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Welcome to Bon Marché Traditional Burmese |
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Suzanne with CH Bon Marché Brutus
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CH Netsuke Suzette of Bon Marché
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Our Story
Suzanne and Dr. Kenneth Berrin are the founders, owners and proud parents of all kittens born at Bon Marché Burmese. Suzanne is a former pastry chef specializing in creating wedding cakes. We both were novice gardeners and spent years designing and maintaining our garden in San Diego, CA. Our prize-winning roses were tended by Ken and proudly exhibited by myself at local garden clubs. Once the wisteria bloomed and the English Rose Garden was thriving, I found myself wanting a small companion to love, nurture and spoil.
While on my way to the garden one afternoon, I glanced at the television, and saw a sight that made my heart race with excitement. Perfectly poised on a pedestal sat a Burmese cat, its posture regal and its golden eyes gazing back at me mysteriously. The sight was so mesmerizing, that time stood still for a few moments. Within three days we had appointments with two local Burmese Breeders. Our intention was to purchase a sable male Burmese. We visited Carol Mackay and the Netsuke Cattery in early July of '97. There were 3 or 4 kittens to choose from and it was hard deciding just who was the most adorable!
The decision was made for me when a spunky little Champagne female kept rubbing against my leg. She was cute, but seemed a little too quiet. Just as I asked Carol if this kitten was ever more "active," she expertly performed 3 back flips, landing gracefully and very coolly meeting my gaze. Needless to say, the papers were quickly signed and "Netsuke' Suzette" joined our life.
Thus, began the odyssey into the world of exhibiting and breeding Burmese cats! We quickly grew to love this breed intensely; their insouciant ways, their keen intelligence, supreme confidence, and their delicate looks supported by lithe & graceful bodies. The Burmese, as cherished by royalty years ago, still today carries a special mystique that charms and enchants. We hope to bring many exquisite cats both into the show halls and into your lives. Owning a Burmese cat is an experience you will cherish forever!
While on my way to the garden one afternoon, I glanced at the television, and saw a sight that made my heart race with excitement. Perfectly poised on a pedestal sat a Burmese cat, its posture regal and its golden eyes gazing back at me mysteriously. The sight was so mesmerizing, that time stood still for a few moments. Within three days we had appointments with two local Burmese Breeders. Our intention was to purchase a sable male Burmese. We visited Carol Mackay and the Netsuke Cattery in early July of '97. There were 3 or 4 kittens to choose from and it was hard deciding just who was the most adorable!
The decision was made for me when a spunky little Champagne female kept rubbing against my leg. She was cute, but seemed a little too quiet. Just as I asked Carol if this kitten was ever more "active," she expertly performed 3 back flips, landing gracefully and very coolly meeting my gaze. Needless to say, the papers were quickly signed and "Netsuke' Suzette" joined our life.
Thus, began the odyssey into the world of exhibiting and breeding Burmese cats! We quickly grew to love this breed intensely; their insouciant ways, their keen intelligence, supreme confidence, and their delicate looks supported by lithe & graceful bodies. The Burmese, as cherished by royalty years ago, still today carries a special mystique that charms and enchants. We hope to bring many exquisite cats both into the show halls and into your lives. Owning a Burmese cat is an experience you will cherish forever!
Burmese Info
The Burmese is an elegant and refined breed. Once given to Novitiate Monks to raise in the Temples, they have been cultivated for centuries to be devoted and loving companions. They are known for their keen intelligence, sleek, graceful bodies, and short, gleaming fur with the subtle sheen of finely woven silk. Their posture is regal, their lovely broad chest proudly crested. Wonderfully calm and adaptive, they readily bond with children, adults, feline and canine friends. Forever young, they retain their playful, sometimes silly antics well into adulthood. They are ever curious and always up for a game of "fetch" or a dive under the covers or chasing a beam of sunlight seeking the warmest spot in the house. Whether they are dark, luscious "sable", honey-brown "champagne", pearly "platinum" or baby blue, their mesmerizing golden eyes speak volumes as to the depth of their affections.
Once having succumbed to their legendary charms, you will forever want to have a Burmese - or two or three - in your life. We invite you to our website to visit the wonderful world of Burmese. We're sure you will be enchanted!
Once having succumbed to their legendary charms, you will forever want to have a Burmese - or two or three - in your life. We invite you to our website to visit the wonderful world of Burmese. We're sure you will be enchanted!
Sable
PR Bon Marché Elan
Champagne
GC Bon Marché Soubrette
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Platinum
GC RW Bon Marché Bacci
Blue
CH Bon Marché Brutus
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This website is dedicated to my beautiful mother, Cecile Kuttnauer - whose devotion to and love of cats - and dogs - was unrivaled.
Our favorite "rainbow litter", blue, champagne, sable, and platinum.