GCCF Judge Critique - Craig Dryden - Croydon Cat Club Show 2009

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GCCF Judge Critique - Craig Dryden - Croydon Cat Club Show 2009

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Thursday, 16 April 2009

Croydon Cat Club

14/02/09

Mr Craig Dryden

A Huge thank you to Pat Norman for the invitation to Judge at this lovely friendly and well run show I had a lovely day with some lovely cats. Many thanks to Lisa Aggett for coming to steward especially for me, Lisa handles the cats with care and attention I shall look forward to the next time.

Lilac Point Kitten (FEMALE) 1 entry

1st Rolsen RoseRoyal Stamp (BOB W/H) 24c-Female– 24/09/08

Young lady who looked rather unbalanced today, shorter medium wedge head with rather a blunt muzzle (this could have been temper) as she has a tendency to throw her whisker pads forward and she was definitely not in the mood for very thorough examination. Large ears the she tended to hold high and ideally could have more flare and with between very slight dip in profile firm chin with scissor over bite (marginal) eyes of bright blue that she was holding wide but there again she had clearly gotten out of the wrong side of bed – I left her to calm down for a while and they were far more oriental in shape but she would squint at me it was intermittent and in the right eye mainly. Muscular, lithe body of good length with long elegant limbs and whip tail to balance. Her points were a dark lilac and not much evidence of a pinkish tone although they were fairly well matched, her coat was an excellent texture and was short and close lying. Overall a pretty girl who needs to curb her language, the BOB was withheld because of the squint and the Points colour.

Tortie Point Kitten (Female) 1 entry

2nd Millers Catlantic Chanel 1st/BOB WH Millers 32B1 - Female – 17/07/08

Generally a very attractive young lady of very good overall type Medium length wedge head quite stylish with wide top and large well set ears, straight profile firm chin but sadly had a noticeably over shot bite, Her eyes looked rather pink rimmed but were of good colour and showed good oriental shape and setting , long elegant muscular body with protruding xphisternum today , long whip tail to balance with long elegant legs and dainty spoon paws short lightly shaded coat in tone of excellent length slightly dry to the touch, points of a dark seal tortie well mingled with varying shades of red with a particularly attractive facial blaze all points show breaks. A pretty young lady who looked a bit out of sorts today.

Breeders Adult

1st Jones Ch Amyday Almost Heaven32B8 21/08/06

Super Stylish Lady of excellent type Looking very mature and imposing today and continues to improve each time I see her, Longer wedge head with very large fly away ears straight profile with firm chin and level bite , eyes of gorgeous colour and oriental setting with lovely expression which belies her sweet temperament long muscular body of excellent size and substance long whipped tail with elegant limbs and paws very attractive lilac based caramel tortie points all well mingled with shades of apricot and again very pretty facial markings excellent texture coat presented in lovely conditions, a regal and impressive lady well shown.

Non Breeders Adult

1st Cooks Gr CH Johpas Looks Like Gold Red Point 32A 18/04/07

Huge lad of excellent type the first overall impression I got with this cat was that he was immaculately presented in superb condition for a stud boy and he had a wonderful composed temperament . Longer wedge head with wide top and I would prefer him to have slightly larger ears for balance (nit picking) Very slight dip and tiny bump on nose when viewed in profile basically level bite, eyes of good shape and set although I would like to see these deeper in colour long very muscular body with a very short close coat that fitted him like a glove long elegant legs with and fine paws lovely long whipped tail , all points well defined in a bright red could be richer at this stage overall a young man in superb condition with a wonderful temperament and impressive overall.

AC Siamese/ Balinese Limit Adult

1 Webster’s Johpas Golden Silka Red Point 32A 25/02/08

Young lady looking a bit kittenish at this stage at 12 months, ideally I would prefer to see her a bit larger. Shorter wedge head rather blunt at muzzle with good top and large tufted ears with good width at base straight profile and firm chin with level bite. Slightly full in the eye that gave an un oriental look and the colour for me needed to be deeper for the standard, long elegant body with good muscle tone and dainty limbs and spoon paws tail needs an Inch to balance well developed points of a good bright red all points well matched good texture coat slightly long but well prepared, a sweet girl needing to mature presented in lovely condition .

