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Many thanks to my steward Wayne Vessey who helped me through what was a very busy day. I enjoyedhis company and he was very good at keeping me on track.
ORIGINAL FOREIGN GRAND CHAMPION MALE
GR CH. Desolla’s GRAND CHAMPION BRUNNBAKEN’S SABESI.
Usual Aby with the most charming nature, he just loves everybody. Nice head overall, profile just a wee bit straighter than ideal. Well placed ears, chin could have more strength, teeth untidy but his bite is level. Weighty muscular body, lovely limbs and tapered tail. Excellent coat colouring fair texture very slightly open on the day. I think he must have been busy advertising his wares, as the aroma of stud cat was very evident as we approached his pen. A real pleasure to handle none the less.
RES GR. Wisneiwski & Smith’s CH INDASIA PHANTOM OF THE OPERA
Cornish rex, lovely cream boy. Slightly narrow at his muzzle. Fairly good profile, chin could have more depth. Nice ear set and expression when he relaxed, but eyes can sometimes appear a bit on the round side. Stylish bodylines, lovely paws and correct length tail. Coat neatly waved generally, just a bit thinner and slightly flatter on his spine area. Rather nasty stud tail at the moment.
BURMESE GRAND CHAMPION FEMALE
GR CH. Tegg’s IGR CH BLOOMERS BARONESS BELCHAMP Lilac tortie.
A nicely balanced girl with very expressive eyes which were of good colour, shape and size. Defined break in profile, level bite and fairly good depth to chin. Ears medium in size, broad at base, rounded at the tips and showing a forward tilt.
Well muscled body of pleasing conformation. Super coat, soft in texture and lying close. Pleasing lilac with shades of cream throughout. Well presented in lovely healthy condition.
RES GR. Riddle’s GR CH CHATHERA PRECIOUS PEARL
Choc tortie with a slightly worried expression. Another very lovely example. Good profile lines, chin has depth but is very slightly set back. Expressive eyes of good colour. Well placed ears with gently rounded top of head between. Strong body of good overall conformation and weight. Attractive colouring. Warm chocolate with shades of red. A charming girl.
ORIGINAL FOREIGN GRAND PREMIER MALE
GR PR Bower’s UK & IMP GR PR GREMECA MEATLOAF.
Black smoke Cornish. One of my all time favourite cats, now starting to show his age a bit, but at well turned 14 that’s not too surprising. Just perfect head with typical Cornish expression sadly lacking in many of today’s Cornish cats. Firm body of correct proportions. Lovely paws and correct tail to balance his size. Soft coat well waved over his entire body and all down his legs. It will be sad when he retires but I would be more saddened if he could only be awarded low placings. He does so deserve a happy retirement before that happens. What a fine ambassador for the breed he has been.
RES Deacon PR KOORAHK KEUN JY
Korat. Very slightly longer nose and a bit narrow at the muzzle. Fair chin and level bite. Typical expression to his lovely eyes which are a good colour. Well placed ears of good shape and size, flared at the base, giving an alert expression. Good body shape limbs and tail, all in proportion. Very nice coat showing desired silvering. Well presented.
AOV FOREIGN GRAND PREMIER MALE
GR PR BAYLEY’S PR. NEMOREZ AZUREDELIGHT
Blue Tiffanie Short wedge with acceptable break in profile and level bite. Fair eyes.
Chin could have more depth. Very solid body of good weight and size. Lovely limbs and correct tail to balance. Beautiful coat, well groomed. Not easy to handle but not at all aggressive.
AOV FOREIGN GRAND PREMIER FEMALE
GR PR Moreland’s TOBYSDEN FANTASIA
Brown spotted Bengal, a super cat well shown in tip top condition. Pleasing overall type, good strong body, sturdy limbs and nice tail to balance his size. Superb coat quality, perfect texture, clearly marked. Shy but not aggressive.
USUAL ABYSSINIAN MALE
BOB Desolla’s GR CH BRUNNBAKENS SABESI.
USUAL ABYSSINIAN ADULT FEMALE.
1 cc Lockwood’s SYRINX VOILETTA
A little shy but bit of a madam too. Nice profile line, fair chin, level bite. Lovely expressive eyes and well set ears. Good body shape, limbs and tail. Superb coat of good texture and colouring. Very clear ticking, solid tail tip and small heels.
2nd Harrison’s MERRYDANCER DAISY
Another little madam with a good ‘look’ to her. Large tufted well set ears which I just loved. Fair profile and chin. Nice muscular feel to her body, dainty limbs and good tail to balance. Coat close lying, not a rich in colour as the winner, but clearly ticked.
Well presented in good condition.
CORNISH REX ADULT MALE
1 cc Wisniewski & Smith LARKFIELD MAKEWAYFOR INCA
Black smoke youngster, slightly apprehensive but handled well. I think maybe his apprehension was making his eyes look a bit on the round side, which spoilt his expression somewhat. His ears were rather ‘mobile’ too, again I considered due to
how he was feeling. Slender body, lovely paws and tail long enough to balance. Soft gently waved coat, slightly thinner on his spine. Well shown.
CORNISH REX ADULT FEMALE
BOB Desolla’s IGR CH INDASIA MIRISKA
Blue smoke girl I have handled more times than I can count, looking very good today. Beautiful type and typical Cornish expression.
KORAT ADULT MALE
1 cc Nichol’s CH TINY GLAM HOO-A JY
Very mature boy of going on 6 years with well developed jowls. Bump and downward curve in profile. Pink pigmentation on his nose. Medium sized ears set wide, fairly firm chin. Very strong muscular body and good size and weight. Good shaped tail but it seemed very slightly short to balance his body size. Very good silvering on his close lying coat which was a fraction thicker on his shoulders just now.
2 Edward’s GR CH KOORAHK PEE SAKORN
A pleasing lad with nicely balanced type overall. Nice eyes but colour not as good as the winners. Fair chin. Good body shape, limbs and tail. Coat short, fine and close lying. Showing some light silvery sheen overall. Well presented.
KORAT ADULT FEMALE
1cc & BOB Nichol’s GR CH NIKELSILVA LUNA
Super example of the breed with balanced type and illustrating the heart shaped head perfectly. Slight stop in profile followed by downward curve. Ears of good size, shape and set. Fabulous eyes of good colour and set correctly. Colour clear green.
Good body conformation and correct tail to balance. Super coat close lying, glowing with health and breaks when she moves. Very good degree of silvering throughout.
A well presented girl looking at her peak.
2 Hawkin’s CH HIBREEZE NIMNUAN LALIWAN
Mature girl of 8yrs 9months. Another super girl who said she’d seen it all before.
Good overall type, well set ears of correct size and shape. Expressive green eyes.
Cute pink patch on her nose. Compact body well muscled and of good shape.
Pleasing coat showing some silvering throughout.
EGYPTIAN MAU ADULT FEMALE
BOB Higgins & Kennedy IGR CH ADCINSH SOBEKOTEP MWSHERI
1CC Knight MAUOLOGY SERENITY
Nice type overall. Very slight bump in profile. Level bite and fair chin. Expressive eyes of nice colour. Good body shape, limbs and tail. Especially nice coat with super clear markings.
USUAL ABYSSINAIAN NEUTER MALE
1PC & BOB Mappin’s GR PR SYRINX SCHERZO
Slightly grumpy lad with rather a lot to say for himself. Large tufted ears well set.
Very slightly narrow in his muzzle. Expressive eyes of pleasing colour to contrast with his coat. Well muscled body, good limbs and tail. Excellent coat texture, good base colour and clear black ticking. Just a few grey roots…haven’t we all.
CORNISH REX NEUTER MALE
BOB Bower’s UK & IMP GR PR GREMECA MEATLOAF
1PC Marshall’s PR INDASIA RHINESTONE COWBOY
Most attractive lad with pleasing expression when he relaxed, but at other times tending to fullness. Slight muzzle pinch at the moment, which is not helped by the distribution of colour on his face. Stylish body shape, slender limbs and good tail to balance. Nicely waved coat and charming character. Well presented in excellent condition. A pleasure to handle.
KORAT NEUTER MALE
1PC Deacon’s PR KOORAHK KEUN JY Rep
KORAT NEUTER FEMALE
PC & BOB Russell’s KOORAHK SUMI
Not in the best of moods today, so it took a great deal of skilful handling by myself and my steward to enable me to assess her enough to award her certificate. There was no mistaking what breed she was with the perfect ‘look’ in her eyes, which were
large and luminous green. Medium size body, lovely paws and dainty feet. Tail heavier at it’s base and tapered to the tip. Pleasing coat quality with silvery sheen throughout. My thanks to everyone who entered cats under me.
I thank Dorothy, Ann, Maureen and the rest of the committee for the invitation to judge at their show. Suzy Blackbourn stewarded for me and was a great help.
Black Adult, Male: 1 CC & BOB: OAKES’ CH JENZJEWELS ZACHARIE (1) 16/05/08. Young male who is still a little immature but he has a good shape to his body, nice bone and a tail length in proportion. Although his head is not perfectly smooth he has good type with a broad head, neat ears, pale orange eyes, a broad short nose, level bite, round cheeks and a strong chin. His coat is a good length, well groomed and almost sound.
Red Adult, Male: 1 CC & BOB: STEPHENSON’S WESTHOLME ROCKNROLL. (4) 09/04/08. Only a youngster but a good size with nice type. He has a cobby body with strong bone and a short tail. His round head has good width between neat ears, a short broad nose, level bite (with one incisor out of alignment), round orange eyes, nicely rounded cheeks and a good chin. His soft mid red coat has been stripped out so that he has no ruff but the colour is sound to the roots.
The rest of my classes were miscellaneous and I am happy to give anyone a verbal critique. I can be contacted on 01484 711493 between 6pm and 9pm most evenings.
My thanks to Dorothy for inviting me to judge at this show and to the committee for making me feel welcome. It was nice to see so many familiar faces after my time away from the fancy. Thanks must also go to my friend Kaye Wilson who (foolishly) volunteered to steward for me and was great support on the day. Perhaps I may return the favour…some day.
Class 824 - SUPER PET: AC LONG/SEMI LONGHAIR MALE
SP Jackson’s MC SIMBA What a charming boy!! Lovely, large framed, red tabby boy. Trim and athletic physique…no flabby tummy here. Beautifully prepared and presented. His flowing coat had been groomed to perfection, no snarls or tags as warrants entries into this class. He wore his lovely large ear furnishings with confidence. His eyes were large, bright and expressive. Later he began to demonstrate how one should swish the plumed tail to its best advantage. Stylish boy….
Class 826 – SUPER PET: AC SHORTHAIRED, MALE
SP Kidd’s MC ALFRED What a sweet and delightful boy. Beautifully presented and prepared, tabby and white boy. I had to check my judges book again as I thought he was too pretty to be a male. He was calm and confident; a delight to handle. The white of his coat was pristine and the tabby pattern he wore on the white like a designer jacket was accessorised by a splotch on his nose and a cream splotch under his chin, sporting a fashionable solid black spine line…very chic. Lovely large, bight eyes that were to die for. He wears his 11 years like a much younger cat….stupendous exhibit…a stunning example of a real HP show cat and a credit to his owner. A real pleasure for him to be my BIS cat.
Res SP Jackson’s MC ALEX Asleep in his litter tray…bless! And what a tart this boy turned out to be…he knows how to work a judge!! Well defined tabby markings on his head. The tabby markings on his flank were not quite as well defined but overall, ..very attractive. Perhaps could have done with a tad more show preparation…however it is that time of year when they are losing their coats. He was very experienced and friendly boy…just what this judge needs. I would suggest however that rolling around on the trolley with your legs in the air, does nothing for your well endowed middle…some things are better to be laid on and not put on display. Another delightful exhibit and unfortunate to be up against my winner today.
Also Stewart’s MC BOBBIT Large and loveable boy but unfortunately overweight. Black tabby with very expressive eyes that offered silent observation with every tweak of his eyebrows. Longer hairs on this boy gave him quite an unkempt appearance especially since his coat was quite open and could have done with more show preparation. I remember this boy from many years ago and he’s still as delightfully sweet and friendly now as he was then. Exactly the temperament that one would expect of a HP show cat. Lovely to see an old friend.
Class 827 – SUPER PET: AC SHORTHAIRED FEMALE
SP Kidd’s MC DAISY Younger lady..only 3 years old but wore her serenity like a much older cat. She looked quite the unassuming black and white cat in her pen but once out and in our arms she just sparkled her way into our affections. The black of her coat was glossy and her white was clean and bright. I loved the fact that in all those pink pads she had one black pad. She was our wrap-around cat of the day, using her paws and tail to her advantage. She loved being on her back in our arms and was generous with her cuddles and affection. She was very inquisitive and wanted to know what was going on all around her. A lovely sweet girl who was a pleasure to handle. Another super example of a HP show cat.
Res SP Bower’s TALLULAH A much older lady than my winner but looking exceptionally good for her age. Her heritage is quite obvious but does make for a very pretty exhibit. A blue tortie with a splendid white bib, sporting a close curly coat. Her coat felt glorious …I could have squidged her for quite sometime but that would have just become perverse. Her colouring was beautifully subtle..as one would expect of a dilute tortie. Unfortunately could have done with a tad more show preparation.
Also Hutchinson’s LILYBETH This young lady was not a happy bunny although my steward was able to handle her without it becoming a major issue. Beautifully prepared and exquisitely presented this very pretty girl perhaps would have done better if she hadn’t been so nowty on the day. She was sporting a nick in one of her ears suggestive that she’s nowty at home from time to time too. She had big, beautifully bright eyes that were pale in colour. She was a wonderously muscular cat who’s coat was a dead give away to her heritage. Fabulous coat with beautiful markings that was fine, soft and laid close to the body. Just wish her language had been a bit more socially acceptable.
Class 829 – BLACK & WHITE SH ADULT 1st & BOC Kidd’s MC DAISY
Class 833 – AOC SHORTHAIR ADULT 1st & BOC Jones’ MAXWELL Another beautifully prepared and presented exhibit. A dark grey coloured coat with an unmistakeable, brilliant white patch on his tummy. A shy but exceptionally sweet boy who handled well. Lovely bright eyes that were interested in everything that went on in the show hall despite his shyness. He felt glorious to the touch, another measure of his owners attention to detail concerning his show preparation. Keep up the good work.
2nd Jones’ WEEBLE Sadly this boy was not happy at coming out of his pen and therefore was difficult to assess. He just wanted to be left alone and his stress was manifesting into physical symptoms. Pretty colour of cream on quite a fluffy coat. Good size and well developed for his 10 months. I hope that he settled down once he was home and in familiar arms.
Class 836 – AC LONGHAIR OR SEMI LONGHAIR KITTEN I have given the exhibitor and show team the benefit of the doubt concerning the title of this class as according to the catalogue and my judges book, both exhibits entered are shorthaired. 1st Davies’ LIBBY If they did korats in tortie coats..this girl would have fit the bill perfectly. And what awful language from such a young lady!! Naughty tortie indeed. However she was all mouth and no trousers. Although a blue tortie, there were ghost tabby markings on her legs and tail. Her one cream foot sported pink pads…which I loved. A lovely heart shaped faced with lovely golden eyes. She obviously was not happy with us so we didn’t force the issue. I hope she settles down into her show career.
Class 837 – AC SHORTHAIR KITTEN 1st & BOC Jackson’s MILLIE What a chocolate box kitten!! Adorably sweet! Very attractive blue tabby and white colouring. Very exotic looking with a wide innocent and trusting expression. She loved us to bits and would happily have stayed tucked in the crook of my arm for the duration of the day. Well presented and prepared, a happy baby who took everything in her stride and let nothing upset her equilibrium. A joy and a delight to cuddle. Thank you to her owner.
2nd Doran’s GINGEE Another youngster with bad language…what is with the youth of today? What a beautiful coat; spotted tabby of what looked to be a sorrel colour absolutely dripping with golden glitter although I could see no white despite the description in my book. Well presented. Very tense and unhappy young man when we had him out. However, after judging I saw him with his owner whom he obviously adored, just lolling in her arms. I understand that this was his first show so perhaps his earlier behaviour was understandable. I do hope that he settles down into his show career and begins to enjoy it.
Class 840 – Ac Junior Adult 1st Jones’ MAXWELL, 2nd Jones’ WEEBLE
Class 841 – AC VETERAN ADULT 1st Kidd’s MC ALFRED, 2nd Stewart’s MC BOBBIT, 3rd Bower’s TALLULAH
Class 844 – AC BEST GROOMED ADULT 1st Hutchinson’s LILYBETH
Class 845 – AC STRAY OR RESCUE ADULT 1st Kidd’s MC ALFRED, 2nd Jackson’s MC ALEX, 3rd Jones’ MAXWELL
Class 849 – AC DEBUTANTE KITTEN 1st Doran’s GINGEE
Class 850 – AC BEST GROOMED KITTEN 1st Davies’ LIBBY
Class 853 – RADIUS KITTEN 1st Davies’ LIBBY, 2nd Doran’s GINGEE
Class 854 – AC VISITORS KITTEN 1st Jackson’s MILLIE
My thanks to Dorothy for inviting me to judge at the Manchester.Thankyou also to my good friend Anne Minshall who came to steward for me and kept me streaa free throughout the day.
AC BRITISH ADULT MALE
1ST Mr & Mrs A & C Neale’s Positively Zambezi [15] 21.05.08
Very stunning black male.Excellent British type.Lovely large round head with good width between well set ears.Round well set eyes of a deep gold colour.Short broad nose,level bite strong chin.Square muzzle with well developed cheeks.Cobby muscular body of good weight and substance.Strong firm thick limbs and firm paws.Tail correct length and thickness.Beautiful,short,crisp and dense coat,jet black in colour and sound right down t5o the root.A lovely boy.
2nd Mr & Mrs L & A Stubbs’ Iracats Asterix [IMP] [16] 01.11.07
Another large very masculine boy.Good large round head with well set but slightly tall ears.Short very broad nose.Eyes are round and of good colour but are a bit deep set.Level bite good chin.Well developed cheeks.Muscular body with good width across shoulders and chest.Strong limbs and round firm paws.Taill correct thickness and length.Short dense sound coat of deep dark blue.For me this boy did not have a typical British look to his face due I think to his very broad nose and his deep set eyes.
3rd Mrs J Kirk & Mrs T Juhasz’ Pinemartin Armani [16] 25.05.08
Pretty very femine looking boy.Round British appleshaped head with a good width between well set ears.Perfectly round eyes of a good orange colour.Short broad nose,level bite good chin.Cobby body of a good size and weight for age.Strong limbs and firm paws.Tail correct length and thickness.Coat a good length but very soft.A medium blue colour sound to roots.A promising boy who needs time to mature.
AC BRITISH ADULT FEMALE
1ST Mrs P Kidd’s CH Makewayfor Krestaamelia [30s] 03.10.05
Powerful masculine looking female.Round head,good width between small neat ears which fit well into the contours of the head.Short broad nose level bitechin falls away slightly.Round pale green eyes set well apart.Broad well developed muzzle and cheeks.Cobby body of good bone and substance.Short strong limbs on firm rounded paws.Tail correct length with rounded tip.Coat short and crisp with good density. Well defined pattern with good contrast between black pattern and silver ground colour.Clear facial markings and necklaces..Overall good spots but some linkage near shoulders.Rings visible on tail.
2nd Mrs L D Burnell’s Burleaway Ralette [39] 08.05.08
Fine boned female who at present is going through a gangly stage.Small round head with neat ears with good width between.Round green eyes with the required jet black eyeliner.Short broad nose with brick red nose leather.Level bite weak chin.Tail correct thickness and length.Compact body but needs more muscle.Fine boned limbs round paws.Evenly tipped coat of acceptable length but soft and flat lying.Nice girl but needs more time to mature
AC BRITISH BREEDERS ADULT
1ST Mrs P A Kidd’s IGR CH Kresta Edwin [18a] Male 14.03.01
Powerful masculine boy with excellent British type.Round appleshaped head .Rounded brow with broad top of head with good width between well set neat small ears.Short broad nose with slight bump.Round eyes of excellent colour.Level bite,firm chin.Lovely muzzle with well developed cheeks.Cobby muscular body.Short strong limbs,firm rounded paws.Tail correct shape and length.Short coat of a good texture.Well defined pattern for a blue silver tabby.Visible M on head clear eye ribbons.Fairly clear butterfly and unbroken spine line with the parallel line either side.Both oysters matching.Good contrast between pattern and silvery pale blue ground colour.Excellent condition for age.
2nd Mrs M Wade’s CH Rodwayne Barbarossa [40/7] Male 03.07.04
Another mature handsome boy.Lovely round head with well placed neat ears.Round expressive eyes set well apart of a good blue colour.Short broad nose.Unable to assess his bite but firm chin.Lovely muzzle with rounded well developed cheeks.Cobby masculine body standing on well boned strong limbs and firm paws.Excellent length and texture to coat.Creamy white body colour with some tonal shading.Pale cream matching points.
A lovely boy.
3rd Ms F Harrison’s CH Alfresca Venus Littlegem [18] Female 12.03.07
Cobby girl with rounded head with small neat ears set well apart and a good width to forehead.Short broad nose.Level bite good chin.Compact cobby bodyShort thick legs firm paws.Tail correct length and thickness but with thinner tip than normal.Fairly short coat with good texture.M visible on headeye ribbons and 3 necklaces.Nice butterfly oysters nearly matching Right hand side slightly elongated.3 tail rings.A little tetchy today.
AC BRITISH NON-BREEDERS ADULT MALE
1st Mrs J Kirk & Mrs T Juhasz’ Moviestars Legend Maker [17] 07.04.08
Well grown boy of substantial weight.Round head with well set ears with good width betweenWell set lovely round eyes of deep orange.Short broad nose.Level bite firm chin.Square muzzle with well developed cheeks.Cobby mascukine body with strong limbs and firm rounded paws.Good length and density to coat which although a pleasing cream colour did have some tabby markings..
2nd Ms F Harrison’s IGR CH Adcinsh Silver Edwin [30s] 31.03.05
Strong masculine male.Lovely round head with broad forehead and well set ears with good width between.Well set eyes of correct colour.Short broad nose with slight bump.Level bite good chin.Compact cobby body with well boned limbs and firm paws.Short crisp coat showing good contrast with black pattern and silver ground colour.Spots not round but elongated.
3rd Mr & Mrs L & A Stubbs’ Iracats Asterix {IMP] [16] 01.11.07#
AC BRITISH NON-BREEDERS ADULT FEMALE
1st Miss T Twentyman & Mr M Skovlu’s Farleywood Daisy [40/4] 12.06.08
Well grown girl for age.Lovely round head with well set neat ears.Round eyes of pale blue Short broad nose.Level bite good chin.Well rounded muzzle and cheeks.Good muscular cobby body for female Medium boned legs with rounded paws Tail correct length and thickness.Short crisp coat of magnolia white with some shading on flanks.Points a pleasing lilac colour
2nd Ms P Pennington’s Fernways Vanilla Skye [28] 03.02.05
Mature looking female.Nice round head.Good width between well set ears.Round expressive eyes of pale gold.Short broad nose.Level bite good chin.Square well developed muzzle and cheeks.Broad chest cobby body.Short thick limbs firm paws.Tail correct thickness and length.Coat short and dense but a bit soft.Well mingled blue and cream with all four paws broken.
3rd Mrs S A Bell’s Charmoden Anny [28] 15.05.08
Well grown girl for age.Nice round head with well set ears.Round eyes of pale gold colour.Short broad nose.level bite good chin.Slightly pinched in the muzzle.Cobby weighty girl with broad shoulders and chest.Strong firm limbs and paws.Tail correct length and thickness.Short coat a little soft at present.Well mingled blue and cream with only 3 paws broken.Lovely girl for age
AC BRITISH SENIOR
1ST Mrs M Wade’s CH Rodwaye Barbarossa [40/7] Male 03.07.04
2nd Mrs P Kidd’s CH Makewayfor Krestaamelia [30s] Female 03.19.05
3rd Ms F Harrison’s IGR CH Adcinsh Silver Edwin [30s] Male 31.03.05
My thanks to the Club for their invitation to this busy Show ably overseen by Mrs Tomlinson and her colleagues, Msdms Spottiswood and O’Dowd. Ross Davies stewarded for me for the first time and I hope it won’t be the last as he was a super steward and I had a most enjoyable day; I trust he did too.
IMPERIAL CLASS. ORIENTA GRAND CHAMPION MALE.
IMP GR CC to ARMITAGE’S GR CH CHAPELROSE OHMEOHMY. (37a) 1yr 6mths. Very striking and stylish boy with an excellent equilateral wedge head adorned by large ears spaced beautifully and flared in line, oriental shape and incline to his clear green eyes with a bold imperious gaze. Profile virtually straight, chin slopes back just a tad but muzzle has depth to it, incisors wayward but on average level. Body long and lithe, might have a hint more substance for preference, limbs and tail balance. Coat lies close and is of good soundness, typically slightly dull rather than showing the sheeniness of the blacks, very even blue shade.
IMPERIAL CLASS. ORIENTAL GRAND CHAMPION FEMALE.
1. IMP GR CC Withheld. CORBY & DOLAN’S IKISHIROO KIRASH TAMSIN. (37a) 2yrs. Pretty lady though rather grumbly today. Good type with an even wedge, on which ears of size are well spaced and flared, eyes marginally open, just green around the pupils. Very good profile, chin slopes away a little, excellent bite. Medium body, feminine proportions, balancing limbs and tail. Excellent coat texture, even sound blue. Very pleasing but without quite the presence required in an Imperial lady today
HAVANA KITTEN, MALE.
1. BoB CASSAR-SIMMONDS’ FIORDILISO INFEDELITY. (29) 3mths 2wks. Tot already showing distinction and very good type. Wedge long and even s[porting ears of good size and flare, excellent green oriental eyes. Profile virtually straight, muzzle of depth, formidably mature strong chin, incisors just meet. Well grown body, balancing limbs and tail. Coat still showing kittenish length and fluffiness, hardly a surprise at this age, excellent soundness, warm mid chestnut.
ORIENTAL SPOTTED TABBY NEUTER.
BoB. NELSON’S TIDDLYPOO JUSTIN TYME. MN (38d) 3yrs 2mths. Boy of quite good type with a shorter wedge head, even, crowned by ears nicely spaced and flared though would prefer them just a little larger. Eyes of oriental shape, olive green in tone. Very good straight profile, chin slopes back gently, incisors just meeting. Firm body, proportionate limbs and tail. Coat of good close lying quality, tabby pattern is there on forehead, crown, nape, tail and limbs; spine a little indistinct as are the flank spots that show some linkage. Would like a little more contrast between its sound reds and the ground colour to throw the tabby features into clearer relief
SEAL POINT SIAMESE ADULT MALE.
1. CC. BoB UNDERHILL’S ADATEAM ANTAEUS. 11mths 3wks. Youngster showing good sound type with a strong even wedge, spaced and flared ears of size, oriental shape and incline to his eyes of good blue shade. Strong profile, a hint aquiline, muzzle just a little fine, incisors meet scissored over. Firmly muscled body, limbs and tail balancing, dense seal points, body already quite shaded and somewhat cooler in tone than ideal.
SEAL POINT SIAMESE ADULT FEMALE.
1. CC. MAYBURY’S RICHDALE CHARLIE’SANGEL. 1yr 8mths. Pleasing girl, of sound type. With a strong, even wedge head, proportionate ears, well placed and flared in line, eyes of oriental shape and incline, attractive blue tone. Profile nearly straight, excellent depth of muzzle, incisors meet. Firm, feminine body, matched by proportionate limbs and tail. Coat of good close lying quality, excellent warm seal points and lovely warm body colour for contrast. 2. ARMETT’S MAZPAHS TIGERLILY. 1yr 2mths. Lady with a neat wedge, just a little pinch evident, ears nicely falred and of appropriate size, eyes slightly open, good blue shade. Profile virtually straight, chin lines up, incisors meet. Balanced body, limbs and tail. Seal points matched well, body shaded but of good warm tone.
BLUE POINT SIAMESE ADULT FEMALE.
1. CC. BoB. COUSINS’ OWAISSA WHIMSICAL MIST. 1yr 4mths.Timid lass of good type, dainty, equilateral wedge, well spaced ears of size and flare, very good oriental eye shape and set, blue of depth. Profile almost straight, chin rounds off, excellent level bite. Graceful body, matching limbs and tail. Sleek coat, lovely soft blue points with super contrast to the cool body tone.
SEAL POINT SIAMESE KITTEN, FEMALE.
1. BoB. DAVIES’ WICCANWAYS MORGANA. 5mths 3wks. Well grown youth with a strong, even little wedge ears spaced and showing flared, eye shape good, blue could be a little deeper for preference. Arrogant little profile, excellent depth of muzzle, firm chin ans very even bite. Well developed body, balancing limbs and tail. Kitten coat shown matched seal points with good contrast to the softly shaded body, little paler stripe on proximal dorsal surface of the tail.
SEAL POINT SIAMESE NEUTER MALE.
1. PC. BoB. HOWARD & HANBY’S PR AMARRICHI PRICELESS PRINCE. 2yrs 2mths. Long, long person of strikingly good colour. Elegant wedge, showing a little pinch. Ears of good size and set. Orientally shaped and inclined eyes, pleasing blue. Excellent straight profile, depth of muzzle, chin slopes a little, incisors meet well. Long slim body, proportionate limbs and tail. Matching seal points excellent clear warm toned body for contrast.
BLUE POINT SIAMESE NEUTER FEMALE.
1. PC. BoB. BLACKBOURN’S PLEZETOBE PARDON MYFRENCH 2yrs 2wks. This lady’s French was indeed quite fluent and required a pardon. Lovely even wedge, ears of good size and excellent set, very good oriental eyes of blue. Straight profile, chin a little shallow, bite appeared level what we saw of it. Medium body, limbs and tail in keeping. Very good soft blue points, body rather shaded.
AC JUNIOR ADULT.
1. ARMITAGE’S CHAPELROSE’S GR CH OHMEOHMY. M. (37a) 1yr 6mths. 2. HUDSON’S CH SHADOWSQUAD ANGELODARKNESS. M. (37) 1yr 7mths. Lovely stylish wedge, graced by very good large ears, oriental eyes of clear green. Proud arching profile, notably strong chin, incisors just meeting. Firm long body, graceful limbs, tail to match, tiniest terminal piplet. Excellent typical coat texture, marginally long, gleaming sound black. 3. MOORE’S KINKAJEWSDEN ALLANAH F. (37d) 11mths 1wk.
AC ORIENTAL SENIOR ADULT.
1. YEOMAN’S CH KILMELPHA KARAMIST KYRA. F. (43ps) 3yrs 2mths. Lady of very pleasing type and colour. Even wedge, excellent ears for size and flare, very good oriental eyes of clear light green. Profile straight, chin lines up, incisors meet. Balanced firm body and limbs, could have a little more length of tail for preference. Excellent caramel coat, good apricot breaks, clear undercoat well up each hair shaft, might be a little more clearly white for perfection 2. CORBY & DOLAN’S GR CH IKISHIROO KIRASH TAMSIN. F. (37a) 2yrs.
AC ORIENTAL RADIUS ADULT.
1. RICE’S CH SEIDO SULTRESS OF SWING. F. (37) 1yr 2mths. Girl with a lovely balanced wedge adorned by large flaring ears, eyes oriental and of bright green shade, excellent arrogant expression. Very good straight profile, weak shallow chin , incisors untidy. Lovely lithe body slender limbs, neat paws, balancing length of tail. Gleaming sound black coat occasional scale evident.
AC ORIENTAL MAIDEN NEUTER.
1. ANDERSON’S FIORDILISO EARL GREY. MN (37a). 10mths 1wk. Youngster with a medium length wedge, excellent eyes for shape, colour clear green, ears flared well in line. Very good straight profile, chin rounds off a little, bite marginally over. Firmly muscled body, proportionate limbs and tail. Excellent, excellent coat texture, gleaming surface unusual in this colour, sound mid blue throughout. 2. WEAVER’S FOXYPAWS TILLY BUTTERCUP. FN. (37d) 10mths 3wks. Bit of a cross patch today. Longish even wedge, good ears for size and placement, nice oriental eye shape, colour could be a bit more brilliant. Very good profile, just concave, firm chin, excellent bite. Neat, graceful body, matched by limbs and tail. Coat a soft red with the permitted tabby patterning.
AC SIAMESE ARISTOCRAT ADULT.
1. MAYBURY’S RICHDALE CHARLIESANGEL. F. (24) 1yr 8mths. 2. ARMETT’S MAZPAHS TIGERLILY. F. (24) 1yr 2mths.
AC SIAMESE OR BALINESE BREEDER’S KITTEN.
1. DAVIES’ WICCANWAYS MORGANA. F. (24) 5mths 1wk. 2. CORBY & DOLAN’S IKISHIROO JAM BOUREE. F. (24a) 5mths 2wks. Medium length wedge head on which are set ears of good size and flare, oriental shape to the eyes, set a little straight. Neatest little body, balancing limbs and tail. Coat all of a bristle, points a bluish lilac shade, lovely clear body for contrast.
AC SIAMESE OR BALINESE NON-BREEDER’S KITTEN.
