{"id":148,"date":"2018-03-14T02:11:05","date_gmt":"2018-03-14T02:11:05","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/willowtreerags.com\/?page_id=148"},"modified":"2023-08-31T00:06:53","modified_gmt":"2023-08-31T00:06:53","slug":"willowtreerags-family-tree","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"http:\/\/willowtreerags.com\/willowtreerags-family-tree\/","title":{"rendered":"WillowTreeRags Family Tree"},"content":{"rendered":"
<\/span><\/p>\n Dedicated to all of the treasured ragdolls that created WillowTreeRags, especially my three foundation Ragdolls (Lady Abigail Byers, TICA CH\/CFA CH. Angaline’s Donatello and TrexDolls Clancy). Without these three wonderful cats, WillowTreeRags would have never existed as a cattery known for such robust, healthy, and lovely traditional Ragdolls. These cats were the true back bone of our lines, chosen for traits which no other Ragdoll can compete. These cats we hold near and dear to our hearts although they’ve been retired. Each one of them have contributed a great deal to the breed through their offspring which live on in our two males, TICA RW SGC\/CFA GC. WillowTreeRags’ Apollo Amadeo & TICA TGC\/CFA GC. WillowTreeRags’ Hans Donsen, and through their other offspring, grandchildren, great grandchildren, etc, of theirs who touch the lives of each family they love and are loved by.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n 10\/25\/2005 – 10\/29\/2014<\/span><\/p>\n On October 29th, 2014, just 4 days after his 9th birthday Hans was diagnosed with a large abdominal mass that had been causing him to be recently ill. It was devastating to find out that this mass could not be removed, it had grown too large and caused too much damage and would be in time fatal. We let Hans leave us that day, selflessly. To make sure he was no longer in pain and wouldn’t suffer. We let him leave while he still had some fight left in him. Just two days before the diagnosis we had brought him home his favorite toy- a catnip snake. He wrestled with it on mom’s bed, like a kitten. We didn’t know we’d be saying goodbye so soon. The world can be so unfair, you were taken much too soon. Hans, you will live on in our hearts through the memories you left and all of the children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren you’ve gifted us with over the years. There will never be a cat that comes close to you in character or looks. You were too special. We will miss you forever.<\/span><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/span> Sire: Ch. Angaline’s Donatello (Blue Point Bicolor)<\/span> *TICA OUTSTANDING SIRE*<\/span><\/p>\n *TICA TRIPLE GRAND CHAMPION*<\/span><\/p>\n *CFA CHAMPION*<\/span><\/p>\n TICA NORTHEAST REGION AWARDS (2006-2007)<\/span> Test Results for both HCM DNA Mutations & PKD: Negative<\/span><\/p>\n Hans is our other home-grown king. He is the last litter of Lady Abigale Byers (our first queen), and holds those first founding, traditional WillowTreeRags lines in his pedigree. Hans is a very fluffy male, with the most bright, sparkling, vibrant blue eyes you will ever see in a ragdoll! He is perfectly marked, and although he doesn’t love the show hall, he\u00a0was able to\u00a0achieve his Triple Grand Champion\u00a0status easily! Hans is a very playful cat. He loves the kittens, and always rolls around and wrestles with them with soft paws. He is just the sweetest Daddy any kitten could wish for! He also loves his\u00a0ladies! He loves grooming them, and laying down by their side with a paw reached out to touch them. Hans has produced some outstanding kittens for us, he passes on\u00a0his most phenomenal traits… his sharp inverted “V”, sparkling deep blue eyes, flawless type, and bunny-soft coat.