Romanian-born cats are again in the international spotlight after last week, when one won the grand trophy of the North Atlantic Cup competition held in the Netherlands, according to the Felinological National Federation of Romania. Romanian cats have been steadily climbing the podiums of major international competitions, and last October, three cats from Romania received the top distinctions during the 2025 World Cat Championship held in Bucharest. In 2025, another male from their lineage became European Champion, subsequently winning the Baltic Countries Cup as well, confirming an impressive record. The Romanian performance was complemented by Clotilde of Phoenix’s Cats, representing the first Norwegian Forest Cat breeder in Romania, Anda Porumb, who, despite fierce competition, managed to reach the podium of the North Atlantic Cup final. Romanian cats will have a chance to shine again on March 21–22 in Bucharest, during the Sophisticated International Cat Show, the first major competition of the year.