Hi all,
It has been a while since I talked about the new breed - the Bramble. I know some of you have been in discussion about it in the past, so I thought I would re-introduce it.
For those of you that don't know me, my name is Gary Bramlett and I have Magnoliachat Cattery. I have the oldest continuous Peterbald programs in the U.S. In fact, I still have the first PD in the U.S. (Fanya), who was the daughter of Nocturn iz Murino, the first Peterbald.
I have ALWAYS been taken with hairless cats, but also love the Bengal. So, I worked very hard and created a new breed of cat called the Bramble. I have been breeding them for 3 years now and have a good established line (except for now needing more genetic diveristy). This is such a wonderful breed. I know it is always controversial when a new breed is introduced and that is not my intention. I just want to let you know about it. This is a wonderfully unique breed that has a mix of the personality of the Peterbald (loving, wants to be held, etc.) with the personality of the Bengal mixed in. They have kept their love of water, athleticism, and all the hunting (even if it is play hunting in your house) skills. The Bramble will grab a toy and run to it's bowl and growl. You can walk right up and take it, though, without an argument. This is a fun cat and one that is sure to take the cat world by storm.
The BIG difference between it and the Bengal is the wire coat. This wire coat is similar in feel to a Wire Fox Terrier Dog, if you know what that feels like - it is not like the American Wirehair. It is almost one of those "must see to believe" cats. There are differences in the standard, as well. I wouldn't want you to think that this is just a "wire-haired Bengal". The personality is different, the cat is longer/more elegant, larger ears, etc.... I have plenty of pictures and some videos. Would love some feedback. There is a standard already written, as well. Right now, I have to register them with Rare and Exotic Feline Registry (if you go there, you will see a good write up on them).
If you go to youtube.com and put "Magnoliachat" in the search engine, you will find some videos of Brambles mixed in with those of Peterbalds. Here are some of the links to the videos:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KNOYooMHfoU
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mk1fcBiEeTU
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VaQAZikqTAI
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xI0Uhq_a57Q
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bDkN35f3lFc
In order for this wonderful new breed to make it, though, there has to be more breeders. So, I am in a way recruiting breeders. I need to expand the genetic pool, so let me know if you are interested.
If you are totally against this breed, that is fine. I respect your opinion. I am a long time breeder and shower and can take the critisizm. I won't argue, though - not my style and I wouldn't want to offend anyone on this group. Please visit my site, if you have a chance. It is below on my signature line.
Also, in the meantime, here is a photo montage of my Peterbalds and, half way through, it goes into the Bramble pictures. Believe me, you will know when. ;-)
http://www.onetruemedia.com/shared?p=6e7752bb153341df4ad03c&skin_id=1602&utm_source=otm&utm_medium=text_url
The wire coat now breeds true when a wire to wire breeding.
These are the percentage of wire coated kittens in breeding:
Wire Bramble to Wire Bramble = all wire Bramble kittens
Bengal to Hairless Peterbald = 75% wire, 25% hairless
Bengal to Brush coat Peterbald = 50% wire 50% straight coats
Bengal to Wire Coated Bramble = same as Bengal to Brush coat Peterbald
There are other breeds being used right now to get the genetic diversity needed. The Savannah has even been used. All cats that come out with a Bengal or Savannah coat are called "Straight Coated Brambles". The standard allows for outcrosses other than the PD and Bengal until January of 2009, however, that may be extended.
So, thanks for letting me re-introduce this wonderful and unique breed. Maybe it will spark some interest and we can go forward with TICA acceptance.
It has been a while since I talked about the new breed - the Bramble. I know some of you have been in discussion about it in the past, so I thought I would re-introduce it.
For those of you that don't know me, my name is Gary Bramlett and I have Magnoliachat Cattery. I have the oldest continuous Peterbald programs in the U.S. In fact, I still have the first PD in the U.S. (Fanya), who was the daughter of Nocturn iz Murino, the first Peterbald.
I have ALWAYS been taken with hairless cats, but also love the Bengal. So, I worked very hard and created a new breed of cat called the Bramble. I have been breeding them for 3 years now and have a good established line (except for now needing more genetic diveristy). This is such a wonderful breed. I know it is always controversial when a new breed is introduced and that is not my intention. I just want to let you know about it. This is a wonderfully unique breed that has a mix of the personality of the Peterbald (loving, wants to be held, etc.) with the personality of the Bengal mixed in. They have kept their love of water, athleticism, and all the hunting (even if it is play hunting in your house) skills. The Bramble will grab a toy and run to it's bowl and growl. You can walk right up and take it, though, without an argument. This is a fun cat and one that is sure to take the cat world by storm.
The BIG difference between it and the Bengal is the wire coat. This wire coat is similar in feel to a Wire Fox Terrier Dog, if you know what that feels like - it is not like the American Wirehair. It is almost one of those "must see to believe" cats. There are differences in the standard, as well. I wouldn't want you to think that this is just a "wire-haired Bengal". The personality is different, the cat is longer/more elegant, larger ears, etc.... I have plenty of pictures and some videos. Would love some feedback. There is a standard already written, as well. Right now, I have to register them with Rare and Exotic Feline Registry (if you go there, you will see a good write up on them).
If you go to youtube.com and put "Magnoliachat" in the search engine, you will find some videos of Brambles mixed in with those of Peterbalds. Here are some of the links to the videos:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KNOYooMHfoU
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mk1fcBiEeTU
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VaQAZikqTAI
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xI0Uhq_a57Q
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bDkN35f3lFc
In order for this wonderful new breed to make it, though, there has to be more breeders. So, I am in a way recruiting breeders. I need to expand the genetic pool, so let me know if you are interested.
If you are totally against this breed, that is fine. I respect your opinion. I am a long time breeder and shower and can take the critisizm. I won't argue, though - not my style and I wouldn't want to offend anyone on this group. Please visit my site, if you have a chance. It is below on my signature line.
Also, in the meantime, here is a photo montage of my Peterbalds and, half way through, it goes into the Bramble pictures. Believe me, you will know when. ;-)
http://www.onetruemedia.com/shared?p=6e7752bb153341df4ad03c&skin_id=1602&utm_source=otm&utm_medium=text_url
The wire coat now breeds true when a wire to wire breeding.
These are the percentage of wire coated kittens in breeding:
Wire Bramble to Wire Bramble = all wire Bramble kittens
Bengal to Hairless Peterbald = 75% wire, 25% hairless
Bengal to Brush coat Peterbald = 50% wire 50% straight coats
Bengal to Wire Coated Bramble = same as Bengal to Brush coat Peterbald
There are other breeds being used right now to get the genetic diversity needed. The Savannah has even been used. All cats that come out with a Bengal or Savannah coat are called "Straight Coated Brambles". The standard allows for outcrosses other than the PD and Bengal until January of 2009, however, that may be extended.
So, thanks for letting me re-introduce this wonderful and unique breed. Maybe it will spark some interest and we can go forward with TICA acceptance.