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Articles by
Kathy Durdick
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- ACFA's Top Inter-American Winners 2003-2004
PandEcats.com is happy to present the top cats for 2003-2004 in ACFA, the American Cat Fanciers Federation.
July 2004
- ACFA's Top Inter-American Winners 2004-2005
PandEcats.com is happy to present the top cats for 2004-2005 in ACFA, the American Cat Fanciers Federation.
June 2005
- ACFA's Top Inter-American Winners 2005-2006
PandEcats.com is happy to present the top cats for 2005-2006 in ACFA, the American Cat Fanciers Federation.
June 2006
- ACFA's Top Inter-American Winners 2006-2007
PandEcats.com is happy to present the top cats for 2006-2007 in ACFA, the American Cat Fanciers Federation.
June 2007
- ACFA's Top Inter-American Winners 2007-2008
PandEcats.com is happy to present the top cats for 2007-2008 in ACFA, the American Cat Fanciers Federation.
June 2008
- ACFA's Top Inter-American Winners 2008-2009
PandEcats.com is happy to present the top cats for 2008-2009 in ACFA, the American Cat Fanciers Federation.
June 2009
- ACFA'S Top Inter-American Winners 2009-2010
PandEcats.com is happy to present the top cats for 2009-2010 in ACFA, the American Cat Fanciers Federation.
June 2010
- ACFA's Top Inter-American Winners 2010-2011
PandEcats.com is happy to present the top cats for 2010-2011 in ACFA, the American Cat Fanciers Federation.
June 2011
- ACFA's Top Inter-American Winners 2012-2013
PandEcats.com is happy to present the top cats for 2012-2013 in ACFA, the American Cat Fanciers Federation.
June 2013
- ACFA's Top Inter-American Winners 2013-2014
PandEcats.com is happy to present the top cats for 2013-2014 in ACFA, the American Cat Fanciers Federation.
June 2014
- ACFA's Top Inter-American Winners 2014-15
PandEcats.com is happy to present the top cats for 2014-2015 in ACFA, the American Cat Fanciers Federation.
September 2015
- *Advertising a Kitten For Sale at the Show
Learn simple techniques to attract more buyers for your kitten at the show by preparing an eye-catching sign, plus some simple sales techniques, and knowing what to say to prospective buyers. Includes a complete resource list of suppliers.
April 2001
- Agility - A First Experience
A Himalayn breeder shares her impressions at her first CFA, non-ICAT Agility Trial.
February 2005
- *Analyzing The E-Points
Analyzing E-Points can tell you much more than just the standings of the cats - they can tell you what is and isn't possible - and which cats to look out for.
November 2003
- *Bicolor Persian Breed Winners in CFA
Enjoy the well researched article listing the Persians that have earned ithe tile of Breed Winner in the Bicolor/Calico Divisian of Persians in CFA
September 2007
- *Bicolor Persian DMs
Bicolor and Calicos who have earned the breeding title of Distinguished Merit
June 2005
- *Bissell SpotBot
The Bissell SpotBot is a portable, hands free, compact deep carpet and upholstery cleaner that is receiving great reviews from cat owners.
March 2019
- Breed Timelines
Do you know when your breed was recognized in CFA?
July 2020
- *Building A Nebulizer
One of the most important pieces of equipment that any cat breeder can have in the fight against respiratory problems is a nebulizer. Relatively inexpensive, with a few modifications, a nebulizer can be used to deliver lifesaving medications.
April 2017
- *Cactusway
Toni Renzacci, of Cactusway Cattery, was a pioneer of Chocolate and Lilac Persians.
February 2003
- *Calculating Grand Points in CFA
Learn how to calculate the grand points your cat earns at a show in CFA.
February 2002
- *Calculating Regional & National Points in CFA
Learn how to calculate your cat's Regional/National points accurately - a necessary skill for anyone planning a show campaign.
February 2002
- Cattery Listing Services
A look at some of the sites online that have cattery listings
August 2005
- Cattery Visit by a Judging Applicant
What better way for new judges to learn about a breed than with a one on one, relaxed visit in a breeder's home with the opportunity to handle cats?
July 2002
- CFA Championship Show Counts Analyzed 2004-05
If you are planning on campaigning a cat in Championship this season, this is THE information you will need to maximize your chances of success.
June 2005
- CFA Championship Show Counts Analyzed 2005-06
If you are planning on campaigning a cat in Championship this season, this is THE information you will need to maximize your chances of success.
July 2006
- CFA Championship Show Counts Analyzed 2006-07
If you are planning on campaigning a cat in Championship this season, this is THE information you will need to maximize your chances of success.
June 2007
- CFA Championship Show Counts Analyzed 2007-08
If you are planning on campaigning a cat in Championship this season, this is THE information you will need to maximize your chances of success. The article includes 3 separate tables showing the championship counts for all the shows sorted three ways: from highest to lowest counts; divided state-by-state; and week-by-week. Plus the counts you need for a national campaign are all highlighted!
