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GCCF Judge Critique - Shar Chrichton - Southern Counties Cat Club Show 2010

Written by Tina

Friday, 12 February 2010

Southern Counties show January 30th 2010-02-07 Show Report from Shar Crichton

It was very pleasant to be invited again to this well run show this year held in a spacious Leisure centre and to be able to judge and handle some lovely cats that I have never seen before. My thanks to Mrs Barrowman, Ms Deane and the club for the invitation and hospitality and to Jonathan Emery, who kindly came to steward for me. He is an excellent and knowledgeable steward and is an excellent companion and was a tower of strength on the day. Many thanks for your help, Jonathan.

OPEN CLASSES AC Self Persian Premier (Gr Pr)

Imp. Gr Pr Saunder’s PR MYSTERE TURBULENCE

Lovely black male in his prime with excellent cobby physique having total balance in head and body. A large, weighty chap with a broad chest and rounded rump, set on short tree trunk legs which had fat rounded paws. Excellent head type that was broad, well rounded and had tiny ears spaced far apart at the corners. Huge saucer shaped eyes with superb copper colour and lovely bold expression which is so striking in a sound black face. Very short snub nose that had a good stop, shiny black leather and generous size of nostril. Fat chubby cheeks gave his face good width and he had a broad muzzle, a strong chin and a scissor bite with the upper incisors slightly dished. The coat was long and very soft with fluffy trousers, a long frill and a short bushy, well feathered tail. The coat was a shiny black that was very sound and was expertly prepared and a real credit to his owner as I know personally how hard it is to keep a black coat in top show condition. Well done on his presentation.

Reserve Smith’s GR CH and PR TRACYLOOE SONIC

Another very handsome chap that I have met before but unlucky to meet a much younger competitor on the day. He is almost seven years old and is in excellent condition for his age. Body shape was very cobby, of a good weight, solid and well muscled, set on short stocky legs with large fat paws with lovely fluffy feet. Excellent head type which was broad and smooth with well set feathered ears of small size. Large eyes that had orange eye colour that was paler than his competitor and no doubt due to the fact that he was a cat that was just that bit older. Sweet short nose that had a strong nose break, blue nose leather and good nasal openings. The muzzle had plenty of width and he had full cheeks and a strong balanced chin with a scissor bite. The coat was a pale shade of blue and was perfectly prepared with every hair in place. The frill and trousers were fluffy and very soft and he had a short bushy tail. A cat that is worthy of an imperial award and which I was sorry he did not get it on the day but I hope he will do so in time.

Blue or Lilac Tortie and White Adult

1CC and BOB Wilson’s CH TYTHERTON CAN’T BUY MELOVE

A blue cream and white girl with a lovely facial expression and demeanor. She has good body conformation being cobby and well built with a solid frame that was a good weight with well muscled legs and short rounded paws. Round shaped head which was broad and had widely placed small ears that had medium length ear feathers. Very noticeable large, round eyes, very bold, bright and alert, with excellent copper colour, lovely expression and showing two tiny blue tear drops beneath both eyes that were very becoming. Excellent profile with a nose that was short with a strong nose break, a small pink nose leather and nostrils of good size. The face was well patched with blue and cream with a muzzle that was white and broad. She had good cheek width and a balanced strong cream chin with a level scissor bite. The underside of the body was clean white and she had a cream patch on her back and on her sides. The coat was long, silky and soft but not at its fullest at this time of year but in good condition and sparkling, with a frill and lovely fluffy trousers. The tail was fully coloured and was short and very bushy. A girl with a lovely friendly nature and who was well presented.

