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21st March 2009
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A really enjoyable show, thank you so much Shelagh and Kit for all your work to make sure everyone had a great day. I was very grateful to Val Anderson for coming along to steward for me and hope she enjoyed meeting all the super Somalis.
AC SOMALI PREMIER, MALE
1 GPR STABLES’ IMP GR PR CAISEAL BEAG, 63, MN, 26.10.2003
A very well balanced Usual of medium build with a muscular feel. The head was broad with rounded contours forming a moderate wedge with large ears, well cupped, tufted and set wide apart. Slight rise from the bridge of the nose to the high forehead. Slight break in the profile but there was also the tiniest bump on the nose. Rounded muzzle giving the desired smile. Large eyes of almond shape that were set well apart and very expressive. Elegant neck. Firm body of medium size with a level back. Long legs and oval, tufted paws. Long tail to balance. Excellent soft, fine, dense coat that was a rich golden brown with a good apricot base and well defined black ticking. Attractive facial markings. Black heels to the hock. Beautifully presented in excellent condition and with a good temperament.
RES HACK’S PR SUPATOFT ZIKINI PEPERONI, 63, MN, 7.12.2001
Another handsome and well balanced Usual with type and style. He had a very good profile and chin and very expressive eyes. Rich colour with a clear base coat and well defined ticking. He ran the winner very close and it was a difficult decision, but in the end, I thought Caiseal Beag has more “presence” on the day.
AC SOMALI PREMIER, FEMALE
1 GPR HACK’S CH & PR SUPATOFT BRIOCHE, 63, FN, 7.10.2003
A really attractive female who was smiling broadly and enjoying being judged. Lovely type, balance and expression. The head was moderate with curving contours and excellent ears for size, shape and set. High forehead with a break in the profile and lovely depth to the chin. Beautiful almond eyes that were set obliquely and had the darker surround with the paler “spectacles” to emphasize their beauty. Elegant neck. Very good body, legs and tail. Excellent coat quality, it was soft and fine with a rich apricot base and clearly defined black ticking. Lovely black heels and apricot knickers!!! Excellent condition and presentation. A real sweetie!!
RES: STABLES’ GR CH & PR AMORES OPHELIA FIZKIN, 63S, FN, 14.2.2003
Another beauty with excellent type, balance and style. She had a very good head and smiling expression. Elegant neck and a firm, lithe body with long legs and a good tail to balance. Very good coat texture, it was soft and fine though not as dense as the winner’s. Excellent clean silvery base and clearly defined black ticking. Virtually free of tarnish, which is so pleasing. Excellent condition and temperament.
USUAL SOMALI ADULT, MALE
I considered Watts’ CH LENNALI BARRINGTON BAGGINS for the BOB award. He is a handsome and balanced male with type and style, but was beaten for the award on the day by the beautiful female who was later Best Exhibit in Show 2009.
USUAL SOMALI ADULT, FEMALE
There were 4 beautiful females to consider for the Best of Breed award. If their owners contact me I would be pleased to give you a critique on your Somali.
BOB HORSLEY’S UK & IMP GR CH SUPATOFT PUMPKINS PIE, 63, F, 9.7.2005
A beautiful female of excellent type, balance and style. At a time when a number of cats were tense and nervous, she was relaxed, purry and smiling. Excellent head with breadth and curving contours forming a moderate wedge. Excellent ears for size, shape, set and furnishing. Slight break in the profile and good chin. Beautiful almond eyes set well apart in an oblique setting. Elegant neck. Firm, lithe, muscular body with long legs and oval, tufted paws. Lovely tail to balance. Soft, fine, dense coat that was a rich golden brown made up of the apricot base and excellent black ticking. Later the Best Exhibit in Show 2009 – many congratulations on a well deserved win, she really did have star quality!
1 CC WATTS’ BRIZLINCOAT DEJA VU, 63, F, 24.4.2008
A very attractive young female with a great deal of potential. The head had breadth and balance with curving contours and large, well set ears. Very expressive almond eyes with the correct oblique setting. Slight break in the profile. The chin could have a little more depth, but that could come. Lithe, muscular body with very good legs and tail. Coat was soft and fine, she needs more of a ruff, as she is looking a little “exposed” at the moment. Excellent rich colour and ticking. Lovely condition and temperament.
