December 2011 ISSUE 9 CATCLUB NEWS UK NEWSLETTER OF FELIS BRITANNICA - THE FEDERATION OF CLUBS REPRESENTING FIFE IN THE UK Cat Club News Merry Christmas Show Topics and a Happy Aristocats Christmas Show, December 3rd & 4th New Year at Lutterworth We were greeted by some Christmas decorations, a small decorated tree and the smiling (angelic?) faces of the show team to the show hall in Lutterworth. This is a really nice venue and access to the hall was direct from the rear car park which was useful and convenient. The show team worked well to make this a very friendly show which ran smoothly and Cathy Nicholls Kora had good early finishes on both days. Many t “Neptune” Firstly a Merry Christmas to all exhibitors thanks to everyone who bought raffle tickets and their wonderful , thank you all for and advertised in the catalogue to make this you comments on this newsletter, we hope event a finanicial success. it has been well received. Have a great The atmosphere was great with many new time over the festive period and make sure exhibitors attending and as usual, the FB team you all spoil your cats and rotten. were on hand to welcome them and to help We at Felis Britannica are looking forward them through their first show. All newcomers to 2012 and think that it will be a great are given a “Mentor” to help them through the year for us all. We now have some great day and help them to understand the way Felis show teams working together to make the Britannica shows run. Archie shows bigger, better organised and most If you were one of the first time exhibitors and of all FUN for everyone involved. you have a comment on the show, please do let Please remember, this is our hobby and it us know. is meant to be enjoyable so come along to And so to the main attraction - the wonderful cats that won at Best in Show our shows in 2012 and have a great time Space limits me to the category winners and the overall Best of the Best but Facebook has a amongst friends and fellow enthusiasts. fuller list and also many many more pictures taken by exhibitors over the weekend. To access these, visit the Felis Britannica Facebook page, “like” it and you can view the photo’s and add your own comments. Judges for the weekend were:

Christmas spirit: © Mandixx - www.mandix.dk/photo Ulrika Whal from Denmark Albert Fittich from Switzerland Irenesh Pruchniak from Poland

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Continued from page one.

Day 1 - 3rd December Best Category I: Bronjoy Giddy up (PER) Best Category II: Laska Onix Gloria (SIB) Best Category III: CH Wendele Miss Ellie (BUR) Best Category IV & Best of the Best: Willhavetodo Whatamixup(OSH) Willh Best Unrecognised Breed: Amazolou Mr Brightside () avetodo What amixup (OSH) Day 2 - 4th December Best Category I: Bronjoy Cazdiva (EXO) Best Category II: Old Possums Zephyr (NFO) Best Category III: Nikelsilva Midas (KOR) Best Category IV: Willhavetodo Whatamixup (OSH) Best Unrecognised Breed: Cagaran Cailin-Anizz (Tiffanie)

Also at the show a couple of cats gained their Supreme title which is a real achievement so congratulations to the following cats and of course owners. Old Possums Zephyr (NFO) Josie Hughes of Lisieux Cattery, made up her beautiful SP Bhanacoyne Archimedes Aloysius to the title of Supreme Premier congratulations to Josie and Archie (Pictured on previous page).

Cathy Nicholls “Neptune” became SC Nikelsilva Neptune . This is the very 1st Korat to gain the title of Supreme Champion – very well done (Pictured on previous page).

