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Notts & Derby Cat Club
24th January 2009

Mrs C Bamford

I thank Beryl, Judy and the rest of the committee for the invitation to judge at their show.  Sue Danks stewarded for me and it was a real pleasure to work with her again.

AC Persian Self Champion Male:  Only two entered but both of them were worthy of the Grand on the day. 1 GR CC STEPHENSON’S GR CH WESTHOLME MISSING LINK. (70 1) 03/05/07.  Black Exotic of lovely type.  He had a cobby shape to his body with nice bone and a tail length in proportion.  Well rounded head with neat ears set well apart, round expressive eyes of a deep orange colour, broad nose with a deep break, wide level bite, nicely rounded cheeks and a good chin.  His coat of sound deepest black was plush, soft and dense and stood out well from his body.  Lovely temperament.  Res GR CC.  STEWART’S GR CH LAZANE ON CLOUD NINE.  (2a) 08/06/07.  Orange-Eyed White of good type who ran the winner very close indeed on the day.  Excellent cobby shape with good bone and a tail length in proportion.  Round head with neat ears set well apart, broad nose with a deep break, round eyes of mid orange, scissor bite, fat cheeks and a strong chin.  Full coat, soft, silky and well presented. The colour was clean white with just a touch of staining to his back feet.  Lovely to handle.

Red Self Adult, Female:  1ST CC & BOB MORRIS’ COUNTRYGIRL CHERRYBLOSSOM.  (4) 16/04/08.  Only just 9 months old and a really promising young lady with lovely type but, understandably, just a little immature at present.  She had a cobby shape to her body with good bone and a short tail.  Nice round head with good width between small ears, short broad nose with a deep break, round deep orange eyes, level bite, fat cheeks and a strong chin.  Her soft, silky coat was perfectly presented.  It showed a really sound rich red colour with some tabby markings but she is still young and hopefully they will clear as she matures. 

Miscellaneous classes

AC Junior Cat, Male:  1. STEPHENSON’S GR CH WESTHOLME MISSING LINK.  2.  MORRIS’ HEATHROSE ROOMS ONFIRE. (6D) 02/04/08.  Red Smoke just over nine months old.  He has a good cobby shape to his body with nice bone and a tail length in proportion.  Well rounded head with neat ears set well apart, round orange eyes, broad nose with excellent nostrils and nose leather, level bite, round cheeks and a good chin.  At the moment his coat is not very long but shows a good rich red colour and is well presented.  He had a full mask, with pale spectacles and showing some tabby markings on his forehead.  His ruff was pale red and did not go completely around his head.  His ears furnishings were also pale red and his ears were a really deep rich red colour.  The contrast to his coat has improved since I saw him two weeks ago but in some areas it is still pale red in colour and not white.  His coat also showed some of tabby markings.  He has a wonderful temperament

AC Senior Cat, Female:  1 MORRIS’ GR CH WESTHOLME CAPTIVATION.  (11) 31/07/05.  Tortoiseshell with lovely overall type and in excellent condition.  She had a nice cobby shape to her body with strong bone and short fat legs.  Her short tail was well furnished.  Her smooth round head had good width between neat ears.  Round mid orange coloured eyes.  Short broad nose with a deep break.  Level bite with the top set very slightly concave.  Fat cheeks and strong chin.  Her full coat was soft and well prepared showing sound black and shades of red, some of which were a very deep rich red in colour.  She had large patches of both colours on her body and tail.  All her feet were broken by small patches of colour.  Her face is broken by small patches of rich colour with the exception of her black ears and being mainly black under both eyes.  Wonderful temperament.

AC Aristocrat:  1. ELMS’ NOYNAROCK THYRA. (67 31et) 21/02/06.  Tortie Tabby and White Norwegian Forest Cat with lovely type.  Well built female with good muscle and build.  Her bushy tail just reached to her shoulder.  Her head is nice with a straight profile, strong chin, well tufted ears correctly set, large expressive green eyes oval in shape.  Her coat was glossy with a dense undercoat, a full ruff and nice knickerbockers. 2. ROBERTS’ BEAUBRIGHT SNOWANGEL-LILY. (13c2) 11/12/06. Large Blue Birman female with nice type, good bone and a bushy tail in proportion to her body.  She has a broad skull with a medium length nose that showed a slight dip in profile, well rounded cheeks and a strong chin.  Very deep blue eyes almost round in shape.  Her front paws had symmetrical white gloves and the back paws had white socks, well matched.  Her coat was long and silky in texture with matching points colours.  She did have a little body shading on her otherwise nice white coat.  3.  EVANS & DUNN’S ELMCOON SUNNDANCE KID. (64 43ds) 21/01/07.

AC Breeders Cat:  1. DELANEY’S DEENLAY MISSDIOR.   (13C4) 30/03/08.  Lilac Birman female with excellent type and a really nice coat.  She had a good shape to her body with a medium tail length in proportion to her body.  Her head shape was very good with a nice wedge, a very slight dip in profile and very deep blue expressive eyes.  Excellent long coat, silky and with a full ruff.  Her coat colour was almost white with hardly any shading and points of pale lilac that matched.  She had a full mask.  Her gloves and socks matched except for the back left sock which was very slightly longer.  2.  EVANS & DUNN’S ELMCOON SUNNDANCE KID.  (63 43ds) 21/01/07.  Red Shaded Silver Maine Coon male of lovely type.  He had a good body shape with nice bone and a tail that reached his shoulder.  He had a medium length head with a shallow dip in the profile of his nose and a square muzzle.  The ears were tall and well tufted.  His green eyes were full and round.  His glossy coat had a thick undercoat, was well presented and with a ruff.  3.  DAVIES’ GR CH RAGSHAVEN BUSTERS LEGACY.  (66 31a) 27/03/05.  Blue Bi-Colour Ragdoll male of good type.  He is a large cat with a broad head, rounded muzzle and firm chin.  He had large very deep blue eyes.  His tail reached his shoulder and was bushy.  His silky coat was a good length and very dense with some white to his shoulders and face.  His points colour was medium blue and matched in colour.  4.  SAYE’S ESAYA SMARTIEPANTS. (13c9) 24/04/08.

AC Cat Not Bred by Exhibitor:  1. DOBLE’S CH ESAYA POPPYOFBULLAMOOR (13C5) 29/06/04.  Red Birman female of good type and superb temperament.  She had a lovely body shape with nice bone and a bushy tail of good length.  Her head is strong with a medium length nose that had a very slight dip in the profile. Good sized ears set well apart.  Almost round eyes of the deepest blue colour.  Her coat was in excellent condition, long and silky with a full ruff around her neck.  Her coat colour was very pale with just a little shading to the body.  All her points colour matched and were a good red colour.  She had nice matching gloves and socks with the right sock just a touch shorter than the left one.  Excellent temperament.  2.  BLADES’ DOTCOM LINCOLN (64 41W) 05/06/07.  Huge Brown Tabby and White Maine Coon male of good type and with a very alert expression.  He has excellent bone structure, and a long flowing tail.  His condition and coat preparation were really lovely.  He had a good length head with a slight concave dip to the profile of the nose.  Good ear size and set with nice tufts to them.   Green eyes that were well rounded and set well apart.  His coat was glossy with a good undercoat and a full ruff.  3.  WHITBY’S GR CH FELONIE SUCETTER PLAYBOY.  (13C13) 09/06/07.

AC Breeders Kitten:  A large class of quality kittens, most of whom won Best of Breed in their opens!  1. SLEVIN’S ASHANNAS MAMMA MIA.  (13c1) 09/07/08.  Seal Birman female and a real little stunner.  She has a good shape to her body, lovely bone and a full tail in proportion to her body.  She had a perfect head shape with a very slight dip in the profile, medium sized ears set well apart, beautiful deep blue eyes and full cheeks and well developed chin.  Her full coat was long and silky with a full ruff and in excellent condition.  Her points colour was a very dark brown with a very pale beige to her body with no shading at all.  Both her front and back paws showed perfect symmetrical markings.  2. DAVIES’ RAGSHAVEN GUMAMAGIC. (66 31a) 25/06/08.  Blue Bi-Colour Ragdoll female of good type.  She had a large body, nice bone and a tail in proportion.  Broad head with well developed cheeks, round deep blue eyes, slight dip in her nasal profile and medium sized ears.  Her silky coat was well prepared with a medium sound blue colour to her body, tail and points.  She had white to her tummy and legs with a white “V” to her face.  3. SAYE’S ESAYA SPELLBOUND. (13c3) 15/07/08.  Very pretty Chocolate Birman female of nice type.  She is a good shape with nice bone and a bushy tail in proportion to her body.  She had a broad head, well rounded with a slight dip to the nose and almost round deep blue eyes.  Her long silky coat showed nice milky chocolate colours points with a clear ivory coloured body.  Her face did show some slight brindling to the chocolate colour.  Her front paws had white symmetrical gloves and the back feet had matching socks with a small patch of colour in the right gauntlet.  Excellent temperature.  4. DOBLE’S BULLAMOOR SKYSTHELIMIT.  (13c12) 28/08/08.

AC Kitten Not Bred by Exhibitor:  1. JOHNSON’S ESAYA ZINFANDEL. (13C5) 26/04/08.  Really nice Red Birman male showing good type and just a couple of days short of being an adult.  Large body with a bushy tail in proportion to his body.  He had a nice head with a dip in his profile and large very deep blue eyes.  His cheeks were full and round and he had medium ears set well apart.  His long silky coat was a very pale cream to his body with no shading and red points with the legs a touch paler than his head and tail.  His socks, gloves and gauntlets were all perfectly symmetrical.  He has a really lovely temperament. 2. STANLEY’S SHEERCLASS APPLE MAC.  (64 41as) 12/08/08.  Handsome Blue Silver Tabby Maine Coon male with good type.  He had a large body with lovely bone and good muscle and a long tail reaching his shoulder.  Good sized head with a medium length, slight concave curve to the nose, round gold coloured eyes, level bite and full cheeks and firm chin.  His coat was well presented with a dense undercoat.  He had some very slight tarnishing on his back.  3.  LONGLEYS’S ELMCOON MISS YOU NIGHTS.  (64 41) 30/08/08.

AC Aristocrat, Neuter:  1. LEESE’S SHANLIVLE DELTA.   ( 67 22) 13/04/07.  Tortie and White Norwegian Forest Cat with really striking colouring to her coat.  A large cat, muscular with good bone and a long bushy tail.  She had the required triangular shaped head with a straight profile, large well tufted ears, large green eyes and a strong chin.  Her coat had a woolly undercoat covered by a smooth overcoat with a full ruff and knickerbockers.  The rich red and deep black colours to her coat made her a really attractive cat.  2.  TAYLOR’S KADACOON FYTCHEY BEAR. (64 15) 05/01/08.  Black Maine Coon male who was not a happy chap when I came to judge him in the afternoon.  He is a huge cat with good muscle and a tail that reached his shoulder.  Nice head shape with large well tufted ears set high on his head and well apart, round deep amber coloured eyes, good dip in the nasal profile, square muzzle and a firm chin.  His coat was a glossy sound black with a dense undercoat, a full ruff and nice shaggy breeches.

AC Visitors Neuter:  1. GROVES’ GR CH SPELLSINGER MYSTIC MELODY.  (13C2) 12/07/01.  Blue Birman female aged six and a half and a really nice lady.  She had a large body shape with a bushy tail in proportion to her body.  Her head was strong and broad with a slight dip in the profile, well spaced medium ears, almost round deep blue eyes, round cheeks and a full chin.  Her silky coat was a blue white in colour with very little shading and nice blue points.  Her symmetrical sock, gloves and gauntlets were exactly as required in the standard.  Lovely temperament.  2.  DALE’S PR ADSETLO ROCKET.  (67 31T) 16/11/06.  Male Brown Tabby and White Norwegian Forest Cat in excellent condition with very nice type.  He had a large powerful body with good muscle and a bushy tail that reached his shoulders.  His head was a nice triangular shape with large ears set high and well tufted, a straight profile to his nose.  His expressive green eyes were large and oval.  His coat was full and he had a really woolly undercoat with a smooth overcoat in good condition and well prepared.  3.  THOMPSON’S UK GR PR FORMONA APOLLO.(13C1) 27/04/01.

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Mrs J Barrett

Many thanks to Beryl & Judy for the invitation to a well run friendly show. Many thanks to Will Vaneveld for stepping in at the last minute, I hope you enjoyed your day & I look forward to the next time.
AC BURMESE PREMIER MALE:
GR PR ROBINSON’S PR ROSSIKHAN STATUS SYMBOL (27c) well grown with lovely muscular weighty feel. Good tail. Super coat texture & colour. Lovely head type & expression. Good dome & well set ears. Short blunt wedge with very good width at hinge. Profile showing good nose break & chin. Super eye shape & set. A really lovely boy but was a total rat bag & the language was REALLY choice!
RES GR PR RIDDLE’S UK GR PR OAKFORD SENOR DINAMICO (27a) another stylish boy. Lovely feel to weighty muscular body. Tail just balances. Very good coat texture & good even colour. Very good head type & expression. Good top of head & well set ears. Short blunt wedge with good width at hinge. Good break & chin. Very good eye shape & set. Good temperament.
I also liked Pr Mayerling Red Rum, Pr Mainman Leonardo & Ch & Pr Rainsong Xabi Alonso
AC BURMESE PREMIER FEMALE:
GR PR ROBINSON’S GR CH & PR ROSSIKHAN INYOUR DREAMS (27c) Weighty muscular girl with good body proportions & tail. Lovely close lying coat of very good texture & colour. Flattish top of head, well set ears. Short blunt wedge with very good width at hinge. Good break & chin. Very good eye shape & set. Congrats to her owners & breeders on her new well deserved title.
RES GR PR BLAKE’S CH & PR HOBBERDY HOOPCY DAISY (27h) good feel to weighty muscular body. Good tail. Close lying coat of good texture & colours, although she does have a very pale red patch on sternum. Good head for type & expression. Good top of head & well set ears. Short blunt wedge with very good width at hinge. Good profile for break & chin. Good eye shape & set.
ASIAN SELF / TORTIE ADULT:
CC W/H WARD’S MOONSPINNER CAIRNIS GIRL (72a) sorry to withhold the CC but she does have a hernia which was confirmed by the duty Vet.
TONKINESE ADULT:
1 CC BOB BERNARD’S CH COPERNICUS CHERRYBLOSSOM (74e) good feel to weighty lithe body. Good tail. Coat of very good texture & colouring. Well set ears. Good wedge & profile. Very good eye shape, set & colour.
2 BERNARD’S MIMAPERKS WINDMILL GIRL (74b) Just adult, well grown for age. Weighty body of good proportions, good tail. Very good coat texture & colour. Good top of head & ears pleasing profile. Very good eye shape, set & colour
ASIAN TABBY KITTEN:
1 BOB CROW & GOSS’ KAGURA OPALESQUE (72 45psq) very promising kitten of lovely type. Good size, feel & weight. Good tail. Good coat texture & colour. Good top of head & well set ears. Short blunt wedge with very good width at hinge. Good profile for break & chin. Very good eye shape, set & colour.
TONKINESE KITTEN:
1 BOB BERNARD’S MIMAPERKS SOLITAIRE (74e) youngster but good size, feel & weight. Good body proportions & tail. Good coat texture & markings. Pleasing head type, good top of head & ears. Good wedge & profile. Very good eye shape & set.
CREAM BURMESE ADULT:
1 CC BOB MATTHEWS’ KATCHYN PRAIRIE SUN (27f) good size & weighty feel to body. Good tail. Good coat texture & even colour. Good head type & expression. Good dome & well set ears. Short blunt wedge with very good width at hinge. Good break & chin. Very good eye shape, set & colour. A very pleasing girl
AOC TORTIE ADULT:
1 CC WILLIAMS’ MOLYNMEUX INEUXENDO (27g) young adult. Good feel, size & weight. Good tail. Close lying coat of good texture & colours. Typy head & expression. Good dome & well set ears. Short blunt wedge with very good width at hinge. Good break & chin. Very good eye shape & set. A promising youngster.
2 STEPHENS’ MILLGILL YACKETY- YAK (27g) just adult by a matter of days but good size, feel & weight for age. Close lying coat of softish texture. Typy head & expression. Good dome & well set ears. Short blunt wedge with good width at hinge. Good break & chin. Very good eye shape & set.
BOB TEGG’S BLOOMERS BARONESS BELCHAMP (27j) mature girl. Good body proportions & tail. Close lying coat of very good texture. Good type & expression.  A pleasing exhibit
AV JUNIOR NEUTER:
1 KEMP’S GR PR NATZKATZ IRISH-CREAM (72 43nsq) Weighty muscular girl with good body proportions & tail. Lovely close lying coat of very good texture & colour. Flattish top of head, well set ears. Short blunt wedge with very good width at hinge. Good break & chin. Very good eye shape & set. Good temperament but very wriggly
2 TAYLOR-ROSE’S GOLDNGLITZ LADYTOPAZ (76b 30) good size feel & weight. Good tail. Close lying coat of good texture & well marked. Lacking head type. Fair eye shape & set.

AV VISITORS CAT:
1 WILSHAW’S  CH ROSSIKHAN CUPCAKE (27b) my take home cat of the day she just stops me in my tracks – truly chocolate heaven. Good body proportions & tail. Lovely coat short, close lying & even chocolate. Super head type & expression. Good dome & well set ears. Short blunt wedge with good width at hinge. Good profile break & chin. Lovely eyes.
2 SMITH’S GR CH MACHIKA CALLEIGH (27c) another favourite of mine lovely girl, looking lovely as usual – not a hair out of place. Good body proportions, feel, weight & muscle. Good tail. Super head. Good top of head & well set ears, short blunt wedge. Good break & chin. Beautiful eyes
3 RAE’S RAEBURASI NARA (27a)
AV LIMIT KITTEN:
1 MOORE’S DULCAMARA PERTRONELLA (27c) mouthy kitten. Good size. Feel & weight. Good tail. Close lying coat of very good texture & colour. Sweet head, good type & expression. Good dome & well set ears.  Short blunt wedge with very good width at hinge. Good break & chin. very good eye shape & set.
2 JACKSON’S MILLGILL ZAPATEADO (27a) well grown kitten, good body proportions. Tail with pip. Lovely coat colour & texture. Longer wedge, good break & chin. I would prefer larger eyes. Good playful temperament
3 NEGUS’ SESUANE JASPER (27c)
BROWN OR BLUE KITTEN:
1 JACKSON’S MILLGILL ZERO GRAVITY (27a) well grown, heavy muscular boy with good body proportions & tai. Very good coat texture & colour. Good top of head & well set ears. Longer wedge. Fairly good break & chin. Good eye shape & set. Good temperament.
2 WARD’S ADATEBU LADY CASSANDRA (27) well grown kitten with good body proportions & tail. Lovely coat colour & texture. Longer wedge, good break & chin. Fairly good eye shape & set. Good temperament
AC NEUTER NOT HAVING WON A PC:
1 HARDY’S MACHIKA MIO FIGLIO (27c) young boy with good weighty muscular body & good tail. Lovely coat texture & colour. Good head type & expression. Good top of head & well set ears. Short blunt wedge with good width. Good break & chin. Very good eye shape & set. Good temperament.
AC MAIDEN NEUTER:
1 JACKSON’S MILLGILL YANG (27f) well grown boy, just turned 9 months. Good coat texture & colour but some markings on legs. Head lacking maturity so overall looking unbalanced. Good top & ears. Longer wedge & lacking width at hinge. Good eye shape & set.
AC RADIUS NEUTER:
1 JACKSON’S MILLGILL YANG (27f)
AC ADOLESCENT NEUTER:
1 ROBINSON’S PR ROSSIKHAN STATUS SYMBOL (27c)

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Dr B Bennett

Many thanks to Beryl, Judy and the Committee for their invitation to this busy and interesting Show and to Liz Johnson who stewarded for me, proving to be both a tower of strength and efficiency, and a happy companion to boot, on a busy day.

ORIENTAL PREMIER MALE.
1. GR PC. LORD'S GR PR TENAJ THEPINKPANTHER. (29c) 3yrs 4mths. Gentleman of very good balance, just a little wary. Beautiful, even wedge head with width between proportionate ears that showed alignment and flare when he relaxed and decided that we were friend not foe. Eyes show excellent shape and incline, very good depth of green. Gentle angle to his profile, straight above and below, chin firm and bite that meets. Very well matched body, limbs and tail. Super texture to his short close coat, felt like silk, even sound mid lilac shade. Pleasing fellow. 2.RES GR PC. HALLIDAY'S PR TOGHAR TERRACOTTA. (37d) 1yr 6mths. Elegant youth with an eye catching even triangular wedge head on which large open ears are well spaced, flared and aligned becomingly. Eye shape and incline very good, shade a pale eau de nil. Profile shows a tiny dip, chin lines up, bite meets. Larger body than I thought initially, legs inclined to persistent pudding creation, balanced tail, tiny invisible terminal pip. Excellent texture to his sound bright red coat that shows permitted tabby shading. Also considered : ABBOTT'S PR CHENAZZ MR BLUESKY (37a) 1yr 9mths. Comely lad with a slightly narrow, even wedge head, on which large ears follow its lines well, orientally shaped and inclined eyes, dull green in tone. Profile shows a little scoop below the brow, chin level, bite meets. Splendid large body with proportionate limbs, very good tail length for balance. Coat of good texture, lying smooth and close, virtually sound, even mid blue. NELSON'S PR TIDDLYPOO JUSTIN TYME (38d) 2yrs 10mths. Large strong fellow, with a beguiling tendency to plant the occasional kiss. Wedge even, short and strong, broad top between well placed and flared ears, oriental eyes of pale green. Profile gently arched, chin slopes back a little, lower incisors gone. Excellent large strong body, balancing limbs and tail. Soft red tabby pattern clear on the mask and head, over the crown and down the neck, hints of shoulder spotting, faint spots on flanks discernible, tail rings and leg bars there. Contrast between pattern and background might be more defined for preference. Excellent coat texture and super temperament.

SIAMESE/BALINESE PREMIER MALE.
1. GR PC. DAVIES GR PR RENDZINA CAPTAIN SCARLET. (32a) 3yrs 9mths. Super lad for head type, lovely even wedge with large ears placed in splendid alignment, superb oriental eyes for shape and incline, good blue shade. Gently arching profile, very good muzzle depth, level bite. Body lithe and slender, balancing limbs and tail. Sleek coat shows bright red points contrasting well with the warm white body that shows a little matching shading Excellent temperament to go this his handsome appearance. I understand that he gained Imperial status today; well done. 2. RES GR PC. HOCKEN'S PR EPITOME SUNDANCE. (32a) 2yrs 3mths. Another handsome red boy, very long and lithe, of good type. Wedge long and even, on which large ears are set and aligned well when relaxed. Eyes of oriental shape and slant, shade a good blue. Angled profile, chin and bite level. Very long body, just a hint spare so that spine a little prominent, long slender limbs and very good tail length to balance it all. Points a soft red with good warm white body for contrast. Also considered. SHAWLEY'S UK GR PR HIGHIQ XTRAVAGANZA. (32.1) 3yrs 8mths. What a wonderful picture this boy makes when viewed full face. Beautiful, lengthy wedge on which excellent large ears are placed in line and flared beautifully. Wonderful shape to his inclined eyes of very good deep blue. Profile shows a long flat forehead with an angle at the brow, a somewhat shallow chin and a bite that meets. Strong body, balancing limbs and tail. Close coat shows dense seal tabby points, pattern well defined, with hints of warmth, body now showing rather heavy dark shading.

TORTIE POINT ADULT.
1. CC. BROCK'S MEILLAND TRULY TEMPTING. F. (32b1) 1yr 5mths. Pleasing lady of good type, with a well balanced wedge, good breadth at the top between large ears, flared well. Eyes of very good blue shade and oriental shape. Very good straight profile, level bite, gums a little red. Wriggly body, rather dainty as yet, balancing limbs and tail. Seal points all well mingled with various reds, good contrast to the body. Coat slightly long, good sleek texture. 2. MEE'S KINGSHAVEN HONEYBABE. F. (32b8) 9mths 1wk. Another attractive lass of good type. Even wedge of length, on which are set spaced ears that flared well when out of the pen, before which they explored every point of the compass. Eyes a little full, good blue. Profile just gently arched, chin and bite level. Well developed body, matching limbs and tail. Coat texture good, soft points well broken with rather pale shades, good contrast to body. BoB. BROCK'S CH KARAMUSHI TUTI FRUITY F. (32b1) 1yr 5mths. Lovely lady with an elegant, balanced wedge, broad at the top between large, flared ears, well aligned. Eyes of oriental shape and incline, excellent deep blue. Profile virtually straight, good depth to the muzzle and chin, level bite. Body well developed, limbs and tail to match. Coat marginally long, good texture. Seal points all well broken by palish shades, excellent pale body to contrast, soft shading only. Also considered for BoB. MASON'S CH EPITOME SWEET DREAMS.F. (32b8) 2yrs 3mths. Attractive girl, with a good wedge, eyes of excellent shape and depth of blue, excellent broad top between large well spaced and flared ears. Profile shows a little dip below the brow, chin could be deeper. Good body for strength, tail and limbs balancing. Close coat, very attractive pale body, soft caramel points all well broken by pale shades.
TABBY POINT SIAMESE ADULT MALE.
1. CC withheld. WITHERS' SAMSARA CHARME (Imp) M. (32.1) 1yr 2mths. Youth with a short even wedge, balanced nicely when viewed full face, ears set well upon it. Oriental eyes set a little straight, of good blue and innocent expression. Gently arched profile, chin shallow and recedes but bite just meets. Firm body, matched by limbs and tail in keeping . Healthy coat, soft seal pattern, well marked forehead M, thumb prints, single eye lines, tail rings for about half its length, soft leg bars, gentle body shading. Sorry to withhold, but at present the jaw line results in a lack of the masculinity I would expect in head type in a male of his age.
TABBY POINTED SIAMESE ADULT FEMALE.
1. CC. BoB. WITHERS' STYPERSON STARGAZER F. (32.1) 1yr. Handsome lady with a long even, elegant wedge, adorned by large ears set well upon it that she occasionally bonnets a little, attractively inclined oriental eyes, of pleasing blue. Superior profile, just the gentlest snooty arch to it, chin lines up, excellent dentition. Firm, sizeable body, proportionate limbs and tail that needs a little more length to balance ideally. Coat of healthy texture, showing forehead patterning, thumb prints, single cheek pencillings, tail rings and leg bars. Excellent contrast between seal pattern and the striking pale body. 2. ATKINSON'S SHIMILEETA MOREOFTHATJAZZ. F. (32.1) 1yr 4mths. Girl of good overall type with a wedge of mid length, inclined eyes of clear blue, sizeable ears set and flared well. Profile shows an arch above the brow, chin correct, bite level. Firm body of mid length, proportionate limbs, another tail that would benefit from a little more length for balance. Coat shows forehead M, thumb prints, double cheek lines, faint leg bars and just sufficient tail ringing. Satisfactory contrast evident on the body.
RED POINT SIAMESE NEUTER.
1. PC. WEBSTER'S NENPEMA RED RUMBA. MN. (32a) 11mths 1wk. Well grown youth of good type with a shorter, even wedge, on which ears are well placed and flared; might be just a tad larger for preference. Eye shape oriental, blue good. Profile shows an arch at the brow, chin and bite level. Strongly developed body, balancing limbs and tail in proportion. Coat smooth and fine, showing soft red points with excellent contrast to the clear warm white body tone. Still looks a little innocent but he'll learn. BoB. . DAVIES GR PR RENDZINA CAPTAIN SCARLET. (32a) 3yrs 9mths.
AC BREEDER'S ORIENTAL ADULT.
1. ARMITAGE'S CH CHAPELROSE OHMEOHMY. M (37a) 1yr 2mths. Very striking lad of fine type with an even wedge set off by large fly away ears and super oriental green eyes smouldering like a film star. Body long and slender, limbs similar with a marked inclination to knead everything in sight, tail balances. Smooth coat of lustrous sound darker blue, a little skin flaking evident. Might perhaps be just a little more masculine for preference, but he presents a formidable picture. 2. WESTOBY'S SOLARUS FUNNYHONEY. F. (37y) 10mths.Pretty adolescent lady of good type with a shorter, even wedge on which ears are well placed to flatter. Oriental eyes need more green to them at present. Very good profile, firm chin, level bite. Neat body, matched limbs, dainty paws, balancing tail. Coat of healthy qualities, tone darkish mushroom, almost sound, with warm breaks.
AC SENIOR CAT
1. HAGGAR'S CH SEIDO SLIPSTREAM. M. (29c) 2yrs 9mths. Gent of pleasing affect, with a mid length wedge, breadth at the top between ears that are well placed and flared, oriental eyes of clear light green. Very good profile, chin slopes away, lower incisors now lacking. Large muscular body, balanced limbs and tail, which shows a little terminal irregularity. Coat shows excellent soundness, even, somewhat darker lilac, good texture.
AC ORIENTAL KITTEN NOT BRED BY EXHIBITOR.
1. LORD'S DRUIDSWAY BLACKPANTHER. M. (37) 8mths 2wks. Very stylish lad full face, with a long wedge, broad top between very large fly away ears. Excellent green to his oriental eyes. Good straight profile, chin needs strength, bite just meets. Body long and lithe, excellent length to his tail that is a little knobbly at the tip. Coat sleek and close lying, lovely sound, glossy black, a little flaking evident. 2. LYNN'S FISEPO LEGSBY LUCINDA. F. (48 40e) 6mths 2wks. Little lady showing lovely balance. Even, mid length wedge, marginal pinch, ears well spaced and flared in line, eyes oriental, slightly open, brilliant blue. Good straight profile, with depth of muzzle, firm chin, incisor line slightly uneven, basically meeting. Healthy kitten coat shows dramatic seal mask, well broken by bright reds, limbs showing softer reds to the breaks. Body shows good contrast to the points and extensive white patching on flanks and back. White continuous down body underparts, present on all four limbs and in total well over the required one third proportion. Only a little white seeps into the black areas. 3. ABBOTT'S TILDEN WHISPERING CHENAZZ. F. (35) 4mths Ex3 CRUDEN'S OOPSEEIDEE MAKING WAVES. MN (41n) 7mths 1wk. Ex3. WEBB'S PIPPASTRO BLUECALIFORNIA. M. (62 20a) 4mths 1wk.
AC ARISTOCRAT ORIENTAL NEUTER.
1. HALLIDAY'S TOGHAR PASHMINA. F. (37h) 1yr 6mths. Striking girl of good type with presence. Balanced even wedge, of mid length on which ears of good size are well set. Eyes oriental and of clear light green. Profile shows a slight dent at the bridge, chin firm, bite level. Well developed body and limbs and tail that balanced and that showed, in the morning, what appeared to be a kink which strangely seemed almost imperceptible in the afternoon; could it have been an injury on the way to the Show, I wonder. Very pleasing lady notwithstanding.
AC DEBUTANTE ORIENTAL NEUTER.
1. MANSFIELD'S TOGHAR SERENGETI. MN. (37d) 10mths 1wk. Boy with an elegant, even wedge, good breadth at the top between large ears set very well upon it. Oriental eyes of bright green. Profile undulates just a smidge, chin lines up, bite meets. Slender, adolescent body and limbs, tail of length to balance. Coat of soft texture, good clear light red, permitted soft tabby patterning evident throughout.
AC JUNIOR ORIENTAL NEUTER.
1. HALLIDAY'S TOGHAR PASHMINA. F. (37h) 1yr 6mths.
AC SENIOR ORIENTAL NEUTER.
1. LORD'S GR PR TENAJ THEPINKPANTHER. (29c) 3yrs 4mths.
AC SIAMESE/BALINESE NOT HAVING WON A CC.
1. FOSTER'S BOSSSKIP LOTTIE. F. (24a) 11mths 4wks. Well balanced girl with a good even wedge head on which proportionate ears are set and flared well in line. Shapely eyes of a smoky blue shade. Profile shows the merest dent at the bridge, chin aligned well, excellent dentition and bite. Body well developed with limbs and tail to match. Soft mid blue points with sleek body that shows a little toning shading, but overall contrast and cool tone good. 2. BROWN'S ADSETAM JOSEPHINE SUNBEAM. F. (32a) 2yrs 2mths. Girl of good type with a medium wedge and ears of size the set of which may well have been good but she was firmly determined not to let us see it. Eye shape basically oriental, marginally full perhaps, pupils dilated with adrenalin, blue looked good. Profile almost straight, chin lined up, bite meets. Medium sized body, matching limbs and tail. Coat texture good in spite of her alarms and excursions, bright red on her ears, excellent contrast to the pale warm white body.
AC MAIDEN SIAMESE/BALINESE ADULT.
1. LYNN'S SIMPLISIAM SECRET AGENT. M. (32c) 9mths 3wks. Youth with a balanced wedge, pleasing blue to his well shaped eyes, ears smartly set, aligned and flared. Profile shows just a hint of superior convex arch, chin and bite satisfactory. Firm slender body, slender limbs, neat paws, balancing tail. Close lying coat, points are rather warm for comfort in a cream, good pale body for contrast.
AC BREEDER'S SIAMESE/BALINESE KITTEN.
1. HOWARTH'S MIYASAMA FREDDIES GIRL. F. (32b1) 6mths 4wks. Smart lass of good type, even wedge head, eyes well shaped, clear blue, good broad top between large flared ears. Proudly arched profile, good strong chin, bite meets. Graceful firm body, balanced length of limb, neat paws, tail might be slightly longer for balance. Coat a little long, shows attractive seal points well broken with good contrast to the excellent pale clear unshaded coat. 2. JONES' SARAMESE ALWAYSONMYMIND. F. (24c) 5mths 1wk. Very appealing kitten of very good type and colour. Wedge long and even , graced by lovely large ears set and flared a la mode, eyes of good shape and colour. Straight profile, chin lines up neatly, but to my surprise the incisors are undershot, which cost her first place I'm afraid. Graceful body and limbs, balancing tail, lovely soft, even lilac points with excellent contrast to the clear unshaded magnolia body. 3. HANDLEY'S BABADAG MIDSOMERNITE DREAM. F. (24) 5mths. Nice little lady of sound type, wedge even, though a touch blunt at the muzzle, oriental eyes of good blue, ears of size, set quite well. Arched profile, chin lines up, bite meets, I think, as she was determined not to let it be seen. Well developed body, limbs and tail to match. Coat close and smooth, dense seal points, excellent contrast to the somewhat cool toned body. Very committed to her lunch.

