STANDARD

What is standard? This is a perfect description of this breed of animal, this, how it should be. Describes in detail the type of animal, skeleton, head shape, eye, Ear, wool texture, colors. Be sure to specify points - ie. statistical significance of this for the exterior of the breed. The standard also has drawbacks, which are typical for this breed.

Standards starts "list of common defects for all breeds of cats'. What is sin, and that - the lack of? Vice can be called a strong deviation from the standard of the breed, as well as physical deficiencies (as congenital, and acquired). The main defects are defects in the skeleton (fractures of the tail, chest deformation, etc.), vices color (white spots in the main color, White fingers Siamese), eye defects (permanent squint, volvulus century, eye color, not compliant with, blotches of different color, ring eye color, etc.). These defects make it impossible to use the animal breeding. The disadvantages - a slight deviation from the standard (for the British, for example, non-circular eyes; for Siam - round; for angora - excessive undercoat; for the British - undeveloped undercoat etc.)

Exhibition - the comparison and selection of the best animal. Therefore, the need for the breed standard, as the standard, sample, exactly what should be the ideal cat of this breed. Expert compares each cat with the standard and puts points. For example:

Point score for the British breed

The expert examines a cat.

Result: this cat won 80 points and is assessed very good.

'Excellent' - least 88 points

"Very good" - least 76 points

"Good" - 61 point

"Disqualification" - Tribal vices, disease, aggressiveness

Breeding

Breeding - This selection work, which is a purebred (agricultural or domestic, decorative) based on the standards for this breed. But breeding - it's not just the pairing of animals of this breed and produce offspring. To maintain the breeding animals are selected: exhibitions, breeding show, broods and other husbandry activities are choosing the best animals, that best meet the standard for the breed. They will be used in the breeding, they will be the choice of the manufacturer, in matching, etc.. The best animals will rock samples, get the titles and ranks, which will be included in their documents about the origin (pedigrees). But the exhibition is not only choosing the best, but note the animals, not suitable for breeding (with defects). Such animals may be disqualified or can get very low scores ("Very good", "Good"). Thus, at exhibitions is a selection of the best - to continue the breed, to improve the type, and cull animals with defects and defects. That is why animals, which are not offered on tribal exhibitions, can not be used for breeding.

Add, that pedigree breeding has in mind competent selection pairs, with regard to their origin, color, exterior, etc.. The cat and the cat must have the necessary documents about the origin, evaluation shows. Head of Section or club records all data on the animals in the stud book, Kittens, born to pedigreed cats, registered in the club, examined by experts, they issued documents.

Why Exhibition

So, we found, there are standards for the breed, that to participate in breeding cats must undergo screening at trade shows. So, show it:

zootechnik event for the selection and recruitment of animals, suitable for breeding

promoting humane and civilized attitude to cats, as part of nature

Advertise breeds, colors, Manufacturers

cultural event, aesthetic education

How are the cat show

Anyone wishing to take part in an exhibition of cats must submit a preliminary application to the exhibition. The cat should have all the necessary vaccinations and vetspravki. For applications compiled catalog, where cats are recorded in a specific order - by species, color and exhibition classes. Each cat is given a certain number, under which it will participate in the judging. This number will be provided on the cage, in the diploma and score sheets. Cats on display are placed in special cells, on the cell strengthens show room. Each expert has a list of cats, he should sue - so-called. consolidated report. It contains only the information, that the expert has the right to know about the cat - the number of, breed, color, Exhibition Class date of birth, floor. Judging should be anonymous: the judge may not know the nickname cats, Owner, its origin. The assistant referee - Steward. He is dressed in a white robe, and calls on the expertise of cats and helps them see the judge. The judge has on every Coke separate scorecard, in which he makes the description of articles cats: body, head, wool, etc.. Then, the evaluation sheet provided to the Secretariat, attached to the diploma, which indicate the name of the cat, owner id. Data. Estimates fit in diploma, and after the exhibition breeder gets cum scorecard.

The division into classes.

