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Merseyside Cat Club
6th June 2009

Mrs J Allen

Thanks to Jennifer and all concerned for my invitation to judge at this lovely show again this year.  It is one of my favourite shows!  I was also very fortunate to persuade Ross Davies that he needed a day in the slightly more fluffy sections of the fancy – an experience I enjoyed greatly and I hope that he did too!!!

SELF PERSIAN CHAMPION MALE
GR CC STEPHENSONS GR CH WESTHOLME MISSING LINK 70 1
Mature 2 year old exotic with super head and type.  Very balanced expression with wide head and skull with neat ears set well apart.  Large, round eyes of good sound orange colour, resembling headlights on a dark road!  Short nose with wide cheeks and a good bite and depth of chin. He had a fairly cobby frame with nicely boned limbs.  Short rounded tail.  He was moulting but still retained quite a dense, upstanding coat that was well groomed and quite a sound black considering the time of year.
Cheeky lad to put back!!!
RESERVE WITHHELD
2ND HUTCHINSONS CH HERRARARESIAH BUTTERBALL 5
Sorry to withhold the reserve but for me this male just did not look that part on the day. Acceptable top of head, for me his ears were a little obvious on the day.  Almost round eyes with acceptable orange colour.  Short nose with full cheeks.  A little undershot and he was tipping his tongue but it was possible for him to close his mouth.  His coat was very unsound indeed and generally he needed more show preparation.

SELF PERSIAN CHAMPION FEMALE
GR CC ROGERS CH MILNUSS ELLIEANNA 70 1
I was pleased to hear that this young lady was made up to grand with this certificate.  This lady did have good facial balance with all the desired features, I would just have liked her head to have been a bit bigger overall to balance her body better.  Cobby frame that was very well covered, stocky limbs and a short, rounded tail.  She too was moulting for England but still retained quite a good coat texture and colour. 

BLUE/LILAC TORTIE AND WHITE ADULT
1 CC WITHHELD FARSON AND JONES COMMODORES TRUELOVE ONOTORIETY
I thought this little girl for 21/2 was far too small and lightweight, however I really liked her type and balance.  If she could put on weight it would be a totally different story as she is indeed very nice.

AC BI COLOUR ADULT MALE
1 CC BOB CASES GEMKIN JAZZY JASPER 12a5
Only just 9 months of age but such a lovely type and balance on this exhibit.  Really broad top of head with super skull shape.  Tiny rounded ears set low on the skull. Huge round eyes of lovely copper colouring.  Short broad nose with good size leather and nostrils.  Wide, sweeping cheeks.  Undershot jaw but within acceptable limits.  Lovely body with excellent boning to his stocky limbs.  Short, full tail.  Carrying mainly red colouring to his back, with white to his face, bib tummy and limbs.  Very well shown and a great lad to handle.

2 HIGGINS ALINDAS BAM BAM 12a1
This lad is one year old and still not that mature as yet.  Impressive size and substance and managing to retain good coat length and condition for the time of year.  Nice top of head developing with very neat ears set well onto his smooth skull.  Mid orange eyes that he had a tendancy to hold just slightly closed, giving the allusion of them being not completely round- but out of the pen and with a little persuasion he does open them well and they are completely round.  Short, broad nose surrounded by wide sweeping cheeks, nice bite and good depth of chin.  Cobby frame with good boning and a short, full (black in colour) tail.  Three small spots of black on his legs and with a very wide white inverted chevron to his head. The rest of his coat was very nicely groomed and sparkling white.

3 HACKING BALOOBOO JUSTAN ILLUSION 12a1
Ten months old and still very much a baby, I loved his size and condition. He does have good head and facial balance but for me needs more time to develop.  He was mainly black in colour with a small amount on his face, bib, tummy and limbs.  Quite a good width of head with his ears settling well into the contours.  Round eyes of adequate size.  Broad nose with large leather and nostrils.  Wide cheeks.  Bite acceptable and nice depth of chin.  Massive body and lovely short, chunky legs.  Short, full tail.  Full marks for grooming the black was dense and of lovely texture and condition.  He was extremely nervous which did not help show himself to his total advantage, I hope with more exposure he can overcome this.

4 FARSON AND JONES COMMODORES DUSTY OF NOTORIETY 12a1

AOC SELF COLOURPOINT ADULT
1 CC WITHHELD WATKINS MOWGRAINE CHELSEY13B3
Only ten months old but she needs to develop more fullness in her lower face to achieve the desired roundness of the Persian face.  Quite a nice top of head with her ears rather upright as yet.  Pale blue eyes.  Quite a short nose but her cheeks and jaw need to broaden.  Small frame with short legs and tail.  Scissor bite.  Her coat was rather short, particularly on her lower back where it was dark and considerably shorter than the rest of her body.  Points colouring still developing as to be expected with the chocolate colouring and her age, but she needs far more time to really bring herself into full balance.

EXOTIC SHORTHAIR SELF ADULT MALE
1 CC WITHHELD TYRRELLS ONNYDALE AMZENIBUFFALOBILL 70 3
Sorry to withhold on this young man and I did check with the duty vet who sadly confirmed that he has a tail fault.

EXOTIC SHORTHAIR SELF ADULT FEMALE
1 CC CH MILNUSS ELLIEANNA

BOB GR CH WESTHOLME MISSING LINK

RED, CREAM TORTIE ETC SMOKE NEUTER
1 PR BOB BRIDGES GR PR HIGHSPOT GELLIBABY 6f
One of my very favourite girls, looking very impressive today and I was really delighted to see her contrasts looking very distinct and impressive.  Well shown.

SEAL POINT BIRMAN KITTEN
1BOB JONES DOMUSFELIUM AMORE MIO 4/2/09
An eye catching exhibit with lovely personality. Broad, rounded head with broad, rounded skull shape. Medium sized ears that were well spaced apart. Almost round eyes that were a lovely deep blue colour already. Medium length nose with slight dip in profile. Full cheeks with quite a strong muzzle, she was teething but the bite was level and her chin was strong. Very nice large body for her age with substantial medium length limbs with short strong paws. Bushy, medium length tail that balanced her body nicely. Her coat was in wonderful condition, silky in texture with her ruff and length developing. Her body colouring was a lovely clear beige with a hint of the golden hue across her shoulders. Her points colouring was developing, with a promising seal brown to her mask and ears, her tail and legs were a paler tone. Her gloves were slightly low, not quite reaching  to the angle formed by the paw and leg, her right glove was also slightly scalloped.  Her back paws had pure white socks covering the whole paw and her gauntlets were even, tapering up the back of her legs reaching ¾ way up the point of hock. A very confident kitten in super condition and a real pleasure to judge.

RED, CREAM TORTIE GROUP BIRMAN KITTEN
1, BOB WITHHELD DALTEEMA FIREFOX 13c5  23/2/09
This young man had very promising features and a personality to match! Very pleasing head with broad, rounded strong skull. Wide, full cheeks and his muzzle developing well. Medium sized ears that were set well apart.  Almost round eyes that were a lovely deep blue in colour, I would have preferred them to have been slightly wider apart.  Medium length nose with slight dip to profile.  Very nicely proportioned long body with medium length thick set legs.  Short, strong paws. Bushy tail developing that was medium in length. His points colouring was nicely developed on his mask and ears, his legs and tail being a little paler. The coat was very well shown and silky in texture. Length yet to develop but showing signs of a ruff developing. His front white gloves were slightly scalloped and not quite reaching to the angle of the paw and leg. His white socks on his back paws covered the entire paws but sadly from what I could assess of his gauntlets they were very short only just slightly extending from the paw and this was my only reason for withholding the BOB from this otherwise very nice kitten.

TABBY/TORTIE TABBY BIRMAN KITTEN
1 BOB BAXTERS ELMARLAY BABBLING BROOKE 13c20  3/2/09
Very sweet kitten who was well grown for her 17 weeks. Promising round head and skull.  Her ears were slightly large and just a little high on her skull at present. Almost round eyes that were a sound blue in colour. Medium length nose with slight dip in profile. Full cheeks, round and tapering to a developing muzzle.  She was teething and her chin was of reasonable strength. Long body developing with a bushy medium length tail.  Her kitten coat was developing a nice silky feel to it.  Pleasing magnolia body colouring. Her legs were medium in length with quite nice substance and with round paws. Her points colouring was very delicate and still developing but I could detect faint tabby markings on beige agouti background with some tones of cream on her mask and thumb prints on her ears. Her leg colouring was not as well defined but I could just detect the white on both her front paws in a line across the paw where the paw and leg meet.  Her back paws were very difficult to assess but I considered that she had white socks and the gauntlets were just visible half way up her back legs and very slightly tapering.  Very well shown young lady.

2 BROWNS DALTEEMA AMETHYST 13c14  27/1/09
I actually preferred the head type on this exhibit but it was her front feet markings that had to determine my placings.
Very nice head type with a good strong skull that was broad and rounded.  Medium sized ears that were placed well apart on her skull. Almost round eyes that were a promising blue for her age.  Medium length nose with a slight dip in profile. Cheeks quite full and tapering to a nicely developing muzzle and chin.  She was teething at the present time. Long body with good substance, nicely boned medium length legs with strong rounded paws.  Her tail was medium in length and already quite bushy. Her kitten coat was silky in texture and developing some length around the ruff and body.  It was a lovely magnolia tone in colour. Her points colouring was very delicate and quite hard to assess but I would see faint tabby patterning on her mask along with spotted whisker pads and thumb prints on her ears.  Her legs were even paler but I could detect that the front paws had white gloves that were to the angle of the paw and leg but sadly the white extended past the stopper pad on the right, the left leg it appeared to stop at the stopper pad. At the current time it was not possible to fully assess the back paw markings.  As I stated at the beginning of my critique this was the reason for my placings as otherwise Amethyst was a very promising and self assured kitten.

BROWN/BLUE TABBY WITH/WITHOUT WHITE MAINE COON KITTEN MALE
1 CROOKS ELMCOON ANGUS OF BEARDWOOD 64 41w  25/10/08
Very well grown seven month old kitten who was just a little worried about the whole show thing! Developing quite good width to his head with high cheek bones.  Promising length to width balance.  Large well furnished ears that he was holding a little low, but this could well have been his nerves on the day.  Expressive eyes that were large and slightly obliquely set. Shallow concave curve in profile with quite a nice perpendicular line to the chin.  I would like to see a little more squareness to his profile as he matures further.  Long body and tail with nice length of coat developing on the breeches and the ruff.  Classic tabby patterning that for perfection would have benefitted from just a little more final finish to do him justice.

BROWN/BLUE TABBY WITH/WITHOUT WHITE MAINE COON KITTEN FEMALE a very nice class of girls!

1 BOB LISTERS COONARIA SANDPAPER KISSES 64 41w 10/12/09
A very stylish girl with super size and substance.  Large well tufted ears placed nice and high on her skull but with the desired distance between them.  High cheeks with very good width developing.  Pleasing facial balance.  Shallow concave curve in profile with lovely perpendicular line to the chin that was also well developed.  Super square muzzle. Long body and tail with a very nice ruff and shaggy breeches.  Well furnished long tail.  Her coat was classic tabby patterning and so well shown.  Handled nicely and overall was a most impressive kitten.

2 GARLANDS LUNANS PORTOBELLO BELLE 64/41 25/10/08
Another very pleasing young lady, just needing a little more general width to her head to balance out her features further.  Large, high held ears that were very nicely tufted and a reasonable width between.  Expressive large eyes that were well spaced and nicely set.  Shallow concave curve in profile decent line to the chin. Good squareness to her muzzle. Very nice length to her body and super long tail that was nicely furnished.  Her coat was very well shown and had the desired ruff developing and shaggy breeches.  Just a little solid on her back but when that breaks again good clarity of patterning.

3 GREGSONS JULESCOON CHILLI 64 41  9/11/08
This lady was just a little shorter in the head than the other two.  Reasonable sized ears set quite high on her head and with width between.  I would have also preferred her cheek bones to have been a little higher. Expressive large eyes that were slightly obliquely set.  Quite a considerable curve to her nose in profile but with nice line to her chin. Long body and tail balances well.  Very well shown, again her stage of pattern development meant that her back was on the solid side.  Nice to handle and very well grown.

SILVER TABBY SERIES MAIN COON NEUTER
1 PR BOB BURGESSES PURDYSTON FIGARO 64 41ds  25/6/07
Very gentle giant of a boy with such a gorgeous temperament! Nice head shape and balance with large, well tufted ears, set quite high on his head and nicely furnished.  Expressive pale hazel eyes that were large, round and slightly obliquely set. Uniform width nose with a shallow concave curve to profile and nice perpendicular line to chin.  Quite a nice square muzzle.  Large, well filled body long in shape with significant limbs and round, strong paws.  Long, well furnished tail to finish!  Very well shown coat that was a little short due to time of year.  Nicely textured and with good clarity of patterning and nice silver undercoat.

AC DEBUTANTE PERSIAN CAT
1 GEMKIN JAZZY JASPER

2 MILLICANS CULLYKHAN HONEY PIE 12/1
The most delightful young girl, with super head and facial balance, her eye colour just not as strong as Jasper which was my only deciding factor between these two top quality youngsters.  She has wonderful patching on a high white coat colouring and was groomed to the last hair.

3 COMMODORES DUSTY OF NOTORIETY

AC LIMIT PERSIAN CAT
1 GRAYS ONNYDALE DREAMLOVER 70 8
Most attractive male with super head balance – wide expression with well set neat ears, round nicely coloured eyes. Short nose with wide cheeks and a good bite and chin.  Quite a cobby frame with substantial limbs and a short, rounded tail.  Quite a thick dense coat for the time of year that stood away well.  Nicely groomed and handled so well. Congrats on his best Persian adult!

2 STEPHENSONS WESTHOLME ROCKNROLL 4
A very pleasing young man with super type and balance.  Nicely coloured mid red coat colouring, he just needs a little more time to mature.

3 WILDS APATCHICAT WILD CARD 70 8

AC PERSIAN KITTEN 3 – 6 MONTHS
1 ROGERS HIJRAH HEAVEN SENT 13
Very pleasing young girl with nicely balanced head and type, her teeth still to settle fully.  I appreciate her coat that was nicely mingled and pastel in tone.  She was groomed so well and went best Persian kitten to finish off her day!

AV RADIUS SLH CAT
1 PORTERS NOYNAROCK SIGNYSVALRDATTER 67 20 1 year 2 weeks
Very nice triangular head shape with the length just a little longer than equilateral.  Long straight profile with nice rise at forehead and firm chin. Large oval eyes that were nicely opened and expressive.  Large well set ears with great width at the base and following the lines of her head.  Long body and super length of tail. Nicely boned legs with round, tufted paws.  Her hind legs just a little longer than the fore limbs.  Double coat that was in good condition, woolly undercoat with a glossy, harsh top coat.  Her tail was nice and bushy reaching to her shoulders. Very well shown but I would like her to be bigger, she is still quite young so I hope that she continues to develop.
 
2 GRIFFITHS AND SCOTT RAGTASIA SUMMER BREEZE 66/31a
A very pleasing young ragdoll, however I did think that her percentage of white was rather generous hence my placing.

AV JUNIOR SLH NEUTER
1 FEARNLEYS COONARIA FIRESTORM 64/41d
A very lovely neuter who I have reported on several times recently.  He has very pleasing Maine Coon type and expression with large, high placed ears with nice tufts and tips. Well set and with width between them.  Expressive slightly oriental set eyes that are large and well opened.  Shallow concave curve to his nose in profile and a lovely perpendicular line to his chin.  Vry nice squareness to his muzzle.  Considerable frame that was long and deep. Long well boned limbs with round, strong paws.  Long tail that was well furnished.  His coat was well shown and in summer mode on the day but a very pleasing overall exhibit. 

2 STONES DIZZIPAWS JACK 66/31
Lovely exhibit with tremendous presence! Well placed medium ears set well on his broad skull. Flat plane. Expressive large eyes set slightly obliquely. Medium length nose with slight retrousse tip in profile. Long well developed body with broad chest. Medium length legs with large paws.  Long bushy tail balancing his frame. Silky coat that was well shown.

3 COXALLS PURDYSTON TOBIAS 64/31s

AC BRITISH BREEDERS NEUTER
1 WARDLES ADATESH BLUE SNOWMAN 40/2  15 months
Very large, well grown young exhibit. Round head with full cheeks and nice breadth to his skull. Small ears that were set well apart and fitting into the contours of his head. Large, round eyes that were a pale but sound blue in colour.  Short, broad nose with good break. Firm deep chin with level bite.  Cobby body shape that was very well filled. Short, very strong limbs with round, firm paws. Medium length tail that was thicker at the base and rounded at the tip. Short, dense coat with that crisp feeling.  His body colouring was a real glacial white and the points colouring mid blue.  Very well shown and lovely to handle and assess.

2 HALLS GR PR CATYKES TONIONE 31a   2years 8 months
Mature exhibit who was also extremely well grown! Round head and full cheeks. Ears well set but just a little large. Round orange eyes set well apart. Short nose with break. Full cheeks.  Firm, deep chin with level bite. Cobby, massive body and short, well boned limbs. Round, strong paws. Medium length tail. Short, crisp coat that was nicely patched the blue was a medium colour and quite sound in tone.

3 JONES DOMUSFELIUM CIAO BELLA 15  13 months

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Mrs L Ashmore

My thanks to Jen Pinches and the club for my invite and for their thoughtful hospitality,
the lunch was particularly good as always. Special thanks to my steward Wayne Vessey who stepped in when my booked steward had to cancel due to ill health. Hope you're well on the mend now Claire.
AV FOREIGN CHAMPION FEMALE
GR. HAWKINS CH.HIBREEZE NIMNUAN DAMARA
Mature Korat looking at her very best today.Nicely balanced overall type, superb eyes. Well set ears of good size. Pigmentation on her nose pink under her nostrils. Solid muscular body strong limbs and correct tail to balance. Pleasing coat texture with super silvering throughout. Looks very good for her 8yrs 10 months.
RES GR TAMS CH. BOUNTIFUL MISS MARPLE
Devon girl with super tufted well set ears, nice cheeks and very good expression. Would like her stop to be better defined. Slim neck, strong chest and firm feel to her body. Dainty limbs and neat feet. Pleasing coat well waved.
AC BURMESE PREMIER MALE
GR GORMANS PR.MOLYNMEUX TRUEXBLEUX
A handsome blue boy with such expressive eyes. Large well set ears with gently rounded top of head between them. Definite break in nose and good chin. Well filled body, very muscular and weighty. Good coat for texture and colour.
RES GR PLAWS CH & GR PR RAINSONG XABI ALONSO
Simply charming brown lad. Expressive eyes of fair size well set. Break in profile, nice chin, level bite. Medium ears well set. Coat slightly longer but of excellent texture and rich colour. Well shown.
AC BURMESE PREMIER FEMALE
GR GILES CH & PR RAWEKE MIRROR IMAGE
Brown girl with short wide wedge and well defined break in profile. Level bite. Very expressive eyes of good size and shape which gave her the edge in this class. Medium ears well set. Solid feel to body, lovely legs and spoon shaped paws. Pleasing short glossy coat, warm in tone and lying close to her body.
RES GR JUBBS PR MAHARANI GABRIELLE
Another very nice girl. Short blunt wedge with break in profile then straight to tip. Nice depth to chin and level bite. Weighty well muscled body with good tail to balance. Superb coat short and silky in texture. Beautiful rich brown colouring and glossy sheen.
SIBERIAN ADULT ASS
MERIT TO BAXTERS ESAYA ZAHARA OF ELMERLAYA delightful young girl
Short broad wedge with rounded contours. Fair profile line and slightly rounded chin. Tufted ears of good size and set. Pleasing eyes slightly oval in shape. Medium size body well muscled and of good weight for her size. Large tufted paws. Tail broad at base and tapered to tip. Very soft undercoat covered by somewhat springy top coat. Flowing guard hairs evident. She had just the sweetest nature and handled well. Excellent show  presentation. A pleasure to judge.
ASIAN TIFFANIE ADULT MALE
1CC & Bob COPLEYS KEVONA SIMPLYAPERFECT END
At 14 months still a bit of a teenager with bags of attitude. Fair overall head type with reasonable break, level bite and fair depth to chin. Expressive eyes but I would like a bit more width between them. Good size ears well set and nicely furnished Good body conformation and weight for his size. Pleasing coat perfectly groomed. A busy young man with plenty to say for himself.
BROWN SPOTTED BENGAL ADULT MALE
1CC W/H with much regret. GOODES DRACO LITTLE MIRACLE
Head seemed slightly round and hasn't developed the 'look' yet. Solid well grown body, sturdy limbs and good shape to tail. Soft coat texture but seemed to me to have rather a lot of ticking at the moment. A charming boy well shown in good condition.
BROWN SPOTTED BENGAL ADULT FEMALE
1CC & Bob HIBBS CHRISJAY TIA MARIA
Pleasing little lady with very expressive green eyes. Profile a wee bit straight, but her head has that desired 'wild' look. Good body and excellent coat texture and well defined pattern.
2ND HALLIGANS MUMANDACATS MAMMA MIA
Another nice girl with gentle curve in profile. Well set ears of fair size to balance. Pleasing body conformation and muscle tone. Very nice coat texture and clear pattern.
3RD THOMAS THOMASTAR LOTTIE
SNOW SPOTTED BENGAL KITTEN
1 & BOB GOODES DRACO WHITE DIAMOND
Cute little baby. Pale blue eyes, head looking a little bit round at the moment. Ears of good size held high. Solid body of pleasing proportions, strong limbs and tapered tail. Coat soft in texture generally slightly harsher on his spine. Very clear markings on face legs and tail, still developing on his body. Coped very well with what must have been his first show.
SORREL ABYSSINIAN NEUTER MALE
1 PC REEVES ANNERA RED ENSIGN
Slightly longer in his head. Large well set ears, reasonable chin and fairly well rounded
muzzle. Good body shape, legs and tail. Nice strong muscular feel to him. Very vibrant colouring, ticking a little unclear. Tail tip slightly bleached at the moment, been  sunbathing no doubt !
SORREL ABYSSINIAN NEUTER FEMALE
1 CC & BOB CHAPMANS CH MYLEENUS AVON LADY
Overall pleasing look. Nice profile lines and well set ears. Slightly narrow at her muzzle. Very nice body conformation and muscle-tone. Good coat texture with slight resilience to it. Clear ticking, solid tail tip and small heels. Well shown in good condition.
DEVON REX NEUTER FEMALE
1 PC EDMONDS GR CH NOTTERS NANCY
Short wedge with stop in profile followed by tiny bump. Nice chin and excellent expressive eyes. Good body shape legs and tail. Short soft coat with some good waves on her side plush elsewhere.
BOB DALES CH & GR PR POOLSIDE THUJALOOLA
SNOW SPOTTED BENGAL NEUTER
IC & BOB GOODGERS GR PR WELLMAR ARAPAHOKIOWA
Nice overall type with well placed ears and beautiful blue eyes. Good body, strong legs and tail long enough to balance. Pattern slightly defused due to some ticking. Well shown in lovely condition. Many thanks as always to all the owners for entering under me.

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Mrs P Beard-Smith

Thankyou to Jennifer for inviting me to judge at my local show.I had a lovely day.My thanks also to my steward and friend Anne Minshall who gave up her day to steward for me.

BLUE KITTEN
BOB WITHHELD
1ST Mrs N Walker's Adatesh Kishi Mojin Female 08/09/08
Well grown girl for age.Round head with ears that are well placed but need a little more width between.Eyes deep set but of a good orange colour but showing a slight green rim today.Short broad nose good muzzle.Untidy bite but good chin.Medium boned body and limbs,firm paws.A little rangy today.Tail correct length and shape.Soft, flat lying coat which is a little long.Medium blue in colour and very unsound with some silver tipping.
BOB withheld because of green rim and faults to coat.

RED,CREAM OR TORTIE TABBY KITTEN
1ST & BOB Mrs A Edney's Rocadanne Mamma Mia Female [20e] 08/02/09
Lovely tortie tabby girl of good size and weight.Beautiful round head,good width between well set neat ears.Round well set eyes of a muddy orange colour.Short broad nose.Level bite,chin falls away slightly.Cobby body on strong legs and firm paws.Tail correct length and shape.Short crisp coat.Excellent pattern overlaid with evenly mingled red.Vissible M on forehead and eye ribbons on face.Nice butterfly and nearly matching oysters,the right hand side being slightly more elongated.Lovely leg bars and spots on tummy.Tail has 3 tail rings.Well defined dense pattern in which both the tabby and tortie are clearly visible.A beautiful little girl.

AC COLOURPOINTED [EXC CINNAMON & FAWN] KITTEN MALE
1ST WITHHELD
2ND Mrs W Berry's Mawbritz Dylanson [40/17] 08/02/09
Pretty femine looking cream tabby colourpoint boy.Round head with well placed ears showing good width between.Well set eyes of pale blue.Short broad nose,nice muzzle with acceptable bite and good chin.Cobby body for age with well boned limbs and firm paws.Short coat with a nice feel to it..Has cream colour on ears and tail but still developing on mask and feet.No visible tabby markings as yet apart from tail rings and a developing M on forehead.Body colour a creamy white.Tail correct length but unfortunately has a tail fault which was verified by Duty Vet.That was my reason for withholding 1st prize.

AC COLOURPOINTED[EXC CINNAMON & FAWN] KITTEN FEMALE
BOB WITHHELD
1ST Mrs W Berry's Mawbritz Bettyboop [40/20] 08/02/09
Nice girl.Round head with well set ears.Round well set eyes of a beautiful blue colour.Short broad nose.Bite acceptable but chin falls away.Cobby body of good weight for age.Strong legs and rounded paws.Tail of good length and thickness.Coat a good length but needs more density.Points well mingled showing plenty of lilac and cream,especially on mask and feet.Body colour magnolia white.There was no evidence of tabby markings on mask or legs or tail.In my opinion this kitten is a lilac tortie colourpointed and not a lilac tortie tabby colourpointed.After consultation with a Senior Judge I withheld the BOB because of this.

AV BRITISH NEUTER.
1ST Mrs R Ward's Adatesh Blue Snowman MN [40/2] 23/02/08
Powerful masculine boy for age.Beautiful round British head with neat well set ears.Short broad nose,level bite ,good chin.Lovely round well developed cheeks.Cobby body with short neck,and broad chest and shoulders.Strong firm limbs with large firm paws.tail correct length and shape.Crisp coat of good length.Medium blue matching points.Body heavily shaded but this did not detract form his overall appearance.
2nd Missess J P & C Creaton & Walker's Crinkles Jack Frost [79L15d] MN 02/05/07
Well grown boy.Lovely Selkirk head with good ear set.Large eyes not perfectly round but set well apart.Short broad straight nose.Level bite good chin.Good width across rectangular muzzle.Strong cobby rectangular body.Strong limbs and firm rounded pawsTail of medium length and thickness..He is a Selkirk Rex Longhair.Soft coat with a plush feel which stands out from the body.Plenty of random curls on neck chest and body and tail.He has a lovely ruff which frames his face.He was very well prepared a credit to his owner.Unlucky to come up against the winner today.
3RD Mr & Mrs L & M A Hall's GR PR Catykes Tonione MN [31a] 17/09/06
Well grown blue & white bi colour boy.Round head with good width between slightly tall flared ears.Nice round eyes.Short broad nose,acceptable bite and chin.well developed cheeks.Cobby body on medium boned limbs and round paws.Tail correct length and shape.
Short crisp coat with well defined clear medium blue patches which were sound to the roots.Nearly one half the body white.

AC MAIDEN CAT
1ST Mrs D Wilson's Althalus Storm F [40/4] 16/05/08
Round head with well set neat ears.Rounded brow.Well set round eyes of a good blue colour unfortunately she has nystagmous which was pointed out to me earlier in the day by a Senior Judge Short broad nose level bite good chin.Good muzzle with well developed cheeks.Medium boned body and legs with firm paws.She is a good size for age but satnding a little tall at present and needs a bit more weight..Coat a little long and soft.Points are matching but are a cold lilac.Magnolie body colour with some shading across back and flanks.I gave her 1st because she was the only cat in the class.Had there been any other cats in the class or if this had been an open class the placing would have been lower.

AC JUNIOR CAT
1ST Mrs C J Robinson's CH Pennydown Moontiger M [39] 29/06/07
Mature masculine boy.Beautiful round head with good width between well set ears.Large stunning emerald green eyes set well apart with the appropriate black lining. Straight short nose.Acceptable bite, good chin.Good muzzle with well developed cheeks.Square body shape with medium boned limbs and rounded paws.Tail balances with body.Short coat a little flat lying with pale evenly balanced tipping.

AC VISITORS CAT MALE
1ST Mrs J Ross' CH Adatesh Burlington Bertie [16] 01/03/08
Very powerful weighty blue boy.Lovely round head with good width between well set neat ears.Large expressive round eyes of excellent orange colour.Short broad nose strong chin.Unable to assess bite.Good muzzle with well developed cheeks for age.Large cobby heavy boned body with well boned limbs and firm round paws.Tail correct length and thickness.Short crisp dense coat sound to roots.
2nd Mrs A Edney's GR CH Rocadanne Mr Bean [30d] 15/10/07
Well grown masculine boy.Large round appleshaped British head with neat ears placed well apart.Large eyes of excellent colour.Short broad nose level bite firm chin.Cheeks very well developed.Cobby well boned body standing on medium boned legs and strong round paws.Tailbalances with body.Coat has density and is a good length.M is visible on head.Spots visible on both sides of body.Tail has some rings.
3rd Mrs C J Robinson's CH Pennydown Moontiger [39] 29/06/07

AC VISITORS CAT FEMALE
1ST Mrs A Davison's GR CH Antiguason Siver Zinnia [30s] 17/05/05
Lovely mature silver spotted girl.Beautiful round head with well set neat ears.Rounded brow well set round eyes of good colour.Short nose.Level bite good chin.Cobby medium
Boned body and limbs standing on firm paws.Coat short and dense with a lovely well defined pattern showing good contrast with ground colour.lovely oval shaped well defined spots.
2nd Mrs S Bell's Charmoden Anny [28] 15/05/08
Blue cream girl well grown for age.Round British type head with well set slightly bonneted ears.Round eyes of pale orange colour.Short broad nose.Level bite good chin.Cobby body with firm legs and paws.Tail correct thickness and length.Short crisp coat which is very well mingled with cream.All four paws are broken but she does have one solid cream foot.
3rd Miss & Mr M & M Twentyman & Skovlund's Farleywood Daisy [40/4] 12/06/08
Well grown girl.Round head nicely set ears.Round eyes of a good blue colour.She has slight nystagmous pointed out to me earlier in the day.Level bite good chin.Cheeks developing.She is adolescent looking at present.Medium boned body and limbs.Coat a good length and density.Pale lilac matching points.Body colour magnolia with some tonal shading on flanks
AC KITTEN 6 MONTHS 1 DAY - 9 MONTHS
1ST Mrs N Walker's Adatesh Kishi Mojin F [16] 08/09/08

AC COLOUR LIMIT KITTEN
1ST Mrs N Walker's Adatesh Kishi Mojin F [16] 08/09/08

AC VISITORS KITTEN
1ST Mrs W Berry's Mawbritz Dylanson M [40/17] 08/02/09
I did consult a Senior Judge about this placing as the kitten has a tail fault.As he was the only kitten in the class I was told I could award 1st place.He would have been placed lower if had there been more kitten entered.

AC NOT BRED BY EXHIBITOR NEUTER
1st Mrs R Jones' PR Wellmar Felicity Firefly [22a] FN 23/10/04
Very powerful looking blue tortie and white girl.Excellent British head with good width between neat well set ears.Round eyes of good colour.Short broad nose.Level bite good chin.Nice square muzzle.Cobby well boned body,strong limbs firm paws.Taill correct thickness and length.Short crisp dense coat with attractive patching.Well defined patches of blue and cream which were sound to roots.About one third of body white.
2nd Misses J P & C Creaton & Walker's Crinkles Jack Frost [79L15d] MN 02/05/07
3rd Mr P Palmer's PR Zingfro Leo [17] MN 26/07/06
Very masculine looking cream boy.Lovely round head.Nice neat ears.Large round eyes of good colour.Broad nose level bite with firm chin.Well boned body but head looks out of balance with body as he is slightly overweight.Short firm limbs and paws.Tail correct length and thickness.Short coat sound to roots.

AC NEUTER WITH 3 PC'S,IC'S OR MERITS

1ST Mrs E Lawler's Advish Strawberry Cream [17] MN 01/06/06
Round head with tall but nicely set ears.Round eyes of orange colour.Short broad nose but narrow muzzle.Level bite weak chin.Square medium boned body which at present looks out of proportion with head.Medium boned limbs and firm paws.Tail in balance with body.Coat a little long and soft and very unsound.

AC LIMIT NEUTER.
1st Mrs G Jones' Domusfelium Ciao Bella [15] FN 10/04/08
Lovely looking black female.Round British head with neat ears which fit nicely into the contours of the head.Large round eyes of a good gold colour.Short broad nose.Level bite,good chin.Strong well boned body which is a good weight and size for age.Thick limbs rounded paws.Tail correct length and shape.Coat a little soft but a good length.A jet black colour right down to roots.A lovely girl
2nd Mr P Stonehouse's Adatesh Liquorice [15] MN 26/05/08
Feminine looking black boy.Round head with slightly tall ears which need more width between.Round gold eyes with a green rim.Short broad nose.Level bite good chin.Medium sized body standing on tall legs with rounded paws.Tail correct length and balances with body.Coat a little long and flat lying with the black colour paling off at the root.
3rd Miss M Simpson's Althalus Quintanus Wolf [40/5] MN 20/05/08
Adolescent looking cream point boy.Round head with tall ears which are spaced well apart.Pale blue round eyes.Short broad nose.Good muzzle with cheeks starting to develop.I could not assess bite but has good chin.Medium boned body a little rangy at present.Tail nice thickness and good length.Coat a little long and soft needs more density.Creamy white body with red matching points which are slightly paler on legs.Some tonal shading on flanks and across shoulders.

AC SENIOR NEUTER
1st Mrs E Lawler's Advish Strawberry Cream [17] MN 01/06/06

AC VISITORS NEUTER
1st Miss J Martin's GR CH & GR PR Wellmar Kaleidoscope [22] FN 29/06/96
Beautiful dominant tortie and white girl in excellent condition for age.Round British appleshaped head with well set neat ears.Well set round eyes whose colour is fading now.Short broad nose.No teeth left now but gums are level,firm chin.Muscular cobby body,strong limbs firm paws.Tail correct length and shape.Soft coat of acceptable length.Well defined patches of black red and white.About one third to one half white.
2nd Mr P Palmer's PR Zingfro Leo [17] MN 26/07/06
3rd Mrs A Leonard's CH & Pr Graygees Siver Trinity [18] FN 01/10/05
Nice black silver tabby girl.Round head well set ears.Round eyes of good colour.Short broad nose.Level bite good chin.Well developed mature cheeks.Square body with well boned limbs and paws.Tail a little short but correct thickness.Short dense coat but not very well groomed.Good contrast between pattern and ground colour.Vissible M with butterfly and nearly matching oysters.Solid spine line and 2 tail rings.

AV BRITISH ADULT
1st Mrs A Edney's GR CH Rocadanne Mr Bean [30d] M 15/10/07
2nd Mrs J Figgins'Hinderslyne Of Hyssop [28] F 14/07/08
Good sized blue cream girl.Round head with good ear set.Deep set eyes of pale gold.Short broad nose leading to slightly pinched muzzle.Level bite good chin.Tail correct length and shape.Fine boned legs with small paws.Coat acceptable length but soft.Deep blue with evenly mingled cream.No cream on right fore but other 3 mingled with both colours

AV BRITISH KITTEN
1ST Mrs A Edney's Rocadanne Mamma Mia [20e] F 08/02/09

AV BRITISH NEUTER
1st Misses J P & C Creaton & Walker's Crinkles Jack Frost [79L15d] MN 02/05/07

AC ADULT KITTEN OR NEUTER
1st Mrs J Figgins' Hinderslyne Of Hyssop [28] F 14/07/08

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Mr G Butler

My thanks to the Show Team, as always lots of smiles and friendly faces, not to mention the gorgeous cake at the end of the day!  Gemma, thank you for your excellent support, it and the sympathetic handling of the cats made my job so much easier.

AC Persian Imperial Grand Champion Male

Imp Gr Ch   Stephenson’s Gr Ch Westholme Missing Link.   A very attractive cat with good Exotic features.  Not as large as I prefer but good conformation and heavy with a good outline.  Good head size with excellent large round eyes, a short nose and a neat top.  Good muzzle but a little undershot. 

Cream Adult

1st  BOB  Hutchinson’s  Ch Herrafaresia Butter Ball  Male.  

Tortoiseshell Colourpoint Adult 

1st  CC  BOB  Short’s  Ch Tilsie Inlythelonely  13b6  She has a lovely cobby outline and a descent size and weight.  Still a young cat but clearly maturing well so the best may be yet to come.  Just a little brindling in the pale coat points and tail a good colour and the whole in good condition and well presented.

Tabby Colourpoint Adult

1st  CC  BOB  Ellis’s Ch Rosjoy What Ashock13b 15  Male   A lovely mature Persian.  Great big eyes, a short nose with good open nostrils and a strong chin and muzzle.  The top of head is wide with very well set neat ears.  Pale points but clearly defined on the even paler ground.  Good full tail.  He is in wonderful condition and very well shown.

