Ahhh, the kitten class at the show!  The kittens are my favorite class along with the Household Pet category!  See at a TICA cat show, all cats have a place in the show ring, not just pedigree cats!  I am often asked what a cat show is like compared to a dog show.  There are many similarities as the cats are compared to the standard for their breed, just like at a dog show.  But one of the best differences is that a cat show, the cats have opportunities to play while being judged.  Judges will often bring out toys to encourage the cats to be active, stretch and move around the table.  Judges will often cuddle, scratch and give kisses to the cats as well.  What cat can resist all of that love and attention?

I have so many images that I love from the Karousel Kats regional show last weekend that I have decided that this is CAT WEEK on the blog!  I’ve never met a cat that doesn’t enjoy a good scratch on a sisal post!  The first thing that Brewster and Savannah do when they wake up in the morning is stretch their legs and head for the scratching post!  Immediately after that they tell me, in no uncertain terms, that it is time for breakfast!

Everyone knows that the very best dog or cat is the one sitting next to you on the couch!  But, on this particular day, at this particular show, in this particular ring, with this particular judge, this Maine Coon was the best cat of the day!  (Karousel Kats show – Lancaster, PA)

I am in LOVE with this little guy’s chubby cheeks!  How can you resist this adorable face?  This kitty was entered in the Household Pet category at the Lehigh Valley Cat Club show over the weekend.  So cute!

When I read the location of this year’s Lehigh Valley Cat Club show, I knew that candid photos would be a challenge.  The ballroom in the hotel where the show is held is very poorly lit.  Basically the lighting inside is just a few chandeliers and the lights above the judging tables.  Ugh!  Determined to see some gorgeous cats (and bring home new catnip toys for Brewster and Savannah), I went anyway and decided to photograph what I could and see what happened.  I had to shoot at ISO 6400 and f/2.8 to get any shots with my Canon 135mm lens, but it was fun and I do have some photos that I love, like this one!  (Dear Lehigh Valley Cat Club, please move to a different location next year!)