What does it mean to be TICA registered?
The International Cat Association (TICA) is considered the world’s largest genetic cat registry. Originally a North American organization, it now has a worldwide presence. The organization has a genetic registry for pedigreed and household pet cats and is one of the world’s largest sanctioning bodies for cat shows.
How long does it take to register a cat with TICA?
The whole process is a self-service in most cases and doesn’t require any waiting time. Registering a litter is one of our self-services.
Can I register a TICA cat with CFA?
It’s easy to register a CFA cat in TICA. I have done it several times. You just complete the registration form and send in a copy of the CFA certified pedigree.
What is CFA registration for cats?
CFA (which stands for Cat Fancier’s Association), is the premier cat registry in the United States. Founded in 1906, they recognize 42 pedigreed breeds of cats, and manage the registries for hundreds of catteries across the country.
How long does it take to get pedigree from TICA?
I’ve gotten pedigree’s back from TICA in one week. Litter registrations 10 days to 4 weeks.
What is a TICA registered breeder?
TICA is the world’s largest genetic registry of pedigreed cats, the largest registry of household pet cats and kittens, and one of the world’s largest sanctioning associations for cat shows.
How many registered litters can a cat have?
Breeding age Queens must not have more than 1 litter a year or more than 4 litters in her lifetime (CFSG In prep).
How do I get the right to breed with TICA?
Once registered with CFA and or TICA, you will have breeding rights which will allow you to sell your kittens as CFA or TICA registered and showing rights which will give you the ability to compete at CFA and or TICA sanctioned events.
What does it mean if a cat is CFA registered?
What are CFA papers for cats?
The CFA, which stands for the Cat Fancier’s Association, is the largest registry of pedigreed cats. The Cat Fancier’s Association is also considered to be the most prestigious of the pedigreed cat registering associations in North America.
How many cat breeds does the CFA recognize?
45 pedigreed breeds
CFA Breeds CFA currently recognizes 45 pedigreed breeds, as well as non-pedigreed Companion Cats (CCW).
What is blue slip for cat?
CFA then provided a “blue slip” for each kitten in the litter. This “blue slip” is your registration application. Every kitten coming from Silver Shorthairs, will include TALARIAH (our registered cattery name) at the beginning of your chosen registered name. This helps the registry and others to track breeding lines.
How can you tell if a cat is purebred?
For example, a purebred Bombay may also have Burmese cats in its background.” Generally, a cat’s pedigree (list of ancestry) must be certified by the registry, before it can rightfully be called a “purebred.”