SAN MATEO, CA -- (MARKET WIRE) -- November 20, 2006 -- Jadon Comefly With Me Of Kenkat, a blue
Persian spay cat, owned by Donna Cook, Susan Cook Henry and Leah Fowler of
Warrenton, Va, was named "Best-in-Show" from a field of 723 pedigreed
felines showcased at the 19th annual Cat Fanciers' Association (CFA)
International Cat Show. The show was held November 17-19, 2006, in San
Mateo, California, at the San Mateo County Expo Center.
"This year's 'Best-in-Show' cat showcases the attributes of the Persian
breed very well," said Pam DelaBar, president of the CFA. "As always, the
competition was intense, but she gave a wonderful presentation in the
judging rings."
Comparable to the Westminster Kennel Club dog show in terms of pedigreed
prestige, the CFA International Cat Show is the largest cat show event in
the Western Hemisphere. The 2007 CFA International Cat Show will be held in
San Mateo again next year.
The "Best-in-Show" cat, a five year old blue Persian spay that was also
chosen best long hair in Premiership, was named from a field of the show's
top six longhair and shorthair felines in three categories: Championship,
Kittens and Premiership (neutered males/spayed females). Judges also
selected the Best of Breed cats in each of the 50 pedigreed breeds and
divisions in competition.
The show's other top five winning cats are:
-- Best Shorthair Kitten
Janvier's Balique of Korindah
Chartreux
-- Best Longhair Kitten
Noblessa Aura of Kuorii
Copper-eyed white Persian
-- Best Shorthair Championship
Korindah Nicolette
Lilac tortie European Burmese
-- Best Longhair Championship
Inthewind Holleé Berrie
Blue and white Persian
-- Best Shorthair Premiership
Fuzzy-Foot's Confetti of Dey-Dream
Calico Manx
The CFA International Cat Show benefits the Winn Feline Foundation, a
non-profit organization devoted to the support of feline health-related
studies.
About the Cat Fanciers' Association
Celebrating the centennial of its founding in 2006, the Cat Fanciers'
Association is the world's largest registry of pedigreed cats with more
than two million registered throughout the world. The CFA, a non-profit
association of member clubs, is compromised of more than 650 clubs in North
and South America, Europe and Asia. The association's mission is to
preserve and promote the pedigreed breeds of cats and to enhance the well
being of ALL cats. For more information, visit
www.cfa.org.
EDITOR'S NOTE: Hi-res images of the CFA International Cat Show and winners
are available. For photos or interviews, contact Kevin Lewis 415-561-2318
(wk), 415-810-3574 (cell) or
Kevin@landispr.com.
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