June 2008
- CFA Championship Show Counts Analyzed 2008-09
If you are planning on campaigning a cat in Championship this season, this is THE information you will need to maximize your chances of success. The article includes 3 separate tables showing the championship counts for all the shows sorted three ways: from highest to lowest counts; divided state-by-state; and week-by-week. Plus the counts you need for a national campaign are all highlighted!
May 2009
- CFA Championship Show Counts Analyzed 2009-10
If you are planning on campaigning a cat in Championship this season, this is THE information you will need to maximize your chances of success. The article includes 3 separate tables showing the championship counts for all the shows sorted three ways: from highest to lowest counts; divided state-by-state; and week-by-week. Plus the counts you need for a national campaign are all highlighted!
May 2010
- CFA Championship Show Counts Analyzed 2010-11
If you are planning on campaigning a cat in Championship this season, this is THE information you will need to maximize your chances of success. The article includes 3 separate tables showing the championship counts for all the shows sorted three ways: from highest to lowest counts; divided state-by-state; and week-by-week. Plus the counts you need for a national campaign are all highlighted!
May 2011
- CFA Championship Show Counts Analyzed 2011-12
If you are planning on campaigning a cat in Championship this season, this is THE information you will need to maximize your chances of success. The article includes 3 separate tables showing the championship counts for all the shows sorted three ways: from highest to lowest counts; divided state-by-state; and week-by-week. Plus the counts you need for a national campaign are all highlighted!
June 2012
- CFA Championship Show Counts Analyzed 2012-13
If you are planning on campaigning a cat in Championship this season, this is THE information you will need to maximize your chances of success. The article includes 3 separate tables showing the championship counts for all the shows sorted three ways: from highest to lowest counts; divided state-by-state; and week-by-week — plus the highest count shows you need for a national campaign are all highlighted!
May 2013
- *CFA Exotic Breed Winners
This article includes a list of the Exotic Shorthairs entitled to use the prestigious BW title, indicating each has earned the title of Best of Breed in Championship for the year in which it was shown.
April 2007
- CFA Kitten Show Counts Analyzed 2004-05
Similarly, if you are planning on campaigning a kitten, this is THE information you will need.
June 2005
- CFA Kitten Show Counts Analyzed 2005-06
Similarly, if you are planning on campaigning a kitten, this is THE information you will need.
July 2006
- CFA Kitten Show Counts Analyzed 2006-07
Similarly, if you are planning on campaigning a kitten, this is THE information you will need.
June 2007
- CFA Kitten Show Counts Analyzed 2007-08
Similarly, if you are planning on campaigning a kitten, this is THE information you will need. The article includes 3 tables with kitten counts sorted from highest to lowest counts, divided state-by-state and also week-by-week - plus the counts you need for a national campaign.
June 2008
- CFA Kitten Show Counts Analyzed 2008-09
If you are planning on campaigning a kitten, this is THE information you will need. The article includes 3 tables with kitten counts sorted from highest to lowest counts, divided state-by-state and also week-by-week - plus the counts you need for a national campaign.
May 2009
- CFA Kitten Show Counts Analyzed 2009-10
If you are planning on campaigning a kitten, this is THE information you will need. The article includes 3 tables with kitten counts sorted from highest to lowest counts, divided state-by-state and also week-by-week - plus the counts you need for a national campaign.
May 2010
- CFA Kitten Show Counts Analyzed 2010-11
If you are planning on campaigning a kitten, this is THE information you will need. The article includes 3 tables with kitten counts sorted from highest to lowest counts, divided state-by-state and also week-by-week - plus the counts you need for a national campaign.
May 2011
- CFA Kitten Show Counts Analyzed 2011-12
If you are planning on campaigning a kitten, this is THE information you will need. The article includes 3 tables with kitten counts sorted from highest to lowest counts, divided state-by-state and also week-by-week - plus the counts you need for a national campaign.
June 2012
- CFA Kitten Show Counts Analyzed 2012-13
Here is THE information you will need for campaigning your special kitten this season. The article includes 3 tables with kitten counts sorted from highest to lowest counts, divided state-by-state and also week-by-week — everything you need to strategize for a national campaign.
May 2013
- CFA National Winners 2000-2001
Here are the top Persian & Exotic cats, kittens, and premiers both nationally and in each region, for the 2000-2001 show season.
May 2001
- CFA National Winners 2001-2002
The 2001-2002 show season is over and the cats who have earned the highest award - the title of National Winner - have all been decided!
May 2002
- CFA National Winners 2002-2003
The 2002-2003 CFA show season is officially over. Persians and Exotics account for 25 of the 65 National Winners this season!
May 2003
- CFA National Winners 2003-2004
The 2003-2004 show season is over and the cats who have earned the highest award - the title of National Winner - have all been decided!
