I was honored when the best marble kitten I'd produced went to Carolyn Ellis of Chloes Bengals at 8 months old, and I was just as thrilled when she offered him back to me 3 years later. He has matured into a large handsome stud, and went to his first adult show at almost 4 years old. Not surprising, he would much rather stay home than show his stuff for judges. He produced some gorgeous kittens for us, but has now been retired at 5 years old in order to live life a precious pet.