GCCF Judge Critique - Craig Dryden - Siamese Cat Association Show 2009

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GCCF Judge Critique - Craig Dryden - Siamese Cat Association Show 2009

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Wednesday, 22 July 2009

Siamese Cat Association

Mr Craig Dryden

Thanks firstly to Harry and Lilian for inviting me to the warm and friendly show, I enjoyed my day hugely and was thoroughly pleased and honoured at the entry. I was ably assisted by my good friend Sarah and thank her for travelling especially to steward for me.

Seal Point Siamese Kittens Male Kitten (Under 6 Months)

What a Class, 7 Very Attractive babies and I really had to nit pick between them, I was glad to be able to speak with most of the owners afterwards as I was really privileged to handle them all.

1st Simpson’s Shermese Fabulous Faberge (24) M 10.02.09

Very Attractive Youngster of extremely well balanced type huge well set ears with very wide top and excellent flare, I would prefer the ears slightly wider at base, Medium wedge with broad top and well balanced muzzle showing a very slight kitten pinch, firm chin and level bite. Nice straight profile. Showing good depth of skull, eyes of gorgeous oriental shape and set and of a good blue. Long elegant body – not overlarge for his age but developing well. He has long very elegant limbs and large paws to grow into. He was also beautifully composed and overall very stylish; he also has the most lovely warm seal brown points with very good warm cream coat that was clearing from the muddy baby coat one expects. Very long whip tail to balance. A very attractive young man who shows promise.

2nd Matthews/Pugh’s Bernbecks Masterpiece (24) M 10.03.09

Just old enough to be shown but a beautiful stylish baby with huge jug handle ears and very wide at base, dark blue eyes of super expression and shape (his haws were up slightly in the morning) they had gone down later on in the day. Well grown and well developed body covered with promising looking muddy fawn baby coat but showing a good amount of warmth. Dark seal brown warm points looking dense with good stockings developing also. Long whip tail to balance. His profile at this stage shows a bump over the eyes with a dip on the nose with a fairly shallow chin, his bite was also overshot marginally and in a class of very strong quality it was this factor that dropped him to 2nd place. In time this will no doubt change as he develops but on the day I could not overlook this in a class this closely contested.

3rd Mackenzie-Wood’s Merescliff Rosseyn (24) M 08.02.09

A Rather shy boy but oh so stylish with a gorgeous look and lovely head strength. Strong little head with lovely depth, Romanesque profile with deep chin and cute little beard, level bite.Huge flared ears with very good width and lovely depth at base. Lovely eye shape when he relaxed after a cuddle. Sadly the colour was too pale for the standard and in a class of this quality it meant him being placed lower because of this. He also had a cool toned seal brown points and rather a cold coat colour which made him look rather black and white! He was a lovely size for his age and lovely strong but elegant boning with long whip tail to balance. He did settle after a cuddle and really needs more self confidence but he looks very stylish indeed! Just a pity about the eye colour.

4th Skivington’s Meilland Mister Finley (24) M 02/03/09

Another stylish boy who was a little out of kilter today and had niggley little faults that added up for me. Medium wedge with teething pinch at present, almost straight profile with slight depression above the eyes. The eyes were slightly rounded in shape when out of the pen but relaxed them when in, they for me were slightly dull in colour and could be a deeper shade of blue for a seal. He did have a slight squint in his right eye. Long body with good development for his age with long legs and big paws. His colour was a warm seal brown with a short coat that was clearing well and promises to be good when he is older! Long whip tail to balance. He was beautifully presented in lovely condition.

Seal point Male Kitten (6-9 Months)

1st BOB Lodwig’s Mafdet Mafioso (24) MN 04/10/08

Handsome Boy looking like the finished article today. Excellent type with strong medium wedge and a lovely strong leonine look. Large well set and flared ears with good width at base, strong roman profile with firm chin and level bite. Inscrutable expression with lovely eye shape and dark blue eyes that were a smidge paler towards the outer rim. Long muscular body with rather a large midriff developing. Warm fawn coat of lovely texture and a light touch of shading over the lower back. Lovely seal stockings. He posed beautifully and has such a laid back nature. Well Done

Seal Point Female Kitten (Under 6 months)

1st Simpson’s Shermese Truly Devine (24) F 10/03/09

Very pretty young miss and quite stylish with an attractive look. Shorter medium wedge with large well set and flared ears, eyes of good oriental shape and nice dark blue colour. Almost straight profile firm chin and level bite, well developed body for age with a lovely short close coat on this baby and the coat was a warm cream matching her warm seal brown points. Dainty limbs and tiny paws. Very pretty lady beautifully presented

