March 7, 1992 - May 8, 2000

Luc came to us in the Spring of 1997, having earned his CFA championship during a Sacred Cat of Burma Fanciers show, at the ripe "old" age of almost 3 1/2 years . Soon after his arrival, he went on to win an ACFA title, taking a Breed win in four of six rings, with three finals at the age of five.

In the summer, Carraig's Tosca presented us with the first of his beautiful offspring, including SupremeCh.Carraig Kandaha Unteag, Best Best Bluepoint Birman, 1998-99, South Africa. (see Show Results) In three
breedings, with 13 kittens, 10 of their offspring were show-marked. Others who have gone on to distinguished show careers, are Ch. Carraig's Vagnerian Phat Lady (bluepoint female), ACFA Best Allbreed Kitten in Eastern Canada 1998-99, and 12th Best Allbreed Cat, 1999-2000. Also, his last offspring for us, Carraig's Winter
Wonderland, (sealpoint female), 5th Best Allbreed Kitten, ACFA E.C. Region 1999-2000. Luc consistently sired Birmans that met the highest of breed standards.

Luc was a seasoned traveller, having been born in Arizona, lived in Colorado and Ohio, and then in New Brunswick, Canada. He was our family "schmooz", a more loving, affectionate cat would be hard to find. Even judges have been known to stand there and cuddle him, while Mr. Q-Tip tried to stuff his head in their ears. Veterinarians have been known to throw up their hands during annual examinations when he purred non-stop into their stethoscopes. Luc adored everyone, especially the "ladies", and his courting techniques are always those of a gentleman. If Luc were human, he would have been pictured on the cover of a romance novel, with flowing locks and a shirt open to his navel.

Luc was funny, loving, and a riot to live with, but he left us, at the age of eight, to cross the Rainbow Bridge. We will miss him..now and always.

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