2010

I will be updating this page as the boys go out and about to the various shows. 

** Update August 2010 - Skaramoosh wins his first PC on his adult show debut and has a RED CARD DAY!! Mimi and Macavity take to the show bench at 15 weeks old and both have brilliant days for their first show **

West of England and South Wales Cat Society 28th August 2010

Due to ill health recently I thought I would need to stop showing but in stepped my very good friend Jennifer Corfield who has offered to come to shows with me to allow me to keep showing the boys and enjoy my hobby.  My grateful thanks to Jen for giving up her free time to help me out!

I love this show and it is one of my favourites - always a fabulous entry and atmosphere!  This year it was the turn of the babies - Mimi and Macavity (who was shown by his new mums Paulette and Pru) and Moosh who was attending his first adult show.  I was very pleased with how the kittens coped purring and posing their way through the day.

Huge congratulations also to Zoe Amarilli, Mandy Murphy and Carol Walker fellow Selkirk people who had excellent days with their cats.

AMAZOLOU SKARAMOOSH

1st Open & PC awarded (Mrs S Bullock)

1st AC British Debutante Neuter

1st AC British Novice Neuter

1st AC British Limit Neuter

RED CARD DAY!!!

BOUCLES MEHITABEL AKA MIMI

2nd AC LH Pedigree Pet Kitten Female

2nd AC Kitten Male or Female

3rd AC Longhair Cat or Kitten

BOUCLES MACAVITY AKA MAC

2nd AC LH Pedigree Pet Kitten Male

1st Most Handsome Cat or Kitten Male (out of 9!!)

Eastern Counties Cat Society - 7th August 2010

A lovely day at Wood Green browsing the stalls and shops and visiting the animal centre with good friend Zoe Amarilli.  Mister F gained his 3rd Premier Certificate meaning he is now a GCCF Premier!  Well done F.  Congratulations to Zoe's gorgeous Eneymenymineymo who won her 1st and Best of Breed award.

 I took both boys up to the combined Lincolnshire and Humberside shows but they were only in the Lincolnshire show this time.  This was a wise decision as the hall got very very hot.  Despite this the boys behaved beautifully and did very well!

GCCF Gr Pr Amazolou The New Schmoo
1st & Imperial Certificate awarded by Charis White
1st & Grand Certificate awarded by Joyce Green
BEST OF BREED AWARDED
1st (of 7) Ken Barnes Memorial any British A,K, N
1st (of 9!!) AC British Neuter resident outside Lincs

TICA SGCA Amazolou Mister Fantastic
1st & Premier Certificate awarded by Charis White
3rd (of 7) Ken Barnes Memorial any British A, K, N
3rd (of 5) AC Non Self Neuter
2nd (of 3) Lincoln Imp British Class

Critiques from the show: 

Charis White :

and Steve McConnell:

Class L643 AC British Neuter resident outside Lincolnshire (9 entries)
1st. 224 Miss S Walker Gr Pr Amazolou The New Schmoo (79S39d) FN 24/7/05 A lovely boy with a long rectangular body of good breadth and depth on solid legs with large rounded paws. Medium length tail with rounded tip. Broad “satsuma” head with good full cheeks Medium sized ears are set well apart Large round eyes. Broad nose to chin with level bite. Good density coat, is of even length and stands away from body with curls all over. Red hard to see in this hall lighting.

SOMERSET CAT CLUB SHOW JUNE 5TH 2010 

Mandy and I took the two silver brothers, Softee and Santa down to this show in Weston Super Mare - Mandy was hoping for Santa's 3rd PC and I was hoping for Softee's first Grand CC.  We had a brilliant day with Santa gaining his 3rd PC and becoming a GCCF Premier and Softee winning the Grand CC, CC and BOB and then going on to be Best British Adult - well done boys and thank you for your lovely company Mandy on such a fab day.

GCCF Ch & TICA Ch Amazolou Mr Brightside

Awarded Grand Challenge Certificate by Mrs S Bullock

Awarded Challenge Certificate and BOB by Mrs J Green

Awarded Best British Adult by Mrs Grace Denny 

AC SELKIRK REX ADULT  CHAMPION MALE

Gr. Walker’s CH AMAZOLOU MR BRIGHTSIDE.   79L 43.  This boy really looked the part.  A well developed lad at 1 year 3 months. Cobby rectangular body with thick medium length tail.  Substantially boned legs with rounded paws.   Extremely good head lines being broad and full cheeked. Slightly curved top of head. Good width between ears which could be a little larger. Large well opened eyes.  Short nose with gentle break, and firm level chin.   Thick dense coat well covered, stands away from body, very evenly curled.   Extremely well presented.

