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Grand Premier Chesawood Willow Ufgood (66)
(Parlourpuss Barnaby x Chesawood Theodora)
Photo courtesy of Denise Gillaspy
Willow was chosen as my first 'show' cat, but he is much more than that. He is my big, brown bear and my star. He is everything a male Ragdoll should be. Big, cuddly, stately, imposing but still very cheeky and naughty when he wants to be. From a very early age he was the kitten who wanted to be picked up and cuddled instead of playing with his siblings. He is the boy who spends most of the time fast asleep but as soon as a visitor comes he wakes from his slumber and slowly walks over to you then places himself on your lap or by your side and will stay there until you leave then go back to his bed. He is the boy who helps me in the garden because he has not worked out how to jump over the fence. He has accompanied on many journeys up and down the country to shows and talked to me on the long, sometimes lonely trip home. He is a bit plump, very shady but such a shining star and has made many friends over the years. Before gaining the title of Grand Premier he also won overall best in show at the Progressive Ragdoll Breed Cat Club Show 2004. He lives out a happy retirement watching little upstarts from a great, safe, height. I want to thank Christine Hodcroft for this charming man, Lorraine Swain of Ragamews Ragdolls and Barry Smith of Leasowes Ragdolls who helped me chose my first proper show cat. I hope my Billy Willow has done you all proud.
Champion Spiritdancers Dumbledore (66w)
(Admonlo Ellandbee Bryn x Champion Silkiestar Lady Lydia)
Photo courtesy of Denise Gillaspy
My personal favourite colour and pattern in the Ragdoll is seal mitted. I love the seal mitted and fell in love with Dougal the moment I laid eyes on him. I was not looking for another Ragdoll kitten at the time. Just a chance meeting and that was enough. I could not get him out of my head all week-end. Called back for another look on the Sunday afternoon by which time it was too late. I was smitten and he took a piece of my heart. He has the most beautiful, soulfull, deep blue eyes and the most intense gaze. It is as though he can see deep down into your soul. Together with Willow and Dylan he makes up The Three Stoogees in my household. A bit of a Victor Meldrew at times but I love him all the more for it. He had a very good but brief show career - he took a liking to judges and their stewards that was not becoming in a Ragdoll! He knew he did not want to be there and knew what buttons to press. A very clever cat. In his second show as a kitten he won Overall Best in Show Colourpoint/Mitted kitten at TBRCC show 2002. He went on to win many awards including Best Overall Mitted Ragdoll 2002. He is not a big boy as far as Ragdolls go but he has plenty of personality and style and when he shows you affection you know you have earned it. I thank Sue Allen for this very special boy.
Silkiestar Gryffindor (66w)
( Champion Margelite Apple Jaque x Ragamour Kisses Forheather)
As I said, I love a seal mitted. Dylan is actually Dougal's uncle so I knew when I was going to view Dylan that he would have that 'special' seal mitted look. Again, love at first sight. A darling boy who was not very big as a kitten but wow, he has grown into a very large gentleman. He has a lovely retrousse profile. His eye colour could be better for a seal but I love him. A bit like Dougal in that he did not like being shown so his potentially good career was halted. He likes nothing better than to play with young kittens and give them an 'uncle Dylan' wash. He sleeps on my bed at night and does not get up until I do in the morning. He also likes to retrieve his favourite fluffy ball whenever he gets the chance. I thank Heather Sabine for this handsome boy.
Premier Magisragis Gingerbreadjim (66d)
(Parlourpuss Barnaby x Spiritdancers Peggy Patch)
Jimjams is from the first litter I bred. Quite a shy lad who just wants to get on with life quietly until he goes in a show hall when he becomes a complete and utter flirt. He loves it. He will be anyones friend and is a definite lady's man with his gentle, outgoing nature. His coat is very silky soft and takes very little maintenance. His eye colour could be a whole lot better and sometimes his eyes look quite big and round but that is JJ's look - the sad-eyed look. Designed to melt the hardest of hearts. I have always loved red (or ginger!) cats, especially as I am a redhead myself. He has done quite well on the show bench but has a lot of maturing to do. Another lad who enjoys sleeping on mummy's bed at night. A very special boy that I am so proud to have bred and own.
Chesawood Burlingtonbertie (66)
(Parlourpuss Barnaby x Spiritdancers Bluesurprise)
DNA Tested Chocolate Carrier
Bert is my first stud boy. His father, Barney, has produced many beautiful Ragdolls over the years with very good temperaments with their own 'Barney' look that is familiar to a lot of people. I do hope he carries on that fine tradition. At the moment he looks facially like a young Willow so fingers crossed he will grow up as handsome as his older half brother. He is gentle and playfull and has the most amazing loud purr but he can also be quite authorotative when he wants to be. He loves his food and a comfy bed and he adores being brushed and groomed, especially on his belly. He has proved to be a very gentle boy with the ladies and does like to sweet talk them. No lady can resist his charms! Bert has made steady progress on the show bench and received lots of very good judges reports. He has won his first challenge certificate at the Chester and North Wales Cat Club Show, awarded by Mr Leppard who gave him a very good report. I would like to thank Christine Hodcroft and Sue Allen for making it possible to own this darling boy.
Premier Magisragis Persephone (66 31)
(Spiritdancers Whatsinaname x Champion Ragamews Whose That Lady)
Photo courtesy of Barry Newcombe
Ollie certainly has a story to tell. He spent the first five months of his life as Dolly! I and five vets who examined him thought he was a little girl. Imagine my surprise at a show one day when he was pronounced a boy. Obviously a late developer. Ollie has proved to be a little character. I nearly lost him as a tiny kitten three times but he showed what a tough cookie he is to survive and thrive and what a beautiful boy he is growing in to. He made the decision long ago that he did not want to leave his mummy so made us all think he was a little girl. I do have the last laugh - the name Persephone has to stay. He has done really well on the show bench. He won his first premier certificate at just over nine months of age, awarded by Sally Rainbow-Ockwell, beating some very good older competition at the Progressive Ragdoll Breed Cat Club Show and then went on to win Best of Breed against more mature, titled Ragdolls. Ollie gained the title of Premier at the Coventry and Leicester Show on 27th February 2010. Many thanks to his judges Sally Rainbow-Ockwell, Elaine Culf and Barbara Prowse.
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