GCCF Judge Critique - Jackie Reed - Oriental Cat Association Show 2009

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GCCF Judge Critique - Jackie Reed - Oriental Cat Association Show 2009

Written by Administrator

Tuesday, 23 June 2009

Many thanks to Jane and Irene for the invitation and to all the Committee – especially the ‘dinner ladies’ –for the hospitality extended. My fellow Judge Steve Morris came along to steward – I hope it was helpful to you Steve in this Section - and was great company on a pleasant day.

ORIENTAL FAWN ADULT MALE

1 (CCand BOB w/h) HAGGARS GRCH SUSPIRIA SIMPLY SOLARUS (37r) 2years 1 month.

I was sorry to have to w/h on this friendly outgoing lad but he was not unfortunately in Show condition. Medium wedge with ears that could be a little larger and a touch more width between ideally, oriental eyes of a pale bright green, small pinch, good chin and bite, profile almost straight, good neckline, thin and rangy body lacking weight and muscle tone, tail is a good whip but short, coat was extremely greasy and open, some stud tail evident, of warm mushroom tone, lacking a little in desired pinky effect, reasonably sound – a few highlighted areas to sides.

ORIENTAL CLASSIC OR MACKEREL TABBY MALE KITTEN

2 (1st W/H) CHERRY’S CIATRA OOPS A CLASSY (41r) 15 weeks

A right conundrum here re colour! Medium wedge with large ears set a little too high to balance the lines, small dip to profile. Oriental eyes of pale green chin rounds very slightly but bite is level, firm little body of good weight and tone, tail is short although a good whip. I was not convinced as to his registered colour – his front half, the head and chest looked a pinky tone – the base however more of warm toned beige, his back and hocks and tail were more indicative of caramel (warm brownish pinky grey) with a base of warm rosy mushroom tone. His nose leather and pads were of a frosted pink. I believe he may well be fawn based caramel however his pattern also throws up questions to confuse the issue and I could not be sufficiently sure to wrong colour him. His pattern however was not good enough to warrant a 1st I am afraid – Head markings were clear and well formed with scarab and thumbprints, ribbons, he had 2 broken necklaces, his spine showed 3 stripes and there was a very well formed oyster to his right flank and a sufficiently formed to the left however there was no evidence of the butterfly markings to the shoulder areas at all, broken leg bracelets. Lovely coat qualities. He made me think anyway!

ORIENTAL CLASSIC OR MACKEREL TABBY FEMALE KITTEN

WRONG PATTERN to: CHERRY’S CIATRA CLARASTASIA (44k) 16 weeks

No such problems here – entered as Mackerel and clearly a Spotted (38k). Longish wedge with large ears set close and held high, eyes a touch full – she was a bit worried though – of a good depth of green, small dip and bump, chin ok and bite level, lovely neck and firm body, long whip tail, feminine legs and neat paws. Pale warm cinnamon tone – needing to develop a little more ‘spice’ as yet - with base of lighter tone. Broken spine line with spotting over shoulders, immediately pointing you towards the spotted version! Spots linked to sides, clearer to lower sides and lovely spottie tummy! These not completely sound, lovely clear bracelets to her toes, tail rings well-formed and facial tracings well etched. Her coat short and tight.

ORIENTAL BLUE NEUTER MALE

Considered for and awarded BOB: ABBOTT’S PR CHENAZZ MRBLUESKY (37a) 2years 2 months

Large and substantial lad whose coat is rather dark in tone but quite sound and of excellent texture, his large ears are a little too high and he has a small pinch to a strong head, eyes of excellent depth of green.

ORIENTAL RED MALE NEUTER

1 PC and BOB WHEATLEY’S GRPR YELOPERYL THELEGEND (37d) 3 years 8 months.

Still retaining his good type and a degree of style Nice strong wedge with good profile and firm depth to chin, level bite, ears of a good size – could be a little more open to base and a touch more width between, oriental eyes of good green tone, long body – still stylish and lithe – balancing tail length. Excellent bright red – surface pattern, his pads have lovely freckles on them!

AV FEMALE ADULT

1 PARTRIDGE’S NUTROSTAR MAMA MIA (37) 1 year

A rather long and narrow adolescent Ori Black Queen. Long sharp wedge with huge eyes dominating her face although to be fair these of a good depth of green, ears large but set close and held high, almost straight profile, quite a pronounced pinch, chin rounds but bite ok. Long fine body – good muscle tone though, and fine whiptail. Glossy short black coat – a little rusty to under parts and there was a scattering of white hairs to neck and shoulder area.

AV NON-SELF BREEDERS KITTEN

1 WILDON’S SUNJADE SILKMOTH (45k) F 8 months.

Well grown cinnamon ticked who is definitely her mother’s daughter! Short strong even wedge with deep perpendicular chin line, good top line with large ears, lovely depth of olive green oriental eyes, tiny bump to nose, level bite, not a hint of a pinch, firm strong slightly short body, fine whip and quite sturdy legs. Rich warm cinnamon with double band ticking, broken necklace evident, some white around lip area, and her coat short and polished.

2 SMITH’S LORICHA SCARAMOUCHE (48 40t) M 7 months 3 weeks

My apologies I judged this boy for what I saw – silver seal tabby and white – but I see now from my book he was not entered as silver, however I think he is! Strong wedge needs a little more in the way of wider ear flare to balance, eyes a touch full, of a good blue, almost straight profile, firm chin and level bite, small pinch. Heavy body as yet to gain masculinity and toned muscle, tail of good length but this rather thick and heavy. Warm seal saddle of colour to back, the mask and tail being colder and darker however it is evident the silver is playing a part in that, facial tracings evident, faint bracelets, clear tail rings, white flash to forehead and a clear white line to underbelly, tops of legs and chest. Coat of good texture.

AV MAIDEN KITTEN

1 LYNCH’S FIROUSI FANCY-THAT (48 40b) M 4 months 1 week.

Lovely little choc pt and white bi colour – perhaps a little bit ‘girly’ as yet but of very promising type. Neat wedge with wide set ears, excellent eye shape and set and of a pleasing depth of blue, tiny depression as yet, good chin and bite, fine neck and dainty boy with whip tail and spider legs. Slightly dark chocolate – a high degree of white to him, lovely warmer toned chocolate ‘drops’ of colour to his back, inverted V to mask. Coat a bit babyish as yet.

2 SOUTHALL’S PATCHESTY MYSTIQUE (48 40) F 4months 3 weeks

Seal point and white with medium wedge, ears small in size and set close good profile, very full pale blue eyes – the left appeared to have a slightly green tinge to outer rim, chin rounds very slightly but bite ok. She appeared to just about have the required third white – a close call. Slightly dark cold toned seal mask with white flash, white to chest and underbelly, tops of legs. Her coat was of good texture.

AV RADIUS NEUTER

1 HOLDER’S MYLYNN MAGNIFIQUE (62 18) MN 9.5 months

Mr Magnificent indeed- needs no further eulogies from me. He is the type of cat who makes a Judges day believe me! Congratulations on a well deserved Best Overall – again!

2 ELLIS’ GRPR MYLYNN MOONSHADOW (62 20) MN 2 years 6 months

Very unlucky to be up against his stable runner! An impressive cat in his own right without the wow factor of the Victor. Strong wedge with firm chin, tiniest of bumps to nose, well set open based ears, gorgeous green eyes, lengthy body and tail. His pattern clear – spine line still rather solid typically – and quite sound actually considering his hair length, this fine and silky.