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Southern Counties Cat Club
31st January 2009

Mrs V Anderson

Thank you to Brenda and her had working committee for the invite to this years show.  An easy show to get to with plenty of parking and good facilities. Many thanks to Carol Blakemore who came to steward for me again today. Carol is a super steward and great company. I always enjoy our outings together as we have a good day along with getting the work done in time. Thanks once again Carol for all your hard work.

Open Classes

Black Adult
1st & Ch Zerilli’s Positively Rococo (15) 02.06.2007
This super girl has certainly fulfilled her earlier promise and has matured into ‘one gorgeous lady’. Super full broad round head with good bone structure underlying. Ears placed well and with a good topline between then. Nice profile with a short broad nose.  Beautiful orange eyes most expressive Well rounded cheeks and a lovely broad round muzzle, firm chin and level bite. A balanced and well built girl who was solid and cobby with short thick legs and rounded paws. Balanced tail to both her body and legs. Superb short thick dense sound black coat which was groomed down to the last hair.  Superb presentation overall of this girl.

BOB Stubb’s Ch Positively Big Bertha (15) 03.04.2006
Another quality exhibit from the same cattery as above.

Lilac Adult
1st Ch & BOB Tapping’s Admirari Gordon Bennett (15c) 23.07.2006
I thought long and hard about the award, but gave this boy the benefit of doubt on the day. Full round broad masculine head shape with ears which he does tend to hold on the high side, although there was nice width between.  Profile between ears just a tad flat. Eyes not fully round in shape and pale gold colour in the hall lighting. Short broad nose. Full wide cheeks and a rounded muzzle line, level bite, but his chin tends to fall away slightly and could do with more depth. Good strong powerful body which was solid and of good size and weight, strong legs with round paws and balanced tail which was rather greasy towards to top. His coat was dense, but could have done with more show preparation on the day.  I shall not comment  too much on his colour as the lighting in the hall was not kind today.  A gentleman who was easy to handle.

Cream Adult, Male
1st & Ch Warnes Petticote Supanova (17) 31.03.2008
Good overall balanced head shape being wide, well rounded and broad. Wee small ears which fit into the contour well. Nice round profile with a short broad nose. Eyes not fully round in shape, but of very pleasing orange. Well rounded cheeks and a nice broad muzzle line.  Level bite and good chin.  Superb deep balanced chap who was showing good width to his chest and nice depth at the rump. Good strong legs with round paws.  Tail in balance which was slightly a darker colour than his coat. Compared to the other creams on the day his coat did appear to be a darker shade of cream.  However, the hall lighting in some areas was not kind to the exhibits.  So given the benefit of the doubt on the day.  Super gentle chap who showed himself well.

BOB to Keegan’s Ch Romantasy Regality (17) 16.05.2005
A super and powerful mature boy of lovely pale cream.

Cream Adult, Female
lst but Ch w/h Day’s Colinswood Henrietta (17) 15.11.2007
I am always sorry to withhold any award, but I am afraid sadly this girl still looks very kittenish in both type and stature. Fairly round head with ears which are large and flared and wide at the base. Profile a fraction flat between her ears.  Short broad nose. Deep orange expressive eyes. She still lacks any roundness to her head  and her muzzle is narrow and requires more strength. Her bite was level, but untidy and her chin is a little on the shallow side. She is rather narrow bodied and requires far more substance and weight She stands tall on her fine boned legs with round paws. Medium length tail. I am afraid her coat lacks density and therefore, tends to lie rather flat and was also very unsound at the roots. I was sorry to withhold, but she is not up to the standard as yet.

AC Colourpointed (exc Cinnamon & Fawn) British Kitten. Male
1st Gardner’s & Ward’s Jenthia Olympicgold (40.15) 03.07.2008
What a character this kitten was he was so busy telling us ‘about the day’ he chatted and chatted all the while he was being judged.  A lovely well grown Red Tabby Colourpointed chap of very pleasing type and stature.  Nice round head with ears which are a little wide at the base, but fit into the head shape well. Rather heavy across his brow line, but this looked better out of the pen when he had relaxed. Bold pale even blue eyes. Cheeks filling out well, but his muzzle is quite square at present and he would keep puffing out his whisker pads,firm chin and level bite. Huge body so well grown, he is going to be one big lad when he matures.  He has a very large frame which he needs to fully fill out as yet, but it shows good width to his chest and depth to the flanks. Standing on good thick strong legs with round paws,tail with rings in evidence. He has super contrast between his creamy-white body colour and his red points.  You can visually see the tabby markings on his head and tail, but as yet he needs to fully develop the pattern on his legs. A super boy who showed himself to his best advantage.

AC Colourpointed (exc Cinnamon & Fawn) British Kitten, Female
1st Oughtibridge Hearley Alejandro Bossy Boots (40.5) 04.07.2008
A sweet Red Colourpointed girl who showed herself well today. Her head at present lacks roundness with generous ears, also a fraction flared at the base. Good profile with a short broad straight nose.  Her cheeks lack roundness and she requires more strength to her muzzle. Her eyes were rather small and a little deep set, but of pale even blue colour. Firm chin and a level bite. Cobby well grown body being solid and of good size and weight, although I would like a fraction more bone to her legs and rounded paws. Good length to her tail. Lovely creamy-white body colour which contrasts well to her red points. As yet she still needs to attain full compliment of colour to both her mask and legs which should come as she is only young still.

Cinnamon, Fawn Self or Colourpointed Kitten
1st & BOB Lakin’s Malsome Vivaldi (15r) 26.05.2008
I have met this lad before and his colour was superb – today this lighting did not do his coat colour justice.  When we met previously he had a soft even toned fawn. Fairly round head with ears which still tend to be on the generous side as yet, hopefully these will settle as he matures, but he does have a good breadth of skull between them. Nice profile with a short broad nose with a shallow break. Small deep set eyes of pale even colour. Cheeks starting to fill out and he has a balanced muzzle line, firm chin and a level bite. Super well grown lad who is solid and of good size and weight, with good strong well boned legs and rounded paws.  Good tail for length with round tip. His coat today was just a little unsound at the base, but this did not detract from him.  This colour has come a long way and of course the type is still developing.   

Lilac Neuter
1st PC & BOB Edmonds Idlebeck Eddiee Eagle (15c) MN 18.02.2008
Fairly round head with a very nice expression, although at present his ears are still on the rather generous size, but do fit his head shape. Nice round profile with a short broad nose with break. Well opened golden eyes. Cheeks filling out well and showing strength from behind his muzzle line, good chin and level bite. Strong large muscular lad who showed good body development, being broad and deep with a good weight to him.  Strong muscular legs with round paws. Balanced tail which was greasy towards the top. His coat was just a tad long and lacked density which made it lie flat.  A lovely well mannered chap who was presented well.

AC Colourpointed (exc Cinnamon & Fawn) British Neuter
BOB Keeling’s Gr Pr Moormist Perseus (40.5) MN 21.03.2004
A super boy who I judged two weeks ago and my comments remain the same

Miscellaneous Classes
AC British Novice Adult
1st Keeling’s Gospritely Brigitte Bardot (39) 07.04.2008
What a gorgeous young lady. My book reads ‘she has got the lot’ Super full well rounded balanced feminine head shape with lovely eyes with mascara lines.  Short broad nose with pink nose leather.  Good level bite and firm chin. Superb four squared cobby body with short strong legs and round paws.  Tail in balance to both her body and legs. Wonderful short thick dense evenly tipped coat. A super girl who was presented well.

2nd Holloway’s Windymeadow Jerzydudek (40.6) 21.05.2007
A lovely balanced seal tortie point that was so friendly.  Feminine expression with good ears for size and set. Good profile with a short broad nose. Small deep set eyes of the deepest blue. This has to be the best eye colour I have seen to date exquisite, lovely cheeks and muzzle, firm chin and level bite. Super deep cobby body with nice legs and rounded paws. Tail to balance showing all the colour elements. Well mingled seal tortie points with the correct body colour. Her body colour is now quite shady, but this is all in keeping.  A sweet natured lady who was shown in super condition.

3rd Shepherd’s Trubrit Marmight (21) 06.04.2008

AC British Junior Adult
1st Booth’s Ch Kolinga Cougar (16) 18.06.2007
A superb chap who I have judged very recently and my comments remain the same.  I just wish he had a bolder eye.

2nd Bussey Westways Tahirah-Lily F 16.04.2008
Not a year old, but so well grown and balanced. Lovely open British type with good ears which were placed well. Nice profile with a short broad nose. Good width to her cheeks and a nice rounded muzzle, firm chin and level bite. Super deep cobby body of excellent size and weight with good legs with round paws. Tail in balance showing all colours. Excellent coat for length, texture and density with a lovely magnolia body colour and the most delicate mingling of colours to her points.  A lovely girl.

X 2nd Finch’s Lansbury Laura Ashley (28) 08.04.2007

3rd Willowood Tiger Lily (22a) 30.05.2007
AC British Junior Adult
1st Wolfe’s Bumpkin Buffalo Bill (16) 19.07.2007
A superb example of a British. Superb head full, broad and well rounded with small ears which fit into the head shape . Nice profile with a short broad nose. Excellent expressive orange eyes.  Excellent fully wide cheeks and a lovely broad round muzzle line.  Firm chin and level bite.  Wonderful deep powerful cobby balanced body with thick strong muscular legs and rounded paws.  Good tail for length. Excellent short thick coat of pleasing blue just showing some silver across the top of the hairs.  A super chap

2nd Greetham’s Lorrclaws Blueberry Cream (28) 04.08.2007
 A super feminine expression with good topline between ears which fit the contour well.  Short broad nose, well rounded cheeks and nice muzzle line.  Bold well opened round eyes of lovely even colour. Good chin and level bite. A super deep bodied girl of excellent size and weight not being a year old as yet, with  strong legs with rounded paws.  Tail in balance with round tip with both colours present.  Lovely short dense coat with medium and cream which was well mingled.  I would like more crispness to her coat as it is still a little on the soft side.  Well presented and shown in super condition

X2nd Zerilli’s Positively Rococo (15) 02.06.2007

3rd Bradley’s Jazfire Mystery Man (31c) 30.04.2007

AC British Non Breeders Kitten Male
1st Willis Felesamor Amerine-Hunny (31f) 16.08.2008
A beautiful kitten of excellent British type, conformation and stature. Wonderful broad round head with neat well placed ears. Nice round profile with a short broad nose. Large expressive copper eyes. Well filled round cheeks and lovely broad muzzle. Firm chin and level bite Excellent body being broad and deep and of good size and weight.  Good thick legs and round paws.  His coat is lovely and dense albeit still a little soft, but of very pleasing pale cream with good divisions of colour to his white patched areas. Inverted ‘v’ to nose with a full white muzzle chin and most of his underparts.  There is a small white patch of cream to his tummy. Three clean white legs and paws. A most promising kitten.

2nd Fudge’s Charmoden Simplytheo (17) 07.08.2008
Another super chap who was unlucky to meet the winner today.  Again excellent British type with a lovely broad round head with ears which are still a tad generous in size as yet. Bold round eyes of lovely even copper colour.  Well rounded cheeks and nice muzzle, although he would keep pushing out his whisker pads today, giving him a rather square appearance. Super broad solid lad with super boning to his legs.  Good tail. Excellent short thick dense coat of very pleasing cream colour.  Another promising lad.

3rd Whitty’s Jococa Wolf Whistle (16) 12.06.2008

AC British Non Breeders Kitten Female
1st Hollandt’s Pridykats Polka-Babe (79S31d) 07.05.2008
I judged this girl two weeks ago and my comments remain the same

2nd Wolfe’s Loraston Mata-Hari (16) 14.08.2008
 Very attractive young blue lady who was not overlarge, but well balanced and cobby.  Open expression to her head with neat well placed ears which fit into the contour. For me her eyes could be a little larger, but with good strong colour still developing. Cheeks filling out and nice broad muzzle line.  Teething badly today and showing a slight pinch to the muzzle, firm chin and level bite.  Four square balance girl of good weight,nice legs finished in round paws. Tail in balance to both her legs and body. Very nice short thick coat of pleasing blue, which does as yet still have some silver tipping to the hairs.  A sweet girl shown well.

3rd Willis Felesamor Bianca-Jade (21c) 20.05.2008
AC British Radius Kitten
1st Lorton-Hobbs Loraston Piers-Pitstop (31f) 13.09.2008
A small but balanced Cream and White Bi Coloured baby who had a lovely expression. Good ears which were placed well. Small deep set eyes with colour to fully settle as yet. Short broad nose, cheeks developing well and a nice round muzzle,good chin and level bite. Balanced four square body of good weight with short little legs finished in rounded paws, balanced  tail. Nice division of cream to white with an inverted ‘v’ to his face clean white legs and with some colour just to his underparts. A sweet little chap

AC British Visitors Kitten
1st McEwen’s Pennydown Xclusive (39) 12.07.2008
A superb and very stylish kitten from this well known cattery. This kitten for me ‘has the lot’ superb type, body conformation and wonderful even lightly tipped coat. She was lying on her back padding the air. What a star! One of my take home exhibits of the day.  Yes two today – one for each pocket.

2nd Gray’s Stonemarr Tumbler Snapper (28) 06.09.2008
A very attractive  girl who showed herself well. Round broad head with ears which have good topline between them.  Eyes a little deep set with colour to develop,nice cheeks and round muzzle line,firm chin, but teething badly today with teeth erupting and therefore, showing a pinch at the muzzle line. Balanced body which was of good size and weight with short thick strong legs finished in round paws three of which were broken with both colours.Tail in balance to both her body and legs with round tip.  Super short thick well mingled coat of pleasing blue and cream.  Another promising baby

X2nd Hemming’s Hinderslyne Hecate (21) 28.07.2008

3rd Felesamor Bianca-Jade (21c) 20.05.2008

AC British Breeders Neuter
1st Hemming’s Ch & Pr Hinderslyne Hemlock (15) MN 17.08.2007
 A chap who I have now judged on numerous occasions and my comments remain the same. Looks wonderful as always.

AC British Neuter not bred by Exhibitor
1st Keeling’s Gr Pr Moormist Perseus (40.5) MN 21.03.2004
Already reported on
2nd Burford’s Gr Ch Mibaybese Bowjangals (17) 02.11.2006
A beautifully balanced chap of excellent British type. Balanced and well built and judged now be me on many occasions.

X2nd Reade’s Iolantheben (39) MN 14.04.2007

AC British Adolescent Neuter
1st Ryan’s Curlu Neve (79S40.5) FN 19.04.2008
The most gorgeous Selkirk Rex lady who was my second take home exhibit of the day. She was very difficult to judge as my steward did not want to hand her over. A superb example of this breed with a fabulous look to her so appealing and expressive.  Lovely balanced head with good ears which were broad at the base and tufts to the tips. Lovely width across her head with excellent underlying bone structure. Nice eyes and short broad nose well filled round cheeks and good strong broad well padded muzzle, firm chin and level bite. Really solid girl of excellent bone and weight with strong legs and rounded paws. Good tail with plenty of random curl.  Excellent coat with lovely random curls and no bare patches present. It stood away from her body well. Good body colour which contrasts well to her red points.  Most attractive I must say she was causing quite a stir by those around us whilst being judged. So many admirers - a real beauty and loved her cuddles.

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Mrs M Buckeridge

Many thanks to Brenda and her team for the invitation to judge and to Val Anderson (Foreign & SLH judge!) for stewarding for me.  I had a most enjoyable day with the super cats to judge.

Original Foreign SH Grand Champion (Female)

GR.CH           THOMSON’S CH. GLASNOST MIMI (16a) F 29.5.06  A lovely, well balanced Russian Blue female.  Mature and with a good Russian expression.  Super deep green eye colour, almond in shape perhaps a fraction deep set.  Flat Skull, angle and short nose with a very slight slope.  Bite just level.  Good chin.  Fairly large vertically set ears.  Medium blue dense coat which stands well from the body, almost sound at the roots.  Good silvery sheen overall.  Well made body.  Tapered tail of just balanced length

R         DAVIS’ CH. ELBERETH COCOCHANEL (23) F 11.2.07  Usual Abyssinian female, a little unhappy today.  A good head with gentle contours and good width between the ears.  Head forms a moderate wedge with a slightly rounded muzzle.  Slight nose break, good chin and level bite.  Slight indentation at the muzzle.  Fair sized ears set very wide apart, without tufts but tending at times to hold them bonetted.  Large, green eyes set well apart and of rounded almond shape.  A slightly well made body of medium size.  Slender legs and small oval feet.  Tapered tail reaches the shoulder and has a slightly thicker base.  Short, close lying coat which is dense and of good texture.  Distinctly ticked and with clear facial pigmentation lines, lighter around the eyes and with darker eyelid edges.  Backs of ears are darker at the tips.  Chin, lips and nostrils cream.  Faint double broken necklet.  Darker line of ticking along the spine to a solid colour black tip.  Black hocks extend about a 1/3 way up the leg.  Pale apricot base coat with black ticking.

Ocicat Adult (Female)

1st cc w/h         CAUNTER’S CH. THICKTHORN BAYLAUREL (73a) F 22.4.06  A good sized strong and mature female.  I felt that her head was looking a little round rather than being a modified wedge.  Moderately large well set ears,  Large, almond shaped eyes of greenish colour.  Level bite, chin falls away a little.  Squarish look to muzzle. Tapered tail with both rings and spots present.  Rows of spots along the spine.  Today, her coat was not typical of the breed, being thick and dense rather than lying close to the body.  This also meant that her pattern was less well defined.  Coat being my reason for withholding today.  Blue spotting on a mushroom base.

For BOB only

BOB                DARBY’S GR. CH. THICKTHORN MEADOWSAFFRON (73b) F 20.3.05  The first thing one notices about this lady is her truly “wild” look.  She is a really big strong girl.  Head is a moderate wedge with a slight curve from the muzzle to cheek.  Alert, moderately large ears which are set correctly at 45 degrees.  Fairly large almond eye shape which are green in colour.  Level bite.  Nose has the slightest of dips in profile.  Lovely distinct spotting.  Dark markings on the cheeks, “M” on forehead.  Markings extending over the head breaking into rows of spots along the spine.  Broken necklet at the throat.  Spots and rings on the her long tapered tail.  Warm chocolate thumb print shaped spots on the body on a pale copper agouti base.  Solid colour dark chocolate tail tip.  Coat is short, satiny with a lovely lustrous sheen.  I understand she became the first Ocicat Adult Imperial on the day – congratulations you must be very proud of her.

Russian Blue Neuter (Male)

1ST & PC        RAVENSCROFT’S GOLUBOI OVECHSKI (16a) MN 2.12.06  Nice, friendly Russian Blue boy with large vertically set ears.  Marginally longer wedge showing some whisker pads.  Level bite and very good firm chin.  Slight slope to nose.  Eyes of very good green, would prefer a little larger.  Flat skull and good angle.  Darker blue coat which is completely sound at the roots.  Very long tapered tail displaying a few ghost rings.  Coat texture could be softer and have more silvery sheen – better on paws and face.  Quite a thick dense coat.  Handled well.

Russian Blue Neuter (Female)

1st PC & BOB            YOUNG’S PR. SASHOVA SIYKATERENKA (16a) FN  A lovely mature looking female of good size and weight.  Coat thick and dense, slightly paler at the base.  Lower spine lying a bit flat.  Well set large ears.  Flat skull and good angle.  Slight slope to nose.  Level bite.  Medium blue coat.  Good green almond shaped eyes.  Lovely Russian expression – soft and gentle. 

2ND                   WILLIAMS’ GOSHEN BLUE PADME (16a) FN) 9.4.07  A big well made girl with a short wedge.  Good width to muzzle.  Excellent whisker pads.  Level bite and good chin.  Long tapered tail.  Slightly long coat, lighter at the roots.  Needs more length of leg to balance.  Fairly large ears set a little wide.  Good silvery sheen to the coat.  Handled well.

Cornish Rex Neuter (Male)

1st & PC          LAWRIE’S PR. CHRISAN CHARANGO (33 31bs) MN 9.4.06  A most attractive Cornish Rex boy – such attractive chocolate and white markings.  Lovely large mussel shaped ears set rather high on he head.  Oval eye shape with top line almost straight.  Good profile although nose has a tiny bump.  Level bite and good chin.  Short, soft and dense coat all over.  Wide, deep waves over most of body, just a little less obvious across the shoulders.  Long, fine tapered tail which is also well covered and waved.  Handles like a dream.

Cornish Rex Neuter (Female)

For BOB only

BOB                ARNOLD’S UK & IGC & GR. PR. PAPAVA CRESSIDA (33 31s) FN 30.4.98  A lovely older female who was also a delight to judge – superb temperament.  Large, mussel shell shaped ears set rather high.  Flat skull curving at the brow to a straight nose.  Well made body but allowing for her age she is allowed!  Level bite and good chin.  Oval eyes.  Lovely curly coat, just a slight amount of stud tail.

AV Foreign Breeders Adult Male

1ST       SHAMMAS’ MIKKAR ASHANTI WARRIOR (23) M 31.12.07 A lovely well balanced Abyssinian young male.  Best description of his temperament is to say “active” for he never kept still for a moment!.  Gently rounded head contours with a moderate wedge.  Rounded brow and fair width between the ears which are really large, pricked and have pointed tips with tufts.  Slight male jowls.  Slight nose break. Level bite and good chin.  Indent at the muzzle.  Elegant neck.  Eyes are set well apart and are of rounded almond shape set on a slight oriental slant – hazel in colour.  Lithe, strong and muscular body.  Slender and elegant legs and small oval feet.  Tail reaches the shoulder and is thick at the base.  Very short, fine coat with good texture showing 4 clear bands of ticking.  Clear facial pigmentation lines.  Paler fur surrounding the eyes, darker eye rims.  Nostrils have colour.  Chin and lips cream.  Darker line of ticking along the spine, down the tail to a black tail tip. Chest clear except for the faintest of smudges.  Super rich colour overall with a deep apricot base and black ticking.

2nd       ALGER-STREET’S GR. CH. TYPHAST HURRICANE (76 30) M 1.6.06  Lovely, mature looking Bengal male.  Good small well set ears, wide at the base.  Broad medium wedge head.  Green, oval shaped eyes set on a slight slant to the ear.  Good nose shape.  Level bite and good chin.  Super coat of very good dense and luxurious texture.  Very distinct rosetted spots.  Rich rufus ground colour.  Handles well.

3RD       TERRY’S CORSICAN BERRICK (76 20) M 18.8.07  A big Marbled Bengal with a very good rich rufus ground colour to his very dense short coat.  Green eyes.  Distinct marbled pattern, necklets and tail rings.  Good broad medium wedge head with slight slope to nose.  Thick tail of good length.  Showing glitter on paws.  Ears perhaps a little large.

AV Foreign Breeders Adult Female (a)

1ST       ARNOLD’S PAPAVA ANDROMEDA (33  31s) F 20.9.07 A young Cornish Rex female – very dainty and elegant.  Lovely soft, short coat with good density to the waves.  Attractive colouring with white paws, chest, chin and muzzle.  Large, mussel shell shaped ears set rather high on the head.  Flat skull and straight profile.  Level bite.  Oval eye shape, well set. 

2nd       THOMSON’S CH. GLASNOST MIMI (16a) F 29.5.06

3rd        ROBINSON’S CH. KARESAMA SILVERSEASHADOW (72 43sq) F 1.9.05  A very attractive Burmilla girl.  Very good expression.  Good weight for size.  Soft, silky coat, evenly shaded.  Short nose with a slight break.  Level bite and good chin.

AV Foreign Breeders Adult Female (b)

1ST       WICKS’ MEMPHIS AFRIKASI (78 30s) F 9.3.08  Egyptian Mau female of very good size and weight.  Lovely head and clear “worried” expression.  Well set, medium sized ears.  Good nose shape.  Parallel nose lines.  Gooseberry green eye colour, large, rounded almond shape, set straight.  Level bite and good firm chin.  Short, coat with slight resilience.  Close lying.  Silvery white undercoat with black spotting.  Paws spotted and tail ringed.

2ND       CHERKAS’ JUSARKA PUSSYWILLOW (34) F 18.8.02  Korat girl of good size and weight.  Semi cobby build.  Short, single coat which is soft and close lying.  Good silver tipping all over.  Heart-shaped look to head with a large, flat forehead, slight nose break.  Level bite and good chin.  Large full lustrous green eyes.  Handled well – the silent type!

3rd        TAYLOR’S CH. ELANAY TIARELLA NOBILL (72 45q) F 3.9.06  A very pretty Ticked Tabby Asian girl of good size and weight.  Lovely green eyes which are large and lustrous.  Good Asian expression.  Level bite.  Medium size ears, broad at the base and well set giving that “butterfly wing” shape from the front.  Slight nose break.  Well ticked coat to her short, fine close lying coat of medium length.  Tapered tail.

AV Foreign Kitten Male

1ST       LONG’S KERRYDOWN CARAMELSURPRISE (96 20) M 16.6.08

AV Foreign Aristocrat Neuter

1ST       HARBOTTLE-SEAR’S KARESAMA SILVER SEAPRINCE (72 43bsq) MN 1.11.07

2ND       RAVENSCROFT’S GOLUBOI OVECHSKI (16a) MN 2.12.06

3RD       FRANKLIN’S KINABALU MIDNIGHT (76 20) FN 12.5.07

AV Foreign Maiden Neuter

1ST       BULL’S CUDDLEMORE PRINCE MATIRI (76b30) MN 8.4.07

2ND       PATEY’S SILVERSMOKE TAPS MILLER (23) MN 1.4.08

3RD       THOMAS’S SEYSIANNA MAXIM (68 41bq) MN 25.5.07

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Mrs Linda Clark

My thanks to Brenda and her team for inviting me to this year’s show, my thanks also to Val Prestidge for her company and able handling of the exhibits.
BLACK /TORTIE/CHOC/CHOC TORTIE/RED SHADED & TIPPED CAMEO ADULT
BOB MRS WILKINSON IMP GR CH DANMOSO LOVEATFIRSTSTSIGHT 51d F 4/10/06 Red shaded cameo girl of lovely type and so well balanced. A lovely broad head with small well placed ears set low and wide apart on smooth skull with long furnishings. Deep orange eyes with short snub nose. Near level bite with firm chin.  Coat showing lovely contrast and well presented soft and silky in texture with a lovely long ruff. Sweet temperament.
AC EXOTIC SH NONSELF (INC TABBY & WHITE AND SILVER TABBY & WHITE) ADULT MALE
BOB MRS BROWN –PERCIVAL GR CH SANDIMAN SCOUNDRAL 70 31t 12/10/05 Brown mackerel tabby and white boy with a lovely round broad head and neat well placed ears set wide. Round eyes of a good deep orange, short snub nose with deep break and full leather. Near level bite with strong chin. Well covered masculine body with a soft plush coat, white under parts and legs, M to forehead with white chevron. Well ringed thick tail. Super temperament.
1ST CC MRS CLARK SHEERBLISS LONGJOHNSILVER 70 51ds M 23/2/08 Another good looking boy of well balanced type and lovely temperament. Smooth broad head with well placed ears. Round deep orange eyes with short snub nose and well formed leather. Good bite with broad muzzle and firm chin. Stocky well covered body standing low on sturdy legs with short thick tail. Coat soft plush standing well away from his body showing a nice shade of red over very light white roots, white on whisker pads chest and feet a nice boy with laid back temperament.    
AC EXOTIC SH NONSELF (INC TABBY & WHITE AND SILVER TABBY & WHITE) ADULT FEMALE
 1ST CC W/H MRS KNIGHT TROUILLORD CHARITY 70 13b8 F 27/3/08 A young blue cream colourpointed girl showing a lovely balanced head with smooth skull and well placed ears, nice eye shape and size the blue still developing, short snub nose with well formed leather. It is unfortunate that her bite is not right at the moment confirmed by the duty vet. Cobby body standing well on little legs with a thick tail. Coat soft plush and standing away just a hint of shading to flanks I would have liked to see more cream in her points as on first sight she could be mistaken for a blue point.  Sweet temperament. 
AC EXOTIC SH NONSELF (INC TABBY & WHITE AND SILVER TABBY & WHITE) NEUTER MALE
1ST PC BOB MISS TONKS GR CH &PR ICEMOOR TORANDOT 70 31ft MN 23/8/06 Cream tabby and white boy large and muscular. Lovely round head with a broad top of head and well placed ears set low on smooth skull. Large round eyes of a good orange, short snub nose with good break, full leather and good bite with firm chin.  Well covered muscular body with stocky legs and thick well ringed tail. Coat mostly white with four patches of cream to body, cream over head soft in texture and standing well away from his body. Lovely nature.  
AC EXOTIC SH NONSELF (INC TABBY & WHITE AND SILVER TABBY & WHITE) NEUTER FEMALE
1ST PC MRS BURROUGHS OWLETTS COBWEB 70 39FN 26/7/03 Black tipped exotic girl of five years old, nice round head with well placed ears set on smooth skull, short snub nose with lovely expressive round green eyes well lined in black. Bite near level but missing a few incisors, firm chin. Good body shape and size with a lovely soft plush coat with light even tipping a nice girl with lovely temperament.   
AC PERSIAN ADULT
1ST MRS HOWARD GR CH BIGWIG INTHE RED 12a5 M 20/6/06 A lovely red and white bi-colour boy just dripping in coat in super show condition. A lovely well balanced head showing neat well placed ears set wide and well furnished. Round eyes of a good orange with short snub nose and full leather. Broad full muzzle with fat cheeks and a firm chin, good bite. Cobby well covered body standing low on stocky legs, short full bushy tail. Coat soft, silky, full and flowing showing rich red to head back and tail. A very nice boy with nice temperament.
2ND MRS COOKE LITTLE DIVA VAN IWANDA (IMP) F 24/9/06 A two year old girl and looking lovely in her sparkling white coat that was groomed to the last hair. Round head with neat little ears set low on smooth forehead, large round eyes of a very deep orange, short snub nose with full leather good bite top canine broken tip. Cobby well covered body standing low on thick legs, short full tail. Lovely girl with sweet temperament.  
3RD MRS WILSON GR CH TYTHERTON TILL THERE WASYOU 12a2 F 10/8/07 Blue and white Bi-colour.
AC PERSIAN RADIUS ADULT
1ST MRS TYLOR ANSTEYN DRAKONOIR 1 M 11/10/07 A well developed black boy showing a lovely balanced head with excellent deep orange eyes and short snub nose with well formed leather and good bite with firm chin, well covered body under his long flowing jet black coat that was well presented he just had an odd few white hairs in his tail. Lovely temperament he was happy to be handled.
AC PERSIAN VISITORS ADULT
1ST MRS BROWN –PERCIVAL GR CH SANDIMAN SCOUNDRAL 70 31t repeat
2ND MRS COOKE CH FIRANTY ISADORABLE 12 1 F 27/4/07 Black tortie and white girl showing nice balanced type with a smooth head and neat ears set wide and low. Round eyes of a deep orange. Short snub nose with good leather and bite, firm chin. Cobby well covered body standing low on legs with short full tail. Coat was well presented but harsh to the touch down her back, mostly white with patches of red and black to top of face and head small patches of red and black on her back and sides, with smaller patch on legs. Full red and black tail. Sweet temperament.
3RD MR & MRS FAIRBANKS SHERRIAMOR ISNT SHELOVELY 12a5 F 16/8/06 Red and white girl.
AC PERSIAN KITTEN
1ST MS JANKINS LOMORAS PANACHE 12 1 F 4/5/08 A pretty youngster that I only judged two weeks ago and still looking lovely.  Well developed and showing lovely well balanced type. Smooth forehead with neat well placed ears and long furnishings. Round eyes of a deep orange, short snub nose with deep break and full leather. A very good level bite with firm chin.  Coat long and flowing soft and silky in texture mainly white with small patches of red over top half of head and one small black patch by her eye. Fully coloured tail, back paw pad showing both colours. A lovely girl.
2ND MRS AMBLER TYTHERTON RALPHLAUREN 12a5 M 25/5/08 Red and white youngster that was very impressive with his very long flowing coat that was groomed to the last hair.  He is very well grown for six months and showing lovely type with neat well placed ears and short nose with well formed leather. Bite a little undershot with firm chin. Weighty body under his long coat. Lovely temperament.
3RD MRS NEALS CUSHKA SMARTIEPANTS 13b3 M 26/7/08 Chocolate colourpoint boy.
AC PERSIAN NOVICE KITTEN
1ST MRS BASEY- FISHER BIBOUKATZ OLYMPIC- DREAM 70 3 F 12/8/08 A six month old blue exotic girl showing very nice type. Nice round head with well placed ears and round deep orange eyes, short snub nose with good bite and firm chin. Cobby well covered body standing low on thick legs and tail. A lovely plush coat of mid blue and sound to the roots. Sweet temperament.
2ND MRS BANGS LAFREBELLA JETHRO 12a1t M 11/7/08 A very stunning young man dripping in coat and very well presented. Brown tabby and white, tabby over his head and ears with white chevron, white to chest and under parts, back a little solid at the moment and due to his very long coat tabby pattern is hard to see, full well ringed tail. Head showing lovely type with well placed ears set low on smooth skull. Round eyes of a good orange and size. Short snub nose with deep break. Good level bite with strong chin.  Good body size and weight standing low on stocky legs. Lovely temperament.    
3rd MRS HAWKE ZENITH VICTORIAPLUM 4 F 14/8/08 Red girl.
AC PERSIAN NEUTER
1ST MRS BAYLISS PR TAMOSAH FADE TOGREY 53a MN 6/6/0705  A large well developed blue pewter of well balanced type with good top of head with neat ears, large round eyes of a deep orange. Short snub nose with full leather. Bite looks all right as he was reluctant to show me. Coat showing nice silvery white undercoat with blue shading to his long and flowing coat that was well presented. Nice temperament..
2ND MRS CORCORAN PR JISTEIL SUNSHINE SUPERMAN 12a7 MN 2/11/06 A cream and white male neuter in full coat that was groomed to the last hair. Smooth forehead with wide set neat ears and long furnishings. Round eyes of a good orange. Short snub nose with good break and full leather, good bite and firm chin. Well covered cobby body stand low on thick legs, short full tail. Face was a little stained. Lovely temperament.   
AC PERSIAN MAIDEN NEUTER
1ST MISS FIDLER HONEYMIST BROWN BALAIN 8 MN 11/6/05 Brown tabby boy of three and half and well grown. Full well presented coat showing a warm brown with good tabby markings showing to head legs and tail. Neat well placed ears set low and well furnished, round eyes of very good colour, short snub nose with good break and full leather. Good bite with firm chin. Cobby body well covered body standing low on thick legs with full bushy tail, lovely temperament a little purr pot.
2ND MISS FIDLER HONEYMIST GEORGIANNA 13 FN 25/6/07 Blue cream girl.  Smooth forehead with well placed ears set wide and well furnished. Almonds shaped eyes of a deep orange. Short snub nose with break and good leather, near level bite with firm chin. Good body shape and size with full long flowing soft coat that was well intermingled on body, legs and tail. Head and face was showing patches of cream over eyes, she has a cream chin and chest. Blue was a pastel shade with a nice shade of cream.  Handled well.
AV NEUTER (KLAUS DESSAUER MEMORIAL CLASS)
A very nice class of seven different neuters.
1ST MRS IARD IMP GR PR VANBEL MANITRO EXPRESS 13c1 MN 31/8/92 I just could not believe this boy is sixteen and a half years old as he looks like a youngster in tip top condition. Nice head type with well placed ears and deep blue eyes, good bite but teeth need a clean, firm chin. Well covered body in full coat that was very well presented, all points well matching of a rich seal. Gloves and gauntlets well matching. Nice temperament.  
2nd MRS MACDONNELL CH & UK GR PR BOUNTIFUL PEEKABOO 33a36 FN 7/9/99 Black smoke Devon Rex girl showing good contrast to her short dense soft curly coat. Lovely head type with large oval shaped green eyes set wide. Body muscular standing on slender legs with a long tapering tail. Lovely temperament. 
3RD MR BULL CUDDLEMORE PRINCEMATIRI 76b30 MN 8/4/07 A very nice looking blue eyed snow spotted Bengal showing deep blue eyes with great spots in his lovely textured coat.

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Mrs M Codd

Many thanks to Brenda and the Committee for inviting me to judge, and especial thanks to Sally Rainbow-Ockwell for a really sterling job in stewarding.  We had some really lovely cats; so sorry that I had to leave early, and was therefore unable to chat to the exhibitors on this occasion.
Korat Adult Female:  1CC BOB CHERKAS’ JUSARKA PUSSYWILLOW.  Well balanced head with a good broad brow, large expressive green eyes and large ears set to follow the lines of her head.  In profile, she has a slight stop – I’d prefer it tipped down to the nose, level chin could be a little deeper.  Balanced, muscular body, good legs and tail.  Her coat has super texture – short, glossy and close-lying, but needs to break a little on the spine; shows good silvery tipping and medium blue colour.
Chocolate Burmese Adult Male:  1 CC DEWHURST’S ISAJEN SKAMPAWS MAGIC, only just adult, and still a little immature in the head, he has a short wedge, very good break rolls off slightly in profile, level chin.  Gold eyes are only just large enough; very good ear set, slight dip in the flesh between.  Balanced body, legs and tail.  Coat is even in colour on his body, with slight contrast to the points, looking a little cold in tone, soft texture and quite thick (probably living out, he’s got his winter coat on!).
Female:  1 CC BOB KINGS’ CH JANAGAR NIAGARA FALLS, short wedge, strong break, level chin.  Greenish eyes of correct set & shape; excellent ear set, rounded top of head.  Good body, legs and tail.  Coat has very good texture, slight mask showing, medium chocolate, could be a little warmer in tone; 2 CLARKS’ DOREVALLEY SWEET-SIESTA, immature girl, not yet a year, but lots to like.  Short wedge, very good nose break, chin is a touch shallow.  Eyes are gold in colour, very good set & shape; lovely ear set, rounded top of head.  Balanced, but still rather light in weight body, well balanced legs and tail.  Coat has lovely satiny texture, quite a warm toned chocolate, shows some contrast.
Red Kitten, Male:  1 CHARLEWOOD’S ADETEBU DREAMING DRAGON, gentle boy, almost adult.  Medium wedge, with a fairly good break, slightly shallow chin.  Eyes very good set, shape and colour; ears of good size, he was inclined to hold tem a bit wide.  Very good, muscular body, heavy for his size, good legs and tail.  Coat has super texture, bright tangerine colour, almost clear.
Female:  1CC BOB DELL’S KUPRO RED SASSAFRAS, short wedge, distinct nose break, firm chin.  Eyes very good set, shape and yellow colour; lovely ear set and gently rounded top of head.  Balanced body, legs and tail.  Coat is just a little long, but close-lying and correct texture, clear, quite a pale red colour.
Red Neuter Female:  1 PC BOB KEMPE’S UK GR CH AND PR OAKENSHIELD ACORN, lots to complain about, but easy to handle, she has a good short wedge, a distinct concave curve rather than a clear angle at the nose, level chin.  Eyes excellent set & shape, virtually colourless in the hall light (but she is 10!); lovely ear set, dip in flesh between.  Very fat body, good legs and tail.  Coat lovely satin texture, rich tangerine colour, clear.  I hesitated about awarding the certificate because she was so unbalanced by the additional avoir dupois she was carrying, but she has good type and very typical Burmese expression  and I therefore felt she deserved the award today.
AOC Tortie Neuter:  1 CC BOB MACKENZIE’S SKAMPAWS KIRA OFKENZIE, short wedge, fairly good nose break, level chin.  Greenish eyes of excellent set & shape, lovely ear set, rounded top of head.  Balanced body, good legs & tail.  Coat excellent texture, warm-toned colours.
Foreign Debutante Adult:  I was saddened that probably my best cat in this class, a lovely Egyptian Mau female, had been entered as a Smoke, and was undoubtedly a Silver.  She and her Silver litter sister unfortunately had to be wrong coloured.  1 PENFOLD’S KWANSAN NUTIKITINALA, 77, female.  Only just adult and very small still but well balanced.  Rounded head has a defined whisker break and short nose; in profile, she has a slight stop. Then her nose tips down to the leather, level chin.  Large ears set slightly wide of parallel; super large eyes set well apart on a slight slant.  Slender body still, good legs and neat oval feet, slender tail of good length.  Coat has super silky texture, short & close-lying, fairly warm-toned ivory ticked with sepia brown.  Darker outline to her nose, clear cheetah lines, and dark tail tip and spurs to her hind legs; 2 BRINDLEY’S GRIZABELLA  KRASIMIRA, 33a36g, female.  Fairly short wedge, just a little long in the nose, with distinct whisker break and high cheekbones; in profile, she has a flat skull, slight stop bump on her nose, shallow chin (level bite).  Expressive oval eyes slant towards large ears set low and held wide.  Immature, rather dainty body, good legs & oval paws, long & tapering tail.  Coat could be denser on her flanks, but is short and has good soft texture and distinct rippling waves on her back; 3 ALGER-STREETS’ CATHLENTA TYPHA JETSTAR, 72, female.
AV Foreign Neuter Part A:  1 YOUNG’S PR SASHOVA SIYKATERENKA, 16a, FN.  Large girl, but well proportioned with a long body and legs, oval feet and tapering tail.  Short wedge, flat forehead, distinct angle at the brow, slight concave dip at her nose and firm chin.  Head-on, she has prominent whisker pads and green almond-shaped eyes, and super vertical ears of good size.  Medium blue coat with a silvery sheen, soft and quite dense – a very pleasing exhibit; 2 HARBOTTLE-SEAR’S KARESAMA SILVER SEAPRINCE, 72 43bsq, MN.  Short wedge, fair break, level chin.  Expressive eyes of excellent set & shape; slightly small ears but well set.  Good body & legs, tail of correct length just a bit heavy.  Coat is short, close-lying and satin texture, with a good silver undercoat and chocolate shading; 3 BISHOPS’ GR PR EPISCOPUSS SOPHOCLES, 74n, MN; Extra 3 BOLLON’S WOTHORPE AGA KHAN, 76 30, MN.  Unfortunately, No 389 did not want to come out of his pen and would not be handled.
Part B:  1 LAWRIE’S PR CHRISSAN CHARANGO, 33 31bs, MN.  Elegant cat, with a medium wedge and rounded muzzle; in profile, he has a curving brow, slight nose break with a bump on the nose, firm chin.  Large ears set a little wide of vertical, good oval eyes of medium size.  Just a little plum, but well balanced  with long slender legs and neat oval paws, tail is fine in shape, could be a little longer.  Silken coat, short and well rippled, quite dense; 2 TIBBOTTS’ IMP GR PR KENNBURY SEA DAISIE, 72 45bq, short wedge, distinct break, chin is slightly set back but has some depth, level bite.  Eyes excellent set & shape; very good ear set and rounded top of head.  Balanced body, legs & tail.  Coat is a little soft in texture and rather thick, good warm chocolate, slight ticking apparent; 3 POLLARD’S GR CH & PR CHUASIRI SONG SUDA, 34, FN.  These 3 cats were so close, and all good in different ways.
Av Foreign Limit Neuter:  1 BULL’S CUDDLEMORE PRINCE MATIRI, 76b30, MN.  Medium wedge, broad at the muzzle; in profile, he has a bit too much break at the nose, firm chin.  Fairly small ears set well; eyes of medium size and correct shape and set.  Muscular, well built body, good legs and good big feet, thick tail of medium length.  His coat is gorgeous – really soft and luxurious feel, quite a dark ground colour, but with an overall ‘pearl dusting’ showing clear large spots and rosettes, correct outlines to eyes, nose and lips, with darker tail tip, and very little contrast between body and points; 2 THOMAS’ SEYSIANA MAXIM, 68 41bq, MN.  Looking a little small for a male.  Head is short and broad, with a distinct nose break and firm chin.  Eyes are large and full in shape, set correctly; ears are set very wide on his skull, medium in size.  He has rather heavy boning and quite large feet, correct tail length.  Coat could be more silken in texture, of very good length and with really pleasing classic tabby pattern, showing chocolate oysters, butterfly and 3 clear lines down his spine; 3 RICHMOND-WATSON’S OWLSDENE SNOW-PRINCE, 76b20, MN.
AV Foreign Special Limit Neuter:  1 HARBOTTLE-SEAR’S KARESAMA SILVER SEAPRINCE, 72 43bsq; 2 EGAN’S GR PR ZAWADI HAMSINI, 76 30, MN.  It occurs to me that, having now seen his name, this cat wasn’t eligible for this class!  Medium wedge, his nose a bit longer than I’d prefer, but correct dip in profile and firm chin.  Good oval eyes of medium size; very pleasing smallish ears, set correctly.  Muscular body, good strong legs and large round paws, tail of medium length.  Soft, dense coat with correct texture, he has quite a dark ground colour, but it is warm-toned with plenty of rich colouring, the large spots are generally separate, although there is slight linkage to some of the spots on his sides.
AC Burmese Breeders Kitten Male:  1 KINGS’ KATSACUTE DREAM, 27c, lovely youngster, with a short wedge, only fair break, level chin.  When he woke up, he has excellent eye set, shape and colour; lovely ear set and rounded top of head.  Very good body, legs and tail.  Super pinkish-grey lilac coat, clear, very good texture; 2 DELL’S KUPRO CREAM SALIX, 27f, sweet tempered boy, almost adult.  Short wedge, very good nose break, level chin.  Eyes just large enough, very good set and shape, yellow with a slight green outer rim; excellent ear set, rounded top of head.  Balanced body, legs & tail.  Coat is a little harsh in texture on the spine, but a super powdered cream colour, shows a ½ necklace and some minor smudges; 3 JARVIS’ KYMIAN YOUNGSTAR, 27f.  Short wedge, strong nose break and chin.  Eyes excellent set, shape and colour; lovely ear set and rounded top of head.  Coat is rather soft in texture, a warmer shade of cream than the previous kitten, shows a ½ necklace.  He has some acne on his chin which would benefit from treatment.
Female:  1 HENRY’S ADATEBU NICA’S DREAM, 27f, well balanced kitten, with a short wedge, very good nose break, firm chin.  Excellent eye set, shape & colour; lovely ear set, rounded top of head.  Good body, legs & tail.  Coat lovely texture and good colour, almost clear; 2 DEWHURST’S SKAMPAWS MORNING CLOUD, 27c, short wedge, very good nose break rolls off in profile, level chin.  Eyes looking a little oriental in shape, very good set and colour; ears excellent set and rounded top of head.  Lithe body, good legs and tail.  Coat has really lovely texture, just a little long on the spine, good colour; 3 DELL’S KUPRO RED SASSAFRAS, 27d.
AC Burmese Breeders Neuter:  1 COWAN’S GR CH & PR AMBASKIN LITTLE POPPET, 27b, short wedge, very good break rolls off in profile, level chin.  Chartreuse eyes very good set & shape; excellent ear set, rounded top of head.  Balanced body, legs and tail.  Coat shows some contrast, is a warm chocolate colour, almost clear, a little soft in texture; 2 KEMPE’S UK GR CH & PR OAKENSHIELD ACORN, 27d.
AC Burmese Neuter not Bred by Exhibitor:  Some super cats in this class.  1 ELLIS’ IMP GR PR MAINMAN APOLLO, 27b, MN.  Stately chap, calm and enjoying his day out.  What I liked most about this cat was the fact that he is not extreme in any way.  He has a good short, blunt wedge, with a distinct nose break – not a right-angled stop – level chin.  Eyes excellent set and shape, very good colour; lovely ear size and set, good top of head.  Balanced body, legs and tail.  Coat fabulous texture, short, close-lying and satiny feel; good chocolate colour, almost clear; 2  GLANVILLE-THOMAS’ TYPHA FABERGE, 27c, MN.  Short wedge, distinct nose break and level chin.  Eyes excellent set and shape, greeny-yellow colour; slightly small ears set rather wide.  Good body, legs and tail.  Coat lovely texture, good pink-toned lilac colour, almost clear; 3 TIMBERLAKE’S UK & IMP GR PR SYKRIS CHEZACER, 27, MN.
Hills’ Nutrition Class – AV Burmese Adult, Kitten or Neuter:  10 present.  Judged to assess condition and temperament only, I thought I’d have a tough time, but I was blown away by 1 ELLIS’ PR MAINMAN SMARTYPANTS, 27c, MN.  He lay upside down in my arms, purring his head off, and carried on kneading long after he went back in his pen.  And he has a super coat, shining with good health; 2 HUTCHINGS’ IMP GR PR TALIPAW BURLINGTON BERTIE, 27b, MN.  Not purring, but very sweet and enjoying himself.  He was in fabulous condition; 3 ELLIS’ IMP GR PR MAINMAN APOLLO, 27b, MN – again, very calm and easy to handle, in beautiful condition.  An honourable mention goes to 4 DELL’S KUPRO CREAM SALIX, 27f, MN.

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Mrs S Crichton

My thanks to the show managers Mrs B Barrowman, Ms S. Dean and the Southern Counties Cat club for the invitation and excellent hospitality. It was a very pleasant experience to come south to see and handle some of the lovely exhibits that are not seen in the northern shows. I was pleased to meet and have the good company of Jonathan Emery who was an excellent steward who handled the cats with kindness and expertise. Many thanks for your help, Jonathan. I hope exhibitors were not disappointed with the judge change. I had some outstanding exhibits in several large classes where many deserving cats were left without an award.  I would be happy to provide a report on any exhibit that I judged and whose name does not appear in this report if a stamped addressed envelope is provided.

AC Persian Grand Champion (Imp GR CH), Male

Howard’s GR CH BIGWIG IN THE RED

A large well built mature red and white bicolour boy with excellent physique and a very solid cobby body shape. He had a broad chest and a well rounded rump, thick neck and short well muscled stocky legs with large tufted paws. He excels in head type with a wonderful broad top that was smooth and with good spacing between the ears which were neat and well furnished with long ear feathers. Bold eyes, fully round in shape  had deep orange eye colour and which were very expressive. He had a flat profile with a short snub nose with a good nose break, a small pink nose leather and good size nasal openings. The cheeks were well developed being round and full and he had a broad muzzle with a strong red chin and a scissor bite. His face was mainly white with some red patches just below his ears. The body was mostly white also apart from a red patch on his back  and a fully red tail which was very short and beautifully furnished. The coat was his crowning glory as it was long, full, very soft and floating like a feather with lovely fluffy trousers. It was in excellent condition being a pristine white and a rich shade of red. He was also a friendly cat who enjoyed being handled. A well presented boy who was worthy of this high award.

