GCCF Judge Critique - Dr Bruce Bennett - Lancashire Cat Club Show 2010

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GCCF Judge Critique - Dr Bruce Bennett - Lancashire Cat Club Show 2010

Written by Tina

Tuesday, 30 March 2010

LANCASHIRE CAT CLUB March20, 2010. Dr BRUCE BENNETT.

Many thanks to Cris Titterington and her colleagues for the invitation to judge at this Show, which was most enjoyable. Ross Davies came to steward and as usual was a most efficient and engaging companion on a busy day. My thanks, Ross.

AC ORIENTAL PREMIER MALE.

1. Gr PC withheld. ANDERSON’S PR FIORDILISO EARL GREY. MN (37a) 26.6.08.

Boy of pleasing type with a good even wedge head on which large ears are set well, oriental eyes needing a little more clarity of green. Good straight profile, level chin and bite. Chubby body, likes his food I think, slender limbs, neat paws, tail needs a little length for balance and shows a little terminal fault. Coat of quite excellent texture, short and close, even, sound blue.

NORWEGIAN FOREST KITTEN MALE.

1. BoB. WAREING’S NORGESKAUKATT OSKAR. M. (67 14c) 14.6.09.

Large, strong lad of good type with an even triangular wedge head on which sizeable ears and well spaced and set, sporting internal furnishings and tiny tufts, eyes of good almond shape with appropriate incline, colour gold rather than green. Profile nearly straight, and better when forehead fur smoothed back, chin lines up, bite correct. Powerful body, strong chest and substantial lengthy limbs, large paws with tufting on the way, excellent length of tail. Profuse coat, texture rather soft still but in keeping with his kittenhood, overcoat just discernible over lower back to the hand if not the eye. Clear pristine white throughout.

AC ORIENTAL BICOLOUR KITTEN MALE.

1. BoB. CASSAR SIMMONDS’ FIORDILISO INDIAN PRINCE. M. (48 40) 15.11.09.

Sweet little lad of very good type. Equilateral wedge on which proportionate sized ears are set and flared well, almond shaped eyes, set well and of excellent blue. Straight profile, chin aligned, bite meets. Medium sized, firm body, balancing limbs and tail. Seal points with bright white patching attractively distributed on mask and all four limbs and clear all down tummy. Good contrast between points and pigmented areas of body. Very well balanced.

LILAC POINT SIAMESE ADULT FEMALE.

1. CC withheld. JONES’ CH SARAMESE GOODLUCKCHARM. F. (24c) 16.8.08.

Nice type to this girl but she seemed very diminutive for her age. Wedge well balanced by ears of good size; eyes of very good shape, set and colour. Very good straight profile, chin lines up, incisors irregular but basically meet. Neat body and limbs, tail matching. Coat a little long but lies well, points mid lilac, could have more warmth ideally, excellent body contrast.

CHOCOLATE POINT SIAMESE KITTEN, MALE.

1. BoB withheld. GRAINGER’S WANDERING FOREVER AUTUMN. M. (24b) 7.11.09.

Little darling with a sweet short wedge, little pinch evident, ears of size, spaced well, held rather upright, eyes of oriental shape, good colour, set straight. Profile shows a little dip at the bridge, chin and bite level. Well developed body, matching limbs and tail. Coat of good texture, showing cool, dark chocolate points with stunning contrast to the unshaded body that looks almost white rather than ivory.

CHOCOLATE POINT SIAMESE NEUTER MALE.

1. PC withheld. HARRISON’S OWAISSA OZIMANDIUS. MN. (24b) 18.1.07.

Boy with a long, slightly narrow wedge head showing a little pinch, ears of good size following its lines, eyes of oriental shape and clear blue. Profile shows a dip at the bridge, the chin sloping back giving the profile a rather pointed appearance, bite meets. Eye shape good, left appearing smaller than the right on the day but not inflamed. Neat medium sized body with balancing limbs, whip tail needs and inch. Darker chocolate mask and tail, paws a softer shade, good contrast to the ivory body that shows some shading. Rather dainty for his age.

APRICOT POINT SIAMESE NEUTER.

1. PC BoB. CRAWLEY & LAMBERT’S PR JOHPAS RAFAEL. MN. (32fn) 9.5.08.

Stylish individual with a medium length, even wedge head on which ears of good size are attractively spaced and flared, eyes of good oriental shape and incline, clear blue. Very good straight profile, chin lines up, bite meets. Graceful neckline, long lithe body and limbs, tail might be a tad longer for balance. Good close coat, typical soft apricot points with similar soft shading giving an attractive glow to the warm white body.

2. WEBSTER’S NANPENA BOLERO MN. (32fn) 13.2.09.

Another handsome neuter, unfortunate to meet the more mature winner today. Pleasing even wedge, ears of good size following its lines well, would like a little more space between for preference; oriental eyes for shape and set, good blue, sometimes a titch open. Profile shows a smooth gentle curve at the bridge, incisors just meet, with any encouragement the lower ones would sneak under. Good slender body, limbs and tail to match. Coat of excellent texture, matched apricot points, excellent contrast to the pale warm white of the body.

