OUR CATS
Marlin
CH WatermarkDRX Shore Thing Of PureX
Marlin's Optimal Selection DNA Results
Born April 2024- Blue Mackeral Tabby
CMS and PKD Negative, A blood type, carries B
This fishy themed boy hails from WatermarkDRX. He brings a wonderful, titled, tested pedigree mainly from Karmacatz, another dedicated preservation breeder with decades of experience in our breed. Excited to have some new lines to bring into our program.
You might be curious about his DNA results! The most succinct way to explain it is that this particular genetic marker(Factor XII deficiency) is relatively new to the Wisdom panel screening. Which means any cats tested prior to a couple of years ago(around 2020) will not show a marker, even if they have one. Factor XII deficiency, also known as Hageman deficiency, is the most common congenital coagulopathy among cats. Although common among bleeding disorders, this condition is asymptomatic(meaning no symptoms) even with two copies of the gene(Marlin has only one).
As you will read below there is even thoughts it can have protective effects in some situations, and at this time is just a marker to note!
Some handy articles/research about it for anyone who might be curious:
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Lotus
CH Kleora Lotus Blossom of PureX
Lotus' Optimal Selection DNA results
Born August 2022 White
CMS and PKD Negative, "A" blood type
Lotus is our incredible white Devon from Kleora cattery, who had the best Devon in all of CFA in 2021 and is herself a product of a few wonderful lines.
Lotus made the trip from Utah by plane (with a courier) in December of 2022. Quite the climate difference for her! She has grown into a beautiful cat and a loving mother who loves to show. She is well on her way to her Grand title and will return to the show ring when she's done being a mom. Speaking of which, she is a fantastic attentive (but not overly cautious) mom.
Ruby
CH PureX Ruby Tuesday
Ruby's Optimal Selection DNA Results
Born Dec 2023 Seal Silver Mink Classic Tabby
CMS and PKD Negative, "A" blood type
Ruby is our keeper kitten from Duckie and Billy. We look forward to watching her mature. Her eyes will also develop into a similar Aqua colour like her moms and her markings, like all thermal patterned cats will get darker as she matures into an adult.
Now that she is old enough and has passed her heart screening, we are waiting for mother nature to tell us shes ready to be a mom. Duckie was a bit of a late bloomer, it would be likely Ruby will be as well.
Torrance
CH PureX Bring it On
Torrance's Optimal Selection DNA results
Born May 2024 Brown Classic Tabby
CMS and PKD Negative, "B" blood type
Torrance is our keeper kitten from Raven and Billy. She has a wonderful coat and an incredible personality, and needs some time to mature into the pretty statuesque Devon we know she can be. Always happy to be held, cuddled, and played with, in any situation, she is a true social butterfly.