Junior Intermediate Level

Sample Questions and Information

Do not forget that the questions are comprehensive from the previous levels. You are reponsible for the information learned on the previous level/s.

BASIC HUSBANDRY
Describe how you bathe and groom your cat? How do you dry your cat?
Is there a difference in types of cat food?
What are the differences between "premium cat foods" and "cheap store brands"?
What is declawing?
What does the term "spay" mean?
What does the term "neuter" mean?
What does the term "whole cat" mean?
Why do we alter?
Should "pet quality" kittens be altered? Why?
BASIC INFO ON FELINE STRUCTURE
Be able to identify the following on a cat: shoulder blades, chin, trunk or torso, flank, thigh, forehead/brow, front feet, back feet, head, ears, nose, whisker pads, neck, paws, eyes, back, tail, ribs, limbs, and abdomen.

Be able to define the following problems in structure

Jaw: overshot, undershot and wry mouth

Eyes: entropian and Epiphora

Nose: Reduced Nostril Aperture

Spine/Tail: Kink and stiff tail

Limbs:Hip Dysplasia, Polydactyly, and Cow-hocked legs

BASIC SHOWING QUESTIONS
Do you train your cat to be a show cat? How?
What is the age for the kitten class?
When does a kitten become an adult in a show class?
What is a final?
What age can a kitten be brought (not shown) to a TICA show?
Is there a class for pregnant cats?
What ring should you go to first if a final ring is called and a judging ring is called at the same time?
BASIC TICA INFORMATION
What is the TICA website address?
What is a TICA Junior Member?
What rights and privileges does a TICA Junior Member have?
BASIC SHOW ETIQUETTE
Is good sportsmanship only about winning?
Why should you go promptly to a ring when your number is called?
What should you do if you have an emergency that delays you taking your cat to a ring when called?
Is there an acceptable excuse for making derogatory (negative) comments about an exhibitor's cat at ringside?
What is the correct way to communicate something to a judge at ringside?
If you know a cat is present, and you know where they are benched and they are late for their ring call what should you do?
Should you visit with the judge during a show?
Why should you keep your litter box clean at the showhall?
What should you do if your cat soils the show cage?

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