NEWS

Search

Contact us

Judge Reports

What's On?

List of Registered Prefixes

General Notices

Office Staff
Work Schedule

Notices and News

Household Pet Titles

Supreme Show

Cat Welfare Trust

Site Map

Maine Coon Cat Club
27th June 2009

Mrs J Allen

I was very happy to be called in as Alison Lyall was not able to make the show this year. This show is always one to look forward to and again this year it surpassed expectations!  Full marks to Daphne, David and their wonderful committee on a fantastic show.  A bumper entry with some lovely Coonies to admire. 
Thanks to Don Grant for the stewarding duties and this year his shirt remained intact!!! Special mention to the catering corps as well and thanks for the most lovely meal.
 I also really appreciated the box of Thorntons – a treat at anytime!! Thanks again to you all.
I have resent this report as due to email problems I do not think my first attempt got through – apologies for the delay.

AC GRAND CHAMPION MALE
IMP GR CH ATKINSONS UK & IGR CH VELVETJEWELS CULLINAN 64 31t
Mature 51/2 year old male looking very impressive.  Exhibiting all that one could desire in a Maine Coon.  Very mature and balanced head type with large, well spaced ears with lovely furnishings.  Nice width to length balance to his head.  Uniform width nose with shallow concave curve in profile.  Large, slightly obliquely set eyes that were very expressive. Super square muzzle and with definite perpendicular line from nose to chin.  Long, well muscled and toned body with long, substantial limbs with round, strong paws. Long well furnished tail.  Although not in full coat the quality of what he had was very nice and exhibiting good clarity to his classic tabby patterning.

RES IGC BARLETTA UK & IGR CH COONTASTIC LUIGI 64 31fts
Another very mature looking 5 year old who also has very good head type and structure.  Very laid back temperament and positively enjoyed all the attention. He took the reserve award on the day purely on the length of his coat, but full marks to his owner on superb presentation and to both owners on maintaining such excellent condition on mature working boys.
No mean feat at all.

RED OR CREAM TABBY WITH/OUT WHITE 14 WEEKS – 5 MONTHS KITTEN
1 BOB BARLETTAS COONTATIC TANGERINE DREAM 64 41dw 10.3.09
This young man quite made me go weak at the knees he just had that look about him! Such a  sweet expression and so well grown for his age.
Very promising large wel set ears that were  nicely tufted! Very good head shape and balance with high cheek bones and nice length to width balance already.  Uniform width nose with shallow concave curve in profile and already showing a very good muzzle and perpendicular line from nose tip to chin.  Proportionate length body and tail for his age and with very nice weight.  Strong well boned long limbs with strong paws and nice tufts.  Very promising strong red classic tabby patterning with the white sparkling and he was so well shown.  Quite the little showman!!

2 JONES LIONMAINE BRIGHT BRIGAND 64 19 11.1.09
This young man was very well grown for his age for me he was just a little round in head structure rather than the desired length and square muzzle. His body and structure were nicely constructed with a very long tail, it was for me just his tendancy to roundness of head type that was my main doubt.

3 JARECKI CHATTACOON RUMTUM ROBBIE 64 19 13.1.09
I am guessing that this must have  been Robbie’s first outing as he was so nervous and generally lacked substance and show preparation.  I hope that as he develops and bodies up he also gains a little in confidence.

RED OR CREAM TABBY WITH/OUT WHITE 6 – 8  MONTHS KITTEN
1 TURNERS CAROLMAINE GENERAL LEE 64 41w 18.11.08
Very well grown kitten with large, high placed ears but with the correct width between.  High cheeks just needing to broaden a little further as he matures to balance the head length. Lovely hazel eyes that were large and well set. Uniform width nose with shallow concave curve in profile. Very promising square muzzle and with decent line from nose tip to chin..  Long, large frame with long tail to balance.  His coat was well developed and showing very nice classic patterning, however just a shade more preparation would have made such a difference.

2 RABEYS COONTASTIC ROCKY MARCIANO 64 41w
Full marks for the show presentation on this young man! For me his body shape and general condition was wonderful, but his head was too short and slightly rounded .  Large, high set ears with great tufts and tips.  Slightly obliquely set adequate sized eyes.  At present rather lacking squareness to his muzzle and general strength to his lower face.  He was not overly happy at being handled.

RED TABBY SERIES NEUTER MALE
1 PR FEARNLEYS COONARIA FIRESTORM 64 41d 25.1.08
One of my favourites on the show scene at the moment, he is a most impressive lad with considerable style. Very nicely balanced head type with large, upright ears well set and nicely furnished.  Expressive large, slightly obliquely set hazel eyes.  Uniform width nose with shallow concave curve in profile.  Super square muzzle with perpendicular line from nose to chin. Long body and tail with very nice substance.  Long, well boned limbs and strong, rounded paws.  His coat was a strong tone of red with clear classic tabby markings.  Very well shown.

2 WILSONS CH ZYDECO ROBERT REDFURRED 64 19 14.11.04
Mature lad who I judged several times when he was entire and it was really nice to see him again. Magnificent head with super breadth especially across his cheeks, balancing very well with the length.  Expressive eyes that were large, well opened and slightlyobliquely set.  Super square muzzle with uniform width nose and shallow concave curve to profile.  Long, well filled body with long, well boned limbs.  Long well furnished tail.  Again a very strong red coat colouring that was well marked with classic tabby patterning.  Well shown and ran Firestorm close for the placings.

3 FITZHARDYS PR DAIRYMAINE EDWARD ELGAR 64 19 15.6.01
Again lovely to reacquaint myself with this lad who I know I handled at the same show last year.  In wonderful condition this boy was carrying a wealth of coat that was well shown and again nicely marked.  He just does not have quite the strength of head of the other two boys which is the reason for my placing but his body type and condition made him well worthy of the third placing in this strongly filled class.

RED TABBY SERIES NEUTER FEMALE
Not in the open but happily to award  the Best of Breed to  RABYS  SUPREME, UK AND IMPERIAL GRAND PREMIER DAIRYMAINE SARNIA CHERIE 64 20e looking a complete picture as always and shown to perfection.

AC SPECIAL LIMIT ADULT
1 WORRELLS DARKTOWER MR BOJANGLES 64 41s
One year old and with some maturing to do, quite nicely balanced head and type.  The tarnishing on his coat rather spoils the overall impression.

2 ROBERTS JEMAHAN CRYSTUL FIRESTAR 64 41ew
Quite a pleasing female who needs to develop her substance further. Generally pleasing head type, she lacks a little on her squareness of her muzzle.
3 CHADWICKS KITITAS DOLLY DREAMCOAT 64 31t

AC KITTEN WITH WHITE MALE
1 MURRAYS ISADORYOU PINK FLOYD 64 41dsw
Very stylish young man only just old enough to be at the show.  Super head strength and balance, large well tufted ears set well on the skull, high but with width between.  Expressive eyes correctly set.  Shallow concave curve in profile and already super perpendicular line in profile.  Long body and tail with great boning and substance. Very delicate coat colouring but with distinct classic tabby patterning.  Expertly presented and with such confidence.  Congratulations on winning best male kitten.

2 DAVIDSONS LIONMAINE BEARFACE BRIAN 64 41sw
Very large, well grown boy who had some interesting colouring on his body, could he possibly be a tortie?  It did not look like tarnishing either!!
Very pleasing head and strength of type, lovely width to head length balance. Nice profile and super squareness of muzzle.  For me a suspicion was his bite it did appear very slightly undershot.  Massive frame and with lovely boning and long, wellfurnished tail.
Very well shown and confident to handle.

3 CANNELLS MABALAKAT LOUIS WAIN 64 41w

AC KITTEN WITH WHITE FEMALE three top quality girls here!
1 CANNELLS SPIRRITZ TARTAN TREMBLER 64 22
I did like this girl, she had very lovely head and type with super strength to her type.  Well grown body with substantial frame and limbs.  Long tail that was nicely furnished.  Very vibrant colouring and super show presentation.

2 BARLETTAS COONTASTIC COPACOBANA 64 41ew
I really had to struggle with the placings of these two girls! I really liked this young lady too and it was honestly just down to the quality of her head in profile that I felt she was just slightly weaker on her chin at present and that was all I could find to separate them.  Another very promising lass with amazing patchwork patterning to her coat that was vibrant in colour and so well shown.

3 LISTERS COONARIA SANDPAPER KISSES 64 41w
I also liked this young lady and she was a worthy third in this hotly contested class.

AC NOVICE KITTEN MALE
1 ISADORYOU PINK FLOYD
2 SANDERSONS LIONMAINE DEXTER MORGAN 64 41as
Very pleasing young man who was extremely well grown and with substantial frame and build.  Pleasing head type with super width to length balance, high cheeks and expressive eyes that were well spaced and set.  For me he just had a slight bump to his nose in profile which spoilt the overall look for me.  Nicely presented and very good to handle.

3 LIONMAINE BRIGHT BRIGAND

AC NOVICE KITTEN FEMALE
1 CHADWICKS LIONMAINE MASAI MARA 64 41
Congratulations on winning best in show kitten, richly deserved – this kitten had it all for me with superior head type and balance.  Large well set high ears, Lovely wide cheeks with high cheek bones and nice length to her head.  Uniform width nose with shallow concave curve in profile.  Excellent square muzzle with super chin to balance.  Very well grown with long body and tail and well boned limbs.  Great clarity to her classic tabby pattern with lovely warm tones and so well presented.  Well done!

2 SHAWS MOONECIA PALOMA PICASSO 64 41ew
Young baby but with considerable quality and personality to match.  Great head and type with lovely large, well set ears.  Expressive large, slightly obliquely set eyes.  Shallow concave curve to nose and nice squareness of muzzle.  Long frame and tail very pleasing coat for texture and patterning and very well shown.

3 GARLANDS LUNARIS PORTOBELLO BELLE 64 41

AC LIMIT NEUTER
1 WILSONS CH ZYDECO ROBERT REDFURRED
2 GIBBONS DOADINE SAM CARNE 64 41f
I did not place this young man in my open neuter class, he was rather worried by everything and he needed more attention to his final presentation.

BEST TUFTED FEET
1 ELSONS GR PR COONFLAKES TEARS OF THE SUN 64 31t
2 BULLIVANTS PR DARKTOWER BENTTLEY 64 31t
3 WILSONS KARYNTAY ZINGARO 64 36

JOE BURY MEMORIAL CHARITY CLASS
1 JONES KADACOON MISTA T 64 44s
2 CALVERTS PURDYSTON TEXASROSE 64 41w

Top of page

Mrs V A Anderson

Many thanks to Daphne & David for the invitation to judge at this very friendly show.  I had a lovely day amongst the Maine Coons and I am very grateful to the exhibitors for giving me the opportunity to judge their lovely babies.  Thanks too to my husband Keith for stewarding, keeping me company and helping with the driving.

OPEN CLASSES

BROWN/BLUE TABBY WITH WHITE (14 WKS – 5 MTHS) KITTEN, MALE
1ST CANNELL’S MALBAKAT LOUIS WAIN (64 41w) M 23.02.09 Brown Tabby & White
A baby boy of 4 months of a reasonable size for his age.  An attractive kitten with white on his muzzle that emphasises the squareness.  Head medium in length with a well-placed nasal bridge but his head needs to broaden with age.  Square muzzle a little pinched at present but probably due to teething.  Uniform width to the nose & high cheek bones.  Shallow concave curve to the profile, deep chin and level bite.  Large tall ears with a wide base & tapering, set high but not very wide apart as limited by the breadth of his head as yet.  Lovely ear tufts & inner feathering.  Expressive eyes of lovely shape, full & round and spaced wide apart.  Rectangular  body that needs to fill out with strong limbs & large rounded feet but his tail could be a little longer for balance.  White on the limbs, underparts and chest.  Very much a kitten coat at present especially on the body where it appeared to be developing with dark colour at the roots and long rusty-coloured guard hairs.  Tabby pattern visible on the head with a tabby “M” on the forehead & his tail is ringed but the pattern on the body developing at present.  Easy to handle with a gentle nature, a promising baby.

BROWN/BLUE TABBY WITH WHITE (14 WKS – 5 MTHS) KITTEN, FEMALE
1ST CALVERT’S PURDYSTON TEXASROSE (64 41w) F 09.01.09 Brown Tabby & White
An extremely well-grown girl of 5 months of a lovely size for her age.  Head a little out of balance at present; good breadth to the head but her muzzle is a little short and could be squarer.  High cheek bones but her nose tapers a little.  Level bite and deep chin that rounds off at the tip.  Wide-set ears held high when she is alert, reasonably tall but they could be larger especially for her age.  Small tufts but lovely inner feathering.  Large eyes, full & round but the aperture & set could be more oblique though not helped as she was looking a little scared.  Long rectangular body with strong bone & substantial limbs.  Long tail but the tip is a little swollen.  Shorter coat on the body at present that emphasises the tabby pattern, longer fur on her tail.  White on the chest & feet and a small patch on her tummy.  Classic tabby pattern with black marking on an agouti base with some warmth to the ground colour.  Pencil lines on the face and tabby “M”.  Clear oyster markings on the flanks and the beginnings of a butterfly across the shoulders.  Shown in lovely condition and good coat quality.

BROWN/BLUE TABBY WITH WHITE (6 – 8 MTHS) KITTEN, MALE
1ST & BOB SYKES’S DARAQUIST CHUBBY BROWN (64 41w) M 17.11.08 Brown Tabby & White
A strong well-grown boy of 7 months.  Head of medium length and slightly longer than wide with good proportions.  Shallow concave curve to the profile plus a small nose bump.  Level bite & deep chin that rounds off very slightly at the tip.  High cheek bones & uniform width to the nose.  Large tall ears with a broad base & set wide apart though they could be a fraction higher and he holds them forwards at times.  Large eyes full & round in a slightly oblique aperture & set.  Well-grown rectangular body of a good weight for his size with strong limbs & large feet with tufted toes.  Long flowing tail.  Good length to the coat with the length increasing down the body & the beginnings of a ruff.  Silky texture to the coat.  Classic tabby pattern with black markings on an agouti base.  Good head and leg markings and ringed tail but a little solid down the lower back as yet.  White in all the required places.  A little grumbly when out but not a problem to handle.
2ND PASSEY’S CELTICOON CHARLIE BROWN (64 41w) M 30.10.08 Brown Tabby & White
A handsome young man of not quite 8 months with lots of presence.  Very well-grown with a strong muscular body.  Head of medium length though his muzzle is a fraction short and could be squarer.  Shallow concave curve to the profile and level bite but his chin could be deeper and it is slightly rounded at the tip.  Uniform width to the nose.  High cheek bones & fairly full cheeks.  Reasonably tall ears with a broad base, set high and quite wide apart.  Good shape and set to the eyes but they could be a little larger.  Lovely body shape, rectangular with a square rump.  Strong limbs to balance with large feet and tufted toes, long flowing tail.  Short coat on the head and shoulders that emphasises the tabby pattern but not his look.  Classic tabby pattern with a rich colour especially on his body and limbs but his tail is a little solid.  Black markings with 3 lines down his back, a butterfly across the shoulders and oysters on the flanks.  White on his chest, tummy and feet.  A gentle fellow shown in lovely condition and he shows himself very well.

BROWN/BLUE TABBY WITH WHITE (6 – 8 MTHS) KITTEN, FEMALE
1ST LISTER’S COONARIA SANDPAPER KISSES (64 41w) F 10.12.08 Brown Tabby & White
An elegant girl of 6 months with a long rectangular body but she needs to fill it out.  Broad head of medium length and slightly longer than wide but her muzzle could be squarer.  Uniform width to the nose.  Slight curve to the profile, level bite and deep chin that rounds off a touch at the tip.  Lovely tufts to her ears which make them look tall but they could be larger, reasonably broad base to the ears but they could taper a little more, some inner feathering.  Her eyes are a little deep set and could be larger, she had some litter in her left eye and consequently it was a little sore.  Good body shape with strong limbs and large feet with tufted toes.  Long flowing tail.  Silky coat, the length developing with the beginning of a ruff.  Warm overall colour the tabby pattern is a little diffuse on the body.  Good head markings, barred limbs and ringed tail.  White on her chest, tummy & feet and small spot on her nose
2ND BROOM’S MYNDMACOONS CRISSMISS EVE (65 41w) F 24.12.08 Brown Tabby & White
A slightly younger girl of 6 months with a lovely feel to her coat though she had lots of litter in it when we took her out!  Broad head of medium length & slightly longer than wide.  Uniform width to the nose & high cheek bones but her muzzle could be stronger.  Good profile with a shallow concave curve.  Level bite and deep chin but it rounds off at the tip a touch.  Lovely tall ears though exaggerated by large tufts, broad base to the ears and inner feathering.  It was difficult to see the set at she kept holding her ears down.  Round eyes in an oblique aperture & set but they are set a little deep and could be fuller.  Rectangular body with strong limbs and long flowing tail.  Dense silky coat with rich colour to the head and shoulders.  Black classic tabby markings but rather solid down her back.  White in all the required places.  A gentle girl but she was a little apprehensive and didn’t show to her advantage.

