Dearest readers,
The end of the season is fast approaching… and yet, what a joy it was to reunite with you in Milan ! Once again Italy—indeed, the peninsula has truly become a welcoming land for our beloved CFA shows this season.
Two intense and exciting days awaited us in this city of timeless charm. No fewer than twelve judges, traveling from all corners of the world— from the United States to Japan, Finland, Ukraine, Lithuania, and even the Canary Islands—were entrusted with the delicate task of evaluating 72 competitors.
Seventy-two, you might say… perhaps fewer than some of the grandest shows ? Perhaps. But, dear readers, quality was most certainly present. The finest had made the journey, coming from across Europe to compete with elegance and determination for the extraordinary rosettes offered by the Dolce Vita Cat Club.
And what rosettes they were! But first, allow me to say a word about the show hall, which deserves a paragraph of its own. Luxurious, spectacular, almost theatrical… every detail had been carefully considered. The rings were beautifully arranged and adorned fresh flowers and diamonds, adding a rare touch of refinement. Splendid rosettes, gleaming trophies, and impeccable presentation ensured that nothing—absolutely nothing—was left to chance.
So much so that even the famed Milanese fog, so common in early March, seemed to retreat, giving way to radiant sunshine that felt almost like summer—perhaps nature’s own tribute to the success of this remarkable weekend.
Regular participants of these wonderful CFA gatherings also had the pleasure of welcoming new faces, eager to discover the unique spirit of our shows. One cannot doubt that these newcomers will soon become dear friends within our ever-growing feline family.
As for achievements, success was abundant, with no fewer than eleven new Grands added to our Region’s distinguished list. Let us warmly congratulate :
- GC D’Eden Lover Zaqaryan
- GC Welcome Mea Culpa of Felinidivini
- GC Graffio Toto’
- GC Narf Chummy
- GC Aristopints King of Tresor d’Kai
- GC Resilience Anastasia Lullaby
- GC Lac Hong Allo Lola
- GC Atzelhof’s Poppy
- GP AOL Mr Blue Sky
- GP Re Desiderio Krishna
- GP Re Desiderio Kundalina
Congratulations as well to the Best of the Best winners on Saturday :
Championship
GC D’Eden Lover Virgo of Anni 80
Kitten
Atzelhof’s Licence to Kill
Premiership
GP Preciousice Woo Boom Doo
And to the Best of the Best winners on Sunday :
Championship
GC Fairy 4 U Together of Westglow
Kitten
Lac Hong Adele Blanc-Sec
Premiership
PR Graffio Orlando
Hardly had our Milan weekend come to an end when exciting news reached us : the Dolce Vita Cat Club has already invited us to their next show in Genoa, once again in Italy.
One question remains, dear readers : how will they possibly manage to amaze us even more ?
And yet, knowing their talent and their legendary hospitality… we trust they will.
Respectfully yours,
Lord Whis(pur)down ✒️🐾
