Saturday 04/02/2012.  Attended the WesTICAt show in Taunton.  I took Majic my lilac mitted Ragdoll young man.  Majic did extremely well at the show winning enough points to achieve the title of Champion.  This was Majic's first show and as ever he was relaxed and enjoyed his day taking it all in his stride.  Majic was entered into the Male Congress.  His judge for this was Mrs Monika Dany from Austria who gave him first.  Mrs Dany also called him back to be finaled and gave him another first putting the icing on the cake for us.  A wonderful end to a very exciting day.   I must thank Suzanne and Phil for giving me guidance during the show and explaining it to me.  I am a novice when it comes to showing with Tica but already planning for my next show.   Below is a picture of Majic doing what he does best, taking everything as it comes and being totally relaxed.     Majic relaxing after a hard day in the show rings.     Majic with his judge Mrs Monika Dany.  Thanks to Chris and Carolyn for the lovely picture.                                                                                 Sunday 4/12/2011.  Attended a seminar held at Langford Veterinary Services which is a diagnostic laboratory and animal hospital.  It was an all day seminar held mainly for cat breeders.  Various  topics were discussed ranging from diseases to genetics.  It was extremely interesting and we were given the chance  after each talk to put questions to the speaker.  There is so much to learn about cats and to be given the chance to find out about up-to-date testing and the advances being made was a rare opportunity.  It was lovely to meet up with old friends and a chance to talk to like minded people about our passion - cats.   Langford's are to be congratulated on such a well run day.  The day was sponsored by Royal Canin and the speakers gave their time free of charge, which shows what dedicated people they are.   It was with very great sadness that I was informed yesterday (09/11/2011) of the death of Patricia Brownsell of Patriaca Ragdolls. Pat was a very special lady in the Ragdoll world and very special to me at Finearte Ragdolls.  I will remember with great affection the many long and interesting conversations we had and her wonderful advice regarding the chocolate and lilac breeding programme I have with my good friend Shirley from Leirum Ragdolls. I have a wonderful chocolate Ragdoll from Pat, Patriarca Bourneville, and through Bourneville Pat will live on in my heart.         Above is a picture of my long awaited lilac tortie bred by my good friend Shirley of Leirum Ragdolls.  She is such a pretty girl with subtle tortie markings. Visited a Tica show yesterday (9/4/2010) in Bristol.  Had a wonderful day catching up with old friends and watching the showing.  It made a nice change to be a spectator rather than an exhibitor.  It was a lovely friendly show with a wonderful atmosphere. 16/04/2011  Majic has now been out of quarantine for a few weeks and I can't believe how well he has adapted to his new home.  He is the most amazing boy with a wonderful nature.  He has the very typical laid back Ragdoll  nature.  Because he is so laid back I am planning on showing him later in the year.      The big day has finally arrived.  I am so delighted to welcome Majic to my home after what seems to have been a very long six months of quarantine.   Majic is a big, beautiful and perfectly marked lilac mitted Ragdoll.  He will be my new stud boy and very special not only to me personally but for Finearte as a breeding cattery and my chocolate and lilac breeding programme.   Majic spent his 6 months quarantine in the UK at a Defra recognised quarantine cattery that I cannot praise highly enough for their care and devotion to him and I am sure to all the cats in their care.  The owners of the cattery are cat breeders themselves and have many years of experience to fall back on.  Majic was thoroughly spoilt whilst in their care and was loved by them for his amazing personality and his very laid back attitude.    The best place for a kitten to do his quarantine is of course with its breeder but if for any reason this cannot happen (and it is not always possible especially if the cat is a future stud) then I would say, in my opinion, the best and safest thing a person can do for themselves and the kitten is to find a quarantine cattery within the UK.  These catteries are run under strict Defra guidelines and you will know that your precious kitten will be well cared for, kept separately from other cats and in appropriate conditions for its overall welfare.   Majic has thrived in the cattery.  It has been  a real bonus for me to be able to visit him on a regular basis and for him to get to know me.    I now look forward to the future and watching this amazing boy grow and develop.  I am so grateful to his breeder, Marta, for allowing Majic to come to the UK.  It certainly was not an easy decision for her to make.  As I said Majic is an amazing boy with personality plus good looks.  Marta has done a wonderful job, she is a dedicated and caring breeder and I know she will be looking forward to seeing how Majic develops and what his future kittens will be like.  Click on Marta's banner to go to her site.      Finearte Mystic Merlyn attended the West Country Cat Club show on 15/01/2011.  Merlyn gained his second PC and Best of Breed.  He also got 2 firsts in his side classes (2 classes entered).      Merlyn enjoying his red card day at the show. Critique by his judge Mr John Hansson AC Bi-Colour  Ragdoll Neuter; 1st  PC & BOB. FITTEN’S  FINEARTE MYSTIC MERLYN.  66 31a.  11-07-08.  Blue, very pleasing lad who was beautifully prepared.  Head possessing width across the cheeks, well developed muzzle, brow has good flat plane, gentle dip to the retrousse effect to his nose, chin okay, bite untidy, odd missing tooth.  Ears well placed medium size, wide base, well furnished interiors, hint of forward tilt.  His eyes are large, well open, gentle oblique setting, excellent depth of blue to their colour. Body was firm & well proportioned, with strong legs, tufted paws, well furnished brush tail of balanced length.  Coat was beautifully prepared, with a very good length overall, including excellent degree of ruff to frame his face, full knickerbockers, good density & lovely soft texture.  Well balanced inverted white blaze, extending through the chin, chest, front legs, tummy & back legs, with white also over his shoulders & patch on his back, all pristine sharp white, blue shaded body, lovely contrast overall to the blue on the remainder of his mask, ears & tail.  He was in super condition & was beautifully relaxed & composed.    We have a brand new website and we hope you like it !