A Siamese & Oriental Cat Show

The TPS&PBCC Show

If you like Siamese & Oriental cats why not visit a friendly specialist show.

Where is the Show ?
When is the Show ?
What will I see ?
Can I buy a Kitten ?
Who runs the Show ?
Can I Show My Cat ?
How do I enter the Show ?

Where is the Show ?: The 2008 show will be held at Memorial Hall, Marford Road, Wheathampstead, Herts, England.
How to get there

When is the Show ?: The next show will be held on Saturday 27th September 2008

What will I see ?

All colours of Siamese - Seal, Blue, Chocolate and Lilac Points, Tabby Points, Red Points, Tortie Points and Cream Points plus Cinnamon, Caramel, Fawn and Apricot Points - and all colours and patterns of Orientals, plus Balinese (Longhaired Siamese), Oriental Longhairs and Oriental Bicolours. There is also a section for non-pedigree Household Pets.

These cats are all penned, with their litter trays and cosy white blankets, ready for the judges to examine them and make their decisions.

In addition to the cats in competition we have an exhibition section. Here the cats spend their day in decorated pens as they will not be judged in the serious competitive classes.

The climax to the show is the Best in Show judging. The day's top winners are judged against each other to find the Best in Show male and female Adult, Kitten and Neuter and finally the Best Exhibit in Show. These winners are then placed in specially decorated pens.

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Can I buy a Kitten ?

You will not be able to buy a kitten at a show and take it home with you. This would be far too stressful for any kitten.

You will be able to talk to the breeders and exhibitors and learn about their cats. Many of exhibitors will have kittens at home or be expecting litters soon, so you will be able to discuss this with them and arrange to visit them.

Before buying your first pedigree kitten read the GCCF's advice on the subject.

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Who runs the Show ?: The Show is run by the Tabby Point Siamese & Progressive Breeders Cat Club which is affiliated to the Governing Council of the Cat Fancy. The next show will be the Club's twentyfirst Championship show.

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Can I Show My Cat ?: If you want to enter the 2006 show your cat must be

a Siamese, Oriental SH, Balinese, Oriental LH or Oriental Bicolour
registered with the GCCF
at least 14 weeks old on the day of the show
vaccinated & boosted up to date
in top health and condition
or for the non-pedigree classes

a non-pedigree cat - any colour or pattern!
at least 14 weeks old on the day of the show
neutered if nine months old or over on the day of the show
vaccinated & boosted up to date
again, in top health and condition
If you would like to show your non-pedigree cat but have never shown before you can email the show manager for advice. Showing a non-pedigree cat can be great fun.
All other breeds recognised by the GCCF are eligible for our Exhibition section and Decorated Pen competition.

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How do I enter the Show ?

You can get a paper copy of the Schedule for the Show by sending an A5 S.A.E. (normal first or second class postage is sufficient) to the Show Manager:

H C M Meekings
Wrenshall Farmhouse
Walsham le Willows
Bury St Edmunds
Suffolk IP31 3AS

Alternatively, the schedule is available online:

the main part of the schedule - pdf file.
the entry form for pedigree entries - pdf file.
the entry form for non-pedigree entries - pdf file.

Please make sure that you print out both pages of the appropriate entry form, preferably on one sheet of paper, complete and sign it, and post it to the Show Manager with your cheque. In order to ensure the arrival of your entry despite the postal service you may email details of your entry to the Assistant Show Manager
Either: list FULL details of exhibit, parents, classes, payments & exhibitor (as on the entry form) in the body of your email
Or: (if you have Acrobat) you may complete the pdf form from the website and return it as a pdf as an attachment.
but you MUST also send the signed entry form and cheque by post