GCCF Judge Critiques - Bruce Bennett - Lancashire Cat Club Show 2009

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GCCF Judge Critiques - Bruce Bennett - Lancashire Cat Club Show 2009

Written by Administrator

Wednesday, 15 April 2009

LANCASHIRE CAT CLUB

14th March, 2009-03-16

Dr BRUCE BENNETT.

Such a fun Show, many thanks to Cris and her colleagues for their invitation. Thanks, too, to Gillian for stepping in to steward for my Open Classes when my booked steward had to withdraw due to injury. I do hope that you are more comfortable and recovered soon, Linda.

AC ORIENTAL GRAND PREMIER.

Imp Gr PC. HINCHCLIFFE’S Imp Gr Pr. MYLYNN MICKEY FINN. MN. (62 43s) 26.5.06.

Glorious looking huge fellow, with an excellent even, triangular wedge head on which ears are set in splendid alignment, super orientally shaped eyes of deep green shade. Profile just arched, chin firm and bite level. Huge body generously proportioned, long strong limbs, sizeable feet, tail of length. Excellent length and flow to coat, texture a little dry, well furnished plume. Bright silver undercoat, well up the hair shafts, dramatic black shading, faintest tabby barring just discernible on thighs. Really looks the part.

2. Res Imp Gr PC withheld. LUND’S GR PR SMAUG TY. MN. (43ds) 28.2.07.

Very handsome person with a good even wedge head, large ears to complement it, would like just a tad more space between them, oriental eyes shaped and inclined well, olive in tone needing a little more definition to the green for perfection. Profile angled at the brow, very shallow forehead depression. Strong, long body and limbs, excellent tail length to balance. Lovely sleek coat, lying close, clear silver under coat about half way up the hair shafts, soft red shading.

AC SIAMESE/BALINESE GRAND PREMIER, MALE.

Imp Gr PC WEBB’S UK GR PR APRIKAT SMART COOKIE. MN (61bt) 15.7.00.

Splendid senior of excellent type and strength, retiring nature but great natural dignity and presence. Even strong wedge, puffing his whisker pads to ensure our respect, super breadth between very well aligned ears of size, eyes of excellent shape and incline, good blue shade to them in spite of his years. Profile shows long straight forehead, gentle brow angle, then straight to nose, good firm chin. Body large and strong, proportionate tail. Coat of quite wonderful soft texture, lengthy and flowing, furnished plume. Excellent warm chocolate tabby patterning, forehead and mask markings, soft tail rings, leg barring faint, very good contrast to the clear ivory coat .

Res Imp Gr PC. THORPE’S GR PR JOHPAS SUNNY-JIM. MN (32a) 16.3.06.

Very handsome lad, somewhat reluctant to be gracious. Very good even wedge, ears of good size , spaced and flared well upon it, lovely oriental eyes of deep blue. Patrician profile, virtually straight, just the gentlest rise at the brow line. Chin firm, incisors irregular but basically meet. Excellent long strong body, balancing limbs and tail. Coat of good length close lying and fine, showing soft red points colour with good contrast to the lovely warm white body that has just a hint of tonal shading. Also considered;

THORPE’S GR PR REUDENZA RAZZLEDAZZLE. MN (32 1) 3.1.06.

Striking lad with a very typy wedge head, a beautiful even triangle with large ears that show excellent alignment and flare, might have just a little more space between for preference, eyes show very good oriental shape and slant, deep blue in tone. Proud profile, chin might be a trace deeper, incisors irregular but more or less level. Compact, fine body with limbs and tail to match. Coat of very good texture and length, clear tabby pattern on forehead, single cheek tracings, thumb prints, leg bars and tail rings, shady body showing faint tabby barring. Would like a little more substance and masculinity at this age.

ORIENTAL BLUE ADULT FEMALE.

1. CC. BoB. SAXON’S CH TIJANMEEK MERCEDES. F. 19.4.07.

Attractive lady of good overall type, though seemed very timid. Medium length wedge, nicely even, ears of good size which she can hold in correct alignment but while anxious (i.e. much of the time) tends to hold them up a little. Oriental eyes of olive green. Profile shows a wee bump over the muzzle, chin and bite level. Excellent slender body with matching limbs and tail to balance, last vertebra slightly expanded but aligned. Coat of excellent texture, sound and of pleasing even blue.

