"This gorgeous Manx is an excellent example of the breed," says Donald J. Williams, president of the Cat Fanciers Association (CFA). "While we had numerous beautiful cats, this Manx is the closest representation of its breed standard of any of the felines at our International Show this year," he added.

The CFA International Cat Show --- the Rolls Royce of cat shows and the world's largest--- was held in Houston from Friday, November 16 through Sunday, November 18. The Best of the Best was chosen Sunday afternoon from a field of the show's top six longhair and shorthair felines in three categories-championship, kittens and premiership (spays/neuters).

The five other finalists were:

	Best Longhair Kitten Scrimshaw Secrets Black Persian Female Photo: ©2001 Chanan
	Best Shorthair Kitten 5800 Dreams Macy Gray Calico American Wirehair Female Photo: ©2001 Chanan
	Best Longhair Championship Grand Champion Jadon Faviara Blue Cream Persian Female Photo: ©2001 Chanan
	Best Shorthair Championship Grand Champion Mowl Sima's Shape-of-My-Heart Silver-Blue Korat Female Photo: ©2001 Chanan
	Best Longhair Premiership Grand Premier Lion House Basic Black of Karlton Black Exotic Spay Photo: ©2001 Chanan

Judges also selected the Best of Breed in each of the 40 pedigreed breeds in competition. As well, each breed had a extensive breed booth displaying the history and past winners of their individual breed. The winner of the Breed Booth competition was the American Curl breed.

Related Link

• Top Five Winners - Kittens, Championship & Premiership