2 Cooke’s FIRANTY DONNATELLA I

loved this little blue cream and white girl who was so pretty and delightful but who missed out on the day due to lack of maturity and the fact that she still looks like a kitten. I deliberated hard and long for some time before making my choice. On another day the decision could well be reversed. She had a cobby body shape, firm and solid with a rounded rump and short dumpy legs with well rounded paws. Excellent head type which had width and neat well placed ears that had lovely long white ear feathers. Beautiful round eyes of large size and showing eye colour that is still muddy and changing but which I am sure will be a brilliant copper colour when settled. Short snub nose with a strong stop and a small blue nose leather with full size nostrils. Fat chubby cheeks with broad width of muzzle, a good level bite and a firm chin. The face was very prettily marked with blue and white on her cheeks while the body was mainly white with white legs that had coloured spots on all four feet. She had a cream patch over her shoulders and a blue patch on the left hand side of the body. The coat was soft and very clean with a fully coloured blue and cream tail that was short and fluffy. Show preparation was excellent and she had a delightful sweet nature.

Bi-Coloured Adult, Male

Best of Breed Ambler’s GR CH TYTHERTON RALPH LAUREN

On getting my catalogue, I note that I have seen and admired this red and white boy before although it has been some time since I judged him last. He has continued to develop with style and has grown into an impressive chap. A large boy, well grown, with a solid frame that was a good weight and was very cobby in shape. He has a broad chest and a well rounded rump supported on low set, strong, well muscled legs with large round paws. Broad skull which gave his face excellent width. Rounded forehead and small low set ears placed far apart on the head. Shapely large round eyes that had a lovely soft expression and deep orange colour and which were without doubt his best facial feature. Very short up-turned nose had a strong break and a full pink nose leather with good size nasal openings. Well formed muzzle and full cheeks with a good scissor bite. Firm chin which I would have liked to be stronger for perfection and for better facial balance which was not helped by the fact that he has already great head width. Lovely soft, full and very long coat which was not at its densest at this time of year but nevertheless in sparkling condition with a good frill, fluffy trousers and a very short bushy red tail. The face was attractively patched with red areas around the base of his ears and white over the lower face. The body was mainly white with a white bib and underside and the red areas were a rich shade of red with a large red patch on his rump. A very handsome cat with the loveliest of expressions and a real gentleman when handled, shown with impeccable presentation.

1CC Sander’s CHERMICICAN BORN TO BOOGIE

A large cream and white bicolour boy, fully mature who was very sturdy, strong boned and had an extremely cobby body of large size and heavy weight, supported by thick short legs. Very broad head shape, extremely masculine, with good spacing between the ears which were small and had long white ear feathers. Bold eyes of good size and round shape and which had rich copper colour. Flat profile with a very short nose, strong nose break and a full size pink nose leather. Well formed muzzle with plenty of width and well developed cheeks. Strong muscular chin balanced the upper part of the face and he had a level scissor bite. The face was mainly white with a fully cream chin and cream patches below both ears while the body was totally white on his back and he had a fully coloured short, cream tail that was well furnished. The coat was not very long as he was not in full coat but he had a good frill and fluffy trousers and what he had was soft, clean and well prepared. The tail was short and bushy and in balance with the body length. A well presented exhibit with good show manners.

Bi-Coloured Adult, Female

1 CC Henderson’s MAVOURNEEN HOCUS POCUS

A young adult black and white girl, just over a year old, with pleasing type and who was most appealing when handled as she squeaked throughout her examination when being judged! A very feminine girl who was very cobby in shape, with compact build and dainty with it. She had a shapely body with good bone, low body shape with well rounded rump and short squat legs that had lovely well feathered paws. Head was well balanced with rounded forehead and an apple face with pleasing expression. Ears were small and set well apart. Saucer shaped eyes with fabulous deep copper colour that won me over with her bold and bright expression. Short snub nose had a decent break and full size nose leather. Fat chubby cheeks and a muzzle that was developing well. A muscular formed chin that was strong and deep and she had a scissor bite. The coat was long full and dense and she had fluffy trousers and a long frill and a tail that was short, well clothed and fully black. The face was mainly white but nicely marked with some black spots on the forehead and muzzle. The upper part of her back was a sound black and she had a low placed thin white collar and white on her lower back region. Her two front paws were white and she had white socks on her hind paws. A well groomed exhibit with a delightful friendly temperament.

