General Information:
- Cats are to be photo identified by June 15, with Exhibitor’s name, cat’s name, breed, age and sex, and vaccination records. If the cat’s vaccinations are due after this date, the vaccination record must be brought by July 1.
- Exhibitors may show 1 cat per class, up to 3 total animals.
- All cats are to be caged or on leash at all times and will be released after judging.
- Exhibitors are to furnish own cage. Cage and accessories are included in the Showmanship judging.
- Exhibitors are encouraged to bring their own carpet/mat to show on.
- Classes may be offered for cats of identifiable breeds, if five or more are entered.
- Cats must be at least 4 months old.
- All cats must be vaccinated for distemper and rabies. Any cat not vaccinated will not show.
- All cats must be vaccinated at least 2 weeks before the show. All vaccinations must have a veterinarian’s signature.
- Any sick or injured cat will not show (superintendent and judge will decide).
- Any abuse of cats on fairgrounds or in show ring will result in disqualification.
Division 690 – Cat
G690001 Sr. Cat Showmanship – age 14+, by January 1
G690002 Int. Cat Showmanship – age 11, 12, 13, by January 1
G690003 Jr. Cat Showmanship – age 9 and 10, by January 1
G690004 Novice Cat Showmanship – age 8, by January 1
G690005 Kitten (4-8 months)
G690006 Cat (over 8 months)
G690007 Senior Cat Class (for cats of 5 years of age and older)
G690008 Costume Class – will involve the cat dressed in a costume. At their option, the exhibitor may also dress in a costume and decorate their cat carrier. A decorated cat carrier may be displayed in the exhibit building during fair week. A short preparation time for the costume classes will be allowed during the cat show.