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CFA - The Cat Fanciers' Association, Inc CFA - The Cat Fanciers’ Association is the world’s largest registry of pedigreed cats. Cats.

CFA is the leading authority for authenticity and credibility in the preservation of the pedigreed breeds and to enhance the well-being of ALL cats. CFA has a long and proud history of progressive action including support for feline health research, education, responsible cat ownership, disaster relief, and breeder assistance for the welfare of all cats. CFA and affiliate clubs work nationally wit

h local shelters to help humanely reduce homeless and feral cat populations, and to encourage voluntary neuter/spay of pet cats.

My Cat Monday | Meet Tarzan, the Maine C**n Cat!We all know that our cat is the best cat! Now's your chance to share w...
02/03/2025

My Cat Monday |

Meet Tarzan, the Maine C**n Cat!

We all know that our cat is the best cat! Now's your chance to share with the world what makes your cat shine. Tell us about that special bond between you and your furry feline in the comments. Please make sure to include their name!

We'll be sharing a different cat every Monday - so don't be shy!

National Cat Health MonthWe will be sharing cat health articles all month long, so keep an eye out for informative posts...
02/01/2025

National Cat Health Month

We will be sharing cat health articles all month long, so keep an eye out for informative posts on everything from dental hygiene and nutrition to advances in feline health!

Learn more about CFA's contributions to the advancement of feline health at https://cfa.org/cfa-programs/

What do cat shows have in common with dog shows? Standards! Judges at both events evaluate each animal against a written...
01/31/2025

What do cat shows have in common with dog shows? Standards! Judges at both events evaluate each animal against a written standard describing the ideal representative of each breed. That's how they make their decisions!

Want to learn more about the judging program? Check out the latest article in Cat Talk at cfa.org/cat-talk/

Cat Talk | The Journey to Become a CFA JudgeIn today's Cat Talk article, Vicki Nye answers important questions, like how...
01/30/2025

Cat Talk | The Journey to Become a CFA Judge

In today's Cat Talk article, Vicki Nye answers important questions, like how to start on the road to becoming a judge. Do you have what it takes?

Find out at https://cfa.org/cat-talk/

If you like cats, then you'll love a CFA cat show!🇺🇸𝗨𝗡𝗜𝗧𝗘𝗗 𝗦𝗧𝗔𝗧𝗘𝗦February 1-2, 2025Valley Cat Fanciers𝗣𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗱, 𝗢𝗥Februa...
01/30/2025

If you like cats, then you'll love a CFA cat show!

🇺🇸𝗨𝗡𝗜𝗧𝗘𝗗 𝗦𝗧𝗔𝗧𝗘𝗦
February 1-2, 2025
Valley Cat Fanciers
𝗣𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗱, 𝗢𝗥

February 1-2, 2025
Wichita Cat Fancy
𝗪𝗶𝗰𝗵𝗶𝘁𝗮, 𝗞𝗦

February 1-2, 2025
Midwest Persian Tabby Fanciers
𝗕𝗼𝘄𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗚𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗻, 𝗢𝗛

🛩𝗘𝗨𝗥𝗢𝗣𝗘
February 1-2, 2025
Fenix Cat Club
𝗠𝗮𝗱𝗿𝗶𝗱, 𝗦𝗽𝗮𝗶𝗻

✈𝗜𝗡𝗧𝗘𝗥𝗡𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡𝗔𝗟
February 1-2, 2025
Java Feline Society
𝗝𝗹. 𝗚𝗿𝗶𝘆𝗮 𝗨𝘁𝗮𝗺𝗮 𝗝𝗮𝗸𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗮 𝗨𝘁𝗮𝗿𝗮, 𝗜𝗻𝗱𝗼𝗻𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗮

𝗧𝗼 𝘀𝗲𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗿𝗲 𝘀𝗵𝗼𝘄 𝘀𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗱𝘂𝗹𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝗴𝗲𝘁 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲
𝗱𝗲𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗹𝘀 𝗮𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗲𝗮𝗰𝗵 𝘀𝗵𝗼𝘄: www.cfa.org/shows-events

Featured Breed | The Khao ManeeThis month we're talking about cats that are new to CFA and still in the process of advan...
01/29/2025

Featured Breed | The Khao Manee

This month we're talking about cats that are new to CFA and still in the process of advancing to Championship status. The Khao Manee, known as the "White Gem", is one of the ancient breeds originating from Thailand!

