STEVE CROW – NATIONAL CAT SHOW REPORT – 29th November 2008Many thanks to Carol, Ron and the Committee for the invitation to judge, I had a very busy and enjoyable day meeting a lot of cats. Grateful thanks also go to Alan Ward, who stewarded for me with such care and attention.
Burmese Imperial Grand Premier, Male:Four cats entered.
Imp GPC. ELLIS’S IGR PR MAINMAN APOLLO. 21/5/04.Handsome boy, who is mature and masculine in appearance and of good overall type. Large slender body is solid, heavy and muscular, nicely balanced, with level back, gently rounded chest and slender shapely legs ending in compact oval paws in proportion. Head forms short wide wedge with very gently rounded top between well spaced medium large ears, broad at the based and of good shape. Lustrous large warm yellow chartreuse eyes are of very good shape and set wide apart to give Burmese typical expression. In profile has very gentle curve to brow, very good break, nose leather falls away at very tip, chin is level and of fairly good depth. Close lying coat is of medium length and smooth satiny texture, in superb condition with a glossy shine. Warm rich medium to slightly dark milk chocolate, even in tone, but a little pale towards the roots. Tail is a little thick at the base, tapering evenly to rounded “paintbrush” tip; length is a fraction short to balance. Very friendly boy, relaxed and contented and showed himself well.
Res GPC. MOORE’S GR PR OBERON. 15/4/04.Mature handsome boy of good overall type. Slender well filled body is balanced and feels firm and muscular, of very good weight and substance with straight back, correctly rounded chest and slender shapely legs ending in neat compact oval paws in proportion. Head shows short wide wedge with gently rounded top between well spaced medium size ears, broad at the base and of good shape. Large lustrous yellow chartreuse eyes are of very good shape and set wide apart to give typical Burmese expression. In profile shows good depth to skull with very slight curve to brow, very good break, short straight nose; chin is level and of fairly good depth. Fine close-lying coat is of medium length coat with a smooth satiny texture, in superb condition with a gleaming sheen. Rich warm medium milk chocolate, even in tone. Tail is of good shape, tapering to rounded tip and is a little short to balance. Calm, gentle and very friendly boy.
Burmese Imperial Grand Premier, Female:Two lovely girls entered, both well worthy of the certificate.
Imp GPC. CROUCH’S CH & GR PR CATIMUS LULU. 22/5/94.A very attractive lady, mature and of good type and in super condition for her fourteen years. Compact slender body is well filled, feeling firm and well muscled and of very good weight and substance; straight back, correctly rounded chest, elegant slender shapely limbs and neat oval paws in proportion. Head forms short wide wedge with slightly rounded top between well spaced medium size broad based ears of good shape. Large lustrous yellow chartreuse eyes are of very good shape and set wide apart to give typical Burmese expression accentuated by attractive mascara effect. Brow is a touch flat, very good break, short straight nose, chin is level and of quite good depth. Coat is of medium length, fine and close-lying with a smooth satiny texture, in superb condition and displaying a glossy shine. Warm soft medium blue grey is mixed with rich slightly cool-toned medium cream, lovely silvery edges to head and ears. Tail tapers evenly to “paintbrush” tip and is a fraction short to balance. Talkative, confident girl, very good nature.
Res Imp GPC. SIMPSON’S IGR PR PAPAGENA NADINA. 23/7/98.Very attractive mature girl of good overall type, who I have met many times before. Solid heavy body is compact and of very good weight, feeling muscular and substantial; straight back, correctly rounded chest, slender well-shaped legs and neat oval feet. Head forms short wide wedge with slightly rounded top between well-spaced medium large ears of good shape. Lustrous yellow chartreuse eyes are large, of very good shape and set wide apart to give typical Burmese expression. Brow shows very gentle curve, very good break, nose leather falls away at very tip, chin is level and of fairly good depth. Coat of medium length is just a touch long on the back, but lies close to the body and has a smooth satiny texture, in lovely condition with a glossy shine. Rich medium to dark milk chocolate predominates with warm rich medium tangerine intermingled. Tail tapers evenly to “paintbrush” tip and is just short to balance. Confident and with plenty to say for herself as usual, but not difficult to handle
Any Other Foreign Grand Champion, Male:Two cats entered.
