::::: The Valnika Family Album :::::

Like most families, we really enjoy taking and collecting photos of our most precious"children". the fact that our children wear permanent fur coats makes no difference :-)

And there is nothing that pleases us more them being able to share our favorite photos with friends... so you are invited to browse through our family album including photos of our Russian Blue kids, some of their furry friends, our rose garden (another passion of mine) and even some pictures of the humans who the cats graciously allow to be part of their lives.

We add to Our Family Album frequently so we hope you take a minute to thumb through it often.

Saba's Story
Saba & Sasha As Kittens
Sasha's (and Valnika's) First Litter
The First Valnika Kittens Growing Up
Saba's Favorite Show Photos
Zoya's Photos, Now Retired From breeding
Abby's Photos
Zoya and Abby have their Photo Taken
Bungee, Our Precious Household Pet
Valnika Kittens In Their New Homes
Sasha, Now Retired From Breeding
Sasha's Last Babies
Valnika's Calendar Girls
Grisaille's Dream Weaver of Valnika (Retired)
CH Wynterwynd Waterfall of Valnika (Retired)
GC, RW Kaybrook's Princess Kisa of Valnika (Retired)
CH Valnika California Dreamin (Retired)

Pasha and his new Tonk brothers are living happily with Judy and Elliott in Arlington, TX

Sasha delivered her second litter on February 26, 2004 with 4 new babies - 2 boys and 2 girls!!.
This is a typical Valnika litter.

GC, RW Valnika Rudy Valentino

CFA's Gulf Shore Region's 8th Best Cat in Championship
CFA's Gulf Shore Region's 2nd Best of Breed and Color
CFA's 4th Best of Breed Nationally

Best Kitten Winner
Best Cat Winner
Best Cat In Show Winner

Sire: GC, RW Czarcatz Ready Take Aim
Dam: Grisaille's Zara

Birthdate: October 7, 2005

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On August 19, 2006 "Rudy" became our first homebred Grand Champion!!. Rudy has always been a joy to show since his first show at 4 months old. He was a slow bloomer until 6 months old when he began showing up the other females and males up against him. Rudy is a moderate Russian Blue male with a very plush russian coat, nice body style and great big green eyes as the standard calls for. Rudy made many Best Kittens while showing in kitten class and has earned already many Best Cats since showing as a grand champion. His best show so far was the recent Stars and Stripes Show in Humble, Texas where he was Best Cat in Show earning 4 Best Cat rosettes. This guy is better than we hoped for and we really look forward to producing many babies with his great temperment. Rudy has retired from showing and earned his regional winner title as Valnika had hoped for. He is 4th best of breed currently nationally. Rudy just went for the stars so to speak. Rudy will just enjoy his new position as lead breeder now, making the girls of Valnika happy Mothers.

CFA GC, TICA RW Valnika's Summer Breeze

2nd Best Russian Blue Kitten
7th Best Kitten
South Central Region - 2007-2008 Show Season

Sire: GC,RW Valnika Rudy Valentino
Dam: GC,RW Kaybrook's Princess Kisa of Valnika

Birthdate: May 5, 2007

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Breezer is a result of a first breeding with Kisa and Rudy. He has even a sweeter personality than his parents and was a looker from the day he was born. Breezer enjoyed showing as a kitten and getting in many top 10 finals. It wasn't though until he entered championship in CFA that he took real notice. In just 2 shows, Breezer earned his grand champion title, completing it in Mesquite, TX at the Ozark Cat Fanciers show Jan. 26-27. Breezer has also competed in TICA and has done very well in kitten class...taking home many BEST Kitten awards. He will be competing in February now for his Supreme Grand Champion title and a possible regional award. He is a real gem to add to our breeding program. He will be replacing Rudy in the near future.

CH Valnika Blue Topaz, DM

Sire: CH Samovar Tripod of Grisaille
Dam: Grisaille's Zara of Valnika

Birthdate: March 15, 2005

Topaz is the result of Zara's first breeding. She resembles her mom a great deal with added features which made her very competive in CFA shows. Topaz was shown for 5 months and earned many rosettes placing anywhere from 9th to 3rd best kitten.

Topaz is a very sweet girl, loves to rub her owner's faces and loves constant petting. She is very playful and sure to produce very nice looking kittens. Topaz has had 2 wonderful litters producing sweet babies.