Photos, videos and docs of Finn Frode, with the keywords: "FIFé"

Photosession with friends

nobody@ipernity.com (Finn Frode) — Mon, 25 Sep 2017 08:53:37 +0000

At Racekatten's show in Køge our Flickr-friend Ghita and her husband Bent dropped by for a visit. Bastian does not mind being handled by strangers - in fact he seemed to enjoy the attention from Ghita. :)
Bastian (mixed breed) 24.09.2017.

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Being beautiful is hard work

nobody@ipernity.com (Finn Frode) — Mon, 25 Sep 2017 08:53:38 +0000

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This weekend Bastian was at Racekatten's show in Køge. He did not win, but as always his good personality and funny looks won him many friends. He does such a great job promoting adoption of adult and elderly cats. :)
Bastian (mixed breed) 24.09.2017.

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Playful Bastian for Happy Caturday

nobody@ipernity.com (Finn Frode) — Sat, 23 Sep 2017 16:32:36 +0000

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Shot at Racekatten's show in Køge today, where he did not win, but once more captured many hearts...
Posted for the "Happy Caturday" theme "Black and White".
Bastian (mixed breed) 23.09.2017.

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Watching the neighbours

nobody@ipernity.com (Finn Frode) — Wed, 09 Aug 2017 10:05:02 +0000

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One more from the Darak cat show in Ølstykke on Sunday. Caithlin watches two British ladies on the other side of the aisle.
Dushara Cathal Caithlin (Somali), 06.08.2017.

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Back in the ring...

nobody@ipernity.com (Finn Frode) — Mon, 07 Aug 2017 10:13:44 +0000

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This weekend Caithlin was at Darak's two-day show in Ølstykke, Denmark - her first since last November.
On both days she won her CAPS certificates and was nominated for the stage show by judges Laura Scholten and Vladimir Isakov. But she was not the only great cat present, so this time she did not win Best In Show in her category.
On Sunday however, Laura Scholten awarded her Best Veteran, so she brought home a trophee and food prize after all... :)
Dushara Cathal Caithlin (Somali) at Darak's show in Ølstykke, Denmark, 25.09.2016.

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A Pensioner win

nobody@ipernity.com (Finn Frode) — Sun, 07 May 2017 18:47:40 +0000

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Today at Racekatten's show in Friheden, Copenhagen, Rags participated for the first time in the Danish "Pensioner" class for over 10 year olds - and judge Alexey Shchukin awarded him the trophee. He also was awarded an HP (Honoury Prize) in Class 2 by Charles Spijker.
As always Rags enjoyed going to the show and all the cuddles and attention from prominent visitors - among which were our Flickr friend Ghita and her husband. :)
Dushara Tatters and Rags (Somali). 07.05.2017.

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The golden cup - for Happy Caturday

nobody@ipernity.com (Finn Frode) — Wed, 12 Apr 2017 05:51:55 +0000

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Rags with his Veteran trophee won at Sydkatten's show in Malmö.
For the "Happy Caturday" theme "Curiosity".
Dushara Tatters and Rags, 09.04.2017.

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A veteran win

nobody@ipernity.com (Finn Frode) — Mon, 10 Apr 2017 08:23:28 +0000

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On Sunday Rags and I crossed the waters and went to Sydkatten's show in Malmö, Sweden.
Rags already has reached the top title of Supreme Premier, but was awarded his HP (Honoury Prize) all right by Jørgen Billing in Class 2. Best ruddy Somali neuter of the Day was our friend Carlos - and rightfully so. Rags is a fine looking cat, but Carlos is perfect.

Later Rags went on to the special Veteran class. Having recently celebrated his 10th birthday, this was his first appearance as a "Group IV Over-10 Veteran". Judge Luigi Comorio chose him to win the trophy - and lots of food to bring home.

But the wins aside - most important is that Rags enjoys going to shows. Much of the day he can sit on my lap and enjoy cuddles from the visitors. His kind personality makes him the perfect ambassador for the Somali breed.
Dushara Tatters and Rags (Somali) at Sydkatten's show, Malmö, Sweden, 09.04.2017.

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Glittering prize, for the Eyes of March - Explored 06.03.2017, #468

nobody@ipernity.com (Finn Frode) — Mon, 06 Mar 2017 18:15:00 +0000

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On Sunday Bastian once more won the Best In Show (housecat) at the Darak cat show in Vallensbæk. Judge Flavia Capra fell for his round tomcat face, just as we did when we first saw him at the shelter...
Simple Minds: Glittering Prize (1982). Posted for the Eyes of March group.
Bastian (mixed breed) 05.03.2017

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And the Oscar goes to... - for Happy Caturday

nobody@ipernity.com (Finn Frode) — Sat, 04 Mar 2017 21:11:21 +0000

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The winning moment caught on camera... Posted for the "Happy Caturday" theme "If your cat were a famous person".

Today Bastian was at the Darak cat show in Vallensbæk. First he competed against 3 other male "house cats" and judge Elena Zagorskaya declared him the winner. At the stage show he met the winning female, Miss Bilka, who was World Winner 2013 and still wins most of her shows.
It ended in a tie, so Boris Lupan was called in as a referee judge and he chose Bastian for Best In Show. A great feather in his cap... :)

Bastian (mixed breed) 04.03.2017 (vidcap).

