A Bideford cat fanatic is the proud proprietor of the highest-titled Devon Rex cat within the UK.
The star of the story, Gemma Clarke’s Devon Rex, named Jago however affectionately referred to as Stripes, has turn into a well-recognized face within the cat present circuit.
With a title that features Olympian Gold, Jago has left an indelible mark on the Cat Fancy group, significantly throughout the GCCF (Governing Council of the Cat Fancy).
His whisker-mangling title, Champion & United Kingdom Olympian Gold Imperial Grand Premier Merrypurr Stripey Pyjamas (!) is the best you may get inside GCCF for a neutered cat and he’s additionally the primary Devon to achieve that summit.
Gemma, a self-proclaimed ‘loopy cat girl’ on the age of 41, has been captivated by the appeal of Devon Rex cats since her early teenagers. Her love for the breed started at a cattery in Littleham, the place she labored on the age of 13. The proprietor of the cattery was a Devon Rex breeder, sparking Gemma’s deep reference to these characterful and affectionate cats.
“I’ve had him since he was 14 weeks old, and I’ve seven different indoor pedigree cats. I’m a loopy cat girl and solely 41,” Gemma shared, highlighting her love for these feline companions.
Speaking on the varied exhibits the pair become involved in, Gemma shared, “he (Jago) liked present days, and judges at all times commented on how he simply owned the certificates and was principally saying ‘take a look at me, I’m the most effective!'”
Jago’s spectacular title journey culminated in October 2022, incomes the Gold distinction in August of the identical 12 months earlier than gracefully retiring. Having participated in cat exhibits since he was a mere 14 weeks old, Jago celebrated his eleventh birthday in November 2023.
As Gemma places it: “He is a vital boy and might be in Devon Rex historical past books perpetually. He has earned that title, and it’s recognised throughout the Cat Fancy and we present throughout the GCCF.”
Jago’s triumphs within the present ring haven’t solely made him a standout persona but in addition a supply of pleasure for his devoted proprietor, Gemma Clarke.
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