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14th February 2009
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Many thanks to everyone for my invitation to judge this year. I thoroughly enjoyed my stay. I was very lucky to have Marlene Laird and Eileen Hillis as stewards for the day, a brilliant team and I thank them so much for their devoted hard work and the marked catalogue at the end of the day.
AC PERSIAN SELF CHAMPION MALE:
GR CC STEWART’S GR CH LAZANE ON CLOUD NINE 2a. I have judged this lovely boy on many occasions and I was pleased to give him a further award today. He is a very lovely boy always turned out to perfection.
2 NIVEN’S CH DOLINA XCALIBAR 70 15. Sorry to withhold the reserve on this boy but he really was not in show condition on the day. He was rather lightweight and his coat was thick and very claggy. Coupled with that he was rather too undershot for my liking.
BROWN OR BLUE TABBY INC BI COLOUR MAINE COON ADULT MALE:
1 CC WILSON’S JULESCOON TOTO 64 41. Only just a year old and with some considerable maturing to do, however I considered that he was well worthy of the CC on the day. Nicely set large ears with very nice tufts and tips. I do hope that as he matures he develops further width to balance the length of his head. Very shallow concave curve to his profile with quite a good perpendicular line to his adequate depth of chin. Quite a nice squareness to his face. Long body with sturdy long legs, powerful paws with super tufts. Long tapering tail that was well furnished. Very clear classic tabby patterning with nice warm tone. Well shown apart from his tail that was showing signs of stud tail.
BOB CAMPBELL’S GR CH DOTCOM LESTER 64 41w. Very mature impressive head type on this male, and he is only 1 year 8 months. Super expression.
BROWN OR BLUE TABBY INC BI COLOUR MAINE COON ADULT FEMALE:
1 CC W/H CHAPMAN’S CHERRYBLOSSOM STARBURST 64 41gw. I was sorry to withhold on this young female but she was still quite small and I did not feel that she had the head type required. Her head shape was rather triangular without any squareness to her muzzle. Her profile was almost straight and her eyes were not the desired shape or set for a Maine Coon. She was slightly nervous to handle.
NORWEGIAN FOREST KITTEN MALE:
1 BOB BARTON’S NORGESKAUKATT SKVALASSON 67 14c 27.6.08. Green eyed white. A very attractive well developed young man with a real presence about him! Very nice triangular head shaped slightly isosceles at present, with nice width to the top of his head and quite large ears placed well apart high on his head. Showing very nice furnishings as well. Virtually straight profile with a lovely straight line from his nose to forehead. Large, expressive oval eyes that he used to his best advantage! Nice depth of chin balancing his head completely. Very well built, substantial body with deep chest. Long body and very nice length to his bushy tail. Nicely boned long limbs with tufted paws. Standing slightly higher on his back legs. Very nice coat developing, with thick, dense under coat and that coarser feeling coming down his back. Very well show pure white coat with a small black fleck on his forehead. Very self assured and with a real elegance about him.
NORWEGIAN FOREST KITTEN FEMALE:
1 HENDERSON’S NORGESKAUKATT SKVALAJENTI 67 14c 5.7.08. Green eyed white. Attractive young lady with very similar features to her half brother! This young lady had a slightly shorter head shape than the male. Again quite large ears that were well set and wide at the base. Large, oval eyes that she opened very well when we handled her! Virtually straight profile, her chin just a shade shallow for total facial balance. Long body and tail with very nice boning to her long limbs, again standing higher on her hind limbs. Round, tufted paws. Her coat was also well shown and with the black fleck between her ears but not so well developed as far as her undercoat was concerned.
2 FORBES WEESAMS TORTIERIN 67 31et 23.6.08. Tortie tabby and white. Very nicely grown female but not as well balanced facially as yet. Rather a shorter head shape but with nicely placed quite large ears. Quite a straight profile but sadly her chin was very weak that detracted from her balance and made her look a little oriental in head type. Nice size eyes but they were rather round in shape, may have been down to nerves on the day!
Smaller in frame that the other kittens and slightly shorter in the body length and a shorter tail. Quite long legs with round tufted paws. Her coat was very thick and dense but as yet not showing any top coat development. Well shown and a sweet nature.
AV PERSIAN /SLH DEBUTANTE ADULT:
1 MALCOLMSON’S HADFIELDS TEXUS HOLDUM 70 8. A very impressive young man of 10 months. Very pleasing head type and balance with small well set ears. Round skull with large, round eyes. Short nose with good break and full round cheeks surrounding. Nice bite and firm chin. Quite a small frame as yet but very cobby and nice weight. Short, stocky legs and a wee short rounded tail. Spotted tabby patterning with a lovely thick upstanding coat texture. Well shown and a very confident young man.
2 FORBES WEESAMS TIBBY 67 31t 6.3.08. Very pleasing elegant young lady, with very nice head type. Triangular shaped head with large open ears well placed on her head. Large expressive eyes that were obliquely set and well opened. Straight profile with a slightly shallow chin which detracted from full facial balance. Long elegant frame with quite good boning to her legs. Round, tufted snowshoes. Her tail just about reached to her shoulders! Nicely shown and in full coat with a full ruff and nice knickerbockers. Double coat with a thick undercoat overlaid by a glossy slightly harsh top coat.
3 THOMSON’S LEVINA SCARLET 12a5
AV PERSIAN/SLH MAIDEN ADULT:
1 BELL & CRAIG’S KATYKAYE SPECIAL REQUEST 70 12a8t. Very pretty young lady with a most attractive colouring, being high white with small patched of blue-cream spotted tabby colourings. Very nicely rounded head with neat, low placed ears. Round eyes of sound orange colouring. Short, upturned nose with adequate nostrils. Full, fat cheeks. Acceptable bite and firm chin. Cobby body and stocky legs. Short, rounded tail. Her coat was of excellent texture. Very well shown and sweet to handle.
2 STEWART’S BARLEYFIELDS RIVER DANCE 70 2A. Another pleasing youngster with such a sweet disposition! Pleasing head type with super top and neat ears. Smooth skull and round adequately coloured eyes. His nose leather and nostrils were a little on the small side and his bite just a shade undershot. Super cobby frame and stocky limbs. Short, rounded tail. Very well show coat that was thick, plush and upstanding! Very well shown.
3 THOMSON’S WOOSY TOODLEE DOODLEDOO 11
AV PERSIAN/SLH NOVICE ADULT:
1 GILLAN’S VONVARDA MEDODEE 66. Very attractive female of 10 months of age. Broad head with flat plane between her medium sized ears. Well set with slight forward tilt. Wide cheeks with nice muzzle and chin. Level bite. Medium length nose with gentle dip in profile. Expressive eyes that were large and slightly two tone in blue colouring as yet the deeper blue developing from the pupil. Promising frame with nice weight, long in length and with medium well boned legs. Long bush tail. Very nice silky textured coat that was well shown. Seal points colouring developing nicely.
2 CHERRYBLOSSOM STARBURST
AC PERSIAN LIMIT KITTEN:
1 GRUBB’S BEECHBRAE HEARTBREAKER 70 75. A very appealing young Exotic lad. Round head with quite neat ears set nicely on his smooth skull. Large, blue/green eyes that were very expressive. Quite a short nose with brick red pigmentation and nicely outlined. Cheeks filling out nicely. Nice bite and quite a firm chin. Cobby body with short legs and tail. Evenly tipped coat with a very promising colouring developing. Well shown.
2 CAMPBELL’S DEDANNAN CHASING RAINBOWS 70 1. A real baby only just old enough to be at the show but very confident! Rounded head with promising head type. Round eyes with the colour still to settle. Short nose. Teething bite and quite a firm chin. Cobby frame with short tail. Coat density still developing. Well shown.
3 PATONS LAFREBELLA JEEPERS 1
AC PERSIAN VISITORS KITTEN:
2 MACGREGORS BRUICHLADDICH GUCCI 70 8g. Sorry to withhold on this kitten but I did not think her face to be completely straight, her nose being slightly to one side.
AV SLH 14 WEEKS – 6 MONTHS KITTEN:
1 BLACK’S LIZZARA MOONBEAM 13c6. A very sweet kitten of promising type. Head quite broad, with medium length nose and a slight dip in profile. Quite full cheeks and nice chin developing. Medium size ears well placed on her skull. Super eyes with a very promising deep blue I would have liked them to be a little larger in size. Medium length body with nice depth and substance. Thick set medium length legs. Round short paws. Medium length tail. Very nice silky coat texture. Her gloves dipped slightly to the inner side but were to the line across the paw. Her back gloves covered the entire paw, her gauntlets reaching half way up the hock and were slightly blunt rather than tapering. Very well shown and handled very nicely.
2 DAVIDSON’S LIONMAINE BEARFACE BRIAN 64 41sw. A very stylish kitten with considerable style. Very promising development with nice head balance, large, well spaced ears. Expressive large slightly obliquely set eyes. Shallow concave curve in profile. Firm chin. Unfortunately at the moment he is a little undershot, I can but hope this is a developmental issue that resolves itself when he teethes. Super frame and body with long tail. Very well shown.
AV SLH 6 – 9 MONTHS KITTEN A:
1 POOL’S DALTEEMA STARDUST 13c6. I thought this young lady was really striking. Very attractive kitten with very nicely balanced head, with good breadth to skull and nicely rounded muzzle. Medium sized ears that were nicely spaced apart. Expressive eyes almost round in shape and the most lovely deep blue in colour. Medium length nose with slight dip in profile. Adequate chin to balance. Medium body that was of nice weight and medium length legs. Bushy tail balancing the body length nicely. Her gloves were very well marked, her back socks were fully coloured to cover the back paw and her gauntlets extended to half way up her back leg and slightly tapering. Very well shown and such a lovely girl to handle.
2 GREGSON’S DRAGONMAINE SHRUIKAN 64 41a. Very well grown lad with nicely developing head type. Large, high set ears with nice width between. Promising balance of width to length balance. Expressive eyes that were large and well open and slightly obliquely set. Shallow concave curve to profile and promising squareness to the muzzle. I do hope that his chin continues to develop just a little more to give the final bit of balance to his head. Promising frame, long and well filled with super boning to his legs. Long, well furnished tail. Very well shown.
3 MELLOR’S BULLAMOOR BRAVEHEART 13c1
AV SLH 6 – 9 MONTHS KITTEN B:
1 KILMARTIN’S LIONMAINE LIMITTED EDITION 64 41ew. It was nice to meet this young lady again and she continues to develop really nicely. Well furnished ears that sit nicely on her head with super tufts and tips. Very nicely balanced head type with expressive large, bold eyes correctly set. Shallow concave curve in profile with nice perpendicular line and firm chin. Long frame with good body weight and long, well furnished tail. Very well groomed coat with attractive colouring.
2 NORGESKAUKATT SKVALASSON
3 LAMONT’S CATTITUDE DÉJÀ VU 66
AV PERSIAN/SLH NOT HAVING WON A PC OR IC NEUTER:
1 TROTTER’S JULESCOON STONEWALL JACKSON 64 44dw. Still quite a young man but with a super frame and lovely balance to his head type. Large, well placed ears with a super large expressive eye. Shallow concave curve to profile with firm chin and very nice square muzzle. Long frame so well filled, and long tail to balance. Very well shown coat displaying very nice strong colouring and patterning.
2 MCALENEY ADSETLO BLUE PASSION 66at. Attractive female neuter with very pleasing head type. Expressive eyes of nice blue tone. Very well shown.
3 WISEMAN’S BRAEKITZ DOLLYMIXTURE 64 41esw
AV PERSIAN/SLH ARISTOCRAT NEUTER:
1 HAMILTON’S PR TRELGANDORF SILVER BANDIT 64 31ts. Mature lad with super head type and balance. Long frame and tail with very well shown coat, just some tarnishing that detracted a little.
2 WISEMAN’S TRAPPISTINI SHANAWN 64 44d Rather a nervous exhibit who overall had a slightly finer head type and lacked a little on the squareness of his muzzle. Long body and quite a long tail and again well shown.
CHARITY CLASS – AV PERSIAN/SLH ADULT
1 NIVEN’S CH NOREXOTIKATTS CASPERCAROT 70 19. A pleasing exhibit with very nice head and type. Round copper eyes. Short nose, full cheeks and firm chin. Quite a cobby frame with short tail and legs. Thick dense coat that could have been slightly better groomed to do him total justice.
2 NIVEN’S NORGESKAUKATT TROYA 67 31ts 6.6.03. Pleasing mature female with balanced triangular head type. Large ears set apart on her skull and following the lines of her head. Large eyes that were very well opened and slightly obliquely set. Virtually straight profile with adequate chin to balance her head. Long body with very nice weight, long limbs, the hind slightly longer than the fore. Round tufted paws. Long tail that was quite well furnished. Her coat was very thick indeed with the double coat very much in evidence with a nice slightly coarser feel to the top coat. Very sweet to handle.
3 NIVEN’S CH DOLINA XCALIBAR
CHARITY CLASS – AV PERSIAN/SLH NEUTER:
1 ASHWORTH’S UK GR CH & UK IGR PR EMERISLE DIAMANTE 66 31. A really lovely example of the breed, at nearly 9 years of age she was looking really very nice on the day. Broad head with flat plane and nicely placed medium sized ears, slightly forward tilting. Full cheeks with rounded muzzle and firm chin. Expressive eyes of sound blue colouring. Long body and tail, covered in a very nice silky texture coat with even pale blue points colouring. Very well shown and very sweet to handle.
2 DEMBSKI’S CH & PR BAUDRONS GANDALF 12a2. Another eye-catching mature exhibit with wonderful balance and super coat to top him off! Very little to choose between these two ambassadors of their respective breeds.
PLAYDROME SPECIAL CLASSES
AV PERSIAN/SLH GRAND CHAMPION OR IMPERIAL GRAND CHAMPION:
1 MILLICAN’S GR CH CULLYKHAN BOBBI SOX 12a7. I am totally in awe of this really lovely female, she has the most wonderful bone and conformation coupled with super head type and very bold eyes. Her coat was groomed to perfection and the cream pale and sound, I do not think I have seen better coat colouring for some considerable time. Congratulations to her devoted owner/breeder on such a wonderful cat.
2 GR CH LAZANE ON CLOUD NINE 2a
AV PERSIAN/SLH GRAND CHAMPION OR IMPERIAL GRAND PREMIER:
1 ASHWORTH’S IGR PR RAGALYN BLUELAGOON 66 31a. Another very pleasing exhibit. With wonderful broad head and flat plane. Great width to his cheeks and nice rounded muzzle. Large, expressive eyes of a lovely mid blue in colour, slightly obliquely set and with nice width between. Medium length nose with gentle dip and a firm chin to finish the balance well. Long frame that was so well filled and great substance to his limbs. Long tail that was bush and slightly tapering. In full coat that was of silky texture and so well shown.
2 BRADLEY’S PR VONVARDA KA CHINA 66 31a. Another lovely example of the breed, with such a sweet nature and very well built! The deciding factor on the placings came down to slight maturity and a better eye colour on the winner.
The usual friendly show, although somewhat cold in the hall for the exhibits. It appeared to get quite busy in the afternoon, so hope it was a good gate. Many thanks Erica Ritch for her company and handling of the exhibits.
AV FOREIGN ORIGINAL CHAMPION MALE:
Gr Ch. Phillips’ CH SITHEE BUTTERCUP JOE 16a. A nicely developed boy, stands well on long legs with oval paws. Good length slightly tapered tail. Typical Russian expression with medium to large tall held ears. Well developed cheeks and whisker pads. Very nice green eyes. Rounded muzzle. Good profile, ideally would like a little more chin. Good quality Russian coat of medium blue colour.
AV ORIENTAL CHAMPION MALE:
1 Tosun’s CH ADSETSH RUDOLPH 29. A very tense boy, who does not do himself any good. A well developed long body, good length tapered tail, showing slight stud tail. Fine legs and paws. Reasonable balanced head lines with wide set ears. Quite good profile and level chin. Eyes a little over full of medium green colour. Coat on the long side and rather open, not fully sound to the roots. Not really Grand quality on the day.
AV ORIENTAL CHAMPION FEMALE:
1 Hamilton’s CH ADVISH WISTFUL WILLOW 37k. A well grown quite well balanced girl. Good body length and weight, with long tapering tail, slight bump at the end of tail. Fine legs and paws. Good top of head and ear spread, slight dip in profile. Rather blunt in the muzzle. Level chin. Good eye set of nice green colour. Coat not really sound to the roots and showing quite a lot of shadow markings.
AC TURKISH VAN ADULT FEMALE:
1 Ch. BOB McLachlan’s GIGLIOFERONIA ERDA 13d. A very tense girl, well grown with reasonable body substance. Good length reasonably full tail. Good well defined colour line at base of tail. Strong legs and paws. Quite good broad wedge. Medium nose quite straight. Moderately large ears. Large oval eyes of good colour. Good facial markings, one rear ear marking just on the limit. Has patch of colour on back. Good quality coat, soft and silky. Hall lighting not helping white colour.
NORWEGIAN FOREST NEUTER :
BOB Barton’s PR NORGESKAUKATT ARMANI.
USUAL ABYSSINIAN ADULT FEMALE: I was unable to make an award in this class, as the first two placed cats, who both appeared to be very nice, were far too aggressive, and not displaying the temperament we have strived to achieve in this breed.
1 Kenny’s SALADIN SAPHHIRE. Appeared to be a lovely girl but so bad tempered it was not possible to give her a full assessment. A really mature girl. Solid body, good tail. Really strong head lines. Good broad top of head with wide spread ears. Has good nose line. Really good eye shape and set of good amber colour. Close lying well ticked coat, rich ruddy undercoat. No white that I could detect.
2 Clarke’s AVDERYS ARIADNE. Head looked lovely, she really did not want to be handled,and let us know in no uncertain terms. Good head lines, looking extremely evil. Good ear spread. No white that is perceptible. Rich well ticked coat.
3 Kelsall’s PONTABY LUCIANA. A much younger girl, still a little tense, may have been upset by neighbour. A little on the small side but well developed. Average head lines, ears a little close together and held rather tall. Good expressive amber eyes. Good nose line. Good quality coat, close lying. Well ticked of rich colour. Extremely faint necklet.
CORNISH REX ADULT:
W/D Wisniewski & Smith’s INDASIA DANCING QUEEN.
DEVON REX ADULT MALE:
BOB McWilliams’ GR CH TAMORIE FANDABVIDOZI FREDDY 33a30.
1 Ch. Ekanger’s BOUNTIFUL BUN BITER 33a36. A very friendly boy. A solid well developed boy. Strong body and good neck. Good length slightly tapered tail. Strong legs and busy paws. Good broad head. Low set ears could be a little larger. Well developed cheeks. Shows some stop. Needs a little more depth of chin. Well covered plush coat, really well rippled.
DEVON REX ADULT FEMALE:
1 Mellor’s NIDORANFINNOOLA 33a30bs. Still young. Has hard muscular body. Good length tail. Fine legs and feet. Very good head lines. Good top of head, large wide at base low set ears. Expressive bold eyes. Hardly any stop, and needs more chin. At the moment lacks quality of coat. Coat being very harsh and sparse in places.
AOC TORTIE BURMESE NEUTER:
1 Pr BOB Ferguson’s IGR CH & PR TGEAROHA SERENA 27g. What a lovely older girl. Substantial body with medium length tail. Very nice head lines. Good eye shape. Has nose break and firm level chin. Good jaw angle. Thick soft coat of nice medium blue mingled colour.
ORIENTAL BI-COLOUR ADULT INTERMEDIATE:
1 BOB IC Samphier’s EIRECHDAIL IVEGOT RHYTHM 48 40t. Still young but nicely grown girl. Good length of body, with good length tapered tail. Fine legs and paws. Well balanced head lines with good size wide set ears. Straight profile and firm level chin. Super deep blue eyes oriental set. Soft texture coat, a little long with distinct markings. Shows some tabby markings on all paws. Almost van pattern over body and mask. Has minimal tabby markings, but shows on all points. Tabby tail.
ORIENTAL CREAM OR APRICOT KITTEN:
1 BOB Linton’s SIARUNG THEFUTURE ISORANGE. 37f. A well developed purring boy. Good body substance with good length tapering tail. Fine legs and oval feet. Good basic headlines without being exaggerated. Good size ears. Long straight profile and firm level chin. Oriental set eyes of green colour. Coat a little open. Good cream colour, showing a lot of tabby markings.
BLUE POINT SIAMESE NEUTER:
1 Pr BOB Rothwell’s CH SIMPLISIAM STARTARUMOUR. A well grown girl of really good substance with a snooty expression. Good long solid body and good length tail. Fine legs and oval paws. Even wedge head with large wide set ears. Long straight profile and firm level chin. Lovely deep blue oriental eyes. Very dense dark blue points and very shaded body.
My thanks to the hard working show team, Isabel, Pamela and Denise for the invitation and hospitality at this popular show which was great fun as usual. I had a bumper number of cats with some super maine coon and birmans and was also delighted to see some tabby kittens. My grateful thanks are due to Andrew Lindsay who is an excellent companion who handles the cats so well, putting them at their ease and nothing is too much trouble for him. Many thanks again, Andrew. The biceps certainly came in handy lifting all those huge maine coons!
OPEN Classes
Tortoiseshell Adult
BOB Morris’s GR CH WESTHOLME CAPTIVATION
A cobby girl who was just over three and a half and who has good Persian type with a pleasing facial expression and lovely nature as well. Very broad top of head with neat ears that were set low and far apart on the skull. Large eyes that were fully round and had good orange eye colour and bold expression. A very short nose with a good nose break. Full cheeks with plenty of width and a broad muzzle with a scissor bite. Her chin had plenty of depth and balanced the top part of her face. The body was of medium size, low set on short thick legs which had all four feet well broken with tortie colours. The coat was of medium length, full and soft, of a good texture and was red over her shoulders and with a red patch on the back of her head. The face was also showing quite bright tortie colours in a pleasing pattern. The tail was short and fluffy and well coloured. A sweet soul who handled very well.