AV SLH LIMIT ADULT.

1. STANLEY’S SHEERCLASS APPLE MAC. M. (64 41s) 12.8.08.

Strong young gentleman with a medium length head, just marginally short of muzzle breadth as yet, but acceptable, excellent tall ears nicely spaced and set, eyes of a light greenish shade, basic shape good, might perhaps be a little bolder. Profile shows the requisite gentle curve, chin firm and bite meets. Neck and body long and strong, the latter rectangular as desired, sturdy limbs and paws, balancing length of tail. Ear furnishings, tufts and paw tufts in place. Coat just a little short at present, good texture with overcoat well in evidence over the softer underlying layer, some ruff and britches there. Classic pattern wonderfully crisply outlined, perhaps assisted by coat length, facial tracings, complete necklaces, well demarcated oysters, tail ringing, good clear silver background.

2. DELANEY’S DEENLAY TITANIA. F. (13c4) 18.2.09.

Lady with a well balanced head, broad and gently contoured, full cheeks , neat ears spaced and set well, oval eyes of clear blue shade. Profile shows the correct gentle dip. Chin firm, bite meets. Strong body, sturdy limbs, tail in proportion. Profuse coat of good texture, mask and paws a good pinkish lilac, tail has a slightly sandy tone. Gloves over toes in front and to the stopper pads posteriorly, socks just complete to hock a little irregular especially on left.

3. HASSETT’S HAPPYTYME LASS TUMBLERAG. F. (66) 25..4.09..

X3 DOBSON’S MAYSULA ANDALUSITE M. (13c11) 25.4.09.

AV SLH MAIDEN KITTEN.

1.JONES’ GROOVICATS ELYSSIA. F. (66 31a) 1.9.09.

Most appealing young lady with a broad head, fairly flat between ears of medium size, slightly flared and just tipped forward. Lovely gentle curve to the profile to the gently tip tilted nose. Open eyes, well spaced and marginally inclined, clear mid blue, wary expression. Neat but strong body and limbs, slight taper to balancing tail. Profuse silky coat in development. Fairly well centred inverted white V on mask of attractive blue-grey shade. Front legs good clear white, and back legs white to well above hocks, close to body. Bib, chest and tummy white. Excellent condition, a little shy.

2. HOLDEN’S WISCASSET JAK FROST. M. (64 14b) 26.11.09.

Compact babe but well developed for just four months, head shape with neat little muzzle developing square outline, ears already standing tall and nicely open with internal furnishings and tiny tufts. eyes quite full, right pale blue, left soft orange. Muzzle shows a gentle concave outline to nose, chin aligned, level bite. Strong little body already, substantial legs and paws showing wee tufts, excellent length of tail. Coat developing fullness with distinction between soft undercoat and harsher overcoat already discernible, clear bright white throughout.

3. HOBSON’S TWINKLETOES SWEET NEMESIA. F. (13c6) 9.9.09.

AC ORIENTAL ADULT.

1. BUCKLEY’S WESTGARTH DE NIRO. M. (37k) 8.3.09.

Strong, nervous lad lad of good type, even equilateral wedge head, ears placed well, oriental eyes, light green tone. Straight profile, very good depth of muzzle, chin aligned bite meets. Big strong body and limbs, tail length balances. Rich, rather dark cinnamon coat, slightly unsound, good texture.

2. HIRST’S GR CH TOGHAR PASTICHE. F. (37h) 16.7.07.

Lady of good type with an even lengthy wedge, on which ears of balanced size are spaced and flared though she tends to bonnet them at times, shaped oriental eyes of pale green shade. Good straight profile, deep muzzle, square chin, bite shows incisors a little undershot. Medium sized body, and limbs, tail balances. Coat shows dark but warm chestnut shade, well broken by warm reds.

3. CANEY’S MERRYTAIL SEAPEARL. F. (29c) 4.1.07.

AC ORIENTAL SELF KITTEN.

Three lovely black girls.

1. DEBOWSKA’S CHAPELROSE CINDERELLA. F. (37) 26.6.09.

Very flashy girl with a long elegant wedge adorned by large flyaway ears, well spaced and possessed of little lobes, devilish green oriental eyes. Arrogant straight profile, level chin and bite. Long, elegant body and limbs, tail long and whippy, almost meriting its own separate postcode. Excellent close gleaming sound black coat.

2. GRAY & JOHNSON’S TOGHAIR WITCHOF TSAICHIN. F. (37) 31.10.09.

Much younger girl but well developed with an even wedge, on which are set large wears spaced and flared in line, excellent oriental eyes of good green. Another very straight profile, good chin and bite. Slender body and limbs, tail of sufficient length. Dense, sound black coat, excellent texture. Enjoying herself immensely, bread making all the time.

3. HIRST’S TOGHAR PUTASPELLON YOU. F. (37) 31.10.09.

Another lovely girl, litter sister of the Witch. Very even wedge, crowned by large ears spaced and flared in line, eyes oriental, marginally open, good clear green shade. Profile shows just a tiny dip at brow level, chin slopes a little, incisors meet. Slender body and limbs, excellent length of tail to complement. Coat of slightly matt texture, lovely sound black. Can put a spell on me any time.

