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RULES AND REGULATIONS

ISSUED 1997

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DEFINITIONS            BACK TO TABLE OF CONTENTS

1.1          DEFINITION OF TERMS

In this document, unless contrary intentions appear, the following interpretation of terms shall apply:

"Agricultural Show" means a show conducted by an Agricultural Association or a body recognised for that purpose by The C.A.N.T. (Inc) which as an associate may conduct a show under The C.A.N.T. (Inc) Rules and must obtain approval of its show dates from The C.A.N.T. (Inc).

"Breeder"      means the owner of the dam at the time of the birth of its kittens provided that for this purpose a person shall be deemed to be the owner of the dam (to the exclusion) of the registered owner if at the time of birth:

                        v the dam is in the possession or control of such person and has been lent or leased to such person for breeding purposes;

                        v if notice of the loan or lease verified by submission of a transfer form by the registered owner of the dam has been lodged with the Registrar prior to the date of the birth;

                        v if such further information as may be required has been furnished prior in the date of the birth; and

"Cat"              means an entire cat, male or female, over 9 months of age

"Cat Register" means The C.A.N.T. (Inc) records of exhibits registered in the NT.

"Certified Pedigree" means the record of at least four (4) generations including breed colour and registration numbers of immediate ancestry of the Pedigree Cat certified by the Registering Body of the state of transfer.

"Championship Show" means any exhibition approved by The C.A.N.T. (Inc), at which prizes, Challenge or Award of Merit Certificates are given.

"Dam"            means a female cat, who is the mother of kitten(s).

"Date of Birth" means the actual day of birth of the exhibit.

"Desexed"     means either a neuter or spey.

"Domestic"    means an exhibit known commonly in the community as a domestic pet (moggy) any colour/type longhair or shorthair.  (all cats looking like a recognised breed are excluded).

"Exhibit"        means any one of either cat, kitten, neuter or spey.

"Experimental Breeding Program"

                        means a program of mating that is in the nature of an "experiment" usually to produce something new, and outcross in breeding terms means to breed exhibits of the same breed but different strains;

"Hybrid"         means the offspring of two different recognised breeds

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3.3.3     Full Registration implies not only that an exhibit conforms to the Standard of Points in some degree (even if a very poor type) but that it will transmit to its progeny the definitive type of its breed (coat length and texture in any of the colour patterns varieties recognised for the breed) and will not transmit alien or undesirable characteristics of this sort.

3.3.4     If new colour/pattern variety is admitted to Full Register, then by default all colour/pattern varieties should also be admissible, but they must be limited for a period to Sub‑Register status on a Provisional Standard if The C.A.N.T. (Inc) so decides.

3.3.5     In those breeds where a new variety of colour/pattern/coat is registered as undesirable or a serious fault, the potential carrier will not be accepted on Full Register until that potential has been eliminated to the satisfaction of The C.A.N.T. (Inc).

3.3.6     Unless stated otherwise, cats of one breed/type may not be mated to cats of another breed/type.             (added 2002).  Breed/Types recognised by The C.A.N.T. (Inc) are:

Group I

                A)            Persian (Longhair) and Exotic (Shorthair) Breed/Types

                                i)                Solid Colours

                                ii)                Broken Colours (Tortie and Patched with White)

                                iii)                Pointed Coat Pattern

iv)                 Tabby Coat Pattern

v)                   Tipped/Shaded/Smoke Coat Pattern (Silver)

vi)                 Any Other Colour

NOTE:      a)       Cats in this section may be freely intermated (except pointed coat pattern will not be mated to patched with white coat pattern (amended 2002) and the progeny entered on the appropriate Register under the applicable recognised Breed/Colour/Pattern Code. 

                   b)   In matings between Longhair to Shorthair, longhaired kittens will be identified with the suffix "VAR".  Shorthair kittens resulting from these matings will be identified with the suffix "EX".

            Group I                 Other Longhaired Type (of separate breed/type)

                B)                Birman

                                i)                Pointed Coat Pattern

                C)                Turkish

                                i)                Broken Colours (tortie and patched with white)           

                D)                Maine Coon

                                i)                Non-Agouti pattern

                                ii)                Agouti Pattern

                                iii)                Non-Agouti and White Pattern

                                iv)                Agouti and White Pattern 

E)                Norwegian Forest Cat

i) Non-Agouti Pattern

ii) Agouti Pattern

iii) Non-Agouti and White Pattern

iv) Agouti and White Pattern

F)                Ragdoll

i) Pointed Coat Pattern

ii) Bi-colour Coat Pattern

iii) Mitted Coat Pattern

            Group II

                Siamese/Oriental (Shorthair)and Balinese/Oriental Longhair (formally Javanese) (amended 2002)

i)                     Solid Colours

ii)                   Broken Colours (Tortie and Patched with White)(amended 2002)

iii)                  Pointed Coat Pattern

iv)                 Tabby Coat Pattern

v)                   Tipped/Shaded/Smoke Coat Pattern (Silver)

NOTE:   a)       Cats in this breed/type may be freely intermated, (except Foreign White that can only be bred to Foreign White or Siamese (amended 2001) and their progeny entered in the appropriate register under their recognised breed/type.

b)         Shorthaired progeny from Siamese/Oriental x Balinese/Oriental Longhair matings to be identified with the suffix "var." in the registration number.  Cats with "var." in the registration number are not considered a separate breed.

c)          Siamese progeny from Siamese/Oriental bi colour matings to be identified with the genetic symbol (w) (to denote the presence of patched with white in the background) in registration number. (amended 2002).

d)         In the case of Tabby Orientals, the tabby pattern is to be identified in the registration number.

