GCCF Judge Critique - Dorothy Stone - Lancashire Cat Club Show 2010

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GCCF Judge Critique - Dorothy Stone - Lancashire Cat Club Show 2010

Written by Tina

Monday, 12 April 2010

LANCS CC Show – 13th March 2010. Report by Mrs. Dorothy A STONE

Sincere thanks to Chris, Janet and team for inviting me back again to judge at this lovely friendly, well run show in its super venue with lighting that displays the exhibits in all their glory. The gate seemed excellent too with excited and interested visitors asking some sensible questions. I had a lovely time and with my wonderful husband Colin stewarding for me for a change, what more could a girl desire?! Oh yes – fab exhibits and I had those aplenty, so many thanks to one and all.

AC SIBERIAN ADULT, KITTEN or NEUTER ASSESSMENT.

3 present.

What a thrill it was to have Siberians to assess again after so long – where have they been hiding?! Unfortunately, I seem to have misplaced my hard copies so it was a good job that the exhibitors had their reports on the day. My profound apologies to anyone else who had hoped to read them.

Merit to McCALLUM’s SILKIESTAR SILVER FOX. 82 18d Female. 11 months.

Really promising lass of very good type, substantial boning and correct medium length coat. I look forward to seeing her again when fully mature. Merits not awarded to the under mentioned neither of who ticked enough boxes to justify the awards on the day I’m afraid :

McCALLUM’s SILKIESTAR AMAZING GTACE. 82 22a Female.

12 months.

No. 125a. 82 18, FN. 21 months. Sorry, I can find no reference to this lady or her connections anywhere in the catalogue.

BURMESE Imperial Grand Premier.

3 FN’s present.

IGPC WIGGLESWORTH’s Ch & Gd Pr ROSSIKHAN OBSESSION.

Choc. 7 yrs old today!Wonderful wedge & dome, well set and shaped ears could be fractionally smaller for perfection, superb right angled profile (tho’ her nose does have a tiny bump and rolls off just a bit), lovely deep level chin and level bite. Gorgeous Buttercup yellow eyes enhanced with “mascara” are of super size, shape and set have that fabulous ‘f-off or die’ expression! Balanced mature lady of very good size has well shaped weighty but muscular body, lissom limbs and well shaped tail balances. Sprayed-on style coat with satin texture & highly polished finish is of the most beautifully even gold-toned warm milk chocolate & has no noticeable contrast. I have coveted this girl (and her brother) since I first laid eyes on her & am delighted that she has fulfilled all her early promise. My compliments to her doting owner for presenting her so well – hope you were pleased with her birthday present!

Res TAYLOR’s Gd Pr RAWEKE CLEOPATRA.

Brown. Another birthday girl – 3 years old today! Short blunt wedge of very good width, gently rounded wide top of head, ears are well sized, shaped and set. Profile shows rounded brow and forehead, distinct break to aquiline nose that has a small bump, chin of good depth is set back slightly, bite is just level. Lovely large lustrous well set Primrose yellow eyes which she was rounding slightly in apprehension, but when returned to the safety of her pen were of correct shape with the required mean scowl! Mature lady has well shaped body that I’d like to see a little larger, more muscular and weightier for perfection, shapely legs, neat oval paws, broad based tail of good shape that I’d prefer slightly longer to balance. Close fitting coat with silky feel is of lovely warm seal brown and has a lovely healthy shine. Shown in good physical condition, this sweet but shy soul reminded me very much of my adored & greatly missed “Golly”. Unlucky to meet winner today.

USUAL ABYSSINIAN KITTEN.

1 present.

1st & BoB CHAPMAN’s WAVETAIL HATTIE.

