SUPREME SHOW MS MARIA CHAPMAN 22.11.08
Thank you for the kind invitation to judge with some lovely cats. A real headache judging the 21 cats for Best of Variety Foreign Adult, with some cats of very high standard in the running. A big thank you to my stewards, Peter Williams, Amanda Lachlan & Vivienne Rice – a tiring day for them but I do appreciate all their help. Also thank you to Simon and his team for the calm atmosphere in the running of the ring – well done.
CORNISH REX IMP GR/GRAND PREMIER MALE: A lovely class – thank you.
BOB & UK GR PC ARNOLD’S IMP GR PR PAPAVER PROMETHEUS (33 31s). Alert lad, with good overall expression. Large ears of good shape and set, wide at base with rounding to tips. Oval eyes of good shape and set. Balanced wedge, flattening to skull curving gently at brow. Virtually straight line to nose in profile, would like a stronger chin, level bite. Slim elegant body of good weight, feel and size, slim long legs and neat small paws. Tight waves to short coat of very good texture and dense, in very good condition. Tail of good shape and length, fine and tapering. Tai is well covered, just a little harsh to the touch at base. A worried lad but handles well and poses well in pen when settled.
2. ARNOLD’S IMP GR PR PAPAVER PARIS (33 31s). Talkative, alert lad. Ears of good shape but rather mobile today and holding slightly lower than would like, good width at base. Large eyes, tending to round some of the time. Flattening to skull curving gently at brow. Slight dip to nose line in profile, level chin but would like more depth. Lovely weight and feel to elegant body with long, slim legs and small oval paws. Superb coat with lovely tight waves, short and dense and in super condition, lovely texture. Tail of good shape being fine and tapering, coat covers, just a small area where slightly sparse and course at base, small invisible pip to end. A gentle lad, a little worried today, but handled well.
3. BOWER’S UK & IMP GR PR GREMACA MEATLOAF (33 36). An elderly gentleman being 13.5 years old now, who was eager to come out to see us. Poses well. Ears of good set and shape with rounding to tips. Flattening to skull with rounding to brow. Good shape and expression to eyes of good size, gentle rounding to muzzle. Profile shows a virtually straight line, would like more depth to chin, still some small front teeth evident, level bite. Slim body of medium size and of good weight, slim legs and neat paws. Coat has tight waves and covers well, a little untidy now around top of hind legs and base of tail, a little flat and long on spine line. Tail is thin and tapers. A gentle lad who handles so well.
4. HUMMERSTON’S CH & GRP PR CHRISAN CAMELOTT (33 31s). A gentle lad, interested in all around. Large ears of good shape, wide at base and does hold them well most of the time but seemed a little unsettled. Large eyes which were rather round today, muzzle showing a pinch, flattening to skull with rounding to brow. Profile shows a slight bump to nose line, would like a stronger chin, level bite. Slim, elegant body of medium size, long slim legs and neat paws. Tight waves to coat of very good texture which covers well, and is short and dense. Tail is thin in shape and tapers, slightly sparse in coat at base, but otherwise well covered and waved. A gentle, well behaved lad, a little timid but handled, in lovely condition.
CORNISH REX IMP GR/GRAND PREMIER FEMALE:
UK GR PC ARNOLD’S UK GR CH & IN GR PR PAPAVER CASSIOPEIA (33 31s). Well proportioned girl with gentle expression. Neat head of good length with gentle rounding to muzzle. Ears of good shape and set, perhaps could be a little larger for perfection. Good line to
nose in profile with level chin and bite. Slim, elegant and dainty body of good muscle and weight, slim long legs and neat paws. Tail is slim and tapering and generally well covered. Coat is in very good condition, dense and of very good texture. Coat covers well and has tight waves and ripples. A pretty gentle girl who poses so well. Ran close for BOB – in fine condition for her 10.5 years.
DEVON REX IMP GR/GRAND PREMIER MALE: UK GR PC not awarded.
1. MARSHALL’S GR PR MAGICAL MISTERFANTASTIC (33a36b). A gentle timid lad, happier hiding in pen. Flattening to skull between large ears, with muffs, wide at base and of good set. Short wedge, showing broad strong muzzle with a whisker break. Wedge is wide at eye level with eyes of good size and oval in shape. Profile shows a stop, chin very shallow and set back, untidy teeth. Body of good weight and feel with strong slim legs and neat oval paws. Coat is regrowing at present and therefore lacking in density and waving on most of body. Coat is generally of good texture but a little harsh on spine where there are some guard hairs. Tail is thick in shape, well covered, needs more length.
