GCCF SUPREME SHOW 2007
17th November 2007
This years Supreme Show was as good as most I've judged
at, it was such a pity the parking was difficult - certainly an ordeal for
exhibitors!
The NFC is a breed I have always admired since it first
came to Britain, and one I have judged since that time - it is such an
attractive no nonsense breed. Having always taken a great interest in the breed
I was delighted to be invited to judge the adults at this years show. The entry
was very good though it was very disappointing that there were 8 absentees. In
this breed coat quality has to be a major consideration, and it was pleasing to
see that so many had NOT been 'over prepared' for the show. Following an
extremely mild autumn the majority of the exhibits were in varying stages of
the moult and I took this into account and did not unduly penalise for it. Even
in the moult there is no problem assessing the quality of the coat!
My
thanks to Mark for acting as Chief Steward, and to Michele and Simon for
stewarding, it proved to be a good team - so my thanks to you all.
Thanks
also to the exhibitors for giving me such a pleasant and satisfying task ....
certainly not a chore!
Norwegian Forest Cat Grand Champion Male
This
was a class of three excellent males and certainly proves that there are some
excellent NFC in the UK. The winner was a very mature old gent of overall
excellence and there was no doubting that he was a very worthy winner. The
other two exhibits were both cats of great quality and were unlucky that they
hade to compete with the winner.
1 & UK GCC Morris' UK GR CH
LITTLE TIN SOLDIER FELIS AUDAX 67 14b 05/07/98
I was delighted to meet
this grand old gent, I do not recollect our paths crossing before. He is an
excellent example of the breed and has all the requirements, but I suspect that
age has taken its toll. A strong masculine head of overall quality, he has very
heavy jowls which tend to mask the underlying excellent type - but there is no
doubting he has the type, and to be sure jowls certainly aren't a fault in a
male of this age! Ears of very good size, set just a little wide on the table
but after judging him I became aware that his ear set was almost perfect and
certainly not wide! Profile a little uneven. Eyes of good size and shape, clear
colour - and how nice to see odd eyes of such good colour. Correct bite, good
chin. A very strongly built body of good length with an excellent dept of chest
- if I was to be critical I'd have liked a little more body length and height
of leg, but that's only a minor quibble. Very sturdy strongly boned legs with
very neat feet. Tail of fair length, but again for perfection needs just that
little more. Though this boy's coat was lacking a little in length there was no
doubting that it is was as near perfect in texture as you can get, I was most
impressed. The top coat has the correct texture and lies over a superb dense
woolly undercoat. This grand old chap could certainly take the cold and wet
conditions of Norway. It really was a pleasure to judge this lovely natured old
gent, who took it all in his stride with the resignation of age: after all he's
done it all before so why get excited! Well deserving of the UK Grand.
2 Kestle's GR CH COSCATHAS LEO 67 31t 28/04/04
A large well
grown exhibit of overall very pleasing quality, again I don't recollect meeting
this chap before. Head of overall very good type with correct balance, though I
did feel his ears were a little small for perfection. Good even profile,
correct bite, strong chin. Eyes of very good size and shape. Excellent long
body of very good type, showing lovely depth of chest. Tail of very good
length. Coat moulting heavily, the topcoat was fairly good texture, but the
undercoat was a little soft and fluffy rather than being woolly. Tail a little
sparse and overall lacking 'frills' at present. This cat has excellent type he
was is superb condition, just out of coat at present. Lovely tempered lad.
3 Hughes' GR CH LANDSKER NEO 67 31dts 29/06/04 A well grown
exhibit of pleasing type with good size and substance. Well balanced head of
good overall type. Ears of good size and shape though set just a little wide.
Good basic profile though sowing a slight change of plane at the brow. Eyes
rather small and only partially open which spoils the NFC look. Bite a little
untidy, fair chin. Body of good length with a look of strength, chest of good
depth. Legs of good height, strongly boned with neat feet. Tail of good length.
Coat of good length but very soft in texture, with a very soft undercoat: this
coat certainly does not feel or look 'waterproof'. A very minor point I know
but I considered he was Cream rather than Red Silver. This lad was a definitely
a laid back customer shown in excellent condition, pity his coat is so very
soft.
Grand Champion Female
Two excellent exhibits in this
class and both very pleasing examples of the breed. Both ladies were of UK GCC
standard and it was such a pity that there can only be one winner. A very
satisfying class to judge and a privilege to handle two such delightful
females.
1 & UK GCC Lindgren's GR CH DAYJOY TITANIA 67 31es
29/06/01 This very pleasing exhibit was a mature female of excellent overall
type and of very attractive appearance. Head of very good type and pleasing
proportions. Ears good size and shape set just a little wide. Very good profile
overall, good chin line, bite just a little untidy. Body of excellent length,
type and substance. Legs a very good length and well boned. Excellent chest.