GCC. BULL’S CH ADCINSH SOLITAIRES WISH. Snow Spotted Bengal. 11/1/05.Handsome mature boy of very pleasing type. Long slender body is heavy and muscular, firm and substantial to the touch with good strong underlying bone-structure; level back, gently rounded chest and slender shapely limbs ending in compact rounded paws in proportion. Head balances, appearing slightly small in comparason to body, and shows short broad wedge with good breadth to gently rounded muzzle, nose is quite broad with slightly puffed leather. Well spaced medium size ears are broad at the base and of good shape. Large lustrous rounded almond shaped eyes are set wide apart and at a slight slant, colour is a clear medium blue. Very gentle curve to brow, gentle concave curve in profile line to nose, chin is level and of fairly good depth. Fine, medium length coat is dense with good resilience and smooth silky texture, in super condition with a gleaming shine. Well defined pattern of warm dark brown spots is well distributed and contrasts against warm ivory ground, richer in tone on face, chest, legs and under-parts, one or two linked spots near shoulders, bars and spots on legs and broken rings on tail, necklace is broken; “M”and complex scarab on forehead, very attractive mascara effect to eyes surrounded by light spectacles, defined pencilling on face. Tail tapers evenly to slightly fine end and is perhaps a touch long to balance. Very relaxed boy, calm, friendly and a pleasure to judge.
Res GCC. ALGER-STREET’S CH TYPHAST HURRICANE. Brown Spotted Bengal. 1/6/06.Mature masculine lad of pleasing type. Long slender body is firm and muscular, heavy and substantial with good underlying boning, level back, gently rounded chest and slender shapely legs ending in compact rounded paws in proportion. Head shows broad medium wedge, just a touch fine and pointed in the muzzle, quite broad nose of medium length. Well spaced medium size ears are broad at the base and of good shape. Expressive large slightly greenish yellow eyes are shaped like rounded almonds and set wide apart and at a slight slant. Very gentle curve to brow, very gentle shallow curve to profile; chin recedes very slightly and is of fairly good depth. Medium length coat is fine and dense, quite good resilience with a silky texture, in super condition with a glossy shine. Pattern of well defined spots in two tones – rich seal brown surrounding a warm medium brown centre, is evenly distributed and well defined contrasting sharpely against the warm rich golden toned ground; double necklace, broken bracelets and spots on legs and broken rings on tail. “M” and complex scarab on forehead, mascara effect to eyes surrounded by lighter spectacles, well defined pencilling on cheeks and chin strap. Tail is of medium length to balance, just a touch fine towards the tip. Calm, relaxed and very good tempered.
Any Other Foreign Grand Champion, Female:Seven cats entered.
GCC. SELLMAN’S GR CH KINABALU SWEET SAPPHIRE. Bombay. 11/7/04.Mature and very attractive girl, well balanced and of good type. Slender well filled body is of very good weight and substance, feeling firm and well muscled with straight back, correctly rounded chest and slender well shaped legs ending in neat oval paws in proportion. Head forms short wide wedge, blunt in the muzzle with slightly rounded top between well spaced medium ears, broad at the base and of good shape. Large lustrous chartreuse yellow eyes are of very good shape and set wide apart to give typical Burmese. Very gentle curve to brow, very good break, short straight nose, chin is level and of fairly good depth. Coat of medium length is quite fine and lies very close, smooth and satiny in texture and in super condition with a rich glossy shine. Dense jet black, even in tone with quite good colour to the roots. Tail tapers evenly to rounded tip and is a little short to balance. Tail tapers evenly to “paintbrush” tip and is just short to balance. Relaxed, calm and contented, a very affectionate girl.
Res GCC. MILLWARD’S CH YOKOTA LUCIE LOCKETT. Lilac Tonkinese. 3/2/07.Very attractive girl, balanced and of good overall type. Slender elegant body is of very good weight, firm and well msucled with straight back, gently rounded chest and slender elegant well shaped legs ending in neat oval paws in proportion. Head forms medium wedge with good breadth to gently rounded muzzle showing defined whisker break and slightly rounded top between well spaced medium large ears, broad at the base and of good shape. Large lustrous rounded almond shaped eyes are set wide apart and at a slight slant, colour is a slightly bluish green. Very gentle curve to brow, slight break, chin is level and of fairly good depth. Fine medium length coat lies close to the body and has a smooth silky texture, in beautiful condition with a gleaming shine. Warm medium lilac, with even slighlty pinkish cast and good frosted effect to head and ears; darker tone on points merges to paler tone on body and paler still on under-parts, almost clear of marks showing only very faint smudes on knees. Tail tapers evenly to finer tip and just balances. Delightful temperament, calm, relaxed and very affectionate.
Original Foreign Grand Premier, Male:Two cats entered.
