Essex Cat Club
11th April 2009
Judge Sandra Woodley
My thanks to the Essex team for their kind invitation to judge at this popular show, there was a lovely Easter theme with Easter eggs and bunnies for the winners. My entry was first class and I must thank Sarah Sellman for coming just to steward for me
ASIAN TABBY KITTEN Female 1 entered
1 BOB Kenny’s ELANAY ANASTACIA BROWN (72 45q) 22/09/08 F
Pretty black ticked tabby with BCR of very good weight and size for her 7 months, She has a firm, muscular body with rounded chest and straight back. Her limbs are elegant and proportionate with neat oval paws. Good tail for shape,being of medium thickness, tapering to a rounded tip and balancing her body. Gently rounded top of head and well spaced large ears that are wide at the base with rounded tips and are set with a slight forward tilt their outer edge following the line of her wedge. She has large lustrous yellow chartreuse of good shape and set with the top line slanting towards her nose and a fuller more rounded bottom lid and are set wide apart giving her a lovely expression. In profile she has a distinct nosebreak, straight nose, firm level chin and bite. She has a short broad wedge that narrows to a blunt muzzle but shows a slight pinch jaw hinge today. Her coat is a little long but lies well and shows two clear bands of warm seal brown ticking on a creamy beige ground. She has an M on her forehead with attractive pencilling on her cheeks and pale spectacles with dark mascara. She has bars on her front legs and smudges on her knees, a broken necklace and solid tip to her tail. A very confident baby who enjoyed our cuddles and just needs to grow into her ears.
ASIAN SMOKE/BURMILLA KITTEN Female 2 entered
1 BOB Crow & Goss’s KAGURA OPALESQUE (72 45psq) 15/08/08 F
Most gorgeous Caramel Tortie Burmilla with a heavy well muscled body with rounded chest and straight back, elegant limbs and neat oval paws. Her tail is of medium thickness and tapers to a rounded tip and balances her body. She has gentle rounding to her top of head with well spaced correctly shaped ears that have a broad base and rounded tips and are set with a slight forward tilt their outer line following the outline of her wedge. In profile she has good depth to her head with a distinct break to her short straight nose, her chin is firm and level and she has a level bite. Her wedge is short and broad and narrows to a blunt muzzle with good width at the jaw hinge. She has large lustrous yellow eyes that have very good shape and set with the top line slanting towards the nose and a fuller more rounded lower lid, set wide apart giving a lovely Asian expression. Her coat is longer than ideal at present but is sleek and close lying and of a cool toned bluish fawn already showing evidence of a metallic sheen with shades of apricot s over a pale silvery ground. She has a scarab on her forehead, pale spectacles and darker mascara. If I could have fitted her in my pocket she would have been coming home with me! An excellent example of the breed with a lovely nature and shown in tip top condition.
2 Kennys ARABOTH SAPPHIRINE (72 43s) F 14/11/08
Another lovely baby girl, being a black silver shaded of very good weight, feeling firm and muscular with a nicely rounded chest and straight back, elegant limbs and neat oval paws. Her tail is of medium thickness, is well shaped and tapers to a paintbrush tip and balances her body. She has gentle rounding to her top of head with well spaced correctly shaped ears that have a broad base and rounded tips and are set with a slight forward tilt their outer line following the outline of her wedge. In profile she has good depth to her head with a distinct break to her short straight nose. Firm level chin and level bite. She has a short broad wedge narrowing to a blunt muzzle with very good width at the jaw hinge. Large lustrous greeny yellow eyes that have good set with the top line slanting towards the nose and a fuller more rounded lower lid, set wide apart giving her a lovely expression. Very nice texture to her coat that has an even black mantle over a sparkling silver base. She has an M to her forehead, dark mascara around her eyes and pencilling in her cheeks and a ghost rings on her tail, with colour extending up her heels. A lovely baby with a sweet temperament.
