CFA-Iams Cat Championshipin New York City, is an extraordinary event for all who love cats.  Forty-one distinct CFA breeds from lean and lanky, curly coated Cornish Rex to heavy, doll-like, extravagantly groomed Persians have delighted the eye since 2004.  A supermarket of cat supplies, toys, treats, the best cat food on the market, and give-a-ways satisfy your cat’s needs. Sharp competition and hundreds of ailurophiles (cat lovers!) join this annual spectacular event to fulfill your need for excitement.  Professional speakers, veterinarians, and top notch judges all with valuable information satisfy your knowledge and curiosity and answer questions about cat care.  Kittens are for sale and rescued cats are there for adoption. Either will satisfy your need for companionship.  The big new exciting event is CFA Cat Agility. Cats climbing ropes, jumping, running mazes – every bit as exciting as in dogs fancy!  In 2009 the cats joined the dogs to Meet the Breeds. 

About Meet the Breeds

October 17-18, 2009, Cat Fanciers’ Association® (CFA) and the American Kennel Club® (AKC) hosted 36,000 people over two days at Meet the Breeds™ presented by PetPartners, Inc., in New York City.  With the participation of nearly 200 cat councils and dog clubs and the support of over 100 vendors and 16 sponsors, the event was an unqualified success, featuring more than 115,000 square feet of dog and cat festivities.

Meet the Breeds showcased the joys of pet ownership to an audience of dog and cat lovers who were eager to learn about the diversity of breeds and responsible pet ownership in a welcoming and positive setting.  This family-friendly event also educated children of all ages –including local Girl, Boy, and Cub Scout troops–and helped them create lasting memories with dogs and cats.

The vendor booths offered every imaginable product for pets and their owners, five ongoing demonstration rings (featuring law enforcement K9s, grooming, agility, obedience and an interactive 'Cat Idol' showcase and more) entertained attendees all day long and complemented the main attraction: nearly 200 individually decorated breed booths where the public interacted with dogs, cats, puppies and kittens and learned about their history and unique attributes directly from the experts.

The event also hosted a few "boldface names" including fashion designer Michael Kors and famed columnist Cindy Adams who brought along her dogs Jazzy and Juicy to greet the huge crowds at the Yorkshire Terrier Club of America’s booth. Whoopi Goldberg, co-host on "The View" and Mario Lopez, host of "Extra" also attended to tape segments for their respective programs. Read More...