What is the MFA system at the cat show. International Felinological Association
EXHIBITION CLASSES, EVALUATIONS, TITLES
At the exhibition, all thoroughbred cats are divided into:
* breed groups
* breeds
* colors
* exhibition classes
* cats and cats.
Breed groups:
1. LH (longhair) - PER, EXO
2. SLH (semi-longhair) - SIB, MCO, NFO, RAG, NEV, SBI, TUA, SOM
3. KSh (shorthair) - ABY, BUR, EUR, RUS, SFS, SFL, SIN, EUR, BEN, BRI
4. CO (Siamese-Oriental) - SIA, BAL, ORI, JAV
5. 5th (mixed) - CRX, DRX, DSX, PTB, SPH, KBT, AMC
Thus, competition and comparison for marks and titles at the show is between animals of the SAME breed group, SAME breed, SAME color, SAME show class, same sex. A British blue cat kitten competes only with a British blue cat breed for the right to receive the highest mark in its class. The division into COLORS - CLASSES - SEX is in each breed. The difference is that some breeds may have many colors (PER, BRI, SFS), while others may have fewer or even one (RUS - blue, BOM - black).
EXHIBITION CLASSES
The following classes are only open to animals with pedigrees.
Cat with 1 kitten up to 3 months old - Litter-baby - Excellent with placement, BIS nomination
Cat with kittens up to 3 months old - Litter class -Excellent with placement, BIS nomination
From 3 to 6 months – Kittens – Excellent with placement, BIS nomination
From 6 to 10 months - Young - Excellent with placement, BIS nomination
From 10 months and older - Open САС, nomination for BIS
Cats that have received 3 CAC are issued the title certificate "Champion of the MFA"
3 CACIB, the title certificate "International IFA Champion" is issued
4 CAGCIB, the title certificate "Grand International IFA Champion" is issued
6 CACE, the title certificate "European Champion of the IFA" is issued
6 CAGCE, the title certificate "IFA Grand European Champion" is issued
6 CACNA (+ one Best of Best (received in the CACHA class) or two Best in Show (received in the CACHA class)), a title certificate is issued " Absolute Champion MFA"
Title collection system
* 3 "САС" - 3 judges - one region - 2 exhibitions = Champion
* 3 "CACIB" - 3 judges - 2 regions - 2 shows = International Champion
* 4 CAGCIB titles - 4 judges - 2 regions - 2 shows = Grand International Champion
* CACE - 6 judges - 3 regions - 3 shows =
European Champion
* "CAGCE" - 6 judges - 3 regions - 3 shows = Grand European Champion
* "CASN" - highest title"Absolute MFA Champion"
o it is necessary to get 6 CACHA scores from 4 judges;
o 2 Best in Show or 1 Best of Best;
o Scores can only be obtained at a licensed MFA show with more than 70 cats;
o CACHA titles must be obtained:
+ or in two different countries
+ or in cities in Europe and Asia
+ or at exhibitions at a distance of 1000 km or more
Domestic cats compete with each other in the "Domestic Cats" class, receive the "Domestic Cat I", "Domestic Cat II" arrangement, etc., and are nominated for the "Best Domestic Cat of the Show" contest.
Neutered cats and males are called "newer" (with pedigrees) participate in the respective classes, for adult cats with the replacement of the term "Champion" (Champion) for "Premior" (Premior) - CAP - Candidate a Premior, etc. Nominated for the competition "Best Neuter of the Show".
In accordance with international norms and rules, cats (without documents) are examined in the following classes:
* breed definition - for cats older than 10 months without documents of origin (open only for SIB, NEV, EUR, TUA, KBT);
* beginners - confirmation of the intended breed (open only for SIB, NEV, EUR, TUA, KBT);
* class of domestic cats (for animals of unknown origin).
In the IFA, any cat without documents of origin is considered domestic, regardless of the presence of obvious signs of a particular breed. Also, for them, flaws are acceptable that are unacceptable for thoroughbred animals: knots and kinks of the tail, polydactyly, inversion of the eyelids, permanent strabismus, facial asymmetry, undershot bite, overshot bite of more than 2 mm. Because Domestic Cats may have been picked up on the street in the past, there is no penalty in the assessment for the consequences of the injuries that have occurred - missing ears, docked tail, etc. Animals under the age of 10 months may participate in exhibitions without being castrated, but for adults, castration is prerequisite. In the catalog of the exhibition, the domestic cat is designated as PET. All exhibitors undergo a written examination with a description and receive marks according to the approved standard.