            Group III            Other than Foreign Type (of separate breeds)

                A)                British Shorthair Breed/Type

                                i)                Solid Colours

                                ii)                Broken Colours (Tortie and Patched with White)

iii)                  Pointed Coat Pattern

iv)                 Tabby Coat Pattern

v)                   Tipped/Shaded/Smoke Coat Pattern (Silver)

NOTE:      a)       Progeny resulting from matings between Abyssinian x Abyssinian or Abyssinian x Somali will be recognised as full register and entered in the appropriate register under their recognised breed/variety. 

                   b)   It should be noted that there would be no longhaired kittens from Abyssinian x Somali matings.  Any kittens would be shorthair and would be registered or identified as Somali variants and shall have included on their registration number the suffix "VAR".  They shall be used only to breed Somali.  They are not to be used in an Abyssinian breeding program.  Cats having "var" as part of their registration number are not considered a separate breed.

                H)                Burmese

i)                     Solid Colours

ii)                   Broken Colours (Tortie only)

                I)                Russian

i)                     Solid Colours (Black, Blue and White only)

J)                German Rex

i) Solid Colours

                                ii)                Broken Colours (Tortie and Patched with White)

iii)                  Pointed Coat Pattern

iv)                 Tabby Coat Pattern

v)                   Tipped/Shaded/Smoke Coat Pattern (Silver)

                K)                Cornish Rex

i) Solid Colours

ii)                   Broken Colours (Tortie and Patched with White)

iii)                  Pointed Coat Pattern

iv)                 Tabby Coat Pattern

v)                   Tipped/Shaded/Smoke Coat Pattern (Silver)

                L)                Devon Rex

i)                     Solid Colours

ii)                   Broken Colours (Tortie and Patched with White)

iii)                  Pointed Coat Pattern

iv)                 Tabby Coat Pattern

v)                   Tipped/Shaded/Smoke Coat Pattern (Silver)

M)                Korat

                                i)                Solid Colours (Blue only) (amended 2002)

                N)                Australian Mist  (amended 1998)

i)                     Spotted Coat Pattern

ii)                   Marbled Coat Pattern

                O)                Ocicat (amended 1998)

i)                     Spotted Coat Pattern

ii)                   Ticked Coat Pattern (Silver)

                P)                Bengal (amended 1998)

i)                     Spotted Coat Pattern

ii)                   Marbled Coat Pattern

                Q)                Japanese Bobtail (Shorthiar and Longhair (added 1998)

i)                     Solid Colours

ii)                   Broken Colours (Tortie and Patched with White)

iii)                  Tabby Coat Pattern

                R)                Singapura (added 1998)

i)                     Ticked Coat Pattern (Sepia only) (amended 2002)

                S)                Bombay (Provisional)                (added 1998)

i)                     Solid Colours (Black only)

                T)                Burmilla (added 1998; Full Recognisition 1999)

i)                     Tipped/Shaded Coat Pattern (Silver)

3.4     NON BREEDING REGISTER

3.4.1     "NB" ‑ for non‑breeding is to be placed either before or after the exhibit's registration number, at the discretion of the Registrar.  All breeders must identify clearly any non‑breeding stock on the application for registration form.

3.4.2     A cat or kitten having an ancestor which has been transferred by the breeder to the new owner on The C.A.N.T. (Inc) non‑breeding register is not eligible for Full Register unless written permission is received from the breeder of the "non‑breeding" exhibit.

3.5          EXPERIMENTAL BREEDING

3.5.1          No person shall be eligible to have an animal entered in the Experimental and/or Sub- Register unless, as a Registered Breeder, they hold from The C.A.N.T. (Inc) an approved Experimental Breeding Program. (refer APPENDIX C {vii})  Applicants must also undertake by Statutory Declaration or otherwise as The C.A.N.T. (Inc) requires, to abide by the Rules and Regulations of The C.A.N.T. (Inc) as may be amended from time to time concerning breeding of exhibits entered in the Sub‑ or Experimental Registers.

3.5.2          Experimental Breeding in the cat is the production of new breeds and varieties by means of outcrossing to other breeds and the devleopment of those of these breed and varieties.  The ultimate aim must be to produce a cat or cats which are acceptable on full Register in a recognised breed/variety.

3.5.3          There are three possibilities:

3.5.3.1                  The breed variety already exists; the breeder is attempting to produce a new bloodline.

3.5.3.2                  A new colour, pattern variety or hair length of an existing breed; the standard for type exists and must conform with the colour or pattern almost certainly exists in another breed, so the description can be incorporated into the standard for the new breed variety.

