Coat color: warm and glowing. Ticking: distinct and even, with dark colored bands contrasting with lighter colored bands on the hair shafts. Undercoat color clear and bright to the skin. Deeper color shades desired, however intensity of ticking not to be sacrificed for depth of color. Darker shading along spine allowed if fully ticked. Preference given to cats UNMARKED on the undersides, chest, and legs; tail without rings. Facial Markings: dark lines extending from eyes and brows, cheekbone shading, dots and shading on whisker pads are all desirable enhancements. Eyes accentuated by fine dark line, encircled by light colored area. Eye color: gold or green, the more richness and depth of color the better.

Vermont Fancy Felines

January 2nd & 3rd, 2010 - Burlington, VT
6 Rings - 250 Cat Limit - Jr. Showmanship - HHPs

Show Hall/Hotel: Sheraton Hotel & Conference Center 870 Williston Road, Burlington, VT Phone: 802-865-6639 (ask for Sarah Lagrow). Room rate: $80.00 per night single/double/triple until December 28, 2009 $50 refundable damage waiver required at check-in. Show hall is heated and Handicap Accessible.

Starting Times: Check-in: 8:00-9:30 a.m. on Saturday. Judging begins at 10:00 a.m. of Saturday and 9:00 a.m. on Sunday. Junior Showmanship is Sunday at 12:00 p.m. Advertised show hours: 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Entry Info: All Entries must be submitted on an official CFA entry form printed or typed clearly and include FULL payment. Any entries without the above will be returned. The club will charge $50 for entry fee non-payment beyond the 10-day limit in CFA Show Rule 11.8a.Entry fees paid at the door must be in cash. Make Checks Payable to Vermont Fancy Felines, Inc. NO REFUND FOR FAILURE TO BENCH. All Championship, Premiership & CFA registered kittens will be scored for CFA National & Regional wins. VFF reserves the right to add or change judges. Show rules available from CFA for $5.00.

Benching Info: This is a non-vetted show. All cats and kittens entered or present in the show hall should be inoculated against feline enteritis, feline rhinotracheitis, calici viruses, and rabies (required by Vermont state law - bring proof of vaccination) and tested negative for FeLV. All cats should be free from fleas, fungus, or other health problems. Any cat suspected of being ill, of having fleas, etc., is subject to removal from the show hall in accordance with CFA show rules. All claws must be clipped prior to benching. No cats/kittens to be left in show hall overnight. Sale kittens may not be housed in crates under cages during the show. All sale kittens must have required cage space according to CFA rules. No kitten under 4 months of age allowed in the show hall. Health & Rabies certificates required for sale cats/ kittens (within 10 days).

EARLY BIRD FEES:
Early Bird Entries $5 off per entry
**To qualify entry fees must be paid in full prior to 12/6/09
ENTRY FEES:
1st Entry (includes catalog) $49
2nd Entry (same owner) $44
Each Additional Entry (same owner) $38
Household Pet Entry $40
Jr. Showmanship
(includes catalog & double cage) $5
Double Cage $25
Sales Cage $25
Sales Cage only with entry
Grooming Space (limited) $30
End of Row $20
Substitutions $10
Returned Checks $50

JUDGES:

Barbara Sumner - AB
Gary Veach - AB
Nancy Dodds - AB
Walter Hutzler - AB/JS
Dennis Ganoe - SP
Lorraine Rivard SP-SH (Sat)
Sharon Roy - SP-LH (Sun)

Play-N-Squeak Tail Spin (The Mystery Tail)



What makes Tail Spin so incredibly engaging is that the tail appears randomly, putting your cat into predator mode, stalking the tail and pouncing at-will. Sturdy stump also features sisal top for scratching pleasure and a Play-N-Squeak MouseHunter peeking out of a hole in the stump!

Requires 2 AA batteries (included, but you'll want extras).

Inlcudes 2 extra tails and an additional tail assembly.

Tail Spin automatic cat toy measures approximately 5" wide x 4.5" high.

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Entries: All Entries must be submitted on an official CFA entry form. Entries must be printed or typed clearly-entry clerk will call COLLECT for any clarifications. Payment MUST accompany entries, make Checks Payable to: Straight and Curl Cat Club. Late Fees: If you pay at the door FOR ANY REASON there will be a $5 Pay at the Door Fee added to the amount you owe at check-in (this fee will be waived for Canadian exhibitors), this includes no-shows. ANY payment not made within 30 days past the show date will incur a $50 Late Fee in addition any other applicable fees (e.g. bounced checks, etc.). If the Club has to send certified mail to make collections an additional $25 fee will be levied to all the above charges to cover certified postage.

