First of all, I would like to thank Darren and Jenny Handy for breeding such a big bundle of joy, and for helping me on my way as a breeder. I would describe Merlin as a ‘David Beckham’ type — beautiful, but not the brightest star in the sky. Merlin is very easily led by Trouble herself, and is her partner in crime. He is big and beautiful, and such a big softy. When he arrived he was not as bold as Matilda; in fact, she would beat him up. Now, they are inseparable, the best of friends. You can often find the pair curled up in one big bundle together. One of Merlin’s favourite past times is washing people — he absolutely loves it. Sometimes, however, he can get a bit carried away with himself. Obviously, we aren’t clean enough for him. Sorry Merlin!
Wow, what can I say about my little feline friend? Well, for a start, he’s not so little anymore! Aged only 5 months, he already weighs 4 kilograms. He is so handsome, loving and gentle — a bloody little tearaway, too, who shows no fear and runs around the house as if it were one big adventure playground. Willum’s colour is blue and white, but you have to look very closely to find the white as it’s just at the very tip of his tail. I have to thank Caroline and John Tipper, or ‘the Tippers’ as I like to call them, for this amazing fur-ball of fun, since they knew that I wanted a blue stud boy, and very kindly gave me first dibs on him. I am so glad that I was able to take him home with me! Willum did very well at his first two-day show, where he received two ‘excellent 1s.’ and at his second show he was nominated for best in show and won “ BEST IN SHOW KITTEN” He seemed characteristically unfazed by the whole experience. He continues to show great promise, and hopefully has a very bright future ahead of him!
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