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GCCF Judge Critique - Linda Ward - Bristol Cat Club Show 2009

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Sunday, 17 May 2009

Linda Ward

Bristol Cat Club Show

18th April 2009

Class 402a Lilac Kitten Male

1 BOB – LANG’S LAMONDOR SAMIR SUNDAR – 27C – MN 25.09.08

a well grown boy with a short wide wedge taping to a blunt muzzle. Gentle rounding to the top of head between the ears, which are set wide apart and are broad at the base, with gently rounded tips. Eyes are correct shape with a rounded bottom line, and a slightly flatter top line slanting to the nose, they have a good Burmese expression. The colour of the eyes is a deep yellow tone. In profile there is good depth to the head, the ears have the correct slight forward tilt, a gently rounded brow, a distinct nose break, and a level chin of good depth. The chest is rounded and his body is well developed with good muscle tone. He has slender legs and neat oval paws. The tail is a good length to balance and tapers gently to the tip. The coat is slightly long, but is close lying and is a cool, slightly blue toned lilac with a marginally deeper tone on the extremities of the face and down his back. He was a friendly boy and loved being handled.

2 – SAUNDERS PAPAGENA YESLOW WOLSEY – 27c – MN – 01-09-08

another good sized boy, with a short wide wedge which tapers down to a blunt muzzle. There is gentle rounding to the top of the head between the ears, which are set wide apart and are broad at the base and have gently rounded tips. The eyes are the correct shape with the bottom line being rounded and the top line to the nose being slightly flatter. The eyes are pale yellow and they have a good expression. In profile there is a gently rounded brow and good depth to the head. The ears have the correct slight forward tilt. I would prefer to see a more distinct nose break. The chin is level. He has a rounded chest, well muscled body with slender legs and neat oval paws. The tail is a good length to balance and tapers gently to the tip. The coat is short, close lying and is a cool tone of lilac, with a slight blue tone, which was evident on the face.

Class 405 – Brown Tortoiseshell Burmese Kitten

1 BOB – FINDLAY & FINDLAY-PHILLIPS SILKIWITCH SPELLBOUND – 27e – F - 12.09.08

a good sized kitten with a wedge which is slightly narrow and tapers down to the muzzle. Gentle rounding to top of head between the ears, which are set wide apart and are broad at the base and have gently rounded tips. Eyes are the correct shape with the bottom line being rounded and the top line to the nose being slightly flatter. The eyes are pale yellow and have a good expression. In profile there is good depth to the head and a gently rounded brow. The ears have the correct slight forward tilt. I would prefer a more distinct nose break, the chin is level and is a good depth. She has a rounded chest, with a well muscled body, slender legs and neat oval paws. The tail is a good length to balance and tapers gently to the tip. The coat is a little long, but is close lying, and is tones of brown and red. A friendly girl who handled well.

2 – DUNN’S HOBBERDY AGAPE – 27e – F – 3.12.08

a good sized kitten with a wide, short wedge tapering down to a blunt muzzle. When viewed from both the front and in profile, the head is slight out of balance to the body as it appears a little small. Gentle rounding to the head between the ears, which are slightly large, are set wide apart and are broad at the base and have gently rounded tips. Eyes are correct shape with the bottom line being rounded and the top line to the nose being slightly flatter. The eyes are pale yellow. In profile there is good depth to the head, the ears have the correct slight forward tilt, a gently rounded brow, distinct nose break; she has a slight bump on the nose. The chin is level. She has a rounded chest, is well built for her age and well muscled. She has neat oval paws and slender legs. The tail is the correct length to balance and tapers gently to the tip. The coat is close lying, but slightly long, and consists of shades of reds and brown and has a glossy finish.

Class 630 – AC Burmese Non-Breeders Adult

310 – GREET’S JANAMEL ROTARA RIPPLE (27h) – F – 18.06.08

a chocolate tortie with good width to the wedge, which is short and tapers down to the blunt muzzle. Gentle rounding on the top of head between the ears, which are set wide apart and are broad at the base with gently rounded tips. Eyes are the correct shape with the bottom line being rounded and the top line to the nose being slightly flatter. The eyes are pale yellow and have a good expression. In profile there is good depth to the head, there is a gently rounded brow and the ears have the correct slight forward tilt. There is a distinct nose break and level chin of good depth. She has a rounded chest, the body is well built and muscular, with slender legs and neat oval paws. Her tail, which is slightly short, tapers gently to the tip. The coat is short, and close lying and consists of tones of reds and brown, and was like velvet in texture. A very friendly girl with a good temperament.

2 – DAVIS’S STILEWAY BEAUJOLAIS – (27g) – F – 11.10.06 – F

a blue tortie with a wide short wedge which tapers down to the blunt muzzle. Gentle rounding to the top of head between the ears, which are set side wide apart on the wedge, are broad at the base and have tips that are gently rounded. Eyes are the correct shape with the bottom line being rounded and the top line to the nose slightly flatter. The eyes which are very pale yellow, have a good expression. In profile there is good depth to the head, a gently rounded brow and the ears have the correct slight forward tilt. There is a rounded chest, the body is weighty and well muscled and she has slender legs and neat oval paws. Her tail is the correct length to balance and tapers gently to the tip. The coat is tones of blue and cream and is close lying and short with a smooth texture. An attractive girl.

