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Abyssinian

Abyssinian Breed Winners in CFA
These are the top winning Abyssinians in CFA!
November 2008
Abyssinian DMs
Abyssinians who have earned the breeding title of Distinguished Merit
April 2005
Abyssinian Grands of Distinction in CFA
In 2011, CFA instituted a brand new title — the Grand of Distinction. The only Abyssinian to earn this prestigious new title to date is GPD, RW Red Ferne Blue Mystic of Spricey, a Blue Abyssinian Neuter, bred by Lisa Kaelin, and owned and shown by Sharon Demuth.
February 2017
Abyssinian Helps Decipher Feline DNA
Cinnamon, a female Abyssiniancat, is the first feline in history to have her DNA decoded...
November 2007
Abyssinian National Winners
The winningest Abyssinians in CFA History
January 2004
CatPedigrees Welcomes A New Abyssnian and Japanese Bobtail Database
Gary & Diane Hoffman, of Heru Abyssinians, and Kendall Smith, of Kenipurr Abyssinians and Japanese Bobtails, have generously donated their database which is now available on the searchable pedigree website, CatPedigrees.com!
November 2007
Over-Grooming In An Abyssinian Cat
Follow a photo essay showing the damage a cat can inflict upon itself simply by licking and scratching too much...
April 2016
Way We Were: CFA 1962 (Part 4) - The Abyssinian
ake a look back to the time to the early years of the Abyssinian in CFA...
October 2010

American Bobtail

American Bobtail DM's In CFA
Here is a list of the American Bobtails who have earned the prestigious breeding title of Distinguished Merit.
April 2011

American Curl

American Curl DMs
American Curls who have earned the breeding title of Distinguished Merit
July 2006
American Curl Grands of Distinction in CFA
The first American Curl to earn this title was GC, GPD, RW Procurlharem Rhett Butler O'Curla, a Brown Spotted Tabby & White Longhair neuter, bred by Caroline Scott & Michael Tucker and owned by Kathie Hunt.
September 2017
American Curl National Winners
The winningest American Curls in CFA History
February 2005
Longhair American Curl Breed Winners In CFA
Enjoy this list of the Longhair American Curl Breed Winners for each year in CFA...
January 2009
MacCurl American Curl Database Joins CatPedigrees.com
A new American Curl database is added to CatPedigrees.com
November 2006
Shorthair American Curl Breed Winners in CFA
This is a record of each year's top American Curl (shorthaired) in CFA that has earnedthe title of Breed Winner....
July 2009

American Shorthair

American Shorthair Breed Winners in CFA
This detailed chart shows the top American Shorthairs in CFA for each season.
October 2008
American Shorthair DMs
American Shorthairs who have earned the breeding title of Distinguished Merit
July 2005
American Shorthair Grands of Distinction in CFA
In 2011, CFA instituted a brand new title — the Grand of Distinction. The first Persian to earn the award in CFA was a Brown McTabby spay named GPD, RW Belcats Dream A Little Dream. This article tracks the American Shorthairs that have earned this prestigious title to-date.
October 2016
American Shorthair National Winners
The winningest American Shorthairs in CFA History
April 2004
GC, BW, NW Clowntown’s Shining Silver Mystery
CFA's 12th Best Cat In Championship for 2013-2014 is a stunning shaded silver American Shorthair appropriately named GC, BW, NW Clowntown’s Shining Silver Mystery, bred and owned by Howard Webster. This unusually colored American Shorthair is a history-maker in his breed. This is his story . . .
June 2014

American Wirehair

American Wirehair Breed Winners In CFA
See a list of the American Wirehairs that have earned the coveted title of Breed Winner in CFA....
March 2009
American Wirehair DMs
American Wirehairs who have earned the breeding title of Distinguished Merit
January 2006
American Wirehair Grands of Distinction in CFA
In 2011, CFA instituted a brand new title - the Grand of Distinction. The first Persian to earn the award in CFA was a Brown McTabby spay named GPD, RW Belcats Dream A Little Dream. This article tracks the American Wirehairs that have earned this prestigious title to-date.
August 2020
American Wirehair National Winners
The winningest American Wirehairs in CFA History
November 2004

Balinese

Balinese Breed Winners In CFA
Here is a list of the top Balinese for each year in CFA....
May 2009
Balinese DMs
Balinese who have earned the breeding title of Distinguished Merit
March 2006
Balinese National Winners
The winningest Balinese in CFA History
January 2005

Bengals

Bengals Take Their First Step In CFA
Beginning May 1st, 2016, Bengals will be allowed to be exhibited in the Miscellaneous class in CFA. This is the first step towards the Bengal achieving full Championship status in the world's largest cat registering organization.
February 2016
IW, SGC Cowboycasanova of Speakeasy
When a little Bengal kitten broke his hip, no one could have predicted that he would grow up to become the winning-est Bengal of all time . . .
March 2013