GPC. THOMSON’S PR CLASNOST LUKASHA. Russina Blue, 24/7/05.Handsome lad, mature and of very pleasing type. Long graceful body is of very good size, elegant and of very good weight, although slighlty lean in the flanks and slighlty bony along the spine, however feeling firm and well muscled with good foreign boning; gently rounded chest and slender elegant shapely limbs ending in compact oval paws in proportion. Head shows short wedge with quite well developed jowls, good breadth to muzzle and full prominent whisker pads. Flat top of head between medium large broad based ears, tall with pointed tip and set vertically to the head. Expressive almond shaped eyes are of very good size, set wide apart and at a slight slant, colour is medium green. In profile forehead shows straight line to upper edge of eye where it forms a distinctive angle to profile line which has a slight dip; chin is just level and of fairly good depth. Coat is of medium length, double and quite dense, fairly plush overall although not a good as could be, good texture except for slight harshness on lower back, in very good condition with a glistening shine. Medium to slightly dark blue grey is even in tone with good colour to the roots, distinct silvery sheen and appearing clear of marks. Tail tapers slightly to rounded tip and just balances. Rather unhappy out on the table, more relaxed in his pen but not totally happy.
2. Res withheld. RICE’S PR DIADEM MOODY BLUE. Blue Smoke Devon Rex. 28/3/05.Handsome boy who was very unhappy today and not at all keen to be handled. Long slender body is firm, well muscled and of very good weight, gently rounded chest and slender elegant shapely limbs ending in neat oval paws in proportion. Head show short broad wedge with good width to high cheeks and breadth to muzzle with defined whisker break and long curled whiskers. Quite large broad based ears are of good shape, spaced welll apart but not set quite low enough for perfection, very modest muffs and no tufts. Expressive large oval eyes are set wide apart and at a slight slant. Flat skull curves forward at brow, good stop, nose is a fraction long, chin is just level and of fairly good depth. Well covered with quite dense coat, hairs are rather fluffy and have hardly any curl except on a small areas on sides and flanks which show slight rippling, slight ripples alos on shoulders and top of forelegs, almost straight on back, sides, upper flanks, head and back of neck, very fine down on chest, throat and under-parts, very loose waves on tail. Tail tapers evenly to finer rounded tip and almost balances. Growled and hissed, not a happy bunny. Sorry to withhold, the texture and lack of wave to his coat was the principle reason, but I was also unable to check his bite.
Tiffanie Adult, Female:One girl entered.
1CC & BOB. BUSSEY’S TAHIRAH ROXANNE. Black Silver Shaded. 30/1/08.Very pretty girl who I first met as a kitten some months ago, now just adult she has matured and developed very well since then and shows very pleasing type. Slender lithe body is firm and well muscled, just a touch lean in the flanks, but of quite good weight for her medium size with straight back, correctly rounded chest and slender well shaped legs ending in neat oval paws in proportion with small toe-tufts. Head shows short wide wedge with very gently rounded top between well spaced medium ears, broad at the base and of good shape; furnished with short streamers and with tufts at ear-tips. Large lustrous chartreuse yellow eyes are of very good shape and set wide apart to give typical Burmese expression. Very gentle curve to brow, good break, nose is short and straight with leather just falling away at very tip; chin is just level and of fairly good depth. Coat is medium long, fine and silky in texture and lying flat to the body, flowing down sides to give fringing at lower edges, slight ruff, good plume to tail; shown in beautiful condition and well prepared with a gleaming sheen to her coat. Mantle light to medium shading is ebony black is evenly distributed over a sparkling silver ground, a few faint bars on legs, and faint well broken necklace; “M” and skullcap on forehead, attractive mascara effect to eyes surrounded by light spectacles, well defined pencilling on face. Tail is of good shape and just balances. Relaxed and very sweet natured.
Asian Self/Tortie Adult, Female:One girl entered, plus one to be considered for Best of Breed only.
1CC. ALGER-STREET’S TYPHA OLOROSO. Chocolate Self. 10/8/07.Pretty young lady of medium size and good overall type, although rather adolescent in appearance at present. Slender long, slightly lean body is sleek and of good weight for size, feeling firm and well muscled with straight back, gently rounded chest and slender elegant well shaped limbs ending in dainty oval paws in porportion. Head forms short wide wedge with slighlty rounded top between well spaced medium ears, broad at the base and of good shape. Lustrous large rich golden yellow eyes are of very good shape and set wide apart to give typical expression. Very gentle curve to brow, veyr good break, short straight nose and level chin of fairly good depth. Very close-lying coat is fine and of medium length, smooth and satiny in texture and in super condition with a glossy shine. Rich warm chestnut brown, even in tone, colour lightens significantly towards the roots, but is just about acceptable in a chocolate self, possibly just a hint of faint smudged marks on legs. Tail tapers evenly to “paintbrush” tip and length almost balances. Alert, lively and very friendly girl.
