Yorkshire Cat Club Show 12 November 2016 Show Critiques Dawn Chaffe A big thank to Lynda Ashmore and Jim Warrender for the kind invitation to judge at this well run show. I thoroughly enjoyed the experience. I would also like to thank Diana Saunderson who kindly stewarded for me. As always it was great fun! My sincere thanks are also extended to the exhibitors who kindly placed their cats under me. Imperial Class AC Pedigree Pet Grand master Cat, Male Award - Imperial certificate Reynold s - GMC Sonnys Boy Seal Pointed and White Semi-Longhair 2 years What a boy! A gentle giant who really sparkled today, he had star quality for sure. Sonny has the most super colour eyes, clear sapphire blue that were truly irresistible. A large young man that had a good solid feel, hard to believe he is just 2 years old. Excellent coat pattern and super preparation. As for his show manners, they were impeccable. He walked out of his pen with no encouragement whatsoever! He loved being handled and admired. I later learnt that he was made up to Imperial Grand Master Cat today. Sonny was my nomination for best in show. Many congratulations to his proud owners. Award Reserve Imperial certificate McSloy s GMC Alfie Boe Chocolate Tabby Point Semi Longhair 2 years 6 months Another stunning young man with a calm, loving temperament. Alfie has a gorgeous coat, so soft, pale and expertly prepared. He has the most amazing blue eyes, such a sweet expression that melts your heart. He was an absolute dream to handle. Alfie is a good size and weight and in proportion. He has warm soft chocolate tabby points to his handsome face that give him a surreal expression. It was a difficult decision between these two boys and deciding gave me quite a headache! Also considered Collins GMC Sky. A super silver tabby boy shown in excellent condition. Excellent body for substance and size. His coat was stunning which was silver and pewter and sparkled. His eyes are a stunning green colour. Sky is quite a shy boy but he did handle well. I was rather fond of him. Robinsons GMC Marisco. A good sized red point semi longhair boy. Marisco is a handsome fellow but alas his manners are not quite as good as my winners, he did swear a little at us! Super coat for texture, soft and a pale which was very well prepared. I loved his orange ears and the cute freckles on his nose. I hope his mood was just a one off as he is a lovely boy.
LH or SLH any other colour Pedigree Pet Cat with or without White Male Award 1 st and MC Dinsdale s Morgan Blue Pointed Mitted Semi Longhair 13 years A stunning senior gentleman of 13 years. This boy has impeccable show manners and made my assessment of him a breeze. Morgan enjoyed all of the attention that was given to him and was really enjoying his day out. Morgan looks fantastic for his 13 years and his coat is amazing, so soft and silky and very well prepared. Morgan is a very handsome boy with a super masculine face, there is no doubt he is a gentleman. I found out after judging that it was Morgan s first time out on the show bench! A truly stunning boy. I wish him well for his future shows. Award 2 nd Forsyth s Merlyn Cream Pointed Semi Longhair 1 year The first thing that attracted me to this young man was his profuse coat, wow! It was so soft and fluffy. The presentation to this boy was second to none. Having a cat with a similar coat myself makes me appreciate what a labour of love keeping a coat like that in tip top condition. Merlyn has such a gentle expression with soulful blue eyes that bore into you. He has perfect show manners and enjoyed being fussed over. I think placing these two boys was my most difficult decision today. Award 3 rd Mappin s Ozzy Cream Tabby Semi Longhair 1 year 9 months Another super young man with a sweet facial expression shown in excellent condition. Very good show presentation he smelt lovely! Warm cream points to his handsome face and he had the most endearing blue eyes. He was really enjoying his day out, he loved being out of his pen showing off and was so attentive. Another super lad in this quality class, all three deserved an MC. Award Best of Colour GMC Sonnys Boy Seal Pointed and White Semi-Longhair 2 years please see my Imperial award write-up. Also considered for Best of Colour Funnell s Gizmo 12 years A very pretty little lady of 12 years. She was wearing the most stunning coat, so soft and well prepared. Gizmo has lovely neat little ears with cute little tufts at the tips. Large expressive saucer eyes. Gizmo is rather petite but all in proportion. Shown in excellent condition. I was rather taken by this lady but felt that Sonny showed himself off better on the day. Nevertheless a beautiful girl certainly not looking her 12 years. Any Colour Longhair Cat Under 3 years 1 st Ozzy. Please see my previous write up.
