HERTFORDSHIRE & MIDDLESEX CAT CLUB
6 September 2008
Judge: Perri Hutchison
I would like to thank Lisa, Elaine, John & the Committee for the kind invitation to judge at this friendly well run show. My good friend Patti Tegg was my competent steward, she handled the cats with her usual flare and diligence. Thanks Patti, I look forward to the next time.
Brown Tortoiseshell Burmese Adult
1st CC Withheld JEFFERY’S KATSPELL WYANET 27e F (9.10.7) Immature girl, just adult, looking like an overgrown kitten, out of balance and just needing time to mature. Gently rounded top of head. Large size ears held slightly high, needs more width in between. Medium wedge, muzzle pinch present and she is squaring her muzzle. Expressive eyes are set well apart of good shape and size, yellow in colour. Flat brow. Poor nose break. Bump on nose and nose rolls off at tip. Firm chin, level bite. Dainty legs and spoon shaped paws. Tail of good shape, paintbrush tip, short to balance, pip at end. Coat short and close with good texture and shine. Muscular lass, lithe and lean and who was a little live wire wriggler! Well presented.
BOB to JEFFERY’S CH KATSPELL KIOWA 27e F (31.5.6) Nice mature girl with super expression. Gently rounded top of head. Nice size ears well set with correct forward tilt. Short wide wedge and nice blunt muzzle. Expressive eyes are set well apart, of good shape and size, chartreuse in colour. Flat brow. Excellent nose break. Nose rolls off at tip. Firm chin, level bite. Muscular lass of good weight and muscle tone. Slim legs and spoon shaped paws. Tail of good shape, paintbrush tip, short to balance. Coat short and close lying, good texture and shine. Attractive brown tortie. Sweet timid lass. Well presented.
AOC Tortoiseshell Burmese Adult
1 CC & BOB JARVIS’ KYMIAN HARRIET 27h F (13.7.5) Wow this girl has come along in leaps and bounds and matured since I last saw her. Gently rounded top of head. Large ears well set with correct forward tilt. Short wide wedge, blunt muzzle, fabulous mature expression. Eyes are set well apart, of good shape and size, chartreuse in colour. Rounded brow. Good nose break. Firm chin, level bite. Weighty girl of good muscle tone. Dainty legs and spoon shaped paws. Tail of good shape, paintbrush tip, short to balance. Coat short and close lying, excellent texture and shine, like satin! Pretty chocolate tortie with cute “star” on her forehead. Fabulous temperament, kissed and cuddled me to death and refused to be put back into her pen! I needed a larger pocket in which to put her! Well presented.
2 WOODLEY’S HONPUSS CARELESS WHISPA 27g F (29.7.6) Mature girl with fabulous Hitler moustache! Gently rounded top of head. Large ears well set with correct forward tilt. Short wide wedge and blunt muzzle. Expressive eyes are set well apart, of good shape and size, chartreuse in colour. Rounded brow. Good nose break. Straight nose firm chin, level bite. Muscular lass of good weight. Dainty legs and spoon shaped paws. Tail of good shape, paintbrush tip, short to balance. Coat was long and open (but was very cold in the hall in the morning) but was of good texture and shine. Pretty blue tortie who was not happy and grumbly. Ran winner close. Well presented.
3 KITSON’S PARVATI CORN DOLLY 27h F (12.10.7) Another youngster, just adult. Gently rounded top of head. Nice size ears well set with correct forward tilt. Short wide wedge and nice blunt muzzle. Eyes are set well apart, good shape, prefer them a little larger in size, yellow in colour. Rounded brow. Good nose break. Nose rolls off at tip. Slightly receding chin, level bite. Muscular lithe lass of good weight. Dainty legs and oval paws. Tail of good shape, paintbrush tip, balances. Coat of good texture, short and close lying. Pretty choc tortie. Sweet natured girl. Well presented.