2 Lovesy’s PERSILUS RENATA

Another very cobby black and white girl who was a little older, well grown with a solid feel to body and limbs. She had good boning and sturdy short legs supporting her well rounded body shape. Very broad top of head with neat ears spaced well apart. Round eyes which were fairly large and could have been bolder for perfection and had acceptable orange eye colour and a pleasing sweet facial expression. Very short nose with a strong stop and a sweet black and pink nose leather that had tiny nostrils that I would have preferred to be larger. The muzzle was firm and white and the cheeks were fairly full. The chin was white, strong and firm and her bite was slightly undershot. Her coat was dense and full and felt a little woolly in texture but it was a very good black shade over her head and body. Her bib was white and she had fully clothed trousers and a short bushy tail. A very sweet exhibit when handled.

Brown, Blue, Chocolate and Lilac Tabby Kitten

1 and BOB Heath’s CATAROSA SWEET TALKING GUY

A brown tabby boy with good persian type. Cobby body that was well grown, muscular with a broad chest and a rounded rump region set on short stocky legs. Wide top of head with well set ears that were neat and had long ear furnishings. Expressive eyes that were large and round in shape and had orange eye colour that was still not set and showing a very slight green rim in the hall lights. Short snub nose had a strong break and a pink nose leather that was not fully edged with brown but showing good size nasal openings. The cheeks were filling out well, the muzzle was well spotted and he had a strong chin and a scissor bite. Tabby markings on the face and head were very clear showing a distinct ‘M’ on his forehead, good pencilling on his cheeks and excellent black head lines running over the top of head. The coat was a rich copper colour with dense black lines visible. He had a good butterfly over the shoulders and classic tabby markings on his flanks but with his long length of coat it was hard to see three spine lines running down his back. He had a hint of a necklace and some spots visible on his tummy and slight barring on his limbs. The tail was short and well furnished with a hint of tabby rings along its length. A well behaved boy when handled.

AC Exotic SH Self Kitten

1 and BOB Basey-Fisher’s BIBOUKATZ XOTIC DIVA

A five month old blue kitten with huge bush baby eyes that had excellent copper colour and lovely bold expression. Well grown baby with a firm solid body, cobby shaped and set low on the legs. Rounded head with good width and with ears that were sitting a little proud at present and which hopefully she will grow into. Lovely fat cheeks and a well rounded forehead. The nose was short with a strong stop and was of even width. A firm chin balanced the face, the muzzle was developing and she had a scissor bite. The tail was short and thick with just a hint of tabby rings at present which hopefully will disappear in time. The coat was lovely, dense and very plush and exactly what an exotic cat should have. It felt soft and stood out well from the body and was a mid shade of blue. A sweet little soul who handled very well.

AC Tabby, Smoke or Cream Cameo and White Kitten, Male

1 and BOB Wilson’s TYTHERTON WHATSNOT TOLOVE

An eight month old pretty blue tabby and white kitten who had excellent bone conformity, of a good weight and size for his age. Very cobby frame that was solid and firm, having a well rounded rump and set on short thick legs. He had neat ears which had medium length white ear furnishings, sited far apart on his head which had good width and was well rounded and smooth. The eyes were large and round with very muddy eye colour that is very promising and should be deepest copper later. The cheeks were filling out well and he had a short nose with a strong nose break and a small pink nose leather with tiny nostrils that I would have liked to be larger. The chin was firm and muscular and he had a scissor bite. Tabby patches were blue over a beige agouti ground and he had tabby on the top of his head and a single spectacle encircling his left eye. The lower face was white and the body and underside were also mainly white with some small tabby patches. The coat was long and very soft with fluffy trousers and a good frill and was well presented. The tail was bushy and short and showing a hint of tabby rings. A well mannered boy who was happy to be handled.

