GCCF Judge Critiques - Craig Dryden - Breed 32 Cat Association Show 2009

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GCCF Judge Critiques - Craig Dryden - Breed 32 Cat Association Show 2009

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Wednesday, 08 July 2009

Caramel and Apricot Federation / Breed 32 CA

Mr Craig Dryden

Thanks must go to Julia / Liz / Joan and the respective committees for inviting me to these lovely shows and of course the exhibitors for entering their lovely cats for me to see, I also thank James for stewarding, the cats really relaxed with him and I really enjoyed our day.

CAF

Tortie point Siamese Adult 1 entry

1st BOB Ellam’s Laziza Kismet 32/B8 Female– 31/05/08

Balanced lady of good type, medium balanced wedge head, very slight pinch to muzzle, straight profile and firm chin with level bite, firm long elegant body with fine limbs and dainty paws, well broken points in a very dark Blue based caramel with varying shades of apricot, I have to say that I would prefer more brownish tones to the points, the coat was warm in tone and the overall impression was of a caramel tortie point. Her eyes although of a good deep blue were held full when in and out of pen, I put this down to temper as she was a bit of a madam. In lovely condition and well presented.

Apricot Point Adult (Male)

1st and BOB Reed’s Amyday Sunspangled (32FN) M 18/07/08

Well what can I say!!! Superbly stylish and flashy youngster of the most glorious type! And the most endearing temperament. Not the largest as yet but he is only 10 months and on the day looked it. Longer wedge head with huge flared jug handle ears with very wide top, Straight Romanesque profile with firm chin with a lovely beard and level bite. He was very clever in using his neck and showed off beautifully when I handled him. Very long elegant body with fine boned limbs and dainty paws. Apricot points developing well with good dusting evident on face and ears and tail with tabby markings showing on all points although not prominent. His eyes, being hypercritical were a shade deep set for my taste although they were of a good colour. With lovely expression and shape. Long whipped tail with small deviation at the tip. Overall a lovely young man who needs to grown on but has so much to offer, I look forward to meeting him again and shall follow his career with great interest.

Caramel Point Neuter Male (2 Entries)

1st BOB Greeno’s Shermese Azamour (24N) MN 10/04/05

Stylish boy of very good type longer wedge head with wide top and large flared ears to balance almost straight profile with firm chin and level bite. Eyes of excellent oriental shape and set and also of very good colour showing a slight intermittent Siamese expression. Long muscular body with good close lying coat that was very slight tonal shading in keeping with his very good lilac based caramel points that showed good taupe tones and were all even and well matched. Long whip tail to balance and long elegant limbs and dainty paws for a large boy. A handsome boy who looked the part today and had for me the best point’s colour of the caramels present. Well deserving of the BOB.

2nd Cosgrove’s Pr Bethanjo Theodore (24N) MN 18/06/07

Quite a Handsome boy of very good type. Huge well muscled and well developed body. Medium wedge with large ears that were slightly bonneted when out of the pen slight pinch to muzzle with almost straight profile and firm chin and level bite. He had a slightly bland expression for me and his eyes ideally could be deeper in colour. Blue based caramel points colour that I would prefer to show more brown tones and to create the overall impression of a caramel as in the available light he had a tendency looked a very dark blue! His coat was quite shaded but this was warm in tone and gave a good brownish effect. This boy had a lovely endearing temperament and was presented in pristine condition, a credit to his owner.

For BOB only Greeno’s Pr Shermese Caramia (24N) FN 11/03/05

Dainty lady with good type looking far younger than her years and in fact looking a mite immature! Good Lilac based caramel point’s colour that was well developed and defined. She looked far better when relaxed in her pen. Lovely eyes for expression when relaxed and good deep blue. Shorter medium wedge shaped head with wide top and good large flared ears with slightly angular profile. Needs more depth of skull. Just overshadowed slightly by her stable companion today.

Tabby Point Siamese Female Neuter

1st BOB IMP GR PR Foxtwist Moppet (32/8) FN 17/11/97

Mature Lady of very good type in excellent condition for her age soft muted lilac based caramel tabby points all well defined with visible M and facial tracings with well ringed tail and clear bracelets. Excellent expressive eyes of very good vivid colour for age, large well set ears with medium balance wedge elegant body very trim and belying her years, coat of excellent texture slightly long but very clear and unshaded. Slightly thick whip tail that needs an inch. Overall a very sweet lady looking good for her age.

Tortie Point Female Neuter For BOB Only

Awarded BOB Reed’s IMP GR CH & UK IMP GR PR Johpas Glamnglitz (32B8) FN 17/04/02

Lovely lady very elegant and stylish with perfect manners. Beautiful eyes for colour/shape and expression. Lilac based caramel tortie points colour all well mingled with shades of apricot, her ears looked a lot paler as if she was losing pigment but this did not detract. Long elegant body with long limbs and long whip tail to balance. Very lightly shaded coat which was slightly long but a lovely texture. Still looking great at 7 years old!