The Khao Manee is a pure, glistening white cat with a luminous, vibrant eye color. The jewel-like eyes can be any shade of blue, green, gold, or odd. They are devoted to their owners and are curious, intelligent cats with an enduring sense of naughtiness.

Learn more about the Khao Manee at https://cfa.org/breed/khao-manee/

Cat Talk | I CAN HAZ CAT MEMES!Today's article will tickle your funny bone by giving a brief history of the cat meme. Yo...
01/28/2025

Cat Talk | I CAN HAZ CAT MEMES!

Today's article will tickle your funny bone by giving a brief history of the cat meme. You'd be wrong if you thought the internet was where it all started!

Check out the newest Cat Talk article here: https://cfa.org/cat-talk/

My Cat Monday | Meet Spoticus!We all know that our cat is the best cat! Now's your chance to share with the world what...
01/27/2025

My Cat Monday |

Meet Spoticus!

We all know that our cat is the best cat! Now's your chance to share with the world what makes your cat shine. Tell us about that special bond between you and your furry feline in the comments. Please make sure to include their name!

We'll be sharing a different cat every Monday - so don't be shy!

What happens after a litter of kittens is born? Well, other than all the hard work that went into the process before (an...
01/24/2025

What happens after a litter of kittens is born?

Well, other than all the hard work that went into the process before (and after, because raising kittens is a lot of work!), there's a step shortly after they're born where the breeder will register the litter.

Registering the litter is how the kittens get into the system so that when they're placed, they can do so with all their appropriate paperwork.

Did you know that for litters registered within 4 months of the birth date, the early bird litter registration fee will apply; after 4 months, the regular fee will apply. So register your litter sooner rather than later!

If you like cats, then you'll love a CFA cat show!🇺🇸𝗨𝗡𝗜𝗧𝗘𝗗 𝗦𝗧𝗔𝗧𝗘𝗦January 25-26, 2025San Diego Cat Fanciers𝗗𝗲𝗹 𝗠𝗮𝗿, 𝗖𝗔Jan...
01/23/2025

If you like cats, then you'll love a CFA cat show!

🇺🇸𝗨𝗡𝗜𝗧𝗘𝗗 𝗦𝗧𝗔𝗧𝗘𝗦
January 25-26, 2025
San Diego Cat Fanciers
𝗗𝗲𝗹 𝗠𝗮𝗿, 𝗖𝗔

January 25-26, 2025
Saintly City Cat Club
𝗦𝘁 𝗣𝗮𝘂𝗹, 𝗠𝗡

January 25-26, 2025
Star City Cat Fanciers/Central Carolina Cat Fanciers
𝗥𝗼𝗮𝗻𝗼𝗸𝗲, 𝗩𝗔

🛩𝗘𝗨𝗥𝗢𝗣𝗘
January 25-26, 2025
Universal Cats Club/Orange Cat Club/44 Gatti
𝗣𝗮𝗱𝗼𝘃𝗮, 𝗜𝘁𝗮𝗹𝘆

✈𝗜𝗡𝗧𝗘𝗥𝗡𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡𝗔𝗟
January 25, 2025
Central Breed Cat Club
𝗕𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗸𝗼𝗸, 𝗧𝗵𝗮𝗶𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗱

January 26, 2025
Sapphire Stars Feline Club
𝗧𝗶𝗮𝗻𝗷𝗶𝗻, 𝗖𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗮

𝗧𝗼 𝘀𝗲𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗿𝗲 𝘀𝗵𝗼𝘄 𝘀𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗱𝘂𝗹𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝗴𝗲𝘁 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲
𝗱𝗲𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗹𝘀 𝗮𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗲𝗮𝗰𝗵 𝘀𝗵𝗼𝘄: www.cfa.org/shows-events

Can a breed be fast-tracked?This question has come up a lot this month, especially when discussing breeds that are alrea...
01/22/2025

Can a breed be fast-tracked?

This question has come up a lot this month, especially when discussing breeds that are already well-established in other registering bodies, and it's a double-edged sword. Of course, breeders want to advance as quickly as possible and fans of the breed want to see them compete, but the process of advancing through Miscellaneous and Provisional, prior to competing in Championship, does a lot to set the breed up for success within CFA.

