YORKSHIRE CAT CLUB and NORTH OF BRITAIN LONGHAIR AND SEMILONGHAIR CAT CLUB.

YORKSHIRE CAT CLUB and NORTH OF BRITAIN LONGHAIR AND SEMILONGHAIR CAT CLUB. November 12 th 2016 Dr Bruce Bennett A splendid day at this big event, presided over as ever by Linda Ashmore and her busy team to whom many congratulations on piloting yet another show so successfully, and my thanks for their invitation. Sarah-Ruth Lee came to steward and has my sincere thanks. She is a great steward and an excellent companion on a very busy day. Oh my aching feet! YORKSHIRE CAT CLUB. ANY IMPERIAL GRAND CHAMPION ADULT MALE. OLY GR CC to BUJALSKA-AXON'S UK 0B IGR CH DELPHINIUM SWEET WILLIAM. M. (BRI n 24) 4 yr 6 mth. Spotted tabby British. A massive and very impressive male with a very splendid temperament to boot. Huge rounded head wonderful full cheeks; muzzle short and straight viewed from the front. Large open golden eyes with a benign and dreamy expression. Neat ears widely spaced on the broad skull, aligned to its contours. Clear profile break from a rounded forehead to a short strong muzzle. Chin deep, slopes very gently, bite meets. Body straight backed, very large and firm, set upon great strongly boned limbs and big rounded paws, thick slightly tapering tail balancing it all. Crisp textured coat shows a clear spotted body pattern, tail ringing and a broken spine line together with facial tabbying. Background shows a little brindling on the body. A wonderful gentle man who treated us with the utmost civility and affection despite his formidable masculinity. RES IMP GR CC to BROCK'S UK & I GR CH KEVELS TWICE AS NICE. M. (SIA b) 6 yr 6 mth. This wonderful Chocolate Pointed Siamese lad maintains his superb masculine type and exemplary colour beautifully. His head is a splendid even sided triangle, sporting ears of excellent size, alignment and flare, sleepy inclined oriental eyes of good depth to the blue. Excellent profile straight above and below a tiny angle at the bridge. Super masculine depth of muzzle, chin lines up, irregular incisors meeting. Lengthy elegant body of medium size, just a little slenderer than of yore, balancing length of limbs and tail. Super true milk chocolate points with practically unshaded ivory contrasting body completes a text book picture. Having one of his lazy days. 3. KIDD'S I GR CH SKIDDOSH SILVER SHOGUN. M. (BRI ns 22) 5 yr 6 mth. Another splendid British male, Silver Classic this time. Excellent large rounded head on which neat ears are set wide apart, eyes of pale green could be just a little larger for preference. Clear profile break to the short, straight muzzle, chin aligned, bite level. Large strong body a little rotund at the waist line today. Sturdily boned limbs, paws slightly daintier than expected. Wonderful crisp and dense coat exhibiting very handsome and correct classic pattern, dramatic against the silver. 4. MLYNECK & HAYWARD'S I GR CH MLYNECK XANTI. M. (SBI a) 1 yr 9 mth. Very handsome Blue Birman gentleman with a formidable presence. Broad head with full cheeks linked to an elegant fine but masculine muzzle. Well placed and spaced ears on his broad top. Excellent depth of blue to his medium large eyes. Clear dip from the brow to a muzzle that shows a tiny bump, level chin and bite. Strong medium large body that had had a good breakfast, balanced limbs of medium length and thick tail. Superb coat for length and silken texture, flowing ruff, breeches and generously furnished tail; even blue points, some body shading but plenty of contrast. 5. CASSAR-SIMMONDS' I GR CH FIORDILISO SANJAY'S JEWELS.M. (OSH n) 1 yr 8 mth. very elegant Oriental Black chap who has grown up since I last met him. He now looks quite formidable with an excellent wedge head, graced by large ears of size, showing flattering spacing and flare. Oriental eyes, well inclined green there but would like it a little more intense; my only criticism. Very good straight profile, level chin

