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GCCF Judge Critique - Helen Marriott-Power - Notts and Derby Cat Club Show 2010

Written by Tina

Friday, 26 February 2010

Many thanks to Beryl and Judy for the invitation to judge at the Notts and Derby Cat Club Show.

Many thanks to Sue Barrett for stewarding for me and for the hospitality for the weekend, I hope you enjoyed the day as much as I did.

AV FOREIGN GRAND CHAMPION ADULT MALE

1 IGR CH BOND-WONNEBERGER’S GR CH FURBELL STARGAZER 16a M 3.3.08

Smart looking nearly two year old boy. Fairly short wedge from the tip of the nose to the eyes which is equidistant from the eyes to ears. Flat appearance to top of head between the ears. Good prominent whisker pads making a broad muzzle. Blue nose leather. In profile straight forehead to upper eye level, shallow concave curve to line then nose straight to tip. Level bite but slightly shallow although level chin. Large, pointed ears, I would like them just a shade taller for perfection but wide at base and vertically set with the outer line following the outer contours of the face. Good size to eyes of vivid green colour, set wide apart, almond in shape giving an alert but gentle expression. Long, elegant, well muscled body of medium bone and very good weight. Long, proportionate legs to balance body and neat oval paws with blue pads. Long, gently tapering tail which balances the body. Fairly short, plushy double coat, with dense undercoat, fairly fine and soft in texture and mostly standing out well from the body. I would prefer it more plushy down the spine where it lies slightly flat. Russian Blue of medium blue, even surface colour with a light, silvery sheen, faint band to colour down hair shaft but blue to roots. Rings on tail. Lovely temperament.

AV FOREIGN GRAND CHAMPION ADULT FEMALE

1 IGR CH CROW & GOSS’S GR CH KAGURA SAPHIRA 68 43a F 7.10.05

Very good size to this deceptively weighty four plus year old lady. Medium length body with proportionate length, well boned legs and medium sized, rounded paws. Tail is just a fraction short to balance body for perfection but with a full plume like effect to the fur. Well prepared, full coat is medium in length and of fine and silky texture, close lying along spine and flowing down the sides with a nice frill around the skirt. Blue Shaded Tiffanie of honey toned ground colour shading to medium blue surface colour. Facial markings with ‘M’ on face and pencil lines on cheeks. Faint tabby markings on limbs. Excellent ruff and breeches. Lovely head with front view of very good width to gently rounded top of head between well set and shaped medium sized ears, with excellent streamers from inside ears but no tufts at tips. In profile slight rounding to brow, very good nose break and fairly short, straight nose. Level bite and fair depth, level chin. Large, lustrous, pale green eyes set well apart and with a ‘typical’ expression. Sweet natured.

AC BURMESE GRAND PREMIER MALE

1 IGR PC BESWICK’S GR PR MAINMAN LEONARDO 27 MN 6.4.07

Very good size and weight with good muscle tone to this nearly three year old boy. Good length to medium body with proportionate length, shapely legs and largish oval paws. Well shaped tail is a fraction short to balance body and feels thickened at tip. Lovely coat is fairly short and close lying and of excellent texture. Rich, deep brown in colour with a lovely sheen to it but just spoilt by a sprinkling of white hairs across the shoulders. Fairly short, blunt wedge. Good width to gently rounded top of head between well shaped ears of goodly size set well apart. In profile slight rounding to brow, good nose break and fairly short, straight nose. Untidy bite and fair depth chin. Good size and shape to darkish, chartreuse coloured eyes set well apart. Lovely temperament.

2 Reserve withheld CATTERICK’S GR PR NEMOREZ THEREDBARON 27d MN 4.11.03

Excellent size and weight with good muscle tone to this mature six plus year old boy. Good length body with proportionate, shapely legs and largish oval paws. Well shaped tail a fraction short to balance body. Coat is fairly short and close lying and of excellent satin like texture. Well developed rich red in colour. Faint broken necklace. Good width to gently rounded top of head between well set and shaped ears of goodly size. Slight flattening to brow, good nose break, nose a bit long but straight. Untidy bite, receding gums and shallow chin. Pale chartreuse coloured eyes are set well apart but are unfortunately oval in shape. Nice natured boy shown in lovely condition so sorry to disappoint but he lost the special look with the eyes.

