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Celtic LH and SLH Cat Assc Show - 20/06/09

GCCF Judge Critique - Celtic Longhair & Semi Longhair Cat Assc Show 2009

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Saturday, 08 August 2009

CELTIC LH AND SEMI LH CAT SOCIETY

20.6.09 Mrs Sally Tokens

Most grateful thanks to Grace and the committee for asking me to judge at their show. Thanks you for the first class hospitality and the gift. I was grateful to Saffi for whisking me off to the station to catch the train. My steward was Jonathan Emery who was great company to work with and an excellent steward. I look forward to the next time we can work together.

IMPERIAL GR PR NEUTER MALE;

IMP GR PC; Rogers GR CH & GR PR LIEBEKATZ CUTABOVE THEREST

black and white bi colour just over four years old. Looking a real stunner today and I was delighted to see he went overall best in show. Excellent strong bone and very good weight. Large round copper eyes. Short broad nose with a good stop. Tiny ears set low on the side of the head. Cheeks full and round. Level bite. Skull nicely developed. Coat very long and very full. Very good depth of undercoat and groomed to perfection. Pristine white set off by jet black patches. White limbs. Two black patches to the back, colour over the eyes and up to the ears, patch of colour adjacent to the left eye. Fully coloured tail.

RES IMP GR PC; Musgrove GR PR CITOXE MOONGAZER

shaded black silver with green eyes, exotic. Lovely bone structure and very good weight. Short cobby body set low on the legs. Ears a touch open at the base but of a good size and well set. Skull nicely formed. Cheeks of a good width. Round eyes of a good colour and nicely outlined with a black pencilling. Short broad nose with a nicely outlined brick red leather. Coat of a very good length and texture, standing away from the body, soft in texture just moulting like mad today and coming out by the hand full. Evenly tipped with black all over the body. Short well covered tail. Some tipping to the paws.

IMPERIAL GR PR NEUTER FEMALE;

IMP GR PC; Burnett IGR CH & GR PR LOROMAS RUBY TUESDAY

blue tortie and white of four and a half years old. A very strong well built female with super bone and substance. Well balanced type with tiny ears which are well positioned. Cheeks full and round. Skull nicely formed. Eyes large and open and showing a very good copper. Short broad nose with a good stop and large leather and nostrils. Right canine missing but the bite is level. Firm chin. Front and back left limbs solid white. Blue chin with blue and cream above the eyes and up to the ears. Two or three patches of cream to the back. Pastel colours with the palest of blue and cream areas set off by clean white. Fully coloured tail which was well patched and very nicely furnished.

RES IMP GR PC; Tomlinson GR CH & GR PR PELLARN GAIETY GIRL

cream smoke lass of nearly twelve years old and certainly not looking her age. Lovely bone and very good weight. Enjoying every minute of all the attention. Ears well positioned just a touch open at the base. Skull well rounded. Cheeks nice and full. Short broad nose. Level bite. Round eyes of a very good copper considering her age. Coat fairly long with a small amount of undercoat. Lighter undercoat visible to the back being nicely tipped with a sound pale cream. Tail of a very good length and nicely covered. Lighter underside to the tail. Lacking in ruff today but well groomed.

SEMI LH GRAND PREMIER BIRMAN MALE;

GR PC Bennett GR PR MUNKCHIP HUNNYBEAR

red lad of nearly three years old. A very strong chap with excellent bone and plenty of substance. Medium size ears which were well set. Cheeks full and a well developed muzzle. Eyes almost round and showing a very good blue colour. Lovely profile with a slight dip. Level bite. Slight golden hue to the body, fairly long coat with a lovely depth of undercoat. Soft in texture and well groomed. Gloves evenly marked. Socks nice and level. Gauntlets even in length I would have liked them a little longer for perfection. Red to all the points very well matched in the depth of colour. Tail fully coloured and very well furnished.

RES GR PC; Ivinson GR PR KALEMYO EEZZEETIGER

seal tabby lad of nearly six years old. Lovely strong bone and very good weight. Well positioned ears of a medium size. Cheeks full and muzzle well formed. Good eye shape and lovely blue colouring. Medium length nose with a slight dip in profile. Level bite. Coat with a small amount of undercoat today and some minimal shading. Gloves scalloped, socks even and gauntlets broad and even in length. Strong tabby markings with a well marked m to the forehead, lines from the corner of the eyes across the cheeks. Excellent markings to the legs and a few rings to a well covered tail which balances with the body.

