My stud boy at home
UK OLYMPIAN GOLD IMPERIAL GRAND CHAMPION
AUREUS FIRECRACKER
"Jacob"
Best of Variety Burmese Adult &
Reserve Supreme Adult 2016
Best Burmese Adult GCCF Cat of the Year 2018
Best of Variety Section 5 - Supreme Show 2018
Overall Best in Show - Chester & Nth Wales 2019
Best Overall Section 5 GCCF Cat of the Year 2019
Overall Best in Show - Chester & North Wales 2019
Overall Best in Show - Cheshire Area 2019
Photo taken at the Supreme Show October 2018 by Prof Ian Jarvis
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Jacob at his first show
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JacobAureus Firecracker (aka Jacob) was bred by Dr Peter Collin. Jacob came to live with me in August 2015 as a wee kitten and as you can see, he has grown into a beautiful boy!
Jacob is a big, cuddly, friendly boy who enjoys playing and getting lots of attention! His favourite toys are a laser light and a "tickling stick"! Jacob's mother was imported from New Zealand and his pedigree includes cats from both New Zealand and Australia. This is good news for the gene pool of the breed. Jacob is wonderfully patient and gentle with his lady friends and has now produced over ten fabulous litters. See more info below. Jacob is at stud to approved and tested GCCF Active registered queens. Please contact me for details. To see his pedigree, please click here His credentials...
Jacob has been tested Hypokalaemia negative by Langford University and has subsequently tested negative for Felv & FIV. Jacob's DNA test shows that he is a brown based red, carrying chocolate. He has a GCCF certificate of entirety. Jacob is at stud to FeLV/FIV negative queens (by prior agreement) who are on the GCCF Active Register. Queens' owners must provide evidence of their HK status, be fully vaccinated and up to date with their booster vaccinations. Please contact me for more details. As a Registered Veterinary Nurse (RVN), the health of my cats is of paramount importance to me and as a member of the GCCF Responsible Breeder Scheme, I am supported by my local veterinary practice and I adhere to the GCCF guidelines for breeders. I live in Northwich, Cheshire. You can contact me by email vintarnburmese@yahoo.com |
Jacob at the Supreme 2017
Jacob's House
Jacob has a light and spacious house which has washable rubber flooring throughout the covered outdoor run and the indoor quarters. The outdoor run is fitted with 'storm panels' to keep him warm and dry. The panels are removed in fine weather to keep the run cool. There is heating, a radio, electric lighting, power points and heated beds are available to ensure he and his visiting queens are nice and comfortable, whatever the weather. The house is fitted with its own CCTV camera, so I can monitor Jacob and his lady visitors from my iPad, phone or computer. Latest News - I've recently moved to a bungalow and Jacob is going to have a fabulous house and run built which will be ready in October 2019. Watch this space! 
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Jacob's kittens
Jacob's first litter of seven beautiful kittens were born on 29/09/2016 (photo on left). Four girls and a three boys, to Champion Vintarn Lilac Lyra.
Jacob's second litter of five adorable kittens were born on 26/01/2017 (photo on right). Four boys and one girl, to Champion Velvet Revolution.
Jacob has sired many fabulous litters of kittens - you might see some of them at a cat show!
His latest litter is due in January 2019.
Jacob is available for stud to approved GCCF Registered Felv/FIV & HK tested negative queens.
Jacob's second litter of five adorable kittens were born on 26/01/2017 (photo on right). Four boys and one girl, to Champion Velvet Revolution.
Jacob has sired many fabulous litters of kittens - you might see some of them at a cat show!
His latest litter is due in January 2019.
Jacob is available for stud to approved GCCF Registered Felv/FIV & HK tested negative queens.
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Photos of Jacob's house
Jacob & Elsa snuggled up - in love!
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Elsa takes over Jacob's bed!
CCTV photo of Jacob's house
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Jacob's Show News
The following list includes Jacob's results at the GCCF shows...
Jacob became a Champion aged just ten and a half months, on 3rd April 2016.