TORTIE-TABBY OR BLUE-CREAM TABBY +/- WHITE (14 – 21 WKS) KITTEN
1ST BARLETTA’S COONTASTIC MELIKAH (64 41ew) F 28.02.09 Tortie Tabby & White
A very attractive kitten with lovely rich colouring of black & red markings on a copper agouti base and a white spot on her nose in contrast.  A well-grown girl of a good size for her age of not quite 4 months.  Broad head of medium length, slightly longer than wide with good proportions.  Square muzzle, uniform width to the nose and high cheek bones.  Slight curve to the profile, good chin deep and firm and level bite.  Large tall ears with long tufts and inner feathering.  Quite large eyes of good shape & set and a lovely deep amber colour developing.  Rectangular body with strong limbs and large feet, reasonably long tail.  Coat developing with the beginnings of a ruff and her tail is quite well-furnished.  Tabby markings a little masked by the tortie colouration but good facial markings.   A sweet girl shown in lovely condition and a pleasure to judge.
2ND SHAW’S MOONENCIA PALOMA PICASSO (64 41ew) F 03.03.09 Tortie Tabby & White
A young girl of nearly 4 months with a good body shape but she is a little lean at present and needs to fill out & muscle up.  Head longer than wide with reasonable breadth.  Square muzzle, high cheek bones & uniform width to the nose.  Slight curve to the profile, deep chin that rounds off a touch at the tip & level bite.  Large ears set high & wide with a broad base, with tufts & long inner feathering.  Expressive eyes round & full in a slightly oblique aperture & set.  Rectangular body with strong limbs and large feet.  Long tail but the tail fur needs to develop, not very profuse as yet.  Still wearing her baby coat with lots of long guard hairs.  Rich overall colour on the body but tabby pattern rather diffuse as the coat is developing.  Good facial markings, red tabby “M” on her forehead and lovely colour to the ears of mingled tortie with a thumb print.  White on her feet, chest and tummy.  A sweet baby girl who was easy to handle.
3RD GREEN’S BEELZEECOON JEZEBEL (64 41ew) F 27.01.09 Tortie Tabby & White
An older kitten of 5 months, a very elegant girl with a sweet purry nature.  Head of medium length and longer than wide though it could do with a little more width.  Uniform width to the nose, high cheek bones and reasonably square muzzle though the white on her face doesn’t help.  Good profile & deep firm chin but unfortunately her bite is slightly undershot.  Large ears with a broad base, set high and quite wide apart.  Large expressive eyes, full & round and set wide apart.  Long rectangular body of a good weight for her size with long limbs & tail but I would prefer a little more strength to her limbs.  Short coat on the body, dense & a little woolly but long profuse fur to the tail.  Rich overall colour with a mixture of tortie colouration and classic tabby pattern with oysters visible on the flanks.  Well-marked limbs but little tortie colouration there.  White in all the required places.

TORTIE-TABBY OR BLUE-CREAM TABBY +/- WHITE (22 WKS – 5 MTHS) KITTEN
1ST HEWITT’S CHATTACOON DOLLY MIXTURE (64 31et) F 13.01.09 Tortie Tabby & White
An attractive girl of 5 months.  Broad head on medium length and slightly longer than wide with uniform width to the nose and a square muzzle.  Shallow concave curve to the profile & level bite.  Quite deep chin but it is rather rounded at the tip.  Large tall ears with a broad base & tapering, set high & wide with tufts and some inner feathering.  Large eyes in a slightly oblique aperture & set but they could be a little rounder.  Good shape to her rectangular body but she needs to fill it out and muscle up.  Substantial limbs with large feet and long tail with profuse fur.  Dense silky coat of a rich colour with black markings on a copper agouti base overlaid with shades of red & lovely colour to her tail.  Good head markings and barred limbs but rather a subtle tabby pattern on the body.  White on her feet, chest & tummy and an askew inverted “V” on her face.  Easy to handle and shown in lovely condition.
2ND LISTER’S COONARIA FLORENTINE (64 41ew) F 01.01.09 Tortie Tabby & White
A well-grown girl of nearly 6 months.  Head of medium length & slightly longer that wide with uniform width to the nose and a square muzzle.  Slight concave curve to the profile & deep chin but it could be stronger, level bite.  Large tall ears with a broad base and tapering to red tufts.  Large eyes full & round in a slightly oblique aperture and set.  Long rectangular body but it needs to fill out and muscle up.  Strong limbs with large feet and very long tail that is reasonably well-furnished.  Coat of a lovely rich overall colour but of a shorter length on the body at present and little ruff.  Lovely feel to the coat which is soft & dense.  Black tabby markings overlaid with shades of red, classic tabby pattern with oyster markings on the flanks.  Pencil markings on the cheeks and tabby “M”.  White on her chest, tummy and feet.  Shown in lovely condition and easy to handle.
3RD ALLEN’S EMPURRER MEMPHIS BELLE (64 41g) F 07.01.09 Blue Tortie Tabby
A large girl of a good overall size for her 5 months but a little lean & bony on the body at present, she needs to fill out and muscle up.  Head of medium length and longer than wide.  Full square muzzle though a little pinched behind but probably teething at this age.  Uniform width to the nose and high cheek bones.  Shallow concave curve to the profile but a small nose bump detracts.  Deep chin but it is rounded at the tip, level bite.  Large ears with broad base set wide apart but a fraction low, large tufts and long inner feathering.  Large expressive eyes of a greeny colour, full & round and set wide apart.  Long rectangular body with long limbs of good bone and large feet with tufted toes.  Long flowing tail.  Coat length developing, of a shorter length on the body at present.  Classic tabby pattern with blue markings on a beige agouti base overlaid with shades of cream but subtle pattern on the body and rather solid down the spine.  Well-marked limbs and ringed tail.  A gentle girl who was easy to handle.

TORTIE-TABBY OR BLUE-CREAM TABBY +/- WHITE (6 – 8 MTHS) KITTEN
1ST & BOB BARLETTA’S COONTASTIC COPACOBANA (64 41ew) F 12.11.08 Tortie Tabby & White
Stunning colouration to this well-grown girl of 7 months.  Broad head with good proportions, square muzzle and uniform width to the nose.  High cheek bones & fairly full cheeks.  Shallow concave curve to the profile, level bite & deep chin but it could be stronger as it rounds off at the tip.  Large ears set high & wide with a broad base and tapering, tufted tips and long inner feathering.  Large eyes, full & round in a slightly oblique aperture & set.  Long rectangular body with super boning.  Substantial limbs with large feet & tufted toes, long flowing tail with profuse fur.  Excellent preparation to her dense silky coat increasing in length down the body with beginnings of a ruff.  Very rich colouration of black & red contrasting with sparkling white but the classic tabby pattern is hard to see.  White on her chest, underparts & limbs.  Shown in excellent condition.  A very regal girl who shows herself so well & is a pleasure to judge.
2ND DUNN & EVANS’S ELMCOON WILDFIRE (64 41ew) F 08.12.08 Tortie Tabby & White
A well-grown girl of 6 months with attractive colouration.  Head longer than wide with a well-placed nasal bridge but could be a little broader.  Uniform width to the nose & square muzzle but it could be a little broader.  Shallow concave curve to the profile plus a small nose bump.  Good chin and level bite.  Tall ears with impressive tufts set high & wide apart.  Large eyes full & round in a slightly oblique aperture & set., the colour developing at present.  Long rectangular body that needs to fill out with strong limbs of good bone, large feet with tufted toes.  Quite long tail, flowing with profuse fur.  Coat developing & classic tabby pattern rather diffuse on the body.  Black markings on a copper agouti base overlaid with shades or red with white on the chest, tummy and feet.  Good head markings & barred limbs.  Shown in good condition and ok to handle but not keen on her neighbour. 
3RD LONGLEY’S LONCOON CARRIE (64 41e) F 23.12.08 Tortie Tabby
A 7 month old girl with reasonably strong bone, rectangular body but she could be heavier.  Head of medium length & longer than wide with a well-placed nasal bridge.  Square muzzle and almost uniform width to the nose.  Slight curve to the profile, deep chin that rounds off at the tip and level bite.  Large ears set high & wide with lovely tufts.  Good shape to the eyes but they could be a little larger.  Long body with limbs to balance but her tail could be a little longer though flowing with profuse fur.  Dense coat with a good classic tabby pattern overlain with shades of red and tortie extending through the coat but the overall colour could be richer.  Slight rings on the tail.  She too was a little grumbly when handled but not a problem.

MISCELLANEOUS CLASSES
AC JUNIOR ADULT
1ST SMITH’S COLORDALE HARLEY (64 41) M Brown Tabby
A young boy of 17 months with a strong powerful body & masculine look.  Broad head of medium length slightly longer than wide with a square muzzle and uniform width to the nose.  Shallow concave curve to the profile, bite messy but level and his chin could be deeper.  Large ears with small tufts set wide apart, difficult to get him to put his ears up and he was holding his left ear a little low.  It was also difficult to get him to open up his eyes; they are full & round but could be a little larger.  Strong rectangular body with substantial limbs to balance and large round feet with tufted toes.  Flowing tail but it could be a little longer for balance.  Well-prepared coat with a glossy topcoat, slight ruff at present.  Classic tabby pattern with black markings on a pale copper agouti base but the overall colour could be richer.  Good head markings & clear marking on the body with a butterfly across the shoulders & oyster markings on his flanks.  A gentle fellow shown in lovely condition, he was feeling a bit fed up in the heat when I reached him but who can blame him?
2ND MASKELL’S JEMAHAN MAGIKAL MERCURY (64 43fs) M Cream Silver Shaded
A strong powerful young boy of only 14 months, lovely boning but elegant too.  Broad masculine head of medium length and slightly longer than wide with an almost square muzzle.  High cheek bones & fairly full cheeks.  Shallow concave curve to the profile, level bite but his chin could be a little stronger.  Ears set high & wide apart, they could be larger but with good tufts.  Large eyes full & round with good depth of colour.  Rectangular body with substantial limbs to balance and long flowing tail with profuse fur.  Coat developing with the beginnings of a ruff, shorter length on the body though increasing in length down his back.  Silvery-white base coat with cream shading but it is a little patchy.  A gentle fellow who was easy to handle.
3RD SAVILLE’S ISHCUS MELISA (64 41ew) F Tortie Tabby & White

AC CHAMPION OR GRAND CHAMPION
1ST ASSINDER’S CH GEBUHRCOONS’ DREAM DATE (IMP) (64 41) F Brown Tabby
A strong, very well-grown girl of 2 years.  Broad balanced head of medium length & slightly longer than wide with a well-placed nasal bridge.  Uniform width to the nose & square muzzle.  Shallow concave curve to the profile plus a small nose bump, strong chin and level bite.  Large ears set high & wide with small tufts and some inner feathering.  Lovely expressive eyes, round & full in a slightly oblique aperture and set.  Heavy rectangular body with strong bone & substantial limbs to balance.  Large round feet with impressive toe tufts.  Long flowing tail with profuse fur.  Well-prepared coat with a glossy topcoat.  Clear classic pattern with black marking on a copper agouti base and rich colour down the back.  Good head markings, well-marked limbs and ringed tail.  Pale colour to the chin.  A gentle girl shown in lovely condition.
2ND EDWARDS’S OLTOMAINE DARKTOWER DJ (64 41dw) M Red Tabby & White
A young lad of 19 months but well-grown, strong & powerful of a lovely rich overall colour.  Broad masculine head of medium length & slightly longer than wide with a square muzzle and uniform width to the nose.  Shallow concave curve to the profile, very strong chin and level bite.  Large ears with a broad base & tapering with slight tufts but little inner feathering, set quite high and wide apart.  Large round eyes but they are set a little deep.  Rectangular body with very strong bone & substantial limbs to balance but his tail could be a little longer for balance but flowing with quite profuse fur.  Moulting heavily on the day & shorter length to the coat on the body and only a slight frontal ruff.  Classic tabby pattern with rich red tabby markings on a bright apricot agouti base, clear pattern with a butterfly & oysters on the body.  White on his chest, tummy and feet.  A gentle fellow though he was reluctant to come out of his pen to be judged.
3RD SYKES’S CH DARAQUIST BETTY BOOP (64 41esw) Tortie Silver Tabby & White

AC DEBUTANTE KITTEN, FEMALE – PART I
1ST BARLETTA’S COONTASTIC MELIKAH (64 41ew) F
2ND BENT’S RUMTUMTUGGER QLAUDIA (64 44gs) F Blue Tortie Silver Tabby & White
An attractive girl of 8 months with lovely colouration, a well-grown kitten but nearly adult.  Head of medium length and slightly longer than wide and almost square muzzle.  Shallow concave curve to the profile & level bite but her chin rounds off a little at the tip.  Large ears set high & quite wide apart with tufts & inner feathering.  Large expressive eyes, full & round in a slightly oblique aperture & set.  Rectangular body with limbs to balance, large feet with tufted toes and lovely long tail with profuse fur.  Silky coat with a lovely feel to the touch and nicely prepared.  Blue markings on a silvery-white base overlaid with shades of cream & mackerel tabby pattern on the body.  Well-presented and shown in lovely condition.
3RD HEWITT’S CHATTACOON DOLLY MIXTURE (64 31et) F

AC DEBUTANTE KITTEN, FEMALE – PART II
1ST CANNELL’S SPIRRITZ TARTAN TREMBLER (64 22) F Tortie & White
A very attractive girl of not quite 7 months, very well-grown & with a lovely coat with rich tortie colours.  Balanced head of medium length & slightly longer than wide with uniform width to the nose and a square muzzle.  Shallow concave curve to the profile, level bite and good chin.  Tall tufted ears set high & wide apart.  Eyes full & round & in a slightly oblique aperture & set but they could be a little larger.  Long rectangular body with long limbs of good bone & a lovely long flowing tail.  Beautifully-prepared coat with patches of black & shades of red and good colour to the roots.  White on the feet, chest and tummy.  A gentle girl shown in excellent condition and a pleasure to judge.
2ND DUNN & EVANS’S ELMCOON WILDFIRE (64 41ew) F
3RD SHAW’S MOONENCIA PALOMA PICASSO (64 41ew) F

PRETTIEST FEMALE
1ST COLE’S GR PR BEARDWOOD LILI SAVAGE (64 31ets) FN
2ND CARDEN’S SHEERCLASS MOONSHINE MISSY (64 41w) F
3RD ROBERT’S JEMAHAN CRYSTAL FIRESTAR (64 41ew) F

Top of page

Mrs E Culf

Ten years of Championship Shows, and ten years of absolute success culminating in this year’s spectacular entry, resulting in my invitation to help out, together with the bonus of some open classes, when Malcolm Brace sadly had to withdraw from the show, he certainly missed a treat!  I was also delighted to be asked to judge the Best Female Kitten and Best Male Adult for the best in show finale.  My kitten was Mrs Chadwick’s Lionmaine Masai Mara, a simply stunning young brown tabby girl with, I’m sure, a promising future ahead, whilst the adult was the incredibly charismatic Ch Ishcus James Bond, a truly striking looking black and white lad owned and bred by Mr & Mrs Barletta.  A wonderful atmosphere prevailed all day, thanks in no small measure to the Show Management Team of Daphne Butters and David Howe, with a merry band of helpers smiling throughout!  It was my pleasure to be involved again, thank you all, including the catering team for a delicious lunch.  Thanks also to my good friend, Ron Mlynek, who came along specially to steward today, he is one of the best handlers of exhibits I know, and always presents every cat expertly and confidently, they in turn respond accordingly, show themselves off with style and aplomb! 

CLASS 8          BROWN/BLUE TABBY (INC BICOLOUR) PREMIER FEMALE
GPC, HAYNES’ UK IMP GR PR DAIRYMAINE EMILY, 64 20, BROWN TABBY, 05.05.03 
An extremely stylish lady, gushingly beautiful, who I have had the pleasure of judging before, she just looks better and better!  Excellent length to breadth ratio for the head, high cheek bones, fairly full cheeks, excellent definition to the strong square muzzle, firm and deep chin.  Uniform width to nose with shallow concave curve to the profile, very pleasing symmetry.  Lovely tall and large ears, spaced apart and with good width between them.  Alert and expressive full round eyes.  Quite a heavy and well structured girl, with a long and muscular body, breadth to the chest and strong legs, large tufted paws and a flowing tail to balance well, all combining to create the desired rectangular appearance of the breed.  Beautifully prepared, as always, wearing a glossy top coat that shows well patterned brown tabby markings, lengthening down the back and flanks and showing frontal ruff and shaggy breeches.  She shows a small amount of white around her mouth.  She has such presence, commanding everyone’s attention and is a delight to handle. 
RGPC, BUNCE’S GR PR KEVERSTONE CHICORY, 64 31at, BLUE TABBY & WHITE, 11.02.07  
Another extremely attractive female, who was again groomed to absolute perfection, my thanks to both these exhibitors for their attention to detail, in what is after all a beauty contest!  Her head shape is just as the standard requires, being slightly longer than it is wide, she has high cheek bones and full cheeks.  Uniform width to nose with lovely shallow curve to the profile, nicely squared off muzzle.  Her ears are set well apart and are held tall when you have her full attention, but for absolute perfection I would like them to be slightly larger and she lacks tufts at the moment.  Super expression from full and round vivid green eyes that truly sparkle.  Excellent body size and structure, lovely muscular tones to the frame and substantial legs, large paws, tail could be a fraction longer ideally.  Her blue tabby markings are well defined on the head, with butterfly markings and oyster patches on the body, the glossy top coat covers the fairly thick undercoat, lengthening down the back and flanks and she has a white chin, bib, chest and paws.  A little tense whilst being handled today, and grumbled a touch to start with, but grew in confidence so we could admire her fully. 

