I have bred Siamese, Orientals, Foreign Whites, Burmese, Devon Rex, Scottish Folds and even a litter of Abyssinians under the Fioric prefix over the past 26 years. I have been a regular exhibitor for over 25 years and have exhibited in most parts of NSW and occasionally interstate.

My first Maine Coon litter was born in 1999 and I’ve bred these amazing felines since then under the Coolcoons prefix. I’ve imported several of these cats from the UK, Norway, the USA and quite a few from New Zealand. I have enjoyed considerable show success with Coolcoons cats and kittens having won many Best Group 1 Exhibit and Supreme All Breeds Exhibit in Show awards as well as NSW CFA Kitten and Cat of the Year Awards. I’ve owned and/or bred Cat or Kitten of the Year in all 3 Groups with NSW CFA since I first began exhibiting.

I gained my Group 3 judges licence in 1999, followed by Group 2 in 2003 and I completed my Group 1 training in 2008 and have enjoyed judging in most states of Australia, in New Zealand and South Africa and transferred all those Licences in 2013 to CATS NSW

Born and raised in Queensland, I have always been an avid animal lover, with a particular passion for cats. My childhood was filled with the joy of raising an array of pets, from dogs and cats to guinea pigs, birds, and even tropical fish. Our family pets were always lovingly adopted, regardless of breed, and they became cherished members of our household.

 In 2005, my life took an exciting turn when I stumbled upon an article about Bengal cats. The concept of these domesticated hybrids with Asian Leopard Cat lineage instantly captivated me. Following extensive research, I knew I had to introduce these magnificent felines into my life. In early 2006, I joined the FCCV as a breeder, operating under the Voodoocatz prefix, and soon acquired my first breeding pair.

My journey into the world of cat shows began in late 2006, showcasing my first male. Although he was not suited for the show bench, I persevered and found success with my home-bred show cat, Voodoocatz Khanji. Khanji possessed the perfect temperament and thoroughly enjoyed every aspect of the show circuit, eventually achieving the prestigious titles of CCCA Champion and Emerald Grand Champion.

Alongside my involvement as a breeder and exhibitor, I delved into the world of cat stewardship with the FCCV, where I had the privilege of working with esteemed domestic and international judges. An exciting opportunity to undertake the Group 2 & 3 judge's courses presented itself, and I eagerly embraced the challenge. I successfully obtained my open judging license for Groups 2 & 3 in January 2017, and I relish the opportunity to evaluate short-haired cats at events nationwide.

During 2023 I took my judging knowledge to the next level to become an all breeds judge and successfully completed my Group 1 theory judging requirements. Once I successfully complete my Longhair Probationary status I will be able to continue my career as an All Breeds Judge across local, interstate, and international assignments.

My journey from a childhood surrounded by beloved family pets to a dedicated judge in the world of feline beauty and grace has been a remarkable and fulfilling one.

I was brought up on a farm north of Feilding, North Island, New Zealand and cats were always part of my family's life.
They were in my case, substitutes for dolls. I had a favourite steel blue moggie with the unoriginal name of Bluey.

That cat‘s temperament was fantastic, allowing me to dress him and wheel him about in my dolls' pram. My pony wouldn't fit; so all the cats endured my fussing.
I even trained Bluey to stop purring when my mother checked nightly to ensure he wasn't in bed with me! He was also the first cat that I showed at the Palmerston North show.

I guess I was about 5 years old and when I think back, what a ghastly experience it must have been for that poor cat .
He was terrified beyond belief and consequently escaped, I was heart broken, but after a radio appeal a woman phoned my mother saying she had a wild beast of a grey cat in her garage, but it couldn't possibly be a child's pet.

She was astounded when I called “the wild beast's “ name and he leaped into my arms and continued to purr for the entire homeward journey. No more cat show for my precious Bluey!

It was almost 40 years before I showed a cat again, this time a chocolate Burmese from the Kerheim Cattery of the Bauckes' and that wasn't a good experience either, but we did come home with many ribbons and I was hooked. However, it was with Siamese that I first delved into the pedigree world.

