screening and visits

Hectic week as always trying to fit everything in.
Our priority always has to be looking after the health and welfare of our cats and kittens, and that includes fitting in time to have the usual tests and screenings carried out.
Last week it was random poo samples and also some blood tests. This week its screening for abnormalities in the heart which is usually called HCM screening, although this screening includes all abnormalities.
Timmy was his normal chilled out self, and laid down on Sue's table quite happy for her to carry out the full screening without any sedation. Same with Valour, not a care. And with Iduvi (aka dinky) at well over 5 years old our frail little dinky laid down for a full HCM screening. We thought hard and long before putting dinky through this but after talking with Sue about her we decided that we would see how she went, and if it was too stressful we would stop. Dinky runs around our garden and cattery at Purebliss, a retired, neutered bengal queen - she came back to us to live due to becoming incontinent. Although quite frail, she has a happy and full life with us, there is always someone available during the day to give her a tickle.
Once home, we sent off their results to the FAB site.

Its always good to meet up with like minded breeders and catch up. What do we find to talk about! The future of the breed - that usually takes up plenty of time.
Then there is the Who's doing what to whom and why! that usually doesn't take up too much time as its usually about threats and/or money, and usually the same people that are trying to hurt people or the breed.
Then there is which girl is going to which boy during the year - this can take a considerable time due to the changing of minds or one of us trying to change the mind of the other.
Then of course we can't forget the showing which surprisingly doesn't take up too much time as we often see each other at shows anyway.
Occasionally one of us may have some sad news and we try to support each other as and when we can - but to be fair we don't need to wait to meet up to help each other out - we are always on the end of a phone for each other.
There just aren't enough hours in the day to cover much more.

Tracy and Ivan collected their gorgeous savannah girl, and we had a lovely afternoon catching up - do we have anything left to talk about after all those email? surprisingly, yes we do!

Chris and Wendy of Poshpaws were welcome as always over the weekend, not to mention his great curries - you can come again!

Its always a pleasure to see Carol of Eriador, we just never tire of talking pedigrees, matings, bengals, savannahs, and so it goes on.

It was a pleasure as always to see Alison of Purebengals to chat and look after her gorgeous girl.

I even squeezed time in for hospital visits, doctors visits, and even visited mum in Leeds.
my goodness what a busy week.
how lucky we are that Purebliss is a family affair. Fran and Amelia are a godsend in looking after the cleanliness of the cats in boarding with Holiday Home For Cats and in the Purebliss breeding.
Jacky
www.pureblissbengals.co.uk
www.pureblisssavannahs.co.uk

a normal busy week

a normal busy week with hospital visits slotting in between looking after cats, mums and their kittens.
Illusions Savannah kittens are coming on well, although illusion is being her usual demanding mother and not allowing her babies to start weaning - she expects them to always stay at her milk bar, and stay plump puddings.
Sensations Bengal babies are doing well and sensation is enjoying looking after her babies and letting her mum join in looking after them, along with asking Tim to also join in during the night.

Taken random poo samples to the vet in order to ensure there aren't any parasites lurking anywhere - all came back negative for any parasites which is always reassuring.

Blood samples taken for a couple of the queens and a stud staying with Purebliss this year in our breeding programme to help ensure healthy kittens - FIV and FelV negative.
Jacky
www.pureblissbengals.co.uk
www.pureblisssavannahs.co.uk