1 CC Piasecki’s PURRSRUS SOMEONETOLOVE
A very large girl who had strong cobby shape that was solid and of a good weight set on short squat legs. She was only just over a year old and had a broad rump and large round paws with all four feet broken with colour. Head shape was very broad but had a slight head bump. The ears were neat and well placed on the head but just a little pricked. Eyes were large in size, fully round in shape and which were bold and clear with orange eye colour that could have been deeper for perfection but not helped by the lighting in the hall which tended to drain orange shades. She had very full cheeks and a broad muzzle with a sweet short snub nose that had a good size nose leather of pink and black. The chin was very strong and she had a scissor bite. The coat was very long and full, free flowing with rich red and black markings. There was some intermingling of the hairs but a good red patch on the back of her neck and on the body and the texture was silky and soft. The tail was very full and short and well proportioned. Show preparation was good and she had a placid gentle disposition.
2 Muir’s ASHANEEKA LA REINA
A young female of ten months with pleasing type who has still some developing to undertake and still a little immature and kitten like at present. She was of medium build, cobby in shape and was balanced and supported on short sturdy legs with all four paws broken with colour. Head shape had a square outline with a head bump at present and with neatly placed ears of small size, set well apart. Huge round eyes that were very noticeable with super deep orange eye colour and which were bright, alert and had a lovely expression. The profile was good with a short nose showing a strong nose break. Her muzzle had plenty of width and she had full well developed cheeks with a extremely strong chin that was making her features just a little unbalanced at present. Her bite was slightly undershot with the upper incisors slightly dished. The colouring on the face was good with a full cream patch on her left muzzle. The coat was of medium length and was soft and full with good rich red patches on the flanks and underside of the body but otherwise she could have been better patched on her back which was rather dark in colour. The tail was very short and well furnished. A well presented girl who was very friendly when handled.
3 Thomson’s WOOSY TOODLE DOODLEDOO
Just over a year and a half, this tortie girl had a smooth top of head that had very good width with neat well set ears that had long ear feathers. Her eyes were lovely and large, fully round with good orange eye colour. Her nose was very short with a good break and cheeks that were a little pinched and need to fill out more. The bite was not quite level and the chin was fairly deep but the overall balance of the face could have been better. Body shape was fairly cobby, set on short stocky legs with four broken paws that had good feathering. She was not in coat on the day although what she had was soft and well prepared. Small red patches were visible on her head and she had a reddish frill and red on her underside between the legs otherwise the colouring was somewhat dark on her back. The tail was short but lacking in furnishings on the day. A very quiet gentle girl with a sweet nature.
Brown, Blue, Chocolate or Lilac Tabby Kitten
1 and BOB Morris’s HEATHROSE WOODSTOCK
A four month old brown classic tabby kitten type with good type who was well grown for his age with a cobby shape, firm body on short stocky legs. Fairly broad top of head which had a slight head bump at present. Neat well placed ears that were set far apart and which had long ear feathers. Very large round eyes with eye colour that was still changing and was muddy shade but showing a faint green rim in the hall lights and which hopefully will disappear as he matures. Short snub nose with a definite stop and pink nose leather edged with black. The cheeks were filling out well and he had a fairly wide muzzle. He had a firm chin and a scissor bite with the teeth position was very slightly overshot and which may possibly be perfect later. Tabby markings were dense black and clearly evident on both head and body and were in good contrast with the somewhat cool ground colour that was not a rich copper brown at present. The forehead had a definite ‘M’ and his eyes had black outline surrounded by clear pale spectacles. The muzzle was a pale creamy shade and was well spotted and the eyes had an unbroken line running towards the back of the head. There were lines running over the top of head towards the shoulders and there was pencilling on the cheeks. The neck had a couple of necklaces and he had bracelets on all his limbs. The body had a dark butterfly over his shoulders and the back had three classic black tabby lines running down the body and classic black stripes down the body sides. His tummy also had many clearly distinct spots. Coat length was long and fairly full and he had a short fluffy tail with tabby rings visible. A confidant kitten who handled well.
Red, Cream or Tabby Kitten
1 and BOB McClusky’s JENZJEWELS ZURI
A black tortie mackerel tabby girl of eight months of age who was a large kitten with pleasing type. Body shape was cobby with a broad chest and well rounded rump set low on short squat legs that had well feathered paws. She had a broad head that was bumpy at present and with well set ears of fairly small size and which had long ear feathering. Very large eyes had eye colour that was not yet fixed and was still changing. It had a slight green rim in the hall lights and was a muddy orange shade. The nose was short and had a good nose break and full pink nose leather edged with black. She had full cheeks and a pale broad muzzle and a pale chin that was firm and balanced. She had a scissor bite that was also tending to be very slightly overshot. Coat length was good, being long and full and had visible tabby markings on the head and body and was dense black contrasting with the copper brown ground colour that was overlaid with shades of red in places but tortie colouring could have been better and more obvious. She did have a red patch on the top of her head and one on the back of the head near her neck but it was less obvious elsewhere. The tabby pattern on the head showed an ‘M’, black eye rims surrounded with pale spectacles, a well spotted muzzle, eye lines running backwards and pencilling on the cheeks. The body had clear necklaces, barring on the legs, a clear butterfly on her shoulders and tabby lines down the sides of the body. The dorsal surface had a thick black line down her back with some scattered hairs showing strong agouti banding at present and needs to be more clearly defined and her tail was short, very thick and full and had just a hint of tabby ringing. A gentle kitten when handled.
Maine Coon Silver Tabby Series Kitten Male
1 and BOB Davidson’s LIONMAINE BEARFACE BRIAN
A three month old silver classic tabby and white kitten who was very well grown for his age with a balanced, solid body shape that was muscular and rectagonal with a square shaped rump supported on strong legs with short tufted paws. Medium length head shape but with the lower part of the face needing to lengthen a little further as he matures and allowance was given for this considering his age. He had a firm muzzle which was silvery white and almost square and had tabby spots mainly on the right hand side. His nose was long, of uniform width and had a slight concave dip at the nasal bridge. The cheeks were developing well, the chin was firm and he had a level bite. His ears were tall, large, pointed and open at the base and set well on the head with good long ear tufts and lighter short ear feathering. There was a tiny spot of tarnishing at the back of his right ear which was undesirable and hopefully will disappear in time. The eyes were full and round and well spaced with hazel eye colour, set slightly oblique and with light spectacles. His tail was long and reached well up to his shoulders, wide at the base and tapered gently at the tip. The fur was long and flowing and had numerous tabby rings. The coat was glossy and was shorter over the head, neck and shoulders with a frontal ruff just starting to develop. The throat, muzzle, chest and body underside were totally white and the white areas covered about one third of the body surface area. This boy also had excellent tabby markings which were a dense black overlying a silvery agouti ground and were very clear and distinct. He was showing a clear ‘M’ on his forehead, good head lines running over the top of head and pencilling on his cheeks. His back had three strong black unbroken spine lines running the whole body length and the four limbs had white. A good natured boy who was well presented and who looks very promising and was chosen for best of breed on account of his excellent tabby markings and in spite of his young age.
Maine Coon Silver Tabby Series Kitten Female
1 Chapman’s COONTASTIC MARTHA JONES
A classic tortie silver tabby girl of eight months of age who had good head type and physique. Excellent long body with a rectangular shape, good chest width and long neck. The body was supported on strong legs which had large well tufted round paws. Medium length head with correct dimensions and having a strong silvery white muzzle that was already developed and showing good tabby spots. Her nose was long, of uniform width, with a slight dip in profile and with a full pink nose leather. Tall, well set ears which had long ear tufts and lighter ear feathering. They tapered to a point and were wide at the base. The bite was level, the chin was firm and in line with the nose leather and upper lip. Cheeks were fairly full and needing to develop further as she matures. Her eyes were round and large in size and had yellowish green eye colour, widely spaced and with a slightly oblique setting in the face, showing clear spectacles and with a gentle pleasing expression. Tabby markings on the face were clear having a definite ‘M’, head lines and pencilling on her cheeks. Tortie patches of black and red over a silvery white agouti ground colour were clearly visible on her face. The tail was long, flowing and broad and gently tapering towards the tip with just a hint of tabby rings. The coat was fairly long and glossy showing clear tortie colouring over her back and having a very clear butterfly but rather diffuse tabby lines down her back. She had clear necklaces and barring on her limbs. A well presented girl with a lovely temperament.
2 Kilmartin’s NITERAP CATRAYA
A classic silver tabby and white girl who is a very pretty female just over eight months of age with good type. She has a medium length head of correct proportions but could grow a little more in length for perfection as she still has some more developing to undertake. Well set ears that were large, tall and had good ear tufts and light coloured ear feathering. She had a white muzzle that was almost square and still widening. Fairly full cheeks with high cheek bones and a level bite with a good firm chin. Her nose was long, of uniform width with a slight curved dip at the nasal bridge and had a pink nose leather edged with pigment. Her eyes were most appealing and were large and round in shape, spaced well apart and had golden eye colour and correct slightly oblique facial setting. Body shape had plenty of length being rectangular and of a good size for her age with a firm rump. She had well muscled legs, set high with large rounded, well tufted paws. Her tail was long and full, reaching her shoulders which tapered towards the tip but had faint tabby markings which were not very clear and could have been stronger. The coat was soft and glossy, in excellent condition, being shorter around the head and neck but a little longer on the body. Her back had a large rounded patch of tarnishing which detracted from her appearance on the day and which hopefully will disappear in time. The frontal ruff was starting to develop and the fur was shaggy on her breeches. Tabby markings were good on the face but very diffuse over the lower back region and she needs to develop denser black markings over the silvery white agouti ground colour on her back. She had a clear butterfly over the shoulders and oysters on her flanks. The head had clear tabby markings with an ‘M’ on her forehead, spectacles around her eyes while the lower face was white with a white muzzle and chin, a white bib, chest and underside. All four feet had white socks that were pristine white and there was very clear barring on her limbs. A promising young lady with plenty of personality who handled well and has a pretty feminine look.
AOC Maine Coon Kitten Male
1 Gardner’s PALMAINE GIGOLO
A handsome classic red tabby kitten, almost an adult, who had an excellent physique for his age being a large boy with a long rectangular body that was solid and heavy with a broad chest, long neck and a square shaped rump set on substantial thick legs with large paws which were well tufted. Medium length head of correct proportions had tall ears that tapered to a point and which were open at the base and had distinctive long ear tufts. The nose was of uniform width and had a concave dip with a large pink nose leather. Large eyes were very expressive which were fully round had eye colour that was greenish in the centre and more yellowish at the edges of the iris. They were spaced far apart and had a slightly oblique setting. His cheeks were fairly full and still had to develop further and the bite was level. The muzzle was very square and had clear tabby spotting while the chin was firm and pale verging on white rather than coloured which would have been preferable. There was a clear ‘M’ on his forehead and he had good necklaces, bracelets on his limbs and a butterfly over his shoulders. Classic tabby markings were clear on the body with three dense spinal lines of deep red on an apricot agouti ground colour, running down his back.
There were oysters on his flanks and thick tabby lines on his sides. His tail was extremely long and flowing and tapered a little towards the tip and exhibited dense red tabby rings. A gentle boy when handled shown with good preparation.
AOC Maine Coon Kitten Female
1 and BOB Kilmartin’s LIONMAINE LIMITED EDITION
A gorgeous classic tortie tabby and white kitten of seven months of age with a lovely facial expression and good type. One of my favourite cats of the day. She was well grown for her age with a solid muscular body of good length and rectangular shape with a fairly long neck in proportion. The legs were strong and had large round paws with short tufts. Medium length head had a long nose of uniform width with a slight dip at the nasal bridge and a pink nose leather. Tall ears graced the top of head which could have been taller but had excellent black ear tufts. They were spaced well apart and open at the base. Fairly full cheeks and high cheek bones developing and the bite was level. Her eyes were large and round in shape spaced far apart with yellowish eye colour and set slightly oblique. The tail was very full and long, reaching the shoulders with a broad shape, flowing and tapering towards the tip. Her coat was lovely and full and was brightly coloured on the upper head and body showing dense black tabby markings on a warm copper agouti ground colour that was overlaid with rich shades of red. She had an ‘M’ on her forehead and good headlines running over the top. Her bib and underside were pure white and she had four feet that were white with the front ones just like birman gloves. The hind legs had identical tortie tabby patches of black and red on the underside of the feet near the hock which were very cute and perfectly symmetrical! The body was brightly coloured with good tortie tabby markings and the legs had definite barring. A delightful exhibit who was well presented and a poppet when handled.
MISCELLANEOUS CLASSES
AC Persian Self Non-Breeders Adults
1 Niven’s CH DOLINA XCALIBAR
A mature black boy with lovely type and good physique. Well muscled body with short squat legs and cobby body shape. Broad top of head with neat ears well set and a well rounded skull. Large eyes with orange eye colour which could have been deeper and with pupils that were very dilated today. Very short nose with a strong stop, good nostrils and a full black nose leather. Full fat cheeks, broad muzzle, strong chin and a scissor bite and which had the lower incisors slightly dished. Good black coat that was thick, dense and plush of a sound black colour and with a short fat tail. A cat with a naughty temperament who was dying to give us some mischief! A trait that he has shown on several occasions in the past.
2 Morris’s COUNTRYGIRL CHERRYBLOSSOM
Newly an adult, this red self girl had very good type with a lovely facial expression and a truly cobby persian body shape set low on short legs. She had a broad smooth rounded top of head with lovely tiny ears that fitted neatly into the skull contours. Bold clear eyes of round shape and large size and had good orange eye colour. A wee snub nose had a clear nose break and a pink nose leather. She had lovely fat chubby cheeks, a well formed muzzle and a strong balanced chin with a scissor bite. The coat was fairly long and full and was of a good texture and had a short very well furnished tail and both were a rich shade of red but showing very deep tabby markings at present all over the body and tail and which were too prominent for a red self in my opinion, not being ghost tabby markings and hence the lower placing on the day.
AC Maine Coon, Norwegian Forest or Siberian Breeders Adult
1 Forbes’s CH WEESAMS ABBI
A brown tabby norwegian forest cat who is not yet two years old and who always catches my eye. She has good type and is an elegant lady shown in good condition. Firm body of medium size with tall, strong, well muscled legs that had tufted paws. Head shape was triangular with ears set high and open that were well spaced on the skull having the correct width equalling the distance between the ears and showing fine ear feathering. She had an excellent norwegian profile having a straight nose with a pink nose leather that had a seal brown outline. The eyes were of a large shape and were of a blue green colour, with a slightly oblique setting and a lovely expression. Her bite was level and she had a firm balanced chin. The coat was long and thick with a ruff and knickerbockers and she had a well defined single black line running down her back with good tabby markings throughout and ending with a long very bushy tail that reached the shoulders. A girl with a lovely temperament.
2 Hamilton’s GR CH TRELGANDORF MISS AMERICA
A four year old red silver tabby and white maine coon who had excellent mature looks and a well developed body that was long and of a rectangular shape with a square rump, strong thick legs and large rounded paws. Excellent head shape of medium length with well set ears that were tall and had long ear tufts but which could have sat taller for perfection. She had an excellent profile with a long nose of uniform width with a concave dip at the nasal bridge and a full pink nose leather. Almost square muzzle that was broad and full cheeks and a firm well developed chin with a level bite. Her eyes were round and very large with yellowish green eye colour and a slight oblique setting. The coat was full and glossy with a well developed ruff framing the face and a white bib, underside and white feet. The coat was full and had tabby markings of a rich shade of red overlying a silvery apricot ground colour. There were good tabby features on the head with spectacles and headlines as well as classic tabby markings on the body and strong barring on the legs. The breeches were shaggy and she had a long well feathered tabby tail which tapered gently at the tip. A most relaxed exhibit who was well shown.
3 Gregson’s GR CH ADCINLO JULESCOON BOJANGLES
A massive well built brown tabby and white maine coon with excellent physique, aged almost four year old, who refused to come out for us. He was a little stroppy when we tried to handle him and neither I nor my steward wanted to cause ourselves any damage with a big heavyweight boy like him! He had good maine coon type having a large frame of great length and rectangular shape with a broad chest and a well squared off rump. The legs appeared pretty substantial to support his large frame and he had fat large rounded paws. Head shape was strong and of medium length with tall ears that were well set and which tapered to a point and had black tufts and lighter ear feathering. The eyes were set oblique and were large, fully round with greenish eye colour and set well apart wih a lovely defiant expression. The nose was of uniform width and had a slight dip in profile with a full deep pink nose leather edged with pigment. The cheeks were full and he had high cheek bones, a balanced firm chin but the bite was not seen. The muzzle was very square and white and he had a white bib and underside with feet that had white socks but not all four were visible as he sat in his pen. The coat was shorter over the head and shoulders but longer on the body and was glossy with black markings that could have been denser over the warm copper agouti ground colour. It was shaggy on the lower part of the body and on the breeches. The tail was of a good length and had tabby rings. A regal boy with plenty of attitude!
AC Maine Coon, Norwegian Forest or Siberian Non-Breeders Adult
1 Campbell’s GR CH DOTCOM LESTER
I really love this boy as he has wonderful type and I always find I pick him out in a line of excellent cats. He is definitely a favorite of mine! He is a massive brown tabby and white maine coon chap with good boning, a muscular and very long rectangular body, broad chest, fairly long neck and well squared off rump. Substantial thick legs support his solid heavy body shape which needed block and tackle to lift him out of the pen. His medium length head had well set ears that were very tall, large and tapering to a point, with good ear tufts, lighter ear feathering and wide at the base. Huge round eyes of large size and greenish eye colour and with a lovely gentle expression, set at a slightly oblique angle in the face. The nose was long and was of uniform width and had the correct dip in profile with a brick red nose leather edged with brown. The cheeks were fairly full and he had high cheek bones, a very square muzzle and good strong chin depth. The coat was soft and glossy and was of mid length being slightly shorter on the head and neck but longer on the body and with a short ruff already framing the head. The tail was full, flowing, long and tapering gently at the tip and he had well developed shaggy breeches. The coat had good classic tabby markings on the body, being dense black markings on a rich warm shade of copper agouti ground colour. He had a tabby ‘M’ on his forehead, spectacles around the eyes, headlines and pencilling on his cheeks. There were three strong black lines that were unbroken running down his back and a clear butterfly at the shoulders and oysters on his flanks. The white areas were found on his bib and chest with a broad white line running the length of his tummy. All white areas were a clean sparkling white and the front legs had short white paws with the hind limbs having long white socks and the upper parts of the legs had clear tabby barring. A very serene regal cat who has plenty of presence.
2 Barton’s NORGESKAUKATT AHTARRA RANE
This was the first time I have met this green-eyed white norwegian forest cat who was very impressive and was only ten months old. She had a strong long body that was well muscled and had high set long legs with well tufted paws. Head shape was good being triangular and with high set ears that were open, pointed and well tufted, set correctly on the skull. The distance between the ears was correct being less than one ear width. She had large eyes that were full, green in colour and had a slightly oblique setting in the face. Her profile was good being long with a straight nose and with a full pink nose leather. The bite was level and she had a balanced firm chin. The coat was a clean white with a good ruff and knickerbockers and a thick well furnished tail of good length.
3 Gardner’s CH ADSETLO PALMAINE BANDANNA
A young female tabby and white maine coon not yet two years old but with excellent body shape, being well grown and with correct long body shape and square shaped rump set on thick strong legs. She had good type with fabulous classic tabby markings that were very striking. Medium length head shape had very tall well set ears, pointed, tufted and open at the base. The nose had a shallow dip in profile and a deep pink rather than brick red nose leather. Great round eyes had yellowish green eye colour surrounded with clear light spectacles. The cheeks were fairly full with the muzzle needing to strengthen further. The bite was level and she had a firm chin. The bib, chest and tummy were a clean white and all four limbs had white socks. The tabby markings on the head were exceptionally clear having a strong ‘M’ on the forehead, pencilling on the cheeks and lines running over the top of head. She had a good butterfly over the shoulders, three very strong unbroken black lines running down the back and oysters on the flanks. A frontal ruff was developing and the fur was shorter over the head and neck regions but longer over the body. The breeches were shaggy and tabby lines were clearly evident down the side of the body with barring on the limbs. A very long well feathered tail that reached the shoulders completed the picture. A balanced exhibit who was well shown.
AV SLH Visitor’s Adult
1 Leppard’s KLASSYKLOGS KATRIONA
A young sealpoint adult of ten months of age with lovely birman type who I judged as a kitten and who is really blossoming into a beautiful female adult. She had a medium size build with a firm solid body supported on strong well muscled thick set legs with short paws. Well shaped head that was broad and well rounded with medium size ears that were well placed and set far apart. Beautiful eyes that were almost round in shape and which had excellent deep blue eye colour and lovely expression. Her profile was good with a medium length nose that had a slight dip at the nasal bridge with a seal brown nose leather and a firm well tapering chin. The cheeks were round with plenty of width, still filling out and the bite was level. The coat was silky and soft in texture with a ruff developing and was of a clear pale shade of beige and showing a slight golden saddle over her back. Her tail was bushy and of medium length which was in proportion to the body length. The points were a rich seal brown shade with a fully developed mask that covered the face well and matched the other points. The socks and gloves were pristine white, clean and sparkling. The gloves were well matched and very slightly scalloped. The socks were not quite matching on the upper part of the foot but covered the entire paw. The gauntlets were of equal lengths but varied in width as one was beautifully tapering and the other one was just a little blunter in shape. A delightful girl who is very promising and was very feminine with a lovely gentle nature.