BOB to SELLMAN’S GR CH KINABALU SWEET SAPPHIRE.
Ocicat Adult, Female:One girl entered.
1CC & BOB. FLAY’S THICKTHORN TIKAMASALA. Lilac. 19/9/07.Attractive young lady of very pleasing type. Slender long body is of very good weight, feeling firm and well muscled with good under-lying foreign boning; level back, gently rounded chest and slender well shaped legs ending in neat oval paws in proportion. Head forms modified wedge with quite good breadth to muzzle with slight suggestion of “squareness” evident and moderate whisker pinch. Medium large broad based ears are of good shape with gently rounded tips, spaced well apart to form correct 45 degree angle between. Large lustrous rounded almond shaped eyes are rich yellow in colour and set wide apart and at a slight slant to give typical expression. Very gentle curve to brow, slight dip in profile line to nose, level chin is of fairly good depth. Close lying coat is of medium length, dense resilient texture coming in, feeling very slightly soft and present, but acceptable and in very good condition with a glossy shine. Pattern of warm medium lilac spots are evenly distributed over body and contrast against a warm pale dove grey agouti ground, “bulls-eyes” evident on sides and flanks, spine line is breaking up, double necklace is just broken, spots and broken bracelets on legs, ring along tail; “M” and complex scarab on forehead, lines over head, attractive mascara effect to eyes surrounded by lighter spectacles, well defined pencilling on cheeks. Tail is of good shape, tapering to rounded tip and is just short to balances. Shy girl out of her pen, happy and affectionate back in her bed.
Singapura Adult:One girl entered, plus a boy and girl to be considered for Best of Breed only.
1. CC withheld. JONES’S DRASNIAN LUCY SKY-DIAMONDS. 26/7/07.Pretty girl, but rather imature and adolescent looking considering she is seventeen months old. Long slender body is lean, almost thin and slightly bony, weight is acceptable for size and muscle tone is sound, gently rounded chest and slim elegant legs ending in dainty oval paws in proportion. Head shows rounded skull, slighlty lacking in width across cheek and fine in the muzzle with defined whisker break and fairly blunt nose. Medium large broad based ears are deep cupped and of good shape, held just wide of parallel when she is settled and alert. Large lustrous eyes are of very good shape, held well open and set wide apart and at a slight slant, colour is warm hazel yellow. Very gentle curve to brow, dip rather than a slight stop, nose is a touch long, chin recedes slightly and needs more depth. Fine close-lying coat is of medium length and has a smooth silky texture, in very good condition with a healthy shine. Well defined pattern of ticking in quite rich warm sepia brown is evenly distributed over pale ivory base, well broken yellow toned necklace, siverall well defined narrow inner-leg bars; “M” and scarab on forehead, mascara effect to eyes surrounded by lighter spectacles, “Cheetah” marks on face, warm salmon-tone to backs of ears. Tail tapers to blunt end with tiny fault at tip, lenght is a little short to balance. Noisy and very wriggly girl, swore, but was not difficult to handle.
BOB to SANDERSON’S CH JINNOMNI DRASNIAN SAKURA. 19/9/06.Very attractive mature girl, well developed and of good overall type. Slender compact body is balanced, of medium size and very good weight, feeling firm and well muscled with level back, gently rounded chest and slim, elegant, well shaped legs ending in neat dainty paws in proportion. Head shows rounded skull with good width to cheeks, short blunt nose and good breadth to muzzle with defined whisker break. Medium size ears are broad at the base, cupped and of good shape and held correctly just wide of parallel. Lovely large luminous greenish yellow eyes are of very good shape, held well open and set wide apart and at a slight slant to give typical alert expression. Very slight curve to brow, slight stop, chin is level and of fairly good depth. Coat is of medium length, fine and very close lying with a smooth silky texture, in super condition with a gleaming sheen. Good even well defined pattern of ticking in seal brown with a slight sepia tone over a very pale ivory ground, two bands of ticking clearly visible; slight spine line, well broken yellow toned necklace, several narrow inner leg bars and short smudged marks on knees. Cool tone to backs of ears with “thumb-print” marks and warm salmon tone only at tips, “M” and scarab on forehead, pretty mascara effect to eye surrounded by light spectacles, Cheetah marks on cheeks. Tail tapers to blunt tip and length just balances. Very calm, relaxed and sweet natured girl.
