1As the world's largest genetic registry of pedigreed cats, TICA currently
recognizes fifty-five breeds of cats for championship competition. In addition,
the number of breeds can change as new breeds are developed.
The different breeds are eligible to compete in TICA sanctioned shows and
for appropriate titles and awards, based on their status.
To learn about TICA's Best of Breed winners for the past years select the
show season you would like to know about:
2010-2011,
2009-2010,
2008-2009,
2008-2007.
CHAMPIONSHIP BREEDS: Breeds of cats who have
been accepted for championship and are recognized as being eligible to compete
in TICA sanctioned shows and eligible for appropriate titles and/or computation
of Annual Awards. These cats must be 8 months of age or more and may be
male, female, neuter or spay. Pedigreed kittens (under 8 months of age)
do not earn titles, but are eligible to compete in TICA sanctioned shows
and may earn points towards Annual Awards.
NON-CHAMPIONSHIP BREEDS: This class consists of
Household Pets and Household Pet Kittens. Household pets earn titles comparable
to Championship cats and are eligible to compete in TICA sanctioned shows
and may earn points towards Annual Awards. Household pet kittens do not
earn titles, but are eligible to compete in TICA sanctioned shows and may
earn points towards Annual Awards.
ADVANCED NEW BREEDS: The second level of the Championship
Advancement Class Program. These breeds are eligible to be shown in TICA
sanctioned shows but do not earn titles or points towards Annual Awards
and must follow specific rules to be eligible for championship status.
PRELIMINARY NEW BREEDS: The beginning level of
the Championship Advancement Class Program. These breeds are eligible to
be shown in TICA sanctioned shows but do not earn titles or points towards
Annual Awards and must follow specific rules to be eligible for the next
step in achieving championship status.
To learn more about each breed recognized by TICA, select the breed(s)
you're interested in and read their breed profile. It's also good
to talk to a breeder at your local show and see an example of the breed(s)
you're interested in learning more about before you take one home.
