My stud boy at home
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UK OLYMPIAN BRONZE IMPERIAL GRAND CHAMPION
AUREUS FIRECRACKER 
"Jacob"

Best of Variety Burmese Adult - Supreme Show 2016
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Reserve Supreme Adult

​Best Burmese Cat of the Year 2018
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Best of Variety Section 5 - Supreme Show 2018

Jacob at his first show

Jacob

Aureus 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.
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Jacob is at stud to approved and tested GCCF Active registered queens. Please contact me for details.
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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.
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​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.

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 a further ten litters (up to date) of fabulous kittens, you might see some of them at a cat show!

His latest litter is due in July 2018. 

Jacob is available for stud to approved and tested queens.


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Photos of Jacob's house

Jacob & Elsa snuggled up - in love!

Elsa takes over Jacob's bed!

CCTV photo of Jacob's house

Jacob's Show News 

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
Jacob was Best of Breed and won all his side classes

Supreme Cat Show 26th November
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!