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Asian Group & Shorthair Cat Associations 10-01-09

My thanks to Lynda and the AGCS committee for the invitation to judge at the club show and to Celia for allowing the extra side classes for the Short Hair show. Also I am, as usual, indebted to Heather Bradley for her care and considerate handling of the exhibits and the judge. Many thanks to the exhibitors for trusting me to judge your delightful cats at the breed show.

Open Classes
Asian Self Kitten Male (14 weeks to 6months)
1st Mr & Mrs Trotter’s TROTKATZ CHOCOLATE ROBIN (72b) M 17/09/08
Gorgeous wee baby boy! Poor wee man seemed to be teething rather badly in the morning. I noticed later in the afternoon he had settled down and was looking very relaxed and settled. Large and lustrous rich golden amber eyes greeted me first; they are set well apart and had a very pleasing shape to them. Head on he has a short wide wedge, he was teething badly when I handled him and the duty vet confirmed he had a slightly irregular lower tooth but his bite was level, a blunt muzzle, rather pronounced rounding in the top of head (almost a Dome) at present which might be expected in such a young kitten. His ears were set well apart, being of good shape at present, wide at the base with rounded tips and slight tufts (due to his teething pains it was not possible to assess the profile tilt today). In profile his skull shows good depth, a very rounded “kitten” brow, a very good nose break, an essentially straight nose that fell away slight to his nose leather, jaw of good depth which lay in the correct plane to his nose. His medium sized body was very well filled for his age having that lovely plump kitten feel, but the muscles are developing nicely, strong chest and straight back. His legs were in proportion, the hind pair being taller and having oval paws. His coat was very much a baby coat going through that first moult and was patchy in terms of hair length and quality due to this, but it was a superb shade of chocolate, very warm and absolutely sound to the roots, he had a few stray white hairs mostly guard hairs though and his nose leather and paws were a complimentary shade of chocolate to match his coat. All in all a very sweet little chap who although suffering with teething pain when we examined him purred away and really enjoyed a fuss today. Will look forward to watching his development.

2nd Mrs Ward’s RHUGGIBEAR EBONY CHIEFTAN (72) M 19/09/08
What a well grown youngster. His medium eyes were set wide apart and well shaped with correct slant to upper lid and pleasing rounding to lower, in colour they were a muddy yellow still. Head on he has a short wide wedge, with a blunt muzzle which was marginally pinched today due teething perhaps, but having a level bite; he also shows gentle round between his wide set ears which were of acceptable size, wide at the base with rounded tips. In profile his skull showed reasonable depth, a rounded brow, good break to his straight nose and acceptable depth to his jaw, I would prefer greater depth for perfection, which was set back slightly. His medium sized body was of excellent weight, with a strong chest and straight back. His limbs were medium sized but well proportioned, taller on the hind legs with attractive spoon shaped paws. His moderately thick tail balanced and had a paint brush tip. His coat was rather kittenish at present - a tad fluffy still; it was coloured to the root but there were some pronounced white hairs evident, no doubt where mum has been carrying him around, obviously black in colour with matching nose leather and paw pads. Shown in excellent condition and well prepared; such a sweet little soul who was very cheerful!

Asian Self Kitten Male (6months to 9months)
1st Mrs Pashler’s ADATESH COOLIAS EDUSA (72a) M 04/06/08
Rich golden yellow eyes which unfortunately he distorts somewhat narrowing them inside the pen and then widen them to “Chapel Hat Peg” size outside of the pen, he also rather tended to hood over the upper lids, set wide apart on his somewhat narrow head. Face on his has a medium length medium width muzzle which may well have been distorted by teething as his bite was confirmed as level by the duty vet but the lower teeth appear to be pushing further forward. He was puffing out his whisker pad though but had gentle rounding between his ears but they needed to be further apart as his head was somewhat narrow. Ears of reasonable size, wide in the base, with rounded tips and correct profile slant. His skull was of medium depth in profile, showing a rounded brow, a reasonable nose break, a straight nose a looking but a little too long, with a shallow receding jaw. His body was well grown for his age and he had very good weight and muscles developing nicely, a strong chest and a straight back. He had long legs which were in proportion to his body, neat oval paws and correctly taller hind legs. His tail balanced, had a gentle taper to a rounded end. His coat was slightly long but had good texture, it was the most unusual blue I have seen with a strange Pinkie-Brown (Cinnamon?) shade which was somewhat patchily scatter about his coat – there was a hint of silvering too but there was colour to the root if somewhat paler. A little nervous but handled well.

2nd Mrs Pashler’s ADATESH AGROTIS PRONUSI (72a) M 04/06/08
This report will be very similar to his brother as they were almost alike as peas in a pod with a couple of minor differences. Medium sized eyes of golden yellow with green inner rim though, correct shape again with slight hooding to upper lids and set wide apart. Head on he was as narrow as his brother with medium width wedge of medium length, bite was level but whiskers puffed out again, gentle rounding but ears though set as far apart as they could be they still look incorrect because the head is not broad enough to take them as yet, they are of reasonable size, wide in the base and with rounding at the tips profile tilt was not quite there yet. Medium depth to skull in profile, rounding to brow, a weak nose break which needs more definition, straight if somewhat long nose, slight receding jaw which was again too shallow. Again a well grown body, with good weight and muscles developing very nicely, strong chest and straight back. Good long legs in proportion to body, neat oval paws and taller hind legs. Again coat the same as his brother slightly too long, that same odd pinkish-brown shade mingled into the pale blue but colour descending to the root if paling top the root. I am afraid he was tenser than his brother which along with his inner green rim and weaker nose break separated them for me.

Asian Self Kitten Female (6months to 9months)
Another pair of siblings who are developing really nicely!
1st Ms Rice’s CORVUS CELESTIAL (72b) F 24/05/08
Lovely girl who I was pleased to see since I saw her a few months back in Yorkshire continues to develop beautifully. Rather lovely large and lustrous rich coppery amber eyes set well apart her broad head, super shape giving a typical pleasing expression with their super slant to the nose in the upper lids and fully round lower lids. Head on she has a pleasing short wide wedge, leading to a blunt muzzle finish with a level bite, gentle rounding across her broad head with well set ears; which are of good shape and size, wide in the base with rounded tips and have a good profile tilt. Her skull has very good depth in profile, a rounded brow with a very good nose break, straight short nose, jaw of acceptable depth set in correct plane to the end of her nose. Her medium sized body has very good weight, super muscle tone for her age, a good strong chest and straight back, her elegant legs are in proportion with neat oval paws and taller hind legs. Her tail balances and tapers well to a paint brush tip, being generally of moderate thickness. A lovely rich chocolate coat colour if paling slight towards the root with correct nose leather and paw pads to compliment her colour, the coat is leek and lies very close to her body. Shown in excellent condition and having a very sweet nature.

2nd Ms Rice’s CORVUS EUPHORIA (72b) F 24/05/08
Another super young lady what a shame to be competing against her sister but lovely to see her out supporting her breed and showing how lovely the Chocolate Selfs can be. Again large and lustrous deep coppery amber eyes correctly set and shaped. Very pleasing head on with a short wide wedge, level bite and good muzzle shape, gentle rounding and ears set well apart. Her ears are a good shape and size for her head, wide at the base and with pleasing rounding to the tips and correct profile tile. She has a deep skull in profile and a nicely rounded brow, her break is acceptable but not as good as her sisters I’m afraid, her short nose is straight but falls way slightly toward the nose leather at the end, her jaw is of acceptable depth and sits correct in the right plane to the end of her nose. Nice medium sized body of very good weight and muscle tone developing nicely, strong chest and straight back, medium sized legs in proportion to her body with nice oval paws and taller hind legs. Tail balances well and tapers to a paint brush tip but is slight thicker than her sisters. Again another lovely dark rich chocolate but pales much more towards the root than her sister’s coat, it too was sleek and lies very close to her body. A lovely girl who handled well but did not seem quite as confident as her sister.

Tiffanie Kitten Female (14 weeks to 6 months)
1st Mrs Ward’s HUGGIBEAR AUTUMN PROMISE (68 45) F 19/09/08
What a super expression this wee baby had – a real cutie! Large and lustrous rich golden eyes set wide apart with super shape, lovely expressive slant to nose in upper lids and fully rounded to lower lids – typical expression. Super head on showing a short wide wedge, wide at the jaw hinge with a blunt muzzle finish and a level bite, ears set wide across a gently rounded top. Ears of good size, wide at the base, round tips with lovely tufts and gentle furnishings still developing, already displaying the correct profile tilt. Good depth to skull in profile, with a rounded brow, good break, straight nose that fell away slightly at the end of her nose, good depth to jaw and set correctly in good plane to end of her nose. Medium sized body of good weight for size with a rounded chest and straight back, dainty legs in proportion to body with sweet little spoon shaped paws and correctly taller hind legs. Her medium thick tail balanced and tapered to a paint brush tip. Her ticking is developing but evident; having thumbs to ears, M to forehead, spectacles, faint broken necklace, and solid spine descending down her tail no rings to tail but having stripes on all four legs. Her coat colour is developing I would hope the background colour still has a good way to go yet as was a bit indistinct. The coat texture was still rather immature and very kitten fluffy none-the-less well presented and a very sweet little baby.