Exotic SH Tabby & White Adult Male

1st  CC  BOB  Gray’s  Onnydale Dreamlover.  He has the essential feature of a good Exotic, a softly textured standing coat and with that he is off to a flying start!  Good sized head with a short nose and a good stop, not too deep, good round eyes and well developed chin and muzzle, all showing a good degree of maturity.  A well prepared and well marked coat.

2nd  Wild’s  Apathcicat Wild Card.  Almost looking a different type but much of this due to immaturity.  A longer nose but with a well defined break, good eyes and a reasonable chin and muzzle.  The coat is making a good attempt to stand and is quite a good texture. Good tabby marking.  Rather small but well proportioned and in nice condition.

3rd  Honeyman’s  Bagpussandco Bentley. 

Exotic SH Tabby or Tabby & White Adult Female

1st  CC  Barrett’s  Finchfield Fashionista.  Immature and rather small, but a very appealing young female.  Good compact outline with a nice feminine head, excellent eyes a short nose with a good break, nicely developed muzzle and well set medium ears.  Softly textured coat which is well marked and overall in lovely condition.

2nd  Conway’s  Superrnove Tabby.  A real sweaty but sadly on the day was so timid she just failed to show her qualities to advantage and I did not wish to cause her more distress.  

Cream Kitten

1st  BOB  Rogers Hijrah Mocha Latte  5   Male.  This little chap was so relaxed he just wanted to chill!  Nicely balanced type, good chin and muzzle, good round quite bold eyes and a neat top of head.  Quite pale softly textured coat which was well prepared and presented.  Cobby outline with a med tail.

Cream Neuter

1st  PC  BOB  Cox’s  Pr Ssafasec Dagwood Bumstead  5  MN.  A really attractive well grown and well balanced cat.  Good head, good type with excellent large copper eyes, neat ears and a good top of head. Long soft coat quite a bit of shading but very well prepared and shown at its best.  Reasonably short strong legs and a good tail.

Tabby Colourpoint Neuter

1st  PC  BOB  Mark’s   Niroke Romeo  13b 15  MN.  If only all Persians were groomed and presented as Romeo, a real treat to handle.  Very large round eyes, a short nose with a nice break and an excellent chin and muzzle.  He should mature into a splendid fellow!

Norwegian Forest Neuter

1st  PC  Hardy’s  Norskmagi Tavaris  67/31ts  MN.  I like the type, Good triangular head, quite long straight nose and a reasonable chin and muzzle.  The ears are a good size and well set, not too far apart.  He is very well grown for his age, good long body, tail and limbs.  Excellent silver tabby coat still with undercoat and very well presented.

2nd  Wareing’s  Norgeskaukatt Torstein  67/20  MN.  Giving the first a run for his money!  I like him also because again he shows good type good head, straight nose and well set ears although they could be a little larger, good chin.  Good long limbs, carrying a little ‘extra’ weight, long full tail. Excellent tabby coat and lovely temperament.

3rd  Higham’s  Veslemoy Charlie Choo  67/31ts  MN.  Completing the trio Charlie Choo!  A little younger and less mature but with very good NF features.  Not as well grown yet but very well shown and he seemed to be enjoying himself.

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Mrs D Butters

My thanks to Jennifer and her hard working team for a super show. We had some fabulous cats today and my final three cats for BOV SLH was one of the best line-ups I have ever had for this honour. A very difficult decision between Mlynek & Hayward’s Blue Point Birman Male Adult, Mlyward Munchkin, Bullivant’s Chocolate Somali baby, Baranchri Galadriel and my Male Imperial Grand Premier Winner, a Seal Point Birman, Hough’s Gr Pr Lavalna Sunbeam. After much deliberation, I finally went for Munchkin, but all three were true worthy winners. Thanks to my husband Steve for assisting me once again by stewarding.
AOV SLH CHAMPION MALE
GRC, PULLEN’S CH DIZZIPAWS SEMO, 66aw, 12.04.08
Blue Mitted Ragdoll. Almost 14 months old and I was very impressed with this young man’s type, physique and expression. Flat plane between balanced medium sized ears, which were sitting well apart and with a good slightly forward tilt. Strong broad head, well developed cheeks and a very good rounded shape to the muzzle. Large, bright mid blue eyes, set in a very good slight oblique set. Medium length nose, showing a gentle dip in profile. Level bite and firm chin. Broad chest. Weighty body, long and muscular, leading to well boned limbs of medium length, large round paws. Well furnished bushy tail, tapering slightly towards the tip. Dense silky coat, medium in length with good length to knickerbockers and ruff. Bluish white body colour showing very good contrast with the bluish grey points. White chin, and white along the entire length of the underbody. White to hocks on back legs, white mittens to front feet, right mitten has slight extension of white going up the outside edge of the leg. Super to handle and beautifully presented.
RESERVE, WILSON’S CH JULESCOON TOTO, 64 41, 01.02.08
Classic Brown Tabby Maine Coon. Slightly older than my winner and another very nice exhibit. Large ears, set about an ear’s width apart on the head, well furnished and giving a very alert expression. Good medium length head, nice breadth though I felt that his breadth and cheeks were not quite as well developed as my winner, and this was one of the factors that I had to take into account when placing these two. Large green eyes, set well apart and in a slight oblique setting. Shallow concave curve to the nose, square muzzle, firm deep chin. Level bite. Long rectangular body, very solid muscular feel to him. Typical teenager, a little rangy over the haunches, as expected for a young male. Lovely large boning to legs and large tufted paws. Long tail, easily reaching the shoulders, quite well furnished. Very nice coat length and texture for the time of year, fairly full ruff around the neck, coat shorter over the shoulders and showing an increase in length down the back and sides of the body, full breeches. Warm beige agouti base colour, well marked black classic tabby pattern, to head, body and limbs. Well groomed and very gentle to handle.

AOV SLH CHAMPION FEMALE
GRC, BULLIVANT’S CH DESTINY SILVER ZE SVOBODY, 63s, 29.10.05
Usual Silver Somali. A mature, elegant female showing very pleasing Somali type and a lovely smile. Proportionately large ears, well furnished and set well apart on the head, good crescent shape when viewed from the back. Good moderate wedge to the head with gentle contours and a slight indentation forming the muzzle. Quite large eyes, almond shape and set obliquely. Slight nose break present, small bump present towards the tip. Chin could be a fraction firmer and deeper. Level bite, though a little untidy. Very well balanced body, muscular and lithe, leading to long elegant limbs and oval shaped tufted feet. Full brush to the well balanced tail, broad at the base and tapering slightly towards the tip. Quite a full ruff framing the face, full breeches, soft dense fur to the body, coat lying quite flat along the spine. Silvery white base colour, very well ticked indeed with black. Spectacles and pencil lines to the eyes, darker spine line and quite well marked black heels. She does have very slight tarnishing to areas of whisker pads, body and limbs, though overall she gives the impression of a silver cat. Very well groomed and easy to handle.

AV SLH IMPERIAL GRAND PREMIER MALE
IGP, HOUGH’S GR PR LAVALNA SUNBEAM, 13c1, 01.05.07
Seal Point Birman. A cracking lad, showing a lovely expression with a really strong broad rounded skull. I just loved his eyes, large and very expressive, almost round in shape and a stunning deep blue colour. He has very well filled round cheeks tapering to a well developed muzzle and a full chin. Level bite. Medium sized ears, set wide apart. Slight dip to a nose of medium length, small drop-off towards the tip. Broad chest, long weighty body, lovely substantial boning to medium length legs which lead to short strong paws. Tail length proportionate to body, at the moment it is just a little lacking in bushy furnishings, due to the time of year. Full ruff framing the face, long silky coat to the body, beige in colour with a slightly golden hue over the shoulders and down the back. He shows excellent contrast between the beige body colour and the dark seal brown points, all pointed were even in depth including the tail. Rounded shape to gloves, very slight extension of white going up the outside edge of the left front leg. Well marked socks of even length and covering the back feet. Full gauntlets which tapered well and ended just below the hocks. The right gauntlet did have a slight hook at the end, though, generally it was of nice shape. Great to handle and groomed beautifully. A credit to his owner.

AV SLH IMPERIAL GRAND PREMIER FEMALE
IGP, GARLAND’S GR PR COONARIA CATERINA, 64 41, 19.04.07
Classic Brown Tabby Maine Coon. A stunning female with a strong balanced head, medium in length and slightly longer than its breadth with fairly full cheeks and high set cheekbones. Very well furnished ears, large in size and set about an ear’s width apart, giving her a very alert expression, just like a true hunter. Large expressive bright green eyes, set in a very pleasing slight oblique set and sitting well apart. Really square muzzle when viewed from all angles, level bite. firm deep chin. Beautiful rectangular shape to the long muscular body, massive boning to limbs, especially for a female, big round tufted paws. Long flowing tail, tapering slightly towards the tip and easily reaching the shoulders. Rich warm beige agouti base colour, nicely marked classic tabby pattern, just a little solid down the spineline. Wonderful coat qualities, especially for the time of year, full ruff framing the face, undercoat which was covered with a lovely glossy topcoat over the body, shorter over the shoulders and getting longer down the back and sides. Full breeches. A beautiful girl, super example of the breed and groomed to perfection.

BROWN/BLUE TABBY/TABBY & WHITE MAINE COON ADULT
BOB, WILSON’S CH JULESCOON TOTO, 64 41, M, 01.02.08
My Reserve Grand Challenge winner, reported above.
CC, GREGSON’S DRAGONMAINE SHRUIKAN, 64 41a, M, 01.06.08
Classic Blue Tabby. A young man, going through that expected adolescent stage. Lovely large ears, set high and alert on the head, well furnished with tips and tufts and sitting about an ear’s width apart. Head of very good overall medium length, cheeks filling out and breadth developing. Once his head broadens and fills out, he should look very nice indeed. Slightly obliquely set green eyes, large and set well apart. Shallow concave nasal curve, very small bump evident below the nasal bridge. Squareness to muzzle, chin quite firm. Level bite. Very long rectangular body, well boned legs and large round feet. Long tail, in balance with body length and reaching the shoulders. The tail was nicely furnished and flowing. Shorter coat, as expected for a young male at this time of year, ruff starting to lengthen. Guardhairs increasing in length down the back, not a lot of undercoat at the moment. Mid to deep blue tabby markings on a mushroom agouti base colour, pattern a little solid down the spineline. A gentle lad to handle and he shows promise for the future.

AOC MAINE COON KITTEN MALE
1ST DUNN & EVANS’ ELMCOON DARK KNIGHT, 64 15, M, 02.11.08
Black. A well grown seven month old with a long rectangular body, very well muscled for age. Lovely large ears, well furnished with tips and tufts, sitting high on the head and about an ear’s width apart. Head of medium length, cheeks already developing fullness, good shallow concave nasal curve. Slight oblique setting to bright green eyes which were of good large size. Square muzzle, though could be slightly broader to really balance the top section of head. Level bite. Chin quite firm and of good depth. Excellent large substantial boning to legs, big round tufted paws. Tail reached the shoulders and was extremely well furnished for a kitten, tapering slightly towards the end. Some ruff framing the face, well developed breeches and coat length to the body with some undercoat and a very glossy black topcoat. Its good to see more solid Maine Coons being shown these days, especially when they are nice examples, like this young man.
2ND ASSINDER’S CELTICOON RAFFERTY, 64 41d, MN, 01.02.09
Classic Red Tabby. Seventeen weeks old and at the moment this young man is a little extreme. He has huge hears, that at the moment dominate the head, though they should balance well once his head develops its full size and breadth. The head is currently a little on the longer side of medium and still on the narrow side with cheeks yet to fill out and breadth yet to come. Very nice eye shape and set, colour is currently changing and is a hazel/gold mixture. Good shallow concave curve to the nose. Square muzzle, nice strength to the deep chin. Level bite. Really long body with lovely muscle tone for one so young. He has truly huge boning to limbs and paws, this boy should end up a really big lad if he grows into those feet. Tail easily reached the shoulders, furnishings starting to lengthen. Short kitten coat at the moment with ruff yet to develop, breeches already quite full. Coat staring to lengthen over the haunches. Very glossy topcoat present. Well marked red classic tabby pattern. Overall, he does show promise and I look forward to watching his development over the coming months. Beautifully presented and very playful.

AOC MAINE COON KITTEN FEMALE
1ST & BOB, BRYANT’S MITABONITO ROXXY MUSIK, 64 44ew, 09.09.08
Mackerel Tortie-Tabby & White. A very well balanced young lady all round, showing excellent head development with lovely breadth to length ratio and fairly full cheeks. Large ears, nicely furnished and set about an ear’s width apart. Large green eyes, set slightly obliquely, marginally hooded. Shallow concave curve to the nose. Good square shape to the muzzle. Level bite. Chin rounds off a fraction. Super size and body shape, long muscular and rectangular in shape. She would be considered a good big female for an adult, and she is still a kitten! – though only by a couple of days. Beautifully furnished tail, balancing the body and reaching the shoulders. Ruff length developing nicely, coat shorter over the shoulders and showing a good uneven length over the body, full breeches. Attractive patches of brown and red tabby, contrasting with the whites. She had quite a well marked mackerel pattern, especially for a tortie where the pattern can become diffused by the mixture of colours. Very well groomed and nice to handle.
2ND DUNN & EVANS’ ELMCOON WILDFIRE, 64 41ew, 08.12.08
Classic Tortie-Tabby & White. Almost six months old, this young female had a very alert expression, typical of a hunting cat. Large ears, very well furnished indeed with tips and tufts, which enhanced the look. Head of good medium length, I was impressed with her head development for age, breadth developing well and cheeks already filling out. Green eyes, very pleasing size and shape, set well apart and in a slight oblique. Nose shows a shallow concave curve. Good square muzzle, firm deep chin. Level bite. Long body, good weight for size and age, substantial boning to limbs. Long, well furnished tail. Ruff already quite well developed, full breeches, good gloss to the topcoat, overall length increasing down the back and sides of the body. Very attractive patches of red and brown tabby with a rich red flash going up the forehead. White to face, bib, chest, tummy and feet. Overall, this girl shows a great deal of promise, though today, I felt that Roxxy Musik just had the edge on balance and boning, even taking into consideration the big age gap. Groomed to perfection.
3RD WILSON’S JULESCOON TOPAZROSE, 64 41gw, 08.11.08
Classic Blue Tortie-Tabby & White. I thought that this was a very flashy girl with a very attractive mix of blue and cream to her coat. Nicely furnished ears, good large size and set about an ear’s width apart on the head. Good medium head length with nice breadth and cheeks filling out. Large expressive gold eyes, set well apart. Shallow concave curve to the nose, though she does have a nose bump below the nasal bridge, and I had to take this into account when placing today. Level bite. Square muzzle leading to a firm chin. Really long weighty body, solid boning to legs and large round paws. Very well furnished tail, flowing and tapering slightly towards the tip. Shorter coat, some ruff and breeches, coat starting to increase in length, especially over the rump. She has nice classic tabby markings. A mixture of patches of cream and blue with mingled areas, white to feet, underbody, chest and face. Very easy to handle.
4TH BULLIVANT’S BARANCHRI AUTUMN FUGARA, 64 41e, 22.09.08
Classic Tortie-Tabby. A huge female of eight and a half months, showing a really large and long rectangular body. Good large ears, sitting about an ear’s width apart on a head of medium length. The ears were nicely furnished. Really strong head of very good breadth with fairly full cheeks. Large green eyes, set slightly obliquely and well apart. Nose has a shallow concave curve present. Square muzzle, though, ideally, because the top section of head is so well developed, I would like to see the muzzle a little longer overall. Level bite. Lovely rectangular shape to the body, she has wonderful body length and boning, at the moment she is a little narrow over the hips which I put down to her stage of development and hormones starting to kick in. Tail was nicely furnished, and balanced that long body well. Mingled mixture of red and brown tabby to the coat. Some ruff, quite full breeches, coat length still on the shorter side over the body, though showing an increase in length, especially over the haunches. Should make a nice adult and she has a very impressive frame. Well presented.

ANNIVERARY CLASS – AV SEMI LONGHAIR ADULT
1ST METCALFE’S HIGHVIEW DIAMOND, 66, M, 23.08.08, Seal Colourpointed Ragdoll.
2ND HIGHAM’S VESLEMOY COCOA CHLOE, 67 36e, F, 25.08.08. Tortie Smoke Norwegian Forest Cat.
3RD METHVAN’S GR CH LADYPAWS MARSHMALLOW, 13c10, F, 09.02.07. Lilac Tortie Point Birman.

AC CH, GR CH, OR IMP GR CH
1ST WILSON’S CH JULESCOON TOTO, 64 41, M, 01.02.08. Classic Brown Tabby Maine Coon.
2ND BRIGLIADORI & ROBSON’S CH SHWECHINTHE MISS FRECKLES, 13c9, F, 24.05.08, Chocolate Tortie Point Birman.

AV SENIOR CAT
1ST BULLIVANT’S CH DESTINY SILVER ZE SVOBODY, 63s, 29.10.05. Usual Silver Somali.

AV DEBUTANTE KITTEN
1ST LISTER’S COONARIA SANDPAPER KISSES, 64 41w, F, 10.12.08, Classic Brown Tabby & White Maine Coon.
2ND BROWN’S DALTEEMA FIREFOX, 13c5, M, 23.02.09. Red Point Birman.
3RD WILSON’S JULESCOON TOPAZROSE, 64 41gw, 08.11.08. Classic Blue Tortie-Tabby & White Maine Coon.

AV NOVICE KITTEN
1ST BULLIVANT’S BARANCHRI GLADARIEL, 63b, F, 22.02.09. Chocolate Somali.
2ND BROWN’S DALTEEMA AMETHYST, 13c14, F, 27.01.09, Lilac Tabby Point Birman.
3RD HASSETT’S HAPPYTYME OPHELIA, 66 31a, F, 10.09.08. Blue Bi-Colour Ragdoll.

AV NOT BRED BY EXHIBITOR NEUTER PART 1
1ST GARLAND’S GR PR COONARIA CATERINA, 64 41, 19.04.07. Classic Brown Tabby Maine Coon.
2ND BURGESS’ GR CH & GR PR COONARIA SHAMWARI, 64 41, MN, 28.04.07. Classic Brown Tabby Maine Coon.
3RD KEEPING’S GR CH & PR KLAWNIQEU LEELOU, 13c4, FN, 16.08.97. Lilac Point Birman.

AV NOT BRED BY EXHIBITOR NEUTER PART 2
1ST PORTER’S PR NOYNAROCK XANADU, 67 15, MN, 15.07.07. Black Norwegian Forest Cat.
2ND HANDY’S NORSKMAGI TAVARIS, 67 31ts, MN, 24.06.08. Silver Tabby & White Norwegian Forest Cat.
3RD SWINBURN’S PR STUKELIN ROARING THINDER, 64 31dt, MN, 05.11.01. Red Tabby & White Maine Coon.

AV VISITORS NEUTER
1ST FEARNLEY’S COONARIA FIRESTORM, 64 41d, MN, 25.01.08. Classic Red Tabby Maine Coon.
2ND  HANDY’S NORSKMAGI TAVARIS, 67 31ts, MN, 24.06.08. Silver Tabby & White Norwegian Forest Cat.
3RD WALSH’S OLTOMAINE BILLY THEKID, 64 31, MN 24.11.06. Black & White Maine Coon.

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Mrs E Culf

My heartiest congratulations to Jennifer Pinches and the Merseyside Cat Club, celebrating their thirtieth, pearl, anniversary show today, with another popular and well supported show, brimming with quality cats to admire, and special thanks for the wonderful hospitality and delicious lunch that was much appreciated! Thanks also to my steward, Peter Kilmartin, Niterap Maine Coons, who as ever handled all the exhibits so expertly, showing them all off to the best advantage.

CLASS 177 BLUE POINT BIRMAN ADULT MALE
CC & BOB, MLYNEK & HAYWARD'S MLYWARD MUNCHKIN, 27.06.08
An absolute delight to judge this fabulous youngster again. He simply looks stunning! Excellent Birman type, with a broad rounded skull, perfectly positioned ears, full cheeks tapering gently to strong chin, medium length nose with dip to the profile. His eye shape is almost round and the eye colour is sensational, vibrant deepest sapphire blue and so, so expressive. Excellent body size and balance, so nice to see such a strong lad, with long and weighty body, proportionate limbs and bushy tail. Sparkling white feet markings, gloves are even and gauntlets are medium to long matching length, both are slightly rounded. His silky soft glacial bluish white coat was in perfect condition, with a nice ruff developing, presented to the last hair and showing exquisite contrast with his mid blue points colour. To top it all, his temperament is wonderful, so laid-back and happy to be cuddled, we were reluctant to put him back in his pen to carry on with our work! He was my nomination for Best in Show, and I was thrilled to see him win the Best SLH exhibit later in the day. Congratulations to his owners/breeders, I believe you have a star in the making here!

CLASS 177a BLUE POINT BIRMAN ADULT FEMALE
CC, WATKINS' KRYSTALTOZE ROHESE, 15.03.08
A pretty young female, with a gentle expression. She still looks a little immature, but at fifteen months old that is perfectly understandable. Good Birman type, her skull shows breadth, nicely positioned medium sized ears, cheeks fairly ful land taper gently to firm chin. Medium length nose with very slight bump when viewed in profile, and she is showing minimal pigmentation loss on her top lip. Her eyes are vivid blue in colour and occasionally the eyes looked a fraction large and bold, much better shape and expression when she relaxed. Her body could ideally be a little longer and she still needs to fill out some more, though she is a pleasing weight, proportionate limbs and tail, albeit the tail needs to be bushier. Sparkling white feet markings, matching gloves and gauntlets. Her soft and silky coat was well presented, showing some shading along the back and flanks but still has contrast with mid blue points colour. She had plenty to say for herself, but still handled well!

CLASS 219 BLUE POINT BIRMAN NEUTER
1ST, PC & BOB WITHHELD, OSBORN'S SNOWWITCH SUMMERSTORM, MALE, 25.07.08
I don't remember ever feeling quite so disappointed at having to withhold a certificate as I did today with this superb looking boy. Not even a year old, but already displaying wonderful size and stature, just as we remember Birmans to be! Excellent Birman type, lovely broad and rounded skull, just a hint of a nose bump evident and his chin could be a fraction stronger for absolute perfection. He has gorgeous deep blue eyes, so expressive and appealing, and the most sublime of showbench natures, so relaxed and an absolute joy to handle. Sadly, and not withstanding all his many positives, he also has a withholding fault, and small though it is, I simply could not ignore the few white hairs by the stopper pad on his left front foot. The lighting in the show hall was exceptionally good, and no matter which angle I viewed the area from, my conclusion always remained the same, they were without question white and not even a pale silvery blue that I do know can happen with the softer shades of blue in this breed. His gloves are full and even across the front of the paws, gauntlets are matching length though on the short side of medium! Expertly presented by his adoring owner, who was very understanding when I spoke to her at the end of the day, such a shame for her, her breeder and indeed the breed!

CLASS 229 BROWN/BLUE TABBY/TABBY & WHITE MAINE COON NEUTER
BOB, BURGESS' GR CH & PR COONARIA SHAMWARI, 64 41, BROWN TABBY MALE, 28.04.07
Fabulous looking boy, super size and structure and looking so well proportioned, from the tufts of his large ears to the tip of his long flowing tail. Very pleasing head proportions, expressive full and round green eyes. Excellent definition to the strong square muzzle. Long and muscular frame, standing on thick set limbs with huge tufted paws, creating the rectangular appearance the breed is known for. Wonderful classic tabby pattern definition, the coat is glossy on top and lengthens down the back and flanks, expertly presented. A very relaxed lad, posing to perfection and looking exceedingly handsome today.

PC, ROBERTS' CELTICOON ASWAN BLUE, 64 41a, BLUE TABBY MALE, 10.08.08
Hard to believe this excellently sized boy was just nine months old, goodness knows what size he will be when he reaches full maturity! Very well proportioned head, being medium in length and slightly less wide with high cheek bones and fairly full cheeks, excellent strength to his square muzzle, broad and deep chin to balance. Uniform width to nose with shallow concave curve to the profile, pencil straight line from nose leather to chin. Full, round amber eyes are set slightly obliquely and apart. Extremely well grown lad, long and muscular body, breadth to the chest and thick set limbs, huge rounded and tufted paws, lovely flowing tail. His classic tabby coat is glossy on top, a little solid in blue colour down the back and flanks, though faint tabby patterning is evident, more so around his head and shoulders and front limbs. Well presented boy and relaxed to handle.

CLASS 238 AV SLH NEUTER
1ST, BURGESS' GR CH & PR COONARIA SHAMWARI, SEE CLASS 229
2ND, HANDY'S NORSKMAGI TAVARIS, 67 31ts, SILVER TABBY & WHITE NORWEGIAN FOREST MALE, 24.06.08
A really gorgeous looking boy, with the true expression of the breed. He is extremely well proportioned already, with an excellent triangular head shape, long straight profile from the forehead to the nose, strong chin. Nicely placed large ears, good width at the base and set with the lines of the ear following the head line down to the chin. Expressive large green eyes are oval in shape and well opened. Long and muscular body, he stands high on legs and his tail is long and bushy and in proportion. Well presented coat, slightly harsh in texture, the longer glossy guard hairs cover the back and sides. He was unlucky to meet the Maine Coon in this class, I really liked both these boys very much!
EXTRA 2ND, WALKER'S PR LACHMERE LALITA, 13c18, BLUE TORTIE TABBY POINT BIRMAN FEMALE, 22.06.05
A very beautiful female, with a feminine and gentile expression that belies the rather colourful language that she seems to have learnt! Excellent Birman type, lovely ears for size and placement, full cheeks and medium length nose with dip to profile. Almost round vibrant deepest sapphire blue eyes. Lovely body size and structure, proportionate limbs and tail. Sparkling white feet markings are neat and tidy. Presented to absolute perfection, her soft and silky palest off-white coat contrasts delicately with the markings of blue tabby overlaid with rich and warm shades of cream.
3RD, SWIFT'S CH & PR NITERAP SWEET PETE, 64 31ts, SILVER TABBY & WHITE MAINE COON MALE, 08.05.06
EXTRA 3RD, KEEPING'S GR CH & PR KLAWNIQUE LEELOU, 13c4, LILAC POINT BIRMAN FEMALE, 14.08.97

CLASS 249 AV ADOLESCENT CAT MALE
This class was split into two, and I still had ten youngsters vying for a podium place, thank you to all the exhibitors, it was a pleasure to judge your boys, and I appreciated the show management team allowing extra awards in these fabulous classes!
1ST, MLYNEK & HAYWARD'S MLYWARD MUNCHKIN, SEE CLASS 177
2ND, MILLIGAN'S JULESCOON FLASHY JACK, 64 41sw, SILVER TABBY & WHITE MAINE COON, 05.08.08
Excellent body size and structure on this impressive looking male, with excellent head proportions. Super large and tall ears are placed well apart and taper to look pointed at the tips. Very pleasing profile, high cheek bones and fairly full cheeks, good strength to muzzle and chin. His coat was well presented, glossy on top and fairly well patterned, albeit he is showing slight mushroomy beige colouring on his nose, more akin to a blue silver tabby, clean white feet, chin, bib, and chest. Really friendly boy, very inquisitive with both his surroundings and the young ladies penned close by!
EXTRA 2ND, IVINSON'S LALOLA MISTER DARCY, 13c14, LILAC TABBY POINT BIRMAN, 11.06.08
A most handsome young male, with a smouldering expression just like his namesake! Pleasing Birman type, his head is broad and rounded, full cheeks and medium sized ears placed well apart, just a hint of thumb prints on the ears visible in certain light, medium length nose albeit he has a slight bump. Almost round eyes show good depth to the blue colouring, surrounded by light coloured spectacle markings, spotted whisker pads, firm chin. Well proportioned boy of good body length and weight, thick set limbs and good length to tail that shows light rings on the underside. Well presented youngster, his feet markings are pristine white, gloves are even across the paws, his socks are short but matching and gauntlets are medium, though could ideally be a little tidier for absolute perfection. Soft and silky off-white coat contrasts with the tabby markings and is in excellent condition. Very relaxed boy, a joy to handle.
3RD, GRIFFITHS & SCOTT'S RAGTASIA JAQUE SON, 66a, BLUE COLOURPOINTED RAGDOLL, 21.06.08
EXTRA 3RD, HADEN'S KIRMINAC EBONY AND IVORY, 64 31, BLACK & WHITE MAINE COON, 11.06.08
EXTRA 3RD, HAPPYTYME TUMBLERAG, 66aw, BLUE MITTED RAGDOLL, 31.03.08

CLASS 249a AV ADOLESCENT CAT FEMALE
The second part of a fabulous class, with some extremely attractive and promising young females.
1ST, HIGHAM'S VESLEMOY COCOA CHLOE, 67 36e, TORTIE SMOKE NORWEGIAN FOREST, 25.08.08
This young lady certainly looked extremely striking and elegant. Only just into the adult classes, and already displaying many qualities. Her head is a pleasing shape, being almost equilateral already though still filling out. Her profile is long and straight, strong chin. Her ears are fairly large with good width at the base, set well but she did tend to hold them a fraction high for perfect balance, better when she relaxed and showed off her disdainful expression! Large, well opened eyes are slightly two tone green in colour, set obliquely. Well grown and well proportioned female, her body is long and shows solid bone structure to the limbs, long bushy tail to reach the neck. Her coat is smooth on top, covering the more woolly undercoat, with coarse hairs covering the back and she was wearing a full ruff to frame the head well, appearance is enhanced by the attractive blaze down her nose. A friendly girl, in super condition.
2ND, ATTLEY'S SYRALETTE AMETHYST, 13c4, LILAC POINT BIRMAN, 07.07.08
An exceedingly pretty female, who I realise I saw at the breed show in November when she was still a kitten. I was delighted to renew our acquaintance, she is looking so grown up and turning into a jewel in the crown! Lovely Birman type, very nice head shape, full cheeks and well placed medium sized ears, fairly full cheeks, slight dip to the profile, firm chin. Very expressive vivid deep blue eyes, such a gentle and typical Birman expression that enhances her appearance. Well grown and well proportioned, good body length and weight, thick set limbs and bushy tail. Pristine chalk white feet, gloves are even and gauntlets are almost matching, the left is very slightly longer than the right and curves slightly at the tip. Her soft palest magnolia coat contrasts exquisitely with her delicate pinky grey points and was presented to perfection, just needing to thicken up now and her ruff to come through more to complete the picture. Wonderful nature, so relaxed.
3RD, KILMARTIN'S LIONMAINE LIMITED EDITION, 64 41ew, TORTIE CLASSIC TABBY & WHITE MAINE COON, 25.06.08
EXTRA 3RD, GRIFFITH'S & SCOTT'S RAGTASIA SUMMER BREEZE, 66 31a, BLUE BI-COLOUR RAGDOLL, 12.04.08

CLASS 262 AV LIMIT KITTEN
1ST, SPENCE'S AMURUSKO KING LOUIE, 67 31t, BROWN TABBY & WHITE NORWEGIAN FOREST MALE, 19.10.08
A very promising boy, just eight months old and so well grown and substantial already. I can well imagine that he is certainly going to be big and strongly built, already showing solid bone structure and standing high on legs, the front legs are slightly shorter than the back legs, his paws are large and round with wispy tufts between his toes. Very strong triangular head shape, with a slightly rounded forehead, long straight profile and strong chin, level bite. His eyes are fairly large and well opened, and looked a fraction too obliquely set until he relaxed more on our trolley, alert expression. Well placed ears, large and with good width at the base. Well presented coat, his undercoat is covered by the overcoat which shows mackerel tabby patterning, clean white feet. He looks a blue blooded aristocrat as his name would suggest!
2ND, CROOK'S ELMCOON ANGUS OF BEARDWOOD, 64 41w, BROWN TABBY & WHITE MAINE COON MALE, 25.10.08
Quite a handsome lad, though he did appear to be a little overawed by proceedings, and was quite shy and timid whilst being handled. Very good head proportions, being slightly less wide than long, high cheek bones and fairly full cheeks, uniform width to nose with shallow concave curve to the profile, muzzle shows square contours, chin has good depth but could be slightly broader to give a more balanced appearance. Well spaced apart large ears, appearing to be weighed down by long thick tufts that spoiled the tall look a little. Excellent body size and weight, well proportioned and structured with flowing tail to complete the picture. Good pattern definition to the head and shoulders, quite a wide solid black spine line.
3RD, HALL'S NORSKMAGI WHISPER, 67 31ets, TORTIE SILVER TABBY & WHITE NORWEGIAN FOREST FEMALE, 24.11.08

CLASS 265 AV VISITORS KITTEN
1ST, HUGHES' HURKLECAT PEACH BLUSH, 64 41esw, TORTIE SILVER CLASSIC TABBY & WHITE MAINE COON FEMALE, 21.10.08
A very pretty young lady, who certainly lived up to her name by making us blush with her exceedingly colourful language! Despite this, she was a joy to handle, and looks very promising. Good head proportions, high cheek bones and cheeks filling out, excellent squareness to muzzle area already obvious. Fiery full and round vivid green eyes are set slightly obliquely. Her ears are held tall and are wide at the base, well tufted and furnished. Excellent body weight and size, long and firm with substantial limbs and long tail in proportion. Beautiful mix of colouring, with a strong central blaze of red on her nose, a kaleidoscope of shades of red overlaying the silver agouti ground colours, well presented and glossy on top.
2ND, BARTON'S WAGDOLL TOFFEE APPLE, 66a, BLUE COLOURPOINTED RAGDOLL FEMALE, 05.11.08
An extremely attractive young female, although I'm not sure if something had really upset her as by the time we judged her, she really was very unhappy to be handled, wriggling constantly and grumbling throughout. She has a very pleasing Ragdoll look, excellent head shape and gorgeous deep blue eyes, rather cross expression today though. Well grown and nicely proportioned of good body size and weight. Her silky soft pale bluish white coat was well presented, she has two small dark blue areas on the tummy, mid blue points colour. I do hope her mood was just a one-off, so unusual to see such a temperament in the Ragdoll breed.
3RD, WILSON'S JULESCOON TOPAZROSE, 64 41gw, BLUE TORTIE CLASSIC TABBY & WHITE FEMALE, 08.11.08

CLASS 266 AV BREEDERS NEUTER
1ST, HOUGH'S GR PR LAVALNA SUNBEAM, 13c1, SEAL POINT BIRMAN MALE, 01.05.07
What a treat to judge this gorgeous boy again, he looks sensational! The archetypal seal point Birman, wearing a fabulous pale beige coat with the halo effect of the golden hue, the silky soft coat contrasts magnificently with his deep velvety seal points albeit his tail is very slightly paler in colour than the other points and could be a fraction bushier for absolute perfection. Wonderful Birman type, fabulous deepest blue eyes are so expressive. Sparkling white feet markings, with neat gloves, even socks and long matching gauntlets. Good strong feel to his body and limbs, tail length is in proportion. Prepared to the last hair, looking an absolute picture and a pleasure to judge. I was pleased to add another red card to today's collection, congratulations on his magnificent wins!
2ND, WALKER'S PR LACHMERE LALITA, SEE CLASS 238
3RD, ALLEN'S PR SPIRITDANCERS DARCEY, 66 31, SEAL BI-COLOUR RAGDOLL MALE, 08.08.06

CLASS 271 AC PR, GR PR OR IMP GR PR NEUTER
1ST, HOUGH'S GR PR LAVALNA SUNBEAM, SEE CLASS 266
2ND, GARLAND'S GR PR COONARIA CATERINA, 64 41, BROWN TABBY MAINE COON FEMALE, 19.04.07
Judged earlier in the day for BOB, where she ran the winner very closely, I had two fine examples of the breed to choose from there! She really is a beautiful girl, looking so well proportioned, from her tips of her ears to her flowing tail, all combining to create the desired rectangular appearance of the breed. Lovely head shape, well placed tall ears, full and round eyes, her expression was a little dour today, frowning and looking slightly heavy browed. Well presented girl, her glossy top coat shows excellent definition to the patterning. Strong firm body and limbs, a little too well rounded rather than muscular in the tummy area! A real show off and a pleasure to judge.
3RD, TURNER'S PR GROOVICATS SPIRIT OF AMERICA, 66, SEAL COLOURPOINTED RAGDOLL, 18.04.07

CLASS 275 AV LIMIT NEUTER
1ST, PINDER'S ROSYPOSY GINGERSNAP, 66d, RED COLOURPOINTED RAGDOLL MALE, 02.05.08
An extremely handsome looking boy, who really looks fabulous. He has an excellent head shape, broad with a flat plane between well positioned medium sized ears, well developed cheeks and rounded muzzle. Medium length nose with dip to profile, firm chin. Large well opened expressive blue eyes. Nicely proportioned frame, his body is long and muscular, breadth to the chest, medium length legs and large tufted paws, long bushy tail to balance well, albeit I was slightly concerned that the very tip of the tail had a slight pip, though I felt this could have been due to tension, better when he relaxed. Beautiful condition coat, presented to perfection, the pale cream colour contrasts well with his red points colour.
2ND, SAINT'S HAPPINESS SIR LAUNCELOT, 66, SEAL COLOURPOINTED RAGDOLL MALE, 04.03.05
Another fine example of a colourpointed Ragdoll, though for me his main peccadillo is his extremely dark coat, which loses the contrast between his velvety seal points colouring and the coat colouring and this in turn does detract a little from his appearance. Excellent head shape, nicely rounded contours to the cheeks and muzzle, broad top of head with flat plane between medium sized ears. Large, well opened blue eyes, lovely expression. Well grown boy, with a long and muscular frame, well toned limbs and round tufted paws, bushy tail to balance. Very friendly lad, well groomed and well shown.

