GCCF Judge Critique - Dorothy Stone - Somerset Cat Club Show 2009

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GCCF Judge Critique - Dorothy Stone - Somerset Cat Club Show 2009

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Friday, 07 August 2009

SOMERSET CC SHOW

06 Jun 09.

Report by Mrs. Dorothy A. STONE.

Grateful thanks once again to the Rocking Robinsons for inviting me to judge at this special show which as always ran like clockwork and was great fun for everyone. Thanks also for the most welcome spot-prize and lovely fan. It’s a treat just to be invited to judge here never mind anything else. Heartfelt thanks also to SUE AMOR who was all one could wish for in a steward. Thanks also for your great patience, Sue, whilst I wrote up my probationary breeds. I hope I was of as much benefit to you as you were to me. I have every confidence that you will make an excellent judge.

AC BURMESE Gd Ch MALE. 1 present.

IGC MOORE’s Gd Ch ANOKHI BOY GEORGE. Lilac. 2 yrs, 3 mths.

Gorgeous chap now fully matured & in his prime. Lovely short blunt wedge of very good width, wide slightly flat top of head, large well shaped ears are perfectly set to continue the line of the wedge. Profile shows rounding to brow, rather flat forehead, distinct break but chin recedes and is shallow. Large lustrous primrose yellow eyes enhanced by mascara are well set, shaped & have typical expression. Large, mature chap, just a little long in the body is of very good weight & has that super muscular athletic feel, well shaped legs, neat oval paws, tail is rather thick but of good shape & length balances. Quality glossy coat is of gorgeous pink hued faded dove grey. In immaculate condition & with the most meltingly sweet temperament, it afforded me the utmost pleasure to make this prestigious & richly deserved award. I have adored him since I first clapped eyes on him as baby & am delighted to see that he is at last getting the recognition he deserves.

AC BURMESE Gd Ch FEMALE. 3 present.

IGC WILLIAMS’s Gd Ch MOLYMEUX BEUXTIFUL. Lilac. 3 ½ years.

Beautifully balanced short, wide, blunt wedge, lovely wide dome, large ears are well shaped & perfectly set to continue the line of the wedge. Profile shows rounded brow and forehead, distinct break & a firm level chin. Large lustrous pale yellow-chartreuse eyes enhanced by ‘mascara’ around the rims are well shaped, set & have that unique smouldering expression! Lovely mature, well balanced lady has weighty but muscular body of medium size, well shaped legs, beautiful spoon shaped paws, well shaped tail prefer longer to balance. Quality glossy coat has required satin texture and pink hue ‘tho colour is seasonally shady today. In very good condition this adorable girl has ‘wowed’ me since first seeing her as a baby. “Beuxtiful” by name and ‘bootiful’ (as they say in Norfolk) in nature, it gave me the greatest pleasure to bestow this ultimate accolade upon her today.

Res RIDDLE’s Gd Ch CHATHERA PRECIOUS PEARL. Choc Tortie. 5 yrs, 10 mths.

Short, blunt wedge of good width, gentle rounding to wide top of head, large well shaped ears are slightly high set. Profile shows rounded brow & forehead, distinct break to slightly long nose, super deep level chin. Expressive primrose yellow eyes are well sized, shaped & set. Mature lady of very good size & weight but has a bit of a saggy tum just now, is rather narrow across the haunches & could be more muscular, well shaped legs, lovely oval paws, super tail for length & has a lovely “paintbrush” tip. Sleek shining coat with silky feel is just a little long but is of attractively mingled warm milk chocolate with varying shades of red. An exceptionally sweet lady of very good type whom I’ve seen in better condition (who like me, is in need of some exercise to tone her muscles).

SPHYNX KITTEN. 1 present.

1st. & BoB BLOXHAM’s WOOZLES SPIRIT WITHIN. 84 27xw. Male. 6mths, 3 days.

