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Hello, I have a beautiful champagne colored cat that I believe is a Maine Coon cat. First, how do I tell if he is Maine Coon, and how do I get him into shows? I would like to at least enter him in the housecat category. Please let me know if you can help! Thank you!

Amanda Slater :)

-- Anonymous, March 09, 2001

Answers

Go to the Cat Fancier's Association website and look at the show listings and find one in your area. Call or write the show secretary for a flyer and an application at least a month before the show. Send in your application at least two weeks before the closing date for entries. Make sure your cat has all required shots. Must also be neutered/spayed and NOT be declawed.

Trim his claws, clean his ears, brush his teeth, then give him a bath and blow him dry. Determine if he looks his best one or two days after his bath so you'll know when to bath him before the show. Buy a set of cage drapes or an enclosed cage for him to use at the show. It helps to attend one or two shows as a spectator and talk to other exhibitors first. Good luck.

-- Anonymous, March 14, 2001


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