A cat show is a judged event where the owners of cats compete to win titles in various cat registering organizations by entering their cats to be judged after a breed standard. Both pedigreed and companion cats are admissible, although the rules differ from organization to organization. Cats are compared to a breed standard, and the owners of those judged to be closest to it are awarded a prize. Moggys are judged based on their temperament. Often, at the end of the year, all of the points accrued at various shows are added up and more national and regional titles are awarded.
The European Shorthair at the 2011 TUROK Cat Show in Turku, Finland
Judge handling a cat at a cat show
Typical cat show benching cage in the US. Cats wait here until their owners are called to enter them into the ring.
Fancy cat show benching area decorations
The Sydney Royal Easter Show, commonly shortened to The Easter Show or The Show, is an annual show held in Sydney, Australia over two weeks around the Easter period. First held in 1823, it comprises an agricultural show, an amusement park and a fair and combines the elements of each, showcasing the judging of livestock and produce. The Royal Agricultural Society of New South Wales is responsible for the event. Queen Victoria awarded the society and its show the right to use the word "Royal" in its name.
The District Exhibits are one of the most popular sights at the show. In 2001 the South East Queensland District won First Prize for Display, celebrating the Federation of Australia
The Clyde Engineering Pavilion at the Royal Easter Show, circa 1900
Prize winners at the Royal Easter Show, c1920s. Photo by Sam Hood.
The Skywheel
