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The Winn Feline Foundation
The Winn Feline Foundation is a non-profit organization, affiliated with The Cat Fanciers' Association, Inc., which supports health related studies into medical problems affecting cats. Projects funded by The Winn Feline Foundation have provided much of the information that is used every day in all aspects of feline veterinary medicine. The Winn Foundation also strives to improve the health of cats through awareness and communication -- by providing information, guidance, referrals and resources concerning feline health matters to the CFA Board of Directors, breeders, veterinarians, humane/welfare organizations, the media and cat owners -- and by obtaining data and information which will benefit those working to better the health of cats.

The True Agenda of PETA and HSUS
PETA, HSUS leaders of the so called "Animal Rights" movement seek the extinction of all companion and domesticated animals.

The Cat Fanciers Association
The Cat Fanciers Association is the world largest registry of cats. Please visit the site to learn more about the many services they offer.

The Cat Fanciers Association Just for Kids Site
CFA has designed this wonderful, fun and informative site for children to learn more about the various breeds of pedigreed cats.

The Persian Breed Profile
The Cat Fanciers Association has developed this site to describe the characteristics of the Persian Cat.

CFA's Exotic Breed Profile
The Cat Fanciers Association has developed this site to describe the characteristics of the Exotic Cat.

The Persian Breed Profile CFA Standard for the Silver and Golden Persian
The Cat Fanciers Association has developed this site to describe the standard for all Silver and Golden Persians.

Ownership VS. Guardianship - Keep Your Paws Off My Property
"Guardian is a kinder, gentler, nicer word than owner, don't you think"? Think again and again. Guardian is not a nicer, kinder word for owner. Guardian is not a synonym for owner. Guardianship is a strategy to to replace ownership.There is only one outcome for the term guardianship to any local or state laws - and that is to separate you from your dog and/or cat by the successful elimination of your property rights. They - the people and the organizations behind "guardianship" don't want you to have control over the care and feeding your dog - they want to control how you care for your dog and/or cat.

Pedigreed Cats Face Extinction
All distinctive and highly treasured Pedigreed cats may one day become extinct unless the repressive laws currently being proposed in many communities are stopped. Extremist "Animal Rights" groups are calling for the genocide of all Pedigreed dogs and cats by seeking laws to spay and neuter ALL dogs and cats. If ALL pedigreed cats and dogs are spayed and neutered then ALL pedigreed cats and dogs cease to exist in the next 20 years.

The Winn Feline Foundation Report On EARLY SPAY/NEUTER IN THE CAT
Please be a responsible pet owner and spay (female) neuter (male) your pet dogs and cats before they reach eight months of age. Please consult with your veterinarian for advice. Also look into low cost spay and neuter clinics in your community for more information.

CFA's Northwest Region's Show Calendar
To locate a date for an upcoming CFA cat show in your area. Cat shows are a lot of fun for the whole family.

The United Silver Fanciers Quarterly Magazine
The United Silver Fanciers Club produces a beautiful and informative magazine each quarter filled with many pictures of Silvers and Goldens and Exotics from around the world. It also includes many interesting articles and news of the most recent Grand Champions and Grand Premiers as well as any finals recently won by beautiful Silver and Goldens from around the world. It is considered the bible for all breeders and owners of these beautiful and ethereal cats. Before you buy, you should subscribe to this lovely magazine first!

Color Breeding Silver Persians by Dorie Weston of Walnut Hill
Dorie Weston breeder of the world renown Walnut Hill Cattery was the foremost breeder of Silver Persians from the 1960s to the late 1980s. Her silvers won numerous awards and were highly prized by other breeders world wide. The legacy of Walnut Hill cats can be found behind most Silver and Golden and Silver Exotic pedigrees today. This article appeared in the June 1985 edition of the Silver Lining a publication produced by Editor Sue Hinkle of Fairisles Silver and Golden Persians

What is a Breeder?
This is a "poem" about the life of a Breeder of Cats. The original Author is unknown, however Karol Cummins of Wyndcreste Silver Persians tweaked it a bit and hopes it gives the reader some awareness into how dedicated and devoted reputable Breeder are in contrast to puppy or kitten millers, which we all abhor.

