GCCF Judge Critique - Dr Bruce Bennett - Cheshire Area Cat Club Show 2010

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GCCF Judge Critique - Dr Bruce Bennett - Cheshire Area Cat Club Show 2010

Written by Tina

Wednesday, 17 November 2010

CHESHIRE AREA CAT CLUB. 13 November, 2010. Dr BRUCE BENNETT.

My thanks to Mesdames Parrish and Hughes for their kind invitation to this busy Show, my first visit, and Gillian and I thoroughly enjoyed ourselves. Thanks also to Richard Lord, who stepped in to steward at short notice and whose efficiency and pleasant company made the time speed by on a busy day.

AC SIAMESE/BALINESE GRAND CHAMPION MALE.

Imp GR CC to GIBBONS’ GR CH RICHDALE LONE RANGER. M (24) 3yrs 9mths.

What a pleasure to be allowed to award an Imperial to this stunning seal point boy. He has a long, even wedge, broad top between very large, well flared ears, well shaped oriental blue eyes. Profile proud and virtually straight, firm chin and level bite. Long rather lean body, limbs long and ready to spring, tail to balance. Coat is his main glory, a little long but condition good, simply wonderful warm seal brown points with totally dramatic warm clear creamy body for delightful contrast so rarely seen in today’s seal points

AC SIAMESE/BALINESE GRAND CHAMPION FEMALE.

Imp GR CC to MASON’S GR CH EPITOME SWEETDREAMS. F. (32b8) 4yrs 2wks.

Lady of substance with a lovely, even, triangular wedge head, excellent breadth at the top between large ears flared in line, well shaped oriental eyes good blue shade, set marginally deep. Snooty profile, almost straight, chin firm, has lost the lower incisors, but bite looks to have been even. Very well developed body, substantial but lithe, limbs and tail balancing. Lovely coat, soft textured and close lying, attractive plum tinted caramel shade on the ears, cooler on other points, well broken by apricots, some with pleasing warmth, good off white body contrast

AC SIAMESE/BALINESE GRAND PREMIER MALE.

Imp GR PC to HOWARD & HANDY’S GR PR AMARRICHI PRICELESS PRINCE. MN. (24) 3yrs 8mths.

Very attractive seal point neuter, looking just a hint surprised to be competing in such an illustrious class. Strong wedge, tiniest pinch, good breadth at the top between large ears showing good flare to them, eyes of almond shape, good blue shade. Very good proud profile, showing a gentle smooth convexity. Excellent long, strong body, proportionate limbs and tail. Close coat, with seal points that have warm tints to them, good body contrast also with some warmth to it and very little shading. In spite of his maturity and excellent conformation, he manages to retain a youthful and appealingly innocent air.

HAVANA NEUTER.

1. (PC Withheld) THIRSK’S PR TENAJ BRONZE MYSTIC. MN. (29) 1yr 8mths.

Boy with a short strong wedge head, ears of mid size, well spaced, large open eyes of chartreuse tint. Profile shows a dent at the bridge and a bit of a bump over the muzzle, good firm chin and level bite. Body well developed and strong, well balanced limbs and tail. Coat a little long, lies well, lovely smooth texture, quite dark shade though it has pleasing warmth, but it is unsound, one of the factors militating against the certificate today.

LILAC POINT ADULT FEMALE.

1 CC. BoB. WILLIAMS’ ROYSTERER TRULY-LOVELY. F. (24c) 9mths 3days.

Attractive young lady, development appropriate to age and judged as such. Wedge of mid length, well set ears of balancing size and good flare, almond shaped eyes, a little open initially but came down well as she relaxed, good blue shade. Very good, slightly arched profile, chin lines up, bite meets. Good strong body, balanced limbs and tail. Close smooth-textured coat. Excellent soft lilac points with lovely clear magnolia body for contrast.

APRICOT POINT ADULT MALE.

BoB. To BROWNRIGG’S CH CHAPELROSE HOLY MOSES. M. (32fn) 1yr 5mths.