and bite. Splendid close, gleaming black coat. Also considered; KIDD'S I GR CH CATYKES EDWINSON. M. (BRI as 22) 7 yr 6 mth. Yet another excellent Britisher. Super rounded head with width at the cheeks, firm broad muzzle. Lovely large eyes of pale green. Defined profile break, straight muzzle that could be a little deeper for perfection, aligned chin, incisors meeting just scissored over. Heavily boned body with strong neck, shoulders and chest, now a little slender over the hips and thighs so that rear limbs.look slighter than forelegs. Coat has excellent texture dense and crisp, lovely soft blue classic pattern over sophisticate muted silver background. PALMER'S I GR CH PENNYDOWN STRINGFELLOW. M. (EXO e 21 33) 3 yr 4 mth. Cream Tabby Colourpointed Exotic, handsome mature exotic gentleman, broad rounded head of good shape, ears neatly placed, low and spaced, pale blue eyes might be a little larger. Rounded forehead, very short nose below a deep stop, strong rounded chin below, lower incisors just under. Strong body, sturdy short limbs, balancing length of tail. Plush coat pattern blurred as creams may often be, just coalescing softly at the points. SIAMESE/BALINESE GRAND PREMIER MALE. I GR PC to COOK'S STYPERSON DREAMBOAT. MN. (SIA b 21) 2 yr 3 mth. Striking fellow with a fine triangular wedge head, sporting large flaring ears, strikingly inclined orientally shaped eyes of blue, Arching profile aligned chin, level bite. Slender body, matching limbs and tail. Darkish chocolate tabby tracery on mask and points, some similar shading on the body but good contrast evident. I hesitated before awarding as he is a little dainty and fine for a male, but let his elegant type prevail. AC BI-COLOUR RAGDOLL KITTEN MALE. 1. BoB. CANLIN'S RAGZNDREAMS PERFECT MATCH. M. (RAG a 03 21). 8 mth. Large blue tabby bicolour lad, well grown. Broad head with developed cheeks, neat rounded muzzle, ears wide apart on a fairly flat plain, neatly set and a little open, would prefer more obvious tilt. Large spaced eyes show generous curves to the lids, clear blue that could be deeper. Profile dips gently to the nose leather above a deep muzzle, rounded chin that is aligned well, level bite. Well grown firm body of substance, balancing medium, well boned limbs and matching tail. Attractive soft textured coat, good symmetry to the white inverted V, blue points show tabby tracings on the brow, thumb prints and tail rings not evident. White correctly distributed though the body colour has slipped over the left shoulder a little. 2. JONES & GRIFFITH'S DAISYBLUEPAWS BLUE JOVI. M. (RAG a 03) 3 mth 3 wk. Tiny babe apron strings still in place, very sleepy. Neat round head, with ears spaced and flaring a little on a flattish plane, some tilt and internal furnishings evident. Eyes a little small, but blue good. Profile shows a very shallow curve brow to nose leather, aligned chin, level bite. Baby body, covered by a soft kitten coat, matching limbs and length to the wispily furnished tail. Very good inverted V, with white correctly distributed on limbs and underparts with some on the body in permitted quantities. AC BI-COLOUR RAGDOLL KITTEN FEMALE. 1. BAXTER'S SARARAGGS SURPRISE SURPRISE. F. (RAG a 03) 6 mth 3 wk. Entered as indicated as a result of a typo, but judged as a Blue Tortie Tabby. Nice little girl with breadth to her head, ears blunt tipped and just tilting, widely spaced on an almost flat plane, eyes of good size, pale blue. Shallow profile curve brow to nose leather, deep muzzle and chin that lines up, bite level. Well balanced body and limbs with tail to match. Coat developing, soft in texture, inverted V on mask shows fair symmetry, white correct on tummy and limbs, quite a bit on body too but within the permitted one third. Blue tabby markings clear on forehead, with pale rusty red patch there and behind left ear. AC COLOURPOINTED OR MITTED RAGDOLL KITTEN FEMALE.