WC Mrs Reavil ADATSH AMARKATE (68 43esq) F 10/08/08
Unfortunately I could not find a single trace of Red in the kitten and would respectfully suggest she should registered at 68 43sq
Well grown girl with large eyes of golden yellow tone, good shape to upper lid but lower lid could be fuller for perfection, set wide apart. Head she has a short wide wedge, good width at jaw hinge and tapering to a blunt muzzle finish with gentle rounding to top of head and ear which are of good size and set, wide at the base, round tip with wee tuft developing nicely, set well apart showing good profile slant. Skull has medium depth, rounded brow, good nose break, straight nose, reasonable depth of jaw and correct plane to nose end. Medium sized body is developing well and has good weight, strong chest and straight back; paws are in proportion with oval paws and correctly taller hind legs. Her tail balanced and tapered to a rounded end. Whilst her coat is still developing it is quite pleasing already with a plum, ruff, ear streamers and toe tufts beginning to develop; unfortunately she had no evidence of red intermingled anywhere on her coat or paw pads (I even check in between her toes) she had a lovely even mantle of BCR brown over a pristine silver background; scarab, M to forehead, spectacles and spine line all developing nicely. A real shame to have to wrong colour her as she was otherwise a rather charming exhibit who though a little tense handled well.

Miscellaneous Classes
AV Asian Adult bred by Exhibitor, Male
1st Mrs Turner-Russell’s Gr Ch WELLBRAND HAYMAKER 72 43cq M 04/05/05 BCR
Medium large pale green eyes set well apart with correct shape. Face on showing short wide wedge, level bite and blunt muzzle, gentle rounding between ears which were set well apart, they are good for size, wide at the base, with rounded tips. In profile having medium depth to skull, rounded brow, good nose break, straight nose, jaw of reasonable depth in correct plane to nose end. Medium body of pleasing weight, strong chest and straight back, medium legs in proportion, oval paws and taller hind legs. Medium thick tail balances and tapers to a rounded end. I did hesitate over his colour which was border line caramel with hints of metallic sheen but I gave the benefit of the doubt after consulting a full judge. Definite pinkish casting but dulled slightly by the hall lighting which may have added to the sheen effect around the hocks and paws, light beige background colour, light thumb prints to ears, M to forehead and scarab evident too, spectacles on face, faint necklace, stripes to legs and tail, of soft and satin like texture marginally long, would prefer shorter for perfection. Shown in super condition and handled very well.

2nd Mrs Laugher’s Gr Ch LOHR AZTEC CAMERA 72 43bsq M 11/04/07 Oh dear a rather upset young man who have given the judge before me a rather hard time. Large and lustrous pale yellow eyes set well apart with correct shape. Face on showing medium width to wedge could not check bite due to his mood but has a relatively blunt muzzle, slightly flat top between ears which were set well apart, of good size, wide at the base, with rounded tips and wee tufts. In profile has reasonable depth to skull, gently rounded brow, nose break could do with more definition, straight nose with slight roll off to nose leather, jaw of medium depth in correct plane to nose tip. Large frame body of reasonable weight and good muscle tone but looked a tad rangy at present, strong chest and straight back, long legs which adds to the rangy look, oval paws and taller hind legs. Tail balanced and tapered to a rounded end, free from faults. Good even mantle of BCR chocolate which is appropriately cooled by the pristine silver background, faint thumbs to ears, skull cap and M to forehead, spectacles to face, well descended spine line to solid tip. Coat of medium length and silky texture – what a shame he was rather grumpy and uncooperative today but managed to handle him in his pen without injury or upset to either of us.

AV Asian Adult not bred by Exhibitor, Female
1st Mrs Chapman’s Ch KAGURA AUREOLE (68q) F 06-09-07
Simply gorgeous; super type and lovely coat for colour, texture and length a proper SLH coat. Large and lustrous pale golden yellow eyes set well apart with excellent shape; super slant to upper lids and full rounding to lower lids. Face on showing short wide wedge, level if slightly untidy bite and blunt muzzle, gently rounded between ears which were set well apart, they are good for size, wide at the base, with rounded tips and tufts and streamers developing nicely. In profile having excellent depth to skull, rounded brow, very good nose break, straight nose, jaw of good depth in correct plane to nose end. Medium body of pleasing weight, strong chest and straight back, medium legs in proportion to body, oval paws and taller hind legs. Medium thick tail balances and tapers to a rounded end. Super true rich chestnut BCR brown which was very even and glowing with a healthy sheen on her silky and fine semi-longhaired length coat. Her coat is still developing with the plum and ruff somewhat in development at this stage but the texture was truly stunning. She was somewhat frightened when we arrived at her pen but she handle well and after covering her with a blanket she had settled down well by the time we returned for my tutorial

2nd Ms Bradley’s Gr Ch KAMEHAHD TICKETY BOO (72 45) F 21/09/05 A very sweet girl. Large and lustrous rich coppery amber eyes set well apart with correct shape. Face on showing short but medium width wedge, level bite and blunt muzzle, gentle rounding between ears which would look better if they could be set across a broader head, they are good for size, wide at the base, with rounded tips. In profile she has good depth to skull, rounded brow, good nose break, straight nose, jaw of reasonable depth in correct plane to nose end. Medium body of pleasing weight, strong chest and straight back, medium legs in proportion, oval paws and taller hind legs. Medium thick tail balances and tapers to a paint brush tip. Super even ticked coat that fits her like a glove with a smooth as silk feel to it, rich coppery tone to background set against black bands of ticking. Ears have thumb prints, head has skull cap, M to forehead and spectacle lines to face, broken necklace, solid spin line descending down her tail to a solid tip with strips to all legs and solid hocks that ascended well. A very gentle girl who is always a pleasure to handle just needs more width to her otherwise lovely head.

3rd Mrs Ward’s MOONSPINER CAIRNIS GIRL (72a) F 23/02/04

Extra 3rd Mr Gabb’s RUSHBROOKE KAHLUA OVER ICE (68) F 05/12/07

AC Shaded or Tabby Asian Kitten (inc Tiffanie)
WC Mrs Ravil’s ADATESH AMARKATE (68 43esq) F 10/08/08 See previous

AC Shaded or Tabby Asian Neuter (inc Tiffanies)
1st Mrs Steel’s Pr ABBURREX PREEMADONNA (72 45q) FN11/06/05
What a character! Large and lustrous pale green-yellow eyes set well apart with correct shape. Face on showing short wide wedge, level bite and blunt muzzle, gently rounded between ears which were set well apart, they are good for size, wide at the base, with rounded tips. In profile having very good depth to skull, a very rounded brow, good nose break, straight nose, jaw of good depth in correct plane to nose end. Medium body of pleasing weight – rather well fed but she looks good on it, strong chest and straight back, medium legs in proportion, oval paws and taller hind legs. Medium thick tail just balances and tapers well to a rounded end. Clear defined black ticking on a gentle coppery background with grey (slating) in roots across shoulders but this did not disturb her colour; good thumb prints to ears, M to forehead, spectacles to face and broken necklace, well developed hocks and stripes to legs, her spine line descend to solid tip at end of tail – her coat was short and had a lovely soft feel to it. She handled well even though she had a lot to say for herself and some of it unrepeatable, but really showed us her displeasure when we put her back in her pen but not harm done – as I stated a larger than life character, but I bet she’s great fun to live with!

AV Asian Radius Neuter
1st Mrs Elrdige’s Gr Pr FRILFORD FUSILIER (72 43s) MN 10/10/02 Nice lad who was well behaved and handled well. Large and lustrous golden yellow eyes, set well apart with correct shape. Face on showing short but medium wide wedge which rather lets him down as it need more width for balance, level bite and blunt muzzle, gentle rounding between ears which were set well apart, they are good for size, wide at the base, with rounded tips. In profile his skull had medium depth, a rather flat brow, his nose break was lacking in definition, straight nose, jaw of reasonable dept in correct plane to nose end. Large body of excellent weight, strong chest and straight back, medium legs in proportion, oval paws and taller hind legs. Medium thick tail balances and tapers to a rounded end. His black was sometimes a little unconvincing in places, it appears to have quite a brown tinge to it especially around his paws and tail as if they’d been bleached out but not a tarnished look, clear silver background though. Scarab to head, M to forehead, stripes on legs and tail, faint broken necklace and faint thumbs to ears also, his coat was too long really but lies well. A gentle giant who handled very well.

AV Asian Adult judge for temperament
1st Ms Bradley’s Gr Ch KAMEHAHD TICKETY BOO (72 45) F 21/09/05 Behaved well and purred through out judging – see previous

2nd Mrs Kemp’s NATKATZ JABULANI (72 45sq) F 26/01/08 Not a happy girl today, did not purr for us but told us in no uncertain terms that she wasn’t really enjoying being handled.

AV Foreign Breeder’s Kitten, Female
I essentially need a whole armful of firsts this was simply a stunning class and to all those I did not place I really did admire your kittens the Russian were delightful as were the Tonks

1st Mrs & Miss Halligan’s MUMANDACATS MAMMA MIA (79 30)
Quite simply one of the most eye catching Bengals I have ever seen, amazing wild look to head; small with super ears lovely expression across eyes. Her pattern was so striking although she appeared to have pale ground to her pelt the golden traces were quite remarkable with super arrow heads that had wonderful dark outlining to define them yet a mellow inner contrasting warm brown colour – a very lovely girl very pleasing!

2nd Ms Southall’s COLDENOUGHFORSNOW YUKIKO (83aw)
Super confident girl! Medium sized head in proportion to her solid body, having a broad wedge with rounded contours, top of head was rounded nicely and forehead beginning to flatten, straight nose, firm chin. Alert good sized ears and broad at the base. Beautiful shade of blue to eyes of good shape and set. Good muscling to medium sized body. Legs of good length with oval paws. Tail balances well tapering to a rounded end. Coat was quite short, having good texture and healthy glossy sheen to it. Super pattern with absolutely minimal white covering on her paws which did not ascend up her leg and small white triangle on her face.