AC ORIENTAL NEUTER NOT BRED BY EXHIBITOR.

1. HALLIDAY’S GR PR TOGHAR TERRACOTA. MN. (37d) 18.7.07.

Very elegant individual, svelte and lithe. Long even wedge head, with large ears spaced and flared upon it, pleasing oriental eyes of good green shade. Profile nearly straight, gently angled at the brow, chin aligned, untidy incisors basically meet. Long slender body, matching limbs and tail. Lovely coat, close texture, rich red, sound and with only faint ghost tabby marking.

AC SIAMESE/BALINESE RADIUS ADULT.

1. CLARKE’S FOXYPAWS CLOVIS. F. (24n) 12.4.09.

Lady with a short even wedge, eyes a little full, blue good, ears need a little more size but placement good. Profile straight, chin prominent but bite meets. Body of medium size, limbs and tail in proportion. Matching caramel points, excellent clear off white body. Nose leather bright pink as are paw pads, the rear ones each showing a little central spot of bright colour; curious.

AC SIAMESE/BALINESE DEBUTANTE KITTEN.

1. GREY’S FIORDILISO OPHELIA. F. (32b2) 28.10.09.

Appealing girl of excellent type, lovely even, equilateral wedge head, large ears spaced and flared upon it, good blue oriental eyes. Profile straight, chin lines up, teething, bite meets. Diminutive body, matching limbs and tail. Kitten coat shows points of a slightly slatey blue, correct pale breaks apart from ears where they show just a tad of warmth, contrasting with the cool tone of the body that shows a little shading.

AC SIAMESE/BALINESE RADIUS KITTEN.

1 GRAINGER’S WANDERING LIGHTLY KIGHTLY. M. (24) 1.8.09.

Boy with an even, slightly narrow wedge, needing just a little more breadth between his ears of medium large size. Eyes oriental and of good colour. Profile virtually straight chin and bite level. Strong body sturdy limbs, tail needs a little length. Good seal points, softly shaded body for attractive contrast.

AC SIAMESE/BALINESE VISITORS KITTEN.

1. BROWNRIGG’S CHAPELROSE HOLY MOSES. M. (32fn) 25.6.09.

Well grown lad of very good type with an excellent even wedge, ears of size, placed well and flared upon it, oriental shape to his eyes of good blue tone. Very straight profile, chin lines up, incisors just meet. Strong slender body and limbs, excellent length of tail to balance. Points a soft and faded apricot, body contrast there with gentle toning shading.

AC SIAMESE/BALINESE LIMIT KITTEN.

1. SHORE’S ROYSTERER ROYAL DAZZLE. MN. (32 9) 20.2.09.

Most attractive gent with a medium long, even wedge head on which large ears and well spaced and flared nicely; eyes oriental in shape, colour good. Arched profile, lovely depth of muzzle, aligned chin, bite meets. Body large and strongly muscled, limbs and tail balance. Super, pinky mushroomy shade to ears and tail rings, tabby facial markings a little darker with hints of rich tea biscuit, stunning clear body for contrast. Masculine but reserved.

AC SIAMESE/BALINESE JUNIOR NEUTER.

1. SHORE’S ROYSTERER ROYAL DAZZLE. MN. (32 9) 20.2.09.

2. CROWLEY & LAMBERT’S PR JOHPAS RAFAEL. MN. (32fn) 9.5.08.

3. WEBSTER’S NANPEMA BOLERO. MN. (32fn) 13.2.09.

AC SIAMESE/BALINESE SENIOR NEUTER.

1. WEBB’S APRIKAT SCHUMACKER. MN. (61bt) 1.9.06.

Lovely lad of very good type. Strong, strong head, an even equilateral with large balancing ears set well to enhance it. Eyes oriental in shape and set and of deep blue shade. Straight profile, chin firm and incisors meet. Strong body, little sternal protruberance evident, balanced limbs and tail. Lovely profuse, flowing coat showing clear seal tabby pattern to the points with good contrast to the fawn body.

2. HARRISON’S OWAISSA OZIMANDIUS. MN. (24b) 18.1.07.

AC SIAMESE/BALINESE ADULT.

1. BROCK’S GR CH KAMUSHI TUTI FRIUTY. F. (32b1) 4.8.07.

Very handsome mature tortie of very good type. Super triangular head on which are set widely spaced and flared large ears, superior oriental eyes of good blue. Excellent strong body, balancing limbs and tail. Points dense seal broken well by pale shades. Body softly shaded but sufficient contrast evident. Congratulations on becoming Best Siamese.

2. ROWE’S FOXYPAWS MELISANDE. F. (24) 20.4.09.

Smart lady with a well balanced wedge graced by ears that need a little more size and flare. Superior orientally shaped eyes of good blue shade. Profile nearly straight, just a little indent at the bridge. Long body, matching limbs, tail needs a tad for balance. Warm seal points, shaded body but sufficient contrast.