EXHIBITION CLASSES
Class 1
World Champion – P.H.
In this class cats compete for the title „Best Variety“ and/or „Best in Show”. They may receive
the Prize of Honour.
P.H.: Prix d’Honneur (Prize of Honour)
Class 2
World Premier – P.H.
In this class cats compete for the title „Best Variety Alter“ and/or „Best in Show Alter”.
They may receive the Prize of Honour.
P.H.: Prix d’Honneur (Prize of Honour)
Class 3
GR. European Champion resp. GR. Continental Champion – CACM
In this class cats compete for the title „World Champion“. They must receive CACM in 3
international shows of WCF in 3 different countries from 3 different judges, where one country must be in another continent.
They must receive 98 points according to the standard.
Cats are separated by breed, colour and sex.
They compete also for the title “Best Variety” and/or „Best in Show“.
GR.: Grand
Class 4
GR. European Premier resp. GR. Continental Premier – CAPM
In this class cats compete for the title „World Premier“. They must receive CAPM in 3 international shows
of WCF in 3 different countries from 3 different judges, where one country must be in another continent.
They must receive 98 points according to the standard. Cats are separated by breed, colour and sex.
They compete also for the title “Best Variety Alter” and/or „Best in Show Alter“.
GR.: Grand
Class 5
European Champion resp. Continental Champion – GCACE
In this class cats compete for the title „GR. European Champion“ resp. „GR. Continental Champion“.
They must receive GCACE in 3 international shows in 3 different countries from 3 different judges.
They must receive 97 points according to the standard.
Cats are separated by breed, colour and sex.
They compete also for the title „Best Variety“ and/or „Best in Show“.
Class 6
European Premier resp. Continental Premier – GCAPE
In this class cats compete for the title „GR. European Premier“ resp. „GR. Continental Premier“.
They must receive GCAPE in 3 international shows in 3 different countries from 3 different judges.
They must receive 97 points according to the standard.
Cats are separated by breed, colour and sex.
They compete also for the title „Best Variety Alter“ and/or „Best in Show Alter“.
Class 7
Grand Int. Champion – CACE
In this class cats compete for the title „European Champion“ resp. „Continental Champion“.
They must receive CACE in 3 international shows in 3 different countries from 3 different judges.
They must receive 97 points according to the standard.
Cats are separated by breed, colour and sex.
They compete also for the title „Best Variety“ and/or „Best in Show“.
Int.: International
Class 8
Grand Int. Premier – CAPE
In this class cats compete for the title „European Premier“ resp. „Continental Premier“.
They must receive CAPE in 3 international shows in 3 different countries from 3 different judges.
They must receive 97 points according to the standard.
Cats are separated by breed, colour and sex.
They compete also for the title „Best Variety Alter“ and/or „Best in Show Alter“.
Int.: International
Class 9
Int. Champion – CAGCIB
In this class cats compete for the title „Grand International Champion“.
They must receive CAGCIB in 3 international shows in 2 different countries from 3 different judges.
They must receive 97 points according to the standard.
Cats are separated by breed, colour and sex.
They compete also for the title „Best Variety“ and/or „Best in Show“.
Int.: International
Class 10
Int. Premier – CAGPIB
In this class cats compete for the title „Grand International Premier“.
They must receive CAGPIB in 3 international shows in 2 different countries from 3 different judges.
They must receive 97 points according to the standard.
Cats are separated by breed, colour and sex.
They compete also for the title „Best Variety Alter“ and/or „Best in Show Alter“.
Int.: International
Class 11
Champion-class – CACIB
In this class cats compete for the title „International Champion“.
They must receive CACIB in 3 international shows in 2 different countries from 3 different judges.
They must receive 95 points according to the standard.
Cats are separated by breed, colour and sex.
They compete also for the title „Best Variety“ and/or „Best in Show“.
Class 12
Premier-class – CAPIB
In this class cats compete for the title „International Premier“.
They must receive CAPIB in 3 international shows in 2 different countries from 3 different judges.
They must receive 95 points according to the standard.
Cats are separated by breed, colour and sex.
They compete also for the title „Best Variety Alter“ and/or „Best in Show Alter“.
Class 13
Open class (starting with 10 months) – CAC
In this class cats compete for the title „Champion“.
They must receive CAC in 3 international or national shows from 3 different judges.
