Photo by Theresa Fouche
Photo by Sarah Thexton
ABYSSINIAN BREEDERS: |
BENGAL BREEDERS: |
Abymoon Cattery: |
| Glimmermere Cattery: Lilian from Gauteng – 083 634 4661; lilian@bengals.co.za; www.bengals.co.za Glitterkatz Cattery: Dr Wally Fogarty from Gauteng – 044 6981794; 082 404 4222; wallyf@worldonline.co.za Soulmates Cattery: Marilyn Schramm from Gauteng – (011) 965 6101; 082 781 3374; malcher@iafrica.com; http://ragdollcatsouthafrica.homestead.com |
Photo by Irene McCullagh
The Birman’s personality is gentle, active and playful but quite unobtrusive if you are busy with other things. They are large cats with medium to long silky hair with a heavy ruff around their necks. The cat is considered to be “pointed”, has deep blue eyes and white feet which are its main characteristic. Featured: in Issue 21, 45 |
Photo by Ronnie Magic
BIRMAN BREEDERS: |
BRITISH SHORTHAIR BREEDERS: |
| Classicats: Jeanne le Roux from Cape Town – 021 976 7004; 082498 5609; jeanne@leroux.cc Diva's Cattery: Willie Straus from Gauteng – (012) 734 0196; 082 563 4527; crazycats@intekom.co.za Nooitgedacht Birmans: Sandy Gunst from Cape Town – 023 347 6115; 082 619 0466; sgunst@mweb.co.za Turiska Cattery: Mariska from KZN – 032 946 0653; 083 651 5227; mariska@turkishvan.co.za; www.turkishvan.co.za |
| Diva's Cattery: Willie Straus from Gauteng – (012) 734 0196; 082 563 4527; crazycats@intekom.co.za Feline Magic: Fatima Bala from Boksburg – (011) 894 2649; 082 707 5773; persiacattery@uol.co.za; www.felinemagic.co.za Newhaven British Shorthairs: Sheila Hansen from KwaZulu Natal – 072 616 2872; sheilahansen@mweb.co.za Pippins Cattery: Philippa Gilmour from Gauteng – 072 279 2335; 075 448 9756; 082 575 9963 |
Photo by Theresa Fouche
Although a medium sized cat they are often described as “bricks wrapped in silk”. They love being with people and have been known to shadow their owners from room to room. They are extroverts, very intelligent and have strong personalities. Featured: in Issue 16, 44, 64 |
Photo by Irene McCullagh
These cats are known for their sparkling look which they derive from a pure white undercoat tipped with blue or black. Well-known for their “make-up” they have very large, round expressive eyes which are outlined in black. Featured: in Issue 14, 59 |
BURMESE BREEDERS: |
CHINCHILLA BREEDERS: |
Beaucoat Burmese: |
| Catanova Cattery: Vicki Jacob from Gauteng – (011) 849 0754, 082 465 5674, vickij@iburst.co.za Isalu Cattery: Nielu from Pretoria – 012 460 2922; 082 972 5116; 079 692 6686; isalu@telkomsa.net; www.persiankittens.co.za Jalbertus Cattery: Stuart Marsh, 0827750132, stuart@busbyhouse.com, Charles Pretorius, 0725280460, cap0604@gmail.com and Helen van Schoor, 0824119583, helenvanschoor@webmail.co.za. website : www.jalbertus.com Purrland Cattery: Issie Venter from Gauteng – (011) 316 1667; 082 451 5578; issie.venter@gmail.com Royalpaws Persians: Annatjie from Middelburg – 013 245 3547; 082 299 4243; annatjie@royalpaws.co.za; www.royalpaws.co.za Stardust Cattery : Cheryl Badenhorst from East London – (043) 643 4024; 082 883 4582; gnb@iafrica.com |
Photo by Laura Keyser
Cornish Rexes are affectionate and people oriented. They are very active and love to play, their play usually being very inventive and acrobatic. Their most outstanding feature is their short, soft wavy coat and very large ears. It has been said that as a result of their high level of activity they require large amounts of “fuel”, but do not overfeed. Featured: in Issue 22 , 50 |
Photo by Ronnie Magic
The Devon Rex has a mad-cap personality and a very nimble mind. They have a pixie-face and bat-like ears with a short coat which has downy fur with curls and ripples. They are affectionate and sensitive and well suited to being indoor cats. Featured: in Issue 41 |
CORNISH REX BREEDERS: |
DEVON REX BREEDERS: |
Kisamee: |
Soulmates Cattery: Marilyn Schramm from Gauteng – (011) 965 6101; |
Photo by Irene McCullagh
This breed is also known as the Persian in pyjamas. They have exactly the same features as the Persian except that they have a thick, dense, plush and short coat. Exotics are sweet and loving and slightly more lively than their Persian ancestors. They are extremely affectionate and very loyal. Featured: in Issue 38, 63 |
Photo by Ronnie Magic
Maine Coons are medium coated cats. They are often called “the gentle giants” of the cat fancy. They are one of the largest breeds where the males can range between 6 and 10kg. Extremely gentle they are loyal pets and very sociable. Featured: in Issue 23, 58 |
EXOTIC BREEDERS: |
MAINE COON BREEDERS: |
| L'Exquisite Cattery: Brenda from Pretoria 083 448 4366, neukircher@lawcircle.co.za Tintagel Cattery: Ros Chapman from Benoni – (011) 849 9829; 084 787 2530; virgins@mweb.co.za |
Brennan's Maine Coons: |
Photo by Theresa Fouche
The Dachshund of the cat world! Munchkins have the general look of a domestic cat but with unusually short legs. They come in short as well as semi-longhair coat lengths. Despite their short legs they are agile, fast runners and keen climbers. They have wonderful kittenish, outgoing and playful natures. Featured: in Issue 19, 59 |
