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GCCF Judge Show Critiques - Diana Harper - Nor East Scotland Cat Club Show 2009

Written by Neil

Monday, 25 May 2009

NORTH EAST OF SCOTLAND CAT CLUB

MAY 9th 2009

DIANA HARPER

As always one of the friendliest Shows of the year. Thank you so much to Bruce and Gillian Bennett and all the Committee of the North East Club for inviting me and for all the very special “Scottish” hospitality. Also very many thanks to David French for all his expert stewarding and cheerful company.

Snow Spotted Bengal (AOC-Eyed & Blue-Eyed) Adult.

CC & BOB. Messrs S & S Robertson & Richardson’s, ESANES ETOURDISSANT (76a30), M 22/04/2008

A huge boy of very good overall type, he has a large rounded head with some manly jowls! so not longer than wide. Wide top and medium sized, well placed ears, enough profile break, fairly wide muzzle, deep chin and level bite, pale green eyes that have a tinge of blue, huge long strong body, long legs and large rounded paws, long thickish tail. Short, dense coat with very clear spots and markings of warm tan on an ivory ground, some rosetted spots evident. A super boy well presented in excellent condition and well done on becoming Best Foreign in the Show

Asian (Tiffanie) Kitten.

1& BOB. Miss S Dykes’, INYANGA INSTANT KARMA (68 43bsq), F. 30/10/2008,

A very pretty girl of very good overall type and a very sweet nature, she has a large, wide, short wedge head, wide top and large well set tufted ears, good profile break, deep chin and level bite, very expressive hazel green eyes of correct shape and set, very strong body, strong legs and oval tufted paws, fairly long tail with plume coming on well. Good length, very fine, close lying, Burmese colour restriction pale chocolate silver shaded coat. A really lovely girl well presented in excellent condition and my choice for best Foreign.

Brown Spotted Bengal Kitten male .

1& BOB. Mrs M Riley-Jones’, BAMBINO SUNSHADOW (76 30), M 09/10/2008,

A well grown boy of very good type, he has a large gently rounded wedge head which is longer than wide, wide top and large well set ears, slightly straight profile, strong muzzle, deep chin and level bite, expressive yellowy green eyes of correct shape and set, long strong body, long legs and rounded paws, long tail which is just thick enough. Short, luxurious, coat with very clear spots and markings of warm brown on a golden buff ground, lots of rosetted spots. A very smart young man well presented in excellent condition.

2. Ms R Hickling’s, BRUCKLAY TAL RAPHAEL (76 30), M 15/08/2008,

This boy was very nervous and not keen on coming out of his pen, he is of fairly good type and a reasonable size for his age. He has a large rounded head, longer than wide, wide top and large well placed ears, break in profile, slightly pointed nose, firm chin and level bite, rather too full green eyes, firm body, strong legs and rounded paws, long tail with a small defect at the tip. Slightly long, not dense, coat with fairly clear spots and markings of warm brown on a buff ground. It was a shame he was so frightened.

Brown Spotted Bengal Kitten female

1. Mrs T Banks’, KIABINDHIEVA OF TOWANREEF (76 30), F 29/09/2008

This girl is a little “oriental” in type. She has a large slightly long and narrow wedge head, fairly wide top and large well placed ears, too much break in her profile, firm chin and level bite, rather straight set hazel green eyes, long body, long legs and rounded paws, long slightly thin tail. Soft, not dense, coat with fairly clear spots and markings of warm brown on and orangey buff ground, lots and lots of rosetted spots. A friendly girl well presented in good condition.

Asian (Tiffanie) Neuter

PR & BOB. Mr R Gabb’s, Ch RUSHBROOKE KAHLUA OVER ICE (68), FN. 05/12/2007,

A pretty girl of good type, she has a large, wide, short wedge head, wide top and slightly small well placed ears, correct profile break, deep chin and level bite, expressive golden eyes, strong body, strong legs and oval tufted paws, slightly short well plumed tail. Good length, sound, close lying, black coat. A friendly girl well presented in excellent condition.

AV Oriental Premier Male.

GR.PR. Mr & Mrs A C & D Wooley’s, Pr GENTANIQUE ATHOLDORN (29), MN 12/09/2007

A friendly boy of good type, he has a large wedge head, wide top and large ears which he holds forward, straight profile, firm chin and level bite, hazel green eyes of oriental shape and set, large strong body, long legs and oval paws, fairly long tail, short, fairly sound, mid to dark Havana brown coat. A dear boy well presented in excellent condition.

Oriental Caramel Neuter Intermediate

IC & BOB. Mrs M Campbell’s, ADSETSH DARLENE CARA (37n), FN.04/08/2006

A friendly girl of very good type, she has a large wedge head, wide top and large well set ears, straight profile, firm chin and level bite, lovely bright green oriental eyes, long strong body, long legs and oval paws, long tail. Fairly short, sound lilac based caramel coat. A dear girl well presented in excellent condition.

Siamese/Balinese Imperial Grand Champion Male

Imp. Gr. CC. Mrs J Michie’s, Gr. Ch HIGHIQ HAYA JI (24), M 22/03/2004.

