Thread: Taking the plunge - our first cat show

I like showing my cats but its really down to the cat, some are natural show offs but others just want to hide away and the only way you will find out is to go. I had a lovely boy, he was totally confident at home we took him to Swindon and you'd think he'd turned into a Munchkin! He was so frit he couldn't stand up!

Most cats enjoy the attention and the GCCF judges are all very experienced, most are breeders themselves and genuinely love cats. Don't be too worried about cleaning the show cages as they are all thoughly cleaned by the penning companies (MP Penning are very good).

Just stay calm and get there early... my Gr Ch boy doesn't travel well and often has accidents (we do get withhelds cos of this) I have found that the potions sold in pet shops do not work, they just make the coat greasy... if there is time you must rewash the soiled areas with soap and water! You really must shower your cat thoughly, they can't be clean enough (voice of experience here as when I started I washed my girls in the sink... needless to say we didn't do very well!)

Above all have fun, meet new friends and take lots of cash.