Bedford & District CC Show – 25th April 2009
Report by Mrs. Dorothy A Stone.What a delight it was to judge at this super, well run show thus my profound thanks to ALAN & LINDA for inviting me, also for the lovely prezzie & absolutely delicious lunch. Heartfelt thanks also to the nonpareil MIKE MILLER, for coming especially to steward for me. It was a pleasure to work with you again, Mike & hope we’ll work together again soon. Thanks also to the exhibitors for such a magnificent entry, especially in the Grand classes where I was really spoilt for choice. I could easily have awarded 4 Grand certs in each class had I been able to do so. My cat of the day however, was BESWICK’s gorgeous Brown gentleman Pr Mainman Leonardo who (together with Sue Robinson’s Rossikhan JoJo) is the cuddliest Burmese ever to tread this earth! What a character - he jolly nearly came home with me!!
AC BURMESE MALE CHAMPION. 6 present.In addition to the two mentioned below, Ch Rossikhan Sweetbaby James and Gd Ch Mainman Kissanova really impressed me.
Grand MOORE’s Gd Ch ANOKHI BOY GEORGE. Lilac. 2 yrs, 1 mth.Short blunt jowly wedge of very good width, wide dome with slipped crown (crown lies behind the ears instead of between them), large well shaped ears correctly set thus continue the line of the wedge. Profile shows rounding to brow, slightly flat forehead, well defined break to slightly long nose, chin recedes & is shallow, level bite. Large lustrous yellow-chartreuse eyes enhanced by mascara are well shaped, set & have that typical sultry scowl! Large, mature male, elegant & well balanced has well shaped body of good weight with required hard muscular feel, well muscled legs, neat oval paws, well shaped tail prefer longer to balance. Sprayed on coat of lovely mother of pearl pink has satin texture & a healthy shine. Adorable chap shown in splendid condiditon whom I love to bits & is a credit to all his connections – we had a lovely cuddle.
Res. PALLISTER’s Gd Ch PENWYNKATZ CRÈME DELIGHT. Cream. 2 ½ yrs.Fairly short blunt jowly wedge of good width, gentle rounding to wide top of head that has a slipped crown, large well set ears are of good shape. Profile shows rounded brow & forehead, well defined break to slightly long nose, deep level chin & level bite. Gorgeous primrose yellow eyes have typical expression. Mature chap of good size has well shaped elegant body that could be somewhat heavier & more muscular (been working?), shapely limbs, tapering tail of good length has a tiny invisible irregularity near the tip. Short, slightly dry feeling coat is a tad hot in colour but has that lovely “bloom” on rounded areas; clear but for a faint broken necklace. Shown in good physical condition he has the sweetest, gentlest nature imaginable – I could have cuddled him forever! He lost a point or two on his tail & lack of substance.
AC BURMESE FEMALE CHAMPION. 10 judged, 1 withdrawn.A truly superb line-up (for which my grateful thanks) – I was spoilt for choice! In addition to those mentioned below I was also impressed by Ch Molynmeux Adorable & Ch Oakenshield Ladywriter (not forgetting dear Oatcake, of course!).
Grand WILSHAW’s Ch ROSSIKHAN CENTREFOLD. Lilac. 1 yr, 5 mths.Super wedge & dome, correctly set & shaped ears could be a tad smaller for perfection. Profile shows rounded brow & forehead, definite break to sloping nose, chin is level but shallow, level bite. Gorgeous primrose yellow eyes enhanced by mascara have a really “eff off or die” expression today (love it)! Stylish well balanced young queen is of good size, weight & conformation with fit firm feel, shapely limbs, slightly fine tail of good length tapers at the tip. Fabulous sprayed on coat of mother-of-pearl pink has satin texture & sheen. Shown in top condition this gorgeous girl had been upset by a neighbour thus was very tense today.
Res ROBINSON’s Ch ROSSIKHAN VELVETMISS. Blue. 2 yrs, 2 weeks.Lovely short wide blunt wedge, good width to gently rounded top of head, well shaped & set ears could be slightly smaller for perfection. Profile shows well defined break, level but shallow chin, level bite. Large lustrous yellow-chartreuse eyes enhanced by mascara are well set, shaped & have that wonderful scowl. Mature, stylish queen of super size & weight, has well shaped body with required muscular athletic feel, well muscled elegant legs, dainty spoon-shaped paws, tapering rather fine tail has a few rings & needs an inch or so to balance. Quality glossy coat of lovely antique pewter blue has required silvering on rounded areas, particularly her paws. Another utterly gorgeous girl shown in splendid condition – just lost a point or two on account of her tail.