AC Siamese or Balinese Limit Kitten

1st Lodwigs Mafdet Mafioso 24 14/10/08

Fast becoming a favourite this stylish young man, Well Grown Youngster of Lovely type with an endearing temperament , Medium wedge head with Wide top set with very large ears wide at base firm chin and level bite strong profile with slight dip, gorgeous cornflower blue eyes of excellent set and shape with a long muscular body and long legs and big paws developing well long whip tail, slightly darker seal brown points with warmth showing , kitten coat clearing with muddy tone still evident as yet lovely texture. A super stylish boy of excellent type superbly presented. 2 Harper’s Lynnox Jezebel 24A 26/10/08 Quite Stylish young miss of very good type shorter wedge head balance by very large wide set flared ears straight profile and firm chin with super eye colour if somewhat full when out of the pen, I noted that she could squint at me on occasion but this was intermittent beautiful elegant neck which she shows to her advantage.Long elegant body with close lying smooth coat with glacial tones evident and still to clear from the muddier kitten coat , medium blue points with a darker tail pads and nose leather a very dark purplish blue lovely temperament and attractive young lady whom I would not like to see any darker colour wise

3 Rolsen Roseroyal Stamp 24/09/08 24c F

AC Siamese Balinese Special limit Kitten

1 Lodwig’s Mafdet Mafioso 24 Male 14/10/08

AC Siamese Balinese Junior Neuter

1 Meek’s Pr Shermese China Doll Female Neuter Seal Point 24 08/06/07

What a Lovely lady Stylish and with a true inscrutable Siamese expression not often seen. Face on very attractive with a medium wedge head with large wide set flared ears in profile there is a dip and bump on nose which spoils the overall look but nonetheless I liked her very much, firm chin and slightly messy but basically level bite, gorgeous eyes of deep blue with a look of pure contempt but she was such a sweet lady. Long elegant body and tiny paws and elegant limbs darker seal points and fairly shaded coat but the overall impression was warm. Slightly long coat which was marginally dry to the touch presented in super condition and a true lady well done .

2nd Talbots Pr Moralyn Red Arrow Red Point Male Neuter 32A 04/03/07

Large Well Developed boy of good overall type slightly narrow top with large ears that require more flare straight profile and firm chin and level bite, slightly full eyes of acceptable colour though I would prefer a deeper colour ideally. Long muscular body with long elegant limbs and small paws for a big boy long whip tail to balance. Red points that ideally could show a richer tone that were well matched on all points, slightly long coat of good texture Overall an attractive boy well presented.

3rd Hutchings Pr Willhavetodo Sir Percy Caramel Point Male Neuter 24N 18/06/07

Huge Slightly unbalanced boy of good type longer slightly pinched wedge with slightly flat brow and large well set ears that could be larger for balance and show more flare. Firm chin and level bit and lovely white teeth I noted! Eyes of good shape and set when relaxed that ideally could be deeper in colour. Very long slightly course body well muscled with very long whip tail to balance. Very good Caramel points with lovely taupey tones and sludgy effect evident on all points slightly long coat of good texture shaded in tone with points a huge boy that needs more elegance and balance at this stage for my taste but handsome nonetheless well presented

AC Siamese or Balinese Senior Neuter

1 Meeks Gr Pr Abicasa Dongiovanni MN 24A 02/05/03

Super stylish Boy with Huge flared flyaway ears longer wedge head with bony protrusion at back of skull, slight rise over brow line and small dip in profile now, basically level bite.Eyes of lovely shape and set with gorgeous expression paling slightly now with age, long body slightly plump with long balancing tail with slight invisible fault at tip very dark blue points all fairly well matched and shaded coat now, lovely texture and condition and shown superbly a complete showman whom I admire again not without his faults but the overall impression face on still makes me want to steal him away with me , thank you for allowing me to cuddle him again.

