Semi Long Hair Cat Association 21.03.09
Mrs Val Anderson
I had a very enjoyable day in the company of Sue Amor who was excellent company and handled the cats with care. The lift to the station was also much appreciated. I took on some of John Hansson & Joyce Price’s classes and hope the exhibitors were not too disappointed. As Joyce was unable to be present I was given the honour of choosing the Best Somali Exhibit and I gave the award to Mr & Mrs Stables’s handsome usual neutered boy: IMP GR PR MERLIESIN CAISEAL BEAG.
OPEN CLASSES
AOV SLH CHAMPION MALE
1ST (GCC WITHHELD) ATKINSON’S UK & IMP GR CH VELVETJEWELS CULLINAN (64 31t) M 17.12.03 Maine Coon
A mature brown tabby & white boy of 5 years, strong & masculine. Strong head, broad & well-proportioned, very slightly longer than wide. Uniform width to the nose & square muzzle. Fairly full cheeks and high cheek bones. Good profile with a shallow concave curve plus a small nose bump. Deep firm chin but his bite is marginally undershot. His ears could be larger to balance the rest of his head and they are set a fraction low. Broad base to the ears with tufts & inner furnishings but they could be taller. Lovely expressive eyes, full & round in a slightly oblique aperture and set. Strong muscular body of a good weight, long & rectangular with excellent bone development. Substantial limbs with large tufted paws and long flowing tail. Not a lot of coat at present, shorter length on the body with a very slight ruff & the tail fur could be more profuse. Classic tabby pattern with black markings on a paler agouti base. Clear markings, just a little diffuse down his back, white on belly, chest and feet. Ringed tail with dark tip and good head markings. Shown in beautiful condition and very gentle nature. Certificate withheld because of the bite.
2ND WATTS’S CH LENNALI BARRINGTON BAGGINS (63) M 05.03.07 Usual Somali
A well-grown boy with lots of coat. Head a moderate wedge with rounded contours & good profile. His bite appeared to be level but few incisors remaining. Cupped ears set wide apart with good inner furnishing but no tufts. Large eyes, a touch full, amber in colour but could be deeper. Muscular body of medium length & build with limbs & tail to balance. Dense coat though it could be silkier, a little greasy on the body. Good ruff, bushy tail and lovely toe tufts. Ticking present though difficult to see in the hall light and the overall colour could be richer I think. Darker spine line, black heels and black tip to the tail.
AC SILVER SOMALI ADULT, FEMALE
1ST CC COONEY’S DESIREE SILVER ZE SVOBODY (63s) F 29.10.05 Usual Silver
A well-grown elegant girl of 3 years of a good weight for her size. Head a moderate wedge with rounded contours though her muzzle is a touch fine. Slight nose break in profile plus a small nose bump. Level bite but I would prefer a stronger chin. Large cupped ears set wide apart and large expressive eyes of almond shape. Long body with limbs & tail to balance. Silky & fine coat that lies close along the body but could be denser & her tail could be bushier. Clearly ticked with black on a silvery-white base. Chest clear of markings & a lovely silvery-white tummy. Darker spine line and black tip to the tail.
2ND ROBERTSON’S CH SUPATOFT QAALI (63es) F 20.09.04 Fawn Silver
A well-grown mature girl of 4 years. Head a moderate wedge with rounded contours. Slight nose break in profile but her chin could be stronger & deeper and the bite is slightly undershot. Large cupped ears without tufts, set wide apart. Large eyes that are a touch rounded. Elegant body of a good weight for her size with limbs & tail to balance. Dense well-prepared coat, silky & fine and lying close down the spine. Fawn ticking on a silvery-white base. Fawn tip to the tail. She was a little timid at first but better when she relaxed.
3RD DARWISH’S SORAFEL LEONARA (63cs) F 20.07.06 Blue Silver
A very elegant girl of 2½ years though she could carry a little more weight. Head a moderate wedge though her muzzle could be broader. Profile a little straight and her chin could be stronger, level bite. Large cupped ears set wide apart and large expressive green eyes with good depth of colour. Long body with elegant limbs and small oval paws, long tapering tail. Silky coat that lies close along the spine & clearly ticked with blue on a silvery-white base. Chest practically clear, a slight well-broken necklet. Darker spine line and blue tail tip.
4TH DARWISH’S TAJURA TAZANNA (63es) F 15.07.05 Fawn Silver
A smallish girl of 3½ years. Feminine head, a moderate wedge with rounded contours and good whisker indentation. Slight nose break in profile but her chin could be stronger. Bite just meets but lovely teeth for her age. Cupped ears set wide apart and large eyes of good shape & set. Elegant body with elegant limbs & moderately long tail. Coat could be better prepared, rather greasy on her tummy. Coat a little harsh but lying close down her back. Lovely fawn ticking on a silvery-white base. Good fawn heels, slightly darker spine line and fawn line down her tail to the tip.