Brown Burmese Neuter Male
1PC BESWICK’S PR MAINMAN LEONARDO 27 MN (6.4.7) Handsome chap with huge whiskers! Large ears well set with correct forward tilt. Short wide wedge and nice blunt muzzle. Expressive eyes are set well apart, of good shape and size, chartreuse in colour. Rounded brow, excellent nose break. Nose rolls off very slightly at very tip. Firm chin, level bite. Muscular large boy of good weight. Strong legs and oval paws. Tail of good shape, paintbrush tip, balances. Super coat, short and close lying, fab shine. Warm even chestnut brown. Timid sweetie. Well presented.
2 ROBERTSHAW’S KYMIAN SATCHMO 27 MN (21.8.7) Another handsome young man who ran winner close. Gently rounded top of head. Slightly large ears well set with correct forward tilt. Short wide wedge and good blunt muzzle. Eyes are expressive, set well apart, of good shape and size, chartreuse in colour. Rounded brow. Good nose break. Nose rolls off very slightly at tip. Slightly receding chin, level bite. Huge chap with huge bottom and waistline which was slightly spoiling his balance! Strong legs and oval paws. Tail of good shape, paintbrush tip, balances, pip at end. Coat is short and close lying, excellent texture and good gloss. Dark but even chestnut brown. Sweetie. Well presented.
BOB to BUIST’S GR PR ADMEWBU BILBO BAGGINS 27 MN (10.5.02) What a fabulous cuddly teddy bear! Super type mature boy totally enjoying his day out, and refusing to go back into his pen…. Just wanted to hug and cuddle – what a time waster! Gently rounded top of head. Large ears well set with correct forward tilt. Short wide wedge, blunt muzzle. Mature expression. Eyes set well apart, good shape and size, chartreuse in colour. Flat brow. Excellent nose break. Firm chin, level bite. Weighty chap. Strong legs and oval paws. Tail is a little thick at base, paintbrush tip, and short to balance. Coat is short and close lying, excellent sheen. Dark warm even chestnut brown. Purred and cuddled and head butted. If I had bigger pockets ….!
Blue Burmese Neuter
1 PC & BOB ROBERTSHAW’S KYMIAN SHAMU 27a MN 21.8.7 Litter brother to 2nd brown boy and another handsome youngster. Gently rounded top of head. Large ears well set with correct forward tilt. Short wide wedge and nice blunt muzzle. Expressive eyes set well apart, good shape and size, chartreuse in colour. Flat brow. Good nose break. Straight nose. Firm chin, level bite. Muscular chap of good weight. Strong legs and oval paws. Tail of good shape, paintbrush tip, balances. Coat short and sleek, with good shine. Nice even slate blue with good silvering on the extremities. Sweet purrer. Well presented.
Havana Kitten Male
1 & BOB TARBOX’S TIJANMEEK BILLYLIESALOT 29 M (3.3.8) Stylishly handsome young man with super flyaway ears! Strong top of head. Large wide based ears, well set. Well balanced wedge of good length. Tiny muzzle pinch present today. Oriental shaped eyes are set well apart, slanting towards his nose, vivid emerald green in colour. In profile, he has a straight nose, slightly receding chin, level bite. Elegant long neck. Svelte tubular body of good weight. Slender legs and oval paws. Tail long and tapering, balances. Coat is short and close in texture, very good shine. Warm even chestnut brown, which seemed sound in the awful hall light. Purring happy chap. Confident young man. Sweetie. Well presented.
A C Asian Breeders Kitten
1 McCARTEN’S AGAPIMOU BLACK ARCHIMEDES 72 M (27.3.8) Bombay. Cute chap with super expression. Gently rounded top of head. Nice size ears well set with correct forward tilt. Short wide wedge, blunt muzzle. Expressive eyes are set well apart, top lid slanting towards the nose, fuller more rounded lower lid, amber in colour. Rounded brow. Good nose break. Nose rolls off very slightly at very tip. Firm chin, level bite. Well grown for his 5 months. Slender legs and oval paws. Tail has rounded tip, balances. Coat is slightly long but lies well and has good texture. Fabulous patent leather shine, even at this young age. Sweet purring boy – total time waster and another one to pop in my pocket! Well presented.
