A most enjoyable weekend with the Nor’East of Scotland Cat Club and some lovely cats. Many thanks to my steward Erica Ritch for looking after both the cats and myself so well. I hope you will steward for me again. Also my thanks to Bruce and Gillian for the invitation to judge and to the Club for their hospitality.
AV FOREIGN GRAND PREMIER MALE
1 IGR PC JOHNSON’S GR PR PONTABY FERRAGOSTO 23 MN 18.8.05A super nearly four year old boy shown in lovely condition, lithe, muscular and well developed. Gently rounded contours to head and gently rounded from top of head to brow. Good, gently rounded width between the ears forming a moderate wedge which tapers to a rounded muzzle, formed by a slight indentation. In profile slight nose break then nose straight until it slightly rounds near tip. Level bite and fair depth chin. Large, well cupped ears, pricked and with furry inner edges, tufts at tips and set wide apart. Outer line of the ear follows the outer contours of the face. Large, expressive, hazel coloured eyes set well apart, full almond shape and oriental in set. Medium build and size to body, straight back and rounded rib cage. Slender legs in proportion to body and small oval feet. Tail, thick at base, tapering gently to tip and of good length to balance body. Excellent coat is fairly short, fine, dense in texture and close lying with a lovely sheen to it. Usual Abyssinian of ruddy orange base colour which was really vibrant with black ticking, showing distinct ticking having clear bands of colour. Black pigmentation lines from eye to top of head, pencil lines on cheeks. Pale hair around eyes and dark edge to eyelid. Ruddy orange ears with darker tone to tips. Cream chin and lips. More intense ticking colour extending down spine and tail to a black tip and black up the hocks. Faint broken necklace. Excellent temperament.
RIGR PC FLEMING’S UK IGRPR SHOELINA ZELENSKY 16a MN 9.5.00A large, well balanced nine year old, Russian Blue boy also looking splendid. Head has fairly short wedge from the tip of the nose to eyes and equidistant from the eyes to ears. Reasonably flat appearance to top of head, well muscled between the ears. Prominent whisker pads making a broad muzzle. Blue nose leather. In profile straight forehead to upper eye level, slightly strong concave curve then nose straight to tip. Level bite and fair depth chin. Fairly large pointed ears, wide at base and just about vertically set. Eyes set wide apart, almond in shape giving a gentle expression and green in colour. Elegant, long, well muscled body of medium bone and good weight. Long proportionate legs to balance body and small oval paws with blue pads. Moderately long, gently tapering tail to balance body. Fairly plushy double coat, with mostly dense undercoat, just slightly sparse along spine so close lying. Fine and soft in texture, fairly short, upstanding along sides. Medium blue in colour showing a little ticking but with a lovely silvery sheen over his head. Lovely temperament.
AV FOREIGN GRAND PREMIER FEMALE
1 IGR PC McILREE’S GR PR DREAMCATCHER KACHINA 77 FN 22.7.03Well balanced nearly six year old lady. Rounded skull with rounded width at outer eye, narrowing to definite whisker break. Medium, short, broad muzzle with blunt nose. Profile shows rounded skull and very slight stop just below the eye line, then nose straight to tip. Level bite but slightly shallow chin. Fairly large ears, wide at base, deep cupped and tilted slightly outwards. Large eyes with dark outline, held wide open green in colour. Medium size and length to body, moderately stocky and muscular with a good firm feel. Legs muscled at body and tapering to small oval feet. Tail measures just short of shoulder, slender and with a blunt dark tip. Coat fairly short, fine, silky and close lying. Singapura of excellent colour. Base colour to coat of golden ivory with soft warm effect and with lovely sepia brown ticking, showing two bands of colour separated by light, dark at tips and light at roots. Muzzle, chest, stomach and inner legs of unticked ivory. Barring on inner front legs and back knees only. Yellowy broken necklace. Nose leather mid-dark salmon with dark outline. Cheetah lines from inner corner of eye towards just behind whisker pads. Brown spurs on lower back hind legs.
