Show Rules
date of issue: 01.01.2008
Title III Admission to Shows
3.1 registration in the LO or RIEX
All cats must be registered either in the LO or RIEX of a FIFe members with the exception of Housecats and Novices. Housecats older than 10 months must be neutered.
3.2 micro-chipping, tattooed cats and cutting of nail-tips
It is recommended that where possible microchipping should be utilized as a form of identification of show and breeding cats.
Admitted to shows are: - tattooed cats
Cats must have the tips of the nails cut before arrival at the show hall.
3.3 minimum age
The minimum age of a cat must be at least three months during the show. This rule applies to International and National Shows, Seminars and Breed and Propaganda Shows.
3.4 admission to shows
The following are not admitted to shows:
– Lactating queens
– Pregnant queens
– Cats which have been declawed
– Deaf cats
– Docked or cropped cats
3.5 white cats
White cats must have a veterinary certificate stating that they are not deaf.
3.6 competing according to phenotype/genotype
A cat may compete at shows according to phenotype if this differs from its known genotype. In these cases not only the known genotype, but even the cat’s phenotype must be noted in the pedigree. The phenotype must be in accordance with the description in the EMS and must be written in brackets
3.7 locking of cages
It is prohibited—under penalty of exclusion from competition—to lock the cages with padlocks and/or to let cats change cages before judging is finished.
3.8 symptoms of sickness during the show
If during the show the officiating veterinary surgeon discovers a cat showing symptoms of any sickness, the cat in question, together with all other cats belonging to the same exhibitor, must be removed immediately from the show hall.
3.9 faults leading to disqualification
The following cats must be excluded from competition:
a. Aggressive cats
If two stewards are unable to take a cat out of its cage, it may not compete. If a cat is aggressive at three shows, it is left to the discretion of the National Federation or Club whether or not to withdraw the cat from future competition
b. A cat showing any testicular anomaly (for males older than 10 months).
The judge must refer to this fact in the judge’s report. The final decision rests with the officiating veterinary surgeon. Certificates of testicular entirety must be issued to males which have turned 10 month
c. Drugged cats
Cats which have had tranquillizers administered, affecting the nervous system and/or substances that extend the pupils of the eyes. The final decision rests with the officiating veterinary surgeon
d. Cats which have been given cosmetic treatment
(dyeing, colour rinsing)
e. De-clawed cats (claws amputated)
f. Cats which show obvious signs of bad health
The final decision rests with the officiating veterinary surgeon
g. Cats showing lack of cleanliness, e.g., dirty ears, presence of parasites;
h. Cats with poly- or olygodactylism
i. Cats which the veterinarian determines to be ill during the show.
Such cats must be put into quarantine immediately
j. Dwarfism
k. Deaf cats
l. Blind cats
m. Cross-eyed cats
n. All white spots which are not allowed in the standard
o. Cats showing umbilical hernia
p. Pregnant or nursing cats
q. Deformity of bone structure, deformity of rib cage including flat chest or any apparent deformity of the spine
r. Any apparent weakness restricting the ability to move
s. Deformity of the skull resulting in an asymmetrical face and/or head
t. Abnormal size and form of the eyes and eyelids (Entropium, Ectropium)
u. Docked or cropped cats
3.10 general faults in all breeds
General faults precluding the certificate:
a. Any fixed deviation of the sternum or xiphisternum
Except for neuters and cats younger than 10 months
b. Any abnormal depressions, protrusions or fissures in the skull
Except for neuters and cats younger than 10 months
c. Narrow nostrils, loud and difficult breathing
d. Persistent exposure of tongue and/or teeth
e. Eyes set too deep or protruding
f. Tendency to squint
g. Injures of the eye, for example cornea injures.
h. Crooked jaws
i. Overshot or undershot jaw of more than 2 mm
j. Cut teeth, no excellent or more
k. All pigmentation faults leading to a colour loss on the nose leather, on the paw pads and/or lips, which are not permitted in the standard
l. Any deformities of the tail
for example, a kink or a knot, precludes certificates and any qualification higher than Excellent (no certificate, BIV or NOM) except for neuters and Bobtailed breeds
m. All signs of bad condition, too thin cats, etc.
n. Undernourished or obese cats
o. Cats, which have been powdered excessively
