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GCCF Judge Critique - Anne-Marie Heath - South Western Counties Cat Club Show 2009

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Tuesday, 21 April 2009

South Western Counties Cat Club Show

Saturday 27th September 2008

Judge: Mrs Anne-Marie Heath

Many thanks to Eileen Fryer and her team for inviting me to judge at this friendly show. I had a most enjoyable day and managed to overcome the nerves at this, my first Burmese judging engagement. I was blessed to have the capable assistance of Colin Stone whose stewarding experience is first class and whose patience knows no bounds. Thank you so much Colin for helping me on such a busy day: I hope you enjoyed handling all the beautiful entries as much as I did. I hope the exhibitors were not too disappointed that the original judges were unable to attend and would add that every exhibit we handled was in superb show condition.

Brown Burmese Kitten: 3 females entered.

1 BOB Truscott’s JANAGAR EBONYS CHARM (5.05.2008)

This beautiful girl of almost five months and in tip top condition purred and wriggled her way through the proceedings. Gently rounded top of head between correctly shaped well placed ears. Very short wide wedge with, in profile, rounded brow and deep skull. Defined break with straight nose and fractionally receding chin of excellent depth. Acceptable bite at this early stage. Her lustrous large yellow chartreuse eyes are well spaced and display typical Burmese expression. Firm refined body with elegant limbs and neat oval paws. Well shaped tail of good length. Rich seal coat has a lovely silky texture and lies very well with a good sheen. This promising inquisitive kitten showed herself well at this tender age and was a joy to handle.

2 Riddle’s CATAMARIAN BACCARAT (2.04.2008)

Very well grown alert young girl of almost six months in excellent condition. Gently rounded top of head with correctly shaped well placed ears showing a slight forward tilt. Short wide wedge with, in profile, rounded brow and good depth of skull. Definite break, virtually straight nose and very good depth of chin which recedes slightly at this stage. Acceptably shaped chartreuse eyes could be a little larger and more widely spaced for perfection. Level bite. Firm muscular body with elegant slender limbs and oval paws. Tail reaches shoulder with ease and is correctly shaped. Silky coat lies well and colour is still developing. This lovely friendly girl was calm throughout our handling and showed herself very well.

3 Grantham’s GREENPARK DELILAH DEE (4.03.2008)

Dainty six month old girl with a feisty inquisitive nature and shown in excellent condition. Gently rounded top of head between well shaped and placed ears. Correct blunt wedge and, in profile, rounded brow and good depth of skull. Reasonable break with nose showing slight bump at this stage. Chin could be deeper and is not quite level at present. Bite almost level. Well spaced yellow chartreuse eyes of acceptable shape and good Burmese expression. Well filled body with slender proportionate limbs and neat oval paws. Rich seal brown, clear coat has a satin-like texture and lies very well. Unfortunately this stylish, promising kitten has a defect on a vertebrae near the end of her tail causing a very subtle bend which may well be due to an unseen accident rather than a birth defect. She handled very well and was very investigative and engaging.

AC Burmese Breeders Adult: 7 cats present:

1 Matthews’ GR.CH. KATCHYN COCO LOCO (27B male 17.02.2006)

Muscular strong chocolate boy in his prime, very well balanced and in superb condition. Rounded dome with well set ears. Short wedge and, in profile, well rounded brow and deep skull. Well defined break, straight nose and level chin of good depth. Level bite. Expressive large chartreuse eyes of correct size, shape and set. Weighty body with well rounded chest, strong masculine limbs and neat oval paws. Well shaped tail of good length to balance his body. Even medium chocolate coat lies well and is a fraction lighter towards the roots. A friendly composed lad who was easy to handle and showed himself well. A credit to his breeder.

2. Elkins’ CH. CHILIPEPPER SWEET SASAFRAS (27E female 12.05.2006)

Very energetic, well balanced brown tortie young lady of medium size and shown in superb condition. Rounded dome with correct ears set well apart. Short wedge with, in profile, rounded brow and good depth of skull. Well defined break with straight nose and virtually level chin. Level bite. Expressive chartreuse eyes of excellent shape size and set. Weighty elegant body with shapely limbs and neat oval paws. Well shaped tail balances her body. Clear close lying silky coat has rich brown and shades of red well mingled. A little tense out of her pen and told us exactly what type of day she was having. Nevertheless she handled well enough to assess and was very relaxed in her pen. A lovely girl.