Extra 2nd Mrs Caunter’s THICKTHORN CAFÉ AU LAIT 73ks
An exquisite Ocicat kitten whose colour was very attractive and set on a pristine silver background. Typical Ocicat look except for a slightly broader muzzle than I would expect, large ears set well and wide in the base, large almond eyes which were very expressive, solid feel to her body which was developing nicely having legs of equal substance. Long tail had a slight taper. Super markings to her face and body a very attractive kitten.

3rd Mrs Hibbs’ CHRISJAY TIA MARIA 76 30

Extra 3rd Miss Penfold’s KWANSAN NUTIKITI NALA 77

Any Red, Cream or Tortie Burmese Adult
1st Mrs J A & Miss E Matthews KACHYN PRARIE SUN 27f F, 20-11-06
A very appealing girl with a lovely shade of cream. Large and lustrous eyes of a rich yellow amber tone, set well apart and with very good shape to both upper and lower lids. Head on she had a short wide wedge, level bite which was a little untidy, blunt muzzle and gently rounded top; upon which sat well set ears of good size, wide in the base and had rounded tips which displayed the correct profile tilt. Her profile showed a skull of good depth with very gentle rounding to brow, a good break with a straight nose and jaw of reasonable depth which was set in the correct plane to the end of her nose. Medium body had good weight and muscle tone feeling well fed! She had a strong chest and straight back, proportionately medium size legs which had oval paws, correct height to hind legs. Her tail balanced, was medium thin and tapered well to a paint brush end. A rich, yet pastel cream with super powdering evident across her head, spine and rounded areas. Shown in super condition, a very positive sweet girl and was a real pleasure to meet!

2nd Prof K Jarvis KYMIAN MARTHA 27h, F, 15-10-06
Another rather sweet young lady who was unlucky to meet the winner today. Large and lustrous pale golden yellow eyes set well apart, super shape to eyes especially when relaxed. Head on shows a short wide wedge, level bite and blunt muzzle, gentle rounding to top of head and ears that are of good shape, wide in the base with rounded tips and good profile tilt, set well apart. In profile she had good depth to her skull, a rounded brow, reasonable nose break, straight nose, jaw of reasonable depth set in the correct plane to end of her nose. Medium sized body just about acceptable weight, strong chest and straight back; her legs were in proportion to her body, having oval paws and taller hind legs. Tail balanced, tapered to a rounded end but there was slightly tensile feel toward the end. Short, soft, silky coat of a warm chocolate tone, lightly mingled with shades of red which was very attractive. Her condition was generally good, but I would have preferred her to have been heavier at her age. A very sweet girl who handled very well despite being somewhat concerned about the blower above us.

Cheshire Area Show 8-11-2008

My thanks to Pat and Dorothy for their kind invitation to judge at this happy show. I hope I did not disappoint too many exhibitors as the “judge change” for Medammes Greens, Higgins, Kalal, Potter and Stevenson today. My thanks to Ally Williams for being a super steward and available on a day’s notice! It was lovely to spend a whole show with you Ally!

Class 632 AV Foreign Non-Breeders Adult

1^st Mr & Mrs Copley’s CH NEMOREZ TRESBEAU FEMME 68 43g Full Expression Blue Tortie Shaded Tiffanie, F, 10-03-2006

A very appealing girl. Large and lustrous pale yellow eyes set well apart with correct shape: lovely expressive slant to upper lids and fully rounded lower lids. Ears are of good size for her head, wide at the base and rounded tips with streamers but not tufts and set well apart across a gently rounded head. Short wide wedge tapering to a blunt muzzle finish with a level bite, in profile her head shows a good depth, rounded brow, good nose break with a straight nose, jaw of reasonably good depth set in correct plane to nose tip. Medium sized body is of very good weight, strong chest and straight back. Legs are in proportion to her body with spoon shaped paws and correctly taller hind legs. Tail is just short to balance, of medium thickness and tapers to a paint brush finish. She was a mid toned blue with creams mingling well into her coat set against a pale beige background. Heavily shaded with M to forehead and a scarab evident but no thumb prints to ears, a diffused broken necklace, her mantle descends well down her body, she has stripes on both fore and hind legs, her spine line descends down her tail to a solid tip. Her coat was silky and of a very fine semi longhair texture; she had minimal ruff and plume today, no toe tufts either. A very bossy chatter-box of a character who had her say all the time we handled her!

2^nd Miss Bradley’s CH KAMEHAHD TICKETY BOO, 72 45 FULL Expression Black Standard Ticked Tabby Asian Short Hair, F, 21-09-2005

A pleasing girl. Large and lustrous rich amber eyes framed by lovely black rims, set well apart and have correct shape; good slant to nose in upper lids and full rounded lower lids. Her ears are of good size for her head, wide in the base with rounded tips without tufts but set well part on her gently rounded head – which could be broader for perfection. She has a short wide wedge which tapers well though she did occasionally puff out her whisker pads today, has a level bite. Her profile shows a head of good depth, rounded brow acceptable nose break, straight nose, slightly shallow jaw but set in correct plane to the end of her nose. Medium size body has good weight, rounded chest and straight back. Her legs are proportionate to her body with dainty oval paws and taller hind legs. Her medium thick tail balances to her shoulder and tapers well to a paint brush tip. Her rich coppery under coat is very pleasing against her bands of black ticking (mostly 3 bands) which descend well down her body. She has thumb prints to her ears, M to forehead, a scarab, spectacle lines, a broken necklace, stripes to legs and tail, with good solid hocks to her hind legs, a spine line down her tail which meets a solid tip. Her coat has a super texture, soft and silky and lies very close to her body with super sheen to it. She was a little apprehensive but handled well – a very sweet natured girl.

3^rd Mrs Hawkins’ CH HIBREEZE NIMNUAN LALIWAN, 34, F

Extra 3^rd Mr & Mrs Richardson’s NIDORAN FEARDORCHA, 33a 36b, M

Class 633 AV Debutante Adult

1^st Mrs Kemp’s NATZKATZ JANBULANI, 72 45sq Burmese Colour Restriction Brown Silver Ticked Tabby Asian Shorthair, F, 26-01-2008

Not long adult and in fact I see I handled her at her last kitten show – a very attractive girl! Excellent large and lustrous pale yellow eyes that had a super expression being set well apart with superb shape such expressive upper lids and well rounded lower lids. Ears of good shape and size for her head, wide at the base and rounded at the tips set wide across her gently rounded head. She had a short wide wedge that tapers well to a blunt finish and a level bite. In profile a head of good depth, rounded brow, her nose break could be more defined for perfection but is adequate, straight nose line and jaw of good depth set in correct plane to her nose tip. Her medium sized body although still developing is of very good weight for her size belaying very good muscling, rounded chest and straight back. Legs have spoon shaped paws and are taller in the hind are in proportion to her body. Her tail balances well to her shoulder, tapers to a paint brush end and has very good shape. The pristine silver rather darkened her Burmese colour restriction brown, she has thumb prints to her ears, an M to her forehead, a scarab and spectacle line, 2 broken necklaces 2 - 3 bands of ticking which descend well down her body and is developing well, she has a few stripes to her forelegs and solid hocks to her hind legs, her spine line is diffused on her back but defined on her tail and reaches a solid tip. Her medium length coat is soft and silky and lies well to her body. She was rather wriggly today but was a very sweet natured girl none-the-less.

2^nd Mrs McRae’s EMAUS CHANCE OF MESKHENET, 76 30, F

A very pleasing Mau! Wonderful gooseberry green eyes set beautifully giving a very worried expression! Super ears set very well apart on a mature head, slightly shallow chin but a level bite. Well grown body of super weight. Her pattern was at its best and most defined when viewed from a distance; made up of smaller spots on the whole that occasionally merged but was most attractive with pristine silver and quite dark charcoal spots & markings. She had spectacle lines, scarab, thumb prints to ears super pattern well descended down from her neck. Solid hocks to her hind legs and tail rings. Very pleasing exhibit!

3^rd Ms E Stark’s DUSHENKA XARIABELLA, 16a, F

Class 636 AV Foreign Limit Adult

1^st Mrs & Miss Pontello’s PONTABY SOGNASTELLA, 23, F,

A rather gorgeous girl but too upset to come out of her pen though she did let me handle her in the pen. Super rich deep coppery background with clearly defined ticking, a broken necklace, small hocks on hind legs. Just a lovely balanced head; gently rounded brow, moderate wedge, rounding to muzzle, with super eyes which were very expressive, wee dip to profile and lovely expressive ears, firm chin – not happy for me to check her bite. Her tail balanced and was free of faults it was impossible to assess much more due to her displeasure and my valuing my fingers.

Class 639 AV Foreign Radius Adult

1^st Mrs Hawkins’ GR CH SAWATAO ARIANNAIDDWEN, 34, F

Gorgeous was my first impression of this girl in her pen – she has such wonderful large eyes like Mercedes head lamps that illuminated her face so well! Lovely shape to her face head on – clearly the double heart effect. Her chin had good depth but receded slightly but she had a level bite. Her body was compact but very weighty with good muscle tone evident. Super elegant limbs and neat paws, her tail balanced. Very deep blue tone to her coat and silvering is showing nicely. Very pleasing exhibit. Shown in super condition.