Apricot Point Male Neuter

1st BOB Clarke’s Hartzie Golden Chance (32FN) MN 08/09/07

Stylish lad of very good overall type long wedge with wide set flared ears, almost roman profile, with firm chin and level bite. Lovely oriental eyes of excellent set and good deep colour, long elegant body with long whipped tail to balance with very slight pip at the tip. Good apricot points showing good density and hot in tone with dusting highlighting the tabby markings on face and legs , creamy white body with close smooth lying coat well presented. Rather a grump today obviously had got out of the wrong side of his bed.

HP Opens

Black, White or Black and White Neuter

1st Miller’s Sue Sue Miller (White SH ) FN 14 Years

Lovely older lady in pristine white with an all knowing expression! Gorgeous plush coat soft and well groomed. Pretty gold/ green eyes with a little sugar mouse pink nose. Gentle lady enjoying her day out.

Tabby or Tabby and White Neuter 3 Lovely boys all in sparkling condition, I really had to split hairs and it was very close.

1st Lewis’s MC Pebbles (Mackerel Tabby) MN 14 yrs

Huge handsome boy with lovely look, huge thick tree trunk legs, lovely stripey rugby socks! Wonderful gleaming soft tabby coat groomed to perfection gorgeous face and lovely thick neck. Looked the part today.

2nd Lewis’s Mr Tigga (Classic Tabby SH) MN 2yrs

Another handsome lad much younger than the winner with a very smart appearance and all well groomed and pristine. Super well defined classic tabby coat with lovely short glossy coat lovely eyes and really enjoyed our cuddle. He has got the cutest little voice and almost won me over with his chat.

3rd Miller’s Big Mac Miller

Huge serious boy in fabulous condition with clear dark tabby and white markings. Lovely inverted V on face and super pristine white. Lovely shining coat and groomed to perfection overall a lovely handsome boy.

9 Months to 3 years

1st Lewis’s Mr Tigga (Classic Tabby SH) MN

2 Yrs 3 years to 8 Years

1st Tolhurst’s Timmy DGM (Ginger Tabby and White SH) 5yrs 10 Months

Huge Person with a lovely face and very attractive bright ginger and white markings sweet nature and gorgeous coat texture , very thick and plush and in beautiful condition. Big tummy and well fed really looked like how you imagine a marmalade cat should look like! He enjoyed his cuddle and did not want to go back in. Lovely gentle boy.

Over 8 Years

1st Lewis’s MC Pebbles (Mackerel Tabby SH) MN 14 years

Breed 32 Miscellaneous Classes

Red/Cream/Tortie or Apricot Point Breeders Adult

1st Reed’s Imp Gr Ch Johpas Senorita Rumbalita (32a) F 01/05/05

Impressive classy lady of gorgeous overall type, Lovely size for a lady with super balance between elegance and substance – not often seen! Lovely Expressive eyes of good colour of excellent shape and set with longer wedge well balance with huge flyaway ears and very wide top. Red points that could show a fraction more strength as they appeared somewhat pale on her legs and ears although she is probably seal based and this would explain! Huge long elegant body in super condition with long whip to balance and long elegant limbs. Gorgeous short fine coat gleaming with condition. She has a lovely nature and came out for a cuddle then reclined on her throne as she has seen it all before! A super lady far too big to fit in my pocket!

Male Adult

1st Mullen’s Foxypaws Ericsson (32FN) M 01/06/08

Handsome boy of very good overall type, Longer wedge head with large set ears on wide top, straight profile and firm chin with scissor over bite – slightly heavy brow therefore creating the effect that the eyes were deep set. Long muscular body with long limbs and fine dainty paws. Gorgeous coat like ermine beautifully prepared and shining with condition. Points colour was requiring slightly more development at this stage the hot tones were evident and I would like to see more dusting to further the effect. He is young and has time to develop this. He is superbly masculine well developed for his age and was in lovely condition.

Female Adult

1st Meeking’s Gr Ch Firousi Freedspirit (32C) F 26/03/03

Lovely mature girl of super overall type large well set ears with slight dip in profile now and level bite, firm chin.Long elegant body with long limbs and whip tail to balance. Lovely powder cream points well developed and cool. Lovely freckles on her nose now and she still has that snooty expression which I love. He coat was somewhat longer than I would prefer and a touch dry. Her eyes were beautifully set and of very good oriental shape bit for me were far too pale for the standard and lacked vibrancy. Overall an attractive stylish lady.

2nd Lewindon’s Verasonia Sutilang Mai (32/1) F 23/11/07

Pretty lady of lovely colour warm seal tabby points that were well developed with clear M and thumb prints and clear leg bracelets and well ringed tail. Medium wedge head with slight dip in profile with firm chin and level bite. Slightly full eyes of lovely deep blue colour but when relaxed they were oriental in set and shape and showed good expression. Lovely condition and short well groomed coat, a slightly shy lady presented beautifully.

Red/Cream/Tortie/Cream or Apricot Point Breeders Kitten

1st Reed’s Johpas Fatboy Slim (32c) M 12/02/09

Handsome Flashy baby of super type with huge flared jug handle ears with very wide top that on the odd occasion he could tip over at the ends - but he did hold them correctly. Lovely eyes of very good colour and slightly worried expression. Developing profile and firm chin with level bite. Very well grown and confident for his age. Super coat of lovely texture, cream points slightly dark but well defined, overall a super stylish boy ran closely by his sister but I just preferred his overall look.