BOB BULLIVANT’S CH DESTINY SILVER ZE SVOBODY (63s) F 29.10.05
A lovely balanced girl of 3 years, litter sister to the certificate winner. Head a good moderate wedge with rounded contours, whisker indentation and rounded muzzle. Good nose bread in profile, shallow but firm chin and level bite. Well-set cupped ears and large expressive eyes. Muscular body of medium build with limbs & tail to balance. Dense soft coat with black ticking on a silvery-white base, slight tarnishing on her face and back. Silvery-white tummy, black heels and tail tip. Shown in lovely condition.
USUAL SOMALI KITTEN
1ST & BOB ABBOTT’S SUENICO TESS PUMBLECHOOK (63) F 19.07.08
A very sweet girl of 8 months with a beautiful coat. Balanced head, a moderate wedge with a whisker indentation and strong muzzle. Good nose break in profile, OK chin and level bite. Well-set cupped ears & almond-shaped eyes set on a slant but they could be larger. Muscular body of medium length with elegant limbs. Tail very bushy but could be a little longer for balance. Dense coat with lovely preparation & clearly ticked with black on an apricot base, very slight grey near the skin. Darker spine line and black heels & tail tip but rather heavy though well-broken double necklet. Shown in excellent condition, a gentle girl, very showy and with lots of style!
2ND HINES’S STACYM TANTALITE TEMPTRESS (63) F 27.07.08
Another lovely kitten. A very elegant girl of 7½ months though she needs to fill out, not as heavy as expected. Head a moderate wedge with rounded contours and good width between the ears. Slight whisker indentation and rounded muzzle but her chin could be a little stronger. Slight nose break in profile plus a small nose bump. Lovely large cupped ears set wide apart and large expressive eyes of almond shape set on a slight slant. Elegant body with lovely long legs & tail. Lots of coat with a ruff and bushy tail, silky & fine with black ticking on an apricot base. Darker spine line and black tail tip, chest practically clear. A very wriggly girl who wasn’t keen on being handled outside of her pen which was a shame.
MISCELLANEOUS CLASSES
AV SLH DEBUTANTE ADULT PART I
1ST HORTON’S RUTTERKIN GANGSTER’S MOLL (64 41w) F Maine Coon
A well-grown young brown tabby & white girl of only 9 months, excellent preparation and condition apart from her left eye which was very slightly sore. Balanced head, medium in length & slightly longer than wide with a square muzzle & uniform width to the nose. Good profile, deep firm chin and level bite. High cheek bones & fairly full cheeks. Large ears with lovely tufts & a broad base; set high but well apart. Expressive eyes, full and round and set wide apart with a slightly oblique aperture & set. Long rectangular body with strong limbs, tail with very profuse fur but rather bushy and it could be a little longer for balance. Silky coat with a ruff and shaggy belly fur, the length increasing down the body. Clear classic pattern with black markings on an agouti base. Good head markings, barred limbs and black tip to the tail. White on the face, chest, tummy and feet. Very gentle nature and easy to handle.
2ND LETTLEY’S SUVICOON SUNSET DANCER (64 43ds) M Maine Coon
A well-grown red silver shaded boy of only 10 months but very much an adolescent. Head out of balance at present, longer than wide with an almost uniform width to the nose and his muzzle could be squarer. High cheek bones but his cheeks need to fill out more. Good profile with a shallow concave curve but his chin could be stronger, level bite. Large, tall tufted ears with a very broad base but they could be set a little higher. Large eyes, full and round in a slightly oblique aperture and set. Long body but a little lean on the haunches at present. Rather long limbs that could be more substantial but with large round tufted paws. Long tail to balance but with a patch of stud tail. Coat short on the body at present with a very slight ruff. Heavy red shading with some tabby markings on the body. Barred limbs & red tip to the tail. Charming temperament and very easy to handle.
3RD DARWISH’S TAJURA TAZANNA
AV SLH DEBUTANTE ADULT PART II
1ST MANSELL’S FORESTSHADOW CAJSA (67 18a) F Norwegian Forest Cat
An elegant & well-grown blue silver tabby girl with lots of style. Lovely type, triangular head with a straight profile and OK chin. Level bite with lovely teeth. Large well-set ears and large expressive eyes of good shape & set. Well-grown muscular body with strong limbs and long bushy tail. Only young but coat double already with a woolly undercoat and long glossy guard hairs on the body. She was a little naughty today when in her pen but did condescend to come out and be judged.
2ND HANCOCK’S JULESCOON MIKA (64 41w) F Maine Coon
A well-prepared brown tabby & white girl with a lovely glossy sheen to her coat. Feminine head slightly longer than wide with a square muzzle. High cheek bones. Slight concave curve to the profile and deep chin but it could be a little stronger. Level bite. Large tall ears with a broad base, tufts & inner feathering, set high but well apart. Expressive eyes full & round in a slightly oblique setting. Well-grown rectangular body with strong bone. Substantial limbs with large feet and tufted toes. Reasonably long tail with profuse fur. Dense coat with a slight ruff and increasing in length down the body. Classic tabby pattern with black markings, butterfly and oysters visible on the body and dark tip to the tail. White in all the required places. A gentle girl though she had a bit of a grumble when handled.
