Simon Grimwood
General Comments
A genuinely enjoyable show day, with a real buzz to it! It was really encouraging to see some new faces and lots of interest from the public! Chris and Sophie did an awesome job as always running a great day for all to enjoy. Shout out to Amelia who expertly ran the kitchen, keeping my coffee topped up all day and also cleaning up at the end. Thank you Indie you were a super steward. The mice were a mixed bag, the self section was on the whole poorly represented. That being said, I’m happy to say all exibits were healthy and there were no DQs! Congratulations Chris, a truly beautiful Champagne, given a few more weeks and it really will take some beating! Ian’s roan were looking really good and came a close second in the grand challenge.
Selfs
White (pink eye) Ad – 0
White (pink eye) U8 – 1
1st [log in to see names] B Of poor type. Ears were small and set high. Eyes small and squinty. Short in the body giving a coby appearance. Fur under was thin.
Tail was very good, thick and fleshy at the base and of decent length.
Tail was very good, thick and fleshy at the base and of decent length.
Cream Ad – 0
Cream U8 – 1
1st [log in to see names] B Again another mouse of poor type. Small ears. Short in the body. Thin tail. Colour was a grayish white, not cream. The mouse had a distinct yellowing between the eyes.
Eye was bold, bright and large.
Eye was bold, bright and large.
Black Ad – 2
1st [log in to see names] D Better for overall colour than 2nd place. However there were some tan hairs on the chest and the fine hairs cover the inside of the ear were also tan. Feet were better than second having all black toes.
2nd [log in to see names] D Ahead on type but marginal. Back feet, all white toes. Chest had a sepia/brown cast across it.
Black U8 – 2
Blue Ad – 0
Blue U8 – 4
1st [log in to see names] B The most luxurious velvety textured coat really made this mouse standout! Colour was in my opinion just right, how I’d imagine medium slate blue to appear. There was unfortunately a little bit of tan hairs around the vent. Ears could have been a bit larger.
This mouse was wild!
This mouse was wild!
2nd [log in to see names] D Similar to 1st in size and shape, but much easier to handle. Behind on coat, and colour a bit lighter.
3rd [log in to see names] D Skull thin, and ears set too high. Coat a bit rough.
Red Ad – 0
Red U8 – 0
Fawn Ad – 1
Fawn U8 – 0
AOC BE Self Ad – 3
1st [log in to see names] Chocolate D Little bit of moult on chest, couple of white hairs on back.
2nd [log in to see names] Chocolate D Lovely big buck. Zero tan around the vent. Would have won the class had it not had a small blemish on the right side of its nose.
3rd [log in to see names] Chocolate D Similar to the other two mice, but tanned vent and moulty chest.
AOC BE Self U8 – 3
AOC PE Self Ad – 4
1st [log in to see names] Champagne D This mouse was absolutely class! Finished to perfection, coat sleek and not a hair out of place. Fit and racey looking. Head and ear placements ideal, and size of ear complained the head perfectly, neither too big or small.
The colour was a soft subtle champagne with almost a soft pinkish hue. No hint of a tan hair on vent!
It was evident this was a young mouse, probably just over 8 weeks, and therefore could not be marked down for lack of size compared to the redt of the class. I applaud Chris for his honesty in entering it in the adult class!
Given a few weeks to get up to size this mouse will take some beating.
BIS and well deserved.
The colour was a soft subtle champagne with almost a soft pinkish hue. No hint of a tan hair on vent!
It was evident this was a young mouse, probably just over 8 weeks, and therefore could not be marked down for lack of size compared to the redt of the class. I applaud Chris for his honesty in entering it in the adult class!
Given a few weeks to get up to size this mouse will take some beating.
BIS and well deserved.
2nd [log in to see names] Dove B This was a great mouse! It didn’t win its class because the was a patch of very thin hair on back leg, likely where a scab has been previously.
Beautiful dove grey colour, even across coat. No light nose. Type and size, that of a good pew or cream. Finish just behind 1st.