Boy with a long wedge head showing a little pinch, large open ears flaring in line, inclined oriental eyes of good blue shade. Profile smoothly convex, chin and bite level. Body long and lithe, balanced limbs, neat paws, tail just long enough. Coat of excellent quality, close-lying and silken to the touch, warm apricot shade to the points, body shows quite a bit of matching shading but contrast there.

TABBY POINT ADULT FEMALE.

1. CC. ROYSTERER FREYJA. F. (32 9) 1yr 8mths.

Lady with a medium length, even wedge head, broad top, between proportionate, flaring ears, blue eyes of good oriental shape. Profile almost straight, chin lines up bite meets, just scissored over. Elegant long slender neck, elegant body and limbs, neat paws, balancing tail. Close smooth coat, scrumptiously delicate mushroomy tabby points, forehead scarab, good tail ringing, faintest bracelets, clear off white body for contrast.

2. KIRBY’S RICHDALE HOTTOTTIE. F. (32 1) 1yr 3wks.

Sweet lady, with a shorter, even wedge, ears set well on it, eyes a little open, good blue. Profile straight, level chin and bite. Medium sized, firm body, matching limbs and tail. Healthy coat showing seal tabby points, thumb prints, forehead tracings, single eye lines, bracelets, tail rings needing a bit more definition, softly shaded body showing sufficient contrast.

RED POINT KITTEN, MALE.

1. BoB. WEBB’S LITTLEFEAT TEXAS TWISTER. MN. (32a) 8mths 1wk.

What a smart fellow this is!. Sitting in his pen surveying the lesser mortals coming and going. Very attractive, even wedge of mid length, super broad top between large ears flaring precisely in line, inclined almond shaped eyes of excellent blue shade and aloof superior expression. Proud straight profile, chin lines up, bite meets. Elegant strong neck and body, matching limbs and tail just long enough. Good bright red points developing, excellent contrast to the warm white body. Later Best Siamese, well deserved.

2. GILDER’S MYMY AKAUM. MN. (32 1) 6mths 4wks.

Bouncing boy with a short, even wedge, ears could be a little more spaced and flared for preference, good blue oriental eyes. Profile virtually straight, firm chin, level bite. Sturdy body, strong limbs, tail balances. Good rich red points, body shows dorsal shading to match, contrast elsewhere good.

APRICOT POINT KITTEN.

1. (BoB Withheld) BROWN’S HEMLOCK MONTEREY JACK. M. (32fn) 3mths 4wks.

Boy with a medium long, even wedge, good breadth at the top between well flared ears of good size, nicely inclined eyes that need a bit more depth to the blue. Good straight profile, firm chin, lower incisors creeping forward just a little. Neat body, limbs and tail to match. Coat longish, wispy and a little open, soft sandy points colour, pale body for contrast.

CHOCOLATE POINT NEUTER.

1. (PC Withheld) GRIFFITHS’ SIMPLISIAM TWINKLING STAR. FN. (24b) 2yrs 2mths.

Adorable lady, just right for ones lap. Wedge short and even, nicely spaced ears set well in line, oriental eyes of good blue. Arched profile, strong chin, undershot bite. Body strong and firm, limbs to match, tail needs a little length to balance. Coat of excellent texture, lying close and satiny to the touch. Warm, slightly dark chocolate points. Good ivory body contrast. Excellent condition, curled up contentedly in her pen.

TABBY POINT NEUTER.

1. PC. BoB. SHORE’S PR ROYSTERER ROYAL-DAZZLE. MN. (32 9) 1yr 9mths.

Lad with a long wedge, nicely even, perhaps marginally narrow for a male, ears of size, flared in line, oriental, inclined eyes of clear blue. Profile straight, chin lines up, bite meets. Long lithe body, similar limbs, neat paws, tail of balancing length. Smooth lying coat, soft tabby points in a slightly cool mushroom shade, good facial markings, tail rings need a little more definition, excellent clear off white body.

AV ORIENTAL JUNIOR ADULT.

1.MOORE’S CH KINKAJEWSDEN EILEENNA. F. (37p) 1yr 2wks.

