The cat show features cats. Cat show: rules, preparation and participation. Additional documents if you are planning to travel to an exhibition abroad

At 10 weeks, a cat can already take part in an exhibition in its age category.
A cat show is a great opportunity to present your favorite animal in public. High demands are always placed on participants in such events. Pets must be well-groomed and talented.

MUSTACHED PARTICIPANTS

Exhibitions are mainly organized for animals with pedigrees. It will take a lot of money to prepare your pet for such an important event, and this needs to be done from the first months. You should immediately pay attention to defects in the structure of the body. Any minor deviations from the breed standard may result in refusal to participate.

INTERNATIONAL FELINOLOGICAL ORGANIZATIONS

Governing Council of the Cat Fancy (GCCF) The GCCF is the world's first cat breeding club. Currently, it unites organizations not only by territorial location, but also by breed. European clubs use GCCF standards. English felinological standards for cats are compiled with great pedantry. They describe 30 breeds, with a scoring scale for each. All groups have their own rating system.

FEDERATION INTERNATIONAL FELINE (FIFE, INTERNATIONAL FEDERATION OF CATS)

FIFe is the first international organization to work with cats from Russia. FIFe clubs are now located not only in Holland, Germany, France, but also in Russia and Belarus. The club strictly follows the rules and organizes breeding selection and exhibitions very well. Participants in this class of events are awarded titles no higher than CAC (candidate champion).
To receive well-deserved awards, you will have to perform with your animal in front of judges who will evaluate the appearance, behavior, and breed qualities of your pet.

THE INTERNATIONAL CAT ASSOCIATION (TICA, INTERNATIONAL CAT ASSOCIATION) TICA
One of the most famous and prestigious clubs in the world. Exhibitions are held with open judging and no description of the animal. Information about club members, prestigious shows, animals and their breeding qualities are entered into the association's database. The rules that TICA follows are reminiscent of the CFA rules: open judging, a unified record of pedigrees and show results in computer databases are required.

CAT FANCIERS ASSOCIATION (CFA, CAT FANCIERS ASSOCIATION)

CFA IS ONE OF THE MOST FAMOUS FELINOLOGICAL ORGANIZATIONS.

Her achievements include the creation of an extreme type of Persian breed. CFA clubs are located not only in the USA, but also in many European countries, Japan and Russia. The exhibitions are amazingly spectacular. Thanks to this club, the Maine Coon, Abyssinian, Rex, and Oriental cats have gained worldwide recognition.
Great Britain is considered the birthplace of felinology. It was there that the first exhibitions were held and the first clubs for cat owners were opened.

WORLD CAT FEDERATION (WCF, WORLD CAT FEDERATION)

WCF is an association of felinological clubs created in Rio de Janeiro in 1988. The headquarters is located in Essen (Germany). The WCF system is very popular in Russia. Charter of this organization
quite loyal - all exhibitions that comply with international rules are recognized as valid. In addition, the WCF standards include cat breeds (bobtails, Thai cats, etc.) that are not recognized by any other felinological organization.

OBTAINING TITLES IN WCF

Judging at exhibitions is carried out according to European rules: spectators and owners cannot be present near the animal during the examination. The system for obtaining titles is complex. To achieve high awards, the owner and the pet will have to travel to exhibitions not only in their own country, but also abroad.

Your first exhibition

Preparation for the first exhibition

You have made an important and, of course, the right decision and purchased a purebred kitten. Congratulations, both you and the breeder in particular, and felinology in general, will benefit from this. When purchasing a kitten, the breeder must explain to you what the breeding prospects are for your baby: either he will be a pet, or a sire, or a star of exhibitions, which will significantly affect his price.

So, you have purchased an exhibition class kitten (breed and show class). Your kitten must have excellent health, both physical and mental, have no genetic or phenotypic defects, and have a good pedigree. When deciding to participate in exhibitions, you must clearly understand that you are incurring certain material costs and obligations. When raising a show animal, it requires more attention than a pet.

