tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-84671719402266518902024-02-06T19:04:40.068-08:00Chantaris CatsChantarishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16864737379521438616noreply@blogger.comBlogger60125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8467171940226651890.post-89111043532285433232011-11-17T07:21:00.000-08:002011-11-17T07:29:03.425-08:00End before the beginning<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjiN371M0AoKXTw8v7PBrbStf9EiwSiVulUJica3Z8J917_3vL3kef7PsAc9uJaFqL0EuBo8YOEnq-g3H6JTPP8cMuqYVShizDAynM9HY2oo8jwG0i0oJaSROzM4_f9Sx8ooOPUcpqiL8Bj/s1600/Obozz.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 246px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjiN371M0AoKXTw8v7PBrbStf9EiwSiVulUJica3Z8J917_3vL3kef7PsAc9uJaFqL0EuBo8YOEnq-g3H6JTPP8cMuqYVShizDAynM9HY2oo8jwG0i0oJaSROzM4_f9Sx8ooOPUcpqiL8Bj/s320/Obozz.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5675987125230698642" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">Neva's Legend Obolensky (Lenya) thats me! - would like to announce that he has today been neutered - I'm a little confused right now - and feel a little lighter in weight for some reason - but Mum says that it is for the best - and that I will enjoy the life I deserve at Chantaris as a very pampered puss. It apparently means that Chantaris have some changes in plans - but that really doesn't mean much to me - and really I'm not that fussed, providing I get sufficient quantities of rabbit and chicks, my favourite treats - and lots of cuddles.<br /><br />Scotland has even begun to grow on me - the language I am getting used to - and I hope it snows - as I really want to feel what that is like 'underpaw'.<br /><br />So keep following our Blog - and my Mum will update you with all that is new - and even all that is old (that's her!!) -<br /><br />Love,<br /><br />Lenya xx<br /><br /><br /></span></span>Chantarishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16864737379521438616noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8467171940226651890.post-46371278226582685652011-10-13T03:15:00.001-07:002011-10-13T03:29:37.599-07:00So Proud - Poppy achieves TICA Quadruple Grand Champion Title - 3 shows and 1 year old!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEg17n-lxNftcV74nIMJ7xSN4h78E9MRVm7x2Rft9htohU_DLMT_fEOBzBCPKy0XStzzac_YFan54_YKhaUoISIyEravV72WefmzkVrSsImk3QmQDeqDFSHWtfvjprkNTsZeiQdHWpsSTg/s1600/Poppy+Solihull.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 239px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEg17n-lxNftcV74nIMJ7xSN4h78E9MRVm7x2Rft9htohU_DLMT_fEOBzBCPKy0XStzzac_YFan54_YKhaUoISIyEravV72WefmzkVrSsImk3QmQDeqDFSHWtfvjprkNTsZeiQdHWpsSTg/s320/Poppy+Solihull.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5662920909398850322" border="0" /></a><span style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"><br />Photo above taken with TICA AB Judge, Aline Noel Garel.<br /></span></span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZL4ZIG1Kr1BCsCwV2V1edalbQ0M5J5LmXfO5Ub6c-1gjhv09UVOe8MTDeyQ-yHCO0-9XcfAX9IaDctldyycU8llgJkxX4s-vOH5kkZYYCWLV8Us-sALt0DWkatGngMzc1agiGepbZuh6o/s1600/Poppi+Meerkat.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 212px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZL4ZIG1Kr1BCsCwV2V1edalbQ0M5J5LmXfO5Ub6c-1gjhv09UVOe8MTDeyQ-yHCO0-9XcfAX9IaDctldyycU8llgJkxX4s-vOH5kkZYYCWLV8Us-sALt0DWkatGngMzc1agiGepbZuh6o/s320/Poppi+Meerkat.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5662920902514331746" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">Poppy doing her Meerkat impersonation!</span></span><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTNiX7WTxjBwKePjo_1aVFNbPaveKFMXxYjwHmMWVQs7WpymcIqIdJ2qRUzSjjYpmTB6mbXo5ATlDuO5U5yIKBpPe6Ho6ACDGd8uOYHlp8RRmDjgUJe3dvvJ4s_T6IVqHX3Oak1wj4IDiu/s1600/Poppy+Terri.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 297px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTNiX7WTxjBwKePjo_1aVFNbPaveKFMXxYjwHmMWVQs7WpymcIqIdJ2qRUzSjjYpmTB6mbXo5ATlDuO5U5yIKBpPe6Ho6ACDGd8uOYHlp8RRmDjgUJe3dvvJ4s_T6IVqHX3Oak1wj4IDiu/s320/Poppy+Terri.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5662920903829646354" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">Poppy looking wistfully at the Clerks table in Sue Hart Jones's Ring<br /><br /></span></span><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">Well, its been some time since we posted, much has happened in our family over the past weeks. We travelled to the EW Regional Show in Bracknell in August, and Poppy achieved Double Grand Champion - we were so proud of her. It was a lovely show, and super to see Tavolga Sibaris again and also meet the very handsome Lyndongraey Riga.</span></span><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">Our weekend was lovely - and we collected TICA RW SGC Musrafy Caledonia Mist's Awards for the previous Show Season, and these are now proudly displayed here at home.</span></span><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">Last weekend we travelled to Solihull to the Bengal Cat Club of Great Britain Show, and again had the pleasure of seeing Tavolga Sibaris - who had Supremed at Swanley Show. Also to meet Musrafy Yanara and we had the pleasure of 'running' her on the Saturday - which was a great experience. </span></span><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">Poppy had a lovely weekend, she loves the hotels, and behaved very well in the Show Ring - even though she was chatting most of the time to the Judges. She came home as TICA Quadruple Grand Champion - and we are so so proud of her. We never expected it, and can only thank her Judges very much for their awards, and also for the very positive comments, which we have received on our White Siberian breeding program. It augers well for the future.</span></span><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">Thank you to all of our friends for their best wishes and congratulations - its lovely to have the support of you all.</span></span><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">Showing Solid Siberians is tough, and the Solid White is difficult for sure - but we love them - and with our plans - we hope that we can bring a good solid foundation into these beautiful cats - Plans, of course are just that, plans - but we can only hope that they will come to fruition.</span></span><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">Congratulations to our Princess -</span></span><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">TICA QUADRUPLE GRAND CHAMPION CHANTARIS POPPY POMFREY !!</span></span><br /></div>Chantarishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16864737379521438616noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8467171940226651890.post-24620484699234647402011-08-03T04:39:00.000-07:002011-08-03T04:54:23.680-07:00Our first Chantaris Title!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7f1lCLYF73McCLYKulTNaEEgJEVkYYU5OJ59E-Y6VSDHpEQ6rHZntrPH_GlotOe2XF7211xwDL-bvClgxumQsxb7Nv9VzaPggp0yFiVKVd_VNJNTOOA9SCYcpCDPWXoseUcRzVzH-vy0g/s1600/PICT5867-1.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 213px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7f1lCLYF73McCLYKulTNaEEgJEVkYYU5OJ59E-Y6VSDHpEQ6rHZntrPH_GlotOe2XF7211xwDL-bvClgxumQsxb7Nv9VzaPggp0yFiVKVd_VNJNTOOA9SCYcpCDPWXoseUcRzVzH-vy0g/s320/PICT5867-1.