Cat Showing with the Best of British Cats
Why do we take our cats to shows? We love attending cat shows! Not only are they are great place to network with like-minded breeders and cat owners, but they are also a great place to receive feedback on our own breeding cats. Presenting our breeding cats and kittens to judges at cat shows enables us to get the opinion of experts on the quality of our cats and reassure us that we are "doing right by the breed". Every person who chooses to be a breeder of a pedigree cat has a responsibility to stay true to the breed type and ensure they are producing the best of the breed, whichever breed it is.
Showing Cats
Most people have heard of a dog show, but the majority of people I've met have never heard of a cat show. Cat shows are different to dog shows; the cats are judged but the owners don't run up and down with them in front of the judge ;-)
Now that would just be silly!
We show our cats to receive valuable feedback about the quality of our cats from expert judges. We need their feedback to help us improve our breeding lines and ensure we are on the right breeding path with the males and females we choose. Cat shows also help to increase our own knowledge as breeders and educate us on different qualities to look for, and things to avoid. Its also a way to network with other breeders and gain some friends along the way. Cat shows also enable us to help promote the breed and educate the public about this amazing cat.
Cat Shows We Are Attending in Show Season 2025 - 2026
For the new cat show season 2025-2026, we plan to start attending shows in the Winter months when we have some Best Of British kittens to showcase! Check back in October 2025 to see which shows and dates we plan to attend.
TICA Show Record:
Hermes Trismegistus aka t.c.
Showing Record with The International Cat Association
Show Season 2024-2025
🏅 Mid Atlantic Region 5th Best Shorthair Cat of the Year
🏅 Mid Atlantic Region 10th Best Cat of the Year
Breed Classes
🥇 Mid Atlantic Region Best British Shorthair Cat of the Year
🥇 Mid Atlantic Region Best Blue British Shorthair Cat of the Year
Showing as kitten:
🥉 Mid Atlantic Region 3rd Best Kitten of the Year
T.C. - Champion Title
Our stud Hermes Trismegistus Fantasy Avalon achieved his TICA Champion title at 9 months old.
Fun fact: In the cat showing world, cats move from the kitten division to the adult division at 8 months old.
T.C. - grand Champion Title
Our stud Hermes Trismegistus Fantasy Avalon achieved his TICA Grand Champion title at 11 months old.
T.C. - double grand Champion Title
Our stud Hermes Trismegistus Fantasy Avalon achieved his TICA Grand Champion title at 11 months old.
T.C. - TRIPLE GRAND Champion Title
Our stud Hermes Trismegistus Fantasy Avalon achieved his TICA Triple Grand Champion title at 11.5 months old.
T.C. - QUADRUPLE grand Champion Title
Our stud Hermes Trismegistus Fantasy Avalon achieved his TICA Grand Champion title at 11.5 months old.
T.C. - supreme grand Champion Title
Our stud Hermes Trismegistus Fantasy Avalon achieved his TICA Supreme Grand Champion title in show season 2024 at the age of 12 months.
T.C. - TRIPLE GRAND Champion Title
Our stud Hermes Trismegistus Fantasy Avalon achieved his TICA Triple Grand Champion title at 11.5 months old.
T.C. - QUADRUPLE grand Champion Title
Our stud Hermes Trismegistus Fantasy Avalon achieved his TICA Grand Champion title at 11.5 months old.
T.C. - supreme grand Champion Title
Our stud Hermes Trismegistus Fantasy Avalon achieved his TICA Supreme Grand Champion title in show season 2024 at the age of 12 months.
TICA Show Record:
your deluxe gin and tonic aka g.t.
Showing Record with The International Cat Association
Kitten Division:
November 2024 - 2 finals (3rd, 10th)
GT has retired from showing - not his cup of tea! But he still comes along for the ride to keep TC company.