Modified wedge set on a long muscular neck has prominent cheekbones that are well rounded, distinct whisker break, quite prominent whisker pads but has a slight teething pinch today thus muzzle seems a little fine. Gentle rounding to skull has required flat plane in front of the ears. Profile shows slight stop at bridge of nose, nose is straight but covered in velvety fur, chin recedes and is shallow but bite is level. Lovely large ears have wide bases, rounded tips and are set at a slight angle to the head. Expressive pale yellow eyes that he was rounding slightly are of very good size, spaced well apart and are slightly obliquely set. A very well grown lad for his age has good breadth to rounded chest, well rounded tum, lovely rounded rump, sturdy muscular legs, gorgeous long toed oval paws have required cushiony pads, broad based tail covered in very soft down is long, fine & tapers to a point. Super peach bloom texture to coat on body and limbs but tummy felt slightly clammy/sticky today. Shown in top condition I utterly adored this charming chap. It was a great privilege to judge Sphynx on this special day on their rise to Intermediate status & an even greater thrill to see a Sphynx not only get BOV but overall BIS to boot. Heartiest congratulations to you all!

AV FOREIGN ADULT. 6 (OUT OF 10) PRESENT.

1st. BLOXHAM’s WOOZLES BATMAN. Black Sphynx Male. 10 mths, 4 wks.

Modified wedge with jowls developing is set on a long muscular neck has well rounded prominent cheekbones, distinct whisker break, quite a strong muzzle & well rounded prominent whisker pads, wide gently rounded skull between ears has required flat plane in front of ears. Profile shows rounded brow, flat forehead, slight stop to nose that is covered in soft velvety fur, chin is level but rather shallow, level bite. Very large wide based ears have rounded tips and are well set but slightly flared. Large yellow eyes are well shaped, set & have that intense frown so typical of this Breed. Young chap of super size for age has broad rounded chest, rounded abdomen & rump, well proportioned muscular legs, gorgeous long toed oval paws have cushion-like pads, expressive tail has some very short stubble down the middle, is broad based, fine, of very good length & tapers to a point. Really super chamois leather feel to body in complete accordance with SOP. Shown in top condition I was utterly blown away by this magnificent lad who strolled out onto the trolley as if he owned it. What a character! It was a great privilege to judge Sphynx on this special day on their rise to Intermediate status & an even greater thrill to see a Sphynx not only get BOV but overall BIS to boot. Heartiest congratulations to you all!

2nd. HOBSON-KELLY’s Ch LEYLA SKYWALKER DEGLI ELFI. 33a27etsx. Female. 4yrs +.

Short broad high cheek-boned wedge set on an elegant neck has a nice strong muzzle, well defined-whisker break, short stubbly whiskers & eyebrows. Profile shows that brow curves back to flat skull at forehead & between ears, stop to short nose is weaker when felt than it appears, super deep level chin but has an untidy bite. Lovely low set wide based ears with muffs & tufts are of very good size, well shaped & covered with fine fur. Gorgeous blue eyes have that naughty Devon expression! Mature queen has slender muscular body of good size & weight, nice broad chest, stands tall on well muscled legs, dainty oval paws, broad based tapering tail is well covered and rexed but could be a tad longer for perfection. Short, soft, fine dense coat covers body, limbs & tummy, has some areas of re-growth but otherwise is well rexed in close waves. A lovely lady with the sweetest of natures & shown in very good condition – she just lost a point or two on her stop.

3rd. ARNOLD’s Ch PAPAVER ANDROMEDA. 33 31s. Female. 20 mths, 2 wks.

AV SH VISITORS ADULT Part A. 8 present.

1st. COLLINS’s CURLU PIPER. Lilac CP LH Selkirk Female. 9 mths, 5 days.

Round head set on a short thick neck is of good breadth, has good width to gently rounded top of head, full cheeks, wide muzzle with well padded whisker pads, curly whiskers & eyebrows. Profile shows rounded forehead, good stop to short broad nose, firm level chin, upper incisors are set at an angle (scissor bite) thus bite is not level. Medium sized ears with long curly furnishings are well shaped & have plenty of width between. Large, round wide open eyes are pale blue in colour. Young lass of acceptable size & weight for age has well shaped & muscled torso, required heavy boning to medium length legs, large round paws, broad based thick plumy tail of medium length has rounded tip. Super coat is quite long, stands away from the body but is dense & silky in texture, has ruff developing and is very well waved at this stage of development & has the desired wild unkempt look. Sweet alert lass in top condition.