DEVON REX IMP GR/GRAND PREMIER FEMALE:
BOB & UK GR PC MACDONNELL’S CH & IMP GR PR BOUNTIFUL PEEKABOO (33a36). Composed girl with good expression. A gentle girl who enjoys the attention. Flattening to skull between ears of good shape with tufts, of good set but would ideally like a little larger in size. Large expressive eyes of good oval shape, set and expression. Short wedge is wide at eye level, showing whisker break, broad muzzle, short curly whiskers. Profile shows a stop but would like a stronger chin. Body of good size and weight, slightly plump now, slim long legs with neat oval paws. Lovely texture to coat which covers well, except on tummy where there is down, lacking a little density around neck but well covered and waving evident. Tight waves on body, a couple of guard hairs at base of spine. Tail is well covered and waved, would like more length. A lovely girl who handles and behaves so well, a pleasure to judge.
2. WARRENER’S GR PR PERIBROOK SNOWDROP (33a40 18). A pretty girl. Flattening to skull between ears with tufts, would like wider at base. Large oval eyes of good set with good width between. Wedge very wide at eye level, whisker break to muzzle. Profile shows a stop, chin slightly set back and would like deeper, level bite. Slim body of good weight with long strong legs and neat oval paws. Dense coat of good texture and covers, except for an area on her tummy but down in present. Lovely ripples to coat in good condition. Tail is covered, tapers to end and of good length. A relaxed girl who handled and behaved well.
3. MARSHALL’S GR PR LORRENTINO CRISTAL SPARKLE (33a 14). This girl really lives up to her name having a sparkling white coat in super condition. Flattening to skull between ears of good set but could be wider at base. Eyes of good shape, wedge wide at eye level. Muzzle shows a slight whisker break, profile shows a stop but chin needs to be stronger. Weighty, firm body, slightly plump, with strong shape to legs and neat oval paws. Super texture to coat with very good waving and covers well, in very good condition. Tail is well covered, but needs more length. A pretty girl, not overly happy out of pen, has spirit.
4. BRYANT’S GR PR BOUNTIFUL XDIRECTORY (33a 36). Dainty, neat girl, composed in pen. Flattening to skull between large ears, with tufts, wide at base and of good set. Short wedge is wide at eye level, with large eyes of good shape and set, good expression. Whisker break to muzzle with fair stop to profile, needs more
depth to chin. Dainty, slim body of good weight with slim long legs and dainty paws. Coat generally covers well, sparser on tummy and density developing around neck, coat on body is of good texture and waved. Tail of good length and well covered. A spirited lady.
DEVON REX PREMIER FEMALE: PC not awarded.
1. WELFARE’S PR REXIRU SILVER SPIRIT (33a 30s). Alert lass, still to mature, has good expression when relaxed. Dainty short wedge with large ears which are wide at base and of good shape with tufts, flattening to skull between. Large eyes of good set, sometimes held a little full. Slight whisker break to muzzle of good breadth. Profile shows a fair stop, slight bump to nose, chin is shallow and recedes, slightly untidy teeth. Slim body, a little light in weight at present, slim legs and neat oval paws. Coat is regrowing and generally covers, down on lower tummy, but lacking density and patchy in areas where waving is still to develop. Tail is well covered. A wriggly lass, still maturing.
DEVON REX PRE-PREMIER MALE: PC not awarded.
1. HALL’S JONSCOTT ZAZU (33a 31as). Cheeky lad. Slight flattening to brow, ears of good shape with tufts, would like lower in set. Large oval eyes but would like more slant to outer edge of ears. Slight whisker break to wedge with blunt muzzle. Profile shows a fair stop, level chin but needs more depth, bite is undershot. A weighty body of good size with strong legs and neat oval paws. Coat covers well and generally well waved on body. Coat is dense and of good texture, except is coarse on tail. Tail is well covered, would like more length. In good condition but a little unhappy to be handled. An attractive lad, but eye set lacking typical Devon expression.
DEVON REX PRE-PREMIER FEMALE: PC not awarded.