Attractive lady of good type. Balanced even wedge head with nicely flared large ears, eyes of oriental shape and set, olive in tone. Profile shows the gentlest incline at the bridge but is virtually straight. Chin firm, incisors meet. Strong body, limbs and tail balancing. Coat shows good soft mid brownish grey shade to the points with pleasing soft apricot breaks

2. CORBY & DOLAN’S CH IKISHIROO CASCADE KIKIMA. F. (29c) 1yr 2mths.

3. WHITING’S MERRYTAIL SONG OFSONGS. F. (29c) 1yr 10mths.

AV ORIENTAL NON BREEDER’S ADULT.

1. LINTON’S GR CH SHADOWSQUAD STARDUST. F. (37g) 10.03.2007.

Heartening to see this lovely lady in good fettle. As always she has a very fine beautifully even wedge head, large well spaced open ears following its lines out precisely, dreamy, inclined oriental eyes of soft olive green with a gentle expression. Straight profile, aligned chin and level bite. Slender fine body, spare except where expanding just a little now at the waistline. Coat fairly close, she ‘fluffed’ it just a little over the spine; as always, the blue slightly on the dark side well broken by creams of varying shades. Happy and contented.

2. GILDER’S BARDSONG CINNYMYCHI. F. (37m) 27.10.2008.

Lady with a medium wedge head on which sizeable ears are well spaced and flared, oriental eyes of good green tone. Profile shows a shallow dish. Chin lines up, peggy incisors meet. Medium sized body and limbs tail matching. Healthy coat shows good warm cinnamon, well broken by various reds

AV ORIENTAL VISITOR’S ADULT.

1. CORBY & DOLAN’S CH IKISHIROO CASCADE KIKIMA. F. (29c) 1yr 2mths.

I do like this girl. She is so well balanced overall, with a very even wedge head, good clear green oriental eyes, set well in it, ears of proportionate size, set well in line. Profile is straight and the chin and bite line up just so. The body is perhaps just a tad chunky, limbs and tail in keeping. Coat texture good, lying smooth and close, excellent texture, sound and of a brownish lilac shade. Nothing exaggerated here but it all hangs together most attractively.

AV ORIENTAL KITTEN MALE.

1. WEBSTER’S NANPEMA FLAMENCO. MN. (37d) 8mths 1wk.

Well balanced individual with a strong, even wedge of medium length, oriental eyes of good clear green, well spaced ears showing good flare, virtually straight profile, firm chin and level bite. Excellent strong body, proportionate limbs and tail. Super coat texture, lying short, close and sleek, bright red with a spotted pattern that 38s would die for, clearly separated and defined body spotting with head, limb and tail markings in keeping. It looks so terrific one wishes that he did fly under the spotty banner. Has immense presence

2. SINCLAIR’S TRELAGANDORF TRADITIONAL. MN. (29) 8mths 4wks.

Boy of very good type, even wedge, large ears, spaced and flared well in line, green oriental eyes with a most appealing tendency to squint that takes a bit of work to establish that it is intermittent. Excellent slightly arching profile, firm chin, incisors meet. Body long, elegant and slender, limbs and tail to match. Close lying coat, very good for soundness and texture, very dark chestnut shade.

X2. BROWN’S HEMLOCK TAROT DE LA BRUJAS. M. (37) 4mths.

Very handsome young man with a long, even wedge, large ears set well upon it, shaped oriental eyes of clear green. Very good straight profile, firm chin, teething, bite meets. Body well grown for age, limbs and tail in balance. Coat of kitten length, sound, sleek black. Up against much bigger boys today he held his own. Most promising.

3. GILDER’S MYMY ADHIRANT. MN. (37fn) 6mths 4wks.

AV ORIENTAL KITTEN FEMALE.

1. BROWNRIGG’S BECKSTAR FANTASIA. F. (37e) 7mths 1wk.

Well grown lass of good, strong unexaggerated type, with a well balanced triangular head of mid length on which well spaced ears show pleasing flare and inclined oriental eyes of excellent clear green. Straight profile, firm chin and level bite. Well developed body, strong limbs, matching tail. Coat of excellent texture, short and smooth, very well broken seal points, some breaks of bright red shade, dramatic facial blaze.