Judging order
All cats undergo a written examination with a description and placement within their show class. 1st place = 10 points, 2nd place = 9 points, etc. These points count towards TITLES.
Exhibition classes at home:
Best domestic kitten 3-6 months
Best domestic junior 6-10 months Open - from 10 months (only spayed and casted animals)
Companion = CN
Silver Companion = SCN
Golden Companion = GCN
Platinum Companion = PCN
Title system
Open Class - All PETs over 10 months old are eligible.
Class Companion - An animal with 30 points becomes a CN Companion. Registration of the certificate in KLK is obligatory!
Silver Companion Class - The Silver Companion (SCN) is the animal that reaches 60 points. Making a certificate in the MFA is a must!
Golden Companion Class - A Golden Companion (GCN) is an animal that has scored 90 points, has a SCN Certificate and one first place. One trip to another region (city) is required. Issuance of a certificate in the MFA.
Platinum Companion class – Platinum Companion (PCN) is an animal that has scored 100 points and has: GCN Certificate, 3 first places and travel to 2 regions (cities).
To obtain SCN, GCN and PCN certificates, points are accumulated from 0 (zero points) after the previous class is closed. It is impossible, being a Companion and having received one victory, to become Gold, bypassing Silver and being Silver, having received 3 victories, to become Platinum without passing Gold.
EXAMINATION PROCEDURE
The exhibition begins with a veterinary examination - cats disqualified at a veterinary examination are not allowed to the exhibition, the money for the examination is not returned. On registration, the participant receives: number, catalog, other information. Those who are late for registration for judging are not allowed and can be judged at the end of all judging. Before the start of the examination, the owner must check the information on his cat with the catalog data (breed, color, most importantly - the exhibition class) and, if there are inaccuracies, fill out a special form, entering the correct information into it, and submit it to the secretariat. The Secretariat allocates special time before the start of judging to make corrections.
Examination at the exhibition is carried out in accordance with international rules - i.e. anonymously. The judge has no right to know other information about the cat, except for that which is in the evaluation sheet (breed, color, sex, date of birth, show class). In exceptional cases (clarification of color, age) a pedigree can be presented. The expert judges the cat in accordance with the breed indicated in the evaluation sheet (application), the expert cannot transfer the cat from one breed to another. An expert can transfer a cat from one color to another, arguing his decision in writing. The judge judges the cat in accordance with the specified show class (checking the correct entry in the show class is determined by the secretariat), except for the incorrectly indicated age (kittens, young). An expert is not obliged to judge an aggressive cat - an animal that cannot be examined and felt is considered aggressive. Judgment of cats without examination (in a cage, in the hands of a breeder) is prohibited. In case of disqualification of a cat, its removal from judging, the money for the examination is not returned. The expert's assessment is not subject to appeal and re-judging (with the exception of secretariat errors).
The examination can take place both in writing and orally, without evaluation sheets, but always with a summary sheet.
ABOUT GENERAL REQUIREMENTS FOR A SHOW CAT
BREED - the cat must correspond to the characteristic features of this breed.
PHYSICAL CONDITION AND HEALTH - the cat must be in excellent physical form, healthy, well-groomed, not to have anatomically pronounced defects.
EXTERIOR - The skull must conform more or less to the breed standard. The jaws are strong, with the correct bite, the teeth are complete.
BEHAVIOR - the cat should calmly accept the examination procedure and not resist the examiner's palpation of the body and limbs, should not bite and scratch.
CONDITION AND COSMETICS - a healthy and well-groomed cat has no signs of obesity or exhaustion, clean, with clean eyes, claws, nasal passages, anus and urethra. The use of cosmetics should not change the color of the coat, the length of the coat or hide color defects (white, colored spots, etc.). The use of powder should not be noticeable.
EXTERIOR FAULTS
HEAD - various deviations from the normal structure of the head, protrusions, furrows, depressions in adult cats, asymmetry of the head, jaws.
JAWS - undershot bite, overshot bite more than 2 mm, jaw curvature, "twist", incorrect dental formula.