What you need to pay attention to

1. The animal must be properly raised, without defects in physical development.

To do this, you need a properly balanced diet (including super premium food from companies such as Acana, Orijen, Jams, Eukanuba, Brit, Bosch, Royal Canin, etc.); physical exercise; daily grooming. Grooming is the care of a kitten, which involves caring for the cat’s fur, eyes, ears, claws and, in general, the appearance. The amount of time spent on grooming depends on the cat's breed.

2. You must pay attention to the mental development of your kitten.

What is meant: The kitten should not show aggression towards people or be afraid of them. At the show, a calm, friendly cat arouses everyone's admiration (especially the judges). The kitten should be comfortable traveling in a car and in a portable cage (you will appreciate this when traveling to an exhibition, especially to another city). The kitten should be more or less calm about the presence of other cats and not panic or become aggressive. The sooner you start showing your kitten, the calmer it will behave at subsequent shows (the same applies to traveling in a transport crate). Encourage the kitten to communicate with other people, take it out to visit quiet companies, and visit relatives. Find him a playmate, preferably his brother or sister, or a clean, calm neighbor's cat.

3. Veterinary care.

Your kitten should have a permanent veterinarian who monitors it from the moment it arrives with you. The kitten must be dewormed and vaccinated against viral diseases and rabies.

4. You need to decide which club your kitten will belong to.

To do this, visit several exhibitions, because The face of the club is its exhibitions. This is a grandiose spectacle and show, and not a get-together in a dark corner.

So, you are fully prepared for the exhibition. Your kitten is properly raised, friendly, vaccinated, and belongs to a club.

It is better to hold the first exhibition in your city and your club. Exhibitions are planned in advance, check with the club for their dates, follow the news on the club’s website. Typically, exhibitions begin to be announced 1.5 - 2 months before the date.

To participate in the exhibition, you need to submit an application for participation in the exhibition and pay the exhibitor fee at least 2-3 weeks in advance.

You need sew curtains and a pillow into an exhibition cage, the dimensions of which will be confirmed with the exhibition organizers.

It is better to sew curtains from opaque, easy-to-wash fabric. In my practice, I noticed that the most universal color is blue.

You can buy your own exhibition tent and accessories for the exhibition in advance (a compact folding toilet tray to match the color of the tent, a deck chair for the tent, etc.)

Nowadays there are many different models of exhibition tents on sale (price range 1,500 - 10,000 rubles)

For example, in an online store www.sturdiproducts.ru you can purchase very beautiful and high-quality exhibition tents and premium carriers from a famous American brand SturdiProducts:

On the Russian pet goods market there are many budget models of exhibition tents from the Russian manufacturer - Ladioli LLC, Maloyaroslavets: www.ladioli.rf

A Russian-made exhibition tent can be ordered in advance at the club before the exhibition (then it will cost much less than in retail) , or buy it yourself at a pet store. Using your own tent is convenient for you and safe for your cat.

About vaccinations:The cat must have veterinary passport with vaccination marks against rabies and viral diseases. The “validity” of rabies and antiviral vaccinations is 1 year. After vaccination, a quarantine period of AT LEAST 3 weeks must be maintained before the exhibition.

A three-week quarantine after any vaccination is not a whim of veterinarians and exhibition organizers, but a necessity. Vaccination is not a “health shot”, but a serious provocation of the immune system. An animal that has not been quarantined, whose immunity has been weakened by vaccination, can become seriously ill and even die due to the stress of the exhibition! DO NOT RISK IT! GET ALL NECESSARY VACCINATIONS IN ADVANCE!

If you are going to an exhibition in another city, then you will need to take it from your state. vet. clinic certificate form No. 1. It is issued according to a veterinary passport with vaccinations, after examining the cat. This certificate is valid for 5 days.