2 Wilson’s JULESCOON TOTO
A young classic brown tabby maine coon just over a year old who is developing well. A handsome chap with great body size for his age and who had a good boning and a muscular body shape that was a good weight. He had a broad chest and a long rectangular body shape with a square shaped rump. The head was of medium length and carried on a moderately long neck and had tall ears that were sitting proud and sited far apart on his head. They were wide at the base and had good ear tufts and shorter pale ear feathers. Correct profile had a nose of uniform width with a shallow dip and a full nose leather of deep pink outlined with dark pigment. His eyes were large, fully round and were yellowish green in colour and were set slightly oblique surrounded by clear spectacles. He had a good square muzzle, fat whisker pads that was showing tabby spotting and very long whiskers. The cheeks were full and he had high cheek bones. The bite was level and he had a firm chin. A glossy coat covered his frame well and was just a little shorter over the neck and head areas but was longer on the body and breeches which were shaggy. His tail was fairly long and full and in proportion to the body length. Tabby markings were exceptionally clear throughout. The head had a definite ‘M’ on the forehead, clear headlines running over the top of head, and pencilling on the cheeks. He had a strong butterfly over his shoulders, unbroken spine lines running down his back and clear spots on his tummy. The tabby lines were black over a warm copper agouti ground colour and were visible as necklaces and barring on his limbs. The legs were also solid brown from the soles to the hocks. Still a youngster and not yet fully mature, this boy is still growing and already looks to be very promising.
3 Skilling’s FILENZIO CATSROOL
A blue pointed mitted ragdoll.
AC Persian (Non-Self (14wks-6 mnths) Kitten
1 Bell and Craig’s SHEERBLISS GIFTWRAPPED
A three month old black silver spotted exotic boy with good type and who had excellent tabby markings. He was a delightful kitten with a sturdy firm body that was developing well and with short legs with black pads and a cobby body shape. Head shape was of a good width but had a slight head bump at present with very neat well set ears that were round tipped. The cheeks were filling out well and he had a short snub nose with a black nose leather and a fat spotted muzzle. The eyes were large and round in shape and had clear paler spectacles and with eye colour that was still changing and not fixed. His chin was firm and he had a scissor bite. The tabby markings were a clear black over a silvery base colour and showing good contrast between the two. Silver was visible throughout the body including the chin and lips. He had a clear ‘M’ on his rounded forehead and good lines running over the top of head. The coat was fairly dense but not fully plush in a baby of this age but he had well developed spots over the body sides and he had a well spotted underside. The tail was short and thick with tabby rings and he had clear barring on his limbs. A promising baby who was very sweet and a pleasure to handle.
2 Morris’s HEATHROSE WOODSTOCK
3 Grubb’s BEECHBRAE HEARTBREAKER
A cute shaded silver exotic kitten but who was quite small for four months of age and should have been with a larger build. He had a firm body with short dumpy legs. Head width was in proportion being fairly wide with small ears that were placed well on top of the skull. A short upturned nose had a good break, a pink nose leather with a black edge. The bite was level, the chin was firm and he had cheeks and muzzle still filling out. The eyes were round in shape, outlined with black and were large in size with the eye colour still not determined and was of a blue green shade. On careful observation it was seen that he had a worrying condition where he appeared to have irregular control of his eyeballs that gave him the appearance of a squint which was such a shame. The coat had a good texture being dense and felt plush. He had a silvery white undercoat with black tipping that was denser on the body and flanks but lighter on the face and legs. The chin, chest and underside of the legs and tail were all silvery white. The paws were clean and had good black pads with no smudging at all. A sweet kitten who really was a heartbreaker.
AC Birman, Turkish Van or Turkish Vankedisi Breeder’s Kitten
1 Black’s LIZZARA MOONBEAM
A five month old tortie birman kitten. A little small in size for her age and could have been larger but who had a firm, solid body with medium height legs and short paws. The head was fairly broad, rounded and had well set ears of medium size. The face was well patched being texture was very soft texture was very soft seal brown and red and having a paler red blaze intermingled lightly with seal brown on her medium size nose which had a slight dip in profile but also with a slight bump at the end. The nose leather was full and was of a good shade of pink with a touch of seal brown. The eyes were not fully round but had deep blue eye colour and a sweet expression. The cheeks now need to develop more width and the muzzle needs to broaden. The bite was level and she had a firm chin that could be deeper. Her tail was in proportion to the body length and was well furnished. The coat was lovely and clear being a pale shade of fawn. It was fairly long and soft with a lovely silky texture. The points were showing some intermingling of colours and the mask was developing well. All feet were a clean white and she had good gloves that were well matched and even across the paw line. The socks were a reasonable match and the gauntlets were full and matching and almost reaching the hock. A girl with a sweet nature who handled well.
AC Birman, TurkishVan or Turkish Vankedisi Non-Breeder’s Kitten
1 Mellor’s BULLAMOOR BRAVEHEART
A handsome seal point birman boy with good type and very good substance for his age of eight months and who I was pleased to meet again. He has had a strong rounded skull with good width and with ears of medium size that were spaced far apart. Almost round shaped eyes had stunning deep blue eye colour that do not come much deeper and with a lovely birman expression. He has a good profile with a medium length nose that had the correct slight dip at the nasal bridge with a full seal brown nose leather. The cheeks were round and full and he had a level bite and a nicely tapering chin. The mask covered the face well and was a rich seal brown and matched the colour of the ears perfectly although there was very slight brindling on the mask and head at present. The other points were a shade paler. The body was muscular and firm, of a good weight with well boned legs of medium height and short strong paws. The tail was in proportion and was bushy and a shade paler than the other points. He had a beautiful coat long with a lovely full, well developed ruff which had a texture that was very soft and silky. It was of a pale beige shade with just a hint of a golden hue and was expertly presented. The feet were sparkling white and his right glove was slightly scalloped and had a line running down to the stopper pad but not beyond. The left glove had a slight dip of seal brown colouring between the toes. The socks were short with the right hand one just a little untidy at its edge. The gauntlets were of slightly different widths having the left one broader and tapering while the right hand one was narrower and blunt. A well mannered exhibit who was expertly presented for the show.
2 Pool’s DALTEEMA STARDUST
This tortie birman girl was just a couple of days older than the winner of this class. She has pleasing birman type and was a very pretty girl with good type. Broad head with a strong rounded skull shape. The ears were of medium size and were a reddish colours and were well sited on the head and spaced far apart. Balanced facial features with a head and mask that was showing good tortie colours of seal brown and shades of red. The eyes were almost round and had blue eye colour that was two tone at present. A medium size nose had a seal brown nose leather and a slight dip in profile and had a lighter blaze on half of her nose. The cheeks were full and she had a slightly tapering firm chin with a level bite. Body shape was balanced and was with good substance and weight and set on strong sturdy limbs with short paws. Her tail was of a good length and was bushy. The coat was soft, thick and fairly long in good condition and was of a soft texture and fawn colour. The tortie points were clearly visible showing good intermingling of the seal brown and red colours. The feet were clean and white and had gloves that were level and slightly scalloped. The socks were matching and the gauntlets appeared to be identical but hard to see as the left hand one merged with the pale colour of the legs. A well behaved girl who was easy to handle and who was in good condition.
3 Russell’s DALTEEMA CRRAILISO AMBER
A cream point birman girl who I have met before and who has good birman type. She is also eight months old and is a well grown kitten of large size and good boning set on strong legs of medium height and with short rounded paws. Head shape was broad and well rounded with well set ears of medium size. Her nose was of medium length and had a slight dip in profile with a full pink nose leather. Good width to cheeks with a level bite and a slightly tapering chin which could have been deeper for better facial balance. The cream mask was almost covering the face fully and was a pale shade of cream over the ears, legs and ended with a fully furnished bushy tail of medium length. Her coat was a lovely pale off white and was very clear and free of any shadiness. It was soft and very silky in texture with a ruff developing. The feet markings were pure white and had gloves that were set a little low on the upper part of the paw and were slightly scalloped while the right hand glove reached the stop on the underside but it was hard to see if it went beyond on account of the paleness of the fur and so was given the benefit of doubt. Here socks were symmetrical with the left one just slightly longer and the gauntlets were well matching. She had a delightful nature and really enjoyed being handled which was a great pleasure for me.
AC Maine Coon, Norwegian Forest or Siberian Breeders Kitten
1 Forbes’s WEESAMS TORTIERIN
A very pretty tortie tabby and white norwegian forest with good type. She is
still a kitten but was well grown for her age having a strong firm body of good length and with well muscled tall legs and all white feet. Correct triangular head shape had high set pointed ears that were open at the base and which were well placed on the head. Her profile was good having a straight nose with a firm balanced chin and a level bite. The eyes had a slight oblique setting in the face and were full and had good eye colour and a very sweet expression. The nose was white and edged with red on her muzzle and with a full pink nose leather. The coat was semi-long with a good ruff and knickerbockers and a fully furnished tail. Tortie and tabby colours were visible throughout. A well mannered exhibit who handled easily.
2 Kilmartin’s NITERAP CATRAYA
AC Maine Coon, Norwegian Forest or Siberian Non-Breeders Kitten
1 Gregson’s DRAGONMAINE SHRUIKAN
A blue classic tabby kitten of eight months with good type already developing. She had a well grown body that had good boning and was well muscled with a firm solid body shape that was long and rectangular with strong legs and round paws. Head shape was of medium length and had well placed ears that were very tall, sitting proud and open at the base and had long blue ear tufts and lighter ear feathering. Beautiful round eyes of large size set slightly oblique in the face with yellow green eye colour. Her cheeks were fairly full and she had high cheek bones. The nose was long and of uniform width with a concave dip at the nasal bridge and had a full pink nose leather edged with blue. Her muzzle was exceptionally well developed particularly in such a young animal being very square and showing good tabby spotting. A level bite and a firm balanced chin completed the facial features. The neck had good length and she had a good ruff already developed around the shoulders. The coat was soft and longer on the lower part of the body with shaggy breeches and with a long balanced broad tail that tapered towards the tip. The tabby markings were a clear blue on a beige agouti ground colour and there were a strong ‘M’ on her forehead, spectacles around her eyes, and pencilling on the cheeks and head lines running over the top of head. The body had classic tabby lines down the body sides and faint tummy spots as well as definite bracelets on her limbs. A promising girl who handled easily and who was well presented.
2 Kilmartin’s LIONMADE LIMITED EDITION
3 Henderson’s NORGESKAUKATT SKVALAJENTI
AV Persian /SLH Debutante Kitten
1 Gregson’s DRAGONMAINE SHRUIKAN
2 Harvie’s BLANFORD PARTYTIME ATPAMAL
A black and white bicolour girl of seven months of age. She had a cobby body shape that was sturdy and with a rounded rump set on short thick legs. A very sweet kitten with a good head shape and type and having neat well set ears. A very short nose had a strong stop. The muzzle and cheeks were filling out. Her eyes were large and fully round and had muddy eye colour. The chin was strong and deep and she had a scissor bite. The top of head was fully black while her face was mainly white. The coat was full and she had a completely black tail. A well presented kitten who was very sweet tempered when handled.
3 Henderson’s NORGESKAUKATT SKVALAJENTI
AV Persian Self Non-Breeders Neuter
1 McPherson’s GR CH POLLYSTAR NEW YORK PLAYBOY
A massive red self boy with is a great heavy weight and who has excellent physique being very cobby in shape and with a broad chest and well rounded rump. I have met him several times before and he gets better every time. Great width of head which had small well set ears that had long ear feathers. His eyes were large, round and bold and had excellent deep copper eye colour that does not come much deeper. The cheeks were fat and the nose was short with a strong stop and had pink nose leather. The chin was deep and strong and he had a scissor bite. The coat was very long and full with a deep frill framing his face and shoulders and with a very full short tail. It was a sound rich red shade free of barring and was soft and in very good condition. A cat with a wonderful temperament and who is very handsome.
AV Persian / SLH Adolescent Neuter
1 Henderson’s AHTARRA LUCIEN
A large ragdoll who was a great big solid cat with excellent type and who had good balanced features. Head shape was strong with good width and had a flat plane between his tall set ears. Beautiful large eyes had excellent deep blue eye colour and had a slight oblique setting. There was an inverted white ‘V’ shaped patch on his lower face covering the nose, muzzle and chin. The nose was white and was retrousee with a full pink nose leather. The chin was firm and he had a good bite. The body was large and rounded with a good coat and a full furnished tail. A cat in excellent form who was gentle and well mannered when handled.
AV Persian /SLH Radius Neuter
1 Devine’s CHERRYBLOSSOM TUTTI FRUTTI
64 44w MN 27.3.08
A mackerel brown tabby and white maine coon boy who was just over ten months of age. Fairly well grown cat with substantial legs supporting a long rectangular body that was muscular with good boning. Good medium head shape with tall well set ears that had good ear tufts and short ear feathers. The muzzle which had a white patch on the right hand side was developing width and need to be more square but he is still a young chap and has plenty of time on his side. The eyes had an oblique setting and were large and round in shape with yellow green colour. The profile was correct having a shallow dip in the nose and was of uniform width. The cheeks were filling out and he had a firm chin and a level bite. The coat was short and soft and had very good tabby markings with an ‘M’ on his forehead, pencilling on his cheeks and lines running over the top of his head. The bib, chest and underside were white and he had a frontal ruff that was developing well. The tail was long and bushy and in proportion to the body length and the breeches and belly fur were shaggy. The tabby markings were dense black overlying a warm copper agouti ground and were very clear on the body and legs which were well barred. Well presented exhibit.
AV Persian / SLH Adult Bred in Scotland
1 Gillan’s VONVARDA JACK FLASH
A very attractive bluepointed ragdoll of nine months of age. He had a huge body that was very heavy and solid needing good muscles to lift him out of the pen. Very strong well muscled legs needed to support his great physique with large rounded paws. Short, heavy set neck and a very broad chest region. He had a good broad head which had a flat plane and plenty of width between the medium size ears. He had well developed cheeks with a fat rounded muzzle and a firm chin with a good level bite. The nose was of medium length and had a slightly retrousee tilt at the nasal bridge and had a good pink nose leather. His best feature were his beautiful large well opened eyes that had fabulous deep blue eye colour and which were set well apart and with a slight oblique setting. There was an inverted chevron on the lower face area. His tail was long and bushy and tapered gently towards the tip. The coat was fairly dense and of medium length with a silky texture and had well matching blue points with the lower back region being somewhat shady. A good natured cat when judged.
2 Forbes’s WEESAMS TIBBY
A young black tabby norwegian forest cat of eleven months. A sleepy cat who had a triangular shaped head with good width and with high set ears of large size. The profile was good being straight with a pink nose leather. The eyes were large in size with greenish eye colour when she opened them and were set slightly oblique. The face had an inverted white ‘V’ over the lower part and nose. The chin was firm and she had a good level bite. The body was muscular, firm and of a good length and had strong legs with good boning and hind legs set high. The paws were all white and the tail was long and bushy. Tabby markings were of a mackerel pattern and there was clear barring on the legs. The coat was semi- long and glossy.
It was a pleasure to accept the inviation of the show team, Pamel Read, Isobel Walker & Denise Lindsay to judge at one of my favourite shows on the calendar. I enjoyed the assistance & company of my able steward Melissa Bateson & hope we may join forces again in the future. This was a well organised show with some very attractive exhibits & I was sorry to have no entries in my designated open classes.
MISCELLANEOUS
AC PERSIAN NON-SELF BREEDERS ADULT:
1 PIASECKI’S PURRSRUS SOMEONETOLOVE. Tortie adolescent of lovely type. Broad rounded skull with neat tufted contoured ears. Big round eyes of deep orange hue. Short broad nose with stop & good nasal leather & aperture. Good bite with breadth to jaw. Full cheeks. Muzzle & chin need to firm up a little for optimum balance. Compact body set on short stubby legs balnced with a short full tail. Patched face & body coat & colours nicel broken on legs & tail. Nicely contrasting rich red & black on a full body coat of lovely texture.
2 MALCOLMSON’S CH RISETTA ROSEBUD. Seal Tortie Colourpoint. Very attractive girl with a nicely rounded skull & good width between ears which are a touch open at the base. Good sized round eyes of a medium blue. Snub nose with open nostrils. Good bite. Fulness to cheeks. Reasonable strength to muzzle & chin. Cobby shaped body coupled with short legs & tail. Pleasing overall points colour. Body coat a touch on the shady side but of lovely texture.
3 CAMPBELL’S DEDANNAN GLEN REDICK. Red Tabby Exotic boy of appealing overall type. Ears need to settle into contours of head. Good markings overall. Coat a touch on the greasy side.
AC PERSIAN NON-SELF NON-BREEDERS ADULT:
1 THOMSON’S TRACYLOOE FRITZ. Black & white bicolour boy of very nice type. Rounded broad skull with neat ears & displaying a black cap & whiskers. Big round eyes of deep orange. Snub nose with good nasal leather & aperture. Good bite with breadth to jaw. Full cheeks. Firm muzzle & chin. Boxy body set on stocky legs. Short full black tail. Full soft coat with sparkling white & contrasting sound black.
2 MUIR’S ASHANANEEKA LA REINA. Very attractive Tortie girl with round head 7 good width between ears which are held slightly tall & lack full furnishing. Expressive round eyes of deep orange hue. Short broad nose with definition of stop & open nostrils. Bite marginally undershot. Fullness to cheeks. Firm muzzle & chin. Compact body. Short legs & tail. Colours nicely patched over face legs & body.
3 MALCOLMSON’S HADFIELDS TEXAS HOLDUM. Huge brown tabby exotic boy.
AC PERSIAN VISITORS ADULT:
1 MALCOLMSON’S CH RISETTA ROSEBUD. Seal Tortie colourpoint
2 MORRIS’S COUNTRYGIRL CHERRYBLOSSOM. Red self female adolescent. Nicel rounde skull with good breadth on top. Ears nicely spaced but a touch open at the base. Big round eyes of a good depth of orange. Snub nose with open nostrils. Good wide bite. Ful cheeks. Muzzle & chin not fully developed. Cobby shaped body set on short stubby legs. Short full tail. Richness of colour overall. Displaying some barring on legs. Lovely coat texture.
3 CARMIACAEL’S CH TAMOSAH CARLY. Chinchilla female
AC PERSIAN SELF BREEDERS KITTEN:
1 CAMPBELL’S DEDANNAN CHASING RAINBOWS. Black exotic boy. A very attractive exhibit with rounded head & good width on top. Well set ears which are a touch open. Bold round eyes of deep orange. Short broad nose with stop. Good bite. Reasonable strength to muzzle & chin. Strong chest & body. Short legs & tail. Jet black plush coat.
AC PERSIAN SELF NON-BREEDERS KITTEN:
2 PATON’S LAFRABELLA JEEPERS. A very attractive well presented black girl who sadly suffers from an off-line bite which precludes me from awarding an otherwise deserved 1st place.
AC PERSIAN NON-SELF KITTEN (6-9 MONTHS):
1 HARVIE’S BLANFORD PARTYTIME ATMYPAL. Black & white bi-colour female. Very attractive girl with broad rounded skull & neat well set ears. Big round eyes of good depth of orange. Snub nose with open nostrils. Good wide bite. Fat cheeeks. Muzzle & chin firming up nicely. Sparkling white medium length soft coat attractively spotted with sound black patches.
2 MARTIN’S LEHASH TROJAN. Red & white bi colour male. Well grown boy with rounded head & good space between well spaced ears. Big round copper eyes. Short broad nose with stop. Nostrils slightly pinched taking away from overall balance. Good bite with reasonable strength to muzzle & chin. Pleasing splodge of white on face. Nicely contrasting rich red to white on soft coat.
During the day, I had other exhibits worthy of meritorious comment;
PRICE’S GR PR CHINICHATS LOOKATME. Chinchilla male neuter of excellent type coupled with excellent presentation.
MCCLUSKEY’S JENJEWELS ZURI. Blue Tortie Tabby kitten of super type, presentation, condition & temperament
MCPHERSON’S GR CH POLLYSTAR NEW YORK PLAYBOY. Red male neuter of grand proportions balanced with lovely type & presentation
Many thanks to the Club for its hospitality, and congratulations to the show organisers Isabel, Pam and Denise on a successful show; I had the assistance of Ed Wisniewski and Stuart Smith as my stewards – thank you both for your help.
AC BURMESE GR PR FEMALE
1 GR PR FERGUSON’S IGR CH & PR TEAROHA SERENA, blue tortie; this girl has a really solid, mature feel, with chunky body, well proportioned legs, tail short and tapered in shape, coat is of a nice silvery blue mingled with powdery cream, soft texture, head has a short broad wedge, chin level but not deep, well shaped and set ears, fairly good break in profile, yellow eyes are of good shape when she is relaxed in her pen.
BROWN BURMESE ADULT FEMALE
1 CH HETHERINGTON’S CH HEGIRA ROSEMARIE; heavy, muscular, mature feel, with strong limbs, tail slightly short balance, and tapered in shape; lovely quality sleek fine coat, a few white hairs in evidence, but allowance made, as she is 8 years of age, nice mature head, with good width between well shaped and held ears, level bite and chin, lustrous yellow eyes of correct shape and set.