Reserve GR CH SANDIMAN SCOUNDRAL

A handsome three year old brown tabby and white exotic that I have judged before who had a solid body of medium size with good bone conformation. He has good type with a cobby body shape that was firm, weighty and supported on short thick legs with rounded fat paws. The neck was thick and he had a broad chest. Strong skull shape which had good width and well set round tipped ears that were placed far apart but which were sitting a little proud today. The forehead was well rounded and had a clear ‘M’ and the eyes were a lovely round shape, bold in expression and with excellent deep orange eye colour and outlined with paler spectacles. The nose was short and broad with a good nose break and a small pink nose leather which had good size nasal openings. He had fat, well rounded cheeks and a broad muzzle that had fat whisker pads. The chin was strong, balanced and white and he had a scissor bite. Tabby markings were very clear on the body and the face being dense black on a rich sable ground colour. He had clear head lines running over the top of his head, pencilling on the upper cheek area while the lower part of the face had an inverted white chevron shape covering the muzzle and chin. There was an almost full white collar  and he had a white bib, chest and underside but had clear tabby markings on the back which had a complete spine line running the full length of the body and well defined mackerel stripes on his sides and flanks. All four feet were also white and very clean. The tail was short and thick and had numerous clear tabby rings. The white areas were a sparkling white and his coat was thick, dense and stood out well from the body but was not at its fullest at this time of year and possibly needing more undercoat to give it the plusher texture but nevertheless well prepared. Good natured boy with excellent temperament.

AC Persian Grand Champion (Imp GR CH), Female

Prestidge’s UK GR CH JAZZYCATS BELIEVE INMAGIC

A cream colourpoint girl who was over six years of age and in excellent condition. She has very good type with pleasing maturity on her side and would hold her own against any full grown male. Shapely strong body that was cobby, balanced, solid and with short, stocky legs and large round paws. Wonderful broad top, smooth, rounded with good spacing between the ears that were very neat and had long fluffy ear feathers. Large round eyes with very good blue colour not often seen generally in this breed and which had a lovely soft expression. The nose was very short and had a clear stop and good size nostrils. The muzzle was broad and she had fully formed chubby cheeks. The chin was balanced and had plenty of depth and the bite was level. The coat was superb being long and very full and was very soft in texture. It was a sound creamy white shade with a cream mask that covered the face fully and clear cream points that were well matching.  She had a long frill that framed the face and shoulders and had lovely long fluffy trousers. The tail was short and very full with long furnishings. A beautiful girl who with a delightful nature, perfectly presented and who is a credit to her owner and breeder.

Reserve Wilson’s TYTHERTON TILLTHEREWAS YOU

A very pretty blue and white girl who is not yet a year and a half with very pleasing type and a body that could not be more cobby. She was a good size and weight with lovely bone conformation and had short dumpy legs with large rounded paws. She had a broad chest and a well rounded rump. The head was well rounded and broad  with a pretty apple face. The ears were small, widely separated and fitted well into the skull contours and had lovely long ear feathers. She had very noticeable large eyes, bold, very round in shape with deep copper eye colour and a very sweet expression. The face was broad and flat with a very short turned-up nose that was nice and broad and had a strong nose break with good size nostrils. Her muzzle had plenty of width and she had well developed fat chubby cheeks. The chin was deep and balanced the top part of the face and the bite was not quite level. Her coat was lovely, being full, long and very soft with a fully formed frill. She had a small amount of blue on the head and body of a mid blue shade having blue on the top of her head and a blue patch over her shoulders. The tail was totally blue also and very full and short. The white areas were pristine white with a fully white face white bib and underside. A charming lass who handled like a dream and who was beautifully presented.

Ac Tabby Bi- or Tri-Colour Adult

1 CC and BOB Rignall’s RIGNOLLA JUSTDREAMY

A Tortie tabby and white girl who is not quite yet two years of age and who has good persian type. She had a well formed persian shape with a cobby body that was solid and of medium size set on short thick legs. Head shape was square with good width between the ears that were small and had long ear furnishings. The eyes were very large and fully round with a bold bright expression and with good copper eye colour. She had a very short squat nose with a strong stop and a pink nose leather. The cheeks were full and the muzzle was wide. The bite was slightly undershot and the chin was very strong and firm. The coat was of medium length and was fairly full and was showing both tortie colours and tabby pattern. The head had good tabby features with an ‘M’ on her forehead, lighter spectacles around the eyes and a well spotted muzzle. The body was mainly showing brown tabby pattern overlaid with bright patches of red and she had a white patch on her rump and flanks and the collar, bib, underside of the body were white. A cat that was easy to handle and who was well prepared.

2 Angus’s QUARTET GEE WHIZZ

A younger female who had larger body build being a good size and with a strong well muscled shape and who was also very cobby in shape with a broad rump and short thick legs. She had an excellent head width that was smooth and well rounded and which was showing both black and shades of red. The ears were small in size and had long ear furnishings. Eye shape was fully round, large and had good orange eye colour. Her nose was broad and very short with a strong stop and a full pink nose leather and good size nostrils. A broad muzzle and full cheek width with a slightly undershot bite and a very strong chin. Her coat was long and full and she had a very bushy short tail that was brightly coloured with black and red. Her bib and underside was white and she had a white spot on her forehead . There were clear tortie patches over her back showing red and black colouring with some of the edges a little bit straggly with white hairs. Overall there was little evidence of tabby pattern although she had a very clear tabby moustache. This was the reason for the lower placing today.  A sweet soul who was a little nervous but who handled well and was well prepared for the bench.

AC Persian Junior Adult

Fifteen cats entered in this class.

1 Owen’s CH BESSJET ROCAWENPRIVATEJET

An outstanding black male who was a real heavyweight having a massive physique with good boning and musculature. Body shape was cobby supported on short tree trunk legs with huge fat paws, a broad chest, thick neck and massive  rump.
Excellent head type with a broad flat face with rounded forehead and great breadth between the ears which were widely separated on the skull and were small in size. Saucer shaped eyes which were rounded in shape and with copper colour and bold expression. An extremely short nose that was nice and broad with a strong nose break, full black nose leather and generous size of nasal openings. He had a well formed muzzle with good width and full rounded cheeks. The chin was deep and balanced and he had a scissor bite. The coat was long and soft and was a sound shade of black over his head and back and was shiny and even and only just a touch shady on his underside. The tail was short in balance with the body length and very well furnished. A boy shown in excellent condition and a credit to his owner and to his breeder.

2 Prestidge’s CH PORTIA POPCORN

A very lovely red coloupoint boy who had a very well developed body of great size and with a cobby body shape. He was not yet two years of age and will indeed improve even further as he matures. He was of substantial build with good bone and strong muscled body. |Legs were short, thick and set low with fat paws, large rounded  rump, and a broad chest. Beautiful balance to head and face with a very broad top with a rounded forehead, and neat red ears that were well placed on top. He had large rounded eyes with excellent blue eye colour. Fat cheeks and a wide shaped muzzle had lovely full whiskers that wee pointing forwards. The nose was very broad and short with a definite break and a full pink nose leather and full size nostrils. The bite was slightly undershot and had a few incisors missing in the lower jaw and he had a well formed deep chin. He had a full red mask which was of a rich red shade and matched the other points in tone very well. It contrasted with the pale apricot white coat which was lovely, being long and very full with a frill framing the face, fluffy trousers and a short very well feathered tail. Coat condition was excellent being soft and light as swansdown. A boy with a lovely nature and excellent presentation.

Extra 2 Angus’s PALCHINNO SEANYMPH

A pretty blue cream and white girl who is just an adult and who has very pleasing type. She had a cobby body shape, well grown and firm set on short sturdy legs. Chunky head shape with good width and having small ears with short feathering sited far apart on the skull. Sweet facial expression with fully round eyes of large size and super deep copper eye colour. Cute snub nose and a full pink nose leather with good nostrils. She had fat chubby cheeks and a firm blue chin with a scissor bite.  The lower part of the face had an inverted white chevron. The body had clearly outlined patches of blue and cream which were of pleasing pale shades. The bib and underside of the body were white and she had white and coloured spots on her limbs and a fully furnished short tail. A charming little lady who was expertly presented.

3 Saunder’s CH COZEES DIVINE DIVA

A very attractive blue and white bicolour girl with a fabulous coat.

Extra 3 Potter’s CH PRIMISSION BEDAZZLED

A cream and white girl with good type and super eye colour.

AV SLH Novice Kitten
A large class of thirteen kittens and hard choices to make with only 3 placings to be awarded.

1 Herkes’s NORACOON DESPERATE DAN         64 41ds

An outstanding red silver classic tabby maine coon kitten who was in the same class as a litter brother but who I considered was better than his sibling. He already had excellent physique having a long rectangular body which was already large even though he is only six months old. He was solid and well muscled with a long neck and a square rump supported on substantial legs with large well rounded paws.  His head was of medium length with the correct equal distance between the nasal bridge and both the ear line and the nose tip. The ears were tall and large with a wide base and pointed at the tips with ear tufts and paler ear short ear feathers. The eyes were large and were full and round and were spaced far apart with a slightly oblique setting and were of a yellowish green colour. He had an excellent square muzzle which was well spotted and a firm chin. He had high cheek bones with the cheeks still filling out. The nose was of uniform width and was long and had a shallow dip at the nasal bridge. The bite was perfectly level. Tabby markings were very clear on the head as he had a definite ‘M’ on his forehead, pale spectacles around his eyes and head lines and pencilling in his cheeks. The fur on the head was shorter but the coat was fairly long on the body with shaggy fur on the tummy and breeches and a frontal ruff was beginning to develop.  Tabby markings on the body were clear being a red colour on an apricot agouti ground colour with a silvery undercoat. He had a silvery white colour on his muzzle and throat which is permissible in silver tabbies. There were several necklaces and bracelets on his limbs and spine lines down the back. The tail was very long reaching the shoulders and was wide at the base and tapered gently towards the tip. A promising kitten who was well behaved when handled and I look forward to seeing his progress in future.

2 Griffith’s JENICOL DOLLY DAYDREAM

A blue birman baby just over three months of age. Good birman type with a well grown body for a kitten of this age. Rounded skull with good width between the ears which were sited well on the head and were of medium size and appearing balanced on top. Profile was correct having a slight dip in the nose which was of medium length with a slate-grey nose leather and with a slightly tapering chin. The eyes were of medium size and were of a mid-blue colour which had two shades of blue visible at present being slightly darker in the centre of the eye ball and with a pleasing expression. The cheeks were filling out well and she had a perfect level bite. Firm body with medium height legs that was well grown and sturdy. The tail was bushy  and in proportion to the body length and was an even shade of blue-grey. She had a lovely clear coat of bluish white, free of any shadiness and of a good length, silky soft in texture and expertly prepared.  The ruff has still to develop but the mask was developing well and although not yet full, it matched the other points such as the ears, limbs and tail very well. The gloves were clean and white and were well matching and very slightly scalloped. She had excellent long matching gauntlets which tapered well with socks that were not perfectly identical, having the left one very slightly longer than the right. A gentle kitten with good show manners.

3 Fewtrell’s JILLYBAIRN TAFFETA SILK

A tortie birman kitten with pleasing birman type and a sweet facial expression who was seven months old. Well grown with a firm body and well muscled legs. Good head width with strong skull shape that had well spaced ears of medium size. Her nose was of medium length and had a shallow dip at the nasal bridge. The cheeks were filling out and she had a firm chin. The eyes were two tone blue at present and could have been a deeper blue and were of medium size but she has plenty of time for further development. The mask was still developing and the tortie colours of seal brown and shades of red were very clear on her face as well as on her ears and limbs. A firm chin was slightly tapering and she had a good bite. The body was of correct proportions and supported on sturdy firm legs of medium height while the coat was
soft in texture, silky and a very clear shade of fawn and with a good ruff starting to develop. The tail was bushy and balanced of a medium length. The gloves were a clean white and were fairly well matched. The socks covered the entire paw and were almost matching but the gauntlets were not perfectly symmetrical having the right hand one narrower than the left one which was broader. A cute kitten with a lovely facial expression and nice show manners.

AV SLH Senior Neuter

Another lovely large class with several excellent type cats not placed on account of the numbers.

1 Nutley’s PR CARAMLEIGH VALENTINO

A very handsome red point boy with very good birman type having a large weighty body that was long, well muscled and with strong supporting limbs with strong.paws. Excellent width to head which had a broad skull that was well rounded. His nose was of medium length, broad with the correct slight dip in profile and with a full pink nose leather. Well rounded cheeks with good width of muzzle, a good bite and a full chin that was firm and balanced the upper part of the face. The ears were well placed on the skull and set far apart and were of medium size. Eye colour was a fabulous deep blue shade, not fully round and with a very pleasing shape and with a lovely bright birman expression which totally won me over. His long body was well clothed with a long coat that was full and was very soft in texture of a pale cream shade and had slight golden halo glowing over his back. He had a fairly full ruff and with hair that was slightly curly on his tummy. The tail was bushy and in proportion to the body length. The red points were of a rich red shade and his mask was well developed on the face and matched the other points very well and all were clearly defined. The gloves and socks were pure white and were well matching with long socks and symmetrical matching gauntlets that almost reached the hock. Show presence was very much in evidence as this boy was pleased to be handled and had a delightful gentle nature and was expertly prepared for the bench.

2 Madden’s CH and  PR PANJANDRUM RAFFERTY

Another very pleasing birman, a seal point boy with very good type.  Excellent head shape that was broad and rounded with a strong shaped skull. The profile was correct with a shallow dip in the nose and with a firm chin that tapered slightly. He had full rounded cheeks with good facial width and a well formed muzzle. The ears were of medium size, balanced on top and were spaced well apart. The eyes were large, almost round in shape and were bright and clear with mid blue eye colour that could have been deeper for perfection.  The body was a good length and was solid and well muscled set on thick strong legs with short round paws. He had a medium length seal brown tail that was well furnished. The points were a dense seal brown shade, covering the face well with a full mask and matching ears. The limb points were also well matched while the body colour was a pale beige shade that had a golden saddle over his back. The coat was soft and silky in texture and was a good length and was well prepared. The gloves and socks were pristine white, contrasting sharply with the seal brown on the legs. The gloves were very slightly scalloped and were well matched and the socks and gauntlets were also well matching and symmetrical. A gentleman when handled with excellent show temperament and good presentation.

3 Watson’s PR TASSARE  BILBO BAGGINS (64 31dt)

A red tabby and white maine coon boy who was almost two and a half years of age. A large well grown boy who was a good size and weight with a long rectangular body that was solid and with good width of chest, a fairly square rump and a long neck. Substantial well muscled legs with large paws, rounded with well tufted feet. Medium size head had tall pointed feathered ears that were large in size and wide at the base and sporting long ear tufts. He had fully round eyes that were yellowish green and had an oblique setting and a lovely expression. He had high cheek bones and a level bite. The muzzle was fairly square and had a white spot on the left side. There was a well formed chin and a level bite. His nose was long and of uniform width and had a shallow curve at the nasal bridge with a white line down the nose. Tabby markings were a rich red on an apricot agouti ground colour and were somewhat diffuse down the back and tail due possibly to the length if his coat. Head markings were however very clear with a distinct ‘M’ on his forehead, head lines and pencilling on the cheeks and he had clear light spectacles around the eyes. The coat was long and soft having a dense undercoat with a frontal ruff and shaggy belly and breeches. He had a white bib and shirt front and was white between his hind legs. The socks were white and his tail was long and full and flowing tapering towards the tip and had faint tabby rings. A gentle boy who was easy to handle.

AV SLH Veteran Neuter

1 Lee’s CH / Sup UK GR PR KALEMYO KLAWSFORAPPLAUSE

Outstanding and very handsome seal tabby boy with excellent birman type who was in very good condition being over eight years old. A real eye catcher who had a broad well rounded head shape. Perfect shallow dip to nose with a pale pink nose leather outlined with brown pigment. Fully round cheeks with good width to the face and a mature broad muzzle with well spotted whisker pads. Well developed firm chin and level bite. Eyes were almost round in shape, of a good size and had deep blue eye colour with a lovely birman expression. The body was long and well muscled with strong thick legs. The tail was well furnished and had clear tabby rings. Tabby markings were very clear throughout especially on the head region which had clear light spectacles around the eyes, an ‘M’ on his forehead, face lines and pencilling on his cheeks. Lovely soft coat of pale beige clothed his frame and was very soft and silky in texture and had a hint of a golden hue over his back and some slight shadiness on his rump. Foot markings were pristine white with good gloves, matching socks and gauntlets. A perfect gentleman when handled and a cat who knows he is special and a real showman who was beautifully presented.

2 Stanton’s GR PR AZERPASHAN BOBBY DAZZLER (66a)

A handsome blue colourpointed ragdoll boy that does dazzle!  He has good head shape with a flat plane, and with well sited ears of medium size which were spaced well apart. He had full fat cheeks with a rounded well developed broad muzzle . The chin was firm and he had a level, bite. The nose was of medium length and had a proper retrousee tip Large eyes that were set well apart had a lovely blue colour and were bright and alert and had a slight oblique setting. He had a long well muscled body with a short neck, broad chest and a well rounded rump. The legs were of medium height and had large well rounded paws. The coat was silky and dense of medium length with the points contrasting well with the body colour. The points were a pale shade of blue on the head, legs and tail. The tail was long and bushy and slightly tapered towards the tip. A boy with a pleasing friendly nature.

3 Izzard’s IMP GR PR VANBELMANITRO EXPRESS

Another beautiful seal point birman boy who I discovered was sixteen years of age! He was in excellent condition having a good body weight and size with plenty of substance. The head was broad and rounded and he had a very good profile with a medium length nose that had a shallow dip at the nasal bridge and a very well formed firm, tapering chin. His cheeks were round and full and he had a well developed muzzle and a level bite with a few incisors missing which is to be expected in a cat of
his age. The ears were well spaced on the head and his eyes were large, almost round in shape and had marvellous fairly deep blue eye colour for a mature cat and with a soft gentle birman expression. Body length was good with strong medium height legs and short strong paws. The tail was bushy, balanced and in proportion to the body length. He had a full coat and good length ruff that was of a beige colour and with a golden saddle over his back which was soft and with a silky texture. The points were a rich seal brown shade and matching fully with a dense seal brown mask which was full and covered the face well. The gloves were clean and white and finished at the angle of the paw but on the underside the right hand one had white running up to the stopper pad but not beyond. The socks were a little low but were matching on both feet and the gauntlets were wide and of a good length tapering towards just below the hock. A well groomed boy with a sweet gentle nature and a credit to his owner.

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Mrs E Culf

Congratulations to Brenda Barrowman, Sue Deane and all the show management team on running another successful show today, and many thanks for my invitation to judge and be part of the day once more.  I judged some fabulous exhibits, including some very promising kittens and thoroughly enjoyed my day, which ran like clockwork thanks in no small measure to my steward and good friend, Viv Lee of Kalemyo Birmans, who shows great interest in all the breeds we handled, which of course she does expertly!  Thank you so much Viv, I look forward to us working together again.  In the meantime, special congratulations to you and your star performer – the multi-titled Kalemyo Klawsforapplause for the Best of Variety win later in the day! 

CLASS 114a     AC BIRMAN CHAMPION MALE
GCC, ALLEN’S GR CH CARAMLEIGH SPRINGTIME BEAU, 13c15, RED TABBY POINT, 21.03.07
An extremely handsome lad, looking well proportioned and well balanced.  Excellent Birman type, his head is broad and rounded, his nose is medium in length albeit with a very slight bump.  He has full cheeks that taper gently to a well developed muzzle, strong chin and level bite.  Well placed medium sized ears.  Almost round eyes, reasonable depth to the blue colour.  Well grown boy, strong and sturdy feel to his long body, with proportionate limbs and bushy lightly ringed tail balances well.  Sparkling white feet markings, his gloves are symmetrical, gauntlets are tidy and of good length, albeit the left is not quite as neat as the right.  His beautiful soft and silky pale cream coat was expertly presented and shows delicate contrast with his red tabby markings, barrings on front legs are defined and his mask shows distinct tabby pattern, with spectacles round the eyes, an M marking on the forehead and spotted whiskers.  Lovely to handle, very relaxed and showing himself off in a most attractive manner. 
RGCC, BAILEY’S CH NICADAEMUS ROMANY MAGIC, 13c2, BLUE POINT, 19.01.08
I really did like this young fellow, he looked extremely well balanced, particularly for his tender young age.  Very pleasing Birman type, his skull is broad and round, ears are medium in size and placed well apart.  Medium length to the nose with slight dip to the profile, firm chin and level bite.  Stunning, deep blue almost round eyes enhance his look enormously, and his calm expression is typical of the breed.  Excellent body size and structure, well toned medium length body, with thick set limbs to balance and bushy tail that could be a fraction longer for perfection and is showing slight brindling at the moment, with a few wispy gingery tones to the fur.  Pristine white feet, his gloves and gauntlets are straight from the standard of points!  Soft, silky bluish white coat contrasts exquisitely with his mid blue points colour and he was wearing a ruff to complete the picture.  He came extremely close to snatching the grand from the red tabby, but let himself down with his temperament this morning, he certainly knows some rather choice language, which he really didn’t need to share with us constantly! 

CLASS 114b     AC BIRMAN CHAMPION FEMALE
GCC, SEYMOUR’S CH RIVERMOON LIBERTYBELLE, 13c2, BLUE POINT, 04.07.02
An extremely pretty and feminine looking girl, with the most gentle of expressions.  Very good Birman type, her skull is broad and rounded, medium sized ears are spaced apart, lovely dip to the profile, fairly full cheeks tapering to firm muzzle, level bite and chin could be a fraction stronger for perfection.  Lovely cornflower blue almost round eyes.  Well grown and well proportioned girl of good body length and weight, thick set limbs and short paws, bushy tail to balance.  Her sparkling white feet markings are practically perfect, the gloves are even and could have been painted on across the paws, the white on the back of the right glove just trickles gently to the pad, whilst her gauntlets are medium to long and tapered.  Her soft and silky coat is bluish white at the roots, showing some surface shading but still contrasting with blue points colour, and she has a full ruff to frame her head magnificently.  Wonderful nature, a pleasure to judge and handle. 
RGCC, FLINT’S GR CH LALOLA STARLIGHT, 13c11, SEAL TABBY POINT, 26.10.05
An extremely attractive seal tabby girl, with striking markings and a wonderful nature.  Lovely Birman type, good breadth to skull, with full cheeks tapering gently to a well developed muzzle, just medium length nose with slight dip to the profile, firm chin and level bite.  Medium sized ears are spaced well apart, with delicate thumb prints.  Almost round eyes are framed by light coloured spectacle markings, wonderful deep blue colour, and gorgeous expression.  Nice size girl, well balanced and structured and good body weight, thick set medium long legs and short paws, bushy lightly ringed tail balances well.  Sparkling white feet markings, her gloves are even, socks slightly irregular, with the right being a fraction lower and her right gauntlet needs teasing into shape at the end, but both gauntlets are a good length and tapered.  Beautiful coat colour and condition, soft and silky to the touch, pale beige colour and striking contrast with seal tabby markings, defined stripes on front limbs with strong seal brown markings on the paler brown agouti background.  Relaxed and easy to handle. 

CLASS 151a     SEAL POINT BIRMAN NEUTER MALE
BOB, IZZARD’S IMP GR PR VANBELMA NITRO EXPRESS, 31.8.92
So nice to see the ‘old timers’ on the show bench and in such stunning condition for his age.  Very stylish and handsome gentleman, giving the youngsters of today something to aspire to!  Wonderful Birman type and size, still feeling strong and sturdy and wearing the most fabulous thick pale beige coat that is silky soft and prepared to the last hair by his loving owner.  Pristine gloves and gauntlets.  An absolute credit both to the breed and his owner. 

PC, MADDEN’S CH & PR PANJANDRUM RAFFERTY, 18.03.06
A delightful seal point boy, with the most relaxed temperament, showing himself off to perfection.  Excellent Birman type, his skull is broad and rounded, well developed cheeks tapering to a firm muzzle, level bite and good chin.  Medium sized ears are spaced well apart, medium length nose with slight dip to the profile.  Almost round eyes are good blue colour, and he has the most heart melting expression.  Excellent body size and weight, sturdy feel to the body and thick set limbs, bushy tail to balance.  Sparkling white feet markings, his gloves are very slightly scalloped and he has long full gauntlets.  Well groomed pale beige coat is silky soft and fairly thick, his deep seal points colouring contrasting well and his full ruff enhances his appearance.  A worthy winner today
2ND, BENNETT & NORFOR’S PR KITTAH ACHILLES, 06.03.07
I really liked this young lad, who I last judged as a kitten at the Supreme.  He looks simply stunning, but he was let down somewhat by his unpredictable mood, constantly chuntering away and not at all relaxed this morning.  Excellent Birman type and balance, with stunning deepest almost round blue eyes, albeit with rather a fiery expression for us today!  He has a very slight nose bump, firm chin and as he showed us his pearly whites on more than one occasion, I can confirm that his bite looked level!  Well grown lad, of good body weight and well proportioned, bushy tail is a good length to balance.  Sparkling white feet, his gloves are even and gauntlets appear matching, though he was none too keen for me to have a close look!  Super deep velvety seal points colouring contrasts with his coat that is slightly shady and uneven pale beige colouring, but expertly presented.  I do hope he was just having an off-day temperament wise, as he did spoil his chances for the certificate today!
3RD, SEYMOUR’S PR FANCYPAWS MRBOJANGLES, 24.10.05
Another quite handsome lad, who does still look a little immature for his age.  Good Birman type, skull is broad and rounded, ears could be a little more spaced apart for perfect balance.  Cheeks are fairly full and taper to well developed muzzle, firm chin.  Almost round blue eyes have an endearing expression.  Well grown and well proportioned, nice sturdy feel to the body and limbs, bushy deep seal coloured tail balances well.  Chalk white feet markings, good gloves and long gauntlets, with the left appearing to have a few detached white hairs at the tapered end, but as he was another boy using some rather choice language this morning, I decided that discretion was the better part of valour and it was far less distressing for all concerned if I did not check any further.  His pale beige coat was well presented, though a little short and he really needs his ruff to develop to frame the head. 
4TH, BAKER’S ADVILO SAMSON SEPI, 26.03.06
This boy has a wonderful temperament, and very good Birman type.  His head is broad and rounded, well developed cheeks and good strength to muzzle and chin.  Medium sized ears are spaced apart, nose is medium in length with slight dip to the profile, with a very slight bump to the nose.  Almost round deep blue eyes, though he did have a tendency to stare making his eye shape a little too bold at times.  Pristine white feet, his gauntlets are long and matching, gloves even across the front of the paws but the right glove has detached white hairs by the stopper pad, which is a withholding fault, such a shame.  Well presented silky soft coat is a little dark along the back and sides, but still shows contrast with deep seal points colouring.  Lovely to handle. 

CLASS 151b     SEAL POINT BIRMAN NEUTER FEMALE
PC, SEMOS’S UK GR CH & PR PRIDNJOY ARABESQUE, 20.8.99
A very gentle and quite demure looking female, with very pleasing Birman type and expression.  Good head shape, being broad and rounded, fairly full cheeks tapering to well developed muzzle.  Medium sized ears are spaced well apart.  Expressive deep blue almost round eyes.  Very good body size and weight, well proportioned limbs and bushy tail.  Her feet markings are sparkling white, slightly scalloped gloves, more so the left and medium length tapered gauntlets.  Soft and silky coat is beautifully presented, showing very slight shadiness but still contrasting with points.  A lovely lady.  
2ND, FINCH’S CH & PR SNOWWITCH AMARYLIS, 5.6.02
Another very pretty and mature female, with lovely Birman type.  Her skull is broad and rounded, she has fairly full cheeks, tapering gently to a well developed muzzle and good chin, she has lost her front teeth now!  Medium sized ears are spaced apart.  Wonderful deep blue eyes, so expressive.  Well grown and well proportioned girl, with thick set limbs and short paws, bushy tail just balances.  Sparkling white front gloves, gauntlets are almost matching though they were slightly stained today, appearing as if she had been walking in something she shouldn’t!  Well presented silky soft pale beige coat contrasting well with points colour.  Not as relaxed today as I have seen her, tending to be a little tense and shy whilst being handled.     

CLASS 152a     BLUE POINT BIRMAN NEUTER MALE
PC, MAXEY’S MINELDA MIRACLE MAN, 16.07.07
Delighted to award the PC to this young lad, I judged him here last year when he was still a kitten.  I commented then that he had many quality attributes, so nice to see him fulfil his early promise.  Excellent Birman type, lovely strong broad head, with medium sized well placed ears, medium nose length with slight dip to the profile.  Full cheeks tapering gently to a well developed muzzle, good chin and level bite.  Stunning deep blue almost round eyes, gorgeous expression.  Well grown and well proportioned, weighty and sturdy and looking so well balanced.  Sparkling white feet, his gloves are even and gauntlets are long and tapered, both matching length.  Incredibly soft texture to the bluish white coat that shows some surface shading along his lower back, mid blue points colour.  Smashing temperament and a pleasure to judge. 

CLASS 152b     BLUE POINT BIRMAN NEUTER FEMALE
PC & BOB, HAWES’ IMP GR CH GLENPETER CONCERTO, 28.08.01
I was thrilled to meet this beautiful female again, and so pleased to award a PC to add to her impressive titles, especially as she was the winner of the very first certificate I awarded.  She has retained all her style and panache, with wonderful Birman type and such a pretty expression.  Lovely strong broad skull, full cheeks and well developed muzzle.  Medium sized ears are spaced well apart.  Medium length nose with slight dip to the profile, firm chin and level bite, just a hint of pigmentation loss on the lips.  Serene and gentle expression from deep blue almost round eyes.  Well grown and well proportioned, very nicely balanced looking girl.  Sparkling chalk white feet, her gloves are even, gauntlets matching length and tapered.  Expertly presented, her soft and silky coat is bluish white and clear, contrasting well with her blue grey points colour and she was wearing a full ruff to frame her head magnificently.  Wonderful temperament. 

CLASS 153a     CHOCOLATE/LILAC POINT BIRMAN NEUTER MALE
PC & BOB, SEMOS’S GR PR PRIDNJOY PUCK, 13c4, LILAC POINT, 15.5.02
A very handsome male, with such a gentle nature.  Very good broad and rounded head, full cheeks, nice muzzle and good chin, level bite.  Medium sized well placed ears, medium length nose with slight dip to the profile.  Expressive, almost round blue eyes that could be a little more open, as he appeared rather sleepy and bored with proceedings today!  Excellent body size and weight, long and and strong with medium length legs, short paws and bushy tail.  Chalk white feet, his gloves are fairly generous but even, gauntlets are medium in length albeit the left is more squared off than the right.  Well presented thick palest magnolia coat felt just a touch coarse along his back, contrasting well with pinkish grey points colour.  He handled well, appearing relaxed enough to dribble, but just didn’t want to show himself off as I know he can!

CLASS 153b     CHOCOLATE/LILAC POINT BIRMAN NEUTER FEMALE
PC, PRICE’S SUCETTE NOTTHE LASTROLO, 13c3, CHOCOLATE POINT, 28.05.05
A very pretty and beautifully presented female, though her language was not quite as feminine as it could be, as she grumbled throughout her assessment.  Good type and breadth to the head, though for me slightly more length to the nose would improve her balanced appearance, and she has a slight nose bump.  Full cheeks tapering to a well developed muzzle.  Nicely proportioned girl of good body size and weight, bushy tail could be a fraction longer for better balance.  Sparkling white feet markings, her gloves are even across the front, the left has white to the stopper pad, and at first glance appears to have a few detached white hairs, but after careful examination I concluded they were thankfully joined.  Her pale ivory coat was presented to perfection, contrasting well with milky chocolate points colour.  Such a shame she was none too happy to be judged today, I hope it was just a one-off!!   

CLASS 162       AC SILVER TABBY MAINE COON NEUTER
BOB, HANCOCK’S PR JULESCOON SMIRNOFF ICE, 64 41as, BLUE SILVER CLASSIC TABBY, 02.11.07
Very handsome boy, just fifteen months old and displaying quality through and through.  Good head shape, slightly longer than wide, expressive full and round eyes, wonderful ear size and set, muzzle and cheeks filling out well.  Excellent body size and structure, looking well balanced already and his tail was quite magnificent, long and flowing, well furnished.  His coat was in wonderful condition, presented to absolute perfection, flowing and richly coloured, with the silver agouti ground colour and blue markings well intermingled.  An extremely relaxed and happy lad, rolling over and over for tickles and really knowing how to please! 

PC, CANNELL’S MABALAKAT WOLFMAN JACK, 64 41sw, SILVER CLASSIC TABBY & WHITE, 10.1.08
I really like this young lad.  His head is medium in length and slightly less wide, high cheek bones and fairly full cheeks.  Medium length nose with shallow concave curve to the profile, excellent pencil straight line from nose leather to deep firm chin, nice depth and breadth to the square muzzle.  Full round vibrant green eyes, spaced wide apart and slightly obliquely.  His ears are large and wide at the base, they taper to appear pointed, aided by such long tufts!  The setting of the ears improves enormously once you can persuade this inquisitive and friendly boy to give you his totally undivided attention, otherwise they do tend to tilt forwards a little too much and can appear a fraction too low.  Excellent strong and muscular body size and structure already, proportionate and substantial limbs, large round paws and a long flowing tail to balance.  His top coat is glossy and quite expertly presented, slightly shorter around the head and shoulders, fairly wide black spine line, but tabby markings are defined, whilst his chin, chest, belly and paws are sparkling white.  Mr Personality and an absolute character, joy to judge.
2ND, BUTLER’S PR JINGLEBELLES VALENTINO, 64 31ts, SILVER TABBY & WHITE, 09.04.06
I’m sorry to say that I did not feel the overall appearance of this boy was living up to his designer name today.  He is an excellent size and structure, his head is magnificent, being slightly more long than broad, with a super strong square muzzle that balances well.  His eyes are full, round and set slightly obliquely, super piercing green in colour.  The ears are well set, high and apart with good width at the base, and are wonderfully tufted, but if you picture the ears without the tufts, they need to be a fraction larger for better balance.  Excellent strong body, really large and solid, with breadth across the chest, substantial legs with large round well tufted paws and a long tail that is easily the length of the back.  His downfall today was his coat, both the texture and the large amount of tarnishing present, on the body, legs and head.  The undercoat is covered by a substantial top coat that increases in length down the back and flanks, but the condition was poor, being quite coarse and surprisingly unkempt looking, needing considerably more attention to presentation. 

CLASS 163a     AOC MAINE COON NEUTER, MALE
PC, NEWMAN’S PR DAIRYMAINE KASABIAN, 64 19, RED TABBY, 03.08.06
A very handsome boy, wearing a beautifully prepared magnificently rich red tabby coat, which looks so very striking.  Excellent head proportions, strong cheeks and muzzle, uniform width to nose with shallow concave curve to the profile, level bite.  Alert and expressive slightly two tone colour to the full and round eyes, set slightly obliquely.  Lovely ears for size and set, giving super overall balance to his head.  Very well grown boy, strong and muscular feel to the long body, with substantial limbs, large tufted round paws and a flowing tail to balance.  His vibrant coat is sensational, the undercoat is covered by a more glossy top coat, strong red markings on a bright apricot agouti ground colour and presented to perfection.  He was a little shy to start with, but he suddenly seemed to realise he needed to show off, and did just that!  
2ND, McQUILKIN’S MABALAKAT WITCHKING, 64 36, BLACK SMOKE, 10.1.08
Another wonderful example of the breed, this time a black smoke who really does look very promising.  Just over a year old and developing extremely well.  Excellent head proportions, being slightly longer than it is wide, high cheek bones and fairly full cheeks.  Uniform width to nose with shallow concave curve to the profile, pencil straight line from black nose leather to chin that could be a fraction stronger for absolute perfection, very good muzzle depth and breadth, level bite.  Wonderful ears for size and set, well tufted.  Full, round deep amber eyes in a slightly oblique setting, alert and expressive.  Pleasing body size and weight, well structured and toned, with substantial limbs and large tufted paws, flowing tail to balance.  He was wearing a full ruff to frame the head, the silvery white of the smoke pattern being more obvious here as he looked like he was wearing a smokey scarf around his neck.  His back, head and limbs look completely black until the glossy top coat fur is parted.  Definitely one to watch for the future, and a pity I only had one first place to award! 
3RD, WATSON’S PR TASSARE BILBO BAGGINS, 64 31dt, RED TABBY & WHITE, 07.09.06
A regal looking red tabby and white boy, posing beautifully in his pen and lapping up the attention.  Very good head shape and proportions, high cheek bones and fairly full cheeks.  Uniform width to white nose with shallow concave curve to the profile, firm white chin and square muzzle, level bite.  Large ears are set high and apart, lovely tufts.  His full, round eyes are pale green in colour, set slightly obliquely and he has a real hunter’s expression, especially when following my teaser!  Good size boy, well balanced and well proportioned head, body and limbs, with flowing tail.  His bib, chest, belly and paws are white and his red tabby top coat is rich in colour, vivid red on an apricot agouti ground, but the definition to the patterning is a little disappointing, looking fairly solid along the back, though presented extremely well.
4TH, BEARD & JOHNCEY’S BRILTHOR SIR BENTLEY, 64 36, BLACK SMOKE, 10.3.08
The youngest in the class, and needing more time for development.  For perfect balance, I would prefer to see a fraction more length to the head which is broad, cheeks are developing, and again the muzzle could be stronger for better balance.  Expressive, full and round green eyes spaced slightly obliquely.  Large ears but he tended to hold them down as he was none too happy to be handled.  Good body size and weight, with proportionate limbs and paws, a long flowing tail easily reaches his shoulders.  His black smoke coat is very unsettled at the moment, the silvery white tones of the fairly thick undercoat showing through quite a lot, whilst the coat generally needed more preparation for the show. 

CLASS 163b     AOC MAINE COON NEUTER, FEMALE
BOB, NEWMAN’S GR PR DAIRYMAINE CASCADE, 64 31et, TORTIE TABBY & WHITE, 11.12.04
A stunning looking girl, wearing her multicoloured coat with great aplomb!  Lovely balance and proportions all round, though she has a very slight bump to her nose.  Excellent vibrant green eyes, super ears for size and set, well tufted.  Well grown girl, muscular tones to the body and limbs, flowing tail to balance.  Her tortie tabby coat is a true kaleidoscope of colour, black on a warm copper agouti ground and overlaid with numerous shades of red, with sparkling white markings on the chin, chest, belly and paws.  To top it all, she was presented to perfection.  A very attractive female. 

CLASS 164       AC COLOURPOINTED OR MITTED RAGDOLL (INC RED & TABBY) NEUTER
PC & BOB, LYLE’S PR CHEHAM MISTERBLUSKY, 66a, BLUE COLOURPOINTED MALE, 20.09.07
Lovely to meet this very handsome boy again, he has such a wonderful nature, showing himself off extremely well, whilst chattering away constantly!  Very pleasing Ragdoll look, his head is broad with a flat plane between medium sized ears that tilt forwards slightly, well developed cheeks and rounded muzzle, firm chin and level bite.  His nose is medium in length, lovely profile.  Large, well opened blue eyes, deep and expressive.  Well grown, solid feel to the body and limbs, everything in proportion and balanced, bushy tail easily reaches the shoulders.  His thick bluish white coat was presented to perfection, from his ruff to his knickerbockers, super clear colour and contrasting well with velvety blue points.  Although he chatters away with an occasional grumble, he remains a joy to handle and a pleasure to judge.  

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Mr C Dryden

A Huge thank you to Brenda and Sarah and the committee for the invitation, I had a really lovely day most ably assisted by my Friend Viv Rice who handled the cats with care and attention and was great company on a busy day.  Thank you Viv I look forward to the next time.
                                                                                                                                                                                 
SEAL POINT MALE KITTEN:
                                                                                                                                                                                        
1 & BOB MAFDET MAFIOSO 24 04.10.08. Gorgeous Flashy Baby of overall excellent type. Strong Wedge head with almost roman profile with just a very slight dip, wide top with very large flared excellently set jug handle ears that I personally love. Strong chin and level bite. Deep Navy blue eyes of excellent set and shape long muscular body developing well with huge paws and elegant limbs topped off with a long whip tail to balance Warm slightly muddy coat still to clear with a good amount of warmth. Dense seal brown points with warmth evident, lovely length coat of good texture, excellent temperament and condition. I note he is Monorchid at present! A real joy to behold with a lovely endearing temperament who knew how to suck up to the judge not that he needed to as I was well and truly smitten. Congratulations on Being Best Siamese Kitten very well deserved.
2 SIMPSON’S SHERMESE PRIME SUSPECT 24 10/09/08. Well Grown chap of Good size and Very good overall type, longer wedge head with slight muzzle pinch at present, large ears well set that ideally could have more flare, slight dip in profile with firm chin and level bite. He did hold his eyes somewhat full in the morning but these improved with time as he relaxed they could ideally have had more depth to the colour and were marginally paler at outer rim. Long strong muscular body developing well. Elegant limbs and paws long tapering tail with very slight thickening at tip gorgeous coat texture. Points slightly cold toned with not much warmth evident and his coat although lovely and short was a cool toned cream and this gave a rather black and white appearance. Overall a handsome boy just at an awkward stage of development beaten today by his very flashy young opponent. 
3 DENSON GEORGE 24 17/10/08. Tiny baby looking quite a bit younger than the winner but only a couple of weeks apart in age. Medium wedge still developing with prominent whisker pads making him look quite pinched large ears that need more width at base and more space between on top. Level bite with chin that fades slightly. Eye colour could be a bit deeper and he did have a tendency to hold these wide even when relaxed, long tail and muddy coat with noticeable baby kitten texture. Dark but warm seal brown points and warm cream coat very open in the morning  Elegant little legs and dainty paws Presented in good condition but really would have benefited from a few more blankets on such a cold day.
SEAL POINT FEMALE KITTEN
1 ATARIQ NATASHA 24   29/08/08. Well Grown young lady of Very good balanced type with medium wedge Strong and quite stylish good top with large well set ears with good width at the base Very slight dip in profile just above the brow line level bite and firm chin with a cute little beard evident very good deep blue eye colour of very good oriental shape and set long muscular feminine body well developed for age with elegant limbs and dainty paws. Dark seal brown points with some warmth evident but again the coat was of a cool cream and again she looked a mite black and white in the hall lighting. Coat texture was excellent if a mite long at the moment. Overall a pretty lady well presented in super condition with a chatty nature
BLUE POINT FEMALE KITTEN:
1 BOB MARTIN’S ATARIQ ABICASA ROSAMUNDE 24a 29/08/08.   Glamorous Young miss of excellent type. Beautiful Roman profile and firm chin and level bite very large flared ears of excellent set wide at base. Lovely deep eye colour of good shape and oriental setting long lithe muscular body with a long balancing whip tail. Medium blue points colour with cool toned coat with some glacial tones evident and I was pleased to note that the overall impression was cool toned. Pads and nose leather a dark blue. Lovely texture coat of good length.  A very confident madam of excellent type in superb condition and very well shown a pleasure to meet her.
2 HALL’S FURRYFACE JAGER 24a 06.08.08.  Shy young lady of very good type but rather overawed by the occasion and it showed, she had medium wedge with a slightly curve to the profile from the brow line to the nose tip, very good top with large wide set ears, slightly weak chin with a very slight scissor over bite, eyes held very wide of a medium blue long elegant body well muscled with long elegant limbs and dainty paws, very good mid blue points colour with a very impressive white cool glacial coat of super texture. A shy lady well show whose best feature is her excellent points and coat colour. 
AC ADULT NOT BRED BY EXHIBITOR:
1 BOWLES-GOWDY’S GR CH TINTALLY MAFDET ESQUIRE 24.12.05.  Fast becoming a favourite of mine this super stylish boy. He has the most gentle of natures and is such a pleasure to handle. Very Large widely set ears of super size and width at base displaying a very wide top, lovely Romanesque profile with firm chin and level bite no bottom incisors now, long hard muscular body with long elegant legs and long tail to balance. Dark blue based caramel points colour looking decidedly cool toned and very dark blue today, his coat was a sludgy tone as one would expect with caramel, he is fairly heavily shaded and his coat was a bit on the coarse side today but he is a mature working boy and it is winter so I gave him that one! Inordinately handsome and stylish presented beautifully as always.
2 OWENS’ GR CH ROYSTERER SNOWDANDY 08.09.06.  Huge Boy of Very good type Powerful and Masculine but gentle with it. Strong Medium wedge head with good top and large well set ears. Strong profile and firm chin with level bite, eyes of good shape and oriental setting but ideally would prefer these deeper. Long well fed body with sturdy limbs and huge feet, long tail to balance, Points of excellent pale lilac with pinkish tones evident gorgeous pale unshaded magnolia coat of super texture. Pale pinkish lilac pads and nose leather, Presented in superb condition and a lovely disposition.
3 MILLER’S LITTLEFEAT KOKOMO 32B3 14.11.07.  Sweet young miss of good type with large well set ears with good width at base medium wedge head with slight dip to profile, level bite and firm chin. Eyes of good colour but she held them slightly wide and they were. Long muscular body with slightly open coat of warm cream with somewhat dark chocolate tortie points well mingled with varying shades of red, attractive moustache!!! 
4 HALL’S STENIC RAFFLES 24c 26.07.07.  Huge Ultra Masculine boy of very good type very on his toes and aware of his neighbours! Medium wedge head slightly flat above the brow with large slightly bonneted ears that were wide at base. Straight profile and level bite with firm chin. Eyes were slightly small and deep set but of good colour. Long very muscular body that was slightly course with long legs and whip tail to balance. Very dark lilac points colour showing no pinkish hue and showing little contrast on top of head now, I would like to see him in daylight and had this been available and had he felt less fruity I would have looked at this but on the day I gave the benefit of the doubt and left him as lilac . Well presented just missed out on being sprayed by his own designer fragrance!!
AC SIAMESE OR BALINESE LIMIT ADULT:
1 BOWLES-GOWDY’S MAFDET ROSE ROYSE 08.11.07.  Very Stylish young lady of excellent type with a longer wedge head with very wide top and large flared ears lovely roman profile with level bite and firm chin, dark seal nose leather and paw pads. Gorgeous eyes of deep blue well set and lovely oriental shape with double ribbons and thumb prints with M and spotted whisker pads lag bracelets and well ringed tail with a slight invisible indiscretion at tip although her tail was long and balanced her elegant well muscled body. Tiny paws and elegant limbs slightly shaded coat of super texture and good contrast again I would have preferred more warmth to her seal brown tabby points and her coat as again she did appear a smidge black and white. An impressive miss with a lovely superior attitude well presented.
AC SIAMESE/BALINESE SPECIAL LIMIT ADULT: 
1 JONES CH AMYDAY ALMOST HEAVEN 21.08.06.  How apt her name is Very flashy young lady of super stylish type with longer balanced wedge topped with very large butterfly ears very well set straight profile and firm chin with level bite lovely eye colour with eyes of good shape and just a tiny bit deep set. Long muscular body with long dainty elegant limbs and long whip tail to balance excellent well mingled lilac based caramel tortie point with varying shades of apricot visible and attractive facial blaze super presentation and with a lovely serene and dignified temperament. A gorgeous female who shows substance and style a pleasure to meet her.
2 HALL’S CH FURRYFACE DARCEY 32/2 31.07.07.  Flashy lady of excellent type not without a few minor faults but nonetheless eye catching. Longer balanced wedge with very wide top and very large ears that at times she could hold slightly flat. Uneven profile with a slight dip and a bump, gorgeous expressive eyes of excellent shape and set and colour, long elegant muscular body.  Slightly open coat of good texture but slightly long. Darker blue tabby points with cheek ribbons and M and whisker spots nice leg bars and ample tail rings there was a very slight brownish tinge to the points and a cream tone to the coat rather than the preferred cold glacial tone for a blue but the lighting did exacerbate the issue and I felt that on the whole she was acceptable as blue. Long whipped tail with invisible fault at tip.
3 HALL’S CH FURRYFACE PERCEPHONE 24B.  Very stylish lady whom I must say I liked very much but on the day there were a couple of things that bothered me more than the above, Longer wedge with large wide set ears with good width at base Slight dip and bump on profile level bite and firm chin, lovely deep blue eyes of very good shape and set long elegant muscular body long tapering tail and elegant limbs and tiny dainty spoon paws Nose leather and paw pads were of a dark pinkish chocolate, Points colour was a very dark chocolate fairly uneven much darker on face and ears then darker still on her tail, having said that there was some warmth to the colour but it was just too dark for the standard, overall a striking lady let down by her profile but mainly her points colour. Lovely snooty temperament and excellent presentation and totally unphased by the advances of the big lilac boy next door.
AC SIAMESE/BALINESE KITTEN:
1 ROZANDEN RUAIDHRI 32a 06.06.08.  Huge Boy very well grown slightly unbalance at present long wedge head with slight pinch large ears that at times he can hold a trifle high – when relaxed these were well set, I would prefer them larger to balance the length of his head , straight profile and firm chin with level bite eyes of good shape that I would prefer a smidge darker in colour, huge long body well muscled with long elegant limbs and long whipped tail, lovely clear coat unshaded with excellent length and texture, a handsome boy with some minor transitory issues that when finished could look very nice indeed.
2 SIMPSON’S SHERMESE PRIME SUSPECT
3 IAMSIAM SASHA LADY 32a 14/09/08.  Sweet baby of good type with a shorter broad wedge with large ears that ideally need more width between and show more flare slight dip to profile, slightly small eyes of good setting but require more depth to colour toned body for age and fairly well grown with elegant limbs and paws long tail to balance Pink pads and nose leather ,Slightly  pale red points yet to develop fully with darker red ears, coat of good length that was slightly dry a sweet inquisitive baby who seemed to enjoy her day.
AC SIAMESE/BALINESE DEBUTANTE KITTEN:  What a lovely class with some super kittens it was very tight at the top.
1 MAFDET MAFIOSO
2 REED’S JOHPAS FANNIEMAE 32c 05.09.08.  Gorgeous young lady sat upon her throne.  Super type with a strong medium wedge with a lovely almost roman profile and firm chin with level bite very large well set ears with good width between, I must say that ideally I would like larger ears but hey you cannot have it all!! Lovely eyes of super shape and set and a good vivid blue, Fabulous well toned body very muscular, long legs and elegant paws points of a very slightly warm cream all well matched, with a gorgeous coat for texture and length. An absolute poppet temperament wise who did her best to woo myself and my steward presented in tip top condition and pleasure to meet her.
3 MARTIN’S ATARIQ ABICASA ROSAMUNDE 24a
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HARRINGTON’S MAFDET HELLFIRE 32/3 4/10/08.  Initially flashy baby of very good type short wedge still to develop length wise with very large flared ears with lovely width at top Slight dip to profile dark blue eyes of good shape and set very firm chin and very slightly under shot bite, muscular little body developing well with long whip tail with tiny invisible indiscretion at tip elegant limbs and tiny dainty paws, good chocolate tabby points tracings developing well with ample tail rings and good M and whisker spots together with leg bars presented in tip top condition and lovely temperament
MILLER’S CATLANTIC CHANEL 32B1 17/7/08. Quite a Stylish young lady attractive colouration well grown of very good type, longer wedge head with large well set ears with very good width between, straight profile with slightly shallow chin and overshot bite – gums looked a bit sore, vivid blue eyes of very good oriental shape and set the left looked very sore as if she had rubbed it the DV did look at her as she was a bit lethargic and appeared dull but I think she was just a bit overawed today. Muscular elegant body and long limbs with dainty paws, long whip tail to balance. Nice coat texture of warm cream light tonal shading developing. All points well broken with a darker seal base and varying shades of red developing on all points especially on her ears a stylish lady rather subdued today
IAMSIAM KOOKIE 19/09/08 32b1.  Sweet young miss of good type shorter wedge head with slightly narrow top large ears that ideally need more distance between and flare slight dip to profile slight pinch to muzzle with scissor over bite at present super vivid eye colour of good oriental shape and set, elegant body, long limbs and dainty paws, whip tail needs an inch to balance. Dark seal points all broken with shades of red needing more at present as looking slightly black and white and cold. Short smooth coat of excellent texture of a cooler cream tone sweet temperament and super presentation
AC SIAMESE OR BALINESE VISITOR KITTEN:
1 BOWLES-GOWDY’S MAFDET ULTRA VIOLET 32B8 23/05/08. Super Stylish young lady just my cup of tea looking very together and full of her own self importance but with such a sweet temperament. Medium wedge head with super wide top and large flared ears wide at base  strong roman profile with firm chin and bite just scissored over lovely eyes of excellent vivid blue long elegant body well muscled of good weight I would just like to see her a bit bigger at this stage long whip tail to balance lilac based caramel tortie points well mingled with varying shades of apricot  and good brownish tones developing , coat of gorgeous texture unshaded and fitting her body like a glove a stylish lady in tip top condition a pleasure to see her again.
2 SHERMESE LIFE O’REILLY 32/1 10/09/08.  Stylish boy of finer stylish type and very attractive colouring and expression Longer wedge head with large flare ears of excellent set and wide top straight profile with a firm chin and level bite slightly full eyes of gorgeous deep blue that he could close when relaxed and then they were of excellent set and shape long elegant body with elegant limbs and paws with long well ringed tail, well defined seal tabby points slightly cool toned seal brown as yet but well developed and striking with prominent M and double ribbons with leg bars and bracelets and also spotted whisker pads fine boned boy very stylish super presentation and condition.
3 HARRINGTON’S MAFDET HELLFIRE 32/304/10/03
Unplaced
MAPU KOFI 32/1 27/05/08. Very well grown boy of good type with large ears that ideally could have more distance between shorter strong wedge head with straight profile and firm chin with level bite eyes of good shape and set and could be deeper for a seal tabby long well muscled body elegant legs and paws with well ringed tail good warm seal brown tabby point with good visible M and thumb prints and facial tracings with whisked spots and leg bard and bracelets good coat texture and  presented in excellent condition Pads and nose leather in seal brown.
ROLSEN ROSROYAL STAMP 24C 24/09/08.  What rude language this lady knows for such a youngster shorter wedge head slightly square in the muzzle at present with ears that could be larger and need much more distance between straight profile and firm chin and level bite shows a slight squint at present and eyes ideally could be a deeper colour blue at present with good shape and set oriental eyes. Slightly darker lilac points all well matched with clear coat of superb texture long elegant body with long limbs super condition young lady who needs to curb her language.
AC SIAMESE OR BALINESE NEUTER:  What a choice two super blue boys both with super show temperaments. 
1 SIMPSON’S GR PR SHERMESE TOO TOO PATOU 24a 04.04.07. Wonderful Boy with a very serious expression and the most gorgeous eyes!! Super stylish type slightly fine for a boy but lovely nonetheless! Longer wedge with very large wide set ears lovely top! Romanesque profile with firm chin and level bite! Beautiful eyes of super vivid colour and lovely setting and expression. long muscular body with good muscle tone super elegant limbs and whip tail to balance with tiny invisible pip at tip darker blue points well matched with good cold tones his coat was excellent texture very slightly long and could have more glacial tones that was shaded in tone with points lovely regal boy of super temperament and superb presentation. 
2 GR PR ABICASA DON GIOVANNI 24A 02/05/03.  One of my favourite neuters and I hated placing him second but he has a few faults that add up am afraid, I could still happily take him home he is gorgeous! Huge imperious boy of superb type that face on is wonderful. Gorgeous longer wedge head with huge wide set jug handle ears slight scoop to profile now (age related) and bit of a bump on the back of his head now, messy bite but basically level, chin slightly shallow huge long strong body slightly plump but that’s allowed I cannot really talk ! Long whip tail with slight knobble at tip not visible, very dark blue points slatey in tone and his coat is heavily shaded with a slightly warmer tone than I would prefer coat of lovely texture. A wonderful fellow in superb condition and excellent presentation.
3 TALBOT’S PR MORALYN REDDARROW 32A 04/03/07.  Large Boy of good type with good top and slight pinch slightly flat brow with straight profile and firm chin and level bite, slightly straight set eyes that ideally could have more depth to the colour. Huge long body well muscled and firm with lovely tight fitting coat long tapering tail red points that ideally could show more vibrancy but well developed and matching , a handsome boy unlucky to come up against his two able opponents .Super presentation slightly miffed when I got to him.
AC SIAMESE OR BALINESE DEBUTANTE NEUTER:
1 ABICASA PEERGYNT 24N 14/02/08. Very Striking boy of excellent type with an endearing expression Longer balance head with huge wide set ears and lovely top line straight profile  with firm chin and slightly scissor over bite gorgeous eyes of excellent shape and set with lovely vivid blue colour, long elegant muscular body of excellent tone with long elegant limbs and spoon paws dark blue based caramel points well matched with correct sludgy overtones and lovely texture coat of excellent length super condition and temperament a promising boy and a pleasure to meet him.
AC SIAMESE OR BALINESE SPECIAL LIMIT NEUTER:
1 EMMENS PR JOHPAS JACK SPARROW 32C 05/09/07.  Initially quite a shy boy but with cuddles he soon relaxed and showed himself much better  Lovely boy of excellent type with Very large well set ears and with balanced wedge head strong profile with firm chin and level bite pink nose leather and paw pads long elegant limbs and dainty paws for a big boy long muscular elegant body with slightly long coat of good texture long tapering tail points of slightly warm toned cream all well matched and in the orange sports hall light it is difficult for the pastel colours.
A lovely boy with a loud purr given time present superbly.
2 CH & PR MAPU MALACHITE 32/8 18/06/07 Another attractive boy of good type just a bit effete for a boy of this age but nonetheless attractive Face on , balanced even wedge with gorgeous eyes of violet blue slightly full at times , firm chin and messy but basically level bite slightly short body that could be longer and show more muscle tone long legs and large feet long tapering well ringed tail lilac based caramel tabby points all fairly well matched with toffee tones developing and visible M  and double ribbons and leg bars and bracelets with spotted whisker pads slightly thick coat that was a bit woolly feeling but think this was maybe due to a change of coat , a happy boy in excellent condition.
3 PR MORALYN REDDARROW