BROWN BURMESE KITTEN (2 entered)
1 BOB Pearmans SANLIS SAMARA (27) 15/11/08 F
Reminding me so much of her Mum, this dear little brown girl was really enjoying her day out. At just 5 months old she has a firm muscular body that is of very good weight, her legs are slender and proportionate with neat spoon shaped paws. Pleasing shape to medium thick tail which has a paintbrush tip and balances. She has a gently rounded top of head with good width between her medium sized ears that have a broad base, rounded tips and are set with a slight forward tilt, their outer lines following the outline of her upper wedge. Her wedge is short and wide and narrows to a blunt muzzle with good width at the jaw hinge. In profile her head has good depth, with a gently rounded brow and distinct break to her short straight nose, she has a strong chin that is level. Her eyes are large, lustrous and a muddy yellow at present where the colour is developing. They are well set well apart with the topline slanting towards her nose and a fuller more rounded lid giving her a super Burmese look but with that slightly shocked expression Burmese babies have. Her coat is kittenish in texture (as one would expect) but it lays well and is a pale slightly cool seal brown. A beautifully balanced kitten with a delightful temperament and shown in lovely condition.
2 DULCAMARA ANNABELINDA (27) 24/07/08 F
Promising brown girl of good type with a strong body of very good weight with rounded chest and straight back , elegant slender legs with neat spoon shaped paws. Her tail is of good length and thickness and tapers to a paintbrush tip. She has gently rounded top of head with well set medium sized ears that are of good shape and set on a broad base with rounded tips and have a slight forward tilt. Her wedge is short and broad with a blunt muzzle that is just looking a little pinched at the jaw hinge today (teething??) and she has a level bite. She has a pleasing profile with a gentle nose break, short nose that just rolls of a little, strong firm chin. Her eyes are large, lustrous and yellow chartreuse and are of the desired shape and set with the topline slanting towards her nose and a fuller more rounded lower lid, they are set well apart giving her that special Burmese look. Her coat satiny in texture and is a lovely warm seal brown but is just a little long and lays well. A sweet confident kitten who enjoyed a cuddle and was unlucky to meet my winner today!
BLUE BURMESE KITTEN (1 entered)
1 BOB Harmons MERINDA SHULA (27a) 10/08/08 F
Super type to this blue kitten who was calling her head off and desperately trying to tempt the chocolate boy next door into her pen – he looked a little confused! Of very good weight but I felt she could be a bit bigger for her age. She has a rounded chest and straight back, with elegant slender limbs and neat spoon shaped paws, her tail is of medium thickness, tapers to a paintbrush tip and balanced to her shoulder. She has gentle rounding to her top of head with well spaced correctly shaped ears that have a broad base and rounded tips and are set with a slight forward tilt their outer line following the outline of her wedge. In profile she has and bite. Her wedge is short, broad and narrows to a blunt muzzle. She has large lustrous yellow eyes that have good shape and set with the top line slanting towards the nose and a fuller more rounded lower lid, set wide apart giving a lovely Burmese expression. Her coat is short, close fitting and of a medium blue with some silvering appearing on her head, ears and paws. A very promising kitten in lovely condition who should have a bright future.
AV Foreign Maiden Adult 4 entered 2 absent
1 Leggetts YESSO MIRIANDER (73 41bs) 13/06/08 F
Most beautiful classic tabby Ocicat, she has an elegant graceful body, strong sturdy legs with compact oval paws and long proportionate tail. Longish modified wedge with wide top and large ears set well apart, square muzzle with a strong chin and level bite. Her profile shows a gentle rise from nose to brow with a slight dip at eye line. Well set ears with gently rounded tips and tufts and set at the desired 45%. She has large almond shaped eyes that are angled slightly upwards giving her a lovely expression. Her coat is short, satiny close lying coat that has a healthy sheen and showing clear blue tabby markings on a mushroom ground. Her pattern is beautiful with unbroken lines down her spine to her tail with a butterfly effect on her back and oysters on her flanks. She has rings on her tail that has a solid blue tip, bars on all four limbs and a spotty tummy She has an M on her forehead, pencilling on her cheeks and a pleasing mascara effect around her eyes. A lovely girl with a sweet disposition.
2 Chisnalls PUREBLISS KUDOS (76b 30) 23/05/08 M
This snow spotted Bengal had a medium sleek well muscled body that rises to the rump with proportionate legs and large rounded paws. His tail is thick and even with a rounded tip and carried low. His head forms a broad medium wedge is longer that it is wide with high cheekbones and rounded contours. In profile he has a gentle curve to his nose which is large with a broad muzzle and pronounced whisker pads, a firm level chin with a level bite. His eyes are large almost round in shape and a deep blue in colour and set with a slight slant towards the base of his ears. He has a short and dense coat with charcoal grey spots on an ivory base giving the appearance that coat has a pearl dusting. He has good facial markings with a very pale muzzle, ‘M’ on forehead, pencil lines on cheeks, chin strap and vertical streaks over head, his eyes, nose and lips are outlined in black. He has broken lines and spots on his legs and rings on tail. A very attractive boy with a lovely temperament and shown in excellent condition.