1. CASSAR-SIMMONDS’ SHADOWSQUAD PRADA. F. (32b1) 3mths 1wk. Tiny person of very good type with a lovely broad top to her even wedge between large, flared ears, oriental eyes of deep, deep blue with a lovely wistful expression. Profile shows the gentlest dish, strong chin and bite OK. Body still shows some kittenish plumpness Seal points softly broken, gentle body shading evident. 2. JONES’ MOONTHIEF MYTHIC MERLIN. MN (32 1) 8mths 3wks. Well grown lad, almost adult, with a strong, even wedge, ears good for size and flare, could be a little more widely spaced ideally, eyes of good blue tone. Profile shows again the slightest dish. Strong chin, excellent bite. Big stronf body, matching limbs and tail. Excellent tabby markings, thumb prints, whisker spots, facial and forehead tracings, and leg bars in a warm chocolaty seal, tail ringed in a slightly darker tone, Good body contrast. 3. GILLEN’S NIZMAR SWEET OPTIMIST. F. (24b) 4mths 3wks.
AC SIAMESE OR BALINESE NON-BREEDER’S NEUTER.
1. THORPE’S GR PR JOHPAS SUNNY-JIM. MN. (32a) 3yrs 2mths. Huge gent of simply splendid appearance, in his prime. Large even equilateral wedge head crowned by ears of very good size, spaced and flared beautifully in alignment, excellent oriental eye shape and incline, super depth of blue. Smooth arch to his profile, chin lines up, incisors wandering free, basically they meet. Impressive body size, balanced limbs and tail. Points of soft pale reds, contrasting with a splendidly unshaded warm white body. 2. WEBB;’S PIPPASTRO BOLSHOI. MN (61n) 10mths 4wks. Youth of good type, with a wedge of length balancing ears, nicely set upon it, eyes just a little open, blue could be deeper for preference but quite acceptable.. Profile nearly straight, tiny dent at the bridge, chin and bite good. Very well developed long body for his age, a pleasure to see, balancing limbs and tail. Excellent coat texture, flowing silkily, might be marginally longer over body but he is a young lad as yet, plume well furnished. Soft points colour, body showing very good contrast. 3. BLACKBOURN’S PLEZETOBE PARDON MYFRENCH. FN. (24a) 2yrs 2wks.
AC SIAMESE OR BALINESE JUNIOR NEUTER.
1. WEBB’SPIPPASTRO BOLSHOI. MN. (61n) 10mths 4wks. 2. WEBSTER’S PR NANPEMA RED RUMBA. MN. (32a) 1yr 3mths. Very sleepy gentleman of good type, even wedge on which ears of matching size are well placed and flared, oriental eyes of deep blue, haws marginally over today, but we had interrupted his beauty sleep. Medium sized body, firmly muscled, limbs and tail in keeping. Coat a little long and slightly fluffy, showing matched pale sandy red points with good body contrast. 3. RIGBY’S ADATEAM TIGGER’S LILACMIST. MN. (24c) 1yr 2mths.
AC ORIENTAL ADULT.
1. ARMITAGE’S GR CH CHAPELROSE OHMEOHMY. M. (37a) 1yr 6mths. 2. SHORT’S CHAPELROSE FROM ME TO YOU. F. (37m) 10mths 2wks. Lady with an even wedge, well set ears, oriental olive toned eyes. Profile gently indented at the brow. Chin lines up, bite meets. Body of mid size, matched limbs and tail. Soft cinnamon coat, well broken by various shades of red
This was my first visit to this warm and friendly show, many thanks to Dorothy and
her team for the judging invitation and for the excellent hospitality. I was fortunate to
have some lovely cats to judge. Tom Cassar-Simmonds was my very good steward
and companion for the day – many thanks Tom and I look forward to the next time.
OPEN CLASSES
Oriental Grand Premier Male
IMP GD PC – Hinchcliffe’s GD PR JADEVYN PHARAOH (37fn) 12/09/02. A
handsome neuter, not the largest of cats but he has some excellent qualities and he is
very stylish indeed. Lovely head with excellent top line and large flared ears set to
balance. Oriental eye shape and set with typical expression and very good clear green
colour. Excellent profile and deep strong chin, bite very untidy with several incisors
missing but looks reasonably level. Neck well defined, body of very good length,
perhaps a touch rotund in the middle these days, long slender limbs, whip tail needs
an inch to balance. Super coat colour, hot sandy toned apricot with the bare minimum
of diffuse pattern evident, sound to roots, length good, texture a touch dry down the
spine but lies close. Had a few rude things to say for himself but otherwise handled
well. Excellently presented in tip top condition.
2nd R w/h – Nelson’s GD PR TIDDLYPOO JUSTIN TYME (38d) 25/02/06. A
great big lad of good type. Broad medium wedge with good top of head, ears large
and well set. Oval shaped eyes well set, colour a good mid green. Almost straight
profile, chin a little weak and goes back somewhat, bite is level - albeit rather untidy,
pinch to a muzzle that lacks strength when compared with the rest of the head. Very
good length, substance and tone to body, strong limbs, tail needs an inch to balance.
Rich red coat more in keeping with a red self rather than a spotty as the pattern
generally lacks clarity, there is some reasonably well defined spotting on the sides but
elsewhere is it is quite indistinct. Coat texture gorgeous, short sleek and very close.
The sweetest boy to handle, very friendly and gentle, purring the whole time.
Excellently presented.
Oriental Grand Premier Female
IMP GD PC – Ryan’s GD PR SPINNING JENNY (37g) 26/03/06. Lovely type
and style to this lady with size and substance to boot. Strong head for a female with
excellent top line and large wide based ears set to balance. Oriental eye shape and set
with very good green colour. Strong profile and deep chin with level bite. Body has
good length and substance , tummy line perhaps a tad too comfortable, limbs long and
slender, tapered tail needs an inch to balance. Blue tortie coat a touch on the dark side.
it was well mingled with pale and mid cream and was mainly sound to roots, coat
length and texture excellent, beautifully sleek and close. Super temperament and
condition, excellently presented. I understand this makes her an Imperial today –
many congratulations.
2nd R w/h – Rowe’s GD PR FOXYPAWS SUA LAI (43a) 20/08/05. A neat and
dainty lady of good type. Medium length wedge with good top line, ears in proportion
and well set. Very good shape and set to eyes with excellent vivid green colour.
Almost straight profile and deep chin, bite untidy with only one incisor remaining but
looked reasonably level. Comfortably covered body of medium length, dainty limbs
and neat oval paws, tail to balance. Coat colour a good medium blue, but shaded
pattern very heavy for a mature girl, and I would have expected to see the undercoat
higher up the hair shaft on a cat of this age, coat length and texture very good. A
sweet and gentle lady who was very easy to handle and excellently presented.
A.C. Siamese/Balinese Champion Male
GD CC – Gibbon’s GD CHFOXTWIST AL FRESCO (24b) 14/01/99. A strong
and masculine lad of excellent type. Broad medium wedge with wide top and very
large wide based ears excellently set. Oriental eye shape and set with typical
expression and mid blue colour. Slight dip to nose, good chin, bite very untidy but
level. Long well muscled body in top condition for age, long strong limbs and spoon
paws, tapered tail almost balances but shows some stud tail today. Points colour rather
dark but has good warmth of tone, mask a little brindled. Ivory coat that was
completely un-shaded, most impressive for a 10 year old cat, texture a touch fine.
Handled well and was excellently presented.
A.C. Siamese/Balinese Champion Female
1st GD CC w/h – Linklater’s CH PLEAZETOBE PUREANSIMPLE (24n)
18/04/07. Dainty little queen of good type and style, I have judged this lady fairly
recently and I still have doubts about her colour. Even medium wedge with good top
line and large ears well set. Good shape and set to eyes with brilliant blue colour.
Almost straight profile, chin okay and bite level. Long dainty but weighty body, long
dainty limbs, whippy tail almost balances. Her points colour is more fawnish lilac
than caramel at present, at two years of age she should be much more sludgey toned
than she currently is, and her coat colouring is not quite correct for caramel. Given the
closeness between lilac & lilac-based caramel there are always bound to be cats that
that are somewhere in between the two, and this lady would appear to be one of them.
Coat length and texture good today. Excellent to handle and excellently presented.
2nd – Corby & Dolan’s CH IKISHIROO KIA JAM (24c) 11/10/05. Another dainty
lady who I have also judged very recently. Of good overall type and style with fairly
well balanced head. Eyes of almond shape and set correctly, colour mid blue. Almost
straight profile and good chin, bite untidy but level. Firm toned body of good length,
slender limbs and spoon paws, tail well tapered but needs length to balance. Good
points colour, and almost unshaded magnolia coat of super texture. She is a dear little
queen with an excellent temperament but for me lacked that something extra for the
certificate. Excellently presented.
Oriental Black Adult Female
It is very unusual to have 4 black adults to judge in an Open class these days, so my
thanks to the exhibitors for the opportunity to do so. I just wish that I had had more
than one certificate to give.
CC – Hudson’s CH SHADOWSQUAD ANGELOFDARKNESS 26/09/07. This
stylish lady looked particularly good today, her maturity is good and she does know
how to show herself to the best advantage. Very good head and top line with large
flared ears very well set. Excellent expression to eyes of very good shape and set with
clear green colour. Small dip to nose, firm chin and level bite. Long elegant body
with an excellent firm tone to it, long limbs, tail a little short. Dense sleek glossy
black coat that was really sound to roots. Super temperament and condition,
excellently presented.
2nd – Rice & Rice’s SEIDO SULTRESS OF SWING 13/04/08 . Another very
stylish girl who was most unlucky to be up against the winner, she just lost out on her
bite and lack of maturity today. Very well balanced head with wide top and large
wide based ears very well set. Almond shaped eyes of clear pale green. Straight
profile and firm chin, bite very untidy and looks marginally over. Excellent muscletone
to long body, dainty limbs and good whip tail. Excellent coat, so glossy it was
almost sparkling, with gorgeous close texture. Excellent to handle and beautifully
presented.
3rd – Hogan’s CH SENSUAL MIDNITEMAGIC 10/08/05. Mature lady with some
very good qualities, just one or two minor things putting her down the order today.
Strong head for a female with large ears very well set. Oriental eye shape and set with
mid green colour. Almost straight profile, just a slight bump at the end of the nose,
good deep chin and level bite, small pinch to muzzle. Long firm and elegant body,
long limbs and spoon paws, whip tail needs an inch to balance. Dense black coat that
was sound to roots, but texture a little too fine and lacking the glossy sleekness of the
other two girls today. Excellent to handle and excellently presented.
4th – Helm’s FLOWERDEW MAGIC NOIRE 19/01/08. Very good size and
substance to this lady of good type and style. Medium length wedge, top line could do
with a little more width for balance, ears of good size but set marginally close. Oval
shape to eyes, setting okay, colour mid green. Slight dip to profile, muzzle could be a
little finer, chin good, bite has only a couple of top incisors remaining, which is a pity
in such a young queen. Well covered body of good length and tone, long quite strong
limbs and neat oval paws, tail needs a little more length. Sleek black coat of very
good length and texture and sound to roots, unfortunately she had a good many white
hairs scattered about. Super nature and excellently presented.
A.C. Oriental Longhair Kitten
1st & BOB – Fullerton’s STARAPPEAL SCENESTEALLER (62 43a) 25/10/08.
A strong and very well grown little boy of very good type, the younger of the two
boys in this class but much the larger of the two. Typey head with very good top
and large well furnished ears set to balance. Oriental eye shape and set with good mid
green colour. Strong profile – love his fat nose, good chin and bite. Well developed
and weighty body of good length, longish strong boned limbs and large oval paws,
tail almost balances. Soft mid blue colour to coat, pattern somewhat ambiguous as yet
with the slight visible spotting going almost down to the roots in places, however, as
he is very young and there is plenty of time for the pattern to lift, I gave him the
benefit of the doubt today. Coat length good for age with the plume beginning to fill
out nicely, texture excellent, very silky and fine. A very sweet boy excellently
presented.
2nd – Webb’s PIPPASTRO BLUE CALIFORNIA (62 43a) 17/09/08. This lad is
very stylish indeed, albeit rather dainty for a boy of 7 months. Super head with very
good top line and large very we furnished ears set wide. Oriental eye shape and set
with pale green colour, sporting a slight ”look” today. Good profile and chin with
level bite. Body of good length with weight appropriate to size, slender limbs and
neat paws for this breed. Cool toned mid blue coat colouring, but the pattern is very
dubious at present, - more so than the other boy, with little evidence of any definition
between shading and undercoat and being almost sound in places. Coat length good
for age and texture simply gorgeous, ultra silky and fine. A little shy but gentle,
excellently presented.
Oriental Bicolour Kitten Male
1st & BOB – Davies CHEZ ERAGON OF WICCANWAYS (48b) 16/09/08. A
most attractive boy for type and pattern. Stylish head with very good top line and
large well flared ears set to balance. Super eyes for shape and set with excellent
vivid green colour. Good profile and chin with level bite. Long elegant and firm
toned body with long slender limbs and long whip tail to balance. Chocolate coat
colour good and warm in tone for this breed, white patching in all the right places, on
head and limbs with underbody completely covered to just over the one third
requirement. There is some bleeding of the white into the coloured areas that could do
with a tidy up. Coat medium in length with good close texture. Easy to handle and
excellently presented.
Oriental Bicolour Neuter Male
IC & BOB – Gould’s JADEVYN HONANI (48) 22/11/06. Extremely handsome
neuter boy. Strong head with very good top line and large ears very well set. Oriental
eye shape and set with such a snooty expression as he looked down his broad nose at
me, colour a good clear green. Strong profile and good chin with level bite. Long
elegant yet weighty body, long limbs, tail needs a touch more length to balance.
Dense black coat that was very sound, white shows in all the correct places but as the
underside was merely a narrow strip down the tummy he is very close to not having
enough white as required by the SOP, he does have quite a large patch on the
underside of one of his hind legs which may just put him on the one third, so I
decided to be generous. Excellent texture to coat, glossy and sleek. Super to handle
and excellently presented.
Caramel Point Siamese Adult Female
CC & BOB - Linklater’s CH PLEAZETOBE PUREANSIMPLE (24n) 18/04/07
Red Point Siamese Neuter Male
PC – Webster’s PR NANPEMA RED RUMBA 14/02/08. This boy has good type
and style but is still rather effeminate and needs to mature. Stylish and well balanced
head with very good top and large flared ears well set. Oriental eye shape, set and
expression with good depth of colour. Almost straight profile, chin okay and bite
level. Long slender body with good weight for size, long elegant limbs and spoon
paws, tapered tail needs an inch to balance. Paler but bright red points with limbs
very pale indeed. Medium length warm white coat that was lightly shaded overall,
texture a little dry over the back but lies reasonably well. Very sweet tempered and
easy to handle. Excellently presented.
BOB to – Thorpe & Thorpe’s GD PR JOHPAS SUNNY JIM 16/03/06. A lovely
boy, very stylish and with excellent substance. Very good head for type and strength
with wide top line and large wide-based ears excellently set. Oriental eye shape and
set with very good deep blue colour. Good profile and chin, bite very untidy and
appears marginally under. Long weighty but firm and trim body, long strong limbs,
tail needs length to balance. Good rich bright red points and virtually un-shaded warm
white coat of excellent sleek texture. A little bit grumpy today but handled okay.
Excellently presented.
MISCELLANEOUS CLASSES
A.C. Oriental Debutante Adult
1st – Short’s CHAPELROSE FROM ME TO YOU (37m) F 18/06/08. Dainty
female, only just adult and still rather kittenish as yet. Type good and colouring most
attractive with rich warm tones to both cinnamon and red, coat very sound and of good
close texture. Eye colour good with clear green tones. Tail has a small "pip" at the tip.
Excellent temperament and overall condition.
A.C. Oriental Kitten
1st - Webb’s PIPPASTRO BLUE CALIFORNIA (62 43a) M 17/09/08
A.C. Oriental Breeders Kitten
1st – Cassar Simmonds FIORDILSO INFIDELITY M (29) 15/01/09. A well
grown and promising boy. Lovely expression to eyes with excellent eye colour, vivid
green and true to the SOP. Coat colouring good but showing rather a lot of ghosting at
present, hopefully this will clear. Super tail that was really long and whippy. A very
confident young chap.
A.C. Oriental Neuter
1st - Hinchcliffe’s GD PR JADEVYN PHARAOH (37fn) MN 12/09/02
A.C. Oriental Breeders Neuter
1st - Ryan’s GD PR SPINNING JENNY (37g) FN 26/03/06
2nd - Nelson’s GD PR TIDDLYPOO JUSTIN TYME (38d) MN 25/02/06
A.C. Oriental Radius Neuter
1st - Ryan’s GD PR SPINNING JENNY (37g) FN 26/03/06
2nd – Weaver’s FOXYPAWS TILLY BUTTERCUP (37d) FN 09/06/08. A dainty
and stylish lady neuter. Lovely head with wide top and very good ears. Wicked
expression to hazel eyes. Mid red coat still showing some pattern, texture rather fine
today. Extremely noisy but all bluff it would seem.
3rd - Rowe’s GD PR FOXYPAWS SUA LAI (43a) FN 20/08/05
A.C. Oriental Visitors Neuter
1st - Gould’s JADEVYN HONANI (48) MN 22/11/06
2nd - Anderson’s FIORDILISO EARL GREY (37a) MN 21/06/08. Typey boy with
a stylish head. Eye shape a touch full, colour pale green. Coat colour on the dark side
but length and texture gorgeous.
A.C. Siamese/Balinese Limit Adult
1st – Palmer’s STYPERSON TOP DRAWER (32/1) 01/07/08. I love this lady –
never mind that her ears are too big and hang on the side of her head like bat wings,
when she holds them correctly she looks lovely, her problem is that she is just too
relaxed… The rest of her, type, size, substance, eye shape and colour, is excellent.
A.C. Siamese/Balinese Junior Adult
1st Howard & Hanby’s AMARRICHI AURORA SQUISITA (24b) F 31/05/08. A
very attractive girl for type and colour. Stylish head albeit a touch too long in the
muzzle for true head balance but she has a very good top line to almost do so. Good
points colouring warm mid chocolate. Super coat, completely un-shaded ivory,
texture excellent today.
2nd – Cousin’s OWAISSA WHIMSICAL MIST (24a) F 09/12/07. Stylish female
with a good head and soft pale points colouring. Very good eye colour too.
3rd – Maybury’s RICHDALE CHARLIES ANGEL (24) F 29/08/07. Of good type.
Well balanced head and the chin has a dear little beard. Super eyes for shape set and
colour. Tail has small “pip”
A.C. Siamese/Balinese Senior Adult
1st – Meekings’ GD CH FIROUSI FREEDSPIRIT (32c) F 26/03/03. Beautiful lady
with perfect points colour, soft pale cool toned cream - rarely seen these days. Eye
colour needs to be deeper but then you can’t have everything….
2nd - Corby & Dolan’s CH IKISHIROO KIA JAM (24c) 11/10/05
A.C. Siamese/Balinese Visitors Kitten
1st – Cassar Simmonds’ SHADOWSQUAD PRADA (32b1) F 23/01/09. Gorgeous
little baby, very promising with a short strong wedge and large really wide based ears.
Such an inscrutable expression for a small person and the colour is excellent deep
brilliant blue. She is bit diddy at present but should have a promising future of she
grows well.
2nd – Corby & Dolan’s IKISHIROO JAM-BOUREE (24c) F 19/11/08. A well
grown kitten of fairly good type but slightly strange lilac points colour at this stage, it
appears to have quite a fawny overcast to it. Lovely eye colour, brilliant sapphire.
A.C. Siamese/Balinese Aristocrat Neuter
1st – Blackbourn’s PLEZETOBE PARDON MYFRENCH (24a) FN 18/04/07. An
attractive girl with an appropriate name, the language may or may not be French but it
is certainly very rude…. Good type and style with very good points and eye colour.
My thanks to the committee for inviting me back to the Manchester. I was very lucky to have Stephen Bunce as my efficient steward as it turned out to be an extremely busy day with a huge number of cats in Open Classes. It’s down to his hard work and good company that we managed to get everything finished in time. Some of the Open Classes were really large and it was a privilege to be able to handle such lovely cats.
CHOCOLATE OR LILAC POINT BIRMAN ADULT
CC & BOB, MLYNEK & HAYWARD’S MLYWARD SONIE LAREKIE, 13c4, F, 27.06.08
Lilac Point. A lovely way to start the day, with a gorgeous young lady showing wonderful Birman type. Strong broad, yet feminine head with well filled round cheeks and a medium length nose showing a slight dip in profile. Well placed ears of medium size and in balance with the rest of the head. Large, almost round eyes, quite a deep shade of blue. Well developed muzzle and chin. Level bite. Balanced body of good length and weight for a young female of ten months, with a very well furnished bushy tail, proportionate to body length. Nicely boned limbs, short strong paws. Really silky coat, well developed for age with a full ruff around the neck, its off-white colour contrasted well with the pinkish-grey points, tail was a little paler than the other points. Well marked gloves and full gauntlets which ended about three-quarters of the way up to the hocks, left sock marginally longer than the right. A joy to handle and beautifully presented. Congratulations to her owners/breeders, as I was told after finishing, that this certificate had made her up to Champion today.
USUAL SOMALI ADULT
BOB, HINES’ CH STACYM QUINTESSENCE, 63, F, 27.04.06
A mature female showing elegance and femininity. Proportionately large ears, set high yet well apart, giving her a very alert expression. Head shows a moderate wedge with gentle contours and a slight indentation forming the muzzle. Obliquely set eyes, almond shaped and vivid green in colour. Nose shows a slight break. Level bite. Medium sized body, very well muscled indeed, long elegant limbs, oval shaped feet which were nicely tufted. Tail balanced the body length, quite well furnished and tapering slightly towards the tip. A very well ticked coat with a really rich apricot base colour ticked with black. Well marked face, good darker spineline and top of tail, beautifully marked heels. At the moment she is in shorter coat with a little ruff around the neck, though she did have quite full breeches. Playful and easy to handle.
CC, HINES’ STACYM TANTALITE TEMPTRESS, 63, F, 28.07.08
Only just into adult classes by four days, and this girl also had a lovely rich golden brown colour comprising a warm apricot base which was nicely ticked with black. Lovely large pricked ears, nicely furnished and set quite wide apart. Moderate wedge to the head, showing gentle contours and a slight indentation forming the muzzle, full head breadth still to develop. Good slight nose break with a slight rise to the forehead. Bright green eyes, almond shaped and set obliquely, they were well marked with spectacles and pencil lines. Firm chin of good depth. Well grown for age with a muscular, lithe body and long elegant legs. Nicely furnished feet of oval shape. Very well balanced tail, full brush present and tapering slightly towards the tip. Well developed ruff framing the face, soft dense coat of medium length to the body, full breeches. Well marked heels and spineline. Today she was a little nervous and tense though we were able to assess her without a problem. In comparison to my BOB winner (who I now see is her mother), she looks a little kitten-like as expected, though she shows promise and should look even better as she matures.
2ND PORTER’S SUPATOFT WILLOW THE WISP, 63, F, 23.04.08
A well grown female who was nicely muscled. Proportionately large ears, set well apart yet high on the head. Gentle contours to the head which had a good moderate wedge. Spectacles surrounded the large pale green, almond shaped eyes. Eyes were set in a nice oblique setting. Ideally I would like to see a little more curve to the profile though it did have a very slight nose break present. Slight indentation formed the muzzle. Her chin could be a little firmer though it was of good depth. Body of medium size, balancing the head size well. Long limbs and well tufted toes to the oval shaped feet. Very well furnished tail, broad at the base and tapering slightly towards the end, tail length balanced the body well. Overall she had a cooler brown colour than the previous two because the base colour was a rather cold beige tone instead of a rich apricot. There was some grey evident within the base colour, though it was clear at the roots. This girl had excellent black ticking and a black spineline, top of tail and heels. Coat of good length, ruff framing the face, full breeches and a dense soft texture to the body. Placed second today because of a combination of profile, chin and cooler colour. A well presented young lady.
AC COLOURPOINTED OR MITTED RAGDOLL ADULT MALE
BOB, HAWORTH’S IGR CH DIZZIPAWS BRUCE, 66, M, 02.08.06
Seal Colourpointed. A super chap all round, he has real presence. Medium sized ears, set wide apart with a flat plane between them, sitting on a strong broad masculine head. Very well developed full cheeks, well defined rounded muzzle, nose of medium length with a gentle dip present. Medium shade of blue to large, slightly obliquely set eyes. Level bite, firm chin. Really long muscular body, broad chest, lovely substance to limbs and large round paws. Nicely furnished bushy tail, tapering slightly towards the base. Some ruff present, dense coat of medium length to the body, quite full knickerbockers. Dark seal brown points, limbs and tail slightly paler than the head, though still showing contrast with the beige body colour. Back and sides of the body had some darker shading present. Wonderful to handle and beautifully groomed. I loved the way he continually kneaded the air all the time we had him out. What a happy cat!
CC, GRIFFITHS & SCOTT’S RAGTASIA JAQUE SON, 66a, 21.06.08
Blue Colourpointed. A promising young man of ten months old, already showing a strong broad head shape, well filled cheeks and a very well defined rounded muzzle. Flat plane between medium sized ears which were sitting wide apart and with a slightly forward tilt. Mid blue eyes, large and expressive, set slightly obliquely. Good gentle dip to the medium length nose. Firm chin, level bite. Very well grown indeed, with a broad chest and a very substantial feel to the long body. Excellent large bone structure to the legs and paws. Long tail, reaching the shoulders, very well furnished with a bushy texture. Very well developed coat, especially for such a young cat, full ruff around the neck, dense silky coat of medium length to the body, full knickerbockers. Bluish white body colour, showing good contrast with the well developed points. Points were quite a deep shade of greyish blue and were even in depth all round. Easy to handle.
2ND PULLEN’S DIZZIPAWS ZEMO, 66aw, M, 12.04.08
Blue Mitted. Another very nice example of the breed. Medium sized ears, set well apart with a flat plane between them. Good strength to the head, cheeks filling out well, excellent definition to the rounded muzzle. Level bite, firm chin. Pale to mid blue coloured eyes, set slightly obliquely and good large size. Long body, weighty and muscular with breadth to the chest. I felt that his boning wasn’t quite as substantial as that of my winner’s. Beautifully balanced bushy tail reaching the shoulders. Bluish white coat of good medium length to the body, dense and silky feel to it, ruff present around the neck, well grown knickerbockers. Generally well marked mitted pattern with white going from the chin along the entire length of the underbody. White to back legs up to hock level. White mittens to front feet, the right one had a small extension of white going slightly up the outside edge of the limb. Medium shade of greyish blue to head, front limbs and tail. Very nice to handle and well groomed.
3RD LYNCH’S CHESAWOOD BURLINGTONBERTIE, 66, M, 15.03.08
Seal Colourpointed. This boy had a good strong head with balanced ears of medium size, sitting well apart and with a slightly forward tilt. Good flat plane between the ears. Expressive mid blue eyes, set well and of nice size. Beautiful nasal profile showing a gentle dip and slightly retrousse towards the tip. Well developed cheeks and a good rounded muzzle. Level bite, firm chin. Solid boning to medium length limbs, long body which was of good weight and muscularity, tail reached the shoulders and was nicely furnished, tapering slightly towards the tip. Silky feel to the medium length coat, nicely grown ruff and knickerbockers. Beige body colour and although it showed quite a lot of darker shading, there was still contrast between the body and points. Seal brown points, depth of colour still developing, some brindling to the mask. There was little to choose between this boy and my second placed male, though today I felt that when evaluating the two together and considering the ages, I felt that overall my second placed boy just had the edge today on overall balance and coat colour development.
4TH HASSETT’S HAPPYTIME TUMBLERAG, 66aw, M, 31.03.08
Blue Mitted. A nice young man all round, showing promise. Head of nice shape with breadth developing. Cheeks filling out and he has good definition to the muzzle which was rounded in shape. Ears were of good medium size, though currently still sitting a little close together as he has not yet developed his full head breadth. Once his head finished broadening, the ear set should be really nice. Well set, mid blue eyes which were bright and expressive. Medium length nose with a gentle dip present. Chin could be a touch firmer for perfection though it had good depth. Lovely long body, well muscled and weighty, broad chest, nicely boned limbs and large round paws. Balanced bushy tail, reaching the shoulders. Medium shade of greyish blue to the points, contrasting with the bluish white body colour. Coat was quite full and dense, some ruff present, nicely grown knickerbockers. Well marked mitted pattern with lovely mitten shape, back limbs white to hocks and a line of white going from the chin along the underbody to the tail base. Very nice to handle.
AC COLOURPOINTED OR MITTED RAGDOLL ADULT FEMALE
CC, BARROWCLOUGH’S ROYALRUMBALLS LUCKY LEWIS, 66e, F, 11.11.07
Seal Tortie Colourpointed. The first thing I noticed about this young lady was her really bright blue eyes, medium blue in colour, and because of her tortie mask, they stand out like beacons – lovely. Very nice breadth to the head, flat plane between the ears which were set wide and slightly forward and medium in size. Cheeks quite full, very well defined rounded muzzle. Gentle dip to a nose of good medium length. Level bite, chin rounds off a touch at the end though was of nice depth. Long body, lovely weight and substance, very well muscled. Quite large bone structure to limbs, round paws. Bushy tail, reaching the shoulders and tapering slightly towards the end. Some ruff present, nicely length to knickerbockers, coat of medium length to the body, dense and silky texture. Body colour was an attractive mingled mixture of beige and cream. Very well developed points, all showing both seal brown and red. Very well presented.
2ND NEWMAN’S AMIGAMIA FORGETMENOT, 66a, F, 04.05.08
Blue Colourpointed. An affectionate girl who was easy to handle and well presented. At the moment, she is going through the adolescent stage with everything still to come together. Head of good overall length, though currently on the narrow side with full breadth yet to develop. Consequently, her ears are a touch large and still sit a little too close together. Cheeks yet to really fill. Large bright eyes, medium shade of blue. Initially they appeared a little too round and bold, though were much better once she relaxed in her pen. Very nice profile with a gentle curve to the medium length nose. Muzzle tapers a little, needing to fill out for true balance. Nice breadth to chest, very good long muscular body, quite large boning to limbs, round paws. Lovely tail length, easily reaching the shoulders and very well furnished with a bushy texture. She had lovely coat qualities, full ruff and knickerbockers, dense silky coat to the body. Pale bluish white body colour, very well developed points all round including the limbs, all similar in depth and mid greyish blue in colour. She should look much more balanced once her head development catches up with the body.
AC NORWEGIAN FOREST ADULT MALE
CC & BOB, HOWARD’S NOYNAROCK AUGUSTO, 67 31, M, 11.05.08
Black & White. A wonderful chap – my take-home cat of the day. Beautiful strong triangular shaped head of excellent overall length. Large, very well furnished ears, set very well, in line with the outside lines of the head. Green eyes, oval in shape and set in a lovely oblique set. He really looks down his nose at you. Nasal profile shows a tiny change in direction rather than being ruler straight. Really large long body, balanced with the head size very well, he is very weighty and well muscled. Huge boning to legs and paws, with back legs slightly longer than the front ones. Long tail, easily reaching the shoulders, very well furnished and bushy. Currently in full coat with an Elizabethan ruff around the neck, lots of woolly undercoat which is covered with slightly coarser guardhairs. A Sylvester cat with white to face, tummy and feet. Great to handle and very well groomed. One to watch out for in the future.
AC NORWEGIAN FOREST ADULT FEMALE
CC, TWYMAN’S NORGESKAUKATT GOJENTA MI, F, 67 31t, 05.07.08
Brown Tabby & White. The youngest in the class and a very well balanced girl with a lovely head shape. Large, well furnished ears, set high and in line with the triangular head, Large green, oval eyes, set quite obliquely, perhaps they could be marginally more obliquely set for perfection. Excellent straight line to the nasal profile. Firm chin, level bite. Long body, very good weight and muscle tone. Long legs which were very well boned, round paws. She stands high on the back legs. Well furnished bushy tail, reaching the shoulders. Lovely coat, especially for such a young female, full ruff and knickerbockers, body had plenty of woolly undercoat and glossy guardhairs which were slightly coarse to make the coat waterproof. Even though there are no points for colour, I must comment on her good classic tabby pattern. Super to handle and well groomed.
2ND LAZENBY’S NOYNAROCK KERRON, 67 31et, F, 25.05.08
Tortie-Tabby & White. A nicely balanced female. Good triangular shape to the head with large ears which were set in line with the outer edges of the head. Obliquely set eyes, green in colour and oval shaped. Straight line to the nose. Chin was quite firm, bite level. Good long body, nicely boned long legs, back ones slightly longer than the fronts. Super tail all round, both for length and furnishings. Guard hairs evident though currently (as expected at this age and this time of year) she doesn’t have a much woolly undercoat. Some ruff and quite full breeches present. Very attractive tortie colours contrasting with the white areas. Very easy to handle and presented very well.
3RD GRANT’S NOYNAROCK ANYA, 67 31at, F, 11.05.08
Blue Tabby & White. I was very impressed by this girl’s size and substance. Good breadth between large ears, which were set well. Strong head, generally triangular in shape, though her muzzle area is a little rounded, rather than truly tapering, and this was the main reason for her not being placed higher in this class today. Green eyes, oval in shape and set in a good oblique setting. Straight line to the nasal profile. Chin quite firm, level bite. Beautiful body, long and substantial, leading to very well boned legs and large round paws. Long tail, easily reaching the shoulders, bushy furnishings. Coat developing length, good slightly harsher guardhairs present, some undercoat evident. Lovely to handle.
4TH PORTER & PORTER’S NOYNAROCK SIGHYSVALR-DATTER, 67 20, F, 23.05.08
Brown Tabby. A typical teenager, lovely long body though currently a little rangy. I really loved her large eyes, very well furnished indeed and set in line with the triangular head shape. Head of very good triangular shape, though for me, I would like it marginally longer at this stage of development. Obliquely set eyes, oval shaped and bright green in colour. Good straight line to the nose. Chin could be a little firmer. Long body and limbs, she stands slightly higher on the back legs. Very good tail length, reaching the shoulders and well furnished. Good length to the ruff around the neck, well developed knickerbockers, coat over the body has woolly undercoat and lots of glossy topcoat, though at the moment the coat is a little on the soft side. This girl has everything there - it just now needs to come together, which it should as she matures.
