Show Philosophy

Developing a healthy philosophy and goals with respect to showing cats will serve you well in the cat fancy. We hope the articles below will help you formulate your own show philosophy...

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• Almost, Almost
  Every year there are people who campaign cats for a national win. Some make it, and some don't. Yet those people whose cats don't quite make their NW, are also winners. Kudos to the cats that "almost" made it . . .
  
  May 2017


• * Cat Showing Philosophy
  Do you have a philosophy to help guide you through the experience of cat showing?
  
  February 2006


• Food For Thought
  Treat other persons as you know they should be treated, and as you wish them to fairly treat you.
  
  April 2005


• Homestretch
  With the end of the show season fast approaching, now is the time to pause and think about all that you have accomplished this past year.
  
  April 2018


• I Resolve To Be a Better Cat Show Exhibitor
  In the spirit of making every minute count and enjoying life to the fullest, this year, I resolve to be a better cat show exhibitor.
  
  January 2016


• It's Not Whether You Win Or Lose
  Is winning at all costs acceptable in the cat fancy? Let's look at some of the campaign tricks that were pulled during the 2005-2006 show season.
  
  May 2006


• Learned Along The Way
  A HHP exhibitor shares the lessons learned along the way while campaigning her tabby to her first International Win in TICA
  
  December 2019


• Looking Back, Looking Forward
  One season is past. Another season has begun. It is that unique time in the cat fancy when we all look back and look forward together . . .
  
  May 2018


• New Show Season's Eve
  As we begin the New Season, and look back upon the old, let's pause a moment and make some resolutions
  
  May 2001


• Newbie Lessons Learned
  Jodell shares the wisdom she has gained while showing her first kitten.
  
  January 2004


• Plinko!
  An exhibitor shares her thoughts on campaigning during the last few weeks of the show season.
  
  May 2003


• Thoughts About The New Show Season
  The first day of a new show season is similar in spirit to New Year's Eve. The last year is done. Before us stretches a new season filled with possibilities...
  
  May 2022


• Twelve Days Left In The Season
  With just 12 days left in the cat show season, one campaigners invited you to join him in song...
  
  April 2007