AC 32 SERIES KITTEN.
1. . HOWARTH'S MIYASAMA FREDDIES GIRL. F. (32b1) 6mths 4wks. 2. PALMER'S STYPERSON TOP-DRAWER. F. (32 1) 6mths 3wks. Girl with a good even wedge head, oriental eyes set a mite straight, good blue. Ears of quite extraordinary size, so large that she seemed unable to hold them up fully, but they were usually held folded over forwards below the horizontal, and remained so even when she was asleep (they looked for all the world like certain of those huge hats worn by bored looking ladies in the Royal enclosure at Ascot, killer heels, tightly rolled brolly and papparazzi in tow!). Good straight profile, excellent chin and level bite. Long firm body, balanced by limbs and tail. Coat close and smooth, dusty seal tabby points, body gently shaded in similar tones. 3.HIRST'S TOGHAR MAID TOORDER. F. (32 1) 3mths 2wks. Baby girl with a balanced wedge head, ears well spaced and flared upon it, eyes a little on the open side, blue clear. Very good aristocratic profile, teething, bite level. Neat body and limbs, long slightly bony tail. Fluffy coat, soft tabby pattern coming through, nice contrast showing. 4. MASON'S EPITOME PACHAMAMA. F. (32b4) 6mths 2wks.
AC DEBUTANTE SIAMESE/BALINESE NEUTER.
1. GOURLEY & WARD'S UK GR CH SHERMESE PEPPERMINT. FN. (24) 5yrs 9mths. Lovely large, strong mature lady, confident and poised, with an even wedge, large ears set well to flatter it, oriental eyes of good blue shade for her maturity. Long straight forehead, gentl e angle at the bridge, then straight to the nose leather, good depth of muzzle, chin lines up, bite meets. Large strong body, limbs to match, tail could be a little longer to balance. Dense seal points, body slightly shaded, but contrast excellent for her age. 2. LAMBERT & CROWLEY'S JOHPAS SUNNYDAZE. MN (32fn) 10mths 3wks. Huge strong gent of good type, with an even wedge on which large ears are set and flared well. Attractive eyes for shape and colour. Excellent straight profile, strong chin, level bite. Long, strong, well balanced limbs and tail to match. Healthy coat texture, shows soft apricot points, excellent contrast to the warm white body. 3. BLACKBOURN'S PLEZETOBE PARDON MY FRENCH. FN (24a) 1yr 9mths. Ex3 WEBSTER'S NANPEMA RED RUMBA. MN. (32a) 11mths 1wk.
AC SENIOR SIAMESE/BALINESE NEUTER.
1. HOCKEN'S PR EPITOME SUNDANCE. (32a) 2yrs 3mths.
AC 32 SERIES NEUTER.
1. BENNETT'S CH DAZZLING SWEETALKING GUY MN. (32.8) 1yr 11mths. Super large neuter with a strong, lengthy wedge, on which large ears are flared well., appealing expression in his deep blue eyes. Arched profile, excellent chin and bite. Big strong well balanced body and limbs, tail to match. Excellent soft caramel tabby patterning to his points with good contrast to the close lying pale coat on the body. Impressive. 2. HOCKEN'S PR EPITOME SUNDANCE. (32a) 2yrs 3mths. 3 SHAWLEY'S UK GR PR HIGHIQ XTRAVAGANZA. MN. (32.1) 3yrs 8mths.
AV ORIENTAL ADULT, KITTEN OR NEUTER.
1. READ'S ADAJAN CAPABILITY BROWN. MN. (48 38b) 1yr 9mths. Mature gentleman of good type with a strong wedge on which ears of good size are well placed though would prefer just slightly more flare, eyes slightly open but shaped well, pale green in tone. Very good, very gently convex profile, excellent chin and bite. Very large strong body, limbs and tail in keeping. Sparkling white on mask, shoulders, nape, sit-upon area, all four limbs and continuous down tummy as required, well above the stipulated one third of body area. The pattern in the pigmented areas shows the appropriate tracings on the upper mask and down the nape, though the spine line looks triple on the large 'saddle' patch, and would appropriately be more broken; spots on the flanks show linkage and look rather more mackerel than typically spotted. Clear, broad tail rings. The colour is dark sound chocolate, typical in the breed, and the ground colour also rather dark, but overall the tone is quite rich and the pattern clearly delineated. Solemn demeanour, treading carefully.

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Mrs D Butters

This show always has a good entry and 2008 was no different, with lots of very nice exhibits to handle. My thanks to Beryl, Judy and the committee for inviting me back, and special thanks to Doreen Dobson who gave up the opportunity to have a quiet day to steward for me. We had an extremely busy day with some really large classes full of quality cats. It’s a shame that some really nice cats had to go without a placing today when they really deserved one.

AOV SLH PREMIER NEUTER MALE
GRP, ASWORTH’S GR PR RAGALYN BLUELAGOON, 66 31a, MN, 27.04.04
Blue Bi-Colour Ragdoll. This beautiful male has a wonderful masculine Ragdoll expression with a clear flat plane between the medium sized ears. Nicely furnished ears, set wide apart and with a slightly forward tilt. Lovely head shape with well developed cheeks and a good rounded muzzle. Large expressive eyes, slightly obliquely set and mid blue in colour. Medium length nose showing a good gentle dip. Level bite. Firm chin. Broad chest, large boning to legs of medium length, round paws. Long body, very muscular and deceptively heavy. Very well furnished bushy tail, tapering slightly towards the tip and reaching the shoulders. Dense and very silky coat of medium length with a full ruff around the neck and full knickerbockers. Bluish white body colour, slightly darker shading over the back and sides, contrasting with the points which were a mid shade of greyish blue. Well marked inverted ‘v’ to the face, white underbody and back legs. Front legs had a some colour extending very slightly down them. Fantastic temperament, groomed to perfection and a true gentleman. He just never stopped purring and kneading all the time we had him out.  What a lovely lad all round!
RESERVE, BUTLER’S PR JINGLEBELLES VALENTINO, 64 31ts, MN, 09.04.06
Silver Tabby & White Maine Coon. Very unlucky to meet the Ragdoll in this class as this boy was also a lovely example of his breed. Really strong masculine head of medium length, slightly longer than its breadth with fairly full cheeks and high set cheek bones. Large ears, well furnished, set just over an ear’s width apart on the head. Large, slightly obliquely set green eyes, very bright and vivid. Good shallow concave curve to the nasal profile. Square muzzle when viewed form all angles. Level bite. Firm deep chin. Long rectangular body, this boy really is a huge cat without being overweight and his body balances the head very well. Massive boning to legs and huge round tufted feet – almost as broad as my wrists! Very well furnished tail, easily reaching the shoulders even though he has such a long body. Excellent coat qualities with an undercoat covered with a glossy topcoat which was short over the shoulders and increasing in length down the back and sides of the body. Full breeches and a really long ruff framing the face. Nicely marked classic tabby patter with a silvery white agouti and black tabby markings. White to face, bib, chest, tummy and all four feet. He had a small amount of tarnishing present on the face and limbs. There was so little to split up these two boys that I had to include this fact to separate them, though I really would have loved to have awarded two Grands as they were both such lovely cats. Groomed to perfection and great to handle. He just laid on the trolley – filling it, rubbing and head butting. I have watched this boy’s development since he was a young kitten and he has certainly turned into a lovely Maine Coon neuter.

AOV SLH PREMIER NEUTER FEMALE
GRP, ASHWORTH’S UK GR CH & UK IGR PR EMERISLE DIAMANTE, 66 31, FN, 02.03.00
Seal Bi-Colour Ragdoll. I have seen this girl many times over the years and her fabulous deep blue eye colour still makes me gasp every time I get her out. Though not the biggest female on the bench, Diamante is perfectly balanced with a lovely head shape showing excellent cheek development and a well developed rounded muzzle. Medium sized ears, set with apart with a slightly forward tilt, plenty of breadth between them and a flat plane to the top of the head present. Stunning eyes, large and very expressive, set slightly obliquely and the most amazing deep blue colour. They look straight into your soul and her expression makes my heart melt. Gentle dip to the medium length nose, slightly retrousse towards the tip. Level bite. Firm chin. Long muscular body, breadth to the chest, medium length legs and round feet. Long tail, reaching the shoulders, tapering slightly towards the end and bushy in texture. Currently in full coat with a ruff framing the face and well grown knickerbockers. Medium length coat to the body, she is just starting to go into a moult though the coat still exhibits good density and silkiness. Very well marked bi-colour pattern, white from the chin going along the entire underbody. Well marked inverted ‘v’ to the face, all legs completely white with the exception of a single white spot on the back left leg below the hock. Though she has quite a deep shade of beige to the body, she does have contrast between the body and the dark seal brown points. Lovely to handle and beautifully presented. A class cat today.
RESERVE, LONGLEY’S PR ELMCOON FLORENCE, 64 18e, FN, 04.06.05
Silver Tortie-Tabby Maine Coon. A pretty girl with a very alert expression and nice head shape. Large ears, sporting tips and tufts, set about an ear’s with apart on the head. Head of medium length with nicely filled cheeks and a square muzzle. Beautiful green eyes, set well apart, large in size and slightly obliquely set. Shallow concave cure to the nose. Level bite. Deep chin, just rounds off a little. Long body, a little rangy at the moment. Excellent tail length, easily reaching the shoulders and nicely furnished. At the moment she is not in full coat and I suspect that she will look better with more coat. She has a short ruff at the moment and although she lacks coat length, she does have glossy guardhairs and a little undercoat present, quite full breeches. Well mingled mixture of red and silver tabby to all areas. She was nice to handle and nicely presented.

AOC MAINE COON ADULT MALE
CC & BOB, ZICCARDI’S RUSKITA MYMATE MARMITE, 64 15, M, 15.01.07
Black. I see now that this was the boy I had at Maidstone in December, and he is a very nice lad all round. For a young male of just twelve months old, he is absolutely huge. He already has a massive masculine head, very well developed and strong with fairly full cheeks, overall the head is medium in length and slightly longer than its breadth. Because his head is so broad, his ears are just over an ear’s width apart and they were very well furnished. Slightly obliquely set eyes, green in colour, set well apart and large in size. Nose has a slight bump present below the nasal bridge, shallow concave curve present. Square muzzle. Firm deep chin, level bite. Really long and very muscular body, he is very heavy indeed. Wonderful boning to legs and large round tufted paws. Beautifully furnished tail, reaching the shoulders and really balancing the body length very well. Well grown ruff and breeches, black glossy coat, some undercoat present. Coat shows increasing length down the sides of the body. His coat was so glossy that you could almost see your face in it. Fantastic to handle, he just loves to be loved. One of the best groomed cats I had all day. Lovely to see such a nice example of a solid black Maine Coon.  

NORWEGIAN FOREST KITTEN MALE
1ST, BURRET & SNALLING’S NORSVANA ALFARIN AVLOTE, 67 31ats, M, 11.09.07
Blue Silver Tabby & White. A very cute baby, real pocket job! Quite large ears, set in line with the triangular head, ideally I would like to see the overall head length just a little longer at this stage. Large oval eyes, green in colour and set quite obliquely. Lovely nasal profile with a long straight line present. Level bite. Chin of very good depth, could be just a fraction firmer. Good size for age with a long and weighty body, wonderful large bone structure to limbs, large round paws which were very well tufted. Back legs slightly longer than the front. Tail balanced the body, reaching the shoulders, furnishing starting to lengthen. Long baby coat, with lots of woolly undercoat and long soft baby guardhairs present. Super to handle and very well presented.

NORWEGIAN FOREST KITTEN FEMALE
Oh my goodness, what a class, very difficult to sort out the placings with eight females present!
1ST & BOB, JEPSON & HOY’S NOYNAROCK NYELLIE, 67 20e, F, 07.05.07
Tortie-Tabby. This girl had a wonderful expression, so typical of the NFC breed. Lovely large ears, set high and in line with the triangular head. Head was of very good overall length with a long straight line to the nose. Excellent eye shape and set, large and oval, set obliquely to give that typical expression of where the cat almost looks down its nose at you. Eyes were green/yellow in colour. Firm chin and level bite. Lovely body, long and muscular, very good weight for size. Well boned limbs, round tufted paws. She stands very well on the table and its easy to see that she has slightly longer hind legs. In comparison to her body length I would like to see the tail just a fraction longer though it was very well furnished. Very good coat qualities for a kitten, already showing a full ruff and knickerbockers, some slightly coarser guardhairs present, very glossy and covering the undercoat which is already developing a woolly texture. Very attractive well mingled mixture of brown and red tabby. A very promising young lady.
2ND JEPSON & HOY’S NOYNAROCK NIKITA, 67 18, F, 21.06.07
Silver Tabby. A promising six month old with a clear triangular shape to the head and a long straight line to the nasal profile. At the moment her head is on the longer side, a good thing as I think that it should develop very well indeed. Really large ears, overall I feel that she should have a beautifully balanced head as a mature adult. Obliquely set eyes, large and oval in shape with a hazel colour. Level bite. I would like to see the chin a little firmer and deeper for perfection. Really long and very well muscled body. Quite large boning to legs, back legs slightly longer. Oval paws which were nicely tufted. Tail reached the shoulders and was nicely furnished for age. Coat currently changing, quite a long ruff and knickerbockers present, some slightly harsher guardhairs developing over the rump, coat starting to increase in length down the back and sides. Attractive mackerel pattern. Lovely to handle and nicely presented.
3RD JEPSON & HOY’S NOYNAROCK BORGNY, 67 20, F, 03.05.07
Brown Tabby. This girl and nice size and substance. Well placed ears, large size and set well being in line with the rest of the triangular head. Head of very good overall length, straight line to the nasal profile. Obliquely set, oval shaped eyes, hazel in colour. She could have a little more strength and depth to the chin though the bite was level. Long body, substantial feel to her. Very well boned limbs, she stands slightly higher on the back legs, large round paws. Very well furnished tail, though ideally I would like to see it a little longer for true balance. Coat starting to lengthen, some ruff present and quite full knickerbockers. Her coat was a little open today, which I put down to her hormonal stage. Cool shade to the brown tabby pattern. Very easy to handle.
4TH KIRK & JUHASZ NOYNAROCK HIBERNA, 67 18e, F, 15.07.07
Silver Tortie-Tabby. Another pretty baby with a good triangular shape to the head. Lovely large ears, she does have a tendency to flare them until her attention is gained and then they come up nicely. Head of nice overall length with a good straight nasal profile. Green eyes, oval in shape though I would like to see them just a little more obliquely set. Chin of good depth, could be a little firmer. Level bite. Long body, balancing well with the head. Nice boning to limbs and feet, she stands slightly higher on the back legs. Long tail, balancing the body, furnishings developing length. Baby coat, starting to lengthen, she already has quite a full ruff and well grown knickerbockers. Coat was typically a soft kitten coat at the moment though it had a glossy topcoat with undercoat just starting to develop length and wooliness. Presented beautifully, groomed to perfection.

AC SIBERIAN KITTEN ASSESSMENT
MERIT, SAYE’S ESAYA CZAR, 82 20, M, 07.07.07
Brown Tabby. Wow! A beautiful cat all round. Medium sized ears, set wide apart on a really strong masculine head. Head had a good short wedge with well developed rounded contours. Well placed low set cheek bones, broad cheeks which were connected to the nicely developed whisker pads. Good broad rounded muzzle, slightly rounded chin, level bite. Pale green eyes, oval in shape with a rounded lower line, eyes set slightly obliquely. This boy is already extremely well grown with lovely breadth to the chest and a really long and very heavy muscular body. He is what I would definitely call a very substantial cat. Fabulous huge solid boning to medium length limbs, large round tufted feet. Very well furnished tail, tapering slightly towards the tip and reaching the shoulder blades. Excellent coat length for a kitten, very nice qualities for age already showing some density to the texture, typically a slightly softer kitten coat with glossy and slightly coarser guardhairs present. Very full ruff framing the face and very good length to the breeches. Attractive warm brown mackerel tabby pattern. Temperament and condition both fantastic. A stunning kitten with the potential to go far. He was a ‘take-home’ cat of the day.

MAINE COON BROWN/BLUE TABBY (INC BI-COLOUR) NEUTER
PC & BOB, RICHARDSON’S CH ELMCOON MARVELLOUS MARVIN, 64 20, MN, 01.10.05
Brown Tabby. A nice exhibit with fabulous ears, large, well furnished and set about an ear’s width apart on the head. Head of good medium length with quite full cheeks. Lovely green eyes, expressive and large, slightly obliquely set. Shallow concave curve to the nose. Square muzzle, though could be just a little broader for perfection in comparison to the top section of head. Firm deep chin. Lovely long rectangular body, excellent muscularity. Very well boned legs, large round paws. Tail reached the shoulders, well furnished and tapering slightly towards the tip. Very pleasing coat qualities, full ruff, coat short over the shoulders and lengthening down the back and sides with well developed breeches. Warm beige agouti base colour contrasting well with the black classic tabby markings. He had a very alert expression, giving the impression of a hunting animal. Very well presented and easy to handle.
2ND STANTON’S COCOON RUSTIBLUOFTHEROVERS, 64 20, MN, 06.08.06
Brown Tabby. This seventeen month old boy is developing nicely. Very well placed large ears, set high on the head giving an alert expression. Head of medium length and showing nice breadth with cheeks filling out. Large hazel eyes, set apart and in a good slight oblique setting. Nose shows a shallow concave curve though there is a very slight drop-off towards the end. Well defined square muzzle, level bite, chin quite firm and of good depth. Lovely length to the body, at the moment he is a little rangy, typically adolescent. Substantial boning to legs and paws. Nicely furnished tail, balancing the body length well and reaching the shoulders. Currently not in full coat, he has a short ruff and medium length breeches. The coat is starting to lengthen over the back and I feel that he will look much more balanced when his coat lengthens. Well marked classic tabby pattern with a pale beige agouti base. Very nice to handle and well presented.

AOC MAINE COON NEUTER MALE
I was amazed by the size, body length and weight of some of these boys. I need to start weight training to ensure that I can lift them out in future.
PC & BOB, THORPE’S GR CH RUSKITA JEFFURRSON JONES, 64 31s, MN, 19.02.06
Black Smoke & White. A very impressive cat with a huge rectangular frame and strong masculine head. Large ears, set well over an ear’s width apart on the head because his skull is so broad, when he holds them up he has a lovely alert expression. Medium length head, good length to breadth ratio with well filled cheeks and high-set cheek bones. Large bright green eyes, set slightly obliquely and well apart. Shallow concave curve to the nose, small bump present below the nasal bridge. Square muzzle, level bite, good firm deep chin. Wonderful body, this boy is really long and extremely weighty and muscular with massive boning to legs and huge round tufted paws. Tail was very well furnished, tapering slightly towards the tip and reached the shoulders, even though he has such a long body. Some ruff present around the neck, well grown breeches. Coat short over the shoulders and showing an increase in length down the back and sides of the body. White to chin, bib, chest, underbody and all four feet. He has a super black smoke pattern as he looks like a black and white cat until the black areas are parted to reveal the silvery white base colour underneath. Beautifully presented.   
2ND JONES’ KADACOON GIZMO, 64 43dsw, MN, 25.10.06
Red Silver Shaded & White. I also liked this boy a lot, shame he came up against Jeffurrson in this class as he was also very worthy of the PC. Nicely furnished ears, large size and set just over an ear’s width apart on a big, broad masculine head. Head was very well balanced, slightly longer than its breadth, overall medium in length with fairly full cheeks and high set cheek bones. Large pale gold eyes, set in a pleasing slight oblique set. Shallow concave nasal curve, though ideally I would like to see just a little more curve present. Lovely strong square muzzle. Level bite. Excellent depth to the chin though it rounds off slightly at the end rather than being in a perpendicular line with the lips and nose leather. Fabulous body, really long and with a lovely rectangular shape. He is very heavy though certainly not overweight and his body balances very well with his head size. Very substantial heavy boning to legs with very big round paws. Very well furnished tail, reaching the shoulder and in balance with the body length. Currently in full coat with a ruff framing the face and showing an increase in length down the body and over the flanks with full breeches. I was very impressed with his coat pattern, he is a very nice example of a shaded cat with a pale silver base colour lightly tipped with red, giving the impression of a red mantle down the back. Great to handle, a true gentle giant.
3RD MOORE’S PHARISES HERROL FLYNN, 64 19, MN, 24.05.06
Red Tabby. This boy was lovely to handle and just as well as he is gigantic, one of the heaviest Maine Coons I have ever judged. Head showed balance between the length and breadth with good cheek development and cheek bones set high. Large well furnished ears, sitting about an ear’s width apart on the head. Gold eyes, of good size and shape. Profile had a very shallow concave curve, and I would like to see a little more curvature present. Muzzle was square when viewed from all angles. Level bite, chin quite firm. He has a huge body of very good length, though I suspect that he does like his food and he was perhaps a little on the portly side. In comparison to his body, the head is a little on the small side and not quite in perfect balance today. Tail was well furnished and reached the shoulders. Coat of good length and texture down the back and sides of the body with full breeches present. At the moment his ruff is on the shorter side. Quite clear classic tabby pattern and he has a lovely rich deep red colour. Nicely groomed and super to handle.
4TH RICHARDSON’S ELMCOON DASHING DEANO, 64 19, MN, 21.06.06
Red Tabby. Very little to choose between this cat and my third placed boy. Lovely large ears, set high on the head and nicely furnished. He had fairly full cheeks and good breadth to the head, though I felt that overall length was a little short in comparison to the breadth and this was my main reason for him not beating the previous cat today. Large expressive eyes, slightly obliquely set and gold in colour. Shallow concave curve to the nose. Square muzzle, level bite, firm chin. Body balanced the head size well and it felt muscular with a good rectangular shape. Limb size and boning balanced the body, large round paws. Very well furnished tail, tapering slightly and reaching the shoulders. Very nice coat qualities with a full ruff framing the face, well grown breeches and a glossy topcoat covering the undercoat. Quite a rich shade of red tabby and the classic pattern was well marked. Another body who was lovely to handle and he was beautifully groomed.

AOC MAINE COON NEUTER FEMALE
PC, WILSON’S FORESTCOONS SNOWANGEL, 64 19, FN, 24.12.06
Although in my judges’ book as a red tabby, documentation was actually amended on her pen and she was actually a green-eyed white. A promising young lady with a very nice head shape, already showing strength and breadth. Large ears, set just over an ear’s width apart, though she holds them up well once her attention is gained. Good medium length to the head, with cheeks filling out well. Large green eyes, initially they appeared a little on the bold side, though the shape and set was much better once she relaxed. Very nice profile with a good shallow concave curve to the nose. Lovely square shape to the muzzle, firm chin of nice depth. Level bite. Long rectangular body, good weight for age and sex, large solid boning to legs and round feet. Tail reached the shoulders and was well furnished. Full ruff yet to develop, coat showing different lengths, increasing down the back and sides of the body. Initially she was a little unsure, though she started to play when we brought out the teaser. She was beautifully presented and absolutely pure white.

AV CAT NOT HAVING WON A CC
1ST ELMS’ NOYNAROCK THYRA, 67 31et, F, 21.02.06
Tortie-Tabby & White Norwegian Forest Cat. This girl had a beautiful expression and the demeanour of a typical NFC. Lovely large furnished ears, set in line with the triangular shaped head. Head of very good overall length with a lovely straight profile. Excellent oblique set to the green eyes which were oval in shape. Fairly firm chin of good depth. Body balanced the head very well indeed. Her long body was very well muscled and weighty, especially for an eleven month old girl. Well boned limbs, back legs slightly longer than the front ones. Tail just reached the shoulders and it was quite well furnished. She had very good coat qualities for a young cat who is just going through her first adult winter, already exhibiting a woolly undercoat and a glossy slightly coarser topcoat. Full ruff and knickerbockers. White to whisker pads, chest, underbody and feet, very attractive tortie colours with  patches of red and brown tabby as well as areas showing mingled mixture of both. Very well presented and lovely to handle.
2ND METHVEN’S LADYPAWS MARSHMALLOW, 13c10, F, 09.02.07
Lilac-Tortie Point Birman. Another very nice female with a lovely Birman expression. Strong yet feminine head showing very good breadth and rounded shape with full round cheeks. Medium sized ears, set wide apart on the head. Very nice eye colour, medium  to deep blue in colour, eyes not quite round in shape. Eyes were slightly hooded. Nose of medium length, slight dip in profile though there is a very small bump just below the nasal bridge. Level bite. Chin was quite full and it tapered slightly. Broach chest, lovely long body of very good weight and muscularity. Bushy tail of medium length and in balance with the body. Long coat, very silky to the touch with a ruff around the neck. Body was off-white in colour and contrasted with the points. She had a well developed mask, nicely marked ears and tail, all showing both lilac and cream, tail slightly paler in tone. Colour on the limbs was more difficult to asses as the colour is still developing depth on the legs, though I could see both colours present. Right glove was nicely marked, ending just below the angle of paw and leg. The left glove ended slightly higher, finishing on the angle and whilst acceptable, I would be unhappy if it went any higher. Back feet were covered with white socks which ended evenly. Gauntlets were of good shape, ending just below the hocks with the right gauntlet being very slightly longer than the left, almost at hock level though not going beyond it. Beautifully groomed and super to handle.
3RD OGDEN’S MLYWARD VALENTINA, 13c1, F, 13.02.07
Seal Point Birman.

AV RADIUS KITTEN
1ST METHVEN’S ADSETLO JACARANDO ANDRETTI 13c2, M, 29.04.07
Blue Point Birman. I loved this young man, he has excellent Birman type and a wonderful expression. He already has real presence. Really strong broad masculine skull with a rounded shape and he already has very well filled round cheeks. Ears of good size for a male kitten, still marginally large to really be medium in size and therefore they should balance the rest of the head very well when he reaches maturity. Very expressive eyes, almost round in shape, medium shade of blue. Medium length nose, slight dip present. Full and slightly tapered chin, recedes just a fraction. Lovely size and substance for eight months old, with a long muscular body. Very well boned thick set limbs, medium in length, short strong paws. Very well furnished bushy tail of medium length and balancing the body nicely. Really silky coat, already quite long with a ruff framing the face, bluish-white in colour. He already shows very well developed points with a medium shade of blue-grey to ears, mask, tail and limbs. Depth of colour was similar all round, including the limbs. Left glove was rounded in shape and slightly scalloped, though acceptable. Right glove ended slightly lower than the left though it covered all the toes. It also had a small extension of white going very slightly up the outside edge of the leg. Socks were nicely marked and covered the back feet. Both gauntlets tapered to end in points, the left one finished about an inch below the hock whilst the right one ended very slightly lower than the left. For me he has the real tingle factor and alongside that wonderful Siberian baby, this was certainly my other take-home cat of the day.

