It’s the cat’s whiskers for feline fans

Deep coloured stripes adorn the body of Benni, a five-and-a-half year old Toyger, owned by Sam...
Deep coloured stripes adorn the body of Benni, a five-and-a-half year old Toyger, owned by Sam Gittoes (pictured) and daughter Natalie Langley, of Dunedin. PHOTOS: BRENDA HARWOOD
Judge Paul Henry gently examines Blue Tortie Silver Lynx Point Balinese CH Bhalihi Yang Briden —...
Judge Paul Henry gently examines Blue Tortie Silver Lynx Point Balinese CH Bhalihi Yang Briden — owned and bred by Yvonne Pender, of Canterbury.
A crowd gathers to watch judge Paul Henry and the other judges at work.
A crowd gathers to watch judge Paul Henry and the other judges at work.
Eyes like deep blue pools gaze from the serene face of Balinese cat Kobi, owned and held by Cindy...
Eyes like deep blue pools gaze from the serene face of Balinese cat Kobi, owned and held by Cindy Case, of Christchurch, one of the 60 cats on show.

Cat lovers from across Dunedin flocked to Mosgiel on Sunday to admire felines of all shapes, sizes, and breeds in the Southern Cross Cat Club Show.

Cat show manager Robyn Broughton said organisers were thrilled with the "huge turnout" for the show and associated artisan market and food trucks, which attracted more than 1100 people to Taieri Bowling Club.

There were 60 cats on show from Dunedin and across the South Island, most entered by professional breeders.

"We have had great feedback, everyone was very pleased with how it all went," Mrs Broughton said.

"People really enjoyed having the artisan market and food trucks there alongside the cat show — it made it a nice community event."

Taieri Bowling Club had proven the ideal venue for the event, with good lighting for the judges, and a supportive approach.

"It was such a lot of fun, we will do it all again next year," she said.