Basic rules of show grooming for all cat breeds

To the exhibition you need to take with you:

— documents for the animal (veterinary passport, copies of pedigree and title certificates);
- money;
- curtains and bedding for the cage / your own exhibition tent;
— toilet, litter, garbage bags;
- bowls for food and water;
— drinking water;
— food;
— care items (wipes, disinfectant, comb, powder, cotton pads, etc.);
- pen, paper, tape, scissors, pins.

So, you're at the exhibition...

There is a lot of fuss at the exhibition, you are worried, your actions:

— choose the place you like in the exhibition hall (not at the entrance, not in a draft);
- take the cat, money and documents and go to registration. Check that all information about your cat, your data, and show class are stated correctly in the catalog. Pay for participation in the exhibition, if you have not done so in advance, or confirm payment; Receive at registration the exhibition catalog and your catalog number (the exhibition number is issued in TWO copies, one must be attached to the exhibition cage, the second must be hung on YOURSELF so that the stewards and organizers of the exhibition can always find you).
— go through veterinary control; Keep the veterinarian's coupon until the end of the exhibition.
— after veterinary control and registration, arrange your exhibition space. Attach curtains to the cage, an exhibition catalog number, place a toilet in the cage and prepare the cat for the exhibition. Make sure the cat won't escape from the cage. Talk to the cat, pet it, calm it down;
— try not to leave the cage for a long time and do not leave the cat unattended. If you are leaving, ask your neighbors to look after the cat;

About the examination...

- when you are called for an examination (your number is announced into the microphone or a steward calls you), take the cat for examination, asking the steward which expert you were called to see. Now at exhibitions using the WCF system, both the best and show cats are shown by the owners themselves.

For an objective assessment of the animal, judging must be anonymous, i.e. the judge only knows your cat's show number. Therefore, if you start telling the judge about who and in what famous nursery you bought your cat, etc., this will be a violation of the show rules.

You can ask the judge any questions you have about the cat.(without specifications indicating its origin).

In exceptional cases (for example, when a judge doubts the color of a cat) AFTER JUDGING, it is allowed for the judge to familiarize himself with the pedigree of the animal he has judged.

Precautionary measures at the exhibition

— I advise you to inject or drip a drop of the drug “Fosprenil” into your nose the day before the exhibition and directly during the exhibition, after consulting with your veterinarian;
— treat the cage with a disinfectant solution and let it dry before hanging the curtains;
— do not allow anyone to touch the animal except a veterinarian, steward and expert;
— Avoid contact with other cats;
— do not give your cat antidepressant drugs, especially human ones (including valerian), the reaction can be unpredictable.

Please review the exhibition catalogue, read the exhibition rules and adhere to them.

The general rule is that title diplomas and evaluation sheets are issued only after the end of the exhibition, when the “best in show” competition ends. You cannot leave the exhibition without permission before it ends.

If you notice an error in writing information about your cat, contact the secretariat, the sooner the better. If you have any problems or questions, it is better to contact the exhibition organizers rather than solve them yourself.

DON'T FORGET TO REGISTER ON THE SECOND DAY OF THE EXHIBITION! (if you participate both days). There is no need to undergo veterinary control on the second day.

If you haven’t been called for an examination for a long time, go to the owners of cats of the same breed as yours and find out whether their animals have been sued. If you have been sued, go URGENTLY to the secretariat and to the exhibition organizers and find out why you were not invited to the examination, otherwise you risk being left without an exhibition assessment! Because If by this time the judge has already completed the examination of all the animals, made comparisons, assigned titles and nominations and submitted the protocols to the secretariat, he has no right to judge you separately. It is possible that you were on the list of absentees by mistake, or did not hear when your number was announced, and the stewards could not find you, etc. BE CAREFUL!

A few words about exhibition classes. Depending on the age and rules of the system under which you are exhibiting, your cat at the exhibition belongs to a certain exhibition class.

Exhibition classes (in the WCF system)

Liter-class — litter of kittens from 10 weeks to 3 months, at least 3 animals. The entire litter is evaluated as a whole.

