Category Archives: Perth Rare Breeds Project

Somali – Perth Rare Breeds Project

I had never actually heard about the Somali breed prior to starting my rare breeds project. The gorgeous Nina was brought to my attention by a good friend who lived next door to Nina’s human mum Lynley. Lynley has been a long-time cat lover, sharing her life with her previous cat Leo (nick name Wuzzy)…

Bengal – Perth Rare Breeds Project

When cat lover Mike was trying to convince his self-avowed “dog person” wife Molly to consider a new feline family member the Bengal breed cat was offered up as a compromise. Breed characteristics of the Bengal claim that they are somewhat dog like in their energy, outgoing nature and reputation for being able to be…

Devon Rex – Perth Rare Breeds Project

When I arrived at Charlotte’s home, mum Akasha led me into a room where Charlotte, her six-month-old Devon Rex, was hanging out with her son Xavier while he played video games. I literally gasped when I saw her, like a little jewel curled up in the middle of the bed in the most perfect puddle…