GCCF Supreme Show
21st November
2009
Another November and another Supreme
but this
year the Supreme was a vast improvement on recent years, the layout gave a much
friendlier atmosphere and lacked the awful echo and 'waste lands' of previous
shows; the show was undoubtedly a great success. Celia Leighton must have been
delighted with her first stint as Show Manager of this prestigious show.
Thanks to Mark Parkinson for once again being my Chief Steward, and to
Matthew Adair and Ron Hoare for stewarding.
Best of Variety Oriental
Kitten:
Mrs C Simpson's SUNJADE TICKLEDMYFANCY (45k) F 07-05-09
I was delighted to award this stunning kitten Best of Variety. She is a
very elegant dainty female of overall excellence - her type is pretty nigh
faultless! She has a superb short close lying coat with very clearly defined
rich cinnamon ticking on the correct coloured ground - one of the finest Ticked
coats I have seen for many years. I was very impressed with this delightful
lady and hope that I will meet her in the future. Both owner and breeder must
be overjoyed with this kitten.
Asian Tabby Female Kitten
Mrs
S Sellman's SKAMPAWS MAGGIE MAY (72 45sq) F 10-04-09
Unfortunately I
had to mark this attractive kitten "Wrong Colour" because I could see no
indication of any silver in her colour. Head of good type overall. Ears good
size and shape well set. Eyes correct shape, size and set. Lovely top of head
and very good profile. Body just a little short and compact lacking daintiness.
Legs rather heavy. Tail short for balance. Coat rather long, ticking poorly
defined, and no evidence of Silver. A sweet natured little lass.
Asian Self Kitten Male
1 & BoB Mrs P Hutchinson's
KIMANI RASTA OF IRREP (72) MN 10-03-09
A well grown kitten just a
little heavy in type. Head of good basic shape. Fairly good profile, nose just
a little long. Correct bite, good firm chin. Ear fairly well set, good size.
Eyes good shape and set. Body large and well grown, legs rather heavy. Tail
fair length. Coat rather longer than desired, very glossy dense black, sound to
the roots. An attractive exhibit. Excellent temperament and condition.
Asian Self Kitten Female
1 Mrs H Langham's ADNIOSH
KAEWA (72) F 02-04-09
Attractive kitten of overall good type. Head of
very good overall shape and type. Ears very good size and shape. Skull a little
flat. Fair profile, correct bite, firm chin. Eyes good shape and set. Fair
muzzle. Body of good type overall, elegant legs and very neat paws. Tail a
little short for balance. Coat rather long, glossy dense black, but not sound
to the roots. Excellent condition, just a little 'hissy'! Such a pity the coat
isn't sound.
Asian Tiffanie Kitten Female
1 & BoB Miss H
McRae & Mr R Gabb's DAYJOY ORLA (68 43hsq) F 26-06-09
A very
attractive kitten with great promise. Head of very pleasing overall type. Ears
of good size and shape but held a little too horizontal, though the basic set
appeared to be correct. Fair top of head. Good profile. Eyes good shape and
set. Body of perfect length, type and balance. Elegant legs, dainty paws and
tail of correct length for balance. A beautiful coat, of excellent texture, but
lacking sufficient length. Excellent shading on a clear silver ground.
Excellent condition and temperament. This delightful lass excels in coat
texture, and has very attractive colouring.
2 Mrs S Sellman's KENZIE
SWEET HARMONY (68 41bs) F 23-02-09
An attractive lass, nearly adult,
with a pleasing coat. Head of good basic type. Ears of fair size but held
rather high. Good profile though nose a little long. Eyes good shape and set.
Body of good type, elegant legs. Tail good length. Overall rather light weight
for her age. Coat of good length and texture. Pattern fairly well defined, good
pattern colour on correct ground. A well natured very attractive lass, despite
some head weakness she does show promise.
AOC Self Oriental
Imp/Grand Champion, Male
1 UK GCC & BoB Mrs M Dawe's GR CH
WESTGARTH FOOLSGOLD (37k) M 23-03-08
This lad is an impressive male of
overall excellence - he has all the qualities that are required in an Oriental,
with very few faults. Powerful masculine head of overall excellence carried on
long elegant neck. Large ears of excellent shape and set with very good width
between. Excellent profile. Strong muzzle with excellent lines to wedge. Eyes
of perfect shape, size and set, excellent expression, and the most stunning
green colour. Long firm body of excellent strong masculine type yet retaining
elegance. Tall elegant legs, neat paws. Tail of good taper and proportionate
length. Coat short and close lying, just a fraction harsh in texture in places.
Colour overall very good, and basically even, but in places is slightly
brindled - this combined with the slight harshness lead me to believe it was
'sun-bleach'. This lad was in excellent condition and very well presented.
