I have had cats and dogs all of my life. I started showing and breeding purebred dogs some 40 years ago - the Borzoi and Poodle. The big elegant Russian hound and the delightful smart toy poodle. I still own and breed both the big (Standard) and Toy Poodles under the Obanya prefix. 

So I came to cat showing and breeding, after 15 years of being active in the dog world. My initial breed choice was the Russian Blue, but after seeing and feeling a Rex coated cat - weird but wonderful. I was hooked and ordered a Cornish Rex. This was in 1971 and that started my involvement and passion for these breeds, which is still there. 

Always interested in a challenge and especially the genetics in animal breeding.
I have also tackled the dilute colours in the Abyssinian and also the gorgeous Somali. Some 18 years or more ago I added the 'picture postcard' silver spotted and then tipped British Short hair, as well going onto a range of other colours/patterns available in this breed.

Today I no longer breed the Abyssinian or the Somali, I am concentrating on Singapura, British Short hair, Cornish Rex and my first love, the lovely Russian .

I juggle a rather full on involvement in the cat world with earning a salary! I have been judging (All Breeds) for some years now as well as teaching, breeding and showing. I enjoy the interaction between the Judge, exhibitor/breeder and public, as today's 'open' ring style shows encourage the sharing of knowledge and enjoyment of cat ownership.

I'm proud to have been awarded for 3 years in a row (from the inception)" The Beryl Chandler Breeder of the Year Award" for Group 3 breeds (GCCFV)
Thanks of course, to the owners who also showed successfully their Obanya bred cats to achieve this recognition.

I hope you will enjoy the following pictures I have taken of the cats and dogs at Obanya.

"OBANYA" is located at Clematis, up in the hills, one hours drive (good freeway access) from Melbourne, Victoria, Australia.

The Obanya web site is graphic intensive (lots of Cats and Poodle photographs) and may take a while to load for some computers, please be patient as I am sure you will enjoy your visit.