Devon Rex Neuter, Male:One cat present.
1. PC withheld. RICE’S PR DIADEM MOODY BLUE.
Devon Rex Neuter, Female:One girl entered for Best of Breed only.
BOB to EDMOND’S PR CHARNFIELD CHARMIAN. Silver Tabby. 13/9/04.Mature attractive girl of good overall type with distinct “pixy” look to her. Long slender body is well filled and nicely balanced, of very good weight and substance and feeling firm and well muscled; gently rounded chest and slender elegant well shaped legs ending in neat oval paws in proportion. Head forms short broad wedge with good width to high cheeks and breadth to quite strong gently rounded muzzle, showing whisker break and short stubby whiskers. Quite large wide based ears are of good shape and set wide apart, but could be set a touch lower for perfection; modest muffs and tiny tufts at tips. Large lustrous rounded almond shaped eyes are set wide apart and at a slight slant to give typical “wicked” expression. Flat skull curves forward at brow, fairly good stop, chin recedes a little and needs more depth. Well covered in fine dense coat, silky in texture with gentle curl to hairs giving regular waves that can be felt on the back, sides and flanks, ripples across shoulders, very shallow ripples down chest, and legs, sparse around throat and upper chest, fine down on tummy, loose waves along tail. Tail tapes evenly to finer tip and almost balances. Affectionate contented girl, relaxed and very good natured.
Asian Smoke or Burmilla Neuter, Male:Two boys entered.
1PC & BOB. HARBOTTLE-SEAR’S KARESAMA SILVER SEAPRINCE. Brown Shaded. 1/11/07.Very handsome young man, well balanced and mature and showing good type. Slender well filled body is of very good weight and substance, feeling firm and muscular with level back, gently rounded chest and slender shapely limbs ending in compact oval paws in proportion. Head forms short wide wedge with slightly rounded top between well spaced medium ears, broad at the base and of good shape. Large lustrous yellow chartruese eyes are of very good shape and set wide apart to give typical Burmese expression. Very gentle curve to brow, very good break, short straight nose and level chin of fairly good depth. Coat is of medium length, quite fine overall, just a little thicker on the back, close-lying with a good satiny texture and in superb condition displaying a gleaming shine. Mantle of light to medium shading in warm seal brown is evenly distributed over a sparkling silver base, a few smudges on legs, attractive mascara effect to eyes surrounded by light spectacles, defined pencilling on face. Tail tapers evenly to rounded tip and just balances. Friendly and very contented boy who took it all in his stride and showed himself well.
2. NAPPER’S ADSETSH CHESTERFIELD. Brown Smoke. 4/7/07.Large handsome lad, mature and of very pleasing type and well worthy of a Certificate today. Long slender well filled body is heavy and of very good substance, firm and muscular with straight back, gently rounded chest and slender shapely legs ending in compact oval paws in proportion. Head shows short wide wedge with slightly rounded top between well spaced medium ears of good shape. Large lustrous yellow chartruese eyes are of very good shape and set wide apart to give typical expression. Very gentle curve to brow, very good break, nose leather falls away at tip, chin is level and of fairly good depth. Medium length coat is quite fine, a little thick on the back, but lies very close and has good satiny texture, in super condition with a glossy shine. Mantle of rich warm sable brown over a clear silver base with silver extending just over half way up hair shafts giving just a hint of bleed through in places, but overall has good appearance of a typical Smoke, very faint ghost tabby marks on legs and “clown” marks on face. Tail tapers evenly to rounded tip and is a little short to balance. Slightly sleepy boy, very relaxed and easy to handled.
Singapura Neuter, Male:One boy entered.
WNH. LANE’S PR DRASNIAN RAFFLES JEWELS. 26/5/07.Unfortunately this boy was having none of it today and would not let me touch him, let alone handle him sufficiently to assess him for this certificate. A shame, and hopefully he was just having an off day and will be more ameniable in the future.
Chocolate Burmese Adult, Female:One girl entered.
1CC & BOB. PEED’S FERARA TERALINA. 25/1/08.Pretty young lady, developing well and of good overall type, she just needs a little more time to reach her full potential. Comppact slender body is of medium size, very good weight for size and feeling firm and well muscled, straight back, gently rounded chest and slender well shaped legs ending inneat oval feet in proportion. Head shows short wide wedge with slightly rounded top between well spaced medium size ears, broad at the base and of good shape. Large lustrous warm yellow chartruese eyes are of very good shape and set wide apart to give typical Burmese expression. Very gentle curve to brow, very good break, short straight nose, chin is level and of fairly good depth. Fine very close lying coat of medium length has a smooth satiny texture, in very good condition with a glistening shine. Warm even pale to medium milk chocolate, quite rich in tone, very faint smudge just visible on each knee. Tail tapers evenly to “paintbrush” tip, just short to balance. Very affectionate girl, on the edge of call today.
