North West Cat Club Show – 27th September 2008
Joy Norfolk
Many thanks to Lesley and her management team for the invitation to judge at this friendly show, always the highlight of my show year and for their excellent hospitality I thank all those who entered their cats under me most sincerely, having only just returned to the show scene after my collapse in Singapore. I thank all kind friends in the Fancy who sent cards, flowers and messages of support. I had the pleasure of meeting some truly wonderful exhibits. I am indebted to Colin for his help and cheerful support and skilful handling of the cats which always brings out the best in them.
DEVON REX KITTEN MALE
1 –& BOB RICHARDSON’S NIDORAN FEARDORCHA (33a 30bs) M 06 02 08 Lovely kitten, exudes confidence and well prepared for the show. Well grown kitten for his age with good expression, of strong, muscular build and with long slim legs. Very large ears which were wide at the base and with small muffs, these he held well and they were set at the correct angle. In essence he looks like a Devon. Wedge short, broad and with high cheek bones. Some stop, I would have liked more, but he is young as yet, strong muzzle, shows short stubbly whiskers. Firm chin the bite is level. Large expressive eyes of correct placement and shape sloping toward the outer edges of the ear. Good ears held at the correct angle, very wide at the base and with rounded tops, the fur is so fine it looks almost translucent. Brow curves back to a nice flat skull. Head is carried on a very elegant neck. Lovely short crinkled whiskers. Body of good weight and size for his age, long and muscular. Overall he is well rexed with tight waves developing. Chocolate silver coat of pleasing texture, fine and soft to touch. Limbs are long and slim, he has the correct stance with the hind legs higher. Tail is long, straight and tapering and well covered with fur. Great care had been taken to show this kitten in optimum condition.
2 – BRYNES’S NIDORAN GRYLLYS ( 33a16) M 12 04 08
Sweet boy, very young as yet with a lot of growing ahead. Head forms a short broad wedge with a strong muzzle and high cheek bones, good stop and whisker break. Brow curves back to a flat skull. Good ears, wide at the base, large and low set. Viewed from the rear he showed nice little muffs. Small crinkled whiskers. Oval shaped yellow eyes set wide apart, for perfection could perhaps have been more on a slant to give the desired “wicked” expression. In profile shows a slight stop and a reasonable depth of chin. The bite was level. Neck was long and slender but with a downy covering only which was the same for the rest of his body which gave him a sude effect. However there was a good covering of nicely rexed fur on his thighs extending down his slim legs. Body felt light but with good muscle tone, Tail long, fine and tapering covered with fur and ending in a small curl. Well behaved kitten and well presented.
DEVON REX KITTEN FEMALE
1 –BROWNING’S POOLSIDE RUBY RIPPLE (33a 30sw) F 18 01 08 This was an elegant kitten, confident and alert and very easy to judge, she has a perfect temperament. The head was a bit fine formed a short wedge with high cheekbones, and well shaped firm muzzle and a well defined whisker break. Chin and bite were level, for perfection the chin could have been a trifle deeper. The wide based ears were large with good width between and when viewed from behind, showed little ear muffs. Her slanted oval eyes gave her a quizzical, impish expression, the brow curved back to a nice flat skull and she had adequate stop which was visible. She had a a feminine body, well muscled body with broad chest, down was present on the underbody. Correct stance, with her hind legs longer and a good long tail which tapered to the end. Definitely a fun loving girl who deserved to win with her typical look and splendid temperament.