<\/span><\/p>\n Newsflash:\u00a0We took Hans to a show at 3 years old where he placed in breed in almost every one of the rings, and received a 5th Specialty Final. He also picked up a few Best of Breeds. The reason we had not shown Hans as a kitten and a young adult was because he did not enjoy the grooming aspect. We decided to try him once more and he didn’t mind it too much! Despite him being a bit stubborn with the judges, he was very good! Hans was awarded his Triple Grand Champion title!<\/span><\/p>\n Hans is mom’s baby and will forever stay at the cattery. Luckily, Hans has produced the most amazing kittens for us, many of which we’ve kept to further our breeding program! We love you “Hans Fritz”!<\/span><\/p>\n As a sire Hans has produced many top show winners in TICA & CFA. Hans is also the father of many Queens who have produced outstanding show winning offspring. Among his ever growing list of show winners he has sired\u00a04 Supreme Grand Champions and counting…<\/span><\/p>\n 1. TICA RW SGC. WillowTreeRags’ Claus Hansen<\/span><\/p>\n 2. TICA RW SGC. WillowTreeRags’ Genevieve Hansdatter<\/span><\/p>\n 3. TICA RW SGC. WillowTreeRags Fritz of ClancysRags<\/span><\/p>\n 4. TICA SGCA. WillowTreeRags Bellevue Lady Astor<\/span><\/p>\n All four of his Supremes have been flawless Bicolors in type and markings. They all have phenomenal personalities,\u00a0perfect drawn-on-looking inverted “V”‘s,\u00a0intense blue eye color, and the ultimate bunny-soft\u00a0“Hans”\u00a0coat.\u00a0They fit the Ragdoll Standard to a tee.<\/span><\/p>\n The photo Hans on black are at almost 3 years of age, if you compare these pictures to the ones on blue taken when he was 8 months, you can see the maturity of his coloring and other traits over the years.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n \u00a0 \u00a0 <\/span><\/p>\n Seal Point Mitted<\/span><\/p>\n Sire: Ch. Angaline’s Donatello (Blue Point Bicolor)<\/span> ****TICA OUTSTANDING SIRE****<\/span><\/p>\n *TICA SUPREME GRAND CHAMPION*<\/span><\/p>\n *2X TICA REGIONAL WINNER!*<\/span><\/p>\n *CFA GRAND CHAMPION*<\/span><\/p>\n *CFA’s FIRST SEAL POINT MITTED GRAND CHAMPION, in CFA HISTORY!*<\/span><\/p>\n *CFA’s FIRST MITTED MALE GRAND CHAMPION, in CFA HISTORY!*<\/span><\/p>\n TICA INTERNATIONAL AWARDS (2007-2008):<\/span> TICA INTERNATIONAL AWARDS (2006-2007):<\/span> Test Results for both HCM DNA Mutations & PKD: Negative<\/span><\/p>\n Apollo is our very handsome Seal Point Mitted. He is very special to me being not only my first show cat, but also a cat I bred myself! I am so proud of all of his accomplishments and how wonderful he is at the cat shows and at hme. He loves to be hugged and cuddled, a trait he passes on to his kittens. He is my baby, and sleeps with me every night like a big teddy bear. I couldn’t imagine my life without him by my side. “Polly” is very loving, and easy going not only with people, but other cats as well. He is constantly purring and loves to give me big hugs! He is my favorite male (Shh!), and was born at our home, where he has lived his whole life. He has been very successful in the show halls, and has really held his own with outstanding competition. We thank Rene Knapp for giving Apollo his “BEST CAT” final in Montreal on November 24th, 2007, which means he is now a SUPREME GRAND CHAMPION!<\/span><\/p>\n Newsflash:\u00a0Since CFA just accepted the mitted & colorpoint patterns this year (2008) we have been showing Apollo in CFA. He has been doing very well, and we’ve received some very honorable remarks from the judges that we are very happy about. I want to thank Walter Hutzler, Gary Veach, Kim Everett-Hirsch, Nancy Dodds and Lynn Search for finaling Apollo, and for their wonderful compliments about him! One judge even said that HE wanted to be the one that Granded Apollo! Many of these judges have said Apollo was the BEST example of a mitted they had seen THUS far. Thank you all so much for your constant love of Apollo!