Not surprisingly, some notable stars reside in this stellar city, namely Dee Johnson and Connie Roberts of the famed CFA San-Toi Siamese and Oriental cattery.
For 53 years, San-Toi has consistently produced some of CFA’s top Siamese (and more recently Orientals), and stands as one of the most famous Siamese catteries in the world.
From the cattery’s start in 1960 to the present, San-Toi holds the distinction of producing the most grand champions and grand premiers in CFA with 289. Add to that an impressive 11 National Wins, 19 Distinguished Merits and too many Regional Wins to count, San-Toi has set unmatched precedence.
It all began for Dee Johnson at the age of 19 at Robinson’s Pet Store in Placerville, CA. “I saw two Siamese sitting in the glass window, “ said Roberts. “They were so beautiful. I just fell in love with them.” A seal point male, Pyewacket, and a chocolate point female, Ming, went home with Johnson. Thus began her long history with the breed.
“There was a cat show in Sacramento,” Johnson continued. “ I thought I had the prettiest cats, so I was sure I would win.” Sadly, and much to Johnson’s surprise, she was told otherwise. Instead of giving up, Johnson made contacts at the show to acquire some show-quality Siamese. Some of her first cats came from Vivian Wheaton, Marianne Williams, Lauren Jenkins and Betty White. Johnson’s first grand champion was named “Toi San,” which means “little toy.” She reversed the words, and the SanToi cattery name was born.
Diese Geschichte stammt aus der April 2023-Ausgabe von Cat Talk.
Starten Sie Ihre 7-tägige kostenlose Testversion von Magzter GOLD, um auf Tausende kuratierte Premium-Storys sowie über 8.000 Zeitschriften und Zeitungen zuzugreifen.
Bereits Abonnent ? Anmelden
Diese Geschichte stammt aus der April 2023-Ausgabe von Cat Talk.
Starten Sie Ihre 7-tägige kostenlose Testversion von Magzter GOLD, um auf Tausende kuratierte Premium-Storys sowie über 8.000 Zeitschriften und Zeitungen zuzugreifen.
Bereits Abonnent? Anmelden
No Kitten! Cats Are Part of the Military!
Felines have graced the decks of boats and ships back nearly to the beginning of time, roaming freely on passenger ships, war vessels, and merchant schooners, keeping vermin at bay.
Feline Summer Movie Fun!
School is almost OUT! Huzzah! But raindrops are plunking against the window, the amusement and water parks haven’t opened yet, camping is out, and roasted hot dogs and S’mores are another month away.
Kittens Are Special...
...and so are some of the show rules for them:
Genetic Pleiotropy and the Risks in Breeding Recessive Mutations
Nearly everyone loves what’s rare and unique. A slight defect in the minting process of a coin can create a demand and a value well beyond the face value of the coin. The coin is functionally no different than its perfectly minted counterpart, but its scarcity and uniqueness alone make it more desirable than the rest.
Good Things Come To Those Who Wait
Most new pet owners can hardly wait to get their new kitten home. How to explain why most breeders wait until the kitten is older? | Let's take a look at WHY breeders delay, and why new owners will be happier in the long run that they did.
Who's That Kitten?
Your queen has successfully delivered her litter!
Kittens & Worms
You have settled in for the evening with your soft, sleepy kitten. As you rub her, you notice that her belly is large, round, and squishy.
GESTATION What Is Normal & What Influences Gestation.?
About 46.5 million households in the United States report owning cats in 2024.
Preparing Kittens For the Show Hall
Socializing kittens and making sure they are confident for their new family is only a part of the job description for a show breeder.
Library Cats felis cattus bibliotheca
Introduction - The Middle Ages, sometimes referred to as “The Dark Ages,” spanned approximately one thousand years, between 479 AD and 1450 AD. This time period is not generally considered to have been friendly to anyone, human nor animal, but it was especially hostile toward felines. Ignorance of knowledge and science was rampant among the majority of the population, with the ability to read limited to clerics and the wealthy. Myths, legends, and galliard songs spread widely throughout Europe as people migrated from place to place, searching for food and a safe habitat. Fear of the unknown and the unexplainable, particularly of witches and their cat familiars, was spread not only by the stories and songs, but by the Popes themselves. Without touching on the atrocities of medieval times, let us just say it was not the best time to be a cat.
