DEPARTMENT 22 – DOGS /CATS

Superintendent

Linda Cook, (810) 385-7735  Email: wildcat@advnet.net

Premiums

A=$2.50; B=$1.50; C=$1.00

Judging

Wednesday, 10:00 a.m.

Location

Visitors’ Center

Objective

Gain knowledge about care, feeding, health management and proper handling of cats.

 

Fair Exhibit Requirements:

 

1. Cat must be owned by exhibitor or exhibitor’s family and in the exhibitor’s possession by April 1st of current year.

2. Exhibitor must train and care for their cat exhibit.

3. Exhibitors shall exhibit no more than one (1) cats/kittens.

4. Cats are required to be brought to the fair in a carrier suitable for the size of the cat on judging day.  Upon completion of judging, all cats will be removed from the county park. 

5. Rabies inoculations, feline panleukopenia (distemper), feline rhinotracheitis, calici and chlamydia psittaci are recommended.

6. All cats must have their nails clipped.  (A safety factor for exhibitor and judge)

7. Exhibitor attire should be neat and clean.

8. Noticeably pregnant or nursing cats, and kittens under four months of age are ineligible for show.

9. Female cats in season are eligible for show and should be kept in a carrier away from the show ring.

Cat Show Judging Guidelines

 

Cats & Kittens will be judged according to the following:

Condition of Cat/Kitten:

a. Eyes clear & moist

b. Ears free of parasites & dirt

c. Hair/coat not dull and patchy, free of tangles

d. Nails clipped or declawed.

e. Body build nice hefty feel, firm & weighty body, strong limbs, not deformed.

f. Personality relaxed, outgoing, friendly.

 

 

SECTIONS                                       CLASSES

SECTION 10 - SHOWMANSHIP

 

Showmanship Judging will be based on the following:

Questions & Answers, Proper Handling,

Class 01 Senior Showmanship 14 yrs. old. & over

Class 02 Junior Showmanship 12 & 13 yrs.

Class 03 Intermediate Showmanship 10 & 11 yrs.

Class 04 Young Showmanship 8 & 9 yrs.

    Grand/Reserve Champion Showmanship