9 April 2022 dawned bright and crisp, and although there was a chill in the air, it stayed fine all day. It was really good to be welcoming everyone after such a long absence for the Association’s Show. The spruced-up show hall had been well prepared by our willing band of helpers and the penners. …
Driving through the Cotswolds on a sunny Saturday morning to our fourth Championship Show in Wootton Bassett seemed pleasure enough but better was to come. A welcome from friends and exhibitors who filled the Memorial Hall was just the start of a pleasantly busy and enjoyable day. It was the fourth show our club has …
On an April day when we still thought the long winter would never end there were signs of Spring to welcome our third championship show in Royal Wootton Bassett. The sun cheered us all up and set the mood for a happy and friendly day. It was a good choice of venue too, in the …
What a day, what a show and what a success! Our first championship show at Ardley with Fewcott near Bicester was everything a cat show should be – beautiful Burmese, select and appealing household pets, excellent organisation and management, and an accessible venue with warmth, food and friendship in abundance. Lynda Ashmore did a superb …
The Burmese is an elegant cat of a foreign type, which is distinctive and quite individual to the breed. In character they are alert, active, intelligent, extremely friendly and affectionate. HEAD The head, carried on a medium neck, should be in proportion to the body. Viewed from the front, it should form a short wedge, …
When prospective new owners visit they will probably want to meet all your cats and will be interested to see how the colours develop and how you manage your own cat family. Ask them to be calm in the kitten room, particularly if they have children with them. They should be offered a seat and …
You have already put a lot of hard work into raising your kittens and just as much time and effort should be put into finding suitable homes for them. The GCCF General Code of Ethics states that “breeders agree only to sell cats where there is a reasonable expectation of a happy and healthy life”. …
At this stage in their development the kittens will be eating considerable amounts of food and you should continue to feed them varying textures and tastes. Dry food can be made available at all times and soft food including meat, chicken and fish four times a day. Quantities can be adjusted on the basis of …
It is widely accepted that the most important time for the socialisation of kittens is from 2 to 7 weeks of age. During this time you should gradually introduce the kittens to different sounds, sights, tastes, smells and feelings. At about three weeks the kittens are developing their milk teeth and are beginning to stand …
For the first three weeks after the birth provide the queen with a clean, quiet and warm environment for her to begin the job of raising her family. She will need an increase in good quality food in order to produce enough milk for her babies. Food and fresh water should be available round the …