AV ARISTOCRAT NEUTER
1ST TALBOYS’ CH KLASSYKLOGS KINGHAYYAM, 13c2, MN, 09.07.02
Blue Point Birman. A really large yet balanced mature lad with a very strong round broad skull indeed. Medium sized ears, in good balance with the rest of the head, and though he has a tendency to hold them a little upright, they come back into the correct position once he relaxes. Very well filled round cheeks, nose of medium length with a slight dip though there is a very slight drop-off towards the end. Very expressive eyes, pleasing shape being not quite round, colour is two-tone with mid blue centres and paler blue rims. Level bite. Slightly tapered chin with good fullness, though it does receded just a little. Lovely size, he has a long body and this male really does give you the impression of a massive cat with a broad chest. Really thick set limbs of medium length, very well boned indeed and leading to short strong paws. Very well furnished bushy tail, maybe just a fraction short in comparison to his really long body, though he is so nice all round that this is forgivable. Currently in full winter coat, he has a very well developed full ruff around the neck and a long silky coat to the body. The body colour was bluish white with some darker top shading present over the shoulders and down the back. His points were quite a deep shade of blue-grey and contrasted well with the body colour. They were all similar in depth; tail had a slightly brown tinged tone towards the end of the hairs. Right glove was rounded in shape and had white covering all the toes, very slight dip of colour towards the area between the two outer toes, though perfectly acceptable since it did not go down between them. The left glove was also rounded in shape, slightly scalloped, a touch shorter than the right though covering all the toes. Well marked socks, even in length and covering the back feet. Very nice gauntlets for shape and length, tapering to end in points and finishing just below the hocks. He had a fabulous temperament, just loved to be cuddled and was shown in tiptop condition.
2ND LAWRENCE’S CH RAGALYN TEQUILA, 66 31a, FN, 28.05.03
Blue Bi-Colour Ragdoll. A lovely large weighty female, deceptively heavy and muscular. Wide set ears of medium size, tilting slightly forward with a good flat plane between them. Lovely strength to the feminine head, well developed filled cheeks and a good rounded muzzle. Slightly obliquely set eyes, large and very expressive, medium shade of blue. Gentle dip to the medium, length nose. Level bite. Firm chin. Broad chest, long muscular body, good large bone structure to legs and large round tufted feet. I just loved those tufts as they make her look like she is walking on feathers. Bushy tail, tapering slightly towards the tip and reaching the shoulders. Full ruff framing the face, bluish white coat which was medium in length with a dense and silky feel to it. Good length to knickerbockers. Mid shade of bluish grey to mask, ears and tail, even in depth. Generally nicely marked bi-colour pattern with an inverted ‘v’ to the face, white chest, underbody and back legs. Front legs both had a slight extension of colour going down them. It was a very hard decision between this female and the Birman as both were very nice exhibits. However, today I felt that the Birman just had the edge on the day, but it really was nip and tuck between them.
3RD HALL’S ITSAJOY JACOB, 13c5, MN, 31.10.06
Red Point Birman.

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MR. Phil CORNISH

Many thanks to Mrs Rawnsley and Mrs Walsh for the invitation to judge at the friendly Notts & Derby Cat Club show. I really enjoyed the hospitality. My grateful thanks to Heather Boucher who steward for me, she was good company and handled the cats and kittens with, kindness, consideration, and calm efficiency even the large number of upset cats allowing me to judge them. The hall was very cold and may have contributed to the number of upset cats and kittens today.

OPEN CLASSES

DEVON REX ADULT MALE

1st CC and BOB Foster JONSCOTT STUDY INBLACK 33a36 Black Smoke Devon Rex male born 25/09/07. Flat skull, medium wedge, high cheek bones, shallow stop, broad muzzle, good whisker break, chin slopes away, level bite, curly broken whiskers and eyebrows, long elegant neck, large ears, fairly low set but held a little high, wide apart, wide at base with pointed tips, with slight muffs and tufts, medium oval shaped, green eyes with Devon expression, well set, medium, solid body, broad chest, slender long limbs higher at rear, oval paws, good length tapered tail thick at base with pointed tip, soft fine coat, good short length, good density and small curls all over, tummy well covered, upset temperament but in very good condition.
2nd Edmond CHARNFIELD CATECHU 33a27bx Chocolate Darker Pointed Devon Rex Male born 13/08/07. Slightly rounded skull, rounded medium wedge, high cheek bones, very shallow stop almost straight, broad muzzle, very good whisker break, weak chin, level bite, thickish neck, medium ears, low set but held a bit high, fairly wide apart, fairly wide at base with rounded tips, tufts and muffs, medium size, oval shaped, bluish green eyes, set at slant to ears, medium, solid muscular body, broad chest, long limbs higher at rear, oval paws, well covered, good length tapered tail with pointed tip, medium length coat, good density, plush at shoulders and loosely rexed on body and limbs, harsh spine line but soft, fine texture, on sides, tummy covered, good temperament and in very good condition.

DEVON REX ADULT FEMALE
1st CC withheld Pywell ADATESH WOOS FUJICHERRY 33a36e Chocolate Darker Point Devon Rex female born 16/04/08. Slightly rounded skull, long pointed wedge, high cheek bones, very shallow stop, narrow muzzle, slight whisker break, weak chin, level bite, elegant neck, large ears, fairly low set but held high, fairly wide apart, wide at base with pointed tips, tufts and muffs, medium size, oval shaped, blue eyes set at slant to ears, medium, solid muscular body, broad chest, long limbs higher at rear, oval paws, good length tapered tail with pointed tip, well covered, medium length coat, good density, only lightly developed rexing all over, harsh spine line but soft, fine texture, on sides, tummy covered, good temperament and in very good condition.
SPHYNX ADULT ASSESSMENT
MERIT Newton ADTESH SHANGRI LA 84 22 Tortie and White Sphynx female born 25/03/08.
Well grown affectionate girl. Modified wedge with rounded contours longer than wide, prominent cheek bones and whisker pads, distinct whisker break, rounded top with flat forehead, slight nose break, fairly firm chin, level bite, large ears, wide open at base tapering to rounded tips, set at angle to head, large size lemon shaped greeny eyes, slightly slanted upwards, medium hard muscular body, rounded chest, abdomen and rump, medium limbs higher at rear, oval thick padded paws, long toes, long slender tail, heavier at base, body totally naked and smooth down on body, tail and limbs, chamois feel, a playful kitten purring all the time in very good condition. Good example Sphynx.
MERIT Newton ARCHANGEL HAYLES COMET 84 31t Brown Tabby and White Sphynx female born 17/04/08. A sweet playfull girl. Modified wedge with rounded contours, slightly longer than wide, prominent cheek bones, distinct whisker break, prominent whisker pads, rounded muzzle, flat skull, bump on nose profile which is otherwise just a little straight, straight nose to chin, fairly firm chin, level bite, large ears, tapering to rounded tips, wide open based, good set, large lemon shaped yellow eyes, slanting to outer edge of ears, muscular neck, medium muscular body, rounded chest, abdomen and rump, good slender limbs, oval paws with thick pads, long toes, long slender tapering tail, heavier at base, fine down on body, head and limbs skin, slight resistance peachy feel, very good condition and temperament. A nice juvenile girl.
MERIT NOT AWARDED. Newton SIMPLYREDS HELEN OF TROY 84 16 Blue Sphynx female born 22/04/08. Head lacks the rounded planes of a sphynx. Modified wedge straight contours, slightly longer than wide, cheek bones could be more prominent, very distinct whisker break, flat skull with a straight profile, weak chin, level bite, large size, wide based ears, tapering to rounded tips, good set, medium size, lemon shaped, hazel eyes, slanting to outer edge of ears, good medium hard muscular body, rounded chest, abdomen and rump, good medium limbs, oval paws with thick pads, long toes, long slender tapering tail, very fine down on skin, soft smooth feel, just a touch of resistance when stroked, thicker down on nose, a lovely blue colour, very good condition and very good temperament.
MERIT Newton TAIITREES AYASMA  84 31dt Red and White Sphynx female born 19/04/08.
A very well grown young lady. Modified wedge with slightly rounded contours, longer than wide, prominent cheek bones, bump at forehead/top of profile which shows slight nose break, distinct whisker break, rounded muzzle, slightly rounded skull, weak chin, level bite, large ears, tapering to rounded tips, wide open based, good set, large lemon shaped yellow eyes, slanting to outer edge of ears, muscular neck, well grown large muscular body, rounded chest, abdomen and rump, good slender limbs, oval paws with thick pads, long toes, long slender tapering tail, fine down on body almost imperceptible to eye, head and limbs skin, slight resistance chamois feel, warm red colour, very good condition and temperament.
It is most unusual for four kittens of similar age from different breeders to be owned by one exhibitor, thank you for entering.
DEVON REX KITTEN
1st & BOB Bramley LYDFORD LUCKY BLACKMAGIC 33a36 Black Smoke Devon Rex female born 21/06/08. Slightly rounded skull, fairly short wedge, high cheek bones, fairly broad muzzle, fairly deep stop, good whisker break, short stubbly whiskers and eyebrows, chin slopes away, level bite, elegant neck, medium ears, low set, fairly wide apart, wide at base with pointed tips, with slight muffs and tufts, medium rounded oval shaped, yellow eyes, well set, medium, slim body, fairly broad chest, slender long limbs higher at rear, oval paws, good length tail thick at base tapering to a pointed tip, medium coat length, very good density, light soft fine rexing, developing all over, tummy well covered, very good temperament and in very good condition.
2nd Kindell GRIZABELLA Lady Lynda 33a36g Blue Cream Devon Rex female born 01/08/08. Still very much a baby, very rounded head, very short wedge, lovely high cheek bones, fairly deep  stop, broad rounded muzzle, fair whisker break, chin slopes away, level bite, very elegant neck, large ears, fairly low set, wide apart, wide at base with rounded tips, some muffs and tufts, medium size, green eyes, oval shaped and well set, medium, slim body, fairly broad chest, medium limbs higher at rear, oval paws, good length tapered tail with pointed tip, short length soft and fine coat, fairly good density and tight curls all over, tummy well covered, good temperament and in very good condition.
LA PERM KITTEN INTERMEDIATE
2nd Pyrke BANE PRINCESA MOANA 80L 40 12 Blue Tabby Point Longhair La Perm female born 11/09/08.  I was sorry to withhold 1st & BOB on this very good type girl as she had a squint. Modified wedge with gently rounded contours, slightly longer than wide, prominent whisker pads, good profile flat skull with convex curve to straight nose, slight nose break, broadish muzzle, long curly whiskers, medium ears, slightly flared and cupped, tufts, large blue eyes with permanent squint, medium foreign body, well muscled, fine boned, good limbs, long bushy tail, good long curly coat springy texture nice blue tabby colour, very good temperament and condition.

DEVON REX NEUTER MALE
1st CC withheld Westoby DANCING JACOB TALLI 33a36 Black Smoke Devon Rex male neuter born 02/12/02. Sorry to withhold the CC on this very large over weight and out of balance neutered boy with a straight profile. Flat skull, medium wedge, high cheek bones, straight profile lacking any stop, fairly broad muzzle, good whisker break, fairly firm chin, level bite, thick neck, medium ears, a little high set, fairly wide apart, wide at base with rounded tips, medium size, yellow eyes, oval shaped, set at slant to ears, large, fat but muscular body, broad chest, long limbs higher at rear, oval paws, good length tapered tail with pointed tip, well covered, good medium length coat, good density, plush on body but with some light rexing at shoulders soft, fine texture, tummy covered, upset temperament but in good condition.
DEVON REX NEUTER FEMALE
1st CC & BOB Bramley LYDFORD WHITE LILY 33a14c Green Eyed White Devon Rex female neuter born 07/07/07. Slightly rounded skull, short wedge, lovely high cheek bones, fairly deep stop, short broad muzzle, good whisker break, good firm chin, level bite, elegant neck, large ears, low set, wide apart, wide at base with rounded tips, some muffs and tufts, medium size, pale greeny yellow eyes with Devon expression, oval shaped and well set, medium, solid body, broad chest, long limbs higher at rear, oval paws, good length tapered tail with pointed tip, medium soft and fine pure white coat, very good density and rexed all over in tight marcel waves, tummy covered in down, very good temperament and in very good condition. 
2nd Prescott ADMEWSH VYENA BLUEDANUBE 33a21 Tortie  Devon Rex female neuter born 02/09/07. Flat skull, short wedge, high cheek bones,  fair deep stop, broad muzzle, good whisker break, broken whiskers, firm chin, level bite, thick neck, medium ears, fairly low set, wide apart, wide at base with rounded tips, medium oval green eyes, well set, medium, solid body, broad chest, good limbs higher at rear, oval paws, good length tapered tail with pointed tip, too long coat, good density and loose waves, slightly harsh texture, tummy covered, wriggly and a little upset temperament but in good condition.
FOREIGN MISCELLANEOUS CLASSES
AC NOVICE CAT
1st Bernard MIMAPERKS WINDMILL GIRL 74b Chocolate Tonkinese female born 14/03/08. A nervous shy girl of quite average type who lacked real sparkle.  Gently rounded top, good width between ears, moderate wedge, rounded muzzle with definite whisker pinch, slight nose break, medium depth firm chin, level bite, medium ears, broad based with oval tips, taller than wide, good equally balanced side to top, continues line of face,  medium size, almond shaped, bluish green eyes, not very expressive, set fairly well apart, top slanting to nose, bottom rounded, medium to long well balanced body, rounded chest, level flanks, rising to rump, good slender limbs, high at rear, neat oval paws, medium tapered tail, slightly open longish coat, soft and silky but slightly harsh on spine, nice sheen,  nice even matching darker chocolate points, merging with some contrast to much lighter chocolate body, body lightens to underparts, nervy temperament, good clean and healthy condition but she lacks self presentation. 
2nd Taylor-Rose GOLDNGLITZ LOWYA 76 30 Brown Spotted Bengal female born 29/03/08. Broad medium to long wedge, just a little too long in the nose with gently rounded contours, straight profile, gently curved forehead to bridge of large broad puffed nose, slightly narrow muzzle, firm chin, level bite, thick muscular neck, medium ears wide based rounded tips, set a little high, large oval green eyes, good large firm muscular body, long and sleek, good strong medium, muscular limbs, large round paws, medium tail thick and even to rounded tip, medium length, dense, soft luxurious coat, good dark brown rosette spots, with some linkage on shoulders, on a good rich warm brown ground, good glitter, good temperament and good condition.
AC LIMIT CAT
1st Lamb NATANGOS GHANIYAH 78 30 Bronze Egyptian Mau female born 04/11/07.  Rounded medium wedge, slight rise from bridge of nose to forehead, fairly uniform nose width, rounded muzzle, level bite, firm chin, medium ears, broad based cupped forward alert, line of ears continue plane of the head, large rounded almond green eyes, set straight, body medium long and graceful with a hard muscular feel, elegant well balanced legs small dainty feet, medium slightly tapering tail, coat medium length, close lying with a good sheen, M, frown marks, cheek marks, broken necklet and scarab on head breaking into 3 lines down back which in turn breaks into brown spots down spine, good brown spots on rich warm bronze ground, on sides and tummy,  good temperament and condition.
2nd Jones ADSETSH CHEBONA BULA 76 30 Brown Spotted Bengal male born 20/01/07. Broad medium wedge with rounded contours, high cheek bones, head small in proportion to body, gently curved forehead to bridge of large broad nose, puffed pink leather, very slight concave to profile, large broad nose puffed leather, firm chin, level bite, broad rounded muzzle, pronounced whisker pads, muscular neck, medium ears wide at base with rounded tips, medium oval green eyes, long sleek and muscular body, high on rear legs, medium limbs, strong and muscular, large round paws, medium tail thick and even to rounded tip, medium length dense luxurious soft coat, dark brown spots on warm golden ground, good glitter, very good temperament and condition.
3rd Newton TAIITREES AYASMA  84 31dt Red and White Sphynx female born 19/04/08.
AC ADOLESCENT CAT
1st Southall COLDENUFFORSNOW VILLARS 83aw  Blue Point Snowshoe female born 23/04/08. Medium broad wedge with rounded contours, rounded top of head, high cheekbones, gently slope forehead to nose with gentle dip showing two planes, nose straight, firm chin, level bite, medium ears, broad based, rounded tips, medium size, rounded walnut shaped blue eyes, good width apart, medium body, long and firm, muscular, good limbs, round paws, long tail tapering to tip, moderately short, dense, smooth, close lying and  glossy coat, mid blue colour points with bluish white toned body, good clean white inverted V from forehead over nose, inside eyes, uneven white mittens, right to angle between paw and leg, left just above this point,  rear feet unmatched boots left to hock, right above level of hock, very good temperament and condition.
2nd Bernard MIMAPERKS WINDMILL GIRL 74b Chocolate Tonkinese female born 14/03/08.
3rd Pywell ADATESH WOOS FUJICHERRY 33a36e Chocolate Darker Point Devon Rex female born 16/04/08.
AC NON SELF CAT
1st Newton ADTESH SHANGRI LA 84 22 Tortie and White Sphynx female born 25/03/08.
2nd Newton ARCHANGEL HAYLES COMET 84 31t Brown Tabby and White Sphynx female born 17/04/08
3rd Southall COLDENUFFORSNOW VILLARS 83aw  Blue Point Snowshoe female born 23/04/08.
AC LIMIT KITTEN
1st Harrison MERRYDANCER DAISY 23 Usual Abyssinian female born 26/04/08. Gently rounded contours, moderate wedge, good width between large well cupped ears, set follows line of wedge, slight indent to slightly rounded muzzle and shallow nose break to profile, nose to chin straight, firm chin and level bite, large expressive rounded almond shaped golden eyes, set wide apart, elegant neck arcing to lithe, medium size, muscular body, straight back, rounded rump and rib cage, slender elegant limbs, oval paws, good length, thick based tapering tail, short fine dense coat well ticked, rich even golden brown with black ticking, broken necklace, dark spine line to tail, some white on lips, good temperament and condition.
2nd Hibbs CHRISJAY TIA MARIA 76 30 Brown Spotted Bengal female born 14/06/08. Broad medium wedge with rounded contours, high cheek bones, head small in proportion to body, gentle curve forehead to nose, almost straight profile, fairly broad nose, puffed leather, fairly broad rounded muzzle, prominent whisker pads, firm chin, level bite, medium ears, wide at base, good set, medium almond shape, slanting, green eyes, muscular neck, medium body long sleek, hard and muscular, high on rear legs, medium limbs strong and muscular, round paws, medium tail, tapering to rounded tip, short length, very dense, pelt like luxurious soft close lying coat, good spots, dark brown rosette spots on warm golden ground, good glitter, some linkage on shoulders, good temperament and condition.
3rd Jones GLITTERGLAM KATANA 76 30 Brown Spotted Bengal female born 26/05/08.
AC DEBUTANT KITTEN
1st Bernard MIMAPERKS SOLITAIRE 74e Tortie Tonkinese female born 08/09/08. A very nice kitten well grown for her age. Gently rounded top of head, moderate wedge with good width between ears, rounded muzzle with definite whisker pinch not exaggerated, very slight nose break in profile, medium depth firm chin, level bite, medium ears, taller than wide, pricked forward, broad based, oval tips, equally balanced side to top, continues line of face, medium expressive, greenish blue, almond shaped eyes, top slanting to nose, bottom rounded, medium size, well balanced, solid and muscular body, flanks level, rising to rear, slender limbs of good proportion, higher at rear, oval paws, good tapering medium length tail, slightly long but close lying, fine and silky coat with luxurious sheen, good black red tortie colour darker points merging with a little contrast into lighter well mixed tortie body colour which also gradually lightens to under parts, good temperament, clean healthy and well presented.
2nd Pyrke BANE PRINCESA MOANA 80L 40 12 Blue Tabby Point Longhair La Perm female born 11/09/08. 
3rd Kindell GRIZABELLA Lady Lynda 33a36g Blue Cream Devon Rex female born 01/08/08.
AC RADIUS KITTEN
1st Bramley LYDFORD LUCKY BLACKMAGIC 33a36 Black Smoke Devon Rex female born 21/06/08.
2nd Wakefield TOCOVYA DANTE 16a Russian Blue male born 13/08/08. Flat top of head, short wedge, fairly good angle to profile, shallow concave curve from eye brow to nose, straight nose to fairly deep firm chin, level bite, fairly broad muzzle, prominent whisker pads, large size wide based ears with pointed tips, set vertical, continuing the outer line of the face, small size, deep set, fairly vivid green almond shaped eyes, set wide apart, long and graceful body, medium boned and well muscled, long limbs, small oval paws, moderately long tail tapered to a pointed tip, showing some ghost rings, double coat, medium length, fairly dense, soft and fine texture, darker mid blue with silvery sheen, good temperament and condition.
AC SELF KITTEN
1st Anderson MELKELTER RUPERT BEAR 16a Russian Blue male born 20/06/08. A well grown boy with nice Russian expression. Flat top of head, short wedge, good angle at brow with shallow concave profile eyebrow to nose, straight line nose to firm fairly deep chin, level bite, broad muzzle, prominent whisker pads, large size wide based ears with pointed tips, set high but a little off of vertical, but continues line of the face, medium size, almond shaped eyes, set wide apart, a good clear green, long and graceful body, well muscled, medium boned, good long limbs, small oval paws, good moderately long length tapering tail to a pointed tip, double coat, short length, good density, lighter mid blue colour with silvery sheen, very good temperament and condition.
2nd Hobson TWINKETOES FIRE DANCER 23 Usual Abyssinian male neuter born 04/05/08. Gently rounded contours, moderate wedge, good width between large well cupped ears, set follows line of wedge, slight indent to slightly rounded muzzle, almost straight profile, nose to chin straight, firm chin and level bite, large expressive rounded almond shaped hazel eyes, set wide apart, elegant neck arcing to lithe, medium size, muscular body, straight back, rounded rump and rib cage, slender elegant limbs, oval paws, good length, thick based tapering tail, short fine dense coat, good ticking, rich warm golden brown with black ticking, unbroken necklace on neck, dark spine line to tail, some white on lips, good temperament and condition.

CLUB CLASSES
ANY ADULT/KITTEN/NEUTER BORN IN MAY
1st Bernard CH COPERNICUS CHERRYBLOSSOM 74e Tortie Tonkinese female born 23/05/06.
ANY ADULT/KITTEN/NEUTER BORN IN OCTOBER
1st Leonard CH GRAYGEES SILVER TRINITY 18 Silver Tabby British Shorthair female neuter born 01/10/06.
2nd Jones PR KADACOON GIZMO 64 43dsw Red Silver and White Shaded Maine Coon male neuter born 25/10/06.
3rd Hocken PR EPITOME SUNDANCE 32a Blue Tabby Point Siamese male neuter born 28/10/06.

END OF REPORT                                       JUDGE          Phil Cornish

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Mrs E Culf

My sincere thanks to Beryl Rawnsley, Judy Walsh, Mary Uzupa and all the show management team for my invitation to judge again at this extremely busy and popular show.  My hard working steward today was Peter Chaffe, taking a day off from exhibiting and helping his wife Dawn on the tables, I was extremely grateful to have an experienced and capable steward, with some rather large Maine Coons to handle!  Sincere thanks also to the exhibitors, I enjoyed handling and judging many wonderful exhibits, with some lovely challenging classes!  A super day out. 

CLASS 121       AV SLH IMPERIAL GRAND CHAMPION MALE
IMP GCC, DAVIES’ GR CH RAGSHAVEN BUSTERS LEGACY, 66 31a, BLUE BI-COLOUR RAGDOLL, 27.03.05
A fabulous looking boy, oozing style and quality in abundance.  Excellent head shape, broad with a flat plane between his medium sized well placed ears that tilt forwards gently, rounded contours to the cheeks and muzzle, medium length nose with gentle dip to the profile.  Large, well opened eyes are deep blue in colour, his gentle expression is enhanced by his striking looking white inverted V marking which starts on the forehead, extending downwards to his strong chin, and travelling the complete length of his underbody.  His thick set sturdy limbs are all white, excellent body size and weight, the body is long and muscular, tail length balances well.  He looks and feels strong and substantial.  Expertly presented, his blue points contrast well with his coat colouring, his blue mask is just beginning to go over the top of his head.  His nature is simply sublime, so gentle and relaxed, appearing to have not a care in the world.  A worthy winner. 
RES IMP GCC, WHITBY’S GR CH FELONIE SUCETTE PLAYBOY, 13c13, CHOCOLATE TABBY POINT BIRMAN, 09.06.07
I’ve judged this young man several times in the past, and must say that his wonderful heartmelting expression wins me over every time I see him, he lives up to his name magnificently!  Excellent Birman type, his head is broad, cheeks are full and taper gently to firm chin, well set medium sized ears with delicate thumb prints.  Medium length nose with dip to profile, albeit there is a hint of a bump on the nose.  His deep blue eyes are almost round, surrounded by light coloured spectacle markings that enhance his expression so well.  Very good body size and weight, with proportionate limbs and bushy tail showing rings on the underside, he does look well balanced.  Pristine chalk white feet markings, his gloves are even, gauntlets are full and just medium in length.  His pale ivory coat is seasonally short and showing slight shading but still contrasts well with his chocolate tabby markings, that are defined, with varied stripes on the legs, milky chocolate markings on a light bronze background, defined M marking on the forehead and spotted whisker pads.  He has the most gentle of natures, so relaxed and a joy to judge.  The more mature Ragdoll pipped him to the post today for the top honour, but I do feel his turn will come!
CLASS 122       AV SLH IMPERIAL GRAND CHAMPION FEMALE
IMP GCC, METHVEN’S GR CH LADYPAWS MARSHMALLOW, 13c10, LILAC TORTIE POINT BIRMAN, 09.02.07
A pleasure to judge this beautiful girl again, she is looking even more sensational than she did in November last year, when she became the best exhibit at the breed show.  I really like everything about her, from her excellent Birman type and balance, her stunning deep blue eyes, to her well balanced and toned body and limbs.  Her one minor peccadillo is that her tail, though bushy and a delightful kaleidoscope of colours, could be a little longer for absolute perfection.  Sparkling white feet markings, even gloves, socks and gauntlets.  Her wonderful thick coat is the perfect length and she wears a ruff to frame the head magnificently.  The condition of the palest off white coat is exceptional, and contrasts delicately with the cream and lilac colouring of the points.  My congratulations to her owners on her presentation, she looks amazing with not a hair out of place and has the most wonderful relaxed nature, perfect for the show bench.  She looks fabulous and she knows it!
RES IMP GCC, THOMPSON’S GR CH ADTRELO FORMONA CALLOUI, 13c2, BLUE POINT BIRMAN, 27.06.03
Another exceedingly pretty female, displaying the typical Birman expression and aura that the breed is renowned for.  Very pleasing type, her head is broad and rounded, full cheeks and strong muzzle and chin.  Her bite is level, albeit she is now missing some teeth!  Medium sized ears are placed apart and her nose is medium in length with a gentle dip to the profile.  Beautiful expressive deep blue almost round eyes, such a soft and gentle look that would melt anyone’s heart!  Excellent body size and weight, both for her age and for a female, looking well balanced with a long strong body, proportionate limbs and bushy tail.  Her gloves are even across the front paws, socks are short but even and gauntlets are medium length and tapered, all sparkling white.  Her silky soft coat had been presented to perfection, just showing some shading along her back, but retaining the contrast with her mid blue points colour.  Both these girls were excellent examples of the breed, it was so close between them both today, but the sheer beauty of the tortie girl’s coat tipped the balance her way. 
CLASS 129A     CHOCOLATE/LILAC BIRMAN ADULT MALE
CC, METHVEN’S CH LADYPAWS CARUSO, 13c3, CHOCOLATE POINT, 09.01.08
A promising youngster, still looking a little immature as is to be expected for his age, but of very pleasing Birman type.  The skull is broad and rounded, with medium sized ears placed well apart.  He has medium length nose with dip to the profile, full round cheeks, firm chin and level bite.  Expressive almost round eyes are a vivid deep blue, his expression is mesmerising, almost singing to you just like his name would suggest!  Lovely body length and weight already, long and sturdy, with proportionate limbs and bushy tail to balance.  His feet markings are acceptable, albeit not entirely matching as his right front glove has milky chocolate colouring just dipping a little into the white area, although this can be teased back to form a more even line and his left gauntlet is not quite as well formed as the right.  Very nice condition to the pale ivory coat, well presented and just a touch on the short side at the moment, contrasting with his milk chocolate points colour that is still to come through completely on the limbs. 
CLASS 129B     CHOCOLATE/LILAC BIRMAN ADULT FEMALE
CC & BOB, DELANEY’S DEENLAY MISSDIOR, 13c4, LILAC POINT, 30.03.08
I absolutely adored this totally enchanting young lady, who for her tender age, is already looking so well balanced.  Wonderful Birman type, her skull is broad and rounded, full cheeks that taper gently to a firm chin, level bite.  Medium length nose with slight dip to the profile.  Her almost round eyes are deep sapphire blue in colour, she has a most endearing expression, such an appealing look of pure innocence.  Well grown and well proportioned, of excellent shape and substance, with thick set limbs and bushy medium length tail to balance.  Her feet markings are super, with even sparkling white gloves and good length matching gauntlets, socks are almost even.  Her coat is in exquisite condition, so soft and luxurious to the touch, beautifully prepared and she has a silky ruff to frame her head beautifully.  The contrast between the palest off white colour of the coat and the delicate pale pinky grey points colour is just perfect.  A glamour puss through and through, her name suggests a designer special and she doesn’t let you down, her spectacular beauty would not disgrace the offerings at Harvey Nichols!  I shall certainly watch her progress with interest, an absolute credit to her owner/breeder. 
2ND, NELSON’S LANEGA HEATHERGLOW, 13c4, LILAC POINT, 13.08.05
An attractive, more mature female, who didn’t seem to be enjoying her day out so much today, as she was a little tense whilst being handled, which did tend to throw her overall balance somewhat, making her deep blue eyes a little large and bold in appearance whilst she was being judged, and holding her ears a little too upright for perfection, but the balance did look much better once she relaxed back in the security of her pen.  Good Birman type, with broad head, rounded full cheeks and fairly firm chin, level bite.  Good body size and weight, with proportionate limbs and bushy tail.  Her feet markings are chalk white, gloves are almost even just a touch lower on the right front, gauntlets are matching length.  Little short on coat, that is palest off white colouring and shows wonderful delicate contrast with the lilac points colouring, and was very well presented. 
CLASS 143       AC COLOURPOINTED/MITTED (INC RED & TABBY SERIES) RAGDOLL ADULT
CC & BOB, DUNSTALL’S ELANESSE CINNAMON SPICE, 66, SEAL COLOURPOINTED FEMALE, 15.02.08
A sweet young lady, so gentle and feminine with stunning deep blue eyes that stand out well against the depth of the deep seal mask, and are large and well opened, slightly obliquely set and set apart.  Good head shape, broad with a flat plane and medium sized ears that tilt forwards gently.  Medium length nose with gentle dip to the profile, firm chin and level bite.  Fairly well proportioned girl, for perfect balance her bushy tail could be very slightly longer but does just reach the shoulders.  The body is long and quite heavy set, with proportionate limbs and large tufted paws.  Very very pale beige areas of fur on her tummy, remaining body fur is patchy beige as her coat develops, but is well presented and silky soft.  She seemed a little timid this morning, tending to curl herself rather than stretch out and show herself off, but still handled well. 
CLASS 145       SEAL POINT BIRMAN KITTEN
1ST & BOB, SLEVIN’S ASHANNAS MAMMA MIA, FEMALE, 09.07.08
A pretty young female, just over six months old and at the stage where she needs a little more time for everything to come together, as her ears look a little large and upright at the moment.  Good breadth to the head and cheeks filling out, tapering gently to firm chin, level bite.  Almost round eyes are a vivid blue colour, lovely gentle expression.  Very pleasing body size and weight already, sturdy, strong and well toned, with proportionate limbs and good length tail to balance well.  Her feet markings are clean chalk white, the gloves are even with white reaching both pads at the back, the right sock is slightly lower then the left and her right gauntlet is fractionally shorter than the left which is just medium in length.  Lovely soft kitten coat, pale beige in colour and contrasting with her deep seal points colouring that is still developing.  A sweetheart, purring her head off all the time and enjoying her cuddles! 
2ND, NELSON’S ADATELO HANFERKAT SUPERSTAR, FEMALE, 20.06.08
Another lovely looking female, of good Birman type, her ears are also looking a fraction large just now.  Good breadth to the skull, cheeks filling out well and tapering gently to firm chin.  Medium length nose with slight dip to the profile.  Her expression is delightful, a real chocolate box look emanating from her almost round blue eyes.  Well grown girl of good body length and weight, proportionate limbs and lovely tail length to balance.  I was very sorry to find that she has a few detached white hairs around the stopper pad on her left front foot, and try as I might, I simply couldn’t make the hairs join up to the white area around her paw pads!  Also, her right gauntlet is not as full as the left, nor is it as well tapered.  Very well presented soft and silky kitten coat, palest beige in colour and standing out well against the deep seal points colouring.  Wonderful nature, so relaxed and playful. 
CLASS 157A     SILVER TABBY SERIES MAINE COON KITTEN MALE
1ST & BOB, STANLEY’S SHEERCLASS APPLE MAC, 64 41as, BLUE SILVER CLASSIC TABBY, 12.08.08
A promising youngster, just five months old and developing well.  Good head proportions, being medium in length and slightly less wide, high cheek bones and cheeks filling out.  Medium length to nose with shallow concave curve to the profile, good depth to chin that could be broader for perfection, and his muzzle shows square contours but could also be a little stronger for perfection.  I loved his ears!  They are large with good width at the base, set high and apart with long tufts to enhance the appearance.  His eyes are full and round, in a slightly oblique setting, two tone green colour still settling.  Well grown lad, already of very good weight and structure, with long strong limbs, round tufted paws and a flowing tail to balance.  His coat colouring is settling, with more silvery undertones evident around his head and shoulders, albeit he is showing slight tarnishing on his front legs, a little on the back and also the nose.  The tabby patterning is more defined around his head and shoulders, with strong blue markings, his lower back is a little more solid in colour.  Lovely natured boy, very inquisitive and alert and well presented. 