AV Asian Adult 5 entered
1 Crow & Goss CH KAGURA KATISHA (72 45q) 23/11/05 F
Classy black ticked tabby with Burmese colour restriction. A mature lady with a well muscled medium length body that has a gently rounded chest and a straight back with elegant limbs and neat oval paws. Her tail is of medium thickness and tapers to a rounded tip and balances. Gently rounded dome with very good width between her medium sized ears that are broad at the base, have rounded tips and are set with a slight forward tilt, their outer line following the line of her wedge. She has good depth to her head which shows a gently rounded brow with a distinct nosebreak, short straight nose and strong level chin and a level bite. She has a short broad wedge that narrows to a blunt muzzle with good width at jaw hinge. Her eyes are large, lustrous and pale yellow chartreuse and of the correct shape and set with gentle rounding to the top line that slants towards her nose and a fuller more rounded lower lid, set wide apart giving her a lovely expression. Beautiful texture to her coat which is just a fraction long but is glossy and close lying and shows 2 bands of a warm seal brown on a creamy beige ground, with colour on her heels and bars on her legs. She has an M on her forehead, pale spectacles with attractive dark mascara and a solid tip to her tail. A super girl with a lovely temperament and shown in excellent condition.
2 Chapmans KAGURA AUREOLE (68q) 06/09/07 F
Super type to this brown Tiffanie girl – she looked just like a Burmese in longer coat. She has a lithe well muscled body of good weight and size with a straight back and rounded chest, proportionate elegant legs with neat spoon shaped paws. Her tail is of medium thickness and tapers to a rounded tip and just balances. Gently rounded top to her head with very good width between her medium sized ears that have a broad base and rounded tips and are set with a slight forward tilt, their outer line following the line of her wedge. In profile she has good depth to her head, with gently rounded brow with a distinct nosebreak, short straight nose and strong level chin and a level bite. Her wedge is short and wide and narrows to a blunt muzzle with good width at jaw hinge. She has large lustrous yellow eyes of the correct shape and set with gentle rounding to the top line that slants towards her nose and a fuller more rounded lower lid, set wide apart giving her super expression. Beautiful texture to her warm rich seal brown coat that is fine, silky and short to medium in length and lies flat to the body and flows down her sides and flanks. I would like to see more of a ruff and breeches at this stage but she has a moderate plume and tiny ear tufts and furnishings. A sweet gentle girl who just needs to mature.
3 Alger Streets TYPHA OLOROSO (72b) F 10/08/07
Pretty chocolate self girl with a petite elegant body with rounded chest and straight back, her legs are slender with neat spoon shaped paws. Her tail is thicker than ideal and just short to balance. Slightly flat top of head with good width between medium ears of good shape and reasonable set. They are broad at the base with gently rounded tips and set with a slight forward tilt, their outer line following the outline of her face, she was however, holding them a little upright today. In profile I would like more depth to her head but she has a rounded brown with an acceptable nosebreak, but the nose is a fraction long and slopes away, her chin is firm and level. Short wide wedge with reasonable width at the jaw hinge. Correct shape to her yellow eyes that have the topline slanting towards her nose and a fuller more rounded lower line. Sleek close fitting warm rich chestnut coat is almost clear and not quite coloured to the roots. A very sweet girl with a lovely temperament.
AV Foreign Kitten (14 weeks – 6 months) 4 entered 2 absent
1 Kennys ARABOTH SAPPHIRINE
2 Bloxhams WOOZLES CALL MEMADDY (84 31a) 03/11/08 F
At just 5 month old this Sphynx baby showed the confidence of an old hand!! She has a medium length body that feels firm and muscular with a broad, rounded chest and rump with proportionate legs with oval paws and long slender toes. Her tail balances her body and has medium thick base that tapers to the tip. Her head forms a modified wedge with rounded contours with prominent cheekbones and whisker pads. Her muzzle is strong with a somewhat roman nose and little evidence of a stop. She has a strong chin and level bite. Her ears are large and open at the base with rounded tips. She has large and lemon shaped eyes that slant slightly upwards. Her skin is covered by a very fine down with covering of thicker covering on the backs of her ears. A very sweet kitten with a lovely temperament.
