Cat show number 2

First off, some sad news, my pet rat, Mikie, passed away late Sunday evening in my arms. I'm still very upset about this, and I'm going to miss him terribly.

In better news, Mukki went to his second cat show last weekend. This one was a two day show. On day one, he tied with the other Maine coon kitten, a different one from last week, each taking home 2 best Maine coon kitten. (they were in different color classes and sexes). On Sunday, Mukki pulled ahead with 3 more best Maine coon kittens, and snagged one "6th best long hair kitten" which was fantastic! The judge even said that though she is a big fan of the classic brown in Maine coons, Mukki's markings were just so fabulous, and his color was just gorgous, so she had to pick him as best coon kitten.

Mukki ate up all the attention. He really thinks everyone at the show was there just for him. We're taking a break between shows. Orriginally we were going to get Mukki neutered this week, but after talking to the breeder, we're going to wait till he's closer to 8 mo. old, so he grows to his full potential. Next show, we're going to bring Dolly along and see if she likes it. If she does, we may enter her in the house pet catagory when she's old enough.

We're all very proud of our little man! And on that, I'm off to go to bed, because I have a job interview tommorow. Wish me luck!

Cat Show

Well, Mukki had his first cat show Sunday. We did really well, he acted wonderfully, like an old pro. It was a one day show, which I hear is very stressful for cats, and since he didn't have a problem, he most likely won't have issues at other shows (According to others). He was competing against another Maine Coon kitten in the long hair kitten class, and he was consistently beaten by the other one. In Mukki's defense, the other was older and more experienced. But, he did beat out the brown tabby kitten in the last ring and moved on to the finals, where he got 10th best kitten! I was amazed. Mostly, I was happy just knowing he was behaving well and seeming to enjoy all the attention. Not a hiss or a mew from him! Me on the other hand, I was NOT happy with the crowds. I hate crowds.

And it sounds like Dolly has figured out the Cat door. Dolly used to be known as Sally, but I kept calling her my baby doll, and Mom was calling her Dolly anyway, so we switched it.


So yes, YAY Mukki! We've signed up for next weekend's 2 day show, which is about the same distance as this weekends'. Quite a few people suggested it, and even though he lost out to the other kitten in most rings, I found out that the judges still thought Mukki was a fantastic kitten, it was just a matter of development. So, we're hopeful for next weekend. At the kitten age, it's really all about just getting experience. The points don't count towards anything really. So, after next weekend, I'll probably take a break with him. I talked to the woman with the other kitten (she's an old hand, and friends with the breeder I got Mukki from) and she said at his age, shoot for 2 shows a month to keep him good about it.