EYES - wrong set, "sunken" eyes, too bulging. Intermittent strabismus.
SKELETON STRUCTURE DISTURBANCES - deformation of the bone structure in any place.
TAIL - incorrect end of the tail.
CONDITION - signs of poor condition or neglect.
NOTES
When judging a particular breed, the breed standard, age and show class of the animal are always taken into account. So, tail breaks are allowed in bobtails, eye color is not of great importance for the Don Sphynx, “nervous strabismus” is often found in cats of the eastern group, many exterior flaws are forgiven for animals in the neuter class, color in kittens and young animals, as well as coat texture change with age, etc.
Registration for the exhibition is made on the basis of the application form, filled in by the participant of the exhibition according to the pedigree. Enrollment in the title classes is made only upon presentation of the relevant certificates. Participants from other felinological organizations are recorded in the title classes upon presentation of the relevant certificates of their club or organization.
RULES OF CONDUCT FOR ANIMAL OWNERS AT THE EXHIBITION.
Owners, as well as visitors to exhibitions, must know and follow the rules of conduct at exhibitions.
* The owner must arrive at the exhibition on time, pass and pay for the veterinary control, register and receive the necessary documentation (numbers, etc.);
* All cats must have a veterinary certificate with marks of vaccinations against rabies, panleukopenia, rhinotracheitis, etc., certificates in form No. 1 or No. 4, and also undergo a paid state veterinary examination at the exhibition;
* Animals with visual signs of illness or general weak condition are not allowed to the exhibition. The final decision in each case is made by the veterinarian;
* If a disease is detected in a cat, all animals of this owner are removed from the exhibition, the exhibitor's fee is not returned;
* The owner can exhibit only pre-declared cats for which the exhibition fee has been paid;
* The owner must follow the passage of his ring, listen to the announcements of the stewards, appear in the ring on time, as well as monitor the awarding of titles to the cat and submit the appropriate application to the secretariat of the exhibition in a timely manner;
* The Organizing Committee notifies the owners in advance about the composition of the judging team, at the exhibition the replacement of the expert at the request of the owner is not carried out;
* The owner can leave the exhibition ahead of schedule before its end only with the written permission of the exhibition committee;
* The owner, who declared his animal for the exhibition, but did not exhibit it for any reason, does not have the right to demand the return of the exhibitor's fee;
* Owners who are late for registration, who have not passed registration, who are absent at the time of the call by the judge, are considered absent, the animals do not pass the examination, the exhibition fee is not refundable;
* Public access to the expert's table is prohibited, pet owners are not allowed in the judging room, except for specially stipulated cases;
* At the request of the expert, the owner is obliged to provide a document on the origin of the animal;
* Aggressive animals do not pass the examination: an animal is considered aggressive if it is impossible to inspect and feel on the expert's table;
* If the owner does not agree with the grade awarded, he can apply to the secretariat with a request for a re-examination only in case of a technical error (class, sex, color are incorrectly indicated). In any other case, the expert's assessment is not subject to appeal;
* The owner can make the necessary changes (show class, etc.) only before the start of the examination;
* Owners who left the exhibition before its end without the written permission of the exhibition committee are deprived of diplomas and evaluation sheets.
RESPONSIBILITY OF THE OWNER OF THE ANIMAL AT THE EXHIBITION.
The owner of the cat who applied for participation in the exhibition bears full responsibility for the following points:
* Reliability and correctness of the information on the cat indicated by the owner in the evaluation sheet;
* Timely execution of the necessary veterinary documents;
* Life, safety and health of the cat;
* Health, breeding qualities and registration of kittens sold by him.
RIGHTS OF THE OWNER OF THE ANIMAL IN THE EXHIBITION:
The owner has the right:
* Place the cat in a cage provided by the club or in your personal cage (placement is negotiated when registering for the exhibition);
* Get the catalog of the exhibition, as well as information on the order of the examination and exhibition;
* Change incorrect or outdated information about the cat BEFORE the examination begins.
Persons grossly violating the rules of conduct at exhibitions may be removed from the exhibition without a refund of the exhibition fee.
At exhibitions according to the WCF system, cats are compulsorily given marks, and they can also receive (or not receive) various honorary titles based on the results of the entire show or a separate ring.