3.5.3.3                  A new breed, incorporating one or more colour/pattern varities.

3.5.4          The experimental breeding program shall contain full details of proposed aims/outcomes, stock to be utilised for the first matings, and proposals to carry the program through to the fourth generation (Full Register).  The Registered Breeder must agree to continue breeding to AT LEAST the fourth generation. 

            Note, there is no breed/type of exhibits where is it permitted to mate that breed/type with a different breed/type without having an approved Experimental Breeding Program.

3.5.5          The C.A.N.T. (Inc) must be satisfied that the animals involved will give a reasonable chance of the objective being obtained and that healthly stock will be  produced.

3.5.6          Any breach of the Rules and Regulations will result in cancellation of the approval for experimental breeding and deregistration of the experimental/sub-register animals involved.  The C.A.N.T. (Inc) may also proceed to take other disciplinary action under its general Rules and Regulations.

3.5.7          Separate Cat Registers shall be maintained by The C.A.N.T. (Inc) for the purpose of recording all Experimental and Sub-Register stock.

3.5.8          Each approved Experimental Breeding Program shall be issued with a number and all animals in the program to fourth (4th) generation are to be identified within the specific program (eg {1} 1/3 EX).  If an exhibit is transferred from one program to another then it would be identified with both programs. (eg EX (1)/(19) 52/16W)

3.5.9          The Registrar shall keep details of all approved Experimental Breeding Programs.

3.5.10      A Sub‑Committee of Judges and Breeders is to be formed to view all progeny from experimental breeding program matings and a veterinarian shall be appointed to conduct a veterinary examination of all kittens for health purposes.

3.5.11      The C.A.N.T. (Inc) will be responsible for any veterinary costs incurred in examination but the Registered Breeder has the right to nominate the veterinarian used, providing he is resident in the area in which the examination will take place.  The C.A.N.T. (Inc) will instruct the veterinarian in the precise nature of the criteria to be used in the examination.

3.5.1          The C.A.N.T. (Inc) retains the right to examine any kittens, cats or litters at its discretion until they reach full register.

3.5.2          Upon approval being given to the Registered Breeder to proceed with the fully outlined program, the non‑registered animals will be recorded.  Every litter must be notified in the usual way and be accompanied by a "Progress Certificate". 

3.5.3          The progeny of the first cross between two Breed/Types, or one registered parent and one unregistered parent, will be known as the Hybrid Generation and will be recorded in the Experimental Register, indicating that they carry the necessary factors to produce the intended breed/variety but do not display them.

3.5.4          Progeny resembling the intended breed or variety (prototypes) produced from mating hybrid to hybrid or back‑crossing to the basic breed type will be known as FIRST GENERATION of the intended breed/variety.  If, in the opinion of The C.A.N.T. (Inc) or a Sub‑Committee appointed by The C.A.N.T. (Inc), the progeny exhibit enough of the qualities required by the standard for the breed and are genetically capable of development, they will be placed on the SUB‑REGISTER as first Generation of the new breed/variety and known as SR1.

3.5.5          Although Sub‑Register exhibits may be mated with exhibits on Full Register, the offspring will be only ONE GENERATION more than the Sub‑Registered parent, eg the mating of an SR1 cat to a Fully Registered exhibit would produce SR2 progeny.

3.5.6          In certain breeds, dilutions of colour may appear in any generation.  All colour variants of the same breed in one litter will be registered with the same generation number.  Registrations in the Sub‑Register will be grouped according to the breed aimed at, ie Longhair, Siamese‑type etc.  The generation number and all pedigrees issued must include the SR number as well as the breed/variety number (if this exists) and colour description for each exhibit stated on the pedigree.

3.5.7          The offspring of the third generation exhibits (SR4) will be eligible for Full Register if, in the opinion of The C.A.N.T. (Inc) (or appointed Sub‑Committee) they are typical of the programmed breed and of sound health.  Registered Breeders should apply in writing to have the new breed/variety accepted for Full Register.

3.5.8          After Full Registration is achieved and it is proved to the satisfaction of The C.A.N.T. (Inc) and to the satisfaction of the Registered Experimental Breeder that the fourth generation is fertile, all third generation stock must be desexed.  In applying this, The C.A.N.T. (Inc) will take into consideration the existence of sufficient independent blood‑lines to ensure the continued production of healthy animals.  Exhibits produced from third generation stock after the decision is made to desex stock will be refused Full Register.

3.5.9          All kittens not required by the Registered Breeder for his/her Experimental Breeding Program must be desexed before sale, transfer, lease, loan or other procedure (the Breeder to be responsible for this action) unless such kittens are to be used in another approved experimental breeding program within the Northern Territory or to be transferred to breeders interstate.

3.5.10      Where an entire cat or kitten is to be sold to another breeder within the Northern Territory no sale or transfer may be made until the second breeder has received from The C.A.N.T. (Inc) approval to breed experimentally.

3.5.11      The C.A.N.T. (Inc) must be advised when kittens have been desexed (veterinary certificate) before they will be registered in the name of any owner other than a Registered Breeder with an approved experimental breeding program for that breed, unless The C.A.N.T. (Inc) makes specific exception.