CLASS 14         DILUTE SILVER TABBY SERIES ADULT
CC & BOB,BARLETTA’S UK & I GR CH COONTASTIC LUIGI, 64 31fts, CREAM SILVER TABBY & WHITE MALE, 23.05.04 
What a fabulous nature this entire male has!  He was so relaxed and happy, just adoring the attention and showing himself off to absolute perfection, standing regally on our trolley, then deciding to lay down and pose whilst I wrote about him.  In his prime at just over four years old, wonderful head size and proportions, tall and large ears spaced well apart and just tufted, high cheek bones and full cheeks, strong square muzzle and good depth to the chin, just a fraction wider would enhance his appearance even further.  Full, round green eyes are set slightly obliquely.  Excellent body size and weight, breadth to the chest and thick set limbs, his tail is a good length to balance well with the body.  Very pale creamy coat on a silver agouti ground colour, with chalk white tufted paws.  His coat was well presented, just a touch short at the moment, needing his undercoat and ruff to develop, and his tail fur could be a little more profuse! 

CLASS 43         AC ADULT FEMALE
1ST, HAYNES’ CH COONVIVIAL SCARLET RIBBONS, 64 31dt, RED TABBY & WHITE, 12.05.05
What a pretty name for a most attractive female.  I liked her head shape, being slightly longer than it is wide, with high cheek bones and fairly full cheeks.  Uniform width to nose, with shallow concave curve to the profile, square muzzle and reasonably firm chin, that has good breadth but could be a fraction deeper.  Full and round vibrant amber eyes are set slightly obliquely and spaced wide apart.  Good size girl, nice strong and muscular feel to the body and limbs, large tufted paws and a flowing tail to balance.  Well presented and well patterned flame red coat, with white markings and a delicate white patch on her nose, the pattern is slightly diffused along the back.  Alert and inquisitive female, showing herself well. 

2ND, SAVILLE’S ISHCUS MELISA, 64 41ew, TORTIE CLASSIC TABBY & WHITE, 01.03.08
Another pretty young lady, who was a little unhappy to be handled this morning, mumbling gently throughout her assessment.  Good head proportions already, albeit the breadth to the top of the head is developing slightly faster than her cheeks and muzzle, which looked a fraction narrow, though muzzle shows square contours, chin could be a fraction stronger.  Nicely placed ears, plenty of width between them.  Her eyes were full and round when she opened them fully, she just tended to squeeze them together while weighing us up, which gave a little too oriental a look at times.  Well grown female, excellent body size and structure, substantial legs and large round paws, long flowing tail.  Her well presented beautifully coloured coat was going through a seasonal moult, leaving plenty of fur on our table! 
3RD, DAVIDSON’S JULESCOON PHOEBE, 64 41w, BROWN CLASSIC TABBY & WHITE, 04.11.07

CLASS 58         AC KITTEN WITHOUT WHITE
1ST, CROOK’S BEARDWOOD THEO ROUSSEAU, 64 41, BROWN CLASSIC TABBY MALE, 28.02.09
A very striking looking young lad, just four months old and already displaying so much quality, and a rather impish and playful expression.  His head proportions are correct, being medium long and slightly less wide and he has high cheekbones, cheeks filling out well.  Lovely ears for size and set, spaced well apart.  Full, round eyes with vibrant deep copper colouring, set slightly obliquely.  Uniform width to nose with a profile that could be more curved, it is his one peccadillo in that the profile looks almost straight, good pencil line from nose leather to chin, square contours to muzzle that just needs to strengthen up as he develops.  Good body size and weight, firm and muscular tones to the body and limbs, big tufted feet and long tail.  His warm brown tabby markings are superb, easily the most stunning patterning I’ve seen (so far) today, clear and defined.  A very playful and happy lad. 
2ND, ELMCOON DARK KNIGHT, 64 15, BLACK MALE, 02.11.08
A handsome boy, wearing the most incredibly glossy jet black coat, as shiny as a soldier’s toe caps on parade!  Good head shape, medium in length and slightly less wide, high cheek bones and cheeks filling out.  Well placed large ears, good width at the base and tapering to appear pointed, with long tufts and good furnishings.  Uniform width to nose with shallow concave curve to the profile, firm and deep chin, square muzzle.  His eyes are pale green in colour, spaced fairly well apart but could ideally be larger.  Lovely body size and weight, solid and muscular frame with proportionate limbs and large tufted paws, lovely flowing tail for one so young.  Well presented coat, still growing with undercoat to thicken up some more and ruff and breeches still to develop.
3RD, 64 41e, LONGLEY’S LONCOON CARRIE, TORTIE CLASSIC TABBY FEMALE, 23.12.08

CLASS 61         AC KITTEN FEMALE (14 WKS – 5 MONTHS INC)
What a bevvie of beauties to admire in these next two classes, I believe the breed has a great future ahead with these compellingly gorgeous young ladies!
1ST, BARLETTA’S COONTASTIC MELIKAH, 64 41ew, TORTIE CLASSIC TABBY & WHITE, 28.02.09
Wow!  This young lady has to be my favourite exhibit, let alone kitten, of the day, and definitely one to watch for the future.  I thought she looked simply stunning, and I would have loved to take her home with me, though her very proud owner and my Birmans would surely have had something to say about that!  Just four months old, and oozing star quality, she simply sparkled.  Lovely head shape, her ears are well positioned and good size, her profile is gorgeous, she has a square muzzle, good firm chin.  Her expressive eyes are full and round, set slightly obliquely and a vibrant coppery colour.  Well grown girl, lovely balance and substance to body and limbs, and excellent length to tail.  Her coat was a sumptuous kaleidoscope of colours, with various shades of red overlaying the black markings that are on a warm copper agouti ground colour, spectacular, and she has a small splash of colour on her nose to enhance her facial look.  Beautifully presented girl, very promising and I shall be interested to watch her progress on the catwalk, she is a beauty, with no doubt a mountain of accolades coming her way! 
2ND, HEWITT’S CHATTACOON DOLLY MIXTURE, 64 31et, TORTIE TABBY & WHITE, 13.01.09
Another very attractive female, also looking every inch a star in the making.  Very pleasing Maine Coon look, her head proportions are excellent, the length to breadth ratio is just right, she has high cheek bones, cheeks filling out well.  Full, round amber eyes are set slightly obliquely, alert expression.  Tall, large ears with good space between, tufted and well furnished.  Uniform width to nose with shallow concave curve, enhanced by her strong white blaze running down the nose, excellent square contours to muzzle, firm chin and level bite.  Well proportioned young lady of good body length and weight, large paws with wispy tufts, long tail to balance well.  Her coat was a strong mix of tortie tabby colours, with pristine white markings, just needing a little more attention to her underparts, though by the time we judged her the hall was getting warmer than ever, so it was not surprising that she was beginning to feel a little less comfortable than I’m sure she started the day!  Wonderful nature. 
3RD, HARDWICK’S RUTTERKIN SKYBLUE-PINK, 64 22a, BLUE TORTIE & WHITE, 17.01.09

CLASS 62         AC KITTEN FEMALE (6 MONTHS – 8 MONTHS INC)
Another super class of very promising looking females, delighted the show management team allowed me an extra place, though four first places would have been even better – and justifable! 
1ST, BROOM’S MYNDMACOONS CRISSMISS EVE, 64 41w, BROWN CLASSIC TABBY & WHITE, 24.12.08
I did like the overall look and balance of this very attractive female, what a Christmas present she turned into for her breeder!  Exceedingly well grown girl, with lovely length to breadth ratio to the head, super ear size and set with good width at the base, tufted and well furnished.  Uniform width to nose with lovely shallow curve to the profile, strong square muzzle and deep and broad chin.  Her obliquely set eyes are full and round, but she did give off rather an air of indifference, despite three judges trying to attract her attention to make her look up proudly at me, she must have thought we were a very strange sight waving our teasers in unison!  Lovely solid structure, good body length and breadth to chest, substantial limbs and large tufted paws, flowing tail to balance.  Well presented coat, glossy on top with undercoat developing, slightly diffused brown tabby patterning to back with a wide solid black spine line. 
2ND, CANNELL’S SPIRRITZ TARTAN TREMBLER, 64 22, TORTIE & WHITE, 30.11.08
Very attractive girl, her whole demeanour says “I’m a Maine Coon, ready to go hunting”.  Excellent head shape, medium long and slightly less wide, super ears for size and set, well tufted and well spaced.  Uniform width to nose with shallow concave curve to the profile, pencil straight line to strong square muzzle and good chin, level bite.  Lovely expressive full and round eyes, slightly two tone amber/green colour at the moment.  I really liked her expression, she looks so alert and friendly.  Very pleasing body size and weight, long and showing breadth to the chest already, substantial limbs and tufted paws, long flowing tail looks fabulous.  Sparkling coat condition, presented to the last hair, with pristine white feet, nicely patterned with attractive facial markings with a central blaze to enhance her appearance. 
3RD, BARLETTA’S COONTASTIC COPACOBANA, 64 41ew,  TORTIE CLASSIC TABBY & WHITE, 12.11.08
EXTRA 3RD, LISTER’S COONARIA SANDPAPER KISSES, 64 41w, BROWN CLASSIC TABBY & WHITE, 10.12.08

CLASS 74a       AC NEUTER WITHOUT WHITE
1ST, GR CH & PR COONARIA SHAMWARI, 64 41, BROWN CLASSIC TABBY MALE, 28.04.07
I’ve judged this handsome lad before, he really is maturing into a fine example of the breed.  He is so relaxed and looks so regal and poised.  Fabulous head shape, full and round vivid green eyes, excellent ears for size and set, strong square contours to the muzzle, firm chin, just a hint of a bump to the nose near the tip.  He has a thick and fairly long neck leading to a long and strong body, with substantial limbs and huge round tufted paws, and a long flowing tail; all combining to create the wonderful rectangular appearance of the breed.  His glossy and lavish top coat has been expertly prepared, very nice definition to the classic tabby patterning, the warm copper agouti ground has strong black markings on top, the coat lengthens down the back and flanks and he has a ruff to frame the head, full breeches.  A true gentleman and a worthy winner. 
2ND, TAYLOR’S SHIMERCOON STAIRWAYTHEVEN, 64 41, BROWN CLASSIC TABBY MALE, 08.07.08
A younger boy than my winner, still with plenty of time on his side.  Very good head shape, being medium in length and slightly less wide, high cheek bones and cheeks filling out well, uniform width to nose with shallow concave curve to the profile, square muzzle and strong chin, that shows a touch of white.  Expressive, smouldering look from full and round eyes, set slightly obliquely.  His ears are well spaced apart, with good width at the base and could be a fraction larger for perfection, though once we had his undivided attention, they looked taller.  Well grown young man, excellent body size and weight, well proportioned and toned, with thick set limbs, large tufted paws and a flowing tail.  Well presented for the show, his undercoat is covered by a thick glossy top coat, with good pattern definition.  Nice to handle. 
3RD, MAYNARD’S PR DOTCOM LEONARDO, 64 20, BROWN TABBY MALE, 06.05.06

CLASS 74b       AC NEUTER WITHOUT WHITE
1ST, FEARNLEY’S COONARIA FIRESTORM, 64 41d, RED CLASSIC TABBY MALE, 25.01.08
I’ve judged this lovely lad before, and he continues to look very stylish and regal.  He has excellent head proportions, high cheek bones and full cheeks.  Uniform width to nose with lovely shallow concave curve to the profile, just a slight hint of a nose bump.  Lovely strength to muzzle and chin, small amount of white around his mouth.  His large ears are spaced well apart, tall and well positioned, with tufts and furnishings.  Full round amber ayes are set apart and obliquely, super expression.  Excellent body length and weight, standing proudly on strong thick set limbs, large tufted paws and a wonderful flowing tail to balance.  Beautiful condition to his vibrant flame red coat, that is exquisitely patterned, with a defined butterfly marking across the shoulders, solid spine line, stripes on the sides and oyster patches on the flanks, leg barrings and strong tabby facial markings complete the picture.  Very relaxed boy, a pleasure to judge again. 

2ND, TAYLOR’S KADACOON FYTCHEY BEAR, 64 15, BLACK, 05.01.08
A striking looking lad.  Lovely medium length to head, breadth is slightly less, high cheek bones and cheeks filling out well.  Large, tall ears are set well apart and are well tufted, that did look better once we had his full attention, before that he tended to hold them down slightly making them look smaller than the ideal.  He has a shallow curve to the profile, strong square muzzle and good depth and breadth to the chin.  Full and round expressive eyes, set slightly obliquely, a pale green/amber tone to the colour.  Well grown and well proportioned, muscular and solid frame, standing on substantial limbs, large tufted paws and a long flowing tail to balance.  Well presented glossy black coat, with undercoat developing.  Not in the best frame of mind, just a touch “hot and bothered”, but who can blame him on this hot afternoon!  
3RD, 64 41, TAYLOR’S SHIMERCOON KASHMIR, 64 41, BROWN CLASSIC TABBY FEMALE, 08.07.08

CLASS 81a       AC JUNIOR NEUTER
1ST, WILKINSON’S COONTASTIC EDUARDO, 64 41sw, SILVER CLASSIC TABBY & WHITE MALE, 29.04.08
A wonderful looking lad, hard to believe he is so young, just over a year old but already looking quite mature and extremely well grown.  Excellent head shape, the length to breadth ratio is just right, he has high cheek bones and full cheeks.  Lovely large well positioned ears, with tufts and furnishings.  Expressive vivid full and round green eyes are set slightly obliquely and apart.  Shallow concave curve to the profile, nice pencil straight line from nose leather to deep firm chin, excellent square muzzle.  Well grown and well proportioned, his body is long and strong, with a muscular feel to the neck and chest, substantial limbs and huge round paws with tufts, long flowing tail to complete the picture.  His classic silver tabby coat is well prepared, with black markings overlaying the silver ground colour, undercoat is thick and he has a ruff and breeches, just showing some slight tarnishing.  Really promising young lad, delightful to handle.
2ND, FEARNLEY’S COONARIA FIRESTORM, SEE CLASS 74b
3RD,  GAY’S JULESCOON WHACKER, 64 41aw, BLUE CLASSIC TABBY & WHITE MALE, 05.08.08

CLASS 81b       AC JUNIOR NEUTER
1ST, GIBBONS’ DOADINE SAM CARNE, 64 41f, CREAM CLASSIC TABBY MALE, 23.09.07
A relaxed boy, with a lovely expression from piercing green eyes.  Good head proportions, being medium long and slightly less wide, high cheek bones and full cheeks.  His ears are large and fairly well positioned, just a fraction low and he was tending to hold them down slightly when he came out of his pen, much better when he relaxed.  Shallow concave curve to the profile, square muzzle and reasonably firm chin.  Very good body weight and structure, well toned and muscular, with substantial limbs and large tufted paws, flowing long tail to balance.  His cream tabby coat is seasonally short, needing his undercoat to develop to enhance his appearance, and he needs his ruff to come through.
2ND, COXALL’S PURDYSTON TOBIAS, 64 31s, BLACK SMOKE & WHITE MALE, 02.11.07
What a striking and almost wild look this boy has!  His eyes are a vivid amber colour, full and round shape and set slightly obliquely and they really stand out against the black colouring of his face.  Good head proportions, being slightly less wide than long, very nicely balanced look to the head and ears, shallow concave curve to the profile, strong square muzzle.  Excellent body size and structure, long and weighty feel, proportionate limbs and flowing tail.  His black smoke coat looked a little unkempt this afternoon, it is fairly long and dense with the silvery white undercoat making more of an appearance than it should, particularly around the head and shoulders. 
3RD, WILSON’S KARYNTAY ZINGARO, 64 36, BLACK SMOKE, 11.07.07

Top of page

Mrs J Higgins

A lovely show. Aalthough the hall had a glass roof, we had large fans which did cool it down. The up side is the very clear natural light. Grateful thanks to Jenny Bauerfeind for her usual great stewarding. Jenny will be with me again next week, a very happy thought!

IMPERIAL GRAND PREMIER FEMALE
A very good class of excellent females.
RABEY'S SUPREME UK AND IMP GR PR DAIRYMAINE SARNIA CHERIE Tortie Tabby. Very good head shape, tall ears with tufts, large and well set. Full round green eyes, high cheeks. Nose has shallow curve. Square muzzle, firm chin, well balanced head. Full coat with glossy surface, thick undercoat, has classic pattern. The base is a rich copper with bright red overlay. Very well groomed. Body good length, firm and muscular, chest broad, substantial legs, large round paws with tufts. Long flowing tail. Excellent condition with a relaxed friendly temperament.
RES HAYNES' SUP UK & IMP GR PR DAIRYMAINE EMILY
Brown tabby. Another super cat. Head shape very good, large tall tufted ears, full round eye, copper colour. Nose has shallow curve, high cheeks, square muzzle, firm chin. Full coat with glossy surface, classic tabby pattern with a very rich copper brown base. Body solidly built, good length, muscular with broad chest, legs substantial, large round paws with tufts, long flowing tail. Very well groomed in excellent condition, a very relaxed gentle temperament. Very close these two.

AC GRAND CHAMPION MALE
GR CH ATKINSON'S UK AND IMP GR CH VELVET JEWELS CULLINAN
Brown Tabby and White. Very good head type and shape. Large tall tufted ears, round full green eyes, high cheeks, nose has shallow curve, square muzzle, firm chin. A strong masculine head. Full coat with glossy surface, classic pattern with a rich copper brown base colour. A strong solid muscular body of good length. Broad chest, firm substantial legs. Large round paws with tufts, long flowing coat, just a small amount of white. In excellent condition, very relaxed male.
RESERVE BARLETTA'S CH ISHCUS JAMES BOND
Black and white. Good head shape, large and tall tufted ears, round full green eyes, nose has shallow curve, square muzzle, firm chin. Very full coat, glossy surface, black colour to roots. The white is on chest and paws and also a white line running under the nose. Body large boned, strong muscular and firm chest, broad, very substantial legs, large round tufted paws. Long flowing tail, well groomed. Excellent condition. A quiet temperament.

