All of the cats registered to Alchemist cattery have the correct CFA registration prefix for their color meaning they are no Exotics, Himalayans or hybrids in our bloodline. Alchemist was the last remaining Silver Persian bloodline that was not adulterated with Exotics or Himalayans. Now that there are no more outcrosses for us to continue with our Silver program, we placed all of our Silver girls into pet homes and kept 2 very special Silver boys, Rudy and Trace, because they carry some color genetic qualities that we want to continue to work with in our Silver Tabby, Smoke and Cameo program so getting Silver and Golden kittens is still quite possible.
In recent years, Persian breeders with cats that have 7000 and 3000 registration numbers have been trying to distance themselves from the stigma of having Exotics and Himalayans in their prdigrees by saying their cats are "pure" Persians after they have been DNA tested to show they do not carry genes specific to other breeds. This does not however, change the pedigree; there are still other breeds in the background that can be traced by registration prefixes. This new trend of breeders not wanting to divulge the heritage of their bloodline or down playing its importance has made it more important than ever to request a pedigree when looking to purchase new cats for a breeding program. If the breeder refuses to share a pedigree, the par
ents of any new addition can usually be researched online. Never take anyone at their word; research the line for yourself. You are encouraged to breed Persians by geneotype (internal genetic code); not phenotype (outward physical appearance).
Having correct Persian registration numbers for the color of a cat and being color bred had become extremely rare in the Silver and Golden Persian Division. Therefore, with preservation in mind and one eye fixed on the future well-being of the Silver and Golden Division, Alchemist cattery tried to preserve the history and purity of Silvers and Goldens for future generations of breeders for as long as it could be sustained. Now, in 2026, the opportunity for out-crossing to other "pure" Silvers has been exhausted and the Alchemist breeding program will progress towards producing green-eyed Silver Tabby, Smoke and Cameo Persians where we started so many years ago.
About me: Over the years, my home has been meticulously inspected by several licensed Veterinarians and has continuously awarded the prestigious title of Cattery of Excellence under the guidelines and recommendations of the Cat Fanciers' Association (CFA) since the first inspection in 1996. To this day, we continue to maintain the Cattery of Excellence standard set forth by CFA.
In July of 1990 I registered my first cattery name, Sweet Lorien and started raising Smoke and Cameo Persians. In August of 2000, I stopped using the name Sweet Lorien and registered the cattery name Alchemist as I proceeded to redesign my breeding program to breeding Silvers and Goldens.
Our home is a loving and cat friendly place, happily settled in North Georgia. Kittens are raised "under foot" and at around 12 weeks of age, they are ready to go live under your feet. All of my cats and kittens are kept strictly indoors in a home environment to keep them safe and healthy and I expect you to do the same after acquiring one of them. They all live in the very heart of my home; never in a basement, garage, or outbuilding and I do my very best to give each one of my cats the love and companionship they need to thrive.
This is not a business, nor is it how I make a living - my cats are members our family; raising and showing them is done solely for my own personal pleasure. Although I strive to produce cats that can be competitively shown at CFA sponsored shows, I frequently have kittens that do not meet the CFA show standard (traditional doll face kittens) and offer them for sale as pets. All pet kittens are sold with a written health guarantee, CFA registration papers, a spay/neuter agreement, and will have all shots appropriate for their age.
Alchemist cattery is also registered with TICA as Alchemistcats
