Our first Korat Grand!

GRP Doklao MiuMiu Moonshadow

The FFSS team extends our heartiest congratulations to Wendy and her Korat, Miumiu!
Miumiu is the first Korat to achieve Grand Premiership in Singapore and will be retiring from the showing after this. We bid her a fond farewell from the bright lights of the show halls.

Fantastic News for all Ragdoll owners!

Colorpoints & Mitteds Accepted for Championship !

Effective May 1, 2008, the Ragdoll breed's other two patterns, the colorpoints and the mitted, can be shown in the Cat Fanciers Association (CFA) towards Championship and Grand Championship titles, as well as Regional and National titles, along with the bicolor and van patterns.

This means that all colors of mitteds will be competing together as one color class for their six winner's ribbons needed to become a champion. Colorpoints of all colors will also in the same class against the mitteds for the same end goal. As numbers of cats in these patterns in competition increase, it will be possible for the Ragdoll Breed Council to request additional color classes for these patterns individually, as has already been done in the bicolor classes, i.e. the seals, blues, etc. With the bicolors at the moment, blue bicolors, seal bicolors and all other colors of bicolors (torties, lynxes, for example) and vans are judged in the three different classes.

Additionally, effective May 1, 2008, the AOV class will be abolished from our CFA show standard, meaning that only acceptable colors as listed in our standard will be allowed to be exhibited.

FFSS Cat Friends of Asia Cat Show

Our team was indeed priviledged to sponsor a CFA show in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
We'd like to thank the our dedicated show committee: Adilah (Masmera Abyssinians), Donny & Jon (Proventus Exotics), Azmi (Justkatzz Persians), International Division Representative Wilson Ng, clerks, judges & everyone else who played a part in putting this show on the road.
View our show blog for results : http://catfriendofasia.wordpress.com/
In the meantime, take a look at these gorgeous cats from all around the region:


Outside the show hall.


Cat shows should always be happy occasions and this one was no different.


Farish's maine coon at vet in.


The rosettes and an outstanding contribution for best of best courtesy of Philippines Cat Lovers Society. Thanks Eric & co!


Wakako Nagayama with a really big Maine Coon male.


Yaeko Takano's specialty- Abyssinians.


Caroline Lyons displays a perfect coon side profile.


Allan Raymond hoists a very beautiful British Shorthair aloft.


Again, with his top 3 kittens.


An Aby, American Shorthair and Norwegian Forest were his top 3 Premiership cats.


Waka's top 3 kittens.


Didnt we mention something about exceptional persians?


The top 3 championship cats in Allan's ring.


Caroline's top Premiership trio.


Waka hands her best of the best kitten to Tina&Vera from HongKong and their british shorthair kitten.


Best of the best Household pet went to coco and his delighted owners!

FFSS on TV

Our local Malay station filmed a short snippet of the ongoings at our December show. If you missed the action, here's a chance to catch in on the highlights.

Winter Wonderland Snapshots

We had a blast and we hope so did you! Three cheers for Pet Lovers Centre for their unwavering support. Without David, Steven & co this show would not have been possible. The FFSS team extends its congratulations to all winners as well our Junior Showmanship contestants! The following JS kids are now eligible to compete in the Junior category for our next Junior Showmanship(in no particular order):
1.Beatrice Bowers
2.Nur Shabrina Bte Zulkifli
3.Nurul Syazana Bte Zulkifli
4.Brandon Lim
5.Mohd Arfan Dini Bin Arshad


Its Winter time in Malay Village- courtesy of Pet Lovers Centre!


Big thanks to our member Wendy, for these beautiful breed banners.


Stunning xmas theme rosettes.


Master Clerk Instructor Dick Kallmeyer, Judge Diana Rothermel, committee members & Marie the cat.


Diana plays with a golden tabby Siberian.


The coolest cat award should have gone to Shah- he's practically furless!


