"This year's 'Best-in-Show' cat showcases the attributes of the Persian breed very well," said Pam DelaBar, president of the CFA. "As always, the competition was intense, but she gave a wonderful presentation in the judging rings."

Comparable to the Westminster Kennel Club dog show in terms of pedigreed prestige, the CFA International Cat Show is the largest cat show event in the Western Hemisphere. The 2007 CFA International Cat Show will be held in San Mateo again next year.

The "Best-in-Show" cat, a five year old blue Persian spay that was also chosen best long hair in Premiership, was named from a field of the show's top six longhair and shorthair felines in three categories: Championship, Kittens and Premiership (neutered males/spayed females). Judges also selected the Best of Breed cats in each of the 50 pedigreed breeds and divisions in competition.

The show's other top five winning cats are:

Best Shorthair Kitten
Janvier's Balique of Korindah
Chartreux

Best Longhair Kitten
Noblessa Aura of Kuorii
Copper-eyed White Persian

Best Longhair Championship
GC Inthewind Holleé Berrie
Blue and White Persian

Best Shorthair Championship
GC Korindah Nicolette
Lilac Tortie European Burmese

Best Shorthair Premiership
GP Fuzzy-Foot's Confetti of Dey-Dream
Calico Manx

The CFA International Cat Show benefits the Winn Feline Foundation, a non-profit organization devoted to the support of feline health-related studies.

Related Link

• Top Five Winners - Kittens, Championship & Premiership