GC, RW Moosecoons Shilah

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18th best cat in Championship, Region 7
Best of Breed Maine Coon, Region 7
6th Best Maine Coon Nationally
(includes Europe, Japan and Canada, I don't know why they don't call it International)

CFA's 2008/2009 season

"Gerbil"

Brown Classic Tabby & High White

June 9, 2007

His parents are:

GC Moosecoons BB &

CH Stacalone Chinook of Moosecoons

Pedigree

Shilah means "brother" as this gorgeous boy lives with my friend David and is half-brother JT. When he was a baby before his ears stood up, I took this one picture of him where for all the world he looked like a guinea pig. Guinea just isn't a flattering word <lol>, so he became Gerbil and the name stuck. It was fun making his first vet appt, believe me - "You want to bring in your gerbil?" - "No, I have a kitten, his name is Gerbil" - "and what kind of animal is it again?"

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Anyway, this handsome beast was an undoubted keeper from day one, so I asked David if he wanted Gerbil to live with him as a show boy and he said Oh Yea. Gerbil has done quite well so far, aside from lovely type, he has his dad's happy-happy show personality and I couldn't be more proud.
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Dear boy granded at 9 months, making 5 out of 6 finals that day! It was a major thrill for David and for me, and I have to thank David for caring for him so well and doing such a great job of grooming and presenting him at the shows. David went on to show him during the 2008/2009 CFA season to a Regional Win. Gerbil got a bit jaded with the whole showing thing, keeping a pleasant if bored demeanor, even as hormones kicked in. Now

we just need to find him a girlfriend to teach him how to use those parts he's been so curious about...

For those who may be curious, Yes, Gerbil has sired a couple of gorgeous litters now and we look forward to more to come!

A picture of proud daddy with CFA judge Tracy Petty when Gerbil got his first "Best Cat" rosette at the Garden State show in 2008

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