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Mrs L Grant

I would like to thank Brenda, Sue and the committee for inviting me today.  I had a lot of lovely cats and an outstanding Birman Grand class, with some fantastic veteran Birmans showing the youngsters how it should be done!  Many thanks to Andrea Dean who came especially to steward for me, as always we had a lovely day with good company, good cats and Andrea did a great job with handling them.  Thanks Andy, I look forward to us doing it again.
AC BIRMAN PREMIER MALE: Fabulous cats, what a lovely class
GR PC IZZARD’S IMPGRPR VANBELMA NITRO EXPRESS (13c1) (31.8.92). Fantastic example of the breed with a typical Birman expression and excellent type.  He is now 16 years of age and is in wonderful condition.  Strong skull with a broad head, full cheeks and a super rounded muzzle.  Almost round eyes with a lovely expression and his blue eye colour is a little pale now. Very well set. Medium ears set well apart.  Lovely slight dip in profile.  Slightly weak chin and almost level bite.  Good gloves and even socks.  Good medium to long gauntlets.  Full in shape and almost matched and even.  Long body with substantial boning and good body weight, especially considering his age.  Thick set limbs and large paws.  Very full coat with a full ruff and shirtfront framing his face.  Lovely dark seal points colouring to all points.  Coat quite shaded, almost down to the roots but very well prepared.  Medium long bushy tail.  A typical Birman huffer but handled very easily and a real credit to his owner / breeder. 
RES GR PC BENNETT & NORFOR’S PR KITTAH ACHILLES (13c1) (06.3.07) A very substantial young lad who I have not judged since he was a kitten.  My how he has grown be is a massive lad now with very good Birman type.  Strong rounded skull, broad head, full cheeks and good rounded muzzle.  Ears are still a little tall at present but well set apart.  Almost round eyes with very good blue eye colour, very well set.   Profile is still a little straight for my preference and has a little bump.  His head is still maturing and he still needs a little more time.  Slightly weak chin and level bite.  Good dark seal points colouring to all points.  Slightly low scalloped gloves, right is raised at the side slightly but not beyond the stopper pad.  Socks even.  Medium to long gauntlets almost to the hocks, right is slightly longer than the left and trails around to the side. The left is slightly shorter and a little more pointed in shape.  Very substantial long body with excellent boning and body weight.  Thick set limbs and strong paws.  Medium coat and ruff framing his face.  Good silky texture but quite mottled with shading to the shoulders and back, pale at the roots.  Medium bushy tail.  A little talkative but handled well.
FEMALE:
GR PC FINCH’S CH & PR SNOWWITCH AMARYLIS (13c1) (05.6.02) The last time I judged these two lovely ladies I placed them the other way around, but today Amarylis just had the edge, despite not wanting to come out from under her blanket and show us how beautiful she is!!  I was really pleased to hear from her owner later in the day that this certificate made her up, well done.  Lovely mature Birman female with excellent Birman type.  She is 6 years old and has a lovely Birman expression.  Strong skull with a super broad head, full cheeks and muzzle.  Almost round eyes, very expressive and of an excellent blue, well set.  Slightly weak chin and level bite.  Medium ears spaced well apart.  Lovely dark seal brown points to all points.  Good slight dip to profile with a very slight bump.  Low scalloped gloves.  Uneven socks, one quite low and the other longer.  Uneven gauntlets, right is low and left is medium in length but both are full in shape and nicely tapered. Very plush and dense coat with a lovely golden over glow. Full coat and ruff framing the face.  Soft and silky and very well prepared.  Good medium long body with good weight and boning.  Thick set limbs and strong paws.  Slightly short bushy tail. Lovely girl with a super temperament, just a little shy!  Many congratulations.   
RES GR PC SEMOS’S UKGRCG & PR PRIDNJOY ARABESQUE (13c1) (20.8.99) Another lovely mature Birman female, 9 years of age and in excellent condition.  She has excellent Birman type.  Strong skull, lovely broad head with full cheeks and fully rounded muzzle.  Good slight dip in profile.  Slightly weak chin and level bite.  Medium ears spaced wide apart.  Very good dark seal brown points colouring to all points.  Almost round eyes with very good blue eye colour.  Very well set.  Slightly uneven gloves one is very scalloped but ok.  Even socks.  Medium long gauntlets, quite full and almost matched and even.  Lovely full coat and ruff framing the face, with some shading to the shoulders and back, dark in some places almost to the roots.  Silky, well prepared coat.  Medium long body, with good body weight and boning.  Thick set limbs and strong paws.  Medium bushy tail.  Lovely temperament.
BLUE POINT BIRMAN ADULT FEMALE:  Very strong class of lovely females
1 CC & BOB MADDEN’S GR CH FELONIE WILD ORCHID (13c2) (10.5.03) Lovely mature female of 5 years in age, and with excellent Birman type and that typical Birman expression.  Strong rounded skull with broad head, full cheeks and lovely rounded muzzle.  Super slight dip in profile.  Good chin and level bite.  Very expressive eyes of an excellent blue, almost round and very well set.  Medium ears set well apart.  Good even gloves.  Even socks.  Medium long gauntlets which are a good shape and nicely tapered.  Left slightly longer than the right.  Good long body with thick set limbs and strong paws.  Good body weight and boning.  Excellent full coat, soft and silky and medium in length with lovely full ruff and shirtfront framing her face.  Just slight shading to the shoulders and back and pale at the roots.  Very well prepared.  Medium bushy tail.  A lovely temperament. 
2 SEYMOUR’S CH RIVERMOON LIBERTYBELLE (13c2) (04.7.02) Another lovely mature Birman female.  Now 6 years of age and also with excellent Birman type.  She was looking lovely and ran the winner very close. Strong skull, broad head with full cheeks and a lovely rounded muzzle.  Slate blue points colouring.  Almost round eyes with excellent blue eye colouring and very well set.  Slight dip to profile.  Slightly weak chin and level bite.  Medium ears placed wide apart.  Medium long body with good body weight and substance.  Thick set limbs and large paws.  Low scalloped gloves, even socks.  Good medium length gauntlets, full in shape and almost matched and even.  Reasonably full coat, soft and silky but with quite a lot of shading to her back.  Pale at the roots.  Lovely temperament
3 FINCH’S SNOWWITCH KINGDOMOFSUMMER (13c2) (25.6.07) One of my favourite kittens almost grown up in age but still looking very much a baby today as she is lacking coat but she does have very harmonious and balanced features for her age.  Very good Birman type and now  just over 1 ½ years of age.  Strong skull with a broad head, full cheeks and lovely rounded muzzle, just needs a ruff to set off her head.  Almost round eyes with good blue eye colour, nicely set.  Medium ears set well apart.  Slight dip in profile.  Good chin and even bite. Very short coat, but very soft and silky and also very pale, just needs the length to develop.  Well prepared. Good body length, weight and substance.  Thick set limbs and strong paws.  Very well marked with good even gloves which extend very slightly at both sides, but not past the stopper pad.  Slightly uneven socks.  Good medium gauntlets, full shape, nicely matched and tapered.  Medium bushy tail, with slight brindling.  Lovely young lass who just needs a bit more time to mature.  Lovely temperament. 
4 BENNETTS MUNKCHIP DOLLY DAYDREAM (13c2) (28.3.07)
CHOCOLATE & LILAC POINT BIRMAN ADULT MALE:
BOB SIMMONDS’ GRCH GAYEMAUDI SUPURR TROUPURR (13c4) (11.9.04) One of my favourite Birman lads, who has excellent Birman type and a fantastic temperament to match.  Massive lad of real substance.  Strong skull, broad head with full cheeks and lovely rounded muzzle.  Very expressive eyes, excellent blue colour and very well set.   Medium ears set well apart.  Slight dip to profile with a slight bump.  Slightly weak chin and level bite.  Lovely pinkie lilac points colouring.  Good gloves and even socks.  Good full shaped gauntlets, right is low to medium in length and left is medium to long.  Fabulous full coat very dense and a little woolly but very well prepared and very pale with no shading.  Fabulous long body with excellent boning and substance.  Thick set limbs and strong paws.  Medium bushy tail.  Just love his teddy bear purrsonality!   
FEMALE:
1 PC Withheld MATTHEWS & KANAGALINGAM’S LINANBRYS LAVENDERGIRL (13c1) (02.04.07) Sweet Birman girl, I was so sorry to have to withhold the PC but unfortunately she has a lack of pigmentation to the phyltrum, which is a withholding fault under the Birman standard, she also had a suspect tail.  Medium bushy tail, with a definite kink to it but not yet fixed in deviation, I spoke to the owners about this, but as she has another withholding fault I did not get the duty vet to verify.  Quite strong skull, broad head with quite full cheeks and rounded muzzle.  Medium ears set well apart.  Slightly weak chin and level bite.  Almost round eyes with excellent blue eye colour, well set and very expressive. Very pale and silky coat, soft and well prepared.  Medium ruff and with nice coat length.  Acceptable markings.  Such a sweet tempered girl, such a shame about the faults. 
NORWEGIAN FOREST ADULTS MALE:
1 CC & BOB COMER’S ZELANDONI MITHRANDIR (67 31a) (15.04.08) Lovely type NFC lad but quite wilful and naughty, he needs to learn some manners!!  Excellent NFC type and just 9 months of age.  Excellent triangular shaped head with a nicely rounded forehead.  Almost straight profile and firm chin.  Level bite.  Lovely oval eyes, set obliquely.  Large tall ears, nicely tapered but a fraction wide set.  Very good coat quality and texture especially for a dilute colour.  Well prepared and with a medium ruff and shirtfront.  Long well furnished tail.  Good long body with strong boning and very good substance.  Strong limbs and large paws.  Extremely talkative, he really needs to calm down otherwise it could spoil his show career.   
FEMALE:
1 CC LANGLEY’S ZELANDONI KATINKA (67 31s) (15.4.08) Sweet NFC female of good substance and with nice NFC type.  Good triangular head with a firm chin and level bite.  Medium ears which are really a little small but well set.  Lovely clean triangle but she is at an in between stage at present and needs time to mature.  She is also just 9 months of age.  Almost straight profile and nicely rounded forehead.  Excellent coat quality and texture with really good glossy guard hairs and a lovely harsh top coat.  Undercoat just starting to develop.  Black and white coat pattern and all white parts sparkling.  Good long body with good boning but needing a little more substance. Strong limbs and large paws.  Very sweet temperament. 
BROWN OR BLUE TABBY MAINE COON KITTEN MALE:
1 & BOB BAKER’S VILLENELLE GENTLE GEORGE (64 44w) (04.07.08) Rangy young Maine Coon lad of good type.  He is now 6 months old.  Medium length head, slightly longer than broad.  Broad head with reasonably high cheekbones and a good square muzzle, need a little more width to develop to the cheeks to balance his head out.  Shallow concave curve to profile, with a reasonably uniform width to his nose bridge but slightly spread at the front of his nasal profile.  Firm chin, which would benefit from a little more depth, reasonably perpendicular nasal line and level bite.  Large tall ears, nicely tapered and well set with huge tufts.  Full and round eyes, spaced wide apart and slightly oblique in setting.  Coppery colouring.  Very long body with good boning he just needs time to fill out his frame.  Reasonably substantial limbs and large paws.  Slightly short tail but well furnished tail.  Very good coat quality and texture.  Very long glossy guard hairs with the undercoat and length just starting to develop.  He would have benefited from a little more preparation behind his ears and on his tummy.  Brown mackerel tabby and white coat pattern with diffused patterning but obviously a mackerel pattern.  White feet and bib.  Lovely lad with a super temperament. 
2 BALE’S ISHAMAC TIMEBANDIT (64 31t) (11.8.08) Sweet young Maine Coon lad of 5 months of age and of nice type.  Moderate head length with the front portion of the muzzle being slightly short, but with quite a balanced look.  Reasonably broad head and cheekbones with a nice square muzzle, just lacks a little definition at present.  Slightly straight profile.  Firm chin with a good perpendicular line and a level bite.  Large tall ears, nicely tapering with good ear tufts, but set slightly flared and a little too low on the head.     Large eyes a little more oval than round and set a fraction too obliquely.  Gold in colour.  Long body with good boning and weight for his age.  Quite substantial limbs and large paws.  Long well furnished tail.  Very soft coat, still quite kittenish and not yet developed the proper double coat and texture.  Very good length for his age and very well prepared.  Brown tabby and white coat pattern, with a diffused tabby pattern, white inverted V to face and white feet.  Lovely temperament.  
AC SILVER TABBY MANE COON KITTEN MALE: Lovely class, very difficult decision
1 & BOB MCQUILKIN’S NORACOON GEORGEOUS GEORGE (64 41ds) (22.07.08)  Lovely young Maine Coon kitten of 6 months of age and with excellent Maine Coon type.  I judged this kitten just 3 weeks ago and my report is very similar to then.  Medium length head, slightly longer than broad.  Broad head with good high cheekbones and a super strong square muzzle.  Shallow concave curve to profile.  Very good chin with very good width and a good perpendicular nasal line and level bite.  Large, tall ears, nicely tapered and set high but well apart.  With good ear tufts.  Very expressive eyes, full and round and set slightly obliquely.  Copper in colour.  Excellent long muscular body, very strong and with very good bodyweight and boning for his age.  Very substantial legs and large paws.  Very long and well furnished tail.  Excellent coat quality and texture, very well defined and with good glossy guard hairs, undercoat and length developing nicely. Very well prepared.  Lovely red silver tabby coat pattern, super clear silver colouring.  Good butterflies, but quite a solid spine line at present, otherwise very well defined tabby pattering.  Lovely lad with a super temperament who is very well named!
2 HERKES’ NORACOON DESPERATE DAN (64 41ds) (22.7.08)  Litter mate to my first placed cat and difficult to separate these two, he too should also have a suitably complimentary name and he is not desperate at all!!  He is also 6 months old and with excellent Maine Coon type.  Medium length head, slightly longer than broad, his head type is slightly more extreme than his brothers and therefore at present not quite as balanced.  Broad head with good high cheekbones and an incredibly strong square muzzle.  Shallow concave curve to profile.  Excellent strong chin with a super perpendicular nasal line and level bite.  Large, tall ears, not quite as open at the base as I would like and held a little too tall at present.  With good ear tufts.  Round eyes,  which for perfection could be a fraction larger but spaced quite apart, and set slightly obliquely.  Copper in colour.  Excellent long muscular body, very strong and with very good bodyweight and boning for his age.  Very substantial legs and large paws.  Long and well furnished tail.  Excellent coat quality and texture, very well defined and with good glossy guard hairs, undercoat and length developing nicely. Very well prepared.  Lovely red silver tabby coat pattern, he has a better expression of silver than his brother and therefore his patterning is not nearly as clearly defined and is still quite diffused at present.  Another lovely lad with a fabulous temperament
3 FUSSELL’S JULESCOON SAPPHIRENSTEEL (64 41asw) ( 5.8.08) Attractive Maine Coon kitten of 5 months of age and with nice type.  Medium length head, slightly longer than broad.  Reasonably broad head and cheekbones.  Quite strong muzzle but needs more overall width and strength to the head type.  Shallow concave curve to profile with a slight bump.  Firm chin which would benefit from a little more width to balance.  Level bite.  Large, tall ears, nicely tapering but a little too low set on the head.  Good tufts.  Full, round eyes with a nice slightly oblique aperture and setting.  Reasonably long body with good body weight and boning for his age.  Reasonably substantial limbs and large paws.  Tail just long enough but well furnished.  Soft and silky coat, with a good double coat for a dilute colouring and with definite definition to the glossy top coat.  Well prepared.  Blue silver tabby and white coat pattern, with slight tarnishing on his face and around the eyes, made more apparent by the white stripe on his nose.  Slight tarnishing to the front legs.  Diffused tabby pattern and white feet.  Lovely temperament.
FEMALE:
1 KILMARTIN’S NITERAP CATRAYA (64 41sw) (23.5.08) Very striking young Maine Coon female with a super purrsonality!!  She is almost 8 months of age.  Medium length head with good overall breadth.  High cheekbones and full cheeks.  Good strong square muzzle.  Lovely shallow concave curve to profile.  Very strong chin, level bite and good perpendicular nasal line.  Large, tall ears, nicely tapered with good tufts, well set but I would prefer them fractionally more open at the base.  Very expressive and well opened eyes, full, round and set slightly obliquely.  Golden in colour.  Very good long body with good boning for her age, she just needs more time to fill out her frame.  Reasonably substantial limbs and large paws.   Long well furnished paws.  Lovely flowing coat, very clear silver coat pattern with hardly any tarnishing at all, just a fraction on her muzzle and front legs.  Very diffused coat pattern the pattern is lost in the length of the coat.  Excellent coat quality with a super texture to her top coat soft and glossy, with a good undercoat.  Medium ruff and super shirtfront to complete the picture.  Very well prepared, all white parts sparkling white.  Lovely playful temperament.   
2 NICHOLSON’S MAINENEWS TIKVAH (64 41s) (09.08.08) Sweet Maine Coon kitten of  just 5 months of age and with nice type.  Medium length head with good overall breadth.  Reasonably high and full cheeks.  Good square muzzle.  Just needs a little time for her head to balance out and develop a little more definition.  Good shallow concave curve to profile.  Chin could have a little more depth, level bite and nice perpendicular nasal line.  Large, tall ears, nicely tapering but set slightly low on the head and flared in positioning.  Good ears tufts.  Full, round eyes with a nice expression and set slightly obliquely.  Gold in colour.  Good body length with good boning and weight for her age.  Strong limbs and large paws.  Long well furnished tail.  Good coat quality and texture, soft, silky and with guard hairs developing nicely.  Well prepared.  Silver tabby coat pattern developing nicely.  Split spine line with good oysters and butterflies.  Slight tarnishing on her face and front legs.  Sweet girl with a good temperament.
AV SLH JUNIOR ADULT MALE:
1 PERCIVAL’S CH BLEUGEMS TEDDIEBEAR (66 31) (08.08.07)  A lovely Ragdoll who I have judged many times before.  He is 17 months of age and has excellent Ragdoll type.  I judged him just a month ago and my report has not changed.  Lovely broad head with a flat plane.  Well developed cheeks and a super rounded muzzle.  Slightly weak chin but level bite.  Lovely gentle dip to profile.  Medium ears, placed well apart on the head and tilted forwards.  Nicely furnished and with slightly rounded tips.  Large, well opened eyes with good blue eye colour, set slightly obliquely.  Very attractive and balanced inverted “v” on his mask.  Dark seal points colouring to the ears and mask.  Very good full coat, soft and silky and with a full ruff and shirtfront to frame his face, clear white thumbprints to his back.   Very long body with excellent substance and boning.  Strong limbs and large rounded paws.  Long bushy tail.  Lovely temperament.
2 ALLEN’S GR CH CARAMLEIGH SPRINGTIMEBEAU (13c5) (14.8.06)  Handsome young lad of 10 months of age with excellent Birman type.  Strong rounded skull with good broad head and full rounded cheeks.  Lovely rounded muzzle.  Very expressive , almost round eyes with good blue eye colour, well set. Slight dip in profile with a little bump.  Slightly weak chin and level bite.  Good red tabby markings with strong red colouring to all points and with good tabby thumbprints, spectacles and spotted whisker pads.   Long body with good body and conformation.  Thick set limbs and strong paws.  Slightly generous gloves, the right goes almost to the stopper pad but not beyond.  Slightly uneven socks.   Medium to long gauntlets, right is slightly longer than the left.  The left is a fuller more tapered shape.  Excellent full coat, soft and silky and with no real shading.  Medium long, with a full ruff and shirtfront, very well prepared.  Slightly short but bushy tail.  Lovely temperament, gentle giant!
3 BAILEY’S CH NICADAEMUS ROMANY MAGIC
FEMALE:
1 MADDEN’S CH PENBERIS DEMELZA (13c5) (06.02.07) Lovely young Birman female of almost 2 years of age and with excellent Birman type.  She is a little small in stature but a lovely example of the breed.  Strong rounded skull with a good broad head and full rounded cheeks and lovely rounded muzzle. Slight dip to profile.  Medium ears set well apart.  Firm chin and level bite.  Very expressive blue eyes of an excellent blue, almost round in shape.  Very well set.  Nice dark red points colouring to all points.  Low scalloped gloves.  Almost even socks.  Very good, medium to long gauntlets, full in shape and almost matched and even.  Medium long body with good boning and body weight for her size.  Medium long thick set limbs and strong paws. Very pale silky and soft coat, with very slight golden halo to the shoulders and back.   Good medium ruff and shirtfront to complete the picture.  Very well prepared.  Slightly short but bushy tail.  Lovely temperament.
2 FINCH’S SNOWWITCH KINGDOMOFSUMMER
3 BROWN’S SILKIESTAR ANYA’S DREAM
AV SLH NON BREEDERS KITTEN MALE:
1 LYLE’S MIDNIGHTSTAR DREAMSCOMETRU (66 31) (17.6.08) A lovely Ragdoll kitten of 7 months of age and with excellent Ragdoll type.  Lovely broad head with a nice flat plane.  Well developed cheeks and a super rounded muzzle.  Firm chin and level bite.  Lovely gentle dip to profile.  Medium ears, placed well apart on the head and tilted nicely forwards.  Very expressive eyes, large and well opened eyes with excellent blue eye colour, set slightly obliquely.  Dark seal points colouring to the ears and mask.  Good full coat for his age with 2 white thumbprints to his back.   Very well prepared.  Long body with good boning and weight for his age.  Strong limbs and rounded paws.  Long bushy tail.  Lovely temperament.
2 HERKES NORACOON DESPERATE DAN
3 APLIN’S MAINENEWS DARK KNIGHT
FEMALE:
1 MASON’S PANJANDRUM LADY AMILLIANA (13c16) (07.6.08)  Lovely young Birman kitten of very good type.  She is 7 months of age.  Strong skull with a good broad head.  Full rounded cheeks and muzzle developing nicely.  Attractive seal – tortie tabby with definite tabby markings and all colours to all points.  Slight dip to profile with a little bump.  Ears a little tall at present but set well apart.  Slightly weak chin and level bite.  Very expressive, almost round eyes with good blue eye colour.  Well set.  Medium bushy tail.  Scalloped gloves, even socks.  Good medium length gauntlets, full in shape and nicely tapered.  Good body weight and size for her age.  Strong limbs and paws.  Pale, soft coat with no shading and with good length developing.  Lovely temperament.
2 KILMARTIN’S LIONMAINE LIMITED EDITION (64 41ew) (25.6.08) Attractive young Maine Coon kitten of good Maine Coon type.  She is 7 months of age.  Medium length head with good overall breadth.  Cheekbones developing and full cheeks with a good strong square muzzle, just not quite there yet.  Slightly weak chin needs more to balance head type.  Level bite.  Large, tall ears, nicely tapered and very well set with good ear tufts.  Full, very round eyes, which are just a little bold at present.  Copper in colouring.  Good body length, with good substance and boning for her age.  Strong limbs and large paws.  Long well furnished tail.  Soft and silky coat quality with good glossy guard hairs already developed and undercoat coming.  Very diffused tortie tabby coat pattern.  Lovely playful kitten with a delightful temperament. 
3 HANDY’S NOYNAROCK MYSTIC MEG
AV SLH RADIUS KITTEN:
1 FEWTRELL’S JILLYBAIRN TAFFETA SILK (13c6) (15.06.08) Lovely Birman kitten of very good type.  She is 7 months of age.  Strong skull, good broad head with full cheeks and lovely rounded muzzle.  Slightly weak chin and level bite.  Slight dip in profile.  Almost round eyes with quite pale and mottled eye colour but well set.  Ears a little tall at present but well set.  Good even gloves and socks.  Medium long gauntlets, right is much thinner than left.  Left is fuller in shape and fractionally longer.  Good body weight and boning for her age.  Strong limbs and paws.  Soft and silky coat of good length and with no shading at all.  Well prepared.    Lovely little kitten with a sweet temperament. 
2 BAKER’S VILLENELLE GENTLE GEORGE
AV SLH VISITORS KITTEN:
1 HERKES NORACOON DESPERATE DAN
2 HANDY’S NORSKMAGI TAVARIS (67 31ts) (24.6.18)  Lovely NFC kitten of just over 7 months of age with excellent NFC type.  He has really grown since I saw him last but still needs a little more body and substance.  Silver tabby and white coat pattern.  Excellent triangular head with a nicely rounded forehead.  Straight profile, quite uniform and parallel between the eyes, which does detract from his overall expression.  Very expressive oval eyes, large and well opened and set well obliquely.  Very large ears, lovely tapered shape and well furnished, with an excellent setting.  Slightly weak chin and level  bite.  Coat quality still quite soft but will good guard hairs apparent and with length developing nicely.  Good long body with good boning, but he is very rangy at present.  Strong limbs and large paws. Long well furnished tail.  A lovely kitten with a super temperament.
3 DAVIES FOXYBELLE ARISTAEUS (66atw) (19.9.08)
AV SLH LIMIT NEUTER:
1 MAXEY’S MINELDA MIRACLE MAN (13c2) (16.07.07) Handsome young male neuter of 18 months of age and with excellent Birman type.   His coat has really come on since I saw him a month ago, but other than that my report remains the same.  Strong skull and good broad head with full cheeks and a super rounded muzzle.  Medium ears set well apart.  Very expressive almost round eyes of an excellent blue colour, very well set.  Slight dip in profile.  Slightly weak chin and level bite.  Strong slate blue points colouring to all points.  Very good long body with very good boning and substance.  Thick set limbs and strong paws.  Very good full coat with a full ruff and shirtfront framing the face, pale and silky with some slight shading to the back but pale at the roots.  Slightly low, scalloped and uneven gloves.  Slightly uneven socks.  Good long gauntlets, almost to the hocks and almost matched but with the left having a slight trail off the top.  Medium bushy tail.  Lovely gentle lad with a super temperament.
2 MCQUILKEN’S MABALAKAT WITCH KING (64 36) (10.1.08) Huge and impressive lad of not quite a year in age and of excellent Maine Coon type.  I judged him just a month ago and my report is very similar to then, however, I did notice that his ghost tabby marking have now gone and he has a lovely clear smoke coat.  Medium length head, slightly longer than broad.  Very broad head with excellent strong cheekbones and a lovely strong square muzzle.  Shallow curve to profile.  Firm chin, would benefit from slightly more depth, level bite and good perpendicular nasal line.  Very expressive, full and round eyes, set slightly obliquely and copper in colouring.  Large, tall ears, nicely tapered and with very long ear tufts, set a little too low on his head and he does not like to hold them up!  Very long and substantial body.  Extremely well muscled with a very long body, very good body weight and massive boning.  Very substantial limbs and huge paws.  Very long and flowing tail.  Very good coat quality and texture, with a very good top coat with long glossy guard hairs and a softer undercoat.  Excellent full coat with a flowing ruff and shirtfront with excellent length and shaggy breeches.  Very well prepared.  Very good black smoke coat colouring with the pure white undercoat nicely developed to most of the coat and apparent as he moves.  Lovely gentle lad with a super temperament. 
AV SLH SPECIAL LIMIT NEUTER:
1 STANTON’S GR PR AZERPASHAN BOBBY DAZZLER (66a) ( 25.4.01) Lovely veteran Ragdoll of 7 years of age and with excellent Ragdoll type.  Super broad head with a nice flat plane.  Well developed cheeks and well rounded muzzle.  Gentle dip to profile.  Medium ears set wide apart on his head and nicely tilted forward.  Large well opened eyes of an excellent blue.  Long and muscular body with excellent boning and substance, muscular body with long limbs and strong round paws.  Very dense and woolly coat, full coat with a full ruff and shirtfront framing the face.  Just slight shading to his shoulders and back.  Well prepared.  Long tail.  Lovely temperament.     

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Mrs J Green

A good entry and a busy but enjoyable show, thank you for the invitation to judge.  My grateful thanks to Susan Danks for coming to steward for me, I hope you enjoyed your day as much as I did.
IMPERIAL SEMI LH GRAND PREMIER MALE:
IMP GR PR LEE’S CH & SUP UK GR PR KALEMYO KLAWSFORAPPLAUSE 13c11.  Super well know boy looking every bit as fabulous as he did in his heyday.   Scores high on all counts and is such a gentle ‘gentleman’ and a pleasure to judge.  Congratulations on becoming Best SLH Neuter.
RES STANTON’S GR PR AZERPASHAN BOBBY DAZZLER 66a.  Another stunning boy who scores high on all counts.  Looking great today and unlucky to meet the winner.  Also a true ‘gentleman’ and has the typical Raggie demeanour.  I love him.
IMPERIAL SEMI LH GRAND PREMIER FEMALE:
IMP GR PR NEWMAN’S GR PR DAIRYMAINE CASCADE 64 31et.  Very stylish girl of excellent type and so typical of her breed.   Super coat in lovely condition and she well deserved her certificate even though she was alone in the class. 
BLACK PERSIAN ADULT MALE:
1 CC TAYLOR’S ANSTEYN DRAKONOIRE.  Well structured fellow with good ‘feel’ about him.  Lovely well presented coat is dense black.  Strong head, neat well placed ears, lovely bold copper eyes.  He has a lovely face and expression.  Congratulations on becoming a Champion today.
BOB OWEN’S CH BESSJET ROCAWEN PRIVATE JET.  Large handsome fellow dripping in coat and full frill frames his face.  Lovely head and eyes. 
WHITE (ORANGE-EYES) PERSIAN ADULT FEMALE:
1 CC BOB COOKE’S LITTLE DIVA VAN IWANDA (IMP).  Cobby and muscular, well set on legs.  Lovely pure white coat is impeccable and beautifully prepared.  Broad round head, small well placed ears, round cheeks, large bold orange eyes, lovely face and expression.
2 HOWES HONEYMIST WHITE ESTELLA.  Well muscled lass well proportioned.  Lovely pure white coat is very well prepared and pristine. Round head, ears set well, nose a tad longer, leather well formed, large bold orange eyes, she is a real sweetie. 
WHITE (ODD-EYED) PERSIAN ADULT FEMALE:
1 CC BOB ANGUS’S CH PALCHINNO SNOWCLOUD.  Cobby with good muscle, Coat very well groomed, long and fine texture, pure white except for slight staining under eye.  Round head, neat ears, full cheeks, large bold eyes, one deep orange, the other is light blue.   
BLUE OR LILAC TORTIE& WHITE PERSIAN KITTEN FEMALE:
1 LOVESEY’S PERSILIUS BUBBLES DEVERE 12 2.  Delightful kitten of very nice type, lovely well prepared coat shows patches of pale blue and cream on pristine white with a fully coloured tail.  Head well shaped, short nose, well formed leather, good muzzle, teeth not complete but bite undershot and slightly offset.  Lovely large bold muddy copper eyes. She is such a sweetie. 
BI-COLOURED PERSIAN KITTEN MALE:
1 BOB AMBLER’S TYTHERTON RALPH LAUREN 12a5.  Well structured boy of very good type, feeling weighty.  Coat of good length, frill over his shoulders, overall well prepared, rich red on pure white, patches of colour on body and head, white underbody and limbs, coloured tail.  Breadth to round head, ears well set, need to drop.  Short nose, well formed leather, muzzle well developed, bite fractionally under.  Large copper eyes are large and bold.
RED SELF PERSIAN NEUTER MALE:
BOB only PRESTIDGE’S GR CH & GR PR RODONY’S DON JUAN (IMP).  Large handsome fellow with a profuse coat of rich red, lovely head and eyes.
RED OR CREAM POINT BIRMAN ADULT MALE:
1 CC BOB SIMMONDS MUNKCHIP TOBIAS 13c5.  Young well grown boy, well muscled and well balanced.  Very good coat has very nice texture and colour, tidy markings to feet.  Rounded head, ears set well, he has such a nice face and expression, clear blue eyes.
2 BRIGLIADORI & ROBSON’S SHWECHINTHE FLAPJACK 13c7.  Another youngster with good substance, he is only just adult and needs time to develop but one for the future.  Super coat and colouring, tidy markings to feet.  Neat head, growing into ears, very nice face and expression.  Expressive eyes are clear blue.
RED, CREAM OR TORTIE POINT BIRMAN ADULT FEMALE:
1 CC BRIGLIADORI & ROBSON’S SHWECHINTHE AURORA 13c7.  Delightful lass, just adult and litter mate to Flapjack.  She is well formed and has such a lovely coat and good markings to all feet.  Neat rounded head, needs to fill out in the muzzle, very nice eye shape and set, clear blue.  A pretty girl.
2 NUTLEY’S TISANTI TALUTAH OFSIOLU 13c5.  Another youngster needing time to fill out,  well proportioned, very nice coat colour and texture, lovely bushy tail,  gauntlets not quite matched.  Rounded head, ears well placed,  she has a nice face and expression and very good eye colour. 
3 MADDEN’S CH PENBERIS DEMELZA 13c5.  Good muscle to body and well proportioned, her coat has very nice texture and colouring, tidy markings to feet.  Rounded head, ears well placed, her  muzzle appeared a little pinched today.  Eyes well set, good colour.
TABBY OR TORTIE-TABBY POINT BIRMAN ADULT FEMALE:
1 CC BALDWIN’S CH KRAZIKLAUS POTTY DOTTY 13c11.  Well proportioned lass with well matched gloves and gauntlets.  Lovely coat has super markings very clearly defined.  Round head, ears well set, lovely face and expression, lovely expressive eyes are deep blue.
BOB FLINT’S GR CH LALOLA STARLIGHT 13c11.  Mature girl very well structured.  Lovely coat and markings, strong head, lovely eyes and expression. 
ASIAN TIFFANIE KITTEN FEMALE:
1 BOB THOMAS’S SEYSIANA PUSSEYCAT DOLL.  Well grown kitty, very nice type.  Very good coat, ruff around neck, nice brush, her markings are muted but colour shows strong contrast with the clear silver base.  Well shaped head and ears, very good profile line,  Lustrous green eyes, she has a  lovely expression, a real sweetie.
ASIAN TABBY NEUTER MALE:
1 PR  PR KIMANI JOHNNY HATES JAZZ .  Well structured boy with solid ‘feel’, lovely short close coat has warm seal markings on creamy beige ground.  Well shaped head, ears well set, very nice expression in his green eyes.  An attractive exhibit.
ASIAN TABBY NEUTER FEMALE:
1 PR TIBBOTT’S PR KENNBURY SEA-FAIRIE.  Attractive young lady of very nice type, lovely coat texture and colour.  Well shaped head and ears, well defined profile.  Large expressive eyes of good shape.
BOB TIBBOTT’S IMP GR PR KENNBURY SEA DAISIE.  Stylish girl of impeccable type, she is always a joy to judge.
SNOW SPOTTED BENGAL NEUTER MALE:
1 PR BOB BULL’S CUDDLEMORE PRINCE MATIRI.   Shy boy, solid and muscular.  Super coat texture, well spotted on light ground colour with the effect of pearl dusting.  Well shaped head and ears, broad nose, puffed leather, lovely deep blue eyes of good shape, lovely expression.
SNOW MARBLED BENGAL NEUTER MALE:
1 PR BOB RICHMOND-WATSON’S OWLSDENE SNSOW-PRINCE.  Shy boy, well muscled, nice ‘feel’ about him, very good tail.  Lovely coat with very good marbled pattern, good contrast on light ground colour, pearl dusting evident.  Well shaped head, ears well set, good shape to muzzle,  large expressive oval blue eyes. 
2 WARNE & BULL’S CUDDLEMORE OKRI’S REIKO.  Well structured muscular boy of good proportions.  Lovely coat texture and pattern, showing good contrast with ground colour.  Pearl dusting evident.  Good shape to top of head, a little long in the muzzle and needs time to ‘shape-up’.  Expressive eyes are clear blue.  Rather nervous. 
CHOCOLATE BURMESE KITTEN FEMALE:
1 BOB BRININGER OYIBO KARRIE-WHITCHIT.  A sweet natured extrovert kitten.  Overall well proportioned, good muscle to body.  Lovely close textured coat of even warm colour.  Good shape to head, well defined profile, ears set well apart,  golden eyes are large and lustrous.  A lively lass.
LILAC BURMESE KITTEN MALE:
1 BOB KING’S KATSACUTE DREAM.  Well grown kitten with lovely ‘feel’ about him.  Short close silky textured coat,  colour is even.  Well shaped head and ears, well defined profile line,  lustrous eyes are well set and the colour is good. Overall he is very well balanced.   A good natured kitten.
2 SAUNDERS PAPAGENA YESLOW WOLSEY.  Youngster with good substance for size and well proportioned.  Silky textured coat has very nice colouring, showing pinkish cast.  Head developing well, very good line in profile, he is growing into ears which are well placed.  Very good eye colour, shape and set. 
LILAC BURMESE KITTEN FEMALE:
1 DEWHURST’S SKAMPAWS MORNING CLOUD.  Compact young kitten well proportioned.  Coat has fine silky texture, kitten length, colour very nice and showing pinkish cast.  Neat head, growing into ears which have good shape.  Well defined profile line.  Large lustrous eyes of very good colour.  She is a real sweetie.
2 WOOD & WILLIAMSON’S ROYALSTAR AMETHYST.  Well grown kitten who is well muscled and overall well balanced.  Close lying coat, let down by coat colour which is quite dark and appears rather uneven at present.   Balanced head, ears well set, she needs more nose break in profile, level chin.  Large lustrous expressive eyes of good colour.
BLUE BURMESE NEUTER MALE:
1 PR BOB MAY’S ARABRAB TOHUNGA.  Just ten months old and he has very good muscle and substance for his size. Overall well proportioned.  Lovely short close coat, colour is very even and silvery sheen evident in desired areas.  Well shaped head, nice line in profile, ears set well.  Golden eyes are lustrous and he has such a lovely expression.  I loved him.
PERSIAN MAIDEN ADULT:
1 TYTHERTON FROMME TO YOU   F 12a1
2 PORTIA DREAMS TOREALITY     F 13b15
3 HONEYMIST WHITE ESTELLA     F  2a
PERSIAN DEBUTANTE KITTEN:
1 OWLETTS MOONFLOWER F  70 10
2 LAFREBELLA JAMILIAH  F 1
3 BIBOUKATZ OLYMPIC-DREAM  F 70 3
PERSIANA RADIUS NEUTER:
1 HONEYMIST BROWN BALAIN  M    8
2 HONEYMIST GEORGIANNA     F    13
PERSIAN VISITORS NEUTER:
1 CH & PR YOONEEKWISHUPONA STAR  M  6
2 OWLETTS  COBWEB  F 70 39

