Persians, Maine Coons and Birman Sacreds. But also the mysterious Werewolf cat, directly from Indonesia. But foundlings and common cats are also welcome. L’Enfi International Feline Exhibition The most beautiful cats in the world celebrates its first 40 years with a special edition: in addition to the Italian champions, there will also be over 150 specimens from all continents, from the United States, Korea, Vietnam.
The most beautiful cats in the world? I’m at the Padua Fair this weekend
The appointment is February 24th and 25th, at the Padua Fair. Free entry for children who can bring their drawings to the Fair (they will be evaluated and rewarded) and for whom an ad hoc area has been created, complete with games and pet therapy.
For two days, enthusiasts and the curious will be able to see many different breeds live and learn about the particularities and character of each cat, speaking with breeders and professionals. So as not to be unprepared, here’s one Small and well-kept guide to cat breeds.
Lots of curiosities about cats, purebred and otherwise
Where you can discover, for example, that the first real attempts to breed “naked” cats, from which it then originated the Sphynx cat, the New Mexico nudeoccurred in Canada in the 1970s. But hairless kittens have always appeared in litters all over the world due to a recessive gene, hr, hairless.
A beautiful Russian blue cat (Getty Images).
Or what the Carthusiana very ancient breed, is called this in homage to its very woolly fur, similar to the precious one chartreux fleece, fine wool widespread in 1600. Or, again, that i Russian blue cats they were raised in the palaces of the tsars. Nicholas I allowed them to sleep with his children.
At the Fair you can learn to communicate with the furry friends of the house, interpreting the position of the whiskers, the movements of the ears and the opening of the eyes and pupils. And you can also learn to treat them better. Veterinarians and nutritionists will also be present to ask for information. But there will be many curiosities, from ‘hair and makeup’ to feline vices, to treasure.
One show, two juries and lots of fun for the whole family
The public will be able to attend the parades and judging which will involve a double international jury. And participate in the live awards ceremonies, which will also involve visitors, especially the little ones. A real show, complete with a show of hands. Everyone will be able to express their favoriteit will then be up to the judges not to be influenced by the spectators.
Entrance tickets at the event they are also available (15 euros) on the website www.igattipiubellidelmondo.it. Entrance to the two days, from 9.30 to 18.30, is free for all children up to 10 years old. Reduced (10 euros) for children aged 11 to 14 and for those over 65.
The event is organized by Club Felino di Verona with ENFI – Italian National Felinotechnics Body, in collaboration with Movimento Azzurro and Farmina.
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