The Miscellaneous category is the best opportunity to discuss the breed with judges and hear their input directly (about how the cats meet the standard). This is when they have the opportunity to work on the standard as well as utilize their cats to help illustrate those standards to the judges. Exhibitors don't get that kind of opportunity at other levels of competition, so this is really the only time that they can work with the judging program to make sure what they've outlined is exactly the ideal cat they want to produce as a breed and that the judges understand that vision as well.

The Provisional category is ideal for exhibitors who want to see how examples of their breed compare to others of the same breed and get feedback via hanging ribbons. This is when they get to see that finalized standard that they worked on in the Miscellaneous category actually in action!

Remember that the best way for a breed to advance is for breeders and exhibitors to demonstrate that readiness through their participation in the process. That means having a standard in place that doesn't constantly change, making an effort to get cats to shows (and not just the same cat to multiple shows, judges need to see multiple examples of the breed), as well as joining the breed committee and eventually the breed council.

Learn more about the requirements for advancement here https://cfa.org/cfa-new-breeds-and-colors/

My Cat Monday | Meet Morgoth of Krynn, the Destroyer!"She is the sweetest and bravest cat in the multiverse. She is al...
01/20/2025

My Cat Monday |

Meet Morgoth of Krynn, the Destroyer!

"She is the sweetest and bravest cat in the multiverse. She is always next to you to be the project manager of whatever you are doing. Once she gives her stamp of approval, she will block your project to demand the loves and attentions she deserves. If you want her to stay out of it, don’t give her access to it because she will be in the middle of it. Always. She is so quirky and loveable. Her sisters are her constant entertainment but she wants to be the main show. And she is."

We all know that our cat is the best cat! Now's your chance to share with the world what makes your cat shine. Tell us about that special bond between you and your furry feline in the comments. Please make sure to include their name!

We'll be sharing a different cat every Monday - so don't be shy!

The NEW Cat Talk is finally here! Not only does it include articles about feline health and care, breeds, and additional...
01/17/2025

The NEW Cat Talk is finally here! Not only does it include articles about feline health and care, breeds, and additional feature articles about cats, it will ALSO include up to the minute news and reports from CFA and its committees. Content will update continually throughout the month – no more waiting 1-2 months for the news and stories that you want to read!

Every page has an area to subscribe for biweekly updates to keep you notified of new news and articles. On the main page, you’ll see that Cat Talk features the latest news and articles first…so you’ll always be in the know!

Welcome to the NEW CAT TALK (https://cfa.org/cat-talk)

If you like cats, then you'll love a CFA cat show!🇺🇸𝗨𝗡𝗜𝗧𝗘𝗗 𝗦𝗧𝗔𝗧𝗘𝗦January 18-19, 2025Club Felins Fleur de Lys/Vermont Fan...
01/16/2025

If you like cats, then you'll love a CFA cat show!

🇺🇸𝗨𝗡𝗜𝗧𝗘𝗗 𝗦𝗧𝗔𝗧𝗘𝗦
January 18-19, 2025
Club Felins Fleur de Lys/Vermont Fancy Felines
𝗕𝘂𝗿𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴𝘁𝗼𝗻, 𝗩𝗧

January 18-19, 2025
Diamond State Cat Fanciers
𝗠𝗮𝘂𝗺𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗲, 𝗔𝗥

January 18-19, 2025
Cleveland Persian Society
𝗔𝗸𝗿𝗼𝗻, 𝗢𝗛

January 18, 2025
Cat Fanciers of Hawaii
𝗛𝗼𝗻𝗼𝗹𝘂𝗹𝘂, 𝗛𝗜

🗾𝗝𝗔𝗣𝗔𝗡
January 18, 2025
Japan Regional Show
𝗧𝗼𝗸𝘆𝗼, 𝗝𝗮𝗽𝗮𝗻

✈𝗜𝗡𝗧𝗘𝗥𝗡𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡𝗔𝗟
January 18, 2025
Southwest Sweet Cat
𝗦𝗲𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗼𝗿, 𝗠𝗮𝗹𝗮𝘆𝘀𝗶𝗮

𝗧𝗼 𝘀𝗲𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗿𝗲 𝘀𝗵𝗼𝘄 𝘀𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗱𝘂𝗹𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝗴𝗲𝘁 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲
𝗱𝗲𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗹𝘀 𝗮𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗲𝗮𝗰𝗵 𝘀𝗵𝗼𝘄: www.cfa.org/shows-events

CFA Sanctioned Breeds | The Pathway to Recognition: Provisional ClassWhen a new breed wants to be recognized in CFA, the...
01/15/2025

CFA Sanctioned Breeds | The Pathway to Recognition: Provisional Class

When a new breed wants to be recognized in CFA, they have to go through a process to do so.

