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I have been involved with many of the
TICA shows in the UK but usually ring clerking, entry clerking and general
dogsbody so this unfortunately means I often cannot take a cat. The
last time I tried to ring clerk and show was unsuccessful and I didn't
even bother showing the next day.
I really enjoy showing with TICA.
Showing with them means my cat is never left in a busy show hall alone
with strangers. I can sit with them all day. They are also
protected with cage curtains, so if they want some privacy they can get
it. This was not necessary for Khan who is a major showman and loves
the attention! Purrdy however, was not happy, she did not mind the
judges but did not like being in a cage. Being able to pull
the curtains in between rings really settled her so that she was in a good
mood for each judge.
Being able to hear the Judges
comments as they analyse each cat is a very useful learning tool for any
breeder. Having an open show hall also means the general public
become educated and can pick up tips on what to look for in their chosen
breed. Or sometimes when one just can't decide between breeds seeing
them on public display held up by the judge in all their glory can settle
a decision.
If you have never shown I would
highly recommend it. It can be a fun day out. I have made lots
of friends in the show hall both in this country and the USA. The
only negative is that show bath!
For a list of upcoming TICA shows in
the UK please click here.
TICA,
Derby 2006
Dotcom Shere Khan of
Handaros was made up to Champion today. This was his first show as an
adult so we are very pleased with his wonderful results.
Ring 1 (Kurt Vlach) 2nd Best in Colour, 3rd
best in Division
Ring 2 (Massimo Picardello ~ Italy) 1st
Best in Colour, 1st Best in Division, 3rd Best Maine Coon
Ring 3 (Martine Calliard ~ France) 3rd Best
in Colour, 3rd Best in Division
Ring 4 (Lorre Smith ~ USA) 1st Best in
Colour, 1st Best in Division, 2nd Best Maine Coon, 2nd Best Overall Long
Hair cat
Ring 5 Pascal Remy ~ France) 2nd Best in
Colour, 2nd
Best in
TICA Newcastle 2005
Dotcom
Shere Khan of Handaros
Ring 1 (Kurt Vlach) ~ 3rd Best in Colour
Ring 2 (Chris Unangst) ~ 3rd Best in Colour
Ring 3 (Monika Dany) ~ 1st Best in Colour, 1st Best in Division, 3rd Best
Maine Coon kitten, 4th Best Overall Longhair kitten in show.
Ring 4 (Lisa Dickie) ~ 2nd Best in Colour, 2nd Best in Division.
TICA Bletchley 2005
Purrbodys Lyra Kabalakat of Handaros
Ring 1 ~ (Genevieve Basquine) Best in
Colour
Ring 2 (Bobbie Tullo) ~ Best in Colour
Ring 3 (Connie Webb) ~ Best in Colour, 3rd
Best in Division
Ring 4 ~ (Franzisca Gagern) Best in Colour,
2nd Best in Division
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