ORIENTAL BLUE KITTEN, MALE.

1. BoB withheld. ANDERSON’S FIORDILISO EARL GREY. MN. 21.6.08.

Youth of lovely nature and good type. Wedge even and of medium length, large ears well spaced and flared in line, eyes slightly open but good basic shape, olive green in tone. Excellent straight profile, good firm chin and level bite. Well developed body and limbs, tail of good length with a tiny terminal deviation. Coat texture excellent blue, a little dark toned and a hint smoky looking on the flanks where intensity of blue fades toward he skin.

ORIENTAL TORTOISESHELL KITTEN.

1. BoB. GILDER’S BARDSONG TORCHDANCER. (37h) 27.10.08.

Girl of very good type with an even triangular wedge head on which ears of size are very well spaced and flared, eyes of very good oriental shape and super green tone. Straight profile, level chin and bite. Well grown body, limbs and tail in keeping. Excellent sound rich chocolate coat with bright red tortie breaks well distributed, legs show some barring, not evident on the body.

2. GILDER’S BARDSONG CINNYMYCHIC (37m) 27.10.08.

Sweet lass of sound type without the flair shown by her sister. Medium wedge head on which ears of good size are set quite well, eyes shaped, and olive green shade. Good profile, chin firm, bite just a hint under at present. Balanced body, limbs and tail. Coat shows pleasing soft cinnamon shade, good tortie breaks; like her sister, leg bars evident and some tail ringing in addition.

CARAMEL POINT SIAMESE ADULT FEMALE.

1 CC BoB. LINKLATER’S CH PLEZETOBE PUREANSIMPLE 18.4.07.

Substantial lady of good type. Wedge neat and even, ears of good set, might be a little more spaced, lovely deep blue to her oriental eyes. Profile angled at the brow, good chin, level bite. Substantial body, with some prominence of the areolas (recent kittening?) , slender limbs, tail could be a little longer for balance. Excellent coat texture, very good clarity of coat, matching points very much at the lilac end of the spectrum.

TABBY POINT SIAMESE ADULT FEMALE.

1. CC and BoB Withheld. KNOWLSON’S DRESTOTHRIL VIVA-LA-DIVA. (32 1) 19.2.08.

Lady with a very striking head full face. Stylish, even, triangular wedge adorned by huge, well flared ears, and eyes of super oriental shape, of deep blue shade. Very good straight profile, good chin, bite not quite conforming; the canines are even but the lower incisors show a definite step, those on her left well above the rest, and the two sets inclined fore and aft somewhat. Balanced body, limbs and tail, all very dainty, would like a little more substance. Soft tabby points, body has a somewhat ticked appearance, contrasting well with the tabby points.

2. STORK’S WICCANWAYS’ WINTER SOLSTICE. (32 5) 6.11.07.

Lady with a medium wedge, ears set well, oriental eyes of good blue, Profile gently convex, chin and bite level. Body of medium size, little bikini fat pad, balancing limbs and tail that shows a terminal pip. Coat slightly open. Softly coloured tabby mask and tail rings, legs lack bars at present. Good pale, slightly shaded coat.

Considered for BoB. HARVEY’S CH ADIVAM PINUP POPPY. (32 1) 19.11.05.

Lovely strong lady with a very good wedge on which ears of very good size and flare are set becomingly; excellent oriental eyes of good blue. Straight profile, firm chin level, bite. Firm body and limbs, matching tail. Clear seal tabby points pattern with contrast to body that shows an obvious bare patch with slight inflammatory reaction over the shoulder and one or two other minor signs of battle here and there that denied her the award, I’m afraid.

APRICOT POINT SIAMESE KITTEN, MALE.

1. BoB SHORE’S EPITOME DREAMCATCHER. MN. 14.7.08.

Handsome youth with a good, even wedge head on which ears of matching size and set and flared becomingly, eyes shaped well colour might be a little deeper for preference but acceptable. Gentle arch to his profile, chin firm bite level. Elegant body firm and lengthy, very good tail to balance. Coat of pleasing texture, soft apricot points showing permitted tabby features, good body contrast with gentle shading toning with the points.