2 – TAMS’ TEDDIREXI POOLSIDE TOPSEY (33a31a) F 03.02 08
An alert and confident kitten, keen to come out and interested in all that was going on. Short to medium wedge good width across her high cheek bones. Good ears very wide at the base showing slight muffs and nicely rounded tips with little tufts. She could hold these fairly low, but was excited when out of the pen so tended to hold them higher. Her forehead curved back to a nice flat skull. Expressive eyes of correct shape and placement. Chin and bite were level. Very elegant neck, a feminine body well covered with short fur of good texture. Waving as yet to develop on the body. Legs elegant, long and slim and here the rexing was developing well. Very good length of tail tapering at the tip well covered with waved fur. Shown in good condition
3 – BROWNING’S NIDORAN GENEVIEVE (33a36e) F 12.04 08
This young lady was covered with short fine fur that was not yet rexed. A nice natured kitten and easy to assess. She was taking stock of all around her so her eyes looked rather round today. Head formed a short wedge of good width. High cheek bones and a fair stop. Muzzle good and a fair whisker break Level chin and bite. Neck elegant and covered with short soft fur but as was the rest of her elegant body, not yet rexed. Her lithe body was firm with a rounded chest. Correct stance on tall slim legs, higher at the rear. Tail well covered and quite shapely but a fraction short for balance. Again beautifully presented.
AV FOREIGN MAIDEN ADULT
1 –PONTELLO’S PONTABY SOGNASTELLA(23) F 27 05 07
This cat clearly wanted to be somewhere else today and made a great commotion when taken from her pen. She is not aggressive but she just could not relax. A powerful well grown girl for her age. This cat was of really good colour and type but terribly difficult to assess as she would not cooperate at all. Gently rounded brow and good top of head with width between her well set ears with well furred inners which followed the line of the wedge but sadly had no tufts. She has the typical look of the breed with large, expressive almond shaped eyes in a correct setting with good eyeliner. Good facial markings. In profile she displays a slight nose break and level chin. The bite was level. Cream around her mouth and chin but no white. Neck short, body lithe and elegant and of good weight for her age. No necklets or leg barring. Nice straight back and rounded chest. Desired bands of ticking evident, rich base colour and ruddy underparts. No evidence of any grey roots and the coat texture was dense and resilient. A good black spine line and tail tip. Small black hocks in evidence which were nice to see, well boned strong limbs and neat compact paws. She would be a super girl if only she could calm down. As a specimen of this breed she conforms very well to the standard.
2 –SEDGWICK’S CATWO KORLYA (16a) M 27 11 07
A short, wedge-shaped head was topped by large pointed ears, set vertically to his head. Eyes were vivid green, wide set almond shaped, quite deeply set and very clear. He possibly needs a little more bread across his cheeks. Prominent whisker pads, no nose bump and a strong deep chin, the bite was level. Lean medium-sized body and a short, plush, blue coat. The body was long and graceful with medium strong bone. Typical double coat, texture thick and silky with the undercoat was soft and downy, and the longer guard hairs were an even blue. Legs were long with small oval paws and the tail was fairly substantial in shape, long and tapering, a good standing tail. There were no undesirable markings. This boy had an elegant appearance with an aristocratic expression typical of the breed.
AV FOREIGN KITTEN 14wks-7 months
1 –LEVEIN’S GEOLYNZ MARMMADUKE (76 30) M 15 03 08
A charming fellow who handled beautifully and was shown in impeccable condition. Head forms a lovely short, wide wedge, he displays a look very typical of this breed. Ears are set at the correct angle pointing slightly forward. Eyes large and lustrous of good colour. Correct “M” on forehead, head finished in short wedge. Well rounded brow line and in profile shows a gentle curve with broad nose. Chin and bite level. He has a well proportioned masculine body feeling hard and of good weight. Nicely rounded chest and straight long back. Coat has a beautiful sheen to it, is evenly short, lies close and is of good density, very soft to touch. Colouring rich, very good spotted pattern with arrow head spots and little signs of linkeage. Horizontal streaks and bracelets in evidence. His tail was of good shape, medium thickness and of sufficient length for balance. Having survived the judging ordeal, he relaxed totally when back in the pen and looked superb.
2 – BRYNES’S NIDORAN GRYLLYS ( 33a16) M 12 04 08
EX2 – HIBBS’ CHRISJAY TIA MARIA (76 30) F 14 06 08
Well set medium ears, short and wide at the base. Profile gently curved, nose quite broad with a slightly puffed leather. Head is finished in a good broad muzzle with level chin, her bite is also level. Good facial and neck markings with strong chinstrap. Large, green, oval eyes, very expressive. Thick neck and rounded chest, body felt hard and muscular, her coat sleek and plush with an excellent pattern, showing large randomly spaced arrowhead spots, rosettes and a good spotted belly. Glitter evident in the coat which had a pale gold base. Dark brown bars on legs and spotted paws. Coat texture was luxurious and very dense. She stands very well on robust legs. Her tail was good, medium length of the required thickness with black tip and carried low. She was extremely friendly and a pleasure to judge.