Female. 7 mths, 3 wks.This girl really impressed me and I shall follow her career with interest. Moderate wedge set on an elegant arching well muscled neck has required rounded contours, gentle rounding and good width to top of head between ears, desired slight indentation forms rounded muzzle that show signs of a teething pinch still. Profile shows rounding from brow to top of head, required gentle break to nose that has brick coloured leather with a black outline, black lips, chin that could be slightly deeper recedes thus is not in a straight line with tip of nose, bite is level. Lovely large pricked ears with tufts and furry edges are set well apart thus follow line of wedge, are quite deeply cupped, have bright apricot coloured bases and when viewed from the back have darker tips. Lovely large lustrous expressive brilliant hazel eyes spaced well apart are outlined in black on the edges of the eyelids, have paler coloured “spectacle-like” surrounds, are obliquely set and are a rounded almond in shape. Elegant girl of good size has lithe muscular body with straight back, rounded ribcage, elegant legs are slim, well proportioned and muscled, neat oval paws have black pads and on her hind legs have a smudge of black up the heels towards the hocks, tapering tail has required thick base and solid black coloured tip but could be slightly longer. Super short, fine, dense and close-lying coat with healthy shine is of lovely warm golden brown with an apricot base colour, is distinctly & evenly ticked with black at the tip of the hair shafts with another band further down the shafts, she has a faint broken necklace, black lines from the inner corners of the eyes extend up to the top of the head and from the outer corners of the eyes to the edges of her ears, there is also a line of black that extends from the back of the head, along the dorsal area and down to the tip of her tail. Shown in splendid condition, this promising lassie was happier in her pen today.

ASIAN SMOKE or BURMILLA KITTEN.

1 present.

1st. CLAY’s XCHARDI MISS-TERIOUS.

Chocolate Tortie Silver BCR Burmilla Female. 6 mths, 3 wks.Short blunt wedge of good width showing a slight teething pinch today, top of head is wide & gently rounded. Profile shows rounding to brow & forehead, nose with dark pink leather rimmed with chocolate is slightly long but has an acceptable break, chin has depth but recedes thus is out of alignment with tip of nose, bite is mobile at present. Large broad based ears with rounded tips and forward tilt are set well apart thus continue line of wedge. Greenish-yellow eyes are slightly small and close-set, have a broader than average bridge of nose that detracts somewhat and the top line of the lids is straight lacking both the required slant towards the nose and the desired expression. Well grown lassie has well muscled body with straight back and rounded chest but is carrying too many pounds thus lacks the required elegance, slender muscular legs of medium boning and good length, oval paws have pink and chocolate pads, tapering tail is of medium thickness and good length thus balances body. Slightly long coat has good gloss but rather a harsh feel, milk chocolate with shades of red at the top of the hair shaft shades gradually down into the paler choc silver/red silver ground colour finishing with sparkling silver nearest the skin; some tabby pattern is evidenced in the classic ‘M’ shape on the forehead, chocolate outline to eyelids & tracings from the corners, paler spectacle-like surrounds to the eyes, solid milk chocolate tail tip, tail rings and legs bars. A healthy baby not enjoying her day who could have been a little better prepared and who would benefit from the loss of a pound or two.

AV SLH MAIDEN NEUTER.

3 present.

1st. GROOCOCK’s MONTANTE ICE. 66 aw MN. 11 months.

Super head and profile, medium sized ears are well shaped, set and furnished. Expressive eyes, the colour of Bluebells (the slightly paler ones) are well sized, shaped and set. Super sized youngster of very good weight with plenty of bone and substance, massive across the shoulders, medium length legs, large round paws have tufts between the toes, tapering tail is bushy and of very good length. Dense silky textured coat of medium length with ruff and knickerbockers developing, body colour is bluish white; points are of bluish grey and are of the same tone. Utter time waster in top condition & superbly prepared. Thanks for letting me see him.

2nd. LAWSON’s OLTOMAINE LITTLE BOY BLUE. 64 41a. MN. 10 months.

A promising chap with super boxy muzzle, lovely tall ears of good size but looking leggy and coat is still developing.

3rd. SMITH’s BAYGAZER BLUE BAYOU. 13c2. MN. 11 mths, 3 wks.

AV FOREIGN JUNIOR ADULT MALE.

8 entered. Fabulous class – thanks folks. It was a joy to see such super Abys.

1st. DAWSON’s Gd Ch GLENDAVAN RODERICK-JAMES.