2^nd Mrs McRae’s EMAUS CHANCE OF MESKHENET, 78 30s, M

See previous

3^rd Mr Thomas’ THOMSTAR ILOVELUCY, 76 30, F

Class 644 AV Foreign Non-Breeders Kitten

1^st Miss H Newton’s SIMPLYREDS HELEN OF TROY, 84 16, F

Just rather wonderful – a regal blue veined hue to this wonderful Sphynx! She might well be the cat that launches a thousand ships ... Wonderful head, amazing frown lines to her forehead on her flatten top as my steward quite rightly pointed out like as Astrakhan hat. She also had strong cheek bones, pronounced whisker pads and a rounded muzzle. Straight nose, strong chin and good plane between both. Large ears and super large expressive eyes. Medium elegant body of good muscle tone, strong chest and straight back. Lovely whippy tail. Covered by the finest regal-blue down imaginable apart from the extra fluff to the lowest part of her ears which is permissible. Super well grown girl, very confident and very affectionate – my steward who has never met the breed before fell in love on picking her up! A very pleasing kitten who would have fitted quite nicely in my pocket.

2^nd Mrs H J Kelsall’s PONTABY LUCIANA, 23, F

Most unlucky to meet the winner today in two classes! A very neat cat, super coppery background colour. Elegant head type; moderate wedge, rounded muzzle, level bite, rounded brow, large ears set well apart and body which was lithe but muscular. Super ticking and clearly defined facial markings: M to forehead, scarab, spectacle lines, solid spin line to a solid tip on her tail. Lovely profile and broad muzzle. Her tail balanced well – what a shame she was so grumpy!

Extra 2^nd Ms Dunstall’s COLDENUFFORSNOW XANTHE, 83aw, F

Super confident girl who was full of the joys and another big hit with my steward! Medium sized head in proportion to her solid body, having a broad wedge with rounded contours, top of head was rounded nicely and forehead beginning to flatten, straight nose, firm chin and level bite. Alert ears which were a good sized for her head and broad at the base. Beautiful shade of blue to eyes, which were of good shape and set. Super muscling and firmness to medium sized body which was much heavier than her dainty appearance belayed. Legs of good length with oval paws. Tail balances well was medium thick at the base tapering to a rounded end. Coat was quite short, having good texture and healthy glossy sheen to it. Super pattern with absolutely minimal white covering on her paws which did not ascend up her leg and small white triangle on her face. Pleasing soft blue tone points with the lightest bluish white to rest of her body. A super baby.

3^rd Miss Aggett’s MAGICAL FROG PRINCE, 33a 40 12w, M

Extra 3^rd Mrs Russell’s CAMACOONA VALENTINO, 34c, MN

Class 646 AV Foreign Novice Kitten

1^st Mrs Kay’s SITHEE SASSY SAFFRAN, 16a, F

A rather wonderful young Russian - super head type and angle developing nicely. Ears stand correctly tall and are set well, between a flat top of head, good almond shaped eyes, colour is still developing with more yellow than green at present. Good short wedge, strong chin and level bite, chin level to nose. Very elegant body what an impressive coat for such a youngster – left the imprint of my hand in it; my steward though it was a luxurious as her brand new carpet! Her coat is mid blue at present with silvery sheen coming along nicely, there were ghost markings to her tail other wise very clear.

2^nd Miss Aggett’s MAGICAL FROG PRINCE, 33a 40 12w, M

What an adorable wee man – such a happy little soul who purred away for us the whole time! His had very promising head type, super wide muzzle, good width between his overly large ears (his head will grow but they are just so cute anyway!) and quite flat top of head already. Super width to his cheeks and a good strong stop, jaw a little shallow – imagine my horror at finding his bite not level today which was confirmed by the duty vet who felt it might be a developmental stage and be due to teething – let’s hope so. Wonderful kitten-fat little body; simply edible! He was covered all over with baby rex coat, but only had down across his top of his head, neck, shoulders and upper back. Could have wasted the whole day with him! I hope to see more of our little Frog Prince as he develops. Super wee chap!

3^rd Mrs Jones’ GLITTERGLAM KATANA 76 30, F

Class 648 AV Foreign Limit Kitten

1^st Mrs Kay’s SITHEE SASSY SAFFRAN, 16a, F (see previous)

2^nd Mrs Russell’s CAMACOONA VALENTINO, 34c, MN

Very well grown young man! Lovely head type, broad head, good ear set, heart shape there when viewed head on, but wedge was marginally long, he has a stop in his profile and a strong chin. Golden coloured eyes which are very large. Very well grown body for his age which was marginally cobby, strong proportionate legs with oval paws. Tail of good length, which was rather thick at the base, but tapering to a rounded tip. Very attractive shade of lilac – rich and yet very warm. A charming youngster who was happiest in his pen; shown in excellent condition.

3^rd Mrs Fielding’s NORDIQUESTAR SARIS PRIX, 76 30, F

Class 650 AV Foreign Visitors Kitten

1^st Miss H Newton’s SIMPLYREDS HELEN OF TROY, 84 16, F (see previous)

2^nd Mrs H J Kelsall’s PONTABY LUCIANA, 23, F (see previous)

3^rd Ms Dunstall’s COLDENUFFORSNOW XANTHE, 83aw, F

Class 656 AV Foreign Maiden Neuter

1^st Mrs Newman’s AMIGAMIA BIGFOOT, 76 30, MN

Super temperament! Coat somewhat woolly today but dense. He had a suitably small head, with eyes that were essentially green with an outer yellow rim, broad wedge, high cheek bones, gentle profile curve, strong chin and level bite. Clear pattern with good colouration. Strong solid body, long and sleek, strong legs with round paws. Medium tail with rounded end.

2^nd Mrs Nugent’s INAHOI SNOWJEM, 76b 30, FN

Unfortunately this cats had truncated ears and a truncated tail which the duty vet confirmed to be fault. She also had somewhat of a pronounced nose break and had type more reminiscent of a Burmese apart form her very short ears. She had pale blue eyes and a lovely pattern with very attractive colouration though. A sweet girl who handled well.

Class 658 AV Foreign Junior Neuter

1^st Mrs Newman’s AMIGAMIA BIGFOOT, 76 30, MN (see previous)

2^nd Mrs Fielding’s NORDIQUESTAR SUPERSHADOW, 76 30, MN

This cat had exceptionally large ears on an other wise balanced head, broad wedge, high check bones, gentle profile curve, slightly puffed out whisker pads, strong chin, giving a suitably wild look. Well shaped and set eyes. Long strong and muscular body. His pattern was exceptionally dark; intense rich coppery background. Unfortunately he did not want to come out of his pen and was not as relaxed as the winner.

3^rd Miss Humphries WOTMORE TRICOLORE 76 20, MN

Class 660 AV Foreign Radius Neuter

1^st Mr & Mrs Penny’s PR HOADHILL FUNTIME FRANKIE, 76 30, MN

Rather attractive boy who enjoys being handled! Medium sized head compared to his body but what excellent head type, medium wedge, high check bones, concave curve between bridge and nose leather, large broad nose, very full muzzle, strong chin, thick muscular neck. Medium ears, short and wide, light furnishings. Round eyes slanting to ear base, green in colour. Long substantial body robust and large showing good depth to flank. Strong legs and large rounded paws. Thick medium tail. Short coat. Excellent pattern with superb rufus giving a strong and vibrant orange ground. Very pleasing exhibit – striking patter and charming temperament.

2^nd Mrs Newman’s AMIGAMIA BIGFOOT, 76 30, MN (see previous)

3^rd Mrs Fielding’s NORDIQUESTAR SUPERSHADOW, 76 30, MN (see previous)

Class 661 AV Foreign Visitors Neuter

1^st Mrs Kemp’s PR NATZKATZ IRISH-CREAM, 72 43nsq, MN, 28-06-2005

Rather stunning as ever! Super expression to his large and lustrous pale golden eyes, set well apart and have super shape, well defined slanting line to upper lids and fully rounded lower lids. Ear of good size and shape, wide at the base with round tips having tiny tufts. His head has a short but very wide wedge which is most pleasing, it taper well to a blunt muzzle and has a level bite. His profile shows a skull of very good depth, rounded brown, good nose break, straight nose, jaw of good depth and set in correct plane to his nose end. Medium body is still growing but of good weight with a strong chest and straight back. Medium sized legs with oval paws and correctly taller hind legs. His tail balances and tapers well to a paint brush tip showing good shape. His warm lilac base caramel is beginning to clearly show hints of metallic tone around the back of his head and around his paws it contrasts well with his silver background. He is lightly shaded and his mantle descend well down his body, he has faint thumb prints to his ears, an M to his forehead, a scarab, spectacle lines and broken necklace a good spine lien which carries along his tile to a solid tip. His coat is very clear, his legs appeared free from smudges and stripes though he does have solid hocks to his hind legs. His coat was very soft and silky in text lying close to his body. Shown in excellent condition and handle well, even cuddled up with a big purr despite the efforts of an extremely fractious Bengal kitten who seemed determined to upset all the cats in the isle.

2^nd Mrs Tams’ POOLSIDE CHEEKY RASCAL, 33a 30bs, FN

Very unlucky to meet the winner today – a super girl who handled well. Lovely head type, large well set ears which were wide at the base, flat top of head, wide at the cheeks, super muzzle with a good profile break only let down by a shallow chin – but had a level bite. Super expressive shape to her eyes, really evil slant to upper lids and fully rounded lower lids – excellent! Her strong muscular body medium in build was very well covered with a dense rex coat. She handled quite well but was happiest in her pen. Nice limbs and tail. A very pleasing exhibit.