TABBY POINT SIAMESE NEUTER MALE.

BoB. THORPE’S GR PR REUDENZA RAZZLEDAZZLE. (32 1) 3.1.06.

AC ORIENTAL BREEDER’S ADULT.

1. LINKLATER’S PLEZETOBE PRINCESS FEMI. F. (29c) 5.10.07

Pretty lady of good type with a lovely even wedge on which ears of excellent size and flare are becomingly placed; eyes oriental in shape and clear green, profile almost straight, firm chin and level bite. Substantial body, matching limbs and tail. Coat sound and of excellent texture, lying smooth, sound, even slightly brownish lilac.

2. DAVIES’ SATIVA KELSEY BLACK. F. (37a)

Lady of medium type, wedge even and of mid length, ears placed quite well, needing a little more size, eye shape and colour good. Profile shows a little dent below the brows and a rise over the muzzle, chin slopes gently, incisors about meet. Dainty, diminutive body, limbs and tail in proportion. Black, sound coat, just a little fluffy.

AC ORIENTAL ADULT NOT BRED BY EXHIBITOR.

1. BROWNING’S CIATRA BASHFUL BRUNO. M. (37) 19.1.08.

Sizeable youth of good overall type a little given to nibble. Good broad triangular wedge, ears of size, flared well, eyes of good oriental shape, set just slightly close, olive green, colour could be a little more intense, wonderful wicked expression. Profile shows a little rise at the bridge, chin and bite looked level. Large strong body and limbs, tail to match. Very good slick, sound, close black coat.

2. HOGAN’S CH SENSUAL MIDNITEMAGIC. F. (37) 10.8.05.

Lady with long wedge, large ears placed well, would prefer just a little more flare but they are quite acceptable, good green oriental eyes, wary expression, profile straight profile, chin OK, incisors untidy. Firm body, proportionate limbs and tail. Pleasing close, sound black coat.

3. ROSKELL’S ADSETSH CHAMPAGNE. F. (29) 13.5.07.

AC ORIENTAL SELF KITTEN.

1. ANDERSON’S FIORDILISO EARL GREY. M. (37a) 21.6.08.

AC ORIENTAL NON-SELF KITTEN.

1. WEBB’S PIPPASTRO BLUE CALIFORNIA.M. (62 43) 17.9.08.

Stylish little fellow with an attractive even equilateral wedge head, ears well placed and flared, almond eyes of good green, good straight profile, firm chin and even bite. Strong little body, proportionate limbs and tail. Coat already developing length and flow, clear beige background to the blue tracings on the mask limb and tail, on body undercoat not clearly established as yet.

AC ORIENTAL RADIUS KITTEN

1. GILDER’S BARDSONG TORCHDANCER. F. (37h) 27.10.08.

AC ORIENTAL VISITOR’S KITTEN.

1. WEBB’S PIPPASTRO BLUE CALIFORNIA. M. (62 43) 17.9.08.

AC ORIENTAL TITLED NEUTER.

1. HINCHCLIFFE’S Imp GR PR MYLYNN MICKEY FINN. MN. (62 43s) 26.5.06.

2. LOWELL’S PR SUSPIRIA WILLIAM BECKFORD. MN (37k) 21.4.07.

Huge fellow of good type. Very good even, equilateral wedge head of mid length, on which ears that could be just a little larger, are well placed and becomingly flared, oriental shape to his eyes of clear light green. Straight profile, firm chin, level bite. Immense body and limbs, tail in keeping. Coat of good texture lying close, even, slightly dark, virtually sound cinnamon.

AC SIAMESE/BALINESE ARISTOCRAT ADULT

1. WILLIAMS’ POLLYBEE LORD ROYSTERER. M. (24c) 27.12.07.

Very striking young man with a very laid back attitude. Super balanced wedge head, triangular and even, graced by large ears of excellent placement and flared in line, sleepy oriental eyes of good blue, very good profile, firm chin and even bite. Large body, very well developed for his age, balancing limbs and tail of length. Coat texture very soft and close lying, points of softest pinkish grey with dramatic totally clear magnolia body. Dreamy affect, just consented to wake to be admired, stretching and rubbing his eyes like an adolescent .