CLASS 280 AV RADIUS NEUTER
1ST, PORTER'S PR NOYNAROCK XANADU, 67 15, BLACK NORWEGIAN FOREST MALE, 15.07.07
I really liked this boy's stylish looks and typical expression of the breed. Excellent triangular head shape, his forehead is slightly rounded, he has a long straight profile and firm chin. Well positioned large ears show tufts and furnishings, the lines of the ear following the line of the head down to the chin. Large, oval vivid green eyes are set slightly obliquely. Long and muscular body, deep chest and powerful neck, standing high on legs, the back legs are longer than the fronts, his paws are large and rounded, with tufts between the toes. Lovely jet black coat texture, feeling slightly harsh to the touch, the more woolly undercoat being covered by a smoother overcoat and he has a ruff and knickerbockers. A little timid at first, but soon relaxed and handled well.
2ND, TURNER'S PR GROOVICAT SPIRIT OF AMERICA, 66, SEAL COLOURPOINTED RAGDOLL, 18.04.07
Handsome lad, with a good Ragdoll head shape, being broad with a flat plane between medium sized ears that tilt forwards slightly. Large, well opened sparkling blue eyes, medium length nose with dip to the profile. Well developed cheeks and gently rounded muzzle, though for perfection a touch more roundness to the muzzle area would enhance his appearance. Well grown and well proportioned, long and muscular body with thick set limbs, tufted paws and long tail to balance with body length. His well prepared dense coat was dark beige, losing some of the desired contrast with the velvety seal points. He was not the easiest boy to handle, wriggling constantly whilst being handled, just one small plea to his owners, please trim his nails!

CLUB CLASSES:

CLASS 900 AV SEMI-LH ADULT
1ST, HOBSON'S TWINKLETOES JASMIN, 13c1, SEAL POINT BIRMAN FEMALE, 16.04.08

CLASS 901 AV SEMI-LH KITTEN
1ST, BRYANT'S MIGATOBONITO ROXXY MUSIK, 64 44ew, TORTIE MACKEREL TABBY & WHITE MAINE COON FEMALE, 09.09.08
2ND, DUNN & EVANS ELMCOON WILDFIRE, 64 41ew, TORTIE CLASSIC TABBY & WHITE MAINE COON FEMALE, 08.12.08
3RD, BRYANT'S DARKCRYSTAL PEGGY SUE, 64 41e, TORTIE CLASSIC TABBY MAINE COON FEMALE, 08.01.09

CLASS 926 KITTEN OR NEUTER
1ST, BAXTER'S ELMARLAY BABBLING BROOKE, 13c20, LILAC TORTIE TABBY POINT BIRMAN FEMALE, 03.02.09
2ND, OSBORN'S SNOWWITCH SUMMERSTORM, 13c2, BLUE POINT BIRMAN MALE, 25.07.08
3RD, BROWN'S DALTEEMA FIREFOX, 13c5, RED POINT BIRMAN MALE, 23.02.09

CLASS 935 KITTEN
1ST, BRYANT'S MIGATOBONITO ROXXY MUSIK, 64 44ew, TORTIE MACKEREL TABBY & WHITE MAINE COON FEMALE, 09.09.08
2ND, DUNN & EVANS' ELMCOON DARK KNIGHT, 64 15, BLACK MAINE COON MALE, 02.11.08
3RD, CROOK'S ELMCOON ANGUS OF BEARDWOOD, 64 41w, BROWN CLASSIC TABBY & WHITE MAINE COON MALE, 25.10.08

CLASS 942 NEUTER
1ST, MURRAY'S DALTEEMA KREAMKRAKA, 13c7, CREAM POINT MALE NEUTER, 03.06.08

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A pearl of a show Jen, Heather, Maria and Phil, well done! Many thanks to Chris
Swift for once again coming and stewarding for me, you’re great company Chris and
the cats really appreciate your gentle handling. I look forward to repeating our
double act once more!
AC BURMESE CHAMPION FEMALE
GR CC WILSHAW’S CH ROSSIKHAN CENTERFOLD (27c). A lovely, elegant girl, being
much heavier than she looks. Dainty, proportionate limbs, correct shape to
balancing tail. Short wedge of very good width, lovely rounding to top of head and
brow, distinct break to short, straight nose, level, though slightly shallow chin,
correct bite. Super size, shape and set to chartreuse eyes set wide apart. Shapely
ears of particularly good size and set. Short, sleek, pink toned lilac coat of silk like
texture. Had a great tale to tell me but handled well, much happier within the
confines of her pen. So pleased to later hear that this award had made this sweet
girl up to Grand, many congratulations to her owner/breeder.
RES GR CC TARBUCK’S CH MOLYROSSI STARBUCK (27c). Another lovely girl, very
unlucky to meet winner today. Shapely, muscular body, well proportioned limbs, tail
to balance showing typical paintbrush tip. Short, wide wedge, gently rounded top of
head and brow. Good break to straight nose, level, but rather shallow chin, correct
bite. Large pale yellow eyes of very good size and shape when relaxed. Pleasing
size and set to ears. Short, close lying coat of very good texture, mid lilac in tone.
Very nervous and pulling her face in all directions out of her pen, so much better
when within it’s safe confines.
ASIAN TIFFANIE NEUTER (MALE)
1ST PC & BOB W/H 2ND PR BAYLEY’S NEMOREZ AZUREDLIGHT (68a). Mature chap
of just over three years of age. Quite good skeletal size, though needs more weight
and muscle tone. Looking rather short in the back today, tail balanced at a push,
rather short, thick limbs ending in round paws, so all in all appearing very cobby.
Good width to wedge, though square in the muzzle. Rounded top of head and
brow. No true break to profile, just quite a deep dip to nose, firm, level chin, correct
bite. Pleasing size, shape and set to yellow toned eyes. Well shaped and sized ears,
set well with distinct forward tilt. Profuse woolly textured coat, mainly showing good
soundness of FEX blue, however slight beige overtones apparent in places. For me
this chap needed more grooming to take out all of his “dead” hair and some small
knots underneath. I expect this long after Championship status has been granted,
to see Tiffanies with silk like textured coats, flowing down, not out, on medium
foreign type bodies with elegant limbs, oval paws and balancing tails, that’s before I
even start to look at their head type. I know it can be done as I have already seen
some Tiffanies that fit this description, so whilst I realise this judgement looks harsh,
it needs to be done to be seen to be trying to improve the breed; as a breeder, not
just a judge of Asians this is very important to me.
BLUE BURMESE ADULT FEMALE
1st.CC & BOB W/H TOWER’S CH FERNYAULGH MISS BLUEBELL. Good sized girl,
weighty muscular body of good shape, well proportioned limbs, correct tail to
balance. Short, wide wedge, gently rounded top and brow. Acceptable nose break,
level chin of reasonable depth, bite impossible to assess due to her foul mood.
Chartreuse eyes, tending to round, possibly due to her mood. The staining from the
corners of her eyes down her nose did nothing to enhance her beauty either. Ears
of good size and shape, held almost on the horizontal. Short, close lying coat of
dark, slate blue with brown overtones, one of the strangest shades of blue I have
ever seen in a Burmese, not the required soft pewter blue; no evidence of silvering
to rounded areas. This girl was having such a tantrum, which I’m sure affected her
overall “look”, coupled with her strange non typical Burmese coat colour precluded
the award of a certificate to her today.
AOC TORTIE BURMESE ADULT
1st. CC W/H COULTER’S JACOU LATTE CHOCOLATSURPRISE (27h). Compact girl,
still looking very much the kitten. Slender, elegant body, shapely limbs, tail correct
to balance. Short wedge, rather pointed and unbalanced at present, small skull
lacking depth, slightly rounded top of head, good rounding to brow. No real nose
break to speak of, level chin, needs a touch more depth, correct bite, though I have
the suspicion that this girl is still teething and this could be the cause of many of her
head faults. Good shape and set to yellow toned eyes. Ears good for size and set.
Short, close lying coat of pretty shades of chocolate and red, slightly soft in texture.
Lovely temperament, a pleasure to cuddle. I hope in the coming few months this
sweet girl will turn into a swan!
BOB TEGG’S IGR CH BLOOMERS BARONESS BELCHAMP (27j). I awarded this
mature girl an Imperial a few months ago, she’s still very lovely for type and
temperament.
BLUE BURMESE NEUTER – MALE
BOB GORMAN’S PR MOLYNMEUX TREUXBLEUX. Large, muscular boy, heavier than
he appears. Pleasing shape to body and limbs, balancing tail. Short wide wedge,
very good profile break and chin. Expressive chartreuse eyes, very good ears for
shape, size and set. Short, close lying coat of lovely texture, soft blue in colour, also
showing beautiful silvering to rounded areas. He was not happy with his neighbour
which made him slightly difficult to handle, though he was much better in his pen.

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Open Classes

Lilac Burmese Kitten 1 & BOB EDWARDS’ MOEI LUCINDA LOVELACE female 5 months 2 weeks Alert young miss nicely grown and developing well. Head forms a moderately short wedge showing a slight teething pinch. Width at the cheeks quite good tapering to a blunt finish at the muzzle. Top is gently rounded between well set medium sized broad based ears with rounded tips and slight forward tilt. In profile head has reasonably good depth with a slight curve to the brow leading to a fair break that could be more defined. Nose quite short and near straight just a hint of roll off to the tip. Level bite, chin is slightly shallow and fractionally set back. Overall, I felt that the head needs further width which could develop when she has finished teething. Large expressive eyes of medium yellow are set well apart with a very gentle slant to the upper lid towards the nose and the lower lid with a fuller curve. Weighty firm body of good proportions with straight back, slender limbs and neat oval paws all in proportion. Tapered shapely tail with round tip just reaching to the shoulder. Short close coat of soft fine texture clear and even pale lilac at present slightly creamy in tone with pink casting noticeable to the fractionally darker mask and ears. Comfortably presented and in excellent condition.

AOC Tortie Burmese Kitten 1 & BOB WILLIAMS’ MOLYNMEUX ZAZEUX Lilac Tortie female 5 months 2 weeks Stunning young lady with a beautiful balanced stylish head. Short wide wedge with very good width at the cheeks tapering to a blunt muzzle. Gentle rounding to top between large shapely broad based ears set well apart with slight forward tilt and neat rounded tips. In profile head has good depth with a slight curve to the brow leading to a distinct break. Nose is short and straight with good level bite and firm chin in line to nose tip. Large lustrous yellow eyes are set well apart and beautifully shaped with upper lid slanting towards the nose and the fuller curve to the lower lid giving rise to an excellent Burmese expression. Firm weighty well developed elegant body - good proportions with slender limbs, neat oval paws and tapering tail with rounded tip just to balance. Short close fine textured coat shining with health.  Delicate soft toned dove grey mingled with varying tones of cool cream. Congratulations on achieving Overall Best Burmese at the show!

Havana Adult 1 CC & BOB HARVEY’S FIORDILISO CUBA male 9 months 1 week Young male just adult and already possessing a very good mature and masculine look for his tender age. Balanced strong head with good profile, level bite and firm chin. Very good top between large open flared ears set well apart. Well set and shaped eyes of bright green. Firm elegant well muscled body of good proportions. Slender limbs oval paws and balancing length o tapering tail. Short sleek shining coat virtually sound, chocolate dark but with a modicum of warmth. Extremely promising lad – just hope the colour doesn’t darken any further. Excellent temperament.

Havana Kitten Male 1 & BOB CASSAR SIMMONDS’ FIORDILISO INFIDELITY 20 weeks Stylish well balanced person well grown and nicely developed for age. Near even longish wedge head with a good top between large open flyaway ears set well. Good profile, bite and firm chin. Expressive well set and shaped eyes currently muddy green which can often clear to a bright colour. Very long firm and elegant body with long slender limbs, neat paws and a beautiful whip tail that goes on for ever! Short coat retaining a touch of “baby” texture and still showing some slight shading often seen at this stage of development. Chocolate could be warmer and is rather dark but virtually sound. Promising and excellent nature.

Havana Kitten Female 1 DUFFY’S KYOMI KISS-N-TELL 16 weeks Good size for age Gorgeous little girl and the correct colour! but today still very much the baby of the two Havanas. Slightly short near even wedge with an excellent top between enormous flared ear set well but as yet their size unbalancing the head. Straight profile, level bite (teething) and firm chin. I noted a slight paling to the chocolate on the tip of the nose leather. Well set and shaped muddy coloured eyes again hopefully to clear to a good green. Long body firm to the feel but a little fat in the tummy (large breakfast?). Slender legs dainty paws and a long whippy tail to balance. Short close coat of soft fine "baby" texture near sound and the correct warm toned mid chocolate! a real pleasure to see. A touch overawed at what is probably her first show. When she is a little more grown - she should give the boy a run for his money.

Oriental Shaded Neuter Two to consider for the BOB  - ROWES’ GR PR FOXYPAWS SUA LAI (43a) female 3 years 9 months who is a very nice lady but to-day very much in the shadow of the male who received the award - BOB to LUND’S GR PR SMAUG TY (43ds) male neuter 2 years 3 months

Miscellaneous Classes

AC Burmese Cat with 1 CC 1 McCORMICK’S AUREUS PRETTYPENNY (27c) Lilac female 14 months 1 week A beautiful young lady who is developing and maturing nicely. Stylish head shows a short wide wedge with good width at the cheeks tapering to a blunt finish at the muzzle. Gently rounded top between large ears broad at base and set well apart. They are of good shape with neat rounded tips and slight forward tilt. In profile the head has adequate depth with a slight curve to the brow leading to a fair break that could have better definition. Nose is straight and quite short with a level bite and firm chin in line to nose tip. Large lustrous yellow eyes are set well apart of good shape with the desired slant to the upper lid and fuller lower lid giving rise to a good Burmese expression. Strong weighty body is elegant, feminine and well proportioned with straight back and a slightly rounded chest. Shapely limbs, neat oval paws and well shaped tail a little short of the shoulder has a nice rounded tip. Clear coat of mid pinkish dove grey is short and sleek with gleaming surface. Bit of a madam to-day with lots to say!

AC Novice Burmese Cat 1 WARD’S COOMAKISTA BAZILLE (27) Brown male 10 months Young chap with an excellent friendly nature. Well grown compact body of good weight but at present very adolescent in appearance and needing to mature. Head shows a moderately short wide wedge with good width at cheeks tapered to a blunt muzzle. Gentle rounding to top between well set medium ears broad at base with rounded tips and slight forward tilt. In profile there is quite good depth to head with a very gentle curve to the brow leading to a fair break. Nose short falling away slightly at the tip with a level bite, chin quite firm just set back a fraction.  Yellow eyes generally correct in shape with upper lid slant to nose with a fuller lower lid. Overall they need to be larger as the smaller size detracts from what should be a typical Burmese expression. Proportionate firm body of medium size, slim limbs and neat paws. Tapered tail just to shoulder is well shaped with a rounded tip – there is a “something” right at the end felt but not visible. Coat quite close, medium in length and generally of good texture – I thought it felt and looked a bit “kittenish”. Mid seal brown with the mask and ears darker in tone. A proper time-waster.

AC Radius Burmese Cat 1 COLLIN’S GR CH ARTRO BROWN ANWEN (27) Brown female 5 years 10 months Gorgeous female of quality, mature and beautifully "finished" with a true Burmese expression. Head shows short wide wedge with good width at the cheeks tapered to a blunt muzzle. Gentle rounding to wide top between medium well set ears of good shape with rounded tips forward tilt and broad at base. In profile head has good depth with a slight curve to the brow leading to a distinct break. Slight bump to an otherwise straight short nose, firm chin and level bite. Large lustrous beautifully shaped eyes with upper slant towards the nose and the lower lid more rounded of pale clear chartreuse green and set well apart. Strong weighty body of good proportions with straight back, elegant limbs and neat oval paws. Shapely tapered tail with rounded tip that has a tiny bony excrescence at the end. Short sleek close glossy coat of dark warm seal brown, a light sprinkling of white hairs across the shoulders. Presented well in tip top condition.  2 EDWARDS’ CH JACOU COCOCHOCOLATE DREAM  (27b) Chocolate male 2 years 6 months Friendly somewhat excitable male but easy to handle. Head shows a short wide wedge-slightly jowly with good width at the cheeks. He has a tendency to puff out his whisker pads thus distorting the blunt finish of the muzzle and making it appear somewhat protuberant! Gently rounded top ideally needing a touch more width between large broad based ears of good shape with rounded tips and slight forward tilt. In profile there is good depth to head with a slight curve leading to a fair break. Nose is straight but long with a firm chin and level bite. Medium large chartreuse green eyes of correct shape with slant to the top and a more rounded lower line. The overall expression was better when he was back in his pen and began to relax. Slightly long bodied lad - but weighty and well covered with firm muscle. Proportionate strong limbs, oval paws and tapering tail with rounded tip reaching to the shoulder. Sleek coat clear and even of a warm milky chocolate with darker tone to mask and ears. Well presented.

AC Burmese Kitten Not Bred by Exhibitor 1 HALL’S SANLIS VASHTA NEVADA (27) Brown female 6 months 3 weeks  Pleasing all-rounder – a well grown and developed lass of good type. Head shows short wedge quite wide at the cheeks tapering to a blunt finish at the muzzle. Top is gently rounded between moderately large ears broad at base and well shaped with rounded tips and typical forward tilt. In profile the head has good depth with a slight curve to the brow leading to a defined break. Straight nose is just a touch long with a hint of roll off at the tip. Bite level but teeth untidy with firm level chin. Eyes are set well apart and when she finally opened them were Chartreuse yellow, large and correct in shape with a gentle upper slant towards the nose and a fuller lower lid which gave her a typical Burmese expression. Weighty well proportioned firm body and slender limbs with neat paws. Shapely tail with rounded tip to balance. Quite short sleek coat, warm seal brown with nice gloss to the surface just some very faint ghost markings on the legs. Comfortably presented.

AC Burmese Neuter with 2 PC’s 1 HARTLEY’S KARLAC BOUNCING BEANO (27c) Lilac male neuter15 months Adolescent boy, active and alert and matching his name well! Head forms a medium wedge wide at cheeks tapering to a blunt finish at the muzzle. Top shows gentle rounding and adequate width between medium sized well shaped ears which are broad at base with rounded tips and forward tilt. In profile the head has depth with a slight curve leading to quite a good break. Nose is straight a little long with a firm chin of good depth; bite is level but the teeth untidy. Large yellow chartreuse eyes are set well apart correct in shape with an upper slant towards the nose and a fuller lower line giving him a nice expression. Body medium in size, deceptively weighty and possessing hard muscle. Proportionate limbs and paws. Tail a little thick along its length with rounded tip just reaching the shoulder. Quite short coat close lying of a mid dove grey, texture fine and tone even. Well presented

AV Oriental Kitten 1 FULLERTON’S STARAPPEAL SCENESTEALER (62 43a) male 7 months 1 week What a gorgeous boy, strong, well developed, masculine, super type and a real charmer to boot! Stylish head with large open ears enhanced with light streamers. Good profile, bite and chin. Well set and shaped expressive eyes of clear bright green. Elegant well proportioned body, strong shapely limbs, feet a touch large in the paw department – to grow into! Tapered tail with good plume just to balance. Flowing coat fine and silky, length developing. Mid blue shading over pale under colour. Some evidence of surface spotted patterning which should hopefully “fall off” as the coat matures. Impeccably presented.   2 CASSAR SIMMONDS’ FIORDILISO INFIDELITY (29) male 20 weeks

AC Oriental Kitten Not Bred by Exhibitor 1 FULLERTON’S STARAPPEAL SCENESTEALER (62 43a) male 7 months 1 week 2 DUFFY’S KYOMI KISS-N-TELL (29) female 16 weeks

AC Senior Oriental Cat 1 HOGAN’S CH SESUAL MIDNITEMAGIC (37) female 3 years 9 months Nicely mature queen with a strong stylish with near even wedge head of medium length. Good top between large open well set ears. Near straight profile, good chin and level bite. Well set and shaped eyes of clear green. Long elegant well covered body, proportionate limbs tapering tail needs a touch more length for balance. Sound black coat of soft fine texture with sheen to the surface. Well presented.

AC Novice Oriental Cat 1 HARVEY’S FIORDILISO CUBA (29) male 9 months 1 week

AC Maiden Oriental Neuter 1 ANDERSON’S FIORDILISO EARL GREY (37a) male neuter 11 months 2 weeks Handsome fellow of elegant type. Stylish head with longish even wedge and good top between large open ears set well apart. Good profile, bite and firm chin. Well set and shaped eyes, pale green could be brighter in tone. Beautifully proportioned body and limbs with neat paws and tapering tail to balance. Coat short sleek and virtually sound and of a clear and even toned fractionally dark blue with a soft sheen to the surface. Well presented.

AC PR; GR PR or IGR PR Oriental Neuter 1 LUND’S GR PR SMAUG TY (43ds) male neuter 2 years 3 months Handsome lad with lots to say for himself! Strong mature and masculine with balanced wedge head of medium length. Good breadth to top between large open well shaped and set ears. Good profile and chin. Expressive olive toned eyes of good set and shape. Strong elegant body and limbs tapering tail just to balance. Beautiful coat short sleek and shiny. Warm muted red shading over a pristine silver undercoat. Well presented.

AC Siamese Cat with 1 CC or I/C  1 UNDERHILL’S ADATEAM ANTAEUS (24) male 12 months 3 weeks Young male mature and well developed. Strong balanced head with medium long even wedge and good top between large open ears set well apart. Good profile and bite and a firm level chin. Expressive eyes well set and shaped their bright medium blue ideally could be a touch deeper in colour for a seal. Long strong masculine body firmly muscled with elegant legs and tapering tail to balance. Short sleek slightly shaded coat affording good contrast to dense seal brown points showing a modicum of warmth in hall light. Perfect manners and well presented congratulations on becoming BIS Siamese Adult. 2 PALMER’S STYPERSON TOP-DRAWER (32 1) female 11 months Supremely relaxed female a delight to handle. Stylish head with a very good top between ears that although set well are extremely large with the tips tilting over. They are also held somewhat low - almost to her shoulders! Good profile, bite a touch uneven with a strong chin. Gorgeous eyes for shape and set and of a deep intense blue. Long elegant firm body, slim limbs and fine tapered tail to balance. Short sleek coat lightly shaded in tone to tracings in dark seal, smudgy “M”, clear single ribbons and thumb prints, well ringed tail and lighter legs bars. Lots to admire in her – but she is rather extreme in the “Ear Department”

AC Maiden Siamese Kitten 1 CASSAR SIMMONDS’ SHADOWSQUAD PRADA (32b1) female 19 weeks Eye-catching female relaxed and posing on her bed! Stylish head with balanced medium wedge. Very good top between large open flared ears set and held well. Good profile, bite and chin. Expressive well shaped eyes marginally straight set showing a good depth of brilliant blue. Long fine well covered elegant body and limbs with dainty spoon paws and balancing length of fine tapering tail. Coat sleek quite short and virtually unshaded off white. Beautifully mingled points of seal with varying shades of reds some with lovely intense colour especially to the ears, paws and tail. Promising babe.  2 HARVEY’S ENIGMATIC TAKEACHANCEONME (32b1) female 6 months 2 weeks Well grown and developed female of good type. Longish even wedge with good top between large open ears set well. Straight profile, bite level chin firm. Expressive eyes of good set, shape and brilliant blue. Well covered elegant body and slender limbs oval paws and tapering tail to balance. Coat short and close near clear off white. Dark seal points broken and mingled with very pale reds which overall need to develop intensity of colour. Well presented.  3 LINKLATER’S SHADOWSQUAD DIESEL (24) male 19 weeks

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Mrs S Hamilton

Many thanks to STUART SMITH  who stepped in to steward for me when my arranged steward was on “kittening” duties. We all missed PAM BEAUMONT who is recovering from a recent accident-speedy returns to you Pam. Another lovely show with every comfort provided,an excellent lunch and many lovely cats to judge.Well done to all concerned in making  for a  successful day.
A.O.V FOREIGN CHAMPION FEMALE
1 GR CH LLOYD CH NAMOONA DAMARA 78/30 4Y5M F
Well contoured medium head  with acceptable depth to chin.Bite is level.Well placed and proportionate ears.Gentle contour to profile and to top of head.Large,almond shaped green eyes.Good expression. Muzzle is gently rounded.Long and lithe body having very good muscle tone.Long and elegant limbs with neat ,round fet.balanced,medium length tapering tail.Clear facial and head pattern with well formed”M” and eye to cheek lines.Clear and well formed random spotting showing very good constrast.Well barred legs and flanks and with a well banded tail.Very good copper brown colour with darker brown markings making for a very attractive effect.Very good temperament and condition.
2 (RESERVE W.H.) KEMP CH NATZKATZ NIMNUAN LALIWAN 72/45sq (16M1W)
A very pretty girl showing very good type and balance.I was sorry to have to withhold the certificate but this adhered to Withholding fault 7 “ small or fine boned adults” as she looked more like a kitten in size. She has a short and balanced wedge with good width to jaw hinge .Good blunt wedge, level bite and with good depth to chin.Rounded top with well spaced ears.Large ,green eyes of very good setting and expressionBody is well balanced and of very good muscle tone, slender legs and medium length tapering tail completes.Excellent coat with satin like texture, is close lying and short.Very good colour and clarity of pattern.A trifle shy but she handles well with reassurance.
CHOCOLATE/LILAC BIRMAN ADULT FEMALE
1CH BOB ATTLEY SYRALETTE AMETHYST 13C4 F 10M 4W
A very pretty girl of excellent ethereal appearance.Barely adult showing very good development, balance and type.Medium head with corresponding nose which shows correct slight profile dip.Level bite and with a firm and tapering chin.Medium ears which at present she holds slightly upwards.Almost round eyes with the desired gentle expression being of an even blue colour. Firm,adolescent and feminine body with medium,sturdy legs and well balanced bushy tail. Clear,sparkling and full coat with ruff well through.Nicely curled fur on the abdomen.Clear pale magnolia coat colour with pale pink/grey points.Almost matching ,immaculate feet. Excellent temperament,condition and preparation.
2 MILLER FISHOULOU 13C3 F 18M
Older than the winner and she also shows very good type and balance to both head and body.Medium and well spaced ears. Large,almost round eyes showing dual shades of  medium/darker blue.Correct slight profile dip,medium nose,level bite and with a firm and tapering chin.Firm,sturdy body in excellent physical condition.Medium legs and with a well balanced bushy tail.Clear ivory coat full and sparking .Coat is of a lovely silky texture,she has a good ruff.Points colour (typical for a chocolate) does not match with an incomplete mask,slight spectacles and bleached legs.Tail colour has still to darken down.Well formed gauntlets,scalloped gloves and with immaculate feet.Very pleasing disposition and was shown in very good condition.
3 HOBSON TWINKLETOES COSMOS DELIGHT 13C3 9M
Just adult but is well grown and appropriate for her age and gender.Correct medium head still looking kittenish as yet.Medium ears which she holds slightly upwards at present.Correct slight profile dip,medium nose and she shows a firm and tapering chin.Bite is level.For the breed/Standard I would prefer a slightly larger eye as they are slightly close set,deep set and small , which rob her of the desired gentle expression-they are however almost round in shape. Firm, feminine body of medium lines.Proportionate legs and with medium length to tail.Silky,full ivory colour coat which is well through as is her ruff. Points colour is still developing and  requires to match up more,Immaculate feet.Well formed gloves and gauntlets.Very good condition and temperament.
BRITISH BLACK SILVER TABBY FEMALE ADULT
1(CH W.H ) WESTERMAN FINEGOLD SILVER BUCKLE F 18 13M 3W
A fairly young adult who has still to grow on  much more to achieve the desired robust ,cobby and muscular build required by the Standard. Her lack of symmetry,clarity and correct formation of pattern denied her the certificate also the obvious tarnishing on her nose,muzzle and legs.Adolescent head with well rounded top and brow but her muzzle is too long and slightly narrow. Medium ears quite well spaced.Large round green eyes.Bite is level and her chin is ok.Dainty,short body with legs and tail in balance. Good thumbprints,”M” and eye to cheek lines.Well formed head to shoulder lines,then the pattern loses its good formation with mismatched butterfly and oysters and spine lines needing more definition. Good silver ground colour and black pattern colour.Coat  is very short and sleek needing more density and crispness  to comply .Delightful temperament and was well presented.
BRITISH BLACK SILVER TABBY FEMALE NEUTER
1 PR BOB LEONARD CH & PR GRAYGEES SILVER TRINITY 18 FN 3Y 8M
A lovely mature girl showing strong British type.Large round head with well rounded top and brow,Neat and well spaced ears with correctly rounded tips.Large,round green eyes with typical British expression.Nose is broad,straight and short and her well rounded muzzle merges into the roundness of her face.Cheeks are full.Large,cobby body with short,thick neck,deep chest and a well rounded rump.She stands on short,thick legs and large round feet.Medium tail which is thick,has a round tip and is well banded with black solid tip.
Well marked face and head with general pattern showing very good formation ,symmetry and  reasonable clarity.Base colour is more pewter than silver and the pattern colour is of a dull  charcoal tone. Coat is short and dense but she was moulting and would have been enhanced by more grooming.Very good temperament.
KORAT NEUTER
1 PR ROTTER MOEI SILVER TIPPYTOES  34 MN 10M 3W
A lovely young fellow ,he is confident and shows very good development ,type and balance.Was well prepared and presented.Well placed and proportionate  ears.Very good wide brow and with good width between the eyes. Profile shows correct curve ,bite is level and his chin is firm Correct heart shaped face enhanced by his prominent large and bright green eyes. Firm and muscular body showing very good balance and conformation.Good slender legs and medium length tapering tail.Even darkish blue,sound coat with silver tipping still to develop more.Coat is sleek,close,short and of a fairly good texture.Very good temperament
ORIENTAL BLACK ADULT FEMALE
BOB – HOGAN CH SENSUAL MIDNITEMAGIC 37 F 3Y 9M
Good length to head which could be slightly wider on top nevertheless shows good strength.Profile is not quite straight.Lovely green eyes  of good shape,setting and expression.Long,typical body with well balanced limbs and tapering tail.Dense black,sleek coat with slight scurf. Very good condition.
 1 CH HUDSON CH SHADOWSQUAD ANGELO DARKNESS 37 F 1Y 8M
A generally pleasing and correct girl- her bite is a little untidy and she is rather “heavy” to underbody but these were okayed by the Duty Vet so I was happy to award the certificate Good length to head with well flared ears.Lovely oriental eyes for shape,colour and expression.Muzzle shows a marginal pinch ,straight profile and with a firm chin.Long body with very good neck carriage and standing on long,slender limbs with neat paws.Coat is slightly long but is sound and of a good dense black colour.She shows some scurf..Very good temperament.
BLUE POINT SIAMESE FEMALE ADULT
1CH BOB DAVIES BURNTHWAITES SUPERTROUPER 24A F 9M 3W
This girl is just adult and at present is perhaps rather exaggerated in head type and she needs to grow into her large ears.However her pluses outweigh the minuses so I gave her the certificate.Very good length to head with minimal muzzle pinch.Untidy bite with gaps between her teeth ,her chin is firm.Good profile.Very good blue colour to eyes  which are of a good shape but slightly deep set.Body type is excellent for age which is long,lithe  and elegant.Very good neck carriage and with long,elegant and slender legs with neat oval shaped paws.Excellent length to fine and tapering tail.
Powdery blue matching points and with a clear glacial body colour.Coat is close lying and well textured.Very good condition and temperament.Was well prepared and presented
2 COUSINS OWAISSA WHIMSICAL MISS 24 17M4W
Older than the winner and is  of reasonably good type.Medium length to head with good top and ear placement/proportions.Very good eyes for shape,setting and colour.Muzzle unbalances the head slightly being rather short and needing more strength.Chin is adequate.Bite is firm.Profile is not totally straight.Much better for body type which well balanced and of a good length.Good neck carriage and balanced by lengthy slender legs and a long,tapering tail.Close lying,well textured,glacial white coat.Mid blue ,matching points colour.Excellent temperament and was shown in very good condition.
SEAL POINT SIAMESE KITTEN
1LINKLAKER SHADOWSQUAD DIESAL 24 M 19W
A very pleasing young boy showing very good balance.Good length to head with well placed and proportionate ears with good wide base.Very good eye shape,colour and setting.Straight profile,bite is level and his chin is firm.Has a slight teething pinch at present.Long,baby body in excellent balance.Excellent length to tapering and fine tail.Dense seal brown points with all points covered. Clear pale fawn coat which is close lying and well textured.Delightful for temperament and was shown in very good condition.
SEAL POINT SIAMESE FEMALE KITTEN
1 BOB DAVIES WICCANWAYS MORGANA F 24 6M2W
Good balance overall in both head and body.Very good length to head with muzzle lines interrupted by a very slight pinch.Her bite is level and she has a firm chin.Well placed ears of balanced proportions. Eye colour could be deeper but setting and shape are very good.Very good body length,lithe and well toned.Elegant neck,good length to slender legs and with a long and tapering tail completing her very good conformation.Coat is close and well texture showing some tonal shading.Dense seal points giving very good contrast.Pleasing and well tempered.She was shown in very good condition.
SEAL POINT SIAMESE MALE NEUTER
BOB COPELAND GR PR FLOWERDEW GTXPECTATIONS 24 MN 16M
I have commented on this superior boy quite recently.In my opinion he is one of the best seal point Siamese in many a day!He was shown to perfection and to the disadvantage of others.Congratulations to his breeder and owner.
1 PR HOWARD/HANBY PR AMARRICHI PRICELESS PRINCE  24 MN 2Y
A very good boy showing very good type and balance overall and well worthy of the certificate.Very good length to head enhanced by a very good strong profile.Well placed ears of well balanced proportions and with good wide base.Very good deep blue eye ccolour,shape is marginally open.Bite is slightly scissored but his chin has good depth.Long,muscular and masculine body with very good neck carriage .He stands on long ,slender legs with oval paws.Very good length to tapering tail which completes his very good Siamese body conformation.Excellent coat texture,close lying and sleek showing very good contrast. Dense, matching seal brown points colour. A handsome boy overall with excellent disposition.Lovely to judge and so well presented.
RED POINT SIAMESE NEUTER
BOB TO THORPE PR JOHPAS DROPDEADGORGEOUS 32A MN 1Y7M
A very striking looking boy of overall lovely type and conformation.Excellent length to head with rather extreme ears for placement and proportions.Very good eye colour-slightly small and deep set Excellent body for length,type and masculinity.Pale red points with a clear near white coat which is rather long for perfection.Super temperament
TORTIE POINT SIAMESE NEUTER
1 PR BOB DAVIES CHIARIKKI TSARINA 32B3 FN 5Y6M
A mature girl showing very good type to both had and body.Good length and shape to head complimented by her well placed and proportionate ears and straight profile.Reasonable eye colour of a good shape and setting.Bite is a little untidy but she has a firm ,deep chin.Very good neck carriage and standing on long and slender legs with spoon shaped feet.Body has length but has lost its svelte appearance by a rather heavy underbody.Medium length to tapering tail.Well mingled points showing three colours - very good chocolate/tortie Some tonal shading to coat with sufficient contrast.Excellent sleek and close lying coat.A delightful older girl who enjoyed being handled.Very good condition.

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Mr J Hansson

Many thanks to everyone for what was as ever a most enjoyable show, the show team were absolutely great, excellent hospitality, some very good quality cats.  To  Sheryl Edwards who acted as my steward many thanks for your assistance & company. 

British Grand Premier, Male;
GR PR ANDERSON-CARTER'S  PR ROCADANNE BLACKJACK.  15.  04-10-07. Black, still a way to go in the maturity stakes.  Head well rounded but could ideally be a little larger for the body proportions, rounded brow, chin & bite both good.  Ears moderately small, set well.  His eyes are a very good deep golden orange colour.  Large solid body, deep chest, cobby compact shape,  strong medium length well boned legs, round paws, the tail could be a little heavier to balance more fully.  Coat quite thick & dense, slightly on the softer side.  Colour a very good black, particularly in view of the recent spate of good weather.  Condition was excellent, temperament very amicable, congratulations on his new title of Grand Premier.  
RES GR PR PALMER'S  PR ZINGFRO RIO.  17.  26-07-06.  Cream, in some ways the superior exhibit having the advantage of maturity.  Excellent head, fully round, fat cheeks, slightly heavy brow line, broad nose, could use a little more chin, bite good.  Neat well placed ears of smaller medium size, broad top.  Eyes a little hooded due to the heavy brow, detract slihgtly from the round shape, very good orange.  Excellent body, very chunky & solid, well boned legs, large paws, balanced medium length heavy tail.  Dense thick coat, could be a mite shorter, somewhat soft.  His cream colour marginally warm but not excessively & relatively even on the surface but rather too unsound.  His condition & temperament both excellent. 

