The final score was based on how well-kept the cat was overall, including the condition of its fur, body, toenails and ears. Different cat breeds were evaluated using different standards.
Duong Nghi Diep paid VND450 million (US$18,160) for a 7-month-old Maine Coon cat named Zenit imported from a well-known Polish cat farm.
"Zenit has one of the rarest fur colors in Vietnam and the world. I had to buy two plane tickets for her and the seller when I brought her from Poland to Vietnam. I took her to the park, the playground and other crowded locations once a week so she could get used to the environment and the commotion before the competition," Diep said.
Diep feeds her cat two meals a day, typically ground quail or beef, or sliced chicken. She also gives her cats snacks like pate and different supplements like fish oil or calcium.
Due to their unique and distinctive physical characteristics, the Sphynx cat gets its name from the ancient Great Sphinx of Giza, one of the Egyptian Gods. A Sphynx cat costs VND20-40 million depending on purity and origin.
My Vy’s Black Golden Ticked British Shorthair is named ShowBiz.
“The previous owner was callous. ShowBiz was ill and required extensive medical care, which was a major financial burden. I have nurtured ShowBiz for nearly two years now,” Vy said.
The "Most Beautiful Cat" title was won by a Bengal owned by Nguyen Huu Thanh from Hanoi's Dong Da District.
Thanh said bringing a cat from Russia to Vietnam can set one back by around VND150 million. His first cat was a Tabby, second was a long-haired British cat, and for the past seven years, he's been caring for the Bengal cat.
“I take my cat for a run every day and feed him chicken breast, meat, vegetables and pet food to keep him in tip-top shape.”
Thao (C)’s cat, a golden ay12 breed, won the championship.
“I took my cat to the spa and spent more than VND1 million to get her into the best condition for the competition."
A golden ay12 cat costs between VND50-70 million, Thao said.