RIGR PC LEITH’S GR PR RINTINABY RED HERRING 23a FN 31.5.05Nearly four year old lady of elegant appearance, deceptively weighty and muscular. Gently rounded contours to head and gently rounded from top of head to brow. Good, gently rounded width between the ears forming a moderate wedge which tapers to a slightly rounded muzzle, formed by a slight indentation. In profile slight nose break then nose straight to tip but slightly shallows in depth. Level bite but slightly shallow chin. Large, well cupped ears, pricked and with furry inner edges, set wide apart. Outer line of the ear follows the outer contours of the face. Amber colour to large, expressive eyes set well apart, full almond shape and oriental in set. Body has straight back and rounded rib cage. Slender legs in proportion to body and small oval feet. Tail, thick at base, tapering gently to tip, just a fraction short to balance body. Coat a trifle long but fine, dense in texture and close lying. Sorrel Abyssinian with lovely bright apricot base colour and chocolate ticking, showing distinct ticking bands of colour. Faint lines from eye to top of head and pencil lines on cheeks. Pale hair around eyes and dark edge to eyelid. ears with darker tone at tips. Pale lips and chin extending onto upper throat. More intense ticking colour extending down spine and tail to a chocolate tip. Faint broken necklace. Lovely temperament.
AC BURMESE GRAND CHAMPION FEMALE
1 IGR CC VERLANDER’S GR CH HIGHLANDER HEAVENSENT 27c F 12.10.05A really nicely balanced three and a half year old lady. Very good size and weight to medium length body with good muscle tone. Well rounded chest and straight back. Proportionate, shapely legs and neat oval paws. Good length and shape to slightly tapering tail with a rounded tip. Coat is fairly short and fine, close lying and with a satin like texture. Lilac of fairly pale tone with a nice pinky hue to it, minimal bluey contrast masking to face and ears. Fairly short wedge, wide at cheek bones and with a blunt muzzle. Very good width to slightly rounded top of head between well set and shaped, goodly sized ears. In profile gently rounded brow, good nose break and fairly short, straight nose. Level bite but slightly shallow chin. Large and lustrous pale yellow eyes set well apart and with ‘typical’ burmese expression. Nice natured.
AC BRITISH CHAMPION MALE
1 GCC MACLEAY’S CH KRUZINKAL ENIGMA 40 7 M 13.12.07Well balanced young male of sixteen months of age. Full cheeks to a round face with good breadth to skull and rounded top of head with fair width between medium sized ears, slightly high set so not following the outer contours of the head, rounded at tips. In profile rounded brow and short, straight, broad nose. Level bite and fair depth, level chin. Good depth of colour to blue eyes, large, well open and set wide apart. Short neck to compact body of good weight and muscle tone with a short level back, low on legs and with a well rounded chest. Stocky legs and large, rounded paws. Good length tail, thicker at base and rounded at tip. Coat is a trifle long but with good density and crisp texture. Cream Colourpointed of nice and even creamy white body colour with cream points to mask, ears and tail and a fraction paler shade to legs and paws. Faint rings on tail. Lovely temperament.
RGCC ROSS-AIRD’S CH FARODELL TOUCHOFCLASS 31a M 31.3.05Four year old boy of good size and weight with good muscle tone. Round face with full cheeks, good breadth to skull and rounded top of head with good width between the ears set far apart but held slightly low so not quite following the outer contours of the head, a bit oversized for his face, rounded at tips. In profile rounded brow and straight, broad nose which is a trifle long. Level bite but slightly shallow chin. Large and well open eyes set wide apart, golden in colour. Short neck to medium to slightly longer rather than cobby body but with a level back, low on legs and with a full, broad, deep chest. Stocky legs and largish, rounded paws. Slightly long tail but thicker at base and rounded at tip. Coat a bit long but with some density, just close lying along spine, soft side of crisp in texture and some evidence of stud tail. Blue and White Bi-Colour with white to V on face, lips, bib, broken collar, front and back legs and paws. Even medium blue to rest, rings on tail. Nice natured.
SELKIRK KITTEN MALETwo super kittens, a real pleasure to judge.
1 MORRISON’S KURLILOX BUGSY MALONE 79s 40 4 M 25.10.08Just six months old and looking like he is going to be a really big lad. Round underlying bone structure to broad, round head with full cheeks. Head is set on a short thick neck. In profile rounded forehead, medium nose break and short, broad, straight nose with a nice slight downward slant. Medium width to muzzle with well padded whisker pads with short, chewed whiskers. Level bite and firm, level chin. Medium sized ears, broad at base and set well apart so following the outer contours of the face. Large, round, well open eyes set wide apart, blue in colour. Level back to cobby body of excellent weight and muscle tone giving a rectangular appearance with shoulders and rump being equally broad. Well boned medium length legs and largish, rounded paws. Medium length tail, thicker at base and with a rounded tip, fur a bit longer and straighter than the rest of his coat but showing a slight curl. Shorthaired Selkirk Rex with the rest of his coat of uniform length which is thick and dense, standing out from the body in short, loose individual curls with a soft, plush feel to them. Good curl all over body including around the tummy and well down the legs towards his toes. Excellent curl around the neck forming a short ruff framing his face and short curls on his cheeks. Lovely temperament, his subtle lilac colourpointed colour added to his soppy demeanour.