Usual Aby. 17 mths, 3 wks. A really impressive chap shown in splendid condition who handled beautifully. Lovely width to gently rounded top of head, moderate, quite jowly wedge set on a muscular arching neck has required rounded contours and muzzle. Profile shows rounding from brow to top of head, required slight break to nose that has brick red coloured leather with a black outline, very firm chin is in a straight line with tip of nose, level bite. Gorgeous large pricked ears set wide apart are deeply cupped, have tufts and furry edges, on the backs of the ears the tips are a dark salmon colour and the base hair is a bright golden brown. Expressive brilliant hazel eyes are obliquely set, a rounded almond in shape, spaced well apart, have a black outline around the eyelids and paler coloured surrounds, lines from the outer corners of the eyes to the edges of the ears and from the inner edges of the eyes to the top of the head. Large, elegant mature gentleman has well shaped lithe muscular body of very good weight, straight back, and rounded rib cage, elegant slender muscular legs; proportionate oval paws have black pads with a smudge of black colour extending up towards the hocks, tapering tail of very good length is thick at the base & has a solid black tip. Short fine close-lying coat with healthy shine could have a little more density, is golden brown in colour with apricot base colour, has very well defined ticking, the tips of the hair shafts being black with another band of black further down the shaft, he has black lips, a black line from the back of the neck along his spine and down his tail, creamy white coloured hair around upper and lower jaws around the lips and on the chin. A real gentleman and in my view typifies the Breed.

2nd. KELSALL’s PONTABY ALESSANDRO. Usual Aby. 10 months.

A promising youngster shown in good physical condition who handled well. Wide, gently rounded top of head, elegant muscular neck carries a moderate wedge that is very jowly already, has required rounded contours and muzzle. Profile shows rounding from brow to top of head, slightly long nose has gentle break and brick red coloured leather with a black outline, chin has good depth but is set back somewhat thus is not in a straight line with tip of nose, level bite. Deeply cupped, pricked ears set wide apart are of very good size, have tufts, furry inner edges, on the backs of the ears the tips are a dark salmon colour and the base hair is a bright golden brown. Large lustrous amber eyes in an Oriental setting have required black outline around the eyelids and paler coloured surrounds, lines from the outer corners of the eyes to the edges of the ears and from the inner edges of the eyes to the top of the head, are spaced well apart, are a rounded almond in shape but the upper lids have a rather acute slant towards the nose. Large, powerful adolescent lad has weighty muscular tho’ slightly inelegant body, straight back, and rounded rib cage, slender muscular legs; proportionate oval paws with black pads have a smudge of black colour extending up towards the hocks, tapering tail has required thick base and a solid black tip but is fractionally short. Short fine close-lying coat has desired density and a lovely healthy shine, is golden brown in colour with apricot base colour but has some grey roots on the sides of his torso, a broken necklace, ticking is well defined and even, his lips are black, he has a black line from the back of the neck along his spine and down his tail. Shown in good physical condition this promising chap would benefit from the loss of a pound or two.

3rd. OAKLEY’s KREMLINKATZ CZAR OBOLOSKY.

Russian Blue. 20 months.

AV FOREIGN JUNIOR ADULT FEMALE.

5 present. A class of very beautiful ladies who were a headache to judge.

1st. McRAE & GABB’s YESSO BRECKIN. Chocolate Ocicat. 9 months.

Modified wedge carried in a graceful muscular neck has moderate whisker pinch, slight curve from cheek to muzzle which is broad, well defined and square. Profile shows required gentle rise from bridge of nose to brow, slight dip to nose that has pink coloured nose leather outlined in chocolate, deep level chin and level bite. Wide based ears are moderately large, set neither too high nor too low and have rounded tips. Large expressive brilliant hazel eyes rimmed with chocolate with paler coloured surrounds giving the required “mascara” effect are spaced well apart, are almond in shape and are angled upwards towards the ears. Adolescent lassie of very good size with plenty of bone and substance, has long muscular body just a little overweight at present, deep chest, straight back, powerful, well proportioned medium length legs are well muscled, compact paws with pinkish chocolate pads are oval in shape, broad based tail of medium thickness and very good length tapers very slightly to rounded tip which is dark chocolate in colour. Short fine close-lying coat has required satin texture and lustrous sheen, the pattern is chocolate in colour on a pale copper agouti ground and comprises: ‘M’ on forehead, marks on cheeks, lines that extend up from the forehead over the top of the head and down the neck where it breaks into small spots between the shoulder blades and down the shoulders, broken necklaces on the throat, there are two parallel lines of spots along the spine, spots scattered across shoulders and hindquarters, super thumbprint shaped larger spots on the torso that make a super bulls eye shape, lovely spotted tummy, legs have spots at the tops then break into broken bracelets lower down the legs, hind legs have required dark markings on the backs, very well marked tail has spots alternating with rings finishing with a solid chocolate coloured tip. Shown in splendid condition, it is good to see this sweet natured girl fulfilling all her early promise. I loved her as a baby in October at the Oci CC Show where I awarded her BOV and I’m sure she’ll go all the way.