British Grand Premier, Female;
GR PR JONES'S  PR WELLMAR FELICITY FIREFLY.  22a.  23-10-04.  Blue Tortie & White, well grown mature lady.  Head has well rounded appearance with full cheeks, rounded brow, well developed muzzle, medium length nose, good chin & bite.  Ears set well apart, medium size, fitting well into the head shape.  Large well open eyes, the shape round, colour I would have preferred a deeper tone hers being a light golden hue.  Excellent size, large cobby body, legs & paws well in proportion, moderately heavy medium length tail.  Her coat has a reasonable length & very good density, it could have been a little crisper.   Whilst generally well patched there are also some areas where it is a little more mingled than ideal & some scattered white hairs here & there, the white constitutes about 1/3  to colour, well presented, random & a little asymmetrical with white splodge on her nose & chin.  The blue areas relatively soft with a marginally warmer cream tone, but reasonably sound, her condition & temperament both excellent.  
RES GR PR Not Awarded.  2nd  LEONARD'S  CH & PR GRAYGEES SILVER TRINITY.  18.  23-10-05. Black Silver Tabby, this girl had very impressive type & could easily have won the class had her presentation (or more accurately lack of) not let her down so badly.  Her type looked far better out, the head excellent, round & well filled, fat cheeks, broad muzzle, rounded brow, slight run off at the nose tip, excellent chin, level bite.  Ears smaller medium size, set well without any distortion to the rounded head shape.  Eyes large & round, excellent green colour, looking just a little moody.  Excellent body, broad chest, good square frame, strong legs, good size paws, tail somewhat on the shorter side.  Coat was quite a good shorter length, extremely dense but sadly extremely matted with clumps all over the body, the texture as a result was tacky & harsh.  Good Tabby markings with the pattern elements all present but these were matt charcoal grey as opposed to dense jet black & the silver ground colour could have been a little clearer.  Slightly reserved temperament, but her coat was not in anything like show condition.        

Original Foreign Grand Premier, Male;
GR PR REEVES PR ANNERA LYNX.  23.  20-09-06.  Usual Abyssinian, beautifully mature looking lad of excellent type.  Moderate medium wedge showing the required gentle contours, gentle indent where the gently rounded muzzle flows into the cheeks, brow rounding gently to the barely perceptible gentle break in profile with a slight roll off to his nose, chin tapers a mite, very marginal over bite.  Ears large & well cupped at their base, pricked alert appearance.  Eyes with gentle slant to their pleasing fuller almond shape, very good green colour, black pigmented outer line.  Strong beautifully muscular body, with well proportioned limbs, neat paws, broader base to his gently tapering tail of balance medium length.  Coat close lying medium length with slight resilience present & as a result without undue softness.  Flash form the eyes onto the brow with more solid coloured skullcap, beautifully ticked & banded throughout with slightly more intensity along the spine line & along the top of his tail to the solid black tip, heel marking could be a little higher, very faint residual well broken necklet otherwise completely bar free.  His colour has a lovely bright apricot effect with intense orange undercoat, deep colour on his chest & tummy.  Very composed & relaxed chap, his condition superb, I understand he was Best Foreign Neuter so many congratulations.  I actually think Caroline would have been impressed with him herself.   
RES GR PR Not Awarded.  2nd  FLEMING'S UK IMP GR PR SHOELINA ZELENSKY.  16a.  09-05-00.  Russian Blue, very long & elegant lad, just a little on the narrow side.  Slightly longer length wedge from the eyes down, the muzzle showing a good degree of prominence, with puffed pads, flat forehead with gentle angle, created by a gentle concave curve at the nasal bridge, slightly longer length nose, good chin, bite not quite level appearing to have a slight misalignment, a missing lower canine accentuating this.  Ears I would ideally prefer a little larger but these were well set with a pricked appearance & slightly pointed effect.  Eyes have a pleasing wide almond shape with gentle slant & a very good green colour.  Good neck, long elegant lithe body could ideally use a little more muscle tone, long slender limbs, neat paws, good length tapering tail mayhap a little fine.  He has very good coat quality, showing the required double coat having a pleasing plush dense undercoat with soft fine top coat.  His blue a slightly darker tone which is even, showing some silvery sheen created by the translucent tips. He has very interesting mottled skin where the thin area at the outer brow & below the ears. His condition was sound & a very gentle natured chap. 

Original Grand Premier, Female;
GR PR DAL'S CH & GR PR POOLSIDE THUJALOLO.  33a 15.  28-08-01.  Black Devon Rex, something of miscreant (to put it mildly), but not without a degree of impact.  Very good head type, the wedge short & with very good width across the cheeks which are high & well defined, good whisker break, flat plane to the skull, with quite a good stop, short, nose, good chin & bite (would have loved to try it out).  Ears are quite large with wide flare at their base held quite low but I would have preferred lower.  Lovely eyes, the shape wide oval with a gentle slant, green in colour, flashing pure menace, quite a withering expression.  Good neckline, body well its never nice to talk about a lady’s figure but she was no lady, so fair game, definitely of more rounded proportions (well fat actually) yet beautifully firm, quite slim legs, neat oval paws, tail a little on the shorter side. Well covered with a short dense coat, wave much more apparent on her neck, back legs & tail, the texture beautifully soft, the wave a little wider on the sides, muffs & tufts to her ears, some shorter broken whiskers.  Her condition & presentation both excellent, temperament……… well let’s say something of a force to be reckoned with & takes no prisoners, not in your shrinking violet category. 
RES Not Awarded.  2nd  MARSHALL'S  GR PR BANE AURELIO DEMELZA.  33 30d.  08-09-04.  Red Spotted Cornish Rex, in many ways a fine exhibit.  Marginally short wedge, with some whisker pinch to the slightly fine muzzle, quite good cheek line, flat skull between the ears with small break in profile, chin tapers back & the bite meets albeit it sloping.  Ears marginally large, tends to drop a little low however much improved when she is alert.  Her eyes have a full wide oval shape, set just a mite straight, very good yellowy green (all colours acceptable) colour.  Body firm if marginally overweight but nothing excessive, with slight overhang of fatty tissue over the base of her tail (this is not intended as a criticism merely a comment, as it is attributable to her weight only), the tail as result though already a little short appearing shorter than it actually was, quite fine.   Coat well covered & soft throughout, with a pleasing degree of fine wave, even the legs & tail, some curling whiskers & eyebrows.  Condition & temperament both excellent. 

Siamese Grand Premier, Male;
GR PR COPELAND'S  GR PR FLOWERDEW GTX PECTATIONS.  24.  02-02-08.  Seal Point, inordinately stylish exhibit with a great deal of the elusive ‘oomph’.  Very minimal pinch to his longer length wedge, super profile, chin has a very slight taper but there is depth, good bite.  Excellent wide flare to the ear base which complement the wedge size beautifully, large in size & excellent setting.  His eyes are a very typical oriental shape & slant, marginally deeper in set than I would perhaps ideally prefer, with a pleasing depth to the colour, most expressive.  Long elegant neckline, with a long taut muscular body, long legs, oval paws, long fine tail to give finish.  His coat is short, close & well prepared, sleek glossy sheen.  I have been mildly critical of his colour in the past but I have to admit this appears to be developing a degree of warmth to the shading, his points well contrasted the brindling much less apparent than on our previous encounter & again not appearing quite so cold.  A superbly relaxed self confident chap who oozed quality & was absolutely charming, superb condition, later Best Siamese Exhibit, well justified. 
RES GR PR THORPE'S PR JOHPAS DROPREDGORGEOUS.  32a.  19-10-07.  Red Point, another extremely stylish of quality & really unlucky to be in contention with the Seal lad, worthy in his own right at this level or higher.  Excellent head with good depth giving strength to his broad even wedge, virtually straight profile, good depth chin bite good.  Very large ears with beautifully flared wide base, held wide & low, excellent fixed position.  Eyes have lovely oriental shape & slant, deep vivid blue tone & such a haughty arrogant expression.  Good neckline, body long & well muscled, with long slim legs, neat paws, well balanced fine tail to complete.  His coat was very close but appeared a little over-groomed, as a result whilst sleek it did not quite have the required degree of density.  Very pale near white body colour with very slight glow of delicate shading, points to be really critical require a little more brightness to define the contrast more sharply.  Super condition, a very handsome fellow, excellent temperament.   

Siamese Grand Premier, Female;
GR PR Not Awarded.  1st  DAVIES'S  PR RENDZINA PUSSY GALORE.  24n.  13-09-06.  Caramel Point, I confess I felt a little guilty when I went back to her later for another class, as she looked much more relaxed & composed.  Medium wedge of relatively even lines, profile could be a little stronger, narrow chin, rather severe gingivitis, but the bite otherwise good.  Ears set well, good width at their base & good for size.  Body is lithe & firm well proportioned overall, slim legs & neat paws, medium length quite well balanced fine tail.  Her coat was beautifully prepared, close lying, acceptable length, excellent texture.  Excellent contrast to her points the body has very minimal shading & the contrast is well defined her points are well matched but require more evidence of brownish overlay overall wit a little more warmth than I would ideally prefer with a touch more pink indicating Lilac than Caramel.  Her condition was splendid, handled well a very gentle girl.  

Tabby Exotic Kitten
1st  & BOB Not awarded.  2nd.  MITCHELL'S  SLINKYPAWS BUDDY LOVE.  70 19.  09-09-08.  Red Tabby, rather unbalanced looking lad who was the strangest colour red.  His head is rounded with fullness apparent at the cheeks, slight bump on the skull, quite a deep stop, short nose, the nose leather itself large & well formed but rather high above the eye line, all exacerbated due to it being a very bright pink which further draws the eye, broad, deep chin, bite a little more under than I would prefer.  Ears are set well if a little wide open at the base.  His eyes, lack the round bold shape as per the SOP's, need to be larger & are a more slanted oval, the colour a khaki/olive green combination, he also had very sore looking lower rims.  Body is well grown (if still a little on the long side) & he has good bone to the legs, large round paws, tail moderately thick & proportionate length.  Coat laying a little flat, requiring a little more stand away & livelier appearance, could be a little softer, having a slight degree of harshness on the lower back.  Some evidence of cheek stripes, with 'M', on the brow, butterfly over the shoulders is very indistinct also the back lines, he does have oysters on the flanks, broad leg bracelets & tail bands.  Now we come to the colour description which really is incredibly difficult to convey & not a colour I have seen before, it is a very cold flat red with greyish bands between the hairs creating the impression that he has just walked out of a house fire, as a result the contrast between the pattern & ground colour is not very well defined, the inner ear furnishings have an even greyer tone, he has incredibly bright pink paw pads.  Overall eyes apart his condition was sound, not exactly the most amenable of temperaments, something of grouch.   

Mitted or Colourpointed Ragdoll Kitten;
1st  & BOB.  BARTON'S  WAGDOLL TOFFEE APPLE.  66a.  05-11-08. Blue Colourpointed, a most pleasing  well balanced girl.  Head showing good width across the cheeks, with a well developed muzzle, profile shows a flat plane to the brow & gentle dip to the slightly retrousse nose, chin could use a little more depth as it tapers some, bite good.  Ears medium size, set well apart, rounded tips, good inner ear furnishings with slightest tilt forward.  The eyes are quite large, gentle oblique setting, the colour requiring a little more depth & brilliance.  Body was firm & well proportioned, developing length, good bone to the legs, round paws with tufts, gently tapering tail still to attain a fuller brush. Coat good length, well prepared, no ruff as yet, reasonable knickerbockers.  Has some tonal flank shading developing, cool toned body, well matched mid blue points.  Temperament & condition both excellent, love the Prefix, what could be more suitable for this breed, Ragdoll with a lisp.
 
Russian Blue Adult, Male;
CC Not Awarded.  1st  LECK & JENKINS'S  REKSIF DANUBE DANCER.  07-02-08.  As yet this is a very unbalanced looking lad, looking very much the gawky adolescent.  Moderately short wedge from the eyes down, but his wedge too even with no real prominence to his whisker pads, as a result the muzzle looks a little snipey & fine, has a flat plane to the brow but the profile lacks the required gentle concave curve & as a result there is no angle, good chin & bite.  Ears could be a little larger & he holds these at a slightly more angular setting towards the side of the head.  His eyes are a good fuller almond shape, but still showing quite an amount of blue to the colour.   Body is firm & showing good muscularity, with long slim legs oval paws, broader base to his gently tapering well balanced tail. Very good coat showing good evidence of double coat, quite a thick plush undercoat with soft top coat, medium length.  Even mid blue tone with some ghosted tail rings, silvery sheen on the shorter areas.  His condition was excellent, very relaxed fussy temperament.    

Russian Blue Adult, Female;
CC Not Awarded.  1st  FLEMING'S  SHOELINA TAHITI TROT.  24-08-08.  This girl has really lovely type but has a considerable amount of growing up to achieve before she is going to reach certificate level.  Overall very kitten  like in size & development.  Head excellent type, wedge short from the eyes down, good width, showing a very good degree of prominence to the muzzle with her puffed pads, flat plane in profile, pleasing slight concave curve to create the angle effect, good chin & her bite also.  Ears large, good width at the base, pricked tall & alert, pointed effect to their tips.  Lovely eyes, wide almond shape, very good green colour.    Body lithe & as yet very petite & dainty, looking very kittenish even taking her very young age into account, slender limbs, very neat dainty paws, well balanced tail.  Coat whilst very soft in texture is still a little flat & will no doubt have to wait till later in the year to acquire the thicker dense undercoat to attain the required double coat.  Quite a good shade of blue, still to show more evidence of silvery sheen & she is a present still showing some juvenile ghosting in parts.  Her condition was excellent, quite wriggly excitable young girl, needs to mature but has plenty of time to do so, very promising.   
Considered for & Awarded BOB.  FLEMING'S  GR CH SHOELINA NINA MILKINA.  23-03-07.  I very much like the type of this girl which remains the consistent factor regardless of her coat changes.  Lovely head, short wedge, excellent prominence to the whisker pads, gentle angle in profile at the brow where there is a gentle concave curve, her chin is good, as was the bite.  Beautifully set ears which are quite tall & stay in a fixed position, sparse inner ear furnishings.  Eyes of excellent green colour the shape fuller almond with gentle slant.  Good neckline, good length body but requires a little more muscle tone, slender elegant limbs, neat paws, slightly broader base to the gently tapering tail of well balanced length.  In her summer coat which was a little flat & appearing almost close lying as a result, lacking the density to the undercoat to give it the plushness required.  Colour a pleasing soft blue with a good degree of silvery sheen created by the translucent tips.  Her temperament was quite charming & her condition excellent.   

Korat Adult, Female;
1st  CC & BOB.  HAWKINS'S  CH HIGHBREEZE NIMNUAN LALIWAN.  12-07-00.  Very attractive lady with such a gentle demeanour.  Heart shaped face when viewed from the front with width both across & between the eyes, gentle rounding to the muzzle, flat forehead, with gentle curve & slight stop, good chin.  Ears are moderately large, with good flare at the base, set quite alert & quite high, very spares inner furnishings.  Large eyes which did dominate the head due their prominence, very good green colour with a very good degree of luminosity, round in shape.  Medium size well proportioned body with the characteristic semi-cobby shape, good legs & paws, tail with its slightly heavier base & well tapered is a little short.   Single coat of medium length, with fine glossy texture opening along the spine line.  Medium blue colour ideally requiring a little more evidence of tipping to create the silver effect to the hair tips, split blue/lavender nose leather.  Her condition was excellent & her temperament extremely gentle.    

Russian Blue Neuter, Male;
Considered for & Awarded BOB.  FLEMING'S UK IMP GR PR SHOELINA ZELENSKY.

Sphynx Adult, Male;
1st  IC & BOB.  DEAN'S  AMOROGUE MORRIS MINOR.  84 31.  03-11-07.  Black Bi-Coloured, this lad is a very good example of his breed & was well justified in being one of the first to attain an IC.  Head  modified wedge, longer than its width with sculpted line to define the prominent cheeks, good whisker break, prominent whisker pads, slightly rounded skull with flat plane to the forehead,  profile has a gentle stop at the nasal bridge, very good chin (by Sphynx standards), bite level, some staining to his canines.  Ears are very large with wide open base, slightly angular pricked setting with rounded tips.   Eyes large with slight slant to enhance the full lemon shape, green tone.  Elegant neckline, wonderful firm well muscled body, good breadth across the chest, well proportioned legs with long finger like paws, which give the impression of walking on cushions (very apt description in the SOP’s) due to the deep paw pads, the effect enhanced his case due the black pads, long almost prehensile fine tail.  Very, very fine down effect over the entire body with a peachy effect, a little more fur evident on the bridge of the nose.  Clean white areas, with well defined black, the black spot on his nose leather very attractive all enhanced by the symmetry (though not counting in SOP’s).  His condition was truly excellent & his temperament was exceptional.      

Red Point Siamese Adult, Female;
1st  CC & BOB.  STORK'S  WICCANWAYS WINTER SOLSTICE.  06-11-07.   Whilst not perhaps the flash of some was nevertheless a well balanced girl, with excellent body.  Head medium length almost even wedge, good profile, chin has good depth, bite good.  Ears placed well apart, wide base, good for size.  Eyes very typical oriental shape & slant, vivid blue colour, slightly apprehensive expression.  Body is beautifully firm, excellent weight & tone, slim legs, neat paws, fine tail a little short with very slight irregular tip.  Coat could be a fraction shorter, but otherwise close & well prepared.  Some light tonal shading, points quite a bright shade of red, colour pale on the front stockings.  Condition & temperament both excellent. 

Blue Point Siamese Neuter, Female;
PC & BOB Not Awarded.  1st  BLACKBOURN'S  PLEZETOBE PARDON MYFRENCH.  18-04-07.  Handled but very briefly, extremely agitated & aggressive, pity as her type is good, but with this attitude, I am sorry she is just not conducive to being shown, she will at some stage bite.  Very petite young madam who is overall rather dainty but that said very well proportioned overall, good length slender body, slim legs, tiny paws, fine whip like tail of near balanced length.  Not a long wedge but even, tiny dip in profile, chin requires a little more depth, bite not checked for obvious reasons (why push your luck!).  Excellent ears, very good larger size, well open base & very well set. Eyes have lovely oriental shape & slant, excellent deep blue colour, rather menacing expression.  Coat quite a good shorter length, very close lying & well prepared.  Medium blue toned points well contrasted with only slight amount of shading to her cool glacial toned coat.  Her condition & presentation both excellent, such a pity she such a……………minx, her name implies this has always been an issue or has she grown up with a complex!. 

AV SLH Senior Neuter;
1st  BURGESS'S  GR CH & PR COONARIA SHAMWARI.  64 41.  28-04-07.  Brown Tabby Maine Coon, a case in point where ‘a cat is not just the sum of its parts but the sum of its whole’, wonderfully imposing & extremely impressive looking lad who reclined most regally for effect.  Large masculine head of strength, a little longer than wide, with excellent high well defined cheeks, broad square boxy muzzle, profile has a gentle concave curve, excellent strong broad chin, bite a fraction over, untidy & with sore gums.  Huge ears which are wide at the base, well furnished interiors, large tufts but rather a wide angular setting.  Lovely eyes, large, round in shape, slightly oblique setting, very good green tone.  Strong neck, beautifully developed long rectangular body shape, wonderful muscle tone, strong well boned legs, large paws with tufts emanating from beneath, long flowing well furnished tail.  His coat has very good SLH length, with a full ruff & britches, shaggy on the tummy, beautifully prepared.  Well defined pattern showing the required elements, well striped cheeks, ‘M’ to the brow, butterfly over the shoulders (albeit it smudged), oysters on the sides, well marked leg bracelets, tail a little solid but rings just about present on the underside, colour well up the hocks, paler chin.  His Colour has a pleasing warmth & excellent contrast.  His condition was splendid & such a composed gentle nature, to some up, so his ears aren’t ideal but just look at the rest.      
2nd  WALKER'S  PR LACHMERE LALITA.  13c 18.  22-06-05.  Lilac Tortie Tabby Birman, most attractive lady full of typical ‘Birman’ huff & puff.  Lovely face, good breadth across the well developed cheeks, pleasing broad muzzle, head rounds gently & she has correct slight profile break, good depth chin which tapers gently from the muzzle, bite level.  Ears medium size & well placed, good inner furnishings. Eyes large almost round shape, very good depth of blue.  Body was firm & well proportioned possessing good weight, well boned legs, short paws, well furnished brush tail of balanced medium length.  Coat beautifully prepared, with a very good full ruff to frame the face, slight curl on the tummy, the coat has a very good density & soft texture.  Delicate magnolia body, subtle tracings with cream & soft toned lilac on all the points, her gloves were even & well matched, gauntlets tapered to about ½  inch below the hock, good boots all in clean white.  Her condition was excellent & despite her air of chagrin was actually very easy to handle, just wanted to be a drama queen.    
3rd  SWINBURN'S  PR STUKELIN ROARING THUNDER.  64 31dt.

AV Foreign Novice Kitten;
1st  ANDERSON'S  NIDORAN SHONA LULU.  33a 30bs.  16-12-08. Chocolate Silver Spotted Devon Rex, if she is silver, it is not very evident.  Head on the type is pleasing, with high cheeks, well defined, quite a good whisker break, puffed pads creating a good muzzle, flat brow between the ears but her lack of stop lets her down, having only a shallow break, good strong chin by Devon standards but with quite as degree of acne, bite good.  Whilst by no means small I would prefer the ears larger & little wider & lower in set ideally (must be my age, but this element is no longer as evident as used to be the case), small tufted tips & with some muffs at their base.   Large full oval shaped eyes, of light gold tone with just enough evidence of gentle slant, slightly quizzical/mischievous expression that is typical of a Devon.  Body has excellent firm muscle tone, good breadth to the chest, well proportioned legs & paws, well balanced medium length tail.  Body covered albeit light down on the tummy, thin & reasonably soft on the sides slightly longer on the back & top of the tail, but here there are quite a few longer coarser guard hairs, with as result a rather harsh feel to the coat, she has yet to acquire her wave, slightly more evidence becoming apparent on the legs.  No points for colour or pattern, but I could find no obvious sign of being silver, dark chocolate  & I go along with the spotted pattern which was apparent. Very sweet nature, excellent condition.      

AV Oriental Adult;
1st  HARVEY'S  FIORDILISO CUBA.  29.  26-08-08.  Havana, still quite fine boned for a boy but at only just over 9 months he has plenty of time on his side to mature more fully.   That said he is nonetheless very stylish & excellent type.  Longer length even marginally narrow wedge, lovely profile, excellent chin, bite good.  Ears large, well flared base complement his wedge, beautifully set when he is fully relaxed.  The eyes are a very impressive oriental shape & slant combined with a very good bright vivid green colour, excellent expression.  Elegant neckline, long lithe pubescent body still to acquire the benefit of maturity to give him a more masculine substance but very promising just the same, slender limbs, long beautifully balanced fine tail to balance.  Close lying very sleek coat, very good shorter length.  Rather dark Havana colour requiring more evidence of rich chestnut, but on the plus side, glossy & sound.  Wonderfully composed youngster, excellent condition, promising lad. 
2nd  HUDSON'S  CH SHADOWSQAUD ANGELO DARKNESS.  37.  26-09-07.  Black, very attractive & feminine lady of well balanced type.  Head requires a little more depth ideally, very slight muzzle pinch, tiny dip in profile, slight taper to the chin.  Lovely ears, set wide apart, with wide base & very good larger size.  Intense vivid green eyes, the shape & slant both very typically oriental, slightly more wicked expression would be beneficial.  Elegant neckline, excellent lithe toned body, slender limbs neat paws, fine whiptail of good length.  Coat could be a little shorter ideally & loses out to some degree on sleekness as a result, but close lying & good texture.  Glossy jet black with the exception of the odd white hair, which under show conditions almost invariably scream at you.  Her condition & temperament both excellent. 

AC Oriental Not Bred by Exhibitor;
1st  HOGAN'S  CH SENSUAL MIDNITEMAGIC.  37.  10-08-05.  Black, more mature & possessing a little more head strength than the girl above.  Very well balanced even wedge, tiny bump in otherwise strong profile, good depth chin.  The ears are large, flared base to complement the wedge, very well set.  Eyes a most pleasing bright green colour, very good expression.  Firm well toned body of good length, slim legs, oval paws, well balanced fine tail.  Short close lying coat, very good sleek finish.  Good black which was sound but required a slightly glossier sheen.  Excellent condition, very relaxed confident temperament.     

AC Neuter with 2 PC's, IC's or Merits;
1st  GOULD'S JADEVYN HONANI.  48.  22-11-06.  Black Oriental Bi-Colour, handsome lad, with super body.  Very well balanced even wedge, his profile whilst not perfectly straight does not detract, chin has good depth but tapers a little, bite marginally over.  Excellent ears, well placed, wide apart, flared base, lightly furnished.  His eyes marginally wide but nevertheless a very good oriental shape & slant, with a lovely bright green tone.  Good length of neck, really excellent strong long muscular body with long slim legs, small oval paws, long whip tail with slight tension at its tip.  Excellent coat, very sleek finish, very good shorter length & laying beautifully close, lovely texture.  Inverted white on his mask & right ear tip, with the white extending through his chin, chest, tummy & under parts, with white also on the legs, small black spot on his nose leather, black on the remainder of his face & ears, with good glossy black on his body, a little infringement of white hairs here & there.  Super condition, slightly tense but handled well regardless, his fathers son……………..but not quite his father, however congratulations in keeping it in the family by being a 1st for a Bi-Colour PC.     

AV Siamese or Balinese Neuter;
1st  COPELAND'S  GR PR FLOWERDEW GTX PECTATIONS.  24.
2nd  THORPE'S PR JOHPAS DROPREDGORGEOUS.  32a.
3rd  BLACKBOURN'S  PLEZETOBE PRINCE CHARMING.  24b.

AV Siamese or Balinese Breeders  Neuter;
1st  DAVIES'S  PR RENDZINA PUSSY GALORE.  24n. 

AC Siamese/Balinese Limit Adult;
1st  PALMER'S  STYPHERSON TOP-DRAWER.  32/1.  01-07-08.  Seal Tabby Point, undoubtedly attracts the eye, & certainly on the Top Drawer when it comes to ears, which are undeniably rather OTT.  However on the plus side of which there are many, her type is excellent, she has a beautifully balanced equilateral wedge, very good profile, perfectly adequate chin.  Large (to understate) no I have to admit very large ears with huge wide flared base, difficult to get her to prick then just enough to take the tips above the head line, her supremely relaxed composure not helping in this department.  Gorgeous eyes, such a chiselled oriental shape & slant, deep intense blue colour & wonderfully utterly superior expression.  Elegant neckline, lithe long well toned body, with long slim legs, dainty paws, well balanced fine whiptail.  Superb coat quality, beautifully close lying & very good shorter length, the texture has a wonderful sleek glossy finish.  Her body has some shading but warm enough to carry it off, with well defined tracings on her face, excellent thumbprints, good leg bracelets & tail rings.  Condition was splendid & her composure superb. 
2nd  DAVIES'S  BURNTHWAITES SUPERTROUPER.  24a.  15-08-08.  Blue Point, still a little unbalanced & very dainty & lithe but now starting to develop & fill a little.  Medium wedge, some muzzle pinch, bump on the back of her skull dip in profile, muzzle a little fine, chin okay, bite a little untidy.  Her ears are huge with particularly wide flared base & held low & a little bonneted, with the tips dropped a little.  The eyes are marginally small & a little deep set, the shape perhaps a little extreme, the colour appeared to be very good shade of blue.  Body long & lithe, still on the narrow side but has the advantage of youth to fill her out a little & grow on more as she matures,  slim legs, very petite paws, fine whiptail with small irregularity at its tip.  Coat could be a little shorter, but close & well prepared.  Body has quite a cool tone with excellent contrast to her softer mid blue points colour which was well matched.  Lovely confident temperament, her condition was excellent.    
3rd  STORK'S  WICCANWAYS WINTER SOLSTICE.  32a.

AC Siamese/Balinese Radius Adult;
1st  UNDERHILL'S  ADATEAM ANTAEUS.  24.  10-05-08.  Seal Point, extremely mature & very handsome lad for his young age.  Excellent strong head, even lines to the broad well balanced wedge, strong profile, very good chin, level bite.  Ears set wide & low with wide base, very good larger size. Eyes have a very pleasing oriental shape & slant, the colour by no means pale could be just a little more intense & a touch more brilliant, excellent superior expression.  Good length of neck, wonderful body, extremely well muscled & excellent length, well proportioned legs & paws, good length fine tail.  His coat was short & fitted tight, with lovely sleek sheen, well prepared.  The body itself somewhat shaded & could have been a warmer tone, points are deep dark seal brown, slight degree of brindling but nothing excessive.  His condition was super & he was beautifully calm & relaxed.  Later Best In Show Siamese Adult.     
2nd  HOWARD & HANDBY'S  AMARRICHI AUROA SESQUITA.  24b. 
31-05-08.  Chocolate Point, a girl of lovely type but a very dark chocolate. Very stylish head type, good length even wedge, very good profile, good depth chin & good bite.  Large ears, wide at the base, excellent set.  Eyes possess a very good oriental shape & slant, very good depth of blue to the eye colour, lovely expression.  Very good length of neck, long firm body, long slim legs, small oval paws, fine whiptail.  Her coat was close lying if a little on the longer side, excellent texture, well prepared.  Body has slight amount of shading to the creamy ivory tone, excellent contrast but in the pen my initial impression was Seal Point, closer inspection indicated very dark chocolate requiring more warmth to the colour, some spectacles but otherwise quite well matched, just a little paler on the stockings.  Her temperament was charming & her condition & presentation both excellent.  

AC Siamese/Balinese Non-Breeders Kitten;
1st   CASSAR-SIMMONDS'S  SHADOWSQUAD PRADA.  32b 1. 23-01-09.  Seal Tortie Point, most attractive little baby, beautifully ensconced in her nest of blankets, completely composed.  Quite a short wedge but with impressive even well balanced lines for her very young age, profile developing well, good chin & bite.  Lovely ears beautifully set, wide base to complement the wedge, very impressive larger size.  The eyes have a lovely deep blue colour & an excellent oriental shape albeit just a tad straight & perhaps marginally deep set, gorgeous expression nonetheless.  Dainty little person, but well proportioned with slender limbs, tiny paws, fine whippy tail.  Close coat though still just a little wispy at the edges, well prepared & lovely texture.  Virtually clear coat of off white, with excellent contrast to her beautifully mingled points, warm seal brown with shades of mainly paler reds at present but one or two areas were brighter.  Her condition was splendid & her temperament quite charming, delightful & very feminine.  

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Mrs S Heavens

Thank you to Jennifer and the committee for the invitation, and to Jane for all the driving it was  a lovely friendly show with a delicious lunch and some super cats. Thanks to E W for stewarding for me he handled the cats well and was good company

BRITISH IMPERIAL GRAND PREMIER MALE
1 I.G.P.C.HALL’S GR PR CATYKES TONIONE (31a) MN 17/09/06
Blue & White. A very gentle boy who sat very still on the trolley and couldn’t wait to go back in his pen. Well rounded head with broad top, his ears have a good set but are a little on the large side and he has a tendency to splay them to the side, round eyes with a super deep orange colour. Short broad nose, nice rounding to cheeks his muzzle could be fuller, level bite and fair chin. Good boning to body, it is a touch on the large side and in danger of losing balance if he gets any bigger. Short coat lacking undercoat so rather flat lying, a mid blue reasonably sound,  white triangular strip to face, half collar, white to legs and stomach,  fully coloured tail.
    
BRITISH IMPERIAL GRAND PREMIER FEMALE

1 MARTIN’S GR CH & GR PR WELLMAR KALEIDOSCOPE (22) FN 29/06/96
Tortie & White. What an old sweetie, she came out had a cuddle and purred away then when I put her back she had a quick swipe with her paw, just to make sure I knew she wasn’t a push over!. Lovely round head with good top and small neat well set ears, bold round eyes a very pale lemon colour, short broad nose full cheeks and rounded muzzle, level bite, slightly weak chin. Short compact body held on well boned limbs, her coat really wasn’t in the best condition as she was moulting  lots so it was very flat lying.  White blaze to face, good patching to body with lovely vibrant red and jet black, she has a white collar and white to her legs and stomach, her feet were a little grubby, fully coloured tail.
 

EXOTIC TABBY OR TABBY & WHITE NEUTER

1 P.C. B.O.B. SEYMOUR’S BRYLOU SHORTCUT (70/30/8a) MN 11/06/08
Blue Spotted. This was a very sweet boy with a wonderful purr, small round head with good width to top and well set fractionally large ears,  round eyes that could be larger a very muddy brown colour, very short nose with deep break, full fat cheeks, slightly under shot bite and strong chin. His coat has started it’s summer moult and is very flat lying and lacking in density, the marking are good to each side with the spots having clear separation, the spine line is rather linked, the mushroom ground is rather lacking but I suspect this is due to lack of undercoat, he has a cream moustache and pale chin. Balanced length tail showing some rings.

BRITISH CHOCOLATE

1 C.C. B.O.B. JAY’S JANSTAN GEEWIZ JENSON (15b) M 01/05/08
What a super natured boy with lovely development for his age. Well rounded head with good breadth of skull between ears that have a good set but are a fraction large and wide to the base. Super  round deep orange coloured eyes that could be a fraction larger, short broad nose, cheeks filling and rounding well, level bite and good chin. Superb boning to his frame he is growing so a fraction high on his legs but when he fills out his is going to have super substance. Good coat for length, starting to moult so lying a little flat, I’d say galaxy with just a hint of bournville mixed in it is a little unsound in places. He’s found what might be the only bit of sun this summer as he has slightly lighter tinges to his face and chest, balanced length tail with rounded tip.
 
BRITISH BLUE-CREAM ADULT
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1 C.C. B.O.B  FIGGINS’S HINDERSLYNE OF HYSSOP (28) F 14/07/08
This girl is an example of the better out than in theory, she really does look so much better when she is out of her pen. She isn’t huge but is nicely balanced at present and has a lovely expression, well rounded head with good width to top, the ears have a good set but are just a fraction on the large side. Gorgeous eyes large and well rounded with a super deep orange colour, short broad nose with small round cheeks, just a fraction square to her muzzle, level bite and good chin. Small compact shape with fair boning to short limbs with firm round paws, her coat swung the balance on my debate over the C.C. it is short and crisp a mid blue well mingled with cream, both colours are visible to all paws, balanced length tail with rounded tip.
       
2 BELL’S CHARMODEN ANNY (28) F 15/05/08
Another lovely girl, just a fraction older than my winner and starting to grow, so at the beginning of the phase where she loses her balance. Small round head with medium width between ears that are on the large side and also wide to the base, the tufts to the tips do make them look taller. Well rounded eyes with a nice orange colour developing, short straight nose, small round cheeks her muzzle is a little shallow, level bite and fair chin. Body starting to grow but still square shaped at present she could be heavier boned, short coat a little soft in texture very well mingled with cream plus there is a spotty pattern overlay if you view her at a distance. Solid cream patch to chest and one solid cream foot, balanced length tail.
   

BRITISH TIPPED ADULT

B.O.B. TO ROBINSON’S CH PENNYDOWN MOONTIGER (39) M 29/06/07
A gorgeous boy with super nature, fabulous  coat and bewitching eyes.
 
THAI LILAC NEUTER

1 I.C. B.O.B. RUSSELL’S CAMACOONA VALENTINO (34c) MN 14/02/08
When I got my catalogue and saw who this was I could not believe he was the tiny little kitten  from last year who I wanted to pop in my pocket. He has come on a treat and has definitely had some  Korat association as he has acquired some attitude, he’s not quite got it right as he gives up far to easily and has no real scare ability, I think a few more lessons are needed. Good heart shaped coming to head with breadth developing across his eyes, these are well rounded in shape and have a super luminous green colour developing. He has an alert look when he’s trying to be assertive, high set ears. Good profile, he needs more width across his muzzle which will come, short nose with slight curve, level bite and firm chin. He’s certainly developed his body it is well muscled and bordering on the rotund, he’ll have to try a little more exercise to make sure he doesn’t lose his balance. Single close lying coat a mid lilac, difficult to assess the pinkish huge due to hall lighting, frosting to face and legs, medium length tail with rounded tip.

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Mrs J Huyton

Thank you to Jen Pinches and the Committee for the invitation to judge at short notice to replace Pam Beaumont, who had suffered an injury just before the show.  Pam I hope that you recover quickly and you did have some superb cats entered under you.  Thank you also to Wendy Russell for stepping in at the last moment to steward for me, congratulations Wendy on gaining one of the first IC’s for Thai Lilacs on the day.  Wendy was in seventh heaven being able to cuddle all the cats, even those who wanted to be a little “difficult”.  The standard of the HP’s was really high and I was delighted to be able to award some of the first Grand Certificates.

Non Pedigree Pets

AC Non-Pedigree Master Cat (Grand Class) Male

A class full of quality and placing any cat less than first today was an injustice, all four were well worthy of the Grand.

1 & Grand  MORELAND’S UMC TOBYTHETABBY One of my favourite cats.  This SH brown mackerel tabby just gets better and better.  He’s now 12 years old and to my mind better than he has ever been, he is relaxed, his weight is just right and everything about him balances.  I have given him first in very large classes over the years and it was good today to award him the Grand.

2nd & Reserve  CREATON & WALKER’S UMC LITTLEMAN RAFFLES  Another cat who knows his way round the show circuit and Toby and Raffles have met on many occasions.  Raffles was looking at his sparkling best and to have not been able to give him Grand too was a travesty.  His long white coat was immaculately groomed and his presentation overall was A1.  He’s nearly 11 and absolutely fabulous. 

3rd     JACKSON’S MC ALEX  This big brown spotted tabby boy was extremely chatty.  He lost out today to the others by being slightly out of balance, he obviously enjoys his food!  His companion Simba was pushed into fourth place purely because Alex put his arms round the steward and hugged her.  A very affectionate and chatty cat.

AC Non-Pedigree Master Cat (Grand Class) Female

1 & Grand  CREATON & WALKER’S MC RAINBOW DREAMCATCHER  A delightful lady I’ve not had the pleasure of judging before and I was pleased to be able to award her a Grand.  She doesn’t fall into the category at all of a ‘naughty tortie’, she’s an absolute sweetie with a wonderful temperament.  Her patches of black, red and white are really bold and her beauty spot on her whisker pad complements the little black spot under her chin.  As expected from these owners, she was shown in A1 condition.  Well done.