1. MCRAE’S VELVAREX AMLACH (33a 30e). Young, sweet girl, interested in all around. Lovely temperament. Slight flattening to skull between medium sized ears, with tufts, need to be lower in set and wider at base. Slightly full oval shape to large eyes, needing more slant to outer edge of ears. Showing whisker break to muzzle, which is a little long at present. Would like more stop to profile and stronger chin. Slim body of fair weight, slim legs and neat paws. Coat covers well and is dense, showing ripples on body. Coat is longer on spine, lying flat and showing some looser waving, coarse to the touch on spine, good texture elsewhere on body. Tail is well covered, slightly coarse to the touch. A gentle girl, still to mature, being just under a year old.
CORNISH REX KITTEN MALE:
1 & BOB DESOLLA’S INDASIA PHANTOMOFTHEOPERA (33 17). A well developed relaxed lad. Large ears of good shape with rounding to tips, good set being rather high on head. Eyes a little full in shape some of the time. Slight pinch at present to gently rounded muzzle. Virtually straight line to nose line in profile, level chin could be deeper, level bite. Slim, elegant and muscular body of good weight and feel, long slim legs and neat oval paws. Lovely texture to coat, silky and well waved, covers well. Long tapering tail is well covered. Lovely temperament and in fine condition. Lovely boy.
CORNISH REX KITTEN FEMALE:
1. DAVIES’ INDASIA ELWING STARDUST (33 40 6). Pretty girl, posing well. Alert and interested in all around. Lovely shape to large ears with rounding to tips, of good set. Gentle rounding to muzzle, slight pinch at present. Eyes a little round in shape when alert. Slight bump to nose line in profile, level chin but would like more depth, level bite. Dainty, slim body, elegant and of good weight for size, long slim legs and neat oval paws. Very good texture to silky coat which is well waved and covers well. Tail is thin and
tapering, well covered. Delightful nature – a joy to handle and in lovely condition. Litter sister to male I see from the catalogue, two nice kittens.
DEVON REX KITTEN MALE:
1 & BOB MACDONNELL’S BOUNTIFUL TONY ORNOTTOBY (33a 30bs). Good expression to this alert lad. Flattening to skull between ears which are wide at base and of good set with tufts. Wedge is wide at eye level, oval eyes are large and of good set and expression. Slight whisker break, breadth to muzzle, slight stop to profile and would like a stronger chin, level bite. Lovely weight and feel to body of good size, slim legs and oval paws. Very good density and waving to coat which covers well. Very good texture generally to coat, just a little coarse on spine where there are a few guard hairs and on tail. Tail of good length and well covered. In good condition.
DEVON REX KITTEN FEMALE:
1. DEAN’S GIMBUS ARABELA (33a 14c). Sweet, dainty girl. Dainty short wedge with large ears of good shape and set wide at base, with slight tufts. Wedge is wide at eye level with large oval eyes of good set. Wedge shows a whisker break and breadth to muzzle. Profile shows a dip rather than a stop, chin is shallow and recedes. Slim body of good weight for size, long slim legs and neat oval paws. Sparkling white coat with density developing, tight waves coming to areas of body, down on tummy. Tail tapers to end, well covered and waved. In lovely condition with a delightful temperament. Pretty girl.
2. BRYNES’ BOUNTIFUL MAISIE MAY (33a 30ns). Dainty girl, alert and interested in all around. Ears of good shape with tufts, good set and wide at base, perhaps could be a little larger in size. Oval eyes of good set and size. Muzzle shows a whisker break, blunt muzzle, short whiskers. In profile needs more stop, chin is shallow and could be firmer, level bite. Slim, muscular body of good weight and feel. Slim long legs and neat oval paws. Coat covers well and density developing, as is the waving. Good texture generally, just a little course at base of spine. Tail is well covered and of good length. A well behaved girl.
EYGPTIAN MAU KITTEN MALE:
1. BATESON’S NEWKINGDOM ULYSSES (78 30s). Alert lad, poses well. Gentle lad in lovely condition with lovely expression. Gentle rounding to top of head with medium sized ears of good shape and set. Rounded almond shape to eyes of good set, inner green rim developing. Gentle contour to profile with level chin of medium depth. Good breadth between eyes with good uniform breadth to nose, showing slight pinch to muzzle at present. Body of good size and weight, graceful and of medium length. Good shape to muscular, slim legs and oval paws. Very good definition to black markings on mid silver base, good texture developing and lovely sheen. Tail is well marked and of good shape, medium length.