SEMI LH NOVICE NEUTER:
1 MABALAKAT WOLFMAN JACK  M  64 41sw   
2 CH MERLIESIN ITAKIND MAGIC   M  63d

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Mrs A Gregory

A very enjoyable show with some interesting cats to judge. I would like to thank Brenda, Sue and the committee for the kind invitation and warm hospitality. I was also most grateful when Saffi Rabey stepped in to steward for me. I do hope she enjoyed her day; the cats appreciated her gentle handling and she was excellent company.
AC SELF PERSIAN PREMIER
1 GPR PRESTIDGE’S GR CH & GR PR RODONY’S DON JUAN, 4, MN, 14.6.2004
A really handsome cat who was beautifully presented, groomed to the last hair and a real pleasure to judge. Excellent type, style and balance. The head was round and massive with excellent breadth of skull. The ears were small, round-tipped and set well apart and low in the contours of the head. They were well furnished. Full cheeks and muzzle. Broad, powerful jaws and a good chin. Rounded forehead and short, broad nose of even width with a stop. Full leather and well formed nostrils. Excellent eyes that were large, full and round. They were set well apart and there was a bold, confident expression in those copper eyes! Excellent cobby body with a solid, muscular feel. He stood low on short, strong legs with large, round, tufted paws. Short, bushy tail. Excellent coat quality, it was long, thick, fine and silky. It felt soft and was a really rich, deep red that was virtually sound to the roots. Excellent condition and temperament.
2 (RES W/H) EMERTON’S GR PR JACANKAT PRETTY FLAMINGO, 4, MN, 26.4.2001
This cat had good type, muscle, substance and balance. Broad head with rounded contours and neat, well furnished ears. The eyes were rather deep set but a good orange tone. Rounded forhead and short, broad nose with a stop and full leather. Full cheeks and muzzle. Good chin but rather an untidy bite. Very good body, legs and tail. The coat was moderately long but felt dry and rather woolly. The red could have been brighter in tone, but it was sound. Excellent condition and temperament.
AC SIAMESE OR BALINESE GRAND CHAMPION, MALE
1 IGC/WH OWEN’S GR CH ROYSTERER SNOW-DANDY, 24C, M, 8.9.2006
This male had a beautiful coat that was very short, fine and close-lying. The colour was excellent; the points were a pale pinkish grey with a clear magnolia body that was absolutely correct according to the Standard. However, there were aspects of his head type that prevented me from considering him an “exceptional” cat worthy of this prestigious award. The wedge was long but lacked the width between the ears. The latter were set high giving the head the shape of an isosceles rather than an equilateral triangle. There was a slight dip in the profile and the chin sloped away. The eyes were oriental in shape, slanted towards the nose and were a very good blue. Elegant neck. Long, svelte body with slim legs and neat oval paws. Long tapering tail that balanced. Shown in excellent condition and with a sweet temperament.
WRONG COLOUR: BOWLES-GOWDY GR CH TINTALLY MAFDET-ESQUIRE, 24N, M, 24.12.2005
This cat was of very good basic type with style and excellent head carriage. However, the paw pads and nose leather were blue rather than the brownish purple I would expect to find on a blue-based caramel and nowhere could I find the slightest evidence of a brownish tone in the points or the metallic sheen so often found in caramels. I have seen the colour this male had on a number of blue points over the years; it was called slate or navy blue. In my opinion he is an extremely dark blue point (24a) as his leather, paw pads and colour illustrate. In any case, the extreme shading and lack of contrast was far too serious for a high award.
AC SIAMESE OR BALINESE GRAND CHAMPION, FEMALE
1 IGC BAUGHAN’S GR CH MAPU FORGETMENOT, 24N, F, 10.4.2007
A very elegant and stylish female of excellent type and balance. The head was long, forming an even wedge with a fine muzzle. The large ears were set well apart with width at their base and following the lines of the wedge to form an equilateral triangle. Straight profile and good chin. Excellent eyes of oriental shape and set. They were very expressive and a deep, bright blue. Long body that was firm and muscular with slender legs and oval paws. The tail tapered well but could be a fraction longer for perfection. Superb short coat that was fine, glossy and close-lying. Excellent caramel points showing a metallic sheen on the edges of the legs and the top of the head. Superb contrast. Well worthy of this high award, she was a delight to judge.
RES: PINNINGTON’S GR PR SPINDIAMOND PLAYME, 61E, F, 4.8.99
A ten year old female who was in tip top condition and looking very good indeed for her age. Medium wedge with even lines to a fine muzzle. The ears were proportionately large and set well to continue the lines. Excellent oriental eyes that were set well and a brilliant blue. Straight profile and good chin. Medium body that was graceful with slim legs and a good tail to balance. Bright tortie points that were well broken with shades of bright red. Beautifully presented in excellent condition and with a delightful temperament.
PERSIAN RED SELF ADULT, MALE
BOB HOWES’ OMP GR CH HONEYMIST RED TITIAN, 4, M, 9.2.2006
A handsome and balanced red of very good type with a rich red coat. Very expressive, large copper eyes with a bold expression.
PERSIAN TORTOISESHELL KITTEN
1 + BOB HAWKES’ ZENITH PEASEBLOSSOM, 11, F, 21.5.2008
A sweet kitten that was solid and muscular. Good type and expression. The head had reasonable breadth with full cheeks and muzzle. Small ears that were rounded at the tips and well furnished. There was space between them but she tended to hold them high. Short, broad nose with a stop. Good bite and chin. The eyes were full, round and although a little “muddy” in colour at present, promise to be a good colour when it has fully developed. Bold expression. Cobby body with short, strong legs and round, tufted paws. The tail was short and bushy. The coat was fairly long and dense. It was fine in texture and soft to the touch. The black was well broken and the red was developing into rich shades. The black for the most part was virtually sound but there was some grey in the frill and on the lower flanks. Some small red patches apparent on the face and body were  very attractive, bright and rich in tone. She was in excellent condition but I did feel the coat could have had more preparation as there were some curls on the underparts. I was considering withholding the BOB but felt her type and the quality of the broken tortoiseshell was worthy of the award. Delightful temperament.
BRITISH TIPPED ADULT
BOB Deciding for the BOB award was particularly tricky. The 9 month female to whom I gave the CC was excellent for her age but I had two mature females of excellent type and quality to consider too. In the end I awarded the BOB to CLERKIN’S CH SILVERCLOUD MORNING STAR, 39, F, 13.8.2006. She had exquisite type; beautifully expressive eyes and outstanding coat texture.
1 CC KEELING’S GOSPRIGHTLY BRIGITTEBARDOT, 39, F, 7.4.2008
A young female of extremely promising type and style. The head had breadth with neat little ears, rounded at the tips and set well apart in the contours of the head. The face was round with full cheeks. Short, broad nose that was straight and of even width. Brick leather outlined with black. Good chin and level bite. The eyes were large, round and well opened. They were a good green with black outline to the rims that emphasised their shape and expression. Cobby body that was solid and muscular. She had depth of chest and a level back. Good boning to the legs and round, firm paws. Medium length tail that was thick and had a rounded tip. Superb  coat, it was short, dense and crisp to the touch. Her undercoat was sparkling silvery white with even black tipping. Shown in excellent condition and she had the sweetest temperament. I feel she has great potential.
2 BEESLY’S TANDRIDGE PURL, 39, F, 1.5.2004
A pretty female shown in excellent condition and with a sweet temperament. Good type and balance overall. The skull had breadth and the face was round. The ears were medium, rounded at the tips but a little prominent. Short, broad nose with a brick leather that was outlined in black. Good chin and level bite. The eyes were large but straight across the top. Pale green in tone with a black outline. Cobby, muscular body with good legs and tail. The coat was dense and reasonably crisp but rather long. Silvery white with even black tipping that was slightly heavier than the winner’s. Some slight tarnish to the nose.
WRONG COLOUR: GAYTON’S MAROZKA VIKTORIA, 39, FD, 25.4.2008
Young female of good type and the sweetest nature. The head had breadth of skull with a round face and well set ears. The eyes were a pale, yellow tone with a green rim. The outline was black. Full cheeks and muzzle with a good chin. Cobby body with good legs and tail. The coat was moderately short and dense with a good, crisp texture. The tipping was heavier with some tail rings. However, she was a blue tipped (39a) and not black as entered. I felt this to be the case as her paw pads were blue. The nose leather was pink outlined in blue. She had little “heels” on the back feet that were definitely blue, as was the tail tip and faint tail rings. The undercoat had a slightly warmer tone than the black tipped also. I was able to discuss this with the owner later who agreed with my findings.
TONKINESE NEUTER, MALE
I did consider exhibit 375 for the BOB, but he was not in the best of moods and was difficult to handle sympathetically, so I thought it best to leave him in his pen.
1 PR VOUSDEN’S GR CH MYMISTIX PHAROAH, 74AT, MN, 30.1.1997
Veteran Tonkinese who was handsome, confident and balanced. He was looking very good for his age. Very good head that was gently rounded and formed  moderate wedge with good width between the medium ears. The latter were slightly taller than their width, pricked forward, broad at the base and oval at the tips. Slight nose break to the profile. Good depth to the chin. Rounded muzzle and definite whisker pinch. Large eyes almond shaped and set well apart. They were expressive and a good bluish green tonel Medium body that was firm and muscular. Slightly rounded chest and slender legs with neat oval paws. The tail was of medium length and tapering. Short coat that was fine in texture and glossy. The blue tabby pattern did merge subtly from the points to the body colour. Excellent condition and temperament.
TONKINESE NEUTER, FEMALE
I did consider exhibits 378 and 379 for BOB but felt the winner of the PC had the edge on the day for type, coat and pattern.
1 PR + BOB WHITTINGTON’S PR ADOREATONK NORTIETORTIE, 74E, FN, 14.5.2006
A most attractive Tonkinese of very good type and expression. She had a moderate wedge that was well proportioned with a gently rounded top and well set ears of medium size. They were well pricked and broad at the base. The profile was a little straight but the chin was good and of medium depth. Large, expressive eyes of almond shape with a top line that slanted towards the nose and a rounded lower line. Very good bluish-green colour. Medium body that was firm, muscular and very well balanced. Slender legs with neat oval paws. The tail was of a balanced length and tapered. Excellent short coat with a fine, silky texture and rich tortie tones. Excellent condition and temperament.
2 CASE’S PR FECHELDEE ANASTASIA, 74C, FN, 29.5.2002
A pleasing female of good type and overall balance. Well balanced wedge with well set ears. The eyes were a good almond shape but the colour was too green. Good profile and chin. Firm, muscular body with slender legs and a good tail. Short, close coat with a glossy sheen. I felt the lilac was a little cool in tone, particularly on the points. Excellent condition and temperament.
SP SIAMESE NEUTER
1 PR + BOB MEEK’S PR SHERMESE CHINA DOLL, 24, FN, 8.6.2007
What a beautiful female, she made my day! Excellent type, personality and style, she really did have star quality! Excellent wedge with even lines and large ears set wide apart, forming an equilateral triangle. The eyes were of a brilliant deep blue, of oriental shape and set and she had a proud, confident expression that was SO haughty! Tiniest bump on the profile and good chin. Excellent neck and head carriage. Long body with firm muscle tone. Long fine legs and neat, oval paws. Whip tail. Short, close coat in excellent condition. Dark seal points that matched well. A little shading but still plenty of contrast. I just loved her .... she was everything I would wish for in a Siamese female.
BP SIAMESE NEUTER
BOB SIMPSON’S GR PR SHERMESE TOO TOOPATOU, 24A, MN, 4.4.2007
An elegant, stylish male of excellent type and expression. He was a dark blue but there was contrast.
1 PR/WH MEEK’S GR PR ABICASA DONGIOVANNI, 24A, MN, 2.5.2003
An elegant and fine boned Blue with very good head carriage and balance. Long, even wedge with large ears set well. Expressive eyes of Oriental shape and set. Very good profile but the chin slopes away. Long body with good legs and tail. Short, close-lying coat but the points were a dark, slatey blue and the body was very shady. I was concerned at the bony skull protrusion just behind the ears and it was for that reason, combined with the colour and shading that I withheld the Premier Certificate.
TP SIAMESE NEUTER, MALE
BOB HARRINGTON’S PR LOLUJA CASTINGASPELL, 32/10, MN, 18.6.2007
A handsome, stylish male of excellent type and balance.
1 PR ESTERFORD-HOWARD’S CH & PR MAPU MALACXHITE, 32 8, MN, 8.9.2007
Good type and look overall although the ears were set and held rather high. Very good eye shape, set and colour, but they needed cleaning. Good profile and chin. Long muscular body and good legs. The tail could be longer for balance. The coat was reasonably short but a little coarse on the back. Good tabby pattern and contrast. Lovely temperament.
TP SIAMESE NEUTER, FEMALE
1 PR HAYWOOD’S PR MONARD COSMICFIRL, 32/3, FN, 12.8.2005
A very sweet female with a lovely temperament. Medium, balanced wedge with good ears set well. Oriental eyes for shape and set. They appeared a little full at first but were fine when she relaxed. Straight profile and good chin. Medium body that was firm and muscular with slender legs and oval paws. Good tail. Short coat that was glossy and close lying. Well defined chocolate tabby points and showing pleasing contrast to the ivory body. Excellent condition.

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Mr J Hansson

Many thanks to Brenda & her associates for the invitation & hospitality.  To Karen Holloway who acted as my steward & performed her services admirably, all in all making for a most enjoyable day.   My thanks to the exhibitors for the excellent entry & quality of exhibits. 

Foreign Imperial Grand Champion, Male;
IMP GR CH.  ALGER-STREET’S  GR CH TYPHAST HURRICANE.  76 30. 
01-06-06.  Brown Spotted Bengal, very mature & well grown male.  Jowly broad masculine head, though I would ideally prefer a little broader muzzle, gentle rounded top, gentle break, nose a little on the longer side, quite a good depth chin, bite good with widely set canines.  Ears medium size, well set when relaxed but does on occasion prick a little.  Eyes are large full rounded oval shape, with a very good green to the colour.  Strong muscular body, good length impressively well grown & muscular, strong legs, good size round paws, medium length treasonably heavy tail.  Very good coat, the texture soft & fine, good density to its medium length, soft sheen.  Excellent pattern, the body spotting showing very good varying size & shaped spots, many of which were rosetted, well marked facial striations, defined cheek ribbons, lovely ‘M’ on he brow, spotted whiskers pads, lines breaks as they go over the neck, beautiful leg bracelets, multi tail bands, solid coloured tip & well marked heels.  His colour was rich & bright, deep apricot undercoat, the pattern elements on the body showing three colours, lovely contrast to the gold coloured ground.  Super condition & his temperament quite composed  if vocal. 
RES IMP GR CH BULL’S  GR CH ADCINSH SOLITAIRES WISH.  76b 30. 
11-01-05.  Blue Eyed Snow Spotted Bengal, whilst not the size & degree of development of the winner, his type was excellent.  Head broad rounded wedge, high cheeks, strong muzzle, puffed pads, rounded top, gentle break, good depth chin, bite good.  Ears smaller medium size, rounded tips & set well.  Large eyes, almost round full oval shape, a very bright clear blue colour.  Firm well muscled body, good well boned legs, good size paws, tail I would have preferred a little heavier.  Beautiful luxurious soft coat, excellent texture, excellent density, medium length.  Very well spotted whisker pads, striped cheeks ribbons, complicated ‘M’ on the brow, body showing well marked spots of varying shape, very well defined leg bracelets, with spotting onto the toes, broad tail bands.  The pattern beautifully contrasted against the warm pearlisd grown colour, seal brown heels.  He as a very easy lad to handle despite initially appearing rather tense & noisy, his condition was excellent. 

Foreign Imperial Grand Champion, Female;
IMP GR CH DARBY’S  THICKTHORN MEADOW SAFFRON.  73b.  20-03-05.  Chocolate Ocicat, most attractive girl of excellent type & typically athletic appearance & the required ‘wild look’.  Moderate wedge, slightly longer than wide, gentle curve into the cheeks, with prominent broad muzzle, head rounds gently with gentle break in profile at the bridge of her nose, very minimal bump on the nose, good depth of chin, bite good.  Ears of larger medium size, well set, slightly ragged edge to one ear, good angular setting  Eyes good larger size, have a wide full almond shape with gentle slant, very good hazel/gold colour with a pleasing degree of brightness.  Lithe well toned body which was well developed, slim legs, oval paws, broader base to her gently tapering tail which was well balanced in length.  Lustrous texture & sleek sheen to her well prepared close lying coat, good shorter length. Well marked cheek ribbons, paler spectacle area beneath the eyes, clear ‘M’ on her brow, thumbprints on the ears, small trout spots on her shoulder, body showing excellent spotted pattern along the body with bulls eye pattern of encircled spots on the flanks, well defined leg bracelets, heel markings well coloured, well ringed tail.  Pattern is well contrasted against the warm copper ground colour which shows the warm chocolate pattern well, good solid chocolate tail tip, shows some paling around the muzzle & chin areas.  Her condition was excellent & she has such a composed gentle nature. 
RES IMP GR CH Not Awarded.  2nd  SELLMAN’S  GR CH KINABALU SWEET SAPPHIRE.  72.  11-07-04.  Bombay, I love the type of this girl, she really is extremely stylish.  Could have won this class had her coat been better.  Lovely head, the wedge short & wide, well developed blunted effect to he muzzle, excellent round top & definite break, lovely perpendicular line to the chin, excellent bite.  Ears have good width base & rounded tips with slightest hint of forward tilt, very well set.  Beautifully expressive eyes, deep curved lower line, gently slanting top, vivid green colour which though I would have preferred gold (green is acceptable).  Body has excellent firm medium length, the legs slim with neat paws, tail medium thickness slightly short of shoulder, rounded tip.  Lovely coat, short & fitting close & tight, texture very good.  Excellent sound black throughout, my only real criticism but for a Bombay a very important one was that it was lacklustre & lacked the essential lustrous highly polished glossy patent effect & this really was the deciding factor. . Her condition was excellent, beautifully composed & gentle.

Foreign Imperial Grand Premier, Male;
IMP GR PR EGAN’S  GR CH & GR PR ZAWADI SHAMWARI.  76 30.  26-06-06.  Brown Spotted Bengal, most impressive lad of excellent type.  Broad rounded wedge, the cheeks high & well defined, broad muzzle, puffed pads, rounded top, gentle break, excellent chin, bite level, canines set wide.  Ears smaller medium size, very well set.  The eyes are large & well open full wide oval, hint of slant, vivid green. Muscular neck, body showing very solid muscular appearance, with the legs well boned & strong, large paws, quite a heavy tail of medium length, rounded tip.  Lovely ultra soft coat, excellent density, good medium length, laying close, sleek & well prepared.  His face was well marked, double plus cheek stripes, spotted whisker pads, clearly defined ‘M’ on the brow, hint of thumbprints on the ears, body spotting very good, well broken spine line, spotted tummy, leg bracelets, dark coloured heels, very good rings on the tail.  Beautifully rich colouration , ruddy orange effect with warm pattern, he was also showing a good degree of glitter as a bonus.  His condition was superb  he was perfectly easy to handle.
RES IMP GR PR Not Awarded.  2nd  COAK’S  GR PR ADMILSH ZABARI.  76 30.  14-10-00.  Brown Spotted Bengal, extremely powerful & imposing lad, extremely masculine.  Broad head, high well developed cheeks, good muzzle, rounded top but his profile far too ‘Roman’ in appearance, lacking the gentle break, chin runs back a mite, very good bite.  Ears medium size, inclined to drop them a little low,  Large well shaped eyes, of very good green colour.  Powerful neck, absolutely huge body, with extremely muscular build, strong legs, large paws, tail moderately heavy & a good medium length.  The coat has good medium length & density but required a more obvious & luxurious texture.   Colour though very warm & with a pleasing ruddy apricot effect, this was countered to some degree by the amount of agouti invasion to the spotted pattern giving a rather blurred effect to the edges , lacking the required level of contrast as a result, more defined facial tracings & good leg bracelets, tail rings good, black heels& tail tip, well spotted tummy.  Superb condition, he was quite a composed lad.  

Foreign Imperial Grand Premier, Female;
IMP GR PR MACDONNEL’S  CH & UK GR PR BOUNTIFUL PEEKABOO.  33a 36.   07-09-99.  Black Smoke Devon Rex, looked simply gorgeous & oozed ‘Devon’ type, despite her more rounded tummy, but at almost 10 years I can forgive that.  Lovely head, short wide wedge, high cheeks, good muzzle & whisker break, flat brow, excellent stop, short nose, wonderful bite particularly in view of her age.  Ears were quite large & beautifully set, wide base, muffs at their base, well set.  Stunning eyes, beautiful wide oval shape & gently slanted setting, green in colour, wonderful pixielated (okay so it’s a made up word, but it works…………) expression.  Her body is medium length despite looking shorter due to her more rounded waistline, slim legs & neat paws, her tail medium thickness a little short for balance.  Beautiful coat, soft & well rippled throughout, tight wave, very good density, ripples also evident on the legs & for the length of the tail also, soft downy tummy, stubbly whiskers.  Superb condition & such a wonderful confident temperament, perfectly charming.   
RES IMP GR.  ARNOLD’S  UK & IMP GR CH & GR PR PAPAVER HECATE.  33 31s.  30-04-98  I was loathe to place this superior quality exhibit down to the Reserve, as she is again a wonderful example of her breed & looked beautiful, her age no barrier to her excellent type.  ‘Typical ‘Cornish head shape, longer than wide, sculpted cheek line & gently rounded muzzle, flat plane to the brow, very good profile, good depth chin.  Ears are large & set quite tall, possessing the required (if not always seen) mussel shell shape, well pricked.  Wide oval shape to her eyes with gentle slanted set, green colour with hazel flecks over the left one, no points for colour so not an issue. Excellent firm body, surprisingly well toned for her age, slender limbs, neat oval paws, again the tail could ideally be a little longer albeit relatively fine.  Well covered coat, which was soft & quite dense, lovely rippled waves over the body, legs & tail, some curling whiskers & eyebrows.  Clean white areas giving a very attractive degree of contrast to the black smoke body.   Her condition was amazing, & she has the most gentle of natures, a real treat to handle.  I found myself in a difficult dilemma when it came to Best In Show, the Devon girl was not awarded the BOB so was not considered which allowed me to award to ‘Hecate’, just in case anyone thought I was cross judging. 

Original Foreign Grand Premier, Male;
GR PR LAWRIE’S  PR CHRISAN CHARANGO.  33 31bs.   09-04-06.  Chocolate Smoke & White Cornish Rex, a lad who has excellent coat qualities.  Though a little finer on the muzzle than I would ideally have preferred his head was otherwise very good, approximately a third longer than wide, good flat brow line, very good profile, chin & bite both good.   Ears are large & well set being quite tall, rounded tips.  Eyes large full wide oval shape, very good hazel tone.  Lithe elegant body which was athletic & firm, stands tall on long legs, small oval paws, good length tail to balance.  Coat has good density, & shorter length, beautifully waved well rippled coat over its entirety if just a little flicky in places, with long white whiskers & eyebrows, some of which were curling.  Good Chocolate Smoke with clean sparkling white areas.  His condition & preparation were both excellent, combined with  a lovely confident temperament. 
RES GR PR Not Awarded.  2nd  PATEY’S  CH & PR MYCENE MACGREGOR.  23e.  06-03-01.  Though a very good natured lad he lacks the impact that the higher levels of certificates require.  Shorter wedge, reasonably gentle rounding to the muzzle, has slight indent to the muzzle, slightly flat brow, hint of break in profile, chin requires a little more depth, bite, no upper incisors.  Ears slightly wide apart & require wide base to create more cupping & could be more pricked, slightly on the smaller side.  Good wide almond shaped eyes, attractive green colour.  Body is of more rounded shape & as a result there is some loss of elegance, slim legs, oval paws, tail also requiring more length which is exacerbated by the waistline, has quite a gentle taper nonetheless.  Medium length close lying coat, good texture without undue softness.  Soft fawn colour, with subtle ticking & the banding is also present, a little  denser on the lower back & tail, solid fawn tips, slightly darker on the outer edges of the paws, hint of necklet but well broken, some light facial markings.  Paler undercoat, very minimal paling on the muzzle.  His condition excellent, such a gentle lad.    

Original Foreign Grand Premier, Female; I would happily have awarded a Grand to any the girls in this class. 
GR PR MACDONNEL’S  CH & UK GR PR BOUNTIFUL PEEKABOO.  33a 36.
RES GR PR .  ARNOLD’S  UK & IMP GR CH & GR PR PAPAVER HECATE.  33 31s.

Oriental Imperial Grand Premier, Male;
IMP GR CH Not Awarded.  1st.  BAXTER’S  GR PR SOLARUS CATHY’S CLOWN.  37r.  28-07-05.  Fawn, in most respects very stylish & worthy of a Grand but lacking the impact for me, that is an essential requirement at this level.  Longer length wedge, minimal pinch, small bump on the back of the skull, long flat skull, minimal break in profile, good chin, bite a little over.  Ears large & with wide well flared base, can prick a fraction high on occasion but generally well set.  Eyes have very good oriental shape & slant, very good green colour.  Long elegant neckline, very long well toned body, long slender limbs, neat oval paws, with well balanced length fine tail.  Coat could perhaps be slightly shorter but was nevertheless close lying & very good well prepared texture. Even colour which is also impressively sound if just a little darker than I would have preferred requiring a little more warmth, but nonetheless a very definite fawn not to be confused with anything else.  His condition was exemplary & he handles well.         

Oriental Imperial Grand Premier, Female;
IMP GR PR LEES’S  CH & IMP GR PR WILLHAVETODO OUIJA BOARD.  37p.  27-05-06.  Caramel Tortie, a lady who to be seen at her best needs to be viewed in her nest of blankets, where she  looks so beautifully poised & extremely stylish.  She has a lovely even wedge of very good length, very good profile, firm chin, level bite.  Ears large & beautifully set, with very good width at their base, the position remaining fixed.  Slightly wicked combined with sultry expression to the typically oriental shaped eyes with lovely slant, the colour a very good green.  Lithe body excellent tone, slim legs, neat oval paws with well balanced length fine whiptail.  Well prepared sleek close lying coat, very good length & texture.  Sludgy taupe base colour which was patched & mingled with shades of apricot, albeit some of which are paler toned.   Her condition was at it ever was splendid, temperament still tending to get a little panicky out of her pen.     
RES IMP GR HART’S  GR PR APRIKAT SWEET CHARITY.  62 21.  31-05-04.  Black Tortie Oriental Longhair, I love the head type of this girl, it has wonderful depth to it.  Her wedge though actually quite short is strong & beautifully even & equilateral, strong profile despite the very tiniest rise on the actual nose, excellent depth of chin, level bite.  Ears larger medium size, beautifully set, being critical I would prefer a little more width & flare to their base.  Superb intense vivid green eyes, lovely oriental shape & set, gorgeous expression.  She is a little overweight there is no denying & this does blur her elegance to some degree, relatively slim legs & oval paws, her rather extended waistline does tend make her tail appear short, though with a good plume effect.  Her coat has excellent length & lays well over the body, very good texture.  Has very good amount of red evident & this contrast well against the dense jet black, has a combination of patching & also some mingling in places, with wispy fringes round the base of the ears & some inner ear furnishings also.  Excellent condition & she has the sweetest & most trusting nature.   

British Black Silver Tabby Adult, Female;
1st  CC & BOB Not Awarded.  1st  CHADWICK’S  COUNTRYSTYLE SILVER LEAONA.  08-11-07.  All a little rangy & long at present, lacking the substance that the breed standard calls for, but her pattern is most pleasing.  Head needs to acquire breadth & fullness at the cheeks, fair muzzle, rounding on the brow, chin & bite both okay.  Ears smaller medium size, tends to prick a little. Eyes quite large & well open, colour hazel but with a leaning to the more yellow tones as opposed to green.  The body very juvenile & still quite narrow for an adult, even a young one, the legs rather slim, small paws, proportionate tail.  Her coat still quite soft but with a reasonable density & good shorter length.  Well marked facial tracings, showing ribbons on the cheeks, well marked ‘M’, some thumbprints on the ears, lines run over her neck & showing triple lines down her back, the oysters quite well defined & matching, good leg bracelets & spotted on the lower front legs & paws, good tail rings.  Black pattern elements on a good even silver sixpence ground colour, black tail tip & heel markings, brick coloured nose leather.  Condition excellent, gentle disposition.    
Also Considered for BOB.  NICHOLSON’S  CH METALICAT SILVER SPYDA. 23-03-07.  Not overly large but generally well proportioned & with some very good features for a Silver Tabby.  Head I would ideally have preferred a little fuller & more rounded, cheeks quite good as was the muzzle, rounded brow, good chin & bite.  Ears were quite small & well place, creating a tidy appearance.  Eyes good size, well open & round, excellent green.  Body whilst not large was quite cobby & compact, with good legs & paws, medium length tail but sadly wit a definite defect at the tip which was too much to ignore.  Very good coat texture particularly for a silver, being short & crisp, combined with a very good density. Well marked facial striations, excellent body pattern, butterfly over the shoulders, well matched complete oyster on each side, very clear leg bracelets & tail rings, sharply contrasted by the even silver ground colour, black heels.  Good natured lady in excellent condition, pity about the tail. 

AOC Silver Tabby Adult, Female;
CC & BOB Not Awarded.  1st  DAY’S  PORTEOUS GEORGIA PEACH.  18d. 
27-05-07.  Red, this girl has stunning eye colour which really drew the eye.  Head quite well rounded, good breadth & fullness to the cheeks, slightly flat brow line, slight break to short nose, good depth chin, bite undershot & showing quite a degree of gingivitis with inflamed gums.  Ears small & neat, spaced well apart, but a little inclined to bonnet forward.  Eyes round & well open, wonderful intense bright coppery orange colour.  Body still a little on the long side, yet to mature more fully & fill out, proportionate legs & paws, balanced tail.  Coat a little flat requiring more density, the texture a mite soft.  Rather superficial pattern creating a more diffused shaded effect, the actual pattern elements requiring more contrast to define, facials also not as sharp as I would have wished, clear silver undercoat, the red remnants of pattern a rather flat tone.  Gums apart, very good condition & though grumbled was in no way difficult. 

British Blue-Cream Kitten;
1st  & BOB  GRAY’S  STONEMARR TUMBLER SNAPPER.  06-09-08. A really lovely kitten who was showing a great deal of promise.  Gorgeous face, apple rounded with very good breadth to the cheeks, nicely rounded brow, good chin & excellent bite, despite her swollen gums due to imminent teething.  Ears were quite small & neat fitting well into the head shape.  Well rounded eye shape, open  such a pleasing expression, colour the muddy ochre hue indicating the colour to come.  Excellent chunky little compact body, good substance for her very young age, well boned legs & good paws, quite a heavy tail if still with its baby pointed taper at the tip.  Despite having a baby soft coat, it was beautifully dense & excellent length.  Quite a pleasing softer shade of blue with some relatively pale creams starting to mingle through, though as yet the paws still need to show more mingling, but still very young.  She was also showing quite a good degree of soundness.  Wonderfully confident baby, in superb condition, quite a charmer. 

AC Selkirk Rex Kitten, Female;
1st  & BOB.  HOLLANDT’S  PRIDYKATS POLKA-BABE.  79s 31d.  07-05-08.  Red Bi-Coloured, an attractive girl for type, her coat I would have preferred to have more evidence of curl. Fat face with well defined cheeks, excellent padded effect to the muzzle, creating the required rectangular shape,  rounded brow, short straight nose, good depth chin, bite good.  Ears medium size, set just a fraction high, lightly furnished with curly interiors & some tufts on the tips. Well open eyes, round in shape, vivid orange colour (no points, but attractive nevertheless).  Body still to chunk up a little more, but good rectangular shape just the same, good legs & paws, medium length tail.  Coat has very good density with a pleasing bouncy texture, standing from the body giving a plush effect, the curl could be a little more evident, even taking into account the typical unstructured effect.  Attractive colour combination or good bright red which was virtually pattern free, clean white areas.  A lovely nature, excellent temperament. 

Tiffany Adult, Male;
1st  & CC GRANT’S  TAHIRAH FREESPIRIT.  68 43sq.  30-01-08.  BCR Brown Silver Shaded, this lad was getting himself a little stressed out.  Moderately short wedge, muzzle could be a little blunter, well rounded top, adequate break, chin & bite both okay.  Ears medium size, set with a hint of forward tilt, & good width between, good inner ear furnishings.  Eyes large but I would have preferred a more defined shape particularly the slant off the top line, good light green tone.  Body quite well muscled youngster, with medium length slim legs & relatively small oval paws, good flow to the tail which as just a tad short of shoulder.  Very good length of coat, slightly more woolly undercoat than tI would have wished to see, but otherwise the texture was silky & fine, with a good degree of ruff & full britches.  Evenly shaded body with very good silver undercoat & creating a mantle effect over the body, deeper colour on the brow, dark warm Burmese brown, to the pattern elements, with dark brown heel markings.  He had an excellent temperament but appeared to be suffering from cystitis & was in & out of his littler tray without being able to pass anything & I called the DV who thought he would be better off at home.   

Tiffany Adult, Female;
1st  CC & BOB.  BUSSEY’S  TAHIRAH ROXANNE.  72 43s.  30-01-08.  Black Silver Shaded, little sister to the boy & showing the better type of the two.  Reasonably short wedge, more blunted on the muzzle than her sibling, rounded top, quite a good break, fair chin, bite good.  Ears set well apart, medium size, some inner ear furnishings, tiny tufts on the otherwise rounded tips.  Eyes also a little more defined in shape, good size with dark outline to the rims, very good green colour.  Body of medium length, slim legs, neat paws, well balanced full plume like tail.  Excellent length of coat, with a better degree of flow over the body, attractive ruff, good britches, texture silky & fine.  Very good silver undercoat, with clear silver throat, chest & tummy & beneath the tail, quite light even shading over the body, black heels & paw pads, she has an interesting bright pink nose leather  Very sweet nature, her condition was excellent.      

Asian Smoke or Burmilla Adult, Male;
Marked as Wrong Colour.  ALP’S  ADATESH THOMAS O’MALLEY 72 43sq.  17-03-08.  BCR Chocolate Silver Shaded, should in my opinion be Chocolate (possibly silver).  He is well grown & muscular youngster if still a little on the rangy side on the flanks.  Head has quite good width though the wedge, perhaps a little more medium than short, top slightly flat & the nose itself a touch straight requiring more evidence of break, excellent chin & bite.  Ears medium size, rounded tips hint of forward tilt but carried a fraction high.  Eyes have quite a good shape & are a good larger size, excellent green tone.  He an impressively well grown lad for just over 9 months, showing good muscular hardness, lean adolescent flanks, slender limbs, neat paws, tail quite fine medium length.   Tends to fluff his coat making it appear longer, could be closer lying texture very good.  Good facial markings, body was quite heavily shaded but that said even, & quite a warm chocolate which was more obviously apparent at the tail tip & also his paw pads & nose leather.  Has a slightly more creamy undercoat so may well be chocolate without silver, heels coloured well up the hocks which again indicated chocolate as did the outer edges of the paws.  His condition was excellent & he was a well behaved lad.       

Asian Smoke or Burmilla Adult, Female;
CC & BOB.  ROBINSON’S  KARESAMA SILVER SEASHADOW.  72 43sq. 
01-09-05.  BCR Black Silver Shaded,  an attractive lady of very good type, if a little grumpy.  Pleasing short wide wedge, good blunt effect to the muzzle, rounded top line, break could be a little better. Ears set well apart, wide base & rounded tips.  Expressive eyes, with a quite a well cupped lower line, pleasing gentle slant off the top, green in colour.  Feminine body, medium length, slim legs, small paws, tail slightly short of shoulder, medium thickness & rounded tip.  Her coat was close lying & excellent texture though perhaps could be a little shorter.  Evenly shaded body with clear silver undercoat which contrasted well against the black shading, deepening slightly on her face & denser brow, brick nose leather, black pigmentation round the eyes & also black paw pads, colour well up the hocks.  Her condition was excellent, not difficult but preferred the comfort & security of her pen. 

Brown Spotted Bengal Adult Male;
1st  CC & BOB.   GIAUDY’S  GLITTERGLAM KING MIDAS.  23-10-07.  Wonderfully well grown & mature looking youngster who looked extremely impressive & masculine, his size & stature belying his relative adolescence (very understated).  He has really excellent head type having a broad rounded wedge, well defined cheeks, broad muzzle with puffed pads, rounded top with gentle break in profile, deep chin, widely set canines, level bite.  Ears smaller medium size, round on the tip, good width between, round on the tips.  Eyes wide full oval shape, bright colour of good green.  Muscular neck, large powerful body showing a degree of development way in excess of his age, most impressive, strong legs, large round paws, moderately thick tail of medium length.  Excellent coat medium length, very good density, ultra soft texture with a luxurious feel to it.  Dramatic facial markings, multi cheeks ribbons, virtually complete chin strap, complicated ‘M’ & scarab, some thumbprints on the ears, lines braking over the neck, beautifully spotted pattern on the body large rosetted pots encircled by darker colour, well spotted tummy, broad irregular leg bracelets, with some spotting also, well marked tail rings. Beautiful bright colour with deep ruddy undercoat, bright gold ground with lovely contrast to the pattern elements, also showing some evidence of glitter.  His condition was superb, he was a little uptight but this was probably due to adolescent hormones kicking in, I later made him Best In Show Foreign Adult.    
2nd  HERKES’S  ZAWADI MATRIX.  19-04-08. At only 9 months this lad has some growing & development to achieve & as a result he is still rather too fine & slender, still looking a touch more kitten than cat.  Head still to fill out  little more, requires more width across the cheeks, good muzzle, brow rounds gently, slight profile break, deep chin, excellent level bite.  Ears medium size, round tips just tends to prick a little tall.  Eyes good full rounded oval shape, green in colour.  Body is sill quite lithe & a little fine, but not altogether out of keeping with his young age, good length, legs a mite finer boned perhaps than ideal, round paws, tail could be heavier.  He has a lovely coat being a very good degree of density, beautiful ultra soft feel, lays well.  Intense bright colour, with quite a lot of glitter present to give a sparkle to it also. His facial markings are clearly defined, spotted whisker pads, showing cheek striations which almost link up to a complete chin strap, complicated ‘M’, good thumbprints, lovely spotted pattern along the body, broad leg bracelets, & excellent tail rings, black tip, black well up the hocks.  He has a lovely temperament & his condition was excellent but still quite a degree of growing up to achieve is he is going to compete an adult on equal terms.    
3rd  ALGER-STREET’S  TYPHAST METEORSTRIKE.  01-12-05.  This lad was rather small & lacking in the degree of stature that I would expect for a mature male.  Head has generally good type but requires more width & fullness across the cheeks, rather pinched & the muzzle could be broader, slightly flat brow, bump on the back of his skull, gentle break, good chin & bite.  Ears slightly tall & larger medium size in relation to the head.  Green eyes, quite large rounded shape.  Body has length but lacks the substance & muscularity that his age would suggest, requiring more width, legs slender & required heavier bone, smaller round paws, the tail rather long & thin.  His coat was showing a reasonable degree of density but lacked the more luxurious ultra soft texture fo the other two boys, tending to feel a little sticky with a degree of drag to it.  Well marked cheek stripes, well marked ‘M’ on the brow, with thumbprints on the ears, body has clear well defined spots, spotted tummy, well marked leg bracelets, some linkage to the tail rings, black heels & tail tip.  Good ruddy apricot effect to the colour, bright colour on the chest & tummy.  Very gentle composed temperament, condition very good.   

Brown Spotted Bengal Adult, Female;
1st & CC ALGER-STREET’S  TYPHAST COLLUMBINE.  14-03-08.  Though note without her faults this girls coat, texture, colour & pattern tipped the balance her way with regard to the certificate.  Head a little a little narrower than I would have preferred, cheeks well defined, gentle break to the profile, chin & bite both good.  Ears well placed, smaller medium size, round on the tips.  Eyes quite large full wide oval shape, excellent green tone. Body though not overly large was well proportioned, balanced legs & paws, tail a little long & could be heavier.  Beautiful coat, luxurious ultra soft texture, lovely density lustrous sheen.  Multi cheek ribbons, with spots between, spotted whisker pads, complicated ‘M’ & scarab on the brow, good thumbprints, broad leg bracelets, offset tail rings, some quite large rosetted spots on the body, with darker outline to the pattern, lovely spotted tummy.  Most attractive golden orange colour to the undercoat, which was also evident on the throat, chest & tummy, gold effect to the ground colour & the pattern contrast was well defined.  Her condition was excellent, quite a gentle girl.     
2nd  FIELD’S ZAWADI MAMMAMIA.  25-01-08.  Very kittenish lithe adolescent for almost a year.  Head still to broaden a little, cheeks requiring a touch more definition & the muzzle a little broader, rounded top, gentle break, chin & bite okay.  Ears medium size, rounded tips, quite well set when she relaxes.  Eyes wide oval shape with slight slant, good size, green in colour.  Still quite petite & rather dainty, with more slender limbs & dainty paws, tail in keeping with the body & rather fine.  Beautiful coat texture, pleasing density, wonderfully soft feel, close fitting, lovely sheen.  Attractive facial markings with good cheek stripes, spotted whisker pads, well marked scarab, good thumbprints, boy showing very good spotting including the tummy, well marked bracelets on the legs, very good tail rings, solid coloured black tip, very well marked heel markings.  Very pleasing warm colour, with good degree of brightness to the throat, chest & tummy, contrast was well defined.  Condition excellent, a little reserved & preferred the comfort of hr pen. 
Also Considered  For BOB.  HEDGES’S  GR CH KALUKIKATZ  AMARILLO.  01-03-05.  Extremely large lad who was a little too heavy.  Very broad masculine looking head, his masculine jowls further adding to the effect, good muzzle, very slight profile break, requires a little firmer chin, bite marginal.  Ears set well, larger medium size, rounded tips.  Eyes good green colour, oval shape with a slight slant.  Thick powerful neck, body extremely large, well muscled but in danger of becoming coarse as he is a little overweight, strong legs & large paws, quite a heavy medium length tail. His coat was a little spiky & marginally harsh as opposed to ultra soft & luxurious, reasonable degree of density.  Good facial markings, spotted whisker pads, well marked cheek stripes, complicated ‘M’, his body spotting is generally very good but due to the amount of ticking & agouti present this blurred the edges & the contrast as a result was lacking distinction, tummy was showing better contrast, good leg bracelets, tail rings more linked.   His colour was quite a deep ruddy colour.  His condition was superb & he was obviously not nutritionally challenged, noisy but well mannered.      
ALGER-STREET’S  GR CH TYPHAST HURRICANE.
ALGER-STREET’S  CH TYPHAST VESUVIUS.  08-05-06.  Another large muscular lad. Head generally well balanced, good breadth to the cheeks, whisker pads could be a little more puffed, skull a little flat, gentle break, chin I would prefer deeper, bite overshot.  Medium size ears rounded tips, pricks a fraction high on occasion.  Eyes have a good green colour, large full rounded oval shape.  Body muscular & firm, mature & well developed, good  bone to the legs, round paws, medium length tail could be a little broader.   His coat has quite a good degree of density, medium length, I would prefer it just a little softer ideally.  Facial ribbons from the cheeks, good ‘M’, on the brow, spotted pattern is generally good, but requires sharper contrast, well spotted tummy, good leg markings  tail rings.  Colour warm but required a little more evidence of contrast between the pattern & ground colour as a result the pattern appeared dull.  Condition was excellent, quite vocal (the boys all attempting to compete with each other),but handled well.      
ALGER-STREET’S  CH TYPHAST  JUNIPER.  21-07-07.  This girl had a lovely rich colour but was quite dainty & fine.  Head I would prefer a little broader, rather pinched muzzle, good whisker pads, top rounded, rather deep defined  break & short nose, chin & bite okay.  Ears are rather tall & picked.  Very large eyes full wide almost round shape but looking a little too bold, green colour.  Body a little dainty & could be a little heavier boned, legs slim, paws quite dainty, tail quite fine.  Coat could be a little more luxurious, quite a good density, marginally longer length.  Colour rich & bright with very good contrast to her well spotted pattern, her facial markings showing well, complicated brow markings, spotted whisker pads, clear leg bracelets, linked tail bands.  Condition & temperament both very good.     
RILEY’S-JONES’S GR CH BAMBINO SHADOWDANCER.  25-06-02.  The best of the girls, showing excellent maturity & lovely pattern contrast.  Broad rounded wedge, with broad puffed muzzle, rounded brow, strong chin, bite good, wide canines.  Ears smaller medium size, well rounded tips, set well.  Lovely eyes, full rounded oval shape, excellent green colour, lovely degree of brightness.  Body was showing a very good degree of maturity, with good bone to the legs, round paws, the tail just a little fine.  Very good coat density, pleasing soft texture, medium length.  Well marked cheeks ribbons almost linking underneath the chin, clear ‘M’, her body pattern of varied size & shaped spotting, well spotted tummy, excellent leg bracelets, offset tail bands, solid black tip, heels coloured well up the hocks. Her colour & contrast are really lovely, golden ruffus colour, with deep apricot hest & tummy.  Her condition was splendid, a little retiring & mite tense, not to imply difficult. 

Snow Spotted Bengal Adult, Male;
IC & BOB Not Awarded.  1st  JARVIS’S  FIRSTCHOICE GRACEPLACE LAD.  76b 20.   08-03-08.  Blue Eyed, this lad had generally good type but his pattern left something to be desired.  Broad rounded wedge, puffed whisker pads, rounded brow, rather a deep break in profile, chin has good depth, bite good.  Medium size ears, rounded tips, set marginally high.  Large eyes of wide rounded oval shape, very good bright clear blue tone.  Body is muscular & firm, good bone the strong legs round paws, tail broad base a little long, reasonable thickness, small irregularity at its tip.  His coat required a little more density, the texture generally a very pleasing softness to it.  Well marked facial tracings, good cheek stripes, complicated brow markings, the body spotting was very superficial & lacked clarity tending to bur into the ground colour, very good leg bracelets, tail rings more linked.  Condition & temperament both excellent.  

Oriental Spotted Adult, Female;
Marked as Wrong Colour & Pattern Does Not Conform.  CARTER’S  MICHAMESE LUCY.  38c.  23-04-08.  Entered as Lilac Spotted Tabby, her colour appeared to be Caramel & her pattern was such that whatever she is registered as would be likely to cause question. Rather unbalanced head type which has a very narrow wedge & requires depth, some pinch, irregular undulating profile, rather fine muzzle, chin shallow, bite okay.  Ears large though could use a little more flare at the base quite well set.  Green oriental shaped eyes but with what appeared to be a fixed squint.  Body very small & fine boned, slender but at only just months she will hopefully continue to grow on further, slim legs, dainty paws, fine tail of quite well balanced length.  Short, close lying coat, well prepared, very good texture.  Good facial tracings, leg bracelets evident, with some tail rings more obvious towards the solid coloured tip, the body pattern much too solid with no clear evidence of being spotted, does not appear to be shaded as the colour along the back in particular is virtually sound to the roots.  Her colour was very dark sludgy tone which appeared to be more Caramel than Lilac, which was particular evident on the brow, hocks & outer edges of the paws.  She was a little nervous, condition very good but has a considerable amount of growing up to achieve. 

Oriental Classic or Mackerel Tabby Adult, Female;
Marked as Wrong Pattern.  JAMES & JAMES-HART’S  ADATESH AMYMAY.  44a.  24-11-07.  Entered as Blue Mackerel Tabby, don’t know why this was thought to be Mackerel, as a mackerel pattern is quite distinctive & should consist of a solid spine line with vertical lines running down the sides, very much like the fish that the pattern is named after, should in my opinion be Blue Spotted Tabby,  38a. Again rather small for an adult, particularly at over a year old.  Rather small kittenish head type, pinched short wedge, slight dip, fair chin, bite a little overshot.  Medium size ears, could be a fraction lower in set & little wider at the base.  Excellent green eyes, though slightly fuller in shape, oriental slant.  Body  though small was firm & weighty for her size, slim legs & small dainty paws, fine tail if rather short.  Tight close fitting coat, very good shorter length, very good texture.  Showing good cheek ribbons, with ‘M’ on the brow, very good leg bracelets, tail rings are good, body pattern whilst not showing the best spotted show no indication whatsoever of being Mackerel, spine line broken, some elongated spots on the sides which are much more obvious when viewed from a distance, pattern would be more apparent if the contrast was more marked as both pattern & ground tend to merge with some agouti invasion also adding to the problem, the pattern being a very dark shade of blue on a marginally paler blue ground.  Condition was excellent, quite a gentle nature. 

AC Persian Novice Adult;
1st  ANGUS’S  PALCHINNO SEANYMPH.  12 2.  10-04-08. Blue-Cream & White , extremely attractive young girl who at only just over 9 months was looking surprisingly mature. Round head, full cheeks, broad muzzle, the skull rounds with & she has a deep stop, short nose, good depth of chin, bite meets. Ears are set low & are a pleasing smaller size as result do not distort form the head type, well furnished interiors, tidy in appearance.  Her eyes ideally could be larger & bolder, but a pleasing round shape nonetheless, excellent deep coppery colour. Body has lovely degree of substance for her young age, low on the legs, round paws, short full brush to the tail.  She has a very good full coat showing good ruff & frill, well prepared, soft fine texture.   Her white areas were clean & bright & contrasted well against the patches of blue & cream, blue chin with small blue flash also on the brow, the remaining patches of blue & cream were well defined.  The cream reasonably soft & a very soft almost sound blue.  Her temperament & condition both excellent.  
2nd  CLARK’S  SHEERBLISS LONGJOHN SILVER.  70 51dw.   23-02-08.  Red Silver Shaded & White Exotic, not 100% convinced about the pattern.  This lad had excellent type & was showing very good size & development for his young age.  Head showing excellent fullness to the cheeks with very good breadth & rounding, broad muzzle, skull well rounded, deep stop, short snub nose, well developed nose leather, good depth chin, bite a little under.  Ears placed well apart & low without distorting the head shape, rounded tips, very neat. Large well open eyes, good round shape & quite bold, the colour still to clear fully, having a muddy ochre orange tone.  Excellent firm muscular body which was well grown & good cobby shape, quite low on the firm well boned legs, round paws, broad moderately short tail.  His coat was dense & stood well away from the body, could ideally be a silkier & softer texture  having a slightly grainier texture as opposed to full of life particularly along the lower back.  The white areas are clean & tidy showing white on all the paws, the body showing some pattern & not an obvious Shaded effect, requiring a clearer silver undercoat further up the hair shaft, the red was also quite bright tone, the overall effect quite dense for a Shaded, hopefully this may improve as he matures more fully, his temperament was very composed & his condition excellent.  
3rd  HOWES’S  HONEYMIST WHITE ESTELLA.  2a.  02-06-07.  Orange Eyed White, quite a dainty but otherwise well proportioned girl who is still showing evidence of head markings & albeit faint these should no longer be evident.  Lovely full coat.  

AC Persian Novice Neuter;
1st  FIDLER’S  HONEYMIST GEORGIANNA.  13.  25-06-07. Blue Cream, excellent bone & substance to this lady.  Good rounded shape to the face, with well developed cheeks, skull well rounded, requires more stop, quite a short nose, good depth chin, bite good but rather sore swollen gums.  Ears placed low & well apart, quite small with well furnished interiors, quite neat & tidy.  Bold well rounded eyes of good larger size, vivid intense coppery orange colour.  Lovely chunky frame, well boned, low on the legs, round paws, full brush to the relatively short . Full coat, with good ruff & frill, generally well prepared but still to strip out a little old coat.  Her colour is quite well intermingled, cream patch on the chin, the blue base colour was a good mid blue tone, not perfectly sound, the cream marginally warm but not excessively so.  Her condition (gums apart) was excellent & she has a very amicable temperament.     
2nd  FIDLER’S  HONEYMIST BOWN BALAIN.  8.  11-06-05.  Brown Tabby, very well grown who had impressive type, but failed on pattern.  Handsome head masculine broad round face, fat full cheeks, lovely rounded skull, fair stop, short nose, chin has excellent depth, bite a little under, some gingivitis.  Ears placed well part & low on the head, rounded tips, reasonably small, good streamers.   Large bold eyes, fully round in shape, deep intense orange colour.  Broad neck, large strong body, good depth & quite a good cobby shape, strong well boned legs, round paws with some tufts,  good full brush tail.  His coat was of excellent length, quit a good soft fine texture, long frill & ruff, required a little more grooming on the tummy.  Good facial markings but the body pattern very suffused & brindled, lacked distinction, with no butterfly, dorsal lines or oysters to speak off, very good leg bracelets, tail rather solid.  The colour required more warmth & the ground colour tended to merge with the pattern.   His physical condition was very good, excellent gentle nature.     

AC British Radius Adult;
1st  LORTON-HOBBS’S  CH LORASTON KEYHOLE-KATIE.  28.   05-07-06.  Blue Cream, looking very mature & impressive with excellent coat.  Lovely face all apple rounded & filled out, with full cheeks, rounded brow, broad muzzle, good chin & bite.  Ears are smaller medium size & most beautifully set fitting well into the head shape  Eyes well open & round in shape, gorgeous deep coppery orange colour.  Compact cobby body shape, with strong well boned medium length legs, round paws, moderately heavy well balanced tail.  Excellent coat, lovely density, very good shorter length & a very good degree of crispness to the texture.  Soft toned blue well intermingled with shades of cream one or tow smaller patches but nothing excessive.  Her condition was super, temperament manageable despite a degree of attitude, so typically Tortie & wilful.   
2nd  WARNES’S  PETTICOTE SUPANOVA.  17.  31-03-07.  Cream, a very attractive well balanced lad for type.  Very well rounded head shape, well rounded & full on the cheeks, brow rounding well, good muzzle, short nose, chin & bite both good.  Ears placed well apart, medium size, marginally wide at the base.  His eyes a little on the smaller side & a touch deep set, the colour excellent bright orange.  Body has good development, good breadth to his chest, well boned legs & large paws, heavy broad medium length tail. Lovely crispy coat texture, thick & dense.  His colour a rather hot sandy shade of cream  as result rather questionable more so due to its soundness, good lack of pattern.  Excellent condition, a very amicable lad.
3rd  NOLAN’S  RAPLEY RAGSANDTATTERS.  21.