SELKIRK KITTEN FEMALE
1 & BOB MORRISON’S KURLILOX BRIDGET JONES 79s 40 6 F 25.10.08Striking looking six month old girl whose seal tortie colourpointed pattern really enhanced her lovely looks. Excellent overall type with round underlying bone structure to broad, round head and full cheeks. Profile line shows nicely rounded forehead, medium nose break and downward slant to short, broad, straight nose. Medium width to muzzle with well padded whisker pads giving a rectangular impression. Level bite and good depth, level chin. Medium sized ears are broad at the base and set well apart to fit the contours of the head. Large, round, well open, blue eyes set wide apart. Level back to cobby body, with good muscle tone, giving a rectangular appearance with shoulders and rump being equally broad. Well boned, medium length legs and firm rounded paws. Medium length tail, thicker at base and rounded at tip. Shorthaired Selkirk Rex with a thick and dense coat standing out from the body in short, loose individual curls of uniform length with a soft, plush feel to them. Lovely curls all around her body and right down her legs to almost her toes. Lovely, short ruff framing her face and plush, close lying curls on her tail which just placed her above her brother. Lovely temperament.
BRITISH BLACK NEUTER
1 PC Withheld McCOLL’S FERGAN VAN HELSING 15 MN 16.5.08Eleven month old boy of good size and weight with good muscle tone. Full cheeks to a round face when viewed from the front with good breadth to skull and rounded top of head with good width between the ears set far apart but held slightly low so not quite following the outer contours of the head, small in size but unfortunately the tips folded over and were considered by the Duty Vet as probably a congenital deformity. In profile rounded brow and a trifle long but straight, broad nose. Level bite good depth, level chin. Orange eyes of good size, right eye not as full open as left, set wide apart. Short neck to cobby body with a short level back and with a broad, deep chest. Slightly long but well boned legs and firm, rounded paws. Medium length tail, thicker at base and rounded at tip. Coat is fairly short, lovely and dense with just the soft side of crisp texture. Good sound black coat colour with a lovely gleam to it. Lovely temperament.
BRITISH BLUE NEUTER
1 PC & BOB McCOLL’S FERGAN DEVILS ADVOCATE 16 MN 16.5.08Excellent size and weight to this eleven month old lad with good muscle tone. Head has full cheeks to a round face, good breadth to skull and rounded top of head with good width between ears set far apart so following the outer contours of the head, medium in size and rounded at tips. Profile shows rounded brow and slightly long but straight, broad nose. Level bite and medium depth chin. Large and well open eyes set wide apart, deep golden in colour. Slightly long rather than cobby body but with a level back, low on legs and with a well rounded chest. Strong, well boned legs and largish, rounded paws. Longish tail but thicker at base and rounded at tip. Fairly short and dense coat with a fairly crisp texture. Medium blue in colour which pales slightly to the roots. Lovely temperament.
LA PERM ADULT MALE
1 IC & BOB EKANGER’S CLOUDBORN KOYUK 80L 44f M 23.4.08Handsome one year old boy shown in lovely condition. Slightly rounded, gentle contours to modified wedge with full, rounded whisker pads. In profile gentle curve over top and back of head, flat plane to forehead, slight curve between the eyes, gentle break then broad, straight nose to tip. Slightly broad muzzle, fair depth chin, level bite and moderate whisker break. Medium to large ears, slightly flared and cupped and set to follow the contours of the wedge. Ears well furnished, tufts at tips and ear muffs around the base. Medium large, almond shaped eyes set moderately far apart and slightly slanted. Medium, well muscled body with medium, fine boning. Medium length proportionate legs and rounded feet. Good tail to balance body, thicker at base and tapering to tip. Longhaired LaPerm with an excellent well prepared coat with a springy texture and light wave. Excellent curl around the neck forming a ruff and light wave to plume like tail. Lovely temperament.