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5636596167890841170" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-family:verdana;">Having had a break from showing for a few months, we found ourselves wanting to support the Northern TICA Show at Altrincham, but with little to show. So we decided to take 'our Poppy'.</span></span><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-family:verdana;">We had a lovely show, and it was wonderful to meet Tavolga Sibaris of Snowgum - who had just arrived from Moscow, and who did fantastically well, finalling in 9 out of 10 Rings, including 2 Best Cats. Our congratulations again to Meadow (which is her new name) and to Melanie at Snowgum Siberians - Meadow is beautiful, and will go from strength to strength. It was a pleasure to share the Show and to be beaten by this beautiful Siberian.</span></span><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-family:verdana;">Poppy had a great time, both in the hotel and at the Show, and finalled in 3 out of the 10 Rings - which we really hadn't expected at all. She even beat the male Siberian on the Sunday in 3 of the 5 Rings for 2nd Best of Breed! Given that he was a Brown Spotted Tabby, it was nice to see the Judges felt that a Solid White was good enough! The comments we received from the Judges were very positive indeed, and it gives us great hope for the future of our Solid White Breeding Program.</span></span><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-family:verdana;">Poppy achieved her new Title -</span></span><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 0, 0);"><span style="font-family:verdana;">TICA GRAND CHAMPION CHANTARIS POPPY POMFREY</span></span><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-family:verdana;">We are very proud of her, and are thrilled, albeit surprised!</span></span><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-family:verdana;">She joins her mother -</span></span><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 0, 0);"><span style="font-family:verdana;">TICA Champion Meldgaards Darya Darinja</span></span><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-family:verdana;">who are the only Solid White Siberians in UK and TICA EW Region to hold a Title. It makes us very proud to be owned by them, and we would like to thank both Laila and Milkana for the opportunity we had to have Darya and Ataman (Poppy's parents). Without these cats, none of this would be possible.</span></span><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-family:verdana;">Thanks to everyone at the Show for making it a super weekend, and especially to Melanie and David, lovely to see you both again, and meeting Ethan was a thrill - he's a super boy - who'll break many hearts :)</span></span><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-family:verdana;">The weekend was tinged with sadness, and we would like to pay tribute to RW SGCA Flutterby Dashing Hussar (Louis), owned by Steve and Janet - who was taken ill early on Sunday morning, and who unfortunately lost his fight for life later that afternoon. No words can express our feelings - he was a most wonderful boy - and at 2 years old - so very young. Our thoughts are with you and your family at this heartbreaking time.</span></span><br /><br /></div><span style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-family:verdana;"><br /></span></span>Chantarishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16864737379521438616noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8467171940226651890.post-2846931202462573192011-05-30T03:56:00.000-07:002011-05-30T03:58:42.102-07:00From Moscow with Love.......................<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmghg0J0CGeAWNTWxjO6YwosX3X6s64bd-PV2TSkpMgf4AC1Mh-S7AibA_EN-tlQIYjYSbs67tUD-p8ha0D40YPiUPtNaf9CMu9aW6cPQoac3_vW90niA5Fmvg1PLXQTGog0otKWboe2Su/s1600/Obol+Blog.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 205px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmghg0J0CGeAWNTWxjO6YwosX3X6s64bd-PV2TSkpMgf4AC1Mh-S7AibA_EN-tlQIYjYSbs67tUD-p8ha0D40YPiUPtNaf9CMu9aW6cPQoac3_vW90niA5Fmvg1PLXQTGog0otKWboe2Su/s320/Obol+Blog.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5612461884802785026" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">Well, after months of waiting - we are happy to announce that our new boy - NEVA'S LEGEND OBOLENSKY - has arrived in the UK. Our thanks to Valeria for agreeing to let him come to Scotland - we are delighted!<br /><br />We will update photos once he has settled.<br /><br />Obolensky will bring a further outcross to our lines - and we hope that he will be happy here in Scotland.<br /><br /><br /></span></span>Chantarishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16864737379521438616noreply@blogger.com14tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8467171940226651890.post-78717395479854357652011-05-26T22:29:00.000-07:002011-05-26T22:34:57.576-07:00Been quiet - but lots happening!<span style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;">Well, I've been very lax at posting, and have been busy - what with David deciding to try his hand at being Alan Titchmarsh and doing some splendid gardening - we now have an abundance of vegetables and herbs growing here - and just trying to catch up with things needing to be done.<br /><br />May 2nd saw Kirov's 4th Birthday - which he celebrated in style, having a lazy day (as usual) coupled with mad half hours every so often.<br /><br />May 25th saw Darya's 2nd Birthday - and she's developed so nicely since having her babies - maturing very well, and she's very special to us.<br /><br />We have no kittens at present, but we do have plans -<br /><br />I'll post up some photos later -<br /><br />Meantime, thank you for visiting the Chantaris Blog!<br /><br /><br /></span></span>Chantarishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16864737379521438616noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8467171940226651890.post-90063344150240410912011-04-05T07:41:00.000-07:002011-04-05T07:45:47.369-07:00Chantaris Poppy Pomfrey - 6 months old!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhuceZxyfyuiVKdMPzksOun1UKEfjoJgWb5JsvOFWJEB-ZIlhmq6rjU1s9lhBSXW93QUSwQmD0NpQBD09QRC_ddKcVNzhgVI-3cIMxRwHN2uzghnRBudF5-OCFXT2vCURr6RU7FY6_xvUM1/s1600/P1010006.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhuceZxyfyuiVKdMPzksOun1UKEfjoJgWb5JsvOFWJEB-ZIlhmq6rjU1s9lhBSXW93QUSwQmD0NpQBD09QRC_ddKcVNzhgVI-3cIMxRwHN2uzghnRBudF5-OCFXT2vCURr6RU7FY6_xvUM1/s320/P1010006.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5592110362113095282" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">Well, the Hogwarts are now 6 months old - and I thought I'd post a photo of 'our Poppy' - gosh it was difficult to get her still for long enough! She was desperately trying to pounce on the toys - but I managed to snap her - and so here she is - She's so sweet, with a wonderful nature - although she can be naughty - but we really are very happy with her. She's great fun, and her Mum seems to enjoy her company too!<br /></span></span>Chantarishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16864737379521438616noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8467171940226651890.post-64122041777651429292011-03-30T04:47:00.000-07:002011-03-30T04:55:51.555-07:00HAPPY BIRTHDAY ALTAI - 3 TODAY!!!