THE BRITISH RAGDOLL CAT CLUB

January 8^th 2005

John S Harrison

My thanks to Allen, Chris, Len and the Committee for inviting me to judge once again; having judged at the Club's first Exemption Show, and again at the first Championship Show I knew only too well what I was letting myself in for when I accepted the engagement ….. a long day's judging of high quality Ragdolls! This year was certainly no exception and with an unusually strong bunch of very impressive kittens judging proved to be far from simple. I have been very critical in the past of the loss in size and substance in the breed, today I was delighted to see so very many large cats of correct type, and the excellent quality of so many of the kittens does give great confidence for the future. The Club is to be complimented for achieving such a high entry of quality cats. This is one show where a capable Steward is essential, and I am really grateful to Mark for accompanying me.

Grand Champion Male
Grand Challenge Certificate to Mrs D Anderson's CH PURRFURUS BLUE SUNSHINE 66a.
A mature, fully developed, 7 year old male and what a delightful natured old soul he is, he didn't stop purring once and was quite content to sprawl all over the trolley, me and Mark! I don't think this Grand old Chap and I have met before, The standard asks for "a large, powerful, imposing cat" and my goodness how well this description fits this lovely old Chap. He is a large muscular and well boned exhibit of overall excellence. Excellent strength to head. Ears of excellent size shape and set with an excellent top of head. Nose of very good length, excellent profile. Excellent colour blue eyes of very good shape, size and set. Excellent cheeks. Excellent muzzle shape. Short strong neck. Excellent length to body which is of excellent overall type and size. Excellent strong legs of good length, balanced tail. I was a little concerned that his very full coat, which though of very good length and texture, was rather dense and woolly. I checked the SoP and noted that there are only 10 points for coat length, texture and condition and I assumed that a 7 year old stud cat would probably live in an outside cattery and as it's mid-winter gave him the benefit of the doubt … what I was confident of is that without any doubt whatsoever his many excellent qualities more than outweighed my reservations: however, this said I would not have made the allowance in a female or a neuter. A magnificent exhibit of most excellent type, it was a great pleasure to judge him, I understand that this was his third and qualifying Grand, my heartiest congratulations to his Owner / Breeder.

Reserve Certificate to Mrs & Miss Hart's SILKIESTAR SHAMANTA MOET 66 31.
A 15 months old youngster of extremely promising type. Ears of very good size and shape, correctly set with slight tilt forwards. Excellent flat skull. Excellent profile. Nose of correct length for balance, lovely profile. Cheeks very well developed for age. Pleasing muzzle shape. Correct bite and good chinline. Eyes of good shape and size, quite good colour. Body of very good type and correct length, showing good bone to legs. Well balanced tail. Coat of good length and texture, well marked overall, back rather darker than I like. I hope I shall see him again when he is fully mature.

Mr & Mrs Cann's CH SNOWSPRITE MISTERBLUESKY 66a. 2½ years
Another large well developed male. Head of good type overall though I felt his ears were a little small for balance, and tend to be a little close in set. Nose just a fraction long. Good profile. Very good cheeks. Eyes of fair shape, rather pale in colour. Excellent body type, good length body, short sturdy neck. Well balanced limbs and tail. Excellent coat length and texture. Just a tadge grumpy.

Seal Colourpoint / Mitted (Inc AOC Dominant) Neuter Male
1 PC & BoB Stacey & Delloyde's PR CHEHAM CANTONA 66.
Almost 7 years old and looking really impressive. Excellent head shape overall. Ears of excellent size and shape correctly set. Excellent skull. Excellent profile showing nose of correct length. Very good muzzle shape. Eyes just a little paler than I'd like, excellent shape and set. Excellent body type, beautifully balanced legs and tail. Excellent size with excellent strength of bone. Excellent full coat of correct length and texture. Excellent colouring and contrast. A really pleasing exhibit of overall excellence shown in superb condition … what a lovely natured old chap as well! Well deserving of the BoB, I see from my catalogue that he also took the Grand Premier certificate in strong competition.