Lilac Burmese Adult, Male:One cat entered.
1CC. LOWE’S RUSELLA OCEANUS. 14/1/07.Handsome young man of pleasing type, developing nicely, but needing a little more time to fill out and mature fully. Long slender body is sleek, lithe and well muscled, feeling firm and of very good weight with straight back, gently rounded chest and slender shapely limbs ending in compact oval paws in proportion. Short wide wedge-shaped head, a touch fine in the muzzle, with slightly rounded top between well spaced medium large ears, broad at the base and of good shape. Large expressive palish yellow chartreuse eyes are of very good shape and set wide apart. Very slightly curve to brow, good break, nose is a touch long, chin is level and of fairly good depth. Coat is fine and close-lying, satiny in texture and in very good conditon with a healthy sheen. Warm medium dove grey, even in tone with good frosted effect to head and ears, but lacking pinkish cast. Tail is of good shape and just short to balance. Firendly boy, although more intent on cleaning himself.
Lilac Burmese Adult, Female:A super class with three well matched girls entered, plus one to be considered for Best of Breed only.
1CC. BONE’S SYKRIS EYE CANDY. 18/8/07.Mature attractive girl, as stylish as her name would suggest and of good overall type. Slender lithe body is well balanced and of very good weight and substance, feeling firm and well muscled with straight back, correctly rounded chest and slender well shaped legs ending in neat oval paws in proportion. Head shows short wide wedge, blunt in the muzzle, with slightly rounded top between well spaced medium sizes ears, broad at the base and of good shape. Large lustrous yellow chartreuse eyes are of very good shape and set wide apart to give typical Burmese expression. Very slight curve to brow, very good break, short straight nose; chin is level and of fairly good depth. Coat is of medium length, fine and very close lying and feeling smooth and satiny; shown in super condition with a gleaming shine. Warm even medium dove grey, slight pinkish cast just discernable in hall light, very attractive frosted effect to head and ears. Tail tapers evenly to “paintbrush” tip, just a fraction short to balance. Relaxed, very affectionate girl, who showed herself to advantage.
RANSOM’S CH MAINMAN KISSTASTIC. 8/7/07.Another mature attractive girl of good overall type. ~Well filled slender body is of very good weight and substance, firm and muscular to the touch with level back, gently rounded chest and slender well shaped legs ending in neat oval paws in proportion. Head shows short wide wedge with slightly rounded top and well spaced medium large ears of good shape. Large lustrous yellow chartreuse eyes are of very good shape and set wide apart to give typical expression. Very slight curve to brow, good break, tiny bump on nose, chin is level and of fairly good depth. Fine close-lying coat is of medium length, smooth and satiny in texture, in super condition with a gleaming sheen. Warm medium dove grey, even in tone, but difficult to see pinkish cast in hall light, good frosted effect to head and ears. Tail tapers to rounded tip and is just short to balance. Good natured girl, but a little shy today.
3. ALGER-STREET’S CH TYPHA DAISYCHAIN. 23/4/07.Pretty girl of medium size and very pleasing type. Compact slender body is balanced, lithe and well muscled, of very good weight and substance with straight back, gently rounded chest and slim well shaped legs ending in neat oval feet in proportion. Head shows short wide wedge, quite blunt in the muzzle with very gently rounded top between well spaced medium ears, broad at the base and of good shape. Lovely large lustrous eyes are rich golden yellow in colour, very good shape and set wide apart to give typical Burmese expression. Brow is a touch flat, very good break, short straight nose, chin is level and of fairly good depth. Medium length coat is a touch long on the back, but fine and close lying with a good satiny texture, in super condition with a gleaming shine. Warm even medium dove grey, slight pinkish cast just discernable, good frosted effect to head and ears; some discolouration to fur on tummy around nipples. Tail tapers to “paintbrush” tip and is a little short to balance. Very affectionate girl, full of purrs.