CLASS 157B     SILVER TABBY SERIES MAINE COON KITTEN FEMALE
1ST, HARVEY’S NAMRIB STRAWBERRY BLONDE, 64 41ds, RED SILVER CLASSIC TABBY, 14.08.08
A wonderful name for a very attractive female, who is developing well.  Her head is medium long and slightly less wide, she has high cheek bones and the cheeks are filling out well, her muzzle shows excellent squareness already, though for perfect balance a touch more length to the muzzle area would enhance her appearance.  Wonderful ear size and set, although she is still growing into the ears which are a trifle large at the moment.  Full, round vibrant copper eyes are set slightly obliquely and spaced wide apart.  Good body length and weight, muscular tones already, with breadth to the chest, proportionate limbs and fairly large tufted paws, super tail length to balance.  Her kitten coat is soft and quite well presented on top, but more attention to her tummy and underparts was needed, as this looked a little lacklustre.  Her red classic tabby coat colouring is diffused by the silver undertones, giving a delicate creamy red hue, with some definition to the tabby markings.  A friendly kitten, enjoying her day out.

CLASS 160       AC BI-COLOUR (INC RED & TABBY SERIES) RAGDOLL KITTEN
1ST & BOB, DAVIES’ RAGSHAVEN GUMAMAGIC, 66 31a, BLUE BI-COLOUR FEMALE, 25.06.08
An extremely pretty kitten, who I found out after judging is the daughter of my Imperial winner and she is certainly a  “chip off the old block”, looking very promising!  She looks very nicely balanced already, with a broad head, flat plane between ears that tilt forwards and show good width between them, albeit she needs a little more time to grow into them fully.  Cheeks and muzzle developing well, medium length nose with gentle dip to the profile.  Large, well opened eyes are set apart and are deep blue in colour, her expression being enhanced by the inverted white V marking which starts just above the eyes on the forehead, could be a little higher for perfection.  Well grown and well proportioned, sturdy feel to the body and limbs, bushy tail length easily to the shoulders to balance.  Her soft and silky bluish white coat contrasts with deeper blue points, whilst her legs, chin, bib and underbelly are all white, and she has a small narrow white marking across the shoulders.  Wonderful nature, so friendly and purring constantly. 

CLASS 169       SEAL POINT BIRMAN NEUTER
BOB, THOMPSON’S UK GR PR FORMONA APOLLO, MALE, 27.04.01
A handsome and mature boy, entered just for the Best of Breed today, which it was a pleasure to award to him.  He has the archetypal look of the breed, wonderful Birman type and size, very well grown and well balanced.  His deep seal points contrast superbly with his pale beige coat that shows some shading, but perfectly clear at the roots.  Very nice boy to handle, even if he did share a huff or two with us! 

CLASS 170A     BLUE POINT BIRMAN NEUTER
PC & BOB, GROVES GR CH SPELLSINGER MYSTIC MELODY, FEMALE, 12.07.01
Lovely girl who I have had the pleasure of judging in the past.  I loved her type and stunning deep blue eye colour, she has a lovely gentle look and expression.  A mature lady, in her prime and looking so well balanced.  Excellent head shape, nicely set ears and full, round cheeks tapering gently to firm chin and muzzle.  Lovely body size and weight, well proportioned limbs and bushy medium length tail to balance.  Super snowy white feet, good even gloves and long, full matching gauntlets.  Beautifully presented girl, wearing her Sunday best bluish white thick and silky coat, contrasting with her mid blue points colour.  The other delectable female present was entered solely for BOB, but this very attractive girl had the edge by a nose on her stablemate today!

CLASS 572       AC LIMIT CAT
1ST, EVANS & DUNN’S ELMCOON SUNNDANCE KID, 64 43ds, RED SILVER SHADED MAINE COON MALE, 21.01.07
2ND, HASSETT’S HAPPYTIME MIS-BEHAVING, 66 31a, BLUE BI-COLOUR RAGDOLL FEMALE, 03.03.08
3RD, BLADES’ DAIRYMAINE LA SYLPHIDE, 64 20, BROWN TABBY MAINE COON FEMALE, 31.03.05

CLASS 574       AC MAIDEN CAT
1ST, BLADES ALISIKA SKYLA, 64 16, BLUE MAINE COON FEMALE, 16.02.08

CLASS 578       AC SENIOR CAT
1ST, THOMPSON’S GR CH ADTRELO FORMONA CALLOUI, SEE CLASS 122
2ND, DAVIES’ GR CH RAGSHAVEN BUSTERS LEGACY, SEE CLASS 121
EXTRA 2ND, EVANS & DUNN’S ELMCOON SUNNDANCE KID, SEE CLASS 572
3RD, GREEN’S CH KEVERSTONE ROCKNROLL REBEL, 64 20, BROWN TABBY MAINE COON MALE, 28.12.06
EXTRA 3RD, ELMS’ NOYNAROCK THYRA, 67 31et, TORTIE TABBY & WHITE NORWEGIAN FOREST FEMALE, 21.02.06

CLASS 582       AC NON-SELF CAT
1ST, WESTWOOD’S CROONICATS ARYAN MIST, 66 31, SEAL BI-COLOUR RAGDOLL FEMALE, 16.03.08
2ND, SHAW’S CH RED ZEPPELIN, 64 41dw, RED CLASSIC TABBY & WHITE MAINE COON MALE, 17.09.07
3RD, ROBERTS’ BEAUBRIGHT SNOWANGEL-LILY, 13c2, BLUE POINT BIRMAN FEMALE, 11.12.06

CLASS 587       AC DEBUTANTE KITTEN
1ST, HADEN’S KIRMINAC RIVER DEEP, 64 41d, RED CLASSIC TABBY MAINE COON MALE, 11.06.08
2ND, MASON’S ADATELO TEDDYBEAR, 64 44w, BROWN MACKEREL TABBY & WHITE MAINE COON MALE, 27.05.08
EXTRA 2ND, WESTWOOD’S FARISLE GEORGIANA, 66t, SEAL TABBY COLOURPOINTED RAGDOLL FEMALE, 26.06.08
3RD, ADAMS & BRAMLEY’S HARTSCOON HOOLIGAN DEXTER, 64 41w, BROWN CLASSIC TABBY & WHITE MAINE COON MALE, 26.08.08
EXTRA 3RD, DOBLE’S BULLAMOOR SKYSTHELIMIT, 13c12, BLUE TABBY BIRMAN MALE, 28.08.08
EXTRA 3RD, STANLEY’S SHEERCLASS APPLE MAC, SEE CLASS 157A
4TH, SAYE’S ESAYA SPELLBOUND, 13c3, CHOCOLATE POINT BIRMAN FEMALE, 15.07.08

CLASS 591       AC SELF KITTEN
1ST, STANLEY’S PAMPUSKHA EBONY RAIN, 64 15, BLACK MAINE COON FEMALE, 12.07.08

CLASS 592       AC NON-SELF KITTEN
1ST, DAVIES’ RAGSHAVEN GUMAMAGIC, SEE CLASS 160
2ND, DOBLE’S BULLAMOOR POENIEROSE, 13c16, SEAL TORTIE TABBY BIRMAN FEMALE, 22.05.08
3RD, ELMS’ NOYNAROCK SOLAMAN, 67 31a, BLUE & WHITE NORWEGIAN FOREST MALE, 02.05.08
4TH, BLATHERWICK’S KYNOBI LUCAS, 13c2, BLUE POINT BIRMAN MALE, 08.08.08

CLASS 599       AC DEBUTANTE NEUTER
1ST, WILSON’S KARYNTAY ZINGARO, 64 36, BLACK SMOKE MAINE COON MALE, 11.07.07

CLASS 602       AC RADIUS NEUTER
1ST, METHVEN’S IGR CH NORVIN FARRARI DINO, 13c4, LILAC POINT BIRMAN MALE, 25.06.03
2ND, WILSON’S KARYNTAY ZINGARO, SEE CLASS 599
3RD, COLLINGWOOD’S GR CH & PR TARKUSHA TAMANTHI, 13c12, BLUE TABBY POINT BIRMAN FEMALE, 28.04.99
4TH, WILSON’S FORESTCOONS SNOWANGEL, GREEN EYED WHITE MAINE COON FEMALE, 24.12.06

CLASS 605       AC ADOLESCENT NEUTER
1ST, RUDKIN’S COCOON BLOSSOM HILL, 64 41w, BROWN CLASSIC TABBY & WHITE MAINE COON FEMALE, 08.11.07

CLASS 608       AC NON-SELF NEUTER
1ST, WALKER’S PR LACHMERE LALITA, 13c18, BLUE TORTIE TABBY POINT BIRMAN FEMALE, 22.06.05
2ND, TAYLOR’S GR PR KADACOON KEEKAYKRACKER, 64 31et, TORTIE TABBY & WHITE MAINE COON FEMALE, 27.02.05
3RD, FORSYTH’S PR SUCETTE ON ICE, 13c4, LILAC POINT BIRMAN FEMALE, 25.06.06
EXTRA 3RD, GROVES’ CH & GR PR SPELLSINGER GLORIOUS SONG, 13c2, BLUE POINT BIRMAN FEMALE, 03.05.02

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Mrs S Devereux

Thanks to Beryl & Judy for the invitation to judge at this year’s show. My thanks are also
extended to Steve Parkin for stepping in to steward for me when my booked steward found
himself to be double booked!
AOC SOMALI (EX SILVER) ADULT – MALE
1CC BOB FRANCIS’ BLUE LUDWIG OF NAZIK (63c). Lovely weight and muscle to this
substantial, though elegant chap. Correct neck carriage, well proportioned limbs, balancing tail.
Moderate wedge showing the desired gentle contours, good height to forehead, pleasing nose
break and level, firm chin, correct bite. Lovely green eyes set on the oblique. Well cupped and
furnished ears. Very good coat length, texture slightly harsh, particularly around the base of tail.
Three to four bands of even blue ticking on a warm mushroom undercoat. ‘M’ to forehead,
spectacles to eyes, facial tracings, thumb prints to ears, darker colour spine line, some smudges
to insides of limbs, good colour up heels, solid colour tail tip. Super temperament and showing
the classic “Somali Smile”. A real presence to this boy and a pleasure to judge!
ASIAN TABBY (SPOTTED, CLASSIC, MACKEREL, TICKED) ADULT – FEMALE
1CC FORD’S JIMANDAL MEDEA KEERAM (72 41bsq). Girl of reasonable skeletal size,
could use a touch more weight and muscle. Good shape to body, proportional limbs, tail a touch
thick and a little short to balance. Short, wide wedge, gentle rounding to top of head, well
rounded brow. Pleasing profile break, good depth to level chin, correct bite. Vivid green eyes,
well set and of good shape. Neat ears, though I’d prefer them not to have tufts at the tips as for
me this spoils the line (butterfly wing effect). Quite an even classic pattern of BCR chocolate
over a bright silver undercoat, not solid to the roots, but allowance needs to given here as this girl
is a silver. “M” to forehead, good eye liner and tracings to face, thumb prints to ears, a visible
butterfly across shoulders and reasonably balanced oysters to sides, slight agouti invasion to
pattern, bracelets to limbs, good colour up hocks, rings to tail, solid colour tail tip. Not in the best
of humours but had enough good points for the CC today.
BOB CROW & GOSS’ CH KAGURA KATISHA (72 45q). A delightful girl, full of personality.
Lovely size, weight and muscle, proportionate body and limbs, balancing tail. Head showing
well balanced short wedge, very good profile lines and well set and shaped eyes and ears.
Slightly long even BCR brown ticked coat, but lies close to the body. Super temperament and
really showing herself to advantage.
ASIAN TIFFANIE ADULT – MALE
1CC COPLEY’S KEVONA SIMPLYAPERFECT END (68 43csq). Boy of good skeletal size,
shapely body, limbs slightly thick with rather too round paws, prefer a touch more weight and
muscle, though as he’s still very young hopefully this will come with maturity. Short wedge of
good width, nice rounding to top and brow. Good break to slightly long nose, level chin of
medium depth, correct bite. Well shaped and set yellow toned eyes. Good size to ears, though
rather flared at the base. Downward flowing, silk textured coat of good length, no real ruff to
speak of at present but good breeches and well furnished tail. Even shading over bright silver
undercoat of possibly BCR lilac, though I’d prefer to see this lad in his fully mature coat in
daylight before deciding if he was indeed BCR caramel or as described BCR lilac; today I’ve
given him the benefit of the doubt on his registered lilac! ‘M’ to forehead facial tracings, slightly
darker spine line, good colour up hocks, solid colour tail tip. Gentle temperament.
1CC BOB CROW & GOSS’ KAGURA AURORA (68 45q). Super girl, very elegant and of
exceptional Asian type. Muscular body of good weight, slim, proportionate limbs, dainty oval
paws, tail of good length to balance. Short, wide, blunt wedge, lovely rounding to top and brow.
Very well defined break to nose with slight bump, level chin, could use maybe a touch more
depth for perfection, correct bite. Delightful expression to green toned eyes. Well shaped and set
ears. Long, silk textured, flowing down coat, showing a very good ruff, full breeches and a well
furnished tail. Four to five bands of even BCR brown ticking are evident over a warm mushroom
basecoat. ‘M’ to forehead, thumb prints to the backs of ears, darker spine line, good solid colour
up hocks, solid colour tail tip. Super temperament, my take home cat of the day! Many
congratulations to her owner/breeders on her new title!
SNOWSHOE KITTEN ASSESSMENT
MERIT: JONES’ ICEGEMS TOULOUSE (83w) A very attractive your man of good overall size
and balance. Shapely body, proportionate limbs, balancing tail of good shape. Medium wedge
showing gentle curves to the muzzle, rounded top of head, forehead slightly rounded at present.
Good width at cheek bones. Gentle curve to profile, level chin of pleasing depth, correct bite.
Well shaped eyes, set well of bright blue. Ears good for shape, set and size. High inverted ‘V; to
face, though still showing points colour to edges of mask, seal ears and tail. White to front and
rear limbs, warm magnolia tones to back and sides. Very good length and texture to his close
lying coat. Delightful temperament, hope to see him as a grown up!
ASIAN SMOKE OR BURMILLA NEUTER – MALE
BOB KEMP’S GR PR NATZKATZ IRISH-CREAM (72 43nsq). Lovely well grown chap, very
elegant body and limbs, balancing tail. Short, wide wedge, nicely rounded top and brow.
Pleasing profile break, level, firm chin, correct bite. Very expressive green toned eyes set wide
apart. Lovely shape and set to ears. Short, close lying coat of very good texture, showing even
BCR caramel shading on a bright silver undercoat. ‘M’ to forehead, darker slightly spine line,
good colour up hocks, solid colour tail tip. As always, has a lot to say for himself but handled
well today.
BLUE BURMESE ADULT – FEMALE
1CC BOB RAE’S RAEBURASI NARA. Girl of good size, weight and muscle. Shapely body
and limbs, good tail to balance. Short wedge of acceptable width, gently rounded top of head and
brow. Good nose break, level chin, which needs more depth, correct bite. Good size to chartreuse
eyes, though showing a rather heavy top line. Proportionate ears, well set. Short, fine, close lying
coat, very good for texture though rather dark phase blue. Very good temperament.
LILAC BURMESE KITTEN - MALE
1 NEGUS’ SESUANE JASPER. Tubby six month old boy of good skeletal size. Proportionate
limbs, tail a touch short and thick. Short, wide wedge, very rounded top of head and brow. Well
defined nose break, level chin of reasonable depth, correct bite. Good shape and size to well set
eyes, still rather muddy in tone. Ears good for size, though rather high set at present. Very fluffy
kitten coat of patchy, muddy lilac, I do hope it clears as he gets older. Lovely temperament, a
real timewaster!
LILAC BURMESE KITTEN - FEMALE
1 BOB LADY YARDLEY’S PAPAGENA YANA YARDLEY. Very attractive, elegant baby
girl, going on five months and of very good size, weight and muscle for her age. Lovely shape to
body, fine, well proportioned limbs, shapely, balancing tail. Short, wide wedge, well rounded top
and brow. Definite nose break, level, firm chin, correct bite. Expressive yellow toned eyes, set
wide apart. Beautiful set to well shaped ears. Short kitten textured coat, though it lies quite well,
of even, pink toned lilac. Super temperament, real personality plus!
2 MOORE’S DULCAMARA PETRONELLA. Girl going on seven months of age and of
acceptable size, weight and muscle. Quite an elegant, shapely body, well proportioned limbs
with dainty oval paws, good tail to balance. Short wedge of quite good width, though muzzle is
showing a bit of a pinch at this time (teething?) Gently rounded top of head, well rounded brow,
good break to slightly long nose, chin is level, but needs depth, correct bite. Chartreuse eyes,
well set. Pleasing size and shape to ears but I would prefer a little more width between, which
might come with age. Short, close lying mid lilac coat of good texture. Not a particularly happy
girl today.
CREAM BURMESE NEUTER – MALE
1PC W/H JACKSON’S MILLGILL YANG. Well grown chap, only just old enough for the “big
boys” classes, showing good weight and muscle tone. Well shaped body and limbs, correct tail to
balance. Acceptable width to wedge, rather fine at the muzzle at present. Flat top of head,
slightly rounded brow. Reasonable break to slightly long nose with a bump, level chin, correct
bite. Quite good shape and size to muddy toned eyes, with some yellow tones starting to come
through. Very good ears for shape and set. Short, close lying rich cream coat showing an
unbroken necklace and thick smudges to inner limbs. Really not a happy chap out of his pen.
Sorry to withhold but he just had too many faults for me today.
CREAM BURMESE NEUTER – FEMALE
1PC BOB STEELS’ CH ABBURREX CREAM CORINNA. Super girl of almost seven and a
half years, shapely body and limbs, correct tail to balance. Short, wide, blunt wedge, well
rounded top of head and brow. Very distinct nose break, level, firm chin, correct bite. Lovely
shape and set to expressive chartreuse eyes. Neat, well set ears. Short, quite close lying, slightly
hot cream coat. Delightful temperament, a joy to judge and cuddle. Congrats on her new title!

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Mr S Farrell

Many thanks to Beryl & Judy and the Notts & Derby Cat Club for their kind invitation to Judge, once again, I was very pleased to secure Sue Barrett (before my great friend.!) to steward for me. She handled the cats wonderfully, I hope she is available again soon. It was an enjoyable day with some wonderful cats.
BROWN BURMESE KITTEN FEMALE:
1 & BOB Ward’s ADATEBU LADY CASSANDRA (27) (10/7/08. F).  A sweet little cherub. Gently rounded top of the head with medium sized ears of good shape and set well apart. Medium wedge fairly blunt at the muzzle. Good nose break and a slight bump on nose. Medium depth to the level chin. Large lustrous yellow eyes of good shape and set. Good size and weight to body. The legs are slender and proportionate to the body with neat oval paws. Straight tail slightly short to balance, medium in thickness at the base and tapers to a paintbrush tip. Fairly short, close lying brown coat, with a satin like texture.
CHOCOLATE BURMESE KITTEN:
1 & BOB Johnson’s LOHR MALINDA (27b) (6/6/08. F). A super temperament, she cuddled up to me lots. Gently rounded top of head between medium-large sized ears of good shape and set well apart. Medium wedge fairly blunt at the muzzle. Slightly rounded brow. Good nose break with a slight bump on the nose. Medium depth to the level chin. Large lustrous yellow eyes of good shape and set. Good weight and size to the body, strong rounded chest in profile. Neat oval paws on slender and proportionate legs. Straight tail of good length, medium in thickness at the base tapering to a rounded tip. Fairly short close lying chocolate coat with a lovely feel to it.
BLUE BURMESE NEUTER:
BOB only Riddle’s UK Gr Pr OAKFORD SENOR DINAMICO (27a) (11/10/00. MN). This 8 year old fellow has a “Super temperament”. Gently rounded top of head between medium sized ears of good shape and set. Medium wedge fairly blunt at the muzzle. Distinctive nose break with slightly long straight nose to the tip. Medium depth to the level chin. Large lustrous dark chartreuse eyes set well apart and of good shape. Good weight and size to the body. Neat oval paws on slender and proportionate legs. Straight tail, slightly short to balance, medium in thickness at the base tapering to a paintbrush tip. Slightly long ticked blue coat which lies close to the body.
CHOCOLATE BURMESE NEUTER MALE:
1 & PC Simpson’s PR PAPAGENA XANDER (27b) (9/9/07. MN). Fine looking young chap, slightly uneasy out of the pen. Gently rounded top of head between larger sized ears of good shape. Medium wedge, blunt at the muzzle. Good nose break, slight bump on slightly long nose. Medium depth to a level chin. Large lustrous chartreuse eyes of good shape and set well apart. There are a number of light brown speckles/pigmentation in the eyes giving the appearance of amber coloured eyes from a distance. Medium body of good size and weight. Neat oval paws on slender and proportionate legs. Straight tail of good length which has a paintbrush tip. Fairly short but close lying chocolate coat with a satin like texture, just a few faint smudges on all legs.
CHOCOLATE BURMESE NEUTER MALE:
1 PC & BOB Twigge’s  BEANNOCHT CAER NEPHENHIR (27b) (1/5/00. FN).  I was very pleased after the show to find out who this little gem was, a sister to one of my own cats, I felt it was quite fitting that this PC made her up to Premier. Lovely natured lady. Gentle rounding to the top of the head, between medium sized ears of good shape and set well apart. Short blunt wedge. Distinctive nose break with a short straight nose to the tip. Medium depth to a level chin. Level bite. Large lustrous chartreuse eyes of good shape and set. Good weight and size to the body with a strong rounded chest in profile. Neat oval paws on slender and proportionate legs. The tail is slightly short to balance. Fairly short, fine, close lying chocolate coat with a soft texture.
AOC TORTIE BURMESE NEUTER:
BOB only Akehurst’s GR PR CHIARO LUMINOSO (27j) (6/12/05. FN). Good all round looking lady with a pleasing nature. A gently rounded top of head between medium sized ears of good shape. Medium blunt wedge. Good nose break with a slightly long straight nose to the tip. Medium depth to the level chin. Large lustrous chartreuse eyes of good shape and set well apart. Well developed body of good weight and size. Slender and proportionate legs with neat oval paws. Straight tail, slightly short to balance, medium in thickness at the base tapering to a paintbrush tip. Short, fine, close lying, lilac coat with shades of cream, it has a satin like texture.
AC CAT NOT BRED BY EXHIBITOR:
1 Copley’s KEVONA SIMPLYAPERFECT END (68 43csq) (19/3/08. M). A lilac silver shaded Tiffanie with Burmese colour restriction, lovely temperament.  Gently rounded top of head between medium to large sized ears of good shape and set. Medium wedge blunt at the muzzle. Good nose break with a slightly long nose to the tip. Medium depth to the chin which recedes. Level bite. Large lustrous green eyes of good shape and set well apart. Slender, medium sized body of good weight and size for his age. Chunky appearance to proportionate legs with neat oval paws. Plume like tail of good length, medium in thickness at the base tapering to a rounded tip. Medium to long, silky textured lilac coat, pale dove grey with a paler silvery background.
2 Lloyd’s CH NAMOONA DAMARA (78 30) (22/12/04. F).  A delightfully stunning young lady who was slightly nervous but inquisitive. Typical worried expression. Slightly rounded wedge Gentle contour in profile with a slight rise from the bridge of the nose to the forehead. Gently rounded muzzle. Firm chin and a level bite. Medium to large ears of good shape and set. Large rounded almond shaped gooseberry green eyes. Well balanced medium sized body with a hard muscular feel to it. Elegant proportionate legs with almost round small paws. Medium length banded tail with a dark tip. Moderate length close lying coppery brown coat with a lustrous sheen, dark brown/black spots to body, tummy and lower legs.
AC VISITORS NEUTER:
1 Kemp’s GR PR NATZKATZ IRISH-CREAM (72 43nsq) (16/5/07. MN). A caramel silver Burmilla with Burmese colour restriction. Adorable temperament. Gently rounded top of head with medium to large sized ears of good shape and set. Short blunt wedge. Good nose break with a short straight nose to tip. Medium depth to the level chin. Large lustrous chartreuse eyes of good shape and set well apart. Pale specs. Pencil lines on the cheeks. Broken necklace. Good weight to medium sized body. Slender and proportionate legs with neat oval paws. Straight tail tapering to a rounded tip, slightly short to balance. Short, fine, close lying pale fawn caramel coat with a satin like texture, honey colouring on the chest and abdomen with lilac overtones and a soft metallic sheen, bluing to the rear of the back lower legs.
2 Taylor-Rose’s GOLDNGLITZ LADYTOPAZ (76b 30) (30/3/07. FN). A very friendly blue eyed snow spotted Bengal. Nicely developed medium long and sleek body with a nice firm feel to it. Large rounded paws on medium length, strong and muscular legs. Good length thick and even tail, carried low with a dark rounded tip. Dense, medium length close lying coat, the texture is soft and luxurious. Ivory ground colour with  charcoal coloured spots. Facial markings a deeper shade with ‘M’ on face, pencil lines on cheeks and vertical streaks over the head. Rings on tail and spots on tummy. Good broad medium wedge, rounded contours, high cheek bones, the head is small in proportion to the body and longer than its width. Gentle curve in profile. Large broad nose with a slightly puffed nose leather. Broad muzzle. Level bite, strong chin of good depth.  Pronounced whisker pads. Medium sized ears of good shape and set. Lovely deep blue almond shaped eyes slightly slanted towards the base of the ear.
AC NON SELF NEUTER:
1 Prescott’s ADMEWSH VYENA BLUEDANUBE (33a 21) (2/9/02. FN). A lovely example of a Devon Rex,  nice head, lovely profile, green eyes. Typical wicked expression. Good sized ears with tufts. Good sized body. Tail of good length. Small oval paws on slim legs. Well rexed coat. Medium sized, slender body.
2 Goodger’s PR TYPHAST MANDOLINO (76 30) (1/12/05. MN).  Not an overly happy fellow today, just barely tolerated me looking at him.  Medium sized, long sleek body. Large rounded paws on medium length, well boned legs. Tail of medium length, thick and even, carried low, with a dark rounded tip, there is a tension at the tip. Short, close lying dense coat, soft and luxurious texture. Brown spotted of golden rufus ground colour with multi-coloured rosettes and arrowheads. Clearly defined facial markings, ‘M’ on the face and pencil lines on cheeks, and vertical streaks over the head. Broken spine lines. Rings on tail and spots on tummy. Medium, broad wedge, rounded contours, high cheek bones and small head in proportion to the body. Gentle curve from forehead to bridge of nose, a very slight concave curve. Broad muzzle and strong chin. The bite looks as if it may be slightly scissored. Nicely pronounced whisker pads. Ears of good shape and set. Large almond shaped, green eyes of good shape and set.

