YORKSHIRE COUNTIES CAT CLUB MARIA CHAPMAN-BEER 11.11.17 Many thanks to Linda, Jim and the Committee for their kind invitation to judge. The hospitality, as always, was first class. A big thank you also to Steve Parkin who kindly chauffeured us to the station. A Committee that all work hard and support the show, well done to you all. I had an excellent line-up of kittens for Best Foreign Kitten, the best I have had in some time. My final choice went to a super Sorrel Abyssinian female kitten EAGLAND S ABYCHAT VOGUE, a very promising little girl. Only just old enough to be at the show she was a lovely example of the breed, she also showed herself off really well. I have to admit, she nearly ended up in my pocket. I had the assistance of Joanne Geddes throughout the day, who is an excellent steward and kept me in order, many thanks Joanne. IMPERIAL FOREIGN GRAND PREMIER MALE: IMP GR PR GR PR MAKIMA KYANITE (RUS a). Large ears of good set and shape with flattening to top of head between. Green eyes of good expression, set well and of good almond shape, breadth between. Prominence to whisker pads giving a broad end to head. Profile shows an angle with a slight curve to profile with a very small bump, level chin. A young boy of 15 months, nicely developed for age with a muscular body of good size, slim shape to legs and oval paws. Coat has density and is showing colour to roots, silvery sheen, would ideally like a little softer. Good shape and length to tail. A gentle nature to this very nice boy. RES IMP GR PC HUTCHINSON S GR PR TOBYSDEN HARRY HOUDINI (BEN n 24 33). A chatty boy, talking to everyone who passed by. Medium sized ears of good shape with breadth between, slight rounding to top of head. Large pale blue eyes of good shape and set with uniform width to nose between, defined whisker pads. Gentle contour to profile with a slight bump to nose, level chin with untidy teeth but bite level. A good sized boy with body of good length and weight, slim well shaped legs and paws. Well defined brown spots on an ivory base coat, including rosettes and arrowheads, broken and unbroken necklaces, good spotting to belly. Coat is of good texture and has density. Well marked tail of medium length. A nice lad who presents and stands well. GRAND CHAMPION BURMESE FEMALE: Two very nice girls. GR CC RIDDLE S CH OAKFORD SUMMERTHYME (BUR n). Good breadth to gently rounded top of head between medium sized ears of good size and set. Large yellow eyes of good set, she does round them a little when out of pen but when back in the safety of her pen and relaxes, very nice expression. Blunt muzzle to short balanced wedge. Nose break to profile, bump to nose, level chin which could be deeper. A weighty, mature girl of good bone with good depth to chest, slim legs and neat oval paws. Super shine to very close lying coat, of excellent texture, fits like a glove (couple of white hairs scattered on neck which looks like damage). Medium length to tail. RES GR CC RIDDLE S CH OAKFORD SELENE (BUR b). About a year younger than the winner and from the same household. Rounding to top of head between ears of good set and shape. Large yellow eyes of good shape and set. Blunt muzzle to wedge with a nose break to profile, rounding off slightly at nose leather, chin could be firmer and deeper. Good size and bone to body with good depth to chest, good weight and feel, slim legs and oval paws. Even warm chocolate colour to coat of good texture and lies well. Medium length to tail. A little grumble but no malice. RUSSIAN BLUE ADULT FEMALE: BOB awarded to: PHILLIPS GR CH MELKELTER GALIYA GERTRUDA. Medium sized ears of good set and shape, would ideally like larger in size, flattening to top of head between. Green eyes of good shape and set with good width between, nice expression. Good prominence to whisker pads giving a good broad end to head. Angle to profile with a slight concave curve, small bump to nose, level chin. Slim body of good size and weight, with slim legs and neat oval paws. Coat is of good texture and has density, mid blue in colour with a silvery sheen. Good shape and length to tail. Lovely purr and nature to this girl who poses so well. I believe she went on to win Best Overall Foreign, many congratulations.