LH or SLH Non-Pedigree Pet

Self (single colour) Cat, with or without white

1 MC & BOB  CREATON & WALKER’S UMC LITTLEMAN RAFFLES 

2ND DALE’S CASPER At just 2 years old this long haired white couldn’t quite compete with Raffles today but he was another very nice cat.  He wasn’t quite as relaxed but he was immaculately turned out with not a knot anywhere.  His pink ears and nose were particularly striking. 

Ginger or Any Colour Tortoiseshell Cat, with or without white

1 MC & BOB JACKSON’S MC SIMBA A stunning long haired red tabby with no white, presented to purrfection and purr he did.   Again, as with the other longhaired cats, not a knot in sight.  A really lovely cat, such a shame he met the winners in the Grand class today.

Shorthair Non-Pedigree Pet

Tabby Cat of any pattern, with or without white

1 MC & BOB MORELAND’S UMC TOBYTHETABBY

2nd     JACKSON’S MC ALEX

Pedigree Pets

LH or SLH Pedigree Pet

Tabby Cat of any pattern, with or without white

1 MC & BOB WAREING’S LEO A long haired brown tabby with white, immaculately groomed, a little shy but very easy to handle.  Quite fine boned but of good substance.  A very handsome lad.

Any Other Colour or Pattern Cat, with or without white

1 MC & BOB ASSINDER’S OLLIE A very large, outgoing, friendly LH silver tortie tabby and white MALE, yes Male!!   Very very pretty colouring and a travesty he couldn’t be shown in the full Pedigree section but he’s a male and he can’t exist I expect as far as the GCCF computer is concerned.  Even his paws had the tortie pattern. 

2ND    BULLIVANT’S STORM A slightly less outgoing SLH Silver tabby but his paws were busy padding all the while he was being judged. Just so unlucky to meet the winner today. 

Shorthair Pedigree Pet

Red or Any Colour Tortoiseshell Cat, with or without white

1 MC & BOB BOWER’S MC TALLULAH Another golden oldie looking really great for her years.  A 12 year old SH Blue Cream Tortie & White rex.  Absolutely adorable and a real sweetie.  Later BIS Pet, congratulations.

AC Pedigree Pet Kitten Male

1 COWLAYSHAW’S SMOKEY JOE  A “hefty” LH Blue youngster, when he grows up he will be a really large cat.  He had a fabulous temperament and was very laid back.  Extremely well groomed. 

AC Pedigree Pet Kitten Female

1 & BOB  JACKSON’S MILLIE  Grey and white baby of Exotic type, very cute (my steward’s description).  One of those babies with the “ahhhh” factor.  She will just grow from cute into beautiful I am sure as she matures. 

Anniversary class – AC Non Pedigree Pet Adult or Kitten

1       MORELAND’S UMC TOBYTHETABBY   Just one placing for this special class.

AC Debutante

1       LYMAN’S ANGUS ATTILIUS  A SH lilac colourpointed.  Affectionately called “thunder thighs” by my steward, this youngster is certainly well built.  It is sad that the damage to his eyes has probably precluded him from being shown in the pedigree section as he’s got great personality and is obviously very well loved, he padded his paws all the while he was being judged.

2       MELBOURNE-SKEECH’S HARRY  One I suspect of a pair of litter brothers, a SH Blue Point with stunning sapphire blue eyes.  He was a little more outgoing than his brother but both were a joy to judge.

3       BLACKBOURN’S LEO A caramel SH, very weighty and very friendly.  Also very cosy on his bed. 

AC Novice

1       ASSINDER’S OLLIE

2       LYMAN’S ANGUS ATTILIUS

3       PLAW’S PEPE REINA A very friendly SH brown tabby who was keeping his cool while all around him the Bengals were losing theirs!  He is still very young and was able today to take home his second MC certificate to keep up with his playmates, one of whom became an Imperial Gr Pr today in 5 consecutive shows.  Not easy living with Stevie Gerrard and Xabi Alonso but he didn’t score an own-goal today.

AC Junior

1.      MELBOURNE-SKETCH’S HARRY

2.      MELBOURNE-SKETCH’S PATCH SH blue point brother of the above (I presume) and just like two peas in a pod.

AC Veteran

The class of the golden oldies.  What a credit to their owners

1.      BOWER’S MC TALLULAH

2.      MORELAND’S UMC TOBYTHETABBY

3.      CREATON & WALKER’S UMC LITTLEMAN RAFFLES

AC Radius

1.      DORAN’S FUDGE 5 month old brown SH Tabby, very very well grown if only 5 months old but a little less than happy by the time we got to him.

AC Neutered Female Adult or Kitten with prettiest expression

One of those “fun” classes

1.      JACKSON’S MILLIE

2.      CREATON & WALKER’S MC RAINBOW DREAMCATCHER

3.      BOWER’S MC TALLULAH

AC Neutered Adult or Kitten with the sleekest shorthair coat

1.      BOWER’S MC SANJAY

2.      PLAW’S PEPE REINA

3.      HUTCHINSON’S LILYBETH MC

AC Neutered Adult or Kitten with best groomed longhair coat

1.      COWLAYSHAW’S SMOKEY JOE

ROYAL CANIN – Black, white or Black & White Cat or Kitten

1.      DALE’S CASPER

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Mrs P Kerr

Many thanks for inviting me to judge - there was the usual lovely friendly welcome, and the show was efficiently organised by Jennifer Pinches and her committee.

AC BURMESE IMPERIAL GRAND PREMIER
1 IMP GR PR PLAWS’ CH & GR PR RAINSONG XABI ALONSO;  this lad had a lovely heavy, muscular feel, excellent coat quality, fine, short and silky, clear warm tone, tail balances, head has excellent width to top between well placed ears, deep level chin and even bite, well-defined break to profile, yellow eyes of correct shape, with rounded lower lid and obliquely set upper line, giving nice expression.

CHOCOLATE BURMESE ADULT MALE
1 CC COLLINS’ CH AUREUS CHAMPAGNE CHARLIE;  large, heavy and well developed for his age, with muscular body, limbs and proportionate tail, coat is of an attractive warm tone of chocolate, clear; head has short wedge, bite is level, but the chin falls away a little, good width to top of head, between well sized ears, yellow eyes of good size, are slightly too round in shape, and so detract from overall facial expression.
2 EDWARDS’ CH JACOU COCOCHOCOLATE DREAM; mature firm, muscular feel to this lad, well proportioned body, legs and tail, coat is very sleek, and of a warm, pale tone of chocolate, head shows good break in profile, level bite and chin; ears of proportionate size but I would prefer more width to the top of his head, pale yellow eyes are slightly small in proportion to his mature head.
FEMALE
1 CC BOB WILSON’S MAHARANI VANITY FAIR;    a lovely girl of excellent overall type, well proportioned throughout, and with superb coat of warm tone and sleek fine texture, lovely head has deep level chin, level bite, nice width to top of head between well proportioned ears, nicely rounded brow, yellow eyes have correct rounded lower lid and obliquely set upper lid, giving very typical expression.
BROWN BURMESE NEUTER
Considered for BOB only
BOB CH & PR RAWEKE MIRROR IMAGE;  nice overall muscular feel, feeling weighty for his size, glossy finish to coat, which is just a little dark in tone, head has short blunt wedge, excellent profile break and deep level chin,  nicely rounded brow, widely set ears of proportionate size, nice eye shape and set, with correct expression.
ASIAN TABBY (SPOTTED, CLASSIC, MACKEREL, TICKED) ADULT
1 CC BOB KEMP’S CH NATZKATZ JABULANI, 72/45sq BCR brown silver ticked tabby; a very pretty girl, albeit a slightly small one; lovely overall type, with firm muscular body and proportionate  limbs, tail slightly short and tapered in shape, excellent coat texture, and silver nicely ticked with dark BCR brown, brown tip to tail, head is short, with rounded brow, deep level chin, level bite, nicely shaped and set ears, with good width to top of head, green eyes of excellent shape, set and expression.
ASIAN SELF /TORTIE (INC BOMBAY) KITTEN
1 BOB n/a BRADLEY’S NEMOREZ SCARLETOHARA, blue tortie;  good overall type, with proportionate body, limbs and tail, coat is long, rather coarse in feel, and quite unsound and grey at the roots, head has a medium length wedge, level bite and chin, good break in profile, but I would prefer more width to the top of the head and that the ears were more widely set, good profile break, yellow eyes are rather small and round in shape.
CORNISH REX KITTEN, FEMALE
1 BOB n/a DESOLLA’S INDASIA MAYKIA, 33/40/4, dob 20/2/2009; well-grown, firm and muscular, nice long slim elegant legs, oval paws, and fine tail of balancing length, well covered throughout in nicely waved coat,  head has medium wedge, nice high cheekbones,  ears of proportionate size, open at base and correctly placed slightly high, bite is overshot and chin recedes; brow has flat skull curving gently at brow, high cheek bones, but muzzle is narrow and rather pointed, eyes are oval, but rather small, and this, taken together with the receding chin, gives an untypical expression to the facial expression.
DEVON REX KITTEN MALE
1 w/h, 2  RHODES’ CURLYPURPOT MOONLIT MIST (33a31ts) dob 26/10/2008; well grown, but of rather an inelegant, chunky overall appearance, with stocky limbs and rounded paws, tail of proportionate length to balance, but thick in shape, back, legs and tail are well covered in rather coarse shaggy coat, with only minimal waves apparent, tummy is covered in down, head is poorly proportioned, too narrow at the top, with ears set too upright, fair stop in profile and a reasonable whisker break, eyes are of good size, and correct slightly oblique set, giving a  nice expression.
FEMALE
1 BOB RHODES’ CURLYPURPOT HONEYPIE (33a31es) dob 04/01/2009; same father as Moonlit Mist, I see, but very different in almost every way. Excellent overall type, well grown, firm and elegant, fine tail of balancing length, well covered in coat, with down on tummy and waves developing over back, head is short, with wide cheekbones, and has a level chin and bite, excellent stop in profile, leading to flat forehead, good whisker break,  and acceptable width at the cheeks,  ears are well set, wide on the head, would prefer  that they had more width at base. Eyes are oval and correctly set, sloping upwards towards the outer edge of the ears.
2 ANDERSON’S NIDORAN SHONA LULU, (33a30bs) dob 16/12/2008; excellent overall body type, with muscular body, elegant legs, dainty oval paws, fine tail; body well covered in fine fur, with some waves developing, but quite a lot of coarse guard hairs on the lower back, head shows short broad wedge with high cheek bones, brow curves back to flat skull,  short nose, but not enough stop in profile, nor as good a  whisker break as the winner, and her ears are slightly small and less open at the base.
3 TAM’S POOLSIDE TANTALIZINGTORTIE,  (33a28) dob 14/9/2008; well proportioned girl with firm muscular body, slim legs, oval paws, tail of proportionate length, well covered throughout in soft coat, with waves starting to develop;  head has level bite but rather shallow chin, good whisker break but stop in profile only fair, and she has a small bump over her nose, ears are rather small but fairly well set wide on the head, expressive eyes are large, oval and have correct upward tilt towards the ears.
4 EDMOND’S CHARNFIELD CHIQUI (33a27x)  dob 30/10/2008; large, well-grown FN , rather lacking in elegance, with sturdy limbs and rounded paws, thick tail of balancing length, body well covered in coat, but little evidence of waves; head has level bite, good stop in profile leading back to flat brow,  end of nose rolls off and chin is shallow, some whisker break, ears are disproportionately small and held too upright, eyes are round and give face an untypical expression.
AV Foreign  Neuter - a strong class
1 PENNY’S GR PR HOADHILL FUNTIME FRANKIE, Bengal Spotted MN; extremely handsome large and muscular lad, very well proportioned, with muscular limbs, tail held low, and body elegant with a heavy feel; mature head, with neat ears, prominent whisker pads, expressive green eyes, fine coat of velvety texture, wonderful contrast between well defined coat pattern and background, which is a rich golden tone. Lovely lad, who  behaved impeccably.
2 EDMONDS’ GR CH NOTTERTS NANCY, Devon Rex FN; rather overweight, but the basic good type is still evident, tail is tapered but is rather thick, fine textured, tightly waved coat over entire body,  nice head shape with level bite and deep level chin, excellent profile, with good stop and broad flat brow, between well cupped widely spaced ears, good whisker break, expressive eyes of correct oval shape, and correct slightly oblique set.
3 LEITH’S GR PR RINTINABY RED HERRING,  Abysinnian.
AC CAT WITH 2 CC’S IC’S OR MERITS
1 COPLEY’S KEVONA SIMPLYAPERFECT END, BCR lilac silver Tiffanie;  quite lightly made lad for an entire male, elegant, but  muscular feel, excellent coat quality, with silky texture, lying nicely over body,  ruff developing and nice well furnished  tail; head shows short wedge well defined break in profile, level chin and bite, good width to top of head between well sized and shaped ears.
2 HIBB’S CHRISJAY TIA MARIA, Bengal; only a youngster and as yet quite lightly made, still developing, well proportioned and muscular, rich tones to ground colour of short fine coat, texture is fairly good, contrast is at its best on head, which  has level bite and chin, neatly shaped ears well set high on head, eyes of good shape, amber in tone.
 AC KITTEN NOT BRED BY EXHIBITOR
1 JOHNSON’S CZAR DOMBROVSKI,  Russian Blue; a lovely, well grown young male, shown in sparkling condition, super slightly crisp feel to coat, very typical of the breed, well proportioned limbs and tail,  green eyes of almond shape, ears held upright, correct slight angle at brow with flat forehead, very nice.
2  BRADLEY’S NEMOREZ SCARLETOHARA,  Asian tortie.
AC DEBUTANTE KITTEN
1 EDMOND’S CHARNFIELD CHIQUI, Devon Rex Female fit muscular feel to this girl, with elegant limbs and paws, tail in proportion, head is short, with good stop in profile, and some whisker break, bite and chin level, slight bmp over nose, top of head could do with more width and her ears are consequently held too upright, oval eyes of fairly good size and set.
AC NEUTER WITH 2 PC’S IC’S OR MERITS
1 REEVES’ ANNERA RED ENSIGN, Sorrel Abysinnian; excellent overall type, well proportioned body, limbs and tail, coat of excellent quality, fine and close lying, rich, ruddy tone, well ticked, head has gently rounded brow, medium length wedge, good width between nicely cupped ears, correct slight muzzle indentation and gentle break in profile, chin is pale cream and this pale tone extends onto upper neck.
 AC VISITOR’S NEUTER
1 PENNY’S GR PR HOADHILL FUNTIME FRANKIE, Bengal
2 LEITH’S GR PR RINTINABY RED HERRING
3 RIPLEY’S BRAMBLEWOOD MUFASA-KHAN, Bengal
AC BURMESE NEUTER
1 PLAWS’ CH & PR RAINSONG XABI ALLONSO,  Brown MN
2 HARTLEY’S PR GATTINI DANDINI, Blue MN; nice lad, overall, well proportioned body, legs and tail, coat of lovely sleek texture, with nice silvery paws and muzzle, medium length head has fairly good profile break, quite good ear set, eyes of quite nice shape and expression, yellowish-green in tone.
 AC BURMESE CAT NOT BRED BY EXHIBITOR
1 COLLINS’ GR CH ARTRO BROWN ANWEN, Brown FN; a lovely mature girl, with that typical “heavier than she looks” feel; coat of superb texture, sleek and close-lying, a few scattered white hairs over the shoulders, forgivable at almost 6 years of age; lovely head shape, with beautifully rounded dome and brow, well set ears, yellow eyes of wonderful expression,  end of nose rolls off just a tad, language left a bit to be desired.
2 HARTLEY’S MOLYNMEUX DEMEUXRE, another beautiful girl, also not in very good humour, rather light in weight, and lacks substance, felt like she may have been in season, nice sleek coat of correct pinkish tone of lilac, head has good width to top and well shaped and set ears, level bite and chin, yellow eyes of correct shape and slightly oblique set, giving correct expression.
3 McCORMICK’S AUREUS PRETTYPENNY, lilac; just a little long in the nose, otherwise very nice, too.
AC BURMESE CH, GR CH OR IMP GR CH CAT
1 WILSHAW’S CH ROSSIKHAN CENTREFOLD, lilac; a lovely firm muscular girl, not easy to handle, and used most unladylike language, well proportioned muscular body and limbs, proportionate tail, sleek coat of correct pinkish lilac caste, super width to top of head with correctly place ears of proportionate size, outer line follows that of upper head, level chin, good profile break, smouldering yellow eyes of correct shape and set.
2 TEGGS IMP GR CH BLOOMERS BARONESS BELCHAMP, lilac tortie; a very heavy, muscular feel to this lovely girl; very well proportioned, with coat of superb sleek fine texture, head has fairly short wedge, well shaped ears which she held slightly upright,  she was  looking a bit sleepy by the time I judged her, so it was difficult to assess her eye shape; excellent profile break and nicely rounded brow, deep level chin.
3 COLLINS’ CH AUREUS CHAMPAGNE CHARLIE, chocolate male.  

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Mrs V Kilby

Many thanks to Les Hall for his excellent stewarding and interest, I shall look forward to the next time.
AV SLH IMPERIAL GRAND CHAMPION, MALE.
1st. & IMP. GR.CH. Portsmouth's GR.CH. CHURSTON MUSCAR CRISPEN, 13c5)
Well grown boy.  Masculine head with a broad skull, the ears are neat and set well apart.  Good full cheeks, good profile line, chin fair.  Quite well shaped eyes, good blue eye colouring.  The points colouring is medium red.  Good coat length with fairly silky texture.   Neat well marked gloves, well tapered gauntlets.  Strong body of good length and shape, sturdy thick set limbs, the mid length tail has a full brush.

AV. SLH IMPERIAL GRAND CHAMPION, FEMALE.
1st. & IMP. GR.CH. Methven's GR.CH. LADYPAWS MARSHMALLOW, 13c10)
Lovely mature girl.  Very good head shape, good broad skull with well set medium sized ears.  Good full cheeks, good profile line and chin depth.  Well shaped eyes of medium blue colour.  Delicate lilac and cream colouring, well intermingled and present on all the points.  Full silky coat, well presented and of the palest cream colouring.  Strong well grown body with sturdy limbs, the mid length tail is full and bushy.

AOV FOREIGN GRAND PREMIER, MALE.
1st. & GR.PR. Lloyd's PR. NAMOONA CLYDIAS, 78.30)
Handsome and mature boy.  Lovely masculine head shape with well set ears, the profile line and chin depth are good.  Lovely eye shape with the typical worried look, very good bright gooseberry green eyes.  Good coat texture, good warm bronze base colouring.  Well spotted body, medium sized spots.  Good clarity to the facial markings and scarab.  The bracelets and tail ring are all well defined.  Good strong well muscled body, the limbs and tail length are in well balanced proportions.

RES. GR.PR. Bayley's PR. NEMOREZ AZUREDLIGHT, 68a)
Well grown boy, just a little uptight.  Very good head shape with a short blunt wedge, good domed top between the well set ears.  Quite a good profile break and chin depth.  Most expressive wide set eyes, gold in colour.  Well muscled strong body, limbs and tail length proportionate.  The coat and ruff are of mid length and are fairly silky in texture.

AC. BURMESE GRAND CHAMPION, MALE.
1st. & GR.CH. Collin's GR.CH. AUREUS CHAMPAGNE CHARLIE, 27b)
Well developed young boy.  Strong masculine head with a good short wedge.  Good dome on top between the well set ears.  Good profile break and chin depth.  The large eyes are wide set and most expressive and of a golden colour.  Well muscled strong body, the limbs and tail length are is well balanced proportions.  Good coat texture, good warm chocolate colouring.

RES. GR.CH. Edwards's CH. JACOU COCOCHOCOLATE DREAM, 27b)
Very young and adolescent looking for age.  The head has a short wedge, prefer a little more width at the cheeks and overall a little more masculinity.  Good top of head and ear setting.  The profile shows a good break and chin.  The oval shaped eyes are gold in colour.  Silky coat texture, good warm chocolate colouring.  The body is of good length with well balanced limbs and tail length.

TABBY POINT BIRMAN ADULT, MALE.
1st. & CH. & BOB. Francis's NORVIN ROYAL PRIDE, 13c12)
Attractive young boy.  Very good head shape with a broad skull and neatly set ears.  Good full cheeks.  Good profile line and chin depth.  The eyes are almost round in shape and of a good deep blue colouring.  All the points show well developed tabby markings in a mid blue colour.  The coat is of medium length with good silky texture.  The colour is a clear glacial white.  The gloves are neatly marked, and the gauntlets are tapered.  Good strong body of good length and shape, sturdy limbs, the mid length tail has a full brush.

2nd. Ivinson's LALOLA MISTER DARCY,13c14)
Well grown boy, head still rather adolescent in appearance.  The ears are of medium size and are well set.  Cheeks and muzzle are filling out.  Good profile line and chin depth.  Well shaped eyes of mid blue colouring.  The lilac tabby colouring is developing well on the mask, but is very faint at present on the other points.  Very good coat, lovely silky texture and with pale magnolia colouring.  Well developed strong body of good length, good thick set limbs, the mid length tail has a full brush.

TABBY POINT BIRMAN ADULT, FEMALE.
1st. & CH. Methven's LADYPAWS WHIRLYGIG, 13c1)
Well grown and attractive youngster.  Well balanced head shape, good broad skull with neatly set ears.  Good full cheeks.  Good profile line and chin depth.  The almost round shaped eyes are most expressive and of a deep blue colour.  The points all show excellent clarity to the seal tabby pattern.  The coat is of medium length with silky texture, good pale warm beige colouring.  Gloves quite neatly marked, the gauntlets are very well tapered.  I believe she became a champion today.

SEAL POINT BIRMAN NEUTER.
BOB. only. Hough's PR. GR PR LAVALNA SUNBEAM.
Mature boy.  Good strong masculine head shape.  Good broad skull, the ears are medium in size and are well set.  Fairly full cheeks.  Good profile line and chin.  The eyes are well shaped and of a deep blue colour.  Good dense warm seal colouring on all the points.  The coat is silky in texture and of medium length, with good warm beige colouring.  The gloves are neatly marked and the gauntlets are long and tapering.  Substantial body of good length and shape.  Well shaped thick set limbs, the mid length tail has a moderately full brush.

1st. & PR. Chaffe's GR.CH. & PR. MIDDLEMAY FLORENCE.
Looking good for her age.  Mature girl with a good strong head, the ears are medium in size and are well set.  Good full cheeks.  Good profile line and chin depth.  The eyes are almost round in shape and of a medium blue colour.  The points all show dense warm seal colouring.  The full silky coat is a warm beige in colour.  The gloves are neatly marked and the gauntlets tapering.  Strong well proportioned body and limbs, good tail length with a lovely full brush.

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Mrs S Luxford-Watts

Many thanks to Jennifer and her committee for their kind invitation and the delicious lunch. It was so good to have Hilary Dean stewarding for me once again, good company and lovely cats made it a most enjoyable day. We had the added bonus of some exceptionally beautiful exhibits.

AV Foreign Imperial Grand Champion Male: IMP N/A  1st DESOLLAS’ GR CH BRUNNBACKEN’S SAMBESI - 23 - M. 25.03.07. A very sweet natured boy with a good moderate wedge head with gentle contours. Moderately large well cupped and pricked ears which are well set but he is inclined to bonnet them, lacking ear tufts. Large expressive rounded almond shaped eyes set well apart which appear two tone being amber with a green ring around pupil. His profile is rather straight excepting for a bump on his nose. Level bite but his chin falls away. Good rounded muzzle. Lithe body of medium size needing a little more weight ( probably due to time of year), rounded rib cage. Slender elegant legs and neat oval paws. Tapering tail to balance which is thicker at its base. His close lying coat is short, fine and dense with a good texture. Good rich apricot base coat distinctly ticked with black. Good head and facial markings, darker spine line extends along the top of his tail to solid colour tip. Short black heels. Not quite up to this prestigious award.

AV Foreign Imperial Grand Champion Female: IMP n/a  1st FLEMMING’S GR CH SHOELINA NINA MILKINA - 16a - F. 23.03.07. A very elegant young lady of excellent Russian type and with a gentle expression. Well proportioned wedge head, short from eyes to tip of nose. Large pointed and wide at base ears which are set vertically. Well set almond shaped vivid green eyes. Profile shows a flat skull and correct angle. Level bite with lovely healthy teeth and gums. Good prominent whisker pads. Chin perhaps needs a little more depth. Long graceful body which is well muscled but needing just a little more weight, no doubt due to the time of year, long legs and small oval paws. Her tapering tail is moderately long and in proportion to her body. She is a clear blue in colour with a distinct silvery sheen. Unfortunately she is in full moult which has affected her coat quality and is my only reason for not awarding her the certificate. Her coat being rather flat due to lack of sufficient undercoat today. Sweet natured and immaculate.

AC Siamese/Balinese Imperial Grand Premier Male: IMP COPELAND’S GR PR FLOWERDEW GTX PECTATIONS - 24 - MN. 02.02.08. Very stylish young man of excellent type who is certainly living up to his name. Long even wedge head with large wide at base beautifully set ears. Lovely strong straight profile line. Well set oriental eyes of a good depth of brilliant blue. Level bite and firm chin. He is a very elegant fellow with a long svelte body, long slender legs and neat oval paws. Long tapering tail to balance. Dense seal points just showing very slight spectacles around his eyes. Body shaded in tone with his points. Short, fine and close lying coat. Shown in excellent condition. Extremely handsome and he knows it.

AOC Somali (ex. Silver) Kitten:  1st & BOB BULLIVANTS’ BARANCHRI GALADRIEL - 63b - F.  22.02.09. An absolutely delightful kitten full of quality and with a charming personality, only just 14 weeks but full of confidence. A lovely moderate wedge head with gently curving contours. Her large broad at base ears are set well apart, pricked and well cupped, tufted and with well furnished inner edges. Large almond shaped expressive amber eyes which are set obliquely and well apart, accentuated by darker surround with lighter coloured spectacles. Profile shows a slight nose break and a slight rise from the bridge of her nose to her high forehead. Shallow indentation forming her gently rounded muzzle, level bite and firm chin. She has a lovely smiling expression. Firm  muscular body well grown for her age, level back. Long legs and oval paws. Her tail length balances with her body. Her coat is soft, fine and dense with length and ticking still developing although she is well ticked over her shoulders. Good head and facial markings and dark chocolate tips to her ears. Dark chocolate shading over her spine continuing along the top of her tail to solid dark chocolate tip. Full chocolate heels. Good rich apricot base coat with ticking still to develop. Her nose leather and paw pads are pinkish chocolate.  Shown in immaculate condition. An enchanting babe beautifully presented. I nominated her for best SLH kitten which she went on win.

AC Silver Somali Kitten: 1st & BOB BULLIVANTS’ BARANCHRI GUINEVERE - 63cs - F. 13.02.09. Another lovely kitten with a good moderate wedge head with gently curving contours. Large broad at base ears are set well apart, pricked and well cupped, slightly tufted and have excellent inner furnishings. Large expressive almond shaped hazel eyes which are set obliquely and well apart, accentuated by darker surround encircled by lighter coloured spectacles. Profile shows gentle rise from the bridge of her nose to her high forehead and a slight nose break. Shallow muzzle indentation forming her gently rounded muzzle giving a lovely smiling expression. Level bite and firm chin. Firm, lithe and muscular body with a level back, well grown for her age. Long legs and oval paws. Long broad based slightly tapering tail which balances with her body, furnishing developing. Overall impression is of a glacial silvery blue. Her coat is soft, fine and dense with length and ticking still developing. Good clear silvery white base coat on her body and tail. Her ear tips and tufts, facial markings, top and tip of tail and heels are blue and she has blue shading along her spine. Her chest, belly, under tail, inside of legs and vestiges of breeches are silvery white. There is minimal tarnishing on her face, chest, and legs. Well ticked over her shoulders. Mauvish blue nose leather and paw pads. A little apprehensive at first but she soon relaxed and enjoyed a cuddle.Very sweet natured and in immaculate condition - beautifully presented.

AC Bi-Bicolour Ragdoll Kitten: 1st & BOB HASSETT’S HAPPYTYME OPHELIA - 66 31a - F. 10.09.08. Well grown girl with a very sweet temperament. Good broad head with flat plane and good width between her well set ears of medium size. Profile shows medium length nose with gentle dip and retrouse tip. Her well opened eyes are set well apart and are slightly oblique, clear blue in colour with a darker blue ring around pupil at present. Level bite, firm chin and good muzzle. Good length to her solid body, medium length quite substantial legs and large rounded paws with toe tufts. Long slightly tapering tail which is quite well furnished. Her coat length is developing well and it is dense and silky in texture. She has a balanced inverted white V on her mask and her white markings are correct. Good bluish grey points colour. Her body colour is bluish white with a couple of patches of white over her back. Shown in lovely condition.

British SH Lilac Kitten: 1st & BOB n/a  2nd.    PERHAL’S ADMIOSH LAVENDER LUPIN -  15c - F. 25.12.08. Sweet little girl with a good round head. Slightly generous ears at present which have rounded tips and are quite well set but she does have rather a tall forehead. Well set wide open round eyes of good size, pale gold in colour with a green inner rim around pupil at present. Profile shows rounded forehead and short, straight, fairly broad nose and prominent chin. Good full cheeks. Unfortunately her bite is very definitely undershot which is initially given away by her protruding chin. Short neck. Her body is a little rangy at this stage, level back. Quite sturdy legs and firm round paws. Medium length tail which is thicker at the base. Her coat is short and has a reasonably crisp texture but needs a little more density being rather open today. Her colour looks rather dark and lacks the required pinkish tone in the hall lighting. Ghost rings visible on her tail. Pinky lilac paws pads and nose leather. Shown in lovely condition. 1st and BOB n/a due to her bite.

Devon Rex Adult Female: CC n/a 1st. TAMS’  CH. BOUNTIFUL MISSMARPLE - 33a 36. F. 18.09.03. I was sorry not to award this mature girl her CC but she appears to have a slight nose break rather than a definite stop which certainly cannot be felt. She is a very dark chocolate indeed. Good little head with lovely expressive Devon eyes which are large, wide set and oval in shape. Large wide based ears which need more breadth between and lack ‘jug handles’. High cheek bones. Good whisker break. Level bite but her chin needs more strength. Good muzzle. She has what I would term  a ‘short coupled’  body which is muscular and her legs are in balance with her body, neat oval paws. Tapering tail to balance. She has a lovely coat which is short, dense and soft in texture and covered in neat even waves all over and so nice not to see any guard hairs. 

2nd. MURPHY’S KALTES RHAPSODY INBLUE - 33a 16 - F. 18.08.08. Very young and immature but with a lot of good points and with the elegance a lot of Devons have lost, I would like to see her when she has had time to mature and her coat has fully developed. At present she has a good Devon head but needs much more width between her very large and wide at base ears. She has wide set large eyes which are more round than oval in shape. Her profile shows a stop which needs a little more definition and a short nose with a small bump on it. Whisker break. Good muzzle, level bite and firm chin. Elegant muscular body of medium size, long slender legs and neat oval paws. Stands tall. Tapering tail to balance. Her coat at the moment is very short indeed but it is soft with tiny waves over her spine and in a delightful shade of blue. Good to see another without any guard hairs.

Cornish Rex Neuter: Considered for BOB only and awarded MARSHALL’S GR PR BANE AURELIO DEMELZA - 33 30d - FN. 08.09.04. I have judged this girl several times over the last few years and it is good to see her again. She has put on quite a bit of weight since we last met which doesn’t do her any favours. She has a lovely Cornish head and her coat is in super nick.

Tabby Point Siamese Adult Female: 1st CC & BOB PALMER’S STYPERSON TOP-DRAWER - 32 1 - F. 01.07.08. An extremely stylish girl of super type. Long well proportioned wedge head with excellent width between her very large wide at base well set ears which unfortunately seem to ‘droop’ when relaxed but when alert she can hold them up. Her oriental eyes are a deep intense brilliant blue but are fractionally deep in set. Super profile line. Her bite is level but untidy. Strong chin. Long elegant svelte body, long slender legs and small oval paws. Long tapering tail to balance. Short fine and close lying coat in excellent condition. Super thumb prints on the backs of her ears. Clear tabby markings on her points showing M on her forehead, lovely cheek ribbons and very well spotted whisker pads, her legs are well marked and her tail is ringed. Her body is lightly shaded in tone with her points. A very lovely girl with a super temperament and shown in immaculate condition.

Chocolate Point Siamese Neuter: 1st PC & BOB BLACKBOURN’S PLEZETOBE PRINCE CHARMING - 24b - MN. 15.05.08. Just over a year old and still with some maturing to do. Even wedge head of good length with good width between his large wide at base ears. His profile is virtually straight. Well set oriental eyes of bright vivid blue. Bite OK but his chin needs a little more strength. Elegant neck, long svelte body and long slender legs, neat oval paws. Long tapering tail to balance. Short close lying coat. Very good warm milk chocolate points colour  showing excellent contrast to his lightly shaded ivory body colour. In lovely condition.

2nd. COUSINS’ PR. RENDZINA BOND JAMESBOND - 24b - MN. 13.09.06. A handsome mature boy of lovely type but unfortunately his points colour lets him down badly. Well proportioned strong even wedge head of correct length. Good width between his large wide at base well set ears. Good profile line. His oriental eyes are a little deep in set and lack the brightness and depth of colour of winner’s. Level bite and firm chin. Long muscular body, long slender legs and neat oval paws. Tapering tail to balance. His points colour is virtually seal in appearance and his body colour is more in keeping with a seal with quite heavy shading in tone with his dark points colour. Short close lying coat. Shown in excellent condition.

Apricot Point Siamese Neuter: 1st PC & BOB AGGETT’S AMYDAY SOLAR LIGHT - 32fn - MN. 21.08.06. A very elegant boy with a good length to his wedge head and good width between his large wide based well set ears. His oriental eyes are of a good depth of brilliant blue but they are just a little deep in set. Level bite with only one incisor left now. Rather a weak chin. Long svelte body, long slender legs and neat oval paws. His tapering tail is rather thick.  Good apricot points colour with a warm creamy white body colour shaded in tone with his points.  

Caramel Point Siamese Neuter: 1st PC & BOB DAVIES’ PR RENDZINA PUSSYGALORE - 24n - FN. 13.09.06. A well balanced girl with quite a moderate but well proportioned wedge head with well set, large wide based ears which have good width between. Virtually straight profile. Well set oriental eyes of a very good depth of brilliant blue. Level bite and firm chin. Medium sized muscular body, long slender legs and neat oval paws. Tapering tail to balance. Good caramel points colour and her body is shaded in tone with her points. Short close lying coat. Shown in excellent condition.

AC Limit BSH Cat: 1st JAY’S JANSTAN GEEWIZ JENSON - 15b - M. 01.05.08. Handsome fellow just 13 months of age but very mature and of excellent size and substance. Broad round head just needing a little more breadth between his ears at present. Ears well set, rounded at tips and reasonably small. Lovely large round and well opened eyes of excellent depth of gold which are set wide apart. Profile shows a lovely rounded forehead and a fairly short broad straight nose. Lovely full cheeks. Level bite and firm chin. Short thick neck. Cobby body with a short level back held low on his short and very sturdy legs. Deep chest. Large round firm paws. Medium length tail which is thicker at the base and has a rounded tip. His colour is a good rich chocolate which pales a little towards the roots but he is moulting. His coat is short,very dense with a good crisp texture.  Gentle and easy to handle.

2nd. FIGGINS’ HINDERSLYNE OF HYSSOP - 28 - F. 14.07.08. Lovely compact well grown girl of very good type only just adult. Lovely round head with good width between her neat well set ears. Good rounded forehead and short broad straight nose. Wide open round eyes of good size which are set wide apart, gold in colour. Lovely full cheeks. Level bite and firm chin. Short thick neck. Cobby body with a short level back. Low on her short sturdy legs and round firm paws. Shortish tail which is thicker at the base with rounded tip. Her coat is short and dense but rather soft in texture today. Her colouring is a mixture of sound medium blue well intermingled with pale cream fairly evenly distributed. Easy to handle and shown in excellent physical condition.

3rd.  WESTERMAN’S FINEGOLD  SILVER BUCKLE - 18 - F. 14.04.08. She has a round head with quite good width between her ears. Rounded forehead. She has a medium length straight broad nose. Well set round wide open eyes of light green. Her cheeks are developing. Her bite is level and chin is firm. Good substance to her fairly cobby body with a level back. Sturdy legs and firm round paws. Medium length tail with thickness at its base and rounded tip. She has very good contrast to her pattern of dense black markings on a silver ground.  Good head and facial markings, M on forehead, cheek ribbons and well spotted whisker pads. Unfortunately the butterfly on her shoulders is incomplete as are the oysters on her flanks. Broken and unbroken necklaces and good leg bracelets. Her tail is well ringed and ends in a solid black tip, her tummy is well spotted. Her coat is short and dense with crispness to its texture. In lovely condition.

4th. JAY’S JANSTAN GOFORIT THEO - 15c - M. 01.05.08.  Litter brother to winner and very similar in type. He is also very well grown and mature for his age. Large round head with small ears which need more width between and which he holds rather tall at present. Large round well opened eyes of good depth of gold in colour and set wide apart. Profile shows rounded forehead and medium length straight broad nose. Good full cheeks. Level bite and firm chin. Short thick neck. Cobby body held low on short sturdy legs and large firm paws. Medium length tail thicker at its base. His lilac colour is sound but looks rather dark and lacking the pinkish tone in the hall lighting. His short coat has very good density but it is soft in texture. Ghost rings are visible on his tail.