AOC SOMALI ADULT, FEMALE
BOB ZECH’S CH FINEARTE FLOWERBELL AKIRA, 63C, F, 5.7.2007
A feminine, attractive and balanced Blue Somali with lovely type. Warm base coat with clear blue ticking giving a delightful soft effect. With a little more ruff she would have been gorgeous but still was very deserving of the BOB.
SORREL SOMALI NEUTER, MALE
1 PR LUNT’S SOMANTIKKS TOSHIAKI BLAZE, 63A, MN, 2.12.2007
A very handsome and balanced Sorrel who was a really rich copper colour made up of the cinnamon ticking over the apricot base. Very good head with breadth, he had a moderate wedge with generous curves. Large, well cupped ears that were set well apart; they were broad at the base and pricked. Very good profile and chin. Firm, lithe body with a solid, muscular feel but still elegant. Long legs and oval tufted paws. Cinnamon heels. Soft, fine coat with ruff and breeches. He was very spooked and afraid but sweet tempered and we were able to judge him. Well shown in excellent condition.
SORREL SOMALI NEUTER, FEMALE
I did consider exhibit 174 for the BOB, she was looking very attractive but a little plump which spoiled her balance; lovely rich sorrel with excellent ticking. She was a little tense and so tended to bonnet her ears.
1 PR + BOB ABBOTT’S GR CH & UK & IMP GR PR BEAUMARIS ANGELICA, 63A, FN, 6.11.1997
A serene, confident, extrovert who “played the piano” with her paws and chirruped to passers by all day! Looking really good for her age with excellent type and overall balance. Really expressive eyes and a beautiful smiling face. Lithe and muscular with long legs and full brush. Soft, fine, dense coat that was a rich coppery sorrel with excellent ticking. Presented to perfection as always and with an adorable temperament (the latter comment was made by my steward!). Later Best Neuter in Show – what a wonderful finale to a glittering show career!
TABBY OR TABBY & WHITE LH OR SH ADULT
1 + MC WEBB’S MC ALYS, LH TABBY & WHITE, FN, 1 YR 6 MONTHS
Wow!! What a wonderful cat!! I was so impressed with her beautiful face and large, expressive eyes. She was so confident and just knew she was stunning. She was shown to perfection in sparkling condition with a really healthy gloss to her coat. Excellent mackerel tabby pattern and snowy white front and chevron to her face. Excellent presentation and a real personality. I predict she should go far when the new GCCF titles are introduced.
AV KITTEN
1 EVERITT’S AVADORE AMMOLITE, 63AS, F, 1.7.2008
A sweet kitten with a delightful temperament who was very alert and interested in her surroundings. Good type and balance overall with very expressive eyes. Her coat was dense, soft and fine. I thought the cinnamon ticking was rather dark, but the hall light was not sympathetic to the Somali colours so I gave her the benefit of the doubt. Some tarnishing evident. Excellent condition.
AC SOMALI DEBUTANTE KITTEN
1 ABBOTT’S SUENICO TESS PUMBLECHOOK, 63, F, 19.7.2008
A very pretty and balanced Usual with a great deal of potential. Excellent head forming a moderate wedge with curving contours and a real smile. Large ears, well furnished and set wide apart but not low. High forehead; slight break in the profile and good depth to the chin. Really expressive eyes of almond shape. Very good body, legs and tail. The coat was soft and fine, developing well and a rich golden brown made up of well defined black ticking on an apricot base. Very good heels and attractive facials. Shown in excellent condition and with a friendly, confident temperament.
2 ABBOTT’S SUENICO GEORGINA PODSNAP, 63AS, F, 29.7.2008
Another pretty female with good type and balance overall but I thought her profile a little straight and she did have some tarnish although the ticking was very good and the overall impression was of silver. Excellent condition and temperament.
3 POINTING’S TAJURA TAYLOR MADE, 63A, M, 6.10.2008
BEST GROOMED LH OR SLH ADULT OR KITTEN
1 TAYLOR’S FLUFFY, LH BLACK, MN
A really glossy black who was beautifully prepared and presented.
2 PEPPERELL’S MC LOUIE, LH SEAL COLOURPOINT, MN
A very handsome cat who was very well presented with a soft, well groomed coat. A very close runner-up!