3.5.12      All exhibits sold, transferred, leased etc must be first registered on the Experimental or Sub‑Register

3.5.13      Registered Breeders may use Sub‑Register stock bred outside the Northern Territory provided that proper records and registrations of the stock are obtainable and approval is given by The C.A.N.T. (Inc) for its use in the experimental breeding program. 

3.5.14      Entire Experimental or Sub‑Register cats and kittens may be passed to breeders interstate without restriction, provided that the transfer is effected by The C.A.N.T. (Inc) Registrar on the appropriate form.

3.6          EXPERIMENTAL REGISTER

3.6.1     No person shall be eligible to have an animal entered in the Experimental Register unless, as a Registered Breeder, they hold from The C.A.N.T. (Inc) an approved experimental breeding program. (refer Clause 3.5).

3.6.2     The Registrar shall record in the Experimental Register

                        . the progeny of the first cross between two Breed/Types, or one registered parent and one unregistered parent known as the Hybrid Generation;

            . exhibits not eligible for entry in the Full or Sub‑Register of The C.A.N.T. (Inc) which in the opinion of The C.A.N.T. (Inc) are to be used to produce a specified breed or variety and for which project the Registered Breeder has sought, obtained and continues to hold permission of The C.A.N.T. (Inc); or

            . exhibits of which the sire and/or dam are entered in the Experimental Register but which The C.A.N.T. (Inc) has not directed be entered in the Full or  Sub‑Register.

3.7          SUB‑REGISTER

3.7.1     No person shall be eligible to have an animal entered in the Sub-Register unless, as a Registered Breeder, they hold from The C.A.N.T. (Inc) an approved experimental breeding program. (refer Clause 3.5).

3.7.2     The Registrars shall record in the Sub‑Register of The C.A.N.T. (Inc):

            . exhibits which in the opinion of The C.A.N.T. (Inc) conform to one of the Classification Colours and Breeds (refer Part 4 of these Rules and Regulations) but are ineligible to be entered on the Full Register eg Exotic exhibits from matings with non‑exotic exhibits; or

                        .            exhibits which in the opinion of The C.A.N.T. (Inc) constitute a new breed or variety and for which breed or variety, the Breeder or owner has sought, obtained and continues to hold permission of The C.A.N.T. (Inc) to develop.

3.8          PREFIX

3.8.1     No Prefix shall be registered or used in connection with an exhibit other than the Prefix of the Breeder of the exhibit.  Only financial members of C.A.N.T. (Inc) can apply for a Prefix.(refer APPENDIX C {ii}).  Once approved the applicant shall be issued with a certificate recording the details of the Prefix. (refer APPENDIX C {iii})

3.8.2            Prefixes shall be renewed annually on payment of the prescribed fee as determined from time to time by the Committee. Renewal will only be effected for the Prefixes of financial members of The C.A.N.T. (Inc).

3.8.3     In a family membership there may be more than one Prefix registered to family members.  Should a registered owner of a prefix move out of the family residence then that person could no longer be classed within that family membership and would be subject to a membership fee.

3.8.4     If a financial prefix is not used in any twelve (12) month period February ‑ January, then no fee is payable for the ensuing twelve (12) months.

3.8.5     Failure to renew a prefix will result in its relegation to an inactive file for up to a total of seven (7) years.  No new litters or kittens may be registered by the owner of an un‑renewed Prefix after the due date for renewal until all accumulated arrears have been paid.

3.8.6     After a period of seven (7) years an un‑renewed Prefix will be transferred to a "Dead" file until twenty (20) years after the due date of renewal.  During this period the Prefix may not be issued to any other applicant and may become an active Prefix if the Registered owner pays all accumulated arrears on that Prefix.

3.8.7     Arrears with respect to Prefix renewals shall include any arrears on continual financial membership for the same period.

3.8.8     After twenty (20) years a Prefix shall deem to be unregistered and may be allocated to any applicant.

3.8.9     Every exhibit shall be registered with a Prefix for its Breeder and with no other Prefix and the Prefix shall be part of the name of the exhibit.

3.8.10   No Prefix shall be accepted for Registration if it shall so resemble any other Prefix as in the opinion of The C.A.N.T. (Inc) to tend to be misleading or if for any reason it shall be considered by The C.A.N.T. (Inc) to be unsuitable or objectionable.

3.8.11   The use of any word in the nature of a Prefix in the name of an exhibit will not be permitted more than twice.

3.8.12   A registered Prefix shall not be transferable except with the consent of the person under whose name such Prefix is registered and with the consent of The C.A.N.T. (Inc).

3.8.13   The use of name of towns, places, countries, notable persons, common names or names that are misleading to sex, origin or relationship, may be refused as a Prefix.

3.8.14   A Prefix must be one word, no hyphens or apostrophes are allowed for exhibits bred in the Northern Territory.

3.9          NAMES

3.9.1     In the case of an exhibit imported from overseas the name of the exhibit shall include the bracketed abbreviation "Imp" and either the name of the country other than Australia or the commonly accepted letters to indicate the country in which the exhibit was bred.

