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GCCF Judge Critique - Joyce Dell - Burmese Cat Club Show 2009

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Friday, 24 July 2009

Joyce Dell

Burmese Cat Club Show 2009

Very many thanks to my efficient steward Stephanie Beirne for her hard work and pleasant company at a well run and most enjoyable show. Congratulations to Steve and Linda on the smooth running and happy atmosphere.

AC GRAND PREMIER FEMALE 7 beautiful cats all well presented and in top condition.

IGPC KEMPE’S CH & IMP GR PR OAKENSHIELD TOFFEE APPLE, 27f.

10 years old and in her prime. A lovely cream shown in first class condition. Excellent overall type and sweet nature. Well balanced overall with medium short wide wedge and large lustrous eyes of excellent shape, set and colour. Ears of correct medium size, well set with outer edge continuing outline of wedge. In profile has good overall depth of head, gentle break and strong chin. Well grown and muscular, well shaped body, wide chest, slender legs and well shaped tail of good length. Lovely stance with correct slope from shoulder to tail. Beautiful even toned, medium cream coat showing distinct “bloom”, satin like in texture.

Res IGPC POWER’S UK & IMP GR PR MAINMAN BURMASTAR,27

Lovely 8 year old brown in excellent condition, very relaxed and friendly. Well shaped head and wedge, well set ears of correct medium size. Expressive eyes, well set and shaped, good size and colour. Correct in profile with overall good depth of head, gentle break, slightly shallow chin. Large and muscular with well shaped body, wide chest, slender legs, tail of good shape, slightly short to balance, good typical stance. Gorgeous coat, short and close lying, satin like in texture, intermediate tone of brown, darker shading on back and tail. Ran winner close.

RED OR CREAM PREMIER MALE

GPC BUIST’S GR PR OAKENSHIELD SUTANOFSWING,27f.

A very handsome 8 year old cream lad of excellent overall type and sweet nature, posed beautifully and loved being admired. Excellent shape to head and wedge, although a little flat on top of head. Well set ears of medium size, outer edge following line of wedge. Lovely eyes, well set and shaped, of good size and colour. Excellent in profile with good depth of head, gentle break and strong deep chin. Muscular and heavy, good body shape, wide chest, slender legs, tail of good shape, short to balance, correct typical stance. Coat of intermediate toned cream, distinct “bloom”, satin textured, short and close lying. A joy to handle.

Res GPC HEATH’S CH & PR TRIBUNE CHAISAI REDRUDOLPH, 27d.

Alert and active 7 year old red lad. Very large and muscular with good body shape, wide chest, tail of good shape but short to balance. Excellent shape to head and wedge, ears of medium size, well set. Eyes of excellent set, size and colour, bottom line could be fuller. Excellent in profile with good overall depth of head, correct break and strong chin. Rich tangerine coat, excellent texture, short and close lying.

BLUE ADULT FEMALE

CC ROBINSON’S CH ROSSIKHAN VELVETMISS

Sweet natured girl of excellent overall type and groomed to perfection. Well shaped head and wedge, ears a little large but well set. Lovely eyes for size, set, shape and colour, true typical expression. In profile has overall excellent depth of head, nose slopes off slightly and chin could be stronger. Svelte but muscular in body, slender legs and well shaped tail of good length to balance, correct typical stance. Gorgeous coat, intermediate toned with excellent silvery sheen, short and close lying, beautiful texture.

2. STEPHENS’ CH MILLGILL SOLOLOQUY

Excellent shape to wedge and head, well set ears of correct medium size, continuing outline of wedge. Lovely eyes, large and lustrous, well set and good colour. In profile, break and chin could be better defined but good depth of head overall. Muscular in body, wide chest, slender legs and correct tail, good typical stance. Coat of soft toned blue, a little woolly in texture and lacking in sheen today. Lovely temperament.

3. WOODLEY’S CH HONPUSS MASHONA

Excellent shape to head and wedge, well set ears of correct medium size, following outline of wedge. Lovely eyes, well shaped and set, good colour. In profile has slightly flat top of head, shallow round muzzle area. Firm and muscular but svelte body, wide chest, slender legs, tail a little fine, correct typical stance. Beautiful texture to close lying pewter blue coat. Sweet nature.

4. FERGUSON’S CH CATAMARIAN BLUEBELLE

Well shaped head and wedge, well set ears of correct medium size. Lovely eyes, expressive and correct for size, set, shape and colour. Tendency to puff up whisker pads. In profile has overall good depth to head, strong chin, whisker pads overshoot nose tip. Muscular and heavy, wide chest, slender legs, tail fractionally short to balance, well shaped, good typical stance. Mid toned coat of excellent texture, silky and close lying. Very sweet natured.