Birman

Birman Breed Winners In CFA
Check out each year's winningest Birman in this collection of Birmans that have won the title of Breed Winner in CFA...
January 2009
Birman Color Class Change
Changes to the Birman color classes in CFA.
May 2006
Birman DMs
Birmans who have earned the breeding title of Distinguished Merit
October 2005
Birman Grands of Distinction
This article lists the Birman winners of the CFA title of Grand of Distinction to-date; separated by year, and listed alphabetically . . .
January 2017
Birman National Winners
The winningest Birmans in CFA History
July 2004

Bombay

Bombay Breed Winners In CFA
These are the top Bombays that have earned the title of Breed Winner for each show season in CFA ...
September 2009
Bombay DMs
Bombays who have earned the breeding title of Distinguished Merit
November 2005
Bombay Grands of Distinction in CFA
The first Bombay to earn this title of Grand of Distinction was GPD, NW Caricature Shemar Moore of Euphoria, a Bombay Neuter, bred by Sharyn & Sig Hauck and Dianne Ewing, and owned and shown by Jeri & Dan Zottoli.
March 2017
Bombay National Winners
The winningest Bombays in CFA History
August 2004
Great Day For The Bombay
Although not a Persian or an Exotic, the story of this Bombay who became Cat of the Year is an inspiration to all breeders and exhibitors
May 2004

British Shorthair

GCD, NW Atzelhof's Blue Berlin
GCD, NW Atzelhof's Blue Berlin, a stunning British Shorthair from Thailand is CFA's Best Cat of the Year 2016 for the International Division, Other. With the support of a incredible team of British Shorthair breeders, Berlin was shown in 8 different countries and on 3 different continents — a truly international campaign. This is his story . . .
May 2016
British Shorthair Breed Winners in CFA
This well researched listing of the British Shorthair breed winners in CFA includes all the cats who are entitled to add the BW in front of their names.
September 2007
British Shorthair DMs
British Shorthairs who have earned the breeding title of Distinguished Merit
June 2005
British Shorthair Grands of Distinction
This article lists the British Shorthair winners of the CFA title of Grand of Distinction to-date; separated by year, and listed alphabetically . . .
November 2016
British Shorthair National Winners
The winningest British Shorthairs in CFA History
March 2004
British Shorthair Pedigree Database
Anna Traskman of Brittlovers British Shorthairs has added her pedigree database to CatPedigrees.com...
April 2009
DNA Test For PKD Approved For British Shorthairs
The DNA test for PKD developed for Persians and related breeds is now being offered to British Shorthair breeders.
July 2005
GC, NW, Kitties Land Main Event
2014-2015 was a spectacular year for Allen Shi and his Kitties Land cattery. Allen's British Shorthair, GC, NW Kitties Land Maine Event, was CFA's Kitten of the Year 2015 and his Scottish Fold, GC, NW Coupari Dustin was Second Best Kitten. This is their story . . .
June 2015

Burmese

Burmese DMs
Burmese who have earned the breeding title of Distinguished Merit
July 2005
Burmese Grands of Distinction in CFA
The first Burmese to earn the title of Grand of Distinction was GPD, RW Laki Augustus Caesar of Whiskerland, owned and shown by Jim and Teresa Land. This article tracks the Burmese that have earned the title of Grand of Distinction in CFA, separated by year, and listed alphabetically.
April 2017
Burmese National Winners
The winningest Burmese in CFA History
April 2004
Burmese, Dilute Division Breed Winners in CFA
Look back on the winingest dilute Burmese in CFA - each year's Breed Winners!
February 2009
Burmese, Sable Division Breed Winners in CFA
This well researched listing of the Sable Burmese breed winners in CFA includes all the cats who are entitled to add the BW in front of their names.
August 2007
GPD, RW Laki Augustus Caesar of Whiskerland
GPD, RW Laki Augustus Caesar of Whiskerland became the first Burmese to earn the CFA title "Grand Premier of Distinction" on October 19, 2013. Owned and shown by Jim and Teresa Land of Malvern, PA, " Gus" is their first Burmese AND their first show cat. This is their story.
November 2013
Way We Were: CFA 1958 (Part 4) - A Burmese Is A Burmese Is A Burmese: Part 1
Take a nostalgic look back at CFA 50 years ago... the fourth in our multi-part series features the history of the Burmese breed in CFA...
February 2009
Way We Were: CFA 1958 (Part 5) - A Burmese Is A Burmese Is A Burmese: Part 2
This is the second part of a look at the history of the Burmese breed in CFA...
February 2009

Burmilla

GC, BWR, NW Kasanovakatz Reynah - CFA Cat Of The Year 2018
CFA's Cat Of The Year 2018 is a stunning seal sepia shaded silver longhair female Burmilla named GC, BWR, NW Kasanovakatz Reynah. Reynah is not only the first of her breed to be Best Cat In Championship in CFA, she is the first Burmilla National Winner ever in CFA! This history-making kitty is bred by Stephanie Mohr of Kasanovakatz Burmillas and co-owned by Stephanie Mohr, Lori Hollister, Gregory Sorokin & Leigh Sorokin.
May 2018
Shorthair Burmilla Advances To Full Championship Status In CFA
Beginning May 2014, the shorthair Burmilla will be able to earn titles in CFA . . .
March 2014

