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GCCF Judge Critiques - Craig Dryden - Nor' East of Scotland Cat Club Show 2009

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Wednesday, 08 July 2009

Nor East of Scotland Cat Club

Mr Craig Dryden

Thanks must go to Bruce and Gillian for inviting me to this lovely show and of course the exhibitors for entering their lovely cats for me to see, I also thank my friend Sarah for stewarding the cats really relaxed with her and I really enjoyed our day.

Seal Point Kitten (MALE) 1 entry

1st BOB Gibson’s Kheraf Geraldo 24 Male– 28/11/08

Balanced young man of good type nothing exaggerated, lovely size for his age well developed. Top of head requires a smidge more width for balance slight dip in profile firm chin and level bite, I note that he was teething and I did not penalise him for this or his eyes which looked a bit sore particularly the his left eye which he was favouring when I judged him, the duty vet confirmed that it was teething related. Eyes appeared of good shape and set and of acceptable colour that ideally I would prefer deeper blue. Long strong muscular body well developed with large paws and long limbs, tail just long enough for balance. Good points colour of a warm seal brown, warm cream body colour with excellent coat texture slightly long. A Happy baby of good type. I did deliberate over the BOB as I felt that he had minor problems but on the day and on the whole I felt overall he was just worthy.

Tabby Point Kitten (Female) 1 Entries

1st and BOB W/H 2nd Wallace’s Khardagia Tsuki 32/1 27/08/08

Initially I was a bit shocked at this young lady’s overall size for seven months she looked like a 4 month old kitten although she was happy and seemed ok In herself, I would have preferred more weight and polish! She was of medium type with a shorter wedge head and narrow top with ears that need more size and flare, Uneven profile with a shallow chin and level bite with sore gums, her eyes were of a deep blue and well set and of a good oriental shape, there was a visible scarab and thumb prints and facial tracings with leg bars and well ringed tail all in a dark and fairly cold seal with a harsh and cool toned coat that gave a rather black and white impression. She had the most endearing temperament and just wanted to be out of her pen! Shorter body of fairly good weight and long dainty limbs with a balanced length tail. Overall she lacked type and style that I would expect for a higher award and her size and condition were a deciding factor in her placing, I did look for her owner after but did not manage to speak to them!

AC Siamese Breed 24 Adult

1st Michie’s Gr Ch Highiq Hayaji M (24) 22/03/04

Masculine and Mature boy now in his prime, of excellent type and lovely overall style. I was very impressed by his condition and presentation he has a lovely temperament for a mature stud boy. Longer wedge head balanced with very wide top and large well flared ears, straight profile with level bite, chin fades slightly. Eyes slightly straight set but did not detract too much from the overall impression. Muscular body not overlarge but in proportion with long elegant limbs and dainty paws for a boy long whip tail to balance with slight evidence of treated stud tail. His points were of a darker warm seal brown with very light tonal shading and good contrast visible, short close lying coat of very good texture in most places just a tad harsher on the spine line. A stylish boy in super condition, well shown.

2. Shand’s Gr Ch Andalyn Amadeus M (24) 04/06/06

Another very attractive boy of very stylish type looking slightly immature for his age. Longer wedge with very large wide set flared ears that on occasions he could bonnet, straight profile with firm chin an slightly messy but level bite, eyes of the most gorgeous deep blue, excellent expression and of lovely oriental setting, long muscular body needing a bit more weight (difficult at this time of year) he is a working boy so it is not unusual. Long legs with dainty paws and long whipped tail to balance darker warm seal points with some shading but showing sufficient contrast but the overall impression of colour was cooler than I would prefer. His coat was a wee shade dry today. A slightly apprehensive boy but nevertheless very attractive.

3rd Robb’s RIvaness Bertie Wooster M (24n) 09/03/08

A Large elegant boy of very good overall type with a lovely expression, wide top of head with large flared ears, he was slightly fine in the muzzle and showed a slight pinch, slightly stepped back chin with level bite. His eyes were of a lovely colour and set well but he could at times hold these wide. Long elegant muscular body long limbs and fine paws with long whipped tail to balance, Darker Blue based caramel points with brownish tones developing well and brownish cast over his coat which was warm in tone. Slightly on his toes today presented beautifully.

