Judge: [log in to see names] – Tans, Marked, AOVs
GENERAL COMMENTS
Thanks [log in to see names] for the invite to judge, which was a pleasure. Judging the Grand Challenge with [log in to see names] was great as well, and seeing the lovely Ivory that got BIS was an immediate yes from both of us. Congrats [log in to see names] for the well deserved double whammy – BOA with another lovely Ivory. I remember someone commenting “this is how you picture a British show mouse” and I cannot agree more.
I also judged some top notch tans and I am pleased that the paler tans are making a return to the show bench. A spiffing Silver from [log in to see names] was the mouse I would have loved to take home.
TANS
Class 17 BLACK TAN Ad – 8
1st [log in to see names] B Nice rich tan and top colour. Best feet, good size.
2nd [log in to see names] B Not far behind 1st but feet showing more tan than first. Smaller mouse.
3rd [log in to see names] B Tan ever less intense, particularly under jaw.
Class 18 BLACK TAN u/8 – 2
1st [log in to see names] B Deep and rich tan, big mouse for class.
2nd [log in to see names] B Tan to come.
Class 19 CHOC TAN Ad – 6
1st [log in to see names] B Best tan & top colour, best feet. Nice, substantial mouse, good condition.
2nd [log in to see names] B Not far behind 1st but slightly smaller.
3rd [log in to see names] B Lovely tan but carrotty feet.
Class 20 CHOC TAN u/8 – 4
1st [log in to see names] D Best tan & top colour, nice type for variety.
2nd [log in to see names] B Good top colour, tan to come up a bit more.
3rd [log in to see names] B Tan paler than first 2.
Class 21 CHAM/SILVER TAN Ad – 6
1st [log in to see names] B Silver Superb top colour, great type. Remarkably good tan for variety.
2nd [log in to see names] Cham B Not the tan of the first two but better type and feet.
Class 22 CHAM/SILVER TAN u/8 – 4
1st [log in to see names]] B Cham Good top colour, tan to come.
Class 23 AOC TAN Ad – 4
1st [log in to see names] B Agouti Best top colour & tan, clear demarcation line, slightly dark spine.
2nd [log in to see names] B Cinn Blurred demarcation line, nice top colour but tan could be richer.
3rd [log in to see names] B Pearl Not tan of first two but respectable effort. It is not easy to create a pearl tan. Top colour too dark for a Pearl.
Class 24 AOC TAN u/8 – 4
1st [log in to see names] B Blue Best top colour out of winners, nice tan, best feet of the lot. Good size.
2nd [log in to see names] B Blue Top colour too dark, lacking slatey hue, tan a bit paler.
3rd [log in to see names] B Blue Top colour very dark, palest tan.
Class 25 TAN CHALLENGE Ad – 24
1st [log in to see names] Silver
2nd [log in to see names] Black
3rd [log in to see names] Choc
Class 26 TAN CHALLENGE u/8 – 17
1st [log in to see names] Black
2nd [log in to see names] Blue
3rd [log in to see names] Choc
MARKED
Class 27 DUTCH Ad – 10
1st [log in to see names] D Blue Overall best markings although stops on feet a bit too forward. Small mouse.
2nd [log in to see names] Black Good markings but fleshy ears spoil.
3rd [log in to see names] Black Overall good markings but pull on top saddle and fleshy ears spoil.
Class 28 DUTCH u/8 – 8
1st [log in to see names] D Cinn Lovely, even markings, slightly wavy top saddle. Small mouse, very young.
3rd [log in to see names] B Black Great cheeks, wavy saddle top & under.
Class 29 BROKEN Ad – 10
1st [log in to see names] D 9-spot Dove Spots mostly well defined. I have judged brokens with thicker tails.
2nd [log in to see names] D 7-spot Dove Extra small spot over left eye spoils. Getting on a bit. Breeding doe?
3rd [log in to see names] B 7-spot Black Nose spot too massive.
Class 30 BROKEN u/8 – 2
1st [log in to see names] D 8-spot Black Small spot surrounding right eye spoils an otherwise beautiful young mouse.
Class 31 AOV MARKED – ?
1st [log in to see names] D Hereford Black Good markings, tail mottled, head snipy.
2nd [log in to see names] B Variegated Needs more even splashing. Markings too concentrated around ears and tail. Under too light.
3rd [log in to see names] D Tricolour Too much brindling.
Class 32 AOV MARKED u/8 – 4
1st [log in to see names] D Blue Hereford Nice markings but belly spot too small.
2nd [log in to see names] D Black Hereford Stop on tail too short. Belly markings too short and uneven.
Class 33 AOV MARKED Ad – ?
1st [log in to see names] Blue Dutch
2nd [log in to see names] Black Dutch
3rd [log in to see names] Dove Broken
Class 34 AOV MARKED u/8 – 4
1st [log in to see names] Black Broken
2nd [log in to see names] Blue Hereford
AOV
Class 45 Agouti/Cinnamon Ad – 7
1st [log in to see names] B Cinn Lovely fit big mouse with good ticking. Under a bit too red, top needs more fire.
