GCCF Judge Show Critiques - Brenda Pearce - Balinese Siamese Cat Club Show 2009

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GCCF Judge Show Critiques - Brenda Pearce - Balinese Siamese Cat Club Show 2009

Written by Neil

Wednesday, 29 July 2009

BALINESE & SIAMESE CAT CLUB – 18 JULY 2009 – BRENDA PEARCE

Lovely show with a very good entry and some superb cats to judge. Many thanks to Sylvia and the Committee for inviting me, and working so hard to make the day successful which I am sure it was. My grateful thanks also to Jo Hudson who stepped in to steward for me at the last minute. Although quite new to the job, Jo handled all the cats and paperwork superbly – I was very impressed! I hope you enjoyed your day as much as I did Jo and will steward again for me soon.

OPEN CLASSES

AC BALINESE/SIAMESE GRAND CHAMPION MALE

GR CH, ARMSTRONG’S CH JOHPAS RED ROUE. (32a) 19.10.07.

Red Point Siamese. Excellent type and style – I was thrilled to hear that this certificate made him up to Grand. Superb strong wedge head with lovely size to wide based ears, beautifully set to follow the lines of his wedge. Strong profile, good chin, level bite. Gorgeous eyes and expression – deep vivid blue in colour. Long well muscled body, tall and very elegant in stature. Whip tail needs an extra inch – just a tiny bit of stud tail at the base which he has had treated. Bright red/gold points well matched on his ears mask and tail. Some colour on his legs which, as one would expect, was paler in tone. Un-shaded warm white body – contrast excellent – his coat a touch long but of good texture and well prepared. Gentle temperament – beautifully presented - congratulations on his further achievement later in the day – Best Exhibit no less!!

RES, MARTIN’S GR CH GLENTHORNE CONSTANTINE. (24) 14.12.05.

Seal Point Siamese. A very handsome and mature gentleman with a truly wonderful temperament. Strong long wedge head, tiny pinch to muzzle, large wide based ears beautifully set and flared. Very good strong profile, chin goes back a bit, the bite acceptable. Bright vivid blue oriental eyes – lovely expression. Long hard and muscular body with elegant neckline and long strong legs. Good whip tail. Very dark well matched seal points – just warm enough. Body shaded but still with plenty of contrast – his coat beautifully short and close. Looking most regal relaxing in his double pen.

AC BALINESE/SIAMESE GRAND CHAMPION FEMALE

GR CH, PUMMELL’S CH FURRYFACE ATHENA. (32/3) 8.11.06.

Chocolate Tabby Point Siamese. A very attractive and mature looking queen. Strong even wedge head with large wide based and well set ears. Very good straight profile, deep firm chin, spot on level bite – lovely clean and sparkling white teeth. Lovely expression and excellent oriental shape and set to her eyes which although show good depth of blue, perhaps could be a touch more intense. Mid length body firm and well toned, slim legs, good whip tail with clear rings for about ½ the length. Mid chocolate tabby markings which ideally could be a touch warmer, but they were all well defined. Good thumb prints. Clear M, single cheek ribbons and pin prick whisker spots to her mask. Paler leg bars and arm bands. Lightly shaded ivory body - superb short, close fitting coat – beautifully prepared. Excellent presentation – congratulations on making her up to Grand today.

RES W/H, 2 SIBLEY’S CH ABICASA PRINCESS ABIGAILLE. (24n) 13.2.07.

Caramel Point Siamese. A lovely big strong queen - very impressive for both type and substance. Strong wedge head with large ears, wide at the base and very well set. Near straight profile, firm chin, level bite. Slightly full dark blue eyes. Long strong body, lovely feel to her. Long strong legs. Long tapered tail. My problem was with her colour which, given the day light available in this hall, was certainly open to conjecture. The points were a very dark blue tone, well matched on ears and mask, the tail darker, but showing no sign of the sludgy brownish overtones I would expect to see in a mature Caramel Point. Body heavily shaded giving little contrast – her coat of superb texture, very short and close. Presentation and temperament both excellent.

CHOCOLATE POINT SIAMESE ADULT

CC W/H, 1 GRAY’S LYNNOX KASANOVA. 23.9.08.

A handsome youngster of good overall type, but very unsure of himself. Long wedge head, small muzzle pinch. Ears large and wide at the base – well set but he holds them almost flat with nerves. Near straight profile, firm chin, level bite. Eyes of good oriental shape and set, but held full and requiring much more depth and intensity to the colour. Long elegant body and neckline – well muscled, and developed in line with his age. Long slender legs. Long whip tail. Mid warm chocolate points, not fully developed on his mask as yet with pale chin and whisker pads plus ‘specs’. Un-shaded ivory body – excellent contrast, his coat short and close. Beautifully presented, but so frightened – I understand from his owner that unfortunately he has had a previous bad experience.

AC BALINESE/SIAMESE GRAND PREMIER MALE

GR PR, TOBIAS’S IGR PR SHERMESE FUNANDGAMES. (32/1) 9.9.06.

