Lakeland & District Cat Show 20-06-2009

My thanks to Edward & Mike for inviting me to judge at their show. My thanks also to David French for stewarding and handling all the exhibits with good humour. I am sorry to those exhibitors who originally entered under Mr Gow I do hope I did not disappoint too much.

Miscellaneous Classes:

CLASS 627a AC BREEDER’S ADULT

1^st Mrs Brynes’s GRCH BOUNTIFUL O’SUGAR (33a 36) F

A rather typie and extremely impressive Rex coat on this black smoke Devon. Lovely head, nice flat top between her large ears, a very good nose break, her chin was a little weak but sits in a level vertical plane to the end of her nose, she has a level bite, her nose is marginally long, she has good width at the cheeks and her wedge tapers to a good blunt finish. She has super expressive eyes having a really wicked look to them. Her body has grown well and her tail is wonderfully whippy. She has an amazing black smoke coat and has such wonderful waves and a perfect even covering all over. She handled very well and was charm personified!

2^nd Mrs Jeffer’s GRCH MAIPENRAI TAO LUCY (34) F

Mature lady which most impressive head type! Another lovely example of her breed and unlucky to meet the winner today. A very expressive set of chartreuse eyes set in a delightful broad head, super heart shape outline was very obvious, large ears set well apart, and nice profile with gentle curve and profile break, her chin was a little weak but she had delightful gently curving muzzle. Well grown body, very muscular and graceful, elegant limbs and tail that balance nicely. Nice shade of blue and shown in excellent condition.

Extra 2^nd Mr & Mrs Misskelly’s GLENDAVAN SPELLBOUND (23) F

A stunning young lady who was very unlucky to meet the preceding cats. Judged recently at Merseyside and very little has changed since. A lovely moderate head, nice profile break, stunning amber eyes of lovely shape and wonderful wide bases to her large pricked ears! She had super ticking and very rich ground colour which was most attractive, her coat had the require drag to it, she has grown very well and is feeling solid for her size, her tail balanced well and she a very elegant and dainty look to her which was most appealing – she handled wonderfully too! I still think she has lots of promise – a very confident girl and adorable girl with whom one could waste the hours.

3^rd Ms Murphy’s KALTES RHAPSODY INBLUIE (33a 16) F (Cutesy!)

4^th Mr & Mrs Philips’ MELKETER MERRY MONARCH (16a) M

CLASS 627b BREEDER’S ADULT

1^st Mrs Holt & Mr Higgins’ NEMORZ ALLTHATHEAVENALLOWS (72 45a) F 27/5/2007 Simply stunning expression and very chatty today. Large and lustrous golden yellow eyes set well apart with absolutely typical shape, her blue rims providing clear definition to them. Face-on she has a short wide wedge tapering to a blunt muzzle, with a level bite. Gentle rounding between ears, which are a good size for balance [though some might find them large] and are wide at the base with rounded tips. In profile she has good depth to her skull, a gently rounded brow, a very good nose break, straight nose, jaw of good depth but I would prefer more for perfection, it does showing the desired vertical alignment to the end of her nose. Her body has very pleasing weight for her nicely developed sized body, strong chest and straight back. Her dainty elegant legs are in proportion in size to her body, she had charming spoon shaped paws and a good stance; exhibiting taller hind legs. Acceptable thickness to tail which balances and tapers to a rounded end. Her ticked coat was very smooth and lay well to her body, having a rich mushroom background set against pewter blue bands of ticking. Ears have faint thumb prints, her scarab has merged with a rather heavy blue cap, she has a clear M to her forehead and spectacle lines to her face, a broken necklace, a solid spin line descending down her tail to a solid tip, displaying fine stripes to her inner fore legs, with smudges to her rear legs and solid hocks. Shown in excellent condition and a really chatty character today!

2^nd Mrs Ward HUGGIBEAR AUTUMN PROMISE (68 45) F 19-09-2008

Gorgeous expression. She had large and lustrous pale yellow eyes with an inner chartreuse rim developing, she had more horizontal lines to her upper lids than slanted and a full rounded lower lids, they are set well apart. Face on she has a short wide wedge which tapers nicely to a blunt muzzle, a level bite, gentle rounding between her wide set ears, which are well balanced her head, they were wide at the base and with rounded tips. Her skull has good depth in profile, a well rounded brow, good nose break, a straight nose that ends in the correct vertical pane to her jaw which had reasonable depth but could be deeper for perfection. Her medium body is growing nicely, having a rounded chest and straight back, her limbs are dainty with neat oval paws. Her tail balances, it tapers well to rounded end. Her coat has a lovely fine satin like texture, a pleasing carriage, her ticking is clearly evident, black base colour against a golden bronze ground which has fair degree of grey roots. She had prominent thumb prints, a scarab, an M to her forehead, spectacle lines, a single unbroken necklace, stripes to her legs, her spine line descends down her tail to a solid tip on her tail.

For me a promising kitten with elegant Asian body type and fine semi-longhair coat – shown in excellent condition and with a delightful temperament.