2 HICKLING’S BRUCKLAY GRAY OWL 80L 45a M 5.4.08Thirteen month old boy with a shy but gentle nature. Modified wedge has slightly rounded, gentle contours and full, rounded whisker pads. Pleasing profile line with gentle curve over top and back of head. Flat plane to forehead, slight curve between eyes, gentle break then straight, broad nose to tip. Slightly broad muzzle, fair depth chin, level bite and moderate whisker break. Medium to large ears, slightly flared and cupped, set to follow contours of the wedge, well furnished, tufts at tips and slight ear muffs. Medium large, almond shaped eyes set moderately far apart and slightly slanted towards the outer base of ear. Medium, well muscled body with medium, fine boning and medium length proportionate legs and rounded paws. Good tail to balance body, thicker at base and tapering to tip. LaPerm Longhaired but with a rather short and close lying coat which could be down to seasonal changes but he better fitted the shorthaired description including a bottle-brush like tail. Good springy texture to coat with a light wave.
LA PERM ADULT FEMALE
1 IC EATON’S CALONLAN RHIANNON 80L 45g F 20.11.06Attractive two and a half year old lady. Slightly rounded, gentle contours to a modified wedge. Full, rounded whisker pads. Gentle curve over top and back of head. Flat plane to the forehead, slight convex curve between the eyes then broad, straight nose to tip. Rounded muzzle, level bite but slightly shallow chin, moderate whisker break. Medium sized ears, slightly flared and tilted slightly forwards, set to follow the outer contours of the wedge. Well furnished, tufts at tips and ear muffs. Medium large, almond shaped eyes set moderately far apart and slightly slanted. Medium, well muscled body with medium, fine boning. Medium length proportionate legs and rounded feet. Good tail to balance body, thicker at base and tapering to tip. Longhaired LaPerm with medium length coat which I would prefer slightly longer but with a good springy texture and good curl. Fairly good plume to tail with a light wave to it. Sweet natured.
RUSSIAN BLUE KITTEN
1 & BOB FLEMING’S SHOELINA TAHITI TROT 16a F 24.8.08A neat kitten, eight months of age and still filling out and maturing. Head shows short wedge from the tip of the nose to eyes and equidistant from the eyes to ears. Flat appearance to top of head between the ears. Prominent whisker pads making a broad muzzle. Blue nose leather. Nice profile line with straight forehead to upper eye level, very shallow concave curve then nose straight to tip. Level bite and fair depth chin. Large, pointed ears, wide at base and vertically set with the outer line following the outer contours of the face. Eyes set wide apart, almond in shape giving a gentle expression and slightly pale green in colour. Elegant, long, well muscled body of medium bone and good weight. Long proportionate legs to balance body and small oval paws with blue pads. Moderately long, gently tapering tail to balance body. Short coat with density still developing, fine and soft in texture. Medium blue in colour with a distinct silvery sheen just showing faint spots on sides and rings on tail. Nice natured.
SORREL ABYSSINIAN NEUTER
BOB LEITH’S GR PR RINTINABY RED HERRING 23a FN 31.5.05
1 PC LENETTE’S CH ANNERA FIRECRACKER 23a FN 29.3.06Striking looking three year old lady, lithe, muscular and well developed. Gently rounded contours to head and gently rounded from top of head to brow. Good, gently rounded width between the ears forming the wedge which tapers to a slightly rounded muzzle, formed by a slight indentation but puffed up whisker pads slightly distorting the overall face shape. In profile slight nose break then nose straight to tip. Level bite but shallow chin. Large, well cupped ears, pricked and with furry inner edges, tufts at tips and set wide apart. Outer line of the ear follows the outer contours of the face. Large, expressive eyes set well apart, full almond shape and oriental in set. Medium build and size to body, straight back and rounded rib cage. Slender legs in proportion to body and small oval paws. Good length tail, thick at base and tapering gently, slightly thickened at tip. Coat is short, fine, dense in texture and close lying. Sorrel Abyssinian with a very bright coat colour. Very bright apricot base colour with light chocolate ticking which was not very distinct but still rather attractive. Faint pigmentation lines from eye to top of head, pencil lines on cheeks. Paleish hair around eyes and dark edge to eyelid. Bright apricot ears with slightly darker tone at tips. Paler chin and lips. Faint broken necklace. Nice natured.
BROWN BURMESE ADULT MALE
1 CC & BOB FERGUSON’S TEAROHA AUGUSTUS BROWN 27 M 21.7.08Excellent size and weight at nine months of age with a medium to longer body with good muscle tone. Proportionate shapely legs and neat oval paws. Good length tail, slightly thick overall but tapers gently. Lovely short, close lying cat of excellent satiny texture. Lovely even deep shiny brown in colour. Very good width to gently rounded top of head between well set and shaped ears of goodly size. Slight rounding to brow, good nose break, nose a trifle long and spoilt by slight bump. Level bite but slightly shallow chin. Good size and shape to well set eyes, yellow at outer edge but changing to green at centre. Lovely temperament.