3^rd Mrs Kelsall’s GR PR PONTABY PASTICCIO, 23a, MN

Yorkshire County Cat Club 25-10-2208

My thanks to Lynda, Jacky & Susan and the Yorkshire committee for this invitation to judge at my home show, which after all is a little bit mine after running it last year! I thoroughly enjoyed myself and am so grateful for the exhibitors for letting me handle so many top quality cats. As ever I am eternally grateful to my super steward Heather Bradley who handles the cats with such care – thank you Heather. It was really special to share the occasion with so many of my fellow Burmese Breeder-Probationer-Judges and to celebrate the club’s eightieth with the doyen of Burmese Breeder Judges (one of the very first Burmese breeder judges in fact) Mrs Enid Holmes, who celebrated her own special eightieth too earlier this year; please don’t retire Enid!

Class 333a Asian Smoke or Burmilla Kitten Male
1st & BoB Miss Nichols’ PREFERE SABASTIAN YRADIER, 72 43dsq 26-01-2008
A very charming young man! Large and lustrous rich amber eyes, set well apart, upper lid had minimal slant today but full rounding to lower lid. Ears are of a good size for head, wide at the base, rounded tips with small tufts beginning to develop, set well apart across a gently rounded head. He has a short wedge which is wide enough for his head however his head is a little narrow at present but still developing, the muzzle tapers to a blunt finish and has a level bite. In profile his skull is of good depth with a rounded brow, good nose break, with a small bump just after his break but is essential straight from here, jaw of good depth and sitting in the correct plane to the nose tip. His body is quite large for his age and is of very good weight with a strong chest and straight back. Proportionately long legs, taller in the hind with oval paws. Tail more than balances, taper to a paint brush tip but is rather thick. He is lightly shaded with a warm BCR red; the mantle is gradually descending from a firm spine line down his body and is very clear. He has an M to his forehead, a scarab, spectacles, faint thumb prints to his ears and a faint broken necklace, his legs are free from smudges or bars and his hocks are not fully covered by the colour yet. The silver background is clear and pristine enhancing his very pleasing colouration and pattern. His coat is somewhat long along his spine but lies well and is very soft to the touch. He was presented in excellent condition and is blessed with a charming disposition; clearly enjoying being handled – a lovely chap!

Class 334 Asian Tabby Kitten
1st & BoB Mrs Kemp’s NATZKATZ JABULANI, 72 45sq F, 26-01-2008
This young lady had super expression! Very large and lustrous eyes of pale chartreuse more yellow than green set well apart, with lovely shape to upper lid and full generous rounding to her lower lid which really made a big impact! Ears of good size for head, wide at the base, with rounded tip and no tufts, set well apart across her gently rounded head. She has a super short wide wedge, which tapers to a blunt finish and has a level bite. In profile her skull is of good depth, with a rounded brow, a very pleasing nose break with a very tiny bump to her otherwise straight nose, chin of reasonable depth which is set in a straight plane to her nose end. Her medium sized body is of good weight for her size, has a straight back and strong chest. She has medium sized legs which are in proportion to her body, the hind are taller than the fore legs and she has dainty spoon shaped paws. Her tail balances, tapers well to a paint brush end and is of medium thickness. Her deep BCR brown is cooled by the pristine silver background and ticking is evident but still developing; there are two to three bands of ticking however. She has an M to her forehead, a scarab, spectacle lines, super thumb prints to her ears, two broken necklaces, more smudges to her fore legs than her hind legs, a few small spots to her belly and very full hocks. Her coat is a little long but lies very close to her body feeling soft and silky to the touch. A sweet little girl who was a pleasure to handle.

Class 397a Blue Burmese Kitten Male
1st Miss Garlick’s SIGISMUND ONCEINABLUE MOON, 27a , M, 05-06-2008
A well grown youngster. Medium large eyes, colour still developing but showing muddy yellow with an inner green rim at present, set wide apart with correct slant to upper lid and rounded lower lid. Good sized ears set well apart across his gently rounded head, wide at the base with rounded tips and correct profile tilt. Head shows a short wide wedge tapering to a blunt muzzle finish with a bite where the teeth just meet, but due to teething was very slight overshot today. In profile showing a skull of good depth, rounded brow, nose break was disturbed by teething too but was acceptable, a straight nose which fell away slightly to the nose leather, acceptable jaw which was receding slightly today again possibly due to teething. For his age his relatively large body showed excellent weight and muscling, strong chest and straight back. His long legs are in proportion and the hind are taller than the fore legs; all having oval paws. Tail balanced, tapers to a paintbrush end and is of good shape. His coat was short, soft and silky in texture and was of a medium blue with silver developing there was faint ghosting to his hind legs. He handled well but was a little fractious today however essentially he was a sweet boy when back in his pen.

Class 397b Blue Burmese Kitten Female
1st & BoB Ms C Goodman’s DOKPHISUA APELIOTA, 27a, F, 07-03-2008
A very cute little girl! Large and lustrous rich muddy amber eyes set well apart with correct slant to upper lids and well rounded lower lids. Good sized ears for head set well across a gently rounded head, wide at the base with rounded tips and forward profile tilt. Head has short super wide wedge tapering well to a blunt muzzle finish, level bite although I suspect she was teething as her gums looked a little sore – head is obviously still developing. Her profile shows a skull of good depth, good rounding to brow, very good nose break, straight nose, and good depth to jaw which was set in correct straight plane to her nose end. She had a compact body which had very good weight for her size, a strong chest and straight back. He legs were medium sized but in proportion to her body, tall hind legs with neat oval paws. Her tail more than balanced, tapered well to a paint brush end but was a trifle thick. Her medium length coat was soft and silky in texture and lies close to her body had very please silvering developing, it was a darker charcoal blue across her back that down her flanks. Although a little small for her age she was in super condition with excellent weight for her size; a little bossy but very edible!

Class 399a Lilac Kitten Male
1st Miss Campbell’s MISCIASALI MOSHE, 27c , M, 16-02-2008
Confident well grown boy! Medium large golden yellow eyes which he tended to hood over slightly were set well apart and with correct shape to upper and lower lids. Good sized ears set well apart and quite low down the side of his head, wide at the base with rounded tips. Head has short wide wedge that tappers well to a blunt finish with a level bite. In profile he has a skull of good depth, rounded brow and good nose break, a straight nose with a shallow jaw that is set slightly back. His large body was of good weighty and good muscle tone, strong chest and having a straight back. Long legs are in proportion to his body being taller in the hind and having oval paws. Tail balances, tapering to paintbrush tip and is medium thick. His coat is short, soft and silky, medium lilac in tone. Shown in super condition and such a happy boy who handled very well!

2nd Mrs Akehurst’s CHIRAO PASTICCIO, 27c, M, 08-04-2008
A rather apprehensive youngster. It is hard to comment on the size of his eyes as he was not very relaxed, they were set well apart though – again shape was not possible to assess either. Good sized ears set well apart across a correctly rounded head, wide at the base with rounded tips. His wedge appeared to be of medium length but was very wide; he had a level bite but was exhibiting a pronounced muzzle pinch today. He had good depth to his skull, a rounded brow, super nose break and a straight nose, jaw of good depth and set in correct plane to nose end. His large body had very good weight to it with a strong chest and straight back. Proportionately large legs, taller in the hind pair with oval paws. Tail just balanced and tapered well to a rounded finish. His coat was soft and silky of medium length and showing a medium lilac tone. Shown in excellent condition he was rather unsure of himself and preferred to be back in his pen under his blanket.

Class 399b Lilac Kitten Female
1st & BoB Mrs Johnson’s VERVAIN CHERRYPLUM, 27c, F, 21-03-2008
Very petite, sweet and rather edible! Large and lustrous eyes, muddy golden yellow tone and still developing, set well apart with lovely slant to upper lid and fully rounded lower. Ears of good size for head, wide at the base with rounded tips set well apart across a gently rounded top of head. She has a short wide wedge that tapers to a blunt finish with a bite that meets but was slightly concave. Her skull was of pleasing depth with a very good nose break, straight nose, jaw of reasonable depth which was set it the correct plane to the end of her nose. Medium sized body which has excellent weight, a strong rounded chest and a straight back. Her legs are of medium size and in keeping to her body, taller hind legs with large oval paws perhaps indicating more growing to be done. Her tail balances and tapers to a paint brush tip and was of medium thickness. Her short coat was soft and silky to the touch and very fine, she had a lovely pale lilac with hints of pink casting setting it off a treat. Although marginally small for her age she was of super weight and in excellent condition. She was a sweet girl who purred throughout for us!

2nd Mrs Moore’s DULCAMARA PETRONELLA, 27c, F, 04-07-2008
Another lovely girl who was surprising tall for her age! Large and lustrous eyes, muddy golden yellow in colour which is still developing, set well apart of correct shape to upper and lower lids. Large ears which are appropriate in such a young kitten, very wide in the base with correct rounding to tips set well apart and quite low down her head already. Her head has a short wide wedge, which tapered to a blunt finish; her bite did meet but the upper teeth were fraction set ahead of the lower but not overshot hopefully just down to teething. In profile her skull had good depth, a rounded brow, acceptable nose break, straight nose, jaw of acceptable depth set slightly back at present. Her body is large for her age but of appropriate weight, a strong chest and a straight back. Her legs are in keeping to her body, with taller hind legs and oval paws. Her tail balanced, tapered to a paint brush finish and was medium thick. Her coat was a fractionally long but soft and silk in texture with a pleasing pale lilac tone with hints of pink developing nicely. Very good condition for her age and behaves beautifully, though is a bit of a chatter box commenting thorough out of encounter.


