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Title:Meower Power is Valuing Differences
Notice:FELINE_V1 is moving 1/11/94 5pm PST to MISERY
Moderator:MISERY::VANZUYLEN_RO
Created:Sun Feb 09 1986
Last Modified:Tue Jan 11 1994
Last Successful Update:Fri Jun 06 1997
Number of topics:5089
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3512.0. "Cat Show Basics " by HAMBND::CHAVIS (Beat the system, unplug the computer) Wed Apr 11 1990 17:43

There is probally a note that already talks about this but I could find it.



We will be showing our cornish rex ,  REX at the show in boxboro this weekend.
It will be his and our first show.   Rex is a 7 month old red tabby rex.
Since the cut off for adult is 8 months he will make it by two weeks.   It
will be good practice for us if we decide to show him as a adult.   A couple
of questions regarding showing a cat.

1) Curtains - We were told that some sort of sheet was necessary for the 
cage.   Does this need to be anything special or can we cut up an old bed
sheet or a towel or something.   What size should it be?

2) Judging - are kittens of a particular breed judjed against other kittens
of a particular breed or against all kittens for example.   If he is the
only rex kitten,  how is he judjed,  against the standard for a rex or
what?.

3) Are ribbons won by a kitten worth anything as far as scoring for 
a championship?

4) Our registration fee included both days.   We can only show him on
saturday.    Is there any problem with not showing up on sunday?


Hope someone can help?

Ira and rex (tut, sphinx, puffer, and farroe)
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3512.1WR2FOR::CORDESBRO_JOset home/cat_max=infinityWed Apr 11 1990 18:0221
    Ira,
    
    Your entry form should list the cage size on it, so that you can
    figure out how much material you will need to cover the top, three
    sides, and the bottom of the cage for Rex.  If it isn't on the flyer,
    call the entry clerk and ask her for dimensions.  Cage sizes vary
    depending on what part of the country you are showing in.
     
    Kittens are judged against the written standard for the breed, and
    then against other kittens in their color class.  Kitten wins do
    not go towards championships.  All wins that are made in kitten
    class are separate from championship awards.
    
    If you cannot go on Sunday, that is okay.  At the end of the day,
    you should tell the master clerk that you will be absent the following
    day so that she can notify all the ring clerks.  That will save
    them from having to third call you to the rings, and then mark you
    absent.
    
    Jo
    
3512.2Digital Felines will be well represented!IAMOK::GERRYHome is where the Cat isWed Apr 11 1990 18:1216
    Ira,
    
    There will be several of us "Feliners" at the show this weekend, so I'm
    sure we will be able to help you and answer any questions that you
    might have.
    
    Usually a full size sheet will be enough to cover the size and bottom
    of the cage, or several large towels will work.  The cage size is
    usually 22 x 22 x 22 or 22 x 25 x 22.
    
    Also, you'll want to bring food and water, and maybe a toy or bed that
    Rex will be comfortable with.  Something that reminds him of home.
    
    Look for us there!
    cin
    
3512.3Bring stuff that makes you and kitty comfyCUPMK::TRACHMANExotic Babies are soooo CuteWed Apr 11 1990 18:4437
    Ira,
    
    Don't forget a towel to cover the top of the cage also, and some
    clothes pins to hold the sheet on.  You will need food and water
    DISHES for your baby - we mostly receive some samples of food, but
    you probably will want to bring what he is used to eating or a jar
    or two of baby food so his tummy won't blow up afer he eats.
    
    Also bring comfortable walking shoes, maybe a sweater for yourself,
    things to eat and drink for yourself (show hall food is sometimes
    costly and sometimes not very good), lots of reading material (we
    sometimes have long waits in between rings), your baby's favorite
    toys (small) or you can do lots of shopping at the show hall, I'm
    sure lots of vendors will be present.  The show committee usually
    provides litter boxes and litter.  If they don't, you can get one
    for $2.00 from a vendor.  I used to bring my own, but don't anymore.
    I would remind you to bring your grooming tools, but I have a feeling
    (cause I own a Rex, or shall I say a Rex owns me and my soul) that you
    won't need much for grooming!!  Sorry to run on, but I like to be
    comfy at shows cause we spend so many hours there.
    
    E.T.
    