AV Foreign Kitten (6 – 9 months) 3 entered
1 Crow & Goss KAGURA OPALESQUE
2 Kennys ELANAY ANASTACIA BROWN
3 Morris AKATOFARR ASTRAKHAN FUDGE (33a31d) 17/07/08 F
Red bicolour Devon Rex kitten with that exclusive Devon pixie look. She has a lithe well muscled body, with slender proportionate limbs and neat oval paws and a long tapering tail that balances. Her head forms a short wide wedge with characteristic high cheek bones, strong chin, level bite with a distinct stop and a strong muzzle . Her ears are large set low and wide apart tapering to rounded tips. In profile she has a flattish top to head with a curved brow, moderate stop and short nose. Her large oval eyes are set wide apart giving her a super expression. She is well covered with a short dense coat that is soft in texture and well waved with lovely crinkly whiskers. She was a little tense and told us in no uncertain terms when she’d had enough.
AV Foreign Neuter 4 entered
1 Wiggins FIRSTCHOICE CANDY CLAWS (76 30) 24/03/06 FN
A mature lady with a medium long body, which feels firm with excellent muscle tone. She has strong proportionate legs and large rounded paws. Good length to her tail which is thick and even, carried low and with a rounded tip. Typical Bengal head looking correctly small in proportion to her body with a broad medium wedge with rounded contours, high cheek bones. She has a good profile showing a gentle curve from forehead to bridge of nose, then straight to tip. Her nose is large and broad and she has a broad muzzle and pronounced whisker pads, a firm level chin with a level bite. Medium sized ears are wide at base and rounded at tips. She has large sparkling green eyes that are almond shaped and slanted towards the base of the ear. Her coat is short dense, soft and luxurious and shows clear spots on a golden rufus ground showing lovely glitter. Excellent facial markings with a very pale muzzle, ‘M’ on forehead, pencil lines on cheeks, chin straps and vertical streaks over head. Broken lines and spots on legs, rings on tail and spots on tummy. A nice purry girl who was a pleasure to judge.
2 Lees GR PR KALUKIKATZ ARABESQUE (76 20) 01/03/05 FN
Another very nice Bengal girl, this one a marble – she has a sleek well muscled body with level back and broad gently rounded chest and with strong proportionate limbs with large rounded paws. Very good tail for shape and thickness, it is carried low and has a rounded tip. Attractive Bengal head that is just small in proportion to her body. Her medium wedge shows rounded contours and high cheek bones. In profile she shows a gentle curve from forehead to bridge of nose, slight concave curve towards the nose leather. She has a large broad nose with a broad muzzle and pronounced whisker pads. Her chin is firm, level with a level bite. Medium sized ears are wide at base and rounded at tips. She has large clear hazel green eyes that are almond shaped and slanted towards the base of the ear giving the desired wild expression. Her coat is short and dense with a silky texture and shows swirls and streaks on a rich bright golden toned ground with distinct glittering visible on back and sides. She has an M on her forehead, mascara effect to eyes surrounded by lighter spectacles, defined pencilling on her cheeks and a chin strap, a double necklace, broken bracelets and spots on legs, rings on her tail. Shown in lovely condition with a sweet temperament.
3 Harbottle-Sears KARESAMA SILVER SEAPRINCE (72 43bsq) 01/11/07 MN
Chocolate silver shaded boy with Burmese Colour Restriction of good size and weight with an elegant well muscled body with rounded chest and straight back. He has slender proportionate limbs with neat oval paws, good length and thickness to his tail that tapers to a rounded tip and balances. He has a slightly flat top of head with well spaced correctly shaped ears of good shape that are set on a broad base with rounded tips and slight forward tilt. His profile shows good depth to his head with an acceptable nose break, straight nose, slightly shallow firm chin, level bite. He has a short broad wedge that narrows to a blunt muzzle. His large lustrous yellow chartreuse eyes are well set with the top line slanting towards his nose and a fuller more rounded lower lid and are set wide apart. Beautiful short, glossy, close lying coat shows a rich warm chestnut brown shading down the hair shaft to a silvery ground. He has an M on his forehead, pale spectacles and mascara round his eyes, attractive pencilling in his cheeks, a broken necklace, half bars on his front legs and smudges on his knees. A well behaved lad who was a pleasure to judge.