SELKIRK REX ADULT: MALE

1 CC BOB WALKER CH AMAZOLOU MR BRIGHTSIDE 79L43
Young boy showing promise although at present is still adolescent. Cobby rectangular body on well boned limbs, good tail. Lovely coat texture is soft and plush; the waves cover completely including his underparts, plumy curls on his tail. Round head has very good shape, medium ears set well, muzzle still 'shaping-up' ; short nose, good line in profile, large well- opened round eyes. He is such a friendly boy

BRISTOL AND DISTRICT CAT CLUB - 8th MAY 2010 

Another friendly show in the South West - I love these shows - the competition is always very fierce with lovely cats on show.  Schmoo and Mister F had a good day today but sadly bowed to superior competition.  Schmoo was contesting the Imperial class for the first time and was against four top class British.  He was unplaced but received good feedback and had a RED CARD DAY in his sides.  Mister F was 2nd out of 3 male neuters and came 2nd in his only side class being beaten by Schmoo this time!

GCCF GRPR Amazolou The New Schmoo
1st AV Imperial, Grand or Premier Neuter
1st AC British A, K, N born in January - June

TICA SGCA Amazolou Mister Fantastic
2nd in Selkirk Neuter Open Class
2nd in the AC British A, K, N born in January - June

TICKED TICA SWANLEY 25th APRIL 2010

Just Softee for this show hoping in my dreams to gain his Champion title before he has a little break to mature.  I am truly lucky to have this lad in my cat family.  He is so chilled and relaxed and took the long 8 ring show day in his stride even when the hall got really hot!  He finished the day with 2 finals gaining his Champion title with TICA.

ESSEX CAT CLUB 10th APRIL 

Another long trek but so worth it!  I took Softee and Mister F out to this show - Softee looking for his 3rd CC and Mister F his first PC and was thrilled when they both won their open classes and certificates.

Softee is having a break now from GCCF shows to mature before I campaign him for a Grand Champion title and Mister F is taking it easy so I shall mainly be showing Schmoo and Skaramoosh over the summer months.

TICA SGCA Amazolou Mister Fantastic
1st Neuter Male
PC awarded (1st)
3rd AC British Senior Neuter


GCCF CH Amazolou Mr Brightside
1st Adult Male
CC awarded (3rd)
1st AC British Adult not bred by Exhibitor
2nd Smoke/Tipped British Adult

Critiques by Mrs Valerie Anderson who judged both boys for their certificates.

SELKIRK REX ADULT LH & SH

1st Ch Walker’s Amazolou Mr Brightside (79L43) 11.05.2009
This boy is maturing very well indeed, but is just starting to go slightly out of balance between his body and head development.  Lovely Selkirk expression with well placed broad based ears with both tufts and inner furnishings. Expressive eyes. Short broad nose with correct downward slant Good width to his cheeks and a rectangular muzzle which was well padded.  I would just like more strength to his chin. Well grown boy of excellent size and weight with the correct body shape being rectangular with medium strong well boned legs with rounded paws.  Good tail with loose unstructured curls.  He had a lovely ruff which framed his face and his coat was just long loose unstructured random curls which was prepared to perfection as always.  It just amazes me how much time and attention goes into the preparation of the longhairs.  Such a gentle sweet chap who had a good cuddle with my steward. I understand he attained his title today. Congratulations to both his owner and breeder.

SELKIRK REX NEUTER MALE

1st PC Walker’s Amazolou Mister Fantastic (79L36d) 03.04.2007
It was so lovely to see this super boy back on the show bench as I remember judging him when he was a young chap and he has matured beautifully. Excellent Selkirk expression with a good head shape with broad based medium sized ears which are placed correctly (I do have a thing about ear placement on the Selkirk’s). Nice width across his brow with expressive eyes which were well opened. Short broad straight nose with correct downward slant when viewed in profile. Lovely cheeks and his muzzle was rectangular when viewed from over the back of his head looking down and was also well padded. But not showing quite the correct impression from the front.  The cat opposite was so vocal and causing a commotion it was upsetting all the exhibits in this particular row and I wondered if this was having some effect. Such a well grown strong bodied boy with the correct body shape which showed lovely strength and depth carried on strong powerful medium length legs and rounded paws.  Super balance to his tail with long loose curl.  Excellent coat presentation with loose random unstructured curls in evidence which stood away from his body well. Such a gentle chap who handled very well today.

CAMBRIDGESHIRE CAT CLUB

27th MARCH 2010

I travelled to Stevenage for this show hoping that Softee would have another good day and gain his second CC.  I was thrilled when he was not only awarded this by Joyce Higgins but also was placed in all of his large sideclasses.

Amazolou Mister Brightside
Awarded Champion Certificate by Mrs Joyce Higgins
Awarded 1st in Male Adult Class
2nd of 7 AV Limit Adult 
2nd of 9 AV Non Breeders Adult
3rd of 7 AV Adolescent Adult

 Photo by Sean Farrell for www.catplanet.co.uk - the best website to stay up to date with all things cat related!

COVENTRY AND LEICESTER CAT CLUB 27TH FEBRUARY 2010

Today was a very exciting day for me with my silver brothers Schmooey and Softee.  Schmooey needed one more Grand Premier certificate for his title and Softee was going to his first adult show at just 9 months and would be in competition in his open class against some of the best Selkirks around.

Both boys travelled well and settled well and had a wonderful day.  I had to keep pinching myself to check the results were real!  Well done boys!

Thanks to Sue Kee McParlin for the stunning photos taken on behalf of Catplanet.