AC BURMESE GRAND PREMIER FEMALE

1 IGR PR WRIGGLESWORTH’S CH & GR PR ROSSIKHAN OBSESSION 27b FN 13.3.03

Nearly seven year old lady of very good size and weight with a good firm feel to medium length body. Elegant legs and neat oval paws. Well shaped tail is just a fraction short to balance body. Coat is fairly short and close lying and of lovely texture. Warm toned medium chocolate, slightly paler over shoulders, slightly darker contrast masking to face and ears. Fairly short, blunt wedge. Good width to gently rounded top of head between well set and shaped ears of slightly generous size. Gently rounded brow, good nose break and fairly short, straight nose. Level bite but slightly shallow chin. Good size and shape to pale chartreuse eyes well set and with that ‘typical’ burmese expression. Nice natured.

BROWN BLUE TABBY MAINE COON NEUTER

1 PC & BOB HOOTON’S MOONENCIA JORGE LORENZO 64 41w MN 10.3.09

Well grown ten month old boy. Head is medium in length with breadth still developing. Fairly full cheeks and high cheek bones. Well balanced and with shallow concave curve at the nasal bridge being equidistant from the ear line and the tip of the nose and with nose of uniform width. Tall, large ears with good feathering, wide at base, set high but well apart and tapering to appear pointed at long, tufted tips. Full and round shape to eyes, spaced wide apart and with slightly oblique aperture and set, yellow in colour. Good squareness to muzzle which I would prefer broader, slightly shallow chin but level bite. Large, long body, solid and muscular, square rump and good breadth to chest giving a rectangular appearance. Proportionate length, substantial legs and large round paws with tufts emanating from under paws. Moderately long neck. Long tail, wide at base and tapering towards the tip and with long profuse, flowing fur. Good undercoat with more substantial glossy top coat developing length. Breeches and shaggy belly fur developing, slight frontal ruff. Brown Tabby and White Maine Coon of warm toned coppery ground colour with black pattern which I would prefer better defined. White to chin, bib, front paws, chest, breeches and back high boots.

2 WILKINSON’S JULESCOON WISCONSIN 64 41 MN 15.6.08

Nineteen month old boy who is still developing. Head of medium length but I would like to see him develop more breadth to the top of head to balance. I would prefer more definition to cheek bones. Shallow concave curve at the nasal bridge, nose of uniform width but a trifle long. Tall, large ears, feathered, wide at base, set high but well apart and tapering to appear pointed at tufted tips. Pale green colour to full and round shaped eyes, spaced wide apart and with slightly oblique aperture and set. Muzzle could be squarer but he has a firm, level chin and level bite. Good length body, solid and muscular, square rump and good breadth to chest giving a rectangular appearance. Proportionate length, well boned legs and large rounded paws with tufts. Long tail, wide at base and tapering towards the tip and with long profuse, flowing fur. Good undercoat with more substantial glossy top coat developing. Fur shorter on head, neck and shoulders and starting to lengthen down back and flanks. Some breeches, shaggy belly fur and slight ruff. Brown Tabby Maine Coon of golden ground colour with a fairly good classic pattern.

AOC MAINE COON NEUTER MALE

1 PC & BOB RABEY’S COONTASTIC ROCKY MARCIANO 64 41dw MN 12.11.08

Fourteen month old boy already of excellent size and weight, probably going to become a very big boy by the time he has finished growing. Strong head is well balanced, medium in length and of very good breadth being just slightly less than the length. Fairly full cheeks and high cheek bones. Strong profile line with concave curve at the nasal bridge being equidistant from the ear line and the tip of the nose and with nose of uniform width. Tall, large ears with good feathering, wide at base, set high but well apart and tapering to appear pointed at tufted tips. Full and round shape to eyes, yellowy/green in colour, spaced wide apart and with slightly oblique aperture and set. Excellent square, strong muzzle with a good depth, level chin and level bite. Large, long body, solid and muscular, square rump and good breadth to chest giving a rectangular appearance. Proportionate length, well boned legs and large round paws with tufts emanating from under paws. Excellent tail, long, wide at base and tapering towards the tip and with long profuse, flowing fur. Good undercoat with more substantial glossy top coat developing. Very good texture to beautifully prepared coat. Fur shorter on head, neck and shoulders and starting to lengthen down back and flanks. Some breeches and shaggy belly fur and frontal ruff developing. Red Tabby and White Maine Coon of bright red ground colour with a well defined rich red classic tabby pattern. White to inverted V on nose with spots of colour, back of chin and throat down the chest, broken collar, front and back high boots and centre of tummy. Nice natured.