AC ADULT OR KITTEN OWNED BY A SENIOR CITIZEN
1 TALBOYS ORLANDO, SH GINGER SPOTTED TABBY, MN
A very shy but sweet tempered boy who had amazing spots – he looked like a ginger leopard!
2 TOWNSEND’S MC ELLIE, LH TABBY TORTIE & WHITE, FN
A really beautiful cat who had a stunning pattern. Sadly she had had enough and was very edgy.
AC ADULT OR KITTEN LIVING WITHIN 25 MILES OF SHOW HALL
1 VALE’S DAISY MAY, SH DARK TORTIE & WHITE, FN
A really friendly, confident and purry female who was looking wonderful. Such an attractive pattern and her fur was really glossy. Excellent condition and wonderful temperament.
2 TAYLOR’S FERRIS, BROWN TICKED TABBY SH, MN
A friendly, handsome young man who had a rich golden brown coat that was really glossy. Lovely expressive eyes and he was confident but did not purr for us, so Daisy won the day!
3 TAYLOR’S FLUFFY, LH BLACK, MN
AC ADULT OR KITTEN THE JUDGE WOULD MOST LIKE TO TAKE HOME
1 ISAAC’S LITTLE M, SH APRICOT TORTIE/TABBY, FN
A very pretty and balanced female with such an attractive face and large expressive eyes. She was beautifully presented and I would have loved to take her home, although Spotiphar might have objected!
2 GUY’S SIMBA, LH RED, MN
A big strong boy who was friendly and confident.
THE PREFIX PAIRS
A lovely line up of cats to consider; I really had a tough time choosing my winners. I was looking for a pair that really seemed to reflect a “look” that was similar. After much deliberation, my choice was:
1 MAKEITSO – MR P & MRS Y BARNES – represented by Gr Ch Makeitso Ro Laren, 63, FN & Gr Ch & Pr Makeitso Annika Hansen, 63a, FN.
2 BRIZLINCOAT – MRS D TAYLOR – represented by Mrs E Watts Brizlincoat Deja Vu, 63, F & Mrs E Watts Imp Gr Ch Brizlincoat Toomai, 63, F.
3 SUPATOFT – MRS B HORSLEY – represented by UK & IMP GR CH SUPATOFT PUMPKINS PIE, 63, F & Mrs C Hack’s Ch & Pr Supatoft Brioche, 63, FN.
Thank you for inviting me to judge the Non Pedigrees,I had a lovely day and thank my steward Mrs Carol Hack for all her help.
Ginger or Ginger and White L.H or S.L.H Adult
1st & MC Mrs J Tooth’s Oliver Twist.I loved this young boy.Good size for age,well muscled with a well patterned short coat,dense fur and lovely amber eyes.A little nervous but handled well.
2nd Master B Baker’s Murphy.A LH Ginger and white,well groomed long coat nice wide head,in good condition and showed well.
3rd Mrs S Talboys Orlando.A nice young boy with good pattern and silky coat.Well presented and placid temperament.Dark amber eyes just needed a bit more maturity.
A.C Adult or Kitten with owner under 16 years old.
1st Beautiful black boy,long coat and expressive green eyes and an excellent temperament.
Friendliest exhibit
1st Miss E Webb’s MC Alys. Loved this girl,extremely friendlly.Excellent tabby coat,long and well prepared.Lovely head, and well grown body a cat full of purrs.
2nd Mr&Mrs D Guy’s Simba.A nice red long haired boy,could have done with a bit more preparation but a lovely cuddley boy,very laid back.
Many thanks to Shelagh & Ketill for the invitation to judge here today at our first joint show. It was lovely to see so many Somalis here today & great to have the opportunity for some good big classes. My steward was Linda Dutton who worked like a Trojan in spite of being unwell – I really appreciated all you did for me, Linda & the cats responded well to your sensitive handling – thank you very much.
OPEN CLASSES.
AC SOMALI GRAND CHAMPION (IMP.GR.CH.) FEMALE.
