HERTS & MIDDLESEX CC – 6 SEPTEMBER 2008 – BRENDA PEARCE
Once again I was most grateful to Catherine Moulton for giving up her time to steward for me – as always she had everything under control and was perfect company. My thanks also to Elaine, John and Lisa for inviting me to judge – congratulations on a well run and friendly show. The hall lighting here is not wonderful for colour judging so allowances have to be made - all the cats were a credit to their owners and their breed.
Imperial Class – AC Siamese/Balinese GR CH Male. A very pleasing class of top class boys.
IGC, Baughan’s GR CH MAPU PEPPIE. (24n) 22.4.01. Caramel Point Siamese. A very relaxed and handsome boy – excellent for type, looking extremely well at 7 years plus, and well deserving of this high award. Lovely strong even lines to his beautifully balanced wedge head. Ears large, wide based and set well apart. Very good strong profile, his chin ebbs just a little, but although he has lost most of his incisors the bite is level. Very expressive bright blue eyes, excellent in both oriental shape and set – a touch more depth would see perfection. Elegant neckline, body very hard and muscular to the feel, stands beautifully on long strong elegant legs, fine whip tail almost balances. Points well matched, of lilac based caramel showing correct brownish overtones. Body off white, very lightly shaded over his back in tone with his points - his contrast excellent. Coat of good texture, very well prepared and close lying. He was beautifully presented – very easy to handle - his temperament truly outstanding.
RIGC, Harrington’s IMP GR CH HELLFIRE CASTASPELL. (32/10) 26.11.03. Apricot Tabby Point Siamese. A lovely lad, very substantial size wise and excellent for type. Very strong broad wedge head, his ears large wide based and set perfectly in line. Good strong profile, good depth to chin, level bite. Very good depth and intensity to his eyes – excellent oriental shape and setting - very gentle and soulful expression. Long hard body, a little on the well fed side but he is a big cat and can just about carry it off without too much loss of elegance. Long strong legs, stands well, his tail long and tapering. Tabby markings overall well defined in soft warm apricot. Faint thumb prints, slightly muted M on his forehead, single cheek ribbons, spotted whisker pads. Shadow leg bars and arm bands. Tail well ringed. Body of warm creamy white showing a fair bit of tonal shading over his back – the contrast between body and points still good. Coat of good length and texture, very well prepared, close and sleek. Superb temperament, perfectly presented and a joy to handle.
Imperial Class – AC Siamese/Balinese GR CH Female.
IGC, Knowlson’s GR CH DRESTOTHRIL DANCELOT. (32b1) 3.6.06. Seal Tortie Point Siamese. A truly stunning lady to look at, beautifully stylish and extremely elegant in type – but madam was not best pleased today!! Gorgeous head type, her wedge strong and even with large wide based ears of excellent set and flare. Lovely strong profile, good depth to her chin, the bite level. Excellent oriental shape and setting to brilliant blue eyes, dark and flashing - very expressive!! Very long body and neckline – firm, well toned and slinky. Long slim legs. Long fine whip tail to balance. Points all beautifully mingled in warm seal brown with bright red splashes – lovely rich mottling to her ears. Body warm in tone, showing some light tortie shading over her back – her contrast remaining very good. Coat of excellent texture, beautifully prepared and close lying. Lovely presentation, I learnt afterwards from her delighted owner that this was her qualifying certificate – many congratulations.
Foreign White Kitten.
1 & BOB, Hall’s FURRYFACE SCHNEEWITTCHEN. F 15.1.08. What a beautiful kitten – striking for type, quite a little glamour puss!! Very strong head – short, deep and heavy with lovely top line and very large wide based ears of excellent set and flare. Very good straight profile, her chin lines up – bite level. Vivid blue colour to her eyes with lovely grown up expression – of excellent oriental shape and setting. Well grown and developed with a firm and very well muscled long body, slender neckline, long slim legs. Tail of reasonably good length, could be finer. Pure white coat of excellent texture, very well prepared and close lying. Very promising baby – excellently presented.
Oriental Black Kitten.
