Many countries have Cat Clubs that hold regular cat shows. Cat shows give cat owners a chance to meet and talk to other cat owners and cat breeders as well as compete in the show.

Most cat shows have classes for pedigree and non-pedigree cats enabling any cat owner to participate in the cat show with their cat.

Pedigree cats are judged against a standard for the breed of cat and non-pedigree cats may be judged on their uniqueness, overall health and temperament or some other criteria.