Kitten class —3-6 months(a nomination for the “Best in Show” competition is carried out among all kittens exhibited in this class, and then the “Best Kitten in the Show” is selected without division by gender).

Young class —6-10 months(similar to the kitten class, the “Best young animal in the show” is selected at the competition. The score obtained in this class (for cats only) can be recognized only for one mating as a “divorce”).

Open class — from 10 months The animal is fighting for the CAC title(candidate for Champion) and receives a breeding assessment (i.e., having received an expert assessment of the cat not lower than “very good”, and the cat not lower than “excellent”, the animal can be used in the breeding program).

When obtaining any title, competition may arise between animals of the same breed, sex, color and exhibition class. For example, several British shorthair blue cats claim the CAC title and then the CAC title (candidate for champion) and the excellent I rating are given to the best of them, and the rest receive the excellent rating and, accordingly, places 2, 3, etc. up to 5th place, subsequent animals receive a rating of “excellent” without a place, followed by a rating of “very good” or “good” depending on compliance with the breed standard. Such competition is natural and, if you win, pleasant. Having received three CAC titles from 2 different experts at 2 shows, your cat becomes the champion of the breed for that season and is forever assigned this title. Receiving the title Champion for an animal gives the right to lifelong breeding, and the prefix Ch is added to the name of your animal (for example Ch. Ruaztec Pablo Picasso of Nostalgie).

Champion class — your cat is vying for the CACIB title(international champion) from 3 different experts in 2 different regions.

International Champions Class — your cat is vying for the CAGCIB title(Grand International Champion) from 3 different experts in 2 regions at 3 different exhibitions.

Great international champion class — your cat is vying for the CACE title(European champion) from 3 different experts in 3 countries at 3 different exhibitions.

European Champions Class — your cat is vying for a CAGCE title(Grand European Champion) from 3 different experts in 3 countries at 3 different exhibitions.

Grand European Champion Class — the cat claims the CASM title(world champion), from 3 different judges in 3 countries at 3 shows on 2 continents.

World Champion Class, Honor Class— the cat is automatically nominated for the “Best in Show” competition without passing an examination.

If your animal is of a wonderful type, in good condition and well prepared for the exhibition, then in addition to receiving a title, it can go to competition “Best in Show” - the best at the exhibition (to receive a nomination for best - “nom bis”).

The exhibition organizers announce the numbers of the participants who received nominations into the microphone after the end of the judging, or the steward will bring you a piece of paper with your number and the inscription “nom bis”. Be careful! You can find out if your animal is nominated for best at the exhibition secretariat.

Best in Show is the finale of the exhibition, when in a solemn atmosphere a panel of judges selects the winners of the exhibition and presents awards and gifts.

First make a choice best litter exhibitions (litter-class), best kitten exhibitions (kitten), best young animal exhibitions (junior), best domestic cat exhibitions (Household pet), best castrated animal exhibitions (Neuter).

Adult cats are divided into groups:

- short-haired group,
- semi-longhair group,
- long-haired group,
- Siamese-oriental group.

In each group, the best male and female cat are selected and then compared with each other., Thus, the best representative in each group is chosen, the loser receives the title — Best shorthair (semi-longhair, longhair, Siamese-oriental) of the opposite sex (Best opposite sex).

The four winners in groups are compared with each other and placed in places:

— best of the best 4;
— best of the best 3;
— best of the Best 2;
- Best of the Best.

If the judges disagree, a draw is made. If there is no competition in one of the groups, the only representative automatically becomes the winner. If, for some reason, your cat did not receive a title or did not make it to the Best in Show competition, do not be discouraged, this can happen to anyone. Judges are people too, they have a subjective view of each cat breed. And since the judge's opinion is not discussed, do not put yourself in an awkward position by proving that your animal is the best. For every cat lover, his cat is the best. Go for it, you will be lucky at another exhibition, because... The factor of bad luck is also present.