Beautiful dove grey colour, even across coat. No light nose. Type and size, that of a good pew or cream. Finish just behind 1st.
3rd [log in to see names] Champagne B Another very good mouse of superb type. Not the finish of 1st.
AOC PE Self U8 – 0
SELF CHALLENGE Ad – 10
1st [log in to see names] Champagne
2nd [log in to see names] Dove
SELF CHALLENGE U8 – 11
1st [log in to see names] Blue
2nd [log in to see names] Blue
3rd [log in to see names] White (pink eye)
AOVs
Gold Agouti / Cinn Ad – 0
Gold Agouti / Cinn U8 – 2
1st [log in to see names] Agouti B Tiny bit of moult on head, wins overall finish.
Colour rich deep and fiery especially for a young mouse. Ticking was good and fairly even, ever so slightly concentrating on spine.
Colour rich deep and fiery especially for a young mouse. Ticking was good and fairly even, ever so slightly concentrating on spine.
2nd [log in to see names] Agouti B Slightly more even in ticking that 1st. Colour very similar.
A patchy moult on left back leg possibly regrowth after a bite ? Held back from 1st.
A patchy moult on left back leg possibly regrowth after a bite ? Held back from 1st.
Chinchilla/Fox Ad – 2
1st [log in to see names] Chocolate Fox B Wins on overall finish. Better eye and ear. Under was thick and well furred.
2nd [log in to see names] Chocolate Fox B Ticking better, but marginal.
Chinchilla/Fox U8 – 1
1st [log in to see names] Chocolate Fox B A nice mouse, and great when viewed from the top. Good colour. Eye bright and bold. The mouse was let down by thin under, the darker hair root was showing through, giving and almost ticked appearance.
SP/BP Siamese Ad – 3
1st [log in to see names] SP Siamese B Actually a very pleasant mouse. Points were well coloured and dark. Shading nicely graduated. Colour a little dark, more brown than beige, but wasn’t far off. Unfortunately, a big moult line running across from shoulder to shoulder.
2nd [log in to see names] BP Siamese D Very good points, nice and dark. Virtually no shading at all. Infact it could have more likely passed as a himalayan rather than a siamese. Work to be done.
SP/BP Siamese U8 – 3
1st [log in to see names] SP Siamese D A very attractive u8. Good colour, points and shading already for a young mouse. No moult marks at all. The nose was a little blunt which held it back later on. But otherwise a great little mouse.
2nd [log in to see names] BP Siamese B
3rd [log in to see names] BP Siamese B
Argente Ad – 2
1st [log in to see names] D Exceptional length of tail, and good thickness at root tapering nicely. Wins Best tail of the day! Excelled in type. Nice even silver ticking. Colour was soft and subtle. The shade I prefer. Good blue undercoat.
Had a terribly large moult on entire head, which stopped it progressing. Had that not been there this mouse would have gone quite far.
Had a terribly large moult on entire head, which stopped it progressing. Had that not been there this mouse would have gone quite far.
2nd [log in to see names] B Lacked the silvering the variety should have. Far too dark, it was almost the colour of a good fawn.
Argente U8 – 0
Sable Ad – 0
Sable U8 – 0
Roan Ad – 3
1st [log in to see names] D Black. Most even top and under, best for finish. Just behind in grand challenge as could have had a bit mice white nearer rump.
2nd [log in to see names] B Similar to 1st, white hairs a slightly more prominent. Small clump of white and small clump of black on head.
3rd [log in to see names] B Possibly the best of the three, but a watery eye held back. Could have been the bedding, maybe try something softer like hay or tissue paper.
Roan U8 – 2
1st [log in to see names] D Most even, thicker fur under.
2nd [log in to see names] D Close 2nd.