1. BoB.JONES & GRIFFITH'S ADPIXSL BRIGHT EYES. F. (RAG n) 7 mth. very pleasing little lady with a broad head, broad short rounded muzzle, very good topline with round tipped ears beautifully spaced and set just tilting on a flat plane. Eyes of good size and fair depth of blue. Profile dips to a neat straight muzzle of very good depth, chin aligned and level bite. Compact little body with proportionate limbs and tail. Coat of excellent soft texture, dense seal points with contrasting creamy fawn body. 2. COWSILL'S MERCHEYDOLLZ RENEE. F. (RAG f) 8 mth 1 wk; More mature lady with a head that shows good breadth at the cheekbones with a pleasing short broad muzzle beneath. Ears spaced on an almost flat plane, showing a little flare and some tilt. Eyes of good size and depth of blue. Profile curves down from brow to short straight muzzle. Chin slopes back a little, bite meets. Well developed body, proportionate limbs and tail. Coat developing well, good soft texture, excellent tortied points with lovely body contrast. 3. LYNCH'S MAGISRAGIS WISTERIA. F. (RAG a) 6 mth 12 wk: Comely lady with strength of head, breadth to it, with a dainty rounded muzzle beneath. Ears spaced on flat plane, eyes of good size, spaced and of mid blue shade. Profile dips to a muzzle the tip of which does show a tilt (!) and has depth to it. Chin aligned and firm, bite meeting. Firm body, matching limbs and length of tail that has a little rigidity at its tip but is well aligned.youngster's coat has softness to it, attractive blue points with contrasting pale body. 4. JAMIESON'S MERCHEYDOLLS ROXY ROCKS. F. (RAG f 21). 8 mths 1 wk Tortie Tabby Colourpointed Girl. Smart young lady, with a strongly boned head, basically rounded with a flat top between tilting ears that could be a little more spaced for preference. Good blue tone to her rounded eyes. Profile curves to a short muzzle that could be a little broader ideally. Excellent firm body, balancing strong limbs and length of tail. Coat has soft texture, a little short as yet, very smart seal tabby pointing with just the faintest warm smudge on the muzzle and a mottled paw pad on the right to justify the Tortie. Good body contrast. While this lady presents a smart overall appearance this is a little generic rather than specifically typical of the Ragdoll type and standard, a not altogether uncommon finding. Also considered SIMPSON'S BRYNDLEY PRINCESS-MARTHA. F. (RAG a) 7 mth 4 wk. Blue Colourpointed. Oval head to this girl, ears could be spaced a little more widely, though the top between the ears is fairly flat. The ears themselves are rounded at the tips and flare gently rather than tilting, the eyes are pale blue in colour. Profile shows a good curve to a neat muzzle just tip tilted, chin rounded in outline, aligned to the nose, level bite. Firm body, limbs and tail proportionate. Very attractive soft textured coat of lovely colour, icy body tones contrasting with the blue of the points. INCERTI'S CERULEANPRIDE FIFI. F. (RAG c) 8 mth 2 wk. Lilac Colourpointed. Petite lady for her age, head showing spaced ears on a slightly curving crown, flaring outward, perhaps a hint of a tilt, eyes large and rounded, pale blue shade. Profile shows a slightly high brow dipping to a short straight muzzle, well aligned chin of depth, level bite. Body fairly slender as yet though tummy full when we met, limbs and tail in keeping. Soft kitten coat, still to acquire length, points a slightly muddy lilac, mask incomplete, just a central smudge on the muzzle at present making it look even narrower than it is. Cute 'acorn leaf' pattern on the back of the ears, smudgy paws, with tufts, nice clear body contrast typical of lilacs. SEAL POINT SIAMESE ADULT. 1. BoB VANKIEWICZ'S SHERMESE KISMET. F. (SIA n) 3 yr 5 mth. Mature girl, quite diffident, even wedge head, ears set in line, eyes of oriental shape and incline, blue has depth. Excellent smooth profile curve, chin slopes a little. Long slender body, matching limbs and tail. Close lying coat dark seal points, body now heavily shaded but some contrast evident. AC SLH RADIUS KITTEN. 1. BROWN'S DALTEEMA BAZIL BRUSH. M. (SBI d 21) 5 mth 1 wk. Neat young man. Attractive head and expressive blue eyes, ears well spaced on the broad top. Firm body, balanced limbs