showtime 6th & 7th March '10

Friday 5th March
All work done, so its time to bath Naughty. He is such a good boy in our bath being soaped all over and then rinsed off - he loves it in the bath, he seems to like it much better than in the sink. A good towel dry then on to the hair dryer - he is such a good boy and loves all the attention.
Once Naughty is dry its time to clip claws of Naughty and Rocky. Check our records for the dates of their flea control, then collect their vaccination cards for the show.
Pack up the car, and put Naughty in the back of the estate as he will probably spray during the journey. Rocky goes into the front with me as its his first time away from home since he went to the vet for his vaccinations.
Packed lunch for Saturday as there isn't any facilities for lunches at the show venue.
Off we go ready for just over a 2 and half hour journey. We didn't know about all the road works, and also we met lots of traffic from the start of our journey on the A1 until we arrived at Leigh, so the journey took well over 3 hours.
Not to worry, the hotel staff were lovely on our arrival, and we unpacked into our lovely clean hotel room.
Down to dinner and joined by Lyn and her good friend - its always a joy to meet lovely new people. An enjoyable evening with wonderful company and a delicious meal and lots of cat chat.
Back up to my room to join Rocky and Naughty. They had eaten their dinners so i gave them some biscuits to eat. Then bedtime for us all - the boys need their beauty sleep ready for their show tomorrow.
Saturday/Sunday
The show was a definite success - a wonderful friendly atmosphere, and everyone was there to enjoy each others company and spend time with some amazing cats and kittens. We met many old friends, and made some new friends. The judges were great and took the time to expain their preferences for judging our cats and kittens.
Saturday 6th March:
Naughty finalled as 2nd best cat in a ring of all breeds of cats.
Rocky finalled as 4th best kitten speciality - up against all short haired kitten breeds.
and also 8th best kitten in a ring of all breeds of kittens.
Leo the silver spotted Savannah was being shown by Carol and Richard with their usual enthusiasm, and loving attention. We don't know what upset Leo in show, but he still performed beautifully, although without the normal eagerness for cuddles he normally shows with the judges. Leo showed his normal grace, and beauty gaining 6 merits on the Saturday.
Sunday 7th March:
Naughty finalled as 2nd best cat - all breeds
and also finalled as 5th best cat - all breeds.
These finals gave Naughty enough points and enough finals to make him a grand champion. To say we were thrilled was an understatement. Naughty behaved wonderfully and enjoyed his show weekend immensely. He loved meeting everyone and having lots of cuddles with new friends and old.
Rocky finalled as 6th best kitten - all breeds
also another 6th best kitten - all breeds
also as 8th best kitten against all breeds.
Although he started the show quiet shy, by Saturday afternoon he was getting used to the show world, and by Sunday lunchtime he had learned to enjoy showtime.
Nev finalled as 2nd best kitten in an all breed class
also as 4th best kitten in another all breed class
also as 9th best kitten - all breeds.
The best ring was when Purebliss Nevica Isis (aka Nev) was given Best of Breed Bengal kitten. Purebliss Hotrocks (aka Rocky) was given 2nd Best of Breed Bengal kitten. Mistymogwai Spiralice Nebula (SGC Purebliss Glaciers girl) was given 3rd Best of Breed Bengal kitten. Everyone at Purebliss were thrilled to have the top three Best of Breeds in that ring from our lines. Purebliss thanks go to Fiona and Gill - the girls are a credit to you.
Purebliss Leonardo Di Vinci (aka Leo) - a striking silver spotted Savannah boy looked the part as usual - what can I say! I'm so proud of carol and Richard for the way they have brought this gorgeous Savannah boy on - the obvious love they show this boy - they give him the confidence to show everyone how a Savannah should behave. Leo took 2 of today's merits.
Purebliss Its Magic (aka Magic) is a brown spotted Savannah boy who looked stunning in his first TICA show at only 6 months old. His behaviour is a credit to Tracy and Ivan in their first cat show on Sunday. Magic took 4 merits (best of breeds) on Sunday, and he behaved wonderfully, enjoyed his first show, and looked fabulous.
Purebliss thanks go to all who show our babies with such love and enthusiasm. The care you give our baby Bengals and savannahs is shown with not only their behaviour but the excellent weight and extremely good condition they are in. Our thanks for all the support we are getting from you lovely people out there. Our friends are lovely as always, but especially those of you out there that we don't know who have made your own judgements and realised the love most of us breeders and show exhibitors have for our cats and kittens.
luv to all
Jacky