GCCF Judge Critique - Betty Shingleton - Croydon Cat Club Show 2010

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GCCF Judge Critique - Betty Shingleton - Croydon Cat Club Show 2010

Written by Tina

Monday, 15 March 2010

CROYDON C.C. CH. SHOW 13TH.FEBRUARY 2010-03-07 JUDGE BETTY SHINGLETON

My thanks to Pat, her Show Team and the Committee for my invitation to judge and the kind hospitality. I had a very enjoyable day very ably assisted by Kassy Warwick, many thanks Kassy.

AC SELF PERSIAN GRAND CHAMPION MALE.

GRAND CH. CERT. EDIKER’S CH LAZANE CLASSIQUE. 2a 081108.

Broad strong scull with neatly placed ears, very short broad nose accentuated break, large nostrils, full well developed cheeks, strong rounded muzzle firm chin, eyes large showing strong colour. Excellent conformation and condition, short strong legs, balanced tail. Full coat beautifully presented, sparkling white.

RES. GRAND CH. CERT. ANGUS’S GR. CH. ANSTEYN REDHOTCHILLIE PEPPER. 4. 140608.

Strong rounded scull with neatly placed ears, well developed cheeks, short broad nose good break, and firm chin, eyes large and expressive showing strong colour. Cobby body, short strong boned legs and balanced tail. Very good coat texture and presentation, richly coloured fairly sound coat.

AC BIRMAN GRAND CHAMPION MALE.

GRAND CH. CERT. ALLEN’S CH LALOLA MISTER DARCY. 13c14. 110608.

Scull strong broad and rounded, medium length nose with slight dip in profile, cheeks full and round, chin well developed, medium sized ears spaced well apart, expressive eyes showing good colour. Long body in good condition, thick set legs, paws short and strong, tail could be a little longer for perfect balance. Very good coat texture and presentation, points pinkish grey. Good gloves and gauntlets.

AC BIRMAN GRAND CHAMPION FEMALE.

GRAND CH. CERT. ENSOR’S GR CH KITTAH THALIA. 13c2. 040705.

A mature girl showing good balanced head, scull strong, broad and rounded, medium length nose with slight dip in profile, cheeks full and round, well developed chin. Ears medium in size and spaced well apart, expressive eyes showing strong colour. Well developed body good length, thick-set legs, short strong paws, would like a longer tail. Coat silky in texture, very well presented, points even colour. Good gloves and gauntlets.

RES. GRAND CH. BRIGLIADORI & ROBSON’S CH. SHWECINTHE MISSFRECKLES. 13c9. 240508.

Overall very good head shape, scull strong and broad, nose medium length with slight dip in profile, cheeks full and round, tapering chin. Medium sized ears spaced well apart, eyes almost round showing good colour. Very good conformation and condition, thick-set legs and balanced tail. Coat silky texture with good presentation, point’s chocolate intermingled with shade of red – very attractive. Good gloves and gauntlets.

TABBY PERSIAN ADULT MALE.

1ST.CC. BOB. EMERY’S CH. PERADON BIG FRANK. 8. 150607.

Broad head with strong rounded scull, neatly placed ears, short broad nose good break, well developed cheeks firm chin, eyes very good shape and expression, fairly strong colour. Cobby body, short strong boned legs, balanced tail. Coat well presented, clear facial tabby markings, stripped legs, body markings a little defused. Very sweet temperament.

AC TURKISH ADULT FEMALE.

2ND. 1ST. W/H. McLEOD’S ALANTRIS ISIK. 13d. 040509.

A young girl not yet a year old. Head showing broad wedge, nose medium length, straight with just a perceptible dip in profile, moderately large ears set high on head, eyes good shape with alert expressive, very undershot jaw. Overall good condition, however even accounting for such a young age and a female I would like a more substantial and bigger body. Coat lovely texture and presentation, chalky white, auburn coloured markings on head separated by white blaze, auburn brush. Very sweet temperament.

AC TURKISH VAN KITTEN. MALE.

1ST. GUIDERA’S YENICIZGI OGUL-NAZIR. 13dod. 070709.

