Black Smoke, d.o.b. April 18, 2004
Sire: Wi'nte Sams Maximillian (of Gildethros), Black
Dam: CH Waxolotl Tornado of Gildethros, Odd-Eyed White
Scurio's color is often referred to as "neither-nor"; neither a black smoke nor a silver tabby. His overall appearance is too light on his body for a black smoke. But his nose leather and paw pads are black so he is not a silver tabby either. Although colored Turkish Angoras are gaining in popularity in leaps and bounds, we still have challenges showing them. Especially when we have a color like this that won't conform. This said, we have retired Chiaroscuro from the show circuit with only his Champion title. But he is Grand Champion qaulity in every way! Indeed, we haven't met a person yet who doesn't love his color exactly as it is.
Chiaroscuro has a second color detail which is fascinating and beautiful. His eyes, which appear gold in these pictures, turn to a brilliant green when he is excited. Although only white Turkish Angoras are registered with an eye color, we have a new eye color classification called gold/green since many of these golden eyed cats do have exquisite green eyes too!
Good looks aside, we love this boy for his fabulous temperament more than anything else! And this will always be the the #1 goal of our breeding program!