Excellent friendly temperament and my criticism of his slight coat fault was
more than outweighed by his overall excellence. An excellent example of the
Oriental, a pleasure to judge, and well worthy of this very high award.
2 & BoB Mrs J Tarbox's IMP GR CH TIJANMEEK MCLAREN (37fn) M
23-08-07
A very handsome, strong, well grown male of overall excellence and
so very unlucky to have to compete with the winner. Well balanced head of
overall quality. Ears of very good size and shape, very well set. Slight dip to
profile. Good lines to wedge. Eyes of very good size shape and set. Long body
of very good type, but spoilt by carrying a little too much weight. Elegant
legs. Tail of fairly good length and taper. Coat short, close lying and very
good texture. Colour appeared to be the correct shade, very even with minimal
markings showing. A very attractive lad and another fine example of the breed.
3 & BoB Mrs J Haggar's GR CH SUSPIRIA SIMPLY SOLARUS (37r) M
21-04-07
A mature male of overall excellence, the place is surely no
reflection on his quality as all three exhibits were worthy of the certificate.
Head of very good type overall. Ears large and well set with excellent top of
head. Good profile, correct bite and firm chin. Excellent green eyes of very
good size, shape and set. Body of excellent Oriental type, excellent length and
well muscled. Long elegant legs. Tail a little short for perfection, reasonable
taper. Coat of excellent length and texture but not lying sleekly. Excellent
even colour with minimal ghosting. Overall this delightful natured lad is an
excellent Oriental with excellent colour. Shown in excellent condition.
Havana Champion, Female
1 & GCC Mrs P Sharp-Popple's
CH DENSON LADY EMMA HAMILTON (29) F 29-06-05
A mature female of
overall good type. Head well balanced and of correct overall type. Ears of
fairly good size and shape, set a little high. Muzzle showing the slightest
pinch which spoils the lines to wedge, Good profile, correct bite and firm
chin. Green eyes of good shape and set, fair expression. Body of good length
and overall type, very mature. Tail rather short for balance and lacking
sufficient taper. Coat of good length, fair texture. Excellent colour, very
even and almost sound to the roots. A very attractive mature female shown in
good condition, just a little timid but she handled well enough. I thought she
was just up to the required standard for the GCC.
2 Mrs P
Sharp-Popple's CH DENSON LOUISIANA (29) F 31-08-07
An attractive
female of very good overall type. Balanced head of good basic type. Ears fairly
good size and shape, lacking a little width between. Wedge spoilt by muzzle
pinch. Fair profile. Bite correct but chin rather shallow. Eyes of good shape
and set, fair green in colour. Body of very good type, slim elegant legs. Tail
of fair length but lacking sufficient taper. Coat of good length & texture.
Good rich colour but showing ghosting and not sound to the roots. A timid lass
of overall good type, shown in very good condition.
Havana
Pre-Champion, Male
1 CC & BoB Mr T & Mrs R Cassar-Simmonds'
FIORDILISIO INFIDELITY (29) M 15-01-09
A superb cat of overall
excellence - certainly a fine example of an Oriental. A strong well balanced
head of excellent type. Large ears of excellent size, shape and set with
excellent top of head. Excellent profile, firm chin, even bite. Brilliant green
eyes of excellent shape and set with superb expression. Excellent length body
of strong masculine type, firm and well muscled. Long slender legs, tail of
excellent length with good taper. Coat short and close lying, excellent colour
almost sound to the roots showing just the faintest of ghost markings. An
excellent cat of the required type and temperament. A delight to judge. A very
impressive lad and a stunning example of an Oriental and showing just what a
Havana should look like.
Havana Pre-Champion, Female
1 &
CC Miss G Rathbone's BELLIS COPPER (29) F 13-09-07
A medium type
queen of overall fairly good conformation to the SOP. Balanced head of good
type. Ears fairly good size and set. Profile shows dip to nose. Good chin and
correct bite. Eyes a little horizontal in set, fair colour. Body small and
lacking sufficient length. Legs slender with neat paws. Tail of good length and
taper. Coat of very good texture, a little long. Colour fairly even but not
quite sound to the roots. A sweet natured lass, I had some misgivings awarding
the CC but considered that she just reached the required standard.
AOC Self Oriental Imp/Grand Premier, Male
1 UK GPC & BoB
Mrs M Halliday's GR PR TOGHAR TERRACOTA (37d) MN 16-07-07
A strong
masculine cat of very pleasing type overall. Strong well balanced head. Ears of
excellent size, shape and set. Muzzle shows severe pinch which spoils the lines
of the wedge. Skull rather flat spoilin an otherwise very good profile. Eyes of
very good shape and set, good light green in colour. Excellent elegant Oriental
body type, excellent length. Long slender legs. Tail just a little short for
balance. Short coat of very good texture. Excellent rich colour, solid dorsal
area with some pattern discernible on the flanks. A lovely natured lad of
overall excellence which outweigh the faults. Certainly a quality
exhibit.