and tail in concert. Pleasing red points, rather coat of soft texture. AC SLH SPECIAL LIMIT NEUTER. lacking in tabby tracery, contrasting warm white body on a 1. GASKELL'S NORMAGIKATT MATHIS. MN. (NFO a 09) 1 yr 2 mth. Big fellow, a little out of sorts today. Attractive, even, juvenile wedge, ears of mid size, aligned to it. Oval olive eyes showing incline. Excellent straight profile, level chin and bite. Very good lengthy strong body standing on lengthy limbs, rounded paws and balancing tail. Very good coat of double texture, waterproofed outer layer, with ruff and knickerbockers developing, attractive blue and white. AC SLH JUNIOR NEUTER. 1. KENNER'S GR PR ELMCOON BRONTE. FN. (MCO f) 1 yr 9 mth. Most attractive mature-for-age girl,tortie Maine Coon. Strongly boned head of good proportions length to breadth, ears well held up and tapering, large eyes set on the oblique. Shallow profile curve, deep strong muzzle and chin well forward, level bite. Large firm rectangular body with proportionate limbs and tail f length. Beautiful double coat, smooth topcoat showing delicious rich tortie mantle. 2. HOBSON'S PR NANDINAKATTS CLEVER COOKIE. FN. (NFO gs 24) 1 yr 5 mth. Lovely slightly apprehensive Silver Spotted Tortie Tabby Forest with an even triangular head graced by ears of mid size aligned to the head. Eyes pale amber in tone, gently inclined. Very good straight profile, rounding chin, with some depth to the muzzle, level bite. Excellent coat outer layer of appropriate waterproof texture with ruff and knickerbockers evolving. Attractive blue tortie over the silver obscuring any spotting. 3. COLLINS' KARLIN SKY BEYROUTH. FN. (MCO g 03) 11 mth 1 wk.. AV ORIENTAL NOVICE NEUTER. 1. MccORMACK'S ALDERSTAR SUPERNOVA. FN. (OLH k v) 1 yr O mth. Girl of lovely oriental type; pale green eyes and caramel tortie coat, a little dark over the spine. AC SIAMESE BREEDER'S ADULT. 1. BROCK'S UK & I GR CH KEVELS TWICE AS NICE. M. (SIA b) 6 yr 6 mth See above.. AC SIAMESE/BALINESE ADULT NOT BRED BY EXHIBITOR. 1. VANKIEWICZ'S SHERMESE KISMET. F. (SIA n) 3 yr 5. mth. see above. AC SIAMESE/BALINESE KITTEN MALE. 1. CASSAR-SIMMONDS' DEBIKAT NEMESIS. F. (SIA d) 6 mth 2 wk. pleasing red pointed young lass of good type and excellent deep blue yes, delicate red to the points. AC SIAMESE/BALINESE KITTEN FEMALE. 1. ROGERS' KAMIK KRIMSON QUEEN. F. (SIA d) 4 mth 2 wk. Girl of very striking type, very broad top with ears of size and horizontal set, tips dependent. Good triangular wedge, oriental blue eyes. Bright red points to contrast the pale warm white body.

AC SIAMESE/BALINESE MAIDEN NEUTER. 1. MILLAN'S ALDERSTAR INTERSTELLAR. MN. (OLH em 33 v) 1 yr O mth. Apricot pointed lad of very good type, clear blue eyes, super profile, just arching gently, chin sloping away a little, level bite. Lengthy body, balanced limbs and tail. Good apricot points, some body shading, little or no tabby ghosting. AC SIAMESE BALINESE JUNIOR NEUTER. 1. WILKINSON'S PR SIAMHEART LUCA'S ADVENTURE. MN. (SIA n) 1 yr 7 mth. Embattled lad difficult to get near. Head looked good in pen and had attractive creamy contrast on bib to the seal points. AC MAINE COON NEUTER. 1. HAMPTON'S PR ALISKA RUFFUS. MN. (MCO d 03) 3 yr 4 mth. Pleasing Red and White coon, good type all round, fabulous ear tufts. And wearing a very glamorous coat. The other two entries in this class, were not in the mood, though both looked good in their respective pens. AC NORWEGIAN FOREST NEUTER. 1. GASKELL'S PR NORMAGIKATT MEKAL. MN. (NFO a 09) 1 yr 2 mth. see above. 2. HIGAB'S PR NOYNAROCK JOLENGEL. FN. (NFO e) 2 yr 1 mth. Cream Forest lady with a pointed triangular head, ears in line and of balanced size, open pale gold eyes, straight profile, aligned, curving chin, level bite. Body large and strong, matching limbs and tail. Double coat well in evidence, hot dusky cream. AC SIBERIAN ADULT, KITTEN or NEUTER. 1. STAVELEY'S CH BELKATON KOSTYA. M. (SIB n 03 22) 2 yr 7 mth. very large Siberian male showing mature skull with powerful, low slung cheek bones pointing toward the ear bases, might be even more prominent for preference; dainty little rounded muzzle below these. Ears neat and well spaced on the crown, large rounded eyes of light soft green shade. Profile curves from a low dome on the brow to a short straight muzzle, chin and muzzle of depth, bite meets. Huge strong body with massive neck and chest, powerful thick limbs, tail of matched length. Dense, classic seal tabby and white coat of mid length with the desired spring to it, tail could be more fully furnished for preference. NORTH OF BRITAIN LH & SLH CAT CLUB. AC NOVICE SLH ADULT 1. EDWARDS' DARKTOWER ZIGGY STARDUST. M. (MCO n 03 22) 10 mth 2 wk. Immense youth of good type. Head shows balanced proportions length to breadth with muzzle squarely defined, ears tapering upward, spaced on the crown. Full amber toned eyes open and set on the oblique. Profile curves as desired, muzzle strong, bite level. Lengthy substantial rectangular body with limbs and tail proportionate. Double coat a little short at present, super texture to the topcoat, dark classic pattern showing a rather solid lower back, good bright whites, well distributed.

