A new cat class and some rule changes have been made after the Fair Book was published. For complete updated rules, please see “Cat Addition” to Fair Book available at http://lancaster.unl.edu/4h/fair/2016/FairBookCatAddition&Form.pdf or the Extension office.
The new class is “Working Cats” (cats must live outside the house 75–100% of the time).
Some of the rule changes include:
• Claws shall be trimmed. No Exceptions.
• Cats are judged on physical condition, cleanliness, temperament and presentation, not on specific breed standards.
• Cats may be spayed, neutered or intact.
• Cages will be provided at the fair. Exhibitors may show from their own pet carrier but using one of the provided cages is preferred. Exhibitor will furnish food, water, litter. As part of showmanship, cages will be judged immediately after the cat is shown. Cages should have a bottom liner such as a blanket or rug, some sort of cloth or paper enclosure around the sides of the cage.
• Exhibitors are required to wear a long-sleeved white shirt or blouse with 4-H armband on left arm or a 4-H T-shirt, jeans or long pants, and closed-toe shoes (no shorts or skirts).