November 17, 2017
The following is a press release from the Cat Fanciers’ Association:
Velvetkist Don’t Touch My Tutu took Best in Show honors at the 2017 Cat Fanciers’ Association (CFA) International Cat Show presented by Royal Canin. The event, which is the largest pedigreed cat show in the nation, was held this past weekend, November 18 – 19, in Portland, OR. It drew entries from around the world.
The six-month-old Dilute Calico Persian female kitten is bred and owned by Noralyn Heisig from Maryland. Heisig is no stranger to the CFA’s International Shows. In 2014, Velvetkist Pack’n Heat of Krimpurrs took Best In Show honors at that year’s International Cat Show. Then in 2016, Velvetkist Designer Genes was named second runner-up at the International Cat Show.
Also taking honors at the 2017 CFA International Cat Show presented by Royal Canin were:
FIRST RUNNER-UP
GC, DW Chapter XXI Gabu
Black Bombay Male
Breeder: Phebe Low, Sig & Sharyn Hauck
Owner: Phebe Low, Sig & Sharyn Hauck, SM Wong, Wong My
SECOND RUNNER-UP
GC, GP, BW, NW Parti Wai Hear Me Roar
Red & White Persian Neuter
Breeder: Gloria Busselman
Owner: Carol Warrens & Gloria Busselman
“CFA congratulates Noralyn and everyone who participated in the show,” said Mark Hannon, CFA President. “We also thank the many exhibitors who flew in from around the world to compete and to the people of Portland for making us feel welcomed.”
More than 500 cats, representing 41 breeds, competed for top honors in the largest pedigreed cat show in the country.
Jason Taylor, Royal Canin National PRO Sales Director, added: “This year’s event attracted an incredible showcase of pedigreed cats from around the world. We are proud to support the Cat Fancier’s Association through our title sponsorship of the International and would like to congratulate all of the winners!”
Royal Canin, a leading global pet nutrition company specializing in breed-specific nutrition, has spent nearly half a century developing diets that are highly palatable and provide complete and balanced nutrition for cats.
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