GCCF Judge Critique - Ann Ivinson - Lakeland Cat Club Show 2010

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GCCF Judge Critique - Ann Ivinson - Lakeland Cat Club Show 2010

Written by Tina

Tuesday, 29 June 2010

THE LAKELAND & DISTRICT CAT CLUB SHOW - 19.6.2010 Mrs Ann Ivinson

I would like to thank Mr Irving and Mr Kavanagh and their Committee for their kind invitation to judge at this very friendly and well organised Show. A special 'Thank you' to Emma Gregson who stepped in at the last moment to Steward for me. I greatly appreciated her help.

SEMI LONGHAIR KITTEN.

SEAL POINT BIRMAN KITTEN MALE:

1. BOB. HOCKING'S ESAYA OSCAR-HOCKING. 13c1. MN. 25.9.09.

A very solid lad and well developed for his age of 8 months, showing good Birman type. Good underlying bone structure to his head; medium size ears with good space between; rounded head top; developing cheeks tapering to a strong muzzle line; firm chin and level bite; medium length nose with slight dip in profile; almost round eyes of a deep shade of blue. Medium size and weight to his long body; medium length thickset legs, and strong short paws; balanced bushy tail. A well prepared long, soft, and silky coat of pale beige with a slight golden hue visible on his back; slight shading on his shoulders; points seal brown with good density of colour to his ears; mask developing; colour spreading from his nose across his cheeks; his whiskers are slightly brindled; colour is paler on his chin as it was on his legs; seal brown to his bushy tail; gloves white and even; no white beyond stopper pads; white socks; both gauntlets taper to a point below the hock. A friendly boy who handled very well and was shown in good condition.

BLUE POINT KITTEN FEMALE:

There were 2 lovely kittens in this class both worthy of a 1st and BOB.

1. BOB. RUSSELL'S DALTEEMA SAFRE. 13c2. F. 20.10.09.

A young lady of 7 months with a very pretty gentle Birman expression and showing good Birman type. Balanced head with good underlying bone structure; broad and gently rounded head top; medium size ears fitting well into head shape; cheeks developing well and tapering to a strong muzzle; good firm chin; level bite; medium size nose with slight dip in profile; almost round eyes of deep blue giving her a gentle and alert expression. Good boning and size to her developing balanced long body; medium length thickset legs, strong short paws; balanced bushy tail. Lovely long, silky, and soft coat, well prepared, of a cool toned white with no shading; ruff developing, and curls on abdomen; points of a gentle shade of blue-grey to ears; lovely diamond shaped mask, forming well across nose to cheeks; legs a paler shade of blue-grey; tail shade matching mask and ears; gloves white and even; no white beyond stopper pads; socks white; left gauntlet rounded to just below the hock, right gauntlet tapers to below the hock. A beautifully balanced lady who was a pleasure to handle and she was shown in excellent condition.

2. JOHNSON'S DELTEEMA OPHELIA. 13c2. F. 20.10.09.

Obviously a litter-sister to the above and so deserving of a 1^st place. However, in the end, it was down to the darker colour tone of her blue-grey markings that decided the placing. A well grown young lady of 7 months showing good Birman type -- just a little shy today! Good underlying bone structure to head with nicely rounded head top; medium sized ears with furnishings; cheeks developing well tapering to muzzle line which was a little pinched; level bite, medium length nose with slight dip in profile; almost round eyes of a deep shade of blue. Good size boning to a long body; medium thickset legs, short strong paws; balanced bushy tail. Coat long, soft, and silky; ruff developing, with curls on abdomen; coat of a cool toned bluish-white with shading on hind quarters; points of a cool toned blue-grey to ears; mask developing well, spreading across nose to cheeks; legs a paler shade of blue-grey; tail shade matches facial colour; gloves white with slight scolloping on both feet; socks white; gauntlets pointed to below the hock. A lovely girl shown in excellent condition -- it was just a pity she met her sister today!

*CHOCOLATE OR LILAC POINT BIRMAN KITTEN MALE:

*1. BOB. POOL'S DELTEEMA SHAROITE. 13c4. M. 17.1.01.

A balanced and well grown lad of 5 months showing good Birman type, with an outward going personality. Solid boning to underlying head structure, with a broad rounded head top; medium ears set well apart; cheeks developing well to broad muzzle; firm chin, level bite; medium nose with slight dip in profile; good sized almost round eyes of medium blue. Good strong and well boned developing body; thickset medium legs, strong short paws; a balanced bushy tail. Lovely texture to his long, soft, and full coat, which was well prepared, of off-white magnolia; ruff developing, and curls on abdomen; points of a delicate shade of lilac, with pinkish hue visible on ears; diamond shaped mask, with colour spreading from nose across his cheeks; a very pale shade of lilac to legs; bushy tail a slightly deeper shade; white even gloves; white socks; gauntlets visible and rounded to below the hock. A friendly lad who enjoyed his time with us. He was shown in excellent condition.