Chartreux

Chartreux Breed Winners In CFA
These are the top Chartreux that have earned the title of Breed Winner for each show season in CFA ...
August 2009
Chartreux DMs
Chartreux who have earned the breeding title of Distinguished Merit
October 2006
Chartreux Grands of Distinction in CFA
The first and only Chartreux to earn the titleof Grand of Distinction is GC, GPD, BW, NW Janvier's Baguette, a Chartreux Spay, bred by S Ferguson and D & MA Sweeters, and owned and shown by Donald & Mary Ann Sweeters.
February 2017
Chartreux National Winners
The winningest Chartreux in CFA History
June 2005

Colorpoint Shorthair

Colorpoint Shorthair Breed Winners In CFA
Enjoy a list of each show seasons winningest Colorpoint Shorthair in CFA ...
November 2009
Colorpoint Shorthair DMs
Colorpoint Shorthairs who have earned the breeding title of Distinguished Merit
January 2006
Colorpoint Shorthair Grands of Distinction in CFA
In 2011, CFA instituted a brand new title - the Grand of Distinction. The first Persian to earn the award in CFA was a Brown McTabby spay named GPD, RW Belcats Dream A Little Dream. This article tracks the Colorpoint Shorthairs that have earned this prestigious title to-date.
August 2014
Colorpoint Shorthair National Winners
The winningest Colorpoint Shorthairs in CFA History
November 2004

Cornish Rex

Cornish Rex Breed Winners In CFA
A list of the winningest Cornish Rex in CFA - those that earned the title of Breed Winner
December 2008
Cornish Rex DMs
Cornish Rex who have earned the breeding title of Distinguished Merit
August 2005
Cornish Rex Grands of Distinction in CFA
In 2011, CFA instituted a brand new title — the Grand of Distinction. The first Cornish Rex to earn this title was CH, GPD, RW Kimo's Lucky, a Gold-Eyed White Cornish Rex Neuter, bred by Bonnie & George James, and owned and shown by Kendall Mar & Terri Zittel.
November 2016
Cornish Rex National Winners
The winningest Cornish Rex in CFA History
May 2004

Devon Rex

Devon Rex Breed Winners in CFA
View the list of Devon Rex that have earned the right to at the title Breed Winner to their resume.
August 2008
Devon Rex DMs
Devon Rex who have earned the breeding title of Distinguished Merit
December 2005
Devon Rex Grands of Distinction in CFA
GC, GPD, RW Derry-Hill Lovie's Little Kiwi, bred by the incomparable Gerri Logan, C. Hasay and C. Curran, was the first Devon Rex to earn the Grand of Distinction title. Kiwi was owned and shown by Carolyn C. Jimenez and Kristin Nowell. This article tracks the Devon Rex that have earned the title of Grand of Distinction in CFA, separated by year, and listed alphabetically.
March 2017
Devon Rex National Winners
The winningest Devon Rex in CFA History
September 2004
Gerri Logan, Loganderry & Derry-Hill Devon Rex
CFA has lost a legendary breeder of Devon Rex with the passing of Gerri Logan of Loganderry and Derry-Hill fame. ShowCatsOnline is truly honored to be able to share with you our tribute to the incomparable Gerri.
March 2015

Egyptian Mau

Egyptian Mau Breed Winners In CFA
See the Egyptian Maus that have earned the top title of Breed Winner in CFA...
September 2008
Egyptian Mau DMs
Egyptian Maus who have earned the breeding title of Distinguished Merit
September 2006
Egyptian Mau Grands of Distinction
The first and only Egyptian Mau to date to earn the presitgious title of CFA Grand of Distinction is GPD, RW Maison Dukat Thorin Oakenshield, a Bronze Egyptian Mau Neuter, bred by Mark & Linda Humpage, and owned and shown by Karen Stenlund & Randy Hamm.
November 2016
Egyptian Mau National Winners
The winningest Egyptian Maus in CFA History
April 2005

European Burmese

European Burmese Breed Winners In CFA
See a list of the European Burmese that have earned the coveted title of Breed Winner in CFA....
April 2009
European Burmese Color Class Changes for CFA 2007
Color Class changes in CFA for the European Burmese become effective May 1, 2007
May 2007
European Burmese DMs
European Burmese who have earned the breeding title of Distinguished Merit
December 2006
European Burmese Grands of Distinction in CFA
The first European Burmese to earn the Grand of Distinction title was GC, GPD, BW, RW Penobscot's Amethyst of Jomarkat, a Lilac European Burmese spay, bred and owned by Ginger Gunlock & Joann McKinster.
August 2017
European Burmese National Winners In CFA
Here is a list of the European Burmese in CFA that have earned the coveted title of National Winner...
August 2010

Havana Brown

Havana Brown Breed Winners
This is a list of each year's top Havana Brown in CFA....
June 2009
Havana Brown DMs
Havana Browns who have earned the breeding title of Distinguished Merit
May 2006
Havana Brown Grands of Distinction in CFA
In 2011, CFA instituted a brand new title — the Grand of Distinction. The first Havana Brown (and only to-date) to earn this title was GPD, RW Composercat Shaporin-Of-Kastraatjes, bred by Karen-L Rogers & Leann-Bill Rupy, and owned and shown by Harry & Leonis van De Port.
July 2017
Havana Brown National Winners
The winningest Havana Browns in CFA History
January 2005

