Isher kittens, derived from the MelodyGarden Cattery. The breed is American Shorthair; most of the cats are shaded silver in coloration. Jasmine is a silver ticked tabby, and Sir Winston IV is a shaded blue variation. Breeding cats was the most expensive – and most rewarding – hobby that I ever enjoyed. I am no longer involved with breeding, but both Creeper and Alta are wonderful pets. I would recommend this breed over any other for a person who wants a warm, attentive, personable cat. You should expect to pay between $350 and $650 for a pet-quality kitten, more for a show-quality kitten. Trust me, this breed is worth the expense.

A silver-shaded kitten.

Pinot

This male kitten was the first one born to Alta. I named him Pinot Grigio, after a type of Italian wine. There were two female kittens in the same litter, but Pinot was my favorite.

Grand Champion,
Regional Winner:
Melodygarden Virginia's Creeper
MelodyGarden Virginia's Creeper

3rd best of breed, 8th best cat in the country in 2002, Alta's big brother and best friend.

Jasmine, a silver ticked tabby

MelodyGarden Jasmine of Mericat

Pictured here with Alta and her littermates, June 2001.
Pictured below is Sir Winston, IV.

MelodyGarden Sir Winston IV of Isher

This male kitten is a shaded blue born to Alta on November 7, 2003. He's going to be a ten-gallon cat: he weighed nearly 7 pounds at 14 weeks! Sir Winston was adopted by a family in Ohio.

This is Camomile.

MelodyGarden Camomile of Isher

Sir Winston's younger brother, a shaded silver kitten. We hope he does as well in the show ring as his father, Virginia's Creeper!

The kittens love to watch nature programs.

MelodyGarden Isher kittens

Now if they would only figure out what to do with the mouse in our kitchen....
This is Hermes, who looks like his mom.

MelodyGarden Hermes of Isher

This little guy was the 3rd kitten born November 7, 2003. Hermes was adopted by a local family.






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Last updated 2005-12-18. AP.