February fifth the US East cost was once again hit with up to twenty four inches of snow, airports highways and local streets were buried under but it wasn't enough to keep Cat Fanciers and public alike from attending the cat show, all tracks on the road led to the Riverside Inn where the atmosphere was warm and cosy, meows and purrs were the norm while the big white flakes drifted slowly to the ground.

T'Boy and Bijou were excited to be part of the show, Bijou, who just came along for the ride surprisingly took most of the awards while T'Boy chatted a storm confusing the judges with his chatting ability, as British Shorthair cats are not known for their vocal abilities.
Maybe the proximity of so many "vocal" Bengal cats rubbed off on him. T'Boy's physique and coat left an impression on both judges and public while Bijou's charm won the heart of many judges. The objective of the trip was to ensure T'Boy position in the Great Lakes Region top twenty kitten, the next show should confirm wether we have succeeded or not.

Bijou successfully accumulated the required amount of points required for her Quadruple Grand Champion title, much quicker than her dad did during his show career. We are very proud of our babies achievements, it is always a pleasure to show and introduce the breed to the public in general, no one can forget the look and feel of the British Shorthair cat. who knows little of this breed.

A new year has arrived, may it bring health, prosperity, and happiness to all!



Before the Holidays, Boreal Cattery received many wonderful Christmas cards from adoptive families, a wonderful sweet gesture. We are very happy to keep in touch with so many kind loving people. We are also very impressed by the amount of letters from home we receive on a regular basis. It is wonderful to look at the photos and see how the "kids" are growing up. We now have adopted cats that are turning four years old, just getting into the prime of their lives.

After receiving such positive response from the kittens new homes, we cannot but, feel proud and happy to have contributed to happiness of so many families. When a little girl tell you, while she is holding her new kitten that "this is the best day of her life" is very touching indeed. It is always a pleasure to meet the new adopting families and to keep in contact for years after. We have made many new friends.
Good Bless and have a happy new year.

Feb 08, 2009: Winter showing

Sep 15, 2009: TICA 2009 Hamilton Cat Show

Nov 13, 2009: TICA 2009 Montreal Cat Show

Nov 25, 2009: Boreal Tecumseh and Boreal Bijou in Motor City



Dec 20, 2009: Kool Kats Club 2009 Christmas Potluck and Fundraising Event

Kool Kats Club Christmas potluck and Fundraising Event took place on December 18, 2009. Lots of good food, good music, good laughs, many raffle prices. Even Santa Claus even attended the gathering!



Everybody had a great time!

Kool Kats Club 2009 Christmas potluck and Fundraising Event photos

Kool Kats Photo Archives

Link to the show photos

Livonia, Michigan (Detroit) November 21 and 22 was once again the place to be for cat fanciers.

The International Cat Association held another successful TICA cat show attended by the highest quality of felines on the continent, 21 different breeds were represented and Boreal Cattery was proud to be part of the event.

Tecumseh our five month old male and Bijou our 11 month old girl really made us proud. We couldn't ask for any more, they both conducted themselves as if show business was in their royal blood.



Tecumseh received nine finals out of a possible fourteen and was the 3rd Best All Breed kitten in the show. Bijou claimed four finals propelling her well into her triple Grand Champion title. Many judges saw in Tecumseh the same quality his dad displayed during his show career, beautiful round eyes, thick lush coat and charm that just doesn't quit. Most agreed this boy has potential to be an international winner.

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This is our second cat show since Bloke retirement last show season. Going to Montreal was a thought in Natalie's mind long before I ever heard the words "Pack up the cats, we are going to Montreal".



Natalie's master plan soon came to light during our six hour drive to Montreal.

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The first ever TICA Cat Show in Ontario took place in Hamilton, September 11-12-13, 2009. Click here to enjoy the photos!

Coops Coliseum was the focal point for the event, every one enjoyed the show and had a good time in the Steel City. We keep our fingers are crossed for a second show next year.

Bazyia, our three year old female, and Bijou a ten month old female bravely entered the competition. Both girls acted as if they have been doing this their whole lives. They strutted their stuff on the judges tables and charmed most of the them with their friendliness.

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Bloke and Guy have done some more outing .....

TICA's First in Flight Cat Club * Raleigh, NC * December 12-14, 2008
TICA's Central Jersey Cat Fanciers * Parsippany, NJ * January 2-4, 2009
TICA's Jersey State Feline Fanciers, NJ cat show * Cherie Hill, NJ * January 16-18, 2009


Link to the photos from the Cherie Hill, NJ cat show

Jan 01, 2008: The 2007 Raleigh North Carolina TICA Cat Show

Jan 20, 2008: British Shorthairs at Romney Gallery in Niagara Falls

Feb 10, 2008: Trip to Detroit, Michigan

Feb 12, 2008: Cat Show in Reading, Pennsylvania

Feb 24, 2008: Bloke in Durham’s Field Of Dreams

Apr 27, 2008: Bloke has participated in the 2008 Calgary International Cat Show (TICA)

Aug 01, 2008: Congratulations to Bloke!



Sep 14, 2008: Bloke has achieved a Supreme Grand Champion title

Nov 02, 2008: Successful Show in Lancaster, Pennsylvania

Nov 14, 2008: 2008 Pet Expo - Montreal Olympic Stadium

Dec 24, 2008: Merry Christmas and Happy New Year 2009!