An adolescent boy showing very good development. Head showing broad wedge, long nose straight with just a very slight dip in profile, ears moderately large set high on head, very good eyes for shape and excellent colour for such a youngster – deep copper and very good blue, with such an alert boy the eyes were captivating. Sturdy body, well boned legs, I thought the tail a little short at present, this I am sure will alter as he has a lot of development to complete. Very good coat texture and presentation chalky white, good head markings and auburn tail.

AC TURKISH VAN KITTEN. FEMALE.

1ST.BOB. GUIDERA’S ZARAFET-KEDI. 13dod. 140609.

Overall very good head shape, broad wedge, medium length nose with very slight dip to profile, good bite, ears quite large and set high on head, eyes large and oval with alert expression, and the odd eyes showing very good copper and blue colouring. Balanced body in good condition, well-boned legs and neat feet, balanced tail. Coat texture soft and silky, very well presented, chalky white with good auburn head markings and auburn tail.

2ND. GUIDERA’S SHADYCOMBE VANGUARDS HOPE. 13d. 140509.

A very well developed girl. Balanced head, broad wedge with medium length nose, untidy teeth, nose straight with barely perceptible dip in profile, ears fairly large set high on scull, eyes large and oval, colour setting. Long body with well-boned legs, neat feet rounded and tufted balanced tail. Very well presented coat, silky texture, and head markings good and auburn tail. To have three Turkish Van kittens to judge was a real treat. Must be the first time for many years I have had more than one. The quality and temperament very good.

NORWEGIAN FOREST FEMALE KITTEN.

1ST. BOB. CANDLER’S FAIRYBELLES DAISY CHAIN. 67 20g. 140609.

A very attractive kitten, triangular head with all sides equal, long straight profile, forehead slightly rounded, strong chin, ears set high on head with good width at base large well opened eyes set slightly obliquely, alert expression. Well developed body, good bone, paws large and round. Coat good texture and presentation. Very sweet personality.

RED, CREAM & TORTIE POINT MALE NEUTER.

1ST. PC. BOB. BRIGLIADORI & ROBSON’S SHWECHINTHE FUZZYWUZZY. 13c7.240607.

A mature boy in lovely condition. Scull strong, broad and rounded, medium length nose with dip in profile, cheeks well developed, firm chin, medium sized ears space well apart, expressive eyes showing good colour. Long body with good weight, thick-set legs and short strong paws, balanced tail. Very well presented coat, points even cream, body showing golden hue. Good gloves and gauntlets.

2ND. ENSOR’S PR KITTAHODYSSEUS. 13c5. 251007.

Scull strong broad and rounded, medium length nose with dip in profile, cheeks full, tapering chin. Ears medium size, spaced well apart, eyes good shape and colour. Long body, thick-set legs and large paws, balanced tail. Very good coat texture and presentation, red points, body showing very “hot” colouring. Gloves little untidy, one gauntlet showing a runner.

TABBY & TORTIE TABBY POINT BIRMAN NEUTER MALE.

1ST.PC. BOB. MAYNARD’S GAYEMAUDI BLUEZELAM. 13c12. 111008.

A young boy still to reach full maturity but looking great today. Overall head shape just a little narrow at present, scull strong and rounded, nose medium in length with slight dip in profile, cheeks fairly full, tapering chin. Ears medium in size, eyes almost round showing very good colour. Excellent conformation and condition, thick-set legs, paws short and strong, balanced tail. Very good coat texture, beautifully presented, points showing blue markings on light beige agouti background, body pale. Very good gloves and gauntlets.

BROWN MARBLED BENGAL ADULT MALE.

ANNDREWS ADNIOSH OMEGA CENTARI 76 20. 300409

Overall very nicely balanced head, broad medium wedge with rounded contours, profile has a gentle curve from forehead to bridge of the nose, nose large and broad with slightly puffy nose leather, broad round muzzle and strong chin with pronounced whisker pads. Ears medium wit wide base and rounded tips, oval shaped eyes set on a slight slant towards base of the ears. Long sleek body, well muscled, strong medium length legs, paws large and round, tails thick perhaps just a little long at present, as this boy is not yet a year old I am sure the balanced will come with full maturity. Coat dense and luxurious very well presented, well defined facial marking, black tail tip, body showing distinct pattern with swirling patches of marbling , out lined by shades of colour, with an overall gold dusting. This youngster has a lovely temperament.