BLUE BURMESE ADULT FEMALE
1 GOW’S GOWLAREN LORALINE LEE; very mature, well grown feel for such a young adult; heavy muscular body and slim legs, oval paws, tail slightly short to balance; coat has slightly thick texture, but is clear, and in excellent condition, head is short, with blunt wedge, nice width to top of head, and well shaped and set ears, yellow eyes of correct shape, nice expression.
AC BURMESE BREEDERS ADULT
1 VERLANDER’S GR CH HIGHLANDER HEAVENSENT, lilac; wriggly, muscular active girl, a bit light in weight, but in excellent condition; coat is sleek and closelying, colour looks alright in the lighting, head has short wedge, excellent top of head and ear shape and set, lustrous golden yellow eyes, of nice shape and set, level bite and chin, ears of balancing size, well placed, nice expression.
2 DAVIDSON’S KARAKORAM PRETTY-PEGGY, blue tortie; nice overall type, feeling muscular and with strong limbs and oval paws, tail is slightly tapered in shape and fine, coat of excellent texture, sleek and close-lying, head has short wedge, level chin and bite, nose break rather sloping, nice top of head and well shaped and placed ears, lovely golden yellow eye colour, and eyes of good shape, as yet a rather immature look.
BROWN, BLUE OR CHOCOLATE BURMESE ADULT.
GOW’S GOWLAREN LORALINE LEE, blue.
AC BURMESE ADULT EXC BROWN, BLUE OR CHOCOLATE.
1 VERLANDER’S GR CH HIGHLANDER HEAVENSENT, lilac.
AC BURMESE JUNIOR ADULT
1 GOW’S GOWLAREN LORANLINE LEE, blue
2 DAVIDSON’S KARAKORAM PRETTY-PEGGY, blue tortie.
AC BURMESE VISITOR’S BURMESE ADULT
1 GOW’S GOWLAREN LORALINE LEE, blue.
AC BURMESE NON-BREEDERS KITTEN
1 NELSON’S INYANGA KIYOMO, blue tortie; lovely typy kitten, well grown and with superb coat quality, very mature for her age; nice overall body, legs and tail, head has level bite and the chin, although level, is a little shallow, fairly good break in profile, well shaped and placed ears, yellow eyes have oblique upper line and rounded lower lid, giving correct expression.
AC BURMESE (14 WKS- 6 MTHS) KITTEN
1 NELSON’S INYANGA KIYOMO.
AC BURMESE KITTEN (6-9 MTHS)
1 COOK’S ADATEBU TIGER LILY, chocolate tortie; nice firm muscular feel, well proportioned body, slim legs and balancing tail, nice sleek coat quality, no bars or white, head has nice blunt short wedge, excellent width to top of head, between well shaped ears, nose break only fair, level chin and bite, lustrous golden yellow eyes of good shape, size and set.
AC BURMESE BREEDER’S NEUTER
1 FERGUSON’S IGR CH & PR TEAROYA SERENA, blue tortie.
AC BURMESE NON-BREEDER’S NEUTER
1 ROWLEY’S UK & IGR & GR PR PAPAGENA TOM TUCKER, red MN; excellent type, mature and well balanced, coat of excellent texture and rich tone of red, clear, golden yellow eyes of excellent shape and set, mature head with good width to top and well shaped and set ears, good nose-break, level chin.
2 NISH’S PURFIDELIS TICKLED PINK, lilac FN; another lovely cat, mature and well-balanced, muscular, heavy feel, with body, limbs and tail in harmony, coat has beautiful silky texture, just a little bluish in tone, head has rounded brow, good width to top of head with well spaced ears of balancing size, golden eyes are of good shape and set, and are very expressive. Little to choose between these two lovely cats.
BROWN, BLUE OR CHOCOLATE BURMESE NEUTER
1 EMMETT’S UK & IGR PR SANTILLO THEODORE, chocolate MN; lovely big strong muscular lad, heavy feel to him with coat of excellent texture, warm tone of darkish chocolate, mature head has good profile break, deep level chin ears well placed but slightly small in proportion to his large, mature head, eyes of good shape, but rather green in tone.
AC BURMESE NEUTER EXC BROWN, BLUE OR CHOCOLATE.
1 ROWLEY’S UK & IGR CH & GR PR PAPAGENA TOM TUCKER.
2 NISH’S PURFIDELIS TICKLED PINK.
AC BURMESE SENIOR NEUTER
1 NISH’S PURFIDELIS TICKLED PINK
2 EMMETT’S UK & IGR PR SANTILLO THEODORE.
AC BURMESE VISITOR’S NEUTER
1 NISH’S PURFIDELIS TICKLED PINK.
ASIAN (TIFFANIE) ADULT
1 CH HAMILTON’S INYANGA RAFAEL (68 43sq) lovely young male of excellent body type, well developed and with strong though elegant limbs and well furnished tail of balancing length; head has short blunt wedge, good width to top of head with ears of good size which have streamers developing, level chin and bite, eyes of correct shape with oblique upper lid and rounded lower lid, coat has silver base, and is lightly tipped with seal, coat over the back is slightly “crisp” in texture, but otherwise developing well, with legs nicely furnished and ruff developing.
BOB HAMILTON’S CH JETSTAR REGAL QUEST (68 43bq) also a young lad, but already a more mature, masculine look, muscular feel to body and limbs, tail of balancing length, well furnished, head is short with excellent nose break, rounded brow, deep level chin, some teeth missing, good width to top of head, with excellent widely placed ears of balancing size and correct set, coat has soft texture, and is soft and flowing, warm tone of pale beige tipped with chocolate.
DEVON REX KITTEN, FEMALE
1 STEEDMAN & HAYTON’S PERIBROOK MELTING MOMENT; firm muscular kitten, with slim elegant legs and oval paws, long tail of fine shape, body well covered in fine coat which as yet completely lacks waves; head is short with good width at jaw, bite is level, but deep chin is set back, shows whisker break, but in profile stop is poorly defined, insufficient width between ears, which although cupped, are held too upright; needs more width to top of head between ears. The eyes are rather small and round in shape, giving an untypical expression. BOB w/h
2 RITCHIE’S NOBILERO DORCAS MAGYAR; well grown muscular kitten, with strong slim legs, and oval paws, fine tail of balancing length; very little coat to speak of over the body, which has the feel of a peach; head shows even bite but shallow receding chin, rather undefined sloping stop in the profile leading to flat brow between ears which are held much too upright, and lack cupped appearance. Some whisker break but nose is long, large eyes are rather round in shape.
AV SH DEBUTANTE
1 WADDELL & BISHOP’S TORRIDONIAN TATIANA (39) British black tipped; only just adult, and lacks maturity as yet, but has a nice chunky look and feel, with strong limbs, rounded paws, and balancing tail; coat has nice crisp texture, although a little long, and is evenly tipped, nice rounded head with neat ears and short nose, level bite, round lustrous green eyes.
AV MAIDEN ADULT
1 HAMILTON’S INYANGA RAFAEL, Tiffanie
AV SH NOVICE
1 BATESON’S NEWKINGDOM ULYSSES, Black silver spotted Mau; well grown young male, of excellent muscular type, and balancing body , legs and tail, coat of excellent texture, with random black spots on a bright silver ground, well proportioned head with deep level chin, gooseberry green eyes, and correct slightly worried expression, ears well shaped and placed.
2 BROWN’S TORRIDONIAN TYPHOON; British black tipped; strong lad with a firm muscular feel for such a young male, slightly rangy feel to body and limbs, balancing tail, coat of excellent texture, crisp and evenly tipped, head rather immature as yet, and slightly long in the nose, and ears slightly large in relation to form of head, excellent lustrous green eyes.
AV ORIGINAL FOREIGN NON-BREEDERS NEUTER. A strong class.
1 KENNY’S SALADIN STALLONE, Abysinnian MN; a nice lad of lovely type, feeling muscular and fit, elegant limbs and well proportioned tail, rich coat with four bands of ticking, no white , dark tip to tail and back of hocks, head has deep level chin, level bite, cup shaped ears, gentle dip in profile, lustrous eyes of correct shape and set, nicely outlined.
2 McRAE’S VELVAREX AMLACH, Devon Rex FN 26/11/2007; firm, muscular girl, with neat oval paws, elegant limbs and paws, fine tail of good length, well covered in well waved coat of soft texture, head is short, wide at jaw hinge, with acceptable stop in profile, leading to flat brow with good width between the ears, nice whisker break, ears are of balancing size and fairly well placed, correctly shaped eyes are of good size and have correct slightly obliquely set upper lid and curved lower lid, giving correct expression.
3 JOHNSON’S CH & PR PONTABY CAMPANULA, Aby.
AV SH PR, GR PR OR IMP PR.
1 McCOLL,S PR TOPMARKS SIR LANCELOT, British Cream; lovely strong well-developed young lad, chunky body, strong legs, rounded paws, tail of proportionate length, head is round, with good width between neat ears, level chin and bite, rounded brow, eyes large and round, cream coat is short and crisp, some shadow bars evident.
2 ROWLEY’S UK & IGR CH AND GR PR PAPAGENA TOM TUCKER,Burmese.
3 ECCLES’ GR PR NEWKINGDOM QETESH, Mau.
AV SH NOT HAVING WON A PC OR IC
1 SMITH’S TEMPLEGATES JOSEPHINA, British Tipped, FN; lovely chunky girl, really short, cobby type, with proportionate short thick tail of matching length, short strong legs and rounded paws, coat is crisp and evenly tipped with black, round head has full cheeks, and good breadth, short nose, even bite, and level chin, small ears, set well apart, bold round green eyes.
2 SINCLAIR’S CLOUDBORN KITERUNNER, Devon Rex MN dob 1/4/2008. Firm, strong, well-proportioned body, slim legs, fine tail of proportionate length, body well covered in coat which is well waved, except for the area over the shoulders, where it is flat, head is rather narrow, and lacks width at the jaw hinge, bite is level but the chin falls away, almost no stop in profile, and whisker break only minimal, insufficient width to top of head and ears are held too upright, eyes are oval and fairly well set, but are small in size.
Many thanks to Peter Kilmartin once again for his stewarding expertise and company.
AC. IMPERIAL GRAND PREMIER BURMESE, MALE.
Ist. & IMP. GR.PR. Emmett's UK. & IGR.PR. SANTILLO THEODORE, 27b)
Mature boy with strong type. The head has a good short blunt wedge, top fairly good, the ears are well set. Good profile break and chin depth, the bite is level. Wide set expressive eyes, gold in colour. Well muscled body of good length, the limbs and tail length are proportionate. Close lying coat, good even medium shade of chocolate.
RES. IMP. GR. PR. Rowley's UK. & IGR.PR. & GR. CH. PAPAGENA TOM TUCKER, 27d)
Well grown and developed. Strong head shape with a short blunt wedge, good dome on top, the ears are well set. Good profile break and chin depth. Wide set eyes, quite well shaped, dark gold in colour. Weighty well muscled body, the limbs and tail length are in good proportions. Good close lying coat, good clear rich red colouring.
AOV. FOREIGN CHAMPION, MALE.
1st. & GR.CH. Hamilton's CH. JETSTAR REGAL QUEST, 68.43bq)
Adolescent youngster. Masculine head shape with a good short wedge, good domed top, the ears are well set. The profile shows a strong break and good chin depth. Well shaped expressive eyes, chartreuse in colour. Strong well shaped body and limbs, the tail is of good length with a full plume. The coat texture is silky, but slightly short at present. Good silvery undercolour. Even chocolate shading.
RES. GR. CH. Robertson & Richardson's CH. STARWINDS SWIRL, 76.20)
Well grown young boy. Rounded contours to the head, the ears are neat and well set. Good profile line, chin of moderate depth. Well shaped expressive hazel eyes. Long well shaped body and limbs, mid length tail. Fairly silky coat texture, good rich base colouring. Complex pattern to the body. Good clarity to the facial pattern, leg bracelets and tail rings.
AV. ORIGINAL FOREIGN GRAND PREMIER, MALE.
1st. & GR.PR. McFall's GR.PR. PERSEPHONES TEP, 34)
Vocal boy. Lovely heart shaped head, the ears are well set. Good curve to the profile line, strong chin. Large wide set expressive eyes, luminous green in colour. Strong cobby body with well shaped limbs and good tail length. Good coat texture, mid blue in colour and showing some silvery tipping.
RES. GR.PR. Johnson's GR.PR. PONTABY FERRAGOSTO, 23)
Elegant boy. Good head shape with a contoured wedge, the ears are fairly large and well set. Good profile line and chin depth. The eyes are well shaped and are a good bright hazel colour. Lithe body, the limbs and tail length are well proportioned. Good coat texture. Good rich ruddy base colouring and underparts. Ticking well defined, just a little heavy.
AV. ORIGINAL FOREIGN GRAND PREMIER, FEMALE.
1st. & GR.PR. Richie's PR. PONTABY ISABELLA, 23a)
A little grumpy. Very good head shape with a contoured wedge, the ears are large and very well set. Good profile line, chin of moderate depth. Most expressive well shaped eyes, good bright hazel in colour. Well shaped lithe body, well balanced limbs and tail length. Good coat texture, good rich coppery base colouring, ticking well defined in darker copper.
RES. GR.PR. Johnson's CH. & PR. PONTABY CAMPANULA, 23c)
Pleasing head shape with a contoured wedge, the ears are fairly large and well set. Fair profile line and chin depth. Expressive well shaped hazel eyes. Lithe body with well shaped limbs, tail tapers and is of good length. Good coat texture, warm oatmeal base colouring and underparts. Distinct mid blue ticking.
RED GROUP BIRMAN ADULT, MALE.
1st. & CH. & BOB. McGowan's CH. BULLAMOOR SUNBURST, 13c5)
Large well developed young boy. Lovely strong head with broad skull, the ears are neat and well set. Full cheeks. Good profile line and chin depth. The almost round eyes are a mid blue in colour. Substantial body of good length, strong sturdy limbs, good tail length with a full brush. Good rich red points colouring. Full silky coat and ruff, warm cream in colour. Well marked gloves, socks and gauntlets.
TABBY BIRMAN ADULT, FEMALE.
BOB. Only. Hay's GR.CH. ADFURLO GLENKENS GLAYVA, 13c11)
Mature girl with strong type. Good head shape, the medium sized ears are set well apart. Well rounded cheeks. Good profile line and chin depth. The eyes are almost round in shape and are a two tone blue in colour. Well shaped body of good length, well balanced limbs, moderate brush to the tail. Clearly marked tabby pattern on all the points. Fairly silky coat of mid length, beige in colour. The gloves are well marked and the gauntlets tapering.
FAWN ABYSSINAIN ADULT, FEMALE.
1st. CH. with held. Andrew's SYRINX ARIANNA.
Well grown for age. The head is a short wedge with ears which are medium in size. The profile line is almost straight. Chin of moderate depth. The eye shape is a little oriental, but the colour is a good hazel. Lithe well shaped body with proportionate limbs, the tail is tapered. Good coat texture, good warm toned fawn coat base, darker fawn ticking. Overall the head shape is not quite typical of the breed.
USUAL ABYSSINIAN KITTEN, MALE.
1st. Pontello's PONTABY ENRICO.
Well grown young boy. The head has a good contoured wedge, the ears are quite well set, but he tends to hold them high at times. Good profile line, strong chin. Expressive well shaped bright hazel eyes. Lithe well developed body, the limbs and tail length are all proportionate. Good coat texture, good rich ruddy base colouring and underparts. Good clear ticking. Just a hint of leg barring on the front limbs.
USUAL ABYSSINIAN KITTEN, FEMALE.
1st. & BOB. Mather's MAKIMA APACHE TEARS.
Attractive youngster. Lovely well balanced head with a contoured wedge, the ears are large and very well set. Good profile line and chin depth. Expressive bright hazel eyes. Well shaped lithe body, limbs and tail length all balance well. Good coat texture, good rich ruddy base colouring. Well defined ticking.
KORAT KITTEN, FEMALE.
1st. & BOB. Ferguson's RISINSTAR CAPELLA.
Well grown young kitten. Good heart shaped head with well set ears. Good curve to the nose, the chin has moderate depth. The eyes are large and well shaped, still showing yellow tones to the eye colour at present. Good strong cobby body with well balanced limbs and tail length. Good coat texture, colour is mid blue and showing a little silvery tipping.
2nd. Ferguson's RISINSTAR CALLISTA.
Litter sister to the above. Well grown for age. Pleasing heart shaped head. The ears are well set. Good curve to the nose, chin of fair depth. Quite good eye shape, the colour still showing some yellow tones. Strong well shaped body, well proportioned limbs, the tail is tapering. Coat texture fair, colour mid blue, but a little unsound and showing some ghostings. Just a little silvery tipping.
LILAC BURMESE ADULT, FEMALE.
BOB. Only Verlander's GR.CH. HIGHLANDER HEAVENSENT.
Attractive youngster. Lovely head shape with a good short wedge, good dome on top between well set ears. Quite good profile break and chin depth. Large expressive wide set eyes, gold in colour. Well muscled elegant body, the limbs and tail are well proportioned. Good short fine coat texture, good lilac colouring
ORIENTAL SHADED ADULT, FEMALE.
1st. & CH. & BOB. Tosun's SAITAN MISS TEASE, 43b)
Adolescent girl. The head has a medium length wedge, good breadth on top, the ears are large and well set. Good profile line and chin depth. The oriental shaped eyes are olive in colour. Well shaped long body with long slender limbs, the tail tapers and is of good length for balance. Short fine coat texture, good warm tone undercolouring, even shading on the body, strongly marked bracelets on the limbs and rings on the tail.
Many thanks to the officers and committee for inviting me and giving me the opportunity to spend time in Glasgow. I was most grateful to Celia Langford who came along to steward for me on such a busy day - thank you Celia.
BLUE LILAC TORTIE AND WHITE ADULT:
HINDLEY’S RISETTA SURPRIZE. I had to disqualify this exhibit for vast amounts of powder in the coat, my hands were covered in talc and when we blew the coat at least three times clouds of powder was coming out despite the owners claims that there was not powder in the coat
BLACK PERSIAN KITTEN – FEMALE:
1 WITHHELD
2 PATON’S LAFREBELLA JEEPERS 18THE JUNE 2008 BREED 1. A very beautiful kitten with excellent type, the head being nicely rounded, small ears sitting low on head with full furnishings. Cheeks full and round with strong chin and full muzzle. Short broad nose with good break and black nose leather. Large bright copper eyes. A cobby shaped body with short thick legs and large round tufted paws. Tail short and bushy and balanced to body. A long thick soft coat which had been beautifully prepared and was of dense black colour sound and even colour. On such a lovely kitten it was such a pity to see a horrendous bite which was so undershot that she could not keep her tongue inside her mouth and was obviously my reason for withholding 1st place. She was delightful to handle.
IMPERIAL GRAND CHAMPION MALE:
1 IMP CAMPBELL’S GR CH DOTCOM LESTER. Brown Tabby and white Main Coon. I hesitated before I awarded this certificate to this boy who I have judged before and seen better presented. He had signs of stud tail and some rather sparse areas in his tail also his feet could have been cleaner however he had such an air of arrogance about him that I decided to award certificate. Extremely laid back boy with a long strong body. Long tail reaching to shoulder blades Body supported by substantial legs with large paws which had tufts of fur between the toes. Medium length head with square muzzle and firm chin. Nose of uniform width with shallow curve to the profile. Large round eyes with slightly oblique set and spaced wide apart. Large tall nicely feathered ears. A nicely pattered coat with defined tabby markings.
RES IMP WRIGHT’S GR CH YEHESKA FRENZY FIRELFLY. Red and white Maine coon. This boys profile appears to change each time I see him albeit it could be that he was rather short of coat today and today he was not so chatty as the last time I judged him and his profile needed to have a gentler curve. Medium length head with square muzzle. Large eyes set slightly oblique. Ears tall and wide at base with short tufts and well feathered. A long strong body supported by substantial legs with large paws with tufts of fur between the toes. A long tail which could have been a little more profuse.
IMPERIAL GRAND CHAMPION FEMALE:
1 IMP KAPLAN’S GR CH BAYGAZER KLAWNIQUEKATARINA. Blue Birman female. A lovely girl whose deep blue eyes really stood out. Lovely Birman type with round broad head. Ears spaced well apart and medium in size. Nose showing the desired slight dip to profile on medium length nose. Full cheeks and good chin with good bite. A good body shape and she had a lovely feel to her. Bushy medium length tail. Very defined blue matching points on a silky soft albeit a little shady coat. Tidy gloves and socks. Nicely matched tapering gantlets. Excellent temperament.
RES IMP HAY’S GR CH ADFURLO GLENKENS GLAYVA. Seal Tabby. What a gorgeous face and expression such an appealing look. A girl of good weight but needs a slightly longer body. Broad rounded head with medium sized ears which had good width between them and faint thumb prints. Almost round blue eyes, Nose of medium length showing slight dip to the profile. Full round cheeks with well developed chin with spotted whisker pads... A beautifully prepared silky coat even gloves and socks, nicely matched tapering gauntlets with all white sparkling. Medium length bushy ringed tail. Medium height legs showing broken stripes. She was adorable.
BIRMAN GRAND CHAMPION MALE:
1 GR CH MCGOWEN’S CH BULLLAMOOR SUNBURST. Red Birman. What happened to my lovely friendly boy from Edinburgh who was enjoying his day out he was so lovely there this time he wanted to eat me. A really massive boy of great strength who had been beautifully presented. Wonderful Birman type, Medium, sized ears spaced well apart. Profile shows slight dip on medium length nose, almost round blue eyes. Well developed cheeks and good chin with good bite. Medium length bushy tail. Even gloves and socks. Almost matching gauntlets. A silk soft pale cream body with light red points, Medium height thick legs with large round paws. When I saw him later in the day he appeared a bit more settled. I understand this certificate makes him a grand well done.
