Prepare for a show

CFA Show Rules

CFA Show Rules cover all aspects of managing a cat show, exhibiting and judging. The requirements for entering and exhibiting at a show, detailed information on how to run a show and the specifics of judging are all included in this booklet as well as information on scoring and Regional/National Awards. It is strongly suggested that anyone showing their cat be familiar with the Show Rules.

The Show Rules may be purchased for a $5.00 fee. You can order the Show Rules online using a credit card, or by mail from:

Cat Fanciers' Association
P.O. Box 1005
Manasquan, NJ
08736-0805

Enter Your Cat in a Show
http://www.cfainc.org/articles/ready-set-show.html#enter

How to Complete a CFA Entry Form
http://www.cfainc.org/shows/entries.html

Transporting Your Cat to the Show
http://www.cfainc.org/articles/ready-set-show.html#transport

What to Expect at a Cat Show
http://www.cfainc.org/articles/ready-set-show.html#expect

What is a cat show?
www.cfainc.org/shows.html

What is required to enter my cat in a CFA show?
www.cfainc.org/articles/ready-set-show.html

Responsibilities of Exhibitors - from CFA Show Rules
www.cfainc.org/exhibitors/exhibitor-responsibilities.html

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Entry Forms, Show Catalogs and Judges Books

How do I complete a CFA entry form?
www.cfainc.org/shows/entries.html

Why is all this information needed about my cat?
www.cfainc.org/shows/entries.html

What does an entry look like in a show catalog?
www.cfainc.org/shows/entries.html

What is printed in the Judges' Book?
www.cfainc.org/shows/entries.html

Where can I find the schedule of upcoming shows and entry information?
www.cfainc.org/exhibitors/show-schedule.html

Where can I get a copy of the CFA Show Rules?
www.cfainc.org/exhibitors/new-exhibitors.html

Grooming Tips
www.cfainc.org/breeds/grooming/index.html

What is a "breed standard" and why is it necessary?
www.cfainc.org/breeds/standards/standards.html

Where can I find the standard for my breed?
www.cfainc.org/breeds/standards/standards-index.html

What is the size of cages at cat shows?
www.cfainc.org/shows/cages.html

How are the ribbons awarded?
www.cfainc.org/shows/ribbons.html

How does my cat win a title?
www.cfainc.org/shows/scoring.html

How do I score Grand Points
www.cfainc.org/shows/scoring.html

How can I find out how many Grand Points my cat has?
www.cfainc.org/shows/scoring.html

How do I score Regional/National Award Points
www.cfainc.org/shows/scoring.html

How do I determine which region my cat will be scored in?
www.cfainc.org/shows/scoring.html

How do I determine which region my cat will be scored in if I move during the show season
www.cfainc.org/shows/scoring.html

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A Beginner's Guide To Exhibiting at CFA Cat Shows
by Perri Mongan (HTML by Jean Marie Diaz)

•The Preliminaries •The Shows •Entering a Show •Checking In •The Judging •The Finals •Household Pet Competition •Homeward Bound •Show Hall Etiquette •Miscellaneous Observations

Read More: www.clock.org/off/showing.html

The FIFe show system in a nutshell
www.cs.jyu.fi/~vpt/FIFe-titles.html

Show Planning FAQ - Internet Cat Club
www.netcat.org/showguide/

CompuShow - A CFA's de facto standard Entry Clerking software
www.netcat.org/ecprgrev.html

Entry Clerking - The Nontechnical Aspects
www.netcat.org/ectech.html

Preparing for a stress free Cat Show
http://www.bengalcat.co.uk/breeding/prepare/index.htm

Your Show Cat in Training - Grooming Your Cat For A Show
Grooming for a a show
Grooming for long-haired cats
Grooming for short-haired cats
Ears, Eyes and Claws

Read All about it: http://www.hdw-inc.com/catshowsgrooming.htm#research

Prepare a cat that suffers car sickness for 4 hour drive (from answers.yahoo.com)

I am moving with my cat along, 4 hour drive and then 8 hour flight into Europe (unable to leave her at a shelter, I would never consider that). My cat gets very easily car sick, starts drooling abundantly and meows as if she is about to die. She handles surprisingly the flight very well, as she has done this before.

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The first thing I'd recommend is to take up her food at least 8 hours before leaving so it's less likely she'll suffer from stomach upset. Your vet can also give or tell you about medications that can calm their stomach (like Dramamine that works for humans that get carsick) or sedate them just enough to help your kitty on her ride.
Good luck to you both!

Is your cat show material?

Before deciding whether or not to show your household pet, there are three major points to consider: (1) the health and condition of your cat, (2) its temperament or personality and (3) its appearance. These are the things the judges will be looking for when he or she decides what cats will receive awards.

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