good temperament.

BSH AV Radius Adult.

1. BEARD-SMITH’S TOPMARX ARTHUR PENDRAGON (15b) 23/04/07 Male. Nice lad with round head & neat ears, round copper eyes, full cheeks & level bite. Good body with short legs. Coat short dense & sound. Good tail. Happy Lad.

BSH AC Debutante Kitten.

1. BIENIAS’S ALEJANDRO BOTTICELLO (40/4) 18/02/09 Female.

2. BEEVER’S TOPMARX MAKEMYDAY (21b) 13/11/08 Female.

3. MANN’S SULALCO SARGENT VIMES (17) 28/03/09 Male.

BSH AC Neuter.

1. LEONARD’S CH & PR GRAYGEES SILVER TRINITY (18) 01/10/05 Female. Good round head & neat ears, round green eyes, full cheeks & level bite. Good solid body with short legs. Coat short & dense with good clear pattern. Good tail. Happy lad.

BSH AC Limit Neuter.

1. DAVIES’S DOMUSFELIUM CIAO BELLA (15) 10/04/08 Female.

2. BELL’S CHARMODEN SIMPLYSONIC (31a) 06/06/08 Male. Round head & neat ears, round gold eyes, full cheeks & level bite. Good size body with short legs. Coat short & dense with just enough white. Good tail. Happy lad.

3. ANDERSON-CARTER’S DARRWAY TIBERIUS (16) 15/05 08 Male.

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