2 Rignall’s RIGNOLLA FRANKIE

A brown tabby and white kitten who was a good size for his young age of four months. Body shape was cobby and had good boning with plenty of width across the rump and was set on short sturdy legs. Good head width which had a slight head bump at present. Neat ears with long white ear feathers were sited far apart and had tabby edges to the ear tips. The eyes were large and little more oval in shape than rounded and had promising muddy eye colour. A very short nose had a strong stop and a small pink nose leather. The cheeks were filling out well and he had a strong chin and a scissor bite. The face was mainly white with a tabby patch over the left hand side of the head. Tabby markings were a distinct black on a rich sable agouti ground and was clearly visible in a large patch over his shoulders. The coat was long, soft and in good condition and he had a fully feathered short coloured tail with faint tabby rings. A happy kitten when handled.

AC Tabby, Smoke or Cameo and White Kitten, Female

1 Rignall’s RIGNOLLA BILLIE JEAN

A very pretty tortie tabby and white kitten of the same age as the four month old boy and possibly his litter sister. She has pleasing type with a sweet facial expression and had pretty tabby markings overlaid with red tortie colours. Good head width which had a slight head bump and having neat ears , the left one red and tabby and the right one totally white and both spaced well apart on top. Sweet short snub nose had a strong stop. The eyes were fairly large and round and had promising muddy eye colour that should be a good copper shade later. There was an inverted white chevron over her nose and she had red on her muzzle and a white chin which was firm and balanced. The cheeks were well filled and she had a good scissor bite. Body shape was cobby and compact and the legs were short and firm with short rounded paws. Coat length was good and having a soft texture and fluffy trousers and underside. The back was mainly white with a large red patch on her right flank and a good tabby patch on the left body side. The underside was pure white and she had a fully feathered short tail with strong tabby rings. A sweet soul who was a little poser when handled.

Pewter / Blue Pewter Neuter

1 PC and BOB Abbott’s PR TAMOSAH FIREFLY

A very heavy solid black pewter cat who was well grown with excellent boning, cobby shaped that was well coupled with short well muscled legs. Strong broad head that was smooth and well rounded with open type. Widely spaced ears that were well furnished and small. Huge, round orange eyes with an excellent pleasing expression. Nose of medium length had a shallow nose break and a full nose leather that was a little pale and outlined with black. The chin was deep and balanced the upper part of his face and he had a broad muzzle, full cheek width and a scissor bite. The body was silvery white and was fairly evenly shaded with black giving him a black pewter mantle over his back while his chin, bib and underside were a silvery white. The face and his frill were silvery white and lightly tipped with black while his tail was short and well furnished. He had some light seasonal tarnishing on his back which was not considered to be bad enough to withhold his award as he was otherwise well presented and had impeccable manners when handled.

Golden Persian Neuter

BOB Peachey’s IMP GR PR CASHEL HEADBOY

A very mature golden boy with excellent head width that was broad and well rounded having well spaced ears of small size. The muzzle was broad and he had acceptable cheek width and a medium length nose that had a shallow nose break with a truly brick red nose leather that is not often seen on the bench and which well outlined with seal brown. He had very large eyes that were well rounded and with deep blue green eye colour, rimmed with brown and with a lovely expression. The chin was firm and he had a scissor bite but with some incisors missing which is not unexpected in a cat of his age. Body shape was cobby, set low on short thick legs and he had a long, full coat that had a long frill and a short well furnished tail. The chin, ear feathers and underside of the body were a pale apricot shade while the undercoat on his back, flanks, head and tail were apricot deepening to gold. His back was covered with a rich warm golden shade tipped with black that was slightly heavier at the base of his trunk and down the upper part of his tail. The legs had lovely, long feathered paws with solid seal brown on their undersides and with seal brown paw pads. A truly handsome boy who was a gentleman when handled.

MISCELLANEOUS CLASSES AC Persian Non-Self Breeders Adult

1 Wilson’s TYTHERTON CAN’T BUY MELOVE

2 Sander’s CHERMICICAN BORN TO BOUGIE

3 Ediker’s LAZANE GIGI

A very cobby tortie with lovely typy features and a nicely patched face.