Titles at exhibitions are not awarded, they are closed on the basis of marks received at the exhibition. A title certificate is issued for a certain fee. This is done at the club your cat is a member of. Certificates are issued sequentially, as titles are closed.
Exhibition classes for cats are, approximately, like weight categories in boxers, i.e. they divide cats into groups within which competitions take place. Show class WCF cat changes with age and with titles (having received the title of Champion, the cat goes into the class of champions and has the right to fight for the title of International Champion, etc.). There are only 24 WCF show classes, but not all classes appear at every show.
Show classes and WCF titles (main)
| class number | Exhibition class | Title | Title scores | Age of the cat | Comments |
| 20 | Litters (Litter) | - | - | 10-12 weeks | the entire litter is evaluated (at least 3 kittens) |
| 16a | Toddlers (baby) | - | - | 10-12 weeks | |
| 16 | Kittens (Kitten; CACP) | Champion Kitten (K-Ch) | 3 evaluations from 3 different experts (nomination + CACP 90 points) | 3-6 months | |
| 15 | Juniors (junior; CACJ) |
Junior Champion (J-Ch) |
3 evaluations from 3 different experts (nomination + CACJ 90 points) | 6-10 months | titles are awarded from February 1, 2013 |
| 13 | Open (САС) | Champion (CH) | 3 evaluations from 3 different experts (CAC nomination + 93 points) | from 10 months | it is enough to close this title to participate in breeding work |
| 11 | Champion (CACIB) | International Champion (I. Ch.) | 3 evaluations from 3 different experts in 2 different WCF countries/regions (CACIB nomination + 95 points) | -//- | |
| 9 |
International Champion (CAGCIB) |
Grand International Champion (Gr. I. Ch.) | 3 evaluations from 3 different judges in 2 WCF countries/regions (CAGCIB nomination + 97 points) | -//- | |
| 7 | Grand International Champion (CACE) | European\Continental Champion (E.Ch.\C.Ch.) | 3 scores from 3 different judges in 3 countries (CACE nomination + 97 points) | -//- | |
| 5 | European\Continental Champion (GCACE) | Grand European\Continental Champion (Gr.E.Ch\Gr.С.Ch) | 3 evaluations from 3 different judges in 3 countries (GCACE nomination + 97 points) | -//- | |
| 3 | Grand European\Continental Champion (CACM) | World Champion (W.Ch) | 3 evaluations from 3 different judges in 3 countries on 2 continents (CACM nomination + 98 points) | -//- | |
| 1 | World Champion (W.Ch) | - | - | -//- | Always nominated for, may receive the Prize of Honor |
Note: All titles listed above are awarded exclusively to cats and cats participating or planning to participate in breeding(not neutered / not sterilized); all listed titles are awarded only to cats and cats of breeds that have been officially and fully recognized by the WCF.
2, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12, 14, 15a, 16a - these are the classes of neuters (newers), neuters are evaluated in the same way as cats that are not deprived of the opportunity to breed, only they are awarded the titles of not champions, but premiers (Premier) . For example, in class 4 the Grand European/Continental Premiers (CAPM) compete for the World Premier (W.P.) title.
The indicated number of points and the nomination must be obtained from each expert (i.e., to obtain the champion title, you need to receive a total of at least 189 points + 3 nominations). The required number of points does not guarantee a nomination.
Show classes WCF (optional)
| № | class number | Exhibition classes | Age | Comments |
| 1 | 17 | Beginners | from 6 months |
Kittens and cats of unknown origin are exhibited, matching the phenotype to one of the recognized WCF breeds. To obtain a certificate of conformity to the breed, you need an "excellent" rating and signatures from two experts. (from exhibition rules WCF) Note: at the WCF General Assembly on April 28-29, 2012, it was decided to open the beginner class for all breeds. Now a cat can receive a certificate of conformity after evaluation by 4 experts in 3 clubs. Each club will independently resolve all contentious issues in this class. |
| 2 | 18 | Color definition | from 3 months | In this class, kittens and cats are exhibited, in which it is difficult to correctly determine the color. |
| 3 | 19 | domestic cats | from 10 months |
Show class for spayed/neutered cats and cats that do not have a pedigree and do not meet the standard of any recognized breed in terms of phenotype. They receive ratings and nominations for Best in show only in their class. |
| 4 | 21 | Veterans | from 8 years old | Purebred cats only. They receive grades (not less than 95 points) and nominations for only in their class. |
| 5 | 22a | Provisionally recognized breeds | from 10 months | Cats of breeds that are provisionally recognized by the association receive marks; may receive the title of "Best Preliminarily Recognized", but do not receive titles. |
| 6 | 22b | Provisionally recognized colors | from 10 months | Cats of recognized breeds, but unrecognized colors. Receive marks, but do not receive titles, may receive the title of "best in unrecognized colors". |
| 7 | 23 | Breeds in the process of recognition | Cats of unrecognized breeds and unrecognized colors. Ranked but not awarded titles; may receive the title of "best in unrecognized colors". | |
| 8 | 24 | Exhibition class | They are not evaluated and do not participate in the competition. The so-called "advertising class" |
Best variety (best in color) in WCF
The title of "Best in Color" goes to an adult cat/kitten that scores 95 points or more and/or is rated EX1.
