Bideford resident’s Devon Rex cat achieves pinnacle title in UK cat reveals

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 change into a well-known 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 succeed in that summit.

Gemma, a self-proclaimed ‘loopy cat woman’ on the age of 41, has been captivated by the attraction 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 woman and solely 41,” Gemma shared, highlighting her love for these feline companions.

Speaking on the varied reveals the pair become involved in, Gemma shared, “he (Jago) cherished present days, and judges all the time commented on how he simply owned the certificates and was mainly 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 reveals since he was a mere 14 weeks old, Jago celebrated his eleventh birthday in November 2023.

As Gemma places it: “He is an important boy and will probably be in Devon Rex historical past books eternally. 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 character but in addition a supply of satisfaction for his devoted proprietor, Gemma Clarke.