3 – WYATT’S – CH TYPHA WARRIORPRINCESS (27j) – F – 03.05.07

a lilac tortie with a short wide wedge which tapers to the muzzle. Gentle rounding to the top of head between the ears, which are set wide on the wedge, are broad at the base and have gently rounded tips. Eyes are the correct shape, the bottom line being rounded and the top line to the nose slightly flatter. Eyes are pale yellow with a good expression. The profile shows a good depth to the head, the ears have the correct slight forward tilt and the brow is gently rounded. She has a rounded chest, the body is weighty and well muscled and she has slender legs and neat oval paws. Her tail is a good length to balance and tapers gently to the tip. The coat is tones of lilac and cream, with some of the cream being very warm toned. The close is close lying and has a smooth texture, but is slightly long over the spine section. Lovely temperament.

Class 635 AV Novice Adult

1 – ROBINSON’S KARESAMA SILVER SEANYMPH – 72 43sq – F – 11.04.08

a lovely Burmilla with a short wedge with good width at the cheekbones and tapering to a blunt muzzle. The top of the head is rounded between the ears and are set well apart. There is good depth to the head, and the brow is gently curved. The nose break is distinct and the nose is straight. There is a firm chin. Ears are medium in size, broad at the base with rounded tips. The eyes are large, lustrous and wide apart and have a lower lid which is full and the top line to the nose being slightly flatter. Eye colour is green. She has a rounded chest, a well developed and firm body, with slender legs and neat oval paws. Super coat with a little silvering on the tips of the coat. A really lovely girl who shows herself well.

2 – GAYTON’S – MAROZKA VIKTORIA – (39) – f – 25.04.08

a round face with full cheeks, good breadth of skull and a short neck. The chin is firm and deep, bite is level. The nose is short, broad and straight. In profile there is a good nose break. The ears are small and have rounded tips, and are set wide on the head. Eyes are large round in shape and well open and are pale yellow. She has a cobby body with short level back, deep chest, and good width across the shoulders and the rump. Short strong legs with round and firm paws. Thick tail of medium length, slightly thicker at the base and a rounded tip. The coat is short and dense there is evidence of tipping. A lovely exhibit.

3 - CLARKES’ DOREVALLEY NEFERITITI – 27j – f - 28.11.03

she has a short wide wedge which tapers to the muzzle. There is gentle rounding on the top head between the ears, which are broad at the base and have rounded tips. Eyes are of good shape and set with the bottom lines being rounded and the top lines to the nose being slightly flatter. The eyes are pale yellow in colour. In profile, there is good depth to the head, the ears have the correct slight forward tilt and there is a gently rounded brow. I would prefer a more distinct nose break, level chin. She has a rounded chest and a well muscled and weighty body, with slender legs and neat oval paws. The tail is distinctly short but does taper gently to the tip. The coat is short, and close lying, in tones of lilac and cream. A gentle girl who handled well.

Class 699 AC Burmese Junior Neuter

1 – RIDDLE’S OAKFORD SWEET WILLIAM – 27f – MN – 20.06.08

he has a wide wedge which tapers down to the blunt muzzle. Gentle rounding on the top head between the ears, which are broad at the base and have rounded tips. Eyes are of good shape and set with the bottom lines being rounded and the top lines to the nose being slightly flatter. The eyes have a lovely Burmese expression and are pale yellow in colour. In profile there is a good depth to the head, the ears have the correct slight forward tilt, and a gently rounded brow. I would prefer a slightly more distinct nose break; chin is level and a good depth. He has rounded chest, a well built and muscled body, with slender legs and neat oval paws. He has a good stance. Tail is just a fraction short, but does taper gently to the tip. The coat is very close lying and is short, and pale cream in colour. A very nice boy with a lovely temperament.

2 – WRIGGLEWORTH’S PR MOLYNMEUX ISOBEL – (27a) – FN – 01.02.08

a blue neuter girl with a wide wedge which tapers down to the muzzle. Gentle rounding to the top of head between the ears, which are broad at the base; have rounded tips and are large in proportion to the head. Eyes are a good shape with the bottom lines being rounded and the top lines to the nose being slightly flatter, eye colour is pale yellow. In profile there is a good depth to the head, there is a rounded brow, and the ears have the correct slight forward tilt. I would prefer the nose break to be more distinct and there is a slight bump on the nose. The chin is level. She has a rounded chest, slender legs and neat oval paws, the body is well muscled. The tail of good shape which tapers to the tip, is short to balance. The coat is a dark shade of blue and is a little open today. There is some silvering on the face and down the back. She seemed a little upset.

