I use to think cat shows were mean to the cats, until I became a vendor at a few shows (I sell handmade earthenware cat dishes, candle holders, etc.) They are born to be in shows, they are brought to all the shows when very young to get use to it and it has become a way of life for them. If you start them out early enough, it should be fine. Most domestic cats do not have the tempermant for show. At least that is what several breeders told me.

I have also noticed that breeders do NOT like their show cats to be codled or played with like domestic cats.....they are working! They are usually kept in their cages even at home, they are use to cars, planes and people staring at them. Most breeders are very nice and informative, I have learned quit a bit from them. Then there is always that one bad apple The very same people that probably shouldn't have children, but do.

Personally.....my cats are my children, they live fully in our house and can do just about anything they want to! Our house is run by my "kids".