SEAL POINT BIRMAN KITTEN
1ST & BOB, WIGNALL’S BIJOUBIRMON HERITAGE ‘LUC, 13c1, F, 24.09.08
I was very impressed with this kitten. This seven month old female had a beautiful head shape, with a skull that is really strong, round and broad. Cheeks already full and round, tapering to a very well developed muzzle. Full chin, just rounds off a touch at the end. Medium to large sized ears, typical of a kitten, though they are already set well apart on the head. Large eyes, almost round in shape and mid-blue in colour. Nose has a slight dip in profile. Long body, she has a very solid and weighty feel to her, leading to thick set limbs of medium length and short strong paws. Well balanced bushy tail, proportionate to body length. Seal brown points developing very well, already covering the mask, tail and limbs, even in depth all round and contrasting very well with the beige body colour. Coat of excellent length for a seven month old kitten, ruff framing the face, silky texture to the body. Gloves were scalloped in shape, covering all toes. Socks could be longer, though they covered the toes on the back feet. Gauntlets were on the short side, I would like to see them both longer and fuller. This girl has such beautiful Birman type that I forgave the shorter gauntlets today. She was a dream to handle and groomed to perfection.
AC COLOURPOINTED OR MITTED RAGDOLL KITTEN MALE
1ST METCALFE’S HIGHVIEW DIAMOND, 66w, M, 23.08.08
Seal Mitted. A handsome young man. Medium sized ears, set well apart and with a slightly forward tilt, clear flat plane between them. Good breadth to the head, cheeks filling out, well defined rounded muzzle. Slight oblique setting to large mid-blue eyes. Gentle dip to the medium length nose, slightly retrousse towards the tip. Level bite, firm chin. Long heavy body, broad chest, quite large boning to limbs, round paws. Bushy tail, reaching the shoulders and balancing the long body well. Silky texture to the medium length coat, ruff evident around the neck. Dark seal brown points to head, tail and front legs. Nicely marked mitted pattern. Small amount of darker shading to the beige coat down the sides of the body. Easy to handle and nicely groomed.
2ND VICKERS’ ROSYPOSY BUTTERSCOTCH, 66dw, M, 11.10.08
Red Mitted. This boy was very well grown indeed, with a really long, weighty and muscular body. I was very impressed with his body size and shape. Medium sized ears, set wide apart on the head, quite a flat plane between them. Large eyes, set slightly obliquely, currently two tone with mid blue centres and paler blue rims. Cheeks are yet to fill out, muzzle is currently a little on the narrow side, though rounded in shape. This could relate to the fact that he is currently teething. Chin quite firm, level bite. However, at the moment for me, the head is not quite balanced. As stated earlier, I loved his body, very impressive size and shape for one so young, very well boned legs, large round paws. Tail was very well furnished with a good bushy texture, length in balance with the body and reaching the shoulders. Red points developing nicely and showing contrast with the pale cream body colour. Nice mitted pattern. Coat was silky, currently on the shorter side, some ruff present. Lovely to handle.
AC COLOURPOINTED OR MITTED RAGDOLL KITTEN FEMALE
1ST & BOB, BARTON’S WAGDOLL TOFFEE APPLE, 66a, F, 05.11.08
Blue Colourpointed. A beautiful female, very well developed for a kitten of not yet six months old. Strong head of excellent breadth with cheeks already very well developed and full. Medium/large ears, set wide apart and there is a clear flat plane between them. Pale to medium blue eyes, large and set well. Nose of medium length, gentle dip in profile. Well defined rounded muzzle, balancing the rest of the head well, level bite and firm chin. Long body, very well grown and muscular, she feels very substantial indeed. Broad chest. Lovely large boning to medium length legs, large round feet. Bushy tail, tapering slightly towards the tip, tail length balanced the body and reached the shoulders. Medium shade of greyish blue to the points, already well developed and contrasting with the bluish white body colour. Two very small tummy spots present. Lovely full coat, full ruff and knickerbockers. The coat was of medium length, dense in texture with a silky feel to it. Today she was rather tense and uptight. I really hope that this was a one-off as she is such a beautiful kitten with a great deal of potential. Beautifully groomed for the show.
2ND KURTZ-WILLIAMS GROOVICATS BLUEANGEL, 66a, F, 16.10.08
Blue Colourpointed. Marginally older than my winner, and this girl had very nice mid blue eye colour developing. Quite a broad head, cheeks yet to fill out. At the moment, her ears appear a little on the large side, though they should balance well once this girl develops full head breadth. Initially her eyes appeared rather round and bold, though once she settled in her pen, they were much better. Nose of medium length, gentle dip present. Good rounded shape to the muzzle. Chin quite firm. Quite a long body, though not quite as substantial as my winner. Boning to limbs a little on the lighter side. Good length to tail, easily reaching the shoulders, bushy furnishings lengthening. Currently, her coat is on the shorter side, as expected at this age, small ruff around the face, fairly full knickerbockers. The bluish white coat had a lovely silky texture. Points already very well developed all round including the limbs, mid to deep toned greyish blue. Very easy to handle and presented nicely.
NORWEGIAN FOREST KITTEN MALE
1ST & BOB, GRANT’S NOYNAROCK RAHL, 67 31t, M, 15.09.08
Brown Tabby & White. An impressive youngster with a very strong, well developed head shape. Beautifully furnished, large ears, sitting just over an ear’s width apart on his triangular head. He does have a tendency to flare the ears, though they come up well once his attention is gained. Very pleasing eye shape, size and set, he certainly looks down his nose at you with those green eyes. Straight line to the nasal profile, tiny ‘drop-off’ present at the tip. Chin could be a touch firmer, though had very good depth. Lovely body length and size, he id deceptively heavy and very muscular. Wonderful boning to legs, back legs slightly longer than the front legs. Very well furnished tail, balancing body length and reaching the shoulders. For a kitten of seven months, he already has a super coat with a woolly undercoat and slightly coarser guardhairs, well developed ruff and knickerbockers. Nicely marked classic tabby pattern with a nice level of white. I see now that I judged this boy at the Norwegian Forest CC Show and he really has continued to fulfil that early potential. Great to handle and very well groomed.
2ND HIGHAM’S VESLEMOY CHARLIE CHOO, 67 31ts, MN, 25.08.08
Silver Tabby & White. A couple of weeks older than my winner, and he ran a close second. Clear triangular shape to the head, still typically a little on the narrow side, though should look really balanced once his head broadens. Ears, large in size, sitting high on the head and well feathered. Good oblique set to green eyes, nice oval shape. Long straight profile to the nose. Level bite, firm chin. Well muscled and long body, substantial boning to legs and paws. Beautifully furnished tail, reaching the shoulders, white tip at the end, like a fox. Long coat, really long guardhairs and a woolly undercoat, full ruff and knickerbockers. Currently, his coat is on the softer side to the touch. A promising boy, just lost out on head development to Rahl today. Very well groomed and lovely to handle.
3RD WALKER’S NORGESKAUKATT LEIF, 67 18, MN, 09.08.08
Silver Tabby. The oldest in the class, only just making it into the kitten class today. Wonderful large ears, nicely furnished and set in line with the outside edges of the triangular head. Bright green eyes, obliquely set and oval in shape. Good straight line to the nose. Firm chin, level bite. Very impressive body for size, length and substance. He also has very well boned limbs and stands slightly higher on the back than the front. Very well furnished bushy tail, balancing the body well and reaching the shoulders. A ruff framed the face, and he had full knickerbockers. The body exhibited lots of woolly undercoat, some guardhairs were present down the spineline though yet to develop down the side of the body. At the moment, he is a little out of balance with an adult body and a smaller, more kitten-like head, and this was one of the main reasons for him not being placed higher today. He was super to handle and well presented.
4TH SPENCE’S AMURUSKO KING LOUIE, 67 31t, M, 19.10.08
Brown Tabby & White. This boy was extremely well grown for six months old, and actually looks older. Good triangular head shape, already showing masculine breadth across the top. Ears were set well, in line with the rest of the triangular head shape, though ideally I would like to see them marginally larger at this age, so they will balance when an adult. Excellent straight nasal profile. Green eyes, oval shaped, though I felt that they could be a little more obliquely set, as for me, this detracted from the overall NFC expression today. Firm chin with level bite. Super size, long muscular body, really large boning to legs, large round paws. Well furnished bushy tail, reaching the shoulders. Good woolly undercoat present, guardhairs starting to lengthen, some ruff evident. He had good length to the knickerbockers. He enjoyed being handled and was presented in tiptop condition.
NORWEGIAN FOREST KITTEN FEMALE
1ST HIGHAM’S VESLEMOY COCOA CHLOE, 67 36e, F, 25.08.08
Tortie Smoke. A very attractive female with a good tortie smoke pattern. Lovely large, well furnished ears, set about an ear’s width apart. Clear triangular shape to the head, with a long straight line to the nasal profile and slightly rounded forehead. Eyes were green/gold in colour, large and oval, set in a really good oblique setting. Level bite, firm deep chin. She had a tendency to puff out her whisker pads, though the bone structure underneath actually tapered well. Very well muscled body, long and of very good weight. Substantial boning to legs, large round paws. Long tail, easily reaching the shoulders and nicely furnished. Full ruff around the neck, coat of good overall length down the back and sides of the body, lots of woolly undercoat present, guardhairs developing, especially down the spineline. A promising female who was a gentle girl and easy to handle.
CHOCOLATE OR LILAC POINT BRIMAN NEUTER MALE
1ST BUT PC WITHHELD, RANCE’S PR BAYGAZER COCOABANA, 13c3, MN, 18.09.07
Chocolate Point. This young man had a very pleasing head shape, strong broad rounded skull with full round cheeks. Wide set ears of good medium size. Large eyes, not quite round in shape, quite a deep shade of blue. Medium length nose, showing a slight dip though there is a bump present towards the tip. Chin quite firm and full. Lovely body shape, long, weighty and muscular. Well boned limbs of medium length, short strong paws. Tail balanced the body, it was well furnished and bushy. Currently in medium length coat, ruff present. The coat felt silky. Milk chocolate colour to the ears and mask, though the mask was a little brindled. The limbs and tail were slightly paler than the other points. Well marked gloves to the front feet. Socks were quite even and covered the back feet. Well marked gauntlets, full and tapering to end about three-quarters of the way up to the hocks. Unfortunately he had an unjoined white spot just below the hock on the left leg and consequently I had no option but to withhold the certificate. A great shame as otherwise he is a nice cat all round. He was lovely to handle and well groomed.
CHOCOLATE OR LILAC POINT BIRMAN NEUTER FEMALE
BOB, FORSYTH’S GR PR SUCETTE ON ICE, 13c4, FN, 25.06.06
Lilac Point. A beautiful mature female showing lovely Birman type. Broad, strong, rounded skull with full round cheeks which taper to a well developed muzzle and full chin. Wide set ears of good medium size and in balance with the rest of the head. Very expressive eyes, large and almost round, mid to deep blue in colour. She does have a nose bump present, though the nose is of good medium length and has a slight dip. Weighty body, long and substantial, broad chest, thick set limbs of medium length leading to short strong paws. Very well furnished bushy tail, could be just a fraction longer for true balance with the body. Gorgeous coat, really long and very silky. Pale magnolia body colour, showing very good contrast with the pinkish grey points. All points, including the tail, were similar in depth. Well marked gloves, ending just below the angle of paw and leg. Full white socks, well marked and covering the back feet. She had full gauntlets which tapered well to end just below the hocks. Wonderful to handle and groomed to perfection.
AC COLOURPOINTED OR MITTED RAGDOLL NEUTER MALE
PC & BOB, IZADIFAR & RODGERS’ RAGSCENTRICITY AVANT-GARDE, 66, MN, 24.05.08
Seal Colourpointed. A very impressive young man with a lovely head shape. Medium sized ears, set wide apart and a flat plane between them. They were set with a slightly forward tilt. Head shows very good breadth, especially for a youngster, with well developed full cheeks and excellent definition to the rounded muzzle. Slightly obliquely set eyes, large in size and of medium blue colour. Gentle dip to a medium length nose, slightly retrousse towards the tip. Level bite, firm deep chin. Very well grown with a long and deceptively heavy body, very well muscled indeed. Huge boning to medium length legs, big round feet. He has wonderful tufts between his toes. Long tail, balancing the body well, nicely furnished with a bushy texture and tapering slightly towards the end. Some ruff evident around the neck. Medium length coat to the body, dense and silky. The beige body colour had some darker shading over the back and sides, paler underneath. Well developed seal brown to mask and ears, colour still developing depth up the legs and the tail. Lovely to handle. A very promising young man indeed.
2ND PINDER’S ROSYPOSY GINGERSNAP, 66d, MN, 02.05.08
Red Colourpointed. I was really impressed with this cat’s size and physique. He has a really long body, very weighty and with a very substantial feel to him. Very good broad chest. Really heavy boning to legs of medium length, large round paws. Wide placed ears of medium size, sitting with a slightly forward tilt. Nice overall breadth to the head, though cheeks yet to really fill out and his head will be much more balanced once the cheeks develop fullness and he attains his full mature breadth. Beautiful eyes, deep blue in colour, large and set well. Medium length nose, showing the correct gentle dip in profile. Quite a firm chin. Well developed pale red points, quite even in depth all round. Cream body colour with some darker red shading over the back and sides of the body. Quite a well developed ruff, good medium length coat to the body, silky texture, well grown knickerbockers. Shown in lovely condition.
3RD PEAKE & SAVILLE’S DIZZIPAWS KRUG. 66, MN, 25.09.07
Seal Colourpointed. This boy looked very nice in the pen. Unfortunately he was rather unhappy, did not really wish to be handled and this made him difficult to assess fully. Strong masculine head of very good breadth with a flat plane between the medium sized ears. Very well filled cheeks and a very well defined rounded muzzle. Gentle dip to the nasal profile, nose of medium length. Quite a deep shade of blue to large eyes which were slightly obliquely set. Good firm deep chin. Long body, very well boned legs, medium in length. Large paws. I was unable to check tail length or his underside as by this stage he really wanted to return to his pen. Medium length coat, quite a lot of darker shading present, though still showing contrast with the seal brown points. Full ruff around the face. Shame he didn’t want to really be handled as he was a very nice example of a Ragdoll.
AC COLOURPOINTED OR MITTED RAGDOLL NEUTER FEMALE
PC, MORIARTY’S RAGSCENTRICITY BEL ESPRIT, 66, FN, 24.05.08
Seal Colourpointed. A really large and very well balanced female, showing excellent head type and body structure. At the time, she reminded me a lot of my male PC winner, and I now see that she is his litter sister. Excellent flat plane between the medium sized ears, which were set wide and with a slightly forward tilt. Medium shade of blue to large expressive eyes, which were set well and in a slight oblique. Gentle dip to the nose. Well defined rounded muzzle, filled cheeks. Firm chin of nice depth. Long body, very well muscled, especially for a young female, excellent large boning to medium length legs and large round tufted paws. Bushy tail reached the shoulders and was quite well furnished. Medium length coat to the body, dense texture with silkiness present. Quite a full ruff around the neck. Beige coat with some darker shading over the back and sides. Dark seal brown mask and ears, colour depth developing up the legs and tail. Very nice to handle and groomed well. Little to choose between her and my male PC winner for BOB, he just had the edge on coat development today.
NORWEGIAN FOREST NEUTER MALE
BOB, PORTER’S PR NOYNAROCK LOK-SVALSON, 67 20, MN, 09.12.06
Brown Tabby. I really liked this boy’s expression and balance today. Clear triangular shape to a head of excellent overall length and good breadth to top of head. Large, high set ears, following the headlines. Pale green eyes, nice oval shape and set in a really good oblique setting. Ruler straight profile to the nose. Firm chin, level bite. Long and very solid body, well muscled. Wonderful boning to legs, back limbs slightly longer than the front limbs. Large round feet. Tail balanced the long body very well, reaching the shoulders and very well furnished with a bushy texture. Lovely coat qualities, full ruff and knickerbockers, body had lots of woolly undercoat, covered with a substantial glossy slightly harsher topcoat. Fabulous to handle, he is so laid back that he went to sleep on the table. Groomed to perfection.
PC, COWARD’S NORDLYS LIAM TOINENTOR, 67 18, MN, 29.02.08
Silver Tabby. A large, balanced muscular male of very good weight and size. Large ears, set in line with the outside edges of the triangular head. Nice oval shape to green eyes, which were set obliquely. Nose shows a tiny change in direction rather than being truly ruler straight. Chin quite firm and of nice depth. Long body, really muscular and weighty. Very substantial boning to legs and paws. Bushy tail, in balance with the body, reaching the shoulders. Super coat qualities, full ruff, body has lots of woolly undercoat covered with slightly harsher waterproof guardhairs. He was in an end pen, and was a little unsure today, though he was not a problem to handle. Very well groomed for the show.
2ND HIGHAM’S NOYNAROCK NELSON, 67 18, MN, 21.06.07
Silver Tabby. About eight months older than my winner, and currently going through that rangy stage of development. Large ears, set high on a triangular head of good overall length. Today I felt that my winner had a slightly stronger masculine head, despite being younger. Green eyes, set in a very good oblique set, and of very nice oval shape. Excellent long straight line to the nose. Chin quite firm, bite level. Long body, a little rangy at the moment, most probably due to his age. Nicely boned limbs, round paws. Really long tail, easily reaching the shoulders and very well furnished. Well developed waterproof coat with a lovely ruff and full knickerbockers. He has lots of woolly undercoat and slightly coarser guardhairs. Unlucky to meet my winner in this class. A gentleman to handle.
3RD WAREING’S NORGESKAUKATT TORSTEIN, 67 20, MN, 31.05.08
Brown Tabby. A nicely balanced young man, who unfortunately wasn’t too impressed with his neighbours today. Consequently, he insisted on flaring his ears and puffing out his whisker pads, which did detract from the overall expression. Ears were quite large and nicely furnished. Obliquely set green eyes, oval in shape. Good long straight line to the nose, slightly rounded forehead. Overall the head is a good equilateral triangle, though I would not like to see it any shorter at this age. Firm deep chin, the best of the three boys competing for the PC. Long, well muscled body, substantial boning to legs and big round paws. I loved his tufted feet. Bushy tail, reaching the shoulders. Very pleasing coat qualities, he has a good slightly harsher topcoat covering the woolly undercoat. I do hope that he gains confidence and becomes more at ease with his neighbours as he is a very nice lad, who should do well if he settles down. Very well groomed for the show.
NORWEGIAN FOREST NEUTER FEMALE
PC, LEESE’S PR SHANLIVLE DELTA, 67 22, FN, 13.04.07
Tortie & White. A weighty female of very good size and muscularity. Balanced triangular head of good overall length, slightly rounded forehead and a straight nasal profile. Large ears, set high and in line with the triangular head shape. Very pleasing eye shape and set, the green eyes look down the nose at you. Chin could be a little firmer. Lovely body size, length and weight. Well boned legs, large round paws. She stands visibly higher on the back legs than the front ones. Nicely furnished bushy tail, reaching the shoulders. Coat of nice length for the time of year, with some woolly undercoat and slightly harsher guardhairs present. A calico pattern, though she is actually a tortie smoke & white rather than a straight tortie & white. Well groomed with pristine white areas.
2ND DAVIES’ ROWGARNOR PATCHES, 67 22a, FN, 01.05.08
Blue Tortie & White. Only just a year old and this is a very well grown girl with a really long body. Lovely large ears, set high on the head, outside edges of the ears follow the lines of the head. Nicely shaped green eyes, set obliquely. Profile was just about straight. Chin could be a little firmer although the bite was level. Long limbs exhibiting quite large boning, round paws. Well furnished bushy tail, balancing the long body very well. Shorter coat at the moment, some ruff present. Though she didn’t have a lot of undercoat (a combination of her age and the time of year), she did have a good slightly harsher topcoat. Dominantly white with patches of colour, I felt that because both the cream and the blue had a silver base colour, she is actually a blue silver tortie tabby & white rather than a blue tortie and white. She was nice to handle.
3RD JONES’ JHARDUFAE LIAMS FLOWER, 67 31ts, FN, 11.04.08
Silver Tabby & White. Similar age to my second placed girl. This female had a clear triangular shaped head of very good overall length, with large eras, sitting high and set well. Very pleasing eye shape and set to the green eyes. Good straight profile to the nose, slightly rounded forehead. Chin was fairly firm, level bite. Quite a long body, in balance with the head, though overall she is smaller than the previous cats and her boning wasn’t quite as substantial. Balanced bushy tail, reaching the shoulders. Full coat, well developed ruff and knickerbockers. Unfortunately, by the time we reached her, the coat was a little open, though I put this down to the time of day and the fact that she may have become a little warm over the day. She had lots of woolly undercoat covered with slightly coarser guardhairs. She was easy to handle.
AC BIRMAN ADULT
1ST MLYNEK & HAYWARD’S MLYWARD MUNCHKIN, 13c2, M, 27.06.08, Blue Point.
2ND BROWN’S CH DALTEEMA DIAMANTE DOLLY, 13c7, F, 06.02.07. Cream Point.
3RD WATKINS’ KRYSTALTOZE ROHESE, 13c2, F, 15.03.08. Blue Point.
AC SOMALI ADULT
1ST HINES’ CH STACYM QUINTESSENCE, 63, F, 27.04.06. Usual.
2ND HINES’ STACYM TANTALITE TEMPTRESS, 63, F, 28.07.08. Usual.
3RD BULLIVANT’S CH DESTINY SILVER ZE SVOBODY, 63s, F, 29.10.05. Usual Silver.
AV SLH SENIOR ADULT
1ST HAWORTH’S IGR CH DIZZIPAWS BRUCE, 66, M, 02.08.06. Seal Colourpointed Ragdoll.
2ND ASSINDER’S GEBUHRCOONS DREAM DATE, 64 41, F, 29.03.07. Classic Brown Tabby Maine Coon.
3RD HINES’ CH STACYM QUINTESSENCE, 63, F, 27.04.06. Usual Somali.
AV MAIDEN NEUTER
1ST HAMMETT’S BIJOUBIRMON BLEU’ LUNE, 13c2, MN, 19.04.08. Blue Point Birman.
2ND MELIA’S GR CH ASTROKINI HALLELUJAH BLISS, 63as, FN, 25.12.99. Sorrel Silver Somali.
3RD PINDER’S ROSYPOSY GINGERSNAP, 66d, MN, 02.05.08. Red Colourpointed Ragdoll.
Class 125 AOV SLH Champion Male
Grand. Waite. CH OLIROSE SILVER STORM 64 41sw M. 4.10.07.
Silver classic tabby & white. Lovely type, box muzzle, firm chin, level bite and good profile. Large ears well placed and finished with tufts at tip. Long body, still needs to fill out a wee more, although good body weight. Strong muscular legs and huge paws. Full ruff, white shirt front, belly and paws. Nice coat pattern, length semi-long, shown in excellent condition and well groomed... Very long and well furnished tail. Nice natured boy.
Reserve. Grant. CH. NOYNAROCK AUGUSTO 67 31 M. 21.8.07. Black & white with nice triangular head and firm chin. Long straight profile and level bite. Excellent ears for size and placement. Full shirt front and semi-long coat which felt a little dry. Sturdy legs and firm paws. Long bushy tail. Gentle boy on his best behaviour
Class 126 AOV SLH Champion Female
Grand. Hines. CH. STACYM QUINTESSENCE 63 F. 27.4.06.Usual Somali. Beautiful striking looking girl with lovely face. Large almond shaped eyes surrounded by light coloured spectacles and pencil lines at either edge of her eyes. Moderate wedge, lovely profile and firm chin. Proportionate large ears well cupped and inner edges furnished . Muscular body of medium size , level back and long well furnished tail. Beautiful coat well evenly ticked, texture soft and fine, full ruff and breeches.
Reserve. Bullivant. CH. DESTINY SILVER ZESVOBODY (IMP) 63sF.29.1005.
Usual silver which was most attractive almost clear silver ticked with black, her belly and chest, inside of legs and breeches a silvery white. Firm medium size body, long legs and oval paws. Moderate wedge shaped head showing gentle contours, nice profile having slight nose break and good chin. Ears broad at the base pricked and well cupped. Large almond shaped eyes and alert expression. Nice coat pattern and colour with three bands of ticking, texture soft, fine and nice length. Long well furnished tail
Class 24 Tortie or Chocolate Tortie & White Adult
BOB only No 7 Thornburn. CH. ALINDAS TUPPENCE HA’PENNY 12 1.
Class 30 Tortoiseshell Colourpoint Adult
1st CC BOB.Short . TILSIE ONLYTHELONELY 13b 6. F 15.5.08. Lovely top of head, small wide set ears, full cheeks and firm chin. Large round full blue eyes set wide apart. Short nose with stop and good balance overall. Very pretty feminine face. Cobby body short thick legs and large tufted paws. Very good seal tortie points on ears, mask, legs and short tail that complimenting the beautiful pale coat, all had bee expertly prepared.
Class 32 Tabby Colourpoint Adult
1st CC. BOB. Ellis. CH. ROSJOY WHAT ASHOCK. 13b 15. M. 23.7.05. Red tabby point, sweet face and super type. Round skull, small low set ears. Short snub nose and good size nose leather, with break, full cheeks, firm chin and level bite. Huge but huge round eyes of blue. Lots of face furnishing. Very long full coat and frill, long and silky, the grooming was first class. Short bushy tail.
Class 110 Tabby Colourpoint Neuter
1st PR. BOB.Marks. NIROKE ROMEO. 13b 15. MN. 29.5.08. Just my cup of tea, he was breathtaking, a real Romeo ! Excellent type, his temperament was wonderful. Beautiful coat for length, texture, colour and presentation. Excellent tabby markings on head, face, legs and fairly good on tail. Wonderful example of the breed. Shame we do not see many Colour points on the show bench these days, they are a beautiful breed.
Class 321 Russian Blue Kitten
1st BOB. Johnson. KASHK CZAR DOMBROVSKI 16a M. 8.10.08. What a wonderful temperament this young male had, so friendly and not a bit nervous. Large pointed ears that were wide at the base and set vertically to his head. Good wedge shaped head, nice profile showing from the forehead had such a shallow curve that it almost appeared virtually straight. The tip of the nose in same vertical plane as the chin which was nice and firm. Bite level. Beautiful green eyes almond shaped and set wide apart, he had a lovely expression. Medium bone structure, well covered. His double coat was fine in texture and soft to the touch, medium blue in colour with silvery sheen, the condition was first class. Moderately long tapering tail in proportion to his body length.
Class 528 AC Persian Aristocrat Adult
1st Halliday. DALLIHAY ARTICGEM. 53.
2nd Manning CHAKEL LOIS LANE 3.
Class 541 AC Persian Kitten
1st Rogers. HIJRAH HEAVEN SENT 13.
Class 542 AC Persian Breeders Kitten
1st Rogers. HIJRAH LATTE MOCHA. 5
Class 581 AV SLH Radius Adult
1st Pullen. DIZZIPAWS ZEMO 66aw.
2nd Edwards. DARKTOWER INDIGO. 64 16.
3rd Porter & Porter. NOYNAROCK SIGHYSVALR-DATTER. 67 20.
Class 554 AC Persian Debutante Neuter
Wall. CH. SHEERBLISS NIKOLAI . 70 30s MN. 28.9.06
Class 593 AV SLH Debutante Kitten
1st Spence. AMURUSKO KING LOUIE. 67 31t.
2nd Lawson. DARKTOWER GEORGIA 64 41e.
3rd Vickers. ROSYPOSY BUTTERSCOTCH 66dw.
Class 613 AV SLH Limit Neuter
1st Yates. DARKTOWER LAKELAND SPIRIT. 64 18.
2nd Wareing. NORGESKAUKATT TORSTEIN 67 20.
3rd Moriaty. RAGSCENTRICITY BEL ESPIRIT. 66.
Class 614 AV SLH Junior Neuter
1st Higham. NOYNAROCKNELSON. 67 18.
2nd Repeat.
3rd Repeat.
My sincere thanks to Dorothy Tomlinson, Ann Spotswood, Maureen O’Dowd and all the committee for my invitation to judge once more at this very busy and popular show, filled to capacity once again! I was extremely fortunate to enlist the help of Val Kaye as my steward, she is great company and shows great interest in all the breeds and handles them carefully and compassionately, many thanks Val, much appreciated and I look forward to another engagement together!
CLASS 121 IMPERIAL, SLH GRAND CHAMPION MALE
IMP GCC, HAWORTH’S IGR CH DIZZIPAWS BRUCE, 66, SEAL COLOURPOINTED RAGDOLL, 02.08.06
An exceedingly handsome lad, clearly enjoying being the centre of attention, as he kneaded and massaged our shoulders with his front legs! Excellent head shape, good breadth between well placed medium sized ears that tilt forwards gently, well developed cheeks and rounded muzzle, good chin and level bite. Medium length nose with gentle dip to the profile. Large, well opened deep blue eyes are set apart and obliquely, deep blue in colour and so expressive. Very strong and well toned boy, with a long and muscular boy, breadth to the chest and substantial limbs, large round tufted paws. His tail is long and fairly bushy to balance. As always, his pale beige coat is well presented, silky soft texture and with knickerbockers, albeit the coat could be slightly longer than it is, some surface shading now evident but still shows contrast with his deep velvety seal points. A pleasure to judge him again and award the top prize today.
RES IMP GRCC, WHITBY’S GR CH SUCETTE PRINCE VALIANT, 13c4, LILAC POINT BIRMAN, 13.07.07
An impeccably groomed young man, wearing the softest and palest silky magnolia coat, that contrasts so well with his pinkish grey points colouring, whilst his full ruff frames the head magnificently. Very good Birman type, his skull is broad and round, he has full round cheeks tapering gently to a firm chin, level bite. His ears are spaced well apart, just medium in size. Medium length nose with slight dip to the profile. Almost round, deep blue eyes, his expression is so gentle. Sparkling white feet markings, gloves are even, gauntlets are fairly full and medium in length. Whilst he is well proportioned, ideally he could be a little more substantial for an entire mail, and his tail could be a fraction longer for perfect balance with the body length. A very gentle boy, delightful to handle.
CLASS 139a AOC MAINE COON ADULT MALE
CC & BOB, EDWARDS’ DARKTOWER INDIGO, 64 16, BLUE, 25.06.08
Wow! What a striking looking lad, already looking so well balanced and composed, particularly as he is still so young, just over ten months old, a mere yearling in racing parlance but not at all green! Excellent strength and proportions to his head, being medium long and slightly less wide, his cheek bones are high and cheeks are filling out well. Lovely ears for size and set, large and tall, approximately an ear’s width apart, lovely furnishings and tufts. Uniform width to nose with shallow concave curve to the profile, excellent pencil straight line from nose leather to deep firm chin. Good, broad and deep square muzzle. Full, round eyes are set apart and obliquely, slightly two tone colour at the moment. Wonderful body size and structure, solid and muscular with breadth to the chest, proportionate and substantial limbs with large round tufted paws, excellent flowing long tail to balance well. His glossy blue top coat is sound in colour, and increases in length down the back and flanks, frontal ruff developing. Expertly presented. So pleased to see him again and see how well he is fulfilling his early promise. My congratulations on his Best SLH win later in the day!
2ND, MILLIGAN’S LONO TILLI *PL, 64 41d, RED CLASSIC TABBY, 03.01.08
Another handsome youngster, of excellent size and balance. Very good head proportions, breadth is slightly less than the length, high cheek bones and fairly full cheeks. Uniform width to nose that could ideally be a touch longer, showing very slight bump when viewed in profile. Pencil straight line from pink nose leather to deep chin, well proportioned square muzzle. Large, tall ears with good width at the base and well tufted. Full, round amber eyes are set slightly obliquely, super alert expression. Vey good body size and structure, muscular feel to the limbs and large round tufted paws, long flowing tail to balance that is easily the length of the back. His red tabby coat shows excellent pattern definition, with rich red markings on a bright apricot agouti ground colour, the glossy top coat just lies a little flat as he needs more undercoat to show the shaggy appearance the breed is renowned for. Very alert and friendly boy, showing himself off to perfection.
3RD, GARNER’S PALMAINE GIGOLO, 64 41d, RED CLASSIC TABBY, 20.05.08
Quite a shy young lad, who required a little coaxing to come out of his pen this morning. Pleasing head proportions, being medium in length and slightly less wide, high cheek bones and fairly full cheeks. Uniform width to nose with shallow concave curve to the profile, square muzzle and firm chin. His ears have long tufts at the tips, but the ears themselves look a little small for perfect balance, but it did not help that he insisted on holding them flat and to the sides. Additionally, he was not prepared to fully open his eyes, which did detract from his appearance somewhat. Very well grown lad, solid and muscular frame with proportionate limbs and huge tufted paws, lovely tail length to balance. He too was wearing a well patterned rich red tabby coat, a little short in length and needing more undercoat and ruff to enhance the appearance. Once out of his pen, he became altogether more relaxed and handled well.
