Qualification rules SWS

Qualifications for the SWS

Only cats of fully recognised breeds and house cats belonging to individual FIFe members can qualify for and may compete at the SWS.

Participation in the SWS is only possible for cats which have achieved the following qualification in the thirteen months prior to the show:

a. Kittens (class 12):

– Best in Variety
or – Nomination for Best in Show
or – 1 x Excellent 1.

b. Juniors (class 11):
– Best in Variety
or – Nomination for Best in Show
or – 3 x Excellent 1.

c. Adults (classes 1 – 10):
– Best in Variety
or – Nomination for Best in Show
or – Each adult cat that qualified in the kitten class
or in the junior class during the 13 months before the SWS.

d. House cats (class 14):
– Nomination for Best in Show house cat.

Cats can also enter the show if obtained one of the following titles:
a. International Champion, International Premier or higher
b. house cats with the title Distinguished Show Merit (DSM).

FIFe Show Rules

Each cat winning at the Best in Show will receive the title Scandinavian Winner (SW). The winning cats will have their title registered in their pedigree in the same way as other official FIFe titles.