Seal Tabby Point Siamese. Lovely boy – excellent type. Long strong wedge head with large wide based and beautifully set ears. Straight profile, chin fades, bite level. Very expressive dark blue oriental eyes. Long well nourished muscular body with long strong legs and long whip tail, well ringed for about ½ the length. Seal tabby markings overall well defined. Clear round thumb prints. M, single cheek ribbons and dark whisker spots to his mask. Slightly paler leg bars and arm bands. Lightly shaded body – very good contrast. Coat of excellent texture, a touch long but close lying. Wonderful temperament – beautifully presented.

RES, ESTERFORD-HOWARD’S CH & PR MAPU MALACHITE. (32/8) 18.6.07.

Caramel Tabby Point Siamese. A handsome lad, not quite so big and masculine as the winner but of very good overall type. Strong mid length wedge head with large ears, wide at the base and set to follow the lines of his wedge. Very good straight profile with a firm chin. Teeth rather untidy with quite a few missing, but the bite level. Gorgeous eyes and expression – deep sparking blue in tone. Long well muscled body – nice firm feel to him. Long slender legs. Tail needs a touch more length for perfect balance. Lilac based caramel tabby markings, overall well defined. No thumb prints (not unusual in a caramel tabby). Slightly muted M, single ribbons and pale pin prick whisker spots to mask. Shadow leg bars and arm bands. Good rings for the best part of his tail. Virtually un-shaded off white body - glistens over his back. Superb texture to coat, very short, close and beautifully prepared. Presentation and temperament both excellent.

AC BALINESE/SIAMESE GRAND PREMIER FEMALE

GR PR, COOK’S IGR CH & IGR PR TIANLEX INDIES BLUEBLAZER. (32b2) 1.3.01.

Blue Tortie Point Siamese. Into her ninth year and still looking wonderful – every inch the beauty queen. Very strong and evenly balanced wedge head with large ears, wide at the base and set perfectly in line. Good strong profile, deep firm chin, level bite. Lovely dark blue oriental eyes – glorious expression. Long well nourished body with legs and tail in balance. Slightly dark blue tortie points very well mingled with shades of dark and paler cream. Body shows some tortie shading but there is still plenty of contrast. Short close coat of excellent texture and beautifully prepared. Superb temperament – later Best Siamese Neuter – very well deserved.

RES, FREEMAN’S CH & PR KRISTIKATS SERAPHINA. (24c) 9.12.06.

Lilac Point Siamese. A very pretty girl, very good overall type and style, unlucky today to meet such strong competition. Strong well balanced wedge head with large well set ears, near straight profile, firm chin and level bite. Dark blue and expressive oriental eyes. Long firm body, elegant and graceful neckline, long slim legs, long whip tail – all very well balanced. Soft mid lilac points showing correct pinkish tones. Clear magnolia body, her coat of excellent texture and beautifully prepared. Delightful temperament, excellent presentation.

CREAM POINT SIAMESE NEUTER

BOB ONLY, MUIR-TAYLOR’S SUP UK IGR PR TIANLEX FULL MONTY. 14.3.03.

Wonderful boy – the ‘cream’ of the Siamese world (pardon the pun) – I was indeed honoured to see, and handle him again! Very long strong wedge head with large wide based and beautifully set ears. Strong profile, deep chin, level bite. Oriental dark blue eyes - exaggerated in shape and rather deep set – the haws showing today. Extremely long, strong and well nourished body. Very long tall legs. Very long whip tail. Points quite dark in tone but well matched, his body shows shading but still with adequate contrast. Coat short and close, of excellent texture. His temperament pure showman, his presentation superb – long may he reign.

CARAMEL POINT SIAMESE NEUTER

PC W/H, MARTIN’S PR ABICASA PEER GYNT. 14.2.08.

A very stylish boy – head on quite stunning to look at, however he does have a noticeable protrusion at the back of his head which was my reason for withholding. I learnt from his owner afterwards that this is the result of an injury, so hopefully it will not be permanent. Strong wedge head with very large widely flared ears, beautifully set but which he can drop fractionally low. Dark blue expressive oriental eyes. Long strong body, long legs and tail. Dark blue based caramel points with correct brownish overtones. Off white shaded body. Beautifully prepared, superb short, close coat. Delightful temperament – excellent presentation.

2 COSGROVE’S PR BETHANJO THEADORE. 18.6.07.

A big strong boy of good overall type and balance. Long wedge head with large ears, wide at the base butt which he holds slightly forward. Good profile, firm chin, level bite. Eyes a touch full in shape and require much more depth and intensity to the colour. Long well nourished muscular body with long strong legs and a long well tapered tail. Blue based caramel points, quite well matched and showing correct brownish overtones. Some shading to his off white body. Coat of good texture. Lovely temperament and beautifully presented.

