TICA Show - Cage Size Confusion

solaritybengals · Dec 7, 2005

The TICA show coming up New Years Eve... I'm a little confused with how the cages work. I'm bringing 3 cats and they allow 2 cats in a full size cage and right now I've signed up for 1 double cage and 1 half cage. Which I assume would be enough space. What on earth is a half cage? At the CFA show I went to I didn't see any half cages so it must be different. Is a half cage enough for one cat?

kai bengals · Dec 7, 2005

If you use the cages the show supplies, each one is a double cage, with a middle section that will swing out to divide the cage in half.
So, it's possible that you have a strange cat right next to yours in the same cage, with the divider in between.

goldenkitty45 · Dec 7, 2005

The cages are "double" cages with a divider in the center to create either one big double cage or 2 single cages (1/2 cages).

For 3 cats you would automatically get one double cage and half of the next double cage. You do not need to sign up for any cages. However, if you would prefer to have 2 full double cages (recommend with bigger cats) then you would pay for the extra 1/2 cage to have 2 doubles for 3 cats.

Most shows allow 1/2 cage per cat or 2 kittens. I recommend you pay for the extra 1/2 cage and have 2 doubles for your 3 cats.

Clear now?

solaritybengals · Dec 7, 2005

I think so. That is sort of what I thought so I wanted to ask. Only 2 are showing, 1 is exhibition only so I would actually have to pay for a whole double cage extra. I don't want another cat in the same cage as mine with the divider. I just thought that if they actually have "half cages" then it wouldnt' be so bad. But if mine has to share a cage then I would rather buy teh whole extra double cage. This show is pricey.

goldenkitty45 · Dec 7, 2005

I noticed TICA shows are one of the highest prices - that's cause they have the most rings. CFA and ACFA shows run anywhere from 4-10 rings for the weekend. Usually 4-5 rings a day. TICA goes 6 - and sometimes does a "3-day" weekend, so that's over 12 rings in 3 days - way too much for me or my cats.

I know ACFA is averaging $45-50 per show for 8-10 rings. And that's for one cat - you usually get a little discount on the 2nd or 3rd, etc. but not all the time.

Good luck with your cats.

If your "exhibit only" bengal is a kitten, then the smaller cage would be fine, but if an adult you are better off having the extra 1/2 cage.

solaritybengals · Dec 7, 2005

Ok I'll get the extra half cage. She is a kitten but not a little kitten any more.

Yah there are a ton of rings. Not many shows come around locally that is why I'm going for it. I'm only doing 2 of the 3 days but even with only 2 days thats 7 rings a day. It will be busy. The last one I did was 3 rings a day for 2 days. And even though I'm only doing 2 days I still have to pay the same price for the extra cage.

luvmysphynx · Dec 7, 2005

If you are thinking about purchasing a cage here is a great site http://www.petcarrier.com/home.php?cat=249 I purchased my show cage from Sturdi and I love it!

pat · Dec 7, 2005

Originally Posted by SolarityBengals

Ok I'll get the extra half cage. She is a kitten but not a little kitten any more.

Yah there are a ton of rings. Not many shows come around locally that is why I'm going for it. I'm only doing 2 of the 3 days but even with only 2 days thats 7 rings a day. It will be busy. The last one I did was 3 rings a day for 2 days. And even though I'm only doing 2 days I still have to pay the same price for the extra cage.

The nice thing about having two doubles - more space under the table for stashing your stuff, more chairs that are "yours" , lots of space on top of the two doubles to place your cards, photos, any brochures. It has it's pluses

bengalbabe · Dec 9, 2005

Originally Posted by Luvmysphynx

If you are thinking about purchasing a cage here is a great site http://www.petcarrier.com/home.php?cat=249 I purchased my show cage from Sturdi and I love it!

I like these. I'd like to get one with the see-thru plastic front so people can't poke their hands in the cage (which they were doing at my last show).

sharky · Dec 9, 2005

Originally Posted by bengalbabe

I like these. I'd like to get one with the see-thru plastic front so people can't poke their hands in the cage (which they were doing at my last show).

off topic a tad .. but folks are stupid enough to poke fingers into an animals cage??

bengalbabe · Dec 9, 2005

Originally Posted by sharky

off topic a tad .. but folks are stupid enough to poke fingers into an animals cage??

Yes they are....well, how can you resist a cute bengal?

pat · Dec 9, 2005

Originally Posted by sharky

off topic a tad .. but folks are stupid enough to poke fingers into an animals cage??

Oh my heavens, are you kidding? Some folks do not understand what a cat show is besides an opportunity to see and pet the kitty. I do not mean to sound mean, but I have had little kids and adults think I should get out of their way so they could get to my several hours to groom them, resting kitty to pet it or poke their fingers at it, to ask me if I cut their ears to get them that shape

For some time I used a custom made lexane double size show cage - appropriate air vents along sides and top. Then when they couldn't get to my cat to touch, they'd ask how I could do that to my cat?? Where was the air?

I would reply, do you think this cat I love and adore and am spending money to show is one I have put in a contraption to suffocate in front of all of you?

There are times for asking if you can touch a cat or approach, ie. snuggling with your cat on your lap between rings, or playing with them using a teaser atop your grooming stand...but the key is "ask" do not "assume".

The price of admission does not include permission to touch.

sharky · Dec 9, 2005

Wow .. that just stunned me cause I would never stick my hands into a cage of a strange animal... I admittedly have only been to three cat shows but the only cats I touched were done showing and the owners had them out..

sharky · Dec 9, 2005

Originally Posted by bengalbabe

Yes they are....well, how can you resist a cute bengal?

well no but I wouldnt poke at it..

bengalbabe · Dec 9, 2005

Originally Posted by sharky

well no but I wouldnt poke at it..

That's good I wish everyone would think like that

pat · Dec 9, 2005

Gee

can you tell that even though I haven't shown in a few years now, it still makes me hot under the collar?

solaritybengals · Dec 9, 2005

I like the signs. "Don't touch. Cat won't bite but owner will."

pat · Dec 9, 2005

Originally Posted by SolarityBengals

I like the signs. "Don't touch. Cat won't bite but owner will."

Heh!

kai bengals · Dec 10, 2005

Originally Posted by Pat & Alix

Oh my heavens, are you kidding? Some folks do not understand what a cat show is besides an opportunity to see and pet the kitty. I do not mean to sound mean, but I have had little kids and adults think I should get out of their way so they could get to my several hours to groom them, resting kitty to pet it or poke their fingers at it, to ask me if I cut their ears to get them that shape

For some time I used a custom made lexane double size show cage - appropriate air vents along sides and top. Then when they couldn't get to my cat to touch, they'd ask how I could do that to my cat?? Where was the air?

I would reply, do you think this cat I love and adore and am spending money to show is one I have put in a contraption to suffocate in front of all of you?

There are times for asking if you can touch a cat or approach, ie. snuggling with your cat on your lap between rings, or playing with them using a teaser atop your grooming stand...but the key is "ask" do not "assume".

The price of admission does not include permission to touch.

What you're describing here, is the very reason we purchased 2 double show "cages" from sturdi-products. Spectators can look and see, but they can't get their fingers near the cats. Generally speaking I won't let strangers touch our cats even if I have them out between rings, etc.
Who knows who's cat they touched before mine? I'd rather be safe than sorry and I do explain politely why they are not allowed to pet my cat. I've yet to have anyone over the age of 6 get upset about it. Sometimes a toddler will have a fit when the parent restrains them.

solaritybengals · Dec 10, 2005

I'd probably go for the use of an antibacterial before petting. I know a lot of breeders do that.

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