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWhY_t61osyKpPM-tp834fzscvb2hDqGQPBSPyle-V89bxVMdfTK-X1T_nBGSK52g27Uc2zxvHzgqvQy39_5RwwY-o52Dd6D49a2ZlwQvvZM0HLsjFGFQ-shU38M9YLRqIX-_zuySPHKNX/s1600/Altai_19S.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWhY_t61osyKpPM-tp834fzscvb2hDqGQPBSPyle-V89bxVMdfTK-X1T_nBGSK52g27Uc2zxvHzgqvQy39_5RwwY-o52Dd6D49a2ZlwQvvZM0HLsjFGFQ-shU38M9YLRqIX-_zuySPHKNX/s320/Altai_19S.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5589840384019693298" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqYq-XWy3vqSfeHN0ovciZzS6jcchmXK3qNjowcG_vjoj0DW6tktXQyfoLkEJc6R9gHmaXEFTE45Slxp4IEJSrD0CInb3wMkqSkiKH_HZVrqvk9loLF43-vKsDos8-1WmQEeD3oi4zsauE/s1600/Altai_28S.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqYq-XWy3vqSfeHN0ovciZzS6jcchmXK3qNjowcG_vjoj0DW6tktXQyfoLkEJc6R9gHmaXEFTE45Slxp4IEJSrD0CInb3wMkqSkiKH_HZVrqvk9loLF43-vKsDos8-1WmQEeD3oi4zsauE/s320/Altai_28S.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5589840383395016578" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtVetgMmttS0khxLgI2tehYBiFAyyJ5PyPjVLyfdtqSymlJum_q8TkpmTyxE80DgPSQN8mZD2vrQans5LVj0phR_xJc303u81Zlcxk_3csfbtBp2NTCXX0N7t1RnRRpaDCpSvlIu9sLk2K/s1600/Altai_18S.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtVetgMmttS0khxLgI2tehYBiFAyyJ5PyPjVLyfdtqSymlJum_q8TkpmTyxE80DgPSQN8mZD2vrQans5LVj0phR_xJc303u81Zlcxk_3csfbtBp2NTCXX0N7t1RnRRpaDCpSvlIu9sLk2K/s320/Altai_18S.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5589840374662055234" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4ZdHfJZGkVzOW65FIOX-RLT9gsySuSIlbSUnsZhYV_g7MZfjkRCalOqpDW5qYpFTLhOV8q0eMeSR8m_h7VHh_liyXR92K4ExoZyjFnFvCBXuWd_nnP8Hil7djKvV0EC6T7959DSK0SEZs/s1600/Altai_9S.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4ZdHfJZGkVzOW65FIOX-RLT9gsySuSIlbSUnsZhYV_g7MZfjkRCalOqpDW5qYpFTLhOV8q0eMeSR8m_h7VHh_liyXR92K4ExoZyjFnFvCBXuWd_nnP8Hil7djKvV0EC6T7959DSK0SEZs/s320/Altai_9S.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5589840339188579010" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="color: rgb(51, 255, 255);"><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:verdana;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Well today is a very special day - it is the Birthday of our wonderful boy - ALTAI!! 3 years old today. Still just a kitten.<br /><br />Hopefully he will have a lovely day playing with his friends, and enjoying watching the beautiful rain we have!<br /><br />We would like to wish him lots of love - and thank his breeder Maria for allowing us the pleasure of owning this stunning boy.<br /><br /><br /></span></span></span></span>Chantarishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16864737379521438616noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8467171940226651890.post-13938110562810925942011-02-28T04:46:00.000-08:002011-02-28T05:06:51.706-08:00Introducing - TICA Supreme Grand Champion Musrafy Caledonia Mist of Chantaris<span style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"><span style="color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">Well - after one week - we have finallly managed to compose ourselves and we can't tell you how proud we are to announce that Cali has achieved the ultimate goal -</span><br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);"><span style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">TICA SUPREME GRAND CHAMPION<br /><br /><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">We are absolutely thrilled - and to be honest - it was all very emotional at the NaturallyTICA Show in Elsecar last weekend.The standard of cats was excellent and once again Cali found herself up against 'the big boys' with <span style="color: rgb(51, 102, 255);">Fahlberg Blue Diamond </span>there in his glory - the most fabulous persian and a true 'showman'. On Saturday there were 4 Siberian adults - all amazingly in the Traditional Silver/Smoke Division. Cali took Best of Breed in all Rings. On Sunday there were 2 Siberian adults - although unfortunately the other entry was 'pulled' as he was very upset. I hope that he has recovered now - as it was sad to see him clearly unhappy. I was busy 'running' a kitten for Maria - and for one Final - David had taken Cali to the Ring - I was suddenly told by Fiona that Cali was going to get Best Cat - as the 2nd place had been announced and she was the only cat left! I just rushed to the end Ring and was able to see her being presented - and burst into tears. Thank you to Clint Knapp - judging here in the UK for the very first time - and as I told him afterwards - he is welcome back anytime!! To everyone there, in that Ring - to Maria, Diane, Delsa and Phil. Erwin and Katherina, the 3 Maine Coon owners - thank you for your congratulations! They meant a whole lot. To Stef and Claire - thank you - and Claire - sorry to have gotten you a 'tad' wet with tears! The Final although a Speciality Ring - with 24 cats present - had 9 Finalists - including 3 Maine Coon's. There was one Maine Coon girl and Cali - and the rest of the cats were all male. So - to have achieved Best Cat over those boys - is absolutely wonderful - and I just keep thinking about that day - it was surreal - and something which you don't necessarily think will happen.</span><br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">Cali is now the first Supreme Grand Champion Female Siberian in Western Europe (EW) Region. The first Supreme Grand Champion Female Siberian -<span style="color: rgb(255, 102, 102);"> <span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">Laska Onix Gloria of Musrafy</span> </span>- earned her Title when we were part of Europe North - but there are only two females with this Title in the UK - and its wonderful to have achieved this - after Laska who is Altai's Mum! We are so very proud of our girl - and our heartfelt thanks to Maria Bunina - her breeder - for allowing us the priviledge of owning Cali and for the happiness she brings us each day - She's an uncomplicated cat who is 'laid back' and placid - and a joy to own.</span><br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">Although we are in Scotland and as such - have Isolated Status with TICA - Cali has Supremed with more points than she requires to Supreme in Non-Isolated Status - i.e., she could live anywhere - and would still be Supreme. I think that is important to point out - as I know that many are unhappy with the split of the UK - as I myself are. Unfortunately - we must abide by the Rules of TICA - but we are thrilled her points totals for the 4 Shows she has been at - enable her to have the points required anywhere in the world.</span><br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">At 16 months old - we couldn't have asked for more - and in truth - she has given us more than we'd ever thought possible.</span><br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">Congratulations Cali - you are a star!</span><br /></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span>Chantarishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16864737379521438616noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8467171940226651890.post-11026437332471534032011-02-16T05:56:00.000-08:002011-02-16T06:09:05.037-08:00White Glory<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTTawK7qpRkiTS3wiEicRYbRYs9x490tebv3hUt4OVeiq24etLihol-o26HpwDLhSTMQ7bWa4uZWFWSGrS8RsfUdYJkOsCiQ43GO8_YFszIDMfTchrnPtZaqBh7P-M_8L5JLB6ZyWKVwpV/s1600/PICT5798-1.