Akechi Being Judged!!
April 16th, 2006 was indeed a memorable to me and my Akechi, the Munchkin. It was Akechi’s first time entering a cat competing at Berjaya Times Square organised by Aftina House. The cat competition is the very first Malaysian National Cat Competition, a national level cat competition. (Click here for more info on the event.) Akechi was at his best behaviour sleeping in his cage most of the time and occasionally yawns when his name was called. But he got a bit agitated with constant meow and growling when he was presented to the judge of the day, Ms. Theresa Imboden-Johnson. Perhaps it was the scent of other cats which he was not comfortable. At the end of the show, Akechi was awarded Best Shorthair Pedigree cat under the Neuter category and most of all, Akechi was selected in the Top 5 Cats for Best in Show for this competition. There were a Persian, a Maine Coon, A Bengal, a Munchkin and a Siamese competiting for the Best in Show title. The official ranking is as below:
5th Best in Show: A Siamese
4th Best in Show: A Bengal
3rd Best in Show: A Munchkin
2nd Best in Show: A Maine Coon
Best in Show: A Persian
Akechi was given a special pillow with the picture of Australia Koala on it for his 3rd place. Here are some pictures taken when Akechi is being judged.
Below: Akechi with his winning ribbon, plaque and Koala pillow
Besides Akechi, my Rico was also shown in the show but under the Household Category. Although he did not won anything but he had certainly won my heart. Below is Rico taking the oppurtunity lying down on Akechi’s winning pillow…. isn’t he adorable?
first of all, congratulations of akechi’s winning. he is so cute. i had never heard of Munchkin before. n Ricco is as cute as it gets. what breed is Ricco btw?
Comment by Jesse Lim — 19 April, 2006 @ 23:16
Your Rico has certainly grow fat… fat fat rico!! Akechi is soo cute…
Comment by lisa — 21 April, 2006 @ 05:38
ur cats are really gorgeous. seriously… i may pay a visit once of these days nak tgk kucing u? boleh?
Comment by princessren — 28 April, 2006 @ 04:10
congratulations on Akechi’s winning. i’m sure u must be proud of him.
Comment by JaneB — 28 April, 2006 @ 06:57
oppps! forgot to mentioned that your Rico is equally handsome as well as Akechi.
Comment by JaneB — 28 April, 2006 @ 06:58
To princessren: sure u can visit my kids anytime. juz buzz me yeah…
To JB: Thanks JB for the compliments. Do drop by n c ur god-sons ya…
Comment by Horatio — 29 April, 2006 @ 01:28
H, I’ve never seen your akechi photo until this blog post. Such a handsomest kid
Comment by linuxlah — 4 May, 2006 @ 06:15
Hi, how cute u call your cats ‘kids’. Btw you should have one purebreed like persian or maine coon coz they more loving and caring for u. Like my persian, if i get tension n cried, he’ll stay close to me n try not to make much noise. The best thing is he will put his hand on top of my hand (some sort like comforting me laa..)Hehe…
Comment by amy — 16 June, 2006 @ 09:49
Hi Amy. hahahha.. my Akechi is a pedigree Munchkin under TICA. well, still awaiting for my arrival of my next ped shud everything goes as plan. :p
Comment by Horatio — 19 June, 2006 @ 23:03