AN Irvinestown cat was judged as being ‘purr-fect’ as he was topped because the Supreme Champion of Ireland.
Long-haired pedigree, Apollo, got here away with prime honours on the recent GCCFI (Governing Council of the Cat Fancy of Ireland) present in Dublin.
Owned by breeder, Judita Paulauskiene – who’s 45 and runs the Cleaning Angels cleansing firm in Irvinestown – Apollo has been lapping up the titles since he was born a yr and a half in the past profitable his first present in Larne and happening to overcome Hillsborough and Cork as properly.
Now, just like the well-known cartoon character, he’s the ‘Top Cat’ of Ireland.
Judita mentioned: “I’m a registered breeder of pedigree cats – breeding each British lengthy and quick hair cats. I additionally enter reveals the place cats are judged on what situation their fur is in in addition to their bodily build.
“Apollo has develop into supreme champion of Ireland – I believe he’s conscious of all of the fuss that’s being fabricated from him. He’s an actual ‘show-boy’ and enjoys the eye. When he got here home after the present, he simply knew that he had gained.
“He is 18-months old and went to his first present when he was solely 5 months old. He did very properly in that as he gained in his breeding class.
“As for travelling the lengthy distances to the present, whereas some cats put up a fuss having to journey within the automotive, Apollo loves it. He is excellent when he’s travelling.
“I’ve been breeding cats for 2 years. I bought my first cat in September 2021 and since then, we now have managed to provide two litters. The first one produced 5 kittens with the second producing 4. Next month, we’re anticipating a 3rd litter of kittens – with Apollo being the daddy of them.
“Apollo is to this point the one cat of ours that’s taking half within the reveals. His accomplice – who’s anticipating subsequent month’s litter – entered a present in Cork simply earlier than she bought pregnant. She got here in second place. She’s not entered since as pregnant cats can not participate within the reveals.
“My cats are like members of my family. There’s no restrictions placed on them – they go wherever they want and they sleep on my bed with total freedom.”
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Posted: 12:55 pm November 24, 2023
