9.26.05
Arcadia Cat Show Report

What a weekend. Where Texas was evacuating their homes, we were having a great time. Almost made us all in California feel guilty. I am so glad that every one is back home, and you are all safe.

If this show was any indication of what On Safari will be like, watch out Bengal world! Some of the most amazing cats and kittens I have ever seen! I really felt sorry for the judges at this show trying to pick out any of these babies over the others. I have tons of typing to do with the kitten class, so I will start with them.

The kitten class was represented by: Coolspots Bisa, owner - Glenn & Donnette Piccininno; Wildwest's Kenya of Bellagiobengals, owner - Lauren Westfall; Sundaybengals Tiana, owner Carolyn-Sierra & Danielle Murray; Sunnicas Imagine That, owner - Randi Johnson & Shelby Jones; Bethinmrah Lasting Impression, owner - Melanie Woodward; Thespottedpelt Chasing Rainbeaus, owner - Gay Hill; Goldenmagi Marta, owner - Pam Sharp; Goldenmagi Isis, owner - Pam Sharp; Asianexotics Fury's Fire, owner - B. Buenaflor & J Trujillo; Pinyonpride Mirah Winds Afire, owner - Mary Jo Bullock; West Coast Katz Oh No, owner - Tim & Jennifer Allen; Kingsmark Dare to Dream, owner - Karen Sausman; Snopride Mattinee Idol, owner - Margie Heil; Wildgold Hidalgo, owner - Canie Brooks; Summermist Executive Decision, owner - Sheila & John Fowler; Thespottedpelt Sierra Mist, owner - Gay Hill; Belairbengals Inshaka, owner - Laryce & Jacques Vidal; Belairbengals Ise, owner - Laryce & Jacques Vidal; Exoticrose Nisa, owner - S Hunt/S Piper/K Krysta . . . Brown Spotted Division . . . Desertstar Reflection, owner - the one and only (thank God) ME; Sunnicas Miss Martini, owner - Cassandra Kahl . . . Brown Marble Division . . . Therealms Gustavo Quintillius, owner - Nichol Palmer; Silvergene of Penasquitos, owner Gary & Suzanne Colby; Therealms Daretodream on Ice, owner - B Buenaflor & J t\Trujillo; Bridlewood A License to Chill, owner - Chip Patnode; Junglebook Legacy of Penasquitos, owner - Gary & Suzanne Colby . . . Silver Spotted Division . . . Coolspots Capone, Glen & Donnette Piccininno; Thespottedpelt Jungle Fever, owner - Gay Hill; BengalexoticFX Nitro of Bolsonefx, owner - Angels Bolson . . . Seal Mink Spotted Division . . . Sunnicas Snow Doubt About It, owner - Randi Johnson; Millwood Artic Sorcerer, owner - Laryce & Jacques Vidal . . . Seal Spotted Lynx Division . . . Therealms Picasso, owner - Don & Lydia Wright . . . Seal Marble Lynx Division . . . Therealms Dimonz On Ice, owner - Don & Lydia Wright . . . Seal Silver Spotted Lynx Division . . .

The rosettes went to (in no particular order or amount): Therealms Dimonz On Ice, Exoticrose Nisa, Snopride Mattinee Idol, Asianexotics Fury's Fire, Goldenmagi Marta, Goldenmagi Isis, and Thespottedpelt Chasing Rainbeaus.

The adults were represented by: Goldenmagi Blizzard, owner - Michele Lee; Mainstreet Restless Heart, owner - Rick & Debbie Corns; Silveredrose Grace, owner - Annette Sanchez; Coolspots Strega, owner Glenn & Donnette Piccininno; Ramatut Cairo of Desertstar, owner - Me again; Exoticrose Arianna, owner - Kathy Krysta & Shirley Piper; Bengalxpress Trilogy, owner - Rhonda Hauffe; West Coast Katz Venice, owner - Tim & Jennifer Allen; Wildvision Notewurthy, owner - Tim & Jennifer Allen; Drinkwater Final Fantasy, owner - Bobbie Buenaflor; Bridlewood Some Kind of Wonderful, owner - Chip Patnode . . . Brown Spotted Division . . . Faroutbengal Princess Zoey, owner - Maria Rodriguez & Richard Kyrk . . . Brown Marble Division . . . Kutabays Tidal Wave, owner - Nicole Hansen . . . Seal Mink Marble Division. . . Faroutbengal Moria of Sundaybengals, owner - Nicole Palmer; Wildgold Electra, owner - Canie Brooks . . . Seal Spotted Lynx Division . . . Desertstar Kiyama, owner - Jan Deady & Pam Sharp . . . Seal Marble Lynx Division . . .

The rosettes went to (in no particular order or amount): Mainstreet Restless Heart, Silveredrose Grace, Exoticrose Arianna, Bengalxpress Trilogy, Bridlewood Some Kind of Wonderful, Faroutbengal Bengal Zoey, and Kutabays Tidal Wave.

Now my bragging for my kids. Even though they didn't receive any finals, I was very proud of them. Cairo was at his first show this weekend and for being 1 year old, he was a bit on the unsure side of wanting to be there. He hasn't sprayed at home . . .yet, and there was a lovely girl next to him Sunday who was in a raging heat. After that, he sprayed in the judging cage, and was calling for all the young ladies at the show. He received a couple color placings on Sunday. I did pull him from the last 3 rings on Saturday, as he was hissing at me when I took him up to the rings. I think the rest of that day helped him to realize that he was okay there, and it really isn't a bad place to be.

Reflection received color placings and one 3rd of division. He is such a sweet boy, and this is his last kitten show. Next month he will be an adult. He is a beautiful marble with vibrant colors.

Kiyama is still the clown of the ring. This was her first adult show, and she is still pretty tiny. She charms the judges by her purring on the table, and wanting to be loved. Her silky coat and tons of glitter don't hurt either. She received her color placing, and a couple 2nd of division.

I am looking forward to being at On Safari next month. If the cats and kittens at this show are any indication of what to expect next month, wow! I'll have to plan to wear one of those large jackets with lots of inside pockets! There's always room for one more kitten here!

Thanks again to all the breeders who attended this show, and for sharing your stunning babies with us all. It is always a joy and privilege to be a part of this wonderful breed!