19 April 2008 - Shorthair Cat Club of Scotland show
I took a troika of Tasha's kittens to the show today, aged exactly 15 weeks old on the day. Well, what can I say? They were total stars, revelling in all the attention, alternating between demanding that every passer-by stop to talk to them, eating their favourite chicken, and having lots of little naps! They were much admired, and really did me proud, winning 11 x 1st prizes and one x 2nd prize between them.
● Dushenka Xander - Special congratulations to Xander who won 1st open male kitten, Best of Breed Russian Blue kitten, 1st prize in all of his other classes, plus trophies for Best Russian Blue Exhibit and Best Foreign Kitten!
● Dushenka Xarek
- 2nd open male kitten (only beaten by Xander), plus 1st prize in his other classes● Dushenka Xariabella - 1st open female kitten, plus another three 1st prizes
Photos from left to right: Xander, Xarek, Xaria, sleeping babies after the show
9 February 2008 - Scottish Cat Club show
As usual, this was our first show of the year. Although we didn't have anyone in competition today we were well-represented by darling Boo, Grand Premier Dushenka Oliver, who was well looked-after all day by his Auntie Ellen - thanks again Ellen!
5 January 2008
Great news - Tasha's kittens have arrived! See the Kittens page for details.
1 January 2008
A Happy New Year to everyone!
2007 was another good year for the Dushenka Russian Blue cats….
...with a beautiful litter of four kittens, another points winner and a new titled cat!
On the show front, 2007 started with my brother's boy Techs winning his third consecutive premier certificate to become Premier Dushenka Technetium Star. The year was also book-ended by my darling Oliver-Boo, Grand Premier Dushenka Oliver, who won the Best Decorated Pen competition at the Scottish Cat Club's Golden Jubilee show in February (think black velvet with lots of gold stars) and the West of Scotland Cat Club's 21st Anniversary show in December (where he was all wrapped up as an early Christmas present). On his only outing in competition darling Boo exceeded all expectations by winning four 1st prizes, his sixth Premier certificate, Best of Breed Russian Blue neuter, and his first Imperial Grand certificate, making him the first ever Scottish-bred Russian Blue to win an Imperial certificate. I still laugh when I think about that day!!
In between, three kittens from Sophie's litter (born in January) made their debut at the Nor-East of Scotland show at the 'grand old age' of 15 weeks, taking home 15 prizes from their 15 classes, including Best of Breed and a nomination for Best in Show - many congratulations to Valentine, Viktor and Vivabella. Vivabella went on to win a total of 16 x 1st prizes over the course of the year.
My crazy baby Tasha-the-Crasher - more formally known as Dushenka Tashabella - picked up her second Challenge Certificate on one of her rare appearances this year, before going on (fingers crossed) maternity leave. Tasha was also confirmed as the top-scoring Russian Blue adolescent of 2006 (inheriting the title from her mum) and top-scoring Russian Blue female kitten of 2006. Her mother, my precious Champion Dushenka Sophia Bella also won two reserve Grand Challenge certificates, bless her perfect, pretty paws.
Many thanks again to Lorraine and Lenny Pontello of Pontaby Abyssinians and my cats' Auntie Ellen for helping us to get to and from shows.