Persian
Handling: 1. Remove the cat from the pen preferably with the cat facing towards the back of the pen by placing one hand under the chest and using the fingers to hold the forelimbs and then supporting the rump as the cat is slid out . If the cat is not in the right position for removal, the blanket could be turned round with the cat on top, if possible. |
2. Depending on the judge’s preference, hold the cat up or put it down on the trolley.
If holding up, let the judge see the front view and side view held at the judge’s eye level. Cats should not be cuddled or held close to the body. No stroking of fur forwards or backwards and the less the coat is handled the better.
3. When the cat is put on the trolley, it is to be gently held. Bites and tails to be assessed with the four paws on the trolley.
Handling for Best in Show
1. Best way to remove the cat from the cat box is for one steward to hold the cat and the other to remove the cat carrier backwards away from both.
2. To hold the cat for display at best in show the cat is to be rested across one forearm for support having the cat’s legs straddled across the arm and holding the paws with the fingers and the other arm to support the cat’s hind quarters.
3. To display the cat for the judge and also the public, the cat can be slightly tipped forward and shaken very gently to allow the coat hair to fluff out and then held up to be viewed.
If holding up, let the judge see the front view and side view held at the judge’s eye level. Cats should not be cuddled or held close to the body. No stroking of fur forwards or backwards and the less the coat is handled the better.
3. When the cat is put on the trolley, it is to be gently held. Bites and tails to be assessed with the four paws on the trolley.
Handling for Best in Show
1. Best way to remove the cat from the cat box is for one steward to hold the cat and the other to remove the cat carrier backwards away from both.
2. To hold the cat for display at best in show the cat is to be rested across one forearm for support having the cat’s legs straddled across the arm and holding the paws with the fingers and the other arm to support the cat’s hind quarters.
3. To display the cat for the judge and also the public, the cat can be slightly tipped forward and shaken very gently to allow the coat hair to fluff out and then held up to be viewed.