Purebred kitten. What does it mean for you? Most of all - it's an outlet in our frantically racing life, island beauty, tenderness, joy at the end of hectic day, or a bosom buddy for your child who is alone in the house when you are busy. But it also happens that, watching every day for this beast, you start to think about and interested in - what an interesting, varied and somewhat mysterious creature - and then carry away the cat you into their world and become your hobby. And you will not pity, but it is interesting to spend their leisure time, their money, because it brightens up your life and makes it more interesting. Then you take your pet to the documents and go with him to show that "and show yourself, and others to see," to evaluate it from the experts, participate in the beautiful «show», communicate with the same enthusiastic people.

 For the first time cat show was held in the British capital - London. The initiator of the exhibition, which was based on an established tradition, was the Harrison Wire, founder of the feline who gained fame for developing standards for various breeds, up to this point did not exist. The venue of the exhibition was the London Crystal Palace Palace, and the time - June 13, 1871. Wyre identified cats of various breeds in different categories, it will take into account the most important parameters such as length of hair, the color and physique. Principles of judging based on a system of «Standards of Points», which included a variety of information about cats: they breed, and the total points awarded for a certain type, hair color and other characteristics.

 Of all the venues in London Crystal Palace was the most popular: his fame, he was often carried out by industrial exhibitions. Even a couple of days before the exhibition was given the announcement of its discovery. But despite this, the exhibition organizers took possession of doubts about how many visitors come to cats, as cats will react to such a situation, how the judging will take place. Maybe come dozens and even hundreds of people, and maybe all the organizers of the effort were in vain. The exhibition was attended by 170 cats participated in various categories and competitions, served about fifty prizes. In the newspaper "Daily Telegraph" resorted to a more incentive reception. They have published advice: "you finish reading a line, drop everything and run to the exhibition!". So the exhibition was a lot of both participants and spectators simply, it was even hard to squeeze some of the participants.

 In his book "Our Cats" Wire so put it: "their own" Cat Show "is very useful: after all, they can see most of the family cats of different breeds and colors. Then, his favorite, many owners will see not just a domestic cat, and a unique representative of a particular breed, which is in its beautiful and attractive. »

 1910 was the date of the club Governing Council Cat Fancy (GCCF), which included 16 clubs Great Britain, is the founder of breeding cats in the world. Gradually, cat shows have become popular in other regions: Europe and the U.S..

 Our own country has had a long wait for this event. It took place in Moscow, when it was the adjustment period. The exhibition, as expected, brought a stunning success - like occupancy rooms in the equestrian arena in Bitza this is still not there! To get to the exhibition of cats, people stood in queues for hours, sometimes even for 4-5 hours. The participants of the cats were not so many as in European countries. But the beginning of the domestic feline was laid.

 All pedigreed cats come in three classes: the show, breed and pet. Cat-class "Pat" - an animal that is due to certain circumstances is not suitable for breeding. This may be a departure from all traditional standards, tribal marriage, etc. These cats can be perfectly healthy, have a wonderful view, but not breed them the opportunity.

 The animal class "breed" as opposed to "Pat" can be used for future offspring, but often at exhibitions prizes as they do not.

 Animals class "show" - the most corresponds to the typical representation of a cat, the breed standard. This animal took first place in Best in Show.

 Most European systems are based on the same system titulirovaniya, and in addition, a set of titles in the classroom. In the Open class with the best cat data is given the title of "CAC", while other members take the appropriate characteristics of their location. The animal, which is honored to be recognized as best in class and assigned the title of "CAC" 3 times, receive a certificate, which gives her the right to go to a more upper class (eg, Champion class, etc.) to be able to win and others are more honorific titles, prerequisite acts participated in exhibitions in other regions (countries) where the animal is compared.

 The main competition, which are eager to participate, most of the exhibitors, is the Best in Show, which is a selection of the best representatives of the cat family in different species. Winners are determined by BIS to vote all the experts.

 In American shows most honorable competition is "final." In its holding together all the experts, without exception, each of them spends it separately. During the competition is the detection of the top 10 animals, and the top 10 kittens. During the competition after determining the arrangements of all the "ten" each judge reads out all the representatives who have fallen under its choice, with a little story about each one. Under the rules, the announcement of this contest begins with the participant, who took last place.

 But then how judges determine the winners and losers? The exhibition in the first place - is a comparison of different breeds. Each participant is a certain breed of comparison with the standard defined for this breed, as well as to other bidders. Oppose the exhibitor with the standard, like it compared to the ideal that everyone wants to be, namely, have similar features. But the standard includes the scores for different parameters: how essential this feature is for certain breeds, and the rock-forming characteristics are usually assigned the highest scores. The final score of all the points, determines the place of its results, she won.

 The breed standard - a description of the cat to the smallest detail, including features such as bones, head shape, type, eyes - and supplied form, texture, six, etc.

 Currently, there are many associations of pedigreed cats, acting, both within one country and all countries of the world combined.

 Governing Council Cat Fancy (GCCF) - Britain's largest organization specializing in the study cats. Despite the fact that Russia has its offices there from the UK into our country has come a significant number of British breed of cats.

 The most well known and respected organization in Europe is The Federation International Feline (FIFe). She is one of the first became known in our country.

 In addition to the above mentioned organizations in Russia are representative associations such as the World Cat Federation (WCF) and the International Feline Association (IPA), comprising a network of clubs and national federations.

 The largest organization of the United States, which has an impact on most other national organizations, and which includes in addition to the U.S. Canadian, European and Japanese clubs, acts The Cat Fancier's Assotiation (CFA), in existence since 1899 with its head office located in New York. [ / bbp]  A smaller, but equally powerful is the American Organization of The International Cat Assotiation (TICA).

 In addition to the above-mentioned organizations, there are others who play an important role in solving the most important issues: the Cat Fanciers Federation (Cat Fanciers Federation - CFF), the Royal Cat Fanciers Federation (UCF), the American Cat Fanciers Association (ACFA).

 The principles of these organizations can be found via the Internet, where are their resources. They provided full information on their activities: rules, standards, exhibition schedule and a list of expert breeders.

 On our pages we present standards for British Shorthair breed. We hope that this information is useful to you in your future career will be your pet or just interesting.