~Island Blues UK~ ~Traditional~OldStyle~ ~Siamese & Balinese~

Thursday, June 15, 2023

Tuesday, May 27, 2014

Ulla's boy George

This good looking prince of cats, is our father to be and the son of Ullah and LeRoi. George and his nearly twin sister Lili (or Mitsy) are both to be rehomed very soon.

As Joe and I make plans to return to the US in a year, we have decided this is Bu's last litter. She is quite big, due any minute. Ullah is already retired and we are going to let the 2 boys and 1 girl we have from her - born last summer, move on as well. They are the sweetest and most beautiful kittens. We initially thought they would stay and become part of our breeding program, but alas this isn't the right time for it. They each need a loving home, where they can be that one special cats (preferably a 2 cat home). So now's the time to call if you're still looking for a traditional Balinese.

Sunday, June 30, 2013

Welcome Back Bu, Ullah and Ellen. Long Time No See


Our ever Patient Ullah - That's probably why she's such a good mum.

FINALLY WE'RE BACK AGAIN

It's true, I haven't visited my own blog in over a year. We haven't had kittens in over a year. Instead we had Sofie, and I went to America to meet her.


and then along came Sofie....

And the girls, Bear, Bu and Ullah curled up with Joe and hibernated until I returned.

Then after a long hard winter - 2012 2013 - Spring finally came to our corner of Scotland.

The Blue Bells Blossomed

Sonya flirted with the young bulls

Mary Flew-in From America

A QUICK VISIT TO DUBLIN

And the Blarney stone (:-o)

Ullah was patient, but longing....


and Bu paced

Just when everyone was really getting bored...

really bored

REALLY really bored.

We found LeRoy or as we called him le Roi, Messieure le King !! and he was....

A little shy, reclusive at first..

but curious.

then suddenly his curiosity got him up and off he went into action

He came for almost a month, even though he probably accomplished the job the first week. Time will tell. We are all ladies in waiting now. The girls are happy as clams. LITTERS EXPECTED BEGINNING AND END OF JULY (hoho - to those who try to predict)

Friday, June 22, 2012

Saturday, March 03, 2012

After more than a year....

We're Baaack...
Yup - a new brood is here.

Bu - Ulla's beautiful blue Balinese Baby - is a new mum. And what a good mum she is. We waited until Bu was almost 2 to breed her. We found the most lovely traditional Siamese male and they fell in love. It was the winter Solstice and the day of the 20th anniversary of my own mother's passing. I think these are very special kittens. We have 3 girls, 2 boys, 2 runts (a boy and a girl). They are all blues. Please be in touch soon, as they are the only registered apple-heads, mums came from the US, being bred in the UK. We still register with the TCA (Traditional Cat Association, to preserve, protect and promote the traditional purebred cat).

We expect these newbies to go quickly, we've taken 2 deposits already, and this is my first announcement. Prices start at £550 GBP for families in the UK and/or the Rep. of Ireland, who are able to come and pick out a kitten for themselves. If available, we will sell a pair for £900. Kittens traveling overseas or to the mainland should expect to add at least an additional £350 to cover: extra veterinary visits, additional vaccines (not required in the UK), passports, additional 4 weeks keep and prep, as well as basic private transport - which we arrange, no exceptions.

While we promote propagation and support those who wish to do limited breeding - we screen all prospective breeders, charge additional fees for breeding rights and reserve the final say whether a kitten will be eligible for the active registry. In general however, we encourage families who wish to share the experience of having a litter or two and those who love the traditional Siamese and Balinese and want to help save the breed in Europe; and we offer support and guidance as we are able. Lots of new pictures and videos to come.