Seal Point Female Kitten (6-9 Months)

1st Roberts Strober Minim (24) F 14/10/08

Nervous young lady of good type at rather an awkward stage and needing to pull together, Medium wedge rather fine in the muzzle with good top and large ears that she held well when she relaxed. She needed for me a bit more ear flare for me. Straight profile and firm chin with level bite. Needing more depth to her skull, her eyes where rather full and no matter how much I tried to get her to relax they stayed full. They were of a bright blue colour and required to be a smidge deeper. She had lovely points and coat colour with excellent warmth to her seal brown points and lovely warm fawn coat that was slightly long but of an excellent texture, lovely seal stockings. Long body that was well developed and long whip tail and long elegant limbs.

Chocolate Point Female Kitten

1st/BOB W/H 2nd Robert’s Strober Silkith (24B) F 14/10/08

Sweet lady of average type looking at an in between stage at present, first impressions was of large round eyes that need to be much deeper in colour. Shorter broad wedge requiring more width at top. Slightly blunt muzzle with firm chin and level bite, almost straight profile. Shorter medium length body with long legs and dainty paws (needs her claws clipping), slightly short thick tail that needs an inch for balance. Her points were a good warm chocolate that was fairly well developed and all well matched. Red Point Kitten Male (6-9 Months)

1st BOB Smith’s Toghar Red Adaire (32A) 11.12.08

Huge well grown boy of very good type, Very large flared well set ears with a longer wedge head almost straight profile level bite and firm chin. He has slightly deep set eyes although they were of good oriental shape and good blue colour they just needed to be a smidge larger for facial balance. Long whip tail to balance. Dainty elegant limbs and large paws to grow into. Visible M and Tail rings with points in a vibrant rich red all well matched and developing well. Lovely out going temperament and beautifully presented.

Red Point Under 6 Months Female Kitten

1st Davies Johpas Ruby Tallulah (32A) 12/02/09

Judged recently and my points remain almost unchanged. Very pretty lady of very good overall type still very much a baby compared to her competitor. Excellent expression with oriental eyes of very good shape and colour, shorter medium wedge set with very large flared ears and wide top. Elegant body with whip tail to balance, elegant limbs and tiny paws. Slight dip in profile as yet. Red points developing well and fairly well matched and set in a paler red (probably seal based). Attractive miss, presented beautifully.

Breed 24 Non Breeders Adult

1st Newsons Mafdet Fancy Nancy (24B) 08/06/08

Very pretty lady and quite stylish, lovely eye colour of excellent shape, very large well set ears of good shape and wide top. Medium wedge almost straight profile with firm chin and level bite. Long firm muscular body with whip tail and elegant limbs and tiny paws. She has a lovely attitude, very full of herself. Gorgeous smooth clear coat of excellent texture. Dark chocolate points showing warmth and fairly well matched. A stylish lady with a lovely personality.

Novice Female Adult

1st Newsons Mafdet Fancy Nancy (24B) 08/06/08

Visitors Adult

1st Newsons Mafdet Fancy Nancy (24B) 08/06/08

2nd Mullen’s Foxypaws Ericsson (32FN) 01/06/08

Stylish Boy of very good type, for me he was a bit too straight in the eyes and it detracted slightly from his overall expression and looked slightly untypical, they were of an excellent blue, he was in absolutely spotless condition for a stud boy. Large muscular elegant body with excellent tone and a coat that was close and smooth and fitted him like a glove that was short silky. Longer wedge with large well set ears with good top, almost straight profile with firm chin and scissor over bite. Apricot points well matched in a hot dusky tone with visible underlying tabby markings.

3rd Duncan’s UK Gr Ch Brythais Lilyput (24c) 17/06/03

Pretty lady of good type looking very feminine, and in super condition. Medium wedge with slight dip to profile, firm chin and level bite, large ears that could ideally have more width at top, eyes of good shape and set. Elegant limbs and long slightly plump body. Slightly long coat that was lightly shaded in tone and smooth lying. Presented in lovely condition.

4th Morgan’s CH Astralblaese Pegasus (24C) 28/05/08

Huge gentleman of good type somewhat dominated by large round eyes that could be darker in colour . He does have the most wonderful temperament and was presented in lovely condition. Medium wedge head with large ears fairly well set, straight profile with firm chin and level bite. Lightly shaded coat that was a smidge dry to the touch. His points were of a dark lilac and were lacking in any desired pinkish tones, however they were very well matched.

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