<\/span><\/p>\n THE LATEST NEWS:\u00a0APOLLO HAS MADE CFA HISTORY FOR THE RAGDOLL BREED! APOLLO is now a CFA GRAND CHAMPION! This is an amazing accomplishment for a MITTED RAGDOLL! Mitteds were JUST accepted this year in CFA! Apollo is the FIRST SEAL POINT MITTED GRAND CHAMPION AND THE FIRST MITTED MALE GRAND CHAMPION! He is the SECOND MITTED GRAND CHAMPION IN CFA! Apollo achieved this honor at 3 years of age in March 2009. Apollo not only made history at WillowTreeRags by being our FIRST CFA Grand Champion, but also made CFA history! Apollo is also a home-bred kitten that we hand-selected, which makes this extra special!<\/span><\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n As a sire Apollo has produced\u00a0numerous\u00a0titled, top show winners in TICA & CFA, as well as internationally.\u00a0Including 10 Supreme Grand Champions and counting…<\/span><\/p>\n 1st- TICA RW SGCA\/CFA PR.\u00a0WillowTreeRags’ Irish Fancy<\/span><\/p>\n 2nd- TICA RW SGC. WillowTreeRags’ Neptune of Emblemystic<\/span><\/p>\n 3rd- TICA SGCA. WillowTreeRags’ Mr. BoJangles<\/span><\/p>\n 4th- TICA\u00a0SGC. WillowTreeRags’ Goddess of Rouletii<\/span><\/p>\n 5th- TICA RW\u00a0SGC. WillowTreeRags’ Gena of Rouletii<\/span><\/p>\n 6th- TICA RW\u00a0SGC. WillowTreeRags What All Women Want (of Dollheaven)<\/span><\/p>\n 7th- TICA RW SGC. WillowTreeRags Sylbr8 of Magnadolz<\/span><\/p>\n 8th- TICA RW SGCA\/CFA GP. WillowTreeRags Junius Fluffy Pants<\/span><\/p>\n 9th- TICA RW SGC WillowTreeRags Yasmin Rose<\/span><\/p>\n 10th- TICA RW SGC WillowTreeRags King Comet<\/span><\/p>\n -Nine of these Supremes are MITTEDS!-<\/span><\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n *CFA Champion*<\/span><\/p>\n *TICA Champion*<\/span><\/p>\n Blue Point Bicolor<\/span><\/p>\n Sire: Ragalong Leos of Angalines (Blue Point Bicolor)<\/span><\/p>\n Dam: PalaceDolls’ Avalanche of Angalines (Seal Colorpoint)<\/span><\/p>\n This is Donatello, a Blue Point Bicolor he was our first breeding male ever, and the foundation of our lines. He is the father of both WillowTreeRags’ Apollo Amadeo & WillowTreeRags’ Hans Donsen (our current breeding males). Donatello came to us from a small breeder in Colorado who took fantastic care of him. Donatello achieved his Championship title in both TICA & CFA. Unfortunately, he was a little weary about the show halls so we kept him home instead of showing him most of the time. It is a shame he didn’t like showing because he was such a beautiful example of the breed. “Donny” as we called him here was a very handsome cat with an extremely large\/long body. The above picture is of him at only 10 months old at his first CFA show. He had a beautiful, sweet expression for a male cat, and use to love to talk to everybody in the house (we hear he still loves to talk in his new home). He loved people loved gazing into our eyes while purring. He was such a darling. We swear he use to answer our questions with “yes” or “no”! Dontello was the epitome of a ragdoll temperment wis and retired from breeding in 2007 when his sons took over. We intended on keeping him at the cattery but he wasn’t getting all of the attention he wanted, and wasn’t accepting of the other males in the house. We thought he would be more comfortable in a home where he was the only cat, and where he could get all of the love he needed. He now lives in Salem, MA with Samira and has plenty of cat trees and attention to keep him happy. Although it was extremely hard for all of us to part with him, his beautiful lines and outstanding health carry on throughout his sons, Apollo & Hans. You will not see a WillowTreeRags pedigree without out beloved, Donatello.