Persee

TRUFEE PERSES

2nd of April 1995 - 28th of May 2007

Sire :Trufee Meleagar Dam: Trufee Media

Photo by Lewis Baucutt

(Photo taken at Humberside CKCS Champ show June 2003 after getting 2nd in Veteran Dog)

PERSEE

An honorary 'cat.'

1995 was a mixed year, but among the good things were the arrivals of Trufee puppies on April 2nd and Cadifee kittens on June 19th. Prior problems meant Mum, Maddy (Trufee Media), would not have another litter and there were only boys --- one little lad stood out, not just as the only ruby, but also as the most affectionate and gorgeous --- Persee (Trufee Perses) was here, and in June was joined by his best friend, Dotty (a.k.a. Gr Ch & Int Gr Pr Cadifee Dotsabracken) and this was a friendship that was never broken. He first found notice winning photographic competitions as a puppy & more later, often with 'his cats.'

Bingley 1995 --- and guess who was at his first cat show! --- like his Grandfather Jason, a black & tan, before him Persee loved the car, the countryside and just 'being with Mum' --- he watched at every show to see the rosettes arrive in the car, and seemed to smile when the feline results were good. The others get outings in the car, but Persee had to be out when bitches were in season, etc. --- but, of course, they all go to family outings and dog shows: sometimes Kennel Club & GCCF events took place near each other. Indeed 1996 Persee had some good places at Bingley.

Persee had a reasonable canine show career, with one Ch. Show Veteran first and a few lower placings; he was often placed in the 'ruby' classes as well as nearly always getting placed, at least, at most other dog shows. On his 5th birthday he made his first BOB just at the time he had been born. Recently he has claimed the Keighley Veteran trophy on points for 3 consecutive years as well as reserve overall points winner. He and Hetty have had several brace accolades.

Persee adored his puppies, but more so his kittens ---- Dotty would NOT kitten without him at her side, and he cared for the kittens as the subsequent litter members arrived. If a kitten escaped it was gently carried back and put with the right queen.

Persee was a good stud dog and Hetty (Trufee Hera) is here to prove the legacy goes on. She has several feline 'mates' but especially Nutmeg, wee Georgie and Soprano.

All kittens claimed Persee's attention and last year, Donna (Cadifee Domnina) made him her special friend.

Many knew Persee at the cat shows and he loved his trips to Dublin, staying in the Travelodge and walking with our many Irish friends, but especially Carol Irvine, her family and young son Michael. He was in Dublin in April for the GCFFI Supreme.

On the last Saturday he came to the Durham cat show and seemed to enjoy his day with a few little treats, walks and relaxing time on the lawn outside Pat and John Kidd's home. He picked up Donna's rosette when I dropped it accidentally on arriving home and put is near his own display.

Bank holiday Monday was the last day --- we had seen the veterinarian on Sunday, and for some hours the medication worked --- Then he came for a cuddle, got down and left us. Persee's death is a loss, but I hope he had a good 12 years plus. He seemed content and will be missed at home, at Church where he attended meetings, at school where he guarded from the car and by some who will miss seeing him 'guarding' our cats shows.

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A few of my favourite Persee photos