Thread: Good enough for a show???

Have only just joined this forum but agree with everyone else,he looks stunning,go for it.I showed my silver boy who has tarnish with the GCCF & all except one judge his other good points overuled it & he done well & got to premier,he then took a dislike to being got out of the pens so I changed to showing FB where you present the cat yourself & the tarnish was never mentioned & he has just retired from showing having got to the top & was only beaten once on the way so obviously very proud of him.
Whatever happens though as they always say you take the best cat at the show home with you & what is great is the friends you make along the way,go & have some fun.

I posted this link in another thread but seems appropriate here. This is a photographic seminar that long time and well known MC breeder Beth Hicks produced to illustrate elements of breed standard. There is one for TICA and one for CFA. If you want to judge the "perfection" of your MC this should help: Maine Coon Seminar

I agree with everyone here - he seems to be a show cat and a gorgeous one as well. The face reminds me of my Sebastian - he won 4 times BIS CAP (Best in Show ). Good grooming is a must with the last bath being no later than 4 days before the big event in order to obtain max. luster. I also suggest to blow dry - especially the belly to avoid getting a curly hair do from the remenent moisture. CAREFULL with the heat setting - cats are more sensitive than babys.
There are some great products available for bathing. A simple MicroTec or Armonie Naturale Shampoo should be fine. ( I am against suggestions of the ue of Woolite, dishwashing liquid etc.) I suggest also a apple vinegar rinse for luster, bay rum at the show for shine and Fuller's earth instead of Baby Powder to take away excess moisture and fluff (use sparignly and brush out). You should be fine with one max two baths as he is still a youngster and has no stud tail or ears frim what it seems.
GOOD LUCK to you both!!

Ah yes .....

A bit of wheight training on your part could be of advantage - especially if he does well - what I would think he will....