Tommie Meadow with Singapura, Pusse

Here's Tommy Brodie Meadow, with PUSSE, an original Singapura cat (supposedly found on the streets of Singapore). Mrs. Meadow is widely credited with establishing the existence of the Singapura breed. 

This photo is from the September, 1980 issue of Cats Magazine.

Si Sawat's Sunan of Samdur, Korat male

Here's an early Korat Grand Champion - GC SI SAWAT'S SUNAN OF SAMDUR, Korat male, born September 3, 1968.

"Muscles" as he was known, lived to be 22 years of age. He was owned by Mr. & Mrs. Darrell Sample of Mesa, AZ.

This photo is from the records of Daphne Negus, in the collection of The CFA Foundation.

A look back at Silver Persian breeders exhibiting at the California Silver Fanciers show on November 14, 1970 in Claremont, CA. According to the photo caption "It is significant because it is believed that this marked the first occasion at which a show drew no less than nine silver Grand Champions."

This photo is from Cat Fanciers' News, February, 1971

Mrs. Evelyn Minot / Mrs. Grace Over

Here is Mrs. Evelyn Minot, with her cat 'Pierre', at the 1957 CFF Jewel City Cat Club show, held in Glendale, CA. They are shown with judge Mrs. Grace Over, and the award presented. Mrs. Over, of GRAY-IVY cattery, became a CFA judge starting in 1962.

This photo from the scrapbook collection of Mrs. Roberta Billig, which was formerly housed at the Glendale Public Library (Glendale, CA), and is now in the collection of the Feline Historical Museum (Alliance, OH).

Featured Cat - Lady Vere de Vere

LADY VERE DE VERE
Silver Tabby Longhair
born 22nd August 1896


It is almost 121 years since the birth of this little lady, a grand-daughter of Champion Silver Lambkin. She bridged the gap between her Great Great Grand-mother 'Chinnie' (the true foundation of the breed that carries her name) and her own great grandson, who was the magnificent chinchilla, 'Argent Glorioso'.

In 1901, as a five year old, she also traveled with some of her relatives from the UK to the USA, ultimately helping to establish the Chinchilla in that country from her owners' famous ARGENT bloodlines.

Sometimes the cats we have to breed with are far from perfect, but if we know their bloodlines and the strengths of their gene pool, then, with studious and selective breeding, we can draw out from them, future generations of much improved stock and an even better foundation for a future we may not be part of, but have contributed to!

That was certainly the situation with 'Lady Vere De Vere' - read her complete story here: 
http://cat-o-pedia.org/lady-vere-de-vere.html

Featured Cat - Bogie

BOGIE 
Burmese female
born circa 1891

For anyone with a serious interest in the BURMESE breed, this little dark brown cat named BOGIE, was owned by the Duchess of Bedford and lived on the Estate at Woburn Abbey. 

This particular cat raises questions about whether Burmese cats actually reached Britain between 35-60 years earlier than anticipated - and also possibly 35-40 years earlier than in the United States.

You can draw your own conclusions by viewing the new file on this cat, probably born circa 1891 (or earlier) and who was still living in 1901, when the Duchess was pictured with her, seated comfortably on her lap.

Read all about Bogie's story here: http://www.cat-o-pedia.org/bogie.html

Louis Wain, artist/illustrator

Louis Wain (1860-1939) was one of the most prolific artists/illustrators of his time.  His wife was responsible for his career as an artist, as is was for her than he began to draw cats to keep her amused during an illness.

Wain was also heavily involved in the Cat Fancy, being a judge a cat shows, and President of the National Cat Club(UK), 1890-early 1900's.

For numerous years in the early 1900's, Wain published an "Annual" that contained hundreds of his illustrations, plus stories for children.

Cover of the 1909 Louis Wain's Annual

Today, Wain's artwork is greatly sought after and highly collectable, often commanding high asking prices.

Read more about Louis wain here: http://cat-o-pedia.org/people-LouisWain.html