Hours: Check-In is from 8:00-9:30am on Saturday morning. Cats not benched by 9:30 am will be marked absent. Judging will begin at 10am on Saturday and 9:30am on Sunday. Advertised show closing is 5pm on Saturday and 3pm on Sunday.


Show Hall: Our show hall is The Lebanon Valley Expo Center 80 Rocherty Road Lebanon, PA 17042. The show hall is heated and air conditioned and handicapped accessible.

Show Hotel: Quality Inn & Suites Lantern Lodge 411 North College St. Myerstown, PA 17067 Phone: 717-866-6536 the rate is $79 a nite (which includes a Hot/Served breakfast) plus $10 pet fee. Call te hotel and mention the cat show to get the rate, this rate is not available online. The hotel is 10 miles from the show hall (about 12-15 minute drive). Additional Hotel: Quality Inn 625 Quentin Rd. Lebanon, PA 17042 Phone: 717-273-6771.

Exhibitor Information: All Championship, Premiership and registered kittens whose numbers appear in the catalog will be scored for Regional and National awards. Registration numbers for all entries over 8 months of age must be printed in the catalog, per CFA Show Rules. All CFA Show rules will be strictly enforced. For a copy, send $5 to CFA, PO Box 1005 Manasquan, NJ 08735. This is a non vetted show. All cats present in the show hall are expected to be free of fleas, fungus and infectious diseases. All cats should be inoculated for feline enteritis, feline rhino, calici viruses and rabies and should be tested for FELV before entry. No entry may be declawed and all entries’ claws must be clipped prior to benching. No kitten under the age of 4 months old is permitted in the show hall. Cats are not permitted to remain in the show hall overnight. Only benched cats and kittens are permitted in the show hall; none may be confined in carriers. Cages are approximately 22"x22"x22". Exhibitors are advised to bring cage drapes or covers for the top, sides and bottom of the cage. Litter will be available, please bring your own litter pan. Our show hall is climate controlled and handicapped accessible

Entry Fees:
1st Entry (includes catalog) $49
2 Entry (same owner) $45
3rd & Additional Entries $40
Any 4 Entries $150
Double Cage $20
Sales Cage (with paid entry only) $20
Grooming Space $30
End of Row (no fee for handicapped) $10
Substitutions $10
Returned Check Fee $50
Pay at the Door Fee $5
Closing Date:
12-14-09 or when fille

Our Judges:

Larry Adkison AB
Rachel Anger AB
Ken Currle AB
Walter Hutzler AB
Patty Jacobberger AB
Jeri Zottoli AB
Ellyn Honey SP
Donna Jean Thompson SP

1. BEST CAT IN CHAMPIONSHIP -- GC, BW, NW KUORII SANTOS OF CUZZOE
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    Black-White Japanese Bobtail Female
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    Red-White Oriental Shorthair Male
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    Brown Tabby Exotic Male
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Savvy Tabby Roundabout High-Rises



Step up to a whole new level of cat excitement! Spiral staircase of plush platforms leads to a padded slumber perch. Perch has a super-soft cushion for a luxurious snooze. With eight scratching posts – four plush and four sisal.

Measures 23 1/2"L x 23 1/2"W x 48 1/2"H

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Savvy Tabby Swiss Estates



Multi-level cat activity center with plush "Swiss Cheese Wedge" hideaway. Innovative cut-out scratching posts with enticing toy mice inside. Bonus item! Each includes a free wall-mount sisal scratching board.

29 1/2" to 38"L x 21"W x 61 3/4"H (the length is adjustable depending on where you put the platforms).

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GENERAL:

The American Bobtail is a medium to large, naturally occurring, bobtailed cat. It is a noticeably athletic animal, well muscled, with the look and feel of power. It possesses a unique natural hunting gaze that combines with the breed's body type and natural bobtail to give the American Bobtail a distinctive wild appearance. The breeds expression is one of intelligence and alertness. Females are generally proportionately smaller than males with type a more important aspect of the breed than size or tail characteristics.

HEAD:

Shape - broad modified wedge without noticeable flat planes or doming, in proportion to the body. Cheekbones are apparent. In profile slightly concave curve between nose and brow with good length between brow & ears. Widening of the head and stud jowls apparent in adult males. Brow - distinctive, evidenced by a slightly rounded forehead to eye ridge; brow border is fleshy creating and enhancing the top line of the eye. Eyes - Large. Almost almond in shape. Deep set. Outside corner angled slightly upward towards the ears. Medium-wide apart. Distinctive brow above the eye creates a top line to the eye and produces the breed's natural hunting gaze. Nose - wide, being equally as wide from the inside corner of the eye through the length of the nose into a large nose leather. Muzzle/Chin - Observable whisker break above a welldefined broad medium length muzzle. Fleshy whisker pads. Chin strong and wide in line with the nose. Ears - Medium. Wide at base with slightly rounded tips, as much on the top of the head as on the side. Ear tipping and furnishings highly desirable. Lighter colored thumbprints on the back of the ears desirable on all tabbies including lynx points.