MARIA CHAPMAN-BEER -2- YORKSHIRE COUNTIES 2017 BROWN SPOTTED BENGAL NEUTER MALE: BOB awarded to: GR PR TOBYSDEN WILLIAMOFORANGE. I liked this boy very much, a grand old gentleman of over 8.5 years of age. Large ears set well, slight flattening to forehead. Deep green colour to eyes of good shape and set, good uniform width to nose between. A slim lad with long body, very firm and muscular in feel, slim legs and good shape to paws. Contour to profile with a bump to nose, level chin, level gums as has no small teeth now. Rich rufus tone to brown coat with well defined dark brown and black markings and spots. Coat is a little long now but lies well. Well marked tail. A gentle lad who handles so well, a joy to judge thank you he stole my heart. BROWN BURMESE FEMALE ADULT: BOB awarded to: RIDDLE S CH OAKFORD SUMMERTHYME. ORIENTAL BLUE KITTEN: 1 & BOB ALARIO WINDSOR male. A well grown, strong lad in fine condition. Large ears wide at base with very good breadth between, does hold low some of the time but when relaxed of good set. Oriental shape and slant to green eyes with width between, aloof expression. Strong head, nicely balanced with a strong straight profile and level chin and bite (gums a little red). Elegant and muscular slim body of very good weight and size, long slim legs and oval paws. Sleek dark blue coat with a shine, just a little fading to roots in a couple of areas, but generally sound. Coat is fine and very close lying. Tapering tail, showing a few feint tabby markings. Very nice boy whom I believe went on to become Overall Best Oriental, many congratulations. ORIENTAL BI-COLOUR KITTEN MALE: 1 & BOB ALLEN S VONTEEZ ERIE-RIQUE (OLH a 02 21 64). Sweet young kitten only just old enough to be here and I think nearly disappeared into several pockets during the day. Large ears are wide at base with breadth between, does bonnet them slightly some of the time. Oriental shape to eyes, of a straighter set rather than an oriental slant with width between, colour developing being a muddy green at present. Attractive blue markings either side of the bridge of nose and a little blue blotch on his pink nose leather, some blue on back of ears and head. Medium length wedge with a virtually straight profile, a little rise at bridge of nose and a slight dip to forehead at present. Good depth to chin, teeth are a little untidy at present with the centre top small teeth just slightly set back but canines are level, teething. He is obviously a long hair and his coat length is well developed for his age, fine in texture and lies well with a shine. Sparkling white to coat with darker blue patches on body and shoulders which are sound to roots. White is between 65%-70% coverage, with a little blue on inside of back legs. Some encroachment of white into the blue patches on body. Good weight and size to this young kitten, looks to have had a large breakfast with a bit of a round tummy, long slim legs and neat oval paws. Good shape to tapering tail with length to fur developing. He was a real purrer and loved the cuddles, such a sweet nature. This kitten was as entered as a blue tabby but found no evidence of tabby. As he was the only entry, I did not penalise as it would not have affected the class he was entered into. TABBY POINT SIAMESE KITTEN: 1. MILES SIMPLISMITTEN OOH LALA (SIA n 21) female. A very pretty and feminine girl who was very stylish. Large ears have good width to base and are well set, thumbprints to backs. Clear warm seal coloured M to forehead with clear ribbons and tabby markings to face. Good blue colour to lovely eyes of good size and of oriental shape and slant with width between. Balanced medium length wedge with a virtually straight profile and good chin, level bite. A slim, elegant body of very nice weight and of good size, long slim legs and neat oval paws. Fine and short, close lying coat of very good texture with a shine, slight tonal shading to body, definite seal tabby markings to legs with clear tabby rings to approximately ¾ length of tail with a seal tip. Tail is fine and tapers to end, could have another half inch to balance. Lovely purr and nature to this well balanced girl who handles and poses so well.
