News - 2015                                                            Click here to see current news and links to other years

 

 

 



20 December 2015 - NVvK World Show, Rotterdam

A whirlwind 24 hour trip over to the Netherlands, and what a wonderful trip it was!  I didn't take any cats with me (even I haven't taken a cat that far for a show... yet!) but was there to cheer on Maartje's two cats.
Congratulations to my darling Squidge's mother, Champion Alyona Bella Barinya who won her title in three straight shows, and was also nominated for Best in Show and special congratulations Maartje's young boy Tyana Czar Luhezar who ended up winning Overall Best in Show!


 



5 December 2015 - Scottish/West of Scotland Shows

This time it was a local show - only 30 minutes drive away, luxury!    Dushenka cats won five Best of Breeds and a total of 10 certificates, an excellent end to our show year. 
Special congratulations go to Lucy's three kittens from her last litter, each of whom won a certificate in both show:
- Gr Ch Dushenka Orphiel won Best of Breed in both shows, plus the Imperial and reserve Imperial certificates
- Bluebell won the MasterCat certificate in both show, her first time shown as an adult - congratulations to you and your proud owners Heather and William!
- Grand Premier Dushenka Optimus Prime won the Grand Premier certificate in both shows, making him up to Grand Premier in three straight shows - many congratulations to Opie and his proud 'mum' Dawn!

Congratulations also to:
- Ch & Gr Pr Dushenka Xander - my darling Kookie-boy won his third Imperial certificate in one show and Best of Breed in the other
- Dushenka Queenie-Belle, finishing her kitten career in style winnings Best of Breed in both shows (but still refusing to pose for photos...)
- Gr Ch Dushenka Gabriel, at his first show as a neuter, he won the Premier certificate in both shows with a total of four 1sts and one 2nd in his five classes


 


21 November 2015 - Cheshire Show

Another early start, this time down to the beautiful city of Chester.  Totally worth it!  Dushenka cats won all three Best of Breeds and a great selection of awards, plus a rather spectacular 'breed first'! 
- Gr Ch & IGr Pr Dushenka Tashabella won the reserve Olympian in a strong class of female neuters - her judge described has as a 'lovely lady'

- Dushenka Queenie-Belle won a total of three 1sts and one 2nd in some good classes, and Best of Breed

- Gr Ch Dushenka Orphiel won his second Imperial certificate and Best of Breed, and his litter brother

- Pr Dushenka Optimus Prime won his first Grand Premier certificate his first time in the class, and a total of three 1sts and one 2nd against some really strong competition.  Opie was only beaten by his grandfather Zach all day

- IGr Ch Dushenka Zivabella won another Premier certificate and a total of three 1sts and a 3rd, again with some strong competition

But pride of place today went to Ziva's litter brother, Batman and Opie's grandfather, Queenie's half-brother and Tasha's great-grandson.....

UK & Olympian Gold Imperial Grand Premier Dushenka Zerachiel

Zach won every class he was entered in, Best of Breed, and his qualifying Olympian certificate, making him the first-ever Russian to win this title.  As if that wasn't enough excitement for the day Zach also decided to win Best of Variety Foreign Neuter and Best in Show Foreign Exhibit!

'Proud' doesn't even begin to describe how I feel about having bred this boy... Thank you again to Zach and Ziva's loving owners Karen and Darren Nugent for giving them the perfect home, and the security and confidence that shines out of them at shows. Karen and I enjoyed a celebratory prosecco in the car on the way home, as Darren nobly agreed to do all the driving.

Such a lovely day, such happy cats - so many purrs from all of them - with some very special people.  Thank you.
 

 


25 October 2015 - more show news!

Huge congratulations to Maartje Schoenmaker of Alyona Russian Blues on her amazing show results today! First of all, congratulations to Ch Dushenka Hubert on his neutered debut winning his first CACP.  Then congratulations to her new boy Tyana Czar Luhezar on winning Best Kitten.  And huge congratulations to my darling Squidge's mum, Alyona Bella Barinya on winning her first CAC, Best Russian Blue, Best Short-haired cat and.... overall best in show out of nearly 500 cats!!