To award the title "best in color" in one color, one breed must be at least 3 cats in each of the classes (kittens, juniors, adults) (3 titles are awarded). In the event that there are no 3 cats of the same color and the same breed in the same class, then juniors + kittens and adults are judged together (2 titles are awarded) or all three classes together (1 title is awarded).
Neuters and veterans compete for the title of "best in color" only among themselves (neuters with neuters, and veterans with veterans).
Best in show in WCF
At the end of each exhibition there is a special competition" Best in show ", it involves cats that have been nominated by the judges for Best in show (nom BIS). Nomination can be given to cats that have won the title of "best in color"; adult cats that have scored at least 95 points, but defeated in the competition for "best in color" kitten; domestic cats, veterans and litters with at least 95 points.
The best cats are selected in 5 wool types : LH (long coat), SLH (semi-long coat), SH (short coat), SOSH (Siamese oriental short coat) and SPH (Sphynx). (sometimes sphinxes are combined with the Siamese-Oriental group). For separationBest in show for 5 categories, it is necessary that there should be at least 15 cats in each of them. Otherwise, the categories are combined: semi-longhair + longhair; shorthair + siamo-oriental + sphinxes. Or is there a single Best in show without division into categories.
In each category, each judge has the right to nominate: 1 adult cat, 1 adult cat, 1 neuter cat, 1 neutered cat, 1 veteran cat, 1 veteran cat, 1 junior cat, 1 junior cat, 1 kitten , 1 kitten, 1 baby cat, 1 baby cat and 1 litter (in the latter case, all kittens in the litter must receive 95 points) and 1 domestic cat, 1 house cat for their special show.
Titles on Best in show
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IFA
Good afternoon, dear visitors!
This article tells about the MFA exhibition system, the main rules and contact persons!
MFA was founded in 1994 and unites clubs Russian Federation, Kazakhstan, Belarus, Kyrgyzstan and Moldova. The purpose of the MFA is to coordinate clubs, increasing the level of breeding and exhibition activities.
Democracy activities: IFA cooperates with leading national and international felinological associations, recognizes official experts of various felinological systems, uses standards of various systems in breeding work.
High professional level: IFA supplies IFA clubs and experts with methodological materials, standards, organizes studies, seminars. The publishing department of the IFA annually updates manuals for breeders, issues the Almanac of the IFA.
IFA exhibitions distinguish high level of preparation and conduct, rich prize fund, high-class experts and coverage in the media and on the World Wide Web. The IFA establishes cups, prizes and gifts for each licensed IFA exhibition, as well as establishes discounts and incentives for winners and active participants.
Breeders and nurseries MFA have excellent breeding material, participate and win in the largest exhibitions of the CIS and the world of various felinological systems.
Kittens from MFA catteries purchased in Europe, USA and Asia. A special pride of the MFA clubs are cats of the eastern group, British, Scottish folds, Siberians, Don Sphynxes, exotics, as well as rare breeds.
IFA prizes and competitions: Since 1994, the MFA has been holding competitions for the best animals of the year - Top Cat, Top Kitten, as well as the MFA Guest - to encourage active breeders. In the regions and countries of the CIS, annual ratings are held for the best representative of the breed. The winners receive prizes and gifts, the results of the contests are covered in the media.
