GCCF Judge Critique - Craig Dryden - Shropshire Cat Club Show 2010

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GCCF Judge Critique - Craig Dryden - Shropshire Cat Club Show 2010

Written by Tina

Tuesday, 23 February 2010

Craig Dryden Shropshire CC

Thank you so much to Janet and Jill and the Committee for the invitation, I thoroughly enjoyed my day with some super cats . Thank you to the exhibitors. Richard Lord stewarded for me and was great company and handles the cats very well indeed I look forward to the next time.

Chocolate Point Siamese Male Kitten

2nd (1stW/H) Gray and Johnsons Tsaichin Hoodoovoodoo 24B 11.06.09

What a handsome stylish young man super wedge with huge wide set flared ears with very good width at base. Almost straight profile with level bite and a chin that needs a smidge more strength. Eyes of super colour and expression and lovely oriental shape. Long muscular body with long limbs and whip tail that needs an inch for better balance. Slightly dark chocolate points showing some warmth all well matched with clear coat a smidge long today. His paw pads where sadly completely mottled and I was left with no choice but to withhold for this reason. This was difficult as otherwise he is a lovely young man.

Chocolate Point Kitten Female

1st BOB Rigby’s Simplisiam Sumalove 24B 05.08.09 F

Attractive Young lady of very good overall type with large well set ears with good width at base, dark blue eyes of good shape and set that appeared paler out of the pen. Medium wedge with straight profile and firm chin with a level bite. Long muscular body with long limbs and whip tail. Gorgeous coat for texture and clear ivory colour. Warm chocolate points of a good colour and very well matched developing well showing a good amount of warmth. Pretty Lady in super condition,

Tortie Point Female Kitten

1st (BOB W/H) Smouts Reddah Once In a Blue Moon 32B2 05.07.09

Stylish lady of super type but very small for her age she is 7 months old and i would look for much more size at this stage of development, I did take into consideration that she was fine boned but even with this I felt she was just too small and it was for this reason I withheld the Best of Breed. Otherwise she has a medium wedge with wide top and large flared ears. Rather lean body that needs to have more muscle tone ideally. Fine boned limbs and long whip tail to balance. Darkish blue tortie points well mingled with varying shades of cream and this was cool toned. Clear glacial coat a bit open. Very sweet nature.

Tabby Point Kitten Female

2nd (1st/BOB W/H) Hallidays Toghar Tilly Trotter 32/3 16.07.09 F

Pretty lady of super size and lovely condition Shorter wedge with large well set ears. Almost straight profile with very firm chin and unfortunately an undershot and slightly misaligned bite. Hence my withholding the 1st and BOB. Lovely long well muscled body with super short coat and lovely texture. Warm Chocolate tabby points all well traced with clear thumb prints ‘M’ and leg bars with single facial ribbons. Rather full eyes of good colour that she could hold more oriental in setting when relaxed. Long limbs and long well ringed tail to balance. Sweet natured lady presented impeccably.

AC Siamese /Balinese Novice Adult

1st Sidnells Babadag Stripey Payjamas 32/1 M 06.05.09

Just a baby but with a super nature and very good overall type and has improved since i last handled him. Shorter wedge with large well set ears and almost straight profile with firm chin and level bite. Eyes of a good blue that he could hold a bit wide. Lovely coat for texture and good length. Long whip tail to balance. Dark warm seal tabby points well matched. Attractive boy needing to grow on.

2nd Cousins Owaissa Whimsical Mist 09.12.09

Terrified young lady of very good overall type shorter balanced wedge with large well set ears, almost straight profile with firm chin and level bite. Darker blue points with good contrast to fairly cool coat of good texture.

3rd Rowe’s Foxypaws Mellisande 24 20.04.09

Youngster of very good overall type with sweet expression and super condition. Darker seal points that contrasted well against her dark beige coat. This was super texture and length. Her eyes were a smidge full but of good colour and expression. A pretty lady.

A/C Siamese Limit Adult

1st Davies Billstes Madamcin 32B7 F 12/02/09

Young lady of very good overall type with medium wedge set with large flared ears. Rather deep set eyes of good colour. Lovely long elegant body with super long limbs and whip tail to balance. Bright rich spicy cinnamon tortie points well mingled with varying shades of red. Attractive Girl.

2nd Johnsons Roysterer Snowtime 02.06.07 24C F

Shy young lady of good type rather short in the head with broad top and large ears set well. Very rounded eyes that were just too large for her head and did detract from her overall look, these were of an acceptable colour. She did have pretty lilac points well matched and a beautiful short soft coat with minimal shading and dainty limbs and long whip tail to balance. Just a bit reserved. Lovely condition

AC Siamese / Balinese Senior Adult

1st Brocks Gr Ch Karamushi Tuti Fruity 04.08.07 32B1 F

Super stylish lady, very mature and finished with lovely expression and look. Medium wedge with lovely wide top and almost straight profile with firm chin and level bite. Dark blue oriental eyes of lovely shape and set. If I was being hypercritical her muzzle is a trifle blunt. Long muscular body slightly shaded but in tone and her coat was a super texture, dark seal tortie points with varying shades of red and i would like to see brighter reds coming through more although her ears did show bright reds.