1 & BOB, Brindley’s SHADOWSQUAD LIBERTY. F 17.3.08. A well grown attractive kitten of good overall type. Head medium in length, an almost even wedge with large ears which were set well but with a tendency to hold a touch high. Good profile, almost straight with a firm chin and level bite. Clear bright green eyes, a little full in shape but of good oriental set. Very good length to her firm and well muscled body, well defined and elegant neckline. Long slender legs. Long whip tail, slightly knobbly at the tip. Lovely short and sleek jet black coat, sound and very well prepared. Sweet girl, excellent presentation.
2 Partridge’s NUTROSTAR SECRETLOVE. F 30.4.08. A very fine boned, spidery kitten who at first sight was quite eye catching. However she does have a couple of problems at the moment, which hopefully will improve as she grows up, but which I could not ignore on the day. Quite a long pinched wedge head with good width to balance. Her ears large, wide at the base and well set. In profile there is a noticeable skull depression and small dip below; this needs to straighten out. Chin has good depth and her bite is level. Clear bright green eyes of good oriental shape and setting. Promising length of body which was firm to the feel and of good weight for her size. Long slim legs with tiny feet. Tail fine, slightly blunt at the tip. Jet black coat, still rather long and kittenish but was sound and close lying. Delightful temperament – excellent presentation.
Oriental Longhair Kitten.
1 & BOB, Ellis’s ROUJASMA SILVERTIGA. (62 43s) M 22.3.08. Black Silver Shaded. Only 5 months old but shows excellent growth and development – overall of good type and balance. Wedge head of medium length, his ears well set, for my preference could be a little larger. Very good strong profile, chin firm and the bite level. Quite an inquisitive expression to his eyes of good oriental shape and set, olive green in colour. Very well muscled long body with strong legs and paws. Long well plumed tail. His coat has good texture, lies well and is of good length for a kitten of this age. Pattern wise I must admit that I did wonder shaded or tabby?? There is a lot of black tabby pattern evident at the moment, but the silver undercoat does extend a fair way up the hair shaft. Time might prove me wrong, and in any case will sort him out, but on the day I decided to give him the benefit of the doubt and accept him as he was entered. Excellent presentation - very sweet tempered.
Tabby Point Siamese Kitten Male.
1 Simpson’s SHERMESE THELONIOUS. (32/2) 16.5.08. Blue Tabby Point. A handsome little chap, very good type, a little shy at his first show. Well balanced strong wedge head with large ears, wide based and well set. Very good profile, almost straight with good depth to his chin and a level bite. Dark eyes, well shaped and set. Promising length to well muscled body, manubrium just a touch prominent at the moment. Long legs with neat paws. Fine whip tail. Soft mid blue tabby markings developing well. Small fine M, short single cheek ribbons and pin prick whisker spots to his mask. Shadow leg bars. Good tail rings. Clear glacial tone to body. Close lying baby coat. Beautifully prepared and presented in a cosy bed - looks a promising baby.
Tabby Point Siamese Kitten Female.
1 & BOB, Knowlson’s DRESTOTHRIL VIVA LA DIVA. (32/1) 19.2.08. Seal Tabby Point. I love her type – she has the elusive wow factor, my only wish is that she were a little bigger. Very evenly balanced strong wedge head – excellent length to width ratio with large widely flared ears. Strong profile line with a firm chin and even bite. Truly oriental eyes, very dark and expressive. Body long, firm and very elegant. Graceful neckline. Slim legs, dainty feet, Fine whip tail. Tabby markings of lovely warm seal brown. Clear round thumb prints. Finely traced M, single ribbons and delicate whisker spots on her mask. Paler leg bars and arm bands. Solid dorsal line to her tail - the rings could be clearer but she is obviously ticked based which tends not to help. Warm un-shaded body. Coat of good texture, well prepared and close lying. Lovely temperament and presentation.