Why buy a Pedigreed Cat? by Pamela Hill of Echo Hill Silver Exotics
Pam Hill of Echo Hill Exotics has written a wonderful article on the benefits of purchasing/adopting a pedgreed cat or kitten.

Cat Pedigrees
CatPedigrees.com is a new service created to provide a way for cat breeders to share their pedigrees with fanciers around the world. We hope to build a collection of searchable databases so that all interested fanciers can thoroughly research the pedigrees of the cats in their breeding programs. Each database is named after the cattery of its contributor. All information has been verified as much as possible however we cannot guarantee its accuracy. Please use the information you obtain at your discretion. The databases represent the fruits of many years of collecting pedigrees. We wish to thank the generosity of the breeders who share their efforts with others by including them on CatPedigrees.com. If you have a database of any breed you would like added to the CatPedigrees.com website, simply email us at webmaster@catpedigrees.com.

Genetics of Silver and Golden Persians
Tracy A. Smith of SimbaKui Silver and Golden Persians wrote this very informative and easy to understand overview of the genetics behind Silver and Golden Persians and Exotics. She teaches High School Chemistry and Biology. She has her BS degree in Biology and Chemistry from Washington College where she graduated Magna Cum Laude in 2000. She also has her Master's Degree in Education from Wesley College. Tracy has been breeding silver and Golden Persians since 1997.

Intraocular Antibacterial Therapy in Persian Cats
Tracy A. Smith of SimbaKui Silver and Golden Persians also wrote this very informative article Intraocular Antibacterial Therapy in Persian Cats: The Identification and Antibiotic Susceptibilty of Staphylococcus felis. It too is an interesting and informative article for all interested in feline husbandry.

Singing the Blues
This is an excellent article full of information about Blue Chinchillas, Blue Shadeds, Blue Chinchilla Goldens and Blue shaded Goldens and the current quest to win their acceptance as a color group eligible for competition in CFA's Silver and Golden Division, written by Pamela Martin of Castlepaws Silver and Golden Persians.

The Colors of Gold
This is an informative article about Chinchillas Golden Persians and Shaded Golden Persians, written by Pamela Martin of Castlepaws Silver and Golden Persians.

Helpful Hints For Newbies and Responsible Breeding Practices
Pam Martin of Castlepaws Silver Persians wrote this wonderful article with helpful hints for Newbies and responsible breeding practices. If you are intersted in showing and breeding these gorgeous cats, this article is a must read.

So You Want to Become a Breeder?
Pam Martin of Castle Paws Silver Persians wrote this second article packed with helpful hints for Newbies and the considerations they must realize before they embark headfirst into breeding cats or dogs. If you are intersted in showing and breeding these gorgeous cats, this too is a must read.

Grooming and Bathing Your Silver and Golden Cat for Show
Pam Martin of Castle Paws Silver Persians wrote this very easy to follow article about how to prepare for and bath your Persian kitten cat.

CFA's Silver and Golden Persian Distinguished Merit Title Award Winners.
Karol Cummins of Wyndcreste Silver Persians has written a series of articles about the eleven Silver and Golden Persian Distinguished Merit Title Award winners for the United Silver Fancier's Qarterly Magazine. To earn this title, a female must have produced five cats who have either granded or themselves earned a DM. A male must have produced fifteen cats who have either granded or themselves earned a DM. The title Distinguished Merit was recognized in 1981, but can be gained retroactively via petition to CFA, identifying the qualifying offspring. To read the story about each Distinguished Merit Award winner, please click on a name:GC Diadem Personality Plus, DM; GC Diadem So Sweet, DM; GC Danpeg Sony of Silverestate, DM; GC Beruju Aichan of Me Home, DM; Countrylove's Sunflower, DM; GC Gray-Ivy Winsome of Cardell, DM; GC Joyvyn Purrfect Sirprize, DM; GC Joyvyn Candy Kisses, DM; GC Gipanglin Tiffany, DM; CH, PR Sanskrit Curtsy of Royalrebel, DM; Jenwilli Blanche of Diadem, DM. We have a new Silver DM Cedarswamp Sinfully Yours of Labrese, story coming soon.