MARIA CHAPMAN-BEER -3- YORKSHIRE COUNTIES 2017 MISCELLANEOUS CLASSES: AC SEMI-L/HAIR MAIDEN ADULT: 1. WILSON S MYPAWS JUST JACKSON (RAG n 04 21) male. A well developed lad for his age, just adult by two weeks. Medium sized ears with slight tufts and furnishings and well set. Broad head, cheeks developing well, rounding to muzzle. Large blue eyes well opened and with a slight oblique set. Flattened plane with a slight dip to profile, medium length nose and good chin. Silky dense coat of medium length with lovely ruff, seal tabby pattern on a beige ground, warm seal markings to tail with some rings, lovely white gloves to front paws and white back legs. Good weight to body of good size, substantial legs with large rounded paws with tufts. Bushy proportionate tail. A gentle nature to this lovely boy, very well presented. AC SIMI-L/HAIR (WITHOUT WHITE) KITTEN NON-BREEDERS: Quality class. 1. DUNN & EVANS ADJULSL FLORENITY (MCO f 22) female. What a striking girl she is. Large ears are well set with large tufts. Oblique set to eyes of good size and expression uniform width to nose between. Strong square muzzle to head of good length with contour to profile and good chin. Long body, well developed at just over 7 months, of good weight, strong substantial legs and large rounded paws with toe tufts. Very attractive rich red and black tortie tabby markings. Silky coat, top coat and ruff developing. Long coat to tail of good length. A handsome girl. 2. SCOTT S ADJULSL BAMBU BLU (RAG a) male. A big kitten just coming up to 6 months of age. Lovely expression to large blue eyes which are well set and of good walnut shape. Breadth to top of head head with medium sized ears which have slight furnishings and tufts. Flattened plane with a curve to profile and firm chin. Body of good size with strong, well boned legs and rounded paws with toe tufts. Very attractive blue colour to mask and points with some shading to silky coat which has density, showing a little area of re-growth from an injury (on back). Long bushy tail. Very nice boy, very well presented and of super temperament. 3. AGGETT S ISADORYOU I-HAVE-A-DREAM (MCO d 22) male. Another very nice kitten just coming up to 5 months of age, with a super rich red tabby coat with very good pattern, developing very nicely and liked him a lot. What a lovely kitten to start of the class with. AC SEMI-L/HAIR SPECIAL LIMIT KITTEN: 1. FILENSION KISMET KAT (RGM ns 03 21 21) male neuter. Slight rounding to dome, medium sized ears with furnishings. Bluey green colour to eyes of good size, pleasing expression. Rounding to cheeks with muzzle developing, slight break to profile and a good chin. Well grown lad with good length to body, substantially boned legs and large rounded paws. Medium length soft coat has density. Well furnished tail of medium length. A gentle boy. AC SEMI-L/HAIR (WITHOUT WHITE) BREEDERS NEUTER: 1. HAWORTH S UK IMP GR CH DIZZIPAWS BRUCE (RAG n) male. Wow, what an impressive boy he is. A stately gentleman on wonderful form, now over 11 years of age, and shows himself so well. Very good overall type with a retrousse nose which you rarely see. Strong head with well developed cheeks and muzzle. Very good blue colour to eyes of good shape and set, lovely expression. Body of excellent size with substantial boning to legs and large rounded paws with toe tufts. Some shading to coat, but good contrast to points, of medium long length, is dense and of good silky texture, rich seal colour points. Full bushy tail of good length. A handsome boy, beautifully presented and a joy to judge. Thank you for entering him under me. AV FOREIGN DEBUTANTE ADULT: 1. HORNER S ABYDREAMES MISTRESS POLGARA (ABY a) female. Moderately large ears set well and of good shape. Golden eyes of nice shape and set with a slight oriental slant. Slight break to profile, small bump to nose, level chin and bite, indentation to gently