2 Simpson’s SHERMESE YESTERDAYS DREAMS. (32/1) 16.5.08. Seal Tabby Point. A very well balanced baby – very good type. Even lines to head, shows very good strength. Her ears large wide at the base and well set. Very good profile and depth to chin – the bite level. Dark blue eyes, well shaped and set. Promising length of body, well muscled, lovely feel to her. Slim dainty legs. Fine whip tail. Seal tabby markings a touch black toned at the moment. Clear round thumb prints. Firm M, single ribbons and whisker spots to her mask. Paler and warmer leg bars and arm bands. Good tail rings. Un-shaded pale body. Coat of excellent texture, short, sleek and close lying. Promising baby.
Tortie Point Siamese Kitten.
1 & BOB, Bowles-Gowdy’s MAFDET ULTRAVIOLET. (32b8) 23.5.08. Caramel Tortie Point. Just old enough for the show, gorgeous type, very fine and spidery – I would like her a little bigger, but she is firm to the feel and of good weight for her size. Long wedge head, strong in profile with a deep firm chin and level bite. Her ears very large, butterfly based and widely flared. Dark blue eyes, very grown up expression - lovely oriental shape, just a touch straight set at the moment. Very long slinky body, stretches her neck out to enhance her length. Very long slim legs with tiny feet. The tail very long and fine, a true whip. Caramel tortie points all delicately mingled with warm shades of apricot. Un-shaded off white body. Coat of kitten texture, well prepared and close lying. Delightful temperament, beautifully presented in a warm and cosy bed.
Chocolate Point Siamese Neuter.
PC & BOB, Turvey’s PR STYPERSON BIJOU. MN 7.8.06. A strong and handsome neuter – stylish and of very good type. Long strong wedge head, very well balanced, very good width to balance. Ears large wide at the base and set well apart. Profile a little uneven with a slight rise over his brow and tiny bump on his nose. Good depth to chin. Even bite. Eyes a touch deep set, of excellent oriental shape and dark blue colour – wicked expression. Body long and very muscular, very hard and firm to the feel, well defined neckline. Stands well on long strong legs, his tail a little short for perfect balance. His points a touch dark but do have a measure of warmth, and match well on his ears, mask and tail. The mask not quite complete – the usual chocolate point problem. His legs a lovely pale warm chocolate. Virtually un-shaded warm ivory body, his contrast excellent. Lovely short and close lying coat, beautifully prepared, his condition superb. Presentation and temperament both excellent.
Caramel Point Siamese Neuter.
PC & BOB, Turvey’s PR STYPERSON MYSTIQUE. MN 7.8.06. Brother to the Chocolate lad – a big boy of good overall type. Shorter wedge head, evenly balanced. Ears well set, for my preference could be a touch larger. Profile very nearly straight with good depth to chin. His bite marginally over, but not unacceptably so. Clear bright blue eyes, of good oriental shape and set, gentle expression. Long body, very hard and muscular, strong neckline. Stands well on long strong legs, his tail a little thick but of good length to balance. Lilac based caramel points showing correct brownish overtones. Off white body, almost clear, just showing minimal shading at his hips. Excellent texture to his coat, beautifully short and close lying, his condition superb. Presentation and temperament both excellent.
Red Point Siamese Neuter.
Judged for BOB only and awarded, Talbot’s PR MORALYN RED ARROW. MN 4.3.07. A handsome chap – big and strong – of good overall type. Good balance to long wedge head, good width to length ratio. Ears large wide based and well set. Profile almost completely straight with a firm chin. Some untidy teeth, but overall the bite was acceptable. Good oriental shape and set to his bright blue eyes. Body long, strong and muscular, strong neckline, stands tall on long strong legs. Tail a good length to balance. His points were excellent, a really rich bright red, lovely to see. Warm white body, lightly shaded in tone with his points. Coat a touch long but of good texture, well prepared and close lying. Presentation and temperament both excellent.
AC Oriental/Oriental Longhair Junior Adult. A very good strong class.
1 May’s PALANTIR CRYSTAL SHARD. (48 40h) F 2.11.07. Chocolate Tortie Point & White Oriental Bicolour. A gorgeous girl, so attractive to look at – of very stylish type. Strong and even wedge head, very good width to length ratio with large wide based and beautifully set ears. Good strong profile, chin lines up but could be a little deeper, level bite. Lovely expression, her eyes a clear bright blue, excellent oriental shape, just a touch deep set. Body long and slender, firm and well toned, graceful neckline, long slim legs, dainty feet, whip tail in balance. Areas of colour on her points are of darkish chocolate, with pleasing warmth to the tone, and breaks of bright red. She has white on her mask, all of her legs, and in an unbroken line underneath her body from her chest to her tail, in all well over the 1/3 white requirement. Her body is virtually free of shading, with a short close coat of excellent texture. Lovely relaxed temperament, shows herself well, excellent presentation.
