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World’s Best Cat makes appearance at Moscow show

(13 Feb 2026) RESTRICTION SUMMARY: ASSOCIATED PRESS Moscow - 13 February 2026 1. Abyssinian cat named "Darlen Fleur Dalmore Black" in front of photographers 2. Close up of cat 3. SOUNDBITE (Russian) Darya Gruzinova, cat breeder, Darlen Fleur cattery co-owner: ++SOUNDBITE PARTIALLY COVERED++ “I’ve never had any problems with him at all. But he does have these sudden bursts of activity from time to time, when he just runs around in circles, his eyes wide and his tail sticking out. I say, ‘What's going on, my friend?’ He stops, looks at me for a second or two, and then runs off somewhere. I think, ‘Oh well, he'll be back in 15 minutes.’ And then he comes back, and everything's fine, he's gone to bed. So there's been a burst of energy, and it's time to rest.” 4. Cat breeder Darya Gruzinova holding the cat 5. Close up of the cat 6. Cat sitting beside trophy 7. Close up of inscription on the trophy reading (English) “WCF Olimpia Cat Show Croatia 2025 Best of the Best” 8. Various of cat breeders showing their cats at the exhibition STORYLINE: The world’s best cat made a guest appearance at the “Golden Paw” cat and dog show in Moscow on Friday. The 1.5-year-old Abyssinian cat from Russia, named Darlen Fleur Dalmore Black, was crowned the World Cat Federation’s “Best Cat” of 2025 after competing in more than 40 international shows and securing the top spot among nearly 1,500 competitors. Darlen met all the breed standards for Abyssinian cats, which are judged on overall balance, ear placement, head structure, muscle tone, eye expression and coat uniformity. Movement and temperament are also important, as animals receive scores based on their behavior in the ring. “It’s not hard to raise such a cat, but it’s hard to get one,” said cat breeder Darya Gruzinova, co-owner of the cattery where the winner was born. “Simply mating two beautiful cats and getting an even more beautiful one isn't always possible,” she explained. “The genes might be off-kilter. Maybe the ears are a bit off (in size), or something else is lacking. Everything needs to be in balance. And that's really the most important thing — to create that balance.” Abyssinians are one of the most active breeds and need to be constantly on the move, Gruzinova said. “I’ve never had any problems with him at all. But he does have these sudden bursts of activity from time to time, when he just runs around in circles, his eyes wide and his tail sticking out.” Darlen has been staying at the cattery as a stud cat. He has not had any kittens yet, but the breeders plan to mate him with other cats from the cattery. =========================================================== Clients are reminded to adhere to all listed restrictions and to check the terms of their licence agreements. For further assistance, please contact the AP Archive on: Tel +44(0)2074827482 Email: info@aparchive.com. Find out more about AP Archive: http://www.aparchive.com/HowWeWork Twitter:   / ap_archive   Facebook:   / aparchives   ​​ Instagram:   / apnews   You can license this story through AP Archive: http://www.aparchive.com/metadata/you...