Color The CFA breed standard accepts the American Wirehair cat in all colors and patterns, except those that show evidence of hybridization which would result in chocolate, lavender, the colorpoint pattern or those combined with white. Grooming American Wirehairs are almost carefree cats. When needed, wash them gently with a mild cat shampoo, rinse well,…
Color The American Shorthair cat is recognized in more than eighty different colors and patterns ranging from the brown patched tabby to the almost pearlescent blue-eyed white, silky shaded silvers and many more colors in between. The most frequently seen American Shorthair color today is the silver tabby, with striking black markings set on a…
Coat The American Curl cat is accepted by the CFA in all colors and patterns. Both long and short hair are considered acceptable. Grooming American Curls can have both long and shorthair color and pattern varieties. There is little, if any undercoat so they shed very little and require no more grooming than occasional brushing…
Color In the American Bobtail cat, a spotted or ticked (having four to twenty bands of color on each hair.) brown tabby pattern is dominant. All colors and patterns are accepted for show, including points with or without markings and preference is given to colors and patterns that enhance the natural wild appearance of the…
Color The Abyssinian Cat is accepted for show in Ruddy, Red, Blue, Fawn colors though it does manifest in many other variations. Grooming Grooming of the Abby is best left to the cat itself. Occasional bathing only if dirtied, and petting are usually grooming enough. Personality Abyssinians are very curious and active beings. They love…
TICA, better known as The International Cat Association, is “the world’s largest genetic registry of pedigreed cats”. On June 22, 1979, this association was founded by Georgia Morgan, and a handful of cat enthusiasts. Their dream of building the most progressive, flexible and innovative cat registry in the world came true when TICA was formed….
The Cat Fanciers Association accepts and recognizes the following breeds:(Click on the breed names to see detailed profiles of each cat.)
Reputable cat breeders are true professionals, constantly working to promote and perfect their breed and their own lineage within that breed. Breeders and catteries who are honorable and reputable will show concern and interest in the ongoing welfare of their cats, and will screen prospective owners very carefully. Cat farmers or “providers” are no more…
Cat Breeds. . .how many kinds of domestic cats are there? How many are recognized as pedigreed and by whom? Which are the most popular breeds? This article helps to explain all this and more. The CFA and TICA- Breed Recognition and Standards Although there are other organizations, generally speaking, the folks at the Cat…