AC Persian Non-Self Adult not bred by exhibitor

A class full of quality cats with all exhibits entered worthy of placings.

1 Ambler’s GR CH TYTHERTON RALPH LAUREN

2 Fisher’s GR CH SHEERBLISS ENCHANTEDLAYDEE

A tortie smoke exotic girl with lovely type. She had a well rounded head of good width with tiny well set ears spaced far apart. Full cheeks and a well rounded forehead. Sweet snub nose with a good stop and well formed nose leather. A firm balanced red chin and a broad muzzle gave balance to the lower facial area and she had a perfect level bite. . Round eyes of good size had deep copper colour and with a sweet gentle expression. Body shape was cobby, of medium size set low on short thick legs which had well rounded paws. Her tail was short and thick and balanced the body length. The coat was dense, plush and with a soft texture, standing out well from the body and the silvery undercoat was clearly visible and contrasted with the coloured tortie areas of black and red shades on the top coat. A little poppet when handled.

3 Davis’s NABOO PHOENIX RISING

Another lovely exotic, a red tabby and white, who had a chunky solid body set low on the leg. Excellent head physique and with large eye that had lovely promising muddy eye colour. Good tabby markings especially on his head and lovely fat cheeks. The coat was dense and stood out well from the body and he had a thick short fat tail that was very well ringed. Promising boy who had a delightful expression and good temperament.

4 Forster’s POPUP SALTAN PEPPER

A very handsome black and white exotic boy with eyes that were large and had fabulous eye colour. Inverted white chevron on the face, white bib and a strong chin. Very short nose, sweet pink nose leather, fat cheeks and a strong chin. Coat not at its fullest at present and lying a little flat at this time of year as he was moulting but was a sound shiny black and sparkling white. A little wriggler when handled but gentle natured with good show manners.

AC Persian Limit Neuter

1 Heath’s CH SHIMBA JUBILATION

A large well built blue boy, with a very thick coat that felt somewhat woolly and could have had better preparation. It was sound and a pleasing shade of blue. Excellent broad top of head with neat ears well placed on top and with medium length ear feathers. Large eyes with good orange eye colour and bold expression. Very short nose with a strong nose break and full blue nose leather. Strong chin, broad muzzle and a rather undershot bite which was disappointing to see. Cobby body, set low on short thick legs. Full short bushy tail. Nice temperament.

AV SLH Non Breeders Kitten Male

1 Nevin’s MORNAT MR PERFECTION

A very lovely seal pointed ragdoll boy with a superb nature. Excellent physique, long and muscular with a broad chest and with a wide top of head with a flat plane and good width between the medium size ears which had well rounded tips. Rounded muzzle and full cheeks with a firm chin and a level bite. The nose was of medium length and had a gentle dip at the nasal bridge and was slightly retrousee at the tip. Large eyes had beautiful deep blue colour set slightly oblique and with a lovely expression. Good mask of seal brown, soft coat of medium length with a good ruff and was of beige shade with slight shadiness on his back. The tail was long and very bushy and tapered towards the tip. A very cuddly boy who was a real delight to handle and who was so friendly and happy.

2 Butler’s COONFLAKES SHEREKHAN

A red classic tabby and white maine coon A well grown boy of five months of age with a solid rectangular frame that was long and muscular ending with a square shaped rump. Fairly long neck and strong legs with good boning and large rounded paws with short tufts. Medium length head with tall open ears of large size that had short tufts, pale ear feathering and sitting high on the head. Good profile line with a uniform width nose that had a shallow curve at the nasal bridge and a firm chin with a well developed square muzzle. High cheek bones were developing and he had a good level bite. Fully round eyes with yellowish colour were well spaced far apart and had a slightly oblique setting in the face. The tail was long and well furnished, flowing and reaching easily to the shoulders and tapering gently towards the tip. The coat was short on the head and neck and longer and shaggy and glossy over the body and a frontal ruff was starting to develop. The coat had good tabby markings of rich red overlying a bright apricot agouti ground colour and pristine white regions. Tabby lines were distinct on the head, limbs and back and the tail had several tabby rings. The muzzle and bib were white and he had a white moustache, a white patch between his front legs and all four feet had white socks. A well behaved exhibit with gentle temperament shown in good condition.