Any Colour Shorthair Cat Under 3 years 1 st Bailey Beau A striking youngster. I loved his chocolate/silver coat colour. A quiet young man who was happy to be handled. He has a super handsome face. Bailey Beau is so cuddly and is an excellent size, good weight and very well prepared. Any Colour Shorthair Cat 3 to 7 years 1 st Bobby Oh my, what a gorgeous man. I just loved his face, he had a butter wouldn t melt expression. He is so attractive. His lovely green eyes set his super sweet expression off to a tee. His coat colour is absolutely stunning, being a mixture of blues and golds. Bobby enjoyed giving kisses throughout his assessment! He is pleasure to handle and so friendly. 2 nd IMP GMC Marmaduke Ginger Tabby shorthair 3 years Please see my Olympian write up on Marmaduke for the North of Britain Show. Birman Cat Club any colour HP cat or kitten 1 st Merlyn please see previous write up 2 nd Big Mac A lovely red point baby of 6 months. He did huff and puff a little but was still easy to handle. I think he was a little overwhelmed by the amount of people walking past his pen. Big Mac had a lovely pale silky coat which was very well prepared for the show. He has such a cute little pink nose and expressive blue eyes. He is a lovely chap! 3 rd Marisco please see previous write up.
North of Britain Cat Club Show 12 November 2016 Show Critiques Dawn Chaffe A big thank to Lynda Ashmore and Jim Warrender for the kind invitation to judge at this well run show. I thoroughly enjoyed the experience. I would also like to thank Diana Saunderson who kindly stewarded for me. As always it was great fun! My sincere thanks are also extended to the exhibitors who kindly placed their cats under me. Olympian Class AC Pedigree Pet Imperial Grand master Cat, Male Award Olympian Kidd s IMP GMC Marmaduke Ginger Tabby shorthair 3 years A very large substantial handsome boy who handled well. Marmaduke has a super coat which is a rich deep red. A very heavy young man but not overweight, he was muscular. A very alert boy who wanted to know what was going on around him. Superb to handle and a pleasure to judge. Lovely chap. Congratulations to his proud owner. Award Reserve Olympian Kerner s IMP Branston SLH Tabby Pedigree with or without White 3 years A shy demur boy with lovely large tall ears and expressive eyes. Branston has lovely tabby markings to his handsome face and super clear green eyes. He was very well prepared for the show. Unfortunately due to a board falling down, it quite frightened poor Branston so he was not himself. This was such a shame as he really is a super boy. Nevertheless I do admire him and hope he will quickly forget the experience. Imperial Class Class AC Non Pedigree Grand master Cat, Male Butler s GMC Magic Black and White Semi Longhair 8 years A gorgeous tuxedo boy of 8 years. This gentleman has the most wonderful whiskers, so long and pristine white! Magic is a fantastic size and weight, he was well prepared for the show. He has a cute feint white blaze to his lovely face which enhances his extreme good looks. He handled like a dream and was a pleasure to judge. Such a lovely boy. AV Visitor Adult or Kitten 1 st - Oscar 7 months - what a poppet! Super to handle, Oscar is a very good weight for his age, his long flowing coat was well prepared with the deepest red and whitest white, very attractive. Oscar has lovely large deep golden eyes and cute neat little ears and all wrapped up in his super coat was the cat s whiskers!
AV Radius Adult or Kitten 1 st Toby brown tabby & white shorthair without a doubt he was my take home cat for today, what an absolute darling! This super classic brown tabby and white boy just knows how to turn on the charm. Toby has the most beautiful soft, silky coat which was very well prepared. He has the most fabulous face quite endearing, and is so friendly. He just wanted to be cuddled and reciprocated by kissing and purring all the time. I really adore this boy, unfortunately he would not fit in my bag to take home! I am sure Toby is going to have a glittering show career ahead of him. 2 nd Branston please see my reserve Olympian write up for Branston.