Welcome to Gryphonwood!

In 2005 the time finally seemed right to begin building my dream of breeding and exhibiting pedigree cats.  After an exhaustive search I chose The Sacred Cat of Burma (Birmans) as the breed that was closest to my ideal balance of exceptional beauty, affectionate family oriented temperament, and minimal genetic health issues.

I began working with some wonderfully supportive and patient Birman breeders and eventually the time came for me to select a cattery name of my own.   The name Gryphonwood was born of a combination of terms that held significance for me - I had spent several happy years as a 'Gryphon' during my undergrad at he University of Guelph, and loved the area so well that I decided to make it my permanent home.  We live in a mature, wooded area of the city near the UofG.  Guelph, Ontario is located about 1 hour West of Toronto; 1.25 hours North of Buffalo, NY; and approximately 2.5 hours East of Detroit, Michigan. 

Gryphonwood officially became home to a small group of Birman cats and their human companions in 2006. 

We are small, home based CCA and CFA registered cattery that strives to produce Birman cats of excellent health, temperament and type.  We cherish, and endeavor to build upon the quality work of those visionary breeders that have gone before us, and consider ourselves stewards in the preservation of these special cats.  We are proud of our Birmans as excellent examples of the breed, raised lovingly underfoot in our family's home to be strong in mind, body and spirit.