RED TABBY SERIES, WITHOUT WHITE (INC TORTIE/BLUE CREAM) TABBY MALE
1 & CC PAYNE'S DRAGONMAINE STRONG FLAME
Red Tabby. Head shape good with tall ears, have tufts, high cheeks, full round eyes a rich copper colour. Nose has shallow curve, square muzzle, firm chin. Coat has good undercoat, surface glossy, just a trifle short in length at present. A very red classic pattern on lighter base. Body still growing, has good length with muscle. A young male, has strong bones, firm muscular legs, round paws. Long flowing tail. Excellent condition. Has a super friendly temperament.

RED TABBY SERIES WITHOUT WHITE (INC TORTIE/BLUE CREAM) TABBY FEMALE
1ST CC BULLIVANT'S BARANCHRI AUTUMN RUGARA
Tortie Tabby. Good head shape, tall ears with tufts. Good cheeks, round full eyes, green colour, muzzle square, firm chin. A very young female, has a balanced head, full coat, with glossy surface, classic pattern, with a warm copper toned base. Bright red overlay. Body good length, good bone structure. Only 9 months, well built for age. Firm muscular legs, large round paws. Long flowing tail. In excellent condition with a very friendly sweet temperament.
2ND PAYNE'S DRAGONMAINE BATTLEHEART
Tortie Tabby. Head not quite as balanced, short and runs narrow under eyes. Ears tall with tufts. Eyes round and full, hazel colour. Nose has shallow curve, muzzle quite square, chin firm. Full coat with glossy surface, classic pattern with rich base colour. Red overlay. Body good length, well grown, still growing just 13 months. Firm muscular legs, large round paws. Tail fairly long well furnished. Excellent condition. A very friendly temperament.
BOB DUNN AND EVANS' CH ELMCOON AUTUMN SPICE
Tortie Tabby.

AC ADULT MALE
1ST ATKINSON'S UK & IMP GR CH VELVETJEWELS CULLINAN
2ND BARLETTA'S CH ISHCUS JAMES BOND
3RD DRAGONMAINE STRONG-FLAME

AC MAIDEN ADULT
1ST EDWARDS' DARK TOWER INDIGO
Blue. Good head shape, tall tufted ears, round full green eyes, high cheeks. Nose has shallow curve, square muzzle, firm chin. Full coat with glossy surface, a medium blue colour, well groomed. Body has large bones well built for age. Has good muscle, substantial legs, large round paws with tufts. Long flowing tail, excellent condition. Has a lovely friendly gentle temperament.
2ND ATKINSON'S KATMEA FELICITY CHIJWELL
Black. Well shaped head. Tall ears with tufts, round full bright copper eyes. Nose has shallow curve. Square muzzle, firm chin. Full coat with glossy surface, the black colour sound to the roots. Body well grown for age. Firm and muscular. Well built young female. Firm substantial legs, large round paws. Long flowing tail. Excellent condition. A gentle friendly temperament.
3RD BULLIVANT'S BARANCHRI AUTUMN FUGARA

AC BREEDERS KITTEN MALE
1ST CANNELL'S MABALAKAT LOUIS WAIN
Tabby and white. Has a very well shaped head, large tall ears with tufts, round full copper eyes. Shallow curve to nose, square muzzle, firm chin. Coat full, has tabby on head, body and tail, white on nose, muzzle, chest, collar, underbody and legs. Well grown body, firm legs, round paws, long tail. Excellent condition, very relaxed, alert and friendly. Has lots of charm!
2ND BARLETTA'S COONTASTIC TANGERINE DREAM
Red tabby and white. Head shape good, tall ears with tufts, full rounded eyes, the colour changing to copper. Shallow nose curve, square muzzle, firm chin. Full coat with a bright rich red classic pattern. White on muzzle, chest, underbody and legs. Body well grown, plump and firm. Strong legs, round paws. Long full tail. In excellent condition with a very friendly happy temperament.
3RD CROOK'S BEARDWOOD THEO ROUSSEAU
Brown Tabby.

AC NON BREEDERS NEUTER MALE
1ST ALLEN'S GR PR DOTCOM SAMSON
Brown Tabby and White. Head type and shape very good. Large tall ears, round full green eyes, high cheeks. Nose has shallow curve, square muzzle, firm chin. Coat full with glossy surface, has a chestnut brown base colour with classic pattern. A large solid muscular body, long and firm, broad chest. Substantial legs, large round paws with tufts, sparkling white feet and under chin. Excellent condition. Very relaxed sweet friendly in temperament.
2ND BURGESS' GR CH & PR COONARIA SHAMWARI
Brown Tabby. Good head shape with large tall ears with tufts. Full round green eyes, high cheeks. Nose has shallow curve, square muzzle, firm chin. Full coat with glossy surface, classic pattern, the base a rich warm brown. A very large solid strong body, good length, well muscled. Substantial legs, broad chest, large round paws with tufts. Long flowing tail. Excellent condition. Very relaxed friendly temperament.
3RD GAY'S JULESCOON WHACKER
Blue Tabby and White

AC NON BREEDERS NEUTER MALE
1ST WILKINSON'S COONTASTIC EDUARDO
Silver Tabby and White. Head shape good, large tall ears with tufts, round full eyes, green colour. High cheeks, nose has shallow curve, firm chin. Full coat has glossy surface, medium silver base colour with classic pattern, e white on muzzle, chin, chest and feet. Body long, well built, firm and muscular, broad chest, substantial legs, round paws. Long flowing tail. Excellent condition, a very sweet friendly temperament.
2ND LAKE'S JAMAHAN TEQUILA BREEZ
Red silver shaded. Good head, large tall ears have tufts. Full round eyes a shade between yellow-light green. Nose has shallow curve, square muzzle, firm chin. Full coat, glossy surface, light red shading over silvery base. Body has large bones, firm and muscular, long with broad chest. Substantial legs, large round paws. Long flowing tail. Excellent condition with a super gentle happy temperament.
3RD HANSON'S PR FINIKA PRINCE CASPIAN
Brown Tabby and White.

AC ARISTOCRAT NEUTER
1ST HUNTER'S MAJANCO IORINGEL
Blue Tabby and White. Head shape good with large tall tufted ears. Full round green eyes, high cheeks. Nose has shallow curve, square muzzle, firm chin. Coat full with glossy surface. Tabby pattern medium blue on a lighter beige base, the white on chest and feet. Body long, firm and muscular. A well built young neuter with broad chest, substantial legs, round paws. Long flowing tail. In excellent condition and has a super friendly temperament.
2ND STANTON'S COCOON RUSTIBLUE OF THE ROVERS
Brown Tabby. Good head with large tall ears, have tufts. Full round green eyes. Nose has shallow curve, square muzzle, firm chin. Full coat with glossy surface, classic pattern on a warm coppery base. Body large, very firm and solid, long and muscular with broad chest. Substantial legs, large round paws. Long flowing tail. Excellent condition. A gentle friendly temperament.
3RD WILKINSON'S COONTASTIC EDUARDO

Top of page

Mrs A Jones

It was a pleasure to be able to judge in the non-pedigree section at the club show.   Thanks to my good friend Laura Whitmarsh for stewarding for me.

Black, White or Black & white SH Male

1st – Miss A Biles, Juke, 9 months – a very handsome young man, with gorgeous black fur and yellowy-green eyes.   Beautifully groomed, displaying a really sleek and shiny coat, soft to the touch.    Substantial and weighty with good muscle tone.    A very alert boy interested in everything going on around him.  Shown in excellent condition.      He was later awarded BIS so many congratulations to his owner

Cat or Kitten with the longest Tail

1st – Mrs Daunt-Jones, Charmer
2nd - Miss A Biles, Juke
Not much to choose between the two, but on checking a couple of times, Charmer had it by a whisker!

Any Junior Cat

1st – Mrs Daunt-Jones, Charmer – a pretty brown tabby and white young lady.  Nice mackerel markings, with white to all four paws and legs.  Lovely gentle expression, and a she really enjoyed her cuddle.  Long bushy tail.  She could have had slightly more show preparation.

AC Short Hair Cat or Kitten

1st – Miss A Biles, Juke, 9 months

Top of page

Mrs M Kalal

A very happy show with a friendly atmosphere and I thoroughly enjoyed myself with some lovely cats and kittens to judge; many thanks to Daphne Butters, David Howe and the Club for the kind invitation and warm hospitality and many thanks also to Stephen Bunce for kindly stewarding for me on a busy but happy day; Stephen handled the cats gently and firmly and showed them to their advantage and was very good company and I look forward to the next time.
BROWN/BLUE TABBY (inc. BI-COLOUR) PREMIER MALE:
1 and GR PR to FLEMING GR PR COONTASTIC DANCING BRAVE (64.31t) 27.10.05. A handsome cat most beautifully prepared, he sparkled, showing a warm brown tabby pattern patched with pristine white; long heavy body, strong legs with large tufted paws and long profuse tail; ears large, tufted, furnished and high set, balanced head, muzzle could be broader for perfection, firm chin and level bite; eyes large, oblique set and green colour, dark rimmed. Excellent coat double and with a full ruff and breeches, brown tabby pattern patched with a white chin, bib, under-parts and legs; excellent condition and presentation.
RESERVE to ALLEN GR PR DOTCOM SAMPSON (64.31t) 30.1.05. Another big strong cat with a charming temperament, long firm well muscled body, legs and large tufted paws in proportion, tail long and profuse; ears large, well tufted, furnished and high set, medium length head, slight curve to profile, high cheeks, good broad muzzle, firm chin and level bite; eyes large, oblique set and hazel colour, dark rimmed. Coat double and silky with a full ruff and breeches, warm brown classic tabby pattern patched with pristine white on his chin, bib, under-parts and all four feet; excellent condition and beautifully presented.
BROWN/BLUE TABBY WITH WHITE ADULT MALE:
ATKINSON UK & GR CH VELVET JEWELS CULLINAN (64.31t) 17.12.3. A big strong cat showing excellent weight and boning, I had him for BOB only which I awarded to the very pretty female, but I did admire him so much and later on gave him first prize in the 'Squarest Muzzle' class, which he certainly had. Long firm well muscled body, legs and large tufted paws in proportion, tail long and quite profuse; ears large, tufted furnished and well set, head of medium length with a slight curve and small bump to profile, broad muzzle, firm chin and level bite. Coat silky and double with a very good ruff and breeches, clear classic tabby pattern patched with white with a small patch on his nose, white chin, shirtfront, under-parts and on all four legs; excellent condition and presentation.
BROWN/BLUE TABBY WITH WHITE ADULT FEMALE:
1 CC and BOB to WHITMARSH MABALAKAT HELPME RHONDDA (64.41w) 29.6.08. A beautiful female, beautifully prepared who just sparkled; large tufted ears of excellent high set, balanced head, curve to broad nose, good broad muzzle, firm chin and level bite; eyes large, well set and hazel colour, dark rimmed. Silky coat, double and with a full ruff and breeches, showing a warm brown classic tabby pattern patched with brilliant white, balanced inverted V on her face, white bib, under-parts and all four white feet; excellent condition and most beautifully presented.
2 to DAVIDSON JULESCOON PHOEBE (64.41w) 4.11.07. A very pretty female also of very good type and balance; long firm well muscled body, strong legs with large tufted paws and long profuse tail; large ears tufted, furnished and of excellent high set, balanced head with a curve to profile, good broad muzzle, firm chin and level bite; eyes large, oblique set dark rimmed and hazel colour with an excellent expression. Silky coat, beautifully prepared and showing classic tabby patched with brilliant white on chin, bib and all four feet; excellent condition and presentation.
3 to CHAMBERS HUGMETIGHT PEEKABOO (64.41w) 6.8.08. A very pretty young female of good type and balance with a long firm body, legs and tufted paws in proportion, tail tapered, balanced and profuse; ears large, tufted and high set, balanced head with a curve to profile, muzzle quite broad, firm chin and level bite; eyes large, oblique set, and vivid green colour, dark rimmed. Coat silky and well developed for her age with a rich warm brown classic tabby pattern, white chin, bib and feet; excellent condition and well presented.
4 to CARDEN SHEERCLASS MOONSHINE MISSY (64.41w) 12.9.08.
AOC WITHOUT WHITE ADULT, MALE:
1 CC and BOB to EDWARDS DARKTOWER INDIGO (64.16) 25.6.08. An impressive male with an excellent temperament; strong and well boned with a long well muscled body, strong legs and large tufted paws and long profuse tail; large ears tufted, furnished and well set, balanced head longer than wide with full cheeks, a broad muzzle, firm chin and level bite; eyes oblique set and green colour with an excellent expression. Coat well developed and double with a full ruff and breeches, dark blue colour; excellent condition and beautifully presented.
2 to MASKELL JEMAHAN MAGICAL MERCURY (64.43fs) 10.04.08. A young male developing well with a long firm well muscled body, long legs with large tufted paws and long plumy tail; ears quite large, tufted, furnished and well set, head longer than wide with a curve to profile, muzzle quite broad, good chin and level bite; eyes large, oblique set and hazel colour. Silky coat developing well with a good ruff and breeches, soft cream silver shaded pattern, some knots in his under-parts at present which spoilt his presentation.
3 to LETTLEY SUVICOON SUNSET DANCER (64.43ds) 7.5.08. A young male still developing and a little immature; firm body, long legs with tufted paws and long plumy tail; ears large, tufted, furnished and rather wide set, medium length head, muzzle a little narrow but has good depth, good chin and level bite. Coat developing well but ruff a little short at present, soft texture and showing a red silver shaded pattern, well presented.
4 to JOINER DK COZYCOONS LAST BOY SCOUT (64.14b) 9.12.07.
AOC WITHOUT WHITE ADULT, FEMALE:
CC not awarded.
1 to SWINBURN WISCASSET RUBY TUESDAY (64.15d) 19.6.08. A sweet natured female with a long firm body, legs and tufted paws in proportion, tail long tapered and fairly profuse; ears large, tufted and well set, head a little short and muzzle rather rounded and lacking width, good chin and level bite; eyes oblique set and amber colour. Coat silky and developing but lacking ruff at present, red colour showing some tabby pattern over her body; excellent condition and well presented.
2 to ATKINSON KATMEA FELICITY CHIJWELL (64.15) 10.07.08. Another young female with a firm lithe body, legs and tufted paws in proportion, tail long tapered and profuse; ears large, tufted but slightly wide set, head a little short, muzzle rounded, good chin but bite a little overshot; eyes oblique set and green colour. Coat silky and dense black with a very good ruff and breeches; excellent condition and well presented.
SILVER TABBY SERIES WITHOUT WHITE NEUTER FEMALE:
BOB to RICHARDSON/HARLING PR JACKSONTAILS TITCHITOT (64.18e) 5.5.06. A mature female with a firm well muscled body, strong legs with tufted paws and long tapered and plume-like tail to balance; large ears tufted, furnished and of excellent high set, head slightly longer than wide with a concave curve to profile, good broad muzzle, firm chin, bite meets; oblique set eyes, dark rimmed and hazel colour. Silky coat developing well with a very good ruff and breeches, not a lot of silver showing in her base-coat on her head and shoulders, well patched in black and shades of red; excellent condition and well presented.
AC LIMIT ADULT:
1 to SMITH COLORDALE HARLEY (64.41) 13.9.07. A big solid male with a handsome face and lovely expression; long firm well muscled body, strong legs with tufted paws and long profuse tail; large ears tufted, furnished and well set, balanced head, longer than wide, curve to profile, full cheeks, broad muzzle, firm chin and level bite; eyes large, oblique set and hazel colour, dark rimmed. Coat silky and well developed with a full ruff and breeches showing a classic tabby pattern; excellent condition and well presented.
AC KITTEN MALE (A)(6 - 8 months inc.):
1 to DAVIDSON LIONMAINE BEARFACE BRIAN (64.41sw) 28.10.08. An impressive young cat of very good type and balance with a long firm well muscled body, strong legs with large tufted paws and long profuse tail; large ears tufted, furnished and of excellent high set, balanced head with a good broad muzzle, firm chin and level bite; eyes large, oblique set and golden colour. Excellent silky coat, double and full in the ruff and breeches, black silver tabby with definite patches of dark cream and pristine white; excellent condition and beautifully presented.
2 to PASSEY CELTICOON CHARLIE BROWN (64.41w) 30.11.08. Another big strong male with a long firm body, strong legs with large tufted paws and long profuse tail; large ears, tufted, furnished and high set, balanced head longer than wide, curve to profile, full cheeks, good broad muzzle, firm chin and level bite; eyes large, oblique set and hazel colour, dark rimmed. Silky coat developing well, brown classic tabby pattern with a white chin, bib, under-parts and feet; excellent condition and well presented.
3 to SANDERSON LIONMAINE DEXTER MORGAN (64.41as) 28.10.08.
AC KITTEN MALE (B)(6 - 8 months inc.)
1 to RABEY COONTASTIC ROCKY MARCIANO (64.41dw) 12.11.08. A big strong male with a firm muscular body, long legs with large tufted paws and long profuse tail; ears large, tufted, furnished and well set, balanced head, broad muzzle, firm chin and level bite; eyes could be larger for perfection but oblique set and golden colour with an excellent expression. Silky coat, well developed and beautifully presented, ruff developing, full breeches, excellent rich red colouring patched with pristine white; excellent condition and presentation.
2 to TURNER CAROLMAINE GENERAL LEE (64.41dw) 18.11.08. A young male with a firm body, legs and tufted paws in proportion, tail balanced and profuse; large tufted ears, head a little short, concave curve to profile, broad muzzle, good chin and level bite; eyes golden colour and also could be larger for perfection. Silky coat, red patched with white, lacking ruff at present; excellent condition and well presented.
3 to ATKINSON KATMEA BASIL (64.31s) 5.12.08.
AC SENIOR NEUTER (A):
1 to BUNCE IGR PR COONTASTIC THEMINSTREL (64.31t) 27.10.05. A handsome cat with a charming temperament; firm well muscled body, strong legs with large tufted paws and long profuse tail; large ears, tufted, furnished and well set, balanced head, slight curve to profile, good broad muzzle, firm chin and level bite; eyes large, oblique set and green colour. Excellent silky double coat with a full ruff and breeches, rich brown tabby pattern patched with pristine white; excellent condition and beautifully presented.
2 to FLEMING GR PR COONTASTIC DANCING BRAVE (64.31t).
3 to BURGESS GR PR ROCKOON STARGIRL (64.31t) 15.3.05.
AC SENIOR NEUTER (B):
1 to FITZHARDY PR DAIRYMAINE EDWARD ELGAR (64.19) 15.6.01. A big solid cat with a heavy body, strong legs and tufted paws and long profuse tail; ears large and tufted, balanced head with a good broad muzzle, good chin and level bite; eyes well set and green colour. Silky coat with a good ruff and breeches; excellent condition and well presented.
2 to JONES GR PR KADACOON GIZMO (64.43dsw) 25.10.06. Another big cat with a full double coat with a red silver shaded pattern patched with white; ears quite large, set slightly wide, broad head with a broad muzzle, firm chin, bite undershot; eyes large, well set and green colour. Full silky double coat; excellent condition.
3 to RICHARDSON/HARLING PR JACKSONTAILS ROSSINI (64.19) 7.5.05.
AC MAIDEN NEUTER:
1 to JONES COONFLAKES QUANTUMOFSOLACE (64.41dsw) 17.9.08. A charming cat, just an adult with a long firm body, strong legs with large tufted paws and excellent long very profuse tail; large ears, tufted, furnished and well set, balanced head with a good broad muzzle, high cheeks, curve to profile, firm chin and level bite; eyes large, well set and golden colour. Silky coat double with a full ruff and breeches; red silver tabby patched with white; excellent condition and presentation
2 to TAYLOR SHIMERCOON KASHMIR (64.41) 8.7.08. A pretty female, well boned and balanced and showing a lovely rich brown tabby double coat; firm body with legs and tufted paws in proportion, tail balanced and profuse; ears large, tufted and high set, balanced head, profile almost straight with a very slight curve, muzzle broad, good chin and level bite; eyes large, well set and green colour with an excellent expression.