BIRMAN GRAND CHAMPION FEMALE:
1 GR CH BULLAMOOR SKY DREAMER. Blue Birman female. I really loved the type on this young lady who had a beautiful long pale silky coat with a long ruff on a beautifully groomed and showing pale blue points contrast. Lovely head with medium sized ears spaced well apart, full cheeks and chin with level bite. Profile shows slight dip on medium length nose. Almost round eyes deep blue in colour. Good body shape with medium height thick legs. Tail bushy and well balanced. Snowy white tidy gloves, good socks, nicely matched tapering gauntlets. An absolute delight.
RES GR CH Kaplan GR CH BAYGAZER KLAWNIQUEKATARINA. Blue Birman female (See imperial grand female winner class report)
AOV SEMI LONG HAIR GRAND CHAMPION MALE: My apologies to exhibitors as I was not in schedule to judge these classes but unfortunately Mr. Scruton was unable to attend the show and I was given this class.
GR CH CHAPMAN’S CH BRILTHOR SHOGUN red shaded. A gentle giant who I was pleased to see that his delicately coloured coat had been beautifully prepared this time. For such a big boy he had a little squeak for a meow. Excellent large body of rectangular appearance supported by substantial legs with large round and tufted paws. Long tail reaching to shoulder blades. Medium length head with square muzzle and firm chin with good bite. Nose of uniform width show shallow curve to the profile. Lovely expression to his pale amber eyes had had a slightly oblique set. Large High cheek bones with fairly full cheeks. I would have liked the ears to be a little larger and taller. As previously mentioned super presentation and lovely to handle
RES GR. CRAIG’S CH COURAGE OF GENTLE LIONS red tabby and white Maine coon. Another big boy with very large body who would have benefited from a little more show preparation as his coat was a little open and he was shedding quite a lot of coat. Substantial legs and large paws with tufts of fur appearing from under the paw. Long tail with fairly profuse fur and reaching to shoulder blades. Medium length head with square muzzle and good bite. Shallow curve to profile on nose of uniform width. Eyes full and spaced wide apart with a slightly oblique set. Large tail ears however the right ear had some damage to it. Although a little nervous he was a very friendly boy.
AOV SEMI LONG HAIR GRAND CHAMPION FEMALE:
GR CH GARDNER’S CH ADSETLO PALMAINE BANDANNA Brown tabby and white Maine coon. A lovely girl with excellent tabby markings and sparkly white areas. Head of medium length with strong square muzzle. Fairly full cheeks and high cheek bones. Profile shows shallow curve on nose of uniform width. Fairly full cheeks and high cheek bones. A good bite. Excellent frontal ruff. Full round pale green eyes with slightly oblique set. Wonderful large tall ears which were wide at base well feathered and tufted at tips A long solid large body supported by substantial legs with large round paws which had tufts of fur appearing from under the paw. Tail fur profuse and flowing with shaggy breeches and belly fur.
RES WITHELD
2 FORBES CH WEESAMS ABBI Brown Tabby Norwegian. This girl’s coat pattern gave the appearance of mackerel and was quite dull in colour. She had a triangular head shape but profile needed to be straighter, her ears needed to be larger as they were very small but did have long hairs out of the ears and also she was lacking in chin I was sorry but for a reserve grand she had to many faults.
SILVER SERIES MAINE COON ADULT:
BEST OF BREED HAMILTON’S GR CH TRELGANDORF MISS AMERICA red silver tabby and white Maine coon female.
AOC MAINE COON ADULT MALE:
1 BOB CHAPMAN’S CH BRILTHOR SHOGUN (see Grand class report)
BROWN OR BLUE TABBY MAINE COON KITTEN – MALE:
1BOB GREGSON’S DRAGONMAINE SHRUIKAN blue tabby. This extremely well grown kitten could hold his own against any adult. Wonderful large solid body or rectangular appearance with good square rump and lovely breeches. Very substantial legs with large round paws. Tail fur profuse and flowing and reaching to his shoulder blades. His undercoat was covered by a well prepared glossy top coat. Head medium in length with square muzzle. Large ears held tall and wide at base well tufted and furnished. Full round eyes spaced well apart and set slightly oblique. Fairly full cheeks and high cheek bones. Nose of uniform width showing shallow curve to the profile. My only criticism was his chin need to be stronger but he has a good bite. A very showy exhibit who was beautifully presented.
AV SEMI LONG HAIR IMPERIAL GRAND PREMIER MALE:
1 IMP ASHWORTH’S IGR PR RAGALYN BLUE LAGOON Blue pointed bi colour ragdoll. Long time since I have seen this lovely boy who was always one of my favourites and as usual a pleasure to handle. A long muscular body of excellent weight with a long muscular body and broad chest. Well boned medium length legs with large, rounded and tufted paws. A silky coat predominately bluish white with evenly distributed white patches with bluish grey matching points. Long bushy tail which reaches to his shoulder blades and tapers slightly towards the tip. Broad head with flat plane medium sized ears that had slight tilt forward and were well furnished. Cheeks well developed as was the muzzle with a firm chin and level bite. Nose of medium length showing a gentle dip to the profile. Lovely large blue eyes which were well opened and set slightly oblique. Mask shows a balanced inverted V commencing at forehead and extending downwards covering his nose whisker pads and chins. His bib, chest, under body with all limbs white as always to my steward’s delight he loves to have a cuddle.
RES IMP SOUTHALL’S CH AND GR PR GOWLAREN SILVER MARCUS Silver Somali. The grooming on this exhibit was outstanding many congratulations. I first met this young man as a kitten a few years ago. A lovely silver coat ticked with black however quite a lot of tarnishing on the body which was very firm and muscular supported by long legs with oval shaped paws which had tufts of fur between the toes. Long well furnished tail which was broad at the base and silvery white fur colour under the tail as was the chest belly and breeches. A little narrow around the whisker pads, Ears set wide apart and broad at base and nicely cupped and tufted. Large almond shaped eyes with a lovely expression. He needed to show more nose break and also again a fair amount of tarnishing on his head. Lovely to handle with lovely feel to him in super condition.
AV SEMI LONG HAIR IMPERIAL GRAND CHAMPION FEMALE:
1 IMP GR PR LEPPARD’S UK GR CH & IGR PR FANCYTOO GROUCH. I last saw her at the Capital where she won best in show semi long hair neuter. As usual beautifully presented with a long silky pale off white coat colour complimented by delicate lilac matching points. Her eye shape is almost round but the colour fading just a little. Nose medium in length with slight dip to profile and nose leather lilac. Cheeks full and round with well developed chin and good bite. Her typical feminine head is framed by long ruff. Good body shape. Medium length bushy tail. Snowy white gloves and socks. Nicely matched tapering gauntlets. Just to prove she is a true Birman we got the occasional Birman huff and cough.
RES IMP ASHWORTH’S UK GR CH & UK I GR PR EMERISLE DIAMANTE. Seal pointed bi colour ragdoll.
Beautifully presented with a silky medium length coat with sparkling white areas on a long muscular body. Substantial bone to medium height legs with large, rounded and tufted paws. Front limbs and one back all white with one back limb having a large area of seal in it. . Nice head being broad with flat plane between medium sized ears that were well furnished and had slight tilt forward. Well opened large eyes set slightly oblique and off deep blue colour. Cheeks and muzzle well developed with a firm chin and good bite. Balanced inverted V commencing on forehead and extending downwards t cover nose whisker pads and chin. Deep rich seal matching points. Long bushy tail that tapered slightly at the tip and reached to the shoulder blades. A lovely exhibit to judge.
BROWN OR BLUE TABBY MAINE COON KITTEN – MALE:
1BOB GREGSON’SDRAGONMAINE SHRUIKAN blue tabby. This extremely well grown kitten could hold his own against any adult. Wonderful large solid body or rectangular appearance with good square rump and lovely breeches. Very substantial legs with large round paws. Tail fur profuse and flowing and reaching to his shoulder blades. His undercoat was covered by a well prepared glossy top coat. Head medium in length with square muzzle. Large ears held tall and wide at base well tufted and furnished. Full round eyes spaced well apart and set slightly oblique. Fairly full cheeks and high cheek bones. Nose of uniform width showing shallow curve to the profile. My only criticism was his chin need to be stronger but he has a good bite. A very showy exhibit who was beautifully presented.
BROWN OR BLUE TABBY MAINE COON NEUTER:
1PC BEST OF BREED DEVINE’S CHERRYBLOSSOM TUTTU FRUTTI Brown tabby and white. Excellent presentation on this very relaxed boy. Head medium in length with strong square mizzle. Tall large ears with tufts at tips of ears and well feathered. Nose of uniform width with shallow curve to the profile. Eyes spaced well apart full and round in shape and set slightly oblique. Cheeks fairly full and cheek bones high. Firm chin with a good bite. He would benefit from a longer ruff which would finish the head off beautifully. Large solid body with square rump. Tail fur profuse and flowing and the length reaching to the shoulder blades. Body supported by substantial legs with large round paws. Wonderful to handle.
2 MCRAE & GABB’S ELMCOON BASIL Brown tabby. Almost 4 years old and unfortunately his ear set is more on the side than tall. He needs a stronger muzzle and is rather elongated facially. His nose although had shallow curve was rather broad. Full round pale green eyes spaced well apart and set slightly oblique. A strong solid body of rectangular appearance with a long profuse flowing tail. A very gentle boy.
BROWN MARBLED BENGAL ADULT FEMALE:
1CC BEST OF BREED ROBERTSON & RICHARDSON’S ESANES IMPRESSIONANT.
SINGAPURA ADULT MALE:
1 CC BEST OF BREED GR CH SINGINGPURRS SIRSTAMFORD. A lovely exhibit with a very alert expression. A muscular body of medium length and size and of very good substance. Legs well muscled with small oval feet and black paw pads, the front legs showing some barring on in the inside side of the legs. . A slender tail with a blunt dark tip the length reaching just below the shoulders. A short fine silky close lying coat of golden ivory colour ticked with sepia brown and showing 2 bands of colour. A well rounded head with very large green eyes with cheetah lines coming from inner corner of eye. Large ears which were wide at base and well cupped. Muzzle short and broad. Nose blunt with a slight stop just below the nose level. Very nice to handle and a very strong feel about him.
EGYPTIAN MAU NEUTER:
BEST OF BREED ECCLES GR PR NEWKINGDOM GETESH.
AC SOMALI OR RAGDOLL BREEDERS ADULT:
1 GILLAN’S VONVARDA MELODEE Seal point colourpointed ragdoll female. Very nice exhibit with silky soft beige coat complimented by rich seal on all points. Broad head with flat plane medium sized ears that had slight tilt forward and were well furnished. Gentle dip to profile on medium length nose which had retrousse tip which is so rare to see. Nice blue eyes that I found to round in shape. Good cheeks and muzzle with firm chin and good bite. Long bushy tail that tapered slightly at the tip and reached to her shoulder blades.
AC SOMALI OR RAGDOLL NON BREEDERS ADULT:
1SKILLING’S FILENZO CATSROOL LANA Blue point mitted ragdoll female. A bluish white silky coat complimented by bluish grey on all points. White chin. Chest and under body. Sparkling white mittens to her front feet. Ears small rather than medium in size with slight tilt forward. Slightly oblique blue eyes. Profile shows gentle dip on medium length nose. Cheeks and muzzle well developed, firm chin with a good bite. Long body with medium length substantial legs and large rounded and tufted paws. Tail Bushy and tapering at tip and in proportion to her body
2 MISKELLY’S EMERISLE SEPTIUMS MAXUMUSS Seal point colourpointed ragdoll male. This boy was in need of more show preparation. Rather square in the muzzle and the eyes were to small in shape and to pale blue in colour. Medium sized ears that lacked the slight tilt forward. A strong muscular body on this well grown boy with strong boned medium height legs and large tufted paws. Long tail balanced to his body.
AV SEMI LONG HAIR ADULT MALE:
1 GILLAN’S VONVARDA JACK FLASH Blue bi colour ragdoll male. A delightful boy with a lovely feel to his silky soft coat. A long muscular body with well boned medium length legs and large round and tufted paws. A long bushy tail which tapered slightly towards the tip and was in proportion to his body. Broad head with flat plane between medium sized ears that had slight tilt forward and were well furnished. Good cheeks and muzzle with a firm chin and good bite. Medium length nose showing a gentle dip to the profile. His inverted V which commenced on forehead and extended downwards covering nose, whiskers pads and chin was not quite balanced some blue colour was extending under his left eyes. His eyes were of lovely blue colour and of nice shape.
2 FORBES TRAPPISTINI JANTEIJO OF WEESAMS Red tabby and white Norwegian Male. A big chatty boy who although a little nervous was extremely gentle. A strongly built solid body standing high one legs the rear being longer than the front legs. Large round paws with tufts of fur between the toes. A long tail but unfortunately very greasy at the base. Triangular shape head with long straight profile. Large ears set high on head with long hairs coming out of the ears. An alert expression to his large oval shaped eyes. His chin needed to be stronger. A woolly undercoat was covered by a nicely pattered top coat showing defined tabby markings and a good M to his forehead.
3 CRAIG’S CH COURAGE OF GENTLE LIONS (see res grand report)
AV SEMI LONG HAIR ADULT FEMALE:
1 IMP KAPLAN’S GR CH BAYGAZER KLAWNIQUEKATARINA Blue Birman female (see imperial class winner report
2 LEPPARD’S KLASSYKLOGGS KATRIONA Seal Birman. A well grown girl of good weight and size for 10 months old. Very nice Birman type with broad rounded head. Almost round deep blue eyes. Medium length nose showing slight dip to profile. Cheeks fairly full and round, chin full and well developed and bite is good. Head has deep rich seal points contrast to her clear beige silky coat which had been beautifully prepared. Tail nice and bushy and of medium length. Sparkling white even gloves and socks. Right gauntlet could be more central left gantlet good and both of even length. Excellent manners.
3 HAY’S GR CH ADFURLO GLENKENS GLAYVA. Seal Tabby (see res imperial class report)
AC SELF PERSIAN (14 WEEKS – 6 MONTHS):
1 CAMPBELL’S DEDANNAN CHASING RAINBOWS Black Exotic. What a fabulous kitten only just over 3 months old with such a dense black coat colour so sound and even, very plush and soft in texture and full of life standing out from the body and medium in length. A massive broad head, small rounded ears sitting low on head and well furnished. Short broad nose with good break and black nose leather. Full cheeks and firm chin with a good bite. Large brilliant copper eyes nice and bold. A well developed cobby body sitting low on legs the legs being short and thick with large round and firm paws. Short tail balanced to body. A really lovely kitten.
AV PERSIAN/SHL NOVICE KITTEN:
1 SAFFAR’S SHEERBLISS SHERE KHAN 70 9. What a lovely facial expression with bold large bright deep copper eyes. Lovely type with a broad rounded head, short broad nose with brick red nose leather, nice full cheeks and firm chin with a good bite. Small well furnished ears sitting low on head. Head showing a nice M on forehead. A cobby shaped body with short thick legs and large paws the legs having nice defined stripes. Short thick ringed tail. A richly coloured plush medium length coat with a lovely soft feel. Really lovely to judge/
2 PATON’S LAFREBELLA JEEPERS Black female 18th June 2008. See open class report
AV PERSIAN/SLH RADIUS KITTEN:
1 CHAPMAN’S COONTASTIC MARTHA JONES tortie silver tabby Maine coon. Super large tall ears well feathered and tufted at tips. Medium length head with strong square muzzle and firm chin. High cheek bones and fairly full cheeks. Profile shows shallow curve on nose of uniform width. Eyes spaced well apart full and round with a slightly oblique set. A medium sized solid body with a square rump and nice breeches. Substantial boning to legs with large round paws which had tufts of fur appearing from under the paw. Tail fur profuse and flowing. An almost white undercoat with silvery white colour on throat and muzzle. Scattered shades of red in the coat which comprised of an undercoat and a glossy top coat. Nicely presented kitten.
AC PERSIAN SELF NEUTER:
1 MCPHERSON’S GR CH POLLYSTAR NEW YORK PLAYBOY Red male 4th August 2004 Breed no. 4. A big boy with a large cobby body supported by short thick legs with large rounded paws. A deep rich red sound and even long thick soft coat which was full of life. Full frill covering the shoulders and extending between the front legs. Very bushy short tail balanced to his body. Massive round head with neat ears placed low on head and well furnished. Short broad nose with deep pink nose leather. Large bright copper eyes, Cheeks full and chin strong with a full muzzle and good bite. I have never seen such long curly whiskers as this lovely boy had.
AC PERSIAN JUNIOR NEUTER:
1 ELLIOTT’S PR STARSPANGLE GLITZY BOLAN Chinchilla Male. The first thing you notice is the expressive large green eyes with dark eyes lids. A brood roundhead with neat ears placed low on head and well furnished. Snub nosed with brick red nose leather. Gull cheeks, good chin and bite. A cobby shaped body with short thick legs. Short bushy tail, Silky long coat with a pure white undercoat with evenly distributed black tipping giving an overall silver sparkling appearance.
2 SMITH’S WOODY UMPH-N-PUFF Cream smoke Male Neuter. A very large cobby body with a very long silky pale cream coat with a pale undercoat giving a good contrast. A broad nicely rounded head with small ears sitting low on head and well furnished. Short broad nose with good break. Strong chin and good bite, Full cheeks. Large copper eyes and full ruff complete the overall balance of his head.
AC PERSIAN SENIOR NEUTER:
1 FUREY’S GR CH CLARITY TALKOF THERTOWN Seal colourpoint Female. What a wonderful temperament on this beautifully presented 9 year old girl who was in excellent condition. The only thing that gave her age away was the paleness of her large blue eyes. Very nice type with broad well rounded head. Short broad nose, Full cheeks good chin with good bite. Neat ears sitting low on head with good furnishings. Excellent cobby body shape and of good substance. Short thick legs and large rounded well tufted paws. Short bushy tail. A very silky thick coat and a short bushy tail with rich seal points.
2 CAMPBELL’S PR. JUSCARI EMLYN Golden neuter male. An apricot undercoat extending into a golden top coat tipped with black. Large round expressive green eyes. Head broad with good muzzle and chin the bite being level. Snub nose with brick red nose leather. Small well set ears with good furnishings however there were some knots around the ears. A cobby body with short thick legs and large rounded paws. Tail short and bushy, He needed a little more show preparation.
AC PERSIAN/SLH LIMIT NEUTER:
1 MCRAE & GABBS ELMCOON BASIL Brown tabby (see 2nd placing open class report)
2 TROTTER’S JULESCOON STONEWALL JACKSON Red tabby and white (see report 2nd in open class report
AC PERSIAN/SLH VETERAN NEUTER:
1 UK GR CH AND IGR PR FANCYTOO GRUOCHE Lilac Birman female. (See imperial grand prem winner report)
2 ASHWORTH’S UK GR CH & UK I GR PR EMERISLE DIAMANTE Seal pointed bi colour ragdoll female (see reserve imperial report placing)
3 LAMONT’S TUFTYPAWS ANASTASIA Seal colourpointed ragdoll Female
Thank you Isabel, Pamela and Denise for my invitation to judge in Scotland. The hospitality is always excellent and I had a lovely weekend away. Thank you Ann & Brian Ashworth for stewarding and my marked up catalogue. I really appreciated your help and expertise.
AC PERSIAN NON-SELF CHAMPION MALE:
GRCC MS WALL’S GR CH SHEERBLISS ENRICO (70 31a) M 14/4/07 – Blue and White Exotic of good size and shape. Body is cobby and he stands on short fat legs. Lovely balanced Persian type. Round head with good width between neat ears. Round eyes of a good orange colour. Short broad nose with good break and full leather. Level bite. Coat dense and plush standing well away from the body. Medium shade of blue which is a little unsound at the moment with a sparkling white. White collar and white chevron to face. White underparts. Tail in proportion to his body. Excellent temperament.
RES GRCC MRS NIVEN’S CH NOREXOTIKATTS CASPERCAROT (70 19) M 12/4/06 – Red Tabby Exotic of nicely balanced Persian type. Cobby in shape and standing low on the legs. Round head with good width between ears. Round copper eyes. Short broad nose with good stop and full leather. Good bite. Full fat cheeks, strong chin. Dense plush coat of a rich red with deeper red tabby markings that show a clear butterfly, oysters to flanks and spine line. M to forehead, spotted whisker pads, spectacles and thumbprints to ears. Tail in proportion to body.
AC PERSIAN NON-SELF CHAMPION FEMALE:
GRCC MRS MILLICAN’S GR CH CULLYKHAN BOBBI SOX (12a7) F 11/8/04 –Well grown Cream and White Bi Colour of lovely well balanced Persian type. Large round head with excellent width between neat well furnished ears. Round expressive eyes of a good orange colour. Short broad nose with good stop and full leather. Good bite. Full cheeks. Well-prepared profuse coat that was prepared to the last hair of pastel cream and a sparkling white. Cream to face with a white moustache. Half white collar. White to all four limbs and underparts. Fully coloured tail that was in proportion to her body. She went on to win BIS Persian, well deserved and Congratulations to her owner.
RES GRCC MRS MALCOMSON’S CH RISETTA ROSEBUD (13b6) F 24/10/07 – Pretty Tortie Colourpoint of good shape and size, cobby and standing low on the legs. Round head with good width between neat well furnished ears. Round expressive pale blue eyes. Short broad nose with good stop. Good bite. Well prepared coat showing slight surface shading. All points are broken with colour. Mostly pale red on face and legs but a richer red colour in the tail and on the ears. Tail in proportion to body. Sweet temperament.