IGCC. WATTS’ IMP.GR.CH.BRIZLINCOAT TOOMAI 63 F – 4.9.03.A truly beautiful mature female in her prime with a gentle temperament. Lovely gentle head with generous lines & framed with full mane showing breadth at the top & soft rounded muzzle giving a smiling expression. Beautiful large ears, well furnished nicely cupped & of perfect set, large almond shaped eyes with oblique aperture, excellent nose break, bite level & reasonable chin. Body lithe & of good substance, limbs slim & elegant with neat tufted paws & full brush of tail to balance. Her coat was exceptional, gleaming & feeling like silk with lovely black ticking contrasing well on the rich glowing apricot base colour. Full ruff & breeches, well defined facial pencillings & sooty black heels solidly marked to the hocks.
RES.IGCC.HORSLEY’S UK IMP.GR.CH.SUPATOFT PUMPKINS PIE 63 F – 9.7.05. A very pretty & elegant female with lovely style & balance & a typical Somali ‘smile’. Very attractive head, large ears set well with generous furnishings & tiny tufts, eyes large & almond shaped, obliquely set, good nose break, level bite & chin fractionally fine. Elegant body of good weight, long slim legs with neat paws bearing huge long tufts between the toes & brush of tail to balance. Excellent black ticking overall on a pale apricot base, the coat feeling a little harsh today. Strong facial markings, full black heels & generous ruff & breeches. Lovely personality.
USUAL SOMALI NEUTER, MALE.
1ST & PC.POINTING’S TAJURA FURST INLINE 63 MN – 15.3.07. A most attractive lad who was alert & interested & showed himself beautifully. Good large ears, well furnished & nicely set, lovely large almond shaped eyes with oblique aperture, good nose break, level bite & firm chin. Generous gentle head contours & a lovely smiling expression. Very well grown with strong muscular elegant torso, lithe slim limbs, paws tufted & lovely long full brush of tail. Beautiful coat, sound to the base & soft textured & shining, showing sparkling contrast between strong black ticking & warm apricot base colour. Full black heels & good facial pencillings, lavish breeches but rather short on ruff today.
BOB. STABLES’ IMP.GR.PR.MERLIESIN CAISEAL BEAG 63 MN – 26.10.03. Confident smiling chap with a lovely earnest expression. Quite large for a Somali but so elegant & balanced with a lovely long brush of tail, full mane & breeches & a beautiful shining coat, sparkling with ticking over a glowing apricot base colour. Lovely head contours, ear set, gentle nose break & firm chin – in his prime & a great advertisment for the breed as he really seems to enjoy being judged.
USUAL SOMALI NEUTER, FEMALE.
1ST & PC. BARNES’ GR.CH.MAKEITSO RO LAREN 63 FN – 2.7.04. A well grown female, composed & confident. Pleasing head with beautiful large ears, nicely cupped & well set & furnished, showing a defined rear crescent profile, eyes most expressive, a large almond shape with oblique aperture, lovely nose break, level bite, firm chin & a smiling expression. Very elegant & feminine with a long full brush of tail, lithe body & slim limbs with well tufted paws. Facial pencillings well marked, excellent black ticking over rich apricot base coat, sound to the roots & black heels to the hocks, topped by apricot breeches. Coat of soft silken texture, some frontal ruff.
AC SILVER SOMALI NEUTER, MALE.
1ST, PC W/H. ROBERTSON’S DANDSSOM JECLAAN KARO 63as MN – 23.2.07.A very alert lad of good size & balance with a friendly nature. Large furnished ears, well set, eyes rather small & not fully opened, excellent nose break, bite undershot. Body lithe & muscular, long elegant limbs with oval tufted paws & brush to balance. Dusting of ticking overall on clear silver base coat, full cinnamon heels & spine line, just a little tarnish on the front paws. Coat on the short side today showing some breeches & developing ruff.
AC SILVER SOMALI NEUTER, FEMALE.
IST,PC & BOB. STABLES’ GR.CH. & PR. AMORES OPHELIA FIZKIN 63s FN – 14.2.03. A really beautiful mature girl with everything going for her. Her silver coat really sparkles, she has lovely type & balance & is most feminine. Pretty head framed with full ruff showing large well set & furnished ears, large almond shaped eyes, good nose break & well defined facial pencillings. Very elegant lithe body & slim limbs with neat tufted paws, fully marked heels topped by lavish silver breeches & balanced brush of tail. Excellent ticking.
