CUMBERLAND CAT CLUB

11^th October 2003

John S Harrison

My thanks to Show Managers; Jennifer & Ian Fleming; and the Committee for inviting me to judge once again at what has always been one of my favourite shows. There was a very good entry and with the use of extra rooms the venue proved to be quite excellent. I had a very high entry, and was certainly very impressed with some of the exhibits I handled … to have so many quality exhibits to judge really made the day very enjoyable day.

I didn't have a steward but would like to thank all the stewards on who I 'off-loaded' my slips!

I was very pleased to be asked to judge Best of Variety Oriental and had some good cats to consider.
BOV : Sloan's CH MYAA LITTLE MISSNAUGHTY.
This is a really elegant female of superb Oriental type. She has a short coat of excellent texture with very good blue shading on a rather pale under colour. She is visibly of classic pattern and it is amazing that this has 'broken down' to such a degree. She conforms well to the Standard of Points for the Shaded and is an excellent example of the variety.

In close contention for this award was Janczyk & McFarlane's GR PR STRAMASH ARCTIC SPIRIT
This wonderful White gent has long been a favourite of mine … but unfortunately on the day despite trying very hard to convince me otherwise he couldn't hide the fact that he was a bit on the tubby side, even bordering on the positively podgy! Whilst I have an understanding of this problem I do have to say he was being judged and not me, but having said that he is a quite outstanding Oriental.

Norwegian Forest Cat Adult Male
1 CC & BoB Johnstone's NORDLEYS NESTOR 67/31t 01-11-2002
At 11 months this chap shows a surprising degree of maturity. Ears of excellent shape and perfectly set with correct width between. Excellent straight profile, good strong chin. Excellent lines to wedge. Excellent eye shape. Excellent strongly built body of very good length. Excellent strength of bone. Excellent balance to legs and tail. Coat of excellent length and texture with a superb undercoat. Excellent temperament and I think it fair to say we enjoyed our meeting! A superb example of the breed shown in excellent condition and in light of his age he will undoubtedly do a lot more winning to do.

2 Twyman's CH ELKINGTON'S KING OF THE ROAD 67/31t 21-03-2001
Another excellent example of the breed, and at 2 ½ years he is a most imposing male. Skull just a little broad resulting in the ears, though of excellent shape, being a little wide set, and unfortunately they were carried a little low. Very good profile overall though not perfectly straight. Eyes of excellent shape and expression. Body long, strongly muscled and of excellent type. Excellent tall legs with perfectly balanced tail. After a long hot summer this chap certainly still had a full and very impressive coat.

3 Healing's NORDLYS NICHOLAS 67/31 11-12-2002
At first sight I thought this youngster would have been higher placed, he certainly looks the part! Ears of correct shape and excellent setting with correct width between. Top of head a little flat resulting in a rather angular profile. Chin shallow and bite not quite even. Excellent lines to wedge. Expressive eyes of excellent shape. A large well built cat of excellent body length, well muscled and strongly boned. Legs of very good height with long tail to match. Excellent coat texture. Excellent natured chap. A most attractive male indeed.

4 Johnstone's CH TUYET MURCHADH 67/31t 18-11-1999
Skull a little broad for correct balance. Rather small ears of excellent set. Excellent profile. Eyes of excellent size and shape. Body of good length and type, though I would like a little more of him. Unfortunately his coat was very soft, open and fluffy and anything but waterproof - and though I accept the time of years I did have to penalise for his coat.

Norwegian Forest Cat Adult Female
1 CC Twyman's NORGESKAUKATT DRIFFA 67/14 31-12-02
A most delightful young female, and at only one week into adult classes was a surprisingly confident young lady. Ears of excellent shape and perfect setting, with perfect space between. Excellent head shape with perfect lines to wedge. Very good straight profile, though just a little 'steep'. Body of excellent size and build, and superb type. Excellent legs and tail. Coat of excellent length and texture. A really beautiful female with a delightful temperament shown in excellent sparkling condition.