AV Foreign Limit Neuter 4 entered
1 Wiggins FIRSTCOICE CANDY CLAWS
2 Zagnis TYPHA BROWNIE (72b) 07/06/08 MN
Good size and weight to this chocolate self lad, he has an elegant well muscled body with rounded chest and straight back, with proportionate slender limbs with neat oval paws. Good length and thickness to his tail that tapers to a rounded tip and is a fraction short to balance. He has a gently rounded top of head with well spaced correctly shaped ears of good shape that are set on a broad base with rounded tips and slight forward tilt. In profile he has acceptable depth to his head with a gentle nose break, straight nose, firm chin and level bite. He has a medium broad wedge that narrows to a blunt muzzle. Excellent colour to his large lustrous yellow eyes that have good set with the top line slanting towards the nose and a fuller more rounded lower lid, set wide apart. Lovely texture to his warm toned chestnut brown coat which is short, glossy and close lying and just shows some paler shading at the roots and a sprinkling of white hairs. A happy young lad who purred away happily on my table.
3 Wilchers FIRSTCOICE MINIO (76 20) FN 02/09/05 FN
This brown marble Bengal has an elegant long body with very good muscle tone, strong legs and large rounded paws. Her tail is medium length and thick with a rounded tip and carried low. Her head looks characteristically small in proportion to her body. She has a broad, medium wedge with rounded contours and high cheek bones. Her profile she shows a gentle curve from forehead to bridge of nose with slight concave curve towards the nose leather. She has a firm level chin with a level bite. Her small to medium sized ears are wide at base and rounded at tips. She has large clear almond shaped eyes that slant towards the base of the ear giving the desired Bengal expression. Her coat is short and dense with a silky texture and shows swirls and streaks on a rich bright golden toned ground with distinct glittering visible on back and sides. She has an M on her forehead, mascara effect to eyes with a double necklace, broken bracelets and spots on legs, rings on her tail. A very sweet girl shown in super condition.
AV Asian Neuter 2 entered 1 absent
1 Zagnis TYPHA BROWNIE
Av Foreign Neuter Resident in Essex 5 entered 1 absent
1 Lears GR CH KOPEKAT DRAKE RAMORAY (23) 13/12/02 MN
Very attractive usual Abyssinian girl with a lithe muscular body, straight back and nicely rounded rib case. Her legs are slender and elegant proportionate with small oval paws, her tail is thick at the base, tapering and balances her body. There is good width between her large well cupped ears that are correctly set with their outer edges following the outline of her face. Her head shows a moderate wedge with nicely rounded contours. In profile she has a slight break, short straight nose with a straight line from the tip of her nose to her firm chin. Her eyes are large and expressive and almost almond in shape and set well apart with an oriental look. She has a beautiful short fine, close lying coat with four clear bands of black on a ruddy orange ground. She has attractive pencil lines on her face a double broken necklace and good colouring up her hocks. A very sweet girl with a lovely nature.
2 Maclaines BOMBASTIC MIDNIGHT (76b30) 01/05/07 MN
Blue eyed snow spotted Bengal lad of nearly two years, who has a large sleek well muscled body that rises to the rump with proportionate legs and large rounded paws. His tail is thick and even with a rounded tip of medium length and carried low. His head appears small in proportion to his body and forms a medium wedge, it is longer than it is wide with high cheekbones and rounded contours. His profile shows a gentle curve to his nose which is large with a broad muzzle and pronounced whisker pads, a firm level chin with a level bite. His large almost round eyes are a deep blue and correctly set with a slight slant towards the base of his ears giving the desired expression. Very nice texture to his short dense coat that shows charcoal grey spots on an ivory base, he has attractive facial markings with a very pale muzzle, ‘M’ on forehead, pencil lines on cheeks, chin straps and vertical streaks over head, his eyes, nose and lips are outlined in black. He has broken lines and spots on his legs and rings on tail. A happy lad who was easy to handle.