2ND.HACK’S ADSETSH BARWICK BLUE 63cs FN – 11.6.07. A very pretty blue silver girl, unfortunately her bite was undershot – other than that, she was a stunner & there was but a hair’s breadth between her & the winner. Elegant & feminine with a lovely head, the large ears, with long curling furnishings, nicely cupped & well set, beautiful well opened almond shaped eyes with oblique aperture, good nose break & gentle head contours. Solid & balanced, legs slim & heels fully marked to the hocks , body lithe & full brush of tail. Clear silver base coat sparkles with blue ticking & there is just a very little tarnish on the paws.
MISCELLANEOUS CLASSES.
AC SOMALI DEBUTANTE ADULT.
1ST.DARWISH’S TAJURA TAZANNA 63es F – 15.7.05. A lovely female with excellent type showing very well defined ticking over a sparkling silver base & with the sweetest of temperaments. Lovely head contours, super ears well set, large & nicely cupped & with long curling furnishings, excellent nose break & gently rounded muzzle giving her the essential Somali smile. I would like to see her carrying a bit more weight & her bone is quite fine, but she has probably been calling.
2ND.COONEY’S DESIREE SILVER ZE SVOBODY 63s F – 29.10.05. A sturdy female with great clarity to her silver base colour & excellent black ticking & full heels though rather short on coat today. Pretty head, ears nicely positioned, eyes oblique & almond shaped, there is a nose break but it is emphasised by a bump below.
3RD.FRANCIS’ BRIZLINCOAT MAHARANI 63a F – 18.6.08.
AC SOMALI NOVICE ADULT.
1ST.DARWISH’S TAJURA TAZANNA 63es F – 15.7.05.
AC SOMALI NOVICE KITTEN.
1ST.ABBOTT’S SUENICO TESS PUMBLECHOOK 63 F – 19.7.08. My pocket kitten of the day, she was totally adorable. Of good weight & substance & well grown, she had a most beautiful head with generous contours & a lovely muzzle & smile. Ears large with crescent shaped profile from the rear, well apart, large almond shaped eyes that had a sweet expression, good nose break & firm chin. Body lithe, limbs slim & tail well furnished, slightly short for perfect balance. Coat like silk with deep rich apricot base colour giving excellent contrast to the black ticking. Full apricot breeches topped the black heels, marked to the hocks, full ruff & one broken necklace.
AV VISITORS KITTEN.
1ST.EVERITT’S AVADORE AMMOLITE 63as F – 1.7.08. Lovely kitten whom I last saw as a baby at the Yorkshire show who is fulfilling her promise. Ears large, well cupped & nicely furnished, good nose break & strong chin. Body strong & muscular but elegant, limbs slim & long, paws neat & tufted showing a little tarnish, brush could do with another inch. Clear silver base colour contrasting with lovely deep cinnamon ticking, heel colour developing. Head shows some tarnish, lovely smiling expression.
AC SOMALI BREEDERS NEUTER.
1ST.WATTS’ CH. & GR.PR.EMANAN BOOTSTRAP BILL 63c MN – 15.7.05. Looking very smart today, this handsome lad is in his prime with a full ruff & mane breaking over his shoulders. He has a lovely generous head & sweet smiling expression & is a beautiful example of a mature blue boy.
2ND.STABLES’ IMP.GR.PR.MERLIESIN CAISEAL BEAG 63 MN – 26.10.03.
3RD.POINTING’S TAJURA FURST INLINE 63 MN – 15.3.07.
AC SOMALI NON BREEDERS NEUTER.
1ST.ABBOTT’S GR.CH.& UK IMP.GR.PR. BEAUMARIS ANGELICA 63a FN – 6.11.97. A great favourite of mine who I was delighted to award BIS Neuter later in the day. She has wonderful type & presence & her manners are always immaculate & at eleven years of age, can still show her heels to the newcomers! Coat full & gleaming, sparkling with cinnamon ticking, smiling face with generous contours & body lithe & limbs elegant. She purrs & kneads all the time she is being handled.
2ND.STABLES’ GR.CH. & PR.AMORES OPHELIA FIZKIN 63cs FN – 14.2.03.
3RD.JONES’ GR.PR.MERLIESIN ROSHANA 63bt FN – 3.3.02.
AV JUNIOR NEUTER.