3rd Mrs Wilson’s KATZAKIORA TEHYA TABITHA, 27c, F, 09-02-2008
A rather sleepy girl who didn’t really show herself off very well. Another girl with large and lustrous muddy golden yellow eyes, set well apart but difficult to assess the shape as she was so very tired and held them somewhat awkwardly! Good sized ears, rather wide at the base with rounded tips set wide across her gently rounded top of head. Her short wedge is of medium width at present with a blunt finish and a level bite. In profile her head shows good depth, a rounded brow, good nose break, straight nose with a small fall off at her nose leather, jaw of acceptable depth but set slightly back. Her large body is not quite as heavy as I was expecting but has she has a strong chest and straight back. Her medium sized legs have spoon shaped paws and the hind legs are appropriately taller than her fore legs. Her tail just balances and tapers slightly to paint brush finish but is somewhat thick having a blunt feel to the final vertebrae. Medium length of coat is soft and silky, lying close to her body a pale lilac in colour and showing hints of pink particularly around her paws at present. Shown in good condition; a very gentle if somewhat dozy girl who needs to show herself off a bit more!

Class 717 AV Foreign Limit Kitten
1st Ms Rice’s CORVUS CELESTIAL, 72b, F, 24-05-2008
A very sweet young girl who was finding it hard going listening to her rather upsetting Bengal neighbour. Large and lustrous rich coppery amber eyes, set wide apart, good slant to upper lid with rounded lower lid. Good sized ears, wide at the base, with rounded tips and good profile tilt set well apart on a gentle rounded head. She has a typical short wide wedge, tapering to a blunt end, with a level bite; in profile her skull was deep with a rounded brow, good nose break, straight nose, jaw of good depth set in a straight plane to her nose tip. She has a well muscled medium size body, strong chest and straight back with legs in proportion correctly taller on her hind legs, having neat oval paws. Tail balances and tapers to a paint brush tip and is of good shape. She is a rich deep chocolate, very even and clear coated, coloured to the roots if paling gradually. Her coat is of a good length feeling soft and silky. Shown in very good condition I do hope her noisy neighbour has not put her off showing.

2nd Ms Leck & Miss Jenkins’ REKSIF DANUBE DANCER, 16a , M, 07-02-2008
Charming well grown youngster. Lovely head; profile is almost straight and his angle is developing nicely. Chin lines up well and is strong with a level bite. Large well seated ears. Eyes are coming along nicely and showing good shape. Well grown body which was strong but graceful. Long legs and oval paws. Tail was in proportion. Double coat was most impressive for age with a distinct silvery sheen developing nicely. He had super temperament and was a pleasure to handle today.

3rd Mrs & Miss Pollet’s WAVETAIL GANDOLF, 23e, M, 03-06-2008 (ran the second very close)

Class 727 AV Foreign Debutante Neuter
1st Mrs Hill’s UK & IGR CH JACNJAN JOSHUA, 33 15b, MN, 24-02-2003
What an adorable soul – my steward and I would have to do battle to take this sweet chap home! Lovely oval shaped eyes which occasionally he held little rounded but very expressive and well set. Ears have super shape and are set well with that special mussel shell look. Head shows high cheek bones and medium wedge with a rounded muzzle and strong having a level bite. Large but elegant body, strong muscles, long legs with dainty paws, tail was fine and tapered well. His coat was super and he was well covered. The texture of his short dense coat was wonderful like crust velvet and a please warm chocolate colour too which was hard to ignore. A very lovely temperament – such a winning personality could have wasted the whole day with him.

Class 746 AC Burmese Breeders Adult
A most enjoyable headache I really would have been grateful for 4 first places to offer but they wouldn’t give them to me!
1st Mrs Wilshaw’s ROSSIKHAN CUPCAKE, 27b, F, 16-08-2007
Simple gorgeous – she really is amazing out of her pen! Very large and lustrous pale yellow eyes set well apart with typical Burmese expression; upper lids slant to nose and lower lids are fully rounded. Ears are of good size and shape, wide at the base with rounded tips set well apart across super rounded head and also very low down the sides of her head. Her head has a short wide wedge, tapering to a blunt finish with a level bite. In profile her skull has very good depth, a rounded brow, good nose break with a straight nose and jaw of excellent depth set in a straight plane to her nose end. Her medium sized body has very good weight and super muscle tone, a straight back and strong chest. She has appropriate sized legs that are proportionate to her body, having oval paws and taller hind legs. Her tale is of super shape, balances well to her shoulder and tapers to a paint brush tip. Her honey toned chocolate almost glints with gold and has minimal contrast. Her coat is short in length, soft and silky in texture and very close lying. She was presented in excellent condition and has a loving disposition; she certainly knows how to show off – what a sweetheart!

2nd Mrs Wilshaw’s ROSSIKHAN CENTREFOLD, 27c, F, 03-11-2007
A for attitude was a remark left by another judge on her pen card, b for beauty, c for cuteness and I could carry on but it would be rather boring perhaps? Large and lustrous pale yellow eyes of excellent shape enhanced by super eye liner effect – giving a wonderful Burmese expression; excellent slant to upper lids enhanced by her attitude and generous rounding to her lower lids. Good sized ears, wide at the base and having rounded tips set well part but not as low as the winner of the class. Her head has a short wide wedge, tapering to a blunt muzzle finish with a level bite. Her profile shows a skull of good depth, rounding to brow, very good nose break, straight nose and jaw of reasonable depth set in correct plane to the end of her nose. Her medium sized body is of very good weight, with a strong chest and straight back. Her legs are proportionate to her body with oval paws and taller hind legs. Her tail balances, is of very good shape, tapering to a paint brush finish. Her coat was short, soft and silky and a very pleasing soft lilac with pink casting. She was presented in excellent condition, rather upset as I think she’s essentially quite shy and finds the show with all the attention her looks bring a little overwhelming – however the catch twenty two situation results in that attitude encouraging even more attention – super girl unlucky to meet the very laidback winner of this class today!

3rd Mr & Mrs Tarbuck’s MOLYROSSI SHEWOLF, 27b, F, 17-02-2006

Class 773 AC Burmese Neuter Male
1st Mrs Wilshaw’s PR ROSSIKHAN CARCKER JACK, 27c, MN, 05-10-2007
Super young man! Large and lustrous eyes of lovely golden yellow tone set wide apart with excellent shape – expressive slant to the nose on his upper lids and rounded lower lids; his attitude only enhanced the look. His ears are of good size for his head, wide at the base and rounded tips; set well across his well rounded head. His head has a short wide wedge which tapers to a blunt finish his bite was level his profiles shows a skull of very good depth, rounded brow, very good nose break, straight nose, good depth to jaw which is correctly set in a straight plane to the end of his nose. All in all his head has a super Burmese expression. His medium-large body is well muscled and of very good weight, he has a strong chest and a straight back. His legs are long but in proportion to his body, well muscled with oval paws and correctly taller hind legs. His tail balanced to his shoulder, tapered well to a paint brush tip and was of very good shape. His coat was very short, soft and silk like to the touch and belayed quality; having a mid lilac tone with pink casting evident. He was shown in excellent condition and although a little grumpy handled well.

2nd Mrs Hutchings’ GR PR TALIPAW BURLINGTON BERTIE, 27b, MN, 13-12-2004
A very relaxed chap! Medium-large but lustrous pale chartreuse eyes, set well with good shape to lids. Ears of good size for his head, set well apart across a gently rounded head, wide at the base and show rounded tips. Head has short wide wedge which tapers well with a blunt finish to the muzzle; but has an untidy bite. His profile showed a head of good depth, rounded brow, good break, straight nose, jaw of reasonable depth set in a straight plane to the end of his nose. His large body is well muscled with a strong chest and straight back. His long legs are very well muscled with oval paws; the fore and hind legs appeared to be of the same height. His tail balanced and was medium thick tapering to a round end there was a problem with a vertebrae just up from the end of his tail which although not a visible deviation was somewhat odd in shape possibly the result of a previous trauma? His coat was a little long but soft and silky to the touch, displaying a rather uneven shades of chocolate today with rather strong contrast in his dark points. Shown in very good condition a very sweet and gently chap!

3rd Mrs A Catterick’s GR PR NEMOREZ THEREDBARON

Class 960 AC Burmese Kitten
1st Mrs Johnson’s LOHR MALINALDA, 27b, F, 06-06-2008
A little sweetheart who has a superb cross expression! Large and lustrous muddy golden yellow eyes set wide apart, with super shape giving an excellent Burmese expression. Ears of good size, wide at the base with rounded tips set well apart across her gently rounded head. She has a super sort wide wedge tapering to nice blunt finish with a level bite. In profile her skull has good depth, a rounded brow and excellent nose break, a straight nose which falls off very slightly to her nose leather, her jaw has good depth and is set in a straight plane to her nose end. Her medium sized body is of very good weight for her size, with a strong chest and a straight back. Appropriate medium sized legs, which have oval paws and taller hind legs. Her tail is of good shape and balances well tapering to a paint brush tip. Her coat is soft and silky, short in length and a honeyed chocolate in tone with minimal contrast with marginal ghost markings on her legs. Shown in super condition and very sweet little girl who fitted very nicely in my pocket but my steward, the kill joy, noticed and put her back in her pen.

2nd Miss Campbell’s MISCIASALI MOSHE, 27c Lilac Burmese, M, 16-02-2008
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Class 1085 AC Kitten 6-9 Month
1st Mr & Mrs Bailey’s CONTESSA, FN
A very confident and sweet natured little character. Lovely black coat soft in texture and very well prepared. Purred away the whole time we handled her – that’s the way to win!