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 213px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTTawK7qpRkiTS3wiEicRYbRYs9x490tebv3hUt4OVeiq24etLihol-o26HpwDLhSTMQ7bWa4uZWFWSGrS8RsfUdYJkOsCiQ43GO8_YFszIDMfTchrnPtZaqBh7P-M_8L5JLB6ZyWKVwpV/s320/PICT5798-1.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5574288227827689154" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 0, 0);"><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">Photo of Poppy - first thing on Sunday morning - watching exhibitors arrive!</span></span></span><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">Well, belatedly we wanted to update you with our exploits with the White babies at the Newbury Show. YES - we decided to 'bite the bullet' and enter them - and so Poppy, Armando and Salazar duly travelled with Cali to Newbury. They were amazingly good in the car on the journey - but having plenty of room to stretch out and enjoy the passing scenery seemed to help. They loved the hotel, and were totally cool, calm and collected after the journey.<br /><br />So to the show - Saturday morning - arrived early for Vetting In. No problem - and thank you to Karen the Vet for her lovely handling of the kittens and Cali.<br /><br />We found there was another White Siberian kitten entered, a Brown Classic tabby and also a Blue Mackerel Tabby - such a pretty colour! So - we hoped that the showing experience would be good and that they wouldn't be too stressed or upset. Well - Salazar was an absolute idiot - meowing and crying - and wanting to get down on the floor in the Judges Ring - just to get off and play. Armando was a little more relaxed and amendable - and Poppy was just Poppy - doing what the Judge wanted and looking at the Judge and trying to 'curry' favour! Then when back into the 'holding' pen - she would sit and look and stare at the Judge and lift one paw as if to say 'pick me'.<br /><br />We had a really nice weekend, and the kittens results are as follows -<br /><br />Poppy - 2 x Best of Breed and 1 All Breed Final<br />Armando - 4 x Best of Breed and 2 Speciality Finals<br /><br />Salazar - Dunce's Cap - but a prize for being the loudest Siberian at the Show!!<br /><br />Right now - we've no plans to show them - but as with everything - plans can change.<br /><br /><br /></span></span></span>Chantarishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16864737379521438616noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8467171940226651890.post-8229325074979710992011-02-10T04:25:00.000-08:002011-02-10T04:33:11.983-08:00Cali - never ceases to amaze us.<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCCZVDsxAsqgyTtnCbzCD45O-ZWGv-HZvXcNc3KqjxkXWY6gNf4QQAkKTjmcSt_QPpOfbfsBNnb6Y1O9EIarN23ytiglKiHM9wbfwjCmpg2ND66VIKqO5m3ob7yq7wX-x6bnzP_TrPmTR_/s1600/PICT5791-1.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 213px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCCZVDsxAsqgyTtnCbzCD45O-ZWGv-HZvXcNc3KqjxkXWY6gNf4QQAkKTjmcSt_QPpOfbfsBNnb6Y1O9EIarN23ytiglKiHM9wbfwjCmpg2ND66VIKqO5m3ob7yq7wX-x6bnzP_TrPmTR_/s320/PICT5791-1.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5572037952557494050" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:verdana;"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">Well, we took the long trip to Newbury last weekend to the Cattica show. It was lovely to be there once again - as I missed it last year, even though David managed to go with Altai. Great to see old friends, and make some new ones along the way. We had a lovely 3 night stay in the Hilton - and thank the Club very much for negotiating (as usual) a wonderful rate!<br /><br />Cali - did us proud - finalling in 9 out of the 12 Rings. Amazing - given the quality of the cats being shown right now. Some gorgeous persians and especially Fahlberg Blue Diamond of Riascatz (Marie Hill) - the most wonderful cat! Some stunning Maine Coon, Exotics and Bengals of course. Not forgetting Gracie - who we'd not seen in a while - a most gorgeous Turkish Van. Way to go Gracie - Supreme Grand!!<br /><br />Our thanks to Cali's judges, for their care in handling, and for allowing her into their Finals.<br /><br />A quick snap of Cali - first thing Sunday morning - hall pretty much empty - with the exhibitors starting to arrive and Cali wondering what on earth she is doing there - out of bed - ungroomed (as yet) and not exactly 'raring to go'...........<br /></span></span></span></span>Chantarishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16864737379521438616noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8467171940226651890.post-62135998140889661592011-01-27T07:25:00.000-08:002011-01-27T07:31:47.706-08:00Our Poppy!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSTX9nmQoEcErN8AGli-MCSWvqLqpbJFCLkvem6hKdrepbgposoSpmHxy0ewjQHzirA9NRn5IumMW-yQNgXLdgxKiwe6NKvBP3JVZAoN1c2BOakSFz1y1B0gqNIeM7wpIZDqtjV0Oza0zW/s1600/PICT5698-1.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 213px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSTX9nmQoEcErN8AGli-MCSWvqLqpbJFCLkvem6hKdrepbgposoSpmHxy0ewjQHzirA9NRn5IumMW-yQNgXLdgxKiwe6NKvBP3JVZAoN1c2BOakSFz1y1B0gqNIeM7wpIZDqtjV0Oza0zW/s320/PICT5698-1.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5566888698674889282" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">Well, we've been quiet, but have been very busy - and have been tied up with different things both cat and non-cat related. So we thought we would just post and say 'Hi' to everyone and announce that Poppy - Chantaris Poppy Pomfrey - will stay with us here at Chantaris. As our first born Siberian kitten - she is very special - and so it is right that she stays with us. She's a real character - and has the sweetest nature.<br /><br />Here she is Christmas Day - being good - she's not always like that!<br /><br /><br /></span></span></span>Chantarishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16864737379521438616noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8467171940226651890.post-43005557528208399402011-01-05T06:53:00.001-08:002011-01-05T07:02:06.370-08:00So - the Christmas Tree - is for????<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLQ5xtjmJQSuuABfuOYK2Xml_zqCU3dEzs6VvWIPlZFrnr7bBHorkYNPnmr03x5NVsMxL9YF0t3MZHmwrs379Amgv3j5KeubMUlyuLksOT5X8P0mbs0uoDqwyETstNtA_c5pl4wclKmOiu/s1600/PICT5773-1.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 213px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLQ5xtjmJQSuuABfuOYK2Xml_zqCU3dEzs6VvWIPlZFrnr7bBHorkYNPnmr03x5NVsMxL9YF0t3MZHmwrs379Amgv3j5KeubMUlyuLksOT5X8P0mbs0uoDqwyETstNtA_c5pl4wclKmOiu/s320/PICT5773-1.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5558716920079986466" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVb_srT56z87XYpoyCsZZ-xRwQs9W19DQaFQx0tErss3yBzu3dZLplYn2sbpA8zXFTP7UL4yW9ye_t4IU86KI3GkuwIvTEEV01mQMiKPFZz2usbIwr1eHEQBAbEeVQLZZuo2ebRbWIFA-e/s1600/PICT5774-1.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 213px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVb_srT56z87XYpoyCsZZ-xRwQs9W19DQaFQx0tErss3yBzu3dZLplYn2sbpA8zXFTP7UL4yW9ye_t4IU86KI3GkuwIvTEEV01mQMiKPFZz2usbIwr1eHEQBAbEeVQLZZuo2ebRbWIFA-e/s320/PICT5774-1.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5558716913022272626" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgH1UcjvkbL65TC8BI8R3BPnTlN7HYDFB-oY3OtlTa3NTwAj5kbvcUydMUPtoHEme4Xwyoy4vPVwxa2ideMNAILtCRCLuDWEjWAXHGlXweLvKhGzhTpCA_0bpT4s88R07TJ7Nt3pThAlg0F/s1600/PICT5758-1.