A cat show is a judged event where the owners of cats compete to win titles in various cat registering organizations by entering their cats to be judged after a breed standard. Both pedigreed and companion (or moggy) cats are admissible, although the rules differ from organization to organization. Cats are compared to a breed standard, and the owners of those judged to be closest to it are awarded a prize. Moggys are judged based on their temperament. Often, at the end of the year, all of the points accrued at various shows are added up and more national and regional titles are awarded.
19-482: The Australian Cat Federation ( ACF ) is an Australian organisation created in 1972. Its goal is to better the breeding of cats, to recognise new breeds, and to keep standards and rules regarding competitions. The association was created in 1972 under the name Australian National Cat Federation. The first ANCF cat show was organised in 1973 in Adelaide. The ANCF created its bimonthly publication National Cat in
38-483: A number of simultaneous cat shows running at the same time within the same place. Depending on the size of the show, there are anywhere from 4 to 12 "rings" (or miniature shows) which generally run one to two days in length. Each "ring" has its own judge who independently scores cats and awards the top 10 places (or top 15 depending on the size of the show). Rings are of two kinds: Points are awarded to cats based multiple of their placement within each ring combined with
57-436: A number of simultaneous cat shows running at the same time within the same place. Depending on the size of the show, there are anywhere from 4 to 12 "rings" (or miniature shows) which generally run 1 to 2 days in length. Each "ring" has its own judge who independently scores cats and awards the top 10 places (or top 15 depending on the size of the show). Rings are of two kinds: Points are awarded to cats based on percentages of
76-527: Is assigned to a judge, who gives a written report to the owner. Each judge may nominate a cat to the final judging, when all judges examine the finalists, and the final rewards are given by voting of the judges. The Supreme Cat Show is held each October at the National Exhibition Centre , Birmingham, England. In the US, each judge has a separate ring with cages. The cats are brought up to
95-673: The cat fancy . In 1895, the cat show in the United States became the first event to be held at Madison Square Garden in New York City , featuring more than 160 cats of selective breeding types. The CFA International Cat Show held its first cat show competition in 1994, and since that time, tomcats have won the "Best in Show" 17 of the 26 times. Today it regards the event as the Rolls-Royce of international cat shows, being
114-687: The " Rolls-Royce of cat shows", the largest of its kind in the U.S.. Despite being cancelled in 2007 and 2010, the CFA International made a comeback in 2011 as the CFA World Show in Indianapolis, Indiana and has boasted renewed entries and interest since its re-branding and the acquisition of corporate sponsorships. In 2015, the show's name was restored to the CFA International Cat Show. Other activities of
133-696: The ACF began to distance itself from the FIFé, and would not return until 1988. 1986 also saw an important modification in the Exotic Shorthair standard. In 1991, the ACF recognised the Ragdoll . The 1993 cat show saw the introduction of the Australian method of judging, in which the judges move to the cats' boxes, rather than the other way around (known as Australian open-style judging). The Turkish Van and
152-865: The Australian Mist (under the name spotted mist ) were recognised in the same year. The Cymric was recognised in 1995. The Japanese Bobtail , the long-haired Scottish Fold , the Singapura , the Tonkinese and the Bengal were recognised in 1997, and the Sphynx , the Burmilla and the Ocicat in 1999. In 2001, the ACF hosted the annual meeting of the World Cat Congress (WCC) and registered
171-546: The CFA include setting breed standards and offering breeding guidelines, training show judges, promoting and inspecting catteries, supporting and publicizing research on cat health issues, influencing legislative issues, providing disaster relief and breed rescue programs, publishing books and magazines and informing the general public on topics relating to cats. While no two shows are identical, CFA cat shows follow certain procedures and guidelines: A CFA cat show actually consists of
190-400: The CFA is Richard Mastin. By alphabetical order according to breed division: The CFA offers a number of services to catteries , purebred feline owners, and the general public. One service the CFA offers is certified pedigree lists for registered cats. Registered cat pedigrees going back from three to six generations are available. Breeding catteries register their cattery name following
209-415: The CFA naming standards. Certificates are awarded to Catteries of Excellence that meet strict health codes for the cats and their environment. As of this writing, 40 catteries meet these requirements. Riversiderags is the only Ragdoll cattery at present to make this award from both TICA and CFA. PaJean Cattery, an iconic cattery devoted to Persian cats, has produced the most long-haired Grand Champions in
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#1732787265703228-473: The first Selkirk Rex cats. Since the creation of the association, many arguments have been made for the creation of a common breeding registry with the other Australian feline association, Coordinating Cat Council of Australia (CCCA). Cat show The first cat show was inaugurated in 1871 by Harrison Weir and took place in the Crystal Palace . His visit to London accompanied the birth of
247-649: The judge, who removes each cat in turn and then replaces them when they are done. Spectators, including the owners of the cats, are present and in the audience. The cats' owners are given a number for each cat and are responsible for getting them to the ring when they are called. The US Cat Fanciers' Association (CFA) is the world's largest registry of pedigreed cats and the predominant pedigreed cat registering association in North America. While no two shows are identical, CFA cat shows follow certain procedures and guidelines: A CFA cat show actually consists of
266-598: The judging, as the judges talk to them about the cats. Some popular events that hosts cat shows include the annual Sydney Royal Easter Show held at Sydney's Olympic Park , and the Cat Lovers Show, held in Melbourne and Sydney. In Europe, many times the cats are judged in a so-called traditional style. Traditional judging is often combined with ring style judging, so a cat show may consist of several rings plus traditional judging. With traditional judging, each cat
285-434: The largest exhibition of its type in the United States. In Australia, the shows can be either "closed style" or "open style" judging. In closed shows, the cats are placed in undecorated cages with white curtains and a bed. The owners must then leave the hall. The judges for each ring will examine each animal in turn and decide on awards. Then the owner may return. In open style, the owners and other spectators may stay to watch
304-518: The number of cats that the cat has "beaten" in the ring. Cat Fanciers%27 Association The Cat Fanciers' Association ( CFA ) was established in the United States in 1906. The CFA is currently the world's largest registry of pedigreed cats . Originally headquartered in Manasquan, New Jersey , the CFA moved to Alliance, Ohio in 2010. The association's stated mission is preserving and promoting pedigreed breeds of cats while also enhancing
323-649: The same year, though its first issue would not appear until 1977. The association took its current name Australian Cat Federation in 1975. In 1982, the association recognised the Somali cat , as well as the lilac and chocolate colours of the Persian cat . In 1984, the AFC adopted the standards set by the Fédération Internationale Féline (FIFé). The Balinese cat was recognised in 1985. In 1986,
342-598: The well-being of all cats. CFA's first licensed cat shows were held in Buffalo, New York and Detroit, Michigan in 1906. The association today has a known presence in Europe, China, and Japan along with its well-established activity in the United States and Canada. In 2022, CFA recognized 42 breeds for its Championship Class and three in its non-competitive classes (the Khao Manee, Lykoi, and Toybob). The current president of
361-630: The world, 2nd in the world for both long hair and short hairs combined, and the most Cat of the Year honors. The cattery was founded by Pamela Bassett and her mother, the late Jean Bassett. CFA recognizes 42 pedigreed breeds for showing in the Championship Class and three breeds as Miscellaneous (this became effective with the 2016-17 show season). Since 1994, the CFA has hosted the CFA International Cat Show , described as
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