SEMI LH GRAND PREMIER BIRMAN FEMALE;

GR PC ; Wormald IGR CH & PR DANLEIGH STARBURST

seal tortie lass of just over five years old. Lovely bone structure and nice substance a sturdy lass. Ears of a medium size and well set. Cheeks showing a nice width and a well developed muzzle. Eyes almost round and showing a lovely blue colour. Super profile with a slight dip. Level bite. Excellent seal brown and very good red to all the points which were all nicely matched. Gloves even, socks nice and level, gauntlets equal in length and breadth. Ruff to frame the face. Clear body coat which was silken in texture and very well groomed. Well furnished tail. A lovely girl.

RES GR PC; Hawes IGR CH & PR GLENPETER CONCERTO

blue girl of nearly eight years old. A very nice female and ran the winner extremely close. Very slight shading to the body coat which was showing a super undercoat and soft texture. Medium blue to the points which were all equally matched in the depth of colour. Tail well furnished and reaching the shoulder blades. Well balanced type with medium size ears that were well set. Cheeks nice and full with the muzzle well developed. Good eye shape and nice blue colouring considering her age. Level bite with the top left canine broken in half. Slight dip in profile. Small ruff to frame the face and full trousers. A very nice girl.

RED ADULT MALE;

1 CC & BOB Angus ANSTEYN REDHOTCHILIPEPPER

eighteen months old and a strapping lad with excellent strong bone and fantastic weight. Tiny ears placed low on the side of the head. Skull nicely rounded. Cheeks full and round. Large open eyes of a very good copper. Short broad nose with a good stop and nice size leather and nostrils. Level bite. Coat long and full and very well groomed. Medium to rich red and sound in colour to the roots. Large round tufted paws. Tail short and well covered.

RED ADULT FEMALE;

1 CC Howes HONEYMIST RED EMPRESS

only just over ten months old and a pretty female. Still looking very much a baby. Ears set low on the side of the head just a touch open at the base. Skull just a tiny bit bumpy at present. Medium size bone structure and adequate weight. Cheeks full and round. Eyes showing a nice copper colouring and good shape. Level bite. Short broad nose with a nice break. Coat fairly long and of the richest red being pretty sound and even, just the odd feint tabby marking to the legs today. Tail well covered. She just needs to fill out and develop a little more.

CHOCOLATE OR LILAC BIRMAN ADULT;

1 CC & BOB Brigliadori & Robson SHWECHINTHE KASINA

chocolate lass of eleven months old. Nice bone structure and adequate weight, she seems to be going through the teenager stage and hopefully she will fill out a little more. Medium size ears which are well positioned. Cheeks quite full and a nice muzzle with some shading on it at present. Good eye shape and very good blue colour. Medium length nose with a slight dip in profile. Level bite. Clear body coat which was silken in texture and soft to touch. All the points showing a good depth of colour. Gloves symmetrically marked. Front right marking reaches the stopper pad but does not go past. Left sock a touch higher. Gauntlets broad and even in length. Well furnished tail which balances with the body.

AOC MAINE COON ADULT;

1 CC & BOB Lord JAMCUSA LUTHER

cream tabby lad of sixteen months old. Looking a little bit adolescent at this present stage and he has a good body length with adequate weight. Large ears set quite high with a good width at the base small tufts and furnishings. Cheeks fairly full with high set cheek bones. Eyes having a slightly oblique aperture and set and light gold in colour. Nice profile with a slight concave curve at the nasal bridge. Square muzzle. Good breadth and depth to the chin. Level bite. Just a few tabby markings to his sides at present and a little solid along the spine line. Coat fairly soft in texture to the body but a very small amount of undercoat today. Tail reaches the shoulder blades and is lightly covered.