2nd Rathbone’s Bellis Dazzle 32/1 26.03.06 F

Balanced lady with medium wedge set with large ears that ideally need more width between. Slight dip to profile with firm chin and level bite. Oriental eyes of fairly good shape and colour just needing more expression form me. Darker seal tabby points well developed and matched rather cool and needing more warmth as the impression was rather black and white. Short coat that was slightly harsh on her back. Clear M and thumb prints with good leg bars and rings to her tail which was whipped and just long enough to balance. Good condition.

3rd Cousins Owaissa Whimsical Mist 09.12.09

A/C Siamese/ Balinese Visitors Adult

1st Reeds Gr Ch Amyday Sunspangled 32FN M 18.07.08

This boy has matured nicely since we last met and is looking masculine and finished. He display gorgeous type with longer wedge set with widely aligned flared ears with lovely profile and nice fat nose firm chin and level bite gorgeous oriental eyes of super expression and setting that just need a smidge more intensity of colour. Long masculine body in sparkling condition with super close fitting coat. Blush toned apricot points looking more developed than when we last met. All well matched. Long whip tail with knobble at tip. A Handsome boy in tip top condition looking the part today, Congratulations on Best Siamese – Well Deserved.

2nd Brocks Ch Kevel Purrsonality 23 F 21.12.07

Large Mature female of Good type rather lacking a bit in overall style. Medium balanced wedge slightly pinched with slight dip. Oriental eyes of good colour and expression. Long body well covered with dark beige coat that was slightly harsh along the back. Whip tail to balance. Points of a dark warm seal. Delightful personality and lovely condition .

3rd Davies Billstes Madamcin 32B7 F 12/02/09

AC Siamese / Balinese Non Breeders Kitten

1st Glaubitz Littlefeat Distant Thunder 32a M 29.05.09

Smashing stylish young man growing up fast and looking very imposing today although not in the best of moods, Longer wedge with super wide set ears wide at base. Inscrutable eyes of lovely colour and setting. Bright red points developing well with super muscular well toned body with long whip tail and elegant limbs.

2nd Rigby’s Simplisiam Sumalove 24B 05.08.09 F

3rd White’s Sensual Latino Lover 24C 15.07.09 M

Sweet natured boy of good type but at present rather too narrow on top for balance giving him a rather un Siamese look. His colour was dubious in the available light.

AC Siamese / Balinese Breeders Neuter

1st Smouts Pr Kamik Firecracka 32a MN 18.07.08

Just my cup of tea this boy with gorgeous expression and super stylish type and the most gorgeous ‘Come to bed’ eyes. Long wedge with super wide top and large well flared ears. Long muscular body with long limbs and whip tail to balance. Bright red points with super clear coat of super texture. He could be a smidge more masculine but we cant have everything. I could have quite happily smuggled him home - he must be wonderful to own. Thank you for my cuddle.

2nd Pounds Gr Pr Jomese the Joker MN 26.07.04

Grumpy boy today and looking rather overlong for me and needs far more width on top and also more strength in the muzzle area. Huge long body rather out of proportion but in super condition. Super expressive eyes and attractive freckly nose.

Tortie or Tabby Point Siamese Neuter

1st Johnsons Sulalaya Savanah Gold 32/10 MN 05.02.07

Very grumpy boy who was almost unhandleable. Longer wedge with wide top and large well set ears, dark eyes of good shape rather straight set. Long body with long limbs and whip tail to balance. Good Blush apricot tabby points well developed clear coat of super texture.

Cream or Red Point Siamese Neuter

1st Duncan’s Gr Pr Brythais Simply Red 32A MN 30.05.02

Handsome older gentleman who has rather outgrown his ears. Super bright red points and presented in super condition. Slight dip to profile now. Eyes of good colour and expression. Long muscular body with slightly long coat that was almost clear and of super texture for age just a shade harsh on lower back. Sweet temperament looking very good today.

Seal or Blue Point Siamese Neuter

1st Savage’s Pr Adquaam Mtoto Kidogo 24A MN 16.06.96

Huge very senior gentleman who had the most endearing temperament and was in super condition for his senior years. Very dark blue points with lots of shading , rather open coat that was of a good texture. Long limbs and whip tail to balance. Cant help thinking he would have preferred being at home beside the fire - although he loved all the attention.

Chocolate or Lilac Siamese Neuter

1st Turvey’s Pr Styperson Bijou 07.08.06 MN

Quite a stylish boy with very dark bitter chocolate points – medium wedge with large well set ears with good width at tip. Almost straight profile with firm chin and just level bite. Eyes of super colour and expression. Long muscular body with long limbs and whip tail to balance. Rather grumpy.

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