1ST.MATTHEWS’ LEONCINI WALDO WINTEREISSE 63c MN – 9.11.07.A very well grown & elegant boy with a beautiful full coat, well presented, consisting of a very warm mushroom base coat strongly ticked with dark blue. Large ears, well furnished, beautiful large almond shaped eyes, good nose break, rounded muzzle & firm chin. Limbs strong & long, paws tufted, body elegant & long full brush of tail. Full ruff frames the head, heels marked to the hocks topped with full breeches, strong facial pencillings. He was a little grumbly today by the time I got to him but handled well.
SOMALI WITH THE BEST BREECHES AND BRUSH.
1ST.BARNES’ GR.CH. MAKEITSO RO LAREN 63 FN – 2.7.04.
2ND.ROBERTSON’S DANDSSOM JECLAAN KARO 63as MN – 23.2.07.
HOUSEHOLD PET OPEN CLASSES.
BLACK, WHITE OR BLACK & WHITE LH OR SH ADULT.
1ST & MC. TAYLOR’S FLUFFY (LH BLACK) MN – 4yrs. Such a handsome boy with a very gentle & loving temperament. Lovely black coat gleaming like silk. His head is framed with a generous mane & he has lavish knickerbockers & a long flowing tail.
2ND.ISAAC’S MANU (SH BLACK) MN – 6yrs 3mths. A very good looking & well mannered gentleman.Strong & muscular with long well boned limbs, lithe body & long tail. Wonderful black coat looks as if it has been polished.
3RD.VALE’S ELLIE-KIM (SH WHITE) FN – 2 yrs. Very elegant & solid female with an immaculate white coat which shows somw tiny flecks of black on the top of her head. Beautiful pale green eyes but unfortunately she was a little tense today.
AC UNREGISTERED “PEDIGREE TYPE” ADULT.
1ST & MC. TAYLOR’S FERRIS (BROWN TICKED TABBY SH) MN – JULY 07. A really happy lad, confident, alert & relaxed. Body lithe & muscualr, legs long & elegant with neat oval paws & super long tail with a black tip. Beautiful gleaming ticked coat
2ND.PEPPERELL’S MC LOUIE (LH SEAL COLOURPOINT) MN – 5yrs 7mths. Huge boy with a profuse coat, very well presented. Wide set well furnished ears, lovely large eyes that are most expressive. Super chunky limbs, a lad of excellent substance who handled well.
Thank you to Shelagh and Kit for the invitation to judge. I had a lovely day in the company of Lorraine Burns. Thank you Lorraine for your help and gentle handling of the cats.
SORREL SOMALI ADULT FEMALE:
1 CC W/H DR FRANCIS’S BRIZLINCOAT MAHARANI (63a) F 18/6/08 – Sorrel Somali who was very unhappy today and I found it very difficult to handle her so really was not able to judge her properly. Her head is a moderate wedge with brow and cheeks showing curving contours although I would like fuller cheeks but she was pulling her cheeks in as she was so unhappy. Muzzle is gently rounded and her profile shows a slight nose break. Ears are large and set well apart, well cupped and tufted. Eyes large and almond shaped a nice shade of green and set obliquely, they have a dark surround encircled by lighter coloured spectacles. Pencil lines at either edge of the eye. Body of medium build, firm and lithe but for me she is a little small and looks like a kitten at the moment. Tail long and well furnished. Coat soft and fine, dense but lying flat along the spine. Full ruff and breeches. Her coat is a rich copper colour with an apricot base coat, which is well ticked with cinnamon. Cinnamon on ear tips and tufts, top and tip of tail, toe tufts and heels.
AC SILVER SOMALI ADULT FEMALE:
1 CC MRS COONEY’S DESIREE SILVER ZE SVOBODY (63s) F 29/10/05 – Usual Silver Somali who is well balanced for size and shape. Her body is firm, lithe and muscular and she stands on long legs with oval feet that have tufts between the toes. Head is a moderate wedge showing gentle contours, I would have liked fuller cheeks. She has a shallow indentation which forms her muzzle and in profile she has a slight nose break. Ears are set wide apart, broad at the base and proportionately large. Large almond shaped amber eyes set obliquely and well apart. I would like a stronger chin. Coat is soft and fine with a full ruff. The base hair is a silvery white ticked with black. She has slight tarnishing on her face. Ear tips and tufts, facial markings, top and tip of tail, toe tufts and heels are black. Belly and under tail is silvery white. Tail is long and in proportion to her body. Lovely temperament.