2 ALP’S ADATESH INDIANA JONES 72 43q M (17.3.8) Black burmilla with Burmese colour restriction. Sweet chap. Gently rounded top of head. Large ears well set with correct forward tilt. Short wide wedge and nice blunt muzzle. Expressive eyes are set well apart, top lid slanting towards nose, fuller, more rounded lower lid, pale yellow in colour. Rounded brow. Good nose break. Nose rolls off slightly at tip. Firm chin, level bite. Nice solid feel and of good weight. Slender legs and oval paws. Tail has rounded tip, balances. Coat short and close. Evenly and medium shaded with mantle of colour paling on his sides down to his belly. He is clear coated with no rings on his legs or tail. Light spotting present on his tummy. Rich warm seal brown markings on a creamy beige groundcoat. Gentle natured lad. Well presented.
3 McCARTEN’S AGAPIMOU BLACK PANDORA 72 F (27.3.8) Bombay
A C Burmese Neuter
1 POWER’S IMP GR PR MAINMAN RAJAH 27b MN (11.8.03) Mature boy who is looking better and better every time I handle him. Along with his fabulous cuddly teddy bear nature – what a joy to judge! Mature expression. Gently rounded top of head. Nice size ears well set with correct forward tilt. Short wide wedge, blunt muzzle. Expressive eyes set well apart, good shape and size, yellow in colour. Flat brow. Good nose break. Nose rolls off at tip. Firm chin, level bite. Huge chap, with enormous waistline and bottom! Must be a great warm hot water bottle! Strong legs and oval paws. Tail of good shape, paintbrush tip, short to balance. Coat short, close, and like satin. Warm even pale chocolate. Loveable, kissable boy. Pocket still not large enough!
2 ELLIS’ PR MAINMAN SMARTYPANTS 27c MN (8.7.7) Had this chap as a youngster, and he too now maturing nicely. Gently rounded top of head. Large ears well set with correct forward tilt. Short wide wedge, blunt muzzle. Eyes are set well apart, good shape and size, chartreuse in colour. Flat brow. Good nose break. Nose rolls off at tip. Firm chin, level bite. Super expression. Muscular lad of good weight. Strong legs and oval paws. Tail of good shape, paintbrush tip, short to balance. Coat short and close, excellent shine. Fabulous dove grey with super pinky hue. Super temperament. Well presented.
3 DAVENPORT’S IRREP GRIZABELLA 27g FN (21.5.6)
A C Oriental/Oriental LH Breeders Adult
1 TARBOX’S TIJANMEEK MCLAREN 37fn M (23.8.7) Apricot. Stylish confident young chap, just a year old. Very masculine and with good presence. Strong top of head. Large wide based ears well set. Well balanced wedge of good length. Super oriental shaped eyes, set well apart giving good expression. Under the daylight lamp (as hall light so appalling) his eyes were actually two toned green - pale olive green inner ring with a darker olive green outer ring. In profile straight nose, firm chin, level bite. Elegant neck held well. Long svelte body of good weight. Slender legs and oval paws. Tail long and tapering, balances. Coat is short and close, with excellent texture and shine. Intense apricot which is sound to the roots. Happy purring chap. Well presented.
2 MAY’S PALANTIR CRYSTAL SHARD 48 40h F (2.11.7) Tortie Point Bicolour. Very stylish, attractive lass. Super strong top of head. Large wide based, flared ears well set. Good length well balanced wedge. Expressive oriental eyes, slanting towards her nose, pale blue in colour. In profile straight nose, firm chin, level bite. Dainty elegant neck. Svelte body of good weight. Slim legs and oval paws. Tail long and tapering, balances. Coat short and close. Nice well defined choc tortie points, well patched and mingled. Rich warm chestnut brown with light and dark red tortie patches. Correct 1/3rd white running from neck right down underneath tummy and onto all 4 legs. Sweet gentle purring girl. Well presented.
