Every year the capital hosts international exhibitions of cats and dogs, where 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 take place on May 1.
Why are cat shows held?
The first thing such events are organized for is the popularization of various breeds of animals, carrying out a kind of advertising, information work. The second task is the implementation of the breeding selection of thoroughbred pets for their breeding.
It is at the exhibition that experts compare cats of each breed with the corresponding standard and distribute 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. Titles are given only to the best animals winning the "Best-in-Show" contest. But not only praise is pouring intowards the owners: the judges necessarily note the existing vices and shortcomings of individual cats.
If the exhibition is held without examination, then its nature is advertising, when any breeds are promoted, a demonstration is arranged. Often an exhibition of cats is held in Moscow of an evaluative nature: club (without awarding titles, a small number of participants); national exhibition with a judge (titles no higher than a candidate for champions are awarded) and international (any titles are awarded, an international judge acts as an expert). There are specialized exhibitions in which certain breeds and colors participate.
Schedule of exhibitions in Moscow
Cat exhibitions in the capital are held monthly, and announcements by the event organizers are posted in advance on information portals. The next cat show in Moscow will be held in Sokolniki. It will be an "International Cat Festival" with shows of rare breeds, rings for adults and kittens, a monobreed show for Persians, forest cats, etc.
The exhibition of stray cats in Moscow has also become a tradition, the previous ones were organized on March 30 and April 18, the Day of Cosmonautics. During the event, money was raised for the construction of a shelter for homeless animals in Korolev. 100 adult cats and kittens that need a home were presented.
According to the agreement with those who take the cat, for the first time it is considered the property of a charitable foundation. And if the animal does not take root within six months, then itreturned back.
Register for the exhibition
To participate in the exhibition, you should sign up in advance and clarify all the conditions: whether this breed will be evaluated, according to which system. Cat owners are encouraged to carry a breed standard with them. You should also know the veterinary requirements: a veterinary passport, vaccination marks, a Form 4 certificate and a mark on paid veterinary control. After all the nuances are taken into account, the cat show in Moscow will be the final and festive event. A schedule showing the participating breeds will help the breeder navigate and create his own schedule.
Preparing the animal
Any, and especially the international cat show in Moscow requires strict adherence to all requirements for animal care. Necessary vaccinations must be done on time. The owner of the animal must know if 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.
Have a plastic shipping carrier, cat litter box, bowl, water, toilet paper and cage and cat decorations at the ready.
The breed is a tribute to fashion or…?
Often we follow stereotypes. Everyone has heard the images of "teddy bear", "puppet face", "little leopard", "domestic panther". The image of a regal cat helps breeders sell Siamese, and a sacred one helps Turkish Angoras.
Despite this, breeds that are not currently fashionable, but which have an incredible individuality of their own, are in constant demand. These include Siberian, Russian Blue, Neva Masquerade cats, Kuril Bobtails. The success is due to their aboriginal origin. Russian national breeds are classics, constantly in the "trend". These cats will always find a buyer.
Over a decade of Russian felinology among thoroughbred animals, there have been permanent leaders, and Persian cats are the most popular. Although their short-haired counterparts, British and Exotics, are no less in demand, especially in families with people prone to allergies.
Such species have a similar type: a spectacular animal, but a passive, phlegmatic character. They are calm and comfortable in everyday life, emotionally balanced, and also emphasize the status of the breeder and symbolize well-being in the house.
The antipodes of the "sweet" types of cats are 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 did not allow Siamese and Oriental cats to top the charts for a long time, but the situation is improving, and this is good.
What determines the fashion for a particular breed?
First of all, from advertising and activity of leading breeders, as well as funds invested in the "promotion" of your favorite breed.
Further, from ease of maintenance and comfortable compatibility. Exotics and short-haired British cats are literally crowding out luxurious fluffy, but troublesome Persians. Hairless sphinxes do not shed and will not harm allergy sufferers, etc. And the assessment also depends on the judge and his personal vision of the breed.
We emphasized that the cat show in Moscow is first of all a comparison. And here it is important, among the number of applicants, the pet received an award and recognition: standing out among the three Siamese is one status, and deservedly receiving an honorary title in the breed among 20 members of the eastern group is already another. That is, the real value depends on the level of competition. Naturally, the championship obtained in a large breed group is considered more prestigious and valuable.