May 2004
- CFA National Winners 2004-2005
The 2004-2005 show season is over... and the winners are...
May 2005
- CFA National Winners 2005-2006
The 2005-2006 show season is over... and the winners are...
May 2006
- CFA National Winners 2006-2007
The 2006-2007 show season is over... and the winners are...
May 2007
- CFA National Winners 2007-2008
Congratulations to this year's national winners in CFA!
May, 2008
- CFA National Winners 2008-2009
Here are the CFA National Winners in Championship, Kittens and Premiership for the 2008-2009 show season...
May 2009
- CFA National Winners 2009-2010
Here are the CFA National Winners in Championship, Kittens and Premiership for the 2009-2010 show season...
May 2010
- CFA National Winners 2010-2011
Congratulations to the CFA National Winners in Championship, Kittens and Premiership for the 2010-2011 show season...
May 2011
- CFA National Winners 2014-2015
CFA's top 25 winners in Championship, Kittens & Premiership for 2014-2015 are . . .
May 2015
- CFA Premiership Show Counts Analyzed 2004-05
We can't forget the Premiership cats! Vital campaign information you'll need!
June 2005
- CFA Premiership Show Counts Analyzed 2005-06
We can't forget the Premiership cats! Vital campaign information you'll need!
July 2006
- CFA Premiership Show Counts Analyzed 2006-07
We can't forget the Premiership cats! Vital campaign information you'll need!
June 2007
- CFA Premiership Show Counts Analyzed 2007-08
We can't forget the Premiership cats! The article includes 3 tables showing the premiership counts for all shows - sorted from highest to lowest counts, divided state-by-state and week-by-week - plus the counts you need for a national campaign.
June 2008
- CFA Premiership Show Counts Analyzed 2008-09
We can't forget the Premiership cats! The article includes 3 tables showing the premiership counts for all shows - sorted from highest to lowest counts, divided state-by-state and week-by-week - plus the counts you need for a national campaign.
May 2009
- CFA Premiership Show Counts Analyzed 2009-10
We can't forget the Premiership cats! The article includes 3 tables showing the premiership counts for all shows - sorted from highest to lowest counts, divided state-by-state and week-by-week - plus the counts you need for a national campaign.
May 2010
- CFA Premiership Show Counts Analyzed 2010-11
We can't forget the Premiership cats! The article includes 3 tables showing the premiership counts for all shows - sorted from highest to lowest counts, divided state-by-state and week-by-week - plus the counts you need for a national campaign.
May 2011
- CFA Premiership Show Counts Analyzed 2012-13
We can't forget the Premiership cats! This article also includes 3 tables showing the premiership counts for all shows - sorted from highest to lowest counts, divided state-by-state and week-by-week — plus the counts you need for a national campaign are highlighted in pink.
May 2013
- CFA Regional Winners 2001-2002
Each region in CFA honors their top Cats in Championship, Kittens and Premiership for 2001-2002
May 2002
- CFA Regional Winners 2002-2003
The 2002-2003 regional winning cats, kittens and alters in CFA
May 2003
- CFA Regional Winners 2003-2004
The 2003-2004 show season is over and the top cats for each region have been announced.
May 2004
- CFA Regional Winners 2004-2005
The 2004-2005 regional winning cats, kittens and alters in CFA
May 2005
- CFA Regional Winners 2005-2006
The 2005-2006 show season is over and the top cats for each region have been announced.
May 2006
- CFA Regional Winners 2006-2007
The 2006-2007 show season is over and the top cats for each region have been announced.
May 2007
- CFA Regional Winners 2007-2008
Regional Winners in CFA for 2007-2008.
May 2008
- CFA Regional Winners 2008 -2009
Here's the list of the 2008-2009 regional winning cats, kittens and alters in CFA...
May 2009
- CFA Regional Winners 2009-2010
The 2009-20010 show season is over and the top cats and kittens for each region have been announced!
May 2010
- CFA Regional Winners 2010-2011
The 2010-2011show season is over and the top cats and kittens for each region have been announced!
May 2011
- CFA Regional Winners 2012-2013
Congratulations to the CFA Regional Winners in Championship, Kittens and Premiership for the 2012-2013 show season . . .
May 2013
- *CFA Show Count Search
Have you ever wondered what the counts were for a show last year? Or the year before that? Or before that? Now you can find the counts for a specific show for all shows it has held since May 2002!
September 2008
- CFA Show Counts 2002-2003
The complete show counts in CFA for 2003 are in! These charts are INVALUABLE if you are thinking of campaigning. See how to use them in the 3 articles Campaigning in Championship, Premiership and Kittens
June 2003
- CFA Show Counts 2003-2004
The complete show counts in CFA for 2003-04 are in! These charts are INVALUABLE if you are thinking of campaigning.
June 2004
- *CFA Show Counts 2004-2005
A chronological list of the shows from May 2004 to April 2005 inclusive including the counts for Championship, Kittens & Premiership broken down into LH, SH and AB cats.