They must receive 93 points according to the standard.
Cats are separated by breed, colour and sex.
They compete also for the title „Best Variety“ and/or „Best in Show“.
Class 14
Neuter class (starting with 10 months) – CAP
In this class cats compete for the title „Premier“.
They must receive CAP in 3 international or national shows from 3 different judges.
They must receive 93 points according to the standard.
Cats are separated by breed, colour and sex.
They compete also for the title „Best Variety Alter“ and/or „Best in Show Alter“.
Class 15
Kitten 6 – 10 months – CACJ
Cats exhibited in this class may not be younger than 6 months on the first day of the show and not older
than 10 months and must be registered in the LO or RIEX register of a recognized club.
Cats are separated by breed, colour and sex.
They are ranked and compete also for the title „Best Variety Kitten 6 – 10 months“ and/or
„Best in Show Kitten 6 – 10 months“.
Class 15a
Neutered Kitten 6 – 10 months – CAPJ
Cats exhibited in this class may not be younger than 6 months on the first day of the show and not older
than 10 months and must be registered in the LO or RIEX register of a recognized club.
Cats are separated by breed, colour and sex.
They are ranked and compete also for the title „Best Variety neutered Kitten 6 – 10 months“ and/or
„Best in Show neutered Kitten 6 – 10 months“.
Class 16
Kitten 3 – 6 months – CACP
The same rules apply as for kittens 6 – 10 months, but for cats with an age of 3 – 6 months.
Class 16a
Neutered Kitten 3 – 6 months – CAPP
The same rules apply as for neutered kittens 6 – 10 months, but for these cats with an age of 3 – 6 months.
Class 17
Novices
A novice may be exhibited only starting with an age of 6 months in his own organization supervised by the breeding committee of the club. The judge must be informed about the reason, why the cat is exhibited in this class. A cat may only be exhibited once in the Novice class. The signatures of two judges are required.
The cat must receive „Excellent“ to be registered.
Class 18
Colour determination class (determination class)
Kittens starting with an age of 3 months may be exhibited to determine their colour.
They may receive a qualification without a classification.
Class 19
Household pet
In this class altered cats, which do not correspond to a recognized breed according to their phenotype, may be exhibited.
They are ranked and may be nominated for “Best Household Pet of the Show”.
Class 20
Litter class (3 – 6 months)
A litter consists of at least 3 kitten and shall be judged according to the standard of the corresponding breed and according to his development.
The more excellent traits are in the litter, the better the litter. Cats exhibited in this class may not be younger than
3 months on the first day of the show and not older than 6 months.
They may be also nominated for “Best in Show Litter”.
Class 21
Veteran class
In this class only pedigreed cats older than 8 years may be exhibited.
They receive the qualification “Excellent”.
They may not receive less than 95 points.
Cats are separated by breed, colour and sex.
They compete also for the title „Best Variety Veteran“ and/or „Best in Show Veteran“.
Class 22a
Provisionally recognized breeds
In this class all provisionally recognized breeds, with recognized colour, with provisionally recognized colour and with not recognized colour are exhibited. They receive the qualification “Excellent” and are ranked, but do not receive any title certificate.
Cats are separated by breed, colour and sex.
They compete also for the title „Best Variety provisionally recognized breed“ and/or „Best in Show provisionally recognized breed“.
Class 22b
Provisionally recognized colours to recognized breeds
In this class all preliminary recognized colours for recognized breeds are exhibited.
They receive the qualification “Excellent” and are ranked, but do not receive any title certificate.
Cats are separated by breed, colour and sex.
They compete also for the title „Best Variety provisionally recognized colour“, but do not participate in the Best in Show.
Class 23
Breeds in the process of recognition
In this class are exhibited all breeds and colour variations that are still in the process of recognition.
They can receive an “Excellent” and are placed, but will not receive a title certificate.
The cats are classified separately according to breed, colour and gender. They do not compete for the “Best in Show”.
Class 24
Non-recognized breeds and colours
In this class all non-recognized breeds and colours are exhibited. They are ranked, regardless of breed, age, hair category, sex and colour. They do not receive any title certificate and do not compete for the Best in Show.
They can only participate in the Variety ring, but not higher.
Class 25
Out of competition
In this class all cats are exhibited, which do not participate in the competition.
Actualized on: 2019-08-19