2 White SHEERBLISS BIGGLES

black smoke and white lad of thirteen months old. Very good bone and nice weight for his age. Large ears which are well set and with small tufts and nice furnishings. Very rounded forehead with a slight concave curve at the nasal bridge. I would prefer more width to the cheeks which were quite narrow. Eyes having a slightly oblique aperture and set and light gold in colour. Square muzzle. Level bite. Nice depth to the chin but it would be better with more breadth. White chevron to the face and white to the paws and chest. Very good contrasts to the coat which was showing a small amount of undercoat and soft texture to the top coat. Very full tail which reaches to the shoulder blades.

NORWEGIAN FOREST KITTEN;

1 & BOB Read KYLERHEA INDIGO (67.22) F 22.10.08

Tortie and white girl just over seven months old. Nicely built female with very good weight. Standing taller on her back legs. Long tail which reaches to the neck and is quite bushy at this time. Almost equilateral triangular head shape with good size ears which are set high and open and having small tufts and nice feathers. Eyes look a touch small but it does not help with the dark colour surrounding them and she does not show them off to their best. Oval in shape and slightly oblique with the setting being light gold/green in colour. Long nose with a straight profile, red blaze to the nose which gives the impression of a dip, but it is straight. Level bite. Reasonable chin. Head balance still developing. Coat of a semi long hair length showing very rich red and black colouring with a woolly undercoat developing. Some guard hairs present and a fairly glossy top coat. Texture nice and coarse. Shirt front and knickerbockers yet to develop.

2 Hall NORSKMAGI WHISPER (67.31ets) F 24.11.08

Tortie silver tabby and white. Six months old. Medium in size with quite good bone and adequate weight. Tail just reaching to the shoulder blades and is a little sparse at the moment. Head not yet equilateral in shape and very narrow in the cheeks to give a good balance. Slightly rounded forehead. Medium size ears which have very good tufts and nicely feathered. Oval shape to the eyes which were slightly oblique in set. Medium length nose with a very slight dip at present. Level bite. Chin falls away just a little. In need of a little more balance to the head. Coat a little short and showing a small amount of woolly undercoat. Fairly glossy top coat and a few guard hairs present. Coarse texture to the coat not evident as yet. A very vocal female.

AOC MAINE COON NEUTER;

1 PC & BOB Newman PR DAIRYMAINE KASABIEN

red tabby lad of nearly three years old and a huge heavyweight chap. Ears large in size and set quite high with a good width apart. Small tufts and nice furnishings. Cheeks fairly full with high set cheek bones. Eyes with a slightly oblique aperture and set and light gold in colour. Square muzzle. Good breadth and depth to the chin. Level bite. Showing the classic tabby coat pattern with a well marked butterfly and oysters to the flank. Rich red markings on a good red ground colour. Coat of varying lengths with a small amount of undercoat and soft texture to the top coat. Tail with profuse and flowing fur and reaching the shoulder blades. Super temperament.

2 Dickens YAHESKA BURNING DESIRE

red classic tabby and white. Nearly three years old. White to the paws, chest and tummy. Well set ears which were large in size with small tufts and furnishings. Cheeks fairly full. Slight concave curve at the nasal bridge. Well shaped eyes of a light gold colour. Square muzzle can be felt. In need of a little more breadth and depth to the chin for balance. Coat fairly soft with some undercoat and showing varying lengths. Tail nicely covered and reaching to the shoulders. Very good red colouring to the coat. Small ruff to frame the face.

AV NON BREEDERS ADULT FEMALE;

1 White SHEERCLASS BLUE MOON

blue classic tabby maine coon. Only just over ten months old and a showing a very good bone structure and lovely weight. Rectangular body shape. Good bone and nice weight, long body. Ears large and set quite high with a good width at the base. Cheeks I would have preferred a touch fuller, square muzzle. Slight concave curve at the nasal bridge. Eyes with a slightly oblique aperture and set and green in colour. More breadth to the chin for balance. Level bite. Coat of a good length and texture with a small amount of undercoat and soft top coat. Very full tail which reaches to the shoulder blades.

2 Harrison VALLEYCAT TYGER-ROSE

seal tabby mitted ragdoll. Medium size bone structure and nice weight. Flat plane. Ears slightly tilt forward and are medium in size. Profile quite straight and level bite. Slightly oblique set eyes of a medium blue colour. Some slight shading to the body coat which was fairly full and showing some undercoat. White mittens and back legs along with a white chin. Soft texture to the coat.