Three cheers for our bravest and youngest Junior Showmanship contestant-Daniel with Benjy, a brown tabby & white Siberian.


Beatrice and Billy, our top Junior Showmanship duo.


Shabrina with Doll, 2nd in Junior Showmanship.


Brandon and Aztro, 3rd for Junior Showmanship.


In between rings, Shabrina and Doll get some airtime!


Chip, best household pet (a fierce contender and constant number 1 if you havent realised!)


Snowy, his first time in show and 2nd Best Household pet.


Twinkle, a brown patched spotted tabby, 3rd place Household pet.


Latoya Vom Guldental- Best Kitten.


Temasek Raja Bendahara- 2nd Best Kitten.


Emmanuel Curli Yafe Vic Jac- 3rd Best Kitten.


GRP Nicsha Sheza Doll- Best cat in Premiership.


GRP Everlasting Shannon- 2nd best cat in Premiership.


Emmanuel Curli Love Bravo- 3rd best cat in Premiership.


CH Sublime Secret Weapon- Best cat in Championship.


CH Ithaca Ultimatum- 2nd Best cat in Championship.


CH Berydine Spirit- 3rd Best cat in Championship.


The top cats of each category contending for "The Coolest Cat" award.


The popular choice- Latoya!


We think Eric was a bit relieved the show ended!

New Champions and Premiers 16/12/07

The following cats have achieved their first title at our show on 16 December. Owners are encouraged to apply for their titles before the next round of show.

Champions:
Schooner's Arabella

Premiers:
Kouzi Dizzy Miss Lizzy

Winter Wonderland Results

Junior Showmanship

1st: Beatrice Emily Bowers with Doklao Aussie Blue Bill
2nd: NurShabrina Bte Zulkifli with GRP Nicsha Sheza Doll
3rd: Brandon Lim with Emmanuel Curli Love Bravo

Ring 1: Diana Rothermel

Kitten Class

Best Kitten: Latoya Vom Guldental of Supercoon [Brown Patched Classic Tabby Maine Coon] Ow: Era Bernama
2nd Best Kitten: Temasek Raja Bendahara [Sepia Agouti Singapura Male] Ow: Keith Loutit
3rd Best Kitten: Emmanuel Curli Yafe Vic Jac [Brown Mackeral Tabby American Curl Male] Ow: Sally Wong
4th Best Kitten: Helios z Zimnej Krainy [Golden Spotted Tabby Siberian Male] Ow: Ernie Fazlihana Bte Ismail
5th Best Kitten: Exemplar Ace Atreus [Silver Spotted Egyptian Mau Male] Ow: Serena Adsit
6th Best Kitten: Hermiona z Zimnej Krainy [Golden Spotted Tabby Siberian Female] Ow: Nadia Jaffar-Winnie Yu
7th Best Kitten: Emmanuel Curli Yafe Vic Josh [Blue Lynx Point American Curl Male] Ow: Sally Wong

Championship Class

Best Cat: CH Sublime Secret Weapon [Black Persian Male] Ow: Norhayati Yusoff
2nd Best Cat: CH Ithaca Ultimatum [Sepia Agouti Singapura Female] Ow: Felix Yeo
3rd Best Cat: CH Berydine Spirit [Calico Exotic] Ow: Zulkifli Daud
4th Best Cat: CH Sirach Koriki Tiktu [Cream Silver Classic Tabby Maine Coon] Ow: Mohamed Fazil
5th Best Cat: Krasa Egipta Shah [Red and White Sphynx Male] Ow: Gerarddyn A Dde Britto
6th Best Cat: CH Temasek Raja Iskandar Zulkarnain [Sepia Agouti Singapura Male] Ow: Felix Yeo
7th Best Cat: CH Sukai Black Bono [Black Persian Male] Ow: Hairul Nizad Daut Shaw
8th Best Cat: CH Dannisis Blue Christmas [Blue Silver Classic Tabby Maine Coon Male] Ow: Era Bernama
9th Best Cat: Al-Medyna’s Trick ‘R’ Treats [Black and White Persian Female] Ow: Mila Bte Mohd Zalal
10th Best Cat: Schooner's Arabella [Silver Patched Classic Tabby American Shorthair] Ow: Norfarizan Safarin