3. Hillman’s CH. TOSCANA EUGENIE ROUGE (27D female 20.07.2006)

Medium sized red young lady with typical Burmese expression and shown in tip top condition. Rounded top of head between correct ears spaced well apart. Blunt wedge with, in profile, rounded brow and very good depth of skull. Defined break, straight nose and almost level chin of reasonable depth. Level bite. Beautiful large, very expressive and lustrous yellow eyes. Muscular elegant body with proportionate limbs and neat oval paws. Tail needs a little more length for perfection. Clear even tangerine coat which is very silky and close lying. Rather shy girl who was easy to handle and exceptionally sweet natured.

THE FOLLOWING CATS WERE JUDGED NUMERICALLY

Harrison’s CH. MAJIK GIMCRACK (27A male 24.12.2005)

Medium size strong blue male with typical Burmese expression. Proportionate balanced appearance. Rounded dome with slight central dip and well shaped ears set well apart. Short blunt wedge with acceptable break and almost straight nose. Nose leather falls away slightly. Shallow chin not quite level. Level bite. In profile well rounded brow and good depth of skull. Chartreuse eyes of good size, shape and set. Muscular body and strong limbs with oval paws. Tail of good length and shape. Close lying blue coat appeared to be slightly ticked and lacks silvering to rounded areas. Rather tense out of the pen but basically friendly and he wanted an afternoon nap.

Virtue’s HOBBERDY HOCUS POCUS (27B female 28.01.2007)

Well grown and muscular young chocolate girl shown in excellent condition. Rounded dome between correctly shaped and spaced ears. Blunt wide wedge and, in profile, rounded brow and good depth of skull. Well defined break with straight nose and vitually level chin of reasonable depth. Level bite. Large yellow eyes well shaped and set. Elegant girl with strong shapely limbs and neat oval paws. Tail a trifle short to balance. Medium even warm chocolate coat with minimal shading, close lying and silky. A little shy but very friendly in conversation and handled well for assessment.

Rodgers’ GWDIHW GAWAIN (27C male 23.05.2006)

Medium sized lilac boy in superb condition: balanced, weighty and masculine with a slightly surprised but nevertheless typical expression. Rounded dome and correct well spaced ears. Short wedge and, in profile, well defined break, rounded brow and good depth of skull. Straight nose and almost level chin of adequate depth. Level bite. Pale yellow chartreuse eyes of acceptable size shape and set. Strong body with well proportioned limbs and oval paws. Clear close lying lilac coat with pinkish cast. Tail short to balance and very tarnished towards the body. A little shy but basically friendly and very happy to be assessed within his pen.

Bowen’s CH. JANZANCO ELODIA (27D female 9.01.2006)

Another lovely medium size red girl of balanced appearance and in excellent condition. Well rounded dome between correctly shaped ears spaced well apart. Blunt wide wedge with, in profile, rounded brow, deep skull and defined break. Straight nose with chin of reasonable depth but not quite level. Level bite. Expressive pale chartreuse eyes of good size and set. Weighty elegant body with well rounded chest and elegant limbs with neat oval paws. Tail rather short to balance. Short, close lying even pale tangerine coat. This lively girl was not at all pleased with the afternoon’s proceedings and told us so. She handled reasonable well and was much happier to be assessed in her pen.

AC Burmese Maiden Adult: 3 cats present:

1. Matthews’ RAEBURASI MARULA (27C male 8.12.2007)

Large, strong, well proportioned lilac young male. Just adult and and already looking very mature. Excellent type and possessing a wonderful personality and typical Burmese expression. Rounded top of head between well spaced correctly shaped ears. Short blunt wedge and, in profile, rounded brow, deep skull depth and a nose break which is virtually a right angle. Straight nose and deep, almost level chin. Level bite. Expressive yellow chartreuse eyes of good shape size and set. Weighty muscular body with very strong limbs and oval paws. Correctly shaped tail balances his body. Very short, close lying coat has a distinct pinkish cast and a smooth silky texture. Extremely happy boy, very friendly and keen to be handled. Shown in superb condition.

