Gemkin Persians Show Results

8th December 2012

BRST & TWBI and North Of Britain LH & SLH Cat Show

Supreme Imperial Grand Champion Gemkin Starwind (2a) (Boodles) had another magical Red Card Day taking Best Of Breed, going on to win

and finally

at the North of Britain Show

You can watch the Overall BIS judging below

Way to go Boodles!!!

Beaubell's Key Largo of Gemkin (12a1t) (Darcy) also had a wonderful Red Card Day at both shows with one Best Of Breed and gaining two further Challenge Certificates which means Darcy now earns the title of CHAMPION ! Darcy went on to be

and down to the final three for Overall Best In Show. Clever boy Darcy and all this before nine and a half months of age!

You can watch the Overall BIS judging below

Champion Gemkin Imagination (12a8t) (Poppy) our sweet Poppy also gained a magical Red Card Day and one Best Of Breed at the North of Britain LH and SLH, going on to win her third Grand certificate, making her a Grand Champion today !

Champion & Imperial Grand Premier Gemkin Jazzy Jasper (12a5) (Jaz) gained his 1st Olympian Certificate at the BRST & TWBI show. Amazing achievement, there's just no stopping this boy !

Grand Champion and Imperial Grand Premier Gemkin Invincible (12a5) (Harley) collected a Reserve Olympian, Best Of Breed and Red Card Day, going on to win

another truly amazing win for Harley at the North of Britain show.

Grand Champion Gemkin Cupid's Beau (12a2t) (Beau) gained his 1st Imperial at the BRST and TWBI show, I just adore this boy. These three boys are always presented to perfection by their doting owners Jen and Tony Case, thank you so much both for your friendship and the love you give these boys, long may it continue in 2013 !!

Champion Gemkin Starbuck (12a7) (Bumble) also had a wonderful day and was entered into both shows gaining two Grand Certificates and one BOB. Thank you Linda for showing him so well, so good to see him on the bench :)

Gemkin Zeus (2a) at his second show, won his Open class and Best Of Breed, way to go Zeus! Thank you Ruby and Janelle for showing him so beautifully :)

24th November 2012

Supreme Cat Show

(photo courtesy of Cat World photographer Carole Kemp)

Grand Champion Gemkin Starwind (2a) (Boodles) had an amazing day at the Supreme, collecting his Imperial certificate, Best Of Breed and

He then continued with his success gaining
Supreme Adult
and finally
Overall Supreme Exhibit in Show!
He now has the wonderful title of Supreme Imperial Grand Champion with 1 UK certificate. We are bursting with pride for Starwind, many thanks to all the judges who made this possible and in particular, many thanks to Terry Sanders for handling Starwind to perfection.

You can watch the complete BIS judging below

Way to go Boodles!!!

(photo courtesy of Candice Higgins)

Grand Champion and Grand Premier Gemkin Invincible (12a5) (Harley) gained his 6th Imperial Grand Premier Certificate, Best Of Breed,

and progressing down to the last two for Overall Supreme Neuter. Looking absolutely amazing, these two boys (Harley & Jasper) were prepared to perfection as always by Jen and Tony Case, thank you both for your dedication and your friendship :))

Champion & Imperial Grand Premier Gemkin Jazzy Jasper (12a5) (Jaz) came out in style to win his first UK Grand Certificate! Way to go Jaz, looking stylish as always and prepared to the last hair.

Beaubell's Key Largo of Gemkin (12a1t) (Darcy) our baby boy who joined the big boys today, just five days into adulthood, and gaining his first CC. We are so proud of you Darcy :)

10th November 2012

Cheshire Area Cat Club Championship Show

Grand Champion Gemkin Starwind (2a) (Boodles) gained his 4th Imperial Grand Challenge Certificate, Best Of Breed, a Red Card Day and went on to win

and also

You can watch Starwind competing for Overall Best In Show

Way to go Boodles, two in a row!

Overall Best Exhibit In Show
Thank you to Pat Perkins and all judges concerned for these wonderful awards :)

Grand Champion and Grand Premier Gemkin Invincible (12a5) (Harley) gained his 5th Imperial Grand Premier Certificate, Best Of Breed, and a Red Card Day also taking

Way to go Harley, you are now a Grand Champion & Imperial Grand Premier! Jen and Tony he looked fantastic!

Beaubell's Key Largo of Gemkin (12a1t) (Darcy) also had a good day, winning his Open, Best Of Breed and a RED CARD DAY
Darcy you are a star!

