Do you think my cat could win cat shows?

Question

i guess she is obediant, and doesnt mind being handled, but shes really goofy. is that ok?

p.s. isnt she just BEAUTIFUL!!!

Answer 1

Oh, look at those golden eyes! There are classes in cat shows for Household Pets. These cats are judged on personality and grooming - and of course good looks. They must be spayed/neutered, and cannot be declawed. They have to allow being handled, and sucking up to the judge is a big plus :) Some cats thrive on the attention, others do not. If you think yours would enjoy it, then attend a show in your area, and see what it's all about. Go to the TICA, CFA, and ACFA websites and check the show schedule in your area. Check it out!

Answer 2

The correct term is Household Pets not Household Cats. This class is for cats of no particular breed, obvious purebreds without papers and pedigreed cats that don't fit their standard (Scottish Folds with straight ears, Manx with a full tail, etc) Kittens 4 months to the day before they turn eight months can compete as Household Pet Kittens. 8 months and older, Household Pets. Unfortunately declawed cats CAN be shown in TICA's HHP classes but not in CFA or ACFA.



We can't tell by a photo whether your cat would do well at a show. Judging is based on both how well the cat is groomed and how well it handles being handled by a judge. You could show up with a perfectly groomed cat but have it be absolutely terrified of all the smells and noises of the room and end up hissing at or biting a judge. We also have no clue how well groomed your cat would be. Cats have to be bathed, fully combed out, ears clean, nails trimmed.



See how your cat react to strangers picking her up. Before you think of doing a show have every friend of family member that comes in your house try picking up your cat and petting it. Is it friendly to everyone? Then it would probably tolerate a show and the up to 12 judges that will be handling it in a weekend. But if it struggles or hisses or acts afraid - no - absolutely NOT a cat you should take to a cat show.



TICA's website has lots of info about showing HHP's. One of my cats has been Best in the Northwest twice and also twice top 10 Internationally. She's on this page twice http://www.tica.org/public/hhp.php



TICA's by far the best to compete in with Household Pets because titles are handed out just like the pedigreed cats as well as Regional and International Awards. They also have the most about of HHP's competing so competition can get pretty fierce! To find a show near you check their calendar http://www.tica.org/public/calendar.php If you do enter a show enter in the "Benching Request" area that you're new and to please place you near an experienced HHP Exhibitor. Makes it MUCH easier to know when you need to get to a ring, how to track your points, etc.

Answer 3

Cat shows incorporate a Household Cat category in which cats are not judged by breed standards. Instead, judges critique cats in the Household category based on physical condition, beauty, personality (such as playfulness and poise) and show presence. Any cat that has not been declawed but has been spayed or neutered after eight months can enter this class.



Below are some links that detail what is involved in showing a cat.



http://animal.discovery.com/pets/cat-show.htm

http://www.petcentric.com/Read/Articles/The-World-of-Cat-Shows.aspx?articleid=175b8c88-ea15-4b0f-a0ec-766c9c1b0c63

http://www.thedailycat.com/blissful/bonding/cat_show/index.html#axzz2fY7iLapz

Answer 4

Cat shows stress cats out. They are dragged from pillar to post, put somewhere unfamiliar and noisy near other cats and strangers and poked and prodded by people they don't know. And unless this horror started when she was a young kitten, she won't get used to it. Btw, theres no link or anything.

Answer 5

Why bother? What's it going to achieve for HER. It's YOU who wants to do it, but does she really want to be examined and prodded and poked by some snotty crazy cat judge?