Photo by Theresa Fouche
They are large cats with a so-called foxy look to their faces and are affectionately known as “Wegies”. They make wonderful companions. The wegie is a kind, gentle and loving cat, very patient and extremely good with people. Featured: in Issue 17, 51 |
MUNCHKIN BREEDERS: |
NORWEGIAN FOREST CAT BREEDERS: |
Theani Cattery: |
Turiska Cattery: |
Photo by Ronnie Magic
Known as “the racehorse” of the cat fancy, this breed has a very colourful personality. They are extremely boisterous and loving and make wonderful companions. They are curious and intelligent, playful, spirited and loyal. Featured: in Issue 39, 65 |
Photo by Theresa Fouche
Known for their sweet expressions and long flowing coats, they have sweet, gentle and loving natures and thrive on a lot of attention. They are ideally suited for an indoor and protected environment because of their Featured: in Issue 14, 29 53 |
ORIENTAL BREEDERS: |
PERSIAN BREEDERS: |
Hyomi Cattery: |
| Balouchi Persians: Christelle Horne from Durban – 083 300 2989; christelle@balouchi.co.za Caziggi Persians: Linet from Welkom – 057 352 5339; 083 725 5347; linet@polka.co.za; www.caziggi.co.za Cuumba: Cheryl Rudolph from Joburg – 011 435 6972; 082 261 4860 Feline Magic: Fatima Bala from Boksburg – (011) 894 2649; 082 707 5773; persiacattery@uol.co.za Isalu Cattery: Nielu from Pretoria – 012 460 2922; 082 972 5116; 079 692 6686; isalu@telkomsa.net; www.persiankittens.co.za Katushka's Persians: Cami Asquith from Weltevredenpark– (011) 679 2965; 082 461 7624 La Yen Cattery: S Venter from Vryheid, KZN – 083 229 8816; sojenventer@gmail.com; www.layencattery.com L'Exquisite Cattery: Brenda from Pretoria 083 448 4366, neukirch@law.co.za; www.lexquisite.co.za Milkwoods Cattery: Adéle Breedt from East London – 082 975 1721; milkwoods@telkomsa.net; www.milkwoods.za.net Mysticats Persians: Rentia Ferns from the Eastern Province – 083 309 7055; rentia_ferns@hotmail.com Pashapaws Cattery: Audrey Kenny from Gauteng – (011) 896 4335; 073 178 1107; www.pashapaws.co.za Purrbridge Persians: Rindi Fourie from Benoni – 083 984 9961; purrbridge@gmail.com; www.purrbridge.co.za Purrland Cattery: Issie Venter from Gauteng – (011) 316 1667; 082 451 5578; issie.venter@gmail.com Royalpaws Persians: Annatjie from Middelburg – 013 245 3547; 082 299 4243; annatjie@royalpaws.co.za; www.royalpaws.co.za Sanlapurr Cattery: Ingrid Blom from Port Elizabeth – (041) 368 2068, 082 377 2325, jacques77@mweb.co.za Tintagel Cattery: Ros Chapman from Benoni – (011) 849 9829; 084 787 2530; virgins@mweb.co.za |
Photo by Linn Currie
One of the largest breeds, the Ragdoll is a loving and laid-back, medium-haired cat characterised by its beautiful big blue eyes. They are extremely people orientated and get along well with other cats and dogs. Featured: in Issue 33, 66 |
Photo by Ronnie Magic
Sometimes called the ballerina cat, the Russian has a slim, graceful, long-legged body. Their coats are short but thick and plush with a wonderful silver shimmer. They have vivid green almond-shaped eyes and prominent whisker pads. Russians are gentle and affectionate but not demanding or noisy. They make excellent indoor cats. Featured: in Issue 31, 56 |
RAGDOLL BREEDERS: |
RUSSIAN BREEDERS: |
Soulmates Cattery: |
Azreal Russians: |
Photo by Sarah Thexton
This cat has exactly the same body type and personality as the Oriental but is characterised by its unique coat colour: the body colour varies between glacial white and magnolia depending on the colour of the points. The "points" are the ears, face (or mask), legs and tail. Featured: in Issue 20, 52 |
Photo by Irene McCullagh
The Somali is the Abyssinian's longhaired cousin. These beautiful cats are often described as little foxes. They have large ears, expressive eyes, full ruff and a bushy tail. Somalis are very social, extremely intelligent and active but not as vocal as the Abyssinian. Featured: in Issue 28, 62 |
SIAMESE BREEDERS: |
SOMALI BREEDERS: |
Hyomi Cattery: |
Abymoon Cattery: |
Photo by Ronnie Magic
Though they look hairless, the Sphynx is actually covered in a short, silky fur with the texture of soft chamois or suede. The skin is wrinkled! The Sphynx is vulnerable to both cold and heat and is therefore an indoor only cat. They have a mischievious and playful nature, are affectionate and never aggressive. Featured: in Issue 26, 46 |
Photo by Jeanine Grobbelaar
Combining the best traits of the Burmese and the Siamese, the Tonkinese is warm, loving and playful. They are not as vocal as the Siamese but do enjoy talking to their owners. Their bodies are not as long as the Siamese and they have rounder faces. Featured: in Issue 35, 64 |
SPHYNX BREEDERS: |
TONKINESE BREEDERS: |
Catkin Cattery: |
| Loeloeraai Tonkinese: Jeanine Grobbelaar from Cape Town – (021) 919 7183; 082 663 3882; tonkinese@afrihost.co.za |