2. CLARKE’S FOXYPAWS LEXI. F. (37fn) 3mths 3wks.

Tiny person of very good type and considerable potential. Balanced wedge head, ears set well in line showing good flare, attractive, sleepy oriental eyes of good green. Profile shows a distinct little depression above the brows, which should go as she develops, but is otherwise straight, chin and teething bite correct. Neat little body with matching limbs and tail. Matt apricot kitten coat showing soft ghost tabby markings.

X2 FULLERTON’S PIPASTRO AMAZIN’ GREYS. F. (37ps) 4mths 4wks.

Very striking little girl with a neat even wedge head, well spaced ears showing good flare, and oriental eyes already good green. Shallow profile dish, level chin and correct bite. Medium length body and limbs, tail balances, tiny terminal expansion. Coat developing well, good silver undercoat heading out well, the tipping very dark in some areas over the back and shoulders, well broken in soft shades. Another little lady of great potential.

3. LINTON’S FIORDILISO SIOUX. F. (37e) 5mths 3wks.

AV ORIENTAL RADIUS KITTEN.

1. BROWN’S GELCUNE BLACKLACE. F. (37) 5mths 1wk.

Young lady with a wedge that is short and even, ears well spaced and flared, eyes a little rounded but clear green. Profile straight, chin lines up, bite meets. Strong little body and limbs, tail to match. Typical sound, shiny black coat

AV ORIENTAL NON-BREEDER’S NEUTER.

1. ELLIS’S IGR PR MYLYNN MOONSHADOW. MN. (62 20) 3yrs 11mths.

Loved this lad’s baleful look, a glance would shatter glass. Very strong, even, equilateral wedge head, excellent broad top between large ears set well when not held threateningly low, clear light green oriental eyes beneath beetling brows. Straight profile, excellent depth of muzzle, level bite. Very large substantial body sturdy long limbs, tail matches. Silken coat of mid length, shows good flow, tabby markings not quite sound, contrast with the warm ground.

2. FULLERTON’S GR PR STARAPPEAL SCENESTEALER. MN. (62 43a) 2yrs 3wks.

Very striking individual with a very long, rather narrow wedge, ears following its lines up, oriental eyes of notable incline, would like a bit more intensity to the green. Good profile, just the shallowest hint of a dish. Chin lines up, bite meets. Long, long body, matching limbs and tail. Very long bluish coat, rather dry textured which diminishes flow, so that it stands in peaks about him like a whipped meringue, exposing the soft shady greyish beige of the standard undercoat.

3. MCPARLIN’S IGR PR FOXYPAWS RAMASSES. MN. (43a) 7yrs 2mths.

Such a handsome, mature fellow unlucky to meet the younger lads above. Wedge even and strong, very pleasing without exaggeration but very well balanced by large ears set in line, might be just a little more widely spaced for preference, excellent green oriental eyes. Profile virtually straight, firm chin, no incisors now, bite looks to have met. Very good tubular, strong body, stands up tall and proud on long limbs. Coat short and close, clear bluish beige standard undercoat discernible over whole trunk, even over spine, darkish blue tipping there, commendably even. Usual facial markings, bracelets, tail rings and necklaces. Full of presence; liked him a lot.

AV ORIENTAL JUNIOR NEUTER.

1. MULLINEAUX SYBELLA SUNBLESSED. MN. (37n) 1yr 10mths.

Rather cross lad, with an even triangular wedge head of mid length, eyes open initially but came down well to good oriental shape when we got him relaxed in his pen, clear light green. Very good gently arching profile, level chin and bite that meets. Strong body, proportionate limbs and tail that is rather blunt ended. Coat of good texture, attractive sound, very even soft lilac based caramel shade.

AC SIAMESE/BALINESE DEBUTANTE ADULT.