AC Senior BSH Cat: 1st. DAVISON’S GR CH ANTIGUASON SILVER ZINNIA - 30s - F. 17.05.05. Really compact girl with a lovely broad round head with small ears set well into the contours of her head. Profile shows rounded forehead and a short broad nose which has a bump on it. Large wide open round eyes set well apart and hazel in colour. Lovely full cheeks. Level bite and firm chin. Short thick neck. Cobby body held low on her short sturdy legs and round firm paws. Short level back and deep chest. Medium length tail which is thicker at base and has a rounded tip. Her coat is short, dense and has an excellent crisp texture. Good head and facial pattern, body well spotted with just a few linkages over her ribs. Tail well ringed with solid black tip. In lovely condition.

2nd. MARTIN’S GR CH ADSETSH BLUE SAFFIRE - 16 - F. 09.09.06. Lovely broad round head with well set but slightly generous ears which are rather open at base. Well set large round eyes of good depth of gold. Profile shows rounded forehead with short, broad nose with a small bump on it. Good full cheeks. Level bite and firm chin. Short thick neck. Cobby body with a short level back. Sturdy legs and round firm paws. Medium length tail thicker at base. Her colour is a lovely shade of mid blue and her coat is short and dense but with rather a soft texture. Shown in lovely condition.

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Mr S Parkin

My thanks to Jenny and the committee for the kind invitation to judge Heather Bradley who came and organised me so well and looked after the cats wonderfully, I hope we can do it again.

Chocolate / Lilac Abyssinian Adult
1st CC & BoB Miskelly’s GLENDAVAN GETTA MAUVE-ON Lilac Female’s 17/04/08
Dainty youngster, overall very good Abyssinian type well balanced body and limbs, neat oval paws, tail in proportion with good width at the base.  Head is a moderate wedge with gentle contours. Distinct nose break, chin a little shallow but not weak, level bite. Well shaped muzzle, eyes of good shape and set, a deep amber in colour.  Large ears set to follow the line of the wedge. Very well defined facial markings, white on lips and chin, no bars or necklets.  Well defined spine line, lilac tail tip, some lilac on the hocks. Coat a little long but fine and has resilient texture, base coat rather light but lilac ticking is distinct. The depth of the lilac colour is very good indeed.  Stood well to good effect a very happy exhibit who made it very easy to assess her.

Russian Blue Kitten
1st & BoB Johnson’s KASHYK CZAR DOMBROVSK’s Male 08/10/08
Very well grown boy, body long and elegant, whist having a solid feel to it. Long legs with neat oval feet. Tail balances the body with a slight taper to the tip. Head shows a short wedge with well developed whisker pads, good width to the muzzle. Strong chin with an even bite.  Profile shows a clearly defined angle with a very shallow curve to the nose.  Top of head is very nearly flat, large ears set upright, but a little low on the face.  Eyes almond in shape, commensurate with the head in size and set wide, colour very well developed, a bright green with a muddy outer rim. Coat short and fine beginning to show some density on the flanks but flatter along the spine.  Medium blue with very little shading to the roots, faint tail rings discernable. Slivering very well developed over the whole of the body, head and limbs. A very well behaved boy who was very happy beings assessed and went on to win Overall Foreign exhibit.

Usual Abyssinian Male Neuter
A very high quality class with two outstanding exhibits
1st PC & BoB Reeves’s PR ANNERA LYNX 20/09/06
A well balanced exhibit. A mature boy of good size. The body has a hard muscular feel. Tail in proportion to the body and gently tapers from a broad base. Head shows a moderate wedge, with a very good top of head, large well set ears, with small tufts. Expressive almond-shaped eyes, with good depth of colour. Muzzle just a fraction fine but shows a good whisker indent. In profile, a gentle nose break with a rather domed nose. Firm chin, several teeth missing but bite appears level. Some white restricted to the chin, no bars and a hint of well broken necklet. Coat short and fine, with a resilient texture, very rich apricot undercoat, with no grey roots, very well ticked. Clearly defined spine line, a little black on the hocks and a good length of solid black tail tip.  A very happy exhibit who stood well on the trolley showing himself off to good effect, and made assessing him a pleasure.
2nd Mappin’s GR PR SYRINX SCHERZO (23) MN 24/09/05
Another well grown exhibit. Overall shows very good conformation, with a powerful and hard body.  Well balanced tail with good width at the base. Excellent top of head.  Large well set ears, with tufts.  Expressive eyes of good shape and set. Head has gently rounded contours.  Muzzle is rather fine but has a good whisker break. Good depth of chin with missing teeth but bite appears level. Good facial markings.  White limited to under the chin. No bars or necklets. Warm apricot basecoat with well defined ticking.   Clear spine line small solid tail tip, small amount of black up the hocks.  Some dark roots across the shoulders. Short fine coat with good resilient texture.  Bit of a grumbler but came out for a full assessment.

AV Foreign Adult
1st Hawkins’s CH HIBREEZE NIMNUAN LALIWAN, Female Korat, 12/07/00
Beautiful example of the desired semi-cobby body of the Korat. Very good muscle tone on a strong bone structure. Leg in proportion to the body with near oval paws. Tail balances the body, tapering from a broad base.  Head has a well balanced heart shape, a flat forehead with good top of head. Large, high set ears with a wide base.  Beautiful, large rounded eyes, an even gooseberry green in colour, but with a high luminosity. Profile shows a slight stop and a downward curve to the nose, strong chin and a level bite.   Coat is short and fine with a glossy sheen. A pale mid blue with extensive silver tipping over the whole exhibit. Some vestigial tail rings. An exhibit who was quite content to come out purr standing well for a full assessment.
2nd Fleming’s GR CH SHOELINA NINA MILKINA, Female Russian Blue, 23/03/07
Mature female with a long elegant body, although I would like to see a little more muscle on the back and rump. Long slim legs with neat oval feet, tail in proportion to the body and tapers gently to the tip.  Head has a short wedge with distinct whisker pads. Firm chin and an even bite. Profile shows a strongly defined angle, flat top of head, with well spaced, vertically set ears.  Eyes, almond in shape, well set with good width between them. The eye colour is a clear bright green. Coat short and soft, shorter on the back compared to the flanks, some plushness on the flanks. A sound mid blue. Silvering in evidence over the whole exhibit but very distinct on the limbs. Faint tail rings. A very relaxed exhibit who was happy to show herself off.
3rd Murphy’s KALTES RHAPSODY INBLUE.

AC Breeders Cat
1st Murphy’s KALTES RHAPSODY INBLUE, Female Devon Rex, 18/08/08
Dainty yet muscular youngster. Well balanced body with good width to chest. Legs commensurate to the body with neat oval paws. Tail in proportion to the body. Head has a short wedge wide across the top of head, with prominent high cheek bones.  Strong muzzle and most pleasing to see a good depth of chin with an even bite. Large oval eyes, well set.  Large ears low set.  Body is evenly covered but sadly waves were restricted to the head, limbs and tail. A very relaxed girl who handled well.
2nd Miskelly’s GLENDAVAN SPELLBOUND, Female Usual Abyssinian, 03/10/07
Rather dainty for her age but the body has a firm feel to it. Legs balance the body, tail is proportionate in length but needs more width at the base. Medium wedge but the muzzle is rather long and fine. Profile shows a slight nose break, firm chin and an even bite. Large almond shaped eyes well set. Ears of good shape and set. Distinct facial markings, white on chin and extending a little way down the throat. Faint leg barring, distinct spine line, black extending well up the hocks and a solid black tail tip. Coat short but a little soft, well ticked.  A happy exhibit who was anxious to come out and showed herself off very well.
3rd Nugent’s GOLDSUN AMNIRIS.

AC Novice Cat
1st Fleming’s SHOELINA TAHITI TROT, Female Russian Blue, 24/08/08
A rather dainty girl but very well proportioned. Body has a firm, hard feel to it. Legs, slim and commensurate to the body.  Tail is well matched to the body for length with a slight taper to the tip.
Head shows really super Russian expression, short wedge, well developed whisker pads, giving good breadth to the muzzle.  Strong chin and an even bite. Very slight curve to the profile resulting in a clearly defined angle, leading to a flattened top of head. Large well set eyes, almond in shape, set wide. A clear bright green in colour. Ears of good shape and size set vertically high on the head. Coat still a little kittenish but beginning to develop density. A pale-to- medium blue, with slivering very well developed for her age. At present ghost tabby markings are evident on the flanks and spine as well as faint tail rings. I hope that these will clear as she develops because she has such a Russian feel to her. Very relaxed and happy to come out and purr for my steward.

AC Junior Cat
1st Leek & Jenkins’s REKSIF DANUBE DANCER, Male Russian Blue, 07/02/08
Rather small for his age, he needs to mature, at present he is very much out of balance.  Needs to put on some muscle. Stands well on long slender legs, neat oval paws.  Well balanced tail with a slight taper to the tip. Head shows a reasonable short wedge, but lacks strength to the muzzle and any prominence to the whisker pads producing a sharp and snipey look to him. Profile shows a rather shallow angle, chin is sound with a level bite.  Ears set at a very slight angle but of good shape. Eyes a slightly rounded almond shape, the colour a clear strong green.  Coat is beginning to develop the plushiness of a double coat, a mid blue in colour, blue to the roots, silvering on face and limbs. An exhibit who was happy to come out, and was very demanding of attention and fuss.

AC kitten 6 months 1 day – 9 months
1st L Rhodes’s CURLYPURPOT MOONLIT MIST, Male Devon Rex, 26/10/08
Well proportioned boy but not as large as I would prefer for his age. Body has a hard feel to it with good width to the chest. Long legs with small oval paws. Tail in balance with the body for length. Elegant neck. Head shows a broad, short wedge high cheekbones. Profile shows a just acceptable stop. Pleasing to see a strong chin and an even bite. Large oval eyes, ears large but set too high.  Body is evenly covered with soft fur; the tail however is best described as rather bushy, waves over the whole exhibit. Handle well out of the pen.   
2nd Edmond’s CHARNFIELD CHIQUI Female Neuter Devon Rex, 30/10/08
Well grown girl but lacks real Devon expression Needs more strength in the cheekbones, ears set too high and breadth to the chest. On the plus side she has a good stop a shallow but not receding chin with as level bite. Well covered but lacks waves over most of her body. A little tetchy by handled well enough for a full assessment.
3rd Tarns’s POOLSIDE TANTALIZINGTORTIE.
 
AC Foreign Neuter NOT bred by Exhibitor Neuter
1st Mappin’s GR PR SYRINX SCHERZO.
2nd Russell’s CAMACOONA VALENTINO, Male Neuter Thai Lilac, 14/02/08
A very well grown and mature youngster. Powerful muscular body. Well balanced legs, neat oval paws, tail in harmony with the body tapering gently from a broad base to the tip. Head has a well formed heart shape although the forehead is still a little rounded at present.  Large, high set ears, flaring at the base. Very expressive eyes large and full with a clear green eye colour.  Profile shows a slight stop short nose with a gentle downward curve. Strong chin and an even bite.  Coat fine and short lies well. A warm lilac with evident silver tipping, lilac to the roots. Like is blue cousins, a very vocal lad but came out and handled well, permitting a full assessment.  My congratulations on being the first Thai Lilac to win an Intermediate certificate.
3rd Reeves’s ANNERA RED ENSIGN.

AC Foreign Debutante Neuter
1st Chapman’s CH MYLEENUS AVONLADY, Female Sorrel Abyssinian, 20/11/05
A deep sorrel colour overall. Medium sized girl, well balanced overall.  Firm feel to the body. Tail in harmony with the body, tapering from a broad base.  Slender legs, with small oval paws. Head has a moderate wedge, with a very good top of head. Well defined nose break with a small bump to the nose. Good depth to the chin level bite. Eyes of good shape and set but a fraction smaller than I would prefer. Well set ears, following the line of the wedge, small tufts. Good facial markings no white with cream on lips and chin. Two well broken necklets, no leg barring. Solid spine line and chocolate tail tip, some chocolate on the hocks. Coat short and fine with good texture. Deep apricot base coat well ticked with chocolate.  Handled well out of the pen.
2nd Jones’s WHAFACE HUGH, Male Neuter Brown Spotted Bengal, 30/08/08
A very angry boy who was very unhappy out of the pen. Overall conformation appears quite good but the dark cast to the coat spoils the rufus basecoat. Body of good length but needs to fill out a little. Head is broad but needs more strength to the muzzle, whisker pads present but not prominent.  Bite not assessed. Mobile medium ears, large rounded eyes. Clear definition of spots despite the dark cast to the coat.  Some glitter on the limbs and face a little ticking in the coat. Sadly the assessment was not a pleasure for the cat or my steward and myself.
3rd Jones’s WHAFACE HEFF.

AC Junior Neuter
1st Russell’s CAMACOONA VALENTINO.
2nd Dean’s AMAROGUE MORRIS MINOR, Male Neuter Sphynx, 03/1 1/07
Very well grown boy, medium body with good muscle tone, legs and tail in proportion to the body. Oval paws with long toes showing thick paw pads. Head has a balanced modified wedge showing prominent cheekbones, very good top of head profile shows a medium stop, chin lacks depth and falls away a little but has an even bite. Whisker pads fairly well developed but I feel he needs a little more strength to the muzzle. Very striking almond shaped eyes with good depth of colour. Ears large well set, and of good shape.  Evenly covered with a fine layer of down with the desired chamois texture. A very friendly exhibit quite content to come out for assessment.

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Mrs P Perkins

A big thank you to Jenny and the Gang at Merseyside for the invitation to judge at this friendly and well run show. There were some quality cats and kittens to handle, I enjoyed my day.  Special thanks to Jennifer Maddrell for all her help and company.
PERSIAN RED SELF ADULT
1ST. CC & BOB. STEPHENSONS WESTHOLME ROCKNROLL – (9.4.08) Friendly well groomed youngster. Compact build, short thick legs. rounded top of head, small ears well furnished. Nose short with good break, firm chin and level bite. Big round orange eyes. Coat a good strong red to back, slightly paler to sides, wide short tail to balance – alert youngster.
PERSIAN TORTOISESHELL ADULT
1ST. CC & BOB SMITHS BESSJET TIGERLILY – (11.7.08) Cobby solid youngster who I liked as a kitten. 4 square build with sturdy short legs, round head, small ears, side set and nicely furnished. Big wide open eyes of a rich copper, short nose, good break, firm chin, bright alert expression.  Thick soft coat with well defined red and black patching to head and shoulders, deepening on back, legs and feet broken, finished off with a short bushy two tone tail –lively lass, nice to handle.
PERSIAN TORTIE, CHOCOLATE TORTIE AND WHITE ADULT
BOB THORNBURNS CH. ALINDAS TUPPENCE HA’PENNY – (22.3.08) Attractive girl with a soft well groomed coat, pristine white with well defined red and black patches. Rounded top of head, neat ears, super rich eye colour – quality lady.
1ST. & CC MILICANS CULLYKHAN HONEY PIE – (4.9.08) Only just 9 months but a very attractive girl with good bone and substance, coat still quite fluffy but showing good sound patching of red and black, crisp white, colour to face, head and legs, short tail. Good width between ears, they just need to drop slightly, big round wide open eyes of a sound orange, nose showing good break, firm chin, jaw a tad narrow as yet – a very promising young lass with a lovely temperament.
NORWEGIAN FOREST ADULT MALE.
1ST. CC & BOB ELMS NOYNAROCK SOLAMAN – (2.5.08) Blue & White who was long in the body with strong high legs, a touch lean in build but was obviously a working lad. Triangular shape to head, ears set well wide at base, straight profile, greenish eyes obliquely set, nice expression. Thick coat rather shaggy, needing a touch more preparation, dark blue with white to feet and ruff, very long tail past his shoulders, he was a bit on edge did not like his neighbour, but handled OK.
2ND. JONES JUNDERKATTENS JOHN LENNON - (19.2.08) Red Tabby who was long and lean in the body, high legs, rounded paws. Head triangular, almost straight profile just a slight dip, bright hazel eyes a little deep set, ears wide based, set in the contours of his head. Coat needing much more preparation, again he is a working lad, colour a good red, showing some tabby markings, long tail to shoulders – not too happy to be handled. 
FEMALE
1ST HIGHAMS VESLEMOY COCOA CHLOE – (25.8.08) Tortie Smoke who at just over 9 months was well developed, long body, good strong high legs, big tufted feet, nice substance. Bright alert expression, large oblique set eyes, straight profile, strength to chin. ears wide based, well furnished, just needing to drop to side a little.
Very nice texture to coat, thick but soft, shaggy tummy and trousers, nice ruff, bright tortie colours with nice contrasts to undercoat, very long full tail tapering slightly reaching shoulders – laid back lass.
2ND. HALLS BAGGINS FIELD OF GOLD – (29.1.08) well made Brown Tabby with good strong bone, length to body, high legs, rounded feet. Good straight profile, ears wide based fitting into her triangular head shape, depth to chin. Eyes greenish just a little deep set. Well groomed thick coat showing classic tabby markings on a warm ground. Full frill framing her face, long ringed tail – gentle lass who ran winner close.
3RD. DAVIES ROWGARNOR GABRIELA – (26.4.08) Blue Silver Tabby & White, long and lean in body, strong legs, big rounded feet. Head a nice triangular shape, straight profile, wide based ears, slightly forward set, big greenish oblique set to eyes, firm chin. Well groomed coat, silvery ground with blue tabby markings, ruff coming in, tail long needing a little more furnishing – friendly lass.
AOC MAINE COON NEUTER
BOB SWINBURN PR. STUKELIN ROARING THUMDER – (5.1.01) Mature Red Tabby & White in excellent show condition.  Strong bone, long body, thick high limbs. Head broad with high set wide based ears, curve to nose, square muzzle, bright oblique set eyes.  Thick coat showing good dark red tabby markings on a softer red ground, white to paws, long well furnished tail –  quality boy with a lovely temperament.
1ST. & CC. FARNLEYS COONARIA FIRESTORM – (25.1.08) Red Classic Tabby, another in excellent condition.  Massive build, long muscular body, thick high legs and big rounded feet. Masculine head with ears held high, wide at base, tipped and feathered. Broad nose with gentle curve, strong square muzzle, chin, lips and nose in line, eyes hazel oblique set, just a touch deep set. Thick well groomed coat, clear classic tabby markings on a warm red ground, M, eye lines to face.  Long ringed tail – super natured lad.
2ND. WALSH OLTOMAINE BILL THEKID – (24.11.06) Black & White, mature head, ears wide at base, eyes slightly oblique set, strong square muzzle, firm chin. thick soft glossy black coat, white to feet, paws, chin and chest, lots of white whiskers, tail long and well furnished reaching just past shoulders – lovely boy to handle.
3RD. COXALLS PURDYSTON TOBIAS – (2.11.07) Black Smoke & White coat a little seasonally short but glossy black with good overall silvery contrasts, tail long and well furnished reaching shoulders. Well set ears, curve to nose, eyes hazel and obliquely set – another boy with a super temperament.
SIBERIAN NEUTER ASSESSMENT
MERIT TO WAREINGS ALEXANDRITE TASHA – (6.6.08) Attractive lass of just 12 months, head developing nicely, good cheek bones, large oval hazel eyes with a rounded lower line, slight curve to nose. Body just a little long and adolescent but nice bone and already has the “heft”, large feet and paws. Tail broad and well furnished.  Tabby markings to head legs and tail, body rather diffused, undercoat starting to thicken up, back coat developing a coarser texture – delightful temperament just a bit shy, promising girl.
AC PERSIAN CAT NOT BRED BY EXHIBITOR (PART 1)
1ST. CASE GEMKIN JAZZY JASPER – Super Red/White Bi-Colour boy who at just over 9 months, has bone and substance, strong broad head, super big copper eyes, short nose, lovely thick well groomed coat, a rich red, with the minimum white – laid back youngster.
2nd. HUTCHINSONS CH. HERRAFARESIAN BUTTER BALL – Mature Cream with a super gentle nature. Coat soft, changing at present, some old coat to back, paler cream to sides and head. Bushy flowing tail.
1ST. FARSON AND JONES COMMODOR’S DUSTY OF NOTORIETY – Black/White Bi-Colour boy with super rich eye colour.
PART 2.
1ST. TYRELLS ONNYDALE AMZENIBUFFALOBILL – Blue Exotic with a nice even blue coat, a little seasonally soft.  Solid compact build, rounded head, orange eyes, short nose, good break, fat cheeks.  Tail thick with rounded end. – friendly boy.
2ND. CONWAYS SUPERRNOVA TABBY TH. – Brown Tabby Exotic wearing a coat of excellent thick texture, good overall tabby markings. Apple head, with small ears, short nose, slightly undershot, firm chin. Thick tail well ringed – gentle youngster.
AC PERSIAN CAT WITH 2CC’S, IC’s or MERITS
1st. HIGGINS ALINDAS BAM BAM – Quality Black/White Bi-Colour, lovely soft full coat, dense black with pristine white. Rounded head, width between neat ears, firm chin, short broad nose, short wide tail.  Cobby compact build, thick legs. gentle boy.
AC PERSIAN MAIDEN CAT.
1ST. MILLICANS CULLYKHAN HONEY PIE
2ND. FARSON & JONES COMMEDORE’S TRUELOVE – Blue Tortie & White, rather small and light in weight, pretty expression, lovely eye shape and colour, neat ears. Coat a little short but pristine white and pastel patches – sweet temperament.
AC PERSIAN NOT BRED BY EXHIBITOR – KITTEN
1ST. DAVIES HIGHSPOT GOLDENBOY – Red Shaded Cameo of 7 months, already has excellent bone and substance, strong legs. Broad head with large orange eyes, firm chin, well set ears.  Very nice shaded coat, tipping a bit darker on back, excellent cream white overall contrasts, bushy wide tail – very friendly lad. 
AC PERSIAN KITTEN (6 – 9 MONTHS)
1ST. DAVIES HIGHSPOT GOLDENBOY
2ND. MITCHELLS SLINKYPAWS BUDDY LOVE – Red Tabby Exotic lad, strong bone and well padded. Coat thick but a very dull red, fair tabby markings.  Round head, fat cheeks, eyes colour not sorted, thick tail - gentle nature
AC RADIUS PERSIAN NEUTER
1ST. SEYMOURS BRYLOU SHORTCUT – Solid chunky Blue Spotted Tabby of 11 months. Round apple head, big orange eyes, short nose, ears a little open.  Thick dense coat, nice tabby to head, sides and legs, rather diffused as yet to back – gentle lad.
AC SEMI-LH KITTEN (3-6) MONTHS
1ST. LISTERS COONARIA SANDPAPER KISSES – Super Classic Tabby & White Maine Coon youngster. Excellent markings to a soft coat, white to chest and paws. Super large high wide based ears, long tips, bright oblique eyes, firm chin. At 5 months has length to body and legs, very long tail super natured lass. 
2ND. BULLIVANTS BARANCHRI GALADRIEL – 63b delightful Chocolate Somali of just 14 weeks. Already showing a ‘smiley’ expression, moderate head shape, ears set nicely apart, inner furnishings, slight nose break to profile, large expressive eyes set obliquely, surround a pale chocolate with lighter spectacles, some pencil lines developing. Still wearing a baby fluffy kitten coat with guard hairs, soft apricot to base, ticking a light warm chocolate, mid chocolate to facial markings, toe tufts, heels and just showing along spine line and tail, tail long and starting to fill out – a promising baby with a super friendly temperament, ran winner close.
3RD. BULLIVANTS BARANCHRI AUTUMN FUGARA – Tortie Classic Tabby Maine Coon lass with super ear set.
X3rd. JONES DOMUSFELIUM AMORE MIO – Lively Seal Birman youngster with good eye colour.
AC NEUTER WITH 3 PC’s, IC’s OR MERITS.
1ST. PORTERS PR. NOYNAROCK XANADU – Black Norwegian boy, super temperament.  Length to body, good bone, strong legs, well padded. Triangular head, ears wide based and sitting well into shape of head, straight profile, thick dense black coat, long flowing tail.
2ND. CHAFFE GR. CH. & PR. MIDDLEMAY FLORENCE – Grand Seal Birman lady of over 8 years, soft well groomed coat, dense seal to ears and mask, neat white paws and even gauntlets. Good blue eyes colour, slight curve to profile, finished off with a bushy seal tail.

3RD. SWIFTS CH. & PR. NITERAP SWEET PETE - Solid well made Silver Tabby & White Maine Coon.
X 3RD. ALLENS PR. SPIRITDANCERS DARCEY – Mature Seal Bi-Colour Ragdoll boy.
HP SECTION
AC NEUTERED ADULT OR KITTED – RESCUED STRAY.
1ST. CREATON & WALKERS UMC LITTLEMAN RAFFLES – Cracking White Semi-Longhair lad of nearly 11 years.  Bright and alert, strong bone, well padded, lovely temperament.  Pristine white coat, long white full tail -  in lovely show condition.   

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Mrs B Prowse

Thank you Jennifer for the invitation to judge once again at the Merseyside. I had a lovely day and handled some lovely cats with the help of Lisa Buck. Lisa came especially to steward for me and she handled the cats with great care and consideration. Thanks Lisa I look forward to the next time.

AC PERSIAN SELF PREMIER

GRPC MS H WHITE’S CH & PR SHARISHIMA THE GOV’NOR (4) MN 13/1/06 – Red of excellent shape and size. Lovely balanced Persian type. Large round head with good width between neat well furnished ears. Round expressive orange eyes. Short snub nose with good break and full pink leather. Good bite. Full cheeks strong chin. Well prepared rich red coat showing very slight tabby markings to head and legs. Dinky tail. Lovely temperament.

RES GR PC MR J COX MBE PR SSAFASEC DAGWOOD BUMSTEAD (5) MN 21/6/07 – Cream of good shape and just needing to fill out now. He is cobby and stands on short fat legs. Round head with good width between neat ears. Round expressive copper eyes. Short broad nose with good stop. Full cheeks firm chin. Coat well prepared and a good shade of cream, it is a little unsound at the moment. Tail in proportion to his body.

AC BIRMAN PREMIER MALE

GR PC MISS N HOUGH’S GR PR LAVALNA SUNBEAM (13c1) MN 1/5/07 – Seal Point Birman of good size and shape. Head is broad and rounded and he has medium sized ears that are spaced well apart. Eyes are almost round and a deep shade of blue. Nose is medium in length with a slight dip in profile. Cheeks rounded with slightly weak chin. Level bite. Well prepared coat that is a little shady on the surface but clear underneath. He has a full ruff and trousers.  Matching dark brown points colour. Pure white gloves which are scalloped. Socks pure white covering the entire back paws. Good length to gauntlets. Tail bushy and in proportion to the body.

 AC BIRMAN PREMIER FEMALE

GR PC MR & MRS WALKER’S PR LACHMERE LALITA (13c18) FN 22/6/05 – Blue Tortie Tabby Point Birman who is a real little madam but she is all talk and let us know in no uncertain way that she was not impressed with us. Lovely shape and size. Body long and she stands on legs that are medium in length on short strong paws. Broad and rounded head with good width between medium sized ears. Almost round medium blue eyes. Nose medium in length with a slight dip in profile. Bite level. Pure white symmetrical gloves with pure white socks covering the entire paw. Good length to gauntlets. Well prepared coat with full ruff and trousers. Points, blue markings on a light beige agouti background overlaid and intermingled with light and dark cream. All points broken with colour.  M to forehead, spotted whisker pads, spectacles and thumbprints to ears. Bars to legs. Tail well ringed and a good length.

RES GR PR MRS V KEEPING’S GR CH & PR KLAWNIQUE LEELOU (13c4) FN 14/8/97 – Eleven year old Lilac Point Birman who looks fantastic for her age. Lovely balanced Birman type. Body is long and she is a good weight. Skull is broad and rounded and she has medium sized ears that are spaced well apart. Eyes are almost round and medium blue. Nose is medium in length with a slight dip in profile. Cheeks almost full and round with chin receding slightly. Points are a bluey lilac and matching. Coat well prepared, she has a full ruff, and coat is off-white magnolia in colour. Pure white gloves which almost reach the angle of the paws. Pure white socks that cover the entire back paws. Gauntlets are medium in length and taper. Tail bushy, medium in length and in proportion to her body.

SEAL POINT BIRMAN ADULT

1CC BOB MRS J WATKINS’S KRYSTALTOZE TINSEL (13c1) F 14/7/08 – Seal Point Birman who is well grown and has very good Birman type. She is long in the body and of good weight. She has a rounded broad skull with medium ears which are set well apart. Almost round expressive deep blue eyes. Nose is medium in length with the required dip to profile. Level bite. Strong rounded muzzle and firm tapering chin. Coat is long and silken in texture displaying a lovely ruff to frame her face. Dense seal brown points which are matching. White gloves which are scalloped and finish at the angle of the paws. Pure white socks that are medium in length. Gauntlets are a good length. Tail bushy and medium in length.

2ND MR & MS HOBSON’S TWINKLETOES JASMIN (13c1) F 16/4/08 – Seal Birman of lovely size and shape but a little underweight at the moment, I wonder if she has been calling? She stands on legs which are medium in length on short strong paws. Head rounded with ears which are medium in size needing a little more space between them. Nose medium in length with a slight dip in profile. Almost round eyes which are two toned blue with the deepest intensity in the centre. Level bite. Cheeks full and round with firm chin. Well prepared coat which is a little short in length and shady. Dense seal points with some brindling of the tail and mask. Pure white gloves which are scalloped and just cover the toes with socks which are medium in length.  Good length to gauntlets with right gauntlet blunt rather than tapered. Good length to tail.

AC SILVER SOMALI ADULT

BOB MR & MRS BULLIVANT’S CH DESTINY SILVER ZE SVOBODY (63s) F 29/10/05 – Usual Silver Somali. Lovely balance with an alert and smiling expression.  Body of medium build, firm, lithe and graceful. Long legs with oval tufted paws showing slight barring on the insides. Head is a moderate wedge with gently curving contours. Muzzle is gently rounded and her profile shows a slight nose break. Ears are large and set well apart, well cupped and tufted. Eyes large and almond shaped a nice shade of hazel and set obliquely, they have a dark surround encircled by lighter coloured spectacles. Pencil lines at either edge of the eye. Good bite. Coat is silver ticked with black.  Slight tarnishing on face and body but does not detract from the overall picture. Chest. underparts and breeches silvery white. Tail long and well furnished.

AC NOVICE KITTEN

1ST MR G ROGERS’S HIJRAH HEAVEN SENT (13) F 28/12/08 – Blue cream baby who is cobby in shape and standing low on the legs. Pretty young lady. Round head with nice width between ears that are neat and well furnished. Round expressive copper eyes. Short broad nose with good break and full blue leather. Sadly bite is mal occluded. Full cheeks firm chin. Well prepared coat of a medium blue intermingled with a pastel cream. All feet have patches of cream at the moment. Face nicely intermingled. She has some patches of cream on her body but they do have blue hairs within them, Dinky tail. Sweet temperament.

AC ADOLESCENT NEUTER

1ST MRS J MARKS’S NIROKE ROMEO (13) MN 29/5/08 – Red Tabby point of lovely balanced Persian type. Cobby body on short legs. Large round head with good width between neat well furnished ears. Round expressive eyes which are pale blue. Short broad nose with good break and full pink leather. Good bite. Full cheeks. Nice shade of red to points with mask not quite full. Faint M to forehead, spotted whisker pads, spectacles and thumbprints to ears. Faint barring on legs. Tail in proportion to his body and it is well ringed. Excellent temperament.

2nd MRS L SEYMOUR’S BRYLOU SHORTCUT (70 8a) MN 11/6/08 – Large well built Blue Spotted Exotic. Excellent well balanced Persian type. Large round head with good width between ears that where a little open at the base. Large round eyes of a good copper colour. Very short broad nose with good stop and full blue leather. Good bite. Full fat cheeks, strong chin. Good markings with M to forehead with an unbroken stripe running back from the outer corner of each eye. On the neck and upper chest there are numerous unbroken necklaces. Medium blue spotting on a cool toned beige ground colour, although the spots where very brindled on the day. The pattern on the body and legs was very diffuse. Coat dense and plush, standing away from the body. Well ringed tail in proportion to his body.

AV MAIDEN CAT

1ST MR & MRS GREGSON’S DRAGONMAINE SHRUIKAN (64 41a) M 1/6/08 – Blue Tabby Maine Coon. 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 well defined tabby markings. Good markings to head and legs. Tail long, well ringed and at least the length of his back.

2ND MRS G METCALFE’S HIGHVIEW DIAMOND (66) M 23/8/08 – Seal Colourpointed Ragdoll who is a good size and shape. His body is long and he stands on legs that are medium in length on large round paws. Head is broad and he has a flat plane with good width between ears that are medium in size and slightly tilted forward. Eyes are medium blue in colour and are set slightly oblique. Nose is medium in length with a gentle dip. Well developed cheeks and nicely rounded muzzle. Level bite. Coat is well prepared showing surface shading but it is clearing from the roots. Coat is a lovely silky texture and medium in length. Points are seal brown and all matching. Tail is long, bushy and medium in length.

3RD MISS J EDWARDS’S DARKTOWER INDIGO (64/16) M 25/6/08

AC KITTEN 6 – 9mths

1st MS M BARTON’S WAGDOLL TOFFEE APPLE (66a) F 5/11/08 – Blue Colourpointed Ragdoll. Well grown for her age and a very pretty young lady. Her body is a good length, muscular and she stands on legs which are medium in length on large round paws. Broad head with flat plane. Ears are medium in size, set nicely apart and tilted slightly 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 for perfection. 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. She has a small chest and tummy spot. Long and bushy tail.

2ND MR & MRS SPENCE’S AMURUSKO KING LOUIE (67 31t) M 19/10/08 – Brown Tabby and White NF of good shape and size. Body is long and he stands high on the legs with his back legs being longer than front on large round tufted paws. Head is triangular and he has a slightly rounded forehead. Head is long and his ears are large and placed high just needing more width which will come as he matures so that the equilateral triangle is apparent. Eyes are large, oval and set slightly oblique. Long straight profile with good bite. Chin is a little weak. Well presented exhibit with a lovely temperament. Coat is semi long and consists of a woolly undercoat and a coarser topcoat. Ruff is developing. Tail is long and reaches the shoulders easily.

3RD MRS M BRYANT’S MIGATOBONITO ROXXY MUSIK (64/44ew) F 9/9/08 –

AC NEUTER with 2 PC’s, IC’s or MERITS.

1ST MRS I WALSH’S OLTOMAINE BILLY THEKID (64/31) MN 24/11/06 – Black and White Maine Coon. Body of good length, solid and muscular showing the characteristic rectangular appearance. Head medium in length with ears that are large and tall, well tufted and tipped. Full and round green eyes that are spaced well apart. Nose of even width with a shallow concave curve. Full cheeks with a good square muzzle. Level bite. Well prepared coat of dense black with slight greying along the sides and white. Undercoat with a glossy top coat with ruff and breeches developing. White chin, underparts and feet. Well furnished tail balancing the length of the body well.

AC NOT BRED BY EXH CAT

1ST MISSES CREATON & WALKER’S CURLU NATE (79L 15) M 19/4/08 – Long Haired Black Selkirk Rex who is strong and muscular in build. Rectangular body shape standing on strong legs which are medium in length on round firm paws. Head is broad with rounded contours and full cheeks. Nose short and broad with a downward slant. Ears are medium in size and are set well into the contours of the head. Eyes are large and round. Well padded muzzle which is rectangular in shape. Good bite. Coat was wonderfully thick and dense. It was random with loose curls and waves all over, very well rexed.  Thick tail with rounded tip.

2ND MRS C ROBINSON’S CH PENNYDOWN MOONTIGER (39) M 29/6/07 – Black Tipped who is cobby in shape and stands low on the legs which are short and strong on round firm paws. Large round head with good width between neat rounded ears. Round expressive green eyes which are outlined in black. Short broad nose with full brick leather which is also outlined in black. Level bite. Full cheeks but chin is a little weak. Coat is dense and crisp but a little long. Almost white undercoat with the coat on the back, flanks, head, ears and tail evenly tipped with black. Legs show tipping. Chin, stomach, chest and under tail almost white. Tail in proportion to body, thicker at the base with a rounded tip.

3RD MISS J MARTIN’S GR CH ADSETSH BLUE SAFFIRE (16) F 9/9/06 – British Blue who is cobby in shape, well balanced and standing on short legs on round firm paws. Round head with good width between ears which are a little tall. Copper eyes which are round and expressive. Nose is short, broad and straight. Level bite. Cheeks round with firm chin. Medium blue shade to coat. Coat is sound and is short, dense and crisp in texture. Tail medium in length, thick and has a rounded tip. Lovely temperament.

AC BREEDERS KITTEN

1ST MRS A EDNEY’S ROCADANNE MAMMA MIA (20e) F 8/2/09 – Tortie Tabby of very good shape and size for her age and a very pretty kitten. She is cobby and stands low on the legs. Head is round with good width between small ears. Large round orange eyes which are set wide apart and well opened. Short broad nose. Round cheeks. Level bite with firm chin. Coat is dense short and crisp. Ground colour is copper brown and it is overlaid with a rich red. Well defined dense black classic Tabby markings. She has an M to forehead, spotted whisker pads, spectacles and thumbprints to ears. On her body there is an outline of a butterfly across the shoulders with an oyster shaped patch on each flank, they are not quite full on either flank. She has an unbroken line on her back with a stripe on either side of it. Tail is thick medium in length with rings.

