
The 2025-26 show season is over! Find out who the top winners in CFA were – with the Persians & Exotics highlighted for easy reference.

A breeder remembers her first `show` cat and encourages exhibitors to welcome newbies, regardless of the quality of their cat.

A Korat exhibitor shares his “take” on campaigning cats. Please take it with a grain of salt, a pinch of humor, and a touch of truth.
At the start of a new show season, few exhibitors have decided whether or not they are going to campaign. As the weekends pass by however, some exhibitors begin to hope for a regional or even a national win with their kitty. Once the decision is made, the race begins!
Most exhibitors start a campaign with a specific goal in mind. The smart exhibitor remains flexible because depending on how their cat does at the shows, the initial goals can change.
If you are new to campaigning a cat, this article will walk you through the things to consider as you step onto the campaign trail for the first time.
To be successful at campaigning your cat, it helps if you know your ‘Goal Number’… because at its most basic level, campaigning is really just a numbers game.
Once the cat exhibitor commits to campaigning a special kitten or cat, the next step is understanding what a ‘Campaign Show’ is.
When campaigning your cat, each weekend there is typically several shows you can choose to enter. This article discusses how to select the best show for your cat every time.
A cat gains momentum at the shows when it begins winning… and winning consistently. The more it wins, the more it seems to win. It has momentum. Learn how to build YOUR cat’s momentum.

Laura Benko
Loveknot Persians, Exotics & Himalayans
Danielle E Spencer
Spendesi Persians
Rosemary Valladares
Himalayan & Exotics
Cameron Holmes
Exotics
Tammy Lewis
Oak Branch Himalayans & Exotics
Jenna Farmer
Fuzztales Persians and Exotics
Howard Webster
Clowntown Cattery American Shorthairs, Balinese & Siamese
Jan Colin
Maine Coons

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