More than 85 cats were vying for the title of the Supreme Exhibit at the Cat Control Council of Tasmania’s show on Sunday.
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Cat breeders, owners and enthusiasts visited the Evandale Hall to see the variety of breeds on show, which included Birmans, Bengals, Ragdolls, Norwegian Forest Cats and British Shorthairs.
“Each cat has a different points system,” said show manager Rachel Beech.
“For example a cat might earn a certain amount of points depending on their coat and colour, their patterns, their texture, head shape, or where their ears are positioned.”
Exhibitor Karen Blake had a cream-silver coloured Turkish Angora on show, the first time a cat of that type had been judged in Tasmania.
“They are one of the oldest known breeds that have been recognised … [and] there’s only one breeder in Australia,” she said.
Ms Blake breeds Siberians but when she saw a photo of Faruk she fell in love. “He’s a big long-legged klutz and he’s very dog like, and comes to his name and really snuggles. He’s a beautiful animal.”