2 Cheeseman’s CH SIAMHELLCAT MRMAJESTIK. (37a) M 8.4.07. Oriental Blue. This lad, very tall and handsome, still has some maturing to do but is of very good type and beautifully balanced. Even lines and very good strength to his mid length wedge head with large wide based and well set ears. Good straight profile – chin and bite both good. Nicely expressive eyes, well shaped and set, clear bright green in tone. Long body and neckline, firm and well muscled. Stands up beautifully on long elegant legs, his tail long and fine. Coat texture excellent, sleek and beautifully prepared, slightly on the dark side but almost completely sound throughout. Lovely temperament, very calm and easy to handle – beautifully presented.
3 Tarbox’s TIJANMEEK MCLAREN. (37fn) M 23.8.07. Oriental Apricot. Another really tall and very elegant youngster, very good type and a lovely warm apricot colour.
AC Oriental/Oriental Longhair Senior Adult.
1 May’s FIROUSI FIREFROST. (48d) M 23.8.06. Red & White Oriental Bicolour. A big strong lad of good type and well balanced. Strong broad wedge head with large well set ears. Good profile, almost straight, his chin rounds off and could be firmer but he does have a level bite. Quite good depth to his green eyes, well shaped and set, can tend to widen slightly on handling, he likes to be in his pen where he feels safe and noticeably relaxes. Long hard and muscular body, strong masculine neckline, long strong legs, long whip tail to balance. Lovely bright rich red colouring with some ghost tabby pattern in evidence. The amount of white just conforms, being present on his face and all of his legs, plus his chest and in an unbroken line along the underside of his body. Short, close coat, very well prepared. Altogether a pleasing boy - very gentle – excellent presentation.
AV Maiden Adult.
1 Bowles-Gowdy’s MAFDET THEJAZZSINGER. (24) F 25.5.06. Seal Point Siamese. Lovely lady – very good type mature girl. Strong head type, excellent length to width with large wide based ears set well apart. Good strong profile, chin lines up with good depth – her bite level. Deep vivid blue eyes of excellent oriental shape and set – lovely expression. Long well toned body with elegant neckline – lovely feel to her. Stands well on long slim legs, her tail fine and whippy - could be a fraction longer for perfect balance. Very dark and dense seal points, all well matched. Body shows quite a lot of shading which looked a touch cold in this lighting, but there was more than adequate contrast between body and points. Coat short, sleek and beautifully prepared. Presentation and temperament both excellent.
AC Siamese/Balinese Self Pointed Kitten (14 wks – 6 mths).
1 Hall’s FURRYFACE REYNARDINE. (24) M 18.3.08. Seal Point Siamese. Well grown and nicely balanced. Good strength and even lines to his wedge head. Ears large, wide at the base and well set. Straight profile, good chin and bite. Excellent oriental shape and set to his eyes – very good depth of colour with a confident expression. Body firm and well developed, his legs and tail in balance. His points, at the moment, are rather faded and show quite a lot of brindling which detracts somewhat. Body a slightly cold tone with a little light shading to clear. Coat of very good texture, well prepared and close lying. Sweet gentle kitten – excellent presentation.
2 Russell’s AYSHAZEN EASTER PASSION. (24c) F 23.3.08. Lilac Point Siamese. Dear little girl - a dainty baby, just a mite small for her age – of quite good type. Wedge head of medium length, needs a little more width to better balance the length. Large ears held a touch high – holds them better when returned to her pen. Good profile, almost straight with a firm chin and level bite. Eyes of good oriental shape and set – clear bright blue. Promising length of body, firm to the feel and of good weight for her size. Dainty legs and feet. Whip tail. Very good soft pinkish grey points – looked a good colour even in this poor lighting. Un-shaded pale body, her coat rather open and fluffy but I think she was probably cold – Siamese babies do need more than one blanket – they hate the cold.