I wish you and your cat good luck at the show!

Based on materials: zoolife.com.ua felicity-club.ru

Cups, bright rosettes, diplomas and crowd applause are so attractive! I want to show off the beauty of my favorite, communicate with like-minded people, and recharge with a lot of positive impressions. But how to prepare a cat for an exhibition, how to get to the event and what to do once in the exhibition pavilion?

Before you think about how to get to a cat show, you should make sure your pet is ready to visit such a crowded place. There is no point in wasting time on grooming and travel if the cat is shy, aggressive and has never left the apartment. The socialization of the future starlet begins from a very early age. An unsociable, shy cat, surrounded by a crowd, a cacophony of alien smells and deafening sounds, will experience extreme stress. How can you participate in a cat show if the contestant hisses, scratches the expert and bristles her fur from fear? Most likely, such a cat will be disqualified or given the lowest score. As a result, money and time are wasted, the cat is stressed, and the owner is upset.

If a pet cannot tolerate the touch of others, does not tolerate a stranger touching its head, looking into its ears and eyes, touching its tail and paws, there is no need to subject its nervous system to such a load. There are online cat shows - a kind of amateur beauty contests for those owners who, for whatever reason, do not want to burden themselves with long trips. Of course, the titles and titles awarded to competitors are not recognized by official feline systems. But because of this fact, an online cat show does not lose its attractiveness for amateurs, because positive emotions do not depend on the presence or absence of a stamped diploma.

Record

So, how to get to a cat show? The easiest way is to contact the breeder from whom you purchased the kitten. If this is not possible, you need to call your local club or go to the WCF website to find out the schedule. You can choose another system, but most exhibitions in Russia and neighboring countries are held by WCF - World Cat Federation.

Now all that remains is to choose a date, not forgetting to clarify the details: the address of the pavilion, the start time, whether a tent will be needed for the cat exhibition or whether the organizers will provide cages for the participants to house the animals, how the fee can be paid. Usually the organizers provide the account number to which the transfer needs to be made. In addition, you can pay for participation in a local club. If you are interested in how much a cat show costs, check this point in advance. As a rule, the amount ranges from 800 to 2000 rubles, depending on the rank of the event. Typically, the exhibitor fee can be paid directly on the day of the exhibition, which should also be inquired about in advance.

Since only registered competitors can participate in the cat show, you will need to provide the organizers with some information: age, breed, gender, color, etc. If you communicate by phone, the operator will ask all the necessary questions. If you fill out an application in writing, simply check the pedigree and enter the data as it is written in the document, without distorting the nickname, color, etc. Now your pet is registered, his and your data will be included in the catalog.

In addition to personal data, at the registration stage you need to select a class. According to the WCF system, there are more than twenty classes: kittens, juniors, open class, international champion and so on. If this is your first cat show, and your pet is already ten months old, you need to enroll in an open class. This means that the cat will compete for the title “Champion” with other animals of the same breed and sex, but she can only get it (close) by receiving three CACs from three different experts at three different exhibitions (CAC - Candidate for Champion).

Bringing beauty

Since you need to prepare your cat for an exhibition one hundred percent, be sure to find out exactly how your pet’s coat should look. To do this, call the breeder or visit the breed forum. In general: long-haired cats are bathed the day before the event, short-haired cats a week before. Long-haired cats should have fluffy, airy hair without waves (if this is not a feature of the breed). Short-haired cats have a smooth, shiny coat, with no bristling hairs.

What to take with you?

Below is a rough list of what you need for a cat show:

• veterinary passport (all vaccinations must be done no less than a month and no more than a year before the date of administration);

• certificate Form No. 1, if the exhibition is not taking place in your hometown;

• a copy of the pedigree, for kittens a copy of the metrics;

• a receipt for payment of the fee or money if the fee is paid on the day of the exhibition;

• owner's passport and a couple of copies;

• disinfectant, combs, scissors, hair clips, lotion, powder and everything you need for the finishing touch;

• cat bed or mattress, disposable diapers, cotton pads, sanitary napkins, toilet paper;

• filler, bags, scoop, tray;

• water, usual food, treats, bowls, a couple of teasers;

• food and drink for yourself, a small folding chair, a notepad, pins or tape, a pen.