Pr Amazolou The New Schmoo
Awarded Grand Premier Certificate (3rd) by Jane Allen - NOW A GRAND PREMIER!
3rd of 6 AV Radius 

Amazolou Mister Brightside
Awarded Champion Certificate by Sue Lorton Hobbs
Awarded 1st in Male Adult Class (of 3)
2nd of 13 AV Non Self
2nd of 12 AV Junior Male
1st of 6 AC British Cat C & L Club Class

Above Gr Pr Amazolou The New Schmoo and below baby brother Amazolou Mr Brightside now on the title trail!

 Critiques from the Show

Jane Allen's Grand class critique Schmooey:

AC SELKIRK REX PREMIER MALE
GR PR WALKERS PR AMAZOLOU THE NEW SCHMOO 79S/39d
I just loved this boy and was so pleased to give him the grand premier on the day!
Gorgeous head type with lovely round head, medium sized ears spaced well apart on his head. Round expressive pale orange eyes. Medium width muzzle with lovely padded whisker pads. Short nose with the desired downward slant. Firm well developed chin. Cobby body with medium length, well boned legs and round paws. His coat was thick and dense. Random curls giving a soft, plush feel to his coat. In excellent condition and so sweet to handle.

Sue Lorton Hobbs Open Class on Softee (1st of 3)

1ST CC WALKER’S AMAZOLOU MR BRIGHTSIDE (79l/43) 9MTHS.This lad really has improved since he was a baby! He is a good size and weight, muscular and solid with medium length reasonably well boned legs, a correct rectangular body and a good large broad cheeked head. The ears sit correctly and are nice and broad at base. The eyes are open and round. Nose slants downward, a fraction short, bite is level and but his chin just falls away a little. The depth of his head is good and muzzle is well padded when viewed from the side. Lovely doming to his top of head. Curly eyebrows. Super coat, stands away well, is curly down to the roots all over. Ruff is still filling out, excellent tail plumes!

Val Anderson's side class on Softee (2nd out of 13)

2nd Walker’s Amazolou Mr Brightside (79L43) 11.05.2009 I have not seen this boy for some months and I was most impressed by his size and  weight, he is maturing very well. A lovely black shaded silver Selkirk chap who had a gentle expression with medium sized broad based ears which follow the contour. Lovely round expressive eyes. Full cheeks and lovely rectangular muzzle which was well padded with a level bite but for perfection I would like more strength to his chin. So well grown and balanced and in proportion with strong medium legs and rounded paws. Tail in balance with lovely loose random curl. Super ruff which frames his face with his coat been just random loose unstructured curls beautifully prepared and presented.

SHROPSHIRE CAT CLUB 6TH FEBRUARY 2010

I only took Schmoo along to this show - the hall can be rather spooky but Schmoo really enjoyed himself and spent plenty of time promoting the breed by having cuddles and strokes from the public!  He was only entered in the Grand class and no sides but he won his second Grand from Mrs Anne Gregory.  Thank you Anne for this prestigious award.

 Critique from the Show

AC SELKIRK REX PREMIER
1 GPR WALKER'S PR AMAZOLOU THE NEW SCHMOO, 79S 39D, MN, 13.4.2008
A handsome Selkirk of excellent type and conformation; the head had breadth with rounded contours and he had medium ears, broad at the base and set well apart in the contours of the head. The forehead was rounded and the top of the head slightly curved. The nose had a slight downward slant. Lovely full cheeks; his whisker pads were well padded, giving him a good rectangular muzzle. His eyes were very expressive, large, round and set wide apart. His neck was short and thick. Excellent rectangular body with a solid, muscular feel; he is maturing well! Medium length to the legs which were well boned with firm, round paws. His tail was thick and of medium length to balance. His coat was of fairly uniform length and well waved over most of the body. It was a little straight on the spine but I know that is the norm! The texture was thick and dense and stood away well from the body. It was reasonably soft and plush. He was beautifully prepared and presented in sparkling condition and was a pleasure to judge.

WEST COUNTRY CAT CLUB 16TH JANUARY 2010

I did think I was a bit mad entering 3 cats for this show when I got up at 3.30am to prepare the 3 boys for the show!  It was more than worth it and I am incredibly proud of how they all did and coped with a long day.  Many thanks to their judges Charis White, Valerie Anderson, Carol Jones, Helen Marriott Power and Mary Le Monnier for making this a day to remember.

PR Amazolou The New Schmoo
GPC Awarded (Charis White)
1st AC British Neuter (Club Class) (3)
3rd AC British/Selkirk Rex Junior Neuter (8)

Amazolou Mr Brightside
1st Selkirk Rex Male Kitten
Awarded Best of Breed
1st AC British Kitten 1st of 5
2nd AV Novice Kitten 2nd of 5
Awarded Helen Marriott Power's judge's choice.

Amazolou Skaramoosh
2nd Selkirk Rex Male Kitten Open
1st AC British/Selkirk Rex Kitten 6 - 9 (11)
1st AC British/Selkirk Rex Limit kitten (4)

 Critiques from the Show