CLASS 139b AOC MAINE COON ADULT FEMALE
CC, KILMARTIN’S LIONMAINE LIMITED EDITION, 64 41ew, TORTIE CLASSIC TABBY & WHITE, 25.06.08
A very attractive female, ten months old and understandably still a little immature in appearance, but with many quality attributes and looking very promising for the future. Her head shape is pleasing, looking balanced with good length and breadth ratio, high cheek bones and cheeks filling out well. Her nose is uniform in width, slight concave curve to the profile, good straight line from nose leather to firm white chin, muzzle shows square contours and just needs to strengthen a little more as she matures. Her ears are large with good width at the base, tapering to appear pointed and well tufted. Full, round eyes are large and expressive, set widely and obliquely, slightly two tone golden colour. Well grown and well proportioned girl, excellent body length and weight, substantial limbs and rounded tufted paws, good tail length to balance. Her glossy top coat covers the undercoat, and is an absolute kaleidoscope of colours, with numerous shades of red overlaying the black markings, all on a warm copper agouti ground colour, ruff developing. She has clean white paws, a white chin, bib, chest and belly. Friendly girl, delightful to judge and presented well.
CLASS 141 AC BI-COLOUR RAGDOLL ADULT
Three very attractive blue bi colour girls to admire in this class, on another day may be a different order, any one of them could have been awarded the certificate, little to choose between them!
CC & BOB, GRIFFITHS & SCOTT’S RAGTASIA SUMMER BREEZE, 66 31a, BLUE BI-COLOUR FEMALE, 12.04.08
An extremely pretty young lass, with such a sweetheart look and expression. Excellent Ragdoll type, her head is showing good breadth with a flat plane between medium sized ears that tilt forwards slightly, well developed cheeks and rounded muzzle, chin is reasonably firm, level bite. Super profile, a gentle dip and a hint of retrousse tip to the medium length nose. Expressive, deep blue eyes are large and well opened, set slightly obliquely and apart, enhanced by her inverted V marking that starts on the forehead and travels down to the chin, just a fraction more generous on the left side of her face. Well grown girl, nice solid feel to the body that is a good length, with proportionate medium length legs, round tufted paws and a long bushy tail to balance. Beautifully presented silky soft coat is sparkling, palest bluish white in colour with two white patches, one across the shoulders and one on her back, limbs are all white. When I read my catalogue later in the day, I realised that I had admired her previously as a kitten, delighted to award her a CC today and see her progress, she really is gorgeous.
2ND, NEWMAN’S AMIGAMIA GYPSY ROSE, 66 31a, BLUE BI-COLOUR FEMALE, 06.09.07
Another most attractive young miss, who I have also had the pleasure of judging before. She has a very nice head shape, being broad with a flat plane, good amount of space between medium sized ears that tilt forwards. Her cheeks are well developed, muzzle is rounded though looking very slightly pinched today, firm chin and level bite. Medium length nose with gentle dip to the profile. Expressive deep blue eyes, large and well opened though she did occasionally have a tendency to stare until she relaxed. Well grown and well proportioned girl, pleasing body length and weight with fairly substantial medium long limbs, large tufted paws and a bushy tail that balances well. Sparkling white markings, her inverted V marking on the forehead is well balanced, she has a white chin, chest, belly and legs with white across the shoulders and one small patch on the back. Gentle girl.
3RD, HASSETT’S HAPPYTYME MISS BEHAVING, 66 31a, BLUE BI-COLOUR FEMALE, 03.03.08
I was so spoilt for choice in this class, as I really liked this young girl too! She has a very good Ragdoll look, with a broad head, flat plane between her medium sized ears, albeit a fraction more width between the ears would improve her balanced look. Well developed cheeks and rounded muzzle, level bite and firm chin. Lovely profile, her nose is medium long with a gentle dip and a hint of a retrousse tip. Large, well opened deep blue eyes are spaced well apart and obliquely. Well proportioned girl, sturdy feel to her body with medium length legs, quite thickset and with large round tufted paws and a long bushy tail to balance. Attractive blue bi colour markings, white symmetrical V marking on the forehead, white chin, bib, chest and underbody, her legs are white except for one small blue coloured spot on her back left leg. Well presented bluish white coat, with two small white patches, one on the right shoulder and one on the right flank. The coat is fairly dense but just looking a little short at the moment, particularly around her head and shoulders. Very friendly girl, relaxed and a pleasure to judge.
CLASS 157 AOC MAINE COON KITTEN
1ST & BOB, JONES’ JEMAHAN TINKERBELLS MAGIC, 64 41e, TORTIE CLASSIC TABBY FEMALE, 23.11.08
I did like this young lady, who looked well proportioned and was extremely friendly, delightful to handle. She has good length to the head, and is still looking a touch narrow across the cheeks and muzzle, but given more time I hope this will improve. Very well placed large ears, set high and apart, well tufted. Uniform width to nose with shallow concave curve to the profile, straight line from nose leather to deep chin, square contours to the muzzle that needs more time to strengthen. Expressive amber eyes are full and round, set slightly obliquely. Well grown and well proportioned female, good body length and weight and her limbs are fairly substantial already, long tail easily the length of her back to balance well. Beautifully presented soft and silky kitten coat, well patterned and showing good intermingling of black markings overlaid with numerous shades of red on the coppery background colour. A friendly girl, chattering away and enjoying herself.
2ND, JOINER’S KASSARO DUSTYSHADOWS, 64 36, BLACK SMOKE FEMALE, 13.08.08
Another quite attractive female, wearing a soft black smoke kitten coat. Good head shape, being medium long and slightly less wide, high cheek bones and cheeks filling out. Uniform width to nose with shallow concave curve to the profile, good chin and square contours to muzzle. Nicely positioned ears, albeit a touch close together as she is still growing. Good body length, though for her age I would prefer her to be heavier in weight and more substantial, her limbs in particular do still look a little fine boned, lovely long tail. Her black smoke coat is growing well, the silver white undercoat is more obvious around her head and neck, well presented. Alert and friendly girl.
3RD, LAWSON’S DARKTOWER GEORGIA, 64 41e, TORTIE CLASSIC TABBY FEMALE, 19.10.08
One of the youngest females in the class today, and going through the stage in her development where everything needs to come together. Her head is medium in length and slightly less wide, though for me a touch more length would enhance her appearance enormously. At the moment, her large ears are the first thing you notice, as she needs more time to grow into them, but they are well placed and tufted. High cheek bones and cheeks still filling out. Her nose is uniform in width, could be slightly longer for perfection, her muzzle shows squareness but again needs more time to develop, bite is level. Lovely expressive full and round amber coloured eyes are set slightly obliquely and apart. Very pleasing body length and weight, extremely well grown and well proportioned, with fairly substantial limbs already, rounded delicately tufted paws and a long tail to balance. Still wearing a very soft almost fluffy kitten coat that shows nice intermingling of tortie tabby colours. A friendly girl.
CLASS 181 AOC MAINE COON NEUTER
BOB, WOODCOCK’S GR PR DARKTOWER SAXON KING, 64 31, BLACK & WHITE MALE, 27.10.00
Such a handsome boy, with a regal stance and pose, very well balanced looking lad, wearing a superb glossy black coat, with super white markings to enhance his appearance, I particularly love his eyebrows and white whiskers! Lovely example of the breed.
PC, FEARNLEY’S COONARIA FIRESTORM, 64 41d, RED CLASSIC TABBY MALE, 25.01.08
Very handsome lad, who I have had the pleasure of judging before. Excellent head proportions and length to breadth ratio, high cheek bones and full cheeks. Nose is a uniform width with pleasing shallow concave curve to the profile, straight line from nose leather to firm chin, square muzzle is strong and well proportioned. Large ears are well tufted and set apart. Fabulous expression from full round amber eyes, set apart and obliquely. Excellent body strength, long body with breadth to the chest, substantial limbs, large round paws and a flowing rich red tail to balance well. Excellent condition to his vibrant rich red tabby coat, the top coat is glossy and well presented, lovely strong and defined red classic tabby patterning. Very relaxed and easy to handle, enjoying his day out.
2ND, BUNCE’S PR KEVERSTONE SPJ RED LION, 64 19, RED TABBY MALE, 28.12.06
I did like the look of this boy, but for some reason today, he really was not in the mood to cooperate with being judged, so for safety – his and ours – his assessment was speedier than I would have liked. Excellent head shape and contours, being medium long and slightly less wide, nice full cheeks and lovely profile. Full, round green eyes are set slightly obliquely and apart, a fiery expression for us today! Excellent ear size and set, good width at the base and tapering to appear pointed, well tufted. He has a square muzzle and firm deep chin that could be a fraction broader for perfection. Excellent body size and weight, well structured and well balanced boy. Well patterned glossy red tabby coat, lengthening down the back and presented well. Unfortunately, he was becoming more anxious the longer he was away from the security of his pen, so we returned him prematurely. Rather a pity.
CLASS 183a AC BI-COLOUR RAGDOLL NEUTER MALE
BOB, ASHWORTH’S IGR PR RAGALYN BLUELAGOON, 66 31a, BLUE BI-COLOUR, 27.04.04
I’ve had the pleasure of judging this fabulous boy many times in the past, and always admire his incredibly stylish looks. He just exudes quality, looks so distinguished and striking. Wonderful head and expressive deep blue eyes. Very strong muscular body, limbs and bushy tail in proportion. Silky soft well presented coat, balanced bi-colour markings and to top it all his temperament is just sublime! He is so friendly, shows himself off to perfection, he knows he looks fantastic and laps up the adoration!
PC, HENDERSON’S AHTARRA LUCIEN, 66 31, SEAL BI-COLOUR, 20.02.08
A handsome and very striking seal bi-colour boy, with a lovely head shape. The head is road with a flat plane between medium sized ears that tilt forward slightly, cheeks are well developed and the muzzle is gently rounded, good chin and level bite. Medium length nose with dip to the profile, just a hint of a bump on the nose. Expressive deep blue eyes, large and well opened and set slightly obliquely and apart. His inverted white V marking that starts on the forehead enhances his facial expression. Good body size, long and sturdy, albeit he is perhaps a little portly around the tummy, clearly enjoying his sustenance! Medium length proportionate limbs, large round paws and a long bushy tail to balance. His fairly dense beige coat is a little shady along the back and could be a fraction longer, ruff developing. Sparkling white limbs, white across the shoulders. A friendly boy, handled well.
CLASS 567 AC RAGDOLL ADULT
1ST, HAWORTH’S IGR CH DIZZIPAWS BRUCE, 66, SEAL COLOURPOINTED MALE, 02.08.06
2ND, PULLEN’S DIZZIPAWS ZEMO, 66aw, BLUE MITTED MALE, 12.04.08
3RD, GRIFFITHS & SCOTT’S RAGTASIA JAQUE SON, 66a, BLUE COLOURPOINTED MALE, 21.06.08
CLASS 583 AV BIRMAN KITTEN
1ST, WIGNALL’S BIJOUBIRMON HERITAGE ‘LUC, 13c1, SEAL POINT FEMALE, 24.09.08
CLASS 594 AV SLH MAIDEN KITTEN
1ST, KURTZ-WILLIAMS’ GROOVICATS BLUEANGEL, 66a, BLUE COLOURPOINTED RAGDOLL FEMALE, 16.10.08
2ND, HASSETT’S HAPPYTYME OPHELIA, 66 31a, BLUE BI-COLOUR RAGDOLL FEMALE, 10.09.08
3RD, LEAHY’S DARKTOWER VIRGINIA, 64 41esw, TORTIE SILVER CLASSIC TABBY & WHITE MAINE COON FEMALE, 19.10.08
CLASS 602 AC MAINE COON NEUTER
1ST, WOODCOCK’S GR PR DARKTOWER SAXON KING, 64 31, BLACK & WHITE MALE, 27.10.00
2ND, BURGESS’ GR CH & PR COONARIA SHAMWARI, 64 41, BROWN CLASSIC TABBY MALE, 28.04.07
3RD, RICHARDSON & HARLING’S PR JACKSONTAILS ROSSINI, RED TABBY MALE, 07.05.05
CLASS 615 AV SLH SENIOR NEUTER
1ST, ASHWORTH’S IGR PR RAGALYN BLUELAGOON, 66 31a, BLUE BI-COLOUR RAGDOLL MALE, 27.04.04
2ND, FORSYTH’S GR PR SUCETTE ON ICE, 13c4, LILAC POINT BIRMAN FEMALE, 25.06.06
3RD, MORIARTY’S PR DIZZIPAWS CHUCKIE, 66a, BLUE COLOURPOINTED RAGDOLL MALE, 15.06.05
4TH, WATKINS’ GR CH KRYSTALTOZE RHAPSODY, 13c1, SEAL POINT BIRMAN FEMALE, 13.12.99
CLASS 799 AV SLH ADULT
1ST, MLYNEK & HAYWARD’S MLYWARD MUNCHKIN, 13c2, BLUE POINT BIRMAN MALE, 27.06.08
2ND, HAWORTH’S IGR CH DIZZIPAWS BRUCE, 66, SEAL COLOURPOINTED RAGDOLL MALE, 02.08.06
3RD, PULLEN’S DIZZIPAWS ZEMO, 66aw, BLUE MITTED RAGDOLL MALE, 12.04.08
CLASS 800 AV SLH KITTEN
1ST, KILMARTIN’S RUMTUMTUGGER DE NIRO, 64 41, BROWN CLASSIC TABBY MAINE COON MALE, 11.09.08
CLASS 801 AV SLH NEUTER
1ST, HOUGH’S PR LAVALNA SUNBEAM, 13c1, SEAL POINT BIRMAN MALE, 01.05.07
2ND, WOODCOCK’S GR PR DARKTOWER SAXON KING, 64 31, BLACK & WHITE MAINE COON MALE, 27.10.00
3RD, ASHWORTH’S UK GR CH & UK IGR PR EMERISLE DIAMANTE, 66 31, SEAL BI-COLOUR RAGDOLL FEMALE, 02.03.00
4TH, LEESE’S PR SHANLIVLE DELTA, 67 22, TORTIE & WHITE NORWEGIAN FOREST FEMALE, 13.04.07
My thanks to Dorothy for the invitation, and to the exhibitors who gave me a real treat with so many very high class Burmese - it's great to see the proliferation of 'typical-looking' cats.
Class 391, Burmese Brown Adult (2)
1st; CC; BOB: Collin's Gr. Ch. Artro Brown Anwen (4.8.'03). Female. Fabulous in every way. Correct medium size; a little plump but muscular, and very elegant. Evenly tapering, balanced tail. Short, finely textured, coat has a sprinkling of white hairs across the shoulders. Stunningly beautiful head type; broad, and gently rounded on the brow and between perfectly shaped and proportioned ears, which are exquisitely set to follow the line of a short, strongly formed, wedge. Sensational eyes that have the essential upper line slant, combined with full lower line, to create the unique Burmese expression. In profile, a distinct, but unexaggerated, nose break, not quite straight nose of ideal length, and a straight line from the leather to a strong chin. Quite charming.
Class 399, Burmese Brown Kitten (3)
1st; BOB: Boardmans' Amabile Brown Desdemona (28.10.'08). Female. Elegantly proportioned and firmly fleshed, with a balanced, evenly tapering, tail. Coat of medium length and texture, has faint shadows on the stifles. Beautifully proportioned head is broad, with slight rounding of the top and brow, correctly set ears, and a short wedge. Large yellow eyes have just enough slant to the upper line, and a full, founded, lower. In profile, a distinct nose break, virtually straight nose, and a straight line from the nose to a strong chin. Fractionally undershot bite, the lower incisors just scissoring the uppers.
2nd: Collin's Aureus Sweet Juliet (30.9.'08). Female. Elegant and firmly muscled, with a balanced, evenly tapering, tail. Medium length, finely textured coat, with faint shadows on the stifles, some ticking, and a few white hairs on the back of the neck. Broad head, gently rounded on the top and brow, with well-set ears, and a short wedge. Large, pale yellow, eyes, set obliquely, with a full lower line. A distinct nose break, virtually straight nose, and a nose to chin line that could be fractionally squarer, though good depth to the chin.
3rd: Hall's Sanlis Vashta Nerada (15.11.'08). Female. Elegant conformation, though not quite the relative weight and muscle of the other two. A good tail easily balances. Coat of medium length and texture, has faint shadows on the stifles and above the chest. Head doesn't have quite the excellent width to length ratio of the others, but well-set and shaped ears, and correctly set eyes with full lower line. A distinct nose break, virtually straight nose, and a good line from the nose to a firm chin. A very good class of, not-surprisingly, similar kittens.
Class 401, Burmese Chocolate Kitten (1)
1st; BOB: Kirkman's Raweke Chocolate Surprise (4.10.'08). Male. Fairly long body with strong limbs, firm muscle, and a balanced tail of good shape. Shortish coat, lying tightly, of very pale colour with darker points, and faint shadows on the stifles. Head should be broader and shorter, to be typical. Ears of good shape, but eyes need a more decided slant to the upper line. In profile, a flat above the eyes, modest nose break, and nose longer than ideal, though chin level.
Class 402, Burmese Lilac Kitten (1)
1st; BOB: Walmsley's Raweke Hungry Horace (4.10.'08). Male. Good size and well proportioned, with a balanced, evenly tapering tail, and finely textured coat of medium length. Good head width, and rounded to the top and brow, with well-set, proportionate ears. Top line of eye needs more slant to be ideal, but the lower line is full. In profile, a moderate nose break, straight nose that slopes slightly, and a level chin.
Class 411, Burmese Brown Neuter (3)
1st; PC; BOB: Jubb's Maharani Gabrielle (14.8.'07). Female. Petite and slim, with firm muscle and elegant conformation, with an ideally shaped and balanced tail, tapering evenly to a rounded tip. Short to medium length, finely textured coat of fairly dark, but rich, seal. Broad head with rounded top and brow, and a short wedge emphasised by well-set, proportionately sized, ears. Yellow eyes have a distinct slant with fuller lower line. In profile a distinct, and correctly shallow, nose break, slightly rounded nose, and a firm, level, chin.
Class 415, Burmese Red Neuter (1)
1st; PC; BOB: Catterick's Gr. Pr. Nemorez Theredbaron (4.11.'03). Medium size and proportionate, and a well-shaped tail that just balances. Pale coat should be shorter, and is rather woolly in texture and lie. Head should be broader for length, to better describe the desired short wedge. Neat, well set, ears, and pale eyes set obliquely, but could be fuller in the lower line. In profile, a flat forehead, moderate nose break, and straight nose, with a slightly receding nose to chin line.
Class 418, Burmese AOC Tortoiseshell Neuter (2)
BOB: Brownings' Gr. Ch. & Pr. Romid Lucie (11.4.'01) Lilac Tortoiseshell.
Petite and well proportioned, and a balanced tail. Long coat. Broad head
with very short wedge, neat ears, and pale, greenish-yellow eyes, set
obliquely with a fuller lower line. In profile, a distinct nose break,
short, straight, nose, and a level chin.
I am very grateful to Sally Giles who stepped in to steward for me at the last minute, many thanks and I hope you will work with me again.
IMPERIAL SEMI LH GRAND PREMIER: MALE
IMP GR PR ASHWORTH IGR PR RAGALYN BLUELAGOON 66 31a
Super well know exhibit who ticks all the boxes for the breed in my estimation. He is also ‘love-on-legs’ and a great pleasure to judge.
RES BUNCE IGR PR COONTASTIC THE MINSTREL 64 31t
Another well known exhibit who is super all-round and is a credit to his breed. Stylish boy with a lovely temperament.
IM PERIAL SEMI LH GRAN D PREMIER: FEMALE
IMP GR PR FORSYTH GR PR SUCETTE ON ICE 13c4
A very stylish girl with very nice ‘feel’ about her. Beautiful coat impeccably prepared, delicate lilac points, perfectly matched gloves and gauntlets. Well shaped head and ears, deep blue eyes, she has a lovely face and expression.
RES ASHWORTH UK GR CH & UK IGR PR EMERISLE DIAMANTE 66 31
Another super girl still looking great for her nine plus years. Excellent type and coat, lovely balanced blaze, well shaped head, deep blue eyes, she also has a lovely face and expression.
ORIGINAL FOREIGN SH CHAMPION : FEMALE
GR CH HAWKINS CH HIBREEZE NIMNUAN LALIWAN 34
Lovely mature girl who is nearly ten but looks half her age. Very nice ‘feel’ about her, sleek glossy fine blue coat well tipped with silver. Heart shaped head, large well set ears, flat forehead, wide-set large luminous green eyes have such a lovely expression. She is a real sweetie.
RES OAKLEY CH ADCINSH MAKSIM 16a
Elegant well muscled and well proportioned young lady. Very nice coat is short and soft and feels dense, clear blue colour with nice silvery sheen. Well shaped head, prominent pads, good angle to well defined profile. Large ears set vertical, green almond eyes show nice expression.
BLUE PERSIAN ADULT: MALE
1 CC FARMER CH HERRAFARESIAH AMBASSADOR
Cobby and well muscled, strong limbs, large tufted paws. His coat is changing at the moment and the colour quite dark, seasonal length but his owner has groomed him well and made the best of the coat and frill. Round head has breadth to skull, ears set wide and low, short nose with stop, full muzzle, bite slightly under. Large orange eyes and full, nice bold expression.
BLUE PERSIAN ADULT: FEMALE
1 CC BOB MANNING CHAKEL LOIS LANE
Young lady with very nice weight and substance to her cobby body, sturdy legs, large well tufted paws. Well prepared coat has good length with frill over shoulders, soft fine texture, medium blue throughout. Well shaped head, small ears set low, short nose, good muzzle, acceptable bite. Large bold round orange eyes.
AOC SOMALI NEUTER: MALE
1 PR BOB MELIA CH ADMILSH ASTROKINI NEXUS 63b
This well balanced boy is nine years old and looks really trim and fit. His coat has fine texture and good length showing ruff and breeches, long well furnished tail. Apricot base is clearly ticked with dark chocolate, very nice head and facial markings and heels. Very good head shape and profile line, wide-set well furnished ears, large expressive eyes. He has a lovely face and ‘smiling’ expression.
OCICAT ADULT: MALE
1 CC BOB ATKINSON ALLAGASH TEXASDOTS 73s
Large and muscular, mature well fed boy of almost nine. Very good tail and limbs. Short sleek coat has nice sheen, good spotting on clear silvery white ground. Head has modified wedge, slight dip and gentle rise to the brow in profile, broad muzzle. Alert ears are well set, large almond-shaped eyes are very expressive.
Many thanks to my very capable steward MARY DEAN,I enjoy her company which added to my pleasure of judging at a very good Show .Well done to all concerned.
A.C. ORIENTAL PREMIER NEUTER MALE
1 GR PR HINCHLIFFE PR MYLYNN MUMBO JUMBO 62/36 MN 25/1/08
A very impressive boy shown to perfection and is of a wonderful temperament making him a pleasure to judge. Just into adolescence but showing excellence ,masculinity and very attractive overall Long typical head complimented by his excellent profile and strong, deep chin. Large and well flared ears with good wide base. Eyes are marginally open but he has an appealing soulful expression and lovely green eye colour. Bite is level. Long ,typical body with lovely neck carriage leading to a long ,lithe body with limbs and tapering tail in very good balance.Silky and fine coat in summer phase with ruff evident and plume likewise.Excellent contrast to smoke pattern showing dense black on a silver ground.excellent physical condition.
RESERVE NELSON PR TIDLYPOO JUSTIN TYME 38D MN 25/2/06
A very pleasing and conforming boy not overly masculine but nevertheless is stylish,balanced and typical.Very good length and shape to head with large and well flared ears with wide base.Very good eye shape and setting –colour is of a clear even green and he shows typical expression.Bite is level,he shows slight gingivitis .Straight profile and with adequate depth of chin.He has a very slight pinch to the muzzle. Excellent neck carriage leading to a long,lithe body with very good muscle tone.He stands on balanced,slender legs with correct oval shaped paws.Excellent length to tapering tail.Sleek and close lying coat of a pale red ground colour and vivid red pattern which shows overall very good formation and clarity.Excellent disposition and was well presented.
BRITISH CREAM MALE ADULT
1 CH & BOB JUHASZ MOVIESTARS LEGEND MAKER 17 M 17/10/05
Still passing through adolescence but he shows overall correctness and sound British conformation. Well set,medium size ears with rounded tips. Head,top and brow show rounded shape but the muzzle has still to merge more into facial roundness.Open face with good expression enhanced by his large,open deep gold eyes.Short,straight and broad nose,bite is level and his chin shows depth.Short,adolescent ,weighty body in balance with short,thick legs and medium length,thick tail with rounded tip.Short,crisp and dense coat which is sound to root.Well prepared and presented.Excellent temperament and condition.
2 CLUTTRBUCK GLENICA OWHATAKRAKER 17 M 17/10/05
Has reached full maturity (by the age given ) but the body is rangy and lacking the required cobby British conformation. Limbs and tail in balance and not applicable to the British Standard. Neat and well spaced ears. Top of head needs a more rounded effect but his head shows a rounded shape .Pale gold round eyes .Nose is short and straight with cheeks to fill .Bite is level .Chin is firm. Pale cream .fairly sound coat which is rather open and lacks density and crispness.Very good temperament.
BRITISH BLUE KITTEN
1 BOB HOWARD ADATESH KINGSTANDING BLUE 16 F 29/8/08
A very pretty girl showing promise and very good British conformation.Large,round head with rounded brow and top.Still to grow into her slightly large ears with correctly rounded tips.Large,round eyes,colour still settling.Nose is short,straight and broad.Bite is level.Muzzle is slightly squared but she has a firm chin Short,sturdy body woth short,thick neck and standing on short,thick legs with large round paws.Excellent tail-.medium length,in balance and is thick and with correctly rounded tip.Well muscled and weighty.Medium blue coat,sound to root still at the baby soft stage and showing lighter tipping.Coat is short and dense.Delightful to judge.
BRITISH CREAM NEUTER
1 PR BOB PALMER PR ZINGFRO LEO 17 MN 26/7/06
A strong,cobby and masculine boy shown in excellent physical condition.Large round head with corresponding top and brow.Open British face and expression Medium and well spaced ears.Large,round deep gold colour eyes.Nose is short and broad but shows a slight stop.Bite is level,chin is firm and his muzzle rounds off well.Massive frame with short,thick neck,deep chest and well rounded rump.Straight back and with broad shoulders,Short,thick legs and with medium length thick tail.Excellent weight and masculinity.Short,dense and fairly sound coat which is slightly soft.Good cream colour.Very good temperament.
ASIAN TIFFANIE NEUTER
1 PR BOB BAYLEY PR NEMOREZ AZUREDLIGHT 68A MN 10/3/06
Short and fairly well balanced head with chin needing slightly more depth for perfection. Good width to cheeks and muzzle is blunt. Well set ears separated by a nicely rounded top. Correct nose break and with a level bite. Wide set ,large eyes of a good green colour. Muscular ,masculine and weighty body in excellent physical condition. Proportionate limbs and medium length to tail .Medium blue coat colour which is fairly sound Fine and silky seasonal coat with corresponding plume and ruff .Was well presented and of a very pleasing disposition.
THAI LILAC NEUTER ASSESSMENT
MERIT TO-RUSSELL CAMACOONA VALENTINO 34C MN 14/2/08
A generally pleasing young male neuter showing very good balance and type.He was shown in very good condition and handled well. Was well prepared and presented.
Correct heart shaped head with good breadth between the eyes and flat forehead.Well placed ,large ears with wide base. Slight profile stop and downward curve to nose.Expressive,large and prominent green eyes.Bite is level and his chin is firm Medium ,lithe adolescent body in excellent physical condition,is weighty and shows budding masculinity.Medium limbs and tapering tail completes his very good body conformation.Sleek coat of a good lilac colour which is sound to root and shows silvery sheen.
ORIENTAL TORTIE ADULT
1 CH BOB SHORT CHAPELROSE FROM ME TO YOU 37M F 18/6/08
A very pleasing young female showing promise and style.Large ears with wide base which she carries slightly high at present.Very good eyes for shape,setting and oriental expression.Good even green eye colour but haws are slightly up.Excellent profile and with a firm chin.Excellent long,adolescent and feminine body with excellent length to slender limbs and with a very long and tapering tail, with a tiny pip at its extremity.Excellent physical condition and with a well toned body.Very good close lying coat ,sleek and well textured.Well mingled shades of cinnamon,and dark/paler red.She handled well and was well presented.
ORIENTAL TORTIE NEUTER
BOB TO – RYAN GR PR SPINNING JENNY 37G FN 26/3/06
Very good length and balance to head enhanced by a good deep chin.Well placed and proportionate ears.Pale green eyes of very good shape and setting.Straight profile but shows a very slight pinch to the muzzle. Long,lithe body of very good type in balance with long slender limbs and tapering tail.Close lying coat ,well textured and fairly well mingled. Is slightly solid across her shoulders.Excellent condition.
CREAM POINT SIAMESE NEUTER
1 PR BOB WEBSTER PR STENIC RIKKI TIKKI TARVI 32C MN 11/11/06
A quite stylish boy not overly masculine but is weighty and well toned and shows excellent balance and conformation to body.He was well prepared and presented and was shown in excellent condition.Very good length to head with large and well flared ears with wide base.Lovely eyes for shape,,setting and typical expression.Very good blue colour.Very good profile but he shows some pinching to the muzzle and the chin is shallow which denies the head perfect balance.Very good neck leading to a long,lithe and muscular body in balance with long ,slender limbs and neat oval paws.Tail is long and tapering.Excellent coat texture-sllek and close lying.Very good cream points colour with slight tonal shading to coat Excellent temperament.
A/C BALINESE NEUTER
1 PR BOB WEBB PIPPASTRO BOLSHOI 61N MN 7/6/08
Just adult but showing overall very good bone,masculinity and balance He was well prepared and presented and of a delightful disposition.Good length and strength to head with very good top and ear flair. Large ears with wide base. Oriental eye shape and setting with typical expression. Eye colour showing dual shades of blue. Excellent profile,level bite and with a firm chin.He shows a marginal pinch to the muzzle.Very good neck carriage leading to a long and well toned adolescent body.Balanced .lengthy limbs and with a long and tapering tail with reasonable plumed tail.Clear,silky seasonal coat with corresponding ruff still developing.Good caramel colour to points with all points fairly well matching.
Thank you to Mrs Tomlinson and her Committee for their invitation
to judge at this very busy Show. I was very lucky to have Vanessa Keeping
as my Steward. I valued her expertise and experience greatly during a
very busy day. Thank you very much, Vanessa.
GRAND PREMIER MALE: IGR.PC. HALL'S GR. PR. CATYKES TONIONE. 31a. MN.17.9.06.
A large lad of over two & a half years showing good British type.
Round head; ears just a little tall; cheeks developed to round muzzle
line; level bite, short broad nose, firm chin; round eyes of a pale golden
shade. Good size to cobby body of good weight and muscular tone; broad
chest; well boned legs, neat paws; balanced tail. Coat short, dense, and
firm just lying a little flat on lower spine; patches of mid-blue sound
to roots on head, cheeks, back, abdomen, and tail; white of one third
with good demarcation to blue on head, chest, neck, legs, and abdomen;
with an attractive white blaze. He was a shy and retiring lad who handled
well.
GRAND PREMIER FEMALE: IGR. PC. MADEN'S GR. PR. LIMATZ TRULY SCRUMPTIOUS.
18. FN. 3.7.07. A well grown girl for her age of nearly 2yr. Round head;
ears open at the base with good space between; cheeks nicely rounded to
muzzle line; level bite, short broad nose, good firm chin; round eyes
of a lovely green shade. Balanced cobby body of good weight; broad chest;
well boned legs, neat paws; balanced tail. Coat moulting at the moment;
short, of good density; lying a little flat at base of spine; classical
black tabby pattern to a silver ground colour; thumbprints on ears; 'M'
on forehead; butterfly, and spinelines; symmetrical complete oysters;
several necklaces; bracelets on legs; rings on tail. A sweet temperament
to this friendly girl who was shown in good condition.
BLUE-CREAM ADULT: There were 3 lovely girls in this class really all worthy
of a 1st placing.
1. CC. BOB. PENNINGTON'S FERNWAYS VANILLA SKYE. 28. F. 3.2.05. I believe
this was her first outing. She handled very well. A mature lady of over
4yr. showing good British type. Round head; neat ears with good space
between; mature rounded cheeks to muzzle line; short broad nose, firm
chin, level bite; round expressive eyes of a golden shade. Good size and
balance to cobby body; broad chest; short well boned legs, neat paws;
balanced tail. Coat just starting to moult; short with good density, and
firm; well mixed blue and cream; sound to roots; all four feet mixed with
colour. A gentle lady who handled well. Shown in good condition.
2. FIGGINS'S HINDERSLYN OF HYSSOP. 28. F. 14.7.08. A balanced well grown
lady of just over 9 months showing good British type. Round head; neat
ears with good space between; nicely rounded cheeks to muzzle line; level
bite, short broad nose, firm chin; round expressive eyes of a deep gold.
Balanced cobby body of good weight and muscular tone; short well boned
legs, with neat paws. Good coat, short, dense, and firm; a darker shade
of blue mixed with cream; sound to roots; all four feet mixed with colour.
This lovely girl was easy to handle, and shown in good condition.
3. BELL'S CHARMODEN ANNY. 28. F. 15.5.08. A well grown young lady of 11
months, just a little out of balance at the moment. Round head needing
a little more development; ears open at the base; cheeks maturing to a
squarish narrow muzzle line; level bite, short broad nose, firm chin;
round golden eyes. Good weight and size to cobby body; broad chest; short
well boned legs, neat paws; balanced tail. Coat of very good texture,
short dense, and firm; well mingled blue with a darker shade of blue and
cream; sound to roots; all four feet mixed with colour. Shown in good
condition and easy to handle.
4. MANN'S PURRADE SULALCOS ARWEEN. 28. F. 21.7.08. A very young looking
girl just old enough for this class, still looking a little kittenish.