I had two half-bred Siamese given to me by a relative who bred Siamese. They were amazing animals white/cream with points and large dark brown/black patches.

Their deaths at the age of 14 and 15 left a huge gap in our lives and as they were the old apple- headed Siamese; it was not surprising I fell in love with Burmese.

I first joined Mid Island Shorthair cat club at the instigation of Jill Dugan. Later I joined Burmese and more recently Patches and Points. I have held positions of representative, secretary and delegate.

I have experimented with the silver gene and “different coloured Burmese, especially the caramels.

We imported our first Stud Burmese from Brisbane, Aurora Kiowa Chief in 2000 and he has helped the Tobormory Cattery in the never-ending quest for the perfect cat.

I have enjoyed showing and if my cat /kitten won I felt privileged, if it didn't, what the hang, its been a great day out.

I live with my husband, Rob, on a small life style block about 20 mins drive south west of Hamilton and the cats live in a custom built cattery with all mod cons and enough garden and space to rule our lives. We just pay the mortgage and occasionally see our two sons.

Judging for me is a really exciting experience with always something to learn. It is a serious job and I hope I maintain a professional attitude.

However, at the end of the day regardless of results, I firmly believe that every exhibitor goes home with the best cat in the world. Long may it remain so!

I live with my cats in the quiet suburb of Cashmere in the hills of Christchurch, New Zealand.
A bit damaged by the Earthquakes, as we say here " shaken but not stirred".

Christchurch is starting to rebuild and the strength and unity of the community has developed substantially during this catastrophe.
The cats have been through a traumatic time also but starting to return to their normal lifestyles.

I have been involved with animals all my life, bred and exhibited Weimaraner's ( German Hunting dog) in the Gundog ring to a level of National Champion.

Initially a Devon Rex stole my heart at a cat show. Unfortunately at that time the mopathy problem was being controlled so I settled on Oriental and Siamese. These stole my heart and although never exhibiting them, I owned one of each to a very elderly age of 16yrs+.
Of recent years I managed to acquire a Devon  and have bred and exhibited Devon Rex since.

Presently focusing on an outcross program to expand gene diversity and also bring the cinnamon colour into the Devon Rex gene pool. My extended family and my passion are my cats.

A qualified Steward, Handler and Senior Shorthair Cat Judge and still exhibiting Devon Rexes.
Have held office on the Executive Committee as the Portfolio Manager of the Breeds Standards Advisory of the New Zealand Cat Fancy.

From a young age I have had a passion for animals of all shapes and sizes. As a young adult I bred and showed German Shepherds until the children came along and dominated my time with things like BMX and other sports. I am now a mother of 4 children and grandmother of 8.

I purchased my first Birman in 2003 and started breeding under my prefix “Belzicatz”. I live in New Plymouth with my husband Geoff and my lovely fur babies.

Since I started breeding I have also been very involved in the "Cat World" and have been the Treasurer of Taranaki Cat Club and also The Sacred Temple Cat Club for many years now, and have also been show secretary/manager for many shows. I have also served for a period of time on the NZ Cat Fancy Executive Council.

This led me to start my judging career in 2010 and I am now a Senior All Breeds Judge for NZ Cat Fancy. I have judged for many clubs in New Zealand and also in Australia.

Showing, Breeding, Judging -- it all started for Cheryle when she attended an All Breeds cat show in the late 1960’s. This was the beginning of her interest in longhair pedigree cats.

In 1976 she was granted her prefix under the name of TANIVER, and then began the quest to breed persian solid, dilute and smoke colours. She has continued with the development of the smoke line and is proud of her achievements with this difficult breed (a colour that has caused many interesting discussions.) She has only ever had a small select breeding cattery and it is now even smaller with her energies and care going into looking after other peoples loved cats at her very successful Boarding Cattery.

When she is not in the cattery the rest of her time is spent preparing and training miniature horses for showing and harness which she very much enjoys.
In 1986, Cheryle attained her Longhair Judging Licence. In 1997 she was admitted to the Longhair training panel, where she presently holds the position of Senior Longhair Tutor Judge.