June 2005
- *CFA Show Counts 2005-2006
A chronological list of the shows from May 2005 to April 2006 inclusive including the counts for Championship, Kittens & Premiership broken down into LH, SH and AB cats.
July 2006
- *CFA Show Counts 2006-2007
A chronological list of the shows from May 2006 to April 2007 inclusive including the counts for Championship, Kittens & Premiership broken down into LH, SH and AB cats.
June 2007
- *CFA Show Counts 2007-2008
Important information to use as a guide for show selection for the smart campaigner, this article includes a chart giving the date, show, LH, SH and AB counts for kittens, championship and premiership for every show in CFA in the 2007-2008 show season.
May 2008
- *CFA Show Counts 2008-2009
A chronological list of the shows from the beginning of May 2008 to the end of April 2009 including the counts for Championship, Kittens & Premiership broken down into LH, SH and AB cats. This is an invaluable aid to anyone planning a future campaign!
May 2009
- CFA Show Counts 2009-2010
A chronological list of the shows from May 2009 to April 2010 inclusive including the counts for Championship, Kittens & Premiership broken down into LH, SH and AB cats.
May 2010
- *CFA Show Counts 2010-2011
A chronological list of the shows from May 2010 to April 2011, including the counts for Championship, Kittens & Premiership broken down into LH, SH and AB cats. These charts are a MUST for planning the next season's campaign.
May 2011
- CFA Top Three Persian & Exotic Breed Winners 2008-2009
Here are the top three Exotics and top three Persians in each color division in CFA for 2008-2009 ...
May 2009
- CFA Top Three Persian & Exotic Breed Winners 2009-2010
Here are the top three Exotics and top three Persians in each color division in CFA for the 2009-2010 show season ...
May 2010
- CFA Top Three Persian & Exotic Breed Winners 2010-2011
Here are the top three Exotics and top three Persians in each color division in CFA for the 2010-2011 show season ...
May 2011
- CFA Top Three Persian & Exotic Breed Winners 2014-2015
Here are the top three cats in each division of Persians and Exotics in CFA for the show season 2014-2015 . . .
May 2015
- CFA Top Three Persians & Exotics 2000-2001
The top three Persian & Exotic cats, kittens, and premiers in CFA in 2001!
May 2001
- CFA Top Three Persians & Exotics 2001-2002
See who are the top three Exotics and the top three Persians in each color division in CFA for 2001-2002.
May 2002
- CFA Top Three Persians & Exotics 2002-2003
The top three Exotics and the top three Persians in each color division in CFA for 2002-2003.
May 2003
- CFA Top Three Persians & Exotics 2003-2004
The top 3 Exotics and the top 3 Persians in each color division have been determined for 2003-2004!
May 2004
- CFA Top Three Persians & Exotics 2004-2005
The top three Exotics and the top three Persians in each color division in CFA for 2004-2005.
May 2005
- CFA Top Three Persians & Exotics 2005-2006
The top 3 Exotics and the top 3 Persians in each color division have been determined for 2005-2006!
May 2006
- CFA Top Three Persians & Exotics 2006-2007
The top 3 Exotics and the top 3 Persians in each color division have been determined for 2006-2007!
May 2007
- CFA Top Three Persians & Exotics 2007-2008
See who the top cats are in Exotics and each color division for Persians in CFA for the 2007-2008 show season.
May, 2008
- CFF Parade of Perfection for 2009-2010
We are happy to present the top cats for 2009-2010 in CFF, the Cat Fanciers' Federation, Inc
June 2010
- CFF Parade Of Perfection for 2012-2013
We are happy to present the top cats for 2012-2013 in CFF, the Cat Fanciers' Federation, Inc.
June 2013
- CFF's Parade of Perfection for 2001-2002
PandEcats.com is happy to present the top cats for 2001-2002 in CFF, the Cat Fanciers' Federation, Inc
June 2002
- CFF's Parade of Perfection for 2002-2003
PandEcats.com is happy to present the top cats for 2002-2003 in CFF, the Cat Fanciers' Federation, Inc
June 2003
- CFF's Parade of Perfection for 2003-2004
PandEcats.com is happy to present the top cats for 2003-2004 in CFF, the Cat Fanciers' Federation, Inc
June 2004
- CFF's Parade of Perfection for 2004-2005
PandEcats.com is happy to present the top cats for 2004-2005 in CFF, the Cat Fanciers' Federation, Inc
June 2005
- CFF's Parade of Perfection for 2005-2006
PandEcats.com is happy to present the top cats for 2005-2006 in CFF, the Cat Fanciers' Federation, Inc
July 2006
- CFF's Parade of Perfection for 2006-2007
PandEcats.com is happy to present the top cats for 2006-2007 in CFF, the Cat Fanciers' Federation, Inc
July 2007
- CFF's Parade of Perfection for 2008-2009
PandEcats.com is happy to present the top cats for 2008-2009 in CFF, the Cat Fanciers' Federation, Inc.