2ND MRS W BERRY’S MAWBRITZ BETTYBOOP (40/20) F 8/2/09 – Lilac Tortie Tabby Colourpointed Kitten who is well grown for her age. Body is cobby and she stands on short strong legs on strong round paws. Round head with good width between ears that are a little large. She has round eyes of a pale blue, would like much deeper colour. Nose is short, broad and straight. Good bite. Cheeks could be fuller and muzzle rounder. Chin is firm. Coat is magnolia white and it is short dense and crisp. Points show very faint lilac markings on a pale beige background. Very faint M to forehead, spectacles and spotted whisker pads. Very hard to see bars on legs due to colouring but she has rings on her tail which is thick and medium in length.

AC MAIDEN KITTEN

1ST MRS W BERRY’S MAWBRITZ BETTYBOOP (40/20) F 8/2/09

2ND MRS S PERHAL’S ADMIOSH LAVENDER LUPIN (15c) F 25/12/08 – Lilac of good size and shape for her age. She has lovely type. She is cobby and stands on short strong legs on round firm paws. Round head with full cheeks. Eyes are large and round but are rather a pale shade of orange and showing a very slight green rim at the moment. Nose is short, broad and straight. Ears are small, rounded at the tips and spaced well apart. Sadly her bite is undershot. Firm chin.  Coat is dense and a little soft at present but it is a good length. It is a lovely shade of lilac and has a distinct pinkish tone. Tail is thick and medium in length.

AC PR, GR PR or IMP GR PR

1ST H ANDERSON – CARTER’S PR ROCADANNE BLACKJACK (15) MN 4/10/07 – Black of NICE BALANCED British type. He is cobby in shape and stands low on the legs on round firm paws. Large round head with good width between neat rounded ears. Round expressive copper eyes. Short broad nose. Good bite. Cheeks full with firm chin. Jet black coat that is short, dense and crisp. Tail is thick and medium in length. Lovely gentle boy.

2ND MRS A LEONARD’S CH & PR GRAYGEES SILVER TRINITY (18) FN 1/10/05 – Black Silver Tabby.  He is cobby in shape and stands low on the legs on round firm paws. Head is nicely rounded with ears that are a little tall and needing a little more width between them. Hazel eyes that are 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 is very dense and matted it is also very greasy. Brindled black classic tabby markings on a silver ground colour. He has an M to forehead, spotted whisker pads, thumbprints to ears and spectacles around his eyes. Butterfly well defined across shoulders. Oysters are not quite full on either flank. Spine lines apparent.   Tail well ringed thick and medium in length.

AC JUNIOR NEUTER
1ST MRS R WARDLE’S ADATESH BLUE SNOWMAN (40/2) MN 23/2/08 – Blue Colourpointed of excellent build, he is well balanced and shows good depth to body. Body is cobby and he stands on short strong legs. Head round with good width between small ears that are rounded at the tips. Eyes are large and round but are a rather pale shade of blue; I would like them to be deeper in colour. Nose is short, broad and straight. Cheeks are rounded. Firm chin with level bite. Coat is short and dense. It is showing quite a lot of surface shading at present. Points a medium shade of blue. Tail is thick, medium in length and in proportion to his body.

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Mrs B Shingleton

My thanks to the Show Manager – Jennifer Pinches and the Committee for my invitation to judge.  I had a very enjoyabeale day, very ably assisted by Irene Walsh , look forward to the next time Irene.

AC PERSIAN NON-SELF CHAMPION MALE.

GRND. CH. CERT. ELLIS’S CH  ROSJOY WHAT ASHOCK. 13b15. 230705. A mature boy in lovely condition.  Broad strong head, rounded scull with neatly placed ears, short broad nose good break and large nostrils, well developed cheeks, strong rounded muzzle and firm chin, expressive eyes of good shape and colour.  Cobby body, short strong legs and balanced tail.  Coat silky texture and very well presented, points showing rich red markings on a light apricot agouti background, body pale without shading.  Lovely temperament.

AC PERSIAN NON-SELF CHAMPION FEMALE.

GRND. CH. CERT.THORNBURN’S CH ALINDAS TUPPENCE HA’PENNY. 12 1.220308. Very nicely balanced head, strong rounded cull with neatly placed ears, short broad nose good break, large nostrils, well developed cheeks, strong rounded muzzle, and eyes very good shape and colour lovely expression.  Good body shape, strong short legs and balanced tail, this girl is still vey young and needs time to reach full body development and weight.  Coat very well presented good texture and condition, showing maximum white, face showing black and shades of red, full coloured tail of black and shades of red.  A very attractive young girl.

RES.GRAND CH. CERT. SHORT’S CH TILSIE ONLYTHELONLY. 13b6. 150508. Another quality youngster.  Strong rounded scull with neatly placed ears, short broad nose good break, cheeks well developed, firm chin, eyes very good shape and expression, colour not completely set at present.  Cobby body, strong bone and balanced tail.  Very good coat texture and presentation, points seal broken with shades of red which are still developing, pale body colour, very slight tummy shading.  Lovely temperament.

AC PERSIAN IMPERIAL GRAND PREMIER MALE.

IMP.GRND.PREM.CERT. WHITE’S  I GR CH & I GR PR MARDIGRAS THECANDY MANCAN. 12a7. 070305.  What a lovely boy – open type, excellent condition, sweet temperament.  Strong rounded scull with neatly placed ears, full well developed cheeks, rounded muzzle and firm chin, short broad noose, large nostrils.  Cobby body, short strong bone and balanced tail, wouldn’t like to see him any heavier.   Excellent presentation, maximum white,   head showing white and sound pastel cream, cream tail.

AC PERSIAN IMPERIAL GRAND PREMIER FEMALE.

IMP.GRND.PREM.CERT. BRIDGES GR PR HIGHSPOT GELLIBABY. 6f. 071006. Overall balanced head, strong rounded scull with neatly placed ears, well developed cheeks, strong rounded muzzle and firm chin, large expressive eyes of strong colour.  Very good body shape and condition, strong bone and balanced tail.  Coat silky texture and very well presented, medium cream body with good contrast, mask, back and legs showing deeper intensity of colour, frill and ear tufts silver.

CAMEO KITTEN. MALE.

1ST. BOB. DAVIES HIGHSPOT GOLDENBOY. 51d.181008.  Broad head with strong rounded scull, cheeks developing, strong rounded muzzle and firm chin, short broad nose good break, large nostrils, eyes very good shape and  colour.  Well grown kitten, very nicely balanced body, strong bone and short tail.  Coat lovely texture and presentation, light undercoat and fairly evenly shaded with red, silver ear tufts.  Lovely temperament.

SILVER TABBY  SERIES MAINE COON ADULT MALE.

1ST. CC. MILLIGAN’S JULESCOON FLASHY JACK. 64 41sw. 050808.
A youngster showing very good development.  Overall nicely balanced head, a reasonably good square muzzle, cheeks fairly full with high cheek bones, nose of uniform width with a shallow concave curve, large tall ears wide at the base tapering to appear pointed at the tip, set high but well apart, very expressive eyes, good shape and colour.  Long body with proportionate limbs, substantial legs and balanced tail.  Very good coat texture and presentation, clearly defined black tabby markings on a silver agouti ground, sparkling white, there was slight tarnishing showing.  Look forward to following this boy’s progress.

2ND. WORRELL’S DARKTOWER MR BOJANGLES. 64 41s. 250608.
A very well grown youngster in lovely condition. Head medium length, lacking the required square muzzle, cheeks fairly full with high cheek bones, nose of uniform width with a shallow concave curve, chin a little shallow, very good ear shape, size and set, expressive eyes.  Good conformation a dn condition, strong bone and a balanced tail.  Coat very well presented clearly defined black tabby markings and silver agouti ground, some tarnishing on face and back.  Very sweet temperament.

SILVER TABBY SERIES MAINE COON FEMALE.

1ST. CC. BOB. KILMARTIN’S LADY MARMALADE OF COONCITY. 64 41esw. 050807. I was very impressed by this girl, not quite two years old, a very well developed body in lovely condition and a nicely balanced head.  Head medium in length, square muzzle with firm chin, cheeks fairly full with high cheek bones, nose of uniform width with a shallow concave curve, large tall ears wide at base and tapering to appear pointed at the tips, set high and well apart, full round eyes with a slightly oblique aperture.  Long body with proportionate limbs, balanced tail.  Coat very good texture and presentation, undercoat pale silver black markings on a warm copper agouti with shades of red – very attractive coat colouring.  Sweet temperament.

AC BI-COLOUR RAGDOLL NEUTER MALE.

1ST. PC. BOB. STONE’S DIZZIPAWS JACK. 66 31. 090208.
A youngster still needing time to reach full maturity.  Overall good head shape, broad top of head with flat plane and width between ears, cheeks developing, I would like a stronger muzzle – this should improve with full maturity, medium length nose with a gentle dip and slightly retrousse at tip,  ears medium in size set wide with slight forward tilt, eyes large and expressive, colour setting.  Long body, broad chest in good condition, substantial bone, balanced tail.  Coat nose at its full length today, well presented, mask showing inverted “V”, bib, chest and under body white, back legs white to the level of the under body.

EYGPTIAN MAU ADULT FEMALE.

BOB. LLOYD’S CH NAMOONA DAMARA. 78 30. 221204.
Overall vey good type and conformation.  A slightly rounded wedge with flat planes and of medium length, profile shows a gentle contour with a slight rise from the bridge of the nose to the forehead, entire length of nose of uniform width, muzzle flows into the contours of the head which is gently rounded, firm chin.  Ears moderately large, broad at the base slightly flared with good width between them, eyes large and almond shaped, very good colour.  Very good body shape and condition, elegant legs, dainty feet, balanced tail.  Coat close lying and a lustrous sheen very well presented, warm coppery brown ground colour, very good markings and spotting, dark to the roots.  Very sweet temperament.

LA PERM ADULT INTERMEDIATE FEMALE.

1ST. IC. BOB.THORNTON’S OLATHE STORNY SKYE. 80L31at. 250608.  Modified wedge with rounded contours, whisker pads prominent, full and rounded, straight nose with gentle convex curve, forehead a flat plane , brow ,cheeks and profile showing gentle curves, muzzle needs to fully develop, nose broad and medium in length, ears nicely shaped slightly flared and cupped, expressive oval shaped eyes .  Good body shape and condition, legs showing medium boning, balanced tail.  Coat showing good waving and some curling, free of any matting, this girl is not yet a year old and the coat needs time to reach its best. 

BROWN SPOTTED BENGAL NEUTER MALE.

BOB.PENNY’S GR PR HOADHILL FUNTIME FRANKIE. 76 30. 051106.
Broad medium wedge with rounded contours, profile showing gentle curve from the forehead to bridge of nose, nose is large and broad with slightly puffed nose leather, muzzle full and broad with rounded strong chin and pronounced whisker pads.  Thick neck and muscular, ears quite short with wide base and rounded tips, set on side of the head, almost round eyes, large but not bold, set at slight slant towards base of the ears.  Very strong body, long and sleek, legs of medium length strong and muscular, large round paws, balanced tail.  Very good coat texture, dense and luxurious with good presentation, clearly defined facial markings, spotting well  distributed throughout the body, rosettes and arrowhead-shaped, a good degree of rufus colouring giving good contrast to the spotting, overall appearance off gold dusting.  Lovely temperament, a pleasure to judge.

1ST. PC. RIPLEY’S BRAMBLEWOOD MUFASA-KHAN. 76 30. 280708.
An impressive youngster, still very young and a little more maturing to do.  Overall nicely balanced head, medium wedge with rounded contours, profile has a gentle curve from forehead to bridge of nose, nose large and broad  With slightly puffed nose leather, muzzle quite well developed strong chin.  Ears held a little high at the moment, very good eye shape and expression.  Well developed boy in good condition, legs medium length and strong, paws large and round, balanced tail.  Coat dense and luxurious and soft to touch, very well presented, good facial markings, well defined spotting rosettes and arrowhead- shaped, overall colouring a little “cold”.

2ND. JONES’S WHAFACE HUGH. 76 30. 300808.
Just over nine months old and not yet fully mature.  Head shape quite long,, profile showing gentle curve from the forehead to bridge of nose, nose large and broad with a slightly puffed  nose leather, muzzle not fully developed, ears medium size, wide at the base and rounded tips, eyes good shape and colour.  Very good body shape, legs strong, balanced tail.  Coat dense and soft, well presented, clearly defined facial markings, random spotting throughout the body, arrow head and rosettes, a high degree of rufus colouring .

3RD. PORTER’S MUMANDACATS FULL MONTY. 76 30. 070808.
Quite a long head with a heavy brow spoiling the eye shape, nose large and broad with a slightly puffed nose leather, muzzle developing, fairly strong chin, ears very good shape and set.  Overall very good body condition, sleek and muscular, balanced tail.  Coat dense and soft with good presentation, well defined facial markings, rather sparsely scattered large arrow head spotting, showing fairly rich rufus colouring.

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Mrs S Tokens

Thank you to Jennifer and the committee for inviting me back to their show. I had a super day and would like to thank all those concerned for their kind hospitality. My steward was Mark Pearman who came along just to steward, thank you Mark I hope you enjoyed your day.
BLUE ADULT; CC withheld 1 Farmer CH HERRAFARESIAH AMBASSADOR just over two years old and showing sound bone with rather a sleek body and I would have liked a little more weight. Ears small in size and well set. Skull well developed. Eyes large and of a medium orange colour. Short nose with a good stop. Acceptable bite. Cheeks fairly full. Coat very short in length and of a strong dark blue, a lot of work had been done on the coat in preparation but unfortunately today he was too far out of coat to warrant a certificate. Tail very sparse in covering.
BLUE CREAM KITTEN; 1 & BOB Rogers HIJRAH HEAVEN SENT only five months old and a compact lass with a short cobby body set low on the legs. Small ears which are well set. Skull well rounded. Cheeks full. Eyes large and of a very good copper. Short nose with a lovely break and good size leather and nostrils. Bite a little undershot and I would not like it to worsen. Excellent coat texture, very soft and quite full with a good undercoat and of the palest colours. Very pale blue and cream beautifully intermingled. Blue and cream to all the limbs and a good distribution of both colours to the face. Short full tail.
AC BI COLOUR NEUTER; BOB White I GR CH & I GR PR MARDIGRAS THECANDY MANCAN cream and white lad who is just over four years old and in full coat today so looks stunning. Groomed to perfection. Clean white set off by pale cream. Two patches of colour to his back and colour over the eyes up to the ears. Fully coloured tail. Well balanced type with small ears. Skull nicely rounded. Cheeks full and a short broad nose. Level bite. Large round eyes of a very good copper colour. Super looking lad.
AC BI COLOUR RAGDOLL ADULT FEMALE; 1 CC & BOB Griffiths & Scott RAGTASIA SUMMER BREEZE blue bi colour lass of only thirteen months old. Very good size and weight for her age and will no doubt fill out a little more. Flat plane to the top of the head. Ears medium in size and slightly tilt forward. I would prefer a little more width to the cheeks. Level bite. Gentle dip in profile. Three white patches to the back and all the limbs white. Almost a symmetrically marked inverted V to the face. Lightly covered tail which reaches the shoulder blades. Very good temperament. Soft texture to the coat which was showing a small amount of undercoat.
AC COLOURPOINTED OR MITTED RAGDOLL ADULT MALE; 1 CC & BOB Hassett HAPPYTYME TUMBLERAG blue mitted lad of fourteen months old. Excellent bone and very good substance. Medium size ears which slightly tilt forward. Flat plane to the top of the head. Cheeks full and muzzle well formed. Eyes with a slightly oblique shape and medium blue colour. Profile with a gentle dip. Level bite. Lovely full body coat which was clear and soft in texture with a good undercoat. White mittens with the markings not extending past the stopper pad. White back limbs. White to the chin. Soft blue points which were all well matched in the depth of colour. Tail well furnished and balances with the body. 2 Griffiths & Scott RAGTASIA JACQUESON blue colourpoint lad of eleven months old. Lovely sound bone structure and good weight, well developed for his age. Well set ears which slightly tilt forward. Flat plane to the top of the head. Cheeks full and just a little pinched in the muzzle today. Medium length nose with a gentle dip in profile. Level bite. Eyes with a slightly oblique shape and medium blue in colour at this age I would have liked to have seen more depth to the colour. Clear body coat which was very soft and showing a nice undercoat present. Tail lightly covered and in proportion to the body length. Lovely blue to all the points which were well matched in the depth of colour. 3 Metcalfe HIGHVIEW DIAMOND seal colourpoint of just over nine months old. Nice bone structure and adequate weight, still very much the baby and just needs a little more time to fulfil his full potential. Well set ears of a medium size which slightly tilt forward. Flat plane. Cheeks fairly full just narrowing to a pinch in the muzzle. Profile with a very gentle dip in profile. Level bite. Medium blue colouring to the eyes which were of a slightly oblique shape. Very small amount of undercoat. Soft texture to the body coat which was clear and set off by strong seal brown points almost all equally matched in the depth of colour. Tail fully coloured and lightly furnished which balances with the body. 4 Pullen CH DIZZIPAWS ZEMO blue mitted lad of thirteen months old. Lovely bone structure and quite a sleek body. Very pale eye colour for his age with slightly oblique eye shape. Ears well set and medium in size which slightly tilt forward. Flat plane to the top of the head. Cheeks a little narrow. Broad nose with a gentle dip in profile. Clear body coat which was very sparse along the spine with a fairly harsh texture. White mittens which just reach the back stopper pads but do not go past. White to the back legs. White chin. Well developed muzzle. Just not in tip top condition today.
RED, CREAM TORTIE BIRMAN NEUTER; 1 PC & BOB Murray DALTEEMA KREAMKRAKKA cream lad only twelve months old and very well developed. Strong bone and excellent weight. Well set ears of a good size. Cheeks full and muzzle well formed. Eyes almost round and showing a lovely blue colouring. Medium length nose with a slight dip in profile. Level bite. Coat quite full and soft to touch. Lovely length and very good undercoat to give it body. Cream to the points which were all well matched in the depth of colour. Gloves evenly marked. Left sock just a touch higher. Gauntlets broad and even in length. Tail well furnished and reaching the shoulder blades.
AC COLOURPOINTED OR MITTED RAGDOLL NEUTER; PC withheld 1 Pinder ROSYPOSY GINGERSNAP red colourpoint of thirteen months old and showing excellent strong bone and plenty of substance. A very pleasing expression and I was sorry to have to withhold but unfortunately he has a fault at the tip of his tail. Well positioned ears which slightly tilt forward. Flat plane. Good width to lovely full cheeks and a nicely formed muzzle. Eyes with a slightly oblique shape and very good blue colour. Level bite. Slight dip to the profile. Very minimal shading to the body coat which had a super undercoat and was silken in texture. Lovely red to the points which were very nicely matched. Small ruff to frame the face. A very nice lad and such a shame I could not have given him a certificate. 2 Saint HAPPINESS SIR LAUNCELOT seal colourpoint lad of just over four years old. Another sturdy chap with excellent strong bone and very good weight. Well set ears of a medium size which slightly tilt forward. Flat plane. Cheeks fairly full and muzzle well developed. Good depth of blue colouring to well shaped eyes. Profile very straight and lacking in the gentle dip. Shading to the body coat which was of a good length and soft texture being quite full with a nice undercoat and just affording to a contrast with the points colours. Tail reaches the shoulders and is nicely furnished.
BOB; Turner PR GROOVICATS SPIRIT OF AMERICA seal colourpoint just over two years old. Excellent temperament and a pleasure to handle. Ears of a good size and well set. Cheeks full and muzzle well developed. Well shaped eyes with a nice blue colour. Medium length nose with a gentle dip in profile. Level bite. Flat plane to the top of the head. Small amount of shading to the body coat which was soft to touch and having some undercoat present. Very strong points colours which were all equally matched in the depth of colour. Tail balances with the body and is very nicely furnished. A lovely lad with a good personality.
AC BREEDERS CAT; 1 Barrett FINCHFIELD FASHIONISTA black silver tabby exotic of only just over nine months old. Short cobby body set low on the legs. Small well positioned ears set low on the side of the head. Well developed skull. Eyes large and round and of a very good copper colour still yet to clear fully. Short nose with a good break and lovely size leather and nostrils. Level bite. Coat of a very good length and texture, standing away from the body. Some undercoat present. Strong black markings on a good silver agouti ground colour. Well marked butterfly and oysters. Good facial markings. Few rings to a well covered tail. 2 Gray ONNYDALE DREAMLOVER brown tabby lad of just over two years old who ran the winner very close. A super lad with excellent strong bone and plenty of substance. Ears well set just a touch open at the base. Cheeks full and round. Eyes large and expressive with a good copper colour. Short broad nose with a lovely break. Level bite. Skull rounded. Coat of a super length and silken texture, standing away from the body. Some undercoat present. Warm copper agouti ground colour with lovely black markings. Showing lines running down his sides, markings to his legs and the odd ring to a nicely furnished tail. 3 Hacking BALOOBOO JUSTAN ILLUSION black and white.
AC NOVICE CAT; 1 Barrett FINCHFIELD FASHIONISTA silver tabby exotic. 2 Stephenson WESTHOLME ROCKNROLL red of thirteen months old and quite a little character. Short compact body set low on the legs. Small ears just a little open at the base. Skull well rounded. Cheeks full and large eyes of a very good copper. Short broad nose. Level bite. Coat fairly long and with some undercoat. A little pale in red to the sides at present but a much stronger red colouring developing to the nape of the neck and on the shoulders. Short full brush. 3 Millican CULLYKHAN HONEY PIE black tortie and white.
AC JUNIOR CAT; 1 Stephenson GR CH WESTHOLME MISSING LINK black exotic of just over two years old and a massive boy with super strong bone and just looking a little tall on his legs at the moment. Ears well set but open at the base. Skull well rounded. Cheeks nice and full. Eyes large and showing a very good copper colour. Coat jet black in colour and sound to the roots. Soft in texture with a small undercoat today. Tail a touch long but nicely covered. Coat standing away from the body. Lovely lad with a good temperament. 2 Thornburn CH ALINDAS TUPPENCE HA'PENNY black tortie and white lass of fourteen months old. Quite a compact female with a short cobby body. I would have preferred her a touch larger in size. Ears small and well set. Skull nicely formed. Eyes of a good shape and nice copper colour. Short broad nose with a lovely break. Two patches of red and one black to her back. Colour to all the legs. White to the cheeks and an off centre white line to the forehead. Coat clean and well prepared. Vibrant patches of rich red and jet black. Bonny little lass. 3 Watkins MOWGRAINE CHELSEY chocolate colourpoint.
AC RADIUS CAT; 1 Case GEMKIN JAZZY JASPER red and white bi colour only just over nine months old. Lovely bone and very good weight. A well developed lad for his age. Well set ears small in size. Skull nicely rounded. Eyes large and round and of a very good copper. Short broad nose with a good stop. Level bite. Good width to the cheeks. Colour patches to all the legs. Full white collar and a white to the muzzle. Coat fairly full and soft in texture. Lovely depth of red which was sound and even to the roots. Well balanced type and super looking lad even though he is still very young. Full brush which was fully coloured. 2 Farson & Jones COMMODORE'S DUSTY OF NOTORIETY black and white lad of sixteen months old. Solid white front leg. Fully coloured tail. Black over the eyes and up to the ears. Coat long and quite sparse lacking in undercoat at the moment hence giving it quite a harsh texture. Strong bone and very good weight. Ears well set just a little open at the base. Skull well developed. Cheeks full and muzzle nicely formed. Eyes of a very good copper and fairly round in shape. Level bite. Very good black areas and clean white. Fully coloured tail.
AC LIMIT KITTEN; 1 Davies HIGHSPOT GOLDENBOY red shaded cameo lad of seven months old and what a strapping boy. Excellent bone and plenty of substance. A real heavy weight even at this age. Small well set ears with good furnishings. Skull well formed. Eyes large and open with a good copper colour. Short broad nose with a lovely break. Cheeks of a good width. Firm chin. Coat very long and full with a super undercoat and soft texture. Tipping to the coat almost one third of the hair shaft and showing a super red at this age. Good tail which was very full.
AC NEUTER WITH 2 PCS OR ICS OR MERITS; 1 Marks NIROKE ROMEO red tabby colourpoint of twelve months old. Strong well developed lad with excellent bone and weight. Ears well set just a touch open at the base. Medium blue colouring to well shaped eyes. Level bite. Cheeks full and round. Skull well formed. Showing a slight temperature mark on the nose and on the tail today. Feint tabby markings to the legs. Tail slightly lighter in colour than the other points and showing the odd ring. Long full clear and soft body coat with a nice undercoat.
AC CAT WITH 3 CCS, ICS OR MERITS; 1 Wilson CH JULESCOON TOTO sixteen months old and showing very good bone and weight. Rectangular body shape. Ears large in size and set quite high with a good width apart. Cheeks a touch narrow with high set cheek bones. Eyes a little deep set, green in colour and with a slightly oblique aperture and set. Square muzzle. Slight concave curve at the nasal bridge. Level bite. Nice breadth to the chin I would like a little more depth. Classic tabby pattern with a well defined butterfly to the shoulders and oysters to the flanks. Lovely facial markings with a nice m and lines from the corner of the eyes across the cheeks. Tail with profuse and flowing fur and reaching the shoulder blades. 2 Pullen CH DIZZIPAWS ZEMO blue mitted ragdoll.
AV DEBUTANTE CAT; 1 Edwards DARKTOWER INDIGO blue maine coon lad of only eleven months old and a strapping lad with excellent bone and weight. Very good body shape and large ears set quite high with a good width at the base having small tufts and furnishings. Cheeks fairly full with high set cheek bones. Eyes with a slightly oblique aperture and set and green colour. Slight concave curve at the nasal bride. Square muzzle. Nice breadth a little more depth to balance. Level bite. Coat of varying lengths with a soft top coat and good undercoat. Medium blue and sound and even all over. Tail very well furnished and reaching the shoulder blades. 2 Gregson DRAGONMAINE SHRUIKAN blue classic tabby maine coon. Very good bone structure and adequate weight. Ears placed quite high with a good width apart and small tips. High set cheeks bones with the cheeks fairly full. Eyes with a slightly oblique aperture and set and green colour. Slight concave curve at the nasal bridge to a medium length nose. Square muzzle. Good breadth and depth to the chin. Level bite. Very solid on his back with tabby markings visible to his sides. Good markings to the legs and a well marked m to the forehead and lines from the corner of the eyes across the cheeks. Coat of varying lengths with a small amount of undercoat to the body, soft texture to the top coat. Tail reaching the shoulders and is nicely covered. 3 Milligan JULESCOON FLASHY JACK silver classic tabby and white maine coon.

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MrsJ Tonkinson

This was my first invitation to judge at Merseyside, although I have exhibited here many times with some happy memories. Many thanks to Jennifer and the committee for the kind invitation and warm hospitality. My steward was Penny Jackson who as usual handled the cat with great care and consideration and helped me through quite a busy day, I look forward to our next engagement together, thank you Penny.

AV ORIENTAL GRAND CHAMPION FEMALE
GR CH HUDSON’S CH SHADOWSQUAD ANGELO DARKNESS 37 F 26/9/07 pretty girl with nice even wedge not overly long but well balanced, large flared ears that follow the lines of the triangle and wonderful deep green oriental eyes, lovely straight profile with firm chin and level bite. Slender long body yet of good weight and substance with sound black coat that is a fraction long but lies nicely against her form, long legs with neat oval paws and long whip tail which is just slightly blunt at the tip. It was obvious to me that she has just returned to the bench after maternity leave and I did move away and let her settle before coming to a decision to award the certificate and it paid off she was presenting herself much better later on.
RES GR CH HOGAN’S CH SENSUAL MIDNITEMAGIC 37 F 10/8/05 mature girl with moderate length of head yet well balanced, oriental green eyes though not having quite the same intensity of colour as her rival, almost straight profile just a tiny dip and bump on her nose, good chin and level bite and well placed flared ears although I would have liked them slightly larger. Long slender body with short close lying shiny and sound black coat in excellent bodily condition, slender long legs with neat paws I would have just liked another half an inch on her tail for complete balance ,but nicely presented and good natured lady.

ORIENTAL BLACK KITTEN
1 & BOB SIMPSON’S KYOMI MIDNYTE SOLACE 37 M 12/2/09 delightful young baby boy at his first show and really enjoying his day, lovely little wedge head with huge flared ears that he has yet to grow into. Oriental eye set and shape although still slightly muddy the green has not yet fully developed, straight profile with good chin and even bite and a tiny teething pinch to his muzzle. Proportionate length of slender little body and short close coat dense black to the roots in nice condition if still slightly baby fluffy. Slender long legs with neat oval paws and lovely length of stringy tail to balance and neatly presented.

ORIENTAL LONGHAIR KITTEN
1 & BOB FULLERTON’S STARAPPEAL SCENESTEALER 62 43a M 25/10/08 a delightful young man who I last met at Coventry & Leicester in February and he has really grown and developed well and I see that his owner and breeder must have been advised by a senior full judge to change his registration as he was a tabby when we last met. Huge big boy for 7months with excellent head of real balance and large flared ears that follow the lines of the wedge beautifully and with full furnishings, strong roman profile with firm chin and clean level bite, wonderful deep green oriental eyes and facial tabby markings present. Long firm and really muscular body for his age, the coat length is acceptable for this stage of development, soft blue in tone shading through to a cool beige ground, his spine line is solid and broad with just a few very superficial spots at the nape of the neck and there are still some very superficial tabby stripes on his lower flanks which have almost disappeared under his tummy. Powerful long legs with some leg bracelet apparent and broad tufted feet, his fully plumed tail of excellent length is still showing a few indistinct rings. An absolutely delightful young man beautifully presented and with a wonderful temperament to match who has a bright future before him if today is any indication as he was later to be Best Overall Oriental exhibit, congratulations to his owner and breeder.

ORIENTAL BLUE NEUTER
1PC & BOB ANDERSON’S FIORDILISO EARL GREY 37a MN 21/6/08 big handsome blue boy with strong masculine head and large flared ears that are well set and oriental bright green eyes, straight profile with good depth of chin and level bite. Big strong and powerful long body with short close lying coat that is maybe slightly darker blue than desired but in excellent condition and sound to the roots, he just needs to watch his figure as he could be inclined to lose some of the overall elegance. Slender long legs with neat oval paws and because he is so long he would really benefit from another inch on his tail to give him complete balance but still a lovely lad nicely presented.

ORIENTAL BI-COLOUR NEUTER
1 IC & BOB GOULD’S JADEVYN HONANI 48 MN 22/1/06 slightly shy black and white bi-colour boy with quite good balance to his head and large well placed flared ears one with a white tip. Oriental set brilliant green eyes and almost straight profile with an inverted V of white over his face and around his muzzle with firm chin and clean bite. Long svelte body with mostly black on his back and flanks but with a clear line of white from his chin right through his tummy region. Slender long legs that are mostly white but with areas of black on all four feet and neat paws, lovely long whippy tail that is completely black. There is a fractional overlay of colour at the very edge of each area where the black and white meets but when the hair is raised there is no actual bleeding of colour.

TORTIE POINT SIAMESE KITTEN
1 & BOB CASSAR-SIMMONDS SHADOWSQUAD PRADA 32b1 F 23/1/09 charming little baby girl who was really enjoying her day, lovely stylish head with huge wide at base ears set at just the right angle and showing a good amount of red. Bright clear blue eyes, they could perhaps be a slightly deeper blue but the colour could still be developing at this age, almost straight profile with good chin and clean bite with well broken seal tortie mask including red. Slender long neck and proportionate length of slender body and a virtually clear very short close lying cream coat in lovely condition. Good length of slender legs with dainty little paws all with breaks of colour including red, and long stringy tail also with tiny flashes of red and cream, super temperament and neatly presented
2 HARVEY’S ENIGMATIC TAKEACHANCEONME 32b1 F 19/11/08 sweet nature young lady with medium length even wedge head and large wide based ears that are well set. Oriental eye set and shape of quite bright clear blue but I would have liked a little more intensity of colour, straight profile with good depth of chin and level bite and well developed seal tortie mask but with virtually no red at this stage on her mask or ears. Quite well grown long slender body with short close lying cream coat with some tonal shading to her lower back, slender long legs with neat little oval paws all with breaks in colour but again I could find no red. She does have the most wonderfully long tail that she could almost use for a scarf on a cold day, breaks in colour but again no red, and I do feel there should be at least a couple of flecks somewhere by now.

AC ORIENTAL DEBUTANTE ADULT
1 HARVEY’S FIORDILISO CUBA 29 M 26/8/08 very stylish young man with lovely strength of head and huge wide based ears well set. Oriental eye set and shape but I was slightly disappointed by the colour I would have liked to see a more intense shade of green, strong profile with quite good depth of chin and level bite. Lovely big boy for his age with long muscular body and short close lying coat warm chestnut brown and sound to the roots. Slender legs of good length with neat oval paws and lovely long whippy tail to balance, excellent temperament and condition.

AC ORIENTAL BREEDERS KITTEN
1 CASSAR-SIMMONDS FIORDILISO INFIDELITY 29 M 15/1/09 charming young man with lovely stylish head and large flyaway ears set at just the right angle. Deep green oriental eyes and lovely strength of profile with firm chin and level bite. Good length of slender yet firm body with short close lying warm chestnut coat that is showing quite a few ghost tabby markings at this stage but he is generally sound. Long legs with neat little oval paws and wonderful long whippy tail, excellent temperament and presentation.
2 SIMPSON’S KYOMI MIDNYTE SOLACE 37 M

AC ORIENTAL LIMIT KITTEN
1 FULLERTON’S STARAPPEAL SCENESTEALER 62 43a M

AC ORIENTAL VISITORS KITTEN
1 FULLERTON’S STARAPPEAL SCENESTEALER 62 43a M

AC ORIENTAL NON-BREEDERS NEUTER
1 GOULD’S JADEVYN HONANI 48 MN

AC ORIENTAL SENIOR NEUTER
1 LUND’S GR PR SMAUG TY 43ds MN 28/2/07 handsome red silver shaded boy with lovely even wedge head and large flared ears, lovely strong profile with firm chin and level bite, with pale green oriental eyes. Firm long muscular body with really short close coat, red silver shaded with approximately fifty percent silver base in excellent condition. Slender long legs and neat oval paws with lovely length of whip like tail to balance, well presented in excellent condition.
2 GOULD’S JADEVYN HONANI 48 MN
2 ROWE’S GR PR FOXYPAWS SUA LAI 43a FN 20/8/05 rather shy young lady blue standard shaded, nicely balanced head with large well placed ears showing clear thumb prints, oriental green eyes, straight profile firm chin and level bite with full facial tabby markings. Proportionate length of slender body with lovely soft toned blue shaded coat on cool beige ground, soft textured in lovely condition. Long legs with neat oval paws and a few leg bars, good length of whippy tail to balance, sweet natured and nicely presented.

AC ORIENTAL VISITORS NEUTER
1 ANDERSON’S FIORDILISO EARL GREY 37a MN
2 LUND’S GR PR SMAUG TY 43da MN
3 ROWE’S GR PR FOXYPAWS SUA LAI 43a FN

AC DEBUTANTE SIAMESE ADULT
1 DAVIES BURNTHWAITES SUPERTROUPER 24a F 15/8/08 attractive young blue point queen with lovely head and huge wide based ears that she is just inclined to bonnet a fraction possibly because of their size, she has yet to grow into them fully. Wonderful deep blue oriental eyes and lovely strength of profile, I would have just liked to see a slightly deeper chin but her bite meets, soft toned blue mask that is basically complete which is well matched to her ears. Good length of slender long body and of good overall development with a short close coat that is almost glacial, just the hint of some pale tonal shading towards her wonderfully long stringy tail. She stands quite proudly on her long slender legs with dainty little paws with well matched soft blue stockings, a delightful temperament nicely presented.

AC SIAMESE NOVICE KITTEN
There was very little to chose between these two young girls both approaching that early adolescent phase but with kitten development still to come as well.
1 HARVEY’S ENIGMATIC TAKEACHANCEONME 32b1
2 DAVIES WICCANWAYS MORGANA 24 F 22/11/08 good natured young lady with moderated head although there is obviously still some length to come, quite pleasing profile developing and large wide based ears of quite good set with width across the top line. Bright clear mid blue eyes inclined to be slightly full in shape and I would have preferred a more intense colour on a seal, good depth of chin and level bite and well developed seal brown mask. Slender long body of good general weight and condition with short close coat although I felt she was quite shaded for one so young. Long legs with neat little oval paws and warm seal brown stockings with lovely length of whippy tail, good presentation and condition.

AC SIAMESE NEUTER WITH 2 CERTIFICATES
1 DAVIES CHIARIKKI TSARINA 32b3 FN 24/11/03 lovely big mature chocolate tortie point girl with a superb temperament, excellent balance to her head with large wide based ears and good width across the top line. Strong profile and good depth of chin, her bite appears level although a fraction untidy as she is losing incisors, oriental eye set and shape I would have just liked to see a little more intensity to the blue colour, well broken mask including warm chocolate brown red and cream. Substantial long body, she perhaps over indulges at the food bowl at home but lovely close lying short coat with some warm tonal shading over her back. Long slender legs with neat oval paws showing good breaks of colour on all points including red and lovely long whip like tail also with red. Excellent presentation and she is obviously very spoilt and loved at home.

AC SIAMESE NOVICE NEUTER
1 TRUWELL’S PELLCOURT FAIRY PRINCESS 24c FN 12/2/07 quite pretty little lilac point young queen with moderate even wedge and large wide based ears of reasonable set. Oriental pale blue eyes and straight profile with good chin and level bite and complete soft pinkie toned lilac mask. Long slender body with absolutely clear magnolia coat in excellent condition, slender legs and neat paws with pale lilac booties, good length of whip tail although slightly thick along the whole length. On putting her back into her pen she appeared to become distressed turning her head to one side and the Duty Vet was called I believe that she does this action when stressed due to any infection as a kitten, and she was taken home. A pity really as she is such a sweet natured little cat but obviously showing does not suit her.