MARIA CHAPMAN-BEER -4- YORKSHIRE COUNTIES 2017 rounded muzzle, head still to mature. Very nice weight and feel to body of good size, slim legs and neat oval paws. Coat lies well with well defined darker blue ticking on a blue ground, deep rich warm mushroom colour to coat on neck, chest and undersides and inner legs, does have a slight warmth to base. Good shape to tail with a blue tip. A feminine girl, head needs to catch up with body but only just into adulthood and not quite 10 months of age. AV FOREIGN SPECIAL LIMIT ADULT: 1. WATKINS ROGUS HARRIET-INAHURRY (DRX w 61) female. A very pretty girl. Flattening to top of head between medium sized ears which are wide at base and well set. Large blue eyes set well apart. Wedge is wide at eye level with a short, strong muzzle. Profile shows a stop and a level chin and bite. Good texture to white coat which generally covers and showing waving, down on tummy. Tail well covered. A little attitude but handled well. 2. MCRAE S GR CH CAGARAN KEEKERS (ALH bs 11 31) male. Gentle rounding to top of head of good breadth. Medium sized ears of good set and shape, strong short head with blunt muzzle, definite nose break to profile and a level chin.. Medium sized eyes of good shape and set, seemed to be having a little trouble with them today and were watering. Medium length coat, could be silkier in texture. A strong, mature lad with strong shape to legs and large paws. Plume to tail. Gentle nature. AC BURMESE DEBUTANTE KITTEN: 1. DRY S ROSSIKHAN BAMBOO (BUR n) male. What a little pint pot, obviously his first show but taking it all in his stride and all the cuddles. Rounding to top of head between medium sized ears of good set and shape. Eyes of good shape, colour developing. Short wedge with a blunt muzzle, nose break to profile with a level chin, teething. Warm brown colour developing to kitten coat which lies well. Good size and weight for age, slim legs and neat oval paws. Tail tapers to end, of medium length. A cute kitten enjoying his day. AC BURMESE BREEDERS NEUTER: 1. GILES IMP GR CH & GR PR RAWEKE SERENDIPITY (BUR c) female. Oh my, a real bagpuss, being very plump now. Gentle rounding to top of head between medium sized ears which are set well. Lovely expression to chartreuse eyes of good set and size. Lovely head with a short wedge and blunt muzzle, nose break to profile, chin could be firmer, most of small teeth missing now coming up to 11 years of age, and rather untidy teeth. As mentioned, a plump body, slim legs and oval paws. Coat a little dense now but of good texture and lies well. Medium length to tail. A gentle girl. AC BURMESE NON-BREEDERS NEUTER: 1. FRIMSTON S GR PR SIGISMUND BLITZEN (BUR c) male. A nice boy but not at all happy. Good breadth between medium sized ears of good set and shape. Large golden yellow eyes of good shape and size. Definite nose break to profile, chin could be stronger. Very nice weight and feel to body of good size with slim legs and oval paws. Darker lilac colour to coat which does have a warm tone, lies well and of good texture. Medium length to tail. 2. BESWICK S GR PR MAINMAN KISSINGONASTAR (BUR j). Gentle rounding to top of head between moderately sized ears of good set. Slim body to medium size, acceptable weight, with slim legs and neat oval paws. Warm cream to lilac tortie coat, slightly long but lies well. Small tension to end of tail but she doesn t help herself with her little bit of spirit. AV ORIENTAL LIMIT ADULT: 1. SHELTON S LEXSAM WORDSWORTH (OSH p 22) male. A sleepy, relaxed lad. Breadth between ears which are wide at base, slight thumbprints to backs, holds a little low some of the time. Balanced medium length wedge with oriental shape to green eyes, could have a little more oriental slant, good width between. Clear M to forehead with slight ribbons to cheeks. Slight dip to nose in profile, level chin, teeth a little untidy. Elegant, slim long body of good weight with long slim legs and neat oval paws. Warm mushroom colour to short coat which lies well, and has a shine. Slightly darker mushroom oysters to sides of body and a line along spine with two
MARIA CHAPMAN-BEER -5- YORKSHIRE COUNTIES 2017 parallel lines either side are evident, not that easy to define in the hall lighting, lines over head onto shoulders, clear tabby markings to limbs with rings virtually up to the base of his tail. Long, tapering tail. A gentle boy in lovely condition and easy to handle. AV ORIENTAL NON-BREEDERS NEUTER: 1. MCCORMACK S PR ALDERSTAR SUPERNOVA (OLH kv) female. A very striking girl. Balanced head with breadth between large ears of good set and wide at base. Oriental shape and slant to green eyes with a wonderful superior expression, good width between. Strong head with an attractive apricot blaze on face, very slight bump to nose in profile, chin has depth but could be firmer. Long, elegant body of good weight and muscle, with long slim legs and neat oval paws. Attractive lilac based caramel tortie coat well mingled with shades of apricot. Very fine coat, extremely close lying and has a shine, colour sound to roots. Slim tapering tail, would like another half inch to balance. In super condition and presents herself so well.