    There will be a bunch of us there - check the end-of-row signs with
    the last names on them.  Look for the following last names:
    
    Name       Breed
    
    Gerry - Exotic Shorthair
    Trachman - Exotic Shorthair
    Kagno    - Birman
    Detreich or Detreich-Cunniff (sp? sorry Nancy) - Scottish Fold Kitten
    Jenkins (? not sure if Nancy is going) - Birman
    Sobek - Birman
    
    Or, go to the person with the microphone and ask to have one of us
    paged and we will come over and help you set up.
3512.4Thanks....another couple of questions HAMBND::CHAVISBeat the system, unplug the computerWed Apr 11 1990 18:4415
Thanks so far for the help

a couple of more questions


Does there need to be any kind of sign on the cage...such as the cats name.

Would we be required to stay the whole day if our the judging ends for
the kitten early on?

Ohterwise were all set to go.

Look for rex the red tabby rex and see you all there.

ira
3512.5Ask away!CUPMK::TRACHMANExotic Babies are soooo CuteWed Apr 11 1990 18:4814
    Ira,
    
    You don't have to put a sign on your cage unless you wish to.
    Basically, you can decorate your cage with pretty much anything
    you would like to use.
    
    If you finish early, procedure is to ask permission of the
    show manager to leave before the advertised closing time,
    which is "usually" 5 pm (sometimes 4 pm on Sundays).
    
    As to your other question, your Rex kitten will be judged with
    the other Rex kittens, if there are any, if not, he will be judged
    against the Rex breed standard, which he would be if there WERE other
    Rex kittens there.
3512.6Guess Im all set.HAMBND::CHAVISBeat the system, unplug the computerWed Apr 11 1990 18:588
Thanks for all the replies.

I look forward to the show.   We will be there under the name Benzakein (My
wifes maden name).  Cats name is Jaris-Rex (sounds like a prehistoric 
creature!). Ill try to clip my Dec_feliners badge onto the cage for easy id.

See you all there.
Ira
3512.7This is why I LOVE kitten class!IAMOK::GERRYHome is where the Cat isWed Apr 11 1990 19:1311
    Elaine,
    
    Remember, with kittens it's different.
    
    When the kittens have completed judging and finals are complete, even
    if it's noon, you can go home without permission from the Show Manager. 
    Cats in any other class must stay till the advertised closing or get
    permission to leave.
    
    cin...who's showing a kitten and often gets to leave early!
    
3512.8I should say this, just in case!IAMOK::GERRYHome is where the Cat isWed Apr 11 1990 19:148
    Oh yeah, another thing Ira,
    
    
    Remember that Rex will be judged 4 times....so don't go home after the
    first judging!  ;-)
    
    cin
    
3512.9That's a deal !!CUPMK::TRACHMANExotic Babies are soooo CuteWed Apr 11 1990 19:546
    Ah, I didn't know that - you bum!  Hmm.  I'd better get a kitten
    soon.  Lily, are you listening ???
    
    5 Shorthair Baby Girls, please  !!!
    
    
3512.10I don't hang around if I don't have to!!FSHQA1::RKAGNOA Cat Makes a Purrfect FriendWed Apr 11 1990 19:5813
    Cin, do they really know if you have left early?  I mean, lots of
    times I know for sure my cat will not get into the finals so I go.
    This weekend, Murdock will be an open in premiership.  Once he is
    done being judged and hopefully gets his winners ribbons, I don't
    expect him to final, especially as an open and and especially at
    a campaigners show.  I just might leave once the preliminary judgings
    are through.
    
    So, my question is, will anyone *really* know we are gone?
    
    --Roberta
    
3512.11Can I touch the cats?WEFXEM::COTEI smell a wumpus...Wed Apr 11 1990 20:106
    I have a question regarding cat shows...
    
    
    How can you tell which folks are from DEC?
    
    Edd
3512.12Just be careful!IAMOK::GERRYHome is where the Cat isWed Apr 11 1990 20:1214
    If you make a final, and have left without the permission of the show
    manager, all wins for that show can be "voided".
    
    So, if your going to leave early, and your not going to ask permission,
    be damn sure your not going to be called anywhere.  
    
    Also, on a 2 day show, they will sometimes change the judging schedule
    around.  (depends on the type of show mostly)  Anyway, this weekend, I
    was scheduled for 3 rings on Saturday, and 3 rings on Sunday.  But,
    they had a schedule change, and I ended up in 4 rings on Saturday.  If
    I had left early, I may have missed that extra ring.  
    
    cin
    
3512.13Don't touch my cat! ;-)IAMOK::GERRYHome is where the Cat isWed Apr 11 1990 20:3111
    Ed, 
    
    Look for the DEC Feliner badges.  I usually attach mine to my cage, I
    guess maybe I figure people are really coming to meet my cat, not me! 
    ;-)
    
    If you can find one of us, you'll probably find all of us...
    