2 LITSTER’S CH JOURNEYSEND RABBIE BURNS 27 M 6.8.05Nearly four year old boy with a longish body of good weight just needs a little more filling out on the haunches. Proportionate, shapely legs and largish oval paws. Tail a fraction short to balance body and also spoilt by a noticeable defect at the tip. Coat a trifle long and a bit open and greasy. Medium brown in colour with a darker tone to masking of face and ears. Fair width to gently rounded top of head between ears held slightly upright but of good size and shape. Slight flattening to brow, fair nose break, nose a bit long and rounds at tip. Level bite but slightly shallow chin. Good shape to chartreuse eyes which I would prefer larger. Nice natured.
BROWN BURMESE ADULT FEMALE
1 CC FERGUSON’S TEAROHA BROWN BUTTON 27 F 21.7.08Nicely grown young lady of just nine months of age so still developing. Medium length body of good weight and firm feel. Slim, proportionate legs and neat oval paws. Good length tail feels slightly thickened at tip. Coat a trifle long but close lying and of very good texture. Warm, rich brown in colour with slightly darker contrast masking to face and ears. Good width to gently rounded top of head between well set and shaped ears of generous size. Slight rounding to brow, fairly good nose break, nose a trifle long and rounds slightly. Level bite and fair depth, slightly receding chin. Good size and shape to chartreuse eyes set well apart. Nice natured.
CHOCOLATE BURMESE ADULT
1 CC & BOB VERLANDER’S CH HIGHLANDER ETERNAL FLAME 27b F 10.7.07Attractive twenty-one month old young lady of good weight for size but I would prefer her larger overall at this age. Medium length body with proportionate slender legs and neat oval paws. Well shaped tail o good length to balance body. Coat fairly short and close lying and of excellent satin like texture. Warm toned, medium chocolate in colour with darker contrast masking to face and ears. Fairly short, blunt wedge. Very good width to gently rounded top of head between well set and shape dears of goodly size. In profile gentle rounding to brow, good nose break and fairly short, straight nose. Level bite but slightly shallow chin. Very good size and shape to pale chartreuse eyes well set. Sweet natured.
CHOCOLATE BURMESE KITTEN
1 & BOB NELSON’S INYANGA KIYOMI 27b FN 17.8.08Approaching nine months of age young lady, well grown and with a good firm feel to her. Medium to longer body of good weight with proportionate slender legs and largish oval paws. Tail needs a fraction more length for perfection, fairly good shape but feels slightly thickened at tip. Coat fairly short and close lying and of very good texture. Warm toned, pale to medium chocolate in colour, nice and even with slightly darker contrast masking to face and ears. Good width to gently rounded top of head between well set and shaped ear of generous size. Slight flattening to brow, good nose break, nose a bit long but straight. Level bite and fair depth chin. Very good size and shape to yellow eyes set wide apart. Plenty to say for herself but nice natured.
CREAM BURMESE NEUTER
1 PC & BOB COULTER’S JACOU BORNTOBOOGIE BEAU 27f MN 3.8.08Just nine months of age and a very well grown young man. Very good size and weight to good length body with good muscle tone. Shapely, proportionate legs and neat oval paws. Good length tail to balance body and of good shape. Coat a trifle long but close lying and of very good texture. Fairly even medium cream in colour just a trifle dark toned for my preference but with desired powdering. Fairly short, blunt wedge. Good width to gently rounded top of head between well set and shaped ears of good size. Slight rounding to brow, good nose break and fairly short, straight nose. Level bite but slightly shallow chin. Good size to yellow eyes well set, good shape to top line but I would prefer a slightly fuller shape to the lower line.
AOC TORTIE BURMESE NEUTER
BOB NOCK’S IGRPR BELLRINGER ADHARA 27j FN 18.12.04Weighty, four plus year old lady with a good firm feel to her. Good length body with proportionate shapely legs and neat oval paws. Well shaped tail of good length to balance body. Coat a trifle long but close lying and of very good texture. Lilac Tortie of deepish lilac colour prettily mingled with shades of cream. Fairly short, blunt wedge. Very good width to gently rounded top of head between well set and shaped ears of goodly size. In profile slight rounding to brow, fairly good nose break and fairly short, straight nose. Level bite but shallow chin. Good size and shape to chartreuse eyes well set. Nice natured.
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