More Details of some of the 2003 Winners

Tudur was born in May 1994. He was one of a litter of five kittens, sired by Tatleberry Geronimo, his dam was CH and later Gr Pr Tatleberry Enfys. Three of the kittens were show quality . There was one stumpy and a tailed female as well.

He made up easily to champion though once he was beaten by his brother.

Jane showed him to Grand Champion during which time he had a BIS British SH Adult at the SHCS show.

He won a Gr Pr certificate in 2001 and another in 2002 both at the Supreme; Jane had decided small pens made him unhappy so took her time making him up. So, at the 2003 Supreme he won his third certificate from Celia Leighton as well as BOB, then went on to be judged for Best of Variety British Neuter, judged by Anne Gregory, which he won.... then Supreme Neuter and Supreme Exhibit!

Twenty-four years ago Supreme Grand Champion Tatleberry Long John took top honours for Mrs Audrey Jameson. Johnny's sire was Gr Ch Tashmetum and Tash is liberally sprinkled throughout Tuds pedigree. Gr Ch Tashmetum was the first Manx to make Grand Champion with GCCF and was also shown at the very first Supreme Show.

Known as Daisy at home, at her first show she won Best of Variety at just 6 months old.

Her party piece is opening doors by jumping and pulling down the handles.

The cats have access from the house, through a tunnel, to a very large run - 65ft by 75ft - all fenced in with a pond in the middle. Annie loves the outdoors and is always down the garden where she sits for hours looking and watching the koi carp. She is a very loving cat and loves to be fussed

When Pat and Maureen got Cassie, as she is known, and her sister Suki (also Lilac) from Hazel, they always thought Cassie had more show potential - this year proved them right.

The Hardys had an excellent day at the Supreme as Ailsa, their home-bred Cream Burmese, made up to UK Grand Champion.

Both Cassie and Ailsa are blessed with very sunny temperaments and judges find them a joy to handle. Cassie's super temperament was clearly apparent during judging at the Supreme.

Flyn, as he is called, does not spray despite living in the house with all the other Siamese and Foreign Whites. He is an absolute softy and loves to look after all of the kittens in the house even cleaning them like mom. All of the judges who have handled him have said how laid back he is. He has a very distinctive goaty beard and is easily recognised with this feature.

The Brutons have bred Siamese for at least 10 years but some 3 years ago felt they would like to diversify into Foreign Whites and their friend Georgina Siviter let them have their breeding queen Michant Daysinwhitesatin, who produced the lovely boy Flyn. They were delighted to see such an excellent entry of Foreign Whites at the Supreme

Darcy is no stranger to Best in Show, having very many to his credit, both as a Kitten and as an Adult

Vertitoo, as her name suggests, is following in the footsteps of her father - Supreme Grand Champion Westholme Inthe Vertical, who was Supreme Adult in 2002

He is the result of an accidental mating! And what an accident!

His dad , Champion Gargantua Caspar, had been ill and returned home after a week in the vets. Geoff and Deb felt sorry for him and as his problem had involved treatment on his 'male bits' they thought that it would be safe to allow him to stay in the house for a few days with their girls rather than return to his run outside.

Unfortunately his dad had to be neutered as a result of his illness so they decided to keep the male kitten in the litter.

They called him Gargantua Dreamcatcher as they hoped he would catch the dream that his dad's premature neutering halted. However he became known as 'Baby David' by Geoff (a fan of the comedy series 'The Royle Family') and the name stuck with their friends in the Cat Fancy.

The Supreme was only Wolfie's second show and they were overwhelmed by his success. Of course, Sue should have known he would do well as her late friend Anne, on first seeing his picture, exclaimed that he was something unique and Sue would be foolish to turn him down. Anne didn't make it to the Supreme as intended as she passed away just after Wolfie qualified but she would have been justifiably proud of 'her' exceptional boy.

This is Evie with 'that look' on Janet's sofa

Known at home as Mimi, (her name comes from her incessant me, me, me, me, me), she is rather fond of shredding things. By the time judging was finished, she had demolished three pen numbers and totally destroyed the 'Congratulations' note in her pen!

She is living up to the reputation of the breed and is definitely a 'naughty tortie' who is into everything but has such a delightful friendly and outgoing temperament that she is constantly seeking hugs and kisses from anyone willing to pamper her and so is a delight to share her life with.

Below (left) is Celee at 3 months old, and (right) at 5 months old

Known as Lola or Lo to her friends, she was born in August 2002

Lola is fun loving and devoted to her brother Charlie - they are never far away from each other unless she is at a show. She has a wonderful nature and is extremely affectionate.

Lola enjoys being groomed and loves being shown, she is a little poser, a real Princess and knows it! What a show girl!

Born on the 22nd July 2002, 'Tau', as he is known at home, was a singleton and Niko and Maddie were ecstatic when his breeder, Rosemary Sayer, said that they could have this lovely big boy. They decided to call him Tau Chaka, which means Lion King.

Tau is a very affectionate cat and loves playing with his younger brother Ebi. His preferred spot is on the microwave or the kitchen sink where his favourite activity is to play with water. He is very inquisitive and loves anyone that comes to visit. Niko and Maddie can't imagine their home without him!

It was a good day for Sandra, as Ziggy's mum, Honpuss Silver Willow, made up to UK Grand Champion.

Ziggy is one of those cats who loves to charm people and he will win over the hardest heart with the way he turns and curls his head at you, purring continuously. He is rather like a laid back California surfer - nothing bothers him.

He thinks he is a human and tries to help with whatever his humans are doing, especially on the computer. No lap is safe from him. He loves a piece of string, which he drags up and down the stairs behind him, tail held high, as if he was dragging some prey he had killed. All in all a fabulous cat.

Suki, as she is known at home, was born in March 1995, one of the seven kittens in the first ever litter Gill bred, out of Ch Julibu Twitter Glitter (27c) and Gr Ch Typha Queens Nighte (27b). Suki was soon bringing home red cards and Best of Breed rosettes and after only a few shows, judge Jenny Cunningham described her as 'a Grand Champion in the making'.

Here is Suki with her Supreme rosettes and commemorative plaque.

In 2001 and 2002, Beau Bruin was Best of Variety Oriental Adult, so is making rather a habit of winning: we are thinking of charging rental on the Best in Show pen!

Linda adopted Susanna from Ely Cats Protection, together with her sister, Lucia. Torties have always been her favourite cats and Linda could not resist this little purring, playful bundle. Susanna entered her first cat show at 4 months of age, winning Best in Show Kitten. She followed this with two more BIS Kitten and an Overall Non-Pedigree title.

Linda came to the Supreme with the ambition of Susanna winning the Tortie class. To have achieved this, then Best in Group and Best Shorthair was beyond her wildest dreams.

At home, Susannah is everything a 'naughty tortie' should be. She loves people, is boss over the dogs and other cats and totally fearless. The cat-proof fencing keeps all of Linda's other cats safely in the garden but not Susanna. She has challenged the manufactuers to produce a Susanna-proof fence!