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 213px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgH1UcjvkbL65TC8BI8R3BPnTlN7HYDFB-oY3OtlTa3NTwAj5kbvcUydMUPtoHEme4Xwyoy4vPVwxa2ideMNAILtCRCLuDWEjWAXHGlXweLvKhGzhTpCA_0bpT4s88R07TJ7Nt3pThAlg0F/s320/PICT5758-1.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5558716905301494546" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6UroUvxgq8Ai3bdxvZ-9ClBB1BY0I0LlNojbzdqAN6MUJ-Jcx_I3nIVoB1bbWxeSl-I9cs7vO-2N3DZPnPIT2l4w81hLJfA-_mcZdXF-MP5krJtKVXnkGm9QVLPZ7jUO2Xppw7FtDYme1/s1600/PICT5751-1.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 213px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6UroUvxgq8Ai3bdxvZ-9ClBB1BY0I0LlNojbzdqAN6MUJ-Jcx_I3nIVoB1bbWxeSl-I9cs7vO-2N3DZPnPIT2l4w81hLJfA-_mcZdXF-MP5krJtKVXnkGm9QVLPZ7jUO2Xppw7FtDYme1/s320/PICT5751-1.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5558716899144453330" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">Well, I know we all have our own kinds of Christmas tree, and we all decorate them differently, and have different 'takes' on how best to dress them - but the Hogwarts decided that they'd add a little somethiing to our tree this year - the results are.............well - you'll see for yourself.<br /><br />Just to add - there was no power available when these photos were being taken - and absolutely NO Christmas trees were harmed in the taking of these photos!! Well - ok - it was rather wrecked - but then again - isn't that what having kittens is all about - the fun and the mayhem which ensues!!!<br /></span></span></span>Chantarishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16864737379521438616noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8467171940226651890.post-66102386638006755022011-01-02T06:56:00.000-08:002011-01-02T06:57:08.063-08:00Happy New Year<div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);"><span style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;">Happy New Year<br />Best wishes for a Happy, Healthy and Successful 2011<br /><br />We wish all of our friends and visitors<br />'A The Best'!!<br /></span></span></span></span></div>Chantarishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16864737379521438616noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8467171940226651890.post-47926499083892383322010-12-24T13:03:00.001-08:002010-12-24T13:06:09.398-08:00Merry Christmas - from Chantaris<span style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;">We would just like to wish all of our friends both here and overseas, along with the many visitors to our Blog -<br /><span style="font-size:180%;"><br /></span></span></span><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size:180%;"><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0); font-weight: bold; font-family: verdana;">MERRY CHRISTMAS </span><span style="font-family: verdana; font-weight: bold;"></span></span><br /><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;">Our very best wishes to each and every one of you. </span></span><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;"></span><br /></div><span style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;"></span></span></div>Chantarishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16864737379521438616noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8467171940226651890.post-15893387596125825372010-12-15T04:35:00.000-08:002011-01-02T06:55:10.641-08:00Spoticat Show -<span style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">Well, the weather was kind and we made the trip to Coventry for the Spoticat Show at the weekend. It was lovely to catch up with old friends, have some fun and enjoy the show. There were some fabulous cats, kittens, alters and household pets. Lovely to see some judges we've not seen for a while, and as always, very interesting to hear their comments on the cats - of all breeds.<br /><br />Adult cat count was high - and we took Cali along as she is such a sweetie and nothing phases her. We didn't expect much, given the count - and are absolutely delighted to say that Cali is now -<br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">QUADRUPLE GRAND CHAMPION MUSRAFY CALEDONIA MIST OF CHANTARIS.</span><br /><br />We are so very proud of her - her placings in the Finals were fabulous -<br /><br />Her results -<br /><br />2nd All Breed - Odette Lamoureux<br />4th All Breed - Odette Lamoureux<br />4th All Breed - Tomoko Vlach<br />5th All Breed - Franceska Gagern<br />5th All Breed - Tomoko Vlach<br />9th All Breed - Aline Noel Garel (TICA Judge of the Year)<br />5th Speciality - Philippa Holmes<br /><br />We would like to thank the Spoticat Show team for a lovely show - the Christmas show is always lovely.Glad though that we didn't stay in the Show Hotel - but then............that's another story!!! Oh - and the food on the Friday night at the show hall - Fish and Chips for £3.50 - trust me - it was a bargain!!! Thanks to Gill and to Phil - I imagine the 'Chippy' had convulsions when they got the phone order - I think it must have made their night!<br /><br />Thanks to all our friends - you all know who you are :)<br /><br /></span></span>Chantarishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16864737379521438616noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8467171940226651890.post-56657724626364190782010-12-05T05:51:00.000-08:002010-12-05T06:00:45.162-08:00New Photos of the Hogwarts!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLNr5nqMQJlsRsKgKi2zyJyKeFBjwMYgFeq3m37mv7N0xqec9t626Id6AAkQda0CGMJ5LHfQpvz9Wmh5xpYIjEXbfYogEJVT3wra-gjxlKqg0mGvfa3VbTsvrq26b9qn2MRRi50_7_12vP/s1600/PICT5604-1.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 213px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLNr5nqMQJlsRsKgKi2zyJyKeFBjwMYgFeq3m37mv7N0xqec9t626Id6AAkQda0CGMJ5LHfQpvz9Wmh5xpYIjEXbfYogEJVT3wra-gjxlKqg0mGvfa3VbTsvrq26b9qn2MRRi50_7_12vP/s320/PICT5604-1.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5547197027432084306" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 204, 204);"><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;">Chantaris Poppy Pomfrey</span></span><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFG_pLVtRMcIo45vT2cZOM3I-jz4o0JYkZEanDboUzPa6bMMLYTEFRuP-AKphbl1rNlEs6L3OW5ULZmL4qwnlNKbv1iqvMlKRYSx-dYKML4trg5tFq_zOsb61d6Q2F7Qe6jDXVMh-KtkaE/s1600/PICT5596-1.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 213px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFG_pLVtRMcIo45vT2cZOM3I-jz4o0JYkZEanDboUzPa6bMMLYTEFRuP-AKphbl1rNlEs6L3OW5ULZmL4qwnlNKbv1iqvMlKRYSx-dYKML4trg5tFq_zOsb61d6Q2F7Qe6jDXVMh-KtkaE/s320/PICT5596-1.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5547197023011541874" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(51, 255, 255);"><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;">Chantaris Armando Dippet</span></span><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhiXL46CqbIpO7oQmRZF4TlcS7ZUthH6xU4DYou3maGh3w8siHWNjl9eaSTZa3IIy5XaCSkA01p2jo1PUcX4kOBKFkGuOMcJOig8KBi1w8GfgxwNRiAOUUMHL0Q07jG7fSOAYrQT04dNOvs/s1600/PICT5591-1.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 213px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhiXL46CqbIpO7oQmRZF4TlcS7ZUthH6xU4DYou3maGh3w8siHWNjl9eaSTZa3IIy5XaCSkA01p2jo1PUcX4kOBKFkGuOMcJOig8KBi1w8GfgxwNRiAOUUMHL0Q07jG7fSOAYrQT04dNOvs/s320/PICT5591-1.