BOB BRIDGES’ GR CH ARTRO BLUE DIAMOND

Such a lovely example of the breed. Overall excellent type with medium short wide head and perfect wedge. Ears follow outline of wedge beautifully. Large, lustrous, very expressive eyes, well set. Excellent in profile with overall good head depth, gentle break and strong chin. Excellent wide chest, svelte but muscular body, slender legs, well shaped tail just balances. Lovely coat, silky and close lying, beautiful silvery sheen to mid toned blue. Excellent balance overall. Good temperament.

CREAM ADULT FEMALE

BOB BURLEY’S UK GR CH CHARMEUSE MILLENIUM CREAM

Such a beautiful girl shown in first class condition. Active and alert and very talkative. Excellent overall type with well shaped head and wedge, well set ears of correct medium size. Lovely expressive eyes, well set, shaped and of good colour. In profile has excellent overall depth of head, gentle break and strong chin. Muscular and heavy, very mature with wide chest, slender legs and well shaped tail, correct stance. Even close lying, darkish cream showing excellent “powdering”, excellent texture. Beautifully balanced overall.

CHOCOLATE TORTIE NEUTER

PC FERGUSON’S MYTHIAN TUNUKANA

Very wriggly, excitable, excellent overall type chocolate tortie. Well shaped head and wedge, well set medium sized ears. Lovely eyes, well set and shaped, good colour and size. In profile has excellent overall depth to head with gentle break and strong chin. Well shaped body, legs and tail, correct stance (assessed in pen). Lovely coat, good attractive mix of red and chocolate, close lying and good texture. In fine form at 7 ½ years old.

2. HOPE’S GR PR HYPNOS DIAMONIQUE

Lovely 12 year old chocolate tortie. Looking good for her age and sweetest nature. Excellent head and wedge and medium sized well set ears. Excellent eyes, well shaped body, slender legs, tail short to balance. In profile has slight break, chin shallow. Beautiful bright tangerine and rich chocolate coat, very attractive, lovely texture.

BOB HUTCHISON’S PR HYPNOS TIGERLILYOF IRREP.

Very attractive predominately red chocolate tortie. Excellent overall type and sweet natured. Medium short wide head and wedge, excellent in profile. Eyes now faded in colour but excellent size, shape and set. Ears slightly small but outer edge follow outline of wedge beautifully. Heavy and muscular and in fine form at 9 years of age. Well shaped body, legs and tail. Coat lies close and of good texture. Overall very well balanced.

AC BREEDERS FEMALE A Class of 8 lovely females.

1. WILSON’S MAHARANI GENEVIEVE, 27c.

Excellent overall type and sweet nature. Well balanced overall with correctly shaped wedge and head, expressive eyes of excellent shape, size, set and colour. Well set ears of medium size. In profile has overall good depth of head, nose slopes off slightly, gentle break and strong chin. Muscular and heavy with well shaped body, wide chest, slender legs and excellent tail, correct typical stance. Coat short and fine, close lying, excellent texture and beautiful mid toned lilac showing desired pinkish cast.

2. MOORE’S DULCAMARRA PETRONELLA, 27c

Ran winner close. A lovely girl shown in first class condition. Excellent overall type with well shaped wedge and head. Muscular but svelte body, wide chest, slender legs and correctly shaped tail of good length, correct stance. Lovely eyes and ears, correct in profile. Gorgeous coat, even and close lying, beautiful sheen to mid toned lilac. A little petulant, but it was late in the day and getting very warm.

3. STEPHENS’ CH MILLGILL SOLOLOQUY, 27a

AC BREEDERS FEMALE B Another excellent class of 7 lovely females.

1. TARBUCK’S CH MOLYROSSI STARBUCK, 27c.

Very difficult to fault this beautiful lilac girl. Excellent overall type, well grown and muscular. Well shaped head and wedge with well set ears of medium size following outline of wedge. Lovely eyes, large and lustrous, well set and of good shape and colour. Excellent head in profile, svelte but muscular in body, slender legs and correct tail, good stance. Coat gleaming with health, intermediate toned lilac showing desired pinkish cast. Sweet nature.

2. STEPHENS’ GR CH MILLGILL THEATRICS 27j.

Ran winner very close. Excellent overall type and sweetest natured lilac tortie. Beautiful head and wedge, correctly set ears of medium size. Lovely eyes, well set, shaped and of good colour. In profile has good overall depth to head, gentle break and strong chin. Good shape to body, legs and tail, good typical stance. Beautiful coat, attractive mix of lilac and shades of cream, short, fine and close lying and excellent texture.