AOV Ad – 0
AOV U8 – 0
AOV CHALLENGE Ad – 10
1st [log in to see names] Roan
2nd [log in to see names] Chocolate Fox
3rd [log in to see names] Argente
AOV CHALLENGE U8 – 8
1st [log in to see names] SP Siamese
2nd [log in to see names] Roan
3rd [log in to see names] Chocolate Fox
Lewis Russell
General Comments
Had an amazing day on Sunday at Swinford
Thankyou so much to HCMC Sophie and Chris for putting on a superb show !! And an amazing lunch spread.
Congratulations to Chris on winning BIS with a lovely champagne doe the quality of this mouse was second to none with a beautiful silk coat and pinkish tinge.
Thankyou to both my steward Steph Corben for doing a grand job and my co-judge Simon .
Thankyou so much to HCMC Sophie and Chris for putting on a superb show !! And an amazing lunch spread.
Congratulations to Chris on winning BIS with a lovely champagne doe the quality of this mouse was second to none with a beautiful silk coat and pinkish tinge.
Thankyou to both my steward Steph Corben for doing a grand job and my co-judge Simon .
See you all at the next
Tans
Black Tan Ad – 4
1st [log in to see names] B Fit looking mouse,excellent top coat with a deep tan underneath nice type.
2nd [log in to see names] B Good size mouse similar comments to 1st just lost depth on the tan.
3rd [log in to see names] B Good thick tail again not same quality as 1st two.
Black Tan U8 – 5
1st [log in to see names] B Lovely fit mouse, nice size for an u8 bright tan colour with dark feet.
2nd [log in to see names] B Similar to 1st tail slightly thinner and tan not as rich.
3rd [log in to see names] B All round good mouse just lacking in depth of tan ears and top good.
Chocolate Tan Ad – 3
1st [log in to see names] B Good dark top like bournville chocolate.
Nice rich under with good type.
Nice rich under with good type.
2nd [log in to see names] D Slightly out of show condition – older doe?
Good type.
Good type.
Chocolate Tan U8 – 3
1st [log in to see names] D Rich top coat with an outstanding under really like the type of this mouse.
2nd [log in to see names] B Slightly behind on depth as 1st good demarcation line between top and under.
3rd [log in to see names] B More milk chocolate than dark.
Tan to be deeper condition good.
Tan to be deeper condition good.
PE Tan Ad – 12
1st [log in to see names] Dove Tan B A beautiful soft dove grey with an outstanding depth of tan really nice type.
2nd [log in to see names] Champagne Tan B A shade too dark but other than that outstanding colour and tan with good type.
3rd [log in to see names] Champagne Tan B Cracking condition nice shade on top just looses on tan.
PE Tan U8 – 7
1st [log in to see names] Silver Tan B Nice light top like the silver coin with a rich tone of tan cracking condition and type.
2nd [log in to see names] Champagne Tan B Nice silk coat good type just lost on tan depth. Good type.
3rd [log in to see names] Champagne Tan D Lighter in colour all round good type and slight line underneath.
AOC Tan Ad – 4
1st [log in to see names] Blue Tan B Good navy colour top, tan nice and rich, good type. Nice mouse.
2nd [log in to see names] Blue Tan B Similar to first. Lovely clean looking mouse just loses on tan.
3rd [log in to see names] Blue Tan B Good. Rough under let’s it down.
Dehydrated?
Dehydrated?
AOC Tan U8 – 6
1st [log in to see names] Dove Tan D Good all round mouse. Love the contrast between the top and tan. Fit and great type.
2nd [log in to see names] Blue Tan B Good dark top. All round nice mouse just loses on tan. Should darken with age
3rd [log in to see names] Silver Grey Tan B Very attractive to the eye. More silvering distribution would have been better. Nice under. Would like to see more of these.
TAN CHALLENGE Ad – 23
1st [log in to see names] Black Tan
2nd [log in to see names] Dove Tan
3rd [log in to see names] Black Tan
TAN CHALLENGE U8 – 21
1st [log in to see names] Silver Tan
2nd [log in to see names] Black Tan
3rd [log in to see names] Dove Tan
Marked
Dutch Ad – 8
1st [log in to see names] B Blue. Best of class. Nice clean cheek markings, good saddle.
