Hello there,
This is my 1st post, all tho i have been reading for months.
I,m entering my 1st show, at stratford upon avon, colourpoint cat club.
Just wondering if anyone from here is going, or any tips for the bathing and stud tail.
Thanks Lisa

Not going but my tips for a bath are to have two people if possible. If you can't use a showerhead use a jug in a sink. Oh and use Goop for stud tail...

Hi there, Lisa

I'm going to that show and am ahppy to help you in whatever way you need. Perhaps give me a call and I can talk things through with you? Is this your first show? If so,I'm happy to meet you on the morning, help you set p, then talk you through the rest of the day. The CCC committee are lovely and the show is small, so a nice one to start off with. Either drop me a private message or find my contact details through the Moonspun website and I'll do what I can.

Goop is the best thing for stud tail, but if you have none, then go and buy some original fairy liquid. Wet the coat right down to the roots, then apply the fairy and leave to sit for about a minute. Then rinse like crazy. Works well for me for grease. Where do you live though? I bought some goop a few weeks ago that I could let you have some of if you're close. Could also help you wash the cat or cats. Have you got all the right shampoos etc?

Hello,
Thanks for your replys, yes its my 1st show, but i have been to 2 just for a look round. I live in North london, so its about 2hr drive.
Right bath time... lol I have goop, so thats a good start, then i got some wahl showman shampoo, all systems 3-d spray.
I hope these are ok... got all my whites apart from the D drinking bowl, going to the pet shop this week.
I have tried fairy on my boys tail before, but still drys greasy looking, so i'm hoping the goop will work.
Thank you for your offer of help, but i guessing you live up that way.
I'm taking 2 cats my boy, who is just over 2 and my girl who is just over 9 months.
I really excited, my friends and family are so fed up hearing about it. lol
I know you have to clip the claws, i might start doing 1 paw a day...
My boy is used to bath and blow dry but the girl hasn't have a bath yet....
Oh its nice to talk to someone who is going.
I'll look up your details later, got to get some house work done now..
thanks lisa

We wont be at this show but good luck to you and have a fabulous day.............Chris

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Lisa, I live in Oxford, so a little bit away from you. Do you have a texturiser shampoo or spray? I presume that's what the 3D stuff is. I know my lot didn't get on with Wahl, but every cat's coat is different so you'll need to experiment until you find something that works. My show bath consists of washing with three different products, so the process can be quite intensive. Have you been taught how to groom your cat to maximise the coat? Who is your breeder? Have they offered any help?

As I say, I'm more than willing to help you on the day as I can show you things like grooming etc then. Claws do need to be clipped before the show. I always do mine on that morning or the night before. Also make sure that eyes and ears are clean otherwise they may not get past vetting in. Don't forget the vaccination cards either.

Anyway, I look forward to hearing from you.

Is this for any breed?
Was wondering what type of coat those instructions apply to.

As I mentioned, each cats' coat is unique, so it's difficult to give exact instructions. I show Persians, so coat preparation is very intense. For your British (if my memory isn't crap as usual, it is British you have, isn't it?) I'd still suggest de-greasing with Fairy or Goop, then using a shampoo designed for whatever colour your cat is, then a texturiser if the coat isn't full, or a conditioner if you need the coat to be soft, silkie and less full. There's a lot in the grooming too though, as even the best bath counts for nothing if the grooming isn't right.

Thanks Carly

No, for a British I wouldn't recommend bathing at all unless it is a dry bran bath - the coat needs to be "crisp", not soft, unlike the Persians and my own Selkirks, where the coats do need to be soft.