British Breeders Kitten, Male;
1st  LORTON-HOBBS’S  LORASTON PIERS-PITSTOP.  31f.  13-09-08.  Cream Bi-Coloured, this lad has most pleasing type for his very young age.  Head showing well rounded shape, fat cheeks, rounded brow, quite a deep break giving quite a typy look, broad muzzle, good chin, bite level. Ears quite small for a young baby, set well part, neat.  Let down a little by the eyes which were rather a tight shape with more slanted appearance than round & open, very good bright orange/ochre developing tone.  Lovely little body, quite chunky for his young age, well boned legs, good paws, broad tapering kitten tail with pointy tip. Coat dense, good length, typically baby soft.  Has inverted white facial marking, with the white on his legs & tummy, the cream slightly arm & with quite an amount of spotted base pattern still to clear, but plenty of time on his side for that.  His condition was excellent, confident little chap.   
2nd  CHADWICK’S  ABELLACHARDEN MIOEMILIO.  16.  13-07-08.  Blue, a very well grown young chap.  Well rounded head type, cheeks round & well filled out, good muzzle, the brow rounds well, moderately short nose, good depth chin, bite okay.  Ears are a little wide at the base, set well apart, medium size.  Eyes have well open round shape, but still with some evidence of green to the inner rim. Body at present a little long but that in fairness is in all probability developmental, he is well grown, touch long t his well boned legs, round paws, broad balanced length tail.  Good degree of density to his coat, reasonable length, very soft at present.  Colour medium blue not quite sound.  Condition & temperament both excellent.
3rd  WORSLEY-WARING’S  SATINMIST SUPPUR SAMSON.  20.  18-08-08.  Brown Tabby, a pleasing kitten with good pattern.  Very pretty face (a little too much so for a boy ),  rounding well, cheeks still to fill out, good muzzle, well rounded brow, straight nose, chin could be deeper, bite good.  Ears place well apart, neat & tidy.  Round well open eyes, still a little too green at the rim.  Small body but not out of keeping with his age, proportionate legs & paws, balanced tail.  Coat still as to be expected very baby soft, reasonable degree of density & good length. Pattern elements are good indeed, traced facial markings, clear ‘M’, hint of thumbprints on the ears, lines over the neck & good dorsals, butterfly over the shoulders, well matched oysters, some brindling, broad leg bracelets & tail bands.  The colour though was very cold & required a degree of warmth to give it lift, but there was still good contrast, well coloured heels, rather pale muzzle & chin area.  Condition very good, a very outgoing lad.   

British Breeders Kitten, Female;
1st  HEMMINGS’S HINDERSLYNE HECATE.  21.  08-07-08.  Black Tortie, very pleasing young miss, very good type.  Lovely looking kitten of excellent type.  Apple rounded head shape, cheeks filling, rounding to the brow, good muzzle, good depth chin, bite level.  Smaller ears set well apart, round on the tips, fitting neatly into the head shape.  Quite large well open eyes, round in shape, very promising muddy coppery tone to the colour.  Body is showing very good development, with well proportioned legs, round paws, quite a heavy well balanced tail.  Her coat is short & dense, marginally soft coat.  Attractive colour, of dense black base with shades of red, 50-50 split chin, red on one side, black on the other, the red coming through well on the body.  Her condition was splendid & she has such a sweet gentle demeanour.   
2nd  MCEWEN’S  PENNYDOWN XCLUSIVE.  39.  12-07-08.  Black Tipped, very pretty & appealing young miss.  Head is showing very good type, with her cheeks starting to round, well developed muzzle, rounded brow, chin requires a little more depth, bite good.  Ears well placed smaller medium size, quite tidy. Lovely eyes (as in inevitably the case with ‘Tipped’), large & very expressive, well open the black pigmented outline enhancing both the size  & the colour, of good bright green.  Body is quite chunky, little finer on the legs, smaller round paws, broad medium length tail. Coat a mite on the longer side & still quite soft, good density.  Even well defined tipping creating a good mantle over the silver undercoat, clear chin, throat, chest, tummy & beneath the tail.  Pink nose again with the required black line round its rim, black lips & paw pads.  Condition was excellent, very gentle nature (hope she keeps it). 
3rd  O’CONNOR’S  HUMBUG MINNIMINX.  20e.  16-09-08.  Brown Tortie Tabby, this kitten had lovely pattern elements & lovely body type.  Head still to round a little more fully, slight muzzle pinch, cheeks starting to fill out, rounded brow, chin & bite both good.  Ears smaller medium size, set well apart, nice tidy appearance.  Eyes good well open shape, eye colour still to attain a more definite orange colour.  Excellent body, beautifully compact, good legs & paws, well proportioned tail.  The coat has very good shorter length & good density, still quite soft but in keeping with her age.  Her pattern is most impressive, well defined cheek stripes, with ‘M’ on the brow, lines over the neck & showing well defined butterfly over the shoulders, good dorsal lines, matching oysters, broad leg bracelet & good tail bands.  Colour has a very good degree of brightness due the tortie which seemed to confine itself to the pattern areas, well contrasted against the paler ground colour.   Her condition  & temperament both excellent.      

Club Class;
Exotic Shorthaired Cat Society;
AC Exotic Kitten;
1st  BASEY-FISHER’S  BIBOUKATZ OLYMPIC-DREAM.  70 3.  12-08-08.  Blue, a lovely kitten of excellent type.  Gorgeous face, beautifully rounded, with filled cheeks, excellent muzzle, well rounded skull, deep stop, short snub nose, the nose leather rather narrow & smaller than I would prefer, deep chin, almost level bite.  Ears spaced well apart & quite low, smaller size fitting well into the head shape.  Eyes though still a muddy ochre hue are large & well rounded, bold appearance.  Very well grown chunky cobby body shape, low on the well boned legs, good size round paws, short broad tail.  Her coat has a beautifully soft & extremely lively texture, plush & dense standing well from he body.  Colour a little unsound & to clear, some tipping present.  Her condition was exemplary & she has such a gentle disposition. 

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Mrs D Harper

Thank you so much to Brenda Barrowman, Sue Deane and all the their cheerful helpers for a most enjoyable show and for all the generous hospitality. There was a very good entry and lots of super cats. Also very many thanks to Heather Boucher for all her expert stewarding and very cheerful company.
TONKINESE ADULT . CC. Mr V. & Mrs C Macey’s, FECHELDEE DAISIE MAY, (74p). F,1.12.06. A pretty girl of fairly good type, she has a slightly narrow head, fairly wide top and large well placed ears, definite dip in profile, firm chin and level bite, lovely bluey green eyes, long firm body, long legs and oval feet, long tail, short fine caramel tortie coat. A sweet girl well presented in excellent condition.  BOB. Mrs M Lorenzo’s, CH ARCHENZO MILLY MOLLY, (74et). F, 9.7 .07. A strong girl of very good type, she has a moderately proportioned wedge head, wide top and large well set ears, good profile break, deep chin and level bite, expressive greeny blue eyes, large firm body, long legs and oval feet, long tail, short fine brown ticked tabby tortie coat, a lovely girl well presented in excellent condition.

BROWN MARBLED BENGAL KITTEN, FEMALE .  1 & BOB. Mrs F Peace’s, BARIJKA TABOO, (76 20). F, 15.6.08. A strong, well grown girl of very good type, she has a gently rounded wedge head which is longer than wide, wide top and large well set ears, profile has just enough break, strong muzzle, deep chin and level bite, green eyes of correct shape and set, long muscular body, long legs and rounded paws, long tail which is just thick enough. Short, dense, luxurious coat with very clear marbled marking of warm dark brown on a golden buff ground, a very pretty and friendly girl well presented in excellent condition.
KORAT NEUTER.  PR & BOB.  Mrs P Pollard’s GR CH & PR CHUASIRI SONG SUDA (34) FN 4.03.05. A  real “ Korat,” overall of very good type, she has a good heart shaped head, wide top and forehead and large well placed ears, correct profile, deep chin and level bite, large expressive green eyes, strong body and legs, oval paws, fair length tail, short, close lying, mid blue coat which is well tipped with silver. A real character well presented in excellent condition.
SINGAPURA NEUTER. PR & BOB. Mrs H LANE’S PR DRASNIAN RAFFLES JEWELS (77) MN 26.07.07 I have met this boy quite a few times, but today he was more difficult than ever to handle. Overall of very good type, he has a large rounded head, good top and large well placed ears, stop in profile, strong muzzle, deep chin and level bite, large green eyes, large strong body, long legs and oval feet, long tail with blunt tip, short warm ivory coat that is all well ticked with sepia on the body, salmon nose with complete liner, cheetah lines, inner leg bars, solid tail tip. As always well presented in excellent condition, but I wish he enjoyed himself more.
 FOREIGN WHITE ADULT  1 but cc/wh. Mrs S& Mr C Hall’s, FURRYFACE SCHNEEWITTCHEN,(35). F,15.01.08 A very pretty girl, but she is very small and immature, she needs a little more time to grow. She has a small even wedge head, lovely top and large well set ears, straight profile, deep chin and level bite, slightly small deep blue eyes, firm body, long legs and oval feet, long tail, slightly long white coat. A very sweet little girl, but in my opinion not quite up to certificate at present, sorry.
ORIENTAL BLACK ADULT. CC & BOB Mrs. BRINDLEY’S SHADOWSQUAD LIBERTY (37) F 17.03.08 A young girl of good type, she has a large slightly pinched wedge head, wide top and large well set ears, straight profile, deep chin and level bite, slightly full green eyes, long firm body, long legs and oval paws, long tail with a little “ something” at the tip. Slightly long black coat. A friendly girl well presented in good condition.
ORIENTAL CINNAMON ADULT, MALE.  CC & BOB. Mrs M Dawe’s, WESTGARTH FOOLSGOLD, (37k). M, 23.3.08.    A huge young boy of very good type, he has a large strong wedge head, lovely top and large well set ears, straight profile, deep chin and level bite, yellowy green eyes of very good shape and set, large, long, strong body, long legs and oval paws, long tapering tail, short virtually sound warm cinnamon coat. A really super lad well presented in excellent condition.
Con for BOB. Mrs L Viggers’, GR.CH SANDTUM SUGARNSPICE, (37k). F.17.03.05 A sweet girl of good type, she has a large wedge head, wide top and large well set ears, almost straight profile, deep chin and level bite, slightly full green eyes, large body, long legs and oval paws, long tail, slightly long fairly sound cinnamon coat. Well presented in good condition.
A.C. ORIENTAL BICOLOUR ADULT . IC & BOB. Mr J& Mrs D Titterall’s, MAMAMIA MISS DIOR, (48e). F, 30.1 0.07 A very pretty girl of very good type, she has a long wedge head, wide top and huge well set ears, straight profile, firm chin and level bite, expressive green eyes of good shape and set, long firm body, long legs and oval paws, long tapering tail, short, glossy, black and bright red tortie coat, with at least a third of white evident, with white on face, all along her underneath   and on all four legs. A most attractive cat well presented in excellent condition. 2. Mrs E Saxon’s, ADAJAN WISTERIA, (48b). F 16. 4.08. A young girl of good type, she has a medium sized wedge head, wide top and large well set ears, almost straight profile, flat chin and level bite, slightly small hazel green eyes, long firm body, long legs and oval paws, long tail with a tiny “pip” at the tip. Short coat  which is mainly white with dark chocolate patches, some scattered white hairs in the solid chocolate areas. A sweet girl well presented in excellent condition.
 A.C. ORIENTAL BICOLOUR KITTEN.   1 & BOB. Mrs S Smith’s. LORICHA SCARAMOUCHE. (48. 40t ). M. 25.10.08. A well grown boy of very good type, he has a large strong wedge head, lovely top and large well set ears, straight profile, deep chin and level bite, deep blue eyes of oriental shape and set, strong muscular body, strong legs and oval feet, long well ringed tail. Good, slightly cold seal tabby points and pale cream body, white on face, bib, shoulders, all along his underneath, and a little on his feet. Short fine kitten coat. A dear little boy well presented in excellent condition.
ORIENTAL SHADED NEUTER .1 but PR w/h. Mrs M Hutchings’   PRWILLHAVETODO IMJUSTDEVINE,  (43e). FN,4.8.07   It is a pity this girl is so very nervous, she is very elegant and of very good overall type, she has a large wedge head, lovely top and large well set ears, straight profile, deep chin and level bite, good green oriental eyes, long muscular body, long legs and oval paws, long tapering tail. Very short, brown tortie tabby coat, the pattern is solid to the roots (a Shaded should  have some sign of the lighter under colour extending up the hair shaft) if she was ticked she should not have any visible tabby pattern on her body. So it is difficult to know what she really is, so I have to withhold a certificate, sorry.   Well presented in excellent condition.

CARAMEL POINT SIAMESE ADULT, MALE .CC. Mrs C Bowles-Gowdy’s, GR CH TINTALLY MAFDET –ESQUIRE,(24n). M. 24.12.05  A dear boy of good type and a lovely nature, he has a large strong wedge head, wide top and large ears which at times he holds a little low, straight profile, firm chin and level bite, deep blue oriental eyes, long strong body, long legs and oval feet, long tail, very dark blue based caramel points and very shaded body, still just enough contrast, slightly long coat of good texture. Such a friendly boy well presented in excellent condition. BOB. Mrs G Baughan’s, GR CH MAPU FORGETMENOT, (24n).F, 1 0.4.07  Such a pretty girl of very good overall type, she has a neat wedge head, lovely top and large well set ears, straight profile, deep chin and level bite, lovely deep blue very expressive oriental eyes, long firm body, long legs and oval feet, long tapering tail, pale, lilac based, caramel points and off white body so clear contrast, short fine coat. A very sweet girl well presented in excellent condition.
TABBY POINT SIAMESE ADULT, MALE . CC & BOB.  Ms E Harrington’s, IMP GR CH HELLFIRE CASTASPELL,(32.10). M.26.11.03.   An old friend looking really good, and very pleased with his double pen!!  Overall of very good type, he has a large strong wedge head. Very wide top and large well set ears, straight profile, deep chin and level bite, deep blue oriental eyes, long strong body, long legs and oval feet, long well ringed tail, good apricot tabby points, some shading on his off white body, still plenty of contrast, slightly long coat of very good texture. Such a dear boy well presented in excellent condition.  2.Mrs M Dawe’s, CH BARBECCO STAYWITH ME. (32.5).M, 18.9.06. A strong boy of good type, he has a large strong wedge head, wide top and large well set ears, straight profile, deep chin and untidy bite, oriental eyes of fairly deep blue, long strong body, long legs and oval feet. Long tail, bright red tabby points and some shading on his off white body, still enough contrast, coat a little long but of good texture. A friendly boy well presented in good condition.
 TABBY POINT SIAMESE ADULT, FEMALE. CC. Mrs C Bowles-Gowdy’s, MAFDET ROSE ROYCE,(32.1). F,8.11.07 A real character!! Overall of very good type, she has a large neat wedge head, lovely top and large well set ears, straight profile, deep chin and level bite, slightly full, at times, deep blue eyes, long muscular body, long legs and oval feet, long well ringed tail. Dark seal tabby points and shaded body, still just enough contrast, short fine coat. She is so full of character!! Well presented in excellent condition.
A.C. SIAMESE OR BALINESE PREMIER (GR PR), MALE . GR.PR. Ms. E Harrington’s, PR LOLUJA CASTINGASPELL. (32.10). MN. 8.9.07 This boy certainly had the best “ PURR” in the show !!! overall of very good type, he has a large, slightly long wedge head, wide top and large well set ears, straight profile, firm chin and level bite, expressive deep blue eyes of oriental shape and set, long strong body, long legs and oval feet, long tapering tail, very good apricot tabby points, some shading on his off white coat, still plenty of contrast, short fine coat. A real character well presented in excellent condition. Res. Gr. PR. Mrs M Hutchings’ PRWILLHAVETODO SIR PERCY, (24n). WIN, 27.5.06. A huge boy of very good type and a super nature, he has a large strong wedge head, wide top and large well set ears, straight profile, firm chin and level bite, fairly good blue, oriental eyes, huge body, long legs and oval feet, long tail, dark caramel points and some shading on his off white body, still enough contrast, fairly short coat of excellent texture, such a friendly boy well presented in excellent condition.
A.C. SIAMESE OR BALINESE PREMIER (GR PR), FEMALE  . GR.PR. Dr F Martin’s, GR CH&GR PR. ABICASA CARMINA BURANA.(24c). FN. 13.2.07. A very pretty girl of very good overall type, she has a large strong wedge head, lovely top and large well set ears, straight profile, firm chin and level bite, deep blue oriental eyes, large body, long legs and neat feet, long tail, good lilac points and only a little shading on her off white coat so still very good contrast, short fine coat, a lovely girl well presented in excellent condition.   Res. GR.PR. Mrs C Meek’s, PR SHERMESE CHINA DOLL. (24). FN. 8.6.07.  Another very pretty girl who ran the winner very close, she has a large even wedge head, lovely top and large well set ears, almost straight profile, at present she has a small nose bump, deep chin and level bite, deep blue eyes of oriental shape and set, long firm body, long legs and neat feet, long tapering tail, good seal points and some shading on her cream body, still enough contrast, fairly short coat of good texture, a sweet girl well presented in excellent condition.
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Diana Harper

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AC BURMESE CHAMPION F
A super class of girls in this class today.
GCC WOODLEY’S CH HONPUSS MASHONA 27A F 25/3/02  Good width to gently rounded top of head, between ears of good size, shape & set. Short, wide, well balanced wedge, tapering to blunt muzzle. In profile, flattish brow, good break & level chin of correct depth. Expressive pale yellow eyes of excellent size, shape & set, showing typical Burmese expression. Muscular girl of good size with elegant limbs, oval paws, & tail of good shape, correct length to balance, with paintbrush tip. Short close lying coat of mid-toned blue, with correct silvering, in good condition. A lovely girl of super temperament, a real pleasure to handle & judge.
RES GCC KING’S JANAGAR NIAGARA FALLS 27B F 5/2/04  Attractive girl of almost 5 years. Top of head is gently rounded with good width between well set ears of good size & shape. Short wide well balanced wedge, tapering to blunt muzzle. Lustrous yellow eyes of good size, shape & set. In profile, flattish brow, good break, nose rolls away fractionally at tip, & level chin of good depth. Muscular girl of good size, with tail of good shape, with paintbrush tip, short to balance. Short close lying coat of even cool-toned chocolate. Another friendly girl with excellent manners!
BLUE BURMESE KITTEN
1 BOB ROBINSON’S KIMKARLIM ASTRAL-STAR 27A F 15/10/08  A sweet baby of 15 weeks. Gently rounded top of head has good width between ears of good size, shape & set. Short wedge has adequate width & tapers to blunt muzzle. Pale yellow eyes of good shape & set, I would have liked them to be a little larger but she was very reluctant to open them fully. Profile shows gently rounded brow, good break & level chin of correct depth. Elegant kitten of good size, with elegant limbs & oval paws, tail of good shape, just short to balance. Close lying coat of mid blue, just a little long at present, with correct silvering. Promising baby, well presented.
BROWN BURMESE NEUTER, M
BOB only TIMBERLAKE’S UK & IMP GR PR SYKRIS CHEZACER 27 MN 27/7/01  Stunning boy of superb temperament. Good width to gently rounded top of head, between ears of good size, shape & set. with a short wide well balanced wedge, tapering to blunt muzzle. Expressive yellow eyes of excellent size shape & set. In profile, slightly rounded brow, good break, nose has slight bump, level chin on correct depth. Big muscular boy with strong proportionate limbs, large oval paws, tail of good shape, just slightly short to balance. Close lying coat of warm dark brown, in excellent condition, just a fraction long & with a couple of scattered white hairs.
1 PC ROBERTSHAW’S PR KYMIAN SATCHMO 27 MN 21/8/07 Top of head is gently rounded, with good width between ears of good size, shape & set. Short wide well balanced wedge tapering to blunt muzzle. Expressive chartreuse eyes of good size, shape & set. In profile, flattish brow, good break, nose has slight bump & rolls away fractionally at the leather, & chin has good depth but recedes slightly. A weighty lad of 17 months, a little plump, with strong proportionate limbs, & tail of good shape & length to balance, with paintbrush tip. Close lying coat of rich dark brown is a little long with a few scattered white hairs, in good condition. A nice boy, a little on edge when out of his pen

CHOCOLATE BURMESE NEUTER M

BOB only WEALE’S UK & IMP GR PR SYLPS HERCULES 27B MN 17/6/00 Super boy with great temperament. Slightly rounded top of head has good width between well set ears of good size & shape. Short wide well balanced wedge tapers to blunt muzzle. Lustrous pale yellow eyes of excellent size, shape & set. Profile shows flattish brow, good break, nose rolls away fractionally at leather, level chin of good depth. Big muscular lad with strong proportionate limbs, tail of good shape, just slightly short to balance. Short close lying coat of warm mid toned chocolate, with excellent satin-like texture.
1 PC ELLIS’S IMP GR PR MAINMAN APOLLO 27B MN 21/5/04  Another lovely boy with a super friendly temperament, very unlucky today to meet the BOB winner. Top of head is gently rounded with good width between ears of good size, shape & set. Short wide well balanced wedge, tapering to blunt muzzle. Expressive chartreuse eyes of excellent size, shape & set. Profile shows slightly rounded brow, good break & level chin of correct depth. Big muscular lad, tending a little to plumpness, with tail of good shape which is short to balance. Short close lying coat of warm medium chocolate, in good condition.
AC BURMESE MAIDEN ADULT
1 BRININGER’S KARRIEWHITCHIT OLIVERIA 27C F 3/3/08  Gently rounded top of head has good width between ears that are quite large at present, & of good shape & set. Short wide balanced wedge, tapering to blunt muzzle. Expressive yellow eyes of good size, shape & set. In profile, rounded brow, good break, & level chin of correct depth. Compact muscular girl, with elegant limbs, tail of good shape that is slightly short to balance. Short close lying coat of pinky toned lilac, in good condition. A lovely girl.
2 MACOY’S KYMIAN WESTON 27 M 22/3/08  Nice friendly lad of 10 months. Top of head is gently rounded with good width between ears pf good size, set & shape. Wedge has good width but is fractionally long for balance at present, tapering to blunt muzzle. Expressive yellow eyes of good size, shape & set. Profile shows flattish profile, good break, nose rolls away a little at the tip,  & level chin of good depth. Well grown muscular lad who is maturing nicely, with tail of good shape, just slightly short to balance. Short close lying coat of rich dark brown, with a few scattered white hairs, in good condition.
3 KEMPE’S OAKENSHIELD ANNA KARENINA 27D F 14/4/08  Gently rounded top of head between well set ears of good size, a little wide at the base. Wedge has good width but is fractionally long for balance at present, tapering to rounded, slightly narrow muzzle. Lustrous yellow eyes of good size, shape & set. In profile, gently rounded brow, good break, nose rolls away fractionally at the leather, & level chin of good depth. Elegant compact girl, still very kittenish, with elegant limbs & tail of good shape, with paintbrush tip, short to balance. Short close lying coat of satin texture, rich red, with broken necklace, in good condition.
AC BURMESE KITTEN, M
1 JARVIS’S KYMIAN YOUNGSTAR 27F M 15/7/08  Super friendly lad of 6 months. Top of head is gently rounded, with good width between well set ears of good size & shape. Short wide balanced wedge tapers to blunt muzzle. Expressive yellow eyes of good size, shape & set. In profile, gently rounded brow, adequate break, & level chin of correct depth. A little acne on his chin. Muscular boy of good size, with proportionate limbs & tail of good shape which is short to balance. Short close lying coat of warm cream showing correct powdering effect, with a few slight smudges on the limbs. A lovely boy.
2 SAUNDERS’ PAPAGENA YESLOW WOLSEY 27C M 1/9/08 Attractive little lad, not at all happy this afternoon & grumbling non-stop! Well grown kitten with fair width between ears which are quite open at the base & held a little high. Short wide balanced wedge, tapering to blunt muzzle. Lustrous yellow eyes of good size, shape & set. Muscular boy of good size, with large feet & tail of good shape, just slightly short to balance. Close lying coat of pinky lilac, a little long at present and in excellent condition.
3 DELL’S KUPRO CREAM SALIX 27F M 10/5/08  Well grown lad of 8 months. Good width to top of head between ears of good size, shape & set. Short wide balanced wedge tapering to blunt muzzle. Expressive yellow eyes of fair shape & good size & set. Profile shows rounded brow, good break & level chin of correct depth. Compact, weighty boy  with proportionate limbs & tail of good shape, just slightly short to balance. Short close lying coat of nicely powdered cream, with a few smudges on the limbs, in excellent condition. Super friendly boy.
AC BURMESE KITTEN, F
A class of super kittens.
1 DELL’S KUPRO RED SASSENFRAS 27D F 10/5/08  Good sized girl of 8 months. Top of head has good width between well set ears of good size and shape. Short wide well balanced wedge, tapering to blunt muzzle. Lustrous yellow eyes of good size, shape & set. In profile, rounded brow, good break & level chin of correct depth. Muscular elegant girl with elegant limbs, & tail of good shape, just slightly short to balance. Close lying coat of rich red with a few smudges on the limbs, just a little long at present. A lovely girl.
2 BRININGER’S OYIBO KARRIE-WHITCHIT 27B F 6/9/08  Super friendly baby of 4 months. Good width to top of head, between ears of good size, shape & set. Short wide balanced wedge, tapering to blunt muzzle. Expressive yellow eyes of good size, shape & set. Profile shows rounded brow, good break & firm chin. Elegant kitten with proportionate limbs & tail of correct length but a little whippy in shape. Short close lying coat of warm even pale chocolate, in good condition.
3 DEWHURST’S SKAMPAWS MORNING CLOUD 27C F 10/8/08  An elegant kitten of 5 months. Good width to top of head between well set ears. Short wide balanced wedge, tapering to blunt muzzle. Yellow eyes of good size, shape & set.  Muscular elegant kitten, with elegant limbs & tail of good shape & correct length to balance. Plenty of growing to do but I would like her to have been a little larger. Close lying oat of pinky lilac is a little long at present, in very good condition. A lovely little girl.
AC BURMESE LIMIT KITTEN
1 HENRY’S ADATEBU NICA’S DREAM 27F F 21/5/08  Gently rounded top of head has good width between large ears of good shape & set. Short wide balanced wedge, tapering to blunt muzzle. Expressive yellow eyes of good size, shape & set. Profile shows flattish brow, good break & level chin of good depth. Elegant kitten of good size, with proportionate limbs & tail of good shape with paintbrush tip, short to balance. Close lying coat of hot cream is still a little long, in good condition. A nice girl, not very happy out of her pen this afternoon.
AC BURMESE SPECIAL LIMIT KITTEN
1 JARVIS’S KYMIAN YOUNGSTAR
2 DELL’S KUPRO RED SASSENFRAS
AC BURMESE LIMIT NEUTER
1 GLANVILLE-MORRIS’S TYPHA FABERGE 27C MN 3/4/08  Super lad of 9 months. Good width & slight muscle dip to top of head between well set ears of good size & shape. Short wide well balanced wedge, tapering to blunt muzzle. Expressive chartreuse eyes of good size, shape & set. Well grown muscular boy with strong proportionate limbs & tail which is a fraction thick in shape, & slightly short to balance. Close lying coat of medium blue with good silvering, is still a little long at present. Well presented, a lovely boy.
AC BURMESE SPECIAL LIMIT NEUTER
1 TIMBERLAKE’S UK & IMP GR PR SYKRIS CHEZACER
2 MAY’S ARABRAB TUHUNGA 27A MN 22/3/08   A well grown boy of 10 months. Top of head has good width between well set ears, Wedge has good width & length for balance, tapering to blunt muzzle. Striking eyes of good size, shape & set are of an intense yellow. In profile, flattish brow, good break & level chin of correct depth. Big muscular lad with proportionate limbs & tail of good shape & correct length to balance. Close lying coat of dark blue has good silvering, in good condition, just a little long at present. A nice boy, although much happier to stay in his pen this afternoon.

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Mrs P Hutchison

I would like to thank Brenda, Sue & the Committee for the kind invitation to judge at this friendly well run show.  I had come down with a nasty throat infection the day before and was literally “dying” on the morning of the show.    Apologies to exhibitors for not hanging around after judging, as I had totally lost my voice by midday!!  My extreme thanks to my steward Gareth Dew, who not only calmly handled the cats with care, but whom nurtured me through my day and plied me with fluids!!  His good company kept me surviving to the end – I can’t thank you enough Gareth!
LILAC BURMESE ADULT MALE:
1 CC Withheld LOWE’s RUSELLA OCEANUS   27c M (14.1.07).  Very immature looking rangy lad.  Gently rounded top of head.  Slightly large ears, very wide at the base, held a little high, needs more width in between.  Medium wedge with muzzle pinch.  Eyes are set well apart, good shape and size, pale chartreuse in colour.   Flat brow.  Poor nose break.  Bump on nose, firm chin, level bite.  Long rangy body of good weight.  Strong legs and oval paws.  Tail has paintbrush tip, good shape, short to balance.   His coat is long but lies well and has a good texture.  Pale lilac though a little blue toned with a more contrasted darker blue toned mask.  Sweet natured chap.   Well presented.       
Considered for BOB:  Alger-Street’s CH Typha Buffoonbilly 27c M (27.5.02)   Very masculine jowly boy of fantastic temperament!  Nice size ears well set with correct forward tilt. Gently rounded top of head. Short wide wedge, blunt muzzle.  Expressive eyes are set well apart, good shape and size, yellow in colour – especially when we got him to open them!  Rounded brow.  Fair nose break, very slight rolls off at tip.  Receding chin, level gums!  Muscular chap of good weight.  Strong legs and oval paws.  Tail of good shape, paintbrush tip, short to balance.  Coat is long but is of a good texture and shine, though needs a little more grooming.  Nice even lilac, though a little blue toned.  What a fabulous cuddly temperament for an entire boy – just wanted to be cuddled!  Well presented.
LILAC BURMESE ADULT FEMALE:
1CC   BRININGER’S KARRIEWHITCHIT OLIVERIA 27c F (3.3.8).  Young girl of quite good type and of sweet temperament.  Gently rounded top of head.  Large ears well set with correct forward tilt.  Short wide wedge and nice blunt muzzle.  Expressive eyes are set well apart, good shape and set, yellow in colour.  She has a good Burmese expression.  Rounded brow.  Fair nose break.   Tiny roll off at tip.  Firm chin, level bite.  Rangy girl but of good weight.  Dainty legs and spoon shaped paws.  Tail of good shape, paintbrush tip, short to balance.    Coat short and close lying, good texture and shine.  Nice even lilac with good pinky hue.  Sweet lass, well presented.
BOB to ALGER-STREET’S CH TYPHA DAISYCHAIN   27c  F  (23.4.7).   Calling tart with the most super expression!  Petite but balanced girl.  Gently rounded top of head.  Nice size ears well set with correct forward tilt.  Short wide wedge, lovely blunt muzzle.  Expressive eyes set well apart, good shape and size, yellow in colour.   Rounded brow.   Good depth of head.  Excellent nose break, straight nose, firm chin (acne present!)  level bite.  Muscular girl of good weight calling madly.  Dainty legs and neat spoon shaped paws.  Tail of good shape, paintbrush tip, short to balance.  Coat short and close lying, good texture and shine.  Super even lilac with excellent pinky hue.  Sweet lass with naughty expression – I bet she is trouble at home!   Well presented. 
BROWN TORTOISESHELL BURMESE NEUTER:
1PC & BOB  JARVIS’ GR CH & PR KYMIAN LOTTIE   27e  FN   (21.10.99).   Mature looking girl with good expression.   Nice size ears well set with correct forward tilt.  Short wide wedge and nice blunt muzzle.  Eyes are expressive, set well apart, good shape and size, chartreuse in colour.  Flat brow.  Good nose break.  Nose rolls off at very tip.  Firm chin, level bite.  Weighty girl with large waistline, but middle aged spread allowed at her age!   Dainty legs and spoon shaped paws.  Tail of good shape paintbrush tip, short to balance.  Coat is short and close, super texture and shine.  Pretty brown tortie girl with a dark ‘saddle’ across her back.  Hissy miss upset by girl next door.  Well presented.
ORIENTAL BLACK KITTEN:
1 & BOB  PARTRIDGE’S NUTROSTAR MAMMA MIA  37  F  (8.6.8). Stylishly pretty girl though she was very timid and not showing herself to her best advantage.  Nice top.  Large wide based flared ears well set.  Medium length well balanced wedge.  Oriental shaped eyes, slanting towards her nose, pale emerald green in colour.  In profile, she has a straight nose, firm chin, level bite.  Elegant neck.  Muscular svelte body of good weight.  Slender legs and oval paws.  Tail long and tapering, balances.  Coat short and lies well, good texture and shine.  Jet black in colour and sound to the roots.  Odd white hair on neck and one on her left hind leg.  Sweet natured girl but very nervous. 
2  SAXON’S SHADOWSQUAD KONNIE   37  F  (4.7.8).  Sweet natured girl.  Large wide based ears, held a little high, prefer more width in between.  Long wedge, but has a muzzle pinch.  Eyes are set well apart, but are a little round in shape, nice emerald green in colour.  In profile, straight nose, firm chin, level bite.  Elegant neck.  Long svelte body of good weight.  Slender legs and oval paws.  Tail long and tapering, balances.  Tail very bony to touch, can feel all the vertebrae and she has a pip at the very end.  Coat short and close, with good sheen.  Jet black and sound to the roots.  Nice nature.  Well presented. 
ORIENTAL BLUE KITTEN:
2 – 1 & BOB Withheld   PARTRIDGE’S NUTROSTAR BLUE-VELVET   37a  F  (18.6.08).   Another very timid girl not showing herself to her best advantage.  Strong top.  Large wide based flared ears, well set.  Good length wedge with muzzle pinch present.  Eyes are set well apart, slanting towards her nose, but are round in shape, vivid emerald green in colour.  In profile she has a straight nose, slightly receding chin, level bite.  Elegant neck.  Long svelte body of good weight.  Slender legs and oval paws.  Tail long and tapering balances.  Coat is short and close lying, medium blue but is unsound, particularly over her sides.   She also has a cluster of white hairs in her bikini line.  Noisy girl lacking confidence.  Well presented. 
ORIENTAL TICKED TABBY KITTEN:
1 & BOB   WILDON’S SUNJADE SILKMOTH   45k  F  (15.10.08).   Stylishly typy girl – my first wow of the day!  Strong top.  Wide based flared ears well set.  Medium length well balanced wedge.  Oriental eyes are slanting towards her nose, set well apart, grass green in colour.  In profile, straight nose, firm chin, level bite.  Elegant neck.  Long svelte body of good weight.  Slender legs and oval paws.  Tail long and tapering, balances.  Coat very short and fine and close lying with excellent texture and sheen.  Super even ticking with three clear bands of colour on each hair shaft.  Darker dorsal spine line.  Fab tabby rings on her tail and solid tail tip.  Clear head markings with ‘M’ on her forehead, and lovely cheek markings.  White correctly showing on lips and lower jaw.  Two broken necklaces.  Nicely barred limbs and spotty tummy.  Markings are warm cinnamon brown on a warm light cinnamon ground coat.  She was a little timid, but we gave her a cuddle to reassure her.  Will watch her progress with interest – promising kitten!  Well presented. 
AV FOREIGN RADIUS ADULT:
1  LORENZO’S CH ARCHENZO MILLY MOLLY   74et  F  (9.7.7),  brown tortie/tabby Tonkinese.   Nicely balanced girl.  Gently rounded top of head with good width in between.   Medium sized ears broad at base pricked forward, well set.  Moderate wedge with slight whisker pinch.  Large and expressive almond shaped eyes, set well apart, bluish green in colour.  In profile, slight nose break, firm chin, level bite.  Medium body of good weight.  Slender legs and oval paws.  Tail medium length, tapering, balances.  Coat short and close lying, with good shine.  Attractive tortie tabby markings.  Sweet natured girl.  Well presented. 
2  TAYLOR’S CH ELANAY TIARELLA NOBILL      72 45q  F  (3.9.6).  Brown Asian ticked tabby with Burmese colour restriction.  Grumpy lass.  Gently rounded top of head.  Slightly large ears well set with correct forward tilt.  Super expressive eyes set well apart, top lid curving towards the nose, fuller more rounded lower lid, chartreuse in colour, giving typical expression.  Short wide wedge, but is a little fine in the muzzle.  Flat brow.  Fair nose break.  Firm chin, level bite.  Muscular lass of good weight.  Slim legs and oval paws.  Tail medium thickness, tapering to a rounded tip, short to balance.  Coat is short and close lying with good gloss.  The coat is evenly ticked with two bands of colour.  Darker spine line.  Nice ‘M’ on forehead, rings on legs and one unbroken necklace.  Rich warm seal brown markings on a creamy beige groundcoat. Nice brown tail tip.  Not a happy girl.  Well presented. 
3  LONG’S KERRYDOWN MOONDUST   76b30  M  (15.4.8).
AV FOREIGN VISITORS ADULT:
1  CROFT’S SILVERSMOKE POCAHONTAS   73 41b   F  (15.5.7)  Chocolate classic tabby Ocicat.  Wow what an absolute stunner!  Her head shape gives a super ‘wild’ appearance.  Nice modified wedge with broad muzzle and slight squareness.   Slight dip in profile.  Moderate whisker pinch.  Eyes are large though a little round in shape, but she was very timid.  Large ears wide at the base, rounded tips.  Muscular and solid body.  Slender legs and oval paws.  Tail long and tapering, balances.  Coat short, satiny with a fabulous sheen.  Lovely warm even chocolate, with the most fabulously clear classic tabby pattern.  Clear butterfly and oysters on both sides.  Will watch her progress with interest.  Well presented. 
2  SELLMAN’S GR CH KINABALU SWEET SAPPHIRE   72  F  (11.7.04)   Bombay.   Sweet this girl was not!  She was a foul tempered baggage!  Super type lass.  Gently rounded top of head.  Nice size ears well set with correct forward tilt.  Short wide wedge and blunt muzzle.  Expressive eyes are set well apart, top lid slanting towards her nose, fuller and more rounded lower lid.  Chartreuse in colour.  Flat brow.  Excellent nose break.  Straight nose, firm chin, level bite.  Weighty girl.  Dainty legs and spoon shaped paws.  Tail tapering in shape, but is short to balance.    Coat is short and close lying, smooth and fab satin-like appearance.  Jet black and sound to the roots.  She was a hissing and nibbling madam, not easy to handle!  Well presented.
3  TURNER’S ELMYRA KINABALU   72  M  (12.2.7)  Bombay.   Handsome friendly chap. 
AV FOREIGN VISITORS ADULT:
1  BUSSEY’S TAHIRAH ROXANNE  68 43s   F  (30.1.8)  Black silver shaded Tiffanie.  Super girl of fabulous type.  Gently rounded top of head.  Nice size ears well set with correct forward tilt.  Super ear tufts.  Short wide wedge, nice blunt muzzle.  Expressive eyes are set well apart, top lid slanting towards her nose, rounder and fuller lower lid, yellow in colour.  Would prefer them just ever so slightly larger for perfection.  Super expression.  Rounded brow.  Good nose break, straight nose, firm chin, level bite.  Good weight, muscular and firm.  Nice size legs – nicely slender and oval paws.  Tail of good shape, with a fabulous plume.  Coat is long fine and silky lying flat to the body.  Evenly shaded with good silver undercoat.  Nice brick red nose!  Pretty friendly girl.  Well presented.
2  TERRY’S CORSICAN BERRICK   76 20  M  (18.8.07)  Black marbled Bengal.  Handsome chap with super marbled pattern.  Broad medium wedge with good rounded contours. Broad and large nose, with puffed nose leather.  Full broad muzzle, pronounced whisker pads.  Gently curve to nose.  Medium wide based ears, rounded tips, well set.  Oval shaped eyes slanting towards the base of the ear.  Long sleek and muscular body.  Strong legs and rounded paws.  Tail of medium length, rounded tip balances.  Coat is short and luxurious and soft.   Lovely spectacles encircling his eyes and clear ‘M’ on forehead.    Clear scarab on the back of his head.  Clear distinct swirled patches with sharp outlines.  Nicely spotted tummy.    Rings on legs and tail.  Super tempered chap.  Well presented.   
3  DARBY’S SILVERSMOKE MIRACLE   23  F  (11.1.8)   Usual Abyssinian.
AV FOREIGN ADOLESCENT NEUTER:
1   BOLLON’S WOTHORPE AGA KHAN   76 30  MN  (27.3.8)  super type chap, but foul tempered!  Broad medium wedge with broad muzzle and rounded chin.  Pronounced whisker pads, and gentle curve to nose.  Firm chin, level bite.   Large ears wide at base, with rounded tips.  Eyes are large and oval and well set.   His body is firm, muscular and sleek.  Strong legs and rounded paws.  Tail is medium length, thick and even, balances.  Coat is short, dense and soft to touch.  Large, well formed, distinct rosettes present, spotty tummy and rings on legs and tail.  Nice gold dusting present. 
2  ROWAN & SMITH’S MEMPHIS OSIRIS SETH  78 36 MN  (9.3.8)  Smoke Egyptian Mau.   Nice smoke Mau with lovely “worried” look.  Medium length rounded wedge.  Rounded muzzle.  Gentle contour to the nose in profile.  Medium ears, broad at the base, set slightly high.  Needs more width in between.  Eyes are round, gooseberry green in colour.  Firm chin, level bite.  Muscular firm body.    Slender legs and dainty paws.  Tail is thick at the base, medium length balances.  Coat is short and close lying with good sheen, fine and silky.  Good silver undercoat tipped with black.   Good contrast between the groundcoat and the spots which are clear and distinct.    Sweet chap.  Well presented.
3  SMITH’S PHILOKALIA DEE MONIQUE   33a36   FN  (8.11.7)  smoke Devon
AC BURMESE ADULT MALE:
1  RUSSELL’S GR CH ASHAYZEN HISFATHERS EYES  (TICA TGC)   27   M   (16.1.4)   Handsome chap.  Gently rounded top of head.  Nice size ears well set with correct forward tilt.  Short wide wedge and nice blunt muzzle. Super jowly lad.  Eyes are set well apart, of good shape and size, chartreuse in colour (when he decides he can be bothered to open them!)  rounded brow.  Excellent nose break.  Straight nose, firm chin, level bite.  Muscular chap of good weight.  Strong legs and oval paws.  Tail of good shape, paintbrush tip, short to balance.  Coat short and close, good texture and shine.  Warm even seal brown.  Super cuddly teddy bear with pleasant temperament to match. Well presented.
2  LOWE’S RUSELLA OCEANUS   27c  M  (14.1.7)
AC BURMESE ADULT FEMALE:
1  WHYATT’S TYPHA WARRIORPRINCESS   27j   F  (5.3.7)   super lilac tortie with the most fabulous evil expression!  Gently rounded top of head.  Nice size ears well set with correct forward tilt.  Short wide wedge and nice blunt muzzle.  Expressive eyes are set well apart, good shape and size, yellow in colour.  Rounded brow.  Excellent nose break.  Nose rolls off very slightly at tip.  Firm chin, level bite.  Acne present on chin.  Firm muscular body.  Slender legs and oval paws.  Tail of good shape, paintbrush tip, short to balance.  Coat short and close lying, with good texture and shine.  Pretty lilac tortie with good mingling of colours.  Sweet girl.  Well presented. 
2  KING’S GR CH CATAMARIAN ASHANTI   27  F  (7.12.2),  gently rounded top of head.  Nice size ears well set with correct forward tilt.  Short wide wedge and nice blunt muzzle.  Eyes are set well apart, good shape and size, chartreuse in colour.  Rounded brow, good nose break, very slight roll off at tip.  Slightly receding chin. Level bite.  Muscular lass of good weight.  Dainty legs and spoon shaped paws.  Tail of good shape, paintbrush tip, short to balance.  Coat short and close lying.  Nice even seal brown with good shine.  Sweet temperament.  Well presented. 
3  WOODLEY’S HONPUSS CARELESS WHISPA   27g  F  (29.7.6)
AC BURMESE DEBUTANTE ADULT:
1  DEWHURST’S ISAJEN SKAMPAWS MAGIC   27b  M  (15.3.8)  handsome young chap.  Gently rounded top of head.  Nice size ears well set with correct forward tilt.  Short wide wedge and nice blunt muzzle.  Eyes are expressive, set well apart, good shape and size, yellow in colour.  Rounded brow, excellent nose break, nose rolls off at tip.  Firm chin, level bite.  Muscular lad of good weight.  Strong legs and oval paws.  Tail of good shape, paintbrush tip balances.  Coat short and close lying, good texture and shine.  Nice warm even chocolate. Nice expression.  Sweet lad.  Well presented.
2  MACOY’S KYMIAN WESTON    27  M  (22.3.8),   gently rounded top of head.  Nice size ears well set with correct forward tilt.  Short wide wedge and nice blunt muzzle.  Eyes are set well apart, good shape and size, chartreuse in colour.  Flat brow. Excellent nose break, straight nose, firm chin, level bite.  Muscular chap of good weight. Strong legs and oval paws.  Tail of good shape, paintbrush tip, balances.  Coat short and close with good shine.  Warm seal brown but his coat is a little patchy at present.  Soppy daft chap.  Well presented. 
3  KEMPE’S OAKENSHIELD ANNA KARENINA   27d  F  (14.4.8)

AC BURMESE NEUTER MALE:
1  ROBERTSHAW’S PR KYMIAN SATCHMO   27  MN   (21.8.7).  Handsome brown chappie.  Gently rounded top of head.  Slightly large ears well set with correct forward tilt.  Short wide wedge and nice blunt muzzle.  Eyes are expressive, set well apart, nice shape, chartreuse in colour, but would prefer them slightly larger in size for perfection.  Flat brow.  Good nose break.  Nose rolls off at tip.  Firm chin, level bite.  Large muscular boy of good weight.  Strong legs and oval paws.  Tail of good shape, paintbrush tip, balances.  Coat is short and close lying, excellent sheen.  Warm even seal brown.  Grumbly but sweet lad.  Well presented.
2  MAY’S ARABRAB TOHUNGA   27a  MN  (22.3.8),   gently rounded top of head.  Large ears well set with correct forward tilt.  Short wide wedge, nice blunt muzzle.  Eyes are set well apart, good shape and size, yellow in colour.  Flat brow, fair nose break, nose rolls off at tip, receding chin, level bite.  Muscular chap of good weight.  Strong legs and oval paws.  Tail of good shape, paintbrush tip, short to balance.  Coat is short and close lying, even slate blue with good silvering on the extremities.    Sweet lad.  Well presented.
3  BUIST’S GR PR ADMEWBU BILBO BAGGINS  27  MN  (10.5.2)  super type cuddly bear whom today was undershot. 
AC BURMESE NEUTER FEMALE:
1  KEMPE’S UK GR CH & PR OAKENSHIELD ACORN   27d  FN  (8.4.98).   My old friend in superb condition for her age and looking fabulous!  Gently rounded top of head.  Nice size ears well set with correct forward tilt.  Short wide wedge, nice blunt muzzle.  Expressive eyes are set well apart, of good shape and size, chartreuse in colour.  Flat brow.  Excellent nose break.  Straight nose, firm chin, level bite.  Rather large girl with huge waistline!  Dainty legs and spoon shaped paws.  Tail of good shape, paintbrush tip, but obviously short to balance.  Coat is short and close lying, super texture and shine.  Pale even tangerine, clear.  Purring and enjoying her day out.  An absolute pleasure to judge as usual! 
2  COWAN’S GR CH & PR AMBASKIN LITTLE POPPET   27b  FN  (31.3.00),  another old friend of mine, also looking super today!  Gently rounded top of head.  Slightly large ears well set with correct forward tilt.  Short wide wedge and blunt muzzle.  Expressive eyes are set well apart, good shape and size, chartreuse in colour.  Flat brow.  Excellent nose break, straight nose, firm chin, level bite.  Another large girl with large waistline!  Dainty legs and spoon shaped paws.  Tail of good shape, paintbrush tip, short to balance.  Coat is short and close lying, good texture and shine. Warm even chocolate.  Sweet lass.  Well presented. 
Two fabulous examples of the Burmese breed!
AC ORIENTAL MAIDEN ADULT:
1  WALTER’S NUTROSTAR APRILMOON   37e  F  (30.4.8)  Oriental tortie.     Stylish lass with pretty blaze.  Strong top of head.  Large wide based flared ears well set.  Good length well balanced wedge.  Oriental eyes are set well apart, slanting towards her nose, grass green in colour.  In profile she has a straight nose, firm chin level bite.  Elegant neck.  Svelte body of good weight.  Slender legs and oval paws.  Tail long and tapering in shape, but does not balance.  Super short, close lying coat.  All feet broken in colour.  Jet black with shades of dark and light red.  Red tabby markings present.  Sweetie.  Well presented. 
2  TARBOX’S ADATESH TIJANTHEBLUESQUAD   37a  F  (9.3.8)  Oriental blue,  pretty girl of reasonable type.  Petite and dainty.  Nice top.  Large wide based ears well set.  Medium wedge well balanced.  Oriental shaped eyes are slanting towards her nose, set well apart, vivid emerald green in colour.  In profile there is a tiny dip in her nose, slightly receding chin, level bite.  Elegant neck.  Long svelte body of good weight.  Slender legs and oval paws.  Tail long and tapering, balances.  Very knobbly to feel – can feel every bumpy vertebrae.  Coat is slightly long in texture but lies well.  Nice even blue, sound to the roots.  Sweet purring lass.  Well presented.
3  SAXON’S ADAJAN WISTERIA   48b  F  (16.4.8)   Chocolate bicolour. 
AC ORIENTAL NOVICE KITTEN:
1   PARTRIDGE’S NUTROSTAR MAMMA MIA  37   F  (8.6.8)
2  SMYTH’S APRIKAT STARSNBUTTERFLIES   62 21  F   (22.10.8).   Tortie oriental longhair.   Stylish little love, only just old enough to be here.  Nice top.  Large wide based flared ears well set.  Well balanced medium wedge.  Oriental eyes set well apart, slanting towards her nose, still changing in colour.  In profile, straight nose, firm chin, level bite.  Muscular young lass with elegant neck and svelte body of good weight.  Slender legs and oval paws.  Tail of good shape, balances, plume developing nicely.  Kitten coat still present, but it is fine and silky, lying close to her body, and developing nicely.  Pretty tortie girl with a fabulous temperament to match.  Will watch her progress with interest.  Well presented.
3  FRANKLIN’S ADATEAM MINXESPABLOPICASSO   29  M  (6.7.8)
AC ORIENTAL NOVICE NEUTER:
1  TITTERALL’S CICERO ARABELLA   29   FN   (4.2.5)   Havana.   Pretty girl of reasonable type.  Nice top.  Large wide based ears well set.  Good length well balanced wedge.  Oriental eyes are slanting towards her nose, set well apart, olive green in colour.  In profile straight nose, slightly receding chin, level bite.  Elegant neck.  Svelte body of good weight.  Slender legs and oval paws.  Tail long and tapering balances.  Coat short and close lying.  Fabulous shine.  Warm chestnut brown, but her coat is unsound over her sides.  Sweetie.  Well presented.

