Concerning Cat Clubs and Cat Shows 



litters of kittens, except such as have been previously 

 registered at the Cat Club offices. 



Neuter (gelded) or spayed cats are allowed to 

 compete for prizes, but are not eligible for entry on. 

 the stud book. 



A duly qualified veterinary surgeon is appointed 

 at every show to act as inspector, who examines 

 every cat before it is benched, and rejects any that 

 exhibit any sign of disease. 



The N. C. C. keeps a " black list." People eligi- 

 ble for this have been guilty, as members or other- 

 wise, of fraudulent or discreditable conduct in regard 

 to cats and cat shows, and are not countenanced by 

 the N. C. C. in any capacity. 



All prizes won are recorded in the stud book. 

 The other rules do not differ materially from the 

 rules of cat shows in this country. 



The offices of the National Cat Club are at 5 Great 

 Jamco Street, Bedford Row, London, W. C, and the 

 annual and championship shows have so far been 

 held at the Crystal Palace. There is also a Ladies' 

 Kennel Association, which holds shows of great 

 interest, many of its members being connected with 

 the N. C. C. 



The definition of classes, both in England and 

 America, is as follows : — 



Open Classes. — Open to cats, prize winners or novices. 

 Novice Classes. — Open to cats of any age that have never 

 won a prize. 



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