Champion Gemkin Imagination (12a8t) (Poppy) gained her second Grand Challenge Certificate and Best Of Breed with 1st and 2nd in her side classes. Well done Poppy, only one more to go.

Grand Champion Gemkin Cupid's Beau (12a2t) (Beau) gained Reserve Grand Challenge Certificate, with 1st and two 2nd's in his side classes. Thank you Jen & Tony, he looked amazing!

27th October 2012

Yorkshire Cat Club Championship Show

Grand Champion Gemkin Starwind (2a) (Boodles) gained his 3rd Imperial Grand Challenge Certificate, Best Of Breed, a Red Card Day and went on to win

and also

You can watch Starwind competing for Overall Best In Show

Way to go Boodles!

Overall Best Exhibit In Show &
"Yorkshire Cat Of The Year 2012"
Thank you to all judges concerned for these wonderful awards :)

Beaubell's Key Largo of Gemkin (12a1t) (Darcy) also had a wonderful day, gaining a RED CARD DAY with Best Of Breed and going on to win

Lyn and Colin, this wonderful boy gives us so much pleasure, he is such a character ! Thank you both xx

Champion Gemkin Imagination (12a8t) (Poppy) gained a reserve Grand Challenge Certificate and Best Of Breed today. Poppy is such a sweetheart and thoroughly enjoyed her day.

Champion Gemkin Cupid's Beau (12a2t) (Beau) gained his 3rd Grand Challenge Certificate, making Beau a wonderful Grand Champion. Thank you Jen and Tony Case for the wonderful dedication you give to this boy, well deserved, congratulations.

13th October 2012

Cambria Cat Club Championship Show

Grand Champion Gemkin Starwind (2a) (Boodles) gained his 2nd Imperial Grand Challenge Certificate, Best Of Breed, a Red Card Day and went on to win

and finally

We are so proud of you Boodles !!!

You can watch Starwind competing for Overall Best In Show

Beaubell's Key Largo of Gemkin (12a1t) (Darcy) won his Open class and Best Of Breed, also having a wonderful Red Card Day and going on to win

Darcy you are adorable !

Grand Champion and Grand Premier Gemkin Invincible (12a5) (Harley) gained his 4th Imperial Grand Premier Certificate, Best Of Breed, and a Red Card Day. Congrats Jen and Tony Case, he looked amazing!

Champion Gemkin Cupid's Beau (12a2t) (Beau) gained his 2nd Grand Challenge Certificate and Best Of Breed also winning some very impressive side classes. He's maturing so well Jen and Tony :)

Gemkin Starbuck (12a7) (Bumble) gained his 3rd Challenge Certificate today, now making him a CHAMPION and also winning some impressive side classes. Lovely to see "Bumble" out today and to see him looking so content, thank you Linda for giving him such a lovely home :)

29th September 2012

North West Cat Club Championship Show

Grand Champion Gemkin Starwind (2a) (Boodles) our super boy who gained his first Imperial Grand Challenge Certificate today, also Best Of Breed winner. Starwind went on to become

and

We are so proud of our handsome boy :)

You can watch Starwind competing for Overall Best In Show

Beaubell's Key Largo of Gemkin (12a1t) (Darcy) wonderful Darcy who has accepted us with grace, we are in awe of his beauty, 1st Open and Best Of Breed winner, going on to become

way to go our little man :)

Grand Champion and Grand Premier Gemkin Invincible (12a5) (Harley) looked sensational today, 1st Open, Best Of Breed and going on to win

Champion Gemkin Cupid's Beau (12a2t) (Beau) presented beautifully again by Jen and Tony Case, winning his Open class and Best Of Breed, also Reserve Grand Challenge Certificate.

Gemkin Imagination (12a8t) (Poppy) won her Open class and gained a Reserve Grand Challenge Certificate, our beautiful soppy Poppy :)

1st September 2012

Manchester & District Cat Club
Championship Show

Beaubell's Key Largo of Gemkin (12a1t) (Darcy) won his Open and Best Of Breed with two 1st's and Reserve in the Special Jubilee Kitten Stakes, a highly competive class of 22 entries! Way to go Darcy.

Gemkin Imagination (12a8t) (Poppy) won her first Grand with 1st and two 2nd's in side classes. We are so proud of you Poppy, our gentle purrbox.

Champion Gemkin Starwind (2a) (Boodles) won his third Grand taking Best Of Breed and was well placed in his side classes. Starwind has now acquired the title of
Grand Champion
way to go Boodles! We are so proud of you our beautiful boy!