Top of page

Mr M Pearman

Thank you to the show managers Mrs Daphne Butters and Mr David Howe for inviting me to their show, this is a really friendly show to judge at which is so well supported. Thank you for the great hospitality and gift. Mrs Lesley Szwed stepped in at the last minute to steward for me, thank you for your hard work, excellent handling of the exhibits and good humour. I look forward to the next time we can work together.
IMPERIAL GRAND PREMIER MALE (5 PRESENT)
IMP PC ALLEN'S GR PR DOTCOM SAMPSON (64 31t) (MN) 30.1.05
Four year and four month old brown tabby 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 breadth to the head with large ears well feathered and tufted held high on head with a good gap between. Large round yellow 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 and of good breadth. Nice width and depth to the chin. Very good head balance and maturity. The coat was excellently prepared, soft in texture displaying a lovely substantial glossy top coat with good length of fur to the flanks and frontal ruff, belly and breeches shaggy, feet tufted and profuse flowing fur to the tail. The white areas were pristine and to the chin, bib, tummy, front feet and back legs. The tabby markings were of a reasonably dense black shown off by a slightly cool brown agouti ground colour. The face displayed a good tabby pattern and there was a clear well defined classic tabby pattern to the body, the coloured areas to the legs were well barred and the tail well ringed. Lovely temperament.
RES IMP PC BUNCE'S IMP GR PR COONTASTIC NIJINSKY (64.31t) (MN) 27.10.05
Three year and eight month old brown tabby and white lad of good size and weight. Long body well boned and muscled with 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 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, level bite, muzzle square of good breadth with good width and depth to the chin. Head showing very good balance. The coat was excellently prepared, soft texture with a nice substantial glossy top coat with good length to the flanks and frontal ruff, belly and breeches shaggy, feet tufted and profuse flowing fur to the tail. Pristine white areas to nose, chin, whisker pads, bib, tummy, front feet and back legs the tabby markings were dense shown off by a nice brown agouti ground colour. Face displayed a good tabby pattern and the body was covered by a clear well defined classic tabby pattern, coloured areas to legs barred and tail ringed. Good temperament. (Two lovely high quality lads).
AC GRAND CHAMPION FEMALE (6 PRESENT)
GR CC HAYNE'S CH COONVIVIAL SCARLET RIBBONS (64.31dt) (F) 12.5.05
Four year and one month old red tabby and white girl of very 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 head with a good gap between. Round yellow 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 good breadth the chin had good width, I would have preferred slightly more depth for perfection. The head showed good balance and maturity. The coat was excellently prepared, soft texture with a lovely glossy substantial top coat with good length to the flanks and frontal ruff, belly and breeches shaggy, feet tufted and profuse flowing fur to the tail. The red tabby markings were of a lovely rich red shown off by a nice apricot ground colour. The pristine white areas were to the nose, muzzle, bib, tummy and all four feet. The face displayed a good tabby pattern, the body had a good butterfly over the shoulders, quite good spine lines and oysters to flanks. Coloured areas to legs well barred and rings to the tail. Lovely girl of good size, maturity and coat quality. Lovely temperament.
RES GR CC ASSINDER'S CH GEBUHRCOONS DREAM DATE (IMP) (64.41) (F) 29.3.07
Two year and two month old brown classic tabby girl of good size and weight. Long body of quite good bone and muscle with nice 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 with a good gap between. 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, level bite. Muzzle square of good breadth, quite good width and depth to the chin. Head showing good balance. The coat was excellently prepared, soft texture showing quite a good substantial glossy top coat of good length to the flanks and frontal ruff, belly and breeches shaggy, feet tufted and reasonably profuse flowing fur to the tail. The tabby markings were dense shown off by a warm brown agouti ground colour. The face showed a good tabby pattern, and the body displayed a clear well defined classic tabby pattern, legs well barred and rings to the tail. Lovely temperament.
SILVER TABBY SERIES WITHOUT WHITE MALE KITTEN (14WKS – 5MTHS)
1ST JONES' KADACOON MISTA T (64.44s) (M) 19.1.09
Five month and one week old silver mackerel tabby boy of good size and weight for his age. 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, scissor bite (teething) square muzzle of quite good breadth, good depth to the chin just needing a little more width. The head is developing good balance. The coat was well shown, soft texture showing a glossy kitten coat at present, developing length of fur to the flanks, belly and breeches shaggy, feet tufted. The tabby markings were of a good density shown off by a nice silver ground colour. The face was displaying a nice tabby pattern, the mackerel tabby pattern was developing well to the flanks, slightly better on one side than the other as yet, legs barred and numerous rings to the tail. Lovely temperament.
SILVER TABBY SERIES WITHOUT WHITE KITTEN MALE (6MTHS – 8MTHS)
1ST BOB SANDERSON'S LIONMAINE DEXTER MORGAN (64.41as) (MN) 28.10.08
Eight month old blue silver classic tabby lad of quite good size and weight 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 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 good breadth, chin of good depth just needing a little more width. Head balance developing well. Coat excellently prepared, soft texture and of quite good substance to the glossy kitten coat, nice length to flanks and frontal ruff, belly and breeches shaggy, feet tufted and profuse flowing fur to the tail. The tabby markings were dense and of a nice blue to the legs and face, the markings to the body were of a slightly darker tone, the markings were well shown off by the silver ground colour. There was a little tarnishing to the nose. Good tabby pattern to the face, the classic tabby pattern to the body was quite good with just a little more clarity to the spine lines needed, legs barred and rings to the tail. He was a little moody today.
SILVER TABBY SERIES WITHOUT WHITE KITTEN FEMALE (6MTHS – 8MTHS)
1ST BENT'S RUMTUMTIGGER QLAUDIA (64.44gs) (F) 20.10.08
Eight month and one week old blue tortie silver mackerel tabby girl of quite good size and weight. Long body developing bone and muscle with quite good 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 head with a reasonable 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, scissor bite. Square muzzle of quite good width. Good depth to the chin just needing a little more width. Head developing balance well. Coat well shown, the kitten coat was glossy albeit lacking a little length, fur length just coming to flanks, belly and breeches shaggy, feet tufted. The blue tabby markings were of a nice tone, the head, face, body and tail all showed nice tortie areas overlaying the pattern. The pattern was well shown off by the good silver ground colour. The face displayed a good tabby pattern and the body was covered by a lovely clear mackerel tabby pattern, legs well barred and nicely well ringed tail. Lovely temperament.
AC NON BREEDERS ADULT MALE
1ST ATKINSON'S UK & IMP GR CH VELVET JEWELS CULLINAN (RWSGC) (IMP) (64.31t) (M) 17.12.03
Five and a half year old brown tabby and white lad of very good size and weight, long body well boned and muscled with 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 with a good gap between. Round yellow 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. Lovely square muzzle of good breadth. Good width and depth to the chin. Head well balanced. Coat excellently prepared, soft texture, displaying a lovely glossy substantial top coat with good length to flanks and frontal ruff, belly and breeches shaggy, feet tufted and profuse flowing fur to the tail. White areas to the nose, muzzle, bib, tummy and all legs. The tabby markings were of a dense black shown off by a rich brown agouti ground colour. Face well marked with a tabby pattern and a nice classic tabby pattern to the body, rings to the tail. Lovely temperament.
2ND JOINER'S DK COZYCOON'S LAST BOY SCOUT (64.14b) (M) 9.12.07
Eighteen month old white odd eyed lad looking every bit a teenager at present. Quite good size and weight. Long body developing bone and muscle, looking a little leggy as yet, reasonable breadth to 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 head with a reasonable gap between. Round eyes of very good blue and an orangey colour 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, the muzzle was quite square, I would have preferred the muzzle with a little more breadth, quite good width and depth to the chin. The overall head balance was quite good. The coat was reasonably prepared, the coat was glossy although a little short lacking substance at present, the belly and breeches were shaggy, feet tufted, the coat was a little coarse in texture today. Although the white was pristine the coat lacked a little finish. Good temperament.
AC ADULT NOT HAVING WON A CC
1ST SMITH'S COLORDALE HARLEY (64.41) (M) 13.9.07
One year and nine month old brown classic tabby lad of good size and weight. Long body well boned and muscled with 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 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, scissor bite. Square muzzle of good breadth. Good depth to chin just needing a little more width. Head well balanced. The coat was excellently prepared 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. Soft texture. The tabby markings were of a dense black shown off by a warm brown agouti ground colour. Good tabby pattern to the face, and a clear classic tabby pattern to the body, legs barred and tail ringed. Good temperament.
2ND SAVILLE'S ISHCUS CAMILLATHECHICKEN (IRISH CH) (64.41) (F) 12.12.07
Eighteen month old brown classic tabby girl of quite good size and weight. Long body of reasonable bone and muscle, quite 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 with a good gap between. Nose of a uniform width with a very shallow concave curve to the profile. Cheek bones high. Level bite. Square muzzle of quite good breadth. Good depth to the chin just needing a little more width. The overall head balance was quite good. The coat was well prepared, soft texture, developing a glossy substantial top coat with length developing 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. Face displayed a good tabby pattern and the body was covered by an excellently clear classic tabby pattern, legs barred and rings to the tail. Lovely temperament.
3RD MASKELL'S JEMAHAN MAGIKAL MERCURY (64.43fs) (M) 10.4.08
Fourteen month old cream silver shaded lad of good size and weight. Long body well boned and muscled with 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 with a good gap between. Round golden eyes of a slightly oblique aperture and set. Nose of a uniform width with a rather straight profile, a bump to the lower part of the nose giving the appearance of a slight curve. Cheek bones high, level bite. Muzzle square of quite good width, good depth to the chin just needing a little more width. Reasonable head balance. The coat was excellently prepared, soft texture, displaying a glossy substantial top coat with quite good length of fur to the flanks and frontal ruff, belly and breeches shaggy, feet tufted and profuse flowing fur to the tail. The undercoat was of nice silvery white shaded by a slightly uneven medium cream to the body and tail. Good temperament.
AC KITTEN MALE (14WKS – 5MTHS INC) (A)
1ST CANNELL'S MABALAKAT LOUIS WAIN (64.41w) (M) 23.2.09
Four month old brown classic tabby and white lad who was a real showman. Good size and weight for his age. Long body already showing good developing boning, nice breadth to the chest and firm rump. Long tapering tail balanced the body. Good width to the head with large ears well feathered with super tufts, 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 shallow concave curve to the profile. Cheek bones high, level bite, muzzle square of good breadth, good depth of chin, just needing a little more width. Head already showing very good balance. Coat excellently prepared, soft, glossy kitten coat, belly and breeches shaggy, feet tufted. The tabby markings were dense shown off by a warm brown agouti ground colour. The pristine white areas were to the muzzle, nose, bib, tummy and all four legs. The face displayed a nice tabby pattern and the body was covered by a very good classic tabby pattern, tail well ringed. Lovely kitten with a super temperament.
2ND MURRAY'S ISADORYOU PINK FLOYD (64.41dsw) (M) 13.3.09
Three and half month old red silver classic tabby and white lad of good size and weight for his age. Long body developing very good bone and muscle, lovely 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 head with a good gap between. 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 nice and square with good breadth, nice depth and width to the chin. Head already showing very good balance. The coat was well shown, soft texture, displaying a lovely glossy kitten coat, developing length to flanks, belly and breeches shaggy, feet tufted. The tabby markings were of a nice red shown off by the silver ground colour. The white areas were to the chin, bib, tummy and to all four legs. The face displayed a nice tabby pattern, and the body was covered by a clear classic tabby pattern, tail ringed. Lovely kitten with a super temperament.
3RD KADACOON MISTA T (64.44s) (M) 19.1.09 (Repeat)
AC KITTEN MALE (14WKS – 5MTHS INC) (B)
1ST BARLETTA'S COONTASTIC TANGERINE DREAM (64.41dw) (M) 10.3.09
Three and half month old red classic tabby and white lad of good size and weight for his age. Long body developing good bone and muscle 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. Large 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. Square muzzle of good breadth with good width and depth to the chin. He is already showing very good head balance. The coat was well shown, soft texture and a lovely glossy kitten coat, belly and breeches shaggy, feet tufted. The tabby markings were rich shown off by a lovely apricot ground colour. The white areas were to the muzzle, chin, bib, tummy and most areas to the legs. The face displayed a nice tabby pattern and the body was covered by a clear classic tabby pattern, tail ringed. High quality lad with a lovely temperament.
2ND LISTER'S COOONARIA SMOKEY JOE (64.36) (M) 23.2.09
Four month old black smoke lad of good size and weight for his age. Long body developing quite good bone and muscle with nice breadth to the chest and firm rump. Long tail balanced the body. Reasonable width to the head with large ears well feathered and tufted, held high on head with a reasonable 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 bite. Square muzzle of quite good breadth. The chin was of good depth just needing a little more width. Head balance developing well. Coat well shown, soft texture, a nice glossy kitten coat, belly and breeches shaggy, feet tufted. Good black mask to the face, the body was rather diffused at present displaying the ashen white undercoat with the new black top coat coming through, contrasts to the head and legs. There were some ghost tabbing to the body and legs as yet. Silvery ruff. Lovely temperament.
3RD JONES' LIONMAINE BRIGHT BRIGAND (64.19) (M) 11.1.09
Five and half month old red classic tabby lad of good size and weight for his age. Long body developing good bone and muscle 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 head with a good gap between. 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 bite. Square muzzle of good breadth with good width and depth to the chin. The head was showing good balance. The coat needed more show preparation, appearing claggy behind the ears, flanks and undersides, the coat was glossy, every bit a kitten coat at present, developing length to the flanks, belly and breeches shaggy, feet tufted, the texture was soft. The tabby markings were of a rich red shown off by a lovely apricot ground colour. The face showed a good tabby pattern and the body showed a reasonable classic tabby pattern with the spine lines just needing to clear. Legs barred and rings to the tail. Lovely temperament.
AC NON BREEDERS KITTEN MALE (7 PRESENT)
1ST SANDERSON'S LIONMAINE DEXTER MORGAN (64.41as) (MN) 28.10.08 (Repeat)
2ND GIBBON'S SHOOKATOO SOLDIER BLU (64.16) (M) 3.1.09
Five month and three week old blue lad of good size and weight for his age. Long body developing good bone and muscle and good breadth to the chest and firm rump. Long tapering tail balanced the body. Nice width to the head with large ears well 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 very shallow concave curve to the profile. Cheek bones high, level bite. Square muzzle of quite good width with nice depth to the chin just needing a little more width. Head balance developing well. Coat well shown, a nice glossy kitten coat with shaggy belly and breeches, feet tufted and a nice soft texture. The blue colour was of a mid to dark blue tone quite sound. Lovely temperament.
3RD DURHAM'S PURDYSTON BILLY BOB (64.31a) (M) 12.12.08
Six and half month old blue and white lad of good size and weight for age. 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. 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 bite. Muzzle square of quite good width, the chin was of good depth just needing a little more width. Head developing good balance. The glossy kitten coat was well shown, the belly and breeches shaggy, feet tufted and a nice soft texture. The blue areas were of a nice tone, just showing some kitten browning at present. The pristine white areas were to the chin, bib, tummy and all four feet. Lovely temperament.
AC MALE NEUTER
1ST CANNELL'S MABALAKAT WOLFMANJACK (64.41sw) (MN) 10.1.08
Seventeen month old silver classic tabby and white lad of very good size and weight. Long body well boned and muscled with excellent breadth to chest and firm rump. Long tapering tail balanced the body. Very good width to the head with large ears well feathered with super tufts, held quite 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, level bite. Muzzle lovely and square of good breadth with good width and depth to the chin. Excellent head balance. The coat was shown in tip top condition with a lovely glossy substantial top coat with 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 markings were of a dense colour. The white areas were to the muzzle, bib, tummy and all legs. The face displayed a good tabby pattern and the body was covered by a clear classic tabby pattern, tail well ringed. Very showy lad with a super temperament.
2ND FEARNLEY'S COONARIA FIRESTORM (64.41d) (MN) 25.1.08
Seventeen month old red classic tabby lad of very good size and weight. Long body well boned and muscled with very 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 the head with a good gap between. 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, scissor bite. Square muzzle of good breadth with nice width and depth to the chin. Very good head balance. The coat was excellently prepared, soft texture, there was good substance to the glossy top coat with nice 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 rich red shown off by a pleasing apricot ground colour. The face displayed a good tabby pattern, the classic pattern to the body was reasonably clear with just a little more clarity needed to the spine lines. Legs well barred and rings to the tail. Lovely lad with a good temperament.
3RD TAYLOR'S SHIMERCOON STAIRWAYTOHEAVEN (64.41) (MN) 8.7.08
Eleven and half month old brown classic tabby lad who was the youngest in this class. He was of good size and weight. Long body well boned and muscled with good breadth to chest and firm rump. Long tapering tail balanced the body. Good width to 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 very shallow concave curve to the profile. Cheek bones high, level bite. Square muzzle of good breadth, the chin was of a nice depth just needing a little more width. The head was quite well balanced. The coat was excellently prepared, soft texture, with a lovely glossy substantial top coat with nice 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 and the body displayed a clear classic tabby pattern. Legs well barred and rings to the tail. Lovely temperament.
AC DEBUTANTE NEUTER
1ST JONES' COONFLAKES QUANTUMOFSOLACE (64.41dsw) (MN) 17.9.08
Young nine month old red silver classic tabby and white lad of very good size and weight. Long body very well boned and muscled with good breadth to chest and firm rump. Long tapering tail balanced the body. Good width to head with large ears well feathered and tufted held high on head set well. 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 good breadth with nice depth and width to the chin. Excellent head balance. The coat was well shown, soft texture with good substance to the glossy top coat with nice 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 nice red shown off by a silvery ground colour. The white areas were to the chin, bib, tummy, front feet and back legs. The face displayed a good tabby pattern and the body was covered a clear well defined classic tabby pattern. Colour to legs barred and tail ringed. Good temperament.
2ND CHAMBER'S HUGMETIGHT JINGLE BEAR (64.41dw) (MN) 6.8.08
Ten month old red classic tabby and white lad of quite good size and weight. Long body well boned and muscled with 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 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 width, the chin was of good depth, just needing a little more width. Quite good head balance. The coat was well shown, with a soft 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 tabby markings were of a rich red shown off by a nice apricot ground colour. The pristine white areas were to the chin, bib, tummy and four feet. The face displayed a good tabby pattern. The classic tabby pattern to the body was quite good with more clarity needed to the spine lines. Coloured areas to legs barred and rings to the tail. Good temperament.
LONGEST WHISKERS (FUN CLASS)
1ST WORRELL'S DARKTOWER DAKOTA (64.31) (MN) 18.4.07
Two year and two month old black and white lad with very impressive whiskers.
2ND HUNTER'S MAJANCO IORINGEL (64.31at) (MN) 10.3.07
Two year and three month old blue tabby and white lad with another set of very long whiskers who ran the winner close.
3RD GARLAND'S LUNARIS POTOBELLO BELLE (64.41) (F) 25.10.08
Eight month old brown classic tabby girl who although young has very long whiskers already.
BEST PRESENTED ADULT
1ST SAVILLE'S ISHCUS CAMILLATHECHICKEN (IRISH CH) (64.41) (F) 12.12.07
Eighteen month old brown classic tabby girl (Repeat) This girl was excellently prepared with a lovely glossy quite substantial top coat.

