The Malta Feline Fanciers held its eight International FIFE Cat Show earlier this month. Eighty-nine cats were entered to be assessed by FIFE international judges, Flavia Capra and Laura Zotti Baietto, both of Italy.

A variety of breeds were on show including Persians, Siamese, Himalayan, Domestic Short Hairs and a rare Chocolate Burmilla.

For the first time, the ultimate accolade of Best in Show was won by a Creampoint Himalayan, “Dante House Vasilly”, a recent import owned by Kevin Davison.

Other category winners were:

Best Opposite Sex – Harwood For Love Or Money – Mark Micallef.

Best Neuter in Show – Carabott White Crusader – Keely Carabott.

Best Kitten – Dante House Tzaro – Kevin Davison.

Best Junior – Monarch’s Cinderella Man – Mark Micallef

Best Domestic- Susie; Denis Grech.

Best Decorated Pen – Mary Carmen Abela.

Exhibitors and visitors can now look forward to the next international cat show to be held on 28 January. Photos of this event and more information about the next show can be found on the club’s website www.malta-feline-federation.com