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Mrs J Francis-Wilson

A pleasure to judge at the show for my own club – thank you for the invitation. My steward was Soraya Hughes her very first outing and she proved to be excellent company and a fast learner, I hope that we may work together again.
OPEN CLASSES
ORIENTAL IMPERIAL GRAND PREMIER MALE:
1 & MP GR PR to LORD’S GR PR TENAJ PINKPANTHER (29c) 3 years 4 months.  A special friend of mine who was looking extremely good today- especially when he decided to finally drop those ears. Overall of lovely balanced type with a medium long even wedge head. Good top with large ears well placed. Near straight profile, level bite and firm chin. Well set and shaped eyes of good clear unfaded green. Long elegant firmly muscled body and tapered tail just to balance. Excellent condition to short sleek coat, sound mid lilac a beautiful clear and even soft colour – not a hair out of place.
AV ORIENTAL CHAMPION MALE:
 1 & GR CH to ARMITAGE’S CH CHAPELROSE OHMEOHMY (37a) 1 year 2 months.  Very handsome fellow of stylish type if as yet a touch effete but he is young, Longish wedge head just touch fine at the muzzle. Level bite with firm chin and near straight profile. Very good top between large open flared ears set and held beautifully. Excellent expressive eyes of a super brilliant green well set and shaped. Long elegant well covered firmly muscled body well proportioned throughout. Short coat sound even and clear my only quibble is that the blue is somewhat dark. Excellent disposition. 
2 (RES GR CH W/H) HAGGAR’S CH SEIDO SLIPSTREAM (29c) 2 years 9 months.  Sorry to withhold on this well natured chap but today he wasn’t quite altogether and lacked that special something for a certificate. Handsome with a quite stylish head and good top large open well set ears. Wedge medium in length tapering to a rather fine muzzle that is slightly pinched after stroking back somewhat heavy jowls. Near straight profile bite is Ievel but chin is set back and needs further depth and strength. Well set and shaped eyes pale olive green clear in tone. Long quite well muscled body slightly thick tail to balance. Coat a touch full (winter undercoat?) and lacking sheen to the surface is quite short clear and even of a near sound medium lilac. Well presented and good natured.
ORIENTAL BLACK ADULT MALE:
1 CC & BOB  LLOYD’S SEIDO SPEEDWAY 9 months 11 days.  Beautifully grown and stylish youngster with excellent muscle tone to a long elegant body. Longish near even wedge head with a very good top between large open well set flared ears. Near straight profile just slightly flat to forehead with a level bite and firm chin. Well set and shaped eyes clear pale green ideally could be deeper and brighter in colour. Glossy coat beautifully prepared which short sound jet black. Excellent manners and very promising.
ORIENTAL CREAM OR APRICOT ADULT:
1 (CC & BOB W/H) BENNETT’S TIJANMEEK WHATAFELLA (37fn)  9 months 1 week.  Promising youngster it’s all there but today he is still rather more a kitten than adult-needs some more time to mature and blossom. Stylish medium long slightly pinched wedge with a good top between large open ears set and held well. Slightly uneven profile with a level bite and firm chin. Well set and shaped eyes of clear olive green. Elegant length of body he does need to muscle up long limbed and tapering tail to balance. Quite short-soft coat slightly unsound colour which is quite promising being clear and even for a red series cat. Excellent presentation and a lovely nature I hope to meet him again when he grown up!
ORIENTAL TORTOISESHELL ADULT: 
1 (CC & BOB W/H) WESTOBY’S SOLARUS FUNNYHONEY (37y) 10 months.  Gorgeous little pudding maker-everything going for her except the eye colour which today is distinctly yellow! Stylish head with beautiful large open flared ears set well apart. Good profile and a level bite with a firm chin. Eyes of good shape, set but the wrong colour! Elegant firm well proportioned body and tail. Short sleek coat-no question on colour clearly fawn warm with breaks of rich and paler creams. Happy if a somewhat wriggly person.
ORIENTAL SPOTTED TABBY KITTEN:
(BOB W/H) HIRST’S TOGHAR INSTYLE  (38b) female 3 months 12 days.  Beautiful little person gorgeous type with an excellent stylish head. Lovely top between large open flared ears set well. Good straight profile, level bite and firm chin. Elegant nicely developed body with slender limbs and dainty paws with tapering tail to balance. Short baby coat patterned in slightly darkish but beautifully warm chocolate with warm base colour. At present the spine line is solid but the big problem is the linked hazy spots which are heavily agouti invaded. Excellent nature and well presented.
MISCELLANEOUS CLASSES
AC SIAMESE SENIOR CAT:
1 MASON’S CH EPITOME SWEETDREAMS (32b8) Siamese Caramel Tortie Point female 2 years 2 months.  Strong queen of lovely style and maturity. Balanced even wedge head with a very good top between large wide set open based ears. Slight dip to profile, bite is level and chin firm. Well set and shaped eyes showing a good depth of vivid blue. Well covered long elegant firm and trim body with proportionate limbs and tapering tail. Slightly shaded short sleek coat of off white with lilac based brownish grey points correctly broken with good bright tones of apricot. Very much the finished product and beautifully presented.
2 GILLEN’S CH PENDLEMIST CASTA DIVA (24a) Siamese Blue Point female 2 years 4 months.  A further stylish female with a longish even wedge good top large open ears set well apart. Near straight profile slight rise between the eyes. Bite is level with a firm chin. Expressive eyes of good set shape showing a good depth of brilliant blue. Long elegant body and limbs with tapering tail to balance. Shaded glacial white coat of short fine close texture with well matching points of a medium to dark blue. Beautifully presented and unlucky to meet the class winner.

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Mrs A Gregory

A very enjoyable show, with some beautiful cats, spent in the excellent company of Simon Twigge, my steward. Thank you so much Simon, I look forward to another day working together. I would also like to thank Beryl and Judy for the kind invitation and warm hospitality.
ORIGINAL FOREIGN CHAMPION, MALE
1 GCC WILLIAMS-ELLISS CH LUBIMIYEH VASKA, 16A, M, 14.3.2007
A handsome, well grown and masculine Russian who was still elegant and well balanced. Short wedge with a good angle and a flat plane between the ears. He did have jowls which tended to make his ears appear a little small. They were set vertically and were pointed. They were wide at the base and did continue the upper part of the face. Very good profile and angle. Prominent whisker pads and good chin. Excellent almond eyes, set well apart, a good green and very expressive. Long body that was well muscled. Medium boning. Long legs with oval paws. The tail tapered and was in proportion to the body. Double coat that was dense and plushy. It was reasonably short and was an attractive mid blue with a distinct silvery sheen. Excellent condition and temperament.
RES: BANDY’S CH SITHEE GENERAL GORDON, 16A, M, 12.4.2007
This cat seemed less mature than the winner but had very good type and balance overall. There was a slight bump on his nose and the chin could have been firmer. Excellent ears for size and set. Very expressive eyes Lovely plushy coat and it was a good blue with a silvery sheen. Excellent temperament and condition.
ORIGINAL FOREIGN CHAMPION, FEMALE
1 GCC NOBLE’S CH TROIKA NIJINSKA, 16A, F, 15.11.2006
A very pleasing female of excellent type and elegance. Short wedge with puffy whisker pads to “finish” and good chin depth. Large pointed ears, wide at the base and set vertically. Almond shaped eyes set well apart and a brilliant green. Excellent, gentle expression. Very good profile, angle and flat plane to the top of the head. Lithe, muscular body that was long and graceful. Long legs with oval paws. Very good tail. Moderately short coat that was dense and plushy. Very good blue with silver sheen. Excellent condition and temperament.
2 (RES W/H) HORNER’S CH ELBERETH MY THEODOSIA, 23C, F, 11.2.2007
A sweet female of good type with really expressive eyes. Moderate wedge with curving contours and well set ears. Slight dip to the profile. Reasonable chin. Lithe, muscular body with a straight back and rounded rib cage. Slender legs with neat oval paws. Good tail for length but it felt rather bony and angular towards the end – I wondered if she had had an injury? Around the face, chest and legs, the base coat was a warm pinkish mushroom but on the back it was a really cool silvery white with no evidence of warmth. For this reason I was not able to award the Reserve.
I did also consider cat 198 in this class. She was a Russian but I felt, although she was pretty, there was too distinct a dip in her profile, her whisker pads were not sufficiently prominent and her coat, of medium length felt a little harsh on the back.
AOV FOREIGN CHAMPION, MALE
1 GCC GREENFIELD’S CH KARCASAM RAPHAEL, 77, M, 6.11.2007
A really alert and handsome Singapura of excellent type and balance. Rounded skull with width at the outer eye and a definite whisker break. Moderately short but broad muzzle and a blunt nose. Slight stop to the profile. Large ears, wide at the base and deeply cupped. They were set high and just wide of parallel. Gorgeous eyes, large and set well apart. They were wide open and outlined with black. Brilliant green tone. Well defined cheetah markings and the salmon nose leather was outlined in black. Medium length to the body with a lithe, muscular feel to him. Slender legs with neat oval paws. Slender tai that was blunt at the tip. Short, fine, close-lying coat with a healthy gloss. Warm tone to the ivory body and well defined sepia ticking. Slight barring to inner front legs and back knees. He was a little feisty but a pleasing cat in excellent condition.
RES: LAUGHER’S GR CH LOHR AZTEC CAMERA, 72 43BSQ, M, 11.4.2007
Good type and balance. Moderately short wedge with rounded top of head and brow. Well placed ears. Expressive eyes of good shape, set and colour. I would like a little more width at the jaw line and the muzzle was rounded rather than blunt. Excellent muscular body with good legs and tail. Medium coat that was fine and close lying. Excellent colour and shading. Excellent condition and temperament.
AOV FOREIGN CHAMPION, FEMALE
1 GCC CROW & GOSS’S CH KAGURA KATISHA, 72 45Q, F, 23.11.2005
Katisha was my “cat of the day”, she is a really beautiful queen of excellent type, style and balance; she is confident, friendly and totally aware of her quality! Excellent head that formed a short wedge with width at the cheekbones and a blunt finish to the muzzle; the top of the head and the brow were gently rounded. Medium ears that were broad at the base and rounded at the tips were set well apart and continued the lines of the upper part of the face. Gorgeous eyes that were large and lustrous! They were set wide apart with the top line slanting towards the nose and the lower line well rounded. Excellent colour and expression. Excellent profile showing a distinct nose break and there was good depth of skull. Firm chin. Slender but solid, muscular body with a straight back and gently rounded chest. Slender legs with oval paws. Good tail of moderate thickness tapering to a rounded tip. Superb coat quality, it was moderately short, really fine and glossy. It was close lying and smooth. Excellent pattern with rich seal brown ticking that was clearly defined against the creamy beige ground. Shown in sparkling condition and a delight to judge!
RES: BERNARD’S CH COPERNICUS CHERRYBLOSSOM, 74E, F, 23.5.2006
A very attractive Tonkinese of very good type and style. The wedge gave the impression of an equilateral triangle with well set ears and a gently rounded top. The profile showed a medium nose break. Rounded muzzle and definite whisker pinch. The eyes were large and expressive, almond-shaped and slanting down towards the nose. The colour was an attractive bluish-green. Medium body with a firm, muscular feel. Slender legs and neat, oval paws. Tapering tail of balanced length. The coat was reasonably short and close-lying. Very attractive tortoiseshell well broken with bright red. Excellent condition and temperament.
AOV FOREIGN PREMIER, MALE
1 GPR GOODGER’S PR TYPHAST MANDOLINO, 76 30, MN, 1.12.2005
Handsome and friendly Bengal of good type. The wedge had breadth across the top of the head but I would have liked a little more fullness and breadth to the muzzle. Very good profile showing a gentle curve from the forehead and a slight concave curve at the bridge. The ears were a little large, wide at the base and rounded at the tips. They were set well on the head and followed the contours of the face with a slight forward tilt. The eyes were oval, large and expressive slanting towards the base of the ears. Long, sleek body with solid muscle tone. Strong legs and round paws. The tail was of medium length and reasonably thick with a rounded tip. Excellent coat quality, it was short, dense and very soft in texture. Excellent rich colour and showing pleasing contrast. Well defined markings and showing rosettes as well as glitter. Excellent condition and temperament.
RES: GOODGER’S PR SOOSTEE WHITE GOLD, 76B 30, MN, 9.11.2004
Another friendly, relaxed Bengal. Good type and balance but I felt he really needed more fullness and breadth to the muzzle and more pronounced whisker pads. The ears were large and held a little too high. Expressive eyes that were a good blue. The profile was a little straight. Good chin. Powerful body with excellent muscle tone. Strong legs and round paws. The tail was long and pointed at the tip. Medium length coat that was dense and soft in texture. The body markings were rather smudgy and faint. Creamy ivory body colour that appeared as if it was dusted with pearl. Excellent condition and temperament.
AOV FOREIGN PREMIER, FEMALE
1 GPR STEELS’ PR ABBURREX PREEMADONNA, 72 45Q, FN, 11.6.2005
A very attractive Asian with excellent head type and expression. Short wedge with width at the cheeks and a blunt finish to the muzzle. The top of the head was gently rounded as was the brow when viewed in profile. Medium ears set well apart. They were broad at the base, rounded at the tips and had a slight forward tilt. Large, very expressive eyes. The top line was slightly curved and slanted towards the nose. The lower line was rounded and the colour chartreux. Medium length to the body. It was firm and muscular with a straight back and rounded chest. Slender, elegant legs with neat, oval paws. The tail balanced well and tapered slightly to a rounded tip. Excellent short, fine, close-lying coat with a healthy gloss. Excellent ticked pattern that was so attractive and pleasing. Excellent condition and temperament.
I did try to judge exhibit 263 but she was noisy and pacing in her pen, she did not want to come out and be judged; I felt it wiser to leave her be.
BLUE POINT BIRMAN KITTEN
2 (1+ BOB W/H) BLATHERWICK’S KYNOBI LUCAS, 13C2, M, 8.8.2008
A handsome kitten of excellent size, substance and firm muscle tone. The head had breadth and was rounded with full, round cheeks. The chin was full and well developed. Medium ears spaced well apart. Large eyes, almost round and a very good blue. Long body with solid strength. Sturdy legs and short, round paws. Bushy tail of balanced length. Excellent coat quality, it was long, silky and there was a full ruff to frame the face. It was slightly curled on the stomach. The front gloves were not symmetrical, the left one was rather uneven and ragged. The gauntlets were of a reasonable length and shape but there was a small white spot on the back left foot just beyond the gauntlet. Excellent condition and temperament.
ORIENTAL BI-COLOUR KITTEN
1 + BOB LYNN’S FISEPO LEGSBY-LUCINDA, 48 40E, F, 12.7.2008
An attractive and well grown kitten who was stylish and elegant. Long, even wedge with good width between the large, pricked ears. They could have been slightly wider to give more balance to the triangle. Very good profile and chin. Tiny pinch to the muzzle. Oriental eyes of good shape and colour with a wicked expression. Elegant neck and good head carriage. Long, svelte body with a firm muscular feel. Slim legs and neat oval paws. Long, tapering tail to balance. Short, fine, close-lying coat with a very glossy sheen. Really attractive rich tortie that made distinct patches. Good distribution of white that was almost a half of the total coat area. There was white on the face, on all four legs and along the length of the underside of the kitten. Excellent condition and temperament.
SP SIAMESE KITTEN
1 + BOB HANDLEY’S BABADAG MIDSUMERNITE DREAM, 24, F, 25.8.2008
A really promising female with real elegance and style. Large ears set wide apart and absolutely correct for her age. Balanced triangular wedge with even lines to the muzzle. Excellent oriental eyes that were set well apart, a brilliant blue and with such a wicked expression! Tiny dip in the profile. Excellent neck and head carriage. Long, muscular body with slender legs and neat spoon feet. Whip tail to give final balance. Short, fine coat with dark seal points and warm, slightly muddy beige body. Excellent contrast and the correct colours for a baby seal. Excellent condition and temperament.
2 DUNSTALL’S INCAWOOD PIXIE OF ELANESSE, 24, D, 15.5.2008
A very sweet kitten shown in sparkling condition. Moderate wedge with large ears that were set and held rather high. The eyes were a little full and a medium blue. Slight dip in the profile but good depth to the chin. Slight muzzle pinch. Excellent body, legs and tail. Short, close coat that had a healthy gloss. The point were very dark, almost black in tone. The body was cool in tone but had contrast. Excellent temperament.
CP SIAMESE KITTEN
1 + BOB BLACKBOURN’S PLESETOBE PRINCE CHARMING, 24B, MN, 15.5.2008
A handsome, balanced kitten who was well grown and confident. Good wedge with even lines to the fine muzzle. Large ears set well apart and pricked. Good profile and depth to the chin. The eyes were oriental in shape and a good blue but he did have spectacles. Excellent neck and head carriage. Long, muscular body with long elegant legs and neat oval paws. Long whip tail. Warm chocolate points and showing good contrast to the ivory body. Excellent condition and temperament.
CREAM POINT SIAMESE KITTEN
1 BOB W/H NELSON’S TIDLYPOO TYPHOON TOM, 32C, MN, 26.4.2008
A large, friendly kitten who enjoyed being judged and far preferred it out of the pen! Well grown and muscular. A little heavy in type with a moderate wedge showing a muzzle pinch. Large ears that were wide at the base but a little high set. They did not complete the desired triangle. The eyes were rather full and set straight. Good blue tone. Virtually straight profile but the chin could have more depth. Long body with long legs and oval paws. The tail was a good length and tapered. Short, fine coat that was close lying and glossy. The points were a slightly hot cream and there was shading to the body with barring in evidence. He was shown in superb condition and, as I mentioned above he had a confident, delightful temperament.

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Mrs A Ivinson

I would like to thank Mrs Rawnsley & Mrs Walsh for their invitation to judge at this busy and friendly Show.  There were some hard decisions to make as there were some great cats and kittens.  A big ‘thank you’ to my friend Jo Morgan for her company, driving, and expert handling of the cats.
BLACK/CHOCOLATE/ LILAC TORTOISESHELL ADULT:  
1 CC BOB HUMPHRIES’S CAKIES COTTON CANDY 21c F 20.4.07.  A well grown girl for her age of just over 9 months, showing good British type and balance.  Round head; neat ears with good space between; balanced cheeks well rounded to muzzle line; good firm chin, level bite, short broad nose; round expressive eyes of a pale golden shade.  Good weight and muscular tone to her cobby body; broad chest; well boned medium sized legs, neat paws; balanced tail.  Coat showing good density and firm, a little longer on spine line, shorter on sides of body and head; lovely even mixture of lilac and pale cream, sound to roots; all four feet mixed with colour.  A gentle lady easy to handle, and shown in good condition.
2 KINGWELL’S PURRADE SON KISSED MISS 21 F 19.4.05.  A very nervous girl of over 3yr. well grown and balanced.  Round head; neat ears; cheeks developed to a square mizzle line; firm chin, short broad nose – however it was impossible to assess her bite as she was so nervous; round eyes of a golden shade.  Good weight to her cobby body; broad chest; well boned legs, neat paws; balanced tail. Coat showing good density and firm in texture; longer on spine; coat jet black, mingled with rich red and red, sound to roots; head top and under her chin was lacking the tortie shades; feet were just about mixed with colour. Such a shy lady who was much happier in her pen.  Shown in good condition.
BLACK/CHOCOLATE/LILAC TORTOISESHELL & WHITE ADULT:
1BOB & CC withheld KNAPP’S KERNMERE HARLEQUIN 22c F 24.9.04.  Quite a compact and small girl of over 4yr. Round head; ears standing tall; cheeks nicely rounded to muzzle line; broad short nose, chin needing a little more depth for balance, bite marginally acceptable; round expressive eyes but unfortunately they have lost the required golden colour and are so pale that they appear yellow mixed with green and this was the reason for withholding the CC. Cobby body with medium sized legs, neat paws; balanced tail.  Coat short, dense, and firm; patches of lilac and cream on head, back, and sides of body; sound to roots; white of one half on neck, abdomen, legs; an attractive white nose blaze; tiny lilac spot on chin; a gentle girl, easy to handle, and shown in good condition.
BLACK SILVER TABBY KITTEN MALE:  
1 BOB WHEATLEY’S COUNTRYSTYLE SILVER NATHAN 18 M 7.7.08.  A well grown lad for 6 months, showing good British type, with a clear black classical tabby pattern to silver ground colour.  Round head; neat ears; cheeks developing well to muzzle line; short broad nose, firm chin, level bite; round eyes of a darker shade of hazel with green developing well from the centre.  Good weight and muscular tone to a cobby shaped body; broad chest; medium well boned legs, neat paws; balanced tail.  Coat short, dense, and firm; a dense black tabby pattern to a lovely silver ground colour; thumbprints on ears; ‘M’ on forehead; spectacles round the eyes; clear butterfly, and spinelines; symmetrical oysters both complete; well ringed tail; necklaces; bracelets on legs; spots on paws and abdomen.  A friendly lad who was easy to handle; shown in good condition.
BLACK/CHOCOLATE/LILAC TORTOISESHELL NEUTER:
1 PC & BOB GRIBBEN’S GR. CH. TRYANITE THOMASINA 21 FN 15.9.03.  A super mature girl of over 5yr. showing good British type.  Well matured head with good breadth and depth; ears slightly open at the base; cheeks developed to muzzle line; level bite, short broad nose, firm chin; round eyes of a lovely copper shade.  Good weight to mature cobby body; broad chest; medium sized legs with rounded paws; balanced tail.  Coat short, dense, and firm, just beginning to moult at the moment; black coat well mingled with red and rich red; all four feet mingled with colour.  A friendly girl easy to handle.  Shown in good condition.
AC NOVICE CAT: 
1 JAY’S JANSTAN JUST LUVSTOBOOGIE 40.9 F 24.4.08. A well grown young lady of 9 months, showing good British type.  Well balanced round head; neat ears; cheeks developed well to muzzle line; level bite, short broad nose, firm chin; round eyes of a pale blue.  Cobby shaped body; broad chest; short well boned legs, neat paws; balanced tail.  Coat short with good density and firm; points of rich chocolate mixed with red and rich red; points on ears, well developed on mask with really good mingling of colours and on legs and tail; body colour of a good ivory with some slight shading on hind legs matching point colour.  A delightful little girl who was easy to handle. Shown in good condition.
2 MURRISH’S CHARMODEN SIMPLY APOLO 16 M 25.8.07.  A slightly nervous boy of over 1yr. showing good British type.  Round head with good breadth and depth; neat ears; cheeks developed well to muzzle line; level bite, short broad nose, firm chin; round eyes of a lovely copper shade.  Good weight to cobby body; short well boned legs, neat paws; balanced tail. Coat short, dense, and firm; mid-blue in shade, just paling to roots.
3 BREWER’S KAKIES TIGERLILY 40.10 F 20.4.08. 
AC RADIUS CAT:
1 BROWN’S CH. KOLINGA ULTRA-VIOLET 16 F 6.4.06.  A large well grown girl of nearly 3yr. showing very good British type – however she was not in the best of moods today! Good breadth and depth to round head; neat ears; cheeks developed to muzzle line; level bite, short broad nose with slightly pronounced nose stop, firm chin; round eyes of a good copper shade.  Good weight and development to cobby shaped body; short well boned legs, neat paws; balanced tail. Coat showing good density, short and firm; lovely shade of medium blue, sound to roots. Happier in her pen today.  Shown in good condition.
AC ADOLESCENT CAT:
1 HUMPHRIES’ CAKIES COTTON CANDY 21c F 20.4.08.
2 JAY’S JANSTAN JUSTLUVSTOBOOGIE 40.9 F 24.4.08.
3 BURNELL’S BURLEAWAY SPOTTED CLOUD 30b F 28.10.07.
AC BREEDERS KITTEN:  This was a large class with some lovely kittens and it was a pity there could be only 3 places. 
1 GALLAGHER’S BESTOBRITZ VIALDADIVA 14a F 2.6.08.  A really super young lady of 7 months.  Lovely apple shaped head; neat ears; cheeks developing well to muzzle line; level bite, short broad nose, firm chin; expressive round eyes of a deep copper shade well set in head.  Cobby shaped body, with really short well boned legs, and neat paws; balanced tail with a lovely rounded top.  Coat very short, of good density, and firm; pristine white; two little black marks on forehead. A delight to handle and shown in very good condition.
2 CHANCES’S CHARMODEN OBY 17 M 13.8.02.  This young lad ran the winner very closely indeed. An extrovert little chap of 5 months.  Round head; neat ears; cheeks developing to muzzle line; level bite, short broad nose, firm chin; round eyes of a good shade of copper. Balanced cobby body with a little broad chest developing well; short well boned legs, neat paws; balanced tail.  Coat shoat, dense, just a little soft; pale cream sound to roots with a minimum of ghost tabby markings. He had such a lovely personality.  Shown in good condition.
3 DAVIES’S ANNATHE HENRYTUDOR 16 M 1.5.08. A well grown lad of just over 8 months. Round head; ears a little open at base; cheeks developed to muzzle line; level bite, short broad nose, firm chin; round eyes of a good copper shade.  Cobby body of good substance and muscular tone; well boned legs, and neat paws; balanced tail.  Good coat, short, dense and firm; mid-blue and sound to roots.
AC KITTEN NOT BRED BY EXHIBITOR:  
1 CROPPER’S LIMATZ ALFREDTHEGREAT 30s M 19.8.08. What a friendly little lad of 5 months. He just walked out of his saying ‘Here I am’! Round head; neat ears; cheeks developing to muzzle line; level bite, short broad nose, firm chin; round eyes of a lovely green shade.  Body slightly long at the moment; of good weight and muscular tone; well boned legs, neat paws; balanced tail.  Coat short, dense, a little soft; dense black spots to silver ground colour; spots broken on spine line; well ringed tail; several necklaces; spots on paws and abdomen. Shown in good condition and a real joy to handle.
2 BINNS’S PETTICOTE THEGODFATHER 16 M 9.6.08.  A good sized boy for 7 months. Round head; medium sized ears; cheeks developing to muzzle line; level bite, chin could be firmer for better balance, short broad nose; round eyes of a deep copper shade.  Cobby body; well boned legs, neat paws; balanced tail.  Coat short, dense, and firm; mid-blue in shade just paling to roots.
3 FARMER’S PENNYDOWN XFACTOR 39 M 12.7.08.
AC NON-SELF KITTEN:
1 PARRISHER’S PARDILLEO BEAU JANGLES 31a M 18.9.08.  A super young fellow of just over 4 months and well grown for his young age.  Round head; neat ears; baby cheeks developing well to muzzle line; level bite, short broad nose, firm chin; round expressive eyes of a good copper shade.  Very good weight and muscular tone to cobby body; short well boned legs, and rounded paws; balanced tail.  Coat a little soft still with good density; mid-blue patches just paling to roots on his back, sides of body, and head; white of one third with good demarcation on neck, legs, and abdomen; a good white nose blaze.  A delightful little fellow who was easy to handle.
Shown in good condition.
2 CROPPER’S LIMATZ ALFREDTHEGREAT 30s M 19.8.08.
3 BREWER’S RALPHANN LADY SAPPHIRE 16 F 26.7.08. 
AC DEBUTANTE NEUTER: 
1 GRIBBEN’S GR. CH. TRYANITE THOMASINA 21 FN 15.9.04.
2 FARMER’S FARGEM TARANTELLA 39 FN 3.7.04.  A well grown girl for her age of just over 4yr. showing good British type.  Round head; neat ears; cheeks developed to muzzle line; level bite, short broad nose, firm chin; round eyes of a good green shade well outlined in black as was her red brick nose leather.  Good weight to cobby body; medium boned legs, neat paws; balanced tail.  Good length and density to her coat; just a little soft; black tipping evenly distributed to silver ground colour.
3 TOZER’S LIMATZ POTAWATOMI 18 MN 21.11.07.

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Mrs V Kilby

Many thanks to Liz Prescott for her stewarding expertise and company, we had quite a busy day with extra open classes.  I shall look forward to working together again soon.
AV. FOREIGN IMPERIAL GRAND PREMIER, MALE.
1st & IMP. GR.PR. Kemp's  GR.PR. NATZKATZ IRISH-CREAM, 72.43nsq)
Attractive youngster.  Strong well muscled body with well proportioned limbs and tail length.  Very good head shape with a short blunt wedge, good dome on top, the ears are well set.  Good profile line and chin depth, bite level.  Wide set expressive eyes, gold in colour.  Short fine close lying coat, clear silver under colouring to half the hair length, even caramel shading.

RES. IMP. GR. PR. Anderson's CH. & GR.PR. ANNALOVA LEONID, 16a)
Large stylish boy, elegant proportions to the body and limbs, good length to the tail.  Good head shape, prominent whisker pads.  Ears of good size and vertical in setting.  Good profile line, strong chin.  The almond shaped eyes are a good clear green colour.  The coat is mid blue in colour and has fairly plush texture.

AV. FOREIGN IMPERIAL GRAND PREMIER, FEMALE.
1st. & IMP. GR.PR. Edmond's GR.PR. CHARNFIELD CHARMAIN, 33a.18)
Stylish girl.  Strong elegant body with well proportioned limbs and tail length.  Good head shape with a short full cheeked wedge.  The ears are large and wide at the base.  The profile shows a strong stop and a chin of moderate depth.  The eyes are wide set and most expressive.  Well covered in soft plush fur which is nicely rexed, especially on the back.

BROWN OR BLUE TABBY MAINE COON ADULT, MALE.
1st. & CH. Blades's DOTCOM LINCOLN, 64.41w)
Well grown youngster, good length to the body, the limbs are thick set, the tail is of mid length with a full brush.  Good head shape, the muzzle is square and well developed.  The ears are large and alert in setting and complete with ear tufts.  Good profile line, good chin depth.  The eyes are oblique in setting.  Good full coat and ruff, shows some glossy top coat on the back.

2nd. Green's CH. KEVERSTONE ROCKNROLLREBEL, 64.20)
Large boy, well proportioned boy with strong limbs, the tail has a full brush.  Good head shape with a good square muzzle.  The ears are of medium size and alert in setting.  The nose is rather straight, but the chin is strong.  The eyes are well shaped and oblique in setting.  Full coat and ruff, but the overall impression is a little untidy.

3rd. Wheatley's CH. ELMCOON CHUNKY MONKEY, 64. 20)
Strong well developed boy.  Medium length to the body, the limbs are thick set, fair length to the tail which has a small brush.  The head is broad, but finer in the muzzle.  Good profile and chin.  The ears are large and fairly well set.  The eyes are oblique in setting.  The coat is of medium length with just a little top coat.

BROWN OR BLUE TABBY MAINE COON ADULT, FEMALE.
1st. & CH. & BOB. Blades's DAIRYMAINE LA SYLPHIDE, 64.20)
Attractive girl.  Mature and well developed.  Good strong well shaped body and limbs, good length to the bushy tail.  Very good head shape with a strong square muzzle.  The ears are large, tufted and well set.  The profile line is good and shows a strong chin.  The eyes are expressive and in an oblique setting.  The mid length coat and ruff is good and shows some glossy top coat.