<\/span><\/p>\n You always have a home here and in our hearts, we love you & miss you very much, Donny.<\/span><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n \u00a0Updated photos of Donny from 2008 in his new home with Samira!<\/span><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n Blue Point Mitted (w\/ “Hour-Glass” blaze)<\/span><\/p>\n Sire: Holmes’ Sir Jake De Kat (Seal Point Mitted)<\/span><\/p>\n Dam: Blue Lace (Blue Point Mitted)<\/span><\/p>\n Xanka was the first Ragdoll I had ever met in person, and the most remarkable ragdoll I have yet to ever laid eyes on. From the moment I saw Xanka in pictures, she caught my eye. She was a perfectly marked blue mitted, with an hour-glass blaze, and a little mustache. She had the sweetest expression, and her eyes were the most vibrant and sparkling blue I have seen on any other ragdolls other than her own babies. It is one of my biggest regrets that I retired her and didn’t keep more of her kittens. Some of her beautiful children are breeders, including our beautiful DGC. WillowTreeRags’ Hans Donsen (blue bicolor), and WillowTreeRags’ Raggedy Andy (blue bicolor) who lives with Karen MacPhee in Prince Edward Islands, Canada. Xanka has no inbreeding, and NO outcrossing in her pedigree. She was 100% pure ragdoll, and lived up to every single ragdoll trait desired. I have still not found a pedigree I think is as valuable as hers was. I will never run my cattery without a piece of her living on in some of my cats. Xanka will forever be my most precious treasure.<\/span><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Seal Point Bicolor<\/span><\/p>\n Sire: Simonsezz’ Dazzle Me of TrexDolls<\/span><\/p>\n Dam: Rockon Rags’ Tessa of TrexDolls<\/span><\/p>\n This is TrexDolls’ Clancy. She is a Seal Point Bicolor, and is the mother of our own RW. SGC. WillowTreeRags’ Apollo Amadeo. She has produced some very large litters, with some outstanding kittens! She now lives with a good friend of ours in Massachusetts. Clancy carrys some nice traditional lines, and passes on her HUGE size onto all of her kittens. The above picture is of her at about 1.5 years old at her previous breeder’s home, we regret that it’s the only photo we have of her.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Seal Torbie Point Bicolor<\/span><\/p>\n Sire: DivaDolls Maddox of Ragnarok (Flame Lynx Point Bicolor)<\/span><\/p>\n Dam: PerfectRags’ Ladybug Sue (Seal Point Mitted w\/ blaze)<\/span><\/p>\n Maggie was retired from our breeding program in 2008. She was such a love, and her kittens were such beauties. Many of our pet owners own Maggie’s babies, and love them to pieces. They all have personalities to die for! We retired Maggie early on because she would much rather be with people than caring for kittens.<\/span><\/p>\n Maggie is currently in her new home with Ingrid to enjoy life as a retired breeder. \ud83d\ude42 We love you Mag-Mag!<\/span><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Thanks Ingrid for loving and taking such wonderful care of Maggie & Silver and Gold!