142 ans ago, au Crystal Palace de Londres, la première exposition internationale consacrée aux chats a eu lieu. Le 13 juillet 1871, le Crystal Palace à Londres accueillit la toute première exposition au monde entière dé spéciation aux chats. Cette exposition fut organisée par Harrison Ware, un célèbre illustrateur spécialisé dans l’art de l’illustration animalière.2 photos

142 years ago
At the Crystal Palace in London, the world’s first cat exhibition was held

On July 13, 1871, the world’s first cat exhibition took place at the Crystal Palace in London. It was organized by Harrison Ware, a renowned animal illustrator and expert in feline behavior.

Ware developed the concept and rules for the exhibition, establishing standards for breeds for the first time and introducing classifications based on coat color and length. A total of 170 cats of 25 breeds, as well as a one-legged wild Scottish cat, were displayed.

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The judging panel consisted of Ware himself, his brother John, and amateur biologist Reverend John MacDonald. The following day, all London newspapers reported on the success of the exhibition, with images of the cats overshadowing news of scandals in high society.

In 1887, the first cat lovers’ club was established in England, and it still exists today under the name “National Cat Lover’s Club.” Later, the “International Federation of Cat Lovers” was founded.

Since 1987, feline studies have also begun to develop in Russia. Today, there are dozens of clubs in Moscow alone, with hundreds more across the country. These organizations conduct scientific research, establish breed standards, register kittens, organize exhibitions, and honor the most beautiful cats.