See Fair Book for health requirements. At the Lancaster County Super Fair, 4‑H cat exhibitors must submit proof of immunizations by emailing the vaccination form to the etiltges2@unl.edu prior to the fair. Cats will have a health and immunization record check at the Lancaster County Super Fair. If a cat does not pass, it will be disqualified. All decisions at check-in are final. See 4‑H & FFA Fair Book for other health requirements. 4‑H cats do not require an identification form.
For more information about the 4‑H cat program, contact Extension Associate Elizabeth Thiltges at 402‑441‑7180 or ethiltges2@unl.edu.
Accommodation requests for registration or attendance may be directed to Elizabeth Thiltges at least two weeks prior to the program. Early requests are strongly encouraged to allow sufficient time to meet access needs.
Showmanship
4‑H members are judged on the following criteria:
- 15% – CAGE AND/OR BENCH AREA
- Floor and Cage Cover (2 possible pts)
- Following Items Available (2 possible pts)
- Water (2 possible pts)
- Food (2 possible pts)
- Cat Litter (2 possible pts)
- Number on Cage and always visible (2 possible pts)
- Cage area clean & orderly (5 possible pts)
If cage and/or bench area is not scored above, does the exhibitor have an appropriate carrier?
- 10% – EXHIBITOR
- Exhibitor available and attentive (5 possible pts)
- Appropriately dressed and number visible (5 possible pts)
- 15% – HANDLING OF ANIMAL
- Following judge's instructions (5 possible pts)
- Removal of cat from cage (2 possible pts)
- Handling of cat from cage to judge and back (3 possible pts)
- Introduction: Opening Statement (5 possible pts)
- 30% – PRESENTATION
- Vaccinations (5 possible pts)
- Spayed/neutered (5 possible pts)
- Nutrition/diet (5 possible pts)
- Health (5 possible pts)
- Grooming information: Preparation for show (5 possible pts)
- What makes your cat special (5 possible pts)
- 30% – KNOWLEDGE
- Exhibitor gives complete answers to questions asked about cats and their care.
- Questions will be from the current cat manuals.
- Exhibitor gives complete answers to questions asked about cats and their care.
Judging
Exhibitor should know:
- Cat's Name
- Cat's Breed
- Cat's Color
- Cat's Age
4‑H members are judged on the following criteria:
- 10% – EYES
- Bright and clear
- No discharge
- 10% – EARS
- Free of dirt
- Free of mites
- 10% – NOSE
- Free of discharge
- 10% – TEETH
- Clean and free of plaque
- Gums (no deterioration)
- 10% – WEIGHT
- Acceptable for type and age
- 10% – SKIN
- Not dry or scaly
- 10% – CLAWS
- Clipped
- 10% – COAT CONDITION
- Texture/appearance
- 20% – ALL REQUIRED VACCINATIONS
- Rabies and distemper
Exhibit Classes
See the 4-H & FFA Fair Book for the list of Cat Show exhibit classes and details.