3 Lord SHEERCLASS PEGGI SOO brown classic tabby and white maine coon.

AV LIMIT ADULT;

1 Coleman LOONYCOONZ LITTLE CJ

brown tabby maine coon of nearly three years old. Very good bone and lovely weight. Large well placed ears and green colouring to eyes with a slightly oblique aperture and set. Fairly full cheeks with high set cheek bones. Square muzzle. Level bite. Slight concave curve at the nasal bridge. Good breadth and depth to the chin. Classic tabby coat pattern with a nice butterfly and good oysters, soft texture to the top coat and a small amount of undercoat. Small ruff to frame the face. Not too happy today.

2 Bailey NICADAEMUS DREAMONFOXYLADY

blue birman of super bone and lovely weight even though she is only just over eleven months old. Good blue colouring to almost round eyes. Medium size ears which are well positioned. Profile just a touch short and showing a slight dip. Level bite. Clear body coat with some undercoat and soft to touch. Scalloped gloves, socks even, gauntlets broad and even in length. Well furnished tail to balance.

3 White SHEERCLASS BLUE MOON blue classic tabby maine coon.

AV LIMIT ADULT;

1 Gledstone ADATELO JOSEPH

seal colourpoint ragdoll of just ten months old. Excellent strong boned lad with very good substance. Medium size ears which slightly tilt forward. Flat plane. Cheeks and muzzle developing well. Strong blue to well shaped eyes. Level bite. Full body coat of a soft texture and free from any shading. Tail nicely furnished. Strong seal brown points all well matched in the depth of colour.

2 Hillman VALLEYCAT BLUE VELVET

blue colourpoint ragdoll. Lovely size and weight at sixteen months old. Well set ears of a medium size which slightly tilt forward. Flat plane. Cheeks full just slightly pinched in the muzzle. Level bite. Good blue colour to slightly oblique set eyes and a gentle dip in profile. Heavy shading to the flanks with the rest of the coat showing a minimal amount of shading. Full coat which was well prepared and soft in texture. Good tail.

3 Ruel ADATELO PRINCESS KIZZY seal tabby colourpoint ragdoll.

AV SENIOR ADULT;

1 Fitten GR CH FINEARTE ZEPHYR ROSE

blue bi colour ragdoll. Well developed with lovely bone and weight and not yet three years old. Good size ears which are well set and slightly tilt forward. Cheeks and muzzle full. Eyes of a good blue colour and well shaped. Level bite with the teeth a little untidy. Couple of white patches to her back, white to the limbs. Symmetrically marked inverted V to the face. Soft coat texture with a small amount of undercoat. Tail reaches the shoulders and is lightly covered.

2 Coleman LOONYCOONZ LITTLE CJ brown tabby maine coon.

3 Baker GR CH ALANTRIS DANNYS BOY Turkish.

AV NON BREEDERS KITTEN;

1 Read KYLERHEA INDIGO tortie and white norwegian.

2 Colins ADATELO PIMPOM FLORIA

blue birman of seven months old. Medium size bone and nice substance. Eyes almost round and medium blue in colour. Cheeks full and muzzle quite full. Broad nose with a slight dip in profile. Level bite. Clear body coat with a silken texture and a small amount of undercoat. Soft to touch. Tail balances with the body and is nicely covered. Gloves evenly matched, socks level, gauntlets equal.

3 Earl JAMARSA TIA OF MAINBREEZE red classic tabby maine coon.

AV NOVICE KITTEN;

1 Allen TISANTI VALENTINA GRACE

lilac cream birmn of eight months old. Medium size bone and nice weight. Well set ears and nice full cheeks. Slight dip in profile. Level bite. Eyes almost round and of a good blue colouring. Gloves symmetrically marked. Socks equal. Gauntlets I would have preferred a touch longer but equal in length. Clear body coat with a super undercoat and soft texture. Very good temperament and easy to handle.