We intend to make this a regular section in the newsletter so if you have made up a Supreme Champion or have gained a DSM or other special award, please Bronjoy Cazdiva (PER) email a picture and a summary of your cats achievements to [email protected]

A Great Loss

On November 8th 2011 The Cat Fancy lost a very memorable lady - Patricia Ann Brownsell of Patriarca Cats. Pat started her life in the Cat world with Siamese and Persians, and quickly moved on to Burmese where she was one of the founder breeders of reds and creams who along with Wendy Chapman bred Britains first Red Burmese Grand Champion Patriarca Perdita. Other burmese that Pat bred which you may have heard of are Patriarca Pickapepper, Patriarca Percyfilv, Patriarca Potohoney to name but a few. Pat also bred , Abbysinnians again with the Abbys being the founder member of the blues. However Pats real contribution to the Cat Fancy was along with Lulu Rowley of Petilu importing into the UK back in the early 80's, her Ragdolls can now be seen all over the RIP Pat 07/081940 - 08/09/2011 World and claimimg Championship status as far afield as Australia and Hong Kong. Pats passing is a great loss to the Cat Fancy, her knowledge of genetics was just fantastic, she will be sadly missed by all who knew her.

Remember to keep in touch with whats going on. www.felisbritannica.co.uk Follow us on Facebook or visit our website! Felis Britannica editor @felisbritannica.co.uk New Breed Section After many people said how much they enjoyed reading about the “Khaoe Manee or White Thai Cat, I thought it would be nice to feature other new breeds. Here is a short Article about a breed at it’s very beginnings from Ash Mollay. My “Tibetan” Journey, Ash Molloy

After seeing pictures of Vanessa Gasser’s Tibetans on Facebook I was captivated and had to do some research into the breed. Tibetans are essentially Longhaired Tonkinese: They have the unique ‘mink’ colouring with aquamarine eyes but have a swishy, silky coat and a Tibtan Kittens ‘squirrel tail’ like a Balinese - to me - simply gorgeous! keen to export her breed to the UK but the cost and logistics of Agnes Driessen is the founder of the breed. She began breeding importing a cat were quite off-putting for me (this was before the Tibetans in 1992 by crossing Balinese to Burmese then back to DEFRA rule changes). I decided to put an import on the Balinese. In 1997 the breed was granted championship status by the backburner and instead look for a suitable match for my Balinese, Dutch Independent Cat Association. here in the UK. I didn’t want to use Burmese, as Agnes has done, it seemed too longwinded a process. I knew I could produce first Like Tonkinese, Tibetans come in 30 colours spread across the 3 generation Tibetans from a Tiffany, if I could find one of Burmese patterns; Mink, Sepia and Point. colouring (BCR).

I knew I had to have some of my own so talked at length with Agnes This proved to be something of a challenge as almost all Tiffany about importing a Tibetan girl. I already had a seal point Balinese breeders work with silver shaded cats. Then in January 2011 I male so with the right girl could produce Tibetan kittens. Agnes was found a litter of Tiffany kittens, which appeared to have one solid brown in the picture. I contacted their breeder, Andrea Reavill, to ask if that kitten should happen to be a ‘BCR’ girl. She was but she was not perfect as she was a smoke but as everything else was right I thought the silver element was a compromise worth making. I collected my brown smoke Tiffany girl in February this year and named her Lhasa after the capital of Tibet.

Lhasa matured beautifully. She won best new variety as an Asian Longhair at an Aristocats show and then in August mated with Phoenix, my Balinese, on her first call. And so on the 21st October 2011 the UK’s first Tibetan kittens were born. Four perfect, Natural Mink-Smoke babies, two of each sex.

Thanks to Agnes’ exports and other breeders’ initiative Tibetan kittens are now being produced in 14 catteries across 8 countries around the world and are recognised by many national Tibetan mum with babies. independent cat associatons.

Message from the General Secretary and the Executive Committee Following what has been a pretty tough year, John Cunningham has resigned from his role as Acting President of Felis Britannica. The Executive Committee regret his decision, but understand and wish him well. We appreciate all of the work John has put in to making FB a successful organisation, first as Chairman of the Show Commission and more recently as our President. We have had some very energetic discussions with some tears but more laughter and will miss his contributions to future debates.