3.9.2     No name or part of a name shall be registered if, in the opinion of The C.A.N.T. (Inc), it is likely to mislead either with regard to sex, relationship, origin or otherwise.

                U)                Tonkinese (added 2002)

i)                     Mink Coat Pattern (Solid and Tortie Colours only)

ii)                   Any Other Variety

                V)                Sphynx (added 1999, amended 2000)

i)                    Solid Colours

ii)                   Broken Colours (Tortie and Patched with White)

iii)                  Pointed Coat Pattern

iv)                 Tabby Coat Pattern

v)                   Tipped/Shaded/Smoke Coat Pattern (Silver)

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BREED COLOUR AND PATTERN CODING         BACK TO TABLE OF CONTENTS

The C.A.N.T. (Inc) applies the following Breed, colour and pattern registration coding system:

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RULES AND REGULATIONS - CONDUCT OF SHOWS         BACK TO TABLE OF CONTENTS

5.1       RULES APPLICABLE TO ALL AFFILIATED CLUBS

5.1.1         These rules apply to all shows held by The C.A.N.T. (Inc) or any affiliated club and to all shows conducted by others under the auspices of The C.A.N.T. (Inc).

5.1.2        The C.A.N.T. (Inc) based on these Rules and Regulations, has produced an instruction manual for Show Managers. (refer APPENDIX A).

5.2       RECOGNISED SHOWS

5.2.1        For a Show to be deemed a Recognised Show it must be conducted under the Rules and Regulations contained herein.  A Recognised Show may also, but not necessarily, be a Championship Show.

5.2.2        All Recognised Shows conducted under The C.A.N.T. (Inc) Rules and Regulations are to be open shows unless specified to the contrary on the entry form.

5.2.3        The C.A.N.T. (Inc) allows 2 or more Ring Shows to be conducted.

5.3       APPROVAL TO CONDUCT A RECOGNISED SHOW

5.3.1        Every application for the approval of a show as a Recognised Show shall be lodged with the Secretary The C.A.N.T. (Inc) at least sixty (60) days before the scheduled commencement day of the Show.

5.3.2        There must be an interval of at least twelve (12) days between Recognised Shows, excepting for Agricultural Shows, held in the Northern Territory.

5.3.3        Every application for approval of a Recognised Show shall be in such form as may, from time to time, be prescribed by The C.A.N.T. (Inc) and shall include (inter alia):

               . the date and venue of the show;

               . details of any classes, in accordance with which exhibits compete or are to be exhibited, which are not listed as mandatory in Clause 5.9.6;

               . a copy of any supplementary regulations which are intended to apply to the Recognised Show;

               . particulars of the judge(s) who is to officiate at the Recognised Show; and

               . any other information required by The C.A.N.T. (Inc) Regulations.

5.4       SPECIAL RULES APPLICABLE TO AGRICULTURAL SHOWS

5.4.1        An Agricultural Association or a body recognised for that purpose by The C.A.N.T. (Inc) may conduct a Recognised Show under C.A.N.T. (Inc) Rules and Regulations, however with the exception for the established annual shows, must obtain approval of the show dates from The C.A.N.T. (Inc).

5.4.2        A Recognised Show conducted under The C.A.N.T. (Inc) Rules and Regulations shall have notice to the effect in the Show Schedule and the Show Catalogue and the Agricultural Association shall in all respects conduct the show under The C.A.N.T. (Inc) Rules and Regulations and in accordance therewith.

5.4.3         Exhibits may be shown at all Agricultural Shows in the Northern Territory less than twelve (12) days apart, providing that they have been fully vaccinated for Feline Enteritis and respiratory viruses with the final vaccination being given no later than a calendar month prior to the first Agricultural Show and no longer than twelve months before the Agricultural Show and providing that the original current vaccination certificate is presented to The C.A.N.T. (Inc) Representative on the day of the Agricultural Show before vetting.  The C.A.N.T. (Inc) Representative at the first Agricultural Show must ensure that the Show Manager of the second Agricultural Show has a complete list of exhibits shown at the first Agricultural Show.

5.5       RULES APPLICABLE TO A SPECIALIST BREED CAT CLUB CONDUCTING SHOWS

5.5.1         Specialist Breed Cat Clubs will be allowed to conduct, per club, in each calendar year, two (2) specialist breed cat shows.

5.5.2        The Club concerned must also conduct at least one (1) All Breeds Championship Show within the same twelve (12) month period.

5.5.3        Any awards won at a Specialist Breed only show, will not count towards the Annual Awards.

5.6       CANCELLATION OR POSTPONEMENT OF RECOGNISED SHOW

5.6.1        A date which has been fixed for the holding of a Recognised Show and which has been approved by The C.A.N.T. (Inc) shall not be altered without the consent of The C.A.N.T. (Inc).

5.6.2        The scheduled commencing day of a Recognised Show shall not be postponed for more than one month.  Notwithstanding any postponement the ages of all exhibits shall be determined as at the commencing day originally scheduled.