Best Allbreed CH: CH Sublime Secret Weapon [Black Persian Male] Ow: Norhayati Yusoff
2nd Best Allbreed CH: CH Ithaca Ultimatum [Sepia Agouti Singapura Female] Ow: Felix Yeo
3rd Best Allbreed CH: CH Berydine Spirit [Calico Exotic] Ow: Zulkifli Daud

Best LH CH: CH Sublime Secret Weapon [Black Persian Male] Ow: Norhayati Yusoff
2nd Best LH CH: CH Berydine Spirit [Calico Exotic] Ow: Zulkifli Daud
3rd Best LH CH: CH Sirach Koriki Tiktu [Cream Silver Classic Tabby Maine Coon] Ow: Mohamed Fazil

Best SH CH: CH Ithaca Ultimatum [Sepia Agouti Singapura Female] Ow: Felix Yeo
2nd Best SH CH: CH Temasek Raja Iskandar Zulkarnain [Sepia Agouti Singapura Male] Ow: Felix Yeo
3rd Best SH CH: CH Ithaca Sang Seri Beni [ Sepia Agouti Singapura Female] Ow: Felix Yeo

Premiership Class

Best Premiership Cat: GRP Nicsha Sheza Doll [Seal Point Birman Spay] Ow: Winnie Yu
2nd Best Premiership Cat: GRP Everlasting Shannon [Cameo Exotic Spay] Ow: Gerarddyn A Dde Britto
3rd Best Premiership Cat: Emmanuel Curli Love Bravo [Brown Mackeral Tabby American Curl Neuter] Ow: Gerarddyn A Dde Britto
4th Best Premiership Cat: GRP Kiwimagic Sweet Success [
5th Best Premiership Cat: PR Sejati Sassyblue Dwi Valentina [Blue Exotic Shorthair Spay] Ow: Noraini Abu Bakar
6th Best Premiership Cat: Miakoschka Benjy [Brown Mackeral Tabby and White Siberian Neuter] Ow: Bazilah Bahar
7th Best Premiership Cat: Kouzi Dizzy Miss Lizzy [Black Maine Coon Spay] Ow: Arshad Salleh
8th Best Premiership Cat: Doklao Aussie Blue Bill [Blue Silver Tipped Korat Neuter] Ow: Wendy Hau
9th Best Premiership Cat: GRP Conga [Black Japanese Bobtail Shorthair Neuter] Ow: Vivien Lim
10th Best Premiership Cat: GRP Zuliatiku Sitompok Tortee [Tortoiseshell Exotic] Ow: Arshad Salleh

Best Allbreed PR: PR Sejati Sassyblue Dwi Valentina [Blue Exotic Female] Ow: Noraini Abu Bakar

Best LH PR: PR Sejati Sassyblue Dwi Valentina [Blue Exotic Female] Ow: Noraini Abu Bakar

Best SH PR: PR Doklao MiuMiu Moonshadow [Blue Silver Tipped Korat Female]

Household Pet Class:

Best HHP: Chester [Red Ticked Tabby and White Domestic Shorthair Neuter] Ow: Vivien Lim
2nd Best HHP: Snowy [White Domestic Shorthair Neuter] Ow: Hairul Nizad Daut Shaw
3rd Best HHP: Twinkle [Brown Patched Spotted Tabby and White Domestic Shorthair] Ow: Rayner Arriola
4th Best HHP: Mimosa [Golden Spotted Tabby Domestic Shorthair Spay] Ow: Rayner Arriola
5th Best HHP: Katie [Black Domestic Shorthair Spay] Ow; Sally Wong
6th Best HHP: Cookie [Brown Classic Tabby and White Domestic Shorthair Spay] Ow: Janice Wee
7th Best HHP: Cream [Silver Mackeral Tabby Domestic Shorthair Neuter] Ow: Rayner Arriola
8th Best HHP: Mocca [Red Mackeral Tabby Domestic Longhair Neuter] Ow: Noraini Bte Abu Bakar