Entering the Provisional class requires there to be 25 active breeders who are working with the breed and sign an application indicating such. They must meet all the requirements for the Miscellaneous class, as well as, have at least one CFA breed club, a cutoff date for breeds allowed in the background ancestry, and sufficient facts/data to demonstrate the potential value to the fancy of the proposed breed (and differences from existing recognized breeds)!

It's also important to have at least 100 cats of the breed registered and it's important for the definitive standard to be presented along with a list of acceptable colors for Provisional show status.

Once they've got all their paperwork in order, it can be submitted to the Executive Board for approval! If approved they can then start showing in the Provisional Class, where judges will start ranking them in breed against other examples of the breed - though they are still not eligible for finals in this class.

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CFA Cat Expo

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Louie & Todd
Louie & Todd

On-the-spot interview with the proud cat dad behind the amazing feline duo, Louie and Todd at the 2024 CFA International Cat Show & Expo. #cfacats #cfacatshow Louie & Todd Covered in Pet Hair

The CFA International Cat Show & Expo wouldn’t be what it is without our awesome exhibitors! These are only some of the many companies and causes represented in 2024!

Emcees of the Cats 101 Stage: Linda and Rita, Cat Behavior Alliance
Emcees of the Cats 101 Stage: Linda and Rita, Cat Behavior Alliance

Interview with Linda and Rita who emceed the Cat Talk Stage sponsored by FERA Pets at the 2024 CFA International Cat Show & Expo. #cfacatshow #CFAcats #cfacatexpo Cat Behavior Alliance Covered in Pet Hair

We love cats and so do the fanciers! Check out these excellent license plates we saw at the CFA International Show & EXPO over the weekend! #catstagram #instagood #catlover #ilovecats #catlife #cats

The Pet Piano
The Pet Piano

Aaron of AaronsAnimals told us all about the Pet Piano at the 2024 CFA International Cat Show & Expo. Watch to the end to see Georgina play! #cfacatshow #CFAcats #cfacatexpo Aaron's Animals Covered in Pet Hair

Chat with Kedi Labs
Chat with Kedi Labs

Paige from Kedi Labs broke down a few of their at-home tests and how they work at the 2024 CFA International Cat Show & Expo! #CFAcats #cfacatshow Kedi Labs Covered in Pet Hair

Rascal Unit Tour
Rascal Unit Tour

Yesterday, at the start of day 2 of the CFA International Cat Show & Expo, Doctor Gonzalez gave us a tour of the Rascal Unit and told us all the low cost, life saving services she and her team provide. #cfacatshow #cfacats Rascal Unit Covered in Pet Hair

A quick interview with Jenny and Morgana of Alleycats & Aristocats at the 2024 CFA International Cat Show & Expo. #cfacatshow #cfacats #alleyaristo #cats Alleycats & Aristocats Covered in Pet Hair

CFA International Cat Show & Expo 2024 Cleveland, Ohio Best in Show Streaming sponsored by Weruva Coverage by Covered in Pet Hair #cfacats #cfacatshow #cfaexpo

CFA International Cat Show & Expo 2024 Cleveland, Ohio Cat Wedding!!! Streaming sponsored by Weruva Coverage by Covered in Pet Hair #cfacats #cfacatshow #cfaexpo

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CFA is the leading authority for authenticity and credibility in the preservation of the pedigreed breeds and to enhance the well-being of ALL cats. CFA has a long and proud history of progressive action including support for feline health research, education, responsible cat ownership, disaster relief, and breeder assistance for the welfare of all cats. CFA and affiliate clubs work nationally with local shelters to help humanely reduce homeless and feral cat populations, and to encourage voluntary neuter/spay of pet cats.