3^rd Mr & Mrs Knight’s MAUOLOGY SERENITY (78 30s) F 08-04-2008 (Rather nice!)

CLASS 633 AC JUNIOR ADULT

1^st Mr & Mrs Misskelly’s GLENDAVAN SPELLBOUND (23) F 03-10-2007 (see above)

2^nd Mr & Mrs Knight’s MAUOLOGY SERENITY (78 30s) F 08-04-2008 (Rather nice!)

A very pleasing Mau, with a typical worried expression, fine head features with excellent parallel lines along nose and gentle muzzle. Gooseberry eyes set well and of good shape. Beautiful markings to her face and very defined dark black spots to body contrasting well against her pristine silver ground. She had a well grown body which was weighty yet elegant and her tail balanced. Very neat limbs and shown in excellent condition – handled very well indeed.

3^rd Messers Robertson & Richardson’s CH ESANES ETOURDISSANT (76a 30) M 22-04-2008 (Impressive and very relaxed!)

CLASS AC MAIDEN KITTEN

1^st Mrs Brynes’ BOUNTIFUL REDHOTLOVER (33a 18d) M

What super wee baby boy but already developing rather crude language – hope he’s not being spoilt! Super head type, huge ears, flat top of head, super expressive eyes of rich amber (if looks could kill!), wide at the cheeks, good stop, deep level chin and level bite. Super kitten fat little body, neat limbs and tail to balance. Unfortunately his coat has dropped for the summer but I’m not going to penalise a super typed baby for that I’m hopefully it will return! Shown in excellent condition, I think this one is going to be a huge character too!

2^nd Mr & Mrs MAOLOGY JASPER (78 30s) M

Lovely looking Mau kitten, super expression in eye, their colour is still developing but inner green rim is evident, parallel lines along nose are evident, muzzle a little broad possibly teething? Lovely charcoal pattern consisting numerous small spot, clear and defined from a distance, pristine silver ground. His body is growing very nicely for his age and his tail balances. Elegant legs and strong weighty and muscular feel to him, shown in excellent condition.

3^rd Messers Robertson & Richardson’s ESANES ENFANT SAUVAGE (76 30) F(Very attractive baby girl! She handled well)

4^th Mrs Buck’s MAGICAL SOUPDRAGON (33a 27tsx) M

CLASS 646 AC BREEDER’S NEUTER

1^st Mrs Kemp’s GRPR NATZKATZ IRISH CREAM (72 43nsq) MN

This boy just goes from strength to strength, he has gained a lot of substance since I last saw him and benefits from it hugely. 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. Ears of good size and shape for balance, wide at the base with round tips having tiny tufts, are set well apart his broad head. His head has a short but very wide wedge which is most pleasing, it tapers 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 finishing in the correct vertical plane to the end of his nose. Medium body feels weighty and has very good muscle tone giving a strong & masculine appearance to it, with a strong chest and straight back. His limbs are in keeping with his body with oval paws and correctly taller hind legs – looking very elegant. His tail balances and tapers well to a paint brush tip from a medium base. His warm lilac base caramel 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 descends 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 line which carries along his tail 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 texture lying close to his body. Shown in excellent condition and handled well – he responds well to flattery and a cuddle. Shame he decided to hide under his pristine new white vet bedding.

2^nd Mr & Mrs Penny’s GRPR HOADHILL FUNTIME FRANKIE (76 30) MN 05-11-2006

Not such a happy chappie as normal today. My opinion has not changed of him since last time: 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 genes giving a strong and vibrant orange ground. Very pleasing exhibit – striking pattern and charming temperament.

3^rd Mrs Coulter’s PR JACOU MARBELLA (76 20) FN 11-09-2007 (Very attractive!)

4^th Miss Daly’s JUNGLEJINKS PHEONIXROSE (76b 30) FN 11-09-2007

CLASS 659 AC DEBUNTANTE ADULT

1^st Miss P A Herrington’s SUGARBOWL MY DELILAH (27h) F 25-08-2007

A very pretty young lady! A very pleasing expression to her large and lustrous eyes of golden yellow, the upper lids were a little horizontal today and the lower lids were nicely rounded, they are set well apart in her lovely broad head. Face on she has a short wide wedge which tapers well to a nice blunt muzzle with an essentially level bite, she has gentle rounding to her top of head and her ears are set very well, they are nicely shaped and balance her head well; they do form a pleasing contour to her head. In profile she has deep skull, nicely rounded brow, a fair break that I would like a little more definition to, her nose line is straight and her jaw could be a little deeper for perfection and appear to align in the correct vertical plane to the end of he nose. Her body has good muscle tone and substance to it, is very elegant, having a strong chest and a straight back, she has slender limbs in keeping with her body they have the correct stance; taller hind legs, and they have neat oval paws. Her tail balanced and tapered nicely from medium thick base to a charming paint brush end. Her fairly short coat is a rather soft but lies very closely to her body and has warm milky chocolate tone being mingled well with shades of red. She was shown in excellent condition but was a little grizzly with us today.