Class 700 AC Burmese Senior Neuter

HUTCHINS IGR PR TALIPAW BURLINGTON BERTIE – 27b – MN – 13.12.04

what a lovely boy; a wide wedge, with very good width at the cheek bones tapering down to the blunt muzzle. Gentle rounding on the top of the head between the ears which are a good width apart. The ears are broad at the bases and rounded at the tips. Eyes are correct shape with a rounded bottom line and a slightly flatter top line slanting to the nose. The colour of the eyes is pale yellow and he has a super Burmese expression. In profile good depth to the head and the ears have the correct slight forward tilt. He has a distinct nose break. The chin is level. The body, which is substantial and weighty, is extremely well muscled. He has a rounded chest, straight back, slender legs and neat oval paws. Tail is a good length to balance and tapers gently to the tip. He has a good stance with the hind legs slightly higher than the front. The coat is close lying, satin in texture and a warm tone of deep chocolate, slightly darker on the face and ears, but even elsewhere. Such a super exhibit with a fantastic temperament.

2 – WILLIAM’S UK IGR PR ZAMPETTO LIMITED EDITION - (27) – FN – 12.03.03

Brown girl with a wide wedge which tapers down to the blunt muzzle. There is gentle rounding to the top of head between the ears, which are set wide on the wedge, and are broad at the bases and rounded at the tips. Eyes are a good shape with the bottom lines being rounded and the top lines to the nose being slightly flatter, eye colour is pale yellow and she has a good expression. In profile, there is good depth to the head, the ears have the correct slight forward tilt. There is a distinct nose break and level chin. The body is well muscled and a good weight, and has slender legs and neat oval paws. The tail tapers gently to the tip and is a good length to balance. The coat is very close lying and is short, satin in texture and is a very deep tone of warm brown. Another lovely exhibit.

3 – BROOKS’ CH JANAGAR JANAMEL JESSICA – (27c) – FN – 05.02.04

Lilac girl with a wide wedge tapering down to the blunt muzzle. There is gentle rounding to the top of head between the ears, which are set wide on the wedge. They are broad at the bases and rounded at the tips. The eyes are of a good shape with the bottom lines being rounded and the top lines to the nose being slightly flatter, eye colour is a faded yellow tone and has a good expression. Looking at the profile, she has good depth to the head, the ears have the correct slight forward tilt. There is a distinct nose break, and a slight bump on the nose, the chin is level. Her body is well muscled and a good weight, and has slender legs and neat oval paws. The tail tapers gently to the tip and is a good length to balance. The coat is very close lying, short, has a satin texture and is a cool tone of lilac, with a slightly cream tone on the underside of the body.

Class 703 – AV NOVICE NEUTER

1 – BEWLEY’S – JANAMEL RAHMATI - (27) – MN – 18.06.08

a young boy with a wide wedge, which tapers to the blunt muzzle. Gently rounded top of head between the ears, which are the correct shape, broad at the bases and gently rounded at the tips. The eyes are a good shape with the bottom lines being rounded and the top lines to the nose being slightly flatter; the colour is pale yellow. In profile there is good depth to the head, the ears have the correct slight forward tilt, and there is a distinct nose break and level chin. He is a substantial boy for his age with a well developed body and slender legs and neat oval paws. Tail is a good length to balance and tapers gently to the tip. The coat colour is a rich warm brown tone, and is close lying and is smooth in texture. There are some white hairs evident over the shoulders.

Class 707 AV ARISTOCRAT NEUTER

1 WRIGGLESWORTH’S – MOLYNMEUX JUST BENTLEY (27a) – 01.02.08

a blue boy with a wide wedge, tapering down to the blunt muzzle. The top of head is gently rounded between the ears, which are the correct shape; broad at the bases and gently rounded at the tips. The eyes are a good shape with the bottom lines being rounded and the top lines to the nose being slightly flatter; the colour is pale yellow and he has a good expression. In profile there is a good depth to the head, the brow is gently rounded. I would prefer the nose break to be slightly better defined, the chin is level. He has a substantial body and is well muscled and a good weight. He has slender legs and neat oval paws. His tail is a very good length to balance and tapers gently to the tip. The coat which is close lying and short, is a shade of pewter blue and with a little silvering on his face.

2 - BEWLEY’S – JANAMEL RAHMATI - (27) – MN – 18.06.08

Class 800 – Any Burmese Adult, Kitten or Neuter Born January – June

1 VIRTUE’S CH HOBBERDY HIGGLEDY PIGGLEDY – (27e) – 04.02.06

a brown tortoishell with a wide, short wedge, which tapers down to the blunt muzzle. The top of the head is rounded gently between the ears, which are the correct shape; broad at the bases and gently rounded at the tips. The eyes are a good shape with the bottom lines being rounded and the top lines to the nose being slightly flatter; the colour is pale yellow and they have a good expression. In profile the head is a good depth, the brow is gently rounded, there is a distinct nose break, and the chin is level. She is well muscled and has a firm body, slender legs and neat oval paws. The tail is a good length to balance and tapers gently to the tip. The coat is very close lying and short and has a satin feel to it and is in tones of brown and red. A lovely girl, who showed herself well.