2. SCHOLES’ SCOTMAR ISNT SHESOMETHING. F. (24c) 9.4.07.

Neat lady with a medium length, even wedge showing a tiny pinch, ears set well upon it, oriental eyes of blue well inclined. Profile straight, bit marginally over. Body firm, limbs and tail match. Coat texture pleasing, shows points of a darker lilac shade, with toning shading on the body but plenty of contrast evident.

AC SIAMESE/BALINESE DEBUTANTE ADULT.

1. WILLIAM’ POLYBEE LORD ROYSTERER. M. (24c) 27.12.07.

2. UNDERHILL’S ADATEAM ANTAEUS. M. (24) 10.5.08.

Pleasing lad of good type with an even equilateral wedge sporting well placed and flared ears of balancing size, eyes of good shape with a lowering expression, light blue in colour. Very good straight profile, bite looked level though he was reluctant to display it. Body, limbs and tail match. Coat shows warm chocolaty seal pints and good contrast to the body that shows soft shading

3. HOWARD & HANBY’S AMARRICHI AURORA SQUISITA. F. (24b) 25.1.08..

X3 DAVIES’ BURNTHWAITE’S DANCING QUEEN. F. (24c) 19.5.08.

SEAL/BLUE/CHOCOLATE/LILAC SIAMESE/BALINESE KITTEN

1. JONES’ SARAMESE GOODLUCKCHARM. F (24c) 16/08/08.

Lass of good basic type with an even wedge, marginally blunt at present, ears of size, nicely set and flared, Eyes of good blue. Very good straight profile, chin firm, bite meets. Balanced body, limbs and tail. Excellent coat texture, Mask shows slightly dark lilac, tail and paws a paler shade, delicate pink tinge showing through on ears.

TABBY/TORTIE/RED/CREAM SIAMESE/BALINESE KITTEN.

1. HIRST’S TOGHAR BY DESIGN. M. (32 3) 12.10.08.

Very stylish youngster with an elegant wedge, lovely ears for size and flare, excellent oriental eyes of good blue shade. Profile shows a snooty arch, chin and bite level. Body long and slender, elegant limbs and tail to match. Close coat with excellent clear ivory body and soft chocolate tabby patterning coming through on the points.

2. MASON’S EPITOME PACHAMAMA. F. (32b8) 9.7.08.

Sweet girl who has a wedge of mid length on which ears that could be a touch larger are set well, oriental eyes of mid blue. Gently convex profile, chin lines up, bite meets. Substantial body, matching limbs and tail. Coat excellent for texture, caramel points broken by bright apricots, some tail rings evident,good body contrast

AC SIAMESE/BALINESE BREEDER’S NEUTER.

1. WEBSTER’S NANPEMA RED RUMBA. MN. (32a) 14.2.08.

Boy with a well balanced wedge head, ears in keeping, eyes just a little rounded, blue good. Good profile, gently convex, bit meets. Substantial body, limbs and tail to match. Coat slightly open today, pleasing soft red points, good contrast to warm white of the body that shows a little gentle shading.

AC SIAMESE/BALINESE NEUTER NOT BRED BY EXHIBITOR.

1. HOWARD & HANBY’S AMARRICHI PRICELESS PRINCE MN (24) 15.3.07.

Long lithe fellow, long wedge, slightly pinched, ears of size, placed and flared well, deep blue oriental eyes. Profile aquiline, good depth of muzzle, firm chin. Slender body, length of limbs and tail to match. Seal points contrast well to excellent clear pale body.

2. COUSINS’ PR RENDZINA BOND JAMESBOND. MN (24b) 13.9.06.

Another lengthy lad with a long wedge, also showing a little pinch, ears well flared and shaped eyes of blue. Long substantial body and limbs, tail might be a little longer for balance. Good straight profile, chin level. Points are of darker chocolate, body showing matching shading, but contrast present.