3 – DESOLLA’S INDASIA PHANTOM OF THE OPERA (33 17) M 02 03 08
AV FOREIGN LIMIT KITTEN
1 – KNIGHT’S MAUOLOGY SERENITY (78 30s) F 08 04 08
A very promising exhibit. Head forms a slightly rounded wedge. Large well cupped ears with good width between, broad at the base and slightly pointed. Profile shows a gentle contour showing a slight rise from the bridge of the nose to the forehead. Large eyes, the colour still changing. Nose and eyes outlined in black, she had a brick red nose leather. Good body of excellent proportions. Colouring, pale silver agouti ground with silver roots, charcoal markings, spotted legs and underparts. Elegant fine legs with dainty feet. Tail was medium in length, broad based and slightly tapering. Shown in optimum condition.
2 – STARK’S DUSHENKA XARIABELLA (16a) F 05 01 08
A mature lady of very nice nature. Typical look of the Russian breed to this girl, very well balanced head and ears which were held tall. Good muzzle, chin of excellent level and depth, level and firm. Her bite was perfectly level. The eye colour could perhaps have been a little deeper, these looked a little full today. Double coat of mid blue, clear to the roots, tipping evident,texture was fine and dense. The body was well filled and firm, legs strong and elegant, paws were oval shaped. Long tapered tail of good shape. A very happy exhibit and a pleasure to judge.
AV FOREIGN ARISTOCRAT NEUTER
1 – MARSHALL’S INDASIA RHINESTONE COWBOY (33/40 3w) MN 08 08 07
Beautifully presented, a nice natured lad and very easy to assess. Lovely Cornish head with large ears, set high on his head. Crinkled eyebrows and whiskers. Lovely clear oval eyes with pleasing expression. Level bite with very good dentition. Flat skull, profile straight, chin adequate. Good neck, lean body was firm and strong with good broad chest. Very tightly rippled Rex Coat, soft dense fur feeling plushy. Fine, slimlegs and neat oval paws. Good long tail well covered with fur with a little wave at the end.
AV FOREIGN RADIUS NEUTER
1 – COULTER’S PR JACOU MARBELLA (76 20) FN 03 04 06
. A very attractive girl with real presence and a very laid back manner. Excellent shape to her head with breadth to the wedge and medium contours. Ears of moderate size, rounded and well set She shows a slightly puffed nose leather and beautifully set eyes of excellent colour and shape. In profile shows a slightly rounded muzzle and decent depth to her firm chin. Bite is level. Well developed muscular girl feeling firm and solid. Coat a rich rufus colour, she has an excellent marbled pattern and shows good scarab markings on the head and vertical streaks on her face. Stands well on sturdy elegant limbs. Tail of medium length, very well ringed with well-rounded tip. She is a real pleasure to judge and was presented in impeccable condition. She won this class with ease.
2 – MARSHALL’S INDASIA LEYLA (33 40 3w) FN 08 08 07
A sweet girl who showed herself well. Gentle rounding at the forehead curving gently at the brow line continuing in a straight line to the tip of her nose. Very expressive oval eyes of blue widely set and with a slight slant to the outer edge of her ears. Large wide based ears which she holds correctly on top of her head. Straight in profile she has a reasonable chin of adequate depth, just inclined to recede a little. She has nicely crinkled whiskers and eyebrows. She has a good strong body which felt hard and well developed. Fine boned legs and well shaped oval paws. Well waved coat, texture rippled, dense and silky, her underparts were well covered. The tail was long and fine and well covered with rexed fur Perfectly presented, this girl obviously enjoys her show days and is very friendly and co-operative and showed herself to good advantage.