AC PERSIAN SELF PREMIER MALE:
GRCC MR SMITH’S GR PR WOOSY JIGGLI WIGGLI (3) MN 15/5/03 – Large Blue of good Persian type and excellent size. Large round head with good width between neat well furnished ears. Expressive copper eyes. Short broad nose with good stop and full blue leather. Full cheeks, strong chin. Level bite. Well-prepared coat of a medium shade of blue. Dinky tail.
TORTOISESHELL COLOURPOINT KITTEN:
1 BOB MS McCLUSKEY’S JOHNNYCAKE SNOW PRINCESS (13b6) F 31/5/08 – Tortie Colourpoint of good shape and size for age. Very pretty and well balanced for type. Round head with good width between neat well furnished ears. Round expressive pale blue eyes. Short snub nose with good stop and full leather. Full cheeks firm chin. Bite slightly undershot. Coat well prepared. Points are broken with colour. A rich red and seal. Pattern is very busy, more so on face and ears. Tail showing both colours and is in proportion to her body.
SEAL COLOURPOINT NEUTER:
1PC BOB MRS FUREY’S GR CH CLARITY TALKOF THETOWN (13b1) FN 17/8/99 – What a lovely Seal Colourpoint of nearly 10years. A pleasure to judge and so lovely to see a Seal Point with a clear coat – it can be done! Excellent body shape being cobby and standing low on the legs. Lovely balanced type. Large round head with good width between neat ears. Round expressive blue eyes. Short snub nose with good break. Good bite. Full fat cheeks firm chin. Well prepared coat showing very slight surface shading. Points a dense seal and all matching. Dinky tail.
RED/CREAM/TORTIE GROUP BIRMAN KITTEN:
1 BOB MRS POOL’S DALTEEMA STARDUST (13c6) F 3/6/08 – Seal Tortie Point Birman. Good size and shape to this young lady and she is very pretty with a loving temperament. Round broad head with medium sized ears that are spaced nicely apart. Eyes almost round and a lovely deep blue colour. Nose medium in length with a slight dip in profile. Cheeks full and round. Good bite. Well prepared fawn coat. Points are a seal brown intermingled with shades of red. All points are broken with colour. Pure white gloves which are scalloped and socks are medium in length. Gauntlets are medium in length. Tail short and bushy.
2 MRS POOL’S DALTEEMA SARMOYAH TOPAZ (13c7) F 29/5/08 – Cream point Birman. A very nice young lady who is well grown. Rounded head with good sized ears that are spaced well apart. Almost round deep blue eyes. Medium length to nose with a slight dip to profile. Level bite. Cheeks needing to be a little fuller. Firm chin. Coat needing a little more preparation today. Points a pleasing shade of cream. Mask still developing. Gloves are pure white and just cover the toes although it is hard to distinguish were they start and finish. Socks are pure white and cover the entire back paws. Good length to gauntlets. Tail bushy and in proportion to her body.
3 MRS RUSSELL’S DALTEEMA CRRAILISO AMBER (13c7) F 29/5/08 – Cream Point Birman of good shape and size with a lovely temperament. Head broad and rounded with medium sized ears that are spaced well apart. Eyes of deep blue which are almost round. Medium length to nose with a slight dip in profile. Level bite. Cheeks could be a little fuller. Points colour a rather hot shade of cream on mask, ears and tail. Pure white gloves that are scalloped. Socks are medium in length and also are pure white. Gauntlets are a good length. Well prepared coat and short bushy tail.
AC COLOURPOINTED/MITTED RAGDOLL KITTEN:
1 BOB MISS & MRS LAMONT’S CATTITUDE DÉJÀ VU (66) F 17/6/08 – Seal Colourpointed Ragdoll. Pretty young lady with a lovely temperament. Body is long and she is standing on legs that are medium in size on paws that are large and well tufted. Broad head with flat plane, ears are medium in size and spaced well apart. Eyes are large, well opened, two tone blue in colour and are slightly oblique – deepest intensity of colour is in the centre. Nose is medium in length and has the required dip. Good bite. Cheeks rounded with firm chin. Dense matching seal points. Coat nicely prepared, it is slightly shady on the surface but a good texture and very profuse - she also has a tummy and chest spot. Full ruff framing her pretty face. Tail long, reaching the shoulders and tapering towards the tip.
MAINE COON SILVER TABBY SERIES NEUTER MALE:
1 PC BOB MRS HAMILTON’S PR TRELGANDORF SIVER BANDIT (64 31ts) MN 30/6/03 – Silver Tabby and White Maine Coon. Excellent body size and shape, solid and muscular with proportionate limbs. Head is medium in length with large tall ears that are spaced well apart and tufted. Round green eyes that are set slightly oblique and a good distance apart. Nose of uniform width with a shallow concave curve. Level bite. Square muzzle with chin that recedes a little. Coat well prepared displaying tabby markings which are diffused due to length on a silver ground. White nose, chin, chest, underparts and feet. Well ringed tail which is at least the length of the body.
MAINE COON SILVER TABBY SERIES NEUTER FEMALE:
1 PC W/H MRS WISEMAN’S BRAEKITZ DOLLYMIXTURE (64 41esw) FN 10/7/07 – Silver Tortie Tabby and White Maine Coon who was not at all happy and did not want to be handled. Medium sized body standing on substantial legs with large round tufted paws. Head medium in length but rather triangular in shape with large tall well-tufted ears that are spaced well apart. Round green eyes set slightly oblique. Nose of uniform width with shallow concave curve. Good bite. Cheeks rather angular. Muzzle very fine, chin a little weak. Hard to assess bite as she had very red gums and did not want her mouth touched. Well-prepared coat with ruff developing, she had three stitches in her abdomen which I presume means that she was neutered recently. Silver ground colour to coat overlaid with shades of red. White feet, chest and underparts with white nose. Well defined classic Tabby markings. Tail long, well ringed and at least the length of her body.
AOC MAINE COON NEUTER:
1 PC MISS TROTTER’S JULESCOON STONEWALL JACKSON (64 44dw) MN 29/11/07 – Red Tabby and White Maine Coon. Lovely long body, very muscular and nicely balanced with the head. Medium head with large, tall ears, which are wide at the base and well tufted. Orange eyes full and round, spaced well apart with a slightly oblique set. Nose of uniform width with a shallow concave curve. Cheeks could be fuller for perfection. Good bite. Square muzzle firm chin. Nice textured coat of rich red markings on a bright apricot agouti ground colour and clean white. M to forehead, spectacles around eyes, spotted whisker pads, thumb prints to ears. Shoulder markings forming an outline of a butterfly with oysters to both flanks. On the back an unbroken line runs down the spine from the butterfly to the tail with a stripe on either side of this. White chest, feet and underparts. Tail well ringed and at least the length of the back.
2 MS DAVIES’S PR YAHESKA AVALANCHE (64 14c) MN 4/11/06 – Green eyed White Maine Coon. Body large, solid and muscular standing on substantial legs on large round paws. Head medium in size with large tall ears, wide at the base, well set and nicely tufted. Round pale green eyes spaced nicely apart and set slightly oblique. Nose of uniform width with a slight concave curve. Square muzzle but chin is a little weak as it tapers away a little. Cheeks nicely full with good square muzzle. Good bite. Coat needing more preparation with ruff and breeches developing well. Tail long and at least the length of the back and tapering towards the tip.
3 MRS WISEMAN’S TRAPPISTINI SHANAWN (64 44d) MN 4/11/06 – Red Tabby Maine Coon. Body of good length, solid and muscular showing the characteristic rectangular appearance. Head medium in length but triangular in shape with ears that are large and tall, well tufted and tipped. Full and round gold coloured eyes that are spaced well apart. Nose of uniform width with a shallow concave curve. Muzzle is a little triangular rather than square at the moment. Cheeks need to fill out. Level bite. Well prepared coat showing diffused Tabby markings. M to forehead, spectacles, spotted whisker pads and thumbprints to ears. Rich red markings on a bright apricot ground. Tail reaching the shoulders, well furnished and well ringed.
BOB MISS ROWLAND’S PR DOTCOM IMONFIRE (64 44dw) MN 10/10/07 – Lovely big handsome boy. A pleasure to judge.
SELKIRK REX KITTEN MALE:
1 BOB MS MORRISON’S KURLILOX BUGSY MALONE (79S 40 4) M 25/10/08 – Short Haired Lilac Colourpoint Selkirk Rex of good weight and size for his age with a firm muscular feel. The head needs just a little more breadth but is developing well. Rounded forehead with a downward slant to the nose. Ears are a smidgen tall at the moment and need a little more width between them. Cheeks could be a little fuller but muzzle is developing well and is nicely padded. Eyes are large and expressive. Good bite. Coat is well rexed and stands well away from the body. It is fairly uniform in length all over and is a lovely texture. Tail balances with body.
SELKIRK REX KITTEN FEMALE:
1 MS MORRISON’S KURLILOX BRIDGET JONES (79S 40 6) F 25/10/08 – Litter sister to the above. Short Haired Tortie Colourpoint Selkirk who just like her brother is well grown and a good shape and size. Rectangular body with a solid, cobby feel. Head developing well with forehead nicely rounded but again head needing to broaden slightly. Ears are medium in size just needing a little more width. Nose was straight with a downward slant. Cheeks filling nicely and padded muzzle developing well. For me eyes are a little small and deep-set. Good bite. Coat is a lovely texture, it is very dense and well rexed. Good length which is fairly uniform all over. Tail in proportion to her body.
2 MS GOODWIN’S ILONA COBWEB (79S 36) F 2/7/08 – Short Haired Black Smoke Selkirk who is well grown for her age. Excellent cobby body which is solid and muscular to the touch. Head is round with the top of head gently curved with marginally small ears which are set well apart. In profile the forehead is rounded and the nose is straight below the break. Eyes were very watery today and she would not open them so they looked Oriental in shape. Cheeks filling nicely but muzzle needing to develop, needing more padding. Good bite. Coat is a lovely texture, sands well away from the body and is well curled. Tail is a good length.
AV PERSIAN/SLH CHAMPION, GRAND CHAMPION or IMPERIAL GRAND CHAMPION:
1 MRS MILLICAN’S GR CH CULLYKHAN BOBBI SOX (12a7) F 11/8/04
2 MS WALL’S GR CH SHEERBLISS ENRICO (70 31a) M 14/4/07
3 MISS FORBES’S CH WEESAMS ABBI (67 20) F 6/4/07 – Brown Tabby Norwegian of good size and shape. Her body is long and she is solid yet elegant. She stands high on the legs with her back legs longer than her front ones. Head is triangular in shape with a lovely straight profile. Her forehead is slightly rounded. Chin slightly weak. Ears are large with good width at the base and set nicely apart. Eyes are a little small and deep-set. Good bite. Coat is well developed and consists of a woolly undercoat covered by an overcoat of long and coarser guard hairs. She has a lovely full ruff and knickerbockers. Tail is long, bushy and reaches the shoulders.
AV PERSIAN/SLH NOT HAVING WON a CC or IC ADULT:
1 MISS STEWART’S BARLEYFIELDS RIVER DANCE (70 2a) M 29/4/08 – Odd eyed White Exotic of good shape and size. Cobby in shape and standing low on the legs. Round head with good width between neat ears. Round expressive eyes- one blue and one orange. Short broad nose with good break and full pink leather. Acceptable bite. Full cheeks firm chin. Coat sparkling white, dense, plush and standing well away from his body. Tail in proportion.
2 MRS MUIR’S ASHANEEKA LA REINA (11) F 7/4/08 – Pretty Tortoiseshell who is cobby in shape and stands low on the legs. Round head with a bump on her forehead. Neat ears that fit nicely into the contours of her head. Lovely expressive copper eyes. Good bite. Full fat cheeks firm chin. Coat well prepared and nicely patched. Lovely rich red and a dense black. Face nicely patched and all extremities are broken with colour. Tail good length showing both colours.
3 MRS GRUBB’S BEECHBRAE INDIANA (70 54) F 12/5/08
AV PERSIAN/SLH NOT HAVING WON a CC or IC ADULT:
1 MISS FORBES’S WEESAMS TIBBY (67 31t) F 6/3/08 – Brown Tabby and White Norwegian Forest. Body long and solid yet elegant. She stands high on the legs with the back legs being longer than the front ones. Triangular head with a long straight profile. Forehead is slightly rounded. Chin firm. Ears are large and have good width at the base. Eyes are expressive, oval, set obliquely and are alert. Good bite. Well prepared coat showing a very good woolly undercoat which is covered by a coarser overcoat. She has a full ruff and knickerbockers. Tail long and bushy, easily reaching the shoulders. A very pretty young lady with a very laidback temperament.
2 MRS BARTON’S NORGESKAUKATT AHTARRA RANE (67 14c) F 6/4/08 – Green Eyed White Norwegian Forest. Good size and shape, body long and muscular standing on legs that are longer at the back than the front. Head triangular with a nice long straight profile. Forehead slightly rounded. Ears are large with good width at the base, set high and open. Eyes are a little small and deep set. Level bite. Chin a little weak. Well prepared coat of a sparkling white which consists of a woolly undercoat covered by a smooth overcoat. Good ruff and knickerbockers. Tail long and bushy.
3 MR LEPPARD’S KLASSYKLOGS KATRIONA (13c1) F 5/4/08
AV PERSIAN/SLH ARISTOCRAT ADULT :
1 MRS THOMSON’S TRACYLOOE FRITZ (12a1) M 20/10/06 – Black and White Bi Colour. Well grown and cobby in shape. Large round head with good width between neat well furnished ears. Round copper eyes. Short broad nose with good stop and full black leather. Good bite. Cheeks full with firm chin. Coat is a dense black with white chevron, which was a little stained, to face, part white collar, white underparts and legs. Coat well prepared. Tail fully coloured and in proportion to his body.
2 MRS WRIGHT’S KOLOSSI BRANWELL (13b3) F 25/11/07 – Chocolate Colourpoint of good shape and size. Cobby and standing low on the legs. Round head with good width between neat ears. Round expressive pale blue eyes. Short broad nose with good break and full leather. Full cheeks firm chin. Almost level bite. Well prepared coat with milk chocolate matching points. Tail in proportion to body.
3 MISS FORBES’S TRAPPISTINI JANTEIJO OF WEESAMS (67 31dt) M 8/8/06 – Red Tabby and White Norwegian of good size and shape, body is long and muscular. He stands high on his legs with back legs longer than front. . Head triangular but profile has a dip in it and he has a nose bump. Large ears which are open with good width at the base. Eyes are small and deep-set and are set obliquely. Level bite. Chin is weak. Coat needs much more preparation but it is semi long with a woolly undercoat and smoother top coat. Tail long and bushy reaching the shoulder blades.
AV SLH SENIOR NEUTER:
1 MR & MRS ASHWORTH’S IGR PR RAGALYN BLUELAGOON (66 31a) MN 27/4/04 – Blue and White bi colour Ragdoll of lovely balanced type and as always a real gentleman. Body long and muscular body and he stands on legs that are medium in length on large round paws. Good broad head with flat plane. Ears are medium in size, set wide and slightly tilted forward. Large blue eyes which are set slightly oblique. Medium length nose with a gentle dip. Level bite. Full cheeks with rounded muzzle. Points colour a bluish grey. Back a bluish grey with patches of white. Balanced inverted V on face. Bib chest and underparts white. Coat well prepared, silken in texture and medium in length. Long and bushy tail.
2 MR & MRS TROTTER’S PR JULESCOON HUGME HENRY (64 31t) MN 28/12/06 – Brown Tabby and White. Excellent balance for type and size needed two 1st’s here! Body large, solid and muscular and he stands on substantial legs on large round paws which are well tufted. Head is medium in length with large tall well tufted ears that are set high and spaced well apart. Full round green eyes, spaced well apart with a slightly oblique set. Nose of uniform width with shallow concave curve. Cheeks are fairly full. Square muzzle and firm chin. Well prepared coat of a lovely texture. Full ruff and breeches. Warm copper agouti ground colour with well defined black tabby markings. White whiskers, chest, underparts and feet. Tail long and tapering at least the length of the body and well ringed.
AV SLH VISITORS NEUTER:
1 MR & MRS ASHWORTH’S UK GR CH & UK IGR PR EMERISLE DIAMANTE (66 31) FN 2/3/00 – Seal point Bi Colour Ragdoll. Good size and shape with long body standing on legs that are medium in length. Head broad with a flat plane. Ears are medium in size, set wide apart and tilted slightly forward. Large eyes of deep blue set slightly oblique. Nose of medium length with a gentle dip. Level bite. Cheeks well developed with rounded muzzle. Dense seal points which are matching. Back and sides predominantly beige. Mask has a balanced inverted ‘V’ of white. Bib, chest and underparts white. Tail long and bushy.
2 MRS HOPKINS’S PR NITERAP SON DANCE (64 41) MN 28/4/07 – Brown Tabby Maine Coon. Good size and shape having a solid and muscular body. Substantial legs with large round paws. Head medium in length with large tall ears that are well tufted and spaced nicely apart. Green eyes that are round, spaced wide apart and set slightly oblique. Medium length to nose with even width and shallow concave curve. Good bite. Cheeks fairly full with high cheekbones and firm chin. Coat a warm brown with tabby markings diffused due to length of coat. M to forehead, spotted whisker pads, spectacles and thumbprints to ears. Butterfly across shoulders, oysters to flanks. Tail showing rings, long, wide at the base and at least the length of the back and tapering towards the tip.
3 MISS ROWLAND’S PR DOTCOM IMONFIRE (64 44dw) MN 10/10/07
AV PERSIAN/SLH PREMIER, GRAND PREMIER or IMPERIAL GRAND PREMIER:
1 MR & MRS ASHWORTH’S IGR PR RAGALYN BLUELAGOON (66 31a) MN 27/4/04
2 MR LEPPARD’S UK GR CH & IGR PR FANCYTOO GRUOCH (13c4) FN 29/12/95 – Lovely Lilac Point Birman of excellent shape and size and a credit to her owner. Lovely balanced Birman type. Strong skull that is broad and rounded. Medium sized ears that are spaced well apart. Almost round mid blue eyes. Nose medium in length with a slight dip in profile. Cheeks full and round. Chin full and well developed. Level bite. Well prepared coat of a lovely silky texture with matching pinkish grey points, displaying full ruff. Pure white symmetrical gloves with pure white matching socks. Gauntlets tapering up the back of the leg which are medium in length. Tail bushy and in proportion to body.
3 MR SOUTHALL’S CH & GR PR GOWLAREN SILVER MARCUS (63s) MN 11/10/05
AC BRITISH BREEDERS KITTEN:
1 MR & MRS MACLEAY’S KRUZINKAL STEEL DAWN (40 4) M 15/6/08 – Lilac Colourpointed of excellent shape and size for age. Body is cobby and he is standing on short strong legs on strong round paws. Round head with good width between ears that are small and rounded. Round eyes of pale blue, would have liked them a little deeper in colour. Nose is short, broad and straight. Good bite. Cheeks round with firm chin. Coat is magnolia white and it is short dense and crisp. Points are a bluey lilac and are lacking a pink tone. Tail is thick and medium in length. Lovely temperament.
2 MRS PROUT’S FERGAN BOMBAY SAPPHIRE (16) F 16/5/08 - Blue kitten of good size and shape and well grown for her age. Cobby and compact showing good depth to her body. Round head with good width between rounded ears which are a little large at present. Large round expressive eyes that are spaced nicely apart and are still a muddy brown in colour. Nose is short broad and straight. Level bite. Cheeks are full. Chin is firm. Coat is a lovely pale shade of blue and it is showing silver tipping at the moment which is quite acceptable in a kitten Coat is a little long, dense and soft in texture at this time, rather than crisp. Tail is medium in length and thick with a rounded tip.
3 MS MORRISON’S KURLILOX BUGSY MALONE (79S 40 4) M 25/10/08
AC BRITISH NON BREEDERS KITTEN:
1 MRS ORBELL-McQUEEN’S LARNIKAT MR BEAUBUMBLE (40 3) M 16/5/08 – Chocolate Colourpoint British. Body is cobby in type and he stands low on the legs on round firm paws. Head round and smooth with small neat ears that are spaced nicely apart. Large round very pale blue eyes, would like a deeper tone. Nose is short, broad and straight. Level bite. He is a little muzzly at present. Coat is short, dense and crisp. His points colour is a dark chocolate and his body is ivory with shading to back, shoulders, flanks and tummy. It is clear at the roots. Tail is medium in length, thick with a rounded tip.
Thank you, Isabel, Pamela & Denise, for the invitation to judge in lovely Scotland & for your warm & friendly welcome which made the long journey worthwhile. I hope the show was a great success for you all. I had a very enjoyable day in the company of my better half, who (almost)uncomplainingly drove all the way there & back, stewarded with his usual aplomb & looked after me all day – thanks, Nick ,as always!
AC SIAMESE/BALINESE CHAMPON MALE:
GRCC SHAND’S GR CH ANDALYN AMADEUS 04 06 06. Handsome Seal-point male of very good type, rather nervous and tense early in the morning. Wedge head with tiny pinch, straight profile & firm chin .Eyes of bright blue, correctly shaped & set .Well placed large open ears giving good head balance .Tense body, fine whip tail to balance. Close short coat of fine texture, showing shading, points of dense dark seal. Handsome boy, who wasn’t showing himself to best advantage when we met, I hope he relaxed later in the day
FEMALE:
GRCC SHAND’S GR CH SHIMILEETA SPARKLINGICE 04 06 05. Very stylish Seal Tabby-point female of very good type .Wide wedge head with tiny dip in profile & a deep firm chin. Oriental eyes of bright blue, correctly shaped & set. Large flyaway ears well placed on broad top of head .Long strong body & legs, whip tail of length to balance. Close coat of excellent texture, heavily shaded now, points all well defined in warm seal brown. A most attractive lady with plenty to say for herself!