Japanese Bobtail

Japanese Bobtail Color Class Changes in CFA 2006
Changes to the Japanese Bobtail color classes in CFA.
May 2006
Japanese Bobtail DMs
Japanese Bobtails who have earned the breeding title of Distinguished Merit
May 2005
Japanese Bobtail Grands of Distinction in CFA
The first Japanese Bobtail to earn the CFA Grand of Dinstinction title was GPD, RW, AC Ticketyboo Katsudo, a Mi-Ke Shorthair spay, bred by Rosina & Jim McGlynn and owned by Lorraine & Hugh Prior.
May 2017
Japanese Bobtail Longhair Breed Winners In CFA
Enjoy a list of each show seasons winningest Japanese Bobtails in the longhair division in CFA ...
November 2009
Japanese Bobtail National Winners
The winningest Japanese Bobtails in CFA History
February 2004
Japanese Bobtail, Shorthair Division Breed Winners in CFA
A complete list of the shorthair Japanese Bobtails who have earned the prestigious title of Breed Winner in CFA.
December 2007

Javanese

Javanese Breed Winners In CFA
Look back on the winningest Javanese in CFA - each year's Breed Winners!
February 2009
Javanese DMs
Javanese who have earned the breeding title of Distinguished Merit
August 2006
Javanese National Winners
The winningest Javanese in CFA History
March 2005

Korat

Korat Breed Winners In CFA
Here are each years top-winning Korat that has earned the right to add Breed Winner to its name...
April 2009
Korat DMs
Korats who have earned the breeding title of Distinguished Merit
July 2006
Korat Grands of Distinction in CFA
In 2011, CFA instituted a brand new title — the Grand of Distinction. The first (and only to date) Korat to earn this title was GC, GPD, BW, RW, AC Kiriki Somewhere In Thai'm, a Korat Spay, bred and owned by Ann Segrest. This article will track future Korats that earn this prestigious title.
October 2016
Korat National Winners
The winningest Korats in CFA History
March 2005

LaPerm

LaPerm Grands of Distinction in CFA
In 2011, CFA instituted a brand new title — the Grand of Distinction. The first, and only, LaPerm to earn this title is GPD, RW Triple Tiara Hayabusa, a Silver McTabby LaPerm neuter, bred by Yumi Masuda & Motohiro Baba, and owned and shown by Hitoshi & Shizuyo Fukuda.
April 2017
LaPerms and American Ringtail Pedigree Databases Added to CatPedigrees.com
CatPedigrees.com is honored to be able to host the pedigree databases of these two rare breeds.
June 2004

Maine Coon

Cat Pedigrees Is Growing!
CatPedigrees announces the addition of 2 new databases - for Maine Coons and Somalis
October 2003
DNA Test for HCM in Maine Coons
The DNA test for the HCM gene in Maine Coons is now available - Good News for all breeds!
January 2006
GC, RW Syracoon's KC Masterpiece's Greatest Victory
This Maine Coon was a star in the show ring, but his greatest win was a successful battle against a vaccine-related fibrosarcoma - an often fatal form of cancer ...
July 2009
GP, NW, Highlander Tony Bennett of Wenlock: History-Maker
GP, NW, Highlander Tony Bennett of Wenlock is the first Maine Coon in CFA to ever be THE top feline at the end of the season in any of the three divisions, Championship, Kitten or Premiership!
May 2010
Maine Coon Breed Winners in CFA
This article includes a list of the Maine Coons entitled to use the prestigious BW title, indicating each has earned the title of Best of Breed in Championship for the year in which it was shown.
April 2007
Maine Coon Color Class Changes 2004 in CFA
Changes to the Maine Coon color classes in CFA.
May 2004
Maine Coon Color Class Changes for CFA 2007
Color Class changes in CFA for Maine Coons become effective May 1, 2007
May 2007
Maine Coon DMs
Maine Coons who have earned the breeding title of Distinguished Merit
March 2005
Maine Coon Grands of Distinction in CFA
In 2011, CFA instituted a brand new title — the Grand of Distinction. This article tracks the Maine Coons who have earned this prestigious title to-date.
October 2016
*Maine Coon Grooming For Show: Part One
This is the first of a two part series about grooming tips and techniques to present your Maine Coon looking its very best at the cat show. First - the perfect show bath and blow dry....
March 2009
Maine Coon Grooming For Show: Part Two
Here are the grooming secrets to use on your Maine Coon at the show!
April 2009
Maine Coon National Winners
The winningest Maine Coons in CFA History
December 2003
New Maine Coon Record!
A dream begins...
May 2006
GP, SGCA, RW Panther Hill Orion
The eagerly anticipated movie Hunger Games: Mockingjay, Part 1 is premiering November 21, 2014 -- and it will undoubtedly be THE blockbuster film of the weekend. The feline star of the film is a Maine Coon named Panther Hill Orion who plays the role of "Buttercup" in the popular series. This is his story . . .
November 2014
GC, NW, BW Venizia RedSilver Surfer of Tiggerland
GC, NW, BW Venizia RedSilver Surfer of Tiggerland, a cameo McTabby & white male Maine Coon, is CFA's Cat of the Year 2015. It is the first time in CFA's history that a Maine Coon is Cat of The Year . . . and the first time a cat from the International Division has risen to the top spot in CFA. This stunning Maine Coon is bred by Chuleeporn Namsiriwiwat and co-owned with Fion Cheng and Jimmy Lee. This is their story . . .
May 2015
Way We Were: CFA 1959 (Part 6) - Cats of Yesteryear - The Maine Cat
A trip back to the cats of yesteryear reveals the history of the Maine Cat....
June 2009