4th Frasers Serapis Free Spirit M (24) 17/07/08

Huge well grown youngster ensconced on his very comfortable bed, lovely temperament and a very laid back young man. Rather lacking style at this stage, medium wedge head with slight dip in profile and small depression behind the brow line large ears that he tends to bonnet and ideally requiring more flare and could be larger for overall balance. Firm chin and level bite. His eyes were of an acceptable blue and well set that he could hold slightly open, long well covered muscular body with slight hollow in the rib cage near the sternum (DV confirmed all ok).

5th Wallace’s Kazek Khardagia Kalel M (24) 18/11/07

Rangy boy on his toes which was not helped by the fact he was in a double pen! Rather lacking show preparation today. Unbalanced medium wedge head which was showing a pinch with a narrow top and ears that need to be larger and have more width between them. Slight dip in profile, messy bite that was just about level showing some gingivitis and had a shallow chin, his eyes were not typically oriental in shape being smaller and more rounded, needing more depth of colour and expression. Long body that required more weight and condition. His coat was open and quite greasy to the touch and was fairly extensively shaded, in tone with his dark but fairly warm seal points.

AC Siamese Breed 32 Adult

1st Robb’s Rivaness Mardi Gras (32/8) F 01/08/08

Shy but quite stylish young miss of very good type, quite wide top with large well set ears slight dip in profile with firm chin and level bite, she at times could hold her eyes full but when she (eventually) relaxed these were of good shape and very good colour long well muscled body long limbs and whipped tail, good sludgy toned Blue based caramel tabby points all well matched with M and thumb prints evident as well as 1.5 facial ribbons and a well ringed tail. All limbs showed well developed leg bars. Good texture coat that was slightly long a sweet young lady who needed time to relax.

2nd Wallace’s Khardagia Taiwantu F (32/1) 18/11/07

Very balanced lady of good type shorter medium wedge with good top and large ears well set when she relaxed and stopped trying to head but me! Almost straight profile with firm chin and level bite. Lovely eyes of good shape and good colour long muscular body with very full stomach, obviously had a large breakfast!! Whip tail to balance. Darker seal tabby points all well matched with clear M and facial ribbons thumb prints and bracelets, tail was well ringed. Lovely temperament to this lady.

3rd Michie’s Debikat Jose thespecialone M (32/3) 29/07/08

Quite a flashy young man of very nice type but for his age very small and lacking generally in masculinity. Medium wedge with very wide top and very large flared ears that on occasion he could bonnet, almost straight profile with firm chin and slightly scissor over bite, eyes of good shape and set that ideally could be deeper in colour - he had a intermittent Siamese expression long fairly well muscled body that could be much larger and more developed. Long elegant limbs, tail requires an inch for balance, darker warm chocolate tabby points all well developed and matching with M and thumb prints and face ribbons and leg bars, tail well ringed. Lovely texture coat that was slightly long. Lovely temperament to this boy, his main fault was his size for age and also his bite today but for this would have easily won on type alone.

4th Brash’s Rivaness Miz Prissy 32/2 10/03/08

Slightly apprehensive young lady of good type medium wedge with muzzle pinch at present large ears needing a smidge more space between and some more flare. Slight dip in profile with firm chin and level bite, slightly full eyes of acceptable colour but I would prefer them to have a deeper tone. Very long elegant body with long elegant limbs and tiny spoon paws. Darker blue tabby points all well matched showing good leg bars and tail rings and she also has thumb prints (not often visible on dilutes). Her paw pads were more mottled akin to a tortie rather than the required bluish pink the standard states. Her coat was a slightly more warm cream than the cold white that is also required for a blue tabby although the available light did not help the blues/lilacs. The coat texture was good if slightly long a sweet lady maturing well but slightly out of sync at present.

AV Oriental/Siamese/Balinese Limit Adult

1st Robb’s Rivaness Mardi Gras (32/8) F 01/08/08

AV Oriental/Siamese/Balinese Radius Kitten

1st Witheld 2nd Shand’s Palmira Yolande F (24c) 27/09/08

On first glance this lady looked very balanced and quite stylish but sadly her eye colour was far too pale for the standard. She also has a couple of minor faults at this stage that overall I felt unable to award a first place. Overall a Very well grown young lady with very bad language! Goodness knows where she learnt such a varied and rude vocabulary. Wide top of head with large well set ears, straight profile firm chin and level bite, pale blue eyes needing far more depth for the breed, they were however of very good set and when relaxed a good shape. Well covered muscular body with long legs and whip tail to balance. Darker lilac points that I would prefer more pink tones to be evident, gorgeous coat texture excellent length. Paw pads again on this lady were more mottled with pink and cream again more akin to a tortie! Wonder if this was more hormonal?