 

 


24 October 2015 - The GCCF Supreme Show

Another long journey down south to the Supreme Show - the 'Feline Crufts', but it was another lovely weekend, starting with dinner on Friday night with friends, and lots of happy tears at the show....
- Gr Ch Dushenka Orphiel was placed a very respectable 2nd to a more mature boy
- Gr Ch & IGr Pr Dushenka Tashabella yet again reduced me to tears by winning the UK Grand Certificate. Words really can't describe just how proud I am of my darling girl, who is nearly 10 years old now.
 

Thanks and congratulations go to Heather and Richard of Cagaran Asians and Tiffanies for the help with transport and the Imperial and best of breed win with their lovely Tiffanie boy; and to Anita and Rob of Anizz Ocicats for putting us up on Friday night and winning Reserve Best of Variety with their beautiful Classic girl!

 


10 October 2015 - Cumberland show

I wasn't entered at this show, but was there to cheer on three Dushenka babies, all three of them having very good days!
- UK & OS IGr Pr Dushenka Zerachiel won the reserve Olympian certificate in a very strong class,  and another two x 1st prizes
- IGr Ch Dushenka Zivabella won her second Premier Certificate at her second show as a neuter, and a total of two x 1st, one x 2nd and one x 3rd prize in her four classes. I couldn't be happier that she now lives with her litter brother Zach - thank you again Karen and Darren for proving conclusively that you are indeed her real 'parents'!
- Premier Dushenka Optimus Prime won his third Premier certificate and title, and a total of three x 1st and one x 2nd prize in his four classes.  So very proud of Opie, who is also Zach's grandson.  Thank you to his owner Dawn for showing him so well.

I am feeling very blessed to have such wonderful kitten owners.

 


3 October 2015 - Russian Blue Breeders Association show

A long journey down south, but a lovely weekend staying with friends, and I was very happy with my cats' results too....
- Gr Ch Dushenka Orphiel won his first Imperial certificate and was nominated for best in show
- Gr Ch & IGr Pr Dushenka Tashabella won the reserve Olympian, and three 1st prizes in side classes - my eyes were suspiciously shiny as my dear old lady shared her rusty purrs with everyone
- Dushenka Queenie-Belle won a very respectable 1st, two x 2nd prizes and a 4th in her four classes - and as usual had great fun larking around with anyone she could wind her pretty little paws around

 

My special thanks to Andy Elliott and Kristi Stewart of Truevine Nebelungs who put us all up for the weekend - and congratulations to your two lovely cats who each won another Merit certificate too

19 September 2015 - Scotia show

It was a new venue for the Scotia show and a good day with some great results - Dushenka cats won adult, kitten and neuter best of breed awards a very nice selection of certificates and two best of variety awards!
- UK & OS IGr Pr Dushenka Zerachiel had a great day, winning Best of Breed, his fourth Gold Olympian certificate and 1st in every class entered - that's our Zach!
- IGr Ch Dushenka Zivabella enjoyed a most successful debut as a neuter, winning her first Premier certificate and two more 1st prizes in side classes
- Dushenka Optimus Prime won his second Premier certificate and good placings in side classes
- Gr Ch Dushenka Orphiel won the reserve Imperial certificate, Best of Breed and Best of Variety Foreign Adult
- Dushenka Queenie-Belle won Best of Breed and Best of Variety Foreign Kitten
- IGMC Fen, back on the show bench and in wonderful form, she won the reserve Olympian in the pet section

 

15 August 2015 - UK & Imperial Grand Premier Dushenka Xariabella


More sadness as today Tracey lost her precious princess Xaria.  Thank you Tracey for being the perfect cat-mother for Xazzle and making her so happy.  Darling Xaria, forever beautiful, forever young.

 

Life is just so unfair sometimes.

 

8 August 2015 - Chester & North Wales show

Another good day in the lovely town of Chester - a spot of shopping with friends in the morning, and some good results too!
- Imperial Grand Champion Dushenka Zivabella won her fifth Imperial certificate and title - well done little Zivvles!
- Ch Dushenka Jingle-Belle won the reserve Grand, only being beaten by her auntie Tassles - Ch Koreshka Tasiya Koreleva - congratulations to you and your proud humans Donna and Dave Johnson
 

25 July 2015 - Humberside/Lincolnshire shows

Today was definitely Queenie's day - Dushenka Queenie-Belle won 1st and Best of Breed in both shows, and yet again flirted with everyone in sight!