BROWN OR BLUE TABBY MAINE COON KITTEN, MALE OR FEMALE.
1st. & BOB.Longley's ELMCOON MISS YOU NIGHTS, 64.41) F.
Superb kitten.  Most promising.  Well developed body of good length, the limbs are strong and the tail length good.  Very good head shape, well developed square muzzle.  The ears are large, tufted and well set.  Good profile line with a strong chin.  Well shaped eyes in an oblique setting.  The tabby pattern is well developed on the soft kitten coat.

2nd. Wilkinson's JULESCOON WISCONSIN, 64.41) M.
Well grown boy with strong type.  Good length to the well grown body, the limbs are sturdy and the tail is long and bushy.  Good head shape with a square muzzle.  The ears are large and well set and complete with tufts.  Good profile line with a strong chin.  The eyes are oblique in setting. The mid length coat shows some glossy top coat, but overall the coat is very untidy and needs better grooming.

3rd. Adams & Bramley's HARTSCOON HOOLIGAN DEXTER, 64.41w)
Large weighty well grown kitten, good strong body with thick set limbs, good tail length with a full brush.  Pleasing head shape, the ears are large and tufted and alert in setting.  Good profile line, good strong chin.  The eyes are in an oblique setting and are most expressive.  The mid length coat shows a little glossy top coat on the back.

AOC. MAINE COON KITTEN, MALE.
1st. Haden's KIRMINAC RIVER DEEP, 64.41d)
Well grown weighty boy.  Substantial body of good length, thick set limbs, the tail is of good length and has a full brush.  Pleasing head shape, good square muzzle.  The ears are large and well set.  Fair profile line, chin of good depth.  Expressive eyes, oblique in setting.  The mid length coat is a lovely rich red colour and shows a little glossy top coat.

AOC. MAINE COON KITTEN, FEMALE.
1st. & BOB. Bryant's MIGATOBONITO ROXXY MUSIK, 64.44ew)
Attractive youngster, well grown for age.  Good strong body and limbs, good tail length with a small brush.  Good head shape showing a good square muzzle.  The ears are large, alert in setting and complete with tufts.  Good profile line, good strong chin.  Well shaped eyes.  Coat developing well, good colour mix and pattern, showing some glossy top coat.

2nd. Beckert's MIGATOBONITO COCOCHANEL, 64.44e)
Another promising baby kitten.  Nicely grown firm body, well shaped limbs and til.  Pleasing head shape showing the desired square muzzle.  The ears are large and well set.  Good profile line, strong chin.  Expressive eyes, set obliquely.  Soft baby coat at present, most attractive tortie colouring.

3rd. Stanley's PAMPUSHKA EBONY RAIN, 64.15)
Well grown kitten, but rather uptight and nervous.  Good strong body and limbs.  Pleasing head shape, the ears are large and alert in setting.  Good profile line, good chin depth.  Making her eyes rather round.  Good coat length, some glossy top coat present.

NORWEGIAN FOREST NEUTER, MALE.
1st. & PR. & BOB. Fishlock-Lomay's PR. VIEXTEMPS VANTAGE VROOM, 67.31t)
Large well developed boy, just a bit uptight.  Strong weighty body with thick set limbs, good length to the full bushy tail.  Good proportions to the triangular head, the ears are large and well set.  Good straight profile.  Strong chin.  The eyes are expressive and well shaped.  Good full coat and ruff, showing a little glossy top coat.

2nd. Dale's ABSETLO BRUN TRUSSEL, 67.31t)
Feeling a bit grumpy.  Well grown for age.  Substantial body with sturdy limbs, the tail is of good length and has a full brush.  The head is triangular in shape, the ears are medium in size and are well set.  Good straight profile line, chin of good depth.  Well shaped eyes, oblique in setting.  The coat and ruff are full and soft, but show a little glossy top coat.

NORWEGIAN FOREST NEUTER, FEMALE.
1st. & PR.Leese's SHANLIVLE DELTA, 67.22)
Mature girl.  Good size and weight for age.  Good body length with sturdy limbs, good tail length and brush.  Pleasing head shape of triangular proportions.  The ears are of good size and quite well set.  Good profile line, chin could be a little stronger.  Eyes well shaped and in an oblique setting.  Mid length coat, good bright tortie colouring with white, just a little glossy top coat.

SORREL ABYSSINIAN ADULT, FEMALE.
BOB. Only. Hansell's UK. & INT. GR.CH. NISHALKA FIERA.
Mature stylish girl.  Lithe elegant body shape, the limbs and tapering tail all balance well.  Good head shape with a contoured wedge.  The ears are large and well set.  Good profile line and chin.  The eyes are well shaped and expressive, colour bright hazel.  Good coat texture.  Good coppery base colouring, the ticking is well defined and of a darker copper colour.

EGYPTIAN MAU ADULT, FEMALE.
1st. & BOB. Lamb's NATANGO'S GHANIYAH, 78.30)
Mature girl.  Elegant and stylish.  Strong well muscled body, the limbs and tail length are proportionate.  Good head shape and ear setting.  Good profile line and chin depth.  Expressive well shaped eyes with the desired worried look.  Colour green with just a hint of yellow around the outer rim.  Good coat texture.  Good warm bronze base colouring.  The body is well spotted.  Good scarab and facial pattern.  The limbs have well marked bracelets and the tail is well ringed.

2nd. Saye's ESAYA TYAMARIA, 78.30)
Only just 9 months old and needs to develop fully.  Well proportioned body, limbs and tail length.  Good head shape and ear setting.  The profile line is a little straight, but the chin is good.  The eyes are well shape with the desired worried look, the colour at present still shows a lot of yellow.  Good coat texture.  Good bronze tones to the base colouring.  The spotted pattern is well developed on the body.  The face and extremities show clearly defined markings.

ORIENTAL SPOTTED TABBY NEUTER, MALE.
1st. & PR. & BOB. Nelson's PR. TIDLYPOO JUSTIN TYME. 38d)
Large elegant boy.  The head has an even medium length wedge.  The ears are large and well set.  Good straight profile line, the chin is of moderate depth.  The eyes are well shaped and in a slanted oriental setting.  The eye colour is olive green.  Good coat texture, the colour is a clear rich red with darker red spotting on the body.  Good length to the well muscled body, the limbs are long and slender and the tail tapers well for balance.

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Claire Lewis

My sincere thanks to Beryl, Judy and the Committee for their kind invitation to judge at this year’s show. I was very ably assisted by my good friend Ruth Fish who provided accommodation, ferried me to and fro from the train station and then stewarded for me-all this despite not being 100% following her recent accident-I very much appreciated this Ruth and hope you get well soon! Lastly my thanks to the exhibitors for entering their cats under me. There were some lovely exhibits-my only regret was that a good few of them were very upset for some reason and preferred to be admired only from the safety of their pens…

BURMESE OPEN

BROWN BURMESE ADULT MALE. 3 entered, 2 absent, 1 for BOB only. 1CC & BOB TWIGGE’S ROSSIKHAN SWEETBABY JAMES (27) M 7.4.07. What a super chap! Head has a very nice short wide wedge tapering to a blunt finish at the muzzle. Top of head is gently rounded with ears set well apart. In profile there is a good nose break, straight nose and level chin. Ears are medium in size with the correct shape and set. Pale chartreuse eyes are large and lustrous with the correct shape and set giving rise to a very nice Burmese expression. Body of excellent weight for size feeling very firm and muscular-just slightly plump around the waistline. Tail of very good shape and length. Very nice short and close lying coat of a glossy warm seal brown. Presented in excellent condition and very easy to handle. A lovely lad and I was delighted to hear later from his very proud owner that this has made him up to Champion-congratulations to both his breeder and owner.

BROWN BURMESE ADULT FEMALE. 4 entered, 1 for BOB only. 1CC RAE’S RAEBURASI HOPANI (27) F 8.12.07. A pretty girl with a lovely glossy coat who was rather unsettled today and preferred the safety of her pen. Head has a short wide wedge tapering to a blunt finish at the muzzle. Top of head is gently rounded with medium sized ears of good shape and set well apart. In profile there is a good nose break although nose slopes off towards the end. Chin recedes a touch. Eyes are large and lustrous and have the correct shape and set giving rise to a lovely Burmese expression. Body of good size for age feeling firm and muscular. Tail of good length with just the suspicion of a tension at the tip which may have been due to her mood. Very nice glossy seal brown coat which had a satin-like feel being short and close lying. Presented in good condition but was rather tense and unhappy when being handled today.

2 YARDLEY’S PAPAGENA XWEET CICELY (27) F 9.9.07. Not a happy young lady today and feeling the cold somewhat. Head has a short wide wedge. Top of head is gently rounded with ears set well apart. In profile there is a good nose break with just a hint of a bump on the nose. Level chin. Ears are medium in size with the correct shape and set. Eyes have the correct shape and set. Body of good weight for size. Tail of good shape and length. Coat rather open today perhaps due to the cold. Not a happy girl today and I did have the Duty Vet check her over as she was not presenting herself well but the vet felt this was due to her feeling rather cold. I look forward to seeing her again when she is feeling more herself.

3 RIDDLE’S CATAMARIAN BACCARAT (27) F 2.4.08. A relaxed and laid back young lady. Head has a short wide wedge tapering to a blunt finish at the muzzle. Top of head is gently rounded with ears set well apart. In profile there is a good nose break, straight nose and level chin. Ears are medium in size with the correct shape and set. Unfortunately this girl was not presenting herself at her best today and her eye shape and set was not typical for the Burmese and I would have preferred too, for the eyes to be larger. Body of good weight for size feeling firm and muscular. Tail of good shape and length. Presented in good condition and very easy to handle.

BROWN TORTIE BURMESE ADULT. 1 entered. 1 CC & BOB CHASE’S STARRYCHATS TOTAL ECLIPSE (27e) F 23.2.08. A rather shy and anxious young lady. Head has a short wide wedge, just a little square in the muzzle. Top of head is gently rounded with ears set well apart. In profile there is a moderate/good nose break, straight nose and level chin. Ears are medium in size and have the correct shape and set being broad at the base and rounded at the tip and in profile have the desired slight forward tilt. Eyes are large and lustrous with the correct shape and set giving rise to a very nice Burmese expression. Body of good weight for size. Tail of good shape and just balances for length. Presented in good condition and although shy handled well though she seemed very relieved when we returned her to the safety of her pen!

BLUE BURMESE KITTEN MALE. 2 entered. Two very similar lads whom I saw later from my catalogue are, in fact, litter bothers. 1 ( BOB W/H) JACKSON’S MILLGILL ZAPATEADO (27a) MN 28.6.08. A very happy young lad clearly enjoying his day out. Head has a short wide wedge with a teething pinch at present. Top of head is gently rounded with large ears set well apart. It was difficult to fully assess the shape and set of the ears as he would insist in constantly moving them as he took a great interest in everything around himself! Eyes have the correct shape and set. Body of good size feeling very firm and muscular. Tail of good length but appears to have a definite tension at the tip. Presented in good condition and friendly and easy to handle.

2 JACKSON’S MILLGILL ZERO GRAVITY (27a) MN 28.6.08. Very similar to his bother in type though having a more square shaped muzzle and eyes lacked the correct Burmese set being rounded in shape and thus not having that typical Burmese expression. Tail of better shape than his brother. I was sorry to have to withhold BOB but the lads are going through that adolescent phase where they appeared rather unbalanced and with some little faults today. 

LILAC BURMESE NEUTER MALE. 5 entered, 2 for BOB only, 1 absent, 3 CNH. I don’t know what had happened to these chaps but unfortunately when I came to judge them, three of the boys were very wound up indeed. We left them to hopefully settle but despite returning to them later and trying again, they proved impossible to assess as all three were very cross and made it extremely clear they did not want to be judged in any way. 1PC HARDY’S MACHIKA MIO FIGLIO (27c) MN 12.12.07. A happy lad with a lovely Burmese expression. Head has a short wide wedge tapering to a blunt finish at the muzzle. Top of head is gently rounded with well sized ears set well apart and which have the correct shape and set. In profile there is a good nose break, straight nose and level chin. Eyes are of good shape and set though for perfection I would like them a little larger in size. Body of very good size for age feeling very firm and muscular. Tail of good shape and length. Very nice short and close lying coat of a creamy lilac. Presented in excellent condition and despite being a little upset by the noise from his neighbours, handled well.

LILAC BURMESE NEUTER FEMALE. 3 entered, 1 W/D. 1 PC & BOB HARDY’S GR CH CHATHERA KHAMSIN (27c) FN 9.3.01.  A lovely gentle older girl with style and presence. Head has a very nice short wide wedge, with good width across the cheeks and tapering to a blunt finish at the muzzle. Top of head is gently rounded with ears set well apart. In profile there is a good nose break, straight nose and level chin. Ears are medium in size with the correct shape and set, broad at the base rounded at the tips and in profile have the desired slight forward tilt. Eyes are a pale chartreuse in colour, large and lustrous giving rise to a lovely Burmese expression. Body of good weight for size. Tail of good shape and just balances for length. Coat a creamy lilac in colour-I would prefer it to be more close lying for perfection. Presented in excellent condition and easy to handle.

2 HERRINGTON’S SUGARBOWL HUNKYDORY (27c) FN 5.7.07. A rather cross young lady who wasn’t showing herself at her best today. Head has a short wide wedge. Top of head is gently rounded with ears set well apart. Ears are medium in size with the correct shape and set. Eyes are large and lustrous though it was difficult to asses their shape as she insisted on rounding them probably due to her mood. Body of good weight for size. Tail of good shape and length. Dark lilac coat short and close lying. Presented in good condition but not easy to handle today. Just lost out to the winner who had a better head and expression.

MISCELLANEOUS

AC MAIDEN BURMESE CAT. 2 entered, 1 absent. 1 STEPHEN’S MILLGILL YACKETY-YAK (27g) F 15.4.08. I think this young lady may have been on the edge of a call as she didn’t know whether to roll over and madly purr or swear at us! Head has a short wide balanced wedge. Top of head is gently rounded with ears set well apart. In profile there is a good nose break, straight nose and level chin. Eyes have the correct shape and set giving rise to a nice Burmese expression. Body of good size for age though I would prefer her to carry a little extra weight. Coat a little open today though that may have due to temperature in the show hall. A nice young lady who probably just needs a little more time to mature.

BROWN OR BLUE BURMESE CAT. 2 entered. 1 TWIGGE’S ROSSIKHAN SWEETBABY JAMES (27) M 7.4.07.

2 RAE’S RAEBURASI NARA (27a) F 8.12.07. A nice looking young lady feeling very shy today. Head has a nice short wide wedge. Top of head is gently rounded with medium sized ears of the correct shape and set well apart. In profile there is a good nose break, straight nose and level chin. It was difficult to assess her eye shape as in her anxiety she was tending to round them somewhat. Very pretty blue coat which was short and close lying. Not enjoying her show day today-hopefully will meet her again when she is feeling more confident.

AC BREEDERS BURMESE KITTEN. 4 entered, 1 absent. A very nice class of promising kittens. 1 YARDLEY’S PAPAGENA YANA YARDLEY (27c) F 1.9.08. What a sweetie! Head has a balanced, short wide wedge. Top of head is gently rounded with medium sized ears set well apart, wide at the base, rounded at the tip and in profile have the desired slight forward tilt. In profile there is a good nose break, straight nose and level chin. For perfection I would prefer a touch more depth.  Eyes are large and lustrous and of the correct shape and set giving rise to a super Burmese expression. Body of good size for age. Tail of good shape and length. She still has her slightly plush kitten coat and colour is a creamy lilac. Presented in excellent condition and very friendly and easy to handle-lovely babe!

2 MOORE’S DULCAMARA PETRONELLA (27c) F 4.7.08. Another nice kitten. Head has a short wide wedge tapering to a blunt finish at the muzzle. Top of head is gently rounded with largish ears set well apart. In profile there is a good nose break, straight nose and level chin. Large lustrous chartreuse coloured eyes of the correct shape and set giving rise to a lovely Burmese expression. Body of good weight for age with a nice muscular feel. Tail of good shape and length. Presented in very good condition-just had a slight attitude moment or two when being handled…

3 HERRINGTON’S SUGARBOWL MY DELILAH (27h) F 25.8.08. A well grown young lady. Head has a short wide wedge. Top of head is gently rounded with medium sized ears set well apart. In profile there is a moderate nose break, straight nose and level chin. Eyes are large and lustrous. She was tending to slightly round them with anxiety but when back in her pen and more relaxed they appeared to be a better shape and set.  Body of good weight for size. Coat short and close lying. Presented in good condition but rather shy today.

AC BURMESE NEUTER NOT BRED BY EXHIBITOR. 4 entered, 1 CNH. 1 TWIGGE’S BEANNOCHT CAER NEPHRNHIR (27b) FN 1.5.00. Very gentle elder girl with a lovely Burmese expression. Very nice short wide wedge tapering to a blunt finish at the muzzle. Top of head is very gently rounded with medium sized ears set well apart.  In profile there is a good nose break, straight nose and level chin. Beautiful eyes of the correct shape and set giving rise to that special Burmese look. Body a touch on the plump size and tail although of good shape is short to balance. Presented in very good condition and very laid back and easy to handle- a big softy!

2 JACKSON’S MILLGILL YANG (27f) MN 15.4.08. Young lad with a lovely coat. Head has a short wide wedge just needing a little more width at the muzzle. Top of head is gently rounded with medium sized ears set well apart. In profile there is a good nose break, nose is a touch long and slopes off towards the end. Level chin.  Very nice cream coat with a lovely bloom. Presented in good condition but lacking some manners when being handled today.

3 BLAKE’S CH & PR HOBBERDY HOOPCY DAISY (27h) FN 4.2.06. A large lady with a nice feel about her. Head has a short wide wedge though just needed a little more width across the muzzle. Top of head is gently rounded with ears set well apart. In profile there is a good nose break, nose is a touch long. Chin recedes. Eyes of the correct shape and set. Body of good weight for size. Tail of good shape and length. Presented in good condition and easy to handle.

AC BURMESE VISITORS NEUTER. 5 entered, 1 absent, 1 CNH. 1 STEEL’S CH ABBURREX CREAM CORINNA (27f) FN 13.8.01. Head has a short wide wedge. Top of head is gently rounded with medium sized ears set well apart. In profile there is a good nose break, straight nose and level chin. Eyes have the correct shape and expression-just spoilt today by being a little weepy. Body of good size and weight. Tail of good shape and length. Coat a little open today which may have been due to the cool temperature in the show hall. Presented in good condition-just a little naughty when put back in her pen.

2 BLAKE’S CH & PR HOBBERDY HOOPCY DAISY (27h) FN 4.2.06.

3 STEPHEN’S GR PR MILLGILL PANDEMONIUM (27) MN 12.7.04.

AC BURMESE JUNIOR NEUTER. 5 entered, 1 absent, 1 CNH. 1 QUINCEY’S PR MAYRLING RED RUM (27d) MN 17.11.07.  A handsome lad but unfortunately rather cross and out of sorts today. Head has a short wide wedge tapering to a blunt finish at the muzzle. Top of head is gently rounded with medium sized ears set well apart with the correct shape and set. In profile there is a good nose break, straight nose and level chin. Eyes have the correct shape and set giving rise to a very nice Burmese expression. Body of good weight for size. Tail of good shape and length. Presented in good condition.

2 SIMPSON’S PR PAPAGENA XANDER (27b) MN. 9.9.07. Unfortunately this lad was very cross today. Head has a short wide wedge tapering to a blunt finish at the muzzle. Top of head is gently rounded with ears set well apart. In profile there is a good nose break, straight nose with just rolls off at the end. Level chin. Ears are medium in size with the correct shape and set. Chartreuse coloured eyes have the correct shape and set giving rise to a nice Burmese expression. Body of very good weight for size feeling firm and muscular. Tail of good shape and length. Coat short and close lying and a warm pale milk chocolate in colour. Presented in very good condition but not easy to handle today.

3 BESWICK’S PR MAINMAN LEONARDO (27) MN 6.4.07.

AC FOREIGN VETERAN NEUTER. 1 entered. 1 MAPPIN’S GR PR FAIRPORT FOVEVER YOUNG (23a) MN 30.11.00. Large substantial boy feeling firm and muscular. Beautiful coat with nice even ticking. Very nice chap indeed!

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Mrs H Marriott-Power

A most enjoyable Notts and Derby Cat Club Show with some lovely cats. Many thanks to Beryl and Judy for the invitation to judge and to the club for their hospitality. Also a big thank you to my friend Sue Barrett who came to steward for me especially. Hope you enjoyed the day as much as I did. I look forward to the next time.
AC BURMESE GRAND CHAMPION FEMALE IMPERIAL
1 IMP GRCC SMITH’S GR CH MACHIKA CALLEIGH  27c  F  14.6.05
Three and a half year old lady of very good size and weight to medium length body, well balanced and with good muscle tone. Nicely rounded chest and straight back. Slender proportionate legs and neat oval paws.  Good length and shape to slightly tapering tail with a rounded tip.  Coat fairly short and close lying with an excellent satin like texture.  Lovely and even, fairly pale lilac colour with minimal bluey contrast masking to face and ears.  Fairly short wedge, wide at cheek bones and with a blunt muzzle.  Very good width to slightly rounded top of head between well set and shaped, goodly sized ears.  In profile slight rounding to brow,  good nose break and fairly short, straight nose.  Level bite and fair depth, level chin.  Pale yellow eyes, large and lustrous and set well apart.  Lovely temperament.
RIGRCC SNEESBY’S GR CH KATOME BETHANY BROWN  27  F  23.1.04
Five year old lady, elegant but deceptively weighty and well balanced with a good firm feel to her.  Medium length body with proportionate slender legs and neat oval paws.  Good length tail, well shaped and with a nice paint brush tip.  Coat a trifle long but close lying and with an excellent satiny texture.  Rich, deep seal brown in colour with a good sheen to it. Short, blunt wedge.  Very good width to gently rounded top of head between well set and shaped ears of good size.  Slight flattening to brow, good nose break and short, straight nose.  Level bite and medium depth chin.  Very good size and shape to pale yellow eyes, well spaced and with a typical ‘burmese’ expression. Sweet natured.
SILVER TABBY MAINE COON ADULT
1 CC & BOB BLADES’S ALISIKA STARLIGHT EXPRESS  64 41sw  F  16.2.08
Eleven month old young lady well balanced but still developing size. Head is medium in length and of good breadth being slightly less than the length. Fairly full cheeks and high cheek bones. Pleasing profile line with shallow concave curve at the nasal bridge being equidistant from the ear line and the tip of the nose and with nose of uniform width.  Lovely, large, tall ears, well feathered, wide at base, set high but well apart and tapering to appear pointed at nicely tufted tips. Full and round shape to eyes, spaced wide apart and with slightly oblique aperture and set, green in colour. Nice square muzzle with a medium depth, level chin and level bite. Long body, firm and muscular, square rump and good breadth to chest giving a rectangular appearance. Proportionate length, well boned legs and large round paws with tufts emanating from under paws. Long tail, wide at base and tapering towards the tip and with long profuse, flowing fur. Well developed coat of good length with good undercoat and more substantial glossy top coat of good texture and well prepared. Fur shorter on head, neck and shoulders and lengthening down back, flanks and tail.  Good breeches and shaggy belly fur and nice frontal ruff. Silver Tabby and White with white to nose, chin, bib, front paws, centre of tummy and back boots. Nice classic pattern in black against a silver ground colour just showing slight tarnishing at muzzle and on surface of coat down spine.
AOC MAINE COON NEUTER MALE
1 PC & BOB WILSON’S KARYNTAY ZINGARO  64 36  MN  11.7.07
Excellent size and weight to this eighteen month old young boy showing himself to advantage. Medium  length head of good breadth being slightly less than the length. Fairly full cheeks and high cheek bones. Well balanced and with shallow concave curve at the nasal bridge being equidistant from the ear line and the tip of the nose and with nose of uniform width.  Tall, large ears, feathered, wide at base, set high but well apart and tapering to appear pointed at tips with lovely tall tufts. Full and round shape to greeny-yellow eyes, spaced wide apart and with slightly oblique aperture and set. Good square muzzle, medium depth chin and level bite. Large, long body, solid and muscular, square rump and good breadth to chest giving a rectangular appearance. Proportionate length, substantial legs and large round paws with tufts emanating from under paws.  Moderately long neck.  Long tail, wide at base and tapering towards the tip and with lovely, long profuse, flowing fur. Excellent coat length with a good undercoat and more substantial glossy top coat of good texture. Fur shorter on head, neck and shoulders and lengthening down back, flanks and tail.  Good breeches, shaggy belly fur and good frontal ruff. Black Smoke with a silvery white undercoat well tipped with black. Lovely temperament.
2 TAYLOR’S KADACOON FYTCHEY BEAR  64 15  MN  6.1.08
Just one year of age and very well grown but slightly out of balance at present. Head is medium in length with breadth developing. Fairly full cheeks and high cheek bones. Slightly strong concave curve at the nasal bridge but equidistant from the ear line and the tip of the nose and with nose of uniform width. Good tall ears, nicely feathered, wide at base, set high but well apart and tapering to appear pointed at tufted tips. Golden colour to full and round shaped eyes, spaced wide apart and with slightly oblique aperture and set. Good muzzle, very strong chin but untidy bite. Long body, solid and muscular, square rump and good breadth to chest giving a rectangular appearance. Long, well boned legs and large round paws with tufts emanating from under paws.  Moderately long neck.  Long tail, wide at base and tapering towards the tip and with long profuse, flowing fur. Good undercoat with more substantial glossy top coat of good texture. Fur shorter on head, neck and shoulders and lengthening down back, flanks and tail.  Full breeches, shaggy belly fur and good frontal ruff. Black of excellent, sound colour. Lovely temperament.
AOC MAINE COON NEUTER FEMALE
1 PC Withheld WILSON’S FORESTCOONS SNOWANGEL  64 14c  FN  24.12.06
Two year old lady unfortunately a bit upset so maybe not showing herself to advantage today. Medium length head but I would prefer a little more breadth to balance length. Fairly full cheeks and high cheek bones. Very slight concave curve at the nasal bridge, equidistant from the ear line and the tip of the nose, nose of uniform width.  Tall, large ears, feathered, wide at base and tapering to appear pointed at tufted tips but held slightly too upright. Round, pale green eyes, spaced wide apart but lacking the slightly oblique aperture and set. Fairly strong muzzle with a firm, level chin and level bite. Large, long body, firm and muscular, square rump and good breadth to chest giving a rectangular appearance. Proportionate length, well boned legs and large round paws with tufts emanating from under paws.  Long tail, wide at base and tapering towards the tip and with fairly long fur. Good, full undercoat with more substantial glossy top coat of good texture. Fur shorter on head, neck and shoulders and some lengthening down back, flanks and tail but needs to develop more length for a good flowing look.  Good breeches and shaggy belly fur and nice frontal ruff.
BRITISH BLACK/CHOCOLATE/LILAC TORTOISESHELL KITTEN
1 & BOB KNAPP’S KERNMERE TREACLE TART  21b  F  30.7.08
Well grown five month old kitten of good size and weight with good muscle tone but slightly out of balance at present. Head has full cheeks and good breadth to skull and rounded top of head with good width between ears set far apart so following the outer contours of the head, medium in size and rounded at tips. Pleasing profile line with rounded brow and short, straight, broad nose. Level bite but slightly shallow chin. Puffed whisker pads but obviously teething at present so spoiling round shape to face. Deep golden colour to eyes set wide apart but I would prefer them slightly larger for perfection.  Short neck to medium length body with a level back, low on legs and with a well rounded chest. Stocky legs and firm, rounded paws.  Slightly long tail but thicker at base and rounded at tip.  Fairly short coat with density developing and some crispness to texture.  Chocolate Tortie of deep, rich chocolate and shades of deep red fairly evenly mingled. Lovely temperament.
BROWN MARBLED BENGAL ADULT
1 CC Withheld BRADY’S AALSPOTZ ASTRAL DRIFTWOOD  76 20  M  20.4.06
Nearly three year old boy with a medium to large body, long, sleek and muscular with medium length, strong legs and large rounded paws.  Rather long, fine, tapering tail unfortunately with a defect about one inch from the tip. Short to medium length coat, fairly dense, soft and luxurious in texture.  Brown Marbled with a striking pattern in shades of brown and black with good horizontal flow against a rufus ground colour. Clear ‘M’ on face, pencil lines on cheeks, chin straps and vertical streaks over head.  Broken lines and spots on legs, rings on tail and spots on tummy.  Medium wedge needs a little more breadth but with rounded contours, high cheek bones and correctly small in proportion to body.  Rather straight profile line with no slight concave curve to nose. Broad nose with puffed nose leather. Nice muzzle, level bite but shallow chin. Pronounced whisker pads. Thick muscular neck. Small to medium sized ears following the outer contours of the head, wide at base and rounded at tips.  Green colour to almond shaped eyes correctly slanted towards the base of the ear but I would prefer them slightly larger.  Nice natured.
SNOW SPOTTED BENGAL ADULT
1 CC & BOB BRADY’S ADSETSH ZSA ZSA  76a 30  F  3.6.07
Medium to large body, long, sleek and muscular with medium length legs and large rounded paws.  Medium length tail a trifle fine and tapering.  Short to medium length coat, fairly dense, soft and luxurious in texture.  Snow Spotted of beige ground colour with brown spotting but I would prefer stronger definition on body. ‘M’ on face, pencil lines on cheeks and vertical streaks over head.  Broken lines and spots on legs, rings on tail and spots on tummy.  Medium wedge with well rounded contours, high cheek bones and head correctly small in proportion to body.  In profile gentle curve from forehead to bridge of nose, slight concave curve to nose then straight to tip. Large, broad nose with puffed nose leather. Full, broad muzzle, level bite but shallow chin. Pronounced whisker pads. Thick muscular neck. Neat ears following the outer contours of the head, wide at base and rounded at tips.  Full, almond shaped eyes, large and correctly slanted towards the base of the ear, slightly pale tone to colour.  Very shy boy but handled well.
RUSSIAN BLUE KITTEN MALE
1 & BOB ANDERSON’S MELKELTER RUPERT BEAR  16a  M  20.6.08
Large seven month old boy very well grown. Head shows short wedge from the tip of the nose to eyes and equidistant from the eyes to ears.  Flat appearance to top of head between the ears.  Prominent whisker pads with good breadth to muzzle.  Blue nose leather. Profile shows straight forehead to upper eye level, very slight angle then nose straight to tip.  Level bite but slightly shallow although level chin. Ears are wide at base, pointed and vertically set with the outer line following the outer contours of the face but I would prefer them just slightly larger for perfection.  Eyes set wide apart, almond in shape giving a gentle expression and green in colour just slightly pale in tone.  Elegant, long, well muscled body of medium bone and good weight.  Long proportionate legs to balance body and small oval paws with blue pads.  Long, gently tapering tail.  Well developed coat of a plushy double coat with a dense undercoat.  Fine and soft in texture, fairly short, upstanding down sides slightly flat along back.  Lovely even medium blue in colour showing minimal paling to roots and with a distinct silvery sheen.  Rings on tail. Lovely temperament.
2 OAKLEY’S KREMLINKATZ CZAR OBOLDSKY  16a  M  10.7.08
Six month old boy of good size and weight. Head has short wedge from the tip of the nose to eyes and equidistant from the eyes to ears.  Flat appearance to top of head between the ears.  Prominent whisker pads making a broad muzzle but spoilt by whisker pinch at present.  Profile has straight forehead to upper eye level, very slight, shallow concave curve then nose straight to tip.  Level bite and good depth, rounded chin.  Large, pointed ears, wide at base and vertically set with the outer line following the outer contours of the face.  Large eyes set wide apart but tending to round rather than almond in shape, green in colour.  Elegant, long, well muscled body of medium bone.  Long, proportionate legs to balance body and small oval paws with blue pads. Long, rather thick tail but tapers to tip. Coat fine and soft in texture with density developing, fairly plush along sides but close lying along back.  Even medium blue to surface colour with silver tipping but shows bands of colour towards roots. Rings on tail. Nice natured.
3 WILLIAMS-ELLISS’S SERENNOL STEFAN  16a  M  28.8.08
Four month old baby noticeably teething which was spoiling his face shape. Fairly short wedge from the tip of the nose to eyes and equidistant from the eyes to ears.  Flat appearance to top of head between the ears.  Prominent but very puffed whisker pads with a fairly broad muzzle.  Blue nose leather.  In profile straight forehead to upper eye level but no shallow concave curve so giving straight line.  Untidy bite and slightly shallow chin.  Large, pointed ears, wide at base, upright but rather too wide apart so not following the outer contours of the face.  Eyes set wide apart, good almond shape with a gentle expression and green in colour.  Elegant, long body of medium bone and good weight.  Long legs to balance body and small oval paws with blue pads. Long, gently tapering but slightly fine tail. Fine and soft in texture to coat fairly short but still developing density.  Medium blue in colour which pales to roots and heavy silvering.  Sweet natured.
4 WAKEFIELD’S TOCOVYA DANTE  16a  M  13.8.08
Five month old boy still needing time to develop. Fairly short wedge from the tip of the nose to eyes and equidistant from the eyes to ears.  Flat appearance to top of head between the ears but needs to develop more breadth.  Prominent whisker pads and fairly good muzzle. Blue nose leather. Profile shows straight forehead to upper eye level, very shallow concave curve then nose straight to tip.  Level bite but double upper canines distorting face shape. Medium depth chin. Large, pointed ears, wide at base but not quite vertically set so not following the outer contours of the face.  Eyes set wide apart but oval rather than almond in shape, needing a fuller shape to the lower line but good green in colour.  Elegant body of medium bone, good weight and muscle tone.  Long legs to balance body and small oval paws with blue pads.   Rather long, fine tapering  tail.  Coat is fine and soft in texture, fairly short but lacking density at present so is close lying. Deepish blue in colour showing bands of colour towards roots and light silvering to rounded areas.  Pale necklace and rings on tail. Nice temperament.
RUSSIAN BLUE KITTEN FEMALE
1 WILLIAMS-ELLISS’S SILLOC LILLIANA  16a  F  21.5.08
Good sized eight month old young lady. Head has short wedge from tip of the nose to eyes and equidistant from eyes to ears.  Flat appearance to top of head between the ears.  Prominent whisker pads making a fairly broad muzzle. In profile straight forehead to upper eye level, very shallow concave curve then nose straight to tip.  Level bite but slightly shallow, rounded chin.  Pointed ears, wide at base and vertically set with the outer line following the outer contours of the face but I would prefer them slightly larger for perfection.  Eyes set wide apart, almond in shape giving a gentle expression and green in colour which pales towards outer edge.  Elegant, long body needing to fill out but with a good firm feel to her.  Long, fine legs balancing body and neat oval paws with blue pads.   Long, slightly fine tapering tail spoilt by minor defect at tip. Coat a trifle long, soft in texture but looking very fluffy and kittenish still.  Medium blue in colour showing rather heavy silver tipping and bands of colour towards roots.  Rings on tail. Sweet natured.
BROWN SPOTTED BENGAL NEUTER
1 PC & BOB CHURCH’S PR ADCINSH LAST DOLLAR SALOON  76 30  FN  18.3.05
Excellent size and weight to this nearly four year old lady with a well rounded tummy. Well balanced with medium to large body, longish, with medium length, well boned legs and large rounded paws.  Longish tail tapers slightly, black tip.  Coat fairly short with some density, soft and luxurious. Pale rufus ground colour which has slight grey overtones but deep brown and black spotting.  Some slightly elongated spots and some linkage back from shoulders. Clear ‘M’ on face and vertical streaks over head.  Broken lines and spots on legs, spots on tummy and rings on tail. Pale lips and chin. Fairly broad, medium wedge with rounded contours, high cheek bones and head correctly small in proportion to the body. In profile gentle curve from forehead to bridge of nose, only very slight concave curve to nose then straight to tip.  Large, broad nose with puffed nose leather.  Broad muzzle, level bite and medium depth chin.  Pronounced whisker pads.  Thick muscular neck.  Medium sized ears, wide at base and rounded at tips, tilted forwards.  Well shaped eyes, large and correctly slanted towards the base of the ear, pale yellow in colour.  Cat with an attitude.  

