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Things to bring to a show:
- Rabies certificate (sometimes)
- Needles nose pliers
- Scotch tape
- Twist ties
- Litter box (most shows provide you with free litter)
- 2 wash cloths
- Q-tips
- Gerber meated baby food *(This is the most important thing not to forget!)
- Scooper for litter box
- Small safety pins
- Bottled water from home & dry food (Do Not try new food during show)
- Flyers and business cards to pass out to the public.
- Clip-on food and water dishes (from a carrier?)
- Toys and favorite blanket for security
- Pencil/Pen/Paper pad for notes
- Paper towels
- Diluted Nolvason in small spray bottle
- Pure Vanilla extract (ask...)
- Cat Bed and cage curtains
Cat Shows
Everyone is always welcome at a Cat Show. The cats are available for your appreciation in their show cages and in the Show Ring but please refrain from
touching the cats, as any number of ailments may be spread through the casual touching of different cats from different environments. Although at home cats eagerly await a caress, within the show hall things are
different. Setting aside the health risks, allowing dozens of strangers to pet them, can become quite stressful to the cat. Cats are especially groomed for the show and oily or sticky hands can undo all this hard
work. Please, ask the owners questions about their cats and the breed's characteristics. Most cat fanciers eagerly await the chance to share information, stories and the histories of their chosen
breed(s).
Children must remain with an adult at all times. Loud play or running in the show hall is prohibited.Not only does this behavior scare the cats, it can be dangerous. Help us keep the show hall safe and comfortable
for fellow spectators, exhibitors and, of course, the cats.
A cat show has 5 to 7 judging rings per day. Each Ring is presided over by a different judge. Each cat will be judged in every ring, with the
exception of special classes and fun rings. Only the Judges, Clerks, Ring Stewards and Exhibitors are allowed within the show rings. Exhibitors may enter the show ring to deliver their cats or to approach the Judge
if called upon. Cats may be removed after the judge has given his consent. As a spectator, please stay clear of the shaded area represented in the below diagram and give way to exhibitors trying to get back and
forth from the ring with their cats. Please be mindful of not blocking aisles and judging areas.
The cats are divided for Judging into 4 major classes:
Kittens (Pedigreed cats 4 to 8 months old), Championship (pedigreed cats over 8 months old and unaltered), Alters (Pedigreed cats over 8 months old and spayed or neutered) and Household Pets (which must be
spayed or neutered by 8 months of age).
From these the cats are again divided by breed, and sex. Each is judged in its respective group. The Judge will hang a place ribbon for each cat of the same breed, sex, and color. Then there will be 2 ribbons awarded
for the best of color and best of division (both sexes compete for this together). Then best and second best of breed are awarded (all cats of the breed, each sex and every color compete for this award.)
After all the cats in a class have been judged, the Judge will recall the 10 cats that in his or her opinion are the best representatives of the class they competed in, when compared to the written standard for
their respective breed. This is called a final.
There are 3 types of judges you may see at a show. Allbreed Judges who examine cats in each major division together, Specialty Judges who examine long and
shorthaired cats separately and Household Pet Judges who only examine household pets. Occasionally there may be special "fun rings", these are not sanctioned by the Association and may be by any person
designated by the show committee.
This is a general outline of the judging at a cat show and may differ from Association to Association.
We hope you enjoy your next cat show and please do not hesitate to ask questions.
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