Round head; ears standing tall and open at the base; cheeks still developing
to muzzle line; level bite, short broad nose, firm chin; round eyes of
pale gold. Body going through a rangy stage; legs still appearing rather
long, neat paws; balanced tail. Good firm texture to coat, needing more
density; well mingled cream with a darker shade of blue, sound to roots.
This young lady just needs more time to develop.
AC DEBUTANTE ADULT: 1. HEMMING'S HINDERSLYNE HECATE. 21. F. 8.7.08. A
well grown girl of just over 9 months showing very good British type.
Round head; neat ears fitting well into head shape; nicely rounded cheeks
to firm muzzle line; level bite, short broad nose, firm chin; good round
eyes of a deep copper shade. Good sized cobby body; short well boned legs,
neat paws; balanced tail. Excellent coat, short, dense, and firm; black
well mingled with red and rich red; 3 feet well broken with colour, 4th
just has a few red and cream hairs visible. Delightful girl and easy to
handle.
2. PENNINGTON'S FERNWAYS VANILLA SKYE. 28. F. 3.2.05.
3. BURNELL'S BURLEAWAY RALETTE. 39. F. 8.5.08. A lovely young girl showing
good British type and balance. Good black tipping to silver undercoat.
BRITISH MAIDEN ADULT: 1. GRAY'S PAMPURRED LADY BAZBRITZ. 16. F. 6.5.05.
A mature young lady of 4yr. Well matured round head; neat ears; cheeks
developed well to muzzle line; level bite, short broad nose, firm chin;
round eyes of a good golden shade. Mature cobby body; well boned legs,
neat paws; balanced tail. Good coat, short, dense, and firm; mid-blue,
sound to roots. Easy to handle and shown in good condition.
2. PATTISON'S ADATESH LILAC LADY. 15c. F. 11.3.08. A shy young lady of
1yr. showing good British type. Round head; neat ears; cheeks maturing
well to muzzle line; level bite, short broad nose, firm chin; round eyes
of pale gold. Balanced cobby body; short well boned legs, neat paws; balanced
tail. Coat a little soft, but dense and firm; lovely lilac shade with
pinkish hue, sound to roots.
3. PATTISON'S ADATESH BLUE OASIS. 40.2. F. 11.3.08.
JUNIOR ADULT FEMALE: 1. HEMMING'S HINDERSLYNE HECATE. 21. F. 8.7.08.
2. PATTISON'S ADATESH LILAC LADY. 15c. F. 11.3.08.
3. BURNELL'S BURLEAWAY RALETTA. 39. F. 8.5.08.
AC NOVICE ADULT: 1. KIDD'S CATYKES KIMMARCHANT. 18a. F. 13.4.08. A lovely
young girl of 1yr. showing good British type. Round head; neat ears; cheeks
developing well to muzzle line; level bite, short broad nose, firm chin;
round eyes of a good copper shade. Good weight to developing cobby body;
short legs, neat paws; balanced tail. Coat short, a little soft; good
classical blue tabby pattern to a pale silvery ground colour. A gentle
girl, easy to handle, and shown in good condition.
2. SIMPSON'S ALTHALUS DAIZEE VEGAS. 21. F. 15.5.08. A well grown girl
for her age of 11 months, showing good British type. Round head; neat
ears; cheeks developing to muzzle line, level bite, short broad nose,
firm chin; round eyes of pale gold. Large cobby body; well boned legs,
neat paws; balanced tail. Coat long, of good density; black mingled with
a predominance of red and paler red; all 4 feet broken with colour.
3. WESTERMAN'S FINEGOLD SILVER BUCKLE. 18. F. 14.4.08.
AC NOVICE KITTEN: 1. CLUTTERBUCK'S AVIDONA RAMOSS ROMEO. 40.4. MN. 10.8.08.
A well grown young man of 8 months showing good British type. Round head;
neat ears; cheeks developing to muzzle line; level bite, short broad nose,
firm chin; round eyes of a pale blue. Good sized body; short well boned
legs, neat paws; balanced tail. Coat short, dense, and firm; lilac points
showing a pinkish hue to ears, beginning to develop on mask, paler on
legs and tail; body colour magnolia white.
2. BENSON'S LIMATZ NEXTTOPMODEL. 30s. F. 19.8.08.
AC LIMIT KITTEN: 1. HOWARD'S ADATESH KINGSTANDING BLUE. 16. F. 29,8,08.
A well grown young girl of 8 months showing good British type. Round head;
neat ears; cheeks developing well to muzzle line; level bite, short broad
nose, firm chin; round expressive eyes of a good golden shade. Cobby shape
to her body; short well boned legs, neat paws; balanced tail. Coat a little
soft, of good density; mid-blue, almost sound to roots.
2. CROPPER'S LIMATZ ALFREDTHEGREAT. 30s. M. 19.8.08.
IMPERIAL FOREIGN GRAND PREMIER, MALE.
1st. & IMP. GR.PR. Kemp's GR.PR. NATZKATZ IRISH-CREAM, 72.43nsq)
Well grown youngster with a very good head, short blunt wedge, good domed top between the well set ears. The profile shows a good break and a strong chin with a level bite. Expressive eyes, wide set and well shaped, gold in colour. Strong elegant body shape and limbs, tail just a fraction short, but well tapered. Short fine textured coat, silver under colouring to two thirds of the hair shafts. Attractive even warm caramel shading. Pleased to see him win Best Foreign Exhibit.
RES. IMP. GR.PR. Bower's UK.& IGR.PR. GREMECA MEATLOAF, 33.36)
Well known boy, still looking good dispite his age. Very stylish and elegant. Very good head with a medium length even wedge, the ears are large and well set. Good profile line, chin of good depth. Well shaped eyes, gentle expression. Well shaped long body with proportionate limbs, long fine tapering tail. Good coat, good soft plush texture and very well rexed all over.
IMPERIAL FOREIGN GRAND PREMIER, FEMALE.
1st. & IMP. GR.PR. Marshall's GR.PR. LORRENTINO CRISTAL SPARKLE, 33a.14)
Mature girl. Very good head shape with a full cheeked wedge showing a whisker break. The ears are large, wide at the base and are well set. The profile shows a good stop and a chin of moderate depth. Wide set eyes are most expressive. Strong well developed chest and body, well shaped limbs, good length to the tail. Good coat cover, soft plush texture, and well rexed all over, a well presented white coat.
AC. BIRMAN GRAND PREMIER, MALE.
1st. & GR.PR. Hough's PR. LAVALNA SUNBEAM, 13c1)
Attractive youngster. Well balanced head, good full cheeks and a broad muzzle. Good broad skull, the ears are neat and well set. Good profile line and chin. The almost round eyes are a mid blue in colour. Good strong well shaped body, limbs sturdy. Good tail length with a full brush. Good warm seal colouring on the points. Full silky coat, warm beige in colour. Neat gloves, just slightly scalloped. Even matching socks, generous tapering gauntlets.
RES. GR.PR. Rance's PR. BAYGAZER COCOABANA, 13c3)
Big adolescent boy. The head still needs to develop fully to balance up with body. The head needs to broaden and the ears need to drop a little. Good full cheeks. Good profile line and chin. The eyes are almost round in shape and have mid blue colouring. Powerfully built body of good length, the limbs are sturdy, good length to the tail which has a full brush. Chocolate colouring on the nose and ears, the rest of the mask and points need to develop their full colouring. Full soft pale ivory coat. Well marked gloves, mid length gauntlets.
AC. BIRMAN GRAND PREMIER, FEMALE.
1st. & GR.PR. Forsyth's GR.PR. SUCETTE ON ICE, 13c4)
Attractive youngster. Lovely head shape with a broad skull, the ears are neat and well set. Lovely full cheeks, the muzzle is well developed. Good profile line and chin. The eyes are well shaped and of a mid blue colour. Well shaped strong body and limbs, Good length to the tail which has a full brush. Soft pinky lilac points colouring, all well matched points. Lovely full silky coat, pale magnolia in colour and very well presented. The gloves are neatly marked and the gauntlets are well tapered.
RES. GR.PR. Sedgwick's GR.CH. & GR.PR. CATWO ASYOULIKEIT, 13c5)
Feeling rather grumpy. Good strong head shape with a broad skull, the ears are medium in size and are well set. Good full cheeks. Good profile and chin lines. The eyes are well shaped and are mid blue in colour. Strong mature well shaped body, sturdy limbs, the tail has a good full brush. Good rich red colouring on the points. Full silky coat, warm cream throughout. Medium sized gloves. The gauntlets are well tapered.
AC. ORIENTAL CHAMPION ADULT, FEMALE.
1st. & GR.CH. Yeoman's CH. KIMELPHA KARAMIST KYRA, 43ps)
Mature and stylish girl. The head has a well balanced even medium length wedge, the ears are of good size and are well set. Good profile line and chin depth. Well shaped oriental eyes, slanted in setting and olive green in colour. Strong well shaped long body with slender limbs, good length to the tapering tail. Short fine coat, silver undercolouring to half the hair shaft. Well mingled apricot and caramel shading.
RES. GR.CH. Hudson's CH. SHADOWSQUAD ANGLEODARKNESS, 37)
Very stylish youngster. The head has a well balanced, even medium length wedge, good breadth on top, the ears are large, wide based and well set. Good profile line, strong chin with good depth. The slanted oriental eyes are olive green in colour. Long well shaped body with slender limbs, the tail is fine and tapering and of good length for balance. Good short fine textured coat, jet black and sound to the roots.
RED, CREAM OR TORTIE BIRMAN ADULT, FEMALE.
1st. & CH. & BOB. Mlynek & Hayward's MLYWARD HONEY POT, 13c7)
Well grown youngster. Pleasing head shape, the ears are neat and quite well set. Good full cheeks, good profile line and chin. Well shaped eyes, almost round and of a lovely deep blue colour. Well grown body with strong limbs, good length to the full bushy tail. Warm cream colouring on the points. Pale cream silky coat of good length and well presented. Neatly marked gloves, matching tapering gauntlets.
2nd. Pool's DALTEEMA STARDUST, 13c6)
Well grown adolescent girl. The head still needs to broaden a little and the ears to drop. Cheeks developeing well. Good profile and chin lines. Good blue colouring to the well shaped eyes. Strong body of good length, sturdy limbs, good length to the bushy tail. Seal and red colouring is well mingled and present on all the points. Good silky coat texture, pale creamy beige colouring. Small neatly marked gloves, gauntlets of good length and tapering.
3rd. Pool's DALTEEMA SARMOYAH TOPAZ, 13c7)
Well grown adolescent girl. Promising head shape, ears medium in size and need to drop a little. Cheeks filling out. Quite a good profile line and chin. The eyes are well shaped and of a good blue colour. Well shaped strong body and limbs, the tail is of good length with a full brush. Good warm cream colouring on the points. The coat is silky in texture and of mid length, the colouris pale cream. The gloves are small, but even and the gauntlets are well tapered.
RED, CREAM OR TORTIE BIRMAN NEUTER, MALE.
1st. & PR. Murray's DALTEEMA KREAMKRAKA, 13c7)
Large adolescent boy. The head has a fairly broad skull, the ears are medium in size and are quite well set. The cheeks are developeing well. Good profile line, strong chin. The eyes are well shape and are almost round, the colour is mid blue. Well developed substantial body, thick set limbs, good length to the full bushy tail. Warm cream colouring on the points. Full silky coat, pale cream in colour. Gloves neat and well marked, the gauntlets are well tapered.
RED, CREAM OR TORTIE BIRMAN NEUTER, FEMALE.
BOB. only. Sedgewick's GR.CH. & GR.PR. CATWO ASYOULIKEIT, 13c5)
SNOWSHOE ASSESSMENT, ADULT.
No merit to Thompson's ADVISH ICE-WARRIOR, 83aw)
Well developed and of good size. Strong masculine head, well contoured. Ears of medium size and well set. Good profile line and chin depth. Well shaped eyes, medium blue in colour. Strong well muscled body with well proportioned limbs. Tail tapers and is of good length. Good coat texture. Good white V on the face. Well marked paws. Points colour dark blue and on mask exteds over the head. Coat shaded dark blue and would prefer to see more contrast. Good condition and temperament. Well grown and developed, but problem with his complete hood and lack of body contrast with the points.
ASIAN SMOKE OR BURMILLA NEUTER, MALE.
BOB. only. Kemp's GR.PR. NATZKATZ IRISH-CREAM, 72.43nsq)
SNOWSHOE ASSESSMENT, NEUTER.
Merit awarded to Hogan's BITZGLITZ ICE-STORM, 83aw) MN.
Well grown with pleasing type. The head has a broad contoured wedge, ears of good size and well set. Good profile line and chin. Well shaped eyes, light blue in colour. Strong mid length body, well shaped limbs, tapering tail of good length. Good coat texture. Good white V on the face. Front legs and paws show white. Pale blue colouring on the points. Glacial tones to the body. Good condition and temperament. A pleasing exhibit.
Merit awarded to Mackenzie's COLDENUFFORSNOW QANUK, 83aw) MN.
Not a happy boy. Well grown for age. Contoured lines to the head, ears of medium size and well set. Good profile line and chin. Well shaped eyes, colour light blue. Body strong and well muscled, elegant limbs, tapering tail of good length. Coat texture quite good. Good white V on the face. White on limbs and paws. Mid blue colouring on the points. Some glacial top shading to the coat. Good condition.
Merit awarded to Mackenzie's DEANFIELD FANCIFUL, 83w)
Mature girl with pleasing type and markings. Well balanced head showing pleasing contoures. The ears are medium in size and are well set. Good profile and chin lines. Well shaped eyes, light blue in colour. Strong mature body shape, limbs well proportioned. Tail tapering and of good length. Soft textured coat. Good white on the chin. Neat mitts on the front paws. Dense warm seal colouring on the points. Warm fawn coat. Good condition and temperament, lively and alert.
ORIENTAL BLUE ADULT, MALE.
BOB. only. Armitage's GR.CH. CHAPELROSE OHMEOHMY.
Stylish young boy. Attractive well balanced head shape, large well set ears. Good profile line. Lovely green eyes, oriental in shape and well set. Coat colour darkish blue, good short fine texture.
ORIENTAL RED ADULT, FEMALE.
1st. & CH. & BOB. Moore's KINKAJEWSDEN ALLANAH.
Rather fidgety girl. Stylish and well balanced. The head has a medium length even wedge, good breadth between large well set ears. Good profile line and chin depth. Well shaped oriental eyes, olive green in colour. Well shaped body with slender limbs, fine tapering tail to balance. Short fine coat, medium red in colour with a hint of breakthrough spotting.
ORIENTAL SHADED ADULT, FEMALE.
BOB. only. Yeoman's CH. KIMELPHA KARAMIST KYRA, 43ps)
ORIENTAL BLUE NEUTER, MALE.
1st. PR. with held. Anderson's FIORDILISO EARL GREY.
Large stylish boy. The head has a medium length wedge which shows a slight muzzle pinch. Good breadth on top, the ears are large and well set. Good profile line and chin depth. Slight fullness to the eye shape, eye colour olive green. Strong well muscled body of good length, strong slender limbs, the tail is of good length, but unfortunately has an end fault. Coat colour is dark blue and close lying in texture.
ORIENTAL RED NEUTER, MALE.
1st. & PR. Halliday's PR. TOGHAR TERRACOTA.
Stylish youngster. Well balanced head shape, the wedge has an even medium length wedge, good breadth on top, the ears are large and well set. The profile line is almost straight, chin is of good depth. The eyes are well shaped and in a slanted setting, the colour is olive green. Long well shaped body, the limbs and tail length are in good proportions, small excresence at the tail end. Good rich red coat colouring, fairly good texture.
ORIENTAL RED NEUTER, FEMALE.
1st. & PR. & BOB. Weaver's FOXYPAWS TILLY BUTTERCUP.
Attractive well balanced youngster. Lovely head with an even medium length wedge, good breadth on top, the ears are large and well set. Good profile and chin lines. Well shaped olive green eyes. Well shaped body, long slender limbs and a fine tapering tail all balance well. Short fine textured coat, good red colouring.
ORIENTAL SHADED NEUTER, FEMALE.
BOB. only. Rowe's GR.PR. FOXYPAWS SUA LAI, 43a)
Stylish girl. Pleasing head type and ear setting. Good profile line and chin depth. The oriental eyes are slanted in setting and of a good green colour. Well proportioned body, the limbs and tail length are all well balanced. The coat is silky in texture and shows a little oatmeal coloured undercolour. The shading is blue and a little heavily marked.
AC. ORIENTAL LONGHAIR NEUTER, MALE.
BOB. only. PR. MYLYNN MUMBO JUMBO, 62.36)
Large stylish boy with a lovely temperament. Very strong well developed head shape, ears large and well set. Good profile line and chin depth. Well shaped oriental eyes, good green eye colouring. Good strong well shaped body, the limbs and tail length are in good proportions, the tail has a silky plume. Mid length silky coat, good smoke pattern with clear silver base to the coat, jet black topcoat.
Many thanks to everyone for asking me to judge today. I had a very hectic day but enjoyable. Thanks also to John for his usual excellent job as Jack of all trades!
BSH GRAND CHAMPION – MALE
GCC – HARRISON’S IGR CH ADCINSH SILVER EDWIN 30s (M) 31.3.05
Lovely size and balance to this gentleman. Strong round head, well developed cheeks, level bite, good chin. Neat well set ears. Round eyes of good size and set, green colour, pleasing open expression. Muscular cobby body, sturdy limbs, tail of good shape a fraction short for balance. Short crisp dense coat showing good contrast between dense black markings and silver ground. Some linkage of spots, spine line breaking. Lovely friendly temperament.
RES GCC – WADES CH RODWAYE BARBAROSSA 40 7 (M) 3.7.04
Another gentleman of good size and balance. Round head, well developed cheeks, level bite good chin, very “jowley” Well set ears, fractionally oversized. Plae blue eyes of good set and shape but a little small. Cobby body with limbs and tail to balance. Short dense but soft coat, warm colour to points very heavy body shading.
BSH GR CHAMPION – FEMALE
GCC – HARRISON’S CH ALFRESCA VENUS LITTLEGEM 18 (F) 12.3.07
Well balanced girl of good size. Round head shape, cubby cheeks, level bite, shallow chin. Neat well set ears. Green eyes of good set, shape and size. Lovely gentle expression. Cobby body with limbs and tail to balance. Dense coat a little over length and silky in texture. Lovely clear contrast o black markings and pewter ground colour. Clear classic markings, butterfly, spin line, oysters a little uneven, nice necklaces 2 broken, spotty paws.
RES GCC – KIDD’S CH MAKEWAYFOR KRESTAAMELIA 30S (F) 3.10.05
Well balance girl of reasonable size. Rounded top of head, good cheeks, level bite, shallow receding chin. Well set ears a fraction over sized. Pale green eyes of good shape set and size. Cobby body, limbs a little fine, tail to balance. Short crisp dense coat with good contrast between black spots and pewter ground colour. Mild linkage on shoulders. A very worried girl who didn’t show to her best advantage.
SELKIRK REX INTERMEDIATE ADULT
Sadly the only exhibit in this class was not having any of it!
SELKIRK REX INTERMEDIATE NEUTER
IC BOB – GILLOT’S AMAZOLOU EDNA MODE 79S 36A (FN) 3.4.07
Well balanced girl of reasonable size for her age. Rounded top of head but a little narrow to balance with broad rectangular muzzle, messy dentition, good chin. Medium sized ears a fraction high in set. Eyes of good shape, set and size. Muscular rectangular body with broad chest, limbs and tail to balance. Short coat with good texture and required curls.
AC BSH LIMIT ADULT – MALE
1ST NEALE’S POSITIVELY ZAMBEZ 15 (M) 21.5.05
2ND SMITH’S DIXYLAN SONELIUS 40.3 (M) 9.4.08
3RD JAY’S JANSTAN GEEWIZ JENSON 15B (M) 1.5.08
AC BSH LIMIT ADULT FEMALE
1ST GREY’S PAMPURRED LADY BAZBRITZ 16 (F) 6.5.05
2ND HEMMING’S HINDERSLYNE HELATE 21 (F) 8.7.08
3RD BUJALSKA AXON’S JOELEBLU STARDUST 30a (F) 8.6.04
AC BSH RADIUS KITTEN
1ST CROPPER’S LIMATZ ALFREDTHEGREAT 30s (M) 19.8.08
2ND HOWARD’S ADATESH KINGSTANDING BLUE 16 (F) 24.8.08
AC BSH SENIOR NEUTER
1ST PALMER’S PR ZINGFRO LEO 17 (M) 26.7.06
2ND BLATHERWICK’S PR ADVISH ARRAMINTO 40 3 (MN) 26.7.06
3RD BUCKLEY’S PR ALFRESCA THUNDER 30s (MN) 4.3.06
SPHYNX ADULT ASSESSMENT
MERIT AWARDED NEWTON’S TALLTRESS AYASHA 84 31DT (F) 19.4.08
Well grown and balanced rounded contours to wedge which is a fraction long to balance, good cheek bones, fairly prominent whisker pads with required break, slight stop leading to straight nose, level bite, shallow chin large eyes of shape and set large ears of good set. Muscular body of good length. Medium length to elegant neck, legs balance with oval paws with thick pads. Long slender tail – how does she curl it around so? Fine down throughout slightly thicker a round nose. A very friendly exhibit who was a pleasure to handle.
MERIT AWARDED NEWTON’S SIMPLYREDS HELEN OF TROY 84 19 (F) 22.4.08
Well grown and balanced girl. Wedge has rounded contours prominent cheek bones, good whisker pads, with break evident, level bite, shallow chin lovely ears for set size and shape, good width to base. Strong muscular body with limbs and tail to balance, covered in down slightly longer around nose. A very friendly girl who I really liked a pleasure to handle.
DEVON REX KITTEN – MALE
1ST RHODES CURLYPURPOT MOONLIT MIST 33A 31BS (M) 26.10.2008
Well grown for his age but at present head and body are out of balance. Flat skull, stop present, level bite, shallow shin. Good cheek bones to fairly broad wedge. Wide based ears of good size but a bit higher set. Eyes of good size, set and shape. Elegant neck leads to muscular body that is a little heavy with limbs and tail to balance. Coat covers throughout good rexing on flanks, legs and head, covered with rather heavy fur that is also a little long.
DEVON REX KITTEN – FEMALE
1ST BOB RHODES CURLYPURPOT HONEYPIE 33a31es (F) 4.1.09
Youngest in the class but had both looks and personality. Flat skull to broad short wedge, good stop level bite, good chin. High set cheek bones oval eyes of good set and size wide based ears of very good set. Delightful pixie look and expression. Elegant neck leads to muscular body, limbs and tail to balance. Covered in down at present but evidence of coat coming around flanks.
2ND MURPHY’S KALTES RHAPSODY INBLUE 33a16 (F) 18.9.08
Good size and balance to this young girl. Flat skull to short wedge which is a little narrow overall, high cheekbones, good muzzle, level bite, shallow chin stop evident. Medium size ears with reasonable width at the base a little high in set. Eyes of good size and set but she was rounding them – so much to see! Good neck, body with limbs and tail to balance. At present covered in down only. A very friendly girl.
3RD MURPHY’S KALTES PINK CHAMPAGNE 33a40s (F) 18.8.08
Well balanced girl but a little small. Flat skull, stop present a little long in the nose, level bite, good chin. Overall her wedge is a little narrow, reasonably high cheekbones. Medium sized ears with reasonable width to base but fairly good set. Elegant neck to muscular body with limbs and tail to balance. Coat is coming in and where there is enough depth rexing is present.
SPHYNX KITTEN ASSESSMENT
MERIT AWARDED TO:- THOMAS’ THOMASTAR DASK 84 31 (M) 27.10.08
Well grown and balanced for his age. Modified wedge, rounded contours, fairly good cheek bones. Level bite, shallow chin, very muted stop, straight nose. Medium sized ears of good set. Very interested in the “going ons” and was “rounding” his eyes. Elegant neck strong muscular body, long limbs with long slender tail to balance, cushion pads. Covered in down a little heavier on his nose. A very happy little fellow.
DEVON REX NEUTER- MALE
1ST PC HALL’S PR JONSCOTT ZAZY 33a31as (MN) 19.9.07
Head and body a little out of balance but a good size. Flat skull to broad short wedge, cheek bones fairly prominent stop evident, level bite, shallow chin. Large wide based ears that are a little high set. Muscular body that is a fraction heavy with legs and tail to balance. Fine soft coat that covers throughout gentle rexing along flanks and shoulders. Rather unhappy young man.
DEVON REX NEUTER – FEMALE
1ST PC TAMS’ POOLSIDE CHEEKY RASCAL 33a30bs (FN) 6.9.05
Well grown girl whose overall balance is a little spoilt by her expanding waistline! Flat skull to short broad wedge, stop present, high cheekbones, level bite, good chin. Small ears with good width to base but a little high in set. Eyes of good set, size and shape when relaxed. Elegant neck, muscular body with limbs and tail to balance. Soft fine dense coat that covers well and rex’s throughout.
2ND FULLERTON’S REXIRU PLATINUM LADY 33a30s (FN) 4.12.07
Well balanced girl but a little small. Flat skull, fairly broad wedge, stop evident, nose a little long, level bite, shallow chin. High set cheeks. Large wide based ears a little high in set. Eyes of good shape, set and size. Elegant neck leads to muscular body, limbs and tail to balance. Short coat that is rather harsh in texture some evidence of rexing on flanks.
BOB MARSHALL’S GR PR LORRENTINO CRYSTAL SPARKLE 33a14 (FN) 15.07.06
Overall this girl shows very good type and her coat is crystal clear and rexing well. Rather unhappy.
I would like to thank the Show Manager and her assistants for inviting me to judge at the show, also my steward Ms Elizabeth Edmond for her informed and enthusiastic assistance throughout the day. Thanks very much.
AC SELF PERSIAN CHAMPION FEMALE
GR CH - ROGERS CH MILNUSS ELLIEANNA (70 1) F
A beautiful Exotic lady with rounded broad head, neat eras, short broad
nose, firm chin and a good level bite. Large round eyes, massive body,
short legs and tail. Good full coat free from imperfections. Really plush
and with plenty of lift and life in it. Very well presented and a charming
temperament. A lovely exhibit.
CHINCHILLA ADULT MALE
1ST CC AND BOB DANK'S TAMOSAH GINOLA (10) M
A handsome charming chinchilla gentleman with a broad head small well
set ears, short broad nose, firm chin and a good bite. Large round green
emerald eyes, cobby body short legs and tail. Full coat in excellent condition.
Light even tipping and nice brick leather. Superb temperament, very well
shown.
PEWTER/BLUE PEWTER FEMALE
1st CC BOB HALLIDAY ARTICGEM (53) F
A very fine pewter lady, an excellent example of this lovely breed. Good
broad strong head, neat ears, short broad nose, firm chin and a good bite.
Large round copper orange eyes, massive body, short legs and tail, full
coat, free from imperfections and with a good pewter mantle, excellent
disposition, very well shown.
PEWTER/BLUE PEWTER NEUTER MALE
BOB GR PR TAMOSH FADE TOGREY (53A) MN
See later
AC PERSIAN ADULT VISITORS
1ST DUNLOP CH PIPPAKITS HARRY WEBB (70/12A7) M
A fine Bicolour Exotic gentleman with a good Persian head, massive body,
short legs and tail, good plushy coat in excellent condition, full of
lift and life, with a charming disposition, very well presented.
2nd STEPHENSON GR CH WESTHOLME MISSING LINK (70 1) M BOB AWARDED
3RD HUTCHINSON CH HERRA FARESIAH BUTTERBALL (5)
Not entered in this class. BOB awarded
AC PERSIAN MAIDEN KITTEN
1ST ROGER'S HIJAH HEAVEN SENT (13) F
A good blue cream young lady with a rounded head, neat ears. Short broad
nose firm chin and a good bite, large round copper eyes, substantial body
short legs and tail. Fine coat in very good condition well patched to
the extremities, well intermingled verb well presented.
AV SLH BREEDERS ADULT
1ST KILMARTIN NITERAP CATRAYA (64/41SW) F
A handsome Maine Coon lady, with a muscular body, medium head with a square
muzzle, level bite, large tall ears, full round eyes, slightly oblique,
long muscular body, substantial legs and paws, and a long tapering tail.
Waterproof coat consisiting of an undercoat covered by substantial glossy
top coat, charming temperament very well shown.
2ND GRIFFITHS AND SCOTT RAGTASIA SUMMER BREEZE (66 31a) F
A substantial Ragdoll lady, with broad head, well developed muzzle, medium
ears, large well opened bright blue eyes, substantial legs and paws and
a long muscular body and a good level bite, silky coat dense and in excellent
condition, very well shown.
3RD PORTER AND PORTER NOYNPROCK SIGHTS VALR (67 20) F
AV SLH LIMIT KITTEN
1ST ROBERTS CELTICCOON ASWAN BLUE (64 41a) M
A fine Maine Coon young gentleman, with a muscular body, medium head with
a square muzzle, firm chin and a good bite. Large tall ears, full round
eyes, large body giving the characteristic rectangular appearance, water
proof coot with and undercoat covered by a glossy top coat. Very well
prepared.
3RD CROOK ELMCOON ANGUS OF BEARDWOOD (64 41w) M
Classic brown tabby Exotic young gentleman with a substantial body, medium
head with a square muzzle, firm chin and a good level bite, tall large
ears, full round well spaced eyes, large muscular body giving the characteristic
rectangular appearance, good waterproof coat consisting of a glossy topcoat
covering the undercoat. Very well presented.
3RD HARVEY NAMRIB STRAWBERRY BLONDE (64 75) F
AV SLH NOVICE NEUTER
1ST PINDER ROSYPOSY GINGERSNAP (66d) MNA handsome Ragdoll gentleman with
a broad head, medium ears, large blue eyes, long muscular body, substantial
legs and paws, long bushy slightly tapered long tail, silky coat very
well presented very sweet disposition.
3RD IZADIFAR & ROGER RAGS CENTRICITY AVANT GARDE (66) MN
AV SLH VETERAN NEUTER
1ST WOODCOCK GR CH DARTOWER SAXON KING (64 31) MN
A good looking Maine Coon veteran gentleman with a muscular substantial
body, medium head with square muzzle firm chin and a good bite, large
tall ears, full round well spaced eyes and substantial legs and paws,
long tapering tail. Good waterproof coat consisting of an undercoat covered
by a glossy topcoat free from faults. Very well shown.
2ND ASHWORTH UK GR CH AND UK GR PR EMERSILE DIAMANTE (66 31)
Not entered in this class
3RD MELIA CH ADMILSH ASTROKING NEXUS (63b0) MN
An enjoyable day with some lovely cats. Many thanks to my steward Sue Barrett, excellent as always, I look forward to the next time. Also my thanks to Dorothy for the invitation to judge.
BRITISH GRAND CHAMPION MALE
1 IGR CC HARRISON’S IGR CH ADCINSH SILVER EDWIN 30s M 31.3.05
Excellent size and weight to this four year old boy well muscled. Head has full cheeks to a round face with good breadth to skull and rounded top of head with good width between neat ears set far apart so following the outer contours of the head, small in size and rounded at tips. In profile rounded brow, broad nose just a trifle long for perfection and spoilt by very slight bump. Level bite and fair depth, level chin. Large and well open eyes set wide apart and green in colour. Short neck to medium to large, weighty body with fairly short, level back, low on legs and with a lovely broad, deep chest, equally massive across shoulders and rump. Short, strong, well boned legs and firm, rounded paws. Good tail, medium in length, thicker at base and rounded at tip. Coat fairly short with excellent density and good crisp texture. Black Silver Spotted of silver ground colour with dense black markings. Minimal tarnishing to muzzle. Clear facial markings with ‘M’ on face and pencil lines on cheeks. Lines running over top of head breaking into spots at shoulders. Well defined spotting on body just showing slight downward linkage back from shoulders. Lovely temperament.
RIGR CC KIDD’S IGR CH KRESTA EDWIN 18a M 14.3.01
Smart eight plus year old boy well muscled and shown in lovely condition. Broad, round head has very full cheeks, rounded top of head with good width between ears set far apart but held a trifle low so not quite following the outer contours of the head, small in size and rounded at tips. In profile rounded brow, broad nose just a trifle long but straight. Level bite but shallow chin. Large and well open golden eyes set wide apart. Short neck to medium to large, weighty body with fairly short, level back, low on legs and with a lovely broad, deep chest, equally massive across shoulders and rump. Stocky legs and firm, rounded paws. Good length tail, thicker at base but a trifle fine to tip. Coat fairly short, fairly dense, just a trifle close lying down spine, fairly crisp texture. Blue Silver Tabby with pale silvery blue ground colour with deep bluey grey markings. Clear facial markings with ‘M’ on face and pencil lines on cheeks. Fairly clear butterfly outline at shoulders, three parallel lines down back and oyster shaped patches on flanks. Slight tarnishing to muzzle. Nice natured.
BRITISH LILAC ADULT MALE
1 CC & BOB HENSON’S ALTHALUS HELENSHERO 15c M 21.4.06
Good overall balance to this three year old boy of very good size and weight with good muscle tone. Broad head has nice full cheeks to a round face with very good breadth to skull and rounded top of head with good width between neat ears set far apart so following the outer contours of the head, small in size and rounded at tips. Rounded brow and short, straight, broad nose. Level bite but slightly shallow although level chin. Golden coloured eyes set wide apart and large when he would open them. Very good size and weight with a chunky body with a short level back, low on legs and with a full, broad, deep chest. Short, strong legs and largish, rounded paws. Thick tail with a rounded tip is a trifle long. Coat is a bit long but fairly dense and with a fairly crisp texture. Lilac of slightly dark, frosty grey in colour, slightly even and pales slightly to roots. Lovely temperament.