2. Rodgers’ RELTUA TOMOS ORBRYN (27 male 10.01.2007)

Medium size, very relaxed brown male with typical Burmese expression and shown in excellent condition. Rounded dome between well placed ears of correct size and shape. Wedge is short and a trifle fine towards the muzzle. In profile rather flat brow and good depth of skull. Acceptable break with almost straight nose and shallow chin which recedes. Level bite. Chartreuse eyes of acceptable size shape and set. Muscular body with strong limbs and oval paws. Tail is of reasonable length and has a tiny defect at the tip. Clear deep seal brown coat is short, close lying and with a healthy sheen and satin like texture. This boy enjoyed being handled and spoken to and has a wonderfully composed friendly temperament.

3. GWDIHW GAWAIN (repeat)

AC Burmese Junior Adult 7 cats present.

1. Virtue’s CH. JANZANCO JENTLEMAN JIM (27D male 19.05.2007)

Medium size muscular, balanced red lad with typical Burmese expression and shown in tip top condition. Rounded dome between well spaced correct ears. Short wide wedge and, in profile, deep skull and rounded brow. Very well defined break with straight nose and almost level chin of good depth. Level bite. Correctly shaped and set large lustrous chartreuse eyes. Weighty mature body for age with strong well shaped limbs and neat oval paws. Tail balances. Short, clear, close lying coat of rich bright tangerine. Patient friendly boy who handled well and didn’t seem to mind the position of his pen on the end of the row where there was a constant noisy people jam.

2. Davis’ STILEWAY BEAUJOLAIS (27G female 11.10.2006)

Beautiful blue tortie lady with superb Burmese expression and shown in excellent condition. Rounded dome between well positioned correct ears. Short blunt wedge and, in profile, rounded brow and skull of good depth. Well defined break straight nose and slightly receding chin. Level bite. Beautifully shaped and set pale chartreuse eyes. Sound muscular body with elegant limbs and oval paws. Tail balances. Clear very close lying silky coat with most attractively mingled blue and cream. She was a little tense to begin with but handled well for assessment and was happy to be touched in her pen. A very pretty feminine female.

3. Kitson’s CH. MOOTAM BATHOLOMEW (27B male 26.12.2006)

Very friendly and substantial chocolate young man of balanced appearance and with good Burmese expression. Rounded dome and correct well spaced ears. Short blunt wedge and, in profile, rounded brow, good depth to skull and defined break. Straight nose and virtually level chin of reasonable depth. Level bite. Large greenish chartreuse eyes of good shape and set and very expressive. Weighty solid boy with very strong limbs, oval paws and a tail which balances. Even toned dark chocolate close fitting coat. Extremely sweet tempered, relaxed boy who handled well at the end of the day is such a busy hall.

THE FOLLOWING CATS WERE JUDGED NUMERICALLY

RELTUA TOMOS ORBRYN ( repeat)

HOBBERDY HOCUS POCUS (repeat)

Nelson’s ADATEBU AMELIE GRAY (27J female 22.10.2007)

Pretty, medium size, proportionate lilac tortie girl. Rounded dome between somewhat large well spaced ears. In profile brow is rounded and skull is of adequate depth. Straight nose and slightly receding rather shallow chin. On the day her bite was fractionally undershot. Yellow chartreuse eyes of acceptable size, shape and set. Body still has plenty of time to mature and is elegant with shapely limbs and neat oval paws. Tail just balances. Beautiful silky short and close fitting coat with colours of lilac and cream well mingled. A wriggly friendly girl who preferred to be assessed in the comfort of her pen, and shown in excellent condition.

Riddle’s OAKFORD DRESS TO IMPRESS (27J female 27.10.2006)

Another very attractive lilac tortie girl, older than her neighbour and also in excellent condition. Balanced appearance and with good Burmese expression. Rounded top of head with correct ears set well apart. Short wide wedge and, in profile, rounded brow and good depth of skull. Well defined break with straight nose and firm chin which is not quite level. Bite very nearly level. Expressive large lustrous yellow chartreuse eyes of good shape and set. Elegant body with correct well shaped limbs and oval paws. Tail balances. Short clear silky coat of well mingled lilac and cream. This girl has a wonderfully wicked expression which belies her sweet friendly nature. A pleasure to meet and handle. AC Burmese Kitten 14weeks-6months 8 kittens present.