RED BURMESE NEUTER. 1 present.
PC & BoB KEMPE’s UK GdCh & Pr OAKENSHIELD ACORN. FN. 11yrs, 2 wks. A wonderful lady of superb type, coat & colour in splendid physical condition for her age & beautifully presented – she just needs fining down somewhat for her health’s sake (her & me both)!
AV SLH ARISTOCRAT ADULT. 5 present.I assume that the two full Champions in this class were made up after they had entered?
1st. HAMILTON’s Ch ADTELO PURRBLUEBUBBLE. Blue Ragdoll Male. 12 mths, 3 wks.Lovely & broad across well developed cheeks, wide flat top of head, strong rounded muzzle, medium length nose has gentle dip, deep chin & level bite. Wide set large ears with forward tilt & rounded tips are well furnished. Gorgeous well set & shaped eyes are of superb deep royal blue. Mature chap for his age of very good weight, bone & substance has long well muscled heavy set body, broad chest & across shoulders & a short neck, medium length legs, large round paws have lovely tufts between the toes, tapering bushy tail is of very good length. Silky dense bluish white coat of medium length has lovely ruff developing & knickerbockers, greyish blue points are even in colour. A fabulous chap in splendid condition & impeccably prepared – he does you great credit.
2nd. DUNSTALL’s ELANESSE CINNAMON SPICE. Seal Ragdoll Female. 14 months. Good breadth to head, well developed cheeks, full rounded muzzle, flat plane to wide top of head, gentle dip to slightly short retrousse nose, nice strong chin. Well furnished ears with rounded tips & forward tilt are of medium size. Well set & shaped eyes of good size are rather pale in colour. Young queen of good size has well shaped body of good length that is lacking in substance a little at present (been calling?), good sturdy legs, large round paws have lovely tufts between the toes, lovely full brush to tapering tail of good length. Lovely silky but dense coat of medium length is of beige shading to a lighter colour on belly, seal points are all the same shade. Very sweet lass who needs time to mature.
3rd. HAMILTON’s Ch XELALUV PARSHA. Seal Ragdoll Female. 2 years.
AVSLH MAIDEN KITTEN. 3 present.
1st. KNAPP’s FAIRYBELLES SIRE STERLING. Silver Tabby & White NFC. Male. 8 months.Generally a very promising lad tho’ at present his ears are far too low set.
2nd. HAMILTON’s LADYDOLL FOREST. Seal & White Ragdoll Male. 4 mths, 1 day.A very nice chap with gorgeous eye colour whose head is still developing , lovely coat well presented.
3rd. LEAPAR’s FAIRISLE ANNIKA. Seal Ragdoll Female. 6 mths, 3 wks.
AC NOVICE BURMESE ADULT. 5 present.
1st. MOORE’s DULCAMARA PETRONELLA. Lilac Female. 9 mths, 3 wks.Correct wedge & dome, large ears are well shaped & set. Profile shows rounded brow & forehead, definite break, deep level chin & level bite. Gorgeous buttercup yellow eyes have typical expression! Stylish young queen of very good size, weight & conformation has required muscular athletic feel, shapely limbs, and good tail. Quality coat of mother-of-pearl pink has satin texture & lustrous sheen. Shown in sparkling condition, I was most impressed by this self opinionated little madam!
2nd. Dr LEDGER’s KYMIAN SUSANNAH. Red Female. 20 months.Short blunt wedge of very good width, wide gently rounded top of head, ears are well sized, shaped & set. Profile shows rounded brow & forehead, well defined break, chin has depth but recedes. Expressive eyes are well sized, shaped, set & are pale yellow-chartreuse in colour. Young queen has weighty but muscular body of good size & shape, shapely limbs, well shaped tail balances. Short, fine, sleek coat of light bright tangerine with the odd smudge on her knees has satin texture & a lovely healthy shine. Another promising youngster shown in splendid condition, she was happier in her pen today.
3rd. JENNER-PESCADOR’s MACOYS PESCADORABLE HENRI. Lilac Male. 9 mths, 4 wks. A promising young man who had a very sore left eye.
Report ends.
Dorothy A STONE.
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