Champion Gemkin Cupid's Beau (12a2t) (Beau) won his second Grand with two 1st's in side classes. Well done Beau, Jen and Tony.

Grand Champion and Grand Premier Gemkin Invincible (12a5) (Harley) won his second Imperial with Best Of Breed and well placed in his side classes. Harley progressed to win

Way to go Harley, Jen and Tony! Harley looked superb, what A fantastic day!

11th August 2012

Chester & North Wales Cat Club Championship Show

Beaubell's Key Largo of Gemkin (12a1t) (Darcy) our new baby at just his second show, won his Open, Best Of Breed with a Red Card Day progressing to win

before adding

winning the Best in Variety accolade and giving him the chance to compete for Overall Best In Show!
You can watch Mr Hansson judging Overall Best In Show below. Fingers crossed for you Darcy!!! xxxx

Way to go Darcy!!! We are sooooo proud of you! Winner of

Thankyou so much Lyn, Colin and Kim for this Special boy!

Champion Gemkin Starwind (2a) (Boodles) won his second Grand and had a Red Card Day. Also winning

Boodles thoroughly enjoyed his day, greeting his adoring public and catching up with old friends!

Gemkin Captivation (11) (Baba) in her debutante show at the tender age of just fifteen weeks won her Open, Best Of Breed and a Red Card Day. Well done Baba!

Gemkin Cupid's Beau (12a2t) (Beau) won his first Grand and had a Red Card Day. Way to go Beau! Congratulations Jen & Tony, thank you so much for showing him so beautifully and we really enjoyed our day with you both.

21st July 2012

Gwynedd Cat Club Show

Our beautiful new baby, American import, Beaubell's Key Largo of Gemkin won his open, BOB with a Red Card Day progressing to win

and then

and reached the final three to be considered for Overall Best in Show! We are so proud of you little man! He behaved so well for his first show in the UK. Many thanks to Lyn, Colin and Kim for allowing us to have the wonderful "Darcy".

Gemkin Imagination (12a8t) (Poppy) won her third CC, Best Of Breed with 3 x 1sts and went on to win

Poppy is now a Champion! Way to go Poppy!

Champion Gemkin Cupid's Beau (12a2t) (Beau) won his first Reserve Grand.
Congratulations Beau, onwards and upwards you go. Well done Jen & Tony.

Champion Gemkin Starwind (2a) (Boodles) won his first Grand and had a Red Card Day. Way to go Boodles.

16th June 2012

Lakeland & District Cat Club Show

Champion Gemkin Starwind (2a) (Boodles) our wonderful star gained his 4th consecutive CC and BOB with 2x1st and 1x2nd in side classes. Such a special boy, well done Boodles, onwards and upwards :)

Gemkin Cupid's Beau (12a2t) (Beau) gained his 3rd CC and BOB with 1st, 2nd and a 4th in his side classes. This makes him an honourable
Champion,
many congrats Jen and Tony, way to go Beau!

Gemkin Imagination (12a8t) (Poppy) sister of Beau gained her 2nd CC with 1st, 2nd and a 3rd in side classes, well done Poppy !

2nd June 2012

Merseyside Cat Club

Gemkin Starwind (2a) (Boodles) won 1st Open, CC and a Red Card Day, also winning the Diamond Jubilee Persian class. Starwind is now a Champion!

Gemkin Imagination (12a8t) (Poppy) won 1st Open, CC plus a
Red Card Day!

Gemkin Cupid's Beau (12a2t) (Beau) won his second CC, Best Of Breed with two 1st's and one second in side classes. Well done Beau, Jen & Tony!

5th May 2012

Bristol & District Cat Club Show

Champion & Imperial Grand Premier Gemkin Jazzy Jasper (12a5) (Jaz) took Best Of Breed, with 1st in all his side classes, going on to win

and then

Didn't he do well?! Many congratulations Jen & Tony and thank you for presenting him so beautifully!

Gemkin Cupid's Beau (12a2t) (Beau) won his Open and Best Of Breed with two seconds in side classes. Well done again Jen & Tony!

Gemkin Superstar (2a) (Swayze) won his third CC, taking Best Of Breed and is now a honourable Champion! Congratulations Elaine & Des!

28th April 2012

Bedford & District Cat Club + Cambridgeshire Cat Club Championship Double Show

In the Cambridgeshire show, Champion Miro Casanova (5) (Cas) gained his second Grand Challenge Certificate and Best Of Breed with 1st and 4th in his two side classes.

In the Bedford show, Cas gained his third Grand Challenge Certificate and Best Of Breed with a Red Card Day! Making Miro Casanova a Grand Champion!