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5547197013881090466" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(51, 255, 255);"><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;">Chantaris Horace Slughorn</span></span><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmJx62KTtXJlwoH1nA8KPPyK2zaa6QFW1fi1TffFr8rEthfq0XltaUb7F7WFH1xOTuwVWodCCgceox1FjrSmS-fNLQCAHg8YbzKUN90fHyrd-5lP9CNG7m9mj1xnCAeTmC-CTR7MI8GBKA/s1600/PICT5587-1.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 213px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmJx62KTtXJlwoH1nA8KPPyK2zaa6QFW1fi1TffFr8rEthfq0XltaUb7F7WFH1xOTuwVWodCCgceox1FjrSmS-fNLQCAHg8YbzKUN90fHyrd-5lP9CNG7m9mj1xnCAeTmC-CTR7MI8GBKA/s320/PICT5587-1.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5547197016653160306" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(51, 255, 255);"><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;">Chantaris Salazar Slytherin</span></span><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAu-sSgif1cd0p5pAI1rqkPf1vFRrSovDRVPzCT-5IJo4-ZIdHvh2UmSkehJcZw2XcOQPGXsBlClxO60Ozm8szoX9qMOv9uB4pKPtnlkmqU6r-vctyBckuxvzsyi92X07RaqSA3qq2YToV/s1600/PICT5582-1.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 213px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAu-sSgif1cd0p5pAI1rqkPf1vFRrSovDRVPzCT-5IJo4-ZIdHvh2UmSkehJcZw2XcOQPGXsBlClxO60Ozm8szoX9qMOv9uB4pKPtnlkmqU6r-vctyBckuxvzsyi92X07RaqSA3qq2YToV/s320/PICT5582-1.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5547197010476430194" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;"><span style="color: rgb(255, 204, 204);">Chantaris Aurora Sinistra</span><br /><br /></span></span><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Well, we have some updated photos of the Hogwarts - never easy to capture - but managed to get some photos the other day. They are growing really well, and are complete little devils. They are having lots and lots of fun, and enjoyed watching the snowflakes as they fell! They are now 9 weeks old - so 'into' everything - and loving every minute of it. They sleep on our bed - and are remarkably content - however Horace likes to waken you in the morning - combing your hair. I think he has ambitions of being a 'Teasy Weasy' hairdresser!<br /><br />We plan to try and get some 'festive' photos of them - in the next couple of weeks - but in the meantime - here they are .........................<br /></span></span>Chantarishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16864737379521438616noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8467171940226651890.post-40603695479340469702010-12-02T07:07:00.001-08:002010-12-02T07:11:03.601-08:00Ataman - found snow!!!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgesxJrN1Zd1tRvz2Nx0NOBpQk6oAmIrnQ1YYLEBQweApKJINoW_4tPCvFp1yg-X9UW7-z5EswNsbBjz_oUwodqQXYL4lkuYHVAfyLniIW8W0HYVkHKUD3IN1FHi6xVWShE-f9eLpeaKSqM/s1600/PICT5564-1.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 213px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgesxJrN1Zd1tRvz2Nx0NOBpQk6oAmIrnQ1YYLEBQweApKJINoW_4tPCvFp1yg-X9UW7-z5EswNsbBjz_oUwodqQXYL4lkuYHVAfyLniIW8W0HYVkHKUD3IN1FHi6xVWShE-f9eLpeaKSqM/s320/PICT5564-1.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5546102450438863698" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6fmcTppNV68G45vi8gdrRgMZTt4pXgpt9e4S_qsL2f_IRknr_HCUrlqIcBWOjfAIVMxiHnXh2niaeEw_HfAtHX0MJkpJjGcTdd-Wjezn4j_tQT9pq53axIdNBA32BPYu6AJAEdAPrTqun/s1600/PICT5559-1.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 213px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6fmcTppNV68G45vi8gdrRgMZTt4pXgpt9e4S_qsL2f_IRknr_HCUrlqIcBWOjfAIVMxiHnXh2niaeEw_HfAtHX0MJkpJjGcTdd-Wjezn4j_tQT9pq53axIdNBA32BPYu6AJAEdAPrTqun/s320/PICT5559-1.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5546102446806508706" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTMHPpxwJ1gesHgWAhd-nfidbC57KefHz0ohm-fmRUtrqng-ELb3FmgmvD78-MQhW5X9X5MDzTx5HcqxCe5xM4ya-8_tAC3CtqwSZIpHlKaJAq6zNBGgTJryJwPkO-8PGqMwWDHJBeYXrW/s1600/PICT5551-1.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 213px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTMHPpxwJ1gesHgWAhd-nfidbC57KefHz0ohm-fmRUtrqng-ELb3FmgmvD78-MQhW5X9X5MDzTx5HcqxCe5xM4ya-8_tAC3CtqwSZIpHlKaJAq6zNBGgTJryJwPkO-8PGqMwWDHJBeYXrW/s320/PICT5551-1.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5546102438785434354" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">Well, we have had a huge amount of snow over the past few days - and so Ataman has been most interested to see what 'real' snow is like - He absolutely loved it - and was purring and purring so loudly - We managed to snap some photos - so here he is - 'The Snow Boy'!<br /></span></span>Chantarishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16864737379521438616noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8467171940226651890.post-43000885658642308672010-11-25T07:43:00.000-08:002010-11-25T07:49:41.938-08:00Some updates on the Hogwarts!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWwXNgiTbYDuQBMvqs5GLSrArnp0q0TFAWRseiZ2_Rz7zdnWdeTdCe2HyFNoF68jvFPgYbxHQ46hW2REW8xMlUlFHfZZQtpvVgmFfZSBy8IwhM2Q5FbizJwXQ1m3bVAYX85BKiqaQKPREV/s1600/PICT5530-1.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 213px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWwXNgiTbYDuQBMvqs5GLSrArnp0q0TFAWRseiZ2_Rz7zdnWdeTdCe2HyFNoF68jvFPgYbxHQ46hW2REW8xMlUlFHfZZQtpvVgmFfZSBy8IwhM2Q5FbizJwXQ1m3bVAYX85BKiqaQKPREV/s320/PICT5530-1.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5543514981761309890" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Well, the kittens are growing and expanding their repertoire of what mischief they can get up to. Its funny to watch their antics and to wonder what they'll do next. They are all very much in favour of sleeping on our bed, and its interesting to suddenly wake up with a furry face purring in your own face. We are having such fun!<br /><br />We've managed to snap - and I mean literally snap a few shots - as staying still for any length of time is something they aren't keen on - other than when they are asleep.<br /><br />So - here you are - our photo which shows Horace giving us a right 'ticking off'!!<br /></span></span>Chantarishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16864737379521438616noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8467171940226651890.post-56536259730580138642010-11-16T01:26:00.000-08:002010-11-16T01:32:48.151-08:00A 'Double Grand' time at Elsecar!<span style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;">Well, for the first time - I ventured to a TICA show on my own. Travelling with Cali - to Elsecar, for the Two Day - NaturallyTICA show. It was lovely to be back, not having shown since early April this year.<br /><br />For Cali, it was strange - as she had no cat company - but we had a nice time in the hotel, and she enjoyed her trip.<br /><br />We'd like to thank the Show Team, Delsa, Michael and Katherine, plus numerous other helpers. Also, thanks to fellow exhibitors for 'taking the preverbial' and insisting that I was a NEW exhibitor! To the Judges - our thanks, it was nice to see Connie Webb back and also the Hammonds - as its some considerable time since they visited the UK. Robin Sessler and Lisa Dickie are always very informative, and Eduardo Borras is a Judge who likes to have fun.