Tail good length. Coat a little soft and moulting. Tail rather sparse. A very
attractive exhibit of overall excellent type, excellent body condition,
excellent temperament. Well deserving this high award.
2 Wheeler's
GR CH DRAKBORGENS MISS QUICKFIX 67 31et
A very attractive exhibit of
pleasing type and excellent stance - she is a very flashy lady, she came onto
the table and stood as only the best of this lovely breed can! Head of overall
excellent shape. Ears of very good size, shape and set. Excellent profile,
correct bite and good firm chin. Eyes of good size and shape. Excellent body
length carried on tall legs. I would have liked stronger bone and more
substance. Tail excellent length for balance. Coat rather soft and a little
short at present. A very pretty lady with excellent clean white. Overall a very
attractive lady of very pleasing appearance, she pushed the winner hard, but
the slight fineness had to be taken into account. No consolation I know but she
was certainly up to UK GCC standard … such a pity.
Champion
Male
1 - GCC n/a Rowberry's CH ROWGARNOR MOONSHADOW 67 31ats
A 17 month old youngster of overall pleasing type and appearance but sadly
lacking the substance required in this breed. Head overall of very pleasing
type and proportions. Ears very good size, shape and set. Excellent profile.
Correct bite. Strong chin. Eyes very good size and shape. Body of very good
proportions, excellent length carried on tall legs. Excellent tail length
carried proudly. Unfortunately he was very light in body and lacked muscle, I
would suspect that he needs time to body up and if he does he will certainly be
a cat to contend with …. He has the correct frame, just needs the padding!
Coat a little sparse and lacking length at present. Certainly a cat of quality
and had he been a little more weighty I would have had no hesitation in
awarding the GCC. Excellent temperament.
Champion Female
1 -
GCC n/a Rowberry's CH ROWGARNOR OVERTHEMOON 67 31ats
Litter sister
to the above and again of excellent type but again lacking sufficient
substance. Ears of very good shape and set. Excellent even profile, correct
bite and good chin. Head very well balance and of overall excellent type. Body
of excellent length carried on tall legs. Excellent tail length. She is
sufficiently boned but lacks substance and sadly appears to be too fine …
when she bodies up she will be a lady of great quality. Coat of very good
texture, lacking a little in length. A very attractive lady with an excellent
temperament.
2 Bishop's CH TIGANLEA LADY FANTASIA 67 31ets
A
very attractive lady of overall very pleasing type, but rather lacking the
substance which at 2½ I would expect her to have. Head just a little
broad for balance. Ears of very good size and shape, set just a little wide.
Profile very good. Bite a little uneven. Eyes good shape and size. Body of good
length but rather too fine in build with light bone and lacking sufficient
substance. Tail very good length. Coat rather soft and lacking undercoat. A
very attractive cat just lacking sufficient body weight and bone …. She
was a little uppity but handled OK
Pre Champion Male
This
was a particularly pleasing class to judge and surprisingly was from where the
BoB winner emerged. In a breed like the NFC substance is important and often
this comes with maturity hence my surprise that the class winner took the BoB.
The remaining two cats in the class were both of excellent quality and without
doubt their day will come. Three very promising lads which certainly bodes well
for the future of the breed.
1 CC & BoB Grabham's NORMAGIKATT
ELROY 67 31t
At a mere 9½ months of age this lad really bowled
me over …. barely out of kitten classes this lad oozes quality and is an
extremely well grown youngster …. I was very impressed indeed! A strong
well balanced head of correct type. Ears large and well shaped, very well set
but held just a little wide. Excellent profile, excellent bite and chinline.
Eyes of excellent shape and set with superb expression. Head proudly carried on
strong neck. Body of excellent type with excellent length. Excellent tall legs,
strong and heavy bone to legs and ribs, extremely well muscled for age giving
that desired correct substance. Coat of excellent length and texture, very well
furnished with fully coated tail which was held perfectly. This really is a
most attractive youngster with all the qualities you can ask for - excellent
type, size, substance and coat. A really pleasing exhibit with a delightful
temperament. I was delighted to award him the CC and Best of Breed. My
congratulations to owner/breeder, and also my thanks for allowing me the
privilege of judging him.
2 Hermon's TIGANLEA VISCOUNT NILSEN 67
31dts
A large impressive youngster of overall very pleasing type. Ears of
very good size, shape and setting. Good profile overall though showing a slight
bump on the nose. Very good chin line, correct bite. Eyes very good size and
shape. Body of excellent type overall with excellent length. Long strong well
boned legs. Excellent body weight and substance. Tail very good length and
balance. Coat just a little short but of excellent texture. Excellent dense
undercoat … this laddie could certainly walk out in the rain!!! A very
pleasing youngster of overall excellence. Excellent condition and temperament
… also a very unlucky lad having to meet up with the winner! This lad is
most certainly up to CC standard!!