Top of page

Mrs P Perkins

My thanks to Daphne, David and all the hardworking team for a happy and well run show, the comfort of the cats was paramount and despite the heat all seem to go very well.  The standard of the exhibits was as usual very high and it was a pleasure to judge such lovely cats and kittens. Special thanks to Pat Parrish for again stewarding for me, she handles the cats with love and care, and is an excellent steward.

IMPERIAL GRAND CHAMPION – FEMALE

IMP. WHITMARSHS GR. CH. NORACOON MOLEPOLOLE – (1.5.07) Tortie Silver Tabby & White, super lady in excellent show condition, full glossy flowing coat with good undercoat, frontal ruff, shaggy trousers and tummy, tail long reaching her neck, showing soft tortie colours and visible rings, tabby markings to head, spectacles round eyes, rings to legs, shades of tortie to body and head, tabby markings showing on body. strong mature head, high ears, wide at base, long tips, broad nose with a gentle curve, bright oblique set hazel eyes, square muzzle. Length to well developed body, strong high legs, large feet with undertufts – a quality lass with a gentle temperament.

SILVER TABBY SERIES WITH WHITE NEUTER – MALE
Quality boys all 4 worthy of a certificate

BOB MAYNARDS PR. DOTCOM MONZA – (20.7.04) Blue Silver Tabby & White, substantial mature boy with length to body, strong legs and big paws. Masculine head with broad nose, high well furnished ears, square muzzle, tail long to shoulders flowing and showing rings – laid back lad.

1ST.  & PC WILKINSONS COONTASTIC EDUARDO – (29.4.08) Classic silver Tabby & White already has the bone and substance, long muscular body, tree trunk high legs and big tufted feet. Broad skull, nose wide with concave curve, large not quite round eyes obliquely set, strength to muzzle. Ears set high wide at base, tipped and feathered.  Thick soft coat showing classic tabby markings to head and sides, rings to legs, tail long with tabby rings – super temperament on this lad.

2ND. JONES COONFLAKES QUANTUMOFSOLACE – (17.9.08) Red Silver Tabby & White, only 9 month but already has length to well proportioned body and high legs, large tufted feet. Head just need a little more width, but super high ear set, long tips and furnishings, bright oblique set hazel eyes, curve to broad nose, firm chin, muzzle square. Lovely coat showing dark rich red classic tabby markings on a silvery red ground, M to head, eye lines, rings to legs, necklaces, back still a touch solid, white to paws, chest and tummy, long ringed tail to shoulders – quality youngster.

3rd. CANNELLS MABALAKAT WOOFMAN JACK – (10.1.08) Very shy Silver Classic Tabby & White, soft thick coat, pristine white to legs, chest tummy and back,       
good clear markings to head, back rather diffused as yet. Broad head with large ears, very long tips, he did keep them flared, broad nose, gentle curve, bright greenish eyes, chin needs to strengthen but he has lots of time. Very full long tail to neck –
gentle promising lad.

RED TABBY SERIES WITH WHITE NEUTER

BOB WALSH CH. & PR. OLTOMAINE MARLON BRANDO – (30.306) Red Tabby & White, long body with excellent bone and substance Strong head, bright oblique set hazel eyes, broad nose, good curve, wide based high ears. Glossy coat with classic tabby markings on a pale red ground, long flowing ringed tail – touch on edge but handled well.

1ST. & PC.GRIFFITHS SHOOKATOO JIMMY CHOO – (27.8.08) Red Classic Tabby & White boy, thick glossy coat showing deep red tabby markings on a softer red ground, white paws, chest and tummy. Flowing long ringed tail, shaggy tummy and trousers. Wide based ears set high, nose with gentle curve, firm chin, muzzle square, bright obliquely set eyes.  Long and lean body with strong thick legs and big feet, tail ringed, reaching neck – lovely temperament.

2ND. CHAMBERS HUGMETIGHT JINGLE BEAR – (6.8.08) Red Classic Tabby & White wearing a lovely coat, rich dark red tabby markings on paler ground, white to head, paws, rings to legs, M, eye lines to face, shaggy tummy and trousers. Long lean body, high legs, head not yet caught up with body development.  Well set high ears, wide based, curve to nose, bright hazel eyes set obliquely, chin needing to firm up a touch.  Flowing long tail with good tabby rings – very shy youngster.

FEMALE

1ST.  & PC BUNCE GR. PR. KEVERSTONE CLEMENTINE – (11.2.07) Quality Tortie & White lady who was so very shy. Lovely glossy thick coat, showing bright tortie colours, pristine white to paws and face, wide bushy two colour tail to shoulders. Mature head with high tipped ears, bright oblique set greenish hazel eyes, curve to broad nose, firm chin – lovely girl.

AC ADOLESCENT ADULT – MALE

1ST. WORRELLS DARKTOWER MR BOJANGLES - 12 month old Classic Silver Tabby boy, strong bone, length to body.  Broad head, high ears, bright eyes, oblique set, firm chin. Tail long and ringed, body showing classic tabby markings on a silvery ground – friendly boy.

2ND. LETTLEYS SUVICOON SUNSET DANCER – Big long Red Shaded Silver, super muscular body, strong legs. Broad head with ears, wide based, set high, firm chin, very long full tail. Good creamy contrasts with red tipping, heavier on back, even tipping to face, - big gentle boy.

3RD. PAYNES DRAGONMAINE STRONG-FLAME – Well made Red Classic Tabby.

AC ADOLESCENT ADULT FEMALE

1ST. LONGLEYS ELMCOON MISS YOU NIGHTS – At 9 months still very much a youngster, but showing length to body and strong limbs. Lovely bright alert expression high ears well set, muzzle square, good chin.  Glossy coat with classic tabby markings on a warm ground – lovely nature lass.

2ND. WHITMARSH MABALAKAT HELPME RHONDDA – Brown Tabby & White wearing a lovely coat, thick but soft, glossy shine, clear tabby markings on a warm ground, length to ringed tail, white to paws, chest and neck. Well set ears, wide based, eyes a touch deep set, firm chin – friendly girl.

3RD. CHAMBERS HUGMETIGHT PEEKABOO  - Very promising Brown Classic Tabby youngster.

AC LIMIT KITTEN

1ST. SYKES DARAQUIST CHUBBY BROWN – Seven month old Brown Tabby & White boy with strong bone and good substance for age. Super ears wide based, high, long tips and well furnished, curve to nose, bright eyes obliquely set. Thick coat, some slight brindling to back, good tabby markings, white to paws and chest, long tail to shoulders – promising youngster.

2ND. CHADWICKS LIONMAINE MASAI MARA – Attractive Brown Tabby girl of 5 months with a baby soft coat showing excellent classic tabby markings, tail long to neck. Ears held high and wide at base, curve to nose, good chin, bright eyes obliquely set – super temperament.

3RD. STANTONS RUSTIBLU QUEEN AMIDALA – Tortie girl of 7 months, striking tortie colours to coat.

AC BREEDERS NEUTER
Quality class to judge

1st. HAYNES UK IMP. GR. PR DAIRYMAINE EMILY – Solid well made Brown Tabby girl, excellent bone, strong limbs, length to body. Broad mature head, curve to nose, bright oblique eyes, square muzzle, firm chin.  thick glossy coat, frontal ruff, classic tabby on a warm ground, ling flowing tail – grand lady to handle.

2nd. JONES GR. PR. KADACOON GIZMO – Red Shaded & White boy, solid with strong bone, well padded, length to body, strong legs. Mature masculine head, high wide based ears, oblique set to hazel eyes, firm chin.  Lovely coat full and well groomed, showing good creamy white contrasts, tail full and flowing – ran winner
close.      

3rd. WALSH CH. & PR. OLTOMAINE MARLON BRANDO

AC PREMIER OR GR. PREMIER NEUTER
Another class that was a pleasure to judge, all quality exhibits.

1ST. FLEMINGS GR. PR. COONTASTIC DANCING BRAVE – Mature Brown Tabby & White boy in excellent condition, strong bone and well padded. Length to body, strong high legs, big feet. Broad head, ears set high and wide based, curve to broad nose, bright eyes, real “Coon” expression, firm chin.  Thick well prepared coat, clear tabby markings to head, rings to legs, tail long and showing rings, white to paws and tummy – very laid back lad.  

 2ND. GARLANDS GR. PR COONARIA CATERINA – Lovely Brown Tabby girl thick glossy coat showing clear classic tabby markings, shaggy tummy and trousers, frontal ruff. Strong and well made. Broad head with ears set high, tipped and feathered, bright expressive oblique set eyes, good chin, tail long and ringed – lovely temperament.

3rd. MAWSONS PR. FINIKA PRINCE CASPIAN – Mature Brown Tabby & White wearing a thick well groomed coat. 

Top of page

Mrs B Prowse

I was called into judge because Mr. Brace was unable to attend, I do hope exhibitors where not too disappointed?  As always a well run show on a very hot day so the ice cold drinks where wonderful Dave. Thanks to Linda Dutton for her help and expertise in handling some rather large cats! We handled some lovely cats and kittens, a real credit to their owners.

AOC (14wks – 5mths) KITTEN MALE

1ST MRS J GIBBONS’S SHOOKATOO SOLDIER BLU (64 16) M 3/1/09 – Blue Maine Coon. Well built young man with a long body, which was solid and muscular. Medium sized head with large, tall ears which where wide at the base, well set and nicely tufted. Round hazel eyes spaced nicely apart and set slightly oblique, I would have liked them a little larger. Nose of equal width with a slight concave curve. Square muzzle firm chin. Full cheeks. Good bite. Substantial legs with large round paws which where well tufted. Tail long and at least the length of the back and tapering towards the tip. Well-prepared coat with ruff and breeches developing well.

2ND MRS P LISTER’S COONARIA SMOKEY JOE (64 36) 23/2/09 – Black Smoke Maine Coon. Well grown for his age. Body is medium in size and he is solid in build standing on substantial legs on large round paws. Head is medium in length with ears that are large, tall and spaced well apart. Full round hazel eyes, spaced well apart with a slight oblique aperture. Nose of uniform width with shallow concave curve. Muzzle is a little pinched at the moment as he is teething. Bite acceptable. Coat is well prepared showing a glossy top coat but lacking an undercoat.  Coat a little short and wispy, contrasts are visible on his head but still need to develop on his body. Tail easily reaches the shoulders.

AOC (14wks – 5mths) KITTEN FEMALE

1ST BOB MRS H HARDWICK’S RUTTERKIN SKYBLUE-PINK (64 22a) F 17/1/09 - I really liked this young lady. Blue Tortie & White Maine Coon who is well boned and of nice size and shape for her age. Long body of good weight and muscle tone with the characteristic rectangular shape.  Head of medium length with large tall ears which are wide at the base, set high and well apart. Gold eyes which are full and round and set slightly oblique. Nose of uniform width with a shallow concave curve. Level bite. Muzzle square. Cheeks fairly full with high cheek bones. Coat well prepared. White feet, underparts and chest. Nicely furnished tail, broad at the base and reaching the shoulders, tapering slightly towards the end.

2ND MRS N ROBERTS’S KATEMAZ SAVANA SILVA SANDS (64 43dw) F 29/1/09 – A very promising young lady.  Red Silver Shaded and White Maine Coon who is well grown and has good boning. Stands on substantial legs with large round paws. Head medium in length with fairly full cheeks. Muzzle is a little pinched at the moment as she is teething. She holds her ears tall and they are set wide at the base and high. Eyes that are gold, full and round and set slightly oblique. Nose of even width with a shallow concave curve. Level bite.  Coat has an undercoat and glossy topcoat. Undercoat a pure silvery white with red tipping shading down from the back to the flanks, it was lighter on the face and the legs. Chin, chest, stomach, inside of legs and underside of the tail was silvery white. White feet, chest and underparts. Tail reaching the shoulders and was well furnished

AOC (6mths – 8mths) KITTEN MALE

`1ST MS K ATKINSON’S KATMEA BASIL (64 31s) M 5/12/08 – Black Smoke and White Maine Coon. Body is long and he is a good size and weight for his age. Head medium in length and in proportion to body. Ears are a good size, well tufted and spaced nicely apart. Full round green eyes which are spaced well apart with a slight oblique aperture. Nose of uniform width with shallow concave curve. Muzzle square but chin is a little weak. Level bite.  Coat is a good length and shows good contrasts. White chin, chest, feet and underparts. Tail is a good length and easily reaches the shoulders.

2ND MRS N BUTLER’S JUAULS INQUISITIVE IAN (64 31) MN 1/10/08 – Black and White Maine Coon. Body of good length, solid and muscular showing the characteristic rectangular appearance. Head medium in length with ears which are a little small in size and very wide apart, he tends to splay them which doesn’t help but they are well tufted and tipped. Full and round hazel eyes that are spaced well apart. Nose of even width with a shallow concave curve. Full cheeks with a good square muzzle developing. Level bite. Well prepared coat of dense black with slight greying along the sides and white. Undercoat with a glossy top coat with ruff and breeches. White chin, chest, underparts and feet. Well furnished tail, balancing the length of the body well.

