How to Register Your Cat in a Show

If you're a cat breeder or simply just a cat lover, you may be interested in finding out if your cat is qualified to register in a show. However, for many even so-called cat show experts, a blue ribbon remains elusive, or worse, their cat is disqualified from the show. This is usually the result of the cat owner or trainer failing to observe the essential guidelines before attempting to even register the cat in a show. Read on to learn what you should know to register your cat in a show.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Find Out How to Register Your Cat in a Show

1. Take an honest assessment of your cat. If your cat is unusually fearful, withdrawn or anxious around people, she likely won't do well at a cat show.

2. Obtain a copy of the show rules from the cat association of your choice before you register your cat in a show. This is critical because different cat shows have different rules. For instance, the Cat Fancier's Association (CFA) does not permit you to register a cat that has been de-clawed in one of its shows, but The International Cat Association (TICA) does.

3. Locate the right cat association and the right cat show for your region and your cat. The Cat Fancier's Association publishes an extensive list (see Resources below).

4. Be aware at the time that you register your cat in a show that you'll both be required to make an appearance for 2 consecutive days. However, most cat shows take place on Saturdays and Sundays.

5. Find out the name and contact information of the entry clerk for the show you wish to register your cat in. This person can guide you through the forms you'll need, how to classify your cat and how to process the show registration.

Tips & Warnings

• Fees to register your cat in a show are usually reasonable. You can expect to pay anywhere from $25 to $50 for both show days per cat.
• More than one cat owner of a fearless and attentive cat has been dismayed by the cat's sudden unruly behavior at the cat show. Sometimes, you just can't tell how your cat will react to a show environment until you get her there.

Resources

• Find cat associations and cat shows through the Cat Fancier's Association

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on 1/5/2009 I've been interested in entering a couple of my cats in shows, and this has been very helpful.