3 – DALE’S CH & PR POOLSIDE THUJALOLLO (33a15) FN 28 08 01
A very confident girl, most affectionate and greeted us with loud purrs. Good type head forms a short broad wedge with high cheek bones. Large wide based ears which she holds low and show good muffs when viewed from the back. Decent depth of level chin,level bite. Brow curves gently back to a nice flat skull. Long slender neck well covered with fur. Body weight ideal for her age, she displays good muscle tone. Texture very soft, lies close She has an exceptionally good coat which is tightly rexed throughout showing marcel like waves
Stands well on balanced slim legs tail was well shaped and long enough to be in balance with her body. Well prepared and shown in optimum condition
AV FOREIGN VISITORS’ NEUTER
1 – PENNY’S PR HOADHILL FUNTIME FRANKIE (76 30) MN 05 11 06
A stunning fellow, strong, powerful cat, very chatty , extremely good natured and cooperative. Small to medium ears with the correct slant to the nose. Medium wedge head , profile a gentle curve from forehead to the bridge of the nose. Well shaped muzzle with pronounced whisker pads and level chin and bite. Expressive large green eyes correctly shaped and set. Neck strong and of good thickness. Body of medium to large size and of good conformation. Coat luxurious with golden ground colour and good black pattern and rosetting. Texture was plushy and satiny to touch. Wonderful clear broken lines and spots on the legs. Well shaped rounded paws and balanced limbs. Tail of medium length and of very good shape and substance, carried low. Immaculate presentation.
2 – KELSALL’S PR ABYGLEN ASTARLET (23c) FN 26 01 01
Elegant attractive girl, who was friendly and energetic, but very well behaved. Gently rounded top of head between ears, which are cupped and tufted. A good well-balanced wedge. Good contour lines and correct muzzle indentation. Hazel eyes of correct placement, well shaped and giving her a smiling expression. Shows the required pigmentation around the eyes and has lighter fur surrounding them. Good deeper blue facial markings. She has a moderate nose break, nose has evidence of a little rise at the end. Chin is of reasonable depth, her bite was level. Elegant neck, her body is lithe and supple and well developed. Coat is short and lies close, texture quite resilient. Overall colour a lovely warm mid blue with pinkish mushroom base and matching underparts. Ticking is not consistent throughout and there are some areas where there is no distinct ticking at all. Legs are slender and elegant with well-shaped paws; she doesn’t have much in the way of heels . Tail is of good shape and sufficient length to balance ending in solid blue tip. Very easy to assess and has a wonderful temperament. Despite her one or two pecadillos she looks like an Abyssinian.
EX2 – THOMAS’ GR PR THOMASTAR RAZMATAZ (76 30) MN 01 05 06
A very placid and good tempered boy. Overall impression of a lovely wild looking cat with excellent definition to his spotted pattern. Head a medium wedge, slightly longer than wide. Excellent wide awake look with correctly shaped and very expressive eyes. Lovely complete scarab pattern on top of his head. Neat ears set at the correct angle. He has a firm chin and level bite. Dense luxuriant coat with a well spotted pattern and spotted belly. Correct stance and well boned limbs, shapely feet and lovely black heels. Tail of sufficient length to balance and of good substance, held low. This boy loves to chat and was a great pleasure to judge.
3 – MARSHALL’S GR PR MISTERFANTASTIC (33a36b) MN 19 04 06
A rather shy chocolate smoke boy who was very wriggly and wanted to get back in the pen. Head forms a broad, short and balanced wedge. Flat skull curved at the brow line and in profile showing a well defined stop. Chin needs more depth, dentition was untidy. High cheekbones, good crinkled whiskers. Neck elegant and well covered with fur. Body of good size and well balanced. Coat of even texture and good density. excellent depth. Very expressive oval eyes correctly situated and shaped. Broad based ears were widely set, held low and showing nice little muffs. Very good neck, slender, adding to his elegance. Elegant and well proportioned body covered with quality rexing extending down his legs and tail. Paws neat and legs slim, higher at the rear. Tail was long and tapering. A most impressive exhibit.
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