Every cat owner considers their pet unique. However, not every owner knows that he can show it at special events. In the article we will look in detail at how to prepare a cat for an exhibition, what documents are needed, how a cat exhibition takes place, and what rules must be followed. This is a good opportunity not only to show off your animal in all its glory, but also to win a prize.

What do you need to participate in the exhibition?

Any cat that meets the conditions of one of the registration organizations can take part in the exhibition.

Age

Usually, if a kitten has reached 3-4 months, he is gladly accepted as a candidate. But kittens that are younger than this age are accepted only with the kitten’s mother as part of the litter.
There is no age limit for an animal to participate in an exhibition, but it is not recommended to take a cat over 10 years old to such events.

If you are going to use your pet for breeding, remember that in this case they will only be able to evaluate it from 10 months. Until this age, a cat can participate in exhibitions, however, after 10 months, any pet that is recognized as suitable for participation in breeding is presented to the exhibition again.

Health

It is very important that the cat is completely healthy:

• Vaccinated against rabies, panleukopenia, calicivirosis and rhinotracheitis no earlier than a year and no later than one month before the exhibition.
• Dewormed with a broad-spectrum drug.
• The cat should not be injured by people or other cats. An animal that shows a minor injury, such as a scratch, bite, or abrasion, may lose several precious points when judged by the experts. And if there are significant injuries, the pet may be completely removed from participation in the competition.
• The animal must not have congenital defects - strabismus, bald spots, blindness, cleft lip, etc.
• A pregnant cat is only assessed until it is noticeable in appearance - approximately 5 weeks.
• Nursing cats are also taken to exhibitions. However, noticeable signs of lactation can significantly reduce the score.
• Neutered and spayed cats can only take part in classes that are available to them.

So, if your cat meets all of the above requirements, think about whether the animal will be able to visit such crowded places. Often unsociable and shy cats, when surrounded by a crowd of unfamiliar people and animals, loud noise and strange smells, experience very severe stress. And, most likely, there is no point in wasting your time and money in this case. After all, if a contestant hisses or scratches an expert, he will be disqualified.

XI International Cat Show “Grand Prix Royal Canin”

Certificate form No. 1. The certificate will indicate the sanitary and epidemiological situation in the area of ​​your residence.

These certificates must be issued at a state veterinary clinic.

When issuing any certificate, keep in mind the fact that it is valid only for 3 days from the date of receipt.

Additional documents if you are planning to travel to an exhibition abroad

You need to obtain an international veterinary passport.

If your cat is purebred, you will need to have documents with you confirming this:

1. contract of sale,
2. kitten birth metric
3. pedigree

Basically, such documents are drawn up and issued immediately after purchasing a purebred kitten.

For the first time, it is better to participate in an exhibition that is located near you.

The Supreme Cat Show is the world's largest cat show, held annually in Birmingham. 2010

Other little things

It is advisable to fill out the form and submit an application for participation at least a month before the opening. It is very important to fill out the form correctly: indicate the exact gender, age, breed, coat color, nickname, etc.

In case any questions arise, the telephone number and name of the administrator should be indicated on the first page of the form.

In addition to personal data in the form, you will need to select the appropriate exhibition class, which is divided depending on the exhibition system in which your pet will take part.

Cat Show Systems

All cat exhibition systems are divided into 3 types:

1. European
2. American
3. British

Each system differs in judging methods, show classes, titles and much more.