CHOCOLATE OR LILAC POINT BIRMAN FEMALE:

1. JOHNSON'S ESAYA ISADORA. 13c3. F. 11.10.09.

Still quite a young looking Chocolate girl for her age of 8 months, needing more time for her to develop her potential for good Birman type. Although good bone structure to rounded head top, with medium size ears, cheeks, needing more breadth, tapering to a narrow muzzle; firm chin, level bite; medium nose with slight dip in profile; almost round eyes of medium blue. Body long, and still quite light in weight; light boning to medium length legs, with short strong paws; balanced tail a little sparse and needing greater fullness. Coat long, soft, and silky, of an ivory shade; ruff developing, and curls on abdomen; points a darker shade of milk chocolate to ears; mask developing from nose across cheeks; paler shade to legs, tail colour matches mask; gloves white; left foot colour dips over outer toe; socks white; gauntlets even; left gauntlet broad and rounded to below the hock; right gauntlet narrow to below the hock. She was a gentle girl who handled well.

TABBY OR TORTIE TABBY POINT KITTEN FEMALE:

1. BOB. BROWN'S DALTEEMA STAR SAPHIRE. 13c.12. F. 17.1.10.

A beautifully balanced Blue Tabby girl of 5 months showing good Birman type. She is truly the 'Standard of Points'! Good underlying bone structure to head, with nicely rounded head top; medium ears; cheeks developing good breadth, and tapering to a firm muzzle; level bite, firm chin; medium length nose with slight dip in profile; almost round eyes of a good shade of blue. Good weight to a long body; medium thickset legs, with short strong paws; a balanced bushy tail. Lovely coat, full, soft, and silky; ruff developing, and curls on abdomen; coat bluish-white; her tabby markings are distinctive; thumbprints on ears; tabby facial markings to a light beige agouti background well marked; mask spreading from her nose across her cheeks; clear 'M' on forehead; spectacles around eyes; butterfly on whisker pads; stripes appearing on legs; rings visible on her blue bushy tail; white gloves; white socks; left gauntlet tapers to just below the hock, right gauntlet rounded to below the hock; solid blue markings on the back of her hind legs above the gauntlets. A delightful girl who was so easy to handle, and was well presented.

/BRITISH ADULTS./

BLUE ADULT MALE:

There were 3 boys in this class. Two of which were quite distressed and not possible to handle. This was such a pity as they looked very handsome.

1. CC. EDGE'S POSHFELINES DENVER. 16. M. 26.6.08.

A shy lad of nearly 2yr. showing good British type. Round head; ears open at the base; round cheeks developing behind the muzzle line; firm chin, level bite, short broad nose; round eyes of a good copper shade. A long cobby shaped body of good weight and muscular tone; broad chest; short well boned legs, rounded paws; balanced tail. Coat short and dense, just lying a little flat at base of spine; of a mid-blue shade, just paling at the roots. He handled well and was shown in good condition .

BLUE ADULT FEMALE:

1. CC. & BOB. FIGGINS'S HYSSOPUSS FENESSE. 16. F. 15.8.09.

A very solid and balanced girl for her young age of 10 months, and showing good British type. Round head; neat ears with good space between; lovely rounded full cheeks; firm muzzle, good chin, level bite, short broad nose; round eyes of a good copper shade, with an attractive expression. Balanced cobby body; broad chest; short well boned legs, neat paws; a balanced tail. Lovely short, dense, and firm coat of mid-blue, sound to roots. She was a friendly girl and shown in good condition. Congratulations to owner-breeder as I believe she was the Best of Variety British Adult.

AOC SILVER TABBY ADULT:

BOB. KIDD'S CH. CATYKES EDWINSON. 18a. M. 16.4.09.

A striking well grown Blue Silver Tabby boy of over 1yr. showing good British type. Lovely coat of a classical blue silver tabby pattern. He had a gentle and easy temperament.

TIPPED ADULT MALE:

BOB. ROBINSON'S GR. CH. PENNYDOWN MOONTIGER. 39.M. 29.6.07.

A very solid Tipped boy showing good British type with a wonderful green eye colour. Coat short, with even tipping; rings still visible on tail. Easy to handle and shown in good condition.

CINNAMON & FAWN SELF & COLOURPOINT INTERMEDIATE ADULT MALE:

1. IC. BOB. STEPHENSON'S DONYOSABUK WINSTANLEY. 15k. M. 22.1.09.

A very solid and well grown boy for his age of nearly 18 months showing good British type. Round head; ears standing a little tall; cheeks developed well and rounded to firm muzzle; level bite, short broad nose, firm chin; round eyes of a pale gold shade. Good sized long body; short well boned legs, rounded paws; balanced tail. Coat showing good density and firmness, just a little long on the spine; a rich cinnamon shade, almost sound to roots; some faint ghost tabby markings visible on sides of body. He has a very good temperament, and was shown in good condition. [It was very interesting to see the development of this colour to good British type.]

LILAC KITTEN:

1. BOB. GRISS'S GRISELIAN FISTYCUFFS. 15c. M. 5.11.09.

A very solid and well grown boy of 7 months showing good British type. Good round head; ears open at the base; cheeks developing well to behind the muzzle line; level bite, short broad nose, firm chin; round eyes of a golden shade. Good size and weight to his cobby body; short well boned legs, neat paws; balanced tail. Good density to a short coat which was a little soft in texture; a slightly darker shade of lilac, almost sound to roots. A gentle lad who handled well, and was shown in good condition.

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