BOB to BONE’S CH SYKRIS DEJA VEUX. 31/7/06.Very attractive girl, mature and of good type; looking very similar to the winner, but just a little more “finished” in overall appearance. Well balanced slender body is lithe, firm and muscular, of very good weight and substance with straight back, correctly rounded chest and slender well shaped limbs ending in neat spoon-shaped feet in proportion. Head forms short wide wedge, blunt in the muzzle, with slightly rounded top between well spaced medium large ears, broad at the base and of good shape. Lovely large lustrous yellow chartreuse eyes are of very good shape and set wide apart to give lovely Burmese expression. Very gentle curve to brow, very good break, short straight nose and level chin of fairly good depth. Medium length coat is fine and very close lying with a smooth silky texture, in beautiful condition with a glistening sheen. Warm medium dove grey, even in tone with slight pinkish cast and very attractive frosting to head, ears and limbs. Tail tapers evenly to “paintbrush” tip and is a fraction short to balance. Contented, affectionate girl who took it all in her stride.
A C Burmese Kitten – Not Bred by Exhibitor:Six kittens present.
1. MAY’S ARABRAB TOWUNGA. 22/3/08.Handsome young man who is developing well, of good overall type and very promising. Well filled slender body is of very good size and weight, firm and well muscled with straight back, gently rounded chest and slender well shpaed legs ending in compat oval paws in proportion. Head shows short wide wedge with slightly rounded top and well spaced medium large broad based ears of good shape. Lovely large lustrous rich amber yellow eyes are of very good shape and set wide apart to give typical Burmese expression. Very gentle curve to brow, very good break, short straight nose and level chin of fairly good depth. Fine close-lying coat is of smooth satiny texture and in superb condition displaying a glossy shine. Warm soft medium blue grey, even in tone with good silvery edges to head, ears and limbs. Tail tapers evenly to “paintbrush” tip and almost balances. Very relaxed friendly boy, who showed himself well.
2. GLANVILLE-MORRIS’S TYPHA FABERGE. 3/4/08.Handsome Lilac boy, of very good size and weight for almost eight months and of very pleasing type. Well filled slender body is firm and well muscled with level back, gently rounded chest and slender shapely legs ending in compact oval paws in proportion. Head forms short wide wedge, quite blunt in the muzzle with genlty rounded top and well spaced medium size ears of good shape. Lustrous large yellow chartreuse eyes of very good shape and set wide apart, showing typical Burmese expression. Very slight curve to brow, very good break, chin is level and of fairly good depth. Medium length to coat, quite fine, but a touch long on the back, however lies close to the body and has a good satiny texture; in very good condition with a gleaming sheen. Medium dove grey, warm and even in tone with good frosting to head and ears. Tail tapers to finer rounded tip and is a little short to balance. A little shy today, but very sweet natured.
3. THOMPSON’S TYPHA HOPEAND SERENITY. 9/4/08.
A V Foreign Adult – Not Bred by Exhibitor:Eight cats present.
1. SELLMAN’S GR CH KINABALU SWEET SAPPHIRE.
2. SANDERSON’S CH JINNOMNI DRASNIAN SAKURA.
Extra 2, RICE’S DIADEM DEMELZA. Female Black Tortie Smoke Devon Rex. 27/12/07.
3. PEARCE’S CH SILLOC SERGIE. Male Russian Blue. 13/5/03.
A V Foreign Radius Adult:The cat entered.
1. LORENZO’S ARCHENZO MILLY MOLLY. Female Brown Tortie Tabby Tonkinese. 2/4/07.Pretty young lady of very pleasing type, who has matured nicely since I last saw her. Elegant slender body is balanced, lithe and well muscled, of very good weight and substance with gently rounded chest and well shaped elegant slender legs ending in neat oval feet in proportion. Head shows medium wedge with good breadth to gently rounded muzzle and defined whisker break. Medium large broad based ears are of good shape and spaced well apart. Expressive large lustrous eyes are shaped like rounded almonds and set wide apart and at a slight slant, colour is slightly bluish green. Very gentle curve to brow, gentle break, straight nose and level chin of fairly good depth. Lovely fine tight fitting coat has a silky smooth texture in beautiful condition with a gleaming sheen. Well defined pattern of ticking in rich medium brown mixed with rich medium tangerine red is evenly distributed over warm pale beige and very pale tangerine, points are very slightly darker and richer in tone and merge very subtly to slightly lighter tone on the body, well broken necklace and multiple narrow bars on legs. “M” and complex scarab on forehead, attractive mascara effect to eyes and light spectacles, well defined penciling on face. Tail tapers evenly to finer tip and is a little short to balance. Very talkative, affectionate and demanding, a very sweet natured girl.
2. ALGER-STREET’S CH TYPHAST HURRICANE.
3. ALGER-STREET’S TYPHAST GENEROUS-SPIRIT. Female Silver Bengal. 11/6/07.
A V Foreign Kitten – Bred by Exhibitor, Female:Seven kittens present.