2 EVANS & DUNN’S ELMCOON DARK KNIGHT 64 15 MN 2.11.08

Very well grown Black Maine Coon of fourteen months of age. Breadth is developing to head of medium length, fairly full cheeks and high cheek bones. Shallow concave curve at the nasal bridge is equidistant from the ear line and the tip of the nose, nose of uniform width. Tall ears with flowing feathering, wide at base, set high but well apart and tapering to appear pointed at tips with long tufts. Green eyes spaced wide apart with a slightly oblique aperture and set but I would prefer them slightly larger. Good muzzle with a good depth, level chin and level bite. Long body, solid and muscular, square rump and good breadth to chest giving a rectangular appearance. Proportionate length, fairly well boned legs and large round paws with tufts emanating from under paws. Good length tail, wide at base and tapering towards the tip, flow to fur still developing. Good undercoat with more substantial glossy top coat of good texture. Breeches, shaggy belly fur and frontal ruff developing. Lovely temperament.

AOC MAINE COON NEUTER FEMALE

1 PC SHAW’S MOONENCIA PALOMA PICASSO 64 41ew FN 3.3.09

Very pretty ten month old girl of excellent size and weight. Head is medium in length and of good breadth being slightly less than the length with fairly full cheeks and high cheek bones. Well balanced and with shallow concave curve at the nasal bridge being equidistant from the ear line and the tip of the nose and with nose of uniform width. Tall, large ears, well feathered, wide at base, set high but well apart and tapering to appear pointed at slightly tufted tips. Full and round shape to eyes, spaced wide apart and with slightly oblique aperture and set. Strong muzzle, level bite and good depth, level chin. Good body, solid and muscular, square rump and good breadth to chest giving a nice rectangular appearance. Proportionate length, substantial legs and large rounded paws with tufts emanating from under paws. Moderately long neck. Excellent tail long, wide at base and tapering towards the tip and with long profuse, flowing fur. Coat length developing down sides. Nice frontal ruff developing. Tortie Tabby and White Maine Coon with strong markings, black classic pattern overlaid with shades of red. White to muzzle, chest, front paws, centre of tummy and back boots. Very attractive young lady developing well.

2 HOOTON’S JAMCUSA ALMA RETTO 64 44g FN 27.3.09

Young girl of just nine months of age and still needing to develop. Head is medium in length and of fair breadth with fairly full cheeks and good cheek bones. Shallow concave curve at the nasal bridge is equidistant from the ear line and the tip of the nose and with nose of uniform width. Tall, large ears, nicely feathered, wide at base, set high but well apart and tapering to appear pointed at well tufted tips. Full and round shape to eyes, spaced wide apart and with slightly oblique aperture and set, yellow in colour. I would prefer more breadth to the muzzle which lacks good square definition, fair depth, level chin and level bite. Long body is slightly fine and elegant at present. Proportionate length, medium boned legs and rounded paws with tufts emanating from under the paws. Excellent long tail, wide at base and tapering towards the tip and with long full, flowing fur. Undercoat with more substantial glossy top coat developing with some breeches, shaggy belly fur and frontal ruff. Blue Tortie Tabby Maine Coon with medium blue markings against a beige ground colour overlaid with shades of cream. Sweet natured.

BRITISH BLACK SILVER TABBY ADULT

1 CC & BOB POTTS’S ADSETSH SILVA ZARA 18 F 23.6.07

Excellent size and weight to this two and a half year old British boy of good overall balance and with good muscle tone. Head has full cheeks to a round face with very good breadth to skull and rounded top of head with very good width between neat ears set far apart so following the outer contours of the head, small in size and rounded at tips. Excellent profile line with rounded brow and short, straight, broad nose. Level bite but slightly shallow chin. Large and well open, green eyes set wide apart. Short neck to cobby body with a short level back, low on legs and with a full, broad, deep chest. Short, strong, well boned legs and firm, rounded paws. Medium length tail, thicker at base and rounded at tip. Fairly short, dense coat which is just the soft side of crisp in texture. Black Silver Tabby of bright silver ground colour with a well defined black classic pattern. Clear facial markings, broken bracelets on legs and spots down to his toes. Nice natured.