First things first...

nobody@ipernity.com (Finn Frode) — Mon, 06 Mar 2017 18:15:00 +0000

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One more from the Darak cat show in Vallensbæk. Being admired is fine, but food is better, says Bastian...
Bastian (mixed breed) 05.03.2017

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Pink paw pads - Explored 19.02.2017, #316

nobody@ipernity.com (Finn Frode) — Sun, 19 Feb 2017 14:14:41 +0000

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Bastian takes a nap during yesterday's show in Køge. where he for the 7th time won a Best in Show.
In case you missed it, see my video from a show in 2016: Bastian at the Cat Show.
Bastian (mixed breed), 18.02.2017.

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Bastian wins once more (vidcaps)

nobody@ipernity.com (Finn Frode) — Sun, 19 Feb 2017 14:14:40 +0000

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On Saturday Bastian was at Katteklubben's cat show in Rishøjhallen, Køge, where judge Ad de Bruijn once more awarded him Best Housecat (mixed breed) for his temperament and coat condition.
In case you missed it, see my video from a show in 2016: Bastian at the Cat Show.
Bastian (mixed breed), 18.02.2017.

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I can hold my tongue...

nobody@ipernity.com (Finn Frode) — Mon, 20 Feb 2017 18:37:54 +0000

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One more of Bastian at the show in Køge, where he won Best In Show for Housecats.
Bastian (mixed breed), 18.02.2017.

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Tabby with White for B&W Macro Mondays

nobody@ipernity.com (Finn Frode) — Mon, 20 Feb 2017 18:37:55 +0000

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A close-up of Bastian posted for the Macro Mondays theme B&W.
Shot at at Katteklubben's cat show in Køge, Denmark, where he won Best In Show for Housecats.
Bastian (mixed breed), 18.02.2017.

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Bastian at his office

nobody@ipernity.com (Finn Frode) — Sun, 19 Feb 2017 14:14:41 +0000

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Yesterday's show in Køge was just another day at the office for experienced Bastian. Now he has been to 10 shows and won 7...
In case you missed it, see my video from a show in 2016: Bastian at the Cat Show.
Bastian (mixed breed), 18.02.2017.

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Racekatten's Topcat 2016 & Best In Show

nobody@ipernity.com (Finn Frode) — Mon, 06 Feb 2017 09:47:20 +0000

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Yesterday our shelter adoptee Bastian was at Racekatten cat show in Nærum to pick up the club's Top Cat award for being the Best Housecat (mixed breed) in 2016.
The Somalis stayed at home, but Caithlin was awarded three prizes for her achievements in the previous season: No.1 Veteran (all breeds, shared 1st), No.2 Category IV (male/female, fertile/neuter) and No.5 Neuter (all categories).
On the table Bastian once more performed flawlessly and the judge Lene Glem loved his looks and personality. She awarded him Best In Show housecat (mixed breed), but also recommended that he should not gain any more weight.. ;)
Bastian (mixed breed) at Racekatten cat show in Nærum, Denmark, 05.02.2017.

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Kharn-Ka Your Choice - World Winner 2016 (not my cat)

nobody@ipernity.com (Finn Frode) — Tue, 01 Nov 2016 07:24:16 +0000

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On Sunday Kharn-Ka Your Choice became World Winner 2016 (Group IV, Male) at the FIFe World Show in Vienna. Few cats ever reach the WW title, but this great looking, ruddy Somali deserves it.
Many congrats to breeder Jaana Heikanen of the Kharn-Ka cattery in Finland, whom we have had the pleasure of meeting on earlier occasions. 'Choice' by the way is the nephew to our Caithlin - his father is her litter mate Dushara Danu... :)
WW16 Kharn-Ka Your Choice (Somali)

The pictures in the collage are screen caps from the Live streaming by www.kkoe.net. In case the copyright holder complains, I will of course remove them.

Two BIS for Kaiser - Explored 10.11.2016, #241

nobody@ipernity.com (Finn Frode) — Thu, 10 Nov 2016 08:46:56 +0000

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Not my cat, but the amazing German Rex cat "Kaiser vom Hause Hamann", who won Best In Show (Gr.IV male) at the show in Strøby on both Saturday and Sunday.

The curly German Rex breed is still fairly new to Scandinavia, so my friends Miiaa Gråsten and Kevin Prahl of One World cattery in Malmö were of course over the Moon with joy.

Kaiser vom Hause Hamann (German Rex) at Darak's show in Strøby, Denmark, 05.11.2016.

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Another feather in his cap

nobody@ipernity.com (Finn Frode) — Mon, 07 Nov 2016 09:18:16 +0000

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On Saturday Bastian won his 5th Best In Show for Housecats (mixed breeds). The judge Ad De Bruijn really appreciated his personality and nominated him as best male for the panel. And on stage he took first over a lovely tortie female.
Video from the show: Bastian at the Cat Show.

On Sunday Bastian did not win nomination, but ended as an honorable runner-up after the very seasoned show cat Gold Nugget. Only fair as both are equally good cats - and also because Nugget's owner has announced his retirement from the shows after a great career.

Caithlin is a bit tired of shows at the moment, so I only took her there on Saturday. She won her 9th CAPS certificate, so now she needs just two more for the Supreme Premier title, but we will take it slow...

Bastian (mixed breed) at Darak's show in Strøby, Denmark, 05.11.2016.

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