3 Watson’s ISADORYOU FIRE ANDICE

A red silver classic tabby and white kitten of five months of age. Correct rectangular body shape of good length and size for his age. Square shaped rump and a fairly long neck with strong limbs in proportion to the body size. Head of medium length and with tall ears that were well feathered, open at the base and with short silver ear tufts. Uniform width nose had a slight concave curve at the nasal bridge and with a full formed nose leather. Full round eyes with golden orange eye colour which were set slightly oblique and were spaced well apart. Good square muzzle already developed and the cheeks were filling out and the bite was level. Tabby markings on the head and body were very distinct, showing a butterfly over the shoulders and stripes down his sides and were a warm red overlying a silver agouti ground while his bib, underside and feet were a silvery white. The coat was very soft, with a shiny topcoat and was shorter over the head and neck. He had a frontal ruff already developed and the belly fur was fuller and the breeches and legs displayed clear tabby barring. His tail was of good length reaching to the shoulders and was well furnished and flowing, with tabby rings and tapering slightly at the tip. Show temperament was excellent and he was well presented.

AV SLH Non Breeders Kitten Female

1 Davie’s COONFLAKES TEQUILA SUNRISE

A very lovely tortie tabby kitten who was only three months old but already with an excellent physique having a well grown body that was firm and solid and having a rectangular body shape, square ended rump and good body length. Strong well muscled legs with large paws that had short tufts. Medium head length of correct proportions and with a uniform width nose that had a shallow concave curve at the nasal bridge and a full pink nose leather. Tall ears that were open at the base were fully feathered and had good ear tufts rising from the pointed tips. She already had a well developed square muzzle which was pleasing to see in a kitten of this age. The cheeks were fairly full and she had a balanced chin and a level bite. The eyes were round and full with yellowish eye colour and had a slightly oblique setting and circled with distinct pale spectacles. The coat colours on head and body were bright and the coat had dense black markings over a warm copper agouti ground and overlaid with tortie shades of red. Tabby pattern was excellent everywhere with head lines, butterfly , necklaces and good tabby spots on her underside. The tail was long and well feathered and was fully coloured with signs of tabby rings and was full, flowing and tapered towards the tip. A promising kitten with a sweet temperament. I really liked her.

2 Nutley’s SHWECHINTHE DARCIA

A lilac cream birman baby of five months of age with good type who had a firm body that was well muscled. Still with plenty of time to do some more growing, she had legs of medium length and which had short rounded paws. God width of head, rounded in shape with a medium length nose that had the correct profile line having a slight dip at the nasal bridge, a full formed pinkish lilac nose leather and a firm chin. The cheeks had good width for a babe and were still filling out and she had a level bite. Her ears were of medium size and were well placed on the head and her almost round eyes had mid blue eye colour and a sweet birman expression. The coat was lovely and clear and was very soft and silky and was a pale of white magnolia shade. The mask was filling out well and was clearly showing lilac and shades of cream in a definite blaze running down her nose. The points on the limbs were very pale and it was difficult to see whether the colours were present on all four legs. However, her feet were very clean and pristine white and the socks and gauntlets appeared to be almost matching but it was hard to see the limit edge of her gloves as the fur next to them was so pale. The lilac cream tail was in proportion to the body length and was well furnished.

3 Parks-Young and Leonard-Smith MIAKIRA PAPVER DULCE

A well grown, substantial and well clothed Siberian girl. Short broad wedge shaped head with low set broad cheekbones. Medium size ears set wide apart and with a medium length coat that was very dense and had a long full ruff and a well furnished tail.

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