Showing and later possibly breeding from your
cat is a very expensive hobby, exhibiting at two cats at two shows
each month is easily a £250 outlay, the rewards are not financial that
is for certain. Cat shows are very rarely in your area, a
great deal of traveling is required, followed by usually a long time spent in show halls waiting patiently for your
results. Expect to leave home early in the morning and return late
at night but once the show bug has gripped you, rewards are gained
unless you are very lucky, slowly in the form of
Best of Breeds Rosettes, Championship Certificates and the fact that you are constantly learning about your chosen breed.
If you are interested in showing please contact a
breed club and there will always be a friendly committee
member who will help to guide you in the right direction and
teach you the ropes.
Show Preparation
A Siamese cat does not need to be bathed and show preparation is very easy.
Trim the cats nails front and back paws, wipe the inside of the
cats' ears, I use a cotton wool makeup remover pad, dipped in warm water. Any
dirt in the ears must be thoroughly removed without delving too deeply in the
ear canal.
The coat of a beautiful Siamese is short and close lying, a
gentle brush over with a rubber brush will remove any loose hairs, but be very
careful not to over do this as it can leave the coat thin in patches if it is
over done in one place. A gentle wipe over then with a velvet glove will add to
the natural sheen of the coat.
On show morning, double check the cat has clean eyes and a clean bottom.
For yourself, most definitely a comfortable pair of shoes, a couple of Panadol
and a good pen to mark up your show catalogue.
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