AC LA PERM ADULT FEMALE.

1ST. IC. BOB. NICHOLS QUINCUNK FLIBBERTYGIBBET. 80L22b. 060806.

A mature girl, showing balanced head with good type, I would have liked her to be carrying a little more weight. Head showing modified wedge with slightly rounded contours, prominent whisker pads, straight nose with gentle convex curve, forehead showing flat plane with gentle curve over back of head, fairly broad muzzle, firm chin. Ears slightly flared and well placed medium sized eyes with sweet expression. Overall good conformation, fine boned legs, balanced tail. Coat well presented, springy texture and unstructured.

BROWN MARBLED BENGAL KITTEN FEMALE.

1ST. BOB. BALER’S SILVERGLAM STORM. 76 20. 020809.

A very happy young lady enjoying her day out, and I enjoyed judging her! A nice little head, medium wedge with rounded contours, profile has gentle curve from forehead to bridge of nose, broad nose with slightly puffy nose leather, muzzle developing, chin a little shallow. Ears a little large and un-balanced at present, sure she will grow into them, lovely eyes for shape and expression. Overall good body shape and condition, strong bone, needs to grow into her tail just not balanced length today. Coat well presented, clear facial markings, stripes on legs and rings on tail, body showing swirling marble pattern, at present, lacking rich colouring, still a “kitten” coat

BROWN MARBLED BENGAL NEUTER FEMALE

BOB. LEE’S GR CH KALUKIKATZ ARABESQUE. 76 20. 010305.

What a star this girl is! Lovely type and a superb temrement. Broad medium wedge with rounded contours, profile ahs a gentle curve from Forehead to bridge of nose, nose large and broad with puffy nose leather, full broad muzzle with rounded strong chin and pronounced whisker pads, thick muscular neck in proportion to the body. Medium sized ears quite short with wide base and rounded tips set on the side of the head, eyes lovely shape and expression. Very good conformation and condition, long sleek body and muscular, robust legs, balanced tail. Clearly defined facial markings, striped legs and ringed tal with dark tip. A distinct pattern with swirled patches of marbling, richly outlined in shades of rufus colouring, an overall appearance of gold dusting.

AC LAPERM NEUTER FEMALE.

1ST.IC. BOB. TAYLOR’S AMORCATZ SCARLETT OHARA. 80L15d. 100406.

Overall very nicely balanced head, modified wedge with gentle contours, longer than it is wide, prominent whisker pads, straight nose with gentle convex curve, forehead a flat plane to the top of head , smooth gentle curve back over the top of head flowing down into the neck, rounded muzzle with firm chin. Very good ear placement, slightly flared and cupped, expressive eyes showing good shape. Overall very good body shape and condition, slender legs, rounded feet, balanced tail. Coat very well presented, springy texture, nicely waved with plumed tail.

SILVER MARBLED/SPOTTED BENGAL [AOC-EYED/BLUE EYED] ASSESSEMENT.

MERIT –COULHURST SILVERGLAM ESTELLA. 76 30s. F. 140408.

Balanced head with alert expression. Medium wedge with rounded contours, slightly longer than wide with high cheek bones, gentle curve form forehead to bridge of the nose, broad nose with slightly puffy nose leather, muzzle just a little weak at present. Ears good shape wide at base and rounded tips, expressive eyes. Body very good shape and condition, medium length legs, strong and muscular, balanced tail. Very good coat texture and presentation, black rosettes and arrowhead markings, linkage over the shoulders, on silver ground colour, some tarnishing on legs and body. Very good temperament, just a little shy when out of the pen.

MERIT – BAKER’S SILVERGLAM TEELA. 76 30s. F. 210909.

A very attractive young kitten. Nicely balanced broad medium wedge, even width to nose with slight concave curve, puffed nose leather, muzzle yet to fully develop broad chin. Ears very good shape and set, I would like the eyes a little larger. Very good coat texture and presentation, very good black arrow head spotting, a little linkage showing, the contrast with the silver ground colour very impressive and attractive. Sweet natured kitten.

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