We have a new grand!

[mews2much]

I was confused on the first day of the TICA show because the points are different.
I was told Cleo became a Champion the first day but I never got anything saying that and it has been a month.
I was told they would mail me something.
Some of the people in CFA asked why I show in TICA also.
They said TICA is sub standard and the breeder of Twilight my sisters sphynx said who wants TICA it does not mean anything if you win.
Twilight was shown in CFA and was in last place in sphynx in every ring.
My sister no longer wants to show her in CFA.
The worse part is Cleo beat the other cat from the same cattery and my sister felt bad.
They do not show in TICA.
My sister will try Twilight in the next TICA show now.
How are the sphynx in ACFA?
I have been told they are sub standard.
I heard they might have a show in Monterey again.
If they do I will go to look around and not show.

[GoldenKitty45]

Not in my opinion - we have VERY nice cats in all the breeds. I've never said that one association's cats were "sub standard" to any others in a different association.

Like I said, if the cat meets the standard it should be able to grand in any association you show in. I really don't like it when a person puts down another association as being substandard or the cats as substandard.

I don't like the way TICA does their shows, that's all. Not saying its a bad association, just that I don't show there. I prefer ACFA first, then CFA - always have.

If you look at the top cats in all 3 associations, you will find quality cats in all the breeds. CFA tends to be the most extreme with some of the breeds tho. So Jacky, I'd try an ACFA show if one comes up in your area. You can show one day without registering your cat and see how you like it and what you think.

Don't worry about it - show in the association where you do best and that is most convenient for you to travel to - that's what I'm doing.

[mews2much]

You know how some people are.
I now people that are die hard TICA and people that are die hard CFA and alot of them do not cut each one down.
I will try a ACFA show if one comes around here.
I know Cleo can do ok in both CFA and TICA.
The problem is the way she started acting.
Wrinkles will be a test and her breeder knows that.
I sent her new pictures last night showing her how much her color changed.
I will continue to show in both TICA and CFA no matter what anyone says and will try ACFA it comes around

[Abymummy]

Interesting twist to the thread but let me if you will, chime in...

As everyone knows, I breed Abys and the breed standard for Abys are pretty much the same in all registries. I do wish I was allowed to show in the local FIFe shows here and there is now a TICA club but they haven't announced any shows so, I have no idea if they will let me show or not! Frankly, I just love to SHOW OFF my cats!

[NorthernGlow]

Originally Posted by Abymummy

Interesting twist to the thread but let me if you will, chime in...

As everyone knows, I breed Abys and the breed standard for Abys are pretty much the same in all registries. I do wish I was allowed to show in the local FIFe shows here and there is now a TICA club but they haven't announced any shows so, I have no idea if they will let me show or not! Frankly, I just love to SHOW OFF my cats!

May I ask why you can't show your cats in FIFé? As that's the association I'm most familiar with, I'd like to hear all the weird rules they have (as they do have pretty strict rules IMO).

Congratulations to the OP!

[Catkiki]

Originally Posted by NorthernGlow

May I ask why you can't show your cats in FIFé? As that's the association I'm most familiar with, I'd like to hear all the weird rules they have (as they do have pretty strict rules IMO).

Congratulations to the OP!

I was wondering that too. And I also say congrats to the OP!

[Abymummy]

Originally Posted by NorthernGlow

May I ask why you can't show your cats in FIFé? As that's the association I'm most familiar with, I'd like to hear all the weird rules they have (as they do have pretty strict rules IMO).

Congratulations to the OP!

Originally Posted by Catkiki

I was wondering that too. And I also say congrats to the OP!

I have NO IDEA...local club just wont let me enter their shows, nor will they allow a club member to enter my cats into their shows, even their fun shows where there's nothing to be collected, I'm not allowed to enter. There's always some sort of excuse or another. When I tried to join the club and register my cats with FIFE also there was some sort of block...so in the end, I have given up even trying! I even bought CFA pedigrees (which i don't need) for the registration and there's always an excuse....

[WellingtonCats]

No politics in my post. I know how hard it is to grand, period.

Congratulations Martice. Can't wait to hear about the Rod news.

[Kai Bengals]

Originally Posted by GoldenKitty45

Not in my opinion - we have VERY nice cats in all the breeds. I've never said that one association's cats were "sub standard" to any others in a different association.

Like I said, if the cat meets the standard it should be able to grand in any association you show in. I really don't like it when a person puts down another association as being substandard or the cats as substandard.

I don't like the way TICA does their shows, that's all. Not saying its a bad association, just that I don't show there. I prefer ACFA first, then CFA - always have.

If you look at the top cats in all 3 associations, you will find quality cats in all the breeds. CFA tends to be the most extreme with some of the breeds tho. So Jacky, I'd try an ACFA show if one comes up in your area. You can show one day without registering your cat and see how you like it and what you think.

Don't worry about it - show in the association where you do best and that is most convenient for you to travel to - that's what I'm doing.

To clarify, for myself, my intent wasn't to put down ACFA, although it may have come across that way in my post. I respect the registry, although I don't show in it. (The rest of my post refers only to USA shows)
Of the bengal breeders who show their cats, nearly all of them choose TICA to show them, so ACFA is way behind the curve. TICA is the place where bengal cats earn their recognition in the cat fancy......for the time being.

I suppose it would be beneficial to ACFA if more mainstream bengal breeders would show cats at their shows. Maybe that will come to pass as time goes by.

ACFA has very few shows in our surrounding area, but I will start checking their show schedule more often to see if we can exhibit at a show within reasonable traveling distance.

CFA hates the wild hybrid-cats, which includes the Bengal, so I am fully in support of ALL legitimate registries that support and encourage Bengal breeders. Whether I show my cats in their registry or not, I do support their
efforts and my intention is not to disparage them

[GoldenKitty45]

No hard feelings Nial - hope you can find an ACFA show to test. TICA was the first to recognize the Bengals, then ACFA, so I'll agree we are behind. I'd be surprised if CFA ever accepts any of the breeds with wild cat backgrounds.

[mews2much]

I doubt they ever will.
They had a fit when they found out I show TY and a judge accused someone I benched with of having a part Bengal in HHP.
They adopted the cat from the pound and she is listed as DSH.

[Kai Bengals]

Originally Posted by mews2much

I doubt they ever will.
They had a fit when they found out I show TY and a judge accused someone I benched with of having a part Bengal in HHP.
They adopted the cat from the pound and she is listed as DSH.

Even if the cat were part bengal, that shouldn't be a against their rules, because the cat would be a mix, no papers and one could easily claim that the parentage of the cat was unknown and therefore a HHP.

Technically a bengal without papers should be able to be shown in HHP because it's parentage is not known. Then they could really have a fit.