showtime 6th & 7th March '10

Friday 5th March
All work done, so its time to bath Naughty. He is such a good boy in our bath being soaped all over and then rinsed off - he loves it in the bath, he seems to like it much better than in the sink. A good towel dry then on to the hair dryer - he is such a good boy and loves all the attention.
Once Naughty is dry its time to clip claws of Naughty and Rocky. Check our records for the dates of their flea control, then collect their vaccination cards for the show.
Pack up the car, and put Naughty in the back of the estate as he will probably spray during the journey. Rocky goes into the front with me as its his first time away from home since he went to the vet for his vaccinations.
Packed lunch for Saturday as there isn't any facilities for lunches at the show venue.
Off we go ready for just over a 2 and half hour journey. We didn't know about all the road works, and also we met lots of traffic from the start of our journey on the A1 until we arrived at Leigh, so the journey took well over 3 hours.
Not to worry, the hotel staff were lovely on our arrival, and we unpacked into our lovely clean hotel room.
Down to dinner and joined by Lyn and her good friend - its always a joy to meet lovely new people. An enjoyable evening with wonderful company and a delicious meal and lots of cat chat.
Back up to my room to join Rocky and Naughty. They had eaten their dinners so i gave them some biscuits to eat. Then bedtime for us all - the boys need their beauty sleep ready for their show tomorrow.
Saturday/Sunday
The show was a definite success - a wonderful friendly atmosphere, and everyone was there to enjoy each others company and spend time with some amazing cats and kittens. We met many old friends, and made some new friends. The judges were great and took the time to expain their preferences for judging our cats and kittens.
Saturday 6th March:
Naughty finalled as 2nd best cat in a ring of all breeds of cats.
Rocky finalled as 4th best kitten speciality - up against all short haired kitten breeds.
and also 8th best kitten in a ring of all breeds of kittens.
Leo the silver spotted Savannah was being shown by Carol and Richard with their usual enthusiasm, and loving attention. We don't know what upset Leo in show, but he still performed beautifully, although without the normal eagerness for cuddles he normally shows with the judges. Leo showed his normal grace, and beauty gaining 6 merits on the Saturday.
Sunday 7th March:
Naughty finalled as 2nd best cat - all breeds
and also finalled as 5th best cat - all breeds.
These finals gave Naughty enough points and enough finals to make him a grand champion. To say we were thrilled was an understatement. Naughty behaved wonderfully and enjoyed his show weekend immensely. He loved meeting everyone and having lots of cuddles with new friends and old.
Rocky finalled as 6th best kitten - all breeds
also another 6th best kitten - all breeds
also as 8th best kitten against all breeds.
Although he started the show quiet shy, by Saturday afternoon he was getting used to the show world, and by Sunday lunchtime he had learned to enjoy showtime.
Nev finalled as 2nd best kitten in an all breed class
also as 4th best kitten in another all breed class
also as 9th best kitten - all breeds.
The best ring was when Purebliss Nevica Isis (aka Nev) was given Best of Breed Bengal kitten. Purebliss Hotrocks (aka Rocky) was given 2nd Best of Breed Bengal kitten. Mistymogwai Spiralice Nebula (SGC Purebliss Glaciers girl) was given 3rd Best of Breed Bengal kitten. Everyone at Purebliss were thrilled to have the top three Best of Breeds in that ring from our lines. Purebliss thanks go to Fiona and Gill - the girls are a credit to you.
Purebliss Leonardo Di Vinci (aka Leo) - a striking silver spotted Savannah boy looked the part as usual - what can I say! I'm so proud of carol and Richard for the way they have brought this gorgeous Savannah boy on - the obvious love they show this boy - they give him the confidence to show everyone how a Savannah should behave. Leo took 2 of today's merits.
Purebliss Its Magic (aka Magic) is a brown spotted Savannah boy who looked stunning in his first TICA show at only 6 months old. His behaviour is a credit to Tracy and Ivan in their first cat show on Sunday. Magic took 4 merits (best of breeds) on Sunday, and he behaved wonderfully, enjoyed his first show, and looked fabulous.
Purebliss thanks go to all who show our babies with such love and enthusiasm. The care you give our baby Bengals and savannahs is shown with not only their behaviour but the excellent weight and extremely good condition they are in. Our thanks for all the support we are getting from you lovely people out there. Our friends are lovely as always, but especially those of you out there that we don't know who have made your own judgements and realised the love most of us breeders and show exhibitors have for our cats and kittens.
luv to all
Jacky