GCCF Judge Show Critiques - Ms Jane E Allen - Maine Coon Cat Club Show 2009

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Maine Coon Cat Club Show - 27/06/09

GCCF Judge Show Critiques - Ms Jane E Allen - Maine Coon Cat Club Show 2009

Written by Neil

Tuesday, 04 August 2009

MAINE COON CAT CLUB SHOW 27TH JUNE 2009

JUDGES REPORT MS JANE E. ALLEN

I was very happy to be called in as Alison Lyall was not able to make the show this year. This show is always one to look forward to and again this year it surpassed expectations! Full marks to Daphne, David and their wonderful committee on a fantastic show. A bumper entry with some lovely Coonies to admire. Thanks to Don Grant for the stewarding duties and this year his shirt remained intact!!! Special mention to the catering corps as well and thanks for the most lovely meal. I also really appreciated the box of Thorntons – a treat at anytime!! Thanks again to you all. I have resent this report as due to email problems I do not think my first attempt got through – apologies for the delay.

AC GRAND CHAMPION MALE

IMP GR CH ATKINSONS UK & IGR CH VELVETJEWELS CULLINAN 64 31t

Mature 51/2 year old male looking very impressive. Exhibiting all that one could desire in a Maine Coon. Very mature and balanced head type with large, well spaced ears with lovely furnishings. Nice width to length balance to his head. Uniform width nose with shallow concave curve in profile. Large, slightly obliquely set eyes that were very expressive. Super square muzzle and with definite perpendicular line from nose to chin. Long, well muscled and toned body with long, substantial limbs with round, strong paws. Long well furnished tail. Although not in full coat the quality of what he had was very nice and exhibiting good clarity to his classic tabby patterning.

RES IGC BARLETTA UK & IGR CH COONTASTIC LUIGI 64 31fts

Another very mature looking 5 year old who also has very good head type and structure. Very laid back temperament and positively enjoyed all the attention. He took the reserve award on the day purely on the length of his coat, but full marks to his owner on superb presentation and to both owners on maintaining such excellent condition on mature working boys. No mean feat at all.

RED OR CREAM TABBY WITH/OUT WHITE 14 WEEKS – 5 MONTHS KITTEN

1 BOB BARLETTAS COONTATIC TANGERINE DREAM 64 41dw 10.3.09

This young man quite made me go weak at the knees he just had that look about him! Such a sweet expression and so well grown for his age. Very promising large wel set ears that were nicely tufted! Very good head shape and balance with high cheek bones and nice length to width balance already. Uniform width nose with shallow concave curve in profile and already showing a very good muzzle and perpendicular line from nose tip to chin. Proportionate length body and tail for his age and with very nice weight. Strong well boned long limbs with strong paws and nice tufts. Very promising strong red classic tabby patterning with the white sparkling and he was so well shown. Quite the little showman!!

2 JONES LIONMAINE BRIGHT BRIGAND 64 19 11.1.09

This young man was very well grown for his age for me he was just a little round in head structure rather than the desired length and square muzzle. His body and structure were nicely constructed with a very long tail, it was for me just his tendancy to roundness of head type that was my main doubt.

3 JARECKI CHATTACOON RUMTUM ROBBIE 64 19 13.1.09

I am guessing that this must have been Robbie’s first outing as he was so nervous and generally lacked substance and show preparation. I hope that as he develops and bodies up he also gains a little in confidence.

RED OR CREAM TABBY WITH/OUT WHITE 6 – 8 MONTHS KITTEN

1 TURNERS CAROLMAINE GENERAL LEE 64 41w 18.11.08

Very well grown kitten with large, high placed ears but with the correct width between. High cheeks just needing to broaden a little further as he matures to balance the head length. Lovely hazel eyes that were large and well set. Uniform width nose with shallow concave curve in profile. Very promising square muzzle and with decent line from nose tip to chin.. Long, large frame with long tail to balance. His coat was well developed and showing very nice classic patterning, however just a shade more preparation would have made such a difference.

2 RABEYS COONTASTIC ROCKY MARCIANO 64 41w

Full marks for the show presentation on this young man! For me his body shape and general condition was wonderful, but his head was too short and slightly rounded . Large, high set ears with great tufts and tips. Slightly obliquely set adequate sized eyes. At present rather lacking squareness to his muzzle and general strength to his lower face. He was not overly happy at being handled.

RED TABBY SERIES NEUTER MALE

1 PR FEARNLEYS COONARIA FIRESTORM 64 41d 25.1.08

One of my favourites on the show scene at the moment, he is a most impressive lad with considerable style. Very nicely balanced head type with large, upright ears well set and nicely furnished. Expressive large, slightly obliquely set hazel eyes. Uniform width nose with shallow concave curve in profile. Super square muzzle with perpendicular line from nose to chin. Long body and tail with very nice substance. Long, well boned limbs and strong, rounded paws. His coat was a strong tone of red with clear classic tabby markings. Very well shown.