CLUB CLASS
AC SIAMESE OR BALINESE NEUTER
1 BLACKBOURN’S PLEZETOBE PRINCE CHARMING 24b MN 15/5/08  handsome young chocolate point boy with lovely strength of head and huge wide based ears that follow the lines of the triangle beautifully with good top line. Wonderful deep blue and very expressive oriental eyes maybe just a fraction deep set, quite a strong profile just a tiny dip and bump on nose and full warm chocolate mask, firm chin and level bite. Huge long svelte body, really powerful and muscular and short close ivory coat with a minimum of tonal shading towards his long whippy tail, slender long legs with neat paws and well matched to each other though fractionally paler chocolate stocking, excellent temperament and presentation.

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Mr S Twigge

My thanks to Jenny and the Merseyside Committee for their kind invitation to judge at their show, it was good to be back near the Mersey again. My thanks to Liz Prescott who stewarded for me and handled the judge and the exhibits superbly!

OPEN CLASS:
Class 590 Brown Burmese Kitten
1st & BoB Mrs Hall’s SANLIS VASHTA NEVADA (27) F
Quote a wary little baby who wasn’t at all sure about this showing business. Her eyes appeared medium in sized which was mostly due to how she held them, but she would not relax them fully for me, they were golden yellow in colour and had a moderate slant to her upper lids and quite full rounding to her lower lid, set well apart. Face on she has a short wide wedge that tapers to a blunt muzzle, an essentially level bite [but the upper incisors are concave] gently rounded top of her head and her ears which are a good size for her head wide in the base and rounded at the tips are well very well apart. Her profile shows a skull of good depth, nicely rounded brow, well define nose break, a straight nose line which falls away slightly at the end, a jaw of decent depth which aligns in a straight plane to the end of her nose. Her medium sized body was well grown and felt weighty she had a strong chest and straight back, her limbs were in keeping and had oval paws and she had a good stance. Her tail balanced and tapered from a medium base to a paint brush finish. Her kitten coat was till slightly long but lay very close to her body and felt quite soft, it was a warm lighter brown as the colour is still developing it was a little brindled and there were faint ghost marks on her limbs. Shown in excellent condition and handled very well.

MISCELLANEOUS CLASSES:

Class 533 AV Foreign Kitten
1st Mr & Mrs Johnson’s KAHK CZAR DOMBROVSKI (16a) M
An elegant boy who is developing nicely with an excellent frame, ears held high but he was twisting them at the base today in a most uncharacteristic fashion, he also tended to round his eyes; 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 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 if a little soft. Shown in excellent condition he handled beautifully.

2nd Mr Tams’ POOLSIDE TANTALIZINGTORTIE (33a 28) F
This sweet youngster had super shape to eyes which were golden yellow in colour, her mood only enhanced her look! She had a fairly wide wedge, but it was too long unfortunately and more stop is needed, her bite was essentially level. She had super sized ears which were set wide apart across a fairly flat top of head, she could have done with more chin for balance. She was well covered but her coat had a slightly harsh texture in places. Her whippy tail balanced nicely and her body felt well muscled for her size. A charming blue tortie in a charming blue tortie mood!

Class 544 AC Limit Cat
A superb class of you females all really rather edible – thank you!
1st Mrs Fleming’s SHOELINA TAHITI TROT (16a) F
Superb Russian – simply adorable! (I fell in love her as a kitten earlier this year). Stunning head type , superb ears set and held well, aspect is coming along nicely, lovely eye set and shape with an amazing intense green colour developing very nicely and the upper corners pointing nicely to the lower lines of her ears. Lovely wedge and prominent whisker pads – excellent profile. I simply adored that paler blue coat without a trace of ticking though the odd ghost mark on her tail. An elegant body that although small, lets face she ‘s only just adult, is weighty for its size. Her tail balances and she was a joy to handle – a very confident young lady – made my day!

2nd Mr & Mrs Miskelly’s GLENDAVAN SPELLBOUND (23) F
A stunning young lady who was very unlucky to meet the winner today! A lovely moderate head, nice profile break, stunning amber eyes of lovely shape and wonderful wide bases to her large pricked ears! She had super ticking and very rich ground colour which was most attractive, her coat had the require drag to it, she has grown very well and is feeling solid for her size, her tail balanced well and she a very elegant and dainty look to her which was most appealing – she handled wonderfully too! Lots of promise I would think – a very confident girl.

Extra 2nd  Ms Murphy’s KALTES RHAPSODY INBLUE (33a 16) F
Another stunner who was very unlucky to meet the girls above. A rather lovely girl with a super wide wedge, very good stop but her shallow receding chin just spoilt her balance for me. Nice width to cheek bones and good flat top of head, elegant neck and super sized ears – lovely golden colour eyes but perhaps a little long in the nose line. Otherwise a good body, excellent covering, with waves coming in well and a super shade of blue which although it counts for nothing I wanted to mention. Nicely grown body and shown in super condition. Again another youngster showing lots of promise.

3rd Mr Thomas’ THOMSTAR LOTTIE (76 30) F

Class 547 AC Senior Cat
1st Mrs Fleming’s GRCH SHOELINA NINA MALKINA (16a) F
Another Russian with super head type! The apple doesn’t fall far from the tree I see. Again lovely head type, ears standing well, good aspect, green eyes of correct shape, super whisker pads giving excellent definition to her wedge, level bite and decent depth to chin. Her body was a little slender, her coat had excellent texture and a pleasing shade of charcoal blue, tail balanced and limbs were elegant. A little shy preferring to be in her pen today but handled well.

2nd Mr & Mrs Lloyd’s CH NAMOONA DAMARA (78 30) F
A little shy today, warm bronze ground colour with small but clearly defined spots and pleasing facial markings. Whilst her face had many desirable features she did not look quite as worried I would expect of the breed; pale gooseberry eyes, parallel lines evident along her nose, muzzle a little fine, level bite and chin a tad weak. Her body was well grown and her tail balanced, again she too had elegant limbs and handle very nicely.

Class 558 AC Limit Kitten
1st Miss Bradley’s NEMOREZ SCARLETOHARA (72g) F
This little sweetheart had a very pleasing expression. Large and lustrous pale yellow eyes with good shape to both upper and lower lids set well apart across her head. Face on she shows a short wide wedge which tapers to a blunt muzzle, she has a level bite, with lovely rounding to her top of head, her ears, which were of good size and shape with wee tufts, were set well apart and offer a please contour to the outline of her head. In profile her skull has good depth, very nicely rounded brow, defined nose break, straight nose line and jaw of good depth although I would like a little more for perfection, it did however sit in the correct plane. Her medium sized body is growing nicely for her age, has good weight and muscle tone to it, a strong rounded chest and a straight back; her limbs are elegant and dainty, they are also in keeping with her body, they have oval paws and the correct stance showing taller hind legs. Her tail balances to the shoulder and tapers well from a medium base to a paint brush tip. Her coat was a dark slate blue mingled well with shades of cream and was coloured to the roots, her coat is still a tad long [I did find adult Burmese who had similar length today] for which I gave this kitten the benefit of the doubt as she is still a work in progress; it did however had a lovely fine texture silky feel to it and lies very close to her body. Shown in excellent condition and very edible!

2nd Mr & Mrs Johnson’s KAHK CZAR DOMBROVSKI (16a) M (See above)

Class 572 AC Adolescent Neuter
1st  Ms Rotter’s MOEI SILVER TIPPY TOES (34) MN
Quite the pleasing young man of just 10 month. Excellent name as he had Silver Tippy-Toes! Lovely head type; heart shape is showing face on, nice space between eyes that are still developing in colour and have a way to go before they will be fully green, but they were large and nicely shaped; gentle curving muzzle, large ears and acceptable nose break in profile. Large well grown body for his age, dark charcoal colour to his coat with appropriate silver tipping especially evident around his toes! Tail balanced body and had a rounded tip. Elegant limbs in proportion and shown in excellent condition; just little shy today.

2nd  Mr Porter’s MUMANDACATS FULL MONTY (76 30) MN
An attractive boy who had a suitably small wild-looking-head for his well grown body. Super pattern with excellent arrowheads on a rich rufus background. His head sported a broad muzzle, high cheek bones, gentle curve to profile and pronounced whisker pads. Limbs and tail in keeping. He handled well and was shown in excellent condition.

3rd Mrs & Mr Ripley’s BRAMBLEWOOD MUSASA-KHAN (76 30) MN

Class 574 AC senior Neuter
1st Mr & Mrs Penny’s GRPR HOADHILL FUNTIME FRANKIE (76 30) MN
Rather attractive boy who enjoys being handled – as he did each of the other occaission I;ve judged him! Medium sized head compared to his body but what excellent head type, medium wedge, high check bones, concave curve between bridge and nose leather, large broad nose, very full muzzle, strong chin, thick muscular neck. Medium ears, short and wide, light furnishings. Round eyes slanting to ear base, green in colour. Long substantial body robust and large showing good depth to flank. Strong legs and large rounded paws. Thick medium tail. Short coat. Excellent pattern with superb rufus genes giving a strong and vibrant orange ground. Very pleasing exhibit – striking pattern and charming temperament.

2nd Mr & Mrs N Bayley's PR NEMOREZ AZUREDLIGHT, 68a MN
Rather fed up Tiffanie by the time I saw him. Large, lustrous eyes set wide apart, showing an almost horizontal line to his top lids and full rounding to lower when relaxed, golden yellow in tone having the required blue rims. Face on this boy had a short extremely wide wedge and had a tendency to square off the angles which was somewhat untypical of the breed, a level bite, very nice rounding to his top of head and larger ears which are well furnished ears; wide in the base with rounded tips and pleasing tufts, which also were set well apart. In profile his skull had reasonable depth, well rounded brow and his break was lacking in definition though having a straight nose and chin of very good depth; set in a straight plane with the end of his nose. Medium body not quite as heavy as might be expected, with a strong chest and straight back set on heavier legs than are desirable having solid rounded paws; furnished with toe tufts and blue paw pads. Tail was well plumed, but was just short to balance to his body. Dark charcoal blue coat which was sound to the root, had a silky texture of the correct length; showing minimal ruff, minimal breaches and plume to the tail, the coat was quite fine but his undercoat was rather too full [it needs stripping back to give it the desired fine coat that is now being achieved] and lacked preparation; he was let down by some knotting. Though rather upset he handled well enough.

3rd Mr Crutchley TOBYSDEN DAISYMAE (76b20) FN 28/04/2005

Class 622 AC Limit Cat
1st Ms K Wilson MAHARANI VANITY FAIR (27b) F
A rather shy girl who handled very well. Large and lustrous golden yellow eyes with an inner chartreuse rim developing set well apart and with super shape. Face on she had a short wide wedge which tapered well to a blunt muzzle, a level bite, pleasing rounding to the top of her head, her ears were well set apart and were of a good size for her head – she was holding them back a little so I could not fully assess them but they appeared to have rounded tips and seem generously wide in the base – it was not possible to comment on their profile tilt. Her skull was reasonably deep in profile, good rounding to brow, defined nose break, straight nose, jaw line had reasonable depth but I would prefer more depth for perfection it was correctly aligned to the end of her nose. Her medium sized body was amply weighty and a nicely rounded chest, straight back, and elegant limbs in keeping with her body and oval paws – she was reluctant to stand for us to assess her stance. Her tail just balanced, tapers well to a paint brush finish from a medium base. Her coat was short and felt silky to the touch; it was a rather pale chocolate over her body and limbs with a fair degree of contrast to a warm milk chocolate masked and points which might hopefully even out as she ages. A rather gentle girl who prefer to under her blanket bless her.

2nd Mrs Ward’s ADATEBU LADY CASSANDRA (27) F
An absolute sweetheart of a youngster who is still rather immature. Medium sized yellow-chartreuse eyes set as wide as they could be on a rather immature head that need more breadth to it as yet. Face on her wedge was of medium width and could be short for perfection it tapered reasonably and she had a level bite, gentle rounding to her top of head and her ears which were wide at the base and had round tips could do with being a little larger for balance. In profile her skull has reasonable depth, nice rounding to brow, an acceptable nose break, her nose line was essentially straight but falls away little to the end, her jaw had reasonable depth could do with more but was set in a straight plane to the end of her nose. Her medium sized body is growing nicely felt weighty with a strong chest and straight back, her limbs were in keeping and had oval paws and the correct taller hind legs. Her tail was just short to balance, taper well from a medium thick base to a paint brush finish. Her medium length coat was a warm brown but had a rather odd gritty texture which I think is due to the littler she had. Shown in excellent condition and a really positive sweet natured girl who hopefully just needs some time to mature.

Class 624 AC Junior Cat
1st Mrs Wilshaw’s CH ROSSIKHAN CENTREFOLD (27c) F
A very pretty girl. Large and lustrous golden yellow eyes with inner chartreuse rim which were well set with super shape to both lids giving a typical Burmese expression, especially fine slant to her upper lids and full rounding to her lower lids. Face one she has a short wide wedge which tapers to a blunt muzzle and has a level bite, pleasing rounding to her top of head and her perfectly proportioned ears; wide in the base with rounded tips, they are set well apart on her broad head – giving a super contour to the outline of her face. Her profile shows her ears have the desired forward tilt, excellent rounding to her brow, skull of good depth, super nose break and straight nose line, a jaw of good depth but I would like a fraction more for absolute perfection and it was set in the correct plane to the end of her nose. Her medium sized body feels firm with good muscle tone, having a straight back and strong chest. She has slender elegant, but proportionate legs with dainty oval paws and the correct stance; taller hind legs. Her tail just balanced and tapered well to a paint brush finish from a medium base. Her coat was short having that expensive satin like feel, it was a warm lilac tone and was very even. Although a little upset at the prospect of leaving her pen she handled very well epically after having a big cuddle for reassurance and was shown in excellent condition.

2nd Mr & Mrs Tarbuck’s CH MOLYROSSI STARBUCK (27c) F
Rather an upset girl today. Large and lustrous pale yellow eyes that were unfortunately totally rounded, I did notice she did in fact have correctly shaped eyes after she had settled down. Face on she has a short wide wedge which tapers to a blunt muzzle and she has essentially a level bite her upper incisors where set just fractionally ahead of her lower incisors but they did meet, she has a gently rounded top of head and correct well set ears of excellent proportions with wide bases and rounded tips which formed a pleasing contour to the outline of her head. In profile she reasonably good depth to her skull, slightly flatter brow than desired, a defined nose break but her nose line has slight bump to it, her jaw has reasonable depth; needing more for perfection, but sits correctly in a straight plane to the end of her nose. Her medium sized body felt solid and muscular, having a straight back and a nicely rounded chest, her limbs with proportionate to her body and were elegant have dainty oval paws and a correct stance. Her tail was just short to balance, tapering well from a medium base to a paint brush finish. Her coat was a pale lilac with some hints of shading along her back, was medium in length and lies very close to her body felling like satin. Shown in excellent condition but just a little too upset to show off all of her assets to their best today.

3rd Mrs Gorman’s MOLYNMEUX DEMEUXRE (27c) F

4th Dr Collin’s CH AUREUS CHAMPAGNE CHARLIE (27b) M

Class 629 AC Breeders Kitten
1st Mr & Mrs Williams’ MOLYNMEUX ZAZEUX (27j) F
Absolutely fabulous! Large and lustrous pale golden eyes with an inner chartreuse rim, excellent slant to upper lids and fully rounded lower lids, set well apart. She has a short wide wedge which tapers nicely to a blunt muzzle, a level bite, nice rounding to the top of her head, her well balanced ears and wide in the base with rounded tips and set very well and add balance to the outline of her head. In profile she a deep skull, pleasing rounding to her brow, a very good nose break, a straight that just falls away a tad at the end, decent depth to her jaw which is set in the correct plane to the end of her nose. Her body feels weighty and muscular, she has a strong chest and a straight back, slender and elegant legs with neat oval paws and correct stance. Her tail balances and tapers well to paint brush finish. Her coat colour is still developing but she is current a lighter shade of lilac with nicely mingled shades of cream, her coat is short and feels very silky despite being a kitten coat. Shown is excellent condition and have a very confident and out going nature – a very nice kitten!

Class 635 AC Novice Kitten
Mrs Edwards’ MOEI LUCINDA LOVELACE (27c) F
A sweet girl. Large and lustrous eye of pale golden yellow, her upper lid was a little too horizontal but the lower lids were fully rounded and they were set well apart but I did crave for me breadth to her head. Face on she has a medium width muzzle, her bit was level, she had gentle rounding to her top of head, her well proportioned ears wide at the bases and display suitably rounded tips were set as wide apart as they could be. In profile her skull had reasonable depth, a rounded brow, her nose break could take more definition but she appeared to be teething somewhat, her slightly long nose line fell away slightly at the end and her jaw which needs more depth was receding a little. Her body is growing well and has a firm muscular felt o it, a strong chest and straight back, with proportionate sized limbs which were dainty, having oval paws and taller hind legs. Her tail balanced and tapered well from a medium base to a paint brush finish. Her coat was short and had very good texture to it feeling very soft and silky; it was a pale lilac with pink casting coming through very nicely. She was shown in excellent condition and has a very sweet temperament.

Class 655 AC Visitors Neuter
1st Dr Giles CH & PR RAWEKE MIRROR IMAGE (27) FN
A very attractive exhibit. Large and lustrous chartreuse eyes with excellent slant to upper lids and well rounded lower lids set well in her broad head. Looking at her face on she has a short wide wedge which tapers nicely to a broad blunt muzzle with a level bite, nicely rounded top of head with well shaped and sized ears which are set well apart. In profile her skull could do with a little more depth for balance, nicely rounded brow, good nose break and an essentially straight nose line apart from the end where there is a tiny bump which then appears to fall away, her jaw has reasonable depth but really needs to be deeper for perfection as it rather makes her chin look weak, it is correctly aligned to the end of her nose. Her body feels weighty and firm, it has a strong chest and a straight back, her legs are elegant and in keeping with her body they have oval paws and the correct stance. Her tail balances to her shoulder and tapers well to a paint brush finish from a medium base. Her coat is of good short length, with a soft and silky feel to it and is rich brown in colour. She was shown in very good condition and handled well.

2nd Mrs Jubb’s PR MAHARANI GABRIELLE (27) FN
A very pleasing exhibit; large and lustrous chartreuse eyes, set wide apart with good shape. Face on she has a short wide wedge, with a level bite and it tapers to a blunt muzzle, her ears are a good size, broad at the base with correct profile tilt, set wide apart on a gently rounded head. In profile she displays a 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 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.

3rd Mrs Hartley’s KARLAC BOUNCING BEANO (27c) MN

Class 909 AC Burmese Adult
1st Dr Collin’s GRCH ARTRO BROWN ANWEN (27) F
A very pretty exhibit. She had large and lustrous pale yellow eyes; they were correctly set and had an excellent slant to the upper lids and very full rounding to the lower. Head on she had 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 had good depth, a very rounded brow, very good nose break, straight nose and jaw of reasonable depth that could do with more for perfection, set correctly in a straight plane to the end of her nose. Her body is large and appropriately weighty, a strong chest and straight back, proportionate legs with spoon shaped paws thought she refused to stand to assess her stance today. Her tail balanced and tapered to paint brush tip. Her coat was a rich dark brown in colour with sprinkling of white hairs across her shoulders but her coat was quite short in length, feeling like satin. Shown in excellent condition, a little grizzly but she handled well enough preferring to be back in her pen.

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Miss C White

Many thanks to Donna Stephenson who stewarded for me on the day. She did a great job and handled the cats expertly. She was great company too. Congratulations on your own successes on the day, Donna, and thanks again. I enjoyed your company.
BRITISH IMPERIAL GRAND CHAMPION
MALE
IGCC – EDNEY’S GR CH ROCADANNE MR BEAN – Red Spotted
15/10/07  A really super boy and such a pleasure to see such good type and size to a Red Spotted. He has a big slightly long body standing on medium length legs – hard to believe he is only into his second year with another good year’s maturing to do yet. Super bone to sturdy legs with large firm paws. Lovely broad round masculine head with good space between slightly large ears. Full cheeks add to the strength and maturity. Well opened orange eyes, round in shape. Broad nose, level bite and firm chin – he just narrows slightly at the muzzle. Dense coat is short and quite crisp. There is good contrast between the deeper red spotted pattern and the red ground colour. Good facial markings and necklaces. Nice spots generally with very little linkage, just showing some slight shading down the spinal area. Spotty tummy and leg barring, well ringed tail of good length to balance to his long body.
FEMALE
IGCC - DAVISON’S GR CH ANTIGUASON SILVER ZINNIA – Black Silver Spotted
17/05/05  Good maturity to this female with a cobby weighty, medium sized body and a fairly round head held on a thick neck. Short stocky legs with neat round paws. Well-spaced ears are just a little open at the base, large round green eyes, broad nose with brick nose leather. Level bite in slightly square muzzle, firm chin. Dense coat is crisp and quite short. The ground colour is pale silver, for perfection the pattern could be denser black – it is a little brindled but still clear and still contrasting to the ground. Good spotting, including the spinal area which is broken into spots. She has pleasing facial markings with lines and stripes on her face, and necklaces on her neck and chest. Well barred legs and spotty tummy. Her tail is a little short for balance and tapers at the tip. She has several black rings, linked by a line running from base to tip. Attractive female.
RES. IGCC – MARTIN’S GR CH ADSETSH BLUE SAFFIRE – Blue Self
19/09/06  Well grown female with deep body of good weight, good strong legs and well rounded paws. Broad round head is just topped by slightly large ears. Super big round orange eyes. Broad nose and level bite. Slightly tapered muzzle, fairly firm chin. Her coat is a fraction long but dense. The even medium blue just fades a little at the roots. Medium length tail with tapered tip .
BRITISH LILAC ADULT
MALE
1ST, CC withheld – JAY’S JANSTAN GOFORIT THEO
01/05/08  Quite a compact male but surprisingly weighty. He has a medium broad deep body and stands on short strong legs with rounded paws. Lovely round head with full cheeks and neat but slightly upright ears. Super round orange eyes with good expression. Broad nose and level bite, slightly shallow chin. The texture to his coat is reasonable and very dense but it is rather too long for the Standard and was my reason for withholding. The colour is a deep shade of lilac, fairly sound but showing quite a degree of fawning throughout, particularly on his tail. Very sweet temperament.
FEMALE
1ST, CC withheld – BEEVERS’ TOPMARX MILADY
23/04/07  Still maturing and she has good balance and weight to a broad deep frame, with good legs and rounded paws. Lovely round head with full cheeks and well spaced but slightly upright ears. Round well opened eyes of good colour. Short broad nose. Her bite is untidy and undershot – my reason for withholding the certificate. Very firm chin. Good short crisp coat, the medium lilac colour is fairly sound. She just has a few ghost rings on a medium length tail which tapers a little at the tip.
BRITISH AOC SILVER TABBY ADULT, MALE
CC, BOB - LEE’S SODACHICATS LAUXING SUEDE – Red Silver
03/08/08  Very young adult who still has plenty of maturing to do and plenty of time to do it. He has a medium frame of depth but which needs to full out, good weight and strong legs with round paws. Broad head tapers to a slightly square muzzle. Reasonable width between slightly flared ears. Eyes could be rounder, I think they may have been slightly sore, the colour almost brown it was so deep. Short broad nose, level bite and firm chin. His coat is dense and crisp, quite short. The ground colour is pale silvery cream with good contrast to the pattern. He has good facial markings and necklaces. The lines run over his head to the butterfly. The spine lines are reasonable and the oyster on his right side is clear, although the left one is rather muddled. Well ringed tail. Nice temperament.
BRITISH RED SPOTTED ADULT
BOB - EDNEY’S GR CH ROCADANNE MR BEAN - male
BRITISH BLACK SILVER SPOTTED ADULT
BOB – DAVISON’S GR CH ANTIGUASON SILVER ZINNIA - female
AC BRITISH COLOURPOINTED ADULT
MALE
CNH – WILSON’S KRUZINKAL TO’KAI – Lilac Tabby Colourpointed
03/06/08  I was sorry not to be able to examine this cat properly. He and the female next door were giving each other grief and we did get a partition set up between them which seemed to settle them both down. We tried on several occasions to get him out but he drew blood from me and my concern is always that in that mood, he might get away from us and escape which does not bear thinking of, so we had to leave him alone. We were amazed to see him out later but perhaps the partition had helped him to settle. I hope his next outing is not so traumatic!
FEMALE
1ST, CC withheld – TWENTYMAN & SKOVLUND’S FARLEYWOOD DAISY – Lilac Point
12/06/08  This female did come out but was somewhat reluctant and would not allow a full assessment to be made. Just a youngster and she is still filling out – her body is of good size and depth but it just needs to broaden. Well boned legs and good sized paws. Round head – ears are still rather large for balance until her head broadens. Cheeks are filling out. Oval eyes of fair blue – she has slight nystagmous, confirmed by the Duty Vet. Broad nose and level bite, firm chin. From what we could tell, she has a dense crisp white with good clear lilac points colour and clear magnolia body colour. Medium length tail with rounded tip. Unfortunately we could not assess her properly, and combined with the nystagmous, I did not feel that she was quite up to the Certificate today.
2ND - WILSON’S ALTHALUS STORM – Lilac Point
16/05/08  Medium sized female of fairly good balance but she needs a lot more weight for her age. Perhaps she has been calling? Very broad round head with well spaced ears, just a little open at the base. Eyes are of good blue, fairly round, but she shows quite strong signs of nystagmous – where her pupils are shifting. Short broad nose, level bite and firm chin. The coat is crisp but a little long. The magnolia body colour just shows some tonal shading. Even lilac points on mask and ears, legs and paws and tail.
SELKIRK REX ADULT, MALE
CC, BOB – CREATON & WALKER’S CURLU NATE – Black Longhair
19/04/08  Medium rectangular frame with a level back. He has good depth of body and breadth of chest and he has a good weighty feel to his body. Broad round head with a slight curve to his top of head. Medium sized ears are correctly angled with plenty of internal furnishings. Lovely big round eyes, well opened and expressive. Short broad nose with downward slant, level bite in fairly square muzzle. Firm chin. His coat is just starting to moult out in places – giving it a slightly shorter length around his neck, but he is fully covered and there are curls everywhere – the coat is plush and dense, standing out from his body, and the curls are random and unstructured. Medium length tail with rounded tip is well plumed. Lovely temperament and he ran the BOV winner very close indeed in the adult section. A difficult choice.
BRITISH BLACK NEUTER
MALE
PC – ANDERSON-CARTER’S PR ROCADANNE BLACKJACK
04/10/07  Large long heavy male who looks his age at the moment. He is developing well and his head is maturing. His cheeks are still filling out and he is still a little narrow at the muzzle. He has slightly upright but well spaced ears and super round deep orange eyes. Medium length broad nose, level bite and firm chin. Slightly long coat has good texture and is jet black to the roots. Balanced tail.
2ND - STONEHOUSE’S ADATESH LIQUORICE
26/05/08  Medium framed cat who has a surprisingly heavy body, short sturdy legs and round paws. Fairly round head with ears which need more width between. Round gold eyes are still showing a hint of a green rim. Short broad nose, level bite, and firm chin. slightly long coat is dense and crisp, the black colour fading at the roots. Tail balances to body.
FEMALE
PC, BOB – JONES’ DOMUSFELIUM CIAO BELLA
10/04/08  Balanced cobby body with good breadth and depth. Full rounded head shows quite strong type, with well spaced neat ears and full cheeks. Lovely expressive round orange eyes. Good profile and level bite. Her coat is dense and crisp and fairly  short – the colour a good dense black. nice thick tail with rounded tip.
BRITISH BLACK/CHOCOLATE/LILAC TORTIE & WHITE NEUTER, FEMALE
BOB - MARTIN’S GR CH & GR PR WELLMAR KALEIDOSCOPE
BRITISH BLUE TORTIE & WHITE NEUTER, FEMALE
PC, BOB – JONES’ PR WELLMAR FELICITY FIREFLY
23/10/04  Large framed cat with a long deep body, good sturdy legs and round paws. Round head is topped by rather large ears. Round pale gold eyes. Full cheeks. Broad nose, acceptable bite in rather square muzzle, and firm chin. The coat is crisp but a little flat-lying. The blue areas show some silver tipping and the cream is quite a hot but fairly sound in shade. Good patching generally against correct proportions of white – she has a white muzzle and collar and the white extends down her chest onto her upper tummy. It is then broken by colour before being white again down to her abdomen and she has white on legs and paws. Balanced tail.
BRITISH BI-COLOUR NEUTER, MALE
BOB – HALL’S GR PR  CATYKES TONIONE – Blue & White
AC COLOURPOINTED NEUTER, MALE
PC, BOB – WARDLE’S ADATESH BLUE SNOWMAN – Blue Point
23/02/08  Lovely big lad, a real heavyweight – his body is just a little large for his head at the moment as it is still maturing. He has a super broad deep body and he stands on thick legs with firm round paws. Round head is broadening and is topped by neat well set ears. Large round eyes of a reasonable shade of blue. Good profile and level bite. Dense crisp short coat with some tonal shading and evenly matched blue points. Good tail. Lovely temperament.
2ND SIMPSON’S ALTHALUS QUINTANUS WOLF – Red Point
25/05/08  Just a youngster who needs to mature but he has promise and will get there. He is long and rangy but has very good weight. He just needs to broaden. Head still filling out and getting the required roundness. Ears are large for balance as yet.  Lovely round eyes of good blue. Good profile and level bite. His coat is a fraction long but of good texture. The body colour of creamy white contrasts with the rich red points colour. Medium length tail with rounded tip.
SELKIRK REX NEUTER, MALE
Well I thought that these boys would have bunting all round their pens and be doing star jumps when I got to them – to celebrate their new status - but what I got was blank stares and backs turned! They were obviously having a bit of a day, as were a number of others around the show hall, and having seen who they were in the catalogue later, they definitely were not showing themselves to their best on the day. A real shame.
PC, BOB – CREATON & WALKER’S CRINKLES JACK FROST – Red Longhair
02/05/07  Good cobby cat with a rectangular body shape and correct muscle tone. Good breadth of body at shoulders and rump. Strong medium legs with firm paws. Broad round head is held on a thick neck. Medium sized ears are broad at the base and are set well apart. The forehead could just be a bit more rounded for perfection. Large round expressive eyes. Short broad nose with downward slant, good well padded ‘rectangular’ shape to muzzle, level bite and firm chin. Super plush semi-long coat stands out from his body and covers it well, with random loose curls. Medium length tail is nicely plumed.
2ND WALKER’S AMAZOLOU MISTER FANTASTIC – Red Smoke Longhair
03/04/07  Another lovely example of the breed. Again he has a powerful rectangular body with well boned legs and large firm paws. Broad round head has full cheeks and medium sized ears are well set and have some curly internal furnishings. Nicely rounded profile and correct slant to nose. Large round well opened eyes. Firm chin. Super soft plush coat of good density, standing out from the body. There are plenty of random curls throughout, particularly around his neck and chest. Well plumed tail. This cat is a worthy winner and I was sorry that he did not allow us to examine him properly on the day. He has made a major contribution to the Breed’s progress, and has always had a lovely temperament so I hope that he gets over this unsettled period and goes on to win the titles he deserves.
3RD WALKER’S AMAZOLOU THE NEW SCHMOO – Red Tipped Shorthair
13/04/08  This boy is still maturing and he has good weight and a long deep body but it has yet to broaden and get the rectangular look. He has good bone to legs and paws. Very round head with well set medium ears. Fairly full cheeks and large round expressive eyes. Medium length broad nose. His muzzle has yet to achieve the padded rectangular appearance typical of the breed. Firm chin. Curly and broken whiskers. Short plush coat covers his body well and he has good evidence of the rex gene developing – the red tipping  is more obvious now that he is older. Medium length tail with rounded tip and thick base has some curls evident.

AV ORIENTAL IMPERIAL GRAND PREMIER
MALE
IGPC – LUND’S GR PR SMAUG TY – Red Silver Shaded
28/02/07  Lovely well grown muscular male with a long firm elegant body, long slim legs and oval paws. Lovely triangular wedge, held on an elegant neck, with large ears which are well set to follow the lines. Oriental shaped eyes slant towards his nose – the colour between green and hazel. Fairly straight profile, level bite and firm chin. Short fine coat lies close to his body, with good shades of red extending down the hair shafts from the surface of the coat on a clear red silver under-colour. The coat is free from any tabby markings on the body. Acceptable darker red shading runs along the spine line and there are some tabby markings on the extremities. A lovely boy in excellent condition.
FEMALE
1ST, IGPC Withheld – ROWE’S GR PR FOXYPAWS SUA LAI  - Blue Shaded
20/08/05 Medium framed long bodied female with pleasing muscle tone and a good firm feel to her. She has long slim legs and oval paws. Long tapered tail balances to her body. Good triangular wedge shows excellent type with large ears following the lines and good green eyes of Oriental shape. Good profile and level gums! Firm chin. Short fine coat lies close to her body. The shading is medium blue but it extends too far down the hair shafts, not just on the spinal area where it is acceptable but along her sides in particular, which detracts from overall impression, and she still has some clear tabby markings on her lower body. I just felt that these details meant that she was not quite up to the level of Imperial Certificate on the day.

AV BRITISH ADULT
1ST CREATON & WALKER’S CURLU NATE – Black Selkirk Rex Longhair
2ND DAVISON’S GR CH ANTIGUASON SILVER ZINNIA – British Black Silver Spotted
3RD FIGGINS’ HINDERSLYNE OF HYSSOP – British Blue-Cream female
AC BRITISH CH, GR CH OR IMP GR CH CAT
1ST EDNEY’S GR CH ROCADANNE MR BEAN – British Red Spotted male
2ND ROBINSON’S CH PENNYDOWN MOONTIGER – British Black Tipped male
29/06/07  Quite a compact boy but well balanced with super green eyes, well lined with black. slightly shallow chin. dense crisp coat – not too long – with even medium tipping.
3RD - MARTIN’S GR CH ADSETSH BLUE SAFFIRE – British Blue female
AC BRITISH DEBUTANTE CAT
1ST LEE’S SODACHICATS LAUXING SUEDE – British Red Silver Tabby male
2ND LEE’S SODACHICATS DILLY DOLLY – British Blue female
27/07/08  Young female who has yet to mature. Her ears are a little big for balance to her head and she still has a hint of a green rim to her gold eyes. Her coat is a little long and soft, the blue has some silvery tipping and fades at the roots.
3RD WILSON’S KRUZINKAL TO’KAI – British Lilac Tabby Colourpointed male
AC BRITISH KITTEN, 3-6 MNTHS
1ST EDNEY’S ROCADANNE MAMMA MIA – British Tortie Tabby female
08/02/09c  Super kitten with a neat balanced body and good bone developing. She has a round head with well set ears. Cheeks still filling out. Super deep, deep copper brown eyes. Good profile and level bite. Chin firming. Her coat is short and dense, with clear tabby pattern of facial markings , necklaces on her chest and neck and stripes and lines on her face. The lines run back to the butterfly and she has clear oysters and spine lines running down to her tail. Legs are well barred and she has a spotty tummy. Well ringed tail. The ground colour shows some light brindling in places but the pattern is clearly overlaid with shades of red, mingled and patched. A very attractive kitten. Sweet with it!
2ND BERRY’S MAWBRITZ DYLANSON – British Cream Tabby Colourpointed male
08/02/09 An attractive and promising kitten with good type and well balanced body developing. Pleasing colours to his coat. Unfortunately he has quite a definite tail kink close to the tip of his tail.
AC BRITISH NEUTER WITH 1PC, IC OR MERIT
1ST WARDLE’S ADATESH BLUE SNOWMAN – British Blue Point male
2ND JONES’ DOMUSFELIUM CIAO BELLA – British Black female
3RD ALTHALUS QUINTANUS WOLF – British Red Point male
AC BRITISH ADOLESCENT NEUTER
1ST STONEHOUSE’S ADATESH LIQUORICE – British Black male
AC ORIENTAL KITTEN 3-6 mnths
1ST DUFFY’S KYOMI KISS-N-TELL – Havana female
12/02/09  Neat muscular baby with good balance to body, legs and tail. She has a super wedge with excellent width between large, well opened ears which follow the  lines. Oriental shaped eyes are developing a good shade of green. Slight dip in profile, level bite and firm chin. Short fine coat lies close to her body – the colour is just slightly cool toned chestnut brown. It is sound to the roots. Sweetie!
AC ORIENTAL NOVICE KITTEN
1ST DUFFY’S KYOMI KISS-N-TELL – Havana female
2ND SIMPSON’S KYOMI MIDNYTE SOLACE – Oriental Black Shorthair male
12/02/09  I wanted two firsts here as he is also a very promising kitten with a lovely wedge held on a slender neck and an elegant body. Coat is a fraction long but jet glossy sound black. Long whip tail balances to his body for length. Lovely condition and temperament.
AC ORIENTAL DEBUTANTE NEUTER
1ST ANDERSON’S FIORDILISO EARL GREY – Oriental Blue Shorthair male
21/06/08  Large muscular male with good legs and oval paws, and a long tapered tail. Good triangular wedge – ears could just use a little more width between for best set. Oriental shaped eyes of green slant towards a nose with a straight profile, level bite, and chin lines up. Super coat, short, fine close-lying and sound medium blue. Stylish cat.

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