Manx

GC, NW Briar-Mar Ready Aim Fire! CFA Kitten Of The Year 2017-2018
A red classic tabby male Manx named GC, NW Briar-Mar Ready Aim Fire! is CFA’s Best Kitten for the 2017/2018 show season. "Freddie" is co-bred and co-owned with Gay Van Weelden, Gary Veach and Omar Gonzalez.
June 2018
GC, BW, NW Briar-Mar's Good To Be Me: CFA Cat of the Year 2016
GC, BW, NW Briar-Mar's Good To Be Me, a red classic tabby & white male Manx is CFA's Cat of the Year 2016. This stunning boy known as "Manny" is owned and was campaigned to the top spot by Omar F. Gonzalez & Gary L. Veach. This is his story.
May 2016
Longhair Manx Breed Winners in CFA
Enjoy the well researched article listing the cats that have earned ithe tile of Breed Winner in the Longhair Manx Division in CFA
September 2007
Manx DMs
Manx who have earned the breeding title of Distinguished Merit
April 2005
Manx Grands of Distinction in CFA
This article tracks the Manx that have earned the title of Grand of Distinction in CFA, separated by year, and listed alphabetically . . .
February 2017
Manx National Winners
The winningest Manx in CFA History
February 2004
Manx Show Grooming
Linda Osburn, of Arrow Manx, shares her show grooming routine.
February 2004
*Manx: A Breed Defined By Tail Length
Manx are best known as being entirely tailless, however the naturally occurring mutation that shortens the tail can result in a range of tail lengths from normal to tailless. This article includes the names and definitions and photos of Manx with various tail lengths...
October 2008
Shorthair Manx Breed Winners In CFA
These are the top Manx that have earned the title of Breed Winner for each show season in CFA ...
August 2009

Munchkin

Munchkin Database
CatPedigrees.com welcomes a new searchable pedigree database from Terri Harris of Muchkinlane Cattery.
August 2010

Norwegian Forest Cat

CatPedigrees Welcomes a New Norwegian Forest Cat Database
Marjolein Idzes of Grimnir Norwegian Forest Cats has donated her pedigree database to CatPedigrees.com
February 2007
Norwegian Forest Cat Breed Winners in CFA
Enjoy studying a comprehensive list of Norwegian Forest cats in CFA that have earned the title of Breed Winner.
July 2008
Norwegian Forest Cat DMs
Norwegian Forest Cats who have earned the breeding title of Distinguished Merit
October 2005
Norwegian Forest Cat Grands of Distinction in CFA
In 2011, CFA instituted a brand new title — the Grand of Distinction. The first Norwegian Forest Cat to earn this title was CH, GPD, RW NC's Free As A Bird of Catsouks a Brown Tabby & White spay, bred and owned by Jeanne Nevin. This article lists the Norwegian Forest Cat winners of the CFA title of Grand of Distinction to-date; separated by year, and listed alphabetically.
August 2017
Norwegian Forest Cat National Winners
The winningest Norwegian Forest Cats in CFA History
July 2004

Ocicat

IW SGC Chisholmtrail Zeus of Dreamfinder
TICA's 21st Best Kitten and 24th Best Cat for 2012-2013 is a Chocolate Silver Spotted Tabby Ocicat male named after the Greek Father of Gods. IW SGC Chisholmtrail Zeus of Dreamfinder lived up to his name and more, bringing laughter and delight to his owner, Debbie Prince and her family . . . This is Zeus' & Debbie's story . . .
August 2013
Ocicat Breed Winners in CFA
This well researched listing of the Ocicat breed winners in CFA includes all the cats who are entitled to add the BW in front of their names.
August 2007
Ocicat DMs
Ocicats who have earned the breeding title of Distinguished Merit
March 2006
Ocicat Grands of Distinction in CFA
The first Ocicat to earn the Grand of Distinction title was GC, GPD, NW, AW Ocigatos Bacchus of Blue Mune, a Tawny Spotted Ocicat Neuter, bred by Kathy Gumm, and owned and shown by K Kaliszewski-M Haberly-K Gumm. This article lists the Egyptian Mau winners of the CFA title of Grand of Distinction to-date; separated by year, and listed alphabetically.
November 2016
Ocicat National Winners
The winningest Ocicats in CFA History
December 2004