2 WILSONS CH ZYDECO ROBERT REDFURRED 64 19 14.11.04

Mature lad who I judged several times when he was entire and it was really nice to see him again. Magnificent head with super breadth especially across his cheeks, balancing very well with the length. Expressive eyes that were large, well opened and slightlyobliquely set. Super square muzzle with uniform width nose and shallow concave curve to profile. Long, well filled body with long, well boned limbs. Long well furnished tail. Again a very strong red coat colouring that was well marked with classic tabby patterning. Well shown and ran Firestorm close for the placings.

3 FITZHARDYS PR DAIRYMAINE EDWARD ELGAR 64 19 15.6.01

Again lovely to reacquaint myself with this lad who I know I handled at the same show last year. In wonderful condition this boy was carrying a wealth of coat that was well shown and again nicely marked. He just does not have quite the strength of head of the other two boys which is the reason for my placing but his body type and condition made him well worthy of the third placing in this strongly filled class.

RED TABBY SERIES NEUTER FEMALE

Not in the open but happily to award the Best of Breed to

RABYS SUPREME, UK AND IMPERIAL GRAND PREMIER DAIRYMAINE SARNIA CHERIE 64 20e

looking a complete picture as always and shown to perfection.

AC SPECIAL LIMIT ADULT

1 WORRELLS DARKTOWER MR BOJANGLES 64 41s

One year old and with some maturing to do, quite nicely balanced head and type. The tarnishing on his coat rather spoils the overall impression.

2 ROBERTS JEMAHAN CRYSTUL FIRESTAR 64 41ew

Quite a pleasing female who needs to develop her substance further. Generally pleasing head type, she lacks a little on her squareness of her muzzle.

3 CHADWICKS KITITAS DOLLY DREAMCOAT 64 31t

AC KITTEN WITH WHITE MALE

1 MURRAYS ISADORYOU PINK FLOYD 64 41dsw

Very stylish young man only just old enough to be at the show. Super head strength and balance, large well tufted ears set well on the skull, high but with width between. Expressive eyes correctly set. Shallow concave curve in profile and already super perpendicular line in profile. Long body and tail with great boning and substance. Very delicate coat colouring but with distinct classic tabby patterning. Expertly presented and with such confidence. Congratulations on winning best male kitten.

2 DAVIDSONS LIONMAINE BEARFACE BRIAN 64 41sw

Very large, well grown boy who had some interesting colouring on his body, could he possibly be a tortie? It did not look like tarnishing either!! Very pleasing head and strength of type, lovely width to head length balance. Nice profile and super squareness of muzzle. For me a suspicion was his bite it did appear very slightly undershot. Massive frame and with lovely boning and long, wellfurnished tail. Very well shown and confident to handle.

3 CANNELLS MABALAKAT LOUIS WAIN 64 41w

AC KITTEN WITH WHITE FEMALE three top quality girls here!

1 CANNELLS SPIRRITZ TARTAN TREMBLER 64 22

I did like this girl, she had very lovely head and type with super strength to her type. Well grown body with substantial frame and limbs. Long tail that was nicely furnished. Very vibrant colouring and super show presentation.

2 BARLETTAS COONTASTIC COPACOBANA 64 41ew

I really had to struggle with the placings of these two girls! I really liked this young lady too and it was honestly just down to the quality of her head in profile that I felt she was just slightly weaker on her chin at present and that was all I could find to separate them. Another very promising lass with amazing patchwork patterning to her coat that was vibrant in colour and so well shown.

3 LISTERS COONARIA SANDPAPER KISSES 64 41w

I also liked this young lady and she was a worthy third in this hotly contested class.

AC NOVICE KITTEN MALE

1 ISADORYOU PINK FLOYD

2 SANDERSONS LIONMAINE DEXTER MORGAN 64 41as

Very pleasing young man who was extremely well grown and with substantial frame and build. Pleasing head type with super width to length balance, high cheeks and expressive eyes that were well spaced and set. For me he just had a slight bump to his nose in profile which spoilt the overall look for me. Nicely presented and very good to handle.

3 LIONMAINE BRIGHT BRIGAND

AC NOVICE KITTEN FEMALE

1 CHADWICKS LIONMAINE MASAI MARA 64 41

Congratulations on winning best in show kitten, richly deserved – this kitten had it all for me with superior head type and balance. Large well set high ears, Lovely wide cheeks with high cheek bones and nice length to her head. Uniform width nose with shallow concave curve in profile. Excellent square muzzle with super chin to balance. Very well grown with long body and tail and well boned limbs. Great clarity to her classic tabby pattern with lovely warm tones and so well presented. Well done!

2 SHAWS MOONECIA PALOMA PICASSO 64 41ew

Young baby but with considerable quality and personality to match. Great head and type with lovely large, well set ears. Expressive large, slightly obliquely set eyes. Shallow concave curve to nose and nice squareness of muzzle. Long frame and tail very pleasing coat for texture and patterning and very well shown.