AOC BRITISH SILVER TABBY ADULT MALE

1 CC & BOB KIDD’S CATYKES EDWINSON 18a M 16.4.09

A very striking looking, well grown young male of just nine months of age. Well balanced and of very good size and weight with good muscle tone. Head has full cheeks to a round face when viewed from the front with good breadth to skull and rounded top of head with good width between the ears set far apart so following the outer contours of the head, medium in size and rounded at tips. In profile rounded brow, nose a trifle long but straight and broad. Level bite and firm chin. Orange colour to eyes, large, well open and set wide apart. Short neck to cobby body with a short, level back, low on legs, and broad, rounded chest. Proportionate, strong, well boned legs and firm, rounded paws. Medium length tail, thicker at base and rounded at tip. Coat is fairly short with excellent density and crisp texture. Blue Silver Tabby British of pale silvery blue ground colour with medium blue classic markings showing a well defined pattern. Super temperament.

AOC BRITISH SILVER TABBY ADULT FEMALE

1 CC KIDD’S CATYKES KIMMARCHANT 18a F 13.4.08

Good size and weight with good muscle tone to this twenty-one month old girl. Head has full cheeks to a round face viewed from the front with good breadth to skull and rounded top of head with good width between the ears set far apart so following the outer contours of the head, medium in size and rounded at tips. In profile rounded brow but nose break could be more pronounced. Broad nose is a trifle long and rounds slightly. Level bite but slightly shallow chin. Large and well open deep golden coloured eyes set wide apart. Short neck to cobby body with a short, level back and well rounded chest. Strong, well boned legs and firm, rounded paws. Medium length tail, thicker at base and rounded at tip. Coat is a trifle long but fairly dense and with a fairly crisp texture. Blue Silver Tabby British of pale silvery blue ground colour which shows some invasion, well defined deepish blue markings. ‘M’ on forehead and pencil lines on cheeks, nice butterfly outline on shoulders, parallel lines down back and oyster shaped patches on flanks. Slight tarnishing to muzzle.

SELKIRK REX KITTEN

1 & BOB MURPHY’S AMAZOLOU SANTAS LIL-HELPER 79L 39d M 11.5.09

Smart looking eight month old boy. Round underlying bone structure to broad head with a slight curve to the top of head and good rounded width at cheekbones. Head is set on a short thick neck. In profile rounded brow, medium nose break and very slight downward slant to fairly short, broad, straight nose. Medium width to muzzle with excellent, well padded whisker pads. Level bite but I would prefer a slightly stronger chin for perfection. Medium sized ears are broad at base and set well apart to follow the outer lines of his face. Large and round, pale yellow, well open eyes set wide apart. Good cobby body with good muscle tone, level back and equally broad shoulders and rump giving a rectangular appearance. Good breadth to rounded chest. Medium boned, proportionate length legs and firm, rounded paws. Good medium length tail to balance body, thicker at base and with a rounded tip. Selkirk Rex Longhair with a semi longhair coat which is thick and dense, standing out from the body in random, unstructured curls. The tail fur is plush but I would prefer slightly more curl to it. Lovely tight curl over the top of head and across the cheeks. Fur is dense on the legs with a slight curl all the way down to his toes. Good ruff framing face. Nicely presented kitten with a lovely temperament.

BRITISH SMOKE NEUTER

1 PC & BOB SWEETMAN’S CHARMODEN JIMMIE 36 MN 17.4.08

Excellent size and weight to this twenty-one month old boy with good muscle tone who was looking well balanced. Head when viewed from the front has full cheeks to a round face with good breadth to skull and rounded top of head with good width between medium sized ears set far apart and following the outer contours of the head, rounded at tips. Profile shows rounded brow but slightly long although straight, broad nose. Level bite but shallow chin. Large and well open orange eyes set wide apart. Good cobby body with a short level back, low on legs and with a full chest. Proportionate, strong, well boned legs and firm, rounded paws. Good length tail, thicker at base and rounded at tip. Fairly short, dense coat is just the soft side of crisp in texture. Black Smoke British of silver ground colour with black surface colour which shows no breakthrough of the silver – an excellent smoke. Body shows minimal tabby pattern. Nice natured.

