CATEQUILL

CATEQUILL (FCI)

### About the kennel CATEQUIL is a small, domestic kennel where the dogs are treated as family members. The breeding programme is carefully considered, with a strong emphasis on health and temperament. Puppies are raised in the home environment and are available only rarely, as each litter is thoughtfully planned. The kennel's affix is registered with the FCI, and the kennel itself is a member of ZKwP. The owners welcome personal visits by prior arrangement, so that prospective puppy buyers can meet the dogs and see the environment where the puppies are raised. ### Breeding dogs **Lotka (Catequill Leading Lady)** is the kennel's dam. She holds the titles Champion Polski (CH PL) and Młodzieżowy Champion Polski (JCH PL). The first is awarded by the Polish Kennel Club (ZKwP) to an adult dog that has won the required number of championship certificates under different judges. The second is given to a young dog (usually 9–18 months old) for awards won in the junior class. Lotka has a clear result on the inherited eye disease PRA (progressive retinal atrophy) and NCL (neuronal ceroid lipofuscinosis), as well as on the MD test. She is clear on the eye examination, and her elbow X-ray shows no changes (0/0 on the FCI scale). However, she is a carrier for ichtioza (ICT), meaning she has one copy of the mutation but is not affected; a responsible breeder will pair her with a clear partner so that puppies will not be affected. Her hips are graded A, meaning no signs of dysplasia. Lotka is a dog of excellent temperament and character. **Zuzia (Catequill Never Ending Story)** is a retired brood bitch. She holds multiple titles: C.I.E., Champion Polski (CH PL), Młodzieżowy Champion Polski (JCH PL), a champion title from another country (CH DE – awarded by the German Kennel Club), Zwycięzca Klubu (Club Winner) and Zwycięzca Młodzieży (Youth Winner), as well as a UK Stud Book Number. In September 2019 she won 1st place in the champion class, CAC, Club Winner 2019 and Breed Winner & BIS IV at a Club Show. In February 2020 she achieved CAC, CACIB and BOS at the Międzynarodowa Wystawa w Bydgoszczy – a certificate towards an international beauty title (CACIB). At Crufts in the UK in March 2020 she placed 3rd in the veteran class. Zuzia's sire is Catequill Monkey Business and her dam is Karmen Of Bridge Four; she was bred in Poland and has also shown abroad. **Daszka (Evidog Always & Ever)** is a retired brood bitch. Her health test result for ED shows a problem, meaning there is some change in her elbow joints on the FCI scale. She has no recorded titles. Her sire is Ch. Catequill Monkey Business and her dam is Ch. Karmen Of Bridge Four. **Tula** and **Beza** are also retired brood bitches, but no further details are available. ### Health and testing The kennel health-tests its breeding dogs for several inherited conditions. The hip X-ray (Dysplazja stawów biodrowych, abbreviated HD) is graded on the FCI scale A to E; A means no signs of dysplasia. The elbow X-ray (Dysplazja stawów łokciowych, ED) is graded 0–3; a result of 0 (or 0/0 for both elbows) means no changes. DNA tests for PRA (progressive retinal atrophy) and NCL (neuronal ceroid lipofuscinosis) show whether the dog is clear of these inherited diseases. An eye examination by a certified vet (sometimes with gonioscopy) confirms no inherited eye disease at the time of the test. The ICT test for ichtioza (inherited skin condition) can result as clear or carrier; the MD test result is listed as clear. ### Litters and puppies The planned litter from Lotka (Catequill Leading Lady) is expected around May 2025. Puppies are delivered with ZKwP registration papers, microchip, age-appropriate vaccinations, and deworming. As puppies appear only rarely, those interested are asked to contact the kennel beforehand to arrange a visit. ### What buyers receive Each puppy comes with a full package: ZKwP pedigree certificate (metryka), microchip, initial vaccinations, and deworming. The breeder asks that potential owners contact them in advance and arrange a personal meeting to discuss the puppy and see the kennel environment.

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