Exotics

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GP, RW Bejeweled Sterling Silver
This is the story of two remarkable females—one human and one feline. Pauline Ryan had been breeding and showing cats under the Bejeweled cattery name for almost nine years, but it always seemed like bad luck prevented her from ever granding a cat. Then, in 2013, a lynxpoint Exotic kitten was born in her cattery with a recurring health problem—a prolapsing rectum. Almost everyone told Pauline to put the kitten down—that more surgery would be a waste of money. But Pauline didn't listen to that advice . . .
September, 2015

* 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 Exotic DMs
Perhaps the most coveted award a cat can earn is the title of Distinguished Merit. Less than 20 Exotics have earned this title in the entire history of CFA.
June 2002

* Color Point Exotic Grands in CFA
Color Point Exotics present a special challenge to the breeder/exhibitor.
October 2003

GC, BW, NW Dandys Hey Jude of Ivy Cat & GC, GP, NW Ivy Cat Ice Breaker of GR8Katz
CFA's 8th Best Cat in Championship for 2013-2014 is a cream spotted tabby male Exotic Shorthair named GC, BW, NW Dandy's Hey Jude of Ivy Cat. CFA's 7th Best Cat in Premiership 2013-2014 is a black Exotic Shorthair neuter named GC, GP, NW Ivy Cat Ice Breaker of GR8Katz. This is their story . . .
June 2014

Exotic Grands of Distinction in CFA
In 2011, CFA instituted a brand new title — the Grand of Distinction. The first cat to earn the new title was Exotic GC, GPD, NW Ivy Cat Quarterback in July 2013. This article tracks the Exotics that have earned this prestigious title to-date.
October 2016

* Exotic National Winners in CFA
The Winningest Exotics in CFA history!
September 2002

Exotic Shorthair is TICA's 2006 Alter of the Year
A Copper-eyed white spay earns the top alter spot in TICA for 2006!
October 2006

* Exotics of Bryn Mawr
For 25 years, Irene and Werner Kachel bred and exhibited outstanding Exotics in CFA. In 1978, Werner began judging and was a popular judge until health reasons forced him to retire in 1996. The progeny of Bryn Mawr Exotics continue to capture the hearts of exhibitors in show halls around the world.
July 2000

First Longhaired Exotic Grand In CFA
GP Calivan's Party Doll of Davlor is the first Longhaired Exotic to Grand in CFA history!
August 2009

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

* Grooming Your Exotic
With a record of 7 National Winners, 15 Regional Winners, 25 Grands, & 2 DM 'S... (and still counting), Irene and Werner Kachel have been breeding and exhibiting outstanding Exotics in CFA for 25 years. Irene now shares with you her expert show grooming r
September 2000

Guidelines For Registering & Showing Longhaired Exotics In CFA
CFA has provided guidelines for registering and showing Longhair Exotics beginning with the 2009-2010 show season...
March 2009

Hong Kong's First One Show Grand
Last month a brown tabby Exotic male became Hong Kong's first one show grand in CFA.
January 2005

GC, BWI, NW HooBee Wakaka
CFA's Best Cat in the International Division 2016-2017 is a magnificent classic red tabby male Exotic Shorthair from Hong Kong named GC, BWI, NW HooBee Wakaka. Wakaka is bred by Danny Tai & Chris Wong and is owned and campaigned by Danny, Chris & Rhonda Fox. This is their story.
September 2017

GC GPD, NW Ivy Cat Quarterback
On July 6, 2013, CFA history was made by a brown tabby and white Exotic Shorthair neuter named GC, GPD, NW Ivy Cat Quarterback. Owned by Jan Chambers and bred by Pam DeGolyer, "QB" became the first cat to earn the new CFA title, Grand Of Distinction. This is his story . . .
August 2013

* 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

Joycat Ex: Three National Winning Kittens from China
2014-2015 was an exciting year for Joycat Ex Exotics in China. Allen Chen and his wife, Angela, campaigned three homebred Exotic kittens to national wins in CFA. This is their story . . . .
June 2015

* CH Mockingbird X-Quiz-It
View a photo essay showing the development the Exotic female, CH Mockingbird X-Quiz-It, from 4 weeks to one year of age.
August 2004

* Newborn Exotics: Shorthair or Longhair?
Exotic fanciers have a special challenge that is unique to their breed - How do you tell if those new babies are going to be Shorthairs (Yea!) or Longhairs? Time will tell. But for the more impatient person, there are things you can look for on a newborn
April 2018

GC, BW, NW Tombrock's Chopin
CFA's 3rd Best Cat in Championship and Best Exotic for 2014-2015 is a magnificent cat from Italy named GC, BW, NW Tombrock's Chopin. "Chopy" is bred by Salvatore Cuccu, Cristina Bertello & Gianni Giordano and owned and shown by Cristina and her husband Cristiano Perillo Marcone. This is their story . . .
June 2015

Two Men and a Little Lady
The Title Cats for this issue of PandEcats are three Exotics, two littermates and a cousin... LA, SGCA, GP, NW Panei's Whispurr Sweet Secrets and GC, GP, NW Panei's Whispurr Sweet Nothings, and GC, GP, NW Panei's Black Tie Affair. Led by the "Little Lady" in the title, all three zots enjoyed show careers that led to the highest awards in the show ring. It is also the story of the partnership of a generous cat breeder on the west coast and enthusiastic exhibitors on the east coast...
February 2013

* When is a Persian Not a Persian?
Not all Persians are created equal. A Persian in one cat registry can be a Longhaired Exotic in another... so Buyer Beware (and informed!)
October 2002

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