| Rita,
Cats shown as HHP are typically non-pedigreed cats. Although your
cat probably has pedigreed parents it is a cross which cannot be
registered, therefore, it qualifies as a household pet. Household
pets are strictly a beauty contest. The judges look for cats that
are well cared for and show it. A loved "flashy" cat can easily
walk off with the Morris award (top scoring HHP in the show). The
judges look to see that the cat is well-cared for, clean, healthy,
and an affectionate disposition doesn't hurt. No age limit - a
friend of mine took her 10 year old tortoiseshell to her first show
and won the Morris. Your cat should be bathed and the short hair
of both breeds in her background looks good when wiped with a piece
of clean chamois, her claws have to be clipped (declawed cats are
not allowed to be shown), and she must be spayed (males neutered).
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| addition to previous note:
I would suggest that if the show you enter has an apparent purebred
household pet category, enter your kitty in that rather than the household
pet category. If the show doesn't have the APPHHP class, than you
will have to go for the HHP class. An unregister purebred is
a household pet, as are ALL cats, but "some" judges get miffed
if they recognize a purebred in an HHP class - this is true
with CFF - CFA doesn't do much for HHps anyway.
If you would like more info, send mail or call - 264-8298!
Hope to see you & kitty at the Manchester Show (If you are in the
N.H. area or close to MK, I have entry forms & show info also!
Elaine
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| RE < Note 691.0 by PARITY::TILLSON "If it don't tilt, fergit it!" >:
> I am the owner of a lovely half breed, Sulkitt-Cast-In-Silver.
> She is half silver aby, half pewter mau. The woman I got her from
Hmmm ... 1/2 Egyptian Mau? That would be fairly rare since there aren't too
many Mau breeders in the country (I know since my mom is one of the only Mau
breeders in New England). BTW, pewter Maus and silver Abys are NOT recognized
colors in most associations. Sulkitt is most likely a cross between a Silver
Mau and a Red or Ruddy Abyssinian; this cross produces the ticked "silver Aby"
coat. The Maus, of course, are spotted.
Whatever the backround, the cat is striking in appearance!
As mentioned by previous replies, the HHP class is basically whatever is
"judges fancy". Make sure your pet has been well groomed, claws clipped, and
can be easily handled (purring for the judge can be a shoe-in!).
Most shows require cats over 1 year old to be altered. Some shows do top 10,
others top 5. My experience is basically limited to Cat Fanciers Federation
(CFF). Most clubs will not divide HHPs into mixed-breed and apparant-purebred
classes unless there are at least 15 entries in the APP class. Kittens (4 to
8 months) are usually grouped in with adults also, unless 10 or more have been
entered. My kitten managed to when the Morris Trophy for Best-of-the-Best last
November at the Marlboro, MA show (CFF).
Winning in one ring, or for that matter the same judge at a subsequent show,
does not guarantee you'll win again. This can be both fun and nerve-wracking!
If you chose to show alot, both CFF and the independent Happy Household Pet
Club offer registration. They award regional and national awards based on
points from your wins.
I will enter show info for 2 upcoming local CFF shows soon. One is the last
Sunday, September 27 in Framingham. The other is Saturday, November 14 in
Marlboro. Either (or both) would be an excellent choice to start showing.
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| RE < Note 691.0 by PARITY::TILLSON "If it don't tilt, fergit it!" >:
Well what do you know! I called my mom after entering .4 and it appears you do
in fact have a Mau cross. In fact, it's one of her ... errr ... accidents.
Apparently, the person from whom you received your cat originally got it from
my mom.
Small World!
BTW, it is a cross between a Ruddy Aby and a Silver Mau.
Go ahead. Show the cat!
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