Every year in the capital, international exhibitions of cats and dogs are held, at which not only prize winners and honorary winners of competitions among pets are selected, but also charity events are held to help homeless animals. The upcoming cat show in Moscow will be held on May 1.
Why are cat shows held?
The first reason why such events are organized is the popularization of various animal breeds, the conduct of a kind of advertising, and information work. The second task is the implementation of the breeding selection of thoroughbred pets for their breeding.
It is at the exhibition that specialists compare cats of each breed with the appropriate standard and give out titles and grades. The main goal of the judges is to select the best specimens for breeding, as well as to demonstrate the cats that are most suitable for the modern standard of each breed. Only the best animals winning the "Best-in-Show" competition receive titles. But not only praise flows in the direction of the owners: judges must note the existing vices and shortcomings of individual cats.
If the exhibition is held without examination, its advertising character, when any breeds are promoted, a demonstration is organized. Often a cat show is held in Moscow of an evaluative nature: club (without title awards, a small number of participants); national exhibition with a judge (titles are awarded no higher than the candidate for the champion) and international (any titles are awarded, the expert is an international category judge). There are specialized exhibitions in which certain breeds and colors participate.
Exhibition schedule in Moscow
Feline shows in the capital are held monthly, with announcements by event organizers posted in advance on information portals. The next cat show in Moscow will be held in Sokolniki. It will be the “International Cat Festival” with a show of rare breeds, rings for adults and kittens, a special show for Persians, forest cats, etc.
The exhibition of stray cats in Moscow also became a tradition, the previous ones were organized on March 30 and April 18, to Cosmonautics Day. During the event, money was raised for the construction of a shelter for homeless animals in Korolyov. 100 adult cats and kittens that needed an owner were introduced.
According to the agreement with those who take the cat, for the first time it is considered the property of a charity fund. And if the animal does not take root within six months, then it is returned back.
Registration for the exhibition
To participate in the exhibition, you should pre-register and clarify all the conditions: whether this breed will be evaluated, by which system. Cat owners are advised to carry a standard for a particular breed. You should also know the veterinary requirements: a veterinary passport, vaccination marks, a certificate of form 4 and a mark on conducting paid veterinary control. After all the nuances are taken into account, the final and festive event will be a cat show in Moscow. Schedule indicating the participating breeds will help the breeder to orient and draw up his schedule.
Animal preparation
Any, and especially an international cat show in Moscow requires strict adherence to all requirements for the care of animals. The necessary vaccinations must be done on time. The owner of the animal must know whether it is possible to place the pet in its own cage, and if not, then you should find out the size of the club enclosures.
There should be a plastic carrying carrier, cat's toilet, bowl, water, toilet paper and decorative ornaments for the cage and cat.
Breed - a tribute to fashion or ...?
Often we obey stereotypes. Everyone has heard the images of a “teddy bear”, “doll muzzle”, “little leopard”, “home panther”. The image of a royal cat helps breeders to sell Siamese, and a sacred cat to Turkish Angora.
Despite this, breeds are also in constant demand, which are not currently fashionable, but which have an incredible individuality of their own. These include Siberian, Russian blue, Neva masquerade cats, Kurilian bobtail. The success is due to their indigenous origin. Russian national breeds are classics, constantly in the "trend". Such cats will always find a buyer.
For a decade of Russian felinology, unchanged leaders have been outlined among thoroughbred animals, and Persian cats are the most popular . Although their shorthair analogues are equally demanded - British and exotics, especially in families with people prone to allergies.
Such species have a similar type: a spectacular animal, but passive, phlegmatic in nature. They are calm and comfortable at home, emotionally balanced, and also emphasize the status of the breeder and symbolize well-being in the house.
The antipodes to the “sweet” species of cats are the Oriental breeds: Siamese and Orientals, which demonstrate a bright personality as opposed to the above-mentioned popular breeds. This is clearly proved by the recent cat show in Moscow.
The former glory of unbalanced cats for a long time did not allow Siamese and Orientals to the top of the charts, but the situation is improving, and it pleases.
What determines the fashion for one or another breed?
First of all, from the advertising and activity of leading breeders, as well as funds invested in the "promotion" of your favorite breed.
Further, from the convenience of maintenance and comfortable compatibility. Exotic and shorthair British cats literally crowd out the luxurious furry but troublesome Persians. Bald sphinxes do not fade and do not harm allergies, etc. And the assessment depends on the expert and his personal vision of the breed.
We emphasized that the cat show in Moscow is primarily a comparison. And here it is important, among how many applicants the pet received an award and recognition: to stand out among three Siamese is one status, and deservedly getting an honorary title in a breed among 20 members of the eastern group is another. That is, the present assessment depends on the level of competition. Naturally, the championship obtained in a large pedigree group is considered more prestigious and more valuable.