What to Expect at a Cat Show

It is prudent to arrive at the showhall at least an hour before the announced start of judging hours. When you arrive, check in with the entry clerk, where you will receive a cage number and benching row designation. Then locate your cage and set it up as outlined previously; after that, check the judging schedule and locate each ring so that you won't be the cause of an embarrassing delay or possibly, completely missing judging of your cats class.

There is a lot of time spent between judging, when you can enjoy touring the show yourself, seeing all the different breeds and talking with their owners. It's always a good idea to ask your neighbor to watch after your cat when you're away from the benching cage. Do not hesitate to ask questions; if the exhibitors are not busy at the ring or grooming their cats, they will be happy to discuss their cats with you.

Text: Judith Scarbrough reprinted, in part, with permission from CATS Magazine, July 1982.