BODY:

Moderately long and substantial with a rectangular stance. Chest full and broad. Slightly higher in hips with prominent shoulder blades. Hips substantial almost as wide as chest. Deep flank. Muscular and athletic in appearance. Allowance should be made for slow maturation. Legs and Feet - in proportion to the body, of good length and substantial boning. Paws large and round. Toe tufts desirable in longhaired varieties. Five toes in front, four in back. Tail - is short, being half-length or less than that of the average cat. The tail is flexible and expressive and may be straight, slightly curved or slightly kinked or have bumps along the length of the tail. Tail set in line with the top line of the hip. Tail to be broad at base, strong and substantial to the touch, never fragile. Straighter tails should exhibit a fat pad at the end of the tail and are preferred over kinked tails. Length - Must be long enough to be clearly visible above the back when alert, not to extend past a stretched hind hock in length. Neck - medium in length may appear short due to musculature.

COAT:

Shorthair Division: length-medium, semi-dense; texturenon- matting, resilient with slight loft; density-double coat, hard topcoat with a soft, downy undercoat; miscellaneous-seasonal variations of coat should be recognized. Coat may be softer in texture in dilute colors, lynx points and silvers. Undercoat may be mouse gray in tabbies. Longhair Division: length-medium-longhair, slightly shaggy. Tapering to slightly longer hair on ruff, britches, belly and tail; ruff-slight, mutton chops desirable; texture-non-matting, resilient; density-double coat. Undercoat present, not extremely dense; miscellaneous-seasonal variations of coat should be recognized. Coat may be softer in texture in dilute colors, lynx points and silvers. Undercoat may be mouse gray in tabbies.

COLORS and PATTERNS:

Any genetically possible color or combination of colors is allowed. Preference shall be given to colors and patterns that enhance the natural wild appearance of the breed. High rufusing is desirable in all tabbies, including silvers, with no penalty for lack thereof. Body patterns highly desirable in lynx points and smokes.

EYE COLOR:

All eye colors acceptable, eye color can be copper, gold, yellow or green; blue in bi-color/van, colorpoint, lynxpoint or odd-eyed white cats.

Tick Nipper



Tick Nipper ® is an easy tick remover for people and pets. No harmful heat applications, no messy chemicals and very easy to use. The Tick Nipper won't squeeze the tick as tweezers do, leaves no mouth parts and the 20X lens in its hub lets you examine the tick after removal - so you know for sure!

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Before bringing your new cat home, prepare places for it to eat, sleep, and eliminate. Purchase necessary accessories such as a litter box, litter, toys, and food and water bowls. Pet-proof your home by keeping toxic chemicals and plants out of reach, and make sure windows are securely screened when open so that your cat cannot escape. Be sure to provide appropriate scratching materials, such as a scratching post, so your cat can stretch and sharpen its claws without damaging your furnishings.

Plan to spend time training your cat so that it becomes comfortable with handling and grooming, and learns how to play and interact with people. Provide different kinds of play with a variety of toys, balls, or even a climbing tower. Kittens need frequent attention to socialize them to people and acquaint them with new things and experiences. Careful supervision also helps the kitten learn the rules of the household.

If you already have a cat and wish to add another, matching personality types may help the transition go more smoothly. For example, quiet cats should be matched with those of similar temperament. When another cat or kitten enters the home, introductions should proceed slowly with periods of isolation and separation until each cat learns to accept the other. If problems arise, consult your veterinarian for help.

Appropriate toileting areas are essential when multiple cats live together. This means at least one litter box per cat in more than one location. Food, water bowls, scratching posts, and resting areas should also be spaced throughout the home.

To ensure they live long, healthy lives, cats require regular veterinary medical checkups. Ask your veterinarian about a vaccination program and other preventive medical care appropriate for your cat's lifestyle and to protect against disease risks in your area. Your veterinarian can also help you learn how to detect subtle signs of illness, since cats are good at concealing when they don't feel well

Cats can adapt to most living situations if proper housing, food, grooming, and exercise are provided. To help decide if a cat is the right pet for you, answer the following questions:

Do you rent or do you own your home? If you rent, does your lease allow you to keep a cat?

How long is your work day? Do you frequently have obligations after work that would interfere with caring for your kitten or cat?

Do you travel? Who will care for your pet in your absence?

If you have multiple pets, will adding another cause you to violate restrictions on the number or types of pets where you live? Will your new cat get along with your existing pets?

Do any family members have allergies to pet hair or dander?