3RD WORMALD’S DANLEIGH MORNING GLORY (13c6) F Tortie Point Birman
AV SLH JUNIOR ADULT PART 1
1ST HAINSWORTH’S LITTLERAGS TOTALLY DEVINE (66a) F Blue Colourpointed Ragdoll
A very well-grown young girl of only 9 months, lovely weight and condition. Lovely type, broad head with a flat plane between the ears, full cheeks and well-developed muzzle. Medium length nose with a good profile but her chin could be a little stronger. Medium ears set wide apart and large well-opened blue eyes. Long muscular body with strong bone development. Medium limbs and long quite bushy tail. Silky coat with a pale body colour and well-matched greyish blue points. A promising girl.
2ND MANSELL’S FORESTSHADOW CAJSA
3RD ALLEN’S GR CH TISANTI PEDRO DE-ARBUES (13c2) M Blue Point Birman
AV SLH JUNIOR ADULT PART 1I
1ST MATTHEWS’S GALLDORA SWEET EMOTION (66 31at) F Blue Tabby Bicoloured Ragdoll
A pretty girl of 14 months of a good weight for her size and shown in lovely condition. Broad head with a flat plane between the ears and medium length nose with a slight dip in profile. Medium ears set wide apart and very expressive, large well-opened blue eyes. Strong muscular body with substantial limbs of medium length and quite long, bushy tail. Dense silky coat of medium length. White on the underparts, a little on the back and inverted “V” on the face but it could be more balanced. Well-marked points with rings on the tail. Excellent condition and temperament.
2ND BRIGLIADORI & ROBSON’S SHWECHINTHE FLAPJACK (13c7) M Cream Point Birman
A very handsome young man who had been beautifully prepared. A young lad of only10 months and his head needs to mature & broaden. Medium ears set quite well apart and almost round blue eyes though they could be deeper in colour. Strong muscular body with thick-set limbs and short paws, tail to balance. Long silken coat, pale body colour and cream points. Well-matched pure white feet markings. Lovely gentle nature and shown in excellent condition, a pleasure to judge.
3RD SHAW’S CH MOONENCIA RED ZEPPELIN (64 41dw) M
AC SOMALI ADULT
1ST HINES’S CH STACYM QUINTESSENCE (63) F Usual
A very wriggly girl with a rich overall colour. Head a moderate wedge with rounded contours. Large cupped ears set a little high and large expressive eyes. Elegant body with limbs & tail to balance. Dense silky coat clearly ticked with black on an apricot base.
2ND COONEY’S DESIREE SILVER ZE SVOBODY
3RD DARWISH’S SORAFEL LEONARA
AV SLH MAIDEN NEUTER
1ST WILKINSON’S COONTASTIC EDUARDO (64 41sw) MN Maine Coon
A very strong & powerful black silver tabby & white boy of only 10 months. Broad head, a little out of balance at present but he is only young; his muzzle is a touch narrow and could be squarer. Uniform width to the nose and shallow concave curve in profile. The bite just meets and deep firm chin. Large tall tufted ears set high but well apart. Large eyes, full and round in a slightly oblique aperture and set. Long rectangular body with lovely strong bone and substantial limbs with large round paws and tufted toes. Long flowing tail with profuse fur. Dense coat that increases in length down the body with the beginnings of a ruff & shaggy belly fur. Distinct classic tabby pattern with black markings on a silvery-white agouti base. White on the paws, chest and belly.
2ND FISHLOCK-LOMAX’S ADATELO EMPRESS ELISABETH (67 31et) Norwegian Forest Cat
A young girl of 11 months with attractive colouration of bright tortie tabby and clean white. Triangular head a fraction longer than wide with a straight profile. Level bite but her chin could be stronger. Well-set ears and large well-opened eyes of oval shape but they could be set more obliquely. Elegant body with reasonable bone and long bushy tail.
3RD ACQUAVIA’S ROSEMOON SOLSTICE WARRIOR (13c2) MN Blue Point Birman
AV SLH NOVICE NEUTER
1ST WILKINSON’S COONTASTIC EDUARDO
2ND LUNT’S SOMANTIKKS TOSHIAKI BLAZE (63a) MN Sorrel Somali
An elegant boy who was a little fed up by the time I got to him in the afternoon. Head a moderate wedge with rounded contours. Large cupped ears and large eyes of oval shape. Muscular body of medium build with limbs & tail to balance. Long coat that lies close along the spine with cinnamon ticking on an apricot base. Darker spine line and cinnamon tip to the tail.
TAKE HOME CLASS – AC SIBERIAN A/K/N
1ST HARRIS’S ALEXANDRITE ILLYANAMENTOBE (82 31t) F
A very sweet girl with excellent temperament & condition. The only one in the class but well deserving of the first place.
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