5.7       JUDGES PANEL

5.7.1        The C.A.N.T. (Inc) will establish a panel of qualified judges, from which affiliated clubs may draw judges to adjudicate at a particular Recognised Show.

5.7.2         Appointment to the panel shall not be restricted to residents of the Northern Territory or to members of affiliated clubs.

5.7.3         Judges invited to participate at The C.A.N.T (Inc) Recognised Show will be advised of expenses that The C.A.N.T. (Inc) is prepared to pay.  These will be clearly set out in the Letter of Invitation.

5.7.4        As a general rule The C.A.N.T. (Inc) will pay for accommodation, meals and taxi fares on Show days.

5.8       RESTRICTION OF JUDGES APPOINTMENT

5.8.1        A judge shall not judge any exhibits which they own.

5.8.2        A judge or their immediate family residing in the same establishment, shall not bench exhibits at a Recognised Show, at which they are officiating.

5.8.3        A judge or their immediate family may put exhibits on display at a Recognised Show at which they are officiating, at the discretion of the Show Manager.

5.8.4        NT Judges officiating at ACF (Inc) or other Shows can seek an exemption from the restrictions (at 5.8.2) at those Shows.

5.9       CLASSIFICATIONS

5.9.1        All Recognised Shows shall be classified into the following groups:‑

               Group I

               Longhairs including Exotics, Ragdoll, Birman, Turkish, Main Coon, etc.

               Longhair cats resulting from Exotic breeding may be exhibited with the appropriate Longhair class but must be identified as emanating from Exotic (shorthair) breeding.  They are shown in accordance with the provisions of Clause 5.17.

               Group II

               Siamese, Foreign White, Orientals, Balinese, and Javanese (amended September 2001).

               Shorthaired cats from Siamese/Balinese matings may be exhibited with the Siamese class but must be identified as emanating from such breeding.  They are shown in accordance with the provisions of Clause 5.17. 

               Group III

               British Shorthair, Folds, Abyssinian, Somali, Burmese, Russian Blue, Korat, Rex, etc.

               Shorthaired cats from Abyssinian/Somali matings can only be shown if part of a litter. Refer to Clause 5.17

               Group IV

               Domestics, Part Pedigrees and Hybrids.

5.9.2        The judging of Annual Awards shall operate separately to the above groupings.

5.9.3         Kitten class wins are by kittens under nine months.  Kittens and Adults do not compete against each other except for designated Annual Awards.

5.9.4        The total number of classes provided for any one breed shall not exceed the maximum number approved by The C.A.N.T. (Inc).

5.9.5        The following classes must be offered at a Championship Show:

               "Litters", over eighty‑four (84) days and under five (5) months, male and female, all colours as per standards,

               "Kittens",  male and female, all colours as per standards, over eighty-four (84) days and under four months; under six months; and nine months old, Kittens must be entered in their individual age classes, unless entered as a litter only.  Desexed kittens will compete separately to entire specimens.

               "Cats", entire male and female, all colours as per standards, nine months and over. All cats entered for competition, including titled cats must compete in their appropriate Open classes, as well as NT Bred and Interstate Bred as applicable.

               "Desexed", i.e neuter and speys, all colours as per standards, nine months and over. All exhibits entered for competition, including titled exhibits must compete in their appropriate desexed Open classes, as well as Desexed NT Bred and Desexed Interstate Bred as applicable.

                             "NT Bred" compulsory class open to all pedigree exhibits bred in the NT.

                             "Bred out of the NT" open to all pedigree exhibits bred outside the NT.

                             "ACF Award of Excellence" Free class open to titled adult exhibits

               "Domestic", entire or desexed kittens, desexed adults; male and female; longhair or shorthair;

               "Part Pedigree", offspring of one recognised pedigreed parent entire or desexed kittens, desexed adults; male and female; longhair or shorthair;

               "Hybrid", offspring of two different recognised breeds, resulting from an approved experimental program.  Kittens over six (6) months of age must be desexed if not part of a breeding program and/or owned by other than the experimental breeder.

                           "Groomed", open to all domestic, part pedigree and hybrid exhibits

                           "Junior", open to owners of any exhibit who are under 16 years of age on the day of the Show.

                            "Decorated Cage" cages decorated after the main judging has been completed.

5.9.6        The following are deemed to be side classes and are not compulsory but may be incorporated into a Recognised Show at the discretion of The C.A.N.T. (Inc).

               "Novice" open to an exhibit that has not won a first prize, except in kitten classes.

               "Limit" open to an exhibit that has not won four first prizes, except in kitten classes.

               "Junior" open to exhibits nine months and under eighteen months, male and female, all colours as per standards;

               "Graduate" open to exhibits fifteen months and under eighteen months male and female, all colours, as per standards;

               "Intermediate" open to exhibits eighteen months and under five years, male and female, all colours as per standards;

               "Senior" open to exhibits five years and under seven years of age, male and female, all colours as per standards;

               "Veteran" open to exhibits seven years of age and over, male and female, all colours as per standards;

               "Brace" open to two cats of the same colour, breed and sex, owned by the same exhibitor

               "Pair" open to two cats of the same colour, breed and of the opposite sex, owned by the same exhibitor;

               "Team" open to three or more exhibits of the same breed, colour, owned by the same exhibitor;

               "Variety" open to three entire cats of the same breed, owned by the same exhibitor, not all of the same colour;

               "Brood queen" competition open to cats with kittens who have been entered as a litter.  Before being eligible for competition in this class the cat must be entered in at least the appropriate open class.