Jacob then progressed to winning three Grand Champion certificates, gaining his title on 13th August 2016 at the Chester Cat Club Show.
Manchester & District Cat Club Show 10th September 2016
Jacob was awarded his first Imperial Certificate by his judge, Sandra Devereux.
North West Cat Club Show 24th September 2016
acob was awarded his second Imperial Certificate by his judge, John Trotter.
Supreme Cat Show 22nd October 2016
Jacob had a truly wonderful day at the NEC in Birmingham!
Gr Ch Aureus Firecracker (Jacob) was awarded two further Imperial certificates and Best of Breed by his class judge, Helen Marriott-Power.
He was then awarded First in the Special Ruby Class by his judge, Jenny Jones.
And THEN - Maria Chapman-Beer, the Best of Variety judge picked Jacob as her Best of Variety Adult.
Jacob was beautifully handled by Shivarene (Jan Bradley) to go across the stage at the show's finale, competing for Best Adult.
To my delight, Jacob was awarded Reserve Supreme Adult - by the lovely Elaine Culf, Linda Walpole and Dr Bruce Bennett.
His Best of Variety award at this show gave Jacob a fifth Imperial certificate - making him an Imperial Grand Champion at just 15 months of age.
Cheshire Area Show 19th November 2016
Jacob gained his 1st Olympian Certificate by Mrs Pat Perkins and was Best of Variety Burmese and was in the final three for Best in Show!
Shropshire Cat Club Show 4th February 2017
Jacob was awarded his 2nd Olympian certificate by Shirley Bullock.
Lancashire Cat Club 11th March 2017
Jacob was again Best of Variety Burmese
Merseyside Cat Club 3rd June 2017
Jacob was awarded his 3rd Olympian certificate by Mr John Hansson.
Lakeland Cat Club Show 17th June 2017
Jacob was awarded Reserve Olympian by Mrs Lynn Fyer and went onto become Best of Variety Burmese. The photo on the left was taken by my friend, Carol Walker, at the show.
Chester & North Wales Cat Club Show 12th August 2017
Jacob was awarded his 4th Olympian by Mr Mark Pearman and went onto become Best of Variety Burmese, thanks to his judge, Claire Lewis.
Manchester & District Cat Club Show 2nd September 2017
Jacob was awarded his 5th Olympian certificate by his judge, Sally Tokens - giving him his new title of Olympian Bronze Imperial Grand Champion! I am so proud of my lovely, gentle boy and am so grateful to his breeder, Peter Collin for entrusting him into my care.
Cheshire Area Show 18th November 2017 - Jacob was awarded his 1st Silver Olympian certificate by Mr Steve Crow and was
Best of Variety Burmese
Shropshire & Gwynedd Shows 3rd February 2018
Jacob was awarded a Reserve Olympian certificate at both shows
Lancashire Cat Club Show 10th March 2018
Jacob was Overall Best of Variety Burmese today
Midland & Central Cat Shows 5th May 2018
Jacob was Best Adult Burmese in both shows and was awarded Reserve Olympian certificates in both shows too!
Merseyside Cat Club Show 2nd June 2018
Today's show was the first show of the new GCCF system. Jacob was awarded his 2nd Silver Olympian Certificate by judge, Elaine Culf and he went on to be Best in Show Section 5.
Lakeland 16th June 2018
Jacob was awarded Best of Breed and won all his side classes - he loves his days out!
Chester 11th August 2018
Jacob was awarded his 3rd Silver Olympian and was Overall Best of Section 5
Wyvern 1st September 2018
Jacob was awarded Reserve Olympian and Overall Best of Section 5
North West 22nd September 2018
Jacob was Best of Breed and won all his side classes
Supreme Cat Show 26th November 2018
Jacob was awarded his second UK certificate by judge Linda Martin - giving him the prefix to his title of "UK"!
Later, Jacob was chosen from an entry of 11 Best of Breed Cats in Section Five to be Best of Variety Section 5, by judge Janet Barrett!