2 Creed's BOSSDOLLS RUNNING BEAR 66. At 4½ years of age I felt this chap was a little small and would have liked to feel more bone and substance. Ears of good size and set, with good flat skull between. Good profile. Cheeks showing fair development, though the muzzle was a little weak. Correct bite, chin line a little uneven. Eyes of very good shape and size and excellent bright blue in colour. Body of good length, rather fine boned and lacking substance. Neck rather long. Coat of excellent length and texture, body a trifle dark. Lovely natured chap.

3 Palmer's LITTLEANGEL JOSHUA 66. An excellent natured lad of 2½ years showing overall excellent body type. Ears a little small for balance, rather close set, though the skull overall appeared to be correct. Nose a little long, spoiling an otherwise pleasing profile. Eyes of fairly good blue colour. But rather inclined to Oriental shape. Excellent body type showing very good balance and solid substance. Well balanced tail and legs. Excellent coat length and texture. A delightful chap who revelled in the attention!

Considered for BoB - Lynch's PR CHESAWOOD WILLOW UFGOOD 66. A pleasing 5 year old of overall excellent type, showing impressive head type with a superb profile. A large well built chap of substance. Very good coat length and texture, coat just a little dark and lacking a little in contrast. Lovely tempered boy of quality, but unfortunately he didn't appeal to me quite as much as the winner.

Seal Colourpoint / Mitted (Inc AOC Dominant) Neuter Female
1 & PC Stacey & Delloyde's PR CHEHAM SOFARSOGOOD 66.
A large lass of almost 7 years showing overall excellent type. Ears of very good size and shape, perfectly set. Excellent width flat top to head. Very good nose length, excellent profile. Well developed cheeks fitting perfectly with the perfect muzzle. Eyes of very good shape and size, good colour. Excellent body type, showing good length and substance. Well proportioned tail and legs. Very good strength of bone. Coat of excellent length and texture, lacking just a little in contrast. A lovely lady who lost out on BoB to her stable mate. Excellent condition and temperament.

2 Baldwin's GRASHUS SHERI PEARL 66t.
A 3 year old lady lacking a little in substance. Head overall a little long in the back skull for perfect balance. Ears of fairly good size and set. Good profile. Cheeks require better development and muzzle rather lacking substance. Body generally of fairly good type, but just a little fine and light weight. Coat of very good length and correct texture. Well marked. A most contented and relaxed lass.

3 Long's SONNYWOOD SHERRY TRIFLE 66.
This 6 year old lass was rather small, finely built and lacking the overall size and substance required. Ears of good size, shape and set. Fairly good profile and top of head. Eyes fairly good shape, pale blue in colour. Body type rather fine and lacking substance. Excellent coat length and texture, with excellent dense points colour, and superb contrast. A delightful natured lass who really did try her best!

AC Breeders Adult Male
1 Messer's DRAUPNIR LITTLE ODIN 66 31a A large young male of pleasing type. Ears of very good size and shape, correctly set. Excellent top of head. Very good profile. Excellent eye shape set and colour. Cheeks need a little more definition. Excellent body type and substance. Excellent coat length and texture. Excellent colour and markings. A very promising chap at only 11months of age.

2 Hillman's VALLEYCAT VIAGRRA 66a At 10 month of age another very promising youngster. Ears good size, correct shape and set. Good length nose, very good profile. Excellent eye shape and set. Excellent body type, size and substance for age. Excellent coat length and texture.

3 Johnston's SCOVILLE TOMMY TUCKER 66a

AC Non-Breeders Adult Male
1 Jones' SILKIESTAR RAPHAEL 66 31 At 10 months showing great promise indeed. A young male of overall excellence. Large powerful head type. Skull not quite as flat as desired. Ears excellent shape and set. Excellent profile. Excellent eyes. Good short strong neck. Excellent long body of correct type and substance. Excellent coat length and texture. Well marked overall with excellent facial marking. Excellent friendly nature.

2 Cann's CH SNOWSPRITE MISTERBLUESKY 66a

3 Benterman's CHEHAM COOLSUNSET 66f

AC Aristocrat Adult Male or Female
1 Anderson's CH PURRFURUS BLUE SUNSHINE 66a

2 Pidd's ADTRELO SENZAPARIROMEO 66aw An 18 month old lad of overall good type. Ears good shape and set. Fair cheeks and muzzle. Nose rather too long. Fair profile. Body of overall correct type and balance. Good coat length and texture. Looks like he almost left his mittens at home!

AC Debutante Kitten Male
1 Wood's OSOCOOL AGGASSI 66w What a charmer! A well developed kitten of 6 months showing very great promise. Of overall excellent type and conformation. Excellent head overall. Ears correct shape size and set. Good top of head. Excellent profile. Eyes good shape and size. Well developed cheeks and muzzle for age. Excellent body type. Excellent coat length and texture, well marked and excellent colour.

2 Benterman's CHEHAM DECIDEDLY DELICIOUS 66 31a A very well grown kitten of 4 months , again showing great promise. Overall excellent type. Large and of excellent substance. Ears of good shape and set. Excellent profile. Good cheek development for age. Excellent coat. Well marked. Another lad to look out for in the future.

3 Marjason's WERMARBEARS ACER ARAGORN 66 31

AC Debutante Kitten Female
1 Hiscock's CHEHAM SOLITAIRE 66 A very well grown lass of 8½ months. Excellent head overall. Ears excellent shape and set. Excellent top of head, nose and profile. Excellent eye shape and size, bright clear blue in colour. Excellent body type. Excellent coat. A really most impressive kitten.

2 Chappell's CHEHAM ENDLESSLOVE 66g A well grown kit of 4 months with overall very good type. Good head overall. Ears large and well set. Good profile. Fair cheeks for age. Well balanced body developing well. Good coat length and texture. Very pleasing points colour distribution.

3 Wood's LAMOR MIASHOPENGLORY 66

AC Visitors Kitten, Male
1 Wood's OSOCOOL AGGASSI 66w

2 Pringle's RAGALYN BLUE MOON 66 31a A large well grown neutered kitten of overall very good type. Good head overall. Ears good size, well set. Good nose length, good profile. Muzzle developing well. Eyes a little too ropund and bold. Excellent body type. Good coat length and texture.

3 Mitchell's MIAOMAMOUR SAN DIEGO 66

AC Visitors Kitten Female Part 1
1 Wright's RAGSTYLE BLUEBERRY PIE 66aw A six month old kitten of overall fairly good type. Ears fair size and shape, set well with good width between. Eyes of good size, but very pale in colour. Profile far too straight overall lacking the required gentle dip. Lovely condition and temperament.

AC Visitors Kitten Female Part 2
1 Sprot's RAGALYN MARBLE 66 31 A well grown lass of 5½ months of overall excellence, this delightful kitten certainly has the 'Wow' factor! Excellent head overall. Ears of perfect size and shape, correctly set with good width between. Good skull. Good nose length. Excellent profile. Very good cheeks and muzzle for age. Very good bite and chin line. Excellent body type with balanced legs and tail. Good length coat of excellent texture. Excellent condition and presentation. Excellent facial markings. A really impressive lass, certainly my type of kitten, I hope she continues to develop this early promise.

2 Wood's LAMOR MIASHOPENGLORY 66 Head of good type overall. Ears of good size and pleasing set. Nose a little long. Very good profile. Very good body type. Good coat length and texture. At 4½ months this friendly lass shows promise. Excellent condition.

3 Davies ANGWEN ISABELLA 66a

AC Adolescent Neuter
1 Bulmer's PR RAGALYN NIMBUS 66 31a At 13 months this exhibit shows great maturity. A cat of overall excellent size, type and substance. Ears excellent shape, size and set. Excellent cheeks and profile. Excellent body type. Excellent bone and substance. Legs and tail in proportion. Excellent coat length and texture. Fair markings. Excellent condition and temperament.

2 Ives' AZERPASHAN TYSON 66dtw At 10 months this chap was rather small and immature. Ears of good size and set with fair top of head. Fair profile. Lacks cheek development. Pleasing muzzle. Eyes a little round but of excellent blue. Body of overall good type but needs to develop. Good coat length and texture. Pleasing colour, but lacking sufficient mittens. Just a little timid at first but soon found his purr.


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