2 MRS ROBERTSON’S CH SUPATOFT QAALI (63es) F 20/9/04 – Fawn Silver Somali who is a good size and shape, lithe and graceful with the characteristic smiley face. Body firm and of medium size. Head is a moderate wedge showing gentle contours. Ears broad at the base and proportionately large. They are well tufted. Eyes are hazel, large and almond shaped. A shallow indentation forms the muzzle and there is a slight nose break in profile. Bite is slightly undershot. Coat is a cool silvery fawn ticked with fawn. Chest, belly, under tail, inside of legs and breeches is silvery white. Lovely tufted feet. Tail long and fully furnished.
3 MS DARWISH’S SORAFEL LEONORA (63cs) F 20/7/06 – Blue Silver Somali. Nicely balanced body which is firm and lithe. Long legs with oval feet and tufted toes. Head is a moderate wedge showing gentle contours just needing cheeks to fill. A shallow indentation forms the muzzle with a slight nose break which is seen in profile. Ears need to be a little further apart but are well cupped and tufted. Eyes are large, almond shaped, set obliquely and hazel in colour. Level bite. Well prepared coat which is silvery blue ticked with a darker shade of blue. She has tarnishing on her face and front legs which detracts from the overall impression. Chest, underparts and breeches silvery white. Ticking, ear tips and tufts, facial markings, top and tip of tail, toe tufts and heels blue Tail long and well furnished.
BOB MRS BULLIVANT’S CH DESTINY SILVER ZE SVOBODY (63s) F 29/10/05 - Usual Silver Somali. Beautifully balanced with an alert and smiling expression. Excellent physical condition and a good weight for size. Body of medium build, firm and lithe. Long legs with oval tufted paws showing slight barring on the insides. Head a moderate wedge with gently curving contours. Muzzle is gently rounded and her profile shows a slight nose break. Ears are large and set well apart, well cupped and tufted. Eyes large and almond shaped a nice shade of hazel and set obliquely, they have a dark surround encircled by lighter coloured spectacles. Pencil lines at either edge of the eye. Good bite. Coat is silver ticked with black. Slight tarnishing on face and body but does not detract from the overall picture. Chest. Underparts and breeches silvery white. Tail long and well furnished.
AOC SOMALI NEUTER MALE:
1 PC MISS MATTHEWS’S LEONCINI WALDO WINTEREISSE (63c) MN 9/11/07 – Blue Somali whose body is firm, lithe and muscular. Long legs with oval feet and tufts between the toes. Head a moderate wedge with gently curving contours. Muzzle is gently rounded and his profile shows a slight nose break Ears are set wide apart, broad at the base, proportionately large and well tufted. Almond shaped amber eyes which are set obliquely. A shallow indentation forms the muzzle from the front and in profile there is a slight nose break. Level bite. Chin a little weak at present. Coat is a soft blue with a warm mushroom base on head with body a shade darker. Ticking well defined on body but not on shoulders. Tail long and well furnished.
AOC SOMALI NEUTER FEMALE:
BOB MS JONES’S GR PR MERLIESIN ROSHANNA (63bt) FN 3/3/02 – Chocolate Tortie Somali of good shape and size, nicely balanced with a lovely smiley face. Moderate wedge with brow, cheek and profile lines showing gentle contours. From the front there is a shallow indentation which forms the muzzle and in profile there is a slight nose break, firm chin and elegant neck. Level bite. Ears are set wide apart, well cupped and tufted. Eyes are green, large, almond shaped and set obliquely. They are accentuated by a dark surround and encircled by lighter coloured spectacles. Well prepared coat which gives an overall impression of a rich warm chestnut brown ticked with dark chocolate and reddish apricot ticked with red. Chest, underparts and breeches a mingling of apricot and red. Ticking, ear tips and tufts, facial markings, top and tip of tail, toe tufts and heels are dark chocolate and bright red. Tail long and well furnished.