1. Truscott’s JANAGAR EBONY’S CHARM (repeat)

2. Riddle’s OAKFORD SWEET WILLIAM (27F male 20.06.2008)

Beautiful little cream boy of very tender age and with a completely laid-back temperament and constant loud purr. Rounded top of head with an abundance of endearing frown lines promising good width in the future. Correctly shaped ears widely spaced. Short wedge with, in profile, well rounded brow, good depth of skull and defined break. Straight nose is slightly sloping at present and level chin is well proportioned. Level bite. Lustrous pale chartreuse eyes of acceptable size and placement. The topline on the day was rather rounded but at this tender age allowance must be made for a day full of surprises causing this kitten to open his eyes very wide: I imagine this must have been his first show. Firm strong body and limbs and neat oval paws. Even silky pale cream coat already displaying the desired powdered effect on the back of head and around the shoulders. Promising affectionate little lad who showed himself very well.

3. Bowen’s JANZANCO ALHYXA GRUBB (27E female 11.04.2008)

Delightful, well grown and very engaging brown tortie girl in excellent condition. Gently rounded top of head with correct well spaced ears. Short wide wedge and, in profile, rounded brow and skull showing good depth. Defined break, slightly long nose and firm chin of good depth is almost level. Level bite. Lustrous chartreuse eyes of good size and acceptable shape and set. Firm elegant body with strong limbs and oval paws. Beautiful tail for length and shape. Clear silky coat with well mingled colours of rich seal brown, pale red and rich tangerine. Very promising girl with friendly inquisitive nature.

4. Hillman’s SEYSIANA SUNDAYBEST (27C male 20.05.2008)

Very wriggly, affectionate lilac boy in excellent condition and well grown for age. Gently rounded top of head between well placed ears of correct shape and size. Short wedge with, in profile, slightly flat brow and good skull depth. Acceptable break with straight nose and rather shallow chin which recedes at this early stage. Level bite. Yellow chartreuse eyes of acceptable size and set: a little rounded on the day. Firm elegant body with well shaped limbs and oval paws. Tail just balances. Very silky textured pale lilac coat is close lying and even in tone. Lovely little fellow who was easy to handle.

THE FOLLOWING CATS WERE JUDGED NUMERICALLY

CATAMARIAN DELILAH DEE (repeat) Riddle’s OAKFORD DILLY DALLY (27B female 20.06.2008)

Pretty, very friendly chocolate litter sister to the cream boy in this class with the same loud purr: in fact she purred along with my steward who was quietly singing to her. Gently rounded top of head between correct well placed ears. Short wide wedge and, in profile, good skull depth and rounded brow. Defined break with slight bump on nose and virtually level chin of good depth. Level bite. Lustrous, expressive yellow chartreuse eyes of acceptable size and shape. Elegant body and limbs with neat oval paws. Tail good for shape and length. Even, clear pale chocolate coat is soft and kittenish at present and lies well with a healthy sheen. A promising little girl who showed herself very well.

Emmett’s JANAGAR SEPIOLITE (27C male 4.05.2008)

Ultra friendly lilac boy with an endearing inquisitive nature. Gently rounded top of head with large well placed ears. Reasonable wedge and, in profile, rather flat brow, good depth of skull and acceptable break. Nose is a little long and nose leather falls away. Chin is of fair depth and almost level. Level bite. Lustrous green chartreuse eyes of acceptable size and shape are a fraction deep set. Masculine strong body for age and already displaying a well rounded chest. Strong limbs and neat oval paws. Well shaped tail balances. Even, silky lilac coat has a bluish tinge at present and lies very close to the body. A sweet little fellow who handled well and was very interested in the proceedings.

Truscott’s JANAGAR IVORY LACE (27C female 5.05.2008)

Very pretty lilac litter sister to the class winner: well grown, friendly and shown in excellent condition. Gently rounded top of head between widely spaced ears. Short wide wedge with kitten pinch at this stage. In profile rounded brow and good depth of skull. Acceptable break with nose which shows a slight bump and rather shallow chin which recedes at present. Level bite with double canines at this early stage. Lustrous chartreuse eyes are acceptable in size and placement and a little rounded on the day. Firm, very elegant body with shapely limbs and oval paws. Tail just balances. Pale lilac coat displays the desired pinkish cast and lies very well. A wriggly, alert little kitten who enjoyed being handled and was very interested in all the proceedings.