2nd Mr & Mrs Davidson’s PATCHES, M
An attractive long haired Blue and white boy who had a lovely triangle of white to his face, well grown and very well prepared,. Unfortunately he was rather scared by extraneous noises behind us and although I asked my steward to have a word I think the upset had already been caused – dear wee man hope he’s not been put off!

Class 1124 Royal Canin – AOC Adult or Kitten
1st Mrs Hutchinson’s PAPGENA, F
Later my choice for Overall Winner – congrats! What a cutie! A sweet little girl who was very gentle – love the mingling of red in her diffuse classic tabby pattern. Very well prepare and very pretty to boot!

2nd Miss Rossi’s NAUGHTY, FN
Lovely looking girl and in super condition but rather anxious. Has a gorgeous open face – very pretty! Very appeal Red tabby pattern with rather attractive little white gloves etc. Well prepared and very well presented.

Cumberland Cat Club 11-10-2008

My thanks to Jenny & Ian and to the committee for their invitation to judge at this friendly show. I was very grateful to have Heather Bradley steward for me again, she handles our exhibits with utmost care and consideration – thank you Heather.

Class 403 AOC Tortie Burmese Kitten

1^st & BoB to Miss Davidson’s KARAKORAM PRETTY PEGGY, 27g, F, 02-05-2008

A very sweet girl, confident and well grown for her age. Large and lustrous eyes, set well apart with pleasing shape to both upper lid which slants well to the nose and fully rounded lower lid, although the colour is still developing currently they appeared, under the show lighting, to be a light golden yellow in tone. Although her ears are currently dominating her head I was happy to make allowances for her stage of development, they are set well apart and quite low on the side of her head, wide at the base, rounded tips and showing correct forward tile in profile. Head is rounded nicely, with a short wide wedge coming to a blunt finish with a level bite; in profile showing good rounding to brow, good nose break, straight nose, jaw of acceptable depth set in a straight plane with her nose tip. Her body is developing very well and is of a good size for her age, very good weight, well rounded chest with straight back. She has solid legs which are in proportion to her body, the hind legs being taller than her fore legs with spoon shaped paws. Tail balances well, is of a pleasing shape, tapering well to a rounded end. Her coat although still kitten soft lies close to her body and is of a soft blue shade with silvering coming along nicely mingled well with shades of cream. She was shown in excellent condition. A very sweet baby girl who is developing very nicely and has charming temperament purring away for the whole time she was out of her pen; she really enjoyed being handled.

Class 706 AV Asian Adult

1^st Mrs Hamilton’s JETSTAR REGAL QUEST, 68 43bq, M, 19-11-2007

What a charming well grown youngster! Large and lustrous green-yellow eyes, with deep chocolate rims; set well apart with super shape to his upper and lower lids. Good sized ears for head, wide at the base. His gently rounded head was showing a short wedge of medium width at present though it tapers to a blunt finish with an untidy bite but super width to his cheeks; profile showing skull of good depth, rounded brow, good nose break, although the nose is basically straight it falls away slightly to his nose leather, jaw of acceptable depth which recedes slightly. His medium sized body is of very good weight though he is still growing having a strong chest and straight back. His medium legs are well muscled of slender and elegant bone structure; correctly taller on his hind legs with charming spoon shaped paws. His tail balanced and was tapered to rounded end. He was a deep but warm BCR chocolate with typical paler ground, relatively lightly shaded with an even mantle that descends his flanks well. His legs are clear of stripes apart from a faint smudge to his upper hind legs only. He has thumb prints to his ears, appropriate rims to his eyes, ears and nose leather with a scarab and M to his forehead, a broken necklace and solid colour to his hocks. His coat is developing nicely with a fine plume starting to show, ruff beginning come in, streamers and tufts to ears developing and wee toe tufts beginning to grow also. Shown in excellent condition; a lovely lad with bags of character and a non-stop purr!

Class 717 AV Adult Not Having Won a CC

1^st Mrs Hamilton’s JETSTAR REGAL QUEST, 68 43bq, M, 19-11-2007

See previous

2^nd Dr M Bateson’s MAULLENIUM’s ZADOK (IMP), 78 30 s, M

A rather attractive youngster who was a tad upset today but handled well. Super head, round wedge of medium length, showing correct profile, firm chin with level bite. Medium sized ears, broad at base and slightly pointed, well set. Large almond shaped eyes set well and having typically worried expression with gooseberry green tone. Medium graceful body with good solid muscular feel. Elegant legs and feet in proportion to body, tail of medium length and tapers well. Super coat lying very close. Head has required M and frown marks with scarab and cheeks display the mascara lines unfortunately there was tarnishing evident on the face. Body is covered with small spots but well defined charcoal against the pale silver ground. Legs and tail had appropriate markings.

3^rd Mrs & Miss Pontello’s PANTABY SOGNASTELLA, 23, F

Class 718 AV Champion

1^st Miss Kennedy & Mrs Higgins’s GR CH ADCINSH SOBEKOTEP, 78 30s, M

Superb pattern, typical worried expression and such elegance where my initial thoughts on this lovely cat. Super head, wedge of medium length exhibits slight rounding, showing correct profile, firm chin with level bite. Large sized ears, broad at base and slightly pointed, very well set. Large almond shaped eyes with super setting enhancing that typical worried expression having gooseberry green tone. Large graceful body with excellent solid muscular feel. Elegant legs and feet in proportion to body; tail of medium length and tapers well. Super coat lying very close. Head has required M and frown marks with scarab and cheeks displaying mascara lines. Body is covered with small spots but well defined light charcoal against the pale silver ground. Legs and tail had appropriate markings. A super pattern especially distinct when view from a distance – really looking like the finished article.

2^nd Miss Kennedy & Mrs Higgins’s GR CH ADFURSH SOHBEK, 78 30s, M

Unfortunately this very mature looking boy was a little upset today but handled well enough. Slightly rounded head, wedge of medium length, showing a good profile, with a good chin and level bite. Medium sized ears, broad at base and slightly pointed, well set. Large almond shaped eyes set well and have a good expression with pale gooseberry green tone. Large and mature but none the less a graceful body with good solid muscular feel. Elegant legs and feet in proportion to body, tail of medium length and tapers well. Super coat lying very close. Head has required M and frown marks with scarab and cheeks having mascara lines. Body is covered with long spots but well defined medium charcoal against the pale silver ground. Legs and tail had appropriate markings. Pattern not as defined as the winner when viewed from a distance.

3^rd Miss Kennedy & Mrs Higgins’s CH STARRSAILOR RA KARAKHET, 78 30s, M

Class 753 Breeder’s Neuter Male

1^st Mr & Mrs Penny’s PR HOADHILL FUNTIME FRANKIE, 76 30, MN

Lovely cat who handled very well. Medium sized head for his body but excellent head type, medium wedge, high check bones, concave curve between bridge and nose leather, large broad nose, very full muzzle, strong chin, thick muscular neck. Medium ears, short and wide, light furnishings. Round eyes slanting to ear base, green in colour. Long substantial body robust and large showing good depth to flank. Strong legs and large rounded paws. Thick medium tail. Short coat. Excellent pattern with superb rufous giving a strong and vibrant orange ground. Very pleasing exhibit – super pattern.

2^nd Mrs Davison’s PR TIGGERMAU AMENHOTEP, 78 30, MN

Lovely bronzed pattern, having a very worried expression and well grown were my first thoughts. Medium sized head, wedge of medium length with slight rounding, showing correct profile, firm chin with level bite. Medium-large sized ears, broad at base and slightly pointed, well very set. Large almond shaped eyes with good setting enhancing that typical worried expression were gooseberry green tone. Large well grown body that is graceful having a solid muscular feel. Elegant legs and feet in proportion to body, tail of medium length and tapers well. Super coat lying very close. Head has required M and frown marks with scarab and cheeks displaying mascara lines. Body is covered with well defined brown spotting against a warm copper ground. Legs and tail had appropriate markings. A pleasing pattern. A very sweet chap who was a pleasure to meet shown in excellent condition.

3^rd Mrs Ryan’s SPINNING BOBSLEIGH, 83aw, MN

Class 754 Breeder’s Neuter Female

1^st Miss Leith’s GR PR RINTINABY RED HERRING , 23a, FN

A charming sorrel who was little upset today but handled very well. Very expressive pale amber eyes set well with good almond shape. Generous ears set well apart they were alert and pricked. Lovely head with a good wedge, level bite with slight dip to nose, medium chin, set straight. Lithe and muscular feel to body of correct build. Lovely elegant legs, small oval paws. Short fine coat with good drag. A well developed pattern, rich chocolate in colour with required banding, the lighter apricot colouring was well evident at base of hair shafts darker colour at the end. M to forehead, scarab and paler chin with a single broken necklace. A pleasing girl.

Class 763 AV Premier

1^st Mr & Mrs Penny’s PR HOADHILL FUNTIME FRANKIE, 76 30, MN see previous

2^nd Ms Murphy’s GR PR ADMONSH DEVILS ADVOCATE, 33 31s, MN

A sweet Cornish boy who handles well. Medium wedge with high cheeks, correctly rounded muzzle when relaxed. Strong chin and level bite. Good flat skull with straight line to nose tip. Large ears very set high. Wide at base taper to round tips giving mussel shell effect when observed from the rear. Almond shaped eyes when relaxed but he did rather round them out most of the time; having correct setting. Elegant neck and body is muscular, slender and of medium length. Nice long legs with neat oval paws. Long fine tail that balances well. Coat was of acceptable density and very evenly covering his body and tail. Waving was present.