CLASS 663 AC JUNIOR ADULT

1^st Mrs & Miss Matthews’ CH KATCHYN BLUE HAZE, 27g F, 23-06-2007

A very appealing young lady. Large and lustrous pale golden eyes set wide apart and having very good shape to both lids especially her very full lower lids. Good sized ears for head, wide in the base and with rounded tips, set well across a gently rounded top. Head on she has a good short wide wedge, which tapers to a blunt finish and has a messy but level bite. Her profile shows a head of good depth, rounded brow, very good nose break, straight nose but a somewhat shallow jaw but set in the correct vertical plane to the end of her nose. Medium body of good weight and excellent muscle tone, straight back and rounded chest. Medium sized legs in keeping with her body with oval paws and taller hind legs. Tail balances, tapering to paint brush end but was slightly tensile at the end with a slightly blunt finish to final vertebrae. Her coat was short, soft and silky; a soft blue tone with shades of cream mingled in well. A very sweet girl who has a most positive nature; trilling along all the time she was handled and shown in very lovely condition.

2^nd Miss Jones SIGISMUND NITENURSE (27) F 05-06-2008

A very pretty young lady. Reasonably large and lustrous yellow eyes set well apart with good shape to both lids but the upper lid was more horizontal than slanting to her nose. Face on she has a short wide wedge which tapers nicely to a blunt muzzle, level bite, her ears were set well apart across her nice rounded top of head. Her ears were in keeping with her head, wide at the base and with rounded tips and show correct profile tilt. In profile her skull had good depth, nicely rounded brow, good nose break, straight nose and jaw of reasonable depth which could be deeper for perfection, set in the correct vertical plane to the end of her nose. I could do with more width to her head but she is still young and developing. Her body is growing nicely and felt weighty, she had a rounded chest and straight back, her limbs were elegant and in proportion to her body with neat oval paws and correct stance. Her tail balanced and tapered well to paint bush finish. Her coat was reasonably short and had a lovely satin texture; it was a fairly even warm brown with hints of chestnut tones. A positive girl shown in excellent condition.

3^rd Mrs Ferguson’s TEAROHA AUGUSTUS BROWN (27) M 21-07-2008

CLASS 668 AC BREEDERS KITTEN (1 entered, 1 absent)

Absent Miss Jones GIGISMUND MAMMA MIA (27) F 02-02-2009

CLASS 683 AC SENIOR NEUTER

1^st Mr & Mrs Gilbert’s IGRPR MARSHMIST ELEANOR (27h) FN 20-09-2001

A really rather lovely exhibit. Large and lustrous pale chartreuse eyes set well apart and have the desire slant to her upper lids and full rounded lower lids – when she can be bothered! Face on she has a lovely Burmese look; short wide wedge which tapers to a blunt finish at the muzzle, she has a level bite, gentle rounding between her ears which were set well apart and their outline continue her contour well; her ears balance her head nicely being wide in the base and having rounded tips. Her skull has good depth in profile, a nicely rounded brow, a good nose break, straight nose line, a jaw of good depth that lies in the correct vertical plane to the end of her nose. Her body is a good size, nicely muscled with as strong chest and straight back, her limbs are in keeping and very elegant, having oval paws and correctly taller hind legs. Her tail balances, tapers well from a medium base to a paint brush tip. Her coat was soft and silky, a very warm chocolate and well mingled with shades of red and an acceptable length. She was shown in excellent condition and was just a lovely exhibit.

2^nd Mr & Mrs Potter’s GRPR CHEVINE COSMOS (27c) MN 08-10-2005

A very easy going relaxed large boy. Large and lustrous eyes of pale chartreuse tend to round his upper lids and fully rounded lower lids, set well apart. He has a short wide wedge which tapers well to a blunt muzzle, a level bite and good rounding to his top of head and well set ears, which are in proportion to his head having wide bases and rounded tips. In profile his skull has good depth, nicely rounded brow but I felt his nose break need stronger definition, he had bump along his nose and a reasonably deep jaw which aligns correctly in a vertical plane with the end of his nose. His large body was in great condition with excellent muscle tone, a strong chest and straight back, his long legs were in keeping with his body, taller hind leg and elegant oval paws. His tail tapers well from a rather thick base and balanced to his shoulder. His coat was a little long but felt soft and silky, it was a rather patchy lilac with pink casting - perhaps he’s been sunbathing? Shown in excellent condition and a really gentle giant.

