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Top 10 Shorthair Entire Adults
A stunning variety of elegant Siamese and Oriental, round-eyed Scottish Fold, exquisite blue Abyssinian, silky coated Burmese, attractive Burmilla, rangy Cornish Rex, glittered Bengal, handsome Toyger and wrinkly Sphynx were presented in the entire adult ring. What an honour to have had the opportunity to come up close with all these marvellous felines. The harmoniously proportioned lilac Burmese female (511 Sashima Melaka) just took my breath away with her gorgeous even colour, typical Burmese expression, sparkling eye colour, gentle profile, super head shape, solid body type and lavishly silky short coat. Entry 508 Sabokah Nikao, a young, very masculine and strikingly handsome seal Burmese male, ticked all the boxes according to the standard and was my very worthy runner up in this ring. Lots of stiff competition from worthy competitors made this a very challenging ring.
Top 10 Shorthair Entire Kittens
Seven gorgeous British Shorthair kittens competed against 6 striking Burmese kittens, 3 big-eared Devon Rex kittens as well as against equally attractive Cornish Rex, Selkirk Rex, Russian Blue, Sphynx and Egyptian Mau. 603 Catford Cinghiale Williams, an outstanding British Shorthair female with a crisp, dense, breaking, light blue coat, strong, muscular and cobby body and massive, rounded head with a firm chin and broad nose just had it all in one package and was my top kitten. The well balanced little black smoke bi-colour Devon Rex female kitten (616 Loriendale Isabel de Morningstar) had the extreme short, broad and angular head type with very large and very low set ears that one rarely sees anymore and was a delight to encounter. She was my well-deserved runner-up. I had great joy in judging each one of the fine exhibits in this diverse and exciting ring.
Top 10 Neuter/ Spay Adult
This ring presented athletic Siamese and Oriental Shorthair, 8 crisp coated British Shorthair, 6 solid-bodied Burmese, lovely Scottish Fold, Burmilla, Devon Rex, Selkirk Rex, Tonkinese, Sphynx and a truly beautiful Japanese Bobtail. Each of these quality exhibits was a pleasure to have met. My heart missed a beat when I saw the fabulously handsome caramel lynxpoint neutered male (701 Robandi I'll Be Striped) with his slender yet muscular elongated lithe body and matching elegant legs, tail and neck. His harmoniously balanced wedge-shaped head, complementing ears and intense blue beautifully shaped and set eyes made him my best. The dazzling runner up was an outstanding even-toned seal Burmese neutered male (715 Sashima Coco), with wonderful balance, a great solid body, the silkiest coat ever, stunning head, profile and eyes and overall a fine example of the breed.
Top 10 Neuter/ Spay Kittens
Although this ring was smaller in quantity, it still presented a variety of seven different breeds, and each kitten was memorable to encounter. Good-looking British, Burmese, Burmilla, Cornish Rex, Selkirk Rex, Bengal and Sphynx as well as a very rare Tasman Isle of Man Longhair kitten took part and were fine examples of the different breeds. An exquisite brown spotted tabby spayed Bengal female kitten (809 Celerity Dressed to Impress) was the winner. Her short, lustrous, pelt-like silky coat displayed unbelievable pattern with glitter adding to the luxuriousness. But this was a Bengal with more than coat - her perfectly balanced body and head added to the winning quality of this gorgeous feline. The runner-up was an exceptional bluepoint bi-colour Cornish Rex spayed female kitten (806 Sunset Cracklin' Rosie) with a well-proportioned lean body, egg-shaped head and exquisite eye colour, wrapped in a soft, plush, elastic, short wavy coat.
Top 10 Domestic Longhair
I always enjoy judging the domestic section and this time it was no exception. In general I saw fabulous colours, beautiful grooming, excellent presentation and wonderful natures. Exhibit 906 Ka Pai Kai was an exquisite, glistening solid white, impeccably groomed, substantial feline with a muscular body and eyes one can drown in. All in all just a prime example of this division and a well-deserved winner. The tortoiseshell and white spayed female (903 Miss Bella) showed an outstanding temperament, coat pattern, grooming, substance and was overall a worthy runner-up in this ring.
Top 10 Domestic Shorthair
So many stunning felines in this section, so many great natures. However, the rich, warm, red tabby tail-less young neutered male (938 Magoo) stole my heart with his stature and presence. He was larger than life in more than one way and got my winning vote. The beautifully presented tabby neutered male (929 Murphys Law) showed exceptional temperament, grooming and coat texture. I could keep on stroking him for the rest of the day and he was runner-up in this section.
Top 10 Companions Longhair
This was a very challenging ring to judge with such a variety of awesome felines with stunning natures, appearances and presentation. The superbly beautiful black tortoiseshell spayed female (956 Maltee) with rich colouring captivated me with her large, luminous eyes. She was perfectly groomed and presented and was a joy to handle. Another superb spayed female (952 Squeak) was the black exhibit with a splendid coat and engaging expression. She displayed a charming nature and loved being on show.
Top 10 Companions Shorthair
I had so much fun handling these attractive cats and could take a number of them home with me. The extraordinary almost 9 year old russet Burmese spayed female (984 Molly Too) threw herself on the judging table and showed exceptional nature, beauty and condition. This super good looking older lady certainly carries her years very well and has a temperament to die for. The massive brown tabby and white tail-less neutered male (980 Montie) had a masculine body, with good substance, excellent coat texture and enjoyed his encounter with me.
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So much beauty in one hall. What a show! Thank you for the invitation to judge. It was an unforgettable experience.
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Photo of Thea judging courtesy of Catherine Holmes Photography
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