I feel prrrrretty: Kyrgyzstan cat owners parade their rare and costumed kitties at an international exhibition
- Cat lovers from Kyrgyzstan, Kazakhstan and Russia brought their prize pets along to showcase their beauty
- Breeds of cats at the show included the Scottish Fold, Siberian, American curl, Maine Coon, and Sypnx
- The show is held by the World Cat Federation, an international collection of cat clubs, and lasts two days
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Cat enthusiasts from all over Kyrgyzstan, Kazakhstan and Russia joined together to proudly showcase their feline friends today at this year’s Bishkek Cat Exhibition.
Breeds from across the world including Scottish Fold, Siberian and Sypnx cats from Canada found their way to the show held every year in Bishkek, the capital of Kyrgyzstan, where they are displayed for other cat lovers to admire.
While some cats looked delighted to be there with the attention of the crowd others looked less than pleased in the way that only cats can.
Some of the cats sported comical costumes, others flaunted their natural coat.
The show is held every year by the World Cat Federation, an international collection of cat clubs, and lasts two days.
Looking prrrroper: This velveteen clad Siberian cat looked prim and proper in his royal blue diamante ensemble as he was presented at the show
Mesmerising with his lagoon blue eyes and contrasting midnight blue tunic, this proud cat holds his head high as his fluffy beard pokes out from his costume
A bit hot under the collar? One coat was definitely enough for this cat as he pants while trying to hold it together for his photo shoot
A girl holds her American curl cat as it looks keen to explore. The breed has much shorter ears than most cats and is known for being very affectionate and vocal
The look of love: A girl looks fondly over her pet with wildly striking green eyes and a pink button nose contrasting with its thick grey fur
Another girl with her face painted like ‘Hello Kitty’ poses with her large ‘Maine Coon’ cat, presented at the show, slung over her shoulders. The cat looks at home as the girl tries to catch a glimpse of its warm eyes
Don’t forget me: A Scottish Straight kitten tries to get involved in the celebrations as it emerges sleepy eyed from a travel bed
An owner holds her reluctant Scottish Fold cat up proudly during the cat exhibition in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan
Scottish fold cats are admired by on lookers as the cats sit wide eyed and seemingly enjoying the attention from the crowds, many of whom are carrying cat toys
Scottish Straight kittens, two ginger and one white, cosy up in their display pen as a girl looks on
Scottish fold kittens are rare and are sold for around £800 ($1050 US) a kitten. The breed has a naturally dominant gene mutation which affects the cartilage in their body causing their ears to fold
The cats look on in awe at a blue fluffy rodent like ball flying in the sky above them, while a girl clutches two cuddly kitten toys
A Ragdoll cat showcases its dappled blue eyes and beautiful fur gradient from black around the eyes to snow white
An owner holds her Siberian cat in front of a mirror as he looks less than impressed. Holding a pet in front of a mirror is often used as a test of intelligence
Very intelligent animals can recognise themselves in the mirror while others perceive the reflection as another animal
An owner poses with her Maine Coon cat, known for having extremely long bodies as the largest domesticated cat breed
An owner poses with her Sphynx cat, known for their lack of fur the cats do actually have a layer of very fine fur and are said to have the texture of chamois leather. They were selectively bred beginning in the 1960s in Canada after a male cat without fur was born
Rawrrrrrr: An owner looks on as her her American curl cat makes its frustration known to the camera, showing its long canines