CLASS 684 AC VETERAN NEUTER

1^st Mr & Mrs Gilbert’s IGRPR MARSHMIST ELEANOR (27h) FN 20-09-2001 (see above)

CLASS 784 AC BURMESE WITH ONE OR MORE CCs OR PCs

1^st Dr Giles CH & PR RAWEKE MIRROR IMAGE (27) FN 20/08/2007

A very attractive exhibit and very moody today. Large and lustrous chartreuse eyes with excellent slant to upper lids and well rounded lower lids set well apart. Face on she has a short wide wedge which tapers nicely to a broad blunt muzzle with a level bite, nicely rounded top of head with well shaped and sized ears which are set well apart. In profile her skull could do with a little more depth for balance, nicely rounded brow, good nose break and an essentially straight nose line apart from the end which fell away, her jaw has reasonable depth but really needs to be deeper for perfection as it rather makes her chin look weak, it sits correctly in a vertical plane to the end of her nose. Her body feels weighty and firm, it has a strong chest and a straight back, her legs are elegant and in keeping with her body they have oval paws and the correct stance. Her tail balances to her shoulder and tapers well to a paint brush finish from a medium base. Her coat is short in length, with a soft and silky feel to it and is rich brown in colour. She was shown in very good condition and handled well.

2^nd Mrs & Miss Matthews’ KATCHYN ORAGNE BLOSSOM (27d) F 13-03-2008

A sweet girl who is still a work in progress really. She has quite large eyes that are rich amber yellow in colour more of an horizontal line to her upper lids today but good rounding to lower lids, set well apart on a head that is still developing. Face on she has a short wide wedge which tapers well to a blunt muzzle, she has a rather untidy bite, she had gentle round between her ears which are set nicely and continue the contour to her outline, and they balance her head well being wide in the base and having rounded tips. In profile has good depth to her skull, a rounded brow, a good break and a straight nose which falls away slightly towards the end, her jaw is acceptable but more depth is required, it does align in the correct vertical plane to the end of her nose. Her medium size body is developing nicely, feeling weighty and muscular, she has a strong chest and a straight back; her limbs are slender and elegant in keeping with her body, having oval paws and the correct stance. Her tail balances to her shoulder, and tapers well to a blunt end though she as slightly bunt final vertebrae. Her coat is moderately short and feel soft and silky to the touch, it is a rich yet warm red tone, showing slight smudges to her leg. She was a little bit wriggly but handled well enough and was shown in excellent condition.

3^rd Mrs Coulter’s LATTE CHEEKY CAPUCCINO (27h) F 19-06-2007

CLASS 785 AC BURMESE ADULT

1^st Ferguson’s TEAROHA AUGUSTUS BROWN (27) M 21-07-2008

A sweet and gentle young man. Medium large yellow eyes set well apart, head developing nicely, he had a fairly short medium width wedge which tapered well, gentle rounding to top of head and ears set well apart, a fraction large for balance at present. His skull had good depth, rounding to brow, acceptable nose break, a small bump in the nose, jaw of reasonable depth but I would prefer more for perfection and it was set back a little. Body felt suitably weighty for size, good strong chest and straight back, elegant limbs, oval paws, in proportion. His tail just balanced and tapered nicely from a medium base. His coat was currently his most impressive feature and the first point I could recall about him was just how short it was and nice warm tone to the brown colour which is still developing he did have ghosting still to his legs. A pleasant youngster who was easy to handle and shown in excellent condition and well prepared

2^nd Mrs Hetherington’s CH HEGIRA ROSEMARIE (27) F 18-10-2000

A rather shy girl who was also a little tense. Large and lustrous chartreuse eyes set well with correct shape. Face on she has a short wide wedge and level but a messy bite tapering well to a blunt muzzle, her ears were set wide apart with good shape with rounded tips and round at base across a gently rounded top of head. In profile she had gentle rounding to her brow, reasonably defined nose break but could have more definition for perfection, nose fell away to the nose leather slightly, jaw was of acceptable depth but sits in the correct vertical plane to her nose. Medium sized body was somewhat overweight, strong chest and straight back. Legs in proportion with oval paws but she would not stand for us. Her tail was too short to balance, tapers well of medium thickness with a round end feeling slightly blunt on the final vertebrae. Short coat was soft and silky in texture of a deep rich brown in colour with a sprinkle of white hairs. Shown in good condition but very tense and rather worried today.

3^rd Mrs & Miss Matthews’ KATCHYN ORAGNE BLOSSOM (27d) F 13-03-2008 (see above)

Club Classes:

CLASS 785 AC BURMESE ADULT

1^st Ferguson’s TEAROHA AUGUSTUS BROWN (27) M

2^nd Mrs Hetherington’s CH HEGIRA ROSEMARIE (27) F

3^rd Mrs & Miss Matthews’ KATCHYN ORAGNE BLOSSOM (27d) F

Class 790 AC FOREIGN CH OR PR WITH ONE OR MORE GR CERTIFICATES:

Lovely Russians felt the second was more rounded than I would expect

1^st Mr & Mrs Philip’s CH SITTHEE BUTTERCUP JOE (16a) M

2^nd Ms Stark’s CH DUSHENKA TASHABELLA (16a) F

Class 792 AC FOREIGN ADULT

A lovely class but the Asian boy is quite simply outstanding for his breed!