AC DEBUTANTE SLH NEUTER. 1. SIMPSON'S BARNJEMMS CINNAMON. FN. (RGM ns 03 32) 1 yr O mth. Black Smoke and White Ragamuffin, Tonkinese Colour restriction. Lovely big strong person with splendid breadth of head, full cheeks, neat short broad muzzle, rounded whisker pads, ears rounded with wide spacing, large, egg shell eyes, defined profile break from the rounded brows, straight muzzle, deep rounded chin, level bite. Neck and torso substantial and firm, balanced strong limbs and tail. Very pleasing lengthy plushy full double coat with ruff around face, knickerbockers, and sweep of tail. Dramatic smoking under the black, with clear white contrasts. AC SLH TABBY NEUTER WITH OR WITHOUT WHITE. 1. MANSFIELD'S PR BELKATON PUSHKA TATANYA. FN. (SIB ns 22) 1 yr 1 mth. Silver tabby Siberian. Head shows some breadth with development occurring at the vital cheekbone level; more to come. Neat ears of mid size, spaced apart on the crown. Open eyes of good size, light green in tone. Profile dips to a short, broad muzzle, chin has feminine depth and alingment, bite level. Body firm and has length, strong leg boning, sizeable paws.silver tabby coat of length, a little lacking in undercoat bounce today. ANY COLOUR/PATTERN RAGDOLL NEUTER. 1. HAWORTH'S UK I GR CH DIZZIPAWS ZEMO. MN. (RAG a 04) 8 yr 7 mth. Blue Mitted. Looking magnificent with a broad, strongly boned head, wide, full cheeks, broad, short, rounded muzzle; ears tilt and are widely spaced on an almost flat plane, eyes are large and of very good blue shade. Profile shows a dip down to the strong deep muzzle, and chin, bite level. Powerful, mature body and limbs, tail complementing. Coat silken textured, medium long, with ruffing and knickerbockering and attractive blue to the points, correctly distributed white on chin, bib, understory and limbs. 2. COOMER'S GR PR RAGADEE SAPHIRE-N-STEELE. FN. (RAG a 21) 5 yr 1 mth. Blue Tabby. very splendid lady with an excellent strong broad head, neat ears set wide on a flat plane, good blue to her large eyes, gentle profile dip, deep, rather prominent chin, but bite level. Mature and lengthy body, supported on powerful limbs with balanced tail. Splendid flowing soft textured coat, with ruff and knickerbockers in place, blue tabby contrasting well with the cool body tones. 3. BUTCHER'S GR PR BELKATON OZZY OSBOURNE. MN. (RAG a 21) 5 yr 1 mth. Looking very magnificent with a super ruff on show, broad muzzle and eyes of mid blue. Could well have moved up but was quite grumpy when we met later in the day, so we let him be, rather than force unwanted examination on him. AC MAINE COON KITTEN. 1. DUNN & EVANS' ELMCOON DANGEROUS LIASON. M. (MCO ds 03 22) 7 mth 1 wk. Handsome fellow, Red Silver Classic and White. Very well proportioned head with good square muzzle outlining, ears tall and tapering with tufts, amber/gold eyes of good size and expression, set just oblique. Required shallow profile slope brow to nose evident aligned, deep chin and level bite. Very good body substance, rectangular in outline, powerful limbs and large paws, tail length balancing. Super red silver tabby coat, double layered, graceful flow to the topcoat, correct whites.