| My name is Maureen McNicoll.� I live on 26 hectares overlooking�the Peel�Valley
just outside of Tamworth, New South Wales, Australia.
� My daughter started me off breeding cats�in 1988 when she turned 15 years of
age.� I thought that was a great idea at the time, to keep her mind from other
things (boys). I never realised it would turn into such a passion and love
affair of the Persian breed.� A lot of older breeders would remember my lovely
smokes on the show bench - I still breed these in a small way.� �
However,�I always loved�the Himalayan breed and couldn't help myself when the
opportunity arose.�� The babies are born white, and although you have an idea
what you have in the litter, it is always a "wait and see" to make sure you
have their colours correct.
� I mostly breed the pure colours, because I think eventually we will lose these
lines - as so many people are delving into all those tabby (lynx) patterns.� It
is all a matter of choice after all. I must admit to seeing some lovely colours
out there - but HOW do they work out all those colours - it is beyond me!
� I like to sell my best to permanent loving homes, so please feel free to
contact me by email�below or visit my web page by clicking on the link below. | 