2 Read KYLERHEA INDIGO tortie and white Norwegian.

3 Jones & Gully SNUGGLESOFT BLUEMOSELLE blue tabby mitted ragdoll.

AV RADIUS KITTEN;

1 Jones & Gully SNUGGLESOFT BLUEMOSELLE blue tabby mitted ragdoll.

2 Jones & Gully SNUGGLESOFT RAZZLEDAZZLE blue tabby colourpoint ragdoll.

AV GRAND PREMIER OR ABOVE;

1 Stables IGR PR MERLIESIN CAISEAL BEAG

usual Somali of nearly six years old and always a favourite of mine. Excellent warmth of colour to the coat which is set off by super black ticking. Moderate broad wedge with a brow and showing gentle contours. Ears set wide apart and broad at the base. Large eyes of an almond shape and green colour. Very firm body with long legs and oval feet. Long tail which balances with the body. Coat lying flat along the spine. Soft in texture. Small ruff to frame the face. Black colouring to the heels. Super lad in wonderful condition.

2 Bennett GR PR MUNKCHIP HUNNYBEAR red birman.

AV ARISTOCRAT NEUTER;

1 Sedgwick CH & PR CATWO APOLLO

brown tabby and white lad of nearly seven years old. A huge chap with excellent strong bone and very well built showing the super Norwegian stance. Tail reaching to the shoulders and is quite bushy. Equilateral triangle to the head shape with well positioned ears showing very good tufts and well feathered fitting well into the line of the head. Large well opened eyes of an oval shape and green in colour slightly oblique in set. Long nose with a straight profile. Scissor bite. Strong chin. Excellent head balance. Coat a little sparse along the spine with a fairly coarse texture, very good undercoat present to the sides of the body. Numerous guard hairs and a very good texture to the coat developing. Shirt front and good knickerbockers. Some gloss to the top coat. A nice lad with a good temperament.

2 Beaumont JANDORA JUST-STARSNSTRIPES

chocolate tabby lad of fifteen months old. Nice size and weight for his age. Happier in the pen than out. Well set ears of a medium size. Slight dip in profile. Level bite. Eyes almost round and showing a nice blue colour. Front right marking reaches the stopper pad but does not go past. Gloves even, socks well matched. Gauntlets broad and even in length. Clear soft body coat. Good tabby markings to the head with a well marked m to the forehead. Lines across the cheeks from the corner of the eyes. Tail lightly furnished with the odd ring.

AV MAIDEN NEUTER;

1 Fussell JULESCOON SAPPHIRENSTEEL

blue silver classic tabby and white maine coon of ten months old. A very nice lad with excellent strong bone and very good weight. Large ears which are set quite high with a good width apart. Eyes with a slightly oblique aperture and set and green in colour. Slight concave curve at the nasal bridge. High set cheek bones. Square muzzle. Good breadth and depth to the chin. Soft texture to the top coat and a small amount of undercoat. Very good coat pattern with lovely colours. Tail with profuse and flowing fur and reaching the shoulders.

AV ADOLESCENT NEUTER;

1 Plant MIDDLEMAY TALLULAH

blue tabby birman of fourteen months old. Well developed bone and weight. Ears medium in size and well set. Cheeks full. Eyes almost round and showing a nice blue colouring. Slight dip in profile. Level bite. Gloves well matched, left sock just a touch higher. Gauntlets broad and even in length. Clear body coat with a small amount of undercoat. Soft in texture and nicely prepared. Tail well covered and with the odd tabby markings. Some feint markings to the face.

2 Fussell JULESCOON SAPPHIRENSTEEL blue silver classic tabby and white maine coon.

3 Blewitt PURPURITE MYSTIC MERLIN lilac birman.

NON PEDIGREE;

AC NON SELF KITTEN/NEUTER;

1 Howes MC CHEETAH

spotted brown tabby lad of nearly two years old. Lovely expressive green eyes with nice rounded cheeks. A very laid back lad who was easy to handle. Some spots broken to the coat which was fairly soft in texture. Lots of rings to the tail.

2 Symonds DAVE

ginger lad of nearly five years old. Huge heavy weight chap with large green eyes. Some tabby markings to his sides and a well defined m to the forehead. Lovely coat with a super undercoat and soft texture. A super boy who was a pleasure to handle and ran the winner very close.

CAT OR KITTEN WHO LIVES WITH A DOG;

1 Emery MOUSE

tabby and white lass of nine months old. White to the paws, chest and tummy. Mackerel tabby pattern down her sides. Soft coat texture and a super expression with large green eyes. Necklaces to her neck. A real bonny girl.