My thanks to both judges for making this a truly wonderful day!
Cheshire Area Show 17th November 2018
Jacob was awarded his 5th Olympian Silver certificate by Mrs Betty Shingleton - giving him the new title of UK Olympian Silver Imperial Grand Champion.
And if this wasn't exciting enough, he went onto be Overall Best in Section 5 (thanks to his BOV judge, Mr Steve Crow)
Gwynedd & Shropshire 2nd February 2019
Jacob Best of Breed in both shows & 3rd and 4th in Olympian classes.
Lancashire 9th March 2019
3rd in Olympian and went on to be Overall Best in Section 5
Preston & Blackpool 23rd March 2019
Jacob was awarded his first GOLD Olympian Certificate!
Merseyside 1st June 2019
Reserve Olympian awarded by Mrs Rosemary Fisher
Chester & North Wales Cat Club 10th August 2019
What a day! Jacob was awarded Reserve Olympian by Janet Tonkinson, Best of Breed by Elisabeth Stark, Best Adult by Claire Lewis and... for the first time ever.... BEST IN SHOW by Elaine Culf! This success gave him his second Gold Olympian Certificate too. Talk about a fabulous day!
Asian Group Cat Society 21st September 2019
Jacob was awarded Best of Breed and his third Gold Olympian Certificate by Mr Steve Crow and went onto be Best Burmese in Show!
Cheshire Area Show 16th November 2019
Today was THE DAY! Jacob was awarded his 4th Olympian Gold certificate by Mrs Di Brown, Best of Breed by Mrs Barbara Prowse and went onto become Best of Variety and to my utter amazement, he was awarded OVERALL BEST IN SHOW by Dr Peter Collin - thus gaining him his final 5th Gold Certificate - Jacob is now UK OLYMPIAN GOLD IMPERIAL GRAND CHAMPION AUREUS FIRECRACKER - beyond my wildest dreams. I am so proud of my beautiful boy.
Jacob became a Champion aged just ten and a half months, on 3rd April 2016.
Jacob then progressed to winning three Grand Champion certificates, gaining his title on 13th August 2016 at the Chester Cat Club Show.
Manchester & District Cat Club Show 10th September 2016
Jacob was awarded his first Imperial Certificate by his judge, Sandra Devereux.
North West Cat Club Show 24th September 2016
acob was awarded his second Imperial Certificate by his judge, John Trotter.
Supreme Cat Show 22nd October 2016
Jacob had a truly wonderful day at the NEC in Birmingham!
Gr Ch Aureus Firecracker (Jacob) was awarded two further Imperial certificates and Best of Breed by his class judge, Helen Marriott-Power.
He was then awarded First in the Special Ruby Class by his judge, Jenny Jones.
And THEN - Maria Chapman-Beer, the Best of Variety judge picked Jacob as her Best of Variety Adult.
Jacob was beautifully handled by Shivarene (Jan Bradley) to go across the stage at the show's finale, competing for Best Adult.
To my delight, Jacob was awarded Reserve Supreme Adult - by the lovely Elaine Culf, Linda Walpole and Dr Bruce Bennett.
His Best of Variety award at this show gave Jacob a fifth Imperial certificate - making him an Imperial Grand Champion at just 15 months of age.
Cheshire Area Show 19th November 2016
Jacob gained his 1st Olympian Certificate by Mrs Pat Perkins and was Best of Variety Burmese and was in the final three for Best in Show!
Shropshire Cat Club Show 4th February 2017
Jacob was awarded his 2nd Olympian certificate by Shirley Bullock.
Lancashire Cat Club 11th March 2017
Jacob was again Best of Variety Burmese
Merseyside Cat Club 3rd June 2017
Jacob was awarded his 3rd Olympian certificate by Mr John Hansson.
Lakeland Cat Club Show 17th June 2017
Jacob was awarded Reserve Olympian by Mrs Lynn Fyer and went onto become Best of Variety Burmese. The photo on the left was taken by my friend, Carol Walker, at the show.