2 JAY’S JANSTAN GOFORIT THEO 15c M 1.5.08
Young chunky model of just one year of age, good size and weight with good muscle tone and well balanced. Head has full cheeks with fairly good breadth to skull but slightly flat appearance to top of head spoiling overall round look to face. Fair width between slightly high set ears so not following the outer contours of the head but small in size and rounded at tips. Pleasing profile line with rounded brow and short, straight, broad nose. Level bite but shallow chin. Large and well open, golden coloured eyes set wide apart. Short neck to cobby body with a short level back, low on legs and with a broad, deep chest. Short, well boned legs and firm, rounded paws. Medium length tail, thicker at base and rounded at tip. Coat a trifle long, fairly dense and with a fairly crisp texture. Fairly even, slightly dark lilac colour which pales slightly to roots. Lovely temperament.
BRITISH LILAC ADULT FEMALE
1 CC PATTISON’S ADATESH LILAC LADY 15c F 11.3.08
One year old young still needing to fill out and bulk up but with good muscle tone. Round face with good breadth to skull and full cheeks, rounded top of head with good width between fairly neat ears set far apart so following the outer contours of the head, small in size and rounded at tips. Good profile line with rounded brow and short, straight, broad nose. Level bite and fair depth, level chin. Golden colour to large and well open eyes set wide apart. Compact body with a short level back, low on legs and with a rounded chest. Short, well boned legs and firm, rounded paws. Slightly long tail but thicker at base and rounded at tip. Coat fairly short, fairly good density with a fairly crisp texture, still some longer guard hairs. Lilac of fairly even frosty grey. Nice natured.
2 BEEVERS’S TOPMARX MILADY 15c F 23.4.07
Two year old lady of slightly dainty appearance overall but felt of good substance. Head has full cheeks to a round face with good breadth to skull and rounded top of head with good width between the held slightly upright so not quite following the outer contours of the head, medium in size and rounded at tips. In profile rounded brow and short, straight, broad nose which shallows in depth towards tip. Undershot bite (confirmed by Duty Vet) and very strong chin. Large and well open eyes set wide apart and deep golden in colour. Short neck to compact body with a level back, low on legs and with a nicely rounded chest. Medium boned legs and rounded paws. Good medium length tail, thicker at base and rounded at tip. Coat a trifle long with some density, slightly close lying along spine, some crispness to texture. Slightly uneven frosty lilac colour. Wriggly girl but she handled ok.
BRITISH BLUE ADULT MALE
1 & BOB STUBBS’S IRACATS ASTERIX 16 M 1.1.07
Handsome, strong eighteen month old boy with good overall balance, excellent size and weight with good muscle tone. Head has full cheeks to a round face with good breadth to skull and rounded top of head with good width between fairly neat ears set far apart so following the outer contours of the head, small to medium in size and rounded at tips. Rounded brow and short, straight, broad nose. Level bite but shallow chin. Orange colour to large and well open eyes set wide apart. Short neck to cobby body with a short level back, low on legs and with a full, broad, deep chest. Short, strong, well boned legs and firm, rounded paws. Good tail, medium in length, thicker at base and rounded at tip. Lovely short coat, excellent density and with a crisp texture. Slightly deep blue in colour but beautifully even and sound to the roots. Nice natured.
2 KIRK & JUHASZ’S PINEMARTEN ARMANI 16 M 25.5.08
Well grown eleven month old lad with a good solid feel to him, good overall balance and excellent size and weight. Head has full cheeks to a round face when viewed from the front with good breadth to skull and rounded top of head with good width between ears set far apart so following the outer contours of the head, medium in size and rounded at tips. Rounded brow and short, straight, broad nose which shallows in depth towards the tip. Level bite and fair depth chin. Large and well open, golden coloured eyes set wide apart. Short neck to cobby body with a short level back, low on legs and with a lovely broad, deep chest. Lovely strong, well boned legs and largish, rounded paws. Medium length tail thicker at base but tapers slightly to tip. Short and dense coat just slightly on the soft side of crisp in texture. Even medium blue in colour with a light silvery sheen to rounded areas. Lovely temperament. Nice boy unlucky to come up against the winner.
BRITISH BLUE ADULT FEMALE
1 CC GRAY’S PAMPURRED LADY BAZBRITZ 16 F 6.5.05
Lovely big solid, nearly four year old lady with good overall balance, excellent size and weight. Broad head has full cheeks to a round face with good breadth to skull and rounded top of head with good width between neat ears set far apart so following the outer contours of the head, small in size and rounded at tips but just tilted slightly forwards. Rounded brow and short, straight, broad nose. Level bite but slightly shallow chin. Large and well open eyes set wide apart, golden in colour just a trifle pale for my preference. Short neck to cobby body with a short level back, low on legs and with a broad, deep chest. Short, well boned legs and firm, rounded paws. Good tail, medium in length, thicker at base and rounded at tip. Fairly short coat, good density and with an excellent crisp texture. Lovely even medium blue in colour with minimal paling to the roots.
2 WOOD’S CHRISHELL BLUE HAWAII 16 F 25.7.07
Medium build to this twenty-one month old lady who still needs to fill out. Small round face when viewed from the front which is out of balance with her body at present. Breadth to skull and rounded top of head with good width between neat ears set far apart so following the outer contours of the head, small in size and rounded at tips. In profile rounding to brow but nose a trifle long and fine. Level bite but shallow chin. Large and well open, paleish golden coloured eyes set wide apart. Medium body with a level back, low on legs and with a nicely rounded chest. Short, medium boned legs and rather petite, rounded paws. Medium length tail, thicker at base and rounded at tip. Coat a bit long but with some density, rather soft in texture. Sweet natured.
BRITISH BLACK SILVER TABBY ADULT
1 CC & BOB HARRISON’S CH ALFRESCA VENUS LITTLEGEM 18 F 12.3.07
Good muscle tone to this two year old lady. Full cheeks to a round face when viewed from the front with good breadth to skull and rounded top of head with good width between neat ears set far apart so following the outer contours of the head, small in size and rounded at tips. In profile rounded brow but nose is a trifle long although broad and straight. Level bite but shallow although level chin. Large and well open eyes set wide apart, rather pale tone to green colour. Compact, weighty body with a short level back, low on legs and with a well rounded chest. Short, medium boned legs and rounded paws. Good tail, medium in length, thicker at base and rounded at tip. Fairly short, dense coat with a fairly crisp texture. Black Silver Tabby of bright silver ground colour with strong black markings. Clear facial markings, heavy parallel lines down back, slight break in oyster shaped patches on flanks. Sweet natured.
2 WESTERMAN’S FINEGOLD SILVER BUCKLE 18 F 14.4.08
Fourteen month old young lady of good weight and with a good firm feel to her. Head has a round face when viewed from the front with good breadth to skull and rounded top of head with good width between the ears set far apart so following the outer contours of the head, medium in size and rounded at tips. Profile line shows rounding to brow but straight nose is a trifle long. Level bite but slightly shallow chin. Large and well open eyes set wide apart, pale green in colour at centre but yellowy towards outer edge. Short neck to slightly long rather than cobby body but with a level back, low on legs and with a good depth chest. Short, well boned legs and firm, rounded paws. Medium length tail, thicker at base and rounded at tip. Slightly long coat with some density and fairly crisp texture. Black Silver Tabby of bright silver ground colour, slightly ticked and showing some invasion into the black pattern spoiling the definition. Good facial markings and butterfly outline at shoulders, black lines down back, break in oyster shaped patches on flanks. Slight tarnishing to muzzle. Nice natured.
AOC SILVER TABBY ADULT MALE
1 CC & BOB KIDD’S IGR CH KRESTA EDWIN 18a M 14.3.01
AOC SILVER TABBY ADULT FEMALE
1 CC KIDD’S CATYKES KIMMARCHANT 18a F 13.4.08
Delightful young lady of fourteen months of good size and weight with good muscle tone. Head has full cheeks to a round face viewed from the front with good breadth to skull and rounded top of head with good width between the ears set far apart so following the outer contours of the head, medium in size and rounded at tips. In profile rounded brow but nose break could be more pronounced and broad nose is a trifle long and rounds slightly at tip. Level bite but slightly shallow chin. Golden colour to large and well open eyes set wide apart. Short neck to cobby body with a short, level back and with a good broad chest. Strong, well boned legs just a trifle long to balance her body at present, firm, rounded paws. Medium length tail, thicker at base and rounded at tip. Nice coat, fairly short and dense with a fairly crisp texture. Blue Silver Tabby of pale silvery blue ground colour with clear medium blue markings. ‘M’ on forehead and pencil lines on cheeks, nice butterfly outline on shoulders, parallel lines down back and oyster shaped patches on flanks.
BLACK SILVER SPOTTED ADULT MALE
BOB HARRISON’S IGR CH ADCINSH SILVER EDWIN 30s M 31.3.05
1 CC KIDD’S CH PURRAVIDA HARRY POTTER 30s M 27.9.05
Good substance and muscle tone to this three and a half year old fellow. Broad head has full cheeks to a round face and rounded top of head with good width between the ears set far apart so following the outer contours of the head, medium in size and rounded at tips. Rounded brow and fairly short, straight, broad nose. Level bite but slightly shallow chin. Pale green, large and well open eyes set wide apart. Short neck with a strong, slightly long body, level back, low on legs and with a good broad chest. Short, well boned legs and largish, rounded paws. Medium length tail, thicker at base and rounded at tip. Fairly short and dense coat with some crispness to texture. Black Silver Spotted of a lovely clear bright silver ground colour with well defined black markings. Nice facial markings with clear ‘M’ on face, pencil lines on cheeks and streaks over head. Broken spine line with good spotting around body just showing slight downward linage back from shoulders. Solid line down tail with half rings underneath and black tip. Oval spots at top of legs and small spots all the way down to his toes. Broken necklaces.
BLACK SILVER SPOTTED ADULT FEMALE
1 CC KIDD’S CH MAKEWAYFOR KRESTAAMELIA 30s F 3.10.05
Three and a half year old lady with good overall balance, weighty and with good muscle tone. Full cheeks to a round face with good breadth to skull and rounded top of head with good width between neat ears set far apart so following the outer contours of the head, small in size and rounded at tips. Rounded brow and short, straight, broad nose. Level bite but shallow chin. Large and well open eyes set wide apart, yellowy tone to colour but pale green at centre. Compact body with a short level back, low on legs and with a well rounded chest. Short, strong, well boned legs and firm, rounded paws. Slightly long tail but thicker at base and rounded at tip. Coat fairly short with fairly good density and a nice crisp texture. Black Silver Spotted of silver ground colour with dense black spotting. Clear facial markings and well defined spotting just showing some downward linkage back from shoulders. Nice natured.
AOC SPOTTED ADULT FEMALE
1 CC & BOB BUJALSKA-AXON’S JOELEBLU STARDUST 30a F 8.6.04
Well balanced nearly five year old lady of good size and weight with good muscle tone. Round face has full cheeks with good breadth to skull and rounded top of head with good width between ears held just a trifle low so not quite following the outer contours of the head, small in size and rounded at tips. Rounded brow and short, straight, broad nose. Level bite but shallow although level chin. Large and well open, yellow eyes set wide apart. Short neck, compact body with a short level back, low on legs and with a nice full chest. Short, well boned legs and firm, rounded paws. Good tail medium in length, thicker at base and rounded at tip. Fairly short and dense coat with a fairly crisp texture. Blue Spotted of pale bluish fawn ground colour with medium blue spotting which could be better defined for my preference. Light facial markings and rings on tail. Sweet natured.
TIPPED ADULT
1 CC & BOB BURNELL’S BURLEAWAY RALETTE 39 F 8.5.08
Good size and weight with a good firm feel to this eleven month old girl. Round face has full cheeks with good breadth to skull and rounded top of head with good width between the ears held just slightly high so not quite following the outer contours of the head, medium in size and rounded at tips. Rounded brow and short, straight, broad nose. Level bite and fair depth chin. Lovely green, large and well open eyes set wide apart. Compact body with a short level back, low on legs and with a rounded, deep chest. Short, medium boned legs and rounded paws. Medium length tail, thicker at base and rounded at tip. Coat a bit long but fairly dense and with a fairly crisp texture. Black Tipped with a pale silver undercoat with light, even black tipping. Nice natured.
GOLDEN TIPPED ADULT
1 CC & BOB KIELY-JONES’S ARDEEVAN CAILIN OIR 75 F 30.6.08
A really stunning looking ten month old young lady whose language was not as cute as her looks. Lovely head has full cheeks to a round face with good breadth to skull and rounded top of head with good width between lovely neat ears set far apart so following the outer contours of the head, small in size and rounded at tips. Pleasing profile line with rounded brow and short, straight, broad nose. Level bite and medium depth, level chin. Large and well open eyes set wide apart, green in colour with eyelids outlined in black. Good size and weight to compact body with a short level back, low on legs and with a full, rounded chest. Lovely balanced girl with short, well boned legs and firm, rounded paws. Medium length tail, thicker at base and rounded at tip. Fairly short, dense coat with a crisp texture. Golden Tipped of golden apricot ground colour with nice and even black tipping. Tipping part way down legs and gradually fading towards paws. Attitude++.
CHOCOLATE SELF ADULT
1 IC JAY’S JANSTAN GEEWIZ JENSON 15b M 1.5.08
Good overall balance to this just a year old boy of good size and weight with good muscle tone. Good round face with full cheeks good breadth to skull and rounded top of head with good width between neat ears set far apart so following the outer contours of the head, small in size and rounded at tips. Rounded brow and short, broad nose which is straight until it rounds off at tip. Level bite but slightly shallow chin. Deep golden colour to eyes, large, well open and set wide apart. Short neck to good cobby body with a short level back, low on legs and with a well rounded chest. Short, strong, proportionate legs and largish, rounded paws. Good medium length tail, thicker at base and rounded at tip. Coat a bit long but with some density on sides, less along back so close lying, fairly crisp texture. Fairly sound, warm toned chocolate just showing faint tabby markings on limbs. Playful fellow who was enjoying the attention.
BLACK SILVER TABBY KITTEN
1 & BOB HALL’S CATYKES HARVEY SILVERMOON 18 M 18.11.08
Attractive five month old boy of good size and weight with good muscle tone. Head has full cheeks to a round face with good breadth to skull and rounded top of head with good width between ears set far apart so following the outer contours of the head, medium in size and rounded at tips. Rounded brow and short, straight, broad nose. Level bite but slightly shallow chin. Large and well open eyes set wide apart with colour still developing. Short neck, cobby body with a short level back, and with a rounded chest. Not quite balanced as yet with medium length, well boned legs and firm, rounded paws. Medium length tail, thicker at base and rounded at tip. Fairly short coat with some density and crisp texture developing. Black Silver Tabby kitten with bright silver ground colour and strong black classic pattern. Three parallel lines down back, nice butterfly outline at shoulders, oyster shaped patches on flanks clearer on left hand than right hand side. Slight tarnishing at muzzle. Nice natured.
BLACK SILVER SPOTTED KITTEN MALE
1 & BOB CROPPER’S LIMATZ ALFREDTHEGREAT 30s M 19.8.08
Huge eight month old boy who looks like he is going to develop into a whopper. Excellent weight with good muscle tone. Head has full cheeks but I would like to see him develop a little more breadth to rounded top of head. Good width between neat ears set far apart so following the outer contours of the head, small in size and rounded at tips. Rounding to brow and short, straight, broad nose. Level bite but slightly shallow chin. Large and well open eyes set wide apart, green colour at centre but yellowy tone at outer edge. Chunky, cobby body with a short level back, low on legs and with a well rounded chest. Short, very strong legs and large, rounded paws. Excellent tail medium in length, thicker at base and rounded at tip. Coat a bit long but with some density and fairly crisp texture. Black Silver Spotted of bright silver ground colour with black markings. Clear facial markings and good well defined black spotting on sides just showing slight downward linkage back from shoulders. Slight tarnishing to muzzle and front paws. Playful chap.
BLACK SILVER SPOTTED KITTEN FEMALE
2 1ST Withheld BENSON’S LIMATZ NEXTTOPMODEL 30s F 19.8.08
Charming eight month old girl nicely balanced and of good size and weight with a good firm feel to her. Head has full cheeks to a round face with good breadth to skull and rounded top of head with good width between the ears set far apart so following the outer contours of the head, medium in size and rounded at tips. Rounded brow and short, straight, broad nose. Unfortunately she has a minimally undershot, scissor bite (confirmed by the Duty Vet), fair depth chin. Large, well open eyes set wide apart, pale green to centre colour but yellow at outer edges. Nice compact body with a short level back, low on legs and nicely rounded chest. Good short, well boned legs and firm, rounded paws. Medium length tail, thicker at base and rounded at tip. Coat a bit long but with some density, just the soft side of crisp in texture. Black Silver Spotted of bright silver ground colour with clear black markings. Nice ‘M’ on face and pencil lines on cheeks, clear spotting on sides with a little downward linkage back from shoulders. Nice natured girl so sorry to withhold today.
BLACK SILVER TABBY NEUTER MALE
1 PC TOZER’S LIMATZ POTAWATOMI 18 MN 21.11.07
Seventeen month old boy of good size and weight with good muscle tone. Head has full cheeks to a round face with good breadth to skull and rounded top of head with good width between the ears set far apart so following the outer contours of the head, medium in size and rounded at tips. Rounded brow and slightly long but broad nose, straightness spoilt by slight bump. Level bite and fair depth chin. Large and well open, pale green eyes set wide apart. Compact body with a short level back, low on legs and with a full chest. Proportionate, strong, well boned legs and firm, rounded paws. Longish tail but thicker at base and rounded at tip. Coat is a bit long and could be denser, just the soft side of crisp in texture. Black Silver Tabby of bright silver ground colour with dense black classic pattern. Parallel lines slightly unclear as not much silver between them but clear butterfly outline at shoulders. Oyster shaped patches on flanks could be better defined. Good facial markings. Rings on tail Nice natured.
BLACK SILVER TABBY NEUTER FEMALE
BOB MADEN’S GR PR LIMATZ TRULY SCRUMPTIOUS 18 FN 3.7.07
Excellent size and weight with good muscle tone to this twenty-one month old lady. Round face has full cheeks with good breadth to skull and rounded top of head with good width between ears set far apart but held slightly low so just slightly spoiling her overall look, medium in size and rounded at tips. Rounded brow and short, straight, broad nose. Level bite and fair depth, level chin. Green eyes large and well open and set well apart. Short neck to compact body with a short level back, low on legs and with a full chest. Short, medium boned legs and firm, rounded paws. Good tail medium in length, thicker at base and rounded at tip. Fairly short and dense coat with a fairly crisp texture. Black Silver Tabby with a good classic pattern. Light silver ground colour with clear ‘M’ on face and pencil lines on cheeks. Butterfly outline to shoulders and three parallel lines down spine. Oyster shaped patches on flanks just showing slight silver invasion. Lovely temperament.
BLACK SILVER SPOTTED NEUTER
1 PC & BOB TOZER’S LIMATZ TWIGWIDGE 30s MN 24.11.07
Nicely balanced seventeen month old boy of good size and weight with good muscle tone. Head has full cheeks to a round face with good breadth to skull and rounded top of head with good width between the ears set far apart but held just slightly low so not quite following the outer contours of the head, small in size and rounded at tips. Rounded brow and short, straight, broad nose. Level bite and good depth, level chin. Large and well open eyes set wide apart, green in colour at centre but yellowy at outer edge. Cobby body with a short level back, low on legs and with a broad, deep chest. Short, strong, well boned legs and firm, rounded paws. Good tail medium in length, thicker at base and rounded at tip. Fairly short, dense coat with a fairly crisp texture. Black Silver Spotted of bright silver ground colour with dense black spotting just showing slight linkage back from shoulders. Broken lines and spots on legs with spots right down to his toes. Lovely temperament.
2 BUCKLEY’S PR ALFRESCA THUNDER 30s MN 4.3.06
Three year old boy of very good weight and size with good muscle tone. Full cheeks to a round face with good breadth to skull and rounded top of head with good width between the ears set far apart but held slightly low so not quite following the lines of his face, small in size and rounded at tips. Rounded brow and fairly short, broad nose, line spoilt by slight bump. Level bite but slightly shallow, level chin. Large and well open eyes set wide apart and pale green in colour. Short neck to cobby body, short, level back, low on legs and with a deep, broad chest. Short, strong legs and largish, rounded paws. Medium length tail, thicker at base and rounded at tip. Fairly short coat with some density and fairly crisp texture. Black Silver Spotted of silvery ground colour with clear black spotting showing rather a lot of downward linkage back from shoulders. Broken lines and spots on legs with spots down to his toes. Good facial markings. Slight tarnishing on paws. Nice natured.
BI-COLOURED NEUTER
BOB HALL’S GR PR CATYKES TONIONE 31a MN 17.9.06
Well balanced boy of good size and weight with good muscle tone, two and a half years of age. Pleasing head has full cheeks, round face with good breadth to skull and rounded top of head with good width between the ears set far apart so following the outer contours of the head, medium in size and rounded at tips. Rounded brow and short, straight, broad nose. Level bite and medium depth, level chin. Large and well open eyes set wide apart and golden in colour. Good cobby body with a short level back, low on legs and with a broad, deep chest. Short, strong, well boned legs and firm, rounded paws. Medium length tail, thicker at base and rounded at tip. Coat fairly short with very good density and with a crisp texture. Blue and White Bi-Colour with white to nose, chest, broken collar, centre of tummy, front legs and paws and back paws and legs up to haunches. Sound medium blue to rest of coat with minimal white invasion.
ASIAN TABBY ADULT
1 CC & BOB HOLT & HIGGINS’S NEMOREZ ALLTHAT HEAVENALLOWS 72 43as F 27.5.07
Elegant but deceptively weighty two year old lady with a medium length body with a good firm feel to it. Well rounded chest and straight back. Slender, proportionate legs and neat oval paws. Good shape to slightly tapering tail which is a fraction short to balance body. Coat is a trifle long but close lying and with a satin like texture. Asian Blue Silver Ticked Tabby with medium blue ticking showing clear bands of colour with paler silver agouti ground colour. Clear facial markings, heavy broken necklaces, half bars on inner, top of legs. Pale silvery colour down chest, tummy and inside of legs. Fairly short wedge, wide at cheek bones and with a blunt muzzle. Good width to gently rounded top of head between well set and shaped, largish sized ears. In profile slight flattening to brow, fairly good nose break and fairly short, straight nose. Level bite and fair depth level chin. Yellow eyes, large and lustrous and set well apart. Sweet natured.
AOC TORTIE BURMESE ADULT
BOB RIDDLE’S GR CH CHATHERA PRECIOUS PEARL 27h F 31.7.03
Nearly six year old lady of excellent size and weight with a good firm feel to her. Medium length body with proportionate, shapely legs and neat oval paws. Well shaped tail of good length to balance body. Coat fairly short and close lying and of excellent satin like texture. Chocolate Tortie of warm toned, medium to darker chocolate prettily mingled with shades of red. Very good width to gently rounded top of head between well set and shaped ears of good size. Very slight rounding to brow, good nose break, nose a bit long but straight. Level bite and good depth, level chin. Good size and shape to chartreuse eyes well set. Lovely temperament.
1 CC GILES’S RAWEKE SOMETHING BLUE 27g F 14.4.08
Elegant but deceptively weighty fourteen month old lady with a medium length body with a good firm feel to it. Slender, proportionate legs and neat oval paws. Well shaped tail of good length to balance body. Coat fairly short and close lying and of excellent texture. Blue Tortie of prettily mingled medium blue and shades of cream. Fairly good width to gently rounded top of head between well set and shaped ears of goodly size. In profile slight rounding to brow, fairly good nose break, nose a trifle long but straight. Level bite but slightly shallow chin. Good size and shape to yellow eyes spaced well apart. Sweet natured.
My thanks to Dorothy, her Assistants and the team for the invitation to Manchester,
I had a busy but enjoyable day with some lovely cats and kittens to judge. Special thanks to my friend Pat Parrish for coming to steward for me, as always she was a great help, good company and handled the cats with care and love.
AC NON-SELF PERSIAN CHAMPION – MALE
GR.CH. ELLIS CH. ROSJOY WHATASHOCK – (23.7.05) Red Tabby Colourpoint, very well made and in super show condition. Very full soft nicely groomed coat, a warm pale cream with hardly any body shading, rich red to ears, the lighting was not good which made it difficult to see the markings but tabby showing on face, slight rings to legs and under short bushy tail. Strong broad head, small ears with long furnishings, short wide nose, good stop, firm chin, super big eyes of a strong sound blue, so nice to see in a Colourpoint. Cobby solid build, stocky legs and big feathered feet, full ruff – gentle temperament, quality boy.
RES. DUNLOPS CH. PIPPIKITS HARRY WEBB – (1.9.07) Cream Tabby & White Exotic, lovely solid chunky build, short thick legs, breadth to chest, broad round head.
neat ears, short nose strong break, firm chin, round wide open eyes. Coat texture thick and standing away nicely, just going a little harsh on back, short thick tail with rounded end. Body cream with defined mackerel tabby markings, tabby to head, white paws chest and tummy – lovely natured lad.
AC NON-SELF PERSIAN CHAMPION – FEMALE
GR. CH. MILLICANS GR. CH. CULLYKHAN BOBBI SOX – (11.8.04) Mature Cream Bi-Colour, lovely lass in excellent show condition, broad wide head, ears small and feathered, side set, super huge copper eyes, wide short nose, good break, firm chin, good balance. Lovely coat pale even cream to body and head, white to bib, feet and face, short wide little tail – well shown friendly lady.
RES. THORTBURNS ALINDAS TUPPENCE HA’PENNY – (22.3.08) delightful Tortie & White youngster wearing a puff ball coat, pristine white with distinct patching in red and black, fluffy short two colour tail. Round apple head, still has the baby face look, tiny well furnished ears, small round eyes, full cheeks, firm chin, shown in lovely condition, gentle temperament.
PERSIAN BI-COLOUR ADULT – MALE
1ST. CC HIGGINS ALINDAS BAM BAM – (6.6.08) Striking Black/White in excellent show condition. Very full well groomed coat, approx. 80% white, black patches to head, legs, full short black tail. Round head, good width between small ears, big eyes, wide nose with good stop, firm chin. Solid bone and substance, short thick legs – super laid back temperament.
2nd. HACKINGS BALOOBOO JUSTAN ILLUSIAN – (23.7.08) Another well made Black/White, predominantly black with white to face and chest. Very thick coat long and flowing, tufted feet, full ruff, tail very wide and short. Only 9 months but already has the bone and substance, broad head, small ears, huge expressive eyes, medium nose with ample break, good chin – very shy lad who did not show himself off well.
FEMALE
BOB ONLY GR. CH. CULLYKHAN BOBBI SOX
BLUE/CREAM PERSIAN KITEN
1ST. & BOB ROGERS HIJRAH HEAVEN SENT – (28.12.08) Small but compact youngster, baby soft coat nicely intermingled in pasted blue and cream, all feet broken, tiny fluffy two colour tail. Pretty expression, still teething but bite level, short nose, good stop, firm chin, big round eyes the colour not yet settled, ears small just needing to drop a little – promising little lass.
AC PERSIAN MAIDEN ADULT
1ST. HIGGINS ALINDAS BAM BAM
2ND, STEPHENSONS WESTHOLME ROCKNROLL – Cobby Red Self boy, stocky build short little legs. Coat soft and a sound red, width to head, neat ears, big round eyes, firm chin, bushy short tail – friendly lad.
3RD. DANKS TAMOSAH GINOLA – Chinchilla young lady with super deep eye colour.
AC PERSIAN NOVICE ADULT
1st. PLATEK KHANATE ACHILLES – Super solid Brown Tabby & White Exotic lad, breadth to chest and head, strong limbs, short thick tail showing good tabby rings. Round head, neat ears, lovely large expressive eyes, fat cheeks. Thick texture to coat, good tabby markings to head and body, the white pristine – gentle boy.
AC PERSIAN NOVICE KITTEN
1ST. ROGERS HIJRAH LATTE MOCHA – Cream youngster of 4 months, baby soft coat a nice even pale cream. Rounded top of head, neat ears just needing to drop a little, round eyes the colour not sorted, fluffy short tail – friendly baby.
AC PERSIAN LIMIT NEUTER
1ST. MARKS NIROKE ROMEO – Red Tabby Colourpoint, only 11 months but already has good bone and substance, lovely coat and condition, a pale creamy white with minimal shading, red to ears and short full tail. Round eyes slightly heavy browed, short nose good stop – well shown lad.
AV SEMI-LH NON-BREEDERS ADULT – MALE
1ST. HOPKINS DRAGONMAINE SHADESLAYER – Blue Tabby & White Maine Coon youngster with excellent length to body and limbs, large tufted feet. Glossy coat showing classic markings on a warm fawn ground, very long well furnished tail to neck. High wide based ears, bright oblique set to eyes – quality boy.
2ND. PULLENS DIZZIPAWS ZEMO – Blue Mitted Ragdoll, nice thick coat soft texture, bushy balanced tail. Ears set slightly tilted, curve to nose, good chin. Greyish blue to mask and ears – friendly lad.
3RD. LYNCH CHESAWOOD BURLINGOTNBERTIE – Seal Ragdoll, good bone and substance.
AC RAGDOLL KITTEN
1ST. METCALFS HIGHVIEW DIAMOND – Seal Colourpoint boy, solid and well balanced, strong legs, length to body. Rich seal to mask and ears, bushy slightly paler tail. Large mid blue eyes, well set ears, flat plane between, good chin – attractive youngster.
2ND. LYNCH MAGISRAGIS PERSEPHONE - Sweet Seal Bi-Colour girl, white inverted V to face, white to chin, chest and legs, body a warm cream with dark seal to mask and ears. Balanced head, ears tilted slightly forward, gentle curve to nose, large mid blue eyes – lovely temperament.
3RD. BARTONS WAGDOLL TOFFEE APPLE – Pretty Blue Colourpointed girl.
AV. SEMI-LH NOVICE - KITTEN
1st. HIGHAM VESTLMOY CHARLIE CHOO – Silver Tabby & White Norwegian boy at 8 months has good bone and substance, strong legs, length to body. Triangular head with ears just a tad high as yet, straight profile, good chin, oblique set to greenish eyes. Thick coat showing tabby markings on a silvery ground, the white pristine, bushy long tail – nice temperament.
2ND. WIGNALLS BIJOUBIRMON HERITAGE’LUC – Attractive Seal Birman girl, rich dark seal to ears and mask, neat pristine white to even paws and gauntlets, creamy coat of a soft texture. Eyes of a good blue, slight dip to profile, nice chin – well mannered lass.
3rd. JOINERS KASSARO DUSTYSHADOWS – Striking Black Smoke Maine Coon with a coat showing good contrasts.
AV SEMI-LH NEUTER
1ST. ASHWORTHS UK GR. CH. & UK IGR.PR. EMERISLE DIAMANTE – Grand Seal Bi-Colour Ragdoll lady of 9 nine years, still in excellent condition, retaining her deep blue eye colour, nice head shape, ears slightly tilted, flat plane to forehead, curve to nose. Even triangle to face, white to chin, chest, legs and underparts, rich seal to head, bushy seal tail – very laid back.
2ND. LEESE PR. SHANLIVLE DELTA – Very attractive Tortie & White Norwegian girl, thick coat showing bright tortie colours with spotless white. Triangular head, ears wide based, straight profile, bright oblique set to greenish eyes, nice to handle.
3rd. HIGHHAMS PR. NOYNAROCK JOHAN - Well made Red Tabby Norwegian boy.
AV SEMI-LH BREEDERS – NEUTER
1ST. ASSINDERS PR. CELTICOON TALIESIN - Mature Brown Tabby & White Maine Coon boy, at over 5 years he has super bone, length to body, high strong legs, big feet with undertufts. Thick glossy coat showing classic tabby markings, warm ground. Strong skull, big bright green eyes, obliquely set, high ears wide based, broad nose with concave curve, long ringed tail to balance – very laid back.
2ND. HOUGH PR. LAVALNA SUNBEAM – Seal Birman boy of over 2 years, lovely temperament. Warm creamy coat some shading, dark seal to well developed mask and legs, white neat feet, gantlets just finishing at elbow, bushy seal tail. Nearly round eyes of a good blue, firm chin, ears set well apart – well shown.
3RD. DAVIES ROWGARNOR PATCHES - Blue Tortie & White Norwegian lass with an attractive coat.
AV FOREIGH VISITORS ADULT
1ST. JONES CH. ADSETSH CHERBONA BULA – Brown Spotted Bengal lad, long sleek body, strong legs and rounded paws, back legs higher than front. Broad wedge shaped head with large oval eyes, curve to profile, good chin, nose leather slightly puffed. Glossy sleek coat showing clear rosettes and spots on a warm ground, Scarab to head and over to neck, eyes lines whisker spots, necklaces, spots on toes, tail long, thick slightly tapered well ringed with dark tip.
2ND. HIGGINS & KENNEDY IGR CH. ADCINSH SOBEKITOP MWSHERI – Super Silver Mau boy in lovely condition, good shape to head, lovely large green eyes, gentle contours with a rise from nose bridge, slightly rounded muzzle, firm chin.
Close lying coat with a very nice sheen, very well spotted on a silver ground, tail tapered and well ringed. Strong well developed body – striking boy.
3RD. WISNIEWSKI & SMITHS CH. INDASIA PHANTOMOF THE OPERA - Cream Cornish boy with a lovely wavy coat of a warm cream.