2nd Emmens Pr Chairikki Tribal Warrior Red Point MN 10/04/05

Large well grown boy of good type Large well set ears on medium wedge head with straight profile and firm chin and level bite eyes of good blue and well set of good oriental shape and set long muscular body elegant legs and spoon paws long whipped tail to balance rich bright red points well defined well matched and lovely close coat of excellent texture of correct tone lightly shaded a chatty boy of good type well shown.

3rd Millers Pr Pashtan Williewonka 32/10 10/05/05

This boy looked slightly lack lustre today and was shy and didn’t want to be bothered with being handled Longer wedge head with noticeable pinch large well set ears with good width between straight profile with slightly weak chin and messy bite no front incisors now. Eyes of good shape and oriental set that appeared slightly dull though of an acceptable blue. Long very elegant body .Well defined apricot tabby points with desired burnished effect appearing an all points well ringed tail and visible M and facial tracings and faint thumb prints good texture coat, an attractive boy of very good type feeling out of sorts today.

X3rd Millers Pr Pashtan Dakota24B 06/07/06

Quite a shy boy of good type medium wedge with slight pinch good top and large well set ears straight profile with firm chin and marginal scissor over bite good eye shape of excellent oriental setting and good colour long body very tense of good tone with long legs and whip tail that needs an inch to balance with slight non visible fault at tip. Points of very dark chocolate with some warmth evident mainly well matched, his coat was slightly long and a bit dry to the touch. Shy boy of good type

Oriental Siamese, Balinese Adult/Kitten/Neuter Crystal Clear

1st Pr Beaububbly Odin Oriental Lilac MN 21/01/06

Huge Handsome Boy of Very good type Medium wedge head with straight profile and very slightly weak chin, large ears of good setting, good green eyes of vivid tone with excellent muscular body and long legs and whip tail. Slightly darker lilac coat that was fairly even throughout and overall fairly sound with some tipping along the flanks nice texture shining coat of good length a friendly boy of very good type well shown

2nd Adateam Minxes Pablopicasso Havana Male Kitten 06/07/08

A Sweet boy of medium type large tufted ears requiring more width at top slightly flat profile at brow line and small dip and bump on profile with firm chin and level bite yellowish green eyes that are not the required vivid green as the standard states long muscular body with long legs and dainty paws for a boy. Very dark brown coat with little warmth evident and fairly unsound over the torso this was of a good texture and was shining but too dark am afraid. A young boy needing to develop.

Alison Ashford Memorial Class Av Adult

1 Teggs Gr Ch Bloomers Baroness Belchamp Lilac Tortie Burmese Female 17/06/06

Stylish lady of Lovely type with lovely wide blunt wedge head with excellent width at jaw hinge, large well set ears , large lustrous eyes of excellent yellow tone gorgeous well mingled coat of satin like texture, dainty paws and elegant limbs with a well muscled compact body of good weight for size impressive lady with a sweet temperament .

2nd Macoys Macoys Valentine Girl 27J Lilac Tortie 14/02/04

Burmese Quite Small and More mature lady but not so typically Burmese with a longer less blunt wedge eyes of slightly oriental shape distorting the look and very green in colour, good top of head and large well set ears.Pretty coat of darker lilac and well mingled of good texture . A pretty girl

Alison Ashford Memorial Class AV Neuter

1st Grays Whiteseal Imperial Call British Blue Neuter MN 20.08.02

Not Overlarge for British Neuter but very Balanced and typical of excellent overall type Huge apple head with correct roundness and lovely ear set, could be a tad smaller were set wide apart though, with good fat cheeks and thick neck and wide thick body powerful body with deep broad chest, short thick tail to balance very even blue coat of excellent crisp texture, lustrous eyes of excellent shape paling slightly now, overall a charming handsome boy of excellent type.

2nd Baxter’s Gr Pr Solarus Cathys Clown 37R Oriental Fawn MN 28.07.05

Huge handsome boy of very good type, medium wedge head with large ears that ideally would prefer large for balance almost straight profile with firm chin and level bite, bit square in the muzzle at moment , Excellent eyes of lovely bright vivid green and lovely expression long muscular body with long limbs and whip tail to balance. Slightly open coat of good texture and lovely even tone to coat that was a warm mushroom colour, overall a handsome boy with a charming temperament. End of report

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