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Mrs S Newman

Thank you very much Beryl and Judy for asking me to judge at this friendly and successful show and for your hospitality.    My steward was Jayne Riley who handled the cats with great care and we had a really good day together.  Thank you Jayne.

AC BRITISH CHAMPION MALE

GR CH EDNEY’S CH ROCADANNE MR BEAN (30d) 15/10/07  Red Spotted.   Very mature in appearance considering his young age.   Large, round head with neat ears set wide apart on the round top.   Broad, short, straight nose.   Level bite, firm chin, rounded muzze.   Cheeks filling well.  Lovely deep orange eyes.   Well boned with deep chest, strong legs and large round paws.  Well furnished tail, thicker at the base and with a rounded tip.   Coat very dense and crisp and of good length.   ‘M’ on his forehead, face lines, necklaces.   Very clear spots on his body with just a little linkage on the shoulders and the spine line not quite fully broken as yet.   He has tail rings and spots on his toes and abdomen.    His markings are well defined, of rich red on a paler red ground.

RES GR CH  GRIBBEN’S CH COUNTRYSTYLE ISAAC (19) 03.08.05  Black Silver Tabby.   This lovely boy had been thoroughly upset by the noise round his pen before the start of judging, and was very apprehensive and not keen to come out of his pen.   Large round head with small ears which were set well.   Short, straight nose.   Level bite but chin falls away a tad.   Very full cheeks.   Round eyes of clear pale green.   Well boned, with short, compact body, thick legs and big, round paws.   Good tail to balance.    Coat short and crisp with good density.   Very clear patterning, ‘M’ on his forehead, necklaces, thumb prints.   Clear butterfly, well matched oysters, well defined tram lines.  He has a few (incomplete) tail rings, leg bars, spots on his feet and underside.   The markings are of dense black on a silver ground colour which pales a bit on his chin.

AC BRITISH CHAMPION FEMALE

GR CH POTTS’ CH VALPETINA CHAMPAGNE FIZZ (28) 13.05.04  Bue-Cream.   Typical round British head with neat ears set well apart.   Short, straight nose which was rather flat and had a very small nose leather.  Level bite, firm chin and rounded muzzle.   Cheeks quite full.   Round copper eyes.  Well boned and cobby with strong legs, large round paws and good thick tail for balance.   Her coat is a bit long but crisp and dense and sound to the roots.   It is of medium blue and warm cream with the colours mostly well mingled.   She has a cream nose flash and a triangular cream patch over one eye and her chin is also cream.   She was very laid back.

RES GR CH  KINGWELL’S CH LORASTON GRETA-GARBO (17) 17.04.07.  Cream.  Round head with neat ears of good set.   Level bite, firm chin and rounded muzzle.   Short, broad nose.  Wide across the face.   Cobby with firm legs and round paws.   Tail of correct length and shape.    Round, wide-open copper eyes.   Coat is rather long but is crisp and dense.   It is of a cool cream, almost sound to the roots.   There is little in the way of tabby ghost markings except on the tail, which is clearly ringed.

LILAC ADULT MALE

(BOB ONLY)  WANDBY’s GR CH MEWSOS RORY MACGREGOR (15c) 22.05.02   Massive cat , looking splendid  and well deserving of the BOB.
1 CC JAY’S ADSETSH JANSTAN JUSTMAGIC  (15c) 22.01.07.    He is rather small for a 2-year-old male, especially beside the BOB winner above.   Round head with medium ears.  Level bite, firm chin, broad face.   Nose short, straight.    Round eyes but of a greenish gold.  Cobby with thick legs, round paws and good tail to balance.   Coat fairly crisp and dense but rather long.   It is of a cold lilac and  not sound to the roots.

LILAC ADULT FEMALE

1 CC GALLAGHER’S TOPMARX MAID OF SPLENDOUR  (15c) 14.02.08.   Smallish head with medium ears.   Straight, broad nose.  Level bite and firm chin.  Round eyes of good copper colour.   She is quite cobby with firm legs, round paws and good, thick tail of correct length and thicker at the base.   Coat is crisp and dense and is sound to the roots.   It is of a cold, bluish lilac.   Very sweet temperament.

TIPPED ADULT

1 CC & BOB  KIELY-JONES’  CH TERSHEE SADHBH (39) 29.10.04  Female Black Tipped.   Round head with medium ears of good set.   Straight, broad nose.   Level bite and firm chin.   Broad across the face with lovely green eyes, outlined in black.   Her eyes are not completely round as the top line is straight.   Brick red nose leather, outlined.   She is compact and well balanced although not overly large.   Her coat is fairly crisp and dense, with the length reasonable.   Her black tipping is heavy along the spine and centre tail but is otherwise evenly distributed.   The undercoat is pale silver.

AC COLOURPOINTED (exc. Cinnamon & Fawn) ADULT MALE

1 CC  BURNELL’S CERINDACAT DEARMAURICE (40 7) 16.04.08 Cream Pointed.   Only just an adult but well grown for his age.   Round head with ears, open at the base, which he needs to grow into.   Level bite, firm chin, muzzle rounding.   Round, wide-open, pale blue eyes.   Short, straight nose with pink nose leather.   Well-balanced overall with short legs, round paws, correct tail for length and shape.   His coat is rather long but is dense and quite crisp.   Face mask, ears and tail are of a hot shade of cream, with the tail having heavy ghost rings.   The leg points match each other but are very pale at present.   There is virtually no shading on his creamy white body.
2  WEST-MULLEN’S  AMECABLE CHARLIE BROWN (40 3) 27.10.07.   Round head with rounded top and neat ears.   Straight, broad nose.  His bite is very uneven but the teeth do meet.   Firm chin and rounded muzzle.   Cheeks filling well.   Round eyes of very pale blue.   Well-grown and cobby with strong legs and round paws.   His tail is a bit sparsely furnished.   Coat is short, crisp and dense.    The points, of warm chocolate, match well but there is some brindling on the legs and tail.   There is tonal shading on his flanks but there is plenty of contrast and it does not detract from his ivory body colour.
3  HAZELWOOD’S ALTHALUS EKEE THUMPUSS (40 3)  03.09.07.    Big boy with round head and medium ears.   Level bite, firm chin, rounded muzzle.   Straight, broad nose.   Round, wide-open eyes of good, clear blue.   Fairly full cheeks.   Heavy and muscular with deep chest.   Strong legs, round paws, tail thick but pointed at the tip.   Crisp, dense coat.   His points are of rich, dark chocolate and are well matched but his face mask nearly covers his whole head.   His coat is very heavily shaded, more like a seal colourpointed, and  this is not  acceptable in a chocolate pointed, especially one so young.

AC COLOURPOINTED (exc. Cinnamon & Fawn) ADULT FEMALE

1 CC & BOB JAY’S JANSTAN JUST LUVSTOBOOGIE  (40 9) 24.04.08.  Chocolate-Tortie Pointed.   Nine months old to the day and she well deserved her award.   Round head with neat ears, pretty face.   Level bite, firm chin, rounded muzzle.   Short, straight nose.   Round, wide-open, mid-bue eyes.   Well-grown and cobby with thick legs and round paws.   Tail balances, being thicker at the base and with a rounded tip.   Coat is a little long and soft but dense.   Very well matched points of rich chocolate and shades of red.   All points are broken with both chocolate and red.  There is just a litte shading on her flanks but plenty of contrast with her ivory body colour.
2  BREWER’S CAKIES TIGERLILLY (40 10) 20.04.08.  Lilac-tortie Pointed.   Another very promising girl who ran the winner very close.   Round head but her ears are very tufted which makes them look large and out of balance.   Short, straight nose.   Level bite and firm chin.    Round, very good blue eyes with darker blue towards the centre.   Cobby and well-baanced with  tail of correct length and shape.   Coat is short, crisp and dense.   Her face mask, ears and tail are of medium lilac and warm cream.   The leg points, which match each other well, are much paler at present.   All the points are broken with both colours.   There is just a little shading on her magnolia body colour.

BLUE KITTEN MALE

1 & BOB  BROWN’S LYNBRO TOPCAT (16) 16.07.08   Round ‘appe’ head with medium ears which are wide open at the base.  Level bite, firm chin, squarish muzzle.   Round, wide-open eyes of pale orange.   Short, broad nose.    Well balanced and chunky with round paws, correct tail for length and shape.   His coat is a little soft but dense.   It is of quite a pale blue and is sound to the roots.   Happy and friendly.
2  BINNS’ PETTICOTE THEGODFATHER  (16) 09.06.08.   Medium ears set well on his round head.   Level bite, firm chin.   Cheeks starting to fill.   Round copper eyes.  Short, broad nose.  Well grown and cobby with thick legs and large round paws.   Thick tail.  Coat is crisp and dense but not quite sound to the roots.   It is of medium blue, showing some silvering.   Lovely temperament.
3  DAVIES’ ANNATHE HENRYTUDOR (16) 01.05.08.    Large ears which he needs to grow into.    Short, straight nose.   Cheeks beginning to fill.   Pale copper eye colour.   Level bite, chin rather weak.    Well grown, long body with thick legs and large paws.   Thick tail.   Coat is dense but rather soft.   It is of palish blue, nearly sound to the roots.   He was not happy today.

BLUE KITTEN FEMALE

1  BREWER’S RALPHANN LADY SAPPHIRE (16) 26.07.08  Large ears which were wide open at the base.   Very short, broad nose.   Level bite, rather weak chin.   Copper eyes but slightly almond in shape .   Well balanced overall with thick legs, round paws and tail thicker at the base and with a rounded tip.   Coat short, crisp and dense.   It is of quite a dark blue, very nearly sound to the roots and without silvering.

CREAM KITTEN

1 BOB CHANCE’S CHARMODEN OBY (17) 13.08.08 Male.    Really small ears set well on round head.   Short, broad nose.   Level bite and firm chin.   Round, wide-open eyes with the colour still developing but showing promise of good depth.   Cobby body with good balance.   Dense coat which is still a bit baby-soft.   It is of a cool cream, sound to the roots,  with the ghosting darker rather than hotter.   Lovely kitten.
2  WALTON’S SORIANO MISTER SANDMAN (17) 30.04.08.  Male.   Round head with medium ears.   Straight, narrow nose.   Level bite, firm chin.    Very good deep copper eye colour developing.   Well grown and of good weight.   Cobby with short legs and thick tail.  Coat is crisp and dense and of reasonable length.   It is mid-cream but unfortunately not sound to the roots.

BLACK SILVER SPOTTED NEUTER

1 PC & BOB TOZER’S LIMATZ  TWIGWIDGE (30s) 24.11.07 Male Neuter.    Round head with medium ears set well.   Level bite, firm chin.   Muzzle round, cheeks fairly full.
Short, broad nose.   Eyes which are hazel at present but the green is coming in.  Well balanced body with strong legs, round paws.   Tail is a bit thin but is thicker at the base and has a black tip.    Coat is short and crisp but rather sparse.   Lovely clear spots, just some linkage on his sides.   Correct face markings, spine line broken, tail rings.   Very well spotted paws.

AC COLOURPOINTED (exc. Cinnamon & Fawn) NEUTER

1 PC & BOB  BLATHERWICK’S  PR ADHUISH ARRAMINTO  (40 3) 26.07.06  Male Neuter Chocolate Pointed.   Round head with medium ears.   Level bite, firm chin.   Cheeks quite full.   Round, wide-open eyes of a very pale blue.    Short, broad nose.    He has good boning and is cobby  and of good weight.   Short, thick legs, large paws.   Tail is pointed at the tip.   Coat texture quite good.   His rich chocolate points are very well matched but there is such heavy body shading that he looks more like a seal-point than a chocolate-point.   Nonetheless, there is still contrast with his ivory body colour.

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Mrs J Smith

My thanks to Beryl and her team for the invitation. Naomi Johnson was my hard working steward, she handled the cats with great care, hope she will venture into the longhair section again.
AC PERSIAN IMPERIAL GRAND CHAMPION MALE
Not many Persians entered at this show but this class  had 3 quality exhibits,  I would have been more than happy to award all of them a ticket.
IMP STEPHENSON’S GR CH WESTHOLME MISSING LINK
Very handsome black exotic , I have had the pleasure of judging him several times and I have seen him develop into a very good exotic male. Dense black coat , plush texture standing well today lovely healthy shine. Strong physique , deep chest, thick short legs and broad short tail. Round broad  masculine head with neat well placed ears, round bold orange eyes giving him a lovely open expression. Short nose, fat cheeks, firm chin and level bite. Very well presented.
RES TONKS GR CH ZENDIQUE ATZAR ISBORN
Another very handsome exotic a blue spotted male, excellent build deep chest ,thick low legs and broad tail. Broad head with good width between well positioned ears, round orange eyes, short nose with high deep break, level bite fat cheeks and ample chin. Dense  plush coat standing well,  the spots in the pattern were a little linked on one side of his body .Very well presented , lovely nature.
AC PERSIAN IMPERIAL GRAND CHAMPION FEMALE
IMP MORRIS’S GR CH WESTHOLME CAPTIVATION
Beautiful tortoiseshell , 3.5 years old. Expertly prepared for the show , coat was separated and had a lovely shine. Round head with good width between neat ears, round owl like orange eyes, short nose, full fat cheeks and level bite. Coat was nicely patched dense black broken with rich red, attractive patching to face. Compact shape, very sweet temperament.
RED CREAM ECT SMOKE MALE
 1ST CC BOB MORRIS’S HEATHROSE ROOMS ONFIRE
Red smoke male just over 9 months old and still looking very kitten like. Round head with ears settling into position, round orange eyes, short nose, with healthy pink leather. Level bite, cheeks starting to fill out, at present needs more depth to face for balance but he is only young plenty of time. Very well prepared coat , pale red but the smoke gene does tend to reduce the intensity of colour, contrast visible so should improve over time. Slight tabby ghost markings to head and legs. Good build
CHINCHILLA FEMALE
1ST CC BOB DANKS CH TOMOSAH CHARDONNAY
Very pretty chinchilla female 4 years old. Good head type, neat well positioned ears , wide awake deep green eyes, good pigmentation to face giving the chinchilla its unique look. Broad nose with brick leather , apple cheeks fair chin. Well presented coat bright white with light even tipping .  Compact shape .
SEALPOINT COLOURPOINT NEUTER
BOB HOOTON’S IGR PR ROSSJOY BODDINGTON
Entered only for BOB handsome seal colour point male  over 6 years old. Lovely chap coat did have some surface shading but in general quite a good body coat colour contrasting nicely with his seal points.
AC NOVICE CAT
1ST MORRIS COUNTRYGIRL CHERRYBLOSSOM
A very pretty red female just old enough to show as an adult.  Lovely balanced type with deep copper eyes, short nose ,  level bite, apple cheeks and firm bite. Well prepared coat a deep shade of red so some tabby marking to be seen but this is quite acceptable at her age and with a deep rich red colour. Compact  shape and good weight very easy to handle.
2ND DAVIES MIDLANDER MAKING RIPPLES
Another young female a 10 month old tortoiseshell exotic. Good head type , plenty of width between her ears, round orange eyes, short nose and level bite. Coat was quite well intermingled with red against black but it was quite pale . She also needed a little more colour to her face . Plush textured coat standing well. Quite nervous today looked far more relaxed in the safety of her pen.
AC MAIDEN CAT
1ST MORRIS COUNTRYGIRL CHERRYBLOSSOM
2ND DAVIES MIDLANDER MAKING RIPPLES
BREEDERS KITTEN
1ST STEWART’S BARLEYFIELDS RIVER DANCE
A very well grown orange eyed exotic male very nearly 8months old. Sparkling white coat , plush texture standing well. Round head with good width between his ears , which were standing a little proud.  Large orange eyes, short nose , bite under shot would not like it to go any further. Strong physique , good bone. Good temperament.
AC VISITORS KITTEN
1ST STEWART’S BARLEYFIELDS RIVER DANCE
AC ARSTOCRAT
1ST TONKS GR CH ZENDIQUE ATZAR ISBORN
Very handsome blue spotted tabby  exotic see Imperial class
AC NEUTER NOT HAVIND WON A PC
1ST SMITH’S ALTHALUS SWEETPEA
AC NOVICE NEUTER
1ST SMITH’S ALTHALUS SWEETPEA
Pretty 2.4 years old choc tortie  tabby & white exotic female .Not often we see this colour combination. Lovely vibrate colours against white. Plush textured coat standing well. Pretty face unfortunately she had a sore eye, ulcer so one eye didn’t open fully so detracting from her appearance. Hope to see her again when her eye has healed.
AC MAIDEN NEUTER
1ST SMITH’S ALTHALUS SWEETPEA
AC SENIOR NEUTER
1ST HOOTON’S IGRPR KHANATE GALANDORA
Very pretty black & white exotic 4.5 y Lovely head type , good width between neat ears. Bold orange eyes, acceptable bite, fat cheeks and ample chin.  Plush textured dense black coat, with white to face, chest ,tummy and all limbs. Just conforms to the SOP. Substantial build thick bone and broad short tail.

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Mrs L Studer

Thank you for the invitation to judge at this well attended show, superb lunch, also special thanks to my daughter Joanne who travelled up with me to steward, you did a excellent job in handling the cats just could not get you to put them back in the pen.
OPEN CLASSES
SIAMESE/BALINESE IMPERIAL GRAND PREMIER MALE:
IMP PR MR DAVIES GR PR RENDZINA CAPTIAN SCARLET 32a MN 21.04.05.  Well I made him up to imperial and I was very pleased to do so he looked really super today, handsome red point, good length wedge with small pinch, large open based well placed ears, oval mid blue eyes just require a little more depth of colour, small bump on the back of his head, profile straight, level bite, chin ok, elegant neck, long muscular body tall legs oval paws, extra long tapering tail, lightly shaded slightly long soft coat. Shown as always perfectly a credit to his owners, very relaxed and easy to handle.
RES MR SHAWLEY'S UK GR PR HIGHIQ XTRAVAGANZA 32/1 M 18.05.05.  Another impressive lad and an old friend of mine, handsome seal tabby with good overall type and style, gorgeous expressive deep blue oval eyes, unfortunately he is very shaded now, which put him in second place today, excellent temperament and perfect condition.
FOREIGN WHITE KITTEN:
1 & BOB MR & MRS ABBOTT’S TILDEN WHISPERING CHENAZZ 35 F 21.09.08.  Well developed balanced kitten, strong head, large ears with excellent width and flare, oriental shape and set oriental blue eyes, straight profile level bite, firm chin, elegant neck, long firm body, fine legs, neat paws, long thin tail, pristine short white close coat, delightful temperament tip top condition.
ORIENTAL BLACK KITTEN MALE:
1 & BOB MR & MRS LORD’S DRUIDSWAY BLACKPANTHER 37 M 07.05.08.  Stylish lad, long wedge with small pinch, broad topline large open based well set ears, oriental shape and set pale green eyes, small bump on the back of head, profile raised between eyes, bite level chin ebbs slightly, graceful neck, long well toned body, fine legs, spoon paws, extra long thin tail, glossy jet black sound coat, relaxed and easy to handle shown and presented well.
ORIENTAL BLACK KITTEN FEMALE:
1 MRS HUDSON'S SHADOWSQUAD BLACK PEARL 37 F 15.08.08.  Oriental black, short wedge with small pinch making her look slightly square in the muzzle, good size open based well set ears, small eyes of pale green, almost straight profile, level bite, chin ok, slender neck, well nourished body, dainty legs and paws, long tapering tail, jet black sound coat just a little open today, delightful temperament, good condition.
ORIENTAL CLASSIC & MACKEREL TABBY KITTEN:
1 & BOB MRS CRUDEN’S OOPSEEIDEE MAKING WAVES 41n MN 16.06.08.  Caramel classic tabby of overall good type and style, short little wedge with small pinch, good size open based well positioned ears, bright green expressive oriental shape and set eyes, straight profile, bite level, firm chin elegant, good neck, long well covered body, long tapering ringed tail with solid tip, warm brownish grey coat with a light metallic sheen, two unbroken necklaces excellent oysters with no agouti invasion, the butterflies were still developing and extremely faint, clear "m" and facial markings good, lines over head and excellent clear spine lines, beige tummy with a few spots, superb sleek coat, confident kitten shown and presented well.
TABBY POINT KITTEN MALE:
1 & BOB MR MUSSON'S MAFDET MCTABBY 32/1 M 1105.08.  Super kitten with overall balanced type, strong even wedge, broad topline, large open based well set ears, small skull depression, expressive almond shaped vibrant blue eyes, roman profile level bite chin ok, sitting a bit hunched up today so his neck looked short, long well covered body, fine legs oval paws, long tapering half ringed tail with a dorsal line, warm seal brown tabby markings, clear thumb prints whisker spots, single ribbons, leg and arm bracelets, been in the wars a few war wounds evident, short close beige coat, quite tense today, shown and presented well.
TABBY POINT KITTEN FEMALE:
1 MRS PALMER'S STYPERON TOP - DRAWER 32/1 F 01.07.08.  Well not a lot has changed since last I saw her, I do love her but she doesn’t conform to the standard. Her ears are too big and too low set, they tip over making her look out of balance, they seem to be getting bigger, short small wedge, gorgeous deep blue expressive eyes, roman profile, level bite , chin ok, excellent seal brown clear tabby markings looking very cute in her work of art bed, delightful temperament and perfect condition.
2 MRS HIRST’S TOGHAR MAID TOORDER 32/1 F 12.10.08.  Only just old enough, pretty seal tabby dainty baby, short wedge with small pinch, large well set ears, eyes held slightly open of pale bright blue, straight profile, level bite firm chin, slender neck, svelte body, dainty legs and spoon paws, tapering tail could do with an inch but ringed to the tip, warm seal brown tabby markings, soft beige baby coat, alert baby with a lovely temperament, shown and presented beautifully.
SEAL POINT NEUTER MALE:
1 PR & BOB MRS COPELAND’S FLOWERDEN GTX PECTATIONS 24 MN 02.02.08.  Handsome elegant young chap, long head, broad topline, very large well set ears in line with the wedge, oriental slanted eyes of mid blue, roman profile, level bite chin ebbs slightly, elegant neckline, extra long well toned body, tall legs, oval paws,, long tapering tail, seal brown points colour, lovely long stockings, coat short and close lying. Quite heavily shaded and rather cold in tone, laid back and easy to handle, shown and presented as always perfectly.
2 MRS WESTOBY’S TINTALLY WAYFARER 24 MN 12.10.00.  Mature boy not very happy today, long rather square wedge, good size ears set high, mid blue oriental eyes, uneven profile, level bite with fangs, chin ok, well nourished body sturdy legs and paws, tail to balance dense dark points, shaded coat, shown and presented well.
SEAL POINT FEMALE:
1 PR MR & MRS GOURLEY & WARD’S UK GR CH SHERMESE PEPPERMINT FN 17.04.03.  I love this mature seal point lady and I have written about her many times before, but she got pipped at the post today by a young man, excellent strong head, deep blue oriental eyes, quite large well set ears rather pointy now, always shown in super condition a credit too her owners.
BLUE POINT NEUTER:
1 PR MISS BLACKBURN’S PLEZETONE PARDON MY FRENCH 24a FN 18.04.07.  I did deliberate for some time before awarding the certificate but I was feeling kind today. Nothing exaggerated about this blue point neuter, long wedge with pinch, good size ears requiring more width between for length of wedge, deep set bright blue eyes set well, uneven profile, level bite chin ok, elegant neck, long body, fine legs spoon paws, long tapering tail, medium blue matching points colour, short soft coat with tonal shading, delightful temperament shown and prepared well.
ANY COLOUR DEBUTANTE CAT:
1 MISS LLOYD’S SEIDO SPEEDWAY 37 M 13.04.08.  Well developed young man only nine months old. Long wedge narrow on muzzle, broad topline, large open based well placed ears with tufts, olive green almond shaped eyes, level bite elegant neck long well toned body, tall legs oval paws long tapering tail, coat jet black just a little dull with a small amount of dandruff and white scattered hairs evident, relaxed and easy to handle, shown and presented well.
2 MRS BENNETT'S TIJANMEEK WHATAFELLA 37FN M 17.04.08.  Elegant oriental apricot of overall good type, medium length wedge with small pinch, good size ears requiring more width between, expressive lovely pale green eyes, dip in profile, level bite, firm chin, slender neck, svelte body, fine legs, spoon paws, tapering tail to balance, hot apricot sound coat with a small amount of surface tabby markings evident, the coat was short and close lying, relaxed and easy to handle, shown and presented well.
3 MR REDFERAN’S ADAJAN PACHULI 48h F 16.04.08.  Chocolate tortie and white bicolour, short wedge, pink nose small ears requiring more width at the base and between, eyes held rather open but of good olive green colour with a slight worried look, straight profile, level bite, chin ok, slender neck, compact well nourished body, dainty legs and paws short thick tail, rich warm chestnut brown patched coat with shades of reds, the white was well distributed throughout, she had a white tummy at least a third of the coat was white, delightful temperament tip top condition.
ANY COLOUR MAIDEN CAT:
1 MISS LLOYD’S SEIDO SPEEDWAY 37 M 13.04.08. 
ANY COLOUR DEBUTANTE KITTEN:
1 MR & MRS LYNN’S FISEPO LEGSBY-LUCINDA 48-40e F 12.07.08.  Attractive bicolour seal tortie and white, strong head large wide at the base ears that require a touch more width between, gorgeous deep blue expressive eyes, strong profile, level bite firm chin, graceful neckline, long well covered body, sturdy legs and oval paws, tapering tail to balance. Black, red and white mask and coat, lovely blaze down her nose, a very good distribution of white about half in total, white legs and white undercarriage, the coat was short and close lying and extremely glossy, delightful temperament and pristine condition.
2 MR & MRS ABBOTT’S TILDEN WHISPERING CHENAZZ 35 F 21.09.08.  Stylish chocolate spotted tabby, short head with tiny pinch, large open based well placed ears, almond shaped deep green eyes of excellent setting, straight profile, level bite firm chin, slender neck, svelte body, dainty legs and paws, tapering tail with good rings, rich warm chestnut brown tabby markings, double ribbons, clear "m" and a single broken necklace, the spine line was quite solid and there wasn’t any spots on the shoulders as yet but she's only three months old, there was spots on the sides but there was some linkage evident the ground colour was a warm bronze, although the coat was a little long and slightly open but it was cold today, delightful temperament, hopefully the pattern will sort itself out as she gets older. Shown and presented well.
3 MRS HIRST’S TOGHAR INSTYLE 38b F 12.10.08. 
ANY COLOUR MAIDEN KITTEN:
1 MRS WEBB’S PIPPASTRO BLUECALIFORNIA 62 20a M 17.09.08.  Super type oriental longhair just the pattern not too good at present but hopefully it will sort itself out as he gets older. Short strong head, large well set open based well furnished ears in line with the wedge, deep green almond shaped expressive eyes, almost straight profile, level bite, chin requires more depth, elegant neck, long well covered body, sturdy legs, large tufted paws tail to balance with plume developing, good blue coat, the length still developing, it was fine and silky and laying flat along the spine line, the tabby markings weren’t very clear and the coat wasn’t sound, I think it showed signs of becoming a shaded in places, time will tell. Superb temperament tip top condition.
2 MR & MRS LYNN’S FISEPO LEGSBY-LUCINDA 48 40e F 12.07.08
ANY COLOUR DEBUTANTE KITTEN:
1 MRS HIRST’S TOGHAR MAID TOORDER 321 F 12.10.08. 
2 MS HANDLEY'S BABADAE MIDSUMERNITEDREAM 24 F 25.08.08.  Seal point kitten she was a little wriggler. Short wedge with pinch, ears large and open based with excellent width and flare, eyes of good oriental shape and set cornflower blue in colour, they were rather mucky today and needed a bit of a clean, straight profile, level bite, firm chin, slender neck, long well covered body dainty legs and paws long thin tail, dense seal brown points colour, soft baby coat just rather cold at present, shown and presented well.
3 MRS JONES’ SARAMESE ALWAYSONMYMIND 24c F 16.08.08.  Gorgeous typy lilac point kitten, unfortunately her bite was undershot at present (my reason for third place).
ANY COLOUR MAIDEN NEUTER:
1 MR & MRS GOURLEY & WARD’S UK GRD CH SHERMESE PEPPERMINT 24 FN 17.04.03. 
2 MR & MISS LAMBERT & CRAWLEY’S JOHPAS SONNYDAZE 32fn MN 03.03.08
3 MR & MRS WEBSTER’S NANPEMA RED RUMBA 32a MN 14.02.08

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Mrs J Tonkinson

My sincere thanks to Beryl and all her team for the kind invitation to judge once again at this friendly show, the warm hospitality and most enjoyable lunch. Richard Lord was my very able steward, but we judges have to form an orderly queue to enlist his services these days, thank you Richard I shall wait patiently for my next turn.