3 CHERRY’S CIATRA TABBIPOLKA 38 F (29.11.07)
A C Oriental/Oriental LH Non-Breeders Adult
1 HAGGAR’S CH SUSPIRIA SIMPLY SOLARUS 37r M (21.4.7) Fawn. My stylishly handsome fawn friend with the temperament to die for! Strong masculine top of head. Large wide based flyaway ears, well set. Well balanced wedge of good length. Oriental shaped eyes, are expressive, set well apart, slanting towards his nose, vivid emerald green in colour. In profile, tiny bump on otherwise straight nose. Firm chin, level bite. Elegant neck, held well. Long svelte body of good weight. Slender legs and oval paws. Tail long and tapering, balances. Coat slightly long, but lies well and is of a good texture and shine. Warm rosy mushroom, even and sound to the roots. Padded, kissed and made biscuits – what a charmer! Well presented.
2 MAY’S FIROUSI FIREFROST 48d M (23.8.6) Red Bicolour. This handsome chap has blossomed and become more confident. Strong masculine top of head. Large flared, wide based ears well set. Good length well balanced wedge. Oriental shaped eyes are set well apart, expressive, set slanting towards his nose, olive green in colour. In profile straight nose, firm chin, level bite. Strong elegant neck. Long svelte body of good weight. Slim legs and oval paws. Tail long and tapering, balances. Coat is short and close, good texture and shine. Rich red markings with tabby pattern evident. White is correct 1/3rd , having white on chin, running down neck, and is continuous under his tummy and all four feet are white. Has two red patches on his tummy but the white is continuous. This chap was purring and quite content today. Well presented.
A V Limit Adult
1 BANT’S SHADOWSQUAD ANGELODARKNESS 37 F (26.9.7) Oriental Black. Stylish young lass with super wicked expression! Strong top of head. Large wide based flared ears well set. Well balanced wedge of good length. Expressive oriental eyes set well apart, slanting towards her nose, vivid emerald green in colour. In profile, straight nose, firm chin, level bite. Long elegant neck. Muscular svelte body of good weight. Slim legs and oval paws. Tail is tapering in shape, but does not balance. Coat is short and close lying. Excellent texture and shine. Jet black and sound to the roots. Hissy miss which matched her expression! Well presented.
2 BOWLES-GOWDY MAFDET ROSE ROYCE 32/1 F (8.11.7) Seal Tabby Siamese. Stylish lass with a lot to say for herself! Good top of head. Large flared wide based ears well set. Well balanced good length wedge. Oriental shaped eyes, set well apart, slanting towards her nose, deep blue in colour. In profile straight nose, firm chin, level bite. Svelte muscular body with elegant neck. Slender legs and oval paws. Tail long and tapering, balances. Coat is short and close with good sheen. Evenly matched points of clear seal brown tabby markings. Nice rings on tail. Body is cream with warm fawn shading on her back. Chatty girl. Well presented.
3 WILLIAMS’ AMYDAY LUCKY CHARM 24 F 7.11.7 Seal Point Siamese.
A C Oriental/Oriental LH Junior Neuter
What a fabulous class of boys – thank you!
1 HOLDER’S GR PR MYLYNN MAGICNOIR 62 36 MN (9.12.6) Black Smoke Oriental Longhair. I love this chap, he has presence and charm and was looking fantastic today! Strong masculine top of head. Large wide based flared ears well set. Good length well balanced wedge. Oriental expressive eyes, set well apart, slanting towards his nose, vivid emerald green in colour. In profile, straight nose, firm chin, level bite. He has slimmed down since I last saw him, and you can now see his elegant neck, and although is still a large cat, of good weight, has more of a svelte shape today! Slender legs and oval paws. Tail of good shape, fabulous length plume, balances. Coat is long and silky and flowing along the contours of his body lines. Super ear tufts and enormous whiskers! Excellent smoke effect with near white undercoat to one third of each hair shaft. His lovely purring temperament. What a joy! Well presented.