Frank Mandix, the acting Vice President will assume the role of Acting President until elections take place at the next AGA proposed for late February / early March 2012. We hope you all will join us in welcoming Frank, who only joined us in the last year but brings to us experience of FIFe in Europe which we have found very inspirational. Frank Mandix

Remember to keep in touch with whats going on. www.felisbritannica.co.uk Follow us on Facebook or visit our website! Felis Britannica [email protected] Fife Updates Vacancy Show Photographer wanted The Following proposals were passed at the last FIFe AGA Felis Britannica is looking for a photographer with an eye for taking that “great” picture of the cats during each show. When Breeding Burmese: It may be that we will need a couple of people to make sure Burmese Cats used in Breeding must have a DNA – test for all shows are covered. GM2 gangliosidosis unless both parents are proven to be free Ideally someone experienced in or with some interest in from GM2 gangliosidosis photography and the owner of a good camera. These Breeding principles are to be followed: Anyone interested should be prepared to attend the majority of GM2-free X GM2 Free shows during the year and please contact Frank Mandix, the acting President for more details at [email protected] GM2-free X GM2 carrier

The cats that need to be tested according to this rule must be Information Request – identifiable by microchip or tattoo. Breeders The breeder must inform buyers of Burmese cats about the Paulo Savi would like to invite all the UK British Shorthair cat GM2 gangliosidosis disease and the registration policy. breeders to join the PawPeds BSH Database with their cats and kittens pedigrees. The UK BSH database is now A certified veterinary certificate regarding the GM2 maintained by paolo and the website detailed below has all gangliosidosis status must be attached to the pedigree. the details of how to send BSH pedigrees the PawPeds Cats not allowed for Breeding. database website. The following cats are not allowed for breeding Deaf cats (white cats must be tested before they are used for breeding. Web: http://pawpeds.com/db/?a=i&g=5&p=bri&date=iso Cats with an umbilical hernia In accordance with this, there Contact E-mail: [email protected] should also be a change in the table for Disqualifying and general faults in the General part of the standards.

Test Programmes Each FIFe member must develop appropriate programmes. Your Cat Pictures Information on genetic diseases and advice on testing and health examinations will be researched and provided by the and Stories . . . Health & Welfare Commission (appendix 1 and appendix II) Are you proud of your cat? Got some cat Appendix I pictures you would like to share with us? Cat Buccal swabs – All breeds – for each cat, the swabs are put in stories or facts... then tell the rest of us! an envelope marked with the cat’s name and microchip Send your cat pictures and /or stories in to number. These can easily be stored in a dry place. If needed [email protected] we look forward to the swabs can be used for future genetic testing. receiving them! Appendix II – Obligatory (X) abd recommended health examinations before breeding BAER (brainstem, auditory evoked response) Testing for deafness. It is not allowed to breed with deaf cats (Refer to art 3). Testicles normal and descended into the scrotal sac Vet certificate obligatory for males before breeding (refer to art 2).

Umbilical Hernia. All Breeds.

ECG examination for heart disease PER, EXO, MCO, NFO, ABY, BEN, DRX, SOM

Opthalmix examination (PRA, Cataract, etc) ABY, BEN, OCI, RUS, SOM, BAL, OLH, SIA, SYS, SYL, PEB

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We received some great feedback from many of the new exhibitors at the recent Aristocats show and some of them are printed here. “ Join the

I really enjoyed the show & thought the organisation was excellent

“ Today!

What I think FB do better than GCCF or TICA is the welcome to

“newbies. From th“ e communication prior to the show, the pack I was given upon arrival & the penning with a 'mentor' - I thought this was brilliant! “

A Really Well organised show, we will be back “ “ The friendly atmosphere was amazing and not at all like some other

“types of show we have been to It was a much more competit“ ive environment than I had been led to

“believe which was great

Best in Show was great to watch an“ d especially the anticipation of the

Overall winner (Best of the Best) “ “

Thank you very much for a very enjoyable show, I have joined the “Aristocats cat club already & you'll see me at shows in the New Year!

