‘Best looking’ cat from Derby scoops top award at national cat beauty pageant

A cat from Derby has scooped the top title of Overall Best in Show at the Fancy Cats Organisation Carlisle 'SpeCATular'.

Ellie is an eight-month-old Blue Point Bicolour Ragdoll, owned by Mandy Hipkins.

The pretty cat beat off competition from cats all over the country at the event which took place on June 14-15, 2025.

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Hopeful owners with their cats and kittens in tow, travelled to Carlisle to take part in the show where they were competing for titles, ranking points, prizes and the honour of being Best in Show over the two days.

Visitors to the show were able to see many different types of beautiful cats being judged by international judges in competition.

People could chat to breeders and exhibitors and meet their cats and watch the 'Cat Purrade' where the different breeds were demonstrated.

Mandy Hipkins from Littleover, Derby, the owner of Ellie, the overall winner, said: "I'm so delighted about Ellie's achievement.

“There were so many lovely cats at the show, the quality of which was so impressive. For Ellie to win is such an honour."

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Mandy added: "I love the friendly atmosphere at these shows and really enjoy letting the visitors meet my cats and giving them the opportunity to learn about the breed."

Fancy Cats host regular events across the UK where spectators can enjoy the excitement, meet beautiful cats, and connect with fellow enthusiasts.

Fancy Cats Organisation is a Registry and Showing Organisation that is dedicated to shaping the future of the cats with integrity, passion and purpose, with a mission to safeguard the well-being of all cats.

For more information click here: fcorg.com

Here are photos of beautiful Ellie, the show-winning cat.