Have been to many a cat show; been benched, as they mix and match neighbors,
next to Persian competitors, who are usually quite busy "beautifying" their
contestants, as I've watched in fascination....*never* have I seen anyone
doing this "nose-shaving" number. They must get that over at home on the
q.t., away from the noise and distractions of a show, lest they put out
their prized contestant's eye! All sorts of wierd rituals for light-colored
Persians, involving powders, crayons, multiple brushes/combs/teasing tools;
but that's a new one on me: "nose-shaving". Those pedigreed Persians breathe
noisily and audibly out of their bred-for-the-look pushed-in nasal passages;
I always felt sorry for these cats for that reason; always was amazed that
this breed good-naturedly tolerates the preparatory nonsense involved in
getting them ready for their "moment" in the judging ring. I can see myself,
for instance, doing any of it to our HHP's (who, by the way, have never
competed in a show; I only go to shows now as a spectator).