These were very welcome comments from new exhibitors to FB shows as the show teams are working hard to make the day interesting, friendly and competitive. If you have any comments you would like make regarding Felis Britannica shows, please send them to Josie Hughes at the show commission. We can’t promise to use all the ideas but it is important that we know what people want at shows in the future.

Denmark Show There is a show in Denmark on the 10th March which is essentially a 3 certificate one day show with vetting in starting at 7 AM to 9:30 AM. The Contact US show starts at 10 AM and may continue until 10 PM (10AM to 6PM for visitors). General Enquiries: Prices General Secretary: Cecilia MacLeod Single pen: 1 show: 250 kr. 2 shows: 450 kr and 3 shows 600 kr. ndix Double pen: 1 show: 400 kr. 2 shows: 600 kr and 3 shows 800 kr. President (acting) : Frank Ma Treasurer: Tracey Spooner Payment is online and so is the entry. I don't expect it to be in English (Frank Mandix can help you with this). We may have to send some documentation Show Commission Chairman: Josie Hughes from our clubs, so that they can see we are members of a FIFe club and in Breeding Health & good standing. Welfare Commission: Louise Mitchell The Venue is Rødovrehallen, Rødovre Parkvej 245, 2610 Rødovre Publicity Officer: John Tipper To view on google maps click here and type in address: http://maps.google.co.uk/maps?hl=en&tab=wl Contact It is 6 miles from the centre of Copenhagen. Secretary: [email protected] Anyone interested, please contact Frank on [email protected] Publicity Officer: [email protected] for more information or visit the Fife web site with details of all Fife Shows http://fifeweb.org/wp/shows/shows.asp

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Garden Of England Show Saturday 28th and Sunday 29th January 2012 - Ware, Hertfordshire 2 day 2 certificate international show. Enteries close Monday 16th January. For schedule please visit: http://www.felisbritannica.co.uk/files/shows/ware2012_2.PDF

Aristocats Cat Club Saturday 31st March and Sunday 1st April - Swindon 2 day 2 certificate international show. Venue to be advised.

Garden Of England Show Saturday 12th and Sunday 13th May - Swanley, Kent 2 day 2 certificate international show.

Aristocats Cat Club Saturday 16th and Sunday 17th June 2 day 2 certificate international show. Venue to be advised.

Garden Of England Show Saturday 14th & Sunday 15th July - Northampton Area 2 day 2 certificate international show. Venue to be advised.

Viking Cat Club Saturday 15th September - Alcester, Warwickshire 1 day 1 certificate international show. Forthcoming European Shows Date: Location: Show Type: Club: Member: 01/01/2012 Lohja One 1 day, 1 cert. RUROK SRK 07-08/01/2012 Padova Two 1 day, 2 cert. - ANFI 07-08/01/2012 Uppsala Two 1 day, 2 cert. FRÄS SVERAK 07-08/01/2012 Wohlen Two 1 day, 2 cert. KAS FFH 14-15/01/2012 Brædstrup Two 1 day, 2 cert. JYRAK FD 14-15/01/2012 Helsinki Two 1 day, 2 cert. SUROK SRK 14-15/01/2012 Lyon Two 1 day, 2 cert. CCLDS FFF 15/01/2012 Haarlem One 1 day, 1 cert. - Felikat 21-22/01/2012 Isselburg Two 1 day, 2 cert. - 1. DEKZV e.V. 21-22/01/2012 San Bonifacio (VR) Two 1 day, 2 cert. - ANFI 28-29/01/2012 Ebreichsdorf Two 1 day, 2 cert. - ÖVEK 28-29/01/2012 Køge One 2 day, 1 cert. KATTEKLUBBEN FD 28-29/01/2012 Bordeaux Two 1 day, 2 cert. CCSA FFF 28-29/01/2012 Fellbach Two 1 day, 2 cert. RKS e. V. 1. DEKZV e.V.

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