2nd. GRIFFITH’s ADTESH ICEWITCH. 33a 14a Female. 10 mths, 4 wks.

Typical pixie face has short, broad high cheek boned wedge set on an elegant neck has a strong muzzle, well defined whisker break, short wavy whiskers & eyebrows. Profile shows rounding to brow, flat skull at forehead, acceptable stop to short nose, firm level chin. Gorgeous jugs with muffs & tufts are of very good size & shape, are low set & well covered. Gorgeous blue eyes have that naughty Devon expression. Young queen, a little small & immature just now but has slender muscular body, broad chest, slender well muscled legs, dainty oval paws, good tail for shape & length is covered in short, soft but rather straight fur. Fairly short soft fine dense coat with rexing coming in quite well but has a number of guard hairs down her spine & on her rump which give an incorrect harsh feel. Utterly adorable, in good physical condition, my compliments to her owner for presenting her so well – she just lost a few points on the guard hairs in her coat.

3rd. CAMM’s DIXYLAN BILLY BUNTER. Male. 40 5. 13 mths, 4 wks.

AV SH VISITORS ADULT Part B. 7 present. This was a class choc-full of quality. I could have done with 4 1sts!

1st. WILLIAMS’s Gd Ch MOLYMEUX BEUXTIFUL. Lilac Burmese Female. 3½ yrs.

2nd.BRUCE-GARDNER’s Ch FRILFORD SILVER FILAGREE. Female. 72 43sq. 3yrs, 2 wks.

Good width to short, blunt wedge, wide slightly flat top of head, large ears with rounded tips & desired forward tilt are well set thus continue the line of the wedge. Profile shows rounding to brow, slightly flat forehead, acceptable depth from brow to lower jaw, well defined break to slightly long nose that has a small bump, good depth to level chin, level bite. Large, lustrous green eyes with dark outline are well spaced apart, well shaped – the upper lids having the required slight slant towards the nose, the lower lids being rather more full, thus have the required expression. Stylish, well balanced mature queen has well shaped body of very good weight and size with desired hard muscular feel, elegant well muscled legs, neat oval paws, tapering tail of medium thickness is of good length thus balances body. Super short coat has satin texture & sheen, medium even shading, the muted brown colour being in the top ¼ of the shaft then shades gradually down into the sparkling silver undercoat with no tarnishing, shading is darker on the spine line then shades down the face & sides, the shading on the tail is darker down the centre then gradually gets paler down the sides with the underside being a sparkling silvery white. She has pale “specs” around her eyes, a mole on the right side of her nose, the leather of which is a pale pink & has a dark outline, has a few leg bars & indeterminate markings on her tummy also brown colour on her hocks. Utterly adorable & shown in splendid condition, I have loved this girl since she was a baby & am delighted to see that she is fulfilling her early promise. Most unlucky to meet winner whose profile was superior.

X2nd SHEPPARD’s CATOMINE JOYOUS JASPER. Singapura Male. 10 mths, 1 wk.

A young man with whom I was most impressed. Lovely rounding to head, stop to nose that has medium salmon coloured leather with complete liner, could have a little more stop, just a little fine in the muzzle still (immaturity), good depth to chin & level bite. Lovely large ears are well shaped & set, deeply cupped & have warm salmon colour on the backs. Fabulous hazel eyes that dominate the face are well shaped, set & have the required dark outline, “cheetah markings” in the corners & paler oatmeal coloured spectacle-like surrounds. Quite mature for his age but a little on the large side, has well shaped lithe muscular body of good, slender muscular legs, neat oval paws with rosy brown pads & dark colour up the heels, very good tail for shape & length has required blunt finish & solid brown coloured tip. Super short, fine, close-lying coat has very good gloss, has warm golden ivory base colour, 2 bands of sepia ticking that extends well down the shaft, well defined inner fore-leg barring, just discernible hind knee barring & a broken necklace of pale yellow. A real charmer shown in top condition that I expect to go all the way when fully mature. Unlucky to meet above two.

