Home Of Rocawen Persians
in Newhaven, Sussex, England

Hello, my name is Carol Owen and I live in the most southern part of Sussex in between Eastbourne and Brighton with some of the most beautiful scenery in England.

I started breeding persians in 1984 with black, red and tortoiseshells after buying my first show/ breeding female from Antonia Williams (Radamonos) who has been my friend and mentor ever since.

Antonia introduced me to the wonderful world of smokes and by using her lines and buying my first very special stud boy from her,
Gr Ch Radamonos Shining Example
I then started my own line of smokes.

R.I.P. my beautiful boy.

Sep. 1989 - April 2006

"Danny”  sired many top show quality kittens including


Gr Ch Rocawen Simplyace   

Gr Ch Rocawen Blue Solitaire

Ch + Int Ch Rocawen Joint Venture

Ch + Int Ch Rocawen Carolan

Ch + Pr Rocawen Sheerbliss  

Ch Rocawen Finishing Touch

And

European Champion Rocawen Dolce Vita
Who lived with Maria Fernanda De Castro Pintado in Portugal .

" Ruca"  suddenly passed away on the 9th February 2008 leaving a devastated owner,/

my friend, " Nanda " to whom I am forever grateful to , for loving Ruca, Carolan and Paddy

( Joint venture ) more than anyone could.




THE CATTERY

The cattery is situated at the end of the garden and is self contained.The houses are heated for the winter and have blinds across the roof for the summer to keep the cats cool.The houses and runs are large with plenty of shelves for exercise