Chester & North Wales Cat Club Show 12th August 2017
Jacob was awarded his 4th Olympian by Mr Mark Pearman and went onto become Best of Variety Burmese, thanks to his judge, Claire Lewis.
Manchester & District Cat Club Show 2nd September 2017
Jacob was awarded his 5th Olympian certificate by his judge, Sally Tokens - giving him his new title of Olympian Bronze Imperial Grand Champion! I am so proud of my lovely, gentle boy and am so grateful to his breeder, Peter Collin for entrusting him into my care.
Cheshire Area Show 18th November 2017 - Jacob was awarded his 1st Silver Olympian certificate by Mr Steve Crow and was
Best of Variety Burmese
Shropshire & Gwynedd Shows 3rd February 2018
Jacob was awarded a Reserve Olympian certificate at both shows
Lancashire Cat Club Show 10th March 2018
Jacob was Overall Best of Variety Burmese today
Midland & Central Cat Shows 5th May 2018
Jacob was Best Adult Burmese in both shows and was awarded Reserve Olympian certificates in both shows too!
Merseyside Cat Club Show 2nd June 2018
Today's show was the first show of the new GCCF system. Jacob was awarded his 2nd Silver Olympian Certificate by judge, Elaine Culf and he went on to be Best in Show Section 5.
Lakeland 16th June 2018
Jacob was awarded Best of Breed and won all his side classes - he loves his days out!
Chester 11th August 2018
Jacob was awarded his 3rd Silver Olympian and was Overall Best of Section 5
Wyvern 1st September 2018
Jacob was awarded Reserve Olympian and Overall Best of Section 5
North West 22nd September 2018
Jacob was Best of Breed and won all his side classes
Supreme Cat Show 26th November 2018
Jacob was awarded his second UK certificate by judge Linda Martin - giving him the prefix to his title of "UK"!
Later, Jacob was chosen from an entry of 11 Best of Breed Cats in Section Five to be Best of Variety Section 5, by judge Janet Barrett!
My thanks to both judges for making this a truly wonderful day!
Cheshire Area Show 17th November 2018
Jacob was awarded his 5th Olympian Silver certificate by Mrs Betty Shingleton - giving him the new title of UK Olympian Silver Imperial Grand Champion.
And if this wasn't exciting enough, he went onto be Overall Best in Section 5 (thanks to his BOV judge, Mr Steve Crow)
Gwynedd & Shropshire 2nd February 2019
Jacob Best of Breed in both shows & 3rd and 4th in Olympian classes.
Lancashire 9th March 2019
3rd in Olympian and went on to be Overall Best in Section 5
Preston & Blackpool 23rd March 2019
Jacob was awarded his first GOLD Olympian Certificate!
Merseyside 1st June 2019
Reserve Olympian awarded by Mrs Rosemary Fisher
Chester & North Wales Cat Club 10th August 2019
What a day! Jacob was awarded Reserve Olympian by Janet Tonkinson, Best of Breed by Elisabeth Stark, Best Adult by Claire Lewis and... for the first time ever.... BEST IN SHOW by Elaine Culf! This success gave him his second Gold Olympian Certificate too. Talk about a fabulous day!
Asian Group Cat Society 21st September 2019
Jacob was awarded Best of Breed and his third Gold Olympian Certificate by Mr Steve Crow and went onto be Best Burmese in Show!
Cheshire Area Show 16th November 2019
Today was THE DAY! Jacob was awarded his 4th Olympian Gold certificate by Mrs Di Brown, Best of Breed by Mrs Barbara Prowse and went onto become Best of Variety and to my utter amazement, he was awarded OVERALL BEST IN SHOW by Dr Peter Collin - thus gaining him his final 5th Gold Certificate - Jacob is now UK OLYMPIAN GOLD IMPERIAL GRAND CHAMPION AUREUS FIRECRACKER - beyond my wildest dreams. I am so proud of my beautiful boy.