What does GCCF mean in cats?

NON-ACTIVE REGISTER
NON-ACTIVE REGISTER – the breeder is selling you a kitten who is going to be a pet for companionship and possibly showing.

How do you join a cat club?

How to Join. To join The London Cat Club please download and complete a Membership Form or contact our Membership Secretary and ask them to send you one. Please send the completed form, along with your membership fee, to our Membership Secretary.

Can I register my cat with GCCF?

Cats whose sire and dam are registered with the GCCF are eligible for registration with the GCCF in accordance with the current GCCF Registration Policy for the breed in question.

How do I find a reputable cat breeder UK?

Where do I find a moggie kitten or cat?

1. Blue Cross. Tel: 01993 822651 www.thebluecross.org.uk.
2. Cats Protection. Tel: 08702 099 099 www.cats.org.uk.
3. Battersea Dogs and Cats Home. Tel: 020 7622 3626 www.dogshome.org.
4. Wood Green Animal Shelters. Tel: 01480 830014 www.woodgreen.org.uk.

Can you still breed a non-active cat?

Active and Non-Active Registers: Section 1 Rule 1 Cat/kittens which are not required for breeding should be registered on the Non-Active Register. Progeny of cats on the Non-Active Register will not be registered.

What is a fancy cat?

Fancy Cats are limited edition CryptoKitties with special artwork. When a Mommy cat and a Daddy cat love each other very much… Fancy Cats are a series of special cats identified by their unique artwork and badge.

Is there an AKC for cats?

Calling all dog and cat lovers, the world’s largest registries of purebred dogs and cats – the American Kennel Club® (AKC) and the Cat Fanciers’ Association® (CFA) – have launched www.meetthebreeds.com, a new website dedicated to the first stand-alone event of the same name which will showcase over 200 dog and cat …

What is the cat version of the Kennel Club?

What is the cat equivalent? The closest match to a Kennel Club for cats is not, as you might expect, called The Cattery Club, but is actually The Governing Council of the Cat Fancy (GCCF). The GCCF was established in 1910 and is an independent body made up of multiple smaller pedigree cat ‘clubs’ which become members.

How do I register my cat as a CFA?

Where do I find the form to register my new cat with CFA? An application for registration must come from the breeder. Contact the breeder and request the Application for Registration, commonly called a “blue slip”….

1. Cat’s Name.
2. Breed.
3. Color of Cat.
4. Eye Color.
5. Sex.
6. Date of Birth.
7. Sire Name.
8. Sire’s CFA number.

How do you identify a breeder cat?

Ways to find a good cat breeder

1. Visit the breeder at home. Don’t be shy about asking to visit kittens at the breeder’s home.
2. Check the overall health of the kitten.
3. Gauge the breeder’s passion.
4. Avoid the breeder if he’s insisting too much.
5. Visit several breeders.

Is there a cat version of the Kennel Club?

Do cat breeders make money?

Many cat breeders do not make a profit, and some do not manage to break even after the cost of medical bills, food and other supplies. French for an article published in a 1997 issue of “Cats” magazine, only 12 percent of the breeders included in the research reported that they regularly broke even or made money.

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How many cat clubs are there in the GCCF?

Below is a list of the 156 GCCF Member Clubs. For details of all Club Secretaries’ names and addresses, please send a stamped addressed envelope to the Office: N.B. The Area Clubs cater for all breeds of cats, including Non-Pedigree Household Pets

What did the gccfi do for Cat Fancy?

The GCCFI formed its own constitution and dealt with the affiliation of clubs and the running of championship shows, as it does to the present day. It took many years of negotiations before we received recognition from the Governing Council of the Cat Fancy (GCCF) in the UK.

When did the Siamese Cat Club start the gccfi?

The Siamese Cat Club subsequently started a registration system for Siamese cats which they continued until the founding of the GCCFI (Governing Council of the Cat Fancy of Ireland) in 1968. The registrations were then handed over to the new body, where they expanded in due course to include new breeds as they emerged and were developed.

What does the Governing Council of the Cat Fancy do?

We offer information, advice and expertise to help you breed, own or choose the right cat for your circumstances and life style. The Governing Council of the Cat Fancy are very proud to be hosts for the 2021 World Cat Congress celebrating the 150th Anniversary of the first recognised cat show.