We used to have three Burmese cats living with us.  

George, Merlin and Lorelei in front of the Rayburn stove:

Unfortunately the youngest, a lilac by the breed name of Winterwine Phantom, otherwise known as Merlin, was run over in November 1999. 

Merlin  : 28 October 1994 - November 1999.   

Whilst he was still young, we showed Merlin who was soon granted the title of Premier by the UK Governing Council of the Cat Fancy during the 1996/1997 season.  We did not bother moving on to showing nationally!

Merlin was a thoroughly soppy cat, and loved following a 3 year old girl called Lillie around the garden playing tag. He is sadly missed.