               "eye colour", competition open to all exhibits male and female, all colours as per standards

               "head shape", competition open to all exhibits male and female, all colours as per standards

               "coat colour", competition open to all exhibits male and female, all colours as per standards

               "type", competition open to all exhibits male and female, all colours as per standards

               NOTE: titled exhibits may compete for these Awards except for Junior and Novice.

5.10    ENTRY FORM

5.10.1      Every application for entry of an exhibit to a Recognised Show must be in a form prescribed for that purpose by the body conducting the Recognised Show and all particulars must be furnished in print, type or ink.  In the case of a Championship Show, it must include entry in the Open class.

5.10.2      Each exhibitor shall be personally responsible for the accuracy of all information contained in each application for entry signed by him/her or his/her agent. Entries in the wrong class will be out classed.

5.10.3      The entry form must reach the Secretary of the Show not later than the date on which entries close as indicated on the Schedule.  All entry fees shall accompany the entry form.

5.10.4      No exhibit shall be entered as a competitor or allowed to be exhibited unless it is registered with The C.A.N.T. (Inc) with the exception of clause 5.15 and such registration must have been effected at or prior to the date of application for entry,

5.10.5      Entry forms (excluding composite forms of Agricultural Societies and other bodies) shall include the following certification above the space for signature:

               "I, the undersigned, hereby certify that:

               . the particulars on the entry form are correct and that I enter my exhibits at my own risk and that I am the bona fide owner or lessee, and agree to abide by all the Rules and Regulations of The C.A.N.T. (Inc), and accept their decision as final;

               . the exhibits are registered (except domestics) with The C.A.N.T. (Inc) or an application for Registration has been lodged where shown as "pending" and the exhibit(s) concerned have not been shown by me/us more than twice previously in the NT;

               . the exhibits are eligible for the classes entered;

               . the exhibit(s) has not been, and will be withdrawn if they come, in contact or in a Cattery affected with a contagious condition within thirty (30) days of the show;. 

               . the exhibit(s) has not nor will be on public exhibition or exhibited in a show with other exhibits within twelve (12) days preceding the date of the Show; and

               . I further understand there can be no refund of entry fees."

5.10.6      All applications for entry shall be retained by the Show Manager and shall be forwarded within fourteen (14) days of the close of the Recognised Show, to the Secretary of The C.A.N.T. (Inc), for filing, along with a blank copy of the Show Schedule issued.

5.10.7      The Show Manager reserves the right to refuse or return any entry or entries without assigning the reason.

5.11    CATALOGUE REQUIREMENTS FOR A RECOGNISED SHOW

5.11.1      In the case of a Recognised Show there must appear in the Show Catalogue a notation that the show is conducted under the Rules and Regulations of The C.A.N.T. (Inc) and that a copy of such Rules and Regulations may be perused on application to the Secretary of The C.A.N.T. (Inc).

5.11.2      It shall be compulsory that in every copy of the Show Catalogue there shall appear (as disclosed in the relative entry the name and address of each exhibitor, the full name of the cat entered as an exhibit together with its date of birth.

5.11.3      The name, if available, of The C.A.N.T. (Inc) Show Representative to be printed in the catalogue.

5.11.4         Within fourteen (14) days of the closing date of the Recognised Show, three (3) copies of the Catalogue must be lodged with the Secretary (Honours, Editor and CANT) and each copy must contain full and correct particulars of all entries and of all awards and special prizes including the number of Challenge/Award of Merit/ACF Award of Excellence Certificates awarded.

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5.19.2         Pedigreed litters exhibited as such must be Litter Registered, with The C.A.N.T. (Inc) irrespective of individual registration.  If entered in individual events, they must be separately registered.  Prefixes must also have recognised Registration.

5.19.3      The number of kittens in each litter must be stated on the entry form.  The Show Manager must be notified prior to the Show date if any kitten/s included in the litter have died since the entry.  This notification must be accompanied by a Veterinary Certificate stating cause of death.

5.19.4      All kittens under 6 months of age must produce a current record of vaccination for feline enteritis and cat flu, to the Vet Steward, for the kittens to be admitted to the Show Hall.

5.20          EXHIBITING OF DAMS

5.20.1      No exhibit obviously pregnant may be exhibited.

5.20.2      No dam, who in the opinion of the Veterinary Surgeon, is obviously nursing a litter may be exhibited without her litter.