3^rd Mrs Culley’s PR ANNERA PALADIN, 23, MN

Class 770 AC Breeder’s Adult

1^st Dr Collin’s GR CH AUREUS FEMME FATALE, 27c, F, 08-10-2006

Although rather upset this girl handled well. Large and lustrous pale yellow eyes with super shape to upper and lower lids set well apart: the shape of her upper lids were enhanced by her mood! Good sized ears, again set well apart on a gently rounded head, showing round tips and wide at the base with correct forward profile tilt. Head is of good depth, with a short wide wedge, which tapers to a blunt finish and has a level bite. Profile showing a rounded brow, good nose break, straight nose and jaw of good depth which correctly aligns to the tip of her nose. Her large body was of excellent weight, strongly rounded chest with a straight back. Medium sized legs well muscled and in proportion to her body, hind legs are taller than fore with oval paws. Tail balances well and taper to a paint brush end. Coat is short, soft and silky to the touch showing a pale lilac tone with pink casting. Shown in excellent condition, has a lovely head.

2^nd Mr & Mrs Towers’ CH FERNYAULGH MISS BLUEBELL, 27a, F 25-03-2006

My first impression was how lovely face on this cat appeared sitting in her pen: - I wasn’t disappointed upon taking her out. Large and lustrous eyes of pale chartreuse tone, set wide apart showing supper expression with correct slant to nose on her upper lids and pleasing rounding to her full lower lids with pleasing eye liner effect to rims – another girl who’s mood enhanced her expression. Ears of good proportion to head set well apart with rounded tips and wide at the base. Head has good depth to skull, gentle rounding, and a short wide wedge with a level bite; in profile showing a very good nose break, straight nose, her jaw sits correctly in a straight plane to her nose end although it could be deeper for perfection. Her medium almost compact body is of excellent weight with a strong chest and straight back. Medium legs of good muscle, but she would not stand for us, has oval paws. Tail just balances, is of medium thickness and tapers to a rounded end. Her close lying coat is short, soft and silky of a mid blue colour with super silvering. Shown in excellent condition, though in bad mood, she handled well enough.

3^rd Mr & Mrs Barrett’s PULSARS MIGNONNE MARBRE, 27j, F, 26-03-2007

Class 771 AC Non-Breeders Adult

1^st Miss Campbell’s GR CH PAPAGENA QUEENSHEBA, 27h, F, 17-05-20

A very lovely lady who appears to be the finished article. Large and lustrous golden yellow eyes set wide a part with excellent shape to upper and lower lids – super expression! Good sized ears for her head set well apart on gently rounded top of head and were also quite low down the sides of her head, wide at the base with well rounded tips showing pleasing forward tilt. Her head has a short wide wedge, tapers well to a blunt muzzle finish with a level bite, her profile shows good depth to skull, rounded brow, very good nose break, straight nose, good depth to jaw which sits in a straight plane to the tip of her nose. Very good weight to her medium sized body, having a strong chest and straight back. Proportionately medium sized legs, taller hind than fore legs with oval paws. Tail balances, tapering to a paint brush tip. Although a deep shade of chocolate it still has warmth and is mingled well with shades of red; her coat is short, soft and silky also lies close to her body. Shown in excellent condition with a super temperament purring away during our whole encounter!

2^nd Mr & Mrs Boardman’s GR CH NICANORY DAISY MAY, 27, F, 21-05-2004

Lovely head face on was my first impression. Large and lustrous golden chartreuse eyes, set wide apart upper lid has very expressive slant to nose and fully rounded lower lid. Good sized ears for head, wide at base, rounding to tips with correct forward tilt in profile, set well on her rounded top. Head is of good depth, showing a short wide wedge which tapers nicely to a blunt finish; in profile there is a gently rounded brow, very good break, straight nose and jaw of good depth sat in a straight plane form the tip of the nose. Medium sized girl of super weight with a strong chest, and straight back. Proportionate legs taller hind legs with oval paws. Tail just balances tapering to a paint brush finish with slightly tensile feel. Coat is short in length, soft and silky to the touch, a rich warm brown in tone with no white hairs. She was shown in very good condition and has a super temperament handling very well!

3^rd Miss Davidson’s CH PULSARS LUSTRE LUTIN, 27, M, 4-2-2007

Class 779 AC Champion Male

1^st Davidson’s CH PULSARS LUSTRE LUTIN, 27, M, 4-2-2007

A very pleasant young man and very well behaved! Medium-large eyes set well apart of correct shape yellow in colour with a hint of green appearing. Ears are of a good size for his head, wide at the base, rounded tips was unable to assess the profile tilt today, set on a gently rounded head. Good depth to head with a short but medium width to his wedge tapering to a blunt finish with a level bite. In profile he has rounded brow, his break could be more defined for perfection but it is acceptable, straight nose with a shallow jaw set in the correct plane to the tip of his nose. Medium sized body feeling a little rangy today with a rounded chest and straight back. Long legs, taller hind than fore legs with oval paws. His tail balanced well was of good thickness and tapers well to a rounded end. His short coat was close lying and silky in texture, of a deep brown colour free from any trace of white hairs. Shown in good condition but preferred to be back in his pen.

2^nd Mrs Holt and Mr Higgins’ CH KAMEHAHD BOROMIR BLOCKCHIP, 27a, M, 13-07-2004

Delightful temperament! Large and lustrous golden yellow eyes set well apart with good shape. Good sized ears, wide at the base with rounded tips set well apart across a gently rounded top. Skull is of medium dept with a medium width wedge tapers well with a level bite; in profile showing a very gently rounded brow, good break straight but long nose, jaw is somewhat shallow but sits in the correct plane to tip of nose. Large body was looking slightly ranging today but had weight with a rounded chest and straight back. Long legs which are in proportion to his body with correct taller hind legs and spoon shaped paws. Tail balances and is of medium thickness tapering well to a rounded end. His coat could be shorter for perfection but is soft and silky in texture it is a soft blue with very good silvering. He was shown in good condition and has such a delightful temperament – a pleasure to listen to him purr away!

Class 780 AC Champion Female

1^st Dr Giles’ CH RAWEKE SERENDIPITY, 27c, F, 12-03-2007

A real charmer – “just lovely” are my first comments. Very large and lustrous pale yellow eyes, set wide apart of very good shape. Ears are a good size for her head, wide at the base and with correctly rounded tips showing forward profile tilt. Head is well rounded with a short wide wedge tapering to a nicely blunt finish; unfortunately her bite was very untidy; in profile skull is of good depth with a rounded brow, good nose break, straight nose with a jaw of good depth that sits correctly in a straight plane to her nose end. Her medium size body has a lovely weightiness about it with a strong chest and straight back. Medium sized legs in proportion to her body with taller hind legs and spoon shaped paws. Her medium thick tail balances well and has a slight taper to a paint brush tip. Her short coat is silky in texture and is an even lilac with a hint of pink casting. Presented in supper condition with such a winning personality!

2^nd Hetherington’s CH LEGIRA ROSEMARIE, 27, F, 18-10-2000 See previous

3^rd Miss Campbell’s CH MICIASALI HANUKKAH, 27b, F, 05-03-2006

Class 812 Visitor’s Neuter

1^st Mr & Mrs Potter’s GR Pr GOWLAREN HARRYPOTTER, 27, MN, 18-02-2003

This gentle boy really knows how to work judge! Ample sized eyes of the yellower end of chartreuse spectrum, set as far apart as could be on a head of medium width which I would prefer to be broader for perfection, though eyes are of correct shape. Acceptable sized ears that could stand being wider at the base with correctly rounded tips and profile slant. Head has gentle rounding and is of good depth, his wedge is short but of medium width at the jaw hinge with a bite that was just level, profile shows very gentle rounding to brow, good nose break, straight nose which angles off slightly to the nose leather, his jaw recedes slightly and is of acceptable depth. Large body is of good weight and musculature, strong chest with a straight back. His long legs are in proportion with correctly taller hind legs having oval paws. His coat is short, close lying and silky in texture it is a deep but warm brown in colour and was free of white hairs. He was shown in excellent condition and has super a winning temperament a really lovely chap who was a pleasure to handle.

2^nd Mr Harrison’s FERNYAULGH APOLLO, 27a Blue Burmese, MN, 02-01-2008

Unlucky to meet the winner today, another well grown gentle boy. Still a youngster and still developing, pale yellow eyes which he was tending to hood are medium-large in size and set well apart on this medium width head which I would prefer broader for perfection, though his eyes have the correct shape. His ears are large and slight unbalanced for his head at the moment, as his head matures and broadens I suspect they will be more in keeping, they have good width to the base and rounded tips. His head has a medium length and medium width to wedge at present, with a good level bite and blunt muzzle finish. In profile showing skull of good depth, rounded brow, good nose break, straight nose with a jaw of reasonable depth though it recedes slightly. Medium body of good weight is still growing, strong chest and straight back. Long legs are bit gangly at present but with good muscle tone, taller on hind legs with oval paws. Tail balances very well is of medium thickness and tapers to a round finish. His coat is of medium length, lies close to his body, is soft and silky; in colour of a mid blue tone with good silvering coming along nicely! Essentially a gentle lad who although handled well was a bit weary today.

Class 920 AV HP Owned by a Senior Citizen

Mrs Patterson’s Bruce, MN

What a charmer! Very well prepared longhaired black gent of 3 years of age who has done this before and knew how to work his judge and steward! Substantial body, gorgeous yellow eyes, super deep turbo charged purr! Generous coat of super length, has super furnishing to his ears, lovely tail plume, tuffs to toes and super ruff. My steward desperately wanted to steal him! A very pleasing boy.