Junior Novice Level
Sample Questions and Information
This info should be gleaned from experience, mentor, other exhibitors parents, online sources. We can also write up booklets. to cover the info.
BASIC HUSBANDRY
Should cats be bathed for a show and why?
Why do you comb or brush your cat/kitten?
Why are nails clipped?
How often do you feed your cat?
Does your cat stay indoors, and why?
Is there a difference in the life span of indoor cats verses cats that are outdoors?
BASIC INFO ON BREED
Demonstrate how the judge will examine the head of
your cat.
Demonstrate how the judge will examine the body of
your cat.
What is the judge looking for when looking at your
cat’s head?
What is the judge looking for when looking at your
cat’s body?
If this is an HHP, the judge is still looking at the head and body, but for a pleasing cat not comparing it to a written breed standard standard.
Why does the judge check the ears of an HHP?
Why does the judge check the nails of an HHP
BASIC SHOWING QUESTIONS
What is a second and third call?
Know the basic job of the clerk, steward and judge.
Why do judges spray the table after each cat is on it?
What does a ring steward do?
Should you thank the judge after getting a ribbon?
Should you draw attention to yourself and your cat?
Should you let the judge know which cat is yours before or during judging?
BASIC TICA INFORMATION
Who is the SC Regional Director or your Region's Director?
Who is the TICA President?
What does TICA stand for?
What does TIFSJA stand for?
BASIC SHOW ETIQUETTE
How should you care for litter boxes and wastes at the show and show hotel?
What does "Cat Out" mean? What should you do?
Why does it seem there is a "no touching cat" rule at the show?
How should you behave during cat judging?
Do you carry rosettes won in one ring to another ring along with your cat?
Do you run inside a show hall? Why not?
Do you congratulate the other winners in your class?
Do you carry your cat to a ring before it has been called and sit in the ring?
What is sportmanship?
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