2nd. MURPHY’s KALTES RHAPSODY INBLUE.

Blue Devon Rex. 18 mths, 3 wks.Short high cheek boned wedge set on an elegant well muscled neck could be slightly broader, good muzzle and whisker break, short stubbly whiskers and eyebrows. Profile shows rounding to brow, flat skull at forehead and between ears, stop to long nose needs more definition, shallow but level chin, level bite. Enormous wide based ears are well shaped and covered but set slightly high. Gorgeous green eyes have a wonderfully mischievous expression. Slender muscular body of good size and weight looks slightly long at present (phase of growth), good breadth to chest, stands tall on slim muscular legs, neat oval paws, lovely tail for shape and length is well covered and rexed. Super short fine dense coat covers body, limbs and tummy completely and is very well rexed in deep close waves. Shown in splendid condition she was not enjoying her day thus failed to show to her best advantage.

3rd. KELSALL’s PONTABY GINEVRA.

Sorrel Aby. 10 mths, 1 week.

AV FOREIGN KITTEN.

3 present.

1st. FARRAR’s TOBYSDEN TOBASCO.

Brown Spotted Bengal Male. 7 mths, 1 ½ wks. What a super chap he is (only to be expected from this stable, of course)! Actually half way decent type, superb coat, colours, rosettes and glitter, shown in splendid condition and very amiable into the bargain. One last thing in his favour – we share the same birthday! I look forward to seeing him again and shall follow his career with interest.

2nd. CLAY’s XCHARDI MISS-TERIOUS.

Chocolate Tortie Silver BCR Burmilla Female. 6 mths, 3 wks.

3rd. BRADBURN’s GIRADELLE ICE PRINCE.

Snow Spotted Bengal Male. 6 mths, 2 ½ wks.

AV FOREIGN DEBUTANTE KITTEN.

6 present. A class of really gorgeous babies with little to choose between.

1st CHAPMAN’s WAVETAIL HATTIE.

Usual Aby. Female. 7 mths, 3 wks.

2nd. STORK’s TYKETO IZADORA.

Devon Rex Female. 16 weeks. Lovely short broad high cheek boned wedge set on an elegant muscular neck, strong muzzle, well defined whisker break, short wavy whiskers and eyebrows. Profile shows rounding to brow, flat skull at forehead, quite a strong stop to short nose, firm level chin & level bite. Fabulous huge jug ears with handles, tufts and muffs, are wide based but could be set slightly lower. Gold eyes spaced well apart sadly are rather small and round in shape thus lack the really naughty expression so typical of this Breed. Very well grown girlie for age has slender muscular body of good weight, broad chest, slim well muscled legs, dainty oval paws, long fine tapering tail is well covered and rexed. Short fine dense coat covers body, undersides and limbs, rexing is still coming in. An utterly edible baby shown in top condition with the sweetest possible disposition, alert & confident – nothing fazed her! Just lost a point or two on her ear set and eyes.

3rd. CLAY’s XCHARDI MISS-TERIOUS.

Chocolate Tortie Silver BCR Burmilla Female. 6 mths, 3 wks.

AV FOREIGN TITLED NEUTER.

6 present.

1st. KEMP’s Gd Pr NATZKATZ IRISH-CREAM. 72 43 nsq. MN. 2 yrs, 10 mths.