1. WILLIAMS’ ROYSTERER TRULY-LOVELY. F. (24c) 9mths 3days.

2. MASON’S EPITOME BAD ROMANCE. F. (32b8) 9mths 2wks.

Lady with an even wedge of medium length, ears of quite good size and set, eyes slightly open, pleasing blue shade. Profile virtually straight, chin aligned, incisors meet. Body and limbs adolescent appropriate to youth, caramel points all well broken, good pale body for contrast.

3. GILLEN’S OWAISSA MASTER CRAFTSMAN. M. (24) 7mths 4wks.

AC SIAMESE/BALINESE NOVICE ADULT.

1. WILLIAM’S ROYSTERER TRULY LOVELY. F. (24c) 9mths 3days.

2. MASON’S EPITOME BAD ROMANCE. F. (32b8) 9mths 2wks.

AC SIAMESE/BALINESE BREEDER’S KITTEN.

1. GILLEN’S OWAISSA MASTER CRAFTSMAN. M. (24) 19.3.2010.

Young man with a medium length wedge, ears needing a little more spacing and flair ideally, oriental eyes of mid blue shade. Good straight profile, level chin and bite that meets. Strong body and limbs, tail to match. Dark seal points with good contrast to the rather cool body that shows shading that has just the beginnings of black elements in some areas.

2. CLARKE’S FOXYPAWS MORGAN. M. (24b) 3mths 3wks.

Endearing little scrap, really a pair of huge ears with a wee kitten in between. Neat wedge, ears as above showing good flare, oriental eyes of good blue shade. Profile at present shows a distinct little depression above the brow that needs to fill in, chin and bite correct. Neat body, large tummy, baby limbs and tail. Wispy kitten coat shows chocolate points that are rather cold toned, muddy body at the moment.

AC SIAMESE/BALINESE NON BREEDER’S KITTEN.

1. WEBB’S LITTLEFEAT TEXAS TWISTER. MN. (32a) 8mths 1wk.

2. RICE’S ARTENSA TUMBLING DYCE. M. (24) 8mths 2wks.

Boy of good type with a pleasing wedge, slight pinch to it at present, ears of excellent size, and good flare, good oriental eyes with depth to the blue. Profile gently angled at the brow, straight above and below. Chin and bite level. Good tubular body, slender limbs and long, long tail that has a mild expansion without deviation about an inch from the tip. Seal points show good contrast to the slightly shady cool body.

AC SIAMESE/BALINESE VISITOR’S KITTEN.

1. WEBB’S LITTLEFEAT TEXAS TWISTER. MN. (32a) 8mths 1wk.

2, CLARKE’S FOXYPAWS BENTLY. M. (24) 3mths 4wks.

Lad of good type with a neat even wedge, on which large flaring ears are well spaced, oriental shape to his eyes of mid blue. Profile almost straight, chin lines up, bite meets. Neat little body, matching limbs and tail. Baby coat shows slightly brindled seal points with a typically somewhat muddy body at present.

AC SIAMESE/BALINESE JUNIOR NEUTER.

1. SHORE’S PR ROYSTERER ROYAL-DAZZLE. MN. (32 9) 1yr 9mths.

2. WEBSTER’S CH & PR TANZANITE-IN-BLUE. FN. (24a) 1yr 9mths.

Handsome lady with an even wedge showing lovely spaced and flared ears, eyes of good oriental shape, with depth to the blue. Attractive profile, just the gentlest smooth convexity, level chin and bite. Tense, anxious body of mid size, matching limbs and tail. Coat of very pleasing silky texture, good mid blue points, some matching body shading, contrast satisfactory.

AC SIAMESE/BALINESE VISITOR’S NEUTER.

1. SHORE’S PR ROYSTERER ROYAL-DAZZLE. MN. (32 9). 1yr 9mths.

2. WEBB’S PR PIPPASTRO BOLSHOI. MN. (61n) 2yrs 5mths.

Huge person of very good head type, an even wedge set off by large flaring spaced ears, but has eyes that are just a bit open and pale in colour. Arrogant profile angled at the bridge, straight planes above and below this, chin aligned, bite meets. Large strong body and limbs, matched tail. Coat of good quality, flowing as required, matched caramel points, good contrast to the off white body.