BCF NPO recognizes all titles of all associations insofar as these have been obtained from recognized judges.
For a first show, most people prefer something close to home. Most associations have a show calender on their webpage stating where and when the cat shows will be held. Once you have selected a show, go to the organising association’s website and check that the information is correct.
On the site you will undoubtedly also find a form to register via the Internet. This is the quickest and easiest way to register. Can’t find what you're looking for on the site, then please contact the association and ask them to send you the registration forms.
There are 3 “types” of cat shows:
- independent associations: these associations do not fall under umbrella organisations (BCF is an independent association).
- FIFe: umbrella organization, under which come Mundikat and Felikat for example
- CFA and TICA: American umbrella organisations
The course of the show (registration, inspections, prizes, titles, ...) differs between these 3 types, and titles and prizes are not always mutually accepted. Registration
On the site you will undoubtedly also find a form to register via the Internet. This is the quickest and easiest way to register. Can’t find what you're looking for on the site, then please contact the association and ask them to send you the registration forms.
There are 3 “types” of cat shows:
- independent associations: these associations do not fall under umbrella organisations (BCF is an independent association).
- FIFe: umbrella organization, under which come Mundikat and Felikat for example
- CFA and TICA: American umbrella organisations
The course of the show (registration, inspections, prizes, titles, ...) differs between these 3 types, and titles and prizes are not always mutually accepted. Registration
After registering you will receive confirmation with a map in which you can find the venue. Check this confirmation CAREFULLY. You may have made mistakes when registering and the registration office may have made mistakes when copying your details. Should you find a mistake please let us know IMMEDIATELY. Nobody minds updating details unless the inspection sets, cage cards and the inspection reports have already been printed and the catalogue is as good as finished. It’s a lot of extra work for the registration office. It’s not good when you realise something is wrong at the show itself. So always check your confirmation carefully.
If you don’t receive a confirmation, please contact the registration office. It may be that your registration has not been received and if you leave it too late the chances are that the venue will be fully booked.
If you don’t receive a confirmation, please contact the registration office. It may be that your registration has not been received and if you leave it too late the chances are that the venue will be fully booked.
A cage will be reserved for your cat. The dimensions may vary between associations, but in general they are 50 x 50 x 50 cm. Some exhibitors feel this is a little restrictive, particularly if they have more than one cat and request an additional cage (at an extra charge). This will need to be requested at registration.
Some exhibitors have their own cages. They can be used. They normally take up space of 2 cages, so you would have to pay for 2 cages.
There will be 3 or 4 cages on a stage. The partitions can normally be opened or closed.
For the cat you will need:
- vaccination booklet (with valid vaccinations!)
- transport cage (best covered in winter)
- your confirmation
- a drinking bowl and a food bowl
- cat food (as most cats do not like showing, bring dry food with you. Some cats won’t eat and canned food dries out)
- a litter tray. Given the dimensions of the cages (and the even smaller doors) a small model is needed.
- possibly cat litter (cat litter is available at most shows, but if this is not the case then you're in trouble)
- floor covering for the cage
- 2 curtains for the cage (due to potentially different sized exhibition cages, stretchy curtains are recommended)
- toiletries for the cat (depending on the breed, comb, brush, baby powder,...)
- kitchen roll (shit happens)
possibly
- battery operated fan (if it’s very hot)
- cloth for top of the cage(s)
- plastic shield for the front of the cage(s)
- a clothes peg (to keep the cage door open)
- decoration for the cage (photo album, advertising sign for your cattery, name cards, .........)
For yourself:
- reading material
- if you have a sweet tooth: cookies
- possibly something to drink and or eat (can also normally be purchased in or close to the venue)
Some exhibitors have their own cages. They can be used. They normally take up space of 2 cages, so you would have to pay for 2 cages.
There will be 3 or 4 cages on a stage. The partitions can normally be opened or closed.
For the cat you will need:
- vaccination booklet (with valid vaccinations!)
- transport cage (best covered in winter)
- your confirmation
- a drinking bowl and a food bowl
- cat food (as most cats do not like showing, bring dry food with you. Some cats won’t eat and canned food dries out)
- a litter tray. Given the dimensions of the cages (and the even smaller doors) a small model is needed.
- possibly cat litter (cat litter is available at most shows, but if this is not the case then you're in trouble)
- floor covering for the cage
- 2 curtains for the cage (due to potentially different sized exhibition cages, stretchy curtains are recommended)
- toiletries for the cat (depending on the breed, comb, brush, baby powder,...)
- kitchen roll (shit happens)
possibly
- battery operated fan (if it’s very hot)
- cloth for top of the cage(s)
- plastic shield for the front of the cage(s)
- a clothes peg (to keep the cage door open)
- decoration for the cage (photo album, advertising sign for your cattery, name cards, .........)
For yourself:
- reading material
- if you have a sweet tooth: cookies
- possibly something to drink and or eat (can also normally be purchased in or close to the venue)
Whether a cat is successful at a show or not depends on a number of things. For example, the cat must meet the breed standard as closely as possible. However your cat’s condition is also considered. Your cat will not be in peak show condition by bathing it 2 days before the show. Daily care, optimal health and proper nutrition are necessary for a healthy looking cat and a beautiful coat.
Depending on the breed that you are going to show, you can make them look even better by giving them a bath for example. Consult a (friendly) breeder of the same breed for advice.
Make sure in any case that the cat is clean (clean ears, white parts of the coat should be white, .....) and that the coat is not tangled.
Naturally, the cat must be free of parasites (fleas, ear mites, ...). Regular worming can also ensure a better condition.
At the show itself you’ll also need a brush (or for some breeds a chamois for example) to touch up the coat before the cat is judged. At the show
Depending on the breed that you are going to show, you can make them look even better by giving them a bath for example. Consult a (friendly) breeder of the same breed for advice.
Make sure in any case that the cat is clean (clean ears, white parts of the coat should be white, .....) and that the coat is not tangled.
Naturally, the cat must be free of parasites (fleas, ear mites, ...). Regular worming can also ensure a better condition.
At the show itself you’ll also need a brush (or for some breeds a chamois for example) to touch up the coat before the cat is judged. At the show
7 The show itself
Description of the different classes