Short blunt wedge of very good width, lovely wide gently rounded top of head, large ears with rounded tips, small tufts and forward tilt have required broad bases and are spaced well apart thus continue line of wedge. Profile shows rounded brow and forehead, distinct break to nose that has pink nose leather rimmed with chocolate, firm level chin and level bite. Lovely large well spaced yellow-chartreuse eyes outlined in chocolate, lower lids have required fuller more rounded curve but the upper lids are a little too straight lacking the required slight downward slant. Mature chap of very good size has straight back, rounded chest, is well muscled but carrying a trifle too many pounds currently thus appears a little inelegant, slender muscular legs of good length, neat oval paws, tail of good length tapers to a rounded tip. Really super short coat, fine, with satin texture and sheen, cool fawn markings with lilac overtones shades gradually down hair shafts to the muted silver undercoat. Tabby pattern is evidenced by ‘M’ shape on forehead; smudge of colour in corners of eyes, solid coloured tail tip, and colour on heels extends up towards hocks and some faint leg bars. Shown in very good condition, I really loved this adorable chap.

2nd. McRAE & GABB’s Ch & Gd Pr RUSHBROOKE KAHLUA OVERICE. 68. FN. 2 yrs, 3 mths.

Lovely short blunt wedge of very good width set on a neck that is slightly short, gentle rounding to wide top of head, broad based ears with rounded tips, tufts and streamers are well spaced apart but are slightly small. Profile shows rounded brow and forehead, distinct break, deep level chin, bite is a little untidy. Large lustrous gold eyes are well spaced apart, upper lids have the required slight slant towards the nose, lower lids are more generously curved thus producing the frowning expression typical of this Breed. Medium sized mature lady has weighty but muscular body with straight back and rounded chest, medium boned legs of good length are slim & well muscled, neat oval paws with black pads have lovely tufts between the toes, well shaped plume-like tail could be fractionally longer for perfection. Beautiful coat the colour of ebony and sound to the roots is quite long, fine, silky feeling, dense but lies flat along the spine and has a lovely healthy shine, a super ruff and full breeches. Groomed to perfection and shown in top physical condition this lady who was happier in her pen really wowed me – she just lost a point or two on her ears size and tail length. My compliments to her owners for presenting her so well.

3rd. PENNY’s Gd Pr HOADHILL FUNTIME FRANKIE. 76 30. MN. 3 yrs, 3 mths.

BURMESE MAIDEN ADULT.

1 present.

1st. BRIDGES’s SANLIS JUST CRUZIN’.

Brown Male. 10 months. Good width to short blunt jowly wedge, correct top of head and ears. Profile shows rounded brow and forehead, distinct break and a deep level chin. Expressive gold eyes are well shaped, sized and set. Young man of very good size, weight and conformation has desired muscular athletic feel, shapely limbs, tail of very good shape and length is rather on the thick side. Quality glossy coat is of lovely warm seal brown. A real charmer in splendid condition whom I liked as a baby and whom I feel sure will go all the way.

BURMESE MAIDEN KITTEN.

2 present.

1st. WILLIAMS’s MOLYNMEUX DINKYDEUX.

Chocolate Female. 4 ½ months. Lovely wedge and dome, large ears are well shaped and set but have tufts! Profile shows rounded brow and forehead, distinct break, a firm level chin & level bite. Gorgeous gold eyes have typical expression. Well grown girlie has well shaped and muscled body of good weight, shapely limbs, tail of good shape and length is rather fine. Slightly long baby coat is duckling fine still but sleek, shining and of the most beautiful pale even gold toned milk chocolate that has a pleasing warmth to it and no noticeable contrast or barring. Shown in top condition as one would expect from this prefix and with the most delectably sweet disposition imaginable. I look forward to seeing her again soon.

2nd. McGREEVY’s KARLAC POLLYANNA.

Blue Female. 4 mths, 3 wks. Short wedge of good width showing a slight teething pinch today, gentle rounding to wide top of head, ears are well sized, shaped and set. Profile shows rounded brow and forehead, well defined break to slightly long nose, deep level chin, level bite. Well set and shaped eyes are yellow with a green pupil ring but should be larger and more lustrous. Well grown babe of good weight has muscular body with straight back, rounded chest, elegant well muscled legs, dainty spoon shaped paws, tail of good shape and length is rather thick. Still has her baby coat which is slightly long and fine just now, the colour is still developing thus at present it is a rather sandy hued grey rather than blue with some silvering on her nose only. A sweet soul shown in good condition.

Report ends. Dorothy A STONE.

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