Judges of the IFA enjoy well-deserved respect and authority not only in IFAs, but also in other systems. IFA experts of the international category are included in the international list of European judges. IFA experts work at the largest exhibitions in the CIS and Europe. MFA English site - www.mfa-ifa.ru
IFA website www.cats-club.ru contains information about the activities of the IFA, the calendar of shows and reports from the shows of the IFA, lists of experts, as well as methodological and reference information for breeders and judges, articles on breeds, judging and genetics, kennel advertising and links to the best sites about animals.
EXHIBITION RULES
- All cats must have a veterinary certificate with marks of vaccinations against rabies (except for animals under 6 months of age), ponleukopenia, rhinotracheitis and other diseases;
- Animals with visual signs of illness or general weak condition are not allowed to the exhibition. The final decision in each case is made by the veterinarian;
- if a disease is detected in a cat, all animals of this owner are removed from the exhibition; exhibitor fee is non-refundable;
- the participant can leave the exhibition ahead of schedule (before its end) only with the written permission of the exhibition committee;
- the owner who declared his animal for the exhibition. but for some reason, who has not exhibited it, has no right to demand the return of the exhibitor's fee;
- public access to the expert's table is prohibited, pet owners are not allowed in the judging room, except for specially stipulated cases;
at the request of the expert, he is presented with a document on the origin of the animal; as well as certificates for titles;
- Animals absent at the time of the call do not pass the examination;
aggressive animals do not pass the examination: an animal is considered aggressive if it is impossible to examine and feel on the expert's table;
- if the owner disagrees with the grade awarded, he can apply to the secretariat with a request for re-examination only in case of a technical error (class, sex, color are incorrectly indicated). The expert's assessment is not subject to appeal;
- the owner can make the necessary changes (show class and other data) only before the start of the examination;
- owners who leave the exhibition before its end without the written permission of the exhibition committee, lose their diplomas and evaluation sheets.
The article is taken from the 9th edition of the IFA Almanac
."Frequently Asked Questions" from members of other clubs and systems
1.Can I take part in MFA shows with the pedigree of another club? Do I need to register with the MFA club?
The IFA recognizes pedigrees and other tribes. documents WCF-FIFE-TICA-CFA-ICU-OFA In order to take part in IFA shows, it is enough to have a document confirming the origin of the cat (metric - up to 10 months) or pedigree (from 10 months) Join the IFA club to participate not required for exhibitions.
2. I have a cat - Int. Ch. WCF. What title should I apply for at MFA?
The IFA recognizes system title certificates. having similar title systems (WCF, FIFe) If you have a title certificate of these systems, you can enroll in the appropriate class.
3. WCF does not take into account marks from IFA shows. Does this mean my titles are gone?
Each system has its own rules. You can apply for WCF titles in WCF certificates, and MFA titles - in MFA certificates - in parallel, pursue a career in two systems.
4. My cat has the title of World Champion - WCF. Can I enroll in the Honor class at IFA shows?
World Champion is a title that only WCF registers. Therefore, you can get an honorary class for this title at WCF shows. At MFA shows, we can enroll you in the class "Absolute Champion of the MFA"
5. How can I register scores from IFA shows and get a title certificate?
The title certificate for MFA CHAMPION is issued by the club. You can contact the club that held the exhibition and get a certificate there. As for the titles of Int. champ. and above - you can also apply for this title through any MFA club by providing copies of the evaluation and your application. All titles, starting with the International Champion, are issued at the ONE center of the IFA Tribal Commission.
6. I am a member of an independent club - can I enter the MFA at the Grand Intl. Champion?
Registration in the title classes - CACIB and above is made if the breeder has TITLE CERTIFICATES for this title, issued by the IFA - WCF - FIFE. This is a requirement for breeders of any system, as well as independent clubs.
7. I have a Levkoy cat. Can I take part in your exhibitions?
On this moment the Levkoy breed in the IFA has the status of "unrecognized" You can exhibit in the class "unrecognized breeds" get grades - without titles and nominations
8. I have a peterbald cat. For some reason, they didn’t compare her with Siamese on Best.
In the IFA, there is another division of groups by breed: ALL Sphynxes are included in the FIFTH group. The CO group is ONLY Siamese-Oriental-Balinese-Javanese
9. M oy British cat became the best in the monobreed ring. But the judge did not nominate her for Best. How can this happen?