    Looking forward to matching more names with faces!
    cin
    
3512.14Vanessa is too shy...KOOZEE::PAULHUSChris @ MLO6B-2/T13 dtn 223-6871Thu Apr 12 1990 15:344
    	pardon my ignorance, but are spectators encouraged?  Is there an
    
    entry fee for spectators? - Chris, who has never been to a cat show but 
    				lives about 4 miles from Box. Sher.
3512.15Spectators pay at the doorFSHQA1::RKAGNOA Cat Makes a Purrfect FriendThu Apr 12 1990 15:556
    Yup, entry fees for spectators run about $3 to $5, depending on
    the show.
    
    Lots of fun once you get inside!!  There'll be lots of Maine Coons
    there to look at too, Chris.
    
3512.16Only 3 or 4...WEFXEM::COTEA friendly stranger in a black sedan...Thu Apr 12 1990 16:033
    What about cameras?
    
    Edd
3512.17EN::TRACHMANExotic Babies are soooo CuteThu Apr 12 1990 17:1510
    Roberta, if they like your cat, Open or not, if he takes a Best of
    Breed, he could final.  Maybe Premiership is different, but it's
    show courtesy to ask permission of leave.  Permission is almost
    always granted.
    
    Edd, no, ya can't touch the cats, unless the onwers let ya.  Also,
    check the end of rows signs with the last names on them to find
    Feliner's - or look for flat faced cats!
    
    E.T.
3512.18WR2FOR::CORDESBRO_JOset home/cat_max=infinityThu Apr 12 1990 17:2519
    Roberta, Westie finaled three times in Allbreed rings when he was
    an open, so don't get into too big of a hurry to leave!!  This weekend,
    a bluepoint Birman open in premiership finalled in two out of four
    rings, stranger things have happened.
    
    The reason that they don't want to let the exhibitors leave is that
    the spectators have to pay to get in to see the cats.  Once one
    person starts packing up to leave, they usually start a chain reaction
    and everyone starts packing up.  That leaves lots of empty cages
    for the spectators to pay to see.  Anyway, clubs need the income
    that the get from the gate, so I like to make sure that they get
    it.  In our area, they will not grant permission for anyone to leave
    early unless they are a kitten entry.
    
    Our local Birman club fines any Birman who is called to a final
    and isn't there to receive the win!  That virtually eliminated the
    problem of the Birman folk leaving early from the showhall. :^)
    
    Jo
3512.19CRUISE::NDCPutiput Scottish Folds - DTN: 297-2313Thu Apr 12 1990 17:5919
    re: specators and cameras _ Spectators are more than welcome at the
    shows. You'll find that some of the exhibitors *L*O*V*E* to talk to
    folks about their cats (like me!) and others prefer to be left alone.
    its always nice to ask to take a picture, but not necessary.  If
    you are going to take pictures of the judges, I think I'd ask the
    ring clerk if its ok.  Never talk directly to the judge.  Also, stay
    out of the judging rings.  The only folks allowed there are the
    judges, ring clerks and exhibitors carrying cats to and from.
    Also, RULE #1 NEVER NEVER NEVER TOUCH A CAT WITHOUT PERMISSION.
    Its not so much that folks are afraid you'll get bitten, but rather
    that you could transmit disease from one cat to many others.  As
    anyone with a multi-cat household knows, this could be a disaster.
    
    And if you want to page me, tell them to call Nancy DC or look
    for Diettrich-Cunniff
        Diettrich
    or  Cunniff on the end of the row.  With a name like mine, I never
    know what to expect.  :-)  See you there.
    
3512.20She'll pay the $5...WEFXEM::COTEA friendly stranger in a black sedan...Thu Apr 12 1990 18:345
    Can aja come as a spectator???
    
    ;^)
    
    Edd
3512.21NOPE...AIMHI::MCCURDYThu Apr 12 1990 19:578
    Edd, I think what you mean is that YOU will pay the 5.00...
        If HRH ever got wind that a feline was offering to pay for
    any expenses ,there could be a major feline uprising..according
    to HRH(and her "atty Argus J. Pussycat ESQ.) all monetary
    expenditures are the sole responsibiblity of the kitty
    parent(s). tee-hee
    Kate