Getting ready for the show tomorrow
Posted by Michelle Merkel on Saturday, October 15, 2011
Rockstar is looking nice. He is really enjoying all the attention I've been giving him :) He loves grooming and one on one time.
I wish I was a better Persian groomer. I have come a long way, but there are still things I really need to learn. No matter what I do, I still kind of feel like he is unfinished. It's his face. He is in kind of an in-between stage--his coat is much bigger than it was, but it still isn't enough to support a whole lot of face and head sculpting. So while I have made things look pretty round, he still looks a bit bushy to me in spots. If I work on those too much I think it will look out of balance. Always reminding myself I can always take a bit more later, but if I do too much, I can't put it back on! There are some REALLY great Persian groomers here in Region 5--so the competition is stiff, and my developing skills leave me feeling insecure sometimes. I am anxious to hear what people have to say this time around.
It makes the Exotics so appealing. LOL. I get such a sense of accomplishment and pride when I make him look good. But I always have that little voice tripping me up, and wondering what I screwed up. My Exotics are easier, by comparison. The bathing is very similar, even the blow dry. But "sculpting" them is mostly just watching for hairs sticking out, or bulges developing where they ought not, and plucking them a couple times a week -- along with stray wrong colored hair in the color blocks. You can do so much more with Persians to make them look great, but if you lack skill and confidence--it can be a daunting task.
/end blathering :)
I have some AWESOME pictures Stephen and I took last weekend of his and Kozi's babies, which I need to upload here (soon, after this weekend). Stephen offered to put them on his tablet and on display in our benching area--for all the world to see. I can't wait--they're beautiful. It is like a prelude to their coming out to show this winter!
I wish I was a better Persian groomer. I have come a long way, but there are still things I really need to learn. No matter what I do, I still kind of feel like he is unfinished. It's his face. He is in kind of an in-between stage--his coat is much bigger than it was, but it still isn't enough to support a whole lot of face and head sculpting. So while I have made things look pretty round, he still looks a bit bushy to me in spots. If I work on those too much I think it will look out of balance. Always reminding myself I can always take a bit more later, but if I do too much, I can't put it back on! There are some REALLY great Persian groomers here in Region 5--so the competition is stiff, and my developing skills leave me feeling insecure sometimes. I am anxious to hear what people have to say this time around.
It makes the Exotics so appealing. LOL. I get such a sense of accomplishment and pride when I make him look good. But I always have that little voice tripping me up, and wondering what I screwed up. My Exotics are easier, by comparison. The bathing is very similar, even the blow dry. But "sculpting" them is mostly just watching for hairs sticking out, or bulges developing where they ought not, and plucking them a couple times a week -- along with stray wrong colored hair in the color blocks. You can do so much more with Persians to make them look great, but if you lack skill and confidence--it can be a daunting task.
/end blathering :)
I have some AWESOME pictures Stephen and I took last weekend of his and Kozi's babies, which I need to upload here (soon, after this weekend). Stephen offered to put them on his tablet and on display in our benching area--for all the world to see. I can't wait--they're beautiful. It is like a prelude to their coming out to show this winter!
Tags: rockstar "cat show" grooming
Proud Proprietor of Mewz Precious Persians and Exotics Cattery.
Originally from Montana, have lived all over the west and midwest, but finally found "home" in the valley of the sun.
My degree is in Anthropology, with minors in Japanese and History. I am working on getting a dual Masters in Social Work and Public Admin. All of that is a long way from where I started--which was Pre-Vet. :)
Besides grooming, breeding and showing my Persian and Exotic cats, I enjoy photography, writing, DIY projects, and computer gaming.