2 VANNINI’S CH LACASA STRACCIATELLA 11 11 06. Stylish Seal-point female of very good type. Feminine wedge head with straight profile, flattening at the top & a firm chin. Expressive eyes of bright deep blue ,oriental in shape & setting. Well set large open ears. Long plump body, dainty little spoon feet & fine whip tail of length to balance .Close short coat of fine texture, with somewhat cold shading, points of dense seal brown. Another talkative lady!
PREMIER MALE:
GRPC BUCHAN’S PR KEELOOKAN KAIKAI 13 10 06. Red Tabby-point neuter of very good type & style. Balanced wedge head, excellent when viewed full face, slightly undulating profile & firm chin. Eyes of deep vivid blue, super shape & setting ,very inscrutable! Well set large butterfly ears. Long firm body & legs, whip tail with a blunt tip & a tiny bobble .Excellent coat, short close & fine, minimally shaded ,points finely traced in good bright red. Fabulous temperament – he knows that kissing the judge will win him points!
FEMALE:
GRPC SPENCE’S PR SCOTMAR CLASSIE LASSIE 09 04 07. Rather small but very well balanced Blue-point female neuter of very good type. Even little wedge head with straight profile & a firm chin. Deep blue eyes ,truly Oriental in shape & setting & delightfully expressive .Large ears well placed when she relaxes ,just needing a fraction more width between them when she is alert. Firm little body & legs, whip tail to balance .Close fine textured coat showing some blue shading ,points of pleasing soft blue tone .A very sweet & gentle little female
HAVANA ADULT MALE:
1 CC withheld
TOSUN’S CH ADSETSH RUDOLPH 25 12 06. A large & somewhat nervous male of good type. Shorter wedge head with narrow muzzle, straight profile & firm chin. Large eyes of pale bright green & this detracts from his Oriental “look” .Well placed ears needing to be larger to balance his head. Long tense body, legs & tail. Open coat, woolly in texture & of dark chestnut brown, though there was warmth in the tone. He was not enjoying his day today
2 ALLISON’S TREGLANDORF TABACOLORD 24 05 06. Another large male of good type. Even wedge head with straight profile firm chin & a pink nose leather. Eyes of good green, correctly shaped & set .Long heavy body ,legs & tail to balance. Close coat of excellent texture showing evidence of plucking, warm chestnut brown in tone. There was much I liked about this cat ,but his nose leather does not conform to the “brown or pinkish-brown” laid down in the Standard & this placed him down today
LILAC-POINT SIAMESE MALE KITTEN:
1 BRYSON’S ADATEAM UP FOR IT 30 07 08. Well grown male kitten of very good type .Wedge head with straight profile & a deep firm chin .Bright blue eyes correctly shaped & set. Large ears open at the base, needing a little more width between them to balance his head perfectly. Long strong body & legs (big feet to grow into! )whip tail could be finer .Magnolia coat just a little coarse on his back, unshaded, points of pleasing pinkish lilac tone. An attractive kitten
FEMALE:
1 BOB SHAND’S PALMIRA YOLANDE 27 09 08. Sweet female kitten of very good type. Even little wedge head with Roman nose & firm chin. Bright blue eyes correctly shaped & set & with a delightful expression. Large ears just needing a fraction more width between them .Long firm body & legs ,lengthy fine whip tail to balance. Short coat of excellent texture, free of shading ,points of pinkish –lilac. A promising baby
TABBY-POINT NEUTER:
BOB BUCHAN’S PR KEELOKAN KAIKAI(32/5)
AC BREED 24 ADULT:
1 SHAND’S PALMIRA SULAWEISI 15 02 08. Super stylish young Chocolate-point female of elegant type. Fine wedge head with almost straight profile & firm chin .Eyes of good blue, oriental in shape but set somewhat straight .Large flyaway ears well placed .Long fine body, legs & tail with pip at the tip. Close fine textured coat of warm ivory ,almost unshaded, points of warm matching chocolate tone – I’d like to take her home with me!
BREED 32 ADULT:
1 SHAND’S GR CH SHIMILEETA SPARKLINGICE(32/1)
2 LINTON’S FIORDILISO TAKENASREAD 20 02 08. Stylish young Red-point male with even strong wedge head, straight profile & firm chin. B right blue eyes oriental in shape & setting. Well placed large flyaway ears on wide top of head, giving pleasing balance to his wedge. Long heavy body ,well grown for a youngster, lengthy balancing whip tail. Close coat of excellent texture, showing shading, points of good bright reddish-gold .Try as I might, he wouldn’t let me examine his bite & I didn’t want to stress him, but this ensured second place today.
VISITORS ADULT:
1 LINTON’S FIORDILISO TAKENASREAD(32A).
ORIENTAL,SIAMESE OR BALINESE CH,GR CH OR IGRCH:
1 VANNINI’S CH LACASA STRACCIATELLA(24)
2 HAMILTON’S CH ADVISH WISTFUL WILLOW 31 10 05. Self-contained little Oriental Cinnamon female of good type .Wedge head with pronounced pinch & square muzzle ,almost straight profile & firm chin .Eyes of good bright green, a little round in shape. Ears just large enough, open at the base, needing width between them .Long firm body, legs & whip tail to balance .Coat of warm cinnamon, long in places but sound in colour.
DEBUTANTE ADULT:
1SAMPHIER’S EIREACHDAIL IVEGOT RHYTHM 13 05 08. Oriental Bicolour of very good type. Even wedge head with small profile dip & firm chin. Eyes of oriental shape & setting, well placed ears open at the base but needing to be a little larger. Fine long body ,legs & balancing whip tail. Van patterned coat of fine texture ,just a little long in places, plenty of white in evidence
NOVICE ADULT:
1 HAMILTON’S ADATESH THIEFOTHEARTS 28 03 08. Small Cinnamon female of good type. Wedge head with square muzzle ,almost straight profile & firm chin. Pale green eyes full in shape .Ears just large enough, well laced .Fine body ,legs & tail, long coat of fine texture, unsound in places
RADIUS ADULT:
1 VANNINI’S CH LACASA STRACCIATELLA(24)
ORIENTAL BREEDERS KITTEN:
1 MICHIE’S FISEPO BLUE SOLEIL 12 07 08. Stylish little Bicolour kitten of very good type .Even wedge head with straight profile & firm chin. Eyes of good colour ,a little full in shape. Well placed large butterfly ears. Long firm body, legs & tail to balance. Close short coat of excellent texture with colour on all legs & feet ,markings in dark blue & apricot at this stage – wait & see!
2 BODDY’S EMERPUS BLUEDANUBE 10 09 08. Small & fine Oriental Blue kitten of good type .Fine wedge head with pinch at present, straight profile & firm chin. Eyes of good bright green, oriental in shape & setting. Well placed large ears .Long fine body ,super stringy long fine whip tail to balance. Close fine coat of slightly dark blue, sound in colour. A very vocal baby!
3 LLINTON’S SIARUNG THEFUTUREISORANGE(37F)
NON-BREEDERS NEUTER:
1 SPENCE’S PR SCOTMAR CLASSIE LASSIE (24A)
2 ROTHWELL’S CH SIMPPLISIAM STARTARUMOUR(24A). Large & stylish Blue-point female neuter of very good type Even wedge head with profile flat at the top & a firm chin. Inscrutable oriental eyes of deep bright blue. Well set large ears on wide top of head. Long heavy body, long tail to balance with pip at the tip. Close coat of fine texture, heavily shaded, points of dark blue, though I liked her type!
BREED 24 NEUTER:
1 SPENCE’S PR SCOTMAR CLASSIE LASSIE(24A)
2 ROTHWELL’S CH SIMPLISIAM STARTARUMOUR(24A)
BREED 32 NEUTER:
1 BUCHAN’S PR KEELEKAN KAIKAI(32/5)
SENIIOR NEUTER:
1 SPENCE’S PR SCOTMAR CLASSIE LASSIE (24A)
VISITORS NEUTER:
1 SPENCE’S PR SCOTMAR CLASSIE LASSIE (24A)
2 BUCHAN’S PR KEELOKAN KAIKAI (32/5)
3 ROTHWELL’S CH SIMPLISIAM STARTATRUMOUR (24A)
AV ADULT:
1 HAMILTON’S CH ADVISH WISTFUL WILLOW (37K)
2 HAMILTON’S ADATESH THIEFOFHEARTS(37K)
AV NEUTER:
1 SPENCE’S PR SCOTMAR CLASSIE LASSIE (24A)
2 LUCAS’S PR EMERPUS TIGER LILY 17 01 06
AV GRCH/IGRCH:
1 SHAND’S GR CH ANDALYN AMADEUS (24)
KITTEN BRED IN SCOTLAND:
1 MICHIE’S FISEPO BLUE SOLEIL (48/40G)
2 FRENCH’S PALMIRA BEAUJANGLES 05 09 08
3 LINTON’S SIARUNG THEFURTUREISORANGE(37F)
My sincere thanks to Pamela and the committee and show team for the invitation north of the border and warm Scottish hospitality, it was interesting to meet some different cats. Brenda Leckie came and stewarded for me for which I am most grateful she handled the cats with great calm and efficiency which they all seemed to appreciate and guided me through quite a full book to allow me to catch my train home in good time, thank you Brenda maybe we could work together again sometime.
AV ORIENTAL IMPERIAL GRAND PRMIER MALE
IGRPR COX’S GR PR KHERAF RED HOTSHOT 37d MN 26/5/06 handsome mature red boy with well balanced head and large flared ears well set. Oriental olive green eyes and straight profile with good depth of chin and level bite with a few freckles on his lips. Elegant neck lines and long svelte body with a lovely short close and rich red coat that is sound to the roots and in excellent condition. Slender long legs and neat oval paws and wonderful long whip like tail that balances well with overall picture, wonderful gentle natured boy show in top condition and well presented.
ORIENTAL CINNAMON ADULT
1 CC WITHHELD HAMILTON’S ADATESH THIEFOFHEARTS 37k F 24/3/08 rather tense young lady with moderate head length and large ears of reasonable set but she was inclined to hold them quite tall. Pale green eyes slightly full in shape and almost straight profile with fairly good chin and level bite. Fair body length although holding herself rather hunched up and I would have liked a bite more size and weight to her even at this tender age. Bright cinnamon coat that is longer than I would like and sadly she is really quite unsound which is my main reason for withholding, slender legs with neat paws and fairly good length of whip tail but she had it tucked right under her tummy, sorry but she is not really of certificate standard right now.
BOB HAMILTON’S CH ADISH WISTFUL WILLOW 37k F 31/10/05 mature queen with quite good head of medium length and large well placed ears, oriental set green eyes and almost straight profile with quite good chin and level bite, she is just inclined to puff out her whisker pads. Long body with reasonable muscle tone and warm cinnamon coat that is basically sound, nice and short lying nicely against her form. Slender long legs with neat paws and good length of whip like tail to balance, relaxed and confident well presented.
ORIENTAL SPOTTED TABBY ADULT
1 CC WITHHELD WOOLLEY’S EMERPUS TARTAN ROSE 38 F 18/12/07 not a very happy person, brown spotted tabby with quite good head for style with large well placed flared ears showing thumb prints and oriental set pale green eyes. Nice straight profile with good chin and level bite, scarab to brow, eye ribbons and whisker spots all present on copper ground. Long slender body and short close coat with well broken spine line but sadly the spots are quite poorly defined with low level of colour penetration and lots of agouti invasion and there could be more warmth to the ground colour generally. Slender legs with good barring and neat oval paws, good length of well ringed whippy tail, she is quite a nice queen for type and style but sadly too mant pattern faults to award the certificate.
ORIENTAL BLUE KITTEN
1 & BOB BODDY’S EMERPUS BLUE DANUBE 37a F 10/9/08 lovely lively little baby girl who was desperate to come out and play, good wedge head with huge wide based flared ears and bright green oriental eyes, straight profile firm little chin and clean bite. Slender little body and really short close lying coat that is maybe fractionally darker shade of blue but in excellent condition and sound to the roots, long legs and dainty paws with long stringy tail to balance, a real little darling with everything in proportion.
ORIENTAL BI-COLOUR KITTEN
1 & BOB MICHIE’S FISEPO BLUE SOLEIL 48 40g F 12/7/08 blue tortie point and white Bi-Colour young lady with quite a nicely balanced head and large wide based ears, almost straight profile with firm chin and level bite, oriental eye set although slightly full in shape and I would have liked a deeper shade of blue for my taste but the colour is acceptable, mostly blue and cream mask and ears with some small patches of white on her cheeks. Slender long body and she is well grown for her age with short close lying coat that is predominately white with just a couple of small areas on her back that are pale bluish shaded. Slender legs with neat dainty paws all points broken with patches of white and a long whippy blue tortie and cream tail, slightly shy at first but warmed to the attention.
ORIENTAL RED NEUTER
1 PC & BOB GR PR KHERAF RED HOTSHOT 37d MN
SEAL POINT SIAMESE KITTEN
1 & BOB FRASER’S SERAPIS FREESPIRIT 24 M 17/7/08 quite pleasing young man with nice overall balance to his head and large wide based ears well set with good width across the top line. Wonderful almost lavender blue eyes and straight profile with nice depth of chin and clean bite, almost complete seal brown mask, he just has a slight tendency to puff his whisker pads. Long slender body of excellent weight and condition and short close lying cream coat that is virtually clear of any shading at this stage. Slender legs with neat oval paws with well matched warm seal brown stockings, I would have just preferred another inch on the length of his tail, but still a very nice young man of promise and sweet natured.
2 CAMPBELL’S DEDANNAN ELEGANTSA 24 M 26/7/08 modest young man with quite a short broad head, large ears of reasonable set but rather full pale blue eyes, almost straight profile and reasonable depth of chin with level bit and quite a dark seal mask lacking in warmth and with spectacles and some brindling. Quite good body length and more sturdy than elegant in appearance, short coat in nice condition although quite heavily shaded for this age although there is still enough contrast. Long legs with neat paws with well matched seal points colour, again I would have liked a slightly longer tail, good natured.
CHOCOLATE POINT KITTEN MALE
1 FRENCH’S PALMIRA BEAUJANGLES 24b M 5/9/08 rather stylish young boy with nicely balanced wedge head and huge wide based ears that follow the lines of the head well, brilliant blue oriental eyes and straight profile with good depth of chin and level bite and well developed milk chocolate mask although the pigmentation is quite complete on his nose, almost like spectacles have left a mark which I find distracting from the overall picture. Graceful neck and body lines with a really short close lying ivory coat in top condition, slender long legs and neat paws with pale milk chocolate stockings and lovely long whippy tail again well matched for colour, it was just the marks on his nose that held him back, sorry, excellent temperament and presentation.
CHOCOLATE POINT KITTEN FEMALE
1 & BOB MASON’S SEAPIS SPIRITOFADREAM 24b F 17/7/08 litter sister to the seal boy I see, a well grown young lady with nicely balanced even wedge and large wide based ears, lovely deep blue oriental eyes and straight profile with good chin and level bite although she does have a slight teething pinch to her muzzle at present and almost complete chocolate mask that is perhaps a fraction dark but it has warmth. Slender neck and body lines with soft textured ivory coat that is fractionally long but excellent lie and condition. Long legs with neat oval paws and lovely length of whippy tail, her stockings and tail are a slightly paler chocolate, lovely temperament.
TABBY POINT KITTEN
1 & BOB ROTHWELL’S RIVANESS PRINCESS SHADOW 32.8 F 1/8/08 very stylish caramel tabby point young queen with lovely head and huge wide based ears that show thumb prints. Wonderful deep blue oriental eyes and straight profile with good chin and level bite, she has single eye ribbons just visible, M to brow and whisker spots. Slender long body with short close magnolia coat that is fairly shaded along her back for this age in lovely condition, long legs and dainty oval paws and well defined caramel leg bracelets, super length of well ringed whippy tail, excellent temperament and presentation.
2 MASON’S ANUBIS QUE SERASERA 32.4 F1/6/08 lilac tabby point young queen with medium length even wedge and large wide based ears well set and brilliant blue oriental eyes with straight profile goof firm chin and level bite, there is a soft pinkie toned lilac M to her brow, very faint eye ribbons and whisker spots. Long body and clear magnolia coat soft textured in excellent condition, slender legs with neat little paws and very pale legs bracelets just starting to show, long whip tail with quite well defined rings but sadly there is a tiny but visible fixed deviation to the very end of her tail, what a pity, wonderful temperament nicely presented.
AC ORIENTAL BREEDERS ADULT
1 SAMPHIER’S EIREACHDAIL IVEGOT RHYTHM 48 40t F 14/5/08 quite pretty young seal tabby point and white with head of medium length with large wide based ears showing thumb prints, mid blue oriental eyes and almost straight profile with good chin and level bite just a few small tabby patches on her face but mostly white. Good length of body, her coat is mostly white and fractionally fluffy in texture and mostly white. Slender long legs with some tabby bracelets broken by white, neat paws and long tabby ringed whip tail, sweet natured young queen.
2 HAMILTON’S CH ADVISH WISTFUL WILLOW 37k F
2 HAMILTON’S ADATESH THIEFOFHEARTS 37k F
AC ORIENTAL NON-BREEDERS ADULT
1 ALLISON’S TRELGANDORF TABACOLORD 29 M 24/5/06 quite a handsome boy with lovely head and huge well placed flared ears, wonderful deep green oriental eyes and good strength of profile with firm chin and level bite, sadly he has lost the pigmentation on his nose and lips which although is not in the standard as a fault totally detracts from his otherwise good looks. Long firm svelte body with short close lying warm chestnut coat that is sound to the roots, slender legs with neat oval paws and lovely length of whip tail to balance, a pity about the loss of pigment.
2 TOSUN’S CH ADSETSH RUDOLPH 29 M 25/12/06 big rather woolly teddy bear who was totally terrified, short head that was quite round, ears of fair size but carried rather high. Full almost round pale green eyes, dip in profile and short broad blunt muzzle his bite is level. Short neck and big body that lacked muscle tone and a really dark almost black coat that was long woolly in texture extremely dark lacking warmth to the colour and unsound throughout. Reasonable length of leg, big paws and quite a broad tail of quite good length in proportion to hid body. This boy was very unhappy although sweet natured enough, his owner came to see me and we discussed his future.
AC ORIENTAL SELF ADULT
1 HAMILTON’S CH ADVISH WISTFUL WILLOW 37k
2 TOSUN’S CH ADSETSH RUDOLPH 29
AC ORIENTAL NON-SELF ADULT
1 TOSUN’S SAITAN MISS TEASE 43b F 28/4/08 rather promising chocolate ticked tabby young queen, lovely head with large well placed flared ears with thumb prints, pale green oriental eyes and straight profile with good chin and level bite and muted facial tabby markings. Neat slender body of good tone with nice neck lines and short coat that is beautifully ticked throughout, slender legs with dainty little paws and lovely length of very expressive whip tail, a delightful young lady, please don’t breed her to the Havana boy.
2 SAMPHIER’S EIREACHDAIL IVEGOT RHYTHM 48 40t F
3 WOOLLEY’S EMERPUS TARTAN ROS 38 F
AV ORIENTAL/SIAMESE/BALINESE NOT HAVING WON CC ADULT
1 ALLISON’S TRELGANDORF TABACOLORD 29 M
2 HAMILTON’S ADATESH THIEFOFHEARTS 37k F
AV ORIENTAL/SIAMESE/BALINESE ARISTICRAT ADULT
1 SHAND’S PALMIRA SULAWEISI 24b F 15/2/08 rather pleasing and stylish young queen of almost a year with lovely head and large wide based ears set at just the right angle, wonderful deep blue oriental eyes and strong almost roman profile, firm chin and level bite and basically complete chocolate mask that is maybe a fraction darker than milk chocolate but there is warmth and depth. Lovely long graceful body lines of good substance and clear warm ivory coat in top condition, slender legs with neat paws and well matched chocolate stockings and good length of whippy tail also well matched for colour, excellent temperament and presentation.
AC SIAMESE/BALINESE BREEDERS KITTEN
1 SHAND’S PALMIRA YOLANDE 24c F 27/9/08 rather pretty young lilac point baby girl, lovely head and large wide based ears well set, bright clear mid blue oriental eyes and straight profile with good chin and level bite with soft pinkie toned lilac mask developing. Slender little body and soft texture short close lying magnolia coat, long legs with shell pink stockings and lovely length of of whip tail all well matched for colour, a delightful little person.
2 BRYSON’S ADATEAM UP FOR IT 24c M 30/7/08 quite pleasing lilac point boy with a slightly broader masculine wedge and large well placed ears, bright clear blue oriental eyes and straight profile with firm chin and clean level bite, slightly darker toned lilac mask quite well developed. Long firm body, he looks to be developing into quite a big boy when full grown and clear short close magnolia coat in lovely condition. Slender legs with neat oval paws and long whip tail all well matched in a slightly paler lilac than his mask and ears, lovely natured boy it was very close between these two exhibits.
