Decision On The International

[posiepurrs]

With the International show just 3 weeks away, I have made a decision on taking Sterling. We are staying home -major BUMMER! I just can't justify taking a naked Persian to the most prestigious show of the year. Well, he isn't naked, but compared to full coated Persians right now, he is. Since I will be taking vacation I can use the time to clean my basement instead - doesn't that sound thrilling????

 

[lutece]

How old is Sterling? Is he a Champion? If you look at the breed summaries you'll see that a large proportion of the cats entered in the International are Grands; I don't think the competition will be as intense for the Champions.

 

[posiepurrs]

Sterling is a little over a year old and he is a champion. Honestly after the last show when he competed against his brother and lost in every ring I think it best to stay home until he gets coat. I firmly believe it was due to lack of coat because I handled the brother and Sterling is a better cat overall. He would be going against the same cat at the International.

 

[auntie]

Can you predict how the coat comes in? Is it likely to appear in the winter?

 

[posiepurrs]

His coat is getting better, but will not be ready in time for the show. By November- December he should be in full coat, especially if I can bath him twice a week - which I am not sure I will be able to do given my work schedule.