Category: Pet Photography

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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?

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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!

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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)

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Age is only a number….just ask Chesapeake Bay Retriever, “GCH. CABIN RIDGE’S MEGA MARGARITA” a.k.a. Rita.  She’s 11 years young and still showing like a superstar in the ring.  Here she is with handler, Kevin Bednar …. one of her most favorite people in the world!

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I would love to bring home just about any breed in the Sporting Group, but the Clumber Spaniel is one of my all-time favorites!  The AKC website describes this breed as “Mellow, gentlemanly, amiable; dignified but always amusing.”  I love their expression and movement.  Now who wouldn’t want a big slobbery kiss from this pup??