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11th June 2011 - First Siberian competes at Intermediate Level
Mentobe Matilda at the Merseyside Show
Mentobe Matilda became the first Siberian Cat to compete with the GCCF at Intermediate level when she wowed the judges at the Merseyside Cat Club Championship show last Sataurday. Judged in the open class by Mrs D Butters, Matilda was placed First and also won Best of Breed. But it was in her misc. classes that she really showed up the competition being awarded First Place in every classes! Being a kitten Matilda was not eligable to for an Intermediate Certificate, but we're sure it won't be long... Congratuations to owners and breeders Mark and Susie Harris on your show success.
Anyone interested in showing with the GCCF can find lots of information on the Showing Page. If you are new to cat showing and would like a mentor to guide you through your first showing experience please contact our Vice Chair Alison Brown who can arrange this for you.
2nd June 2011 - Joint Semi-Long-Hair BAC Seminar
The Maine Coon, Norwegian Forest & Siberian Breed Advisory Committees invite all breeders, judges, stewards, and other interested parties who want to learn more about these "Natural" breeds to join us for an afternoon of information, advice and tuition on these lovely breeds. We hope to be represented on the day by beautiful examples of all three breeds.
The seminar will be held on Sunday 14st August 2011 at Mappleborough Green Village Hall, Birmingham Road, Mappleborough Green, Studley, Warwickshires B80 7BT.
The focus for the day will be to compare and contrast the 3 breeds and will include a Breed presentation from a specialist in each breed type. We will focus in particaular on the following topics: Unique aspects of Type & Conformation, Breed Development, Coat Quality & Texture and Show Preparation.
We hope that you will be able to join us for this interesting and useful afternoon.
Ticket price includes lunch, plus tea/coffee and cake during a mid afternoon break. Lunch will be served from 12 noon, with the seminar beginning at 1.00pm prompt. The last session will end at around 4.45pm.
If you have any queries please contact the seminar organiser, Lindsey Grant either by phone 01908 511936 or by email Lindsey@vanaheim.co.uk
12th May 2011 - The London Pet Show
The Siberian Cat Club were delighted to able able be have a stand at the The London Pet Show as part of the GCCF 'World of Cats' exhibit.
Held at the National Hall, Olympia, London, on the 7th and 8th of May 2011, the London Pet Show was a great day out. Over 8,000 people visited during the weekend and everyone loved being able to see such a wide variety of different cat breeds being showcased.
On the Siberian stand we had lots of information and photographs for visitors and well and cat nip toys and other goodies to purchase. A lot of the time our cats were out of the pens on harnesses and people just loved being able to meet the cats 'in the furr' and stroke them and get a feel for their personalities. A big well done to Jack, Queenie, Anton and Junior for being so good on the day.
16th April 2011 - Genetic Testing Discount
We are delighted to announce that the Siberian Cat Club is now participating in the breed society discount scheme run by Langford Veterinary Services. They are a UK based laboratory owned by the University of Bristol and based at the Veterinary School at Langford. They have been performing genetic testing for cats for over 5 years and recently introduced the hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) genetic test in the UK. They perform a range of genetic tests for cats (HCM, PKD, PK, PRA and coat colours) and are able to offer members of breed societies a 20% discount on the list price of their tests.
To receive the 20% discount we have been allocated a code to use in the promotional code box on the submission forms (either online or paper version) and at the checkout if you pay by Debit or Credit card online. To obtain the code, please email the Vice Chairperson Alison Brown or telephone on 02380 899433.
Here are links to the tests they do, further information, submission forms, price lists (downloadable and including the breed society prices) and online payments page:
Mentobe Arctic Monkey on the Cover
11th April 2011 - Siberian Wins Cat Planet Photo Competition
Massive congratulations to Mentobe Artic Monkey AKA 'The Chunk' and his owners and breeders Marks and Susie Harris for winning this competion and having their photo featured on the magazine cover of Cat Planet's April issue. Siberians are such a beautiful breed it's lovely to have that recognised and a brilliant promotion for our gorgeous cats. Well done!
1st March 2011 - Committee Nominations Closed
Nominations for commitee postions have now closed. Elections will take place at our Annual General Meeting held on 12th June 2011.