Many thanks to Anita and Rob Bryce of Anizz Ocicats for putting up with us for the weekend - and for all the kitten cuddles too.
 


18 July 2015 - Edinburgh show

I wasn't exhibiting today, but was delighted to see UK & OB IGrPr Dushenka Zerachiel win his third Gold Olympian certificate - many congratulations to him and his proud owner Karen Nugent

 

11 July 2015 - Eastern Counties/Kensington shows

Another good day, and a lovely weekend with friends:
- Gr Ch Dushenka Orphiel won the Grand certificate and Best of Breed in both shows
- Gr Ch Dushenka Zivabella won her fourth Imperial certificate
- Dushenka Queenie-Belle won 2nd in both shows, but yet again had a whale of a time winding everyone around her delicate little silvery paws!

 

Many thanks to Andy Elliott and Kristi Stewart of Truevine Nebelungs for having us all to stay for the weekend, and many congratulations to your trio of beautiful kittens on their show success too!  Congratulations also to Heather and Richard of Cagaran Asians whose beautiful kitten won Overall Best in Show at the Bombay and Asian show the same day - what a debut!

 


20 June 2015 - Lakeland show

Congratulations today to my handsome boys:
 - Ch & Gr Pr Dushenka Xander won his second Imperial certificate and Best of Breed

- Grand Champion Dushenka Orphiel won his third Grand certificate in the minimum possible number of shows, winning his title at just 12.5 months old!
- Dushenka Optimus Prime won three 1sts and a 2nd prize in his four classes

Dushenka Queenie-Belle also made her show debut, and had a whale of a time getting cuddles from everyone she could get her paws on - her show results weren't so great, but I really don't care!


30 May 2015 - Durham and Northern Counties shows

We had a good day today at this busy double show - I had entered four cats, Karen had brought handsome Zach and Sarah-Ruth had brought Dorable.
- GMC Dorable won Best in Colour in both shows, the Imperial certificate in both shows and was nominated for best in show
- Ch Dushenka Orphiel was Best of Breed in both shows, won the Grand certificate in both shows and was nominated for best in show
- Ch & Gr Pr Dushenka Xander won a reserve Imperial certificate
- Gr Ch & IGr Pr Dushenka Tashabella won another three 1st prizes
- UK & OS IGrPr Dushenka Zerachiel had another good day, winning Best of Breed in both shows, a reserve Olympian certificate, and being nominated for best in show
- Ch Dushenka Jingle-Belle won both Grand certificates, was nominated for best in show in both shows and won Best of Variety Foreign Adult. 
 

 

23 May 2015 - Grand Champion Dushenka Mirabella

Today my darling baby Belle decided the time had come to leave us.  She has been my beloved companion for 17 years and the pain of her loss is physical.  But she chose when to leave, and it was peaceful, at home in my arms with her family around her.

 

Now Belle is reunited with her mother, who she loved so very much.

 

Through my tears I can see Belle's wonderful legacy all around me, from her daughter Sophie, through to her great-great-great-great-great granddaughter Jingle.  Her descendents have a lot to live up to.
 

9 May 2015 - Nor'East of Scotland show

What a lovely day we had today in sunny Dundee!  I had run a bit mad again, and entered five cats, plus Karen had brought along handsome Zach, and we took home six winners, including all three Best of Breed awards, two best of variety awards and a best in show!!
- Champion Dushenka Klarabella won her third, and qualifying, Challenge Certificate, along with a further two 1st prizes in side classes; Klara's daughter
- Dushenka Posy-Belle won Best of Breed kitten and a total of two 1sts and two 2nds in her four classes
 - Ch & Gr Pr Dushenka Xander won Best of Breed neuter and a total of two 1sts and one 2nd, including the 'Pedigree Fireside' class for best temperament, and was nominated for best in show
- Gr Ch & Imperial Gr Pr Dushenka Tashabella had a great day, winning her fifth, and qualifying, Imperial certificate at the grand old age of 9.5
 - UK & OS IGrPr Dushenka Zerachiel also had a great day, winning his second Gold Olympian certificate, a total of three 1st prizes and Best of Variety Foreign Neuter
And Zach's granddaughter gave me one of the most wonderful surprises of my showing career:
 - Ch Dushenka Jingle-Belle won the reserve Grand, 1st in all he side classes, Best of Breed Russian Blue adult, Best of Variety Foreign Adult, Best Foreign Exhibit and Overall Best in Show Exhibit!! Jingle is a third-generation Overall Best in Show winner, following in the pawprints of her gorgeous mother Lucy and Lucy's father, the incomparable Zach.  Especial thanks to her best of variety and best in show judges, John Hansson and Julie Schuller. 
 

