CATS
All Cat Exhibitors: Required Poster Board (11 inches x 14 inches) with photograph (4 inch x 6 inch) of 4-H member and cat. Include name of member and cat, 4-H Club, Town, and County. May also include other photos (scanned photos OK), short story, or any other information about you and your cat. This poster will be put up in the Exhibit Hall during Fair. For Exhibition only, bring to cat show, will not be judged.
Cats should be free of fleas, ticks, ear mites, ring-worms, other parasites and infectious diseases. Cats are required to have current rabies, distemper, panleucopenia, rhino tracheitis, calici virus and feline leukemia vaccinations.
PROOF OF VACCINATIONS MUST BE SENT IN WITH ENTRY FORM PRIOR TO THE FAIR AND 4-H’ER MUST ALSO BRING PROOF OF VACCINATIONS WITH THEM TO THE CAT SHOW.
One of the following is required as proof of vaccination; a veterinary health certificate with a veterinarian’s signature or a vaccination printout or vaccination receipt from a vet clinic. Females in season, pregnant or nursing kittens will not be permitted at the show. Any cats showing signs of sickness will not be permitted at this show. If the cat is not declawed, the claws must be clipped.
THE SUPERINTENDENT WILL REFUSE ENTRY TO ANY CAT NOT MEETING THESE HEALTH REQUIREMENTS.
The entries in the 4-H Cat Show are not judged according to breed standards. Cats are judged on their own merit and not against each other.
Cats are to be taken home after judging
CAT SHOWMANSHIP
DEPARTMENT G - Section 970
Showmanship - Premium Schedule B
Exhibitors will be judged on handling of cat from cage to judge's table, knowledge of breed, age, type and date of immunizations, sex and general knowledge of cat. Sample showmanship routine and sample showmanship score sheet is available at the Extension Office. Judge may ask questions.
901. Junior Cat Showmanship (8-13)
903. Senior Cat Showmanship (14 and over)
Exhibitors are limited to maximum of four (4) cats, Entries can be a combination of classes 901, 902, 903 & 904, not to exceed 2 entries in a class.
CATS
DEPARTMENT G - Section 971
Individual - Premium Schedule A
Decorated Cage & Other - Premium Schedule A
CLASSES:
Longhair
901. Adult (9 months and over)
902. Kitten (4-8 months)
Shorthair
903. Adult (9 months and over)
904. Kitten (4-8 months)
Best Cat in Show and Best Kitten in Show will be selected from the top pets in the above classes.
Special Judges Awards will be presented. They may include: Best Senior Citizen (over 7 years of age), Most Expressive Eyes, Most Unusually Marked, Best Groomed, and Best Personality.
OTHER EXHIBITS
All other exhibits including constructed items and care and show kits must be ENTERED on the day of the cat show. Judging will take place following the Cat Show.
905. Constructed article - Suggested items include carriers, cat toys, litter box, maternity box, clawing posts, beds, etc. (copy of construction plan must be attached to item.)
906. Health Care Kit
907. Poster promotion 4-H and cats, cat health and welfare.
908. Scrapbook
905. Essay - suggested topics include care of cat, grooming, feeding, breeds, immunization, etc.
906. Decorated Carrier - Exhibitors are to provide their own carrier. The exhibitor will provide food, water and litter. Carriers will be judged for the availability of food, water, and litter as well as the creativity and neatness of the carrier decoration. 4-H’er may decorate as many carriers as desired, but premium will only be paid for one carrier.