European system

The wcf system is one of the European ones, which is currently considered the most popular in Russia. It is known for the fact that its experts are relatively loyal to new breeds and quickly recognize them. In addition, according to the wcf system, the cat is accompanied by the owner throughout the entire exhibition, which, you see, is important for a pet. Score sheets and diplomas at such an event are issued only after the exhibition. European exhibition systems also include fife, ofa, farus, mfa, wacc.

American system

The American exhibition system is distinguished by the fact that experts do not evaluate cats on tables. There are rings where cats are described verbally. And instead of evaluation sheets, participants in such exhibitions are given ribbons called ribbons. According to the American version, systems such as tica, cfa, cff, icu, rui and wca work.

British system

The British system is not as popular as the European and American ones. There is only one system here - gccf, which evaluates cats sitting in cages.

Titles and exhibition classes

Traditionally, cats are included in one open class and 2-3 more at will. For purebred cats, the open class is characterized by breed. For example, Bengal, Scottish fold, and others. If the cat is not purebred, open classes are divided into pet colors - black, tabby, etc.

There is also a debutant class - for cats that are participating for the first time, or comic classes for outbreds (for example, “the cat with the longest tail”). It is better to apply to the maximum number of classes allowed to increase the chance of winning, especially since the cat will be able to get used to the new place.

For example, the wcf rules have developed 20 assessment classes and 5 age groups. To receive the title of champion, interchampion, etc., as well as to move from a low class to a high one, a cat must receive a certain number of diplomas in accordance with the exhibition class. And only on the basis of all these diplomas will the animal receive a title certificate as confirmation of the title title.

The main goal of the exhibition of outbred cats is to promote care and responsibility towards all domestic cats.

Outbred or even stray cats always participate in the exhibition on an equal basis with others and can just as deservedly receive awards and certificates. However, remember that desire alone is not enough to win the exhibition of a kitten you picked up on the street; you need to properly care for and train your pet.

Outbred cat show in Penza, 2015

Preparing a cat for an exhibition

The exhibition should be taken seriously, so it is better to plan everything carefully in advance.

List of required things

Prepare or purchase from a specialized store everything you need to participate:

• performance cage;
• a curtain with which you will hang the cage;
• cat litter;
• toilet and filler;
• a bowl for food and a separate one for water;
• food and water;
• disinfectant;
• toys;
• comb.

It is recommended to choose a cage made of metal with multi-colored inserts made of specially selected fabric. You can sew the curtain yourself using your cat's favorite fabric. She will be able to hide her pet from neighboring competitors and keep the cage warm.

Cat show in Moscow “Vozrozhdenie-2014”

Before hanging the curtain and laying down the rug, thoroughly clean the cage with a cat-friendly disinfectant.

Preparing the appearance

The cat should also be prepared for the exhibition. To receive an award, the animal must look and feel 100%!

If you have a long-haired pet, take care of its appearance six months before the start of the exhibition, but if it is short-haired, 3-4 months will be enough. You should bathe your cat at least twice a month, using a conditioner after bathing. Brush your cat as often as possible, gently clean its ears and trim its claws.

Providing food

It is not recommended to feed your pet before traveling. It is enough to feed him the day before the exhibition. You can feed your cat upon arrival, but it is best to do this after participating in the exhibition. But the animal should not need water, so constant access to it should be provided.

Cat Show Rules

In order for experts not to disqualify a cat, it must meet all the proper requirements and rules.

Traditionally, cat shows take place in several rings over 2-3 days. Most often they are organized in the cold season, when animal fur begins to grow and looks most attractive.

It is advisable to arrive at the exhibition at least an hour before the opening so that the cat can recover from the trip and get used to it a little. In addition, you will need to have time to show the animal to the veterinarian and find a comfortable place. If you are late for the examination, you may be disqualified.

Main stages of the exhibition

• Upon arrival, you must immediately go to the registration desk, give your name and present all the necessary documents. You will be given an exhibition catalog and a registration number under which you will participate. In the catalog, be sure to check the accuracy of the data in accordance with your documents.