Feline Polycystic Kidney Disease
Polycystic Kidney Disease is an inherited kidney disease that has been found in Persian/Exotic cats. Feline Polycystic Kidney Disease (PKD) has been reported sporadically in the literature since 1967, but actual study into this renal disease did not begin until 1990. In 1990 an affected female Persian was referred to the Ohio State University teaching hospital with symptoms of renal failure. Offspring of this female were used to start a colony and begin research into this condition.

Dr. Leslie Lyon's research on Feline Polycystic Kidney Disease
The genetic mutation that causes PKD in Persian cats has been identified by the feline genetics laboratory of Dr. Leslie Lyons at the UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine. Several funding agencies have supported the research of the Lyons' laboratory, including, the Winn Feline Foundation, the Waltham Foundation, the UC Davis Center for Companion Animal Health and the NIH - National Center for Research Resources. The project's success was highly dependent on the continued collaborations with radiologist David S. Biller, DVM, Kansas State University, College of Veterinary Medicine. Ultrasound assistance was provided by radiologist Eric Hergessell, DVM, UC Davis, School of Veterinary Medicine, Department of Radiological & Surgical Sciences. A team effort from the Lyons' laboratory ensured the projects success, which included the research efforts provided by Heather R. Roberts, PhD., Amy E. Young, MS., Monika J. Lipinski, HyungChul Rah, and Robert A. Grahn, PhD. The mutation was identified by Carolyn A. Erdman, MS. Sequencing of the full-length genomic clone of feline PKD1 was provided by the Oklahoma Sequencing Center, Bruce A. Roe, PhD., University of Oklahoma.Most importantly, we greatly appreciate the cat breeders who participated in our PKD ultrasound screening clinics. The project had rapid success due to the overwhelming enthusiasm of the Persian breeders and their continued cooperation.

Hopalong's Legacy
Hopalong Animal Rescue is a non-profit organization whose mission is to eliminate the euthanasia of cats and dogs through rescue, spay/neuter and education programs. In 1999, Hopalong passed away at the ripe old age of 14. In his career as surrogate grandpa to many a homeless feline, Hopalong helped untold numbers of little kittens who would otherwise have faced euthanasia due to pet overpopulation. We miss Hopalong, but his legacy lives on.

Noah's Wish - Rescuing and Sheltering Animals in Disasters
Noah's Wish is a not-for-profit, animal welfare organization, with a straightforward mission. We exist to keep animals alive during disasters. Noah's Wish came into existence in March 2002, not to duplicate existing efforts to help animals during earthquakes, fires, floods, hurricanes, and tornadoes, but rather to expand on what's already in place.

Pandecats
Pandecats is an online magazine devoted to Persian and Exotic Cats and offers a wealth of articles spanning a wide range of topics, from behavior, to healthcare to writing a proper contract, to genetics to pedigrees and beyond. This site is open for membership for those interested in gaining full access (which is reccomended) to all current articles. That said many excellent articles are available to anyone interested learning more about Persian and Exotic cats even if you are not a member/subscriber. For example, three facinating articles about the genesis of Silver Persians is shared with all interested:

Silver Roots Part One

Silver Roots Part Two

Silver Roots Part Three

The History of Exotics
Barbara Sims wrote this facinating article you won't want to miss on the history and development of Exotics.

Grooming the Silver Persian by Janice Reichle
Pandecats offers Janice Reichle's wonderful and informative article on grooming the Silver and Golden Persian.

The Silver & Golden Persian
Pandecats offers another interesting article by Janice Reichle discussing Silver and Golden Persians.

Platinum Beginnings
Pandecats offers Christopher Bock's facinating article about how a few unusal Silvers have changed color from Silver to Golden.

The Summer of Fire and Ice
Pandecats offers Christopher Bock's article about the appearance of Blue Chinchillas and Blue Goldens.

The Very Early Golden
Pandecats offers Christopher Bock's facinating article about his theories on the genetic origin of Goldens.

A Breeder's Journey
Pandecats presents Munira Murray of Mission Hill and her chronicle of experiences breeding Silver and Golden Persians.