The Standard of Perfection: Show Cats

The Standard of Perfection: Show Cats

The Standard of Perfection: Show Cats

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The Standard of Perfection: Show Cats

2006

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The Standard of Perfection: Show Cats is a 2006 American documentary television film directed by Mark Lewis about the lives of show cats and their owners.

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Richard “Chanan” Katris

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