bellekatz Posted September 28, 2009 Share Posted September 28, 2009 On Saturdy Alfie and I went to Leigh to the North West Cat show. We both had a good time and I came home with 3 firsts and and a third from his 4 classes. He was up against lots of bigger cats than him ( yes they do get even bigger) and he did really well. He alo got first premier certificate from the judge for being the best brown/blue tabby neutered boy there. Only another two to get then he is a Premier, which is the neutered equivilent of a champion. He loves being there and enjoys all the attention and admiring glances and cuddles up to all the judges........ but I must get him a bigger pen next time Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Omletina Kyckling Posted September 28, 2009 Share Posted September 28, 2009 Well done Alfie, although I'm not at all surprised having seen other photos of him! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted September 28, 2009 Share Posted September 28, 2009 Well done, Alfie . I'm not surprised he's a winner, he's gorgeous . Can I get your pawtograph, please, Alfie ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chucky Mama Posted September 28, 2009 Share Posted September 28, 2009 He is gorgeous, just look at those twidddly bits on his ears. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jules. Posted September 28, 2009 Share Posted September 28, 2009 Well done, Alfie the star Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Space Chick Posted September 28, 2009 Share Posted September 28, 2009 Can I get your pawtograph, please, Alfie ? Brilliant line ANH Well done Alfie, but it was inevitable as he is one gorgeous boy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chickvic Posted September 28, 2009 Share Posted September 28, 2009 *sigh* he is gorgeous Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yorkshire Pudding Posted September 28, 2009 Share Posted September 28, 2009 Oooh well done Alfie . He just gets handsomer and handsomer. I love his ears and his expression. Is he still in kitten classes or is he up against the big boys now? Great results from the classes and a premier certificate too! I'm taking Angus to his first show next month, I feel nervous just thinking about it! And Mandy who bred him has a new litter of brown blue and silver tabbies - and I can't resist having just one more look... perhaps you were right, one is not enough! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bellekatz Posted September 29, 2009 Author Share Posted September 29, 2009 Is he still in kitten classes or is he up against the big boys now? Great results from the classes and a premier certificate too! I'm taking Angus to his first show next month, I feel nervous just thinking about it! And Mandy who bred him has a new litter of brown blue and silver tabbies - and I can't resist having just one more look... perhaps you were right, one is not enough! He is now up against the big boys! Are you going to the Yorkshire show in Doncaster?? I am not going but my friend who bred Alfie is show manager there so I will ask her to look out for him. Good Luck - it's more stressful for the owner than it is for the cat and I am sure Angus will be fine! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gamebird Posted September 29, 2009 Share Posted September 29, 2009 Well done Alfie. He obviously enjoys the limelight and it shows. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yorkshire Pudding Posted September 30, 2009 Share Posted September 30, 2009 Is he still in kitten classes or is he up against the big boys now? Great results from the classes and a premier certificate too! I'm taking Angus to his first show next month, I feel nervous just thinking about it! And Mandy who bred him has a new litter of brown blue and silver tabbies - and I can't resist having just one more look... perhaps you were right, one is not enough! He is now up against the big boys! Are you going to the Yorkshire show in Doncaster?? I am not going but my friend who bred Alfie is show manager there so I will ask her to look out for him. Good Luck - it's more stressful for the owner than it is for the cat and I am sure Angus will be fine! Yes - as I am a first-timer, Mandy is acting as my 'show buddy'. She is helping with the grooming and sprucing-up too - I keep him reasonably well groomed but I suspect not to showing standard! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tessa the Duchess Posted September 30, 2009 Share Posted September 30, 2009 Well done Alfie a true feline star I have no intention of putting Google into a show but I am interested in what judges look for in a Maine Coon, I presume the tufts and tips are important but is there anything else crucial? Tessa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bellekatz Posted October 1, 2009 Author Share Posted October 1, 2009 Shape of the body, tufts between the toes, length of the tail and very importantly the profile of the head - strong chin, curve to the nose, position and shape of the eyes, placing of the ears etc etc etc................ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bellekatz Posted October 2, 2009 Author Share Posted October 2, 2009 Well done Alfie a true feline star I have no intention of putting Google into a show but I am interested in what judges look for in a Maine Coon, I presume the tufts and tips are important but is there anything else crucial? Tessa This is the judges report on Alfie: PC, SCANNALI'S DARKTOWER OHIO, 64 41w, MN, 19.10.08 Classic Brown Tabby & White. The baby of the class at just eleven months old, yet this lad already has so much going for him, and he really did impress me. Large ears, very well furnished with tips and tufts, set about an ear's width apart on the head. Very good head development for such a youngster, overall medium in length and already showing good breadth and fairly full cheeks. Bright green eyes, large and set slightly obliquely. Lovely nasal profile, good shallow concave curve. Square muzzle, firm chin of good depth. Long and very weighty body, excellent rectangular shape and super muscle tone. Substantial bone to medium length legs and large round paws. Balanced tail, well furnished and reaching the shoulders. Full ruff around the neck, coat short over the shoulders and increasing down the body, glossy topcoat with some undercoat evident. Warm classic brown tabby, slight brindling present. White to lips, chin, chest, tummy and feet. One to watch for the future as he shows a great deal of promise. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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