Southern Alberta Calgary Cat Fanciers This directory and advertising supplement has been published to: • provide informative information on the various breeds in order to assist the general public when selecting that new ‘furry friend’ • furnish a ready reference for Pet Specialty shops and Veterinary clinics when queried about the different breeds and their availability in our immediate area • make available a ready guide on how to select your new family member and how to care for your new kitten • alert the public on upcoming cat shows, along with information on what to expect when you get there in order to make the show a more enjoyable experience The breed information has been assembled from a number of areas which include “The Legacy of the Cat” by Gloria Stephens, “Eyewitness Handbooks - Cats” by David Alderton and the “TICA Breed Standards”. As well, much information was obtained on the Internet. We would like to thank our advertisers and the many breeders who have shown an interest by participating in this issue - without this participation we could not take on this project. This Guide was compiled by the members of the Southern Alberta Calgary Cat Fanciers . www.calgarycatshow.com Page 1 www.CalgaryCatShow.com Southern Alberta Calgary Cat Fanciers What is happening in the Show Hall The show hall is organized into three main areas : 1. Vendors area. This is arranged around the outside walls of the arena and at the edge of the benching areas. Vendors offering all things “cat” are at the show. They have a wide selection of beds, scratching posts, pet food, handcrafted cat toys, etc. for purchase. Feel free to stop and ask questions about the products. 2. Benching Area This area is the rows of decorated shelters and cages in the middle of the arena. The exhibitors display their cats here when they are not being judged. These shelters and cages are the cats’ “home” while at the show. 3. Judging rings . Also located along the outside of the benching area. This is where the judges evaluate the championship cats, kittens, alters and household pets. There are chairs in front of the judging tables and spectators are welcome to sit and watch judges handle the cats. Questions are welcome in the “final” rings when judges are describing the merits of the cats and awarding the plaques, but would be distracting during the actual judging process. The best guide: If the judge is concentrating and not saying anything, everyone else should remain quiet. Purr ‘n Learn Booth This booth hosted by club member, Wendy Huppe, has free information pamphlets. Wendy will answer questions on behavior and demonstrate cat care, including nail clipping and tooth brushing. All questions are welcome. What the “numbers” mean. Numbers on cards in the Benching Area and Judges rings indicate the cats’ classification. Numbers on pink cards are for females and blue cards are for males 1 - 50 Long hair pedigreed kittens (age 4 months up to 8 months) 51- 99 Short hair pedigreed kittens (age 4 months up to 8 months) 101 – 199 Longhair cats. These pedigreed cats are able to breed; they have not been neutered 201 - 299 Short hair cats. These pedigreed cats are able to breed; they have not been neutered 301 – 350 Longhair alters. These pedigreed cats have been neutered or spayed 351 – 399 Shorthair alters. These pedigreed cats have been neutered or spayed 401 – 451 Longhair Household Pets. 451 – 499 Shorthair Household Pets Please remind your children to walk quietly and speak with indoor voices in the show hall. Running and loud noises frighten the cats. Ask permission before touching any cats – hands can spread disease. Page 2 www.CalgaryCatShow.com Southern Alberta Calgary Cat Fanciers TABLE OF CONTENTS WHAT IS A CAT SHOW? The show consists of individual judging rings and WHAT IS A CAT SHOW ALL ABOUT….....................3 the cats entered in the show. Each judging ring SPECTATORS...............................................................5 consists of a judge, one or more clerks, and one or THE HOUSEHOLD PET IN TICA..............................7 more stewards. The clerks keep track of the BUYING A PUREBRED KITTEN...............................8 FIRST WEEKS WITH A NEW KITTEN .....................9 judge’s decisions and the stewards clean the cages BREEDS ...................................................................... 10 after each cat is judged. This show is governed by Abyssinians /Somalis ................................................10 the rules set forth by The International Cat American Shorthair/American Wirehair ..................10 Association (TICA). TICA is a genetic registry, Balinese/Siamese/Oriental Shorthair (OSH)/ recognizing hundreds of different colors and Oriental Longhair (OLH) ..........................................11 patterns. Bengal .........................................................................12 Birman ........................................................................13 British Shorthair / British Longhair .........................14 CLASSIFICATIONS: Burmese ......................................................................15 Cats are classified as Kittens, Adults, Alters Chartreux ....................................................................15 (spayed or neutered purebreds), Household Pet Cornish Rex ................................................................15 Kittens, Household Pet Adults, Preliminary New Devon Rex ..................................................................16 Breed, Advanced New Breed, and New Traits. Donskoy ......................................................................16 Egyptian Mau .............................................................16 Kittens must be 4 to 8 calendar months of age and Exotic Shorthair .........................................................17 adults must be 8 calendar months of age on the Himalayan ..................................................................17 opening day of the show. The show committee Havana ........................................................................18 may permit cats or kittens 3 months of age or Korat ...........................................................................18 older to be entered for exhibition and sale. LaPerm .......................................................................18 Maine Coon ................................................................19 PEDIGREED CATS: Manx/ Cymric ............................................................19 Norwegian Forest Cat ................................................20 Each pedigreed cat has a Standard of Perfection. Ocicat ..........................................................................20 The judge must evaluate each cat, placing awards Persian ........................................................................20 based on which cats best represent their own Pixiebob ......................................................................21 Standard. Points awarded in the judging rings are Peterbald .....................................................................22 used to gain titles and awards with TICA. Ragdoll ........................................................................22 Russian Blue ...............................................................23 HOUSEHOLD PETS (HHP): Savannah .....................................................................23 Scottish Fold ...............................................................24 TICA welcomes Household Pet exhibitors. Selkirk Rex ..................................................................24 HHP's are judged primarily on body condition, Siberian .......................................................................24 beauty, grooming, and show presence. Beauty is Singapura ....................................................................25 in the eye of the beholder, and colors or patterns Sphynx ........................................................................25 are often a whim of Mother Nature. HHP's have Tonkinese ...................................................................25 their own unique titles and awards, which are Toyger .........................................................................26 Turkish Angora ..........................................................26 comparable to pedigreed cats. Turkish Van ................................................................26 Household Pets ..........................................................27 ALL ENTRIES: SPAYING AND NEUTERING...................................28 The claws of each cat must be clipped prior to HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES&POISONOUS benching in the show. Failure to do so may PLANTS.......................................................................29 subject the cat to disqualification. Cats or kittens that are obviously pregnant are ineligible for competition. Cats that have been declawed shall not be penalized. A cat not having all physical properties, such as eyes, ears, legs, tail (except as specified in breed standards), are ineligible for entry except in the alter classes or household pet classes. HOW TO ENTER A SHOW: What is a Cat Show all about? Obtain a "show flyer" and entry form from the cat club hosting the show by contacting the show's Page 3 www.CalgaryCatShow.com Southern Alberta Calgary Cat Fanciers entry clerk. The Show Management provides a Best of Division (BOD): From the BOC winners, singe-benching cage for each cat entered. Double the judge will select the best, second best, and cages and grooming spaces