1^st Mrs Kemp’s GRPR NATZKATZ IRISH CREAM (72 43nsq) MN

2^nd Mrs Jeffer’s GRCH MAIPENRAI TAO LUCY (34) F

3^rd Ms Murphy’s KALTES RHAPSODY INBLUIE (33a 16) F

4^th Mr & Mrs Philips’ MELKETER MERRY MONARCH (16a) M

Merseyside Cat Club Show 6-6-2009

My thanks to Jen and the Merseyside Committee for their kind invitation to judge at their show, it was good to be back near the Mersey again. My thanks to Liz Prescott who stewarded for me and handled the judge and the exhibits superbly!

OPEN CLASS:

Class 590 Brown Burmese Kitten

1^st & BoB Mrs Hall’s SANLIS VASHTA NEVADA (27) F

Quote a wary little baby who wasn’t at all sure about this showing business. Her eyes appeared medium in sized which was mostly due to how she held them, but she would not relax them fully for me, they were golden yellow in colour and had a moderate slant to her upper lids and quite full rounding to her lower lid, set well apart. Face on she has a short wide wedge that tapers to a blunt muzzle, an essentially level bite [but the upper incisors are concave] gently rounded top of her head and her ears which are a good size for her head wide in the base and rounded at the tips are well very well apart. Her profile shows a skull of good depth, nicely rounded brow, well define nose break, a straight nose line which falls away slightly at the end, a jaw of decent depth which aligns in a straight plane to the end of her nose. Her medium sized body was well grown and felt weighty she had a strong chest and straight back, her limbs were in keeping and had oval paws and she had a good stance. Her tail balanced and tapered from a medium base to a paint brush finish. Her kitten coat was till slightly long but lay very close to her body and felt quite soft, it was a warm lighter brown as the colour is still developing it was a little brindled and there were faint ghost marks on her limbs. Shown in excellent condition and handled very well.

MISCELLANEOUS CLASSES:

Class 533 AV Foreign Kitten

1^st Mr & Mrs Johnson’s KAHK CZAR DOMBROVSKI (16a) M

An elegant boy who is developing nicely with an excellent frame, ears held high but he was twisting them at the base today in a most uncharacteristic fashion, he also tended to round his eyes; the colour is still developing currently a muddy green-yellow. His whisker pads were clearly prominent and added to that distinctive expression with the angle to his head still developing but his nose had the desired concave curve. His chin was strong and correct set. His body was long and solidly muscular, yet graceful and his coat had good density to it if a little soft. Shown in excellent condition he handled beautifully.

2^nd Mr Tams’ POOLSIDE TANTALIZINGTORTIE (33a 28) F

This sweet youngster had super shape to eyes which were golden yellow in colour, her mood only enhanced her look! She had a fairly wide wedge, but it was too long unfortunately and more stop is needed, her bite was essentially level. She had super sized ears which were set wide apart across a fairly flat top of head, she could have done with more chin for balance. She was well covered but her coat had a slightly harsh texture in places. Her whippy tail balanced nicely and her body felt well muscled for her size. A charming blue tortie in a charming blue tortie mood!

Class 544 AC Limit Cat

A superb class of you females all really rather edible – thank you!

1^st Mrs Fleming’s SHOELINA TAHITI TROT (16a) F

Superb Russian – simply adorable! (I fell in love her as a kitten earlier this year). Stunning head type , superb ears set and held well, aspect is coming along nicely, lovely eye set and shape with an amazing intense green colour developing very nicely and the upper corners pointing nicely to the lower lines of her ears. Lovely wedge and prominent whisker pads – excellent profile. I simply adored that paler blue coat without a trace of ticking though the odd ghost mark on her tail. An elegant body that although small, lets face she ‘s only just adult, is weighty for its size. Her tail balances and she was a joy to handle – a very confident young lady – made my day!

2^nd Mr & Mrs Miskelly’s GLENDAVAN SPELLBOUND (23) F

A stunning young lady who was very unlucky to meet the winner today! A lovely moderate head, nice profile break, stunning amber eyes of lovely shape and wonderful wide bases to her large pricked ears! She had super ticking and very rich ground colour which was most attractive, her coat had the require drag to it, she has grown very well and is feeling solid for her size, her tail balanced well and she a very elegant and dainty look to her which was most appealing – she handled wonderfully too! Lots of promise I would think – a very confident girl.

Extra 2^nd Ms Murphy’s KALTES RHAPSODY INBLUE (33a 16) F

Another stunner who was very unlucky to meet the girls above. A rather lovely girl with a super wide wedge, very good stop but her shallow receding chin just spoilt her balance for me. Nice width to cheek bones and good flat top of head, elegant neck and super sized ears – lovely golden colour eyes but perhaps a little long in the nose line. Otherwise a good body, excellent covering, with waves coming in well and a super shade of blue which although it counts for nothing I wanted to mention. Nicely grown body and shown in super condition. Again another youngster showing lots of promise.

3^rd Mr Thomas’ THOMSTAR LOTTIE (76 30) F

Class 547 AC Senior Cat

1^st Mrs Fleming’s GRCH SHOELINA NINA MALKINA (16a) F

Another Russian with super head type! The apple doesn’t fall far from the tree I see. Again lovely head type, ears standing well, good aspect, green eyes of correct shape, super whisker pads giving excellent definition to her wedge, level bite and decent depth to chin. Her body was a little slender, her coat had excellent texture and a pleasing shade of charcoal blue, tail balanced and limbs were elegant. A little shy preferring to be in her pen today but handled well.

2^nd Mr & Mrs Lloyd’s CH NAMOONA DAMARA (78 30) F

A little shy today, warm bronze ground colour with small but clearly defined spots and pleasing facial markings. Whilst her face had many desirable features she did not look quite as worried I would expect of the breed; pale gooseberry eyes, parallel lines evident along her nose, muzzle a little fine, level bite and chin a tad weak. Her body was well grown and her tail balanced, again she too had elegant limbs and handle very nicely.

Class 558 AC Limit Kitten

1^st Miss Bradley’s NEMOREZ SCARLETOHARA (72g) F

This little sweetheart had a very pleasing expression. Large and lustrous pale yellow eyes with good shape to both upper and lower lids set well apart across her head. Face on she shows a short wide wedge which tapers to a blunt muzzle, she has a level bite, with lovely rounding to her top of head, her ears, which were of good size and shape with wee tufts, were set well apart and offer a please contour to the outline of her head. In profile her skull has good depth, very nicely rounded brow, defined nose break, straight nose line and jaw of good depth although I would like a little more for perfection, it did however sit in the correct plane. Her medium sized body is growing nicely for her age, has good weight and muscle tone to it, a strong rounded chest and a straight back; her limbs are elegant and dainty, they are also in keeping with her body, they have oval paws and the correct stance showing taller hind legs. Her tail balances to the shoulder and tapers well from a medium base to a paint brush tip. Her coat was a dark slate blue mingled well with shades of cream and was coloured to the roots, her coat is still a tad long [I did find adult Burmese who had similar length today] for which I gave this kitten the benefit of the doubt as she is still a work in progress; it did however had a lovely fine texture silky feel to it and lies very close to her body. Shown in excellent condition and very edible!

2^nd Mr & Mrs Johnson’s KAHK CZAR DOMBROVSKI (16a) M (See above)

Class 572 AC Adolescent Neuter

1^st Ms Rotter’s MOEI SILVER TIPPY TOES (34) MN

Quite the pleasing young man of just 10 month. Excellent name as he had Silver Tippy-Toes! Lovely head type; heart shape is showing face on, nice space between eyes that are still developing in colour and have a way to go before they will be fully green, but they were large and nicely shaped; gentle curving muzzle, large ears and acceptable nose break in profile. Large well grown body for his age, dark charcoal colour to his coat with appropriate silver tipping especially evident around his toes! Tail balanced body and had a rounded tip. Elegant limbs in proportion and shown in excellent condition; just little shy today.

2^nd Mr Porter’s MUMANDACATS FULL MONTY (76 30) MN

An attractive boy who had a suitably small wild-looking-head for his well grown body. Super pattern with excellent arrowheads on a rich rufus background. His head sported a broad muzzle, high cheek bones, gentle curve to profile and pronounced whisker pads. Limbs and tail in keeping. He handled well and was shown in excellent condition.

3^rd Mrs & Mr Ripley’s BRAMBLEWOOD MUSASA-KHAN (76 30) MN

Class 574 AC senior Neuter

1^st Mr & Mrs Penny’s GRPR HOADHILL FUNTIME FRANKIE (76 30) MN

Rather attractive boy who enjoys being handled – as he did each of the other occaission I;ve judged him! 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 genes giving a strong and vibrant orange ground. Very pleasing exhibit – striking pattern and charming temperament.

2^nd Mr & Mrs N Bayley's PR NEMOREZ AZUREDLIGHT, 68a MN

Rather fed up Tiffanie by the time I saw him. Large, lustrous eyes set wide apart, showing an almost horizontal line to his top lids and full rounding to lower when relaxed, golden yellow in tone having the required blue rims. Face on this boy had a short extremely wide wedge and had a tendency to square off the angles which was somewhat untypical of the breed, a level bite, very nice rounding to his top of head and larger ears which are well furnished ears; wide in the base with rounded tips and pleasing tufts, which also were set well apart. In profile his skull had reasonable depth, well rounded brow and his break was lacking in definition though having a straight nose and chin of very good depth; set in a straight plane with the end of his nose. Medium body not quite as heavy as might be expected, with a strong chest and straight back set on heavier legs than are desirable having solid rounded paws; furnished with toe tufts and blue paw pads. Tail was well plumed, but was just short to balance to his body. Dark charcoal blue coat which was sound to the root, had a silky texture of the correct length; showing minimal ruff, minimal breaches and plume to the tail, the coat was quite fine but his undercoat was rather too full [it needs stripping back to give it the desired fine coat that is now being achieved] and lacked preparation; he was let down by some knotting. Though rather upset he handled well enough.

3^rd Mr Crutchley TOBYSDEN DAISYMAE (76b20) FN 28/04/2005

Class 622 AC Limit Cat

1^st Ms K Wilson MAHARANI VANITY FAIR (27b) F

A rather shy girl who handled very well. Large and lustrous golden yellow eyes with an inner chartreuse rim developing set well apart and with super shape. Face on she had a short wide wedge which tapered well to a blunt muzzle, a level bite, pleasing rounding to the top of her head, her ears were well set apart and were of a good size for her head – she was holding them back a little so I could not fully assess them but they appeared to have rounded tips and seem generously wide in the base – it was not possible to comment on their profile tilt. Her skull was reasonably deep in profile, good rounding to brow, defined nose break, straight nose, jaw line had reasonable depth but I would prefer more depth for perfection it was correctly aligned to the end of her nose. Her medium sized body was amply weighty and a nicely rounded chest, straight back, and elegant limbs in keeping with her body and oval paws – she was reluctant to stand for us to assess her stance. Her tail just balanced, tapers well to a paint brush finish from a medium base. Her coat was short and felt silky to the touch; it was a rather pale chocolate over her body and limbs with a fair degree of contrast to a warm milk chocolate masked and points which might hopefully even out as she ages. A rather gentle girl who prefer to under her blanket bless her.

2^nd Mrs Ward’s ADATEBU LADY CASSANDRA (27) F

An absolute sweetheart of a youngster who is still rather immature. Medium sized yellow-chartreuse eyes set as wide as they could be on a rather immature head that need more breadth to it as yet. Face on her wedge was of medium width and could be short for perfection it tapered reasonably and she had a level bite, gentle rounding to her top of head and her ears which were wide at the base and had round tips could do with being a little larger for balance. In profile her skull has reasonable depth, nice rounding to brow, an acceptable nose break, her nose line was essentially straight but falls away little to the end, her jaw had reasonable depth could do with more but was set in a straight plane to the end of her nose. Her medium sized body is growing nicely felt weighty with a strong chest and straight back, her limbs were in keeping and had oval paws and the correct taller hind legs. Her tail was just short to balance, taper well from a medium thick base to a paint brush finish. Her medium length coat was a warm brown but had a rather odd gritty texture which I think is due to the littler she had. Shown in excellent condition and a really positive sweet natured girl who hopefully just needs some time to mature.

Class 624 AC Junior Cat

1^st Mrs Wilshaw’s CH ROSSIKHAN CENTREFOLD (27c) F

A very pretty girl. Large and lustrous golden yellow eyes with inner chartreuse rim which were well set with super shape to both lids giving a typical Burmese expression, especially fine slant to her upper lids and full rounding to her lower lids. Face one she has a short wide wedge which tapers to a blunt muzzle and has a level bite, pleasing rounding to her top of head and her perfectly proportioned ears; wide in the base with rounded tips, they are set well apart on her broad head – giving a super contour to the outline of her face. Her profile shows her ears have the desired forward tilt, excellent rounding to her brow, skull of good depth, super nose break and straight nose line, a jaw of good depth but I would like a fraction more for absolute perfection and it was set in the correct plane to the end of her nose. Her medium sized body feels firm with good muscle tone, having a straight back and strong chest. She has slender elegant, but proportionate legs with dainty oval paws and the correct stance; taller hind legs. Her tail just balanced and tapered well to a paint brush finish from a medium base. Her coat was short having that expensive satin like feel, it was a warm lilac tone and was very even. Although a little upset at the prospect of leaving her pen she handled very well epically after having a big cuddle for reassurance and was shown in excellent condition.

2^nd Mr & Mrs Tarbuck’s CH MOLYROSSI STARBUCK (27c) F

Rather an upset girl today. Large and lustrous pale yellow eyes that were unfortunately totally rounded, I did notice she did in fact have correctly shaped eyes after she had settled down. Face on she has a short wide wedge which tapers to a blunt muzzle and she has essentially a level bite her upper incisors where set just fractionally ahead of her lower incisors but they did meet, she has a gently rounded top of head and correct well set ears of excellent proportions with wide bases and rounded tips which formed a pleasing contour to the outline of her head. In profile she reasonably good depth to her skull, slightly flatter brow than desired, a defined nose break but her nose line has slight bump to it, her jaw has reasonable depth; needing more for perfection, but sits correctly in a straight plane to the end of her nose. Her medium sized body felt solid and muscular, having a straight back and a nicely rounded chest, her limbs with proportionate to her body and were elegant have dainty oval paws and a correct stance. Her tail was just short to balance, tapering well from a medium base to a paint brush finish. Her coat was a pale lilac with some hints of shading along her back, was medium in length and lies very close to her body felling like satin. Shown in excellent condition but just a little too upset to show off all of her assets to their best today.

