Cat show

At a cat show pedigreed cats are presented by breeders and owners, and awarded following an assessment by an expert jury. Cat shows are not only visited by the exhibitors ( cat breeders ), but also from cat lovers who appreciate the wide variety of cat breeds that you can see there. Organizer of cat shows are usually clubs for cat breeding. The exhibitions are held in specially rented halls.

History

Cat shows there for more than 100 years. The first national cat show was held in March 1881 Bunnell 's Museum in New York City. Here, 140 cats were shown. There had previously been some smaller shows in New England, which can be traced back approximately to 1870, but the exhibition of 1881 was the first on the nature of the " Grand -Palace- shows", as they were famous in London.

Awards and titles

In Germany no cash prizes for the winners will be awarded in contrast to some other countries. The awards are only for evaluation of the cat after the breed standard. First, the cats are fighting for their championship awards, in the jargon points Called. The language of the awards and titles is French, as the international governing body Fédération Internationale Féline was founded in 1949 in France as a merger of the French, Belgian and Italian breed breeder associations.

  • CAC - The first distinction that can win a cat is, the CAC ( Certificat d' apitude Championnat de ). CAC means " contender for a title ." Cats that have been awarded three times with the CAC, get the title Champion. The CAC - points must be awarded by three different judges.
  • CACIB - The next -to-reach title is the CACIB ( Certificat d' apitude de Champion International de Beauté ), a candidature on an international title. If a cat has been awarded three times with the CACIB, she gets the title International Champion (Champion International). Again, the points must be awarded at least two different judges from other countries.
  • CAGCI - International Champions compete in the class CAGCI (B) and fight for the title Grand International Champion ( Certificat d' apitude Grande de Champion International de Beauté ). The requirements of this and all other senior titles vary from club to club. Depending on the club are 3-6 entitlements required, of which a certain number must have been gained abroad. Some clubs also recognize instead of a foreign vesting each three domestic rights.
  • CACE - ( Certificat d' apitude de Champion d'Europe Europe ) - the fight for the title of European Champion
  • GCACE - ( Grande Cerfificat d' apitude au Championnat d' Europe) - the fight for the title of Grand Champion Europe
  • CACM - ( Certificat d' aplitude au Mondial Championship ) - Fight for the title of world champion, at least one of the championship awards must have been acquired on a different continent

Basis of the assessment

Basis of the assessment is the breed standard. Due to the accurate assessment of a duly qualified judge the exhibitor gets them an accurate picture of the extent to which his cat conforms to this standard - the higher the score and the title, the closer the cat comes to the procedure described in the breed standard ideal. These reviews are an important criterion for assessing the breeding value of his cat for the breeder.

Typical sequence of a cat show

For the exhibitors, a cat show begins in the early morning hours. All cats exhibited are checked at the entrance by a veterinarian, because only healthy cats may be exhibited. Later (usually from 9 clock ) then the event is open to visitors. At the same time, the judges usually begin with the review of the cats, the so-called Orient. Each cat must at least once have been formed for the corresponding race to get their score to a judge. Each judge may nominate a cat in each category for the Best in Show. Judging the Cats take up about 14-15 clock. Then, the evaluation of the results begins the stage show is being prepared. In the so-called stage show then the best cats of their race and color will be awarded ( Best in Variety) and the day's winner will be determined in the appropriate categories. The breeds are thereby divided generally into the following three categories:

  • Shorthair cats
  • Semi-longhair cats ( Semilonghair )
  • Long -haired cats

Are very many cats of a race or racial group reported, the categories can be shared. For example, it is possible to divide the shorthair cats British shorthair and other short hair. Often the so- be. Forest cat breeds separately addressed in a separate category from the other semi-longhair cats.

There are two different ways to the winners of each class to determine.

  • The public Set
  • The non-public Set

Each winner of a corresponding class gets the award Best in Show. Then the Best of Best winners will be selected from the winners of this offering and from this finally the absolute winner of the day Best over ave

For most cat shows even so-called special shows are organized, for example, for a particular breed or breed cross for a particular color.