Oriental Shorthair

Oriental DMs
Orientals who have earned the breeding title of Distinguished Merit
August 2005
Oriental Grands of Distinction in CFA
In 2011, CFA instituted a brand new title — the Grand of Distinction. The first Oriental to earn this title was GPD, RW Kat-Tres Howiewood's Wizard-Of-Oz, an Ebony Mackerel Tabby Oriental neuter, bred by Kathy Treleani and owned by Kathleen Landy.
September 2017
Oriental Grooming
Deborah Borner, of PrairiePaws Orientals, shares her show grooming routine.
August 2015
Oriental Longhair Best of Breed Winners In CFA
Enjoy a list of each show season's winningest Oriental Longhair in CFA!
October 2009
Oriental Shorthair Breed Winners in CFA
This well researched listing of Oriental Shorthair Breed Winners honors the first breed winner in CFA, GC, BW, NW Sand N' Sea Bikkuri of Jemwyck
January 2008
Oriental Shorthair National Winners
The winningest Oriental Shorthairs in CFA History
May 2004

Persian

GC, BW, NW Belamy's Desiderata of Cinema
CFA Cat of the Year 2013-2014 is a stunning calico Persian, GC, BW, NW Belamy's Desiderata of Cinema, bred by Monika Vowe-Lamys, and co-owned and co-shown by Blake Mayes, Dennis Adler and Connie Stewart. This is their story . . .
May 2014

RagaMuffin

CatPedigrees Welcomes A New Ragamuffin Database
Laura Gregory of Ragtime Ragamuffins continues her contributions to her chosen breed by donating her database of pedigrees to CatPedigrees.com
November 2007
RagaMuffin Breed Winners In CFA
The RagaMuffins who were the Best of their Breed each year in CFA.
January 2021
Ragamuffin Grands of Distinction in CFA
In 2011, CFA instituted a brand new title - the Grand of Distinction. The first Persian to earn the award in CFA was a Brown McTabby spay named GPD, RW Belcats Dream A Little Dream. This article tracks the Ragamuffins that have earned this prestigious title to-date.
August 2014
GC, BW, RW, AM Ragtime Cats Arden Forest
GC, BW, RW, AM Ragtime Cats Arden Forest, bred and shown by Laura Gregory, is the first RagaMuffin in CFA to be a regional winner in Championship. "Arden" is also the first RagaMuffin to earn an agility title in CFA. This breed history-making boy has both beauty and brains! This is his story . . .
June 2014

Ragdoll

GP, NW Bordeaux LTD's Enzo Purrari
The first Title Cat to be showcased in ShowCatsOnline's new design is the Ragdoll, GP, NW, Bordeaux LTD's Enzo Purrari. Enzo reached a milestone for his breed when he became the first Ragdoll to earn a national win in CFA! This is his story...
January 2013
Free DNA Blood Type Testing for Ragdolls
Ragdoll owners are invited to submit blood samples to UC Davis and will receive free blood typing of their cats.
August 2007
HCM Gene In Ragdolls Identified
With funding from the Winn Feline Foundation, researchers from Washington State University and the University of California, Davis announce they have identified the gene in Ragdolls responsible for HCM
June 2007
Ragdoll Breed Winners in CFA
This article includes a list of the Ragdolls entitled to use the prestigious BW title, indicating each has earned the title of Best of Breed in Championship for the year in which it was shown.
June 2007
Ragdoll DMs
Ragdolls who have earned the breeding title of Distinguished Merit
November 2006
Ragdoll Grands of Distinction in CFA
This article tracks the Ragdolls who have earned the Grand of Distinction title in CFA to-date.
October 2016
Ragdoll National Winners In CFA
The winningest Ragdolls in CFA.
December 2020

Russian Blue

Russian Blue Breed Winners in CFA
Here is a list of the top winning Russian Blue for each year in CFA ...
June 2009
Russian Blue DMs
Russian Blues who have earned the breeding title of Distinguished Merit
November 2005
Russian Blue Grands of Distinction in CFA
The first Russian Blue to earn CFA's Grand of Distinction title was GC, GPD, RW Pavlova Jaguar XKR, a neuter, bred and owned by Vicky Edwards. This article lists the Russian Blue winners of the CFA title of Grand of Distinction to-date; separated by year, and listed alphabetically.
July 2017
Russian Blue National Winners
The winningest Russian Blues in CFA History
April 2004

Scottish Fold

Long Haired Scottish Fold Best of Breed Winners In CFA
These are the top Long-Haired Scottish Folds that have earned the title of Breed Winner for each show season in CFA ...
September 2009
Scottish Fold Color Class Changes
Changes to the Scottish Fold color classes in CFA 2004.
May 2004
Scottish Fold DMs
Scottish Folds who have earned the breeding title of Distinguished Merit
September 2005
Scottish Fold Grands of Distinction in CFA
In 2011, CFA instituted a brand new title — the Grand of Distinction.The first Scottish Fold to earn this title was GPD, NW Coupari Ears To The Irish of Snotoz, a Brown Tabby & White Shorthair Neuter, bred by Melody Mathis & Donna Roberts, and owned and shown by Melissa Darling. This article tracks the Scottish Folds that have earned the title of Grand of Distinction in CFA,, separated by year, and listed alphabetically.
February 2017
Scottish Fold National Winners
The winningest Scottish Folds in CFA History
June 2004
Scottish Fold, Shorthair Division Breed Winners in CFA
This well researched listing of Scottish Fold, Shorthair Division breed winners honors the first Breed Winner in CFA, GC, BW, NW Jensen Minnie Pearl of Kang-Ri.
July 2007

