BCF NPO recognizes all titles of all associations insofar as these have been obtained from recognized judges.
Beware! We do not accept double inspections in 1 day.
If your cat is spayed or neutered halfway through obtaining titles, he or she will need to start again from the Neutered class. For example, a cat that is European Champion and being helped,will not go to the European Premior class (CAGPE) but rather the Neutered Class (CAP).
Different judges mean that each point achieved in the same class will be marked by a different judge or signed by a different judge. If different, the number of different judges will be stated.
The registration fee is due as soon as BCF NPO has received the registration form, regardless of whether the registrant appears at the exhibition or not. Withdrawal of registrations and reimbursement of registration fees can only take place according to the rules stated under the point "Amendments". Payments are made exclusively by means of a transfer sent to the registrant or by electronic transfer stating the name of the exhibitor, which must take place at least one week before the show. Registrant is furthermore bound to pay the costs associated with any collection measures that may be taken against the registrant. Payment at the show itself is not possible.
You will receive a confirmation at the same time as the transfer. Check carefully for any inaccuracies and report them immediately to the registration desk. No amendments can be processed on the show day itself.
You will receive a confirmation at the same time as the transfer. Check carefully for any inaccuracies and report them immediately to the registration desk. No amendments can be processed on the show day itself.
All amendments must be communicated in writing or via email. Up to 2 weeks before the show, withdrawal or exchange of a cat or litter is permitted provided a payment of €7 administration costs is made per case. After that date, the full registration fee is owed.
A class change as a result of obtaining a title must be reported in writing to the registration agency no later than the Tuesday after it was obtained. Colour change, neutering and spaying will also result in a class change. No requests for class change will be handled at the show itself.
Registrants will be processed in order of receipt. Registration will close on the date that the maximum number of cats has been reached. Payment no later than 10 days after receipt of the transfer form. Cats can be changed up until the last Tuesday before the show. A € 7 administration fee will be charged per exchange. In the event of payment on the door, a 5 Euro administration cost will be charged on the amount due. All amendments must be reported in writing. No class changes will be accepted after the last Monday before the show. It is not permitted to allow cats who have already obtained 3 valid titles in a certain class to compete in the same class. (Exception: CAGCE -> 4 valid titles).
The veterinary inspection takes place from 07.00 or 07.15 to 09.00. A valid European passport must be presented for each cat, in order with all compulsory vaccinations (cat and cat flu, possibly rabies and chip for foreigners).
For the veterinary inspection you will be given a folder which contains, among other things, the cage cards. The cage cards belonging to the cats that you did not bring must be handed in at the entrance.
These must be stamped by the vet for each inspected cat or litter. At the venue entrance you will need to present the cage card for verification, after which the card must be visibly attached to the cage. The use of curtains is compulsory as is a rug for the bottom. Doors can be opened between double cages and sets of three. Partitions may not be removed. You will also need a drinking bowl and a litter box.
If you register your requirements in terms of positioning in time this will be given as much consideration as possible.
Anyone using cages other than designated ones without permission can be disqualified.
For the veterinary inspection you will be given a folder which contains, among other things, the cage cards. The cage cards belonging to the cats that you did not bring must be handed in at the entrance.
These must be stamped by the vet for each inspected cat or litter. At the venue entrance you will need to present the cage card for verification, after which the card must be visibly attached to the cage. The use of curtains is compulsory as is a rug for the bottom. Doors can be opened between double cages and sets of three. Partitions may not be removed. You will also need a drinking bowl and a litter box.
If you register your requirements in terms of positioning in time this will be given as much consideration as possible.
Anyone using cages other than designated ones without permission can be disqualified.
Every healthy cat, regardless of his pedigree, can, as long as he is no younger than 10 weeks, be admitted to the Belgian Cat Fanciers show on the day of the show, and he can compete for prizes and qualifications according to the rules and any special requirements, and be announced at the show.
No cat can be admitted to the show if he comes from a house where infectious disease or infection occurred less than three months before the show.
A visibly pregnant cat cannot be admitted. If this does happen, disqualification will follow.
Anyone who registers a cat for a show to which these rules apply is deemed by the mere fact of registration to comply with the show rules. All cats registered for the show must be in the show venue at the indicated time and stay here during the entire duration of the show. Exchanging animals, for whatever reason, will result in removal of the exhibitor from the show venue and complete disqualification.
It is forbidden to place cats in other cages than those assigned by the show committee.
Cats wearing collars or any other identifying mark will be disqualified. Any cat treated with artificial means, such as excessive use of powder, dye baths and the like, will be disqualified.
Mating in the show venue is strictly forbidden. Disciplinary measures will be taken against any exhibitor whose cats are involved. It is not permitted to sell cats using “for sale” signs. Damage to cages and cage bottoms can be recovered from the exhibitors. The partitions between the cages must not be removed.
The judges must place each cat individually on the table and inspect it. Any cat that can not be managed and kept quiet on the table by the judge will, in the worst case, be disqualified.
The results of the inspection will be publicly announced where possible.