SORREL ABYSSINIAN ADULT

1 CC & BOB SHORTEN’S AMEEKA HONEY CRISP 23a F 18.9.08

Elegant but deceptively weighty sixteen month old girl. Gently rounded contours to head and gently rounded from top of head to brow. Good, gently rounded width between the ears forming a moderate wedge which tapers to a nice slightly rounded muzzle, formed by a slight indentation. Profile shows a slightly elongated line but has slight nose break then nose is straight to tip. Level bite and firm, level chin. Large, well cupped ears, pricked and with furry inner edges, tufts at tips and set wide apart. Outer line of the ear follows the outer contours of the face. Large, yellowy-green coloured, expressive eyes set well apart, full almond shape and oriental in set. Good size to body, straight back and rounded rib cage. Elegant legs in proportion to body and neat oval paws. Good tail, thick at base, tapering gently to tip and of good length to balance body. Coat is short, fine, dense in texture and close lying. Sorrel Abyssinian of excellent colour with bright apricot base colour and chocolate ticking, showing distinct bands of colour. Faint pigmentation lines from eye to top of head and pencil lines on cheeks. Pale hair around eyes and dark edge to eyelid. Deeper tone to colour at tips. Cream chin and lips. More intense ticking colour extending down spine and tail to tip and slightly up the hocks.

BLUE ABYSSINIAN ADULT

1 CC & BOB Withheld HOMER’S CH NISHALKA KHEPRI 23c M 26.9.08

Very nice size and weight with good muscle tone to this fifteen month old boy. Gently rounded contours to head and gently rounded from top of head to brow. Good, gently rounded width between the ears forming a moderate wedge which tapers to a slightly rounded muzzle, formed by a slight indentation. Fair in profile, slightly strong nose break then nose a trifle long but straight to tip. Level bite but slightly shallow chin. Large, well cupped ears, pricked and with furry inner edges, tufts at tips and set wide apart. Outer line of the ear follows the outer contours of the face. Large, expressive eyes set well apart, full almond shape and oriental in set. Medium build and size to body, straight back and rounded rib cage. Rather fine limbs but of proportionate length to body and small oval feet. Tail, thick at base, tapering gently to tip and of good length to balance body. Coat is a trifle long but fine and dense in texture and close lying. Blue Abyssinian of warm pinky mushroom base colour to chest, inner legs and tummy only but has silvery white ground colour to the rest of the coat. Deep blue colour over head, down body and outer limbs but the ticking looks silvery. Blue pigmentation lines from eye to top of head and pencil lines on cheeks. Pale hair around eyes and dark edge to eyelids. Faint broken necklace. The overall appearance is of a dark, cold blue ticked with a silvery white base colour.

FAWN ABYSSINIAN KITTEN

1 & BOB GABB & McRAE’S PONTABY MONTAGNA 23e MN 30.6.09

Well grown six month old boy who is developing well. Gently rounded contours to head and gently rounded from top of head to brow. Good, gently rounded width between the ears developing forming a moderate wedge which tapers to a nice, slightly rounded muzzle, formed by a slight indentation. Nice profile line with slight nose break then nose straight to tip. Level bite and fair depth chin. Large, well cupped ears, pricked and with furry inner edges, tufts at tips and set wide apart. Yellow, large, expressive eyes set well apart, full almond shape and oriental in set. Medium build and size to body, straight back and rounded rib cage. Slender legs in proportion to body and small oval feet. Tail, thick at base, tapering gently to tip and of good length to balance body. Coat is short, fine, dense in texture and close lying. Fawn Abyssinian of pale but warm toned fawnish cream base colour and fawn ticking showing very distinct bands of colour. Faint pigmentation lines from eye to top of head and pencil lines on cheeks. Pale hair around eyes and dark edge to eyelid. Fawn ears with darker tone at tips. Slightly paler chin and lips. Slightly more intense ticking colour extending down spine and tail to a fawn tip and very slightly up the hocks. Nice natured.

