Australia
In Australia, the shows can be either "closed style" or "open style" judging. In closed shows, the cats are placed in undecorated cages with white curtains and bed, and the owners must leave the hall. The judges for each ring will examine each animal in turn and decide on awards. Then the owner may return. In open style, the owners and other spectators may stay to watch the judging, as the judges talk to them about the cats.
...I found the principal idea of many of its members consisted not so much in promoting the welfare of the Cat as of winning prizes... I have also left off judging of the Cats, even at my old much-loved show at the Crystal Palace, because I no longer cared to come into contact with such " Lovers of Cats."
“ ” Harrison Weir - the creator of cat shows - on Cat shows, Our Cats and All About Them, 2nd editionRead more about this topic: Cat Show
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