Cat

CAT 

Department G 

Superintendent: Buffy Hourt-Allred 

Junior Superintendents: Aksel Lans 

CAT RULES AND GUIDELINES: 

  1. Number of Entries per Exhibitor: A 4-H Member is limited to 2 cats. The entries in the Dawes County Fair and State 4-H Cat Show are not judged according to breed standards. Exhibitors are automatically entered in the Showmanship at State but it is an option at the Dawes County Fair. Kittens must be at least 4 months old in order to be eligible to be shown.
  2. Showmanship: The showmanship score sheet includes the following point breakdown: Animal Evaluation (35 points); Cage Evaluation (25 points); Knowledge (40 points) for a total of 100 points. Companion animal judging sheet SF73 will be used.
  3. Maximum Length of showmanship presentations is less than five minutes. One (1) point for every 30 seconds over will be deducted for showmanship presentations exceeding time limit.  Exhibitors will be timed; the judges may or may not ask questions of the exhibitor at the close of the routine.
  4. Eligibility: Exhibitors must be currently enrolled in the 4-H Cat Project by June 15th of the current year. Cats must belong to the exhibitor or immediate family (family cat), or the exhibitor will be disqualified. Kittens under 4 months of age will not be accepted. If the judge decides to judge the cat in the cage, the cat will lose no points; however, the cat will not be eligible for a top cat award, and the showman will lose five points in the showmanship class.
  5. Housing: Cats must be brought in carriers and will remain in carriers except for when being judged. The exhibitor must provide food, water, cage bottom for the cat’s comfort, and a cage covering. This covering may be any form desired (i.e., towels, sheets, etc.). The simplicity or elaborateness of the covering WILL NOT add to or cause a deduction in the points awarded. Cages will be on the following criteria: Cleanliness and safety of environment (5); food, water availability (5); adequate space (5); Appropriate enrichment (toys, bedding) (5); Temperature control (5).
  6. Health: Cats should be free of fleas, ticks, ear mites, ringworm, any internal and external parasite, and/or infectious disease. If a cat exhibits signs of being contagious, it will be considered a danger to the other cats, and not be allowed to show.
  7. Vaccination Form: A Nebraska 4-H Certified Vaccination Form can be picked up at the Extension Office. It is the4-H member's responsibility to make sure all information is filled out and signed by a Certified Veterinarian. Completed form MUST be turned in to the Extension Office when pre-entering for the fair or no later than July 1st of the current year. Cats are required to be current on their vaccinations of Rabies, Distemper, Pan leucopenia, RhinoTracheitis, and CaliciVirus. Cats must either have a current feline leukemia vaccination or proof of a negative test within 180 days of the show. 4-H’ers vaccinating their own cats must provide proof by including a statement from their vet on the Vaccination Record Form or by including the vaccination labels on the form and having it signed by a parent. A rabies vaccination is federally mandated to be given by a Certified Veterinarian ONLY. This vaccination must be current and include a veterinarian signature on the Vaccination Record Form.
  8. Claws: If the cat is not declawed, the claws must be clipped. This will be a point of judging during the competition. No expectant or nursing mother cats may be entered in the show.
  9. Check-In and Show: Wednesday, July 22 cat check in at 7:30-8 a.m. Show will be at 8:30 a.m.
  10. All cats must be shown on a leash: Exhibitors will be judged on the handling of the cat from the cage to the judge’s table. 

DIVISION 690: CAT 

G690001. Senior Showmanship.  

G690002. Intermediate Showmanship.  

G690003. Junior Showmanship.  

G69000C. Clover Kid Showmanship. 

G690004. Long Hair Kitten (4 – 8 months)  

G690005. Long Hair Cat (over 8 months)  

G690006. Short Hair Kitten (4 – 8 months)  

G690007. Short Hair Cat (over 8 months) 

 

DIVISION 691: CAT – SPECIAL RECOGNITION AWARDS 

***Each exhibitor will be limited to 2 classes from this division***  

G691001. Best Senior Citizen (cats over 7 years of age) 

G691002. Most Spirited  

G691003. Most Expressive Eyes 

G691004. Most Unusually Marked  

G691005. Best Groomed 

G691006. Best Personality  

G691007. Acrobatics or Tricks  

G691008. Fashion – Costumes 

Dawes County Fair Book