1. MCCARTEN’S AGAPIMOU BLACK PANDORA. Bombay. 27/3/08.Pretty girl who has matured and improve significantly since I last judged her, looking better balanced and of very promising type. Long slender elegant body is lithe, firm and well muscled, of very good size and weight for her eight months; straight back, gently rounded chest and slender shapely elegant legs ending in neat oval paws in proportion. Head forms balanced short wide wedge with slightly rounded top between well spaced medium large ears, broad at the base and of good shape. Large lustrous rich golden yellow eyes are of very good shape and set wide apart to give typical expression. Very gentle curve to brow, good break, chin is level and of reasonably good depth. Fine and very close lying coat is of medium length, super smooth satiny texture and in very good condition with a glossy shine. Dense jet black, even in tone with acceptable colour to the roots considering age and season. Tail is of good shape, tapering to finer “paintbrush” tip and just balances. Full of purrs – a very affectionate girl.
2. CHAPPLE’S ANTIKPATINA PRUNELLA. Brown Tabby Tonkinese. 13/8/08.Pretty baby gorl of very pleasing type. Elegant slender body is firm and well muscled, of good size and weight for her age with straight back, gently rounded chest and elegant well shaped limbs ending in neat oval feet in proportion. Head forms medium wedge with good width to gently rounded muzzle showing defined whisker break. Well spaced medium large ears are broad at the base and of good shape. Large lustrous slightly bluish green eyes are shaped like rounded almonds and set wide apart and at a slight slant. Very gentle curve to brow, very slight break, chin is level and of fairly good depth. Good coat texture for age, fine and close lying and feeling smooth and silky; in superb condition with a glossy shine. Warm medium brown Classic pattern is slighlty blurred, with butterfly partially visible and oysters just evident on flanks, pattern contrast against warm pale beige ground, slightly darker tone to points merges subtlely to slightly lighter tone on body; broken bracelet on legs and broken rings on tail. “M” and scarab on forehead, very attractive facilal markings. Tail of good shape almost balances. Delightful temperament, a real sweetie.
3. RICHARD’S TONKAHOLICS MIMI LAMINX. Blue Tonkinese. 4/7/08.
Foreign Aristocrat Neuter:Four cats entered.
1. HUTCHIN’S KEVALESJONDOR JOVI. Male Silver Egyptian Mau. 10/5/07.A handsome mature lad, well grown and of good overall type. Long slender graceful body is of very good weight, firm and muscular to the touch, gently rounded chest and elegant well shaped limbs ending in compact rounded paws in proportion. Head shows balanced medium wedge with good breadth to gently rounded muzzle and uniform width to nose; ears of medium size and good shape are spaced well apart. Large lustrous rounded almond shape eyes are set wide apart under level brows to give desired “worried” expression, gooseberry green in colour with slight yellow cast just evident. Coat is developing well with dense resilient texture coming in nicely and feeling smooth and silky; in super condition with a glossy shine. Pattern of dark charcoal grey spots is quite distinct and contrasts well against a clear sparkling silver ground. Spine line breaking up nicely, bars and spots on legs, broken necklace; “M” and scarab on forehead, attractive mascara effect to eyes, faint facial markings. Tail is of good shape and is just short to balance. A shy boy, rather nervous of the large crowds of people around him, just wanted to hide in his bed.
2. RAVENSCROFT’S GOLUBOI OVERCHSKI. Male Russian Blue. 2/12/06.Mature handsome lad of pleasing type. Long slender body is graceful, firm and muscular, of good weight and substance with gently rounded chest and slender elegant shapely legs ending in neat oval paws in proportion. Head shows short wedge with good breadth to muzzle and prominent whisker pads; flat top between medium large ears, which are broad at the base and fairly tall with pointed tips; held just a little low and not quite set vertical to the head. Expressive mid green eyes are oval is shape and set well apart and at a slight slant. Flat brow is straight to top of eye, forming distinct angle with profile line to nose, slight dip in profile line; level chin is of reasonably good depth. Double coat is of medium length, plush in texture but feels just a little coarse on the lower back, in very good condition with a gleaming silvery sheen. Medium to slightly dark blue grey colour is even in tone, a few ghost rings visible on tail. Tail tapers gently to slightly finer tip and almost balances. Shy at first, but very friendly when he gets to know you.
Extra 2. FRANKLIN’S JENALL MERLIN. Male Brown Spotted Bengal. 15/3/05.
3. MILLER’S DRASNIAN BEIBHINN. Female Snow Spotted Bengal.
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