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Mrs A Ivinson

Once more I would like to thank Brenda Barrowman and her Committee for my invitation to judge at the Southern Counties Show. We had some lovely cats and difficult choices to be made.  My thanks also to my friend Jo Morgan for being so supportive and helpful throughout a busy day.
AC BRITISH CHAMPION MALE: 1. GR.CH. BOOTH’S CH. KOLINGA COUGAR. 16. M. 18.6.07.  A mature looking lad for his one and a half years, showing good British type and balance. Round head with good breadth and depth; neat ears well spaced; balanced rounded   cheeks to muzzle line, with good depth to chin; level bite, broad short nose with a slight nose stop; round copper eyes well set in head.  Solid balanced cobby body of substantial weight and muscular tone; broad chest; short well boned legs, and neat paws; balanced tail with good rounded top.  Coat short, very dense, and firm; of a lovely shade of mid blue, almost sound to roots.  A gentle giant who handled well and who was shown in excellent condition.
2. RES.GR.CH. WEST’S CH. WESTWAYS LITTLE BILL.  40.7.  M. 25.1.06. A well balanced and mature lad of 3yr.  Good sized round head; neat ears; cheeks rounded to muzzle line; level bite, short broad nose, firm chin; round eyes of pale blue. Medium sized well developed cobby body of good weight and muscular tone; well boned short legs, neat paws; balanced tail. A good short, dense, firm coat; points of a soft cream to mask, ears, and tail, paler on legs; some shading on body matching points; body colour a creamy white.  A gentle lad who handled well.  Shown in good condition.
AC BRITISH CHAMPION FEMALE: There were 6 very fine girls in this class making choices very difficult. 1. GR. CH. NEWMAN’S MOORMIST MATAHARI. 40.6. F. 22.3.03. A well grown shy lady of nearly 6yr.  Round head; neat ears; cheeks developed to muzzle line; level bite, short broad nose, firm chin; round expressive eyes of pale blue.  Good size to cobby body; medium sized legs, and neat paws; balanced tail.  Coat short on sides of body, longer on spine, showing good density and firm; striking colours to points ears and mask of seal brown, well mixed with red and rich red; all colours clearly seen; points on legs well mingled with colours as was her tail; body was quite shaded with all colours, however it was possible to discern a warm fawn beneath.  This girl won her placing for the vibrancy of her points for her age. Congratulations to her as I believe she was made up to GR.Champion today.
2. RES.GR.CH. LORTON-HOBBS’ CH. LORASTON KEYHOLE-KATIE. 28. F. 5.7.06.  A well grown mature lady of two and a half years, showing good British type. She ran the winner very closely indeed.  Round head; neat ears with good space between; cheeks nicely rounded to muzzle line; short broad nose, firm chin, level bite; round expressive eyes of a good copper shade.  Good size cobby body showing good balance and maturity; broad chest; short well boned legs, neat paws; balanced tail.  Very good short, dense, firm coat well mingled with a medium blue and pale cream; sound to roots.  A gentle lady who handled well.  Shown in good condition.
LILAC KITTEN MALE: 1. BOB. withheld. BEESLEY’S HAVENHOUSE SHAMROCK. 15c. M. 20.6.08.
A well grown lad for his 6 months.  Round head; ears open at base; cheeks developing to muzzle line; level bite, short broad nose, firm chin; round eyes of pale gold.  Good weight to a slightly rangy body; medium sized legs, neat paws; balanced tail.  Coat a little long and lying flat on spine, needing more density; a darker shade of lilac sound to roots, lacking pinkish hue, and this was my reason for withholding BOB today. He handled well and was shown in good condition.
BLUE KITTEN MALE: 1. WHITTY’S JOCOCA WOLF WHISTLE.  16. M. 12.6.08. Well grown lad for his 7 months. Round head; ears standing a little tall with good space between; cheeks filling out behind muzzle line; level bite, short broad nose with slight nose stop, firm chin; lovely round expressive eyes of a good copper shade.  Cobby body developing well of a good size and weight; broad chest; well boned medium legs, neat paws; balanced tail.  Good short, dense, firm coat of mid blue; sound to roots. A gentle lad who handled well and was shown in good condition.
2. GRAY’S STONEMARR CASTLE ROMEO.  16. M. 6.9.08. The baby of the class at 4 months, showing good British type.  Apple shaped head; neat ears with good space between; cheeks nicely rounded to muzzle line; firm chin, short broad nose, level bite; round expressive eyes of a good golden shade.  Balanced young cobby body of good weight and muscular tone; short well boned legs, neat paws; balanced tail.  Good colour to coat of mid-blue, sound to roots; dense and firm for his young age.  Very easy to handle; he enjoyed his time with us.  Shown in good condition.
3.  CHADWICK’S ABELLACHARDAN MIOEMILIO. 16. M. 17.7.08.  A well grown lad for his 6 months.  Round head; ears standing tall and open at base; cheeks maturing to muzzle line; level bite, short broad nose, firm chin; round copper eyes well set in head.  A longish body of good weight and muscular tone; medium boned legs, neat paws; balanced tail.  Coat a little soft in texture, of good density; a darker shade of blue, paling to roots.  Easy to handle and shown in good condition.
4.  WEBB’S KOLINGA DIABLO. 16. M. 21.7.08.  A well grown lad for 6 months. Round head; neat ears; cheeks developing well to muzzle line; level bite, short broad nose, firm chin; round eyes of a golden shade well set in head.  Good weight to cobby body; well boned legs, neat paws; balanced tail. Coat soft and a little long, but with good density; mid-blue in shade, paling to roots with some banding still visible especially on hind legs.  A gentle lad and easy to handle and shown in good condition.
BLUE KITTEN FEMALE:  1. BOB. WOLFE’S LORASTON MATA-HARI. 16. F. 14.8.08.  An alert girl of over 5 months showing good British type.  Round head; neat ears with good space between; cheeks maturing to muzzle line; level bite, short broad nose, firm chin; round expressive eyes of a deep copper shade.  Balanced sized cobby body; short well boned legs, neat paws; balanced tail with rounded top.  Very good coat, short, dense, and firm; mid-blue in shade, sound to roots.  She was a delight to handle, purring non-stop.  Shown in good condition.

CREAM KITTEN: 1. FUDGE’S CHARMODEN SIMPLYTHEO. 17. M. 7.8.08. A well grown lad for over 5 months showing good British type.  Round head; neat ears with good space between; cheeks well rounded to muzzle line; level bite, short broad nose, firm chin; good sized round eyes of a copper shade, giving him a handsome expression. Coat short, of good density, and firm; a pleasant shade of cream, sound to roots, with some very faint ghost tabby markings visible.  An affectionate lad who purred non-stop.  Shown in good condition.
2. TRICKER’S MIBAYBESE ENTREPRENEUR. 17. M. 4.9.08.  A well grown lad for his 4 months.  Round head; ears open at base; cheeks maturing to muzzle line; level bite, short broad nose, firm chin; round eyes of a golden shade.  Longish body of good weight and muscular tone; standing tall on medium boned legs, rounded paws; balance tail. Coat short, lying flat on spine needing more density; medium shade of cream with some ghost tabby patterns visible.  A shy lad who handled well.  Shown in good condition.
BLACK/CHOCOLATE/LILAC TORTIE KITTEN: 1. BOB. HEMMING’S HINDERSLYNE HECATE. 21. F. 8.7.08.  A well grown girl of 6 months showing good British type.  Round head; neat ears with good space between; cheeks developing to muzzle line; level bite, good firm chin, short broad nose; round expressive eyes of a good copper shade. Good weight and development to cobby shaped body; well boned legs, rounded paws; balanced tail.  Very sound coat, short, dense and firm; of a good mixture of black, red, and rich red; three feet clearly broken with colour, fourth foot black.  A lovely girl, easy to handle.  Shown in good condition.
2.  WILLIS’S FELSAMOR BIANCA-JADE.  21c. F. 20.5.08.  A well grown girl for 8 months. Round head; ears open at base; cheeks mature to muzzle line; level bite, short broad nose, firm chin; round eyes of a good golden shad.  Good weight to her cobby shaped body; medium sized legs, neat paws; balanced tail.  Coat quite soft, longer on spine line to sides of body; well mixed lilac with a warmer shade of cream; sound to roots; all four feet broken with colour.  A girl easy to handle.  Shown in good condition.
CREAM NEUTER: 1. PC.  BOB. BURFORD’S GR. CH. MIBAYBESE BOWJANGALS. 17. MN. 2.11.06.
Lovely to see this old friend of mine again, now in the Neuter section and just over 2yr.  showing good British type.  Mature round head, with depth and breadth; neat ears with good space between; mature cheeks to muzzle line; level bite, short broad nose, firm chin; round eyes of a good copper shade.  Well developed cobby body of good weight and muscular tone; broad chest; well boned legs, with rounded paws; balanced tail.  Coat short, dense, and firm; cream, sound to roots; tail still retaining some ghost tabby rings.  This lad has such a friendly temperament.  He enjoyed his time with us.  Shown in good condition.
AC SPECIAL LIMIT ADULT: 1. LORTON-HOBBS’ CH. LORASTON KEYHOLE-KATIE. 28. F. 5.7.06.
2. WARNES’S PETTICOTE SUPANOVA. 17. M. 31.3.07. A well grown lad for nearly 2yr. Round head with good depth and breadth; neat ears; cheeks developed to muzzle line; level bite, short broad nose, firm chin; round eyes of a good golden shade.  Longish body of good weight and muscular tone; short well boned legs, neat paws; balanced tail.  Coat short, dense, and firm; medium shade of cream, almost sound to roots.  A gentle lad and easy to handle.
3. ZERILLIS’S WILLOWOOD TIGERLILY. 22a. F. 30.5.07.  A very pretty young lady of one and a half years. Lovely round head; neat ears; cheeks developed to muzzle line; level bite, short broad nose, firm chin; eyes of a deep copper shade giving her a very soft expression.  Cobby body; short legs, neat paws; balanced tail.  Coat short, dense, and firm; patches of blue on back, sides of body, and head; cream patches on sides of body, legs, and neck; white of one third on neck, chest, and legs. A sweet natured girl and easy to handle.
AC VISITORS ADULT: 1. BOOTH’S CH. KOLINGA COUGAR. 16. M. 18.6.07.
2. ANDERSON’S CURLU MACEY. 79S.21. F. 14.4.08. A striking young lady of 10 months showing good Selkirk Rex type. Good broad round head showing good underlying bone structure; medium sized ears broad at the base fitting well into head contours; good breadth to cheeks which are full; a rectangular shaped muzzle line of medium width with well padded whisker pads; whiskers curly; in profile the nose is short, broad, with downward slant visible; level bite, good firm chin; large round eyes set well apart.  Good weight and muscular development to a young powerful body, cobby like in shape; broad chest; medium length well boned legs, round firm paws; medium length balanced tail thicker at base with a well rounded tip.  Short coat of an even length over whole body, thick and dense, standing out from the body with a soft plush feel to it; random curls well developed on sides of body, ruff, tops of legs, tail, and abdomen; curls almost fully formed on back.  A lovely temperament to this attractive girl who handled very well.
3. WEST’S CH. WESTWAYS LITTLE BILL. 40.7. M. 25.1.06. 
AC BRITISH KITTEN: 1. WILLIS’S FELESAMOR TAMERINE-HUNNY. 31f. M. 13.9.08. A well grown lady of 5 months showing good British type.  Lovely round head; neat ears; cheeks developing to muzzle line; level bite, short broad nose, firm chin; round expressive eyes of a good copper shade giving him a handsome look.  Good weight and muscular tone to cobby shaped body; broad chest; short well boned legs, neat paws; balanced tail. Coat showing good density, firm, and short; patches of pale cream sound to roots on back, sides of body, and head; good demarcation of one third white on chest, abdomen, legs, and a nice white collar.  Shown in excellent condition. So easy to handle.
2. GARDNER & WARD’S JENTHIA OLYMPICGOLD. 40 15. M. 3.7.08. A well grown lad of 7 months. Round head; neat ears; cheeks developing well to muzzle line; level bite, short broad nose, firm chin; round eyes of a pale blue. Good weight and size to cobby shaped body; short well boned legs, neat paws; balanced tail.  Coat short, dense, still a little baby-soft; creamy-white to body with red tabby markings to points; thumbprints on ears; clear ‘M’ on forehead; bracelets on legs still to develop; rings visible on tail.  A lovely lad who handled well.
Ex.2.  FUDGE’S CHARMODEN SIMPLYTHEO. 17. M. 7.8.08.
3. WOLFE’S LORASTON MATA-HARI. 16. F. 14.8.08.
Ex.3. LAKIN’S MALSOME VIVALDI. 15r. M. 26.5.08. A well grown lad of 8 months. Good round head; neat ears; cheeks developing well to muzzle line; level bite, short broad nose, firm chin; round eyes of a pale golden shade.  Good weight and muscular tone to a developing cobby body; medium well boned legs, neat paws; balanced tail.  Good  short and dense firm coat of a warm rosy-mushroom colour, sound to roots. A friendly lad who handled well. Shown in good condition.

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Mrs N Johnson

Many thanks to Brenda & the committee for my invitation & the superb hospitality.   My last time at this show was back in the days of Picketts Lock!  I hope exhibitors were not disappointed, as I judged classes originally allocated to others who were unable to be there.  I was grateful to Sylvia Smith who agreed to steward at short notice & did a great job – she also had a very successful day with her cats!

AV Foreign Novice adult – 8 cats entered, 3 absent
1.  PENFOLD’S KWANSAN NUTIKITI NALA  (77), Singapura F, 17/04/08
Judged recently & now just adult.  Sweet natured girl who was on the verge of calling today!  Large, well cupped ears set just wide of parallel, slight stop to fairly short nose in profile; salmon pink leather & brown liner. Good width at eye level, large lustrous yellow eyes showing dark outline, set wide apart with typical expression. Well defined whisker break, good width to blunt muzzle, almost level chin of medium depth & correct bite.  Muscular body, perhaps a little light in weight today (perhaps due to calling); medium proportionate legs ending in small oval paws & tail reaching shoulder,  a little fine & bony towards the tip.  Excellent short coat of silky texture, showing an improvement in definition of pattern since last reported on; 2 bands of sepia ticking visible on warm ivory undercoat. Clear of markings on underside & chest, very faint broken yellow necklace, faint bars inside front legs & minor smudges to back knees. Cheetah lines to face, dark spurs to hind legs & dark line down tail.  Friendly confident girl, enjoyed being handled.
2.  CROFT’S SILVERSMOKE POCAHONTAS (73 41b), Chocolate Ocicat Classic F, 15/05/07
Striking girl with pleasing overall type. Large wide-based ears, set at approximate 45 degree angle, slight dip in profile & curve to brow.  Well developed muzzle of good length with definite suggestion of squareness & visible whisker pinch; level chin of medium depth & correct bite. Lustrous green eyes, outlined in dark chocolate, almond in shape & showing slant towards ears.  Substantial girl with long muscular body, proportionate legs ending in oval paws; broad-based tail tapering slightly to tip just reaching shoulder when laid along side of body.  Excellent short close-lying coat of satiny texture, showing a healthy sheen. Very rich warm chocolate markings on a coppery agouti ground, showing good contrast; however pattern is not quite typically classic – well defined head markings with “M” & scarab, lines extending back along neck with clear butterfly on shoulders, flank markings not showing desired oyster shape & seeming to be more “marbled” in appearance, especially on the left side which is noticeably different to the right.  Multiple leg bars, necklaces on chest & broad rings on tail with dark chocolate tip.  Delightful temperament, shown in excellent condition.
3.  ALGER-STREET’S CATHLENTA TYPHA JETSTAR (72), Bombay F, 31/03/08
Marked as Wrong Colour:
MORTON & HAGLAND’S NEWKINGDOM JASMINE (78 36), Egyptian Mau Smoke F, 22/04/08
Entered as a Smoke but clearly a Silver (78 30s)

AV Foreign Junior adult part 1 – 9 cats entered, 2 absent
1.  DAVIS’ CH ELBERETH COCOCHANEL (23), Usual Abyssinian F, 11/02/07
Rather upset & hissy today. Lovely head, large well cupped ears set wide apart on gently rounded skull & following the shape of the face in front view. Slight break to nose in profile, nicely rounded muzzle, chin a touch shallow & recedes.  Large expressive green eyes set wide apart, almond shaped & slanted slightly towards ears giving typical expression.  Solid mature girl with muscular body, elegant proportionate legs ending in small oval feet & tail tapering from thick base to rounded tip. Excellent coat, short & dense in texture with clearly defined black ticking on a warm apricot undercoat. Dark tail tip & hocks.  Pity she was unhappy today.
2.  LORENZO’S CH ARCHENZO MILLY MOLLY (74et), Brown Tortie Tabby Tonkinese F, 09/07/07
Pretty Tonkinese girl of 18 months. Fairly large wide-based ears, placed so as to continue line of wedge in front view & showing forward tilt in profile. Slight rounding to top of head & brow, break to medium length nose in profile; gently rounded muzzle with firm chin & level bite. Large, lustrous eyes set well apart, bluish-green in colour & showing slanted top line with rounded lower line.  Firm muscular body of excellent weight, with rounded chest, slender legs ending in small oval paws & tail of good length tapering to tip. Short sleek coat of pleasing texture, showing well mingled warm seal brown with shades of red; points merging gradually & body showing some ticked pattern, with leg bars & tail rings.  Excellent temperament & condition.
3.  ALGER-STREET’S TYPHAST GENEROUSPIRIT (76 20s), Silver Marbled Bengal F, 11/06/07

AV Foreign Junior adult part 2 – 9 cats entered, 2 absent
1.  GIRAUDY’S GLITTERGLAM KING MIDAS (76 30), Brown Spotted Bengal M, 23/10/07
A very impressive & handsome boy of 15 months. Broad wedge to head with slight rounding to top, medium wide-based ears set to follow shape of face in front view & tilted forward in profile.  Slight curve to profile, broad nose & strong well rounded muzzle with medium depth chin & level bite. Large oval shaped green eyes, slanted slightly towards ears with pleasing expression. Very solid heavy body, muscular neck, rounded chest & strong legs ending in large rounded paws. Thick tail of correct length to balance, ending in rounded tip. Excellent coat of dense texture feeling soft to touch.  Clearly defined pattern, rosetted spots in random arrangement on flanks showing 3 colours; excellent contrast with golden undercoat. Spotted belly, facial markings including chin strap, multiple necklaces, leg bars & tail rings with black tip to tail. Well behaved & easy to handle.  I see he later became BOV Foreign adult, many congratulations.
2.  TERRY’S CORSICAN BERRICK (76 20), Brown Marbled Bengal M, 18/08/07
Another very handsome & well behaved boy.  Strong head type with broad medium wedge, smallish ears set at correct angle; slight curve to brow in profile & concave curve to nose. Broad rounded muzzle, firm chin; bite marginally overshot. Intense green eyes, oval in shape & showing slight slant towards ears, giving typical expression.  Long muscular body of excellent weight, strong proportionate legs ending in large rounded paws & fairly thick tapering tail.  Dense coat of soft texture, showing excellent contrast of black markings against very rich reddish gold undercoat.  Horizontal flow to swirled pattern on flanks, good facial markings & chin strap, “M” to forehead, multiple necklaces, leg bars & tail rings with black tip to tail. Shown in excellent condition & easy to handle.
3.  CROFT’S SILVERSMOKE POCAHONTAS (73 41b), Chocolate Ocicat Classic F, 15/05/07
Marked as Wrong Colour:
MORTON & HAGLAND’S NEWKINGDOM POPPY (78 36), Egyptian Mau Smoke F, 22/04/08
Entered as a Smoke but clearly a Silver (78 30s)
ALP’S ADATESH THOMAS O’MALLEY (72 43sq), Brown Shaded Silver Burmilla M, 17/03/08
Entered as a brown shaded silver Burmilla, but is in fact chocolate shaded silver with burmese colour restriction (72 43bsq)

AV Foreign Visitor’s neuter - 9 cats entered
1.  WILLIAMS’ PR SANTILLO JASMINE (78 30s), Silver Egyptian Mau FN, 03/07/07
Very mature looking silver Mau girl, a little upset by the time we got to her. Moderately large ears set well apart, with slightly pointed tips & showing forward tilt in profile. Head forms a rounded wedge with slight curve to brow in profile; parallel nose lines, gently rounded muzzle with slightly shallow chin & level bite. Large eyes of pale green, rounded almond in shape & set straight, giving typical “worried” expression.  Heavy muscular body (may need to watch her weight in future!), elegant legs in proportion ending in small rounded feet; tail of medium length tapering slightly from base to tip.  Coat of medium length, just a little harsh in texture over back; excellent pattern of charcoal grey spots in random arrangement on pristine silver undercoat. “M” & scarab to head, lines extending back over neck & spine, breaking into spots. Mascara lines to cheeks, leg bars & tail rings with dark tail tip & hocks.  A lovely example of the breed, pity she wasn’t too happy today.
2.  TIBBOTTS’ PR KENNBURY SEA-FAIRIE (72 45eq), Brown Tortie Asian Ticked Tabby FN, 10/04/07
A striking girl who was very naughty! Good rounding to top of head, medium broad-based ears placed well apart, showing forward tilt in profile. Slight rounding to brow, well defined break to fairly short nose that rolls off at the tip; medium depth level chin & correct bite (her gums were rather red).  Pleasing width to short blunt muzzle.  Lustrous green eyes, set well apart & showing top line slanting towards nose with well rounded lower line, giving typical expression.  Strong muscular body with rounded chest, medium proportionate legs ending in small oval feet; tail tapering to rounded tip & just reaching shoulder when brought around side of body.  Short, close lying coat of silky texture, displaying well defined ticking of seal brown & shades of red on fairly warm pale brown ground colour, a few faint leg bars & tail rings with “M” to forehead, dark tail tip & hocks.  Shown in excellent condition but not at all happy to be handled today.
3.  DEW’S GR PR LOHR JOLENE (72 43nq), Caramel Shaded Burmilla (burmese colour restriction) FN, 22/07/06

AC Burmese Junior adult – 8 cats entered
1.  WYATT’S TYPHA WARRIORPRINCESS (27j), Lilac Tortie  F, 05/03/07
A stylish girl looking good today.  head forms a short wedge with plenty of width at cheekbones, tapering to excellent short blunt muzzle.  Medium ears set wide apart on gently rounded top of head, showing forward tilt in profile & following line of wedge in front view.  Acceptable break to short straight nose, medium depth almost level chin & correct bite. Lustrous yellow eyes with green pupil ring, set well apart & showing correctly slanted top line with good rounding to lower line, giving a typical expression.  Heavy muscular body feeling fit & mature, rounded chest, elegant legs ending in small oval feet;  tail tapers to “paintbrush” tip & just reaches shoulder when laid along side of body.  Short, close lying coat with pleasing silky feel, showing faint markings of “M” on forehead & broken necklace, attractive mix of pale dove grey with shades of cream.  Excellent temperament & condition.
2.  DEWHURST’S ISAJEN SKAMPAWS MAGIC (27b), Chocolate M, 15/03/08
10 month old boy looking very promising.  Well rounded top of head, medium ears set correctly so as to balance the wedge in front view & tilting forward in profile.  Wide across cheekbones, slight rounding to brow in profile & good break to fairly short nose that rolls off at the tip. Excellent width to short blunt muzzle, medium depth chin slopes back a little. Yellow eyes of pleasing size, set well apart, with top line slanting towards nose & well rounded lower line, giving typical expression.  Huge solid body, strong & muscular although may need to watch his weight as he gets older! Rounded chest, medium proportionate legs ending in small oval feet; tail reaches shoulder when brought around side of body & tapers from base to rounded tip.  Short close-lying coat with healthy sheen, pale warm milk chocolate in colour with slight darker contrast to face & tail.  Super temperament, enjoyed being handled.
3.  FEARON’S MOOTAM MERRYMEW (27a), Blue F, 14/03/07
Sweet natured rather shy girl of 22 months.  Gently rounded top of head, medium broad-based ears set well apart, tilted forward in profile & following shape of face in front view. Good width at cheekbones, tapering to fairly short blunt muzzle of adequate width, just showing a small pinch. Well defined break to fairly short straight nose; medium depth chin slopes away a little.  Pale yellow eyes of correct size, set well apart & showing top line slanting towards nose with good rounding to lower line,  resulting in a typical expression. Excellent weight to solid muscular body with rounded chest, medium legs in proportion ending in small oval feet; tail tapering from base to “paintbrush” tip & almost reaching shoulder when brought around side of body.  Short, close-lying silky textured coat of soft medium blue with noticeable silvering to rounded areas.  Shown in excellent condition, gentle temperament, preferred to hide under her blankets!

AC Burmese Debutante kitten – 8 cats entered, 1 absent
1.  BRININGER’S OYIBO KARRIE-WHITCHIT (27b), Chocolate F, 06/09/08
Promising chocolate girl of just over 4 months.  Head forms a short wedge, tapering from cheekbones to a strong muzzle of excellent width. Good rounding to top of head, medium ears set wide apart, tilting forward in profile & following line of wedge in front view. Clearly defined break to short straight nose, the tip lining up with a firm chin of medium depth.  Large lustrous eyes, deep yellow in colour & set well apart, the top line slanting towards the nose & the lower line showing good rounding, giving a pleasing expression.  Pleasing size & weight for age, muscular body with rounded chest, elegant legs in proportion, ending in small oval feet; tail of correct length tapering to a rounded tip.  Short coat of pleasing silky texture with healthy sheen, pale warm milk chocolate in colour with slightly darker contrast to face & tail.  Delightful temperament & shown in excellent condition.  I noticed that she later became Best of Variety kitten – congratulations to owner & breeder.
2.  GIRAUDY’S GIRADELLE QUEEN OF SHEBA (27h), Chocolate Tortie F, 07/09/08
4 month old girl of excellent overall type.  Good width to gently rounded top of head, fairly large broad-based ears set wide apart, tilting forward in profile & following shape of face in front view.  Broad rounded brow, well defined break to short nose with small bump; strong muzzle of excellent width & bluntness.  Deep almost over-prominent chin,  bite unfortunately noticeably undershot today. Lustrous amber eyes of excellent size, shape & set, with slanted top line & full lower line, resulting in a typical expression.  Well grown kitten of good size & weight for age, muscular body with slender proportionate legs ending in small oval paws; tail tapers to “paintbrush” tip  & is just a little short to balance.  Short, fine, close-lying coat of well mingled warm milk chocolate & shades of red.  Excellent temperament & condition,  may well have been placed 1st if not for her undershot bite,  perhaps it will improve once she has finished teething.
3.  SAUNDERS’ PAPAGENA YESLOW WOLSEY (27c), Lilac M, 01/09/08

AC Burmese Novice kitten – 5 cats entered, 1 absent
1.  SAUNDERS’ PAPAGENA YESLOW WOLSEY (27c), Lilac M, 01/09/08
2.  WILLIAMSON’S ROYALSTAR AMETHYST (27c), Lilac F, 12/05/08
Well grown girl of 8 months. Very good rounding to top of head, medium broad-based ears balancing wedge nicely in front view & tilting forward in profile. Gently rounded brow, good break to longish nose with small bump. Muzzle of acceptable width, just a little long; level chin of medium depth & correct bite.  Lustrous yellow eyes of pleasing size, set well apart & showing desired slant to top line with good rounding to lower line.  Strong muscular body, rounded chest, medium legs ending in neat oval feet; tail falls short of shoulder when brought around side of body & is a little thick in shape.  Coat of pleasing quality, short & close lying with a silky feel, although a little long & thick on the tail.  Pale dove grey in colour with slightly darker contrast to face & tail.  Shown in excellent condition, handled well.
3.  ROBINSON’S KIMARLIM ASTRAL-STAR (27a), Blue F, 15/10/08

AC Burmese Radius neuter - 3 cats entered
1.  GLANVILLE-MORRIS’S TYPHA FABERGE (27c), Lilac MN, 03/04/08
Not yet a year old but already looking very mature. Wide, gently rounded top of head, medium ears set well apart, continuing line of wedge in front view & tilting forward in profile.  Textbook profile, with good rounding to brow & clearly defined break to short straight nose lining with medium depth level chin. Short blunt muzzle of excellent width.  Lustrous pale yellow eyes, set wide apart, with top line slanting towards nose & good rounding to lower line, giving a pleasing expression.  Very heavy muscular body with strong rounded chest, medium legs in proportion ending in small oval paws; tail tapering from base to a rounded tip & reaching shoulder when laid along side of body.  Darkish lilac coat is short, fine & close lying, showing a little contrast to face & tail.  A very amiable chap shown in excellent condition.
2.  TIMBERLAKE’S UK IMP GR PR SYKRIS CHEZACER (27), Brown MN, 27/07/01
What a heavy lump! Slight rounding to top of head, well spaced medium ears tilting forward in profile & following line of wedge in front view. A little flat over brow in profile, good break to fairly short straight nose; medium depth chin slopes back a little & bite is level although lower incisors are missing. Pleasing width to short blunt muzzle.  Mature gentleman of over 8 years old, very solid weighty body although not fat, medium legs in proportion ending in small oval feet; tail tapers to pleasing “paintbrush” tip & is slightly short to balance.  Short sleek coat of darkish seal brown, quite a few loose hairs in evidence today.  Certainly knows his way around the show scene,  very relaxed & easy to handle.
3.  MAY’S CH ARABRAB RIKA (27), Brown FN, 27/03/07

© Naomi Johnson 11/02/09

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Mrs C Jones

Many thanks Brenda for my invitation to Judge and to the Club and your team for a great show. Excellent hospitality and kindness and it is much appreciated.

BROWN MARBLED BENGAL ADULT MALE:
CC AND BOB TERRY'S CORSICAN BERRICK: A lad of seventeen months of age, fairly well grown and in excellent condition. Head a fairly strong and broad medium wedge with the correct rounded contours, needing perhaps just a little more length. Muzzle at present a little fine, needing to be broader. Good clear face markings with pattern running over head, down neck and onto shoulders. Profile shows correct curves, slight dip in nose line, moderately firm chin and level bite. Ears medium in size with good width between and correctly set. Eyes large in size, oval in shape and correctly set. Body medium in length, strong and muscular and carried on strong muscular legs with large rounded paws. Leg markings show a few spots but predominately broken rings. Tail very nice, medium in length, thick and even with a rounded tip. Tail markings show thickish rings for most of the length with a solid dark tip. Coat medium in length and whilst not particularly dense is unusually soft to the touch. Coat colours are a warm apricot ground with a predominately black pattern. Colour over the back is rather dark and has something of a tram line pattern although both sides of body have a good clear swirling and random pattern. Tummy is a very pale golden with black spotting. In addition there is one chin strap and two joined necklaces. A well presented exhibit who was easy to assess, with a good temperament making him a pleasure to judge.

BROWN MARBLED BENGAL ADULT FEMALE:
1 RICHMOND WATSON'S OWLSDENE MIAMI-MAJIC: A girl of twenty one months of age whose type, I felt, was not really representative of the breed. Head, whilst of moderate width, is rather short in the muzzle with a narrow nose. Excellent clear face markings with a well defined pattern running over head, down neck and across shoulders. Profile shows gentle curves, rather short nose with dip, chin recedes although bite level. Ears medium in size with good width between and correctly set. Eyes large in size, round in shape and correctly set. Body rather short in length giving a chunky appearance although fairly muscular. Legs need to be longer but are strong and muscular with medium sized paws. Leg markings show good clear rings, interspersed with spots, and paws show some spotting. Tail medium in length, thick and even with a rounded tip. Tail markings show clear thick rings. Coat colours primarily a warm gold ground with a distinct swirling pattern of black, mid and pale brown, and apricot. However, I was surprised to see an almost white ground colour over spinal area. Coat length rather longer than one would expect in a girl of this age and whilst not dense it was soft to the touch. Tummy very clearly spotted and also two joined necklaces evident. This girl had a relaxed temperament and was easy to assess. I did not feel that I could award a certificate on account of head shape not being typical and the rather long coat.

EGYPTIAN MAU ADULT MALE:
CC AND BOB DAVIS' MAUISHA NEPHERHOTEP: A lad of two years of age, impressive and welcoming. Head masculine, although still being a slightly rounded wedge of medium length with good width at cheeks. Muzzle gently rounded and entire length of nose uniform. 'M' and complex scarab on forehead, clear mascara lines to eyes and barring on cheeks. Profile shows gentle contour lines, firm chin and level bite. Ears medium to large in size, broad at base with ample width between and correctly set. Eyes large in size, rounded almond in shape, gooseberry green in colour and correctly set beneath a level brow. Body medium in length with a graceful appearance although, feeling very muscular and strong. Legs elegant and moderately muscular with smallish dainty feet with a pattern of broken bracelets and spots. Tail medium in length, moderately thick at base with a slight taper and a pattern of broken rings. Coat medium in length and whilst dense is close lying with a clear sheen. Coat pattern excellent being well defined and with evenly distributed black spots giving an excellent contrast against a clear silver ground. A well presented exhibit who was in excellent condition and easy to assess.

EGYPTIAN MAU ADULT FEMALE:
CC WICK'S MEMPHIS AFRIKAISI (78 30s): A somewhat grumpy person but very strong and mature for her ten months of age. Head a well balanced rounded wedge of medium length, good width to cheeks, gently rounded muzzle and entire length of nose uniform. Very clear face markings with good mascara lines to eyes with barring on cheeks, 'M' and complex scarab on forehead. Profile shows gentle contour lines, firm chin and level bite. Ears medium to large in size. Broad at base with good width between and correctly set. Eyes large in size, almond shaped, bright gooseberry green in colour and well set. Body medium in length with a graceful appearance and feeling strong and muscular and very well developed for her age. Legs elegant and moderately muscular with small dainty feet. Legs show a mixture of broken bracelets and spots and the feet show some tiny spots on toes. Tail medium in length, moderately thick at base with a slight taper. Tail pattern shows clear broken rings. Coat excellent, medium in length, dense and resilient in texture, lying close to the body with an excellent sheen. Coat pattern very nice indeed with evenly distributed distinct black spots again a sparkling white ground. Spot sizes a mixture of small, medium and large with a range of shapes from round through to oblong. Despite her grumbles this girl was easy to assess and was well presented.
2 MORTON AND HAGLANDS NEWKINGDOM JASMINE(78 30s): Another very nice girl of one year of age with a delightful temperament. Head well balanced being a medium length rounded wedge with good width to cheeks, nicely shaped muzzle and nose of uniform length. Clearly defined faced markings, correct scarab on forehead, clear mascara lines to eyes and barring to cheeks. Profile shows gentle contour lines, firm chin and level bite. Ears, although broad at base with good width between were a little on the small side and despite being correctly set I did feel this spoilt the total head balance. Eyes medium in size, rounded almond in shape and correctly set beneath a level brow. I did feel however that they needed to be a deeper/brighter green. Body very nice being medium in length and graceful with a good muscular and strong feel to it. Legs elegant and muscular with small dainty feet and a pattern of distinct broken bracelets and spots with small spots extending to toes. Tail medium in length, moderately thick at base with a slight taper. Tail pattern a mixture of distinct broken rings with a few small spots. Coat texture beautiful being dense and resilient. Coat length medium with a gorgeous sheen and lying very close. Coat pattern excellent with clearly defined black spots against a clear silver agouti ground. A girl with a delightful temperament who was presented beautifully. I liked her greatly but felt her small ears coupled with her pale eye colour at present, just tipped the balance.

BROWN SPOTTED BENGAL NEUTER:
PC AND BOB BOLLON'S WOTHORPE AGA KHAN (MN): A mature lad of just ten months of age. Head very nice being a broad medium wedge with rounded contours, just longer than wide. Nose large and broad with puffed nose leather and full broad muzzle. Very clear face markings which continue over head and down onto neck. Profile shows the required gentle curves, firm deep chin and level bite. Ears medium in size, wide at base and with good width between and correctly set. Eyes large in size, almost round in shape, set correctly. Body super, long, sleek and muscular with a strong feel to it. Legs medium in length, strong and muscular with large rounded paws. Legs show a pattern of clear broken stripes with small spots interspersed. Tail, whilst long is of even thickness with a rounded tip. Tail markings show a mixture of rings and small spots. Coat very short, dense and luxurious to the touch. Coat colours are a mid gold ground with large black spots, most of which are arrow headed and all being clearly defined. The pattern overall is superb. Tummy shows clear large spots. Whilst being quite 'talkative' this lad was easy to assess and handle.
2 EGAN'S GR.CH. AND GR.PR. ZAWADI SHAMWARI (MN): A boy of two and a half years of age and a real gentleman. Head well balanced being a broad medium wedge, just longer than wide and with a large and broad nose. Muzzle full and broad and well developed. Good clear face markings with good pattern which runs over top of head, down neck and over shoulders. Profile shows gentle curves, slight dip in nose line, moderately deep chin and level bite. Ears medium in size with good width between and correctly set. Eyes medium in size, oval in shape and well set. Body long, sleek and muscular and in excellent condition. Legs medium in length, strong and muscular with large rounded paws. Legs show a mixture of rings and spots with baby spots on paws. Tail long but thick and even with a rounded tip and showing clear rings for the entire length. Coat a little on the long side but is fairly dense with a luxurious feel to it. Coat colours a bright gold ground with black, mostly arrow headed, large spots. I would however prefer them to be more distinct. Tummy shows clear spots. There is one pale chin strap and two joined necklaces. I have met this lad on many occasions and as previously he is in excellent condition with a super temperament. Unfortunately he was beaten into first place by a younger lad whose coat pattern was excellent and very distinct.

AV FOREIGN NON BREEDERS ADULT MALE:
1 TURNER'S ELMYRA KINABALU (72):
2 DAVIS' MAUISHA NEPHERHOTEP (78 30s):
3 HERKES ZAWADI MATRIX (76 30):

AV FOREIGN NON BREEDERS ADULT FEMALE:
1 DAVIS' CH. ELBERETH COCCHANEL (23)
2 DARBY'S GR.CH.THICKTHORN MEADOW SAFFRON (73b):
3 BENNETT'S AFFECTIONATE MOONSTONE (76a30):

AV FOREIGN SENIOR ADULT:
1 ROBINSON'S CH. KARESAMA SILVER SEASHADOW (F)(72 43sq):
2 DARBY'S GR.CH. THICKTHORN MEADOW SAFFRON (F)(73b):
3 ANDERSON'S GLASNOST MATROUSHKA (F)(16a):

AV FOREIGN DEBUTANTE KITTEN:
1 ANDERSON'S SEMILLA ANGELO (M)(16a):
2 ZAGNI'S TYPHA BROWNIE (MN)(72b):
3 GIRAUDY'S GLITTERGLAM PHANTASY (F)(76 30):

AV FOREIGN VISITORS KITTEN:
1 PEACES' BARIJKA PSYCHE (F)(76 30):
2 HERKES FOALDOWN ALICIA (F)(76 30):
3 PEACE'S BARIJKA TABOO (F)(76 20):

AV FOREIGN JUNIOR NEUTER:
1 HARBOTTLE-SEARS KARASAMA SILVER SEAPRINCE (MN)(72 43bsq)
2 WARNE AND BULL'S CUDDLEMORE OKRI'S REIKO (MN)(76b20):
3 HUNTER'S SILVERGLAM DARWIN (MN)(76 30s):

AV NEUTER (INC. NON-PEDIGREE):
1 POTTER'S BILLY BEAN (MN)(NP):
2 LEE'S GR.PR.KALUKIKATZ ARAABESQUE (FN)(76 20):
3 MAY'S ARABRAB RIKA (FN)(27):

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Mrs V Kilby

Many thanks to Peter Kilmartin for his excellent stewarding and company, I shall look forward to the next time.
A O V FOREIGN GRAND CHAMPION, MALE.
1st. & GR.CH. Alger-Street's CH. TYPHAST VERSUVIUS, 76.30)
Large mature elegant boy. Rounded contours to the head, the ears are neat and well set. Good profile line, chin of moderate depth. Well shaped hazel eyes, most expressive. Strong well muscled body with proportionate limbs, the tail is slightly long. Good coat, soft and plush in texture. Rich warm base colouring. The body is clearly spotted. Well developed facial pattern and ribbons. Strongly marked bracelets on the limbs, well marked tail rings.

A O V FOREIGN GRAND CHAMPION, FEMALE.
1st. & GR.CH. Lorenzo's CH. ARCHENZO MILLY MOLLY, 74.et)
Well grown for age. The head has a well balanced medium length wedge, the ears are large and well set. Good gentle profile line, strong chin. The eyes are oval in shape and most expressive, the colour is blue/green. Long well muscled body, the long limbs and tapering tail all balance well. Short fine textured coat, the tortie and tabby patterning is all well intermingled. A very pleasing exhibit.

RES. GR.CH. Sellman's GR.CH. KINABALU SWEET SAPPHIRE, 72)
Mature and stylish girl. Good head shape with a short even wedge, good dome on top between well set ears. The profile shows a good break and a strong chin. Well shaped wide set eyes, chartreuse in colour. Well muscled strong body, well balanced limbs, the tail tapers and is of good length. Jet black coat colouring, roots tonal. Quite good coat texture.

SORREL ABYSSINIAN ADULT, FEMALE.
BOB. only. Cummins's CH. LEGEND ETERNAL FLAME.
Mature girl. Very uptight and nervous. The head has a contoured wedge with large ears which are quite well set. Fair profile line and chin. Well shaped eyes, hazel in colour. Strong body shape, limbs and tail length proportionate. Good coat texture, good rich coppery base with darker copper ticking. Shows triple brokens necklets on the throat.

ASIAN SELF OR TORTIE OR BOMBAY ADULT, MALE.
1st. & CH. Turner's ELMYRA KINABALU, 72)
Well grown young boy. The head has a shortish wedge with a good domed top. The ears are well set. The profile shows a moderate break and a strong chin. The eyes are wide set and expressive, the eye colour is chartreuse/gold. The body is strong and well muscled with proportionate limbs and tail length. Good jet black coat, sound at the roots, good silky texture.

ASIAN SELF OR TORTIE OR BOMBAY ADULT, FEMALE.
BOB. only. Sellman's GR.CH. KINABALU SWEET SAPPHIRE, 72)

1st. & CH. Alger-Street's CATHLENTA TYPHA JETSTAR, 72)
Only just and adult and still rather kittenish in appearance, also starting to call. Pleasing head shape and ear setting. Good break to the profile, chin strong. Well shaped eyes, gold in colour. Well shaped elegant body, the limbs and tail length are all in good proportion. Good jet black coat, silky in texture.

ASIAN TABBY ADULT, FEMALE.
1st. & CH. & BOB. Taylor's CH. ELANAY TIARELLA NOBILL, 72.45q)
Very young and adolescent looking. The head has a short wedge which is slightly narrow at the cheeks. The ears are well set. Moderate profile break and chin depth. Well shaped wide set and expressive eyes, chartreuse in colour. Well shaped muscular body, the limbs and tail length are proportionate. Soft textured coat. Good warm toned base colouring. Distinctive dark brown ticking.

SINGAPURA ADULT, FEMALE.
1st. & CH. & BOB. Penfold's KWANSAN NUTIKITINALA.
Attractive youngster. Pleasing head shape, good width across the cheeks. The ears are large and well set and have lovely rich salmon colouring. Good profile line and chin depth. The eyes are large and well shaped with mascared outlines, good hazel colouring. Lithe firm body with dainty limbs and a tapering tail. Short fine textured coat, good old ivory in colour. Well defined sepia ticking and tail tip. Well marked inner elbow smudges.

USUAL ABYSSINIAN NEUTER, MALE.
1st. & PR. & BOB. Patey's SILVERSMOKE TAPS MILLER.
Well grown young boy. Adolescent head with a contoured wedge. The ears are large and well set. Good profile line and chin depth. Expressive well shaped eyes, good hazel colouring. Strong lithe well developed body, well balanced limbs, the tail tapers and is of good length. Good coat texture, good rich ruddy base colouring. The ticking is well defined.

FAWN ABYSSINIAN NEUTER, MALE.
1st. & PR. & BOB. Patey's CH. & PR. MYCENE MACGREGOR.
Mature boy. Strong masculine head shape with good contoure lines. The ears are medium in size and are well set. Good profile line, chin of moderate depth. Expressive well shaped hazel eyes. Strong mature body of good length, the limbs and tail length are in good proportion. Quite good coat texture. Pale fawn base colouring, Well defined warm fawn ticking.

ASIAN TIFFANIE NEUTER, MALE.
1st. & PR. & BOB. Thomas's SEYSIANA MAXIM, 68.41bq)
Attractive youngster, well grown for age. Lovely strong head with a short blunt wedge, good dome on top between the well set ears. The profile shows a strong break and a chin of good depth. Lovely wide set expressive eyes, chartreuse in colour. Strong body of medium length, the limbs and tail length are well balanced. Soft textured coat of good length, good ruff and plume. Showing some classic pattern on the back.

ASIAN SMOKE OR BURMILLA NEUTER, MALE.
1st. & PR. & BOB. Harbottle-Sear's KARESAMA SILVER SEAPRINCE, 72.43bsq)
Well grown youngster. Strong head shape with a good short wedge, good dome and ear setting. The profile shows quite a good break and chin depth. The eyes are wide set and expressive with chartreuse colouring. Strong well muscled body, the limbs and tail length are well shaped and proportionate. Fine silky coat, good silver undercolouring, fine even chocolate shading.

EGYPTIAN MAU NEUTER, MALE.
1st. & PR. Rowan & Smith's MEMPHIS OSIRIS SETH, 78.36)
Well grown young boy, just a little uptight. Adolescent head shape, the ears are well set. Fair profile line and chin depth. The eyes are large and expressive with the desired worried look, the eye colour is green. The body is strong and well shaped, the limbs and tail length are well proportioned. Soft textured coat, good clear silver/smoke undercoat, jet black top coat, the overall effect gives the impression of watered silk.

EGYPTIAN MAU NEUTER, FEMALE.
1st. & PR. & BOB. Williams's PR. SANTILLO JASMIN, 78.30s)
Mature girl. Well balanced strong head shape, the ears are well set. Fair profile line, good strong chin. Lovely eye shape, most expressive with the worried look, eye colour green. Strong well developed body, the limbs and tail length are well balanced. Good coat texture, clear silver base colouring. Nicely spotted body. Good clarity to the markings on the face. Well marked bracelets on the limbs, well defined rings on the tail.

CREAM BURMESE ADULT, MALE.
1st. CH. with held. Clark's DOREVALLEY AKHENATON.
Well grown young boy. The head is adolescent and a little long in the muzzle. Top of head flat, but the ears are well set. Moderate profile break and chin depth. The eye shape is oval, the eye colour is chartreuse. The body is long and well muscled with proportionate limbs and tail. The coat colour is dark cream. The coat texture is a little harsh on the back and tail. Overall he has a collection of minor faults.

CREAM BURMESE ADULT, FEMALE
1st. & CH. & BOB. Robinson's KARESAMA RANI.
Adolescent looking girl. The head has a short wedge with a good dome on top, the ears are well set. The profile shows a moderate break and chin depth. Well shaped wide set eyes, chartreuse in colour. Well shaped muscular body, dainty well shaped limbs, good length to the tail. Warm cream coat colouring, fairly good texture.

