CHRIS LOWE 
(NZCF International All Breeds Judge)

Chris extended her 1981 Longhair judging licence to All Breeds in 1989 leading up to that she had bred Siamese, Oriental Shorthairs and had also continued with her Exotic & Persian breeding.

Chris thoroughly enjoys the judging scene, including virtual judging (which offers a completely new challenge for any judge). She admires the forward thinking of exhibitors working with improvement of their chosen breeds and of course the interaction with exhibitors and cat lovers from all walks of life. Having enjoyed international assignments in most Australian States, The Netherlands, South Africa, United Kingdom, USA, Thailand & China.

Her involvement with NZCF has been predominantly at Executive Council level - Central Region Chairperson, National Vice President, National Secretary (Executive Council Secretary) All Breeds Tutor Judge, World Cat Congress Delegate, International Liaison Officer. On leaving the Executive Council Secretaries position Chris was approached to take on the Provisional Registrars role.  Although a challenging role she really enjoys the researching of pedigrees for imported cats and provisional registrations. She has continued her involvement with the Judges Training Programme assisting other Tutors taking on Judges Schools. Chris was awarded NZCF Life Membership in 2010.

Chris aims to continue to share her knowledge “for the love of cats” with future exhibitors and breeders wherever this passion takes her.