MISCELLANEOUS CLASSES

AV LIMIT ADULT

1 SIMPSON’S MAFDET LOVEMUFFIN. (32/3) F 29.9.08.

Chocolate Tabby Point Siamese. Very attractive young queen, just adult and developed in line with her age, Long wedge head, tiny pinch, large wide set ears, good profile - just a slight rise over bridge, firm chin, level bite. Vivid oriental eyes. Elegant and stylish with a long firm body, long slim legs and long fine whip tail. Warm chocolate tabby markings overall well defined. Un-shaded ivory body, her coat short, close and of excellent texture.

2 WOODHOUSE’S DORAL IMOGENE. (61e) F 22.6.07.

Seal Tortie Point Balinese. Mature looking queen of good type. Short strong wedge head, large ears – well set and with good open base. Excellent profile, good chin, bite a little untidy. Eyes of very good oriental shape, a touch deep set, colour needs a little more intensity. Firm long body, long legs, well plumed tail – good length to balance. Points all well mingled – plenty of bright red tones. Lightly shaded body. Very good silky texture to coat with correct length and flow.

3 LEWINDON’S VERASONIA SUT LIIANG MAI. (32/1) F 23.11.07.

Seal Tabby Point Siamese.

AV ADOLESCENT ADULT

1 SIBLEY’S ATARIQ SIAN. (24a) F 28.8.08.

Blue Point Siamese. A young queen of good type and balance. Mid length even wedge head with large well set ears. Good profile, just a tiny rise over bridge, firm chin, level bite. Oriental dark blue eyes – lovely expression. Firm dainty body, grown and developed in line with her age, legs and tail in balance. Mid blue points, well matched. Lightly shaded cold toned body – her coat short and close.

2 GRAY’S LYNNOX KASANOVA. (24b) M 23.9.08.

Chocolate Point Siamese.

3 SMITH’S JAYMAX HEAVONSENT. (61p) F 20.6.08.

Caramel Tortie Point Balinese.

AV VETERAN ADULT

1 PININGTON’S GR CH SPINDIAMOND PLAYME. (61e) F 4.8.99.

Seal Tortie Point Balinese. A dear senior lady of good overall type. Short wedge head, ears well set but ideally need to be larger, angular profile, firm chin, bite very untidy but appears level. Good shape and set to eyes – have retained a pleasing depth of blue. Short well nourished body, firm legs, tail short but well plumed. Points all well mingled. Some shading to body, her coat rather lacking length, silkiness and flow at the moment.

AC SIAMESE NON BREEDER KITTEN MALE

1 MUIR-TAYLOR’S JOHPAS FATBOYSLIM. (32c) 12.2.09.

Cream Point Siamese. Beautifully grown and handsome – of excellent type. Strong even wedge head with very large butterfly based ears beautifully set. Straight profile, good chin, level bite. Slightly small oriental eyes of good colour. Long strong body, already showing masculinity. Long strong legs, quite big feet. Long whip tail. Points a touch dark. Creamy white un-shaded body, his coat of good texture and close lying.

2 ENGLISH’S PLEZETOBE AKILA OUBASTET. (24b) 6.12.08.

Chocolate Point Siamese. Well grown kitten of good type. Long wedge head with large well set ears, small pinch to muzzle, near straight profile, chin rounds his bite marginally over but acceptable. Good shape and set to dark blue eyes, held a touch full. Long well muscled body with long strong legs and a long fine whip tail. Points dark but well matched and warm in tone. Coat of excellent texture, short and close lying.

3 COCKBURN’S HEATHLANDS LEETSIMBANDI. (32/1) 3.2.09.

Seal Tabby Point Siamese.

AC SIAMESE NON BREEDER KITTEN FEMALE

1 MARTIN’S PLEZETOBE MISS ABICASA. (24b) 6.12.08.

Chocolate Point Siamese. Fine boned spidery kitten, very stylish and elegant in type. Long slightly pinched wedge head requiring just a little more width to better balance the length. Large ears set a touch close. Profile almost straight, chin could be firmer, bite level. Eyes of good shape and set, vivid in colour. Long slender body with elegant neckline, long slim legs and a fine whip tail. Points dark but warm in tone and well matched. Mask not quite complete at the moment. Slightly cold body tone, her coat of excellent texture.

AV VETERAN NEUTER

1 COOK’S IGR CH & IGR PR TIANLEX INDIES BLUEBLAZER. (32b2) FN 1.3.01.

Blue Tortie Point Siamese.

2 DAVISON’S SPINDIAMOND LOVETOLOVE. (61) FN 28.10.00.

Seal Point Balinese. Very sweet tempered senior lady, unfortunately not of desired oriental type. Short round head with small high set ears. Uneven profile, chin and bite ok. Round eyes of pale blue. Well nourished body, firm legs, short tail with quite a good plume. Points warm in tone. Short, rather plush coat showing some shading.

HOUSEHOLD PETS

MISCELLANEOUS CLASS - AC MAIDEN

1 SMITH’S CASPA. (short hair) MN 25.10.08.

A delightful tabby point Siamese type kitten, well grown, in fact almost adult. Very elegant and stylish in type. Bright blue eyes - lovely trusting expression. Superb short close lying coat – excellent texture. Typical of the Siamese breed, he had such a lot to tell us about – a real character.