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Whippette makes History with CFA

Our Lilac girl is the first-ever Ragdoll ''in the Colorpoint pattern''
to earn the GRAND title with CFA

Chiffondolls proudly presents:

CFA GRAND PREMIER
LIONSROYALE WHIPPETTE DELITE OF CHIFFONDOLLS

She is our very first Grand and she is also the very first kitty from LionsRoyale to Grand!!!  How awsome is that!  Whippette attained the Grand status in Cambridge, Ontario on May 23, 2009.

In May 2008 CFA accepted the mitted and colorpoint patterns in the Ragdoll into Championship.  Even though a few mitted Ragdolls earned the Grand title since then, our sweet Whippette is the very first Ragdoll ''Colorpoint'' to Grand with CFA.  We are so very proud of our sweetie.  We can never thank Blossom Cheverie enough, her breeder, for letting us have this beauty all wrapped up in gorgeous lilac. 

To the judges that finalled her, thank you!!! 

Special thanks go to Judge Walter Hutzler who believed in her from the very first time he layed eyes on her, having finaled her almost every time she found herself on his judging table.  We thank you from the bottom of our hearts.

GPR Whippette being judged by Walter Hutzler in Binghamton, NY April 2009

Upcoming CFA Shows we are planning on attending:

2010

Brockport, NY (August 21-22)
Brockport, NY (September 4-5)
Cortland, NY (September 18-19)

RAGDOLL INTERNATIONAL CONGRESS
(Denver, Colorado September 24-26)
http://7thinternationalragdollcongress.org/index.php

St-Jean-sur-le-Richelieu (October 9-10)
Brockport, NY (October 23-24)

Show Schedules; the links we use most: CatShowsUs CFA North Atlantic Show Schedule CFA Show Schedule CCA Show Calendar

 Why Cat Shows are important 

If you are serious about breeding pedigreed cats, then you have to be serious about cat shows.  They are about conformation against each breed's standard and about coming as close as you can to producing the perfect kitty as per that standard. 

How the cat shows work - you have 3 divisions: cats, kittens and premiers (altered).  The kitties do not compete one against another within each division ... well, they do, but here's how it goes.  Each breed has a written standard which reflects what the ideal cat should look like.  Each kitty is judged against its own breed's standard and he/she gets points for all their ''good stuff''. Then each judge gets to do their own final and the cats having accumulated the most points with that specific judge will be called back to their final.  It is a pretty simple way of explaining a complex point system, but makes it easier to understand for those who are not familiar with cat shows. 

You can find more detailed information and descriptions on websites such as CFA, CCA and TICA.  For you convenience, we have added them to our links' page.

As show halls are the only place cats really get evaluated, it is the breeders' only true way of knowing if they are on the right track with their breeding program or not.  If only for that, it is a must. 

Kitten mill owners and most backyard breeders will not even consider attending one of these shows or incur the expenses related to them.  These breeders are not serious about the quality of kittens they are producing and will favor profit and mass-production over the welfare of their kitties.  As with most of them, the health of their cats is not their first priority.  Please beware ...

Even though we don't travel to shows every single week-ends, we do get around to most of the CFA shows in the New York State and in Canada.  There's a pretty good selection and they can keep you pretty busy.

Shows are not only about titles, points and ribbons; they are also about camaraderie and friendships.  They offer great opportunities to learn from other breeders, and the beauty of it all, you get to show off your babies ;-)!!!

Some kitties are real show-offs and just thrive in this type of ambiance; they like the week-end getaways, are easy-going when it comes to travel, and just love the spotlight and attention they get at shows.  On the other hand, you have other kitties who much prefer the laid-back pampered life at home.  Even though we love to show, we will not show a kitty that doesn't want to be shown and doesn't do well in these settings. 

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Expositions félines

Whippette passe à l'histoire avec la CFA

Notre fille lilas, qui est une Ragdoll Colorpoint, est la première de sa division
à atteindre le titre de Grande Championne (division des opérés) avec la CFA

Chiffondolls est fier de vous présenter:

CFA GRAND PREMIER
LIONSROYALE WHIPPETTE DELITE OF CHIFFONDOLLS

Elle est notre toute première Grande Championne et elle est aussi la première à Grander chez LionsRoyale.  C'est vraiment génial!  Whippette est devenu Grande Championne à l'expo de Cambridge, Ontario le 23 mai 2009.

C'est en mai 2008 que la CFA acceptait finalement les ragdolls gantés et colorpoint dans le standard de la race.  Malgré que quelques minets gantés ont atteint le statut de grand champion depuis son acceptation, notre douce Whippette est la toute première Colorpoint à atteindre ce statut si convoité.  Nous sommes tellement fier d'elle.  Nous ne pouvons que remercier son éleveur, Blossom Cheverie, encore une fois, de nous avoir confier cette beauté toute enveloppée de lilas.

Nous remercions tous les juges qui lui ont octroyés une finale.

Mais nous nous devons de remercier le juge Walter Hutzler tout particulièrement.  Il a cru en elle au premier moment où il a posé les yeux sur elle sur sa table de jugement.  Nous vous remercions de tout coeur.

GPR Whippette en train de se faire juger par Walter Hutzler
à Binghamton, NY en avril 2009