2 Johnstone's CH TUYET ANISE 67/31t 12-11-2001
An impressive strongly built female of overall balance excellence. Good sized ears of correct shape, perhaps just a little wide in set. Excellent profile with good strong chin. Very good head shape. Excellent eye shape. Large strongly built body, with excellent strong bone. Coat very open, good woolly undercoat, but lacking topcoat.

3 Healing's MAYSULA TWINKLEBOOTS 67/31t 13-07-2002
A rather small fine boned female, lacking a little in muscle tone. Excellent ear shape and set. Excellent profile. Severe muzzle pinch which may have been the result of sore gums spoils an otherwise pleasing head shape. Bite correct. Good firm chin in need of a wash. Coat very short and lacking undercoat.

Considered for BoB : Lindgren's CH DAYJOY TITANIA 67/31es 26-06-2001
An attractive female of overall very pleasing type and of excellent size and substance. Ears of very good shape and set. Very good profile. Excellent body type with good bone structure. Coat very soft and appeared to be lacking in top coat. What a superb temperament this lovely lady has! She definitely would have come home with me … and probably any one else who said 'hello' to her!

Norwegian Forest Cat Kitten Male
1 & BoB Coward's NORDLEYS ATHANASIAS 67/31ts 02-05-2003
At five months old this little chap really is a very promising kitten. Ears of good size, excellent shape and perfect setting. Excellent lines to wedge. Excellent profile, with good firm chin and even bite. Excellent eye shape and set. Excellent body type, perfect length with balanced legs and tail … which he showed to perfection on the table! Excellent size and substance for age. Excellent coat length and texture. I would suggest that this little chap has a very bright show career ahead of him; I liked him and will certainly watch his progress with interest.

2 Dobson's MAYSULA FTANNU 67/31t 08-05-2003
A very attractive kitten of overall excellence. I considered his head just a little too broad for correct balance. Ears good size but set rather wide. Excellent profile. Eyes very good size and shape. Excellent body type, well muscled for age and showing strongly developed bone. Coat of excellent length and texture. Excellent temperament and condition. Despite my concern regarding breadth of skull I did consider this to be a very promising kitten, and would have happily awarded him a BoB in different company.

Norwegian Forest Cat Kitten Female
1 Dobson's MAYSULA SVOLVAER 67/15 29-03-2003
What a really delightful young lady showing overall excellent type. Excellent head type and balance. Ears of superb shape, perfectly set with correct top of head. Very good profile, firm chin, correct bite. Eyes rather full which I took to be because she was a bit overawed. Excellent body type, very good length, with balanced legs and tail. Well boned and of good size for age but needs just a bit more weight. Excellent coat length and texture, good dense black colour. A very attractive youngster with a delightful nature. Another one to watch!

2 Lindgren's MARAJADE MELIKA 67/36e 02-05-2003
Another pleasing kitten of excellent size and build. Head overall a little short for balance. Ears good shape and size but rather wide in set. Very good profile. Eyes a little too round, but of good size. Very good body type. Coat rather short, but of good texture.

Norwegian Forest Cat Neuter Male
1 PC & BoB Coward's GR PR NORDLEYS WILLIAM 67/31t 26-11-2001
A large impressive chap of quality. I've judged him before and have always liked him, but on the day he looked better than I've ever seen him. A massive chap of excellent type, build and balance. Excellent head type. Perfectly set ears of excellent size and shape. Excellent profile overall. Excellent eye shape and size. Excellent body of massive size and excellent length in wonderful firm muscular condition - this really is a 'big boy' rather than a 'fat boy'! Despite being so big he also has surprising elegance and knows how to show-off on the table! Excellent bone. Excellent coat length and texture. A wonderful example of the breed having the fundamental requirements in abundance - these being size, type and coat.

AC Bi-Colour Ragdoll Neuter Male
1 PC & BoB Sprot's PR ADMEWLO JOELOFRAGALYN 66/31a 06-06-2002
A most impressive youngster of overall excellence who I have recently reported on - my opinion of him has not changed. He has a superb head overall. Excellent top of head. Ears of excellent shape and set. Excellent profile. Eyes very good shape. Excellent muzzle shape. Excellent short neck and long body. Excellent bone. Excellent coat length and texture. Excellent markings. This wonderful chap has a superb friendly nature which he uses to full advantage. I would like to congratulate his owner on both his condition and show preperation & presentation.

