Alighieri Birmans

“Seal Tabby Point Birman, very young girl & as a result still looking very immature & a requires a growth spurt to make the transition to adult. Head has reasonable width given she is still very young, but would prefer more fullness to the cheeks, good muzzle, her skull could ideally be a little more rounded, some break in profile, medium length nose, chin requires a little more depth, bite good. Ears smaller medium size, tends to prick a little high, needs a little more width between, good inner furnishings. Her eyes are well open & almost round, good depth of blue to the colour. Body as yet still very small & requires a little more weight & substance to compete even for a young adult, legs I would prefer heavier boned, good paws, tail of balanced proportions I would like it a little bushier. Coat well prepared good density, silky texture, still a attain a little more length & fuller ruff, good breeches. Body has very light glow of shading, well contrasted by her tabby tracings, good facials & leg bracelets, tail more solid, no thumbprints on the ears, good warm colour. Her gloves are scalloped & both have detached areas of white on the underside, boots well matched, narrow tapered gauntlets running off the outer side of the hock. Condition & temperament very good for both.”

— Mr J Hansson on Lachmere Rogue Storme for 4th place in the Any Variety SLH Non-Breeders Adult side class at the Shropshire Cat Show 2011.