3RD MRS J DURHAM’S PURDYSTON BILLYBOB (64 31a) M 12/12/08 – Blue and White Maine Coon. Going through the adolescent stage at the moment as he is a little rangy. Head is medium in length but needs to broaden with large tall well tufted ears which need a little more width between them. Eyes full and round, hazel in colour and set slightly oblique. Nose of even width with shallow concave curve. Level bite. Cheeks fairly full with high cheek bones. Muzzle developing. Well prepared coat of a lovely shade of blue. White feet, chest and underparts. Tail long and well furnished.

AOC (6mths – 8mths) KITTEN FEMALE

1ST MRS L CANNELL’S SPIRRITZ TARTAN TREMBLER (64 22) F 30/11/08 – Tortie and White Maine Coon. Body medium in size, solid and muscular standing on substantial legs with large round well tufted paws.  Head medium in length with large tall ears that are well tufted and spaced nicely apart. Full and round hazel eyes, spaced well apart and set slightly oblique. Nose of uniform width with shallow concave curve. Level bite. Cheeks just needing to fill and muzzle to develop. Well prepared coat showing good patches of dense black and rich red. White chest, feet and underparts. Tail showing both black and red, long and at least the length of the back.

2ND MISS J LAKE’S KATEMAZ VODKA ICE (64 14c) F 18/12/08 – Green eyed white Maine coon. Good size and nice length to body. Stands on substantial legs with large rounded paws, which are well tufted. Head medium in length with large tall ears that are well tufted and set well apart. Round green eyes set wide apart and slightly oblique. Nose of uniform width with shallow concave curve. Level bite. Cheeks needing to fill and chin a little weak. Muzzle developing. Nicely prepared coat of a good length and texture. Slight yellow staining on tail. Tail long and at least the length of the body.

3RD MRS J STANTON’S RUSTIBLU QUEEN AMIDALA (64 22) F 10/11/08 – Tortoiseshell and White Maine Coon. This young lady is going through the teenage stage at the moment as she is rather rangy in shape and needs to fill out. Head is medium in length and her ears are large, well tufted and are set quite nicely apart. Round gold eyes which are set slightly oblique. Nose of uniform width with slight concave curve, muzzle tending to taper with weak chin. Cheeks need to fill out. Bite is slightly overshot. Her coat was well presented and nicely patched with a dense sound black and shades of red, both black and red to face. White whisker pads, chest, feet and underparts. Coat consists of an undercoat and glossy topcoat with ruff and breeches developing. Tail long and at least the length of the back.

AOC NEUTER

1PC BOB MISS J LAKE’S JEMAHAN TEQUILA BREEZ (64 43dsw) MN 31/8/07 – Red Silver Shaded and White Maine Coon.  Solid body, muscular with good breadth to chest. Stands on substantial legs with large round paws. Head medium in length, good square muzzle with fairly full cheeks. He holds his ears tall and they are set wide at the base and high. Eyes that are green, full and round and set slightly oblique. Nose of even width with a shallow concave curve. Level bite.  Coat has an undercoat and glossy topcoat. Undercoat a pure silvery white with red tipping shading down from the back to the flanks, it was lighter on the face and the legs. Chin, chest, stomach, inside of legs and underside of the tail was silvery white. He has white feet. Tail reaching the shoulders and was well furnished.

2ND MRS H TAYLOR’S KADACOON FYTCHEY BEAR (64 15) MN 5/1/08 – Black Maine Coon. Another well built young man with a long body, which was solid and muscular. Medium sized head with large, tall ears which where wide at the base, well set and nicely tufted. Round hazel eyes spaced nicely apart and set slightly oblique. Nose of equal width with a slight concave curve. Square muzzle but chin a little weak as it tapers away a little. Full cheeks. Good bite. Substantial legs with large round paws which where well tufted. Tail long and at least the length of the back and tapering towards the tip. Well-prepared dense black coat with ruff and breeches developing well.  He was being wound up by another boy in the next pen so was a little grumpy with us.4 41ew

3RD MR J COXALL’S PURDYSTON TOBIAS (64 31s) MN 2/11/07 – Black Smoke and White Maine Coon. Solid muscular body which is medium in size standing on substantial legs on large round paws. Head is medium in length and his ears are large, tall and spaced well apart. Full round green eyes, spaced well apart with a slight oblique aperture. Nose of uniform width with shallow concave curve. Square muzzle would have liked a stronger chin. Level bite. Coat needing a little more preparation today but showing a glossy top coat with an undercoat. Ruff developing. Dense black coat showing contrasts well.  White chest, feet and underparts. Tail easily reaches the shoulders.

AC BREEDERS ADULT

1ST MR & MRS BARLETTA’S UK & I GR CH COONTASTIC LUIGI (64 31fts) M 23/5/04 – Cream Silver Tabby and White Maine Coon. Excellent size and shape. Solid and muscular body standing on substantial legs on large round paws. Body long and nicely balanced with head and tail. Head medium in length with large tall ears spaced well apart and nicely tufted. Green eyes which are round and set slightly oblique. Square muzzle with strong chin. Good bite. Nose of uniform length with a shallow concave curve. Coat well prepared and a nice shade of cream with a near white ground colour. Classic tabby markings well defined. White chevron to face with white to all four feet, chest and underparts. Tail long, wide at the base and well ringed.

2ND MRS P SAVILLE’S ISHCUS MELISA (64 41ew) F 1/3/08 – Tortie Tabby and White. Nicely balanced and very pretty. Solid and muscular with good breadth to chest standing on substantial legs with large round well tufted paws. Head medium in length, nose of uniform width with shallow concave curve. Cheeks fairly full with high cheek bones. Level bite. Square muzzle. Eyes full and round, spaced well apart and set slightly oblique. Well presented coat with full ruff and breeches. Brilliant copper brown ground overlaid with red and black tabby markings which are well defined. White chest, feet and underparts. Tail well ringed and at least the length of the back.

3RD MR & MRS PAYNE’S DRAGONMAINE STRONG-FLAME (64 41d) M 21/5/08

AC NON BREEDERS ADULT FEMALE

1ST MRS N ROBERTS’S JEMAHAN CRYSTUL FIRESTAR (64 41ew) F 31/8/07 – Tortie Tabby & White Maine Coon of good size and shape. Solid and muscular standing on substantial legs. Head medium in length with good width between large tall well tufted ears. Full round green eyes that are set slightly oblique. Level bite. Cheeks could be a little fuller, square muzzle. Black classic tabby markings on a warm copper agouti ground overlaid with shades of red. White chest, feet and underparts. Coat well prepared with ruff and breeches developing well. Tail well ringed and at least the length of the back.

2ND MRS G DAVIDSON’S JULESCOON PHOEBE (64 41w) F 4/11/07 – Brown Tabby and White Maine Coon. A very pretty young girl. Body is medium in size, solid and muscular. Standing on substantial legs with large round tufted paws. Head medium in length with large tall ears that are well spaced and well tufted. Eyes round, full and set slightly oblique. Nose of even width with slight shallow curve. Good bite. Square muzzle. Cheeks could be a little fuller, chin a little weak. Beautifully prepared coat of a warm brown showing dense black tabby markings well. Ruff and breeches developing well. White to feet, legs, underparts and white chest.  Long well ringed tail just reaching the shoulders

3RD MRS J CHADWICK’S KITITAS DOLLY DREAMCOAT (64 31t) F 15/4/06

AC NON BREEDERS KITTEN FEMALE

1ST MS A GREEN’S BEELZECOON JEZEBEL (64 41ew) F 27/1/09 – Tortie Tabby and White Maine Coon. Solid and muscular with good breadth to chest standing on substantial legs with large round well tufted paws. Head medium in length, nose of uniform width with shallow concave curve. Cheeks fairly full with high cheek bones. Bite is slightly undershot. Square muzzle. Eyes full and round, spaced well apart and set slightly oblique. Well presented coat. Brilliant copper brown ground overlaid with red and well defined black tabby markings. White chest, feet and underparts. Tail well ringed and at least the length of the back.

2ND MISS J LAKE’S KATEMAZ VODKA ICE (64 14c) F 18/12/08

3RD MISS L JONES’S JEMAHAN TINKERBELLS MAGIC (64 41e) F 23/11/08

AC SPECIAL LIMIT KITTEN

1ST MRS P LISTER’S COONARIA FLORENTINE (64 41ew) F 1/1/09 – Tortie Tabby & White Maine Coon of good size and shape. Solid and muscular standing on substantial legs. Head medium in length with good width between large, well tufted ears. Full round gold coloured eyes that are set slightly oblique. Level bite. Cheeks fairly full with high cheek bones. Muzzle is square. Black classic tabby markings on a warm copper agouti ground overlaid with shades of red. M to forehead, spotted whisker pads, spectacles and thumbprints to ears. Butterfly to shoulders with oyster on each flank. Back showing well defined spine lines. White chest, feet and underparts. Coat well prepared with ruff and breeches developing well. Tail well ringed and at least the length of the back. A very pretty young lady

2ND MS K ATKINSON’S KATMEA BASIL (64 31s) M 5/12/08

3RD MRS J GIBBONS’S SHOOKATOO SOLDIER BLU (64 16) M 3/1/09

AC FEMALE NEUTER

1ST MISS S RABEY’S SUP UK & I GR PR DAIRYMAINE SARNIA CHERIE (64 20e) FN 27/3/04 – Tortie Tabby Maine Coon as always beautifully prepared and sitting regally in her pen. Solid and muscular body standing on substantial legs with large round well tufted paws. Head medium in length with large tall ears that are set high but well apart and well tufted. Round green eyes spaced wide apart and set slightly oblique. Nose of uniform width with a shallow concave curve. Level bite. Cheeks fairly full. Coat showing diffused tabby markings, due to length, on a warm brown ground overlaid with vibrant shades of red. Full ruff and breeches. Limbs tail and face show both colours. Tail long, wide at the base and tapering towards the tip, well ringed.

2nd MR RICHARDSON & MISS HARLING’S PR JACKSONTAILS TITCHITOT (64 18e) FN 5/5/06 – Classic Silver Tortie Tabby Maine Coon. Body is long and she has proportionate limbs which create the characteristic rectangular appearance.  She stands on substantial legs on large round well tufted paws. Head medium in length with good breadth between large tall ears that are spaced well apart. Round green eyes that are set slightly oblique and spaced well apart. Nose medium in length with shallow concave curve. Cheeks are fairly full chin is slightly weak. Well prepared coat.   Tabby markings well defined on head, legs and tail. Silver agouti ground overlaid with shades of red.  M to forehead, spotted whisker pads, spectacles and thumbprints to ears.  Body markings are a little diffused at the moment. Tail long and at least the length of her body, well ringed and tapering towards the tip.

3RD MRS N BUTLER’S JINGLEBELLS LADYOF ATHENA (64 41w) FN 15/5/08

AC SPECIAL LIMIT NEUTER

1ST MISS C WILSON’S CH ZYDECO ROBERT REDFURRED (64 19) MN 14/11/04 – Red Tabby Maine Coon. Body is long, solid and muscular. He stands on substantial legs with large round paws. He has proportionate limbs giving the characteristic rectangular appearance. Head medium in length with large tall ears, which are wide at the base and spaced well apart. Green eyes of a good size which are set slightly oblique. Nose of even width with shallow concave curve. Good bite. Cheeks fairly full. Square muzzle. Well-prepared coat showing well defined tabby markings. M to forehead, spectacles, spotted whisker pads and thumbprints to ears. Good butterfly across shoulders with oyster to both flanks. Spine lines apparent with good barring to legs. Rich red markings on a bright apricot ground colour.  Tail long and at least the length of the body and it is well ringed.

2ND MISS A HARDWICK’S RUTTERKIN TUMBLEWEED TESS (64 41w) FN 27/5/08 – Brown Tabby and White Maine Coon. A very pretty young girl. Body is medium in size, solid and muscular. Standing on substantial legs with large round tufted paws. Head medium in length with large tall ears that are well spaced and well tufted. Eyes round, full and set slightly oblique. Nose of even width with slight shallow curve. Good bite. Square muzzle, firm chin. Cheeks fairly full with high cheek bones. Beautifully prepared coat of a slightly cold brown showing dense black tabby markings well. Ruff and breeches developing well. White to feet, legs, underparts and white chest. She also has a white inverted V. Long well ringed tail just reaching the shoulders

3RD MRS J GIBBONS’S DOADINE SAM CARNE (64 41f) MN 23/9/07

Top of page

Miss I Roos

Many thanks to Daphne and David for the invitation to judge at this show, which they and their helpers made so enjoyable.  I had some gorgeous pets to judge, the lunch was delicious and I left with a box of my favourite chocolates - a perfect day.

LONGHAIR OR SEMI-LONGHAIR PEDIGREE PET - ANY OTHER COLOUR OR PATTERN ADULT, WITH OR WITHOUT WHITE, MALE
Four superb boys.
1 MC  BULLIVANT’S STORM - such a handsome fellow, two years three months old.  A black silver Somali, his long, flowing, soft coat had been beautifully prepared.  Such a friendly and contented boy, he was equally happy standing on the trolley, having a good look round, or letting me cuddle him.  He was so pleased to see me, thoroughly enjoying having a fuss made of him - he convinced me that he was the winner.  A smashing lad.
2          ASSINDER’S OLLIE - a stunning looking three year old Maine Coon gentleman.  He had silver tortie tabby markings - the spectacular colours beautifully blended.  His long coat was so soft and had been excellently prepared, and he had a wonderful long plumed tail.  Such a gentle and calm boy, he was so happy to pose on the trolley so I could admire him.  An impressive fellow - I wish I could have given him a certificate as well as Storm.
3          JARECKI’S REMUS - a very handsome seal tabby and white Ragdoll boy, two years eight months old.  His soft coat was very attractively marked and had been very well prepared.  He had such an appealing face with superb blue eyes.  A delightful lad who was a little shy out, but very happy to let me stroke him and talk to him when he was safely in his pen.
4          JARECKI’S APPOLLO - another very attractive Ragdoll lad, one year eight months old.  So handsome, his long, soft, well prepared coat had beautiful seal and sparkling white markings.  He had a lovely face, with gorgeous blue eyes.  He enjoyed letting me make a fuss of him when he was in his pen, but was rather apprehensive when I invited him to come out to see me. 

NATIONAL CAT CLUB / CRYSTAL CLEAR CLASS - HP SELF ADULT / KITTEN
1          OVERTON’S MOOMIN - what a smashing lass, one year eight months old.  She had a short, thick, plushy, snow-white coat, and her eyes were a beautiful shade of green.  Such a happy and friendly girl, she loved coming out to see me, purring away to me, thoroughly enjoying her day. An absolute charmer.
2          SZWED’S MC MISSY - such a beautiful lady, two years three months old.                
She had a long, soft coat, a very attractive shade of blue, and large, appealing yellow-green eyes.  A gentle, quiet lass, who was rather shy about coming out, but enjoyed letting me stroke her and talk to her when she was back in her pen.  

ROYAL-CANIN MIDLANDS NON-PEDIGREE STAKES - GINGER OR GINGER AND WHITE / TORTIE OR TORTIE AND WHITE
1          ROSSI AND EDGAR’S MC NAUGHTY - a delightful and charming lady, six years old, who certainly didn’t live up to her name.  She was so beautiful with her long, soft coat attractively marked in delicate tortie and white.  Such a happy and gentle lass, she enjoyed coming out to let me make a fuss of her.  A lovely girl.
2          GUY’S SIMBA - a large, cuddly, appealing  one year one month old fellow, with superb, big, orange eyes.  He had a long, soft coat, an attractive shade of red with tabby markings.  A delightful, placid, gentle boy who was very happy to come out to be admired 
3          TOOTH’S MAXI - a very handsome young lad, one year two months old.  He had a beautiful long coat, red silver tabby, with an attractively marked tabby and white face, with orange eyes.  He wasn’t sure about coming out at first, then decided he would be perfectly happy to sit on the trolley and watch what was going on.

ROYAL-CANIN MIDLANDS NON-PEDIGREE STAKES - AOC
1          JONES’ MAXWELL - a calm, gentle and friendly boy, twenty-one months old. He was very handsome with his short glossy coat, a beautiful shade of blue with spotless white bib and socks.  His face was very attractive with lovely green eyes, long white whiskers and white chin.  He was so happy to come out and either stand on the trolley or be cuddled. 
2          JARECKI’S SPOOKS - a delightful lad, seven months old.  He had a long soft black smoke coat and lovely yellowish-green eyes.  So happy and alert, he loved coming out, very interested in all that was going on.  A charming young man,  enjoying the show.
3          SZWED’S MC MISSY.   

ADULT OR KITTEN WHO WAS A RESCUE OR STRAY
1          OVERTON’S MOOMIN.
2          JONES’ MAXWELL.
3          BATES’ DOMINO - a very unusually marked fellow, one year eight months old.  He had a sparkling white short coat, with some black markings.  Such a charming and friendly boy, he enjoyed letting me cuddle him so he could have a good look round.

AC ADULT OVER THREE YEARS OLD
1          ASSINDER’S OLLIE.
2          BUCKLEY’S MC MALCOLM - a large, very handsome lad, three years old.  His sleek, glossy coat was a rich ginger, with superb classic tabby markings.  An impressive boy, very friendly and happy to come out to see me.
3          WEXLER’S WOODHOUSE WOODY - a very handsome fellow, seven years six months old.  He had such a sleek, glossy, dense black coat.  Unfortunately, he was feeling very shy today and didn’t want to leave the safety of his pen.

ADULT OR KITTEN NEVER SHOWN BEFORE
1          TOOTH’S MAXI.

