GCCF Judge Critique - Bruce Bennett - Humberside Cat Club Show 2009

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GCCF Judge Critique - Bruce Bennett - Humberside Cat Club Show 2009

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Wednesday, 15 April 2009

HUMBERSIDE CAT CLUB

April 11, 2009

Dr BRUCE BENNETT

An enjoyable event ably piloted by Beryl & Judy. My thanks to both and their team for the kind invitation and for their hospitality at the very pleasant Pyewipe. I am also very grateful to Matthew Adair who stewarded most efficiently and proved also to be splendid company as well.

AC SIAMESE/BALINESE CHAMPION FEMALE.

1, GR CC. GREEN’S CH MAPU FIRENZE. (24n) 2yrs 0mths.

Superior lady with a most elegant, equilateral wedge set off by large ears, spaced and set precisely in line, well shaped and inclined oriental eyes of mid blue – the hall light seemed to bleach most eyes on the day. Proud, smoothly arching profile, chin slopes back just a little, incisors meet. Long firm body, matching limbs, tail needs a little more to balance. Points of typical brownish grey, matching well, very pleasing close lying, pale body for good contrast.

2, RES GR CC. BROCK’S CH MEILLAND TRULY TEMPTING. (32b1) 1yr 7mths.

Pleasing girl of good type. Excellent even wedge sporting well spaced ears showing well aligned flare. Oriental eye shape, colour could be deeper but after consideration of the light she got the benefit of the doubt. Very good straight profile, excellent firm chin, level bite. Slender body and limbs, tail balancing, Good coat for texture, seal points well broken, by pale shades, contrasting softly shaded body

Also considered. READ’S CH ADAJAN VANILLA SKYE (61bt) 2yrs 8mths.

Serious girl with a medium wedge on which ears that could be a mite larger are well set and nicely spaced. Eyes a little open, smoky blue. Substantial body, matching limbs and tail. Coat slightly harsh textured especially on the plume, needing just a little more length and flow ideally; it shows good soft chocolate tabby markings, with very good pale ivory body for pleasing contrast.

AC SIAMESE/BALINESE PREMIER MALE.

1, GR PC. HOCKEN’S PR EPITOME SUNDANCE. (32a) 2yrs 5mths.

Lovely big long fellow of very good type. Excellent, even wedge head, spaced ears, that he bonnets slightly when seriously pondering affairs, eyes of lovely incline, good blue shade. Profile shows a gentle angle at the brow, excellent depth of muzzle, good chin and bite that meets. Super long, body, firm and lithe, matching length of limb and very good tail for balance. Smooth coat shows lovely, bright, light red points with warm off white body tone for excellent contrast.

2, RES GR PC UK GR PR HIGHIQ XTRAVAGANZA. (32 1) 3yrs 10mths.

As I have said before, this lad has the most beautiful wedge full face, long, elegant and well balanced, with large ears to complement it. Wonderful shape to his inclined almond eyes with a heart meltingly soulful expression, and good depth of blue. Profile not quite straight, little concave dish from brow to nose leather, chin lines up, bite level. Large strong body and limbs, tail matching. Clear seal tabby pattern to the points, with warmth on the leg bars, tail rings now very dark. Body now very heavily and darkly shaded; he was hiding his head under his blanket as we approached and he looked to some for all the world like a self oriental.

Also considered BENNETT’S CH & PR DAZZLING SWEETALKING GUY. (32 8) 2yrs 1mth

This boy was totally inhibited, determined to hide his very considerable lights under whatever bushel he could find. Very good even wedge, on which ears of good spacing and flare are well placed, oriental eyes of blue, profile almost straight, muzzle needing just a little more masculine strength ideally, chin acceptable, incisors level. Medium sized body, balancing limbs and tail. Very good, very lovely soft caramel tabby points, with good contrast to the smooth body that shows a little toning shading. Seemed to have lost belief in himself, would have been placed higher had he been able to sell himself just a little.

ORIENTAL TORTOISESHELL ADULT FEMALE.

1. CC. BoB HIRST’S CH TOGHAR PASTICHE. (37h)

1yr 8mths. Well grown lady of very good type and coat. Wedge even and of medium length, perhaps just the hint of a pinch but minimal, ears well placed and flared and of good size, oriental eyes of olive green. Very good profile, strong chin, lower incisors curve very gently so middle ones are just forward, but the average is acceptable. Body strong but feminine, balanced limbs and tail, last vertebra just slightly expanded. Coat texture good, lovely sound, warm chocolate with excellent warmth to the red breaks. Self possessed and assured.

