In
1960, a small group of Canadians gathered to explore the possibility
of forming a Canadian registry for purebred felines. Before
this event, all registrations had to be filed in the United
States or Europe and all cat shows held in Canada were held
under the rules of American associations. By the following
year enough support was gathered from members of the Canadian
cat fancy for the Canadian Cat Association (CCA) to go into
business. Registrations were entered in a Canadian Stud Book
for the first time, which to date has over 110,000 individual
cats registered with CCA. Since 1960, the Canadian Cat Association
had grown and evolved into a registry of great merit, with
affiliated clubs across Canada. CCA will continue to look
to the future while we carry on the dreams of our founders;
to provide the Canadian cat fancy with an association that
is governed by its members and dedicated to the well being
of all cats. For a list of breeds recognized by CCA, press
the "Breeds" button on the left menu. The Breed
list contains links to additional information on the respective
breeds. At the end of each breed description, you will find
a list of breeders and links to their catteries.
Pedigreed
Cats
CCA-AFC
recognizes for show altered as well as whole purebred felines.
Both classes must conform to the same standard but they are
judged in separate classes. Whole or Championship cats and
Alters are scored for both Regional and National Awards.
For
a list of breeds recognized by CCA, press the Breeds button
from the left menu. At the end of each list, you will find
a link to breeders who specialize in those breeds.
Household
Pets
The
Canadian Cat Association also acknowledges the intrinsic beauty
of the nonpedigreed feline, and encourages household pet owners
to show their cats in special classes. Judges evaluate the
health, condition, personality and presentation of each HHP.
Cats over 8 months of age MUST be neutered or spayed and pets
of any age CANNOT be declawed. HHP's are scored for Regional
Awards given at the end of each show season. It's fun, it's
educational and you will meet many people who share your interest
in cats.
We
invite you to discover the fascinating and friendly world
of cats with an association dedicated to felines: THE CANADIAN
CAT ASSOCIATION.
Contacts
If you require more information or have questions regarding
CCA-AFC, the following is provided:
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Registrar/Office
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Susan
H. Plante |
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Mailing
Address: |
The
Canadian Cat Association |
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289
Rutherford Rd, South, Unit 18 |
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Brampton,
On Canada L6W 3R9 |
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E-Mail: |
office@cca-afc.com |
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Telephone: |
(905)
459-1481* |
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Fax: |
(905)
459-4023 |
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Office
hours are 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM Central Time, Monday - Friday.
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The
office staff will accept calls between 12:30 PM and 4:00
PM Central Time, Monday - Friday. All other times, the
phone will connect to an answer machine. Please leave
a message and the staff will contact you. |
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You
are invited to visit the
CCA - AFC booth at any of our affiliated Cat Shows. |