<br /><br />Cali enjoyed the show, and came home a Double Grand Champion - so we'd like to thank everyone - our Black Silver Spotted girl is now -<br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">Double Grand Champion Musrafy Caledonia Mist of Chantaris</span>.<br /><br /><br /></span></span>Chantarishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16864737379521438616noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8467171940226651890.post-44484119590038783592010-11-16T01:22:00.000-08:002010-11-16T01:26:03.261-08:00Kitten update!<span style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;">Well, no new photos over the weekend, as I was away - and the kittens were in the safe hands of their 'Daddy' David! By the time I came back, they had been introduced to raw beef (they'd already been enjoying rabbit), and were tearing all over the bed! So - now we have 5 hooligans clambering all over - and you are suddenly aware of a small furry face in your face! Its lovely actually - and they are SO funny.<br /><br />Hopefully we'll have updated photos this coming weekend. I'm not a fan of photography - so leave it to David.<br /><br />Currently the kittens are under observation - we have a Waiting List - but as usual - if you would like to enquire - please do so via our website.<br /><br /><br /></span></span>Chantarishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16864737379521438616noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8467171940226651890.post-62287925208328637572010-11-08T04:44:00.000-08:002010-11-08T04:58:37.626-08:00New photos - 5 weeks old!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9IRrM3Y41WO0tGYj6X1_be5ltJYTwMaRZ7Owl-Ga15tmShILJkz7CptLBhM4Jt6pehUKDLdkuvJh5-d5ATNIHjF7tN8Lii8L31sHMPAKNHvlL6fd4AA5XEWgoXUStUTDgOf7rYdBZo91I/s1600/PICT5502-1.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9IRrM3Y41WO0tGYj6X1_be5ltJYTwMaRZ7Owl-Ga15tmShILJkz7CptLBhM4Jt6pehUKDLdkuvJh5-d5ATNIHjF7tN8Lii8L31sHMPAKNHvlL6fd4AA5XEWgoXUStUTDgOf7rYdBZo91I/s320/PICT5502-1.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5537162028569118578" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="color: rgb(51, 255, 255);"><span style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">Chantaris Salazar Slytherin - 5 weeks old</span></span></span><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhaFFOUeNzbKHw6LIUau-yR0UZjsaMTG2jRFm2aINk75udqTnX1kHPJ7jFmPVMjtQhcWuUU4cAbuoyBMhFFz6yIMHrBO7BlPEfptbBTA0i__7i9ClPlZpUwMkoE8rIo9q5I1Ucg1JJ8waIK/s1600/PICT5501-1.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhaFFOUeNzbKHw6LIUau-yR0UZjsaMTG2jRFm2aINk75udqTnX1kHPJ7jFmPVMjtQhcWuUU4cAbuoyBMhFFz6yIMHrBO7BlPEfptbBTA0i__7i9ClPlZpUwMkoE8rIo9q5I1Ucg1JJ8waIK/s320/PICT5501-1.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5537161359629115394" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="color: rgb(102, 255, 255);"><span style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">Chantaris Horace Slughorn - 5 weeks old</span></span></span><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8Uz1BHtOCTqFhPo50EGb2WbSf8DwQ5RUZJDBG3sqn9t8_9FvoAz8Czzg5MZ1WIJrKMwO5phuilYIiwI_tasTyJGXZPmL-O1v2Qfmr13_2y6RFU8IORu0CqXzh-3E6hjY_QFKYpLzwn6g_/s1600/PICT5508-1.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8Uz1BHtOCTqFhPo50EGb2WbSf8DwQ5RUZJDBG3sqn9t8_9FvoAz8Czzg5MZ1WIJrKMwO5phuilYIiwI_tasTyJGXZPmL-O1v2Qfmr13_2y6RFU8IORu0CqXzh-3E6hjY_QFKYpLzwn6g_/s320/PICT5508-1.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5537160999141418322" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"><span style="color: rgb(255, 204, 204);">Chantaris Aurora Sinistra - 5 weeks old</span></span></span><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNQY0FsECaKd1GUhmnygKY0ELBsGsdJWSXFBIwn81hWV0LdH4jOahCzL_XD9b-ov2R1WmMcEnfTJcn4mg9bwF36zp8QBnsOx3jesdEnQ4Nh4EvoeF76971vId7Nx_VBflcWjnGaw_9fn-E/s1600/PICT5515-1.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNQY0FsECaKd1GUhmnygKY0ELBsGsdJWSXFBIwn81hWV0LdH4jOahCzL_XD9b-ov2R1WmMcEnfTJcn4mg9bwF36zp8QBnsOx3jesdEnQ4Nh4EvoeF76971vId7Nx_VBflcWjnGaw_9fn-E/s320/PICT5515-1.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5537160986973438098" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="color: rgb(51, 255, 255);"><span style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">Chantaris Armando Dippet - 5 weeks old</span></span></span><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPaOc22Pd4GzROuFZdn-tmz08A7r1Ylw816gmwG6Keqdj3iKjyCwj629tTUt2Yw1se65UG8vfcu6Noyq2gG7g8u51xeljeuSVh20dfvhu7POP2gbLOLRJXqMehbNMYdl9iqI5l_Fp5a5qp/s1600/PICT5517-1.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPaOc22Pd4GzROuFZdn-tmz08A7r1Ylw816gmwG6Keqdj3iKjyCwj629tTUt2Yw1se65UG8vfcu6Noyq2gG7g8u51xeljeuSVh20dfvhu7POP2gbLOLRJXqMehbNMYdl9iqI5l_Fp5a5qp/s320/PICT5517-1.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5537160978907499170" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="color: rgb(255, 204, 204);"><span style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">Chantaris Poppy Pompfrey - 5 weeks old</span></span></span><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">So here we are - 5 weeks old - and our Mum says that we are 'little monsters'. NEVER!!!<br /><br />Difficult for us to stay still for long enough to have our photos done - we like to be very naughty - and 'mess around'!!<br /><br />Poppy was having a 'bad hair day', and we laughed at her............she does that - she messes round SO much - and is very naughty getting into things she ought not to - we think she probably needs some kind of special brush to help that hair! We're all enjoying our solid food, Royal Canin wet and dry and our raw food too! Poppy much prefers her RC Veterinary Weaning - thats her favourite, Armando and Salazar - they don't mind - they prefer wet and raw - Aurora - she likes wet and raw too - and Horace - he's naughty - he prefers raw!<br /><br />We like the litter trays - they are great fun - OK - we know what they are for - but they are fun to play and dig in too!<br /><br />So - here we are - 5 weeks................<br /></span></span>Chantarishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16864737379521438616noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8467171940226651890.post-26043632320673783712010-11-05T05:04:00.000-07:002010-11-05T05:10:35.756-07:00Our Litter are Named - Chantaris are at Hogwarts!<span style="color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"><span style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"><span style="color: rgb(51, 255, 255);">Well, we didn't manage to get photos over the weekend, but hopefully will do over this coming weekend.<br /><br />We have now named the litter - and this litter is our Hogwarts 2010 Litter.<br /><br />We decided on this as the author of Harry Potter is of course J K Rowley and as she is of course Scottish (Edinburgh) - we are not a 'stone's throw' away - and so as our kittens are Scottish - we thought it apt that they become Harry Potter kittens - and so they are named after Hogwarts staff members - and our first Chantaris litter are - we feel - quite 'Magical'.<br /><br />We've now added their names to their photos.<br /><br /><br /></span></span></span></span>Chantarishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16864737379521438616noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8467171940226651890.post-8147491169444365902010-10-27T03:27:00.000-07:002010-11-05T05:15:50.706-07:00Chantaris Kittens - 3 weeks old - belated update!