Monobreed ring is a choice of 10 best cats of this breed in the ring with this judge. Your cat has become the best representative of the breed by the judge. But at the BEST, the judge is NOT obliged to choose exactly your British breed and its best. He can choose - Abica, Russian Blue, Bengal, etc. But on the other hand, if he wants to nominate a BRITISH breed, he MUST choose only your cat.
10. There were two judges on the Best. One voted for my number, another judge for another number. Somehow won the number for which the other judge voted. Why didn't they draw lots??
Lots have not been drawn at IFA exhibitions since 2001. The license for the exhibition indicates the SENIOR judges for breed groups. In case of disagreement - like yours - decides Art. breed group judge
11. In the invitation to the exhibition, a monoprodka for the British was indicated. But for some reason, we were not invited to the stage.
IFA rules for holding monobreed rings:
- all cats of this breed participate at no extra charge
- for a monobreed ring, at least 7 cats of this breed are required
- nominated - kittens - young (with grades ETL 1) - adults (with titles)
- the nomination and presentation of cats is carried out only by the judge who judged the cats on the table and gave them a description
- ONLY winners of the monobreed ring are invited to the award - 10 (or 7) cats
12. My kitten got "excellent" from the judge - why wasn't he nominated for Best in Show?
The nomination can only be given to kittens (or young ones) with a score of "personally 1", and adults - with a title. If your kitten has not received a STRATEGY (i.e. 1) it means. that he has some problems or shortcomings
13. The judge did not give me a title. How can I appeal his assessment?
The assessment of the expert is not subject to appeal - only re-judging is possible due to a technical error of the secretariat. The judge does not have to judge your cat. but must explain his assessment.
14. I took part in TIKA exhibitions. How can I get scores for an MFA title?
Unfortunately not. TIKA is an American system, with its own standards, which are different from European ones, with its show classes, which are different from European ones. In IFA title certificates, only assessments of systems that have similar standards and show mechanics - WCF and FIFE are taken into account
15. Moscow will host world exhibition WCF. Will the scores be counted for Muscovites as away ones?
No, according to the rules of the IFA, grades obtained in another region (CAGCIB, CACE) or in another city of the same region (CACIB) are considered to be field grades
16. My cat took part in the WCF monobreed ring, as well as in the Master ring. How will these wins be counted for the MFA rankings? WCF Monobreed Rings is a paid competition, in which only those cats that have paid for it take part. Therefore, not the best of the entire exhibition win, but the best of those who paid for the competition. Wins in paid competitions in the MFA are not counted as not reflecting real competition.
17.My cat took part in your exhibitions and scored quite a lot of points. Will these scores be taken into account for the annual ranking of the MFA?
The MFA Annual Ranking is a Choice
- best representatives breeds
- Best of Breed - regional - for Russia
- Best of Breed - national - for the Russian Federation, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Moldova, Kyrgyzstan
- Best of Breed - International
among the Best of Breed - international is selected:
- 10 kittens
- 10 adults
- 10 newters
All these nominations are for cats registered with the IFA
cat owners from other systems are nominated for the competition "GUEST IFA"
“My cat has a pedigree, which means she is purebred – so why should I go to the show?”
A pedigree is just a STATEMENT of the origin of a cat, an officially certified list of its relatives. Of course, kittens are activated in the club - i.e. examine, determine sex, color, presence of defects, shortcomings, etc. But often with age, the type of kitten changes, defects or shortcomings that were not determined during activation may appear. There are frequent cases when the color was incorrectly determined at the first activation. Sometimes there are cases of abnormal development of the skeleton - jaws, teeth, deformation of the skull, tail, etc. Therefore, before mating, a cat, and even more so a cat, must be set out. The judge will make a description of the cat, point out the merits, and most importantly, the FAULTS of the cat (there are no ideal animals), so it is necessary to select a pair taking into account these shortcomings.
“My cat behaved badly at the exhibition - hissed, biting ... The judge removed her from the examination. Can we try exhibiting one more time?"
Aggressive behavior of cats at exhibitions has different reasons: the cat is afraid of noise, other animals, a large room. The cat does not feel well, something hurts, etc. In order for the animal to calmly perceive the exhibition atmosphere, it is necessary to accustom it to exhibitions in advance - to start an exhibition career from the young class, for example. Much depends on heredity, and on the upbringing of the cat, and on the organization of the exhibition - noise, loud music, stupidly rushing about stewards, a nervous owner ... Of course, you can try your luck again, but we must remember that according to the rules of almost all international systems the expert is not obliged to examine the aggressive cat.
