It's often said that good manners and civility have become a thing of the past. At times, it seems like the whole world is shouting at each other over something, both the trivial and the deadly serious. Is this a phenomenon brought about by the stressors and isolation produced by COVID-19, or is there something more? The cat fancy has not been immune to it-if you are reading this article, you are very likely aware that there was a fair amount of "ugliness" at the end of the 2021-22 show season, so much so that the CFA Board appointed a special committee to investigate and make recommendations on the matter.
Complaints of rudeness, unfriendliness, unhelpfulness and unsportsmanlike conduct are nothing new, not for the cat fancy, and not for any competitive situation. Yes, competitive. Like it or not, cat shows are a competition. People don't come to lose even if they don't have expectations of winning-but we all dream, nevertheless.
To Compete or Not to Compete...
While a new exhibitor may not have high expectations going into their first show, at some point they are going to be coveting those fancy ribbons that other exhibitors are getting. At first, that 9th place ribbon their kitten got in a Specialty ring is a cause for all-out celebration. As the ribbons begin to accumulate, the goals become higher.
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Checklist For What to Look For in Your Club's Next Show Venue
Show Manager To Ring One, Please
Tonkinese
When You're Well and Truly Tonked
AVOIDING The Kitten Fear Period
Young kittens seem fearless.4 As soon as those eyes open and they can get their legs under them, they are off to see the world if their mama and humans let them.
No Milk For You!
Milk Issues and Kittens
Fostering Kittens
When asked if I would be interested in fostering a queen and her eight newborn kittens, I volunteered without question.
Do You present ? Polish! OR DO YOU
IT’S ALL IN THE DETAILS!
No Kitten! Cats Are Part of the Military!
Felines have graced the decks of boats and ships back nearly to the beginning of time, roaming freely on passenger ships, war vessels, and merchant schooners, keeping vermin at bay.
Feline Summer Movie Fun!
School is almost OUT! Huzzah! But raindrops are plunking against the window, the amusement and water parks haven’t opened yet, camping is out, and roasted hot dogs and S’mores are another month away.
Kittens Are Special...
...and so are some of the show rules for them:
Genetic Pleiotropy and the Risks in Breeding Recessive Mutations
Nearly everyone loves what’s rare and unique. A slight defect in the minting process of a coin can create a demand and a value well beyond the face value of the coin. The coin is functionally no different than its perfectly minted counterpart, but its scarcity and uniqueness alone make it more desirable than the rest.