For those of you who couldn’t make it, here is a look at some of the wonderful cats and wacky people…, (or is it the wonderful people and wacky cats!) at the recent San Diego Cat Show in beautiful Del Mar, California.
If you have never been to a show, here is a behind the scenes look at our hobby up close and personal! Thanks to Alain Lescart of the San Diego Cat Fanciers for the terrific video!
Planet Devon hopes you and your cats had a safe and Happy Halloween!
A cat show is a great way to see new and interesting cat breeds, meet breeders and find new cat-friends. There are local cat club shows across the nation nearly every weekend during the show season. But periodically you have a chance to attend something big! Portland? It’s your turn!
Portland is preparing for The International Cat show!
On the weekend of November 18, the Cat Fanciers Association (CFA) will hold a show of more than 500 cats in 10 judging rings. This is your chance to see some of the most beautiful and unusual cats from around the world. There will be a cat agility competition, and did you know you can show your household cat? There will be many winners among the show and it will be a fun and interesting weekend.
Planet Devon will attend the show as a vendor. At the Cat show only we will offer special pricing on many of our Devon themed art prints and products. It is a good time to pick up that extra gift you need for the holidays! Please stop by and meet us! Get a chance to say hello to Baci as well.
What are your plans for the weekend? How about attending a cat show?
At a cat show each cat is placed in the ring, in an individual cage. The Judge takes the cats and kittens out, one at a time, and evaluated the head, coat, color, eyes and body of the cat, as measured against the standard for that breed. The cats then are awarded prizes based on the Judge’s decision. Each win adds points to the cats’ total for the year, and at the end of the year there are yearly award for the bests of each breed and category. Go see a cat show! It is an inexpensive way to have fun with the kids or friends, meet new and interesting people, and see cats you have never seen before!
So where are the cat shows?
Here in Southern California, the Pet Expo is happening at the same time as the Kat Knappers’/Purr Pourri show at the Orange County Fair and Event Center. Learn more here.
Or… The Santa Monica Cat Club is having a show in Pomona… details here.
For the East Coasters… in Boston there is the BosCats show! Where? Here!
Other shows around the world can be found at the TICA Show calendar.
There are also shows in Medina Ohio, and Springfield, IL. Here’s the CFA Calendar.
Find out why purebred cats might be a good choice for your family! Support the breeders who help strengthen the various and beautiful felines we love so much!
Every couple of years the Devon community comes together in its mischievous glory to celebrate and honor our amazing (and amusing) cats. The event is called Devon Heaven, and it is an awards banquet held one evening after a Saturday cat show.
The theme for this year’s Devon Heaven is Devon Valentines, and it will be a part of the Steel City Cat Show on February 11, in Monroeville, PA. (Show flyer here!) The banquet is only open to Devon Rex Breed Club members, but promises to be a fun, memorable and raucous good time! There is a live auction fundraiser with wildly entertaining auctioneers, Curlydolls’ own Dolly Chamness and Melanie “Vanna White” Bell.
And yes, there is a costume contest! (Pictures from the 2015 Devon Heaven can be found here!)
But you can only attend if you are a member of the Devon Rex Breed Club. Click here to join now! (Support the efforts of the Breed Club to develop and improve the cat we love so much!) The fee is reasonable and is a worthy cause!
If you just love Devons, consider attending the cat show! You may never again see so many Devons in the ring at one time! The show is held at the Monroeville Convention Center 209 Mall Plaza Boulevard Monroeville, PA 15146 on Feb. 11 and 12. There is a small fee for admission, to support the Steel City Cat Club who sponsored the show. There will be 6 rings, many beautiful cats and a TON of Devons! Black, red, calico, silver, shaded and smokes. Big ones, small ones, kittens and cats. Devons galore!
The show is not to be missed! Find a friend and come out and some of the best Devons in the world! (This is also a terrific chance to meet the breeders of these fine cats, find out about ownership and kitten availability or possibly to pick up your new kitten – by prior arrangement!)
But if you own a Devon, every day is Valentine’s Day!
“Love is Love” is exclusive Planet Devon art by Wichita artist Elizabeth Winterbone. Her work is featured here at Planet Devon. You can see more of her art made with love at her site, elizabethwinterbone.com. She specializes in custom folk art tailored to you – monograms, personal cards, artistic renderings of meaningful family recipes, etc. All of the art seen on items in the Planet Devon gift shop is exclusive to Planet Devon, and any piece is available as a beautiful gicleé print, suitable for framing.
There are several great cat shows in December, from Oregon to Florida, Russia to China!
It’s a great way to meet a few interesting cats (and their felines!) and spend an afternoon out of the house! Come on out to support your local cat clubs!
View Cat Fanciers’ Show calendar
View The International Cat Association’s Show calendar
See you at the show!
Are you in the Midwest? Interested in seeing some really cool cats? The Cat Fanciers’ International Cat show is coming up fast! The show is being held at the Suburban Collection Showplace, 46100 Grand River Ave in Novi, MI.
Spectator hours are 8:30am until 5:00 pm on Saturday, November 19 and 8:30am until 4:00pm on Sunday, November 20. Tickets prices are $10 for adults, $8 for Seniors (65+), $5 for children 6-15, and children 5 and under are free. There is a $5 parking fee at the facility. If you click here, you can get a $1 discount coupon!
Cat show are a fun and interesting way to spend an afternoon, and the breeders love to see you there!
Don’t miss it!
