Cat Registries

The Fédération Internationale Féline (FIFe) is a global federation that represents the pinnacle of feline excellence and pedigree cat registration. Founded in 1949, celebrating 75 years in 2024, FIFe has grown to become a respected authority in the cat fancy world, with members in 41 countries, renowned for its dedication to the health, welfare, and breeding of purebred cats.

• FIFe has over 200 International judges and over 100 Student judges
• Over 100,000 individual members within the Federation
• Over 100,000 pedigrees and 1,500 cattery names are registered each year.
• Over 500 shows with more that 200,000 cats exhibited each year, where breeders and enthusiasts can showcase their cats and compete for prestigious titles.

FIFe’s mission is to foster international cooperation among breeders and to standardise breed definitions. It is recognised for its comprehensive breed standards, which include over 48 fully recognised breeds and varieties. These standards ensure that cats are bred to the highest quality and health standards.

FIFe’s influence extends through its member organisations in numerous countries, each adhering to the federation’s rigorous guidelines for breeding and exhibiting cats.

Felis Britannica, the UK member of Federation Internationale Feline (FIFe), stands as a beacon of excellence in the world of pedigree cats. Established in 2003, this non-profit organisation unites a federation of cat clubs across the UK.

With a commitment to the highest standards of cat welfare and breeding, Felis Britannica operates under the umbrella of FIFe to offer a full range of services, including a pedigree cat registry, certificated pedigrees, and running international cat shows. It actively promotes responsible breeding practices and the well-being of cats, ensuring that all breeders adhere to stringent guidelines and ethical standards. Our Cat Shows not only celebrate the beauty and diversity of cats but also serve as a platform for education and sharing best practices in breeding and care.

In summary, FIFe and Felis Britannica is a community dedicated to the love and advancement of pedigree cats, driven by passion, expertise, and a relentless pursuit of excellence. It is an organisation where passion for cats translates into excellence in breeding and welfare.

The Governing Council of the Cat Fancy (GCCF) are the premier cat registration organisation in the UK dedicated to cat health, welfare, and responsible breeding. GCCF recognises 40 pedigree cat breeds. Our objective is to ensure that cats live healthy, happy lives. The GCCF, established in 1910, originated from early cat clubs and became an incorporated company on 5 November 2010. The GCCF licenses around 135 cat shows annually, where pedigree cats can earn titles like Champion, Grand Champion, Imperial, and Olympian, with equivalent titles for neutered and pedigree pet and non-pedigree cats. The Supreme Cat Show, organised by the GCCF, is the UK’s largest cat show, akin to Crufts, offering unique awards such as UK and Supreme Champion. Our head office, based in Bridgwater, manages registrations, and show processing. GCCF established The Cat Welfare Trust, a charity focused on improving cat welfare. The GCCF is a member of The Cat Group and the World Cat Congress

The International Cat Association® (TICA®) was founded in 1979 and is the world’s largest genetic registry of pedigreed cats. TICA was founded in the United States in 1979 and is headquartered in Harlingen TX where it manages the registrations, show licensing and day to day operations.

TICA has grown exponentially during the last 2 decades. We are the leading registry in terms of technology and rapid turnaround of registrations and pedigrees. We moved into the 21^st century with enthusiasm and excitement with the advent of the TICA Feline Management System(TFMS). Our new business platforms allow us to complete registrations automatically and usually a one-day processing on pedigrees and pedigree registrations. With TFMS, most of all our services are automated and we are adding new ones all the time.

TICA holds cat shows in 104 countries across the world and on most continents except Antarctica. It is comprised of 14 regions all of which are represented by a director voted on by the membership plus an associate board member(non-voting) that works with our international region.

TICA and its members work to preserve the breeding of pedigreed cats and the promotion of responsible cat welfare through education and participation. TICA encourages its members to be involved in activities that promote responsible breeding and pet ownership. We are the largest registry of household pet cats and kittens. So, there is a place for EVERY cat in TICA…not just our pedigreed cats but all cats!

Just remember wherever you are, you are in TICA’s world!