AC Burmese Breeders Kitten 6 kittens present.

1. Matthew’s KATCHYN COCOMARA (27B female 7.02.2008)

Ultra friendly chocolate girl of very good size and weight and shown in excellent condition. Gently rounded top of head with well spaced correctly shaped ears. Short wide wedge displaying an abundance of chewed whiskers. In profile a well rounded brow and good depth of skull. Defined break, virtually straight nose and almost level chin of good depth. Level bite. Large, lustrous yellow expressive eyes of excellent size and shape and set well apart. Elegant body and limbs with neat oval paws. Warm, even toned chocolate coat: very satin like in texture and lying close to the body. Wonderful Burmese expression and altogether a very promising young lady.

2. JANAGAR EBONY’S CHARM (repeat)

3. Somerfield’s KATZKADE SARACEN (27B male 15.05.2008)

Friendly little chocolate fellow in excellent condition. Gently rounded top of head displaying an abundance of quizzical frown lines. Well spaced correct ears. Short wide wedge. In profile rounded brow and good depth of skull. Defined break, straight nose and level chin of reasonable depth. Level bite. Lustrous yellow chartreuse eyes of good size, shape and set. Firm body with strong limbs and oval paws. Tail of correct length and shape. Clear satin-like warm milk chocolate coat is slightly long but lies very well. An energetic, playful boy who handled very well and seemed to be enjoying all the days proceedings.

4.Nelson’s ADATEBU BATH OLIVER (27F male 22.05.2008)

Very friendly, wriggly boy in beautiful condition. Gently rounded top of head between correctly shaped ears which he holds a little high at present. Short wide wedge and, in profile, definite break with straight nose and level slightly shallow chin. Level bite. Deep yellow, expressive lustrous eyes of acceptable size, shape and placement. Firm body with strong limbs and oval paws. Correct tail of very good length. Even cream coat is kittenish in texture at present but already displays the desired powdering effect. Sweet little boy who handled well and was eager to investigate the world beyond his pen.

THE REMAINING TWO KITTENS WERE PREVIOUSLY JUDGED.

GREENPARK DELILAH DEE

JANAGAR IVORY LACE

AC Burmese Novice Kitten 3 kittens entered.

1. Truscott’s JANAGAR IVORY LACE. (repeat)

2. Emmett’s JANAGAR SEPIOLITE (repeat)

3. Chisholm’s BELLABENE PALLAS ATHENA (27J female 8.01.2008)

Pretty lilac tortie girl in excellent condition. Minimally rounded top of head with correct, well spaced ears. In profile rather flat brow and good depth of skull. Reasonable break with straight nose and virtually level chin. Level bite. Lustrous yellow chartreuse eyes of acceptable size, shape and placement. Firm elegant body and limbs, and neat oval paws. Tail of good length to balance has a tiny pip at the end. Clear, very attractive tortie coat with well mingled delicate colours is close and satin-like in texture. This adorable girl had a relaxed friendly nature and purred all the time we handled her.

AC Burmese Radius Kitten 3 kittens entered.

1. Nelson’s ADATEBU BATH OLIVER

2. Emmett’s JANAGAR SEPIOLITE

3. Grantham’s GREENPARK DELILAH DEE

AC Burmese Breeders Neuter 1 cat present.

1. Quincey’s MAYRLING RED RUM (27D male neuter 17.11.2007)

Gorgeous medium size balanced red lad with good Burmese expression and shown in tip top condition. Rounded dome between well spaced ears of correct size and shape. Short blunt wedge with, in profile, rounded brow and deep skull. Defined break with straight nose and virtually level chin of good depth. Level bite. Very expressive large lustrous yellow eyes of correct shape and set. Weighty muscular body with proportionate limbs and neat oval paws. Correctly shaped tail balances his body. Clear rich tangerine coat is silky in texture and lies very close. A really super boy with outgoing friendly temperament. A pleasure to handle and a credit to his owner/breeder. AC