June 2009
- *Chestermere
The Chestermere cattery name is an integral part of the history of the Himalayan. This is their story...
November 2002
- *Chocolate Family Grands: Part 1
The first Chocolate Point Himalayan granded in 1969. Enjoy browsing through a family album of the early chocolate Grands.
June 2003
- *Chocolate Family Grands: Part 2
The outstanding chocolates of th 90's
June 2003
- *Chocolate Family Grands: Part 3
The chocolate story continues...
July 2003
- *Chocolate Family Grands: Part 4
The chocolate story in recent years
August 2003
- *Chocolate Family Grands: Part 5
The latest Chocolate Grand Champions in CFA are featured.
December 2006
- Chocolate High
A new CFA record has been set for the highest scoring Chocolate Point Himalayan in the Breed history.
May 2004
- Chocolate/Lilac Division Timelines
Persian breeders have had to fight to get the colors of Chocolate and Lilac and all their various possibilities accepted in CFA. The battle for accceptance has spanned more than half a century and still continues today with the Chocolate/Lilac Smokes still not an accepted color in Persians in CFA...
April 2011
- *Classic vs Mackerel: Persian Tabby Patterns in CFA
Tabby Persians can come in one of two patterns: Classic or Mackerel. Do you know the difference?
September 2002
- *Color Point Exotic Grands in CFA
Color Point Exotics present a special challenge to the breeder/exhibitor.
October 2003
- *Colors of the Calico/Bicolor Division: Part 1
If variety is the spice in your life, you'll want to come see the different colors available in the Calico & Bicolor Division of Persians
November 2002
- *Colors of the Calico/Bicolor Division: Part 2
If variety is the spice in your life, you'll want to come see the different Tabby and White colors available in Persians.
December 2002
- *Colors of the Calico/Bicolor Division: Part 3
Come see the different Smoke and White and Shaded and White colors available in Persians.
February 2003
- *Colors of the Himalayan Division
In the 45 years since the first Himalayan gained championship status in CFA, 20 colors of 'pointed' Persians have been accepted . See photographs of examples of each recognized color along with the year of their acceptance and their color description.
March 2002
- *Colors of the Particolor Division
The smallest Division of Persians is an all girls club. Come see the four colors that make up the 'Parti' Girls.
November 2002
- *Colors of the Silver/Golden Division
The ethereal beauty of a Silver Persian is matched by the stunning warmth of their Golden division-mates.
May 2002
- *Colors of the Smoke & Shaded Division
Enjoy photos of cats representing this stunning colors of the Smoke & Shaded Division of CFA.
June 2002
- *Colors of the Solid Division
There are 8 accepted solid colors of Persians in CFA... Can you name them?
April 2002
- *Colors of the Tabby Division
The Persian Tabby Division in CFA has 17 color categories.
September 2002
- *CPC DMs in CFA
Color Point Carriers who have earned the most coveted breeding title in CFA
September 2002
- CPC: Can You Tell By Just Looking?
Can you tell a CPC from a 'pure' Persian just by looking at it?
August 2002
- *Do's and Don'ts of Good Cattery Website Design
Having your own cattery website is fast becoming as necessary as having a phone number. It is important that your present your cats as beautifully on the internet as in the show ring. To help you make some wise choices, we have collected and organized a list of tips to help you have the best website possible.
May 2001
- Filling Out a CFA Entry Form for a Cat Show
Are you planning on entering your first cat show? Or maybe you are mentoring a newbie with their first show baby. Here's the information you need to fill out an entry form correctly.
June 2002
- First Pointed Exotic Becomes A National Winner in CFA
For the first time, a pointed Exotic Shorthair has become a National Winner in CFA. This is his story...
May 2008
- First Pointed Exotic Shorthair DM in CFA
October 2009
- Guess Three #1
Many of our judges have been involved in the cat fancy for decades. They have aged like fine wine. Can you recognize who is whom in an old photo?
May 2003
- Guess Three #2
Can you guess which judges appear in the photos?
June 2003
- Guess Three #3
Once again we invite you to see if you recognize three CFA judges from their photos :-)
August 2003
- Guess Three #4
Guess Again!
October 2003
- Guess Three #5
Can you guess which judges appear in the photos?
December 2003
- Guess Three #6
See if you can guess who the judges in the photos are!
August 2004
- Guess Three #7
See if you can guess who the judges are in the photos!
October 2005
- Guess Three #8
Try once again to guess who the judges are in these photos...
March 2006
- *Happy Ring Clerk
Have you ever thought about what it takes to be a ring clerk at a cat show? Maybe you even thought about being a ring clerk? Perhaps you have been guilty of complaining about a ring clerk at one time or another? Learn what it takes to be a clerk — and how you can help make their job easier.