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Ms Y Keijn

A wonderful and smooth show again, thanks to Brenda Barrowman and her show team. Thanks also
to Sandra Woodley who was kind enough – again – to help me through the day. It was a super day,
we had the last lunch and lots of fun.
Oriental Grand Champion class:
Male. Thompson’s GR CH CLEARPENTON PIPERNEL (29c) IGCC – W/H. Big boy, prefer the head
larger for better balance with big body. Wedge a bit narrow, nice profile and chin, level bite. Muzzle
slightly pinched, ears could be set lower and more open at base for better balance. Lovely eye shape,
good eye colour. Big body (prefer him to be slimmer as he is really well fed), long legs of correct
boning. Matching tail. Coat is soft, slightly woolly, of correct length. Prefer the colour to be more
pinkish, unfortunately showing ghost markings. For this very high title these little faults adding up
causing me to withhold the certificate.
Female. Smith’s GR CH MYLYNN MISHKA (62 43s).IGCC. Lovely refined and long wedge, nice
profile and chin and level bite, excellent eye set– shape and colour. Lovely matching ears which are
well set. Elegant long neck, long and balanced body ( has loving owners – slightly well fed) with slim
legs of excellent boning, matching foxtail. Super soft – typical “silver” coat of excellent length.
Wonderful clear shading, no ghost markings, good silver base. Lovely showgirl!
2, RIGCC W/H Viggers’ GR CH SANDTUM SUGARNSPICE (37k). Somewhat short and broad wedge,
acceptable profile and good chin and bite. Well set ears that should be bigger, nice top of head,
slightly open eyes of excellent green!! Basically a balanced body but could definitely do with some
slimming! Matching legs of good boning and good tail. Lovely cinnamon tone but not even to the roots
and unfortunately still showing some ghost markings. (cinnamon takes time to fully colour) Soft and
silky coattexture, could be shorter and more close lying. Sorry to withhold the reserve – but too many
small faults for such a high award.
Cornish Rex adult class.
CC & BOB Davies’ INDASIA ELWING STARDUST (33 40 6). Lovely lady! Excellent proportion in the
head, length and width, super roman profile and strong chin! Good bite. Fantastic ear set, straight and
high, excellent ear size. Striking eye colour, super body, slim and strong muscled, with nice
“greyhound” back, lovely refined long legs and matching tail. Super soft and fine coat, nice curly and
covered all over. Excellent example of the breed. Certificate awarded with pleasure
2.Arnold’s PAPAVER ANDROMEDA (33 31s) Nice head length with lovely roman profile, good chin
and bite, well set, slightly smallish ears. Nice width in head. Balanced body, long elegant legs. Tail
could be longer for better balance. Fully covered – sides slightly straight haired, top line proper curls.
Devon rex adult class
Male. CC MacDonnell’s BOUNTIFUL TOBY ORNOTTOBY. (33a130bs) Lovely typical “Devon”
expression but would prefer a more chiseled bone structure in face. Good length and well sized head,
lovely ears and ear set. Short profile, but like more stop and a slightly fuller chin. Good bite. Lovely
cobby body, pear-shaped with a strong bulldog front, matching tail. Good boning in legs. Super coat!
Fully covered and curly all over.
Female: CC & BOB Brindley’s GRIZABELLA KRASIMIRA (33a36g). What a super girl!! Lovely short
and broad head with lovely cheekbones, pronounced muzzle and good stop in profile and super chin.
Lovely big ears, well set and wide at base. Creating an excellent and typical “Devon” look!. Nice
pearshaped body, strong legs, matching tail. Fully covered coat, which when wetting a bit shows lovely
curls. Lovely example of the breed. A show star!!
2. MacDonnell’s BOUNTIFUL DORA REXPLORER (33a36). Lovely girl, short head with strong and
well chisled boning. Lovely profile and good stop, well defined muzzle. Good chin and bite. Lovely
faun expression! Excellent big and well set ears. Slightly fine built (still young) but in balance with legs
and tail. Super soft and curly coat, all covered.
3. Delnavo & Macro’s BALOOGA BITOFTHISBITOFTHAT. Head needs more definition, perhaps in
time. Head of good length, needs more stop and higher check bones. Good chin, ears could be lower
set. Body slightly long – needs more filling out – good boning in legs – matching tail. All covered but
hair is plushy causing the hair to stick out rather than curl.
Devon Rex Neuter
PC & BOB. Fereday’s YASSASSIN LOVEMELILITH (33a36). Lovely female neuter. Short head, well
defined boning, cheeks, muzzle and stop, excellent length of head, good chin and bite. Lovely eye
slant and size, super ears and setting creating the so typical faun look of this breed. Nice chubby
body, lovely strong legs and matching tail. All covered coat, with trimming curls could come out more,
when wetting my hands she showed her curly coat. VERY lovely girl.
2. Smith’s PHILOKALIA DEE MONIQUE (33a36). Although she has a “Devon” expression the head
could be shorter, stop and muzzle could be more defined, good chin and bite. Lovely ears and setting,
nice eye shape and size. Well balanced body - could be slightly more cobby - nice boning in legs,
matching tail. Super coat!!! Covered all over with strong curly coat.
Sphynx assessment class
Merit to Adrian-Grove’s AMAROGUE SAFARI (84 31) Super typed kitten, truly lovely example of the
breed. Excellent head length, excl. width, super profile and good chin giving a typical “sphynx” look.
Excellent big and well set ears, excl eye slant and size, lots of facial wrinkles creating the so typical
“sphynx” look. Wonderful body balance, refined long legs and matching super tail. No coat! All over
naked and wrinkled, well groomed and clean. Nice and well defined blue and white pattern. Super
temperament making her a true show star!
Havana neuter class
PC & BOB W/H Titterall’s CICERO ARABELLA (29). Long head, slightly narrow and pinched in the
muzzle. Good ear size but set rather high. Nice eye shape but colour unfortunately yellow. Good
profile, chin and bite. Big body, well fed but balanced enough with long legs and good length tail. Soft
and silky but rather long coat. Nice chocolate colour tone but unfortunately not coloured through to
roots. Because of these two colour faults no certificate given.
Oriental Lilac neuter class
BOB to James & James-Hart’s KRISTOPHE LITTLE WILLOW (29c). Long wedge shaped head with
super profile and chin, good bite. Needs bigger ears for better balance. Super green eye colour, nice
eye shape. Big, wellfed boy, body, boning and tail in balance. Soft silky coat, could be shorter but of
nice and even colour. Lilac tone could be more pinky. Sweet boy.
Orientasl Fawn neuter class
PC & BOB Baxter’s GR PR SOLARUS CATHY’S CLOWN (37r). A true fawn!!! Big wonderful balanced
neuter. Long and fine wedge, nice profile and chin. Level bite. Well set good ears, lovely top of head.
Super eye colour – truly emerald green. Big body but matched with super long legs of excellent
boning and lovely tail. Super soft silky coat that could be shorter but is close lying of excellent fawn
tone.
Oriental longhair neuter class
BOB. Hart’s CH & GR PR APRIKAT SWEET CHARITY (62 21). Because of the amount of fur this
black tortie girl makes a “big” first impression. However, underneath all that coat I found a lovely
balanced female! Wedge slightly broad of correct length. Nice profile and chin, and good bite. Lovely
eye shape and super emerald green eyes. Nice top of head with well set ears. Balanced long body
with long legs and matching furry foxtail, super coat, soft and silky. Very nice deep tortie colouring.
BOB awarded with pleasure.
Lilac Point siamese adult class
Male CC. Hall’s STENIC RAFFLES (24c). Nice wedge of good length, super tophead with well set big
bat ears. Nice eye shape and setting of deep blue colour. Nice profile and chin. Correct bite. Tall
body, long and elegant with super leg length of good boning. Long matching tail. Soft and silky coat,
could be shorter. Super lilac tone on all points, body slightly shaded.
BOB: Owen’s GR CH ROYSTERER SNOW DANDY. Oustanding colour.
Red Point siamese adult class
CC & BOB Webster’s JOHPAS GOLDEN SILKA (32a). Nice head length and wedge, super roman
profile and good chin. Good bite. Ears could be lower set. Lovely eye shape and colour. Slim and long
tubular body with long elegant legs of excellent boning. Nice matching tail. Soft and silky coat, close
lying and tight but could be shorter. Super vivid red points, nice body tone.
Tortie Point Siamese:
This was truly super class. Each and every female deserved a CC and only because of slight
differences I placed them in as follows.
CC & BOB Jones’ CH AMYDAY ALMOST HEAVEN (32b8). Blue tortie point girl with super wedged
head, excellent roman profile with excellent chin. Good bite. Excellent eye slant, size and colour.
Excellent top of head with super sized bat ears! Beautiful body-balance with elegant legs of good
boning. Good tail. Soft coat, could be shorter. Excellent pale caramel and cream points, nice clear
body tone. Very lovely showgirl!
2. Debowska’s METEXA VIVA-LADIVA (32b3). Lovely chocolate tortie girl with the best body type of
these three ladies. Excellent wedge of nice length, super top of head with lovely broad ears. Profile not
completely straight, super chin, good bite. Lovely eye slant, deep blue colour. Long and elegant neck,
super tubular body with strong muscled toning, excellent long and elegant legs of super boning. Good
tail. Soft, silky coat of super tight texture. Excellent dark mingled points with lovely clear body colour.
Striking girl!
3. Miller’s LITTLEFEAT KOKOMO (32b3). Again a lovely chocolate point girl. Wedge of good length.
Lovely profile and chin, level bite. Excellent top of head and good ears. Lovely eye shape and colour.
Elegant body, long legs and long sweeping tail. Soft and tight coat, good length. All four legs, mask
and tail of nice mingled tortie colours. Nice and balanced lady!
Fawn Point Siamese Adult
IC W/H. Connelly’s BEAUBUBBLY DESTINY ANGEL (24r). Lovely example of the colour fawn.
Type: narrow wedge with pinched muzzle. Correct profile, chin and bite/ Ears unfortunately set rather
high and smallish in size. Eyes open and roundish, colour pale blue. Long and elegant bodytype, long
elegant legs and matching tail. Soft coat, nice texture. Super colour on points and nice clear bodytone.
The eye-colour and earset precluded the certificate.
Lilac Point Siamese kitten:
1st & BOB Budden’s ROLSEN ROSY ROYALSTAMP (24c). Somewhat broad wedge, lovely profile
and chin. Good bite. Nice top of head, ears could be bigger and slightly lower set, when she relaxes
the setting improves. Nice eye shape, colour correct. Baby body, nice legs and tail. Soft coat of
excellent lenght and super lilac points. Lovely body colour.
Tabby Point Siamese Kitten:
Male. 1 & BOB SHERMESE LIFE O’RILEY (32 1). Seal tabby wonderfull refined boy! Nice refined and
long wedge with clean lines, super top of head with well set “fly away” big ears, super roman profile
and chin. Good bite. Eye shape a bit open but nice colour. Excellent body type, long tubular and
refined body, long and refined legs, excellent tail, perfectly matching the long body.. Soft and tight coat
of excellent length, well developed point colouring for age.
2. Esterford-Howard’s MAPU KOFI (32 1). Slightly broad wedge of good length. Profile almost straight
(young) chin a bit shallow. Correct bite. Excellent top of head with well set ears. Nice eye shape and
colour. Strong body with matching legs, tail could be longer. Soft coat, close lying of good length. Seal
tabby point markings well developed on head body and legs still need time. Nice boy.
Female. 1. Harrington’s MAFDET MISS HELLFIRE (32 3). Lovely chocolate tabby point girl! Good
wedge, fine lines, super top of head with good ears. Profile not straight yet, nice firm chin. Eyes a bit
open of a super blue. Baby body , needs time to develop, nice boning in legs, good tail. Fine and tight
coat, colour and markings on its way! Sweet and promising baby.
Red Point Siamese Kitten:
Male. 1 & BOB Mason’s ROZANDEN RUAIDHRI (32a) Long and fine wedge with nice profile and chin.
Level bite. Nice eyeshape and super blue colour. Excellent top head with well set ears all creating a
lovely balanced head. Super long body with long elegant legs and matching tail. Super condition. Soft
and tight coat of correct length. Points well developed certainly for age with lovely deep red toning.
Nice boy.
Female. 1. Davis’ IAMSIAM SASHALADY (32a). Small baby girl. Still somewhat broad wedge, lovely
front view, nice top of head with well set ears slightly narrow at base, lovely eye shape and colour,
good profile and chin. Level bite. Good body tone, legs of good boning, matching tail. Super coat:
soft, tight and short! Points
In development.
Tortie Point Siamese Kitten:
1 & BOB. Bowles Gowdy’s MAFDET ULTRAVIOLET (32 8). Lovely caramel tortie Point girl. Excellent
wedge, smooth lines, beautiful roman profile and strong chin, level bite. Excellent top of head with well
set big ears. Lovely eye shape, setting and colour. Lovely long neck, elegant – but still baby – body,
nice fine legs and good tail. Super coat: soft, silky and short.! Lovely tortie pattern and colour. Truly a
little show star.
2. Miller’s CATLANTIC CHANEL (32b1). Nice seal tortie girl. Fine and long wedge, super roman profile
and good chin, good bite. Excellent top of head with well set ears. Good eyeshape and colour. Nice
balanced body, with good leg length, fine boning and matching tail. Dark and defined points, certainly
for age, slightly shaded on body. Coat is soft but could be tighter.
3. Davis’ IAMSIAM KOOKIE (32b1). This seal tortie girl was definitely the best in colour. Fine, slightly
shortish wedge with clean lines and fine muzzle, strong chin. Good profile and chin, level bite. Nice
top of head with well set big ears. Slightly open eyes – excellent eye colour. Baby body but with
balanced legs and tail. Nice soft and tight coat. Points: lovely mingled in colour, evenly developed on
all legs, face and tail, with super clear body colour.
Cream Point siamese neuter class
PC & BOB. Emmen’s PR JOHPAS JACK SPARROW (32c). What a sweet and slightly timid boy! All
clingy at my steward, just wanted to be hugged! Beautiful stylish head of excellent length, fine lines,
long straight profile and good chin. Good bite. Excellent top of head with well set ears. Excellent eye
shape and set, excellent colour. Long body with long and matching legs of good boning. Tail could be
slightly longer for better balance to body. Soft and silky coat, prefer a bit shorter. Lovely and well
developed cream on all points, body slightly shadowed. Lovely boy!
Oriental visitors adult class
1. Titterall’s MAMMAMIA MISS DIOR (48e). Wonderful black tortie and white girl. Excl. wedge length
with fine lines and muzzle and good chin, level bite. Nice top of head with well set ears. Good profile.
Long elegant neck and refined tubular body, elegant and fine legs and lovely matching tail. Soft and
silky coat texture of good length, excellent white percentage for bicolour, lovely clear patches of red
and black. Wonderful showgirl.
2. Dawe’s WESTGARTH FOOLSGOLD (37k). Super cinnamon boy!!. Excellent long wedge, straight
muzzle, nice profile and chin. Super top of head with fly away ears!! Excl eye shape and good eye
colour. Long tubular body with excellent muscle tone, long legs and matching tail. Super cinnamon
tone in coat, still some ghost markings (because of age). Soft and silky and short coat. Excellent
condition and wonderful temperament. Wonderful example of the breed.
3. Fremont’s FELIS ELEGANCE BLACK ELIS (45s). Silver ticked tabby boy. Nice long wedge, good
profile and chin, well set ears, could be slightly bigger, nice eye set and green colour. Long, rather big
body, long legs and matching tail. Soft coat, a bit of under coat, nice even ticking, no tarnish but would
like a more sparkling silver base.
A.C. Siamese breeders kitten.
1. Reed’s JOHPAS FANNIEMAE (32c). Lovely cream point girl. Excellent wedge length, super clean
lines with smooth muzzle. Excellent roman profile with super chin. Nice eye set and super colour.
Lovely top of head with well set big ears. Elegant neck, nice body balance legs and tail. Coat is soft
and silky and of good length. All points evenly developed. Nice cool cream. Sweet baby in excellent
condition.
2. Bowles Gowdy’s MAFDET ULTRAVIOLET (32 8).
3. Simpson’s SHERMESE PRIME SUSPECT (24). Lovely seal point baby boy. Excellent wedge,
smooth lines to muzzle, lovely profile and chin, nice eye set and shape of correct colour. Lovely top of
head and ears. Nice baby body, good boning in legs, matching tail. Soft and silky, slightly baby coat.
Points are developing, not all even yet, need more time. Body colour slightly shaded. 3
3. Sibley’s ATARIQ NATASHA (24). Lovely seal point baby girl. In colour by far the best of this class!!!
All points, legs, face and tail of an even- and dark seal colour, whilst body colour was still very light
and without any shading. Super!!! A colour as I remember from the old days!.Nice wedge, profile and
chin. Level bite. Well set ears. Excl eye shape and super eye colour. Baby body in development, nice
legs and tail.
Siamese/Balinese kitten not bred by exhibitor class
1. Lodwig’s MAFDET MAFIOSO (24). I spotted this little fellow before starting my judging – dying to
get my hands on him! Excellent wedge, refined and long, nice fine muzzle, roman profile and good
chin. Good bite. Super top of head with large, open and well set ears. Excl. eyeset of good colour.
Lovely body in development, nice boning in legs, good tail. Soft and silky coat of good length. Points
evenly developping, slightly shaded on body. Truly a show star!!! Would love to see him all grown up.
2. Esterford-Howard’s MAPU KOFI (32 1)
3. Budden’s ROLSEN ROSY ROYALSTAMP (24c).
Siamese/Balinese radius neuter class
1. Haywood’s PR MONARD COSMICGIRL (32 3). Chocolate tabby point neuter. Long, slightly narrow
head, with smooth lines, well set somewhat narrow ears, eyes a bit open, lovely eye colour. Good
profile and chin. Good bite. Big, well-fed body, long legs of good boning, tail could be slightly longer for
better balance. Super soft and silky coat, warm chocolate colour in points and good clear body colour.
Siamese/Balinese visitors neuter class
1. Meek’s GR PR ABICASA DON GIOVANNI (24a). Stunning bluepoint neuter!!! Super stylish head,
excellent long, long wedge, super roman profile and good chin, level bite. Excellent top of head with
big, well set bat ears. Nice eye shape, good colour. Long neck, big but very long body and long
elegant legs of excellent boning, matching tail. Soft coat, could be shorter. Super blue point colour,
body slightly shaded but considering his age a true winner of this class.
2. Simpson’s GR PR SHERMESE TOO TOO PATOU (24a). Another super blue!!! Very similar to the
winner. Lovely long refined wedge with super smooth lines, excellent top of head with “fly away” ears.
Roman profile is an understatement, lovely chin, level bite. Well set eyes, good colour. Long big body
with endless legs of good boning, matching tail. Soft coat, good length. Nice cool blue points colour,
good body colour.
3. Harrington’s PR LOLUJA CASTINGASPELL (32 10). Apricot Point neuter boy. Long wedged head,
lovely profile and chin. Good bite. Ears could be bigger and lower set. Excellent eye colour, good eye
shape. Big but balanced body, long legs of good boning, matching tail. Nice soft coat, correct length
Points lovely and even of a super apricot tone, body slightly shaded.

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Mrs C Leighton

Thank you very much for the kind invitation to judge once again in Reading. I had a very busy day but enjoyed see some lovely cats. I was in the hands of a very capable assistant, Sandie Holloway, who is very sympathetic when handling all the cats.
BRITISH GRAND CHAMPION, MALE:
IMP GR CH Bull’s GR CH KOLINGA HARVEY (16) 9.4.04 M.  A super large very friendly boy with excellent maturity to his well rounded head with neat well set ears and large round eyes of a medium golden colour. Well filled mature cheeks and good strong muzzle lines with a good chin and nice level bite. Very large heavyweight body of very good balance and weight with deep chest and flanks and lovely thick short limbs. Lovely muscle tone throughout. A very well presented coat, in immaculate condition which was an even medium blue but just slightly unsound in places today. Tail a little short for balance but with a well rounded tip. Lovely nature and a pleasure to handle. 
RES IMP GR CH Krause’s GR CH ADFURSH BLUE TYCHO (16) 2.4.04 M. The best feature of this boy is his stunning deep copper eye colour. He is not large overall but quite short-bodied and of good weight. Mature rounded head with neat well set ears and large round eyes. Good short straight nose and well rounded cheeks with slightly weak muzzle lines but with good jowls. Nice level bite. His coat was not in the best condition today and was rather open and greasy overall. It is a lovely short length with quite plushy texture but was showing a lot of silvery ticking to his torso and head today. Balanced tail. Lucky to get the certificate today as he only just came up to the required standard.
BRITISH GRAND CHAMPION, FEMALE:
IMP GR CH Ash’s GR CH JOCOCA PAISLEY PARK (28) 1.11.05 F.  Nice mature girl that I have seen looking better on previous occasions but still showing some lovely qualities. Well rounded top of head with nice neat well sett ears and large round expressive eyes of a super deep copper colour. Good short straight nose and well filled cheeks though her muzzle has lost some of the strength and roundness that she has at other times of the year. Good level bite and nice firm chin. Good balance and proportion to her body but she has lost some of her muscle tone today. Nice short stocky legs and large rounded paws. Lovely coat for length and texture being short and plushy but of slightly dark shades of blue and cream though it was very well mingled throughout and with no patches of colour evident. All feet broken well with colours and a nice length well mingled tail.  
ORIENTAL CHAMPION, MALE:
GR CH Thompson’s GR CH CLAERPENTON PIMPERNEL (29c) 23.3.07 M.  An extrovert young man with very nice large well flared ears with a good width between them. Oriental shape and set to his eyes which were a lovely shade of green with a lovely straight nose in profile and a good balanced wedge. Good muzzle lines with a nice chin though slightly untidy bite. Long elegant tubular body with graceful neck and tall standing limbs. Nice muscle tone developed well and of good weight and elegant substance overall. Lovely short fine close-lying coat which was reasonably sound and of a quite nice lilac colour though I would have preferred to see a more pink toned hue evident today. Good long tapering tail and very easy to handle.
RES GR CH Tarbox’ CH TIJANMEEK NAVHRA (37d) 28.8.07.  A smaller boy who did not show the maturity of class winner as yet. Nice flared ears though they are not large, and with good shape and set to his eyes which were a good green colour. Good straight nose in profile but his wedge is a little short for balance. Rather a fine muzzle and chin is a little weak but with good level bite. Balanced though slightly feminine body with slightly short neck but good tubular effect to his torso. Good straight limbs but with rather dainty paws for a boy. His coat is a little long and has a somewhat plushy texture rather than a fine silky one. He is a nice even rich red colour and was showing ghost mackerel tabby markings to his face and torso. Bars evident to his legs but they did not show too much contrast. Nice length tapered tail with ghost rings.

ORIENTAL CHAMPION, FEMALE:
GR CH Smith’s GR CH MYLYNN MISHKA (62 43s) 26.5.06 F.  Nice wedge head to this girl with lovely large well set ears with good top of head. Expressive oriental eyes of a lovely green colour with a good straight nose in profile. Muzzle and chin is a little weak for balance but she has a nice level bite. Quite a small dainty body but well balanced with a nice tubular torso and a good long neck. Long straight dainty limbs and neat oval paws. Good muscle tone for a female and of a nice weight for her size. Her coat could have been a little longer for perfection but it had a nice silky texture and was in lovely condition. Displaying a very nice silver shaded pattern with clear silvery white undercoat overlaid with black shading. Light facial markings and bars on her legs with just some slight fawning on her legs today. Good length silver shaded tail which could have had more covering for perfection too. Sweet nature and well shown. 
RES GR CH Viggers’ GR CH SANTUM SUGARNSPICE (37k) 17.3.05 F.  A real wriggly girl who did not show herself at her best today but she has lovely large well flared ears with super vibrant green eyes that were a little full in shape for perfection. Good straight nose in profile and quite a nice wedge but she was showing a whisker pinch today, maybe caused by being a little upset at our handling her. Quite a small dainty body, especially for her age but she was well balanced and of a good weight overall with good muscle tone evident. Very nice short fine close-lying coat which was in very good condition her colouring is a little on the dark side of cinnamon for my liking and it was a little unsound in places. Nice tapering tail which balanced well. 
ORIENTAL PREMIER, MALE:
GR PR Baker’s PR SOLARUS MISTOFFELEES (37fn) 11.7.07 MN.  A very stylish boy who was also very vocal today! Lovely wedge head with lovely large, if slightly hooded, flared ears. Rather small eyes but of very nice oriental shape and set and of a lovely clear green colour. Good straight nose in profile with nice muzzle and chin and a good level bite. Lovely long tubular body with a nice graceful long neck with tall standing straight limbs and very good muscle tone and weight overall. Excellent short fine close-lying coat which was very well presented and was a lovely sound even apricot colour. Good long tapering tail and just about held on to his fiery nature!
2 Res withheld Lundgren’s PR BEAUBUBBLY ODIN (29c) 1.11.06 MN.  A very friendly large well built though elegant boy with medium sized large well flared ears and good top of head. Very nice oriental shape to his eyes which were just a green colour. Good straight nose in profile and with nice solid muzzle lines and a good chin and bite. Lovely large well developed body with lovely muscle tone and strength but still retaining a lot of elegance. Tall straight limbs and nice oval paws. Very nice short fine close-lying coat but today the lilac colour was very tinged and shaded with fawning and he lacked a nice delicate pink-toned hue. Good length well tapered tail and a pleasure to handle.
ORIENTAL PREMIER, FEMALE:
GR PR Lee’s CH & IMP GR PR WILLHAVETODO OUIJABOARD (37p) 27.5.06 FN.  A very well known girl who can sometimes be a little frightened at a show but today she was calm and gentle, maybe helped by being in a double pen. Very stylish with lovely wedge head, large well flared ears and a lovely top of head. Clear green eyes of a good oriental shape and set with a good straight nose in profile. Her wedge is balanced but she has a slightly narrow muzzle for perfection. Nice level bite. Lovely graceful stylish body with tall standing dainty limbs and very nice muscle tone for a female. Excellent short fine close-lying coat which has a lovely caramel tortie pattern and was in lovely condition. Good length tapering tail which again was well mingled with colours.  
RES GR PR Hart’s CH & GR PR APRIKAT SWEETCHARITY (62 21) 31.5.04 FN.  Another very nice young lady unlucky to meet class winner today. Very nice wedge head with balanced large well flared ears. Lovely expressive eyes of a lovely vibrant green colour. Good straight nose in profile with a nice muzzle and chin and a good level bite. Not a youngster anymore but her body retains its muscle tone very well and she has a nice tubular body and long balanced neck. Tall standing limbs and neat oval paws and of a good weight and size overall. A very nice medium length coat which had a very nice fine silky texture with a light frill framing her face. Nice vibrant tortie pattern throughout and a very nice length well covered tail which also showed nice colours.
PERSIAN BLACK KITTEN, FEMALE:
1 BOB Bangs’ LAFRABELLA JAMILIAH (18.6.08) F.  A promising youngster with very neat wee ears and a lovely top of head. Large round eyes of a super deep copper colour and a very short nose with a deep break but it balanced well. Cheeks filling well and with a good solid muzzle and chin with an acceptable bite. Quite small for her age but a nice compact package overall with neat short limbs and of good weight for her size. Very nicely developed coat for a youngster and it was very well prepared being long fine and of a nice silky texture. A frill was developing very well to her neck and shoulders and it was a very nice even dense glossy black and sound throughout, showing very little shading which was exceptional for her stage of development. Nice tail which was also well covered and a delightful temperament.
2 Wilson’s FIRANTY ELECTRA (12.6.08) F.  A lovely large solid girl who was very well built for her age and had a lovely well rounded head and neat well set ears. Large round well opened eyes of a very good copper colour with a good short broad nose with good break and a nice open expression. Cheeks well developed and a very nice solid muzzle with a good firm chin. Unfortunately at this stage of her growth her bite is twisted and off centre which was such a pity. Very nice heavy body of very good proportion with good muscle and nice solid bone. Her coat is developing well for length and was a nice silky texture. It was still showing some greyish tones at the ends of the hair shaft but was otherwise quite sound and a nice dense black colour. Good length nicely covered tail. Well prepared and a very friendly girl.
PERSIAN RED SELF KITTEN, FEMALE:
1 BOB Hawke’s ZENITH VICTORIA PLUM (14.8.08) F.  A really cute little girl with a delightful personality who showed herself well. Neat well furnished ears with a good top of head with rounded forehead and large round eyes which were turning for colour very well. Good short broad nose with deep but balanced break and cheeks well rounded for her age. Nice strong muzzle lines with a good chin and level bite. Nice short coupled body which was well developed for as baby and muscle tone was beginning to develop. Good short stocky legs and well balanced overall. She still has a kitten-like texture to her coat but it was developing well for length and was very well prepared. The colour is beginning to become a nice rich red but was still of varying shades at present. Ghost marking were also evident but they did not afford a lot of contrast, so hopefully they will fade more as she matures. Nice length tail which was quite well covered. 
PERSIAN CREAM KITTEN, MALE:
1 BOB Payne’s PEMPAKAT ANDANTE (28.8.08) M.  Another sweet attractive kitten with nicely rounded head and lovely neat well furnished ears. Large round eyes which are already a deep copper colour and a very nice short broad nose with deep break and well formed leather. Nicely rounded cheeks and muzzle with a good firm chin and good bite. Nice size and weight to his body for a baby and with good short stocky limbs and muscle tone coming on well. A very well prepared full coat which still has a kitten-like texture. It was a very pale cream colour but was still showing some shading in places, especially to his head and legs where it was slightly darker, but it was nice and sound throughout. Tail a little short for perfection but well covered. Lovely nature and shows well.
PERSIAN TORTIE AND WHITE KITTEN:
1 BOB Jenkins’ LOMORAS PANACHE (12 1) 4.5.08 F.  A super stylish girl who wouldn’t quite fit in my pocket!! Excellent small neat ears which were well furnished and with a lovely top of head. Expressive large round deep copper eyes and a lovely short broad nose with deep break. Well rounded cheeks and muzzle with a very good chin and nice bite. Lovely well grown elegant body which was short-coupled and of a lovely weight. Deep chest and flanks and lovely short stocky limbs.  Wonderful preparation to her fine silky coat which was a lovely length and was predominantly a gleaming white. Small patches of red on her face and head with the addition of one black area. On her torso there are only small patches of red which is such a pity as I would have liked to see more black colour for perfection. Her lovely full flowing tail has both colours clearly patched and was a good balanced length. A very delightful girl and a pleasure to judge.  
BRITISH BLACK NEUTER, MALE:
1 PC BOB Pesci’s ALEJANDRO BACK TO BLACK (26.10.07) MN.  A lovely large extra friendly boy with a real ‘British’ look about him. Lovely head type with nicely set small rounded ears and lovely large round eyes of a good golden colour. Good short straight nose and nicely rounded cheeks and good strong muzzle lines with a good level bite. Large heavyweight body with lovely muscle tone and bone structure with a deep chest and flanks and lovely thick-set short limbs. Excellent short crisp plushy coat which was in lovely condition and very well presented. It was an excellent sound glossy black throughout. Lovely rounded tail of good length and balance. A very promising boy with a nature to match his looks.
BRITISH TIPPED NEUTER, MALE:
1 PC BOB Reade’s IOLANTHE BEN (14.4.07) MN.  Lovely head type to this attractive young man with neat well set ears and a good width between them. Large round outlined eyes which were a good pale emerald green colour. Good short straight nose with brick leather and well weight to his boy which showed good maturity for his age. Nice muscle tone overall and with good short thick limbs. His coat is a little long and of a slightly soft texture but was in good condition and well prepared. A nice clear silvery white to chest and underside and a good clear undercoat. His black tipping is a little uneven and was showing quite a lot of spotted pattern on the surface and his slightly long tail was very heavily ringed.  Lovely type boy and with a super temperament.
SELKIRK REX NEUTER, FEMALE:
1 I/C BOB Ryan’s CURLU NEVE (79S 40 5) 19.4.08 FN.  A really lovely girl who has since been neutered since our encounter at the Supreme. Lovely head type with nice medium sized ears and a lovely domed top of head. Expressive eyes of a super colour with good short broad nose with downward slant. Cheeks well padded and with good width at the jaw-hinge with a nice firm chin and good level bite. Lovely chunky four-square body with lovely muscle tone for a female and with deep flanks and chest and nice short stocky limbs. Her coat was in lovely condition and was thick and dense with very attractive unstructured curls evident throughout. Cute curly whiskers and a good length well curled tail which was thicker at the base but with a nice rounded tip. Lovely nature and very well shown.   
 PERSIAN ARISTOCRAT ADULT:
1 Cooke’s LITTLE DIVA VAN IWANDA (IMP) (2a) 24.9.06.  Large well built girl of lovely size and conformation with super deep copper eyes and a very well prepared full flowing silky coat of a gleaming white throughout.
2 Fisher’s OWLETTS WICKLOW LAD (10) 9.8.07 M.  Not a large boy for his age but very pretty and almost feminine in appearance. Lovely type with very expressive outlined emerald green eyes and a lovely brick leather. Not in coat today but still showing nice even tipping.
3 Sanders’ LOMORAS LADY INRED (12a5) 30.3.06 F
PERSIAN LIMIT ADULT:
1 Taylor’s ANSTEYN DRAKONOIR (1) 11.10.07 M.  Nice sized four square boy with lovely rounded head and neat furnished ears. Super deep copper eyes and though his coat was not at its best today it had been very well prepared and was a nice dense black.  
2 Davey’s BRONABA TABITHA (3) 14.8.07 F.  Nice rounded head and neat ears to this girl with very nice large round deep copper eyes. Good cheeks, muzzle and chin and a nice bite. Lacks coat generally today and was showing some staining to her face and legs but otherwise quite a pleasing medium blue colour.
3 Howes’ HONEYMIST WHITE ESTELLA (2a) 2.6.07 F
 PERSIAN SPECIAL LIMIT ADULT:
1 Owen’s CH BESSJET ROCAWENPRIVATEJET (1) 2.6.07 M.  A very stylish boy with a real show presence. Wonderful bone and size with super rounded head  and magnificent deep copper eyes. Large weighty body with a lot of muscle and with a deep chest and flanks and lovely short stocky legs. Amazing coat which was groomed to perfection and was very full and flowing. A lovely dense glossy black and sound throughout. A real credit to his owner.
2 Howard’s GR CH BIGWIG IN THE RED (12a5) 20.6.06 M.  Another huge boy who also had excellent show preparation and stylish looks. Lovely type and conformation with super deep copper eyes and a good short broad nose with deep break. Predominately white to his lovely full, well prepared coat, with nice vibrant red areas on his head and a small patch on his torso. Two lovely boys and hard to decide between the two today. 
3 Hawke’s CH ZENITH HOSANNA (11) 29.7.07 F
BRITISH ARISTOCRAT ADULT:
1 Wolfe’s BUMPKIN BUFFALO BILL (16) 19.7.07 M.  A very promising boy with amazing copper eyes and lovely full rounded head. Nice cheeks and muzzle and a good chin and bite. Lovely body strength with good muscle and bone and of a good weight. Excellent coat for length and texture and of a lovely pale blue colour but showing some silvery tips today.
2 Finch’s LANSBURY LAURA ASHLEY (28) 8.4.07 F.  Lovely girl just achieved full maturity with lovely head and very expressive deep golden eyes. Good full cheeks and nice solid muzzle lines and a good bite. Nice size and weight to her body with a very nice coat for length and texture showing good mingling of blue and cream to most parts except for a cream patch top her neck and  cream on the tip of her tail. Lovely nature too.
3 Crook’s MIBAYBESE KAZERA (16) 8.6.07 F
BRITISH DEBUTANTE KITTEN:
1 Whitty’s JOCOCA WOLF WHISTLE (16) 12.6.08 M.  A very promising boy with extrovert personality and good looks. Well rounded head and neat well set ears. Lovely dark golden eyes and a good short nose with acceptable break. Nice chin and bite. Lovely body for size and weight with an excellent short crisp plushy coat which was sound throughout and showed no silvery tipping to any part. Nice thick rounded tail.
2 Wolfe’s LORASTON MATA-HARI (16) 14.8.08 F.  Another very nice kitten, again with good type and nice deep colour to her eyes. Nice body and limbs and again with a very nice short coat of good texture. Placed down today by her heavy silvery tipping which hopefully will clear as she matures more. Well shown and with a nice nature.
3 McEwen’s PENNYDOWN XCLUSIVE (39) 12.7.08 F
BRITISH DEBUTANTE NEUTER:
1 Pesci’s ALEJANDRO BACK TO BLACK (15) 17.8.07 MN
2 Ryan’s CURLU NEVE  (79S40 5) 79S 40 5) 19.4.08 FN
ORIENTAL BREEDERS KITTEN:
1 Wildon’s SUNJADE SILKMOTH (45k) 15.10.08 F.  Another delicious ‘Sunjade’ to hit the bench and she is stunning. Lovely wedge head with large well flared ears and expressive oriental eyes of a lovely clear green. Super balanced wedge and a lovely long elegant tubular body with tall standing legs. Excellent coat with a lovely cinnamon ticked tabby pattern which was very well developed for such a young kitten. Yummy!
2 Smith’s LORICHA SCARAMOUCHE (48 40t) 25.10.08 F.  Another very stylish kitten with lovely balanced wedge head and large flared ears. Good eyes for shape and colour and a nice long tubular body with tall standing limbs. Very attractive seal tabby mask and points with very nice colour divisions showing white to his face chest and underside with cute white paws!  Extrovert nature too.  
3 Girdler’s SHANTAI SPARKLER (35) 4.10.08 M
ORIENTAL NON-BREEDERS KITTEN:
1 Cockcroft’s SOLARUS NIRAN CHAO-FAH (29) 8.6.08 M.  A well developed boy for his age with nice wedge head and good sized flared ears. Oriental eyes of a good green colour with a good straight nose and nice muzzle lines. Very nice body development with a good short   fine close-lying coat of a nice rich chestnut brown which is nice to see these days.  
2 Saxon’s SHADOWSQUAD KONNIE (37) 4.7.08 F.  Her ears need a little more width as yet but they are a good size. Lovely clear green oriental eyes and a good straight nose. Nice body and tall standing limbs with a very nice dense glossy black sound coat. Unfortunately she does have a defect at the tip of her tail which is such a pity.
ORIENTAL ARISTOCRAT NEUTER:
1 May’s PALANTIR SNOWSTRIPE (48n) 2.11.07 MN.  A slightly shy boy but with stunning looks. Lovely wedge head with large well flared ears and a nice top of head. Very expressive clear green oriental eyes and a good straight nose in profile. Body is almost there for muscle and tone and he is long and tubular and with tall standing limbs. Lovely coat for length and texture and in good condition. He has lovely colour divisions with attractive white areas to his face and torso and a clear white extending to his belly. Nice rich caramel  areas which were sound and even in colour and a cute white tip to his ear!  

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Mrs A Lyall

My thanks to Brenda & her team for the invitation to judge here at my local show – it was a most enjoyable day with some lovely cats to handle. My steward was Karen Guidera who was a calm & efficient assistant – thank you Karen, for all your help & good company.

OPEN CLASSES.
AOC MAINE COON ADULT MALE.
1ST & CC.NOLAN’S VILLENELLE MASTERCLASS 64 44dw M – 11.4.08.An alert & purring adolescent lad of good substance. Ears very large, their height emphasised by tall tufts, wide at base & held erect, well furnished. Cheeks high though still rather narrow, expressive dark hazel eyes, rounded with slight oblique set & nose of balanced length showing slight concave curve at the bridge. Muzzle square, bite level & chin strong & deep. Body strong & muscular, a long rectangle in shape ending in a long flowing tail. Legs are long & very well boned with enormous white tufted feet, top coat developing well & showing the beginnings of flow, full white frontal ruff & shaggy breeches. Good mackerel pattern with limbs well barred & multiple narrow lines running vertically down the sides of the body. A pleasure to handle.
2ND.GILLARD’S CHANAMAK KAYITAK 64 16 M – 2.4.08.
Sweet blue lad, of similar age to the previous exhibit but not quite as developed. Ears could be a little larger though well set on top of the head, tufted & furnished & held erect. Rounded dark yellow eyes with slight oblique aperture, cheeks high but narrow, gentle curve to the bridge of the nose, bite level, muzzle a short rectangle rather than a square & chin which is deep though little narrow, thus not filling the base of the muzzle. Long limbs with large tufted paws, body long, lean & lithe & tail to balance. Coat sound to the roots, showing a little scurf on the back, frontal ruff beginning to show but little firmer top coat as yet. Very much a teenager today at an in-between stage of development. Gentle temperament.

AOC MAINE COON ADULT FEMALE.
BOB.MURRAY’S GR.CH.MCKITTYCREEK AURORA (CFA GC) (IMP.) 64 41ew F – 6.4.06. A spectacularly beautiful mature girl in her prime. Great style & substance, magnificent bright tortie tabby coat prepared to perfection with wonderful flow & shine to the top & the tail, full mane & shaggy breeches. Lovely head with large ears set high bearing long tufts & lavish furnishings, lovely large rounded eyes, cheeks high & broad & strong square muzzle. Body truly rectangular, rump square & bone very strong with white paws huge & tufted. A lovely cat.

AC COLOURPOINT OR MITTED RAGDOLL (INC.RED & TABBY) KITTEN MALE.
1ST & BOB.DAVIES’ FOXYBELLE ARISTAEUS 66atw M – 19.9.08. A very attractive sturdy kitten. Ears currently large as I would expect in a kitten of his age, spaced well apart on flat top of head & with a slight forward tilt. Cheeks well developed, expressive eyes large & well opened with slight oblique set & of a deep forget-me-not blue, with lighter coloured spectacle markings surrounding them. Medium length nose with gentle dip & slightly retrousse at the tip, level bite, nicely rounded muzzle & strong chin. Thick limbs of medium length, well boned & with large round tufted paws. Body long & solid & tapering bushy tail in proportion showing a solid top & faint barring beneath. Kitten coat of bluish white, dense & silky, which shows well defined tabby markings on the front legs. White markings conform to the standard apart from a small patch of blue on the right rear foot. A lovely lad.

AC COLOURPOINT OR MITTED RAGDOLL (INC. RED & TABBY) KITTEN FEMALE.
1ST.DAVIES’ FOXYBELLE PRINCESS NEVEAH 66aw F – 19.9.08. A feminine & well grown kitten. Medium sized ears well spaced on flat plane of head, held rather erect at present. Cheeks full & broad, eyes widely spaced, large & in a slight oblique set, a two tone aquamarine in colour. Gentle dip at bridge of medium length nose & very slight retrousse tip, bite level, good broad rounded muzzle & deep chin. Full kitten coat of bluish white, well boned legs with large tufted paws, long sturdy body & long tapering bushy tail. White mittens evenly matched & white throughout under the body from chin to tail. Rear legs white to level of underbody, barring a patch of blue on the left rear foot. Slightly less confident than her brother although she handled well.

AC BI-COLOUR RAGDOLL (INC.RED & TABBY) KITTEN MALE.
1ST & BOB.LYLE’S MIDNIGHTSTAR DREAMSCOMETRU 66 31 MN – 17.6.08. This strongly grown boy was reluctant to be disturbed & obviously felt safer & happier in his pen. Broad flat top to the head with ears set well apart, furnished on the inner edge & with a slight forward tilt. Cheeks full & broad, eyes large & well opened with slight oblique set, of an excellent dark sapphire colour with a paler rim. Nose is nicely retrousse at the tip with a slight dip at the bridge, bite is level, chin strong & muzzle rounded & well developed. Very strong, long body & long bushy tail which tapers to the tip. Thick legs are of medium length with excellent bone & paws strong, rounded & tufted with pink pads. Lovely full deep silky coat developing well, dense & soft with frontal ruff & knickerbockers, colour bluish white with some white patching & white from chin through entire underbody to the tail.

AOC SOMALI (EX. SILVER) NEUTER.
1ST,PC & BOB. STABLES’ CH.MERLIESIN ITSAKINDA MAGIC 63d MN – 6.3.06. A very handsome & well grown lad. Large well furnished ears nicely set & well cupped, large obliquely set almond eyes of palest green, good nose break with mauvish pink nose leather, level bite & strong chin showing a little white around the muzzle. Body a little portly but limbs long & elegant with neat tufted paws, & full brush of tail to balance. The contrast between ticking & base coat is very subtle in this colour & difficult to see in artificial lighting but the lilac ticking was apparent over the paler mushroom base & there was a solid lilac spine line & tail tip. Full coat with generous mane & breeches, heels lilac to the hocks & strong lilac facial pencillings. A smart young man, beautifully turned out, who handled well but was a little shy today.

BROWN OR BLUE TABBY (INC.BI-COLOUR) MAINE COON NEUTER.
1ST, PC & BOB. ALLEN’S EMPURRER WOLVERINE 64 41w MN – 14.1.08. A sweet natured lad, very much an adolescent today & rather rangy though very well grown. Huge ears with very long tufts & well furnished, wide at base & held erect. Cheeks high, needing to broaden, large rounded expressive eyes with slight oblique aperture, gentle convex curve to the bridge of the nose, muzzle deep & square, chin strong & bite level. Very strong long body & wonderful long flowing tail, limbs long with excellent strong bone & huge tufted paws. Full mane & shaggy breeches & lovely clear classic tabby pattern, although the base is a rather cool beige agouti in colour. He would have benefitted from better preparation.
2ND.FLEMING’S GR.PR.COONTASTIC DANCING BRAVE 64 31t – 17.10.05. A very large & imposing lad with a lovely expression, unfortunately thrown out of balance by a rather large tummy. Eras large, tufted & furnished but a little low set & tending to flare out. Cheeks high though I would have liked to see them broader, given his maturity, lovely rounded green eyes set slightly oblique, gentle curve to profile, level bite, strong deep chin & square muzzle. Long body with strongly boned limbs & long flowing tail, Full coat most beautifully prepared, mane breaking over the shoulders & framing the head to form a frontal ruff, shaggy breeches. Beautifully presented, good warm agouti base colour, spine lines rather dense. Very sweet gentle personality.

MISCELLANEOUS CLASSES.
AV SLH LIMIT ADULT.
1ST.LLOYD’S SHADYCOMBE MADAM BUTTERFLY 13dod F – 14.8.06. A really alert & pretty girl, strong & sturdy though very feminine. Well balanced broad wedge shaped head with ears of good size, well feathered & set high, beautiful large expressive eyes of very strong colour, the left blue & the right medium amber, nose of medium length with very slight dip in profile & strong chin. Long strong body, deceptively powerful with deep chest & legs well boned with neat rounded tufted feet. Balanced length of full tail, banded with darker auburn on a paler base. Facial markings nicely balanced & separated by a white blaze & tail colour extending an acceptable amount onto the spine, coat chalk white & silky. A delight to handle.
2ND.GILLARD’S LANEGA BRINNA 66 F – 18.10.07. A very deep sooty seal colourpoint with a delightful temperament & lovely type, although I felt that she was on the light side for her breed. Lovely head of good type with flat plane, ears well spaced, of moderate size & forward tilting, cheeks full, eyes of an astounding deep brilliant blue & so expressive, pretty retrousse nose & gently rounded muzzle & chin. Body of reasonable length & substance, with tail short for balance & medium length legs with moderate boning & rounded tufted paws. Coat soft but very dark beige in colour, although there is still some contrast as the matching points & mask are almost black. Adorable temperament.
3RD.BENNETT’S MUNKCHIP DOLLY DAYDREAM 13c2 F – 28.3.07.

AV SLH SPECIAL LIMIT ADULT.
1ST.LLOYD’S TANSDALE INDIGO MOON 13wbl M – 20.4.05.What a gorgeous lad, so friendly & outgoing, he really seemed delighted to see us & we certainly felt the same about him! Coming up to maturity, muscular & very strong yet beautifully balanced with excellent boning, long body & lovely full brush of tail to balance. Head a substantial wedge with a long almost straight nose, ears well feathered & set high, wonderful large strong blue eyes & firm chin. Chalk white coat, soft & silky with some neck & chest ruff & full breeches. A beautiful example of his breed in peak condition.
2ND.PERCIVAL’S CH. BLEUGEMS TEDDIEBEAR 66 31 M – 8.8.07.A impressive lad with real substance & style. Broad flat head between widely spaced forward tilting ears, full wide cheeks, large dark turquoise eyes in slight oblique set, nose showing gentle dip at bridge & retrousse tip, broad rounded muzzle & strong chin. Legs very strongly boned with large white round, tufted paws, body long & muscular with broad chest & strong short neck, bushy tail of length to balance. Soft full coat, dense & silky with white ruff & knickerbockers. White markings conform to the standard running from the chin throughout the underbody to the tail which is a little brindled & there is  a small patch of seal colour on the left back foot. Delightful personality.
3RD.PLASFIELD-TAYLOR’S HAZELDOLLS PYEWACKET 66tw M – 2.4.08.

AV SLH BREEDERS KITTEN MALE.
1ST.DAVIES’ FOXYBELLE ARISTAEUS 66 atw M – 19.9.08.
2ND.BLEWITT’S PURPURITE MYSTIC MERLIN 13c4 M – 3.8.08. Lovely kitten, very well grown. Strong broad head with neat ears well spaced, full round cheeks, blue eyes almost round, medium length nose with slight profile dip & good breadth of muzzle. Beautiful full magnolia coat, body of good substance & length & bushy tail to balance. Gloves & socks fairly symmetrical, one of the gauntlets very narrow.
3RD.FENWICK-RAVEN’S AMISTI FOR YOUR EYES ONLY 13c5 M – 7.9.08.Promising little babe. Nice breadth to the head, lovely forget-me-not blue eyes, cheeks full, nose with slight dip in profile accentuated by convex curve beneath, chin full & well developed. Legs well boned, body sturdy & bushy tail to balance.

AV SLH BREEDERS KITTEN FEMALE.
A very good class of stunning kittens.
1ST.KILMARTIN’S NITERAP CATRAYA 64 41sw F – 23.5.08.Such a pretty girl  showing excellent balance for her age. Super head definition with large erect ears, well furnished & bearing very long tufts, cheeks high & broad, beautiful large rounded olive - yellow eyes with slight oblique aperture, lovely profile & really strong deep square muzzle. Substantial weight to the long body, with strongly boned long limbs, large tufted paws & very long tail. Lovely clear silver base coat with no tarnish & beautifully defined classic tabby pattern. Super temperament, a very promising girl.
2ND.COMER’S ZELANDONII LILY MAE 67 20a F – 24.8.08. A cracker, looks as if she’s going to be a big girl. Very strong & deep triangular skull with large tufted ears, lavishly furnished, extending the head lines, exquisite eyes of the perefct shape, long straight profile & strong chin. Lond body, very strongly boned long legs with huge tufted paws & bushy tail to balance. Long shaggy kitten coat with the adult top coat just beginning to emerge over the shoulders.
3RD.SIMMOND’S GAYEMAUDI CHINA DOLL 13c1 F – 12.7.08. Very lovely seal point kitten with a beautiful head shape, with broad cheeks & strong rounded muzzle. Very deep blue eyes & pretty profile. Sturdy body of good length with tail to balance, thick legs strongly boned & well matched feet markings.

AV SLH MAIDEN KITTEN.
1ST.GRIFFITH’S MUSCAR JENICOLD JEDEFRE 13c4 M – 1.8.08.What a lovely sturdy lad, immaculately presented & with a wonderful temperament. Strong head conformation with neat ears well spaced, dreamy deep blue eyes, full cheeks & rounded muzzle. Body long, limbs thick set & very well boned, bushy tail to balance. Beautiful magnolia coat & soft lilac points. Gloves a little low & scalloped, gauntlets symmetrical ending half way to the hocks.
2ND.LYLE’S MIDNIGHTSTAR DREAMSCOMETRU 66 31 MN – 17.6.08.
3RD.DAVIES’ FOXYBELLE ARISTAEUS 66atw M – 19.9.08.

