GCCF Judge Critique - Ann Ivinson - National Cat Club Show 2009

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GCCF Judge Critique - Ann Ivinson - National Cat Club Show 2009

Written by Tina

Monday, 07 December 2009

THE NATIONAL CAT CLUB SHOW 28.11.2009

Mrs Ann Ivinson

I would like to thank Carol and Ron Pike for my invitation to judge at the National Cat Club Show which was so well organised, and I really enjoyed my day. I would also like to thank my Steward Karen Kempsell for her expert assistance during a very busy day. I look forward to our next time together. __ _ _

SEMI-LONGHAIRED KITTENS.

BLUE POINT BIRMAN KITTEN FEMALE

[1ST & BOB. Withheld.]

2. FARRINGTON'S AVILALEYCHEN CHICI. 13c2. F. 22.6.09.

A balanced young Blue Point kitten of 5 months showing good Birman type. Good underlying boned structure to head, with a gently rounded head top; medium ears with good space between; gently rounded cheeks tapering to a strong muzzle line; firm chin, level bite, slight dip to medium length nose when viewed in profile; almost round expressive bright blue eyes, deepening from the centre. Balanced long body of very good weight and substance; medium length to her thickset legs, with short, strong, paws; a balanced bushy tail. Body colour a cool toned bluish white; ruff developing; blue-grey of a delicate shade to points on ears; developing mask spreading from nose across her cheeks; a slate-grey nose leather. Unfortunately she has a distinct white spot on her chin which was my reason for withholding 1st and BOB. Pale blue shade on her legs; left glove white with some slight scalloping; colour dips on her inner left toe; right glove white; no white beyond stopper pads; white socks; right gauntlet rounded to below hock. Left gauntlet is narrow in shape ending in a point below the hock. What a pity she had a white spot on her chin. She has a very friendly temperament and was shown in good condition.

RED CREAM OR TORTIE POINT KITTEN:

1. BAILEY'S NICADAEMUS DANSE DEFEU. 13c5.M. 23.6.09.

A 5 month old Red Point lad. Although showing good Birman type he is going through a further development stage with his head being somewhat out of balance to his body. Good underlying bone structure to head; nicely rounded head top; medium sized ears with good space between; round cheeks, lacking fullness at the moment, but tapering to a strong muzzle line; his chin needs more development; level bite; medium size nose with slight dip in profile; almost round eyes of a good blue shade, deepening from the centre. A long body going through a growing stage. Although he has good weight his body lacks a little substance. Medium length thickset legs, with strong short paws; his bushy tail is slightly out of balance to his body size. Long silky coat with developing ruff; coat colour a clear cream; points of a vibrant red-orange to his ears; mask developing; red spreading from nose but needing to spread further to his cheeks where it is much paler in shade; slight tabby markings visible on his face; a vibrant red to his bushy tail; red developing more density on his legs; gloves symmetrical and even; no white beyond stopper pads; white socks; gauntlets becoming more distinctive and rounded to below the hock. As I have judged this kitten previously it was interesting to note his further development. He has an alert and friendly nature and was shown in good condition. _

RED CREAM OR TORTIE FEMALE

1.BOB. BAILEY'S NICADAEMUS TRANQUILITYWISH. 13c6. F. 20.7.09.

A most striking Seal Tortie kitten of just over 4 months showing good Birman type. Head has strong underlying bone structure, with a nicely rounded head top; medium ears spaced well apart; lovely rounded developing cheeks tapering to a strong muzzle; firm chin, level bite; medium nose with slight dip in profile; almost round very expressive blue eyes letting you know what she was thinking! Balanced long body of good substance; medium length thickset legs, strong short paws; balanced bushy tail. Long silky coat, still a little baby soft, of a fawn shade; ruff forming with slight curls on abdomen; points are a good mixture of seal brown well intermingled with light and dark red particularly evident on her ears and her developing facial mask; colour spreading gently across her cheeks; she has a seal brown nose leather; all colours are clearly visible on her legs; bushy tail displays both light and dark red with a dusting of seal especially evident at the top of her tail; her whiskers are slightly brindled with colour near the whisker pads; even white gloves with no white beyond stopper pads; socks even; gauntlets rounded to just below the hock. She has a quite determined character and enjoyed being admired. She was beautifully presented. _ _ _

A.V. SLH. DEBUTANTE NEUTER:

1. STEELE'S FORESTDANCER IGGY POP. 67.20.MN. 14.7.08.

A well developed lad of over 1yr. showing good Norwegian Forest type. He had a beautiful and well presented coat.

2. HODGES' NELANJON MOLLY MI OWN. 13c1. FN. 10.5.06.

A well grown Seal Point girl of 3yr. showing good Birman type. A well developed head with good underlying bone structure; medium ears well spaced apart with good furnishings; mature rounded cheeks tapering to a strong muzzle line; firm chin, level bite; medium length nose with slight dip in profile; almost round eyes with a good shade of blue. Long mature body of good substance; medium length thickset legs, with strong short paws; balanced bushy tail. Coat long and silky just lacking some show preparation; colour of pale beige with some seal shading; points of seal brown to ears; full mask spreading across her cheeks and chin; whiskers slightly brindled; seal on legs and bushy tail; white gloves, with no white beyond the stopper pads; white socks; left gauntlet narrow and ending in a point below the hock; right gauntlet rounded to below the hock. She was a gentle lady to handle.