2nd [log in to see names] B Ag As first but dark spine and needs more fire.
3rd [log in to see names] B Ag out of condition.
Class 46 Agouti/Cinnamon u/8 – 6
1st [log in to see names] D Ag Not the colour I would expect but even mouse.
2nd [log in to see names] D Ag Lacks fire.
3rd [log in to see names] B Ag This was the best coloured mouse but some speckling around the nose spoiled.
Class 47 Argente Ad – ?
1st [log in to see names] B Best top and matching under, good silvering.
2nd [log in to see names] B Lovely shade and silvering with great type but light under spoils.
3rd [log in to see names] B Not far behind 2nd in terms of top colour but even lighter under.
Class 48 Argente u/8 – 11
1st [log in to see names] B Best top & matching under, best blend of silvering, lovely type.
2nd [log in to see names] As first but under a tad lighter.
3rd [log in to see names] D Nice mouse, young, colour to come.
Class 51 SP Siamese Ad – 2
1st ?? Points too light, lacking contrast and shading.
2nd ?? Points even lighter.
Class 52 SP Siamese u/8 – 1
1st [log in to see names] D Points too light, not enough contrast.
Class 53 BP Siamese Ad – 1
No placement. Only mouse in class had huge moult mark on back.
Class 54 BP Siamese u/8 – 1
1st [log in to see names] Rough coat, lacks contrast.
Class 55 AOV Ad – ?
1st [log in to see names] D PE Splashed. Nice splashing, good size and type.
2nd [log in to see names] B BE Splashed. Patchy on top.
3rd [log in to see names] D Sable Dark patch between ears, top could be darker.
Class 56 AOV u/8 – ?
1st [log in to see names] D Fawn Brindle. Young mouse. Nice top & under.
2nd [log in to see names] D Splashed. Bit uneven but nice lively splashing.
3rd [log in to see names] D Choc Fox. Small mouse, good under and demarcation. Good ticking along flanks.
Class 57 AOV Challenge Ad – 28
1st [log in to see names] Argente
2nd [log in to see names] Cinnamon
3rd [log in to see names] Agouti
Class 58 AOV Challenge u/8 – 28
1st [log in to see names] Argente
2nd [log in to see names] Fawn Brindle
3rd [log in to see names] Choc Fox
Judge: [log in to see names] – Self, Satins
GENERAL COMMENTS
Once again a great show. Thanks to [log in to see names] for the invitation to judge here at Swinford, a lovely venue in a nice part of the world. My thanks also go to my chief steward [log in to see names] for doing an outstanding job, well done!
My sections were blessed with some of the nicest mice I’ve seen in a long time and without a shadow of a doubt [log in to see names]’s Adult Ivory doe was top of the list for me on the day. Not just happy with BIS, [log in to see names] also marched forward to gain BOA, again with a cracking Ivory buck. It just goes to show there’s life in the old dog yet! Congratulations Mr [log in to see names].
Other mice in my sections were mixed, with some nice entries in both Self and Satin. A word for thought, though. ‘Do you really think it can win?’ Too many entries of poor condition prevail in many classes! IF IT’S NOT FIT it will never progress any further than its class. A show-fit mouse may not win the day but it has more chance of catching the judge’s eye for the right reasons!
SELFS
PE WHITE Ad – 8
1st [log in to see names] D A lovely mouse to start the day! Great under and white as snow, good ear set, racy looking doe.
2nd [log in to see names] D Again a well-proportioned mouse but just not as good under as winner.
3rd [log in to see names] D Slightly short in face but again excellent condition, very fit.
PE WHITE u/8 – 5
1st [log in to see names] D Not such a good class as adults! Best in class but thin under and lacking show sheen.
2nd [log in to see names] B Broken coated, needing more length and tail set to be noticed in a Self class.
3rd [log in to see names] D Chipped ear and lacking type.
CREAM Ad – 4
1st [log in to see names] B A nice mouse in good condition, very good under good tail set and bold bright eyes.
2nd [log in to see names] B Again great condition, behind on type to winner, slightly short nose length.
3rd [log in to see names] B Small and squint eye. Creams out of all mice need boldness of eyes to make them stand out.
CREAM u/8 – 4
1st [log in to see names] B A very good conditioned mouse, well covered thick under but not enough length of head.
2nd [log in to see names] B Lacking show condition and of poor type.
3rd [log in to see names] D Broken coated and poor condition. More attention needed.
BLACK Ad – 3
1st [log in to see names] B Nice buck, lovely depth of black, best type of all Blacks.
2nd [log in to see names] D Again nice mouse in top condition with a sparkle in the eye, good to see.
3rd [log in to see names] D Good condition, but smaller eyes and lighter build sees 3rd.
BLACK u/8 – 5
1st [log in to see names] D Nice Black with good under and lovely bright eyes.
