As from 01.01.2024 the above date the ages valid for classes 9 – 12 will be as follows:
– class 12: 4 – 8 months (was 4 – 7 months)
– class 11: 8 – 12 months (was 7 – 10 months)
– class 9 or 10: 12 months and older (was 10 months and older).
As always, cats must be entered in show classes by age and judged by age as valid for the class. This means that as from 01.01.2024:
– cats, not yet 8 months must be entered in class 12
– cats, not yet 12 months must be entered in class 11
– cats, which already obtained certificates in class 9 or higher prior to 01.01.2024, will keep these certificates (and other awards achieved) and must be entered in accordance with the new age classification valid as from 01.01.2024.
As a consequence of the age change to 12 months for classes 9 and 10:
– class 13a (Novice class): 12 months and older
– class 14 (House cats): unneutered house cats aged 12 months or older are not admitted to shows
– table of disqualifying and general faults – faults 1.7, 1.8, 1.9 and 7.2: age changed to 12 months.