On some exhibitions to participate in the so-called Ring Set will be offered. When ring Align the cats are not individually presented to the judge, but evaluated in the group of a judge is allowed to judge all classes. You still here differs in three different rings:

  • Potent adult cats
  • Neuters
  • Juveniles

In contrast to normal straightening, which is not public, the judge declares the ring directing the audience strengths and weaknesses of each cat.

Rights, obligations and behavior to cat shows

The health of individual animals is a prerequisite for attending a cat show. Cat shows are always monitored by the competent veterinary and veterinary control at the inlet is mandatory. This will help prevent against rabies and of course the spread of other diseases. The following things are required:

  • Vaccination against feline distemper, rabies and cat flu

The vaccination must be at least 4 weeks old. How old vaccination may be a maximum, determines the appropriate entry in the vaccination certificate. Depending on the vaccine can be 1-3 years. In kittens must, if no vaccination is still four weeks old, a current health testimony of the competent official veterinarian to be submitted, which must not be older than 10 days.

  • The cat must be absolutely free of vermin. ( Fleas, mites, etc. )
  • Pregnant and in heat, cats are not allowed on an exhibition.
  • In purebred cats of course is still a valid pedigree requirement.

Moreover, in order to protect the animals from infection, it is frowned upon when you try to touch the cats in the cages or stroking.

Title - Overview

The following titles or categories there are (selection):

  • GR. Europe Champion ( GR or Continental Champion. ): These cats are issued to obtain the title of " World Champion ". You will need three international points of the WCF in 3 different countries from 3 different judges, including a country must be in a different continent to get the CACM.
  • GR. European Premier (or GR Continental Premier. ): These cats are issued to obtain the title of "World Premier". You will need three international points of the WCF in 3 different countries from 3 different judges, including a country must be in a different continent to obtain the CAPM.
  • European Champion (or Continental Champion ): These cats are issued to obtain the title of " Grand European Champion " or " Gr.Continental champion". You will need three international points in 3 different countries from 3 different judges to get the GCACE.
  • European Premier (or Continental Premier ): These cats are issued to obtain the title of " Grand -Europe Premior or" Gr.Continental - Premier " You need three international points in 3 different countries from 3 different judges. umvdas GCAPE to receive.
  • Grand Int. Champion: These cats are issued to obtain the title "European champion". They need either 9 international points in 3 different countries from 3 different judges and 11 international points in 2 different countries from 6 different judges to get the CACE.
  • Grand Int. Premier: These cats are issued to obtain the title of " Euro- Premier". They need three international points in 3 different countries from 3 different judges to get the CAPE.
  • Int. Champion: These cats are issued to obtain the title of " Grand Champion Int. ". They need either six international points in 3 different countries from 3 different judges or 8 international points in 2 different countries from 4 different judges to CAGCIB to erhalten.CAGCIB
  • Int. Premier: These cats are issued to obtain the title of " Grand Premier Int. ". They need three international points, in 2 different countries from 3 different judges to get the CAGPIB. CAGPIB
  • Champion class: These cats are issued to obtain the title of " Champion Int. ". They need three international points, in 2 different countries from 3 different judges at the CACIB to erhalten.CACIB
  • Premier class: These cats are issued to obtain the title " Premier Int. ". They need three international points, in 2 different countries from 3 different judges to get the CAPIB. CAPIB
  • Open class from 10 months: These cats are issued to obtain the title of " Champion". They need 3 international or national points of 3 different judges to get the CAC. CAC
  • Castrato from 10 months: These cats are issued to obtain the title " Premier". They need 3 international or national points of 3 different judges to get the CAP. CAP
  • Kittens 6-10 months: These cats are issued to obtain the title of Junior Champion. To do this they need 3 international or national points of 3 different judges to get the CACJ. CACJ
  • Young animals 3 - 6 Months
  • Kitten 10 weeks - 3 Months
  • Throw class: The class is throwing at the age of 10 weeks - 3 Months
  • Novice: Breed assignment: A cat may be issued only once in the Novice class. The signatures of two judges are required. The cat must be rated as " excellent" in order to be registered can.
  • Shade selection class ( Determinationsklasse ): Here you can leave determine the color, if you are not sure.
  • House cats can acquire the title of " Best Domestic Cat ".
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