Is there anything more irresistible than a tabby’s tummy? Tripper, my 20-lb Tabby, constantly taunts me by sleeping on his back, but I risk bodily harm if I try to snorgle his spotted tum.
This week, Trip will be competing with nearly a hundred other tum-flashers in the annual “Do the Q!” contest. This popular photo contest was started three years ago by tabby Monty Q Cat to showcase cats on their backs. The original contest featured two CATegories: 1) The Full Monty; and 2) The Monty Q.
The Full Monty is the traditional cat-on-his-back pose:
The Monty Q is a variation in which the cat is stretched out, tummy side down, with back legs extended behind him, with the tail curled provocatively:
In addition to the two main CATegories there’s a “Viewer’s Choice Award” and “Best Interpretation on a Theme.” Perfectly Parker is sponsoring the “Silliest Q” Category, and Victor Tabbycat is sponsoring the “Curly Q Tail” CATegory:
Entries are not limited to tabbies, but you’ve got to admit, these tabbies are testament to the “if you’ve got it, flaunt it! philosophy:
 Tintin |
 Edna |
 Derby |
 Hansel |
 Rori |
 Mr Tigger |
 Kashim |
 Willie |
 Coco |
 Cookie |
In fact, entries are not even limited to cats! Dogs, too, can have pretty irresistible tums!
Fenris
The contest is open for entries until Saturday, August 15th (extended from 8/8/9).
The contest is open to all cat bloggers. Dog, bun, and hamster bloggers are welcome to enter as well.
- Click here for instructions on how to enter the Third Annual Do the Q/Full Monty Contest.
- Click here to view all of the entries.
Good luck everyone! Don’t forget to check back after the 15th to vote for your faves!