In the Cambridgeshire show, Gemkin Aquarius (Dusty) gained her second Challenge Certificate and Best Of Breed with 1st and 3rd in her two side classes.

In the Bedford show, Dusty gained her third Challenge Certificate and Best Of Breed with two seconds in her side classes making her a Champion today! Then progressing to win

Thank you for showing her so magnificently Graham!

In the Cambridgeshire, Gemkin Starwind (2a) (Boodles) at his first Adult show winning his first CC and Best Of Breed with a Red Card Day progressing to win

In the Bedford show, Boodles gained his second CC and Best Of Breed with 1st and 2nd in his two side classes.

Fantastic day for all three!!!

24th March 2012

Preston & Blackpool Championship Show

Gemkin Starwind (2a) (Boodles) at his final kitten show won his Open Class and Best Of Breed, going on to have a Red Card Day.
Starwind was also

and finally

making it down to the final three for Overall Best in show. What a wonderful way to end his kitten career. Starwind has won an amazing total of 13 Best In Show Awards during his 6 month kitten career, 3 of these being 'Best Overall Persian' and 3 progressing to OVERALL BEST IN SHOW EXHIBIT ! Many thanks to all his judges for thinking so highly of him and your beautiful comments and to his stewards for handling him with care.

Preston & Blackpool - Judging Overall Best In Show

Champion & Imperial Grand Premier Gemkin Jazzy Jasper (12a5) (Jaz)
gained a reserve imperial and BOB, going on to win

you are just soooo handsome Jasper :)) Congrats Jen and Tony xx

Grand Champion and Grand Premier Gemkin Invincible (12a5) (Harley) had a wonderful Red Card Day, and became a very worthy Grand Premier today! Well done Harley, Jasper has taught you well :)) Congrats again Jen and Tony and thank you for presenting these boys to such high standards xx

Gemkin Aquarius (13) (Dusty) at her first adult show, won 1st Open, CC, Best Of Breed plus 2 x 1st's and 1 x 3rd in her side classes. Thank you for presenting Aquarius so beautifully Graham :)

Miro Casanova gained a Reserve Grand Certificate plus Best Of Breed with 2 x 2nds and 1 x 3rd in side classes.

Gemkin Arabella in her first adult show was second in her open, plus 1 x 1st and 1 x 3rd in side classes. Well done everyone, not a bad day all in all ! :))

10th March 2012

Lancashire Cat Club Championship Show

Champion & Grand Premier Gemkin Jazzy Jasper (12a5) (Jaz) won his 5th Imperial and Best Of Breed gaining a Red Card Day
and then going on to win

Jaz now holds the wonderful title of Champion and Imperial Grand Premier Gemkin Jazzy Jasper ! Congratulations to his owners Jennifer and Tony Case.

Gemkin Aquarius (13) (Dusty) winning 1st Open, CC and Best Of Breed with 2 x 1st's and 1 x 2nd in side classes.

3rd March 2012

White Persian Cat Club and Long Hair Cream & Blue Cream Cat Association

Gemkin Starwind (2a) (Boodles) had a great day, winning his Open and Best Of Breed with a Red Card Day before taking

and finally the ultimate accolade for a white...
BEST IN SHOW White Exhibit
Way to go Boodles, we are so proud of you!

Miro Casanova (5) who was very proud of his son (Gemkin Starwind), won his 1st Grand Certificate at the Cream & Blue Cream Longhair Show with 1st in all side classes.
Casanova also gained a Reserve Grand and 1st in all his side classes at the White Persian Show ! Way to go Cas!

4th February 2012

Celtic Longhair & Semi-Longhair Championship Show

Gemkin Starwind (2a) (Boodles) thoroughly enjoyed his day again, winning his Open and Best Of Breed, having a Red Card Day winning

then

and going on to win

You are such a clever boy Boodles !! Many thanks to the judges for thinking so highly of our girl and boy.

IGC Gemkin Obsession (2a) our wonderful Princess gained her third consecutive Olympian Certificate, also won her Best Of Breed and a Red Card Day. She then went on to become

You are so precious :))

Celtic Cat Show Best In Show - Persian Section

4th February 2012

Shropshire Cat Club Championship Show

Gemkin Aquarius (13) (Dusty) had another wonderful day winning her Open and Best Of Breed having a Red Card Day, taking

and

Congratulations Graham and thank for your consistent and wonderful preparation !

