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K balies Miniature
Schnauzers
We spoke to Angus McIlrath from
Koobalies Miniature Schnauzers
to fi nd out just what it is he loves
about the breed.
Q: Tell us how you started breeding.
A: I was seven years old when my
grandmother got her fi rst Schnauzer.
Her name was Lynette Hobbs.
Q: What makes Miniature Schnauzers so unique?
A: They are a large dog in a small package,
and they don’t moult.
Q: Describe the perfect Miniature
Schnauzer owner.
A: Someone who wants a best friend or a new
companion. Someone who will love and care
for their special
bundle of joy.
For more
information, visit
koobaliesmini
schnauzers.com
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Ravera Ragdoll s
We spoke to Vera from Ravera Ragdolls
to fi nd out why she thinks Ragdolls
make the perfect pet.
Q: Tell us how you started breeding.
A: I received my fi rst Ragdoll (Tia, a Seal Point)
as a gift from my husband for Mother’s Day, as
I had wished for a Ragdoll kitten after seeing
Burke’s Backyard when they did a special on the
Ragdoll cat. That was approximately 15 years
ago. My passion just grew from the day Tia
joined our family. With my medical background,
I thought I could make a diff erence. I really
appreciate genetics and the eff ects of positive
breeding, so I began my journey to improve
the health of this special breed with an aim
to share, as I know how much joy and love Tia
brought to me and my young family.
Q: What makes Ragdolls so unique?
A: They are a unique feline. They have a lot of
dog-like traits and yet have the independence of
a feline. We all are so busy in our lives today but
we all remember having a pet, and it certainly
adds a beautiful dimension to any family, big
or small. Children learn so much from having a
pet to care for and it can be so special for them
to have the unconditional love from their pet.
They learn so much when they have to care for
another living thing that is dependent on them.
Q: Describe the perfect Ragdoll owner.
A: The perfect Ragdoll owner would need to
have a love for animals and want their pet to be
indoors, as Ragdolls are indoor cats and do enjoy
being around a busy family or with company. If
you are often away from home, then two would
be perfect as they have each other for company.
They are a social feline and being left alone for
long hours can be quite lonely for them.
For more information, visit raveraragdolls.com
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