AC Colourpointed/Mitted Ragdoll Neuter Male
1 PC & BoB Lawrence's GR PR SONNYWOOD BOSSA NOVA 66a 13-05-2000
A mature exhibit of overall excellence. This gent is of quite excellent size and build and fits the Breed Standard so closely. Excellent head shape. Excellent top of head. Excellent profile. Excellent eye shape. Excellent muzzle and cheeks. Excellent body type of correct length. Excellent strong bone. Excellent coat length and texture. This lovely chap has long been a favourite of mine, he was just a bit grumpy today. Shown as always in excellent condition.

2 Tansey's SHALAPAWS SEPTEMBER BOSSI 66a 16-09-2002
At twelve months I found this exhibit to be a little small and still very much a kitten. Ears good size and shape, well set. Nose rather long and profile showing a rather deep stop. Eyes of excellent shape and stunning blue colour. Cheeks developing well. Body of good type with legs and tail to balance. Excellent condition. This chappie needs to grow a fair bit in order to compete with the big boys …. but he certainly has the time!

AC Colourpointed/Mitted Ragdoll Neuter Female
1 PC Bulmer's CH ADDICTIKAT FAABERGE 66a 08-03-2001
Head of overall very good type. Ears of good size and shape and perfectly set. Good top of head. Very good profile. Excellent muzzle, cheeks showing good definition. Excellent body type, well muscled and showing good strength of bone. Excellent coat length and texture. Unfortunately she was rather bad tempered and nearly blew her chances. I would have liked a fuller examination of her, but thought better of it! Despite this I thought she was well up to PC standard.

Asian Smoke or Burmilla Adult Female
Considered for BoB : BoB to Holt / Higgin's CH NEMOREZ THEDRAGONESS 72/43bsq
This really is an outstanding example of the breed. Excellent head type. Ears of excellent shape and set, with superb top of head. Excellent profile. Excellent body type. Excellent colour, excellent shading on clear silver ground. Excellent condition. Quite delightful temperament. Certainly a most impressive exhibit.

Asian Tabby Adult Female
1 CC & BoB Davidson's KARAKORAM MINNIETHEMINX 72/45 16-09-2002
A timorous little beastie who finally decided I wasn't going to eat her! Ears of excellent shape size and set with good top of head. Very good profile, though nose possibly a little long for perfection. Very good muzzle. Excellent body type. Good short close lying coat of lovely texture. Well defined ticking, colour a littler cold and showing grey roots. A dainty youngster well up to CC standard.

CNH : Scott's BEANNOCHT AIBHLINN 72 45q 28-10-2002
This very attractive exhibit appeared to be of excellent type and really 'caught my eye', nearly caught my hand and seemed hell bent on drawing blood! Such a great pity because she looked to be extremely promising ….. I would like to see her on a better day!

Foreign White Adult Female
1 CC & BoB Duffy's CH FLUTTERBY TALLULAH MAY 20-02-2002
A most elegant female. Ears of excellent size and shape, perfectly set. Very good profile overall though her top of head is a little flat. Muzzle showing slight pinch. Good blue eye colour. Excellent body type. Excellent dainty legs and paws. Excellent tail. Excellent white coat of superb length and texture. A forward little madam who was definitely "seeking gentleman for good time"!

Oriental Spotted Tabby Adult Female
1 CC n/a Stafford's CH HEYBURY ZOE 38h 06-06-2002
Excellent head shape overall. Large ears of very good shape and set. Very good profile overall. Eyes of excellent shape and set. Excellent body type. Excellent coat length and texture. Overall the markings, though superficial, are far too linked and are not sound to the roots, and also show excessive agouti invasion. I questioned whether she was infact a Shaded, but felt that she was rather more a Spotted than a Shaded - otherwise I would have marked 'Not as Registered'. A very nice female let down by her pattern.

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