Qualifications
Accredited All Breed
Accredited LH Specialty
Accredited SH Specialty
Eligibility
All Breed Internationally
LH Specialty Internationally (Groups 1,4)
SH Specialty Internationally (Groups 2,3,4)

My first memory of having a cat was when a friend and I called into her shed on the way home from school and I tucked a delightful Tortoiseshell and White kitten under my jumper taking it home and deciding to call him Sylvester only to find out she was a Sylvia. As a side note my last breeding was a tortoiseshell Van I called Waltzing with Matlilda in honour of the all Black win against Australia in the World cup. But had to change the name to Tilly Tom as he was a Male Tortoiseshell I guess the moral of the story is don’t trust me to sex Tortoiseshell kittens.

This started a steady stream of felines that have been my companions through the years.

My introduction to showing was at a very early age when the family entered Syliva into a show in Dunedin, and she gained a first place. I still have that card in my memory box today.

I started breeding in the early 1990 after being introduced to the cat world by John Smithson. I breed Persian and Exotics with an emphasis on the Van and Harlequin patterns.

After two years I was offered a pregnant female La Perm Cat to help with a new breed to New Zealand. These cats are in my option the most underrated cats in the feline world and suitable as a constant companion somewhat like a dog and tend to be low allergenic with low care needs.

I had a breeding program for over 10 years until my career (Human Resources) became such that I could not afford to spend the time that was required to keep the number of cats I had in a manner they deserved.

My Judging journey began in 2008, my mentor and trainer for the greater part has been John Smithson and in the latter years Debbie Davidson. I thank both these people for what I have become in the Cat World

I live in Taupo which is a central location, and where some of my family live.

I was a member of NZCF in the 90s and 2000 when I was living in Feilding and I have a prefix with NZCF "La Kiwie" and Catz Inc."Kiwiekatz'

I did hold a handlers licence and have helped on many occasions on the administration at NZCF shows in the early years. I was also a member of the Palmerston North Cat Club. I am now a member of the Pointed and Patches Club.

I have held office on the Catz Board for many years in various positions and show coordinator for a number of years.

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