3 CAMPBELL’S DEDANNAN ELEGANTSA 24 M
AC SIAMESE/BALINESE NON-BREEDERS KITTEN
1 ROTHWELL’S RIVANESS PRINCESS SHADOW 32.8 F
2 MASON’S SERAPIS SPIRITOFADREAM 24b F
3 GIBSON’S RIVANESS QUALITY STREET 24n M 1/8/08 lovely boy of real style and class, super head of balance and huge wide based ears set at just the right angle, excellent deep blue oriental eyes with lovely strength of profile good chin and clean bite. Long and muscular body with short close lying coat that is quite shaded but still plenty of contrast in lovely condition, slender legs with neat paws and a long whippy tail that goes on and on. He is a really lovely boy with and outstanding personality and his mask ear stockings and tail are all well matched for colour and along with the shading on his back I feel very strongly that he is blue and not caramel, hence his placing but I am not sure it is my place to wrong colour him although I believe that his open class judge did so.
AC SIAMESE/BALINESE (14WKS-6MTHS) KITTEN
1 SHAND’S PALMIRA YOLANDE 24c F
AC SIMESE/BALINESE (6-9 MTHS) KITTEN
1 ROTHWELL’S RIVANESS PRINCESS SHADOW 32.8 F
2 FRASER’S SERAPIS FREESPIRIT 24 M
3 MASON’S ANUBIS QUE SERASERA 32.4 F
AV ORIENTAL/SIAMESE/BALINESE VISITORS KITTEN MALE
1 BRYSON’S ADATEAM UP FOR IT 24c M
2 FRENCH’S PALMIRA BEAUJANGLES 24b M
3 LINTON’S SIARUNG THEFUTURE ISORANGE 37f M 2/8/08
AV ORIENTAL/SIAMESE/BALINESE VISITORS KITTEN FEMALE
1 ROTHWELL’S RIVANESS PRINCESS SHADOW 32.8
2 MASON’S SERAPIS SPIRITOFADREAM 24b F
3 MASON’S ANUBIS QUE SERASERA 24c F
I was very pleased to get an invitation from the Scottish Cat Club to judge at their 52nd All Breed Championship show in Clydebank on the 14th February 2009 The show was very well organised by the Show Manager Mrs. Isabel Walker and her team. Thank you! It was not only a well organised show, but also a very friendly and happy show. It was the first show after my illness where I could judge. It was such a shame for me that I had to cancel in July 2008 the Lincolnshire show but at that time I was in hospital for a severe operation. I would like to thank my fellow judges for their congenial and friendly support .A big thank you to my very capable and very well organised steward Mr. George Gow for his support throughout the whole day .It was a pleasure to work with him I hope to meet you soon again George.
CLASS 349 AV FOREIGN IMPERIAL GRAND PREMIER MALE:
IMP GR PR MISS JOHNSON’S GR PR PONTABY FERRAGOSTO [23]. Beautiful Abby Ex body, strong and muscular .Ex legs and Ex tail Beautiful coat ,ex belly and undercoat colour on the body some grey undercoat colour on the shoulders Exc. Regular ticking .No bars no stripes .Ex prepared and shown .Nice head , profile OK Ears of exc. Size and well set. Exc eye shape, well set, yellow/green eye colour. Exc coloured lips. Ex condition.
RES IMP GR PR WITH. MR & MRS MCFALL’S GR PR PERSEPHONES TEP [34]
CLASS 350 AV FOREIGN IMPERIAL GRAND PREMIER FEMALE:
IMP GR PR MRS ECCLES GR PR NEWKINGDOM QETESH [78 30S]. Firm well proportioned female .Well muscled Exc .legs and paws, ex. tail. Beautiful coat ex silver undercoat colour ex clear spots on body and belly .Nice head nice scarab on front Ears set well, profile straight with a bump on nose. Ex eye shape and set Beautiful green eye colour Exc. Condition
2 RES IMP MISS LEITH’S GR PR RINTINABY RED HERRING [23A]. Ex body, exc. Legs and paws Tail could be longer. Nice coat .exc sorrel colour Exc belly and undercoat colour .Exc. ticking for a sorrel Abby. Very good head, ears set and of good size .Bump on nose. Exc eye shape and eyes. Nice green eye colour. Exc. Condition.
CLASS 83 AC PERSIAN NON-SELF PREMIER MALE:
GR PR MR & MRS PRICE’S GR PR CHINICATS LOOKATME [10]. Ex muscular body ex legs and paws ex tail Beautiful coat quality. Ex silver undercoat colour ex tipping, very nice head, Ears small and very well set good stop short nose. Strong chin ex eye shape Beautiful green eye colour Exc. Condition.
2 RES GR PR MS ELLIOTT’S PR STARSPANGLE GLITZY BOLAN [10]. Ex muscular body Ex legs and paws Ex tail .Exc. coat .Clear silver undercoat colour Very good tipping .Nice head Very good stop nose a little bit long ears small and well set .. Ex eye shape green eye colour .Exc .Condition
CLASS 167 AOV SLH PREMIER MALE:
GR PR MRS DAVIE’S PR YAHESKA AVALANCHE [14C]. Nice long and very muscular body Exc. legs and big tufted paws .Tail is flowing, but could be longer. Exc. Prepared coat .Nice head, square muzzle Exc, well set tufted ears. Exc eye shape and eye set. Yellow green eye colour Exc condition. Exc. Shown.
RES GR PR MR & MRS ASHWORTH’S GR PR RAGALYN BLUELAGOON [66 31A]. Ex and very muscular, big body, ex legs and paws .Exc. Tail. Exc. coat, exc. Quality Exc. Division of white. Ex head, exc triangle on face well set ears .Ex profile. Ex eye form and eye set, nice blue eye colour Exc. condition
CLASS 168 AOV SLH PREMIER FEMALE:
GR PR MRS BRADLEY’S PR VONVARDA KA CHINA [66 31A]. Ex. muscular body. Exc. legs and round paws. Ex tail Exc. Coat quality .Nice division of white Ex quality Nice Blue-Point colour! Ex head Ears set well and of very good size Very good profile Ex eye form and eye set Colour could be of a deeper blue. Exc condition Nice cat.
RES GR PR MR & MRS ASHWORTH’S UK GR CH & UK GR PR EMERISLE DIAMANTE [66 31]. Medium size Ragdoll female but muscular body Ex legs and paws Ex tail. Nice coat quality. Very nice seal point colour. Very good division of white colour .Nice head Ears well set, good profile Ex eye shape and nice blue eye colour Exc. Condition
CLASS 387 AC BURMESE CHAMPION FEMALE:
G CH WITHHELD MRS HETHERINGTON’S CH HEGIRA ROSEMARIE
CLASS 458 AV ORIENTAL PREMIER MALE:
GR PR MISS BRUNO’S PR EIREACHDAIL LOVE LOVELEDO [38F]. Ex long body Exc. elegant body. E x muscular and strong. Ex. elegant legs and oval paws. Tail big at base and could be longer. Very nice coat quality .Nice colour Ex head Ex straight Profile. Ears big and well set .Exc. Oriental eye shape Nice green eye colour Exc condition.
CLASS 459 AV ORIENTAL PREMIER FEMALE:
GR PR MR & MRS LUCAS’S PR EMERPUS TIGER LILY [38B]. .Ex long and muscular and elegant body ,ex elegant legs and oval paws Tail big at base and could be longer Nice coat ,nice ground colour spot could be more clear .Ex head ex straight profile . Ears well set . Ex oriental eye shape and nice green eye colour. Almost coloured lips and chin. Exc. Condition.
CLASS 29 CHINCHILLA ADULT:
CC BOB MRS CARMICHAEL’S CH TAMOSAH CARLY. Lovely Chinchilla Ex muscular & short body. Ex legs and round paws .Ex tail Nice coat, ex silver colour ,exc regular tipping. Ex head Ears are small &set well Exc. Stop short nose .Ex eye shape, Beautiful green eye colour Nice cat. Exc. Condition exc. Shown.
CLASS 30A AC BI-COLOUR ADULT MALE:
CC BOB MRS THOMSON’S TRACYLOOE FRITZ [12A1]. Nice strong and muscular body ,exc. legs and round paws Exc. Black coloured Tail. Exc. Coat quality ,white body colour. Nice head shape Ears are small and well set. Nice regular triangle on head . Exc round and open eye shape. Exc. Golden eye colour . Exc. Persian male Exc. Condition Exc. Shown
CLASS 30B AC BI-COLOUR ADULT FEMALE:
1 CC MRS GIBB’S BARNMOUR COTTON CANDY [12A7]. Strong and ex muscled body ex legs and paws Exc. tail Very nice coat ,clear cream Colour Ex head ears small round and set well , ex round eye shape, beautiful eye colour . Exc stop ,short nose ex prepared and shown
RES MRS THOMSON’S LEVINA SCARLET [12A5]. Young female Ex body ,very muscular .Ex legs and paws Ex tail Nice coat well groomed Exc. Division of colours Nice red colour Nice head Ears set well ex eye shape nice eye colour exc. stop ,short nose Well presented
BOB NO. 9
CLASS 102 RED, CREAM, TORTIE SMOKE NEUTER:
PC BOB MRS SMITH’S WOOSY UMPH-N-PUFF. Ex strong , and muscular body .Ex legs and paws Exc. Tail Exc coat quality exc. presented Cream/smoke colour! Nice head ears are small round and well placed Stop in profile, short nose. Ex. round and open eye shape ,very nice eye colour !Exc. condition . Exc. presented.
CLASS 107 CHINCHILLA NEUTER:
BOB MR & MRS PRICE’S GR PR CHINICATS LOOKATME
CLASS 108 AC BI-COLOUR NEUTER:
BOB MS DEMBSKI’S CH & PR BAUDRONS GANDALF
CLASS 127 SEAL POINT BIRMAN ADULT:
1 CC MR LEPPARD’S KLASSYKLOGS KATRIONA [13C1]. Exc Body Exc. Legs and paws .Exc. Tail
Front gloves exc. & equal ,behind gloves long but equal , Gauntlets long but equal. Exc head ,very nice profile, Ears set well Exc. Eye shape and eye set. Beautiful blue eye colour . Exc. Condition .Exc. Presented
2 MS BLACK’S SNOWWITCH PANDORAOFLIZZARA. Exc. Body ,exc legs and paws Exc. Tail. Front gloves not equal behind gloves not equal, gauntlets nice Exc head ,ears exc. Set .Exc eye shape and eye set Eye colour could be of a deeper blue colour .Nice coat quality Nice seal point colour . Exc. Condition Ex. shown
CLASS 128 BLUE POINT BIRMAN ADULT:
1 CC BOB MRS MCGOWAN’S CH BULLAMOOR SKY DREAMER. Young cat with a beautiful coat Nice blue point colour .Exc body muscular and strong. Ex legs and paws Nice head Exc, Profile Ears well set Ex eye shape and eye set ,beautiful blue colour .Exc front gloves ,short but equal Behind gloves long but equal . Gauntlets long but equal Ex prepared coat ex shown
2 MRS LAMB’S ADSETLO BEATRICE BLUE. Ex body ex legs and paws Nice tail . Nice head ears ex placed Very good profile very good eye form but the eye colour is not perfectly equal blue colour Nice coat quality Exc. blue point colour. Runners up on both front legs. Gloves on behind legs long but equal Long gauntlets. Exc condition
CLASS 179 AC SILVER SOMALI NEUTER:
1 PC BOB MR SOUTHALL’S CH & GR PR GOWLAREN SILVER MARCUS. Ex Body ex strong and muscular Ex legs and paws. Tail could be longer. Nice coat nice exc silver undercoat colour .Ticking is not perfectly regular. No bars no stripes. Exc. head Ears are big and set well ,Exc. profile Ex eyes shape and eye set. Very nice blue green eye colour Ex prepared and shown.
1 MRS RUSSELL’S SUPRATOFT SILVER SUNRISE. Ex muscular body. Ex legs and paws .ex tail Nice silver undercoat, sorrel ticked. Nice regular ticking No bars. Head is short Ears set well good profile Ex eye shape yellow/green eye colour Exc. condition.
CLASS 357 USUAL ABYSSINIAN NEUTER:
1 PC MR & MRS KENNY’S SALADIN STALLONE. Ex coat quality exc. Belly and undercoat colour on the body .No necklace but some bars on front legs. ,grey undercoat colour on shoulders and hind legs .Exc. ticking Ex. muscular body ex legs and paws Tail could be longer. Nice head ears are well set Almost coloured lips. Very good profile Ex eye shape ex eye colour Exc. condition
BOB NO. 205
No. 204 could not be handled
CLASS 358 SORREL ABYSSINIAN NEUTER:
1 PC MISS RITCHIE’S PR PONTABY ISABELLA. Exc muscular Body. Ex legs and paws Tail could be longer. Ex short coat ex quality exc sorrel colour Exc. Belly colour Exc ticking. Very good head ears are well set Very good profile Ex eye shape yellow/green eye colour. Almost coloured lips Exc. condition
BOB NO. 207
CLASS 372 ASIAN [TIFFANIE] NEUTER:
1 PC WITHHELD
CLASS 380 SINGAPURA NEUTER:
1 PC BOB MR MITCHEL’S PR MINTANDER YOSHI TAMI OHANA. Fairly big muscular body .Exc legs and paws .Exc. Tail Exc. Coat quality ,exc. regular ticking ,but very dark undercoat colour. Nice head Big round eyes ,yellow /green eye colour. Very good Profile . Clear colour on lips & Neck Exc. Condition
CLASS 398 CHOCOLATE BURMESE KITTEN:
1BOB MRS NELSON’S INYANGA KIYOMO. Ex muscular body Ex legs and oval paws Ex tail .Ex coat shining from health .Exc. colour .Very nice head Ex ears form and set. Nice profile. Ex eye set, nice yellow eye colour. Nice round Dome & round cheeks Exc. Condition. Nice Kitten.
AC BRITISH IMPERIAL GRAND CHAMPION MALE:
1 IGCC. WANDBY’S GR CH MEWSOS RORY MACGREGOR (15c) 22/05/02 Male. Very nice lad, had him at the Notts & Derby show several week ago & awarded him the reserve Imp therefore I was pleased that I could award him my last adult Imp GC as the Selkirk’s have been pushed through in June therefore I will no longer award them after that . 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 & dense looking much better than several weeks ago, cold weather must have been good for his coat, sound medium lilac, Thick tail of correct length. Good temperament.
2 RIGCC. MACLEAY’S GR CH BRITARD BYSPECIAL REQUEST (40/5) 30/03/04. Good round head & neat well set ears, round pale blue eyes, full cheeks, level bite. Solid well developed body with short strong legs. Coat short & dense with minimal shading, good mask & points. Tail thick & of correct length. Good temperament.
AC BRITISH CHAMPION MALE:
1 GCC. ERVINE’S GR CH TALLTREES ACCLAIM (30s) 23/04/04 Male. Good round head with neat well set ears, round pale green almost yellow which let him down in the imperial, full cheeks & level bite. Well developed solid body with short strong legs. Coat short & dense with good contrast & pattern. Thick tail of correct length. Good temperament.
2 RGCC Not Awarded SMITH’S CH TEMPLEGATES SHADOWFAX (39) 13/06/06 Male. Rather small lad for age, round head with neat ears, round green yes, full cheeks & level bite. Body small but solid, legs short but slightly fined boned. Coat short & dense with fairly even tipping but slightly heavy on shoulders. Good tail. Happy lad.
AC BRITISH CHAMPION FEMALE:
1 GCC PROUT’S CH SKELLUM TWILIGHT RUBY (28) 19/08/06 Female. Good head size & shape, neat ears with good width between, she was puffing out her whisker pads giving her a square muzzle look until she settled down & then showed a pleasing round head, round pale gold eyes, full cheeks & level bite. Good solid body developing well with short strong legs. Coat short & dense, well mingled. Thick tail of correct length. Good temperament.
2 RGCC. GRISS’S CH GRISELIAN DROPDEADGORGEOUS (30) 16/10/07 Female. Good size head but she was spoiling her look by puffing out her whisker pads but when settled down she had a pleasing head shape, neat ears, round gold eyes, full cheeks & level bite. Body solid & developing well with short strong legs. Coat short & dense with good contrast & pattern, undercoat slightly cold. Thick tail of correct length. Good temperament.
BSH LILAC ADULT:
BOB WANDBY’S GR CH MEWSOS RORY MACGREGOR (15c) 22/05/02 Male.
BSH BLACK/CHOCOLATE/LILAC TORTIE ADULT:
1 CC JAY’S JANSTAN JE’ADORE GIGI (21d) 09/04/05 Female. Round head & neat ears, round pale gold eyes, full cheeks & level bite. Good body size with short strong legs. Coat short & dense, well mingled. Good tail. Happy girl.
BOB PROUT’S CH SKELLUM TWILIGHT RUBY (28) 19/08/06 Female.
BSH RED TABBY ADULT:
1 CC Not Awarded DEMBSKI’S QUIZZICAT JUBL (19) 28/02/06 Male. Head rather small & muzzle square round gold eyes, bite level but untidy. Good body size but thin & under weight, short legs. Coat rather flat & lacking body, rich red pattern. Correct tail length. Good temperament.
BSH SMOKE ADULT:
1 CC & BOB BALFOUR’S NORSHELIAN SHADYLADY (36e) 22/02/08 Female. Good round head & neat well set ears, round gold eyes, full cheeks & level bite. Good size solid body for age with short legs. Coat short & dense with reasonable silver undercoat. Good tail. Easy to handle.
BSH CREAM NEUTER:
1 PC & BOB MCCOLL’S PR TOPMARX SIR-LANCELOT (17) 12/06/07 Male. Good round & neat well placed ears, round copper eyes, full cheeks Female. & level bite. Good size body with short strong legs. Coat short & dense, sound medium cream with minimal ghost markings. God tail happy lad.
BSH TIPPED NEUTER MALE:
1 PC & BOB GRISS’S UK GR CH CRAIGDHU PROSPECTOR (39) 02/08/98 Male. Grand lad for age, round head & neat well set ears, round green eyes, full cheeks, Level bite. Good solid body with short legs. Coat short & dense, even tipping. Thick tail of correct length. Good temperament.
BSH TIPPED NEUTER:
1 CC SMITH’S TEMPLEGATES JOSEPHINA (39) 26/05/04 Female. Round head & neat ears, round green eyes, full cheeks, Bite level but untidy. Good solid body with short strong legs. Coat short & dense with even tipping except for a slightly heaver down spine. Good tail. Happy girl.
AC BRITISH BREEDERS ADULT:
1 BALFOUR’S NORSHELIAN SHADYLADY (36e) 22/02/08 Female.
2 GRISS’S CH GRISELIAN DROPDEADGORGEOUS (30) 16/10/07 Female.
3 ORBELL-MCQUEEN’S BEAUNOUVEAU PANSY POPPET940/2) Female.
AC NON BREEDERS ADULT:
1 WANDBY’S GR CH MEWSOS RORY MACGREGOR (15c) 22/05/02 Male.
2 ERVINE’S GR CH TALLTREES ACCLAIM (30s) 23/04/04 Male.
3 JAY’S PINEMARTEN FLOWER (31a) 16/05/07 Female.
AC BRITISH SELF ADULT:
1 WANDBY’S GR CH MEWSOS RORY MACGREGOR (15c) 22/05/02 Male.
AC BRITISH VISITORS ADULT:
1 GRISS’S CH GRISELIAN DROPDEADGORGEOUS (30) 16/10/07 Female.
2 ERVINE’S GR CH TALLTREES ACCLAIM (30s) 23/04/04 Male
3 JAY’S PINEMARTEN FLOWER (31a) 16/05/07 Female.
AC BRITISH 14Wks to 6Mths KITTEN:
1 MORRISON’S KURLILOX BUGSAY MALONE (79s40 4) 25/10/08 Male. Good head & ears, eyes good size but could be rounder, bite level but convex. Good body size. Coat with good rexing. Good temperament.
2 MORRISON’S KURLILOX BRIDGET JONES (79s40 6) 25/10/08 Female. Litter sister of winner Good head & ears, eyes good size but could be rounder, bite level but convex. Good body size. Coat well rexed. Good temperament.
AC BRITISH (6-9Mths) KITTENS:
1 MACLEAY’S KRUZINKAL STEEL DAWN (40/4) 15/06/08 Male. Super big boy with large round head& neat well set ears, round blue eyes, full cheeks & level bite. Well grown solid body for age with short strong legs. Coat short & dense, no shading, good mask & points. Thick tail. Good temperament.
2 MACLEAY’S KRUZINKAL DREAMS (40/12) 03/06/08 Female. Very nice young girl with round head & neat ears, full cheeks & level bite. Good size solid body with short legs. Coat short & dense no shading, good mask & points. Good tail. Happy girl.
3 GOODWIN’S ILONA COBWEB (79s36) 02/07/08 Female.
AC BRITISH NON-SELF NEUTER:
1 LECKIE’S GR PR TEMPLEGATES ALEXANDER. (75) 03/03/04 Male. Good round head & neat well set ears, round green eyes, full cheeks & level bite. Good solid body & short strong legs. Coat short & dense, would have preferred a warmer undercoat. Good tail. Happy lad.
2 GORDON’S GR PR BEAUNOUVEAU COPERBODLE (40/3) 09/06/03 Male. Good round head & neat ears, round blue eyes, full cheeks & level bite. Solid well grown body with short strong legs. Coat short & dense with some shading, good mask & points. Good tail. Happy lad.
3 MCCOLL’S GR PR BRITARD SEYMOUR (40/7) 23/04/06 Male.
AC BRITISH VISITORS NEUTER:
1 GRISS’S UK GR CH CRAIGDHU PROSPECTOR (39) 02/08/98 Male.
2 GORDON’S GR PR BEAUNOUVEAU COPERBODLE (40/3) 09/06/03 Male.
3 BUCK’S CURLU OSCAR (79L40/7) 11/05/08 Male.