Gemkin Jazzy Jasper gained his 4th Imperial Certificate, Best Of Breed, had a wonderful Red Card Day and won

Gemkin Cupid's Beau (12a2t) (Beau) at his debutante show won his Open class and Best Of Breed and placed well in his side classes. Thank you Jennifer and Tony for all your hard work consistently bringing "the boys" out in style.

Gemkin Starbuck (12a7) (Bumble) at his first adult show gained his first Challenge Certificate !
and
Gemkin Autumn Splendour (11) (Ellie) at her debutante show won her Open class and Best Of Breed !
Thank you Linda of Aquaserra Persians for showing them so beautifully, looking forward to meeting up one day at a show !

28th January 2012

Southern Counties Championship Show

Gemkin Superstar (2a) (Swayze) attended his second show, winning his Open class and Best Of Breed, with five further firsts in his side classes including Winner of the RNL Pet Product Stakes for Temperament & Presentation. He then went on to be

What a fantastic journey these two brothers are having ! Thank you Des and Elaine of Temptation persians for presenting him to perfection !

21st January 2012

Central Longhair and Semi Longhair Championship Cat Show

Miro Casanova (5) our handsome boy gained his third CC and took Best Of Breed which makes him a Champion today! He also won a further 1st and two seconds (second only to our girl Obsession) in very competitive side classes! We love you Casanova, thank you so much Mimmo and Marie for this gorgeous boy, you know how special he is to us :)

IGRC Gemkin Obsession (2a) (Princess) had a wonderful day, she is a true Princess indeed, gaining her second Olympian in succession and taking Best Of Breed with a magical Red Card Day in some very competitive side classes. Then progressing to win

Way to go my sweet Princess, I am truly obsessed.

Gemkin Imagination (12a8t) (Poppy) had another wonderful day at her second show, winning her Open class and taking Best Of Breed with one 1st and two seconds in side classes. We are so proud of you baby :)

21st January 2012

Notts and Derby Championship Show

Gemkin Aquarius (13) (Dusty) had another wonderful day winning her Open class and Best Of Breed with two 1st's and one 2nd in side classes. Sorry, we couldn't be there to see her but I am quite sure she was prepared to perfection, thank you Graham.

Gemkin Jazzy Jasper (12a5) (Jaz) was Best of breed winner with 1st in all side classes. Well done Jaz, you continue to shine and make us all proud. Thank you Jen and Tony for taking such good care of this boy, who always looks a picture of health and beauty :)

8th January 2012

Cameo, Pewter & Smoke Society

Many congratulations to Gemkin Aquarius looking stunning again and beautifully prepared by Graham, gaining a 1st open, BOB and a Red Card Day, and also going on to win
Best In Show Female Kitten !
and
Best In Show Opposite Sex !

Gemkin Obsession (2a) (Princess) came out of hibernation to enjoy a wonderful Red Card Day, also taking BOB and a fantastic, coveted Olympian Certificate !! My wonderful princess :)) we are so very proud of you xxx

Miro Casanova (5) enjoyed a great start to the season by winning his Open class, 1st and second in side classes and gaining a second Challenge certificate, way to go our handsome boy xx

Gemkin Starwind (2a) (Boodles) not to be outdone by Mum (Obsession)and Dad (Casanova) enjoyed a Red Card Day, winning her 1st open and BOB, going on to win
Best In Show Male Kitten
plus
Best Kitten In Show!
and finally

To date he has three Best Kitten in show wins and Two Overall Best in show wins at the tender age of only 6.5 months, love you precious boy :)) What a fantastic weekend and start to the New year with THREE overall best in show wins! Many thanks to all the judges who thought so highly of our persians and the stewards for handling them so carefully.

7th January 2012

Capital Longhair Cat Association and Eastern Longhair and Semi-Longhair Cat Club show

Gemkin Madame Butterfly (12a8t) (Minnie) enjoyed a fantastic day at her debutante show! Completing a red card day at BOTH shows with 1st and BOB in both shows.
Butterfly then went on to win
Best kitten in show
at the Capital and

Way to go Minnie ! Congratulations to Sarah for presenting her so beautifully.

7th January 2012

Colourpoint Championship Show

Gemkin Superstar (2a) (Swayze) Gemkin Superstar, now owned by my very dear friend Elaine and her husband Des of Temptation persians. This beautiful boy at his debutante show won all six of his classes, taking 1st Open, BOB, and
Best kitten in show
(non-colourpoint)
finally winning

(non-colourpoint)
Lovely to have you back in the world of persians Elaine, looking forward to our breeding programmes in the next few years, very exciting :)) Thank you for preparing him to perfection and keeping him in the condition a white persian truly deserves.