2nd [log in to see names] D Nice young Black, colour still to come.
3rd [log in to see names] D Lacking type and eye of winners, a good 3rd.
FAWN Ad – 4
1st [log in to see names] B Lovely buck in excellent condition with rich, warm, even colour.
2nd [log in to see names] D A nice doe but spoilt by chipped ear.
3rd [log in to see names] D Lacking in type to winners and not as good under, although good colour.
FAWN u/8 – 2
1st [log in to see names] Not quite as good colour, hopefully will come through with age.
2nd [log in to see names] Small, out of condition with broken coat, not show material.
BLUE Ad – 3
1st [log in to see names] B Best type in class although tan vent and guard hairs, reasonable Blue.
2nd [log in to see names] B Similar to winner but again tan hairs.
3rd [log in to see names] B Excessive tan, needing work on these but good effort.
BLUE u/8 – 5
1st [log in to see names] D Nice mouse, good shade of blue and decent type, good condition.
2nd [log in to see names] D Again nice Blue doe in excellent condition but lacking under of winner.
3rd [log in to see names] D Too light in colour and chipped ear.
RED Ad – 2
1st [log in to see names] B Good condition, colour needs more fire, poor ear set and crinkled.
2nd [log in to see names] D Lacking colour and condition!
RED u/8 – 3
1st [log in to see names] D Best in class, nice rich colour, pricked ears spoil.
2nd [log in to see names] B Reasonable colour although thin soiled tail.
3rd [log in to see names] D Sooty coated.
AOC SELF Ad – 4
1st [log in to see names] Ch B Nice buck with great type, good under and top condition.
2nd [log in to see names] Ch D Not quality of winner and slight choppiness in coat.
3rd [log in to see names] Choc B Nice attempt, bald patch under.
AOC SELF u/8 – 4
1st [log in to see names] Ch B A nice young mouse, will improve with age.
2nd [log in to see names] Choc B Another nice attempt, too many tan hairs.
3rd [log in to see names] Ch B Chipped ear spoils an otherwise good mouse.
SELF CHALLENGE Ad – 28
1st [log in to see names] PEW A lovely doe, once seen, never forgotten, Best Self.
2nd [log in to see names] Cham Good size with plenty of type.
3rd [log in to see names] Black Very nice buck, great depth of colour.
SELF CHALLENGE u/8 – 28
1st [log in to see names] Cham
2nd [log in to see names] Cream
3rd [log in to see names] Black
SATINS
IVORY SATIN Ad – 6
1st [log in to see names] D A great Satin, Ivory of the whitest white with not a hint of yellowing, lovely type and size, everything going for this mouse, congrats to [log in to see names] on a great BIS winner!
2nd [log in to see names] D Again a lovely mouse but not as good under as winner.
3rd [log in to see names] D Although 3rd this was still a worthy winner, slightly lighter build than 1st and 2nd.
IVORY SATIN u/8 – 6
1st [log in to see names] B A lovely young ivory buck with great potential, coat, colour, type and condition all outstanding—again, congrats [log in to see names], BOA in Show.
2nd [log in to see names] B Close to 1st but failed ever so slightly on under.
3rd [log in to see names] B Lighter type to winners but still lovely to see.
AOC PE SELF SATIN Ad – 3
1st [log in to see names] Sil D Best in class, in excellent condition, more depth of colour required but nice attempt.
2nd [log in to see names] Sil D Again good size and condition although a mealy cast to coat is visible.
3rd [log in to see names] Sil B Yellowing of coat and short length of nose.
AOC PE SELF SATIN u/8 – 0
No entries.
BE SELF SATIN Ad – 3
1st [log in to see names] Red B A lovely mouse, good depth of colour and in top condition.
2nd [log in to see names] Blue B Nice mouse with good size and condition although bronze cast to colour.
3rd [log in to see names] Cr B Slight bend to nose and small eye.
BE SELF SATIN u/8 – 4
1st [log in to see names] Red D Moult mark on under, otherwise nice attempt, could do with better tail set.
2nd [log in to see names] Cr B Lacking condition, short face.
3rd [log in to see names] Cr B Again poor condition and type.
AOV SATIN Ad – 3
1st [log in to see names] Sab B Good condition, very fit with good size and conformation, light marks across nose, not rich in colour but good attempt.
2nd [log in to see names] Spl D Nice mouse with good satinisation, behind winner on type and condition.
3rd [log in to see names] Sia D Poor colour, lacking in points and no shading.
AOV SATIN u/8 – 5
1st [log in to see names] Ag D The best of a poor class, small, no richness in colour and poor tail set.
2nd [log in to see names] Arg B Poor colour, no under colour, very poor satinisation.
SATIN CHALLENGE Ad – 15
1st [log in to see names] Ivory
2nd [log in to see names] Cream
3rd [log in to see names] Silver
SATIN CHALLENGE u/8 – 15
1st [log in to see names] Ivory
2nd [log in to see names] Ivory
3rd [log in to see names] Red