3^rd Mrs Gorman’s MOLYNMEUX DEMEUXRE (27c) F

4^th Dr Collin’s CH AUREUS CHAMPAGNE CHARLIE (27b) M

Class 629 AC Breeders Kitten

1^st Mr & Mrs Williams’ MOLYNMEUX ZAZEUX (27j) F

Absolutely fabulous! Large and lustrous pale golden eyes with an inner chartreuse rim, excellent slant to upper lids and fully rounded lower lids, set well apart. She has a short wide wedge which tapers nicely to a blunt muzzle, a level bite, nice rounding to the top of her head, her well balanced ears and wide in the base with rounded tips and set very well and add balance to the outline of her head. In profile she a deep skull, pleasing rounding to her brow, a very good nose break, a straight that just falls away a tad at the end, decent depth to her jaw which is set in the correct plane to the end of her nose. Her body feels weighty and muscular, she has a strong chest and a straight back, slender and elegant legs with neat oval paws and correct stance. Her tail balances and tapers well to paint brush finish. Her coat colour is still developing but she is current a lighter shade of lilac with nicely mingled shades of cream, her coat is short and feels very silky despite being a kitten coat. Shown is excellent condition and have a very confident and out going nature – a very nice kitten!

Class 635 AC Novice Kitten

Mrs Edwards’ MOEI LUCINDA LOVELACE (27c) F

A sweet girl. Large and lustrous eye of pale golden yellow, her upper lid was a little too horizontal but the lower lids were fully rounded and they were set well apart but I did crave for me breadth to her head. Face on she has a medium width muzzle, her bit was level, she had gentle rounding to her top of head, her well proportioned ears wide at the bases and display suitably rounded tips were set as wide apart as they could be. In profile her skull had reasonable depth, a rounded brow, her nose break could take more definition but she appeared to be teething somewhat, her slightly long nose line fell away slightly at the end and her jaw which needs more depth was receding a little. Her body is growing well and has a firm muscular felt o it, a strong chest and straight back, with proportionate sized limbs which were dainty, having oval paws and taller hind legs. Her tail balanced and tapered well from a medium base to a paint brush finish. Her coat was short and had very good texture to it feeling very soft and silky; it was a pale lilac with pink casting coming through very nicely. She was shown in excellent condition and has a very sweet temperament.

Class 655 AC Visitors Neuter

1^st Dr Giles CH & PR RAWEKE MIRROR IMAGE (27) FN

A very attractive exhibit. Large and lustrous chartreuse eyes with excellent slant to upper lids and well rounded lower lids set well in her broad head. Looking at her face on she has a short wide wedge which tapers nicely to a broad blunt muzzle with a level bite, nicely rounded top of head with well shaped and sized ears which are set well apart. In profile her skull could do with a little more depth for balance, nicely rounded brow, good nose break and an essentially straight nose line apart from the end where there is a tiny bump which then appears to fall away, her jaw has reasonable depth but really needs to be deeper for perfection as it rather makes her chin look weak, it is correctly aligned to the end of her nose. Her body feels weighty and firm, it has a strong chest and a straight back, her legs are elegant and in keeping with her body they have oval paws and the correct stance. Her tail balances to her shoulder and tapers well to a paint brush finish from a medium base. Her coat is of good short length, with a soft and silky feel to it and is rich brown in colour. She was shown in very good condition and handled well.

2^nd Mrs Jubb’s PR MAHARANI GABRIELLE (27) FN

A very pleasing exhibit; large and lustrous chartreuse eyes, set wide apart with good shape. Face on she has a short wide wedge, with a level bite and it tapers to a blunt muzzle, her ears are a good size, broad at the base with correct profile tilt, set wide apart on a gently rounded head. In profile she displays a gentle rounding to brow, good nose break, straight nose but a bump just past her nose break and chin of good depth which was set back a little. Body of medium size, very good weighty feeling, a strong broad chest and straight back. Neat legs with dainty oval paws which are in proportion to the body with taller hind legs. Tail is of good shape with plenty of length to balance with a paint brush tip which felt slightly tensile at the tip today. Coat has a super silky feel and is pleasing rich warm brown. Shown in excellent condition; handle very well, a charming gentle girl.

3^rd Mrs Hartley’s KARLAC BOUNCING BEANO (27c) MN

Class 909 AC Burmese Adult

1^st Dr Collin’s GRCH ARTRO BROWN ANWEN (27) F

A very pretty exhibit. She had large and lustrous pale yellow eyes; they were correctly set and had an excellent slant to the upper lids and very full rounding to the lower. Head on she had a short wide wedge, blunt muzzle with a level bite, a very rounded top of her head and ears that are a little small for her generous sized head, but set well, wide at the base and with rounded tips. In profile her skull had good depth, a very rounded brow, very good nose break, straight nose and jaw of reasonable depth that could do with more for perfection, set correctly in a straight plane to the end of her nose. Her body is large and appropriately weighty, a strong chest and straight back, proportionate legs with spoon shaped paws thought she refused to stand to assess her stance today. Her tail balanced and tapered to paint brush tip. Her coat was a rich dark brown in colour with sprinkling of white hairs across her shoulders but her coat was quite short in length, feeling like satin. Shown in excellent condition, a little grizzly but she handled well enough preferring to be back in her pen.