Going to Fresno Cat Show in May and Pics from last Weekend

Jacky, yes Zee's breeder will be there. She is the one actually showing him, he will be benching with her.

I guess I feel the pressure for my baby LOL His half sister is a GRP at just under a year old, he has other "family" that are some of the best Sphynx in the country.

I suppose in many ways I am wanting to be a wimp, because I hate the show mentality so many people seem to have *sighs*

I used to show rats..yeah can you believe that LOL That was horrid the way breeders dogged one another. I had some of the finest breeding stock available, yet I was not a breeder..wow I caught flack for that one. I guess they did not see the point of a pet owner having them. You cannot use every worthy animal in a breeding program, sometimes they need to go out as pets.

I guess the bad taste is still there from something so simple. I am really hopeful this wll be a great experience for us.

Good Luck!! If I remember I may try and go since i live in Fresno . I have never been to a cat show, my cats are far from show quality lol. Your Kitty is adorable!!! And I agree pink is defintely her color!

Originally Posted by JuneBugBear07

my cats are far from show quality lol.

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NOT true - I think they would do well in the Domestic/HHP section

You can show cats that are not pedigrees - you just show them in the household pet classes. Only requirements are spayed/neutered if 8 months or over and cannot be declawed.

I've shown in the HHP classes over the years - many of my cats win a lot. Ling hates showing or she would be shown with my pedigrees

I would love to try Sasha or Meeko in HHP but Sasha would freak and Meeko is almost 9 and has a heart murmur.

JuneBugBear07,
You should try to go to the show.
It is open 10-5

^I think I will, go and watch. Sounds like fun! And I have never seen certain types of cats!

Jacky - its not common to see RB's in CFA, ACFA, or TICA shows. In general, the breed prefers quiet - not the chaos of show halls. There are exceptions, but I'm lucky to see a RB once or twice a season!

JuneBugBear07,
It is 4 dollars admission for the cat show.
I am surprised it is not 8 dollars like the other shows.
http://www.cornishrexfriends.org/showinfo.html

Originally Posted by mews2much

I would have loved to show my Russian Blue mix in the HHP class but she will go crazy if I even tried. She has the typical Russian Blue personality.

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What a shame Russians have that reputation, over here they are lovely on the bench, I've never seen one act up.

Originally Posted by missymotus

What a shame Russians have that reputation, over here they are lovely on the bench, I've never seen one act up.

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They often act up here - they are definitely one of the breeds I'm cautious when handling - along with MCO's & BRI's

Originally Posted by WellingtonCats

They often act up here - they are definitely one of the breeds I'm cautious when handling - along with MCO's & BRI's

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I am actually surprised that you have to be cautious handling MCOs and Brits...really. I have yet to meet a seriously nasty MCO or BSH on the show bench, but then I'm no judge! With no exception (except when bathing) I have had no problems at all pulling (stretching) an MCO or showing a BSH...hmmmmm!

Originally Posted by Abymummy

I am actually surprised that you have to be cautious handling MCOs and Brits...really. I have yet to meet a seriously nasty MCO or BSH on the show bench, but then I'm no judge! With no exception (except when bathing) I have had no problems at all pulling (stretching) an MCO or showing a BSH...hmmmmm!

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Yup, well it's different lines I guess I judged one MCO on the weekend and he was a ham!

What is MCO? I was thinking Maine Coon, but over here the initials would be MCC - not MCO.

Originally Posted by GoldenKitty45

What is MCO? I was thinking Maine Coon, but over here the initials would be MCC - not MCO.

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I think we follow Fife's breed codes so yes MCO is Maine Coon.

Ok - thanks - MCC stands for Maine Coon Cat