A very aristocratic gentleman of very good overall type, he has a large strong wedge head, wide top and large well set ears, straight strong profile, chin goes off a little, level mouth, deep blue very expressive eyes of oriental shape and set, long strong body, long legs and oval feet, long tail. Warm seal brown points and beige body, excellent contrast, short fine coat. Well presented in excellent condition and well done on becoming best Siamese in the Show and an Imperial.

Re. Imp. Gr. CC .Mrs P Shand’s, Gr. Ch. ANDALYN AMADEUS (24), M 04/06/2006

A friendly boy of very good type, he has a large slightly pinched wedge head, wide top and large well set ears, straight profile, firm chin and level bite, deep blue oriental eyes, long body which really needs to be stronger and more muscular, long legs and oval paws, very long tail. Dark seal points and warm but shaded body, still enough contrast, very soft, slightly long coat. A dear boy well presented in good condition.

Blue Point Adult

CC & BOB. Mrs. M S Gibson’s, RIVANESS QUALITY STREET (24a), M 01/08/2OO8

A very well grown boy of very good type, he has a large slightly pinched wedge head, wide top and large well set ears, almost straight profile, deep chin and virtually level bite, deep blue oriental eyes, very long strong body, long legs and oval feet, very long tail, mid blue points except for darker tail, glacial body that has a dark patch over the back. Short fine coat. A friendly boy well presented in good condition.

Tabby Point Adult Male

CC & BOB. Mrs J Michie’s, DEBIKAT JOSETHESPECIALONE (32. 3), M 01/10/2OO7

A fairly well grown boy of very good type, he has a large, slightly pointed wedge head, wide top and large well set ears, straight profile, firm chin and level bite, oriental eyes of good blue, long firm body, long legs and oval feet, long well ringed tail, good, warm, well defined chocolate tabby points and ivory body so clear contrast, short fine coat. A smart young man well presented in good condition.

Tabby Point Adult Female

CC. Mr & Mrs R J &. M D Robb’s, RIVANESS MARDI GRAS (32.8), F 01/08/2OO8,

A slightly nervous girl of very good type, she has a large wedge head, wide top and large well set ears, straight profile, deep chin and level bite, slightly full deep blue eyes, long strong body, long legs and oval feet, long tail with lots and lots of rings. Good blue based tabby points and off white body so clear contrast, short fine coat, a very pretty girl well presented in excellent condition.

2. Mr A Brash’s, RIVANESS MIZ PRISSY (32.2), F 10/03/2008,

A pretty girl of good type and fairly well grown for her age, she has a medium sized slightly pinched wedge head, fairly wide top and large well set ears, straight profile, firm chin and level bite, slightly full deep blue eyes, long firm body, long legs and neat feet, long well ringed tail. Well defined, blue tabby points and slightly shaded glacial body, still plenty of contrast, short fine coat. A friendly girl well presented in good condition.

3. Mrs D Wallace’s, KHARDAGIA TAIWANTU (321), F 18/11/2007

A small girl of good type, she has a medium sized wedge head, wide top and large well set ears, almost straight profile, firm chin and level bite, deep blue oriental eyes, strong body, strong legs and oval feet, fairly long tail. Dark seal tabby points and very shaded body, not much contrast, short fine coat. A very sweet girl well presented in good condition.

Lilac Point Kitten

1 & BOB. Mrs P Shand’s, PALMIRA YOLANDE (24c), F 27/09/2008,

I think this girl was calling! A well grown girl of good overall type, she has a large slightly pinched wedge head, wide top and large well set ears, almost straight profile, deep chin and level bite, slightly full good blue eyes, large strong body, long legs and oval feet, long tail. Dark lilac points and off white body so clear contrast, short fine coat. Not in the best of moods! Well presented in good condition.

AC Siamese / Balinese Premier Male

Gr. Pr. Mr S Buchan’s, Pr KEELOKAN KAIKAI (32 5), MN. 13/10/2006

A very large boy of very good overall type, he has a large strong wedge head, wide top and large well set ears, straight profile, firm chin and untidy bite, deep blue oriental eyes, rather well fed body!!! Long legs and oval feet, long tapering tail. Bright red tabby points and a little shading on his off white body, still plenty of contrast, short fine coat. A friendly boy well presented in excellent condition.

Res. Gr. Pr. Miss M. Mather’s, Gr. Pr STATIONARY SCARLETSHADOW (32a), MN 07/07/2005

This boy had the best “Purr” in the show, he has a large slightly pinched wedge head, wide top and large well set ears, almost straight profile, firm chin and level bite, oriental eyes of good blue, long strong body, long legs and oval feet, long tapering tail. Mid red points and off white body that only has a little shading so very clear contrast, coat a little long and of fair texture. Such a friendly boy well presented in excellent condition.

AC Siamese/ Balinese Premier Female

Pr.& BOB. Ms S Spence, Pr SCOTMAR CLASSIE LASSIE (24a), FN 09/04/2007

A very pretty girl of very good type, she has a medium to large even wedge head, wide top and large well set ears, straight profile, firm chin and level bite, expressive deep blue eyes of oriental shape and set, firm body, slender legs and neat feet, long tail. Good mid blue points and glacial body that only has a little toning shading so still very good contrast, short fine coat. A sweet girl well presented in excellent condition.