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0U_yP9DKsgbiehxGzH3FBK9EAdNq80l7KOQX4gefMmxJhJV5ZrRRSnyGspvmitFc3RIR0CJaatHV7zsW0UgJBEBGZt3nqRcU2rbavPdMfx5dLsxALwDf0Nfp0J415R8m3JuaDWIHTp-5O/s1600/PICT5492-1.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0U_yP9DKsgbiehxGzH3FBK9EAdNq80l7KOQX4gefMmxJhJV5ZrRRSnyGspvmitFc3RIR0CJaatHV7zsW0UgJBEBGZt3nqRcU2rbavPdMfx5dLsxALwDf0Nfp0J415R8m3JuaDWIHTp-5O/s320/PICT5492-1.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5532674299681563394" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"><span style="font-size:130%;">Chantaris Aurora Sinistra </span><br />named after the Professor of Astonomy at<br />Hogwarts. She has her head in the clouds!<br /></span></span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTm5-hf2NBE1ssw3PsAefN6BlVB7cZgH0aGQ6sEuR6u3cVvUpXqj12ZciSe-K5hcJYa6yj61ufpzCPEj51XfwiM_rFUApwriCOair4YiIjuf8JYvtNTQDW3dxclIadcRXumD7KNTV-fCvd/s1600/PICT5489-1.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTm5-hf2NBE1ssw3PsAefN6BlVB7cZgH0aGQ6sEuR6u3cVvUpXqj12ZciSe-K5hcJYa6yj61ufpzCPEj51XfwiM_rFUApwriCOair4YiIjuf8JYvtNTQDW3dxclIadcRXumD7KNTV-fCvd/s320/PICT5489-1.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5532673410192836546" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"><span style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-size:130%;">Chantaris Salazar Slytherin </span><br />Named after the Co-Founder of Hogwarts.<br />He's bossy!<br /></span></span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsz3Mg_vULY_uLZnlA21GD5VHm6S9MknFZLGvNDXSZ404rUjlU2LZ-tadc2Qh42iYZ6hJR-wQ-Z9qehLMv_klVyXR-6qK2S6b9fid4wq4Yu6bcR6BqcaSmd0uMX46amTohO1CE-PhNJ6hX/s1600/PICT5486-1.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 213px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsz3Mg_vULY_uLZnlA21GD5VHm6S9MknFZLGvNDXSZ404rUjlU2LZ-tadc2Qh42iYZ6hJR-wQ-Z9qehLMv_klVyXR-6qK2S6b9fid4wq4Yu6bcR6BqcaSmd0uMX46amTohO1CE-PhNJ6hX/s320/PICT5486-1.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5532673409050277554" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"><span style="font-size:130%;">Chantaris Armando Dippet</span><br />Named after a one-time Headmaster of<br />Hogwarts. He's bossy!<br /></span></span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLC63YGg6o80x_Gx6S3G-GBetxZuRetx599IFOoYw7BhC2e_qKgICLQedYmtGjpHuJg0qBOoMeULmiM2XE2HewItO4NQ2-MRe4iHsxYXSxkVGbQziVU_sey7_lNXbcnIpSvhCyISG_6Q3x/s1600/PICT5483-1.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLC63YGg6o80x_Gx6S3G-GBetxZuRetx599IFOoYw7BhC2e_qKgICLQedYmtGjpHuJg0qBOoMeULmiM2XE2HewItO4NQ2-MRe4iHsxYXSxkVGbQziVU_sey7_lNXbcnIpSvhCyISG_6Q3x/s320/PICT5483-1.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5532673401632480306" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"><span style="font-size:130%;">Chantaris Poppy Pomfrey</span><br />Named after Hogwarts School Nurse - she's<br />a true carer!<br /></span></span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNo0qHEmQ6GmfTU3Wq0joI-fnlo9xQDfqASdHHCKDEgmgJ11dVgr34FWk937_ROiwrcHOl_T5oo3rWuzbYI-EUUC1hg7knQWzzP5Kt_bWRD_Rtqhkze2z7lXZTi1ICjBEwHXlqfBUX70e7/s1600/PICT5471-1.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNo0qHEmQ6GmfTU3Wq0joI-fnlo9xQDfqASdHHCKDEgmgJ11dVgr34FWk937_ROiwrcHOl_T5oo3rWuzbYI-EUUC1hg7knQWzzP5Kt_bWRD_Rtqhkze2z7lXZTi1ICjBEwHXlqfBUX70e7/s320/PICT5471-1.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5532673399571864498" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"><span style="font-size:130%;">Chantaris Horace Slughorn</span><br />Named after the Potions Professor at Hogwarts.<br />His name is apt he's a 'hungry' Horace!<br /></span></span><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">Well, the kittens were 3 weeks old on Friday 22 October - and so we have new photos of them. Its difficult to get them to stay still! They are all doing really well - they did have a Vet Health check last week - and the Vet is very happy with all of them and with Darya - who had of course gained a lot of weight prior to the birth - but has kept her condition really well, and is heavier now than she was and is looking pretty good considering she is caring for these 5 hooligans! Right now - weights are between 424 and 550 grams - the smallest two being the girls, but they are still a good size/weight - and we are more than happy with their development.<br /><br />We are still deciding on names - not easy - but hopefully although they have their little 'nicknames' they will have their 'proper' names very, very soon!<br /><br /></span></span><span style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">So - here are some photos -</span></span><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"><br /></span></span>Chantarishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16864737379521438616noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8467171940226651890.post-12838899673409088382010-10-17T05:05:00.001-07:002010-10-17T05:07:53.568-07:00More Photos ................<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9ntjRH-35Jh4ncRLhkwKFmhocwdib7Vts7eD519OR6GxQE9p-_FZG4VBaHQ3XfKX0oM1ocXBbdZ4NmM8gxjqv_7ynErue4bzbAE8F3JcCw65fxj0lYyUV87kdMaFzsuElMpzTlKIQ2QMC/s1600/PICT5455-1.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; 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width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUzep8fCQJxm9WVJOJMLcwSHpSKVnO06GI8G8_LhWKHYwAQ1KulU9UWp71wGXshtphBivVLQ9VYJ6aU3QQWDuA-9UfnTfjbqmgLGFNLF11qE6J3GbqUzRecjr4N_uaO5rNoAL-2LCXT_nY/s320/PICT5451-1.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5528985496685777634" border="0" /></a>Chantarishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16864737379521438616noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8467171940226651890.post-7476416408819110292010-10-17T04:57:00.000-07:002010-10-17T05:04:41.598-07:00Chantaris kittens - 2 weeks old - and Photo Debut!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjE8q-kjIbGmf4vtbTOJWM8s8GUxuEgcK508D2DuYvzG4BhbQD8NneoR_JbnkTRpkOvSwqJGkNygJ_UGgt8OaOvIqspR_fuf8aYXSevzmUFyK7vI973oTYqVD2xvWkoC7DQLPmfxC62DD4i/s1600/PICT5450-1.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjE8q-kjIbGmf4vtbTOJWM8s8GUxuEgcK508D2DuYvzG4BhbQD8NneoR_JbnkTRpkOvSwqJGkNygJ_UGgt8OaOvIqspR_fuf8aYXSevzmUFyK7vI973oTYqVD2xvWkoC7DQLPmfxC62DD4i/s320/PICT5450-1.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5528984618110864322" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBo50j7vu1ITaXOs-qc4rOqEJ446YTB3-1IKt0XyiEtB95cF82pLwlmuO1CRiDz2986bRJKbprzbop5J8U0QHSonb-xfSmF77JfWERv-GVPCsdzEjS6snaPmwAyZsMyWt8UrVS_SWQ9B21/s1600/PICT5449-1.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; 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Now - at 2 weeks old, we have all kittens between 300 and 360 grams. So - we are very happy with their progress, and very proud of Mum, Darya - who has been absolutely fabulous with her babies -<br /><br />Here they are - will hope to update the photos on a weekly basis - providing we can keep them still for long enough!<br /><br />Thanks to everyone for their best wishes, its always lovely to hear from ALL of you.<br /><br /></span></span>Chantarishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16864737379521438616noreply@blogger.com0