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Purrrr-fect! Exotic cat breeds show off at international beauty contest

Cats of every breed are displayed during an international cat beauty show in Bucharest, Romania on Oct. 1.  Up to 300 cats, mostly from countries in central and eastern Europe, entered the two-day competition.
Narcotic, the Sphynx cat looks at a judge.
Narcotic, the Sphynx cat looks at a judge.Vadim Ghirda / AP

Cats of every breed are displayed during an international cat beauty show in Bucharest, Romania on Oct. 1.  Up to 300 cats, mostly from countries in central and eastern Europe, entered the two-day competition.

Narcotic, the Sphynx cat looks at a judge.
Narcotic, the Sphynx cat looks at a judge.Vadim Ghirda / AP
Singapura oriental cats focus on a toy while waiting for the evaluation of a judge.
Singapura oriental cats focus on a toy while waiting for the evaluation of a judge.Vadim Ghirda / AP
A Maine Coon cat is held by its owner during judging.
A Maine Coon cat is held by its owner during judging.Radu Sigheti / Reuters
Kittens are held by their owner waiting for the evaluation of a judge.
Kittens are held by their owner waiting for the evaluation of a judge.Vadim Ghirda / AP
A Burmese cat looks on while being evaluated.
A Burmese cat looks on while being evaluated.Vadim Ghirda / AP