3rd Hewson’s Emerpus Dante M (37K) 14/11/08

Very shy boy of medium type with a narrow top and ears ideally could have more size and flare for the length of head which again was far too narrow. Straight profile with firm chin and level bite oriental eyes of acceptable shape and showing two tones of green paler green to rim, long very tense tubular body with long elegant limbs and dainty paws, whip tail to balance. His coat was a main concern it was a very dull cinnamon tone lacking the rich spicy intensity one desires and also across his torso it was very unsound showing a clear tabby pattern (spotted) its was so unsound it almost looked smoked in places! The coat was also slightly long although of a good texture. A sweet boy with a lot of work to do type and coat wise!

4th Khardagia Tsuki (32/1) 27/08/08

AV Oriental/Siamese/Balinese Visitors Kitten

1st French’s Palmira Beaujangles (24B) M 05/09/08

Very well grown young man of stylish type with a longer wedge head that could have marginally more depth, very wide top with large flared ears slight dip in profile with firm chin and slightly scissor over bite. Eyes of very good expression a smidge deep set and small but of very good deep colour. Long muscular body of excellent size and length with long legs and large paws. All points in an excellent warm pale chocolate, slightly long coat of excellent warm cream unshaded and lovely texture. Lovely temperament and super presentation.

AV Oriental/Siamese/Balinese Radius Neuter

1st Buchan’s Pr Keelokan Kaikai (32/5) MN 13/10/06

Huge Stylish Boy with Medium balanced wedge with large well set flared ears, wide top slight dip in profile level bite and slight stepped back chin, slightly straight set eyes of good shape and of an acceptable colour in the available light, I would prefer this deeper. Huge long slightly plump body with good muscle tone. Long elegant limbs and long whip tail with slight invisible indiscretion at tip. Lovely bright red tabby points all well defined and clear M and ribbons with bracelets and tail rings. Lovely coat texture if a smidge long, overall a lovely handsome boy of very good type in super condition.

2nd Buchan’s Gr Pr Keelokan Hagen Daz (35) MN 24/06/05

Quite a stylish boy not overlarge but looking very composed. Well balanced head with Good top and large well placed ears straight profile with firm chin and bite looked level although top incisors missing now. His eyes were expressive and of good shape and colour, long firm body with long elegant limbs and dainty paws. Slightly thick tail of good length. Clean crisp white coat of excellent texture though it was a mite long excellent texture. A handsome boy in lovely condition looking good today.

3rd Fyfe’s Betabil Myfairlady (29c) 05/08/08

Timid lady of good type, a bit overawed today and as a result looking a bit wide eyed (these did improve as she relaxed) Longer wedge with adequate top and large ears. Lovely profile very straight and even with a rather shallow chin, bright green eyes that pale towards outer rim long firm body, elegant limbs and tiny spoon paws, long whip tail to balance. Excellent even coloured coat of a dark lilac rather lacking in pink tones in the available light. This was of an excellent texture and shining with health. A shy young lady needing to get used to showing to improve her look.

AC Siamese/Balinese/Oriental Visitors Neuter

1st Spence’s Pr Scotmar Classie Lassie (24a) 09/04/07

Quite a stylish young lady of good type shorter broad wedge with wide top and large well set ears straight profile with firm chin and level bite. Lovely eye colour that she holds wide and this did give her a somewhat untypical expression. Long well muscled body, long limbs and dainty paws. Long whip tail to balance. Points of a dark blue that were fairly well matched apart from the tail which was darker. The coat was of a fawn tone and lightly shaded, not the preferred cold glacial tone! Rather grumpy but in lovely condition presented well.

2nd Allison’s Trelgandorf Tabaco Lord (29) MN 29/05/06

Huge boy of very good type, Broad medium wedge head with large well set ears and good top. Straight profile with firm chin and level bite. Eyes of a pale yellowish green not the bright green as the standard requires. His eyes were a good shape in the pen, long muscular body; long legs and large feet. Long whip tail to balance. Warm Havana brown coat that was mainly sound apart from the areas he has been plucking as these were still fairly sparse. The paw pads and nose leather lacked the chocolate brown pigment required and were bright pink. He was very nervous today and would have benefited from his nails clipping as he was rather difficult to extract from his pen.