BOWLING GREEN, Ohio — People from around the Midwest showed up at the fairgrounds to show their pedigreed felines and household pets.
The Cat Fanciers Association All Breed Cat Show took place at the Wood County Fairgrounds on Saturday and Sunday.
Over 180 cats of all breeds were entered into the show in the hopes of being judged an ideal example of their breed.
Sabrina Grisier, show manager for the Midwest Persian Tabby Fanciers' CFA Cat Show explained what the show is all about.
“We are in competition for awards. The cats are being judged by eight different judges through Saturday and Sunday,” said Grisier. “We as breeders and just cat enthusiasts like to get affirmation that our cats are meeting the breed standards for the all-breed cat, or as a household pet person showing off your loving household pet.”
At the competition, cats are called up by number. Judges then write down what they think is their top 10 in each of the four categories: household pet, championship, premiership, and kitten.
There is also an agility competition in which cats run an obstacle course.
Grisler says there has been a explosion in interest from people showing cats in the household pets category with people coming from across this part of the country coming to the show.
Tina Vosworth is one of the participants, who loves to show off her cats as well as get tips from other enthusiasts about grooming and showing her cats, Rudy and Princess Leia.
“They're both about a month apart. They've been showing since they were six months old. We stared at the Cleveland show, and we've been working our way around the Midwest,” said Vosworth.
Click here for more information on the Cat Fanciers’ Association and to learn about upcoming events.
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