A 1.5-year-old male Russian Abyssinian cat, winner of the "Best Cat in the World 2025" award, made a sensational appearance again at the “Golden Paw” contest in Moscow, Russia.
Darlen Fleur Dalmore Black, a 1.5-year-old male Abyssinian cat from Russia, who recently won the "Best Cat 2025" title from the international World Cat Federation, appeared again to great acclaim at the "Golden Paw" contest in Moscow, Russia, last Friday.
Darlen earned the top prize after competing in over 40 international cat shows and defeating nearly 1,500 rivals to achieve the highest score this year. This success reflects the strict standards of the Abyssinian breed, where judges assess the overall balance of body shape, ear position and size, head structure, muscle tone, eye expression, and coat color consistency. Additionally, movement and temperament during the contest influence scores, as cats must display stable and friendly behavior.
Dariya Grusinova, breeder and one of the owners of the farm where Darlen was born, revealed that producing a cat of such perfection is not easy. Even breeding two beautiful cats does not guarantee offspring with balanced features, since genetics can vary in ear size, head proportions, or subtle details. The most important factor is the harmony of all these elements.
Regarding Darlen’s personality, he reflects the Abyssinian breed’s hallmark energetic nature, requiring constant activity. The owner noted that the young world champion has no behavioral problems but sometimes experiences bursts of energy, running around with wide-open eyes and a raised tail, which is characteristic of the breed.
Currently, Darlen lives at the farm as a stud. Although he has no kittens yet, the breeder plans to mate him with other cats on the farm to further develop the Abyssinian breed to world-class standards. This victory not only reinforces Darlen’s reputation but also highlights the success of Russian cat breeding on the international stage.
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