2nd Reed’s Johpas Ruby Tallulah (32a) F 12/02/09

Super baby of lovely type and style shorter medium wedge with large well set ears on wide top, almost straight profile with firm chin and bite and lovely well developed body for age with short fine baby coat in super condition. Bright red points well defined and developing well. 3rd Dent’s Draculita Angelique (32a) F 09/11/08 Pretty lady of very good type just pipped by the two younger flashy siblings. Elegant type with medium wedge head slightly fine at the muzzle, straight profile and firm chin with level bite just needing more depth to head. Eyes of very good colour that she could on occasion round them when out of the pen but when she relaxed they were of good shape and expression. Lovely bright red clearly defined points with ringed tail and well matched.

Visitors Kitten

1st Janicki’s Shermese Life O’Riley (32/1) MN 10/09/08

Stylish boy with lovely expression and superior snooty look. Longer wedge slightly fine at muzzle with large flared ears on wide top. Almost straight profile with firm chin and level bite, long body with slightly plump tummy (enjoys his dinner) Long well ringed tail with clear well defined seal tabby points with Dark but warm seal M and Bracelets with thumb prints and facial tracings. Long elegant limbs and spoon paws, Needing a smidge more masculinity at 8 .5 months.

2nd Meeking’s Rantipole Enigma (32t8) F 06/12/08

Attractive pretty lady of very good overall type aptly named and I did not think she looked caramel in the light in the hall she looked to me to be Lilac! For me although she is a tortie tabby and the markings appear more diffused the base colour was more pinky lilac than the desired toffee toned caramel and at 6 months this should be heading towards the latter. I felt that marking her as wrong colour was not necessary due to her age .After discussing my opinion with a Full Judge of the Breed they were also of the same opinion- I will be interested to see how she develops.

Junior Neuter

1st Esterford-Howard’s Ch & Pr Mapu Malachite (32/8) MN 18/06/07

A Handsome and attractive cat but still for me looks immature and slightly effeminate for his age, he is incredibly well balanced and has a gorgeous expressive eyes of the most wonderful colour, deep and violet blue lovely shape and oriental setting. Shorter medium balanced wedge with slight muzzle pinch at present almost straight profile with large well set ears with wide top, would prefer a smidge more flare. Medium length body that really needs a bit more length a muscle tone, he was perfectly presented. Slightly thick tail that was whipped to balance . Lilac based caramel tabby points all well matched and traced showing good M and facial tracings with clear leg bars and tail 2/3rds ringed. Overall a handsome boy well shown with perfect manners.

2nd Cullin’s Shermese Elijah (32/2) MN 03/11/07

Rather small for his age and again rather effeminate for a boy, Shorter wedge with rather blunt muzzle and large ears that require more space between, eyes of excellent shape and colour with correct oriental setting. Slight dip to profile with firm chin and level bite. Long slightly fine body again needs more muscle tone and overall masculinity, tiny dainty paws and fine limbs with long whip tail to balance. Points of a very dark blue tabby with a dingy tone in the available light and a warm fawn coat that does not have the desired cold tone. In the available light the impression for me was a very dark blue. His coat was a mite long and could have been more close lying but it was fairly late in the day when I handled him and was very warm in the hall so this could have been the reason. A sweet boy well presented.

Senior Neuter

1st Muir-Taylor’s Sup UK Imp Gr Pr Tianlex Full Monty (32c)MN 14/03/03

Still looking fabulous inordinately handsome cat of super type with long wedge set with very large wide set flared ears, super eyes of excellent colour and expression that can look deep set but I would prefer this to having them too wide! Lovely snooty look with air of importance which ofcourse he should have! Straight very long profile with firm chin and level bite. Lovely depth to head and beautiful neckline which he continues to use to his advantage. Long muscular body a bit larger than the last time we met but looking good and still has elegance, very long elegant limbs and dainty paws with a long whip tail to balance. His points are a darker cream but all well matched and defined with a coolness and powdery effect on tail and ears. Still a firm favourite and a complete showman lovely to see him.

2nd Talbot’s Pr Moralyn Redarrow (32a) MN 04/03/07

Large boy of very good type with large well set ears on medium wedge almost straight profile with firm chin and level bite. Eyes of good colour that were held a bit full and lacked expression slightly for me, he had a lovely temperament, and was presented beautifully with a long muscular body and short well groomed coat. Long limbs and whip tail to balance. Well presented.

CAF Female Siamese Kitten

1st Reed’s Withajay JustforJohpas (32b8) F 07.02.09

Flashy young miss well grown for age with Huge ears posing on her lovely bed. Short wedge as yet needing to lengthen as she grows. Huge very wide set ears very wide at base that she did on occasion bonnet slightly . Eyes of good shape and set when relaxed that were expressive and of a good colour. Lilac based caramel points with apricot mingling developing on all points looking a bit solid on her face but there were breaks and on feet and whisker pads, long tail with slight pip at tip. Gorgeous confident temperament so composed for one so young, will be interested to see how she develops. Lovely presentation.