Starting with the show year in May 2005, the CFA Midwest Region (MWR) began scoring Household Pet (HHP) competition and awarded the TOP 5 HHPs at the MWR Awards Banquet in 2006. This provided an incentive for MWR Shows that already hosted HHPs to start actively encouraging added HHP entries and shows that did not host HHP competition to add it to their show schedule. During the 2006-2007 show season, the TOP TEN HHPs were awarded.

Statisics show that HHP exhibitors represent a significant base of recruitment for new CFA breeders. This is one of the best way we can grow as a region, by encouraging and supporting those who are learning the show process from the ground-floor. HHP is a wonderful way to help new exhibitors learn how to successfully compete.

Rules, Eligibilty and Information: Here is a list of criteria for HHP scoring.

NEW!!!! Enrollment - All cats must enroll!

1. All cats must be eligible for HHP competition as outlined in the CFA Show Rules for the May 07 - April 08 show year. Cats must be entered Officially in CFA shows. Third Party HHP competitions are NOT eligible for scoring.

2. To be eligible for a Regional Award the cat must attend at least 2 Midwest Regions Shows, have an enrollment form on file with the Midwest Region (this includes a digital picture of the cat) and pay a $20 enrollment fee. For more information on enrollment contact Janet Marr at furkats@embarqmail.com Please note that to show your HHP in a Midwest Region Show you do not have to enroll. This is only for exhibitor who wish to compete in our Regional Award Program. Open enrollment ended Feb. 1, 2008.

3. Only Cat Shows held by Midwest Clubs will be scored. Awards received outside the Region are not counted.

4. Only Official CFA qualified judges will be permitted to rank HHPs for scoring. The exception to this rule will be for a "stand alone " HHP Show within a CFA Show. Then the judges may be qualified by the show committee for that specific show.

5. Scoring shall be weighted on show HHP count. A simple count-1 scoring system will used. Only up to the top 10 HHPs in a ring shall receive points.

EXAMPLE - 20 HHPs officially attend show / ring

Best Cat = 19 pts
2nd Best Cat = 18 pts
3rd Best Cat = 17 pts
4th Best Cat = 16 pts
5th Best Cat = 15 pts
6th Best Cat = 14 pts
7th Best Cat = 13 pts
8th Best Cat = 12 pts
9th Best Cat = 11 pts
10th Best Cat = 10 pts

6. The Top 15 scoring cats at the end of the show year will receive awards.

7. Points will be posted here on the Midwest site as official copies of show results are received. Exhibitors, please help remind the Show Manager and Master Clerk at your shows to send a copy of show count and ring finals to:

Janet Marr
furkats@embarqmail.com

8. Disputes over scoring may be made by sending a letter to the above address within 2 weeks of posted disputed score. Results will be evaluated and recomputed (if necessary). Results posted for more than 2 weeks without dispute will be final.

9. This idea of scoring HHP is still in development. Any comments, ideas or other concerns may be addressed to:furkats@embarqmail.com

Scores for HHP, Region 6, 2007-08 Show Year: If you have questions, please email Janet Marr. Updated April 30, 2008. Prepared by Janet Marr. furkats@embarqmail.com

Congratulations to all of you who have placed in the top 15.

Remember for the 2008-2009 show year we will not be back-dating points. If you want to show a cat this show year, get your enrollment information to me before you go to a show. If you are showing a cat that was enrolled in for the last show year, please send me a $10 renewal. Make checks payable to the Midwest Region.

. See the top ten winners at HHP - 2006-2007

Upcoming Shows in the Midwest Region with HHPs: Below are shows where HHPs are judged.