The 2007 Show
Our Ninth Championship Show was held on
Saturday 7th July 2007 at
The OASIS LEISURE CENTRE,
North Star Avenue, Swindon
The show managers were Elaine Robinson and Jackie Pell, ably assisted by Mrs Talboys and John Robinson. The felines were to be judged as Best of Variety; the Overall Best Exhibit was to be judged by John Hansson and the Best Non-Pedigree by the Deputy Mayor of Swindon, Councillor Steve Wakefield.
This was an excellent show, and some of the very best in the feline show world were exhibited. Grooming and presentation was superb. I was very struck by Mrs L Szitkovic's Snoanda Hanky Panky, a seal pointed Ragdoll whose presentation was quite electric, as were all the other cats in the show. Exhibitors should be proud of their Sparkling coats and lively temperament. As usual, John Robinson was in top form with special gifts and prizes to winners in all classes and for all manner of events. A great organiser he makes the show quite unique. Mrs Talboys is a great mine of information and is able to solve all problems in the twinkle of an eye.
The wonderful thing about the venue is that one can sit out on the large lawns in front of the hall, and the day being sunny, exhibitors took time out to do a spot of sun bathing (but not in their bikinis). I always enjoy the judging of John Hansson, he really puts his all into it and takes his time, and is very particular. This is a difficult thing to do when picking a winner from such first class felines. After much deliberation he chose the Maine Coon. "It was not easy," he said, when both the Maine Coon and the Singapura were held up. John said that there wasn't too much to choose between them but that the Main Coon had that bit more maturity, this would come later when the Singapura grew older. He got a great cheer for this and everyone seemed very content with his decision. This had been a very enjoyable day and a superb show. A round of applause for all who made it so.
Report by photographer Marc Henrie a.s.c published in Our Cats on 10th. August 2007.
Best Overall Exhibit 2007
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Imperial Grand Premier Dairymaine Sarnia Cherie 64 41e bred by Mrs JM Haynes |
Best of Variety Awards
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Best Persian - Ocalicos Kudos (Imp) 12a 1t Owned by Mrs R Swain, Bred by Mrs N Duckett 43 |
Best Semi Longhair - IGr Pr Dairymaine Sarnia Cherie 64 41e Owned by Miss SJ Rabey, Bred by Mrs JM Haynes |
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Best British - Ch Jococa Fairytale Ending 28 Owned by Ms H Hill, Bred by Mrs CA Ash |
Best Oriental - GrCh Midamyst Ivgotyoubabe 37 Owned by Mrs CS Moss, Bred by Mrs J Bright |
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Best Foreign - Jinnomni Drasnian Sakura 77 Owned by Miss F Sanderson, Bred by D Smith |
Best Burmese - Adsetbu Katchyn Kahlua 27 Owned by Mrs J & Miss E Matthews, Bred by Ms Cave-Brown-Cave |
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Best Siamese - Lynnox Bobby Dazzle 24n Owned and Bred by Mrs L Gray |
Best Non-Pedigree - Just Peachy (Short Hair Blue Spotted) Owned by Mrs S Peet |
| Persian Adult: | Mrs R Swain | Ocalicos Kudos (Imp) 12a 1t |
| Persian Kitten: | Mrs JA Lovesy | Persilus Neapolitana 12a 1 |
| Persian Neuter | Mrs S Biggs | GrCh & GrPr Bondor Big Luv 2a |
| Semi Longhair Adult: | Mrs AJ Davies | Ch Namrib Sandy 13c 7 |
| Semi Longhair Kitten | Mrs A Madden | Penberis Demelza 13c 5 |
| Semi Longhair Neuter: | Miss SJ Rabey | Imp GrPr Dairymaine Sarnia Cherie 64 41e |
| British Adult: | Ms H Hill | Ch Jococa Fairytale Ending 28 |
| British Kitten: | Mrs A Harrison | Crazipuss Callmecharley 17 |
| British Neuter: | Mrs E Benger | GrPr Stonnall Rookee 30d |
| Foreign Adult: | Miss F Sanderson | Jinnomni Drasnian Sakura 77 |
| Foreign Kitten: | Mrs LM Barrett | Highlight Persephone 23as |
| Foreign Neuter: | Mrs WJ Case | Sarwillou Kyu Kyusu 77 |
| Burmese Adult: | Mr & Mrs C & V King | Ch Catamarian Ashanti 27 |
| Burmese Kitten: | Mrs J & Miss E Matthews | Adsetbu Katchyn Kahlua 27 |
| Burmese Neuter: | Mrs P Grantham | Greenpark Topspin Turvey 27b |
| Oriental Adult: | Mrs C Moss | GrCh Midamyst Ivgotyoubabe 37 |
| Oriental Kitten: | Mrs J Bright | Midamyst Sparklemaker 29 |
| Oriental Neuter: | Miss RL Smyth | GrCh & Pr Aprikat Space Odyssey 62 43ds |
| Siamese Adult: | Mr TR Mort-Williams | GrCh Chaiross Demetrius 24b |
| Siamese Kitten: | Mrs GC Siviter | Abicasa Don-Pasquale 32 1 |
| Siamese Neuter: | Mrs L Gray | Lynnox Bobby Dazzle 24n |
| Non-Pedigree Adult | Mr S Allen | Twixie (Long Hair - White & Black) Winner also of the Royal Canin Award |
| Non-Pedigree Kitten | Mrs S Peet | Just Peachy (Short Hair - Brown Spotted) |