Manchester & District Cat Club
1^st May 2010

A thoroughly enjoyable show, but sadly the G H Carnell Leisure Centre doesn't quite match up to the splendour of Stockport Town Hall - those early shows were so enjoyable. It was good to see Marjorie Stafford the Club's long standing Chairman working on the table. Thanks to Mark for stewarding.

Best of Variety Oriental awarded to Moore's very promising Caramel Tortie kitten Kinkajewsden Eileena

AC Bi-Colour Ragdoll, Adult Male
1 CC Hassett's Happytime Captain America 66 31a M 20-07-09
A well grown youngster, just 1 week into adult classes, of great substance and overall excellence. Certainly a very promising exhibit. Ears of excellent shape and size, correctly set. Excellent top of head. Excellent profile, very good nose length, even bite good strong chin. Good muzzle shape, cheeks developing well for age. Eyes good size and shape, good colour. Excellent body type, good length of spine,great substance, strong bone. Tail good length just a little sparsely coated. Coat of very good texture, just a little short for perfection. Good colour and markings. A delightful nature, excellent condition and presentation.

2 Jones' Groovicats Future Legend 66 31t M 26-01-09
Ears of good size, set a little close and held rather upright. Hear overall rather narrow for balance. Good flat skull. Eyes of good shape and size, pleasing blue. Muzzle a little square, cheeks lacking development. Excellent body type and substance. Coat rather short but of good texture. Excellent condition and temperament.

AC Bi-Colour Ragdoll, Adult Female
1 CC n/a Stone's Dizzipaws Calistra 66 31a F 19-06-09
At 10 months this lass was very immature and rather too fine in build. Ears of very good size and shape but held rather low. Profile far too straight. Muzzle very fine and lacking sufficient cheek definition even for age. Eyes rather small but of very good shape and set. Body of fair type, but lacking sufficient size and substance. Coat of excellent length and texture. Excellent colour and markings. Very much a baby. Excellent temperament.

Considered for BoB:
BoB to Hassett's Gr Ch Happytime Ophelia 66 31a F 10-09-08 An attractive lady. Head of overall very good type, well balanced. Eats very good shape and set, could be a little larger. Excellent profile. Excellent muzzle and cheeks. Eyes very good size aand shape, colour a little pale. Excellent body type, good substance. Excellent coat length and texture. Well marked. A very pleasing exhibit.

AC Bi-Colour Ragdoll, Neuter Male
1 CC n/a Lynch's Magisragis Persephone 66 31 MN 04-10-08
Unfortunately this lad was very difficult to handle, he made it quite clear he didn't want to come out and play! A large strongly built lad. Fairly good profile. Muzzle looked OK, cheeks lacking a little definition. Ears good size but held low and flattened. Eyes good shape and excellent blue. Unfortunately I though I could handle him, I could not really assess him fully. He's probably a very nice chap … pity he's such an ill mannered lout!

AC Bi-Colour Ragdoll, Neuter Female
CNH - Bradley's Gr Pr Vonvarda Ka China 66 31a FN 10-05-07
Unfortunately I simply was unable to examine this cat - she sure is a stroppy madam.

AC Siberian Assessment Neuter
No Merit - Wareing's Alexandrite Sofia 82 18 FN 06-06-08
Unfortunately I mislaid my copy of the merit report , I have now found it and accordingly now provide a report. Overall I found this lass to be small and lightly boned - even after taking into account her age of 2 years and that she's female; unfortunately she lacks the required size and bone. Head of fairly good overall type. Ears of good size and shape, correctly set. Good muzzle. Fair profile. Cheeks lack the required breadth. Good eye shape and size. Body small, lightweightand fine in bone. Legs too fine. Tail correct for balance. Coat very short and moulting heavily - clearly she has shed most of her topcoat. Very attractive silver tabby colouration and pattern. Excellent friendly nature.

Oriental Black Adult
1 CC n/a Rice's Siamaiden Blk Betty Bamblan 37 F 17-07-09
Still very much a kitten. Head overall rather weak and fine. Ears of excellent shape and set with good width between. Skull a little uneven with very prominent occiput. Profile very uneven. Muzzle very weak. Eyes excellen size, shape and set, superb green colour. Body of very good type, elegant and fine boned; rather small, even allowing for age, and needs to carry more weight. Coat excellent length and texture, colour not sound to the roots.

Not judged - Helm's Flowerdew Magique Noire 37 F 19-01-08
She appeared to be a very pleasing exhibit, unfortunately she had a clearly visible open wound on her tail and was rejected by the Duty Vet.

Oriental Tortoiseshell Adult
1 CC n/a Brownrigg's Hemlock Jigsaw Puzzle 37e F 12-07-09
A very grumpy lady who did nothing to enhance her chances. A well grown youngster. Head of overall very good type. Ears large and well set with good top of head. Eyes excellent shape and set. Profile very uneven with noticeable skull depression. Excellent body type with length and elegance. Prominent sternum. Excellent coat length and texture.

Oriental Tortoiseshell Kitten
1 & BoB Moore's Kinkajewsden Eileena 37p F 31-10-09
What a delightful kitten! Excellent head overall. Large ears of very good shape and set with excellent width between. Very good profile. Excellent muzzle. Excellent lines to wedge. Long elegant neck. Eyes very good size and set, excellent bright green. Excellent body type. Long well tapered tail. Tall dainty legs, very neat feet. Coat of superb texture, sleek and close lying, excellent colour, sound, and well mingled. Excellent temperament and condition. A very promising youngster indeed.

Oriental Blue Neuter
1 PC & BoB Anderson's Pr Fiordiliso Earl Grey 37a MN 21-06-08
A very well grown exhibit of overall excellentOriental type. Excellent head shape. Ears large and very well set. Excellent top of head. Excellent profile, correct bite, firm chin. Good muzzle, excellent lines to wedge. Eyes very good shape and set, good colour. Excellent body type and length, firm and well muscled. Long elegant legs. Tail very short and lacking balance. Coat of excellent length and texture, close lying. Colour sound to roots, but a very dark steel blue.

Oriental Spotted Tabby Neuter
1 PC & Bob Nelson's Gr Pr Tiddlypoo Justin Tyme 38d MN 25-02-08
A mature exhibit of overall pleasing type. Ears good size and shape, well set, good width between. Very good profile. Good bite, firm chin. Body of very good strong Oriental type, long legs, balanced well tapered tail. Coat very good length and texture. Pattern rather indistinct, dorsal area showing pattern, spine line clearly broken. A well natured lad shown in good condition.