 

18 April 2015 - Short Haired Cat Club of Scotland

Congratulations to the Dushenka winners today, just a bit closer to home than the shows last weekend as this show was in Glenrothes:
- Dushenka Optimus Prime won his first Premier Certificate at his first adult show, plus two 1sts and a 3rd prize in his three side classes
- IGMC Fen won her third Olympian certificate, Best in Colour, Most Affectionate Neuter and Most Elegant Neuter
- Dushenka Norma-Jean won two 2nds and two 3rd prizes in her four classes

 

With thanks again to their owners: Dawn; Pamela; and Margaret for loving and showing them so well.
 

 

12 April 2015 - Short Hair Cat Society/ Midland Counties shows

We had a lovely weekend, spending a couple of nights with friends and taking three cats to the shows, mother, daughter and grandson:
- Gr Ch & Gr Pr Dushenka Tashabella won Best of Breed in both shows and the reserve Imperial in one show
- Imperial Gr Ch Dushenka Belucia had a great day, winning her fifth, and qualifying, Imperial certificate; and her son
 - Champion Dushenka Orphiel won his third, and qualifying, Challenge Certificate at his third adult show, at just over 10 months old

Many congratulations to our travelling companion Heather of Cagaran Asians and Tiffanies, whose three cats each came home with certificates from both shows they were entered in, and our friends, and hosts for the weekend Anita and Rob Bryce of Anizz Ocicats whose lovely stud boy won the Imperial and reserve Imperial in his two shows.

 

 

 

28 March 2015 - Preston & Blackpool show

The weather might have been less than sunny - the rain was torrential! - but we had a really lovely day, meeting up with friends and enjoying a fun time.  Congratulations to our winners:
- Ch & Gr Pr Dushenka Xander who won another reserve Imperial
- Dushenka Orphiel won his second Challenge Certificate at his second adult show, and also won 1st prize in all his side classes, clever boy Batman!
- UK & OS IGr Pr Dushenka Zerachiel won Best of Breed - well done Zach and Karen!

 

A wee congratulations also to Donna and Dave Johnson's kitten Koreshka Karina Raina, great-granddaughter of GrCh Dushenka Czar Koreshki, who won Best of Variety Foreign Kitten again!
 

 

14 March 2015 - Lancashire show

Another good day for my cats, who were all in the sunniest and happiest of moods all day!
- Ch & Gr Pr Dushenka Xander won Best of Breed and reserve Imperial, plus a further two 1sts prizes and a 2nd in his side classes
- Dushenka Orphiel won his first Challenge Certificate at his first adult show, and also won a further two 1sts prizes and a 2nd in his side classes
 - Gr Ch Dushenka Belucia had a great day, winning her fourth Imperial certificate, Best of Breed, 1st in every class entered and Best Foreign Adult!

Many congratulations to our travelling companions Heather and Richard of Cagaran Asians and Tiffanies, whose four cats each won their Best of Breed, and Darna and Tia both winning their Grand certificates too - what a great day!

 

28 February 2015 - Coventry & Leicester/ Herts & Middlesex shows

Some good results again today for my cats:
- Gr Ch & Gr Pr Dushenka Tashabella won a Best of Breed and reserve Imperial; her daughter
- Gr Ch Dushenka Belucia also won a Best of Breed and reserve Imperial; and Lucy's son
- Dushenka Orphiel won Best of Breed in both shows and Best Foreign Kitten in the Coventry show

We had a lovely weekend, travelling with Heather and Richard of Cagaran Asians and Tiffanies, and staying with Anita and Rob Bryce of Anizz Ocicats - thank you everyone.

