2009 Southeast Regional (TICA)

Yeah, I know counts are down everywhere, but this sucks. I don't mean to sound overly crabby, but I've actually seen reports of shows to see what kind of competition has shown up at other shows for HHP kittens and it has been a really bad season so far. It seems that with the numbers dropping due to the economy, HHP kittens are taking the biggest hit.

That's a shame

I have been to a few shows over the last few weeks and it seems that some people are pretty desperate to sell kittens. One Sphynx breeder had a cage of three kittens and she was offering me a special price if I made my mind up right there. She said that the economy was not being kind to her cattery.

Most of the breeders are in the same bind. But pushing kittens on "strangers" is wrong IMO. Jack's breeder had to wind up spaying a few of her females - she could not let them keep calling and not breed them.

Most the sphynx breeders I know would not do that.
In fact they are very picky who the kittens go to.
I am looking for another sphynx now and will be very careful.
A breeder tried to sell my sister a Japanese Bobtail at teh last show.
I asked my mentor about her and heard she does that all the time.

now there's five HHP kittens, yay! Why do they always wait till the last minute? Is it because they know it drives me nuts?

People do that all the time here also.
Alot wait to see if they can go to the shows since you can not get the money back if something comes up.

Originally Posted by Starfish

now there's five HHP kittens, yay! Why do they always wait till the last minute? Is it because they know it drives me nuts?

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Woohoo! The count may still go higher.

I have never been to a cat show, but have always wanted to go and watch... Raleigh is too far for me though.

Does anyone know if there are any closer to Fayetteville/Hope Mills? The only ones I ever hear of are in Raleigh or farther away.

I live in Fayetteville myself, but Raleigh is the closest thing here. Compared to others I've been to, Raleigh is next door in my mind . But then again, I've grew up traveling a lot (we would travel from Georgia to New York to visit family and the like), so an hour and a half is nothing to me.

If you ever decide to try out showing, maybe we can carpool. The only thing that kills me about traveling is the cost of gas.

Alright, I will keep that in mind!

Raleigh isn't terribly far away, but it would be alot easier if they were close, ya know? lol

the show starts tomorrow. I am so nervous. I hope he likes it.

Good Luck tomorrow.
You never now how they react until their first show.
Rosemary/Butzie wants to show in HHP also.

well, he's behaving for now. hopefully he'll keep it up for tomorrow. Not taking anything for granted until the show is over .

For now he has (out of 5 HHP in each ring except for 3 in the shorthair ring):

Two bests
two seconds (one from the shorthair ring)
one fourth
and one fifth


Nial's kittens got at least something (didn't pay attention too much to the other classes later on in the day) and are very nice kitties.

Congrats on doing well!!!
I hope Nials cats do well also.
How many kittens were in HHP?

Originally Posted by mews2much

Congrats on doing well!!!
I hope Nials cats do well also.
How many kittens were in HHP?

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I meant five cats for HHP kitten. HHP adult had about 30 I think.

TC and I are resting for tomorrow.

Originally Posted by mews2much

Have fun tomorrow.
Did he like being shown?
At least you got two best and two 2nd best.
They added another TICA show here and I plan on going to it.

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a little I think. He preferred climbing the scratching posts.

It's a good thing that I'm only about 10-15 min from the show. I really SHOULD be asleep by now, but unfortunately we've just discovered a hole in the air mattress. It's going to be interesting trying to get some rest tonight. Then again, I shouldn't be shocked given our history with air mattresses and cats.

that's excellent! good luck for tomorrow (or today?!)