At least one veterinarian will examine each cat before it can be put in the cage. Any cat that, in the veterinarian's opinion, is not well enough to participate in the show will have to be removed immediately from the show venue. Other cats from the same exhibitor may not be admitted to the show if the veterinarian deems this to be the case.
Exhibitors and visitors must abstain from passing any comment on displayed cats within earshot of the judge.
Protests against statements or conduct of employees or exhibitors must be submitted in writing to the show organization. This must be done during the show, or no later than seven days thereafter.
If necessary, the show committee may, in consultation with management, deviate from the rules of these regulations.
If an exhibitor does not comply with the instructions provided by the veterinarian or show employees, or misbehaves in another way, the show committee can order the immediate removal of the person in question from the show venue.
The organization can refuse registrations without giving any reason.
No animals other than cats should enter the show hall.
B.C.F. NPO is not responsible for:
- damage to persons, animals, materials and personal belongings of exhibitors and visitors, bought to and used during the show.
- the loss of animals, materials and personal belongings of exhibitors and visitors during the show.
- disease that cats could pick up at the show and the resulting costs, or loss or escape of cats.
- illness and injuries that exhibitors, escorts or visitors may incur on the show, and the resulting costs.
No cat can be admitted to the show if he comes from a house where infectious disease or infection occurred less than three months before the show.
A visibly pregnant cat cannot be admitted. If this does happen, disqualification will follow.
Anyone who registers a cat for a show to which these rules apply is deemed by the mere fact of registration to comply with the show rules. All cats registered for the show must be in the show venue at the indicated time and stay here during the entire duration of the show. Exchanging animals, for whatever reason, will result in removal of the exhibitor from the show venue and complete disqualification.
It is forbidden to place cats in other cages than those assigned by the show committee.
Cats wearing collars or any other identifying mark will be disqualified. Any cat treated with artificial means, such as excessive use of powder, dye baths and the like, will be disqualified.
Mating in the show venue is strictly forbidden. Disciplinary measures will be taken against any exhibitor whose cats are involved. It is not permitted to sell cats using “for sale” signs. Damage to cages and cage bottoms can be recovered from the exhibitors. The partitions between the cages must not be removed.
The judges must place each cat individually on the table and inspect it. Any cat that can not be managed and kept quiet on the table by the judge will, in the worst case, be disqualified.
The results of the inspection will be publicly announced where possible.
At least one veterinarian will examine each cat before it can be put in the cage. Any cat that, in the veterinarian's opinion, is not well enough to participate in the show will have to be removed immediately from the show venue. Other cats from the same exhibitor may not be admitted to the show if the veterinarian deems this to be the case.
Exhibitors and visitors must abstain from passing any comment on displayed cats within earshot of the judge.
Protests against statements or conduct of employees or exhibitors must be submitted in writing to the show organization. This must be done during the show, or no later than seven days thereafter.
If necessary, the show committee may, in consultation with management, deviate from the rules of these regulations.
If an exhibitor does not comply with the instructions provided by the veterinarian or show employees, or misbehaves in another way, the show committee can order the immediate removal of the person in question from the show venue.
The organization can refuse registrations without giving any reason.
No animals other than cats should enter the show hall.
B.C.F. NPO is not responsible for:
- damage to persons, animals, materials and personal belongings of exhibitors and visitors, bought to and used during the show.
- the loss of animals, materials and personal belongings of exhibitors and visitors during the show.
- disease that cats could pick up at the show and the resulting costs, or loss or escape of cats.
- illness and injuries that exhibitors, escorts or visitors may incur on the show, and the resulting costs.
Description of the different classes
Prior to the start of the inspections, several judges will assess in which breed/colour class the cat belongs. If it’s a recognized colour and/or breed, the cat is immediately transferred to the standard class.
For a litter with at least three kittens that are a minimum of 10 and a maximum of 14 weeks old. In this class the mother cat of the litter will not be inspected. Excellent 1 will be awarded to the highest qualified litter. In the case of a litter, the mother cat may have free entry and be non-competitive (if communicated early on in with regard to the veterinary inspection). If the mother cat has is to be inspected in her standard class, a separate form must be completed and a registration fee will be calculated.
For kittens that are a minimum of 10 and a maximum of 3 months old. Excellent 1 will be awarded to the highest qualified cat in a class. A Best Baby is chosen from the E1's in the various coat classes, and a Best over All Baby is chosen from the Best Babies.
For cats (including neuters) that are older than 13 weeks but less than six months on the day of the show. Excellent 1 will be awarded to the highest qualified cat in a class.
For cats (including neuters) that are older than 6 weeks but less than six months on the day of the show. Excellent 1 will be awarded to the highest qualified cat in a class.
For all cats that are at least nine months old on the day of the show and whose potential for champion status is recognized. The cats must not be neutered and spayed. The three CAC notes must have been obtained from different judges.
For all neutered or spayed cats that are at least nine months old on the day of the show and whose potential for premior status has been recognized. The three CAP notes must have been obtained from different judges.
For cats that possess the Champion title. The cats must not be neutered and spayed. The three CACIB notes must be obtained from two different judges in two different countries.
8bis.