August 2016
- *Himalayan Breed Winners in CFA
This article includes a list of the Himalayan cats entitled to use the prestigious BW title, indicating each has earned the title of Best of Breed in Championship for the year in which it was shown.
April 2007
- Himalayan Cats Online
The launch of a new website dedicated to the Himalayan cat!
November 2005
- *Himalayan DMs in CFA
50 Himalayans have earned the most coveted breeding title in CFA
August 2002
- *Himalayan History
Follow the history of the acceptance and progress of Himalayans in CFA including photos of the first Grand, first National Winner and first D.M.
February 2002
- *Himalayan Masking
Breeders of pointed cats strive to produce cats with perfect masks. Do you know the difference between a cat with a poor and a cat with a good mask?
August 2004
- *Himalayan National Winners in CFA
The winningest Himalayans in CFA History!
October 2002
- Hip-Hip-Hair-ay
Kathy Durdick of Ristokat Himalayans shares her story of a special regional winning cat.
May 2003
- *History of Lynxpoint Himalayans
Although the Himalayan breed itself was the result of decades of planned breedings, the Lynx Point really came about by accident.
February 2002
- How To Read A Pedigree
There is a knack to reading and evaluating a pedigree. Lean what to look for.
September 2016
- *How To Write A Kitten Inquiry Email
Learn how can you write a better inquiry letter and improve your odds of getting a reply when looking for that special kitten!
March 2019
- International Breed History Made
Breed history was made when a black and white Persian became the first of her breed to grand in just one show in the CFA International Division!
March 2004
- Interview With Diane Caster, Playwickey
PandEcats.com interviews Diane Castor of Playwickey Himalayans about her career as a cat breeder and exhibitor
November 2005
- *Jovan Exotics
Cheryl & Bob Lordich of Jovan Exotics developed a look that took their breed to a new level - including Cat of the Year in 1990 and Kitten of the Year in 1992 in CFA!
January 2003
- Just One Litter
When she receives a letter from a pet owner requesting stud service for 'just one litter', Kathy Durdick of Ristokat Himalayans realizes she can turn her reply into a teachable moment.
March 2016
- *K-PAK Conditioner
A Himalayan breeder shares her experience using K-PAK Conditioner by Joico to improve the presentation of her Himalayan . . .
April 2014
- *Kitten Inquiry Form
Kitten inquiries can be some of the most frustrating contacts made - especially when that initial contact comes via e-mail, rather than at a show or in person.
December 2019
- *Kitten's Paperwork
Having the kitten's paperwork well organized and beautifully presented is just one of the hallmarks of a good breede
January 2020
- *Look at CFA Titles
Ever get confused at how many different ways you see people writing the titles for their cats in CFA? Or wonder about the abbreviations, and which one is correct??
November 2016
- *Lynxpoint Kitten
How soon can you tell if a kitten is going to be a lynxpoint - or not?
February 2020
- *Making Cat Show Cage Curtains
Basic Instructions on how to sew (or glue!) your own unique set of cat show cage curtains.
January 2002
- *Marking Your Catalogue at the Cat Show
There really is NO right or wrong way to mark your show catalogue... but learn how the ring clerk does it.
June 2002
- Meaning of the Ribbons at a CFA Cat Show
What each ribbon is for and how your cat earns them.
March 2003
- New Chocolate Milestone
Read the story of Rocky, the first ever chocolate or lilac Persian to be ranked in the top 3 of breed nationally in CFA!
May 2007
- *Particolor Persian DMs
This is a list of the Parti Girls in CFA who have earned the breeding title of Distinguished Merit!
April 2005
- *Particolor Breed Winners in CFA
This well researched listing of the Particolor Persian Breed Winners in CFA includes all the cats who are entitled to add the BW in front of their names.
September 2007
- GC, RW Prancenpaws Glamor Shot of Ristokat, DM
When a new breeder starts out, often their greatest wish is to find a foundation female for their breeding program. Follow the story of how Ristokat's Himalayans first show cat was a dream come true.
July 2000
- *GC Ristokat's Against All Odds
PandEcats debuts a new feature that will prove invaluable to every breeder wishing to improve their ability to evaluate kittens and predict how they will develop into adulthood.
April 2004
- *GC, RW Ristokat's Chippendale
GC, RW Ristokat's Chippendale shares his photos with you - from 3 weeks to a year later, see how he developed from promising kitten to regional-winning adult
July 2004
- *Setting Up Your Benching Cage at the Cat Show
Basic Instructions on how to wrestle your curtains onto the cat show cage.
February 2002
- Show Is Born
A photo-essay of setting up for the cat show... from an empty arena to the finished show hall.