CHARITY CLASS - AC LH OR SH ADULT OR KITTEN
1          GUY’S SIMBA.
2          JARECKI’S APPOLLO.
3          WEXLER’S WOODHOUSE WOODY.

HANDSOMEST MALE ADULT OR KITTEN - A
1          HILL’S MC SAM- a very handsome boy, with a very attractive long haired ginger tabby and white coat.
2          ROSSI AND EDGAR’S OZZY - handsome lad, very attractive and unusual sleek glossy tabby and sparkling white coat
3          BATES’ DOMINO.

HANDSOMEST MALE ADULT OR KITTEN - B
1          JARECKI’S REMUS.
2          JARECKI’S APPOLLO.
3          HUNTER’S GIZRATTY - a large, very handsome blue tabby with gorgeous green eyes.

ADULT OR KITTEN WITH THE MOST EXPRESSIVE EYES - MALE
1          JARECKI’S REMUS- gorgeous large blue eyes, set off by such an attractive face - very expressive.
2          HUNTER’S GIZRATTY - lovely expressive green eyes.
3          GUY’S SIMBA - large, appealing orange eyes

ADULT OR KITTEN WITH THE MOST EXPRESSIVE EYES - FEMALE
1          TOWNSEND’S MC ELLIE - large appealing green eyes in a very beautiful face.
2          SZWED’S MC MISSY - beautiful greenish yellow eyes in a soft blue face.
3          OVERTON’S MOOMIN - large, alert and appealing green eyes.

Top of page

Mrs S Tokens

Thank you to Daphne and the committee for their kind invitation to judge at the Maine coon show once again. The gift was very much appreciated. I had a superb day with some lovely cats to judge. Thank you for asking me back I thoroughly enjoyed it.
AOC PREMIER FEMALE; GR PC; Rabey SUPREME UK & IGR PR DAIRYMAINE SARNIA CHERIE tortie tabby girl just over five years old and a super looking lass with excellent strong bone and very good weight. Ears large in size set quite high with a good width apart and having small tufts and nice furnishings. Eyes with a slightly oblique aperture and set and green eyes. Cheeks fairly full and high set cheek bones. Square muzzle. Very good breadth and depth to the chin. Varying lengths to the coat which has a soft top coat and very good undercoat. Tail with profuse and flowing fur and reaching the shoulders. Very good red and black to the coat with tabby markings evident. RES GR PC; Richardson & Harding PR JACKSONTAILS TITCHITOT tortie silver tabby. Rectangular body shape. Large tufts with good furnishings, high set ears a good width apart. Green colouring to well shaped eyes. Slight concave curve at the nasal bridge. Level bite. Nice depth to the chin I would have liked a little more breadth. Square muzzle. Cheeks fairly full and cheek bones high set. Very good coat length with a soft texture to the top coat and a small amount of undercoat present. Tabby markings of a very good black with some silver evident. Nice depth of red and black to the coat to form the tortie pattern. Tail just reaching to the shoulder blades and is well covered.
BROWN OR BLUE TABBY WITHOUT WHITE ADULT MALE; 1 CC & BOB Smith COLORDALE HARLEY brown classic tabby not quite two years old and showing lovely sound bone and very good substance. Ears large in size with long tufts and small furnishings, set quite high with a good width apart. High set cheek bones with the cheeks fairly full. Medium length nose with a slight concave curve at the nasal bridge. Level bite. Nice depth a little more breadth to the chin. Square muzzle. Green eye colouring to nicely shaped eyes. Coat of varying lengths with a well marked butterfly and oysters to the flanks. Soft texture to the top coat and a nice depth of undercoat coming through. Tail nicely covered and reaching the shoulders. Strong black markings on a fairly warm agouti ground colour. 2 Green CH KEVERSTONE ROCKNROLLREBEL brown tabby nearly two and a half years old. Very good bone and adequate weight. Quite a sleek body today. Small tufts to large well set ears. Nice rectangular body shape. Slightly oblique aperture and set to the eyes which were green in colour. Very shallow concave curve to the nasal bridge. Level bite. Nice depth to the chin, lacking a little in breadth. Small amount of undercoat to a soft texture top coat, moulting quite badly today and therefore not helping. Butterfly to the shoulders and oyster markings to the flanks. Tail with profuse and flowing fur and reaching the shoulders showing a few rings. Good depth of colour to the coat.
BROWN OR BLUE TABBY WITHOUT WHITE ADULT FEMALE; 1 CC Saville ISHCUS CAMILLATHECHICKEN brown classic tabby girl of eighteen months old. Well developed female with strong bone and very good substance. Well furnished ears with long tufts, large in size and set quite high with a good width apart. Slight concave curve at the nasal bridge. Square muzzle. Level bite. Light gold eye colour to well set eyes. In need of a little more breadth and depth to the chin for better balance. Well defined m to the forehead, lines from the corner of the eyes across the cheeks. Small ruff to frame the face. Classic pattern with a nicely marked butterfly and oysters. Tail reaches the shoulders and is nicely covered. 2 Longley ELMCOON MISS YOU NIGHTS  brown classic tabby girl only just over nine months old. Medium size bone structure and adequate weight, feeling a little boney along the spine. Large ears which are set quite high with a good width apart and showing lovely furnishings and long tufts. Eyes with a slightly oblique aperture and set and green in colour. Bite a little undershot. Slight concave curve to a medium length nose. In need of more breadth and depth to the chin. Coat lacking in undercoat today, fairly soft texture to the top coat. Warmth of colour developing to the coat. Butterfly and oysters visible with good facial tabby markings. Tail a touch short in length and is lightly covered with the odd ring. Strong tabby markings to the legs. 
RED TABBY SERIES WITH WHITE ADULT MALE; BOB; Edwards CH OLTOMAINE DARKTOWER red classic tabby and white nearly two years old. Excellent bone and very good weight a really strong boy with a good rectangular body shape. High set cheek bones with the cheeks fairly full. Ears large in size and set quite high with a good width apart. Slightly oblique aperture and set to the eyes which were light gold in colour. Slight concave curve at the nasal bridge. Square muzzle. Level bite. Nice depth to the chin just would have liked a little more breadth. Tail lightly covered and reaching to the shoulders. Soft top coat with a small amount of undercoat. Butterfly to the shoulders, oysters to the flanks. Well marked m to the face. A little solid along the spine. White to the paws and chest. Rich red markings on a good red agouti ground colour.
RED TABBY SERIES WITH WHITE ADULT FEMALE; 1 CC Haynes CH COONVIVIAL SCARLET RIBBONS red tabby and white girl just over four years old. Strong female with lovely weight and bone. Well formed rectangular body shape. Nicely furnished ears with long tufts. Ears large in size set quite high with a good width apart. Cheeks fairly full with high set cheek bones. Light gold eye colouring to well shaped eyes. Shallow concave curve to the nasal bridge. Square muzzle. Level bite. Nice depth to the chin, lacking a little more breadth. White to the paws, chest and tummy with white on the muzzle and a small splodge on the nose. Very good depth of red colour developing with the tabby markings visible. Just about see a butterfly with the oysters a little diffused due to the length of coat. Soft texture to the top coat with some undercoat. 2 Saville ISHCUS MELISA tortie classic tabby and white of fifteen months old. Nice bone and adequate weight. Large ears set quite high with a good width apart. Cheeks having high set cheek bones but I would have liked them a little fuller. Slightly oblique aperture and set to the eyes which were light gold in colour. Square muzzle can be felt. Bite looks level but very much a wriggler and difficult to assess the bite fully. Nice depth to the chin, a little more breadth preferred. Shallow concave curve to the nasal bridge. Soft top coat with a small amount of undercoat. White to the paws, chest and tummy. Well covered tail which reaches to the shoulders. Vibrant colour with tabby markings to the sides and legs. 3 Roberts JEMAHAN CRYSTUL FIRESTAR tortie classic tabby and white of nearly two years old. Nice bone structure and very good weight. Large ears with lovely tufts and good furnishings. Green eyes to slightly oblique aperture and set. I would have liked to have seen a little more width to the cheeks. Shallow profile at the nasal bridge. Square muzzle can be felt. Level bite. Nice depth lacking in breadth to the chin. Very short of undercoat today, soft texture to the top coat. White paws, chest and tummy. Very playful with a lovely temperament. Tabby markings visible and good colours to the coat. Lightly covered tail which reaches to the shoulder blades. Rich red and jet black to form the tortie pattern. 4 Joiner STUKELIN ANGEL GABRIELLE tortie classic tabby and white female of thirteen months old. Medium size bone structure with adequate weight. Ears large in size with long tufts and nice furnishings. High set cheek bones but just lacking in the width to balance. Slightly oblique aperture and set to the eyes. Profile quite straight. Square muzzle can be felt. More breadth required to the chin. Level bite. White to the paws, chest and tummy with a full white collar and white to the muzzle. Strong colouring to the coat of very good red and black. Tabby markings evident all over the body. Small amount of undercoat with a silken top coat. Long tail which is lightly furnished and reaches just beyond the shoulders.
BROWN OR BLUE TABBY WITHOUT WHITE NEUTER MALE; 1 PC Roberts CELTICOON ASWAN BLUE blue classic tabby of just over ten months old. Super strong lad for his age with excellent bone and plenty of substance. Eyes just a touch small in size and showing a light gold colour. Ears large and set quite high with a good width apart. Cheeks fairly full with high set cheek bones. Square muzzle. Nice depth to the chin. Slight concave curve to the nose which was quite broad. Coat soft with some undercoat present. Tabby markings to the face, legs and sides, just a little solid along his back. Tail reaches just beyond the shoulders with profuse and flowing fur. A lovely lad who is still very young. 2 Elson PR COONFLAKES CHARMED ONE brown tabby lad of just over four years old and he ran the winner extremely close. A huge heavy weight lad with superb bone. High set ears which are large in size and showing small tufts and furnishings. Cheeks fairly full with high set cheek bones. Very slight concave curve at the nasal bridge. Nice depth to the chin. Square muzzle. Coat long and full with a nice undercoat. Tail reaches to the shoulders and is very well furnished. Excellent butterfly with nice oyster markings. Good warmth to the coat which had very good black markings. Ruff developing. 3 Taylor SHIMERCOON STAIR WAYTHEVEN brown classic tabby lad of eleven months old. A very well developed lad for his age. Strong bone and lovely substance with a nice rectangular body shape. Tiny tufts and small furnishings to large well placed ears. Very shallow concave curve a the nasal bridge. I would have liked a little more width to the cheeks which had high set cheek bones. Light gold colouring to the eyes which were of a slightly oblique aperture and set. Square muzzle. Level bite. In need of more breadth and depth to the chin. Coat soft in texture with some undercoat. Very good black markings on a warm copper agouti ground colour. Butterfly and oysters visible. Large rounded paws. Tail with profuse and flowing fur reaching the shoulders. 4 Stanton COCOON RUSTIBLUOFTHEROVERS brown tabby lad nearly three years old. Lovely bone and weight. Small tufts to large ears set quite high with a nice width apart. Eyes with a slightly oblique aperture and set and green colour. Very rounded forehead. Shallow concave curve at the nasal bridge. Square muzzle. Level bite. Lacking in breadth to the chin. Ruff to frame the face. Good undercoat with a soft top coat. Well marked butterfly to the shoulders and oysters to the flanks. Spine line. Just looking a little heavy browed today to balance. Well furnished tail which reaches to the shoulders and showing the odd ring.
BROWN OR BLUE TABBY WITHOUT WHITE NEUTER FEMALE; PC WITHHELD 1 Taylor SHIMERCOON KASHMIR brown classic tabby of eleven months old. Lovely bone and weight for her age. Good tufts and nice furnishings to large well placed ears. Lacking in the width of cheeks with high set cheek bones. Light gold colouring to nicely shaped eyes. Straight profile to a medium length nose. Lacking in breadth and depth to the chin. Square muzzle can be felt. Small ruff to frame the face. Very good coat colour and strong tabby markings. Nicely marked butterfly and good oysters to the flanks. Soft top coat and some undercoat. Tail nicely covered and balances with the body. Unfortunately today I felt that she lacks balance and this was why I withheld the certificate, needing more cheeks and a concave curve to the profile. 
BOB; Haynes UK IMP GR PR DAIRYMAINE EMILY brown tabby of just over six years old. Excellent bone and very good weight. Large ears set quite high with a good width apart showing long tufts and very good furnishings. Slightly oblique aperture and set to the eyes which were light gold in colour. Shallow concave curve at the nasal bridge. Level bite. Square muzzle. Nice breadth and depth to the chin. Well defined butterfly and oyster markings. Good undercoat and a lovely texture to the top coat. Tail which reaches the shoulders and is well furnished. A very nice girl.
AC ADULT WITH WHITE MALE; 1 Barletta CH ISHCUS JAMES BOND black and white lad of nearly two years old. A strapping lad with excellent bone and very good weight. Ears large and set quite high with a good width apart and showing very long tufts and good furnishings. Green colouring to nicely shaped eyes. Cheeks fairly full with high set cheek bones. White moustache, paws, chest and tummy. Jet black set off by gleaming white. Gloss to the coat. Very good undercoat. Well balanced type. Tail with profuse and flowing fur and balances with the body. 2 Edwards CH OLTOMAINE DARKTOWER red classic tabby and white.
AC ADULT WITH WHITE FEMALE; 1 Whitmarsh GR CH NORACOON MOLEPOLOLE tortie classic silver tabby and white just over two years old. Strong female with excellent bone and weight. Slight concave curve at the nasal bridge. High set cheek bones with the cheeks fairly full. Slightly oblique aperture and set to the eyes of a light gold colour. Square muzzle. Level bite. Long coat with a nice undercoat. Very good colours of black and red with the tabby markings evident. Silver can be seen to the ruff and around the ears. Well prepared coat. 2 Haynes CH COONVIVIAL SCARLET RIBBONS red tabby and white. 3 Davidson JULESCOON PHOEBE brown classic tabby and white.
AC DEBUTANTE ADULT; 1 Edwards DARKTOWER INDIGO blue lad of fourteen months old.  A huge lad with excellent bone and substance. Slight concave curve at the nasal bridge. Level bite and a square muzzle. Nice depth to the chin. Ears large in size with some tufts and nicely furnished. Cheeks having high set cheek bones and being fairly full. Coat of a good length and showing a soft top coat with a small amount of undercoat. Sound blue colour which is even all over. Tail nicely furnished and balances with the body. 2 Chadwick KITTAS DOLLY DREAMCOAT brown tabby and white just over three years old. Lovely bone and weight to this female. Rectangular body shape. Slightly oblique aperture and set to green coloured eyes. Nice profile with a slight concave curve. Cheeks fairly full with high set cheek bones. Square muzzle. Lacking in breadth to the chin. White to the paws and chest. Small amount of undercoat and a soft texture to the top coat. Nicely covered tail. 3 Chambers HUGMETIGHT PEEKABOO brown classic tabby and white.
AC BREEDERS KITTEN FEMALE; 1 Chadwick LIONMAINE MASAI MARA brown classic tabby of five months old. Pleasing expression with well set ears which are high and open. Good bone and nice weight for her age. Lovely width to the cheeks and a slight concave curve at the nasal bridge. Square muzzle developing. Little more breadth to develop to the chin. Coat with a soft top coat and small amount of undercoat. Good classic pattern with a well marked butterfly, oysters to the flanks. Nice tabby markings to the legs. Tail reaches the shoulders. 2 Broom MYNDMACOON CRISSMISS EVE brown classic tabby and white of six months old. I would like to have seen a little more width to the cheeks. Square muzzle can just be felt. Level bite. Lacking in breadth and depth to the chin. Soft texture to the top coat and a small amount of undercoat present. Nicely covered tail which balances with the body. Classic pattern developing with a good butterfly and oysters can be seen. Warmth of colour still coming through. 3 Barletta COONTASTIC MELIKAH tortie classic tabby and white.
AC BREEDERS KITTEN FEMALE; 1 Hewitt CHETTACOON DOLLY MIXTURE tortie tabby and white girl of five months old. Nice size and weight developing. Ears set quite high with a good width apart. Cheeks having high set cheek bones, just would have liked a little more width to them. Chin needs a little more depth and breadth to balance. Square muzzle can be felt. Light gold colouring to nicely shaped eyes. Very good coat colours with white to the paws, chest and tummy. Some undercoat present. 2 Roberts KATEMAZ SAVANNA SILVA SANDS blue tortie and white of five months old. Eyes just a touch round at present but showing a light gold colour. Shallow concave curve at the nasal bridge. Level bite. Square muzzle. Cheeks fairly full with high set cheek bones. Pale blue and cream patches to the coat. Soft top coat with a small amount of undercoat. Tail lightly furnished and reaching the shoulder blades. 3 Dunn & Evans ELMCOON WILDFIRE tortie classic tabby and white.
AC NON BREEDERS NEUTER FEMALE; 1 Rabey SUPREME UK & IGR PR DAIRYMAINE SARNIA CHERIE tortie tabby.  2 Richardson & Harling PR JACKSONTAILS TITCHINTOT tortie silver tabby. 3 Garland GR PR COONARIA CATERINA brown classic tabby.
MOST EXPRESSIVE EYES; 1 Haden KIRMINAC EBONY AND IVORY. 2 Sandford KATMEA MALI CHITO. 3 Taylor KADACOON FYTCHEY BEAR. 4 Roberts JEMAHAN CRYSTUL FIRESTAR.
JOE BURY MEMORIAL CLASS; 1 Richardson & Harding PR JACKSONTAILS ROSSINI. 2 Fitzhardy PR DAIRYMAINE EDWARD ELGAR. 3 Wilkinson COONTASTIC EDVARDO.

Top of page