3 Williams GISHEN BLUE PADME (16a) 09/04/07 FN
Attractive Russian blue lady who has a long lithe well muscled body, with long elegant legs and small neat oval paws and a proportionate tail that is long and tapering . Her top of head is flat and she has large pointed ears that are correctly high set with the outer edge following the outline of her face. Her profile shows an almost flat skull with a shallow concave curve to the nose with a strong chin and level bite. She has short broad wedge with prominent whisker pads. Her eyes are almond in shape and a clear vivid green and are set wide apart. She has lovely texture to her clear blue coat which has a distinctive silvery sheen and is fine and short with a dense undercoat. Shown in super condition with a lovely temperament.
AC Burmese Adult 8 entered 1 absent
What a super class this was – I was really splitting hairs with my placings.
1 Mooney & Reids Gr Ch MAINMAN KISSABLE (27b) 19/05/01 F
I last judged this classy chocolate about 18 months ago and I loved her then and if anything she has just got better! She just screams Burmese. She is a mature girl with a firm weighty body rounded chest and straight back, elegant limbs and neat spoon shaped paw, she has a well shaped tail of medium thickness that tapers to a rounded tip and balances her body. Her beautifully balanced Burmese head has a gently rounded top with good width between her well set ears. They are correctly shaped being wide at the base with gently rounded tips and set with a slight forward tilt, the outer edge following the lines of her face. Her wedge is short broad and narrows to a blunt muzzle with good width at the jaw hinge and a level bite. She has large lustrous yellow chartreuse eyes of the required shape and set with the top line slanting towards her nose and a fuller more rounded lower line, set wide apart giving that simmering Burmese expression. In profile she has a rounded brow and distinct break to her short straight nose, for perfection I would like a slightly deeper chin. She has a short glossy close fitting coat of a warm milk chocolate. A super girl who is an excellent example of the breed – I see she won the Imperial and BOV Burmese adult, many congratulations to her owners/breeders.
2 Twigges Ch ROSSIKHAN SWEET BABYJAMES (27) O7/04/07 M
Appropriately named brown boy, he has the sweetest nature and is so laid back that we got him out his pen horizontally! He has a weighty well muscled body with a rounded chest and straight back, sturdy legs and neat oval paws. His tail is of good length and shape, balances to his shoulder and has a paintbrush tip. He has a gently rounded top of head with plenty of width between his medium sized ears that have a broad base and rounded tips. They are correctly set with the outer line following his wedge with a slight forward tilt. He has a short broad wedge, blunt muzzle with good width at the jaw hinge and a level bite. In profile he shows very good depth to his head with a gently rounded brow and distinct nose break that just slopes away slightly. His chin is level and of a good depth. Large lustrous yellow chartreuse eyes have the desired shape with a gently rounded topline slanting towards his nose and a fuller more rounded lower lid set well apart giving the typical Burmese expression. He has a beautiful sleek close fitting rich seal brown which shows a healthy gloss. A super boy shown in wonderful condition who won BOV Burmese Neuter and Best Burmese in Show, many congratulations to his owner and breeders.
3 Moores DULCAMARA SOUSANNA (27) 24/10/06 F
Stylish brown girl who really showed herself well today. Her body is lithe and muscular with a rounded chest and straight back. She has elegant slender limbs and neat spoon shaped paws. Her tail of the correct length and thickness is well shaped narrowing to a rounded tip. Slightly flat top of head with good width between her well shaped ears, that are set with a slight forward tilt and follow the outline of her face. She has a short broad wedge narrowing to a blunt muzzle, level bite. She has reasonable depth to head with a rounded brow and well defined nosebreak and deep firm chin. Large lustrous yellow chartreuse eyes are well set with the topline slanting towards her nose and a fuller more rounded lower lid and are set well apart giving the typical Burmese expression. Her beautiful warm seal brown coat is short glossy and close lying. Shown in super condition and really enjoying her day out.
AC Burmese Novice Kitten 2 entered
1 Jeffreys ISSAMEE KATSPELL SUPANOVA (27d) 25/08/08
This lad is really developing into a lovely cat, looking very mature for his seven and a half months he has a solid well muscled body that has a broad rounded chest and straight back and of excellent weight and size. He has proportionate limbs that are elegant with neat spoon shaped paws, good tail for shape and thickness tapers to a paintbrush tip and balances. He has a nicely proportioned with slight rounding to his dome, with good width between small ears that are wide at the base with gently rounded tips. They are set with a slight forward tilt and follow the outer line of his face. He has a short wide wedge that narrows to a blunt muzzle with good width at the jaw hinge, his bite is level. His profile shows very good depth to his head, a rounded brow and distinct break to his short nose that just has a tiny bump, firm level chin. Large lustrous yellow chartreuse eyes are well set with the top line slanting towards the nose and a fuller more rounded bottom lid and set wide apart giving him a super Burmese look. His coat is a rich tangerine colour, is short glossy and close lying. A lovely tempered boy who was most upset to be put back in his pen and shouted loudly at us while we judged his neighbour.