/_THE BRITISH SECTION_/

BLACK ADULT MALE

BOB. HOLLANDTS' CH. PRIDYKATS TROUBLEMAKER. 15. M. 4.6.06.

An impressive black boy of three and a half years showing good British type. Balanced round head with good breadth and depth; really neat ears; mature cheeks nicely rounded to muzzle line; level bite, short broad nose, firm chin; round eyes of a good copper shade. Balanced and well developed cobby body; short well boned legs, neat paws; balanced tail. Coat short, of good density, and firm; jet black in colour; sound to roots. _

BLACK ADULT FEMALE:

1. CC. BHROWN'S CHARMODEN SIMPLYENYA. 15. F. 28.1.09.

A young lady of just 10 months showing good British type and development for her age. Lovely apple shaped head; neat ears; cheeks rounded to muzzle line; level bite, short broad nose, firm chin; round expressive eyes of a golden shade. Body developing well and of good weight and muscular tone; broad chest developing; short well boned legs, neat paws; balanced tail. Coat short, dense, just a little soft, and almost sound to roots. She still has some very faint tabby markings on her right flank -- hopefully this will shortly disappear. A gentle girl who handled well and was shown in good condition. _

BLACK KITTEN MALE:

1. WEBB'S LILYBELLS OCHO RIOS. 15. M. 11.8.09.

A very outward going young man of just over 3 months, just old enough to be here today. He had a lovely apple-shaped head; neat ears; cheeks well rounded to muzzle line; level bite, firm chin, short broad nose; round eyes of a muddy golden shade. Good weight and muscular tone to his cobby body; short well boned legs, neat paws; balanced tail. Coat short with very good density and firm; shining jet-black in colour and almost sound to roots. He was such a friendly little lad and easy to handle. He was shown in good condition.

BLACK KITTEN FEMALE:

1. BOB. CROWTHER'S TRUBRIT BLACK TULIP. 15. F. 15.4.09.

A well grown girl of 7 months showing good British type and balance for her age. Round head; neat ears with good space between; cheeks developing well to muzzle line; level bite, short broad nose, firm chin; round eyes of a good golden shade. Very good weight to her cobby body; broad chest developing; short well boned legs, neat paws; balanced tail. Very good coat, short, dense, and firm; jet-black and almost sound to roots. A gentle girl who handled well and was shown in good condition.

2. BRADLEY'S SHEEPHOUSE BLAIR-WITCH. 15. F. 6.6.09.

A well grown girl of 5 months showing good British type. Round head; neat ears; cheeks developing to a firm muzzle line; level bite, short broad nose, firm chin; round eyes of a pale gold. Cobby body of good weight; short well boned legs, neat paws; balanced tail. Coat short and dense; jet-black; slightly unsound towards the roots. A friendly little girl who handled well, and shown in good condition. _

BLACK NEUTER:

BOB. HEMMING'S CH. GR. PR. HINDERSLYNE BLACK HEMLOCK. 15. MN. 17.8.07.

A stunning boy of over 2yr. showing good British type. Round head with good breadth and depth; neat ears; round cheeks developed well to muzzle line; level bite, short broad nose, firm chin; round eyes of a deep copper shad. Balanced cobby body; short well boned legs, neat paws; balanced tail. Excellent coat, short and of good density; jet-black; sound to roots. He is an excellent example of a British Black and had a very good nature. _

LILAC NEUTER:

BOB. EDMONDS'S PR. IDLEBECK EDDIE EAGLE. 15c. MN. 18.2.08.

A solid boy of over one and half years showing good British type. Good round head; neat ears; cheeks developed to muzzle line; level bite, short broad nose, firm chin; round eyes of a pale gold shade. He has a large cobby body; short well boned legs, neat paws; balanced tail. Lovely lilac shade to his coat showing a pinkish hue, and sound to roots; his coat was tufted in some areas on his hind quarters. He was a friendly lad and easy to handle. _

AC BRITISH JUNIOR NEUTER:

1. NICHOLAS'S PR. CURLU NEO. 79s.15d. MN. 19.4.08.

An impressive sized lad of over one and half years, showing good Selkirk Rex type. Good underlying round broad bone structure to head; medium sized ears which are broad at the base, with good space between and fitting well into his head shape; very good breadth to cheeks; medium width to his triangular shaped and well padded whisker pads; short curly whiskers; level bite. I would have liked to have seen more depth to his chin. Medium sized nose with a gentle break and downward slant. Large round eyes spaced well apart. Very good sized rectangular body rising to his heavily formed hind quarters, giving the impression of power and weight; good boning to his substantial medium sized legs, with good round and firm paws; balanced thick tail with a rounded tip. A short, plush, dense, soft coat; waves clearly seen and standing out from his body on head, chest, sides of body, abdomen, legs, and tail; waves not fully formed on his spine. He was a lovely gentle lad who handled well, and was shown in good condition.

2. JEFFRIES'S SWEETCHEEKS BOBSYBODERICK. 16. MN. 3.8.08.

A Blue boy of just over 1yr. needing a little more time to mature; round head; neat ears; cheeks developing to muzzle line; level bite, short broad nose, firm chin; round eyes of a golden shade. Body long; well boned legs, neat paws; balanced tail. A very good coat; medium blue in shade; short, dense, firm, and sound to roots. A gentle boy who handled well.