EX. 3RD. NEWTONS SIMPLYRED HELEN OF TROY – Very gentle Blue Sphynx young lady.
Thank you to the show management team for the invitation to judge at my local show. I had a lovely day in the company of Lizz Benson. Thank you Lizz for your help and expertise on a very busy day.
AC PERSIAN GRAND CHAMPION ADULT MALE
IMP GRCC MRS D STEPHENSON’S GR CH WESTHOLME MISSING LINK (70 1) M 21/3/07 – Black Exotic of excellent size and shape with well balanced Persian type. Cobby body on short thick legs with round firm paws. Large round head with good width between neat ears. Round eyes of deep copper. Very short snub nose with good break. Full cheeks and strong chin. Good level bite. Dense black coat which is sound to the roots, soft in texture and standing away from the body. Tail in proportion to body.
AC PERSIAN GRAND CHAMPION ADULT FEMALE
IMP GRCC MRS A MILLICAN’S GR CH CULLYKHAN BOBBI SOX (12a7) F 11/8/04 – Well grown Cream and White Bi Colour of lovely well balanced Persian type. Large round head with excellent width between neat well furnished ears. Round expressive eyes of a good orange colour. Short broad nose with good stop and full leather. Good bite. Full cheeks. Well-prepared profuse coat that was prepared to the last hair of pastel cream and a sparkling white. Cream to face with a white moustache and white teardrop under right eye. Half white collar. White to all four limbs and underparts. Fully coloured tail that was in proportion to her body. I believe I made her up to Imperial today, well deserved and Congratulations.
AC PERSIAN NON-SELF PREMIER NEUTER MALE
GR PC MRS J BAYLISS’S GR PR TAMOSAH FADE TOGREY (53a) MN 6/6/07 – Blue Pewter of good shape and size. Cobby and standing low on the legs. Round head with excellent width between neat ears. Round expressive eyes of a good copper colour. Short broad nose with good stop. Good bite. Full fat cheeks and strong chin. Well prepared coat which is a little short today. His body is a silvery white which is evenly shaded with blue and has a very light undercoat. Legs are slightly shaded and showing faint tabby markings. Chin, stomach, chest and underside of tail is silvery white. Face and legs are silvery white lightly tipped with blue. Ear tufts silvery white and frill beginning to develop. Tail short with full brush.
Bi COLOURED NEUTER
BOB MISS T WHITE’S IGR CH & IGR PR MARDIGRAS THECANDY MANCAN (12a7) MN 7/3/05 – Cream and White Bi Colour. Excellent size and shape being cobby and standing low on the legs. Large round head with good width between neat well furnished ears. Round expressive copper eyes. Short snub nose with good break and full leather. Good bite. Full fat cheeks, strong chin. Well prepared full flowing coat. Sparkling white with cream to face, fully coloured tail, cream patch at base of spine and across his shoulders. Coat well prepared. Short tail.
MAINE COON BROWN/BLUE TABBY ADULT MALE
1CC BOB MRS A HOPKINS’S DRAGONMAINE SHADESLAYER (64 41aw) M 1/6/08 – Blue Tabby and White Maine Coon whom I last judged as a kitten, he has come on really well. Good shape and size to this young man. Body medium in size with a nice muscular feel to it. Large round paws, which are well tufted. Head medium in length. Ears tall, well tufted and spaced well apart. Round gold eyes which are spaced well apart and set obliquely. Nose of uniform width with a slight concave curve. Wide level bite. Square muzzle, firm chin. Coat a nice shade of blue showing tabby markings well on legs, head and tail. Body markings a little diffused at present due to length of coat. White chest, feet and underparts. Tail long, well ringed and at least the length of his body. Excellent temperament.
2ND MRS K SMITH’S COLORDALE HARLEY (64 41) M 13/9/07 – Brown Tabby Maine Coon. Body is medium in size and he stands on substantial legs on large paws. Head medium in length with large tall ears that stand tall and are set well apart and are very well tufted. Nose of uniform width with shallow concave curve. Round golden coloured eyes which are set slightly oblique. Square muzzle with rounded cheeks. Level bite. Coat well prepared and a nice texture, rather cold in tone. Markings to head and legs well defined. Body markings diffused but are classic in pattern. Tail long and at least the length of the body with rings. A little nervous today.
3RD MRS S ECCLES’S JULESCOON BERTIE PAN (64 41) M 29/7/08 – Brown Tabby Maine Coon. Good size and shape, body solid and muscular showing the characteristic rectangular appearance. Substantial legs with large round paws. Head medium in length with large tall ears that are well tufted and spaced nicely apart. Eyes that are round but would have liked them a little larger but they are spaced wide apart and set slightly oblique. Medium length to nose with even width and shallow concave curve. Good bite. Cheeks fairly full with high cheekbones and firm chin but needing a little more width at the muzzle. Coat a rather cold shade of brown with well defined black tabby markings and needing much more preparation on the day. M to forehead, spotted whisker pads, spectacles and thumbprints to ears. Butterfly across shoulders, oysters to flanks. Tail showing rings, long, wide at the base and at least the length of the back and tapering towards the tip.
4TH MRS L CALVERT’S PURDYSTON MONTGOMERY (64 41w) M 11/1/08 – Brown Tabby and White Maine Coon. Good size and body confirmation standing on substantial legs with large round well-tufted paws. Body large, solid and muscular. Head a little short in length but he has large well-tufted ears which are spaced well apart. Full and round gold eyes set slightly oblique. Nose of uniform width with shallow concave curve. Level bite. Square muzzle, cheeks fairly full with high cheek bones. Coat needing much more preparation as it looked greasy and lank but it is showing a warm brown agouti ground colour with excellent tabby markings. M to forehead, spotted whisker pads, spectacles and thumbprints to ears. Butterfly to shoulders with oyster on each flank. White feet, chest and underparts. Tail long, well ringed and at least the length of his body.
MAINE COON BROWN/BLUE TABBY ADULT FEMALE
1CC MRS S ASSINDER’S GEBUHRCOONS DREAM DATE (64 41) F 29/3/07 – Brown Tabby Maine Coon. Good size and shape. Body solid and muscular showing the characteristic rectangular appearance. Substantial legs with large round paws. Head medium in length with large tall ears that are well tufted and spaced nicely apart. Green eyes that are round, spaced wide apart and set slightly oblique. Medium length to nose with even width and quite shallow concave curve. Good bite. Cheeks could be a little fuller with squarer muzzle. Coat a warm shade of brown with well defined black tabby markings. M to forehead, spotted whisker pads, spectacles and thumbprints to ears. Butterfly across shoulders, oysters to flanks. Tail showing rings, long, wide at the base and at least the length of the back and tapering towards the tip.
2ND MRS N ROBERTS’S KATMEA SAHARA (64 41) F 7/5/08 – Brown Tabby Maine Coon still going through the adolescent stage. Her body is long but she needs to fill out as she is very rangy. Medium length to head with ears that are large and tall and spaced well apart. Eyes are hazel in colour, round and spaced well apart. Nose is medium in length with a shallow concave curve. Good bite. Cheeks need to fill and muzzle is very fine. Coat is well prepared and a good texture. Markings are virtually non existent and it is very cold in tone. Tail is long, ringed and easily reaches the shoulders.
MAINE COON BROWN/BLUE TABBY KITTEN MALE
1ST BOB MR P KILMARTIN’S RUMTUMTUGGER DE NIRO (64 41) M 11/9/08 – Brown Tabby Maine Coon. Good size and shape for age, body solid and muscular showing the characteristic rectangular appearance. Substantial legs with large round paws. Head medium in length with large tall ears that are well tufted and spaced nicely apart. Eyes that are round spaced wide apart and set slightly oblique. Medium length to nose with even width and shallow concave curve. Good bite. Cheeks and muzzle developing well. Coat a warm shade of brown with well defined black tabby markings. M to forehead, spotted whisker pads, spectacles and thumbprints to ears. Butterfly across shoulders, oysters to flanks. Tail showing rings, long, wide at the base and at least the length of the back and tapering towards the tip.
2ND MRS C ROBERTS’S CELTICOON ASWAN BLUE (64 41a) M 10/8/08 – Blue Tabby and White Maine Coon. Another well grown male, solid and muscular standing on substantial legs with large round paws. Head medium in length with large tall ears which are well tufted and spaced well apart. Hazel eyes, round in shape but a little small and deep set. Nose of even width with shallow concave curve. Level bite. Cheeks fairly full. Square muzzle, firm chin. Coat well prepared medium blue shade with tabby markings diffused at the moment, back very solid. Good markings to head and legs. Tail long, well ringed and at least the length of the back.
3RD MRS J SCANNELL’S DARKTOWER OHIO (64 41w) M 17/10/08 – Brown Tabby and White Maine Coon. Body is medium in size, solid and muscular. He stands on substantial legs on large round tufted paws. Head medium in length with large tall ears that are well spaced and very well tufted. Eyes round, full and set slightly oblique. Nose of even width but rather straight at the moment and needing more curve. Good bite. Square muzzle with weak chin. Cheeks fairly full with high cheek bones. Beautifully prepared coat of a slightly cold brown showing dense black tabby markings well, they are brindled today though. Ruff and breeches developing well. White chest, feet and underparts. Long well ringed tail which reaches the shoulders easily.
4TH MRS N CROOK’S ELMCOON ANGUS OF BEARDWOOD (64 41w) M 25/10/08 – Brown Tabby and White Maine Coon. Body is a good size for age and he stands on legs that are substantial on round firm paws. Head is medium in length and he has large tall ears that are well tufted and spaced nicely apart. Eyes are a little small and deep set. Nose is even in width and has the required shallow concave curve. Cheeks needing to fill and muzzle still developing. Good bite. Coat is well prepared and a good texture and length. Ruff and breeches developing. Coat is a very cold tone of brown and markings are brindled. Markings well defined on head, legs and tail. Good butterfly and oysters. Tail long and easily reaches the shoulders.
AC Bi COLOUR KITTEN RAGDOLL MALE
1ST MISS M LYNCH’S MAGISRAGIS PERSEPHONE (66 31) MN 4/10/08 – Seal Bi colour Ragdoll. Body good length, muscular standing on legs which are medium in length on large round paws. Head is broad with a good flat plane. Ears are medium in size and set wide apart. Eyes are large, well opened and mid blue in colour. Nose medium in length with a gentle dip. Level bite. Cheeks and muzzle needing to develop a little bit more. Coat is well prepared and silken in texture. Dense seal points which are matching. Mask has a nicely balanced inverted ‘V’ of white. Bib, chest and underparts white although there is only a slither of white along the stomach and chest. Back and the sides of the body are beige. Front legs are white but seal extends down on to legs with it almost reaching halfway down left front leg. Back legs are white up to the level of the hocks rather than to the level of the underbody. I would say that he is just less than one third white. Tail long and bushy.
AC Bi COLOUR KITTEN RAGDOLL FEMALE
1ST BOB MRS T HASSETT’S HAPPYTYME OPHELIA (66 31a) F 10/9/08 – Blue and White Bi Colour Ragdoll of good shape and size with a lovely sweet expression and a real character as she would not let us shut her pen and just wanted to play. Body is a good length and she stands on legs that are medium in length on large round tufted paws. Head is broad and she has a good flat plane. Ears are medium in size and slightly tilted forward. Large medium blue eyes which are set slightly oblique. Medium length nose with a gentle dip and retrousse tip. Level bite. Full cheeks with a nicely rounded muzzle. Points colour is bluish grey. Her back is bluish grey and she has a patch of white within it. She has a wide symmetrical inverted V on her face which starts on her forehead and extends downwards covering her nose, whisker pads and chin. Bib chest and underparts are white and she has a white collar. Her front legs are white and she has white up to the level of the underbody on her back legs. She is within the standard and is not more than one third white. Coat is well prepared, silky in texture and medium in length. Long and bushy tail.
MAINE COON BROWN/BLUE TABBY NEUTER MALE
1PC MRS S BURGESS’S ROCKOON PELLINOR (64 41) MN 6/11/07 – Brown Tabby Maine Coon. Body solid and muscular standing on substantial legs on large round paws. Head medium in length with large tall ears that are well tufted and spaced nicely apart. Eyes that are round spaced wide apart and set slightly oblique. Medium length to nose with even width and shallow concave curve. Good bite. Cheeks fairly full with high cheekbones and firm chin. Coat a good length and texture and well presented for the show. Coat a rather cold shade of brown with black tabby markings that are a little diffused today. M to forehead, spotted whisker pads, spectacles and thumbprints to ears. Tail showing rings, long, wide at the base and at least the length of the back and tapering towards the tip.
BOB MRS S BURGESS’S GR CH & PR COONARIA SHAMWARI (64 41) MN 28/4/07 – Brown Tabby Maine Coon. Good size, well built and standing on substantial legs with large round well tufted paws. Body long with proportionate limbs creating the characteristic rectangular appearance. Head is medium in length with tall well tufted ears that are set high but well apart. Round green eyes set slightly oblique. Nose of uniform width with a slight concave curve. Square muzzle with firm chin. Good bite. Coat well prepared and a lovely texture. Warm, rich copper ground colour with well defined black markings. M to forehead, spectacles around eyes, spotted whisker pads, thumb prints to ears. Shoulder markings form an outline of a butterfly with oysters to both flanks. Tail very long, well ringed and well furnished. Very laid back Maine Coon.
MAINE COON BROWN/BLUE TABBY NEUTER FEMALE
1 PC W/H MR & MRS BUNCE’S GR PR KEVERSTONE CHICORY (64 31t) FN 11/2/07 – Blue Tabby and White Maine Coon. Body is medium in size with a nice muscular feel to it. Large round paws, which are well tufted. Head a little small in comparison with the body. Ears also are a little small but they are well tufted and spaced nicely apart. Full round green eyes spaced well apart and set obliquely. Nose of uniform width with a slight concave curve. Good bite. Muzzle a little fine. Coat a nice shade of blue with Tabby markings a little diffused on the day due to length. M to forehead, spectacles, spotted whisker pads and thumbprints to ears. White underparts, chest and feet. Tail long and at least the length of her body, well ringed and tapering towards the tip. Lovely temperament.
BRITISH CHOCOLATE SELF INTERMEDIATE KITTEN
2ND MRS P HOLMES’S TOPMARX OH-WOW (15b) F 19/10/08 – Chocolate British. She is beginning to go through the adolescent stage and is a little rangy in shape at the moment. She has lovely type though and her head is round with full cheeks and a strong firm chin. Ears are a little tall at the moment, she needs to grow into them but are rounded at the tips and spaced well apart. Round expressive orange eyes. Nose short broad and straight. Unfortunately her bite has gone undershot since the last time I saw her, my reason for withholding. Coat is short, dense and crisp. It is now a dark shade of chocolate showing some tabby markings and is a little unsound near the roots. Tail is thick and in proportion to her body. Sweet temperament.
AV SLH MAIDEN ADULT
1ST MRS J WATKINS’S KRYSTALTOZE ROHESE (13c2) F 15/3/08 – Blue Point Birman who is a pretty young lady. Body is long and she stands on thick set legs with short strong paws. Her skull is broad and rounded with good width between ears that are medium in size. Eyes are blue and almost round. Nose is medium in length with a slight dip in profile and full blue leather. Good bite. Full cheeks with a slightly receding chin. Well prepared coat that is showing some surface shading but it is clear at the roots. Pure white even gloves that finish at the angle of the paws. Socks are pure white and cover the entire back paws. Gauntlets are medium in length. Coat is long and silken with ruff developing. Points a blue grey and all matching. Tail is bushy and medium in length.
2ND MRS S WORRELL’S DARKTOWER MR BOJANGLES (64 41s) M 25/6/08 – Classic Silver Tabby Maine Coon. Body large, solid and muscular displaying the characteristic rectangular appearance. Good strong head of medium length and good breadth. Ears are tall and large, wide at the base and spaced well apart. Hazel eyes that are full and round and set slightly oblique. Nose of uniform width with a shallow concave curve. Level bite. Cheeks needing to fill a little with a slightly weak chin. Well prepared coat displaying good tabby markings. Black markings on a silver ground colour. M to forehead, spectacles around eyes, spotted whisker pads, thumbprints to ears. Shoulder markings forming an outline of a butterfly with oysters a little diffused due to length of coat. Well defined spine lines. Tail well ringed, reaching the shoulders and was well furnished.
3RD MRS A LAZENBY’S NOYNAROCK KERRON (67 31et) F 25/5/08 – Tortie Tabby and White Norwegian. Her body is long and she stands high on her legs with her back legs longer than front ones on large round tufted paws. Head is triangular and she has a slightly rounded forehead. Ears are large with good width at the base, are well furnished and set high. Eyes are a little small would have liked them a shade larger for perfection and are set slightly oblique. Long straight profile with good bite. Chin is slightly weak. Well presented exhibit with a lovely temperament. Coat is semi long with woolly undercoat covered by a smooth overcoat of long coarser guard hairs. Good ruff and knickerbockers. Tail is long and reaches the shoulders easily.
AV SLH KITTEN
1ST MRS J HIGHAM’S VESLEMOY’S CHARLIE CHOO (67 31ts) MN 25/8/08 – Silver Tabby and White Norwegian Forest. Lovely type on this young man and he showed himself off very well. He is well grown for his age with a long and muscular body. Triangular head with a long straight profile. Forehead is slightly rounded. Strong chin. Ears are large and he has good width at the base. Eyes large and oval, set obliquely, alert and expressive. Good bite. Well prepared coat which is semi long consists of a woolly undercoat with an overcoat which has long coarser hairs. Full ruff and knickerbockers. Tail long and bushy.
2ND MR P KILMARTIN’S RUMTUMTUGGER DE NIRO (64 41) M 11/9/08
3RD MISS M LYNCH’S MAGISRAGIS PERSEPHONE (66 31) MN 4/10/08
AV SLH VISITORS KITTEN
1ST MRS C ROBERTS’S CELTICOON ASWAN BLUE (64 41a) M 10/8/08
2ND MS M BARTON’S WAGDOLL TOFFEE APPLE (66a) F 5/11/08 – Blue Colourpointed Ragdoll. Good size and shape. Body is long and muscular and she stands on legs that are medium in length on large round paws. Good broad head with flat plane. Her ears are medium in size, set nicely apart and tilted forward. Medium blue eyes which are a little small but well opened and set slightly oblique. Medium length to nose with dip in profile, would like a little more dip. Level bite. Full cheeks and rounded muzzle, chin a little weak. Well-prepared coat which is good texture and length, ruff and knickerbockers developing. Points colour is a greyish blue and all matching. Long and bushy tail.
AV SLH ARISTOCRAT NEUTER
1ST MR & MRS HIGHAM’S NOYNAROCK NELSON (67 18) MN 21/6/07 – Silver Tabby NFC. Body is big and strong and he stands high on the legs on large round paws which have tufts between the toes, his back legs are longer than his front ones. Head is triangular and he has a long straight profile. Ears are large, not rounded and have good width at the base. They are set high and well tufted. Eyes are large but are a little deep set and are obliquely set. Good bite. Coat is semi long and consists of a woolly undercoat which is covered by a smooth overcoat; it needed just a little more preparation on the day. Full ruff and knickerbockers. Tail long and bushy.
2ND MISS D HENDERSON’S AHTARRA LUCIEN (66 31) MN 20/2/08 – Seal Bi colour Ragdoll of lovely balanced type. His body is long and muscular and he stands on legs that are medium in length on large round well tufted paws. Head is broad with a flat plane. Ears are medium in size, with a slight tilt forward and set wide apart. Eyes are large, well opened and a medium shade of blue. Nose is medium in length with a gentle dip and slightly retrousse at the end. Level bite. Cheeks well developed with a nicely rounded muzzle. Coat well prepared and silken in texture. Full ruff and knickerbockers. Dense seal points which are matching. Mask has a balanced inverted ‘V’ of white. Bib and chest white with full white collar. His chest is white but the abdominal area is coloured. Back and sides of the body are beige. Front legs are white and the back legs are white up to the level of the underbody. White is well within the allowed one third. Tail long, bushy and slightly tapered at the tip.
3RD MRS H MORIARTY’S RAGSCENTRICITY BEL ESPRIT (66) FN 24/5/08 – Seal Colourpointed Ragdoll with a long and well built body. She stands on legs that are medium in length on large round paws. Head is broad with flat plane. Ears are medium in size with a slight tilt and set well apart. Eyes are large, set slightly oblique and pale blue in colour, and would like a deeper shade of blue. Nose is medium in length with a gentle dip. Level bite. Cheeks needing to fill and chin is weak. Coat well prepared, silky in texture with full ruff and knickerbockers. Coat is showing a little surface shading. Dense matching seal points with full mask that was brindled on the day especially around the eyes which where lacking in pigmentation. Tail long and bushy reaching the shoulders well
AV SLH NON-BREEDERS NEUTER
1ST MRS S BURGESS’S GR CH & PR COONARIA SHAMWARI (64 41) MN 28/4/07
2ND MR & MRS BUNCE’S IGR PR COONTASTIC THE MINSTREL (64 31t) MN 27/10/05 – Brown Tabby and White Maine Coon. Good shape and size, body large, solid and muscular. He stands on substantial legs on large firm paws. Head medium in length with ears that are large, tall, wide at the base and e Full and round gold eyes set slightly oblique and spaced well apart. Nose of even width set high on the head. Nose of uniform width with a shallow concave curve. Level bite. Cheeks fairly full, square muzzle and firm chin. Well prepared coat of a warm copper brown with dense black classic tabby markings. M to forehead, spectacles, spotted whisker pads and thumbprints. Well defined oysters, butterfly and spine lines. White chin, chest, feet and underparts. Very well furnished tail, tapering slightly towards the tip and reaching the shoulders with well defined rings.
3RD MISS H YATES’S DARKTOWER LAKELAND SPIRIT (64 18) MN 19/8/06
AV SLH NON-BREEDERS NEUTER
1ST MR & MRS ASHWORTH’S IGR PR RAGALYN BLUELAGOON (66 31a) MN 27/4/04 – Blue Bi colour Ragdoll of lovely balanced type and very well mannered. His body is long and muscular and he stands on legs that are medium in length on large round paws which are well tufted. Good broad head with flat plane. Ears are medium in size, set wide and slightly tilted forward. Large blue eyes which are set slightly oblique. Medium length nose with a gentle dip. Level bite. Full cheeks with rounded muzzle. Points colour a bluish grey. Back a bluish grey with patches of white. Balanced inverted V on face. Bib chest and underparts white. Coat well prepared, silken in texture and medium in length. He is well within the standard for white. Long and bushy tail.
2ND MISS D WAREING’S NORGESKAUKATT TORSTEIN (67 20) MN 31/5/08 – Brown Tabby Norwegian of good size and shape, he has come on nicely since I last saw him as a kitten. His body is a good length and he has good bone structure. He stands high on the legs with his back legs longer than his front ones. Head is triangular in shape and he has a lovely straight profile. Forehead is slightly rounded. Chin is slightly weak. Ears are a good size and they have good width at the base. Eyes are a little small and deep set but are oval in shape and well opened. Good bite. Coat is very well developed and consists of a woolly undercoat covered by an overcoat of long and coarser guard hairs. He has a shirt front, full ruff and knickerbockers. Tail is bushy and just reaches the shoulders.
3RD MR I FEARNLEY’S COONARIA FIRESTORM (64 41d) MN 25/1/08
AV SLH DEBUTANTE NEUTER
1ST MISS J OSBURN’S SNOWWITCH SUMMERSTORM (13c2) MN 25/7/08 – Blue Point Male who is well grown and has lovely balanced Birman type. His body is long and he has good boning. Skull is broad and rounded with ears that are well spaced and medium in size. Rounded muzzle with firm chin and good bite. Medium length to nose with the required dip to profile. Medium blue eyes which are round. Cheeks full and round. Blue grey point’s colour which are matching. Pure white gloves which finish just below the angle of the paws. Gauntlets are medium in length and taper. Pure white socks which are medium in length. Coat is a bluish white, very well prepared, silken in texture. Ruff well developed. Tail is bushy and medium in length. Lovely temperament.
2ND MR D MURRAY’S DALTEEMA KREAMKRAKA (13c7) MN 3/6/08 – Cream Point Birman. Good shape and size and quite nice type with a lovely temperament. Body is long and of good weight. Skull broad and rounded with medium sized ears that are spaced well apart. Almost round blue eyes which are nicely spaced. Medium length to nose with a slight dip in profile. Level bite. Cheeks could be a little fuller and chin recedes slightly. Points colour a pastel shade of cream on mask, ears and tail. Clean pure white feet. The front gloves are full and finish across the angle of the paw. Socks are medium in length. The gauntlets are a little blunt and medium in length. Well prepared coat that is silken in texture with a medium length ruff. Tail bushy and medium in length.
3RD MRS S PINDER’S ROSYPOSY GINGERSNAP (66d) MN 2/5/08 - Red Colourpoint Ragdoll with a lovely temperament. Long and well built body standing on legs that are medium in length on well tufted large round paws. Head is broad with flat plane. Ears are medium in size, slightly tilted forward and set well apart. Eyes are large, set slightly oblique and medium blue in colour. Nose is medium in length with a gentle dip. Level bite. Cheeks needing a little more fullness and chin is a little weak. Coat well prepared, silky in texture with ruff and knickerbockers developing. Coat is well prepared. Red points with mask not quite full and showing faint tabby markings. Tail long and bushy reaching the shoulders well.
AC BRITISH BREEDERS KITTEN
1ST MR & MRS HALL’S CATYKES HARVEY SILVERMOON (18) M 18/11/08 – Black Silver Tabby. Cobby in shape standing low on the legs on round firm paws. Head is nicely rounded with ears that are a little tall and needing just a little more width between them. Eyes are hazel in colour, round and spaced well apart. Nose broad and straight with full brick leather. Level bite. Chin is a little weak but cheeks are quite full. Coat short dense and crisp. Well defined black classic tabby markings on a silver ground colour. M to forehead, spotted whisker pads, thumbprints to ears with spectacles to eyes. Butterfly well defined across shoulders. Oysters not quite full. Spine lines are well defined. Markings where slightly brindled on the day. Tail well ringed thick and medium in length.
AC BRITISH NON BREEDERS KITTEN
1ST MRS S CROPPER’S LIMATZ ALFREDTHE GREAT (30s) M 19/8/08 – Black Silver Spotted of good size and shape for age. Cobby body standing low on short strong legs with round firm paws. Round head with full cheeks and firm chin. Good width between small ears that are rounded at the tips. Large round green eyes which are spaced nicely apart. Short nose which is broad and straight with brick nose leather. Level bite. Coat is short dense and crisp. Ground colour is silver with black Tabby markings. The head markings are M to forehead, spotted whisker pads, spectacles and thumbprints to the ears. Body and legs showing numerous oval shaped spots, around the flanks the spots are elongated and linked. Tail has numerous narrow rings with the tip of the tail being the same colour as the markings.
2ND MR A HOWARD’S ADATESH KINGSTANDING BLUE (16) F 29/8/08 – Blue kitten who is going through the teenage stage at the moment. Body is cobby in shape but head is a little small and needs to catch up. Head is round and she has good width between ears which are a little large today. Large round expressive orange eyes which are nicely spaced. Nose is short broad and straight. Level bite. Cheeks are full. Firm chin. Coat is a medium shade of blue; it is a little unsound at the moment near the roots and is showing silver tipping which is permissible in kittens. Coat is a little long, dense and soft in texture at this time, rather than crisp and short. Tail is medium in length and thick with a rounded tip.
3RD MRS P HOLMES’S TOPMARX OH-WOW (15b) F 19/10/08
AC BRITISH ARISTOCRAT NEUTER
1ST MRS S TOZER’S LIMATZ TWIGWIDGE (30s) MN 24/11/07 – Black Silver Spotted of good shape and size, well balanced showing good depth of body. Cobby body standing low on short strong legs with round firm paws. Large round head with full cheeks. Good width between ears that are rounded at the tips and a little tall. Large round hazel eyes which are spaced nicely apart. Short nose which is broad and straight. Good bite. Firm chin. Coat is short dense and crisp showing slight tarnish on nose. Ground colour is silver with dense black Tabby markings. Body and legs showing numerous oval shaped spots although the spots are elongated and linked on the flanks. M to forehead, spectacles to eyes, thumbprints to ears and spotted whisker pads. Spine lines well defined. Tail well ringed with the tip of the tail being the same colour as the markings.
2ND MISS M SIMPSON’S ALTHALUS QUINEANUS WOLF (40 5) MN 20/5/08 – Red Colourpointed. Still rather adolescent looking. Body is rangy and he stands high on his legs. Round head needing more width between ears which are rather large. Eyes are large and round and a pale shade of blue, would like a much deeper shade. Nose is short broad and straight. Level bite. Cheeks needing to fill and he is a little muzzly. Firm chin. Coat is long and soft rather than short and crisp; it is creamy white with slight shading to back and flanks. Points are a rich red. There is faint barring on legs and tail and a faint M to forehead. Tail is thick at the base, medium in length and rounded at the tip.
Thank you to Dorothy and the Committee for my invite to their show. I had a lovely day with some beautiful cats and kittens.
BURMESE GRAND CHAMPION FEMALE
4 in class
IGC Tegg’s IGR CH BLOOMERS BARONESS BELCHAMP (27j) 17.06.06
Slightly rounded top of head between ears of lovely shape and size which are set well apart and have a slight forward tilt. The short and wide wedge tapers to a blunt muzzle, with gentle rounding to brow. Distinct break to straight nose which ends in a firm and level chin of good depth. Her yellow eyes are large and lustrous, are set well apart and have correct slant to top line and rounded lower line. The muscular body has good weight and is of medium length and size, with rounded chest and straight back. Slender legs and neat oval-shaped paws are in proportion. The tail is straight and well shaped, ending in a rounded tip. Her glossy coat is short and fine with a lovely feel, lying close to her body a pale lilac tone, with mingled shades of cream. She is in excellent condition, a very attractive girl with a good nature – a pleasure to handle and a worthy winner.
Res IGC Collin’s GR CH ARTRO BROWN ANWEN (27) F 04.08.03
The top of head is slightly rounded and her ears, which are a touch small are of good shape and set well apart. Her short wedge is wide at the cheekbones, tapering to a blunt muzzle and she has a slight rounding to her brow. Good depth between the skull and lower jaw, with a good break to her nose, which has a slight curve, but ends in a firm, level chin. Her pale yellow eyes are very well shaped and of good size – with a gentle expression. A large, well-proportioned and weighty girl, feeling hard and muscular, with well-shaped legs and oval paws to balance. Her tail is of good length and shape. Short, fine and glossy dark seal coat, is satin-like in texture and lies close to body. A sprinkling of white hairs on her neck detract from the overall picture. She has a beautiful nature and I loved her, but she was unfortunate to miss out today.
ASIAN SELF/TORTIE (Inc BOMBAY) KITTEN
1st & BOB Bradley’s NEMOREZ KNIGHT STROLER (72b) M 15.12.08
What a wonderful nature this boy has!
The top of his head shows slight rounding between the ears which are of medium size, are set well apart and of very pleasing shape, showing forward tilt. He has a short wedge of good width, which tapers to a blunt muzzle, with nice rounding to his brow, an excellent break to a straight nose, which ends in a firm and level chin of good depth. His expressive eyes are pale yellow (still to develop?) and very well shaped, set well apart, but a touch small at present. He has good body weight for his age, with a strong and rounded chest, slender legs and neat oval-shaped paws. His tail is long and well shaped and in proportion to his body.
His coat is short and close-lying, rather lacking in gloss as it is still his kitten coat, but it is a rich, warm chestnut brown which is sound to the roots with no paling in colour.
I noticed this boy was a bit upset earlier, but he soon relaxed and loved being judged.
He loved cuddles and I wanted to take him home – unfortunately his owner didn’t agree!
EGYPTIAN MAU KITTEN
1st & BOB Higgins & Kennedy’s MESKHENET MIYOKO (78 36) F 10.09.08
A very appealing kitten. The head has slight rounding to the wedge, which is of medium length with a slight rise from the bridge of her the nose, uniformly wide and flowing to her arched neck. Her muzzle is gently rounded with a firm and the chin is fairly level. The medium sized ears are set well back on her head with a forward tilt and are well spaced. Her expressive, gooseberry green eyes are fairly large and set straight beneath a level brow, having a slight upward slant to the lower lid with the unique Mau ‘worried’ look. Her medium sized body is well developed and muscular with well-shaped, elegant legs and small, dainty feet in proportion. Her well-shaped tail is of medium length. The close-lying coat is of medium length, silky in texture with the undercoat of pale silver to roots and tipped with black. Her markings are well defined, showing random spots in various shapes and sizes, both on her body and paler underside. Her spine has longer spots merging to a stripe along her back, the front legs show bars and spots, with a heavy banding to the tail, ending in a darker tip. The head shows a barred forehead with frown lines, ‘M’ and ‘scarab’ on top of head with mascara lines on the cheeks and her chest has two broken necklaces.
This girl has a lovely, playful nature – I loved her.
2nd Luke’s TIGGERMAU ISISMOON (78 30s) F 24.10.08
A pleasing kitten who was interested in her surroundings.
Although her head has slight rounding to the wedge, her rather large ears are set too high, but are well-cupped and follow the line of the head. Her profile shows a gentle contour, but a poor rise to her nose which is not quite parallel, and her muzzle is rather narrow with a slightly receding chin. Her almond-shaped eyes are expressive, of good size and well shaped, a gooseberry green in colour. The body is medium in size for her age, with a hard and muscular feel, long and elegant legs in proportion with small and dainty feet and a long, well-shaped tail to balance. The head markings show the typical ‘M’ and scarab pattern, but her mascara lines are faint with no spots on her chest, and one broken necklace.