AV SLH NON BREEDERS NEUTER MALE.
1ST.BRIDGE’S TISANTI FIREOF PHOENIX 13c5 MN – 6.3.08.What a handsome typy lad with immaculate feet markings. Lovely broad, masculine heart shaped head with neat ears widely spaced, full round cheeks, wonderful intensely blue eyes & strong muzzle. Very chunky in the legs, body long & massive, huge full silky coat, beautifully prepared, & very bushy tail to balance. A joy to handle.
2ND.NEWMAN’S PR.DAIRYMAINE KASABIAN 64 19 MN – 3.8.06.Handsome & mature gentleman with a very sweet temperament & a lovely expression. Head strongly defined with broad top, large ears set high & held erect, cheeks high & broad, large rounded eyes, pleasing gentle curve to the profile & lovely deep square muzzle. Body strongly rectangular with square rump, boneimpressive & paws huge & tufted, tail long & flowing. Full coat, beautifully presented with flow to top & good shaggy breeches & tummy fur.
3RD.HANCOCK’S PR. JULESCOON SMIRNOFF ICE 64 41as MN – 2.11.07.

AV SLH NON BREEDERS NEUTER FEMALE.
1ST.NEWMAN’S GR.PR.DAIRYMAINE CASCADE 64 31et FN – 11.12.04.A very lovely tortie & white girl, in her prime, balanced & feminine with a beautifully marked coat showing shine & flow to the top & lovely full shaggy underpinnings, mane & breeches. Ears huge, well furnished & erect, large rounded green eyes, cheek bones high & wide & muzzle square, though chin is a little narrow. Excellent bone, body rectangular & tail long & flowing. A really stylish lady.
2ND.PRICE’S SUCETTE NOTTHELASTROLO 13c3 FN – 28.5.05. A sweet girl of lovely type with beautiful broad heart shaped head & intense dark blue eyes. Lovely full ivory silken coat & bushy tail, slightly brindled today, body of good length & heft & thick strongly boned limbs with beautiful symmetrical markings to the feet. Points a dark, rather cool chocolate in colour.

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Mrs H Marriott-Power

Many thanks to Brenda and Sue for the invitation to judge and to the club for their hospitality. A most enjoyable day with some lovely cats. Also a big thank you to my friend Sue Barrett who came to steward for me especially. Hope you enjoyed the day as much as I did. I look forward to the next time.
AV ANY OTHER FOREIGN PREMIER MALE
1 GPC COAK’S GR PR ADMILSH ZABARI  76 30  MN  14.10.00
Brown Spotted Bengal. Huge boy, mature eight plus year old with a large body, long, well balanced with muscular proportionate length, strong, well boned legs and large, rounded paws.  Longish tail but thick and even, carried low and with a rounded tip.  Short to medium length coat, fairly dense, soft and luxurious.  Rufus ground colour with slight grey overtones but clear deep brown and black spotting, showing a bulls eye pattern on flanks, slight linkage back from right shoulder, broken lines and spots on legs, spots on tummy and rings on tail. Black and brown facial markings and chin strap. Broad, medium wedge with rounded contours, high cheek bones and head correctly small in proportion to the body.  In profile slight curve from forehead to bridge of nose, slight concave curve to nose then slightly long, straight line to tip spoilt by very slight bump. Large, broad nose with puffed nose leather.  Full muzzle, level bite and medium depth chin.  Pronounced whisker pads.  Thick muscular neck.  Generous sized ears, wide at base and rounded at tips.  Full, almond shaped, green eyes, large and correctly slanted towards the base of the ear.  Lovely temperament and shown in lovely condition.  
RGPC LANE’S PR DRASNIAN RAFFLES JEWEL  77  MN  26.7.07
Singapura of eighteen months of age. Rounded skull with rounded width at outer eye, narrowing to definite whisker break.  Medium, fairly short, broad muzzle with a blunt nose.  Profile shows rounded skull and slight stop just below the eye line, then fairly short nose straight to tip. Level bite and medium depth chin.  Slightly oversized ears for his face but wide at base, deep cupped and tilted slightly outwards.  Large eyes with dark outline, held wide open and green in colour.  Medium size and length to body, moderately stocky and muscular with a good firm feel.  Legs muscled at body and tapering to small oval feet.  Tail measures just short of shoulder, slender and with a blunt dark tip.  Good coat fairly short, fine, silky and close lying.  Ivory base colour with soft warm effect and with sepia brown ticking, showing two bands of colour separated by light, dark at tips and light at roots.  Muzzle, chest, stomach and inner legs of unticked ivory.  Barring on inner front legs and back knees only.  Yellowy broken necklace.  Nose leather mid-dark salmon with dark outline.  Cheetah lines from inner corner of eye towards just behind whisker pads.  Brown spurs on lower back hind legs.  A bit upset today but handled ok.
AV ANY OTHER FOREIGN PREMIER FEMALE
1 GPC WILLIAMS’S PR SANTILLO JASMIN  78 30s  FN  3.7.07
Silver Egyptian Mau. Very stylish eighteen month old young lady shown in lovely condition. Slightly rounded wedge of medium length. In profile gentle contour with very slight rise from bridge to forehead and down neck.  Uniform width down nose to gently rounded muzzle. Level bite and medium depth chin.  Medium ears, broad at base, slightly pointed, set well back and cupped forward to follow line of head.  Large, rounded almond shaped eyes, set straight under a level brow, pale gooseberry green in colour.  Medium to long body, strong and muscular, well balanced and deceptively weighty.  Elegant proportionate legs and small rounded paws.  Medium length tail, thicker at base and tapering gently towards tip.  Medium length, close lying coat with good sheen to it.  Pale silver ground colour with deep charcoal spotting  clear and with no tarnishing. ‘M’ on forehead with frown marks, complex scarab over top breaking into spots along spine.  Mascara lines on cheeks. Randomly spotted, clearly defined, broken necklaces, bars on legs with spots on lower legs.  Ringed tail with a dark tip.  Lovely temperament.
RGPC CASE’S PR FECHELDEE ANASTASIA  74c  FN  25.9.02
Attractive mature lady of nearly seven years of age. Gently rounded top of head of good width between ears, moderately proportioned wedge with a rounded muzzle and definite whisker pinch.  Profile shows slight nose break then nose straight to tip.  Level bite and medium depth chin.  Medium sized ears, slightly taller than wide, broad at base, oval at tips and pricked forward and set well apart.  Large, full almond shaped eyes, set well apart and greeny-blue in colour.  Longish body very weighty but still maintaining good muscle tone and well balanced with a broad, rounded chest, slender legs and neat oval paws.  Medium length tapering tail.  Fairly short, close lying coat, fine, soft and silky with a good sheen to it. Lilac coat colour with some darker shading along back and bluey masking on face. Lovely temperament.
AC BURMESE GRAND PREMIER
A lovely class, a real pleasure to judge.
1 IGR PC HUTCHINGS’S IMP GR PR TALIPAW BURLINGTON BERTIE  27b  MN  13.12.04
A handsome boy of four plus years of age of excellent size and weight and with good muscle tone.  Medium to longer length body with proportionate, shapely legs and largish oval paws.  Tail well shaped but a trifle thick overall and just a fraction short to balance body for perfection.  Fairly short and close lying coat of satiny texture.  Warm toned medium chocolate, slightly paler across neck shoulders and with slightly darker chocolate contrast masking to face and ears.  Very good width to gently rounded top of head between well set and shaped ears of goodly size.  Slight flattening to brow, good nose break, nose a trifle long but straight.  Level bite and good depth chin.  Good size and shape to pale chartreuse eyes well set.  Lovely temperament.
RIGR PC ELLIS’S IMP GR PR MAINMAN APOLLO  27b  MN  21.5.04
Four and a half year old boy of excellent size and weight with good muscle tone.  Medium to longer body with proportionate, shapely legs and largish oval paws.  Good tail for length and shape to balance body.  Coat fairly short and close lying and of excellent texture.  Warm toned medium to darker chocolate colour, nice and even over body, slightly paler across shoulders and darker contrast masking to face and ears.  Fairly short blunt wedge.  Very good width to gently rounded top of head between well set and shaped ears of good size.  Slight flattening to brow, good nose break, nose a trifle long but straight.  Level bite and medium depth chin.  Good size and shape to pale yellow eyes well set.   Lovely temperament.   
BRITISH BLACK KITTEN
1 & BOB RISCHLING’S ADATESH HENDRIX  15  M  6.6.08
Well grown seven month old boy of very good size and weight with good muscle tone. Head has full cheeks and good breadth to skull and rounded top of head with good width between medium sized ears set far apart so following the outer contours of the head and rounded at tips. Rounded brow, slightly long but straight, broad nose. Noticeably teething at present so distorting lower face shape but level bite and fair depth chin. Orange eyes set wide apart but I would prefer them larger for perfection.  Short neck to slightly long rather than cobby body at present but with a level back, low on legs and with a full, broad, deep chest. Short, solid, well boned legs and largish, rounded paws.  Good tail, medium in length, thicker at base and rounded at tip.  Coat a trifle long but fairly dense but on the slightly soft side of crisp in texture.  Sound jet black colour to coat with a nice sheen to it. A very wriggly fellow but nice natured.
BRITISH BLACK SILVER TABBY KITTEN
1 & BOB NICHOLSON’S METALLLICAT SILVER HERO  18  F  6.9.08
Well balanced four month old kitten of good size and weight with good muscle tone. Head has full cheeks to a round face with good breadth to skull and rounded top of head with good width between  ears set far apart so following the outer contours of the head, medium in size and rounded at tips. Rounded brow and short, straight, broad nose. Level bite but has double upper canines at present, medium depth chin. Large and well open eyes set wide apart, eye colour developing, green at centre but yellow tones to outer edge.  Short neck to compact body with a short level back, low on legs and with a full, broad, deep chest. Stocky, well boned legs and firm, rounded paws.  Medium length tail, slightly fine and has minor defect at tip.  Short, dense coat with a crisp texture.  Bright silver ground colour with deep, black classic markings.  Superb pattern, well defined and no tarnishing. Spots on tummy and spots on toes. Lovely temperament.
BRITISH RED/CREAM/TORTIE TABBY KITTEN
1 & BOB O’CONNOR’S HUMBUG MINNIMINX  20e   F  16.9.08
A delightful four month old kitten with good overall balance, excellent size and weight and with good muscle tone. Head has full cheeks to a round face with good breadth to skull and rounded top of head with good width between neat ears set far apart so following the outer contours of the head, small in size and rounded at tips. Rounded brow and short, straight, broad nose. Level bite but double upper canines at present giving puffed whisker pads, slightly shallow chin. Large and well open eyes set wide apart, muddy tone to golden colour at present.  Short neck, compact body with a short level back, low on legs and with a well rounded chest. Short, well boned legs and firm, rounded paws.  Medium length tail, thicker at base and rounded at tip.  Very mature coat for a young kitten, short, dense and with a fairly crisp texture.  Tortie Tabby black classic pattern well defined and overlaid with shades of bright red. Golden brown ground colour slightly marred by grey overtones.
BRITISH BROWN, BLUE, CHOCOLATE OR LILAC TABBY KITTEN
1 & BOB WORSLEY-WARING’S SATINMIST SUPURR SAMSON  20  M  18.8.08
Very good size and weight to this five month old lad with good muscle tone. Good breadth to skull, full cheeks and rounded top of head with good width between ears set far apart so following the outer contours of the head, medium in size and rounded at tips. In profile rounded brow and short, straight, broad nose. Level bite but slightly shallow chin. Orange eyes large and well open and set wide apart.  Short neck, good cobby body with a short level back, low on legs and with a broad, good depth chest. Short, stocky legs and firm, rounded paws.  Medium length tail, thicker at base and rounded at tip.  Short, dense coat with a crisp texture.  Brown Tabby of coppery brown ground colour which is showing some ticking and grey overtones at present so spoiling the definition of his black, classic pattern. Three parallel lines down back and good butterfly outline at shoulders but oyster shaped patches could be clearer. Lovely temperament.
BRITISH BI-COLOURED KITTEN
Two lovely kittens with little to choose between them.
1 & BOB WILLIS’S FELESAMOR TAMERINE-HUNNY  31f  M  16.8.08
Five month old boy very well grown and of very good size and weight with good muscle tone. Head has full cheeks to a round face with good breadth to skull and rounded top of head with good width between ears set far apart so following the outer contours of the head, medium in size and rounded at tips. Rounded brow and short, straight, broad nose. Level bite (double upper canine on left hand side) and medium depth, level chin. Large and well open eyes set wide apart, deep orange in colour.  Short neck, slightly long rather than cobby body at present but with a level back, low on legs and with a well rounded, deep chest. Short, strong legs and firm, rounded paws.  Medium length tail, thicker at base and rounded at tip.  Coat fairly short, lovely and dense but just slightly on the soft side of crisp in texture.  Cream and White of pale cream sound to roots but showing faint tabby markings. White to back high boots broken by colour, tummy, front legs going up around neck forming a collar, inverted ‘V’ on face, lips chin and chest. Lovely temperament.
2 LORTON-HOBBS’S LORASTON PIERS-PITSTOP  31f  M  13.9.08
Four month old boy looking a very chunky model.  Well balanced and of good size and weight with good muscle tone. Round face has full cheeks , good breadth to skull and rounded top of head with good width between neat ears set far apart so following the outer contours of the head, fairly small in size and rounded at tips. Rounded brow and short, straight, broad nose. Level bite and fair depth chin. Deep golden coloured eyes are set wide apart but I would prefer them slightly larger for perfection.  Short neck to cobby body with a short level back, low on legs and with a full, broad, deep chest. Short, strong, well boned legs and firm, rounded paws.  Medium length tail, thicker at base and rounded at tip.  Short, dense coat with a crisp texture.  Cream and White of cool toned cream which pales slightly to roots and is showing a faint spotted pattern. White to inverted ‘V’ on face, lips, chin, chest, broken collar, tummy broken by colour and high boots both to front and back legs. Lovely temperament.
BLUE BURMESE ADULT MALE
1 CC Withheld  MACOY’S OYIBO MACOYS BLUETT  27a  M  14.4.08
Very good size and weight to this nine month old boy with a delightful temperament. Medium to longer body with good muscle tone, proportionate, shapely legs and largish oval paws.  Well shaped tail is a fraction short to balance body.  Coat a bit long but close lying and of fairly good texture.  Spoilt by stud tail at base of spine and along top of tail.  Medium blue in colour with sandy overtones and rather ticked appearance. Small patch of white hairs between back legs.  Fairly good width to gently rounded top of head between rather large ears held slightly low so spoiling his look. Slight flattening to brow, adequate nose break, nose a bit long but straight.  Level bite but shallow chin. Pale chartreuse eyes of good shape but need to be larger for that lustrous look. Nice temperament.
BLUE BURMESE ADULT FEMALE
1 CC & BOB WOODLEY’S CH HONPUSS MASHONA  27a  F  25.3.02
Nearly seven year old, smart looking lady with a medium to longer body of very good weight and nice firm feel.  Proportionate, long, slender legs and neat oval paws.  Good tail for length and shape to balance body and finished with a nice paint brush tip.  Coat a trifle long but close lying and of good texture.  Medium to deeper blue in colour with nice silvering to rounded areas.  Good width to gently rounded top of head between well set and shaped ears of good size.  Slight flattening to brow, good nose break, nose a trifle long but straight.  Level bite but slightly shallow chin.  Good size and shape to pale chartreuse eyes well set.  Sweet natured.
2 FEARON’S MOOTAM MERRYMEW  27a  F  14.3.07
Shy nearly two year old lady with an elegant, medium to longer body, slim proportionate legs and neat oval paws.  Well shaped tail is a fraction short to balance body.  Coat fairly short and close lying and of fairly good texture.  Medium blue in colour with silvering to rounded areas.  Good width to gently rounded top of head between well set and shaped ears of goodly size.  Slight flattening to brow, fairly good nose break, nose a bit long but straight.  Level bite and medium depth chin but slight pinch at jaw hinge.  Yellow eyes spaced well apart but tending to round in shape.  Nice natured.
AOC TORTIE BURMESE ADULT
1 CC & BOB WYATT’S TYPHA WARRIORPRINCESS  27j  F  5.3.07
Very good size and weight to this nearly two year old lady with a good firm feel to her.  Medium build to body with proportionate, slender legs and neat oval paws.  Well shaped tail of good length to balance body. Coat fairly short and close lying and of very good texture.  Prettily mingled palish lilac and shades of cream.  Fairly short, blunt wedge. Very good width to gently rounded top of head between well set and shaped ears of goodly size.  Slight rounding to brow, good nose break and fairly short, straight nose. Level bite but slightly shallow chin.  Large and lustrous, pale yellow eyes set well apart.  Lovely temperament.
2 JARVIS’S KYMIAN MARTHA  27h  F  15.10.06
Two plus year old lady on he point of calling. Elegant, deceptively weighty medium bilt body with proportionate slim legs and neat oval paws.  Well shaped tail is just a fraction short to balance body.  Coat fairly short and close lying and of very good satin like texture. Attractive mixture of deep but warm toned chocolate and shades of red. Good width to gently rounded top of head between well set and shaped ears of generous size.  Gentle rounding to brow, good nose break and fairly short nose. Good size and shape to yellow eyes well set. Level bite and fair depth chin.  Nice natured.
3 WOODLEY’S HONPUSS CARELESS WHISPA  27g  F  29.7.06
Well balanced two and a half year old lady of good size and weight with proportionate, shapely legs and neat oval paws.  Good tail for length and shape to balance body.  Coat a trifle long but close lying and of fairly good texture.  Medium blue and rather hot toned cream prettily mingled.  Good width to gently rounded top of head between well set and shaped ears of good size.  Slight rounding to brow, good nose break, nose a bit long and rounds slightly.  Level bite and fair depth chin.  Large and lustrous pale chartreuse eyes set well apart. Sweet natured.

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Mrs J Molin

My thanks to Brenda , Sue & the committee for the invitation.  I had some  lovely cats today. 
A.C. BURMESE  PREMIER  (Gr Pr) Male            
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A competitive  class of  boys,   some good cats went without certificates.
GPC  WEALE'S  UK & IMP GR PR SYLPS HERCULES (27b) dob 17.6.00.
Large, mature boy, now into  his 9th year. Good  weight  to excellent , muscular, elegant,  body,  strong rounded chest, correct limbs, good shape to tail  with paintbrush tip that just balances. Head has  well balanced  wedge,  with good  breadth  and  rounding  to top with  well placed medium sized  ears, good width to jaw hinge,  short blunt  muzzle.  Profile  shows a fair brow,   well defined nosebreak,  firm chin.   Expressive yellow  eyes  have  lovely  shape, set &  size.  Short, close-lying,  even,  glossy,  slightly darkish warm chocolate coat.  Well presented, excellent  temperament. Lovely boy to handle.
RGPC HUTCHING'S IMP GR PR TALIPAW BURLINGTON BERTIE (27b) dob 13.12.04.
Medium sized muscular body of  excellent  weight  and condition,  neat paws, correct limbs, tail just balances.Head has  short  wide  wedge,  good breadth &  rounding to top with well set medium sized ears, fairly blunt end to muzzle.  Profile shows a good brow,  nosebreak, and  firm chin   of good  depth.  Expressive,  well shaped  yellow eyes.   Close-lying,  even ,fine textured , warm milk chocolate coat . Handled well. Laid back boy enjoying his day, well presented.
A.C. BURMESE PREMIER (Gr Pr ) Female
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GPC COWAN'S GR CH & PR AMBASKIN LITTLE POPPET (27b) dob 31.3.00
2 months away from her  9th birthday. Gentle,  attractive, mature  girl with typical Burmese expression.   Balanced, elegant body of good weight and size. Correct limbs and tail to balance.   Head has a fairly  short wedge  with good breadth  and rounding to top  with  well shaped & set  slightly large ears.  Profile  shows a   good brow, nosebreak ,chin has  good depth  and  sits  back a  bit.  Expressive yellow eyes have  good size & shape.  Close-lying , even, warm chocolate coat  is a fraction  long,  good   texture  and  condition  with  slightly darker contrast on  face.  Well presented
RGPC JARVIS'S  GR CH &  PR KYMIAN LOTTIE  (27e) dob 21,10.99.
Very  alert, t ypical , expressive Tortie, she  had  lots  to  say  for herself today!    Good weight  and  size  to slightly  plump, compact  body,  correct limbs,  good tail with paintbrush tip to balance.  Head has  short  wedge  with fair breadth and  good rounding to  top, blunt end to muzzle,  well shaped  and  placed  ears,  (fur  sparse on the back of  her ears ,  I  attributed  cause to being hormonal),  Profile shows  a  fair brow, a well defined  nosebreak, nose rolls  off a  bit, a firm chin.  Expressive,  large, lustrous yellow eyes.  Good  texture  and  condition  to glossy, fairly short,  close-lying coat of darkish seal brown  & red colourings
RED BURMESE ADULT
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1c BOB  KEMPE'S OAKENSHIELD ANNA KARENINA  dob 14.4.08
Attractive,alert, young queen,   still maturing as only just Adult. Good  weight  to elegant, muscular,  balanced, proportionate body, correct limbs, good  length to tail with paintbrush tip.   Head has short  wedge with  good breadth  and  gentle rounding to top with well shaped & set largish ears.  She still needs time to  fill out at jaw hinge.  Good nosebreak, nose has a  slight bump,  fair  depth to chin.  Lustrous, well shaped yellow eyes.   Excellent  texture  and  condition  to  clear, close-lying,   glossy, pale tangerine coat, with v.faint  broken necklace.
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 1 BOB  JARVIS'S  KYMIAN YOUNGSTAR dob 15.7.08.
Very  active young man. Muscular, firm body of  good  weight and  size,  v. good length tail  to balance,  correct limbs. Head has good breadth  and rounding to  top with well placed & shaped ears.  Profile shows  a  good browline,  a  fair nosebreak , an even chin.  Yellow eyes  are well shaped,  but would prefer larger  for perfection.  He has expressive frown lines. Good texture  and  condition to  close-lying, rich cream coat  with  desired powdering on head and ears.
2  DELL'S KUPRO CREAM SALIX  dob 10.5.08.
Almost Adult,  Attractive boy with a super temperament.   Muscular fit  body of  good  weight & size,  strong  rounded chest, correct limbs, good  tail  to balance.   Head has good breadth and  rounding  to  top with well set & shaped ears, with blunt end to muzzle.  Profile  shows  a  good browline,  a good nosebreak, an  even chin. Good clear yellow colour to eyes  that looked almond in shape as  he  did not  want to  open fully  and they  also looked  a  fraction  deep set  .  Lovely   condition and  texture  to  close-lying, clear,  pale  cream coat with desired powdering  on  head and  ears.
CREAM BURMESE KITTEN, FEMALE
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1 HENRY'S  ADATEBUNICA'S DREAM  dob  21.5.08.
Balanced body of  good  weight  for  size,  correct limbs and  tail.  Head has  short  wedge  with  good   breadth  and  good rounding  to  top with well shaped and  set  ears.  Profile shows a good brow, good nosebreak,  a fraction long in forehead, chin sits back  a  little.   Eyes appeared slightly deep set but, lustrous   when  she  managed  to  open them (she  does tend  to  contort )   Good texture  and  condition  to fairly  close-lying, rich cream coat  with the desired   bloom on  head and  ears, displaying faintest of  chest necklace.
A.O.C.TORTOISESHELL BURMESE KITTEN
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 1 BOB  GIRAUDY'S GIRADELLE QUEENOFSHEBA (27h) dob 7.9.08.
 
Pretty girl of  pleasing  type  and  expression, well proportioned body  of  good  weight and size.  Correct limbs  and  tail to balance.  Head has  short wedge with very nice top .  Good  breadth and  rounding to top with  well placed  ears, blunt  muzzle, that  she  tends  to  square .( dentition looks  untidy , benefit given today due to  her age/teething)   Profile shows  a  good brow, nosebreak and  firm chin.  Good size, shape  and  set  to eyes,  golden yellow  colour  coming  through. Good  texture, condition  and  pleasing colourings to  baby coat.  A  dear little  girl who was  enjoying her day out.
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Lovely  class of  girls. I liked  no 403, a stylish brown girl, sadly  I  think  she was frightened and preferred the  security of her pen.
 1  WOODLEY'S  HONPUSS CARELESS WHISPA (27g)
Super Burmese  expression, she  was feeling rather  feisty today ! Head  has good breadth &  rounding  to  top with  well placed & shaped ears.  Good profile lines and chin.  Lustrous yellow eyes  have  good size, shape & set. Balanced, muscular body with correct limbs and tail.   Close-lying coat of pretty colourings  has  excellent  texture & condition.
2 KING'S  CH JANAGAR NIAGARA FALLS  (27b)
Lovely temperament.  Well balanced, muscular body, correct limbs and  good tail to balance. Good breadth and  rounding to top of  head with  well shaped  and  placed  ears.  Good profile lines & chin.Well shaped  expressive,  chartreuse eyes.   Close-lying  darkish chocolate coat  of  good  texture  and  condition.
3 WOODLEY'S  CH HOMPUSS MASHONA (27a) 
A.C. BURMESE VISITORS ADULT
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 1 WYATT'S  TYPHA WARRIORPRINCESS (27j)
Typical Burmese expression, she was in  a bit of mood  and  this  just enhanced her  look  Head has  short wedge  with  good  breadth  and  rounding  to  top,  with  well shaped  and  set  ears  Profile  show  a  good  brow, a  fair  nosebreak,  firm  chin  of  fair  depth.  Well shaped  lustrous yellow  eyes.   Muscular medium sized  body  with  correct  limbs, tail  just balances. Very  good  texture  and  condition to close-lying coat of  pretty  dusted cream & lilac colourings.   
2 JARVIS'S KYMIAN MARTHA (27h)
Pretty girl with  excellent satiny coat texture.  Head has short wedge,  with good  breadth  and  rounding  to  top  with  well shaped &  placed  ears., good browline, and  nosebreak    good chin . Expressive,  large, lustrous yellow  eyes.  Body  of  good  size and proportions ,  fair  weight  ( been  calling  recently?)  Correct  limbs , good  tail to  balance.
 3 ALGER-STREET'S  CH TYPHA BUFFOONBILLY (27c)
 A.C. BURMESE  NOVICE ADULT
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1  MACOY'S  KYMIAN WESTON  (27)
Attractive  young man. Excellent balance,  firm, muscular  body, correct limbs, good shape to tail with paintbrush tip. Head has short wedge  with  good breadth and  rounding to top with  well placed ears.  Profile  shows  a  good brow line,  good nosebeak and  firm chin.  Good  eyes shape set & colour. Good texture  and  condition  to close-lying, short,  warm seal brown coat,  sprinkling of  white  hairs  on underparts.
2 KEMPE'S OAKENSHIELD  ANNA KARENINA (27d)
3 MACOY'S  OYIBO MACOYS BLUETT (27a)
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1 CHARLEWOOD'S  ADATEBU DREAMING DRAGON  dob  21.5.08.
Almost Adult. Lovely solid, muscular feel  to  this young  man. Body  of  good  weight  and  size. Correct  limbs  and  tail. Head  of  moderate  type with  good breadth  to  top    with  well placed  ears.  Good  texture and  condition to  short, close-lying rich  tangerine  coat.  Excellent  temperament  and  shown in  fine condition.
A.C. BURMESE NON BREEDERS KITTEN FEMALE
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1 POWER'S  MAINMAN KISSOFINDIA     (27)  dob  26.5.08 .
Body  of  good  weight  and  size, correct  limbs  and  tail.   Head  has short  wedge  with  good  breadth and  rounding to top  with  well placed  &  shaped ears   that  she  tends  to  hold  high when tensed up.  Good breadth to cheekbones.  Good  profile  lines  and  chin.  Golden yellow eyes have good   shape  and set  but  have  a faint  green  rim at present.  Close-lying  warm seal brown  coat  of  good colour, texture  and  condition. 
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1 MACOY'S  KYMIAN WESTON
2 KING'S KATSACUTE MY-GILY
A C SPECIAL LIMIT
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1 ROBINSONS'S  KARESAMA RANI
A.C. BURMESE RADIUS KITTEN
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1 JARVIS'S  KYMIAN YOUNGSTAR
A C BURMESE VISITORS KITTEN
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1 BRININGER'S  OYIBO KARRIE-WHITCHIT
2 DEWHURST'S  SKAMPAWS  MORNING CLOUD
3 DELL'S KUPRO RED  SASSAFRAS

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Mr S Parkin

My thanks to Brenda and the Committee for the kind invitation to judge at what was a busy and happy show. My thanks to Maria for looking after both the Cats and myself so well.
USUAL ABYSSINIAN ADULT, MALE:
1 CC BOB SHAMMAS’S MIKKAR ASHANTI WARRIOR, 31.12.07.  A really impressive youngster, body of good length, elegant yet muscular.  Legs proportionate to the body with small oval feet. Tail in balance with the body tapering to the tip.  Head shows a moderate wedge, with rounded contours.  Distinct break in the profile, good muzzle with indent firm chin and an even bite.   Eyes of good shape and set, Large cupped ears, well set, he as the added bonus of distinct tufts. Distinct facial markings, white restricted to under the chin.  No bars or necklets. Black spine line with a solid black tail tip, small amount of black on the heels.  Coat short and fine but for perfection needs a little more resilience.  Bright apricot undercoat with distinct black ticking.  Keen to come out and see the world and took some persuading to return to the pen.
2 DARBY’S MAKEITSOHAWKEYE PIERCE, (23). M, 18.12.07. A little smaller than the winner but still muscular and of good overall conformation. Limbs and tail in harmony with the body.  Head shows a medium wedge but with a rather fine muzzle. The muzzle indent is well defined. Profile shows a rather gentle break. Reasonable depth of chin with a level bite. Large well set ears, of good shape but without tufts. Eyes in the correct oriental setting, and of good shape and size.  Well defined facial markings no bars or necklets White on lips and chin. Distinct spine line with a good sized solid black tail tip, Very small amount of black on the heels. Warm apricot basecoat with distinct black ticking. Coat fine but a little long although it lies well.  Another very friendly exhibit.
USUAL ABYSSINIAN ADULT, FEMALE:
1 CC SHAMMAS’S CH MIKKAR LITTLE MYNX, 29.12.07.   A lively girl.  Good overall conformation Firm feel to the body, with proportionate legs and neat paws .Tail balances the body for length, tapering to the tip. Head has a moderate wedge with gently rounded contours. Large well set ears with tufts, Eyes are the desired rounded almond shape, with good depth of colour. Profile shows a fair nose break Chin needs a little more depth but not weak, level bite. Cream on lips and chin, distinct facial markings, no bars or necklets. Solid spine line leading to a solid black tail tip, some black on hocks Coat short and fine with very good resilience. Undercoat a warm apricot with distinct ticking.  Most anxious to see the whole world, once out of the pen but stood well and permitted a full assessment.
2 DARBY’S SILVERSMOKE MIRACLE, (23). F, 11.1.08. Good size for her age, still rather adolescent in appearance. Body has a solid feel to it. Legs a little long at present, tail commensurate with the body for length, but I would prefer it a little wider at the base, gently tapering to the tip. Head rather a narrow wedge, needing more width between the eyes. Ears of good shape and size, well set to follow the line of the wedge. Large expressive eyes of good shape and size.  Slight break in profile, chin rather shallow but not weak, even bite. Well defined facial markings no bars or necklets, white on lips and chin. Solid spine line with a good length of solid black tail tip. Some black extending up the hock. Happy to come out and be judged.
RUSSIAN BLUE KITTEN, MALE:
1 BOB ANDERSON’S SEMILLA ANGELO, 24.5.08.  A really pleasing exhibit only just a kitten, but already looks quite mature. Long body, elegant yet with a muscular feel to it. Legs balance the body with neat oval feet. Tail balances the body for length with a gentle taper to the tip.  Head has a short balanced wedge. Profile shows a well formed angle, firm chin and an even bite. Very mobile ears, he took quite a while to show that they were upright. Eyes rather small but of the correct almond shape and set wide, two shades of green at present. Coat soft and very dense and even mid blue, coloured to the roots Silvering well developed overall. Tail free of ghost rings but darker than the body.  A very friendly exhibit who handled very well.
RUSSIAN BLUE KITTEN, FEMALE:
1 BAILEY & MARIE’S GOSHEN BLUE AMDALA, 15.7.08.  Still very much a kitten. Body of good conformation, legs and tail proportionate to the body with small oval paws. The head has a fairly short wedge but a rather narrow muzzle, although she is developing whisker pads. Needs more depth of chin but bite is level. Sadly at present her profile is very straight. Ears of good shape and size set well, vertically on the top of head. Eyes a little small and rounded, still turning to green. Coat still very kittenish, a rather dark medium blue, but blue to the roots, some silvering beginning to develop. Some ghost rings evident on the tail. A little in awe of the show but relaxed quickly and handled well.
AV FOREIGN ADULT MALE:
1 DAVIS’S MAUISHA NEPHERHOTEP, Male Silver Spotted Egyptian Mau, 21.1.07. A really super boy, a fully mature look to him. Medium body with a very firm feel to it, but still elegant. Legs and feet in proportion tail in harmony with the body tapering gently to the tip. Head has a gently rounded moderate wedge. The parallel lines of the nose produce the desired “Worried look” of the breed. Ears of good shape and size.  Eyes a clear gooseberry green in colour, well set and almond shaped. Coat medium length, dense with a resilient texture. Distinct facial markings, base coat a clear silver with distinct ticking. Spots clearly defined and randomly distributed.  Spine line broken and a solid black tail tip.  A real pleasure to judge as he was so happy to see us and behaved beautifully.
2 SHAMMAS’S MIKKAR ASHANTI WARRIOR.
3 GIRAUDY’SGLITTERGLAM KING MIDAS.
AV FOREIGN ADULT FEMALE:
1 CHERKAS’S JUSARKA PUSSYWILLOW, Female Korat, 18.8.02.  Beautifully proportioned mature girl with very good Korat conformation. Moderate length to a hard, muscular body. Limbs in proportion with neat oval feet. Well balanced tail. Head shows a fully developed heart shape, flattened forehead, large ears, wide at the base, set high.  Large very expressive eyes, round in shape a clear deep green, in colour. Profile shows a distinct stop, short downwards turning nose.  Chin firm with a level bite.  Coat fine and close lying an even mid blue with extensive silver tipping over the body and limbs. A really pleasing exhibit, a little shy at first but came out and handled well.
2 CAUNTER’S CH THICKTHORN BAYLAUREL, Blue Ocicat, 22.4.06.  Much happier under her blanket than out. Once out showed very good overall Ocicat expression. Body very tense but hard a firm feel never the less. Limbs in proportion, with small oval feet. Tail balances the body for length, tapering gently from a broad base. Head has a moderate wedge, with gentle curves, slight dip in profile, firm chin and an even bite. Square broad muzzle with whisker pinch. Ears well set at 45°; eyes very rounded but once back under the blanket and given a little time, almond in shape.  Coat rather long which results in the spots although distinct were more defuse that I would prefer to see. Mostly assessed in the pen.
3 CH MIKKAR LITTLE MYNX.
FOREIGN MAIDEN ADULT:
1 ALGER-STREET’S CATHLENTA TYPHA JETSTAR, Female Bombay, 31.3.08.  Very attractive young girl, balanced body with a hard feel to it, slim legs with commensurate oval paws. Tail in balance with the body. Head currently shows a muzzle just a fraction too long for balance.  Good depth of chin and a level, if inward facing bite. Large ears, broad at the base, well set. Most expressive eyes of good shape and set a rich gold in colour. Coat, close and fine, black with a deep gloss, sound to the roots. A very friendly and confident exhibit
2 PENFOLD’S KWANSAN NUTIKITINALA, (77). F, 17.4.08.  Pleasingly proportioned dainty youngster. Solid feel to the body limbs in proportion. Slim tail balances the body for length. Head well rounded with strong whisker break Profile needs more stop, firm chin, even bite. Good facial markings, nose liner nearly complete, correct leg barring both front and rear. Coat short and fine a warm old ivory base colour with well defined sepia ticking. A friendly girl who was happy to come out and be judged.
3 DAVIES’SINDASIA ELWING STARDUST.
AV FOREIGN LIMIT KITTEN:
1 HITCHINGS’S TAMTONKS ORIANNA, Female Lilac Tonkinese, 30.5.08.  Well proportioned girl. Body long and elegant but still has a muscular feel to it. Legs and tail commensurate to the body, neat oval feet. Head has a moderate wedge.  Profile shows a slight break, very small bump on the nose. Large well set ears, eyes set at an angle, almond in shape. Firm chin with an even bite.  Coat short and fine with an excellent silky texture. Colours do not merge from the points to the body without clear demarcation. A very friendly and happy exhibit.
2 BOLLON’S WOTHORPE RUBENS, Male Brown Spotted Bengal, 15.8.08.  Well grown boy strong feel to the body, legs strong and powerful with large round paws. Tail thick and even. Head is a medium wedge, broad across the top and muzzle, gentle curve to the profile, good depth of chin and a level bite. Coat dense and fine Random spots clearly defined over the body, broken spine lines to a solid black tail tip. Unfortunately the coat presently lacks any real warmth and the basecoat is ticked handled well out of the pen.
3 ADRIAN-GROVES’S AMAROGUE SAFARI.
FOREIGN SPECIAL LIMIT KITTEN:
1 MACEY’SFECHELDEE QUINTANA, Female Caramel Tortie Tonkinese, 11.6.08. Body has a long elegant appearance with a firm feel to it Legs and feet in proportion tail balances the body for length moderately proportioned. Head rather out of balance at present, being rather long and narrow. Eyes rather round ears very mobile but set high. Chin has depth with an even bite.  Coat rather long and kittenish but with a silky texture. Points merge well into the body.  Happy to come out and be assessed.
AV FOREIGN DEBUTANTE NEUTER:
1 ROWAN & SMITH’S MEMPHIS OSIRISSETH, Smoke Egyptian Mau Male Neuter,9.3.08.  Overall shows good Mau conformation, although still very much a youngster. Graceful lines to the body, which has a firm feel to it. Head has a moderate wedge although I would like just a little more width to the muzzle.  Firm chin with a level bite. Nose lines parallel, good Mau expression, with the desired “worried look”. Eyes of good shape and set, gooseberry green with a very narrow hazel ring. Ears well set high on the head. Distinct facial markings, spots clearly visible undercoat a clear bright silver.  Coat fine with a silky texture. A little concerned with the bustle of the show but handled well for a full assessment.
2 PATEY’SSILVERSMOKE TAPS MILLER Usual Abyssinian Male Neuter 1.4.08.  Good length to a muscular body legs and feet in proportion, tail balances the body tapering from a wide base.  Head has a medium wedge but the muzzle is just a little fine  Profile shows a gentle break in the profile, chin firm but the bite is even but a little untidy. Eyes well set and of good shape and size. Ears set to follow the line of the wedge, good shape and size.  Good definition of facial markings, white on lips and chin, cream extending down the throat. Spine line well defined with a solid black tail tip. Rich apricot basecoat with well defined ticking, no bars or necklets. Handled well and stood on the trolley with confidence.
3 HUNTER’S SILVERGLAM DARWIN.
AV FOREIGN SENIOR NEUTER:
1 BISHOP’S GR PR EPISCOPUSS SOPHOCLES, Male Neuter Caramel Tonkinese, 28.7.04.  Mature boy fully grown with a long muscular body, limbs and feet in harmony with the body. Tail balances the body for length, and of good shape. Head has a moderate wedge with a slight nose break, chin could have a little more depth but not weak, even bite. Large almond shaped eyes, well balanced medium sized ears. Short fine coat with a silky texture. The metallic sheen of the caramel very evident points colour merges seamlessly to the body, which is evenly shaded. A sweet natured exhibit who handled very well.
2 FEREDAY’S YASSASSIN LOVEME LILLITH, Female Neuter Devon Rex, 22.12.06. Pleasingly proportioned girl. Muscular body of good length with a broad chest legs and tail in proportion, small neat paws. The head, set on a slender neck, has a short rounded wedge, most pleasing to see a distinct stop, good depth of chin and an even bite. Large rounded eyes well set, ears of good shape and low set but smaller than I would prefer. Well covered all over, the hair, just a fraction long but soft and fine, well waved in rather loose waves. Handled well and stood on the trolley to show herself off.
3 RAVENSCROFT’S GOLUBOI OVECHSKI, Russian Blue Male Neuter, 2.12.06 Good overall conformation but rather smaller than I would prefer for his age. Body has a solid feel to it.  Limbs and tail are proportional to the body.  Head has a shortish wedge with a small bump. Very well developed whisker pads. Firm chin and an even bite. Distinct angle but top of head is a little rounded ears of good shape and size but held at a slight angle. Coat dense but rather harsh just along the spine line, silvering well developed on face and limbs. A mid blue in colour, coloured to the roots. Came out and was happy to be judged.
AV FOREIGN VETERAN NEUTER:
1 PATEY’S CH & PR MYCENE MACGREGOR, Male Neuter Fawn Abyssinian, 6.3.01. Overall conformation excellent. Irrespective of his age he has a muscular body with well balanced limbs and small oval feet. Tail in proportion to the body, for length, tapering from a wide base. Head has a moderate wedge. Profile shows a distinct nose-break, a firm chin and a level bite. Well set ears, eyes in the correct oriental setting. Distinct facial markings, no white at all, no leg bars or necklets, well ticked although the undercoat was paler than I would like to see. Solid dark fawn spine line and tail tip, some darker fawn on the hocks. Quite content to come out and head butt my steward and I, eventually I persuaded myself to assess him
2 COAK’S GR PR ADMILSH ZABARI, Male Neuter Brown Spotted Bengal, 14.10.00.  A very muscular boy. A very hard feel to the body, strong limbs with large rounded feet.  Even tail, commensurate with the body. A broad head with gently rounded contours. Well set, medium ears, large, round, expressive eyes, The Profile shows a gentle slope, a strong muzzle, firm chin and a level bite. Large spots over the whole body, just a little linkage but could be better a little defined. Stood well out of the pen, to great effect. A very happy exhibit who handled very well.
3 MACDONNELL’S CH & UKGR PR BOUNTIFUL PEEKABOO.
AV FOREIGN RADIUS NEUTER:
1 CASE’S PR FECHELDEE ANASTASIA, Female Neuter Lilac Tonkinese, 29.5.02.  Pleasing overall conformation, well balanced body with a hard feel to it. Legs and tail proportionate to the body. Head shows a moderate wedge with a well defied whisker pinch, slight nose break in the profile.
Firm chin and an even bite Super coat, for length and especially texture, a real silk feel to it. Points still a little distinct from the body, which is evenly shaded. Stood well showing herself off to good advantage.
2 VOUSDEN’S GRCH MYMYSTIC PHAROAH, Male Neuter Blue Tabby Tonkinese, 30.1.97. Most unhappy at being asked to come out late in the day. Judged largely in the pen. Body of good length, with a firm feel, legs firmly tucked under it. Tail balances the cat for length. Head has a moderate wedge and shows a distinct whisker pinch. Bite not assessed. Coat short but rather open. Colour from the points merges well to the body.

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Mrs C Pike

My thanks to Mrs. Barrowman and the committee for the invite to judge, lunch was much appreciated.  My grateful thanks to Jane Allen who came along especially to steward, I hope you had a good day Jane and found it useful.
AOV GRAND CHAMPION MALE:
1 GR CH Best & Matthews GR CH TASSARE BOBBY DAZZLER Silver tabby and white Maine Coon.  A large well boned boy of wonderful substance with a rectangular appearance.  A handsome young male with a medium length head with square muzzle and strong chin.  Nose of uniform width showing shallow curve, Ears tall and large with tufts at tips and well furnished.  Eyes spaced well apart and full and round with an oblique set and very alert.  Some tarnishing to the face. An excellent frontal ruff.   A nicely patterned well prepared coat, tail fur profuse and flowing however the tail could be fractionally longer.  Strong legs with large round tufted paws. 
RES GR CH Percival’s CH BLUEGEMS TEDDIEBEAR Seal pointed bi colour Ragdoll.  A beautifully presented boy with excellent temperament.  Broad head with flat plane between ears of medium size with slight tilt forward and well furnished.  Slightly oblique large deep blue eyes.  Medium length nose with gentle dip to the profile, Cheeks well developed with strong chin and good bite.  A balanced white inverted V commences on forehead and extends downwards covering the nose and whisker pads. A long muscular body with medium height well boned legs and large round tufted paws.  Long bushy tail which tapers at tip and is in proportion to the body.  A silky texture to the coat with areas of pure white.  A white underbody and white front legs white however the seal extends down further on one leg than on the other.  The back left has a coloured area the right is all white.  Very nice to handle with a lovely feel to him
AOV GRAND CHAMPION FEMALE:
1 GR CH Murray’s GR CH MCKITTYCREEK AURORA Tortie tabby and white Maine Coon.  A very severe look (which I loved) about this lovely girl whose colours are so rich and striking the coat seems to shine.  Lovely head with a strong muzzle and chin.  Super ears being large and tall and pointed at tips with tufts and also well feathered.  Bright full round eyes with a slightly oblique set.  Profile shows shallow curve.  Fairly full cheeks and high cheeks bones.  A large rectangular shaped body supported by substantial legs with large paws with tufts of fur appearing from under the paw.  Tail fur extremely profuse and flowing and the length reaching to her shoulder blades.  A very showy cat which obviously paid off – many congratulations on best in show win.
Res Gr Ch withheld Stanton’s CH RAGADDICT MIAMORIO Seal pointed bi colour Ragdoll. I would have liked a little more substance to this girl.  Broad head with flat plane between medium sized ears that were nicely furnished and has slight tilt forward.  Lovely deep blue eyes colour however the shape although large and well opened lacked the slightly oblique shape and she was also brindled around her eyes.  Profile on nose was rather severe more of a stop than gentle dip.  Full cheeks and firm chin with a good bite.  An inverted white v extends downwards from the forehead covering the nose and whisker pads.  All under parts white as are all her legs.  A silky soft coat.  Long bushy tail which tapered slight at the tip.  Delightful temperament.
SEAL POINT BIRMAN ADULT FEMALE:
1 CC BOB Bennett & Norfar’s PICNMIX MARIEBELLE.  Only 10 months old and has a little brindled on her tail and whisker pads.  Strong broad rounded head showing good Birman type.  Medium length nose with sight dip to the profile.  Good chin with full cheeks and a good bite.  Ears of medium size and spaced well apart.  Deep blue almost round eyes.  A good shaped body with a silky soft  clear beige coats with points colour developing nicely  Tail medium in length and bushy.  Thick set medium height legs with strong paws.  Nice length gauntlets with one having a more tapered finish than the other.  Nicely matched gloves and all feet sparkling white.  A little sweetie.
CHOCOLATE OR LILAC BIRMAN KITTEN MALE:
1 BOB Griffiths MUSCAR JENICOL DJEDEFRE Lilac.  A delightful well grown young man with a silky soft off white magnolia colour coat complimented by pinkish grey matching points.  A little brindled on his face but good strong head shape with ears of medium size and spaced well apart.  Deep blue almost round eyes, Medium length nose showing slight dip to the profile.  Good bite and chin with full cheeks.  Bushy medium length tail.  Thick set medium height legs with strong paws.  Gauntlets short but even, colour dips between one toe on the right glove, left nice and even.  Good socks.    Nicely presented boy
2 Blewitt’s  PURPURITE MYSTIC MERLIN lilac.  Another well grown boy with a strong body and a silky soft magnolia well prepared coat with pinkish grey points.  A little narrow in the head needs to develop around the cheeks.  Ears spaced well apart and medium in size.  Eyes of good blue colour and almost round in shape.  Tail of medium length and busy.  Medium height thick set legs with strong paws.  He has a runner on the right leg, hardly any gauntlet to the left and is a little temperamental
CHOCOLATE OR LILAC BIRMAN KITTEN  FEMALE:
1 Fenwick Raven AMISTI TAKLA MAKAN Chocolate.  The points colour on this chocolate are almost seal but her coat is ivory in colour.  Broad well rounded head with good width between medium sized ears.  Lovely deep blue almost round eyes.  Nice full cheeks with strong chin, she’s a little undershot but could be due to teething.  A well shaped body supported by thick medium height legs with strong round paws.  Tail medium in length and very busy.  Nicely matched gloves,  even length tapering gauntlets.  The right sock is very low and untidy and dips between one toe.  All feet far from white.  A nice heavy girl.
2 Dove’s  DOVELET SHEEBA Chocolate.  Very light boned and small for her age.  She was hooded and her eyes although a deep blue in colour were small and round.  Profile shows slight dip on medium length nose.  Medium size ears well spaced apart.  Cheeks need to be fuller.  A silky soft ivory colour coat with milk  chocolate points contrast. Tidy gloves and socks and nicely matched tapering gauntlets her front feet were badly stained.  Sweet natured.
RED CREAM OR TORTIE BIRMAN KITTEN MALE:
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2  Fenwick Raven AMISTI  FOR YOUR EYES ONLY Red. A very pretty face on this sweet girl.  She is extremely light boned and needs much more body weight and ski needed more attention paid to her show preparation.  She has nice Birman type with a medium length nose showing slight dip to her profile.  Almost round blue eyes.  Ears of medium size and set well apart.  Full cheeks and good chin.  Pale cream coat with light orange coloured points.  Very difficult o access marking however the gauntlets appeared to be nicely matched; however there appeared to be a long runner all the way up her right leg the left glove OK.  Good socks.  Medium length bushy tail
 RED CREAM OR TORTIE BIRMAN KITTEN FEMALE:
1 BOB  Brigliadori & Robson’s  SHWECHINTHE MISS FRECKLES  Chocolate tortie.  A very lovely well grown kitten with an amazing coat.  Lovely broad rounded head with ears spaced well apart and medium I size.  Medium length nose showing slight dip to the profile.  Almost round deep blue eyes.  Full cheeks and firm chin with good bite.  An excellent shaped body of excellent weight.  Legs thick and medium in height with strong paws.  Tail lovely and bushy and medium in length.  Excellent matching gloves.  Good socks.  Nicely shaped tapering and matching length gauntlet’s.   All points milk chocolate intermingled with shades of light and dark red.  A silky soft beautifully prepared coat a very impressive kitten.  Well done on best In show win.
2 Fewtrell’s  JILLYBAIRN TAFFETA SILK  Seal tortie.  I loved the type on this kitten but the eye colour was awful.  Broad round head.  Ears spaced well apart and medium in size.  Profile shows slight dip on medium length nose.  Full cheeks and good chin with even bite.  Nice shaped body with a bushy medium length tail.  Nicely shaped left gauntlet the right a little untidy, good glov