2 & BoB Dr C Baxter's IMP GR PR SOLARUS CATHY'S
CLOWN (37r) MN 28-07-05
A very attractive chap of overall pleasing
type. Head of very good basic shape. Ears of good size and shape, a little too
high in set. Skull a little flat spoiling an otherwise good profile. Correct
bite and chin line. Eyes good shape and set, good colour. Body of very good
length and of elegant Oriental type. Long slim legs. Tail short for balance,
fairly good taper. Coat of good texture, but rather too long. Very good even
colour, not quite sound but showing minimal ghosting. This delightful natured
lad was shown in excellent condition. A very pleasing exhibit indeed.
3
Mrs E Cox's IMP GR PR KHERAF REDHOTSHOT (370 MN 26-05-06
A cat of
overall excellence, but he was a little out of sorts and didn't really want to
play - unfortunately he had to pay the penalty. Excellent head. Ears of
excellent size shape and set. Excellent profile. Excellent lines to the wedge.
Eyes very good size shape and set, colour a light green. Body of excellent
length and overall type. Long slender legs. Balanced tail of good taper.
Excellent coat length and texture, very close lying. Excellent rich red colour,
though showing rather heavy tabby barring. Shown in excellent condition. He
really didn't seem to be enjoying hid day, which was a pity because he is a cat
of very great quality.
AOC Self Oriental Imp/Grand Premier,
Female
1 IGPC n/a Mrs R Marston's CH & GR PR STYPERSON TIGER
LILY (29c) FN 28-02-02
A mature queen of medium type, and unfortunately
she wasn't enjoying the show. Well balanced head. Ears good size and set. Very
good lines to wedge. Good profile. Eyes good shape and set, eye colour very
pale. Body appeared short and cobby lacking Oriental elegance, but she was so
tense it was difficult to assess. Coat of good length and texture, very good
even colour. Unfortunately she did not show to advantage and it was with some
reluctance that I withheld the certificate.
Havana Premier,
Female
1 GPC n/a Mrs R Marston's PR STYPERSON EMMALENA (29) FN
28-02-02
A sweet matured older lady of medium type. Head of fair type
overall. Ears good size and shape but set rather high. Dip to skull spoils
overall profile. Eyes good shape and excellent colour. Body rather short and
cobby lacking the elegance required in the breed. Legs rather short, slender
with dainty feet. Tail rather short. Coat good length and texture, very good
colour but not sound to the roots, scattered white hairs on the shoulders. Very
good condition and temperament. She is an older cat and unfortunately lacks the
required elegance, with regret I did not feel the award of GPC was
justified.
Oriental Cinnamon Premier, Male
1 GPC & BoB
Mrs W Weaver's PR SUNJADE SKIPPER (37k) MN 27-10-07
A cat of overall
excellence, he was rather nervous and therefore didn't show to best advantage.
Excellent head type. Ears large and well set with superb width between.
Excellent even profile. Excellent lines to wedge. Eyes of good colour and
excellent size, shape and set. Body of very good length and type but carrying
too much weight. Tail a little short for balance. Colour showing some brindling
and not quite sound to the roots. A lovely chap, rather nervous but with no
sign of nastiness; excellent quality and certainly deserving the GPC.
2
Mrs D Hacking's PR ALLIBEAR MICKEYMOUSE (3kk) MN 25-03-06
A well
grown exhibit of pleasing type. Head well balance overall and of correct type.
Ears very good size shape and set. Profile very uneven. Muzzle showing severe
pinch. Green eyes of very good shape and set. Body of good length, just a
little heavy in type. Tail lacks sufficient taper. Coat rather long but of good
texture. Colour rather uneven, brindled and very unsound. Excellent condition
and temperament - waistline needs watching!!
Oriental Caramel Neuter
Male
1 IC & BoB Dr C Smith's MOUSTACHES CARAMELLE TWIST
(37n) MN 13-09-03
A large cat of overall excellent Oriental type -
though carrying too much weight! Head of correctly balanced type. Skull a
little flat. Excellent size shape and set ears. Muzzle a little square. Eyes of
very good colour, well set but rather full. Excellent length body, long legs
with neat feet. Tail short. Rather a chubby lad, he would look better if a
little slimmer - a problem of advancing years!! Excellent coat length and
texture. Excellent even colour showing no ghost markings. A delightful natured
chap in good condition, he's a fine example of the breed and carrries his age
well.