AC Siamese/Balinese Self Pointed Kitten (6-9 mths).
1 Pummell’s SISAR MARCUS. (24) M 24.2.08. Seal Point Siamese. Very well developed and handsome – already with a masculine look about him. Strong well balanced wedge head with large wide based ears set well apart. Lovely profile, good chin with a level bite. Very confident expression and good depth of colour to his eyes - excellent oriental shape and set. Long muscular body with a strong neckline and long strong legs. Very long whip tail with a tiny pip on one side about ½” from the tip. Dense warm seal points all well matched. Warm fawn body with a short, close lying coat which was beautifully prepared and of very good texture. Presentation and temperament both excellent.
AC Siamese/Balinese Limit Kitten.
1 Pummell’s SISAR MARCUS. (24) M 24.2.08. Seal Point Siamese.
AV Maiden Kitten.
1 Bowles-Gowdy’s MAFDET ULTRAVIOLET. (32b8) F 23.5.08. Caramel Tortie Point Siamese.
2 Simpson’s SHERMESE THELONIOUS. (32/2) M 16.5.08. Blue Tabby Point Siamese.
3 Brindley’s SHADOWSQUAD LIBERTY. (37) F 17.3.08. Oriental Black.
AC Siamese/Balinese Breeders Neuter.
1 Simpson’s GR PR SHERMESE TOO TOO PATOU. (24a) MN 4.4.07. Blue Point Siamese. Striking type - gorgeous long, tall and elegant lad. Lovely strength of head with excellent width to balance the length, and large very wide based and beautifully set ears. Very good strong profile, chin lines up, bite level. Wonderful soulful expression plus excellent oriental shape and setting to his vivid blue eyes. Very long, hard and well muscled body, well defined strong neckline. Stands up tall on long strong legs with neat oval feet. Whip tail long, fine and of balancing length. Soft mid blue points well matched on his ears, mask and tail. Pale silvery blue stockings. Cool glacial body, lightly shaded in tone with his points, giving very good contrast between body and points. Well prepared short and close lying coat – superb texture. A true show cat presented to perfection.
AC Siamese/Balinese Non Breeders Neuter.
1 Aggett’s AMYDAY SOLAR LIGHT. (32fn) MN 21.8.06. Apricot Point Siamese. Lovely type – tall and elegant – very well balanced. Long strong wedge head, very even with very good width to balance the length. Ears large, wide at the base and beautifully set. Very good strength to profile, just a small rise over his brow giving a slight angle – not unattractive. Firm chin, level bite. Lovely expression and very good depth of colour to his eyes of excellent oriental shape and setting. Very long and well muscled body and neckline. Stands beautifully tall on long strong legs, his fine whip tail of good length to balance. Soft warm apricot points. Warm creamy white body, free of shading – excellent contrast. Coat of good texture, although a touch long it was well prepared and close lying. Delightful boy, beautifully presented.
2 Harrington’s GR CH & UK IGR PR LITTLEFEAT MOONSTONE. (32/6) MN 15.9.97. Cream Tabby Point Siamese. A big strong boy of almost 11 years – wearing his years very well – still able to compete with the younger generation. Long strong wedge head with very good width to balance the length, and large wide based ears set well apart. Strong profile, has become slightly angular with age, freckled nose, chin has good depth – his bite, although now missing quite a few of his teeth, looked to be level. Excellent oriental shape to his eyes, just a touch deep set – have retained good colour and lovely expression, “been there and seen it all”. Long strong body and neckline – well nourished. Long strong legs – tapered tail to balance. Dark, warmish (could be the hall lighting) cream tabby points overall well defined. Hint of prints, M and single cheek ribbons to his mask, shadow leg bars and arm bands, tail rings good – good contrast between his points and lightly shaded creamy white body. Coat of good texture and close lying. Beautifully presented - a credit to his owner.
3 Turvey’s PR STYPERSON BIJOU. (24b) MN 7.8.06. Chocolate Point Siamese.
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