USUAL ABYSSINIAN NEUTER

1 PC & BOB MAPPIN’S GR PR SYRINX SCHERZO 23 MN 24.9.05

Excellent size and weight to this four plus year old boy with good muscle tone. Gently rounded contours to head and gently rounded from top of head to brow. Good, gently rounded width between the ears forming wedge which tapers to a slightly rounded muzzle, formed by a slight indentation. In profile slight nose break then nose a bit long but straight to tip. Slightly shallow chin, level gums but teeth out of alignment. Slightly oversized ears but well cupped and with furry inner edges and tufts at tips, held just a bit low today. Large, green, expressive eyes set well apart, full almond shape and oriental in set. Medium build and size to body, straight back and rounded rib cage. Slender legs in proportion to body and small oval feet. Tail is thick at base, tapers gently to tip which feels rigid, good length to balance body. Coat is fairly short and dense in texture, close lying. Usual Abyssinian of ruddy orange base colour with distinct black ticking but pales at roots and has slight grey overtones to roots at shoulders. Black pigmentation lines from eye to top of head, pencil lines on cheeks. Pale hair around eyes and dark edge to eyelid. Ruddy orange ears with darker tone at tips. Cream chin and lips. Black ticking colour extending down spine to tail tip and partly up the hocks. Faint broken necklace.

BROWN BURMESE ADULT

BOB YARDLEY’S CH PAPAGENA XWEET CICELY 27 F 8.9.07

Very good size to this two plus year old elegant lady who is deceptively weighty. Elegant, proportionate length legs and neat oval paws. Good tail for length and shape to balance body. Coat is fairly short and close lying and of very good texture. Rich, deep shiny brown in colour. Fairly short blunt wedge. Very good width to gently rounded top of head between slightly oversized ears set well apart. In profile gentle rounding to brow, good nose break and fairly short, straight nose. Level bite and good depth, level chin. Yellow eyes of good size and shape set well apart.

1 CC WILSON’S KATZAKORIA MISS MONEYPENNY 27 F 2.11.08

Good size and weight to this fourteen month old young lady with a good firm feel to her. Medium length body with proportionate, slender legs and neat oval paws. Well shaped tail which I would prefer a fraction longer for perfection. Lovely short close lying coat of satin like texture and rich seal brown in colour, spoilt by faint half bars on inner limbs. Good width to gently rounded top of head between well set and shaped ears which are a trifle large for her face. Slight rounding to brow, good nose break, nose a trifle long but straight. Level bite and fair depth chin. Good size and shape to yellow eyes well set. Sweet natured.

2 McCALL’S FAUNESE DOLLY MCTOTTY 27 22.4.09

Well grown nine month old girl of good size and weight with a good firm feel to her. Medium length body with proportionate, slender legs and neat oval paws. Well shaped tail of good length to balance body. Fairly short, close lying coat of good texture and rich, deep brown in colour. Good width to gently rounded top of head between well set and shaped ears of medium size. Slight flattening to brow, good nose break, fairly short, straight nose is fine at tip. Level bite and fair depth chin. Yellow eyes set well apart but of large, oval shape and looked too prominent on her face. Sweet natured.

CHOCOLATE BURMESE KITTEN

1 & BOB MOORE’S MAINMAN KISSING YOU 27b F 12.9.09

Well grown four month old girl just slightly out of balance at present. Medium length and build to body with longish, shapely legs and neat oval paws. Well shaped tail feel slightly thickened at tip and I would prefer it slightly longer for perfection. Coat is fairly short and close lying and of mature texture. Paleish, warm toned chocolate in colour with slightly darker contrast masking to face and ears. Good width to gently rounded top of head between well set and shaped ears just slightly oversized for her face at present. Slight rounding to brow, fairly good nose break, nose a trifle long and rounds slightly at tip. Level bite, slightly shallow chin but noticeably teething which may well be slightly distorting her face shape. Good size and shape to widely set eyes of pale yellow colour. Sweet natured.

CHOCOLATE BURMESE NEUTER

1 PC & BOB HARDY’S CH & PR MACHIKA GEMINI 27b FN 14.6.05

Very good size and weight to this four plus year old lady with a good firm feel to her. Nicely balanced body with proportionate shapely legs and neat oval paws. Well shape tail of good length to balance body. Coat is fairly short and close lying and of excellent texture. Warm toned medium chocolate in colour with darker contrast masking to face and ears. Good width to gently rounded top of head between well set and shaped ears of medium size. Slight rounding to brow, good nose break and fairly short straight nose. Level bite and fair depth chin. Good size and shape to pale chartreuse eyes set well apart and giving a good expression. Nice natured.