5.21       NEUTERED AND SPEYED EXHIBITS

5.21.1         Desexed exhibits only compete against entire exhibits for awards where specific regulations apply (eg side classes, specific Annual Awards or Trophy List for Show). (amemded April 2000)

5.21.2         Vasectomied males are not permitted to be shown in Recognised Shows.

5.21.3         Exhibits that have been tattooed in order to indicate that they have been desexed may still be shown.

5.22       CALCULATION OF WINS

5.22.1      All wins at Championship Shows shall count at subsequent Championship Shows.

5.22.2      The Show Manager reserves the right to amend prize lists.

5.21.3      All exhibits at The C.A.N.T. (Inc) Championship Shows are judged according to the Standards of the A.C.F.(Inc).  Breeds and Breed Coding will be those recognised by The C.A.N.T. (Inc).

5.23       PRIZE CARDS

5.23.1      At all Championship Shows held under the Rules and Regulations of The C.A.N.T. (Inc) award cards when given must be clearly inscribed with the exhibits name, the category, the award obtained, the adjudicating judge, and the date and place of the Championship Show.

5.24       ELIGIBILITY FOR CHALLENGE/AWARD OF MERIT/COMPANION

5.24.1      Only exhibits which are over nine months of age and which have competed and won their appropriate open class shall be eligible to gain Challenge/Award of Merit/ Companion certificates. (amended July 2001)

5.24.1      Only one Challenge/Award of Merit/Companion certificate may be awarded to any animal at any one show (amended July 2001).  In the case of Ring Shows each ring is considered a separate Championship Show.

5.24.2      A Challenge/Award of Merit may be awarded to Best Male, Best Female, Best Neuter, and Best Spey in each colour class irrespective                     of the number of entries, provided that the exhibit(s) is of a definite standard and be, in the opinion of the judge, worthy of the Award.     The exception being Rex where all colours are judged together.

5.24.3      A Companion Certificate may be awarded to Best Neuter, and Best Spey in each Group IV adult class (longahir and Shorthair) irrespective of the number of entries, provided that the exhibit(s) is, in the opinion of the judge, worthy of the Award. (amended July 2001)

5.24.4      Each Challenge/Award of Merit/Companion Certificate shall have a value in accordance with the Rules and Regulations.(refer Part 6 Awards for qualifications for gaining status). (amended July 2001)

5.24.5      In two or more ring Championship Shows, if an exhibit becomes eligible for a higher status after one ring, status could be changed for the other ring(s) if the owner has already submitted change of status application to The C.A.N.T. (Inc) prior to the Show.  If an exhibit becomes eligible for a higher status between two Agricultural Shows then the owner is to notify the Secretary The C.A.N.T. (Inc) of this impending change of status.  Show Managers can only accept a change of status on show day if the owner has all the paperwork on hand.

5.24.6      No Challenge/Award of Merit Certificate will be awarded for AOC and unpedigreed exhibits or where special regulations apply. 

5.25    ACF AWARD OF EXCELLENCE

5.25.1      At all C.A.N.T.(Inc) Championship Shows the officiating judge(s) may, at their discretion, award special ACF Award of Excellence Certificates to titled exhibits in each Group for males, females, neuters and speys.  (refer Part 6 Clause 6.6 for details.)

5.25.2      All titled cats including those interstate owned and domiciled, are eligible to enter these classes.

5.25.3      Entry into this class is free and automatic, however should be indicated on the entry form.

5.26       UNGRANTED STATUS

5.26.1         Exhibits which have gained the appropriate number of Challenge/Award of Merit Certificates to qualify for a higher status, but whose new status has not been granted by The C.A.N.T. (Inc) for reasons other than for a misdemeanour by the exhibitor, may be exhibited with the new status at a Championship Show provided that the said Certificates are sighted by The C.A.N.T. (Inc) representative or the Secretary The C.A.N.T. (Inc), before the commencement of judging at the Championship Show.

5.27       PRIZE AWARDS MADE IN SPECIFIED TIME THE C.A.N.T. (INC) TO BE NOTIFIED

5.27.1      All prize awards must be distributed within fourteen (14) days of the closing of the Championship Show.  Within fifteen (15) days of the close of the Championship Show a notification must be forwarded to the Secretary, The C.A.N.T. (Inc) in accordance with clause 5.11.  Where awards are still the subject of a protest, or have been the subject of a protest particulars of the protest(s) are to be provided.

5.28       DISQUALIFICATIONS

5.28.1      An exhibit shall be disqualified from winning a prize at  any show held under The C.A.N.T. (Inc) Rules and Regulations if the Show Manager is satisfied that:

               . any dye, colouring, powder, whitening, or darkening matter or preparation has been used and if the effect of it remains at any time during the Recognised Show,

               . any oil, grease, sticky or glossy substance has been used and if the effect of it remains on the coat of the exhibit at any time during the Recognised Show,

               . if cutting, piercing, breaking by force or any kind of operation or act which destroys the tissues of the ears or alters their natural formation or carriage or shortens the tissues of the ears has been practiced,

               . if cutting, piercing, breaking by force or any kind of operation or act which alters the natural conformation of the exhibit has been practiced, or any other thing done, calculated in the opinion of the Show Manager to deceive or mislead, except in the case of a necessary operation certified to the satisfaction of the Show Manager;

               . the lining membranes of the mouth have been cut, pierced or mutilated in any way,

               . the exhibit is under the influence of drugs, tranquillisers etc.

               .