AOC LH or SH ADULT:
1 MC MRS ISAAC’S LITTLE M FN 17/6/06 – Tortie Tabby who is well grown alert and has a lovely coat. She has expressive green eyes and a sweet temperament. She is very well marked and very striking to look at.
2 MR & MRS GUY’S SIMBA MN 10mths – Long haired red who also has a sweet loving temperament. His coat could have done with a little more grooming but it is a lovely shade of red. He has lovely big round eyes and he is very well grown.
3 MRS TOWNSEND’S MC ELLIE FN 2yrs – Unfortunately this young lady got out of bed on the wrong side this morning as she did not want anything to do with us.
AV JUNIOR ADULT:
1 MRS ZECH’S CH FINEARTE FLOWERBELL AKIRA (63c) F 5/7/07 – Blue Somali of good size and shape, beautifully balanced, firm, lithe and graceful with a lovely smiley face. Long legs with oval feet and tufts between the toes. Head is a moderate wedge with gentle contours. Ears are set wide apart, broad at the base, proportionately large and well tufted. Almond shaped hazel eyes which are set obliquely and well apart. A shallow indentation forms the muzzle from the front and in profile there is a slight nose break. Level bite. The overall impression is a coat that is a soft blue with chest, belly, under tail, inside of legs and breeches a warm mushroom. The base coat is cool oatmeal at the moment. Ticking, ear tips and tufts, facial markings, top and tip of tail, toe tufts and heels are blue. Tail long and well furnished.
2 DR FRANCIS’S BRIZLINCOAT MAHARANI (63a) F 18/6/08
AC NOVICE EXHIBITOR’S KITTEN:
1MS EVERITT’S AVADORE AMMOLITE (63as) F 1/7/08 – Sorrel Silver Somali. Beautifully balanced with an alert and smiling expression. Excellent physical condition and a good weight for size. Body of medium build, firm and lithe. Long legs with oval tufted paws showing slight barring on the insides. Head a moderate wedge with gently curving contours. Muzzle is gently rounded and her profile shows a slight nose break. Ears are large and set well apart, well cupped and tufted. Eyes large and almond shaped a nice shade of green and set obliquely, they have a dark surround encircled by lighter coloured spectacles. Pencil lines at either edge of the eye. Good bite. Chin a little weak at the moment. Coat a soft silvery peach ticked with cinnamon. Chest, underparts and breeches silvery white. Tail long and well furnished.
AV VETERAN NEUTER: 3 Lovely Somali’s. Thank you, a real pleasure to judge them.
1 MRS ABBOTT’S GR CH & UK IGRPR BEAUMARIS ANGELICA (63a) FN 6/11/97 – Sorrel Somali who is beautifully balanced with an alert and smiling expression. Excellent physical condition and a good weight for size. Head a moderate wedge with gently curving contours. Muzzle is gently rounded and her profile shows a slight nose break. Ears are large and set well apart, well cupped and tufted. Eyes large and almond shaped a nice shade of hazel and set obliquely, they have a dark surround encircled by lighter coloured spectacles. Pencil lines at either edge of the eye. Body of medium build, firm and lithe. Long legs with oval tufted paws. Tail long and well furnished. Coat soft and fine, dense but lying flat along the spine. Full ruff and breeches. Her coat is a rich copper colour with an apricot base coat, which is well ticked with cinnamon. Cinnamon on ear tips and tufts, top and tip of tail, toe tufts and heels. Lovely temperament.
2 MS JONES’S GR PR MERLIESIN ROSHANNA (63bt) FN 3/3/02
3 MR & MRS BARNES’S GR CH & PR MAKEITSO ANNIKA HANSEN (63a) FN 27/2/01 - Sorrel Somali of good size and shape and well balanced. Head a moderate wedge with brow, cheek and profile lines showing gentle contours. Slight rise from the bridge of the nose to the forehead and good width between ears that are proportionately large and well tufted. Eyes large and almond shaped and amber in colour, set obliquely with good penciling. Level bite. From the front a shallow indentation forms the muzzle and in profile there is a slight nose break. Coat soft and fine, dense but lying flat along the spine. A rich copper colour made up of an apricot base coat ticked with cinnamon. Chest, belly, under tail, inside of legs and breeches a rich apricot. Ticking, ear tips and tufts, facial markings, top and tip of tail, toe tufts and heels cinnamon. Tail long and well furnished.