Who does the best cat taxidermy? What positions/poses do you prefer for a leopard? Thanks

Johnson Taxidermy of North Platte has done some good full body mounts of cougars. Usually they are in a walking or other natural position and surrounded with such things as wagon wheels or old farm machinery.

I'd not hesitate to take my african cat there.

You should look up Rex Emmerson out of Jefferson, NC as he's local to you. He did my leopard and it is very good.

Here's a thread with photos of it.

-Steve

Dean Schulte of High Uintas Taxidermy, Coalville, Utah, specializes in cats. He exhibits every year at SCI/Reno.

For a mount that looks like a cat and not something the taxidermist took artistic license with contact Tom Hardesty at Atcheson's Taxidermy in Butte, MT. They specialize in African mounts and their cats are excellent. I have 3 from them and 3 in the works and could not be more satisfied.

Mark

Mike Boyce in reno, although pricy , has the most natural cats I ever saw. My leopard is so relaxed looking and my lion is so intense its just like the real thing. Look at his stuff at the reno show as his studio is open and very near the convention center. They even give free shuttles during the show.

Also you can reach his website at animalartistry.com

The two best I've seen are Buckshot Taxidermy in Austin(?) Texas and Lifeform Taxidermy in White River South Africa.......

Take a look at Animal Artistry located in Reno. They do great work with cats!