3rd. LOVEGROVE’s CH. CHAMORE WILDTHYME. Female 72 42hq. 2 yrs, 10 mths.

Another lovely girl who was most unlucky to meet above three.

AV FOREIGN NEUTER. 5 present.

1st. TAYLOR’s ASWANI MIRANNA KEYS. LaPerm LH FN. 21 mths, 2wks.

Gorgeous mature girl of very good type & super light, airy bouncy coat. Shown in top condition & exceptionally sweet.

2nd. BLOXHAM’s WOOZLES ANAKIN. Cream Sphynx MN. 9 mths, 1 wk.

Gorgeous boy whom I loved as a baby & beginning to fulfil all his early promise. Super head & body type, just lacks the required resistance to the touch at present. Shown in top condition & has the most meltingly sweet temperament. Hope to see him again soon.

3rd. HAAS’s Pr CHINKTONKS CHIKU. 74at FN. 20 mths, 2 wks.

AC BURMESE JUNIOR NEUTER. 3 present.

1st. Dr SAUNDERS’s PAPAGENA YESLOW WOLSEY. Lilac MN. 9 mths, 5 days.

Short wide wedge showing a slight teething pinch still, correct top of head & ears. Profile shows well defined break to slightly long nose, rather a weak chin, level bite. Gorgeous yellow-chartreuse eyes have that unique expression. Very well grown lad for his age & looking quite mature, has well shaped body of good weight with hard muscular feel, shapely limbs, tail of good shape & length is rather thick. Quality coat has desired pink hue, satin texture & sheen, has slight blue contrast on mask & ears. Shown in splendid condition & exceptionally sweet natured, I look forward to seeing him again soon.

2nd. RIDDLE’s OAKFORD SWEET WILLIAM. Cream MN. 11 mths, 2 wks.

Immature head type as yet – looking just a little long & narrow in the wedge today, correct top of head & ears. Profile shows fair break to long nose, super deep level chin. Large lustrous buttercup yellow eyes have typical expression. Quite mature for his age & of very good size, weight & conformation with muscular athletic feel, correct limbs & tail. Quality glossy coat of very good colour has desired “bloom” on rounded areas, has a broken necklace but is otherwise clear coated. Sweetest chap in splendid condition.

3rd. ROBERTS’s BISHOPSTON OLIVER TWIST. Lilac MN. 20 mths, 2 wks.

AC BURMESE SENIOR NEUTER. 2 present.

1st. TRUSCOTT’s UK & Imp GdCh & Pr JANAGAR MISS SAPPHIRE. Blue FN. 7yrs, 3 mths.

Well known lady looking particularly beautiful today & exceptionally sweet. Many congratulations on her BOV win!

2nd. WILLIAMS’s UK & Imp Gd Pr ZAMPETTO LIMITED EDITION. Brown FN. 6yrs, 2mths.

Equally well known lady & looking just as beautiful but not showing as well as usual today for some reason.

AV NOVICE NEUTER. 1 present.

1st. ROBERTSHAW’s SHADOWS SWEETHEART LILY. 72 43psq. FN. 2 ½ yrs.

Fairly short wedge of good width is rather fine in the muzzle making it appear somewhat pointed in shape, good width to rather flat top of head, broad based ears with rounded tips & forward tilt are well set thus continue line of upper part of wedge. Profile shows rounding to brow, flattish forehead, acceptable break to slightly long nose, firm level chin, has a dentition fault in that although the eruptions of the teeth are level, the tips of the top incisors curve inwards behind lower incisors. Expressive large lustrous greenish-yellow eyes are well shaped, set & have dark outline around eyelids. Elegant mature lady of very good size & weight has well shaped body with hard muscular feel, slender muscular legs, neat oval paws, broad based of good shape is fractionally short. Slightly long, close-lying coat with good gloss & silky feel, pale fawn with lilac overtones & metallic sheen mingled with shades of apricot colours in top 1/3rd of shaft shade gradually down into beige & pale apricot silvery undercoat; has two broken necklaces evident. A sweet wriggler in good condition who was happier in her pen.