2nd [log in to see names] B Black. Nice mouse. Blaze slightly off centre. Good markings otherwise, slight pull on under.
3rd [log in to see names] B Blue. Similar to second but just the uneven line held this one back.
Dutch U8 – 5
1st [log in to see names] B Blue. Best of class. Again nice young mouse with great attributes. Saddle slightly low.
Good stops on tail, feet.
Good stops on tail, feet.
2nd [log in to see names] B Black. Saddle slightly off but cheek markings good.
Nicely conditioned.
Nicely conditioned.
3rd [log in to see names] B Black. Cheek markings abit bled out.
Good saddle and nice condition.
Good saddle and nice condition.
Broken Marked Ad – 4
1st [log in to see names] B 8 spot.
Best placement of class. Nice fit mouse. Spots could have been more “pea” like.
Best placement of class. Nice fit mouse. Spots could have been more “pea” like.
2nd [log in to see names] D 10 spot.
Older mouse. Good spots, just placement held from 1st place.
Older mouse. Good spots, just placement held from 1st place.
3rd [log in to see names] D 9 spot.
More even than broken ears, back and hind. Other than that good solid mouse.
More even than broken ears, back and hind. Other than that good solid mouse.
Broken Marked U8 – 3
1st [log in to see names] D 5 spot.
Really nicely sized “pea” spots fairly broken nice condition.
Opposite ear and nose spot.
Really nicely sized “pea” spots fairly broken nice condition.
Opposite ear and nose spot.
2nd [log in to see names] D 8 spot.
Bigger splodges, even towards back end but fit mouse.
Bigger splodges, even towards back end but fit mouse.
3rd [log in to see names] B 11 spot.
More conjoined patches, slightly dehydrated but ears and tail good.
More conjoined patches, slightly dehydrated but ears and tail good.
AOV Marked Ad – 0
AOV Marked U8 – 1
1st [log in to see names] Banded D Fawn.
Really nice effort here. Not an easy variety. Good rich colour just needs more selection on the band placement.
Really nice effort here. Not an easy variety. Good rich colour just needs more selection on the band placement.
MARKED CHALLENGE Ad – 12
1st [log in to see names] Dutch
2nd [log in to see names] Broken Marked
3rd [log in to see names] Dutch
MARKED CHALLENGE U8 – 9
1st [log in to see names] Broken Marked
2nd [log in to see names] Dutch
3rd [log in to see names] Dutch
Satins
Ivory Satin Ad – 0
Ivory Satin U8 – 0
AOC PE Self Satin Ad – 0
AOC PE Self Satin U8 – 0
BE Self Satin Ad – 0
BE Self Satin U8 – 0
AOV Satin Ad – 2
1st [log in to see names] Dove Satin D Nicely coloured mouse. Good sheen, typy.
Jagged under.
Jagged under.
AOV Satin U8 – 3
1st [log in to see names] Agouti Satin D
2nd [log in to see names] Cinnamon Satin D
3rd [log in to see names] Cinnamon Satin D
SATIN CHALLENGE Ad – 2
1st [log in to see names] Dove Satin
SATIN CHALLENGE U8 – 3
1st [log in to see names] Agouti Satin
2nd [log in to see names] Cinnamon Satin
Grand Challenge
GRAND CHALLENGE Ad – 57
1st [log in to see names] Champagne
2nd [log in to see names] Roan
3rd [log in to see names] Dutch
GRAND CHALLENGE U8 – 52
1st [log in to see names] Silver Tan
2nd [log in to see names] Broken Marked
3rd [log in to see names] Blue
Junior
Junior AA – 20
1st [log in to see names] D Dove tan. Fantastic mouse. Great top colour and a very decent tan for a pink eyed.
2nd [log in to see names] D Black tan. Nice size. Good tan, tans creeping behind ears and up tail root a little. Keep an eye on it.
3rd [log in to see names] D Silver grey tan. Nice to see.