Historic Reference Photo - Handales Vantage Point (aka Van)

While this boy came with a Handales Prefix, this was a formality only (based on T&Cs in the contract) when purchasing the Queen from them. They too had the exact same caveat in their contract, hence this  Queen supplied to me from them carried the AnsonRoad Prefix and not their own.  This pairing was the sole decision of Totallycoastal Cats UK program by Kelly McGlasson.

Van the Colorado Man.
We have had some nice pictures and regular updates from Karina at Kattegat cattery in Colorado USA.  Our home bred male moved there in May 2012 to start a breeding program.  He has produced some outstanding kittens already.  Of which, one is doing very well in the show-halls stateside, and is being incorperated into another USA breed program, but more about that in a seperate post.

Here are a couple of my favourite photos of the main man himself.

Update - Van's Colorado Exploits!

We received a lovely email update from Karina in Colarado USA today.  Even betterit hadsome super pictures attached, which I thought I'd share.

......Anyway, Mr. Van is doing great and really seems to enjoy his time outside in the sun. I've attached a couple photos of him in his outdoor enclosure. You can kind of see my daughter (who's 5) is coming to the pen and Van is running up to the gate to meet her. He is such a sweetie and we just love him.

I do believe the breeding with Ella took as she is starting to fill out a bit and looks great. I can't wait to see what the kittens look like, fingers crossed for a big litter this time. Anyway, off to work for now. Van is awesome and we couldn't be happier with him. Thanks so much for allowing us the chance to have him as part of our breeding program.

Karina

Update - A New Vantage Point

The time has come to make an announcement which is now official. Our homebred boy Handale Vantage Point is going back to his roots.

Yep, Van The Man will be embarking on a stud career in USA!!

I am very proud that our boy will be the sire of USA pixiebob litters and hopefully some gorgeous show-able babies.

Van is a chunky monkey who loves fuss, toys and food... I'm sure he'll soon settle into a routine stateside and we hope later in the year to see the patter of tiny feet.

Once again our boys landed himself a superb blonde model for partner. Van being tall dark and handsome of course was bound to attract such a lady :oP.

Update - A Great Vantage Point from Here!

I took some movieclips of Van the Man yesterday morning.... we were having a bit of a game with a wagglestick... which he managed to completely destroy :oP.  Followed by lots of head rubbing and body scrunges which he adores.  You'll hear how much he likes those.  Van is a proven stud and is currently available to a breed program.

Van - Youtube Clip 1

Van - YouTube Clip 2

Van - YouTube Clip 3

Update - More Van The Man Photos

This past week Van has really filled out around the head and neck.  It is becoming increasingly difficult to tell him apart from his dad Ed.  I think he still has a bit of a baby face look at times....but then it is replaced with a full on adult male look.  I hope you like this latest photo shoot of this boy who is now 16m old, and he still has maturing to do.  Van has already sired 2 large litters this year (1 with Shanty the other with Alyssum).  We are still looking for a placement for Van, so please contact us if you'd be interested in Van as either a Stud or Pet.

Update - Like Father, Like Son!

These 2 batchelor boys live together, and yes they're active studs.  In fact, they are father and son (Ed and Van).  Can you tell the difference? 

Van has actually outgrown Ed upwards at least.  Ed undercoat is slightly redder in tone and he is still more solid and thicker round the middle and the neck and head.. but no doubt in one years time, I'm sure we'd have more trouble in telling the difference between these boys even more.  If it wasn't the slight difference in tail lengths, I'd have to do a double take every time myself, as it is I often find myself saying.... Ed, I mean Van (or vice versa).

Ed in the Foreground and Van in the Background.

I'll leave you guessing, and the tell tale tail is hidden too.

Can You Guess if this is Father or Son?

Update - Van The Man Photoshoot

Vans last photo shoot wasnt as successful as I'd like because of the lighting. I took it this time in my kitchen where the natural daylight pours through our bay window.   These I think came out much better.

Update - Photoshoot of the Shanty 5!

As promised here are the first picture's of Totallycoastal Sea Shanty's babies Heidi, Briney, Bo, Sailor and Finn).  These kittens were sired by our homebred boy Handale Vantage Point, affectionally called Van The Man.  They are 1 week old today and coming on super.   I can already see distinct characteristics in each of these kittens.  One looks very much like Van, 2 like Shanty and 2 are combined looks.  Both parents are straight footed, so ALL kittens in this litter are too. 

Appologies that all of these shots are Pixie piles but until they are a little older, we dont like to take them away from mummy screaming.  They need to adjust to being handled which takes around 2 or so weeks.  Once they are content with being picked up, I'll have more opportunity to talk individual shots of each kitten.  However, I shall do my best to point out each one within the group shots, so you can have some idea what is being made available. 

Two of these kittens are very red toned with black markings (Briney and Finn), one is a mid red tone (Bo) and 2 are cooler tones (Sailor and Heidi) and expect they'll be a latte with black marking, which closely resembles dads coat colour. 

We have Heidi under evaluation who is one of the darker toned kittens, but all other kittens are up for adoption.  If you are interested in any of the chunky boys, Totallycoastal DontRockMyBoat (Bo), Totallycoastal Surfin USA (Finn), Totallycoastal Drunken Sailor (Sailor) or the pretty girl Totallycoastal Beautiful Briny (Briney) please contact us.  All are available at our Neuter Pet price.

The first ever picture of Shanty's Five.  To the far left looking really cute is

Totallycoastal Beautiful Briny (AKA Briney)  She has such a pretty face this name

seemed very fitting for this girl kitten. The kitten next to her looking down is Finn.

This Fella is Totallycoastal Surfin USA (AKA Finn)

The kitten with her tongue out is Totallycoastal Tide Is High (AKA Heidi)

The red kitten facing us next to her sleeping is boy Totallycoastal DontRockMyBoat (AKA Bo)



Left to Right, Heidi, Sailor, Bo, Briney and Finn.



Left to Right, Heidi, Sailor, Bo, Briney and Finn.

Another Pixie Pile shot

Heidi showing off here bobtail.

Amongst the Pixie Pile, the Profile shot is

Totallycoastal Tide Is High (AKA Heidi)

Update - Photoshoot of Van The Man!

We haven't taken any pictures of Van The Man for an age.  He is much more leggy than mum and dad, and certain this comes from the older lines in his pedigree. I see this traits in Ollie (Ed's Brother) and also in Lil' Spud who is related to Alessi.  I definately see a young Ed in Van's face though!  Handale Vantage Point is the sire to the Newborn kittens we had on 1st August to Totallycoastal Sea Shanty.