7 February 2015 - Shropshire/Gwynedd shows

Many congratulations to Donna & Dave Johnson and Gr Ch Dushenka Czar Koreshki, who won his fourth Imperial certificate in a strong class and also Best of Breed - well done Korei!
 

 

4 February 2015 - Imperial Grand Premier Dushenka Stanislav/ Imperial Grand MasterCat Stanley

Today Karen and Darren had to say goodbye to their beloved Stanley.  We are all heartbroken.
 

 

17 January 2015 - Scottish Cat Club and West of Scotland Cat Club shows
 Quick update from this double show, more details later... Very happy -  fourteen certificates, two new titles, four best of variety wins, all six pedigree Best of Breed awards, and all four pedigree pet best of colour awards!

 

- Grand Champion Alyona Eremey Tsar won the Grand Certificate in both shows and his new title

- Gr Ch Dushenka Belucia won the Imperial Certificate in both shows, Best of Breed in both shows and Best Foreign Adult in the West of Scotland show.  My lovely, precious Lucy also saw an amazing SIX of her kittens win on the day

- Premier Dushenka Frederik won his qualifying Premier Certificate

- Premier Dushenka Feliks won the Grand Premier certificate in both shows

- Ch & Gr Pr Dushenka Xander won his first Imperial certificate (and I cried, so happy he is so happy at shows again)

- Gr Ch & Gr Pr Dushenka Tashabella won Best of Breed  in both shows, an Imperial, a reserve Imperial and Best of Breed in both shows

- Dushenka Orphiel won Best of Breed and Best Foreign Kitten in the West of Scotland show, and straight 1sts in side classes

- Dushenka Optimus Prime won Best of Breed in the Scottish show

- IGMC Fen won Best in Colour in both shows, an Olympian and a reserve Olympian, plus Best Pedigree Pet in the West show

- Bluebell won Best in Colour in both shows, and Best Pedigree Pet Kitten in the Scottish show

- Kush won his MasterCat certificate in both shows, his first time out as a pet!

 

 

1 January 2015
Happy New Year to everybody!
 


Looking back over 2014…
It was another great show year for my cats who over the course of 2014 won 10 new titles; 49 certificates; and 13 best in show/best of variety wins, including two Overall Best in Show wins!  Special congratulations again to my new title holders:

- UK & Olympian Silver IGrPr Dushenka Zerachiel
- Imperial Grand MasterCat Stanley
- Imperial Grand MasterCat Fen
– Grand MasterCat Dorable
- GrCh & Grand Premier Dushenka Tashabella
- Grand Champion Dushenka Belucia
- Grand Champion Dushenka Gabriel
- Ch & Premier Dushenka Hanabella
- Premier Dushenka Feliks

My other winners included my lovely young kittens Dushenka Orphiel, Dushenka Norma-Jean and Dushenka Optimus Prime; handsome neuter boys Dushenka Frederik who won 1 Premier certificate; Dushenka Klarabella who won two Challenge Certificates, and super-sexy stud boy GrCh Dushenka Czar Koreshki who won one Imperial certificate.

Many thanks to the owners of all the winning Dushenka cats for all the loving care you have given your cats – love you all: Karen Nugent; Donna & Dave Johnson; Miranda McIntosh & Fraser Duff; Pamela White; Lorraine and Sarah-Ruth Lee; Heather & William Stewart; Dawn Peck; Tracey Hamilton; and Margaret Mather.  Special thanks also to Heather & Richard of Cagaran Cats for taking me and my mob to so many shows during the year, plus Karen, Pamela. Andy Elliott and Kristi Stewart of Truevine Nebelungs, Ian Thomson of Saladin Abyssinians, and Sarah Williams-Ellis of Serennol Russians, who also helped us out.

We also had some lovely kittens, including the first kittens from my boy Jerry-Squidge (with thanks again to Maartje Schoenmaker, Alyona Russian Blues, for this darling cuddlesome lad) and sweet, silly Jingle, who was the most amazing mum, and not at all silly whilst on maternal duty!