Selkirk Rex

CH KityKareKurl Rosetta Curleone, DM
On October 27, 2013, breed history was made when CH KityKareKurl Rosetta Curleone, DM became the first shorthair Selkirk Rex to earn the title of Distinguished Merit in CFA. This is her story . . .
November 2013
Selkirk Rex DMs
Selkirk Rex who have earned the breeding title of Distinguished Merit
December 2009
Selkirk Rex Grands of Distinction in CFA
In 2011, CFA instituted a brand new title - the Grand of Distinction. The first Persian to earn the award in CFA was a Brown McTabby spay named GPD, RW Belcats Dream A Little Dream. This article tracks the Selkirk Rex that have earned this prestigious title to-date.
August 2018
*Selkirk Rex Grooming For Show
Learn the grooming techniques that are best for the unique coat of the Selkirk Rex....
March 2009
Selkirk Rex Longhair Breed Winners In CFA
Enjoy a list of the Longhair Selkirk Rex that have earned the title of Breed Winner in CFA....
March 2009
Selkirk Rex National Winners In CFA
The winningest Selkirk Rex in CFA.
November 2020
Shorthair Selkirk Rex Breed Winners In CFA
Enjoy a list of each show seasons winningest Selkirik Rex in CFA ...
October 2009

Siamese

My First Siamese Grand
An exhibitor shares her experience granding her first cat, and how much the support and encouragement of others means to a `newbie`.
June 2007
Siamese Breed Winners In CFA
Enjoy perusing the list of Siamese that have earned the top title in their breed in CFA...
August 2008
Siamese DMs
Siamese who have earned the breeding title of Distinguished Merit
September 2005
Siamese Grands of Distinction in CFA
The first Siamese to earn this title was GPD, NW Minghou Native Dancer of Tayohme, a Seal Point neuter, bred by Pat & George Muise and owned by Sandra B Hogan.
August 2017
Siamese National Winners
The winningest Siamese in CFA History
June 2004
GC, RW Thaifong Raisa of Ayuthaya, DM
This is the story of a chubby baby who blossomed into an elegant, graceful female who became the highest-scoring lilac point Siamese kitten in CFA history....
January 2013
Way We Were: CFA 1959 (Part 9) - History of the Siamese, late 1800s to early 1900s - Part 1
Learn about the early history of the Siamese cat in CFA....
August 2009
Way We Were: CFA 1959 (Part 10) - History of the Siamese, late 1800s to early 1900s - Part 2
This is a continuation of the early history of the Siamese cat in CFA....
August 2009
Way We Were: CFA 1959 (Part 11) - History of the Siamese, late 1800s to early 1900s - Part 3
This is a continuation of the early history of the Siamese cat in CFA....
September 2009
Way We Were: CFA 1960 (Part 5) - History of Siamese, early 1900s - Part 1
The year is 1960 and this is the story of the history of the Siamese breed in CFA ...
November 2009
Way We Were: CFA 1960 (Part 7) - History of Siamese, early 1900s - Part 3
More of the history of the Siamese breed in CFA ...
January 2010
Way We Were: CFA 1961 (Part 3) - History of Siamese, 1930s and 1940s - Part 1
The year is 1961. Learn about the history of Siamese in CFA ...
March 2010
Way We Were: CFA 1961 (Part 4) - History of Siamese, 1930s and 1940s - Part 2
More about the history of Siamese in CFA ...
April 2010
Way We Were: CFA 1961 (Part 5) - History of Siamese, 1930s and 1940s - Part 3
More about the history of Siamese in CFA ...
April 2010
Way We Were: CFA 1962 (Part 5) - History of the Siamese, 1940s and 1950s - Part 1
Follow the history of the Siamese in the CFA of the 1930's...
November 2010
Way We Were: CFA 1962 (Part 6) - History of the Siamese, 1940s and 1950s - Part 2
More about the history of the Siamese in CFA...
January 2011
Way We Were: CFA 1962 (Part 7) - History of the Siamese, 1940s and 1950s - Part 3
Follow the history of the Siamese in the CFA of the 1940's and 50's.
April 2011
Year Two Remember
A Siamese breeder tells about her first expereince campaigning a cat in Championship and a cat in Premiership at the same time.
July 15