ORIENTAL SPOTTED TABBY MALE NEUTER.

1. PC BoB. NELSON’S PR TIDDLYPOO JUSTIN TYME (38d) 3yrs 1mth.

Strong lad of good type, shorter wedge, on which ears are placed well, could be slightly larger for preference, show good flare, eyes oriental in shape, green of good shade. Very good straight profile, firm chin, level bite. Strongly muscled body and limbs, tail matching. Coat in good condition, rich red tones in which tabby pattern is a little faint. Forehead lines are continuous over crown and down nape, breaking up over the shoulders; two broken necklets; spine line faint but appears broken, spotting on flanks shows a little linkage. Contrast could be better defined ideally.

CHOCOLATE POINTED MALE ADULT.

1. CC.BoB. SIMPSON’S MYLYNN MATINEE IDOL. 1yr 3mths.

Very comely youth of good type. Medium long, even wedge sporting large ears, spaced and flared, eyes well shaped and blue good. Very good straight profile, chin could be just a little stronger, bite meets, just scissored over. Body lithe and firm, balancing limbs, good tail length. Good mid chocolate points, match well and show warmth, contrasting ivory body that shows a little soft matching shading. Needing just a little more masculine substance at present but very pleasing as an adolescent.

CHOCOLATE POINTED FEMALE ADULT.

1. CC. BROCK’S ADSETAM YOKIO SAN. 2yrs 3mths.

A large girl with length, quite good type. Wedge medium long and even, with ears open and well placed upon it; shaped eyes, just a little open, of good blue tone. Profile shows a little dip below the bridge, chin strong but incisors touch. Good long lithe body, slender limbs and lengthy tail to balance. Healthy glossy coat shows burnished chocolate to her points, contrasting well to the body that shows areas of matching shading; mask not quite complete. In spite of her age and size, has just a hint of adolescent gaucheness about her still.

AV ORIENTAL NOT HAVING WON A CC

1. HELM’S FLOWERDEW MAGIQUE NOIRE. M. (37) 13mths 2wks.

Lady with a short little wedge head, even, on which ears of quite good size are fairly well set. Eyes just a little short of the required green at present, but nicely shaped. Good straight profile, firm chin, gappy incisors. Neat well balanced body, limbs and tail in proportion. Very good coat texture, sleek and close, sound glossy unblemished black. AV ORIENTAL BREEDER’S NEUTER. 1. NELSON’S PR TIDDLYPOO JUSTIN TYME. MN. (38d) 3yrs 1mth.

AV ORIENTAL NON BREEDER’S NEUTER.

1. DUNN’S PIPPASTRO MINNALOOSH. MN (62 43bs) 1yr 10mths.

Super type to this handsome gent. Very strong, even wedge head, beautifully balanced by large ears set in excellent alignment; excellent oriental eye shape, good green tone. Very good straight profile with the depth of muzzle I like, chin lines up, bite meets. Large strong body, limbs and feet, tail in balance. Coat of excellent silken texture and flow, well furnished plume. Excellent silver undercoat everywhere a little over half way up the hair shafts. The shading is in good warm chocolate; on the body the coat is just marginally short and this throws the underlying tabby pattern more into evidence than is ideal, but the overall picture is impressive.

2. HALLIDAY’S PR TOGHAR TERRACOTA. MN (37d) 1yr 8mths.

Very elegant lad of good type. Head very fine, excellent even wedge, large ears showing complementary spacing and flare, light green oriental eyes, good straight profile, chin lines up, bite level. Slender body, proportionate limbs and tail, would like just a tad more masculine substance at this age for preference. Lovely sound red coat with appropriately little tabby in evidence.

X2 CRUDEN’S OOPSEEDEE MAKING WAVES. MN (41n) 9mths 3wks.

Boy of splendid masculine development for his young age. Shorter even wedge on which ears are well placed though would prefer a little more size to them ideally, eyes oriental, soft olive green. Straight profile, firm chin, bite meets. Strong mature body and limbs, tail balancing. Super coat for texture, colour and contrast. Lovely even soft sheeny caramel with good contrast to the ground, and a creditable classic pattern. Clear triple spine lines, necklets broken and complete, defined tail rings, oysters clear and almost completely outlined, shoulder pattern could be a little more clearly developed.