EYGPTIAN MAU KITTEN FEMALE:
1 & BOB WICKS’ MEMPHIS AFRIKAISI (78 30s). Alert, cheeky girl, chatted away but not phased about anything around. Medium sized ears of good shape and set, slight rounding to top of head. Rounded almond shape to eyes of good size, green colour developing. Gentle rounding to muzzle. Gentle contour to profile with level chin. Good weight and feel to body, slim and graceful, with well shaped legs and oval paws. Dark grey and charcoal spots and markings of good definition of pale silver coat, good texture coming having resilience. Tail is well marked and of good shape and length. A chatty girl in good condition, with good temperament and poses so well. I understand she went on to become Best of Variety, many congratulations.
2. ANDERSON-KEEBLE’S NEWKINGDOM AZIZA (78 30s). Pretty girl, alert and with good expression. Handled well. Gentle rounding to top of head with slightly large ears of good set and shape. Good rounded almond shape to eyes of good size with good width between, green inner rim developing. Gentle rounding to muzzle, slight pinch at present. Very slight contour to profile, level medium depth chin. Slim body of medium size, good weight, with good shape to legs and oval paws. Very good definition of black spots and markings, good shine to coat, sleek and close lying, and in good condition. Tail is well marked but would like longer to be medium in length, of good shape. Slightly nervous, but tannoy was rather loud.
BROWN SPOTTED BENGAL KITTEN MALE:
1 & BOB BOLLON’S WOTHORPE AGA KHAN. Well developed, noisy lad. Rounding to top of head with ears of good shape and set, of good size. Hazel tone to rounded almond eyes, would ideally like larger in size but were more open after being out of the pen and alert. Well developed muzzle of good breadth. Profile shows a curve to noseline with level medium depth chin. Well developed body of good weight and feel, well shaped legs and rounded paws. Dense coat of good texture, with well defined black markings and spots, including arrowheads. Glitter to coat with a golden base, spotted belly. Tail is well marked, would like thicker in shape and shorter in length. In lovely condition – not happy out of pen.
BROWN SPOTTED BENGAL KITTEN FEMALE:
1. PHILLIPS’ MELKELTER MISSLEPIDINA. Lovely coat with very good definition of pattern. Slight rounding to top of head with slightly large ears of good shape. Hazel eyes of rounded almond shape, of good size. Good breadth to well defined muzzle, would like more curve to profile, level chin. Good texture to coat with lovely glitter and mid brown markings, including arrowheads, on pale golden base, spotted belly. Very good size and weight to well developed body. Good markings to tail, ideally would like a little thicker in shape. A delightful temperament, enjoyed the attention and in lovely condition. Very close for BOB, on another day could well reverse the decision.
2. LEWIS’ PENTRANCH GRAFFITI MAGIC. Timid, apprehensive lass, a little overawed but handled well. Medium sized ears, held a little high at present, better when relaxed, slight rounding to top of head. Rounded almond eyes, breadth developing to muzzle. Profile shows a curve to noseline, rounding at nose leather, medium depth to chin. Weighty body of good size with good shape to legs and paws. Tail of good shape and length, well marked. Mid brown markings and spots to coat, showing agouti to base of pale golden colour. Coat is soft in texture and dense. Good temperament and in good condition.
3. EDWARDS’ FOXHOLM PAPRIKA. Dainty girl, composed in pen. Gentle rounding to top of head, ears of good set, shape and size. Hazel green eyes of rounded almond shape. Good breadth to muzzle, slight nose break to profile. Slim body, a little light in weight and would like bigger for her 7 months, good shape to well marked legs down to neat rounded paws. Coat is of good texture, shows glitter and well defined dark brown markings and spots, spotted belly. Well marked tail. Unfortunately unable to assess her fully as did not want to handle her further as she was not happy to have her mouth touched.
4. BENNETT’S AFFECTIONATE CALLIDORA. Neat girl, lovely definition of pattern. Dainty head with gentle rounding to top, small ears of good shape. Hazel green eyes of rounded almond shape. Profile shows a
gentle curve, chin is set back and shallow, bite is overshot. Medium sized girl of good weight with good shape to legs which are well marked down to paws. Super definition to coat pattern showing arrowheads, lovely spotting to tummy and glitter to coat. Tail is well marked, has a defect towards the end. A little unhappy out of pen but handled. In lovely condition, a pretty girl. Her bite and the tail fault were the reasons for this placing.
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