News - 2005
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17 December 2005 - New kittens!
Many congratulations to my precious Sophie, Champion Dushenka Sophia Bella, on producing four fine, fat, healthy kittens between 3.00am and 4.00pm, just in nice time for Christmas. Mother and babies are all doing very well.
See the Kitten news page for more details and photographs. What a lovely end to a wonderful year!
9 December 2005, West of Scotland Cat Club, East Kilbride
Special congratulations to
Premier Dushenka Oliver
● 1st open, Premier Certificate and Best of Breed Russian Blue neuter. This was Oliver-boo's qualifying certificate -well done to my silly old sausage!
8 October 2005, Cumberland Cat Club, Brampton
Special congratulations to
Champion Dushenka Sophia Bella
● 1st open, Challenge Certificate and Best of Breed Russian Blue adult. This was Sophie’s qualifying certificate, making her a champion before her 1st birthday. Well done precious girl!
10 September 2005, Northern Counties Cat Club, Spennymoor, Co. Durham
Special congratulations to
GRAND CHAMPION DUSHENKA MIRABELLA –
● 1st in Champion of Champion class and her third, and qualifying, Grand Challenge certificate. I am very, very proud of my dear old girl, who was also best of breed Russian Blue adult and won two further 1st prizes on the day.
Dushenka Sophia Bella –
● 1st open female Russian Blue and Challenge Certificate
27 August 2005, Teesside Cat Club, Spennymoor, Co. Durham
Champion Dushenka Mirabella –
● Best of breed Russian Blue adult, and reserve Grand Challenge certificate
Dushenka Sophia Bella –
● 1st open female Russian Blue and her second Challenge Certificate
23 July 2005, Edinburgh & East of Scotland Cat Club show, Musselburgh
Champion Dushenka Mirabella –
● 1st in Champion of Champion class, Grand Challenge certificate and best foreign adult. Bella is now officially a veteran, having turned 7 years old on 1 June.
Dushenka Sophia Bella –
● 1st open, Challenge Certificate and Best of Breed Russian Blue adult. This was Sophie’s first adult show, aged 9 months and 5 days.
and special congratulations to
Premier Dushenka Rurik (owned by Miss Johanna Davidson)
● 1st open, Premier Certificate and Best of Breed Russian Blue neuter – his third and qualifying certificate. Well done boy!
18 June 2005, Lakeland & District Cat Club show, Kendal
Dushenka Sophia Bella –
● 1st open and Best of Breed Russian Blue kitten
Finishing her kitten career in style by winning her fifth consecutive open class and Best of Breed, Sophie took her total number of 1st prizes to 20. I am very proud of her.
28 May 2005, Durham County Cat Club show, Washington, Co Durham
Dushenka Oliver –
● 1st open, Premier Certificate and Best of Breed Russian blue neuter
● 4 first prizes in 4 classes – a ‘red card’ day
Dushenka Sophia Bella –
● 1st open and Best of Breed Russian Blue kitten
● 6 x 1st prizes in 6 classes – another ‘red card’ day
14 May 2005, Nor-East of Scotland Cat Club show, Dundee
Champion Dushenka Mirabella –
● 1st open and challenge certificate
● 1st in Champion of Champion class and Grand Challenge certificate
Dushenka Sophia Bella –
● 1st open and Best of Breed Russian Blue kitten
● 7 x 1st prizes in 7 classes – her first ‘red card’ day
Premier Dushenka Penelope – (owned by Miss Johanna Davidson)
● 1st open, Premier Certificate and Best of Breed Russian Blue neuter
Dushenka Rurik – (owned by Miss Johanna Davidson)
● 1st open and Premier Certificate
23 April 2005, Scotia Cat Fanciers show, Clydebank
Champion Dushenka Mirabella –
● 1st open and challenge certificate
Dushenka Sophia Bella –
● 1st open and Best of Breed Russian Blue kitten
19 March 2005, Short-haired Cat Club of Scotland show, Glenrothes
Dushenka Sophia Bella –
● 1st open and Best of Breed Russian Blue kitten, and best foreign kitten
12 February 2005, Scottish Cat Club, Clydebank
Premier Dushenka Penelope – (owned by Miss Johanna Davidson)
● 1st in Premier of Premiers class and Grand Premier certificate. What a lovely start to the year!