ORIENTAL IMPERIAL GRAND CHAMPION MALE
1 IGR WITHHELD HAGGAR’S GR CH SUSPIRIA SIMPLY SOLARUS 37r M 21/4/07 lovely friendly lad with broad medium length head and large flared ears, almost straight profile with pale green oriental eyes, quite good chin and level bite. Good length of body and quite muscular but I felt that his coat was rather open and inclined to be greasy today which made his normal soft rosy mushroom colour appear almost two toned in the hall light. Long slender legs with neat oval paws and I would have liked another inch on his tail for balance and he has a touch of stud tail at the base. He is a lovely lad but I just didn’t feel he was in the peak of condition today for such a high award, sorry.

ORIENTAL LILAC ADULT
1 CC & BOB HAGGAR’S CH SEIDO SLIPSTREAM 29c M 19/4/06 handsome mature boy with broad top of head and large well set flared ears, medium length masculine wedge oriental set green eyes and straight profile with fair chin and level bite. Long svelte body with really short close coat that is sound to the roots although the pinkie overtones were slightly lacking in the hall light he is still Lilac. Slender long legs and neat paws again I would have just liked a fraction more on his tail for complete balance, but good natured and well presented.

ORIENTAL FAWN ADULT
BOB HAGGAR’S GR CH SUSPIRIA SIMPLY SOLARUS 37r

ORIENTAL BI-COLOUR ADULT MALE
1 IC & BOB BENNETT’S ADAJAN SAYNT GEORGE 48 38d M 23/4/07 quite pleasing red tabby and white boy with good balance to his head and large well placed ears. Oriental green eyes and straight profile with good chin and level bite although his white chin is dirty, he also has white on his cheeks and a blaize down his nose. Slender long body with red saddle area which appears to be spotted pattern with clear white from his chin right through his tummy and lower flanks, long legs and neat oval paws with patches of red. His red tail was rather fluffy with some stud tail at the base, he is a slightly shy gentle boy who being majority white would benefit from a little more time being given to his preparation.

ORIENTAL BI-COLOUR ADULT FEMALE
1 IC REDFEARN’S ADAJAN PACHULI 48h F 16/4/08 sweet natured modest little girl who is only just adult, medium length even wedge with large flared ears and pale green oriental eyes that appeared slightly full at first but improved as she relaxed, straight profile with good chin and bite, her face is mostly white with patches of red and chocolate over the top of her head and patches on her back but the majority of her body is white as are her long legs and neat paws with just a few tiny patches of colour on all four legs and mostly chocolate tail which I would have just liked a fraction longer.

ORIENTAL LONGHAIR KITTEN
1 & BOB WEBB’S PIPPASTRO BLUECALIFORNIA 62 20a super little baby boy with excellent head and huge ears well set and with tufts at the tips. Wonderful deep green oriental eyes and straight profile with good chin and level bite and full facial tabby markings. Nicely grown for his age two broken necklaces on chest and the spine line is quite dense and broad with little evidence of breaking although there appear to be some surface stripes on his lower flanks, cool beige ground colour with soft blue pattern, coat length is yet to fully develop, long legs and neat paws with leg bracelets and vague tail rings but only the start of plumage. It is difficult to say at this age but I do feel he will probably prove to be a shaded rather than any other tabby pattern.

ORIENTAL LILAC NEUTER
BOB LORD’S IMP GR PR TENAJ PINK PANTHER 29c MN 21/9/05 lovely laid back lilac boy that there is little to add from previous reports, lovely head and well placed large ears when relaxed, excellent deep green eyes straight profile good chin and level bite. Strong long svelte body and short close sound coat that I must say absolutely shone with condition today, he really is at his peak now, slender legs neat paws and lovely long whip tail.

ORIENTAL BI-COLOUR NEUTER
1 IC & BOB READ’S ADAJAN CAPABILITY BROWN 48 38b MN 23/4/07 handsome chocolate spotted tabby and white boy with lovely head and large ears which were of good set when he relaxed, oriental green eyes and straight profile with good chin and bite. White muzzle area running right through chest and tummy region and chocolate spotted tabby on back and flanks, well broken spine line but the spotting could have been slightly better defined but just acceptable. Long legs and neat paws with white on all four feet, long whip tail that is well ringed, quite a shy young man but well presented and very gentle.
2 SOUTHALL’S SENSAY SQUADRON LEADER 48 40 MN 26/6/07 seal point Bi-colour boy reasonable wedge with large ears that he carried slightly high although the set improved as he relaxed, eyes quite full and I felt quite pale blue, straight profile with reasonable depth of chin and clean bite, white on cheeks and seal brown nose. Long slender body with almost completely white short close coat with just a couple of patches of cream on his back, slender long legs with neat paws seal brown points colour all broken with white and long whippy seal tail, a nice boy but for me I was just disappointed with his eye colour.

CARAMEL POINT SIAMESE KITTEN
1 & BOB MASON’S EPITOME DREAMWEAVER 24n F 14/7/08 stylish young lady with lovely head well balanced with large wide based ears nicely set to follow the lines of the wedge. Oriental bright clear mid blue eyes of good shape when relaxed, straight profile with good chin and level bite and well developed even coloured caramel mask. Slender long body of good size and weight with clear magnolia coat really short and close lying in lovely condition, long legs with neat oval paws and well developed and matched caramel stockings and excellent length of whip like tail, good presentation and excellent temperament.
2 BROOKS MYASAMA MARCELLINA 24n F 5/8/08 slightly younger but well grown young lady very friendly, moderate even wedge head with large ears wide at base but she was inclined to bonnet them. Clear bright mid blue eyes fractionally full, almost straight profile with good depth of chin and level bite and well developed even toned caramel mask. Long slender body with clear magnolia coat that was slightly long and rather open and fluffy probably through the lack of warmth in the hall. Slender long legs with neat paws and caramel stockings that are well matched for colour and good length of whip tail, nicely presented.

BALINESE KITTEN MALE
These two kittens were in my Open classes and this is the way I did place them.
1 & BOB WEBB’S PIPPASTRO BOLSHOI 61n M 7/6/08 very nice young man of excellent size and condition for his age, well balanced head with large flared and tufted ears well set. Straight profile with good depth of chin and level bite and well developed caramel mask, oriental eye set and shape although I would have preferred a deeper shade of blue it is just acceptable and there is the chance that it may yet improve as he matures. Long slender body with lovely soft textured and smooth lying magnolia coat of good length for his age and development. Long slender legs and big powerful paws with tufts developing he shows all the signs of being a big lad when fully grown, long tail that is not quite a full plume yet but getting there and well matched caramel point colour.

BALINESE KITTEN FEMALE
2 1st  WITHHELD WEBB’S PIPPASTROMARINSKY 61b F 7/6/08 not a very happy young lady compared to her brother, quite nice head for balance although slightly shorter wedge, large flared ears well set and wonderful deep blue oriental eyes with straight profile good chin and level bite. However, her mask is really very dark chocolate, almost seal brown in colour. Long body with fine silky smooth and flowing clear ivory coat of good length for her age, slender legs with tufted toes. Her paws and her well developed tail plume are quite a pale chocolate. While I realise that the chocolate points are often paler than the mask at this stage I felt that there was such a wide contrast between the colour of her mask and points that I felt I had no option but to withhold first place.

AC ORIENTAL ADULT NOT HAVING WON A CC
1 BENNETT’S TIJANMEEK WHATAFELLA 37fn M 17/4/08 handsome young apricot boy with nice wedge of balance and large flared and well placed ears. Straight profile with quite good chin and level bite with oriental set olive green eyes. Slender long body that is perhaps slightly fine as yet but at just on 9months he has lots of time to grow in yet, short close coat sound to roots and good apricot colouration. Long legs with neat oval paws and good length of whippy tail to balance, lovely temperament and condition.
2 WESTOBY’S SOLARUS FUNNYHONEY 37y F 21/3/08 quite pretty young fawn tortie queen with lovely head and huge wide based ears with straight profile good chin and level bite, however today her eyes appeared rather too yellow tone to give her the benefit of he doubt in the hall lighting which is such a pity because I do remember them being green when she was still a kitten. Slender body of good length and substance with nicely mingled fawn and apricot coat that is short close and sound in excellent condition, long legs with neat paws and lovely long whip tail, super nature.
AC ORIENTAL SELF ADULT
1 ARMITAGE’S CH CHAPELROSE OHMEOHMY 37a M 13/11/07 lovely stylish blue boy with excellent head and huge wide based ears, wonderful deep green oriental eyes and lovely profile, he could perhaps have a little more depth to his chin but the bite is level. Long slender svelte body with a really short close lying coat that is sound too the roots if slightly darker blue than desired, slender long legs with neat paws and wonderful long whippy tail. Shown in the peak of condition and excellent temperament.

AC ORIENTAL SELF KITTEN
1 LORD’S DRUIDSWAY BLACK PANTHER 37 MN 7/5/08 super black boy of excellent type, well balanced long wedge with huge wide based ears and deep green oriental eyes, lovely strong profile with good chin and level bite. Slender long body with good muscle tone and dense black coat short an close lying with an almost patent leather shine. Really long slender legs with neat paws and a whip tail that goes on for ever, excellent temperament and presentation.
2 HUDSON’S SHADOWSQUAD BLACK PEARL 37 F 15/8/08 sweet little baby girl with moderate even wedge and large ears that are quite well set, oriental pale green eyes with straight profile good chin and level bite. Proportionate length of body with dense black coat sound to roots, short and close lying, slender legs with dainty little paws and lovely long whip tail to balance in lovely condition and nicely presented.

AC ORIENTAL NON-BREEDERS NEUTER
1 LORD’S IMP GR PR TENAJ PINK PANTHER 29c MN
2 HALLIDAY’S PR TOHGAR TERRCOTA 37d MN 16/7/07 lovely stylish red boy very friendly, good head with huge flared ears and straight profile with good chin and level bite and pale green oriental eyes. Good neck and body lines, well muscled with short close rich red coat sound to roots, slender legs and neat paws with lovely long whippy tail to balance, excellent temperament and presentation, just lost out a fraction on maturity.
3 MANSFIELD’S TOHGAR SERENGETI 37d MN 18/3/08 another red boy also very promising for his age but slightly out classed by the older boys just now. Good head with large well placed ears, oriental green eyes and straight profile with good chin and bite. Long body with rich red coat that is short, close and sound to the roots, he just needs to fill out a little more. Slender legs with neat oval paws and lovely long whippy tail, nicely presented.           

AC SIAMESE JUNIOR ADULT
1 BROWNING’S GR CH PIPPASTRO HAWKMOTH 61n M 5/5/07 wonderful caramel point boy with excellent head and huge tufted ears well set and strong roman profile. Bright clear mid blue oriental eyes, good depth of chin and clean level bite with complete caramel mask. Huge long body with good muscle tone and lovely soft textured, flowing and smooth lying clear magnolia coat in excellent condition. Slender long legs with broad tufted feet and fully plumed tail, all points being well matched for caramel colour, excellent personality and presentation.
2 COOK’S GR CH JOHPAS LOOKSLIKEGOLD 32a M 18/4/07 a rather anxious young man when I came to him he had been upset by his neighbours which was a pity. Good head with balance and large wide based ears well set, lovely bright blue oriental eyes and almost straight profile with a bump on his nose, quite nice depth of chin and level bite and basically complete, lightly dusted on red mask. Solid long powerful and muscular body with wonderful short close lying off white coat in excellent condition, slender long legs with slightly paler red stockings and neat paws with lovely length of whippy tail to balance, he ran the winner very close.
3 BROCK’S MEILLAND TRULY-TEMPTING 32b1 F 17/8/07 quite stylish seal tortie point young queen with nicely balanced wedge and large wide based ears with width across the top line, Lovely deep blue oriental eyes and straight profile with good chin and bite, full seal tortie mask with quite pleasing expression of red on both her mask and ears. Slender body of good weight and short close cream coat that has some light tonal shading, long legs and neat paws with good length of tail to balance and breaks of colour on all points with flashes of red.
4 ROBINSON’S PIPPASTRO BALI DANCER 61e F 22/11/07 slightly upset young lady with quite good balance to her head and large well placed flared ears. Wonderful deep blue oriental eyes with a wicked expression, straight profile with good chin and bite although appearing fractionally sharp in the muzzle, full seal tortie mask with lots of red. Long body of good tone with smooth lying flowing coat of quite good length, she is quite shaded along her flanks but still a good degree of contrast. Slender long legs with tufted feet and full plumed tail all well matched for colour with good distribution of red and seal brown on all points.
NOT PLACED
FOSTER’S BOSSSKIP LOTTIE 24a F 27/1/08 modest young lady with medium length wedge and large ears that she was inclined to carry slightly high, lovely clear mid blue oriental eyes and straight profile with good chin and level bite, full blue mask which is really quite a good soft toned blue. Long body and an almost completely clear coat a fraction long but good condition a lie with excellent contrast, slender legs with neat paws and quite nice length of whip tail and all her points are well matched in the same soft tone of blue, sweet natured girl.
WITHERS SAMSARA CHARME 31.1 M 5/12/07 seal tabby point young boy who is rather effeminate at the moment, quite a long wedge with large ears wide at base, oriental eyes of quite a strong bright blue and straight profile, but rather sharp in the muzzle with a weak chin and his bite is undershot at present, full facial tabby markings present. Long slender body with really short clear coat but he needs to fill out and muscle up, long legs with neat paws and good leg bracelets, wonderful length of whip tail. Sweet natured young boy who really is very immature, it is to be hoped that his bite levels out.

AC ADOLESCENT SIAMESE ADULT
1 WITHERS STYPERSON STARGAZER 31.1 F 26/1 08 rather pretty young seal tabby point queen with lovely head of length and balance with large wide based ears showing thumb prints. Oriental set bright blue eyes and straight profile with good chin and level bite and full facial tabby pattern, M to brow, eye ribbons and whisker spots. Long slender body but with good muscle tone and short close lying clear cream coat, slender legs with neat paws and well defined leg barring and well ringed long whippy tail, excellent temperament and presentation.
2 FOSTER’S BOSSSKIP LOTTIE 24a

AC 32 SERIES ADULT
These first three girls were very close for style condition and temperament, it just came down to my personal preference for colour distribution in tortie
1 MEE’S KINGSHAVEN HONEYBABE 32b8 F 20/4/08 very pretty caramel tortie point young queen who is only just adult, lovely even type showing good balance to her head and large wide based ears well set. Oriental bright clear blue eyes of good colour and straight profile with good chin and even bite, full mask showing breaks in colour with caramel and apricot. Nicely grown long body of substance and clear magnolia coat short and close lying in lovely condition, slender long legs and neat paws and good length of whip tail, all points showing breaks in colour including some apricot, a very promising young lady.
2 MASON’S CH EPITOME SWEETDREAMS 32b8 F 28/10/06 mature caramel tortie point queen with good head and large well placed wide based ears, straight profile with firm chin and bite and bright blue oriental eyes, complete caramel mask with breaks of colour I would have just liked a little more apricot. Long slender body with clear magnolia coat and short soft texture in lovely condition, slender legs with neat oval paws and long whippy tail all points have clear breaks in colour, well presented and good natured.
3 BROCK’S CH KARAMUSHI TUTI FRUITY 32b1 F 4/8/07 seal tortie point queen with lovely head and large well placed ears, deep blue oriental eyes and good profile with firm chin and level bite, full seal mask with breaks in colour but to my eye a rather black and white impression I would have liked to see some red. Lovely length of body with short close lying coat some tonal shading but in excellent condition, long slender legs and neat paws with lovely long whippy tail, all her points are well matched with good breaks of colour but I really would have liked to see some red.
4 BROWN’S ADSETAM JOSEPHINE SUNBEAM 32a F 26/11/06 modest little red point queen who was rather overshadowed by her competitors in this class. Quite a short head with large ears that she carried slightly high, full pale blue eyes almost straight profile with firm chin and level bite and full red mask. She really needs more body length and her off white coat is slightly long and inclined to be fluffy in texture although it appears clear of any shading. Slender legs and neat little paws with paler red stockings and I would have liked another inch on the length of her tail, lovely friendly nature nicely presented.

AC SIAMESE MAIDEN KITTEN
1 MASON’S EPITOME PACHAMAMA 32b4 F 9/7/08 quite pretty young lady of good size for her age, moderate even wedge with large well placed wide based ears, lovely deep blue oriental eyes and straight profile with good chin and level bite with well developed lilac and cream tortie mask. Slender long body and clear magnolia coat short and close lying in lovely condition, long legs with dainty little paws and soft lilac toned and cream tortie stocking with lovely length of whip tail to balance, nice presentation lovely nature.
2 BROOKS MYASAMA MARCELLINA 24n F
3 DUNSTALL’S INCAWOOD PIXIE OF ELANESSE 24 F 15/5/08 modest little seal point girl with short wedge and large ears carried quite tall, full almost round pale blue eyes and a dip in her profile and quite a broad muzzle, her chin in firm and the bite level, well developed dark seal almost black mask that is cool toned. Reasonable length of body and almost white coat in good condition if a fraction long and she is of generally nice size for her age. Long legs with neat paws and quite nice length of tail with well matched seal points, I just felt the overall impression of colour was rather black and white, she has a lovely temperament desperate to please.

AC SIAMESE NON-BREEDERS NEUTER
1 BENNETT’S CH DAZZLING SWEETALKING GUY 32.8 MN 21/2/07 lovely handsome caramel tabby point boy with excellent head and huge wide based ears with thumb prints and good width across the top line. Oriental set deep blue eyes with single ribbons scarab to brow with lovely even profile, firm chin and level bite and whisker spots. Elegant neck lines and long svelte body his coat is really short and close lying with some light tonal shading but in lovely condition. Slender long legs with good barring and neat paws and wonderful length of well ringed whip like tail, such a laid back gentle boy.
2 HOCKEN’S PR EPITOME SUNDANCE 32a MN 28/10/06 handsome red point  boy with lovely head and large wide based ears of good set, bright clear blue oriental eyes slightly deep set and straight profile with good chin and bite with complete red mask. Elegant long neck and body lines with short close coat that is nearer to cream in colour but essentially clear of any shading. Slender long legs with neat paws and well defined red stockings and wonderfully long expressive tail, lovely temperament and presentation.
3 WESTOBY’S TINTALLY WAYFARER 24 MN 14/10/00 rather cross seal point boy who was non too happy at being taken out of retirement, quite a short head with large ears that he carried rather high, almost round eyes of bright mid blue, dip in profile, quite good chin and his bite appears level and a full black mask. Reasonable length of body with a very shaded short coat with almost no contrast, long legs and black stockings and long black tail, he really didn’t want to be here.

AC SIAMESE JUNIOR NEUTER
1 BENNETT’S CH DAZZLING SWEETALKING GUY 32.8 MN
2 COPELAND’S FLOWERDEW GTX PECTATIONS 24 MN 2/2/08 very handsome young seal point boy who just lost out that fraction on maturity in this class but nonetheless he has a lovely strong head with huge well placed ears and deep blue oriental eyes with roman profile and reasonable depth of chin with level bite and full warm seal brown mask. Slender long svelte body and short close lying coat that is quite shaded but there s still an acceptable degree of contrast, Slender legs and neat oval paws with well matched seal stockings and excellent length of whip like tail to balance, lovely temperament and condition.

AC ADOLESCENT NEUTER
1 LAMBERT & COWLEY’S JOHPAS SONNTDAZE 32fn MN 3/3/08 lovely gentle young boy who is absolutely huge for his age, excellent head with large wide based ears of good set, oriental eye set and shape of mid blue I would have just liked a little more sparkle to them, straight profile good chin and clean bite with basically complete apricot mask. Huge long body with excellent short close coat that is fairly shaded but super condition, slender legs with neat paws and long whip like tail all well matched points for colour. Lovely temperament and condition I just feel that his owners will have to watch his weight or he could just lose the overall elegance.

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Mr A Welsh

AC BRITISH IMPERIAL GRAND CHAMPION MALE:  Two very nice boys was quite hard to choose between them.
IGCC CHANCE’S GR CH LYNBRO MISTER MAGNUM (31a) 31/03/07 Male. Very nice blue white Bi coloured boy with pleasing round British head, neat well set ears with good width between, round deep gold eyes, full cheeks & level bite. Solid well developed muscular body supported on short strong legs. Coat short dense & crisp in texture, good balance medium sound blue & sparkling white, between ½ & 1/3 white. Tail of correct length, thick at base, rounded tip. Good temperament a pleasure to handle.
RIGCC WANDBY’S GR CH MEWSOS RORY MACGREGOR (15c) 22/05/02 Male. Another very nice lad, good round with neat will placed ears set well apart, round pale gold eyes, full cheeks & level bite. Well grown solid body with short strong legs. Coat short but slightly soft, sound medium lilac, Thick tail of correct length/. Good temperament.
BSH CREAM MALE:
1 CC KIRK & JUHASZ’S MOVIESTARS LEDGEND MAKER (17) 14/02/08 Male. Young cream lad still maturing, round head with net ears, round copper eyes, cheeks filling out well, strong chin, level bite. Good solid body developing well, short strong legs. Coat short & dense, almost sound medium cream, showing some ghost markings. Good tail. Happy easy to handle lad.
BOB KINGSWELL’S CH LORASTON GRETA GARBO (17) 17/04/07 Female. Round head & neat ears, round copper eyes, full cheeks & level bite. Solid well developed body with short strong legs. Coat short dense sound medium cream. Good thick tail. Easy to handle.
BSH BLUE CREAM ADULT:
1 CC & BOB BROWN’S PINEMARTIN (28) 02/07/06 Female. Pleasing round head & neat well set ears, round deep gold eyes, full cheeks & level bite. Solid body of good size for age, developing well, short strong legs. Coat short & dense, medium blue well mingled with medium cream. Good thick tail of correct length. Happy to easy to handle girl.
BSH BLUE TORTIE & WHITE ADULT:
1 CC & BOB Not Awarded WILD’S APATCHICAT WALTZING MATILDA (22a) 25/01/08 Female. Very small for age needs to mature still has that kitten look, good head shape with neat ears, round gold eyes, cheeks filing out, level bite. Solid compact body with short legs. Coat short & dense, medium blue & slightly hot cream, blue slightly mingled with cream & white. Good tail. Happy girl.
BSH BI COLOUR KITTEN:
1 BOB PARRISH’S PARDILLEO BEAU JANGLES (31a) 18/09/08 Male. Very nice young lad of good size for age, round head & neat ears, round gold eyes, full cheeks & level bite. Solid body of good size with short strong legs. Coat short & dense, sound medium blue & just enough sparkling white. Good tail. Easy to handle kitten.
BSH BLACK NEUTER:
BOB ANDERSON-CARTER’ PR ROCADANNE BLACKJACK (15) 04/10/07 Male. Good round head & neat ears, round gold eyes, full cheeks & level bite. Solid well developed body with short strong legs. Coat short & dense sound black. Good thick tail. Happy lad.
BSH BLACK SILVER TABBY NEUTER MALE:
1 PC Not awarded TOZER’S LIMATZ POTAWATOMI (18) 21/11/07 Male. Head still to mature, neat ears, round eyes two tone greed in centre & pale hazel on the outer edge, cheeks still to fill out, level bite. Solid body with short legs. Coat slightly long & soft lacking body, good contrast but poor pattern, oysters incomplete etc. Correct length of tail. Good temperament.
BSH BLACK SILVER TABBY NEUTER FEMALE:
1 PC & BOB LEONARD’S CH CRAYGEES SILVER TRINITY (18) 01/10/05 female. Good size round head & neat well set ears, round green eyes, full cheeks & level bite. Good solid body well developed, short strong legs. Coat short & dense with good contrast & pattern. Good tail length. Easy to handle girl.
BSH BLACK TIPPED NEUTER:
1 PC & BOB FARMER’S FARJEM TARANTELLA (39) 03/07/04 Female. Round head & neat ears, round green eyes, full cheeks & level bite. Body slightly small but compact, short strong legs. Coat reasonably short, even black tipping, dense. Good tail. Happy girl.
BSH NON BREEDERS ADULT:.
1 CHANCE’S GR CH LYNBRO MISTER MAGNUM (31a) 31/03/07 Male.
2 KINGSWELL’S CH LORASTON GRETA GARBO (17) 17/04/07 Female.
3 WANDBY’S GR CH MEWSOS RORY MACGREGOR (15c) 22/05/02 Male.
BSH MAIDEN ADULT:
1 BURNELL’S CERINDACATDEARMAURICE (40/7) 16/04 08 Male. Good round head & neat ears, round pale blue eyes, full cheeks, level bite. Solid well developed body with short strong legs. Coat short & dense, good mask & points. Tail correct length. Easy to handle.
2 KELLY’S ZINGFRO AMBASSADORSLEGACY (16) 07/09/07 Male. Very nice blue boy with good size round head & neat ears, round deep gold eyes& full cheeks, level bite. Solid well developed body with short strong legs. Coat short & dense, sound medium blue. Good tail. Happy lad.
3  JAY’S JANSTAN JUST LUVSTOBOOGIE (40/9) 24/04/08 Female.
BSH MAIDEN KITTEN:
1 COX’S RIOPUR RAMBLING ROSE (28) 28/05/08 Female. Nice young girl with round head & neat ears, round gold eyes, full cheeks & level bite. Good solid body developing well, short legs. Coat short & dense, well mingled , good texture. Correct tail length. Good temperament.
2 BREWER’S RALPHANN LADY SAPPHIRE (16) 26/07/08 Female.
3 FARMER’S PENNYDOWN XFACTOR (39) 12/07/08 Male.
BSH AC NEUTER:
1 BLATHERWICK’S PR ADUISH ARRAMINTO (40/3) 26/07/06 Male. Good round head with neat ears, round pale blue eyes, full cheeks & level bite. Body developed well with short strong legs. Coat short & dense with good mask & points. Thick tail of correct length. Good temperament.
2 MOORE’S CH & GR PR VALPETINA HEIDI RAZZAMATAZ (21) 25/01/02 Female. Good round head & neat ears, round gold eyes, full cheeks & level bite. Good size solid body with short legs. Coat short & dense, well mingled. Good tail. Happy girl.
3 MARTIN’S GR CH & GRPR WELLMAR KALEIDOSCOPE (22) 29/06/96 Female.
BSH NON BREEDERS NEUTER:
1 LEONARD’S CH CRAYGEES SILVER TRINITY (18) 01/10/05 female.
2 TOZER’S LIMATZ POTAWATOMI (18) 21/11/07 Male.
BSH VETERAN NEUTER:
1 POTTS PR BROSNA MORNING SUNMEAM (16) 07/08/01 Male. Very nice big blue boy with pleasing round head& neat ears, round gold eyes, full cheeks & level bite. Solid well matured body & short strong legs. Coat short dense crisp sound medium blue. Thick tail of correct length. Good temperament.
2  MARTIN’S GR CH & GRPR WELLMAR KALEIDOSCOPE (22) 29/06/96 Female. Grand old girl have judged her many times in the past, good head with neat ears, full cheeks& level gums. Large solid body with short strong legs. Coat short & dense with good well balanced patches. Good tail. Happy old girl.

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