9th Best HHP: Chip [Brown Spotted Tabby and White Domestic Shorthair Neuter] Ow: Vivien Lim
10th Best HHP: Ruki [Black and White Domestic Longhair Neuter] Ow: Afifah Binte Osman

Support Workshop for Grieving Pet Owners

We are pleased to share with you the latest from Pet Lovers Centre.

A new program called the “Support workshop for grieving pet owners” is being launched to assist pet owners who may have lost their pets due to sickness, death and runaways.
This workshop also talks about preparing the owners to face the fact if their pets are approaching old age and their health has deteriorating.

More information at the link below:
http://www.petloverscentre.com/Event/ShowEvent.asp?id=411

Festive December with FFSS

This December join us in our pre-Christmas festivities. Come celebrate with your feline friends at our cat show!

Show info

Sponsor: Pet Lovers Centre
Show Date: 16 Dec 2007
Show Location: Malay Village, Singgahsana Hall, 39 Geylang Serai.

Entry Closing Date: 1st December 2007
Early Bird Closing Date: 17th November 2007
1st entry: $50
Early Bird (for members only): $30
Subsequent Cats: 2nd ($25), 3rd ($20), 4th and above ($15)
Membership fee (2 year duration) : $50 + $20 (admin fee)
Membership Renewal (2 year duration) : $50

Junior Showmanship: Reservation for places open via email now.
$10 per child between ages 8-15. Max 10 entries.

More information on the JS ring can be found here.
Interested participants may download the entry form for JS from the link below.
http://www.cfa.org/forms/entryform-js.pdf

Judge-1 ring: Diana Rothermel

Clerking School: The clerking school will be conducted by CFA Master Clerk Instructor and Regional Director for the Northwest Region (Region 2), Mr. Dick Kallmeyer. This is a rare opportunity to learn from one of the best! Please email us if you are interested to attend.

Registration is now closed.
In the meantime, direct all email enquiries to zuliatiku@mac.com

Royale Photos

We hung on to these snazzy snapshots a tad too long but can you blame us for wanting them for ourselves? Felipix is offering photos taken at the show to all members who want their photos at pretty reasonable prices! Contact our master photographer at zuliatiku@mac.com if you are interested to see what other amazing shots he has of you and your cat.


The Perfect Showhall at Chevrons


Thanks to the entire Chevron team for all the effort!


Pam Delabar announces the FFSS top cats of 2006.


Belle receiving the award for Best Premiership Cat of 2006, PR Karocoons Tektite.


Eager faces of our Junior Showmanship contestants.


Dinie and Lizzy show Pam what judging is really all about.


Our eventual winner Beatrice!


Congrats to all the kids who took part! The foundation of the local cat fancy looks bright indeed!


Pam with a brown tabby and white siberian kitten.


Bob has always been known to dance with maine coons and this day was no exception.


Waka tries to stretch a maine coon kitten as long as the one in the poster above her!


Edward presenting a blue birman kitten, his BIS Kitten.


Pam with her top 3 kittens


Edward with his top 3 Championship cats.


Pam's top 3 Premiership Cats


Pam's top 3 HHPs.


Bob expresses his thanks and congratulates the FFSS team on our wonderful effort. Aww.. thanks Bob!


Anyone who can still smile at the end of a cat show definitely had fun. I'd say that applied to all of us here!

Enjoyed the shots? Well we arent the only ones who enjoyed taking them! Check out Bob Zenda's very own website and his shots from our show. You can also look at pictures from our December 3rd show in 2006 which Bob attended as well.