• A veterinary control table is usually located not far from the registration desk. Let your cat out on the table only after treating it with a disinfectant! If your veterinarian won't do this, take care of it yourself or use a disposable diaper.

• After the cat has been examined, you will be given a ticket, which you must keep until the end of all days of the exhibition.

• Then you can go into the hall and choose a place that is comfortable for you and your pet. Set up a display cage here and place your things. Check the decoration of the cage: hang up the registration number, decorations, toys - whatever you have prepared. Before calling an expert, you can take a photo of your pet or chat with participants and guests of the exhibition.

• After the announcement of the start of the exhibition, exhibitor owners wait for their numbers. As soon as you hear your treasured numbers, go to the expert and put the cat on the table. You only need to hold your pet if it starts to run away or if an expert requires it.

• Give the expert the opportunity to evaluate all the advantages and disadvantages of your animal. It is not allowed to talk or distract the expert. Try to be calm and confident, because the cat will sense your mood.

• At the end of the examination, you may be called back to the table for comparison if any pet is similar to yours. Next, the expert will fill out an evaluation sheet, which will be given to you along with your diploma after the entire event.

Cat show in Moscow “Beaumonde cats 2014”

The winners of the exhibition receive various souvenirs and sometimes substantial sums of money. But the most important thing is that participation in the exhibition will give you the opportunity to once again be convinced that your cat is the best, regardless of whether she receives high marks or not!

For all cat lovers who are not professional cat breeders, cat shows are mostly cultural events. Here you can chat about your favorites and watch the best representatives of different breeds competing for various nominations. On the other hand, a cat show is an important zootechnical event that helps breeders choose a worthy candidate for breeding work. In addition, receiving an award in one of the categories will be recognition of the skill and professional qualities of the breeder.

At the exhibition, each representative of his breed is assessed - defects are identified and traits that meet modern standards are determined. Such selection is necessary primarily for the development of new breeds and the consolidation of certain distinctive characteristics in them. Having looked at the cats of professional breeders, their lover himself may feel the desire to take part in one of the exhibitions. In addition, such events help you evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of your pets and take appropriate measures.

How to prepare for a cat show

A kitten or an adult cat should be trained in advance to the presence of strangers. Aggression or fear expressed at the exhibition may have a negative impact on the score received.

Of course, by the time of the event, the cat must undergo a veterinary examination and be vaccinated in accordance with existing standards. It is highly advisable to have with you a veterinary passport with notes on all vaccinations, as well as a certificate in Form No. 1, which can be obtained from the veterinarian. clinic. The animal must be washed and its claws put in perfect order. Particular attention should be paid to the ears, which some owners easily forget about.

During the exhibition, the pet will be in a cage - its size will be confirmed with the event organizers. You need to buy or sew special curtains and a pillow in advance. You should also take toys, toiletries and combs with you.

The cat should not be fed in the morning, otherwise an unpleasant embarrassment may occur during the exhibition. At small events, it is possible to clean up your pet by washing and drying it. If the competition has an international, or at least national, scale, no one will delay its holding for the sake of one careless participant.

With rare exceptions, such exhibitions are free. A cat show, the price for participation in which is determined by the organizer, is an event that will help both a novice breeder and the owner of a rare pet who wants to satisfy his ambition. There is no need to argue and think too long - usually the participation fee must be paid several weeks before the start of the exhibition.

Behavior at a cat show

The cage with the cat can be placed in a place predetermined for this number. If you have a choice, it is better to choose something away from the entrance and open windows.

The second stage after registration is passing veterinary control, where the documents and certificates you take with you will be useful. The ticket received at the control is retained until the end of the exhibition.

As soon as the cat’s turn has come for the judges to evaluate, the owner with the pet in a cage approaches the named expert. At the same time, when answering questions, you cannot report its origin, because this may be considered a violation of the anonymity of the judging. Only after its completion can you answer specific questions about the cattery and the cat’s pedigree.