Her coat is short and close lying with lovely silver undercoat and a well-spotted body, and also underside. The spinal line shows elongated spots which merge forming a dorsal stripe along the tail to its tip. The legs show pretty spots and bars.
LILAC BURMESE ADULT
BOB Boardman’s CH ARTRO LILAC MOONSTONE (27c) F 21.08.04
Slight rounding to top of head and a short, wide wedge, which has good width at the cheek bones, tapers to a blunt muzzle. Medium sized ears are broad at the base, have nicely rounded top and show forward tilt, set well apart. Gentle rounding to brow with distinct break to straight nose, with a firm and level chin. Her yellow eyes are very well shaped and of good size, set well apart. Her body is medium in size, hard and muscular, with rounded chest and straight back, the slender legs and neat oval paws in proportion. Her tail is thick and long, tapering to a rounded tip. The coat is short, fine and glossy, lying close – a slightly darkish dove grey but has a pink tinge.
She has slight attitude, typical of a Burmese!
1st CC McCormick’s AUREUS PRETTYPENNY (27c) F 26.03.08
Slightly rounded top of head, with very well set ears of good shape and size. She has a fairly short wedge, which is wide with a blunt finish, a reasonable break to her straight nose, which rolls off slightly, and a firm chin, which is a touch shallow. She has a lovely expression to her yellow eyes, which are large and lustrous with correct slant to top and rounded lower line. Very good weight to her medium sized body, which is hard and muscular. Her legs are in proportion with neat, oval paws. Straight tail is well shaped and of good length. Her coat is a beautiful pale dove-grey with pink cast, short and close-lying with a lovely glossy finish. An attractive young lady.
2nd Bartlett’s RAWEKE MINIMA (27c) F 20.08.07
Slight rounding to top of head between ears, which are set well apart, are of good shape and size. Although her wedge is short, with good width to the blunt muzzle, her chin slightly recedes. She has a distinct break to her straight nose, which tends to roll off slightly. Her pale yellow eyes are of fair shape and size, are set well. Her body is of medium size, with rounded chest and straight back, feels hard and muscular. Her slender legs and oval paws are in proportion and her tail is of good length and shape, but has a dubious end defect. She has a lovely coat texture, slightly long but lies close, with glossy appearance – a beautiful pale dove-grey with a pinkish cast. A sweet-natured girl, who was a little unhappy today.
CHOCOLATE BURMESE NEUTER
1st PC & BOB Armstrong’s GR PR ADVIBU SERENSIR BRADLEY (27b) MN 29.03.06
What a lovely big boy - he was so happy to be handled.
The top of head has slight rounding with ears of excellent shape and size, set well apart. His short and wide wedge, tapers to a blunt muzzle. He has very good depth between the top of his head and lower jaw, with slight rounding to brow and a distinct break to his straight nose, which ends in a firm and level chin. His very expressive yellow eyes are of excellent shape and size. He has a large and weighty, muscular body with a rounded chest and straight back and his powerful legs, neat and oval paws are in proportion. The tail is a good length, straight and of medium thickness, tapering to a rounded tip. His coat is short and close-lying – glossy and satin-like – a dark, warm milk chocolate, even overall with a slightly darker mask.
I loved this big boy, he had a wonderful, friendly nature.
LILAC BURMESE NEUTER MALE
1st PC & BOB Hartley’s KARLAC BOUNCING BEANO (27c) MN 24.02.08
Short and wide wedge, ends in a blunt muzzle, with slight rounding to top of head and his well set ears are of very good shape and size. In profile, the brow has slight rounding with good depth between the top and lower jaw. He has a very good break and straight nose, which ends in a firm, deep and level chin. His eyes, which are yellow, are set well apart and are large and lustrous, with slant to top and rounded lower line. Body is medium in size, feels hard and muscular, legs are slender, paws neat and oval, with a long, thick tail rounded at tip, balancing. Although his lilac coat is a slightly dark dove-grey, it is short, fine and glossy, lying close to his body.
Another handsome boy with a lovely nature.
LILAC BURMESE NEUTER FEMALE
1st PC Herrington’s SUGARBOWL HUNKYDORY (27c) FN 05.07.07
Slight rounding to top of head between ears of good shape and size, set well apart. Short, wide wedge tapers to blunt muzzle. Gentle rounding to brow with very good break to straight nose, ends in firm chin which is deep and level. Palish yellow eyes are well shaped, having correct slant to top and round lower line, and are set well apart. Good weight to muscular, medium-sized body, the slender legs and neat, oval paws in proportion. The tail is slightly thick, but of good shape and length. Her coat is short and close-lying, a nice feel and glossy, a rather dark dove-grey, especially on her back and rear. She was a bit unhappy today, but was easy to handle.
AV FOREIGN NON-BREEDERS KITTEN
5 in class
1st Higgins & Kennedy’s MESKHENET MIYOKO (78 36) F 10.09.08
2nd Johnson’s KASHK CZAR DOMBROVSKI (16a) M 08.10.08
Short wedge and straight forehead with a shallow curve, which ends with the chin and nose in line with a strong, deep and level bite. Large and pointed ears are wide at base and set high. Green eyes are set wide and of almond shape. His body is long and graceful with slender legs and oval feet in proportion, and tail tapers to blunt end. The short coat is dense in texture, but fine and soft. A lovely boy with gentle nature, a joy to handle.
3rd Luke’s TIGGERMAU ISISMOON (78 30s) F 24.10.08
AC BURMESE BREEDERS NEUTER
1st Akehurst’s GR PR CHIARO LATTICELLO (27f) MN 18.03.07
Slightly rounded top of head with well shaped ears of good shape and size, set well apart. Short and wide wedge tapers to blunt end. Brow has slight rounding, with distinct break to straight nose which ends in a firm, level chin of good depth. His yellow eyes are large, lustrous and set well apart, with lovely expression. Good weight to heavy and robust body with proportionate legs and paws, thick and well-shaped tail, almost long enough to balance. His coat lies close, is short and fine with glossy mien – a lovely cream with bloom on ears, body and head giving powdered effect. A lovely boy with nature to match.
2nd Herrington’s SUGARBOWL HUNKYDORY (27c) FN 05.07.07
3rd Giles’ CH & PR RAWEKE MIRROR IMAGE (27) FN 20.08.07
AC BURMESE NON-BREEDERS NEUTER
5 in class
1st Riddle’s CH & GR PR PEGAVI SERAFENA (27e) FN 16.04.01
I could not fault this girl! Her head has a short, wide wedge with tapering to blunt muzzle; slight rounding to top of head between ears of lovely shape and size, which are set well apart; gentle rounding to brow with distinct break to straight nose; and a firm and level, deep chin. Her expressive eyes, although pale yellow are of excellent shape, size and set, have a typical ‘wicked’ Burmese look. Medium sized body has good weight and muscle, with slender legs and oval paws, plus long and well-shaped tail to balance. Her coat is short and fine, close-lying and glossy - is a very attractive brown with well mingled shades of red. A beautiful girl for her 8 years!!
2nd Jubb’s MAHARANI GABRIELLE (27) FN 14.0.07
Short wedge of good width, ears set well apart and of good shape and size on slightly rounded top of head. Profile shows slight rounding to brow and good break, but slight bump on nose. Good depth to level chin. Her eyes are expressive, yellow and of very good shape and size, set well apart. Body is well-muscled and medium in size. Legs, paws and tail in proportion. Her coat is short and fine, close-lying and glossy. A rich and dark seal brown.
3rd Hartley’s PR GATTINI DANDINI (27a) MN 16.10.07
A big thank you to Dorothy and her hard working team for the kind invitation
AC SELF PERSIAN CHAMPION MALE
GRCC STEPHENSON’S GR CH WESTHOLME MISSING LINK
Very handsome black exotic nearly 2 years old, I have had the pleasure of judging him several times and I have seen him develop into a very good exotic male, didn’t try to hit me when returning to his pen today hopefully he has grown out of this bad habit.
Dense black coat , plush texture standing well today lovely healthy shine. Strong physique , deep chest, thick short legs and broad short tail. Round broad masculine head with neat well placed ears, round bold orange eyes giving him a lovely open expression. Short nose, fat cheeks, firm chin and level bite. Very well presented.
CREAM ADULT
BOB HUTCHINSON’S CH HERRAFARESIAH BUTTER BALL
Handsome cream male just short of 2 years old. Out of coat at the moment.
EXOTIC SH SELF ADULT MALE
BOB STEPHENSON’S GR CH WESTHOLME MISSING LINK
See grand class
1ST CC CLUTTERBUCK JUENROW SUNNY
Attractive black exotic male just over 2 years old. Round head with nicely positioned ears which were a little open at base, bold orange eyes, quite short broad nose, bite just acceptable needs careful watching. Plush textured dense black coat, well presented.
EXOTIC SH SELF ADULT FEMALE
1STCC ROGERS CH MILNUSS ELLIEANNA
Pretty black exotic female nearly 2 years old. Round wide head with nicely positioned ears, bold expressive orange eyes, very short nose, level bite fat cheeks and ample chin. \dense black coat with a lovely gloss. Good weight and build easy to handle.
2ND MACKERETH HEATHROSE PROUD MARY
Pretty orange eyed white female just 2 years old. Round head with ears nicely placed, large bold orange eyes, short nose, acceptable bite , needs a little more depth to face balance. Plush sparkling white coat standing well. Small build but quite compact shape.
EXOTIC SH NON SELF ADULT
1ST CC BOB PLATEK KHANATE ACHILLES
Very handsome chap brown tabby & white not yet 12 months old. Wonderful build , strong bone and good physique for one so young. Wide round head with good width between neat ears , bold large expressive orange eyes, short nose with an attractive colour split leather. Acceptable bite fat cheeks and ample chin. White to face , tabby patched to body standing out against sparkling white. Plush textured coat well prepared and standing well.
2nd CH PIPPAKATS EXCALIBUR
Young red tabby and white not quite 11 months old. Solid build with thick legs and thick tail. White chevron the face and wide white saddle to back red tabby back , unfortunately the lighting today did bleach out the colour on the red series cats .Round head broad top with ears settling into position , round orange eyes, short nose cheeks filling out ample chin. Well prepared plush coat but more attention was needed to face.
CREAM KITTEN
1ST BOB ROGERS HIJRAH LATTE MOCHA
Very pretty cream male just over 4 months old .Round head with neat ears, round orange eyes, short nose, level bite cheeks starting to fill out. Small build but a good weight , coat was quite pastel but just needed a little more attention to finish.
EXOTIC SH NON SELF NEUTER
1ST PC BOB WALL’S CH SHEERBLISS NIKOLAI
Very handsome silver tabby 2y7m old. Round head with neat ears, large expressive hazel eyes, short broad nose, fat cheeks and ample chin. Lovely cobby shape and excellent bone and substance. Well prepared plush coat standing well, well defined tabby pattern dense black over silver back ground. Very easy to handle.
2ND BAGPUSSANDCO BENTLEY
Handsome mature red tabby exotic male just over 3 years old. Rather nervous today so didn’t show himself off to his best advantage. Round head with good width between his ears which were a little open at base, round orange eyes, short nose and bite acceptable the . Tabby pattern not very clear and the hall lighting did bleach out the colour on red series cats.
I would like to thank the show manager and assistant show managers for the invitation to judge at this busy show, also i was very grateful to Pippa Browning for stewarding for me, it was your first time and i was extremely impressed with your handling of the cats and everything else that goes with the job.
OPEN CLASSES
GRD Mrs S.C Thorpe and Master D.Thorpe GRD PR JOHPAS SUNNY-JIM 32a MN 16.03.06
Masculine very handsome chap, strong even large wedge, huge open based well placed ears, oval bright blue eyes, profile raised between eyes, level bite, chin ok, elegant neck, long muscular body, tall legs oval paws, long tapering tail, pale red points colour, sleek creamy white coat not a hair out of place, superb temperament and perfect condition a credit to his owners.
2nd Mr P and Mrs N Webster's PR STENIC RIKKI TIKKI TARVI 32c MN 11.11.06
Elegant rather effeminate boy not quite up to grand standard today, medium length wedge rather fine on the muzzle, oriental eyes cornflower blue in colour, large well set ears, ski slope profile, weak chin, bite level, slender neck, long body, fine legs, spoon paws tail to balance, good pale cream points colour, short close coat although rather shaded, easy to handle, shown and presented well.
Oriental Cream or Apricot Neuter
BOB Mrs D Hinchcliffe GR PR JADEVYN PHARAOH 37fn MN 12.09.03
Handsome balanced boy, gorgeous expressive bright green eyes, strong head, large well placed ears. Just a little grumpy, shown in pristine condition.
Tortie Point Siamese Kitten
1st BOB Mr T and Mrs R Cassar-Simmonds SHADOWSQUAD PRADA 32bi F 32.01.09
Stylish attractive dainty baby, short wedge with tiny pinch, broad topline, large open based well placed ears, oriental bright blue eyes, straight profile, level bite chin ok, thin neck, svelte body, dainty legs and spoon paws string like tail, warm seal brown points colour well mingled with pale reds, cute littel markings on her face looked like a moustache, short beige sparse baby coat, delightful temperament excellent condition.
Miscellaneous Classes
Any Colour Oriental Breeders Adult
1st Mrs C Moore KINKAJEWSDEN ALLANAH 37d 27.05.08
Elegant young lady with excellent type and style, short wedge with tiny pinch, lovely big open based ears with excellent width and flare, oval bright apple green eyes, bump on nose, level bite, firm chin, graceful neck, long muscular body, tall legs, oval paws, tapering long tail with rings, bright rich red short close sound coat with a few faint spots, tabby markings evident, delightful temperament, perfect condition.
Any Colour Non Breeders Adult
1st Mr R and Mrs L Yeoman's CH KIMELPHA KARAMIST KYRA 43ps F 22.02.06
Really stylish big girl, strong even wedge, broad topline, huge open based well placed ears, gorgeous expressive apple green eyes, straight profile, chin requires more depth, elegant neckline, long muscular body, sturdy legs and paws, tapering tail to balance, pale brownish grey top sleek coat mingled well with shades of hot creams really good on her ears, near white shaded silver undercoat pushing well up the hairshaft, attractive lady, shown in tip top condition shown and presented well.
2nd Mrs L Rice's and Mr C Rice CH SEIDO SULTRESS OF SWING 37 F 13.4.08
Flashy young lady, looking great today, long wedge, large well placed open based ears with excellent width and flare, rather flat on top of her head, deep green expressive oriental eyes, profile straight, untidy bite, shallow chin, elegant neckline, long well toned body, fine legs, neat paws, long tapering tail with a tiny pip at the tip, sound jet black gleaming coat, delightful temperament, perfect condition.
3rd Mrs S E M Helm's FLOWERDEW MAGIQUE NOIRE 37 F 19.01.08
Any Colour Oriental Novice Adult
1st Mrs K Short CHAPELROSE FROM ME TO YOU 37m F 18.06.08
Dainty young lady with overall good type and colour, short wedge with small pinch, good size well set ears, olive green small eyes haws slightly up today, small bump on nose, level bite, chin ok, slender neck, svelte body dainty legs and paws, tail to balance, warm cinnamon brown soft coat mingled well with shades of reds, great temperament shown and prepared well.
Any Colour Oriental Visitors Adult
1st Mr R and Mrs L Yemomans CH KIMELPHA KARAMIST KYRA 43ps F
2nd Mr M Corby and Miss R Dolan's GR CH IKISHIROO KIRASH TAMASIN 37a F 30.04.07
3rd Mr S Hogan CH SENSUAL MIDNITEMAGIC 37 F 10.08.05
Any Colour Oriental Non-Breeders Kitten
1st Mrs C Fullerton STARAPPEAL SCENESTEALER 62 43a M 21.10.08
Handsome well developed masculine huge kitten of excellent type, strong head, large open based well placed ears, oriental slanted eyes of deep green outlined with eyeliner, roman profile, level bite, deep chin, elegant neck, long muscular body, sturdy legs and large tufted paws, long well plumbed tail, mid blue fine silky coat of acceptable length, tabby markings evident, shaded pale undercoat which was still developing in places not a particularly good shaded at this stage. Confident alert boy of super type shown and presented to perfection.
2nd Mrs S Webbs PIPPASTRO BLUE CALIFORNIA 62 43a M 17.09.08
Another super boy quite hard to choose between them, the other boy had the size on his side today, this boy was more elegant, short wedge, broad topline large well placed ears, expressive deep green eyes that he holds a fraction open till relaxed, straight profile, level bite, firm chin, elegant neck long body fine legs, neat paws, long plumbed tail, mid blue fine silky coat acceptable length for 7 months, not a lot of evidence of the shaded undercoat at present but it takes time, superb temperament shown and presented well.
3rd Miss D Davies CHEZS ERAGON OF WICCANWAYS 48b M 16.09.08
Any Colour Oriental Debutante Kitten
1st Mr T and Mrs R Caesar-Simmonds FIORDILISO INFIDELITY 29 M 15.01.09
Stylish dainty Havana kitten, medium length wedge with small pinch, large ears placed well, oval pale green eyes, straight profile, level bite, chin ok, slender neck, svelte body, dainty legs and paws thin tail, warm brown sound rather sparse baby coat, with a certain amount of spotting and barring evident at present, confident little chap shown and presented perfectly, congratulations on best oriental kitten.
Any Colour Orientl Non-Breeders Neuter
1st Mrs D Hinchcliffes PR MYLYNN MUMBO JUMBO 62.36. MN 25.01.08
Impressive black smoke very masculine, strong even large wedge, big open based well set ears in line with the wedge, gorgeous expressive apple green eyes, roman profile, level bite, deep chin, strong neck, extra large body, sturdy large oval paws, plumbed tail to balance, jet black fine silky coat, i would like a touch more length to it, near white undercoat just a little too much silver showing through the black top coat. Alert and confident really enjoying his day out, shown and presented to perfection. Congratulations on best neuter and best oriental.
2nd Mr R J and Mrs G A Gould JADEVYN HONANI 48 MN 22.11.06
Very handsome masculine bi-colour, strong head, big open based well set ears, oriental bright green eyes, strong neckline, long muscular body, tall legs oval paws tail to balance, black and white face, white bib, black back and head, white stripe on tummy, there was marginally only just a 1/3 white coat was short and close lying, shown and presented well.
3rd Mrs P E Rowe GR PR FOXYPAWS SUA LAI 43a FN 20.08.05
Any Colour Oriental Visitors Adult
1st Mr and Mrs L Yeoman's CH KIMELPHA KARAMIST KYRA 43ps F22.02.06
2nd Mr M Corby and Miss R Dolan's GR CH IRISHIROO KIRASH TAMASIN 37a F 30.04.07
3rd Mr S Hogan's CH SENSUAL MIDNITEMAGIQUE 37 F 10.08.05
Oriental Debutante Neuter
1st Mrs J Anderson's FIORDILISO EARL GREY 37a MN 21.06.08
Stylish oriental blue, good length wedge with pinch, large wide at the base well set ears, pale green oriental shape and set eyes, bump on nose, level bite, chin ok, elegant neck, long well toned body, tall legs, oval paws, long tapering tail with s small tail fault at tip, mid blue sound short close coat, laid back lad, shown in pristine condition.
2nd Mrs E J Weavers FOXPAWS TILLY BUTTERCUP 37d FN 09.06.08
Oriental Senior Neuter
1st Mrs D Hinchcliffe's GR PR JADEVYN PHARAOH 37fn MN 12.09.03
2nd Mr R J and Mrs G A Goulds JADEVYN HONANI 48 MN 22.11.06
3rd Mr J R Ryan's GR PR SPINNING JENNY 37g FN 26.03.06
Any Colour Siamese or Balinese Veteran Adult
1st Mrs S Gibbons GR CH FOXTWIST AL FRESCO 24b M 14.01.99
Masculine very handsome chocolate point male of 10 years old, still retaining his type and style, he has a very superior look, strong head, large well set ears oriental deep blue eyes, still got all his teeth, small bump on nose, long muscular body sturdy legs and paws, tapering long tail, warm chocolate matching points colour, clear ivory soft coat, shown in impeccable condition a credit to his owner.
My thanks to Dorothy and the committee for their kind invitation to judge at this cheerful Bank
Holiday Show which is always bustling with excitement. Also my thanks to Paula Cooper my first
time steward who handled her judge and his exhibits with care and kindness, I do hope she will
steward again for me in the near future.
Open Classes
Class 403 RED BURMESE KITTEN
1st & BoB Miss Shackleton’s ISAJEN DI NOZZO (27d) M 5/8/2008
A confident well grown young man with a very equitable temperament. Rich amber eyes,
medium large in size could be larger for perfection, the upper lid could do with more definition
and the lower lid could be slightly fuller again for perfection, set well apart in a head that is still
developing and which will hopefully be broader in maturity. Head on he has a short medium
width wedge, his muzzle was showing a slight pinch today and his bite whilst level displayed
concave incisors, he had gentle rounding to the top of his head, his ears were set well apart on
his head; they were of good size, wide in the base, with rounded tips and wee tufts, but showing
the desired profile tilt when relaxed. In profile his head was quite deep, with a gently rounded
brow, a reasonable nose break, a straight nose that fell away to the nose leather, his jaw was of
acceptable depth but I would prefer more depth for perfection and it was set back slightly. His
body is developing nicely and has good weight and size for his age, having a strong chest and
straight back. His legs are in proportion to his body, correctly taller hind legs with oval paws. His
tail did not quite balance being a little short of the shoulder, it tapered well to a paint brush tip
and was of reasonable thickness. He had a very clear coat though the hall light rather muted his
colour making it more warm red than tangerine to my eye but the hall light was really rather
unkind to all the colours today, his coat as medium length and had an acceptable feel to it. His
condition and temperament were excellent – quite a charming young man.
Class 406 AOC TORTOISHELL BURMESE KITTEN
Absent Ms Jones’ KARAKORAM TOAROSE (27j) F 3/12/2008
Miscellaneous Classes
Class 667 AV Foreign Kitten (10 entered)
1st Mr & Mrs Johnson’s KAHK CZAR DOMBROVSKI (16a) M
This boy just screamed Russian to me. An elegant boy who is developing nicely with an excellent
frame, ears held high and wide at the base, although he tended to round his eyes occasionally
when relaxed they showed the desired almond shape; the colour is still developing currently a
muddy green-yellow. His whisker pads were clearly prominent and added to that distinctive
expression with the angle to his head still in developing but his nose had the desired concave
curve. His chin was strong and correct set. His body was long and solidly muscular yet graceful
and his coat had good density to it. Shown in excellent condition he handled beautifully.
2nd Mrs Higgins and Miss Kennedy’s MESHKHENET MIYOKO (78 36) F
A really rather attractive smoke with excellent definition to her underlying spotted pattern on
pristine silver. Well defined outlining to her nose, lips and eyes and correct paw and nose leather
colour. Charming head type, slightly rounded wedge, large almond shaped eye which are still
developing in colour; currently a muddy green-yellow in colour giving a rather worried look
when view head on; her nose had the correct parallel lines and had a gentle contour in profile,
she also had a super firm chin and level bite. Elegant body and limbs and moderate tail which
tapered well. Her coat was close lying and short, silky and fine in texture. I felt she was very
promising and very unlucky to meet the winner today.
3rd Miss Bradley’s NEMOREZ KNIGHT STROLLER (72b)
Class 668 AV Foreign Breeders Kitten (7 entered)
Mr Thomas’ THOMASTAR SADH (84 31) M A very promising kitten who had such a tremendous
and arresting look. Superb expression and lovely balance to his head; nicely modified wedge
with good length, prominent cheekbones and rounded muzzle, moderate stop and a strong chin
with a level bite. Large wide based ears, set well on a flat top of head. Large eyes of excellent
shape. An elegant body which was nicely muscled feeling solid and firm, proportionate limbs
with oval paws. He had a long tapering tail with the greatest amount of heavy down only on the
very end of his tail other wise a five o’clock shadow covering of down all over. A charming and
confident exhibit – just loved his head type!
2nd Mrs & Miss Halligan’s MUMANDALATS KUBLAN KHAN (76 30) M
Super well grown baby boy who had a very attractive pattern and pleasing head type. He had a
wild looking small head with medium ears, perhaps too much of a break rather than a gentle
curve to his profile, broad wedge and level bite, pleasing eyes which were very expressive, a
long body and proportionate legs, thick tail with a rounded tip that tapered nicely. His superb
pattern was a joy to behold; wonderful arrowhead spots that such beautiful contrast to their
colours and super clear facial markings – a gleaming coat. A gentle chap who handled very well
and again unlucky to meet the winner today.
3rd Ms Murphy’s KALTES PINK CHAMPAGNE (33a 40 8) F
Class 674 AV FOREIGN RADIUS KITTEN
1st Mrs & Miss Halligan’s MUMANDALATS KUBLAN KHAN(76 30) M see previous
2nd Miss Bradley’s NEMOREZ KNIGHT STROLLER (72b) M see previous
3rd Mrs Luke’s TIGGERMAU ISISMOON (78 30s) F
Class 700 AC BURMESE RADIOS ADULT (9 entered, 2 absent)
1st Dr Collin’s GRCH ARTRO BROWN ANWEN (27) F
An attractive and mature lady. She has large and lustrous pale golden yellow eyes; they are
correctly set and have an excellent slant to the upper lid and very full rounding to the lower.
Head on she has a short wide wedge, blunt muzzle with a level bite, a very rounded top of her
head and ears that are a little small for her generous sized head, but set well, wide at the base
and with rounded tips. In profile her skull has good depth, again very rounded brow, very good
nose break, straight nose and jaw of good depth, set correctly in a straight plane to the end of
her nose. Her body is large and appropriately weighty – she had a substantial feel I noted, a
strong chest and straight back, proportionate legs with spoon shaped paws and correct stance.
Her tail balanced and tapered to paintbrush tip. Her coat was a rich warm brown in colour with
sprinkling of white hairs across her shoulders but her coat was quite short in length, felling soft
and silky. Shown in excellent condition, a little grizzly but she handled well.
2nd Mr & Mrs Tower’s CH FERNYAULGH MISS BLUEBELL (27a) F
A very pretty exhibit. Large and lustrous eyes of pale chartreuse, set wide apart showing super
expression with correct slant to nose on her upper lids and pleasing rounding to her full lower
lids, they had a charming eye liner effect to rims and her mood only enhanced her expression.
Ears of good proportion to head set well apart with rounded tips and wide at the base. Head has
good depth to skull, gentle rounding, and a short wide wedge . Her profile showed a very good
nose break, straight nose, and her jaw sits back a bit and had reasonable depth but I would
prefer deeper for perfection. Her medium almost compact body is of excellent weight with a
strong chest and straight back. Proportionate sized legs with good muscle tone, has oval paws
and correct stance. Tail just balances, is of medium thickness and tapers to a rounded end. Her
close lying coat is short, soft and silky of a mid blue colour with correct silvering. Shown in
excellent condition, though in foul mood, she handled well enough for us a tad spoilt and used to
getting her own I suspect – how unlike a blue to take itself so seriously?
3rd Mr & Mrs Boardman’s CH ARTRO LILAC MOONSTONE (27c) F
Class 702 AC BURMESE KITTEN (1 entered)
1st Mrs Kirkman’s RAWEKE CHOCOLATE SURPRISE (27b) MN
Well grown kitten who is going through a gangly period of development at present. This
youngster had medium sized, pale golden eyes which were set well; the upper lid having a very
gentle slant and the lower needing great fullness at present. Head on he had a medium length
to his wedge, gentle rounding to his head, his ears were set well apart but his head is still
growing and need more breadth they are wide at the base with round tips. His skull had good
depth in profile, with a gently rounded brow, his break was acceptable but more definition would
be desirable and he had a straight nose, his jaw had reasonable depth but was set back slightly
and more depth again is required for perfection. His body was well grown for his age and had
good weight; his limbs were in proportion with oval paws and showing the desired stance: taller
in his hind legs. His medium thick tail balanced and tapered gently to a rounded end. His coat
colour is presently a rather pale chocolate not the warm milk chocolate called for in the standard
and therefore shows a strong contrast to his darker but still warm chocolate mask, it is to be
hoped that the colour will even out as he matures; otherwise his coat was medium in length but
soft and silky to the touch. He was shown in excellent condition and although at little unsure of
himself he handled very well.
Class 703 AC BURMESE BREEDERS KITTEN (2 entered)
1st Dr Collin’s AUREUS SWEET JULIET (27) F 30/9/08
A very pretty kitten. Large and lustrous muddy golden yellow eyes, having thin inner chartreuse
rim; super shape to both upper and lower lids and set well apart on her nicely developing head.
Face on she has a pleasing short wide wedge, level bite and blunt muzzle, her head is nicely
rounded with ears that are of good proportion, wide at the base and rounded tips, set well apart
and displaying the desired forward tilt. Her skull is deep in profile and has good rounding to the
brow, a good nose break and a straight nose, her jaw has good depth and set correctly in a
straight plane to the end of her nose. Her medium size body is developing nicely and have a
lovely feel to it with a rounded chest and straight back, her limbs are in keeping to her size with
delightful spoon shaped paws and correct stance. Her tail balances, is of medium thickness and
tapered well to a paint brush tip. Her warm brown coat was brindled but as she still has her
kitten coat hopefully this will eventually clear out, it is short and feels very soft and silky, and
lies close to her body. Show in excellent condition; all in all a delightful and sweet girl.
2nd Mr & Mrs Boardman’s AMABILE BROWN DESDEMONA (27) MN
Another very pretty kitten sadly let down by a pronounced undershot bite which was confirmed
by the duty vet. Again large and lustrous golden yellow eyes, with good shape and set well apart
on a broad and very round head. Face on she shows a short wide wedge with a blunt muzzle,
very much kitten rounded head, and her ears are set well, being of good size, having wide bases
and rounded tips and showing correct profile tilt. In profile her skull is deep, again showing a
kitten rounded brow (i.e. more than would be desirable in an adult), good break, straight nose,
reasonable depth to her jaw and set correctly in a straight plane to her nose. Her body is
compact but solid with pleasing firmness, strong rounded chest and straight back; her limbs are
in proportion with oval paws and showing a good stance. Her tail balanced and tapered to a
paintbrush end but had a degree of tensile tail to the very end. She had a lovely warm chestnut
brown coat; it had a super soft & silky feel to it, lying very well to her body and of good length.
She was shown in excellent condition and was a little upset and I guess fed up of having her
mouth checked so often.
Class 715 AC BURMESE DEBUTANTE NEUTER (3 entered)
1st Miss Garlick’s SIGIMUND ONCEINABLUE MOON (27a) MN
Fast asleep when I arrived at his pen, I took a fair amount of time to try to ensure his was fully
awake and settled before assessing him. Medium large chartreuse eyes, displaying a horizontal
line rather than slanting toward his nose and would prefer a fuller lower lid. Head on he has a
short medium width muzzle, good level bite, gentle rounding to the top of his head and his good
sized ears were set well apart on his fairly broad head, and they were wide in the base and had
rounded tips. His skull was of good depth in profile, having a rounded brow, his nose break
could do with more definition but his nose was straight and his jaw had good depth and was set
correctly in a straight plane to his nose. His medium sized body had good weight, a strong chest
and straight back, his limbs were in keeping to his body size having oval paws and he displayed
the correct taller hind leg stance. His tail balanced well and tapered to a paint brush finish. His
soft blue coat was his best asset beautifully silvered such a pleasing shaded of blue and had
superb short coat length – frankly the best all day also having a super satin feel to it. Shown in
excellent condition a little fractious but handled well enough – another blue who thinks too much
of himself!
Absent Miss Negus’ ROSSIKHAN DARLING DAISY (27a) FN 21/7/08
Absent Miss Negus’ SUSUANE JASPER (27c) MN 7/7/08
Class 722 AC RADIUS NEUTER (3 entered)
1st Mrs Jubb’s MAHARANI GABRIELLE (27)
FN A very pleasant exhibit; large and lustrous pale yellow eyes, set wide apart with good shape.
Ears of good size, broad at the base with correct profile tilt, set wide apart on a gently rounded
head which shows a very short wide wedge with a good level bite and blunt muzzle. In profile
having gentle rounding to brow, good nose break, straight nose but a bump just past her nose
break and chin of good depth which was set back a little. Body of medium size, very good
weighty feeling, a strong broad chest and straight back. Neat legs with dainty oval paws which
are in proportion to the body with taller hind legs. Tail is of good shape with plenty of length to
balance, in fact having some spare, with a paint brush tip which felt slightly tensile at the tip
today. Coat has a super silky feel and is pleasing rich warm brown. Shown in excellent
condition; handle very well, a charming gentle girl.
2nd Mrs Hartley’s PR GATTINI DANDINI (27a) MN
A rather large lad! Large and lustrous golden chartreuse eyes a tad hooded set well with good
upper and lower lids with pleasing eye liner effect. His large ears were well in proportion to his
head, broad at the base, rounded tips set well apart on gently rounded top of head. Had a
reasonably short wide wedge but would prefer shorter for perfection with level bite his muzzle
was slightly pinched today, brow appeared slightly long in profile too, with a weakly defined
nose break but having a straight nose with a slightly shallow chin, which sat in the correct
straight plane to nose tip. Long body with a good weighty feel, broad chest and straight back.
Large limbs but in proportion, hind legs being taller and sat on oval paws. His tail was more than
long enough to balance with round tip if slightly tensile today. Short, soft and silky coat of
charcoal blue with good silvering. Shown in very good condition – handled well but a little upset
by his neighbour today!
3rd Mrs Hartley’s KARLAC BOUNCING BEANO (27c) MN