Breed Interests: Present: British S/H, Devon Rex
Past: Burmese, Mandalay, Persian, Russian Blue, Foreign White Longhair, Balinese
and Oriental Longhair.
Judging: National and International All Breeds Judge with CCC of A.
Having been introduced to the cat fancy from birth, I guess it was inevitable that I
would find myself part of the greater cat world later in life. I can remember the days of
the closed shows, where everyone was locked out during judging and only allowed back in when the Judges had finished in the afternoon, to find out whether your prized “puss” had done you proud. I do enjoy the open shows as well though, where the Judges comment on the exhibits as they go – makes for an exciting day.
While I no longer breed, I do help with the continuing success of the Carinya British
SH breeding program along with Chris & Terry Merritt. My greatest breeding success was winning Group 3 Kitten of Year with CCCA Ch, BDGC Nevaska Dream Start – Devon Rex as well as several Best of Breed Exhibits of Year with the Devon Rex.
I am a current member of the Exotic Cat Club of Qld Inc., the Curly Coats Cat Club of Qld Inc., the Cats Qld Inc. Council Committee & on the CQI & CCC of A Tutor Judges Panel. I have previously held the positions of Secretary & Registrar of Cats Qld Inc.
While my 2 desexed kids are now too old to be on the show bench or would rather be at home on the bed, I take absolute joy in showing our Carinya children to their very best potential.