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 Sanuk Cattery: Dina Freitas from Gauteng – 011 763 1399; 082 443 1525; dinaf@telkomsa.net Soulmates Cattery: Marilyn Schramm from Gauteng – (011) 965 0690; 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. Colours: See Siamese. |
Photo by Ronnie Magic
BIRMAN BREEDERS: |
BRITISH SHORTHAIR BREEDERS: |
| Diva's Cattery: Willie Straus from Gauteng – (012) 734 0196; 082 563 4527; crazycats@intekom.co.za Nooitgedacht Birmans: Sandy Gunst from Cape Town – 021 913 3059; 082 619 0466; sgunst@mweb.co.za Thomekokats Cattery: Trish Thompson from Midrand Estates – 083 655 9532; cavok@vodamail.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 – 011 464 2010; 072 279 2335 |
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. Colours: mostly found in brown, chocolate, lilac, blue, red, cream and the various tortoiseshell shades. |
Photo by Irene McCullagh
| Also falling under the Persian/Exotic breed. 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. Colours: Chinchillas are only found in the blue or black variety but can be found in either pure Chinchilla or shaded silver. |
BURMESE BREEDERS: |
CHINCHILLA BREEDERS: |
Beaucoat Burmese: |
| Catanova Cattery: Vicki Jacob from Gauteng – (011) 849 0754, 082 465 5674, vickij@global.co.za Jalbertus Cattery: Helen van Schoorfrom Middelburg – (013) 245 3658; 082 411 9583 Purrland Cattery: Issie Venter from Gauteng – (011) 316 1667; 082 451 5578; issie.venter@gmail.com Scotia Chinchilla Persians: Ann from Cape Town – (021) 976 2797; 083 270 7507; scotiacattery@yahoo.co.uk 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. Colours: all |
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. Colours: all. |
CORNISH REX BREEDERS: |
DEVON REX BREEDERS: |
Marula Cattery: |
Skyedance Devon Rex: |
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. |
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. Colours: mostly known for brown and silver tabbies but most colours available. |
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 |
Callicoon 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. Colours: all |
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. Colours: mostly known for tabby with white but a range of other colours are available. |
MUNCHKIN BREEDERS: |
NORWEGIAN FOREST CAT BREEDERS: |
Diva's Cattery: |
Foxwood 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. Colours: all except the pointed breed which is known as the Siamese. |
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 long coats. Colours: all, including colourpoints. |
ORIENTAL BREEDERS: |
PERSIAN BREEDERS: |
Hyomi Cattery: |
| Balouchi Persians: Christelle Horne from Durban – 083 300 2989; christelle@balouchi.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 Flamboyant Persians: Marianne Nel from Lydenburg – (013) 235 1906; 082 667 6581; mcnel@mweb.co.za Grabe Cattery: Linda Grabe from Piet Retief – (017) 826 1101; 082 940 1013; grabe@lando.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 Purrland Cattery: Issie Venter from Gauteng – (011) 316 1667; 082 451 5578; issie.venter@gmail.com Purr-n-Meow Persians: Etrecia from Pretoria – 083 442 1512; etrecia.bester@bmw.co.za Sanlapurr Cattery: Ingrid Blom from Port Elizabeth – (041) 368 2068, 082 377 2325, jacques77@mweb.co.za Sherazade Cattery: Miranda & Eugene from Cape Town – (021) 906 2568; 082 875 4818 or 072 402 0472; sherazade2001@absamail.co.za; www.sherazade.co.za Tintagel Cattery: Ros Chapman from Benoni – (011) 849 9829; 084 787 2530; virgins@mweb.co.za T-Cie Cattery: Tillie Clowes from Bloemfontein – (051) 436 3322; 084 577 5531; kdclowes@telkomsa.net |
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. Colours: found in three patterns: bi-colour, mitted and pointed. They can be found in various shades of the above. |
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. Colours: blue, white, black |
RAGDOLL BREEDERS: |
RUSSIAN BREEDERS: |
Raglin Ragdolls: |
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. Colours: most well known are the seal, chocolate, blue, red and cream. Also various tortoiseshell shades. Most recent colours recognised are the caramel, fawn and apricot. |
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. Colours: ruddy, sorrel, fawn, blue and silver |
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. Colours: all including pointed |
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. Colours: found in three patterns: solid, mink and pointed. Colours are: brown, blue, chocolate, lilac, red, apricot, caramel, tabby and tortie. |
SPHYNX BREEDERS: |
TONKINESE BREEDERS: |
Disal Cattery: |
| Loeloeraai Tonkinese: Jeanine Grobbelaar from Cape Town – (021) 919 7183; 082 663 3882; tonkinese@afrihost.co.za |