2 ELLIS’ PR MYLYNN MOONSHADOW 62 20 MN (9.12.6) Brown tabby oriental longhair. I presume this handsome chap is litter brother to winner with super tabby markings. Strong masculine top of head. Wide based, flared large ears well set. Well balanced wedge of good length. Oriental shaped eyes are set well apart, expressive, slanted towards his nose, grass green in colour. In profile straight nose, slightly receding chin, level bite. Elegant neck. Not as big boned as his brother, but of good weight, firm and muscular. Slender legs and oval paws. Tail tapering, balances, with good full plume. More super ear tufts! Coat long, fine and silky and lying flat to his body with good sheen. Striking tabby head markings with clear M and cheek pencillings. Clear leg bars and rings on the plume. Tabby markings are jet black on warm coppery brown groundcoat. Sweet natured lad. Well presented.
3 CLEMENT’S LUNATORA SILVERMINSTREL 43bs MN (14.8.7) Oriental chocolate silver shaded.
Any Oriental Adult, Kitten or Neuter Born January – June
1 LOWELL’S PR SUSPIRIA WILLIAM BECKFORD 37k MN (21.4.7) Cinnamon. Handsome chap as loving as ever! Large wide based flared ears well set. Well balanced wedge of good length. Expressive oriental eyes, set well apart, slanting towards his nose, vivid emerald green in colour. In profile, straight nose, firm chin, level bite. Elegant neck. Muscular body of good weight with plump waistline! Slender legs and oval paws. Tail tapering in shape, but does not balance. Coat short and close, excellent texture and lovely shine. Warm even cinnamon brown, sound to the roots. Few faint tabby markings on his hind legs. Purring and kissing. Well presented.
2 ELLIS’ ROUJASMA SILVERTIGA 62 43s M (22.3.8) Black Silver Shaded Oriental Longhair. Immature young chap, looking quite effeminate at present. Nice top of head. Medium wide based flared ears well set. Ear tufts developing. Balanced medium wedge. Oriental eyes, slanting towards his nose, set well apart, grass green in colour. In profile straight nose, slightly receding chin, level bite. Elegant neck. Svelte muscular body of good weight. Slim legs and oval paws. Tail long and tapering, balances. Plume developing nicely. He still has a kitten coat at present, but the length is coming along. Nice silver undercoat. Lightly shaded with quite well defined spotting visible at present. Sweet chap. Well presented.
Any Oriental Adult, Kitten or Neuter Born July – December
1 HOLDER’S GR PR MYLYNN MAGICNOIR 62 36 MN (9.12.6) Black Smoke Oriental Longhair.
A C Senior Non-Pedigree
1 POTTER’S DUKE MN SH Ginger and White. 12 years. What a handsome Garfield, in superb condition for his age, groomed to perfection – not a hair out of place! Loved his Hitler moustache! Totally loving his day out, and loving everyone in return. Purring his head off! A pleasant gentleman!
2 LLOYD’S ARNIE MN SH Grey and White. 3 years, 9 months. Baby of the class! Huge smoke chap with a cross looking chubby face! Lovely expressive eyes. Well groomed. Wriggler with 101 legs! Well presented.
3 LOWELL’S MACBETH MN Siamese lookalike. 16 years.
My Oriental Best in Show Kitten was:
HALL’S FURRYFACE SCHNEEWITTCHEN 35 F (15.1.8) Stunning type foreign white lass, full of confidence and charm. Will watch her progress with interest. Congratulations!
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