2 Kempes OAKENSHIELD FORTISSIMO (27d) 14/12/08 M
At just 16 weeks old this young lad was surely at his first show, of lovely overall type and balance with well filled body that feels firm and muscular, with a straight back and rounded chest, proportionate limbs and neat spoon shaped paws. Good tail for shape and thickness that tapers to a rounded tip and balances. He has a gently round dome with very good width between his well shaped ears that are set on a broad base with rounded tips with a slight forward tilt, their outer line following the line of his upper face. He has short broad wedge that narrows to a blunt muzzle. In profile he has good depth to his head with a gently rounded and acceptable break to his short straight nose (teething perhaps) He has large lustrous muddy yellow eyes, where the colour hasn’t yet cleared, they have a gentle curve to his nose and a fuller more rounded lower line, giving promise of a lovely Burmese expression when he loses his slightly surprised kitten look. Super texture to his short glossy close lying coat, which is a pale warm tangerine and almost clear. A confident lad with a sweet temperament.
AC Burmese Neuter 6 entered
What a super class full of some of really lovely cats that was a privilege to judge, I really need three red cards.
1 Ellis GR PR MAINMAN APOLLO (27b) MN 21/05/04
In cracking form today this chocolate lad has a large elegant body of very good weight for size feeling firm and muscular. He has a rounded chest and straight back, sturdy slender legs with neat spoon shaped paws. His tail is of good length but a little thick at the base and is a just short to balance. He has a gently rounded dome with very good width between his medium sized ears that are set with a slight forward tilt, have a broad base and rounded tips. He has a super short wide wedge with blunt muzzle and level bite. His eyes are large lustrous and golden yellow in colour and are set with the top line slanting towards the nose and a gently rounded lower lid. His profile shows a distinct break to his short straight nose, strong chin and good depth to his head. His coat is sleek,close lying and gleams with health and is an even warm milk chocolate. A big boy who just wanted to be cuddled.
2 Powers UK & IMP GR PG MAINMAN BURMASTAR (27) 19/05/01 FN
Classy brown girl of nearly 8 years who has a well filled elegant body that is of excellent weight with rounded chest and straight back. She has elegant shapely legs with neat spoon shaped paws. Her tail is of acceptable length and medium thickness and tapers to a paintbrush tip and is just a little short to balance. Her top of head is gently rounded with good width between her medium sized ears that are of the required shape with slightly rounded tips, a broad base and set with a slight forward tilt, their outer edge following the line of her wedge. Her profile shows a distinct break to her short straight nose, strong firm chin and good depth to head. Her wedge is short and broad and she has a blunt muzzle with good width at the jaw hinge and she has a level bite. Large lustrous yellow eyes have good set with the top line slanting towards the nose and a gently rounded bottom lid and are set wide apart giving the correct Burmese expression. She has the most beautiful short silky coat that is close lying and of a warm seal brown in excellent condition. A real favourite of mine who just seemed to lack sparkle today.
3 Weales IGPR SYLPS HERCULES (27b) MN 17/06/00
Another super lad with a large muscular body of good weight with rounded chest and straight back. He has elegant sturdy legs with neat spoon shaped paws. His tail is of good shape and medium thickness and tapers to a paintbrush tip but is short to balance. He has a gently rounded top of head with well set medium sized ears that are of good shape set on a broad base with slightly rounded tips and have a slight forward tilt. He has a pleasing profile with distinct nose break, strong chin and good depth to head. His wedge is short and wide with a blunt muzzle and very good width at the cheeks. He has large lustrous pale yellow eyes that are well set with the top line slanting towards the nose and a fuller more rounded bottom lid are set well apart giving a typical Burmese look. His coat is short glossy and close fitting and of an even darker chocolate. A real gentleman who I understand won BOV Neuter today. Congratulations!
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