Siberian

CatPedigrees Welcomes A New Siberian Database
Pat Cotter of Shadowheart Siberians has generosly donated her database which is now available on the searchable pedigree website, CatPedigrees.com!
November 2007
GC, BW, RW Kotchera Carmel Corn
This is the story of a Siberian boy who was the stand-out in a phenomental "sweet" litter of siblings....
February 2013
Siberian Breed History
The Siberian celebrates its first grands.
September 2006
Siberian Breed Winners in CFA
These are the top winning Siberians in CFA...
September 2010
Siberian Cats Pedigree Database
CatPedigrees.com welcomes a new database - from Pendraig Siberian Cats!
June 2009
Siberian DMs
Siberians who have earned the breeding title of Distinguished Merit
December 2013
Siberian Grands of Distinction in CFA
In 2011, CFA instituted a brand new title — the Grand of Distinction. This article tracks the Siberians that have earned the title of Grand of Distinction in CFA,, separated by year, and listed alphabetically.
March 2017
Siberian National Winners In CFA
The winningest Siberians in CFA.
January 2021

Singapura

Singapura Breed Winners In CFA
These are the top winning Singapuras in CFA!
November 2008
Singapura DMs
Singapuras who have earned the breeding title of Distinguished Merit
August 2006
Singapura National Winners In CFA
The winningest Singapura in CFA History
May 2020

Somali

CatPedigrees.com Has Three New Databases!
New Himalayan/Persian, Selkirk Rex, and Somali searchable pedigree databases have been added to CatPedigrees.com.
August 2003
Somali Breed Winners in CFA
This article includes a list of the Somali cats entitled to use the prestigious BW title, indicating each has earned the title of Best of Breed in Championship for the year in which it was shown
April 2007
Somali DMs
Somalis who have earned the breeding title of Distinguished Merit
June 2005
Somali Grands of Distinction in CFA
In 2011, CFA instituted a brand new title — the Grand of Distinction. The first (and only) Somali to earn this title was GPD, RW Front Range Logan's Run of Jcatlyn, a Fawn Somali Neuter, bred by Kelli Griffin & Gary Shubert, and owned and shown by Lyn Ellis & Jody Chambers.
January 2017
Somali National Winners
The winningest Somalis in CFA History
March 2004
Somali Show Grooming
Tammy Roark, of Tamarakatz Somalis, shares her show grooming routine.
March 2004

Sphynx

*Hairless Cat: An Historical Perspective
An excerpt from Francis Simpson`s `The Book of the Cat`, printed in 1903 gives the modern day breeder a historical perspective on the early appearance of the hairless cat over a century ago.
June 2007
Sphynx Breed Winners In CFA
Here are each year's top-winning Sphynx that has earned the right to add Breed Winner to its name...
May 2009
Sphynx Color Class Changes for CFA 2007
Color Class changes in CFA for the Sphynx become effective May 1, 2007
May 2007
Sphynx DMs In CFA
Sphynx who have earned the breeding title of Distinguished Merit in CFA.
October 2010
Sphynx Grands of Distinction in CFA
In 2011, CFA instituted a brand new title — the Grand of Distinction. The first Sphynx to earn this title was GC, GPD, RW Beeblebrox Blairyummy Witcherryatop, a Calico spay, bred by Desiree Bobby and owned by Angela Gentry. This article lists the Sphynx winners of the CFA title of Grand of Distinction to-date; separated by year, and listed alphabetically.
August 2017
Sphynx Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy Study
Researchers at Western State University Veterinary Cardiac Genetics Laboratory are requesting blood samples from Sphynx diagnosed with HCM
May 2007
Sphynx National Winners In CFA
The winningest Sphynx in the history of CFA.
July 2010

Tonkinese

Tonkinese Breed Winners
Enjoy this article listing the Tonkinese Breed Winners in CFA.
July 2008
Tonkinese DMs
Tonkinese who have earned the breeding title of Distinguished Merit
June 2006
Tonkinese Grands of Distinction in CFA
The first Tonkinese to earn the Grand of Distinction title in CFA is CH, GPD, RW Maytime Marietta, a Champagne Point spay, bred and owned by Jane M Smith.
May 2017
Tonkinese National Winners
The winningest Tonkinese in CFA History
February 2005

Turkish Angora

Turkish Angora Breed Winners in CFA
This well researched listing of Turkish Angora Breed Winners honors the first Breed Winner in CFA, CH, BW Tai Phoo Halis Kan of Zebulon
July 2007
Turkish Angora DMs
Turkish Angoras who have earned the breeding title of Distinguished Merit
September 2006
Turkish Angora National Winners
The winningest Turkish Angoras in CFA History
May 2005
Turkish Angoras of Distinction in CFA
The first first Turkish Angora to earn the coveted title of Grand of Distinction is GPD, NW Folie A Deux Helena of Spunky Paws, a Blue Spotted Tabby & White Turkish Angora spay, bred by T. Scott, B. I. Tanner and R. Zinck, and owned and shown by Elaine Dawson & Sarah Sieffert. This article will track future Turkish Angoras that earn their Grand of Distinction title in CFA.
March 2017
Way We Were: CFA 1959 (Part 7) - Cats of Yesteryear - The Angora
This installment in the article series tells about the development of the Angora cat...
June 2009

Turkish Van

Turkish Van Breed Winners in CFA
This is a record of each year's top Turkish Van in CFA that has earnedthe title of Breed Winner....
July 2009
Turkish Van DMs
Turkish Vans who have earned the breeding title of Distinguished Merit
October 2006

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