Parallel system: four CACIB notes must be obtained from at least three different inspectors, not necessarily in different countries.
8bis.
Parallel system: four CACIB notes must be obtained from at least three different inspectors, not necessarily in different countries.
For cats that possess the premior title. The three CAPIB notes must be obtained from two different judges in two different countries.
9 bis.
Parallel system: four CAPIB notes must be obtained from at least three different inspectors, not necessarily in different countries.
9 bis.
Parallel system: four CAPIB notes must be obtained from at least three different inspectors, not necessarily in different countries.
For cats that possess the International Champion title. The cats must not be neutered or spayed. The three CAGCI notes must be obtained from three different judges in two different countries.
10 bis.
Parallel system: four CAGCI notes must be obtained from at least four different inspectors, not necessarily in different countries.
10 bis.
Parallel system: four CAGCI notes must be obtained from at least four different inspectors, not necessarily in different countries.
For cats that possess the International Premior title. The three CAGPI notes must be obtained from three different judges in two different countries.
11 bis.
Parallel system: four CAGPI notes must be obtained from at least four different inspectors, not necessarily in different countries.
11 bis.
Parallel system: four CAGPI notes must be obtained from at least four different inspectors, not necessarily in different countries.
For cats that possess the GRAND International Champion title. The cats must not be neutered and spayed. The three CACE notes must be obtained from three different judges in three different countries.
12bis.
Parallel system: four CACE notes must be obtained from at least four different inspectors, not necessarily in different countries.
12bis.
Parallel system: four CACE notes must be obtained from at least four different inspectors, not necessarily in different countries.
For cats that possess the Great International Premior title. The three CAPE notes must be obtained from three different judges in three different countries.
13bis.
Parallel system: four CACE notes must be obtained from at least four different inspectors, not necessarily in different countries.
13bis.
Parallel system: four CACE notes must be obtained from at least four different inspectors, not necessarily in different countries.
For cats that possess the European Champion title. The cats may not be neutered or spayed. The four CAGCE notes must be obtained from four different judges in four different countries.
14bis.
Parallel system: Five CAGCE notes must be obtained from at least four different inspectors, not necessarily in different countries.
14bis.
Parallel system: Five CAGCE notes must be obtained from at least four different inspectors, not necessarily in different countries.
For cats that possess the European Premior title. The four CAGPE notes must be obtained from three different judges in four different countries.
15bis.
Parallel system: Five CAGPE notes must be obtained from at least four different inspectors, not necessarily in different countries.
15bis.
Parallel system: Five CAGPE notes must be obtained from at least four different inspectors, not necessarily in different countries.
For cats that possess the Grand European Champion title. The cats may not be neutered or spayed. The three CACM notes must be obtained from three different judges in three different countries, of which 1 outside Europe.
16bis.
Parallel system: Five CACM notes must be obtained from at least four different inspectors, not necessarily in different countries.
16bis.
Parallel system: Five CACM notes must be obtained from at least four different inspectors, not necessarily in different countries.
For cats that possess the Grand European Premior title. The three CAPM notes must be obtained from three different judges in three different countries, of which 1 outside Europe.
17bis.
Parallel system: Five CAPM notes must be obtained from at least four different inspectors, not necessarily in different countries.
17bis.
Parallel system: Five CAPM notes must be obtained from at least four different inspectors, not necessarily in different countries.
Only for cats that possess the European Champion/Premior or Grand International Champion/Premior title. In this class, no. 1 will receive the "Best Honours Class" note, provided the judge awards the cat this. No colour distinction is made in this class.
However, a best honours class is chosen per hair type Longhair (Pers + Exotic) Medium hair and Shorthair. If there are only 1 or 2 cat (s) in a certain hair type, they will be combined with another one. <br />
However, a best honours class is chosen per hair type Longhair (Pers + Exotic) Medium hair and Shorthair. If there are only 1 or 2 cat (s) in a certain hair type, they will be combined with another one. <br />
All domestic cats that are inspected on the show will be assessed by a veterinarian or judge on physical condition and care. The best kept domestic cat will be chosen from these cats.
A prize that can be awarded to the best specimen of the same breed and the same coat colour. There must be at least 3 specimens of the same breed and the same coat colour at the show. Where there is an unreasonable amount of animals of the same breed and the same coat colour, it may be decided to divide the class into females and males or youth class and adult animals.
A price that can be awarded to an exceptional cat in a breed and coat colour class of which there are not enough specimens present at the show to qualify for a BIV
The judge can nominate one animal per class for the election of Best in Show from the best cats in the same coat class (Long Hair, Shorthair and Medium hair) and participation class of (3-6 months males, 3-6 months females, 6-9 months males, 6-9 months females, males, females, chestnut males and spayed males). The judges can select one animal per class from all of the nominations for Best in Show.
Of the chosen animals that have won Best in Show, one animal is voted Best of Best.
Of the chosen animals that have won Best of Best, one animal is voted Best over All.
A Best in Show is held for:
Of the chosen animals that have won Best in Show, one animal is voted Best of Best.
Of the chosen animals that have won Best of Best, one animal is voted Best over All.
A Best in Show is held for: