SHROPSHIRE CAT CLUB

February 3^rd 2007

John S Harrison

My thanks to Show Managers Di & Janet and their team for inviting me to judge at this show. I understand that the entry was down on previous years, I thoroughly enjoyed my visit. I am most grateful to Jane Haggar for stewarding for me. Jane proved to be a very efficient steward, handling the cats well, and was good company … what more could I ask for? Jane I hope you enjoyed it and will steward for me again.

AC Colourpointed / Mitted Ragdoll Male
1 CC n/a Griffiths & Scott's MARGELITE APPLEJAQUE 66a 01/07/98
Ears of very good size and shape, correctly set. Excellent broad flat top of head. Good basic profile spoiled by the nose being too long. Cheeks lacking sufficient definition which combined with the length of nose forms a distinct wedge when viewed from the front. Eyes of very good size and shape, one was a bit wet so he was checked by the Duty Vet. Body of very good type and balance but for perfection he really does need just a bit more size. Coat of very good length and texture. This delightful natured lad was shown in excellent condition and was a delight to handle. I was sorry to withhold the CC but the length of nose and lack of cheeks couldn't be ignored. I understand he is the sire of the very worthy BoB winner.

2 Byrne's TUFYTOES ORLANDO 66f 13/04/06
Only just into adult classes and at a bit of a disadvantage. Ears of good size and shape, fairly well set. Good top of head. Cheeks showing some development but needing time to develop full potential. Muzzle just a little fine. Eyes good shape but rather pale in colour. Body of very good type and substance. Excellent coat length and texture, pleasing colour. Excellent condition and temperament. A nice young chap with promise.

3 Littler's SILKIESTAR SHIRAZ 66dt 07/09/05
Ears of fair size, shape and set. Fairly good top of head. Nose very long spoiling otherwise good profile. Eyes very good shape and set. Fair cheek and muzzle development. Very good body length. Excellent size and substance. Coat rather short. Good colour and markings.

4 Westwood's APPLAUSE STARSBOY 66at 09/08/05
I was extremely concerned at the condition in which this delightful natured lad was shown - he clearly had received NO show preparation and obviously receives little regular grooming. His coat was very badly matted and knotted.

AC Colourpointed / Mitted Ragdoll Female
1 CC & BoB Slater's RAGTASIA PEACHESAND CREAM 66g 16/04/05
A most delightful young female of overall excellent type. Excellent top of head. Ears of excellent size, shape and set. Excellent profile with balanced nose. Well developed cheeks, excellent muzzle, excellent chin line and bite. Eyes of good shape, set and colour. Excellent body length with correct type and balance, good strength of bone, she just needs that little extra size which will come with maturity. Excellent coat length and texture, excellent colouring. Shown in excellent condition. Very sweet natured, with just a little reserve. This superb youngster is a really promising example not only of the red series, but also of the breed as a whole, and was a delight to judge. I was very impressed withher at the BRCC Show and I have not altered my view of her! Well deserving of the CC and the BoB. Well done to owner and breeders.

2 Bowker's SHAMANTA PRINCESZ AURORA 66a 14/04/06
A youngster of overall good type but still very much a kitten. Ears of very good shape and set, very good top of head. Eyes good shape and size. Fair profile. Cheeks showing some definition. Body of good type, with fair size and substance. Very good coat length and texture. Excellent temperament. This lass was shown in excellent condition but needs time to develop and mature - she still looks a kitten.

3 Pidd's SENZAPARI DONNATELLA 66w 11/10/05
Overall this female was of fair type. Head of rather fine type overall, ears good size and set. Fair top of head. Fair profile. Cheeks lack sufficient development, muzzle too fine. Fair body type and substance. Coat of good texture. Well marked.

Siberian Assessment
Merit to : Symonds SILKIESTAR MARLEY
A very attractive large masculine exhibit of overall very good type and conforming well to the Breed Standard. Ears of good size and shape, well set. Very good top of head. Very good cheek structure as required by standard. Very good profile. Very good muzzle. Eyes of correct shape and set. Excellent strongly built body of correct type. Excellent paws. Tail of good shape and length. Excellent coat length and texture. A delightful natured chap shown in excellent condition.

Merit to : Symonds RADZIMIERZ TAMARA
A very attractive medium sized female of overall very good type. Head of very good overall type and balance. Ears of very good size, shape and set. Good profile. Very good muzzle shape and well formed cheekbones in accord with the standard. Eyes of correct shape and set. Body of very good type and deceptively heavy for size! Tail correct length and shape. This very attractive Tortie Tabby has an excellent topcoat with a dense undercoat and would probably be quite happy in the Russian winter weather. Excellent temperament and condition.

No Merit : TIGGYTYKES OPHELIA
A very large lady with a very attractive coat! Head a little long for balance. Ears of good size and shape. Fairly good profile, but nose rather too long and narrow. Fairly good cheek bones. Eyes fair shape and size. Body rather too long and rangy for perfection. Excellent strength of bone. Coat very dense lacking sufficient top coat giving the overall impression that it would not be waterproof. A very attractive Silver Tortie just a little nervous but shown in excellent condition. I felt that her head faults and lack of topcoat preclude the award of a Merit - however I would be interested to see her when she is mature and in full coat.

Norwegian Forest Cat Neuter Male
1 PC n/a Price & Lewis' JOTUHEIM ORTEGA 67/31 20/05/02
A delightful natured lad of overall good, if somewhat feminine, type. Head a little wide for correct balance. Ears of very good size and shape, set a little too wide. Excellent profile overall spoiled by a slight dip to the nose. Muzzle rather fine. Eyes good shape. Excellent long body carried on tall legs, needing just a little more substance. Coat of good length but a little soft. A pleasing chap but unfortunately rather too fine overall for the PC to be awarded.

BoB : Coward's UK GR PR NORDLYS ATHANASIAS 67/31ts 02/05/03
A large strong cat of overall excellence. This chap really does look a Norwegian Forest and is an impressive exhibit, I can add nothing to my report of im at the Supreme Show where I awarded him the UK GPC and the BoB. A superb example of the breed.

Norwegian Forest Cat Neuter Female
1 PC n/a Wood's NORSVANA SUGAR SPARKLE 67 31ats
Ears just a little small for balance but very well set. Fairly good profile. Eyes very oriental in shape and set. Very good body type but rather small and lacking the required substance. Very good coat length and texture. This lass was to say the least in a bit of a strop and certainly did nothing to enhance her chances.

Cornish Rex Kitten
1 Desolla's INDASIA KEHIRA 33/21
Head overall rather long for balance with a wedge tending to Oriental type. Ears of good size but rather too oriental in shape and set. Fairly good top of head with gentle curve at the brow, but far too long in the nose. Lacking the cheekbones and muzzle shape which are so important to the Cornish head. Eyes very good size and shape. Excellent neck. Excellent body type held on tall legs with very neat paws. Excellent short tightly rexed coat to sides of body, but unfortunately the coat was very short and sparse across the back. A very dainty elegant and playful kitten shown in excellent condition ; unfortunately I could not overlook her faults and withheld the BoB.

Asian Self / Tortie Kitten
1 & BoB Rice's CORVUS INTREPID 72 22/07/06
Very good Asian type overall. Excellent head shape. Ears correct size and size. Excellent top of head. Excellent profile. Eyes of excellent shape and size, with outstanding eye colour. Excellent body type. Excellent coat length and texture, dense black to roots. A well grown lad showing great promise. Well deserving of BoB.

Oriental Shaded Neuter Male
1 PC n/a Thorpe's PR MERRYTAIL JOEL 43b 31/10/04
Excellent head shape from front. Ears of excellent size shape and set. Skull rather flat resulting in profile being a little too angular. Good chin line, correct bite. Eyes of very good size and set, a tendency to squint. Excellent lines to wedge. Excellent body type, excellent length. Long well tapered tail. Excellent short close lying coat. Fairly good shading but the base colour is rather too grey, it needs to be warmer in colour, and unfortunately the coat is grey at the roots. A lovely lad, but unfortunately I felt the shading/colour precluded award of PC.

Oriental Shaded Neuter Female
1 PC n/a Rowe's FOXYPAWS SUA LAI 43a 20/08/05
Head of overall very pleasing type. Ears of very good shape and set with good width between. Very good profile overall with just the slightest dips at nose and brow. Eyes of excellent shape and set. Very good lines to wedge. Body of very good type and balance. Very good legs with dainty paws. Good tail length and taper. Coat of very good length and texture, showing fairly heavy ghosting. Shading very heavy, approximately a 50:50 split; unfortunately there is insufficient differentiation, the base colour needs to be much paler. A delightful natured lass shown in excellent condition. Unfortunately the shading precluded the award of PC.

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