<\/span><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n *TICA DOUBLE GRAND CHAMPION*<\/span><\/p>\n \u00a0*CFA CHAMPION*<\/span><\/p>\n TICA’s 2008-2009 BEST SEAL TORBIE POINT MITTED, INTERNATIONALLY<\/span><\/p>\n Seal Torbie Point Mitted<\/span><\/p>\n Dam: LeeLynne’s Ladymohr of TheDollHouse<\/span><\/p>\n Sire: Scruffy Mccoy of TheDollHouse<\/span><\/p>\n Silver & Gold is a “torbie”, which means she is a TORTIE + LYNX! She is perfectly typed with a wonderful head shape, and has a gorgeous expression (including a very cute blaze on her nose). Silver & Gold has wonderful body length, and a perfect “bunny coat”. She is perfectly marked, and has the sweet ragdoll personality to match. At her first show in White Plains, NY she took home 4 finals, at only 8 months old and a female! This is a wonderful accomplishment for such a girl who was only 8 months old. She was in a class against many other ragdolls (13). She continued to show, going as far as California to be awarded ribbons. She finished off the 2008-2009 show season as a TICA Double Grand Champion and the Best Seal Torbie Point Mitted, Internationally. She also achieved Champion status in CFA. Silver and Gold had one litter with us and then was spayed. She lives with two other retired breeder of ours, Maggie (above) and Chamer (below)\u00a0with Ingrid in Massachusetts!<\/span><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Blue Point Mitted<\/span><\/p>\n Sire: Victorian Rags’ Gabel of SerenityRags (Blue Point Mitted)<\/span><\/p>\n Dam: Racin’ Rags’ Bonni Blu (Blue Point Bicolor)<\/span><\/p>\n “Lily” is one of our lovely retired Queens. Lily has pure traditional lines. It’s a pleasure to have her here with us. She is a nice girl, and has a very loving and docile temperament. Always floppy, and purring. She is a very big girl, with a gorgeous traditional look and stunning type. Lily has been such a wonderful mother, and takes outstanding care of all of her plump and outgoing babies! Watch for some of Lily’s offspring in the show curcuit! Along with our own TGC. WillowTreeRags’ Hans Donsen, she’s produced a beautiful Blue Point Bicolor male. His name is TICA RW SGC\/CFA CH. WillowTreeRags’ Claus Hansen. All of Lily’s kittens are very precious ragdolls, and hold those perfect ragdoll qualities that are so cherished and desired by those who love the breed.<\/span><\/p>\n Lily is retired and lives with the Moore Family in Massachusetts!<\/span><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\nIn Loving Memory…<\/span><\/h2>\n
TICA OS TGC.\/CFA CH. WillowTreeRags’ Hans Donsen<\/span><\/h3>\n
\nBlue Point Bicolor (“True Bicolor”)<\/span><\/p>\n
\nDam: Lady Abigale Byers (Blue Mitted w\/ hourglass blaze)<\/span><\/p>\n
\n3rd BEST Blue Point Bicolor in the NE Region!<\/span><\/p>\n
\n02\/21\/2006 – 07\/15\/2019<\/span>
\nTICA OS RW SGC.\/CFA GC.<\/span>
\nWillowTreeRags’ Apollo Amadeo<\/span><\/h2>\n
\nDam: TrexDolls’ Clancy (Seal Point Bicolor)<\/span><\/p>\n
\n13th Best Ragdoll Cat, INTERNATIONALLY!<\/span>
\n3rd Best Seal Point Mitted Ragdoll, INTERNATIONALLY!<\/span>
\nTICA NORTHEAST REGION AWARDS (2007-2008)<\/span>
\n16th Best Allbreed Cat in the NE Region<\/span>
\n8th Best Longhaired Cat in the NE Region<\/span>
\nBest Seal Point Mitted Ragdoll Cat in the NE Region<\/span>
\n3rd Best Ragdoll Cat in the NE Region<\/span><\/p>\n
\n4th Best Seal Point Mitted Ragdoll Cat, INTERNATIONALLY!<\/span>
\n27th Best Ragdoll Cat, INTERNATIONALLY!<\/span>
\nTICA NORTHEAST REGION AWARDS (2006-2007)<\/span>
\n13th Best Longhair Cat in the NE Region<\/span>
\n3rd Best Ragdoll Cat in the NE Region<\/span>
\n2nd Best Seal Point Mitted Ragdoll Cat in the NE Region<\/span><\/p>\n-Our Three Foundation Breeders-<\/span><\/h1>\n
Ch. Angaline’s Donatello of WillowTreeRags<\/span><\/h3>\n
Lady Abigale Byers A.K.A. “Xanka”<\/span><\/h3>\n
TrexDolls’ Clancy of WillowTreeRags<\/span><\/h3>\n
Our Retired Queens<\/span><\/h1>\n
PerfectRags’ Maggie Is A Mystery of WillowTreeRags<\/span><\/h3>\n
TheDollHouse’ Silver and Gold of WillowTreeRags<\/span><\/h3>\n
\u00a0SerenityRags’ Savannah’s Dream of WillowTreeRags<\/span><\/h3>\n
IowasBestRags’ Holly of WillowTreeRags<\/span><\/h3>\n