Designation of titles (certificates)

САС - Candidate in Champion -Candidate in Champion

CACIB – Candidate a Champion International Beauty – Candidate a Champion International Beauty

CAGCIB - Candidate a Grand Champion International Beauty – Candidate a Grand Champion International Beauty

CACE - Candidate for Champion Europe - Candidate for Champion Europe

CAGCE - Candidate a Grand Champion Europe – Candidate a Grand Champion Europe

БИС – Бэст ин Шоу, the final competition, which nominated (nominate) of the breed groups.

Domestic cats are competing in the class "domestic cat", receive the balance of "domestic cat I», "Domestic cat II», etc., nominated for the competition "Best pet cat show".

Neutered cats (with pedigrees) participate in the relevant classes, for adult cats with the replacement of the term "Champion" (Champion) the «Premior» (Premior) - CAP - Candidate for Premior и т.п. Nominated for the competition "Best Alter Exhibition".

What are the show

Exhibition Advertising pass the examination without cats, without compare and select the best. It's just showing animals, advertising cats of various breeds. National Exhibition - With the participation of experts of national category, open class at Sassari. International exhibition - With the participation of world-class experts, All titles awarded.

How to become an expert.

The expert examines a cat at the show and puts her assessment. In order to become an expert, need to be trained:

10 time to work on the show steward

pass the exam on the student judge for any breed group

be trained by experienced judges - 10 reviews

participate in seminars and courses

pass the exam on the expert

The judge should know: breed standards, genetics, judging rules, be able to properly inspect the cat.

American and European rings.

In the European system of judging cats from cages bring to the judge's table, He examines them and makes the description. In the American system cells to judge (about 10-12) are the judge in the ring, they put cats. The referee takes the cats, examines their, but the description does not. Best gain immediate outlet, others leave the ring.

Awards at exhibitions.

Top cat, so-called rosettes of ribbons of different colors, showing title, and cups, gifts from the sponsors - companies in the production of goods for cats.

List of major defects and deficiencies for all breeds of cats.

Condition and size: not awarded titles, first place to animals, at the time of the inspection does not have a good show condition or are not sufficiently developed for her age and breed.

Skeleton: violation of the skeleton is a vice (keel, kifoznaya chest, dysplasia of the hind limbs, etc.. skeletal deformities);

Skull: dimples, grooves and protrusions, disrupt the normal structure of the head (The skull should be gently rounded, a greater or lesser extent,, in accordance with the rock)

Ears: the upper part of the ear, downcast, a vicious.

Eyes: volvulus century, permanent squint (after 7-8 months), blotches of different colors in the color of the eyes, etc.. visual defects.

Nose: narrowing of the nose leather vertically, horizontally or in both directions, causing difficulty in breathing. Needless feet deep and over a short nose, causing overlap of the lachrymal canal and shortness of breath.

Teeth - "Twist" (skewness) Jaw, facial asymmetry, undershot, undershot more 2 mm. When the cat's mouth closed, teeth must be directed vertically. The lower canines must be placed inside (between the upper canines) thus, the front part of the left upper canine touches the back of the left lower. Cutters should be aligned between the teeth.

Tail: nodes, fractures are the vice.

Polydactyly, dewclaws, hernia (umbilical or inguinal).

Monorchism, cryptorchidism - one testicle in the scrotum or testicles undescended (aged over 10 months).

The cat needs to be healthy, be in good physical condition and exhibition and balanced character (no signs of anxiety or aggression).

Aggressiveness: considered to be an aggressive cat, that an expert can not independently inspect and test the, without the threat of being bitten or scratched. Shall be subject to disqualification as a cat with a suspected drug (sedative injection - traffic slowed, cat too relaxed, almost pupils do not react to light).

Disqualification:

strong deviation from the standard of the breed, making it impossible to use the animal breeding

the state of health of the animal, making it impossible to participate in the exhibition (external parasites, signs of disease, etc.)

aggressive animal, making it impossible to survey

Best in Show adult animals. Conditions for nomination:

титул САС, CACIB, CAGCIB и т.п.

The number of cats in each breed group for the nomination determines exhibition

Cats are nominated separately from cats

of the cats chosen "Best Cat", and of the cats - "the best cat", they are compared to the title of Best in Show

the loser gets the title of Best in Show of the opposite sex, and in the drawing office BEST BEST does not participate.