3. LORD’S DRUIDSWAY BLACK PANTHER. MN (37) 11mths.

Elegant boy but still a little immature. Long wedge, graced by large, fly away ears, Eye colour could be a clearer green ideally, but it is acceptable. Arching profile, chin slopes back rather, bite level. Slender body, long limbs, excellent long tail. Coat of good short length and excellent texture, sound dense black.

2. AV ORIENTAL ADOLESCENT NEUTER.

1. LORD’S DUIDSWAY BLACK PANTHER. MN (37) 11mths. AC SIAMESE/BALINESE BREEDER’S ADULT.

1. READ’S CH ADAJAN VANILLA SKYE F. (61bt) 2yrs 8mth.

2 SIMPSON’S FLUTTERBY TELL-TALE TILLY. F (32b1) 1yr 11mths.

Pleasing girl of good type. Even wedge, ears of good placing and flare, oriental blue eyes showing good oriental incline. Profile straight, chin lines up, bite just slightly undershot. Comely body, slender and lithe, limbs and tail matching. Coat texture fine, seal points showing pale breaks, some matching shading to the body.

3. HOWARTH’S MIYASAMA FREDDIES GIRL. F. (32b1) 9mths 1wk.

Rather a rude lady today, Wedge shorter and even, ears spaced and flared in line upon it, eyes of mid blue, good profile, chin lines up and incisors meet. Neat little body with proportionate limbs and tail. Overall rather immature for her age, looking very kittenish at present. Seal points, pale breaks, lovely clear body.

AC SIAMESE/BALINESE VISITOR’S ADULT.

1. DEBOWSKA’S METEXA VIVA-LADIVA. FR. (32b3) 11mths 1wk.

Elegant lass, medium length wedge large ears well spaced and flared to flatter, eyes marginally open, blue good. Profile shows a very gentle dish, strong chin, bite just meets. Balanced body, limbs and tail, terminal vertebra shows a tiny curve. Coat of excellent texture, very good clear body contrasting with the warm chocolate points broken in pale shades.

AC SIAMESE/BALINESE VISITORS KITTEN.

1. HIRST’S TOGHAR BY DESIGN. M (32 3) 5mths 4wks.

Very well developed for his age. Good even triangular wedge on which large ears are well set and flared, good blue tone to his oriental eyes. Very good straight profile, firm chin, sabre canines, incisors meet. Long firm body, limbs and tail in keeping. Tabby points pattern developing in excellent milk chocolate shade, mask pencillings, whisker spots, leg bars and plentiful tail rings; excellent clear ivory body.

2. GRAY & JOHNSON’S TOGHAR MAID TOORDER. F (32 1) 5mths 4wks.

Long lass of good type, even wedge, eyes just a little large, blue good, ears well placed and of good size, Profile shows a gentle angle above the brow, chin and bite satisfactory. Slender body, matching limbs and tail. Good soft seal tabby points, excellent clear contrasting body.

3. GREEN’S BELROO HONEYSUCKLE. F. (24n) 7mths 2wks

AC SIAMESE/BALINESE NON BREEDERS’ NEUTER. A class of high quality exhibits.

1. MUSSON’S GR PR MEILLAND MYKINDA GUY. MN (24) 2yrs 9mths. Indeed!!!.

Splendid mature gent with en excellently balanced, long wedge enhanced by large ears very well aligned and flared, eyes of excellent oriental shape and colour. Proud arched profile, firm chin and bite that meets. Long, strong body and limbs, tail balances. Warm seal points, excellent body contrast. Magnificently mature picture; later Best Siamese, well deserved.

2. HOCKEN’S PR EPITOME SUNDANCE. MN (32a) 2yrs 5mths.

3. GOURLEY & WARD’S GR CH SHERMESE PEPPERMINT. FN (24) 5yrs 11mths

X3 SHAWLEY’S UK GR PR HIGHIQ XTRAVAGANZA. MN (32 1) 3yrs 10mths.

AC SIAMESE/BALINESE VETERAN NEUTER.

1. WESTOBY’S TINTALLY WAYFARER. MN (24) 8yrs 5mths.

Slightly embattled senior citizen, who has a narrower wedge head with ears of mid size hollowing its lines upward, flashing almond eyes of blue, gently curving profile, chin that lines up; bite not examined. Body large and strong, matching limbs and tail. Coat of lovely texture short, fine and close, with excellent contrast between the dense seal points and the body that though it shows a little matching shading, retains a commendable degree of pallor.