3 Day's NORSMAGI QUINN 67
31fts
A pleasing youngster of overall very good type just lacking a little
in body - not a fault at this age just a sign of his young age. Head of overall
good type but a little immature at present. Ears of very good size and shape
though set just a little wide - something which may correct as his head
matures. Very good profile. Chin rather shallow and bite slightly over-shot.
Eyes of very good size and shape. Body of very good length and balance. Good
tall legs. Lacking a little in substance, he's still very much a big kitten and
needs to body up. Tail a little short for balance. Coat of fairly good length
and good overall texture. An attractive lad with a lovely temperament, very
much a big kitten and needs to mature in order to compete with the big boys!
Pre Champion Female
This was a strong class of quality girls
with the first three less than 18 months old and without doubt these three will
have titles before much longer. A very satisfying class to judge.
1
& CC Johnstone's TUYET QUAVARA 67 20
A very attractive exhibit
of overall excellence and surprising maturity for her age. I first judged her
as a very young kitten and she has certainly fulfilled that early promise. Head
of correct length and balance and of overall excellent type. Ears good size and
excellent set with correct width between. Excellent profile. Eyes very good
shape and size. Excellent body length and type. Strongly boned legs of good
length. Excellent depth of chest and well muscled without any tendency to being
coarse. Tail of good length complementing the body. Coat of very good length
and excellent texture - this lady really does have an outstanding coat, a coat
that would without doubt be water repellent. Excellent temperament and
condition. A very pleasing exhibit of overall excellence, and well deserving of
the CC and certainly was in contention for the BoB. This cat has the look of an
outdoor can and has the attributes to live in the cold and wet of Norway! A
beautiful example of the breed, congratulations to owner/breeder.
2
Handy's TIGANLEA MARCHIONESS PASHA 67 31ats
Another very attractive
youngster of overall excellence, unlucky to meet the winner. Well balanced head
of correct type. Ears good size and excellent set. Very good profile, good chin
line, correct bite. Eyes very good shape and set. Body of very good type with
correct length for balance. Excellent length legs and tail. Well boned and body
of excellent substance. Coat of very good length and texture, excellent tail
and frills. A very promising young lady indeed, she has excellent body type,
substance and coat. Excellent condition. She was just a tad grumpy but nothing
to worry about … and hey she knows she's gorgeous anyway!
3
Handy's TIGANLEA VISCOUNTESS NEELA 67 31ets
A large well grown
youngster of great quality and conforming well to the SoP. Head of overall very
good type and balance. Ears of good size, set just a little wide for
perfection. Very good even profile. Correct bite, good firm chin. Excellent eye
shape and set. Excellent body type and length. Tall strongly boned legs. Very
well bodied with good chest depth; very mature for age. Excellent tail length.
Coat of very good texture and excellent length. A very pretty girl of
attractive colouring. An excellent young lady showing great promise.
4
Fishlock-Lomax' CATWO ROSEANNA 67 31dt
A very attractive exhibit of
basically pleasing type but at 2 ½ she is far too small for the breed.
Ears of fairly good size and set rather wide. Good profile and chin line, bite
a little untidy. Body of good type and correctly balanced BUT she is far too
small and lacks the required substance. Tail a little short. Coat of very good
length and texture. Very good red colour with lovely clean sparkling white
bits. A very attractive little las shown in excellent condition, well
presented.
AC Colourpointed or Mitted Ragdoll Kitten, Female
1 Westwood's FAIRISLE EMMIE 66
A very attractive kitten of
excellent type and conformation. Head of overall excellent type and balance.
Ears of very good size and shape, excellent set. Very good top of head.
Pleasing profile, good chin, correct bite. Well developed cheeks for age. Eyes
excellent shape and set, good blue. Strongly built body of very good length.
Well boned and of very good size. Legs and tail in correct proportions.
Excellent coat length and texture. Excellent points colour. A very promising
kitten shown in excellent condition, she was just a little overawed by the
proceedings. She should have a bright future. Well deserving BoB
2
Davies' BLEUGEMS MAGICOF RAGSHAVEN 66a
A very self assured little
lass of overall good type. Ears of good size and set with good top of head.
Fairly good profile but rather too long in the nose. Fairly good cheek
development. Eyes very good size and shape, fairly good blue colour.xcellent
length body of very good substance. Good strong bone to legs. Tail good length.
Coat a little short but of correct texture. Points colour a little uneven.
Excellent condition and temperament. A very promising lass but she really does
need to grow into her nose! A cheeky little miss!