January 2004
- *Silver & Golden Persian DMs in CFA
A list of Silver & Goldens in CFA who have earned the prestigious breeding title of Distinguished Merit
February 2005
- *Silver Persian Breed Winners in CFA
This well researched listing of the Silver and Golden breed winners in CFA includes a photo of the first cat to earn the BW title in the division, GC, BW Gray-Ivy Keepsake of Silver Paws, a chinchilla silver female.
July 2007
- *Simbelair
The cat fancy recently lost one of the Grand Dames of Persians - Lois Weston of Simbelair Cattery fame died last month. She leaves behind an Incredible legacy.
September 2002
- *Smoke & Shaded Persian Breed Winners in CFA
This well researched listing of the Smoke and Shaded Persian breed winners in CFA includes all the cats who are entitled to add the BW in front of their names.
August 2007
- *Smoke & Shaded Persian DMs in CFA
A list of the smoke and shaded Persians who have earned the title of Distinguished Merit
January 2005
- *Smoke & Shaded Persian National Winners in CFA
The CFA National Winning Persians of the Smoke and Shaded Division from 1972 until the present.
April 2003
- *Solid Color Other Than White Persian DMs in CFA
Solid Colored Persians other than whites who have earned the title of Distinguished Merit in CFA
July 2005
- *Solid Persian Breed Winners in CFA
This well researched listing of the Solid Persian breed winners in CFA includes all the cats who are entitled to add the BW in front of their names.
July 2007
- Sponsoring a Humane Society Cat
A new feature at some cat shows is sponsoring the showing of a Humane Society cat in the HouseHold Pet Class.
January 2004
- *Submitting Your Cattery Website To Search Engines
Tips for submitting your cattery website to search engines.
October 2005
- *Tabby Pattern Genetics In cats
Classic? Mackerel? What is dominant? What is recessive?
March 2020
- *Tabby Persian Breed Winners in CFA
This well researched listing of the Tabby Persian breed winners in CFA includes all the cats who are entitled to add the BW in front of their names.
August 2007
- *Tabby Persian DMs in CFA
A list of the tabbies in CFA who have earned the breeding title of Distinguished Merit.
March 2005
- *Tabby Persian National Winners in CFA
The CFA National Winning Persians of the Tabby Division from 1972 until the present.
April 2003
- *Temperature and Your Himalayan's Coat Color
Himalayan kittens are born almost white and their point color develops as they grow older. Their coat continues to darken with age, something that is a concern when showing them. This is just one more characteristic that presents a special challenge to Hi
October 2000
- TICA International Winners 2004-2005
The top cats in TICA for the 2004-2005 show season!
August 2005
- TICA International Winners 2005-2006
The top cats in TICA for the 2005-2006 show season!
September 2006
- TICA International Winners 2006-2007
The top cats in TICA for the 2006-2007 show season!
August 2007
- TICA International Winners 2007-2008
PandEcats.com is happy to present the International Winners for 2007-2008 in TICA.
August 2008
- TICA International Winners 2008-2009
Here are the top cats in TICA for the 2008-2009 show season!
August 2009
- TICA International Winners 2009-2010
The top cats in TICA for the 2009-2010 show season!
July 2010
- TICA International Winners 2010-2011
The top cats in TICA for the 2010-2011 show season!
July 2011
- TICA International Winners 2011-2012
The top cats in TICA for the 2011-2012 show season!
August 2012
- TICA International Winners 2012-2013
The top cats in TICA for the 2012-2013 show season!
July 2013
- TICA Top 3 Persians, Himalayans & Exotics 2004-2005
See who the top winning Persians, Himalayans and Exotics of TICA are for 2004-2005
August 2005
- TICA Top 3 Persians, Himalayans & Exotics 2005-2006
See who the top winning Persians, Himalayans and Exotics of TICA are for 2005-2006
September 2006
- TICA Top 3 Persians, Himalayans & Exotics 2006-2007
See who the top winning Persians, Himalayans and Exotics of TICA are for 2006-2007
August 2007
- TICA Top 3 Persians, Himalayans & Exotics 2008-2009
These are the top three Exotics, Himalayans and Persians in TICA for the 2008-2009 show season!
August 2009
- TICA Top 3 Persians, Himalayans & Exotics 2009-2010
See who the top winning Persians, Himalayans and Exotics of TICA are for 2002-2003
July 2010
- TICA Top 3 Persians, Himalayans & Exotics 2011-2012
See who the top winning Persians, Himalayans and Exotics of TICA are for 2011-2012.
August 2012
- TICA Top 3 Persians, Himalayans & Exotics 2012-2013
See who the top winning Persians, Himalayans and Exotics of TICA are for the 2012-2013 show season!
July 2013
- *Unusual Hair Loss In A Three Month Old Himalayan Kitten
A Himalayan kitten amusingly named "G-nome" suddenly and inexplicably begins losing his hair in handfuls at just three month of age . . .
March 2014
- Veterans of the Northwest!
The Northwest Region of CFA is the first region to offer end of the season awards for cats competing in regional veteran's classes.?
