More than 100 cats in Thailand competed in a “Cats Who Look Like Cows” competition in Bangkok.
A cat waits backstage with their owner before competing in the “Cats Who Look Like Cows” competition on March 5, 2023 in Bangkok, Thailand. (Photo by Lauren DeCicca/Getty Images)A participant in the “Cats Who Look Like Cows” competition wears a cowboy outfit back stage before judging on March 5, 2023 in Bangkok, Thailand. (Photo by Lauren DeCicca/Getty Images)
The three day competition was held by the Cat Fanciers’ Club and judged cats on a single criteria – how much they resembled a cow.
A “Cat Who Looks Like Cows” competitor waits backstage on March 5, 2023 in Bangkok, Thailand. (Photo by Lauren DeCicca/Getty Images)
Cats were judged based on their color, fur pattern, softness and personality.
Arpo, the first prize winner of the “Cats Who Look Like Cows” competition poses for a portrait with sunglasses on March 5, 2023 in Bangkok, Thailand. (Photo by Lauren DeCicca/Getty Images)The 7th place winner of the “Cats Who Look Like Cows” competition leaves the stage with their prize on March 5, 2023 in Bangkok, Thailand.(Photo by Lauren DeCicca/Getty Images)
More than 100 cats participated in the competition in Bangkok’s Ladphro neighborhood, with their humans unleashing their creativity to help them win the competition.
A judge shows off one of the “Cat Who Look Like Cows” competitors on March 05, 2023 in Bangkok, Thailand. (Photo by Lauren DeCicca/Getty Images)
Some dressed their cats up as cowboys while others gave them pep talks.
Participants of the “Cats Who Look Like Cows” competition exit the stage area after judging on March 05, 2023 in Bangkok, Thailand. (Photo by Lauren DeCicca/Getty Images)
In the end, a cat named Arpo, a relaxed, fluffy cat wearing sunglasses, was crowned the winner.
Arpo, the first prize winner of the “Cats Who Look Like Cows” competition poses for a portrait with sunglasses on March 05, 2023 in Bangkok, Thailand. (Photo by Lauren DeCicca/Getty Images)
Cats that look like cows are popular in Thailand.
Members of the media take photos of Arpo, the first prize winner of the “Cats Who Look Like Cows” competition on March 05, 2023 in Bangkok, Thailand. (Photo by Lauren DeCicca/Getty Images)
