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10 May 2025 - Nor'East of Scotland Cat Club show

It was another lovely show in Dundee, in one of our favourite venues, and we also enjoyed some great results!
- Gr Pr Dushenka Honey-Blossom won her fourth Imperial certificate
- Gr Ch Dushenka Delukiel won the reserve Imperial in a strong class
- Grand Champion Dushenka Midnight-Waltz won his qualifying Grand certificate and Best of Breed
- Premier Dushenka Malachite-Morningstar won his qualifying Premier certificate
- Dushenka Midnight-Minuet won her Premier certificate and Best of Breed
- Dushenka Odille won her first Challenge certificate at her first adult show

In addition, Oberon and Oskar placed in good Olympian classes and Dessi cheered on her sister again too! Many thanks to Caryl, Heather P, Jane & Bob, Karen and Margaret for bringing their lovely cats x

5 April 2025 - Shorthaired Cat Club of Scotland show

There were 11 Dushenka cats entered in this show, in a new venue in Livingston, four of mine and seven belonging to friends, and we had a great day, with more 'family' also visiting the show in the afternoon.
- Gr Pr Dushenka Honey-Blossom won the reserve Imperial
- Ch Dushenka Midnight-Waltz won his Grand and Best of Breed
- Ch Dushenka Mazarine-Mazurka won her Grand certificate
- Dushenka Malachite-Morningstar won his Premier certificate and Best of Breed.
- Dushenka Midnight-Minuet won her Premier certificate on her show debut
- Dushenka Ocean-Jasper won his Kitten Challenge certificate, the first won by a Russian (equal with his sister)
- Dushenka Odille won her Kitten Challenge the first won by a Russian (equal with her brother), Best of Breed, and Best Section 4 Kitten!

In addition, Oberon placed in a good Olympian class and Lukas, Roger and Dessi all had a good time too! Many thanks to Caryl, Gavin & Tracey, Heather P, Jane & Bob, Karen and Margaret for bringing their lovely cats x

22 March 2025 - Preston & Blackpool show

I wasn't entered in this show, but was delighted to see Dushenka Malachite-Morningstar make his neuter debut in style, winning his first Premier certificate and Best of Breed. Congratulations again to Malcolm and his proud owner Margaret x

8 March 2025 - Lancashire show

Just 3 hours down the road this time, and we had another great day!
- Ch & Gr Pr Dushenka Honey-Belle won her first Imperial certificate on her first try
- Ch Dushenka Midnight-Waltz won his Grand certificate and Best of Breed
- Ch Dushenka Mazarine-Mazurka won the reserve Grand and Best of Breed
- Dushenka Odille won Best of Breed out of an amazing lineup of ten beautiful kittens

My thanks to Laura for helping us all get to the show again x

8 February 2025 - Bedford and BOBCats shows

And another long-distance trip, this time with friends, and what a wonderful weekend we had!
- Ch & Grand Premier Dushenka Honey-Belle won her Grand in both shows, 1st in both her side classes, and Best of Breed and Best of Variety Section 4 Neuter in the BOBCats show
- Champion Dushenka Midnight-Waltz was made up the Champion, winning the Challenge certificate and Best of Breed in both shows, 1st in all his classes, and Best of Variety Section 4 Adult in the Bedford show!
- Champion Dushenka Mazarine-Mazurka was also made up to Champion, winning her Challenge certificate and Best of Breed in both shows, and 1st in all her classes
- Dushenka Odessa won Best of Breed in both shows too x

My thanks to Heather and Matt of Cagaran Asians and Tiffanies for driving us all there and back, and congratulations on taking a full set of Best of Breed awards with your gorgeous cats! Congratulations also to Carole and Claire on all their cats' wins too - it was lovely to have so much to celebrate together x

4 January 2025 - Capital and Eastern shows

We decided to start the New Year with another trip by sleeper train down south, much to the obvious delight of cats, who made me proud of them again.
- Dushenka Midnight-Waltz won his Challenge certificate and Best of Breed in both shows, and had his usual fun day, demanding loads of cuddles from people!
- Dushenka Mazarine-Mazurka won her Challenge certificate and Best of Breed in both shows, and also had a fun day, including happily wrecking her pen!
- Dushenka Odette won 1st in all her classes and Best of Breed in both shows!

Congratulations again to Carole, Leanne and Claire on all their cats' wins too - it was lovely to celebrate together x

1 January 2025 - Happy New Year

With love to all my wonderful kitten owners and their beautiful cats x

Looking back over 2024…

It was another great show year for Dushenka cats who won 9 new titles; 49 certificates; and 15 best in show/best of variety wins.
Special congratulations again to my new title winners:
- UK & Olympian Bronze IGr Ch Dushenka Viola Heartsease
- Imperial Gr Pr Dushenka Blue Oberon
- Imperial Gr Pr Dushenka Lahariel
- Grand Premier Dushenka Honey-Blossom
- Champion & Premier Dushenka Honey-Belle
- Champion Bluebebop Demisemiquaver

A special mention goes to winning kittens Dushenka Mazarine-Mazurka and Dushenka Midnight-Waltz, both of whom were Best in Show winners, and our other winners: Lukas, Bluebelle, Vanda, Zizi, plus Jasper, Dessi,Detsta and Dil. Many thanks to Caryl, Amara, Karen and Darren, and Heather P, for showing their lovely cats so well, and giving them the perfect homes x