“I need to leave the exhibition before it ends - can I pass the examination out of turn?”
At the exhibition, all animals are divided into breeds - within the breed - into colors - within the color - into show classes - within the show class - into cats and cats. Competition takes place within each class between cats - of the same breed - of the same color - of the same class - of the same sex (for example - British - blue - kitten class - cats, or: Siberian - black tabby - CACIB class - cats). Therefore, in order to receive its mark, the cat must be judged (and compared) along with other cats of the same class. The order of judging is drawn up in advance by the secretariat and placed in the catalog and on the stand. Therefore, the presence at the exhibition is mandatory from the very beginning to the end. Animal that did not appear for judging at the time of the call by the expert is considered absent. No appraisal, no refund.
“I signed up for the exhibition, paid for it, but circumstances have changed, and I cannot take part. How can I get an exhibition fee? The return of the exhibition fee can only be made before the agreed date. After that, the exhibition fee is non-refundable. At the request of the participant, part of his contribution can be credited to the next exhibition.
“How can judges at Best compare cats of different breeds? They choose which breed is best?”
All cats are divided into 5 breed groups:
o LH group - Persians, Exotics
o SLH group - angora, Siberians, Maine Coons, etc.
o KSh group - British, Russian Blues, Scottish Folds, Abyssinians, etc.
o Eastern - Siamese, Orientals, Balinese, Javanese
o 5th group - all Rex, all sphinxes, all bobtails, etc.
From the beginning, the judges choose the winners in groups - i.e. the best animal of each group - Best in Show in the LH group, Best in Show in the SLH group, Best in Show in the SH group, etc. The winners of these groups will compete for the title of Best of Best (i.e. the best of the best). To do this: each judge AB (all breed - i.e. “for all breeds”) places the winners of the groups - Best in show - in places. He puts his points for each winner of the group - for the compliance of this animal with the standard for this breed. For example:
o LH group - winner of BIS exotic - gets - 25 points
o SLH - Siberian cat - 5
o KSh - British cat - 10
o Oriental - oriental cat - 20
o 5th - Cornish Rex cat - 15
Other judges also put their points - according to the total amount, the Best of Best is selected
Why should kittens be exhibited at an exhibition? They don't get titles, do they?
Participation in the exhibition a large number kittens talking about high level breeding and literacy of breeders: catteries show the success of their work, visitors see how animals develop, how show class kittens should look at this age. Young animals get used to the exhibition atmosphere, which is very important for their further exhibition career. A kitten can win a BIS in its breed group, as well as become a BOB kitten at an exhibition.
“The judge found a defect in the tail of my kitten at the exhibition - a kink - and put a “disqualification” - but is he still small?”
Some shortcomings are allowed in the kitten class, which can improve with age: light eye color, insufficient coat color, not quite correct or even bite, undescended testicles, etc. But those defects that will not be corrected are noted in the evaluation sheet and the animal receives "very good." or "disqualification" For such vices as defined in early age, relate:
o Skeletal defects (tail fracture, skull deformity, keel, etc.)
o Color defects (white medallion in solid colors of cultivated breeds, etc.)
“At one show, my cat won the Best in Show in the breed group, and at another it didn’t even get a nomination – how can that be?”
One must keep in mind the following: a cat is never judged alone - by itself, but always IN COMPARISON with others. In other words: your cat's score depends on who she's being compared to. What is the level of competition at this show in general, both in the breed and in exhibition class in particular. If a lot of cats are exhibited in this class, then it will be more difficult to win. In a small exhibition and in a small competition of chances for win more, but such victories are not so significant and weighty.
« The expert examined my cat and asked me to show the pedigree. Does the expert have the right to know the origin of the exhibited animals?”
Yes, an expert in the right to ask you to provide a cat's pedigree. He can check the date of birth, color, and the very existence of a document of origin, as an admission to the exhibition. All cats in the exhibition in the Open class and above are required to have a pedigree and present it on demand, as well as a certificate for titles. The judge must first describe the cat and then look at the pedigree.