June 2005
- Way We Were: CFA 1958 (Part 1) - Overview and Grand Parade
Take a nostagic look back at CFA 50 years ago... the first in a multi-part series...
December 2008
- Way We Were: CFA 1958 (Part 2) - CFA's New Registration System
Take a nostagic look back at CFA 50 years ago... the second in a multi-part series discusses the new registration numbering system implemented by CFA in 1958.
January 2009
- Way We Were: CFA 1958 (Part 3) - How We Began, The History of CFA 1895-1908
Take a nostalgic look back at CFA 50 years ago... the third in our multi-part series, looking at the History of CFA.
January 2009
- Way We Were: CFA 1958 (Part 4) - Red Tabbies and Tortoiseshells, Part 1
Take a nostalgic look back at CFA 50 years ago... the fourth in our multi-part series features the red tabbies...
February 2009
- Way We Were: CFA 1958 (Part 5) - Red Tabbies and Tortoiseshells, Part 2
Learn about the history of tortoiseshells of the past in CFA...
February 2009
- Way We Were: CFA 1959 (Part 1) - Overview and Grand Parade
The year is 1959 ... Take a look at some of the happenings of the year, and the cats that granded in CFA....
March 2009
- Way We Were: CFA 1959 (Part 2) - The History of CFA 1906-1919, Part 1
Learn about the early history of CFA ...
March 2009
- Way We Were: CFA 1959 (Part 3) - The History of CFA 1906-1919, Part 2
Learn about the early history of CFA ...
April 2009
- Way We Were: CFA 1959 (Part 4) - So You Want To Put On A Show, Part 1
Take a look at what was involved in putting on a cat show in 1959, 50 years ago!
April 2009
- Way We Were: CFA 1959 (Part 5) - So You Want To Put On A Show, Part 2
More about the challenge of organizing early cat shows in CFA ...
May 2009
- Way We Were: CFA 1959 (Part 6) - Cats of Yesteryear - Masked Silver
A trip back to the cats of yesteryear reveals the history of the Masked Silver Persians....
June 2009
- Way We Were: CFA 1959 (Part 7) - Cats of Yesteryear - The Angora
This installment in the article series tells about the development of the Angora cat...
June 2009
- Way We Were: CFA 1960 (Part 1) - Overview & Grand Parade
23 cats granded in the year 1960 - all Grand Champions, no Grand Premiers. This was the year a cream Persian earned his GC title at 14 years of age! Take a look back at the history of CFA ...
September 2009
- Way We Were: CFA 1960 (Part 2) - CFA: Our Early Years, 1919-1932 - Part 1
Learn more about the early years of CFA ...
October 2009
- Way We Were: CFA 1960 (Part 3) - CFA: Our Early Years, 1919-1932 - Part 2
Lean more about the early years of CFA ...
October 2009
- Way We Were: CFA 1960 (Part 4) - A Check List For Your Show
This 1960 cat club's check list used to prepare for a cat show still has some relevance to today's modern shows ... except perhaps the reminder to arrange for horse meat!
November 2009
- Way We Were: CFA 1961 (Part 1) - Overview & Grand Parade
Learn about the history of CFA in the year 1961...
February 2010
- Way We Were: CFA 1961 (Part 2) - Blue Tabbies Are Accepted
The year is 1961, and blue tabbies are accepted in CFA ...
February 2010
- Way We Were: CFA 1962 (Part 1) - Overview & Grand Parade
Enjoy a step back in time and look at what was happening in CFA in 1962, including photos of the latest Grand Champions...
September 2010
- Way We Were: CFA 1962 (Part 2) - CFA: Our Early Years, 1932-1942 - Part 1
The 1962 yearbook included a reference to the turbulent times between 1932-1942 when the officers of CFA struggled to initiate new rules and procedures...
September 2010
- Way We Were: CFA 1962 (Part 3) - CFA: Our Early Years, 1932-1942 - Part 2
The 1962 yearbook included a reference to the turbulent times between 1932-1942 when the officers of CFA struggled to initiate new rules and procedures...
October 2010
- Way We Were: CFA 1962 (Part 4) - The Birth Of The Blues, part 1
Take a look back to the time to the 1920's - 1930s when the blue Persian was enjoying a golden period in CFA...
October 2010
- Way We Were: CFA 1962 (Part 5) - The Birth Of The Blues, part 2
More about the history of the blue Persian in the CFA of the 1930's...
November 2010
- What is a Responsible Breeder?
Is it not having too many cats? Or is it something else?
October 2018
- White Himalayans
In the crazy world of color genetics, interesting things can occur when combining the white gene with the colorpoint gene...
December 2007
- *White Persian DMs in CFA
The white Persians in CFA who have earned the title of Distinguished Merit
July 2005
- Winners Ribbons
When you kitten graduates to adult classes, the first step towards adding a title to its name is the quest for winners ribbons.
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